on cloud NINE
Finally! Release of GCE O Levels results!
I AM A NINE POINTER! Minus 4 = FIVE POINTER!
I was caught on TV in the news! 3 seconds of fame for PMS!
Class of 2005 is the best batch in 42 years!
4 students with 9 A1s! Best so far in Singapore!
I achieved A1 for Combined Humanities (Elective Lit) when I was worrying if I'd fail last night!
I LOVE COMMONWEALTH.
SO DAMN PROUD OF MY BATCH.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
the netball high
th netball high
ACJC held its Annual CrossCountry Meet this afternoon, and to avoid the total stopping of my heart while running in this blazing weather, I had the honour of skipping the event. Okay fine, I was just pure lazy. But seriously, the thought of running 3.2km now is horrifying. It's been too long since I last ran more than 300m at one go!
Instead, I headed down to the CCAB (which, for the information of all cabbers, is located beside the old campus of the SMU, along Dunearn road) to watch my juniors play a crucial game against Clementi Town Secondary School. Due to my all-too-wonderful sense of direction, I decided to cab down instead of trying to spot the right bus to take. The cab fare was a meager $13.80! Turns out the driver didn't know where I wanted to go, and brought me to SIM at the 5th Avenue. So much for my bad sense of direction. Haha. But the driver was pretty nice and rounded down the fare to 12bucks, which is, in my opinion, still a thin line from extortion.
When I arrived, every team insight was screaming their lungs away for the players on court. Oh, the atmopshere! It's been ages since I was last caught in the heat of competition. I joined my juniors and too began yelling at the top of lungs soon. It was soooo exciting! Throughout the 4quarters, the score was tight and both teams were hungry for victory as the winning team would qualify for second round.
For an hour, I stood under the burning sun and my eyes flew all over the court with the ball. My heart jumps everytime the ball dances around the hoop, threatening to fall on the outside, but Julia and Alina were amazing! Almost ALL their shots got in! I wanted to punch someone everytime we lost possession of the ball. How I miss playing a match and working towards goal after goal as a team!
After 4 heart-stopping quarters, the final score was 30-24. WE WON! I love all my juniors to bits and pieces! It was such a great game! We were estactic for the victory of this hard-fought battle. Some of our girls were crying from the overwhelming emotion of happiness and that had me close to tears too! Sweaty hugs went around the team and everyone loved everyone else. I was very glad to have shared the team's joy.
And I am so very proud to have once been on the Commonwealth Netball Team. You girls rock my socks!
ACJC held its Annual CrossCountry Meet this afternoon, and to avoid the total stopping of my heart while running in this blazing weather, I had the honour of skipping the event. Okay fine, I was just pure lazy. But seriously, the thought of running 3.2km now is horrifying. It's been too long since I last ran more than 300m at one go!
Instead, I headed down to the CCAB (which, for the information of all cabbers, is located beside the old campus of the SMU, along Dunearn road) to watch my juniors play a crucial game against Clementi Town Secondary School. Due to my all-too-wonderful sense of direction, I decided to cab down instead of trying to spot the right bus to take. The cab fare was a meager $13.80! Turns out the driver didn't know where I wanted to go, and brought me to SIM at the 5th Avenue. So much for my bad sense of direction. Haha. But the driver was pretty nice and rounded down the fare to 12bucks, which is, in my opinion, still a thin line from extortion.
When I arrived, every team insight was screaming their lungs away for the players on court. Oh, the atmopshere! It's been ages since I was last caught in the heat of competition. I joined my juniors and too began yelling at the top of lungs soon. It was soooo exciting! Throughout the 4quarters, the score was tight and both teams were hungry for victory as the winning team would qualify for second round.
For an hour, I stood under the burning sun and my eyes flew all over the court with the ball. My heart jumps everytime the ball dances around the hoop, threatening to fall on the outside, but Julia and Alina were amazing! Almost ALL their shots got in! I wanted to punch someone everytime we lost possession of the ball. How I miss playing a match and working towards goal after goal as a team!
After 4 heart-stopping quarters, the final score was 30-24. WE WON! I love all my juniors to bits and pieces! It was such a great game! We were estactic for the victory of this hard-fought battle. Some of our girls were crying from the overwhelming emotion of happiness and that had me close to tears too! Sweaty hugs went around the team and everyone loved everyone else. I was very glad to have shared the team's joy.
And I am so very proud to have once been on the Commonwealth Netball Team. You girls rock my socks!
Monday, February 06, 2006
the name game
the name game
"Hey Melissa, can you please take attendence now? Thank you."
Mengqi replies, "Oh, sure."
