Today was possibly the last time I attended Yuan Ching's annual sports meet. Woke up at 5:30am(15 minutes earlier than usual) to pack some essential items before leaving for Clementi stadium at 6:15.As expected, reached Clementi MRT station at 6:24am and the first person I saw was Alex. Stayed with him for a moment before heading off for the stadium(had to reach there before7).
Once there, there were members of the public jogging, walking and exercising at the stadium. So far, as much as I could see, Andy and Fong Yong were the only ones there at the time...Went to meet up with the other St John members, before having our briefing for the day. Joined the class for National Anthem and pledgetaking before reporting for the first aid staton on the other side of thefield with Xiu Wei and Brendon... We had a little "party" there, with snacks and drinks, since we were expecting the least casualties to appear at that area(only track events that consist of distances over 400 metres were our area of concern). However, we still had to liase with the other three stations as they were running out of certain equipment before the first hour after the first event started.
10am, went back to class. Well, this is the first time in four years that I actually joined the class for the annual sports meet.After that, went to meet up with Andy to take a walk around the grand stand...A stormarrived at 11:34am, causing the last few events to be cancelled, and of course, the finale of the meet was pushed forward...There was cheering at last, comingfrom the secondary four area, which had been almost quiet since the start of the day...Really had fun back there.
Went with some of the boys to Jurong Entertainment Centre after we were dissmissed for lunch,before heading home earlier than expected.I had wanted to go watch Mr Bean's Holiday with them, but I was going to watch it with Andy and Randall on Saturday anyway...
Sometimes,being physically lonely does not always mean that one is emotionally and mentally lonely...
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Turning 16
Today sure was one normal day. Although it might have been my birthday, I believe that is just a small significance to this time of the year. However, no matter how fast time flew today, I still had a chance to celebrate it, and that was during supper, since I had SJAB after school followed by tuition at 7.30pm. Well, we celebrated the occasion with Chicken,coleslaw, Mashed potato and a 1.5Litre Pepsi bottle, not to forget, the cake. Other than that, although I did not receive any presents in the real world, I did receive two in the virtual world(seems like the virtual world of Maple sea is full of surprises, just like in the real world)...
There was a course today on making plans in life, no matter how short term nor long term they may seem. This course is known as the Compass Programme. Was it interesting and exciting? From my point of view, it was, though I found myself falling asleep, not because that the course was boring, but I was so comfortable with the pace that I lost concentration and almost drifted off to sleep. That occurred after Mr Liew left the class(he sat beside me during the one period after our recess).
Shortly before and after SJAB ended today, it was just too close for me, since Damien had left for home soon after the Compass Programme, I was on the Most Wanted List for birthday bashes. Everyone was chasing me for a short period of time, but the sudden but vital appearance of Ms Lim for the CCA debrief saved my line. That marks that my first and last birthdays in YCSS do have have such a thing as a birthday bash...:)
Such times like these are rare,but I believe that that is what gives a family portrait a rainbow of colours...
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Closing in
The start of the new term marks another step closer to the examinations. however, there is still time(except for one) to make improvements...
This time, I will simply be doing a short summary of the things done since the start of the holiday...till today.
Monday:
Biology remedial. Late start and late end with little being learnt defeated the purpose of the lesson. Went home and did more revision after that. However, little did I expect a calm after the storm, when Clara invited my brother over to her place to do his job week(He's a scout), whereby we enjoyed an ice-cream treat before and after the job was well done.Her parents sort of brought us out for dinner on our way back home.
Tuesday:
Today was a little more interesting. Mathematics remedial in school.Although I was late, still managed to catch up with all that was learnt since that morning only yesterday. After lesson, went home, more revision(that's the best time to do my revision, for once the school starts, there might not even be a decent time for proper revision).
Friday: Only tuition...
Saturday:
Went for a friendly match against Cazua's friends at the field near Commonwealth MRT station. We were trashed 13:2 with weak defences and attack strategies. However, I managed to learn one thing about my capabilities for the 2000 m fartlek relay held during the Sports heats on Tuesday. After that, we washed up and headed to Jurong Entertain Centre for lunch. After lunch, Darren and I went to a model shop to take a look at the models there(offer on going).I saw something I liked, and returned that evening after tuition to purchase it. What was it? Maybe I'll release it at a later date.im done with the fixing phase already. Now there is just the painting phase to be done.
