P6 Gathering and IPO 2006

Oh shit, I just went to cut my hair and the hairdresser, sensing that school is reopening, decided to give me a neater hair cut. And now I look like a dork. Sighs, another case of bad haircut, hopefully with enough shampooing and three days allowance, it will look somewhat human by the time I return to school.

Pretty much rotting at home today, which I can’t really complain because I’m quite tired and I could use the rest. Computer connection has been pretty warped since the earthquake hit Taiwan a few days ago. However, I think it’s getting better now.

I went out on Thursday to meet up with some primary school friends. Oh joy, I wouldn’t say that I was entirely eager to meet up with ALL of them again. I guess you can say that I went to catch up with some of my primary school friends. Of course, some of them are still as immature as ever. Somehow saying that makes me some immature too huh? Haha, oh the irony of it all. I just can’t stand petty people, hopefully I’m not petty, if not I’m pretty much shooting myself in the leg. But seriously, petty people get to me. I wish I could slap them sometimes. There’s a fine line between being jokingly angry and being angry over something really minor. Anyway, I was glad to meet those that I went there to meet. And it’s really just one or two people that I can’t stand.

We were originally supposed to go to Pasir Ris Park, but the torrential rain showed no signs of letting up. So we headed to Swensons at Changi Airport instead. I felt super under-dressed because I had worn something really casual, thinking that we may somehow still be going to Pasir Ris Park. The clothes that some people turned up in really made me think what would happen if we did in fact go to Pasir Ris Park to cycle or something. I mean jeans, sneakers, jackets and high heels?!


Vanessa, Me and Michael at Swensons.


Group Shot, not very well taken because the person whom we got seemed to be in a hurry to leave.


Jiemeis, with a missing person because she chose to stay at home and be in front of the computer. Or so I heard. Coincidentally, we all took bus 53! xD


VJC students of 2007! Haha, our failed attempt to do a VJC hand sign.

Got home really late that night, maybe around midnight, because we had sat around at the viewing gallery and chatted until really late before we left the place. Plopped to bed after showering but it wasn’t enough sleep for me because I dragged myself out of bed the next morning to go to school to crash IP orientation. Haha, I bring fatigue upon myself.

IP orientation was an experience. Haha, I wouldn’t say that it was fun, but at the same time I wouldn’t say that it was boring. And I can’t really comment if this year’s one was better or last year’s one was better because I only went for this year’s one. All I can say is that I felt really old for once in my life because for the past four years, I’ve always been a junior. Like secondary 1 and 2 and IP1 and 2, I’m finally like a 3. Haha, an IP3 to be exact. And it was quite nice cheering for 07V12, helping there have an edge over the other classes. Hopefully they’ll turn out to be nice; it’s still too early to judge. ><’’ I’ve finally gotten the Zinc Discount Card and found my Converse Discount card. In desperate need for a new bag and shoes, hence I shall bug people to go shopping with me soon. Haha, I’m also anticipating the arrival of O1 and the call from my sickening and hopefully forgetful instead of irresponsible OGL.

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Killing Time

Get to know yourself better

Your view on yourself: You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for: You are not looking merely for a girl/boyfriend - you are looking for your life partner. Perhaps you should be more open-minded about who you spend time with. The person you are looking for might hide their charm under their exterior.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship: You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love: You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education: Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you: You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success: You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of: You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self: You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.

[I would say partially true, and the parts that are true and rather dead on. Haha]

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Oh and I've finally found out what OG I'm in. I'm in Iago. Small group I have no idea how to pronunce or spell the name. Got Perle, some v13 PSL, as my ogl. Along with Chew Ann Siong, Leong Wei Deng and Rui Yi, all of whom I do not know. The best part, the v13 person in the same OG as me is Justin Tan. Wonderful, just what I need, someone else I don't know.

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(Post) Boxing Day 2006

Ooo, my body is aching and I’m bruised all over. Could not going to training for just a week make such a big difference? I don’t even think that some of the bruises came from training. Oh dear, random bruising isn’t a good sign. And the hall is freaking leaking people! Went for training on Boxing Day and I slipped a few times. Well at least my falls weren’t as bad as Yi Liang’s. There were loud booms whenever he hit the ground.

Anyway, went to Darren’s house to play mah-jong after training. Haha, I’m falling in love with mah-jong all over again. Stayed for dinner with Yvonne and Nicole and watched PCK. Haha, PCK cracks me up. And that my friends, was how I spent Boxing Day. Sad, yes I agree. Haha, but at least I did something compared to decomposing at home.


Oh and I finally got my Christmas gift from Nicole. It's this pair of slippers plus two ear rings. X)

Met up with some of the class people today at Vivo and I had to force myself out of bed to meet Si Hui at the bus stop to go together. I ended up reaching there earlier than her and we ended reaching Vivo earlier than most of the people. I was actually rather tired. However, the reason why I went was probably to pass everyone their Christmas cards and at the same time, see them all for the last time before school reopens haha. The ones who had reached earlier had lunch at Long Johns while we patiently waited for everyone else to arrive. Rachel Lee was too lazy to turn up in the end. Tsk tsk tsk.

