philos
liberté
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This from diane's email (:


Deep Thoughts For Those Who Take Life Way Too Seriously:


1. Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
2. A day without sunshine is like..........night.
3. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
4. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
5. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
6. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
7. He who laughs last thinks slowest. (haha)
8. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
9. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
10. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
11. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
12 Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
13. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
14. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.
15. Ok............so what's the speed of dark?
16. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
17. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
18. Every one has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
19. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
20. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
21. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
22. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
23. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
24. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened.
25. Light travels faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
26. Life isn't like a box of chocolates ...... it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.

How cute. (: Off to pre-u sem I go..

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I'm stuck at home with the flu while my beloved family is out watching X3 and eating good stuff at newton. Tell me, is that fair?

I was out again by 10am today for piano, which was totally demoralising to say the least. And I'm probably going to get a new student from Ms Oh! Gosh I'm having mixed feelings about that. Next year's commitments are going to be close to impossible, but you know what- with Christ in the vessel we can smile at the storm. So I'll remember that next year. (:

So anyway, I was all dressed for an extremely sunny day, when the skies decided to cry, and man did it pour. I was stuck with very cold hands and feet, and then people around me started sneezing and coughing like nobody's business. And I foolishly alighted at orchard so I could do a little window shopping and yami yoghurt eating, and the weather was so cold.

Ok enough already. Soon I'll be off for pre-u seminar! Again, I am wary of staying alone in a room. I very intelligently watched The Ring on Channel 5 on sat, and it was unnerving, to say the least.

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A13A geog-ers netball game after pe! Girls owned 4-1, and the guys were super gentlemanly about everything. (: I think we are loving them more and more. It was really sporting of them to play with us girls, not that we are inferior or anything (yeah I'm sure we're inferior) but because it's obvious they'll be physically stronger and faster than the girls.

But it was super fun nonetheless!

And today marks Teddy's first neoprint experience hehe. (:


Look at that. I am terrible at scanning I know.

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KI Common Test has probably permanently damaged my brain. It doesn't seem to function properly any more (or maybe it never has haha). I think too much thinking in a day is detrimental. Shall cease thought immediately.

But before I degenerate into incoherent rambling, I shall just insert a short update on whatever it is I will update on.

Dance outing at swensens was cool. Ate overly-sweet apple crumble and discussed some hot stuff and other cool people. Mdm ong thought the crumble was unbearably sweet, and I could actually feel the undissolved sugar particles crunching and destroying my teeth. It was saturated with sugar my goodness. Left earlier though cos mum wanted me home very soon lol.

So on that sugar high, I went for some good ol retail therapy, which always works. Heeran, John Little was having a summer sale! I emptied my wallet, but the stuff I bought were all necessities so haha I win.

Made a few revelations about myself, but nothing no one will be interested in.

I think I've become a monster. No, really. After some serious introspection and reflection during my alone time, I've realised that I'm becoming more and more resentful and terrible and an all-in-all horrible person. I didn't use to be this way. Maybe because things have changed now, circumstances are different, people think different and are different, and nothing is staying the same. But how is that even a valid excuse.

During shopping I was reminded of my cell mate anna's advice: reconciliation with Him. I need that now.
I should think about this. I should start realising that this cannot continue, or I'll just become one of those I never want to be. Then what will I have become.. I wouldn't even want to be me any more.

Ok so good night. The night is pretty stagnant today. Must be the effects of a sugar drain.

Am looking forward to class sleepover and other coolio stuff coming in June! Have to go buy things for pre-u seminar though. That only means one thing: more shopping.

This entry gives "disjoint" a whole new meaning.
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We're running. We're falling. Down, down, down.

Running away. Running apart. We're all in this mess we call trust, friendship. Who knows really..
Why am I questioning something I don't even understand..

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I'm lost without You.
Your holy presence, living in me..
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Touched my soul, changed my life, and all my goals.

As we move on, remember me..

Thank you marcus and tracy. Wow, I just glad you guys were there when I fell. Boy, did I fall.

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Friday was coolness. It wasn't so cool when I missed dance exco meeting or jazz, but erm, raffles asia programme with Mr. Lee was uber cool. His voice can seriously melt hearts. Heard him play and sing, and then suddenly you're transported into this other dimension.. It's all great. I've only ever heard one other who can do that kind of magic: lunny. I think I love male voices. (:

Couldn't go for Shifting Gears with soot and tanya because my aunt came over with the sole purpose of teaching me to cook beef stew. I think I'm good at stirring. Yay. I felt super accomplished.

