Mrs Khoo was right. "It's still a long way to freedom."
Been slaving away at Physics all morning, finally finished studying it. Somehow I still can't do the stupid thick stack of Physics papers that Ms Lim gave us. Gonna try again tonight, gotta ask Chew to teach me how to do the nuclide notation thing.
Am currently doing Art. I can't believe I actually managed to sit still for so long. It's been productive, I've drawn+coloured two layouts so far. Two more to go. This is when my imagination chooses to forsake me.
I've been drawing so many hearts all year, I feel like stabbing someone in the chest. Bloody hearts! (Didn't mean for that to be a pun)
Through all this dense jungle greenery and the mosquitoes biting incessantly, I can see the light! It's not very bright, and it looks like it's going to die out any time, but I can see it.
I absolutely cannot wait to have my "Sims" and "Monkey Island" computer game marathon after my 'O's. I've been deprived of "Sims" for so long, and I miss Guybrush Threepwood's handsome face!
Going to get another haircut this Friday. I was told that I have a class comm meeting to attend this Friday after the exam. I don't look forward to seeing my class comm as much as I look forward to seeing my choir comm. Damn, I was so looking forward to rushing for my haircut. Fringe has been poking my eyes unmercilessly for the past few weeks. It'll grow from looking stupid to nice, just in time for Grad Night.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday, October 26th 2008
Well, the hot construction has gone somewhere else to work. His name is Navdeep Kumar. School somehow seems less interesting without him there.
School seems a lot less exciting now anyway.
Been staring at a picture of a foot all night, been drawing it. I hope it doesn't look too sketchy. I've found that I'm good at drawing anatomy. It's a pity I'll never get these drawings back, they're so good, even if I do say so myself.
Must look at pretty things occasionally, so I watched Philippe Jaroussky on Youtube while I waited for the water on my drawing to dry. I found some new videos, there's finally one on "Alto Giove". I have added the Youtube video to my blog, so scroll all the way to the bottom to watch it. Do watch it when you all have the time, he sounds really good here.
School seems a lot less exciting now anyway.
Been staring at a picture of a foot all night, been drawing it. I hope it doesn't look too sketchy. I've found that I'm good at drawing anatomy. It's a pity I'll never get these drawings back, they're so good, even if I do say so myself.
Must look at pretty things occasionally, so I watched Philippe Jaroussky on Youtube while I waited for the water on my drawing to dry. I found some new videos, there's finally one on "Alto Giove". I have added the Youtube video to my blog, so scroll all the way to the bottom to watch it. Do watch it when you all have the time, he sounds really good here.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday, October 16th 2008
The world is going to hell, man.
Just read in the newspapers that more people lost their life-savings to some bank investment. $100,000, and that's just from one old couple. Come on! They're old man, they wanna relax after their hard lives, is that too much to ask for?
This bank investment thing is getting ridiculous, really. How come nobody's willing to do anything about it? We have enough money to build the new resorts, and no money to pay these people. No wonder they want us to take Social Studies, so the kids now will grow up to be like the adults in society today. It's not fair, the rich people don't seem to care about the people who have nothing left.
Society's always been this mean, you know. Remember when that Korean student what's-his-name shot 33 people in Virginia Tech? The world went mad just because 33 people died, and it was published in the news. Wake up and smell the flowers, world. Millions of people die every day, and you don't seem to notice.
Don't worry, one day it will be you, asshole.
Just read in the newspapers that more people lost their life-savings to some bank investment. $100,000, and that's just from one old couple. Come on! They're old man, they wanna relax after their hard lives, is that too much to ask for?
This bank investment thing is getting ridiculous, really. How come nobody's willing to do anything about it? We have enough money to build the new resorts, and no money to pay these people. No wonder they want us to take Social Studies, so the kids now will grow up to be like the adults in society today. It's not fair, the rich people don't seem to care about the people who have nothing left.
Society's always been this mean, you know. Remember when that Korean student what's-his-name shot 33 people in Virginia Tech? The world went mad just because 33 people died, and it was published in the news. Wake up and smell the flowers, world. Millions of people die every day, and you don't seem to notice.
Don't worry, one day it will be you, asshole.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Monday, October 13th 2008
It's seriously frightening to think that the upcoming exams determine my entire future, job(s), even respect.
Well, I'm studying like I've never studied before, but I still wonder if it's enough? Looking back on the past few weeks, it feels pretty impressive, because I've been studying every day. I've found that I actually like studying! It's actually enjoyable once you get into it. I felt sorry when Night Study came to an end at 9.30pm on Friday night, I wanted to study more. When you get absorbed, you can't stop. Only when you get absorbed. It's like an addiction. My body feels so tired, but my mind is desperate for more. Then, it's up to me to decide whether to let my body rest or push it past the limits. Usually, I take pity on my body and let it rest, because the poor thing can't work when it's tired. The mind takes in nothing, and I start panicking because I suddenly can't understand what I'm looking at. It's like a whole lot of words I can't string together to form a sentence.
