Trip to Malaysia

On the 16th of December, my family went to Malaysia to attend my father's Annual Dinner & Dance cum Family Outing. It was held at Sofitel Palm Resort. We reached there at about 5+ pm. After resting in our rooms for a while, it was time to go. There was approximately 300 guests attending. The were several activities going on when we were eating our dinner. It was a fun and light-hearted event.
There was one activity when we had to stand on the chairs and sing Ali Baba. There were also "bidding" and luck draw. In the "bidding" activity, people must used casino chips to "bid" for 'a trip to nowhere', 'washing machine' and 'Gucci shoes'. Actually, they were not for real. We all had a good laugh. We left at 11.30, but the event lasted till 12.30.
The next day was supposed to be check-out day. But we stayed until monday as my cousin's family will be joining us. At about 2+pm, my relatives arrived. Due to the consistent rain, they cannot played golf. We spent time inside the rooms watching TV and playing games.
I was to look after the "children", while the adults went to play golf. I took them to breakfast and went swimming. After the adults came back, it was time to leave. I had a relaxing time there.
However, I lost my watch there. I left my watch on top of the TV before going next door to my brother's room. When I returned to my room in the afternoon, it was gone. My father went to counter to check, but apparently, the maid did not find anything in the room. So, my watch got "stolen". It was not an expensive watch but it was given to me by my aunt.
6 days to Christmas~~Ho Ho Ho

Vacation at Guangzhou

It was cold in Guangzhou. There was a bus to take us to our hotel. Upon reaching the hotel, we were all delighted. At least this time we will be staying in a "real" hotel. But unfortunately, people were allowed to smoke inside the lobby. I was sharing the room with my cousin. The room was just like a typical hotel room.
After a while, we all went to Beijing Road. There were a lot of people everywhere. We walked for hours and our feet were tire out. It was 10+ pm when we went for feet massage. It was a great experience for us. This was my first time having a feet massage.
The second day, we walked around and went shopping. About 5pm, we visited "shang jiu lu and xia jiu lu". The air pollution level was very high as many people were smoking. The streets were filthy and filled with litter. I am so glad to be living in Singapore. That night, we had feet massage again.
We went to various attractions the next day. Our first stop was Wong Fei Hong Memorial Hall. There, we learnt about the history of Wong Fei Hong. Next, we visited Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park Guangzhou. The zoo was really big. Their newest attraction is the Koala House. We also saw panda and white lion. At night, we went to Cirque Du Chimelong to watch a circus. It was a good show with live animals like hippo, horses, monkeys and white tiger.
This was our last day in Guangzhou. We went to Dr Sun Yat-Sen's Memorial Hall and 2 other attractions. After that, it was time to go to the airport. We boarded SIA and went back to Singapore. I was not feeling good all the way.

Pictures I took in HK

Bus in Hong Kong


Jellyfish at Ocean Park


Night Scene


Night Scene at Victoria Harbour


Hostel I stayed in

Vacation at Hong Kong

I woke up at 5am on 30th of Nov. 29 of us including my uncle's liondance group members will be leaving for Hong Kong. Our plane took off at 8am so we had to reach the airport very early. I was happy that we were boarding SIA. I did not eat much for breakfast as I was already feeling queasy. It was a 3 1/2 flight.
When we reached there, my head was spinning, stomach was lurching and was nauseous. The weather was still fine there, not too cold. Our first stop was Ngong Ping Village. To reach there, we had to ride on a cable car for 1/2 hour. To make matter worse, there was no ventilation.
We then visited other attractions like Lan Kwai Fong. To our horror, we were staying in a hostel. It was passable inside, although the room was very small. You can't even change your clothes inside the toilet.
The next day, there was no bus to take us around. We had to ride on their MTR and public buses. The 29 of us were split into 2 groups. We took a bus to Stanley Market. Later, we went to Ocean Park. There were a lot people, we managed to play a few games. At evening, we rode on a cable car to get down. This was much better than the ride on the first day. I had an enjoyable time there. At night, we went to see a laser show at Victoria Harbour. The air was refreshing but it was tainted with cigarette smoke. One thing I can't stand is cigarette.
We left for Guangzhou the next day. We took a 2 hour train ride there.

Phobia of mine

Tomorrow, 30th of November, together with my family and relatives, I will be going to Hong Kong. I am really excited and hope that we will have a fun-filled time there.
But, yesterday I am already starting to feel giddy and nauseous. I always have this stupid phobia of travelling on an airplane. The same goes for travelling by sea. Everytime, I am going overseas, I have to take medicine. I hate this but have no control over it. I am suffering right now.
I am thinking that it will be worse tomorrow. Once the plane take off, I will be worse. This does not happen to me only, my brother is also affected.
Hope everything will be fine.
Happy Holidays!

