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Y Monday, September 29, 2008

On Friday, I attended the Singapore Grand Prix 2008. I dad had associates and managed to get me a pass. It was so cool. I got to go where ever I wanted - almost. Thanks dad. I dad only called my on that day itself and within 2 hours, there I was. It was awesome. Actually, I wanted to make it to last night's race. However, as I had 3 papers to sit for today, that plan was scrapped. I managed to catch it on television though. The Fernando Alonso in first place, Nico Rosberg in second place and Lewis Hamiltion coming in third. Congratulations!!! But, it is just not the same. There is a huge difference between being at the actual race and merely watching television. The feel is just not there. It's like music. There is a huge difference between being at an actual concert and simply watching it over the television or listening to the songs over the radio. You really do not get to feel the excitement. Well, of course there will still be some excitement felt, just not as much as if you were attending it in person. But, I guess it's ok. my studies are just as important. This is after all, the national exams that I'll be sitting for. I'm well aware that if I do not do well, there is no turning back. I think that at our age, our time should be managed well enough. However, not matter how hard I try, I seem to go slightly off track at times. Thankfully, I often manage to complete my tasks in time.
I am really really tired today. We all are. We sat for like 3 papers today. At the end of it all, most of our energy had been used up. We also got our preliminary examinations results. The top few are as usual, with Jennifer coning in first, Pamela in second position, myself coming in third, nurul coming in fourth and Nazeerah taking the fifth position. However, I am actually quite disappointed in myself. I feel that I'm able to achieve better. I'm not talking about positions here. I'm fine with what I got. I'm really disappointed in my results. I think that if I were to put in just a little extra effort, I would be able to do better. And, hopefully, I would for the national exams.
We do have a few more papers to go. All the best to everyone!

'Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.' - Tom Landry

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Y Friday, September 26, 2008

The September, October, November and December babies...

Me and Pam

Pam and Leon...

Cutting of the blueberry cake...

The cake with a bridge...

The first slice...

I had a really interesting day today. Let me begin with what happened this morning. It rained really really heavily this morning and although I was under a shelter, I still got wet. I contemplated on whether or not I should get my parents to send me to school. Just as a was about to call home, the bus arrived and I thought that since the bus is here, I should not disturb my parents. While I was boarding the bus, I was kind of being pushed and got drenched. The worst thing was, I so happened to choose a spot where the air-con was blowing directly at me. I was practically freezing. Thank god I live near my school and so it wasn't a long journey. When I reached school, and was about to alight, I realised that the bus stop was sort of flooded, slightly further away, that is a spot where it was slightly, just slightly drier, so I aimed at that spot and kind of 'flew' towards it. The best thing was, I landed quite perfectly. And so did Amanda who was in the bus as well. It was kind of cool actually. This morning, Amanda and I did lots of 'flying' and leaping over puddles. To be honest, it was pretty fun. We had a good laugh about it afterwards. However, as we were both pretty wet, we felt really cold. And, my first lesson for the day was held in an air-conditioned room. What luck...

During our form teacher's period today. Our teachers bought cakes for the September, October, November and December babies in our class. We have always celebrated birthdays like that. Just because their birthdays falls during the examination period or the holidays shouldn't stop us from celebrating it together. We had lots of fun. Some of the guys were chasing me, trying to get some cream onto me. of course, I had to run. They gave up in the end though. That scene must have been really hilarious.

After school today, Jasmine C and I went to the library to borrow some books. When we were done and in the lift, we met some juniors from our school. Actually, we did not know them. All we knew was that we are all from the same school. The guys then asked us if we knew his friend. I was puzzled as I did not even know him. He then lifted a LIVE lizard and asked the question again. Me, being my usual self, screamed. I was so terrified that me legs sort of gave way and I had to grab on to the railings on the lift for support. He sort of showed it to us again and I screamed again. It's was really horrid. It is a live one mind you. I was trembling for quite a while afterwards. I was really really terrified. Thank goodness Jasmine was with me.Even now, I cannot erase the damned image from my head and I tremble every time I think about it. I really think that this is not funny. It is so not a joke. How can people do something like that. It is not as if I did not already have a phobia of reptiles. Now, it has become worse. All thanks to them. I do not think anyone can understand how I felt at that time. I was standing right in the corner of the lift. This made it impossible for me to escape or rum away. I just felt so helpless, so terrified and so weak at that time. Actually, I think that even if I was given a chance to escape, I couldn't do it, because my legs were so were. They literally sort of gave way. I couldn't even stand on my own until the lift door opened and they got out. Words simple cannot describe how I felt then.

