Sunday, October 14, 2007

Right this moment, I'm listening to a classical CD I bought off the shelves during our weekend lunch outing. Somehow, it brought back memories of our European Honeymoon yet again.

I vividly recalled sobbing at the train station, when I heard 2 italians busking. One was playing a violin the other was playing a piano accordion. Their performance was so touching and it rings vividly in my mind the lively performance they did, in the underpass connecting to the trains, them tapping to the music, clearly enjoying what they did. Despite their immense talent, they still need to busk in order to earn a living. I was very touched and I think that they are the true heros.

Why are musical talents that difficult to gain recognition?

Once I had dreams of becoming a world class performer but reality bites made me realised that it was not practical. Thus I had given up that dream and pursued a more practical one instead getting my certificate that would enable me to have a stepping stone in life, to earn my dough to get on with life as was expected of me.

These days the local government is now "opening" up its mind, allowing locals to pursue their artisitic love. I have already missed my boat, given my "grand age".
I do hope that in time to come, those who truly adore music will get to pursue their love, without having to be concerned about the practicality of it because in order to do so, that means you are truly embracing life, living life as fully as you could in one lifetime.

I miss Europe.