Sick day...

I am ill right now, having fever and blocked nose. I am just recovering from a bout of flu 2 weeks ago. I'm so angry that I am ill. My parents wanted us to get the flu jab before our trip to Hong Kong. I insisted I don't need it, I can just improve my immune system by taking more vitamin C.
I must get well before my father comes home from Thailand on Friday. If not, he will ask me to get the flu jab. My body aches and whenever I sit down, I can't breathe properly.
Till next time...

end-of-year results

Today I got back my report book. Nothing surprising as I already knew my marks.

I am 6th in class, my average percentage is 61.1%. So long as you pass English, you will be promoted to sec 4. Here are my results:

English: 59--C5

Chinese: 64--B4

A maths: 39--F9

Maths: 65--B3

Combined sciences: 65--B3

Combined humanities: 70--A2

Except for my A maths, I am quite pleased with my results. My L1R4 is 16 while L1R5 is 20, which means I could go JC. Tomorrow is the last day of school. We can go home at 10 am. But, we still need to go for 2 weeks of extra lessons.

Warm Wishes

PSI level : Unhealthy

The haze is driving everybody crazy. All thanks to the forest fires in Indonesia. It's been going on for about 2 weeks now. The weather is so hazy, it makes my eyes watered when I look at the surroundings. This haze this year is the worst, the highest PSI level being 150.
We are breathing in smoke right now not air. Besides, the weather these days had not been good, many people are falling ill. Recently, there was an outbreak of the "stomach flu", hitting 2 schools in Singapore. I blamed it on the haze.
Sources say that the haze will be gone by end of the month.
I can't wait to breath air again....But till then, we all must endure the haze.....

Post exam activities

There was nothing much to do after exams. We stayed in the class for the whole day, some sleep, some read books while others played games. These few days were very boring.
On Tuesday, 15 students from my class did not come. This was the record so far. The same thing happened to the other classes. Yesterday, 19-10, we went to science centre. It was quite fun as we got to walk around and looked at the exhibitions. But still, 9 students did not come.
Today is Promotion Day, so I do not have to go to school. It means the teachers gather to see if you get promoted or advanced or retained to the next level.
^.^

The perfect day

Today was the best day of my life. I went out with my parents in the morning and came back in the evening. It was quite strange as today was a school day. I seemed to be the only teenager walking in Orchard.
My mother went to see her doctor and after lunch, we went to JewelFest 2006. It was so beautiful. I've been looking forward to this every year but this was my first time going there. Finally, New Moon was mine! I went to Borders and was not disappointed. I was so happy that I got the book.
Later, we went to Causeway Point. As my father had a $3500 voucher, we planned to buy furniture with it. But in the end, we ended buying diamond necklaces for me and my mother. It was not the design I wanted but it will do. I like necklaces with patterns, mine was simple.
I can't believe it, I have a diamond necklace...Hooray!
What a lovely day~~ It's everything I wanted!

End-of-year exams--final part

At last, the end-of-year exams had come to an end. Physics was quite all right, I think. I did know know how to do a few questions though. Biology paper 2 was a little difficult, we had been warned by our teacher. He said he "want to kill us" in this exam. I did not know how to do 2-3 questions.
So, tomorrow and Friday are "off-days". Tomorrow is art paper, but since I do not take art, there is no need to go to school. Friday is marking-day. I am disappointed to find that New Moon by Stephenie Meyer is not available in Singapore. I am looking forward to reading it after my exams. I have yet visit borders to check. This Friday, I think I will be going to borders to check if New Moon is available there.
Warm Wishes

End-of-year exams--part 3

Today's papers were Additional Maths paper1 and 2. Both papers were disasters. I would rather not talk about it. I did not have much time to update this blog and tomorrow is the last day of exams. Yay!
Biology paper 2 and Physics tomorrow.

