Went for a 'trial piano class' today.

When my teacher asked when was the last time I played the piano, I told him I'd just played yesterday, but not classical playing lah. Haha. Then he started talking about some beats and quavers and crotchet notes and blablabla. Seeing I've totally abandoned theory 5 years ago, it took me a while to comprehend all he was saying. Then he asked me what beat/something like that I played yesterday, as an accompaniment. He looked fairly puzzled when I said, "Bluff my way through lah..."

Like my guitar teacher, he too asked what made me quit piano lessons & exams 5 years ago. Hahaha. I simply told him I hated the piano. And said it could have been the teacher's fault. Which, in retrospect, could explain the 'disturbed' look on his face when he heard that. Mmm, perhaps it wasn't the wisest thing to say to a teacher I just met today. -__-

The monthly fees are exorbitant though, although I kinda expected it. Music lessons have never been cheap. Still.. to combine it with my classical guitar monthly fees.. *sigh*

However, I did save a lot by going to form 6, and after this, hopefully a local university (am hoping for a scholarship for whatever I study next, hehehe IF I do well enough), and I took minimal tuition(for subjects not offered in school) during my schooling days, so I suppose it isn't that bad.. (yea, I'm comforting myself.) Haha. I can simply quit both, or drop one instrument, but I really don't want to. I'm attempting to complete both to as high a level as I can, so that I'll always have the option of veering off from a 'traditional' career if I ever feel the need to. ;-)

Besides, I enjoy them. =)

Anyway, lately I've been pondering over what to study next. I think I've narrowed it down to Economics, Law, or English Literature.

Economics- Because I found it easy, and it'll be one of the most flexible degrees to find a job with. However, I keep reminding myself, I think I'll rather lecture than join the corporate world.. so do I really need such a 'flexible' qualification?

Law- Because while I'm not so sure how tough Economics can get(particularly MATH), I'm pretty sure I can do Law. Mugging's my middle name. ;-) However, I'm not entirely fond of speaking, and after talking to a couple of lawyers, I've been told that most types of lawyers have to speak well. I think I can speak, albeit precisely, without beating around the bush. But do I like talking a lot?

English Literature- Ah, my first love. The reason why I suffered through STPM taking 5 subjects, only to discover that UM changed their criteria for the course I aimed, and I need not have suffered 5 subjects! However, I do not regret taking English Literature, I think I'll still be given priority should I apply for this course. I have no doubt I'll enjoy this subject(no mugging, no math involved, just critical thinking).. hehe.

I know this subject gave me an extremely tough time during STPM, but that was because I paid so much attention to other subjects, and was rather last minute with it. Particularly because no mugging was involved, so I could just read through a synopsis and discuss it in an exam. Hahaha. But towards the end I realised I needed to do more than that if I wanted an A. Oh well.

Seems easy, right? I should just take up Eng. Lit. without further ado. My heart would love it. My head, however, screams, 'LOGIC! LOGIC!' If I can qualify for a 'better' course like Economics, Law, or even Business, why am I taking this course up?? The job scope is definitely the narrowest if you compare it to others.

But.. head vs. heart. Haih.

I'll pray over it. ;-) And wait for STPM results to come out. Hehe. And see...

God bless,
Jo