wishlist for my European adventure
I’m getting quite excited for my exchange but everything seemed so fuzzy — I can’t believe I’m going to spend half a year in Europe! (:
okay, the list of things that I wish to have in my backpack:
- A backpack – duh! I haven’t gotten a sturdy, reliable backpack that screams ME yet. I saw this black, plain one from Muji. Nope, I’m not sombre and boring.. It is just plain enough for me to add some quirky elements. Read the rest of this entry »
I can’t wait skype my friends from overseas!
From now till Wednesday, I need to be very, very focused.
theatre debut (:
It is finally over. I think I’m suffering from post-production blues! ):
It has been really a wonderful experience working with a very professional, dedicated, but slightly lunatic director, the lovable ensemble — I really learnt a lot about acting and professionalism from Gaya, Michelle, Josh, Akram and Suyun and not forgetting, the stage management crew, especially Shahira. Her harsh words spurred me on.
We had received some rave reviews, at the same time, there were also some friends who weren’t wholly convinced by the treatment of the play. This is the start of something new!
resilience
I have to exclaim this,
I LOVE ATIQAH!
She probably won’t see this. haha. (= I’ll stop there. Professionalism is key. I will probably be able to pen all my thoughts and feelings when I officially step down.
Tonight, I showed a bit of attitude to my stage manager partly because I wasn’t very pleased by her harsh comments. Initially, I was being defiant and I went out of the rehearsal room, fuming and hurt. After calming myself down, I decided during the crunch time, I definitely wouldn’t want to bring forward the unhappiness to the next rehearsal and furthermore, we only have a few days left! I took the brave step of confronting her and talking to her because I know she had it tough too. I understand that feeling. She is gutsy to be ‘bitchy’ and frank.I sort of teared in front of her and she was like, “don’t cry, please, because I will cry too.”
We ended our conflict with a hug and smile.
She has my respect. (=
Tonight is the night for strong and resilient women!
“artists use lies to tell the truth. politicians use lies to mask the truth.”
animal farm (:
This isn’t the kind of play/story that will naturally appeal to me. I used to think that my first “official” drama role will be a sad, mad woman. There are a lot of undercurrents in Animal Farm. Gradually, I realise, there is an “Animal Farm” probably in almost every organisation or context. So if you’re interested, please buy tickets from me. (WAYYYY CHEAPER too) I have TWENTY tickets to sell!
Highly recommended. It’s a meaningful play to catch! Read the synopsis below. (;
CONSIDERED one of the best novels in the 20th Century, Animal Farm has enthralled generations of readers with its tale of political intrigue and allusions to the Stalinist era before World War II. Nonetheless, what gives Animal Farm its longevity is the cautionary tale against tyranny that resonates with us even until today.
Adopting the acclaimed novel into a theatre production with a sharp Singaporean satirical edge is Stageit, Singapore Management University’s (SMU) only student-led drama and theatre arts group. Established in 2002, Stageit has been involved in annual productions in various theatrical forms, such as Kuo Pao Kun’s Lao Jiu – 9th Born, Li Lien Fung’s The Sword Has Two Edges as well as musicals like Ho Min Fong’s Sing To The Dawn.
Based on the faithful theatre adaptation of the George Orwell novel by Ian Wooldridge, Stageit’s Animal Farm promises to be a multi-layered political play that will leave us thinking.
Synopsis of the play:
Manor Farm, one of the top notch farms in the land, is run by a Man named Jones. Lead by the Pigs – Snowball, Napoleon and Squealer – the Animals throw Jones off the farm, rename it Animal Farm and take over its running on their terms. Their independence is affirmed when, under the heroic leadership of Snowball, they quell Jones’ attempt at reacquiring Animal Farm by force. Not able to see eye to eye, Napoleon ousts Snowball to claim the seat of rule of Animal Farm for itself and its cronies, including its child Minimus.
Meanwhile, the Lower Animals – Boxer, the horse; Clover, its workmate; and Benjamin, the donkey – have to be content with working the farm daily; deprived of milk and enticed only by the occasional slice of red apple; their faith in a better future coaxed by the spiritual prophecies of Moses, the raven.
What does the future hold in store for the Lower Animals – the less privileged, less educated, and less well-born? What is the light of hope for them when absolute power absolutely corrupts?
my previous post was written in a haste. I had to end it there as my mom said we could leave my dad’s office already. aiks. ended my post on such a negative note! It’s not my kind of thing, really. I’m an optimistic little woman. woots.
I really think I will feel much better after I organise my room, the folders on my laptop, my inbox, exercise a bit more and update my wardrobe. (:
waiting for the ticket to escape.
I’m in my dad’s office, waiting for my mom to take her leave so that I could go home and finish up my assignment.
Ironically, this seemed like the only time I could bother updating the blog. (: I don’t know why… but I’ve been feeling sort of cynical and jaded about my school and well, everything that surrounds it. I begin to feel that I’m too idealistic and too innocent for this “jungle”-like cage. aiks. So, all I’m looking forward is that email from Office of International Relations. I think that could probably lift my spirits a little.
Sometimes, it’s really good to come clean and tell the truth. I love minci. She really just made my day.
can’t take my eyes off you
i can’t take my eyes off you.
I love this guy’s rendition. (:
