Lol I love my new lappy. 2 laps in 2 years. Man I think I'm going trigger.
But this is probably the last of things my parents will ever get me already. Sigh. Now time to sit down and buckle in.
Am currently super nervous and freaking out for Beijing trip. DAMN ALL THAT CHINESE. Blah. I'm having horrific nightmares of the homestay segment that's coming up soon... gee. =\
Fingers crossed!
*rushes off to type out minutes and bathe later*
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Gah
Man I'd be kidding myself if I tell everyone that I ain't nervous. Haha... no matter. This will all be over in 11 hours, so yeah. Just need to pull myself together and get this over and done with. Then I get to put that aside and concentrate on other things, like watching FMA, preparing for Beijing trip, reading up for SAT and next year's AP content, year-end reflection, CCA matters, Council matters, preparation for NS, watching a couple of movies, go out with friends (though I hardly see that coming), and a hell lot more... yeah.
Just watched Coach Carter again - for the third time. Lol man that show really rocks. Watched the deleted scenes too. =D
Shall just do some reading to cheer myself up before going to bed I guess. Got a hard morning to work off tomorrow... wish I could say there're gonna be people there who'll make me feel more comfortable going.
Just watched Coach Carter again - for the third time. Lol man that show really rocks. Watched the deleted scenes too. =D
Shall just do some reading to cheer myself up before going to bed I guess. Got a hard morning to work off tomorrow... wish I could say there're gonna be people there who'll make me feel more comfortable going.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
So tired....
Man yesterday I was so damn tired, I fell asleep at 11pm, and woke up only close to 1pm today... Argh. So much for Council camp huh. T.T
*braces self for Wednesday*
And hopefully I will not disappoint myself again.
*braces self for Wednesday*
And hopefully I will not disappoint myself again.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Council Camp!
Hahaha yay Council Camp is just over! Am quite satisfied with the outcome of it... haha hope that the juniors have benefited from the programme in one way or another. Woe to those who couldn't make it for the camp! =D
Now I've got other things to worry about... =\
Now I've got other things to worry about... =\
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Over...?
Just when I thought my days of worrying are over.
It's back. And back to take me by storm...
I WANT TO PLAY BONDING GAMES! *cries*
It's back. And back to take me by storm...
I WANT TO PLAY BONDING GAMES! *cries*
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Some breathing space
I think I've become more and more anti-social these days. Seem to prefer the solitude of my home, or going out alone more than hanging out in places with people. Being with people somehow gives me the feeling that I am sort of an extra. Sigh.
Well at least solitude gives me a peace of mind I can never get elsewhere. And where better to do it than home?
Well at least solitude gives me a peace of mind I can never get elsewhere. And where better to do it than home?
Monday, November 19, 2007
Finally. It's over.
Ahhh... Chem O today. Great to know that it is over. Didn't do very well, but don't seem to have much regrets about it - at the moment.
Somehow I am feeling extremely guilty of the CAP I got this semester. Don't ask about it. The fact that I took Chem O has made me all the more troubled as well.. =\
At least I know I can finally rest in blissful peace for once after one tiresome month. ^^
Somehow I am feeling extremely guilty of the CAP I got this semester. Don't ask about it. The fact that I took Chem O has made me all the more troubled as well.. =\
At least I know I can finally rest in blissful peace for once after one tiresome month. ^^
Chem O tomorrow
Lalala... 1am already. Better get some sleep soon after looking through some key equations for chem O. Haha.
Only feeling now? Just wanna get rid of chem O off my back.
If I don't make it to second round? Good. I won't need to worry about anything for the rest of this year and next year. =)
If I do? Well, I'd say it'll be a damned miracle and I will be damned further anyway.
But it's OK. I just want this to end. So much for saying 3 weeks ago that I will have the stamina to carry through the revision. Lol.
*wonders what Mr Lee will be telling my dad tomorrow. lol.*
Only feeling now? Just wanna get rid of chem O off my back.
If I don't make it to second round? Good. I won't need to worry about anything for the rest of this year and next year. =)
If I do? Well, I'd say it'll be a damned miracle and I will be damned further anyway.
But it's OK. I just want this to end. So much for saying 3 weeks ago that I will have the stamina to carry through the revision. Lol.
