Friday, June 30, 2006
I have been tagged by Fariq. haiz...
1. Do the following WITHOUT complains.
2. Choose 5 persons to do this after you complete yours.
3. Leave a tag on the person's tagboard to say he/she have been tagged.
4. Start your post with "I have been tagged!" then do this.
Favourites
Favourite Colour: Black. and this deep dark purplish blue
Favourite Food: I love food and you're asking me to choose? I'll just name one. Lasagna
Favourite Song: Currently Breaking Free (from high sch musical)
Favourite Movie: Elite fuer den Fuhrer
Favourite Sport: Me and sport? Don'y make me laugh. Hmm...shopping?
Favourite Day of the Week:Saturdays
Favourite Season: Early Winter
Favourite Ice Cream: Mint, chocolate.
Currents
Current Mood: Bored
Current Taste: A very faint hint of almonds (just ate almond cookies you see)
Current Clothes: Body glove collared shirt, Anderson Sec school pants and underpants.
Current Desktop: HP
Current Toenail Colour: Natural
Current Time: 1906
Current Surroundings:My room
Current Annoyances: None?
Current Thoughts: When should I watch 4:30?
Firsts
First Best Friends: Gloria. Then yong yi, then regina.
First Crush: Don't recall having one except maybe...wait...i totally don't remember
First Movie: I dunno. Could have been Power Rangers for all I know!
First Lie: You seriously expect me to remember? Dude, I've lied so much I lost count. (ok, so not that much but i dun necessarily have an elephant's memory)
First Music: It's a small world I guess...I dunno. So long ago!
Lasts
Last Cigarette: Never
Last Drink: Chilled water
Last Car Ride: Mon. Took my uncle's car home from my grandma's.
Last Crush: Hopefully never.
Last Movie: X-Men 3 . What a complete and utter letdown!
Last Phone Call: Minyi to ask her where she was.
Last CD played: Does that stupid small click 5 cd that came free from lime counts? If not, then water music. Haha- that was like months ago!
Have you ever...
Have you ever dated one of your best friend: Hell no. That's like breaking the code of bff!
Have you ever broken the law: For? Shoplifting? Yeah. when I was bloody young. Others, none that I can remember.
Have you ever been arrested: Nope
Have you ever skinny-dipped: Nope
Have you ever been on TV: Nope
5 things you are wearing: Specs, Shirt, Pants, Underpants. That's all I have on now!
4 things you done today: Came to school, Did flower and fruit arrangement, had lunch, discuss environmental project
3 things you can hear right now: My sister's murmuring. a bird just chirped. And the sound of the keyboard.
1 thing you do when you are bored: Do silly things like this? Haha
I shall tag...
No one?
Serious.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Back to School. Oh joy *sic*
Just two weeks of hols and somehow it has screwed my timings. Didn't know what week it was and everything. Ha.
So I googled the new lecturer and he seems to have plenty of experiences. Chitra says he's friendly so I pray he's not another Koh.
Exam results were released. Did as expected for SS. So silly...four marks and I could have gotten a more decent grade. Hydroponics however was a shock. Did quite well.
Now I need to study harder. 3 more rivals have emerged. Must fight to reach that attainable goal!
Got to do my long overdue project now. Seriously, why do we have to question surnames?! So silly.
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Monday, June 26, 2006
Hey. Ok, so I'm actually back in my primary school. Surprised? Ha, you've guessed it. I ain't got school today. Tomorrow is the start, all over again.
This two weeks break have been nothing short of busy- sort of. I've completed most of my projects; am especially proud about my landscape design colouring (I've been bad at colours since for as long as i can remember), read two books (none of which are new. I seriously need to kickstart my drive again), participated in Famine Camp (Now, that was fun!), had a BBQ (thanks to Liesel. So who's next to organise?) and went to catch Silent Hill with some of my new classmates. I guess this feeling of "new beginnings" have yet to sunk. Everything seems to be oh so bright and cheery, it seems surreal. Get me a ticket to real life quick.
Anyways, I have completed the JSPS PSG website. Check it out and tell me if it sucks. Be brutally honest. I know it shows my lack of web designing skills but I need to know if any improvements need to be made.
http://sg.geocities.com/jspspsgFinished keying in data. Truly, I'm getting worried about some of them. I just hope that they will do better in the months to come.
Oh, oh, (insert bimbotic scream). I just met one of my favourite male primary school teachers. Haha. Spent like 2 mins talking to him? I wish we could talk more but hey, there's always Hari Raya (although I swear, I won't go again. So Ulu). So yeah.
