~The candle amidst the darkness~

2007-12-20T02:11:00.000+08:00

I'm back and I'm looking forward to X'mas!

Christmas is drawing near and I'm feeling excited as each day passes. I've been going out to shop for my x'mas clothings and accessories. I'm yet to get presents and make cards for my friends. I always love this time of the year. With the common test done and 2 weeks of rest it is certainly a period for the rejuvenation of the mind and body. Cast away school work! It's time to party!

Apart from shopping and just lazing around, I've been out quite often with my buddies Clement and Aaron in the night. As Aaron had already gotten his driving licence( quite sometime ago), he drove us out during those nights to Jalan Kayu where we have roti prata followed by pool and Hg plaza. It's really fun to travel around in the night since there are lesser vehicles on the road and travelling from place to place would thus be faster. That's also becoz Aaron like to "drive fast" lol.

2 weeks ago, Jas and I celebrated Rita's bday in school. The celebration didn't last very long since I arrived quite late and they had to go for their SFG tutorial. Nevetheless it was still memorable and congrats Rita...you've turned 19. =D

This picture was designed by Rita. =D

2007-08-09T21:43:00.000+08:00

It's been awhile

I've not blogged for a mth and many things have happened thus far. Most of the projects have been cleared but there are still somemore to clear. There is PCT test tmr and bio enterprise presentations on saturday. The timetable of MB students is so screwed up. There is so much to do and so little breathing space. However there are still hardcore students who made it to the top with perfect or near perfect gpa score and awards were given out to these ppl on 8 August during the pre-NDP celebration. Projects I've cleared was the proteomics presentation, mbid report and comm skills interview session. We had the proteomics presentation last week and it went quite well. The comm skills interview session was interesting and we had to dress in our formal attire.

Formal attire

Though it seemed like a hectic week, I spent my weekends with my buddies Clement and Aaron. We went to watch the wcg WC3 finals and followed by shopping and movie at Marina. We watched a horror movie titled "alone" which I agreed to watch due to pressure lol. The thriller I saw was scary but after watching the movie...I found it kinda lame. lol

I had my choir retreat this morn and it was a fruitful one. We had games, a talk and a vocal session. Though the turnout was small, it still went smoothly and nicely. It was a gd bonding and learning session. After the retreat, I went home to watch the NDP. This year's NDP seem to be more enjoyable to watch as it had all the dramatic elements. This year, they get to feature water activities which include the hovering of the chinook over the water of the sg river and dropping divers into the river. They even have 'close encounters' in which armed personnels appeared in the midst of the crowd. The smoke was an added thrill to the people present at the ND parade. The events they had this year are more captivating than the previous. Indeed it was a brilliant spectacle of sparkles and water.

The final exams will commenced on 21st August and will end on the 29th. ~sigh~

2007-07-03T19:55:00.000+08:00

Summary of the previous week

During the study break - Bioenterprise bazaar

The bazaar was held at the staff recreation centre somewhere near the north canteen. We were supposed to sell our products to the nyp staff. We managed to sell a few products due to the support of our bioenterprise lecturers and a member from another group.

CT week

I had the common test druing the whole of last week. I had to take 6 modules in 5 days without having any breaks in between. The first 3 papers, proteomics, Drug Development and MBID were ok. Esp DD since it was the easiest among the rest. SFG was tough and the last 2 papers I didn't study much. They were PCT and a business module. It was a tiring week cos everyday after school, I would go over to the condo where Eugene live to study. There Gabriel, Eugene and I would study from afternoon to night except Thursday. Some of the days we had sushi for our meals and the salmon sushi we got from Hg Point tasted good.

1st July

I went to town with Clement and Aaron to shop. We went to Far East first where Aaron and I ate. Then Clement started shopping for his T-shirts. Clement and I also got our bags from the Zinc shop at Far East's basement. We got the same design but different colours. There was this particular shop where we went and the promoters were very ah beng. The language they used were very very very singlish(note the emphasis). The thing I dislike most was that they kept pressure on their customers by constant recommendations and asking us to buy. It wasn't good as it doesn't allow us, customers, to view at our own leisure and decide whether if we would want to buy. Besides if we needed help, we had the mouth to ask. Sheesh!

After that we went to Heeren where I got my new pair of shoes from Converse. I spent an extra $30 to get my membership card. haha! Our last stop was Cine. Clement got his polo-T from there. It was about evening time when we left for home. I got my dinner at CP's food court. The corona chicken rice was yummy =)

WoW

I've been playing WoW with kenny and Eugene. Kenny's using a warlock and Eugene should be using Mark's priest. Do hope to have end game experience. haha!

2007-06-11T00:41:00.000+08:00

A week ago -2nd/3rd June-

2nd

I've given up on my desktop computer. After consulting ZK, I conclude that it had suffered hardware damages. I need to get WoW ready so that I don't waste my $$ cos I had pumped in the pre-paid card. Therefore I went to Sim Lim Square in the morn to get the 1gb ram for my IBM laptop.
I cantored during mass and this time I didn't feel as stress as the previous times. Perhaps I'm getting attuned to it. The music for the psalm was composed by Peter. It is the nicest psalm among the 3 which I had sung.
After mass, I went to Clement's hse and ZK came over to help me insert the ram. We then went to the market near my grandma's place to have our dinner. We ordered the wanton noodles. The stall has been there since my childhood days. That place holds alot of memories which I had with my childhood buddies.

3rd

I met up with Jas and Rita on Sunday afternoon. Rita and I reached the interchange first so we sat there and wait for Jas. We intended to go Pulau Ubin for lunch and this was a long awaited trip. However due to the hot weather, we had a change of plans and decided to go Tampines Mall to watch movie and eat. We had dinner at Pasta Mania followed by watching Pirates of the Carribbean 3. We parted after the movie as I had to meet my aunts and bro for dinner at Sakae Sushi @ Kovan.

This weekend

I went to IHM for the Serangoon District LMC meeting on Saturday morn. It was kinda bored to go alone. It wasn't an unfamiliar place to me since I had been there before. Representatives from the other choirs of Nativity were also there. I felt the meeting wasn't productive at all or maybe it's just because I don't know what to ask or discuss about. I was waiting for the meeting to end cos I was very hungry yet they still dragged on another 30mins. We celebrated Corpus Christi this weekend. Our choir wore the new red choir polo T which was very nice. We then went to have dinner at 401 after mass.

I went to my aunt's house to do chores and it was the last cleaning I had to do. I'm freed from the bonds of the agreement!! wooohoo!! I'm free!! I accompanied my family to have lunch at Sakae Sushi. I had a satisfying meal =)

My 2weeks study break has begun. I really wan2 do well for this CT. 9modules..I need to pray that I don't lose my sanity after studying.

I'm still waiting for Eugene to return from his Penang trip and WoW!

2007-06-02T00:28:00.000+08:00

My 5 days of the week weren't so great...

During our bioenterprise meeting on Monday morning, we discussed about how we were going to get about promoting and marketing it. However it seems that the person we are working with isn't very cooperative. Things aren't moving on and it has been stagnant since 2 weeks ago.

On Tuesday, there wasn't any lectures from 9-12. We only had to go for the proteomics lab which took us 1 more hour. Earlier I had breakfast with Eugene and we bought our WoW addon card. My comp wasn't really in a gd state though...however I still pumped in the card and played.

Then came Wednesday, a short schooling day for us since lessons end at 12. I went home to play WoW but had some prob starting the comp....and it got worse as another day passes. Well...in the evening I went to meet up with Clement for dinner and gym.

Thursday - Vesak Day

Clement, Aaron and I went to town to shop for clothings. The weather was very hot and humid and it made me felt uncomfortable. Beads of perspiration and oil all over my face....argh! Initially we wanted to catch a movie but they weren't so keen to watch Pirates of the Carribean. Therefore we went to shop only. We went to various stores and I was persuading them to eat as we went along. I was already feeling hungry at 5 since I only had breakfast. I managed to grab a small bite and we continued "window" shopping(Since Clement couldn't find the clothing he wants). I didn't have much cash with me to shop for the clothings I want so I just browse around. We then had dinner at LJS in Cine. After that we left for home. When I got home, my bro told me that the comp kept restarting. I thought it was only a small prob and I could fix it. Sadly...I was wrong.

Friday

School ended early too. There wasn't any proteomics lab and after my lecture, Eugene and I went to the comp lab to finish up our reports. Forgetful me, left out the introduction for the experiment 4. I handed in anyways...since I discovered it after printing. I went home with great eagerness to play WoW. Disappointed was I when I couldn't fix the comp even after resorting to formatting it. I have to think of alternatives to play it as I don't wan2 waste my money.

I went for choir pract in the night. We practised hymns for tmr and for next week as well. As I was the cantor for tmr's mass, I had to sing my psalm. It wasn't my best I know. Feedback was that I slang too much on certain words. It wasn't my intention, perhaps it has become a habit. Nevertheless I'm going to unslang....

Things I'm waiting for...

1. Checkup at the NSC (national skin centre)
2. Cutting hair
3. To play WoW again!

2007-05-27T00:20:00.000+08:00

Recalling the things I did this week

I went to the gym at Eugene's condo on Tuesday. There wasn't many machines there. I did about 4 sets and I went off to meet Jacq for dinner. My arms began to ache badly for the next few days. My left arm especially for it hurt for a longer period of time as compared to the right. haha! my master hand!

On Thursday, Kenny, Eugene and I went to Orchard during our break. We went to cine where we slacked at the food court. After that, we went to the Apple shop. We had lots of fun there! Kenny showed us a program in which a mac has. It's a "comic making" program. Firstly, you can choose the layout of the comic strip. Then you can put the photos into the boxes/shapes typical of those in comics... Since the macs now have in-built cams, we decided to have fun. We took picts of ourselves and made 3 strips. Kenny added the speech bubble and we went to look at the lappys. Before leaving the store, we went back to see if the salesperson there did delete the page. To our surprise, he didn't. He was standing infront of the computer..somewhat admiring our art. He even to his mobile phone out! Probably taking a photo? haha!

We then went to Lucky Plaza where we had our lunch at Macs. Then we went back to school for DD. Then stayed till 8 for our business elective.

Saturday - Pentecost!

Finally, after much practice and waiting, we managed to deliver "festival sanctus". Feedback was good. There's a new addition to our choir! Steven! He came to join us for pract on Friday as well for mass too. We also have Nicholas who is doing his immersion program with us. Do hope that they'll stay.
When mass ended, we went to the choir room where we got our new choir polo T shirts. The colours and logo are so nice! The logo was specially designed by Vincent.

We went to 322 to have dinner. Since our group was quite big, we took 2 tables. The all-ladies table ordered the hor fun dry + egg. It was amusing to see all of them getting the same stuff in which I got a week or so ago. Alice was the only one that wasn't eating since she's the super healthy kinda person. Then at our table, Yvonne was the only gal with us. So usual we chatted and enjoyed ourselves. SRC is indeed very special...a place of great warmth!

2007-05-20T23:04:00.000+08:00

18th May

Salve Regina Choir gathering!

After mass, our choir had our gathering at the greenhouse. Each of us brought our own food. I brought an apple strudel and a mango strudel which I got it a day before at Kovan. Peter prepared fried bee hoon for us and it tasted absolutely great! It was very fragrant. I didn't really expect it to taste so good cos it didn't occur to me that Peter knows how to cook so well!

I was standing around the food area and I kept myself busy with the food. There were prata, shepherd's pie, pizza, sushi and lots of other kinds of food. Then Elvie passed me her camera which I then walked around taking photos.

Then came the game session organised by Joyce. We were sitting in a circle and she passed a bowl of papers around in which everyone has to pick 1 slip of paper from it. The paper contained a word and we had to use it to continue a story. It didn't seem very fun but when we looked at the word on our slips of papers, there were laughters pouring out from people already. Examples of such words are " shit, hot pants, horny" etc. hahah! It was a night filled with joy and laughter. It was a good time for our new comers too. At least they have a chance to experience fun with us.

Jess, me, Elvina & mel

A small group of us. Outstanding green shirt lady among the sea of whites is our Super Conductress!

Our cantor master!!

Extreme right is amanda, one of our new addition to our choir =)

2007-05-15T00:35:00.001+08:00

School happenings

I just had my MBID test last week and today, I had SFG test. The MBID test last week was managable since the lecturer that taught us was good. As for the SFG test today, I can only hope that a miracle would happen so that I can pass. The paper was so tough due to the poor teaching skills of the lecturer. She didn't even highlight the main points clearly nor gear us towards knowing what we should expect for the test. Basically she just smack us with all the information in the face. SFG is a module in which its very "dry". It means that the knowledge in there is not very appealing and boring.

I'm also involved in a Bioenterprise project. Our group consists of 5 members from SCL and 2 students from SBM. The 2 business students are very nice to work with. This morn we had our presentation in which the 2 business students along with Gabriel presented to the lecturers on what we are going to do. In summary, we're going to market a few products and maca and kanka essences will be our champion products. There are lots of work we'll have to cover over the next few weeks. I have 9 modules this sem to manage and it's wearing me out. I'll be having proteomics test this Friday. Constant tests and frequent project meetings are draining my life away!!

A new task

I've been given a new task by our cantor master. He has composed the music for the psalms for mel and I. I'm scheduled to sing on Trinity Sunday. I've heard the tune and it's really really nice. I like the tune so much. He composed the tunes based on our individual vocal range. I've been playing the music file over and over again to try mastering it. ha! I'm so honoured!!!

Choir happenings

Our choir has 3 new members! Well its not really new news since they joined weeks ago. It's good to see that the choir is growing and the new members are also bonding well. We'll be having a get together session this Sat and I'll bring the Strudel again...as always!

2007-04-22T15:17:00.000+08:00

To Pulau Ubin!!

I went to Pulau Ubin this morning with a few friends from the choir. I met up with Jess and Mel at 7plus and we took service 89 where we alighted somewhere near Changi Village. We then had our breakfast at the hawker centre. Berd and Alice had reached since 7plus. We reached there at about 8.10. After our breakfast, we then took a bum boat from Changi Point to P.ubin.

Once we were there, we went to the bicycle shop situated slightly further in so that we could get a cheaper price for the bicycles. The bicycles we rented were quite new and its quite decent. Berd brought his bicycle there.

The sun was quite scorching and there was little cloud cover. Wind speed was extremely low and at certain parts of the island, the air was very still. We attempted a off road, dirt track which led us to no where. As the track was filled with jutting roots, rocks and holes, I couldn't really control the bicycle that well. To make matters worse, it was a slope! haha! I ended up getting a slight cut on my leg.

I was already exhausted and I was drenched in perspiration when we were going to the other side of the island. We had covered the part of the island which had more dirt track then tarred road. At some areas, there were wet puddles and we had to carry out bicycles as we walked the plank. LOL. We stopped by at the beach near the NPCC area where we took a break and some photos.

SRC adventurers...Jess was the photographer

Featuring Jess and Alice.

Then we rode on to the other side, the german girl shrine. When we reached the coastal area, it was very hot. The sun was so punishing that we had to seek shelter under the cover of trees further up the coast. There, Alice, Jess, Mel and I had ample rest and we spent our time chatting. Berd was busy exploring uphill.

Last July when we were here, there was enough cloud cover and we were able to enjoy the scenery. (the above pict was taken on 16th July 06)

We then travelled back from the coast to the bicycle shop where we returned our bicycles and went for lunch. The food there was good. =) Satisfied indeed! We then went to take a bumboat back to the mainland. As I was entering the bumboat, I knocked onto the ceiling and fell. It was kinda comical though. The aunties in the boat were like asking if I was alright and were talking among themselves about how I fell and blah blah blah. Berd fetched us to Tampines where we took a bus back to Hougang.

Many thanks to Berd and Alice for they were the only 2 adults present to look after the young ones haha!

2007-04-16T21:31:00.000+08:00

My weekends in Courts

Day 2

We were there at 8am. We were late for 15mins as we were supposed to reach at 7.45am. Wayne bought us breakfast, wanton mee and tea. He said he went to some famous stall and queue for it. haha! Clement and I weren't the latest. Surprsingly the guy who lived in Toa Payoh reached early. He and Jeremiah were the early birds..

Our first task for the day was to move some tables and we were briefed by Wayne about the program which would start at 9am. The VIPs would be present too. The first thing was to get a table and table cloth for the Courts anniversary cake. The first 33 customers would be given a card containing $33. First 500 customers would be able to purchase pillows at a low low rate of $0.33.

This is the Courts anni. cake after touch up. Before that it looked very plain. When it had no strawberries, chocs and snow powder.

Then Clement and I were sent to collect the boxes of crushed papers to the "blowers" at lvl 2. There, these crushed papers, containing the vouchers and "thankyous" were to be blown into the air and customers downstairs were to catch it. When the event was about to begin, Jeremiah and I were stationed at the cake so that we can reposition the cake after the Big Boss cut the cake. Clement was at lvl 2 managing 1 of the blowers. There was a live band there singing and the vocalist had a pretty gd voice. So they sang the happy birthday song and then the cake was cut and coloured papers were exploded out into the air...

Then the cake was shifted and following another countdown, the blowers were activated and the customers became frenzied. haha! Even after Wayne told the crowd to stop, many were still trying to pick up the $33 voucher. lol we were laughing among ourselves cos there was a condition, You need to spend at least $100 and it can only be used for ONE item. Therefore a combined amount of $100 in a single receipt isn't accepted. Even my family didn't understand how it worked despite telling them not to be so kuku. They must have been to preoccupied with the printers and I hadn't had much time to say much either. Oh wells...at least....I got a new printer in the home. They returned the other stuffs since the voucher couldn't be used with the smaller items. Then we had to run around like dogs picking up the vouchers to prevent customers from picking somemore. The cleaners were also mobilised to aid us. Then we had to cut the cake for the customers to eat. I didn't know that Singaporeans were so on the ball when comes to FREE stuffs..-----free food!! There were catered food that were ready for grab when Courts opened at 10. Clement, Jeremiah and I mended the cake.

We were then sent to pump balloons and giving them out to kids. Thankfully I wasn't the one blowing nor tying. I jus gave out balloons throughout. It was kinda self entertaining. Clement was dozing off due to lack of slp[he spoke on the phone till late at nite].

Clement with the balloons...He was trying to see how much he could carry at a time..

Here's myself...

Clement and I then went to Giant during our lunch break to get food for the 5 of us. We then went to the staff area to eat. The other 3 hadn't had their break yet and so we left their food in the office. Then we had to rush off to meet Wayne to give out the bingo tickets for the bingo game which would start at 3pm. Clement and I walked around giving out. The bingo game lasted very short as compared to the day before. The customer that won was lucky as 4 numbers fell on the row that contained the "free" number. After that the auction for the Xbox 360 commenced. The starting bid was $33. The price went up very fast and it ended at $600. The retail pice was $699. During the 2days of giving out the bingo tickets, there were customers whom we told that the tickets were free and that there was a prize to be won, they just seem to think that it was some scam. In the end we had a queue of customers after Wayne announced the final call to collect the bingo tickets.

We then went for our well deserved break and then report back to work. Then Chris needed 3 ppl to report to Wayne. So Clement, a guy who lives in Toa Payoh and I went to look for him. He told us to be back awhile later and so we went to slack. When we returned to him, he said he had found a cashier to help him and so we went for a short break. An auntie in the lift said in cantonese that we had been hanging around that area for a long time.

We then report back to the cashier area where we worked as packers. Then we went to take our break soonafter. lol again we were back at the Staff area eating dinner. This time it was only Clement and I. We intended to eat at IKEA but it was packed. After dinner, we went to do packing again. We were told by Chris to leave at 10pm when she learnt that we had school tmr though matter of fact, it was just me. So we all left at 10 for home. Coincidentally, 1 of the guys lived at Blk 580, the block beside mine. haha!

Extra notes

Mia lee was there too. Wasn't as eye catching as Jamie Yeo who came the day before.

We confirmed our suspicions that Jeremiah was in fact a gal dressed as a guy. =)

Come home to better value

~The chapter ends here...~

2007-04-16T20:08:00.000+08:00

My weekends with Courts

Day 1

The working hours are 10am-1opm. On the first day of work, Clement and I met up with each other and went to work. It was already 9.30++ when we were reached the vicinity. We decided to go to IKEA to have our breakfast. Sadly, it was very packed and our supervisor, Hassiah wanted us to be on time. So we skipped breakfast and reported for work.

When we were there, our supervisor gave us a briefing and then gave us our uniforms which was a white T shirt with the courts logo. Our first task was to help roll up some ads and also placed some ads on the ads board. After that we became packers. We needed to pack stuffs which the customer bought into different size of plastic bags in respective to the size of the item. Items which are too huge would require to be tied so that the customer would be able to carrry them. Then we need to paste the paid sticker on the item. My first attempt on pasting the paid sticker was a failure. lol.

We were called by Wayne later to help him with some stuffs for the next day's event. We had to crush a few stacks of Courts $33 vouchers and "thank you" and store them in boxes. Our hands were aching cos the edges of the paper are sharp. I didn't get any papercut though. He looked like a korean and was also a fun manager to work with. =D

We weren't able to complete crushing all the vouchers and thankyous at the appointed time. We took a break for lunch and we went to IKEA. Sadly again...it was packed. Therefore we went to the foodcourt in Giant where we bought our food and returned to the Staff area to eat. We were so hungry then cos we didn't have our breakfast. We saw Jamie Yeo too. She was in the room when we were there. She came out soonafter. It was my first time seeing her up close. After our meal, we were back at the office squashing papers. Then Clement and I had a heated debate about mahjong. Is it a game that depends alot on luck? or is it just skill? With tht debate....we managed to squash all the papers, without feeling as if it was taking a long time as we were occupied in thoughts. I think we did kinda fast. The 3 of us involved in squashing the papers were Clement, Jeremiah and I.

Crushing, squashing and more crushing...

It was kinda a priviledge to sit in the GM's office. haha!

The "end product".

After that we went out to help Wayne to distribute flyers and bingo tickets. @ 6pm there was a bingo game. The prize was a portable DVD player with screen. Wayne was the guy picking the numbers. It was so exciting cos many numbers had passed and there were no winners. Finally we saw a chinese hopping about and tada...she won.

After the bingo game we were sent to transfer the 500pillows from the storeroom at lvl 4 to the showroom at lvl2. These pillows would go at a price of $0.33 the next day. We had our dinner after that. Clement and I went to Giant to get our food and then went back to the Staff area to eat. We then went to lvl2 to slack around and took some pictures.

Enjoying the comfort

@ the kitchen

We then decided to report back to work after much slacking. We did the last part of the day packing before we knock off from work. The next day we had to be there at 7.45am!!

2007-04-12T22:33:00.000+08:00

11th April

Clement and I went to Peninsular Plaza during the early afternoon to register for a job as porters. Our job is to help customers carry their furniture to the counter and packing it. We also had to move furnitures to the show room. If we're lucky, we get to give out flyers. The working hours are 10am-10pm. $6 per hr.

Pictures taken on the 30th Storey of Peninsular Plaza. We thought we could see what it is like from that high. However flanking either sides were offices....

- In the night -

I went over to meet Eugene and we played pool with him. Earlier we went to Cheers, Hg Point where Eugene got me a beer, Amsterdam. I got a packet of prawn crackers to go with it for fear that it would be very bitter. lol. Then we played pool. I only won Eugene once cos he made a mistake by pocketing the white and black ball together. Then as the game went on, the beer got to my head and I couldn't really focus. Eugene was still able to control. As for me, my entire body just felt like lying down. First time getting such a strong sense of instability...wonder what 2 cans of that would do to me. Gabriel, Eugene's friend came to join us when we were already high. I played a game with Gab too. Lost. I was missing badly...lol Very bad very bad...

We then went over to Jalan Kayu to have supper. Eugene's friend came over to pick us up. I had cheese prata, egg prata and the egg plaster. Eugene and Gabriel ate heartily too. =D

2007-04-12T22:14:00.000+08:00

Tuesday, 10th April

I met up with Aaron and Clement and we went to town. There we were joined with 1 of Aaron's friend, Weibin. We then went to have our dinner at the food court in Wisma. After dinner, we went to Flesh Imp where Weibin bought some clothes for himself, handpicked by Aaron lol.

