Women Of Destiny

the day didn't start well.

there was a blackout in the band room, and we struggled to get our instruments in the dark.
when the lights did come back on, an unpleased conductor strode in. she scolded and fussed all throughout from the bus to victoria concert hall.

then there was much confusion when we got all mixed up while queqing to go into the hall to perform. we even scolded for wanting section photos before the performance. we took a long time to settle down, rushed through the song in certain parts and even during the songs the conductor was telling us how wrong we were.

softer, louder, slow down, dynamics! she screamed in minute movements of the lips and brows, especially with her eyes piercing with annoyance.

"i didn't even dare to look at her when we went down," my senior confessed guiltily.
"wow, that school's soloists were brilliant" some of us were discussing. the afterward sentence of "they'll get the gold, not us" hung heavliy in the air, tugging at our hearts, but remained unspoken.
i went home neutral yet exhausted. well when we have the next practice we are really going to get it.

yet who knew.
at 5.39, the results were out. WE GOT GOLD WITH DISTINCTION, WELL DONE DARLINGS! my senior's sms screamed. i was open mouthed. we even got the top spot for the whole of third division! even with so many things against us! so THANK YOU for your prayers, i greatly appreciate it! i'll try my best to bake tonight, heh. my sister's exhausted the oven with her delicious apple pies baking in there though. anyhow, thank you! (:

p.s i'm sorry the beginning was such a spoiler, but i couldn't resist. and that hwa chong got their butt kicked. i hope you don't mind. heh.

love
brenda