'A difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.' - George Eliot

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Y Thursday, September 25, 2008

The national exams are just round the corner. I'll be having my biology, chemistry as well as mathematics paper 1 this coming Monday. Lately, I've been studying really hard and I hope that these efforts have not gone to waste. This also applies to my buddies. I can tell the a lot of us have been putting in the extra effort. Let's all work hard and achieve our dreams. We may have attended our secondary school graduation ceremony. But, our learning does not end here. We have a long way ahead of us. Some of you have also complained about this and that, indicating that you feel demoralised. Well, don't. Do not lose confidence at this crucial juncture. You have all worked really hard. Do not let all these go to waste. I also know that you have been trying. Otherwise, you would not have bothered to ask what you did not understand. We have consulted each other on things we do not understand and we have all learnt together.
Just do your very best and advance on to the next level. Let's all work together. Shall we?

We have all been together for several years now. We have spent multiple hours chatting, studying, playing and just hanging out. To be absolutely honest, I really cannot bear to part with anyone. Be it our beloved teachers, our classmates of my peers. We have built our friendship for the past few years and I do hope that this will not change. We may meet new people, and make new friends. But, I know that I'll never forget you guys as well as the time we shared. Soon, we will not be able to see each other everyday like we do now. Even if some of us do came back next year, some won't. Since we cannot change this fact, why not try to make things better ourselves. I am thinking of a class reunion every year. Shall we organise something like that? I think we should.

I got to go now. All the best.

'The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.' - Charles Dickens

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Y Wednesday, September 24, 2008

We were all a little...I think I'll correct that. We were all really really really crazy today. We just laughed so much. I think this is the first time I've ever laughed so much in my life. Let me begin. I think it all started with Angie - CP told me so. CP once told me that Angie had been like that since secondary two. Then came Pam. She just sort of got really high and made everyone laugh. So, we started saying that Pam had contracted this 'illness' from Angie. After math today, I realised that CP had joined to gang. She began laughing really hard. When I asked her what exactly happened, she simple said that she didn't know and that she had been laughing for the entire math lesson. And I thought: 'okay, never mind.' I was like maybe she had contracted the 'illness'. And then came KY. She sort of got it from Pam I think. They were chatting one moment and the next, being a little crazy. And finally, I think I got it too. I just couldn't stop laughing after we were dismissed. Something funny actually happened while we were changing out of our P.E attire and that started all the laughing. I just didn't know why. It was pretty difficult to stop. I also have this feeling that I may have passed it on to Fenglin and Jasmine. We did laugh during lunch but it was, well, mild. Not to worry people. I'm fine now. And, we are not like mad or anything. I think we are just looking for a way to lighten the atmosphere around us and at the same time, to de-stress.

'You can't deny laughter; when it comes, it plops down in your favorite chair and stays as long as it wants.' - Stephen King

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Y Monday, September 22, 2008

We were really frustrated this morning as we were being forced to do something we really really hate and it is not as if we adore the person who gave us the instructions either and that just made things worst. The bigger problem is, he is not in the wrong. Whatever he said is a fact and I agree with him. So why souled I be your witness and most importantly, why should I do things against my will. It just got us - me, Pam, and kaiyun - so mad. Actually it got a lot of people mad. Even CP was complaining. We sort of discussed the problem during recess ans found of that all of us shared the same sentiments.
However, thanks to Pam, the mood was lifted. She really made us all laugh. Recently, Pam has been, well, funny. Really really funny. We all do not know why either. She is now like the entertainer of the clique, but, it's cool. We had more laughs during D&T lesson today. Our teacher was kind of telling stories to lighten up the atmosphere and his stories are funny.
I think I'll end here today. If I go on, I really do not know when I'll stop.