*wonders what Mr Lee will be telling my dad tomorrow. lol.*
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Toastmasters Convention Opening ceremony
Ahh... today was the Semi-Annual Toastmasters International Convention opening ceremony! Hell long of a title, yes, but quite fun overall. =)
Was emcee for this morning's event, together with Ray-Shio from NJC(IP) and this guy from Toastmasters Club of Singapore called Cher Khim. Still can't believe it... 3 emcees for one single half-day event? Wow must be the biggest I've seen. *imagines Cher Khim solo-ing the entire event himself - which I think he is def. capable of. =)*
Arrived at 7.15am in the morning and met Chermaine and Reico in the lobby area. We moved off to help out with preparation of certain stuff, as I sat around mumbling to myself and revising my script. Speaking of script, there were lots of last minute changes to account for as well (yes. Being an emcee was not as easy as I thought)... And Cher Khim had to come so late when Ray-Shio and I turned up like more than an hour before the ceremony began! -.-
Ceremony started slightly behind schedule. The three of us emcees were out there doing our stuff and getting the day going. March-In was OK... the VIPs of District 80 were strutting in like as if they were superstars! *actually from the looks of it, they seem to be that way in the Toastmasters community*. Haha. XD
Then came the performances. PLMGS Handbell and handchimes ensemble were good, and so were the NJC Angklung Ensemble. It's no wonder they got gold in SYF central judging. Lol. Then the speeches by the VIPs. Surprisingly, I did not fall asleep at this point - partly cos emcees need to keep on their toes at all times. GOH today was Minister Tharman Shamugarathnam, and his keynote address was speaking about the effectiveness of T.I. in nurturing confident speakers in the community. He was also going on more about english language education as well as using debate as a medium to fuel people's minds. Haha. Quite a good deal of food for thought here. Think it's very apt that the Minister for Education comes down to grace this particular event.
Sadly the Minister had to go after his speech, due to the constraints of his busy schedule. He gave out the prizes to all the performing arts groups, the NUSHS Student Council (yes. We're doing something out there for the community people), and the three emcees. Woohoo first time I got to receive a trophy AND a certificate for emceeing! Never get such good treatment in other events huh? Oh and Minister gave me quite a shock when he shook my hand and said "good to see you AGAIN." He REMEMBERS ME? *shocked*
Lol CK made a big blunder towards the end of the presentation of tokens of appreciation. Haha shall not elaborate on it here. ^^
After the Minister left, there was the Peking Opera, and Mr Michael Podolinsky's speech. Nothing much for the opera, but wah Mr Podolinsky was awesome. If that's what professional motivational speakers become after years of their work, then I want to be too! =D
After handing the plague to Mr Podolinsky, the event was over. Well at least the opening ceremony was. Lunch was served thereafter before the workshops began in the afternoon. Sadly, I was feeling really terrible with a cold, and Ray-Shio didn't really wanna stay around after the ceremony, so we took our leave at that point and headed home. Haha. Man I didn't even stop for lunch along the way, because I was too desperate to get home to rest.
Did stop by Popular at Junction 8 though. Saw Doom: the novel. Was really tempted to buy it, but I figured that I'll probably do so only AFTER I've finished reading whatever untouched books I've left. Oh, I'm starting to watch anime too, but I can't seem to find good sites that can stream them. Sigh.
Slept for 4 hours in the afternoon. Was really exhausted I suppose. Am I falling ill because of Chem O? I don't know. Somehow I just want to get the whole thing done and over with...
*thinks about the sms and wonders*
Damn I shouldn't be bothered with such stuff anymore. Makes me more stresed and ill. I'm sick of being stressed out like half the time in school, and I don't wanna stress myself any further out at home.
***************************
Was just pondering a little about quotes, and I realized that although many people find inspiration and pseudo-enlightenment through reading powerful quotes from historical figures, sometimes they fail to understand that what's most importnat is not what others preach, but what oneself believes in and uses to guide one's life. Yes that is very important. On a side note, it is good to know that despite Mr Podolinsky giving a motivational speech, he did not use a SINGLE quote at all. Now, goes to show something about quotes, huh?
But I think, that quotes shouldn't be so easily thrown out of the window and into the trash bin. What's most important about studying quotes, is that we must be able to absorb it's essence and meaning and, in Mr Eric Lau's words, paraphrase them. Yup. We must practice what we wanna preach, and I think it is a good way of expressing oneself if each of us write down our own quotes so that we know what means most to us in life.
If you think self-quoting is shameless, then you are deeply wrong. In fact, there is nothing wrong with writing quotes for yourself! However, the situation arises here, when people start to preach these quotes over-excessively to other people, and trying too hard to impose one's views on them. Ah now that's terrible, because by doing so, the "preacher" is not showing proper respect to the crowd he is trying to convince. On a sidenote, it is worth noting that there's nothing wrong with sharing your viewpoints in everyday discussion. It helps to get people to understand you, and you understand others. That way, everyone benefits and improves, ain't it? =)
Unfortunately, I seem to be guilty of trying too hard to impose my views on others. Guess it's always been a shortcoming of mine. Chip of the old block they say (and proud of it... I suppose?) XD
Now, I shall leave a couple of personal quotes I have with some values which I think is very important (some were taken from other people. So not all are mine):
"Trust is given freely, retracted if betrayed, and never given twice."
"Trust - like love - is selfless. It is given without expecting any return."
