Check this out: Anna Nicole Smith took a killer combination of NINE prescription drugs which led to her death and one of the drugs mentioned was SOMA! (Those doing "Brave New World" should know what I'm talking about)
Soma,also known as Meprobamate, is an anti-anxiety drug and was emblematic of the "happy pills" of the 1950s. To think that people in the future would still use such drugs dating back ages ago shows that History is not "Bunk" in their world after all! (Well, to a certain extent) Read more about it in yesterday's Life! paper...
Anyways, I'm free from school today due to a fever and nasty throbbing headache....feels good to sleep without worrying about the alarm clock :)
29 March, 2007
26 March, 2007
Quick updates...
Now that The Blob is sweating like a pig under the hot sun in his NCC (Air) Gear, I can finally use the main PC in peace! [and in cool comfort!]
OK, quick updates over the past few weeks...
Studying at BK Changi Airport
K-lunch with Jill and Vivian
Dinner with Jill,Shu Yun and Zhiyi
EUGENE'S 18TH BIRTHDAY!!
Out with Jill and Louis...
At some cafe where they had really cool water-glasses that defy the laws of physics! (OK,maybe not!)
I LOVVEEE THIS PICTURE!
Up close...
This reminds me of the movie "The Terminal"
OK, quick updates over the past few weeks...
Studying at BK Changi Airport
K-lunch with Jill and Vivian
EUGENE'S 18TH BIRTHDAY!!
Out with Jill and Louis...
I LOVVEEE THIS PICTURE!
Jill looks so confident here...
And some videos taken from Aaron's blog to wrap up...
(1) Family guy, doctor gives him bad news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRcG2JCaIdE
(2) Family guy Peter has his prostate checked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm5LAHZPfHE
25 March, 2007
Band Concert 2007
FINALLY!!! IT'S OVER!!! Hahaha! All those nerve-wrecking moments and blunders all gone! HAHAHA!! Initially when I accepted the offer, I didn't take into consideration the amount of work I had to do: editing and going through the script so many times (!!!), combining with the Band and the persona I had to be onstage, which really goes against my reserved and introverted character.I kept asking myself why I even accepted this role in the first place and even felt like giving up but I took up the challenge anyway. One thing I learnt from this maiden experience:
BEING AN EMCEE IS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS
So, to the girls whom Sze Yee overheard criticizing us for our occasional flawed punctuation, and to all those skeptics who thought we would screw up really badly, at least we did an OK job!
Rhyss was really professional man. Throughout the rehearsal and concert, I was really paranoid and kept asking her whether my performance was OK and so on and she was really patient with me, helping me, going through the dreaded song routine with me and assuring me all the time. When the time came for the song routine, I was trembling so badly that my cue cards were shaking! After the concert, some of them even told me that they could hear the tremor (which was around 100000 on the Richter Scale) when I was singing! But seriously, I can't ask for a better MC to work with so, THANKS RHYSS!!! LOVE YOUUUU!!
I was super nervous throughout but I think it got better over time and by the time the Band was playing their Lion King repertoire, Rhyss and I were gyrating backstage! Hahaha!Oh ya! I have to mention this! Rhyss and I experienced a malu moment during rehearsals. As we weren't told that the first 2 songs had 3 movements each, we pai-seh-ingly stepped out CONFIDENTLY after the end of the first movement and praised the Band endlessly before we realized that we were not supposed to come out! After that embarrassing incident, one of the band members, who was not due to perform yet, made an effort to constantly remind us on the number of movements for the songs during the actual concert. HAHAHA! At least, we didn't screw up during the actual concert!
Anyway, it was a good first experience and I wanna seriously thank God for everything, for answering my prayers and for giving me strength. All glory be to you! =)
OH! And Sam did a great job as well! Her flute solo's like woah! Seriously good and she deserves it!
When I first stepped out onstage, the first thing I heard was the distinctive voice of Jonathan Chia:
"Eh! Shi Yun leh!!"
And that was how I spotted Sze Yee! Turned out that Andrew, his mum and younger brother came to support Xavier too! Haha! And I saw Fiona, Michelle (from church) and Wei Lin and Wenyi told me that they were there too.
Oh ya! I have to mention this! Before the rehearsal, we had Meet-the-parents session and my Dad attended it. So, like what I told some of my friends, I wanted to confront Ms. Ng regarding the issue of Service-Learning and that I did. I even told my Dad beforehand how we were supposed to go about doing that but Ms. Ng swiftly talked her way through it and when things were starting to look bright, she conveniently told us VERY POLITELY that she had to attend to other parents, nice to see you Mr Ow Yong but it's goodbye for now...
