How does one celebrate his new freedom?Contrary to what most J1s/Sec 4 students think (who are mugging feverishly for their Promos/Prelims), having nothing to do is
almost as bad as cramming everything in your head. With only my rabbit Cuchi to keep me company, I tried to search for knowledge related to chemistry. Ended up sleeping for 6 more hours. (in addition to my 10 hrs of sleep).Here's some jokes I heard from my younger sis, when she was travelling eastwards. Courtesy of some lame RJ people together with a group of friends from other JCs:
Today is a day for rest for me. Nothing related to school work is done today. Absolutely zilch. Dingjie and I felt that it is no point studying for Maths S, since the questions are so varied and tough. "What?! Copying down the answers for Maths S takes more than 3 hrs liao..." The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
One of my friends has uploaded the ending theme song of yi tian tu long ji on his blog, which is often cut short by Mediacorp. Quite nice, though I prefer hearing it on my DVD, better quality and with pictures to match, which is quite touching. A picture paints a thousand words, so I cannot exactly describe what it is like to see the ending theme on the DVDs. Words fail me, seriously.
Anyone interested in viewing the DVDs can leave me a message. Currently, 2 of my friends want to borrow the DVDs. Hence there is a queue. Hurry while stocks last! Good things must be shared.
Realised that my class is actually quite "on". Yesterday, a handful of us decided to go and play LAN tomorrow, including girls (that's right) that have decided to sample what is life as a guy like after exams. Val Lee wants to learn the basics of Counterstrike, which almost all opposed (except me, sadly). The rest are interested in either Diablo 2 or Warcraft.
Never touched my pet race for a long time. Must regain the control of my undead troops as efficiently, if not more so than in the past. Meanwhile, I must aim to get my frags: kena shot ratio to be even. I shall await the end of tomorrow's morning papers with bated breath...
Was refreshed after my dosage of Yi tian tu long ji. Glanced through my exam timetable, two-thirds which have been crossed with red ink. Friday must have been the shortest day in my whole RJ career (a euphemism for saying that it is lame going to school for only 75 min). My total travelling time combined is even longer than the paper itself. Wow. So much for time management there.
For those who believe in luck, good luck then. For those who believe otherwise, God bless. Can already imagine the Band of Brothers playing their hearts out at the same old place, either engaging in tactical warfare (Battlefield), mindless shooting (Counterstrike), or just RTS (Warcraft) after Friday, though technically it isn't over yet. But it is hard to avoid the contagious celebratory bug....
Through the help of the ever-reliable Eddie, I have managed to fill my photo gallery full of Zhiruo's pictures. An epitome of femininity (is there such a word?), though I can imagine some of my friends puking by now, those rooted in Zhaomin's camp. One man's meat is another man's poison; (does it ring a bell, the word "epitomises"? Be it coincidence or otherwise, I was using that word in my MSN conversation with Raymond on the day before:)
Anyway, here's a review site for all Heaven Blade, Dragon Sabre 2003 lovers:
http://www.spcnet.tv/2003/china_hsds03.shtmlGosh, I realise I need my weekly dosage of Yi tian tu long ji to keep me happy for the week, just like countless others. Shan't dwell too much on the past Physics and Chemistry Papers 3. Suffice to say, I need to make amends during this week.
Played to my heart's content for today, after a gruelling 5 days week. Interestingly, my CT rep, Val Lee, is quite passionate in playing games as well.(for e.g Diablo and CS---usually a guy's domain)Quite a unique girl, like my younger sis.
Was blog-surfing for the Desert Rose as usual. Stumbled into one of her classmates' blog. Devoured all its content since I had nothing to do in the afternoon. Most of the posts sounded quite depressed though. To relieve my boredom, I actually took part in one of the quiz she had created----must say that her artistic skill is not bad. Hotseat seems to be a good friend of hers. Despite her mood swings, Hotseat was (and is ) always there to comfort her. Touching.
Wondered whether the Desert Rose ever saved my messages before and let her friends mercilessly dissect and critique. If that's the case....I would always like to think that she's not that kind; is it worth the risk of talking to her online?
Bought a mini Sonic video game for my little sis today, just for fun.
Games that I played:
If anyone is feeling as bored as me, I do not mind sharing a conversation about these games to lift my spirits....wonder what is going to be the Desert Rose's new MSN nick?
