Thursday, June 21, 201212:33 AM
Yvette's words paint a really succinct idea of what arts camp is about, and practically my university life's heart and soul:
My dearest A House,
I hope that all of you are well-rested by the time you're reading this.
The past five days truly have been amazing in every sense of the word. I
saw strangers become awkward acquaintances become teammates become
family. I heard whispers become cheers, and stood in the middle as
cheers morphed into war cries. I'm just popping by to put a nice close
to the few days that have just passed us by as we move forward into the
next and even more exciting chapter of the freshies' first step into
university life.
Please don't be disappointed that we were the
first house to be called up today. From the very beginning, we
established that winning was not our priority. Sure, it would feel nice
if we did, but it is no more than the mere bonus that it really is.
...
Some might place great emphasis on winning best house for self-pride,
others for house-pride, and still others because really, who wants to
lose? But I am not in this for me, and A House, we have not lost.
I am in this for the freshies, because I have found myself a family
that I can come home to after the grind of dreary school days. I want
the freshies to find the seabed they can moor their anchor in just like
how I have found mine. We don't need power ups to tell us if we're doing
it right, or if we'll ever get it right. We don't need to be the best
house to bask in the glory of A House. We don't need validation, because
true house spirit can be seen with the eyes and felt with the heart,
and this is exactly what I saw and felt as we started to get our groove
on. Think about the war games that wrapped up our competition, I think
you have right there a succinct, lucid example.
Arts camp is a
journey, it is not a destination. It is not about where we get to, but
how we got there, and I dare say (and very proudly) that A House, we got
there good. As you walk around in school, you're not going to think
about whether they called us the most enthusiastic, the most sporty, the
most outstanding or even the best house. You are going to worry about
whether you can make it for lunch with your OG on your crazy school day,
and in A House, we have lunch with our OGs on our every day.
A
House, remember to keep in mind the things that matter, and be thankful
that you have been blessed with them. I am truly happy and cannot be
more proud of what we've done with what we have, and I thank all the
OGLs, councillors and crashers who have helped make this a reality.
To the freshies, all I can say is that it just keeps getting better. So fasten your seat belts, and welcome home.
With all my love,
Yvette
Friday, June 15, 20127:07 PM
I threw a wish in the well,
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell,
and now you're in my way
I trade my soul for a wish,
pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this,
but now you're in my way
Your stare was holdin',
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby
Tuesday, April 24, 201211:23 AM
Woke up one morning to see this on my fb newsfeed:
"Dylan, don't be scared. I hug you!"
Dylan looking so happy with the affection from Iden
These two rascals were on the cable car, which kinda explains Dydy's scared look. Hehe, my two cutie pies! <3
Saturday, April 07, 20121:32 AM
3 more weeks to the end of school (and I haven't started studying yet). Been rushing assignment after assignment after assignment. Today's Good Friday and I should be making full use of this holiday! But NO! Instead I'm busy surfing blogs when I should have been rushing my assignments (ya again) and/or studying. Oh well.
I've been reading this website for the past few days, Project Unbreakables, and it's really, really sad. It's a blog full of pictures of people up holding quotes that their rapist told them. I must have been living in my own little bubble - I was simply shocked to find out that rape is actually quite prevalent. It has always seemed like something so far away, guess it's time I prick that little bubble of mine and enter the real world. Many of the rapist were the victim's relatives, like their father and even their grandfather. There were also many cases of the rapist being the victim's husbands or boyfriends. These are people you should have been able to trust, but sadly, that does not happen many a times. Sometimes, the victims get blamed for being raped too. It's times like this when you see the true nature of humans and get so disgusted with them, with the whole entire human race. I'm so glad, so lucky that my relatives were all decent people, even if their characters weren't that great overall. I'm also lucky that the bf is really great too! ♥
Feeling a tad moody now because the boy is currently partying away at Butter, while I'm stuck at home supposedly doing my work. He deserves this break for all the hard work that he has put in this sem, but I'm feeling quite lonely now :( Anyway it's been ages since a decent post, so here are some pics of the soft toys my lovely friends gave me from all their overseas trips!