Start of Term 2
Monday:Other than the fun activities during drama, I dont seem to remember anything else...
Tuesday:
This was what I found out on Saturday's trail run on Saturday.I had only 1 good chance of sprinting successfully, and that has got to be appropriately timed, for a blunder could bring disaster to both the team and myself(during the trial run, I was on the verge of collasping). To make things worse, I could only sprint for 300m during the last lap after cruising on my first lap and another option which was also very risky, was to sprint the moment I received the baton, for that way, I could complete the first 600 metres at top speed should I be in top form on that day, however, I will not be able to run normally after that, as I would have exhausted all my energy on the early sprint. When it was my turn finally for the relay, I took the second option, which really turned out as I had expected, since I had only looked at the short term goal for that part of the race, which was to gain back the first place and maintain speed(which I would most probably fail to do so). The disaster occured when I found myself only able to sprint to second place for the first 500 metres before losing all that energy to last me the next 300 metres. When almost all others passed me, I made that lethal gamble: To make that second sprint to finish in 4th, but I will most probably faint upon reaching the finish line. I did that, but on the last 50 metres, I found myself starting to lose my sight, causing me to crash into Clement. By right I should be slowing down, but for unknown reasons, I was going a little faster, only to lose out to him at the finish line. After that was when I made a successful attempt to get back to my friends. Although we lost, I know for sure that I had put in more than 100% into that final leg of the qualifying round.Bad news was, my legs were in terrible shape after I reached home at 8:20pm, with a really bad muscle ache and temporary paralysis.
Thursday:
Today during PE, Though my legs had recovered quite a bit, they were not really in the best condition for a long distance run. Surprisingly, I could run without stopping for 2.4kilometers and still complete the run within the time limit! I had expected myelf to fail terribly...
Had Geography remedial till 4pm, before going back to the classroom to do some bio revision for the test tomorrow. Reached home, had second session of tuition with cousin before doing this now...
Anyway, tomorrow's going to be another tough day with a test, a course, CCA and tuition...
Though there was hardly a chance to relax, those good times would still arrive, sooner or later...
This time, I will simply be doing a short summary of the things done since the start of the holiday...till today.
Monday:
Biology remedial. Late start and late end with little being learnt defeated the purpose of the lesson. Went home and did more revision after that. However, little did I expect a calm after the storm, when Clara invited my brother over to her place to do his job week(He's a scout), whereby we enjoyed an ice-cream treat before and after the job was well done.Her parents sort of brought us out for dinner on our way back home.
Tuesday:
Today was a little more interesting. Mathematics remedial in school.Although I was late, still managed to catch up with all that was learnt since that morning only yesterday. After lesson, went home, more revision(that's the best time to do my revision, for once the school starts, there might not even be a decent time for proper revision).
Friday: Only tuition...
Saturday:
Went for a friendly match against Cazua's friends at the field near Commonwealth MRT station. We were trashed 13:2 with weak defences and attack strategies. However, I managed to learn one thing about my capabilities for the 2000 m fartlek relay held during the Sports heats on Tuesday. After that, we washed up and headed to Jurong Entertain Centre for lunch. After lunch, Darren and I went to a model shop to take a look at the models there(offer on going).I saw something I liked, and returned that evening after tuition to purchase it. What was it? Maybe I'll release it at a later date.im done with the fixing phase already. Now there is just the painting phase to be done.
Start of Term 2
Monday:Other than the fun activities during drama, I dont seem to remember anything else...
Tuesday:
This was what I found out on Saturday's trail run on Saturday.I had only 1 good chance of sprinting successfully, and that has got to be appropriately timed, for a blunder could bring disaster to both the team and myself(during the trial run, I was on the verge of collasping). To make things worse, I could only sprint for 300m during the last lap after cruising on my first lap and another option which was also very risky, was to sprint the moment I received the baton, for that way, I could complete the first 600 metres at top speed should I be in top form on that day, however, I will not be able to run normally after that, as I would have exhausted all my energy on the early sprint. When it was my turn finally for the relay, I took the second option, which really turned out as I had expected, since I had only looked at the short term goal for that part of the race, which was to gain back the first place and maintain speed(which I would most probably fail to do so). The disaster occured when I found myself only able to sprint to second place for the first 500 metres before losing all that energy to last me the next 300 metres. When almost all others passed me, I made that lethal gamble: To make that second sprint to finish in 4th, but I will most probably faint upon reaching the finish line. I did that, but on the last 50 metres, I found myself starting to lose my sight, causing me to crash into Clement. By right I should be slowing down, but for unknown reasons, I was going a little faster, only to lose out to him at the finish line. After that was when I made a successful attempt to get back to my friends. Although we lost, I know for sure that I had put in more than 100% into that final leg of the qualifying round.Bad news was, my legs were in terrible shape after I reached home at 8:20pm, with a really bad muscle ache and temporary paralysis.
