THE CTS ARE OVER CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! :O
I have learnt many things from the CTs:
1. I should write faster. Or maybe I just think too slowly.
2. I should be less long-winded.
3. I should stop thinking that 2 hours is a long time.
4. I will be consistent in my schoolwork from now onwards.
5. I am generally a very sad person during examination period, like srsly.
Anyway, it's all over and I Am Happy Now. :D I just don't anticipate getting back the results.
Today was a good day! I was actually pretty excited about taking the Bio paper, then when it ended I got really high hahaha. Went with the classmates to watch 21, twas quite a cool show. But before that I went back to RG to collect the O level cert finally, and walked around the school for a bit to look for familiar faces but the recesses were over and the place was pretty deserted ): Managed to see a few juniors though, and ahhhh I just miss the homely and familiar environment back there. But RJ has been amazing though, in different ways I guess. Anyway I would've watched a second movie if not for soccer! But I wanted to go for soccer because I miss it sooooo much and I just wanted to kick ball after the CTs hahaha. And it's a nice feeling aching all over from muscle cramps and blisters on the feet after training, idk why.
So today was a happy day, because the CTs ended and I watched a movie finally after so long and I played soccer! I feel like my holidays just started rly, but from here council work starts officially and there are manymany things to chiong!
I WILL TREASURE MY J1 LIFE. (:
Gone Mad.
D:
In case I get distracted again, which is almost all the time.
It's been a really awesome 2 weeks so far, with CCAL camp at Bintan followed by the USA Econs trip! I've had my share of fun and laughter and mindless activities hahaha, and I suppose it's time to get down to Work. D:
Anyway, good times have to be shared and are worth looking back on. So here goes.
CCAL CAMP AT BINTAN!
It was great getting to know CCA leaders from all over the place, especially those from A1! I think we worked pretty well together, with everyone taking the initiative and having fun and wearing Jeryl's fish-shaped mosquito-repellent patches and always looking for Hahn who is almost always missing and getting stuck in the mangrove swamp together hahaha. Of all activities during the camp, I love the mangrove reforestation most. It was different, surprisingly insightful and definitely something to remember. Overall the camp was a good one, something different and refreshing as compared to others which I've experienced before. It was a nice opportunity to reflect and think about what's ahead, while learning from the other leaders who have so much to share too. Oh and I want to go back next year if possible (:
Had to give a speech during the campfire; apologies if it didn't seem well-prepared! It was really last-minute, but when I was thinking about what to talk about, I wrote it from my heart.
"...The fact that we are here today, shows that we must have done something right, such that our peers, seniors and teachers have invested their faith in us to lead. For me, that faith means a lot; it drives me to keep on going, to do things I never thought I’d be able to achieve, to dare to dream big, and to give my best, not for myself, but for them.
As leaders, we should never forget the people whom we serve and lead; we should never forget that we’re not alone; we should never forget to thank those who have been there for us along the way.
10 years down, we probably won’t remember the gold we clinched or did not manage to clinch, nor the proposals which we painstakingly typed and wasted so much ink and paper on. What we will remember, however, are the people we have worked so hard with, played so hard with, and shared our dreams with.
Finally, what is it that we want to achieve for ourselves and our CCA/house/organization by the end of our term? 08/09 is ours to make, so let’s make it a year of no regrets; let’s make it count."
USA ECONS TRIP!
Wasn't exactly v excited about it till I actually reached New York. The mind was filled with council and PW and CTs and other stuff and basically many things I was concerned about leaving behind. But I had fun over the 10 days there, with the awesome friends I've made during the trip. I'm glad I went, because then I wouldn't have seen New York (finally!), done that much shopping (who cares about GSS man hahaha), made the friends I've made, and grown closer to the friends I already have. Highlight of the trip was definitely photowhoring, I've never taken that many pictures in my life before. We now await the Photo Spam on Facebook.
ARGH the pictures wouldn't upload, another day then. The above seriously undermines whatever that took place during the camp and the trip though.
Okay I'm seriously behind in everything now - work, work, work and sleeptime byebye.
EDIT: pictures are up! (:
You know what it's the June hols already and I'm not feeling it. Maybe it's because of all the work and the things that I have to do, and especially the things I have to think/been thinking about. But it's okay, I'd rather a crazy life than a boring life, because then maybe life will seem to have just that bit more meaning to it haha.