"If you don't respect others, then why should you expect me to respect you?"
"Forgiveness and trust are so distinct, yet many like to confuse the two together. You can forgive someone, but not trust him/her, yet you can trust someone, but never forgive him/her. Amazing!"
"His greatest strength may soon be his greatest downfall."
"People are like negative signs. It takes two to come together for things to turn out positively."
"Forgive the Sinner, remember the Sin" - Andy
"Death is nothing but the next great adventure." - Albus Dumbledore
"The world doesn't understand you? Perhaps you need to pay a little more attention to those around you."
"Respect is mutual. If not, it is mere idolizing."
"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." - Relient K
"To the living go the victory. To the dead go the glory." - Kenneth
Was emcee for this morning's event, together with Ray-Shio from NJC(IP) and this guy from Toastmasters Club of Singapore called Cher Khim. Still can't believe it... 3 emcees for one single half-day event? Wow must be the biggest I've seen. *imagines Cher Khim solo-ing the entire event himself - which I think he is def. capable of. =)*
Arrived at 7.15am in the morning and met Chermaine and Reico in the lobby area. We moved off to help out with preparation of certain stuff, as I sat around mumbling to myself and revising my script. Speaking of script, there were lots of last minute changes to account for as well (yes. Being an emcee was not as easy as I thought)... And Cher Khim had to come so late when Ray-Shio and I turned up like more than an hour before the ceremony began! -.-
Ceremony started slightly behind schedule. The three of us emcees were out there doing our stuff and getting the day going. March-In was OK... the VIPs of District 80 were strutting in like as if they were superstars! *actually from the looks of it, they seem to be that way in the Toastmasters community*. Haha. XD
Then came the performances. PLMGS Handbell and handchimes ensemble were good, and so were the NJC Angklung Ensemble. It's no wonder they got gold in SYF central judging. Lol. Then the speeches by the VIPs. Surprisingly, I did not fall asleep at this point - partly cos emcees need to keep on their toes at all times. GOH today was Minister Tharman Shamugarathnam, and his keynote address was speaking about the effectiveness of T.I. in nurturing confident speakers in the community. He was also going on more about english language education as well as using debate as a medium to fuel people's minds. Haha. Quite a good deal of food for thought here. Think it's very apt that the Minister for Education comes down to grace this particular event.
Sadly the Minister had to go after his speech, due to the constraints of his busy schedule. He gave out the prizes to all the performing arts groups, the NUSHS Student Council (yes. We're doing something out there for the community people), and the three emcees. Woohoo first time I got to receive a trophy AND a certificate for emceeing! Never get such good treatment in other events huh? Oh and Minister gave me quite a shock when he shook my hand and said "good to see you AGAIN." He REMEMBERS ME? *shocked*
Lol CK made a big blunder towards the end of the presentation of tokens of appreciation. Haha shall not elaborate on it here. ^^
After the Minister left, there was the Peking Opera, and Mr Michael Podolinsky's speech. Nothing much for the opera, but wah Mr Podolinsky was awesome. If that's what professional motivational speakers become after years of their work, then I want to be too! =D
After handing the plague to Mr Podolinsky, the event was over. Well at least the opening ceremony was. Lunch was served thereafter before the workshops began in the afternoon. Sadly, I was feeling really terrible with a cold, and Ray-Shio didn't really wanna stay around after the ceremony, so we took our leave at that point and headed home. Haha. Man I didn't even stop for lunch along the way, because I was too desperate to get home to rest.
Did stop by Popular at Junction 8 though. Saw Doom: the novel. Was really tempted to buy it, but I figured that I'll probably do so only AFTER I've finished reading whatever untouched books I've left. Oh, I'm starting to watch anime too, but I can't seem to find good sites that can stream them. Sigh.
Slept for 4 hours in the afternoon. Was really exhausted I suppose. Am I falling ill because of Chem O? I don't know. Somehow I just want to get the whole thing done and over with...
*thinks about the sms and wonders*
Damn I shouldn't be bothered with such stuff anymore. Makes me more stresed and ill. I'm sick of being stressed out like half the time in school, and I don't wanna stress myself any further out at home.
***************************
Was just pondering a little about quotes, and I realized that although many people find inspiration and pseudo-enlightenment through reading powerful quotes from historical figures, sometimes they fail to understand that what's most importnat is not what others preach, but what oneself believes in and uses to guide one's life. Yes that is very important. On a side note, it is good to know that despite Mr Podolinsky giving a motivational speech, he did not use a SINGLE quote at all. Now, goes to show something about quotes, huh?
But I think, that quotes shouldn't be so easily thrown out of the window and into the trash bin. What's most important about studying quotes, is that we must be able to absorb it's essence and meaning and, in Mr Eric Lau's words, paraphrase them. Yup. We must practice what we wanna preach, and I think it is a good way of expressing oneself if each of us write down our own quotes so that we know what means most to us in life.
