Gosh I am just beginning to realize how tough it is to slog through chem revision for chem O. It's boring. It's crappy. It makes me feel like an idiot (except some of the physical chem questions which are quite funky to do upon reading up on the topic). What else...
It's going to take me a lot more willpower to crash through all those prep problems I downloaded off the net.
A sneaky suspicion tells me that more than half of my answers may be wrong. On the other hand, it seems as if some of the MCQ options they provided are ALSO WRONG. Gah.
On a side note, I LOVE my new phone. Twisting it round and round's really thrilling - and distracting =(. Thanks lots Mum!
Now time to get back to chem O mugging. Keeping my fingers crossed!
*resumes problem 23 of 39*.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
DAMN the HOSTEL INTERNET
My frigging LAN port at hostel blew on me. Now I have to resort to using Ching Pin's LAN port in his room. Thank God he's now at Japan happily enjoying his week. Ahh hope he is having loads of fun there with Long. =)
That's it. I am going to complain to Mr Wong tomorrow. No questions asked about that. Hmph.
CHINESE IS OVER. NO. MORE. CHINESE. *BEEP*
Someday I will ensure I will take my chinese textbook and burn/shred it. Heh heh heh.
Now back to mugging chem O. Sian.
Tomorrow got english and physio exam! Everyone jiayou!
And the more I think about it, the more it disturbs me. Conclusion? I think too much for my own good. Move along.
That's it. I am going to complain to Mr Wong tomorrow. No questions asked about that. Hmph.
CHINESE IS OVER. NO. MORE. CHINESE. *BEEP*
Someday I will ensure I will take my chinese textbook and burn/shred it. Heh heh heh.
Now back to mugging chem O. Sian.
Tomorrow got english and physio exam! Everyone jiayou!
And the more I think about it, the more it disturbs me. Conclusion? I think too much for my own good. Move along.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Utopia down
Damn Utopia is currently down or something. Can't seem to login. Rawr. Blah forget it shall try logging in like later or something. Yeah hopefully things will work out.
Have to pia chinese tomorrow! >.<
Have to pia chinese tomorrow! >.<
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Omg Emo
The Click Five - Jenny
She calls me baby, then she won't call me.
Says she adores me and then ignores me.
Jenny, what's the problem?
She keeps her distance and sits on fences.
Puts up resistance and builds defenses.
Jenny, what's the problem?
You leave me hanging on the line.
Every time you change your mind.
First You say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I"m standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny, it's killing me.
She needs her own space. She's playing mind games.
Ends up at my place saying that she's changed.
Jenny, what's the problem?
I'm trying to read between the lines.
You got me going out of my mind.
First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I'm standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny, it's killing me. It's killing me. It's killing me.
Jenny.
First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I'm standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny.
First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
We're standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny. It's killing me. It's killing me. Jenny.
****************
Emo right? Emo right? Oh gosh... welcome to The Click Five. -.-
She calls me baby, then she won't call me.
Says she adores me and then ignores me.
Jenny, what's the problem?
She keeps her distance and sits on fences.
Puts up resistance and builds defenses.
Jenny, what's the problem?
You leave me hanging on the line.
Every time you change your mind.
First You say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I"m standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny, it's killing me.
She needs her own space. She's playing mind games.
Ends up at my place saying that she's changed.
Jenny, what's the problem?
I'm trying to read between the lines.
You got me going out of my mind.
First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I'm standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny, it's killing me. It's killing me. It's killing me.
Jenny.
First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I'm standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny.
First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
We're standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny. It's killing me. It's killing me. Jenny.
****************
Emo right? Emo right? Oh gosh... welcome to The Click Five. -.-
Friday, October 26, 2007
Exams!
Oh my feeling darn slack again. Nevermind. Just take the first step...
Wishing everyone from NUSHS all the best in the upcoming exams! =)
Better get back to chem O.... grr.
Wishing everyone from NUSHS all the best in the upcoming exams! =)
Better get back to chem O.... grr.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Physics O day!
Lol no am not taking part in physics O. Today the school team sat for the paper, and all of them say it is hard! Hahaha ouch. Oh well, it is an Olympiad after all, so it being hard is no surprise I guess. ^^
Hmm, today was really dull, aside from the final two hours of physics. Math lesson was spent going through questions (of which I fell straight asleep) in the AP stats paper. Physics (Mech) was just going through assignment, quiz, and going through exam outline. Chinese was script checking (got 69/100 for paper 2. Hoping for a decent score for paper 1). And English was spent revising concepts, which to me seemed more like a rather general discussion which didn't seem to go anywhere. Bleh.
Well at least the last two hours of the day was quite fun, and ironically, that lesson was the dreaded two-hour physics (E&M) slot. Mr Lim was wrapping up the final bits of the module content for magnetism, and spent the remaining time going through the exercises with us. Was really fun, as towards the middle part most of us were already leaving our seats and moving about, asking each other excitedly on what the solution of each question should be like, and going forward to write the answer on the board. It was really a stark contrast to those "good ol days" in PC4104 last year, where Mr Lim could spend two hours on a Monday morning talking to a class which was literally stoning right back at him. Oh and fyi, that class was my mentor group, and I was one of the 20 who was uninterestedly stoning in his class, sad to say.
Today, however, seemed so much more different. I felt more... energetic. And even offered my solution on the board - something I never did in Mr Lim's class before. I suppose it helps when you've did some of the questions beforehand, and when the class size is so much smaller due to the lack of Physics O students. In Mr Lim's words, it promotes a more lively, informal discussion styled kinda teaching. I like it that way. That's how learning should arise anyway, instead from just mere lecturing. A silent class is a dead class, if you get what I mean. Zzz.
Unfortunately, this turn of events won't stop me cursing at the magnetism quiz we will be having on Thursday afternoon. Blah.
For some reason, I really feel the school should separate the students into classes based on ability. It's not a matter of bias against weaker students, but it's about benefits towards every student in general. By splitting the students up according to their performance in specific subjects, they can be grouped together with students of similar ability and learn together at a pace they are comfortable with, and this removes pressure provided by 'elite' students learning way faster than the class, or frustration by these 'elites' from the slowing pace due to a couple of weaker students.
