Tuesday, October 24, 2006
12:17 AM
Arrgh! I hate my life now...I loathe the way it goes each day...I detest waking up every morning only to study!! Each time I turn on the radio, I hear some peep calling in to the DJ, sharing with her on air how they're enjoying their lives now, planning parties and such after the end of their exams. And there I am, "choing-ing" for my O levels. IT SUX! JUST SUX!!!
Headed to school for consultation today and I came across coaches ferrying the students back to school. Hmm...must have been to somewhere for their post-exam programmes. Passed my the parade square and a group of students, a BIG BUNCH, were before me, roller-skating. I sigh to myself as I slowly trudged up the stairs...to the quiet row of classes that flank one side of the corridor. Luckily my time in school was rather productive, as I've cleared my doubts that have been stacking up in the pile consisting of 8 Maths papers. Even the old people are so relaxed and unaffected...each time I look at the elderly or the group of line dance women, how I wish they would stop whatever they're doing and take the O levels with us. Especially the irritating man who has been singing karaoke, causing much disturbance to our English remedial lesson.
I really feel very guilty...I'm supposed to concentrate on studying, but the thoughts of what to do AFTER the exam never fails to flit through my mind. It's like I have so...many things on my agenda:
AJ HK trip, 4/5 chalet, Church Christmas project, Church camp, AJ and AMK alumni practices, family trip (even though the destination is not planned yet), Grad night, steamboat gathering with my 3 good buddies (Rach, Le and Sal) and not to mention time for myself.
Haiz...O LEVELS IS CERTAINLY LIKE A DISGUSTING BARRIER TO ALL THOSE LEISURE ACTIVITIES!! =(
no words can express
my love for you
Thursday, October 19, 2006
11:42 PM
SHIT! SHITTY SHITTY SHIT!! I'VE RUINED MY BIOLOGY PRACTICAL!! And it's not Prelims, mind you, it's O Levels!! Their English used is so "cheem cheem" one...luckily my command of English is rather good to comprehend what they're trying to say...lol...All was okay until I was told to find the concentration of the solution which would not cause any change in the size of the stupid onion ring. I was like.."what the hell?"...how to find? Even the intersection point would have a change...until they told me after the practical to draw negative graph. NEGATIVE GRAPH? OH CRAP! I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW SUCH THING!! Should brush up more on my Maths...haiz...
And there was this instruction to scrap of one side of the leaf to expose it. When I first read it, I was stunned. I just sat frozen at my place, trying to "decipher" the hidden meaning behind it. Then the thought of raising my hand asking for help flitted through my mind. Should I or should I not? In the end, I decided against it as it might cause a loss in marks. So...yup...I tried to digest the sentence slowly, word by word and then go into action. Thankfully for Seok Teng in front of me...ha ha!
Another thing I would like to express my gratitude for her was the starch test...Stage 1 and 2 were like weird to me...I know they're not martian to those who are well-versed in Biology, but they are to me. The sample was first boiled in ethanol then water. Then they asked me to state Steps 3 and 4. Again, I sat there trying to think why there were steps like 1 and 2 involved in starch test. Until I saw Seok Teng in front of me putting the sample on a white tile and dripping iodine onto it. So it gave me an idea at least to pen down something.
Stage 3: Put the sample on the white tile.
Stage 4: Drop a few drops of iodine onto it.
As I write it, I felt like laughing...I mean, it's so stupid...putting the sample on a white tile as a step...lol...but well, when you're desperate, leaving a blank is even worse than writing something stupid there.
Hui Min called and informed me to go down to AJ tomorrow for the HK trip briefing. Going down is okay, but the timing to go there is kind of...late! 5:30pm. Princess Hours is at 7...and Charmed at 8:30...must reach home before 8pm...hmm...
To sum it up, I think that the practical I most fear is actually Chemistry. Because I totally screwed that up. I only managed a 10 out of 40. Damn it!! Hopefully I can manage my time better during the real "O"s. Or else, it's "Sayonara" to my A for Chemistry. AND I'M COUNTING IT FOR MY R5!! AH CRAP!!!!
PS: I HAD AN A2 FOR MY CCA GRADE!! Well, not counting my participation in the SYF when I was in Sec 1. Mr Ling doubted me...can't blame him, I was the only Sec 1 to participate then...so I told him to ask BT if he is still skeptical about it. Since we got a Silver, I most probably could get another 2 points. 24+2=26. AN A1!! WOO-HOO! This shows that you can still get an A without being any section leader or holding posts...THAT'S 2 BONUS POINTS FOR ME!! YAY!!!
no words can express
my love for you
Saturday, October 14, 2006
7:36 PM
Went to AJC's Open House today, just as I've promised Hui Min about 3-4 days ago. OMG! I love the school!! The hall is air-conditioned and even the band room's carpet feels soft under your feet. It's even better than AMK's one...their carpet is thicker and more luxorious. THEY EVEN HAVE SOFAS FILLED WITH CUSHIONS!! Actually, the room wasn't open to the public. But...when you have a senior who's in AJ, some things just could have a leeway for you. Attended the Principal's talk and found out that Bio, Chem, Maths at H2 with Econs at H1 is one of the three most popular courses in AJ. AH!!! MY FAVOURITE NUMBER ONE COURSE!!! Hmm...better work hard...