I keep telling myself not to waste too much time/effort/thought on the trivial things, things that don't really matter because there're more important things to worry about. But time and again I still remain within the conflict of unimportant things, because they do matter, really. They do, and they're not so unimportant anymore.
I'm still thankful though.
I will not close up and retreat, I will be brave and open to anything that comes my way.
You cannot affect me, and I will prove to you that I am more than what you think.
Bintan for 4 days, then US of A for another 10 days. Love the holidays.
Oh GSS, bring it on manzzz.
V tired, from many things. Many many.
Sometimes trouble just manages to weave its way into your path, and challenges you to face how you really feel about things. Life's tough like that.
I am, however, thankful for the little things that brighten up my day. It doesn't take much to please me, really.
THIS BLOG IS NOT DEAD.
IN FACT, IT'S AS ALIVE AS I CAN BE! How about that, haha.
Life's been extremely busy, which is a serious understatement, and I shouldn't be here but I'm here anyway just to let some bored people get a little entertainment out of a few sentences which they will eventually regret wasting their time reading. Hahaha.
It's really only the beginning, and I'm not even sure if it has sunk in fully just yet. Because it's something quite unimaginable yet it's actually happening, like srsly. OH GOODNESS.
Then there's that confusion, about making choices and commitment. I want to be able to answer to myself, as well as everyone else, regardless of the decision that I make. Either way, I'm going to have to compromise something, and I don't want to regret making this decision.
Anyway, I'm really thankful for the awesome people I get to work with, because they are all so supportive and capable and full of passion and drive and purpose with regard to the positive changes they want to realise. Which is all I need really, just a bunch of dedicated people in the same boat, striving with all that we can give.
It's going to be a good year, I hope. But I must not forget that life is more than just council. I have to seriously buck up on my academics and practise soccer when I can and catch up with my friendzzz. Because they are all Things That Matter A Lot To Me.
All too overwhelmed, but grateful nonetheless.
Thank you;
thank you for all the valuable support and words of encouragement,
thank you for having faith in me.
The thing about JC is that you never know what's going to happen each day. Everyday starts off routinely, but then things happen. Some things don't go your way, some things do. Some things are just out of the blue, and other things are just there to fill the spaces.
I like school.
Honestly, just half a year ago I never imagined being in the situation I'm in today. But it's happening, and I'm hoping there won't be any regrets. I hold no expectations, not because I'm afraid of disappointment and regret, but because it's all about keeping an open mind, and embracing whatever that may come my way. Everything happens for a reason, no? These things that happen, and the reasons behind which they happen, will eventually accumulate into ups and downs, experiences and memories, passions and emotions, and of course growing up.
I realise it's been heart over mind more than anything else, and I'm not sure what to think of it. It used to be about pragmatism and reality, yet now ideals and fantasies appeal more, and seem to hold more promise.
That was some confusing chunk of words.
Anyway, we just had our first match today vs NYJC (since the match against SRJC had been postponed), and YEAH RAFFLES OWNZ MAN. 9-0 :D :D :D ahh short of one goal to make a double-digit, but yes it's enough reason for other schools to feel intimidated. Hwach this Sat, exciting stuff. Above anything else, this team plays like a team, and I'm proud to be part of it.
Come what may.
It's been quite some time, & things have happened, as they always do.
#1: NAPFA IS OVER, one more year to go! Am satisfied with this year's performance, thirty points, YES. PB for 2.4km run, 12:08. Gonna sub-12 next year, righhht Vinna! Oh and I got 037 for my number tag, which also happens to be my jersey number, how awesome is that.
#2: Got into council, & survived council camp. The camp was certainly one to remember, and it definitely served its purpose. I never really discovered that much strength and motivation in me, but I suppose circumstances can bring out the most unthinkable. Though 95 is quite a large number, I've a feeling we're going to be one pretty amazing batch. I'd admit the election results were a little surprising initially, but I've come to have much faith in the 28ths.
#3: Am extremely grateful for all the support & encouragement throughout the campaigning period, so here's a humongous THANK YOU (: (: (: to all you awesome friends out there, especially YIPKAIMUN who helped so much and has always been there. LOVE YOU WOMAN.
This time, it's all the way.
