Photos from Hokkaido,Tokyo

28th Nov--steamboat lunch

27th Nov--mum and me with dinner

28th day--tatami

28th Nov--me feeding the swans

28th Nov--wooden kitchenware

28th Nov--dad with the 2-sided bowl

28th Nov--mum and me

28th Nov--mum and me with the owl telephone box

28th Nov--mum and me at fox farm, see those snowflakes

28th Nov--fox at the fox farm

28th Nov--me in yukata

29th Nov--the biggest spider crab, look at the price

29th Nov--steamboat lunch

29th Nov--me out in the snow

29th Nov--lake flowing...

29th Nov--"icefall"

29th Nov--"icefall", once again

29th Nov--music boxes at Otaru's music box factory

29th Nov--cousins, brothers and me posing with "ice-creams"

29th Nov--my family during BBQ dinner

29th Nov--Sapporo TV tower

30th Nov--bare trees in field

30th Nov--lake at Ainu Village

30th Nov--bear doing the "gong xi"

30th Nov--another active volcano

30th Nov--Mt Showa, sprouting smoke

1st Dec--"horse mountain"

1st Dec--"horse mountain", taken at different angle

1st Dec--"horse mountain", once again

1st Dec--sea urchin...eaten raw

1st Dec--fresh seafood from the morning market

1st Dec--fresh spider crabs and hairy crabs from morning market

1st Dec--me posing with car at the airport

2nd Dec-- me with globe at background at DisneySea

2nd Dec--cousins, brothers, auntie and me with "fox" at DisneySea

2nd Dec--me with house at DisneySea

2nd Dec--sunset at DisneySea

3rd Dec--Trees outside Shinagawa Prince Hotel

3rd Dec--hues of Autumn colours at Tokyo

I've been wanting to put up these photos for a long time. It's been about a week since my return and I miss Hokaiddo everyday.

Some of these photos are so real that they look fake. I tried to arrange them according to the time taken but it was a difficult task to do. As a result, some of the photos were jumbled up. Furthermore, there was just too many photos for me to put them online. So these were some of the "best" ones.

Regardless, enjoy the picture-perfect Hokaiddo!

Hokkaido, Tokyo, Japan trip 2007

26th Nov:

Stayed at home all day to do last minute packing. After dinner, We left for Changi Airport Terminal 1 in a maxi cab. The flight to Tokyo was about 6 hours long. There were small TV screens on the ANA plane but I didn't watch any movies.

27th Nov:

Reached the airport in the morning. Boarded the bus to Hanade Airport to take the flight to Hokkaido. Upon arrival, we went to have a seafood lunch. It was really delicious. There were miso soup, hairy crab and other types of seafood. We then went to sample some chocolates. The melon chocolates with almonds were really good, though I didn't buy them.

We travelled for 4 hours, the road became icy, snowflakes started falling. The farm houses and the background with its mountains and bare trees looks picture-perfect. It gives a rustic feeling and was totally different from Singapore.

We reached Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel in the evening. Before dinner, I tried out the 'onsen' or known as hot spring, the water is rich in minerals absorbed from vegetation. This is the only place in Japan that has it. It was an experience to remember. There were different kinds of shampoo, body gel, facial wash in there. After the hot spring, refreshed yourself with the hair-dryers, moisturiser and lotion available. I tried out both the indoor and outdoor pools. The outdoor pool was better. It was cold and hot at the same time.

We put on the 'yukata' and enjoyed seafood dinner. When my cousins and I went up to our room. Our 'tatami' were already done. We will be sleeping on the floor. Quite the experience.

28th Nov:

After buffet breakfast, we took a photo stop at a lake. We fed the swans and ducks too. We stop-by at the Oketo Wood Craft Centre next. There are handmade woodcraft made by artists in Oketo town. Most of them are kitchenware and made of oak, pine and birch. We then went to the Winery shop where the adults can get to sample white wine and plum wine. I did drink a little. We also saw the making of wine. The wine chocolates were nice.

We had lunch at a small shop. The bowl had 2 sides. 1 contains soba, the other contains rice with tempura. After that, the fox farm was next. The foxes were really furry and cute. We continued the journey to Sounkyo, a hot spring resort located at the foot of Mt. Daisetsu, or big snow mountain. It was coldest that day. There was strong wind and snowfall. We went to the hot spring before dinner. I too went to the indoor and outdoor pools. The outdoor pool was different from the 1st one. This time, snowflakes were falling on our heads while our bodies were immersed in the hot pool.
My brothers and cousins built a snowman outside the hotel. They also had snowball fight with my uncles. It was really fun though I did not join in. It was a wish come true for all.

29th Nov:

I woke up at 5+ to go the the hot spring again. The buffet breakfast consisted mostly of traditional Japanese fare so I did not eat much. We visited the Sounkyo Gorge. The 2 waterfalls there had became icefalls. The snow was so thick. It was so cold there even gloves and boots could not withstand it. The scenery was as usual, picturesque.

We travelled to the charming town of Otaru. It was a lovely place, some called it romantic. I found it a little like Venice, with its canal, old shop-houses that sell glassware and music box. I bought many small souvenirs and took many pictures. The chocolates and milk ice-cream were also famous there. Some of us tried out the 6-flavour ice-cream in a cone. The steamboat lunch was great. One of my uncles ordered a spider crab to share. Its taste was different from other crabs.

We then proceeded to Sapporo. We went to a underground shopping mall where I bought a skirt. We took pictures with the Sapporo TV tower, which looks like a mini Eiffel tower. There were Christmas lights on the trees and decorations. We went to a discount shop and bought all the White Lover chocolates. The White Lover brand was famous in Hokkaido and it was only sold in Hokkaido. I bought 2 boxes to distribute to my friends next year.

After the BBQ dinner which was great because of the Kobe beef. Its taste was different from other meat and it was really tender. It was supposed to be cheaper here than other places. We checked in at Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo. It was the nicest and grandest hotel throughout our trip. Our room was the biggest.

30th Nov:

After buffet breakfast, which was one of the best, we proceeded to Ainu Village. After the performance by some Ainu people, we went to feed the bears and Ainu dogs. Next stop was Mt Showa, an active volcano. It was sprouting smoke. We then journey to see the bears at the bear ranch. The bears will wave if you fed them apples. We stopped by Lake Toya before going to Hakodate. Our hotel was Daiwa Royal Hotel and there was hot spring inside too. As usual, it was hot spring before dinner.

1st Dec:

Went to the hot spring 1 last time and at the same time, bath. We then went to the Hakodate morning market. The whole place are people selling fresh seafood. There's live squids, sea urchins, abalones, king crabs, etc. My auntie bought a sea urchin to try. I didn't dare to eat it, but they said it was quite nice.I did try out the cooked abalone though. Some other people from our tour fished for squids in a tank and ate them live.

