Elizabeth's Blog=^.^=

Miracles do exist^^

2012-02-05T20:35:00.001+08:00

Ciaossu,
Heya people:D It's been a while. Recently life has been pretty great! The friend that I lost came back, I made new friends in JC and I got to know more about a friend I only got to know recently.

Orientation with my orientation group ended on Friday and I must say I made quite a lot of friends within the short span of one week. While the orientation games weren't all that fun, they did help us bond better as a group. However nothing beats FOOD when it comes to bonding:) Orientation group dinners really helped to break the ice of awkwardness between all of us and while our group might not be the most enthusiastic, I feel that we had the most opportunities for proper communication (getting to know each other better at a personal level). Though I missed the last day of orientation with my OG but I definitely won't miss the next orientation group outing!!

Well besides making many new friends, I got to keep old ones. The one I had got into an argument with apologised to me face-to-face. This really touched my heart and even though I had long forgiven him, I was still really surprised he did that instead of just texting his apology. I guess that's one thing I can learn from him if I ever want to sincerely apologise to someone. Kids in my generation hardly take apologies seriously and I think that's something precious that we should retain! Such traditions are the ones worth keeping:)

Well, in any argument both parties are always at fault. Thinking back, I ought to have apologised properly to him as well. Ah wells~ I guess I have to make it up to him in some other way then since I missed my chance. Anyway, my point in sharing this is in response to my previous post. I really want to let everyone know that miracles do exist. Though that friend of mine said really nasty stuff but forgiveness is a magical thing! I'm glad I believed in God and that he didn't mean what he said in his fit of anger. Or else I would have lost a really valuable friend^^ Get rid of the sadness and anger and replace it with hope and love...You'll really gain many more beautiful things=)

I'm really glad I chose to forgive and forget all the bad stuff that happened. It would have been a real loss for me if I had chosen pride over friendship. I'm glad I made the right choices:D God is great all the time and I'm so glad he is always so patient when he listens to my prayers^^ I'm so blessed!! Really, keep believing in HOPE and never lose faith in Him^^

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth~

PS: Don't Stop Believing!

Lost a friend

2012-01-31T20:20:00.005+08:00

Ciaossu,

It's been a while since I posted. Recently life has been pretty crazy. JC Orientation started today, I made new friends but at the same time I'm struggling with the loss of another. Losing a friend is really a horrible, dreadful feeling, like a piece of your flesh got ripped off from your body.

The friend I lost, (though we don't know each other very well), has had a huge impact on my life and really brought me lots of reasons to smile. I really wish I could turn back time...Re-look at what went wrong and make corrections. Right now, I'm really not in the mood for socializing and orientation. Knowing I let that particular friend down...I feel terrible and unworthy to make new friends. I wanted to be his 'light', but I guess I over-calculated the current and blew the bulb...sigh...

In this blog post all I want to do is to let my friend know just how important he is to me. I might have been harsh, but I never did it with any intention to disrespect or demean him. Rejecting his calls wasn't meant to be rude..I just really needed some quiet time...Maybe I could have handled that matter in a better way but at that particular moment, I just didn't want to talk:( I know that whatever I say now can't change the words that have already been exchanged, but I really really wish there will be another chance to become friends again..

Frankly I am tired by what's been happening...Making up, arguing, making up, arguing...what a vicious cycle. I really don't know how much more I can take. Yet I still don't want to give up on this friend of mine. Currently, at this very moment, it still ain't the right time to patch things up but I really hope that in future, when the violent wave has died down.. Forgiveness will prevail and we can still be friends. It might seem impossible at the moment but I still choose to believe that this shall be made possible.

For those who have lost a friend, please believe "Time Heals All". If that friend was very dear to you, don't ever lose hope in him/her. I had previous friends I lost who did come back to me, and our friendship grew even stronger than before. For now, I can only hope this one does the same. No matter how long it takes, it will be worth it.

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth

PS: Just wish for a peaceful and calm heart...Though the sadness will not go away, at least having such a heart can minimize its damage on my soul~ Keep praying~

Life's up and down:)

2012-01-12T18:58:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Hi people:) Life has been up and down for me these days. I was dismayed upon receiving my O level result for Higher CHinese( That's the only paper I took)...I didn't fail, but I did worst than expected. Ah wells, I think things happen for a reason. I guess I'm not fated to drop the subject yet:) !

I went on my first uhh "picnic" recently with 2 friends of mine. It was rather enjoyable though it kept raining that day. We also cycled together and walked quite a bit that day. I got to visit Raynee's beautiful house, and Clarissa got to come to mine:D Well Clarissa lives on the other side of Singapore from me:P So I was really thrilled when she came all the way to my house^^

Anyway, we had most of the picnic at Macdonald's. I brought sausages and Clarissa brought sandwiches and Cold Storage Ham:P Raynee brought cuttlefish..kinda weird for a picnic basket but we enjoyed all the food nevertheless:) A heavy downpour cut our cycling adventure midway and we took shelter with one group of fishermen at the Bedok Jetty. They were really cool about us using the already limited sheltered space and in return we sheltered them from the rain with our umbrellas. The rain ceased a little while later, just enough time for us to have our sandwiches and we continued our journey for a little while more before heading back to the bicycle station to return our bicycles. God really blessed us that day. Just as we returned our bicycles, it started to rain again. We chilled at Macdonald's for a while during that time and after that, we had a rather long but enjoyable walk to Raynee's house.

Raynee's parents were really sweet and hospitable, and they reminded me of Clarissa's parents0.0(there's just a resemblance). We tried Raynee's creme brulee and niangao, then chatted a while with her parents before leaving for Eastpoint Mall for "dinner". There, I introduced them to one of the best yoghurt they've ever tried:P It's a stall called Blend It at Eastpoint mall and they sell healthy and scrumptious snacks and yoghurt. Their baked Mexican Drumlets and Honey wings are scrumptious:P While one drop of their special homemade Gravy for the baked fries will really blow your mind and leave you wanting more:D Their yoghurt is in a class by itself:) They only use real fruits blended together with your yoghurt to give you a really naturally flavoured yoghurt:P Well anyways Raynee is the most health-conscious among us so the place suits her:P They don't deep fry anything. Everything there is baked. So if you're looking for a healthy yet scrumptious treat:P Do go to Blend It^^

I've been into Dutch music recently, as you can see from the updated playlist^^ Hope you enjoy the songs even if you don't always understand the lyrics:) Hope you enjoy the cheerful beats of Dutch music and ciao for now:)

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth

It's 2012 people:)

2012-01-08T01:30:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
I know it's late but HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone:D!!! According to the Chinese Lunar calendar, 2012 is the year of the Dragon, the most prosperous animal(or should I say mythical creature) in the chinese zodiac. This year, we can look forward to better harvests, improved relationships, improved finances, etc.

Well anyway I still don't feel the start of the new year yet since school starts later for me compared to all my friends in other schools so I'm just enjoying an extended holiday. The holidays have not been very fruitful but I have managed to receive adequate rest. My only hope is that my brain still functions and that it will be able to accept all the new knowledge I attain this year and next. These 2 years are about to be one of the most important years of my life as they will determine the course I qualify for in University and also my future career path. I really hope that I'll get the ideal subjects in Junior College so wish me luck people:)

My dad's birthday is coming up soon but I still haven't decided what I want to do for his birthday this year. If you have any suggestions, please leave me a tagg^^ He will be turning 53 this year...

Well I must say time passes really quickly, yet another year (2011) has come and gone. While 2011 left behind many sad memories, like the earthquake-tsunami disaster that escalated into a nuclear crisis in Japan on 11 March, what hasn't killed us has made us grow stronger. It is useless to wallow in self-pity over the misfortunes of 2011. Let us keep the beautiful memories of what has happened last year and forget the bad ones. A new year signals a new beginning^^ Start the year optimistic and stay optimistic:) It'll make life so much easier to bear. Well...in the end...easier said than done but keep trying anyway^^

Life has been filled with miracles this year and I thank God for all of them from the bottom of my heart. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. I learnt this line in St John's Ambulance Brigade and yes it does apply to everyone on Earth. Keep believing things will get better and while this might not seem to be coming true at first, believe in God and he shall show you his magic^^ I know not everyone's christian so no offence^^ I just love God:D It's my choice. Well anyways, whatever you believe in, never give up HOPE^^

Frankly I think I've totally been crapping in today's post but please continue bearing with me and reading my blog:) I believe that there is no key to happiness because happiness exists and is always right around you. It's whether you choose to see and hold on to this happiness that makes a world of a difference. Staying happy is an ongoing process that has to be maintained throughout your life. Always count your blessings and keep believing that life has more to offer:D Money might bring you happiness, but such happiness won't be long-lasting. Build everlasting friendships/ relationships this year, maintain a healthy lifestyle and go chase after the happiness that is right in front of your eyes:)

Cheers to the year 2012^^ God bless everybody^^

Lots of love,

Elizabeth XD

PS: Sorry if my post doesn't make much sense...just ignore it if it's too stupid XD

Candle light Service 2011

2011-12-18T19:34:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,

Hello everyone:D Yesterday, I attended my church's candlelight service for the 3rd time( I joined my CHC in candlelight service of 2009) and as usual, it was an extremely beautiful and magical event. To tell the truth, I actually enjoy candlelight service the most compared to all the other special services my church offers in the whole year, even christmas service:) This is partly due to the fact that candlelight service marks the start of my christian journey and since then, my faith has just kept growing stronger and stronger. I'm really blessed to have joined Christ during such a beautiful event and I look forward to all the future candlelight services to come:)

Just a short post today since I'd just like to share my experience:) Have an awesome week :P

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth^^

An argument with my dad

2011-12-14T16:00:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,

Hello everyone and sorry for not posting for such a long time although my school holidays started at the beginning of november. I was really busy in november since I got a bad cough the moment the holidays started and when I had finally recovered, 2 weeks had already flew by and it was time for my student science attachment at NUS (this lasted one week). After a successful learning journey at IMRE, I got gastric flu and had a terrible week recuperating since I kept barfing and had diarrhoea.

December started not too long ago and I must say it has been much more eventful compared to November. Many of my friends who had gone overseas had started to fly home so the number of group outings increased. I started to really get into the holiday mood! However this isn't what I want to talk to everyone today.

Today, I would like to share a scolding I just got from my dad just 10minutes ago. Well, my dad is a very opinionated guy and he believes that he is NEVER in the wrong. You might not believe me but when me and my mum tell him that it is "human to err", he tells us he doesn't ever err because he chooses not to err. Of course no one in my family of three believes him since he makes mistakes just like any other human being. But this mindset has made him so egotistical that he hardly ever listens to my mum or me. To him, he is always right.

Having lived till now, at the age of 16, I really can't understand his character nor respect his view that he can never go wrong. Even more so since he never listens to anyone and never admits his mistakes. Till now, he has never properly apologised to my mum or me for anything he has done that upset us since he feels that such little mistakes don't count. They matter to us of course, but he never sticks around long enough to listen to our point of view so expecting an apology is like a fantasy that will never happen in real life.

Today we got into an argument about his company's website. When accessed, a warning sign saying that the site is dangerous will appear and this got him very worked up. I had had a bad night and had barely slept at all so when I got up after around 4 hours of sleep, I was still not in my right state of mind. He chose this "perfect" time to ask me to enter his website on my computer and of course I opened Internet Explorer and since the computer was lagging, I decided to wash up and take a bath first as I was still halfway in dreamland. Normally I don't bathe the moment I get up but today was different since it had been a warm night and I had worked up quite a sweat while trying to get to sleep, tossing and turning till 7am. My dad is an impatient guy who always wants his things to get done first or else... So expectedly, when I got out of the bath, he was standing there looking at me angrily. I was more awake now but somehow didn't sense the urgency that he wanted to get his task done so when he shouted at me, I asked him to ask me nicely.

That really blew his top and he almost broke my door. Frankly to many, this might seem like an exaggerated way to behave over something as small as checking if his company's website is functioning properly or not. But anyways, I didn't say anything after seeing him bang the door like and indeed, his website was listed as dangerous by the anti-virus software. Seeing this, he really blew up and started screaming at me when I told him what was wrong with his site. I can see why he's worked up but it's not my fault your website isn't safe...I didn't say anything then so he calmed down by lunch.

I thought everything was already resolved. However, when I got home after lunch I decided to call one of my good friends for a chat. We talked for a while and he suddenly came into my room and asked her to google his website to see if it's working/"not-dangerous" anymore. My friend was fabulous and she did it quite patiently and yet when she typed it right, she got an invalid webpage. My dad suddenly started scolding me when he heard it and ended our otherwise happy conversation. My thoughts were: why is it my fault that her computer can't open the page??He asked me to call another friend but I asked him why he didn't go call his own friends to check it for him. He got really angry all of a sudden and started scolding me, saying I ought to just do what he tells me. I of course didn't want to get my friends involved in this and he started asking me if I don't have any close friends. I told him one was overseas and one wasn't at home with a computer..well whatever I said, it's still my fault anyway, to him at least. I was really upset that he doubted my friend and got angry while I was talking to her. She was doing me a favour..At the very least say thank you though you didn't get the response you want. Is the website more important than the people.

He then went on saying that I had a very bad attitude and that I never do things right. That the church I attend is the reason for my bad attitude.. I really got angry then...EVERYTIME we get into an argument, he bans me from attending church..It's always >>You're grounded this sat (which is the day of my church service). He's not christian so he doesn't know what it means to me..but I get so sad..when someone you love always says such things about the things you love and takes it away from you. I mean he never really banned me successfully but he always uses it as a threat. I really hate that. He admitted that he sometimes annoyed me just so I would get mad so he could say that I'm grounded from attending church service. What kind of dad is he...

Saying all this, I must say I don't hate him. My pastor once said that 1 negative comment needs 10 positive ones to override. However, I beg to differ. I'd willingly have 10 bad days in exchange for a really good one day. When the times are good, they're great and I'd rather have only 1 great day than 10 averagely good days. 10 negative comment doesn't need 100 good ones to override, it just needs that very same person who gave the 10 bad comments to give one average positive one. I have personal experience for that. My mum likes to verbally abuse me, she says the most nasty things on her bad days which make up most of the month. Yet, after she calls me an idiot and a disgrace and a failure, she just said 1 thing.. "I'm proud you're my daughter" and immediately, all the words she said before are erased.

I guess different people take it differently but I really hope more people can understand this. My dad might seem like a really bad guy who throws things around/shouts a lot when he gets mad, but deep down we all love each other. I'd never say I hate him. He can be terrible with his high ego but at least, he's a person I can cry in front of. Thinking about this after my argument helped me sort out my thoughts. He made me cry but thank God I can cry in front of him. Being able to have people I trust around me is such a blessing. Sympathise those who can't even show weakness in front of their family for they don't have anyone they trust.

I really wish my dad would listen sometimes to me and my mum but I can never expect that old man nor his bad temper to change. I guess I'll just have to live with it and make the best out of our relationship. Christmas is coming so I'll try my best to be a good girl haha XD It's been a very long post so I'll end here. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone, and thanks for reading my long-winded story:P Ciao

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth

PS: I pierced my ear today and though it hurt, I'm happy coz I know I'm alive since I can feel it^^ Being able to feel is such a blessing^^ (Weird afterthought that doesn't link with my post but ah wells:P) Merry Xmas! It's the season of forgiveness so forgive and forget all my friends^^

Just like to say, a very big thank you!

2011-09-15T21:48:00.005+08:00

Hello everyone, this is just a "little" note I've written on my birthday ( I posted it on facebook first and updated a few more names here on my blog) to thank all who have taken the time to know me personally and in some way or another, brought joy and happiness to me these past 16 years of my life.

Firstly to Lord God my heavenly father,

Thank you for coming into my life and giving me such a blessed life, making me feel special, loved and protected everyday single day.

My parents,

Thank you for raising me up with so much love and care all these years, and for standing by me in good times and bad, always tolerating my tantrums and forgiving me for my mistakes.

And the rest in alphabetical order,

Abigail Koh, for being so talented at drawing and decorating my notebook with your nice sketches in Shandong, also for telling many jokes that made our group laugh and for being a wonderful person to travel with and share experiences together overall^^

Mr Benny Koh (my bio teacher), for giving me your detailed biology notes and for offering to explain the concepts I didn't understand even though you aren't my bio teacher this year. Thank you for showing me how much effort a good teacher puts in for his students.

Chappy, thank you for being a gentleman and for listening so attentively whenever we had rare conversations together even though I'm so much younger than you. You bothering to listen really means a lot^^

Chu Yin, thank you for being such a joy in the cg. Your skills at art are simply amazing and I admire your ability to make such lovely cards and presents on peoples' birthdays/ special occasions. Thank you for being my friend too and for getting to know me better when I first joined CHC!

Clarissa, for being a good friend and the sister I never had. Thank you for standing by me even when I get a bit too pushy sometimes and for sharing many good memories with me. I'll always treasure our friendship.

Clyde, for lending me your hoodie when I forgot to bring mine in church and for being nice=) I enjoyed talking to you:D

Daniel Chong, for being such a fun person to be around of. Thank you for your cheerful personality that always manages to light up the mood at a party/gathering. Also, thank you for inviting me to your birthday party earlier this year although I couldn't attend.

David/Derek Wan, thank you for having such a fun personality! You really light up the party moods whenever we have gatherings and at the same time, have many interesting life experiences to share. Hope we get more chances to talk in future:D

Edwin Thai, for bringing me to church and allowing me to be saved, for giving so much more to me than you received and for sharing my love for anime^^ For teaching me how to enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you.

Emily, Thank you for teaching me some handy beauty tips and for inviting me to join the EMERGE band. Though my curfew made it impossible, thanks for acknowledging me and your belief that I would be a good keyboardist meant a lot to me:D

Aunty Evelyn, thank you for fulfilling my wish of going to Japan and for always giving me words of encouragement, especially during the exam period. They meant a lot and have certainly motivated me to score well for my examinations!

Guan Keat, thank you for telling me about your experience in SOT, it was really interesting. I think I've gotten to know you just a little bit better but I'll work to know you as a person even more in future^^

Hannah, thank you for lightening up my life with your fun personality. I enjoyed getting to know you better at the BBQ @ Sam's place. Hope we have more chances to get together in future:)

Huahua, for being a good breakfast buddy and for showing me how amazing origami can be. I really liked that special super-difficult-to-fold rose you made and I hope you can teach me it someday.

Uncle Imamura, thank you for your hospitality in Japan and for letting me experience how the locals live in Japan. It was certainly a much rarer experience compared to going on a planned tour. I'm so blessed to have a Japanese uncle like you:D

Mr John Lee (SJAB teacher), Thank you for being the first teacher to take NYSJAB as a personal mission and for putting your heart and soul in changing the wrong traditions St John has been following for the past few decades. Also for bringing us much more laughs and for teaching us that it's ok to relax sometimes.

Kah Hui, thank you for being such a good friend to me even when I got too intolerable in Sec 1 and Sec 2. Thanks for sharing your love for japan with me and being such a wonderful friend. The sushi you made and the cookies you baked also left a really nice impression on me:D

Kenneth Lu, for being my deskmate in Primary 6 and for telling me many stories and jokes to make me laugh. Without you, life in primary 6 would probably have been very boring=)

Louisa, Thank you for being a spiritual sister to me when I first joined church and for guiding me and praying for me, helping me integrate into the cg with your cute and energetic personality. Also, thank you for being the first christian I know who shares the same birthday as me^^

Senior Luping, thank you for being such a cheerful senior:) You certainly influenced my life. Without you in NYSJ, I wouldn't have learnt as much in NYSJ. Thanks for being a part of my life in my cca!

Pereira, for making me laugh and spending so much effort drawing my face on that thanksgiving card^^ I really appreciate it. Also, thanks for trusting me to polish your nail=D

Qing Xiang, for proving yourself as a good cook when you cooked us a meal in Australia and for convincing me to ride all the fun rides even though I was apprehensive. You made my trip really worthwhile. Also, thank you for not blaming me when we got in trouble with Aunty Ivy coz we sat on the same ride 3 times and missed the time to gather together.