I am upset that I can't get the book New Moon by Stephenie Meyer in Singapore. I thought that after the exams, I will be able to read it but none of the bookstores here have it. I am thinking about ordering it in amazon.com......
~.~

End-of-year exams--part 2

Geography paper today. It was quite difficult , the map-reading took up 1/3 of my time.
There was 1 question " What are the characteristics of Hi-tech farming in Singapore", I think I answered it wrongly. Also, I only studied 2 advantages and disadvantages for industrial concentration. However the question was worth 10 marks which means that I had to give 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages for it. I managed to write 3 each.
I am worried that I will not do well in this paper. I have high standard for geography.
Tomorrow's paper is Chemistry, a subject that I am not very good in.
.....>.<

End-of-year exams--part 1

Today was the 1st day of my main EOY exams. Today's papers were social studies and E-maths paper 1.
For the social studies paper, there was 1 question I was not too sure about the answer. It was about the IRA in Northern Ireland. But I still complete the paper in time. I have high standard for my social studies so I am worried that I might not do well. I must get at least 70% for my social studies paper.
I skipped quite a lot of questions for my E-maths paper 1 in the 1st round. No calculator was allowed for paper 1. I finished all the questions during my second round of checking. I think it is still all right. I must get at least 65% for my paper 1.
Tomorrow's paper is geography, another subject I have high standard for. There are lots of things to memorise.
Wish me luck....5 days to go

Exams---CA2

The september holidays is over. About 2 more weeks before end-of-year exams starts. The first will be English paper.
Anyway, here are my exams marks for Term 3, CA2. They are the average marks.

English: 64.8--B4

Chinese: 56--C5

Additional Maths: 41--E8

Maths: 60.9--B4

Biology: 63.4--B4

Combined Physics and Chemistry: 53.8--C6

Combined Social Studies and Geography: 78.7--A1

I thought it was quite alright, except for my A maths, Biology and combined Physics and Chemistry. The second test for biology was difficult so it pull down my bio marks. As for my A maths, until now, I had only passed 2 tests. All I wish is to pass my A maths. Physics and Chemistry are difficult for me, as they require a lot of calculations.

I must work hard for my end-of-year exams!

September hols is coming

September holidays is coming soon. It falls on the 2nd of September. Anyway, it is only 1 week of "break", and we still need to go back to school for extra lessons. Besides, there will be a lot of homework to "keep me company".
I had endured at least 2 weeks of constant tests. One test per day. I had enough. The teachers keep reminding us that after the September holidays, it will soon be our end-of-year exams.

Is school is all about exams? Many people don't think so, but to me, it is so.

Term 1:

Lots of tests

March holidays:

homework

Term 2:

prepare for mid-year exams

mid-year exams

June holidays:

Lots of homework

Term 3:

lots of tests

September holidays:

homework

Term 4:

prepare for end-of-year exams

end-of-year exams

December holidays

And it starts all over again. I am tired of it. Study, tests, exams, this is school.

National Day

I was right. The "celebration" for national day in my school was so pathetic. It can't even be considered a celebration. We just watch some videos about the SARS crisis and that's it. We then went back to class to discuss it with our teacher.
Furthermore, most students from other schools got to wear red and white while we were the ONLY school that was dressed in sombre uniforms. We looked like we were going to attend a funeral. It was "refreshing to see that our school is so unique". The thing I hated most was they gave excuses as to why we were not allow to wear red and white. The reason being, (quote) " We gave you freedom, but some of you abused it". It was only 'some', not all, which means that majority were all right, just a few spoilsports. Why do we allow our spirits to be crushed by these few? We could have continued with our celebrations.
I was really disappointed by this......

Happy National Day?

Singapore's national day is on 9th of August.
There is something terribly wrong with my school. I feel that they are not putting enough effort in the celebrations. We aren't allow to wear red and white to school on the eve of national day. The celebration is going to be boring, even the teachers say so. One teacher told us it is going to be "one-man talk", meaning there is going to be "lectures". What is this? It is the nation's birthday, why are the celebration lukewarm?
The same goes for our racial harmony day, the other schools allow their students to wear their races costumes while we can't. Not only that, the teachers made all sort of excuses why they don't let us wear. Besides we never really celebrated the day, we only saw a play and thats it. I still remembered the good old days in my primary school where we celebrated racial harmony day. I feel so ashamed, why this is happening to my school?
On a good note, I can get to enjoy 2 days of holiday. Tomorrow is going to be a half day for us, 9th and 10th are holidays.
Happy National Day! >.<

Internet dis-connection

I am so fed-up with the computer. It gives me lots of problems.
Every other day it would create problems for me. The latest happened 2 days ago, there was something wrong with maplestory so I decided to re-download it. Each download needed 8 hours, guess what, I had to download 4 times before I can finally play. Each time, there is something with the internet connection.
My internet connection is the worst. Most of the time, it will get cut off. I don't really know how to describe the problem. I am not a expert in computers but it was I who solve the problems every time.
My dear internet and maplestory, please don't do this to me....