It was raining heavily then and Aaron wanted to meet up with some of his other friends who were also in Orchard. When the rain stopped, we went over to Starbucks, Paragon where we waited for his friends to arrive. Meanwhile we ordered our drinks can slacked around. Clement was dozing off while listening to his ipod.

The 4 of us went to play pool at Cine after that.

Whosoever wins would stay while the loser gets replaced. So Clement and I were the first pair to play. I lost. haha! The next up was Weibin who won Clement. Then Aaron defeated Weibin and then I won Aaron. It's a gd thing that we won at least 1 match each LOL. Then the 2nd cycle I had to play against Clement. I pocketed the black ball...lol. GG

A funny thing happened:

During the match where Weibin played against Clement, he mistook a striped ball for the cue ball...and used that to pocket another of his ball. Very comical. haha!

We then went home after that.

I took service 156 home. This is how it looks like. The theme is pub-like I assume. Very nice!!!

2007-04-11T00:10:00.000+08:00

6th April - Good Friday

Choir pract was at 4.30pm as Gd fri service would begin at 5.30pm. The stations of the cross started and service followed. Fr. Paul was the celebrant that evening. The service lasted 2hrs and we did many satb hymns. In manus tuas and wait for the lord sounded really nice. Some of our choir members cried while singing those hymns. After the service, a group of us went to 327 to break our fast. We had rice with dishes. Hmm..the tofu tasted nice. haha! oh ya....Elvie sang the psalm very well!

7th April - Easter Vigil

- We assembled outside church, near the bonfire.

- Then we had a procession into church, Fr luke was doing the singing that evening. Fr Tay was the celebrant.

- The exultet and the alleluia done by Fr Luke was WOW.

- I didn't get that surge of excitement or emotions when the transition from before Gloria to after like I had the past years. Sad. The first part of the mass was supposed to be dull and after gloria, should be hyped up since the music is back.

- Then there was baptism of the elects.

- Festive Alleluia was good. Our mistakes aren't obvious to the congregation lol.

- After mass, I was so famished that I ate the easter bun as soon as I could. Then there were lots of wishing...hmm...didn't feel as wonderful as the past years. Still good.

- A few of us went over to 327 to eat. We ordered deer meat hor fun which turned out to be super ex. We ordered 2plates of 2ppl serving and each plate cost $15. I shared with Vincent. Then the adults were questioning the lady serving us. lol.

- I tagged along with Berd & nana to a pub in Changi where we celebrated Daniel's bday. This pub is situated in the civil service chalet. The beer they ordered that day wasn't really to my liking. Joyce made a cake for Daniel and it was delicious. 3 layers of different chocs. I remembered there was oreo, fudge and the cake. I also played pool with Daniel...and I lost. lol.

- There were many active girls and "girls" roaming around the changi area. Most of them were standing by the roadside waiting for some1 to pick em up.

The few of us celebrating Easter boy's birthday!

I dislike wearing formal....

2007-04-09T00:32:00.000+08:00

5th April - Maundy Thurs

I went for Maundy thurs mass with Mel. Jessica came to sit with us after mass commenced. The music that evening wasn't really good as I don't even feel the emotions that I should have felt. Since it was in memory of Christ on the night where he washed his apostles feet and his preparation for his death, I should feel sad. The music plays a huge part in this....oh wells..

After mass, we didn't go to IJ Nativity for the adoration. Instead we went to the choir room where we had our dinner. Nancy had specially made hokkien mee for the choir. Joyce made cookies and muffins. Haha! The cookies were nice!! We then set off for church visiting after our dinner. Jessica didn't join us as she was involve in decorating the church. Mel, Yvonne, Gene and I took Berd's car. As usual, we sang in the car.

The churches we went were in town and were all within walking distances. The first church we visited that night was Our Lady of Lourdes. It was kinda a indian catholic church cos there were inscriptions in the indian language. Even the meditative hymns were sung in tamil?

We went to St. Peter and Paul church too. They had a very nice parish centre but the church is still have run down. They were still seeking for contributions to the church's renovation. Our final stop was at Good Shepherd's Cathedral. There we heard how Peter Loh choir sounded like. Undeniably....nice. haha!

We then went to a nearby coffeeshop where we had some food and drinks. I was so famished then that I bought 2 small pies and a can of drink from St.Peter and Paul's before going to the coffee shop. It was a pity I took only 2 pies....it was soooo delicious.

The statue of Pope John Paul II outside Good Shepherd's cathedral.

2007-04-06T01:23:00.000+08:00

28th March

Clement, Aaron and I went to town on that day. After we got our movie tickets to Mr bean's Holiday, we went to Ngee Ann City to shop. Clement was looking for a soft toy which he intended to buy for his friend, Grace. We searched a few places in Taka itself. We spent some time wandering around b4 we managed to find the soft toy, which was placed on the shelf by a salesgirl. So it meant that previously we were looking for something which wasn't there at all.

Aaron got a soft toy for his friend and Clement got his huge green soft toy for his too. So happily we went back to Cine where we decided to have lunch at Yoshinoya. After Aaron and I got our meals and had started to dig in, Clement was still sort of....in a daze. Then he said he had to leave to pass the soft toy to Grace. I kinda expected it ady la... So he just left hurriedly to Raffles Place to meet her. When Aaron and I had finished our dinner, we then decided to go shopping as Aaron expected Clement to be back very late and that the movie wouldn't be worth watching.

It was when we were walking towards Wisma when Clement called to said he had reached Somerset. So after much talking, we went back to Cine to watch our movie. We were kinda late ady and when we got in, it was scene in which Mr bean was eating the lobster. Ha! The movie was hillarious and entertaining.

We went back to Yoshinoya cos Clement wanted to eat.

Some Pictures we took then...

Clement was still chewing...chewing....

This was an unprepared shot but nevertheless....it turned out well.

2007-03-28T14:24:00.000+08:00

22nd Mar - Meeting Jas & Rita

I met up with Jaslyn at Buona Vista ard 7plus where we later headed to Holland Village to have our dinner. Rita was supposed to join us but had to meet up with her fren on last min notice. So Jas and I went to the hawker centre at HV to have our dinner. We had nasi lemak and we had fruits after our meals lol. Red and green apples. I had to settle for the red ones in the end since the greens were too sour. We played cai quan to see who gets to finish the last few slices of apples...cos we were too full then. =D

We then went over to Breko. Rita had asked us to look for her there. She was with Cherissa. We ordered a few bottles of beer and played some games. We managed to catch up with one another as we have not seen each other for some time. Lots to talk about...splendid nite.

Later in the nite, another of Rita's fren (lao bung) came by to join us. We then played a few games and chatted somemore. Jas and I left the place at 10.45.

Pictures were taken in Breko

2007-03-20T01:51:00.000+08:00

Praise the Lord! I made it!

I had been preparing to weeks to get myself ready to sing the psalm for last Sat's mass. The psalm which I was supposed to sing had a tricky part in which I fumbled most of the time. During Friday pract, I sang the psalm twice in front of the choir. I trembled with fear despite them being the ppl whom I know. Soon I realised that it wasn't stage fright but it was the fear of not being able to do well. AK was our ogranist for this week since Ninian had to do his 1st aid exam.

On Sat evening itself I managed to pull thru. Praise the Lord! Indeed I am glad that I was able to sing well to God. I remembered my hands turning numb when I was singing the psalm. I channeled all my fear to my hands. The process of going up there, to deliver the psalm and to walk down from the sanctuary was a totally new thing to me. It's an entirely new experience and I'm glad I had the honor to do it. I am really thankful to God and to the people from my choir who had prayed for me.

After mass, we went to a food court in Serangoon where we had our dinner. Then Berd gave a few of us a leave home. Like the other times....we sang in the car! haha!! ^_^

To Mel: Hey mel...nxt week it'll be ur turn! Pray and the lord God will guide u thru. No worries! You can do it.

2007-03-14T21:27:00.000+08:00

I'm working

Clement & I had got a job which requires us to give out flyers outside Ngee Ann Poly. This is my 3rd day and I'm feeling kinda sick of doing it. Although it's an extremely simple job, I feel so drained. We slacked at the bus stop and hand out our flyers to mainly students of NP or other teenagers tht passes by. Then most of our time we're just sitting around chatting and looking out for mosquitoes. We joked alot too and have stomach cramps after laughing so much. lol. $5 per hr and 7hrs per day. The journey to and fro is horribly long. $175 for 5 days and I'll be off looking for another job. EXHAUSTED!

this is the area we normally patrol to give out flyers...Haha! camera shy? LOL..

Anxious as Sat draws near

I'll be cantoring this Sat and it'll be my first time. I'm feeling very anxious as I wouldn't wan2 disappoint any1. Most importantly I wan2 sing well to please God and hope to inspire the congregation. Well at least....deliver the message the proper way. I still lack my formal attire...and I need to get it soon b4 I need to panick.

Easter Vigil Pract

The hymns we're singing for this Easter Vigil mass are very challenging and are nice too. There are lots to learn and I hope I'll enjoy it too.

My friends

Jas and Rita are doing their attachment and I've not seen them for weeks! Rita has been addicted to mapling and I'm still finding a time to find a day to meet up. Jas seems upset doing all those crazy BioInfo stuffs at her workplace. Oh wells... sisters!! All the best!! Keep in touch via sms meanwhile...

Recently, weijie contacted me and he is interested in playing WoW again. That's gr8. Contact me soon, bro. =)

"Pick your cocktail." - TequilaFiery, bartender of fire.

2007-03-07T01:25:00.000+08:00

The vacation begins

My vacation has begun after 2 weeks of intense examinations. The first paper I had was BPT which was open book. It was the only paper among the 6 that are sat thru all the way. The paper wasn't considered tough...its just that there was alot to write and I hadn't enough time. The papers I found very tough this sem was Bioinfo and Org chem. I really do hope I can pass all my modules this sem and secure a decent gpa. Hope for the best.

I've lvled my mage to 45 and I'm enjoying pvp-ing. I would have to get to lvl 70 soon to get my nice gears haha. ^_^Awhile ago I've just installed wc3 and played with Clement, Aaron and ZK. It was quite fun.

Next aim - lvl 50 -Dragon Breath

Choir stuff

Mel and I have been chosen to cantor for the 4th and 5th sunday of Lent. I'm really very glad that I'm given a chance to sing. ^_^ happy! Really hope I'll not disappoint my choir ppl. Main reason, to glorify God my doing my best.

Friends

Recently I've went to play pool with Clement and Aaron. My pool skills are improving haha. I miss my friends, Jas and Rita too. I've not seen them since the last day of exams and they'll be going for their attachments. Hmm...hope to meet up with them soon.

2007-02-20T21:41:00.000+08:00

Eve of CNY

The eve of CNY fell on Saturday this year. Therefore we had a mass on that day at 4.30pm instead of the usual 6pm. I kinda screwed up the acclamation which I had to sing. I was supposed to hold some notes at the beginning but I didn't and thank God I was able to finish it without breaking up or made it too obvious that it was messed up. Argh...damn...well after mass, I went back home to get ready to go over to my grandparents place(father side) to have reunion dinner. The food they had there was quite nice and I refilled my plate a few times with rice. mmm...abalone, wu xiang, meatballs... hahah!

CNY

I woke up sometime in the late morning and took my time to get prepared. My bro and I gave our cny well wishes to our parents be4 we left for our grandparents place(father side). There were quite a number of ppl there when we reached and there were more that were on their way. The food that day wasn't that appealing to me and so I had only bee hoon with sotong balls and ba kua. I joined in to play cards with my cousins and uncle too. We left the place during the late afternoon to go over to my other grandparents place. There I had dinner and played cards with my grandma, uncle, aunt and bro. I played mahjong too! I went out to meet my friends at Marina Sq after that, which was probably 10plus in the nite.

I met up with Clement, mutou, Gladys, Zk and 2 more ppl whom I wasn't so familiar with at the arcade in Marina Sq. I accompanied them as they played their games. Some of them played pool while some played the video games. After that, we went to the cinema to get our food and drinks. We watched the movie Protiege. It was a nice movie. ^_^ I forgot to bring my keys out and therefore decided to lodge at Clement's hse for the nite. Clement played wc3 while I lazed around. I slept awhile and I was awaken by clement's sis to play "in between" lol. We played till 6plus in the morn b4 we went to slp. Mutou was the biggest winner lol...he cleared the pile a few times. haha

We woke up at around 12plus and we went to the yoshinoya in CP where we had our lunch. Mutou and Gladys didn't join us. After that, we went back to Clement's house again. I took a nap and then went home.

the Burning Crusade

I've gotten the expansion for WoW sometime ago. I've lvled my Blood elf mage to lvl 36. haha! It's so pretty!! ahh!!

Exams coming!

The exams are coming. Earlier I studied with Jas at Yoshinoya, CP. LOL we ate 2 meals there though we weren't there very long. BPT is so tough and the first paper is BPT! ahh!!

22nd Feb - BPT
23rd Feb - Marketing LS
26th Feb - Cell bio
27th Feb - Org chem
28th Feb - Bio info
2nd Mar - Med mic

STUDY STUDY!!!!!

oh ya 1 more thing to stress....tmr's "signed by ashes"!!

2007-02-06T22:46:00.000+08:00

2nd Feb - 19!!

I didn't go to school that day. Instead I went to Orchard with Clement and ZK. Clement wanted to shop for a long sleeve shirt. Finally, he decided to get the shirt at Library in Tangs after much walking. We then went home where I got prepared to go over to my grandparents' place. My grandparents wanted to give me hongbaos! lol. I went there sometime in the late evening. After that, I went over to my aunt Helen's place to borrow the camera from her. Clement had suggested that we go clubbing tht nite. Initially we were thinking of eating at some restuarant, pool and movie.

I went to church to see some of my choir frenz since I was nearby. However they were practising and I felt kinda awkward. I left as soon as I arrived lol. I went over to meet up with manda since she was also nearby. Chatted with her about the old times. Haha!! About the easter vigils....the x'mas masses. lol. Also caught up and updated one another.lol Stayed there for awhile and then went home to get hongbao from my parents! haha!!

I met Clement at CP and we left for Clarke Quay - our destination, MOS. We took some picts in the train haha! I was figuring out how to off the flash. Well.. We had to wait for Aaron when we were at Clarke Quay since he was busy jio-ing a gal. He wanted to send the gal he liked to City Hall mrt. He is still ever so secretive when it comes to the gal. He doesn't show us how she looks like nor tell us her name. So low profile! We then went to macs to have something to eat since we were intending to dance till 4am in the morn. Funny thing: Clement and Aaron wore exactly the same shirt that nite. They got it at different places on different days and didn't know that each other got it! lol....It was really funny.

Clement and Aaron shared the cost of my entrance fee and also treated me drinks. haha! thanks buddies!!! Hmm.... MOS was not as nice that nite compared to the prev time at Phuture. Anyways I saw a gal who was a blood elf look alike. Wow! haha!! We danced till 4plus and then we cabbed home. It was fun afterall.... I had a tequila shot and we shared the beer, long island tea, vodka lime/orange. Didn't drink as much as compared to the other time too. We switched between places to dance that nite. We were in the R & B room and also in the techno one. The R & B room was very packed and there were lots of guys. The only eye catching gal was the blood elf look alike. Haha!! ZK didn't join us though earlier he said he would. Jas was entertaining me thru sms sometime between 12-2 as I was commenting to her about the blood elf gal. Thanks Jas!

We took this in the train.

A candid shot!!

Clement & I ( Bros for life)

2007-02-06T01:47:00.000+08:00

1st Feb

It was the eve of my birthday. I spent my day in school accompanying Jas and Rita. There wasn't any lessons for me though. Then I stayed with them while they were doing their Protein Tech Project. We were munching on prawn crackers in the library. Haha! Anyways I was entertaining myself with the soduku which Jas had in her phone and listening to songs.

They finally called it a day some time in the evening. It was probably around 6.30++. So we left the library and we were deciding where to go for dinner. They were intending to celebrate my bday in advance since they weren't going to school the nxt day, and neither was I. While we were walking down the stairs, Rita said she had to go and find Jon for some stuffs. I was suspecting smth and tried to follow her lol! However I didn't and so I followed Jas to Food Junction to wait for Rita.

I was touched and surprised when I saw Rita open a box containing a slice of cake. Blueberry cheesecake! She got it from the library cafe. We had a candle but no lighter. So make believe there was a flame!!! ^_^

We had jap food for dinner. I had the chicken omalette with rice + fried tofu. After dinner we walked to the area outside our lecture hall and started taking lots of pictures! It was a very enjoyable and fun night! We stayed there till 9 and med mic was till 9 too. lol wad an irony...

lol 1 of the many funny pictures we took. This 1 was a candid shot. lol..I raised my hand to indicate I wasn't rdy.

Jas....act cute? lol

This is my "da jie"

2007-01-30T21:13:00.000+08:00

Friday, 26th Jan

We took this pict somewhere at Cine

We went to Cine to play pool and to watch Apocalypto. My pooling skills are better now haha! We had our lunch at the food court in Cine. After that we went to play pool since we had an hr plus before our movie commenced.

The movie itself was kinda gory with lots of bloodshed. They showed human sacrifices....digging out the heart and chopping of the heads. The movie was about a stronger group of Mayan ppl who went out to conquer other tribes which were smaller and less equipped. Then it showed how they treated their prisoners. Amongst the prisoners there was a guy who was prophesised to kill his captives. Its quite an interesting show. ~M18~

NYP OPEN HOUSE!!!! (sat)

I reached school at about 9.10am. I was a lil late. My groupmate, Abrey was ady there. The lecturer-in-charge gave us a briefing and we were off to go. I had to make bread using the bread machine. Jas and Rita were involved with the Molecular Biotechnology booths and mine, the Food Science. I don't even know what Food Science is all about in detail. Then I had to read up on the notes and it was kinda crappy initially but finally managed to get the hang of it. The booth which Rita managed was about the "mushroom" project while Jas was the "Zebrafish" project. There were times I went over to Rita's booth to help with the introduce MB to the visitors. I find it more fun compared to the 1 I was assigned since I'm in MB! We stayed there till about 6plus where we had to help out in the clearing. Fun yet exhausting day.

There were some events that were really funny

There was a chinese couple who came to the Food Science booth. (speaking with the chinese accent)

Chinese guy: [pointing to the seeds] Are these seeds used to make bread?

Myself: [in my thoughts] what.....the......heck.....

Myself: [replied] These seeds are for deco purposes.

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Then there was this family which came by....

I told them about Food Science but they didn't seem interested. I couldn't rmb clearly what initially happened but I know I took a bottle of sample and showed them. The top of the bottle was potato chips. The bottom was the materials to make potato chips- Potato flakes, oil, flavouring. Then I told the dad that the oil is trans fat and yea he knew that trans fat was bad. So he started telling his family tht they shldn't eat chips and kept nagging on and they left my booth just like tht. lol it was damn funny la. Then his daughter looked at me and =.= ". LOL. funny!! haha!

2007-01-26T00:47:00.000+08:00

I'm back

Ok I've not been blogging lately and I think I should update now.

Renewed my WoW

I've renewed my WoW account and I'm lvling my mage with Clement again. I've started a few new characters since I resumed. Burning Crusade is also out and I can't afford it!! lol...Should be able to get it by CNY. The blood elves are so pretty!!

Picture taken from www.worldofwarcraft.com

School happenings

I had my Cell bio pract test on Wednesday and we was 90% exact compared to last year's paper. I think I would be able to pass it but can't score. I was involved in Open House today. My duty was to place the NYP "goodie" bag on the seats in the lecture hall. Jas and Chin Siong were with me too. There were so many schools which came and amongst them, Montfort Sec came too. Haha! Anws I didn't go for med mic nite lesson since I felt that it was a waste of time. The lecturer jus read from the slides. Jas and I walked around the school after we had done our duty. We went to the Food Science area to buy cheese doughnuts which tasted quite good. We also went over to the pharma side to take our weight haha! We have Open House on Saturday...OHHHH!! I can't go for mass!! My shift is from morn 8plus to evening 6plus. Totally crap! I'll be baking bread...

My bro's bday celebration

My bro's bday celebration was held at my grandparents' place last sunday. It was a pre-bday celebration since his bday would be on a weekday and its easier to gather ppl on weekends. My mom ordered pizza and my grandma cooked bee hoon and we had other stuffs like otah, chicken nuggets and more.

Marketing Presentation

I had my marketing presentation some time ago. I was so suay to step on dog shit while looking for a taxi. The presentation itself was kinda crappy. I was anxious and didn't really elaborate my part well. Then there was some1 playing the big dog. Trying to take all the qns till the lecturers have to ask him to stand down and allow the other group mates to ans. Then I had to go to the washroom to scrape for the mess on my shoe(and the shoe isn't mine! Belongs to my dad). lol and my attire was kinda crappy. I was wearing a black jeans and pink long sleeve shirt with some amethyst coloured tie. haha!

Exams are coming in 27days. I've got a paper the day after CNY.

2007-01-14T13:34:00.000+08:00

I've finally managed to get 2 pearls for Hexic!! And I've managed to make it to the top of my friend's list. HAHA!

Earlier in the week, I went to IKEA with Jas. It was such a long journey la! We had to take to 132 to Red Hill and then take another bus to IKEA. We reached IKEA sometime in the late afternoon. I had the Swedish meatballs and curry chicken. Haha!! The meatballs with the cream sauce tasted so great!! Jas had her salmon which tasted very fresh too. She gave me a few shreds to try out. It was my first time trying salmon. Perhaps I didn't dare to try in the past cos I thought it would taste kinda weird and also its meat colour is also different from the common fishes.

After that we went to Town for a walk and then she left to meet her friend, hui. I returned home from Dhoby Ghaut. To Jas: "pengyou shi hu xiang li yong de?" hahahaha!! ok ok jk arh.

Med mic nite class on Thursday

I stayed in school with my other friends and it was interesting as this was our first nite class. Jas, Jenn, Doreen, Chin Siong, Zzl and I had our dinner at SC(south canteen). It was so fun just sitting around with friends and crap. haha! Our class started sometime at 7. The lecture theatre was cold and it had also began to rain outside. Hmm..I thought the lecture wld be interesting but it turned out tht it wasn't. The lecturer was just reading off the slides and he was speaking as if time was running out. Most of his lectures will be tested in the examinations but whatever he said was from the notes and there wasn't much of any extra info he gave. Just wadeva is in the slides, he jus read off. lol like tht I also can teach... totally kuku.

Saturday

Mass was quite gd. We sang "loving and forgiving" which I felt was nice. Mel's bro, Vincent, had joined our choir since Friday. Yay! new member! Ok we still need more though.

After mass, I left immediately to meet up with Clement who was already waiting for me at Hg Mrt station. We then took the train to town to meet up with Aaron. We intended to watch "Kungfu mahjong" but the time slots tht were left were 9pm++. Since we didn't wan2 waste money to cab home in the nite, we decided to just have dinner and play pool. We had our dinner at the food court in Wisma Atria. Then we went to Cine to play pool. My pooling skills are still as crappy as ever though its improving(very slightly). lol

I want the k800i

2007-01-09T19:54:00.000+08:00

Pictures from the thanksgiving dinner!! 23rd Decemeber 06

We had dinner at the club house at Daniel's place (Florida Condo). I didn't make it for mass as I was shopping earlier at Vivo City and then had to go over to Bugis to get the strudel. I was with Clement and Eugene then. As I was already late for mass, I had dinner with them at a chicken rice stall at Bugis. haha...it tasted great.

The thanksgiving dinner we had was marvellous. We had friends from overseas who came to join us. There were lots of laughter and we all had lots of fun. Peter, Justin, Berd and Daniel were the jokers of the nite and not to forget Elvie too! We got to sing x'mas carols too!! It was so fun!! oh ya..I glurped down 2 cans of beer and it didn't have any effect lol. I just got bloated. ^__^

Sitted beside me is my cute lil sis!! haha!! To marie: Finally able to take a nice pict with u!