And everyone loved the herb bread I "baked"! (only that it was frozen from ntuc hehe.) Only thing was that my brother was wondering why there were black pieces in the stew, and I conveniently told him it was because of the black pepper. Well, a little carcinogen i.e. burnt beef now and then ain't that bad. And did you know I'm good at pouring water in the pot? And I can cook purple rice too! I win.

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Fantastic dinner with fantastic people at shangri la! (:

We had such a great time laughing, pigging out, laughing some more, and pigging out again. I ate enough to last me 3 years..




the glorious dessert





DESSERTS rock.

5 tiered chocolate fountain. GG.


the bbq-ed goodies. Lobster, prawn, corn on cob etc.


aha! fresh seafood!


smoot's great dad. (:


Happy faces, great food.


tanneh!


smoot says my phototaking skills rock.


MELTED BROWNIE crepe. beat that.


me with orange juice, and smoot semi drunk (:


tanneh going: yes i think she's drunk alright.. hehe.




smoot in pretty light..




yay girls.

thanks so much smoot and tanneh and smoot's mum and dad..
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Mothers' Day was pretty cool! Went Raffles City to get my long overdue haircut and hang out with my mum. Decided that it would be really cool if we were colour coded, so when she wore her black top with khaki pants, I decided to wear a black tee and brown jeans haha! She was a little alarmed, but oh well (: Weird looks were a given though.

I decided to cook a cool mothers' day lunch for my family using the purple cabbage shawn gave me and the carrots from my class (yes there are still some left over!). So I came up with this brilliant plan for my dish- dump everything into the rice cooker and just cook lah.

And this was the result:

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PURPLE RICE. GG.



Can you believe the purple cabbage coloured my rice PURPLE?? We ate purple rice!! It was extremely discomforting, but since it was entirely out of love, mum consented to eating it. Didn't taste that bad okay! (:

Anyway, saw this on char's blog, and because I have nothing better to do, I tried this out! It's only fun when you haven't read the questions yet, so if anyone feels like attempting it, write out the names first! Yay.

People:
1. kaixuan
2. smoot
3. tanneh
4. char
5. marcus
6. lun
7. huanglu
8. xiumz
9. adam
10. bren
11. martin
12. peck
13. tracy
14. denise
15. chay
16. rayner
17. xueyang
18. william
19. michelle
20. sara

How did you meet 14?
DENISE
primary school buddy. Went through some really tough times, which shaped me a a person, but hey, we all needed to grow up someday.
Bubble tea sessions, neighbours, condo buddies. Wow. Girl's in acjc now, prob having as much fun as I am!

What would you do if you've never met 1?
KAIXUAN
I dunno why but kx suddenly came to my mind when I was writing the list. I guess after seeing her on thur after the political forum just made me realise how very very much I MISS HER. Kx if you’re reading this, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. I mean that.

What would you do if 20 and 9 dated?
ADAM and SARA
Cannot cannot cannot! Hah sorry james. Teehee.

Did you ever like 19?
MICHELLE
Yes I love mich. She's like, my jamming inspiration. (:

Would 6 and 17 make a good couple?
XUE YANG and LUN
GG. I don't know! Lun's crazy and xue yang's crazy in another way. Haha. I don't like all these questions. Hmmp!

Describe 3.
TANNEH
Extremely weird and crazy and psychotic.
HAHA! Kidding. She's a fantastic friend to have, and you can't forget her, because she's extremely witty. Especially on superman issues HAH. to quote smoot: Put us 4 together in an enclosed space and you'll get utter chaos and destruction of the mind. HAHA. I loves them all.

Do you think 8 is attractive?
XIUMZ.
Aha! I know SOMEONE who does. Haha! And yes I do.

Tell me something about 7.
HUANG LU.
He plays a great bass and he's good at cooking mash potato and he knows what drug is called what. Don’t know how he does it (:

Do you know any of 12's family?
PECK.
Haha his older sis is called ChArmaine! Rocks.

What is 8's favourite?
XIUMZ
Her piano? Her fantastic corinne may- worthy song?

What would you do when 18 confesses that he/she likes you?
WILLIAM.
He will prob pat my head and remind me of my fantastic lack of height -.- ! wally is my buddy (:

What language(s) does 15 speak?
CHAY.
I'm not sure. The girl's a zai kai in chinese.

Who is 9 going out with?
ADAM
I dunno! Ask him!