Annual NAPFA test

Today, was our National Physical Fitness Award Test (NAPFA) 2.4 km run. I already went for my 5 stations. The 5 stations consisted of shuttle run, standing broad-jump, inclined pull-up, sit-ups and sit-and-reach.
For the 2.4 km run, it is a thing we all dread each year. The run is equal to 10 rounds around the field. The cut off time for girls is 19 minutes. But to pass (for a 15 year old girl) is 1810. My timing is 1750, which meant I got E (1 point). To me, this was quite good. I do not have much hope for the run anyway. Last year, I failed the run and I need to re-run again.
These few days have been raining all day long, which makes the field so muddy and squishy. After the run, our shoes, socks and legs were all stained with mud and grass. It was so disgusting.
This year's NAPFA was over, but there was still next year....

Back from Camp

I returned home from camp today.
I must admit, it was quite fun. Although, the food was sort of horrible. We did lots of activities like rock-climbing, build our own raft and night-walk. The night-walk wasn't that scary, we had to walk in a dark place with no lights and could not bring our torchlights. In twos, we walk into the "jungle" path, it was so dark that you couldn't really see your friend. Some of the lucky ones saw fire-flies.
One the first day, we slept at about 12 to 1 plus, me and my friends were about to sleep when the teachers called all to get out of their tents. The reason being, it was already lights-out but many people were still talking and walking. I slept quite badly, I kept waking up.
The second day, my section first activity was rafting. Each group had to build their own raft. But every group's raft didn't even manage to get into the water. The rock-climbing was difficult. My nails became rough because of the "rocks". We had a camp-fire that night and sang lots of cheers and songs.
The bathrooms were small with no hooks to hang our clothes and we rushed through our bath. Worst of all, all the toilets cannot be flushed. We heard that the boys' bathrooms had no curtains, which means they were "bathing for all to see".
We were all discussing what we were going to do the moment we got home. Most of us wanted to take a long, long bath and had some proper food.
Many of us were sun-burnt. My hands and face were all red and hurt.
I was glad to be back after two days without proper bath and food and computer.

Updates

1 more week before school reopens, and then it will be the Sec 3 Camp. I dread this day. There are still some homework I didn't do, like the English book review. The book is really boring.
I have enjoyed myself during this school holiday. I played lots of maplestory and neopets and at last, I bought the books I always wanted. These are the books I bought, The Princess Diaries Sixsational by Meg Cabot and The Frog Prince by Gillian Mcknight. I went from bookstore to bookstore in search of these books, and each time I was disappointed.
But now, they are mine. I've already finished the books.
Going to enjoy the last few days of my holidays.

Special day

Today was a special day. It was our duty to mend the stations in Zoolympix 2006. No adults were there to help us, just us, a bunch of Sec 3 students. My station was the Cheetah Catch-Up. I mended the station with two other friends. Besides explaining the game and rules, we also must sell posters. We sold a lot of posters which costed 1 dollar. However, we only managed to sell 1 goodie bag, as many people already bought it at the registration counter.
Many children came to play at our station. To participate in Zoolympix, you have to buy the goodie bag which contains an activity book. There are six stations to complete.
It was an enriching experience for us, because we have to approach strangers to buy posters and explain the rules to them. We also did a lot of complaining, about how we could have stay at home and watch TV and play computer games instead of "wasting" our time here. We came to the Zoo at 8.45am and the program ended at 4.15pm. We were all very tired at the end.
On Thursday, 8th June, we did a SPH Wildlife Buddy Media Launch. We have to buddy up with little kids to explain about aquatic animals like the sea lions. It was hard talking to them. The media was there to interview some students. On Friday, I had a nice surprise, my picture was in the newspaper. Although, it only showed the side of my face, I was really pleased.
Take Care

Updates

This is the second week of the June holidays. I have just started doing my homework. First week was mostly for extra classes and computer games. Now, I still play but not that much. I am worry that I may not be able to complete my homework on time.
About two more weeks before school reopens, and then is camp-time.

Updates

Today is the start of the June holidays. I have a lot of extra classes in school. But because today is "O" Levels Mother Tongue Paper, we can't go to school.
This is very scary as next year will be my turn to sit for "O" Levels. It just shows how fast time fly.
My extra classes will last for about a week and there will be plenty of homework.

Results

I got back my report book today. Here are my results for mid year exams. They are overall results consist of CA1 and SA1.

