# 114
Sunday, July 26, 2009
{ 11:57 PM }
Hello, readers! I'm sorry for the late update. I was busy with school and other stuffs. I'm already home an hour ago and I've not even taken my shower! I guess Blogger is having some technical problems because at first, I could upload some pictures but when I wanted to upload the next pictures, I couldn't. So, I used Photobucket instead.
Anyway, I've been working for two days, yesterday and today as a gallery-sitter. My job was boring, but on the other hand, my job was simple and I got to meet and even talk to the famous local artists. It was a new experience for me and it was just so amazing to get to know them! I feel so happy about this! I got to meet Tumadi Patri, the famous Batik Painter, Rohayah Abdul Majid, who's good in Calligraphy and Sazali Rahmat, whose sculpture was being displayed and not forgetting Rosman Mohd Shahid and I'm not sure what he does. I'm not bragging or what, but I'm just so excited about it! Be happy for me at least! Anyway, let's move on with the story.
Today, we did nothing much at first. We reported to work late. Surprisingly, there was no one at the gallery, even the Batik Painter. The exhibition had started actually and no one was taking care of the gallery, except for the man who was in-charge of the event. We were almost an hour late and it was just a waste of energy as we rushed. We decided to have our lunch first before doing our work. The painter was already there when we went back to the Plaza. I was assigned by my uncle to type down the informations of the artworks in my laptop. After that, we did nothing much, except for lazing around. The weather was so humid! We decided to walk around the mall to cool us down while waiting for my uncle to come. We had a bad time for a few hours as we had nothing to do! Not at all!
Finally, my uncle came and at last, there was work for us to do! We brought down the paintings and I had to put white cement on the walls after the nails were being removed. That was when we got to talk to Rosman and he's one funny guy. He was talking to a small kid who commented on a painting which has a character from Star Wars and he told that kid that he used to be the Jedi. By the look of the kid's face, he looked shocked. So cute! We then made a move and took a bus home. I watched the match between Singapore and Liverpool inside the bus and it was a nail-bitting experience! During the sixth minute (if I'm not wrong), the ball almost went into the goal post and I was glad it didn't. I'm still on Singapore's side, okay.
More pictures will be uploaded to my
Multiply soon. Pictures of the artworks will be in the latest folder. Thank you!
Saturday, 25 July
Saturday was our first day of work. We met up early in the morning before going to Jurong East. We reported to the Batik Painter first and we then helped him to arrange the tables for the Batik Painting booth. I then received a message from my uncle, telling me to introduce the two of us to Cikgu Rohayah. She needed us to help her to insert papers into the files. We finally had something to do to kill time. After that, since we had nothing to do, she taught us Calligraphy in arabic characters. I swear my hand was trembling as the brush was so fine. She and her other friends laughed at me! We had a great time spending the afternoon with her. She also told us about how she did her artwork 'Ya Siin' and that piece is magnificent.
Next, I decided to do Batik Painting. I wanted to try a piece but when I got to know that I had to pay $5, I didn't want to. I sat down beside Mr Tumadi's wife and started a conversation. She asked me who I came with. I told her that I was a gallery-sitter and working for my uncle. She then allowed me to do the painting for free! It was hilarious for that point of moment. Right, now I can't remember what I did next. Oh yes, we then helped Cikgu Rohayah to carry her things and sent her to the taxi stand. We went back to our place and then came my parents. I asked for some cash to get new jeans as it was the time of the month and there was a stain. I had a hard time changing inside the toilet and God knows how frustrating it was for me.
We returned, my uncle arrived and then, my parents went back home. We had dinner first at Banquet before heading back to Tampines. I went to meet my former schoolmates at the mall nearby to celebrate my belated birthday and an advanced one for my friend. It was a surprise party I can say! Thanks girls for everything! Love you all. You guys are so sweet! Alright, shall not elaborate any longer. Just drop by my Multiply for more pictures. I'm happy that I finally got to meet all of you again! Here are some of the pictures that I've uploaded.
Friday, 24 JulyOn that day itself, right after oral, I had to rush home and chase after time. I only had an hour to prepare myself and then, I rushed to City Hall by train to meet Fazli. Since he was going to be a little late, I decided to make a stop at a nail parlor for a manicure. I know, sounds ridiculous. I made my way there and met him before taking the other train to Jurong East. We walked to the mall and reached Garden Plaza earlier than I thought. Since my uncle was a little bit late, we waited for him first before entering the gallery. Then came my uncle and his cute little princesses. He introduced me to Tumadi Patri and I felt so honored! The opening ceremony began and you know, cut the ribbon thing? There was a puppet show and I guess it was meant for the kids.
The both of us decided to sit somewhere else before the next item started. Next, Cikgu Rohayah who is also a teacher, did an art piece by using colored grains. She was amazing! We sat down and I entertained my cute little cousin. Her batik piece was so adorable and she was all excited about it. After that, there was a buffet. We didn't get anything much since we were heading to Secret Recipe after the ceremony. We made a move and went to Secret Recipe for supper. We then catch the train since it was going to be midnight. Then, we reached my hometown and he sent me to the lift. Home sweet home!
Pictures will be uploaded once I've received them from him.