So many things happened since last Thursday so I'll blog about it since blogging is also about whatever that had happened to me.
Computer Downtime:
My computer went down with an unexplained error whilst I was enjoying my VCD "Air Force One" on Thursday night. Maybe it's all the explosions in the movie that traumatized my poor computer and in the end, I had to send it for repairs, cleaning and reformatting and I only managed to get it back today after struggling with the Internet connection for an hour.
Lesson learnt: My computer needs more protective programmes even though I am already very careful with all the Internet activities and have always made regular backup copies to my valuable files and programmes.
Metaphorical Death of The Directionless Girl:
I was meeting her on last Saturday night for dinner and a supposed visit to Music Dreamer Cafe at Marina Square since both of us had not met up for a few months. The outing started out well with a short shopping browse at Fox Boutique and a simple dinner at Cavana at Marina Square but things turned horribly downwards when we were approaching Music Dreamer Cafe. The Directionless Girl began complaining about the $12.80/pax charge at the cafe when it was like way within our spending powers that night and when she told me she would only listened for an hour as she was eager to meet her online friend that night.
I was just jokingly complaining that she should have put a little bit more time at the Cafe since she already promised the outing and I also replied that it would not have been ergonomical since she was the one who complained about the expense. To my deep shock, she just suggested ending the outing and started walking off - it was completely so unlike of her. The selfish and inconsiderate act was totally unimaginable from her who used to be otherwise. Out of sheer basic courtesy, I escorted her back to the Central Atrium of Marina Square before we parted company because I still wanted to go to Music Dreamer Cafe despite such a traumatic treatment from an old friend.
Perhaps she has changed into another person altogether in the space of a few months and change is the only constant in this world. I have no right to get angry or disappointed with The Directionless Girl because it is completely her right to change into whatever personality she aspires to be. However, when we parted, I already knew that our paths would completely diverge from then onwards and hence she can no longer be a friend since she chosed the path of inconsideration and selfishness in treating her old friend. At least she found a direction, which I am happy for her still. Nevertheless, I wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Each to his/her own then.
Night at The Music Dreamer Cafe:
It thus became a solo outing at The Music Dreamer Cafe because I really missed listening to the live singing there and I wanted to listen more than sing that night so armed with a nice and warm jacket, I took a seat there and ordered a hot pot of Honey Milk Tea. I don't really recognize the singers that night but it's okay because I still get to enjoy their singing in a way or two. No, they are not exactly fabulous singers but at least they are sincere, humourous and friendly.
Halfway through the two rounds of performances, there was another round of fireworks due to the Marina Fireworks Festival but I did not went out to watch because I just needed some quiet time. When one of the singers asked why I did not go and watch, my answer was to the point - I was too saddened by recent events to have any mood to watch fireworks. In the end, I managed to get into small chit-chat with two of the singers whilst almost everyone was outside watching. They are friendly people and I admire and respect their dedication to providing good singing and music to all their audience. For those who loved to listen to live contemporary Mandarin songs, you can follow the link above at the sub-title and find out how to get to that place. I wil definitely re-visit it again just as what I have had done for the past seven years.
Oh yes, I also noticed that they do hold auditions for potential singers so for those music enthusiasts who are keen, you folks can go try it out as well. And of course, for those who haven't heard it yet, Geraldine See of CSS 1 is also singing on the Wednesday nights for the month of August. Why I am advertising her performances even after her supporters were calling for Teresa's blood during CSS 1? Because Geraldine See is innocent in all of those and she is still a Campus Superstar.
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