English: 55.6 (C5)

Chinese: 60.6 (B4)

A maths: 46.2 (D7)

Maths: 59.3 (C5)

Biology: 71.5 (A2)

Combined Science: 65.6 (B3)

Combined Humanities: 72.9 (A2)

I think my results are not too bad. However, I was shocked that I am 4th in class. I didn't think I can do it. My overall percentage is 61.7.

1 more day before the June holidays.

Best Wishes

camping woes--part 2

Today, we had a briefing from our camp guide. He told us all these stuff about the safety, activities and "punishments" during the camp.
He said he want to make this camp an enjoyable and exciting one. But in my opinion, this camp(and all the other camps) are going to be a torturous one.
He said that a group which consist of 20 people only have 15 minutes to bath. What kind of life is this? I usually take more than 30 minutes to bath. He said if we take more than the time given, we may have no meals and may go to sleep at midnight. How dare he threaten us with no food and delay our sleeping time! We are born free, they have no rights to control us. Besides who are they to control us?
Furthermore, we cannot bring any electronic appliances like mp3 and handphones. The life there will be primitive, we are to bath with cold water and away from any means to communicate with the world. For me, even on hot days, I still bath with warm water.
I hope that something nasty happens during the camp. Those activities which we must participate are "dangerous", they include rafting and rock climbing. Hope it rains heavily with thunder and lighting throughout the camp. The teacher-in-charge had already told us that if it is just drizzling, we will still continue the activities. By raining heavily is the only way I could escape.
Here are some ways you could make them pay for organising this camp. For example, you could fall ill, down with flu or food poisoning(the ones who organise this camp will be blamed), heatstroke, or injuries from the activities played. It is going to sweet revenge.
All these may seem childish, but I really resent the idea of camping.
I am finding all ways to get out of it.

camping woes

Sec 3 camp is coming, and I dread this day. It is compulsory for all to attend. The camp will be on the 28th, 29th and 30th of June, right after our 1 month holiday.
I hate camping because I felt that we are deprive of our basic rights such as air-cons, fans and even proper baths. It is disgusting to sleep with others in a tent that is stuffy and with no proper beds. Besides, the weather is so warm nowadays, to have no air-cons or even fans, it is going to be roasting. There will be so many people waiting for their turn to take a bath that we have to be quick or they'll be banging at the bathroom door. I do not have a pleasant experience during my last camp. The food is yucky, this is one dish I can't forget : tomato with cucumber, throughout the camp, I think I just ate the rice. The is only a reason why I hate going to camp. I am a fussy eater and I hate anything with garlic in it.
Then there is the games which are suppose to promote coorperation and teamwork. I 've play enough of these games in my school-life. I don't think it is going to help us. I also hate getting myself wet, I don't mind it when I am in the swimming pool, but to get wet in a river or sea send shivers down my spine.
The more my family and friends say how it is going to be fun in a camp, the more I resist the idea. I cannot see how "fun" and "unforgettable" it is going to be. It will be wet, stuffy, yucky, sweaty during the camp.
The only way to get of the camp is to fall sick. I really hope that I can be ill.

Exams--part 7...the last part

I was right...today's "A" maths paper was a goner, forever lost.
Today was the last day of examinations and yet they do this to me. I only knew how to do some questions, the others were either half-done or left blank. I am that pathetic.
All I want is to pass my "A" maths, just 50 marks. I don't think I can even do that. I am very miserable right now, I nearly cried when I saw the paper. The questions were so difficult, (maybe not that difficult to other people).
How could the teachers do this to us? Do they "enjoy" watching us suffer?
So here I am, seeking solace in the virtual world.
Pray with me
h~~ "taking me to the hospital"

Exams--part 6

Today's exam is Geography. The exam only takes 45 minutes, that is why I am home so early. I am utterly disappointed, I over-estimated my time and thus didn't finish my questions. I spent at least 30 minutes on the map reading questions and was left with only a few minutes to do the second question. I lost 4 marks on the last part of the second question. The paper is only 25 marks.
I had high expectations for Geography as I always get good marks for my tests.
I am really sad. Hope that I can still get the marks I want for Geography.
Tomorrow is the last exam, "A" maths. "A" stands for additional. I don't want to think about it, it is going to be goner.
( 9 down, 1 to go )
Not looking forward to that...
~>.<~ 'cries'

