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2009-05-15T21:11:00.003+08:00

X Men Origin: Wolverine Movie Review

The comic movie tie-in started off with a bloody scene where young James Howlett killed his biological father after witnessing a family tragedy. James then activated the mutation: bone claws protruded from his hands. He and his half-brother Victor Creed escaped and hence the tale of the X Men began. Both lived for a century before being recruited by Major William Stryker into the X Team consisting of many men possessing similar qualities as him.

However, James left the team alone and lived with his girlfriend Kayla. The real action took place after six years, when James misunderstood that Kayla was killed by Victor, resulting in him taking revenge on him. Further events revealed Major Stryker to be the villain in the show as well.

Although the pace of the movie is generally alright, there was a big loophole on the reason as to why James took revenge. The foundation of the relationship between James and Kayla was quite weak given that there was no real chemistry between the pair. Moreover the typical conversation lines in the movie made it even harder to strike a chord of sympathy with the audience. Since the relationship of the couple seems questionable to the audience, it will be natural when one is bemused by the extreme end of actions taken by James.

The milieu of fast paced scenarios is nevertheless satisfactory to audience who gets a kick out of fighting scenes. However, for others it may simply be a cheap thrill. Generally speaking, the lack of character development is the biggest fault of it all. Sundry characters-whether good or bad ones appeared for a flitter of a moment and the next second, they expired. There was just not enough depth or explanation on the various mindsets of different characters. Though there are some plausibly touching or contemplative scenes, like the one in which a kind couple helped James, it was vehemently put to an end by another fighting scene. It just seems as though that James was on the path to seek vengeance just for the sake of doing it, with no logical thinking at all. One is just sucked in the whirlpool of perpetual fighting, bereft of the chance to make all the linkages and connections. Hence other than the fighting scenes, the relationships of various parties seemed pretty much spurious and bogus to me.

One may also ponder upon the notion of revenge, whether it really brings one peace and console which one ultimately seeks after the blood oath. The orthodox way of thinking will definitely be no, which is what the pg rated movie sent across in some meaningful scenes. It is therefore incumbent of the audience to decide who should be the arbiter of melting out punishment.

The ending of the movie is bittersweet and predictable in its own way. It leaves me with a troubled mind over the entire plot sustained by the weak character development and myriad of fighting scenes.

2009-01-04T00:48:00.002+08:00

Sosuke

Ponyo's father

2009-01-04T00:40:00.002+08:00

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea Movie Review

Warning: Spoiler ahead-Below is my review of the movie. For those who plan to watch it, please do not read it.

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is a movie about a goldfish born with a girl’s head, Ponyo, who runs away from her home at the bottom of the sea and falls in love with a 5 year old boy Sosuke. She then aspires to be a human being.

This movie is produced by Japanese Director Hayao Miyazaki who has churned out other critically-acclaimed animations like My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle. The story unfolds from Ponyo and Sosuke’s point of view and is the all-time box office winner in Japan for Year 2008.

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is loosely adapted from Hans Anderson’s The Little Mermaid. It didn’t follow the original story, which is more sombre, strictly but instead injected more whimsicality and life into it. It is simple but not to the extent that will strike people as being childish. The natural simplicity of the movie makes it a great hit not only with the kids but also the adults and people of all ages. The catchy tune of the main song and the innocent lines “Ponyo likes Sosuke” “Ponyo wants to become a human” spoken by Ponyo, shown in the trailer, leave much of an impression on one as well.

This movie also differs from previous hits of Hayao Miyazaki because it is done completely in traditional hand-drawn pictures-2D. Although I initially harboured the thought that this 2D -movie might not look realistic, that thought soon went right out of my mind after I became caught up in the plot. The opening part at Ponyo’s home is extremely delightful. The vivid, lucid display of the sea creatures, plants as well as the environment is an eye opener. Furthermore, the realistic sounds of the sea and those made by the sea creatures serve as a great booster to my overall enjoyment of the movie. The ambiance created by this 2D-film is surprisingly soothing and, in my opinion, on par to that of a typical 3D-movie.

The special relationship between young children and their parents stood out in this movie. Sosuke enjoys a close relationship with his parents, especially with his mother Lisa. When he realises that Lisa is upset at her husband’s continuation to work late, Sosuke comforts her. It tugs at one’s heartstrings as earlier on, Lisa is comforting Sosuke when he gets upset over the loss of Ponyo.

On the other hand for Ponyo, things are not going smoothly. She is suffocating under her overprotective father’s wing. Her father actually loves her very much and his main agenda is to protect her from humans whom he views as dangerous. However, his display of love is underappreciated by Ponyo. This strikes a chord with many people as one may find oneself in similar situations. In some cases, a parent’s method of displaying love might not be too suitable and it results in much distress for both parties. At the end of the day though, parents love their children – near the end of the movie, Ponyo’s father finally accepts Ponyo’s decision as he loves her.

Several themes are prevalent throughout the movie. An example is the need to protect the ocean. Humans have been causing great harm to the environment for centuries. The ocean is one of man’s victims. Not being one to swallow his grumbles, Fujimoto, father of Ponyo, plans to take vengeance by garnering magic in a well. Unfortunately for him but fortunately for mankind, his powers are stolen by Ponyo.

Ponyo, on her voyage to look for Sosuke, rides on the friendly-looking waves that are akin to whales. However, to the humans, the whales spell disaster since the storm created by the waves will result in much havoc for those at sea-fisherman, boats and those on land-such as difficulty in commutating. This upset at sea may be a form of a punishment to humans who have been abusing it. It is also a parallel itself- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

The simplicity of the movie is done with plenty of elegance and grace. The innocent actions of the children like Ponyo dancing and skipping happily when she is finally a human and Ponyo imitating Sosuke’s actions during dinner touch me.
Perhaps the only fault found in the movie is the simplicity itself. To a cynic, it may seem too straightforward and is a minimalism of the real world which we all know is grave, graver and gravest. Nevertheless, most will find this movie heart-warming and interesting.

2009-01-03T22:29:00.000+08:00

2008-12-30T20:55:00.006+08:00

接下来的照片是在台湾传统艺术中心及台北101拍摄的。

2008-12-30T20:50:00.004+08:00

以下是我们必须写的报道。

台湾之旅
今年的十二月份，我与其他来自五所不同学院的学生一同到了台湾。其实，这也是我初次到台湾，所以我蛮期待，也蛮兴奋。一抵达台湾，蓝小姐，台湾救国团所派出接待我们的人，及秉真姐就在机场迎接我们。之后，我们才离开机场，准备去剑潭青年活动中心。可才刚出台湾机场外，一股刺骨的冷风就迎面而来，令我们措手不及。我们赶紧穿上外套，连跑带跳地冲上旅游巴士。

过了几个小时后，我们才到达剑潭年活动中心。剑潭年活动中心其实是个满舒适的地方。在一楼，我们能发现一个福利社，也就是便利商店。已知道有福利社，大家都迫不及待地冲到那儿，以便将里头的零食-泡面，黍片神门的，“抢购一空”。当然，我们也没有忘记购买IDD国际电话卡，方便我们与家人保持联络。

就这样，我们开始了呆在台湾十五天的日子。在那里度过几天，我就发现一些现象。例如，台湾的厕所叫做化妆室。它的马桶也有特殊的一点-那就是不能扔卫生纸在里头。可能是不习惯吧，我与室友都继续扔卫生纸。直到第五或第六天，我们厕所发出抗议-它将水全部都激出来，把地上弄得湿湿的。幸好当时没人使用厕所，否后果不堪设想。

我们通知服务人员上楼修理厕所时，他们透露说起其他房间也面对同样的问题，他们还得赶去修理厕所。这时我们就猜想遇到同样问题的人会不会是与我们一样，来自新加坡，也同样不顾警告，继续扔卫生纸的人。事后想起马桶事件，我还是会仍不住偷笑呢。当然，自此之后，我们都学乖了。

除了马桶事件，我们在台湾还有其他更精彩的事件呢!例如去夜市购物吧。

在抵达台湾的第一晚，我们就到士林夜市购物。士林夜市就在剑潭活动中心的附近，因此我们只须步行，就到那儿了。那天，老师只给我们一个半钟头的时间。因此一听完指示，全体被解散时，我们就直接杀到士林夜市了。由于时间不多，我们分秒必争，赶紧购物。最后，大家的口袋都破了一大洞。

我们也去了其他夜市，如逢甲夜市，师大夜市，西门町等等。在这过程中，我们有了一些新发现。例如，逢甲夜市的东西是最便宜的；师大夜市主要是买食物的；西门町的物品是满美丽，可价钱也相对较高；士林夜市的物价则属于中等。其中，我们到士林夜市有三次之多，因此印象也较为深刻。

除了夜市，我们也参观了不少学院，如台大，师大。我们也到松山高中及复兴中学，了解并体验高中生活。台湾学生对我们真的非常热情。一见到我们踏进课室，他们就好奇地问我们各种关于新加坡的事物。这种热情款待他人在新加坡是不常见的。多数学生看见外国学生或他人参观学院，都不会理睬，更别谈说话闲聊了。

在台湾这么多天，我们也乘搭了多次捷运。捷运就等于新加坡的地铁。有些人也乘搭了公车-巴士。其中，公车与捷运都有个共同点-那就是拥有博爱座-新加坡地铁的优先位置。公车也有特别的一面。在那里，人们是使用后门上车，前门下车的，而车票钱是在下车前才付的。

在台湾待了这么多天，我们也渐渐与各个初院的学生混熟了。每当吃饭时，我们都没按照学校之分，一块儿坐在一起吃，一起聊天。在每天的路程中，我们也时不时聊天说笑的。

带我们到处游玩的司机大哥与我们相处久了也有些感情。我们不知道从何日起开始一块儿称呼他为表哥。每当上车时，我们都乐此不疲的这么做。看见他偶尔露出一丝淡淡的微笑，我们也由不得笑了。

蓝小姐也是个满好相处的人。她每次都忙着帮我们安排好行程等，忙于奔波。至于秉真姐嘛，由于她与我们年龄相仿，我们都有说不完的话题。见她从没到过新加坡，我们都力邀她到狮城走一趟。有人见她目前单身甚至说要帮她在新加坡找个男友！

在一片欢乐的气氛中，我们就这样度过了十五天。最后一天，我们都整理好行李，到机场。蓝小姐及秉真姐都到那儿替我们送别。要分离的那一刻，秉真姐哭了。我们当中也有几人哭了。秉真姐也戏言说我们骗走她的眼泪。不舍，感伤，一切尽在不言中。

再见！台湾，朋友们，希望改日我们能再次踏上这美丽的宝岛，会见所有的朋友！

2008-12-30T19:10:00.009+08:00

2008-12-30T19:10:00.001+08:00

接下来上载的是九族文化村的照片。

2008-12-30T18:21:00.004+08:00

从台湾回来已有两个多星期了，希望现在动笔还不算迟。台湾之旅真的很好玩。我们到了很多地方，不可能一一列出，所以我只会提些很精彩的部分。

食物-我们大多到小餐厅，有时也在宿舍吃饭，价钱方面有些贵-新币7.50左右，它的分量却很大-2，3倍。只有在故宫餐厅时，价钱才偏高-十五元左右，可能是价钱的问题吧，我们得两人食用1人分，有点少，但之前已吃太多，几乎吃到饱，一时半刻清淡，较少份也不打紧。其实，台湾食物与我们的还蛮接近，不会有吃不惯的问题。对了，台湾人大概很爱吃蛋吧，几乎餐餐都有蛋。现在看到蛋，还是会有点害怕。；）