If you think self-quoting is shameless, then you are deeply wrong. In fact, there is nothing wrong with writing quotes for yourself! However, the situation arises here, when people start to preach these quotes over-excessively to other people, and trying too hard to impose one's views on them. Ah now that's terrible, because by doing so, the "preacher" is not showing proper respect to the crowd he is trying to convince. On a sidenote, it is worth noting that there's nothing wrong with sharing your viewpoints in everyday discussion. It helps to get people to understand you, and you understand others. That way, everyone benefits and improves, ain't it? =)
Unfortunately, I seem to be guilty of trying too hard to impose my views on others. Guess it's always been a shortcoming of mine. Chip of the old block they say (and proud of it... I suppose?) XD
Now, I shall leave a couple of personal quotes I have with some values which I think is very important (some were taken from other people. So not all are mine):
"Trust is given freely, retracted if betrayed, and never given twice."
"Trust - like love - is selfless. It is given without expecting any return."
"If you don't respect others, then why should you expect me to respect you?"
"Forgiveness and trust are so distinct, yet many like to confuse the two together. You can forgive someone, but not trust him/her, yet you can trust someone, but never forgive him/her. Amazing!"
"His greatest strength may soon be his greatest downfall."
"People are like negative signs. It takes two to come together for things to turn out positively."
"Forgive the Sinner, remember the Sin" - Andy
"Death is nothing but the next great adventure." - Albus Dumbledore
"The world doesn't understand you? Perhaps you need to pay a little more attention to those around you."
"Respect is mutual. If not, it is mere idolizing."
"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." - Relient K
"To the living go the victory. To the dead go the glory." - Kenneth
Thursday, November 15, 2007
-
I know I did promise not to be traumatized, but this is too much...
I am sorry but things can't turn out this way you see. It just can't. I hope you understand what I mean. I've done my part as a friend, and I never expect, nor want, any form of return. Take that as my piece of advice to you in choosing who you like next time, not out of gratitude or friendship, but on mutual trust and willingness.
I know you are probably reading this, and I hope you understand. As I told you before, I once again fail as this friendship stays where it is and cannot extend any further as and when I like it.
Sighh...
*On a side note, I must remember to treat her someday. I owe her one* =)
I am sorry but things can't turn out this way you see. It just can't. I hope you understand what I mean. I've done my part as a friend, and I never expect, nor want, any form of return. Take that as my piece of advice to you in choosing who you like next time, not out of gratitude or friendship, but on mutual trust and willingness.
I know you are probably reading this, and I hope you understand. As I told you before, I once again fail as this friendship stays where it is and cannot extend any further as and when I like it.
Sighh...
*On a side note, I must remember to treat her someday. I owe her one* =)
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Short post
OK gonna make this post pretty short. Still got quite a bit to settle since moving back from hostel. (yes, finally some decent internet access at home)
*damn need to cut my nails. I can't type properly with long nails*
Today was games day! But I didn't go... had to stay in hostel to mug for chem O (and pack up stuff to check out). I was thankful that I didn't go. Fleming cheer item and the situation with the Fleming A div was a total screw up. Going there would only have left me more disappointed than before.
Normally I wouldn't have been so disappointed if it was my own fault that I didn't do my job as house captain properly. But this time it's someone else doing the job, it seems to be going from bad to worse, and I can't help but feeling even more guilty. What the hell.
The disappointment couldn't have seeped deeper... and disappointment turns to spite. Spite turns to hate. I hate myself. I hate myself for making such a stupid choice 1 year ago. If I had listened to people in my year back then, things would have been much different... At least I have more confidence that my house would have stood a better chance in the games.
No matter. You fail me again and again. But I know I will never fail myself a second time. Trust is freely given, retracted if betrayed, and NEVER. GIVEN. TWICE.
I am sorry for even doing this. You left me with no choice, and nothing but sheer regret for even making the choice 1 year ago. Somehow, I get this funny feeling my life would have been better off without knowing you...
P.S: Terrible. Distracted so much from Council work, Toastmasters stuff, "post-exam" stuff with ppl, etc... But I guess the most important is to never lose stamina before the race even starts. Practice problems start after I have tidied my stuff from hostel!
*damn need to cut my nails. I can't type properly with long nails*
Today was games day! But I didn't go... had to stay in hostel to mug for chem O (and pack up stuff to check out). I was thankful that I didn't go. Fleming cheer item and the situation with the Fleming A div was a total screw up. Going there would only have left me more disappointed than before.
Normally I wouldn't have been so disappointed if it was my own fault that I didn't do my job as house captain properly. But this time it's someone else doing the job, it seems to be going from bad to worse, and I can't help but feeling even more guilty. What the hell.