In addition, I believe the teachers will be able to benefit by adapting the way they teach in each class, depending on the type of students they are faced with. A simple case to illustrate this would be to split the physics O students from the other physics honours students. Without the physics O students, I think the remaining people in my class are learning much better anyway, because each of us would get a chance to show what we know instead of simply being overshadowed by students who are better in physics. Also, we get to continue learning at a set pace, but at the same time leave room for the honours students to continue to accelerate and tackle even harder questions in the course material. I suppose the physics O students would definitely not mind such an alternative. It's better than to simply skip class anyway, unless that was why the student wanted to join the olympiad to begin with, which I find is a rather childish and arrogant mentality.
Gosh I realize I've been blogging so much about physics in the past two days. I think I'm being 'bought over'. LOL. Nah my interest will continue to lie in chemistry... PHYSICAL chemistry is fun. Less mind-boggling than crunching all that random nonsense from stuff like spectroscopy and organic, though admittedly interesting, seemed no more interesting than studying for any other aspect of bio. So yeah.
Now anti-physics people, your second chance to shoot me again. XD
Chem O lesson in the evening! Prof successfully crammed as much as he could teach us about organic chem into almost 3 hours. Absolutely amazing, that man is, though he is insistent that we should not be sticking to Markovnikov's rule. He almost seems as if he hates that guy lol. Got lost towards the end of the lesson, but I guess I shall just have to review those stuff towards the end of the day. Gonna have to borrow Mikel's copy of Clayden - more appropriately, Prof Lai's copy of Clayden. Lol! Hope he still has it with him! =D
It's hilarious what people can think up of when nothing is said. Nevermind I suppose.
Hmm, today was really dull, aside from the final two hours of physics. Math lesson was spent going through questions (of which I fell straight asleep) in the AP stats paper. Physics (Mech) was just going through assignment, quiz, and going through exam outline. Chinese was script checking (got 69/100 for paper 2. Hoping for a decent score for paper 1). And English was spent revising concepts, which to me seemed more like a rather general discussion which didn't seem to go anywhere. Bleh.
Well at least the last two hours of the day was quite fun, and ironically, that lesson was the dreaded two-hour physics (E&M) slot. Mr Lim was wrapping up the final bits of the module content for magnetism, and spent the remaining time going through the exercises with us. Was really fun, as towards the middle part most of us were already leaving our seats and moving about, asking each other excitedly on what the solution of each question should be like, and going forward to write the answer on the board. It was really a stark contrast to those "good ol days" in PC4104 last year, where Mr Lim could spend two hours on a Monday morning talking to a class which was literally stoning right back at him. Oh and fyi, that class was my mentor group, and I was one of the 20 who was uninterestedly stoning in his class, sad to say.
Today, however, seemed so much more different. I felt more... energetic. And even offered my solution on the board - something I never did in Mr Lim's class before. I suppose it helps when you've did some of the questions beforehand, and when the class size is so much smaller due to the lack of Physics O students. In Mr Lim's words, it promotes a more lively, informal discussion styled kinda teaching. I like it that way. That's how learning should arise anyway, instead from just mere lecturing. A silent class is a dead class, if you get what I mean. Zzz.
Unfortunately, this turn of events won't stop me cursing at the magnetism quiz we will be having on Thursday afternoon. Blah.
For some reason, I really feel the school should separate the students into classes based on ability. It's not a matter of bias against weaker students, but it's about benefits towards every student in general. By splitting the students up according to their performance in specific subjects, they can be grouped together with students of similar ability and learn together at a pace they are comfortable with, and this removes pressure provided by 'elite' students learning way faster than the class, or frustration by these 'elites' from the slowing pace due to a couple of weaker students.
In addition, I believe the teachers will be able to benefit by adapting the way they teach in each class, depending on the type of students they are faced with. A simple case to illustrate this would be to split the physics O students from the other physics honours students. Without the physics O students, I think the remaining people in my class are learning much better anyway, because each of us would get a chance to show what we know instead of simply being overshadowed by students who are better in physics. Also, we get to continue learning at a set pace, but at the same time leave room for the honours students to continue to accelerate and tackle even harder questions in the course material. I suppose the physics O students would definitely not mind such an alternative. It's better than to simply skip class anyway, unless that was why the student wanted to join the olympiad to begin with, which I find is a rather childish and arrogant mentality.
Gosh I realize I've been blogging so much about physics in the past two days. I think I'm being 'bought over'. LOL. Nah my interest will continue to lie in chemistry... PHYSICAL chemistry is fun. Less mind-boggling than crunching all that random nonsense from stuff like spectroscopy and organic, though admittedly interesting, seemed no more interesting than studying for any other aspect of bio. So yeah.
Now anti-physics people, your second chance to shoot me again. XD
Chem O lesson in the evening! Prof successfully crammed as much as he could teach us about organic chem into almost 3 hours. Absolutely amazing, that man is, though he is insistent that we should not be sticking to Markovnikov's rule. He almost seems as if he hates that guy lol. Got lost towards the end of the lesson, but I guess I shall just have to review those stuff towards the end of the day. Gonna have to borrow Mikel's copy of Clayden - more appropriately, Prof Lai's copy of Clayden. Lol! Hope he still has it with him! =D
It's hilarious what people can think up of when nothing is said. Nevermind I suppose.
Monday, October 22, 2007
=)
Well, I initially felt like blogging about a particular type of people, but the urge seemed to have left me since I finished the physics test. Ah yes. Let's just say my temperament towards physics fluctuates like that of a pendulum. Predictable, yet erratic at times.
I just don't understand. Does giving up on a subject mean you no longer have a innate curiosity to know more about it? It puzzles me that just because an individual doesn't score well in it means that he/she will completely give up on the subject. For instance, if I do poorly in chinese, does that mean I will give up on it and not teach my children chinese? If I've given up on geography and history, does that mean I cannot talk to geog/hist students about the relevant subjects? If I've never touched music nor art, does that mean I will never learn how to appreciate it? Obviously not!
