Where got time?

I miss writing and honestly I miss this space I once used so often to rant about things in life, though insignificant to other meant so much to me. Once in a while i get the urge to write and i jot them down in a notebook of random thoughts and ramblings, but often than not I don't find a space as conducive as this to pour out my thoughts.

I'm sure many will say that blogging is a has-been celebrity of the past and twitter is now the new in thing to rant your thoughts. Honestly, the 200 word limit is hindering and I don't like to put my thoughts in summary. I simply don't have the habit or find the joy in posting little thoughts onto my wall when I feel like it, because honestly I don't think I ever have felt like it. I always felt that this was a great space and I go to it much less often only because there is so much more in my life.

I've been in ns for 7 months now and time seems to fly by so fast. I remember it like it was yesterday that I first embarked on this unknown phase in my life, and here I am already witnessing a quarter of it pass me by. Loads have happened in my life over these months and I've learned a lot through it all. Coping with workload of studying and other commitments have really put a strain both mentally and physically on me but i guess we all just have to learn to hang in there and cope. You know what they all say, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

Time is such an abstract art, like a sudden torrential storm on a sunny day, you'll never know what to expect. You may think you know what is in store for your in the future, even the near future. But life likes to spring surprises on you to keep you on your feet, i found. And in trying to get a grip on life, more often than not we loose our inner senses and our sanity in trying to catch up.

I don't know about everyone out there, but while in a different phase in life, a lot of things tend to fade away and sadly friendships start to erode. But some friends that mean most to you you'll try to hang on to and not let them get washed away with the sweeping changes in your life. I miss the times in jc where i was always surrounded by people that genuinely cared for me and i for them. In life's road trip you tend to loose people along the way, but these bunch of great friends have stuck and we still meet up, albeit only once in a while to catch up. I'm honored to have such great friends that keep up the effort and sincerely, these are the friends i would trust everything I have with.

Then there are friends which you get to know in a phase in your life and just fade into the background because you weren't close, or, not one of you bothered to make the effort to try. These are friends that often you find joy on the surface hanging out with them, but beyond that, you don't know them all too well. I'm saddened when relationships fade and those that once were close to you almost suddenly turned acquaintances.

Now I'm in a phase in life where I've made many great new friends, some better than the others. Whether these relationships can stand the test of time is another matter altogether. Only time will tell.

In one blog post I've poured all that was lingering in my mind these past few days. Thoughts that I wanted to share and life experiences that left a deep impression on my life.

An update on my not so happening life:
I've taken classes part time, a diploma in law (it really is difficult)and am still putting my braincells to work.

Life has been pretty good to me so far thank God

I have an awesome ukele (thank you mum and dad)

I'm going to UK at the end of october!! woohoo :D

Attempts to live healthy have been pretty successful, I'm running two times a week to train for the nike human race in october and the singapore stand chart marathon in december

The heart is a stubborn creature

As humans, we know that when we do something wrong, our conscience pricks us like a needle and we know that we need to stop only because we care for ourselves and our personal well being. But honestly, deep within our hearts we know we don't know our limits, neither will we ever know our limits when it comes to things we so deeply want in our lives that such sacrifices seem almost logical. On hindsight, we may come to deeply regret the things we do in life, but honestly, don't you feel better making these mistakes and learning from them or constantly keeping so cautiously close to yourself and wary that life is not meaningful anymore. It's a cruel give and take and reality bites but all we got to do is to move on. All we have in us is a will so strong, that even when we step out of our comfort zones we still can survive. Even when you think life is down and in the dumps, keeping a half glass full attitude makes like all the more worthwhile.

For those who feel down in the dumps at times and don't know what to do in life.

I've decided to turn to my blog today just because I chanced upon it and read my thoughts in the past. Most of it bleak and 'emo' as they call it in modern teen lingo. I found myself wallowing in self pity at the things that have passed and didn't go as I like and not dwelling instead on the blessings that God has granted me with. I feel like a complacent little brat. Times have changed and my attitude to everything has changed for the better. I'm living the life more ever since and I have to thank christianity in most part of this process. I honestly don't ever think I was christian enough in my hay days, though I'm only 20, and hay days seem like im 40. The past seems distant and moving on and closure is what i need.

Moving on from such reflection to pure joy that i'm trying to live my life to the fullest.


David Choi- By My Side

Which brings me to this sweet video that Wong fu productions just made together with the brilliant david choi. He's such a brilliant musician and such a lyrical genius. It made me reminisce about so many things, but the desire and love exubarated here reminded me so much of how i used to feel for a certain someone. (zulu alert in that vid :D)

Like a flying helium balloon, I didn't know you would catch me in flight and bring me back down to earth.

Till another day,

I'm starting to love writing again.

I haven't posted in what seems like forever!

It's already June the 21st and time has been speeding by like a bullet train. A lot of things in my life have changed over the past month and life is heading in a new exciting direction, I can only pray that God will be with me every step of the way.

Today, with what I can best express myself, in words, i'm back ranting about the happenings of life.

I JUST CAME BACK FROM DAVID CHOI'S CONCERT!

Yes, the one and only david choi.

I haven't been to many concerts lately, but I have to say it was well worth the money. The songs that he sung today never fail to make me wonder time and again why he's still not as recognized as he's supposed to be. Maybe he hit a heart string(or two) on a few of the songs he sang but the texture in his songs that he composed and the unique tone to his voice really makes him stand out among the millions of artists on youtube. He has such a gentle, humorous and friendly disposition and even a person who used to sit on the fence captivated by some songs was deeply entrenched into his whole list of songs. I leave the concert amazed by the talent of this man, and how youtube has made him such a hit even on a tiny island like singapore.

Below are a few of my personal favourites:

That Girl- David Choi


The Way You Are- David Choi and Kinna Grannis


By My Side- David Choi

I know that it's hard to think that a youtube artist and not a multi platinum artist would be on my list of favorites in my ipod playlist. But honestly, he sings from the heart and how many artists today have sunk into the depths of composing around beats that have effect on people and thinking of how to get into the top of radio charts. Music has to come from the heart and i think he is every bit as good as anyone out there.

After today, I can't be more sure than I am now.

