Monday, June 23, 2008

A) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs & replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.
Lols ok.

B) Tag 8 people to do this quiz & those who are tagged cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by & cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by. Continue this game by sending it to other people.
Er...ok.

#1 If your friend betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
I really, REALLY do not like betrayers. Barely talk to them even if they were once a close friend.

#2 If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
To be happy come what may.

#3 What will your dream wedding be like?
I will take what my other half says into consideration but probably simple with all my close friends and family ( which is quite a lot considering i consider AJChoir my family too.)

#4 Will you rather have a loving girl/boyfriend and little friends, or no girl/guy to love you yet many friends?
Currently stuck at the latter. But personally i think that both extremes have their pros and cons.

#5 What if one day you realised that the person you love turns out to be different from whom you think he/she is?
2 sitches:
1. He's better: I'll be glad i fell in love with him.
2. He's worse: Depends on how bad it is. If its something minor I'll just deal with it.

#6 Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
Both are equally blessed. But being loved is more fun.

#7 Subway cookies or Famous Amos?
Subway cookies!!

#8 Longest relationship
With my family or friends? 6 years of friendship with Mingching.

#9 Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
The fact that how well I score in exams is proportional to how much I study.( Which is not a lot.)

#10 What do you want 1st most in life?
My friends and family to be happy.

#11 Do you like being tagged?
Yup. Reminds me that there are people there willing to click on my link.

#12 How do you see yourself in ten years' time?
Hotel manager. Hopefully. Married? Hopefully.

#13 Who are the most important people in your life right now?
Clique-Sheryl,Samantha,Siew Hoon. Family. Mingching. Other good friends like Weilun, Xiankai and Kartik.

#14 What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
Shuhao is a SCAMMER!! Cuz she made everyone who reads her blog do this thing. Lols jkjk. She's a really sweet person who is a good friend. Enriched my Band life. I have really good memories of that time and she is part of them.

#15 Would you rather be single and rich or married but poor?
Married but poor. But should have basic necessities.

#16 What's the first thing you do every morning?
Wonder why the hell i have to wake up at 3.30am to go to school.

#17 Would you give all in a relationship?
If the other does the same.Depends on the kind of relationship too though.

#18 Who would you consider your best friends in your current occupation?
Occupation of being a lazy slacker in a school of high expectations. Clique and Mingching I guess.

#19 What type of friends do you like?
People who can make me laugh for hours without even knowing that they are lighting up my life. I'm lucky in this respect I guess because most of my friends meet this criteria of sorts.

#20 How many questions have you changed?
2.Questions 1 and 13. Oh and i added an "s" to friend in Question 18. Cuz I dont really have just one best friend.

#21 If you were stuck in a room with your enemy, what would you do?
Depends on why that person became my enemy. If it was over some small petty argument I'll probably make friends, considering a room can get very boring after a while. As Erlinna always says," Make love not hate." But if that person betrayed me in some way, he/she can just rot in his/her own corner while I call my clique-sters and talk.

Now I'm tagging..
My Bro. And anyone who reads this blog other than like Mingching( cuz you probably read Shuhao's blog and therefore have to do it.)

Just had Math. Killer.Wonder if i'll do well cuz i really have to get out of this rut of Cs, Ds and Es. Econs tomorrow. Die.

Posted by dummyforsale at 1:37 AM

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Famine Camp!!

Just came back from Famine Camp!! I have to say it was....fun. I can't say it's awesome because I was the only one in the group who didn't have anyone to talk to. There was one guy who ddn't have any friends in the group but he had Han Wei ( Hazel's friend) to talk to so he wasn't really alone. I guess I just don't look friendly enough or something. Lols. Anyway, we played this game called " Age of Civilisation" which was quite fun. Whether it was a real representation of what people feel in poor countries I don't know, but it was quite fun. I did find the whole Basic Task part ( the part representing the daily routines in your country such as water, healthcare, economic opportunities, food etc to ensure the survival of our country) a little non-realistic but I guess that was the closest we could get without really going to a poor country. For example, in the Food station for Basic Task we were given pictures of vegetables and fruits such as corn and we had to arrange beans on the picture to represent agriculture activities such as sowing seeds. It was a little boring. Me and Sam (who was also at that station) we discussing what the facilitators would do if we walk up to them with the containers of beans and start eating the beans. Very Lols.

That was yesterday. Today we went out to Tampines or newspaper collection. Quite enjoyable because I finally talked to some people in my group. We collected quite alot of newspaper and old clothes so I was quite happy with our progress. Then we went back to ACS(Barker) and slacked. Then my group (Ghana, Africa) started playing lame games ( ask me and I'll show you because I have no idea how to explain other than using step-by-step diagrams) and it was quite entertaining. Forfeit a little non-drama because it was just drinking bottles of water. But it was still loads of fun and I laughed alot. I'm back to normal I guess. Lols.