Funny faces....except for a quite serious looking one -->

The YOUTHS of SRC. We certainly do need more youths. haha! Clockwise direction, Tht'll be me, followed by our organist, Ninian, Bass boy, Mel, our wonderful conductress, Elvie, sweet soprano, Jess and the lil soprano, Marie.

2007-01-08T00:11:00.000+08:00

My Sunday

I woke up early this morn and my aunt came over to bring me over to her condo to do the usual chores. I still have 10more times left. Oh man...and its like..spread over a few mths. At least 2mths plus cos I only do once a week. I really do wish to complete this and free of this wkend chores haha!

After cleaning she sent me home. LOL I'm a very lucky domestic helper. Haha!! I get to be ferried to and fro. I went out with my family for lunch at Jalan Kayu. I had 2 plain pratas + 1/2 cheese prata + 1 egg prata + some indian rojak + some curry chicken = HAPPY. Haha! I went home to watch my last episode of Gong which was so sweet.

Then managed to take a short nap and then went out to have dinner with Clement. Hmm so many stuffs to do. However I think I shldn't complain since my friends are the ones that are more likely to yank all their hair out due to the mass influx of proj work. We managed to clear our bpt and there is med mic presentation tmr. Oh this is so exhausting.

My cute lil bro and I at a prata stall in Jalan Kayu

1 chance

2007-01-07T00:21:00.000+08:00

Epiphany!!

The hymns we sang during mass made me totally exhausted. It takes so much effort to sing as most of the songs I had to sing so high. However, it was a challenge and it was fun though. After that, a group of us went over to 322 for dinner. Its always so enjoyable to sit around with my choir frenz and chat. Though most of them are adults, they bring warmth and they share with us their life experience. Haha!

Post CT analysis

Well...my results aren't that fantastic. Hmm.. Jas and Rita did pretty well. Well its not the time to lament and cry over spilled milk. I've gotta learn and move on. Work hard for final year!! Jas, Rita, help me! haha!

Some thoughts

I'm glad to know that I have friends whom I can turn to when I'm down or when I need help. Thanks!!Hmm...lots of stuffs have occurred recently which got my emotions all screwed up. I'm still thinking what I should do. Hmm but it does seem that I there is nth much which I can do to change the situation. A-->B-->C. Am I suppose to just wait and treat u well till the opportune time comes?

I want a k800i

you > anything else

2007-01-03T21:58:00.000+08:00

Deep in thoughts

I went to school today to finish up my bioinfo reports and I've still got reports yet to be completed, projects yet to be follow to completion. I'm so tired though I know that my frenz shld feel even tired as they have so much more burden. Probably my emotions have been messed up and it's jus affecting me. The short hols didn't really bring any happiness but just a lil relief from school. A period of 2 weeks for me to escape reality. I've experienced some memorable times during the short hols itself though amidst all, I still felt hurt.

Love cannot be reasoned with logic. Though at times I'd try to think how you'd react. Why are you doing it? Why this and why tht. I know if you were reasoning it logically, the choice you took wld have been logical. It wasn't so. There were times when I kept quiet while walking, you'd say I was dao. I'm sorry. I was dwelling in my thoughts. Perhaps this was unnecessary worry I'm bringing upon myself. Well...at least...it brought a lil comfort.

Now I feel so vulnerable. I dislike this feeling. When I had u as a gd fren, even if you had raised ur voice and stared at me, I might not have felt tht kinda pain in which I felt earlier. I felt immense heartache. This is sooo not me. I know that..

I'm not sure what I've to do now. It's all about waiting. I expect more than you can give. I long for something which I couldn't have. Something I feel..even with time...the uncertainty will not go away.

2007-01-01T14:43:00.000+08:00

New Year's Eve

- fun time with my choir pals -

I went to Berd & Nana's place together with the other youths for some fun recording session. I was at Hg green waiting for the hair stylist to style my hair cos I intended to meet my friends in town after the recording session. As the hair stylist was still busy with someone else's hair, I had to leave since Berd was already on his way to pick me up.

Elvie was already at the void deck waiting for us when we reached. So we began our recording session! It was so fun and it was so cool to hear how u truly sound like thru the mic. Ok the lesson I've learnt is to not slang some of my words. Haha! I got a habit for doing that. Elvie displayed very nice vocals. Haha!! Then Yvonne, Jess, Mel and I slacked by the couch munching on tidbits and chocs. It was really gd experience and lots of fun. I left the place at about 7plus to meet up with my frenz at Somerset.

- The fun continues -

with Clement, Aaron and ZK

I reached Somerset at about 8 plus and my frenz told me they were still in Kovan. LOL! I wondered around Cine aimlessly and I told them I was on the verge of strangling 1 of them LOL. Anyways they reach at about 8.45++. So late liao! Ok so we went over to NYDC to have our dinner. I had the "2 become 1" spaghetti and the mocha. Simply love creamy pasta! It was kinda ex though. After that, we went over to Cine to play pool. Then we had count down at the Pool area too. It felt kinda ordinary...probably my mind was so preoccupied with some1. I've been waiting for her to reply my sms-es and she takes like ages. Oh wells I can't blame her either ha..

Ok I ain't very gd at pool and lost to all of them. However there is still the satisfaction when I pocketed my balls haha! After pool, we went to catch the Deathnote 2. The movie was quite nice. =D

After the movie we intended to play some games at E-2max. However there weren't space and so we wondered around aimlessly. We then decided to flag a cab to go to Kovan to have ponggol nasi lemak. We managed to get 1 after wondering for so long. Most of the cabs were on call or hired or just simply heading somewhere. Ponggol nasi lemak stall was already closed for business when we reached Kovan. Aaron alighted and the remaining 3 of us continued to 401 where we ate. After eating we walked home.

In my mind throughout I was deeply bothered by her. I just couldn't get it out. Seriously do wonder if what I did was right. Have I spilled everything too early? Ha...however what's done has been done. I'm lost. It hurt so much to suppress my emotions. It was kinda ouch when I heard she went clubbing. I know I shldn't feel tht way. anyways I can't say much.

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2006-12-31T01:21:00.000+08:00

Wednesday - Memorable -

I went to school sometime in the afternoon. Met Jas, Rita and the others in the lib. They were doing their mol gen project. So I decided to help em out since more ppl doing wld facilitate better efficiency. Initially they ran out of glue and so I went out to help them look for glue. The bookshop was closed and *light bulbed* I went to the printing shop and persuade the auntie to sell me the glue. Haha! Ok la...didn't expect myself to be a "lifesaver" haha! Then I spent my time there helping them gluing stuffs. It was really nice after it was completed. How I wished I was taking mol gen with them this year.

It was about 4plus when we left the library. Jas accompanied me to SGH for my checkup which was supposed to be at 3.30pm. We reached SGH at 6pm lol. The train ride was indeed long. By the time we got there the clinic was about to closed. So I was rescheduled to friday.

We then went to Vivo city to have dinner at Carl's Jr. We wanted to watch Deathnote 2 but the queue was so long and so we decided to go to another cinema. We tried PS and it was equally bad. So we walked from Dhoby Ghaut to Orchard. I got my vest from Heeren and then went to walk around somemore. After that it began to drizzle and we decided to leave for home. I accompanied Jas and we both alighted at the bus stop near amk mrt station. Then waited for her bus to arrive and then left for home.

Friday - Shopping again -

I met up with Clement, Aaron and ZK then we took the NEL. I went to SGH while they went over to town first. So sad la... go SGH alone!! It was a gd thing tht the entire process there wasn't long. After my checkup at SGH, I went to have lunch at Orchard. Then I met up with them at Far East. Hmm I got a new top too! After getting some ideas from Jas, I got myself a "graffitti" T-shirt to go with the vest. I'll be wearing it on NYE. I've spent so much this month!! ahh!!

Family photo from X'mas lunch @ relative place

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2006-12-26T16:46:00.000+08:00

Christmas Day

Morning mass

I came home at around 6plus in the morn. I took a quick shower and then went to slp on the couch in the study room. I woke up at about 8.13am and I panicked. I was supposed to be in church by 8.30am for choir pract. Despite the heavy head, I quickly got changed and left the house. I managed to flag a cab and I arrived at church not too late. I practised the acclaimation which I had to sing for the mass itself.

The mass was gd. Ninian gave us a lil surprise with the change in feel for the 3rd verse of "Angels we have heard on high". Overall mass was quite gd. Too bad we couldn't sing all the verses for "O come all ye faithful". I really did enjoy the singing and for a moment, my weariness left me. After mass I went home instead of going to Nancy's place. I decided to go to my relative's place for x'mas celebration. I haven't been going for the last 2 years I think! haha! I received lots of gifts from my choir frenz and I felt kinda bad not getting them anything yet. Recently my expenditure is way too high. I need to save up like I used to.

X'mas lunch

I went to my relative's hse with my family and we were amongst the early birds. I was talking to Clement on the phone since I was kinda bored. After that, got a plate and started on the pasta and the gnoh hiang. Hmm then tht was it. Then I jus sat around and there were times I jus took a snooze lol. I was really damn tired for I had only had an 1hr plus slp. After the gift giving session we left the place and I was already feeling very weary. Took a shower once I got home and went to slp.

X'mas nite with my buddies

I woke up at 7plus and found my new jeans gone. My dad had placed it in the washing machine. Argh I was like so sian when I heard tht. Then I continued to laze on the bed thinking of what to wear. In the end I managed to get a pair of jeans from the laundry basket and I wore my new long sleeve shirt. I took my medication and then went to cook noodles for dinner. After tht I got my dad to drop me off at hg interchange. There wasn't many ppl in Orchard as compared to the eve of X'mas.

I met up with Clement and Aaron at Cine pool. Clement's pool skills had improved alot since the last time. It was already 9plus then. We went to get a drink and went into the cinema. We watched Curse of the Golden Flower. LOL jay chou is so funny la. As in the way he acted. There were lots of laughter when it comes to his scene. The show itself has lot of actions but the plot isn't tht gd. Lots of bloody scenes la...nth much. 6.5/10
After tht we cabbed home.

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2006-12-24T00:11:00.000+08:00

Clubbing - Wednesday-

Clement and Eugene accompanied me to SGH in the afternoon. After my checkup, Eugene came over to my place where we got changed into our "clubbing outfits". We then met up with Clement and we went to town. We had our dinner with the gals, jenn and jas @ the ramen restaurant at Cine. Jas looked brilliant...with her makeups and nice outfit. Yep! 5 stars! The ramen I had was so spicy!! argh!! I'll never eat spicy stuffs from tht restuarant again! Oh and Jas brought the cookies she made! It was nice...mmmm.....yummy =D Ok so after we were done with our dinner, we went to catch the shuttle bus to Great World City.

We walked from GWC to Phuture. It was my first time to a club and yea...I was kinda blur. The queue into Phuture was so long and we had to wait and I had to tolerate the smokers who were around. Finally we were able to enter after such a long wait which left me perspiring. We redeemed our coupons for some drinks upon entering the club. Yea lots of smoke were in the air....I had to bear it but luckily, the air con environment made it much "breath-able". I had tequila shots and so did Eugene and Clement. My aim was to get high tht nite but I didn't. 4shots + 1 apple shooter + the first drink wasn't enough. So oh wells...Jas dragged me to the dance floor and we all danced. It was fun dancing and then as time goes by, the club was getting really packed.

The incident

While we were dancing, there was this guy who came close to us and danced with us. There were already lots of pushing and squeezing going on. Then the guy suddenly looked at me and shouted. I couldn't hear what he shouted lol..Its a gd thing though. Then I was yelling back at him that I can't hear him LOL. However after awhile, he came by and apologised to me and so I thought he was trying to hit on Jenn and tht's why he became nice. Eventually it was becoz it was Jenn's lao pengyou(old friend). HAHA!!

Back to the club

Well we were dancing dancing and guys came by glancing and yea Eugene and I assume that they were trying to hit on them and lol we said to each other " Fat Hope!!"

"Jennibird" was attracting lots of guys la!!

The surprise!

I met Rita at the entrance of the club when we were on our way to the toilet. She looked very well dressed and WOW? haha! It was nice of her to come and dance with us although she was with her sis and grp. She didn't stay for very long.

LOL funny

I need to mention this! There was a gay that was in the club and he was like smiling to Clement and Eugene. He even tapped their hands. Purely SICK!!!!!

Burnt out

Ok Eugene and I were totally tired after being literally pushed out of the dance floor. We then went out to the petrol kiosk to get ourselves a drink. Clement tagged along too. We left the gals at Zouk to party. They were to hyper la!! They went over to Zouk cos Phuture was so full. So after our rest, we went to Zouk to find them and they weren't there. They were at Phuture. By then we were kinda tired ady and just waited for them to come out.

It's over

The 5 of us went to the petrol kiosk to get our drinks and yea Jas was still so hyper but Jenn was like on the brink of collapsing! haha! So the both of them flagged a cab and left for jenn's home. Clement, Eugene and I then walked and rested ourselves at a bus stop. Then we caught a cab which to us to Dhoby where we had a short nap outside Starbucks. We then took the first train back home. Once I reached home, I took a shower. I still got a slight smell of cigarette smoke on my hair. After that I went down to slp on the other couch...by then Eugene was kinda asleep ady.

Woke up and yea...reality strucked! I had marketing meeting and I was real late..........

~that's all~

2006-12-19T20:35:00.000+08:00

Monday - eXcape --> beer =D

I met up with Clement and Aaron at hg interchange at about 9plus, coming to 10am. Then we went over to the coffeeshop outside hg mall to have our breakfast. Eugene was supposed to meet us too but he slept thru his alarms and didn't answer any of my calls. When we were waiting for service 89 at the interchange, he called and asked us to wait for him. We then hopped on the cab he was in and went directly to Excape.

Jenn, Cs, Jas and Rita were late so we went in first. Our 1st ride of the day was the Rainbow. LOL..and it was my first time seeing fear in Aaron's eyes. lol he was screaming thru-out the ride!! Then all the profanities came out lol...indeed a comical scene. =D The other 4 came soonafter and we went to queue for Rainbow again. Then there was the usual screaming....and more screaming...

Then my headache worsened and I felt kinda not my usual self. I accompanied them to take the Viking and tht is when my headache further worsened and I got a slight dizziness and nausea. Normally I only get the "butterfly in stomach" effect from the Viking ride but due to the headache it screwed my damn day! Jas accompanied out to Cheers to buy panadol then went back to BK to slack. It was a horrible afternoon!! However I'm grateful to have a nice grp of frenz who showed their cares. Lots of thanks to you ppl!! Aaron, Clement, Chin Siong, Eugene, Jaslyn, Jenn and Rita(in alphabetical order)

Ok after drinking some coke which Aaron advised, and the sweets and head massage from Rita I felt slightly better. Then we went to take the Revolution and then went to queue for the Go-Cart. The queue was so freaking long and nevertheless we still queued. When it was almost our turn, it rained, and the ride was closed. Then the rain stopped and continued. We decided to give up the wait since they had to clean the floor of the tracks and that wld take a long while. It was a long and fruitless wait. ~sigh~

After that, Aaron, Clement, Eugene and I took a cab to go to Cuppage plaza where we intend to play pool. I was feeling totally alright by then. The taxi driver forgot to on the meter! LOL after comparing with Jas and Jenn's cab ride, we saved about $3 lol. I didn't notice until reading the sms from Aaron. He sent this " Uncle like forgot to on meter". LOL. Ok I didn't fare well at pool since the 3 of them were all better skilled compared to me. After pool, we went to the food court outside the plaza to have dinner. We got ourselves each, a bottle of Heineken. Then Jenn and Jas came to join us. Jas' hair was wet and she looked so cute la haha!! lol few strands of hair smacked on her forehead LOL. Aaron was totally red after he finished his bottle. Clement was slightly flushed. =D Then Clement decided tht we play "cai chuan" and the one who guessed the right number, the one beside him/her wld have to drink. LOL we ordered additional 2 more bottles and played. Aaron didn't join us cos I think he couldn't drink anymore or probably he don't wan2 splurge on alcohols. haha!! The 3 ppl who drank the most were Clement, Jas then Eugene(in order of the amount of alcohol taken). I failed to get high.....

We be going to Phuture tmr nite. Argh...I'm gonna be so broke and I'll be shopping for my x'mas stuffs tmr too. Argh...SGH checkup tmr too.

the video of the Screamer!! LOL

2006-12-12T23:46:00.000+08:00

CT commenced

Alright I jus had my Cell bio and Med mic today. I do hope I can get at least a C for my cell bio though I have doubts of even getting a C. Med mic was ok and probably hope to do well since I was confident about the paper. I'll be having org chem tmr and I have still stuffs which I'm still not very sure of. ~sigh~ I do hope that everything will turn out well. Indeed I need divine intervention like before. =/

Preparation list for X'mas

Get my x'mas outfit
Get my hair dyed again (ash colour)
Come up with a new hairstyle for x'mas
Find someone to go to the D N D with me

That should be all I think....haha!!

Argh!! EXAMS!!

2006-12-09T13:46:00.000+08:00

Exams are coming!!!!

CT will commence on nxt Tues for me whereas it'll be nxt monday for my other frenz. I've gotta admit tht I've been quite slacky with regards to revision. Oh man... and Tues I have 2 papers, med mic and c.bio. I really do hope to get a decent grade (meaning C and above lol). Yep.. don't really have high hopes since I feel damn crap now. I don't understand why they have to forfeit our study break. Last sem we had 2wks of study break and it was so useful. Oh wells I need immense divine intervention and hope my brain stops leaking info....argh.... so far I've started on organic chem, med mic and a little on c. bio. Need to strife on....argh!!!

What a coincidence....all 3 of us wore black. =D

wooooo!!! =p

This pict is so nice!!! Rita looked so adorable. ~probably becoz of the lighting~ =X haha jkjk

What happened to ur hair, Jas? LOL =D

Jas finally wore a clothing which is not a T-shirt to school!! haha!! (slightly exaggerated. you know what I mean?)

for those who doesn't : most of the time she wears T

Ok I'll be waiting for her reaction =D

2006-12-05T19:28:00.000+08:00

Last weekend

I was overjoyed to when Marie said she would return to the choir. She had been on a 1 year break in preparation for her "O"s. She was still the usual cheery and smiley gal I know as before. To Marie: Great to have you back sista! I do look forward to spend a beautfiul and choral Christmas with u and the others!! Once again...welcome back!

After our 1st Advent mass of the year, we went to 327 where we had our dinner. Marie, Mel, Ninian, Alice and I sat by a seperate table since there wasn't a table big enough to accomodate all of us. So we had a gd chat that night....it was really enjoyable! I took a few picts with Marie and it didn't turn out gd so I shan't put it up.

Sunday

I went to my aunt's hse in the morn to do the usual chores. After that, I went home to prepare myself to go out later in the afternoon. I met up with Clement @ CP for lunch and then went over to his hse. Then we took the NEL and as usual, Aaron hopped on board @ Kovan. We went to Orchard Lido to watch "Battle of wits". We had our dinner b4 ths show at the jap restuarant at Cine(as usual lol).

The cinema was kinda crammed and it wasn't as good compared to GV or Cathay. The show was quite good though. With action, a lil romance and there weren't any boring parts. Haha! After that we left for home. My parents and bro were in M'sia so it was another night of home alone. =D

Some nice photos...

Rita..Rita...why are you frowning? Haha!! LOL we do look like docs don't we? =p Wow no wrinkles when u frown...its a complement =D But where are ur eyelids?!?!?

ChinChinla and I.

ChinChinla's bloodtype: B+

Recently he went to donate his blood. Congrats to him for his blood can now use to save all the other B+ ppl out there. =D

This pict was taken in the lect hall

Exams are coming!! Argh!!!!!

2006-11-28T21:12:00.000+08:00

Monday ~Eating lots with Rita & Jas~

There was BP tech in the morn and I managed to reach there on time. Rita and Jas came after me. We were supposed to make the LB broth during the pract. The making of the broth was bad. It smelled very bad lol. Then we were taught about the various parts of the fermenter. After pract, Jas, Rita and I went to CP with the intention to eat Sakae Sushi's buffet. However the buffet wasn't available till 3pm and we were very hungry then. So we decided to have something "light" and it was yoshinoya. Bad idea though but we were so famished. We studied BP tech in yoshinoya....then I took a nap. LOL.

We went up to Sakae Sushi at 3. I was still feeling kinda full then but nevertheless, we still went on with it. Jas started picking food which are quite queer to us. We had fried tofu, scalap, jap cold noodles, udon and lots of other stuffs. We didn't manage to eat 11plates per person so therefore we didn't make it worth. LOL. Well...the result of so much eating is 3 pregnant fishes coming out of Sakae. That was what Rita's description of us. Haha! It was fun though! =D

Tuesday

Exams are approaching and I've yet to begin my revision. Lots of stuffs that are yet to be completed. I'm getting stressed out. Argh.... partly due to my laziness too. We arrived in school at 9.30am this morn to view our lab specimens for like 10mins....then its over. Oh man..and we gotta go tmr at 8am!! I don't like BP tech!! totally....crap....

Rita left us during lunch time and I accompanied Jas thru out the day except for org chem tutorial. I forgot to bring my book again and went there without it. Despite that, I still paid attention to what was being discussed during the session. After school, a group of us(Jas, Eugene, Jenn, Chin Siong, Doreen & I) went to listen to a talk regarding about attachment and year 3 tracks. Eugene and I found out that we might not be able to do our attachments outside and it won't be done in accordance with the others. We would have it later. Then to get into the desired track....we'll be ranked according to GPA. So those with higher GPAs can get what they want. =/ Life's cruel. 1 mistake....and the dmg is so great. wells...since it had already happened, I'll have to live it. ~.~

2006-11-27T01:02:00.000+08:00

Featuring my mage! Lvl 51

I'm yearning to get my rank10 gears...it'll make my mage look so cool!!

2006-11-24T21:32:00.000+08:00

22nd Nov @ Hans [continued]

Hear no evil. Say no evil. See no evil. =) we can replace those monkeys eh.

Adding a finger to define cuteness for Jas

Sleepy sleepy Rita

2006-11-24T20:53:00.000+08:00

22nd Nov - Memorable =)

Rita was playing her psp earlier in the day when we had our free time. This pict was taken in the cafe in the nyp library.

After school, Jas, Rita and I went to YCK mrt to meet up with a classmate. We were going to the Great Eastern Centre to have a meeting with the senior brand manager of Chessedale. On our way there, Rita and Jas were discussing about food. LOL. Then they got excited when it comes to Sake Sushi. Haha..its kinda fun seeing them to hyper for at least the mood is kept jovial and light. Therefore being with them makes me happy =D

We alighted at Raffles and walked over to the GEC itself. Then we went up to meet the manager. He ushered us into a meeting room which was small and cosy. The meeting lasted for about an 1hr plus. Rita and Jas took lots of notes down. As for me, I just helped by asking questions =) 2 of our grp members weren't present though. The meeting wasn't tht boring and it worked out quite well. The manager was quite friendly and he chatted with us about other stuffs too.

After the meeting we went to Hans at the ground floor to have our dinner. Our classmate tagged along too. We found ourselves a nice sofa to slack in. Rita, Jas and I had spaghetti. I had my chipolata which I shared with Jas and Ta. Jas ordered a spicy spaghetti and Rita had the normal tomato tpye[if I've not mistaken]. Sipping my coffee and enjoy the company of my superb friends. It somehow makes life worthwhile and a word to describe it ~Happiness~

After having our spaghetti, we had fries!!

lol...I look better when I smile. To jas: don't u agree?

lol u ppl are so cute......... =p

2006-11-21T01:02:00.000+08:00

Sylvannaz, Lvl 49 mage @ Ogrimmar.

Photo taken by Solidmilk.

It feels so good to win in AB(arathi basin).

I'll upload more picts of my frenz chars and I soon. =D

2006-11-20T01:44:00.000+08:00

18th November - Buddies nite!