Sometimes students often find themselves confused between what is "hating" a subject, and not being able to perform for a subject. Quitting on a subject just because it is tough is no valid excuse. At least, that's my take on it.
I still stick to my central belief in joining NUSHS 3 years ago - to challenge myself with math and science of standards I've never imagined myself doing at a pre-U level before. For instance, physics honours is one, and chem O is another. It's a real shame I didn't consider joining the physics O training back in Year 4... if not I MAY have been part of the physics O team sent this year too. Ah well guess it's a give and take scenario here.
Honestly, who deserves more credit: the person who scored a 5.0 for 3 honours 1 major, or a 4.5 - even a 4.0 - for 4 honours? I should think the latter. After all, the war hero emerges not from the victor, but from those who have risen from the ashes, beaten but ever-ready to fight an overwhelming tide.
But then again, I would be naive to consider a person's success in school solely on his/her grades. I guess other things need to be taken into account too, such as personal character development, one's personality, involvement in school, CCA, collaborations with external organizations, be it academic or non-academic, etc. There's just so much more we can - and should - judge a person by, instead of merely his/her semestral report.
But seriously, back to the subject.
I don't think I am in any further position to critique the topic aforementioned. After all, this school works on a highly individualized pace of learning anyway, and I should not be the one who judges others based on an iron bar I set for myself. Who knows if other people's bars are made of lead, or even silver and gold. =)
I should try to imagine myself swapping out for an aluminium bar. That would be funky, trying to get myself there and survive. Ah nevermind.
Chun-han Su from Asian Science Camp puts things in perspective very well. He took a double degree in medicine AND physics in the National Taiwan University, and was one of the top 60 candidates across Taiwan who managed to get a place in med school. He told me, that the reason why he chose his second degree to be physics is because 1. he liked doing physics in high school, and more importantly, 2. physics is not just a science in itself, but the sharpening of one's mind. Very, very smooth. I like the way he put it.
It is no wonder that more than half of the people in Chem O also do Physics O anyway. Because I suppose people who are talented in physics tend to have a sharper mind that can adapt to tackle other areas in math and science. Dad was right after all. I shouldn't even have considered doing a physics major, when a honours module isn't too far from my current position. Who gives a damn even if my CAP drops below 4.5 this year, or next year? It's the challenge and never-give-up attitude that matters.
I know this contradicts the message from the H1 Chinese exam passage, but I don't give a damn. The day I drop my spirit is the day I will fall out of the rat race. And I doubt that will be happening anytime soon within the next decade.
I've come to an understanding. Physics is not just a science. It's one's ability to understand the natural world around us, at a most fundamental level. Not as fundamental as math, but basic enough to formulate the building blocks contributing to other facets of life, such as technology, psychology, natural sciences, etc.
Not suggesting that those who can't do physics are disadvantaged though, but I must say that now, looking back at the things I've done in class, physics does bring about a wealth of benefits, such as a more resilent character (imagines the countless hours spent tackling a few challenge problems in homework set. Can't imagine myself going further with physics O at any rate), a better visualization of the physical world, and most importantly, a better appreciation of the works contributed by famous physicists such as Michael Faraday, Max Planck (yes he is a physicist. Not a chemist), Albert Einstein, James Maxwell, etc, just as how an artist would appreciate the works of Michaelangelo, or Raphael, or Leonardo Da Vinci.
Now all those anti-physics people out there, you can start flaming me. =)
I am glad I didn't drop honours module last year, despite increasing pressure from my falling physics grades and expectation to perform academically. I just... regret not taking up more of it when I had the chance. Well, at least I hope I will learn to regret less in the future.
Seize the day, or die regretting the time you lost.
I just don't understand. Does giving up on a subject mean you no longer have a innate curiosity to know more about it? It puzzles me that just because an individual doesn't score well in it means that he/she will completely give up on the subject. For instance, if I do poorly in chinese, does that mean I will give up on it and not teach my children chinese? If I've given up on geography and history, does that mean I cannot talk to geog/hist students about the relevant subjects? If I've never touched music nor art, does that mean I will never learn how to appreciate it? Obviously not!
Sometimes students often find themselves confused between what is "hating" a subject, and not being able to perform for a subject. Quitting on a subject just because it is tough is no valid excuse. At least, that's my take on it.
I still stick to my central belief in joining NUSHS 3 years ago - to challenge myself with math and science of standards I've never imagined myself doing at a pre-U level before. For instance, physics honours is one, and chem O is another. It's a real shame I didn't consider joining the physics O training back in Year 4... if not I MAY have been part of the physics O team sent this year too. Ah well guess it's a give and take scenario here.
Honestly, who deserves more credit: the person who scored a 5.0 for 3 honours 1 major, or a 4.5 - even a 4.0 - for 4 honours? I should think the latter. After all, the war hero emerges not from the victor, but from those who have risen from the ashes, beaten but ever-ready to fight an overwhelming tide.
But then again, I would be naive to consider a person's success in school solely on his/her grades. I guess other things need to be taken into account too, such as personal character development, one's personality, involvement in school, CCA, collaborations with external organizations, be it academic or non-academic, etc. There's just so much more we can - and should - judge a person by, instead of merely his/her semestral report.
But seriously, back to the subject.
I don't think I am in any further position to critique the topic aforementioned. After all, this school works on a highly individualized pace of learning anyway, and I should not be the one who judges others based on an iron bar I set for myself. Who knows if other people's bars are made of lead, or even silver and gold. =)
I should try to imagine myself swapping out for an aluminium bar. That would be funky, trying to get myself there and survive. Ah nevermind.
Chun-han Su from Asian Science Camp puts things in perspective very well. He took a double degree in medicine AND physics in the National Taiwan University, and was one of the top 60 candidates across Taiwan who managed to get a place in med school. He told me, that the reason why he chose his second degree to be physics is because 1. he liked doing physics in high school, and more importantly, 2. physics is not just a science in itself, but the sharpening of one's mind. Very, very smooth. I like the way he put it.
