Topsy Turvy Day

The day started out great.

I was going to Hornguys. Finally. To get my horn. Never mind its going to take a monster 2hour public bus ride to get there. This was it.

The long and short of it. I got there. I met Noah Gladstone. I tried out a million horns. Also tried out Noah's horn, first Conn 88h 1938 ever. Played like a gem. Tried the Xeno, tried Conns, Willsons, Bach, but loved the Kanstul 1588T. Got it although it was a tad off budget. But couldn't pay for it. Because of the credit limit that I busted with my previous housing payment. Noah was great, and he's holding the horn for me now. I know when I get back I am so going to bust my ass working to pay for this horn, but I really like the way it plays! SO I take another 2.5h to head back to UCLA, dejected and absolutly knackered that I would have to make my way down another time to get my horn. Not that there's any hurry of course, but the thought of the journey up and down just kills me.

Reached back and took a nap before going for dinner. And then my roommates and I went for the Women's Volleyball game, UCLA vs USC. Our eternal rivals. woooohoooo, this was going to be some game. The anticipation of the crowd and energy at the event was enough to take away the moodiness from the wasted trip today. But when it started it was nothing like I imagined. Yes we started with a few cheers to set the mood, but what was amazing was, the singing of the Star Spangled Banner before the game. Americans with hands on their heart, gazing at the flag while the beautiful voice of a UCLA senior rang through the air, filling the arena and hearts alike. It is at times like these, where I wonder, if "Majulah Singapura" was in English, perhaps the chord that it could strike in the hearts of our citizens, would be very much greater. As it is, I am filled with an immense feeling in my heart everytime I hear the Star Spangled Banner or God Save the Queen. MY ROOMMATE IS PLAYING "MAJULAH SINGAPURA" NOW". (ok hearing this here again really feeeeeeels good now)

UCLA beats USC. WOOOHOOOOO. The boisterous crowd, the energetic band, the noobish USC away supporters and band who suck, lol. The game itself was pretty entertaining, with UCLA beating USC by 3 sets to 1. The cheerleaders and the spirit squad were very "entertaining" as well. Heh. A memorable day surely today has been, and pictures will soon come.