I’m normal, ok!

Many teenagers cited “bed and computer” as the reason for studying out, some even studied till the wee hours at night. And that sounded so famaliar! I could not study at home during the afternoon because I will indulge in the comfort of my bed. I initially just wanted to take a 30 minutes nap. However, when the alarm rang, I just continued to lie on the bed after disabling the alarm. This will prolong my sleeping time to about 2 hours. A frikk’in 4 times more than what I had initially wanted to sleep. Compare that to the 30 minutes I take for travelling to and fro Singpost to study, even though not entirely productive, but most of the time, for afternoon, half the time is productive, it made it worthwhile.

At night, it got worst. The computer is the main reason chasing me out of the comfort of my home. I’m the kind of person weak to any temptations, be it DOTA, erm, well just DOTA. Even though I have since deleted the game away from my computer and locked up the game in a place whereby I have no access to the keys, I don’t think it is possible for me to touch the game for the next 20+ days or so. However, as I have said, I’m very weak when I get tempted, I will probably spend 1 to 2 hours surfing blogs and when I discover nice reads, I will probably click on their archves and read and read and time really flies this way. Furthermore, I had since discovered from 7 to 11, I could really study well, especially for the first 2 hours.

In the morning, I tend to waste time idling around and not doing anything. Take today for example, it’s currently 10.51 and I have yet to do a single thing noteworthy of mentioning. Well, perhaps just reading through the Sunday Times. Therefore, I view it as a necessity to study out whenever I could, be it alone or in the company of friends.

However, with all that being said, I can’t wait to sit for the A levels. Just end it once and for all. Whether I get into a university seems to be secondary to me. It appeared to me that entering university is not as easy as I once thought…

of Battles and Wars

The war I’m fighting for lasted for twelve years
The battle I’m fighting now will determine the outcome of the war
The battle I’m fighting now will allow me to forget all my previous defeats on the battlefield
The battle I’m fighting now will determine the next battle I’m going to engage in
The battle I’m fighting now will end in about 20+ days time
The battle I’m fighting now will start in a little more than 10 days
The battle I’m fighting now will be the most significant one in my life yet

I’m losing it.
I’m losing myself to begin with.

14 more days

Stairway to Heaven is sad! Ahhh! Ok, fine, I guess for the sake of my future, I need to study out at night. Slept from 8 ~ 10. today. Pm. Haha. Just laid down on my bed and want to rest for 15 mintues. However, I just can’t seem to pull myself away from the bed and I ended up sleeping for 2 whole hours before Stairway to Heaven starts.

Argh. Shall skip next week’s episodes. Got to study. Borrowing the VCD next month. Haha!

Bought Mayday’s new Album today. The story in the aVCD is touching as well. But I can’t seem to fully comprehend the whole story. I guess i only understood 50% of the show. Erm, anybody out there who watched it and totally understand it? Can explain to me in 1 month’s time?

And yes! I did it! I did not play DOTA for the first time in weeks! Great! The note worked!

“Remember!

You can play DOTA after A levels for all you want!

But A levels only come once!

Give it your best shot, so that you can play for all you want without GUILT after A LEVELS!”

As of tomorrow, there’s only 13 days left to Maths!

14 days left to Geog

15 days left to Maths 2

16 days left to Gp

20 days left to Econs paper 3

21 days left to Econs paper 1&2

and 22 days left to Geography 2

And 23 days left to Harry Potter!

Make it 24.

Exciting!

Provided I do reasonably well for the A levels, everything following that for the next 2 years or so should be a BREEZE!

What could be compared to A levels?

It’s arguably the worst exam of our life as a Student.

2 weeks left

The day before yesterday was MJC openhouse for the Sec 4s. Met some juniors who scored pretty good grades. Anyway, went back for guitar to take some pictures. Firstly, congrats to them for having a new guitar shirt. But seniors, not to worry, our design beat them hands down! We are just so blessed to have people like Shu yan and Charlene.

(Look at Leon! SYF 果然是 SYF! The posture before the starting of the song.)

As majority of the photos taken during their performace was as blur as this, I’m very much discuraged to post more photos. My hands was probably shaking. So much for the worrying.

After the performance, took some photos of the school. In comparison to CCHS, MJC really have nothing much to take a photo of. Firstly, there’s nothing to do with nature. No trees, no nothing. The gallery is not grand, and neither does the structres have anything unique. There’s a lake in cchs and the roof of the buildings are sort of temple like.

Overall, the open house is rather boring. Probably because instead of choosing a college, we are leaving the college instead.

After 6 games of Dota on Lancraft, finally, there’s a victory.