A lady by the name of Srey Mom came down to talk to us. She had HIV which she had contracted while working at a brothel. I think her life was quite sadbecause she really had a tough life. She was the only girl in her family. At 10 years old, her mother abandoned her in her village and took all her brothers with her to Phnom Penh to meet up with her father. She lived on the streets until a woman told her that she knows how to find her mother. Srey Mom followed her to Phnom Penh but the woman abandoned her at Phnom Penh. So she lived on the streets until she met a lady selling fruits. The lady gave her a job and food to eat. However, a common customer to the shop ( a WOMAN) told Srey Mom that she could offer a higher salary if Srey Mom worked for her. Srey Mom agreed but the woman sold her to a brothel. Srey Mom suffered there for 2 years, forced to have sex with 3-10 men on weekdays and up to 20 men on weekends. When she was sick, the brothel owners brought her to a doctor and she found out that she was HIV positive. The next time she visited the hospital, Srey Mom managed to escape. However, since she had no money, she began to work as a prostitute again. One day when she was at the hospital, she had no money to pay for the medication and therefore was not given any medication. WHile she was exiting from that hopsital, she fainted and fortunately for her a World Vision International staff was nearby. The staff helped her with the medication and also linked her with World Vision International. Now Srey Mom is working with World Vision and gets her medication regularly for free.

Its these kind of stories which make us wonder how different our lives are. Even though it's not her fault to be born into a poor family, she still has to endure all the pain and suffering that comes with it. She managed to escape from the nrothel when she was FIFTEEN. At fifteen, what were we doing? Complaining about our allowance? Living a happy and care-free life? So many people are suffering in this world and it's really sad when people like Srey Mom, who had no choice, have to suffer from HIV and AIDS.

I guess this camp really taught me about how sheltered a life we lead in Singapore. For most of us, we cannot even imagine what it will be like to go without food. We just went without food for 30 hours and many people were complaining about being hungry. People in Africa, Thailand and other poor countries go without food or months. Imagine if we had tried that.

I guess people nowadays do not really appreciate what we have because we are too used to having these luxuries. We seem to want more and more without thinking about what others are feeling. But our youth IS changing. Although the general public says that youth these days are becoming increasingly apathetic, I beg to differ after seeing this famine camp and all other projects being run by youths. It's truly awe-inspiring.

I really like this song and I think it's something that we should be thinking about now.

Carrie Underwood - Praying For Time

These are the days of the open hand

They will not be the lastLook around now
These are the days of the beggars and the choosers

This is the year of the hungry man

Whose place is in the past

Hand in hand with ignorance and legitimate excuses

The rich declare themselves poor

And most of us are not sure

If we have too much but we’ll take our chances‘Cause God stopped keeping score

I guess somewhere along the way

He must have let us all out to play

And turned his back

And all God’s children crept out the back door

And its hard to love

Theres so much to hate

Hanging onto hope

When there is no hope to speak of

And the wounded skies above

Say its much too late

Oh maybe we should all be praying for time

This is the year of the empty hand

Oh you hold onto what you can

And charity is a coat you wear twice a year

These are the days of the guilty man

The television takes a stand

And you find that what was over there

Is over here

So you scream from behind your door

Say whats mine is mine and not yours

I may have too much

But I’ll take my chances cause God stopped keeping score

And you’ll cling to the things they sold you

Did you cover your eyes when they told you

That he cant come back 'cause he has no children to come back for

And its hard to love

when theres so much to hate

And hanging onto hope

When there is no hope to speak of

And the wounded skies above

Say its much, much too late

Mm, well maybe we should all be praying for time

Btw, By Definition and EIC performed for us today!!! Really damn nice to watch By Def performing because the energy is really contagious. Well, maybe it wasn't so for my whole group. All I did was cheer and they gave the "WTF?!!" look. I guess they're just not used to my high-ness. Lols. Sad part was that Ash kept on getting off stage and shaking people's hand on THE OTHER FREAKING SIDE so I was left sitting there, deflated that I wouldn't get to shake hands with a band member of the winners of Live The Dream.A bit sad la, but it's life. Lols. See I learnt to accept everything now. EIC performed really well too, and I kind of recognise the songs but I have no idea where I have heard them before. Lols. Feels really weird when you know the lyrics but you don't know why. They were really good though. Will buy their cd to support the Singapore music scene. I am a Singaporean musician also what. Only its choral. Lols. Won't mind having a band though. It would be really fun.

By Definition

EIC

Posted by dummyforsale at 8:28 AM

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

9 june....
Mugging at home. I think I'm really dead for mid years cuz I can't even do the simple questions!! AHH!! Hope I don't die at the exam!

Me mugging.

My bro trying to look intelligent. Lols. Ok la he's actually quite intelligent. Don't wanna use only.

The state of my math revision. Bleh.

10 june...

Went to Sheryl's house for lunch and to do stupid stuff. Got my " I'm With Stupid" Shirt that her mum bought for our clique from Thailand. Sheryl's mum is such a nice person, with all her support during our PW times. Sheryl's dad too. Wonderful people. Received Sheryl's long-awaited postcard today!! So sweet of her. lols. Although i just saw her that morning.

The postcard!!!

The " I'm with stupid" shirt

I watched....Kungfu Panda!!!

