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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

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