This is Meh Meh the sheep that Joel bought for me when he went to New Zealand (i think). Squeeze its tummy and it goes 'bahhhhhhh x4'
This is the Kangeroo that we finally got after bugging Jiemin about it after his first trip to Wallaby. He went back recently with the army again and he bought us our Kangeroo! hehehe
Hammerhead shark from Ocean Park from Jiemin again!
Coach passport holder from Joel! My passport so chio now muahahaha. Joel bought lots of stuff for us, especially the girls! Other than Meh Meh, I like this the most. Heh. I guess the guys do pamper the three of us a lot a lot! hehehe!
Favourite Blondie Bear that I have been hugging almost every night to sleep since I was 10? I dont hug Blondie Bear every night now cos I keep him at home. I hug Bean Bean to sleep when I'm in hall!
Random photos. Too spastic to resist posting haha.
The boy was running a Polaroid booth along AS1 a couple of weeks back to raise funds for his campaign, so I went down and took 2 pictures! ♥♥
Sunday, March 25, 20121:54 AM
Hugging my little sheep to sleep tonight together with my blondie bear. Comforts me so much, this little sheep that soothes the soul.
Friday, March 16, 20124:04 AM
Today, I gave advice to my neighbour in hall, one year my junior, and so, so innocent. Just like the me a while back, she is now facing major changes in her life. Changes that are inevitable, and are really horrid in nature. But unlike me, she has people near her who went through the same tough process of growing up before, people who could give her advice and help her through. I hope that my advice is useful. Dear J, I'm so glad that I can be here to help you have an easier time getting through this shitty period :)
Saturday, March 03, 20121:53 AM
Don't say things that make people doubt their position in your life, unless you want that person out from there, forever.
Friday, February 24, 20123:39 PM
Time passes so fast. We've been friends for so long already yet we still meet up. I'm glad that we still do:)
Tuesday, February 21, 20123:40 AM
Am I just not cut out for this role?
Friday, February 17, 20123:38 AM
It's being ages since I last blogged. Each time I blog, I'll complain about school and it's craziness - but frankly, school has been so crazy this semester. It is simply because the degree in which school has been so crazy thus far, for both you & me, that made me appreciate the Valentine's Day gift(s) that you gave me. I asked for a handmade card (which I have yet to receive hehe) and a balloon, and a simple day out with you. You delivered that and much, much more. You gave me your time, precious time that you need for your school work; for you to recover from the phlegm problem that has been bugging you for weeks. Thank you for spending those two nights with me in hall; your presence was all I need to make my first Valentine's Day perfect.
Sometimes, I wonder if I have hit the jackpot. It has been a mere 7 months, but you & I, we have grown so much. You taught me how to grow up; you guided me through taking my baby steps towards adulthood. Yet, despite all that, you created the space and protection that I need so that I can remain as the little girl that I desperately want to remain. I don't know how did you manage to do that, but it simply seems so magical to me. Thank you for everything that you have given me, and much much more. ♥
Monday, January 16, 20121:02 AM
I guess there must be some truth in the saying "Time waits for no man". Cliche as it gets, I have to admit that this saying is really, really applicable to me right now. I avoid taking on as much commitments as others, not wanting to overload my schedule and leaving myself with no time to rest. Yet, so many things seem to be demanding my attention all at the same time. It's going to be Chinese New Year soon, and I have never, ever been this unprepared for it. My room's pretty much the same as it has been the past year - in fact, it has probably accumulated much more junk that deserves to go into the dustbin. Being in hall, and having some hall commitments (regardless of how slight) also means that I am unable to help my mum when it comes to CNY preparations and I feel so bad about it. Sitting there in the car, hearing mama shark chatting about the stuff that she still needed to do, but unable to help her. It's times like these when I really wish that my sis was sensible enough to help out at home.
This lack of time issue hits me really hard when I find myself actually doing my readings in week 1. Geeky AND dorky. It's only week 1 and I'm already lacking in sleep, can you actually believe that? It doesnt help that Mel is equally busy as well that I turn into LonelyGirl91 and I find myself craving more and more for the holidays. Sadly, CNY holidays are not going to be a respite for me - I'm actually getting stressed out wondering how on earth am I going to juggle my gatherings together with my commitments at hall. As it is, I'm going to miss the annual CNY dinner with the maternal family because I have Chingay on the same day. Damm.