Seems that honey star corn flakes and fresh milk do not agree with my stomach. Had sharp pains in my belly throughout the maths paper. I am surprised and thankful that I actually managed to finish the paper, despite frequent jabs. Maybe I am lactose intolerant to a mild extent. Compounded with Monday blues and a major paper, my stomach must have revolted. Thus I was forced to visit the loo a couple of times today.
Went Bedok to eat lunch with Julian and Ginway. Amazingly the hawker centre was very crowded. Just as we were about to share a table with a lady, an old man came along and snatched Julian's seat. Julian meekly gave way to him, even though he towered over the old man and could have easily refused. Much must be said about Ginway. His valiant efforts were commendable, sitting beside the old man, pretending nothing had happened:
Poorly dressed with only a few long strands of hair to cover his head, the old man ate his bowl of noodles in a most unusual way. Forsaking the use of chopsticks, he brought his gaunt head near the bowl and ate using only his spoon. With one hand pushing his greasy, Only God knows when he washed his hairs, he proceeded as if nothing had happened. (while Julian and I were half-amused, half-disgusted). Occasionally, he gave a cough, clearly full of stuck up phlegm that reminds one of SARS patients hacking away. He doen't seem to mind his long dreadlocks that touch the plates as well, dumping all the chilli sauce in his bowl. Before anyone would have fainted, he left much to my relief. (though I was not sure of the other 2 as well).
After that, the three of us were happily talking about our secondary school days (the 3 of us used to be from the same sec1-2 class), reminiscing about our adventures and of course Ivan. Left after a not-so-satisfying meal (see above), and I guess Ginway and Julian continued to chat about Ivan.
Ever heard of an original DVD that cost $3.99? :)
Dear Diary,
I have been the past few days at home. Thankfully, I have got the
Band of Brothers relieving me of my boredom, without whom I would have probably wasted my time slacking away. Many thanks to my mother, who helped me obtain yi tian tu long ji from Kinokoniya, which Ginway and I accompanied Eddie Cai a few days ago. Especially liked the chapter on the heart-to-heart discussion between Wuji and Zhiruo. So candid. So pure. That's what friendships should be like. Anyway, the wwebsite about confessions which was reported in Sunday Lifestyle has been abused, with horny teens ranting about their exploits.One of my closest friends had problems similar to mine. Though I had personally experienced them, yet I still feel helpless. I do not know what I can do to help me. I hope he can make his dreams a reality.
After going through 2 years of JC life, I finally manage to understand most of my notes in a greater detail and appreciate them more. Though it is a bit late now, it is still better than nothing. Saw the "light" linking physics, chemistry and biology in one big coherent set. Planning to finish the whole of chemistry at 3 am, since I guess the rest of the RJ population are also doing that.
Hope that the level of melatonin remain low enough to sustain me till that time. It is time to build up my intolerance level to sleep once again. After all, I used to play Heroes 3 of Might and Magic through the whole night before. Meanwhile I think I am going to tape yi tian tu long ji, since I guess I will be meeting my classmate at the Rock on Saturday.
In fact, Seoul Garden should be renamed as a Carnivore fest. The amount of meat there is staggering. Ate so much chicken and beef that I am not going to touch them for a long time. Ginway, Eddie and I were maximising our $15 by eating slowly and mugging (!?) at the same time.
Proceeded to Far East Plaza to accompany Gin Way for a haircut. In the end, none of us manage to get a hair cut. Had a respite at Coffee Bean where the 3 of us studied Physics feverishly, before going home.
Had a long discussion with Ken Toh online. Was thinking about relationships in general for a long time. My observation is that in order to form friends, one must be acquainted to the person for some time. During Sec 3 and JC1, I daren't talk to people. Maybe I was an introvert by nature. Preferred to hear my classmates' voices. It took me a year to get used to their presence. Sadly, we only have less than 3 months left to enjoy our JC life. Sometimes I wish that the JC syllabus could extend for 1 more year. (by the way, Audry kindly told me that our syllabus was meant to stretch for 3 years not 2, however due to the overemphasis of the rat race in life by our government...). Yet, 天下无不散之筵席. Inevitably, friendships will weaken over time, but never broken.