Seriously, if you still don't know who he is, please check the man out :)

I have neglected this sacred space of mine for a long time and now long cob webs are starting to stream across what once was a hobby of mine. I still crave to write and find passion in words that can express my feelings but I've found that second nature to my new found love for Youtube and Music. I frequently scour my subscriptions and find joy in covers and renditions so dynamic, it makes the song sound so new and noncommercial. And then I found out that once not quite so long ago, this was my avenue to pour out my grievances, to document my life that has passed me by so i can look at the archives in the future and smile at my colorful past. I wonder what's gotten into me that I have neglected blogger or that I've found another avenue to express myself, but the form of words to express never ceases to amaze me.

This election, as the election fever heightens, I know I am only 20 years of age and ineligible to vote in the coming elections, but I've found so much interest in the debates and passion that's come to pass that I find myself wandering into this uncharted world of politics. I never have been a fan of politics and the political scene often sighting boredom as a reason never to look at such an issue. But as the elections draw nearer I find myself captivated by the speakers both of the ruling party and opposition parties in Singapore. Singapore has come a long way since the slums of its past and broke past its status quo as a fishing village into the sprawling metropolis we see today. As far as I've known in my 20 years living on this island that we live and breathe by the rules which govern us and prevent us from a certain way of life. Though that may not have sounded much unrest and resentment before, opposition movements have now rose up like a sudden tide culminating beneath our peaceful waters attempting to rid the nation of its supposed strangle hold. This election, the fact that I'm not of age to vote gives me reason to view both opposition and the ruling government in a fair light and not with renewed vigor and anger to a certain cause. I find that tug rope is now pulled more forcefully that ever and the voters don't know which side to choose because both claim to be for the good of Singapore. I for one know that it may really be time for change in this country, that even though we may be living comfortable lives right now that complacency has robbed this country of what is truly achievable. Still I find this year's elections so compelling that if I were to be a voter especially in hotly contested areas like Aljunied i would be so torn between the lines that I wouldn't know what to do.

One thing I've found out over the past weeks, that politics brings out the side of people that no one has known and as these true colors show can the people know whose side they stand and which they feel best to lead the country.

I know this may be such a random rant about politics but I think I've just poured out the ramblings of what has been going on in my mind for the past few days. That's what blogs are for now isn't it :)

When life tears you apart

HELLO WORLD, I realised I haven't been blogging for a long time now and it's the time of day when I usually have the mood to blog. On sunday nights when the weekends have just ended and another new week starts to dawn on me. Life is unpredictable these days and the times when we feel like it's going to be a bad day can actually turn good.

The news headlines reek of ominous disasters and calamities, war and gore and power struggles. We in Singapore should feel extremely blessed that we are a country that doesn't get knocked around by the ebb and flow of nature nor are we one that is a ticking time bomb of political unrest waiting to explode into a full scale blood bath. It's in perilous times like these when I feel happy to be part of this safe haven in Singapore. While the world around us folds over and crumbles into pieces, our little red dot has triumphed from adversity into a force to be reckoned with. Do we really have to make mountains out of molehills? Can't we all just be satisfied with what we have and how safe this island is? I guess human nature is as such, we will never be satisfied with the things we have. My heart goes out to all the quake shaken countries of japan, myanmar and even china. Also those in the highly volatile regions that are ongoing so much strife and uncertainty. We live our lives on this sunny island without the constant fear a hurricane may rip our roof off our heads or the sound of bullets buzzing by our windows. WE SHOULD BE THANKFUL.

Many have claimed this marks the coming of the end times and that the world is coming more and more to the horrific end that is described quite graphically in the book of revalations. I for one think that it's not up to us to predict the future or up to us to know when it all ends. Though we thrive on certainty and predictability in certain ways so that we won't make future mistakes, we are not and will never be God. So let's just not get too ahead of ourselves now.

Enough of all the serious and doomsday news.

Now on to my "exciting" life! :D

I have been officially posted out of BMT and the first week was a blast. People have been awesomely friendly and the working atmosphere makes time speed by in a blast. I really feel blessed being posted here and I have nothing but gratitude for the Lord. :)

You know I'm a youtube fanatic, constantly scouring through my subscriptions for great music of funny videos.

The cave- Mumford and Sons (Jake Coco)
This week I stumbled upon this man here, Jake coco. I haven't heard mumford and sons music yet and from the way this guy covered the song, I became an instant fan.

Yes the weekends are over so quickly. I guess when they say times passes when you're having fun, it really is true. Periodically I look to check at my calender and would believe we're already almost at the end of march. This year has been amazingly quick so far and I just hope that it won't fly past without me enjoying as much of the process as I can.

On a much sentimental and random note. Recently, I've been thinking a lot lately of that special someone that I've fallen head over heels with in the past. The messages that we recently exchanged and how it would be like to have someone to love again.Ignore how naiive i am right now, my emotions are messing with my mind

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

Platoon of Platoon 2

Platoon 2 it's been a great one month and come to think of it, it's sped by somehow. Now that our BMT is finally over and we're posted to new units to meet new people in a new environment, i must say i'm going to miss everyone in this great platoon and the memory we shared throughout these 4 weeks. I'll never forget and even turned sentimental on the last day when we all parted our ways and exchanged numbers while wondering what our new environment will be like. The last bus ride where we were all high and cheering our way out to yet tee mrt. Throughout these 4 weeks, i've made many dear friends and formed friendships that i'm sure will last. Though we're now in our new units, im pretty sure we'll stay in contact and we'll meet up soon. The laughter, joy and fun we had here was fun while it lasted. I leave with happy memories of a great platoon of great people from all walks of life. BETTER GET OUT OF OUR WAY NOW, BEFORE WE ROLL ALL OVER YOU!

Hopefully, new unit life will be great. I'll find out soon enough.


Pretty Eyes- Alex Goot
You and your pretty eyes keep me alive, they keep me alive. I've been listening a lot to this song from alex goot and i find that they describe how i still feel of you. Every time I face obstacles or feel troubled, your pretty eyes never fail to keep me alive and up all night. I just wish the feelings are mutual.

The weekends have been great so far. Spent the entire weekends with my family and I must say that the weekends zoom by way to fast. Now monday is looming and once again the routine starts. I only hope i'll find life better.

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE!GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

My heart goes out to all in Japan. After looking at the terrible scenes unfolding in front of me on my laptop while living in the comfortable environment called Singapore, you start to realize how blessed we all are. All my heart felt prayers to everyone suffering in the crisis and even those countries affected but the after shock tsunami in the pacific basin. I just hope that everything will turn out fine and God willing this chain of incidents plaguing 2011 will come to an end and the year will turn out better for all of humanity.

