Monday, November 27, 2006 @ Monday, November 27, 2006
Swimming
As I stepped into the icy cold water, my mind was in a blank as i tried to get accustomed to the coldness. Soon, the sense of coldness was replaced by a feeling of numbness. As i attempted to shake off this feeling, the cold water swept past my body repeatedly...preventing me from resisting. However, under the watchful eye of my swim coach, i reluctantly mustered up my strength as i began the daunting task of swimming lap after lap...

Ha...that sounds a little like a story huh? Guess i was bored with the usual type of writing today...decided to use a little of my creative juices...God....I'm so tired after the swim, guess i had better get used to it. As my mum wanted me to do something useful, she had made use of this 'opportunity' to get me to learn a new skill. Sigh...so much for 'personal development'...ha...

Anyway, it is really exhausting to take up this activity, not only because it's physically demanding, but also mentally challenging. With each stroke i make, my mind seems to beckon me to stop this pointless torture...only my own will managed to hold me back from doing so. However, in order to fulfil my mum's expectaion, as well as my own, I have no choice but to fight back my inner demons...preventing me to succeed in life...(in addition, my ears are sort of blocked...so i can't really hear a thing ...LOL)

Well, i gotta go now...C'mon, if ya want to express what u did these past few days...feel free to do so...as for now...have fun! =D

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Saturday, November 25, 2006 @ Saturday, November 25, 2006
OUCH!
Ha...This was exactly how i felt when i swam and bowl in 2 consecutive days...Now my arms are certainly as stiff as logs. (Clenching my teeth as i continue typing...). Well, 2 days ago, just before grad. night, i went to swim at Tampines Swimming Complex. Boy! After the swim, i sought of regret doing so...the first reason was that i would end up with sores and numbness for the next few days...the other reason which i didn't expect was to get sunburnt. You see, i had placed sunscreen on all exposed body except my back. Dam! Now I'm feeling the stinging sensation prickling at the back.

The next day was just about the same level of vigorous activity. I spent 3 hours bowling with my cousin. Due to my 'face' (lol), I endured the pain and managed to complete the hand-breaking task. Ha! At first, i deceived myself that the pain will go away by today, but it seems that the truth hurts much more...ouch! >...<
Anyway, other than the pain, my day was a comfortable and enjoyable one. Even though we fellas know that these holidays are short-termed and will eventually be replaced by those dull and boring lessons, i still hope that i can make full use of the remaining free time i have to enjoy myself. Sigh...the life of a Singaporen student.

Think i have to end this entry soon, gotta help my parents to install that new computer which they bought just a couple of hours ago. Oh please... I hope i don't hurt myself anymore... =0

OUCH! => Only yoU Can Hurt me ! ......juz kidding! =D

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Friday, November 24, 2006 @ Friday, November 24, 2006
MEMORIES...
That's right, today is a day that will certainly be one to remember...As i typed word after word...memories of the 4 years in TMS began flowing in my mind...it was graduation nite today...

I'm sure eveyone would have fond memories of the day when one's existing journey ends and a new chapter in life begins...For me, it was truly memorable. Before the start of Grad. nite, I spent a couple of hours adjusting my formal long-sleeved shirt, arranging my blue tie and checking my hair time and again...I was nervous, for i've never attended such a party before...(was I? Hmm...)

Upon reaching school, i was amazed with the attire fellow Temasekians were wearing. From the smartly pressed-ironed blazer to the elegant, free-flowing dress, our fellow students excel in the fashion sense.(Can i say we r natural fashion models?) Everyone looked extra-ordinary, and the sight of everyone in their very best was certainly splendid!

After some moments, everyone was seated in the hall. The principal as well as the president of peer support leader(Adam) gave heartwarming speeches to the people. After which dishes were served along with special slide performance from every class. I was especially proud of 4R(my class la!) when it was our turn, even though i think wasn't my face in the slide. This was because 4R in action during the clip brought back wonderful memories of our wild times back then...

Afterwards, there were lucky draws and some games which were held interchangably. The games ranged from ' I Dare U' to the 'Scavenger Hunt', while the lucky draws had many cool stuff which were given away, including an apple ipod and a microwave! In addition, there was the best dressed male and female awards, together with the Prince and Princess Award. 4R did themselves proud by clinching the best dressed male(Adam), Prince of Temasek(Anavil) and Princess of Temasek(Charlene) award. Well done fellas!

Lastly, towards the end of the programme, everyone banded together to sing the school song for the last time. I was close to tears by the end, but controlled myself from crying.(C'mon, Boys can't cry, rite?). Lastly before i left, all my classmates stood together to take a last photoshoot together. After a few more well-wishes, i was on my way back home in the bus.

