Hey guys! So lately I've been really into Ricegum's videos (ricegum on youtube) He's HILARIOUS, not mention he also roasts those stupid musical.ly people hard, and exposes the truth about them. He does diss tracks about the people who diss him, like musical.ly stars, viners and youtubers. You should really go check him out. I agree with everything he says and why do people call lip-syncing a talent?
So I was thinking about people who mock, tease and underestimate me, and I came up with the idea of writing diss tracks about them. I have thought about these people. They make me mad. So I will be spamming diss tracks although, i don't know if i'm good at writing them.
Special thanks to Will for telling me about one of these people, Benedict (not real name), my friend, for standing up to this dick when he mocked me, and Charlotte too.
(The names of my friends will never be revealed, the names I put up for them are not defined my gender)
(If you can realize from the first post to now how I name my friends comment down below!)
Sunday 5 June 2016
Saturday 4 June 2016
My SOTA Talent Academy Admission Results
Hey guys! (To no one in particular). This is my second blog post. I have some good news to share. Although without the help of my tutor and all (read my last post), I managed to get shortlisted into School of the Arts Singapore's Talent Academy, the second phase of SOTA's Direct School Admission exercise.
I was very upset when I checked my email inbox that I had been shortlisted into the Creating/Composing Track instead of the Performing Track for Music. I don't know why I was shortlisted in that track when I did not apply for that one. At least I was good enough for SOTA. Honestly I ain't that good in composing so I guess my chances of getting into SOTA is slim but the Talent Academy is worth the experience and just giving up easily isn't going to help anything. It is better to fail instead of not trying at all.
Maybe this is a sign that if I don't get to go to SOTA, because I did not achieve what I aimed for, I still have a chance to go to my other choice schools, like, RGS, SCGS or NJC. They are equally good schools too.
Definitely I'm going for the Talent Academy, why should I push the opportunity to work with fellow musicians away? It's the time to finally meet other people of the same interests outside of band. Plus my best friend is shortlisted too, but for Theatre and Literary Arts. I feel proud I at least met SOTA's music standards.
"Somethings good things fall apart so better things could fall together."
-Marilyn Monroe
Wednesday 25 May 2016
The Biased Tutor
So I've never really thought it would happen, but it happened yesterday. It has happened before, just that it happened a Long time ago in January.
I was always close with my band tutor since she came in January. I normally am not the type of person who will speak to a person when we first meet. But surrounded by all of my friends in band, I felt comfortable enough with my tutor that I could say anything to her. It was amazing, for me. I could get along so well with her but I cannot speak a word to any of my school Teachers. Perhaps it was the fact that she was only 19 years old. The age gap isn't very big. It was like having an older sister.
Let me just get straight to the point. When I had to get songs for my Direct School Admission to SOTA (School of the Arts Singapore), my tutor did help me choose the songs. The P6s had to practise alone. I asked for her help. But she did not want to help. She had to tend to a whole section but at least. She should've given me some help. Instead she asked me if I was done with the song. You never know how accurate a STUDENT's sight-reading is. We are not PROFESSIONALS. It is fair if they gave me help. I did not get help at all from my tutor or conductor. Only from my sister. Even though it wasn't a lot of help from her it wasn't as little as the support given by my tutor.
By now, let's just say my tutor's name is Tessa. (Not real name)
A practice before I was given the songs, I had told Tessa that I was also trying out for her school. Tessa was very happy. But then I wanted to go to SOTA too. My friend, The Inquisitor Sofia (not real name 😂) wanted to go to another school. She helped me seek help from Tessa. Knowing what a liar The Inquisitor Sofia is, I did not believe her when she actually really sought help from Tessa. I thought Tessa would ask by text or something, but she didn't.
So Tessa did not give me encouragement, not the slightest bit. She went on holiday for 11 days stretching out to the deadline of the SOTA application. It wasn't her fault she went on holiday, I'm sure it was preplanned. I don't even think she knows I submitted the application without her help. She probably doesn't even know my Sister was part of the preparation process.
