Lunch at Rock Cafe (25/7/16)

  After Economic class, my new course mates and I were having our break. "Where are you guys going?" I asked. They said "We don't know. It's up to them," giving each other a stare glare. After much deciding, we decided to have our lunch at Rock Cafe where it's a stone's a throw away from the college. They asked me whether I could walk that far. I said "Yes. Besides, I need some exercise, haha!" 

   We took the lift to the ground floor, as they were catching up with their friends, I bumped into my high school senior, Yi Xin. "Hey Katelyn!" I said "Yi Xin!" She asked where I was going, I told her we were going to Rock Cafe. "Have fun!" I always give my seniors a "goodbye hug". We walked to Rock Cafe, along the way Wei Qi whether I was tired. I said "No, I'm fine!" I thought it was far, I didn't know it's very near. Let's just say 10-15 minutes. 

   Wei Qi asked me what would I like to eat, I said I wanted a small plate of char kuey teow. Most of us ordered teh O ais limau (ice lemon tea). So everyone was talking, I saw my ex course mate, Tyler and I was glad to bump into him. We had a small chat. After eating, everyone went back to their talking, I got very curious so I looked around the opened space cafe. Wei Qi said "Is it hard to fit in?" I said "Yeah," she said "Don't worry, you'll get use to it!" 

  At 12.05pm, we walked back to the campus and all of us were sweating after all that walking so we needed to find a place to cool ourselves off by going to the Student Hub where it's at the NUB (New University Buliding). I knew a short cut where we could go to the hub by using the lift because Shenn showed me the way before. Somehow I got my "direction sense" right. 

  We just chilled and doing our course work. At 1.30pm, it's time for them to head to class while I headed for the library for some "me time" as always. When we entered the library there is a "referendum" for us students to sign in conjunction with the Quiet Campaign which was launched by the campus' library staffs. 

  It's been a fun day for me. 

Dinner at Naughty Babe Dirty Duck (24/7/16)

  It was night out yesterday as I met up with my childhood friends, Natalie and Nicole at Naughty Babe Dirty Duck. Before that, I went to get my hair done at La fiorire Beauty Forever Korean Hair Salon. That was great to start for a night out. After that, we walked from the salon to the restaurant which I thought was very quick, felt it was like three to five minutes.

  We passed by a few shops along the way, we even saw a cake shop. Yeah, I thought we could drop by for a dessert or something. Not long after, Natalie and Nicole had arrived with their parents, Aunty Joen and Uncle Danny. Natalie dyed her hair to light brown, it really looked good on her. Uncle Danny asked where was my younger sister, I said "Oh , she's in Malacca to get ready for her big battle (SPM) which is going to be in four months," We ordered long sausage, spaghetti and ribs and some drinks just to name a few.

  Aunty Joen asked me whether I'm going to dye my hair, I said that wouldn't happen because I believe in the natural colour of the hair. In my opinion, just keep the original colour of the hair. We chatted the latest stuff we are doing. Also Uncle Danny asked me whether I'm joining "The Voice of China". If I joined the competition, my dad is the first one to "support".

  Natalie is on her summer break while Nicole is still studying. The three of us played some of the SnapChat filters on Natalie's phone. Although I have the app on my phone, it sure does take up the storage on my phone.We ordered another around of sausage and spaghetti because we were heading to SS2 for some durian since it's the king of fruits season. So those who are not fancied in durian better eat all up because we didn't want to look "hungry".

  Well, if you asked me whether I'm a big fan of durian, I would say 50/50. The moment we arrived at the stall, I was totally shocked! I've never seen so much durian in my life. The most famous durian among Malaysian is the Musang King. I didn't eat as much as my parents. Natalie sipped her coconut drink. While Nicole and I were busy on our phones. I even took a photo of the variety of durians on my iPod.

  It's an amazing night out! I'm looking forward to another one. 

First Day of Semester Three (19/7/16)

  This is it! The third and final semester of my foundation year begins today. While most people think the third in MUFY is "slacking behind" but I think it's another chance to prove ourselves one last time. As the alarm rings at 6am, I get up from my warm bed and head for the washroom to wash myself up for a whole new musical journey. 

  We leave the house at 7.20am, the traffic is going on smoothly. On the way to college, I thought "A last chance to prove myself, don't blow it! My time to shine one last time!" I want to listen some music on the radio but my parents always listen to the business station, BFM 89.9, that make the secene in my mind more tense up. I didn't really listen what is on the radio so instead I look out through the window just to get my whole body calm. 

  At 8.15am, we reach the college. Today's class is at the North Building. We take the lift to the first floor. Surprisingly, there are a few students so I double confirm with one of them. They said "Yeah, rest will be coming soon," Sure enough, the classroom is all packed up. Some of them didn't have seats due to the limited space of the classroom. My second class, I go for economic. I'm very lucky to get the same teacher as the previous semester. Class dismisses earlier than usual. 