夜市-我们去了很多夜市-士林夜市，逢甲夜市，师大夜市，西门町共4个。其中士林去了共三次。最后第二天，我们又去士林，而且又走同样的路，逛同样的店，有点闷。但是，夜市还是好玩的。也得感谢老师一直带我们去夜市，让我们有机会嫌闷(偷笑）。

去夜市的收获可不小。买了鞋子三双-$50，书包-$20，皮包-$15等等。我们当然也有去书店-共花$120-130左右-9本真的很惊人吧！其实说真的有点惭愧，但又不怎么在乎-因为是父母给的钱，我们又在国外，自然不觉得有什么约束。

对，我绝对要提一个地方-九族文化村。那是最最最好玩的地方。我可没说谎哦！一整个早上至下午3，4点左右，我们都待在那里。早上，有多人打算先拍照，参观台湾九个族群的文化生活等，我与一些人-来自德明的Dina，小又，秀萍，惠文，及同校的天惠，决定脱队-先玩个痛快！

当然，我们真的好好大玩特玩一番。我们玩了UFO，一个从高空急速掉落的玩意儿。最后，只有小又，天惠，惠文及我挑战，Dina和秀萍就帮我们拍照。每个人都必须除下眼镜，除非你戴隐形眼镜。由于我度数过深，几乎看不到东西，在高空停留数十秒时，不会觉得很惊讶。直到突然降落的那一刻，要被抛出位置时才感到恐慌。可很快的，它就结束了。有点意犹未尽。

待会儿上载照片时要仔细观看-我们4人之前及之后的胜利宣言！

我们也有玩其他的设施，如一个室内过山车，两人坐在一排座位，到了最高点就开始旋转，上下左右等。我们都尽情地喊，尖叫着。过程中，我都不敢开眼睛。反正开眼睛也不会看到什么-里面黑漆漆的。（借口，借口）
这次就写到这里。再见！

2008-11-21T22:32:00.003+08:00

I have just bought Yui's 4th album-My Short Stories. It's a collection of her previous songs, I reckoned. It's more than a pity when I tore open the covering to discover that there's a big scratch on the back of the CD. :(

Besides the CD, I also bought the Physics and Math assessment book-both for my brother. Hopefully, he'll appreciate it. Taking into account the fact that it cost $50 in total, he had better do so!

I also purchased the book titled The Last Lecture by Professor Randy Pausch. It cost under $20, not counting the 20% popular discount. Anyway, it's really a great book. Hope you'll consider buying it or just watch the video online. :)

Well, don't think I have ever mention to you, but my brother's going to Malaysia this Sunday for a undetermined period to work in Aunt's company. It should be something related to commercial. Not too sure about the details.

Bye, at least for now.

2008-11-09T18:26:00.002+08:00

已经要放假了！弟弟也要考完O水准了。这未必是好事--因为之前他要求我在考完试后再给他生日礼物-Rich Dad Poor Dad 书籍。PS到大众书局去找寻，结果发现竟然是40多元！！并不像买给他。我比较喜欢The Last Lecture，这本书的价钱也比较便宜，20元左右。这些还不打紧，最最最重要的是，我还没做生日卡，而他在来临的星期三就考完了。得赶快这么做，否……

我也想乘这次假期，来个大复习，复习考得差劲的科目。如果有朋友在一旁“督促”，相信效果会更佳。
但，至于我是否真的这么做仍是个大问号。希望一切顺利哦。

我也发现自己已很久很久没有运动了。真惭愧。年头还嚷嚷要天天练习瑜伽什么的，现在可没实现。我也许久没有用了。昨晚练习瑜伽时竟发现自己流得满身大汗。倘若平时有练习的话，是不会这样的。

哎哎哎~

2008-11-08T01:20:00.001+08:00

Yeah finally OP ends. Only 1 more week to go!!End of misery and sufferings :) Hoped that all is well with OP.Don't want to think about it anymore.

2008-11-07T11:01:00.001+08:00

Here are some pictures taken with my CCA SLC friends on Braddell Town Day.

2008-11-05T22:24:00.000+08:00

2 more days to OP,hope that everything will go well.

2008-11-02T18:47:00.002+08:00

Hi! Haven't been writing anything here for 6 months plus... Sorry.Anyway,I'm glad that exams have ended and I hope that things will go on smoothly for OP please. I want to score well because this is A level subject. Once done, never erased. It's final.

Don't really want to think anything else on OP.Hoped that I'll be on my best performance on the actual day.I'm not really sure whether I looked forward to end of sch. There's still many events piling up.

Don't want tot think about it. Instead, I'll concentrate on the number of possible happy moments- I'm so looking forward to meeting my friends and chatting with them!!Can't wait!!I'm also going to have a really fruitful holiday by having many ongoing activities or at least some.

For instance, picking up the habit of swimming and doing yoga again. Ugh. Haven't accomplished what I stated at the start of the year- that is practise yoga daily. Ha ha. It's a joke- I haven't been doing so for months. So much for target-setting. I wondered who'll be able to keep their promises throughout the year.

Perhaps there could be some researches online available that I don't know? Not really sure. Anyway, looking at the small percentage of people who really kept their words will only made my mood worse-because I'm too envious and jealous of them.

Anyway, I would like to ask them some questions. One burning question is how come they manage to keep to their promises? Is there any secret? If so, would they like to share it?

Well, till next time.

2008-09-01T22:45:00.001+08:00

2008-07-17T00:49:00.000+08:00

Here's a test.[given by one of my friends]
1. Which color is better red, black,
green, blue, yellow?
-->green
2. What's your first initial?
-->T
3. What month is your birthday?
--> May
4. Which color do you like more, black
or white?
--> white
5. Name one of your friends.
-->
6. Your favorite number?
--> 26
7. Do you like flying or driving more?
--> flying
8. Do you like a lake or the ocean
more?
--> lake
9. Think of a wish, but don't write it.
-->
1. If you chose:
Red: You are alert and your life is
full of love.
Black: You are conservative and
aggressive.
Green: Your soul is relaxed and you
are laid back.
Blue: You are spontaneous and love
kisses and affection from the ones you
love and give good advice to those who
are down.
Yellow - you are a very happy person.
2. If you're initial is:
A-K: You have a lot of love and
friendships in your life.
L-R: You try to enjoy your life to the
maximum & your love life is soon to
blossom.
S-Z: You like to help others and your
future love life looks very good.
3. If you were born in:
Jan-Mar: The year will go very well
for you and you will discover that you
fall in love with someone totally
unexpected.
April-June: You will have a strong
love relationship that will last
forever.
July-Sept: You will have a great year
and will experience a major life-
changing experience for the good.
Oct-Dec: Your love life will be great,
and eventually you will find your soul
mate.
4. If you chose:
Black: Your life will take you on a
different direction, it will seem hard
at times but will be the best thing
for you, and you will be glad for the
change.
White: You will have a friend who
completely confides in you and would
do anything for you, but you may not
realize it.
5. This person is your best friend.
6. If it is:
1-50 you are a very lovable person and
you have a great life
more then 50 is nothing
7. If you chose:
Flying - You like adventure.
Driving - You are a laid back person.
8. If you chose:
Lake - You are loyal to your friends,
your lover, and yourself. You are very
reserved and not emotional.
Ocean - You are spontaneous and like
to please people sometimes.

2008-06-29T13:49:00.001+08:00

Yeah!At long last, the exams have had ended!!!

2008-05-24T01:44:00.002+08:00

More production photos of Shinigami no Seido.

2008-05-24T00:35:00.007+08:00

Went to watch The Accuracy of Death with my brother.I've originally planned to watch it on weekdays like Monday and Tuesday,when ticket prices are much cheaper.Unfortunately,the weather was capricious.Not!The truth is that my brother will be going back to school for additional lessons in preparation for O-Levels.Hence,we can't find a suitable time to watch it.In the spur of the moment,I suggested watching it today so that's why we found ourselves running madly,with our hands dangling round our waists[Mind you,it's a comical scene],to catch Bus 53.

It's also maddening to found ourselves arriving right on the dot to watch the show.As it turned out,our stomachs were rumbling so we found ourselves lost in the midst of shops,with no fast food shops in plain view.After much difficulty,we went back to the 5 th level.Confronted with the man who checked the tickets,we surreptitiously hide the outside food in our back.In reality,he already saw us doing that so we must really thank him for sparing us from much chastising.

Anyway,it's a great pity that we missed 10-20 plus secs of the movie and that we had to block people's views when edging and elbowing our way into the seats.Sorry.The main attraction of the movie is the actor,Takeshi.Guess most people went to watch the movie just because of him.

Here's the summary plot from moviexclusive.com

Adapted from the bestselling novel by Kotaro Isaka “The Accuracy of Death”. Chiba (Takeshi Kaneshiro) appears seven days before a person dies an unexpected death. His job is to observe the person for seven days, and then decide either to ‘execute’ or ‘pass over’. Getting his work quickly out of the way, he goes to the listening booth of a CD shop and indulges in his favorite pastime, listening to ‘humanity’s greatest invention’: music.He is...a Grim Reaper. Today, again, in the rain, he waits. His subject, her death due in seven days, is Kazue Fujiki (Manami Konishi), 27. She works for a manufacturing company, in the complaints department. Exhausted after her day, she emerges from her office. It’s time for the Reaper to go to work.

WARNING:To those unaware,I'm going to discuss the movie at "great lengths" so if you're going to watch it,don't bother about what I'm saying now.As in right now.I think that the show is basically alright.No twists or surprises.The thing that I like best about the movie is the theme song sang by the leading female actress Manami Konishi by the name of Sunny Day.I can't find the lyrics so if you happen to chance upon it,please take it to your mind to tell me so.Thanks in advance.

Anyway,I find the way all 3 different stories[where Chiba had to make 3 different decisions to allow people to live or die]are woven ed into 1 interesting.Though you may be astute enough to spot some hints that all are interconnected,it's only until the last story that all secrets are revealed.No surprise,just heart-rendering.

There are some issues that the movie discussed.For instance,the issue of life and death.The main quote is"Life is something not unique,ye it's important".The ending is considered surprising to those who haven't read the movie reviews.It ended with Chiba watching the sun and blue skies for the first time.Note:it's perennial raining and diabolical weather whenever he appeared.It is hence a pleasant surprise to have congenial weather for a change.This also signifies something-it's not the end of the world when death befalls,possibility of life after death[?suggested by bro]and that there's always the bright side to life.

2008-05-03T21:34:00.000+08:00

don't feel like typing,bye

2008-04-30T21:35:00.002+08:00

太久没有上网，但至少没有我另一名朋友来的惨-她有很长很长的一段时间没有上网了。这都要归功于她繁重的功课。只要一想到那一幕，我就不寒而栗！也许我是过于夸张了，但我大致上是这么认为的。得做GPP，再见。

2008-04-27T13:38:00.000+08:00

Haven't studied for History and Math Test.Have to do so by today.There's no tomorrow.

2008-04-23T22:51:00.004+08:00

很久没有写博客了-对不起你们.[其实我并内又感到那么抱歉啦,这只是个假象罢了]对了,这个星期一,突然心血来潮,放学后就跑到游泳池.总共游了22圈.不算多.非常喜欢当时的游泳池-"人烟稀少"就寥寥几人,有点冷清.但是我就是喜欢,毫无理由的喜欢-喜欢它清澈干净的水,喜欢它并没有那么多碍手碍脚的人,挡住我的"光洋大道",喜欢它不温不冷,刚刚好的适中水温,喜欢它......的一切.嘻嘻.不知为何,游完泳后心情特别好特别轻松,由于当初稍有烦躁的心情迥然而异.

