every second dripping off my fingertips: August 2008

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Alright I know I haven't done this in a long time so forgive me. In fact, this comes at a time when I should be studying, so don't blame me if another one comes along after Christmas or something.

So recently school has been interesting. Teachers' Day was a couple days back and it was quite, well... Quite interesting. Good idea about the old school theme. Oh and I recently attended CJC's drama night, and boy was I disappointed. That where my comments end unfortunately, because I come from a GWH school so... moving on.

Many things have been getting on my mind of late, and because of these things, I tend to lose focus. Not that I'm your most focused person but, really. It's not good.

On to a not so related note, maybe you all should check out page 12 of Lifestyle in today's Sunday Times.

And to a completely unrelated note, here are some quirky new words I learnt in school of late which definitely deserve to be included in the prestigious ACS(I) student lingo.

squareroot(ab) = abSURD
the German for ****you is F-*phlegm*-a-r-c-k-uuuuuu

somewhere a clock is ticking:
11:27 PM

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Yes some people do wait a lifetime, but thank goodness it came in ours. The Beijing Olympics have been a wonderful success, some even billed it as the most successful games ever. Well, that's always debatable, and you know what they say. The Best is Yet to Be.

Ok, well I know it's not much, but here are some of my most favourite moments of the games:

The men's 4x100m Freestyle relay. My goodness. That one had me on the edge of my seat. Alain Bernard led on the last leg by more than a body length, and anchor for the US team Jason Lezak had an impossible task on his hands. I suppose impossible really is nothing. Lezak chased down Bernard, the world record holder in the 100 Free coming into the race (which at that time was actually already broken by Eamon Sullivan of Australia in 47.24 in his leadoff leg) and beat him by 0.6s. The US win after trailing in the last leg, and Phelps says 'thank you'. Tell me how is that not amazing.
Usain Bolt's victory in the 100m. Jacques Rogge can say all he want, this man is amazing (but sorry he isn't as amazing as Phelps). He started celebrating even before crossing the finish line, and still managed a world record.
Ahhh the day when the table tennis women made us all proud. Our first medal in 48 years. Congratulations.

And lets not forget the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. Filled with colour and majesty, it symbolised the Olympic spirit in many ways. What a job by the Chinese.

Now we wait for London 2012.

somewhere a clock is ticking:
8:59 PM

Friday, August 22, 2008

Ok to all those people who think I'm emo because I post the stuff I post (look below), well sorry to disappoint. I'm not emo, so Huilun you're not a social butterfly.

Exams are coming soon so wish everybody would start studying (thanks to those who have already) so that ya'll can help me with it as well. *cough cough and stares at Edward Bingei*.

And to all those who've participated in the Olympics, well whether I know you or don't, whether you remember me now or not, all I want to say is, WELL DONE.

Oh and err, Usain Bolt is crazy good.

Thats all.

somewhere a clock is ticking:
2:54 AM

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

What a disappointment. Really. A turn out of less than half capacity of the CPA2 was utterly disappointing (I too speechless to think of any other word). Anyway, it's in the past now.

Exams are coming in less than 10 weeks. I'm in trouble. This is an appeal to anyone who can/wants to help me. Please help the less fortunate. Me.

Besides that, so many other things are coming. IOP (despite it being pushed back for me), TOK, EE... Really the next acronym I'm going to use is "GG". On top of that, school brings me down to whole new levels. Yes whining is in today.

I don't know what to do. I don't know what's right. I don't know how to please you.

Questions questions questions, piling up like my Math homework (oh don't get started with the champion thing again).

No one dropped of waiting in despair
Every time I go there’s no one there
So tell me where’s the soul, oh! where’s the soul
Submit it’s all locked up, so hard to loose control

I started nothing I wish I didn’t.

Wait on a new, gonna bet on 1 today
How it’s only all of us, if and buts falling dead
Tell me where’s the soul, oh! Where’s the soul
If it’s been a whole day it’s time to let it go

Now, often we keep qivin’ in with what they say
We’re too open when we’re only shown 1 way
And with the offer open opportunity to do
To make a mighty step no insoles in my shoes

Water’s cold, ice is just a face skin deep
All you know, ice is just a face skin deep

Till my next whine, goodbye.

somewhere a clock is ticking:
8:44 PM

Friday, August 1, 2008

Ok so hello again. It's been a while, and expect this trend to continue. IB life is well... no life.

No life, no time, no nothing. Alright on to the fun (or not-so fun) part.

Today was cross-country, and as expected, it took me a little longer than usual to cross the finish line, because I had to drag some extra weight around, brought about by the late night snacks and lack of exercise. The funny part was after the run though. I felt like dedicating a song to someone, but didn't know who that someone would be, so I decided "ah what the heck, I'll just dedicate it to my class". Then Eugenia came along and I discovered that it was her birthday today. So... I asked her what song she would like since I was gonna dedicate one anyway, and she asked for You're Beautiful - James Blunt. After the mass run my mysterious announcer friend played it, but without realising that it was the uncensored version (I didn't realise it either). So when that explicit part came, BANG it was the end of the world... Nahhh... They just turned down the volume immediately.

That's not the only stupid thing (or things) I did. I also helped smuggle some milo to my friends. Haha stupid prefects.

Ok now... Back to brooding over my ticket sales for-
FOA 2008, ACS Philharmonic Orchestra, Sunday 3rd August, 4.00pm, CPA2, tickets at $12.

somewhere a clock is ticking:
11:07 PM