We spent the rest of the day walking around the whole of vivo. I think we managed to cover Vivo twice and it occurred to me that the place isn’t that big after all. Or maybe there just aren’t as many shops as I had expected. Which is good in a way because it meant more walking space and the crowd would be more dispersed. Should have worn more comfortable shoes, my feet are throbbing right now.

I wanted to get a new bag from Zinc but I didn’t have enough money. So I’ll have to wait to buy that bag another day. Things that I need to get/do before school reopens includes cutting my hair, getting a new bag and getting new shoes. Haha, I want to get this pair of red sneakers from converse. Time is running out so I need to get all this stuff soon. I’ll probably have to get them over the weekends. Whoever’s free to go shopping let me know! :)

Oh and just to add, I discovered something about how IP3s are sorted into their OG groups. I believe that people from V12 are grouped with one person from v13. And those from v11 get someone from v14. Tina is with Xiao Xian, Si Hui got Nicole, Ben got Yi Jin, Matt ho got Yi Rui, Louis got Koganti, Aaron Ng got Gillian, Arjun got Xi Jiao and Zong He got Michelle. Also, Leanne got Dhevy. That's all I know so far. It's probably because v12 and v13 have 30 people from each class and there are 29 people from v11 and v14 moving on to J1 next year. Interesting ya? Haha, hopefully I get someone nice. ><"

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Christmas 2006 ]] not so brief recap of life in IP*

*Merry Christmas* Everyone!




At Vivo with Xmas Tree!!!

Haha, well it’s that time of the year again. It’s the time of the year which my family sees no point in celebrating and also the time which I spent each year rotting at home in front of the computer. And it’s no different this year. My Christmas can be considered the epitome of misery, but I find ways to make this day happier than it actually is.

Somehow receiving Christmas wishes, especially from those whom I had not expected, makes me happy. Getting Christmas cards, making Christmas cards, celebrating Christmas with friends, I guess this all will suffice for making Christmas special enough for me.

In my family, Christmas is like any other holiday. My parents get the day off to rest at home. While my brother and I have to find ways to celebrate it on our own. Well, he has his girlfriend to do that with, haha. Anyway, since there’s really nothing much to blog about today, maybe I’ll do a brief recap of the past 2 years in IP, with photos! Hopefully it’ll serve as a reminder to some that despite all the horrible exams, homework and teachers that were thrown at us, we still managed to have fun in the 2 years of torture.

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I first entered VJC in 2005, thrown into a new environment where everything seemed so new, so intimidating. I participated in O1 2005, which I have no pictures of because at that time, I had yet to turn into someone who cam whores.



The next memorable event in the first year of IP would have to be the trip to Japan. Iki Macho, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower, Lake Kawaguchi and many other places that created so many wonderful memories in the Land of the Rising Sun.




IKI MACHO!

Of course, there were the many plays that we went to over the course of these 2 years.


Homesick at NLB.


Magic Fundoshi at NLB.


Little Shop of Horrors at Victoria Concert Hall.


Dim Sum Dollies at Esplanade.

To end the first year off, and to kick start the new year, I became an OGL, along with a few other IP students. Haha, it took me quite a while to warm up to my OG (animagus!!!) because I didn’t really know many of the people then, except for the few House committee people and those from IP. But I’m glad I got to know most of them in the end because they turned out to be such great people! 31 gang rocks! And O1 2006 rocked too!


Sea Regatta!


OG BBQ.


Suntec City Mass Dance.

IP students constantly have to attend workshops too.


Helmsman week(s).




Nacli

I got to take part in House Committee Investiture this year. Somehow the first batch that I joined didn’t see the need to include the IP students, grr. Got to know a new batch of House Committee and got to work with them, more than I did with the last batch.


DRACO!


06/07 Batch.


One Sport Ad Hoc.


Open House 2006.

Than there was volleyball, haha, where do I start with this? Tried extremely hard to get in when I first entered VJ, and somehow they were banked on not taking in anyone with no experience. However, seeing as how their numbers had dwindled down to 3 after the seniors left, they had no choice but to take in a noob like me. Sometimes I wonder if they ever regret their hasty decision. A division was definitely another significant event in 2006. Getting into top 4 must have meant a lot to some people, I’m not sure if for all. It meant something to me, because it was nice to be in the batch that got into top 4 after what, 8-10 years?


Prize Giving. I photoshopped this accordingly.




Semi-Finals.

IP students got another overseas trip this year. And I chose to go to the Land Down Under! Haha, I wouldn’t say going on an overseas trip with Miss Low was an exciting thought, but I’m glad I got to know some people better.


Airport.


Haha, this photo is quite badly taken, but it cracks me up.






05v12!!!

2006 was also the year that had the world cup. Haha, world cup does things to people, doesn’t it?



Than came the exam periods.



But even then we still found time to help our classmates with their YFC project.


Folding stars!

After that, the end of IP drew nearer and nearer.

We had the last day of school.



We had class party at Zong He’s house.



And last but not least, Velvet 2006.



Also, how could I forget all the birthdays celebrated, outings and the sleepovers at friends’ houses?


New York New York!


Ama's Birthday at ECP.


