I do not have a very metaphorical beginning. So, All that I can write to give you an idea of the happenings in my life is "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi". Yes!! The Burmese leader is going to visit LSR this Friday and everybody is super excited!
I am a part of the choir that is going to sing some inspirational songs to honor her. That feels so so amazing!
Just as I was looking forward to the event and my participation, I realized something very beautiful!
Ever since my childhood, College has been one big dream for me! I mean the life, the fun, the frolic, the...everything! Before getting through the admission process at LSR, I had never even presumed how wonderful life would soon become. And every bit of that BIG BIG dream is now finding seats in reality!
Daw Suu Kyi's welcome is a major event! I revere that lady from the core of my heart. I am not even close to being sure if I shall be ever able to exhibit such an endurance for my country and my people. So, welcoming her becomes all the more important and exhilarating.
While we sing and rehearse everyday, including Sundays, at College, we tend to feel what that Lady must have undergone. Ms.Vandana Kohli, our trainer, is putting special efforts to make us sound so. ( Ms.Kohli is an amazing personality! Shall soon write about my experience with her!)
So, two days back, I was moved to the third row in the choir- to make situations clear, I must tell you that this row of the choir is highly visible but very lowly comprehensible! Everybody can see that there is a third row, but no faces are to be see- the faces get hidden, only bodies are seen! huh!
When I was told to occupy my position in that row, I was low on mood! I did not want to be on that position. I hated it totally. Glamour and publicity huh! They attract me so much. I was so engrossed that for a second, I thought of leaving the group and abandoning the idea of even being a part of the celebrations. Later, my hysteria came down and I continued with whatever was going on.
Today, I saw many people in the Audi. Honourable dignitaries are going to be there for the celebrations and hence, many volunteers have been deputed. There are, as expected, many places where the volunteers will be working- and many such places would not even get to be known by the Audience. Still, people will work. Do you know why. Because such tiny places together will make the event grand! THAT is the importance of team work. Every member counts...Every effort results.
The event shall fail if the back stage volunteers refuse to work.. Their proper work will ensure that Chairs are put properly, things are good on stage so that when Ms Suu Kyi finally arrives, the Stage looks good and nothing goes embarrassing! Events happening off screen are a major reason why On screen, things look good and pleasant.
So, when I realized that I had been made a tiny part of a group that was a major part of the event, I regained my strength. Regaining it was accompanied by the fact that my voice is a baritone and depsite that, I am getting the opportunity to sing for that wonderful lady!- I am not less lucky! ( At this point, I must thank IMS President for providing me this opportunity! )
So, I am not low on mood anymore! I am one amongst the many drops that together make a Sea. Yes, I am happy :) :)
I am a part of the choir that is going to sing some inspirational songs to honor her. That feels so so amazing!
Just as I was looking forward to the event and my participation, I realized something very beautiful!
Ever since my childhood, College has been one big dream for me! I mean the life, the fun, the frolic, the...everything! Before getting through the admission process at LSR, I had never even presumed how wonderful life would soon become. And every bit of that BIG BIG dream is now finding seats in reality!
Daw Suu Kyi's welcome is a major event! I revere that lady from the core of my heart. I am not even close to being sure if I shall be ever able to exhibit such an endurance for my country and my people. So, welcoming her becomes all the more important and exhilarating.
While we sing and rehearse everyday, including Sundays, at College, we tend to feel what that Lady must have undergone. Ms.Vandana Kohli, our trainer, is putting special efforts to make us sound so. ( Ms.Kohli is an amazing personality! Shall soon write about my experience with her!)
So, two days back, I was moved to the third row in the choir- to make situations clear, I must tell you that this row of the choir is highly visible but very lowly comprehensible! Everybody can see that there is a third row, but no faces are to be see- the faces get hidden, only bodies are seen! huh!
When I was told to occupy my position in that row, I was low on mood! I did not want to be on that position. I hated it totally. Glamour and publicity huh! They attract me so much. I was so engrossed that for a second, I thought of leaving the group and abandoning the idea of even being a part of the celebrations. Later, my hysteria came down and I continued with whatever was going on.
Today, I saw many people in the Audi. Honourable dignitaries are going to be there for the celebrations and hence, many volunteers have been deputed. There are, as expected, many places where the volunteers will be working- and many such places would not even get to be known by the Audience. Still, people will work. Do you know why. Because such tiny places together will make the event grand! THAT is the importance of team work. Every member counts...Every effort results.
The event shall fail if the back stage volunteers refuse to work.. Their proper work will ensure that Chairs are put properly, things are good on stage so that when Ms Suu Kyi finally arrives, the Stage looks good and nothing goes embarrassing! Events happening off screen are a major reason why On screen, things look good and pleasant.
So, when I realized that I had been made a tiny part of a group that was a major part of the event, I regained my strength. Regaining it was accompanied by the fact that my voice is a baritone and depsite that, I am getting the opportunity to sing for that wonderful lady!- I am not less lucky! ( At this point, I must thank IMS President for providing me this opportunity! )
So, I am not low on mood anymore! I am one amongst the many drops that together make a Sea. Yes, I am happy :) :)
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