This is the point where Tessa gets biased. Yesterday after band practice, my Friend Will (not real name, btw it's a girl) was having a very Long convo with Tessa. My Friend Charlotte (not real name) and I were waiting for Will and Tessa. Charlotte wanted help from Tessa. Will has this irrelevant cornet exam which is definitely not as important as the DSA. Charlotte wanted to do DSA, btw. So did I. I had to explain to Tessa why I did not want to go to her school anymore. Right after Will and Tessa were done with the very long convo, which there were quite a few of us waiting, I Guess to get Tessa out of the school, Tessa waited for Will to get her bag out of the locker. After that she immediately left. Charlotte called out for her many times, but before she left she was like, "Y'all better go home. it's getting late." After that she brisk walked out of the school.
I have totally nothing against Will and I have shared my feelings with her. She understands and also thinks Tessa is showing favoritism. As for Charlotte, I was willing to help her with choosing the songs. I don't think I'm interested to seek help in Tessa again. I was hurt. But I won't give up with the DSA process just because someone isn't willing to be part of my preparation process and would rather be involved in something less important. The DSA process kind of proves my future and the school I would be going to. If Tessa doesn't understand then so be it. I have better people I can seek help from.
I was always close with my band tutor since she came in January. I normally am not the type of person who will speak to a person when we first meet. But surrounded by all of my friends in band, I felt comfortable enough with my tutor that I could say anything to her. It was amazing, for me. I could get along so well with her but I cannot speak a word to any of my school Teachers. Perhaps it was the fact that she was only 19 years old. The age gap isn't very big. It was like having an older sister.
Let me just get straight to the point. When I had to get songs for my Direct School Admission to SOTA (School of the Arts Singapore), my tutor did help me choose the songs. The P6s had to practise alone. I asked for her help. But she did not want to help. She had to tend to a whole section but at least. She should've given me some help. Instead she asked me if I was done with the song. You never know how accurate a STUDENT's sight-reading is. We are not PROFESSIONALS. It is fair if they gave me help. I did not get help at all from my tutor or conductor. Only from my sister. Even though it wasn't a lot of help from her it wasn't as little as the support given by my tutor.
By now, let's just say my tutor's name is Tessa. (Not real name)
A practice before I was given the songs, I had told Tessa that I was also trying out for her school. Tessa was very happy. But then I wanted to go to SOTA too. My friend, The Inquisitor Sofia (not real name 😂) wanted to go to another school. She helped me seek help from Tessa. Knowing what a liar The Inquisitor Sofia is, I did not believe her when she actually really sought help from Tessa. I thought Tessa would ask by text or something, but she didn't.
So Tessa did not give me encouragement, not the slightest bit. She went on holiday for 11 days stretching out to the deadline of the SOTA application. It wasn't her fault she went on holiday, I'm sure it was preplanned. I don't even think she knows I submitted the application without her help. She probably doesn't even know my Sister was part of the preparation process.
This is the point where Tessa gets biased. Yesterday after band practice, my Friend Will (not real name, btw it's a girl) was having a very Long convo with Tessa. My Friend Charlotte (not real name) and I were waiting for Will and Tessa. Charlotte wanted help from Tessa. Will has this irrelevant cornet exam which is definitely not as important as the DSA. Charlotte wanted to do DSA, btw. So did I. I had to explain to Tessa why I did not want to go to her school anymore. Right after Will and Tessa were done with the very long convo, which there were quite a few of us waiting, I Guess to get Tessa out of the school, Tessa waited for Will to get her bag out of the locker. After that she immediately left. Charlotte called out for her many times, but before she left she was like, "Y'all better go home. it's getting late." After that she brisk walked out of the school.
I have totally nothing against Will and I have shared my feelings with her. She understands and also thinks Tessa is showing favoritism. As for Charlotte, I was willing to help her with choosing the songs. I don't think I'm interested to seek help in Tessa again. I was hurt. But I won't give up with the DSA process just because someone isn't willing to be part of my preparation process and would rather be involved in something less important. The DSA process kind of proves my future and the school I would be going to. If Tessa doesn't understand then so be it. I have better people I can seek help from.
Introduction
I've been wanting to share my thoughts for a while externally. These thoughts have all been shared with friends too so it's not like I'm keeping secrets from them. While now is a crucial time of the year, with a major exam coming up and my upgrade to secondary school next year, I might as well start now as I may not even have the time. However, after the first few days of October, I'm totally free, although I would like to spend as much of my time reading. But I'll spend some time blogging as well. Hope you will enjoy reading my thoughts, and maybe share some of your thoughts too.
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