Thursday:
Today during PE, Though my legs had recovered quite a bit, they were not really in the best condition for a long distance run. Surprisingly, I could run without stopping for 2.4kilometers and still complete the run within the time limit! I had expected myelf to fail terribly...
Had Geography remedial till 4pm, before going back to the classroom to do some bio revision for the test tomorrow. Reached home, had second session of tuition with cousin before doing this now...
Anyway, tomorrow's going to be another tough day with a test, a course, CCA and tuition...
Though there was hardly a chance to relax, those good times would still arrive, sooner or later...
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Prelimary examination comes early...
The English prelimary oral examination was on since yesterday, and might not be ending till around Friday. Today was actually to clear those in 4E1,group 3 who did not have any CCA today.
Anyway, though the day past really fast again, it's only another 3 days before the March Holidays start, bringing us another step closer to the final examination. We got back our Pure Physics and Science(Biology) Common Test paper today. yesterday, I received my Geography Elective and Science(Chemistry) common Test papers. The marks are as shown:
Geography:16/25
Physics:19.5/30
Science(chemistry):25/30
Science(Biology):25.5/30
Science(Chemistry/Biology):81/100
Today, Pei Xuan came to school with a bandage on her left wrist. Well, from a distance, it looks like a wristband, while on close scrutinity, it looked like a bandage made from a piece of thin paper. Though it sort of reminded me of the month where I had the cast on, I felt that I was lucky to escape from the fact that I did not have to go through the torture of doing an experiment in the science laboratory(wonder how it was like using only one arm to turn on the bunsen burner and use the spatular)... At least though she said that it was her injury that got worse after dancing on Saturday, after helping to do some housework, but I felt that it was more like retribution?
Tomorrow I am finally going to get back my Mathematics and Additional Mathematics paper, and possibly, my misplaced Chinese common test paper?
Anyway, though the day past really fast again, it's only another 3 days before the March Holidays start, bringing us another step closer to the final examination. We got back our Pure Physics and Science(Biology) Common Test paper today. yesterday, I received my Geography Elective and Science(Chemistry) common Test papers. The marks are as shown:
Geography:16/25
Physics:19.5/30
Science(chemistry):25/30
Science(Biology):25.5/30
Science(Chemistry/Biology):81/100
Today, Pei Xuan came to school with a bandage on her left wrist. Well, from a distance, it looks like a wristband, while on close scrutinity, it looked like a bandage made from a piece of thin paper. Though it sort of reminded me of the month where I had the cast on, I felt that I was lucky to escape from the fact that I did not have to go through the torture of doing an experiment in the science laboratory(wonder how it was like using only one arm to turn on the bunsen burner and use the spatular)... At least though she said that it was her injury that got worse after dancing on Saturday, after helping to do some housework, but I felt that it was more like retribution?
Tomorrow I am finally going to get back my Mathematics and Additional Mathematics paper, and possibly, my misplaced Chinese common test paper?
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Happy Chinese New Year-Part 4
Today's the 14th day of Chinese New Year. What's the significance of this day? Well, I don't really know, excet that today is the third gathering and reunion dinner... redundant eh? It might seem that way, but the time we spend was worth it. Though weonly had dinner and watched the Liverpool versus Manchester United Leg of the English Premier League(my second or third time watching the league)...
For food, there was sushi, fried rice, pasta and noodles with some respect to Chinese New YEar tradition(where you mix the ingredients together with auspicoius words and use your chop sticks to aise the noodles up as high as you can), and although that was the third time, I quite enjoyed it, for thosewere the onlytimes when you find it meaningful to play with your food, I guess. Finally, I am so glad and relieved that my stomach has recovered from it's worst nightmare this month, that is, I can eat like a normal person again!Yeah!
