May 2012
1 post
April 2012
2 posts
Beauty of Redemption
We talk like Christians, we talk about Christianity, we act like Christians.
Hearing how powerful Life Concert shifted my mind. I use to think God’s presence can only be felt only if we were Pentecostal. After being exposed to Anglican and Methodist way of church, I stand corrected. Life Concert is held by one of the Anglican churches in SAV. I do regret not going for it, especially after...
The Progression
A bright student, a fair lady in her youth
A pony prancing, a brewing desire boiled
Then the Siren’s song she sang, her first unwitting move
In her room, a white wedding sheet was found soiled
What she turned out to be, no one ever thought might
Had she been possessed, she would’ve darkened the Devil
Turn off all the lights
A mockingbird sings, ever so evil
March 2012
5 posts
Transition
This feeling is quite surreal. This feeling of being in the gap of a boy and a man. The first holidays have came and gone. There’s a constant reminder that A levels is coming but oh, it’s still so far away. Yet, my heart still wanders to a time after A levels asking myself, then what?
Putting aside childish things, I’m neither sure what’s going to happen nor what...
Match Made in the Club
Hello world, MYH & CL are the cutest pairing ever. I’m backing them to go all the way. Thank God MYH ditch his previous girlfriend or this would’ve never happen. So happy for them! :D
Adam Levine
I am in misery. There ain’t no other who can comfort me. Why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me.
Ok, I’m not really in misery. It’s just stuck in my head. I think Maroon 5 and Adam Levine in particular have really been a force in mainstream music for the past decade. They outlived Good Charlotte and Linkin Park. I did an impromptu survey and the girls in...
February 2012
9 posts
“My heart will sing no other name… Jesus, Jesus.”
Complete Reversal
I’m quite convinced that a positive action requires a reversal of negative emotions. Your ego gets bruised a bit and instead of trying to further protect your ego, you get up a bit stronger instead.
Stories
I’m hardly ever on my MacBook so I find this Tumblr App very useful. On a bus 154 moving along an empty road. I think I wish my life was a bit like that. Nothing more than the occasional buzz. But that never works out, now does it? Met up with my OGL yesterday. I think it’s nice to be vulnerable once in a while. It keeps you in touch with your emotions. I poured out so much to someone...
Every Turn
JC life is darn busy. I’ve hardly got time for anything else. It’s school till 5pm or 7pm. Study till 11pm. Wake up at 5am and study till it’s time to go to school. And by study I mean keep up with the pace of schoolwork.
I still don’t know if going to SA over AC was the right chance. In every logical way, the right choice was going to AC. So many of my classmates are...
Facial Mask
I’m going to avoid writing a deep, intense & heart-felt post and instead, continue my shallow-post streak in 2012. Yes, what could “Facial Mask” possibly mean if it wasn’t an allegory?
It… simply means facial mask. I wore a facial mask for the first time yesterday! I think I’m becoming a woman, possibly because of my female-dominated JC life, which...
SCHOOL
I think I’m committing myself too much to school stuff. But I think it’s necessary. You gain some, you lose some. I guess everyone who knows me really well know what is at the losing end.
School is nuts. Everyone has started mugging during every free period. I have inspired my class to be the top Arts Class. There are 8 Arts class and of which, only 1 scholar’s class. It’s...
Friendship
“I am over here, looking at you. You are over there, watching me too. Both painting pictures of how we’ll kiss and hug.” - Say Something/Mariah Carey
I’m feeling quite down because my relationship with my one of OG mates is on the rocks now. I just wish that person and everyone around knew how meaningful that friendship was. And now that person & I hardly even say...
Week One
So overall, orientation was great. I still think I’m too old for Amazing Race, but yea, it was great. I absolutely love the last day because firstly, I had a fantastic partner for the couple dance. I’m not going to get into details but if you ever have a couple dance, choose wisely.
Secondly, the cheer-off. It was so immense to see 200 students from each tribe perform a cheer with...
SAJC Orientation
Ok, I thought my group was kind of awesome until Amazing Race. Some girls are darn lame and some guys are too enthu. Should have gone to some mugger school man. -.-
January 2012
28 posts
JC Day 1
For everyone who thinks I’d get attached in JC, I think you can forget about it. Well, let’s just say I thought the girls would be prettier.
Having said that, today was a fantastic day. I thoroughly enjoyed orientation and I can’t wait for tomorrow. Meeting new friends is always exciting!
“Once a saint, Always a saint.”
Unexpected
Looking at how some things are turning out, it really is very unpredictable. I mean, we think somethings will stay constant but they don’t. We shut the door on one thing and another door opens. Both good and bad, I must say. But, I’m optimistic. (Believe it or not, I can’t remember ever using that “o word” in my blog before)
So, just pretending that nothing has...
Most. Horrible. Birthday. Ever.
Worst part is, I just wanted it to be a normal day. Is that even too much to ask?
I just posted 3 hours ago and I’m going to post again. I don’t think anyone actually understands how my feelings co-relate to my brain. I’m getting mind____ed right now and it’s driving me crazy.
I’m mental now. Seriously mental. I can’t even begin to comprehend… I’ve just been mind____ed. I’m nuts. LOL. Feels like I’m having puberty all...