Rui Teng, for opening up to me and being the friend I never thought I'd possibly make. For comforting me when I cried and treating me to ice cream^^

Samuel, for helping me integrate into the cg when I first joined CHC and for being a person I can always look to for advice on life &/ spirituality. Your philosophies intrigue me and you are really a very interesting person to talk to. Besides this, you're also a very good listener, 100 marks;P

Sean Lee, for being my unofficial Godbro and for teaching me the basics of table tennis, watching Inception with me when everyone else had already seen that movie and inspiring me with quotes from the Bible:D

Sebastiaan, for being my good friend and my godbro even though you live on the other side of the planet. Thank you for sharing your interesting culture and experiences in your country with me. Thank you for always being there for a chat online even though we can't meet in real life yet. I'll definitely want to see you in person someday!

Shanice, thank you to you for being such a good company when your mum treated us for a trip to universal studios. I really had an awesome time that day and I managed to understand you a little better;) God bless you!

Shawn B Chia, thank you for lending me your cool gadgets and for allowing me to play your fun games. Also, thanks for making me laugh and also sharing your experiences in life with me sometimes:D

Siyao, thank you for being so cheerful and sharing the beautiful memories of working in the lab full-time with me. The mushrooms really stank but I think we really became closer through the experience. Thanks for treasuring the rose I made you=D

Toan, for making me laugh and for putting so much effort in being a good friend to me even though I didn't think we would be close friends at first. Thank you for not giving up on me and for showing me what true friends should be like.

Vonny, thank you for being a big sister to me and for spending time choosing the birthday presents despite your feet getting blisters all over. Knowing you spent so much effort made me feel special.

Wee Lee, thank you for being a good friend who always shares the good stuff with everyone. You always share good food, advice and knowledge (especially those related to soccer and entertainment hehe XD) Thanks for bringing joy to my life=P and being a good friend to me!

Wei Jian, thank you for being my spiritual godbrother and for always being around to lighten up the mood with your fun personality:D You inspired me to be more cheerful as a person:P

Wei Ming, thank you for sharing your interesting experiences in st john during your generation and for being such a nice guy in the cg. I enjoyed talking to you and hearing your stories:D

Woon Fang, thank you for being my squad mate for 4 years and for going through thick and thin with me:D We really shared a lot of nice memories together and thanks for always motivating me in SJAB!

Xuemei, for being such a wonderful cousin and for getting to know me better even though we practically never talked much until the Australia trip. It means a lot that you bothered to find out more about me and to share your experiences at church, CCA and school with me.

Senior Yinghui, thank you for being such an inspiring senior. Seeing you do your best for your cca no matter how tough it is really motivates me to try harder. Without you, I probably wouldn't have survived 4 years in St John. I'd just like you to know what a wonderful senior you are. Good luck for everything in life^^ It was an honour knowing you.

Yogesh, for being a good friend to me for the past 7 years, for making effort to meet me at least once a year during teachers' day and for being available for a chat no matter what time of the day.

Yongming, thank you for being someone who took time to understand me as a person and giving me advice on life using your past experiences. I appreciate that you took time to be a good friend to me and to many others in the cg, you have touched their hearts:P

Yu Meng, thank you for being such a valuable team player. Without you, our SMP project wouldn't have been such a success. Thank you for making sure the work gets done and being such a good team leader. Also, thank you for being my friend this past 3 years:D

This list could go on forever but for now, I'll just thank these few individuals:D

Groups of people I want to thank:

NYSJ for being my family for 4 years and for leaving me many memories (mostly good ones) and teaching me important life lessons.

My Squadmates, for going through thick and thin with me these 4 years and for tolerating my nonsense when the going got tough. Also, for forgiving the mistakes I made and always giving me a second chance.

Uverworld, for being such an awesome J-rock band, your music has really inspired me:)

PS: I'll end here for now but for those friends I didn't mentioned, hope you understand that that's all I can think of now. I definitely haven't forgotten you! Thank you all who have influenced my life in some way or another=) I really appreciate it!

Feels great to be blessed^^

2011-09-10T23:44:00.007+08:00

Ciaossu,

It's been a long time since I posted. This september holidays has been really blessed for me and I've learnt a lot about the people who are around me. They are truly amazing individuals who come from all walks of life.

This past month, I've learnt that a positive statement can change a person's perspective of you completely and make them open up to you. Recently, a new girl joined our cell group at church. My first impression of her was that she was very shy since she didn't socialize much with the others and seemed to wear a frown most of the time. However, when I happened to say something nice to her in the passing, she suddenly warmed up to me, really catching me by surprise. All my life, I've had problems making long-lasting friends, especially with girls. It really surprised me that that mere positive statement could gain me a friend. I was really touched since she didn't seem to get along well with the others but she seemed to enjoy talking to me:) I too found joy although we both came from really different backgrounds. Today, she really touched me by giving me a personal birthday card after signing the one that the cg had presented to me. Although it was a card that took about 10 minutes to make, I was really touched by the short message she wrote in it. I guess I managed to make a difference to her life just by talking to her that day^^ A little really can go a long way I guess:) God bless her=^.^=

The past week has been really hectic, with math remedials and the EOYs arriving in a matter of weeks. For the first time in my life I attended a study date. My parents never really believed in such things in the past but they're loosened their rein over me slowly after they realized I can be trusted to actually study^^ Anyways, I finally discovered the joy of studying with a friend. Besides receiving being able to receive immediate help, I gained much exposure to the standards of another top-ranking school. It was refreshing looking at their math test papers and trying out their questions. We studied at Lee Kong Chian Reference Library @ NLB so besides studying, we got to enjoy browsing through the collection of rare books in LKCRF. It was truly a book haven for avid readers like me and I gained much knowledge in those few short hours. God really blessed me and my friends with good seats next to the window facing the spectacular view of singapore's city skyline on all days I studied there no matter how crowded the library was. After a tiring hour tackling math, we could always rejuvenate ourselves by looking out the window at the spectacular ferris wheel and esplanade view.

On Wednesday, I got to meet Clarissa's family for the first time. They're truly great people and God bless all of them^^ Her mum is a really nice person to talk to! Her dad too was super nice. He treated me to a delicious meal at Swensens' and we had an enjoyable dinner. Even though they had already given me such a great birthday meal, they still insisted on getting me a present, making me choose one at a shop. Blessed are those who give more than receive, God bless their whole household and Clarissa, for if I never got to meet her, life would have been so much more different and dull. I was really touched that night when Clarissa referred me to her family as her best friend and her sister. Never in my life has anyone told me that I was their best friend even though I've treated a few like my bestie's. As such, her words really meant a lot to me and I'll treasure our friendship together^^ Wish she herself realizes what a joy she is to me and I'll always be praying for her:) God bless you, Clarissa! (If you read this pls leave me a tag)

God is really a miracle maker. On friday, I had the rare opportunity to know my dad better. Most of the time, we're always too involved in our own lives to have a proper chat. That night, he decided to treat me to a special birthday dinner and my mum was a bit unwell so we had pure father-daughter time together. It was refreshing taking a stroll with my dad along the beach and just having a heart-to-heart chat about nothing in particular. A person who's always there for me that I've took for granted for so many years. I finally realize how significant he is in my life and I'll really learn to treasure our time together even more:D Thank God for creating such a magical moment!

All the people around me have been put in my life for a purpose by God. Slowly, I'm beginning to understand just how blessed I am. Whether it's my family, my CG, my school friends or just normal people I get to meet in everyday life who eventually become friends, they've all played a part in shaping my personality and bringing overflowing joy to me life. God truly makes a lot of miracles everyday, though they are not obvious all the time. I wish to share such beautiful blessings with more people^^ For my birthday wish this year, I hope more people will realize how blessed they are and seek comfort in the Lord. Without Him, it would have been impossible for me to escape the terrible fate that awaited me at birth. It's by His grace that I have all that I have today. I sincerely hope more people will be saved and I hope to be the person who brings joy in others' lives.

Lots of love,

Elizabeth^^

PS: Though my bday is a day many mourn for the victims of the sept 11 terrorist attacks, I hope more people can be comforted knowing that their loved ones never truly left them and are watching over them in heaven.

Kittens are adorable^^

2011-07-14T22:28:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Hey people, I haven't been blogging for a long long time. Exams are just around the corner I'm seriously LAGGING behind. The June holidays are simply too short and I feel as though I haven't really rested. I've also been feeling very lethargic ever since school started in the new term. However, I've found something that cheers me up without fail everyday.

My school rears stray cats in the carpark at the basement. Most of the cats there are quite moody and try to avoid humans but guess what? There's a new addition to the Cat family! A black and white kitten called Alekie was found on the second storey of the admin block of my school recently and was adopted by the cleaners. He's so adorable and he's not even 2 months old yet. When they found him, his eyes were still unable to be opened and he did not have any sharp teeth. Now, he's growing at an alarming rate. He's extremely active and chases after his toys with such energy, I feel old!

Alekie can be quite violent sometimes when he gets too excited while playing. He enjoys biting fingers and playing hide-and-seek. However, if you spend more time with him and he gets to know you better, he will obediently sit on your lap and let you stroke him. His paws are so tiny and when they brush against my sides, it's really ticklish. AWWWW, I really love cats:D

There's another fat cat called Whisky staying in my school compound. She can be quite temperamental sometimes and she's afraid of almost everything. She's a ginger cat with a really pretty coat so I like to call her Garfield since she is quite "fat" and enjoys lazing in the sun. She doesn't chase after toys and is relatively inactive. Well, enough about the cats. Their caretakers are also awesome people.

Mari, a cleaner in my school tells me a lot of interesting stories about her life. I'm enjoy talking to her during my free times while Alekie looks at me jealously when my attention is not on him. While we talk, he'll suddenly jump onto my lap, haha:D So cute! Anyway, Mari is the main caretaker for all the cats at the basement and she's really patient with them. She's really a cat person through and through!

Oh gosh, it's quite late. I have to go~ Hope I'll get more chances to blog in future, but with such a busy schedule, this seems impossible... Well anyways, pets are indeed companions that comfort you in times of sadness. They are there to share your joy when you succeed in something. I hope more people will gain joy from these furry balls of comfort and I look forward to a beautiful day tomorrow, and the day after, and the many other days after:D

God Bless,

Elizabeth^^

EMO!

2011-05-23T00:36:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Life can be complicated at times even though the solution might already be right before your eyes. Recently, a friend of mine got quite upset by his results and his parents' attitude towards them. I gave him some advice to lift his spirits up and through the conversation, realized some of my own. There has been a communication breakdown between my parents and I lately. It seems like a hole I try to patch up many times, however each time that patch falls off, the hole gets even bigger. Their words hurt and I made the mistake to tell them that. They told me that I should just take it because I deserve it. I just don't know how to talk to them anymore.

Today I did something bad. I was rushing out a proposal for CCA and my mum kept calling me to eat dinner with her. Well, the proposal was already EXTREMELY LATE and I tried explaining this to her. However, she kept insisting that I had to go eat dinner with her. I told her nicely at first that she didn't need to wait for me and should just go for dinner first, but she kept coming into my room to ask me to eat dinner with her. After being distracted for the 3rd time, I lost my temper a bit and told her to just eat dinner herself. She looked terribly disappointed and I felt terrible but she did go for dinner with my tenant. I was angry with myself, but I was concentrated on the proposal so I just continued though I felt as though my mum's stare had shot an arrow into my stomach.

At night, when I had completed my proposal, I watched Kungfu Panda on TV to destress a bit. I think this made her even more upset. She probably thought I was a terrible daughter who could take the time to watch TV but couldn't take the time to eat dinner with her. Truth was, I was waiting for a reply email from the person in-charge of the proposal before continuing on it. Both parents gave me a huge lecture and made me feel even worse. I don't know how to face them in future. They're important to me, more important than any proposal. However, dinner with my family might be important, but why did they just choose TODAY. I wish they'd cut me some slack sometimes. True, CCA might not be the most important thing in life, but there are things I want to complete even if it meant sacrificing dinner. When I start on a project, especially one with an overdue deadline, I would like to get it off my hands. Why can't they understand?? I felt really terrible, really disappointed in myself. Must they always rub it in when I feel so close to tears just to bring them all flowing out?

All my life, everytime I feel upset, my soft toy doggie is my only companion. Though it can't respond, I feel that it understands me and stands by me. My dad always cracks jokes about throwing him away when he reaches 10 years old to teach me about loss and seperation. Though I know its just a joke, I get quite upset when he says things like that since he doesn't know how much of value that soft toy is to me. I've experienced loss and seperation before since I've ever kept pets, but soft toys are different, they're supposed to be life-lasting. WHY SHOULD HE TAKE IT FROM ME? Everytime I upset my parents, they threaten to cut my soft toy doggie to pieces or throw him out the window. It's more than a soft toy to me...it's an emotional outlet. I wish I had a better outlet too, but people that are good listeners are hard to find. And if you look for the same person too often, they might find you annoying.

Maybe I'm never right. They've always said that any tears I had were self-initiated. I am the cause of all the sadness, anger or any other negative emotions that the whole family experiences. I'm not stupid enough to say I should commit suicide. Life is precious. I just wish that someone will come into my life and make me feel truly precious in the body of a person I so despise now, Myself. I'll keep looking for that person and I'll never give up on my dreams no matter what they say! If I could just recover my cheerful disposition... Sometimes, words hurt more than one would ever know...

Love,
Elizabeth

PS: this quote was taken from kungfu panda>>> Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is the unknown but today is the present (a gift). I will hope for a happier tomorrow:) To all those feeling demoralized, things will get better tomorrow if you choose to believe it!

2011-04-14T21:57:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Ever had one of those days where for some unexplainable reason, you feel totally alone, like everyone was going against you. I didn't go to church for about a 3 weeks because I was grounded so I could concentrate on my examinations. During this period, many things didn't go the way I wanted it to and my life was a total mess. I felt extremely emo during this time and a quarrel with my parents came as a final blow.

Looking back, I'm glad that I was able to put my trust in God after such a prolonged period of not going to church. I was totally at a loss of how to repair my life but thankfully, my exams had ended and I could resume attendance at church. I even invited my close buddy/sister to my church and I can be sure that without her presence, I would never have had the courage to face my parents. We had had a heated argument over something very minor, that threatened the very foundation of our parent-child bond. I, who had not gone to church for a long time, felt more alone than I had ever been in my 15 years of life. To tell the truth, I had almost lost hope during the night of the quarrel as the prospects of patching it up with my parents seemed grim.

The service that night was special. I felt that in some way, it was specially arranged for me. I totally broke into tears at the end of it. I was praying and praying so hard that I didn't want to feel alone anymore... During fellowship cum dinner, I received a call from home suggesting that the problem had gotten even worst. At that point in time, I really had no idea what to do or say to my parents when I got home. I even contemplated the idea of not returning home that night. My cell group was really a great support during that period. I'm glad that I mustered up some courage in the end to tell certain members about my family argument. Though the couldn't help me solve the problem, they gave me the courage to go home that night. I finally realized that I had never been alone... REVELATION.

That night, a cg friend sent me home. As I walked through the door, I felt a deep presence arising in me...comforting me. My family and I thrashed things out for a full 150min session and at the end of it all, all 3 of us realized something important. We had been so absorbed in our own lives that we had forgotten to be a family. Thinking back, we had never done many family activities together and we didn't know each other well. Continuing such practices for a prolonged period of time had allowed us to accept this as a norm and brought us even farther apart from each other. After that heart-to-heart chat, I can now say that things have improved beyond my imagination. My initial goal was to just resolve the argument with my parents and continue life as usual. Now I can see that God had even greater plans in store for me. As long as we're willing to trust him, miracles will happen.

Having told this long (possibly boring) story. My actual issue for today's post is actually FAMILY. I've seen many people fall out with their families over minor/major issues and are unable to repair their family ties for many years since they believe that the matter is too complicated to solve. The problem is that many people are unable to find the courage to face their family. They believe that their parents will not listen to their opinions as to the parent, he/she is always right. However, the more time one decides to run away from the problem, the deeper the misunderstanding will get, straining the family's ties even more. I believe that there's always a way even if the future seems bleak and miracles may not happen. It is easy to fall out with someone, but not as easy to patch things up. However, one must NEVER believe that patching things up is impossible no matter how many years have passed since the problem appeared in one's life. Treasuring the present and doing something about it NOW will be the best way to solve such problems. Of course no one can promise that things will change overnight, but it's always better to do something than do nothing.

My secret for solving my family misunderstanding: Keeping a cool head and never losing my temper/raising my voice even once even if the other party starts to scream at me. Someone once said to me that when one starts screaming, it becomes noise to the other and he/she won't listen to you. Believe in God and He will give you a peaceful heart. Believe in your true friends and they will offer you support. Believe in yourself and in others and nothing will be impossible. For all those who read this post, thank you for taking your time^^ Things may seem impossible at first, but never lose hope and everything will find its appropriate place in the end. Stay positive and always try your best:)

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth

PS: When there is a will, there will be a way. Never give up and always believe in God and yourself. Trust in Him and He shall reveal to you the most beautiful miracles in the world through you.

2011-02-23T20:13:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
There was a heavy thunderstorm this afternoon. Raindrops poured in abundance from the blanket of thick clouds completely blocking out all hues of blue. It was as though the heavens were mourning for the poor civilians who lost their lives in the New Zealand earthquake, the conflicts between countries that threaten world security, the unsustainable degradation of the environment. So many problems but there are NO answers. The earth weeps as we weep for the minor everyday problems we face in everyday life. When one looks at the big picture, one suddenly realizes how fortunate one is. Many everyday things that we overlook, such as having enough to eat and drink, and even a place we can call home, these might be considered a luxury to others.

It's important to remember to feel lucky^^ Live everyday happily and spread the smile to everyone around you. GOD bless!

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

2011-02-22T22:26:00.003+08:00

WISDOMIC QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Those who do not know, want EVERYTHING. Those who know, want NOTHING. They know the burden of having.

CNY~

2011-02-04T22:02:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu people!

First, I would like to wish everyone a very happy Chinese New Year. Yes, it's the year of the rabbit:) So wishing everyone a great 'Rabbit' year, with more people eating veggies and staying healthy! yepps^^

Well, one thing negative this year is that I caught the flu, and it's taking me ages to recover. I hope that day comes asap, with the year getting busier as it progresses, I'm gonna need good health to be able to survive the year. I've been doing one thing alot so far this year-Slacking- which is not really good. I seriously need to pull up my socks and think about what I really want to achieve this year.

I dunno what else to post, life hasn't been really interesting. Anyways, hope everyone can look forward to a healthy, happy and prosperous year:) Good luck ppl taking major exams this year:) CIAO

Love,
Elizabeth

PS: Whatever u do, believe in your dreams and keep working towards your goals. DON'T EVER GIVE UP! May God be with you, always!

Just another Saturday:)

2011-01-15T23:42:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Been a while since I last blogged;D Life's been getting better (at least I hope so). I realized that it is possible to make friends with different sorts of people, I just have to adjust my personal wavelength. Looking back, I've been a total brat last year. Well, that's what the new year is for:) Inviting new people into your life and maintaining old friendships.

Well anyway, today I went over to HCI for an NCO meeting regarding the Mock Competition for my juniors. I must say that they definitely upped the bar this year (at least HQ did) so our juniors really need to put in alot of work or else they WILL fail. Well, mock comps are all about gaining exposure and experience so I think that they should do their best and take the whole thing with a positive attitude. It would do them good if they take it as a learning opportunity instead of something negative, eg a confirm-scold session. Well, anyway I met some new people today fro HCI SJAB. They were quite interesting and hospitable. I really enjoyed the briefing and the lunch at the pool side cafe (tons better than our good ol' school canteen).