We then took the flight to Tokyo. Tokyo was not as cold as Hokkaido. We visited the Asakusa Kannon Temple, followed by a walk through Nakamise Shopping Street. There were lots of people.We ate our 1st Chinese meal in so many days. We checked in at Loisir Hotel.

2nd Dec:

We all parted here. Everyone in this tour had decided to stay on and extend their stay in Japan. Since we wanted to arrive early at Disneyland, we woke up very early in the morning to eat breakfast before going to there via subway. Our tour guide had very kindly helped us take our luggage to our hotel. The ride was long and tiring. It was stuffy and full of people. We had to change 3 times of train before reaching Disneyland. We wanted to go DisneySea though. The quenes were so long. Time past so fast, I only played 2 games while my cousins played 4. We stayed on to the road show and left before the fireworks as we were scared of the crowds leaving after the show. We saw the fireworks display at the JR station. It was beautiful, colourful and special. We checked in at Shinagawa Prince Hotel.

3rd:

Woke up late. Cousins, brothers, uncles and aunties wanted to go to Shinjuku, a fashion place. I didn't want to go because we need to take the subway again. I went to the many shopping centres around Prince hotel instead with my parents and grandparents. We then waited for the others to return. We left for Narita Airport at 1+. The journey took about 2 hours. We checked in our luggage and went in to do last minute shopping. The plane left for Changi Airport. It touchdown at 12.10am, Tuesday morning. I did not sleep till 3am. Home sweet home.

Summary:

I did not have any regrets joining this tour. The tour guide is funny and a good entertainer. There's free gifts. Everything is new to us, the scenery is prefect. I love Hokkaido for its chocolates, seafood, ice-cream, hot springs and most importantly, snow. It was everybody's greatest wish to see snow falling. Our wish had came true. My cousins made snow angels and snowman and had snow ball fight. Here, they are more generous in helping, whole chocolates as samples and free drinks. The people are really friendly too. They will wave to us when we leave. We also learnt more about Japan and its people. Hokkaido is a picture-perfect place even in the winter, where all the trees are bare.

Ramblings

What bad luck...to think that there's something wrong with my computer at this point of time...
I'm leaving on Monday for Japan. Why did the computer choose this time to "breakdown"? Actually, the hard drive was sent for upgrading, but it still meant that I can't go online. Sigh...
It's been about 3 days since I last used the computer. What do I do during this time? Just laze around and sleep. I haven't even started on intense training for my maplestory character yet. I've said before, after my Os, I'm going to train my character. More than 1 week had past and I didn't do anything.
Let's get to more important stuff...
I will be leaving for Japan with my family and relatives on 26th Nov. I think I will be back before 5th Dec. Hope to have lots of fun and take plenty of photos which I will post them online. Wish there will be snow too!
Of course, let me get back the hard drive by tonight...It's better to use that than my father's laptop.

Prom nite

Wednesday:
I met 2 friends at Causeway Point. We were going to look for shoes, then me and my friend were going for manicure. It was quite an experience for me. I did the french manicure with nail art on my thumbs. It was too much to pay if I did nail art on every finger. The outcome was a little strange, my brother said it looked "Gothic". My base was a shimmering light blue with black tip. I liked my thumbs best. We were sitting there for more than an hour waiting for our nails to dry. The next time I'll do this will probably be my next prom. It is just too expensive.
Thursday:
Our big day! A group of us met at my friend's house 1st. Some of them wanted to style their hair and put on make-up. I only put on eye-shadow, mascara, and lip-gloss. I wore a blue dress with diamond necklace and bracelet as accessories. We took photos before we went. Everybody looked really good. At 6pm, a friend's father came to take us to the hotel. We reached there quite early, though many people were already there.
One of my friends got nominated for prom queen. We were saying we'll vote for her if there's voting. Dinner was supposed to start at 7pm, but in the end we only got into the ballroom at 8pm. Some girls dressed elegantly while some guys from other classes dressed in a "hip-hop style". Our table was all the way to the back.
I took a look at the menu, and was surprised to note that there were prawns and fish among the dishes. I didn't expect that. There were some games going on while we dined, but we didn't participate. The dishes were alright, I supposed. I ate quite little.
My friend got 3rd place for prom queen. At 10.30pm, the prom had came to an end. Many people went around taking pictures throughout the night. I took quite a few myself.
Some friends wanted to go K-box but I was going home by 12+. In the end, the guys and us walked all the way from Holiday Inn Park View to Cineleisure Orchard. The girls were complaining about their feet. I had a few blisters too and they really hurt. The price for K-box was too high, and so we didn't went in. Furthermore, there were no movie screenings at that time. Even if we watched, the timing will be too long. After much delay, we didn't do anything at all. The guys went for their movie with a few girls while the 5 of us went home by taxi.
I reached home at 12.30 and had to call my father down. That was the reason I had to go home "early".
I could not sleep though. Regardless of some unexpected circumstances, the evening went quite smoothly. I had a great time.
Happy holidays~

Biology MCQ

Woohoo! Final paper down!
It's the end of O lvls! Yay!
Wow! Time sure flies. I still remembered at the beginning of the year, our teachers were always reminding us about the Os, about how we must study hard because the Os determine our future...Now, our teachers told us how glad they were for us, if the papers were alright of course.
Well, I can't say if I'm really happy now that the Os are over. There are greater things to worry about...sign...
Sure, there will be no more mugging, but now my parents are bugging me about finding a job. I'm not saying I will not find a job, it's just that at least let me have some time to enjoy my newfound freedom before I go back to my cage again. Truth be told, I would rather be a student than to work. Whatever...when the time comes, I'll do something about it.
Now that the Os is over, I really should have fun with what is left of my secondary school life, which is soon going to be history. I'm already considered an ex-student of my secondary school.
Memories, be they pleasant or unpleasant, will all be in the past. What matter most, is now.
So, I will have fun hanging out with my friends and really enjoy the upcoming prom.
Back to Biology MCQ. Most of the questions were alright. There were about 5 questions that I'm not too sure. Thank goodness I changed some answers in the end, because I think those were the correct ones.
Everything has come to an end...

Saturday

I had a great time shopping at Vivo city last Saturday. I was the one who spent the most money. I bought a pair of boots and a bag from U.R.S, a dress from Series and a winter coat from Winter Time.
The dress and bag are for the prom. My feet were killing me after a while as I was wearing heels. So, my prom stuff were already all settled, except my hair and manicure.
The boots and coat are for the trip to Hokkaido, Japan at the end of this month. I'm looking forward to this trip. It is going to be extremely cold, or so I heard. Almost everthing is prepared already. Ths trip cost lots of money...My coat alone costed $129, my boots $89.90.
I will take lots of photos there and maybe post them online.
But coming up is Biology MCQ!
All the other classes were already done with their Os. All that's left is us...
Let's have a grand finale!