The disappointment couldn't have seeped deeper... and disappointment turns to spite. Spite turns to hate. I hate myself. I hate myself for making such a stupid choice 1 year ago. If I had listened to people in my year back then, things would have been much different... At least I have more confidence that my house would have stood a better chance in the games.
No matter. You fail me again and again. But I know I will never fail myself a second time. Trust is freely given, retracted if betrayed, and NEVER. GIVEN. TWICE.
I am sorry for even doing this. You left me with no choice, and nothing but sheer regret for even making the choice 1 year ago. Somehow, I get this funny feeling my life would have been better off without knowing you...
P.S: Terrible. Distracted so much from Council work, Toastmasters stuff, "post-exam" stuff with ppl, etc... But I guess the most important is to never lose stamina before the race even starts. Practice problems start after I have tidied my stuff from hostel!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Bday party @ Sam's
Whee today was fun. Did no work today, just went for a birthday party. It's been quite a while since I last went for any birthday party... speaks a lot of my social connections huh? Lol...
OK so the day started off in the morning with me and Ros going to J8. Met Mikel, Andy and Wan Yu at Coffee Bean there at 11.10am, and we set off to look for something to get for Samuel. Heh brought Ros along because she was interested in helping us find a present for Sam. Actually it was partly 'cos I persuaded her to help us out a bit, but I guess she didn't mind. It's anime after all. ^^
So we went up to 4th floor to Comic Connection. Got a nice necklace of mokona, a puzzle set of Sakura and Syaoran, and a Tsubasa collector's poker deck. Haha a combined present from all four of us (plus Ros). Heehee then we hopped over to Popular to get a card for him too! No birthday present is ever complete without a card. Somehow I find that it is more cost-efficient when people share a birthday card to give someone. It gives the card more value to the person receiving it, and each person giving the card pays less overall. =D
After that we went down again to Macs for lunch. Passed out some of the meal vouchers I was holding on to as some form of treat to everyone - though it ended up as Mikel and Ros treating me instead. LOL. Mikel, Andy and I were chatting about lots of random stuff, from science to philosophy, etc. Sorta left Wan Yu and Ros out of the conversation. Haha feel so bad. =P
At about 1pm, we set off for Samuel's house. Took two buses down to Chuan View to meet him. Haha upon reaching there, it turns out we were the first people to reach there. Hahaha so we sat around in the living room chatting and stuff and waiting for people to come. Later on, Wei Cheng and Josiah came, along with John slightly later. We watched Mimic on DVD for a while when later came Srinath and Melanie (Sri-bella. lol). Some of his chess friends came too, but we didn't really talk to them so yeah.
Finished the movie at about 4, then moved on to do lots of other funky stuff like play table tennis, play with Sam's C&C 3, etc. Haha then we had early dinner and sat around the floor to chat. Mikel and I were giving the Year 4s advice on what to take for specialization, so that they can make an "informed choice". Lol.
Ground rules: DO NOT DROP BIO. And do physics honours IF AND ONLY IF you think you are imba enough. ^^ (Reico: fully agrees, but knows that he sux at bio so no difference.)
Hahahahaha... Had great fun doing so. After that we sorta went up to Sam's room to play truth or dare for the rest of the evening. Hahahah now that was quite fun. =P
The party sorta ended at near 7pm, when we went down to cut the cake. Aww Sam doesn't seem to like to smile for the camera! First time I find myself grinning so widely in front of the cam. =S
Poor Andy. He realized that he was late for his tuition at home, and he had only half an hour to get there and not enough money to take a cab home. So he had to borrow 15 bucks from me to take the cab to rush home. Lol. Hopefully he will survive his mum's fury. >.<
Wan Yu tompang his cab, so that left Mikel and I to take MRT back to hostel. We bade the guys farewell and we set off on our long journey back to hostel. Yay last week here, and it's BYE BYE HOSTEL. WAHAHAHA. TOO BAD.
*need to get back to work soon. So slack.*
OK so the day started off in the morning with me and Ros going to J8. Met Mikel, Andy and Wan Yu at Coffee Bean there at 11.10am, and we set off to look for something to get for Samuel. Heh brought Ros along because she was interested in helping us find a present for Sam. Actually it was partly 'cos I persuaded her to help us out a bit, but I guess she didn't mind. It's anime after all. ^^
So we went up to 4th floor to Comic Connection. Got a nice necklace of mokona, a puzzle set of Sakura and Syaoran, and a Tsubasa collector's poker deck. Haha a combined present from all four of us (plus Ros). Heehee then we hopped over to Popular to get a card for him too! No birthday present is ever complete without a card. Somehow I find that it is more cost-efficient when people share a birthday card to give someone. It gives the card more value to the person receiving it, and each person giving the card pays less overall. =D
After that we went down again to Macs for lunch. Passed out some of the meal vouchers I was holding on to as some form of treat to everyone - though it ended up as Mikel and Ros treating me instead. LOL. Mikel, Andy and I were chatting about lots of random stuff, from science to philosophy, etc. Sorta left Wan Yu and Ros out of the conversation. Haha feel so bad. =P
At about 1pm, we set off for Samuel's house. Took two buses down to Chuan View to meet him. Haha upon reaching there, it turns out we were the first people to reach there. Hahaha so we sat around in the living room chatting and stuff and waiting for people to come. Later on, Wei Cheng and Josiah came, along with John slightly later. We watched Mimic on DVD for a while when later came Srinath and Melanie (Sri-bella. lol). Some of his chess friends came too, but we didn't really talk to them so yeah.