OH MY GOSH
SOMEONE, PLEASE KILL ME IF I DON’T GET INTO NJC. ______ IS GOING TO SAJC. I’M ALREADY SEEING MYSELF AS A LIFE-LONG LOSER.
By the way, does exploding count as “emo”? Because, the answer is technically yes, but it doesn’t seem like the typical “emo”. Anyway…
I NEED A MIRACLE.
Sweet Escape
One and a half hours was how long it took to adjourn to Potong Pasir McDonalds from Kevin’s house. Me staying over at Kevin’s was like a New Yorker spending a few days at Minneapolis-St. Paul. I felt well-rested and was able to take my mind off everything that has happening in my life. So it only felt somewhat metaphoric when I stepped into McDonalds and “Sweet Escape” was...
2012 Official Start
It’s official. 2012 starts on 31st January for me. I’m going to spend the next 2 weeks reflecting, planing and setting targets for 2012. One of things that has been tugging my heart is a strong desire for more philia in 2012. After all, it’s the only human form of love that I’ve learnt to depend on.
Can’t wait for CNY. Can’t wait for school to start. I’m...
Remind Me
It’s so frustrating to hear people tell me, “Wah, wasted! You should have had a CCA.” It makes me want to regret ever dropping rugby because if I hadn’t, I would be appealing to RJC & confident of going to NJC/VJC at the very least…
Until I remember why I walked away from rugby in the first place. It sets in perspective. It still is frustrating because I have to...
JC Route
I’m praying that I get into RJC or NJC. The more realistic choice is NJC henceforth, placing it as my first 2 choices. Of course, the most likely result is that I’ll get into SAJC. I’m just trying my luck for the first 7 choices.
So I started a conversation with my cousin. She scolded me for putting RJC as my 3rd & 4th choice. (She’s from RJC) So, I told her I was...
STEREOTYPES
If you are looking for some laughter, here’s a link.
http://studentssketchpad.blogspot.com/
It was pretty ingenious. Too bad we don’t have such creative students nowadays.
Unreal
God feels so real in this unreal situation. I still can’t believed I achieved perfect score. I’m keeping myself light-headed for this week. I need some time to enjoy it and next week, I promised myself to come back down to Earth. But just for this short period of time, I would like to be among the clouds.
SAJC’s open house was kind of lame today. I saw the 4 people I totally...
“Inspiration and genius - one and the same.”
– Victor Hugo (via quote-book)
Second Look
6 points. I am thankful. I was wrong, again. But for good measure. Now, I’m not sure where I want to go.
However, when I went to compare with my primary school classmates, 6 points was the norm. Damn it. Just went I thought I finally achieved something, it becomes belittled. I think it’s just my tendency to kill my joy.
I’m contented, but still not satisfied.
2 Paths
I’ve set up 2 paths for myself.
1st Path - Be an all-arounder. Average expectation.
2nd Path - Be a sociopath. High expectation.
I’ve yet to choose one.
Scars & Wounds
The anxiety of receiving my O Level results has just hit me. It started with a few butterflies in my stomach, then an elephant in my head and finally… I can’t think of any allusions to animals regarding fear in the heart. But yes, this overwhelming sense of uncertainty has a strong grip on my heart.
I tried playing around with my rugby ball, I tried playing CHESS, I tried watching TV....
ROAR
The feeling of jealousy is embedded in so many of my thoughts. Bring those thoughts to captivity, bring them captivity.
5 Things, Football, Basketball
I haven’t really thought through about the year ahead & all the things I want to achieve, probably because I think the year officially starts after I get my O level results. That’s how I see it because it will define what kind of year I will have so it’s difficult to plan now. Thus, this post will be about 5 things in 2011 that really made an impact in my life, in increasing...
December 2011
40 posts
“有些人有了女心就没有人心”
– Taiwan Tour Guide
2012
AND I AM BACK IN SINGAPORE. Happy New Year everyone! Atmosphere in HOGC was electric, bordering eccentric. Brilliant.
I can’t help but take a look towards the future. The longer I linger, the more I’m convinced I’m not where I should be. 2011 was a transition year for me. It was tumultuous. I’m looking forward to 2012, and it could start off much better than losing my...
Taiwan: Day 3 - Christmas 2011
Before I continue, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. Even though it’s a bit late but yea…
I’m finally out of the mountains & in the city and I’ll make it clear, Taiwanese are nuts about shoes. They have at least 2-3 shoe shops every street! Absolutely mental. Anyway, today went out to sea to pick up clamps during low tide. The sea is actually walk-able for about 5 acres of...
Taiwan: Day 2
i find posting things here almost a daily essential. Right now, I’m sitting on this wooden chair while waiting for my phone battery to be fully charged.
Today was exciting. Started off a breakfast meal without meat! Nearly died. Then, we went boat-rowing in the morning weather at about 10 degrees. Went back to the mountains and explored the different plantations. Also, got a glimpse of a...
Taiwan
Hello everyone! I’m currently in Taiwan & the weather is freezing cold! I watched Harry Potter on the plane… I’m an official HP geek! Now on my bed in some bungalow-cum-chalet, typing this out on my phone using the WLAN here. Hopefully, it’s free like what my cousin claims.
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How I feel right now; attempting to erase memories.