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...

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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...

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...

Kampong Glam tourist district

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...

woman in black

bet you can't find such a place anywhere else!



Our famous "Golden Landmark"






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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!!!