Anyways, I had an awesome time at church tonight. I got really emotional at a certain point in time but my heart feels so much lighter now. Maybe it's God's power doing its work. I really need a self-confidence boost. Fellowship was fun and dinner was good=D I really missed my plain old cheeseburger;D Overall it was a good day and I really look forward to the coming week;D My China buddy is finally coming over!!! Can't wait to meet her and introduce her to the different lifestyle in Singapore. Anyway it's late so I'll be going now;P BYE

With love,
Elizabeth

PS: If u have any ideas on where I can take my China buddy to (in singapore) when she comes over. Please leave a suggestion in my comment box. Thank you so much!
and the USS and sentosa resorts world is OUT coz I'm kinda broke..yepps! Thank you for your suggestions;D

Christmas XD

2010-12-27T22:34:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's just two days after christmas but I still have one more upcoming xmas party. Life has been exciting so far. Recently I attended a beautiful candle light service at church and made some wonderful new friends. I also stayed over with my squaddies in a chalet after a tiring day of cycling;D The recent christmas service was also splendid;P
I was thoroughly entertained by the drama team's production. Yes, life has been looking up as the new year of 2011 approaches.

My cell group at church recently gained some new members. Both of them were quite sociable and I was excited to at the prospect of making new friends. People I hadn't seen in awhile came for service and I had a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends whilst making new ones. I feel truly blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people that give me a reason to smile at the start of each day.

The chalet stay is another beautiful memory that will stay with me forever. A secondary school memory that will forever be etched deeply into my mind. On the first day, my 3 other squad mates and I had a great time cycling. It was one of the few squad outings we had and I treasure the time spent together greatly. Turned out that all of us had active night lives and we spent that night watching horror movies and playing cards. When we finally decided to retire for the night, we found ourselves unable to as random jokes kept causing us to burst into laughter. I practically leaked about 50 tears as I lost control and just let the inner kid of me take over:) The Christmas and BBQ party was also serious fun and the food was delicious. Hope I will be able to attend more of such events in future! Anyways, I'm gonna go watch youtube vids so GOD BLESS and ciao!

With Love,
Eizabeth

Chalet stay:)

2010-12-22T00:07:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's a little pass 12 midnight today and I don't feel sleepy at all. Yes, today is the day I'll be sleeping over with all my squad mates;D It's such an exhilirating new experience and also a beautiful memory that I will hold dear to my heart forever.

Well, we didn't do much today. We spent an enjoyable afternoon cycling. A few rain clouds loomed above and threatened to spoil our day but thankfully, we experienced good weather for the whole day. It was wonderful:) Anyways, I have a feeling that tonight will be one awesome night filled with loads of fun and little sleep:) CIAO for now, I look forward to the christmas and farewell party tomorrow! Goodnight:)

With love,
Elizabeth

Shandong-Beijing GCP 2010

2010-12-19T15:06:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,

On November 7, just 2 days after returning from Fukuoka, Japan, I once again flew off to Shandong China for my Chinese Global Classroom Programme. It was an exhilirating experience to take the plane with all my school mates and I watched the sunrise from my window seat;D Well, the experience on the whole was very new to me. It was the first time I would stay in a boarding school and also the first time I travelled overseas with my friends.

Upon our arrival in Beijing airport, we had to take another domestic flight to Weihai, which took about 1 hour. I had my first taste of Chinese food on that internal flight. We arrived in Weihai in the afternoon and the tour guide decided to take us shopping first. Of course we were all exhausted since we took a night flight to China and really wished for nothing but a warm snuggly bed the moment our plane touched down. There was no helping it and we went to a mall. I wasn't particularly thrilled at the idea of shopping so I sat down with my friend and we had a pleasant chat. She was unwell so we returned to the bus early. After shopping, the tour guide brought us for dinner at a restaurant in a budget hotel. There, I learnt that Weihai locals like stronger tastes and so I didn't really enjoy dinner. The food was tieher too salty, too oily, too sweet, too sour or too bitter. LOL. Besides, I was exhausted and didn't have much of an appetite. We finally arrived in the school at around 7pm. By then, the sun had long gone and I thought that it was already 12am. Surprisingly, the students were still having lessons. A few students volunteered to help carry our luggages to our rooms. I felt slightly embarrassed but extremely grateful since our rooms were on the 6th floor. Just climbing up took quite a large amount of effort. That concluded my first day in China as me and my room mate sank into bed with grateful hearts, falling asleep almost instantly despite the cold.

It was considered winter or late autumn when we went to Weihai. Despite the cold, our rooms were not heated and mornings were terribly cold. Our window would be completely misted up every morning and the taps in our attached toilet dispensed ice-cold water. It was in a way, not all that bad since the cold water woke us up from our sleepy state every morning when we washed our faces. We finally met our buddies on the second day! The local students that would be showing us around met us after breakfast and brought us to our respective classrooms. I was lucky to be in the same class as two other students from my country. We sat near each other and had a great time chatting. There wasn't much time for interaction since classes were -strictly no talking- ones. I was surprised by the amount of discipline the students had when it came to their studies. It seemed like their whole life revolved around school and homework. They had school from 7.30am to 9.30pm and on saturdays, 8am to 5pm. What a life! It must be agony to not be able to do leisure activities on weekdays.

Well, lessons were quite normal. The teachers hardly joked around and they had politics class. I found their curriculum quite propagandic since they tried to instill a sense of communism among students. A student told us that they were socialist moving towards communism and that president Hu Jintao was not seen as the president in china, but the 主席. That was interesting to know.

Well, me and my roommate stuck quite closely together and met these two cute students who randomly decided to take us to the beach. It was pretty:) and we felt special since only the two of us got to go there.

We spent about 10 boring days in this fashion, attending classes and learning about Chinese culture. The days were rather eventful. However, me and my room mate created our own way of entertainment. There was a convenience store in the school and we bought table tennis bats and balls. We got permission to use the table tennis room and had an awesome time playing;D In fact we enjoyed ourselves so much that we decided to skip the shopping trip my teacher-in-charge had planned during one of the days. My friend fell in love with table tennis and our days passed enjoyably.

At the end of the 10 days, we left the school to go touring. It was quite a new experience and I learnt alot of history. Overall I had fun but not as much as compared to Japan. Now I'm blogging, I realized I don't have as much to say. 14 days in China's really too much. I think the best highlight was climbing the great wall:D It was tiring! HAHA XD Also, I would like to stress on the friendliness of the Shandong locals. They were so hospitable and it was an absolute delight to interact and experience their culture during my stay there. Can't wait for my buddy to come over to Singapore in January;D We're going to have loads of fun:D

With that I end my post on China. You gotta experience it yourself at least once in your life time:) So ciao then.

Love,
Elizabeth

PS: If u go to china, bring loads and loads of bottled water!

Recollections after travelling:D

2010-11-29T22:45:00.008+08:00

Ciaossu,

It's been a long long time since I last blogged. Recently I went to Fukuoka, Japan and also Beijing-Shandong, China. Both trips were amazing and I left behind many beautiful memories in both countries.

Immediately after I received my exam papers, I flew off to Fukuoka the next day. I was on a transit flight (to save about 700 bucks) and so I managed to shop around in both Hong Kong airport and Taipei airport. HK had nothing much but Taipei was more interesting. They had prayer rooms and a Hello Kitty play area. I ate Taiwan beef noodles for the first time and I would certainly recommend this dish to anyone who is going to Taipei, Taiwan in future. Anyway, after a whole day of flying, I finally arrived in JAPAN!!! I was super excited without a doubt, but there was nothing much to do since it was night time. I slept in my cousin, Kenji's room (vacated a long time ago since he's working in Tokyo). Anyway, the next day, I went to visit my Auntie Sally's grave and went shopping at Canal city (a shopping mall). The mall was humongous. There, I ate the one Japanese dish I had always wanted to eat in Japan...Tempura Udon!! It tasted simply fabulous! I also walked through an old Japanese street and found a shop that still sold yukatas (it was out of season). My uncle bought me one as a gift and I was simple delighted:) At least one of my wishes have come true:)I felt so unbelievably happy:D What a lucky girl I am.

The next day, I left Fukuoka for Nagasaki. I had an educational tour in the atomic bomb museum and visited ground zero (where the bomb had landed).The whole ground had been flattened. It's sad to find out that more people died from the after effects of the blast compared to the blast itself. Hopefully, there will be no nuclear war between North Korea and South Korea. I visited the peace statue and many other monuments before heading off to the hotel. If I remembered correctly, the hotel was called Nampuro and it was super OLD. Yet, it was modern enough and my room had an awesome sea view. A ferocious mozzie attacked me that night and I managed to kill it by 5am...So I didn't get anymore sleep, sigh. Still, it was nice watching the sunrise:) I took a dip in the hot spring for the first time in my life. It was an outta-this-world experience. I felt healthier by the time I got out of the bath and totally energized. In that hotel, I had my first 'Japan Hour' dinner:D I even got to eat in a private room. The appetisers were mixed fish sashimi, some seaweed and tofu. The flames were specifically timed to switch off by the time a certain dish was ready. The lady that served us was quite young and she wore a pink kimono. We had nabeyaki hotpot, a really fantastic soup and of course rice. The lady also brought in other dishes when we were done with the appetisers. It was a satisfying and simply scrumptious 10 course meal. Breakfast was buffet-style, or what the Japanese call "Viking". They served both western and Japanese style foods.

I went to Shimabara castle too. Can't remember what I did before that since it was about a month ago. The castle used to belong to Samurais and a few Japanese dressed up as Samurais and stood at the entrance to welcome us. They were really friendly and posed for pictures with me:D One of the guys even let me pose for a picture with his sword. It was sharp XD The castle preserved most of its original architecture and furniture. It was a fun educational experience learning about the 'ways of the samurai'. Our second hotel was not as nice as the first one. However, I got to eat horse sashimi for the first time in my life. It was the appetiser so I had no choice. It was surprisingly delicious though. I learnt that Japanese eat chicken sashimi too:S Well, they do lead simple lifestyles:D Our dinner was a semi buffet and I got to eat some ice cream afterwards:)

The next day, I went to Mount Aso. It's an active volcano in the town called Aso. I bought some volcanic rocks that cost about 300yen I think (quite cheap for a souvenir). The rock reflects different colours when placed in different angles. My mum was simply fascinated by it. She even went to the trouble of finding a nice place to display the rock. I learnt that sulphur is green since I got to look into the mouth of the volcano. It was a once in a life time experience:) It was surprisingly cold on Mount Aso since the wind was extremely strong. I felt worried that I would get blown off and my hands totally froze. Still, the air up there was really fresh:) (as long as you don't stand near the columns of gas being emitted by the volcano).

The last destination was Beppu. It was a place teeming with hundreds of hotsprings. Even the drain cover on the road we were driving on was emitting hotspring steam..WOW.. The whole place smelt strongly of sulfur but it was bearable.
Even the hotel we stayed in that night smelt of sulfur. It was a famous hotel and both dinner and breakfast was VIKING style. The hotel was really big and I had to walk about 20 minutes to get to the hot spring. It was good exercise though. I watched my first sunrise in a hotspring in the hotel in beppu. It was beautiful but I couldn't take pictures since there were many naked women around so I couldn't bring my camera along. I had an enjoyable time but I couldn't dip for long since I was a first-timer. I got drowsy after a while so I got out.

We went back to Fukuoka after that. It felt good to be back and Japan felt strangely like 'home' to me. I totally love their autumn weather:) It was comfortable, not too hot or too cold. We visited the supermarket (or should I say the HYPER HYPER MARKET) and shopped for dry foods that could be taken back to Singapore. I felt kind of sad at the thought of leaving Japan. The trip had been simply too fun and too short. Well, stuff in Japan is really expensive due to the YEN rising so high so I didn't buy much.I tried custard cake and cheese cake in Nagasaki so I didn't buy any. My uncle took us for a walk by the pier and we had lunch in the shopping centre. I ate at the food court for the first time. Two cute guys who queued behind me thought I was Japanese at first but knew I was foreign the moment I made my order. They looked at me with interest but I was too nervous to smile. I had a crepe for dessert and it was DELICIOUS!!! I think dinner was at a family restaurant I passed by on the walk back to my Uncle's house. I ate tempura udon (again) and the prawns were so large:D That ended our last night in Japan T_T

The next morning, after breakfast, I decided to go on a walk with my Uncle Ima and we walked for about 2 hours. I visited the beach and relished my last few hours in Japan. I really didn't want to leave. I really can't wait to go back soon:D It's late so I'll cut my post short. Hope everyone will get a chance to go to Japan. Even though I didn't go anywhere popular like Tokyo or Hokkaido, the Japan experience is still one that I shall never forget. The warmth of the people there, their beautiful culture and natural landscape. I LOVE everything about Japan. If I had the cash, I would bring everyone I love and care about to Japan. Anyway I have to sleep.
おやすみなさい。

With love,
Elizabeth aka Suzuki Minami :P

PS: I'm definitely going to Japan for my honeymoon!!!

10 down 3 to go!

2010-10-16T22:09:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,

It's been one of those hectic weeks. The exams are almost all over! There's only 3 exam papers left!!! Wheeeeeeeee:D I can't wait to finally kick off my shoes and just relax. HEHEH XD Already , I've made plans with a few otakus (anime fanatics) to visit the anime cafe immediately after the last paper! So far, I've only been there once and since then, my membership has expired. I can't wait;P

For the exams, we have already completed: 2 chinese papers, 2 language arts papers, 1 humanities paper, 1 math paper, 2 chemistry papers and 2 biology papers. What a formidable list. Only 3 papers left now but I've already fallen into the holiday mood...WHOOPS. I better get my glasses back on and start mugging for the last 2 days. Life's been better these days. I guess my hormones have just been acting up too much ARGH. Gotta keep my temper in check.

I would like to do well for this exam since there are many people I do not want to let down; everyone who cares, especially my parents as well as my awesome church cell group. Also, my SMP group mates who would like to continue SMP next year. I simply can't face them if I fail to meet the criterion. A special friend too, who I promised I would treat her for a day at resorts world. Reasonably, doing well for this exam has alot of meaning for me. I wonder how I'll do but whatever happens, I will never give up!!!

I've had news that a friend has decided to sit for the SAT1 and SAT2 exam. Well, his grades have always been consistent and I know he'll be able to do well since he works so hard. Today, we happened to meet up for lunch, and I asked him, how do you manage to focus for that 1 hour and study with absolute concentration. He just said: "coz I want to beat a certain someone." It was such a simple honest answer. True, in primary school, I had rivals so I worked hard to beat them. Now, I totally lost my drive. I don't have any rivals at school so I slack. Maybe it's an indication that I should work harder!まけない！

I had a good laugh from my friend the other day. Turned out that her school's physics paper accidentally attached the answer key to the back, ROFL. That's an epic FAIL lol. Every single script had the answer key, how could no one who had seen the paper beforehand not know? It's one of those unexplainable mistakes. I welcome this piece of news though, coz it helped to cheer up a few people who were feeling so stressed about the exams. Seriously, physics is so difficult this year! I must really buck up and do my best!

Well, I'd better go study now! CIAO then:) I shall survive till TUESDAY...The day of LIBERATION;D

With love,
Elizabeth

　　

Exams...next week! Good luck people.

2010-09-27T16:32:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's once again that time of the year... EOY examinations. Having not seen or updated my blog until today, I was more disgusted than angry at what I saw in my blog's tag box. I bet if my friend hadn't told me about it...I wouldn't have known until now.

Well actually, having read my tag box. I'm more angry than upset since a person actually tried to use another innocent individual's name to post negative comments on my blog. Even more shocking, is who I suspect this person to be. In my opinion, tagging anonymously is still better than using someone else's name to tag negative comments. People are hurt because of this kind of uncivilized gestures. It pains me that youngsters engage in such thoughtless behaviour and use such cyberbullying to degrade a fellow individual.

Behold the ugly nature of some people. They say nasty things and target poor victims, yet they themselves don't dare to own up and use fake names. Well, I hope this nonsense doesn't continue or I believe certain people will take action..Cyberbullying is not to be condoned.

Anyway, I thank all who rebutted these people and helped me to clear my name. Amidst all the drama, it is nice to know that someone cares enough. Life has been understandably hectic these days and it's heartwarming to know that people still visit my blog;D heheh XD Anyways I really have to go prep for exams... I've just realized how tough this year shall be. It'll be the survival of the smartest;P

Hopefully, the people who tagged me negatively will be more mature and stop their actions asap. Framing others by using their name is just not my thing. I'd rather the person tag anonymously. With a little love, I hope people will wise up and concentrate on their exams. I will not remove my tag box, unlike all the others who intend to do so as I feel freedom of expression is necessary to clear up all doubts. Removing the cobx would just mean I was pissed with them. Well enough chatter...gotta put this outta my mind and concentrate on my examinations. GOod luck everyone for EOYs!CIAO

With love,
Elizabeth

PS: I intend to refer the above matter to an adult. Hopefully the individual/individuals involved will stop their childish act and acknowledge that cyberbullying is wrong..I WILL NOT take the matter lightly as people are hurt by such improper usage of her name. So if you are involved. Please own up and we shall forget this ever happened.

Sigh, the exams are here!

2010-09-14T20:56:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,

Sighs, there are so many haters in this world but let's not ever let these people get us down. Whether or not I got any bday wishes, I guess his/her words reflect more on him/her than on my popularity. Well, many people have been asking me how I did up my blog. It's quite simple actually...You just have to find the correct blogskin on blogskins.com and paste it onto your blogger account's html template. I seriously don't remember what my blogskin was called but I'm sure it won't be very difficult to find:D So good luck to those who like my blog skin;D According to what I remember, the same blogskin creator has created more than just the animated blogskin I'm using now so hope you find one you like:)

Well, life this week has been fine so far. No major incidents have happened. There is an awful lot of tests though, in preparation for our end of year examinations. I must say, graphs are seriously difficult but I'm getting the hang of it...slowly:) I wish I could be faster so that I can ace my EOY exams!!! So i guess, wish me luck;D

I got a really good piece of news yesterday. For most of this year, me and 2 other friends at school have been working on a science project for a programme we joined called the Science Mentorship Programme (SMP). I'm proud to say that we have clinched a silver award and will get 100% for all our science project marks at school. We did not know we had won an award until the teacher msged us yesterday..I really thank everyone for their hard work in making this project such a success, expecially our mentors who guided us along the way, Xin Fengxue and Geng Anli. Sad to say, Mr.Xin has left the school where we learnt all about WRF for our project and has moved to NUS for an even more successful continuation of his teaching career. I seriously wish him all the best and I hope he never forgets us:D Me and my group mates can't wait to break to him the news!!!!!!!!!! Trust me, the jorney thru this project was long and arduous, but of course its worth every single minute of our time:D I really hope to do SMP again next year so I better buck up for my math and science results:D

Well, let's leave it at that for SMP. I would like to move on to the topic on friends now:D I must say that however anti-social I am towards girls, I still manage to make very good friends:D They're the type of friends who will stick by me no matter what and are all good listening ears:D I feel happy that I have managed to make these good friends, no matter how few there may be. To me, one good friend is more than 10 normal friends. Of course it's healpful at times to have many friends as they can give you many opinions on the same matter, however, I'm happy with just one or two. Sitting together during recess, chatting, discussing our futures. I just feel so close to their souls whenever we have a heart to heart chat:D You can actually sense the disappointment if you dun see them for just a day. Still, I have to work on making more "normal" friends with the other girls in my school and not be so anti-social. Sometimes, I really wonder why I get along so much easier with guys than girls. Do they just appeal more to me due to their easy-going nature?? Guess I have to put in more work...sigh...

Today, I went on a field trip to the Land Transport Authority's Hampshire Office near KKH:D It was rather enriching and the exhibits were displayed in great detail. I love walks down memory lane and was fascinated by all the old modes of transport used in the pre-war post-war times. It was truly exhilarating to see all the old modes of transport come to life;D Almost every door there was automated and the place seemed strangely futuristic. There was, however, an eerie feel to the whole place somehow. That was the same feeling I got while in the 8Q museum. *shudder* I hope it's just a crazy figment of my imagination. Well, above all, I really enjoyed the trip and I would ask every student to go for it;D It's definitely not a waste of time:)

Recently, I have a serious obsession with soft toys. I just love those furry little things:D They just bring indescribable joy to me whenever I hug/kiss them. I really wish I can own a kitten/puppy one day:D It would really make me feel less lonely as an only child...sigh...my current pet is of course...THE COMPUTER=.= BTW, I've been reading a fantastic book series by Rick Riordan called Percy jackson;D I'd reccomend everyone to read that book:D It truly makes ADHD/ADD people feel special and I admire Mr.Rick Riordan for writing such a book so kids with ADHD/ADD will feel less self-conscious about their disorder:D Even kids without ADHD can now understand more about kids who do and be more understanding towards them;D Truly, the pen and paper is by far, one of the greatest inventions ever:D Hope more wonderful and inspirational book series will be written for youths in the future;D With that, I go back to my GLOBALIZATION notes so CIAO;D

Love,
Elizabeth

PS: Be happy and if you dun like what I write in MY blog, you have no obligation to read it thanks;P

2010-09-12T14:13:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,

Today is a special special day;D Yepps, It's the day I finally turn 15! YAY! Today also marks the end of the one week vacation (that everyone has spent mugging coz of exams).