Exams--part 5

Today's exam was E maths paper 2. It was difficult. I skipped the whole question 1 which was 9 marks. I think I am going to make it this time. Many of my friends also said it was difficult.
I don't know why teachers like to "torture" us so much. First was E maths paper 1, now this. I do not want to get back my paper.
Anyway, tomorrow is Geography, one of my favourite subjects. I really hope I can do very well in this, to help my Social Studies.
( 8 down, 2 to go )
2 days before torture ends....
~><~

Exams--part 4

Today's Chemistry was not that difficult and easy. I forgot some of the notes I study, example the formula for Iron(III) Oxide, I wrote FeO3, but the correct answer is Fe2O3.
Tomorrow is a public holiday, so it is going to be a long weekend. There is a show on channel 5 I must watch, it features Michael Buble.
It is said that E Maths paper 2 is a tricky one, if that is true, then I am doomed.
( 7 down, 3 to go )
Until next time

Happy 15th Birthday!

Finally, I am 15. I already celebrated it with my family last Saturday.
The " extra luck " did not really work, the E maths paper was difficult. I think I am not going to make it this time, but there is still paper 2. Paper 2 may not be tougher than paper 1, I hope. I skipped about 3 questions completely, all were on graphs. Graphs is one of my worst topics, other than indices and algebra.
On a good note, the Biology paper 1 was quite easy. I did not study Biology last night, spent the whole day studying maths. I just read through my file today. I had got most questions right.
Tomorrow is Chemistry.
( 6 down, 4 to go )
m m m m m m m *Happy
m m m m m m m m Birthday*!

Exams--part 3

Today's Physics was a disaster. I already lost about 5 marks, when I check my textbook for the answers. I can't believe I got the SI unit for length wrong.
Hope that at least I can get 60 and above.
Tomorrow is my E Maths paper 1 and Biology paper 1. The biology should be quite alright, I am worried about E Maths. Maths is never my "strong" subject.
I will be turning 15 tomorrow. A day I have been waiting.
Hope that I will have extra luck tomorrow.
p Well Wishes p

Exams--part 2

Today's exams were Social Studies and Biology Paper 2. The social studies paper was only 1 hour long. I thought my essay on Northern Ireland is quite alright. I memorised it better than the Sri Lanka.
After that, when all the other students had left, my class had Biology paper. We are the only class taking pure biology. The paper however was not very easy. I can't remember all the points to write in my essays. I am so forgetful, I didn't bring my four-leaf clover to school. I always bring it when I had exams.
Tomorrow is combine Physics. I am not that good in Physics, need to memorise a lot of facts and formulas.
( 4 down, 7 to go)
( 2 days before my birthday)
'good luck'

5-5-06

More good news. Today, which was a normal school day, it was early dismissal for us.
The reason was that our school is use as a polling station for the upcoming General Election. No is to stay back in school, to make sure everyone do so, we will be "escort" out of the school by our teachers.
On the 18th of May, it will be Marking Day, which means school holiday for us. On the 19th, because of the elections, we are given one day off. I am so happy, it is going to be a long weekend and the best thing is that exams are over.
(2 more days till main exams)
(5 more days till my birthday)
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Exams -- part 1

Exams really "sap" your energy from you. You have to use your brainpower. Just after two days of exams, my hand ached from gripping the pen too tightly. I suffered from stiff neck and back pain due to sitting on the chair, for more than two hours, writing away. My eyes also hurt.
On a good side, exams days are one of my favourite days in school. I almost look forward to it. The reason being that only on exams days are we allow to go home early. We can leave right after the paper. Sometimes, the exam only takes 45 minutes, so by 9 am, I am home.
(2 down, many to go)
wTake Carew

school stuff....part 1

There are somethings I don't like in my school.
First, even if it was a rainy day, so long it did not rain at the time we need to assemble at the "parade square", we were to sit on the wet ground. At times, it just stop raining a few minutes ago, and we still must sit or squat on the floor. It is digusting, and the skirt takes a long time to dry. At the very least, they should let us stand throughout the assembly or go to the hall for assembly.
Second, from tomorrow onwards, nobody is to open the classrooms at the beginning of the day. Before, the chairman of the class can take the keys and open the classroom to let the classmates in. This is good as those whose parents need to go to work early, can stay in the class and do homework. There are many students who come to school early, some as early as 6.30 am. What will they do if the classrooms are not open?
I, personally reach school at 7, which is still quite early. I hate to have to wait in the canteen or anywhere else. The classroom gives me a sense of security because only my classmates can come in.
This "new rule" will take place until the end of the term. The reason behind this rule is that we always came down late for assembly. The teachers had enough, thus this new rule is born... Apparently, this will prevent such things from happening again. Wonder if it is true....
( 1 more day till exam)
lWish Me Luckl

