A question just crossed my mind just now. Wondered what is more powerful? The most powerful sword on Earth or the Shaft that holds this most powerful sword. What a question to ponder about huh? Well one would relate this to so many aspect of our lives that we as the usual superficial human beings overlook. Lets take soccer for example. So many were the times that we cheered on the strikers who scored goals that won the day. However who actually wondered about the stunning display of performance that the defense gave to prevent the opposition from wining the match? Then there’s the band (haha, good one to relate in) We always hear those wonderful solos played by trumpet, flutes, and there’s the melody line, and running notes, Trombone, euphonium, Horn. Wow, this instruments sounded great many would say (those who don’t really understand band) Now, who actually says, “wow listen to the holding note of the Tubas, how it supports the band and the sound?” Many a times so many people do not see the ones who support the success which others achieve. What’s the light bulb if Newton teachers never taught him to read and write, if his parents never guided him? Whats the cleaniness of Singapore without the cleaners? What’s so powerful of a sword if it could suppose to be able cut through anything except for the shaft that holds it? So which is more powerful, the sword which can destroy? Or the shaft? Food for thought NO. 1

The Image of Leadership - John SchoollandA leader's a man who commands much respect, But due to the natures of all, He's only as good as the image he casts In the mirror that hangs on the wall. He usually sees what he wants, and no more, He's afraid to look deep in his soul. He doesn’t consider himself as at fault, But wants others to help reach his goal.When failures arise he blames it on all Who failed to help or take part, "They never did what they were told, " he would say, "they haven't the skill or the art."What kind of a leader are you going to be - the kind who thinks he is the best? Or will you be one of the very few greats Who attributes success to the rest. Don't fail to look at the help you received From parents and friends all your life. They comforted you, praised you, and gave you the push To help you through trouble and strife. Another whose help you should never forget, Who gave you your life and His love, The One to whom all of our assets are known Is the One whom we pray to above. Be humble in all of your leadership traits. Thank those who have made you so tall. Be human to others, consider them too, Then smile through the glass on the wall.

Ok, I don’t blog for a reason, but here I am, so obviously I got something to talk about. As it is, I have been going to Pingyi band practices a lot, well, its that I’m also working in Band World, that is why, so yea, Mr. Kenrick Poh couldn’t be to the practices also because he have this final year project thing which he needs to go to the warehouse to do something. (obviously I don’t know what is it) So I am left in Ping Yi alone most of the time. Well, what a way to learn I must say….So it is, that ping yi has decided on going to the indoor competition, and hey, it’s a goal to work towards to. However everything is there, except faith….. Well, to say the least, can sense that Poh is not that entu about pingyi going for competition, the way he speaks whenever I ask him about pingyi, and he keeps telling me that must think properly. Well. I must say that’s not how he used to be. I remember that in the past no matter how big our obstacles, we go all out to cross it. Even if the sheep is died, we will make sure the sheep becomes alive again. However this time is quite different…. Well, as for me, I have the faith but lack the skills, yea I’m doing my best to what I can I terms of my capabilities. I really really really want to inspire them to what they can truly achieve…Just like 2 years ago, where we dreamt the near impossibility! Yes, they may be small, with only 40 strong, but for one thing, I know they got the heart into playing their music, so what they need now is to believe in themselves. Well its been 10 years since they last joined the indoor, and I’m sure nobody in pingyi had a taste of what the competition taste like. Indeed, this fear and uncertainty could be sensed now, however I will give in my sweat and blood to replace these fears…mark my words! To all band members of the Ping Yi Military Band, lend me your strength as I would lend mine, Band Is about the entire group effort, the importance of the individual as well the importance of the entire group places equal emphasis. We must get that 5 more people, those that were once ours, and that medal ahead of us.

*A good leader brings people where they want to go, but a great leader brings people where they ought to go, not want to go!!

*Like the competition piece “Into the Strom’’ our situation are the same, moving into the storm, unknown to what might arise ahead of us, however, out resolve must be like the storm, fierce and intense, charging towards our destination!!!!

Ok, I am back again, by request of Ms Charity Tan Hui Suan that I write again especially for her. Ok here goes, It goes right all the way back to when we were secondary one, her impression to me was that she is a always with the gang of Lisa, Sheryl that gang lar, then later on, always skip band practice and then suddenly always come for band practice then like siao on ah! Finally became Our Quatermaster for Springfield Military Band. However her voice continues to precede her till this day. On the whole, she is a rather sweet girl I must say (if she talk gently and softly) demure in her own way, (if she don’t always poke me in the ribs or threaten to do so) beautiful looking (if she don’t wail and have so many big actions and mimics what people say) So yea, She is this kind of girl I’ve known.
*any resembles or mention of name is purely coincidental and should not be offended or whatsoever
*This blog would not be a success without the support of the lovely beloved Ms Charity Tan Hui Suan

Hmmmmm…….ok, this blog entry is dedicated to the lovely beloved Charity Tan Hui Suan because she had opened her golden mouth saying that I make her happy for nothing when she read my previous blog entry. Ok, so like she say until its my fault like that….So, never mind , I am going to qrite something down anyway, JUST FOR HER!!!!! YOU SEE THIS???? ESPECIALLY FOR YOU!!!! DON’T SAY I NOT GOOD!!! Ok……what shall I say?.........she makes my life happy with her loud voice? So happy until im crying right now while typing this……okok…Very tired so finally this is dedicated to Charity Tan Hui Suan, without her, this entry would not be a success