在冲凉时,我也霸占整间冲凉室-事实上除了我以外还有几个人,但是我选择不理睬他们.非常喜欢这种寂静,安宁的气氛.平时在周末时游泳池是一片人海,游个泳就会碰撞到人.尤其是因为最近他们将游泳池分隔为几个部分后,普通民众与上游泳课的人,游泳池就变了样.到目前并没去过那么多次,所以不宜置评.少说少错最为妙.但是我就是有点别扭.

还是不提这些不开心,扫兴的事,咱们就光聊些有趣的事物吧!刚在网络上看到一则有趣的调查.调查显示,孕妇的饮食会影响到胎儿的性别.若孕妇常吃较丰富的食物,大致上他很可能是个男婴.反之,若常吃较低卡路里的食物,这一胎很可能是个女婴.

再见!

2008-04-13T19:53:00.001+08:00

Haven't prepared for Math and History Test.Don't feel like doing so.Sigh.

2008-04-07T23:52:00.003+08:00

Kinda guilty that I haven't completed many things today.Sheepish.Guess it's no use dwelling on the past.Must look forward to the future.Or rather the present.The present is what we should be concerned with now.Some piece of good news and bad news to tell you-I've made it pass 5 months practising yoga on a regular basis.However-the bad news is that I've stopped doing it daily by Feb or March.Somewhere around that time frame.Too bad,that's all I have to say.

2008-03-30T21:36:00.003+08:00

Haven't completed much thing except school work today.Doesn't want to mull over the huge homework pile today,no thanks.Not in the mood to do so.At least I've practised yoga today,though I'm guilty of not fulfilling my promise of doing yoga everyday.Sorry to everyone,especially myself.Bye

2008-03-28T12:31:00.002+08:00

很久没有见到你们不晓得你们过得怎么样？是否会记得我呢？昨天看报章才发觉-戏票又起价了！最近很多东西都在涨价，如面包等食物。这其中的原因包括全球气温上升所导致的农作物收成减少，自然天灾如水灾旱灾及更多土地被拿去生产biogas。[请不要问我它的中文是什么，谢谢]
详细内容请自个儿阅读。[我懒得说]
还是回到我较为熟悉的事物吧！几天前，我们在跑道上跑了五圈。我还创造出个人的“佳绩”-13分35秒。怎么样？还不赖吧？就算你不认同我的看法，我也不在乎。嘻嘻。当然，若我能选择，我压根儿也不想跑。问题是体育老师下了一道圣旨，我想逃也逃不了。唉，迫于无奈，我只好跑啦。在跑的过程中，我终究被许多“赛跑高手”远远抛在后头。想追上他们--可难噢！但是，我至少超越了一些人，一些在半途中停下脚步，改为走路的人。这说起来其实也不是什么值得骄傲的事。但我不在乎！！你能拿我怎么样？！？！没错，我就是爱与你抬杠，你又能做什么呢？哈哈。
对了，其实你，马桶，才受更多苦。因为头几个月，你在安德逊初院跑了十圈。后来还到另一间也是出了名的“魔鬼跑步训练学校”。我一想起你，心理就没那么难受了。[I'm being sarcastic]这就是事实，难道不是吗？对了，下个月2.4 km run就要来临了，要不要一起到榜鹅公园跑步？

2008-03-24T14:09:00.002+08:00

为了实现我的诺言，我只得用华文。最近新闻报道说马英九赢得台湾总统大选-58%左右。民进党的谢苏配则以41%不敌国民党。其他详细内容，你们自己翻报纸看吧。最近我们难得碰上一面，不晓得何时才能再聚在一块。不如我们找一天去看电影吧。最好在星期二-因为golden village学生票的价格是6元，挺便宜的。[在6点半之前]当然，我希望大家都能赴约。请尽快给我答复！再见。

2008-03-21T01:34:00.002+08:00

Just realised recently that one can read manga online.Really,I'm not kidding you.I did know that such a thing exist but I never really give it much thought at all until recently.I happened to chance on manga-Fruitbasket online.It has the collection of all chapters,except the final one.By the way,it's translated into English so everyone can read it.
However,I still feels that something is lacking.Though one can ''flip''the pages online equally fast as one reading the book,it's kinda weird and strange to me.Maybe it's because of the fact that I can't come into actual contact with the manga online.[aka touch it]Another factor is that one will find it troublesome clicking the turn button many times.
Anyway,the verdict is ......It's .....[up to you to decide]I'm not too familiar with the online system and I don't really plan to do it anytime soon.Maybe later.Bye.

2008-03-16T00:08:00.002+08:00

So here I'm again,as usual,to enrage you.Haha.I'm listening to music as I'm typing here.Just told mother that she can switch on the computer and watch the Korean,or rather Taiwan and Hongkong shows if she just go and learn some courses.Of course,the answer she gave me was a no.A big thanks,but no thanks type.Can guess what's the result after all,right?
Haven't completed much things during this March holidays.I'm kinda sad to say that,but then at the same time,I'm glad that I've squandered the days away.Guess there won't be another occasion where I can pretty much relax and do nothing once I'm thrown right back into the routine.Menial routine.What a drag.Bye.

2008-03-12T16:58:00.003+08:00

It's March holidays already and I'm in the midst of lapping up all the comfort and leisure before it's snatched away from me.Went to Marina Square with brother to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles.It's a sneak preview.In case you don't know,it's free seating[since it's free tickets]so it is a dismay that I've arrived late yesterday.I found my brother waiting outside for me and it is indeed uncomfortable to endure the accusing stares and dagger-like expressions my brother was giving me.I don't enjoy it at all.No no.

Anyway,I'm glad that we still managed to grab seats that was a comfortable range away from the screen.Though it wasn't that far away as I hoped,just 3 rows away,it's still better than nothing.At the very least,it's definitely better than last year-the time when we went and watched Just Follow Law.Guess what?We are in row number 2 and we've to do a lot of neck-craning the whole time.Hate that experience and don't relish doing a Just Follow Law Nightmare No.2.Unless you want to-then I've nothing more to say or do.

Here's more substance about the entire movie.It's about a divorced mother and her 3 children-Mallory,Simon and Jared who was going to live in a house given to them by their crazy aunt Lucinda[?]The 3 children happened to chance upon a book that contained all the secrets-deep dark secrets of the magical creatures.The common enemy-the ogre,trogs-subordinates etc.

Typical ending.Reckoned it's okay.Not too good nor is it too bad.Just fine.
Some off-scene tidbits.The protagonist,Jared,is 16 years old.However,he acted a 8 year old kid.Next thing:he acted 2 roles-both Simon and Jared.End off movie review.Bye.

2008-03-05T13:26:00.000+08:00

Not in a good mood now.Just realised that I haven't passed the interview.

2008-03-03T22:01:00.002+08:00

I've finally borrowed The Cat Returns from the library.It's the first day we can borrow the DVDs and the books.Of course,I've grabbed the chance.Unfortunately,we're only allowed to borrow 1 DVD,or else,I'll borrow Letters From Iwo Jima as well.It can wait till next time,I guess.

来临周末就是假期了。怎么样？期不期待呢？我想它应该是很悠闲的，可老师偏偏早在上个星期就给我们功课。唉，真可惜。._.得在星期五之前交作业，否则得大字邮寄给老师。不想选择后则，可又提不起埋头苦做作业的干劲。[我只是在狡辩罢了。大可不理会我。]

想乘假期时去你们的家，不知你们允不允许。正等待答案当中。待续。

2008-02-28T18:03:00.004+08:00

想在新的一年里大展宏图可许多计划已落空。譬如，每周六游泳，每天练习瑜伽之类的事物。有点遗憾也有点无奈。至少，我还能小小的自我安慰道，每隔一天，我就会在做瑜珈，所以不宜苛刻自己。对，我就是秉持着一贯的作风，不管是好是坏。唉。像一般人一样，我想寻求突破，可又不想费太大的精力与时间得到。这是非常矛盾的。是吗？无言以对。

昨天举办CCA Bazaar，结果我心甘情愿的加入两个课外活动。对，此无虚言，我的确是心甘情愿的。只是，我感到些许的负担。它们是Interaction Club 及Channel News Nan Yang 简称CNNY。

后者是与广播有关的事。因为我的抱负与理想就是投身于媒体事业，我想借此机会试试看，了解自己是否争得喜欢这反面的事物。

至于前者嘛，它并不是大家所想的那样，纯粹积聚在一块儿聊天。它是安排时间，常做义工的活动。听起来可不赖吧！在办好CCA内所该尽的责任时，也能完成CIP。对，它好是好，可问题出至于我。倘若我参加这两者，我总共有3个课外活动了啦！这是因为语特的关系，我必须毫无异议地加入博文学会。讲得简单一些，我们并没有选择权。再见！
附言：因为照片有限，近期内我只能提供新年照，你们就忍忍吧！

2008-02-27T23:18:00.004+08:00

Hello!There are 1 good news and 1 bad news recently.Shan't tell you the good news until everything ,please take note that I do mean every single thing,is confirmed.Here's the bad news.My $28-32 registration fee has gone down the drain because I've failed JLPT2 remarkably .

The passing grade is 240/400.Guess what grades I've gotten?Below 200.Don't want to reveal the actual results.I do have some remaining strands of pride.That's how bad I'm at.Failed 2 out of 3 sections,I have only passed the vocabulary section barely.Disgrace to myself and others.I've no choice but to show the results slip to mother as after all,she's the one who opened the letter-box late at night.Unfortunately,may I say so?

My teacher has previously informed us that rarely anyone passes JLPT2 after 4 years unless they are really smart or just being plain lucky,filling in all the right answers coincidentally.[Note:last comment was added by me,not my teacher]Guess I wasn't on the lucky stride then.Too bad.

The good news can wait till next week.As they say,good things never last,only bad things do.We'll see.Bye.

P.S The photo's taken at the Flower Exhibition at Sentosa.

2008-02-24T17:58:00.006+08:00

I'm not taking Japanese at H2 level anymore and hence I didn't took the placement test that was supposed to took place last Wednesday or Thursday.I've struggled for a while before making that decision.Of course,it's very difficult to tell them ,especially my teacher who've taught me for two years-Sec 3 and 4,that I don't want to turn up for the test that was a second chance betrothed to me.It was only natural that I felt shameful of myself.This was what I meant in the previous posting.

Anyway,I'm quite grateful to Ono sensei.Not only did she let me off,she also tell me to pursue my interest.Actually,I don't really regret my decision although many would expect me to do so.Sure it is a sore point to miss out all those movie screening and a free supply of manga from the library.Otherwise,there's nothing much to dwell on.

However,it's awkward that my new-found friend's currently learning Japanese in some centre in the vicinity of Kovan MRT while I'm not doing so anymore.Besides this,when I went back to Zhonghua last Friday[as a result of wrong instructions given by Choir president regarding money from reselling of Choir costume]I'm a bit embarrassed to tell my junior,whom thought I'm still studying 3rd language, that I'm not studying Japanese anymore .