I’m still very much new to the game, but at least I’m famaliar with 1 particular hero. I have in mind another hero which I would like to try, but that will only take place after A levels. (I Hope)

Anyway, just look at the stats shall we, My Crystal Maiden here is almost unbeatable. Bah~

Han Zhong! Dota is HISTORY!

It’s down to the final 2 weeks before the A levels. The atmosphere is getting more exciting isn’t it? I mean, it’s only another 4 weeks to go before our days of getting education from MOE is over! Poly and University is not under MOE for your information.

Holidays, what holidays?

When everybody is thinking of where to go party and stuff, I’m left here facing a tricky scenario.

Bleahx. The whole of my Nov and Dec had just been taken up. Right after my A levels, I have to help my parents with work. (Might as well prepare for my future ya?) The reason underlying this drastic decision lies with my enlistment date. (What crappy excuse this is) This is how it goes,

“As you know, because you are enlisting in Jan 20th, we cannot go Korea, therefore I will be bringing your mother to (I forgot the place) for a few days. It’s mainly business related stuff. So we will train you for 1 month then you take over for the 3 days or so we are there. You can report there later and go off earlier so that will still give you time to go running or workout in the gym.”

Wahx! And what could I say? It’s not a matter of choice. It’s a matter of authority.
I agreed unwillingly.

It will either be the 3 days during Christmas or the 3 days during New Year. I really hope that it’s the Former.

Therefore, in summary, in case you did not manage to get anything from above, I’m “confined” from Mondays to Fridays, 9-5. Available after 5 and Saturdays and Sundays. Of course there’s people who have family days on either days or church or what’s not. Therefore, I have already foreseen a whole period of boredoom despite after the A levels. To add on to my misery, most of my pals should be enlisting in 5th, 6th, or 7th of Jan. That leaves me with practically no chance to go out and party and stuff.

Well, movies alone? Never. Shop alone? Perhaps. Eat alone? Never. Play alone? Never. Hmmm, ok, Shall dota for the whole holiday! I did try not to engage with my computer and go out and do everything I want to during the break. Look like it’s not going to materialise. Wah, if my parents even mentioned a word of my obsessive use of the computer after my a levels and they nag and nag like how they nag my bro, sorry man, I have to say that I’m forced to do that.

Totally spoil my mood for studying. I’m working so hard for a boring aftermath? It’s so unfair. Sigh.

Reasons why I agree
1. I’m not given a choice
2. I do want to give my parents a break after working for 7 days a week, about 10 – 12 hours a day, for the past decade or so.
3. They provided me with all my needs as well as most of my wants. It’s only right of me to help out once in a while. (30 days for one time, they juan dao man!)
4. I need to have a backup route in case I fail my A levels. (Touchwood, but I can just see it right before my eyes.)

If you are thinking I may be well paid, I did not even ask if there’s gonna be wages. It just didn’t cross my mind back then.

Bleahx. Actually I already know of this a couple of days ago. It’s just that it didn’t totally settle down inside me. Boo. Boring A levels. Boring Life after A levels. It just gave me an excuse to slack.

(Since they could use my enlistment date (Not up to me to decide) to confine me to their workplace, I could say that because of this stupid news, I don’t have the drive to work hard anymore.) Nice yah? Boo! I still want to enter university. Perhaps I should waste their money and go overseas. Stupid choice. Maths is tough. Geog is hard to totaly comprehend. Econs, I just can’t seem to score.

Ok, I think that’s more than I could handle.

Shall just focus on my A levels for now and nothing else.
A levels. Geog Econs Maths. A level. Geog Econs Maths.

Bleahx.

Graduation

October 14th. Graduation. I’m left to ponder why are people so elated? Because they really enjoyed their time spent? It’s quality time spent? Or is it because they are just happy to have endured through the 2 years. I belive it’s more of the former. Some classes are rowdy (S111, whereby they ran across the corridor), some classes are mad (the class opposite f4-2 are throwing chairs around), one class had bonding activities together and sacrificed the first period of Geography lecture. Such is the state of the classes that made me wonder why my class… there’s simply ZERO class spirit. When the certificates are all given out, everyone departed from the class, not one soul even mentioned a single word of good luck for the A levels to each other. At the very most, there’s only some cliques still together, having their fair shares of woes and happiness. Too much have happened over the past year that strained the relationships totally. I guess it’s because of the stress resultant from the hectic student life in a college.

The failure for the class to accept each and every single one of the people just made matters worse. If you realise, one particular individual played a pivotal part in the hatred leading to the successful outcast of 2 particular individuals. However, I’m just glad that the 2 of them both managed to click back together again. If that particular person had a change of stand, and used a totally opposite approach, embracing the ones she hate, things may probably have been much better. Unity is something I seldom felt in the class. Bonds are weak and just on the surface. It just doesn’t matter if there’s one person short or whatsoever. Yes, I’m not exaggerating. Perhaps I just have too much hopes and expectations about my new environment. After having been in 4 classes in 5 years whereby bonds were strong, it’s utterly disappointing for the end of my uniform days to be of such a bore.