We sang "centre of my life" for mass again. I think we did quite ok. After mass I went home to take a shower and changed into my brown long sleeve shirt(was wearing choir T) instead of going for dinner with my choir frenz. I walked with Yvonne, Mel and Ninian to hg mall before we parted. Styled my hair and then spent some time online. Took a bus to hg interchange and then switched to 132 which wld take me to Orchard.

I sms-ed Jas on the bus as I was bored and I ended up chatting with her bf. LOL. I intended to be kinda crappy like I always am but decided not to then. So I didn't bother her for the nite. I reached Far East at about 9.45pm and walked to somewhere near Wisma to meet up with Aaron and Clement. We had our dinner at the jap restaurant at cine. I ordered a rice set whereas the both of them had ramen. We ordered a bottle of alcoholic beverage. Nama Sake if I've not mistaken. Aaron had already gotten the tickets to "Casino Royale", the latest Bond movie so we didn't have to queue then. We caught the movie at 11plus.

The movie itself was quite ok. Afterall its an action movie....can't really be bad. 7/10 is my rating for it. The duration of the movie was quite long and there was lots of action and it didn't end at a point when it seemed its the end. LOL. The movie ended at 1plus in the morn. We took a cab home. Aaron paid the fare from Orchard to Kovan while I topped the extra from Kovan to my home and Clement continued with the rest haha! Expenditure on tht day was.....quite alot.

About WoW

Recently I got my frenz, Eugene and Mark to play WoW. I've left my warrior and continued with my mage. Clement and I are back on "jubei thos". It's so much fun playing classes that owned lol. Clement's char is a warlock, Eugene's, a hunter, Mark's, a warrior. As for me I'm currently a lvl 49 mage =D I'm having so much fun in Arathi Basin!!! wahhaha!

2006-11-14T23:29:00.000+08:00

12 November - Grandpa's bday (father's side) @ Grassroots

my family and I

my bro, uncle and his kid -kinda early to have the x'mas tree up though. Its not even Advent-

My mom and I. - should have smiled though- =p

LOL. Ok I'm going to smile often during photo taking. =/

My grandpa and I

It was a buffet lunch and they had 15 different kinds of dishes. I was quite picky about food and left out the prawns and some other stuffs. haha!

2006-11-12T01:07:00.000+08:00

Wednesday - 8th Nov [NeWater trip]

I reached school sometime in the afternoon for the med mic pract. I skipped the lect in the morn as I intended to get my haircut. However the hairstylist I was looking for wasn't there so I didn't get my haircut then. I met up with Eugene and Mark at the school's macs for lunch. We went for pract after tht. Eugene brought me the consent form for the trip to the NeWater plant. Got it signed and handed in.

There were chartered buses and I followed the one which Eugene's class was in. There were NCC cadets who joined us for the educational tour itself. Hmm..the entire thing itself wasn't very intriguing nor can I say it was boring. At the end point there was this area where we can key in our message. LOL we did key in some crappy stuffs. I shan't mention it here though. =D

We reached NYP sometime in the evening. Mark had ady left for home in another bus. We then decided to have dinner at SC. Those present were Chin Siong, Zhenglong, Doreen, Jenn, Eugene and I. We ate and chatted to bout 8plus. It was my first time leaving NYP so late. Hmm... I did enjoy myself amidst their company. There was this nice....warm feeling. It was a fun gathering!! Do hope to have more!

Thurs - 9th Nov [ Buddies nite]

After bioinfo pract, Jenn. Jas and I left for CP. We didn't attend the marketing tutorial. We walked around CP for awhile and then accompanied Jenn to wait for her bus. Clement came to meet up with me too. After Jenn got on the bus, the 3 of us went to take the NEL. Aaron hopped on at Kovan. Jas alighted at Dhoby to go to Bugis.

We reached Vivo City at around 7plus. We had Carl's Jr for dinner. The meal I ordered was so expensive! It cost about 12 bucks! We watched "The Guardian" that nite. One of the better movies as compared to the last few movies I've watched. I'll give it a 7.5/10. We then took the last train back to SK. I waited for service 161 in vain and finally I decided to take a cab home after a 45mins long wait.

Friday - 10 Nov [Bonding session]

Eugene and I went to school tgh. We did our reports while waiting for Karen, Delia and Faith. We then went to FJ for lunch. Mark left us to play WoW. All of us supported the western food stall that afternoon. =D We then went to the library where we continued to chat. It was an enjoyable afternoon. Lots of laughter. Lots of crap were shared. Haha! Eugene and I didn't attend the Org chem lecture.

Got my haircut in the evening =D

2006-10-30T01:13:00.000+08:00

Sunday 29th Oct - morn

I went to my aunt's hse in the morn to do chores. After that, I went to church to meet up with Derek and the rest. We then walked to 401 where Iggy and I had our breakfast. We walked back to the bus stop near the front of the church to take a bus to Kovan. Derek had planned this bowling outing about 2wks ago and it made me feel bad if I turn him down again since I've been turning down quite a few of his prev requests to meet up and have fun. LOL. We played a few games of bowling. It has been a year since I last played it and I'm still not good at it. After our games, Iggy and I took service 101. It took me straight home while Iggy had to alight at the hg interchange and walk to church to meet up with his relatives.

To Vivo City again...

I met up with Clement, his sis and mutou at CP. I had yoshinoya's beef bowl for lunch. We took the train to Vivo City. We started browsing thru the many stores. There were lots of ppl shuffling around since it was a weekend. They had pre-booked tickets to "Deathnote" via online booking and we didn't have to queue to buy it. I doubt that there would be gd slots left at tht hr. We managed to get the back row seats! I spent $56 on a new pair of converse shoes. I saved about $10+ since Gladys had the converse card. Clement went ard scouting for t shirts. Eventually he bought 1, so did mutou and Gladys. We went back to Kovan to have Ponggol Nasi Lemak for dinner. It was raining quite heavily and we had to wait awhile before we were able to walk there. I accompanied them to have beancurd after dinner but I didn't order for myself. Took service 101 home.

"Death note" was an interesting movie. I feel that its kinda creative and its certainly better than "Japan sinking". I'll rate it 7/10. I heard that "Death Note II" is coming out soon =)

Cell bio and org chem report = incomplete. =X

I'm looking forward to the recording of the christmas carols! =D

2006-10-26T23:11:00.000+08:00

At a coffee joint in Vivo City

The 3 of us!! DarLynTa!!

Here's the crap patron Jaslyn with the crap provider, Daryl =D

I'm good when she's blur. =p

<---Her drink was good. Hers was yummy too ---->

Mine wasn't.

2006-10-26T22:32:00.000+08:00

To Vivo City with Rita and Jaslyn, Clement and Aaron

School ended earlier than usual since Bioinfomatics was cancelled due to the lecturer's daughter having chicken pox. I suggested we go to Vivo City since it was a new place and I was meeting Clement and Aaron later in the evening for dinner and movie. We took a bus from amk to Harbourfront. Rita and I slept during the long bus journey while Jas kept a lookout LOL.

After we reached, we walked around the shopping mall and finally decided to stop by at 1 of the coffee joints in the mall. The joint itself had swings but too bad they were already taken when we reached there. I ordered Iced cafe mocha and there wasn't whip cream at all!! Damn! I was so upset about that. Jas ordered the cookies and cream while Rita had her Mocha with brownies. Both of their drinks looked better than mine. My seems like the typical coffee from a kopitiam! Starbucks is better!! We took alot of photos there! Then Rita taught me how to smile. LOL. Full of crap. I really did enjoy myself and I know my pals did too. Enjoy crapping with u ppl...LOVE YOU STEP-SISTERS!! =D

After that, we went to different shops to look around. We saw clothings, clothings and more clothings(mostly gal's stuffs). Then I had to leave them awhile to go to the toilet. I met Clement and Aaron soonafter I came out. So I brought them to Tangs where Rita and Jas were. Did the normal intro-ing and then accompanied Rita and Jas to get Rita's sis bday prez.

I joined Clement and Aaron not long after Rita bought the prez. - a candle stick holder -We went to GV and got tickets for "Japan Sinking" since "Death note" had already red out. We then went to Carl's JR for dinner. The 3 of us had the same meal. Then the waiter(not sure if those serving at fastfood are called waiters) came by to bring us our food. He tilted the tray and the fries fell on Aaron. Aaron managed to catch some of the fries and it was quite a mix of funniness and oops-ness. haha! The guy was in a state of shock. He didn't even spoke which means he didn't offer his apology. He went to get a new packet of fries and gave it to us. He did apologise soonafter. However....customer service --> POOR. Aaron asked the guy to clean up the place when we were about to leave the area.

"Japan Sinking" wasn't very good. I'll rate it 6/10. The plot as compared to "Day after tomorrow" isn't that interesting and captivating. There were some parts which were kinda boring. the graphics can be seen that its too computerised. It isn't that good compared to DAT. I heard from Jas that "Death note" is a nice movie to catch. We took the NEL home. Clement and I walked to the "43 bus stop" where we chatted till my bus arrived.

Note of clarification

Hey Charl and Manda, I'm not attached to Isa. Btw manda I didn't see your post then. Sorry about that.

2006-10-25T20:06:00.000+08:00

About School thus far

I've started taking my old modules, Cell bio and Org Chem. I've been given a timetable which is somewhat different from my 2 buddies, Rita and Jas. I've been going to the Cell Bio and Org Chem classes with Eugene and Mark. Eugene is an anglican catholic while Mark is a catholic. Found out about it when we were chatting during the cell bio pract. Org chem pract was boring cos it was too draggy. The grp we were with for the org chem pract wasn't as good as the cell bio grp we were in. =D I've known Eugene since last year though we didn't really talk to each other often. Somehow I'm glad that I clicked with the both of them. At least I don't really feel out of place when I attend those yr 1 module classes.

To Vivo City with Isa -24th October-

I met up with Clement for lunch at Yoshinoya, CP before taking a train over to Hougang to wait for Isa. After meeting up with her, we took a train to Harbourfront. Hmm...she was listening to her mp3 then. We didn't really talk much during the journey there nor did we during our journey back. I was like a questioner and she just ans the question I asked and that's that. There was an influx of passengers at Outram Park. LOL...

There were lots of ppl at Harbourfront and it took us some time to get out of the train station. Ppl were squeezing about and trying to make their way to the exit asap. It was so packed! Vivo City itself was also packed! Swarms and swarms of ppl jus wandered around and the echo of voices was resounding in my head! We spent most of the time by the railing. We could see Sentosa from where we were. I intended to catch a movie with her but seeing how packed Vivo was, I gave up that thought. I could see that most of the time slots have been taken since they were RED out on the screen. Well so we spent our time walking, chatting and laughing. I went to the Converse and Nike shop to check out the shoes and the bags. I wan2 get a new pair of shoes! Vivo City itself had a few recreational spots. On the uppermost floor there was a gym, a pond where we saw many ppl wandering and playing in it and a playground. Shops near the playground were selling kids stuffs - Well planned! haha!

We took the NEL back to Hougang and I walked Isa home. On the return trip we didn't speak to each other much. She seemed worn out. I went to 7-11 to get myself a Jolly Shandy and went over to CP to meet up with Clement for dinner. We had yong tau fu and waffle for dinner! Haha I felt very bloated after that. I spend the nite on msn chatting and looking thru my emails since WoW is down for maintenance.

I do enjoy the time I had with Isa. Yea and when she smiles...she looks great! =)

Current lvl: 58
Just achieved rank 6 (knight)
Aim to achieve rank 7 by nxt week.

2006-10-24T22:44:00.000+08:00

Photos of 22nd October - Sungei Buloh Trip

A group pict by the bridge

A few of us by the pond

2nd group pict

The salamander which was running away. There were other bigger and smaller ones around the area too.

2006-10-24T21:34:00.000+08:00

Last Weekend

We had the usual fri pract and after that we went home after that. We didn't have supper this week. I was the only tenor present that nite and it was kinda tough trying to blend with the entire grp. However I think it was a gd try for at least I know my tune. Mass was good as all the guys were present. Berd did a recording for "Gift of finest wheat" and "We remember". Isa and her fren came for mass. Derek & Iggy came too. After mass, I went out to pass the cd to Isa and then went back to church for some briefing. We then went to 322 for dinner. I reached home at about 9plus. WoW as per norm. =)

Sunday

I woke up at 6.15am in the morn and gave Jessica a morn call. I had only slept for abt 4hrs ++ for I chatted on phone with my buddy, Clement till about 1.30am. We were suppose to meet at 401 at 7am for breakfast and I was the early bird...so the others hadn't reach yet. I walked over to blk 402 where I waited for Jess and then we walked over to 401 to meet up with the rest. By then it was about 7.20am. Once we're done with our breakfast we walked over to the IJ carpark where we waited for Gwen, the late worm. Joyce and her mom popped by too. They were doing their morning jog haha! I met Derek too and chatted with him for awhile. I accompanied Justin in his Beetle for Sungei Buloh. =)

It was my first time at Sungei Buloh. The entire trip was a nice experience but it wasn't as good as the trip we had to Pulau Ubin. Charlie and Mary joined us awhile later as they had some misunderstandings with the directions given and understood. LOL. I remembered vividly that we went into a shelter to sing a SATB piece and we exposed ourselves to lots of blood loving mosquitoes!! Smack one of them on the back of my palm and it splattered all the blood it drank out. It didn't even inject enough painkiller before biting me. After my first encounter I immediately get the insect repellant from Gwen and applied to my legs and arms. It didn't really work though and I have mosquitoes trailing me. Gwen kept giving me shocks when she hit me suddenly. We walked around singing hymns and spotting big monitor lizards.

After our Sungei Buloh adventure, we went somewhere (forgot the place) to have lunch. I half-slept in the Beetle. We had hakka yong tau fu and wow it tasted quite good. My first time eating hakka yong tau fu. =) Jess and I got a lift from Theresa's husband home. I played WoW and then met up with Clement at the gym. We then went over to Kovan with the intention to eat ponggol nasi lemak but the queue was too long and we had the curry rice instead. We had the beancurd too. Then WoW again. LOL.

2006-10-17T22:33:00.000+08:00

Last weekend

After the sat mass, we went to 327 for dinner. Nana treated us to dinner. We chatted, laughed and bonded. I did had a great time there and I'm sure the rest did too. Though the haze was really bad that evening, we still managed to stay happy. =) Lots of crap tht nite and Ninian was laughing madly, Elvie was joking and a source of our laughter...wild wild but not too wild. Daniel did talk to us about some serious stuff too but most of the time he was just being lame. We sang 2 SATB pieces for mass and Bernard recorded the "O God you search me". I'm awaiting to hear how it sounds like.

The New Semester is here!!

I went back to school this morn. I met up with Rita at 8.30am at the atrium. We then had breakfast at macs then went for lecture at 9. Jaslyn was late. We had lecture from 9-12 with small breaks in between. Then from 12- 1 we went to canteen to get some light stuffs and drinks. Then we took some picts too. =) Lectures resumed from 1-5pm with short breaks in between. I slept awhile during one of the lectures...tired tired.

I've went to see Dr Chooi for my timetable and yet now he hasn't yet updated. I'll be taking my repeat modules this sem. Hmm...I'll have to pester him tmr morn again. HAI!!!

Rita baring a teeth!! LOL.. one of our latest grp pict. We sitted ourselves by the stairs. =D

How honoured am I.....wahahaha!! =D

2006-10-12T22:50:00.000+08:00

A time off with friends in Town

I met up with Aaron and Clement at the Heeren on Tuesday. We went over to Cine where we watched "World Trade Center". Before that we had lunch at wisma's food court. Clement and I ordered the "dao xiao mian" while Aaron ate the Hokkien mee. The show ended at about 9plus and we didn't roam around anywhere after that. Hmm...lots of conversation the show provided though some parts it was quite hilarious. I'll rate it 6/10.

On Wednesday, I met up with Aaron and Clement at Somerset and we walked over to Cine where we played pool. We played for awhile and then we went over to Kovan where we intended to have Nasi lemak. However we reached there at 5 and the stall wasn't open yet. So we went over to Aaron's hse, which is just a few steps away from the stall, to relax. He played CS while we watched. We went out to eat at about 6. Yummy! After eating, Clement and I went across the street to have beancurd. It has been part of our lifestyle to have soya stuffs every now and then. I like the soya ice cream cone which can be bought from Mr Bean in CP. =)

Looking forward to Choir pract!!

To Sista Marie and Bro, Derek : All the best for ur exams!! Marie!! Will pray for you that you'll get into the JC u want and Derek, E1 E1 E1 !!!!!!!!! Then you'll get ur treat. =p

To Charlotte, Manda, Isa, Jason, Paul and all the others who are having their exams soon: May God bless you!!! May your brain not leak... =)

To Jaslyn: School reopening soon. hmm.. hope that the coming semester will be fun. Accompany me for lectures k? =)

Utmost respect unto you I give. Encouraging and a good friend you've showed you are and no one can resist your crazy laughter. Thanks friend.

Daryl Ezekiel

2006-10-09T00:02:00.000+08:00

The weekends!

Friday

I met up with Clement and ZK for dinner at CP then I went for choir pract. Not many ppl turn up for choir pract this week since most of them had their own stuffs to do. Berd helped us with our vocal warm ups and conducted the hymns which we were going to sing the nxt day. After pract, we came out and noticed that it was very hazy. The PSI had gone up and the condition of the air is bad. We didn't go for supper that night. I followed Jess, Yvonne and Mel to the playground near 401 where we sang some hymns. It was lantern festival and there were lots of ppl around there too. I decided to go home for I wanted to get away from the hazy environment. I noticed Jess was getting a little restless too. I got home and met Clement for WoW.

Saturday

The haze hadn't gone away. I met up with Clement, Gladys(his sis) and her bf, Mutou at Hg Ctrl. We went to Hg Plaza's Kbox to celebrate Gladys' bday. The food they served was nice apart from the coleslaw and some greens which I didn't eat cos it wasn't to my liking. I ate the chicken, rice and the fruits. LOL. We started singing from about 11plus to 3pm. Clement and I sang songs by Jay Chou, Backstreet Boys and some other artistes. Mutou and Gladys were enjoying themselves too. It was pure fun at Kbox. I went home and did the necessary preparations - Bathe and style hair. Then I brought my bro over to my gp's hse since my mom had to meet up with her fren.

Mass was good despite being a little too rushy. Fr Yeo celebrated the mass and it ended earlier than usual. It was fast since he recited the "lamb of God" instead of singing it and his homily was short. We sang "one bread one body". hmm..was it good? Met Derek and the others outside and we chatted awhile. After that, we went to the HK restaurant at Kovan to have dinner. We had to queue and the haze was still pretty bad then.

I had cheese baked pork chop spaghetti and it was sooo...cheesy...delicious...haha! I love cheese! Then Elvie was going crazy over the HK songs which was played thru the speakers. Berd sent Mel, Alice and I home. In his car we sang a few hymns. I miss christmas and I'm humming " O come all ye faithful". I do wish that this Christmas will be a fantastic one!

Sunday

My aunt came to pick me up after the 7.30am mass as I was scheduled to go to her hse to do my weekly chores as agreed upon since last year. I've been doing it for more than a year -- It's once every week. I'm stll left with 20plus or 30plus number of times of cleaning to do. All in exchange for a laptop. It seems like a disease which I need to heal from. Cos I had to take some of my time off to go over to her condo, Rio Vista to do chores! what agony! But an agreement is an agreement. So I have to bear with it till I'm done serving what I have agreed to serve. Blah blah!! After that I went back to play WoW for awhile and then met up with Clement, Gladys and Mutou to go to their grandma's hse. It was their grandma's bday. We took a cab from SK to Bedok. We went over to have lunch and celebrated her bday. There was a variety of food there. When we were seated by the table eating, I was feeling kinda awkward and so I kept my head down most of the time. Haha. We also peeled eggs to eat --those red eggs which are served on bdays. We left out the egg yolk since it has high cholesterol and had more egg whites haha! Clement and I left at around 3plus. Resumed WoW when I reached home.

Currently lvl 53. It's time for a break from WoW. =)

To my friends whom are having their EOY papers soon: All the best! May God bless you and may you do well in ur exams! May ur memory not leak! =)

It's back to school for me nxt week. I certainly do hope the coming semester would be fun. Anyone wan2 jio me out since this is the last week of hols? LOL

2006-10-06T01:30:00.000+08:00

4th October, Wednesday

After my ZF dungeon run, I went to prepare to meet up with Jaslyn. When I was about to get out of the hse, she told me she would reach Pasir Ris in 5 stops. LOL. Hey Jaslyn...I'm so sorry k? I reached Pasir Ris interchange at about 7.10pm and saw Jaslyn sitting there munching on sweets. "very sian" look was all over her face. Well i did somehow brighten her up with the koala? Did I, Jas? We then took a bus which took us to Costa Sands and walked over to our class chalet. Jas led the way though..and we reached the area which was so deserted. For a moment I doubted that she took the right path. We heard some noise and followed it and we found em.

There we ate and chatted with the others. I had lots of fish that night while Jas had her prawns. Gd job on peeling the prawns! There were 2 cats which wandered closely to our food. One of them even pawed the watermelon... There were lots of cockroaches around too and Jas was totally freaked out! Oh man..when she freaks out, I get freaked out too since her cries were so sudden. Foong Yee's agar agar tasted good. Then it was nice of Edward and Nicole to mend the bbq pit. Without them = no food. We left the area at about 9plus. Not many ppl came though. Regarding the statement about guys peeling prawns for girls, I would say that I will peel for my gf though I don't eat them! LOL. Ok la...I will peel for my gd fren too but just that she didn't ask. If you're going to say I'm not zi dong, I'll say that I was busy with the fish and you did fine with the prawns. Gd job! lol =D

Jaslyn! I hope you like the koala!

I'm sorry for making you wait! LOL anyways most of the time I waited =p wahaha!!

Yo people! I've went to dye and highlight my hair!! Give me ur comments when u see me yea?

2006-09-30T01:32:00.000+08:00

20th September [Wed nite] to 21st September [Thurs afternoon]

For dinner we had macs. There wasn't room at the Macs itself and so we bought and brought back to our hotel to eat. The above pict was taken in a tram. The lady sitting beside me is my aunt, Huizhen. It was our last night in Sydney as the nxt morn we'll be flying to Melbourne. We took the tram to the casino. We were with some ppl of the tour grp and our tour guide. The nite air of Sydney is quite chilly. =)

The Star City Casino! My aunt gave me 10 aussie to play with the jackpot machines. Haha! Lost all within a few pushes of the button. We took some picts and walked around. After that we followed our tour guide back to our hotel.

The above pict shows the teens having lunch at warrok cattle farm.(From right, Daryl, Leonard, Ian and Gabriel) We had already flown from Sydney to Melbourne. Melbourne is so much cooler as compared to Sydney. After our breakfast(had the same stuffs again. Hash browns, bacon, scrambled eggs) in Sydney, we went to the airport and took a domestic flight to Melbourne. The flight was about 1hr plus. After we disembarked and got our luggages, we boarded the tour bus which took us to Warrok cattle farm where we had our lunch. For lunch they had a choice of beef, chicken or chicken and beef combo. I took the combo and I didn't really like the beef.

The kangaroo is so cute. We were allowed to feed them. There were lots of kangaroos around. They were just lazing around as we approach them to feed and take picts. There were geese, ducks and chickens roaming around too.

A sheepdog at work. The way the sheepdogs work intrigued me and they did put up a very interesting show for us. They ran very swiftly and prowled to control the direction of the sheeps. It was indeed a very enjoyable experience. Before that, we were with the cows and sheeps. My aunt, Helen, went to milk the cow. We fed lambs and calves milk too. We learnt how to use the whip and Gabriel was very good at it. Then the ppl there showed us how they milk the cow by using machines and they showed us how they shear a sheep. It was truly fun. haha!! A turning point in our tour. Sydney is very Singapore like and isn't as fun as compared to Melbourne.