Well, last night and this early morning, I was watching a special documentary dedicated to those who died/grieved for their lost family members during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is heartwarming to know that in the face of emergency, most of them left phone messages to their loved ones and this probably helped their loved ones cope better after the whole terrifying incident.

Indeed, life is unpredicatable. No one expected the towerwho got hit 2nd to collapse first. Many civilian lives were lost in those few seconds. It was definitely heart wrenching. 9/11 has displayed the importance of security and since then the standard security checks at airports were raised significantly. As such, not all in lost since the incident...

Well, this year has been one of my best birthdays:D Many people wished me happy bday and I truly felt blessed this year:D I even bought a new pait of shoes and a snow hat;D Can't wait for my overseas trips this november:D I even went to see the doctor just now so I'll be recovering really soon:D YAY so enough for now:D and wishing everyone else good luck for exams/work/studies/wtvr:D BYEBYE!

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: My cake looked like the one in the picture:D Was fabulous!!! I thank my CG for bringing me so much joy and happiness:D Thank you Lord for giving me so much that I do not deserve. Amen.

School holidays:D

2010-09-07T21:06:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's been another wonderful/terrible term. LOL. Got an all time LOW for my MSG:( I really hope to do better next term. Well, I'm a person who doesn't spend time dwelling on the unhappy stuff so I can only hope to do well for my end-of-year exams! Yes, I must study hard...

Many things have happened lately. I got invited to Japan to stay at my Uncle's! Finally, I can go to JAPAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited when I received the news. Though I'm not going to any popular areas like Tokyo, I still have extremely high hopes for this trip. Hopefully, I'll get to wear a yukata and taste my favourite TEMPURA UDON:D Yes, one major part of the trip is to try out all the food!!! I simply can't wait to indulge in my favourite japanese ice cream and the luxurious japanese ootoro!!! Wow. If I'm lucky, I can even go fishing or plant wasabi;D

Today also marks very special day since two of my friends are celebrating their bdays today:D Yea, one turned 15 while the other turned 20;D Life's so exciting:) I sincerely wish them a sweet bday filled with lots of love;D My birthday's coming up too this Sunday:D Apparently, I won't be receiving any presents this year but its alright...I'm blessed with a good memory and remember so many ppl's birthdays but I guess I'm one to easily forget. I hope this birthday will bring me new breakthroughs and be an important milestone for me.

This one week holiday has not been much of a holiday so far and I doubt it'll be with the upcoming exams. Already, my first 2 days have been occupied by Math Supplementary classes and Thursday has been booked for a Science project presentation. I thought we'd left the mushrooms and fungi forever...sigh...Still, I'm sincerely grateful to the people who made our project possible..Mainly Mr Xin Fengxue and Dr Sun;D They're awesome people.. Also thank Ngee Ann Poly for accomodating us:D The science project for this half year was extremely innovating and my grp and I had loads of fun;D I hope to do SMP this year but I have a feeling that it won't be possible because the date to sign up has passed:( Well, maybe in JC I'll join another Science project:D

I'm glad to say that my relationship with my parents improved alot and I regained contact with a long-lost friend for primary school:D YAY! I also found out that another one of my primary school friends has joined St Johns' too and is in Zone 2:D It makes me proud that young people like us learn first aid and vital life-saving skills that can make a difference between life and death one day. Hope we never have that many casulaties to apply our skills to though:D The world is better off as a peaceful place:D

Well, this is only a brief description to highlight certain things that are happening in my life;D There's of course many more incidents, and many more to come. I apologize for not posting for a while;D The following weeks will be even busier due to the upcoming EOYs:D Thank goodness the hall has been air-conditioned;D We can now do our exams in a nice cool environment;D With that, till the next post:D CIAO!

Love,
Elizabeth

PS: If you ever need a friend, there's always one nearby;)

Exams...exams... and more exams...

2010-07-30T21:54:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,

Well, exams started yesterday. I must say I think I flunked humanities. Like seriously, 4 SBQ questions in 1 hour!!! The thought process completely got thrown out the window, there is no time to think and try to link all the points together. By the time we actually manage to process and link all out thoughts together, half an hour would have gone. Ah wells, its over now so no point mulling over it. Time to concentrate on other papers.

Anyway, on the bright side, Language Arts was a joke. Instead of doing an UNSEEN poem, the poem was so obviously SEEN. Meaning to say, it was straightforward and easy to understand, something my school seldom gives us. At least that'll pull up the aggregate score. However, my current math standard is still down in the dumps so I better buck up...DOUBLE WEIGHTAGE:(

Well, changing the topic, Huang Zhi Yang came to NY today!!! Hurrah. Too bad he just got back from NS camp so he has no voice to sing. Well, he's one of my favourite local singers:) Brilliantly eloquent and he also has a cute personality:)
I wonder what he did to his hair though...Shall not elaborate anymore:S
His visit was a nice break from the exams, I really can't wait for the carefree-er days to come. With the current situation, I must wait a long, long time. Well, we still got to enjoy a medley from the other singers:D That male singer was SHUAI! He had a real beautiful voice. The girl was unwell but she still sounded really nice. I guess I am passionate about local music..just depends on who is good. Same in all countries, you sing bad...no one signs you. Therefore the local music industry can still survive...We just need more good singers like Sun Yanzi,JJ Lin and Huang Zhi Yang.

Anyways gotta study:( For the 100th time...I MUST REALLY STOP SLACKING. BYE:D

2010-07-21T21:18:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's been a while since I posted. I have given up writing that idiotic speech! Let's hope an impromptu speech will do OK. I shall be talking about my experiences and feelings teaching a bunch of children as part of NYAA. Yes, sometimes they really make my blood boil but in the end, their innocence gets to me and never fails to bring a smile to my face. I feel so proud when I walk on the street and they greet me as their teacher. When a fierce adult teacher scolds them, it's heartwarming to know they seek comfort by holding my hand. Anyway, enough of the speech. Many things have been going on these few days.

Before I start, I added 2 new songs. "A little love" by Fiona Fung (she's cantonese like me) and also "Remember the Name" by Fort Minor. Block tests are set for next week and I'm not even 10%...Frankly, I don't think I'm ready AT ALL. I just don't get Math. All of the figures just don't make sense to me. My current topics however..Trigonometry.. seems easy to understand. I wonder how I am going to survive this block test period. I really DON'T want to flunk. Not only will I be upset, I would have let down my parents and also make it more difficult to close up the gap before the end-of-years...If ya know what I mean.

Anyway, St John's passing out ceremony was postponed to this friday. (it was scheduled for the first week after June holidays but a member of my squad was unable to be present). Well, all I can say is that I invite the takeover as a new challenge but dread it at the same time. Having handled some of the NCOs responsiblities since the beginning of the year, I must say a lot of responsibility is involved and being at the TOPS doesn't guarantee an easier life. Instead, something done wrong can result in dire consequences, just like how a doctor can never say OOPS during surgery. I hope things will go smoothly.

To tell the truth, I've never really loved St John as much as the other people...I think.. But I'm going to miss this batch of seniors. They have been the best thing that happened to me. They remoulded St John into a Uniform Group worth joining. No longer do they stick to the old way, instead, they are more flexible and understanding. Yes, the usual scoldings still happen, but at least, they explain clearly and this is what really defines them from the other generations. I really really will miss them alot:( Haiz...It's the first time I really want some people to stay...They really taught me alot within the short period of less than a year.

I won't be going to church for these 2 weekends:( I seriously need the time to study and I hope God will help me maintain my short attention span. I wish I had more drive to do well though, I just don't have the motivation yet:( Well, off to study... 2 quizzes tomorrow!

CIAO:D

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: Hope I manage to sell all the coupons...Good luck peeps! For both block tests and coupon sales!

What should I talk about?

2010-07-13T19:08:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
The research paper is FINALLY completed but now I have even more matters to worry about. My whole level recently received an assignment to make a speech and to present it in front of the class without hesitating or screwing up even once. Worst of all, we have to start speeches next week! I'm lost! I'm the 4th person to speak after drawing lots and I have no idea what to talk about. What topic can engage an audience?? How do I make the speech inspirational, motivational and interesting at the same time. The teacher said we have to talk about something we're passionate for. What's MY passion? I really have no idea.

I always admire speakers who are able to just face a large audience and talk to them, as though he's having pleasant conversation with one or two close friends. How is it that these people are able to talk so calmly to such a large group of people? Don't they ever get self-conscious and be worried of saying something wrong? Maybe I care too much. Whatever we talk about, it's very opinionated. There are always bound to be people who disagree. I guess I should just relax and go with the flow. It is always difficult at the beginning but hopefully, every speech will be a breeze after this. I even hope to move on to impromptu speeches in future.

Anyway, I have a certain interest to talk about Doraemon, the robotic Japanese cat. Yes, many people will wonder what's so inspirational, motivational or persuading about the cat. Well, for one, he never gives up no matter what. Even if his friend betrays him or exasperates him with his laziness, Doraemon never holds grudges and continues to hope that he will change for the better. He even does his best to help his friend step up the ladder of success and gives him moral support no matter how bleak his future may seem. Of course, I would also like to highlight that Doraemon never judged his friend.

No matter how useless his friend seemed, Doraemon kept believing in him and showed us the best in people. Even though everyone saw his friend as a loser, he never gave up and yes, this did help him lift his head high and retain some self-esteem. Often in this modern world, people tend to judge others by appearance. Of course first impressions do matter. However, if everyone keeps judging and stereotyping people, they will never be able to see what really matters and uncover the beautiful sides of people.

I find it sad that some people are ostracized because they look weird or have weird habits. I personally like to friend what other people call "weirdos" since it is really fun to discover that most of them do indeed have a whole new personality that they don't display if you don't know them well enough. Getting to really know people and making friends with them is such a wonderful thing. So now whenever I see someone sitting alone in the corner, I will approach them and extend to them my hand of friendship.

We all love having friends, having someone we can trust. But before we choose these friends, let's ask ourselves how should we choose them. By looks, or by popularity or by character. True, it's never easy but we should never ostracize weirdos. Learn Doraemon's wisdom and never give up on anyone. Just having some moral support can really mean alot:D

Well, that's the bulk of my script (unedited). I still don't see the links but I hope I'll do fine..GRIN. Anyway gotta go study, CIAO:D

Lots of love,
ELizabeth

GOOD LUCK FOR EXAMS PEOPLE OF NANYANG:D

In high spirits:D

2010-07-10T23:32:00.005+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today turned out to be another fabulous day:D I learnt to better appreciate the simple pleasures in my everyday life, went for service and had a nice time bonding with friends!

Ok, let's start with the simple pleasures part. Well, as we all know, we get tired of seeing certain people after a while, such as our parents. Especially if they nag and nag and nag all day. Well, I admit to finding them irritating once in a while, but hey guess what, I'm LUCKY. For one thing, not everyone is as lucky as me to actually have such loving, caring parents. Another thing is that I get to see them every single day. On good days, we chat like ol' buddies. I ask them about their past life experiences, how they coped with stress...BLABLABLA. But that's not the point. That day during class, the teacher told us to write down one good habit of ours on a small piece of paper. Thereafter, everyone got to share their one good habit in life. There happened to be a girl who said she greeted all her elders at the dinner table before eating. Yes, that's a very good habit. The girl sitting next to me, though we're not very close, made a comment that changed my perspective forever. She practically exclaimed! Oh how she wishes to have dinner with her parents more often. According to conversations, her parents are often overseas so they seldom see each other, or even talk. Just a little remark she made and it changed my perspective forever. I get to see my parents every single day! I'M LUCKY! I suddenly felt a type of warmth in my heart. It was such a beautiful feeling. GOD really loved me, I was touched.

Well, today was a kinda scary service. A service of deliverance. The preacher was interesting but I learnt of the awesome healing power. It was scary watching so many go into a state of "unnaturality" but at least I learnt something. Well, I seriously wondered if I was going to cry because I was so frightened by all that healing. However, when all the bad spirits were flying around, I sought comfort with God. He made me understand that there was nothing to be afraid of. All of a sudden, I felt the bad spirits' presence leave and I calmed down. Well, the others seemed to want to avoid this topic and I guess it's taboo with them. I should watch my mouth in future. Frankly, I still don't really get this ritual but I guess it isn't much harm. Still, it was kind of horrifying.

Next we all had dinner together at the airport. My parents turned up unexpectedly and yes, I was surprised by my cell group! They really proved themselves as polite, well brought up teenagers/young adults. I surprised myself too, feeling happy to see them there. They had come here for a little shopping and so just decided to meet us. I surprised myself by not getting agitated/edgy. I used to feel that way but I guess my parents aren't as old-fashioned as I thought they were before. I felt comfortable introducing them to my cell group:D My cell group was really polite and greeted them! Now my mom no longer could complain that youths these days have no respect for their elders. My cell proved them wrong and I really should continue hanging out with them. It was such a pleasant surprise:D Dinner was yummy but I wasn't very hungry. By the time I had finished the delicious whipped potato, I had no stomach for the chicken...LOL. Anyway, gotta rush that research paper! YES:( It's not finished yet...ARGHHH!!! CIAO

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: Friendship...Such a beautiful thing. Thank God for letting me meet such wonderful people:)

After cca fun:D

2010-07-09T21:08:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was a great day:D I never thought a little prank can make me feel so close to my squaddie:D More so, that with that friend, I wasn't angry at the people who played the prank. Instead, I thank them from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to have such fun with a friend I seldom get to hang out with. Since we are both from different classes, it's difficult for us to find time for leisure. CCA is one of the few chances we really meet and bond together. I felt that today, we surpassed a certain level and became even better friends than before.

The prank was harmless enough. Making us run 2 rounds of the school before announcing that the missing item (file) had dropped down from the sky into the St John room:D Haha..I haven't ran in a while, so I felt FIT today. Plus, WF ran with me and really kept my spirits up. Nothing can stop me from feeling as awesome as I feel right now. She really lights up my life. Another beautiful memory to add to my collection today:D

Tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to going to church! I've got alot of things to sell though:( I hope people won't mind too much. Anyway, homework has been piling on us like...anyway we can't catch our breath so you get the idea:S I've got so many research papers/reports to right. Wanna cry. Still, today was a great boost to my morale. It was also the first time I didn't mind staying back in school till 7pm. I just wanted to stop talking and have more fun with Woonie;D Still, we were tired and had to go home.I reached home at 8.00+, considered not bad since it was the peak hour.

A certain someone at school was emo-ing and trying to gain attention so we thought it better to leave her be. In the end she broke into tears and well, it wasn't a pretty sight. I wonder if she's ok now. Anyway, enough with that! I've been fed and watered so time to get on with that research paper! CIAO:D

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: I hope people donate generously to St John's. I guess HQ doesn't publicise very well. Still, we really really need the support of everybody! ONEGAI!

St John Day Parade:D

2010-07-02T12:17:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
Yesterday was SJ day parade and the whole thing was a GREAT SUCCESS. I really felt proud marching for my school this year. It was such an honour and also an extra special experience since it was my first time marching for SJ day parade. Of course, we must thank the NCOs for doing such a great job. They are the most successful batch I have ever met and I really shall miss them when they graduate! Well, wishing them success in life and I bet they'll enjoy JC:D

SJ has given me many beautiful memories. Yesterday's pizza treat from NCOs really surprised me! I never expected them to treat us! IT was such a pleasant surprise. This year in SJ has been so much better. We still upkeep the standard, but at least credit is given to those who deserve it. They make us see the sense in their scoldings and help us understand what we have done wrong. I never thought that I'd find my interest in SJ again so soon:D

Now looking back, it has been such a fantastic time. The tears, the sweat, the pain. Yet, I'm proud of telling others what I've gone through. It's such an accomplishment. Me, however pampered I am, can TAKE hardship. UGs really train one to become a better, more tolerant person.

Anyway, I'm unwell today so I went to the doctor and got an MC. I hope everyone else is ok and haven't caught my flu. I reaslly hope that Grace's surgery will be a great success and she will not have to experience so much pain afterwards. I hope that the swelling won't be too terrible and that after the end of it all, she will have a higher threshold for pain AND have an extremely gorgeous set of teeth. I bet she'll be ever so ready to flash us even more of her beautiful smiles when her teeth are ready!

Woon Fang is really such a brilliant friend. She may sometimes act nonsensical but if you need a chat, she's the right person to find. She knows what she needs to do now and studies really well. I guess I have a lot to learn from her. I wonder how I ever got along with her since we have such different personalities. I'm such a hopeless optimistic person while she's a pessimist and yet we get along so well. I guess St JOhn's does bond people together, more than we would ever know. I really thank God for letting me meet such an amazing person and being friends with her. She really helped me thru a lotta tough times.

Wing Yan, though I can't say I know her that well. Still, she has a really enthu and initiative personality. It's good to have people like her in the squad. It really taught me lots of life lessons to learn to get along with other people. I guess my people-people skills were not at all developed when I first came to Nanyang. Well, I feel that I have underwent quite a dramatic change since I have joined St John. I try not to be so much of a slacker. Maybe I'll improve even more as I grow older. It really takes a lot of willpower to decide to not stay and sit at the sidelines.

Well, having taken my medicine, I'm feeling kind of drowsy now.. Off to bed! CIAO:D

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: Don't be afraid to love...or get hurt, we will always have enough love within us to heal ourselves although it may take time:D

Back to School :S

2010-06-27T21:50:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Oh boy am I filled with apprehension. I seriously do NOT look forward to the start of the new semester. School life this year hasn't been very great and I sincerely hope things will take a 180-degree turn this semester. Hopefully I'll make a new friend (in my class) and get to know some old ones better! Yes its time to look into the future with optimism.

I wonder what great things God has in store for me this new term. The many projects that have yet to be completed are certainly one of the many things weighing on my mind right now. I always wonder if I can complete all my tasks punctually but things always work out so I guess I'll be fine. I'll just go with the flow tomorrow. I really hope I haven't lost my momentum during this one month.

I'm glad to say that during this holiday, I've gotten closer to God and that He shall guide me through the many more difficulties in my life. I must of course, change for the better and have a more positive attitude! Tough times don't last, tough men do! This is a really inspirational quote and I shall abide by it for the rest of my life. I shall persevere and do well in my studies. I shall not slack off like last year! yes! I shall get the help I need for math/physics/ humanities! I shall not let down the people who love me. With that, I better go sleep early and prepare for the next day! CIAO^^

Lots of love,
Elizabeth:D

Awesome Service tonight :D

2010-06-26T22:14:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was a really brilliant day. Pastor Kong preached! After almost a whole month of having trouble with the law, he's back. The verdict still hasn't been confirmed though but I believe that he is innocent. God will make sure the truth comes to light.

My mood was sort of dampened by a certain someone but I got my spirits up when I started to sing. To me, singing is a happy activity. The moment you use all of your heart to sing, you'll surely cheer up:D (as long as what you're singing isn't some emo song). Anyway, I had a nice dinner at the airport though SMRT had an alarming number of faulty trains today. Hope the system gets better soon.

Well, dinner was awesome as usual. However, I learnt that this year's camp wasn't very safe. All my squad mates had injured backs. I guess I also would have been injured had I attended. Still, I do feel more detached from St John now. Hope everything goes back to normal once school starts. My school's st john parade will be held soon and I wish it to be a great success.

