Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Sixteen Going on Seventeen
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
I finished watching season 3 of the O.C yesterday and there was this scene when Marissa wanted to invite Calvin to the Harbor Prom and she told him about this scene from The Sound of Music where Liesl and Rolfe were singing 'Sixteen going on Seventeen'. I watched The Sound of Music years ago when I was in primary school. I don't really remember it, but would definately catch it again.
I love this song, love it more cause I am Sixteen going on Seventeen =)
Rolfe: You wait little girl on an empty stage
For fate to turn the light on
Your life little girl is an empty page
That men will want to write on
Liesl: To write on...
Rolfe: You are sixteen going on seventeen, baby it's time to think
Better beware, be canny and careful, baby you're on the brink
You are sixteen going on seventeen, fellows will fall in line
Eager young lads, and roues and cads
Will offer you food and wine
Totally unprepared are you, to face a world of men
Timid and shy and scared are you, of things beyond your ken
You need someone older and wiser, telling you what to do
I am seventeen going on eighteen, I'll take care of you
Liesl: I am sixteen going on seventeen, I know that I'm naive
Fellows I meet may tell me I'm sweet, and willingly I believe
I am sixteen going on seventeen, innocent as a rose
Bachelor dandies, drinkers of brandies, what do I know of those
Totally unprepared am I, to face a world of men
Timid and shy and scared am I, of things beyond my ken
I need someone older and wiser, telling me what to do
You are seventeen going on eighteen, I'll depend on you
Well, I am turning seventeen in less then 2 week's time. I think, after my 14th birthday, my parents became so preoccupied with their career that they forgot my birthday. Honestly, I do care a lot about my parents remembering my birthday. For the past few years, I spent my birthday without a cake. Well, at least last year was fine, I had a lovely time with my friends.
I do not suppose this year's birthday would be an enjoyable occasion as I am thousand of miles away from home. I reckon, the older you get, the more insignificant your birthday becomes.
The best present that I hope to receive this birthday is just simply a big hug from people who loves me, that would be the best gift ever.
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I have just started my classes this week. For year 1, I have to take 4 units for commerce, and I took Accounting, Economics, Management and Marketing. So far, everything's fine. My first week of university studies have been pretty interesting. It is a huge transistion, from secondary school to foundation studies and now going for lectures and tutorials.
Whatever it is, I miss being back in humid Singapore. Being back with Kwan, my family, my lovely and amusing friends.
Another 4 months to go.
Adieu.
9:05 PM |
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