Finished the movie at about 4, then moved on to do lots of other funky stuff like play table tennis, play with Sam's C&C 3, etc. Haha then we had early dinner and sat around the floor to chat. Mikel and I were giving the Year 4s advice on what to take for specialization, so that they can make an "informed choice". Lol.
Ground rules: DO NOT DROP BIO. And do physics honours IF AND ONLY IF you think you are imba enough. ^^ (Reico: fully agrees, but knows that he sux at bio so no difference.)
Hahahahaha... Had great fun doing so. After that we sorta went up to Sam's room to play truth or dare for the rest of the evening. Hahahah now that was quite fun. =P
The party sorta ended at near 7pm, when we went down to cut the cake. Aww Sam doesn't seem to like to smile for the camera! First time I find myself grinning so widely in front of the cam. =S
Poor Andy. He realized that he was late for his tuition at home, and he had only half an hour to get there and not enough money to take a cab home. So he had to borrow 15 bucks from me to take the cab to rush home. Lol. Hopefully he will survive his mum's fury. >.<
Wan Yu tompang his cab, so that left Mikel and I to take MRT back to hostel. We bade the guys farewell and we set off on our long journey back to hostel. Yay last week here, and it's BYE BYE HOSTEL. WAHAHAHA. TOO BAD.
*need to get back to work soon. So slack.*
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Moved back
Actually not quite yet. Currently back at home. Have just shifted most of my books and some of my clothes back home from hostel. Gotta move the next batch of stuff out next tuesday... man I can't believe how much junk I've managed to accumulate over this year.
Haha today I woke up LATE. Went for Chem O class like 1.5 hours late. Blargh... Don't think Mr Kamalesh looked too happy about that. =\
Class resumed after lunch at 1pm. Poor Prof Lai was teaching organic chem to a bunch of sleepy students for this afternoon... Gee. Can't blame them for being sleepy, considering that it was immediately after lunch and the heat and humidity was not helping either. Bleh. Reminds me about how Ernest was jerking around this afternoon about the chicken being inedible, and shoving the plate towards me in a "rather pissed off" manner when I commented it was a "bloody waste of food". Well he'd better thank God that Prof Lai wasn't there at that point of time *shudders upon recalling past experience*. Oh well was glad I took the prawn noodles anyway.
Luckily I didn't sleep during the entire 6 hours (ok 4.5 hours. Thanks to Greg for reminding me) of chem! Wahahhahahaa... even Greg felt sleepy! Lol!
After class, I went back to hostel to clean out stuff and pack. Took my time to throw out all the random bits of crap stuck here and there and placing the bulky stuff - including books and files - into bags. Wah so much work... worked until 6 when my parents came to pick me up for dinner, and then it's home sweet home... for now at least.
I can't believe how fast this year has disappeared... must have been the hostel. Think I'll miss hostel life quite a bit haha. The good parts at least. Definitely not having any intentions of remembering stuff like the food or the internet or the roll calls... blah.
*reminded of Gabriel's speech on Celebration Night* lol.
Hmm I need to get back to mugging soon. Haiz. But I think I should get an early night as well. Got Samuel's birthday party tmr lol.
Haha today I woke up LATE. Went for Chem O class like 1.5 hours late. Blargh... Don't think Mr Kamalesh looked too happy about that. =\
Class resumed after lunch at 1pm. Poor Prof Lai was teaching organic chem to a bunch of sleepy students for this afternoon... Gee. Can't blame them for being sleepy, considering that it was immediately after lunch and the heat and humidity was not helping either. Bleh. Reminds me about how Ernest was jerking around this afternoon about the chicken being inedible, and shoving the plate towards me in a "rather pissed off" manner when I commented it was a "bloody waste of food". Well he'd better thank God that Prof Lai wasn't there at that point of time *shudders upon recalling past experience*. Oh well was glad I took the prawn noodles anyway.
Luckily I didn't sleep during the entire 6 hours (ok 4.5 hours. Thanks to Greg for reminding me) of chem! Wahahhahahaa... even Greg felt sleepy! Lol!