Was watching MJ's copenhagen concert yesterday. He's really a legend! The one and only we shall ever see in this world. RIP Michael. Such a great man so interested in world peace, yet such a short life:( He's dance moves are too smooth. No one can ever copy him! His song "You are not alone" really makes you fall so hopelessly in love. It's one of those unexplainable things. His sincerity as he sings is what really touches peoples' hearts. MJ shall forever be rememebered. Anyway I got to go now, CIAO

Lot of love,
Elizabeth

God's wondrous gifts:D

2010-06-24T21:26:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's such a wonderful miracle when you find someone who actually thinks the way you do. How uncanny and COOL it is when both of you say the same thing at the exact same time. Even twins don't have so much affinity with each other... It is truly..let me say...WOndrous!

I've met only 1 person so far who says the same things as I do at the same time. It's like an invisible force has let me meet such a wonderfully close person. That force is God's love. His love, so great, helps people find their way to him..He gives everyone an equal chance to embrace Him in their arms. Whether or not you have beautiful looks or and ugly face, he never judges you till the final day of judgement. His love is impartial...We can choose to throw it away or cherish it. I'm happy that I made the right decision to accept Him into my life. He does give alot of useful advice and guides me to make the right decisions in my life.

Things have been improving at home and my mum is less temperamental. Well, she still screams but not as much. HAHA..I've got a good headstart on homework. Math is still a big question mark to me though...I really don't get it but I'll never quit trying:D Winners never quit and quitters never win so I'll stick with plain ole' hard work. I shall conqueor math one day!

I find Justin Bieber a good singer though he has quite a number of bad reviews. He DOES deserve to be the opening singer for ..We are the World.. since he has such awesome vocals. I don't know much about his appearance and appeal but people should not slam him so badly. He's just a teenager like you or me. I feel that bad comments should NEVER be expressed unless these comments are about something related to the Devil. SO my advice, if you don't like his songs, just leave him alone and don't listen to them. Those comments are really hurting...both his fans and him will know that! Still, I'm glad that God gave him his moment to shine and uploading his super talented home videos on Youtube was a smart step:D

Just received news that my aunt's safe and sound from her surgery. I really wish her a painless and speedy recovery! She's such a wonderful woman and I just admire her. Not to mention, her cooking skills are superb too! She always thinks of ways to make my holidays fun by inviting me for outings. I really love this beautiful aunt from the bottom of my heart. May God continue to bless her with good health and that her 3 children will return home more often and spend more time with her. Also, she has a devoted husband and may they enjoy many more yearsr of blissful marriage together.

Anyways my cereal prawns are not getting enough votes:( I don't think I can win the guitar but at least I tried! I still hope that I can win it for my friend though! It would delight him so much:) With that, God bless all my blog viewers and CIAO:D

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

Awesome night out :D

2010-06-23T22:59:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
I went to watch KARATE KID today with a few completely awesome church friends:D The movie really touched my heart. Indeed, real kungfu is never learnt for one's own selfish gain, but to defend oneself. The best battles are won by intellect, not by using the fists. Many dirty unethical tricks were shown in the movie. Dishonourable means should never be used just to gain the championship title.
I was disgusted that there is so much ugliness in the world but the ending was a good one. Not only did the lead child actor win the championship title, he also managed to let his opponent feel dignified in losing to him. That is what I call, a TOTAL victory.
What surprised me is that there was a kissing scene in this movie. That was totally unexpected. Teenage love is so innocent, yet so beautiful. I have a feeling that the girl was older than the lead actor but ah wells, it was sweet all the same. I realised that no matter how good you are, practice, practice and more practice will forever be the key to success. This was truly a though-provoking movie. In man's pursuit for selfish personal gains, some people stoop down to extremely low levels, defying their conscience. Is that really worth it? I'd prefer having a better night's sleep than defying my conscience by doing something unethical.
These days, I've been reading the word of God ever since I received my new bible. It is a really sweet book from precious moments and has a pink cover. Now I know why one's english will improve just by reading the bible since unlike other books, a significant amount of its text has to be analysed and annotated before one can realise the true meaning of its words. It is really a good read, both inspirational and spiritual. I would recommend non-christians to read it too if you want to improve your english..or are just curious to know if it's really brainwashing us. Even is you think christianity is just hogwash, why don't you just think of it as a good-willed hope that helps pull people back to their feet. Having prayed and realised God IS indeed with me, I would suggest everyone to believe and accept his word for his love is boundless!
Anyways, I've got to return to the laboratory tomorrow for my SMP. Have to wake up early and get to the lab so I better go:D CIAO!

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: I'm really glad that today I could add another beautiful memory to my collection. It shall forever dwell in the depths of my heart:D

Finally got new headphones:D

2010-06-22T14:33:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Not much has happened these few days. My schedule has been kind of tight though, so I didn't have time to post. Anyway, I tried to change my blogskin but I haven't found any I've liked (I looked for like 4 hours)..I'm too fussy aren't I?
My mum's mood has improved tremendously ever since she found out that this week is the last week of the holidays. I guess, she really does hate my presence but at least I got to spend some quality time with my dad. I did go shopping with her though, so I guess things are looking up. She's been threatening to divorce my dad (one day) and I seriously hope she is just joking. Her words really break hearts but for us, she's just like any other person seeking love and attention. Just, her tongue is just a whole lot sharper than other women.
Today, I finally got my new earpiece! Like finally! It's an awesome pair of headphones, the super huge kind that covers the whole ear. Maybe I should give anyone who can guess its price. It totally caught my eye though the design wasn't fantastic at all. Well, at least I can enjoy my own world of music again:)
Laboratory work is almost done at NP. But no, I can't relax just yet. I still have to write a research paper...yikes! I have no idea how to do that. Hope my project does well!
Sad thing to say, I haven't caught up with any of my friends this whole holiday. Been too busy to squeeze anything in. The only time I have, I spend it catching up on sleep. I've already started feeling my back-to-school blues. Currently, I have ZERO close friends in my new class...That kinda sucks since everyone else seems so close to one another. To top that, all the close friends I have are loners...So it's kinda difficult since they don't really care if we get to eat lunch together or not.
What to do? I'm kinda a loner myself but sometimes I do wish to be surrounded in a group..It's uncool to always be alone-.-
Anyways, I've still got a mountain of homework to finish by the end of the hols...so Cheerio:D ^^

Lots of love,
Elizabeth:D

PS: I'm totally in love VK:D

A better tomorrow:)

2010-06-14T22:57:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was much more peaceful:) Things improved a bit at least. I had to leave the house in the morning for my lab session, thus my mom had lesser time to scold me. She still treats me like a thorn in her flesh though...but I believe things will get better :D
Anyways, I went to a pub/restaurant for the first time today. My dad's side of the family decided to hold a family gathering there, and at the same time celebrate my uncle's birthday. I don't know how old is he but well, definitely more than 55. Glad to say, he's in good health and had a couple of drinks just now. Well, the pub is famous for it's wide variety of beers imported from all around the world and also its humongous sausages. My cousins and I didn't really enjoy the mussels but we found the sausages pleasing to the palate. Sad to say, there weren't alot of sausages.
As we are all underage, the only beer we could drink was called "Beck's Ice bear". Frankly, it smelt a bit alcoholic and tasted like plain water. To me, it looked like sparkling fizzy water so I ordered cranberry juice instead. The pub/restaurant had a one-man band who performed on request. He had a beautiful voice and really warmed up the atmosphere at the pub.
Outside, there were occasional shouts of GOALLLLLLLLLLL! Apparently, the pub had installed a big wide screen TV to show the World Cup so as to attract a larger crowd. I guess many people bet on soccer, at least, more than I expected. The cake took an extremely long time to be served and I had to leave early since my dad had to go run an errand. Nevertheless, chocolate mousse is scrumptious:D
My mother left the place in high spirits and I hope it'll last till the end of the week. I realise though, that as long as she doesn't see my face, she leaves me alone. Hope that this difficult peace can be maintained. Anyway, I sincerely believe that things will get better:D God shall certainly be there for me:D For now, I'll just have to treat this difficult time as a trial of patience and increase my capacity as a person:D Anyways gotta go, CIAO:D

Lots of love,
Elizabeth:D

PS: thanks for dropping me a text on my cbox passers-by, it really means alot that there are still many kind-hearted ppl in the world who care for total strangers like me:)

Liz's life lessons: A nice big tub of ice cream never fails to liven up the mood;D

Please.. :(

2010-06-13T16:00:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
I feel like just jumping down a river to drown. A person like me, should nvr have come into your lives. I'm so slow, so stupid, so idiotic...I'm not fit to live on this earth. Why, whenever I do something right you just fail to see it??? You always see the worst in me. It's so hard. I just get sick of trying to please you I forget to be myself. Forget that I'm a teen and I'm supposed to be out having fun... Why can't you see the hurt I go through.
All I want, is to be accepted. Everyday, you make me feel less and less a part of this family. Like I should be sent back to the place where I belong. Unloved and despised. 14 years. The initial charm has worn off. Now, I'm but a scab on your skin that you can't wait to flick away right? You don't trust me, don't bother to know me. You always think you know what I'm thinking when actually you don't. I never try to piss you off on purpose. Why do you make me feel like everything that goes wrong is my fault? What exactly did I do that made you hate me to this extent... You...the one person I never wanted to let down. Why do you so cruelly tear me apart day after day.
Is it not enough that I do my best. I try and try...but all you see... are the things I do wrong. Why can't you just open your eyes a little wider, see the difficulties I'm going through. I'm trying to rectify my mistakes. I really am. Why do you fail to see all this? No human is perfect, no one is. Must I be perfect before you accept me as your daughter? You did something a mother should never do. Despise me. Even now, you fail to acknowledge me completely. It's ok...but can you please at least not tell me...It hurts.
I've let you down haven't I? No matter what I do, I'll never be perfect and you can't accept that. My mentality is different. Yet you expect me to be of equal wavelength as you or else you find it meaningless to talk to me. Can't you for once..be my mother,cuddle me in your arms..accept me for whatever I am. As the years go by, you seem more and more like a stranger, distancing yourself from me. So after 14 years, you finally gotten sick of me. I am the "idiot" in your eyes. Not fit to be called your daughter...THAT SUCKS.
I just want you to be proud of me. I'm so scared to things wrong but things just don't go my way. Why can't you understand...I really miss the times when I felt warmth and received assurance just by being in your presence. This light in my life is fading. The prospect is bleak... I hope things will get better...

Yours,
Liz

PS: Thank you God. For hearing my prayers. With you, things will definitely get better:)

that's life for you

2010-06-12T11:12:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Yet another noisy day at blk 123. Life totally sucks with this sharp-tongued person shouting insults in my ear. Well, at least one other person besides me has had enough. It's difficult enough being called an idiot all the time when I know I'm not.
Sighs... Tolerance is a virtue after all. I guess I'll just have to learn to live with it since she's my mother forever. But no, it's not always this bad. She has her good moments though. I wonder if it's coz of certain things she's been dealing with alone that caused her fluctuating mood. It's really quite scary and unpredictable.
Nevertheless, words still do hurt people and I really wish she would let loose on some of her insulting words. At least my dad's with me. I guess he has had enough of her ruining his ego. I'm trying my best to shut whatever that's untrue out so I'm still coping. Well, I wish the volcano will erupt soon and stop tormenting me anyway. It's tough hearing yourself being mocked/insulted without having to live in peril of getting whacked. I feel like a fugitive who can't wait to get out of jail the moment she has the chance. (OK, maybe I exaggerated a bit on this one)
Still, she's the best mother I've ever had and no one can ever replace her. Though she sounds like a terrible person (not to mention difficult to live with), but at least she does her job...though she's been slacking quite a lot these days. She puts in alot of effort as a mum and no one can deny that. Maybe it's just coz she's unwell and thus she feels more cranky then usual, but the storm will calm sooner or later. Well, enough of this chit chat, I gotta go blow my nose... I think I've cuaght the flu too:(
Lots of love,
Liz

Camp Prep ~ fun only with friends

2010-06-07T19:18:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was another back-breaking day. My squad mates and I carried loads of bulky items and got splashed by kerosene. Well, despite all these tough tasks, I must say that campfire prep has been a brilliant platform for squad bonding. All of us weren't too keen on lighting the fire though. We are all 'scared' of the flame. But who wouldn't be?? Since the lighter came cheap and the flame kept burning our fingers instead of the fire starter..LOL
Still, we managed to get fires going in all BBQ pits after about 1 hour. Mine died 3 times but at least some parts of my charcoal turned white. Still, I deem it a failure since it didn't get hot enough to cook any real food. It was worth the charcoal stained hands and the numerous attempts to 'revive' the flame since I was amused by my squad mates accidentally burning the marshmallows they were roasting. Burnt marshmallows seriously look evil (mutated carbon blob)...HAHA :D
The washing up part was interesting too:D Splash, Splash, sploosh:D The weather too was pleasant... Cold after the morning rain. Well, after cleaning up, we set off for lunch before buying wood. The firewood was heavy, but at least, it was more bearable since the 4 of us were sharing the load. I made a new friend on the way to the lumber warehouse:D
Woon Fang finally managed to open the kerosene can (of course Grace helped alot too) and we finished the day with a generous splash of water to clean up the mess. I certainly hope that no one shall accidentally throw a cigarette into the pile and set the school alight:S That would be terrible!!
Overall, this experience unlocked a new memory in my heart. Life lessons were also learnt. I hope life has more surprises awaiting me:D Ciao

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

PS: this post doesn't really link very well but nvm:D

Report Book Day!

2010-05-28T13:55:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Well, yesterday was the last day of term:D Like finally, the summer holidays are here! April and May have dragged on long enough. I enjoyed the last day of Sabaticaals. Now I stand here proud to say that I have learnt how to play table tennis. In a short span of five days, I am able to play fairly well (at least to me)!!!
Table tennis has taught me something about myself. My greatest weakness! I lack focus! If I can be more focused, I would probably be able to complete more amazing feats and bring myself to a whole new level. I also need to work on my listening skills. The problem with me is that I tend to talk too much and not listen. I guess I really have to work on that. Kah Hui proved herself as a great table tennis player:D She came in first during the assessment!!! I am really really happy for her!
As for CSI armageddon, we watched many short documentaries till some of us got nightmares. The way the director films them is really igenious! It successful instills fear in the viewers and the freaky music certainly adds on to the mood. Turns out that although the Mayans were really smart (predicting eclipses accurately and all that), they were also an overly religious civilisation. The depiction of blood-letting and human sacrifices during the documentary really sent chills down my spine. There were also many gruesome facts that revealed the barbaric nature of humans in face of famine/ drought. People turned to desperate measures and devoured their children during famines. This was evident in the Egyptian civilisation since the carvings in the temple walls stated so.
The rulers of different civilisations had all the power, but they also had a great responsibility to ensure that their people lead peaceful and abundant lives. When crops fail or there's a famine, people stopped believing in their rulers. This caused internal conflict and the rulers thus lost power. What an interesting yet savage world!
Now enough of this violence. School has been much more bearable and relaxing since sabaticaals started last friday. We still get tons of homework but I guess I can finish it during the hols:D Only 1 teacher requested for remedials during the hols. I don't think I will turn up ever since he proved that he was such an irresponsible person. Trust...so difficult to build up but so easily lost. He should at least have the decency to apologise. Yet, he says still insists that this entire matter was solely my fault. What a prat. Remedials?? What a waste of time. Almost everything he goes through in class is so confusing. Why didn't I have the same problem with the relief teacher? She's 10X better! At least she took time to explain. She tries to adjust her teaching method so we understand. Now you're back, sometimes I wished that you fell in love the environment in China and decided to migrate there:( I wonder if I'll do ok for the coming block test now. Some classes already know the topics to be tested but you have told us nothing.
I feel sad. I used to trust and r espect him. Trying to defend him in front of the other pupils. Now I know that you are indeed, a hypocrite. The students were right about you. Learning new concepts can't be taught Math olympiad style. We'll all fail... I sincerely wish the relief teacher stays and you transfer schools. It's all for the best...
Still, I hope you shall change your attitude during the start of the new semester. It's bad enough that I am accused for not handing in something that you forgot I had handed in personally to you. Much less so when you still talk to me like that. Actually, I'm more upset than angry...
On the brighter side of things, I think my people relations in school have improved so I'll continue working hard on that:D To everyone out there,
Happy Holidays:D

Lots of love,
Elizabeth

Life's like that.

2010-05-24T20:44:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
I re-did both worksheets after all. Haiz...
Well, the sabaticaals this year aren't too great. Frankly, the misc fees are preposterous! They shouldn't assume that we all are rich enough to pay for this kind of activities. In my opinion, I feel that a more effective solution would be to start the holidays earlier instead of killing time playing a new sport. Every single year, I do not get my first choice sabaticaal... Maybe the computer system has something against me?? Ah well...
A classmate of mine skipped her AM session sabaticaal. Well, she probably did not listen in the previous class and forgot that there was a change in venue. Well good riddance to her. To her, I was never a classmate so we should just keep things that way. I don't interfere with her life and she stays out of my affairs. I just hope the teachers aren't going to get me in trouble coz I'm in her class but I'll probably 'remind' tomorrow:D
Louisa has got loads of votes:D I hope more people will vote for this beautiful person with an extremely bubbly personality. She seriously deserves the pageant title:D Well if you read this post, please go to this URL--->
http://www.asiaconference.org.sg/2010/comp-games_pageant.php
and vote for Louisa (F5). She's really a beautiful person, both inside and out:)
Well, I realized I completed both worksheets in good time. It's barely 9pm. I look forward to another beautiful day tomorrow. Everyday has an interesting story to tell. I almost laughed my head off at table tennis. I still can't do a proper 'loop' though and I hope I will improve during tomorrow's table tennis session. That's all for now, oyasumi:)

Lots of Love,
Elizabeth

PS: Vote for Louisa Althea Tay!!!!!!!-->
http://www.asiaconference.org.sg/2010/comp-games_pageant.php
I'll appreciate that alot:D

What a life..

2010-05-23T20:22:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
School life used to be a joy. When did it become a form of torture then? Everyday seems to be getting worst. What more, the some of the teachers are as irresponsible as certain students there. There has been an increasing number of cases where worksheets and/or assignments have been lost. Worst of all, the person/person involved do not feel any guilt towards their victim and simply shakes off all responsibility. Preposterous!
From a young age, I have always felt that schooling days were the best time of my life. This is not the case anymore ever since secondary school. Just yesterday, I was told that my worksheet had not been handed in although I had passed it to my teacher directly. What disgusts me is his attitude towards my misfortune. He gave me the impression that it was my fault I happened to be absent and handed in seperately from the class. Thus, I had to redo it. Well, he lost not one but two assignments. And both of them, I had extreme difficulty doing (one involved Math Olympiad sums).
It is terrible enough when someone loses your 'hard work'. Even more so when he acts indifferent, as if you have only yourself to blame. Just this simple incident, and my respect 'poofed' into nothingness.
To me, if he had at least bothered to search through his stack of papers, I would have re-did the assignments. However he did not, choosing instead to assume that I had not indeed handed in those 2 assignments.
Someone I thought I could trust, has just terribly trampled upon my pride. I loathe and detest such people. It is a terrible blow since I used to defend his teaching style since I felt that he at least had a good character. I was wrong.
Thankfully, I have friends that I can still depend on. God has answered my prayers and I am now getting along better with my class, though we may not be extremely close. At least, they offer help when I need it. I too, hope to be someone they may look for if they require some assistance. It is thanks to these kind of people, that allow this world to remain bearable enough to live in. I hope, he shall put in some effort to find my worksheets and not put the enitre blame on me.

Signing off,
Elizabeth

Things will get better.