So I followed Hui Min together other seniors around. She was nice...showing me round the school. We saw the auditorium where they had their lectures there and even to her classroom. Their tables and chairs were neatly arranged, because all the occupants in that room are girls...yup, GIRLS ARE NEAT AND TIDY. THEY PRIMP, AND THEY PREEN TO MAKE SURE THEY LOOK THE BEST. Lol...
The percussion ensemble was rather nice, but somehow I felt that they played the same thing in AMKSS. Canteen wasn't that elaborate, but still, it wasn't that bad either. Heard from Hui Min that they have a very "hot" drink that students go ga-ga about and that's Mango Madness from the little Cafe at the corner. She told me it was very nice, a pity the cafe isn't open today...only during school hours.
Handed in my form to a band teacher about my trip to HK. So yup, I surmise it's confirmed. I'M GOING TO HONG KONG. Hope that I'll be able to share a room with Hui Min.
EVERYTHING JUST ROCKS THERE! I WANT TO GO AJC NEXT YEAR!!!
no words can express
my love for you
Friday, October 13, 2006
11:47 PM
The word "farewell" means parting. It does appear in most of our dictionaries, including mine. But it is always very difficult to experience or fulfill. I loathe farewell assemblise or functions because they make me cry. However, I still headed to the hall despite my detest, without bring extra tissue papers.
The hall was not very elaborately decorated, except for the long red carpet on the floor which seem to be the center of attraction. The MC boomed through the often-faulty microphone, announcing each class's arrival as they stepped onto theat carpet that could be used for many years, considering it's not as pristine as I had expected. But never the less, teachers flanked the side of it, clapping, cheering and grinning as we walked through it to our destinated seats. Then, the Principal droned on and on about being Salmons, reminding us of how we should be like them, going against the current just to spawn. Yee Yew whispered that Mr Tan didn't realize that Salmons might as strong sexual desires to mate...lol...After this, teachers stepped onto the stage to sing "I Dream" by Taufik Batisah (uggh!). All along, I thought it was just Ms Poon crooning instead of "Teachers", judging from their puzzled expressions when they look at the lyrics, not knowing the tuning, etc. But it was well-done on the overall, since teachers are busy people, they did took the effort to try to sing along for the sake of us graduants.
We had speeches in the programme, and one of them was my classmate, Derek, who spoke on behalf of all the Sec 4 Express students.
It's rather blur though, my mediocre camera phone has failed to capture his captivating and enticing features. Ha ha!
Dance away with Devolution, the group of Sec 2 students. Their cool, and their moves are groove. I was enjoying myself down there. Splendid performace!!
The teachers went upstage to sing for us a song by "Taufik Batisah" (uggh!). All along, I feel that it was just Ms Poon crooning as most of them were staring at the lyrics with a puzzled look on their face. Have a hunch that they didn't manage to get the tune. But well, I guess it was still good after all, since teachers are busy people and they still take the time and effort to put up a performance for us graduants.
Then while waiting for the classes to move out one by one, the sound system started to play the song "Auld Lang Syne". And I CRIED!! I didn't want that to happen, maybe I endured the urge for too long and upon hearing this jazzy music, I broke down and the tears started to flow out.
Once again, we started to move along the red carpet with teachers flanking the side, shaking our hands with words of encouragement. I couldn't hold any longer, sobbing as I shook their hands or even hug them. Ms Zaiton, Ms Poon, "midget but very wise and philosophical" Mrs Ismail, Mrs Veda, Ms Elina, Ms Tan Chwee Lan, Mrs Tan Ann Nie, Zhuo lao shi, Mr Tan Wah Kiat...haiz..all these who have thought me when I was younger or currently..I'll miss them...alot!!
Joo, Janice and I stood outside and cried. It was then I realized I wasn't actually crying. Crying is too general a word to describe me, I was BAWLING!! So so sad...friends embraced me and I bawled even more. Couldn't take it anymore.
But I still managed to pose for a few pictures...appreciate and enjoy it. BUT NO MOCKING OR CRITICIZING!!
Sally and I in the canteen...
Edmund, my "Florida's Natural sweets" supplier...=D
The 5 Handsome princes...=D
Hua-zai and Zee-zai
Jannson and I
My good buddy, Elaine...
Hong Mei and I acting cute...lol...
Rachel and I, again acting cute...ha ha!
And here are some photos I took in class before the assembly...
Seok Teng and Seok Wei...
Rosemary and Xue Li...
Joanne and I...
Joyce, Seok Teng and Phoebe...
