Hi. I usually only blog about general topics, but I think this one is too dear to me to not be told to everyone. :)

Mayat is a performance put up by the Malay society in my school, and it was held yesterday. My fellow CCA-mates and myself worked on this project for about 2 months, with the past 2 weeks consisting of intensive trainings everyday.

At the beginning of the year, my batchmates and I had a difficult time deciding on what day to hold our drama, because of the tight schedules we all have, where everything and anything was always clashing. However, in the end we decided to settle for 28th of May, but we knew it would be a challenge for all us, one we had to persevere through together. When Cikgu decided to put me in charge of it, I did not really know what I was in for, but I really wanted to see how it went.

As time flew by, our progress was not much, because each of us were busy with our own schedules, with exams, performance tasks, SYF and competitions. It was difficult to stay committed to a project we had set for ourselves.

Just like other CCAs, there were a diverse range of people, some more participative than others, and it was definitely difficult for us whenever there was a shortage of manpower. However, I am really thankful for all those who came down whenever we requested for them to, because it showed the seniors and teachers how much they really respected this CCA.

There were many components to focus on in this project, but as always, we had help; from our teacher I/C and also the TA people. Without their guidance and advice, we would definitely not have been where we are today.

Drama drew nearer and nearer, and all of us became more stressed. Two weeks before the actual pementasan, I still remember how we were all not satisfied with our performance, and we knew we had a lot to work on. The pressure was also mounting as we had a lot to live up to. The directors, stage managers, coordinators and actors have all been trying their utmost best to come down for intensive trainings during schooldays, most of which ended at around 8 p.m.

I am aware that each individual had their own challenges to overcome, their own problems to solve. I really tried my best to accommodate to everyone as much as I could; I could not stand to see anyone of them down, because they are all so dear to me. I tried to make them as happy as I could as much as possible, and I guess I gave it my best shot. I'm very proud of everyone who made sacrifices for the success of this drama, because this shows how much it means to you. I mean, the contributions you all made were tremendous, and without a single person, I don't think it would have been as great as it was yesterday. The support given to me by my peers was also magnanimous, as they were constantly there for me, helping me out when I needed them the most. Their encouragement and hugs definitely made me stronger.

Throughout the process of drama, I enjoyed observing my CCA mates as they were really putting in full concentration and also having fun at the same time. When they laugh at anything, my heart feels lighter as it kind of proves to me that they were enjoying what they were doing. Each of them has their own special traits, and Alhamdulillah, they're all beautiful people, in their own unique ways.

I could not imagine a better set of people to have worked with (and this includes everyone else who was not acting/directing as well) at this point of time, as I am still extremely awed by our performances yesterday. We showed PERBAYU at our best, and I think we definitely brought a good name to our school.

I will never forget all those happy, sad, stressed and cacamarba moments each of us had during the process of our production. I feel like I'm suffering from withdrawal syndrome, as I find it difficult to accept the fact that I would not be getting together with these lovely people after school anymore. They made my days for the past 2 weeks, and throughout this period of time, my thoughts were almost constantly about drama.

I'm thankful to Allah s.w.t. for blessing me with such wonderful friends and teachers, without whom I would not be where I am today. I think this production has taught me more about myself, and how I should improve certain parts of me. I think I've become a stronger person after this, and I would like to say the same for my friends who were really involved in the PERBAYU 2011 project. It was definitely one of the highest peaks in my school life, and whatever bonds we forged, whatever moments we shared, I will always cherish.

Mekar Perbayu Mengharumi Bangsa, Tidak Layu Ditelan Masa.

Insya'Allah.

Hi. I usually only blog about general topics, but I think this one is too dear to me to not be told to everyone. :)

Mayat is a performance put up by the Malay society in my school, and it was held yesterday. My fellow CCA-mates and myself worked on this project for about 2 months, with the past 2 weeks consisting of intensive trainings everyday.

At the beginning of the year, my batchmates and I had a difficult time deciding on what day to hold our drama, because of the tight schedules we all have, where everything and anything was always clashing. However, in the end we decided to settle for 28th of May, but we knew it would be a challenge for all us, one we had to persevere through together. When Cikgu decided to put me in charge of it, I did not really know what I was in for, but I really wanted to see how it went.

As time flew by, our progress was not much, because each of us were busy with our own schedules, with exams, performance tasks, SYF and competitions. It was difficult to stay committed to a project we had set for ourselves.

Just like other CCAs, there were a diverse range of people, some more participative than others, and it was definitely difficult for us whenever there was a shortage of manpower. However, I am really thankful for all those who came down whenever we requested for them to, because it showed the seniors and teachers how much they really respected this CCA.

There were many components to focus on in this project, but as always, we had help; from our teacher I/C and also the TA people. Without their guidance and advice, we would definitely not have been where we are today.

Drama drew nearer and nearer, and all of us became more stressed. Two weeks before the actual pementasan, I still remember how we were all not satisfied with our performance, and we knew we had a lot to work on. The pressure was also mounting as we had a lot to live up to. The directors, stage managers, coordinators and actors have all been trying their utmost best to come down for intensive trainings during schooldays, most of which ended at around 8 p.m.

I am aware that each individual had their own challenges to overcome, their own problems to solve. I really tried my best to accommodate to everyone as much as I could; I could not stand to see anyone of them down, because they are all so dear to me. I tried to make them as happy as I could as much as possible, and I guess I gave it my best shot. I'm very proud of everyone who made sacrifices for the success of this drama, because this shows how much it means to you. I mean, the contributions you all made were tremendous, and without a single person, I don't think it would have been as great as it was yesterday. The support given to me by my peers was also magnanimous, as they were constantly there for me, helping me out when I needed them the most. Their encouragement and hugs definitely made me stronger.

Throughout the process of drama, I enjoyed observing my CCA mates as they were really putting in full concentration and also having fun at the same time. When they laugh at anything, my heart feels lighter as it kind of proves to me that they were enjoying what they were doing. Each of them has their own special traits, and Alhamdulillah, they're all beautiful people, in their own unique ways.

I could not imagine a better set of people to have worked with (and this includes everyone else who was not acting/directing as well) at this point of time, as I am still extremely awed by our performances yesterday. We showed PERBAYU at our best, and I think we definitely brought a good name to our school.

I will never forget all those happy, sad, stressed and cacamarba moments each of us had during the process of our production. I feel like I'm suffering from withdrawal syndrome, as I find it difficult to accept the fact that I would not be getting together with these lovely people after school anymore. They made my days for the past 2 weeks, and throughout this period of time, my thoughts were almost constantly about drama.

I'm thankful to Allah s.w.t. for blessing me with such wonderful friends and teachers, without whom I would not be where I am today. I think this production has taught me more about myself, and how I should improve certain parts of me. I think I've become a stronger person after this, and I would like to say the same for my friends who were really involved in the PERBAYU 2011 project. It was definitely one of the highest peaks in my school life, and whatever bonds we forged, whatever moments we shared, I will always cherish.

Mekar Perbayu Mengharumi Bangsa, Tidak Layu Ditelan Masa.

Insya'Allah.