Lols. Damn funny!! It's really worth the money. Very entertaining. Me and Mingching were kind of pigging out on the food we bought from the bakery at B1 Causeway Point. Kungfu Panda was so hilarious we couldn't stop laughing. As the Tortoise master says," Nothing happens by accident..." Lols. Nice movie to watch if you wanna get away from the stress for a while.

Managed to raid my old phone ( the one that fell into the toilet bowl) for pictures today!! Some of the pictures brought back memories I don't wanna remember but... overall it was fun. Here are some pictures I really remembered..

My Class tee!! Lols.

Baba's cake when she was leaving for Brunei for the Debating thingy. Haix.. memories best left forgotten..

The stupid stuff me and Sheryl do...

Me and my mum!!

My Dog.

The pear that looks like a pig.Lols.

K i guess that's it. Gotta go like mug again.

Posted by dummyforsale at 6:08 AM

Friday, June 06, 2008

Managed to study today. Lols. Just watched AJChoir's VoyAJe 2008 and it was so memorable!! Miss choir. Anyway, school is starting in just 2 weeks!! I guess some people will be groaning but I'm really happy. Cuz I've been stuck home doing chores and studying which is excruciatingly boring. Can't wait for school to start. Wonder whether we'll all be in mugger mode after school restarts. Last time Mingching was there to mug with me. Lols. But now I guess I just have to set my priorities right and study in school once school restarts. Have to return the CD to Colin so I kinda need to confirm with him when I'll be in school. Planning to go tomorrow but I have no idea if school will be open!! So need to confirm with someone.
98.7 FM has been getting more and more boring because they keep on playing the same songs over and over again which kind of makes me wanna shut my ears and sing nursery rhymes. It's worse that I listen to it when I'm studying which really makes me pissed. Haix.

Nothing else to say la.

Posted by dummyforsale at 3:42 AM

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Lol!! Today was entertaining, with all the lightning and my dog bouncing at my house gate trying to twist the doorknob so that she can get in. really funny!! Lols. I know I sound like i torture her but no la. She really needs to learn how to be outside when there's lightning. What if noone's home to let her in?

Was watching Ellen and she put together a dance crew from her production crew to take part in Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew. They really have talent and its quite fun to watch them dance. They're really good!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb1UBD4MwoE&feature=related

Managed to do some studying today. Could have done more but.... I'm a slacker. Currently lagging behind my plan by one day. Haix i really have to catch up!!!! And here I am blogging...

Nothing much to say actually.

Posted by dummyforsale at 4:58 AM

Monday, June 02, 2008

Kk i realised that some part of my previous post was a little harsh. (Those who are involved might have noticed.) I don't believe in deleting posts but i think that you're not stubborn, its just that you've too many things on your mind. I might not be stable but I'll manage. I dunno who to turn to and nobody will try.
Jut wanna say that FRIENDS will always be there for you. As long as we're still friends we'll try.

HAPPIER THINGS!!!! I think Sheryl's mum came back from Thailand le cuz Sheryl has seen the t-shirts her mom bought for us. She's so nice!!! Sometimes I wonder if i deserve it .
Nice treatment from friend's parents are always nice, lols. Currently tryin to make my own blog skin!! Dying!! Cuz it's like so irritating especially today when my computer keep refusing to open any of the websites. At least it didnt spazz anynore after i restarted it. Really hoping that it'll be successful. Decided to use a base template from some skin on blogskins cuz its complicating. And I dun have so much time. A'S!!! Die. Need to seriously mug so that can do well. Mugmugmugmugmugmugmugmugmugmugmugmug.

Posted by dummyforsale at 9:29 AM

Learning more about other people has really made me feel that life dealt me all the easy stuff. Of course not everyone tells me everything, but, i dont expect it to be that way. But i still think that I've gotten life easy. All I have to do is wake up early and come to school. To me, other people have so many things to worry about that I dont seem to have. And that's a good thing for me. I guess I'm not that stressed about everything. Cuz other than studies I dont really have things to worry about. I guess it makes me feel a little insecure cuz, i keep on thinking that sooner or later, I'm just going to get whacked in the face with all life's problems. I still remember a certain time not very long ago when Mingching and me and Quanhui we going out regularly. I always got it easy until one time when i was ABOUT to hit rough waters ( to kindle your memory for mingching: my brother). But i still managed to put my life in order, avoiding all the hurdles, potholes and speed bumps. Luckily. I cant imagine if i hadnt. Still thinking to those times when we had so much to worry about. It was so freaky but i guess it IS part of our destiny and part of who we are.( although we havent changed much in that sense but there are less problems: well i have less anyway) Life's not meant to be fully understood. Sorry for the extreme blurness of what I'm saying for those who don't understand.
I'm exhausted from handling other ppl's problems. Frankly, I'm glad ppl come to me for advice but i really cant help when the person insists on putting themselves thru living hell over and over again!! I need someone to talk to who's not related to lun,sher and sam but where the heck am I gonna find someone like that? The sopranos are alr too closely related to my life and the fact that shena and my clique alr have links; I'm not a risk-taker. Not close to any altos tenors or basses, and it's not like anyone is gonna step up and help me deal with it. Hurts alot but what can I say? Some ppl are stubborn.