Holiday + WCMSB 2011

I arrived at KL on the 20th afternoon and went for cell group with my aunt. It was quite fun, making new friends and all. I met another ex sjs student who is currently working with Western Digital. The world is just too small. Haha.. Well, the following day, I rested at home, went to gym, walked around my aunt's condominium.
I just feel too lazy to do anything that day. At night, my aunt showed me a Taiwan drama, "The Fierce Wife". I got addicted to that drama after that.

Following day, I went out with Anthony. We went around Lowyat area, over to Pavilion. Went to Sephora and yeah, here we are...

After that, I spent my day at VI school, observing how their members rehearse and all. They just learn their movement 4 that afternoon. And yeah, I went dinner with Harisman and Syed at the mamak stall we used to hang out years ago during the Kuala Lumpur World Marching Band Competition. I was at VI school till midnight, and yeah, I went back. Their band continued to rehearse till 3-4am.

On Saturday, I met up with CheeWei. Went for brunch then I followed her to her church. The pastor is quite a good joker. Haha.. After that, I followed her back to her hostel because she needs to pack her stuff up and guess what, I saw this awesome BM signboard outside her hostel. BM + English. Awesome!

Headed to her rented place, University Tower and I get to play with her stethoscope and listened to my own heartbeat for the first time. lol. We went to One Utama for a walk after that and ate some A&W for dinner/supper. I went back home and continue watching drama with my aunt after that.

Sunday, I went breakfast with my aunt and then went to church to meet Melvin, my junior in high school. It has been a few years I didn't see him. Haha..

After church, I went dinner with my aunt, steamboat. Not bad, the place was full! I went to toilet and found another awesome BM. "Jirus" means "Sprinkle"! Not flush.. LOL..

Monday, I went over to VI school, and observe some other bands rehearsing. I was quite lucky, I managed to observe another 2 bands from Canada, rehearsing at VI field. Here are some pictures I took..

VI battery rehearsing under the tree. Calgary Stetson Marching Band rehearsing.

Went for lunch with Harisman and then I went to Time Square for a walk since the opening ceremony of the World Championship of Marching Show Bands, the street parade, was held at Bukit Bintang area. Pavilion to be exact. I met up with Christy for dinner and went for the parade together.

Christy and I.

ShanJie, Arep and I

SherHann and I

On Tuesday I was so tired. As a result, I decided to stay at home. I slept till noon and went to Old Town at the ground floor of the condominium for lunch and at the same time, was watching Xmen 2 there. lol. After that, I went to gym and walked around the condominium. At night, I went for dinner with my aunt at One Utama. The following day, I went and met Anthony at KL sentral. We drove to LCCT to pick up Avery. He went to KL for an interview with Sony company. Then we went to Lowyat again to look at those devices since Avery wanted to look for an Ipad.

Lunch at Lowyat, the best chicken rice restaurant I know in KL so far.

Went to Pavilion and yeah, that's what happened..

I was challenged to ask a girl to take a picture for the 3 of us.

In the evening, we went for the World Championship of Marching Show Bands Preliminary Round 1. Avery was like bored in the beginning and at the end, the last band, from Indonesia, he was like stunned and said, "wow, this band is not bad". LOL.

Look at those hot legs. Haha

After the competition, we went to Strawberry Cafe for dinner. Right after dinner, we went to the back for Papparich for supper, ICE KACANG. Goodness, the cendol is just too good. I can't finish it. We headed back to Avery's hotel, Armada Hotel and guess what, a lambo!

Next day, I went to Midvalley to shop for my family and met up Avery after his interview. We went for Nandos. He didn't want to go till he meets Christy. lol. Christy came and an hour after that, Siaw Yie came. We went for the Preliminary Round 2 together.

I met Oun! SJS 2007 Colorguard Instructor.

Suphanburi Marching Band, Thailand.

Chien-Kuo High School Marching Band, Taiwan

Preliminary Round 2 bands

The next day, I didn't want to wake my aunt up early in the morning, I decided to walk down to grab a cab. I was a little late for the Drum Battle. However, I managed to watch part of Round 1, Round 2, QuarterFinals, SemiFinals and Finals! BatteryHeadz from Malaysia won the Drum Battle and MB Gita Surosowan from Indonesia was the runner up.