How old is 16 now?
RAYNER.younger than me haha! But like, close to 30 cm taller lol. Not fair. This is not fair.

When was the last time you talked to 13?
TRACY.
Saturday! Oh man it was great catching up. Trace we really must do that more often!!

What is 2's favourite band/singer?
SMOOT
Oh I dunno. Lex? Half naked lex? Bald lex?

Would you ever date 4?
CHAR.
Oh man if I were a guy YES PLEASE THANKS. (: char has almond shaped eyes. tell me is that fair? ;)

Would you ever date 7?
HUANG LU
He's my friend! Date what man. -.- But I bet many girls wouldn't mind. ;)

Is 5 single?
MARCUS
Ooh... this guy arh, tricky man.
But no haha.

What is 10's last name?
BREN.
chong! yay bren rocks.

Would you ever be in a serious relationship with 11?
MARTIN.
seriously heated debate on the failure of relationships probably. Martin has surprisingly polar views. Ok, not surprising actually.

What school does 3 go to?
TANNEH
School of the superman wannabes.
RJ la. Thank goodness.

Where does 6 live?
LUN
At this pretty condo place. Too far from school yeah?

What is your favourite thing about 5?
MARCUS.
that we've been best buddies for what, 9 years? Stay cool man, stay cool. (:

Whew that was so liberating. You know what, I LOVE MY FRIENDS. I really really do.

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Political Forum @ Hwach
Mr Kishore Mahbubani
Beyond the age of innocence: Rebuilding Trust between America and the World

I took notes using the Evil PDA for the first time, and managed a decent page of point form. Congratulate me please. Forum was rather informative, gaining new perspectives of America and reasons for the trend of continuing negative attitudes. Hypocrisy is such a taboo word, and the funniest thing is that it's also one of the most common. It's probably, and sadly, one of the most common negative character traits of people, and maybe insincerity as well. The degeneration of mankind.

After the talk the girls, and some coolio guys (rayner kal annliang) went to island creamery for some good quality cake and chat. It was very entertaining, and the mud pie was beautiful. One day we really should eat a tub of apple pie, no? (:














wet shirt! hahaha

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Friday night was magical. It was the first time we would take the stage in front of the audience for Rain, and it was the best time I've danced daizu since learning it 5 months ago. Classical wasn't really up to standard for me because I forgot a step and turned too quickly. I hate it when I have these imperfect routines, and the bad thing is it happens too many times. Maybe it's just me.

But at least it was fun after concert! Smoot, tanneh, sooneh and me (: And I've got tomorrow's choir concert to look forward to again! They gave me this super pretty SSS bouquet, which till this very moment is still alive, thanks to my mum's fantastic flower finesse. Martin gave me a chinese forever friends bear, onyee a green bracelet, debbo organic apple jam, and shawn a purple cabbage. (: Had a few flowers from other great people like siying and david and some others. All in all, it was a good concert, thankfully.



After, smoot and tanneh left earlier (boohoo) so martin sooneh and me went for a drink at macs. Then sooneh had to leave, so martin was telling me with his take on love and life. It's good to hear very different perspectives every now and then. Keeps you feeling. (:

Saturday night
Rain was quite sad because at the opening (with me at centre) I couldn't maintain balance, and I was wobbling around during the bend, and then my turns were jerky because goodness knows why. But then the classical was one of the best I've danced. Whew. Totally felt molihua man. And I really have my prez xiuwen, fellow pals esther, xinying, vernus, jerrine, suwan and suelynn to thank.

All that drilling pulled off girls!


me and the daisies and the stage makeup lol



I love my mum!



sis and me! She's my flower slave..



darling brother (:


picture from rachie!


lun the superbabe!


kal me


Charmille mateys alvin and zhixu!


Charmille!


serene ogl me


david me



darrell me


my dear nychoir senior SHAWNA! haha the one who always bullies me lah.

zhuojing!


the dancers (:


my flowers (:


the SSS bouquet. Thanks so much dears.


Lord, I dance for You.
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This is just a short update to whine about my pda crashing on me.

There.

Another thing. Ideology doesn't feed the hungry. Freedom doesn't guide the blind, or clothe the cold.

And yet another thing entirely. How, sadly, we have all succumbed to our myopic tendencies and started this holier-than-thou view in a fallacy galore.

Ah well. Those who play with fire always get burnt. And trust me, second degree burns really hurt.

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We're all in this together..

Amarante.


Lord, I dance for You.

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