Last time, there was a talk that had a permanent impression on me. About how guys should uphold the Rafflesian Principle of Honour. Forgot who the speaker was. But he passionately spoke about how young adults like us in the future should apply it in all relationships. Was thought provoking enough to stir a response in me. Relationships, such a touchy issue at times. Applying what remnants of the speech remain in me, here are some of my personal views (feel free to disagree, after all everyone is unique):
Just now played Counterstrike with Damien and Ken Toh. Ken Toh and I were thrashed by him, despite our sincerest effort of two against one. The latter had not played CS for a long time, and that game was the 1st time in 2 months. This shows that he is quite skilled...:S. I always ended up as cannon fodder between Damien and Junda when we used to duke it out at LAN shops. Still got a long way to improve my sniping skills. Personally, I would like to see a "deathmatch" between Ginway and Damien.
Still wondering. About the
Desert Rose. Does she still treat me as a friend, or a pest like Qingshu?Zhang Wuji is right. Must focus on big stuffs first, can think about relationships later. Should I be happy or sad, now that she has unblocked me. Anyway, Eddie Cai is very resourceful, he managed to provide many pictures of Zhaomin and Zhiruo, which we greatly appreciated. Due credit must be given p>
If you happen to notice, you may be wondering what on earth am I doing at this hour. Hmm, I myself am not sure. Must be the after-effects of virtual knife combat and markmanship with Ken Toh. Both of us experimented with many programs of that
game before finally successfully setting up an internet server. Took a well-deserved night (or rather morning) bath before clearing my cluttered room. Now I am left alone, with no one online. Have looked through all of my friends' blog twice or thrice already. Even the Desert Rose is soundly asleep.
Thankfully, I did not make a fool of myself in front of her today, despite my clammy hands spilling potato extract all over my pants. It managed to evaporate, though now my pants smell like potato, together with previous battle-scars from the chem lab. How silly am I. Does she even care?Yet everyone is beautiful in some way, and she must be really someone unique to have my focus for so long. Finally, I typed myself sleepy. Abba, let the Desert Rose have a pleasant sleep, .....
With hands trembling, I realised that I have morphed into a totally different person when I was engrossed in Counterstrike. It had brought out the worst in me. It was as if Mr Hyde had all along existed, waiting for the most vulnerable moment to strike. Now it has revealed its true self. For the past 2 hours, another person had taken over. No shame, no remorse.
Violence and frustration is a deadly concoction. I am scared. Felt lethargic and spent after hours of revelry and swearing. Somehow, my sense of control eluded me at that time. From now on, CS must remain hidden, until I am mentally strong to face the beast again.
Woke up at 2:30 a.m. Not exactly a good start to a day with exams. Tried to toss and turn and make myself sleepy, but somehow I was hyperactive at that time. Felt restless inside, yet I cannot comprehend. Managed to salvage some sleep at the end.
Met at old lady who stayed nearby. Out of compassion, I accompanied her to the park, since her frail legs looked wobbly on steep slopes. Told me quite a few of her life stories, and was about to teach me her ultimate 九阳神功....no lar, just joking. She was teaching me how to preserve eye-sight, keep my complexion smoother and legs healthier. Was sorry to interrupt her teachings, as a walk that would usually took me 10 mins doubled and I was going to have a GP exam in less than 2 hours time. She seemed quite healthy for a person at 84.
Luckily, President Bush provided a quote worthy of copying for GP compo today, which is unusual since most of his quotes are no-brainers. Must look through my bio practicals today, and stay calm and nonchalant despite the presence of the
Desert Rosetomorrow, which is going to be a challenge...
http://www30.brinkster.com/affirmati0ns/yttlj.html. About a teen's perspective of yi tian tu long ji. Found out later that that website is actually part of a blog from Shenrong. If memory serves, I think he is one of the many friends of Alvin Tan. Anyway, some parts are quite hilarious. Yesterday, I discovered that Eddie Cai is an avid Final Fantasy fan like me. Through numerous intellectual online discussions with the three sages, Dingjie, Jerold and Zhengxian, I gained a better understanding of the whole novel, though some parts are warped with plots from the Hong Kong version.
Meanwhile, GP and physics design papers are one day away. Three days away from my beloved show. Time to focus on my core subjects before turning to the show for recreation.