| The Indian "do re me" |
[Feb. 23rd, 2008|01:21 pm] |
The concert went relatively well on Thursday. Some of my colleagues turned up, a couple of dad's colleagues turned up, and a lot of our family friends attended, too, making it a rather well-attended performance. It wasn't such a big deal, however - just a 40 minute performance. But I'm glad I didn't flop it up entirely. Unfortunately, I did freeze up and forget my lyrics at two spots, and I'm certain that was spotted by people who knew music, but at least I didn't get out of tempo and start perspiring and shit. I waited a half minute or so to recall and plunged back in. As I said, it was very obvious to those who knew music even cursorily (is that even a word??), but at least I didn't make a total ass of myself.
I'm now back full swing at work, with no other distractions. And none too soon. This Thursday, we have to file a Respondent's Case (a rather hefty, substantial, and detailed court document, prior to an appeal hearing), and Boss is in Paris! He won't be back till Tuesday, and on Wednesday, him and KF, the other lawyer who is working on this, are gone all day. Thursday is when the Case is due. So Boss has told me & KF that he wants to see a final draft of the Case on Tuesday, so that we can make the final corrections and editing work on Wednesday and be ready for the submission on Thursday.
We're still doing the final leg of research work at this point.
I'm freaking out.
The plan is that I will finish research by today (Saturday) and start drafting right after that. KF and I will meet early evening Sunday with our respective portions drafted out, so that we can put together some sort of a coherent version by Monday evening. So basically, my weekend is burned. |
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[Feb. 19th, 2008|01:49 pm] |
I've been busy.
The concert is this Thursday, and I'm starting to feel those twinges of nervousness inside of me. They're only twinges at this stage, but I am assured of them becoming roiling rivers of lava by the time Thursday afternoon rolls around. This evening I'll be rehearsing with the accompaniments for the first time. The violinist is a perfectionist, so I don't know how many times I'll be stopped mid-note and corrected.
In the meantime, work's also reached a crescendo. We're due to file a certain substantial court document by the end of this month, and I'm taking Thursday off. Boss is leaving for Paris Thursday, as well, and only back on Monday or so. And only 3 of us are working on that matter. Poor KF. But that basically means that I need to finish a ton of work by Wednesday evening. Coffee will be my BFF. |
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| Look at me, being all lax! |
[Feb. 10th, 2008|11:48 am] |
My LJ homepage made me feel guilty by pointing out that I hadn't posted in 2 weeks. So here goes.
I am giving a solo performance at a major temple in S'pore, during one of their culture fests. This fest happens once in 12 years, so when it does come around, it's a big deal. They have about 2 months where they fly in international artistes and provide opportunties for the local ones to showcase their talents. This year, I'm to be one of the local talents. I'm singing for 40 minutes, solo, and goddammit!, I haven't done this sort of thing in a VERY long time. So between juggling work, going for extra music lessons, and practising at home regularly, my life leaves no time for anything else. The concert is on the 21st, so at least the end is in sight, and I'm keeping it there firmly.
In other news, I have gained a lot of weight, somehow, over the last 3 weeks. It sucks, it blows, it depresses the shit out of me, and I need to start putting on my running shoes again. It's not that I have been bingeing (sp?), it's not that I have been slinging back cold ones everyday, it's just shit like having oily food for lunch AND having unhealthy dinners (even if small) everyday, and then going out with friends for dinner after 9.30pm. That last used to not happen when was in Philly, but here... the lifestyle is different. The people I hang around all get off work rather late, so when making dinner plans, things invariably get pushed to the 8.30-9pm range. Well, guess this just means I'll still mee these people, but just not indulge in food with them at that time. I also need to figure out how to stop from hunching over my desk after work everyday. A colleague, a very fit one, recommended saving all my research and library work for right after lunch. That way, I won't be at my desk and instead, will be scampering around trying to find my material. But ultimately, nothing beats exercise. Especially in my case, since I don't overeat. So running wll somehow have to be crammed into my schedule. Starting the 22nd of Feb.
Aside from that, work has slowed down slightly, but I have a feeling the next 2 weeks are going to be a bt stressful, work-wise. I'm a little afraid to think of adding my music to that time-table... but it's just got to be done.
Oh I just found out the other day that defamation laws here are a heckuva lot simpler than in the US. Now why can't they have THOSE laws for the Bar?!?
Also, Othello and I broke up over the weekend. The distance is just too great for him to handle. This is hard for me, and I really don't want to dwell on it. |
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