'It is very difficult to be wholly joyous or wholly sad on this earth. The comic, when it is human, soon takes upon itself a face of pain; and some of our grieves...have their source in weaknesses with smiling compassion as the common inheritance of us all.' - Conrad, Joseph

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Y Saturday, September 20, 2008

'A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.' - Donna Roberts

'Many a person has held close, throughout their entire lives, two friends that always remained strange to one another, because one of them attracted by virtue of similarity, the other by difference.' - Emil Ludwig

'Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.' - George Eliot

'Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.' - Helen Keller

'The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.' - Henry David Thoreau

'In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, for in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.' - James Allen

'Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.' - James F. Byrnes

'Friendship that flows from the heart cannot be frozen by adversity, as the water that flows from the spring cannogt congeal in winter.' - James Fenimore Cooper

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To Angie: I only got to know you better around march this year. To be absolutely honest, I do not know what exactly brought us together, but we just sort of clicked and we've became friends ever since. You have always been the 'high' one and you are always bringing out the energetic side in us. You have also been the most teary one amongst us. You've won me in that aspect. I admit defeat...Haha... Anyway, whenever I felt down, you, together with the others have always managed to cheer me up. Thank you for that. We may not be seeing each other everyday from next year onwards - you've told me your plans- I know that our friendship still remains. Good luck in whatever you do.

To CP: We have known each other since we were in secondary one and even though we were placed in different classes after that first year, we have remained friends. We became even closer this year and from what I observed, you were really different from what you were in sec one. You used to be quieter and less confident. Now, well, it's the exact opposite - in a good way. We have shared the same sentiments and you do get along well with people - most people. Thanks for helping me with my mother tong and through your guidance, I've improved. Thank you.

To Jasmine C: Hey Flower!! We became overnight friends in secondary. I still remember the very first week of Secondary 2 were we did not even say a single word to each other. But look at us now. We even have nicknames for each other. You have always been the most tolerant one among us. Hardly ever disagreeing with anything and always going with the flow. Thanks to you, I have learnt to tone down that foul temper of mine. Though I still do get angry occasionally, I feel that I have taken away about 97% of that foul temper I used to possess. You have also been a great help as a friend as well as during D&T lessons. Thank you for all that you've done for me. May you be successful in all that you do.

To Jasmine T: I am really not very sure as to how I'm going to put my feelings across to you. Just like CP and the rest, I only started to get to know you this year. I know how you must feel about the things going on around you. No matter what happens, I hope that you do not be affected by what people say or do. I also hope that you are able to have more confidence in yourself and learn to well, express you feeling towards others more clearly. Let people know how you really feel about what they are doing. Of course, do not be too blunt or it may make the situation worst. Whatever it is, be happy, smile more and know that we will always be around if you need a listening ear.

To KaiYun: I'm not exactly sure when we got to know each other. But I'm pretty sure it was because we are both in the choir. You also have lightened up the mood and quite a number of occasions. Have more confidence in yourself. I know that you have the potential to soar to greater heights. You told me once before that you used to cry a lot. I'm glad you have grown out of it. Well, we still do shed tears when we are feeling down. It is really okay. It also helps others to help you if they know what you are upset about. May we be friends always. Best of luck.

To Amanda S: Hey! We have also gotten to know each other in the choir. We do share the same taste in most things such as movies, songs, idols and how we feel about certain people. I still remember an occasion, during one of the school holidays where the two of us just got so bored sitting around at home. We decided to go out. To where exactly, I do not remember, but we ended up walking a lot. We just walked and walked and walked. If I'm not wrong I think we met up at about 12 noon and ended up walking till about 6 in the evening. I also recall how our legs ached after that and how we swore never to do so muck walking ever again. We have shared lots of secrets and wee, i trust that they are safe with you... Great luck in everything.

To Leon: Hey buddy! we have known each other for about a decade already. Sure, being buddies for such a long time, there is bound to be some arguments at some point in time. It is all part and parcel of life and friendship. There has been a lot of misunderstandings about us too - not between us, about us - I'm sure you know what I mean and that you share the same sentiments. Time past really quickly don't you think, One moment we are still little kids playing around in primary school with no worries and the next, we are young adults in secondary school worrying about our future. I'm glad that we have not let anything come in between this friendship that we share and because of this, I'm quite confident that this friendship will still exist in the future. We have been in the same primary school and in secondary school, we have always been in the same class. Thank you for helping me with all sorts of things and giving me the support whenever I needed it. Thank you.

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4N'08 with Mrs Yeo - our principal.

Another group photo

ChoyPheng

Ladies

Angie and Kai Yun

Miss Yu

Yet again, a group photo

Here are some more of the photos I promised. I'm sorry, but I do not think I'll post all the photos as the is simply too many. We seem to just grab every opportunity to get as many pictures as we can.