When I look at the challenges faced by the other countries, I've come to realize how great our little red dot is, always unfazed and moving along the economic ladder. Though not all of us may be multi millionares, we all at least have a roof over our heads we consider home. When we look at other countries that are in turmoil either politically or naturally plagued by natural disasters, we will know and appreciate how comfortable we are and complaining will only seem naiive and ignorant. When things happen do we appreciate the things we take for granted in life, that's human nature.

These few days have got me thinking, especially the trip to the changi war memorial museum. I really felt how the POW's struggled in times of adversity and trial and really evoked a lot of emotion within me. At times we feel life is so mundane and only like to do what seems like a tradition, to complain, but when you know that someone has it worse off than you only do you keep quiet and count your blessings. If people were to appreciate how awesome life is, we wouldn't be dreading life right now would we.


Chris Medina- What Are Words
This song is one of the most heart felt songs I've ever heard, especially coming from a man like Chris Medina. These are the songs that pull your heart strings and unknowingly even though you don't find yourself touched, in your heart you'll be bawing your eyes out. Listen to the lyrics of this song and find that every single word is so beautifully crafted, simple yet have so much deep meaning.

Ask yourself this, " What are words if you really don't mean them when you say them, what are words if they're only for good times then they're gone" "they live on even when they're gone"

If you love someone, do you tell them lies and deceive them from the truth or do you mean them when you say them, those three words I LOVE YOU.

You know friends, I've learned to get over the results now and thank all my close friends for being such concerned beacons of light in my life when it seemed all was dark. I thank every single person for picking me up in my sad moments and getting me back on my feet again. Especially the Lord for His constant inspiration and grace in my life that has once again brought me out of pessimism, because I always fine comfort in the knowledge that He's there, always.

These few weeks have passed by very fast in camp and soon will be the passing out. I've made so many friends here in my platoon that I feel will last a lifetime. Met so many unexpected people in my life that i thought i never would have met. Most importantly, through these 4 weeks we all have bonded like no other and I would have to say, all this coming to a close is really making me all the more sentimental. :) platoon 2 pals, you made this journey a great one.

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

the a level results, now my mine is in a mess

I have to thank all my friends for being so concerned about today and for all the well wishes from everyone. I feel that today in my eyes was disappointing results wise. I expected to do better honestly, but I have comfort in the knowledge that God has his plan for me and whatever the plan may be, I know that it's in our best interest because of His unfailing love for us.

Nerve wrecking as the final moments ticked down on the clock and the rain poured before we went over to collect our results. My heart was literally in my mouth and I was suffering badly from the case of jitters. I lit up though when I saw that our batch of JC2's did the improbable again, we beat the odds and defied all the predictions made and once again did more than expected of us. 71 points was the mean average score in my school for the graduating class of 2010 and I feel part to be among that legacy. The school has a special place in my heart and if not for the dedication of the special bunch of teachers in SRJC I wouldn't even be sure where I would be today. The time when we had to gather at the table one by one to sign our results, dampened by the fact that our CT didn't come to deliver the news made me worry. When I collected the results in my mind was calm and serene because I knew that I couldn't do anything about it no more I just had to accept it, good or bad.

Slowly pulling the paper from behind the testimonial I saw:
GP- B
Hist- D
Math- C
Chem- E
Econs- B

My mind could only flash blanks, because this was the worst case scenario for me to be in. In my mind, I couldn't face the music.

Even though this is the highest rank points I've ever attained in my JC life, thoughts of doubts surfaced today that I've never had thought of before. I was an emotional wreck right after the results.

Now come to think of it, I feel that the results I have isn't that bad at all. I now know what to do in life and the things I actually am good at. God has pointed and narrowed down the path of my life to these routes and I think help my indecisive mind decide. SO PRAISE THE LORD.

Still, I thank all those who have comforted me, taught me, studied with me, gave me advice and made life in SRJC the best 3 years of my life. :) I leave this school, awed by how it has changed me for the better.

TOMOROW IS THE DAY!

Dear friends who are taking the A level results tomorrow it is D-Day, Judgement Day, THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED. I have not been so nervous over any result besides those that will come tomorrow ever in my life. I know I've tried my best and I know that I shouldn't be too nervous about it all, but I'm only human, anxiety is only a natural reaction to events as important as this. I always have imagined myself one day waiting my fate over a slip of paper that means the world to me, but I never thought this day could come sooner. It seemed liked yesterday when the A levels ended, now the results are out and I have to face the music. I just hope tomorrow's music will be one of great jubilant joy for our school.

I remember the day very vividly, the day when I had to go to school for the O level results. Butterfly's were flying rapidly around in that stomach of mine and the wait for the results one by one was so excruciating that it just felt like eternity.

Now that I'm older, I still feel the same way. Except that now I know that the Lord has a plan and no matter what the result I'm sure there is a purpose good or bad. Faith is all that's keeping me afloat at this juncture of time, seemingly tired but not able to get to sleep. Faith is what has me pushing on through the toughest of times during the A's and faith kept me hanging on. So now more than ever, when I can't do anything about it, I'll leave it to the hands of God

TO ALL THOSE FRIENDS, CHURCH FRIENDS, JC FRIENDS, PLATOON MATES TAKING THE A LEVEL RESULTS, I WISH EVERYONE NOTHING BUT THE BEST. WE KNOW WE'VE GIVEN IT OUR ALL, IT'S NOT IN YOUR HANDS NOW, SO HAVE A LITTLE FAITH WON'T YOU. COME WHAT MAY

I write not for the fame or for the recognition, I write because I'm passionate about it.

ITS ALREADY FEBRUARY THE 27TH! It's an unearthly time of morning to blog but I slept earlier and I feel wide awake now to do a post. :)

Life with literally no hair is SURREAL. Yes, I look at myself differently in the mirror now and it has taken a while to get used to the lack of hair. The good thing about so little hair is the little maintainance that you have to go through with it and the time you spend in the bathroom naturally becomes less. Army life has been awesome so far, only because I'm a PES E recruit and everything seems fine and dandy. Week one in army seemed to pass by very quickly and I think with God's grace before I know it, so will the rest of the week till the end of BMT. Reporting to Yew Tee before so early in the morning means my sleeping habits of old have to change, but it seems I've finally adapted to the reality of this changing habit. It's interesting to say the least interacting with people in the platoon because we come from all sorts of different backgrounds and characters and being recruits in pes e, many different ailments, so it's a sheer test of your human interaction skills. I'm quite happy being in platoon 2 now, the people there try their best to be friendly and not go overboard with the noise making when it comes to times when we have to be serious, you can't ask for more than that. THANK GOD FOR BLESSING ME THROUGH THIS WEEK!