  I go to the first floor to renew the student ID, then go back up again. I got to catch up with some of my friends who are doing the third semester. Guess I'm not the only one. As I go to the ground floor, the workers of the college are hanging up signs for the new students who are in the July intake. It kinda reminds me of my first day in college. 

  Hopefully third time is the charm, as they always say. My new musical journey is about to begin. 

2016年Astro新秀大赛: 参赛攻列音乐分享会(6/7/16)

  Astro 《新秀大赛》2016 参赛功略音乐分享会在KLCC Level 3 Plenary Theatre举行。本节目是为了寻找第二十届新秀冠军。爱歌唱的我当然不会错过这天大的机会！早上十一时，我乘德士到吉隆坡双峰塔。当地举行第十一届海内外书展。大约早上十一时我们抵达现场，外婆发现场外有很多身白青衣的学生说：“这么怎么会那么多学生？” 我说我不知道。我从小楼梯走下，再走向电梯乘上三楼。

  到了三楼，我看到Astro星势力的主办单位在忙着派入门券，我前几个星期已经在应用程式报名所以直接告诉我的名字就可以了。本来我想拿纸出来给他们看，但他们却说：“小姐，说您的名字就行了！” 我说我的名字，在名单的的第三十一位。写好名字后，一位姐姐就把入门券的边缘撕掉再把它们交给我。“好谢谢你们！” 姐姐就告诉我们：“不能拿水和饮料及食物进现场。” 我只好把水瓶交给妈妈。

  不久在场外，诗凌姐、淞凤姐以及慧萍姐的粉丝在排长龙。外婆向主办单位说我的行动不便，是否能够让我进场先再来找一个好位子。我听到外婆说：“最重要她是要看偶像。” 姐姐们不禁笑了起来，外婆还说：“有几个新秀在新年的时候和她见过面。去年，就让她到后台和她拍照。” Grace姐说：“原来如此！” 下午一时正，门打开，主办单位让我和外婆进场。“真的要麻烦你们，很抱歉！” 我说。姐姐们说：“没关系！” 我是本来坐在左手边，然后其中一位说：“不如你来坐右手边吧！” 她牵我的到右手边的座位。

  台上我看到一个熟悉的身影，应该是健华哥哥吧！后台很暗，他看不到我。等所有的观众入席后，场内开始暗下来就开始播放新秀们的作品、比赛画面和成就。洁钰姐和慧茵姐出场向大家问好。“相信在场的朋友有看《新秀大赛》或此节目陪着他们长大。” 这一句让我想起在我中三的时候，三舅拨电话来说现在在播放《新秀大赛》。当时的节目，年龄八至十三岁的学生和参赛们PK。我心里有一个念头就是参加《新秀大赛》！

  慧茵姐提着手上的环保代问：“谁今年即将参加今届的新秀？” 我二话不说马上举手，她走来我的座位，“你叫什么名字？” 她用广东话和我交流，而我用广东话说：“陈袈文。” 问我是不是很喜欢看新秀，我说是。慧茵问我：“你最喜欢的新秀冠军是谁？” 我说：“Nicole赖淞凤！” 淞凤姐的粉丝们尖叫。第一批的新秀—— Ron彭世豪、Jordan盛天俊、Amy文小菲及Elaine李宜玲等人为大家献上新秀的主题曲——《宇宙最强》。接着，新秀们一个个出来献唱他们的歌。后来，网路红人—— Danny许佳麟为大家唱一首《有多久》—— 它是今年的双亲节主题曲。

  Danny、Geraldine和Nicole示范甄选网络试音。最后全体新秀在台上送上《BFF》这首歌。《BFF》是我踏入青少年的第一首新秀的歌。他们走下台和观众朋友互动。宜玲姐他们走到我的座位时，我马上给她一个大拥抱。Jordan哥和Ron哥也是一样给大拥抱，Jordan哥说：“袈文，好久不见！” 宜玲姐要走回舞台时，我再给一个紧紧的拥抱。分享会结束后，新秀们纷纷回到后台，我想见他们一面但是希望落空。期中一位主办单位说：“你不能看他们全部，你只能选两位新秀。” 

  两位新秀而已？“Elaine姐和Ron哥，再多一个Nicole姐。” 他们三人走出来时，Ron哥第一个说：“嗨，袈文！好久不见，你还好吗？从新年到现在。” 他给我一个温暖的拥抱。“很好啊！” 我说。外婆对他们说：“袈文很想念你们！” 我唱一小段得《约定》给Elaine姐听还有《我值得快乐》给Nicole；再加上《BFF》。“哇，袈文，看来你有很多歌可以选在试音哦！” Ron哥说。和他们自拍后，我们离开现场。书展的主办单位说：“你的歌声很好听！” 我腼腆一笑。我向所有的星势力说一声“谢谢” 。

  我很感谢我的外婆再次带我看新秀。