Most of the sheepdogs had the chance to go out and chase the sheeps while we watch haha!! The dogs were very obedient.

Clement's bday celebration 06

2006-09-30T01:19:00.000+08:00

28 September - Happy Birthday Clement!!!

I woke up at about 9.40 to play WoW. I went out to meet Clement at Dover. The bus ride to Dover was kinda long, probably about 45mins. I followed him into SP and we walked around. We went to the library and to the canteen- our purpose: to see pretty gals. =) He talked to me about his school as we walked around. We waited for some time at the canteen for Aaron as he was attending a lecture. We then took a train to Somerset and walked over to Cine. ZK came to meet us soonafter. We went to the Jap restuarant to eat again. LOL as usual. We ordered the ramen set. After that we went to E2max where we played 2hrs of lan gaming. CS and warcraft ffa. We intended to catch a movie but there wasn't any eye catching ones and so we gave it a pass. By then it was sometime in the evening and we took the train and left for home.

We continued on our WoW journey when we were home. haha!

Currently lvl 48

We celebrate each other's bdays kinda simple. However what is important is tht we buddies enjoy ourselves. Salutations Clement!! You can watch M18 shows now haha!! I'm glad that you like the shiraz chocs I got you for bday prez. Cheers bro!

2006-09-28T00:37:00.001+08:00

20th September -Wednesday morn to afternoon

Woke up at 7.15am(aussie time). I woke up earlier at 2am to visit the washroom and then I was wide awake. I read the bible and munched on chips and finally able to sleep at 5am. The pict above shows me having breakfast. =)

Our first destination of the day was the Fish Market. In aussie, they cook their prawns and lobsters and then put them in ice. It's diff from the way sg market sells them. Check out those orange lobsters =)

SEAGULLS!!! I found them outside the Fish Market. Around this time, the camera which I borrowed from my dad beeped low batt. argh....

The next destination was the Featherdale Wildlife Park. Tht's the emu. =p

The lazy koala..

Birds and kangaroos...

It took us some time before reaching Echo Point, Blue Mountain. Behind me are the "Three Sister Rocks". The air there was cooling and the wind was so strong. I nearly lose my hat due to the strong gushes of wind. The scenery was beautiful!!

"The three Sister Rocks"

Statues of the 3 sisters. Captured only 2 of them =)

We went to a chinese restuarant for lunch. It was somewhere near Echo Point. There I found out that there was a family who lives in Hougang and attends mass at Nativity. Their son, Ian was in STA and his bro is Sam. Hmm..What a coincidence =D His cousin, Gabriel serves as an altar boy in St. Anne's. hmm..

2006-09-26T21:19:00.000+08:00

Singapore to Sydney, Australia (Monday[18] evening to Tues[19])

My dad sent us(my aunts and I) to the airport. I had my dinner with my aunts at a food court in the airport. We boarded the plane(British Airways) at 8pm. Minutes before that I called my mom to bid her farewell. I fell asleep soonafter I boarded the plane and didn't feel it tookoff nor saw it. The plane offered some basic entertainment. I watched X-men 3, Harry Potter 3 and Da Vinci Code. All 3 shows I watched without sound as the sound system was faulty. I entertained myself with the audioless films and songs from my ipod and time passed so slowly. It takes about 8hrs from Singapore to Sydney. The food they served wasn't good at all. My aunt mag, threw up after eating the beef as she said it tasted awful. The cow had body odour perhaps =) The breakfast served on board wasn't better either though I still ate the cold piece of bread.

(Above is a picture of Bondi Beach. The tour guide said it was a nude beach. "Beware of papayas" that was what he said. wahaha!)

Bondi Beach was our 1st stop. We arrived at Sydney at 5am (3am sg time). We had to go thru a series of checks before we're able to get out of the custom check area. I love the cold hair of morning Sydney. Fresh air and chilling winds..

I was waiting for my breakfast at the cafe near Bondi Beach. The weariness was getting to me. Sleepy sleepy.

~Petrified~ The breakfast was costly and we didn't expect such a huge serving. Had we known we could have shared. Well..in the end we had lots of leftovers.

First time seeing waves from the ocean..as in LIVE ones. =)

Our next destination was Darling Harbour. We did pass by King Cross Road in which the tour guide said it was a Red light district, probably an equivalent of Geylang of Singapore.

Sydney Opera House!!

I took this pict when I was on the cruise. There was a commentary on board the cruise. I managed to catch a short sleep before we have to disembarked and carry on with the itenary. The next place we went was the Sydney Aquarium. There we saw huge sharks and a giant turtle. The seals they have there are so cute!! And yes...other marine life..

We were at the tallest tower in Sydney. I was drained...haha!! I was beginning to catch short naps whenever I had the opportunity. We went for the Ozzie tour which was a simulation ride. After that we went to check in at the hotel. I took a nap and woke up in the evening to join the group to have dinner at Chinatown.

2006-09-18T00:13:00.000+08:00

Photos from the Feast Day Dinner -10 sept-

First person whom I approached to take photo with! ALEEWA!! =) Darned eyes of mine....I can't stand sudden flash lights...

Before the food came...

Notice the waiteress at the back of the pict? She's a superwoman...look at how fast she's moving. LOL

A photo with Charlie, Mary and Bernard =)

HeyHey its Charlotte!!

The final pict before we left for home. Amanda came back to look for us after leaving her choir ppl.

Notes

I'll upload somemore picts when Berd send me. I'll be leaving for Australia from the 18th and I'll be back on Sunday, 24th. This weekend the choir will be singing "Centre of my life"....such a pity I can't sing with them. Ohh!!! I'll be missing mass for this week too. Oh man.. Ok so ppl...wan2 go out after ur exams?

To Charl: Ok I hope you're happy ady!!

Quick updates

I spent my weekends in the world of azeroth and also with my choir friends. I went out with Clement for meals. On Sat, after mass, berd, nana, mel, yvonne, elvie, dan and I went to the market at ave 7 for dinner. We chatted and laughed. We started lookin at each other's ICs and comment about the picts. Start calling each other by their chinese name. There was a feeling of closeness somehow. It was so nice...

Currently my warrior is lvl 44. I'm running Uldaman for the sword/mace. I've been running it for 10times....argh...I wonder how many more times I have to run to see that item. I'll try to upload some screenshots soon.

2006-09-15T00:53:00.000+08:00

10 Sept - FEAST DAY DINNER

I was supposed to be in church by 5.30pm to attend the procession mass but I was late and reached there at 6. It was the result of myself being too forgetful. I went back twice just to get the Feast Day Dinner ticket. First time I had my dad send me home. 2nd time I had to miss the bus and go home to get it. Argh...

I met up with Jess and I asked her to accompany me to get some food as I was feeling hungry then. I went to 7-11 and got myself milk and cup noodles. We went the void deck where we chatted while I ate. Afte that, we went back to church to join with the others.

After the procession and adoration, I roamed around church. I took picts with manda. Then met some of my friends too - Marie, Derek, Iggy, Leslie, Richard... Melvin came by and we went to find our table.

Before the dinner commenced, I managed to take a pict with Iggy

I borrowed the camera from my dad too and throughout the dinner I was going around taking pictures. There were performances put up by the various ministries too. STA was one of the performing group.

STA performing. They sang 3 songs. "When you believe", "Seasons of Love" and "Jubilate Deo".

This is 1 out of a few picts taken with my STA friends after their performance. I should have smiled. =(

As for the food. Out of 10 dishes I took 7. I skipped the dessert, giant prawns and veg. The other dishes are chicken, shark fin, noodles, cold dish, fish and some other stuffs I couldn't rmb for now.It was a splendid night!!

Before we left for home, I took a pict with Nana and Berd.

I will upload more pictures soon. I'm waiting for some photos from Berd. The others I'll probably post later as I think this entry is saturated...meaning I can't upload any more photos.

Notes

To Charlotte: I'll upload the rest soon k? Meanwhile soak up in my memories...haha!! See you soon! I state in red to indicate tht I left you a note!! I've not forgotten! =)

To Manda: Hey fren!! Cheer up!! You didn't sound awful that night. Don't worry and have some confidence in yourself. I know there are times where you will feel really bad of yourself..I've experienced it...recently. I've picked myself up...so I hope you'll too.

2006-09-09T23:54:00.000+08:00

8 sept Friday - Nativity's Novena mass (final one)

As Joan said that 8 sept is the actual day of our lady's feast day, so a group of us went to attend the mass. STA and HSC were singing for the mass. On my way to church I met Isa on the bus. ~nice hairstyle Isa! ;-) I went to 7-11 to get a pizza slice and milk as I hadn't eaten since lunch(had instant noodles). After that I went to church to wait for more ppl to arrive. Mass was quite good just that the homily was very long. We left for pract after mass.

We were going to sing "ave maria", "Hail holy queen" and "Table of plenty" in parts. For sectionals, tenors only had 2 ppl. Mr How and I. Well..at least I had a super tenor with me. =) Amidst the pract I went out awhile to meet manda. I've not chatted with her in person for a long time. So it was nice to get together with each other again. Exchanged wishes with Paul, Jason, Bryan and Isa then went over to speak with manda. Hmm..
I went back to pract after awhile.

Sunset Mass -Feast Day-

Bishop Su served mass today again. The homily was long. I was stoning and was feeling very tired. Perhaps the hymns we sang today were very exhausting. I couldn't feel the high feeling. After the mass I followed a few of them to Ponggol Nasi Lemak to eat. I ordered the hokkien mee and chee cheong fun. We chatted and left soonafter. Took a ride home in Justin's beetle.

Updates

This picture was taken from www.worldofwarcraft.com. The guy standing there is Herod. =)

For WoW - I've got my raging berserker helm and now I need the herod's shoulders and a better weapon. Currently lvl 38. Intending to respec back to fury built. I'm bored with arms built. Need to run BGs!!!!

I'll be attending the Feast Day dinner tmr. The choir had booked 2tables. STA is performing too and so I could go there and support my friends. Certainly do hope it'll be a night of fun.

Notes

To manda: HeyHey!! I wish you a speedy recovery. I'll see you soon ya? At the feast day dinner =)
To Jason: All the best for your EOY. Organise a gathering after EOY?
To Paul: Do well for your 'O' levels!! The youth mass was good. Hope to spend time with you ppl soon.
To Isa: I have to emphasise again. Nice hairstyle!! LOL. ^__^
To Yvonne: I heard that you were ill. Hope to see you when you have recovered.
To Ignatius: It has been some time since I went out with you guys. When is the nxt? Take care bro. Nice drumming during the youth mass. =D
To Ger: Thanks for giving me an opportunity to try out the psalm. It was a good experience. I didn't feel that I could deliver the psalm well then and so I didn't carry on. Perhaps I needed more time. Anyways...I owe you my gratitude.

2006-09-05T22:09:00.000+08:00

Saturday - Sunset mass & Youth mass

We did quite simple hymns for mass last Sat. After sat mass I intended to go home to rest and play WoW. Derek and Kenneth forced me to go to the youth mass. Argh....Kenneth used physical torture. He tickled me. Haha! So I promised them I would go and I would leave halfway. The songs they sing during praise and worship session isn't really to my liking. The tune may be nice but it's drowned by the instruments. It seemed like I was in a concert or some club. However mass was good. I saw lots of ppl exchanging hugs and all...I could sense the close bonding of the various youth ministries. It was a gd sight but I felt I wasn't suited to the environment then. As for the psalm...the psalm...it's not my time yet I believe. The homily given my Fr. Kansan made me stay on for the entire mass. I left after mass to get my dinner and it was already about 10plus. I miss hanging out with my choir ppl. It's been sometime since I last join them for drink & food.

Touring the World of Azeroth

I've been playing WoW these days, travelling around the world with my buddy, Clement. Sometimes we have lunch tgh and almost every nite we'll go out with ZK to have dinner. It's so fun doing pvp. Killing all those horde and achieving honor, thrill and joy. Haha!! Currently I'm lvl 34 and questing in Stranglethorn Vale. Ahh...and I need the gears from the Scarlet Monastry. Haha! My comp gave up on me this afternoon though. ZK offered to help me service it. =)

Things to look forward to (chronological order)

To get my SM gear =p
To enjoy the feast day of Nativity Church with my friends
To listen to man-da! sing during Feast Day dinner
To experience Australia
To celebrate Clement's bday with Aaron and ZK
A lovely, superbly beautiful Christmas

2006-08-31T20:14:00.000+08:00

My last paper for this semester

Today's paper was marketing for life sciences. I didn't really put in as much effort as compared to the others as I didn't really like the module itself. However I am confident that I can pass it. After the paper, Jas and I went to South canteen to have our breakfast. Jas had to go for a job interview at Harbourfront today and so we parted as usual at the overhead bridge. I left for home to play WoW.

Not meant to be or not up to it?

I've been praying about this issue, regarding about the psalm. I went to meet up with Trudy, Jas Low and Ger in church. I was late and Trudy had to leave by then. I felt bad as she was the composer of the music. Hmm..then I tried running thru with Jas Low though. I couldn't get the timing right and I feel that it's kinda low. Some notes were hard to catch...flats and sharps. I felt incompetent then and I feel incompetent even now as I'm typing. It was right from the start to think that the pros will do a better job. I believe they will for for many times they have proven themselves. As for me...I'm still on the "learning track". It has been my wish for 2yrs...to....oh wells nvm. I'll pray about it. I just hope...I've forget this whole matter.

Take away my pain

Dear Lord I cry unto you
I've failed you
In my innermost self it hurts so much
Yet I don't understand
Why I'm feeling so painful
I just want to forget
To forget and be embraced in your love

I want to seek comfort in my friends
I want to share the joys and laughter among them
Take away my pain
I cry unto you dear lord

2006-08-29T01:58:00.000+08:00

Examination Analysis

I had my 1st paper which was MBT on the 24th of August. I felt tht it was a gd start. I only stumbled upon the Qn 21. It was about about DNA footprinting which I didn't even know what the heck to write about it. Managed to scribble down 3lines though. My 2nd paper was ABC. It wasn't tough but it was tedious. There were lots of qns and parts to ans. I still feel the paper was ok though. The 3rd paper which I had yesterday was IM. I know I would be able to pass the paper. I'm just wondering what grades I would achieve for all these papers. Oh wells...the final paper, marketing, would be on Thurs.

Ex - Ca - Pe Sunday

I went to church on Sunday morn to meet up with Derek. I was on my way to meet Trudy and Germaine too. Trudy showed me the music score which she composed for the psalm. After practising with Trudy for awhile, I left with Derek to meet up with Marie. We took service 89 to Downtown East. I had my lunch at BK and then we began to take the rides. Thanks to the vouchers my dad gave me, we didn't have to pay. =)

Our 1st ride we took was the roller coaster followed by the Viking ship. We attempted most of the rides that day. It was a pity that "Alpha 8" and "Rainbow" were not in operation. Derek didn't wan2 go on the wet ride. We went to the "Haunted mansion" too. Hmm..I was kinda afraid then. Its not really fear though....more of anxiety and the feeling of anticipation. Argh.... haha!! We did "camped" at the exit area to frighten some of the other ppl. We took the "pepsi" ride too. However the best part was the go-cart ride. It was my first time completing the ride as the previous time I encountered some mishap. It was so fun!! I certainly did enjoy myself with Marie and Derek. We had dinner at the food court in Downtown East. After that we left for home.

Oh ya I remembered... We sat at BK at some time in the late afternoon to take a break from the rides and to replenish ourselves with food and drinks. We chatted about r/s and other stuffs. Previously there was a couple hogging at tht seat. =X When taking the rides...Marie screamed...I laughed...as for Derek...he didn't really show it. Haha!!

What a pity!! We didn't bring our cameras!!

Thoughts

I do miss the choir ppl. I've not been spending much time with them. I shall do so this week.
I'm not sure if I'm capable or competent in singing the psalm. I do know that there are so many able-to-do-it ppl around me. Should I take this as an opportunity or should I let the pros handle it?
I'm getting tired of the examinations. I feel like slacking and just play WoW. I'm fighting temptation and I've learnt from history and so that is why I've not yet given up on my studies. But still....its a fact i'm tired of it. Crap...
Friendship worries. Ahh...

WoW status

Level: 20

Dual wield warrior.

Notes

To Marie & Derek: I hope you ppl enjoyed yourself too!

To Germaine: I do hope you would move on. Lets all be happy. Don't be so gloomy.

2006-08-21T23:55:00.000+08:00

Today is the 21st of August. Happy birthday to Aaron!!!

I took this pict on Sat. I was still feeling the weariness caused by staying out so late.

Study Study Study

Last weekend seemed to pass by quicker than usual cos I slept the entire Sat morn away. Then went to church for mass followed by dinner with my choir friends. On Sunday I stayed at home and spent my time with my family though didn't spend much on books. Now it's Monday night and tomorrow I'll be having my first paper. I certainly do hope to do well and to show that I can excel. The spirit of competition is in me. =)

I spent my afternoon watching tv, chatting online and studying. I've revised the 2 bks of MBT. I feel heavy now with all those stuffs and pressure I've put on myself. I know I'll feel lighter after tmr's paper. I know I can pass but my aim is to excel and not to settle for jus a pass. Ultimately I wan2 feel good when I leave the examination hall tmr. This module is tough and I've spent days trying to cover it. I need hope, self-belief and divine intervention.

A journey re-embarked

I'm going to embark on my journey to Azeroth once again. It has been 6mths since I last played WoW and now I'm going to resume play with my buddy, Clement.We'll be joining the Alliance Faction this time. He intends to play as a paladin while I, as a warrior. A switch of roles since the last time. =) This is getting so exciting. I can feel the anxiety surging thru my veins.

2006-08-19T23:59:00.000+08:00

Looking back. Apr 05. - The days before poly -

Pre-Birthday Celebration for Aaron

Friday nite to Saturday dawn

As the day after Aaron's bday is an examination day, we decided to hold his celebration earlier. The actual day is the 21st of this month. ZK came to pick me up at the bus stop near my block at 11pm. Then he drove to Kovan where he picked Aaron up. The 3 of us, Clement, Aaron and I sat at the back of the van. There was slow traffic when we neared town. ZK drove around to scout for available parking lots while we, at the back tried to look what's happening outside. There were groups of ppl at the carpark and we did spot a few really hot girls haha!! Oh wells...

We went to the Ramen restuarant at CineLeisure to eat. Aaron and Clement had their ramen. ZK and I ate the rice sets. After our meal we went to book our tickets for a late night show. We were deciding between a Jap show and a thai ghost show. In the end we chose to watch the thai ghost show - Ghost Game @ 2.15am. We had 1hr ++ time remaining before the show commenced and so we agreed that we should go pooling. We played in teams as per the prev time. This time I paired up with Aaron while Clement and ZK are on the other team. I didn't play well for the first few games though. I didn't wan2 disappoint bday boy and somehow I manage to get back on form. Anyways I'm not a gd pool player. I still classify myself as a newbie. Haha! Oh ya...and there was a hot "poolside babe" haha =p Lots of "chillies" to see in Orchard ;-)

The movie wasn't good at all. No gd special effects...I wonder if they even have special effects. It seemed like a very budget movie. There were only 2 ghosts going around and they showed very gruesome scenes. Shows like "MI-3", "Tokyo Drift" are examples of movies worth paying for. This movie, if they would have screened it on TV I would have switched to Discovery Channel/National Geographic. ~yawns~

The show ended at 4plus. ZK drove us to Geylang where we had something to eat. It was about 4.30am or later when we reached. Aaron and I had the mian xian, Clement had beancurd while ZK had a soya drink. After that we got back onto the van. I rested my eyes and soonafter, we had reached Kovan. Aaron bid us goodbye and we left for 401. ZK had his mee siam there.

Standing infront of my door; A barrier that seperated me from my bed! my rest! which I needed. The key to the door just wouldn't turn and I kept trying and I got irritated. I had a shock when my mom opened the door. Argh..then I had to hear her usual naggings. I took a bath and went to study ABC for awhile(since my hair was wet) then Lights out. =)

!!! I just noticed that we buddies haven't had a grp pict at all. We need to take one someday !!!

Exam schedule

22Aug - Molecular Biology and Techniques

24Aug - Analytical Biochemistry

28Aug - Industrial Microbiology

31Aug - Marketing for life sciences

I need hope, divine intervention and to absorb whatever I can!!

2006-08-17T16:54:00.000+08:00

15 August - Feast of the Assumption

On the right stands the Queen in gold of ophir

Before the mass began I went to Hougang Mall where I bought a bday card for Isabelle. Then I rushed to church. I met Iggy on the way to church. If he hadn't called me I wouldn't have noticed him as it was quite dark then. I passed the card to Iggy to have him write down his wishes and then I went up to the choir. Most of the choir ppl were dressed in their working attire and it seemed a little strange. Haha! They looked very different.

Fr Tay celebrated the mass. During the entrance hymn, I felt I was over exerting myself. I know I sound shrill when I attempt high notes. There were only 2 tenors present then; Daniel and myself. I sang the acclamation for tht mass too and I couldn't really hear myself. Argh..However I think for Ave Maria we sang quite well.

After mass, I met Iggy and Derek outside the Sacristy. They hadn't penned down their wishes yet. I quickly wrote down and signed off with our names. Then I passed the gift to Isa. I went up to Germaine to apologise

After hanging around in church, Iggy went to 401 to have his dinner while Derek, Kenneth, Yvonne and I went to the playground. I sang a few hymns with Yvonne. Darius treated us to drinks that night. After that, we walked Yvonne home and Darius was spooking Kenneth with ghost stories. Derek and I met up with Iggy and we went back to the playground. Ppl from the MM were there too. We didn't stay for long and we left for home. Derek and Iggy was nice to accompany me to the bus stop. =)

I played Hexic with Jaslyn at nite and I got another pearl. Didn't managed to get more than 1 pearl. The rabbit(display pict) is so cute! wahaha!

I need healing!!

16 August - Dreaded Day

My aunt took me to the ICA building to have my passport renewed. While in her car, I felt sick. Initially I thought I was having "car sickness" so I tried to make myself feel comfortable in anyway to get rid of the feeling. When we reached the ICA building, we were told that my passport can be extended and it took us only a few mins to have my passport extended. After that we went to Cafe Cartel in Hougang mall to have lunch. I was still wondering why the feeling hadn't left me yet. Things got worse when I got home, I felt feverish and I took panadol. I went to see the doc in the nite after feeling weak and nauseous for the whole day. The question on my mind then was what was I sick of.

I was expecting to be treated by the doc I was familiar with. Instead it was another doc and I was quite disappointed. The other doc was very friendly and whenever I visit, we'll have a short chat. I was there at the clinic at 6.30pm and I had to wait for it to open at 7pm. I decided to wait as I wanted a doc whom I'm familiar with to treat me. Oh wells when the clinic opened I had to wait another 20mins and the doc tht treated me wasn't the one I expected. Argh!!

I didn't eat anything since the meal at Cafe Cartel. I laid before the TV watching discovery channel. Then I went up to rest.

Today

I woke up to have something to eat. My bro bought me bread. I tried to eat as much as I can but the nausea kept me from eating more. I watched Discovery Channel again and then went up to rest. I called my grandma to help me get porridge. I felt better and I went online and chatted with Jaslyn for awhile and then I went back to rest. My grandpa and bro came over instead of my grandma. My grandpa brought me porridge, steamed egg, tofu and salted veg. I felt even better after eating. Felt revitalised. Hmm.. exams will begin in another 5days and now that I'm feeling better I should resume studying.

Notes

To Ignatius, Germaine & Jaslyn: Thanks for showing your concern!!

Lots of thanks to my family too!!

2006-08-14T22:50:00.000+08:00

I want to be forgiven...above all

I woke up at 9plus today and got prepared to meet Jaslyn. I sms-ed her the no. plate of the bus I was taking and so she managed to hopped on the bus I was in. We alighted somewhere near Pine Tree Club, my previous working place. We went to the security check point and the security guard informed the manager who then came out to see us. Before that I was having a short chat with the security guard...He's quite friendly haha! The manager came forth and it took a little clarification on my part to get him to recall who I am. He took down my number and he said he would call us sometime in Sept to get us to work.