"Hi Karen!"
Mengqi replies, "Hey hi!"
"Can I call you Seraphina? I think it's a cool name"
Mengqi replies, "Haha, if it makes it that much easier for you to remember my name!"
Five minutes later, during a game of captain's ball...
"Hey Michelle, get the ball!"
And Mengqi jumps and recieves the pass.
EVERYONE who either can't pronnounce my name, or can't remember my name wants to give me a Christian name! So now I have a whole LIST of names.
Is that cool, or what?
"Hey Melissa, can you please take attendence now? Thank you."
Mengqi replies, "Oh, sure."
"Hi Karen!"
Mengqi replies, "Hey hi!"
"Can I call you Seraphina? I think it's a cool name"
Mengqi replies, "Haha, if it makes it that much easier for you to remember my name!"
Five minutes later, during a game of captain's ball...
"Hey Michelle, get the ball!"
And Mengqi jumps and recieves the pass.
EVERYONE who either can't pronnounce my name, or can't remember my name wants to give me a Christian name! So now I have a whole LIST of names.
Is that cool, or what?
amazing grace
amazing grace
"While everyone else was running down, they were running up."
My favourite line from the play "The Guys", by the Acsian Theatre. It was one excellent performance. I absolutely loved the storyline. Every word tugged at my heartstrings. I was touched to tears.
A captain who lost 350 of his men in the September 11 disaster was supposed to write eulogies for the funerals of these people. He was torn, trying so hard to find the right words to do everyone justice of who he was. This guy from another department came over to help him, and together they went through the memories of each person, and how each gave his life saving mere strangers.
It's been 4 years since, but this play brought back all the heartaches for the victims and families of the disaster. A great sense of respect and admiration for the firemen who sacrificed overwhelmed me. How much courage does it take to run into a burning building knowing fully that you may never get out again? What does it take to go all out to save someone whom you don't even know. And those who lived but lost someone dear, would they ever get back on their feet again? Yes, they will. But they will be walking in a different way.
Saluting each and every fireman who lost his/her life for someone else, we'd always be grateful for your amazing grace. Thank you. Because of you, someone's living. Because of you, someone's smiling. And just for you, so many of us are praying.
"While everyone else was running down, they were running up."
My favourite line from the play "The Guys", by the Acsian Theatre. It was one excellent performance. I absolutely loved the storyline. Every word tugged at my heartstrings. I was touched to tears.
A captain who lost 350 of his men in the September 11 disaster was supposed to write eulogies for the funerals of these people. He was torn, trying so hard to find the right words to do everyone justice of who he was. This guy from another department came over to help him, and together they went through the memories of each person, and how each gave his life saving mere strangers.
It's been 4 years since, but this play brought back all the heartaches for the victims and families of the disaster. A great sense of respect and admiration for the firemen who sacrificed overwhelmed me. How much courage does it take to run into a burning building knowing fully that you may never get out again? What does it take to go all out to save someone whom you don't even know. And those who lived but lost someone dear, would they ever get back on their feet again? Yes, they will. But they will be walking in a different way.
Saluting each and every fireman who lost his/her life for someone else, we'd always be grateful for your amazing grace. Thank you. Because of you, someone's living. Because of you, someone's smiling. And just for you, so many of us are praying.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
story of a cousin of a friend
story of a cousin of a friend
A cousin of my friend lives in a house with a garden and a pond. He has two pets - a dog and a rabbit. One day, the rabbit escaped from its cage and went hopping around the garden. Coincidentially, the dog was also having its garden time. And the dog spotted the rabbit. Needless to say, they started a game of catching. As the dog was kinda blind, it overtook the rabbit without really seeing it and it stepped on the rabbit. The rabbit got a shock of its life and jumped.
Right into the pond.
It drowned.
Talking about animals, a friend of mine microwaved his hamster when he was in primary 3. It, well, exploded. And the microwave was spoilt.
Tsk, youngsters and pets.
A cousin of my friend lives in a house with a garden and a pond. He has two pets - a dog and a rabbit. One day, the rabbit escaped from its cage and went hopping around the garden. Coincidentially, the dog was also having its garden time. And the dog spotted the rabbit. Needless to say, they started a game of catching. As the dog was kinda blind, it overtook the rabbit without really seeing it and it stepped on the rabbit. The rabbit got a shock of its life and jumped.
Right into the pond.
It drowned.
Talking about animals, a friend of mine microwaved his hamster when he was in primary 3. It, well, exploded. And the microwave was spoilt.