When you have to count your blessings in life, most people fall short and actually turn to the other side of the coin. My psychology in life is always to stay optimistic in all circumstances and while I may be back at home everyday seeing my family and having a good sleep on my bed, many in tekong are at their wits end waking up at 4 am in uncomfortable beds and doing pushups like it's breathing fresh air, I know I'm having a better life.

A LEVEL RESULTS ARE OUT NEXT FRIDAY! :O SO FAST?! Word has been going around for so long now that the a level results are out next week and I have been thinking about it for the whole week in times of stoning and free time. One slip of paper that could determine my whole future is probably the most nerve wrecking thing that I've ever received my entire life, it really means everything.

I thank all my friends in church who have kept me in their prayers constantly and I've been well for the whole week so thank God for keeping me safe. Life has been nothing short of great, so remember that while you may think you're suffering, someone has it a lot worse off than you do.

TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!!

MANU 4-0, POWER PACK :D

Sometimes even when friendships are strained, you still missed what used to be, even though you know it may never be that way again. I had a great time with you guys today, Petrina Tan, Tegoeh Putra and Joel Chia. Thanks for spending the last few days on life on earth with some hair to swipe away from my face :). I enjoy company I must say, I'm the kind who thinks chilling with friends is a hobby and am passionate about it every time. I have this little theory and belief of mind that reeks of optimism and good will, I always think that making friends is much better than making enemies, so as far as I can I'm a 100 percent friendly all the time. Today was an awesome day because I got to meet you guys to talk and have a nice meal, before going to watch an great movie, one of the rare few chinese movies i actually watch on the big screen called WHAT WOMEN WANT. The purpose of face time as we call it is that everyone can get to know each other on an even deeper level and honestly i think it's true. Think about it, with the friends you merely say hi to online and not bother meeting up with, is your relationship with them merely surface and never grows into friendship so deep that you can go beyond a certain invisible line drawn out. That's why I think highly of chilling with friends, simple as it may be.

The movie WHAT ALL WOMEN WANT brings about an aspect of life that we all ignore and especially us being guys. We find ourselves unknown to the thoughts and ways of the woman psyche that we even think of it as another world altogether. It's funny to see the lead finally realizing how women think and the trouble he gets into all together. It was a brilliantly thought of film and it sure cracked me up. I think this is one worth watching,even if the seats are in the front row. :)

Recently, I've been watching the big bang theory and I find it to be one of the funniest shows I've ever watched. The story develops around a group of nerds that accidentally stumble upon their gorgeous neighbor who works at the cheese cake factory and how their lives intersect.The way their lives cross paths is interesting if you ever wondered how scientists lived their lives. YOU ALL SHOULD CHECK THIS OUT!



TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING! :D

Tranquiltity in the water

While swimming today in the hot afternoon sun after a nice workout at the gym, everything seems to be tranquil and calming about the water. When you look through the pair of goggles you have on while swimming into the deep pool floor, you feel a sort of calming effect that relaxes the tense muscles. I like it when I go to the pool and it's empty, devoid of anyone interrupting your swim that afternoon, though I know soon, I will be less able to enjoy such things anymore doing whatever I want, whenever I want. Still, I take comfort in the knowledge and enjoy every moment of "freedom" as I know it.

I don't know if you've seen the links that have been going around about someone's blog post of the memories of the 1990's and if you were in school during that time just like me, it'll bring back so many fantastic memories that will make you nod in agreement.
http://jeremysng.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/some-things-i-remember-from-the-90s/
Just copy and past to the browser using the above link.
Reading this brings back so many memories of the past. Remember how we used little mugs and tooth brushes in pri school to brush our teeth before and after recess? Remember how we used to deface our pets notebook? Remember playing soccer with a tennis ball? We have so much fond memories of the past in primary school and coming from a neighbourhood school those were much wilder and vivid than you could ever imagine. Now, I wonder how all the primary school buddies are in their life now, I haven't caught up with them for ages. I used to be obsessed with WWE cards and little digimons that leveled up. The child in me still has a place for all these memories. :)

TIME IS PASSING FAST, WAY TOO FAST! It's already wednesday heading into thursday, just a few days away from when army beckons and another phase of life begins. I would be a liar if I said that I'm not too nervous about it all, the fact is, I'm extremely nervous when the double digit days turn into single digit days. I don't know if its a new environment anxiety or the about to loose all my hair anxiety, but there is some anxiety hidden in there somewhere that has started to surface.

These few days have been mostly me time, spending it with myself at home, in bed and having a great time slacking. I have to enjoy all this while it lasts right :/. I've also grown to the now good habit of exercising hoping this all isn't just a one off thing and may it last a while longer.

Just yesterday I had to attend a company dinner which I worked for only a few weeks back and it was pretty awesome to say the least. To see all the people I have become friends with and to be forced to sing a song on the karoake rounds made it one night hard to forget. I would just like think of these nights as uncovering the hidden talents in the office i didn't know existed and though my table had the presence of all the youngsters, we just couldn't compete with the surprising high octane madness from the older more experienced tables.

One colleage of mine asked me this question that had my mind in knots. "So what is the most exciting thing you've done all day", I only could muster the honest reply of, nothing much actually, I've been lazing at home all day. Yes, life is mundane though I wouldn't call it boring, truth be told, I think I might be wasting my life away at home. But I have never felt happier for some reason to live this life, doing whatever I want, whenever I want, I guess we all have this inner slacker in us ready to run rampant in our lives. Or is it just me.

I'm still in the process of gathering all the pictures that has been most significant in jc life and I finally realized that the most exciting period of my jc life was in 2009 when I was with the class of 1s26. So many things happened that I feel could have been made into a movie, yes the drama in our class is so intense. Allegiances formed and split up before you know it and the fact that our class had so many of those allegiances, it started to look like the face of mars with all its rocky crevices,still I had the time of my life with the clique I was in. Now, times have changed and I just wish it were for the better.

MY HAPPENING CNY! :D















I HAD AN AWESOME CNY, I know it's already way way past cny, but I finally got down to uploading it up for everyone. I apologise for some of the skewed photos that you have to turn your head sideways to look at them.

TILL ANOTHER DAY, the countdown has officially begun.

GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!:D

AJ Rafael- We Could Happen

"I've been thinking about you lately, maybe you could save me from this crazy world we live in." :)

HAPPY VALENTINES TO ALL THE LOVE BIRDS OUT THERE! :D

On this valentines day, don't just shower all your attention on that special someone, remember those who love you too, like your family and friends. So on this valentines day, spread the love cos' everyone is worth it.

Life realistically isn't as pretty as it seems

Many things have happened over these past two days and honestly I don't what to expect of this world anymore. After watching THE SOCIAL NETWORK, I now understand the difficulties of fame and fortune and how relationships get stretched beyond measure. It's quite deserving of so much praise this movie about what we now know as something we can't live without, facebook and it's humble beginnings. The fact that so many facets of life are now materialistic is turning the world into a big fish eat small fish catastrophe. Also these few days, I've known of news that really shock me and pin points to this fact that money is the apple of everyone's eye. That's where the separation between those who believe in God and those who don't. I know that Aethiesm is becoming much of a growing trend lately especially among the young, but the fact is, most people who subscribe to such non belief have no idea what it entails. The total shunning of God is like turning away from faith and belief and a purpose in life and the fact that we are all becoming money grubbers would mean that we care nothing but ourselves. Though I may have wavered in my faith at times, the light inside me that has an endearing attitude towards christianity is never lost. Most times when I feel lost and especially unsure of what to do in my life, without His guidance and grace I would just collapse and become very much a failure. The presence of God in my life is what keeps me pushing on past barriers to the man I am today.

ENOUGH OF ALL THESE REALIZATIONS OF MINE

Now on to much better news, MANCHESTER UNITED 2- MAN CITY 1. Yes, our noisy neighbors have finally sunk under the cosh of red. :) I couldn't be happier than to say this.

Yesterday, we sent my cousins off on their way back to Scotland where they now stay and honestly I really miss them now. We have been close knit all our lives and their leaving sparks emotions that I would normally keep under wraps. I wish them all the best in their days in scotland, I just hope I can come over soon, I heard its awesome over there!


It's valentines day tomorrow and like every year, love is in the air :) I think this song would be apt to this occasion.

Kinna Grannis- Valentine
"That you and me, found something pretty neat :)"

Talking to the moon- Bruno Mars

I just bought the Bruno Mars album not long ago and I must admit, I'm officially hooked to the songs the man sings. This one especially was great not only melodically but has meaningful lyrics to all those love lost souls. Just listen to the carefully crafted lyrics and you'll realize it really is beautiful, in every aspect. HONESTLY EVERYONE HAS TO GET HIS ALBUM, I've never highly recommended an album, but this one is worth buying, worth every penny. :)DOO-WOOPS AND HOOLIGANS

These few days I've been going on an exercise craze, probably post new year and all that good food finally sinking in somewhere. I went jogging two days back for at least 2km and just yesterday I went gyming and swimming at serangoon gardens. Yes, it's friday and I have aches and pains on almost every muscle that has been off on exercise for so long, but it's good to finally feel like running again. Somehow, the challenge my dad issued me during one of the reunion dinners has got me wanting to train for my next half or even full marathon. Fingers crossed, I just hope this lasts!

We finally arrive at today when we had to send Felicia off to Australia at the airport. I don't know if you'll see this Felicia, but i wish you nothing but the best in Australia and I know the kangaroos may be awesome, but don't miss us too much eh! :)

Today was awesome, for the fact that the night before in my insomanic state of mind, I tossed and turned probably due to TOO MUCH SLEEP. Yes, you heard it, I have been sleeping too much lately. I only could get to sleep at 3.30am last night. I decided that tossing and turning would only waste my time, so I went to compile some photo's of the past 3 years of jc life that I would like to print as memory and I realised that I had done so many unforgettable things in jc I won't ever perceive myself doing in my whole life. The times when I had to play mocca with the pegasus pl's making a fool of ourselves on stage. The times when I led orientation. The times in camp aspire where we had to sleep in tents and paddle all the way to pulau ubin. My jc life was exciting.

Then I watched JUST GET OVER IT, with my siblings and cousins, the last hang out session before my cousins fly off to Scotland on saturday. Honestly, it was HILARIOUS! Adam Sandler is a great comedian and a fantastic actor, the whole lying about his whole life really proved to be a reminder to everyone that your life is only real to those you truly care about.

I just reached home from the airport not long ago and I kept thinking about the people leaving Singapore one by one to find futures abroad. For me, I feel extremely comfortable in this church, only because I've known everyone my whole life. We've been friends so long that leaving this country, I would miss the second family in the church so much. We had a great time in fellowship today and it reminded me of so many things that came to pass, that eventually, when we all split ways, what would happen. Soon the church will be dwindling and its up to us to bring more people to Christ, question is whether we've done enough. Today I've come to the realization that without this bunch of YFers, I don't know how far I would have been away from God today.

You know they may say I'm crazy but they don't understand, LETS JUST HOPE WITH THE LORD'S GRACE THAT THIS YF AND IT'S FRIENDSHIPS AND BONDS WILL LAST EVEN AS FAR AS THE EAST AND THE WEST!

Christina Perri- Jar of Hearts

One of my new favorite songs i've successfully learned recently. The lyrics mean a lot to me and what I once felt of that certain, taking all the effort and tearing my love apart. Those weren't exactly the best of times, but the lyrics seemed to reach out to that particular moment in life when I felt exactly the same way.

Today was Liqing's birthday party so happy birthday Liqing!

Hanging out with friends probably doesn't get much better than today, just chilling in east coast talking and playing card games. I finally got to play sparkles after so long and it was a dive back into the past when I used to enjoy this so much. The bright lights and all the atmosphere that came with swinging them around. I remember in the past when I played these things, I would stick them into the ground to form smiley faces or to just toss them in the air to see them like little shooting stars tossed into the sky. Sometimes when you think about the past like that, you can't help but wonder how far you've come. We were discussing on the way back about turning the big 2-0 this year. To me turning 20 seemed like a long way away till this year when it dawned on me that I'm about to replace my 1 for a 2 on my double digit age. And honestly, it's a step forward into being older and more mature.

Looking at my friends one by one loosing their freedom is really a sign that mine is about to come as well. I really try my best to think about this day with the utmost of optimism, but honestly one man can only be as optimistic as this. TO ALL THOSE ABOUT TO ENLIST THIS WEEK OR WHO ALREADY HAVE ENLISTED, I JUST WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK IN TEKONG OR CHOA CHU KANG AND TAKE CARE. Esp. Parthi, Des, Shariful, Zhi Yoong and to those who I've forgotten too :)

GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

The aspect of time is so abstract no man can fathom. It can pass you by what seemed like seconds when it actually is hours, or it slow down in the most agonizing moments that make minutes seem like hours. In our minds, time is hard to grapple, such a mystery is time.