By the way, thanks Eileen for the special mention in your blog. I am really touched by it. I really teared up while reading it. Thanks a lot for you support. Remember yesterday, when we were on the red carpet listening to Mdm Choo's speech, and I was on the verge of tears, you were standing behind me, giving me your support and comforting me. Thank you. We only got to really know each other this year, but I'm pretty sure that this friendship will go a long way into the future. Thanks for all the help you've rendered to me and the support given to me. I really, really appreciate it. Once again, Thank you.

To Pam: We started to know each other better last year as we were in the same classes. I remember how the for of us - you, Jen, Naz and I - hung out in since two years ago. However, we were not as close at that time as you were closer to Jennifer. When the four of us were split into different classes last year, fate put us in the same class and that marked to beginning of this beautiful friendship. You have given me the support i needed when I was feeling down and is always there for me. Also, you have helped me in many ways, be it as a friend helping a friend in need or as a secretary helping the chairman when the need arises. Thank you for all that you've done for me.

To Jen: Hey! We have known each other since the very first week of secondary 1 and now, I dare to say that this friendship has strengthened a lot. I remember how we grew from mischievous little girls to mature young ladies. All the time we had are etched clearly in my mind. I remember everything from the pranks we used to play to the girly yet mature discussions we had. The four of us have come so far and remember, we are always the top 5 in our cohort. You've always been the cream of the crop and you did not look down on anybody in anyway and I respect you for that. Among the four of us, we may be able to divide ourselves into pairs- you and Naz, Pam and I. However, nothing, absolutely nothing can divide us for good. No matter what happens the four of us will be one team, one family - always.

To Naz: You were the very first friend I made in secondary school. I still remember that day very clearly. It's funny how that encounter in the toilet made the friendship we share today. Among the four of us, you've always been the shy one, no doubt about that. However, the change in you is evident. You have become more confident and also very recently, you have taken up the duty of making us laugh. I'm sure Jen and Pam would agree with me on this. Well, Pam has taken up the same duty, but well, we all have our good and bad days. So I leave the two of you to settle that score on your own. Thanks for everything you've done for me and though you are the quietest among us, I'm sure that you feel the same way about the friendship we all share. Good luck for your future endeavours.

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Y Friday, September 19, 2008

The guys and two of our form teachers.

With Angie and Jasmine T

Angie, Pam, Jasmine T

Group Photo

Class Management Committee with Mdm Choo

We had a great time today. We have graduated. During the ceremony, they played a video montage produced by the class. When ours was played we all got so teary. Almost all of the ladies in our class were tearing. It really made us think of the times we shared and how we had come so far. Even though I do get angry with them sometimes, I do love all of them. When it was our turn to receive our graduation package, mdm choo gave a speech which almost made my cry. Actually, I was trying really hard to hold back my tears as we were right in front of the hall. After her short speech, she told us that they - our 3 beloved form teachers - had made a video specially for us. Although there were some technical errors, we managed to see parts of the video and while viewing it, a drop of tear or two rolled down my cheeks. It was just so sad. We may fight, quarrel and argue sometimes, but we all still do care for each other. Thank you Mdm Choo, Mdm Linda and Miss Yu for all that you have done for us. We were the only class that had a video made for us and this proves that our teachers really love and care for us.
After the ceremony, we all started taking pictures with each other. We even managed to get one with our principal. I have uploaded some of the pictures. As for the rest, I'll upload them some other time. There is just too many pictures.
Actually, I had a lot of thing to blog about today. However, I really do not know how to put my feelings into words this time. What ever it is, we will always be a part of 4N2 2008 and no matter what happens I will always miss you all.
Good luck for your future endeavours.

'Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone, can start today and make a new ending.' - Maria Robinson

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Y Thursday, September 18, 2008