Shopping with friends

On Wednesday, I went out to Orchard area with some friends to shop for prom stuff. We went to Far East 1st. As we were window shopping, we saw another group of girls from our class. Coincidentally, another group of girls were also shopping at Far East. It must be a good day out.
We went to so many stores, yet none of the dresses caught our eyes. I just found them not suitable for prom. Though our prom dress code is smart casual, which is supposed to be easier to find suitable clothes, it is more difficult than I thought.
We went to Wisma Atria afterwards. We were getting really tired and stopped for a rest at Ngee Ann City. My stomach hurts from all that walking and my feet were killing me.
We continued our journey to The Heeren. Since 2 friends were going home already, we decided to take Neoprint. I did not know that it cost $10 to take Neoprint nowadays. That's how long since I stepped into a Neoprint shop. It was so stressed to take Neoprints. There was a time limit to every shot. Again, we saw a group of guys from our school shopping. Everyone must have been worrying about prom?
The 4 of us then went to eat dinner. We were complaining about how we went to so many stores and yet did not even buy a thing. I reached home at 9pm. I had a great time hanging out with my friends.
I guess I will be going to Series to buy my dress. I hope the design that I want, is still in season.
Till next time

Combined science MCQ

Today's MCQ was still ok, I supposed. Some of them were tricky though. I do hope that I understood the questions and gave the answers according to what they require. I had some questions in the chemistry component that I got wrong. I hoped that's all.
Right, so now all's left is Biology MCQ. Though O levels is not officially over, the written papers were all done. The "highly anticipated" O levels has come and gone. The O levels that made me cry is finally ending. I can't describe this feeling...
On to bigger and happier stuff. One more week to prom night. Tomorrow, I'll be going shopping with some friends. I only need a dress now, the shoes and accessories are already settled. Then next week, I will be cutting my hair and doing manicure. Really looking forward to this. Can't wait to see how everyone looks.
A load off my heart...

Biology, social studies

What the...The biology was so tough today. I did the essays first, they were still alright. Then when I turned back to the front page, I was stunned. All the questions were so difficult! A lot that required in-depth thinking and writing short essays. It is totally different from what I expected.
To say I underestimated it, was an understatement. We did not even went through those type of questions in class. I'm going to die. Goodbye to A2...This was the not the "grand" finale I expected. Why do they torture us so? To set the biology together with the social studies paper was already going to the extreme, yet they still did this to us...
Why aren't we given some leeway? I'm not counting my biology in my L1R4 afterall. I always thought that my biology is not that bad, but it seems I was wrong from the start. I really felt like crying during the paper. I felt so helpless.
Who would have thought that biology would be my downfall? It was the last thing on my mind. So now, I'm left with 5 subjects to count for my L1R4.
Combined humanities should be alright, I hoped. When I did the SEQ, I was so happy that the theme I focused on came out. Hooray! I studied 3 themes, but then decided to focus on just one dued to the time constraint. Thank goodness, it came out.
SBQ was a little difficult. I did not know how to do the last 2 questions.
I worked so hard for it, only to have it go to naught.
Seeking solace in the virtual world...

Physics

I was really flustered over the physics paper today. That's before the paper, but when doing the paper, I had no emotions at all. It was kinda alright. I remembered the formulas and notes quite well. There was this question about refraction that I did not know how to do. The other questions were ok.
Actually, physics is easy. Just apply the formulas correctly and you should do well. For me, well, it was a chore. No matter how I study, I can't get them in my head. Anyway, it's over! I guessed I won't take up physics or related subjects in the future.
I made a real stupid mistake though. I wrote that people should wear lead shields and helmets when handling radioactive materials. The answer should have been thick lead shields are used to cover radioactive materials. Ahhh...
Never mind then.
4 more papers to go. Hooray!

Chinese

Nothing much to say about Chinese. I found it more difficult than the 1st exam. Sigh...the compo was about maid and owner stuff and the letter writing was about going to take part in an activity or something. They were...alright, I supposed. I really had no comments.
Paper 2 1st part was confusing, all the words seem the same to me. Compre was still alright, except I had a lot of words that I could not write. I can't imagine what my compo would be like if I had no dictionary. Most probably it will be full of blanks.
However, with any luck, this will be the last time I'm going to study it. No more Chinese in poly!
On a good note, we went out to celebrate my mum's birthday. We went to Orchard Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts and have high tea. The place totally changed. It has been a long time since I stepped into that place. When I was younger, once every year, I will have high tea there with my parents. Those were the good times. I ate quite little, the food wasn't that good. Though, the cakes were nice.
5 more papers to go...Wow, fast

English, Maths

Hooray! Another 2 subjects down!
The composition questions were quite tough. Nothing much to choose from. In the end, I chose question 4 : "Write about some of the things in your country you value most and would miss greatly, if you had to live in another country". I wrote some crap stuff about system of fairness, low crime rate and food. I barely passed the minimum 350 words. Sigh...I'm not good in my compos.
The situational writing was alright but I wrote it in report form instead of formal letter. But I've been thinking, who in the world would write to the Principal in a formal letter? Whatever...Hope I won't fail.
Comprehension was tough, in a sense that I could not find the answers for some questions. I guessed I won't do too badly. Summary was ok.
Maths paper 1 was in the afternoon. I was feeling rather lethargic and can't really concentrate at 1st. My mind wasn't working too well. Overall, the paper was a little difficult. I had already gotten some questions wrong.
Today's paper 2 was, I'm so happy to say, EASY. Three cheers for me! I can do most of the questions, except 3-4 parts that I'm not sure. I was grinning after the exam. Hooray again!
Chinese papers tomorrow.
A few more papers to go, and it's goodbye forever!

Geography

The paper yesterday was a little tad difficult. I could not really see the valley in the map. I did the agriculture and environment questions.
The agriculture question was ok. The 1st part was comparing the rice yields in 3 Asian countries. The 2nd part was to write reasons for the increase or decrease in rice yields. The 3rd part was to describe briefly hydroponics and aeroponics and why they are important to Singapore.
The environment question was a little hard. Describe what may happen when the glaciers melt in the Himalayas in the present time and in 2050. The 2nd part was to describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. 8 marks for a question like this? It baffled me for a second. Is there so much things to write about? I made a mistake here by saying the fish is a infinite resource, while water and waves are finite. It should be the opposite.
The 3rd part was how has affluence throughout the world put pressure on scarce resources. How successful has attempts been to manage these resources. 12 marks here. I did not really study this part, so I did not have much points to write. I talked about FSC and overfishing bans. Quite relevant, I hoped.
I must get A1 for combined humanities. Though geography was a little hard, I think I have a very good chance of getting an A1. But I'm not going to think about it too much, I'm scared of another episode like the Chinese.
4 down, 18 days to go.
Once it've started, it's full steam ahead.