The fact that we belong to 2 different combinations just meant that the Geog and Lit already have a barrier. As what I observed, none of the multiple combis classes have a strong bond. How much I hated the school for displacing me away from my first 3 months class. It’s just not right for them to do that. There’s only 2 displaced in the class of 20+. Other than me, the other went to poly, leaving me all alone in a103. This sparked my dislike for MJC. Many things followed of course (OGL, certain teachers that tarnished my foundations that were laid, made me realise there are teachers who do not have the ability to impart knowledge and inspire). Project work definitely made a lot of matters worse. More or less, almost every group had someone who is perceived as irritating.

However, it’s so untrue to say that I did not enjoy every single bit of time spent. In fact, I would like to say that for the majority amount of time spent in MJC, I’m more happy than not. Yes, relationships are not smooth flowing, however, it just shown me what flaws I have and how could I improve. Anyway, in the first 3 months, class is an enjoyment. Initially, I’m rather bored. However, after some time, the clique of Allister, Yue Ming, Daryl, Xiang Jing and I managed to settle down. Life just got better when we sorta merged with Clarice, Canice and Eugene. Of course, there’s other people who just made the class more fun to be in. Kun, Anwar, Sam. Pei Mun, Ly, Pei wen and co, Cherie and Co. Kayaking, movies, dining out and stuffs made my first 3 months totally enjoyable. Little doubt that the 2 new faces I met in JC1 (Allister and Eugene) are those people I would consider as people who impacted me most throughout the 2 years.

Allister for his great loyalty to friend. For his great hospitality when we went to his house. For his nice advice when I just embarked out on Guitar. Some simple things like how to place the guitar and stuff. For always running alongside me during PE and always encouraging me to press on. It’s just amazing that you made me ran finish the road race without stopping.

As for Eugene, even though we may talk total rubbish together, even though my first impression of you is not that good (You Actually pon the first day of school!), You definitely made a huge difference. You were the one who managed to open me up to the people of A102. You brought out the livelier Han Zhong, the contributing one. You instilled in me confidence which I thought I had lost. The cakes the 3 of you bought for people on the last day of school. The nice cardy thing the 3 of you created. The memories will follow me wherever I go.

And yes, the rest of the people, Kun, you are my role model (Nice interview)! Cherie, thanks for showing me confidence and trust. Sam and Anwar, your style of interacting is just great!

Other than that, Guitar was as wonderful, especially nearing SYF. I admit that a few days after SYF , listening to the SYF piece, I felt the bonds that were created to produce that fine piece of music. I did shed some tears back then. It just moved me. From a batch of people totally not knowing each other, to a whole group of people with different personalities bonding so closely together.

It just so happened to me that it is only in MJC that I failed to have any achievement. After having successes in my CCA for my former education, I’m just left with a mediocre 15 points for PEARLS. Nevertheless, I’m just thankful that being the pioneer secretary of GEM, still managed to enriched my life. In terms of academics, I’ve yet to obtain a decent grade throughout the 2 years. Will it change in the final battle that determine the outcome of the war? This, I do not know.

Enlisting in Jan 20th

Kaboom! And here, I received the blue envelop.

If it’s not clear, dear Han Zhong will be enlisting in Jan 20th for a 7 weeks modified basic training for full time National Service.

I’m in school 2. So if anyone out there with the same date as me, enroling in the same school, hey!

I must admit that this letter came as a shock to me. I thought Pes C will be enlisting in March or April. There goes everything.

No more trip to Korea.
No more time to work.
No more time to do this and that.

However, I don’t exactly mind la.

At least I get to enjoy Chinese New Year! (Jan 29)
Just 9 days after booking in, I get to come out! Haha!
Booking in on a Friday.
Doubt I will be returning during the first weekend.

Oh, and that leave me with only a little of more than 2 months to get in shape for my National Service after the A levels!

Actually, I have no idea why, but I’m feeling pretty excited! I imagined of some conversations.

“Hey, how did ya do for ya Prelims?”
“I got a triple O”
“How sad, I got triple A”
-_-” Isn’t that sad!?

Nevermind, I just feel the drive to excel for A levels! (Largely due to all my doubts has been clarified and I’m feeling confident yet again. Don’t understand? Don’t bother!)

I shall win Thy War!