After class, I went back to hostel to clean out stuff and pack. Took my time to throw out all the random bits of crap stuck here and there and placing the bulky stuff - including books and files - into bags. Wah so much work... worked until 6 when my parents came to pick me up for dinner, and then it's home sweet home... for now at least.
I can't believe how fast this year has disappeared... must have been the hostel. Think I'll miss hostel life quite a bit haha. The good parts at least. Definitely not having any intentions of remembering stuff like the food or the internet or the roll calls... blah.
*reminded of Gabriel's speech on Celebration Night* lol.
Hmm I need to get back to mugging soon. Haiz. But I think I should get an early night as well. Got Samuel's birthday party tmr lol.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Rehearsal
That's it. I frigging give up on the hostel LAN. First my LAN port screws up, then this afternoon Eugene's LAN port was giving "limited connection only" - ya THANKS to the INEFFICIENCY of the stupid hostel servers, and then the wireless in the pantry just suddenly died out. You can't believe how bloody frustrated I was earlier on this afternoon...
In the end, I went down to canteen and used wireless to access internet. Then, all the problems were solved...
I. F-ing. Give. Up. On. The. Residence.
Oh well.
Enough rants. Today was quite OK. Went down in the morning to meet up for meeting to discuss council camp. Got quite a bit of the groundwork settled already, so it's up to Reico to email everyone the specific jobs and for all of us to finalize each bit before submitting for approval. Gee I really hate rush jobs. =\
Then in the afternoon came the English discussion to present to the SMU people. Absolute morality, mathematics, and human constructs. Ahhh... Can't really say I enjoy this sort of philosophical talk. I mean, logic and all that is fine with me... but I really don't see a point discussing all this sort of topics when the discussion doesn't seem to make much progress in obtaining the ultimate answer to questions revolving seemingly endlessly in our universe, thus leaving people with the false idea that they are gaining "knowledge" in the process.
Once again I throw this question back at everyone: what is "knowledge"?
I think I still prefer debate. And public speaking. Although the philosophy part will no doubt serve as a training of the mind to sharpen one's thoughts and focus one's ability to see at a "higher level".
OK so with the discussion done, I went back up to my room to settle some last bit of stuff (that's when I went back down to the canteen in a desperate attempt to get internet access). Met Mikel along the way, apparently he just came out of bio class observation haha. Poor him had to come all the way back to school just for that class. Haha. Heard they dissected sheep heart. Mr Tham was conducting the class. Ahh must have been super cool. ^^
Left at about 4.30pm odd to go to AIA Changi for the rehearsal for Toastmasters convention. Met Royston Ong with his mum at Eunos MRT and we headed over to the place. Heh been there once before together with the rest of the Gavel Club exco once to attend one of the TI meetings held there. Met my co-emcee Ray-Shio from NJC (haha funky name. Funky dude), and we got down to run through the script with our coordinator Cher Khim, who also happens to be the main emcee for our part, the opening ceremony. Can you believe it? 3 emcees in one event! Whoa this must be real big. >.<
Cher Khim rocks. Seriously. It's no wonder he was champion for the humorous speech competition he participated in. And guess what? Unlike most other champions, he is only a CL. Goes to show that "size" doesn't matter, eh? =)
Felt a bit sad for him when his humor part of the script got heavily criticized by the convention chair, who was a DTM. Was sort of owning him shitless, but the chap refused to give him and change his script, despite the endless amount of critique he got. Man I don't know if he is that headstrong about the script because he truly believed in what he was doing, or he was just refusing to give in for the sake of it. Haha. Well he certainly did win my respect as a speaker, though not too sure for the emcee-ing part... haha. Anyway he is one heck of a funny guy. =D
Ooooh and I found out that Ray-Shio is actually from NJ-IP, and he knows Mikel and Jenkin! Hahaha small small world indeed. ^^
In the end, I went down to canteen and used wireless to access internet. Then, all the problems were solved...
I. F-ing. Give. Up. On. The. Residence.
Oh well.
Enough rants. Today was quite OK. Went down in the morning to meet up for meeting to discuss council camp. Got quite a bit of the groundwork settled already, so it's up to Reico to email everyone the specific jobs and for all of us to finalize each bit before submitting for approval. Gee I really hate rush jobs. =\
Then in the afternoon came the English discussion to present to the SMU people. Absolute morality, mathematics, and human constructs. Ahhh... Can't really say I enjoy this sort of philosophical talk. I mean, logic and all that is fine with me... but I really don't see a point discussing all this sort of topics when the discussion doesn't seem to make much progress in obtaining the ultimate answer to questions revolving seemingly endlessly in our universe, thus leaving people with the false idea that they are gaining "knowledge" in the process.
Once again I throw this question back at everyone: what is "knowledge"?
I think I still prefer debate. And public speaking. Although the philosophy part will no doubt serve as a training of the mind to sharpen one's thoughts and focus one's ability to see at a "higher level".