Tsk, youngsters and pets.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
blow-me-away day
blow-me-away day
‘One of the typical features of a literary drama is “vice versus virtue”, where mostly the theme of “possible redemption” is explored. Another feature is known as the “Machiavellian Man”, which is well illustrated in “The Prince”.
You also have to pay careful attention to the stage when watching a play. Take note of the inner stage, apron stage, presence of props or lighting, and what all these hint about the play, and how the play is going to be presented to the audience.’
Welcome to English Literature.
This is the gist of my first proper Lit lecture. Interesting though it was, but there is no way I can say that it is unscary. Big words, new ideas, blow-me-away English… WOW. The wonderful thing about the lesson is that it just breezes by. The lecturer, Mr. Prince (no pun intended), has a damn good sense of humour. I’m in luck!
I went for my first proper swimming training today, and as you can see, I didn’t drown. Although I sure felt like I was going to! We did total inversion today, where you’re supposed to lie straight on the water, and kick gracefully and actually move. Firstly, my name doesn’t exactly go together with the word “graceful”. Never mind that. THEN, we’re supposed to turn our bodies sideways (parallel to the walls) while keep our heads straight. FURTHERMORE, we’re supposed to turn our heads down so that your face is facing the floor of the pool. And up and down. And up and down.
WHY CAN’T WE EVER MOVE BOTH OUR HEADS AND BODIES TOGETHER?
I had gallons of water going into my nose and my mouth and my ears. Yeah, chlorinated and hydrated. The Swim Team spirit! But I’m pretty sure that I am going to master the technique of breathing out through your nose while breathing in through your mouth within this week. So that I don’t end up emptying the water in the pool with my nose the next training.
Oh, and the senior who was coaching us was so good, though I was pretty nervous and scared at first. And she creates very good visuals to help us imagine the perfect stroke. But I think I should tell her that her demonstration is really as good as the visuals.
‘One of the typical features of a literary drama is “vice versus virtue”, where mostly the theme of “possible redemption” is explored. Another feature is known as the “Machiavellian Man”, which is well illustrated in “The Prince”.
You also have to pay careful attention to the stage when watching a play. Take note of the inner stage, apron stage, presence of props or lighting, and what all these hint about the play, and how the play is going to be presented to the audience.’
Welcome to English Literature.
This is the gist of my first proper Lit lecture. Interesting though it was, but there is no way I can say that it is unscary. Big words, new ideas, blow-me-away English… WOW. The wonderful thing about the lesson is that it just breezes by. The lecturer, Mr. Prince (no pun intended), has a damn good sense of humour. I’m in luck!
I went for my first proper swimming training today, and as you can see, I didn’t drown. Although I sure felt like I was going to! We did total inversion today, where you’re supposed to lie straight on the water, and kick gracefully and actually move. Firstly, my name doesn’t exactly go together with the word “graceful”. Never mind that. THEN, we’re supposed to turn our bodies sideways (parallel to the walls) while keep our heads straight. FURTHERMORE, we’re supposed to turn our heads down so that your face is facing the floor of the pool. And up and down. And up and down.
WHY CAN’T WE EVER MOVE BOTH OUR HEADS AND BODIES TOGETHER?
I had gallons of water going into my nose and my mouth and my ears. Yeah, chlorinated and hydrated. The Swim Team spirit! But I’m pretty sure that I am going to master the technique of breathing out through your nose while breathing in through your mouth within this week. So that I don’t end up emptying the water in the pool with my nose the next training.
Oh, and the senior who was coaching us was so good, though I was pretty nervous and scared at first. And she creates very good visuals to help us imagine the perfect stroke. But I think I should tell her that her demonstration is really as good as the visuals.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
where the commonwealthian heart beats on...
where the commonwealthian heart beats on...
It rained and rained and rained the whole day.
I slacked and slacked and slacked the whole day.
I didn't attend a single lecture all day long. Lols. Intro lectures were still going on, and there were only 2 lectures I was interested in - Geog and Lit. But I was talking and playing silly games with my OG and retelling my childhood stories (they are really amazing) and forgot the time! I reached the Lecture Theatre 15mins late and decided not to go in. Den at about 12.45pm, I was cordially invited to Commonwealth Secondary School by sc, wx, xm and rk! HOW could I not go? And well, Lit lecture was supposed to be at 1.50pm. I shall not elaborate.
Going back to CSS was a really sweet and warm trip. It touched my heart to see everyone around me in blue again, to be the oldest again, and of course, the teachers who guided us through our 4years at CSS. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, it simply felt like home.
Mrs Terrence said "Oh I feel sooo.. ouch at the sight of other school's badge on our Commonwealth uniform!" when we went back with our AC badges. That made me feel so absolutely, purely Commonwealthian! Hey Mrs Terrence, behind whatever badge we have on, lies a Commonwealthian heart that'll always keep beating.