It is no wonder that more than half of the people in Chem O also do Physics O anyway. Because I suppose people who are talented in physics tend to have a sharper mind that can adapt to tackle other areas in math and science. Dad was right after all. I shouldn't even have considered doing a physics major, when a honours module isn't too far from my current position. Who gives a damn even if my CAP drops below 4.5 this year, or next year? It's the challenge and never-give-up attitude that matters.
I know this contradicts the message from the H1 Chinese exam passage, but I don't give a damn. The day I drop my spirit is the day I will fall out of the rat race. And I doubt that will be happening anytime soon within the next decade.
I've come to an understanding. Physics is not just a science. It's one's ability to understand the natural world around us, at a most fundamental level. Not as fundamental as math, but basic enough to formulate the building blocks contributing to other facets of life, such as technology, psychology, natural sciences, etc.
Not suggesting that those who can't do physics are disadvantaged though, but I must say that now, looking back at the things I've done in class, physics does bring about a wealth of benefits, such as a more resilent character (imagines the countless hours spent tackling a few challenge problems in homework set. Can't imagine myself going further with physics O at any rate), a better visualization of the physical world, and most importantly, a better appreciation of the works contributed by famous physicists such as Michael Faraday, Max Planck (yes he is a physicist. Not a chemist), Albert Einstein, James Maxwell, etc, just as how an artist would appreciate the works of Michaelangelo, or Raphael, or Leonardo Da Vinci.
Now all those anti-physics people out there, you can start flaming me. =)
I am glad I didn't drop honours module last year, despite increasing pressure from my falling physics grades and expectation to perform academically. I just... regret not taking up more of it when I had the chance. Well, at least I hope I will learn to regret less in the future.
Seize the day, or die regretting the time you lost.
Physics O.
To all those taking the long anticipated physics O paper tomorrow... GOOD LUCK! We're all counting on you guys! =)
Now, time to "wallow in self-pity" as I study for the physics re-test. Feeling like an idiot now. Well, that's better than feeling sleepy at least. XD
Now, time to "wallow in self-pity" as I study for the physics re-test. Feeling like an idiot now. Well, that's better than feeling sleepy at least. XD
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An old man sat by the curb, sharpening his knife against a sharpening rock. His attention was unwavering, and spent all his energy upon the constant back-and-forth motion of the knife. The sound of metal on rock sounded almost melodious to his ears, as he continues in a monotonous manner, seemingly enchanted in the process.
Interestingly, this man was doing so along the curb of a street within the business district, during the morning rush hour where the usual hustle and bustle of men and women walking along the pavement to work takes place. He took no notice of the moving masses around him, neither did they stop to watch him, let alone greet him with a wave or a 'hi'. Everyone was just too busy with their own lives to care about this old man, and the old man didn't seem to mind it that way.
Ever wonder how some of us feel like the old man at times? A social reject, outcast, ignored, indifferent to his surroundings just as people are indifferent towards him. I am sure some of you once had that feeling before... I know of a few friends around me who are like that to a certain extent, and I feel sorry for them. But in this process, I realize that sometimes the person I should be feeling sorry for is myself.
It isn't difficult for us to stop and say hi to these people. So why aren't we doing so?
*random inspiration from Chapter 10, H1 Chinese Textbook*
Interestingly, this man was doing so along the curb of a street within the business district, during the morning rush hour where the usual hustle and bustle of men and women walking along the pavement to work takes place. He took no notice of the moving masses around him, neither did they stop to watch him, let alone greet him with a wave or a 'hi'. Everyone was just too busy with their own lives to care about this old man, and the old man didn't seem to mind it that way.
Ever wonder how some of us feel like the old man at times? A social reject, outcast, ignored, indifferent to his surroundings just as people are indifferent towards him. I am sure some of you once had that feeling before... I know of a few friends around me who are like that to a certain extent, and I feel sorry for them. But in this process, I realize that sometimes the person I should be feeling sorry for is myself.
It isn't difficult for us to stop and say hi to these people. So why aren't we doing so?
*random inspiration from Chapter 10, H1 Chinese Textbook*
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Eventful day
Quite a day it is today, haha. Quite satisfying, considering how it has taken away the stress of school work for just a moment in my hectic life.
Today started off with CL exam in the morning. 3 hours straight... still managed to survive though. As usual, I am not going to bother about what the results of the exam will be. What will come, will come... so long as I don't get another effed up grade for CL, I'm fine. Lol.
I realized hanging out a lot with people like Jia Jun, Tan Li, Dan Qi or Yu Heng will help me improve my mandarin speaking skills considerably. Interesting. Should try conversing more in mandarin... will sound more fluent then. ^^
Anyway moving on, after exam I went back to hostel with Eugene to slack off a bit first before going out to KFC for lunch. Chicken today was horrid, so I shan't elaborate further. Got back to hostel and started doing mechanics assignment 6. Not very sure of the answers, and I don't know whether to trust my instincts or Eugene's take on the questions (he didn't exactly solve the question anyway). Perhaps I shall ask around when the weekend is over.
At 3.30pm, went down to dry lab for physics remedial - yes I am stupid enough in physics to need physics remedial, happy? Sigh was quite useful, got to do those AP Physics C questions and made me realize how much I've forgotten. Need to start revising tomorrow afternoon and cramming everything into my head. With any luck, the next test will hopefully pull up my marks and improve my dismal CA results... *resents self to get an A- overall*
I'm not that good with physics after all.
After physics, I went back and resumed with the assignment. Then came 6.30pm, and I realized that EVERYONE else was wearing formal/full formal attire down for the celebration dinner that night, and what did I have? Council polo-T, black berms, and a pair of red sports shoes. Bloody brilliant...
Thank goodness Kegan was there, and he nicely offered me a spare shirt and pair of jeans of his! Thanks loads Kegan! =D
Took them back and wore them on, only to realize that the jeans was too loose for me, and Kegan didn't have a spare belt. Bleh, thank God Kim had one last belt! THANKS KIM. YOU ROCK. ^^
Celebration dinner went OK I guess. Everyone was in formal suits and all (Theo, Kegan and Ben looked their best). Felt damn noob, but sigh can't help it didn't bring my own formal anyway. Can't say much. Lol. Anyway the performances weren't the captivating ones, but more rather the food and the disco towards the end of the celebrations. Deeply regret not going all out to dance, even though I know I suck at dancing lol... Regret not approaching certain people to dance with too. Sigh.