All in all,I've to lose some in order to win some.Sometimes, one can't have the best of both worlds.Here's something a friend had told me.相濡以沫，无若相忘于江湖。也就是说，得到不一定是最好的。

2008-02-21T15:33:00.002+08:00

Everything is over and done with,at least that's what I presumed.I'm talking about the JAE.However,I still couldn't borrow the VCDs or books in the library.According to the librarian,we still need to wait.No choice for us.I want to borrow [Letters from Iwo Jima] and an anime by 宫崎骏.[I've forgotten the exact title.]Hopefully,the day will arrive soon.Bye

2008-02-19T13:24:00.002+08:00

我真的没有脸见任何人了。请不要问我原因。可能再过一段时间再向你们提起吧。

2008-02-18T15:29:00.002+08:00

因为太久没有用华语来打字，因此想在此多用。几天前收到日文部门的回应。他们说第二次测验已过-11/2 及14/2。当天是15/2。一读到那里，我的心情就非常差。原本打算在博客上大写特写的我已兴意阑珊，提不起任何精力了。我不甘心就这样白白错过这个机会，可我又没什么法子。
当时心里出现两个念头。1：苦苦哀求他们，给我一个机会。2：不加理会，继续过我的人生。猜猜看，我选择哪者？当然是1啦。
可星期六当晚，一与弟弟提起时，他就在我耳旁碎碎念令我很烦躁。结果，我在他的“怂恿”下就厚着脸皮，哀求他们再给我机会。若小弟不在，我恐怕就这么错过这次机会，独自在一旁自怨自艾了。要提起勇气，撕下脸皮这么做真的有点难。可为了我的前途及未来着想，我不得不这么做。希望会有好的结果。在此透露一点私心：倘若我有第二次机会，可否将考试日期延后数日，让我有机会预习。一切未成定数，祝我好运。谢谢。

2008-02-15T10:32:00.003+08:00

This is the first time that I'm writing my blog entry in the school library.Unfortunately,the space button is faulty.Unless one press exactly in the middle,there won't be any effect seen.P.S anechan,I can't view your entries online and the blog is plain,dearth of any designs at all.What's the problem?Is the school's computer faulty or is there some problem with your blog?
Anyway,think I should venture into other topics.A belated Happy Valentine's Day to you!I'm afraid to say this,but this day means nothing-absolutely nothing to me.Many others have treated it as Friendship Day so I just go along with the flow.In fact,we've some activites during this Friendship Week.There's a race in which teams of 8 members went around the school to look for clues to crack the code.I didn't take part as I will miss my lessons.Anyway,I don't fancy emulating the protagonist in Da Vinci Code.No.I don't fancy it.
Besides this,there is also a compulsory game which everyone needs to participate.It's called Angel and Mortal.The rules are simple.Remember during sec sch when we've to write to people who don't know our identities?It's the same thing,except this time there are more fanciful names-the writer as angel while the recipient[kept in the dark]is mortal.We also play both roles-angel and mortal at the same time.It lasted for 5 days and at the last day,the secret is revealed.The student council have set up many recycled paper boxes on one area of the school.We used this method to convey our messages to others.
I think that yesterday is the most enjoyable day of this week.Because of the special day,many have prepared sweets,cards and other things.This led me to made this declaration-I'm proud to say that I'm the happy cum satisfied recipient of many sweets,chocolates and a few notes and messages.On a guilter note,I didn't prepared anything for anyone at all.
As a matter of fact,I don't want to do so in the first place.It's just a wastage of money.I only want to receive and not to give back as I'm a egocentrical person.Even if I want to do so,I'll only give them to my few close friends.[hopefully the friendship is established by the end of this year] Secondly,I won't give them on those special days.I'll do so during other insignificant days.[as known by 2 persons who better regularly read my blog enteries] I'll call it a day.Bye.Shall inform you more about my angel and mortal the next time.

2008-02-10T21:31:00.000+08:00

So it's Chinese New Year again.The same old thing.Went to Sentosa this year.It's the first time we did this and guess what-we'ved skipped River AngBao this year.The flower exhibition is kinda similiar to those in China.You know during those times in China where we're there for immersion programme?Yeah.The hua-hui in Shengyang.
It's just a pity that we didn't managed to explore the entire ground.The queue back home,getting the tickets and the ride on the MRTs sure took a very long time.Especially the queue back home.It's kind of a nightmare.Least that's what haha[mother] reckoned.Quelled her interest into going back next year.Too bad.Anyway,'least getting jostled by many and feeling all their sweat is better than the situation in China,for instance GuangZhou train station,right?The situation is really cery bad a few days ago.Some even got trampled.Don't wanna conjour the pic.

2008-02-08T12:57:00.000+08:00

Here's the movie review for Persepolis.I made my way to Shaw House with my friend Cynthia wherelse brother reached there straight from school alone.Yeah.I'm kinda surprised why he's alone-that he didn't brought his friend along.Turned out that there was a misunderstanding.He thought that only the two of us will be going.That only he himself had won that rwo tickets.It's just a waste of one ticket.But otherwise,things process smoothly.
Bought a pop-corn and two pepsis combo and shared it with my friend.Didn't finished it in the end but that wasn't the main point.The crux is that I've missed out most of the development in the plot in the beginning because I was too caught up with munching the popcorn than to be bothered about it.Didn't even know the protagonist's name till the end of the movie where credits rolled up.Yeah.That's how bad it is.
Realised that I've some misconceptions about the movie.It's about a girl who is born in Iran,not Iraq as I've previously stated.There was many different themes touched in the black and white anime.For instance,very few portions of the movie was in coloured pictures.This probably enforced the misery and doom during the war and the persecution of hard-core communists.
Other themes are implied somewhat explictly.Cultural differences-the protagoinst was unable to fit into the environment when she went to Vienna for studies.People's ignorance-Others looked down on her when she said that she's from Iran.Freedom of speech,courage et cetera-She spoke out bravely among teachers and schoolmates regarding why only girls need to cover their hair and entire body.Unfairness of life-She had many boyfriends and even married once.However,all of them were unsuccessful. During the end of the moive,after divorcing,she went to another European country.[can't recall name]
The entire movie was mostly pensive and poignant though many a time,the audience was in stitches after some hilarious moments.That should sums up the entire movie.

2008-02-04T18:01:00.000+08:00

Have won 2 tickets,4 in total if you count that of my brother's.Everything isn'tr confirmed yet.The movie is called Persepolis.Seriously doubt anyone have heard of it.It is a black and white animation about a girl's childhood in Israel or some other Middle-East country.
Anyway,my mother said that she wasn't going -have to work.Flimsy excuse.A more constructive one is that she won't understand what the entire movie is about as the dialouge is in English.Then again,though I feel that my brother has nothing on that day,who knows whether he'll be having a examination or some kind of other programme that day.And oh,by the way,it's tomorrow.Yeah.
You don't need to dig your ears.Can't and don't ever want to imagine the amount of ear wax.With such a short notice-less than 1 day, it's kinda difficult to check out the location etc.Nevertheless,I think that I should be able to make it.Don't really fancy doing a 'Evan Almighty' stunt again where 2 tickets are given to my former secondary school classmates,and none of my family watching.If you've forgotten,there are 4 tickets in total.Just nice for a family of 4 ,like ours'.Alas.Things went amoked.We were never meant to be.Snift Snift.

2008-02-02T15:00:00.000+08:00

Have to start studying for Japanese if I want to get into the H2 programme.Submitted the applicaton form online and received an email the very next day.It stated that I've borderline marks for my prelim and I'm unlikely to qualify for the H2 programme as it requires great competence in the language.Broke my heart.Literally.Deleted it in the heat of the moment before I calmed down the next day to move it back to inbox.Then did I see a line of words that I've missed the first time round-placement test for all applicants to determine whether they are suitable.The registation date for this is29/1 to 11/2.It's 2/2 today.Have to start preparation now.Revised all the sec sch syllabus from sec1 to 4 if I really intend to get into it.Bye.Wish me luck.I need plenty of it.

2008-01-28T23:22:00.000+08:00

Have just submitted a form to MOELC,regarding the second enrolment into one of the J2 classes.Actually,I think that there is only one class,but who knows?There may be more than one.Not really sure whether I want to take Japanese again.Will be futile if I didn't go abroad for further studies.The 2 sad facts are -I am not a Singaporean so scholarships aren't applicable to me,[even if I can manage to get them in the first place]and secondly,[which is worse]I do not have a rich family to support me to study overseas.So it all boils down to money.No money,no nothing.You can get nowhere.Despite of all these,I've submitted the form and my fate was sealed,or is it not?I'm not sure.Just want to continue studying.I do like it despite the numerous cries and whining about it.Hopefully,all my doubts will be clear by JAE.Please.I can only hope so.

2008-01-27T22:15:00.000+08:00

I've eaten a Munchy donut for the very first time today.It sure is expensive though,my $1.20 flew away just like that.Whoosh.Alhough it looks very appealing on the outer,what with all the cream and chocolate,by the time I get home,the cream was splattered all over the plastic box.It didn't seem so nice at that time.Anyway,I do like how it taste.Since it is public information that I've a sweet tooth,there was no surprise.It is very sweet.Yes.I do know all the lectures about eating things too sweet will cause diabetes and all that,but I DON'T CARE!Laalaaalaaa...

Next thing-I went to Hougang Mall with my brother.That's how I've the chance to buy the donut.Here's the highlight of the day.Phoned anechan and fantong but none was at home.This has been the case for the past few days.Do you know how infuriating it is to call and call but to receive the comment that they weren't in?!Wanted to give the birthday present to anechan but then--she wasn't at home!And what's more,she doesn't answer the phone so how am I supposed to pass the gift to her?!If this continues to drag on,it'll be 1 full month pass her birthday already!What's the use of it by that point of time?

Besides this,I borrowed books.15books in total-combination with that of brother's.Have a chance at winning 2 books by Nora Roberts.It is held from 1 to 31 Jan.Few entries -this means a higher chance for me to win 1 of the books.One is titled Angels falling the other Smoke or something akin to that.Guess everyone will choose the former.So do I,a few weeks ago.Didn't fall for the same trick though this time round.I chose the latter.It delights me to see few entries this time round and the fact that 2 readers chose Angels Falling.Must win.Will definitely do so.

2008-01-25T13:50:00.000+08:00

I'm not that satisfied with my results although it is okay.It's just that I 've felt that I can achieve better results than that.All of you have attained better results than me!I'm kind of envious of all of you.Guess I've expected too much.In the end,I'm brought back to reality.
Anyway,that is not so important anymore.All of us have to proceed,yet again,in life.I don't really harbour any hope of us meeting up in the future.Rare chance of it.If there is even any minute chances of us doing so.
To talk about it,I'm kind of envious of anechan.Her family members were so exhilarated when they heard the good news.As for my parents,there ware no such open display of affection like saying I'm proud of you etc.In fact,my mother said that she was disappointed in me.I kind of expected that comment from her.But then,this doesn't mean that I shouldn't be upset by it.And you know what,she keeps telling others[friends]that same line over and over again.This just stings me.
I'm already kind of disappointed too so she shouldn't keep harping on it.As for my father,he remained solemn as usual.It is to such a extent that I suspect he have no inkling what is going on.I seriously doubt he knows that what with all the secret coding circulating around the house.Yes.We are using sign language mixed with others to converse on this matter to prevent nosey-parkers on the 13th floor above us to know that.Hence,it is definitely a amusing sight to behold.
It's okay.I've got rather good results,like the rest.Here's a leaf taken out of my brother's book.Failures are not indicators of my ability.They are simply the vital experience I need in order to learn and succeed.Here's another.I will accept everything calmly.Bye,till later.