SO, so, so, so...my Dad decided to take it up to a higher level and after saying that, we immediately saw the Principal walking in our direction! Ms. Choo kindly sat us down and arrested the problem. She told me to think of other ways to deal with domineering teachers and after that she had a loooooong chat with my Dad about life and how she did not want to be a student at our age cos it's tough! After that, she told us that she had to get ready for the Band Concert she will be attending tonight and after hearing her say that, my Dad JUST had to tell her that I was the emcee for the event. So, she was like "see you there!"
As I was already late for rehearsal, I rushed off and left my father to wander on his own. During the rehearsal, Rhyss told me that her mum met the Principal as well! SUPER COINCIDENTAL RIGHT? Hahaha...
Well, the Principal did acknowledge our presence during the concert and she was full of encouragement. She praised us during intermission and when she was onstage to receive her token..Hahaha!
Anyway, thanks Charlene and Marie-Anne and Ai Ping for the rose! Ai Ping, It's nice OK! Even my mum said it was creative! :P
Also, for everyone's support in one way or another...you know who you are! :P
Backstage! Took this with trembling hands...
Sze Yee!
Rhyssie!
From Charlene,Marie-Anne and Ai Ping
Us with Kirsten, Rhyss' sister
BEING AN EMCEE IS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS
So, to the girls whom Sze Yee overheard criticizing us for our occasional flawed punctuation, and to all those skeptics who thought we would screw up really badly, at least we did an OK job!
Rhyss was really professional man. Throughout the rehearsal and concert, I was really paranoid and kept asking her whether my performance was OK and so on and she was really patient with me, helping me, going through the dreaded song routine with me and assuring me all the time. When the time came for the song routine, I was trembling so badly that my cue cards were shaking! After the concert, some of them even told me that they could hear the tremor (which was around 100000 on the Richter Scale) when I was singing! But seriously, I can't ask for a better MC to work with so, THANKS RHYSS!!! LOVE YOUUUU!!
I was super nervous throughout but I think it got better over time and by the time the Band was playing their Lion King repertoire, Rhyss and I were gyrating backstage! Hahaha!Oh ya! I have to mention this! Rhyss and I experienced a malu moment during rehearsals. As we weren't told that the first 2 songs had 3 movements each, we pai-seh-ingly stepped out CONFIDENTLY after the end of the first movement and praised the Band endlessly before we realized that we were not supposed to come out! After that embarrassing incident, one of the band members, who was not due to perform yet, made an effort to constantly remind us on the number of movements for the songs during the actual concert. HAHAHA! At least, we didn't screw up during the actual concert!
Anyway, it was a good first experience and I wanna seriously thank God for everything, for answering my prayers and for giving me strength. All glory be to you! =)
OH! And Sam did a great job as well! Her flute solo's like woah! Seriously good and she deserves it!
When I first stepped out onstage, the first thing I heard was the distinctive voice of Jonathan Chia:
"Eh! Shi Yun leh!!"
And that was how I spotted Sze Yee! Turned out that Andrew, his mum and younger brother came to support Xavier too! Haha! And I saw Fiona, Michelle (from church) and Wei Lin and Wenyi told me that they were there too.
Oh ya! I have to mention this! Before the rehearsal, we had Meet-the-parents session and my Dad attended it. So, like what I told some of my friends, I wanted to confront Ms. Ng regarding the issue of Service-Learning and that I did. I even told my Dad beforehand how we were supposed to go about doing that but Ms. Ng swiftly talked her way through it and when things were starting to look bright, she conveniently told us VERY POLITELY that she had to attend to other parents, nice to see you Mr Ow Yong but it's goodbye for now...
SO, so, so, so...my Dad decided to take it up to a higher level and after saying that, we immediately saw the Principal walking in our direction! Ms. Choo kindly sat us down and arrested the problem. She told me to think of other ways to deal with domineering teachers and after that she had a loooooong chat with my Dad about life and how she did not want to be a student at our age cos it's tough! After that, she told us that she had to get ready for the Band Concert she will be attending tonight and after hearing her say that, my Dad JUST had to tell her that I was the emcee for the event. So, she was like "see you there!"
As I was already late for rehearsal, I rushed off and left my father to wander on his own. During the rehearsal, Rhyss told me that her mum met the Principal as well! SUPER COINCIDENTAL RIGHT? Hahaha...
Well, the Principal did acknowledge our presence during the concert and she was full of encouragement. She praised us during intermission and when she was onstage to receive her token..Hahaha!