One of the two judges, Paul Doop from The Netherlands

Suphanburi Marching Band, Thailand. The purple Cavaliers with shako. Haha.

BatteryHeadz Percussion, Malaysia!

I can't remember which drumline is this but I know it's from Indonesia.

Red Deer Royal Drumline from Canada.

Firdaus and Bing came for the drumline and we went for lunch together. Headed to Sungai Wang and snap a couple of pictures before heading to our own destination.

Bing and I.Firdaus and I.

I went to the Stadium after that, meeting up with JooLung and help out St Columba. I was impressed. They actually improved a lot since the last time I met them when I was at Miri. They managed to grab the bronze medal. Congratualations St. Columba Marching Band. Apart from that, VI band also improved heaps from Monday, the last time I saw them. They're just so good that makes me wanting to watch them more.

St. Columba Marching Band, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.

St. Joseph Miri Marching Band, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Jit Sin Marching Band, Penang, Malaysia.

Ave Maria Convent Marching Band, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Harisman, the outstanding conductor for WCMSB 2011.

Victoria Institution Cadet Corps Band, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chung Hua Miri Brass Band, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sultanah Asma Marching Band, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.

Me, Joo Lung and Eric.

Hui Wen and Joo Lung.Hui Went and I.

Christy and I followed Shan Jie back home. We went for supper before heading back home. We went to Muni at SS2. Their Mee Raja is just too good. I want to try that again if I have the chance. The next day, I followed my aunt and Ruth to Midvalley for breakfast. I had Chee Cheung Fan but it doesn't look like the one in Kuching. I was told that Kuching one is the one from Taiwan. Haha.. Then, my aunt brought me for a quick shop. Got myself a new pair of shoe and some formal clothings. Thanks to my aunt.

I met up with Esther after that and my aunt sent us to Sunway Pyramid to meet up with the rest. Joo Lung, Esther, CheeWei and I went for a bite at some chinese restaurant which I can't remember the name. After that Esther, CheeWei and I went for ice skating together with Anthony and Rachel. Before we left Sunway, we had a photo session together.

CheeWei and Esther.

Esther and I.

Esther and Joo Lung.

CheeWei and I.

JooLung and I.

Jane and I.

Joo Lung and Jane.

Joo Lung, CheeWei, Esther and I.

CheeWei and I sent Esther back to Midvalley to meet up with her sister. It has been 7 years we didn't get to see Esther. Since Avant Garde Concert 2004? Haha. Nice meet Esther. After that, I went over to CheeWei's place, she changed, put her car at her place and off we went to the stadium using cab and train. We met Uncle and family at stadium.

Jordan, Aunty and Jordan's cousin.

Uncle, Me and CheeWei.

Asma!

Bands which were qualified for Finals.

Christy and I.CheeWei and I.

Shan Jie sent us all home after that. We sent CheeWei back first because she needs to wake up early for church the following day. After that, we went for supper again. Haha. Thanks Shan Jie for the ride in KL for few nights. Appreciate it a lot.

Sunday, I went to Mom's place at Damansara for lunch with my aunt and her friends. After that I rested at home while my aunt went to style her hair and I followed Ruth to church. After church, I went dinner with my aunt and her church friends. Pastor Sean who is my senior in SJS, who is also my friend's brother, went as well. Haha. After dinner, I went to KL sentral and met up with Joo Lung and Harisman. We went to meet Shamsul at the mamak stall nearby VI school.

After that, we went and picked up Christy and then met up with Zamy, a thailand coach for a drink. They went to a club while Christy and I went opposite, to a restaurant for dinner. She hasn't take her dinner yet. So yea, we talked till 1am and Harisman sent us all home. Thanks to Harisman.

Thanks so much to all my friends at KL. I didn't have a hard time trying to catch the cab to go home late at night. It's hard to go home since I'm staying at Damansara and there's no train station nearby. Thanks buddies!

Following day, MELAKA!! I will post about Melaka again soon! :D