He however has lost track of time. He thinks I'm taking my O's! Haha. When I told him I'm in poly, I was battling with conflicting emotions. On one hand, the elitist in me is dreadfully and painfully embarassed (too mild a term) to say that I'm in poly. On the other, it wasn't a sense of accomplishment but rather a sense of closure (kind of. I'm bad at describing this!). I know it's so condescending to even think that poly is of a lower standard than Jc but somehow, a part of me agrees. It just seems so lax, so liberating that it kind of unsettles me. It's unfair to compare the two because each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Still, I don't know, I feel that now that the amount of pressure is greatly reduced, life feels somehow more boring?
Ah, the perils of one whose work once occupied his life. Now that the piles are gone, what could I do with all the extra time?
I shall study. Yes...I shall study, some other time. (Go procrastination!)
I'm beginning to enjoy Sunday classes. It's turning out to be like Philosophy 101- except you HAVE to give the stupid textbook answers. Still, it has provoked me to think harder. If it is to be believed that all things in life were pre-determined, then why do we strive to succeed?
I'm still figuring the answer out. I KNOW I'll give up and move on to simpler topics but somehow it feel wrong. That God decides what we actually do. I mean, if everything is already determined, like what food we'll eat, what religion we'll practise etc, then why the hell do sins exists? I mean God could have made us righteous, religious sticks up our asses but somehow,
I believe that Free Will plays a great role in life. We choose what we do and ultimately, we reap what we sow.
So there. My take. Ha! Free Will vs God. Who will win?
Goodness, I think I just had a deja-vu! (yays! insert bimbo applause)
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Monday, June 19, 2006
Let's start with Sat shall we? Had famine camp, or to be more precise helped out as a station master for government main store. At first it was fun but then somehow the situation got a bit out of control when people started looting designated markers and not being able to listen to that inner voice inside telling them that they needed to move since they were blocking the doorway. Goodness, the maturity level of some of the campers left me wondering. Still it was fun in that I got to pinch gloria for missing so many class gathering, made a couple of new friends and generally left with a happy feeling
Let's skip Sun because i can barely remember what happened. Wait. I remember now. I did practically nothing; procrastination is still strong in me.
Monday was supposed to go to the zoo but due to poor turnout (i'm just gonna be nice and believe whatever I hear), we went to cineleisure. It was strangely fun snapping photos in the toilets and all.
Went to watch Silent Hill. I think it's darn over rated. Heck, it kind of bored me at the start. I actually slept for like 2-3 min? I didn't miss much though. However, I found the ending to be rather tragic. I dunno if inspiration will strike but yeah, that final scene held potential.
Today, Tues, will be going to sch to water the plants first then heading to my grandma's place to pick up a thumbdrive before heading to g4c bbq. G4c is by far the most enthu class i've ever been into. We have like a class gathering almost every break. haha. I'm not saying that I don't like my other classes but somehow I feel a deeper infinity with g4c. Let's just hope it stays that way. Of course, 2/7 and 4/4 won't be forgotten. I love you people too much I dream of being back in class with everyone! Which is kind of weird...
Wed I'm attending a building a website course. Not that I don't know how to do one, but rather i wanna see how it's like. Not to mention I'm helping to build up the PSG JSPS website. Haha. I'll suck at it but we'll see.
Btw, I can't wait for money to start rolling in. I WANT to watch so many movies...ok. so just 3.
The King and the Clown (I know it's akin to bbm but like the quentissential moth, i'm attracted to the flame)
Superman Returns (because Bryan Singer directed it, Superman's actually nice looking, and I want to see how the hell the storyline will be like with a married Lois Lane. Yes, that bitch didn't marry Clark! It's heresy-unless he turns out gay of course...)
Pirates of the Carribbeans 2 (Johnny Depp. Enough said)
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Thursday, June 15, 2006
Damn, it's raining again. If the weather continues to be as bad as it seems to be, with dark skies and rumbling thunder, it's a possibility I'll never get to water my plants.
Haiz. Yesterday was weird. Boarded bus 154, from Clementi MRT bus stop. Upon reaching SIM, the driver refused to open the door. Heck, he purposely moved further ahead of the bus stop. WTF?
"Don't know how to press the button is it?"
Since I wanted to get off ASAP, I did. It's something I regret.
Seriously, what is the issue whether or not the button is pressed? In my opinion, the button was installed to ensure that the bus conductor would be able to know if passengers are alighting when it's full. I thought it was basic common sense if a person taps his/her EZ link card a couple of meters before the bus stop? And what was his problem? Why did he use such a condescending manner to speak? I take that back. In such a shocking, rude, uncouth, discourteous and impolite manner, akin to that of a taunt cum threat? I mean, if he has such an affinity for the annoying bell, then he could have politely requested for someone to press the button, couldn't he?