Today was pretty...well...exciting - I guess. I had a pretty rough start though. I was kind of moody in the morning and I kind of cooled down a little as I chatted with Pam, Angie, CP and the rest. However, when we got back to class, my blood had to boil because of someone. I really so not understand how something so simple can turn chaotic because of that particular person. Anyway, things just kind of got settled in the end - I was still in fury - and we started on the work assigned to us. Once again, and with much difficulty, I managed to cool down a little.
We went for recess and in order not to spoil any one's mood, I tried to act normal. I guess my friends saw through me. They questioned me about what had happened. We had math after recess. During maths lesson, another incident made me really mad. I do not think I'm going to elaborate on that as it will be a long story.
Thankfully, things started to improve after that. Mother tongue was ok. I have my pals to thank for it. Especially Pam, Angie and CP. They really made my laugh. They kind of joked around and burst plastic bags and all. It was simply hilarious.
During lunch, Pam, Jen, Naz and I went opposite. We had a great time laughing. We actually started talking about movies. A cat walked towards our table and to warn Jen about it, Pam actually raised her voice and said 'Hey! Cat!' If you still cannot guess what happened after that, let me tell you. Naz screamed, Jen jumped and I was kind of shocked as I did not really heard what Pam had said and was sort of confused. When the commotion was over, we had a good laugh about it. This marked the beginning of our laughing sessions. We - especially Jen and Naz - started telling us all sorts of funny things and we were all laughing so hard.
We then had to go back to school for our graduation day rehearsal. We were kind of early and we met up with Angie and the rest. So the entire group of us went in, and occupied lots of space. We can't really be blamed. There was about twelve of us. Anyway, we continued with our jokes and we all broke into laughter - again. We had a run through on the celebration, given some instructions and finally, dismissed.
So, I guess today is really exciting.

It our graduation tomorrow. My warmest congratulations to one and all.

'Friends are an aid to the young, to guard them from error; to the elderly, to attend to their wants and to supplement their failing power of action; to those in the prime of life, to assist them to noble deeds.' - Aristotle

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Y Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Many things occurred today. I shall only blog about a few. We have decided not to jeopardise just because of some who are not that worth it, so today, we decided to tell her the truth. We all tried to protect her from it previously as we did not want her to get hurt any further. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, we found that if we did not tell her the truth, the results could be pretty drastic. Obviously,when something like that happens and you happen to know it, you will feel will heart-broken. We really did not have any other choice. When we finally broke the news to her, she cried. I felt really bad at that time. As much as I hate bad things to happen, I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Seeing her in that state really made me despondent. I know that it is impossible for me to control things like that but at that particular time, I really hoped that I could turn back the clock, step in as a third party and take away all these ill feelings. Thankfully, she was fine after a crying it all out. Anyway, I know that it is not that easy to get over something like that. I really do not know if she is really fine or she is just putting up a front so that we would not worry about her. Whatever it is, just know that we are always here for you and you can talk to us if you encounter any difficulties.

Jen has also fallen ill. Hey Jen! Get well soon. Have lots of water and rest. Hope to see you back in school soon.

We also had a fire drill today. A marked improvement was observed in the time we took to evacuate. We sat under the scorching sun for almost half an hour doing the necessary procedures like making sure that everyone was accounted for and double checking the attendance. We also listened to what our principal had to say and finally returned back to class after the principal announced the stand down of the exercise.

I think I shall end here. I wish to study now. Bye...

'Never do anything against conscience, even if the state demands it.' - Albert Einstein

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Y Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Till today, I never realised how much I disregard those who do not consider the feelings of others. Being human, we do have to put ourselves in the shoes of others from time to time. We must not neglect the feelings of others simple for our own benefit. It all just boils down to one word - RESPECT. Respecting one another is a very important principle - to me at least. Being by-standers, I really feel for those who are unwillingly placed in such situations.
I know for sure that at least three people share my views. We discussed about this matter for almost an hour this morning. I'm glad to know that there are at least people with conscience, and that they know the limits of a practical joke. I find it really disheartening to know that people are able to disregard the feelings of others. To be honest, I'm actually quite disappointed.

Okay, enough disheartening stuff already. I attended the rehearsal for our graduation ceremony today. It was a rather smooth flowing rehearsal. We roughly know what will happen on Friday, and most of us are looking forward to it. It will be my first formal graduation ceremony - I do not count the one in kindergarten as primary school as the were affairs within the class. This time, it involves the entire cohort. I'm really excited about it. It's like...WOW!!! I'm finally graduating. Well, technically. I got to end here. I still have other tasks to accomplish. Congrats everyone.