Hey

It's been a long time since I write in my blog. I've been really busy and recently, my mother won't let anyone go online during weekdays.
Anyway, my exams are coming... My Advanced Exams is on next Tuesday, 2nd of May. I have English paper on that day and the following day is MT. Then on 8th of May is my Main Exams.
My birthday falls on Wednesday which is the third day of my exams. 10th May is my birthday, lots of extra luck that day...I hope...
I am having Maths paper 1 and Biology paper 1.
I have not really started revision, am getting desperate...
My exams will continue until 17th of May, after which is 2 days of rest.
Wish me luck
Best Wishes

To the Zoo-13 Feb

13th February was the start of our 1 week school holiday.
For CIP, I was learning to be a Zoo guide. CIP means Community Involvement Programme.
It was a 3 hour lesson. As there was nothing much, I will not be focusing on that.
After lunch, it was free and easy for us. Together with my friends, we went to the new Australia Outback. We also visited other animals like the polar bear. At 2.30, we were supposed to gather. That day was the day of the opening of the new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre. We were privileged to be the only students there to witness it. The president was also there. We were given a tour inside the hospital, we felt so proud.
After that, we went to a sort of "banquet" room where we enjoyed some light food and desserts. So in a way, "we ate what the president ate". We took photos with the president and not only that, we got to have free elephant and tram rides.
That was great.
^.^

Sports Carnival

Today was the last day of school it was also our Sports Carnival. It was not " Sports Day " because our principal said that on sports days, only a few were taking part, whereas sports carnival was everyone got to take part.
There were many events such as 'banner making', 'sandwich making', 'anti-drug poster and anti-theft collar pin design making', 'mascot making', 'road relay', 'mass skipping', 'beep test' and 'dancing marathon'. Each of us was involved in something.
I was in the mass skipping. 10 of us jumping together while 2 swing the rope. Our class got into the final 3. We were the third in the secong round. But there were no medals for us, only the first and second place got medals.
Our class mascot was a banana. We all wore yellow shirts to support.
Our class did win some medals though. In the 'beep test', the girls got first. In the 'road relay', out team got first. In the 'sandwich making', we got second.
I had fun today although my legs were very painful.
(Holidays starts next week.)
till next time

sch news: 25th Feb

Today, my father is returning to Singapore. He went to Thailand to work.
Yesterday, my class had a bag-check by the teachers in search of handphones. We must emptied our bags and took out every book that was under the table. The teachers checked everywhere, including the IPP kit, boots which the students brought for their CCA, pencil-cases, pockets etc. The only place they didn't check is the inside of the over-head projector (OHP) and the casing that hold cables and wires. Last year, some of my classmates hid their handphones inside the casing. They "ripped" out the cover and slot handphones inside.
One of my classmates put his handphone inside my bag. I was so frightened and urged him to take it out. In the end, he put it inside a small bag where he kept his boots and uniform. The teacher checked his boots and uniform but didn't check the bag. So, the handphone was not discovered.
None of us were caught, what amused me was the teachers praised us. They told us to "keep up the good job". During recess, my friend and I had a good laugh about this. " It was not that we didn't bring handphones but how to hide them"
Warmest Wishes

sch news: 20th Feb

Today, my class had a debate with another class. The motion was "madia today has much vice". My class was the proposition team.
The opposition team was clearly the "stronger", "well-prepared" team. Most of them were able to project their voices. Anyway, my class had put in a lot of effort. Although my class lost, I still had a good time listening to their points.
Still lots of tests coming...
'Holidays" is also coming....
Till next time

T.D Day

On February 15 was T.D. Day. I cannot disclosed what the day was, so sorry.
First , we had a talk in the school hall. We were told that there will be food and electricity rationing.
After that, it was back to study. But before long, we had the I.P.P Exercise. It stands for In Place Protection. We must off all electrical appliances including fans and lights. We used trash bags and masking tapes to "seal" up the windows and doors. Our teacher told us to seal up a part of the windows as it was only an exercise. We had to stay inside the stuffy classroom and wait for the all clear signal.
For recess, all the stalls were closed. Instead. we were given a coupon to get our 'ration'. Back in class, the electricity was cut off. We had to study in a hot, dim classroom. We were all sweaty and uncomfortable. This is a message to us that we should treasure what we have.
After all it was quite a fun day.