We then took a bus to Taka. We had our lunch at Wisma's Food court. There were so many people and was tough to find places to sit. We managed to share seats with some other ppl. Something which really intrigued me abt Jaslyn is the amount of trust she can give to ppl ard her. I mean strangers... There were a few people sitting around us and she left her bag there to look for food. Likewise I did the same...though I did worry abt the ipod in my bag. We didn't lose our belongings but yea I felt that it was a risk. Oh wells...

After lunch, we went to the library to study. We sat somewhere near Cafe Galilee and I ordered the ice blended mocha. It cost cheaper than starbucks and tasted better! I studied ABC today and I'm not totally done with it yet. I drew some stuffs on Jaslyn's book. Haha! She was studying the chapter on reproduction and we talked about stuffs related to it. Haha! We chatted about other things too. We left the library at around 5plus. We then went to Kino to check out some books and after that we walked to Somerset where we parted.

I reached CP and had my dinner there since Derek and Iggy had not arrived. When I was about to leave CP(as I was tired), Derek called me and said they have reached. So I walked back to meet them. We went to 77th Street where we purchased a gift for Isabelle. Then we went to Hallmark to see the birthday cards. We didn't get them as we agreed they are too expensive and probably over budget le? haha!! We went to a few optical shops to check out the shades and then I accompanied them back to Hougang. They left for MM meeting and I left for home.

I played hexic awhile ago and I managed to get the pearl I wanted! However I was dead soon after the nxt bomb arrived. =(

Here is the screenshot.

To Germaine

I am truly sorry for not informing you about the change in meeting time. I'm also very sorry for whatever hurt I've caused unintentionally. I'll take extra effort in ensuring that things do not repeat itself. However there are some emotional hurts which are beyond my capability to resolve. I'll get thru it with you? You must too, try to get over it? I've drawn a conclusion... you're a friend of mine and I'll not leave you alone to cry. Pick yourself up k? I'm on a journey to set things right again. Help me with it too.

Repairing the broken, healing the wounded, unwinding the tension, recovering the lost, Diminish the faults as forgiveness settles in. - Daryl Ezekiel

2006-08-13T00:01:00.000+08:00

Friday

I spent my day watching tv and facing the computer. It was so boring. Choir pract was tiring but fun this week. We were practising for the Sat mass and for the upcoming Assumption mass. Therefore we covered a few SATB pieces. There were only 2 tenors that nite and Julian had to leave early. His reason; he had to get up early for a jog the nxt morning. Somehow I feel that he's not tht commited to the choir yet. Oh wells. However it was great to have Bernard helping me out with those pieces. After choir, a few of us went to 322 for a drink as usual. We chatted awhile and Justin sent me home in da beetle~~~

Saturday

I woke up early this morning to attend a funeral mass. Thanks to my dad I made it there on time. There wasn't any familiar faces around when I arrived other than AK, so I went to the 7-11 to get a small bite. Fr Tay was the celebrant for the funeral mass and ~sigh~ it was the longest funeral mass I've ever attended. After the mass, AK, Berd, Nana, Dan and I went to 401 to have our breakfast. Then Berd gave me a lift home. I managed to catch a nap before having to prepare to go to my aunt's hse where I had to do my chores. There was this nice feeling surging thru me when I heard my grandparents would be attending the sunset mass. I had a hard time persuading them in the past and now....its like...they came on their own free will haha!! So GLAD!!

The arrangement(seating plan) of the choir has been changed since "Emma's tutorial". The men are now seated in the middle. It was nice to have Jess sitting beside me as she's someone whom I've bonded with over the past few months. The psalm that was sung by Elvie was indeed....marvellous. "Centre of my life" sounded quite good though. However truly we need more practices to perfect tht piece. "Gift of finest wheat" was nice though I prefer it to be sung in accapella. Haha!! =p After mass, my bro came to the sanctuary area to find me. I was surprised to see him as I knew tht he was sick and I thought my mom won't take him to church. A few of us went to 322 for dinner after that. Hmm...Dan be needing some luck? He had just witnessed a "superUncle". Apparently the brain squirted out when he landed on the ground. It was a frightening experience and I can feel the chill when he speaks about it. Arghh...the brain...

Updates

Recently I've been in love with NDP songs and have the craving to get the black pearls in the game, Hexic. Ahhh!!! It's ever so tough to get those pearls! Jaslyn would know how I feel since we play the game together most of the time. What joy we share with each other when we create a star...what anguish, when we destroyed them accidentally!

To Jaslyn: Certainly do hope that Nicholas will hire us. I need $$

NDP songs I like: Together, Home(choir version) & My island home!!

KAIRA GONG SHI JIA!!!! I felt that she sang this year's ND theme song well.

2006-08-10T16:40:00.000+08:00

Happy 41st Birthday Singapore!

The last NDP celebration in the National Stadium

National Day Events

National Day Mass

I woke up at around 7plus as we were supposed to be in church at 8.30am. I managed to have a quick breakfast at 401 and then reached church slightly later than the meeting time. Mel asked me to sing the gospel acclamation for the mass. It didn't sound quite right though. Is it becoz of the mic/speaker? my morning voice? or just that I fumbled yet again? haha..After mass, Ninian didn't stay back with us for the Choir's Day of Reflection as he was sick. I was glad to see Ignatius, Derek and Marie who came to the mass as well. It was a pity I couldn't join them for breakfast. Oh ya! Jasmine Low was with them too. =)

Day of Reflection

We started our programme at about 1030hrs. Francis Cher gave us a talk about the GIRM( General instructions of the Roman Missal). He raised some points like at which point of the mass or pre-mass should silence be observed. He talked about talents and other stuffs. After that, it was Fr. Paul Yeo's turn to give his talk. He brought in a laptop and a projector which I felt somehow makes things more interesting. He talked about a few saints and about spiritual friends. His definition of a spiritual friend is that 1. He/She must know how to pray. 2. He/She must be filled with joy when he/she sees you. Ok I forgot the last one.

After Fr.Paul Yeo's talk, we had our lunch. We had nasi lemak, otahs, satays and other stuffs. Hmm...it was a nice meal. After our lunch we went back into the room where we had Praise and Worship session with Mary as the leader. Elvina sang some of the praise and worship songs and yea...it was nice. When the praise and worship session ended, we had some free time and so we sang hymns like, Centre of my life, Hail Holy Queen and Gift of finest wheat which would be used later by Emma to do vocal training. Emma came and fine tune us. He certainly is a good trainer and I'm very thankful that he could come and share his knowledge. He taught us about the placement - Facial expression and he rearrange our sitting positions in church. "Centre of my life" sounded so beautiful after he fine tuned us. Haha! I certainly do hope that we will sound as good during the upcoming mass this weekend.

After our vocal training, we went back to the RCIA room where we packed our stuffs. Mel, Jess and I went back to the Greenhouse to put some tins of biscuits and then we left for home. On the way back, Mel and I decided to join the few of them for awhile. Justin gave me a Tiger. HoHo!! ok la..after that I went back home and wow! My grandparents and aunts were there.

NDP celebration

I watched NDP on tv. I had friends who are involved in the parade but they weren't pick up by the camera man. Haha! The parade was nice. The beauty of it all lies in the fireworks! The Precision Drill was nice too. Argh..it was a pity that they didn't focus much on the tap dancers! I was trying to spot 1 of my friend who was one of the tap dancers. Oh wells....After the parade, I went back to my laptop. I felt exhausted and I fell asleep at about 9plus and I woke at 11plus to off the lights and....back to ZZzzZZZzz.

Little notes

To "M-Lyn": Thanks for chatting with me these days. =)
To Cheryl: Thanks for calling me to tell me when was NanHua performing. Btw they said 950Nh-ians performed? Wth so many?
To Derek & Ignatius: Next year we shall watch the NDP LIVE!! haha!

Comments on this year's NDP

"NDP was great. NDP choir did a great job" ---Germaine, SJC, 15, Involvement: NDP Choir
"It was very fun. It was very cool and the NanHua performance is the best. The fireworks were marvellous. The guards of honor are so shuai!" ---Cheryl, NH,15, Involvement: Participant
"As usual lor...Last year nicer. hiyah... every yr ndp oso the same wad.. onli performances and theme song diff mah" ---Isabelle, SJC, 15, Involvement: Home viewer
"Damn shiok. The PDS damn cool. The parade damn nice. The fireworks rox. Some performances corked up like the 'umbrella thingy'." ---Derek, MSS, 14, Involvement: Home viewer & preview go-er
"It was fun and cool. It was really fun. Besides we're making history; last batch of performers at the National Stadium before it's been demolished." ---Rebecca, NH, 15, Involvement: Tap dancer
"AHH the stadium is going to be demolished!!" ---Ignatius, MSS, 14, Involvement: Home viewer
"There were not enough songs and they never throw the big balls down..those big big ones filled with air." ---Marie, SJC, 16, Involvement: Home viewer & preview go-er
"The choir was fantastic! Fabulous! Simply gorgeous!!! ~LOL~" ---Amanda Lee, NCH, 15, Involvement: NDP choir

2006-08-06T22:44:00.000+08:00

The weekdays

Wednesday- After school I accompanied Zhenglong to the hair studio at Hougang Green. However the hair-stylist I recommended wasn't there. So he had the other hair-stylist to cut for him. After that he came over to my house to check out his hair and to try out the clay which I bought from the hair studio. Then gave him some hair gel to go mess ard with his hair at home. LOL

Friday- Fri pract was quite interesting this week. We had our bible quiz followed by our usual practice. We had 3 SATB pieces this week. [Beautiful Savior, O King of might and splendour and My eyes have seen the glory] After choir pract we went over to 322 where we had supper and then I rode home in Justin's beetle.

Saturday - Fun & enjoyable

We delivered the hymns "Beautiful Savior" and "O King of might and splendour" beautifully. The other hymns were good too just that we sort of didn't fare to well for the entrance hymn which was "My eyes have seen the glory". After mass, we went to Ponggol Nasi lemak to have our dinner. I intended to have nasi lemak but the queue was such a turnoff. I ordered the chee cheong fun and the pork porridge instead.

I reached home about 9plus and waited for Clement's call. We were going to catch a midnight movie at Cine Leisure. ZK came to pick me up at ard 11plus and he drove to Kovan to pick up Aaron. Then we were off to town. Realised that they hadn't book the movie tickets. Haha.. kuku! ZK parked at Somerset and we walked over to Cine. We had supper as I was feeling hungry. I wanted to try out the KFC chicken chop but decided to settle with shrooms with cheese fries. Our movie slot was at 1.45am. I was feeling quite tired after the show. Then Clement suggested going to Geylang for to eat beancurd. LOL. So there were we, I had soya milk only...was too tired to munch on other stuffs. Reached home at about 4.30 then I slept at 5am though my hair was a little wet still. Didn't really bother as I was so exhausted.

I rate the movie ----- 7.5/10. The movie was action filled and lots of drifting to see. ~like duh~ Never before seen actors and actresses other than Vin Diesel which he came in at the last part.

Sunday - Yummy food & get togethers

I slept till about 10plus this morn. Which means I had only 5plus hrs of sleep. My aunt came over to pick me up to go over to her hse to do house work. After that we went to my gp's hse where we had pizza! I miss my grandparents so much! Simply love them! I hang ard till past noon and left for home. I managed to catch a little slp and then Derek asked me out to go Ponggol Park to jog. Ignatius came along too. We walked around the park 3 times before they decided to start jogging. I waited for them to complete their round and then I had a 100m sprint race with Iggy. Woooo....he's fast. Haha! We went to 7-11 to get our drinks and chatted till 8plus. I left for home to bathe and then went out again to CP to meet up with Clement for dinner. I had carbonara. Tasted quite good! =p We walked around and chatted as usual then we went home.

Notes to my friends

Hey Ignatius and Derek...you ppl are really good friends of mine. I had a fun time with u ppl. Everytime we get together there will be exchanges of craps. Haha..nv fail to laugh when hanging out with you ppl. Thanks ppl!

2006-07-31T11:28:00.000+08:00

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

On Thurs, I met up with Derek to go for daily mass. However the priest were on retreat and so there wasn't any mass that week. Therefore we went to 401 where we had dinner. Ignatius came to join us after awhile. After dinner, we went to the playground where we chatted. We had "shuttle run". Ignatius was the fastest among the 3 of us. Then Derek was also showing his incredible "pumping" skills. Derek had to leave for home to complete his hw. So Ignatius and I sat at the playground and just chatted and sang. During the course of the night, we visited 7-11 quite a few times. The cashiers should know us by then.

On Fri, I attended choir pract as usual. We had a "genesis" revision session followed by warm ups and practice. There wasn't any challenging hymns this week but practice wasn't boring. We practiced hymns for nxt week too. A satb piece, beautiful savior. After that a few of us went to 401 to have supper. Germaine, a friend that went to the States and an ex-SAC member came to join us. She spoke with an accent and she's so different compared to the past. She has grown more independent. I still recall the times at aloha loyang where I played scrabble with her. Shortly after, the choir was dissolved.

On Sat, I was the animator and acclamist for that mass. Didn't really speak clearly for my announcements. Totally forgot what to say after being inactive for awhile or probably it's just because I was nervous. The acclamation was ok. The mass was good. Peter sang the psalm beautifully too. After the mass, a small group of us went to Serangoon to have our dinner. We chatted as usual and brought back memories of the pulau ubin trip. I certainly would like to go there again.

I'll take this opportunity to upload a few picts which I couldn't earlier on.

This was taken by the bridge. The sun was scorching hot.

OK Blogger gave me probs again.

St.Anne's Feast Day

Food and funfair

I met up with Derek, Ignatius, Richard, Kenneth, Leslie and Mel at the bus stop near 401. Leslie didn't join us and so the remaining few of us boarded the bus and went to St.Anne's. While we were walking towards the canteen area, I was looking around for familiar faces. However I didn't notice any friends from St.Anne's. Spotted Daniel and Elvie amongst the crowd though. We had laksa, small curry puffs and fried chicken and grass jelly too. I managed to meet up with Jacob and I was pleased to see him. It has been a really long time since we last saw and spoke to one another. When we were about to leave St.Anne's, I spotted the Archbishop and asked a few of my friends to have a photo taking session with him.

Ok I don't look good in this pict but whatever....I shall still put it up. It was a priviledge to take a photo with Archbishop. Probably we'll take again with him when he comes over to Nativity? Ignatius? Derek? How is it?

Procession Mass

I waited at the bus stop near 401 again for Bernard to fetch me. Elvie didn't join us and so it was just me. Bernard parked his car at the SJC compound and we walked to the church. We met Yvonne with her mom there. She was so surprised to see us. Bernard and Nana met some of their old friends too. Mass wasn't that magnificent though. There was a lady standing very close to the mic and thus we hear her voice everytime she sings. It was very jarring and not very pleasant. Then for the processional hymn, it was bad. I think they might have been to complacent and not practised it thinking that it was a simple hymn. Had dinner with Berd and Nana after mass at a coffeeshop near Hougang Plaza. We had a short chat and then Berd drove me home.

I hope that this year's Feast Day of Our Lady of the B.V.M would be great and Christmas too. Last year's christmas was very simple. I meant the Christmas day itself and the days after that. It was because we didn't had caroling. The x'mas mass was brilliant but after that wasn't that special at all. So I shall have high hopes for this Christmas...

2006-07-26T23:10:00.000+08:00

About school

Finally we've completed our HACCP project. Indeed it was a relief. I'm hoping tht we will get gd grades for it. Today's ABC pract test was managable. Didn't know how to do 1 qn. I still owe my lecturer an ABC report. Played chinese chess with Zhenglong after HACCP meeting with Mr Tay on Tues. Didn't really get to concentrate as Theodoric, Daniel and Chin Siong were devising our moves. Simply retarded. Haha. Well I've made new friends during those HACCP meetings. They're Chin Siong and Zhenglong. =)

This class pict was taken last week. The guy who stood beside me is Zhenglong. The guy behind him is Chin Siong.

To town!!

I met up with Clement and Aaron at Dhoby Ghaut today. We were supposed to catch a movie but there wasn't any gd movies available. We had dinner at the food court at Dhoby. After dinner, we went over to another cinema in Dhoby..the Cathay to check out if they have any shows available. No movies caught our interest us then so we decided to play pool instead. I didn't play very well today though. As a noob I need lots of luck. Anyways we played 2V2 after a few 1V1 matches. ZK was in my team. Clement and Aaron in the other. We played Best out of 5.Initially we won 2 games but Clement's grp managed to catch up. 2 - 2 was the score. However ZK managed to pocket the last ball on the table for the last game and so we won. =)

Viewed my memory log

I read thru last year's posts. They do bring back memories. Recalling the times and trying to visualise those events. Last X'mas was nice. Certainly do hope that this X'mas would be many times better! I've made lots of new frenz this year. I've made an effort to forge a closer bond with some of my frenz. There are lots I have to thank God for. People around me who have changed my life and have played an important role in it...I'm so blessed to have them.

My gratitude ( The names which I listed down are not in any order of preference or whatsoever.)

This is only a short list. [my reason for selecting these few names: 1.They visit my blog often. 2. I have the need to tell them how thankful I am] Friends whose names aren't here don't feel upset. You're still being remembered. Being cherished.

Marie. -You've been a nice sista. Cherished always
Jaslyn. - You've been a friend who shared my fears, sadness, joy and absolute CRAP. Appreciated
Ignatius. -You're a new friend whom I made this year. Despite knowing u for only a short period of time, you proved that u are a gr8 bro. Brothers for life.
Derek. - I've known you for a short period too. You've shown care and concern for me. Brothers for life.
Amanda Lee. - We seemed to be apart these days. I know tht u are tied to yr busy schedule. God bless.You're a great friend. Be missing you.
Germaine. - I've got to know you some time in May. You've been very helpful and I thank you for all yr help. Appreciated.
Isabelle. - When I'm bored, I know I can turn to you. You chased away my boredom. Appreciated.
Cheryl. - A friend whom I might have neglected. You rid my boredom too. I enjoy talking crap with u on the phone. Appreciated.
Rebecca. - I want to know more about you. However I don't seem to get the chance. You're ever so busy. You showed lots of gratitude towards me. Here I am sharing them with you. Rebe you rawks.
Leslie. - I do not know you well yet. However I am grateful to you for being so generous. I'm sure you spent alot to get the controllers and on the food for Derek's bday celebration. Grateful.
My buddies, Clement and Aaron(who don't read my blog). - Blessed are you ppl. I nv once failed to enjoy myself in this grp. We've known each other for quite some time. Cherished always.
My old time pals, Weijie, Edric and Edmund(who don't read my blog either). - I thank you all for those marvellous childhood times. Though we meet up ocassionally, I still feel that our bonds have not loosened. Cherished always.

2006-07-23T00:53:00.000+08:00

Friday - Eve of Derek's bday

I didn't attend school as I was supposed to meet my frenz at 3pm. I met up with the ppl- Ignatius, Derek, Kenneth, Leslie and Nester somewhere near Derek's home. I gave Iggy the white specs and it looked gd on him. We boarded service 89 which took us to Changi. We were supposed to alight at Changi Village but we followed Derek's instructions to stay on. In the end he had to call his dad to pick us up.

That Evening/nite

Happy Birthday to you Derek!

Once there, Leslie started installing his xbox 360. I brought my laptop there but found it to be useless. I couldn't do much with it. They do provide wireless internet service but I think there is a need to obtain a certification so I didn't want the hassle. I showed them Diablo II -LOD on my lappy. After that they were glued to Halo 2. Retarded game. =p We went to start the fire at about 6plus. It took us a very long time to get the pit hot enough to begin barbecuing. We were eating the otahs before the bbq began and it was the first food which got "exhausted". A friend of Derek came ard tht time - Chong Jun. Darius came awhile later and helped out at the pits. Thanks to his management we get to go to the bball court where we played soccer. Marcus and Eugene came quite late but did join us in the soccer game. It's nice to see Derek's dad playing with us. My team had only 3 players - Iggy, Leslie and I. After playing awhile, Iggy and I decided to go back to the room to watch FF7-AC. The rest caught up with us soon after. We took turns showering after the show and then they resume gaming. I slept at about 2 plus while I heard from the rest they slept at 3plus. Sleeping arrangement: Derek shared the bed with Nester. I shared mine with Iggy. Then Leslie slept in his sleeping bag sited on the floor. =) What I know is that Iggy adapts well to his environment LOL. Note to Derek: Thanks for covering me with yr sleeping bag. I was feeling cold.

To sista: Hey Marie did you enjoy the swim? Haha...You were kinda pissed off by the SWIMMING POOL MAN right? haha! A pity you couldn't stay over. It somehow became an all guy thing? LOL. Madel didn't show up.

Advent kiddos! I'm the shortest! This pict was taken some time in the nite.

Simply RETARDED

Saturday
morning/afternoon -the nxt day

Alarm rang at 7am. Derek, Iggy and I set the alarm to ring at 7am as we thought of ordering breakfast from macs then. So much noise la! Derek's dad suggested that we eat at the market. So we went back to slp and woke up at ard 9.20. All of us had roti pratas. Haha! After that we went to walk ard then back to the chalet. Played ball with Iggy and Derek in the room itself, watched tv and played Halo 2. Iggy and I took turns in poking Leslie with the broom stick. It was so funny. I off the lights so he didn't see what was coming and I gave a poke. Haha! You should have seen his facial expression! We left chalet during the early afternoon. Derek's dad took us back to Hougang. Then I went home to get prepared for mass.

Mass and after mass event

The mass was good though we didn't sing any satb pieces today. The turnout today was not as many as compared to usual due to some members who went on hols? and some who might be busy. I met Derek and Marie at the Sacristy after mass. We had a short chat. Berd took us to 322 where we had dinner. We had the usual chatting session then we left for church to check out on Elvie. She joined the Music Ministry. I was surprised to see Iggy there too and I'm sure he was feeling the same too. Retarded! Note to Iggy: You have Sephiroth's eyes when you play the drums. Cool eh? LOL. Hmm..I kinda feel that praise and worship stuffs don't really suit me. I still prefer the choral type.

I took this while I was on my way to church. Nv tried taking in this angle b4...(I think so)

2006-07-20T21:27:00.000+08:00

This week of school

Rita has not been coming for school for the last 2days. Then she got Jas pissed as she had to go to the beer factory alone. However I think Jas enjoyed herself there. She had all the beer she wanted. We had a class photo taking session this afternoon. It was quite fun as it makes me happy to see ppl happy too. Lots of smiles and laughters...I love the atmosphere. To Jaslyn: I love taking picts with you though my head may look big at times! =X

Haccp project is weighing down upon us. Mr Tay, our project consultant wants more stuffs from us. We have the info just that we need to organise them into table formats. Then I need to source for more info too. Tired. So many haccp meetings! I'm feeling sick of it.

New hairstyle!

I've finally decided to cut my hair. I intend to get Cloud's hairstyle. However I do not have the length yet but I need to cut to get the shape. Its a bit by bit process. Haha!! The hair stylist asked in mandrin "You are obsessed with the game till you wan2 get the hairstyle?"

Haha!! Presently I have good comments about it. Its the first time I have so much satisfaction with my haircut. Going back to the same hair stylist to get follow up treatment! YES!

SATISFIED!!!

2006-07-16T22:12:00.000+08:00

Fri and Sat

We practised 2 satb pieces this week. "Summons" and "God has chosen me". Emma came and play for us for mass. I love the way he plays as one can feel the inner surge rising and making you feel high. Mass was longer than usual cos Father Tay celebrated mass. We were taken by surprise when AK suddenly popped out during the homily.
After mass, I met Derek, Leslie and Ignatius at the Sacristy. We accompanied Mel to the choir room where Justin drawed pictures of girls which Mel showed him. Haha! After that we went to somewhere in Serangoon where we had our dinner.

Note: I shall not elaborate much as this is a public blog. This is a sensitive issue which requires immense care. People who aren't clear of the situation, I advise you not to speculate or blabber untruths.