Anyway, thanks Charlene and Marie-Anne and Ai Ping for the rose! Ai Ping, It's nice OK! Even my mum said it was creative! :P
Also, for everyone's support in one way or another...you know who you are! :P
Backstage! Took this with trembling hands...
Sze Yee!
Rhyssie!
Us with Kirsten, Rhyss' sister
23 March, 2007
the best day of my life.
Hmm...don't really feel like commenting about it cos it's not worth remembering. Then again, maybe certain aspects, but not everything in general. Well, all I have to say is that it wasn't easy thinking of games for J1 Orientation cos most of the games have already been played by many before and I'm not exactly the most creative person around. Also, I've never handled such a large crowd before (80 plus students to be precise) and I know I suck but can people at least show some support? Sigh...I don't know...
But I really have to commend Henry and Wei Lin for being so patient and for shouting until they had hoarse voices...
And to make things worse, I had Band Concert Rehearsal until 10 plus and we weren't really that warmed up to our roles yet so, I was quite stressed but I guess I have to let it pass...
But I really have to commend Henry and Wei Lin for being so patient and for shouting until they had hoarse voices...
And to make things worse, I had Band Concert Rehearsal until 10 plus and we weren't really that warmed up to our roles yet so, I was quite stressed but I guess I have to let it pass...
14 March, 2007
A most traumatic experience...at least to me...
As the title suggests,today was really a close shave. I have not encountered this since that time at Bishan. (Even so, I doubt whether it actually happened at that time as I was too young to comprehend whether it was of that nature.)
After mugging with Ai Ping today, I headed for g12. As I was a tad early today(reached Bedok at 7.30pm), I decided to do as I usually would if I was early: wait for time to pass at the bus-stop opposite St.Anthony's Canossian School before slowly making my way to Yireng's place.(Just to help you understand the situation better, the area where the incident took place is very isolated and quiet at night)
After what seemed like 10 minutes, this middle-aged guy (I think) was heading toward my direction. I thought he would just bypass the bus stop and be on his way but he actually shuffled his way slowly until he was about 2 feet away from me. Everything up to this point seemed normal UNTIL he stared at me in a funny way. To make things worse, he sat next to me on the bus-stop seat and started leaning his elbow on the space that separates us on the seat.
You can imagine how I feel at this point of time. I mean, it may seem trivial as I'm telling you this but things would be different when you actually were in my position. Moving on, I was really frightened to the max but I did not display it outwardly (imagine if I did!).
I casually stood up and made my way towards Yireng's place,hoping and praying that my worse fears would not solidify. So, I walked as fast as I could, the sound of my thumping heartbeat reverberating my inner being with every step I took. (oops,too much literature but it's true ok!)
Intuitively, I was conscious of an unknown presence following me so I turned around to look and I got a shock cos this cyclist from nowhere was just behind me! So,I sorta jumped(see how paranoid I was...). Anyways,I was quite relieved after that but not for long cos my worse fears came true after all: I heard the distinctive shuffling of feet a few yards behind me! I did turn around again just to confirm the source and it was Mr.Stalker!
This time I really freaked out. Walked as fast as my legs could carry me to the lift lobby and prayed the lifts would not be at the higher floors. Saw someone boarding the lift at ground level and relied fully on God this time. Upon reaching the lift lobby, Mr.Stalker was nowhere to be seen cos I really waked very fast. No one was there with me,only the wind and the still night air.(haha)
Then, my saving grace appeared:Pastor Alan. I was super happy to see him man! It was really that bad ok....argh! Shared this to the g12 that night and made them paranoid too...hahaha...
Anyways, I've learnt my lesson the hard way.Trust in the Lord. Otherwise,stick to the main road.
After mugging with Ai Ping today, I headed for g12. As I was a tad early today(reached Bedok at 7.30pm), I decided to do as I usually would if I was early: wait for time to pass at the bus-stop opposite St.Anthony's Canossian School before slowly making my way to Yireng's place.(Just to help you understand the situation better, the area where the incident took place is very isolated and quiet at night)
After what seemed like 10 minutes, this middle-aged guy (I think) was heading toward my direction. I thought he would just bypass the bus stop and be on his way but he actually shuffled his way slowly until he was about 2 feet away from me. Everything up to this point seemed normal UNTIL he stared at me in a funny way. To make things worse, he sat next to me on the bus-stop seat and started leaning his elbow on the space that separates us on the seat.