The match liven up the atmosphere of the gathering tonight, and that was the main highlight for tonight, with ManU scoring 1-0 to Liverpool. As I am sort of like a neutral party in soccer, I dintreally care which team won or lost, I just looked out for the sportsmanship of the two teams, though. While at that, My mother was sort of talking to my cousin's mother about what we did for our CCAs in school, as usual, and guess what, I learnt even more about my cousin's CCA, however, I don't really know whether that is something good or bad...
We took 5 photographs before calling it a day(Our usual finale itemfor most gatherings), at 11pm. By the way, right now, I am right here typing this, and soon, it will be time for a good rest...
This is the record number of times we ever had gatherings over the 15days of Chinese New Year... Maybe there might be 4, or even 5 next year???
For food, there was sushi, fried rice, pasta and noodles with some respect to Chinese New YEar tradition(where you mix the ingredients together with auspicoius words and use your chop sticks to aise the noodles up as high as you can), and although that was the third time, I quite enjoyed it, for thosewere the onlytimes when you find it meaningful to play with your food, I guess. Finally, I am so glad and relieved that my stomach has recovered from it's worst nightmare this month, that is, I can eat like a normal person again!Yeah!
The match liven up the atmosphere of the gathering tonight, and that was the main highlight for tonight, with ManU scoring 1-0 to Liverpool. As I am sort of like a neutral party in soccer, I dintreally care which team won or lost, I just looked out for the sportsmanship of the two teams, though. While at that, My mother was sort of talking to my cousin's mother about what we did for our CCAs in school, as usual, and guess what, I learnt even more about my cousin's CCA, however, I don't really know whether that is something good or bad...
We took 5 photographs before calling it a day(Our usual finale itemfor most gatherings), at 11pm. By the way, right now, I am right here typing this, and soon, it will be time for a good rest...
This is the record number of times we ever had gatherings over the 15days of Chinese New Year... Maybe there might be 4, or even 5 next year???
Friday, March 02, 2007
Week of the Tests
This week was another sign that this year is filled with challenges. The first "examination" period for the Academic Year of 2007. English Language(Paper 1) and Social Studies on Monday, Mathematics and Geography Elective on Tuesday, Science(Chemistry/Biology) on Wednesday, Pure Physics and Additional Mathematics yesterday and Chinese Language today.
Well, of course, there were bound to be moments of relaxation in between too, for they are mainly lessons, events in class and games of soccer today. If you are asking about the events, they all occured yesterday. First was Mr Liew's talk session, which srt of knocked some sense into the class about the efforts Ms Lim to bind the class together. Next was free period, as Ms Lim was on the way back from a conference from Suntec. While discusing about the class-T, Pei Xuan actually gave me, Damien and Chi Kai some sweets. However, I had doubts, as the sweets had a weird taste. Indeed, I was right. Since this morning, I had been in and out of the washroom for almost 10 times now, including a visit of which I went straight into the toliet cubicle around ten minutes after arriving in school. After that, we went to the hall for an inspirational talk of a very successful former student, followed by the class chairmen investiture.
Today, it was lessons, Chinese common test, followed by two games of soccer before heading home to prepare for tuition inthe evening.... What happened during those times? It's sort of like a long story... Damien's page would have the best typeout for this area...
After this today, there is another gathering at my cousin's place again tomorrow. Hopefully I will be in good health to savour the food tomorrow...
Times like this are rare, but...
Well, of course, there were bound to be moments of relaxation in between too, for they are mainly lessons, events in class and games of soccer today. If you are asking about the events, they all occured yesterday. First was Mr Liew's talk session, which srt of knocked some sense into the class about the efforts Ms Lim to bind the class together. Next was free period, as Ms Lim was on the way back from a conference from Suntec. While discusing about the class-T, Pei Xuan actually gave me, Damien and Chi Kai some sweets. However, I had doubts, as the sweets had a weird taste. Indeed, I was right. Since this morning, I had been in and out of the washroom for almost 10 times now, including a visit of which I went straight into the toliet cubicle around ten minutes after arriving in school. After that, we went to the hall for an inspirational talk of a very successful former student, followed by the class chairmen investiture.
Today, it was lessons, Chinese common test, followed by two games of soccer before heading home to prepare for tuition inthe evening.... What happened during those times? It's sort of like a long story... Damien's page would have the best typeout for this area...
After this today, there is another gathering at my cousin's place again tomorrow. Hopefully I will be in good health to savour the food tomorrow...
Times like this are rare, but...