Pulau Ubin Trip -16/07/06

It was a splendid day. I received a morn call from Jess at 5.45. Managed to get up without much trouble. Jessica and I met up at the bakery shop early in the morning. Then we boarded service 89 in which Gwen later hopped on. We reached Changi Village at around 7.40. After our breakfast we went to take the ferry to P.ubin.

We rented our bicycles when we got there. The bicycle I took today was so much better compared to the one last week. The seat was comfortable! Gwen was so crazy over durians and was so excited when she sees one. It was Jessica's, Mary's and Charlie's first time on Pulau Ubin.

Our first stop to see a durian. Charlie tried opening it but it was futile. The durian wasn't ripe yet and was very tough to open it. It has the smell of a banana instead!

We then moved on and saw a sign which says "German Girl Shrine". So Berd decided that we go check it out. As we rode, we saw the scenery changing from a Tree filled area to a grassland and then to a wonderful seaside. It was a beautiful sight. We sang a few hymns and took many pictures. Charlie brought his bino and we took turns looking thru it. Nana was trying to read off the numbers on a small boat. I look jap? Haha!

We then carried on riding to parts of the island which I didn't cover with Berd & Mel the week before. We had a few stops where we bought drinks and to admire the scenery. It was the first time for me seeing LIVE - mudskippers. Truly an adventure filled day.

I got lost for some time when I stopped to answer a call and I lost trail of the group. Took a wrong turn and I started calling out "Berd....Berd..." Fortunately I met a group of people who showed me the way to the jetty. We dined at the same food restaurant as last week. All of us enjoyed the food there despite some complications with the orders. =) I did a video recording too. After our lunch we took the ferry back to the mainland. Charlie & Mary took Gwen, Jess and I home.

I enjoyed myself very much. These special group of people. Blessed are they for they brighten up my life!

Note: I'm unable to upload somemore picts as blogger gave me probs. =(

2006-07-13T01:35:00.000+08:00

My Results

My results have improved compared to last year. Studying with Jas and Rita really helped me. Rita did well for her exams and so did Jaslyn. I feel kinda sad that they'll be leaving me behind after year 3. They are the best pals I've found in nyp thus far. haha!

Analytical Biochemistry - B
Molecular Biology and Techniques - C
Industrial Microbiology - C
Marketing for life sciences - B

After much analysing, I feel that I have been to complacent. Didn't really put in much effort on the easier subject, IM. Nevertheless it shall not bug me. I shall work hard for my semester exams which is coming up. 3 more weeks! I'll try to achieve all Bs..and certainly do hope to get some As. B to B+ is like between 70-80. Very much different from the secondary school banding system. STRIVE!

New stuffs

I've just bought myself a Nokia 6125 recently. Cool phone. It has been some time since I last use a flip phone. The prev flip phone I owned was the Samsung E700A(2004). The FF7 bag which I bought on ebay has finally arrived. Waited for about a month for it.

Project work

For IM, we are having a HACCP project. I'm pleased to be in my current group. I feel its organised and its an efficient group. We have a gd chairman which prepares the agenda and collates our stuffs to disseminate to the other members. Great secretaries! haha! I'm playing the role of the Sanitation Manager. ~did the cleaning of toilet just came to your mind? Managers don't clean the toilets. The workers do =)~ Talking about stuffs like rodent traps, insect traps and cleanliness of the facility. Hmm.. 20% of overall. We need to score!

It was a cold cold morning. That's why you see me in that jacket. Like duh... =) Argh! Mushroom hair!

2006-07-10T17:01:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday

We sang "Make us true servants" in satb this week. All of the tenors were present for mass and so were the basses. After mass, we went to Pasir Ris where we had our dinner. Along the journey we sang some hymns in Berd's car. We ate at Kofu. Mel and I were sharing some crappy jokes with Justin and the rest. Later we went to a multi purpose hall wherewe attended Susan's dad's wake. Sat there for some time. Mel was eating lots of peanuts that night. Following that we went to have dessert. Chatted awhile at the food court then Dan sent us home.

Sunday. Trip to Pulau Ubin

Woke up at 6am in the morn. Didn't bring much cash cos I was broke. Spent all my on-hand cash on a new phone. I managed to salvage for 10bucks. I went to the bus stop near blk 412 to wait for mel. We had our breakfast at 401. Saw Isabelle walking past. Haha!! Kuku! Finally she responded to my greeting. =.= Anyways we took a cab down to meet Berd at Pasir Ris. He intended to ride to Changi point and so we had to take a bus down. Surprisingly Berd reached Changi point before us. I thought the bus was travelling kinda fast. Hmm..probably he took a shorter way. Well after Berd had his breakfast we went to board the bum boat to take us to p. ubin.
Once on the island, we went to the bicycle shop where we rented the bicycles. Like duh. Initially the riding was smooth until we started to go on dirt tracks. Having branches and leaves smacking in my face as I moved thru the forest. Roots of trees got in my way and the worries of insects getting on my hair flooded my thoughts. At some points I couldn't really control my bike I was totally exhausted after an hr plus of riding. Even eating a packet of concentrated carbohydrate didn't helped. I just knew my legs were too sore. All the lactic acid accumulation! Argh! Then it began to rained and we were caught in it. We somehow managed to find shelter and waited for nature to calm down. The rain was so heavy that it was hardly possible to see what was ahead of you. Berd treated us to lunch and I felt so bad. Didn't have enough $$ to pay for my food. After lunch we went to get the bum boat. Back on the mainland, it started raining. So we spent some time at Changi point as Berd cannot ride home yet.

To Melvin: Thanks for looking out for me throughout the trail. I know I'm an inexperienced cyclist and couldn't really handle the bicycle well on dirt tracks. I appreciate that you continued to encourage me and cycled behind me most of the journey. Truly I'm grateful and I thank you for that. Ave verum corpus sounded nice in the forest LOL.

World Cup Finals

I had a chat with Ignatius and Derek prior to the commencement of the match between Italy and France. I woke up at 2.10am( late already) and went to turn on the tv. Then ~wth~ I saw the replay of a penalty shoot by one of France's players. My eyes were still adapting to the light LOL. France 1 Italy 0. It was only 6mins plus. Then when Italy scored I shouted. Immediately I took the phone and started msging Jaslyn. Both of us were supporting Italy. I can sense her joy and excitement as I too feel the same sentiments. Laid on my bed during the half time while chatting with her on the phone. The 2nd half was boring. French had possession of the ball more than the Italians. The French were attacking and most of the time the ball was on Italy's part of the field. 90mins passed and they proceeded into extra time. It was still ever so boring until they showed Zidane ramming his head into an Italian player's chest. That was so retarded la! Headbutt!! Then red card! Tata to Zidane, world legend, who made such a silly act which I deemed 100% RETARDED. I think he cracked when his "head shot" was deflected by the Italian goalkeeper. Still France 1 Italy 1 after extra time. Then it was the heart wrenching moment -The penalty shootout. I was on the phone with Jaslyn and at the same time, was somehow praying for Italy. I was relieved when the French "skyed" one of the shots. I was chanting "sky the ball sky the ball" over and over again. LOL. Perfect 5 for Italy! Hurray! Slept after FIFA handed the trophy to them.

To Derek: France lost and you owe me a treat. 7-11 mocha! LOL
To Jaslyn: It was certainly wonderful to be able to enjoy those anxious and heart wrenching moments with you. Cheers! Italy won. We ponned school for that! LOL. Great buddy indeed you are! Gotta go see our results tmr! We did well didn't we? =)
To Ignatius: Did u manage to wake up?

2006-07-04T16:03:00.000+08:00

Looking back

This blog was created on 08 apr 2005 by Marie. Once again I would like to thank her for helping me get started. Initially I didn't wan2 blog as 1. I don't know how to create one. 2. HTML idiot. I would also like to thank those people who had helped me in blog related stuffs. Thanks Jaslyn, Isabelle and Ignatius. Some picts I uploaded were taken prior to the blog's creation. Well...enjoy..

This pict was taken some time in 2004. Probably July or August.The photographer was nana. Look at Mel's hair at tht time! Haha! I looked so young too! Bernard had the cast on his arm then.
This was taken some time in between Novemeber or December. The photographer was Marie.I dyed my hair after my "O" lvls. Haha..Anyone wish to comment about it? I remember vividly that day, Mel, Marie and I were went out with Berd and Nana. We went to White Sands where we had food at Swensens. After that we walked around White Sands. However I can't rmb where we went after that.
These neoprints were taken on 17Apr 2005 as you can see. We took the neoprints at Bishan J8. Saw Sylvester and Maia there too.

Semester 1 year 1 at nyp. Standing beside me is the hot hot hot "Firgita"

This picture was taken some time in August 2005. It was the 2nd time SRC held the bowling competition. I was "longkang" king for that year AGAIN. We had steamboat after our game.

This picture was taken during cny 2006. 1st day of cny. A few of us were sitting at the bus stop chatting. Paul, Amanda lee, Isabelle, Selene and I were the ones there. Before that we had our breakfast at 401 with more ppl from STA.

This picture was taken on Maundy Thursday this year at ____. SRC rawks! We had an enjoyable nite too. We went to a few churches to sing some meditative hymns and to pray.

This was Easter Vigil mass this year. This year's vigil mass was very long but nevertheless it was splendid.

This picture was taken during the day of confirmation this year. The Feast of Corpus Christi(18June2006) Refer to 19 June entry for more details.

2006-07-03T22:48:00.000+08:00

Last weekend (fri, sat and sun)

Fri pract was ok. We tried "Supper of the Lord" in satb. It didn't sound very good initially. Didn't sound very good at the end either. However we were determined to sing it well for mass. After pract, Mel, Yvonne and I went to the playground near 401 where we sang some hymns, cracked some jokes and chatted. Then we sent Yvonne home and we went home.

Mass on Sat was celebrated by Fr Tay. Therefore it ended later than usual. After mass Yvonne, Mel and I went to 322 in Berd's car. We met up with Charlie and some of the others there. They left after awhile as they were going over to Dan's house for a praise and worship session. We had a "family talk" with Berd and Nana. Meaning....we talk abt issues concerning about relationships and people. Issues shared among close friends. Yep. It was so cool. Really blessed to know them. =)

On Sunday, I went to church to meet up with Iggy and company. They went for the legion of mary meeting and left me waiting. Thanks to Richard I did not spend 1hr waiting. LOL. The others joined us 1hr later at 401 where they had their meals. After that, Leslie, Mel, Iggy, Kenneth, Derek and I went to a basketball court (near the border of Hougang) to play. The afternoon sun was burning hot. I can feel the heat from the ground thru my shoes. There was an uncle who travels around on his bike selling drinks. He saved us from dehydration haha! Jason and Paul came to join us too. We were there from 2-5. Had a gd chat with Iggy too.

The normal school term is back. Week 12!

4more weeks and it'll be the semester exams. Gotta keep up with whatever I learn for this 4 weeks so that it won't be very hard for me when it comes to studying. This means that I cannot skip lectures la! Anyways since the start of this year I hadn't skip much ba. Regretted doing so often last year. =X Had ABC pract today. Saw the ultra centrifuge and those gradient stuffs. Went home to have a nap before meeting up with Clement and Aaron for a movie: Road to Guantanamo. I rate it 6/10. Well...there isn't any real gd movies now. "Superman returns" seems crappy.

Ok thats all for now.

I'm getting the Cloud look...
To those who said it cannot be done. I'll do my best to prove you wrong. =)

Notes

To Ignatius: Thanks for being a gd fren. You stood up for me regarding about the hair thingy. You are someone whom I would call....bro.
To Derek: Hey you still crazy over snails? Tell Leslie to be a man! LOL..Shall speak to you abt some stuffs soon.

2006-06-29T13:51:00.000+08:00

Common Test and studies

I've been studying with Jaslyn at cp for a few days. The ABC and marketing test yesterday was managable. I have more confidence in my ABC than in marketing as I didn't put in as much time in ABC than for marketing. Today's MBT was alright. I know I can pass but it's still unsure whether I would score. They tested on stuffs like the year, historical people's NAMES! and to specific stuffs like gene names. Well I need divine intervention. Truly I wan2 do well. B+ ?? haha! Who doesn't want gd grades anyways? ~shrugs~ =)

Mel's grand dad's wake

I went to Mel's grand dad's wake last night to give my condolences. Attended a session of prayer with him. Some of the other choir memebers came too. After the prayer session we sat at one of the tables chatting. Then Justin took me home in his beetle. To Mel: Keep your grand dad in your prayers. Truly I know that you are sad that he has departed. I've not really encountered such a situation and don't really know how to console. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless you.

REJUVENATE

Hey sit back! Relax!
Take a deep breath
Shut your eyes for a moment
And fill your lungs with the air so fresh

Let thoughts of peace settle in
Abandon your worldly agenda
Just for this moment. -Chill-
Be in sync with nature
Drop your burdens
Let go your worries
No point holding on to them for they are not worthy

Stare out into the open starry sky
Roam and wonder in your imagination
Relax your mind and body
And be cleansed from the intoxication this society brings

Get up Get up!
Take your eyes off this poem
Be recharged
Rejuvenate!
Feel the burst of energy surging through you!
Just for this moment…
In this tranquil time
You’ve found yourself
Genuine peace….

This poem was composed by Daryl Ezekiel

12th June 2006

Tomorrow is my last paper. Module: Industrial Microbiology (IM). Then its back to the usual schooling and within 5weeks I'll face the semester exams! Argh!!

Notes

To Germaine: Thanks for your well wishes
To Marie: Have a speedy recovery. I've written you a special poem. =)
To Jaslyn: Thanks for being such a gr8 studying partner and fashion advisor. I appreciate all that you have done. Cheer up! Don't let silly things burden you. Whatever it is...just drop a call if you intend to cry by the beach again =X LOL

2006-06-25T21:45:00.000+08:00

This weekend

Amanda came to join us for Fri pract. After that some of us went to ponggol nasi lemak to eat, drink and chat(the usual stuffs we do). I ordered chee cheong fun. Jessica and I were like msging Yvonne regarding about some issue. =) It was the last day of being home alone. When I reached home it was kinda late and didn't had the mood to water the plants. Thank God that it rained. It was indeed a blessing! Haha!

My parents came home very early on sat. I got up and accompanied them for breakfast. I barely had enough sleep la! They bought me a few shirts and Hugo Boss Cologne! After breakfast I came online...then went back to slp till mid afternoon. Got up and prepared to go church. I was still feeling tired and couldn't really sing like I usually do. Just gt that heavy feeling. Fatigue? haha! After mass we went to 322(had jus been renovated) to have our dinner. Usual stuffs again. =) That day's topic was about lame riddles, sci-fic, geography and some trade experience shared by Bernard.

Aunt Helen came to pick me up this morn. Scheduled to go to her hse to do cleaning. After cleaning I went to 401 to meet my friends. Its been some time since I spend time with those bunch of youths( paul,Jason,Charl). Isa and Jas L were sitting at another table - rushing their h/w. LAST MIN WORK?!?! lol... Amanda Lee was sitting with the other members of her choir. So didn't really get to talk to her. Probably her grp in choir is the only 1 I don mix with? err... haha!

Bernard came to pick Mel and I up. We went with Berd and nana to watch Scary Movie 4 at Bugis. The movie was about 1hr 15mins and it was very very lame! After the movie we roamed around a few places. Bugis itself, Sim Lim and Peninsular(City Hall area). Yep..then went home.

Went to return the "I not stupid too" and "Advent Children" vcds. Realised that 1 week had jus passed like that. I do miss the 8days of home alone. I still rmb the first day I had my buddies accompaniment. Then had Rita and Jas dropping by too. I shall rmb the Linguine! The soccer match between Netherlands and Ivory Coast! I shall rmb the time I spend with one of my friends watching the vcds! I shall rmb the gym trip and the design we left behind at Ponggol Nasi Lemak.It was certainly an enjoyable week. Exams are coming and I'm getting worried. There will be 2 papers on Wednesday. ABC and Marketing. I really do hope I can achieve something for this CT.

My thanks

Rita and Jaslyn - accompanied me to study at BK and at my home.
Weijie, Weijie(beta), Edmund for keeping company for the 2nd nite of home alone.
Clement and ZK for taking me out on meals.
A gd friend of mine who accompanied me one of the days. Watched vcds and stuffs. So lame! Cool man! Whatever! -I not stupid too.

Derek! Get well soon so that we can have fun with those snails? haha! Lets bathe them in salt!

2006-06-21T19:50:00.000+08:00

Study Study Study -Monday evening

I met up with Jas and Rita at CP. They were late so I thought of going to Vari Nice to have my dinner. Then when I boarded the bus, Jas called and said she reached CP. So in the end I had to alight and take another bus back to CP.
I went to the food court to have my dinner with Jas accompanying me. Rita came awhile later. After that we went to BK to study ABC..Rita copied notes from Jas for MBT. We ate and studied and left as BK needs to close for the night. While walking to the interchange, Jas unexpectedly, met someone whom she was thinking throughout the nite. Rita and I left them to talk. Then we were on our way home.

Tuesday

Jas came over to my place and we went to get stuffs to prepare our pasta. We bought campbell soup, hot dogs and button mushrooms and of cos the pasta(linguine). Jas bought herself a branded ice cream. Haagen Dazs - Strawberry cheesecake. It tasted fabulous! So did our pasta! I didn't study much that day as I had a headache sometime in the evening. Managed to cover only 2 chapters. Time to panick indeed!!! Haha Strawberry cheesecake flavour is currently my favourite ice cream flavour! bye bye peppermint!

Today

I met up with Clement and ZK. We went to have lunch at some place in AMK. Then they came over to watch "I not stupid too". Clement and ZK were munching on potato chips! Following that, we went to Hougang Sports Hall where we met up with Aaron for a gym session. No pretty babes to see there though haha! Left the gym at about 6plus and went to have dinner at Ponggol Nasi Lemak. Ordered chee cheong fun to go with my nasi lemak. =) Yummy! haha!
Later we made an art piece using the remaining scraps of food. Below are the pictures

Our "magnificent art piece" brought to you by Clement ( the man who started with the first 2 letters) Aaron (the man who donated the remaining chilli) ZK (the man who helped with the restructuring of the letters) and Daryl ( the kid that put up the deco and added the last 2 letters)

My aim : to do well in the upcoming exams and to get Cloud's hairstyle!!!!

2006-06-19T15:59:00.000+08:00

Comfirmation 2006 -Feast of Corpus Christi

I made it just in time for the comfirmation mass. I wore blue and I felt I didn't blend with the whites so I sat behind the choir - the marble area. The mass was good though I prefer the mass in which we served. I didn't get the "high" feeling for this mass. Looking back, I really did enjoy my comfirmation mass and those 2 years of preparation for confirmation. I had my comfirmation on a sat nite. It was beautiful. Filled with emotions. Still looking for the similar feeling I felt then. I wan2 renew myself. I've dwell in sin and its time I give it up and perfect on being right. Well after the photo taking sessions we proceeded to the IJ-OLN to have our lunch. Sang a few hymns with mel. After that Derek accompanied me to get a new hair cut and I spent so much on the clay... LOL...

I went for the evening mass too. Yvonne was supposed to carry the flag but in the end I helped her. Haha! Our flag is like a "sail". I believe those present will know what I mean. So it was kinda tough to carry when the wind came. Met up with marie and the 4 of us(Yvonne,Jess,Marie & I) sticked together until the mass ended. A few of us went to Hougang Green to have our dinner. There, Jessica and I were like reassuring Yvonne and tell her not to do stupid stuffs. Knock some sense into her! =) After dinner I went to borrow "I not stupid 2" and "Advent Children" to watch.

Notes

To Yvonne: Look out for ur true frenz. Seek comfort in them. Share your burden and don't bottle it up. No point going thru the hurt alone when you have so many people who will be there to see it thru with u. Why don't give these ppl a chance. Don't choose the alternatives which bring hurt upon urself. Frankly speaking...you are the only youth in this choir that I uphold an equal respect to those of the senior members. The fire of commitment burns within you. I salute you for your gd role model. Whatever it is...you have Jessica jie to look to if u can't contact me or vice versa. =) Hope you'll listen to our advice. Cheers!

To Marie Clare: Congrats! Finally a confirmed catholic yea! hmm..I really do wish to see u back during advent. Sista.... =) Btw I shall gather some info about yr ___ look-alike. =p Be bathed in the glory of God.

To Germaine: Hmm..thanks for your encouragement. I'll study for my exams. Hope you are done with the projs and ur hol hw. Next year will be ur comfirmation. Look towards a grand mass. =)

To Derek: Hey I thank you for accompanying me yea? You are a gr8 fren.

To Melvin Peter: Heyhey! Finally confirmed yea bro? haha! Another Peter out there arh! Anws look for the talent in which the Holy Spirit has given you. =)

To Jessica: Lots of thanks to you for picking my ipod. I was filled with joy for thoese newly confirmed haha! Thanks lots if not I'll feel heartbroken if I lose my dear ipod haha!

The name Ezekiel is not in my confirmation cert! ARgh!! I'm happy for you ppl!! Cheers! See u ppl ard!

Yearning to relive history. Panicking as the examinations draw near

2006-06-17T21:35:00.000+08:00

Thurday - An afternoon of studying

I met up with Jaslyn at CP where we had our lunch at Pizza Hut. Didn't really enjoyed the baked pasta there. I prefer the one at Pasta Mania. After lunch we went over to BK where we studied ABC. We managed to cover about 4 chapters and then I became restless. Didnt wan2 study for MBT cos its too "dry". We began wondering around CP. Then she accompanied me to 401 where I got my roti john. Walked her to the interchange and then we parted. My parents and bro left for China at about 10plus. Finished the Da Changjin show which my mom was watching.

Overslept and I missed the ABC lecture. Now I'm worried!! haha!! In deep trouble arh!!!!

Friday - Regroup Team

I met up with my buddies(Weijie,"beta" & Edmund) whom I know since my childhood days. We went to somewhere in Dhoby Ghaut where we played pool. Edmund and "beta" have gd pool skills.However I still enjoyed playing with them. Didn't get to win them but at least enjoyed my time exploring haha! I didn't go for choir pract. Felt kinda guilty but I know I can do it on the actual day. Well I don't get to see my bros often....well...not a gd excuse though. LOL. In the night they came over to my hse to watch the soccer match. "Beta" placed a bet for Holland vs Ivory Coast...and yep he won. Weijie and mund was watching vcds while I played d2 with "beta". It was fun.. we knock-off at 5am.

Corpus Christi mass

Today's mass, I felt was good. We sang table of plenty (guys & gals parts), gift of finest wheat in accapella(satb), ave verum(satb), My Tribute and Majesty. The hymns are well chosen and I felt high during the course of the mass despite being kinda not in shape during pract time haha! Thanks kip for offering me banana cake and milo haha!! Think my body lack rest thats why I felt the giddiness and the numbness of my hands. Anws...it was a great mass! Simply love it! The hymn gift of finest wheat we sounded so compact. Brilliant! haha.. After mass, some of us went over to Kovan where we had our dinner.

To my frenz who are receiving their rite of confirmation tmr...Be filled with the Holy Spirit!

That's all people!

Tired and worried

2006-06-14T18:28:00.000+08:00

Monday 12th June

Clement and ZK came by to pick me up in the afternoon. They were on their way to collect their razor mouses so they asked me to tagged along. Then we ended up having our dinner at a marketplace near Chomp Chomp after much roaming around. After that we went to Clement's place where we saw some wc3 replays and spectate ZK playing 4v4 match.

Tuesday 13th June

I met up with Rebecca & Cheryl at Bishan J8. We went to have our lunch at Mos Burger. Rebecca and I had a set meal while Cheryl had only coke light. Then I helped out with their chemistry homework and I found myself to be inadequate in tutoring them. Then Rebecca needed to re-key in her contacts as she had lost her phone some time ago. So we ended up walking around J8. We parted at about 4.50pm..