YY and Nicole's birthday at KBOX.


Yvonne's orange overload!


Yvonne enjoys sleepovers. =)




Visiting during CNY 2006.


The many trips to Sakae.

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Yup, I guess you can say that life in IP is definitely memorable. In a nutshell, it was a bittersweet experience.

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Christmas Eve 2006

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100th POST !!!

Haha, oh how special. This is my 100th entry for this blog. After almost a year, I finally reached the 100th entry!!!

I’ve finally returned to my sweet abode after being away for 2 days. Being away for such a period of time has made me more appreciative of my room. It’s made me value the importance of my air con, the lack of mosquitoes in my room and the nice dry air which prevents my skin from getting sticky at night.

As mentioned in the previous entry, I fuckreaking overslept on Thursday. I think I wouldn’t have even rolled out of bed if someone hadn’t called me on my handphone. I’ve yet to get over the fact that I actually overslept! I believe that either my mom switched off my alarm because she didn’t know I had training, or somehow, I myself switched off the alarm and unknowingly went back to sleep. There’s a high chance that it is the former because it wouldn’t be the first time my mom did something like that.

Anyway, I got up and got ready to go to the chalet. Lazed around at home until I got the sms telling me to go to the bus stop to wait for the bus. We had quite a bad start to the chalet, first having trouble finding the place, and second, having trouble getting into the chalet. Haha, I can’t believe the key broke in the key hole! And for those who think that it’s me (somehow people perceive me to be violent), it wasn’t. Haha, it was our dear captain. Maybe too much gym isn’t always a good thing, haha. Damn, wish I had taken a photo of the broken key.

It took a while, but someone from the chalet management finally came down to help us open the gate with the master key. The place wasn’t as filthy as I thought it would be. And it was nice and big and breezy. People got settled down, chose their rooms and started making the place more habitable. We moved up the tables and chairs so that we wouldn’t have to climb up and down the chalet. It wasn’t long before we broke out the cards and mah-jong. Everyone played until it was time for dinner.

For the first time in my life, I walked to Changi Village. Haha, usually my parents drive me there for dinner. But this time, we actually walked from the chalet to Changi Village. Had the famous Nasi Lemak, which didn’t turn out to be as fantastic as many said it would be.

I spent the rest of the night back at the chalet basically watching people play mah-jong until the wee hours of the morning.







I think I’m a jinx when I’m sitting down. Haha, so I moved away after a while to watch some television. We ordered Mac breakfast after they were done with the game and I got totally ripped off. If anyone ever wants to buy Mac breakfast, don’t be stupid like me and buy just a burger. It’s much more worth it to get a whole meal instead. Sat around in the room and chatted a bit before dozing off to sleep. No one wanted to take photos because I didn’t want to say what my Chinese name was!!! Those who know better shut up. :) Haha, got up the next morning at around 9.50 and booked out.

I headed home and nearly died along the way because I had to go to the toilet badly. Thankfully, I live nearby. For once, I had a direct bus to a chalet. Slept for the rest of the day and got up somewhere near evening time to get ready to go out for Christmas dinner!!!

Haha, we were supposed to go to the place that Xiaxue advertised on her blog. If I’m not wrong, the place is called Indulgz Bistro. However, it seemed that someone had booked the entire place, for a dinner party perhaps? So Audrey quickly made reservations for Crystal Jade instead.





Dinner was great. I was a bit concerned with the fact that the particular Crystal Jade we went to was Macau and not Kitchen. They didn’t have porridge/congee there, so I ended up eating something else. But the food was good nonetheless, and I realised I really like the green chilli they provided there. Haha, okay, that was really random, but while eating the dish with the green chilli, I realised their green chilli is a lot sweeter than other green chilli and it goes really well with their dishes.

Strolled around bugis for a while before heading to YY’s house for sleepover!!!





We hung out in her living room, eating and watching the tube at the same time. After exchanging presents and cards, we went up to her room. Our sleepovers are more or less the same if you ask me, hanging out, talking and falling asleep soon after. Sigh, what happened to the old times where we all managed to stay up for almost the whole night? Now, I’m one of the first to hit the sack.











Woke up pretty early the next morning, around 7.00 I think. Lied around on the mattresses and talked about random stuff until the grogginess of waking up so early wore off. Had breakfast and watched Ice Age. Haha, we seem to always watch Disney movies at YY’s house. First it was Finding Nemo, now Ice Age, what next? We left after the movie was over because there weren’t enough people to go out for lunch.


Eating Tang Yuan!!! Haha.

Wanted to sleep in the afternoon, but I took a shower and now I’m not sleepy anymore. Argh! I’ve yet to receive my present. But at least now I know who my Secret Santa is. And I’ve yet to give out all my cards. I didn’t buy any stamp so the only way I can give the cards out is by meeting up with people. Haha, hopefully the class party will be planned soon.

NOTE:// Isa and Ben apparently know their OG already! AH! Haha, I'm both excited and worried at the same time to find out what's mine. Maybe anxious is the right word to use. I'm still praying REALLY hard to get nice OGLS and nice people in my og. But it'll take a xmas miracle for that to come true. Oh well, hope for the best but expect the worse!

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