Never mind. I will make sure I won't repeat such a mistake again.
Haha. The pics I took today were hilarious. It's up on Facebook. =P
Reico and I left the disco at around 11.15+pm. Quite late (in Reico's terms), and yeah he was tired out like mad. Spent the next couple of hours talking and me observing him play his guitar. Haha. One of these days I really should go and pick up an instrument.
Hmm for once I decided to speak my heart out too. Well, he did to me, and I guess it was only fair I did the same to him. I guess both of us didn't exactly mind what was being discussed anyway. He knows how to handle such stuff, that guy, though admittedly he's always been highly amusing all the same.
I think I better start working on physics soon. Or I think I shall do when I wake up tomorrow morning. Yeah. Can't exactly get my brain to move especially after all that dancing.
... and I think she dances well. I regret not approaching her tonight. Oh well. Maybe just me overreacting.
Today started off with CL exam in the morning. 3 hours straight... still managed to survive though. As usual, I am not going to bother about what the results of the exam will be. What will come, will come... so long as I don't get another effed up grade for CL, I'm fine. Lol.
I realized hanging out a lot with people like Jia Jun, Tan Li, Dan Qi or Yu Heng will help me improve my mandarin speaking skills considerably. Interesting. Should try conversing more in mandarin... will sound more fluent then. ^^
Anyway moving on, after exam I went back to hostel with Eugene to slack off a bit first before going out to KFC for lunch. Chicken today was horrid, so I shan't elaborate further. Got back to hostel and started doing mechanics assignment 6. Not very sure of the answers, and I don't know whether to trust my instincts or Eugene's take on the questions (he didn't exactly solve the question anyway). Perhaps I shall ask around when the weekend is over.
At 3.30pm, went down to dry lab for physics remedial - yes I am stupid enough in physics to need physics remedial, happy? Sigh was quite useful, got to do those AP Physics C questions and made me realize how much I've forgotten. Need to start revising tomorrow afternoon and cramming everything into my head. With any luck, the next test will hopefully pull up my marks and improve my dismal CA results... *resents self to get an A- overall*
I'm not that good with physics after all.
After physics, I went back and resumed with the assignment. Then came 6.30pm, and I realized that EVERYONE else was wearing formal/full formal attire down for the celebration dinner that night, and what did I have? Council polo-T, black berms, and a pair of red sports shoes. Bloody brilliant...
Thank goodness Kegan was there, and he nicely offered me a spare shirt and pair of jeans of his! Thanks loads Kegan! =D
Took them back and wore them on, only to realize that the jeans was too loose for me, and Kegan didn't have a spare belt. Bleh, thank God Kim had one last belt! THANKS KIM. YOU ROCK. ^^
Celebration dinner went OK I guess. Everyone was in formal suits and all (Theo, Kegan and Ben looked their best). Felt damn noob, but sigh can't help it didn't bring my own formal anyway. Can't say much. Lol. Anyway the performances weren't the captivating ones, but more rather the food and the disco towards the end of the celebrations. Deeply regret not going all out to dance, even though I know I suck at dancing lol... Regret not approaching certain people to dance with too. Sigh.
Never mind. I will make sure I won't repeat such a mistake again.
Haha. The pics I took today were hilarious. It's up on Facebook. =P
Reico and I left the disco at around 11.15+pm. Quite late (in Reico's terms), and yeah he was tired out like mad. Spent the next couple of hours talking and me observing him play his guitar. Haha. One of these days I really should go and pick up an instrument.
Hmm for once I decided to speak my heart out too. Well, he did to me, and I guess it was only fair I did the same to him. I guess both of us didn't exactly mind what was being discussed anyway. He knows how to handle such stuff, that guy, though admittedly he's always been highly amusing all the same.
I think I better start working on physics soon. Or I think I shall do when I wake up tomorrow morning. Yeah. Can't exactly get my brain to move especially after all that dancing.
... and I think she dances well. I regret not approaching her tonight. Oh well. Maybe just me overreacting.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Fallen Man
Relient K - Fallen Man
As you push it up through the soil
I will shake your filthy hand
You may be dead to me but that don’t mean we can’t be friends
And now it’s time to get over this
Long as it’s clear you understand
That I will never trust a single thing you say again
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is Him
And it’s not me
Don’t give up, it’s not the end
There’s hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
You stole so much from me
And there is nothing left to take
Save a hard learned lesson on how to
Not make the same mistake
And you may be delirious
But that is something that will fade
After you confess that this mess is all something that you made
Oh
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is Him
And it’s not me
Don’t give up, it’s not the end
There’s hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
Don’t give up it’s not the end
You’ll get back on your feet again
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
Cause with every passing second come a second chance
Take a good look at yourself and know
You’ve got yourself a ways to go
But difficult is not impossible you can
Take back all the lost control
Take a good look at yourself and see
That you’ll emerge eventually
As long as your heart’s not too far gone
From the only thing that can save you from yourself
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't
Cause with every passing second comes a second chance
Don’t give up, it’s not the end
There’s hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
Don’t give up it’s not the end
You’ll get back on your feet again
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
*****************
Was this to be for real? After one mess up, am I given the 'second chance'?
*clasps hands together in silent whisper* Thank you God.
That was all I ever asked over. And now it's finally over... or at least I know it is the merely a new beginning.
I've messed up once. But thank goodness my "heart ain't too far gone" yet. I've got to set this record straight once and for all.
All the way. All the way. Let nothing stop me now.