As for today

I woke up late this morning. Went online to do some e-learning stuffs on MBT. After that I went to cook noodles while watching tv. Resumed studying for awhile. I certainly do feel scared and I'm not sure what I've studied is enough. Therefore I'm going with Jaslyn and probably Rita this friday to school to get some past year papers. Anyways...there is ABC lecture in the morn. I went down to borrow "Brothers of Grimm" to watch. It was quite ok. 6/10? haha..

-going to get my dinner-

Worried

2006-06-10T13:52:00.000+08:00

Putting my friends to the test

I made 3 quiz this week and put my friends to the test. The quiz questions includes my likes, dislikes and some history. For eg. Which ministry I was attached to before comfirmation. Then there was a quiz which I added a "trick" answer and to my surprise....so many ppl fell for it

Question : Which of these desserts would I have if given a choice?

a. coconut sago
b. Almonds with logan
c. Mango pudding with milk
d. coffeebeans in choc fudge (I made it up)

About 8ppl took the quiz. All got it wrong excluding Jasmine Sim. All except Kenneth chose coffeebeans in choc fudge. He chose coconut sago. Well...at least it makes sense la! Coffeebeans in choc fudge! oh man...
The average of the 3quiz, marie got the highest. Congrats sista! Kenneth cheated on 1 quiz. LOL oh wells. Hmm..Madel gt an "egg" for quiz 2. LOL...

Sec 4 comfirmation coming up -18th June 06

Sista and Mel together with the other sec 4s are getting their comfirmation soon. I'm going to support them. Yep. I, too wan2 feel the "comfirmation mood" yea? Hmm..I still rmb the time I had mine. Simply love the chrism. Love the mass. Love the dinner. LOL..That was way back in sec 2. Didn't even get a comfirmation name. ~sigh~ Chose Ezekiel sometime in sec 4 I think. I do miss catechism class but oh wells....gd things somehow has to end for more gd stuffs yea? ~shrugs~ I'll renew my faith with u ppl. =) Hey M. Clare: You're the greatest sister! I'm honoured to be your bro. I'll write a poem for you. =)

14 days to study. 8/14 days to be afraid

My 2 weeks of hols have finally arrived. Some ppl wld be able to rest during this period as they have no common test on wk 11. I on the other hand have to start studying and preparing for the upcoming test on wk11. Current week: End of wk 8 proceeding to wk9. Then my parents and bro are leaving for China on vacation. So I'll be left alone for 8days with my dad's plants and fishes which I have to look after. Oh wells...I'll see what I can do during those days.

Signing off

Daryl Ezekiel

2006-06-06T23:14:00.000+08:00

Last weekend

I introduced the song I composed to my choir and with the help of Peter we managed to get the chords for the song. I'm glad and at the same time appreciative. I'm happy that they are giving me the encouragement which its so needed. yea! =p I felt kinda high for the Pentecost mass. Totally filled to the brim. Toast to the Holy Spirit yea!

I went to the Pentecost dinner. Met up with Derek and Kenneth. They had almond desserts...which I felt disgusted with haha! After eating we went to the playground where we played the swings and chatted. We left the area about 11.

This week

School is kinda slacky this week. One of our lecturers fell ill and couldn't take us for pract and for tmr's lecture. Then tmr's MBT will be postponed to nxt week. This is so kuku la. We have to spend our time in school during our hols/study break. I have 4 modules to cope with this sem. Certainly I do wish to excel in them. Which means I gotta start studying asap. Then I am yet to submit my ABC assignment. Oh man...

After lessons today, I went out with Aaron and Clement. We went to Tajong Pagar to have our interview for some job. The guy who spoke to us was so dao. Oh wells..I think the possibility of us being hired is low. Anyways.....I DON't CARE. =) We went to Marina to have our dinner and to watch X-men 3. Yep then we were homeward bound.

Then I received a "wake up call" from ger(she's a messenger). Yep....think I shld not be so naive or too hopeful about things which aren't meant to be. Yep..so now I think I'm letting go. I don't wish to be a nuisance to you and I don't wan2 put our friendship on the line. [ u know whom I'm referring to]

I made 2 new friends : Rebecca & Ignatius
Ok you ppl..stay cheerful and God bless yea!

BTW anyone who wans to check out my poems can visit ger's blog or rebe's blog. Yea!

Strucked by reality

2006-06-01T15:39:00.000+08:00

Recent happenings

Back to old school

I went back to Montfort Sec on Wednesday with a fren of mine who was also from the same school. Saw some familiar faces. The booth we were supposed to mend was at the classroom. Wasn't sure at first. Spent my time slacking around. There were talks given by different lecturers from different polys and one from Meridian JC. I met the SP lecturer who I spoke to with Clement at SP before enrolment. We had a chat and after that I went to get some refreshments with a nyp staff assistant. Haha. Then we gt a free "taxi" ride home in our lecturer's car. Note to derek: Wasn't able to meet ya. Once we packed up we were off to nyp

Struck by inspiration

I was struck by inspiration the other day. So I went ahead to compose a song of praise to God. I'll be sharing it with my choir ppl on fri pract. This is the first time i experienced such kinda inspiration. The tune and words came naturally. Very glad to be able to compose a song of praise to the Almighty Father.

School work

MBT report! It's so kuku...the questions are so difficult and even with the aid of the websites....I can't even source for the answers! CRAP. The other modules are fine. Hmm..marketing for life sci is dry. That leaves with 2 modules I'm comfortable with now. wk11 is the common test. It's time for me to follow up on the modules I don't like.

Coded message : Love had Ezekiel in Tears. Going to breathe in fresh Oxygen.

Inspired

Simply love Colossians 3:16

Daryl Ezekiel

2006-05-26T23:34:00.000+08:00

Haagen Dazs Treat

I met up with marie & Derek and we went to CS (century sq) to have ice cream. Well..in fact it was only me having the ice cream. I felt kinda guilty to have sista treating me. O wells.. Thank Q sista for the treat. It tasted gd and I hope u ppl enjoyed the water with lemon eh? haha..ok not being sarcastic la..Truly thank you, marie for the ice cream. So after the ice cream we went to macs where Derek bought the twister fries. Then we were on the bus back to Hougang. I went to marie's hse where I tried finding inspiration to write my poem for choir. Which somehow I couldn't seek for it. Thus I relied on some help provided by marie. Yep..

Choir pract

There wasn't a big turnout today. Said my short poem and gave an ice cream analogy(did I spell correctly?) abt the choir. We have a new organist? Haha... Learnt 2 new hymns today. After choir pract..a few of us went to 322 for some light snack and then we parted.

the poet

I've been resuming my poem writing recently. Since last week? haha..Below is another poem which I wrote recently. Pls read and give ur comments. Btw.."Fort minor - remember the name" is a nice song...despite some F words la..simply love the bass and the feel. yea! Rawk on!

~TAGS~
Note to marie & Derek: you ppl are gr8 frenz and I hope I'm one in u ppl's lives too haha! Stay cool! =D
Note to ger: Ok you have gotten back yr papers. Analyse them yea? I'll see what I can help. =)

Search for inspiration

Delving into deep thoughts
Bringing down the adrenaline
Calming the soul and dowsing the fire of anxiety
And prepare it for inner searching
To seek out the inspiration
Amidst tranquility

My breathing and the sound of the fan blowing I hear
Shutting out the noises around
And focusing on each thought of the day
Changing a passage of words
Making it more meaningful than just
An ordinary essay!
Cos I know I'm putting in a 100% yea?
And within it are my feelings and says
Words to God the most High who guides me each day
Or some words which I would share
To any dear friends whom I'll love to care

What I'm seeking is imbued within here
As I search for inspiration
I find its already here
As I shall spin in the threads
And sew them together
The emotions I embroil
A "patterned quilt" of words and feelings is formed

A new rhyme beholds!
A new poem is sung
Memories are frozen
Or a prayer is done
Said to the Lord with much love and with much thought
Or may gratitude be expressed to those who were beside me in the times of trial
For they had not forsaken me
Thank you all

From this poem of mine
I extend out my reach to all
Here and within
Is my message to all
In the poem itself
Its where you unravel it all

Poem by Daryl Ezekiel (pls do not copy)

24th May 2006

loving poetry

2006-05-22T14:10:00.000+08:00

Yesterday

I met up with Derek in church in the morning. It began to rain when I reached church. Met up with Derek then Leslie came to join us. The 3 of us then ran to 401 to have breakfast with Richard. While eating...I saw ger and some ppl from lectors and MM. Hmm...

After breakfast, we parted. Mel and his usual sunday clique went to Richard's hse and Derek, Leslie and I went to the bus stop near blk 412. There we chatted and then darius(derek's bro) popped by. Then he started talking abt how Montfort is now and some history. Kinda sick la...some stuffs...like the 2guys in the toilet issue. Haha.. Then ZK came by and I hopped into his van. AND...I was off to Tampines with Clement and company.

the Da vinci Code - Blasphemy (my opinion)

As a thriller its quite an interesting show as it doesn't bore you out at any pt. However there are some parts of it I felt tht it was blaspheming..or in fact it was.. So if I wld to compare a fiction movie with another fiction movie of this season...well...I think "Poseidon" is better. =) Note: Don't tell me I dunno how to appreciate the show...

Dinner time

We went to Novena Sq again to have our dinner. 6 of us ate 6dishes + rice + 1 dessert = $60+
So each of us had to pay abt 10bucks. We had a different variety today..and I preferred the combinations we had the other day. Yep =) After eating we went walking around the mall then we were off.

Today - School time

I reached school at 8.30. Then I went to have my breakfast. Then I went for ABC pract together with Jas and Rita. Well things were fine until after ABC pract. Jas and Rita left me behind. I thot tht they were in the toilet and so I waited awhile -->They didn't come out. So called both of them and sms-ed --> No reply. Then I found them in the canteen awhile later. So I sat there with them..after finishing our ABC lab assignment, they left me there again without waiting for me. Nevertheless I still waited for them to come down. We parted at the overhead bridge.....

Mood: upset

Tomorrow

It'll be a better day... =)

Seeking inspiration.

the poet

2006-05-20T00:29:00.001+08:00

Fun with Jas and Ta

Jas and Rita made me stayed for the damn long hbd lecture on thurs. Then I was copying notes(prev week's notes) for Rita..Haha..then the table is so kuku..copy until my neck ache. Then after lecture both of them came to my hse. We went to hg green de supermarket to get hash browns, hot dogs and the Heni-beer (don dare to mention product's name). So Rita was frying the hash browns and hot dogs for the both of us. Haha...Jas looked comical when she tried to help. =) Then we enjoyed thru the evening from 5plus to 8plus. Rita and I were eating durian. Jas didn't like durian and was covering her nose all the while when we were eating. Btw...it tasted great with tht beer.Tht beer isn't tht bitter compared to the other brands too. It's the best I've tasted for now. =p Note to my frenz: I'm not an alcoholic! Jus enjoying myself in the company of my buddies!

Travel with Clement & ZK (the man with the "armoured" vehicle)

Earlier in the week I went out with Clement and his couz, ZK to Bishan, J8 where we walked ard for awhile. After tht we went to Novena Sq where we had our dinner at a restuarant. The food was gd and it was affordable. Each of us spent abt 11bucks. =) Then we went to Kovan to walk walk then I was home doing my lab report.

Friday - Choir pract

We sang "Crown him with many crowns" today. The tenor part had some tricky notes. So I'm still trying to get the right tune. Hmm..kinda overpowered today. Haha! Well think the tenor section will have Mr.How tmr...so...we shld do well. We went to 322 for drinks and chat after choir pract. Some of us were sharing ghost stories. It was interesting and also hair raising. =)
Its fun speaking to those ppl. They are wise, experienced and humorous too. It's a blessing I have them as my dearest brothers and sisters in Christ. =)

Notice Board

To Germaine: Thx for helping me to print out the prayer though eventaully u didn't get to pass it to me. However I'm still grateful and i appreciate yr help. You're a gd fren and a helpful one. Thanks!
To Rita & Jas: I'm waiting for u ppl to get me drunk. Wahahahha.. =D
To marie: I'm yearning for the ice cream! =P
To the ppl who read my blog: Pls leave a tag k?

The Father inspires me and fills me with the Holy Spirit.
If God is for us
Who can be against us?

I Believe...

Daryl Ezekiel

2006-05-13T22:56:00.000+08:00

About school

I had a short week in school. Didn't really have much lectures. Think most of the time was spent in the lab. The labs this sem are interesting or maybe its just tht I've learnt to appreciate them. Haha. Main aim for now is to do well for the first test. Tht shld be wk10..meaning 6weeks from now. The only module i don't really like for now is business for life sciences. ~shakes head~

Mother's Day mass - Fri 12/5

The mass was great, superb, touching?. Fr. Paul seems to be very into praise and worship. Didn't really get the "high" feeling during the praise and worship session before the mass. We had emma playing for us and he did a gr8 job. It has been awhile since I last heard him play...hmm.. Think it was 2 x'mas ago. While singing "praise her with a flower" some of our members cried..wahhahaa...After the mass I was quite exhausted.My throat was a little sore or strained..probably cos of the nasi lemak I ate in the morn. hmm....

Same day... 12/5

After mass we had choir pract for sat mass. Then a few of us went to 322 to have out lunch. I went to Bedok to meet up with my buddy, Clement. Then we went to Somerset (cine) while we wait for Aaron. We wandered around for some time before he came. We went to eat the $10 ramen. Crap sia...LOL...10bucks.. hmm.. ~shrugs~ After tht we went walking ard Orchard cos movie at 9.55pm. Then b4 the show we were at the arcade watching some ppl dancing. The movie Poseidon is gd.Firgie from Black eyed peas was in the movie. Lots of explosion and lots of water. ok crap. Anyways it keeps u in suspense. =) The show ended at 11.35 and we missed the last train. So we gt the NR-6 which took us to Hougang. I dropped somewhere near my hse and walked home. The gd thing abt Night Rider is tht u can alight at any bus stop tht the NR passes by. =) Brilliant day!

Saturday

Woke up at 11plus today. Went online as usual and chatted. Then I had to go to my aunt's hse to do cleaning. After tht gotta go church. Hmm..I sang the acclamation today...think it was ok..better than last week ba. After mass..a few of us went to 322 for dinner. Chatted about dogs...bugs...and etc etc haha...then we were off.

STOP the fishiness

Isabelle arh..stop fishy fishy fishy ok? LOL...i know u belong to the cod fish family. There's nth fishy abt. Rest assured. =)

Note to marie : I'm waiting for myice cream!!!
Note to ger : totally infected with the kuku-ness ady? haha...belle say u 90% only.
Note to ding dong belle : Nth fishy! =)
Note to Cheryl : Don't be so upset with ur results. You still have time to achieve better results. Paying me to be yr chem tutor? LOL
Note to Jasmine S and Jasmine L : Stay cool the Jasmines.... =) See u ppl ard! Jasmine Low..u played well for the Mother's Day mass.

Moving on

Daryl Ezekiel

2006-05-08T01:03:00.000+08:00

This weekend

The govt won the majority of the seats in the parliament. It was gd that the Worker's party secured Hougang. My view : I dislike a 1-party rule kinda thing. Some words voiced by the opposition during their rallies should be taken into consideration. Cos..they really do make sense!

Saturday mass

I sang the acclamation tht day. Tried to keep up with the 3/4 beat..haha.. Feedback : I still tend to slow down and I need to polish up my pronounciation when singing. Hmm.. I'm working on it...After mass, a few of us went to Kovan where we had steamboat. Proceeded to macs after tht where we had our ice creams! I had my cone...yep. (since this is a public blog..I'm trying not to include names). Chit chatting...till finally some of them decided tht we shld go.

Sunday ^___^

I attended mass with my grandparents, aunt and uncle in the morn. Then I went scouting for ppl to have breakfast with me. Some of my frenz from the choir had their practice...so I didnt really bother them.
I walked back to my gp's hse and I asked my aunt to buy me breakfast. Took a short nap and I followed my dad home after tht. Slept on till around 2.20pm when I have to go downstairs to meet Clement. His couz drove a van and took us to J8. Then we went to SimLim sq to search for cheapo ipod mp3. We had our lunch there too. Walked and walked..plenty of kuku shops. They state the price which isn't inclusive of tax. Wth! Then we have to walk around another time lo to double check. Very kuku de la...then Clement's couz said its not legal to do so ( mentioning prices which is non-inclusive of tax)...hmm....anyways I bought my ipod nano from 1 of the shops.
While we were outside of sim lim, ZK (clement's couz) decided to check out a shop la. Then we asked the old man how much was the ipod nano..and he said " $168" ~BengKui~

Notes

To paul, manda and charlotte : Meet up for breakfast this coming Sunday?
To ger: You read well for the reading! Grats...So u "grilling" those fishies? LOL

While blogging
I left the water boiling
Which it was meant to be used
for the cooking my noodles
Didn't end up cooking
Cos it became obvious
That if I ate at this hour
I would be fattened =)

Mix feelings

2006-05-03T20:40:00.000+08:00

Sunday

I reached church ard 10plus. Met up with manda to pass her my pure geog notes and I had to pass the bday card to Jasmine Sim. We had a short chat outside father's hse b4 we proceed to 401 for breakfast. Pity sista can't join us. Anyways I had my breakfast with Derek and some other montfortians. Isabelle passed me the SHE cd while I was eating. Kinda surprised though. Haha..well..have been waiting since cny for the cd? =p haha..

To Isabelle* : Thanks alot! All the best for yr exams! Hope to see you soon!
To manda: Hey do well in yr geog test...especially!
To Derek: Stop disturbing ppl la!

1st May - Beach and movie day

I accompanied Clement and Aaron to Sentosa that day. We didn't go really prepared. I didn't bring my groundsheet as I was lazy to go to my grandparent's hse to get it early in the morn. We brought our own water this time. A bottle of mineral water cost $2 there. =) So we jus sat ard and try to get ourselves tanned which eventually we didn't. LOL...Nothing much at the beach. We went to Dhoby Ghaut where we had our dinner. Went to watch 16blocks, hmm there are some comical parts la..but overall I still think that Inside Man is better.

I dyed my hair yesterday. Any1 who sees me, give me yr comments

To Germaine: Thanks for being a friend of mine! haha! cheers!

*In silence...I'm waiting*

2006-04-29T21:23:00.000+08:00

Poly life - year2 sem1

Sometimes I really feel tht I'm alone. Just the only one among a sea of strangers. My clique now only consist of Rita, Jas and I. So if they decide not to come 1 day, I'll be all alone. I have a class of "hi-bye" frenz. As for this sem, since I wasn't able to fufill the prerequisites, I have lesser modules compared to my frenz. I have shorter working hrs la! So detached and so lost. However Rita and Jas really make gd frenz. I'll jus put the dark thoughts of graduating later than the rest away. Do my best in what I can at this moment. Isn't tht right, Rita? Jas...don dao k? =) I stay back with u ppl on somedays ba. I bring my lappy and some vcds ok? Settle? =)

the Mass

Mass was kinda long today. We had a visiting priest. Well...didnt really understand what he says. Probably because he has the accent la. Anyways..we had Jason playing the organ for us. Overall rating : Not bad! Gd job Jason.

Recognition to the ONE

Haha!! Thanks Isabelle for helping me with the changing of blogskin and the addition of the music. I'm kuku when faced with html codings. Thanks alot! She spent alot of time troubleshooting for me too haha! We had the tagboard issue and the music issue. The AF acc was closed. Reason : violation of terms and conditions. ~shrugs~

To the following ppl : EXCEL in ur MYE arh!!!!

Jasmine low
Amanda lee
Jason
Jasmine sim
Paul
charlotte
Isabelle
Marie
Derek

Thankful & inspired to "work"

2006-04-23T11:55:00.000+08:00

First week of school

It was quite ok for me. My timetable has lesser modules compared to my peers. Since I failed c.bio , I won't be able to take 2 other mods this sem. Probably its a blessing. At least I don have to slog very hard. Therefore I can direct my attention to this few modules. I hope I can do well for this sem. Its time to start working...Well at least Jas and Rita are cutting down on pon-ing lectures. =) So its a gd sign. Jas and Rita came to my hse to slack the other day haha!!

Saturday - 22apr

I went to sing for a wedding mass with some other ppl from my choir today. It was at the church of IHM. Its a very nice place. Haha. at the choir loft there were lots of hanging mics..jus like those in st.annes. well...I was enjoying myself singing near the mic especially when the response for loving and forgiving was sung. haha!! After wedding mass we went to have a sumptuous breakfast. Lots of stuffs I like...apart from the almond desert....really smelled like insecticide to me. =P I hate almonds! LOL.. Had spaghetti , tofu , tarts , chicken , fish etc etc....gd food =)

Note : oh ya...on the way to IHM, in Dan's car, Isabelle called. She said she is somewhere in nyp. Then spent dunno how long trying to direct her out. Don wan2 heed my directions!! huh huh why why?? lol...ok la...but glad u found yr way out =) Enjoyed the carpark walking? tht part of nyp like graveyard.

I met up with Clement and Aaron to get our bbq stuffs. Then went home to prepare for mass at 6. The mass was celebrated by his grace. Montfort co-celebrated it's 90th anniversary in Nat lo. I only noticed a few teachers whom I know. Mrs leong , mr chia, miss violet chan, mr adrian and a lit teacher. Principal wasnt there. Wierd.The mass was gr8. A high mass like what isabelle said. =) We had the montfort chorale singing with us. The palsm-er was gd too.Gd voice! Seems like some ppl from my choir melts to this voice. Any1 wans to commend on the "acclamist" ? LOL..

After mass, I gathered 4 of my choir frenz to go to the bbq at Rio vista. It rained. So when we were there we jus ate the ready cooked food made by my dearest grandma. Clement and Aaron had had their fill. Chicken wings and sotong are swimming in their bellies ady. The 2gals , Madel and yvonne left abt 8plus. Then there was my sis, mel , clement, aaron and I left. So we sit around and chatted. It was not bad despite of the few turnout. =)

Greatest appreciation

My grandma - without her...this bbq wld certainly be impossible
Clement & Aaron - The ppl who started the fire and bbq-ed the chicken wings and sotongs. Though it rained...their efforts are still to be recognised
Sis marie - Congrats to you and yr grp for winning the competition. I await my hagen daz treat =) Thanks for being a wonderful guest.
Melvin - Thanks for sharing yr experience and richard's horny jokes to my frenz. You kept them entertained.
Madeleiene and yvonne - Thanks for helping out with the food

Yearning for love....feeling so empty

2006-04-17T16:19:00.000+08:00

School reopens

Back in campus
A new beginning
A time where mistakes be erased and a new page be written
A moment where spirits were high and the past to be buried away
Yet admist the bustling crowd
A soul who had came forth to redeem itself
Found itself trapped in condemnation

Accompanied by 2 angels of his
He humored and laughed
They laughed and smiled
Emotions ; nv of true sadness were ever revealed
Though mortal is he, his feelings were stored
Only to ponder, in the cover of night
Devoured by sadness
He seeks out himself
Finding little peace
In confiding in oneself
To the almighty one he turns to in plea
Hoping tht everything wld be set right for him

Anxious he was standing before the door
Pacing around while waiting for his turn
Into the room he stepped in...
His heart raced ; uncertainty dawns
Penning down his particulars and modules he failed in
Hoping to receive hope from the Dr who's speaking

Prerequisites you have not fufilled
Eligibility to these modules this sem:
Not 6 but 4 ! u have to contend
It'll snowball down
How dead can I be?
Now the fact is I'll take this year's modules in the nxt
and the nxt till the nxt?
And say tht I may stay till 2008?
And i'll see my frenz...
Moving ahead
and so thts what i have to accept right now. Shld I be happy or sad u tell me how?

Making matters dull
Entering a local uni is a slim chance now
Going abroad seems to be the only gateway
A great concern ingers : whether the cert is recognised here
I don wan spending on things which are deemed futile

So much problems resulted because
of 1 module I didnt excel and the lesson cost :
1 snowball & 1/2 a year more in campus
Cell biology cell biology!
I'll ace it well in the nxt semester...

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