As i stared into the dark night, my mind was a reflection of how i felt: Calm, peaceful, yet that little tinge of sadness that surrounded myself. Pictures of my classmates and i began flashing across the night sky, serving as a reminder that i will, if not must, never foget the immense memories that all of us share in 4R as well as Temasek...

Thank you, all Temasekians who have inspired and challenged me to do my best!
Thank you, all classmates, for enhancing the resilience that served as the pride of our class 4R!
Thank you, all teachers whose light never fail to guide me to the path of sucess!

Thank you...and bless you all with good luck in your journeys ahead!!! Sayonara...

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Tuesday, November 21, 2006 @ Tuesday, November 21, 2006
C.H.O.I.C.E.
Life is all about choices, if we make them, there is no turning back...There are good and bad choices, but how does one make the correct choice? Well, there's no sure, definite answer, but in life, choices that are made can never be changed...

Why do i say such a thing? Well, it's because of what happened this morning. All Sec. 4 students were given the Pre-U application form, and we were given only 3 days to make up our minds... sigh ...the thought of leaving TMS sure is a sad one...but journeys are made in life...Let's hope that life after TMS can be just as nice, or better, than before...

Anyway, after receiving the form, i was left pondering over the vast choices that i can make... which would ultimately affect my future...I am sure that everyone will face this day eventually. Even though i may be decisive and headstrong over my decision...it is fate that will determine my future...[sigh]...praying that the One above will grant me the J.C. of my choice...

Wait a minute...y am i being so demoralising here? Ha! Sorry if i put u fellas in a delirious mood.. guess i was a little sad at first...penning my thoughts sure help to release my pent-up emotion. By the way, just a little joke... I have been 'forced' to take up swimming...Reason? Because of National Service...[sigh softly]...what luck!

Finally, just want u guys to know that should u see this blog, remember this: Whateve the choice u make... never turn back and ponder over the problems... Instead, be proud of ur decisions and continue to live life to the fullest!!!

C.H.O.I.C.E. --> Choosing Help Oneself In Creating Esteem!!! !=..=!

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Monday, November 20, 2006 @ Monday, November 20, 2006
RELAX
It's me again....and I'm so Happy! Well, it's partially because it's the start of the holidays...but more importantly...I'm glad that i am leading this carefree and relaxing lifestyle. No homework, no exams, no stress...but plenty of days to rest...Hmm, let me correct myself...only about a month's rest la...

Just to note...I've set up a blog at blogspot too...so it's getting kinda fun and busy for me... The website can be found on my custom list...However, besides a few changes and a different outlook.. the blog entries will still be quite similar..Anyway, just hope u guys can visit that blog too. The website is at http://just-4rian-in.spaces.live.com ...if ya got any problems finding the blog...u can always write in from here...

Hmm...let me give a brief account on what i did today...i spent my morning having breakfast, cleaning up my pet terrapins and playing XboX (Conker). Ha! Sounds..boring huh? After that, my family and i went to Suntec City and Marina Square to 'shop' (haiya...actually, its more like my sister and i accompany our parents out la...family bonding). Luckily, it was not so boring...

There was a musical performance held by the school of music clef..and boy...they play GOOD music!!! The crowd was entertained by their lively performance for close to 3 hours. Their instruments range from the piano to the trumpet, from the percussion to the guitar, from jazz music to rock...After listening to close to an hour, i was close to being inspired into learning how to play those drums and guitars...while my sister was close to falling asleep (from boredom..ha).

Anyway...i chose this title because u guys and gals gotta RELAX. Well, not mean literally sleeping 24/7...but rather slow down the tempo and recharge our batteries... u may never know when u gotta rush again...Finally to all Temasekians...Let's prepare for Grad. Nite!!!


Fun, Joy and Laughter!!! =D

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Friday, November 17, 2006 @ Friday, November 17, 2006
First-timer
Hi 2 all. This is the first time i'm blogging at blogger.com.... this feels kinda weird. Anyway, i haven't introduced myself. Name's Justin...as u can see from my hotmail...(ha...being lame here...).

Let's see...the main reason y i start a blog here its because i ve just finished my O levels. [ =) ]. After ten years of studying...i faced the biggest test of my life and those 2 weeks of nerve-wrecking, nail-biting moments...whereby i have 2 sacrifice many joys and luxuries...just to complete paper after paper...Day after day, night after night...i sat hunched-back as i struggled against fatigue and my inner demons(wanting me to relax and give up) just to enable myself to come out of this journey unscathed....

By the way, i'm a little apologetical over my emotional outburst...HA!!!....guess i'm just trying to release my bottled up feelings...anyway...the exams are finally over...and its time to CELEBRATE. Well, there's only a slight problem...i don't noe what to do first...

HAHA... That's y i 'm writing this blog...to begin my journey after the O levels...Even though i'm pretty weak in blogging for now... i'm sure that one day...my blog will become well-known..is that wishful thinking....hmm... i'm not to sure myself....

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