A maths paper 2 & Chemistry

The A maths paper was alright, I think. Hopefully, I can get 30+ marks or passed. Hooray! No more A maths forever! I'm feeling a little light-hearted already.
The Chemistry paper was quite difficult in section A. A lot of thinking questions and asking for details. As I only started revising on that day, there were many things that I don't really know. On a good note, section B was easy! I chose questions 8 and 9. They were the easiest. 4 marks just to identify proton, neutron, and wrote down the numbers. Wow! I think I will get almost full marks for section B. I must get at least an A2 for combined science. Another subject that I hated, down.
Today is geography paper. I have high expectations for it. Geography has always been my forte. Don't let me down today. After today, it's goodbye to you.
3 days down, 19 days to go.

A maths paper 1

Hmm...I don't know how to describe the paper. I found it ok, but that's probably due to my indifference about it. Naturally, the paper was full of ticks, questions that I don't know. I reckon I can at least get 30+ marks or if really lucky, pass my 1st ever A maths paper.
I guessed I was already satisfied. No use chasing after something that is out of my reach. There were some questions, hopefully 1, that I used the correct formula but did wrongly. Careless, isn't it?
Paper 2 is today and after that, it's goodbye forever to A maths! Yay!
I really hope that today's paper will be ok too. Let me do at least half of the questions in the paper.

O lvls starts!

This is it! The "big" day!
Nearly 10 years of studies, just for this exam. All those hard work will be put to good use from today onwards.
I may not show my anxiety and nervousness, but deep down, I'm really scared. I truly feel like crying. Today's paper is the bane of my existence. Although I may say that I have already give up on A maths, the truth is, I can never really let it go. I'll only do selective questions. But what if those selected questions can't be done too? What if I handed up an almost empty answer booklet?
This is the last lap and I'm still hating all these subjects. 2 days is all I need to be free of A maths. Then, I swear that I will never ever pick up A maths again. This will be the last time I ever heard from it.
I've had enough! I've dedicated too much entries for my hatred for A maths. It's getting out of hand.
Please let me do at least half of the questions in the paper. If I pass my A maths, I'll be more than happy.
All the best to those taking the Os!
All will come to an end, too soon.

Practical exams

Tuesday's Biology practical was quite alright. There were questions on germination, drawings, fruit reproduction. We were given a snow pea and asked to cut it in half. I cut it longitudinally, and so got the drawing of its seed wrong.
I already lost 4 marks on that and another 2 marks on a "thinking" question. How can we trapped the energy released by the seed? How am I supposed to know? Our teacher admitted that it was a difficult question. The others should be ok, I hope.
The Physics part of today's practical was easy. I finished it in the last 30 minutes, dued to the time I spent on Chemistry. This year's question had something to do with refraction and we already did an experiment similar to this in the past.
The Chemistry part was difficult, not really a killer but I won't do well. I misread the instructions at 1st. I had to redo it 3 times. The next part we were supposed to test for any gas that was evolved. I tested for CO2, O2, H2 and NH3, but none worked. I only knew it from my friend that there was CO2 in the end.
After that, we needed to heat some of the unknown with aqueous cobalt(II) sulphate or something, to get a solid. I got a dark brown solid. After some tests to find out the cation, I concluded that the unknown was Zinc Carbonate. It seemed that this answer was correct. Almost everybody had the same answer.
I truly hoped that today is the last day I will ever start the bunsen burner again. It gives me the jitters just to start it. I nearly got an heart-attack today. I tried it for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd time before it finally worked.
A maths paper 1 on Monday.
2.30pm starts

Graduation Day!

Today had been an unforgettable and wonderful day. It was my graduation day!
The day started off by receiving our class photos in class. At 8.30, we made our way down to the hall. The principal made a speech and sang the graduation song he wrote. Then one by one, we went up to the stage to receive our "certificate". I liked to describe it as a modified certificate.
After that, a video was screened. All the parting words and pictures were so touching.
Now for the fun part, we had to walked down the aisle to the parade square, with all our juniors cheering and clapping for us. It was a little embarrassing but a good experience. For 3 years, we had cheered and clapped for the graduating classes. Today, it was our turn to be cheered at!
We got our year book otherwise known as the green book. There were photos and speeches of the graduating classes and teachers. We were given the CD too.
Soon everybody was busily writing autographs for one another. We even asked those classmates whom we are not that close to write. I guessed this is the only time where everybody "gathered" up their courage and asked each other to sign autographs and take photos. Some of us girls took photos with the guys. A pity that some guys were nowhere to be found.
We stayed back in school for at least 2 hours just to take photos and write autographs.
Finally, another chapter has come to a close. There is still a long way for us. This is not the end yet. I may post some of the photos here.
O lvls is next week!
Prom nite is on 15th November!
PS: We are going to take more photos on prom nite!

End of study leave

1 week study leave had past. I did many E maths papers and memorise Social Studies. Tomorrow is Biology practical. I've to admit, I'm a little apprehensive about it. Though, Combined Science practical should be more difficult than Biology. I read up some notes already, going to read up more today.
On the 17th is our Graduation Day! I've recently bought a camera, which I am going to bring that day. I guess I'll cry or get teary-eyed.
On the 18th, back to practical exam. I hope everything will be alright. Just let me start the bunsen burner successfully for these 2 practicals. This will be the last time...Please...

Starting next week, O lvls starts.

Timetable for next week:

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Mon~A maths paper 1

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Tues~A maths paper 2

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Wed~Chemistry

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Thurs~Geography

Till next time

Study leave--day 3

Yesterday, I went out with my class guys to watch a movie. Well, it was kind of awkward...haha. This was my 1st time going out with guys, anyway, it was a good thing that there was a girl friend there too.
I don't really talk to the guys in my class, except for a couple of them. I met up with my friend at Yishun MRT station before heading towards Orchard area. Oh well, I didn't know how to take the train there. I seldom go out on my own, you see. Almost everywhere I go, my father drive me there.
Since we were 1st to reach, we went to walk around before meeting the other guys. That was the most awkward part. I knew what they were thinking.
We met up with the others at Cathay. Balls of Fury was quite an ok movie, I supposed. Comedy.
After that, one of the guys said he wanted to look for a music store, so we walked around looking for it. But, in the end, couldn't find it. My feet were hurting because I was wearing shoes that I seldom wore.
I was the 1st one to go home. The day was quite enjoyable once I got past the weird part. Quite an experience for me...
16th Oct is Biology practical.