Pride 冰上悍将！

Pride 冰上悍将！

I was born to love you
With every single beat of my heart
Yes i was born to take care of you (Oh Yeah)
Every single day
Of my life

I wanna love you
I love every little thing about you
I wanna love you, love you, love you

(Born) to love you
(Born) to love you
Yes~ i was born to love you

(Born) to love you
(Born) to love you
Every single day~
Day of my life

I was born to love you
With every single beat of my heart
yeah~
I was born to take care of you
Every~ single day (single day)
Of my life

(Go)
(Woo)
(I love you baby)
(Yeah)

Born to love you
Yes~
I was born to love you
Hey!

18

Goodbye to you my trusted friend.. we’ve known each other since we were…

And if you thought I was determined enough to sacrifice my phone for the A levels,

you are wrong! (Look at the wallpaper)
.. (It’s nothing special..)

This picture is just comparing the slimness of the two phone. It doesn’t look convincing, however, the motorola razr v3 is much slimmer than the 3200.

The phone is sort of a birthday present I guess. However, the underlying reason for it is because my father just went 3G. The initial plan was that my mother (who was using the razr v3) will go 3G too. However, it seems that there’s some complications and they didn’t proceed with the original plan. (Digressing, the 3G phone is not that user friendly, however, the phone is jammed packed with features that it made it just so attractive!) (And you probably won’t know this. Video calls cost the same as normal calls!)

My virgin phone was an 8250. Upgraded to an 8310 within 3 months of purchase. The 8310 is still my favpurite phone of all time. That’s the only phone that I actually misses and wished that I did not sell it away. After the 8310 was the 3200 (Top). After enduring with it for 2 years, I could finally change a phone! I didn’t choose the v3 as you could infer, however, it seems quite okay. Just hope that the screen last for 2 years.

And yah, speaking of my birthday, the plan was to keep a low profile throughout the year and see who will remember it. With this plan, obviously comes surprises. I’m surprised at who actually remembers and also, I’m surprised at who DON’T remember!

Apart from relatives, I received greetings from..

Surprise no. 1: Yian Sin (11.58 Pm 8Oct) (I’m guessing that Jun Yi might have told her about it)
Jun Yi (12.05am)
Surprise No. 2: Yu Hui (12.51 am)
Hai Hui (12.57 Pm)
Surprise no. 3: Pei Wen (1.40Pm)

Haha, Yup, that sums it all up. Haha, okay la, I’m really not disappointed, cause partly I asked for it ya. Not many people in MJC know my birthday anyway. People in CCHS probably forgotten, except for a few, with Yu Hui being the greatest surprise of all!

And furthermore, the stress of Exams probably took up the brain cells.

I’m glad I’m not alone! Through listening to Yes 933 for the past couple of nights, there are people who dedicate song for themselve as they know that their friends are busy mugging for exams, which is damn true! Who’s slacking when it’s only 30 days away?

Frankly speaking, yearly, after secondary 4, I only hoped for 2 person to wish me happy birthday. One of them did wish me last year (albeit belated), the other forgotten about it. And this year, it come as no surprise that both forgotten. If you are reading about this, it’s probably not you. Haha! Cause both of them were from cchs. Once of which should be quite obvious, the other, I just owe her too much. Been feeling guilty for a long period of time. If you so happen to stumble across this post, I’m sorry. If you want to verify if I was referring to you, It was you who told me I share the same birthday as Nicky of Westlife.

Air Steward

Cabin Crew Appointments

(Adapted from Singaporeair)

Local Flight Stewards/Stewardesses

We will soon be conducting a recruitment exercise in Singapore. If you meet the following standards, we will be pleased to receive your application.

Requirements

• Singapore or Malaysian citizenship
• Males who are at least 1.65m in height; females who are at least 1.58m
• At least 2 GCE ‘A’-level credits and 2 ‘O’-level credits including General Paper in the GCE ‘A’-level examination, or a Diploma from a local polytechnic
• Those who have completed, are exempted from, or are not liable for National Service (Those in the process of completing NS may also apply)
• The willingness and commitment to serve a compulsory service bond

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to speak foreign
languages or are experienced in customer service.

Training & Bond

If you make it through our rigorous selection process, you will undergo about 4 months’ training and will be required to serve a service bond.

Remuneration & Service Benefits

Apart from the opportunity to experience various cultures and meet new people from around the world, upon completion of training, you can also look forward to salary and allowances of about S$3,500 a month, an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times. There is an attractive annual leave scheme and comprehensive training programmes.

Air Steward, definitely one of the nicest jobs that are around. This is especially true if you are catering to those taking the First Class seats. You get to travel to different parts of the world!

*Important. Guys only need to be 1.65m!
*Air stewardess are mostly pretty!
*They only need 2 A levels and 2 AOs!

Worth consideration.