Saturday, December 31, 20114:30 AM
A blink of an eye, and yet another year has flown past us again. The past year has brought to everyone both pains and gains. It does seem as though each year is speeding up, seemingly shorter than the previous year. Such deceit must probably be attributed to the increasing amount of things that needs to be done, every week, every day, every hour and every minute. I dont even have the time to update this blog (much) any more. I have many many memories, many occasions and many events that I would have like to blog about for keepsake. But Father Time doesnt seem to be on my side, and I find myself constantly rushing and rushing and rushing the whole year round. Phew. So to sum up my year in 2011, here's the following that I did (and can remember) in the year 2011:
Memories of 2011:
1. Cupid finally shot his arrow at me, and I got together with Mel! ♥
2. Went to BKK with my friends and ate crickets & scorpions for the first time!
3. Did Arts Camp again, and most probably for the last time
4. Fulfilled my dream to work as an ice-cream girl with my job at Once Upon A Milkshake
5. Stayed in hall
6. Scored tickets for the actual NDP!
7. Went to watch The Lion King
8. Turned 20! Bye bye to the era of 1s :(
9. Rented a room in JB with friends and had a stayover. Without telling mama shark.
10. Went to Batam, where I had the most shocking clubbing experience ever
11. Lorry suppers with the OGs!
12. Went to Korea, where I saw snow for the very first time! (Y)(Y)
13. Went for a clothes buffet!
In 2011, many other small things happened. Like, how my results slide. I hate this topic. Really I do. I detest, I abhor, i hate, I despise. It slide in Y1S2, so I worked very very very hard in Y2S1, and did very well for my assignments and MTT. 3 Bs only, for the entire sem for all 5 mods. The rest As. I didnt feel like I screwed my finals up. In fact, I thought I did relatively well for them! So what the hell happened to my Y2S1 results? Makes me feel like, "oh hey, maybe you're not exactly cut out for uni". In any case, 2011 was pretty bad for my health too. This year, I fell sick with fever thrice, with once hitting 38.9 degrees celcius. The last time I had a fever prior to this year was in J2 year. Also the last time I puke (due to sickness) was probably sometime in lower sec. I am someone who usually recovers within a day, and have never ever gotten 2days of MCs before. I just recovered from a bout of mysterious illness that made me puke 6 times in a span of about 5hrs, which was followed thereafter by 3 consecutive days of diarrhoea-ing. As you can see, illness was my Achilles heel in 2011.
In 2011, I was blessed by the Goddess of Love, and got together with Mel. Im very thankful to have him around me, in ways more than one. Even though we have our ups & downs, and I have shed many a tear because of our relationship, I am still very happy that Mel's been around for me :)
I guess there's many things that I can wish for in the upcoming new year. I cant decide if I should make New Year Resolutions, cos hey, everybody knows that New Year Resolution gets broken shortly after the year starts. Here's my wishlist for 2012 though:
Wishlist for 2012:
1. For me to learn and correct the bad things about myself
2. For our relationship to grow and withstand whatever nonsense that gets thrown in our faces
3. For my results to FINALLY go up and for me to have the motivation and stamina to continue working hard the whole entire sem. AGAIN.
4. For a year with better health
5. Also, I wish that my sister becomes more sensible, and stop giving my mum grief and breaking this family up. Sheesh.
6. For me to stay happy and carefree (I feel like my degree of carefree innocence and happiness seems to be sliding every year. I dont seem to be as happy as usual in 2011. Somehow)
7. For me to have a year where I'll be able to get more rest than my poor little overwork body really needs
Ok, that's it for now. Have a great new year guys! May you have a wonderful year ahead, and may all your wishes come true! :D
Sunday, October 02, 20111:57 AM
Time has just flown by so fast (gotta pardon that cliche), but it seemed like the start of the year was just a second ago. Haven gotten the chance to have some me-time for a very, very, long time until a few days ago. While it does make me yearn for the days when I could sleep in past 12 everyday, and do whatever I like, I'm not regretting my life right now. Sure, I'm busy like hell and get stressed out about it. But it's these little things in life that contributes towards my smile and I ought to count my blessings.