The last day

Today was officially the last day of school for us. Next week, we will be having our study break, then it will be our practical exams. Everything will fall into place quickly, before we know it, the O levels will be over.
I was glad I was offered a second chance two years ago. If not for that phonecall, my life will be different, I supposed. I was also glad that I chose this class. It was the best class ever! Sure, we may not be that united, but we're close. These two years had not gone to waste...
Today was sort of bittersweet for us, I'll miss my classmates, friends and school! I will miss everything about the school. The extra stuffy classroom, which we shall not have a chance to step into it again, my seat, maybe not the hall. The hall is really hot and even with the fans on, there is no wind at all.
I guess we can meet up after O levels, but it will be different, somehow.
Graduation Day will be on 17th October. I hope I can get a camera by then. I will be asking my friends to write autographs...
Until next time
17 days to O levels

Prelims results--updated

Alright, here are my results for the prelims. Not too good though.

English:

compo--18/30

situational writing--14/30

compre--27.5/50

overall--58.8/100 (C5)

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A.Maths:

Paper 1--27/80

Paper 2--27/80

overall--33.75/100 (F9)

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Biology:

MCQ--31/40

Paper 2--59.5/80

Practical--27/40

overall--73.43/100 (A2)

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Combined Humanities:

Geography--33/50

Social Studies--37/50

overall--70/100 (A2)

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Chinese:

paper 1--40.5/70

paper 2--45/70

paper 3--55.5/60

overall--70.5/100 (A2)

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Combined Science:

Physics--70.5/100

Chemistry--61/100

overall--65.75/100 (B3)

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E.Maths:

Paper 1--47/80

Paper 2--65/100

overall--61.8/100 (B4)

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My English really needs to be improved. I can't have this kind of marks for my O lvls. If I maintained my other subjects like Biology and Chinese, I'm sure I will get my target of 14 points. Another subject that must be improved is E Maths. I must get an A for it, since my A maths is really disastrous. L1R4 is 15 points.

Prelims--brief 4

Today is the last day of prelims. Yay! But the combined science MCQ was difficult. I finished it barely in time. I spent too much time on the 20 physics questions. I forgot some formulas and so I guessed the answers. "Sighs"
Some of the questions were just testing on details, but this was what caused us marks. We just assumed that we will be able to handle such easy questions that we don't study for it. I already had 5-6 mistakes or answers that I was not sure of.
The chemistry part was manageable. 2-3 questions that I was not sure of. I don't know about the other questions though...
On Thursday, the Biology MCQ was ok. Actually it can be considered easy. I can't even believe it, I was so careless! One question asked about where is the bronchus, of course I know where it is, but I put trachea as the answer. That was so stupid! Then there was another question on whether penicillium is a bacteria or fungi. I just blindly assumed that it is a bacteria.
My carelessness is getting me nowhere. Those questions that I was not sure of, I got them correct, I think, but those easy questions, I can't deal with. What sort of logic is that?
Anyway, this is only the prelims. What matter most is my O levels which is coming in about 5 weeks time. Got to start revising again.
Tomorrow, I have the day off. But on Monday, it will be back to school, mock exams, revisions and collecting the prelims papers! I wanted to get them back but I'm afraid of the scores.

Prelims--brief 3

Today's Biology paper was not bad. Well, I had a slight advantage over the others since I got to know the questions for the essays 1st. But it was because I asked, too bad for those who didn't. Still, that doesn't meant anything, because in the end you have to memorise in order to pass.
The short-answers questions were quite alright. My Biology teacher made it sound so bad that day... There were just some questions that required more in-depth thinking. B3 should not be a problem, I hope. However, whatever marks I get here don't matter, ultimately, it is the O levels results people see.
Last Thursday's combined science practical exam was a little tad difficult. Not in the doing sense, but it required thinking skills. I couldn't get the nitrate from one solution and I even did it twice. The only problem was that I didn't smell it.
Tomorrow is Biology practical exam. I'll just be reading through some notes like food tests and drawings.
Wish me luck, I need it

Tremors in S'pore

Yesterday evening, 12th September, tremors hit Singapore. We, at Yishun, were having dinner when the tremors hit. I was the one who felt it first, but I thought it was my brother pushing against my chair. Then my father asked us if we could feel the building swaying. The water in the basin was unstable. My neighbours also felt the tremors.
This morning, I found out that an earthquake hit Sumatra, Indonesia. Apparently, many areas of Singapore like the business district and Ang Mo Kio also felt the tremors.
About 7.55 am today, tremors were again felt. I checked the water but it seemed quiet. Then the ornament bird on a stick in my flowerpot started swaying. I knew that it was the tremors again. My father called shortly after, followed by my mother. She felt the tremors too, in her office. I was more nervous today as I was alone at home.
Latest news, another earthquake hit Indonesia this morning.

Prelims--brief 2

2 more days down. On Monday, we had Geography and Maths paper 1. The geography was quite alright, except I wrote a col instead of ridge, oh well...
The Maths paper was a little difficult. I don't know if I will fail or not. Perhaps not but I won't do well. There were just too many questions that baffled me. Furthermore, no calculators were allowed.
On Tuesday, we had Maths paper 2 and Physics paper. The 1st few questions in the Maths paper were difficult. I spent so much time on them. But the subsequent questions were ok.
The Physics paper was fine. There were just some sub-questions that I don't know. I made one stupid mistake though. I thought 1.7m is 1700cm. Ahhh... That was so careless of me.
Today, I don't have to go to school. Only those taking Literature paper must go. I got to wake up late and managed to post an entry here. My classmates's paper are ending anyway. The exam end at 9.30.
Tomorrow, I'll be having Chemistry and Physics practical paper. Since my class is on the 3rd shift, we can go to school late. But I don't know how we can do 2 practicals at the same time...
The arrangement is weird.
All the best!