2008-01-24T11:29:00.000+08:00

Finally,the day has come.Not sure what I'm feeling at the present.I'm a bit apprehensive of the upcoming stuff.Hopefully,I won't get any jitters today.Bye

2008-01-21T22:59:00.000+08:00

Well,at long last,I'm here again.This time round,I'm gonna talk about the news.Don't groan inwardly.It's definitely of interest to all of you 'cause it's regarding the O Levels.I've read in the news that we are supposed to be in school by 2 pm to receive the results this Thursday.
Yes.I'm quite sure that I've made no mistake about it.None at all.Sigh.Yet again.The life-changing results.Urgh.Can't fathom what will happen next.Don't want to think about it too.
I do beg your pardon but can I ask a question?How come no one writes anything on the tagboard even though I've posed so many questions?It's kind of annoying to me.
Please call me if you all decide to meet up earlier in school,or else I'll pester you for a long,long time.No,you won;t like that at all.This is what I can promised you.Bye,till then-3 days later.

2008-01-12T23:10:00.000+08:00

There are some big,colossal,gargantuan problem with the computer.Really,I'm not kidding you.For some unfathomable reason,the computer has to choose this day to "crash".[open inverted commas are used as it isn't exactly that.sometimes,the web page said that I'm offline so I've to refresh the page umpteen times etc.It's really irritating.-_-]

Here's my promise to you.The orientation.Not gonna repeat all the boring stuff I've uttered in my diary.No,absolutely not.Here it goes.The highlights of each day.[P.S. There was none for day1,unless you count learning mass dance and playing games in school.]

As for day 2,we went to Sentosa.Apparently,according to some unknown resources,this Sentosa outing was conducted every year during orientation.I shall skipped the games part and tell you the dreadful ending.We were transported to Sentosa by bus but we had to go home on our own.It's really great.Really.

It's pure luck that I've suggested to my new-found friends that we took a tram to the destination instead of walking.Do you know the reason why I say so?It's because one have to walk for a long,long,long way back.At least20-30 minutes.Pitied many people who chose to walk.

We had came across too many people.100+,or so I think.Uncertain of the exact figure.

Anyway,we were surely one of the earliest batch to go home.We got onto the first bus out to Harbourfront.Mixed feelings was exactly what I possessed when I watched the queue didn't waned,but instead proliferated.Triumph,delight at boarding the first bus crashed terribly with the feelings of some weird empathy I had for the rest stranded in the perennial queue.

It took me by some surprise when I received the news that 彩妆,my new-found friend,transfer to Yishun J.C on the following day.She had mentioned it during the returning trip back from Sentosa.Of course,I didn't took her words for jest.It's just that I had assumed that she'll only left after orientation.Hence,I found myself in a sticky position-bereft of a partner for mass dance and the need to find a hasty replacement.I did did it,found a partner,I mean.

Anyway,here's the list of Zhonghuarians who go to N.Y.[may not recall a few]Just to name a few-Melaine,Si Ting,Jasclyn,Justin,Min Ling,Park Meng,Sherry,Wei Sheng,Calvin[whoever he is,I didn't know him,didn't recognise him when I heard his English name.Perhaps you,anechan knows.Guess he's in CLDDS as our senior[sorry,I've forgotten her name.P.S. She's also from CLDDS] told me she buttonholed them to join Channel News Nanyang,so I reckoned he's afflicted with our CCA as well.By the way,I've also signed up for this CCA.

You an guess what this whole issue is about from its none too elusive name,right?It's something to do with videoing,editing school-related videos/short clips, writing compositions etc.It's pretty decent but I wanna join something that is more distinguished and interesting-like a CCA in N.Y that have cosplay,watch anime,manga etc.A bit receptive about the cosplay part,though.I didn't want to waste cold hard cash buying custom-made costume.By the way,Siang Ling and Li Teng,how's your cosplay coming along?When and where will it be held?Kinda curious to know that.Please tell me.

I've digressed.Back on track.The mass dance was not the highlight of the day.No,it isn't.It should be the performance put up by various candidates from different O.Gs[Don't ask me what it stands for.Have no inkling.It is similar to groups] and Disco Night.

First I shall tell you more about the competitions.There was something called Eye candy competition besides the dance competition.It was the search for the most handsome and prettiest guy and girl respectively.As for the Dancing King and Queen,both of them danced really well.You have to personally witnessed their superb performance and you'll be amazed,like me,at their ability to twist and shimmer in every way possible.

Disco Night was really the best I've ever experienced.Anechan and fantong,you'll definitely regret it that you didn't came to N.Y!All the lights in the hall were off and there were many English pop-songs being played.All of us just swayed or did something else according to the rhythm.For instance,we put our shoulders over one another and went around in circles.Yeah.I know all these seems boring to you .

Wait till you are of age to go to discos and other places.Then you'll know exactly what I mean.Adrenaline pounded through me as I shake according to the beat.After 7-8 songs,all this came to an end.Lights were on and then we truly began the mass dance.All of us were drenched in sweat after lights were turned on.You'll be surprise at the amount of sweat.

Come to think of it,I'll like to venture into Zouk or some other places like it.I've simply fallen in love,maybe not that dramatic,or rather,I've come to have a penchant to dance.Never did I realise how much fun it was to dance.It came as a bolt of pleasantly warm surprise to me.

Of course,I do realise that listening to loud pounding music played in Discos in the long run will damage your ear drums,but I won't be that extreme as to do so frequently.Anyway,it's too early to say-I'm still not of age to step into a Disco,right?Li Teng,please recover quickly and inform me when you do so!!Can't wait till then!!That's all for orientation.

Will tell you more about the subject combinations next.I've chosen Lep[same as you,Siang Ling,have heard this from Jasclyn]so I'm compelled to take H2CLL and China Studies.All of us were given no choice but to choose 4 H2 subjects.The other subjects I've taken are Maths and History.what subject combinations did you'all choose?Tell me.Here's some piece of info.If one is in Lep programme,he or she is compelled to join Literary Liaison-博文学会.It' supposed to be a CCA which is set up to aid those in Lep.I've to join.Bye.

P.S.If you care to know,I've completed the written assignments so I've some spare time to write here.Have to do a lot of reading though.Sigh.We were given 2 free copies of Chinese books[collection of works of students] to read.I've to read 8 pages of English passages in preparation as well.Besides that,the 6+ books I've borrowed from the library during the first few days of school are due on 20th and 27th Jan respectively.Wonder how I'm gonna finished that pile.

2008-01-10T23:58:00.000+08:00

I hate the printer.It always caused me trouble.Without a glitch,it will always have a few tricks up its sleeves. Every one's printer will generally perform well but mine doesn't.For some reason or another,I just couldn't load the ink cartridge.The tiny part of the printer which carries the cartridges are supposed to move really slowly when it's on.
However,mine doesn't.[What the!!]
No,it doesn't zooms across.It is far worse than that.It just made a imperceptible move so one may think that his/her eyes are playing tricks on them.To put it in simple terms,it just move a little.How can I insert the ink cartridge at all!!!???It's an insurmountable task .
Later,with the help of a neighbour,we at last manage to make that thing come out of its dark yet cozy[to it only]hole.It is a miracle.No doubt about that.One have to keep pressing the button[the only other besides the on/off button]until the miracle really happens.In a twilight.Maybe 10 mins plus have passed doing the menial task.I'm not sure.'night.It's already 12.10am ,a new day-Friday. -_-

2008-01-09T22:55:00.000+08:00

I'm tired.Simply too tired to write anything.Hate both the computer and the lousy printer that always prove more of a hindrance than a help.Yuck!

2007-12-31T23:11:00.000+08:00

I've realised a few days ago,thanks to the prompting of my brother,a fact.I've kept a diary,in fact the total number should be around 7 plus,for at least 7 years.I reckoned that it started in primary4.I've read a book that everyone in primary 4 are compelled to buy and to read.If I've remembered correctly,the title is Dear Mr Henshaw.If it's of any interest to you,I am still in possession of the book.[Rueful smile]

According to my brother,I read the book and got caught up in the story plot.That us why I imitated the protagonist and kept a diary,with the following words,Beware keep out-this means you,on the cover page.These words are found in the cover page of the protagonist's diary too.[I smiled blithely as I recollected my memories.]

This fad continues for quite a while.In fact,6 of my diaries are decorated with those words.

P.S.I've just checked my collection of diaries.There is a total no. of 16,including my first diary that I've chunked into the trash bin a few years ago.Amazing.I never did realised that.

对了，你晓得吗？我平生第一本日记的每一页只有寥寥几行子，真是少得可怜。在此得转离话题。小弟没有碰到课外书。对，你没听错。在整个暑假，他丝毫没有碰到。真令人感到气愤。去年暑假我至少有做一点课外书，可是现在，他完完全全没有碰到!你说，这是不是令人感到气煞？！至少我是这么认为的。因为这代表白花花的钞票白白被浪费。一想到这一点，我就气得说不出话来。

再说别的话题吧。刚刚在电视节目上看到倒数活动。并不晓得在哪里，也许是在滨海湾一带吧。今年有点无聊。往年，例如去年，我们都有到牛车水一带。可今年，我们却呆在家里。从另一个角度出发，我们不难发现，这种过年方式其实也不赖嘛。安安静静地过年，收看贺年节目也是个不错的点子，对吧?

2008 年会是怎么样的呢？我不晓得，但我希望一切会顺顺利利。当然这也许不会实现，这是谁也说不准的事。并没有为新的一年定下目标，因为我有自知之明。我可不希望到了2008的尾头时失望，沮丧。我说的话或许真的有点恐怖吧。其实这只是夸大其词罢了，不必在乎。真正的原因应该是我往年就没这个习惯吧，你呢？请留言，不要一直让我演独角戏！明年见！

2007-12-29T16:45:00.000+08:00

Next Wednesday,it'll be back-to-school day.Kinda hate that.Back to reality fact.No point in dwelling in the past.We must look forward to the future.Sigh.

I realised that I've watched many Korean dramas during this holiday,well,one can say that it is practically every new Korean dramas aired on Channel u.For instance,the show which ended yesterday,魔女宥熙 a.k.a. Witch Yoo Hee,回来吧，顺爱！and黄真伊.