The last day of school (10th Oct) was calm. Strange word I'm using to describe it.
Our teachers were very sweet. Mrs Chow taught me Accounts at the teacher's desk for two periods in the morning, Ms Yip told us that teaching us has been a pleasure, Mrs Khoo said we've made her life miserable, but haven't forced her to quit her job yet, so that's good. Then, she gave us Kit-Kats and lollipops. I love the way she jokes. What's so funny about it is her straight face when she does.
I got back a Math paper I did a few days ago. I failed, of course. I wasn't even supposed to do the paper, but I told her I wanted to try it.
I got 26/80 for it, and she wrote there, "Keep trying!".
I didn't feel too bad about it, because I've mastered some things through my 2 weeks of Math revision, like how to factorise, and how to do simultaneous eqns. I just have to find a way to remember all those bloody formulas!
After the lesson, a group of kids stayed behind because they wanted to take individual photos with Mrs Khoo. I asked myself, "Why not?" So I said I wanted one, too. They made me go first, with Chew holding the camera.
"Snap!!!"
There's my inspiration for 'O's.
Well, I'm studying like I've never studied before, but I still wonder if it's enough? Looking back on the past few weeks, it feels pretty impressive, because I've been studying every day. I've found that I actually like studying! It's actually enjoyable once you get into it. I felt sorry when Night Study came to an end at 9.30pm on Friday night, I wanted to study more. When you get absorbed, you can't stop. Only when you get absorbed. It's like an addiction. My body feels so tired, but my mind is desperate for more. Then, it's up to me to decide whether to let my body rest or push it past the limits. Usually, I take pity on my body and let it rest, because the poor thing can't work when it's tired. The mind takes in nothing, and I start panicking because I suddenly can't understand what I'm looking at. It's like a whole lot of words I can't string together to form a sentence.
The last day of school (10th Oct) was calm. Strange word I'm using to describe it.
Our teachers were very sweet. Mrs Chow taught me Accounts at the teacher's desk for two periods in the morning, Ms Yip told us that teaching us has been a pleasure, Mrs Khoo said we've made her life miserable, but haven't forced her to quit her job yet, so that's good. Then, she gave us Kit-Kats and lollipops. I love the way she jokes. What's so funny about it is her straight face when she does.
I got back a Math paper I did a few days ago. I failed, of course. I wasn't even supposed to do the paper, but I told her I wanted to try it.
I got 26/80 for it, and she wrote there, "Keep trying!".
I didn't feel too bad about it, because I've mastered some things through my 2 weeks of Math revision, like how to factorise, and how to do simultaneous eqns. I just have to find a way to remember all those bloody formulas!
After the lesson, a group of kids stayed behind because they wanted to take individual photos with Mrs Khoo. I asked myself, "Why not?" So I said I wanted one, too. They made me go first, with Chew holding the camera.
"Snap!!!"
There's my inspiration for 'O's.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Friday, October 3rd 2008
Well, today didn't go too badly.
I worked hard today, managed to do two chapters of Math and get back on track with the whole simultaneous equations thing. Did half an English compre, too. I feel so Mathematical now, my head is spinning with numbers. Strangely, it feels good, like I've achieved something.
I've finally gotten my hands on the Mp3 file of "Venti Turbini", and it's slightly different from the one you all have heard on my blog. It's faster, somehow, gets the blood drumming in your blood vessels.
Several days ago, I stumbled upon another beautiful piece on Youtube, this time a duet sung by Núria Rial (soprano) and Philippe Jaroussky (countertenor). It's yet another piece written by Handel called "Bramo aver mille vite" (Ariodante). Bits of it weren't sung very well, sharp or flat at times, but overall it's beautiful. It's the kind of piece that sends you spinning, especially since the voices match so well.
I will add the video to this blog if I can, so have a listen if you have the time.
I worked hard today, managed to do two chapters of Math and get back on track with the whole simultaneous equations thing. Did half an English compre, too. I feel so Mathematical now, my head is spinning with numbers. Strangely, it feels good, like I've achieved something.
I've finally gotten my hands on the Mp3 file of "Venti Turbini", and it's slightly different from the one you all have heard on my blog. It's faster, somehow, gets the blood drumming in your blood vessels.
Several days ago, I stumbled upon another beautiful piece on Youtube, this time a duet sung by Núria Rial (soprano) and Philippe Jaroussky (countertenor). It's yet another piece written by Handel called "Bramo aver mille vite" (Ariodante). Bits of it weren't sung very well, sharp or flat at times, but overall it's beautiful. It's the kind of piece that sends you spinning, especially since the voices match so well.
I will add the video to this blog if I can, so have a listen if you have the time.
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