'All successful people-men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.' - Brian Tracy

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Y Monday, September 15, 2008

I have been trying to find stuff to include in our graduation day video. I hope that it is almost done now...
Our graduation day ceremony will be held this coming Friday and rehearsals are tomorrow. Time has passed really quickly. Not too long ago, we were mere 13-year olds who just enrolled into secondary school and in the blink of an eye, we are graduating. I had my fair share of secondary school experience - making friends, having minor misunderstandings, helping each other out, attaining a few leadership roles, camps, etc...
I not only laughed, I cried both tears of sadness as well as tears of anger. Once in a while I even allowed tears of disappointment to roll down my cheeks. We've all had our times of joy and sorrow. Thank you for all those who have been there for me when I needed you. I think you know who you are. Especially the three of you who stood by me no matter what happened. The four of us have shared many times of joy and laughter and we hardly disagree on anything. I really treasure this friendship of ours.
During the past few years some had changed classes and all, but I feel that there is still a bond between the two classes and I really appreciate that. I'm also very sure that I'm not the only one that feels this way.
Some of us may be coming back next year and some won't. It's sad that we do have to go our separate ways, but I'm sure many of us will still keep in touch and we could organise gatherings from time to time.
We will be leaving to pursue our dreams, our ambitions, the future that we hope for, I want to wish every single one of you all the best in your future endeavours. I think I'll miss a lot of people...
Great luck.

'Future: That period of time in which our affairs prosper, our friends are true and our happiness is assured.' - Ambrose Bierce

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Y Friday, September 12, 2008

I had loads of fun today, zipping here and there. I'll still have one more place to go later, but, since I could still afford some time, here I am.
Things really went quite well today, with the exception of one incident.
Just to clarify things, we are 16. Not the young kids we used to be. we are mature enough. What is the big difference between being 16 years old and being 15 years and 10 months. It's not a great difference. I feel that this is really unfair to some people. We actually planned to watch a movie today. However, in our clique, only Angie and myself are legally above 16. The rest will turn 16 within the next few months. It is really unfair that when we want to watch a movie together, only two of us are able to be admitted. Of course, it was a one for all and all for one incident. what is the use of just the two of us watching the movie? The purpose of asking everyone out is so that we can watch the movie together. Aren't the rules a little bit too strict?
By the way, I kind of enjoy zipping everywhere in a short period of time. It's like you are racing against time. I really do not know how to explain it, but, I really like that kind of feeling. Of course, if one does this everyday, it will be really tiring. It just gives a a sense of satisfaction. It's like I am able to complete all the tasks given to me punctually because I challenged myself. I'm not too sure if anyone share this feeling. I'm just glad that I'm able to challenge myself. I feel that there is no harm in trying to push the limits once in a while. It lets you know that you are able to accomplish a given task and that you are definitely up to the challenges you are facing. It's all a part of life.
I would love to continue with this post, however, I'll have to zip away now...
Goodbye!

'Time and memory are true artists; they remold reality nearer to the heart's desire.' - John Dewey

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Y Thursday, September 11, 2008

Most of my buddies have at least held a temporary job before. Most teenagers nowadays do. It's a way to while away the long holidays while making some money. However, I have never ever held a real job in my life. Not even for a second. My mum used to say that it's good to want to try and be independent, but we can still provide for you and you are still young. Therefore, I'll have to admit that I am still pretty clueless on this aspect of life.
This year however, things may be different. We are 16 and getting a job would be easier - I think. A couple of my friends have discussed about getting a temp. job together during the upcoming holidays. Honestly, I do not know if it will be successful, but, I'm willing to give it a try.

During mother tongue lesson today, we were given some free time. Pam, Angie, CP and I discussed about the different type of jobs available and we actually had a good laugh talking about it. We really do not know what type of job to look for, thus, all sorts of funny ideas popped out - opening a blogshop selling pastries, joining mediacorp, venturing abroad for singing/acting, singing at functions, etc... After about an hour discussing what we should do, we still were unable to decide
Some may sound pretty ridiculous, but I dare say, nothing is impossible. Who knows what the future will bring. Who knows, some of us may end up as bosses of huge companies, famous singers/actors, members of parliament, etc...
No dream is too big.
Well, I'm driving further away from the main topic. Whether or not our quest for a job will be successful. I'm using the word quest because it is really something difficult for me. I have never done anything like that. I think I'll be needing help from you guys. Tks...