Can't say that I loathe watching Korean dramas,it's just that I'm tired of watching them already.这可能是物极必反吧，是吗？

2007-12-27T16:07:00.000+08:00

I hate my brother.He was using the computer.Again.Even though I had drafted a schedule about the usage of the computer,he chose to ignore that and used it daily.What should I do?He claimed that it was of utmost importance that he used the computer to play chess,yes,chess indeed.I just can't but be enraged whenever I heard my mother's incessant complaints about the arriving electricity bill.
Is it my fault that he used the computer on a daily basis?Who was the one who forked out the money to buy him the music that cost a bomb?[$100 plus]She did it willingly,I will stress the point,willingly.That is why she shouldn't complain about anything at all.
I really hate the fact that the music that was constantly playing,even when I was watching the TV dramas.Yes.Can you imagine the din it has made?I was totally annoyed at the frequent request to lower the volume of the TV just because he can't hear the music.Why should I do that ?There is no reason for me to do so!None at all!I can't even listen to my other CDs that I've bought some years ago!I hate it.Everything.
As a result from the music and other materials included,my father bought him a IC recorder.It is a device that can record down voices and music,except that it is stated that it isn't suitable to do the latter and guess what it cost $80-$90.Anyway,it is the cheapest in the shop,Harvey Norman.
Next at his request,we bought a earphone to be used whenever we used the computer.It is supposed to be useful to both of us as one can use the computer to listen to the music while the other can use the stereo to listen to other music. It is behind the neck kind so it is quite cheap,$36 plus.The bad news is that it is quite uncomfortable.I just can't stand the manner the earphone kept touching my face!There is already some pimples there and I certainly do not want them to be further inflamed!
Can't a person ask for peace at home at the very least?!Is it so difficult to attain this basic fundamental things?I just can't understand why this have to happen to me!
Guess what,the next thing on the hit-list is a MP3 .Yeah.You haven't heard wrongly.A MP3.Haha,it is really funny,don't you think so?!At least this prospect really appeals to me.
本当、間違えない。
我不了解为何妈妈一直纵容小弟买这么多东西的。每当我投诉妈妈偏心时，她一直马耳吹东风，当作听不见。我真的非常生气。为何当我说我要买除疤的药膏时，她就一直投反对票，说什么等到明天见过医生后再下决定。不打紧，我一定会征求医生的意见再浩浩荡荡，明正言顺地这么做。
今天，小弟又声言他要买MP3了。我真的非常希望看到妈妈辛辛苦苦工作所赚来的血汗钱被小弟花完，到时我就能在一旁揶揄道：慈母多败儿！希望哪天能尽快到来！我等你！

2007-12-25T16:14:00.000+08:00

It's Christmas today.Boring.At least that's what I reckoned.There's nothing much to do.That is also the reason why I used the computer.Next Wednesday,all of us will be going back to school again.Sigh.We have no choice but to accept our fate meekly,or with a bout of bitterness.The latter is what I did yearly,with no fail.None at all.

Most of us aren't going to have a white Christmas,unless you are one of the few lucky ones living in Northern Europe or Northern America.Some day,I will definitely not only get to watch snowflakes falling from the sky,I will also build snowmen,completed with a carrot for its nose,twits for its hands,a hat and scarf.What do you think ?This is the perfect picture I can conjured right now.

As I have mentioned before, many feel that the true essence of Christmas is lost.From what I've read,it is supposed to be a time for one to reflect and to remember the sacrifice Jesus had made for us,or something else along those lines.However nowadays people,for instance,non-Christans,join in the fun and celebrate Christmas as well.This is sad but true.I aren't noble enough to say that I hadn't taken part in the merry-jollying.It is already a fact so maybe during all those fun moments,we should spare a few minutes to ponder upon the true meaning of Christmas.What do you think?

2007-12-24T18:45:00.000+08:00

Somebody called me yesterday.A stranger.To be more exact,it is my future-to-be senior in Nanyang J.C. She informed me what to wear and what to bring on the first day of school.That is about it.Haven't completed much work during these holidays.I've wasted much precious time.Sigh.

2007-12-22T12:00:00.000+08:00

Every Christmas is the same--it is boring,as dry as dust.As I'm not a Christan,I don't really celebrate Christmas.However,I do feel a bit left out during this occasion.Nevertheless,I still join in the fun.Guess that's what everyone,even the non-Christan,non-Catholic,did.I did came across some comments or articles recently and in the past as well nail-pinning the fact that the actual meaning is lost.Maybe it's true but then most of us choose to ignore the fact and continue to buy presents etc,don't we?It is a routine procedure for me to mail Christmas cards to others, what about you?

2007-12-20T17:50:00.000+08:00

回家了，我指的是妈妈与小弟。这下你应该晓得我再说什么了吧。有点不开心。我独自在家时得完成的家事多得不胜枚举。至少我是这么认为的。请听我以下的论言再作判断把。

譬如，在第一天，我得把晾在厨房，装得满满衣服的竹竿抬到客厅。我最不喜欢那种必须将头抬得高高的感觉，尤其是今年头几月体育老师告诉我们常将头仰后的种种“惨绝人寰，不堪入目”的后果之后，我对这类型的“颈项运动”望而却步。

第二天，我必须将所有的衣服扔到椅子上，把竹竿收完后再折全家的衣服。也许你认为这是易如反掌的一间小差事，但对我这个平时十指不粘阳春水的人而言，这可是会要了我这条小命的呀！

更糟糕的事还在后头。我因为受不了地上脏兮兮，粘乎乎而不得不硬着头皮，把心一横，将我可怜的电脑弃而不顾，转而拿起扫把，展开“水桶与宇宙灰尘大作战第XXX回合”。现在想起被我遗弃的电脑可怜兮兮的样貌，我的心还在滴血呢！

还不止这样，在接完父亲电话，得知我得自个儿买晚餐后，我匆匆忙忙地扫完房间，再抹地板。在此，我有点心虚得向你们透露，我的晚餐只是以快熟面草草了事。是，我得得确确是偷懒，不肯下楼打包回家，可是我是因为做完家事后有点累才这样的。平时我可不是这样的哦。

第三天是最空闲自在的一天，因为我什么家事都不用做！至于第四天，也就是今天[星期四]，我得扫地且抹地板。唉，我可不是因为爱作家时才这么做的。我是因为怕妈妈回家后，看到家里被我搞得天翻地覆而破口大骂才出此下策的啦。就在我抹完地后，他们就到家了。好了，我就在此停笔，下次再见了喽。

2007-12-19T16:32:00.000+08:00

I've just gone to Popular bookstore at Compass Point to buy assessment books.Sigh.I hate to buy assessment books. I've no choice but to accept my fate.That is it.In the end,I saved$6 plus using the 20% year end discount voucher.
我的战利品就是GP及H2数学课外书，活页纸等等。我有点心不甘情不愿地去大众书局。也许是因为近几日，我一直窝在家里对着电脑，所以变得有点封闭[？]我发现我真的有太多太多是还没有完成了。问题在于我不肯去做。这是所谓物理上的“惯性”吧。哈哈。
昨天在网路上寻找进入大学大众传播系的基本条件，结果惊奇地发现它竟然是没有任何限制的。这正合我意。嘻嘻。时间很快就过去，一转眼我们也都从中华毕业了，各自展开人生的新旅途。目前为止，我还没有完全脱离过去，且并没有任何踏实的感觉。因此我不晓得明年进入新学校的我会是以怎么样的心情看待这一切的。
茫然。一片茫然。唉，得从新开始认识新朋友，熟悉学校的一切，再次投入磕磕碰碰的学习到路上是每个人必须面对的。辛苦，忙碌等等自然不在话下。不敢想象初级学院得学的科目会是怎么样的。我觉得答案大家心中都有数吧。虽然我希望大家还能保持联络，但这应该是遥不可及的梦。[？]

2007-12-18T17:22:00.000+08:00

I think that it is basically very boring to do nothing everyday but to use the computer to watch videos everyday.bye

2007-12-17T15:31:00.000+08:00

Hello.My mother and brother had just left--they are going to Malaysia for a 2 days visit.I'm still stuck in Singapore during December holidays.Not that I'm complaining,it's just that one can't help but feel lonely[?] alone at home.[P.S My father is working]

Anyway,for most of the parts,I just feel exalted at finally having the home-with all the facilities like CD player,the computer etc all alone for my own and sole usage.You may be wondering why I mentioned CD player,but yes,your suspicion is confirmed.I had to air the dirty laundry in the air.[sorry,brother]It is a fact that my brother kept hogging the CD player.No number of lies can conceal the truth.

I really do like to listen to CDs that I have bought a few years back as I reckoned it'll be a pretty much waste of money if I have left them to rot in the cupboard.But guess what,my brother said that he won't agree to the terms I have set-splitting the time equally.The audacity of him to do so!

实在是太久没有用华语，所以现在难免有些生疏。还是从现在开始以华语写博客吧。对了，我刚才提到CD的事情。这实在令我感到很生气。我一定要乘小弟不在家时，大玩特玩一番。哈哈，我才不理会他人的想法呢！同时，在此我得感谢饭桶，替我寻找关于LEP 的事。再见。

慧萍

2007-12-15T16:02:00.000+08:00

Have to start practising Japanese if I really want to take it as a subject in J.C.
とにかく、私の人生は本当二うまらないです。間違えない。どうすればいいですか。よく自分にこの質問をします。たくさんの事はまだ始まりません．例えば、アセスメンボクは買わないとか、髪を切らないとか、多くの事をしませんね。すぐ死んでいますね。本当。じや。ではまた。
p.s 日本語に書くのは難しいです。
I don't care whether you understand it or not.As long as I do,it's fine.It's not only until now that you know how selfish I'm.Ha ha.

2007-12-15T15:35:00.000+08:00

I have just finished reading Straits Times for anyone who like to know that.Anyway,here's some news of the week.Please bear with me.Do not,I repeat,do not,skip over the following words to the last line!Here are some juicy news[according to my own standard]
Do you know that 37%of the blogs are written in Japanese while 36%are in English leaving only8%in Mandarin and the rest in other languages?!It's an amazing fact considering the fact that English-speakers outnumbered Japanese-speakers 5:1.I'm not kidding you.
The report continues to blabber on to say that usually the ones who blog in English are most likely to blog for fame ,suggesting one exaggerates stuff,while the ones that blog in Japanese usually doesn't seeks fame.They prefer to be low-key.
Anyway,I have also read an article by a former sub-editor of Straits Times who is now currently studying Japanese in Kyoto.It interest me that she/he[not sure] takes JLPT1 immediately,without considering2 3 and 4.It is to help her to save money.She must have been really smart to be able to perform such a feat!Really!
For your information,JLPT is Japanese Language Proficiency Test which measures non-natives'[of Japanese Language] proficiency in Japanese.Level 4 is the easiest while Level 1 is the toughest.
You should have heard my constant rants of failing JLPT2 by now.Elena definitely is the wiser person.There goes my $28 registration fees!Sometimes I hate myself for not being able to comprehend what one is conversing in Japanese.I have to have the aid of words before I really understand what they are talking about.It is a sad but true story for me.Sigh.

2007-12-14T15:35:00.000+08:00

I'm still alive,pretty much so.[no thanks to you]Anyway,a few days ago,I'm in a panic.That is,I'm worried that I 'm not selected to continue writing for Friday Weekly.This arise from my over usage of flourished words etc.Really.I'm not kidding you.

I'm drowning,figuratively,in a whirlpool of sorrow and self-deprecation.How pathetic is that?!Ha ha.After m[surely by this time you know what I'm talking about,right?!--no confirmation from anyone in the audience]and a couple of other things,I finally pluck up the courage to phone a person-in-charge to ask her if I 'm dropped off,indirectly of course,on the pretence of asking her the question of whether I have to start preparing to write stuff already.

The answer she gave me didn't made me drop my jaws.It wasn't that melodramatic though it isn't what I 'll expect--she's no longer in charged of that column anymore.Anyway,she goes on to

ask me what J.C I'm in.That is exactly a day before the release of the results,'course I have no answer.Hence with that ,my unfounded fear dissolved.Yes!!

2007-12-09T17:25:00.000+08:00

Guess what.The m[you can guess what it represent if you bother to listen to me,or else it will be plain trash to you] finally arrived a few days ago-to much pleasure and delight of my brother.I wasn't exactly thrilled though.It costs a bomb.Really.Anyway,to my annoyance,my brother kept listening to the m repeatedly. This resulted in me fearing that the equipment might need to be rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night-literally,of course.In black and white,it means overheating.

Sigh.I have heard my brother telling me that the benefit of the m is lesser for a right-brainer.I do get the subtle vibes[I'm not that dumb,you know!]my brother was hinting at.He'll gain more than I do.I'm not exactly pleased at that notion,though.Stoic?Maybe.I just didn't have that much faith and interest in it.