I miss Commonwealth, truly I do.
It rained and rained and rained the whole day.
I slacked and slacked and slacked the whole day.
I didn't attend a single lecture all day long. Lols. Intro lectures were still going on, and there were only 2 lectures I was interested in - Geog and Lit. But I was talking and playing silly games with my OG and retelling my childhood stories (they are really amazing) and forgot the time! I reached the Lecture Theatre 15mins late and decided not to go in. Den at about 12.45pm, I was cordially invited to Commonwealth Secondary School by sc, wx, xm and rk! HOW could I not go? And well, Lit lecture was supposed to be at 1.50pm. I shall not elaborate.
Going back to CSS was a really sweet and warm trip. It touched my heart to see everyone around me in blue again, to be the oldest again, and of course, the teachers who guided us through our 4years at CSS. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, it simply felt like home.
Mrs Terrence said "Oh I feel sooo.. ouch at the sight of other school's badge on our Commonwealth uniform!" when we went back with our AC badges. That made me feel so absolutely, purely Commonwealthian! Hey Mrs Terrence, behind whatever badge we have on, lies a Commonwealthian heart that'll always keep beating.
I miss Commonwealth, truly I do.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
goodbye orientation, hello lectures
goodbye orientation, hello lectures
Orientation has officially drawn to a close, and lectures has, unfortunately, crept their way in my life. The campfire on Friday night brought orientation to heights, and me
to insanity. I was screaming and cheering and dancing like there was no tomorrow! Even though, i didnt really know both dances. I was glad everyone was busy concentrating on their own moves.
Went to Marina Square with my OG on Saturday after alumni meeting at Commonwealth (and how can i not mention i was 2hrs due to waking up late) for the second time in 2days. And erm well, due to the unforeseen late ending of the meeting, I was half an hour late. Yea yea, I know, what's happening to my new year resolutions? I'M TRYING VERY HARD!
Oh anyway, we went to play pool. Everyone said I was good! I think I should not play with them again anytime soon. Just in case my luck runs out. Lols. But well at least it made up for my little stunt of l
etting the ball slip backwards when we bowled on Friday. =) After pooling we went to have dinner at the new food court. We had Indian food coz that was the only place with enuf seats to fit all of us in. I picked and poked at the Murthabak (??) but it was simply. too. spicy.
Later that night we went to the outdoors theatre, enjoyed some really loud musics (probably coz we were sitting right in front of the speakers) and finally left when our ears couldnt take it anymore. The night scenery, as usual, was superb. =)
Well, introducotry lectures. I was practically late for almost every lecture. I fell asleep during Maths and Physics and Chem lecture. The Chem lecturer was really funny. Lit was interesting, and scary; GP was thought-provoking; KI was WOW; and Geog was fun.
And I REALLY look forward to homework. Yeah.
Orientation has officially drawn to a close, and lectures has, unfortunately, crept their way in my life. The campfire on Friday night brought orientation to heights, and me
to insanity. I was screaming and cheering and dancing like there was no tomorrow! Even though, i didnt really know both dances. I was glad everyone was busy concentrating on their own moves.Went to Marina Square with my OG on Saturday after alumni meeting at Commonwealth (and how can i not mention i was 2hrs due to waking up late) for the second time in 2days. And erm well, due to the unforeseen late ending of the meeting, I was half an hour late. Yea yea, I know, what's happening to my new year resolutions? I'M TRYING VERY HARD!
Oh anyway, we went to play pool. Everyone said I was good! I think I should not play with them again anytime soon. Just in case my luck runs out. Lols. But well at least it made up for my little stunt of l
etting the ball slip backwards when we bowled on Friday. =) After pooling we went to have dinner at the new food court. We had Indian food coz that was the only place with enuf seats to fit all of us in. I picked and poked at the Murthabak (??) but it was simply. too. spicy.Later that night we went to the outdoors theatre, enjoyed some really loud musics (probably coz we were sitting right in front of the speakers) and finally left when our ears couldnt take it anymore. The night scenery, as usual, was superb. =)
Well, introducotry lectures. I was practically late for almost every lecture. I fell asleep during Maths and Physics and Chem lecture. The Chem lecturer was really funny. Lit was interesting, and scary; GP was thought-provoking; KI was WOW; and Geog was fun.
And I REALLY look forward to homework. Yeah.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
ACSian
ACSian
My first day of college life in ACJC! New faces, new school compounds, new cultural, different uniforms, fun seniors, loud cheers... It was all one funky affair! Orientation is always fun! The best part I appreciate about the pogramme is that they didn't squeeze all the talks in the first day. Surprisingly, we only had ONE talk today. That was on discipline.