Time has run fast short and now i realise my time to enjoy myself maybe coming quickly before i know it, to an end. The new year has passed me by and all I recall are the great memories of chattering relatives and great food, with of course lots of red packets in between as a formality. Today, I sent off 2 of my friends heading into the army and loosing what they loved most, freedom. I know of so many heading into the army tomorrow that I can only sit and try not to think about this phase in my life. I may not be an actively combat fit army man, but I still have to go through PES E nonetheless.

Saturday was UNIVERSAL DAY! It was the 3rd day of chinese new year and this outing had been planned quite far in advance as a family outing to our dear cousins who will be leaving for scotland this saturday. Universal studios always brings about this little boy in you that you feel magical and airy fairy again. I've been to Universal last year and to say that this is all new to me would be lying. But I feel accomplished after that day because I've finished the most exhiliriating ride in universal studios, THE MUMMY. I shouted and screamed till I went hoarse for that ride but I didn't regret going on the ride, the ups and downs and plunges that make your heart fly into your mouth. If you have headaches I strongly recommend this ride, it isn't long enough to make you all giddy and scared, its fast enough that it shook my afternoon headache out of me, like a bolt of lightning through my tired body. The characters and long queues typical of theme park settings but to experience it with the whole family really makes this trip a whole lot more special, I'll upload the photos and let them do the talking soon!

Then we come to today where I met my pals for a night out before ns beckons. I have to say that hanging out with friends whenever is always awesome because these people will always make my day. We started out by having dinner at carls and talking about life and catching up. Then we decided to go play LAN which honestly I don't get what all the craze is on first person shooter games. Sure they may be exciting to once in awhile placate your frustrations and killing some virtual man but playing it for more than 2 hours to me makes me cringe at the meer taking a shot at anyone.War may not be my cup of tea or even any beverage that I will ever prefer, but I much rather enjoy racing down the streets of gotham or monte carlo than holding a gun in my hand and running around watching people die. Also, I always die, so that's a minus. Enough of the cons of war games, ironically, I even went out to buy cold of duty: black ops today which is a war game, what was i thinking.

All that ranting has to stop somewhere and here I am, already tired from the day out and thinking about knocking out on my bed till I feel like waking up.

YES FREEDOM IS AWESOME, it's hard to say otherwise.

TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

WISHING ALL CHINESE A BLESSED CHINESE NEW YEAR!

It's already chinese new year, already past my last day of my work at the office and everything seems to zoom by right in front of me.

I finished work on wednesday just before chinese new year came and to say that it's all but a waste of time is simply ignorant and under appreciative. What I've come to learn is something that I wouldn't have had I just lazed around at home. I've altogether have a totally new view on life in the office and my respect for those people battling wars behind their desk to meet deadlines. Times in the office hasn't all been heavy loads of work, I had a fair bit of time just thinking about my future and catching up with the present. The bbc news webpage is one of my most visited websites now because of the quality they bring to world news and their views. I found myself also surrounded by people of so much warmth and care that I wouldn't ask for less. They would always call me for lunch breaks and after one month of being in the office so many friendships formed that I feel bad leaving so abrubtly. Though deep within me I still feel that the office life is "not my thing" I have put it up as an option knowing how much aspiration and hope my dad has on those broad shoulders of mine. I appreciate just how tough work life is, I now really do.

With Chinese New Year comes so much family warmth that I feel it must be one of the greatest tradition that has embeded itself into the social fabric of singaporean life. Reunion dinner emphasizes on the family and how even from corners of new found lands we gather at where we originated to have a warm meal over steam boat is just heart warming. My cousins family came back from Scotland, putting a pause on school work just to celebrate this time. I think I speak for everyone when i said we had a great time. The food was not only filling to the stomach but warming to the heart. Looking back, I would never trade such a close knit family for anything :)

Then after the traditional new years eve reunion dinner came and flew by the first two days of chinese new year. Not as auspicious this year due to the many mourning periods in our extended family and less people dropping by our house for a visit. Auspiciousness in itself is subjective because I feel that it never is as important as how you meet long lost relatives and that feeling of care and concerns drifts over where ever you go. Never mind new clothes and shoes and material things, a compliment from a relative or just a friendly shake of a hand does things to even those of the toughest of exterior. After so many years of being on the recieving end of ang bao's have I finally realized that the core of the festivities mean so much more.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, the lunar new year is to reunited loss relationships and to bury all anger and resentment to usher in a blessed year ahead. Spending time with loved ones, like how we had so much fun, my siblings and cousins all gathered together for a simple board game or hitting it off in a conversation. It's not how much you get, rather it's about family ties and how much you care.

I would post the photo's soon provided I can get them from my sister!

FOR THE REMAINING DAYS OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR, TRY LOOKING AT IT LIKE I DID AND YOU'LL ENJOY IT A WHOLE LOT MORE.

To all those who've cared so much in the office, I'm going to miss those times we had. Especially the lunch gang:)

TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING :)
UNIVERSAL HERE WE COME!

Its already nearing the end of January, when I said that I hope the year will pass quickly, I didn't think it would actually speed by. 2010 sped by and 2011 right now is attempting to do the same. For me this year would be a year of all things new, some things less, like the hair on my head, some things more, like increased maturity to accept what lies ahead I hope. In my daily worklife (I speak as if I've worked for ages when actually this is only my 4th week working :D) especially on my way to work, i encounter so many people, yes squeezing every morning with the rush hour crowd ain't no joke, and often times I think about if these people are in the same mundane plight as me. Most in the trains everyday have to go to work because they do it for a living, it may not be out of passion or willingness, more out of survival than anything. I see bored and agonized faces at times, grumpy from being nestled out of bed by the alarm. I see passionate faces sometimes, though rare as it may be, all rearing and ready for another exciting day at work. At times, we neglect our passion and burning desire simply because we don't find it feasible.In society today, if you were to choose between one of the big four professions or being an artist which you have passion ever since your childhood days, I would think most would just do what they feel would support them and give them food on the table everyday. Just like that, passion fades away like a candle reaching the end of its wick and we are left with nothing but a memory of what we used loved to do. Always I've thought to myself, when the push comes to shove, when the most critical steps in life approach me, what decision will I make?