After that whole saga, I was walking towards the greenhouse when it started to rain. There was nothing I can do. So I left. All in all, I spent about ten minutes, most of which was spent waiting for the bus.
I have an issue about the MOE's plan to import native-speakers here to teach English. Is there even such a thing as native speakers? English is one of te most globalised languages in the world, having so many variants that it becomes a complexing language.
While I do admit that the British accent is sexy, (well, not Cockney- can't stand it) I hate to see our own local talent pool untapped. Do we not speak English too? (albeit to varying degrees of proficiency)
Furthermore, compare American, British, German, French, Canadian , Australian speakers. Sure, they speak a common language BUT the thing is, unless they get rid of the accents, they will NEVER speak the same standard and type of English.
While the importance of speaking good English is critical in Singapore's need to move ahead in the face of globalisation, we must not delude ourselves that English is actually used as a second language by many Singaporeans. Therefore, we need to rethink how we teach English.
I say, bring back grammar school and make literature more accessible. Start them from young. Primary one is too late. Islamic schools on the otherhand, should play a bigger part. Their students tend to speak in their mother tongues rather than English. While I understand that the curriculum is rather different, it is no excuse to teach substandard English. It's a pain in the butt when the kids switch to Government schools and can't speak proper English.
While I applaud the Government in being concerned about the fact the standard of English is on the decline, I believe that importing "native"-speakers is not the way to go. We need to inculculate a feel, a love for the language first lest all the efforts go down the drain.
I shall end it off here due to a certain pest hanging around awaiting her turn to use the comp.
I can't wait for tomorrow.
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Monday, June 12, 2006
So let's update about the weekends shall we? Famine camp prep was ok i guess. Shall not elaborate more other than I seriously can't fathom the idea of 650 campers barging. *shudders*
Anyways, the main draw was Sun. Had to help out at a wedding. My goodness, I think itwas the worst and most event-filled one I've ever been to.
The food was ok but I didn't find the choices very interesting. My grandmother's Ayam maask merah is way better. :P
So yeah, I was busy being a waiter, clearing out empty dishes and wiping tables. My gawd. At first it seemed fine until the rain came- in a dramatic downpour with strong winds. It seemed ok UNTIL the tentage collapsed on the hired cleaners. The whole void deck became a flurry as the rain continued to pour.
The cleaners were busy trying to erect their tent while I was busy helping tying down canvases to prevent more tables from being unavailable. Once that was done, with me being completely soaked, I had to continue clearing plates, wiping the wet tables dry and the wedding platform dry. What a day to rain.
And I had to entertain the rather impatient guests.
"When is the groom coming?"
not once, not twice but 5 times. All in a span of 5 min. -_-
Why do people not use their grey matter? Or has it been underdeveloped to such an extent that basic common sense is essentially lost?
(I have realised, there is no such thing as Common Sense. Few people actually have it. I bemoan the lack of rationality in this god forsaken world of ours)
I mean come on, first, it's raining cats and dogs, and I just told you they were stuck in a traffic jam some 4 mins ago! and it wasn't an elderly lady. It was a middle aged woman! Goodness.
The worst was this middle aged woman (different person from the above) who asked for hot water. Hello? It's SELF SERVICE- come on, it's a buffet. You're not in a goddamn hotel so you want something, jolly well get it your self. Of course, I didn't say that. Did you think I was NUTS? I was about to ask her if she wanted coffee or tea until her friend told her, "self-service lah". Then I left.
And people seem to think that food is in plentiful supply. Not all the guests of course. Just some. There was this couple who took a full plate of noodles and a full plate of briyani and ate just half of each. The rest of the food had to go.
Then there was this damn
mengong (worse than stupid) woman. Hers is a first.
She told my sis that the food was spoilt. That got the kitchen staff rather worried. So we held a mini conference, with me voluntering as food taster. Got a rather strong stomach so it's ok.
Everything was alright- everything was fresh, cooked on the spot just a few hours ago. Until we found out that she mixed her briyani with salad , drenced in thousand island dressing. Goodness. Woman, there's a reason the salad was placed in a different section. You DON'T EVER mix Briyani with thousand island! coupled with acar, it would have made everything sour. Sheer stupidity ain't it? Thank goodness, none of the other guests caught on her train of thought. Or else, it would a horrible situation.
The wedding couple came late because the bride's brother was late. (double wedding at her side). My father later regaled us with tales from their side. He was fuming because they were dily-dallying. Haiz...thankfully, it'll be the last wedding from my father's side for a long while.