Photos with teachers

Teachers' day 2007

Sept break

This one week holiday is well appreciated. Right after this one week break, it is back to mugging for prelims. Of course, I did not spend all of my time studying. The computer was too much of a temptation. Still, I revised once for geography and physics and I did maths papers.
Next week prelims is quite alright, I suppose. The 1st day is geography and Maths paper 1. I think I will be able to handle them quite well. It all depends on the type of questions ask, anyway.
One more day before this holiday is officially over. It's my second last holiday as a Secondary School student. Not a day goes by without me thinking what I'll do after O levels... I must say I will be lost...
The year will be ending very soon. All that I complained will come to an end. The past entries, all show how much I hated this and that. How ironic, what I dislike will soon become what I treasure the most. I'm in a dilemma...
What will be, will be

Happy Teachers' Day

Yesterday, we celebrated Teachers' Day. We went for a long run because of Aces day. Most people were walking or strolling anyway, so it was not considered a run.
After that, we went up to the hall to watch the teachers' day performance. It started with the some NCC members marching in and the Star Wars song was played. Then the teachers were escort out by the classes vice-chairmen and chairmen. The whole performance was really good. As usual, it consisted of touching words and dedications.
This will be my last year celebrating Teachers' Day as a Secondary student...But never mind, next year I'll definitely go back. On another note, I feel really good, maybe it is because there will be no exam for 1 week. I feel less stressful...
I also went to watch movie with my family yesterday. I watched Evan Almighty with my brothers while my parents watched 881. The movie was quite good and hilarious, but the movie I wanted to watch is Hairspray. Nevermind, I'll buy the VCD then.
Signing off~
121 days to the end of 2007

Prelims--brief

On Monday, were my English Papers. The compo I did was alright, the other titles were difficult. The compo was " What do you like about being a student? What changes can be made to the school to make it more enjoyable?" I had many things to write about, haha. I found the compre ok, but that did not mean I will do well, of course.
On Tuesday were my Social Studies and A maths paper 1. The night before I was suffering from insomnia, I couldn't go to sleep... The social studies paper was good.. I had to protect my hand using plaster as I always gripped the pen too hard and my hand will become red and sore. I remembered my essays well enough.
The A maths, as usual, was a disaster. The 1st few questions were doable, but the subsequent questions were...
I was hiccupping away all night and morning. My father said it was because I was anxious, I don't know... Today, the A maths paper 2 was a complete disaster too. It was harder than paper 1. I'm not asking much, just let me get 30+ out of 80, and I will be more happy. To pass seems like an impossible thing to do.
Tomorrow are Chemistry and Chinese paper 1. I hate chemistry, so much to memorise...
Till next time

Pre-prelims 2007

1 day before my prelims exams. Tomorrow papers are English paper 1 and 2. I'm worried for my compo. I'm not a good speller. I'm worried that I will make unnecessary grammar errors... My grammar is not that good. How I wish we can bring dictionary to the exam hall.
I've no inspiration to write anything! I can't write narrative or stories. On most occasions, I will choose exposition essays as they only require stating. What should I do? I'm really afraid and uncertain. When I write essays, I need to think out the plot and all that. That alone requires a few hours...which will be impossible during exams.
That's why I can do quite well for compo practices and not during exams.
On Tuesday, social studies and A maths paper 1. I'm only going to memorise the essays on the themes Looking Ahead and Venice. I will memorise them again and again until I dream about them in my sleep... Nothing much to say about A maths. I sort of given up on it, but I can't get over my own barrier...
Bless me...

O lvl English Oral

Ahhh...I sort of messed up my exam yesterday. What should I do? I jerked at some parts of the reading passage. The picture discussion was ok, I supposed. It showed some boys touching a tree and looking at a piece of paper. There was nothing much to talk about.
The last component: conversation. The 1st question was something like " Do you enjoy going on school trips?" I used the phase, far and between, is there such a phase?
2nd question "Do you think school trip is better than learning in a classroom?" I agreed then went on talking about hand-ons and 1st hand experience.
3rd question, "Do you think conservation is important?" This was the worst!!! I actually said conversation instead of conservation!! That was so embarrassing!! I stumbled on the word twice and the examiners had to correct me!! I was tongue-tied and could not grasp the pronunciation properly. This was the worst thing that happened to me. Oh God!! I was so flustered then.
I only manage to give two points and when I paused, they told me I could go. I really hoped I don't get a merit... Please don't let me get a pass or merit...Please please please...
Prelims starts on Monday~!!!

Pressure

I really can't stand it, the intense pressure is killing me.
Doing all these past years A maths exam papers and O level papers is killing me. I really feel like crying... Everyday during maths lesson, it is doing A maths, A maths, and more A maths. This is due to the A maths prelims next week.
I hate you, A maths! I don't even care if I fail in the O levels. I'll be more than overjoyed to get a pass, but now my standard have dropped. Just give me an E8 or D7 and I'll be happy. I have long given up on any hope...
On another note, I'll be retaking my Chinese. There is nothing much to say about it...
All these unhappiness aside, our graduation night or prom will take place at Holiday Inn Park View on a Thursday. I need to start looking for clothes now, haha. The girls were discussing about it last week.
Don't know when I will update again...
Till next time
Let me be at peace~

O lvl Chinese results: aftermath

Great, I should never had been confident in the 1st place. Does it help? Absolutely not!
I fell into that 10% category...where I'm confident yet still don't do well... Of course, B3 was not really that bad, but when you expected something more, it really stung. It was a sharp blow to my tiny piece of confidence...
So what you are positive or optimistic? Blah, blah, blah...
Most people in my class got a B3, but lets not talk about that. I don't even want to let my parents know how my class did. They are not sympathetic at all...Then again, I'd rather them not say anything than to make a fuss of it. I can't stand people pouring oil to the fire...They don't know what I feel, so don't try to make things "better".
My teacher reckon I should try again, go for the retake. I'm going against my beliefs now, I always thought that whatever I score, I will never retake. But since things had taken for the worst, I'll consider doing it. She said I don't have to go for lessons, just go in and take the prelims and O levels when the time comes. I think this is a pretty good idea, afterall, I have nothing to lose. Even if I did badly for the retake, my certificate will show my B3. However, I'm reluctant to do compo and compre again. After weeks of not touching Chinese, I think I'm rusty in my usage...
Anyway, things are not so bad...I'm just a little tad disappointed and sore about my grade. But hey, I had a distinction for my oral and listening compre. That's why my teacher call me to retake, I've a good chance of scoring an A.
~I've faith in you, but you didn't come to my aid when I need you the most~

2 days before O lvls Chinese results

Will be getting O levels Chinese results on Monday. I'm both excited and nervous about it. This is one of the rare chances that I am confident about my exam. I'm always the pessimist. Part of it is to protect myself from failure, when you think negatively, the sense of failure is not that strong.
If you are too confident about something, should you fail, the impact will be too much to handle. This is how I feel. But, when I'm confident in something, 90% of the chances is that I will get it. I'm worried, I have the confidence to get an A for my Chinese, but what if I didn't? I don't know what I will do...
I'm not going to retake regardless of the results, that will be wasting time. Should I get an A for Chinese, that will leave 4 more subjects to get my L1R4. I am aiming for Poly. The range I aim to get is 9 to 14. If I get within the range, I swear I will thank God and reward myself properly.
Prayers every night...
11 weeks till O levels...