That's why faith is paramount, with no one to lead you or guide you, God always has away and we can all take comfort in the knowledge of that fact.

I realised I had drafted this post a few days back and I haven't posted it up till today which is already 28th a friday.

Adding on to the already many words in the post, i made an important realisation today. That when you're in an environment for so long, you adapt and get used to the things around you . A few weeks back when i started out I had no friends in this workplace, now getting to know how warm everyone is made me think about the sincere friendships i've made here and how its hard to forget everyone and their hospitality. This experience has certainly made me grow farther in life, pass exteriors and ingrained notions, into bonds that last. I now have a new found respect for office life and what accountants do.

The other day, my dad pulled me and my other cousin Dannial into the conference room to talk to us about reading financial statements. To hear my dad speak so passionately about the thing he loved so much really made me think twice about rejecting accounting from my career path. He like me had come from a jc with no accounting knowledge and to make it so big thus far really was a test of grit and determination for him. He has made known that if i could i was welcome to join the profession but till now I hesitate in where my future really lies. Even though I went back late that day the thoughts never left me of how he was passionately speaking about expanding his company into many new horizons. I just wish I knew what my passions were. I just wish.

Dear future,

I'll leave you in the hands of God

Sincerely, a boy who knows nothing of tomorow

When life gets you down in the rocks, you have to pick yourself up. I wasn't exactly optimistic about passing driving today but at least i gave it a good shot. 26 points altogether with 20 points chalked up on the busy road out there, where is the justice, not giving learner drivers a chance. I learn from my mistakes and hopefully just hopefully I can pass the next test, whenever it may be.

LETS NOT DWELL ON PAINFUL THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST LOL
Not that it's that painful

Europe day 5:
It was day 5 in beautiful Switzerland and that day was all about basking in the extreme cold on top of the alps. In the morning, we headed straight to JUNFRAU otherwise known as the top of Europe by train after a long bus ride shrouded with snow. When we were riding up the mountain, there was an apparent snow blizzard out there with snow blasting in all directions and you couldn't see much far beyond the first few trees except a blanket of white. It was nice to experience first hand though. When we finally reached the top after an excruciatingly long ride, we decided like what all deprived Singaporeans who have barely had seen snow except in tv shows to SNOW FIGHT! And let me tell you that snow fights rock. Little timothy was the antagonist throwing snow bombs at everyone and all of us just got into a frenzy, we had so much fun. I vaguely recall Andrea and me falling down on the snow to make snow angels, which despite the jackets still felt horrifyingly cold. We weren't the snow angel experts so our snow angel just looked like a mess in the snow. After all the frantic snow fights and snow angel making, you could feel how numb your face was amidst the heavy falling snow and the first reaction would be to run into the sovinier shop that had heaters to keep us warm. Then was lunch and we braved the snow to walk to the top of the ice gradient into a restaurant which served great food and even better looking cakes.




Heading down afterward was a much better view since the snow fall had already died down and we could now admire the wonder of winter and the alps. Looking at every scene had me thinking of christmas and whenever the train went into the tunnels everyone would give a little sigh because they just couldn't stop snapping shots of the beauty of the breathtaking views they saw. Then we met the rest of the tour group who had opted out of the trip up to jungfrau and we went SLEDGING!!! Sledging is something you shouldn't miss if you go to switzerland and especially the alps. It was such a great experience navigating your sledge with your legs through the snow fall landscape that was so scenic it reminded me of one of those need for speed video games. Though 7km of sledging can really numb your legs to the point of swelling, the process of so fun, speeding down turns and drifting through the snow. Smashing uncontrolably into the snow when you loose control of your sledge. It was so exhilirating I find it hard to describe the actual experience of it all. IT WAS TERRIFIC FUN! The day was topped off with a long trip back to the another swiss hotel stopping by dinner at some marche like place, that had pretty good food.





TILL ANOTHER DAY FRIENDS! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

Sitting in front of the desl all day, once again office work has brought me back into mundane reality. I for one have one path straight that I don't think sitting for 8 and a half hours a day is healthy and even questionably sane. I probably don't have the mental endurance or the interest in secretorial work that i can work at it without feeling tired at all. The highlights of my day? Lunch break and 6pm when i finally get to put my mind out of the office and back home for rest. Now i officially admire what accountants do, this isn't merely a test of mental ability, it's a test of passion. If you weren't passionate about accountancy, everyday coming to work would be torture, especially to a part timer like me. I know I havre to shrug it off though and learn it the hard way to gain some work experience, I know many would want this opportunity and I should just make best use of this experience.

Sitting here has had somewhat made me think more, not just about life but about my future ambitions in the coming years. It gives me a chance to slowly sift out the options that I truely have passion for and desire. Though at times I know I can be indecisive and more often than not lazy to do anything about it, it's time I thought about what I would do with my future come what may. When I entered JC I grew to love the english language and all its facets and forms and right now more than ever i feel the need and desire to study further what would be quite a far fetched and out of the norm but interesting career of a journalist. I know you all might think there are so many other routes to choose and journalism isn't as glamorous as we all think at times but I feel that it would be interesting to test my creativity beyond boundaries of what I used to know. Travel journalism seems appealing to me and this may be one path I might follow in the future. I've always had this desire in me to travel the world and explore places I haven't been before, once I read a travel journalist claim that the world is my desk and the sky is my limit, how nice would that be.

Oh well, enough of my far fetched dreams of where I hope to end up in the future. Only the Lord knows how we will turn out. We may try as hard as we can to plan but eventually, it's best to just leave it in the potters hands.

You see, sitting in the office isn't all too bad, it helps me sort out my confused mind better amid piles of clients and workload still to be filed.

Right now, my mind constantly finds itself wandering away to tomorow when I take my test in cdc and how I'll do. I've prayed about it but I still can't seem to get myself to forget. I hope I'll bring good news after 3 :)

TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

I read in this brilliant book I've been reading recently called What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell about the simplicities of life and happiness. "Happiness can sometimes be found in what we've always had or someone else is having", how contended we are is how we perceive life as we live it on a day to day basis. Should we be constantly wanting more when all we want could be right before us today.