Valentine's Day

Just a few more days and it will be Valentine's Day.
In my school, Valentine's Day is an "important" affair. Our gift shop will be selling roses and soft toys. On Monday, there will be songs dedication. A lot of people had already ordered the roses.
For me, there is nothing to look forward to. If you get what I mean....
Anyway, wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
^.^

CNY: day 3

It was the last day of celebrations. We went to Sentosa to "see" Sentosa Flowers 2006. The flowers are so beautiful.
We had to cut short our outing as I had a stomachache. In the end, my parents brought me back home while the others continue their "tour". At night, we had a seafood dinner before bidding goodbye as the next day was a school day. I hate it and I had a test.
=)

CNY: day 1 and 2

We woke up early in the morning to visit our relatives. We went to quite a lot of places before going back to my cousins' house. We ate lunch there. My uncle, auntie and cousin were not at home as they had lion dance performances. We went home at night and watched TV until midnight.
The next day, we went to my mother-side grandmother's house, then we met up with my uncle's family. My cousin brought her dog along as it was the Year of the Dog. Everybody just love him. They gave him treats and cuddles. My cousins and I collected a lot of Red Packets.

(sorry to take such a long time to write)

CNY: eve

We went to my grandparents' house in the afternoon. My cousin's dog even had new clothes!
After dinner, all of us went to Far East Flora to buy some flowers for the new year. I bought tulips and a pot of plant.
When we returned home, it was already 10 o'clock. I watched TV until 1 in the morning with my father and brother.

CNY: day before eve

Today I went home at about 10.30am. School ended early, we had no lessons except watching a Chinese New Year concert. Not many schools dismissed early as today was not the eve of Chinese New Year.
Tonight, I am having my reunion dinner with my uncle's family and grandparents. We usually have reunion dinner at the eve.
Wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year!
= )

Updates

Chinese New Year is just round the corner... 2 more days to be exact.
Sorry that I have not been updating the blog. I am so busy and don't have time to come here.
Today was my A maths test. I only knew how to do 1 question...going to fail the paper... Oh no!
I will be updating on my Chinese New Year activities and stuff.

I will also be having another another blog...but I will still come to this one.
Bye~~
Flowers in the air...

Updates

The rain had finally stopped. It had stopped for a few days, but I did not have time to write in my blog.
My father came back from Korea on Sunday and went to Thailand on Tuesday. I had to go to school all by myself.
Lots of homework, and tests are coming... This Friday, I have an English test. Followed by Social Studies on Tuesday, Physics and "A" maths on Wednesday, maths on the following Thursday and so on...
I can't stand it, teachers kept telling us about "O" levels... I barely have time to go online.

Help!!

Wet, Wet day

It had been raining since Friday. Rain, rain all day long. In some countries, it is snowing, but in Singapore it is raining.
It is very cool, at night, I would wear long pants and socks to sleep.
I hope the rain would not stop. I loved rainy days especially at night. I like this song call "I loved a rainy night".
However, my father was working in another country so he can't drive me to school, so I hope it will not rain when I am going to school. He will be back this Sunday.

Warmest Wishes

sch news 2006

It was the first day of school in 2006. It was back to the usual stuff I always did, woke up at 6am, went to school.....
The guys all looked so "weird" in their long pants. It made them looked taller. I had friends from my former class, I still keep in touch with my Sec 2 friends. My class was quite all right, except the guys were not that active. When we had a free period, they just sit on the chairs and sleep... I hope they will change, I like the guys to be fun-loving and "active". Today, we got to know our teachers and classmates. Tomorrow, it was back to study.
(Today, 3rd of Jan, is my brother's birthday)
Best Wishes

Farewell....Old Year

It is the end of another year.
School year is about to start, again. Not that I like it...
Schoolbags are being packed, and the "excitement" of meeting your new teachers and friends.
I don't like going to school... You have to wake up early, have late lunches, come home at about 4pm on "normal" days, evening on "special" days. No computers even if parents say you can play after finishing homework....which can never be finished. I usually have breakfast at 6am, lunch at 4pm and dinner at 7pm. I have a break at 10am in school but I did not eat. Who would if you just have breakfast? Our classes end at 2.10pm.
After dinner, it is doing homework. For example: the homework takes about 2 hours to finish, it will be 9 and then it is time for bed... Though, many of my friends slept at midnight.
I will always say 'I hate school' whenever I have the chance, then I will give a 101 reasons to why "we should not go the school". Although that does not change anything, at least I will feel better.
I will say again:
Farewell Old Year
"Unhappy" New Year