As you push it up through the soil
I will shake your filthy hand
You may be dead to me but that don’t mean we can’t be friends
And now it’s time to get over this
Long as it’s clear you understand
That I will never trust a single thing you say again
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is Him
And it’s not me
Don’t give up, it’s not the end
There’s hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
You stole so much from me
And there is nothing left to take
Save a hard learned lesson on how to
Not make the same mistake
And you may be delirious
But that is something that will fade
After you confess that this mess is all something that you made
Oh
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is Him
And it’s not me
Don’t give up, it’s not the end
There’s hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
Don’t give up it’s not the end
You’ll get back on your feet again
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
Cause with every passing second come a second chance
Take a good look at yourself and know
You’ve got yourself a ways to go
But difficult is not impossible you can
Take back all the lost control
Take a good look at yourself and see
That you’ll emerge eventually
As long as your heart’s not too far gone
From the only thing that can save you from yourself
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't
Cause with every passing second comes a second chance
Don’t give up, it’s not the end
There’s hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Oh
Don’t give up it’s not the end
You’ll get back on your feet again
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
*****************
Was this to be for real? After one mess up, am I given the 'second chance'?
*clasps hands together in silent whisper* Thank you God.
That was all I ever asked over. And now it's finally over... or at least I know it is the merely a new beginning.
I've messed up once. But thank goodness my "heart ain't too far gone" yet. I've got to set this record straight once and for all.
All the way. All the way. Let nothing stop me now.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Yay
Haha just solved a challenge problem! Well ok nothing much to be happy about, but I guess it's just the general satisfaction that finishing a problem brings. Haha, especially when the problem is physics. >.>
Though a sneaky feeling tells me that question 6 for Mr Tan's assignment is actually chicken feet: just me complicating issues.
*dares not touch Mr Lim's assignment yet*
Hahaha. I've been sleeping at 4am for the past three nights. Sleeping habits have become very, very erratic. Something's really weird going on, and I don't know what the hell it is. Either way, I hope it won't affect my concentration in school tomorrow... =\
*still praying for confidence in self*
For all of my ego, I realize I've a low self-esteem. =(
Though a sneaky feeling tells me that question 6 for Mr Tan's assignment is actually chicken feet: just me complicating issues.
*dares not touch Mr Lim's assignment yet*
Hahaha. I've been sleeping at 4am for the past three nights. Sleeping habits have become very, very erratic. Something's really weird going on, and I don't know what the hell it is. Either way, I hope it won't affect my concentration in school tomorrow... =\
*still praying for confidence in self*
For all of my ego, I realize I've a low self-esteem. =(
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Breathless
Oh man, The Corrs sound great!
This song here really rocks. Breathless. ^^
The Corrs - Breathless
Go on, go on, leave me breathless
Come on...
The daylight's fading slowly
but time with you is standing still
I'm waiting for you only
The slightest touch and I'll feel weak
I cannot lie
From you I cannot hide
I'm losing the will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it)
Can't fight it (can't fight it)
So...
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this
loving feeling, make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on
Yeah, come on...
And if there's no tomorrow
And all we have is here and now
I'm happy just to have you
You're all the love I need somehow
It's like a dream
Although I'm not asleep
I never want to wake up
Don't lose it (don't lose it)
Don't leave me (don't leave me)
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this
loving feeling, make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on
Yeah, come on...
And I can't lie
From you I cannot hide
I've lost my will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it)
Can't fight it (can't fight it)
So...
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this
loving feeling, make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on
Yeah, come on...
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless (leave me breathless)
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless (leave me breathless)
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless (leave me breathless)
Go on, go on
***********************
And their other songs are really sweet stuff too. Should try and get their songs (or their album) if possible. Heh. =)
This song here really rocks. Breathless. ^^
The Corrs - Breathless
Go on, go on, leave me breathless
Come on...
The daylight's fading slowly
but time with you is standing still
I'm waiting for you only
The slightest touch and I'll feel weak
I cannot lie
From you I cannot hide
I'm losing the will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it)
Can't fight it (can't fight it)
So...
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this
loving feeling, make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on
Yeah, come on...
And if there's no tomorrow
And all we have is here and now
I'm happy just to have you
You're all the love I need somehow
It's like a dream
Although I'm not asleep
I never want to wake up
Don't lose it (don't lose it)
Don't leave me (don't leave me)
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this
loving feeling, make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on
Yeah, come on...
And I can't lie
From you I cannot hide
I've lost my will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it)
Can't fight it (can't fight it)
So...
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this
loving feeling, make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on
Yeah, come on...
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless (leave me breathless)
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless (leave me breathless)
Go on, go on, come on leave me breathless (leave me breathless)
Go on, go on
***********************
And their other songs are really sweet stuff too. Should try and get their songs (or their album) if possible. Heh. =)
Heal me
A good night's sleep has done me some good I suppose.
I think I better go take a bath soon. I really really stink now.
Haiz. Homework... Shall start with chem then (resists temptation to wallow in self-pity again).
I think I better go take a bath soon. I really really stink now.
Haiz. Homework... Shall start with chem then (resists temptation to wallow in self-pity again).
Friday, October 12, 2007
Disappointed.
Depressed. Disappointed.
Yet I know in my heart I have merely failed myself. Again.
I shall have to bite my tongue this time and swallow my ego for good.
*shuffles feet and moves on*
Yet I know in my heart I have merely failed myself. Again.
I shall have to bite my tongue this time and swallow my ego for good.
*shuffles feet and moves on*
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sigh.
Oh. Just found out I missed the cutoff for Physics O team selection. Bleh. A couple of points makes all the difference.
Disappointed? Guess not. I'd figure that the other 3 that made it in are by far more qualified than I am in tackling physics problems. With that, I rest at ease.
I just hope that the same thing won't happen to me for chem O...
It's always been like that for me, yeah? Better than most individuals on average, but never able to make it to the ranks of the elite. Sad... but true. This "in-between-ness" is not working out quite well for me. Have been stuck here for quite a while already in this school, as I consistently try so hard to please everyone on all sides.
Perhaps it's time to take a side? But even if I do take a side, what makes me so sure I will become the elite in the side I choose?
It's tough being a good student. Life seriously sucks when all the expectations of homework, projects, quizzes, tests, exams, and other forms of assignments gets shoved up your face. Nonetheless, being an elite student is going to be harder.
And if I really want to join the ranks of the elite one day, I will need to put in the extra effort.
... or do I?
Disappointed? Guess not. I'd figure that the other 3 that made it in are by far more qualified than I am in tackling physics problems. With that, I rest at ease.
I just hope that the same thing won't happen to me for chem O...
