//rain is threatening to pour again//

Ominous hung in the air.
Just feel like banging the head against the wall so that I can skipped the prelims and hopefully the As.
Sounds dangerous I know and I'm not going to succumb to that temptation.
Does working hard pays?
And, what if people started the marathon early and you start only when the race is ending?

You Are 35% Left Brained, 65% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Meatball Pizza

Unusual and uncompromising. You're usually the first to discover a new trend. You appreciate a good meal and good company. You're an interesting blend of traditional and modern.

What's Your Pizza Personality?

Your Aura is Violet

Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and ideas to change the world. And you have the charisma of a great leader, even if you don't always use it! The purpose of your life: saying truths that other people dare not say Famous purples include: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony Careers for you to try: Political Activist, Inventor, Life Coach

What Color Is Your Aura?

You Are From Pluto

You are a dark, mysterious soul, full of magic and the secrets of the universe. You can get the scoop on anything, but you keep your own secrets locked in your heart. You love change and you use it to your advantage, whether by choice or chance. You don't like to compromise, to the point of being self-destructive with your stubborness. Live life with love, and your deep powers will open the world to you.

What Planet Are You From?

Great..i'm a dwarf.

// cloudy //

Last Saturday, well, haha.. ended up watching "Lovewrecked" when we wanted to watch "The Devil Wears Prada"
That's how it goes when you meet Christy. Unexpected things always happens.
Anyway, IT was a pretty comical show...and in my opinion, something taken out from the story books we girls used to read...like the BSC series or Sweet Valley.
A teenage girl met her fav rock star at a Carribean Islands resort she was doing vacation work at. Then she became disillusioned and actually erm.. sort of kidnapped or should I say, star-napped the rock star. [don't ask me how it happen, it just did]
Then, there was this sort of catfight between her and her nemesis.
Well...then just before things get out of control, she decided to speak the truth.
I think the scriptwriter is really good, peppering the entire show with humour, but I can't say the same for the story writer. The story is really incredulous and hard to believe.
But, well, just enjoy the movie without cracking your brains and wasting the brain cells that you'll need for this period of time before and during THE prelims.
Be sure to choose a threatre that is not too cold so you wouldn't bolt out of the door once the show is over and then miss the best part of the show- the credits (otherwise known as the fate of the rock star :)

// Soaking wet socks //

I shall always remember what my sec sch phy teacher once said to the class, "Time flies"
It is such a simple phrase, yet seemed so meaningful because the words came from him at the time when the O level prelims were nearing.
Time is such a strange thing, it goes on and on forever… that is, until Armageddon.
Time allows you create memories; at the same time it erases others.
My phy teacher was transferred to another sch barely a year after he made that statement.
Time allows you to plan ahead your schedule, yet it reveals the unpredictable nature of life.
To me, It seemed like yesterday that my phy teacher talk to the class.
However, in reality, I’m now facing the A level prelims in a week or so.
Time seems to come to a standstill sometimes; at other times, it seems to pass by with the blink of an eye.
Learn to treasure what you have now and don't look back with regrets.
Give the world the best you have.

// we are living in an unfair world and... am I socio-phobic?//

I was having this heated debate with mum that day.
Actually, my initial intent was to complain about the stereotyping of how girls/guys should behave.
Basically, from my own observations, it's like this:
It is perfectly alright for guys to go on their own. It means they are independent individuals. (du 2 li 4)
However, if a girl goes on their own, It is deemed as weird. IT means they are anti-social. (gu 1 du 2)
In Chinese, both words share the same word, du 2, but convey different meanings.
ah. the beauty of the language.
The thing is, my mum was bearing grudges with me for my dislike for group activities and becoming isolated from everyone in the world.
No man is an island.
But I seriously see nothing wrong with what i'm doing.
I enjoy the freedom of being alone because when I'm with others, I'll have to remind myself constantly to think of other people's feelings.
It's tiring.
I know I seem anti-social but sometimes, I have to concede that having company could be great.
Just like what GP teaches us, It's unwise to have too extreme views. Balance!

Your EQ is 107

50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick! 51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese. 71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely. 91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that. 111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt. 131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin. 150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar.

What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

You Are a Auditory Learner

You tend to remember what you hear, and you have a knack for speaking well. You excel at debating, foreign languages, and music. You would be an excellent diplomat - or rock star!

What's Your Learning Style?

excel at debating....wad nonsense?!

You Will Die at Age 82

Congratulations! You take good care of yourself. You're poised to live a long, healthy life.

What Age Will You Die?