2010-04-25T15:38:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
I haven't blogged for a while, been busy.Things haven't being improving in the new class... I feel ostracized and discriminated against although I don't know why. I just don't belong there. It sucks to be put in such a class. Yes...everyone has a strength. I've tried to know everyone better for the past few months and what happens? A girl I barely know backstabs me...WOW
In a way, having few to no friends in this class helps me to study better..but the feeling of loneliness is painful to bear. I'm just not allowed to fit anywhere. They look at me like i'm a freak when i polish boots or whatever in class...Like hey! I know most of them are from performing art/sport ccas, that doesn't mean uniform groups are useless...What's wrong with these people?
Things at home aren't any better. Today, my mum called me a pig about 10X coz she felt like it. Yes, these words hurt, even when i try to shut it out. Why is everything that I do my way considered stupid to HER?
Everything I say is nonsense...how about her? No wonder my dad just ignores her these days...Whenever she throws a tantrum...I hope things will really get better. Yes she's not well, but that doesn't give her the right to say such mean and degrading things to us...It HURTS. I'm tired...
Thank God I still have the CG to cheer me up at church...or i'll really get a mental disorder. The part about being the only child...you seldom get a chance to vent your fustrations since there is no one to talk to. Even if there is, you may not trust him/her enough.
Well, I'm busy....GOTTA GO:D

Lot of love,
Liz

PS: I shall pray for a better tomorrow.

A "New" Me:D

2010-03-03T21:05:00.001+08:00

Ciaossu,
Things aren't going so well for me in my new class.....I get this feeling people hate me...Is it true I only get along well with guys??? LOL... In Pri. School, I nvr made a single female friend...That's actually close...just those fairweather friends that say Hi if they feel like it or ignore you completely on a bad day.

Obviously something's wrong with me... Hmm...I wonder how I can improve? This week is so hectic!!! Last week of lessons before OBS and the holidays so all the assignments are due! I'm beginning to feel the heat of Sec 3 Life. I actually feel tired out this year, which is good coz I'm an insomniac..So I can sleep better since I get more tired during the day. Well, this is timely since my heart is still healing...so yea...it's sped up my recovery...

I'm still getting quite stressed up...seems like I just dun fit in my new class... It's difficult to get 'in', I'm still hopelessy 'out'. Hopefully OBS will help me understand my classmates better. Anyways...gotta rush LA now!!! CIAO

Lots of love,
Liz

PS: thank you dear friends for all the support you've given me:D

Driving me crazy..Day 2 or 3

2010-02-17T15:50:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was one hell of a hectic day...First...well...I was (and is still) having a terrible cough. Then well, my head kept spinning this morning, and I vomitted 3 times during PE. Fantastic way to start the day isn't it. Besides that, I also vomitted bile..it was revoltingly bitter.
Next, I got scolded by some friend though I understand that she was damn tired and had mood swings..It still hurt me though, but I'm glad we made up:) [I think]
Well, the matter got sorted out in the end and I got to attend that really important meeting so yea...at least that worked out.
Thereafter was Chinese class...Checked my horoscope in the papers...BAD LUCK. Oh well, what to do...Things would have been much easier to bear had I been able to keep in touch with a certain someone. But no!! Morning when I called...Defiant answer: If there's nothing on I'm gonna hang up!
I rellay felt like I got whacked in the face...that feeling totally sucks.. Still, I managed to seek some comfort from friends in school as well as friends online.
Haiz...yet it still hurts...The person I love so much is not there....what's the point...I've seen enough to understand what's going on but I'd rather a clean break than a cold war...It's so much more tiring...
Having to cope with the demands of the year..and still EMOTIONAL STRESS.....
I ke tou to the altar yesterday and hit my head real hard...but sighs... I got this coming for deceiving certain people too...THIS SUCKS.
Well, I've got a mountain of Homework waiting for me so Ciao, will post soon:)

Love,
Liz

PS:U say u want me there..but your actions tell me otherwise...Sometimes...it's better to let go...
I'm so scared..I dun know what to do...
Seems like my "breakup" and yours means 2 completely different things...When can you see the light??

The loneliness...Day 1.

2010-02-14T22:08:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's day 1. I try to tell myself I'm okay but life's rough. My mum...she just keeps complaining about life and expects everyone to listen to her crap. Things that don't even matter like someone forgot to say hi to her at some gathering or ignoring her totally...Hey, who cares...They're not even direct relatives...
2nd thing, my uncle tries to act funny with me to put me in a spot and she starts criticizing him. Thereafter she closes in on me and scolds me about how I could have handled the situation better...
Hey! today is the first day of CNY...get a life!!! Can't she say something nice...
I'm upset enough...I'm 15 and I got to deal with matters of the heart???It's really testing my patience...I feel stuck in this horrendous nightmare...You know I really felt like getting drunk just now..too bad I'm underage...I just wannna get wasted and have a good's night sleep:( Is that too much to ask for?? Why is my mum getting so sensitive about everything?? Does it matter whether someone u only see once a year says hi to you or not?? Hello...we dun even know them well enough to be friends...
Why do my break ups always end on special days...either it's a birthday or it's VALENTINE's day..That's sooooooooooooooooo killing me...
You know how much I wish I could cry and just solve everything just like that... but no that will never happen...I want to shut it all out...all the crap, all the heart trouble...all the sadness...Just let it go...
Why can't he see how I feel??? As much as I don't wanna break up...I've got to...
Why can't he see how much that hurt me... "I will not cry, because i know there's weakness in your eyes...I'm forced to fake, a smile, everyday of my life, my heart can't possibly break when it wasn't even hold to start with..."
It's the saddest to have no more tears left to shed...I'm so shed...so tired...
Yet,.......Oh nvm....it's always difficult to see the big picture when ur in the relationship...but this skill is vital......................
It's having a direct impact on my life...I dunno how long I can keep on going...
I really don't know.

Love,
Liz

PS: Happy CNy fwens...Hope things will reach an actual result soon...
pls...ur tears are precious...it hurts me more than it hurts you...

Left...alone..gone...with..the..wind.

2010-02-13T23:02:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Yesterday was a bad night. The night I realized a terrible happening. It was also the night I realised the most serious flaw of someone so close to me. Childishness and stubbornness. These are the devils that trepidize our relationship and make me feel so insecure about the future.
It was around 10++ last night and he chose to go with the majority than send me safely home. It was such a terrible feeling being all alone on the opposite platform ,
wondering if I would be able to get home safely. The feeling of being alone struck me for the first time since I met him and suddenly I felt so cold inside, the familiar warmth had suddenly disappeared. Like some horrendus whirlpool, my whole life came crumbling to pieces as I surveyed my importance and significance in his heart. It was awful knowing I had lost him. I was close to tears but I couldn't cry till I had gotten home safe and sound in my bed. If my parents saw it would really break their hearts.
Well, anyway, I was able to withhold my urge to cry and all the time my heart was so close to breaking. Till tonight, the matter hasn't yet been solved and the taste of disappointment and upsetness still lingers..........Such a terrible feeling.
I wonder what I should do...what to do...what to do...
I'm so mentally strained and tired now...it seems that the future is bleak..Night.

Love,
Liz

PS: Please dun be like that...it hurts...it hurts so much...

Sec 3 is indeed stressful...

2010-01-28T20:43:00.001+08:00

Ciaossu,
Life is hectic these days. It's difficult to even find time to unwind. All the SIA proposals are due tomorrow and till now, i haven't found an SIA group...What am I going to do??????????????????????????
Well, enough worrying about that. Life's gotta carry on anyway. Today, Mr Mackintosh started us off on Source Based Questions for Integrated Humanities. Obviously our school LMS site was hacked so it is under maintenance. So currently, there are no notes for reference on the site. I am having even greater difficulty since I have not purchased 2 of my science textbooks and there's a quiz tomorrow. ARGH...*pulls own hair in exasperation*... Haha, enough of the drama, it is time to buck up. At least my LA SIA group is fairly responsible and I have been able to collate and tidy up our proposal which will be ready for submission tomorrow:)
I believe every cloud has a silver lining (this basically means that everything has a sunny-side) so after all this stress of deadlines, things will soon begin to calm down.
I am attending a SMP launch tomorrow at Ngee Ann Poly, wonder what amazing takeaways I will have from this event. Things are surely looking up this year, and though I'm quite shed by the amt of work so far, I am definitely ready to take on the endless possibilities that are about to come...that's is of course after I recharge my batteries...CIAO!!!

Lots of love,
Elizabeth;)

PS: Spread more love into this forsaken world we call our home...

So so so relieved!!! Thank you:)

2010-01-25T20:38:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today, I learnt that there is some love left in the world. I was getting frantic after school since I didn't know where the Bukit Merah place was to collect my lost file. The first taxi driver got me deperate. He kept telling me the place never existed...but luckily he never asked me to pay the fare for driving me 2 bus stops down the road. The second driver was much nicer. He actually bothered to make a phone call to find out if it was actually a taxi kiosk and when he confirmed the location he took me there:D Such a nice driver. Well, he gave me a discount...plus he offered to fetch me to the nearest MRT station after I had collected my file. And the most astounding thing was that he didn't on his meter, he said he didn't want to charge me:)

So my total cab fare was like 10 bucks.(I couldn't take no as an answer...so pai seh) Well, of course I thanked him profusely. I never expected a total stranger to be so nice. Yes, all is NOT lost. There is still kindness in the world. Yes, special thanks to everyone who helped me during the period where I lost my file. Thank you for lending me the worksheets to photocopy so that I can hand in my homework on time. Also, I am especially grateful to my dear for being so calm and cool to help me get back my lost file:) I'm such a lucky girl to have so many people around me who care:D Anyway, gotta mug...CIAO

Lots of love,
Liz

PS: Happy Birthday Grace!!! Hope you like your prezzie:)

Renovations...noise pollution...

2009-12-30T15:08:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
I have a splitting headache. The sounds of drills and breaking cement 'jolted' me out of dreamland, plus it made me unable to re-enter the 'happy place'. I feel so restless and light-headed. Being sort of 'hyper', it's difficult to fall asleep at night, especially since I have not heard someone's voice for a long time. I really really miss him...Haiz...My head keeps spinning, just like the drill and I've lost my appetite.
Life's rough...I hope the holidays quickly end! There's nothing much to do, especially since I have no siblings and I feel soooooo restless. I'm going to go crazy if I have to stay at home any longer!!
Well, this holiday has really recharged my batteries, or should I say, overcharged them. I've even gone to church with some friends and enjoyed the experience:) I'm glad that this hols, I made new friends and also had time to catch up with old ones. Also, I had time to reflect about the past year. Well, I've got a lot to do to catch up with my peers so I have to find my resolve asap!! Ganbate! Anyway, I don't really know what to post now so CIAO:)

Lots of love,
LIZ

The true meaning of Christmas.

2009-12-26T23:38:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was the christmas celebration. Though it was only 1 day late, the christmas spirit seemed to have already vanished completely. Not that I expected any presents since it was customary that teenagers won't get them anymore. But what really took away the christmas spirit was that the one and only cousin I had under 12 was not given a gift by everyone. Well, my family prepared a 82 dollar lego set for him since that was the only present we needed to buy, but it turned out that most of the other relatives did not even bother... That's the disappointing part. We, the non-christians knew the basic courtesy and did our part for christmas. But they, as christians, how could they not know and not bother to buy the youngest one a gift??? Though it may not be anything fantastic, at least it was a gift from the heart...IS that soooo difficult?
Today, my cousin only received 2 presents...both from non-christian families. Why did the christians forget the true meaning of christmas, while we non-christians made and effort to 'give more than to receive' though we don't celebrate the occasion?
The party food this year was also a disappointment. Unlike the previous years where there was turkey and ham, this year saw a 180 degree change! There was no turkey nor ham, and the food was mostly catered and not meticulously prepared. There was no effort to find appealing food like hotdogs, chipolatas and nonsense that we normally eat during parties.....instead, we were served mutton rendang, extremely spicy laksa that not everyone could consume and side dishes of capsicum fish, cereal prawns, etc.
So you could see it was hardly a christmas feast. This year didn't feel like christmas at all, it was just another passing day. I never expected a half-hearted present of chocs from the local supermarket...It seemed like the whole meaning of christmas was not displayed this year. I guess the recession could be the reason but still christmas doesn't feel like christmas unless people actually put their hearts in the true spirit of the occasion. Even if it's just a small gift like a 5 bucks toy, at least you bothered...and that's what it all matters....

Lots of love,
Liz

PS: Missing someone a whole lot.....I wish'd you were here...
And most importantly, I'm not trying to offend any christians......really, what it all matters in the end is the spirit of giving...not the presents...so sorry if anyone gets offended or misunderstood me...

What is love?

2009-12-12T23:50:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
No one can define love.
Love is an indescribable feeling.
It makes one see the world in a whole new different light.
It makes one see common everyday things as beautiful symbols of love.
It is a piece of heaven.
Simple gestures like a smile from that special someone can make your day.
It is the best remedy for a soul broken and torn countless times and perhaps, also the only remedy.
It is the most precious gift anyone can give you, even diamonds or gold bars can't match it.
When you're with that special someone, you get a glimpse of an out-of-this world eden.
The earth revolves around the two of you and no one can ever break this bond.
Not everyone is lucky to have a one and only their whole life.
If it happens, you must hold on to this person and never let go.
Love has the tendency to bring a person closer to the other no matter how impossible a situation seems to be.
The word 'impossible' does not exist in the 'LOVE' dictionary.
Love is not based on sex or any materialistic gains. True love can only be attained when 2 hearts link together as one and form an unbreakable bond.
When you see him/her, you can't help feeling ridiculously happy.
Everywhere you go with that special someone becomes a sweet memory.
Every gift you receive from him/her, no matter how insignificant it seems to others, means the world to you and him/her.
There is no actual reason for loving that special someone, you met and the feeling just develops naturally.
When you love someone, you would always want him/her to smile and would protect him/her with your life.
Life loses meaning without that him/her.
Love songs suddenly hold a lot of meaning.
Everything you eat/drink is automatically shared between the 2 parties.
You don't like crowded places and prefer sitting down somewhere quiet and get to know each other better.
You never run out of things to talk about.
Age will not matter over time.
Everything he/she says, you will remember word for word and take it seriously.
You start seeing her/him as a potential marriage partner and not just a fling.
Falling in love is like falling into a bottomless pit, it just gets deeper and deeper.
You would do anything just to see your special someone smile and stop her/him from ever hurting.
Holding hands becomes a natural occurrence.
Not speaking/ hearing his/her voice for one day may kill you.
You would never share your special someone with anyone else.
Looks don't matter, not at all, you just love him/her for who him/her is.
You would change the world just to stop him/her from hurting.
When he/she's upset, your shoulder is always available.
You wouldn't mind missing sleep just to hear him/her breathing while asleep.

Whether you can help it or not, once you fall in love, there's no turning back. Love can be mutual or non-mutual and there are a lot of different kinds of love. Whatever the type of love,learning to love and being loved is the greatest gift once can be bestowed upon once they arrive into this world. When you find the right person, make sure you hold on to it and never let go.

Cheerio:)

Lots of love,
Liz

The human heart..

2009-12-10T16:10:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
The Human Heart...In this case, I am not using the term as the organ that pumps blood around your body. Instead, it refers to the degree of humanity and how this organ gives you what we call "feelings". Of course, you might say that the brain is the stimulant that gives us our emotions but since emotions are always associated with the heart, I feel that it is a more appropriate choice to talk about this topic. As you know, no one is perfect, there is always an ugly side to the heart. But the scary thing is how people show this ugly side. In this world of survival of the fittest, many people will go to all lengths to destroy and annihilate their opponent. Though this is a sad statement, it is an undeniable fact.
I know one such person who decided to show the ugly side of her heart. Not surprisingly, she is a person with many ulterior motives and you never know what she is thinking. But one thing you do know for sure is, she'll go to all lengths to get what she wants, even if she has to kowtow to the higher heads...It's quite a shame that someone so close to me has such an ugly heart. While it's not for me to judge others, I feel that at the very least, she should stop using other people for her own gain and turn her back on them when she does not stand to gain. Hopefully, the world will be filled with more beautiful hearts and kind souls in the many years to come. Signing off, CIAO

Love,
Liz

I miss 211

2009-11-30T20:23:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
Just been tagged in a photo on facebook. The photo depicts me and a tiny group of 211-ers playing UNO after the EOYs. It suddenly sent a wave of emotion through me and I suddenly wish that the clock would turn back. I miss you 211, the friendships forged during those 2 years are unforgettable. It suddenly dawned upon me that I might have offended alot of people during these 2 years. So i'm taking this chance, by blogging, to say sorry to anyone I've ever offended. I guess my people skills require alot more work, and also my attitude. I'll never forget you all and really, I hope that no grudges will be beared. Life has been rough this year, with the streaming and all, so I sincerely wish every single one of 211'09 all the best in their new class! Our last project, the drama performance would not have been a gr8 success had we not worked so well together. Yes, 211'09 really rocks everyone's socks of ;) Ciao

Lots of love,
Liz

The start of a new beginning-hopes for a better future

2009-11-28T23:29:00.001+08:00

Ciaossu,
Having read the latest issue of TIME, December 7,2009. I must say that 2000-2009 has not been a very prosperous decade for many. Instead, it has been a decade of financial meltdowns, natural disasters, massacres, etc. Still, I have a tiny bit of optimism left for the new decade with the start of a new relationship and renewed resolve to study well. This decade has been hectic but there's no one to blame but ourselves. As humans, we have failed to make this decade prosperous, deception is strife. Yet, we are always able to find the silver lining in dire situations. With the asian economy picking up and Singapore declared out of recession, I feel that not all is lost. It's not time for us to wallow in self-pity and continue living in the past. As 2009 draws to a close and we get ready for 2010, we should consider the mistakes we have made in this decade and not repeat them! All in all, I feel that I must congratulate scientific research as it has opened up even more possibilities for us. With water being discovered on both the moon an mars, we now have an alternative to water if we ever have a shortage. Maybe in the near future, less fortunate countries like Africa will have better access to water and that the kids there will no longer have to suffer! With that, I end this entry...ciao ciao
PS: Back hugs are sexy....xoxoxoxoxoxo

Lots of love,
Liz

2009-11-23T15:02:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
The dinner was ok...not fantastic but I still had a great time chatting with my cousin. I really missed one special person though. I never thought I would finally find someone who I can laugh with:) Life's calmer these days and I don't get scolded so much. I just feel kinda light-headed these days, hope I don't fall sick before christmas:( Currently, I'm in love with Aerosmith's song: I don't wanna miss a thing. It's such a touching love song:) "coz even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do, I still miss you babe and I dun wanna miss a thing" LOL. Most of my friends are overseas or busy this holiday so I'm feeling quite alone but at least there's one person I know who'll be there for a chat anytime;) Oh ya, I got a new bed (queen size) and it's really comfy! The bed frame's really nice:D And I feel like a princess:D Life's good:) Ciao for now, maybe I'll post later:D

Lots of love,
Liz

AFA'09 and more:D

2009-11-21T23:55:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
Today was a rather enjoyable day at the AFA'09 where I got to see many people cosplay:D
There were people cosplaying as naruto, VK, Bleach etc and the atmosphere was very exciting. Well the only bad thing was that I had to queue for about 1 hour before I finally reached the ticket purchasing counter. The queue as you can see was massive and the place was overcrowded. Sad to say, I didn't get to meet the 'ice cream stick' naruto cosplayer this year...LOL. My day started off kind of rough since I had a mild bout of food poisoning in the morning and vomited acid and felt really light-headed. Thankfully, I felt much better after a tempura udon lunch...YUMMY:D I must say I'm glad to have company when going out and I had a pretty good laugh when I hear a cosplayer mention that his fake boobs were made of ziploc bags 0_0 Didn't see any lelouch this year though. I guess I really should try cosplaying next year! It seems really fun! Ticket prices marked a sharp increase this year compared to last year but this did not deter hardcore anime fans anyway, the place was packed like sardines!!! It was hard to move around! There was not many good bargains at the fair this year so I went home empty-handed. After walking around I decided to leave the AFA and went to the esplanade where I enjoyed a free art exhibition:D Hope there are happier days to come:P I'm tired and I'm going to bed...NIGHT
Ciao
Lots of love,
Liz

2009-11-20T23:11:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
Just returned home from Ikea. The food was good but I still feel depressed. They called me STUPID almost 20 times today and their words hurt. It really does. Why am I so stupid...Stupid enough to be born. It really sucks knowing that the closest people to you don't trust you, don't respect you, look down on you. IT SUCKS. I'm stupid enough to be unable to get into a good class, I'm stupid I'm stupid I'm stupid. Everything is my fault. I make the family unhappy. I should just follow their instructions. What do they want??
They ask me if I'm stupid and I say YES, maybe I am. Then they scold me. If I say no, they say 'just admit you are' WTH. Then what am I supposed to answer?? I feel so lonely. Wish I had a sibling to share the scoldings with. I don't want to handle this all by myself, it's really painful and their words really hurt. Why can't I be as perfect as ...some people. Why can't I just take whatever my parents say without questions. Why can't my dad not blame everyone else except himself when things go wrong. He just throws tantrums like an overgrown baby and starts throwing stuff all over the place and caning people for no reason. Why can't my mother not find fault with me and blame me and my dad for not giving her a good life when she's feeling upset. It's really chaotic at home and I just wish all this will stop soon. It never used to be this way...What must I do, what should I do? No one's there...All alone...