Celebrating national day

Today we celebrated national day. It's the eve of Singapore's birthday. Yay!
Though our school did not allow us to wear red and white, which was a downside, I enjoyed the whole event very much. Partly because this was my last year celebrating in Secondary School. I'll miss those happy days...The whole sec 4 cohort was so 'high', haha. Some classes did the wave and there were even some people who brought the Singapore flag! It was so much fun. We stood up and sang the national day songs, which was embarrassing. There were cheers when the principal and disciplinary mistress sang. There were also dance and choir performances.
After that, we watched some games played between teachers and students. There were netball, volleyball and Frisbee. The teachers seemed to be on the winning side. Us, the girls, cheered for our teachers and classmates.
We then went back to class and after taking our gifts, we were dismissed.
I hoped all students out there had a good time celebrating national day.
Happy 42nd Birthday, Singapore!

before rain

Dark clouds gathered... 28th july: raining season

Before rain...

I will upload some more pictures next time...

Updates: 23th-27th july

It's been a long time since I last update the blog. Well, it can't be help, there is extra lessons almost everyday. By the time I reached home, I was so tired... Furthermore, there were tests from Wednesday to Friday.
I got back my A maths test. I failed by 1 mark, but it's alright. So long the concept is there, it is ok. My social studies test was good, 15/18. Haha, 1st time I passed my ss test. However, this is an N level paper which is considered to be much easier.
On Tuesday, my class went to Bishan Home to do CIP. We were going there to do gardening. Wow, it was hard work digging up weeds and planting plants. A refreshing experience for me.
Nothing much is going on in my life, other than O levels is coming...There is still so much to do...
I hate practical tests for the sciences! I'm afraid to start the Bunsen burner...
Well wishes

Tribute to J.K Rowling

I had finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in less than 24 hours. To be exact, it was about 11 hours. I beat my last record when the half-blood prince came out. Of course, this is only the 1st round.
A job well done by J.K Rowling! It was absolutely fantastic! The loose ends were nicely tied up and each page was filled with surprises. The ending was beautiful.
I started reading Harry Potter when I was 11 years old. From then on, I was a Harry Potter fan. I had to admit, I didn't like the series at 1st, when it was 1st published.
It was a pity that the magic had came to an end, but it will always stay in our hearts. Afterall, a series can't go on forever. Well, we still have the movies to look forward to. I'd really want to see how the directors direct the 6th and 7th movies. There is so much to work on in the Deathly Hallows.
All was well...
Best Wishes

Rantings

It's appalling that someone manages to get Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows one day before its release date, and it is a reporter too.
I thought there is a rule that prevents bookstores from selling the book before its release date? Wasn't someone in US facing jail term because of leaking out spoilers to the public from the book? It's sad to note that newspaper in Singapore is doing the same thing which irks us all.
As soon as I saw the report this morning, I immediately shut the pages up. I can't do this. In a few hours time, I will be getting my own book. I want to be able to read the whole plot by myself. I'm sure every Harry Potter fan wants the same.
Those people who have the misfortune to read that report, I feel sorry for you.
For those who'll be flipping through the newspaper, beware of the report! Don't ever read it!

Anxiety

Ahh...it's driving me crazy...I doubt I would be able to sleep tonight...
How I wish I didn't order Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from Popular bookstore...I made the wrong choice. I should have just wait a little longer. I pre-ordered the book during March, and I got a letter from the post office on April. The offer made by the post office is way better...I still remembered the Half-Blood Prince, I got the book at about 8am.
I 'm worried about my loss of receipt, I'm afraid the staff will give me trouble? I know I am paranoid, but I can't help feeling that way. However, I think everything will be fine, c'mon, I've already paid a deposit. If they are going to create trouble for me, they will get it from me.
One more thing, their service is bad. I e-mailed Popular at Northpoint last week, and guess what, I did not get a reply from them. What kind of service is that? Compare to the National Library Board, they are way below them. I e-mailed to the NLB and got a reply from them the next day. This is what I call good service...
What can I do? I made the wrong decision, so I must make it right...
Countdown to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
less than 24 hours!
Anxiety...

Love Harry Potter, the books

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released tomorrow! I'm so excited! Tomorrow will be a historical day, for me anyway. After 2 years, it is finally out!
I will be going to Popular bookstore to collect my book in the afternoon, I suppose. Need to wait for my father to bring me there. I'm afraid there will be some problems concerning my collecting of the book. My father lost the receipt for it. I think it will be alright, I'll bring my IC just in case. If they are going to prevent me from collecting my book, I'm going to complain... Afterall, I've already paid $10 deposit for it...
Once I collect my book, I will start to read, or should I say scan? In less than 24 hours, I would have finish the book, know all the important facts... First round of scanning is over, I'll start reading for details. This is how I work...haha
This is to prevent me from seeing spoilers online or anywhere else. I can't wait for the release of the book! J.K Rowling is one of the best authors around.
Countdown to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
less than 36 hours!!
Yay!

Updates: 9th-14th july

I'm so busy everyday. Most of the time, We need to stay back for extra lessons. On Monday, I had my O levels Chinese Oral exam. I think it went fairly well. I misread a few words from the passage and the conversation was bad? It had something to do with environment, just like I guess, but was a different kind. My mind couldn't process anything. I only managed to give 1 example... Anyway, it was over, and I don't think I will fail.
The rest of the days were normal, nothing much happen. There was quite a lot of homework. I had a Social Studies test on Thursday. I must not fail this time! At least give me a pass... I did not pass my ss tests all this while.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is finally here! I haven't watch it yet. It should be a good movie but I'm not as thrill about it as the seventh and last book. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is my precious book, I can't wait to get it!
Next week, it will finally be mine! Yeah
Countdown to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
7 days!
Countdown to O levels:
14 weeks

Napfa test 2007

Woohoo! Can't believe I passed my 2.4 km run. My timing was 17.48 minutes, 2 seconds more and I would have failed. Haha. Not bad at all. It's too good to be true! Thanks to my friend who ran with me. She got the same timing as I did.
We had to run 6 rounds around the stadium with the sun beating on us. It was so strong, as we ran in the afternoon. The tracks were so hot, that the heat passed through our shoes. It was like our soles were on fire.
After the run, we were all so sweaty. When we sat down, we could feel the heat rushing up. I was so thirsty... At least I got a E for it. We sat at the bench to cool down and started cheering our classmates.
My 5 stations were alright. I am going to retake standing broad-jump and sit and reach. I will try to get better grades. Anyway, I hope to get a silver for this year NAPFA test. However, if I get a bronze, it's alright too.
Yay!
Countdown to Harry Potter and the deathly hallows:
15 more days!
Monday is my "O" levels chinese oral examination. Wish me luck

Ahh..