82? can't imagine it, man

You Should Be a Science Fiction Writer

Your ideas are very strange, and people often wonder what planet you're from. And while you may have some problems being "normal," you'll have no problems writing sci-fi. Whether it's epic films, important novels, or vivid comics... Your own little universe could leave an important mark on the world!

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

// sun, sea, sand and fun! //

It has been a long, long time since i went to a beach.
And an even longer time since i went to Sentosa.
Went kayaking. 1st time ok. Haha.
At least i'm safe. And mel kept laughing at me.
it's not hilarious to me at all cause i don't want to fall into water.
yi ling actually don't want to get wet too.
But in the end we all did.
But not as wet as the guys. LOL.

I daresay everyone had fun.
Who wouldn't have fun when you are immersed in an island of sun, sea, and sandy beaches?
Just makes you forget your troubles, your ambitions, your fears and hopes.
In Sentosa, you know that all you want to do is to relax and slack.
I almost forgot about the A- levels too. Hee.

But the truth hits hard when you reached home, facing your pile of undone homework which begin to pile up because your teachers use your 2-day holiday as an excuse to give more.
Luckily you have got your sunburnt skin to remind you of the fun you had.
You thought that you were so tired that you had to rest. But in actual fact you were never as energetic as now.
Gosh. Experience the power of unwinding.

Your Japanese Name Is...

Mayoko Kajuji

What's your Japanese Name?

Your Power Color Is Teal

At Your Highest: You feel accomplished and optimistic about the future. At Your Lowest: You feel in a slump and lack creativity. In Love: You tend to be many people's ideal partner. How You're Attractive: You make people feel confident and accepted. Your Eternal Question: "What Impression Am I Giving?"

What's Your Power Color?

// 2 weeks into the aftermath of PTM //

people say that time can heal.
it really did.
i'm not as depressed as i was 2 weeks ago.
thanks to the people who have encouraged me.

now it's time to celebrate our nation's 41st birthday!
this year's NDP song is sung by Kaira GOng.
I think its not catchy enough.

My all-time favourite NDP song is by Tanya Chua-


Where I Belong
Morning comes around and I can't wait to see my sunny island
In its glorious greenery, whether rain or shine, it's still beautiful
Bright lights shine on the streets and night guiding me closer to home
To a place where I'll be safe and warm where I belong

Friends and families by my side seeing me through as I grow and learn
Everyday's experience, bitter, sweet or sour, they are still wonderful
As they become precious memories, they'll be kept close to my heart
And no matter where I am I will always know where I belong

Where I belong, where I keep my heart & soul
Where dreams come true for us
Where we walk together hand in hand
Towards a future so bright

Where I belong, where I keep my heart & soul
Where we are one big family
I want the whole world to know, I want to shout it out loud
That this is where I know I belong

don't u just find the song catchy and touching at the same time?

// Dark Friday//

I hope this will be the last Parent-Teacher Meeting that I ever have to attend.
I shouldn’t have gone at all.
Suddenly, I not only feel disappointed with myself, but utterly demoralised.
The absolute worst thing was that I couldn’t see properly.
I don’t know whether it was the cold wind from the freezing air-con that stung my eyes and made it watery or there were really tears of guilt.
It doesn’t matter.

That feeling of guilt kept lingering.
Until now, I still can feel it.
It is always easy to tell people that they can succeed, they can achieve this, achieve that.
And I’ve always thought that such encouragement do work.
Turns out that I was terribly wrong.
Unless you have really experience that “down and out” feeling, you can’t really understand the trauma they are going through.
What’s worse, It is hard to express it in words, even more difficult to relate to other people.
After all, people only can see your outward appearance, they can’t fathom what’s on your mind.
However, It would be unfair to discredit people who dish out encouragement, they are really the people with good intentions and kind hearts.

Sometimes, the truth really hurts.
I’m not as resilient a person as I thought I would be.
A few upsets in life can easily leave me discouraged and pessimistic, even to the point of threatening all aspects of my life.
And, as much as I try to psycho myself to persevere, I can’t bounce back at all.
This is truly the reality.

// the pot calling the kettle black//

Thailand: Drop Sedition Charges Used to Silence Opponents

The Thai government should withdraw sedition charges against prominent critics of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Human Rights Watch said today. Along with a series of criminal and civil defamation suits filed by Thaksin and others, the sedition charges threaten political pluralism in the run-up to national elections expected later this year.

Thaksin is trying to muzzle critics by filing sedition charges and an avalanche of defamation suits. The use of such draconian laws against political opponents is an extremely unhealthy signal in the run-up to elections. The government should drop these charges and engage in an open debate with its opponents.