Love,
Liz

Got my class allocation...

2009-11-20T15:24:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
I think I'm going to cry. When I checked my class allocation today, I realised, I really am the bottom few in my level. Why can't I just study hard for the exams and leave 'Play' till later. Am I really so STUPID? I made such a fatal mistake, I don't even know if I qualify for my dream job anymore. What am I to do, I feel like I've just lost control of my future and I'm wondering what'll happen to me. I'm an idiot. Why can't I delay gratification like all my other peers. And the result, they all do better than me. I'm a NOBODY. When can I mature and get my resolve to study??? WHY WHY WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: yes...just shoot myself.

Floods

2009-11-19T19:05:00.002+08:00

Hi people,
Today was a rather interesting day though I felt quite lethargic due to the lack of sleep. I finally fell asleep at about 3am in the morning and awoke at 6am, so my sleepiness is reasonably accounted for. Anyway, I started the day by making my way to the local convenience stall to purchase cup noodles for my lunch and also some chocolate tarts for breakfast. Half asleep, I made my way to the MRT station and quickly found a seat when the train arrived and I took the chance to catch on some sleep. Before long, I had reached my station and waited for what seemed like eternity for the bus to school. The bus was quite packed but luckily, I found a seat and continued my lovely nap. CCA was a breeze and frankly, I did enjoy it, especially the home nursing section. It was filled with laughter and hands-on activities as we tackled new home nursing procedures. Before long, the heavens gave way and the 'MONSOON' started. By early afternoon, the school was partially flooded and the ground was extremely wet and slippery. After leaving earlier for my class, I was left stranded at the bus stop since there was a severe traffic jam due to the flash flood. Fortunately, I met a friend and I suggested walking to the MRT station, unknown to me that the pathway a little further down the road was fully submerged.
Thankfully, a kind soul opened the SBS bus door even though we were not at a bus stop and allowed us to enter:D Not too long later, the waters finally receded and the bus was able to avoid the massive jam along dunearn road and left for the highway. Well for me, I enjoyed a pleasant chat with the friend all the way home and that ended my interesting afternoon. It was the first time I had ever seen a canal so full of rain water:P Haiz...I'm tired so ciaos for now:P CIAO

Lots of love,
Liz

Waiting in anticipation...

2009-11-18T15:06:00.003+08:00

Heya everyone,
This Friday is a really important day to me. It's when I will get to know my subject combination...OMG...Friday will determine my future occupation, so let's all put our hands together and pray for the best. In a blink of an eye, I see the year 2009 pass even though the 1st Day of school seemed like only yesterday. Next year will be a considerably busier year and I don't expect to be able to update my blog so often but I'll try.
For this blog entry, I m going to post about my Malacca trip. Malacca aka Melaka is a beautiful area in Malaysia. The people there are polite and humble and they have beautiful homes. The drive there by coach was pleasant enough and it was a real eye-opener to see oil palm plantations stretch for hundreds of kilometres down the highway. Occasionally, we would see a nice house among the many many oil palm trees. According to the tour guide, returns from the oil palm plantations took approximately 60 years so most oil palm owners pass on before they can collect the profits. Still, this trade is highly profitable as the owner's family would gain millions of ringgit. Also, another reason why this trade is sooo profitable is because every single part of the oil palm tree has its uses, that's totally COOL!
It was also my first time visiting a Kampung and I will tell you that the trip was truly enriching. Kampung chickens roam freely around the Kampung and there were alot of dragonflies . Those dragonflies crowded together like a swarm of bees but luckily they did not fly towards us. A few yards away, you could hear a rooster cockledoodledooing on a tree
In Malacca, we learnt that Kampung houses were built on stilts as they were meant to be moved elsewhere if the family did not like the area. It aroused my interest on their neighbourhood spirit since 50 or so strong men were required to move the house and they were easily available to help without getting any wages. It just tells me how friendly the people there are.
The meals in Melaka were mostly quite spicy but I enjoyed it all the same. However, I got a stomach ache on the second night, haha, luckily it didn't affect me the next day. Well, MiniMalaysia was a really out-of-this world experience since the structures of the old Malay houses really aroused my interest. 'Iron Bamboo' was used to construct some of he houses and it was really strong! The steps however, was a different story. Some of the steps were quite unstable but fortunaely there were no accidents.
On the second day, my class went to Pay Fong school, a chinese school in Melaka. The students there all knew some footdrill and attended their lessons in Chinese, quite in contrast to my school. They were quite friendly and it was especially heartwarming when my group was given access into the publishing room where we were each given a free copy of some works of the students. Also, I caught a group of guys trying to haul another guy whilst grabbing his arms and legs...how violent.
We also visited the nyona and baba museum where the intricate staircase deco intrigued me. The nyonyas, babas an peranakans really led luxurious lifestyles with everything from marble furniture imported from Italy to the floor tiles imported from Portugal...WOW!~
The nyonyas and babas are surprsingly practical when it comes to dressing and now they dress in suits and cheongsams during formal occasions.
On the 3rd day in the kampung, I tried my hand at batik painting and I'm glad my painting turned out quite well .
Though not everyone in my class was able to embark on the Malacca trip, I sincerely wish everyone in my class a great time in their new class!
Ending off:P Ciao ciao

Lots of love,
Liz

Hols have started:P

2009-11-16T22:25:00.003+08:00

Heya people,
Long time no see. The exams have been stressful enough but I pulled through. I didn't score very well though, I guess I have to ban the words 'slack' and 'temptation' or I'll never succeed in life. Anyway, the holidays have started and all's been going well. Just, my parents get little paranoid these days and sometimes it gets hard to breathe. Hope the situation gets better though >> that my mum doesn't find fault with people when she's feeling down, and that my dad's bad temper improves so that he won't throw tantrums anymore<<
Hmm..feeling sleepy, that's it for now. I have cca tomorrow so I guess I need my beauty sleep:P Ciao

Lots of love,
Liz

EMO

2009-08-06T20:57:00.000+08:00

Ciaossu,
Life's been suckish. Worried I'll become a loner by the time secondary school finishes. Darn. I don't understand why I never have any really really close friends. They either betray me or just drift apart. This makes me real sad, especially since I'm quite sentimental. I really treasure these friendships and relationships......SIGHS..
I still got a lot to learn regarding people skills i guess. Well, can't make everyone like me...haha=D Tagline's still>>like me or hate me<< What to do?
Though exams are over...kind of emo today. I wonder when I'll truly find a real best friend who will treat me as me...Just me. Not that simple but i'll keep looking. For that person and my other half. Cheers. Dun feel like blogging le, night=D ciao ciao
Love,
Liz

Block test soon...

2009-07-30T19:54:00.000+08:00

Ciaossu,
Life's been tumultuous these days...Dunno who i can trust and can't trust. Lots have been happening, and I have an ominous feeling about it. Well, although things haven't been really great, still feel lucky! Trying very hard to concentrate because exams are next week, but i can't stop slacking. AH WELL. What to do=) Anyways, I managed to keep a friend tho i knw i've lost one forever..See, life always finds ways to balane itself. Currently staring at my chemistry practice paper, at the sudden realization that i have probably forgotten most of it. We learnt it ages ago!!! I've turned rusty!!! H1N1 caused alot of disruption to daily activities at school, some good, some bad. Well, heard H1N1 has become more than an epidemic-__- Guess we'll have to step up on hygiene and don't go to crowded places so often. Stem the flow of the virus! Sighs...I dun really know what to talk about. Life is peaceful as it always is in singapore=) Condolences to the 10000 missing ppl in the china riots...I wonder where they disappeared to?? Anyways, got to go study R&J now coz exams are soooo nearby=) Ciao ciao=P
Love,
Liz

PS: WHERE THE HELL IS THE PICTURE ADDING BUTTON?

Find Inner peace and forget the hate...

2009-07-26T17:37:00.000+08:00

Ciaossu,
Lots have happened this past week. I wonder why i get to know such people in my life but anyways, life always has ups and downs. I'm not that cheapskate as to post vulgarities to insult some people so I'll just keep these feelings to myself. As i was saying, lots have happened and my molar finally came out. Actually, I sorta pulled it out and it really hurt. I was watching bleach while wiggling the toot and when the plot got exciting, the accidently pulled the whole tooth out. OWWW. Haha. This ain't the first time i pulled out my tooth, hehe=) I guess i dun trust the dentist enough to let her/him pull it out. Seriously, the wrench or whatever you call that tooth-pulling tool, it really freaks me out. Anyways, we won the competition for QUIZ and i'm really glad=) Hard work really pays off and I believe I had great groupmates this year=) LOL. It wold be more interesting if we had interzonal competition..HEHE.
Became the squad IC on friday and trust me, that isn't a very fun job but I'll do my best. At least, i'll show tha certain someone that I CAN and I HAVE the ability to do a better job than her. See how she goes around looking down at everyone. Frankly, if anyone ever asks ppl for a favour using that kind of tone, I believe no one would grant it. SIGHS. I guess this world has this kinda ppl to make life more interesting:P BRING IT ON!! I am so ready to prove my self-worth. Anyways, lots of homewok=( Sighs. I dunno why i feel so lethargic these days. I sorta expanded my social circle during this period of time though i dunno how i did that=)
Making new friends and renewing old ones=) YUP, that's what I'm doing. Anyway, watch out coz i'm ready for anything.....I'm so ready for new challenges=) Let's do this together dear friends!!! Block test coming soon, so i guess i gtg prepare for it=) Ciao
PS: where did the add picture link go to?? -___-
Love,
Liz

yay...changed my blogskin

2009-07-17T21:13:00.003+08:00

ciaossu,
so drowsy after taking the medicine 0_0
today was relatively uneventful, so i took this time to study haha
I jut realised how much faster the pace could be if i study on my own lol... Maybe i should drop out of school. Anyways, took a freaking long time to find a new blogskin..I know this is not the best or most interesting blogskin but still, i like the theme=)
HAHA, had long chats with many ppl today. Part of a getting to know new frens and renewing old ones=) HEHE.. I dun really hav much to talk bout...just that i managed to finish all my HW before getting sick=) Which is great news..anyways...gtg..bye=)
btw, got this pic of chibi byakuya omfg=P
Love,
Liz

thx for all the care and concern=P

2009-07-15T12:49:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
yesterday, i got taken outta class coz i had a high fever of 38.2 lol. Felt pretty giddy and my mouth was super dry.
The moment i got home, my first notion was>>>sleep<<< but i couldn't coz i had to see a doctor, eat lunch and take my medicine. The doctor prescribed some super bitter pills that had to be taken thrice a day...it tasted terrible!!! but as the saying goes>>良药苦口<< to get well asap, i had to gulp it down:P I'm kinda worried that i might go down with H1N1 and i certainly hope that i will be able to attend the quiz competition this saturday. SIGHS..why must i get flu during this period of time...anyways...i think i'd better go rest lers... Sorry everyone in class and i hope no one was affected...also...special thx to the ppl who sent me well wishes=) especially KH and mel=P I love you guys=)
Love,
Elizabeth

2009-07-12T17:17:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
Life has been super boring...and i got a splitting headache< probably due to lack of sleep>. Nothing exciting ever happens in Singapore...sheesh.When the world's tallest rollercoaster in Singapore's new casino is done, I'm gonna go ride it:P FOR SURE=)
went to tampines last night,my mother wanted to buy a pair of shoes see, but couldn't find a pair she liked.But just as we were about to head off home, it started raining heavily so we stayed and ate some fried pau.yes, it was fried!!! DELICIOUS, without a doubt=)LOL...i guess my mom totally fell in love with it coz she bought 3 boxes for lunch today...yummy but surprisingly filling.LOL
today was rather uneventful...been doing HW and chatting the whole day and frankly, spoiling my eyes. My first competition in years is due this sunday...well...good luck! I dunno wat will happen but i believe everything will turn out fine because everything always does=) that's all for this dreadfully boring post...ciaos...
>>Liz<< signing off=P
Love,
Liz

nice day...

2009-06-30T22:01:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
today was a great day! Full of warm hospitality and fun=)As ushers and ambassadors at the science centre, we got to have a free viewing of the da vinci exhibition. That man is a gnius, a philosopher, a great artist, scientist, physcist, etc...
His sculptures, thoughts and ideas were all so fresh, so mordernized for a man born between the 1400s to 1500s. I dun think the light bulb was even invented yet during that time. LOL. Leornado da Vinci is an absolute genius, his perception and thoughts are hard to comprehend, he actually could predict 500 years into he future...Brilliant mind...His sculptures and flair at art is absolutely astonishing. And amirable. I never knew that such a man could exist, such a great man, the one and only of its kind. The exhibiton was astonishing and beautiful.Hi works, some of which are still being used today, were exquisite and required skilled hands.Fr example, he used ball bearings in some of his models to show how much movement is made easier since fricton is reduced.Till today, we still use ball bearings, how astonishing!!! He was at artist and architect as well. He could not only invent devices to tell the time, but also war weapons and machinery. Furthermore, something that i mistook for a knight's armour turned out to be... a robot!!! A robot,in the 1400s...how wonderful...the ancestor of all digital technology. Still, i think the painting of the mona lisa is a mystery, how coul someone paint it to fit the golden ratio??? it's freaky that the painting looks o life like as well and i hope to be able to go to paris to see this legendary piece of art one day..anyways, quite tired today, so im gonna go ter sleep early...good night...blog tomorrow if i have the time=)ciaos
Love,
Liz

end of summer hols...

2009-06-29T21:53:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
today...was the end of the summer hols...(tho it's always summer in singapore-.-)Quite sad. Everyone was still in the holidaying mood, so we didn't feel like studying..hahaAnyways, i started the day with a lack of sleep, as u can see, not a very good start...but, hyper as i am, the day passed quickly=) Highlight for the morning, because of the H1N1 flu virus spreading rapidly around the country, we actually had to queue up to get into school. This, i thought, was a pretty redundant measure since all they needed to examine was our travel declaration form, which we later handed in to the teacher.LOL. Didn't see the rationale behind it at all, just noticed as the queue rapidly extended all the way to the trees near the bust stop
-___- Glad to say, the temperature went down a little in sunny singapore, the heat was stifling during the JUne hols...hottest month of the year-.- Hardly rained at all. As i mentioned, we were all still in the hols mood so we were fortunate enough to be able to go to the science centre for usher duty instead of class.muahahahahahahaha. The instructions weren't hard, and we got to skip lessons and enjoy a free viewing of the da vinci exhibit so at least we were not used as free labour=) HEHE XD Life's good so far, and i realized how important my frens really are to me:) they really were a gr8 help and source of comfort today... special thx to mel and woonie=)when we came back from the science centre, lessons had already ended and we were having class contact time,all about H1N1, no surprise there-.-
i made the decision of going to lulu's house to visit her since i had not seen her for a whole month. She really slimed down alot...hehe...take care lulu=) Anyways, me and KH had a pleasant chat with her before finally going home at 5:30pm hm...it's nice to have frens to accompany you in deserted places...somehow...it's always so comforting. well , that's all for today...kinda tired, gotta prepare for the big day tomorrow so ciaos XD
Love,
Liz

Thou shalt not lie. cross my heart=P

2009-05-10T00:53:00.003+08:00

weird quiz...lol...I am RANDOM:P

Rule #1:
If you open this you take it.

Rule #2:
You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages you and asks.

Rule #3:
Tag 17 people.

Answer True or False

Q: Kissed someone? T
Q: Been arrested? F
Q: Do you like someone? T
Q: Held a snake? T
Q: Been suspended from school? F
Q: Sang karaoke? F
Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn't do? T
Q: Laughed until you started crying? T
Q: Caught a snowflake on your tongue? F
Q: Kissed in the rain? F
Q: Sang in the shower? T
Q: Sat on a roof top? T
Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? F
Q: Broken a bone? F
Q: Shaved your head? F
Q: Played a prank on someone? T
Q: Shot a gun? T
Q: Donated Blood? F

Just be 100% truthful.

LAST PERSON.

1. You hung out with? Michael
2. You texted? Michael
3. You were in a car with? no car-.-
4. Went to the movies with? Fwens;)
5. Person you went to shop with? Kah hui& fwens=P
6. You talked on the phone? michael
7. Made you laugh? michael
8. You hugged? woon fang

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...

1. Sun or moon? moon
2. Winter or Fall? fall
3. Left or Right? left
4. Sunny or rainy? rainy < i love rain>
5. Where do you live? singapore...east..simei...
6. Club or pub? pub
7. Are there 1 or 2 people who you can always trust and rely on? yea.
8. Do you want to get married? DUH...but not at the moment...
9. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? twirl round my fork...
10. What time is it? 1:01am
11. Are you afraid of commitment? A bit...but gtting used to it=D
12. What is your greatest hope/wish? be happy=D wtvr happens=D
13. Do you cook? yea...during home econs;)
14. Current mood? a bit sleepy...but overall hyper!!!

IN THE LAST 48 HOURS HAVE YOU...

1. Kissed someone? NOPE..
2. Sang? yea...
3. Listened to music? yea...like right now too=D
4. Danced? nah...
5. Cried? almost..
6. Liked someone you can't? nah...

22 FIRSTS

1.Who was your first prom date? eh...nvr ever been to a prom..
2. Who was your first roommate? eh...dunno...
3. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk the first time? not drunk yet but i drank breezer, red wine and champagne=P
5. What was your first car? dun have one..
6. When did you go to your first funeral and viewing? uhh..my yeye...long, long ago..
8. Who was your first grade teacher? mrs koh i think...
9. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? 6 or 7..1/2 hr from malaysia
10. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with? my bf=P
11. Who was your first Best Friend? hmm...i dunno...
12. Who is your best friend? my stuffed toys...they never lie=D
13. Where was your first sleepover? long ago at my cuz's house..
14. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? used to be no one...but now i call my bf;)
15. Whose wedding were you in the first time you were a Bridesmaid or groomsmaid? bridesmaid, aunt's wedding=D
16. What's the first thing you did when you got up this morning? go back to sleep XD
17. First tattoo or piercing? piercing, ehhh...sec 1??
18. First celebrity crush? jesse mccartney
19. First crush? pri.5, this guy called arthur...

Repost this with "Thou shalt not lie".