You can imagine how I feel at this point of time. I mean, it may seem trivial as I'm telling you this but things would be different when you actually were in my position. Moving on, I was really frightened to the max but I did not display it outwardly (imagine if I did!).
I casually stood up and made my way towards Yireng's place,hoping and praying that my worse fears would not solidify. So, I walked as fast as I could, the sound of my thumping heartbeat reverberating my inner being with every step I took. (oops,too much literature but it's true ok!)
Intuitively, I was conscious of an unknown presence following me so I turned around to look and I got a shock cos this cyclist from nowhere was just behind me! So,I sorta jumped(see how paranoid I was...). Anyways,I was quite relieved after that but not for long cos my worse fears came true after all: I heard the distinctive shuffling of feet a few yards behind me! I did turn around again just to confirm the source and it was Mr.Stalker!
This time I really freaked out. Walked as fast as my legs could carry me to the lift lobby and prayed the lifts would not be at the higher floors. Saw someone boarding the lift at ground level and relied fully on God this time. Upon reaching the lift lobby, Mr.Stalker was nowhere to be seen cos I really waked very fast. No one was there with me,only the wind and the still night air.(haha)
Then, my saving grace appeared:Pastor Alan. I was super happy to see him man! It was really that bad ok....argh! Shared this to the g12 that night and made them paranoid too...hahaha...
Anyways, I've learnt my lesson the hard way.Trust in the Lord. Otherwise,stick to the main road.
13 March, 2007
Gravity....I feel...
OK! this is the umpteen time I've retyped this entry and it's either due to my computer's fault or stupid Blogger's fault...what's the point of the new version if it can't even save a basic entry?!?!
Anyways, just wanted to comment on these few weeks. As you can see, I have been rather inactive here due to the many faculty tests:study trips out with Jillian and once with Zhiyi, Choir practices....argh...
Speaking of Choir practice, yesterday was really one-of-a-kind. I think we have really gone overboard...I mean it's not everyday that Mr.Low is that angry with us, much less to storm out of the Choir Room and leave us stunned and lost...
I think this incident really affected us a lot,judging by the number of blog entries dedicated to this issue. Actually, I feel really guilty cos I was not exactly attentive that day too...Oh well, guess we just have to prove our worth through actions instead of empty talk...
AND,I have not even mention other Choir-related problems yet...
Academic-wise, I really have much to catch up on...even though I make sure that I complete my tutorials and pay attention in class, I don't think it's enough to secure the grades that I want. The worse thing is, getting straight As seem to be the norm these days. Just stop any VJCian or RJCian and the chances of him getting straight As is like 99.9999%!
I'm still in a dilemma as to whether to message Ms.Lee regarding the extra Geography lessons. She seems to be contradicting herself and if I really decide not to join the group,there's always the fear that I would not be able to pull through without Ms.Lee's help.
Then there's the Service-Learning Project (even though it doesn't really concern me that much).It's not that I have anything against Ms.Ng but sometimes she should not be overly-paranoid. I mean, I don't think our cooking is that bad to actually poison the children to such a serious extent that the association would file a lawsuit against us. And what's the point of a class discussion when you call the shots most of the time? And, what's the point of making Rhyss call the organisation when they obviously have no intention to attend to us?
I have not even gone on to talk about Econs lessons....I miss Ms.Ho :(
BUT, no point crying over spilt milk. I guess 06A03 has to just accommodate and bear with it for another 7-8 months as the fate of our SGC lies in her scrawny hands...
Anyways, just wanted to comment on these few weeks. As you can see, I have been rather inactive here due to the many faculty tests:study trips out with Jillian and once with Zhiyi, Choir practices....argh...
Speaking of Choir practice, yesterday was really one-of-a-kind. I think we have really gone overboard...I mean it's not everyday that Mr.Low is that angry with us, much less to storm out of the Choir Room and leave us stunned and lost...
I think this incident really affected us a lot,judging by the number of blog entries dedicated to this issue. Actually, I feel really guilty cos I was not exactly attentive that day too...Oh well, guess we just have to prove our worth through actions instead of empty talk...
AND,I have not even mention other Choir-related problems yet...
Academic-wise, I really have much to catch up on...even though I make sure that I complete my tutorials and pay attention in class, I don't think it's enough to secure the grades that I want. The worse thing is, getting straight As seem to be the norm these days. Just stop any VJCian or RJCian and the chances of him getting straight As is like 99.9999%!
I'm still in a dilemma as to whether to message Ms.Lee regarding the extra Geography lessons. She seems to be contradicting herself and if I really decide not to join the group,there's always the fear that I would not be able to pull through without Ms.Lee's help.