One of my cousins has truly made up her mind to get married on a ship or a hotel. Less hassle. Well, good luck with that. But I like her thinking. I'm making sure my sisters' wedding are held at a hotel. I do not want such incidents to happen again. Or maybe not. Come to think of it, the hassle was what made it fun. Too bad I couldn't participate in the toll gates activities at the bride's side.
Can't describe it fully but kind of like customary "bribing". To occur twice with the bride's family members who will be the guards. if they dun like the amount given at first, you have to give another packet. If still unable to proceed, threathen to leave. Then you'll get through. Then you go to the bride's home. Same thing. Then finally, at the mak andam. Twice too. Sometimes, she will ask for poems (correct me if I'm wrong here, anyone more familiar with the customs). Then it's finally the end.
Weddings are truly a pain in the butt. They drain you of your money. That's why I'm not getting one.
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Friday, June 09, 2006
Firstly, I'm sorry if I've been a wee bit harsh with two people in particular. I was feeling rather bitchy then. Anyways, the two tests that I've been prepping myself for have been done. So far, I've lost 7 marks (officially confirmed 4 and counting) for soil science and one mark officially for Plant nutrition and Hydroponics.
Haiz...I know I won't be really ecstatic over my results since I really could have gotten better marks. Too late for regrets.
However, it seems that even in the pressure of excelling, my muses returned albeit temporarily. Completed one poem AND chapter 4 of my story. Considering that it took me well over five months to do so, i'm in 7th Heaven. (though i'll come crashing down to earth soon enough).
I have discovered Sigur Ros, an Icelandic indie band. Gawd, I wonder whether I was deaf all this while. They're truly a treasure; unique and refreshing, particularly Vidrar Vel Til Loftrasa and Glosoli. And most of their videos are truly stunning and captivating, particularly Glosoli. It's like watching a precious flower blossoming before one's very eyes.
Take to take a break and relax before I get back to "work". Thankfully, I'll be back to assist on the first day of term 3! i can't wait. I miss the kids A LOT.
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Saturday, June 03, 2006
Let's see...i've been down with the flu AND the continual assessments are damn near. Tues actually. Still, in a surprising twist of fate, for the subject I disliked, soil science (cos it's effin geog), i got better marks than for plant nutrition (which involves chem). So Argh-inducing.
Anyways, lately been feel my creative juices ebbing and flowing. Kind of like the occasional breeze. Just finished my FIRST poem in a effin long time. I've yet to even type it out so yeah. Not to mention I need to polish it. Still, I feel so darn accomplished after I wrote it.
Went to watch X-Men 3. Sure, the movie was kind of what I expected (read: too much wham-bhams, too short, too much wolverine centred), I was rather surprised that it presented a philosophical question. A question that touched on eugenics. (do not read further if you do not want spoilers)
The X-gene can represent anything, from race, skin colour, sex, religion, sexuality etc. But sexuality was kind of what hit me first. I mean researchers have raised the possibilities of isolating the supposed gay gene since the 1990s, technically for as long as I have read the papers, which isn't very long since i started only in k1 or 2 and am only 17.
I believe that sexuality is a wide spectrum. That we are who we are from the start. That's why i think it's BS when I read about "reformed" gays etc. They are just suppressing a part of who they are in order to conform. No matter how wrong I think it is, I can understand why some people choose to do so. You would too if you were raised knowing that what you are is wrong. and having to face ridicule, shame, rejection, ostracization ( i know it isn't a word, but i think it SHOULD be a word) etc for choosing to be who you are.
So there I was, contemplating whether or not I would have joined the protest or the queue for the cure. A part of me would readily join the protest as I believe strongly in being who I am. TO FUCK with what people think, it's accepting who you are that matters. However, having been in similar shoes, I've understood why some people would want a cure. I mean who wouldn't want to be "normal"? To not suffer because of difference? However, as I watched, I remembered a quote I saw on the Net a long long time ago. Normality does not exist. How true. How normal is normal? Isn't normalcy just a school of thought? Just because the majority of people are say, left-handed, does that mean being left-handed is normal? That can't be so right?
Anyways,back to the movie and away from the heavy questioning which is really making me dizzy because of the long period of time, towards the end, there appears to be hope. That the "cure" is only a suppressant, NOT really a cure. (IMHO, a cure is when something is permanently eliminated, kind of like the flu. you don't have a perpetual flu rite?) I was applauding silently when Magneto moved the chess bit slightly.
So yes, before you label this summer flick a waste of good money since it's so damn AU, i suggest everyone watch it and think deeper about the issues. Thank you.
Btw, yanghan flying off today, 4/6/06. send your msgs to dean asap!
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