sinyee_fish

Over the rainbow.

A song we practiced diligently for a choir competition when I was 16. A song that carried so much hope and longing for me. Back then, I was dreaming of growing up, leaving for somewhere "over the rainbow", somewhere far, far away from where I was... someday.

It remains one of my fondest high school memories- a valid excuse to skip class for choir rehearsal, a little pocket of joy tucked into days that often felt a little grey. Years later, I sometimes still dream of that 16-year-old me singing in the choir.

Today I saw a beautiful, full rainbow stretching across the lake and it brought all of that back, reminding me of this recording from a month ago.

I'm finally somewhere far, far away from where I was back then.
Not over the rainbow, but I'm happy to be here.

And ah, singing brings me so much joy.

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P/S: Oops I can't believe I forgot one of the most important lines-

/ Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue.
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true /

Yes, they do. 🌈