Saturday, November 24, 2007 '
7:40 AM YWahhh.. Im just trying my luck when i post this. I think China has placed a ban on blogspot so guess what.. i cant even go to my own blog.. haha..
But then to let this blog rot for 3 yrs is certainly not the best idea.. Thus, i think i should try my luck so if some kind soul from singapore can see this post, please let me know okay??? (of course you dont need to call me to tell me.. over msn is fine.. haha)
Well.. Shanghai.. Its cold. Not very VERY cold but still, cold enough for me to get numb fingers which really scared me. I can actually bite my fingers and not feel any pain at all after that. Last friday and saturday, it was raining as well, so its like double my misery.
Okay.
My house.
Its really really nice. It is like sooooo HUGE in comparison to my house in singapore. So much larger. And cooler. But then, a large house would mean more surface area to clean up. The last time i swept and mobbed the floor, i felt seriously tired after that. But as nice as my house look like, it does not feel like a home. It feels like a hotel only. At least, thats how it feels like for now.
Many of you has asked me how my house looks like but until now, only Aik Kun is lucky enough to have seen my house. (well, we video called each other so she got to see my house) I think if its possible, i will post some pictures of my house. It has 2 floors and in addition, there is a basement as well. Really quite cool. And im staying at some place named Shimao Lakeside Garden and as the name suggests, there is a lake around the entire estate. When i walk out to the largest balcony in my house (my house has 4 of them!!), there is a lake outside surrounding my house. NIce ehh.. haha.. The entire estate is seriously really cool. Very expensive and high class looking.
Well, as far as im concerned, the only nice thing in Shanghai for me is my house. Really.
The Food..
Is both OILY AND SALTY!!!! how to eat something dripping in oil and when you eat it, it seems as if you are eating salt??? ewwwwwww...!!!! i really miss the good food that we have in spore.. omg.. just thinking about it makes my mouth water.. wonder when i will get to taste such good food again.
My School..
Is a horror.
The people in there are really.. different. Their lifestyles and everything is very different from the life that im used to having in singapore. The things they talk about is like.. erm.. ya...
They all have this american accent. Even the asians. Well, to be fair, there is nothing wrong with that just that sometimes i dont understand what is being said then i feel too paiseh to say 'huh?' to them. And there is a limit to how many times you say "Sorry, but can you repeat what you have just said??" So most of the time, i will stare really hard at them when i dont catch what they are asking me, wiling them to be able to read my mind and repeat what they have just said. haha.. i sound like a weirdo dont i??
The lessons here are also carried out in a very different manner. Students actually have debates with the teacher in every lesson. Any time they have any problems, they immediately shout out their questions. IM really not used to this. I mean, its just so different from the classroom situation in spore. That time during english lesson, the class spent 20 mins debating with the teacher over one point. haha.. thats the way it is over here.
And, it is really very hard for me to make friends. True, my level has only 30 students but then, we have no fixed class. Every lesson will have different people studying with me. Sad eh.. my econs lesson has only 2 girls including me and my english lesson has only 3 girls, also including me,
The stucture of the building is really confusing. How many times have i got lost in the school compound?? Countless times. haha.. Thanks to my good sense of direction, (yes.. im praising myself but its true..), I now can safely get to my next lesson within the required time.
Oh. And i have a new laptop. Well, it is compulsory for those in years 9, 10 and 12. So now i have to bring a laptop to every class. Of course its fun. When im bored, i can actually email some of you. Actually, many of them emails are sent during my school hours. haha..
Oh!!!! There is this component in the IB which im taking now called TOK or theory of knowledge. THE QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS SUBJECT IS IDENTICAL TO KI QUESTIONS!!!! My first assignment:
"If you cant say it, you dont know it." "I know more than i can say."
Comment on which one you find is true and give examples.. blah blah blah. Write an essay of more than 1000 words.
Great ah. How am i ever suppose to do it??? Im clueless!!! HOw to even start!!! Someone come and safe me can???
And my econs, i was taking H1 econs in the past and now?? Im stuck in a higher level econs class (this means that it is H2 level) HELLO??? I CANT UNDERSTAND THE LESSON OKAY???
Okay. Enough of complaining.
My school caters for students from age 3 to 18. haha.. I think all international schools are like that. But the younger kids study in the DUCKS school (nursery school and kindergarden) and the junior school (for the primary school students).
wow.. i have really said a lot. The last thing i want to say is: THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY!!!
I really dread schoool. The entire week has been like, homework, homework and more homework. Never ending. Its suppose to be my holidays right?? So why am i doing homework everyday?? Not fair..
Okay. Im in my school bus now. And its shaking terribly thanks to those juniors who are monkey-ing around. Lets just see if any of you can read this..
Til next time.
-true singaporean girl-
Thursday, November 8, 2007 '
9:43 AM Y
Think im going to dedicate this entire entry to all my good friends but since i have quite a few, i may have to group them together.
Subashini
My very bestest friend. We have known each other since secondary 1?? Thats a very long time ago. I remember that you are always the top in class and even though there was once where i managed to get 2nd, you actually did very much better than me. We were never that close to begin with but after all the time spent together, we realised what a crazy, near perfect pair of friends we make. True, we have our disputes but then again, even good friends quarrel dont they? Im going to miss you more than you can ever imagine. I mean, you are like the only person that i will actually call to talk to. Going away will mean that these talks will be impossible already. Those crazy times we had together wont be forgotten, that i can promise you. Im sure that you wont forget me, after all, im sure i made an impact in your life..