I would rather go school than stay at home when my brothers are at home. They are always hogging the computer. Just because I am kind enough to give them the 1st priority doesn't mean they can take advantage.
I know I should fight for my rights but I do not want any conflicts. My mother don't like the computer. She thinks it is the reason for my brothers' tempers and not doing homework and all that. I say that is due to their ill-discipline. Why is it that I don't have such problems? It all goes down to discipline. And they say I was the pampered one...
My father threatened to shut down the computer when I complained too much. You see, I have no one to turn to. If I complained, the three of us will all get the same treatment, an hour of computer a day. If I don't, they are the ones that my father controls, not me. So, I would rather keep my problems to myself and try to get it over and done with. I endured till school starts, at least then, I have a little time for myself.
It is not that I dislike holidays. The June and December holidays are great. I really look forward to them. It is a good thing that my brothers are enrolled in child-care centre. That leaves me, alone at home. I like it. I don't mind staying at home, even without computer access, so long I have a good book, that is all that matters.
What I say is contrary. But sometimes the feelings changed...
Countdown to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
20 more days! Yeah!

Breather

Feels so good that Friday finally came. The first week of term 3 has finally ended. I think it is still all right. We only need to stay for 1 day for Maths extra lessons.
However, next week must be prepared to stay for at least 3 days. There is the Nafa test to look forward to. I'm going to "die" this time. We are going to the stadium to run our 2.4 km run, in the afternoon, when the weather is the hottest. I don't think I can make it... I am worry about my standing-broad jump and shuttle run, ad perhaps my sit-ups. After a few sit-ups, my stomach hurts.
8 more weeks to prelims...
On a good note, the school will be making arrangements for our Prom night in November. The class wanted it to be held on Friday and most of us don't mind paying $55 for it. We can't decide on the hotel though. I want it to be held in a 4-5 star hotel in Orchard Road. This is afterall our first Prom night and this marks the end of our secondary school life.
Best Wishes

Significant Day

7-21-07 is a significant day. The last book, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows will be released at this date. Yay!

I've been waiting for this book since Half-Blood Prince. Now, at last, the book will be mine! Just have to wait for 4 more weeks...

I'm not happy that I bought the book from a bookstore. I should have bought it from the post office, at least they deliver it to my house... There surely will be long queues... I bought the children version but the adult version picture is nice. Anyway, my father said I can buy the adult version after the price have dropped. I can finally complete my collection of Harry Potter books.

Meanwhile, I entertain myself by reading The End of Harry Potter? by David Langford. It is a highly entertaining book. You should read it yourself. There are some parts which is really
hilarious.

Another event coming up is the release of the 5th movie, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. I am not really into the movies. I find that they do not capture the scenes properly. My favourite so far are the first two movies. However, I've seen the trailer for The Order of the Phoenix, I think this should be a movie worth watching.

On the downside, school is starting. That is the day I dread. School starts on Monday, 25th of June. "O" levels MT oral exams is coming.

Nevertheless, I've my precious book to keep me company.

4 more weeks...

BBQ

I met up with my friends at Woodlands MRT station before taking a direct bus to Marine Parade. The journey was long, about 1 hour. When we reached there, we couldn't find the NTUC. After asking around, we finally found it. We bought drinks and had to carry 6-8 bottles of 1.5l drinks to our BBQ pit. The way was so long and tiring...
After putting our stuff at the pit, we went to rent bicycles and roller-blades. I haven't really mastered riding a bicycle yet. However, at last I can do it without wobbling too much. But I don't know how to park my bicycle and ended up banging into the wall.
When most people had arrived, the guys started barbecuing. Some of the chicken wings were not cooked properly. The guys really sweat it out. They stood there, cooking food for us.
Our form-teacher came. Other teachers couldn't make it which was disappointing. We took photos and played water bombs. Some of the girls went down to the sea to play. I think it is dangerous to do that as it was dark.
At about 9.30, me and 2 friends went to take a taxi to Cityhall MRT station. We had a hard time waiting for an available cab. We boarded the MRT and returned home. I reached home at 11+.
0verall, the BBQ was fun. Afterall, it was our last year.

Vacation at Malaysia

We gathered at my uncle's house before going to Malaysia. Since it was a Monday morning, it was a smooth journey to Tuas. The ride was long, we stopped at an R&R to have our lunch before continuing our ride. I slept along the way.
Finally, we reached Awana Resort, located half-way on Genting Highlands. The weather was nice and cool, about 27 c. 11 of us checked into a bungalow, there were only 2 bedrooms so my cousins slept on the floor.
We went up to Genting via cable car. As we neared the top, the temperature dropped and the sky was foggy. Suddenly, the cable car stopped. We were all stunned, nobody dared to move. Fortunately, the cable started moving again. This is due to the windy conditions.
We went out to have a taste of the chilly wind and fog. It was so fun. I can't wait to go to Canada at the end of the year. The weather will be even colder than this...When we took the cable car down, we plunged into darkness.
On the second day, my father, aunties and uncle went golfing. That left the "children" and my mother. After breakfast, we had a good time soaking our legs in the private jacuzzi. Since the jacuzzi was only meant for 2 people, the 6 of us soaked our legs instead. My mother even boiled 3 pots of water for us. We ate chips and put soap to create the "bubble effect".
When the golfers came back, we hurried to take the cable car up to Genting again. The weather was even foggier than the 1st day. We can't see the vegetation below or the cable. It was really cold. Fog was swirling around. We went to Sushi King to have our lunch. I had fun shopping around. I bought pants and a belt from Padini Authentics. My cousins and brothers went to the arcade while the rest of us had a foot massage.
Then we saw that is was raining heavily outside. Rain plus mist came in through the ventilations. I loved the effect. After that, we had our dinner. The claypot rice was so good...
When we wanted to take the cable car down, we were told that the cable car was not available due to the winds.
We had to take a bus down. Since there was still time, we hang around the hotel. We took a few photos at the lobby where they showed the temperature and humidity. It was 20.2 c.
On the third day, after breakfast, we got ready to check out. My cousins wanted to go up to Genting for the last time but there were not enough tickets. However, as we walked towards our resort, some guy gave us tickets. My cousins all laughed and said it was heaven's will. We decided to go up and eat lunch before coming down.
When we reached Singapore, it was in the evening. It felt so good to be home...