monoceros blogsSome time back, when I was closing a bank account in Singapore, the lady teller asked me while playing air violin, "Are you...the violin player?"
She'd mistaken me for that famous violinist of Singaporean and Thai heritage because we have very similar names. The only difference is the placement of the hyphen. I quickly pointed out the error and said that the musician resides in England. The teller thought she might still have links to Singapore, coming back every now and then to handle affairs like the closing of bank accounts. I laughed and told her I only wish I were that gifted.
Last Friday, I met up with Lim Jia, who was struggling with a large shopping bag, so I offered to carry her trumpet case for her. It's black, sturdy, and has a solid handle. Carrying it, I almost believed I could be a musician.
Posted by Monoceros at June 2, 2005 8:21 AMeverytime i carry my guitar out, i almost believe i can play the guitar....
Posted by: airhole at June 3, 2005 4:29 AMi feel that way too whenever i carry the cello case... it makes me think i might actually be a cellist... wish i could play better!
Posted by: tiggie at June 3, 2005 7:34 AMAhem! She's called 'Mae' because our mothers exchanged notes on Chinese names shortly after I was born. That's why we have the same Chinese names (I've got the extra 'Jin' which has made me a laughing stock every time the US$ depreciates).
Of course, after playschool she moved to the UK and the rest is History. Meanwhile, I'm slogging away back home as a measely little public servant :-P
Posted by: Van Tan at June 6, 2005 2:30 AMAirhole and Tigs, I believe both of you play your said instruments rather well. I've heard other people talk about your playing before, Airhole. =) And Tigs, by sheer virtue of how good you are at whatever you do, I'm sure you're being to modest here.
Oh, Van or Ms. USD, I certainly remember that story! I knew your English names were the same, didn't know she has the same Chinese name too.
Posted by: monoceros at June 6, 2005 1:51 PM