Anyway,as I am typing,my brother kept pestering me-to prevent me from divulging the top-secret.Guess fantong,matong and Siang Ling are the only few people to know what I'm uttering about,if they can remember.On a "sadder"note,at least it is to my brother,I have told many people about it.No point crying over spilt milk.Anyway,there's something to note on a brighter sign.Nobody [本当、間違えない] dares to buy it after hearing the price.Nobody,except for my brother,who was a maverick,if you view this from a brighter sight.Guess I really enjoy writing.Bye,till the next time.

2007-12-05T15:03:00.000+08:00

I'm feeling quite bored.There's nothing much to do.I didn't manage to secure a job.So much for the agency.Huh!It doesn't helps me at all.What's the usage or rather effectiveness of an agency?Who can answer me?
Anyway,I'll digress.A few days ago,I have decided to pick up yoga again.After 6 months.And boy is it difficult and strenuous.It almost killed me.[figuratively]Guess that I'll have to keep practicing it if I want to be fit and healthy.The most important thing is,I don't want the gargantuan amount of money,about $200+ [3 sessions-3x10 lessons of beginning classes and 1 session 1x10 intermediate lessons ]to be wasted!No way!Hence ,I have decided to do yoga everyday.
Really.I am not bluffing you.Anyway,it's only during the holidays.Once it's school time,I'll switch back to weekly mode.Anyway,I'm a bit envious of anechan.She can go to Hong Kong and play while I can only go to Malaysia!!It's unfair!!That's why I want to make big bucks in the near future,hopefully before 25-26 years old!!!Welcome to my world-- full of wild,unfulfilled dreams!!!

2007-12-03T15:10:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, I took my JLPT2. It's really tough, tougher than I can imagine.Seriously doubt that I will pass it. The first section is the easiest while the listening comprehension took my life. I simply don't understand what it is talking about. My chances of redeeming myself were dashed when I saw the questions in the last section.
Not only was the passages full of difficult words, the questions were also lethal.I had barely five minutes left to check through all the questions. To my dismay, I found many questions marked with a cross(marked by me, to show that i don't know how to do).
I was left with no choice but to make a wild but intelligent guess. Anyway, I was looking forward to the buffet, but it never materialise..
I should have stayed back last year, though there may be many curious bystanders,to eat.
Elena is definitely smarter than me. She has decided to take it next year, after completing JC1 syllabus.
HAHAHAHAHAHA...........Goodbye.....There goes my twenty eight dollars registration fees.....残念。

2007-12-03T15:04:00.000+08:00

测性格
Q：你什么时候洗澡？
1）饭后
2）饭前
3）看完电视后
4）上床睡觉前
5）早上起床后
6）与家人沟通好，照顺序冲凉

Tell me your answer in advance, then will I tell you the results,or else......happy waiting!

2007-12-03T13:28:00.000+08:00

Siang Ling's Ans
P.S FanTong,please tell Siang Ling or ask her to view the results online
伤心
测：跟你很熟的人心中的你
1）你对很多事要求都很高，不过有时候太固执。
生气
测：你希望你的情人是怎么样的人
2）不易发脾气，晓得容忍你，外钢内柔的性格
感动
测：更你不熟的人心中的你
3）傻傻的人，怪怪的，想做怎么就做怎么，不过你很可爱
担心，紧张
测：最真实的你
4）直接，很多时候因为这样而与人不合。希望有更多人能了解你。尤其是你喜欢的人。
痛
测：你希望别人认为你是怎样的人
5）自己晓得你要做什么，很清楚自己目标的人

2007-11-28T15:21:00.000+08:00

Wen Xuan's ans
1）生气
测：你的理想情人
跟你很合拍，你想的事与他一样，不用问就知道他在想什么
2）感动
测：与你不熟的人心中的你
很关心身边的人，已发现身边的人不开心，不过，你易讲错事或话题
3）伤心
测：与你很熟的人心中的你
心思很细密的人，伤心时不会表现出来，可大家都知道
4）痛
测：你希望别人认为你是怎么样的人
聪明却不骄傲
5）担心紧张
测：最真实的你是。。。
不太清楚你想要什么，不过你很幸运地走过大半生。你对许多事没什么要求，最重要是能开开心心度过每一天

2007-11-25T18:18:00.000+08:00

Here's another boring day.When I switched on the computer,I was met with criticism from my brother.However,as usual,he demanded usage of the computer after a while.I hate that fact.I have started studying in preparation for JLPT2 this upcoming Sunday.Hope I will manage to pass it.It has been deemed as tough by my teacher.Bye.

2007-11-24T18:28:00.000+08:00

Unless you are Grace,please ignore the rest of my words as you probably haven't completed the test I had set.

感动
测：跟你不熟的人心中的你
1）你常把自己藏起来，很有神秘感，不易接近

伤心
测：跟你很熟的人心中的你
2) 可以跟你讲道理，黑白之间，分辨得很清楚

担心紧张
测：最真实的你
3）觉得朋友比生命更重要，很珍惜身边朋友，敢爱敢恨，不过，不喜欢的人，就是不会管

生气
测：你希望你的情人会是怎么样的人
4）细心的人，你需要什么，他都能准备

痛
测：你希望别人认为你是怎么样的人
5）自己知道你在做什么，很清楚你想要什么。

2007-11-22T23:22:00.000+08:00

Here's another test.But before that ,I want to tell you that I went swimming with my brother today.Although I had completed 20 laps as usual,I didn't reap the ultimate benefit.This is because brother had distracted me-I had no choice but to chat with him.If not ,I could have swim 20 laps non-stop!On the other hand,it's 30 laps for brother.Back to the test.
测：许多事物 [ha ha]
Q:请将以下从一至五，排列出会令你哭泣的事
一代表最会令你哭泣，五则相反
感动
生气
伤心
痛
担心紧张
Please tell me your options,then I'll post online.Till then
H.P

2007-11-21T14:17:00.001+08:00

There's nothing interesting in my life.Just submitted my PAE form online.I was "buttonholed" by my brother constantly regarding my first choice.He wanted me to write Temasek J.C but the fact remains that I can't face up to the intense competition and stress if I really do so.Sigh.I do admit that I am a coward.Really.間違えない。残念だ。

2007-11-16T16:53:00.000+08:00

Well,I think that life is pretty boring.Don't you think so?At least that's what I feel.Here's a test.
give me your choice,then I'll post it.(I'm lazy to type everything out)
测：你会支配时间吗？
若你有一个选择，你会要哪一种手表？

a)闹钟型的手表
b)手表显现出世界各地不同城市的时间
c)怀表[small,portable,can be stuff into pocket,held,rather than worn]
d)表面上没有数字的手表
e)设计师手表
f)不戴手表

2007-11-12T21:11:00.000+08:00

Well,here's what I have promised.An excerpt from my diary.Hope you like it.

Okay,here goes..

2 important news today

1)ｵﾚｳﾞｧ O-LEVELS がとうとう終わりました。

2)父は外国から帰りました。

まず、オレヴァが済んでも、うれしいな気持ちを持ちません。

I wasn't exactly exhilarated.Just feeling normal.Maybe it's because of the fact that I have to prepare for JLPT 2 ,which clashes with that of 弟's JLPT Level 3.At the same day-2 Dec.Same time.2.30-5.45pm. The crux is the location.Japanese School.しかし、one is Primary,one is Secondary.--different locations--父と母will have to take us to respective places!!

No rest time!Study Study Study!!どうして？なぜ？

2nd issue-Father has returned home.Not exactly thrilled.Just feeling neutral.Know what I mean.Lack of conversation led to tepid,lukewarm relationship.父bought 5 soccer shirts for 弟

$100　本当に高いです。

p.s Have to stop writing here.Going to let 弟use the computer and I want to watch the TV Premier of [Heroes]I'll strongly encourage all of you to watch this show.Don't forget to watch [A/The Girl Who Leapt Through Time] online!

じゃ。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　フイピン

2007-11-07T13:13:00.000+08:00

I think that I prefer writing in my own private secret diary than on the blog.But that doesn't mean that I dislike to write online.It's just that I have to contemplate things and choose my words carefully before posting.This is both an enjoyable and a torturous time for me.It's enjoyable because I can have"grandeur of delusion".I can also daydream that my English is very good just because I always try to use flowery language in my posts.Ha ha.

On the other hand,it is a torture because my true emotions are lost.In the process of typing,I have chosen what to write and what to conceal.I have also polish up my language so it isn't my normal self.Hence it is untruthful and a bit "fake".

Anyway,I may consider transferring some but not all(after all,I deserves to have some privacy)of the content in my diary online.Let's call it a day.Bye

2007-11-06T20:43:00.000+08:00

I'm not in a good mood-not at all.I don't know why,but I cried.Now,I just feel really exhausted and bereft or void of any feelings .It is really baffling to me because I reckoned I should have done well or rather okay in my Lit Exams today.Secondly,there was nothing extremely vexing during the past few hours.Anyway,the conclusion is that I have cried-due to nothing.Ha ha.
Actually,it isn't that funny.Sorry.It may be another sign of my abnormality.Hope this isn't the start to a crying spell.No thanks,I prefer to have a tear-free face.I have just realise that I only have these abnormalities recently.This lead to me to wonder if I'm just going through some phrase in my life or whether I 'm having depression.
Maybe it isn't as serious as that of our HCL teacher but then it is something not to be treated lightly.Who knows?Anyway,I think that most people went through the same thing except for a few mavericks like anechan and my brother,whom are naturally happy-go-lucky.
Anyway,the reason why I'm paranoid is that I had read in the news that a man just realised that he had depression after he was married.His wife realised that he kept cooping up in the room to cry and that he tend to use violence like beating his wife.Although he had symptoms of depression like crying spells during adolescences,his family just regarded as 无病呻吟。His wife had left him as a result.However,it is really lucky that they reconciled in the end.Of course,he had started treatment after realising his illness.
This incident had led me to wonder whether I had a similar situation,maybe of a milder nature than that of his.Maybe I'm being paranoid in thinking that I have some symptoms of depression.For instance,I cried quite frequently,keep losing my temper on a daily basis,using violence like hitting my brother on a daily/two to three day basis and ext.
Hopefully,it is a minor matter but I'll shudder at the notion of possible misinterpretation that will lead to delay in treatment and otherwise.

2007-11-05T13:44:00.000+08:00

I'm quite tired--after dozing off on the bed and napping for half to an hour.Precious time was lost.The worst thing was I've side effect--I'm languid and couldn't think or comprehends things.This spells trouble deep trouble ahead for me.What should I do to keep awake??