It's always been like that for me, yeah? Better than most individuals on average, but never able to make it to the ranks of the elite. Sad... but true. This "in-between-ness" is not working out quite well for me. Have been stuck here for quite a while already in this school, as I consistently try so hard to please everyone on all sides.
Perhaps it's time to take a side? But even if I do take a side, what makes me so sure I will become the elite in the side I choose?
It's tough being a good student. Life seriously sucks when all the expectations of homework, projects, quizzes, tests, exams, and other forms of assignments gets shoved up your face. Nonetheless, being an elite student is going to be harder.
And if I really want to join the ranks of the elite one day, I will need to put in the extra effort.
... or do I?
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Today...
Bleh. Failed to get full marks for stats test, all because of one silly careless mistake. Misread the question again... sigh Roy never fails to amaze himself. -.-
Just woke up from a nap. Best get along to mugging damn hard for the stereochem quiz. Don't know how things are going to be like for the next two days...
7 spaces... 7 spaces...
After two years, have I come to this?
*reminds self to start practicing chem O questions at night*
Just woke up from a nap. Best get along to mugging damn hard for the stereochem quiz. Don't know how things are going to be like for the next two days...
7 spaces... 7 spaces...
After two years, have I come to this?
*reminds self to start practicing chem O questions at night*
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Worry too much?
I think I am worrying too much for my own good. A constant fear that a mistake today means losing out to a stronger competitor tomorrow often finds me driving myself insane. Then again, the strength of one's will and mind will carry him through.
Must. Calm. Down.
I somehow find you and I collide <3
Must. Calm. Down.
I somehow find you and I collide <3
Monday, October 08, 2007
Physics test tmr
Sigh physics test tomorrow. Siann....
And tomorrow's physics olympiad selection test... sometimes I wonder if I am wasting my time going for that thing, but oh well, it never hurts to try, I suppose?
Time to study physics. Blargh. =\
And tomorrow's physics olympiad selection test... sometimes I wonder if I am wasting my time going for that thing, but oh well, it never hurts to try, I suppose?
Time to study physics. Blargh. =\
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Norwegian Recycling!
Woohoo man I love their mashups. Currently addicted to two of their tracks... x)
I finally find... you and I collide. =)
*dreads the amount of work needed to be settled by tonight*
I finally find... you and I collide. =)
*dreads the amount of work needed to be settled by tonight*
A random poem
A poem written out of spontaniety:
If infinity were collapsed onto our hands
We see the world within,
But if the world collapsed in our hands
We see a tomorrow without.
Rule of the game? Each of us see the world through what we build, but don't attempt to build the world without knowing the consequences of doing so.
Not sure if I even get what I just wrote. Nonetheless, satisfactory enough.
If infinity were collapsed onto our hands
We see the world within,
But if the world collapsed in our hands
We see a tomorrow without.
Rule of the game? Each of us see the world through what we build, but don't attempt to build the world without knowing the consequences of doing so.
Not sure if I even get what I just wrote. Nonetheless, satisfactory enough.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Chem O...
17th October - 1 chances at 7 places.
*starts calculating*
OK I am screwed.
Well, I guess if things are going to be so competitive, guess I will need to put in the extra effort... Can't believe physics honours has taken out so much of the time I would want to spend on chem. Sigh. Guess there is a give and take to everything.
But that won't stop me trying.
Wonder if I should just sit in for the physics O selection test for the fun of it. I still don't see why the hell 15 places can be granted for physics O, but only 7 for chem O. Biased? Someone pulling strings? I don't know. I think I am better off not knowing this kind of shit. What's the use? I'm not going to become even more discontented with the way some of us "non-physics" people are being treated.
OK I guess it would be a little unfair to say that I am part of the "non-physics" group, since I do take physics and reap benefits from it. But don't you agree that sometimes things get... well, a little too far? Well, I dunno if I am putting this in the correct perspective, but I can't help but feel a little resentment towards the fact that I may most probably be ousted by someone who I thought I can beat 2 years ago.
PSLE incident again. The memories come back to mind...
I cannot afford to let this happen a second time.
Looking at myself, I can tell for sure mugging ain't gonna do me anymore good, despite the fact that I am a mugger. So, now is a time for me to sit... and consider my options carefully.
Mess up this round, and I'd might as well continue sulking as I mess around with stupid school examinations. Hmm though there's a high possibility I may own the exams thereafter, but I don't think that's the point really. -.-
*starts calculating*
OK I am screwed.
Well, I guess if things are going to be so competitive, guess I will need to put in the extra effort... Can't believe physics honours has taken out so much of the time I would want to spend on chem. Sigh. Guess there is a give and take to everything.
But that won't stop me trying.
Wonder if I should just sit in for the physics O selection test for the fun of it. I still don't see why the hell 15 places can be granted for physics O, but only 7 for chem O. Biased? Someone pulling strings? I don't know. I think I am better off not knowing this kind of shit. What's the use? I'm not going to become even more discontented with the way some of us "non-physics" people are being treated.
OK I guess it would be a little unfair to say that I am part of the "non-physics" group, since I do take physics and reap benefits from it. But don't you agree that sometimes things get... well, a little too far? Well, I dunno if I am putting this in the correct perspective, but I can't help but feel a little resentment towards the fact that I may most probably be ousted by someone who I thought I can beat 2 years ago.
PSLE incident again. The memories come back to mind...
I cannot afford to let this happen a second time.
Looking at myself, I can tell for sure mugging ain't gonna do me anymore good, despite the fact that I am a mugger. So, now is a time for me to sit... and consider my options carefully.
Mess up this round, and I'd might as well continue sulking as I mess around with stupid school examinations. Hmm though there's a high possibility I may own the exams thereafter, but I don't think that's the point really. -.-
Hmm
Sometimes I feel that what Prof Lai said is right: We should come in this school with the attitude to learn, share, and tutor each other to help each other. This is the kind of culture that NUS High School should be striving towards.
At least, that was the picture he tried to paint.
Sadly, I agree with Ying Zhen. The school is becoming more and more competitive. I sort of miss the days when most of us can hang out together and have fun without worrying a single thing about homework or school or projects and stuff like that.