"Thaksin is trying to muzzle critics by filing sedition charges and an avalanche of defamation suits." said Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. "The use of such draconian laws against political opponents is an extremely unhealthy signal in the run-up to elections. The government should drop these charges and engage in an open debate with its opponents."

On April 12, 2006, the Bangkok Metropolitan Police ordered the five leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) ( Sondhi Limthongkul, Pipob Thongchai, Somsak Kosaisuk, Somkiat Pongpaiboon and Chamlong Srimuang ) to appear at the National Police Headquarters to be served with sedition charges.

According to Bangkok Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Major-General Chatchawan Suksomchit, the PAD leaders made numerous public statements in violation of articles 116, 215 and 216 of the Thai penal code. The police claimed that these comments were illegal as they were aimed at overthrowing the government, instigating public unrest, and inciting people to break the law.

In recent months, Sondhi and his associates in the PAD have become Thaksin's most outspoken and high-profile critics. They have organized large, peaceful anti-government rallies in Bangkok and other major cities. The government has responded by branding critics as unpatriotic, and alleging that they are using unconstitutional tactics to overthrow the Thaksin government and undermine the democratic process in Thailand.

On June 29, sedition charges were also filed against eight other PAD members (Suriyasai Katasila, Karun Saingam, Rosana Tositrakul, Pian Yongnu, Suvit Watnu, Chaiwat Sinsuwong, Uychai Watta and Serichai Mai-ngam.)

In recent remarks at a gathering of senior government officials on June 29, Thaksin vowed to protect democracy with his life. He said, "I will not allow any attempts to erode democracy while I am prime minister." Yet, since coming to power in 2001, Thaksin has used a potent combination of state and corporate power to intimidate and silence critics. In its confrontation with the PAD, the Thai government has moved aggressively to freeze freedom of expression and of the media by filing, or having surrogates file, criminal defamation suits and exorbitant civil defamation claims against prominent activists and independent journalists and media organizations.

Last year, Sondhi faced more than 10 years in prison and fines and damages of over US$50 million from six defamation suits filed by the prime minister. The cases were dropped after the intervention of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who urged Thaksin to accept criticism. However, in June 2006, the prime minister filed a new set of criminal and civil defamation charges against the PAD and Sondhi's Manager Media Group, as well as editors of Matichon newspaper, Khao Sod newspaper and Daily News newspaper. He also filed a civil defamation lawsuit against the opposition Democrat Party and its leaders, seeking compensation of US$25 million in response to their comments on corruption scandals in the government.

Human Rights Watch said that freedom of expression is a cornerstone upon which the very existence of a democratic society rests, and political speech and public debate are most highly valued as part of that right.

It is a strange thing that the same sedition act is subjected to different uses in Singapore and Thailand. Many people involved in politics have alot of charisma. They are empowered by the ability to charm their people and sway votes, and this may eventually lead them to abuse this ability. This is evident in dictatorial, possibly corrupted countries where the people hail their leaders as heroes. Being charmed by someone is often accompanied by a degree of fear. This is perhaps one way to explain why people in such countries honour their leaders despite the atrocities done to them. Even though this article states what Thailand should do, it is really doubtful when this change will eventually be accomplished.

//there's no time to be depressed//

got back the mid yrs
maths- F
chem- O
phy- D
GP- D7

no. of subjects passed at a-lvl: 1

its an all-time low.

no matter how hard the journey is, i gotta make it thru'
no point wasting yrs spent in schs
I gotta climb back to where i was. In 3 and 1/2 mths.


(sorry i wasn't in blogging mood so its abit short and in bad language)

You Are a Seeker Soul

You are on a quest for knowledge and life challenges. You love to be curious and ask a ton of questions. Since you know so much, you make for an interesting conversationalist. Mentally alert, you can outwit almost anyone (and have fun doing it!). Very introspective, you can be silently critical of others. And your quiet nature makes it difficult for people to get to know you. You see yourself as a philosopher, and you take everything philosophically. Your main talent is expressing and communicating ideas. Souls you are most compatible with: Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

Your Blogging Type is Pensive and Philosophical

You blog like no one else is reading... You tend to use your blog to explore ideas - often in long winded prose. Easy going and flexible, you tend to befriend other bloggers easily. But if they disagree with once too much, you'll pull them from your blogroll!

What's Your Blogging Personality?

You Are Brownie Batter Ice Cream

You've been known to lick *everything* clean

What Flavor Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Are You?

You Are a Little Scary

You've got a nice edge to you. Use it.

How Scary Are You?

You Are 64% Happy

You are a very happy person. Generally, you feel content and that all is right with the world. Occasionally, you have a down day - but you have the ability to pick yourself right back up.

How Happy Are You?