On 13.10. I was sitting in a train that brought me to Cologne. How the month passed by I do not know, tomorrow is 13.11. I took some photos and have not had time to share them with you. I’m quickly sending you a few e-postcards today, perhaps more to come when I have more …
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you might know that I usually do not post on Sunday. It is because of the Christian commandment that I am following, I should rest one day in a week. If you want to know more about why am I not posting on Sunday, can read this …
When I realized November has come, alarm bells started to ring in my head. Where did the 10 months go? When I am counting how many weeks to my 3 organ recitals, I am like a cat on a hot tin roof. I guess I have to nail myself to this chair for the whole …
One day, after accompanying a midday prayer in Stuttgart Stiftskirche, I visited a book shop. Inside the book shop, the first floor, next to the postcard stand, among the red couch was the place I bumped into Mr. Faust. To be exact, I met the Goethe’s quote that taken from his tragedy – FAUST. It …
Today, I accompanied the very last Easter worship service, also the last worship service as an employed church musician. I will still accompany worship service in the future, but not bound to a congregation. I know that life would not be easier, I might be very naïve, still I hope for considerable degree of autonomy …
“On Wednesday night is a concert, do you have time?”“No, I have worship service to play.”“On Saturday night we plan to cook together, are you in?”“No, I have worship service to play.”“Family call at 9.30 p.m. Malaysia time!”“Sorry I cannot join, I have worship service to play.” After worship service is before another worship service …
When I ask myself every 3 to 5 days the question : “Is working as a church musician the right occupation for me?” I guess the answer is pretty clear: No. Why am I still keeping the job and keep renewing my work contract? Because I am timid. It is a secure job to pay …
I have just done the Holy week, Good Friday and Easter worship service marathon. While I was so concentrated on my work, of course I have no space left for the Easter celebration like decorating my apartment or bake cake. However, I am so thankful for those people who make an effort to make my …
There are many factors for why am I frustrated or overwhelmed at work. I realized, the more stress I have, the more I need my friends and family. On Sunday, like every Sunday, I made mistakes when playing organ, and I was not happy about it. Luckily, afterward, a friend took me for a walk …
I was practicing organ for Good Friday. I received an email about musical wishes for a funeral. The pastor asked me if I can play Bach’s Air for a wedding. I accompanied a worship service on piano in a retirement home. Another pastor talked to me about music for a baptism. At the same time …