2009-05-01T20:00:00.002+08:00

today was tirng..dunno why, loss of appetite...i usually eat more...sighs...felt like puking during lunch...the sauce tasted weird...anyways...thx mel,kah hwee d michael!! SO MUCH FUN TODAY;) The games room rocked...haha...hockey was violent...firs time meeting someone online sooo kinda nervous...but yu'r areal fun guy;) haha...mel plyed ice hock so violently...thought she was rying to kill all her opponents!!!but i got more wins than losses...so quite happy...mike help us hold the card< soo nice> actually can say my first outingin a group with a guy..lol...lucky he know how to have fun...was a bit emo though...wonder if anyone couldtell...head not feeling well..hope i feel better tomorrow...GOT SCRTCHED BY A CAT on he way home T.T... sooo sui...nvm...i will ganbate for my math exam!!! anyways...just realised tampines has nuthin' much tho ithas 3 shopping malls>>> went home 1 hrbe4 expeted time...hahhaha...soo worried that mel would get lost!!! anyways...i must thk ll fr having so much fun wimme...life can't carry on ithout u ppl ..muacks and...lots of love=P
Liz

2009-04-27T21:02:00.002+08:00

50 Little Secrets. < PS...since i was bored...decided to revive my blog by doing this little questionnaire;)>

01. Who was your last text from?
my cca senior

02. Where was your default picture taken?
eh...the fb one? AT HOME...DUH

03. Your relationship status?
Single and loving it;)

04. Have you ever lost a close friend?
i guess we all have. friends just drift apart after some time ):

05. What is your current mood?
drowsy < from the cough medicine>

06. How many siblings do you have?
does a godbro and godsis count? then yes;)

07. Whats your brother(s)/sister(s) names?
bro's nick: argon--------> sis's nick: miyuki

08. Where do you wish you were right now?
netherland with my god bro=P

09. Have a crazy side?
like DUH...

10. Ever had a near death experience?
no..but sved m fwen from one...

11. Something you do a lot?
multitasking;)

12. Angry at anyone?
nah...seldom angry for more than 3 days...being angry is tiring

13. What's stopping you from going for the person you like?
long distance...sighs...and my age...

14. When was the last time you cried?
today...if sleepy yawning tears count...LOL

15. Is there anyone you would do anything for?
whoever it may be...i'll d my best to help:P

16. What you think about when you are falling asleep?
anime characters...sometimes...get weird dreams...

17. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
my godsis;)

18. What is your favorite song?
eh...this is a tough one...how bout Leona Lewis >yesterday<

19. What are you doing right now?
slacking XD

20. Who do you trust right now?
everyone..cept those who cheated me before

21. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
some pasar malam..lol...

22. Have you kissed someone in the past week?
nope

23. Who is your friend that lives closest to you?
from nanyang, ehhh...fang yi=P

24. Describe your life in one word?
LUCKY

25. Who are you thinking of right now?
my imaginary shuai future bf...haha

26. What should you be doing right now?
ehhh...i dunno...mugging for chinese i guess..

27. What are you listening to?
poker face-Lady Gaga

28. Who was the last person who gave you a hug?
Woon Fang

29. Who was the last person who yelled at you?
eh...kah hui i fink;P

30. Do you act differently around the person you like?
yea...i try not to though...but naturally get shy..

31. What is your natural hair color?
black

32. Who was the last person to make you laugh?
Kah Hui

33. Who was the last person to make you sad?
my parents

34. What do you hear?
aircon...noise pollution... and my song;)

35. Is your hair curly or straight?
curly but alot straighter now...

36. Has anyone ever called you "scrumptious" before?
surprisingly...yea

37. Do you have a best friend?
hmmm...maybe..

38. Held hands with the opposite sex in the past 3 days?
nah...

39. Do you use smiley faces on the computer?
all the time:P

40. Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
YEA...when i was 3 XD

41. Are you happy with life right now?
totally, life's boring but peaceful=P though i wish something interesting would happen;)

42. Are you currently jealous?
jealous of what? so tiring to be jealous...

43. What jewelry are you currently wearing?
earing...lol...real carat diamond...from me mum..

44. What were you doing on friday night?
playing the com...

45. Have you ever had your heart broken?
yea...sure, trust me...that feeling SUCKS

46. Have you ever broken someone's heart?
I think so...srry to whoever it was...

47. Is there anybody you're really disappointed in right now?
nope...life's good...and everyone's doin their job..

48. What was the last reason you went to the doctor for?
more like a sinseh...sprained ankle...from stupid heels-.-

49. How late did you stay up last night and why?
ehh...bout 4-5am and woke up at 6am..coz of my cough...slept from 4-11pm..haha=P

50. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?
never even dated before...

done!

2009-03-25T20:02:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
start of block tests 0_0 LOL...mugmugmugmugmug all day long...nah la...anyway, life's been calm...and tiring...and boring...LOL...nuthin' really interesting happens in Singapore anyway...GEOGRAPHY tomorrow...i wonder if i'll be fin....wanted to change my blogskin but need to MUG...anyways... gtg mug...LOL..cyas=)
Love,
Liz

yawns*

2009-03-15T20:43:00.001+08:00

ciaossu,
life sucks...some things just keep getting worse...sighs...this world has become desolate...and global warming is getting more and more serious...ARE WE ALL GONNA DIE HERE? just like the ppl of easter island who perished themselves by not taking care of the environment...
hopefully ppl will be more aware and do their pat to save the environment...and ourselves...anyways...doing some shittish piece of work...sighs...hope things will get better...
Love,
Liz

lol...kah hui ask me to post this...0_0

2009-03-12T20:49:00.004+08:00

ciaossu,
some random quiz kah hui(hwee) asked me to take 0_0
soooo 无聊...sighs...
anyways, here's it:
1. What is your name : Kar Lai
2. A four Letter Word : Kyaa!!!
3. A boy's Name : Kenneth;)
4. A girl's Name : Kate
5. An occupation :Killer Vampire;) muahahaha
6. A color : Lemon yellow!
.7. Something you'll wear : knife shaped accessory
9. A food : krunchies
10. Something found in the bathroom : krap
11. A place : KAP
12. A reason for being late : kufufufufufu-talking to mokuro-sama;)
13. Something you'd shout : kah hwee!!! (calling kah hui)
14. A movie title : Kora-by colonello- FYI>>>this movie does not exist...
15. Something you drink : Kola
16. A musical group : kora!!! kufufufufu
17. An animal :kitty;)
18. A street name : King's Road
19. A type of car : kono...the coolest one i can afford=)
20. The title of a song : kanye west-stronger-
anyways,too lazy to post anything else...so cya=)
Love,
Liz

oh gosh...

2009-03-11T20:27:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
got burnt during home economics today....wah 0_0...it hurts so much i cannot carry heavy stuff with my right hand...my mum bandaged it for me but t ain't very neat...better then nothing though=) My skin actually sizzled...lol...you should have heard the sound go >sssssssssssss< lol...rather painful experience but i'll can take it!! YAY! we were frying pancakes see....kah hui forgot to ask me for it after she dumped them in my bag...sighs...maybe i'll save in the fridge for you to heat up for breakfast tomorrow...LOL...anyways...going to the science centre on friday...wonder what i'll get to dismantle...hehe...SCIENCE IS COOL;) anyways, gonna play vampire wars...cya ppl
Love,
Liz

is it that difficult?

2009-03-09T16:16:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
life sucks....today is my mother's birthday, got her a cake and some roses but...better not talk about it...she just vents all her anger at me...like she doesn't appreciate whatever i do...i just wanted to let her birthday this year feel special...sighs...what can i do??? SHE JUST REJECTS EVERYTHING...WHY CAN'T I DO ANYTHING RIGHT??? this really sucks....i just feel like crying...sighs...
can't she just share her problems with us instead of venting her fustrations on us???
frankly, sharing her woes is better than cooping them up in her heart...sighs...when will she ever stop hurting the ppl she love...it painsme to see her like that...
Love,
Liz

back home!!!

2009-03-06T22:35:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
finally back!!! missed my comp, my stuffed toy, my parents, everything!!! yay...camp was ok but not exactly real fun...cept for the nigt trail=P too bad it was held at 8pm sooo that ghosts weren't frightening at all...lol..my friends still screamed at the fake corpse though...haha...i saw luo zhi xiang today!!! He's real good looking=P and his songs are nice=P Liked his sense of style too...very trendy but proper...the shopping mall was sooo stuffed....i couldn't breathe haha...he's moe popular than S.H.E!!! hehe anyways, gonna watch anime...cya=P
love,
liz

off to camp!!!

2009-03-03T20:23:00.003+08:00

ciaossu,
whooopeee...i'm going off for camp, will be back on friday soo won't be blogging till then...hope my email won't be full of crap mail...haha...anyways, i still have a lot of HW i have not chiong and the poor stage managers for our drama performance are trying to paint all the props by today...by the looks of it, it'll be an almost impossible task...sighs...i helped as much as i could and i hope the drama performance will do fne...special thanks to everyone who helped=)oh yeah,had a real intersting talk bout our personalities today and i'm in the rare category...lol..D&I..won't tell you what that means...haha... anyways, i'll say bye for now since i'm still packing for camp, see ya on friday:P
lots of love,
Liz

hellos

2009-03-02T18:46:00.004+08:00

Ciaossu,
the nanyang camp is coming real soon!!! yay...lessons have been cancelled fr this week, but the teachers say we'll have to make it up wth more homework next week 0_0
hehe...life's sad...anyways....chionging my chinese SIA...pffftt...I finally understood what my chinese story was about..but now i'm struggling with the report...
Life's tough...as always...but somehow...i managed to make a difference to someone...
manged to persuade her from committing suicide...hehe...i'm not that great but i'm glad i managed to help her...anyways, cheerio, gtg...cya
Love,
Liz

hiies

2009-03-01T15:25:00.003+08:00

ciaossu,
im feeling kinda sleepy...haha...got camp this week...yay...can slack... whooopeee!!! ok...hmmm...i'm sleep but hyper? haha...weird person lol...anyways, i've still haven't paked for camp-.-
gonna get scolded by my mum big-time...omg...hmmm...i still dunno what i'm supposed to do in the drama performance during the camp...sighs...no news for leanne yet...i think we oughta step on it or we'll do very badly...lol..I intend to crap bout anime on first night of camp coz i won't be able to sleep < most probably>, hmmm...i'll be going for camp soon so i'll ot be blogging for a while...anyways gtg, cya
Love,
Liz

watching 不良校花

2009-02-28T23:23:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
hehe...it's liz in good spirits...cheers=P hehe...miss no good's a really nice comedy soo watch it;) PAN WE BO IS SOOOOO SHUAI!!! I'm not despo...don't get the wrong idea-.- hehe=) Kinda hyper today...sighs...i wonder why my hotmail rejects attachments...lol...that really sucks...but anyways...i still got the anime fever...pity i couldn't watch ouran high last episode...sighs...been trying to download all the pan wei bo songs lately...but cannot find the correct website, got any suggestions ppl? Anyways, gtg...cya ppl....i'll try to get pan wei bo's album one day...
Love,
Liz

2009-02-27T20:10:00.003+08:00

ciaossu,
today was a fun day...I am officially a huge fan of wilber pan!!! he rocks! lol...sooo in love...with his songs...and he looks good too...lol...he gotta lot of nicknames like NG王...lol...and 潘帅...hehe...sooo shuai and humorous...love his show miss no good...lol...rainie's real cute too...the way wilber speaks english is soooooooo cool!!everyone should watch the show...it's on youtube;)LOL...wish i could finish watching katekyo hitman but not all episodes are on youtube...sighs...anyways..gtg watch miss no good;)cya
Love,
Liz

yosh...

2009-02-26T20:59:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
today was kinda tiring, with foot drill, quiz training and all...lol...
After the intensive foot drill session, the aunty at the drinks stall thought that we had just showered since our sweat was dripping for our clothes...Really! I think that footdrill at nanyang St john's is really comparable to dunning the 3.2 cross country...haha...LOL...there's fire drill tomorrow!!!but thankfully, i got back my voice after drinking alot of liang teh...hehe...life's ok soo far...hope it'll remain peaceful...PS: My juniors are nice people...well most of them, at least=)
Currently listening to Chopin's preludes...wow...i love classics;) anyways...gtg...cya=)
Love,
Liz

2009-02-25T20:50:00.003+08:00

ciaossu,
life sucks....i lost my voice...damn...freaking pain my throat...sighs...alot of homework...currently chionging compo....hate chinese nd don't like the teacher...sighs....life is getting worse...i rather take exams...at laeast there's no ccas and no HW.....ahhhh....im pissed off my my hotmail account....hmmm.....should watch more manga and anime to destresss...........tomorrow need to teach juniors how to do room duty...but seniors never really teach u how to make the bed...can't blame us f we do wrong...especially for a friday person...cya then...
Love,
Liz

soreja...

2009-02-24T20:24:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
felt kinda unwell today...giddy spells..stomachache...nauseousness...sighs...wonder what the hell is wrong with me...hopefully i'll feel better tomorrow...=) My good friend didn't come to school today...sighs...i sooo missed her...class was sooo boring, we made miniature sculptures of hibird and a family of three snowman...haha...that really entertained me and melissa;) KAH HUI!!! COME TO SCHOOL TOMORROW HOR...lol...gotta chiong, my SIAs...sighs...life sucks...cya
Love,
Liz

2009-02-23T20:11:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
life's sad...and people are a litte too materialistic...why doesn't my class like anime??? I'm soo pissed offf...the script that me and kah hui spent time and effort on was just thrown away like that...sighs...why can't people appreciate the hard work needed behind each anime series??? hmmm...hopefully my class next year will like anime more and be more clever instead of always following the most popular...hmm...on to happier stufff...DINO was the previous pic and he's super cute=) BTW, i always choose random anime pics for each post coz i have soooo many...gtg chiong my history and baozhi...jana
Love,
Liz

OMG

2009-02-22T19:39:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
just found out that there's gonna be a fire dill this week, sighs, all sy johners involved (cept the year 1s) wow...wonder what's it like...i will treat this as a good experience and i hope to learn alot of things...=)anyways, seen al my juniors...though i don't know them very well..but most of em are gnerally nice people...some love anime like me:P I'm not really a fan of chinesemusic but i've fallenin love with ainie and pan wei bo...struggling with my newspaper lol...anyways, gotta concentrate on my studies or else...soo gtg, ja na=)
Love,
Liz

ciaossu;)

2009-02-21T19:22:00.002+08:00

ciaossu,
Liz here=)
currently reading manga...>fruits basket< sighs, feel sorry for yuki...and don't really like akito but her life is a sad story too...soo cannot blame anyone...curses ain't good things after all..reminds me off someone who likes to play mind games and
make others mad and lose control...that akito...sighs...this saturday was calm but i met my senior on my way back from tuition today...she didn't recognize me i think, with my hair down...hehe...i turned many an eye=P anyways, gotta go for now, cya=)
Love,
Liz

bored...

2009-02-20T20:32:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
my cca is...*&%#%^*(%... anyway..i adopted a virtual pet on rocketon.com...u can check it out;)it's called neko-san=P Life sucks...especially today..sighs... What to do...all hope is gone!!! SHUCKs..next time must choos a cca properly or u'll regret it...hadfun at the IvP launch today...thouh so sorry to woon fang who had to do cca alone...hope it wasn't too tough on her...
some ppl outta check their own attitude...sighs...the world's filled with idiots and smarter ppl...hopefully...there will be more peaceful days ahead...
Love,
Liz

after a busy day at school...

2009-02-19T20:34:00.003+08:00

Ciaossu,
It's Liz here...life's been busy (as always) but i can always find ways to
de-stress...haha...anyways, 'ciaos' is a italian greeting and i added the 'su' behind to make it more japanese style:P that's what reborn always says..haha.. anyways...freaking tired...benkio...sighs...block tests...sighs...pop quizzes...sighs...haha...Life ain't so easy-going once you're a teen so treasure your primary school freedom... :P That's all for now...blog tomorrow...i think;)
love,
Liz

2009-02-18T20:27:00.002+08:00

Ciaossu,
nuthin' really interesting happened today...cept I had a nice chat with some juniors...they seem to have lots of things to talk about...hahas...I'm currently into reading manga...sighs...i have no idea how to do the chinese book review!!! And i have a movie review to rushout...busy busy busy...Lol, i'm still coping quite well XD since i know when to slack and when not to...talk tomorrow folks, gotta rush out my IvP timeplan...cya
Love,
Liz

sooo tired...

2009-02-17T20:53:00.002+08:00

Heya ppl,
the hyper gal has returned and is real tired after the strenuous cca...my brain hurts...owww...anyways, quiz training was stuff today...had difficulty brethng in that place and the weather's freaking hot...hope this weather frenzy's over soon...
Lots of HW to chiong...sighs...carefree life is over...but i hope tomorrow will be better=) [I'm always the optimistic one] hehes...anyways...gotta chiong HW folks...so cya for now;)
Love,
Liz

SIAs again...sighs...

2009-02-16T19:39:00.002+08:00

Heya everyone,
萧老师 told us about our SIAs today...and we need to submit the first draft by next week!!!!!!WHAT THE HELL!!! Life ain't as fun when ur 14 i guess...anyways hope life will get better... my body has been weak ltely...dunno what happened...maybe my immune's down...I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DO MY YUE DU BAO GAO!!!!! sighs, chinese is soooooo tiring...art toooooooooooo.....stilll...better than 3 hrs of math...lol..
anyways...gotta write some other day...guess my life hasn't much significant stuff to talk about...hope the carefree days still remain somewhere=) cyas..love colonello btws, muacks=)

Love,
Liz

2009-02-15T19:51:00.003+08:00

Today was chiong HW day and I have to say, I have no idea how to do the science assignment... Frankly, whatever the physics teacher said didn't really make sense to me but i'll try..anyways...today was a boring day but had a all japanese-style dinner of tempura udon, my mum's a gr8 cook and i hope she decides to try cooking various cuisines everyday=) I have to say..i love seafood and the prawns my mum cooked were heavenly crispy...the udon noodles were soooo smooth=) Really enjoyed this dinner...anyways, gtg for now since i'm chionging math...ja na;)
ps:COLONELLO is soooo shuai...love him;) muacks...cya pips and anime lovers=P

With lots of love,
Liz

2009-02-14T21:11:00.002+08:00

Heya ppl,
Life's been ok so far... My Valentine's was ok...had some yoghurt after 3 hrs of tuition...yawns...woke up pretty late today soo...got scolded in the morning by my mum..haha
Anyways..many parts in singapore are celebrating Valentine's with heart-shaped bakkwa and heart-shaped sushi...hehe...Let's spread the love=) Wishing all a Happy Valentine's whether u have a partner or not and hope everyone's celebrating this romantic day with heart-shaped cake;)
Anyways... in Japan, valentine's is for girls to give chocs to boys while white day(march 14th) is for guys to express their love for the special girl in their life...so it's different from our valentine's!!! just felt that this was and interesting fact...
Anyways...hope i won't be busy and post again tomorrow...cya=)

Love,
Liz=)

Sky has returned=P

2009-02-14T00:09:00.002+08:00

Heya pips,
i have officially decided to give my previously messy blog a whole new look so there=) The theme is Katekyo Hitman reborn and the music's from playlist.com so if you need music for your blog, just go to their site=)
anyways...gonna be 14 this year and I'v been pretty busy coz i took on alot of project work...felt particularly emo today...one of the worst days in my life...wonder why my stuff always disappear...
Anyways...for all u ppl out there...HAPPY VALENTINE'S and hope u enjoy this day with someone special=)

With lots of love,
Liz

music and anime....

2008-12-22T16:47:00.003+08:00

heya pips, i decided to revive my blog...
First... wising everyone out there a merry merry christamas!!! and of course a happy new year=)

currently into a show called miss no good...aka campus shrewd (bu4 liang2 xiao4 hua1)
very funny ....and pan wei bo so cool=)
btw...i found out there's an anime cafe neat dhoby ghaut mrt so if u wanna hang out someday...just gimme a call fwens;)
lol...i don't really have much to talk bout...cept that i look forward for what the new year has to offer and hope the financial crisis can be resolved soon...
with that... i'm signing off

-music gal-

blog revival!!!

2008-08-24T16:50:00.003+08:00

Hiya ppl, srry for not posting for so long, been too sian to post.....my comp keeps lagging...anyway,my b'day's on 12 sept,wheeeeeeeeee
so whoever's free or wanna go out just tell me=)
my blog literally died but i think i'll revive it today=)
life hasn't been really fun, just normal,nuthin' interesting happens around here
anyways, bored ppl just call me, im super hyper so there will be something to talk bout!!! i love stuffed toys and anime stuff lol;)anyways, i'll post some more of this shit next time;) i dunno what to post see.....lol,anyways,if u ever wanna chat up this bloody bored girl here, just email me=)i'll be glad to reply
and plz everyone.......if u've got nuthin nice to say, don't say it!!!
I really hate ppl who bitch around...unless u say it for that person's own good...
anyway,im nvr angry for more than 5 min so don't think im fierce=)
btw,if u wanna see my pic..........i dunno how to use photoshop so..lol
anyways, currently into elfen lied!!!BEST ANIME EVER!!!DON"T MISS IT!!!

PS: i want my prezzie=P
this gal likes guys with a sense of humour=P