OK so with the discussion done, I went back up to my room to settle some last bit of stuff (that's when I went back down to the canteen in a desperate attempt to get internet access). Met Mikel along the way, apparently he just came out of bio class observation haha. Poor him had to come all the way back to school just for that class. Haha. Heard they dissected sheep heart. Mr Tham was conducting the class. Ahh must have been super cool. ^^
Left at about 4.30pm odd to go to AIA Changi for the rehearsal for Toastmasters convention. Met Royston Ong with his mum at Eunos MRT and we headed over to the place. Heh been there once before together with the rest of the Gavel Club exco once to attend one of the TI meetings held there. Met my co-emcee Ray-Shio from NJC (haha funky name. Funky dude), and we got down to run through the script with our coordinator Cher Khim, who also happens to be the main emcee for our part, the opening ceremony. Can you believe it? 3 emcees in one event! Whoa this must be real big. >.<
Cher Khim rocks. Seriously. It's no wonder he was champion for the humorous speech competition he participated in. And guess what? Unlike most other champions, he is only a CL. Goes to show that "size" doesn't matter, eh? =)
Felt a bit sad for him when his humor part of the script got heavily criticized by the convention chair, who was a DTM. Was sort of owning him shitless, but the chap refused to give him and change his script, despite the endless amount of critique he got. Man I don't know if he is that headstrong about the script because he truly believed in what he was doing, or he was just refusing to give in for the sake of it. Haha. Well he certainly did win my respect as a speaker, though not too sure for the emcee-ing part... haha. Anyway he is one heck of a funny guy. =D
Ooooh and I found out that Ray-Shio is actually from NJ-IP, and he knows Mikel and Jenkin! Hahaha small small world indeed. ^^
Monday, November 05, 2007
Prof busy
Ahh... chem O lesson got cancelled today 'cos Prof had an urgent meeting last minute, causing the lesson to be postponed. Now, I find myself back in my room using Eugene's LAN port to finish up my utopia acc. Yah. MY LAN PORT IS STILL SCREWED.
I've given up on hostel. Sometimes I really think they are incompetent in certain aspects. Blah. Shan't elaborate further. I believe a lot of my peers can say this better than I do.
Hmmmm the air's fresh outside, just as the rain subsided by the morning. I wonder when will the day come where I get to enjoy this fresh air properly. Sigh.
I've given up on hostel. Sometimes I really think they are incompetent in certain aspects. Blah. Shan't elaborate further. I believe a lot of my peers can say this better than I do.
Hmmmm the air's fresh outside, just as the rain subsided by the morning. I wonder when will the day come where I get to enjoy this fresh air properly. Sigh.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Cracking
Oh gosh I think I'm succumbing to the pressure already. Can't believe I am crushed so soon. Need... to... persevere...
Demoralization can really hurt passion, can't it?
Arsenal 2 - Man. U. 2
*cheers*
Demoralization can really hurt passion, can't it?
Arsenal 2 - Man. U. 2
*cheers*
Friday, November 02, 2007
Gah.
Frustration is really getting the better of me. First, my LAN port in hostel goes down for one ENTIRE WEEK, thus depriving me of internet access in school and forcing me to share Eugene's LAN port. Alternatively I would choose to stay at home, but I figured that I needed the personal space and atmosphere in hostel to start me mugging for chem O.
However, to make matters worse, I just realized that studying organic chem for olympiad is like fishing a needle from a haystack - there's so much 'garbage' all over the place, and I am expected to look out for the crucial parts that MAY come in useful during chem O. Oh so bloody wonderful. You know what? I am just going to skip all the organic chem/biochemistry questions until that external vendor comes in to clarify stuff about biochem and Prof Lai finishes his lectures.
Hmm. Physical chem is so much more easier. I need to read up on stuff regarding Bohr's model though. I can't seem to grasp the understanding of those key equations properly.
Organic chem can wait. Seriously.
I think I shall have an early night tonight. Just celebrated my grandfather's 71st birthday today at my aunt's house. Lol Melissa's really hilarious. =P
However, to make matters worse, I just realized that studying organic chem for olympiad is like fishing a needle from a haystack - there's so much 'garbage' all over the place, and I am expected to look out for the crucial parts that MAY come in useful during chem O. Oh so bloody wonderful. You know what? I am just going to skip all the organic chem/biochemistry questions until that external vendor comes in to clarify stuff about biochem and Prof Lai finishes his lectures.
Hmm. Physical chem is so much more easier. I need to read up on stuff regarding Bohr's model though. I can't seem to grasp the understanding of those key equations properly.
Organic chem can wait. Seriously.
I think I shall have an early night tonight. Just celebrated my grandfather's 71st birthday today at my aunt's house. Lol Melissa's really hilarious. =P
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