2010 came and went...2011 here we come!

Hi everyone,

First comes my 19th birthday, then comes Christmas, and the next up is the year 2011. In the meantime, I would be sitting down and writing everything on a piece of paper to discuss what my resolutions are, narrow them down, and think of where to go to reach for my goals for the new year. For example, my resolutions would be travelling to places internationally, swim with the dolphins, take up new instruments, etc.

Anyway, I have a couple of gigs happening next month in which I will be singing the national anthem at the Surrey Eagles hockey games held at the South Surrey Arena on January 8th and 30th. Be sure to catch one of those games and show some spirit for our team!

Have a safe and wonderful new year and I hope to see you all very soon.

The Best Weekend I've Ever Had!!

Hi everyone,

It's been a busy week so far, but last weekend sure was a blast.

While I was counting down the days of Christmas, I've had two concerts in two days which is more exhilarating and exciting for me to experience. Firstly, I performed at the Pacific Carlton for the 2010-2011 season of the White Rock Chamber Music Concert Series on a Saturday night. I've sung at least three songs on the first set list including a piece written in the 18th century which is Bendetto Marcello's "Quella Fiama," Zerlina's aria from Don Giovanni by Mozart, and "Sorry Her Lot" from HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan.

After the first set, I was greeting and mingling along with other folks as I met up with my stepmother, my sister Alicia, and my father. I was very glad to catch up to them for my performances which brings special delight to my heart.

The second half started off with two songs that seem so mellow and gentle such as "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" from the title Broadway musical and Mark Hayes' arrangement of that 16th-century Christmas carol called "The Conventry Carol."

In addition to the concert, there were several talented musicians, from beginners to advanced, that came to step up to the plate to show what they've got including three pianists, a saxophone player, a flute player and a cellist. On each setlist, they belt out many traditional carols and classic songs that are noteworthy leaving people on their seats speechless and floored.

I feel very blessed to be part of this concert series and I'd be willing to share music with the people who enjoy classical and opera as much as I do.

The Everlasting Light Christmas concert on Sunday evening has ran really smoothly as the choir, the 40-piece orchestra and I did our best to nail down those Inspirational Christmas tunes with different medleys under the direction of our choral master Eldon McBride. There were a couple of dramatists, several soloists including me as well as testimonies given out by other people. In every one of those songs, they deliver the message is based on the birth of Jesus in Bethelaham. What I find extraordinary about the story of the nativity scene is that God has given the glory and praise to everyone that Jesus has lived in all of us.

For my solo, I sang "Light of a Million Mornings" which talks about a new beginning and a new journey to follow. Every time I see a light shining upon me, it makes me think that God is always here to guide me and to protect me every step of the way.

It may be overwhelming, but it was so hard to believe that with all the support I was given by friends and family members that truly adored me and my music.

Overall, it was the best weekend I've ever had!