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Thursday, April 02, 2009, 12:07 AM

A Tribute To A Friend

I have a close buddy, her name is Caylynn. I have known her since the primary school days. We were in the same class when we were in Primary 5. 5/2 was the class. We didn't talk much back then, just saying "hi" and stuff, like colleagues. Soon, it was the year 2000 and we were not in the same class. Then came the secondary school days. Guess what, we were posted to the same class and from Secondary 1 to 2, we didn't talk much. It was during the 3rd year when we started to talk and communicate like humans do. Then came the final year and it was case closed, but the start of a new band. A band, that was determined to break new grounds when the local scene was pretty much a big piece of shit. We did not really have a name, but we have an identity. Monikers like "The Transfusions" and "Blood Transfusions" were brought up, but neither of those worked out. In the end, we stuck to it being nameless for what matters most was playing and improving as a team. The original lineup consisted of yours truly (vocals, guitar), Jonathan (vocals, guitar), George (drums), Terence (bass) and Caylynn on the keys. But soon, it started to change as some drifted in and out. Therefore, there were "special" guests like Johan, Dingyan and Mmairah, who all featured on the drums. Ironically, all we really needed were drummers at that time. After that, we did not really jam, as we were busy with our side projects. She had her school band while I was busy with the church band. But still, we met up for gigs and the first proper one was Baybeats 2006. That led me to a path of destruction as I went for all three days and my ears were ringing for nuts' sake. But going back to the topic, she was encouraging me to go for local gigs but as international bands started to fly in, they became the mainstay and priority. She thus became a gig buddy of mine and as a result of this, most of my friends know Caylynn. Hannah knows her, my brother knows her, Johan knows her, Darren knows her, Jonathan Tang knows her, Lester knows her, Lifang knows her, Jessica knows her, Raimy knows her, Hannah's friend knows her, Romie knows her, Isa knows her, Garry knows her and the list goes on (or it has probably finished). If you don't believe, I have photos to prove:

But yea, all these will come to an end when she flies off to Hawaii for overseas studies later. Therefore, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus concert was her last gig in Singapore:

I will definitely miss her. All the jamming sessions, gig outings, the meet-ups with Sherry and Joeyee, the constant spotting of her at different places like Marina Square and City Hall MRT and etc. All these will be missed but yes, may the memories be left alone for they are indeed precious. So yes, I will get your David Archuleta CD signed and soon, we'll meet up for Singfest indeed. All the best to you Cay! We'll miss you!

With Sincerity,
Jeremy
(One down, one more to go. This time, it'll be emotionally heartwrenching)