BIG NEWS
My new I pod nano finally arrived. It was a sporadic moment that i decided to buy it from apple.com because it was on sale and 10 percent off. But i'm happy with it, being all mini and convenient but it packs a punch in sound quality as well. Free engraving and free shipping, who could resist. :)

Continuing on with Europe and day 4:
We were finally in Switzerland after a long day's bus ride the day before and were rearing to go to see what Switzerland had in store. First thing in the morning and the first thing you have is an awesome european breakfast in the hotel really makes your day. First we went over to the park of humongous chess pieces and rich history of christian faith in the reformed calvinist movement. The sights and sounds of Switzerland really do attempt to take your breath away each and ever time. Then we headed down to the district where many global organizations base and the biggest of them all being the UN which reminded me of Mr Yew and history and its traumatizing past. To see the flags of all the UN nations rise high really brought back memories of the many CSQ's don't it. Just next to it lay the broken chair a symbol of freedom and peace in the heart of a busy cold road center.



We then headed to the olympic park home of the olympic museum and it was such a sight to behold. All the statues and architecture and the flags blowing in the wind. Cue nice background scenery and great family members. Must say this was one of the most memorable places we visited that day.



Afterward it was on to the city where charlie chaplin was born. That place was filled with majestic beauty and everywhere was a sight to behold. It was surrounded by a magnificent waterfront and you'll see swans and ducks all basking in the warm sunlight despite constant cold winds blowing from time to time. There in the middle of the lake is a huge fork that makes the whole place seems almost cartoonish yet beautiful. Charlie Chaplin sure lived in an awesome place.



What was left of the day was a stop by an ancient castle which had a riveting view of the ocean beyond it and this quite medieval garden and of course who could forget, BRAD PITT. No we weren't actually going to see brad it was a bear pit in the middle of winter with no bears to show because sensibly all of them have gone into hibernation. Then we visited this pleasant little town with mrt's on the road and a huge christmas market.



THE BEST DINNER OF THE WHOLE TRIP WAS NEXT... repeat after me CHEESE FONDUE!!!! It was the best meal not only because the boss serving us cheese fondue was extremely enthusiastic buffed and high on what seemed like swiss cheese chocolates and hospitality, it packed a punch that we had cheese fondue that had a scent of white wine and chocolate fondue that smelt of the most heavenly milk chocolates.Yes words can't describe how awesome it tastes and leaves you coming back for more, even if it is only cheese with bread. The atmosphere was great because mr buff was constantly keeping us entertained and cheering him on every new cheese fondue he puts on the griller. Needless to say I never had so much fun while eating dinner, EVER :)

THIS MAN ENDED IT ON A GREAT NOTE

Till another day people
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

Driving test on friday and already im feeling a little nervy, I'll need all your prayers!

I realised that ever since I posted the commentary of my europe trip for day 2, I've stopped completely writing about it.

SO HERE WE GO

Europe day 3:
Day 3 wasn't much to talk about cos it was most of the time traveling from paris to switzerland! Our cousins joined us though from Scotland at night which if i remember correctly was covered with heavy snow a few days before they made their way there.Every morning when you step out of the hotel, cold air would attempt to slap you awake in all its glory, and it always does a great job. In the morning we had to leave romantic Paris for a coach ride that took ages. We stopped by wine city Dijon for a little while and experienced a little bit of the town. I would have to say, even though the food is exorbitantly priced, the tastes are extremely flavorful and the pizza's there take the cake. I remember in Dijon we tried this three cheese Pizza and it was heavenly to say the least, not forgetting Escargots which was a must have leaving France. The wine city had wine prices that tempted my part time wine connisuer dad, only 5 to 10 sing a bottle of french wine, how cheap is that. Then scenic views seemed to whiz by the window as we made out way to Switzerland. Spectacular scenic views of snow capped mountains and snow laden houses were common on the way there. Everywhere you looked seemed to come out of a christmas card, it was quite a sight to behold. Then finally arriving at Switzerland, where we had this odd bland tasting white fish, supposedly swiss specialty fish caught in their lakes. That would have summed up the 3rd day in mighty europe!







Today I finally feel confident behind the wheel, my nerves put behind me, I just hope Fridays test will be done with flying colors! Wish me all the best :D

TILL ANOTHER DAY
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

HELLO WORLD
IM HERE TO DUST OFF THIS OLD BLOG FOR MY FIRST POST IN 2011

I would have to say 2010 flew by in a second and now i'm sitting here already on the verge of 15th of january 2011. A lot of things have gone by and usually at the end of the year i look back at the past trying to reminsce the great things that have passed me by. This year I just didn't have the time to sit and think about the year past because i think in my mind i haven't got over the year passing so quickly.

2010 was a stressful year for me looking back. It was the year where a lot of habits changed and great memories were formed. The a-levels were obviously the biggest obstacle last year and climbing that ever tiring obstacle almost made me give up in despair. If it weren't for the friends I had cheering me on everyday. If it weren't for the teachers and their patience, where would we be my friends, where would we be.

In 2010, we entered 2s23, i thought this might turn out to be fine because i had my whole bunch of close friends going to the same class while merging with another class. But things turned out great, i felt our class was nothing short of awesome. Everyone was friendly and we were extremely fortunate to have such wonderful teachers guide us all the way. Even though we might have resented at first, it turned out great. New brotherhoods formed and i think I wouldn't have wanted to come to school everyday if not for all these friends in 2s23..


Everyday in 2010 was extremely mundane which involved most of the time studying and more studying. Consultations were the norm and for the first time everyone was rushing to see the teachers everyday. It was mad what we went through, but we still survived and hopefully did our teachers and this school proud. For me the pace change was hard to cope with but I still gave it my all. Now, looking back, i miss the times studying in school till 9pm with my study buddies mok and joel.Though it was energy sapping and tiring, persistance and support pulled all of us through.

Now, the results lie just around the bend, how uncannily quick

2010 was also the year of firsts
First time our bowling team did as well as we did in the nationals! :)

Though it was first time as seventh place, that was our last year on those glorious lanes. My hands occasionally itch to roll the ball down those lanes, bowling has been a great part of my jc life. The many friendships formed and all those long hours training and much money lost from our pockets was all worth it, sr bowling ftw!

I miss SR and all those friends and familiar faces so much right now

Then after the a's all was a blur because time sped by
PARTY TIME! :D

I still vaguely remember what happened on the last paper, everyone in the hall was excited to just go out and enjoy, that was a feeling i'll keep for the rest of my life. In my heart, I only had one thing in mind, ENJOY! :D

To top it off, I had an awesome holiday to Europe and Dubai, met so many new friends and experienced so many things i just couldn't experience anywhere else. God brought me through everything so praise the Lord.


YES I HAD AN AWESOME 2010

I JUST HOPE 2011 WILL BE THE SAME :)

GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!