Friday, July 29, 20111:16 AM
Today, as I was lying in bed surfing the net, I found this entry from lelove. It's funny how just a few months ago, this would have been the perfect description of what I'm feeling. A few months has since passed, and I'm glad to be one of the lucky ones experiencing "one of the most amazing things in the world". Really thankful that you made that leap of faith and gave me the chance to do so:)
"It's so strange. and yes, I know it's not the first time this has been discussed. and this one, when it really comes down to it, will be no different from the others. but its another one of those times when this little part of my life that I have controlled so it won’t consume me, starts bubbling up again. I don’t know why, little things start it, get me thinking again. why, am I, an almost 20 year old girl, incapable of romantic love? its quite embarrassing to think or talk about.. almost laughable at how pathetic that seems. if my story were told to a random stranger I’m sure they would think the reason would be that I am some dirty-faced, antisocial, impersonable, loner. I'll have you know, I am none of those things. I have friends, great friends; the majority of which are in healthy normal relationships. I however, am not.
I'm not saying i am not loved, because I really am - but not that way. not in the way that is different from anything else and can make you feel the way that nothing else can. I wonder what it’s like to know you are loved that way. it fascinates me because it is completely foreign to me. its like imagining what it would feel like to be weightless in a rocketship on its way to the moon. unfathomable until you actually experience it. and, for one reason or another, it seems as though I am not cut out to be an astronaut.
People want me, but not enough. not enough to take it past the initial thrill of it. and I know how it works, oh I’ve seen it hundreds of times. heard it, watched it.. just not in the first person that's all. its always looking behind glass windows, doors, at the others who have found it. and even though sometimes its fleeting, short-lived, its still real. I wonder about the day when I will be the one people are watching.
I have all of these things I want to do before I die; ride in a hot air balloon, learn to play guitar, see the statue of liberty, silly things like that. but more than any of those things, I would like to experience the feeling of being completely and utterly loved. in a way that not your parents, your best friend nor your sister loves you. but the love you get from someone that you feel the same about. maybe thats the silliest of all, but to me it is the most important.
I don’t know. I really truly don’t know, as I’ve said a thousand times before and will probably continue saying until I get my answer - if I get an answer. sometimes it seems as though i'm reaching in the dark, for something i know must be there but its just so hard to find.
I still hold on to a tiny thread of hope that one day it’ll hit me over the head and I’ll just stand there baffled and realize I’ve finally found what I’ve been looking for, for as long as I can remember. but I also keep my head just below the clouds because the only thing worse for me than never finding what you’ve been looking for would be to constantly wait for it when it never comes.
Anyway, to all the people who have found it, my hat is off to you. I hope you know how lucky you are to be experiencing one of the most amazing things in the world, I’m sure you do. and as for me, I will continue on with my life, doing the things I love, that feel right, and hope for the best. they say the best way to find love is by doing what you love, and I suppose I’m trying my best to do that right now. so maybe.. maybe, one day everything will fall into place. and if not, I’ll at least have the things I truly love to keep me occupied.
-E (leloveimage.blogspot.com)"
Sunday, July 03, 20113:43 AM
Have not touched my blog for ages.
Been VERY busy lately. It feels like I'm standing still with Father Time rushing by at top speed. Everything seems to be a whirlwind such that it's kind of overwhelming. Arts Camp's finally over. Even though lots of shit occurred, arts camp will always be arts camp - memorable. (1) Certain events that occurred during the camp actually made me feel extremely relieved to have such people surrounding me (2) Arts camp is where friendships are born. S's flying off soon, and I'm feeling awfully guilty that I havent been spending as much time with her as I should have. In fact, I haven't been spending much time socialising with the new freshies as well as my own current group of friends. The gang, 0831B class clique, Belle + ZJ + PC, SMLJ and many, many more. There needs to be a pause button in the game of life.
Entry's kinda incoherent cos I'm just typing my thoughts as they appear. Probably will not even be able to understand myself when looking back on this entry a few months down the road. Haha.
Wednesday, May 25, 20111:09 AM
CNY
River Hongbao
3rd - 5th FEBRUARY 2011
Posting such photos so late cos school kept me busy, and then it was exam periods, and after that the relishing of my hard-earned freedom. Got a job - busy being an OUAM girl, jetting off to BKK w uni friends, and then after that busy preparing for arts camp. PHEW! Time seem to fly so fast!
Thursday, June 21, 201212:33 AM