Now all gone.
Worse still, competition has driven some students so competitive that they often lose their interaction with others who are sincere and genuinely interested in learning. It's sad to see that sometimes the "more pro" students often do not interact with the other students who are "not in the same academic league". As them. Which party is at fault for the lack of socialization, I do not know. Perhaps both sides have a part in this?
All I know for certain, is that I am probably guilty of this.
The saying goes, that through competition, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (apply concept of intermediate levels of disturbance learnt from ecology). Unfortunately, does anyone agree with me that the "disturbance" levels are getting unbearably high? Perhaps high enough such that competitive exclusion has forced some of us individuals out of the way for elites, bred stronger, faster, and better than before?
I know this sounds extreme. But I think that my analogy really suits the description of the current scenario I see before me.
SHIT. LATE FOR CLASS. BYEBYE!
At least, that was the picture he tried to paint.
Sadly, I agree with Ying Zhen. The school is becoming more and more competitive. I sort of miss the days when most of us can hang out together and have fun without worrying a single thing about homework or school or projects and stuff like that.
Now all gone.
Worse still, competition has driven some students so competitive that they often lose their interaction with others who are sincere and genuinely interested in learning. It's sad to see that sometimes the "more pro" students often do not interact with the other students who are "not in the same academic league". As them. Which party is at fault for the lack of socialization, I do not know. Perhaps both sides have a part in this?
All I know for certain, is that I am probably guilty of this.
The saying goes, that through competition, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (apply concept of intermediate levels of disturbance learnt from ecology). Unfortunately, does anyone agree with me that the "disturbance" levels are getting unbearably high? Perhaps high enough such that competitive exclusion has forced some of us individuals out of the way for elites, bred stronger, faster, and better than before?
I know this sounds extreme. But I think that my analogy really suits the description of the current scenario I see before me.
SHIT. LATE FOR CLASS. BYEBYE!
Friday, October 05, 2007
Council?
Was just talking to Kim. Yeah he shed a lot of light and insight about his view of the SL system and, in particular, the Student Council. I feel that what he has put forward to me is really really useful, and is good feedback to consider working upon in the Council.
Sometimes I don't know what to do in situations like this. For instance, is it within my jurisdiction to step up, raising the awareness of the situation and attempting at a solution to the problem, or is it a matter to be addressed only by the top 4 Exco, since I am just a committee head. But honestly speaking, it seems as if none of the exco members seem to recognise the problem... and even if they do, it seems that they are not committing any effort the address the issue.
I really don't know. I am starting to get frustrated again.
*must calm down* I think I better go sleep soon. Then again, I think I need some snacks and start working on physics. I have been doing all sorts of random stuff tonight - just no homework. Gee. >.<
Sometimes I don't know what to do in situations like this. For instance, is it within my jurisdiction to step up, raising the awareness of the situation and attempting at a solution to the problem, or is it a matter to be addressed only by the top 4 Exco, since I am just a committee head. But honestly speaking, it seems as if none of the exco members seem to recognise the problem... and even if they do, it seems that they are not committing any effort the address the issue.
I really don't know. I am starting to get frustrated again.
*must calm down* I think I better go sleep soon. Then again, I think I need some snacks and start working on physics. I have been doing all sorts of random stuff tonight - just no homework. Gee. >.<
Council Elections Over!
Yeah... finally the council elections are over. Results released, and going to brief the new candidates tomorrow afternoon... I can't believe I have to actually call them down on a non-school day. Ergh, feel sorry for them.
Well at least I am going to expect full attendance - hopefully.
On a side note, I just passed physics test - 50%. Real smooth, Roy, reeeeall smooth.
And facebook is...... OK fine. I admit, it's addictive. But I am not going to subscribe to all of the apps there. I will probably remove all the games... too distracting.
Well at least I am going to expect full attendance - hopefully.
On a side note, I just passed physics test - 50%. Real smooth, Roy, reeeeall smooth.
And facebook is...... OK fine. I admit, it's addictive. But I am not going to subscribe to all of the apps there. I will probably remove all the games... too distracting.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
AXIS?
Oh well SEM's busted. Pray to God that Jun Le and co. can fix it by today, otherwise I think I need to ask Dr Seah if we could use the NUS physics dept SEM. Rawr.
Well on the bright side, at least the chem O issue has been resolved. Now to fight for the 7 places for chem O... (actually I think it's less, considering some of the physics O people are going to take double olympiads anyway. Genius what, what to do. :( )
Somehow now I wonder if not taking physics O was a mistake. Well I guess stressing myself out with more homework ain't the way I like it to be, especially when it's physics homework. T.T
Anyways, I think I better start cramming myself really hard. I cannot afford to let this opportunity slip away. And I still have yet to find some time to read up on biochem. I think if I really wanna start loving a subject, I should start by finding out more about it.
I still have no news from A*STAR... something smells really really fishy. As much as I want to just pon the entire attachment thingy, I feel a strong sense of obligation to complete my "bond" with A*STAR, even if it's just one month. Hmm perhaps I should email them by the end of this week.
I don't know. I am keeping my fingers really really tightly crossed on this one. I shall not stress myself too hard over bio presentation...
Well on the bright side, at least the chem O issue has been resolved. Now to fight for the 7 places for chem O... (actually I think it's less, considering some of the physics O people are going to take double olympiads anyway. Genius what, what to do. :( )
Somehow now I wonder if not taking physics O was a mistake. Well I guess stressing myself out with more homework ain't the way I like it to be, especially when it's physics homework. T.T
Anyways, I think I better start cramming myself really hard. I cannot afford to let this opportunity slip away. And I still have yet to find some time to read up on biochem. I think if I really wanna start loving a subject, I should start by finding out more about it.
I still have no news from A*STAR... something smells really really fishy. As much as I want to just pon the entire attachment thingy, I feel a strong sense of obligation to complete my "bond" with A*STAR, even if it's just one month. Hmm perhaps I should email them by the end of this week.
I don't know. I am keeping my fingers really really tightly crossed on this one. I shall not stress myself too hard over bio presentation...
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