Anyway, I broke my first new year resolution today. And I broke my second resolution last night. I slept at 1.30am. It isn't my fault though! I was being a good good girl, cleaning up my room after my dad fixed up the curtains. And I was late to meet Weixiang, Jiajun and Xiemai to go to school together this morning. I wasn't without good excuse, of course! Well, I took a little too long in the shower, was a little too fussy about my hair, and just a teeny weeny bit too choosy about my socks.
I was so lethargic for the early part of the afternoon. I kept forgetting the dance steps that the OGLs taught us and kept turning the wrong way. Sorry, partner, if I stepped on your feet one too many times. Hee.
It felt weird to be suddenly on the participating side of such orientation programmes again! I was getting so used to be on the organising side. Haha. And for some reason, I keep getting the feeling that I was some workshop and am going back to Commonwealth soon. I miss being the oldest in school! And I miss all my friends.
Oh, I saw a rainbow on my way home. Lovely end to my first day of JC. =)
My first day of college life in ACJC! New faces, new school compounds, new cultural, different uniforms, fun seniors, loud cheers... It was all one funky affair! Orientation is always fun! The best part I appreciate about the pogramme is that they didn't squeeze all the talks in the first day. Surprisingly, we only had ONE talk today. That was on discipline.
Anyway, I broke my first new year resolution today. And I broke my second resolution last night. I slept at 1.30am. It isn't my fault though! I was being a good good girl, cleaning up my room after my dad fixed up the curtains. And I was late to meet Weixiang, Jiajun and Xiemai to go to school together this morning. I wasn't without good excuse, of course! Well, I took a little too long in the shower, was a little too fussy about my hair, and just a teeny weeny bit too choosy about my socks.
I was so lethargic for the early part of the afternoon. I kept forgetting the dance steps that the OGLs taught us and kept turning the wrong way. Sorry, partner, if I stepped on your feet one too many times. Hee.
It felt weird to be suddenly on the participating side of such orientation programmes again! I was getting so used to be on the organising side. Haha. And for some reason, I keep getting the feeling that I was some workshop and am going back to Commonwealth soon. I miss being the oldest in school! And I miss all my friends.
Oh, I saw a rainbow on my way home. Lovely end to my first day of JC. =)
Monday, January 02, 2006
brand new
brand new
Happy new year! I can't believe it's 2006. I'm going to JC already! Time does fly. Oh, and I am going to ACJC! =) Suddenly I find it kinda scary, going to a new place, meeting new people, making new friends and everything. But I'm sure things will go fine!
Okay, my new year resolutions.
1. Be punctual.
2. Sleep before 12midnight on weekdays (with all dued homework done).
3. THINK before I talk.
4. Lose 5kg.
That's it. =D If I write more I'm gonna forget them before March arrives.
I think I'm very sick in the mind. I helped out with springcleaning yesterday. I cleaned the master toilet, wiped ALL the glass surfaces and mirrors in the house (believe me, it's not a small area when it comes to cleaning!) while my dear old daddy was SLEEPING. I was so irritated. The next thing to do was to vaccum the floor.At the thought of vaccuming the master bedroom first and pissing my dad off with the loud noise, I LAUGHED OUT LOUD.
Man, I did freak myself out. Such a saddist. Tsk. But well, the next time Mengqi actually picks up a broom, you'd better get your lazy ass outta bed. =)
Happy new year! I can't believe it's 2006. I'm going to JC already! Time does fly. Oh, and I am going to ACJC! =) Suddenly I find it kinda scary, going to a new place, meeting new people, making new friends and everything. But I'm sure things will go fine!
Okay, my new year resolutions.
1. Be punctual.
2. Sleep before 12midnight on weekdays (with all dued homework done).
3. THINK before I talk.
4. Lose 5kg.
That's it. =D If I write more I'm gonna forget them before March arrives.
I think I'm very sick in the mind. I helped out with springcleaning yesterday. I cleaned the master toilet, wiped ALL the glass surfaces and mirrors in the house (believe me, it's not a small area when it comes to cleaning!) while my dear old daddy was SLEEPING. I was so irritated. The next thing to do was to vaccum the floor.At the thought of vaccuming the master bedroom first and pissing my dad off with the loud noise, I LAUGHED OUT LOUD.
Man, I did freak myself out. Such a saddist. Tsk. But well, the next time Mengqi actually picks up a broom, you'd better get your lazy ass outta bed. =)
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