2007-10-19T13:18:00.000+08:00

Well.It's the end of my Japanese O-Levels.I knew that I've flunked both my oral and listening comprehension.I'll probably grimaced every time I've recalled this--which is pretty often.It'll probably "shocked"you,but I've done some calculations and came up with the possible results I could be having.At most a B3,if I'm lucky enough(please,please ,let me be so!!)or at the worst c5.(?? Not sure about it.)
Well,I think that I'm wasting my time and life typing in here.Can't help it though.
それは本当にとても残念ですね。じゃ。

2007-09-28T17:21:00.000+08:00

Well,it's been a week and a day since I've last used the computer.This is a miracle-at least to me.Anyway,I'm going to tell you some news since both of you don't normally read the news-at least that's what you told me.Here it goes.[Huge gulp of breath]
I think that recently,Iran's president was invited to New York's Columbia University by the principal to give a speech.As expected,many gave him a cold shoulder and they also have caricatures,etc.He himself must have predicted the animosity but he still accepted the offer.
During his speech,he not only claimed that Iran has no homosexual,he also questioned the Holocaust.In the end,the principal who had issued the invitation card to Iran's president actually publicly said harsh and judgemental words about him like petty criminal and cruel dictator etc.
The "learning points" that I'm going to broached in the next line and all the above information on the visit are rephrased in my own words from The Straits Time.
Anyway,we can learn that Iran's president have been quite "ignorant" to say that there are no homosexuals in Iran.Secondly,he had touched on subjects like "clarification"of nuclear programme done in his homeland.Of course,this is a touchy issue,at least it is to some people.
Lastly,he had more to lose out on than to gain.For instance,although he managed to arouse the sympathy of his countrymen ,he was in a way worsening the already sticky situation Iran was in.What I mean to say is that his action has lead to the further isolation of Iran.This problem far outweigh the hero's treatment he's getting in Iran and the revitalisation to his landsliding support.Well,that's about it.The less than perfect summarizing of the visit of Iran's president to USA.Hope you really have an enjoyable time reading the information above

2007-09-20T23:10:00.000+08:00

I've finally realise that it's a tough job to change the blogskin.I don't want to do that too often.It really takes up too much of my time and energy.Anyway,my mother just scolded me for using the computer in the evening and at night.Guess I'm already addicted it.Sigh.

2007-09-20T22:14:00.001+08:00

helllooooooooo

2007-09-17T14:24:00.000+08:00

Anyway,Prelim's finally over!Since it's a long time when I've last went to MOELC,I want to practise my Japanese.In case it "rust".Here it goes.
プリムが終わったら、本当にいい気持ちが持ちます。しかし、いつも試験を考えています。例えば、今日の数学試験のは難しいものだと思いましす。たぶん、学校へ行った後、悪い点が多く取るだろう。つまり、落第することです。
いくら一生懸命に勉強すれば、いい点は取られません。不公平ですね。どうしてそんな事がありますか。じゃ、ではまたね。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　フイピン

2007-09-14T19:17:00.000+08:00

Well,something had happened yesterday.When I was walking into my block,I saw four boys from my Primary school-they are dressed in school uniform.Anyway,the important thing is three boys are bullying another boy.I think that I've caught something that sounded like they are threatening him to give them back an object.They've also said that they are on good terms with the triad's boss.What appalled me most is that they are about Primary 3 or 4-at least I've predicted this from their height.
The notion of standing out and help the boy did occur to me.It's just that I didn't have the courage to do so.I felt really ashamed of myself-that I was such a weakling and didn't do the right thing.I shouldn't even be afraid of then in the first place-they are just kids!
Anyway,a woman in her middle walked past too.She's walking her dog and behind her,a toddler was also present as well.Se witnessed the same episode as I did.Originally,I've expected her to extend a hand as she's an adult.However,she not only didn't do so,she also told her child to "escape"from the "crime scene"She's guilty as charged--same as me!
Anyway,I did did something.As soon as I get home,I told my mother what had happened and she did went down to have a look.Here's the hypothesis-they are just playing.But then,I still think that there's more to meet the eye.They seemed quite serious.Anyway ,I'm just glad that this isn't a full-fledged bullying that's happening just a stone's throw from my Primary School.Hopefully,I'll be able to heed my mother's advice when something similar to that happened again-just stand up for the right cause and do what's right,or else I'm one of the culprit leading to more victims suffering from bullying just because everyone want to avoid a hands down confrontation.

2007-09-13T16:37:00.000+08:00

Well,so it's over.Or it's about to be so.I mean Prelim.Anyway,the thing that I've posted in Japanese a few days ago,the one that came with a picture of a girl leaping through air,is a "review"by me after watching the movie [The Girl Who Leapt Through Time]online.It's really fantastic and I'll encourage anyone,espically Li Teng,to watch.You better keep your promise to do so,or else you'll know what'll happened to you.Yes.This is a threat!

2007-09-07T13:57:00.000+08:00

答案
3）轻音乐或单一乐器伴奏的独唱歌曲[跟我一样，明智的选择！]
你一受伤，不管外表看得到或看不到，都需要很长的一段时间来复原，而且每次都刚刚好，只有80%。你伤心时的第一个反应是懒得说。因此，当他人看到你一个人在那里闷闷的，望着远方时还挂着一行泪水时就请别怀疑，请关上门，给你一个独处的空间。
4）爵士乐jazz
你有点自虐的倾向。其实这并不是那么的严重，只是你易过于压抑自己的情绪，希望别人看不出你的不安。其实，，这是很难得。过度压抑情绪的后果反而是极端的反弹。当你的好朋友就应该帮你把不满的情绪发泄出来吧！

2007-09-06T10:15:00.000+08:00

2,3日前、「あなたの星はどうちらですか」という韓国ドラマが見てス済んだと思いました。しかし、確かは４挿話があります。それはちょっと残念ですね。とにかく、昨日母は「magic flute」という映画券ヲ取りました。今夜、弟といっしょうにヴィヴぉシデへ見に行きます。じゃ。

2007-09-04T13:44:00.000+08:00

心理测验：你的疗伤音乐是什么
到了夜深人静时，你会想听到什么音乐？
1)古典
2）大型音乐演奏曲目
3）轻音乐或单一乐器伴奏的独唱歌曲
4）爵士乐jazz
答案
1）你一提到不爽的事，脸色马上会沉下来，闷闷的，什么话都不要说，只会摆出一张似乎想揍人的脸。对付这种人的办法就是不要理他，他的情绪只有他自己能解决。等到他主动来找你的时候，这代表他的气已消了。

置于其他答案，请告诉我以后我再放上网。

2007-09-01T12:50:00.000+08:00

ゆべ、弟と一緒に「時間をかける少女」という映画を見た。この映画のは面白く感動するものだと考えています。しかし、見ている間に、ずいぶん複雑かったです。主人公は真琴マコトです。偶然に彼女は時間をかけられます下。もちろん、問題を経験しました。だから、みんなにこの映画を見るのは元気づけます。
たぶん、友人は私を書ける言葉がぜんぜんわからないでしょう。本当にとても残じゃね。

2007-08-31T14:23:00.000+08:00

Here's the answers as promised.

朱古力糖

你是属于烂漫感性的。烂漫的无可救药的你若缺乏爱情，人生仿佛没有意义。你一旦爱上一个人就会使出浑身解数，完全投入这段感情当中。浪漫游感性的你对于具有才华的对象最没有抗拒力。尤其是细心，敏锐，懂得调情的异性，在你眼中绝对是理想的情人。

麦芽糖

你是属于爱情玩家，天生的爱情高手，懂得享受爱情，制造浪漫。这麦芽糖就有一种粘粘与冷硬这两种极端的面貌，所以对你的伴侣而言，这就像坐过山车一般。几天前你们还甜甜蜜蜜，共商人生大计，可几天后你就不见踪影，或态度大变。

牛奶糖（与我相似）

牛奶糖在爱情中扮演小女人的角色。因为你柔情似水，所以大部分的男人都为之心动。这种特色也为你赢得了不错的人缘。生性敏感，爱幻想的你对他人是极为包容的。你并不吝啬，且愿意与他人分享一切美好事物。正在恋爱的你会处处以伴侣为先哦。

2007-08-30T16:52:00.000+08:00

Finally,my Japanese exams are over!I heaved a great sign of relief.Although I've made several mistakes,hopefully I'll attain enough points to scrape through.Here's the psychological test in Chinese.It's the first time that I'm typing in Chinese-on the blog.
若给你一个选择，你会想当那一种仙子？
朱古力糖
麦芽糖
润喉糖
牛奶糖
浆糖
棉花糖

请作出你的选择，告诉我，我才把答案打出来。

2007-08-27T17:57:00.000+08:00

Well,today for me,it wasn't as good as I've thought to be.I've flunked my Japanese oral-or maybe not.I'm just exaggerating. Anyway,my examinor was Tan sensei.For the benefit of anyone who doesn't know him,he is actually my brother's teacher.

The mundane story of mine goes on like this.I went to MOELC with Elena.After some apprehension,it was finally my turn to take the oral.As everyone has expected,the reading passage is packed with numerous difficult words that are hard to comprehend.The conversation was basically fine,though I've a nagging suspicion that I have misused some vocabulary.Then,the worst part finally came.It was when Tan sensei asked me a potent question.

I can still remember the "poignant "part when I truly didn't understand what he was talking about.I only managed to catch some words like do you have the experience of secondary school.Then I thought that it was about Chinese.However,neither Chinese nor secondary school fits the sentence,so I was stumped.

Hence,I have no choice,but to tell the two teachers who are present that I didn't understand the question.The female teacher then asked me two more questions before the oral is over.I have a bad time watching Tan sensei scribbling down comments ,probably bad ones,about me.

Guess what?The very instant when I left the room,I recalled and fully understand the question that had bugged me.It was about whether I had the experience of going to China before!To think that I've actually mistaken it for Chinese and secondary school respectively.

I'm really pissed off with myself. Hence I was even mumbling when I get off the bus.This action of mine arouse curious stares from others and I felt that my skin was literally burning from the over-scorching view of others.

2007-08-24T19:03:00.000+08:00

Just want to say hello.I haven't post on the blog for a few daysalready.Anyway,here's what happened yesterday.My brother and I went home by myself as my father didn't fetch us.He went to watch the movie Evan Almighty with my mother.At least this is what we presumed.
However,we were dead wrong.When my father returned home that night,he told us that not only mother didn't went to watch it(she has to work)but also he himself didn't watched it as well!If you didn't know the reason why,let me tell you.My father said that he couldn't find the cinema and that moreover it was raining so it was a further barrier for him to find it.
When I heard that,I was quite pissed off as a dew days ago,when mother said that he knew how to get there,my father didn't objected.Anyway,at least the other two tickets didn't went down the drains,it is something to be grateful for.

2007-08-24T18:07:00.000+08:00

2007-08-24T00:54:00.000+08:00

Well,nothing much happened,except for the fact that I'ved attended a talk at MOELC earlier on this week regarding LEP programme.Guess you all have heard about the juicer parts from me so I'll end off here.

2007-08-20T23:05:00.000+08:00

I've my O-Level Oral today and I will proclaimed it as a utter diaster.At least this is the case for my reading,as expected.Well,after seeing my classmates went to receive their verdicts from the examiners,I'm still not that scared.However when it's my turn, the pang of raw fear came back to me.

2007-08-17T17:46:00.000+08:00

I'll be having my O-Level Oral next Monday and the bad thing is -I haven't actually started preparing for it.Sigh.Today,our English teacher give us an oral practice.She told me that I'm basically fine for the picture discussion and the conversation part.The bad thing is,she told me that my reading is really very bad.I've got only 4 out of 12 marks!
Naturally,my heart sank.Though I've thought that I've given my best,the notion of failing my reading didn't occur to me.It was dismal.Wat was I going to do next Monday?!I certainly didn't want to embarrass myself in front of the examiner!
Also there's one thing that I haven't inform you yet-our teacher recorded down our voices.It's only until next Monday before I know exactly what's wrong with my reading .This is because she will let us listen to our oral practises in class.
However,by then,I'm afraid to say that it'll be far too late.I really don't think that I can perform miracles right on the spot.Hence,I've decided to record down my voice when I read a passage tonight. Hopefully,I'll be able to figure out why I'm ludicrous at reading-without the "elucidation"of my brother.