Danny Boy @ The Proms

Happiness resides not in posessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.Democritus
Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.Aldous Huxley
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I am happy to announce that Yang Mui will be receiving an ice cream treat from me the next time we meet up.
She got quote origin correct.
Yang Mui – nothing specific related to the line lah… I was listening to it on the radio and that line jumped up at me… haha

The other quote has not been solved yet.
Hakim tried to get the answer.
Not even close dude.
Here’s a clue:
It’s from a drama on television. (Which one? - *zips lips*)
“She said she loved me”
Still anyone’s game!

Update of my days of past:
Waterfest safety boat duties
Pesta Sukan Seniors’ Finals with Shoon
Classes
TKM out of hospital
TKM emergency A&E
WWS School program
Headaches
Bishan Library visit
Visiting my Ian
Running all over the island – as usual
Plannings here and there
Dinner with Yingz
Kayaking *hoot!!!!*
Bought sun block – it’s a big deal ok! I donch use sun block one~
Trying to catch up with rest/sleep
Bought a new blouse

Some of my students gave me teachers’ day presents!
Heehee… so sweet :)

Ah... August is coming to an end soon... smell that paycheck!
-does the dance of joy-
It has been an eventful month no?

I was watching “The Last Night of the Proms” on Arts Central last Monday night.
One of the songs performed was Danny Boy.

Danny Boy - celtic folk song

Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountainside
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow
For I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow.
Oh Danny Boy, oh Danny Boy, I love you so.
And when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
Ye'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And o'er my grave shall warmer, sweeter be.
And if you bend and tell me that you love me.
Then I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.
Other authors have added an additional verse:
But should I live, and should you die for Ireland,
Let not your dying thoughts be all of me;
But say a prayer to God for our dear Sireland
That He may hear and help to set her free.
And I shall take your pike and sword, my dearest
And strike a blow, though weak that blow may be,
To help the Cause to which your heart was nearest
And you will sleep in peace until I come to thee."
or
But should it be in battle strife that I am slain
Don't let your dying prayer be all for me
But say a prayer to God for our dear country
That He may hear and surely set her free
And I shall hear and pray with you my dearie
And I'll strike a blow, yet weak that blow may be
To help our cause, our hearts' desire, my dearie,
And we shall rest in peace when Ireland is free

Ah… the beauty of voices~
Daddy said that they sing this song in church as well… hehe...
I’ve been surfing through Youtube for all the ‘Proms’ performances.
Jerusalem, Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory, etc…
Shiok xia… such grandeur~
-swoon-

Hey Adelyn~
With regards to your entry about the wrong number calls:
My gwad… can whack that girl xia… how can call the wrong number everyday?!
I admit I was laughing quite a bit about the empting of your brain… but it was super funny xia~
Hope your interview went well :)

Yingz,
Update your blog ah~

Aight, I love the rain… on with my day and week!
Praise ye the Lord~
^-^