Vice-Chair and Chair persons: Wan Joo and Jun Xiang
Well, I think that's all to remember the eventful day...it's really sad to part...but Mrs Veda says we could return to visit the school and all the teachers next year...so I guess it's not truly a goodbye after all! =D
no words can express
my love for you
Monday, October 09, 2006
6:39 PM
My body has finally succumbed to the germs and viruses in the atmosphere. It began with a sore throat initially, and "pen and paper" has been my form of communication today. After recess, considering I downed a full bottle of water, my throat was better. But...I was radiating heat during Maths lesson...couldn't concentrate on the mock paper. It just sux..and I haven't mastered the concept of Vectors and RV. There's only one thing on my mind now when the word "A-Maths" pops out in my mind:
SHIT!
Heard from a friend that they make you run like crazy during NS. From one point to another...approximately about, say, 12km? I don't know if the officers are kind enough to let you stop. To me, running 2.4km is already considered quite a feat, what more 12km? I suddenly feel that running around the field to pick up shuttlecorks doesn't seem so bad anymore.
I'm unprepared for O Levels. It seems that everything I've so painstakingly memorised is gone. Gone with the wind...lol...Especially Chemistry. AND I'M NOT EVEN WORRIED ABOUT CHINESE WHICH IS LIKE IN 21 DAYS? Haiz...can somebody take the gong and wake me up? I would very glady appreciate that, thank you.
Things just don't seem to work out the way I want them to. No doubt, I did mention I'll be going with the AJ Band to Hong Kong, however, if I fail to get into AJC next year, I'll have to return the subsidy. Pressure, pressure, pressure. But for the sake of Hui Min, I'll go...don't wanna disappoint her. She asks me to come down for AJ's Open House this coming Saturday at 9am. Hopefully I can make it...
PS: Don't forget to meet Jill outside PHS at 3pm tomorrow. >.<
no words can express
my love for you
Friday, October 06, 2006
4:33 PM
It certainly is a very exhausting day. Played badminton with Aloysius, Wan Joo and Janice. They made me run around the whole place receiving the shuttle cork. Janice has improved in her playing by leaps and bounds, at least she doesn't "stone" anymore...lol...I surmise I'll be suffering from body aches the minute I awake tomorrow.
School these days has been as silent as a graveyard, especially today...since 4/5's always the last class to be dismissed at 2:15pm. Reason is due to the Sec Ones to Threes are having their Final Year Examination and Graduating students are exempted from it. On the way down, some of us debated about this particular theory.
For those Biology understudies, here's something to ponder on:
In the "lock and key" hypothesis used to describe the enzymes, is enzyme the key and the substrate the lock, or vice versa?
I believe most of us, including me want to know the correct answer. Mrs Veda says the enzyme is the key and substrate the lock. She is able to support her theory with logical explanation and I agree with her. However, some think that Mrs Veda's theory is wrong and there are other schools who have explanations that are opposite hers. So there we were, arguing, debating, trying to convince one another that our ideology is right. And here I am, asking my friends what they think and how their teachers teach them. After all, we want to get our facts right before we sit for the major paper. I am amenable to alternative views and also most importantly, the evidence to why their thinking is different from mine.
no words can express
my love for you
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
3:30 PM
A couple of things to talk about today...might as well blog now that I have 15 minutes of free time before I go mug...ha ha!
Ok...firstly, I would like to say I'VE CONQUERED PRELIMS!! Yup, I would not divulge of reveal how many points I get, but it's definitely under 20. So...I've qualified for first 3 months at AJC!! Woo Hoo!! =)
Mrs Ismail kept us back today...so feeling bored, I decided to switch on my handphone. Not long after, the object vibrated, indicating there was a message for me. It was Ms Soh, from AJC Band. She asked me what time she could call me, so I replied that as I didn't know what time the teacher was going to release me, I offered to call her instead. I immediately dialed her number after I handed in my assignment and was dismissed. As I was walking down the spiral staircase, she began asking me for my Prelim points, which I told her, of course. Then she began to tell me if she could call me at home instead. That's when I froze in my tracks, icy fingers of fear gripping my spine. Initially, I thought she was going to reject my application because it wasn't up to their standards. So I refused to hang up, I sooo wanted to know what it was about. After much persistance, she broke the news. However, it wasn't bad, it was TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!! A smile spread across my pimpled-face as she said she wanted DSA students to join the AJC Band for their trip to Hong Kong at the end of the year. Oh God!! She told me it was from 11 to 16 Dec (or is it 15)?? I am to let my parents know and if they have any doubts, they could call her to clarify them. Preferably, she would like their reply by this week...
So the appeal WAS a success. I recalled Hui Min telling me they're trying to appeal for DSA students to join their band on the overseas trip, but the outcome wasn't known yet. Now they've finally consented!!
SEE? EVERYTHING'S PREPARED FOR ME NOW. ALL I HAVE TO DO IS WORK HARD FOR THE O LEVELS. CAN I DO IT?? HOPE SO!! AJC, I'M COMING!!!!
no words can express
my love for you