'Goals. There's not telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There's no telling what will happen when you act upon them.' - Jim Rohn

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Y Wednesday, September 10, 2008

I have been spending a lot of time studying. I'm starting to get into the momentum of studying for long hours.
Also, I really don't know why, but I just seem to be singing a lot more than I usually do. I mean, I used to sing a lot as when I was still in the choir, we had performances and competitions which we need to practice for. However, since I stepped down at the beginning of this year, I started to focus more on my studies and less on singing. Now, I seem to have rekindled my love for singing. It just sort of came naturally. I can be sitting around and suddenly I would feel the urge to sing. In the past, when we weren't so tensed up about the major exams, we would go down to k box every now and then for singing sessions. I really miss those days. Now, we are all studying hard for our exams and these sessions have been greatly reduced. I have made a pact with a few groups of friends. We would go and really enjoy ourselves when the exams are over and around mid-December, we'll start preparing ourselves for another year ahead.

Time seem to be passing by really quickly now. It's funny, when we were still kids in primary school, a number of us hoped that time would just fly by so that we can grow up. Now that we are young adults we seem to talk about our past a lot. A few of my pals and I just got onto this topic today and we were all laughing about the time we shared a couple of years ago.
Not that I'm complaining or anything, but I just felt that way. It actually feels kind of nice talking to each other about the times we shared and having a good laugh about it.

Good luck for your exams everyone... Study Hard!!

'Look well to this day. Yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well therefore to this day.' - Francis Gray

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Y Monday, September 8, 2008

I did not get the chance to blog on Friday. I woke up early and went to meet them at 11am at vivo city. We planned to go to sentosa. A total of ten of us went - ChoyPheng, JunHao, JianXiong, GuangWei, ZeWen, ZeXian(I think), Keith, Kenny, Alan and myself.
We had a great time there. Initially, we wanted to started off with a game of volleyball. However, due to some circumstances, we started with a game of soccer instead. CP and I, being the only two girls in the group did not join the guys. However, we felt that we were being a little anti-social. So, we joined in the game - different teams of course, since there were exactly 10 of us, it was 4 guys and a girl to a team.
After a few minutes and a few goals, we shifted to somewhere nearer to the shore and left our belongings there. We then proceeded to have some fun in the waters. We splashed water and and threw sand at each other - I know it seems childish but, what the heck, it's a day meant for fun, joy and laughter. we also played a game of 'monkey' in the water. Well, honestly, the guys played it. CP and I were beginning to feel tired.
We started to pack up at about 5 and went to bathe. As expected, CP and I took the longest time, we're ladies...haha... Actually, I do feel quite bad about making the guys wait for us. And believe me, we took quite a while in the bathroom.
We took a tram back to the monorail station and then to Harbourfront for dinner. We then went to the arcade for some more fun before heading home.
I really enjoyed myself. I think I would regret it very much if I had not been able to make it. It also made me see every one of them differently, it made a see a side of them I never knew had existed. It was a really eventful outing and we are planning a similar one at the end of the year.

MONDAY
We returned to school today. It was not much of a holiday a we had exams for three days of the week. It felt different to be back in school today. It felt more well, solemn I guess. I think it was partially because, We ad started taking the national exams and that means we are taking the exams as candidates, not simply as students. It made me feel more grown up and seeing more people concentrating an their work makes me feel that most of us are really beginning to grow up. I'm really happy about it and hopefully, we can all be promoted, after all, we have been through a lot as a class or maybe as a level. The two classes have quite a good relationship and almost everybody knows everyone... Most of us have known each other for at least three and a half years or maybe much more... It is really good to see everyone grow up.

'The reality of the other person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says but rather what he does not say.' - Kahlil Gibran

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Y Thursday, September 4, 2008

We took our English paper today. It was okay and some questions were rather simple. It's our third paper and our next paper would be on the 29th of September. That'll mean extra preparation time..Hooray! I have really been stydying hard for the past few days. After all, It's a major exam and I really cannot afford to do badly.I think that this is one exam where I really put my heart into studying. This is because I regretted not studying hard enough for my PSLE a few years ago. Thus,I did not do too well. I hope the my efforts this time would pay off. I really hope that it's a 'you reap what you sow case'...
All the best everyone...
Study hard

'Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.' - Dale Carnegie

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Y Wednesday, September 3, 2008

I was so busy studying that I did not get the chance to blog. Studying ss really takes up a lot of my time... I had my ss paper today and It's the first time I managed to almost complete it. Thank god. The source based was really difficult though. Many of my friends are complaining about it. Well, We shall be having our English paper tomorrow. Let's hope that we'll all do well.
Good luck everyone...

'The mind of the scholar, if he would leave it large and liberal, should come in contact with other minds.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Y Monday, September 1, 2008