Jiawen~Anita~Jiabin~Jiayi
You all really make my secodary school life colourful. We had so much fun together and the times that we spent in the classroom acting like mad people was really memorable. Even though we hardly get to meet each other ever since we graduated from secondary school, im sure to miss you people as well.
Grace~Sharon~Shimin
We girls really had a lot of fun singing during the 1st 3 months in TPJC.( i think i didnt sing much because i didnt really know the songs that you all were singing but i sure did have fun.) Even though 3 months is only a short period of time, we became very close and did many fun stuff together. This proves that the time frame does not determine how close the friendship will be.
Ah boy~Gavin~Jason kor~Korlin~Dazong
You guys are really very nice people. If its not because of you all i dont think i will have a good impression of guys at all. (Dont cry when you all read this ok..) We really had a lot of fun during the 1st 3 months and that period of time was really one of a kind. I doubt any of us will ever forget the fun times we had. You all (together with the girls) made the PAE 07s24 the best class to be in. Im sure none of us regret ever going to TPJC for the 1st 3 months.
Picture is done by aik kun
HweeIng dadadajie~Giselle dada jie~YongYing dajie~AikKun
We are really a crazy bunch of people in class. I dont think i will ever find another group of friends who are as active and crazy as you all. Lessons in class became fun and at least bearable because of you all who brought lots of laughter to class. Can never forget the crazy actions and stuff that you all came out with. (Especially the fact that you all really love to take photos of yourselves..) Its really funny how some of us actually didnt like each other much for some reason of another at the beginning but now we are like inseperable in school. Please remember to act more normal in future can. With your most normal member (me!!) absent, you all must really try your very best to remain out of trouble ok. (Okay.. Joking joking.. But really remember not to get too carried away with being crazy..) I will really miss all the jokes that you all can come out with. Lessons will be so boring in future without you bunch to wake me up.
Wanjing~Anabelle~Izzatul~TzeHui
Even though we are not very very very close, we have had our good times together as well. The times we spent together in class is unforgetable. Wanjing and Anabelle, both of your singing skills are really good. (thanks for singing for me today..) Izzatul and TzeHui, both of you are like kind of serious during lessons but when lessons are over, you two can be rather crazy people as well. Glad that all of you girls are able to remain together for another year.
07s24 guys
You all have been great classmates and friends. Although i have to say, you all can actually learn to be more gracious towards girls. (haha.. dont take this too seriously ok..) The times we spent as a class wasnt really a lot but then i seem to be able to get along with each and every one of you quite well. (Hmm.. or so i think.) I will really miss the chance of studying and mugging with you all for the A levels next year.
I WILL MISS EVERYBODY!!!
Well.. i seem to have covered quite a few people today. If i left anyone out im really very sorry.. dont get offended ok?? =)
Today, my dadada jie, dadajie, dajie and ak gave me a special present. They actually made a video specially for me. I cried while watching it. Its really very touching ok.. It will really bring back a lot of fond memories.
I really dont want to leave this place. All of a sudden, i have a fondness for my school. Ms Ong really made me feel like crying when she told me that she will miss me next year. After all, i am a joy to teach in class what.. ( She said that to me herself.) She definitely will miss me.. hehe.. =)
I dont want to leave.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 '
1:54 PM YOMG..
My dadada jie, dada jie, dajie and ak actually dedicated a song to me on radio!!!
Love you all so much!!!
You people make me cry.Oh gosh.. feel so touched now.. Im really so lucky to have so good friends. We've only known each other for less than a year and we are already so close..
'Lan ren' group ahhhhhh..
Cant believe im actually termed a lan ren.. haha.. but im still the most normal one ok???
Really will miss you all when ive gone.
Die.. Make me want to cry again..
Okok.. change topic.
PW is Over!!!!!!!My long awaited day.
We had 6 examiners assessing my group which was a little intimidating i must say. BUT im proud to say that my group has done well!!! =)
When i was watching the last group present, which happens to be korlin's group, i suddenly had the urge to cry. This may be the last time im going to watch my class people present anything anymore. The thought is overwhelming..
Oh dear.. im feeling emo now.
Sunday, November 4, 2007 '
1:22 PM YHaPpY bIrThDaY gRaCe!!!! =)
may all your wishes come true!!!
17 already ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..
wahhh.. Today had to go for some flu vaccine
It HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!
I was ouch-ing all the way. I was the only one who made so much noise in the clinic. It was really funny. I made more noise than my 7 year old sister, can you believe it??
Haha.. I went "ouch ouch ouch" even before the needle came into contact with my arm. I seriously think that the doctor wanted to laugh at me.
Talking about the doctor, i seriously wonder if he is a qualified doctor. The way he injected me was like, OUCH!!!!! I can feel the needle going into my skin. I was even wondering if it went into my veins. Whats more, the needle remained in my arm for quite some time.
Feel like complaining about that stupid doctor. Does he even know how to inject a needle properly??????
OUCH!!!!!!
It still hurts now. In fact, it feels like it is bruised badly. My dad already warned us, tomorrow my arm will be aching. Im really looking forward to it.
Who ask me have to go to a place where the season is nearing winter now.. The flu vaccine is suppose to ensure that we dont get a flu that easily i guess. Hope that it is effective, after all the pain i went through, it better be.
Tonight have to take extra care when i sleep. Cannot hurt my arm anymore than it is hurting now. It really hurts. Really..
