Exile.

‘Hiatus’ sounds too cliche. And without fail, there will be a bunch of predictable people counting down to the end of the exam, like ’one down, eight more’

and people creating spreadsheets to calculate projected scores

and lots of people isolating themselves from the world.

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So, I’m sending myself into exile for the next… what? 41 days?

Cause right now exams are everything to me.

All the blunders, mistakes, screw-ups, everything… These exams would be my liberation from pain – that is if I succeed. And I believe I would, if I work hard.

They are really my last chance to redeem myself, to mend where I’ve gone wrong.

I can feel the pressure crushing from within.

Really, 60% is no joke.

“9 grades leh! 9 grades leh! If you get full marks for exams, you jump from F9 to A1 leh! You must think of it this way, then you can see the power of it all.” – Shawn Koh.

I think he’s kinda right.

That’s why, must go into it full force.

All the teachers… all pressurising us to mug and study hard.

I like it. The atmosphere’s like PSLE-time liao.

“It’s now or never.” – Chua-chee.

“I guess I don’t have to tell you all what to do during the holidays, you all should know for yourself.” – Leetk.

“好好利用這個假期。” – Yeotc.

“Guys, really, work hard.” – Chia Kean.

“Humans who push themselves to superhuman limits become superhumans.” < saw this random, and not really true, quote from somewhere.

Okay so. Yeah lor. Gonna cut down on msn also, keeping in touch with close friends only through sms.

It feels kinda weird leaving this place, but all will be better in 41 days.

Sunita (editted): Cut down on those applications that are a monumental waste of time… messenger… sms… computer games… and…you won’t die if you don’t sms your girlfriend for 3 weeks.

Hmmm.

I don’t have a girlfriend, so that’s a really comforting thing – that I won’t miss anyone sorely.

SO.

Redemption must come.

Dahwei.

Bye bye.

BIO.

Woohoo!

Bio Olympiad Assessment’s tomorrow. (:

Time to review EVERYTHING we’ve learnt for the past 6 weeks.

Hopefully I can get a decent score haha. Given my noobness I think I can’t make it, but who cares. Just try.

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After soccer today… I went down to Vivocity to collect RVCO Concert Tix from Peixian and 順便
get my teacher’s day gifts.

Haha first time seeing RV female uniform. I know I know I’m dam suaku but never mind.

And… I got my Teachers’ Day gifts! (:

Somehow, somehow. Since the 13th of August 2008, my opinion of presents has totally changed. I don’t know why. But now I reflect upon all the gifts I have given in the past… How many are truly sincere?

Sometimes we gotta extend beyond “the thought that counts”.

I was damn inspired by some really cool presents this year. And hence. My drive to give better and more meaningful ones to others.

And so. I’ve thought about the things to write (on the presents) to the teachers. (: Oh and before I forget…

We have 8 teachers. I only bought enough for 6. I have no emotional attachment to the other 2.
(start guessing)

Now.

Seashell.
Miniscule flower.
Chipped wood.
Crane.
Feather.
Pencil Sharpener.
Photographic film

I see if I can find these items to complete the presents ><

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And we still have to complete the Chem TYS 2004 by tomorrow.

Thank you.

Dahwei.