Then there's the Service-Learning Project (even though it doesn't really concern me that much).It's not that I have anything against Ms.Ng but sometimes she should not be overly-paranoid. I mean, I don't think our cooking is that bad to actually poison the children to such a serious extent that the association would file a lawsuit against us. And what's the point of a class discussion when you call the shots most of the time? And, what's the point of making Rhyss call the organisation when they obviously have no intention to attend to us?
I have not even gone on to talk about Econs lessons....I miss Ms.Ho :(
BUT, no point crying over spilt milk. I guess 06A03 has to just accommodate and bear with it for another 7-8 months as the fate of our SGC lies in her scrawny hands...
12 March, 2007
04 March, 2007
what makes life interesting
Econs test is done.One down even though the outlook seems bleak. After Comm meeting, went home to prepare for today's BIG DAY. haha..actually it's big to me only cos I seldom get to do this,hmm...wait.I think I didn't experience this before: getting lost in an unknown place intentionally.
Destination to get lost at: Kampong Glam (which includes Arab Street,Bussorah Street,Ophir Street,Baghdad Street...you get the picture...)
Wandering partner:Jillian
After alighting at Bugis,took a short stroll to Ground Zero. It was really interesting. Many textile shops as well as handicraft and acessories shops. There were also one or two shops which specialise in costumes and props (really cool!)
Souvenir no.1: Stickers! (can you believe it...of all things...)
Took many photos along the way of remote alleys,dilapidated houses,speaking of which, some of these houses had an eerie feel to them as the silence is too overwhelming:deafening silence. (you'll know why after you see the photos...)
One of the highlights of our vegabond-like journey would be at the tourist district. We chanced upon the shop "Grandfather's Collections!"
early days of rock n roll
old soda bottles (complete with coffeeshop sign)
antique clocks on our way up to the 2nd floor
antique lamps!
how things looked in the past...
movie screenings in the past
more bottles of fizz
a barber setting from the good ol' days
just look at the telephones!
novelty items you can't find now
more antique gadgets
Josie and the pussycats wannabe (!!)
drinks anyone?
through the looking glass...
Kampong Glam tourist district
woman in black
bet you can't find such a place anywhere else!
Our famous "Golden Landmark"
New album! Get it while stocks last! 
my preferred mode of transport
JILLIAN!
doesn't all this remind you of some war-torn country?
this picture reminds me of Social Studies SBQ:conflicts between countries
down memory lane...
at a crossroads...
a hint of modernisation in the background
courtesy of Jillian
travelling back in time
my Secret Garden
Baghdad Street! Ahhh!!!
Destination to get lost at: Kampong Glam (which includes Arab Street,Bussorah Street,Ophir Street,Baghdad Street...you get the picture...)
Wandering partner:Jillian
After alighting at Bugis,took a short stroll to Ground Zero. It was really interesting. Many textile shops as well as handicraft and acessories shops. There were also one or two shops which specialise in costumes and props (really cool!)
Souvenir no.1: Stickers! (can you believe it...of all things...)
Took many photos along the way of remote alleys,dilapidated houses,speaking of which, some of these houses had an eerie feel to them as the silence is too overwhelming:deafening silence. (you'll know why after you see the photos...)
One of the highlights of our vegabond-like journey would be at the tourist district. We chanced upon the shop "Grandfather's Collections!"
To those unaware of this fortunate find, this shop was featured in the recent Sunday Times lifestyle pages as one of the places you can go to to reminisce the good ol' days..really cool! pictures below!
Souvenir no.2: clutch bags!
Bought it at the shop beside the one mentioned. One-of-a-kind man...
After all the aimless wondering,it's time for the weary nomads to grab a bite and the nearby food paradise would be ZAM ZAM! yay!
This 100-year-old establishment situated at North Bridge Road is renowned for their murtabak. Featured in the papers many times..how can we simply bypass it? :P
I ordered Beef Murtabak and Teh Tarik whilst Jillian had Nasi Briyani and Teh Peng. Now,doesn't the thought of such good food make you salivate? muahahaha!
Now sedated with a slice of heaven, the wanderers trudged wearily towards civilisation (the nearby Golden Landmark Hotel) where they tried to window shop but to no avail as the shops there were really boring so,it's off to Bugis Junction. Bought a few things here and there before heading for home whilst Jill went to her friend's place.
Such a fruitful day today.I don't think I need to go for Learning Journey already! hahaha! Took 5 hours altogether..and now, for the photos before I don't have the energy to upload them anymore...
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