Adapting to life after SPM ( literally )

Hi guys, it is good to be back blogging.. Although there is this solitary chinese paper to sit for next week, I am more than happy to join in the hype and excitement that filled the air in school yesterday.

Everyone was waiting excitedly, soooo DESPERATE for the clock to tick quicker than usual, for it marked the end of SUFFERING, and the beginning of LIFE.

From my desk, I too was impatient, already thinking of what I should do after the Chemistry paper. However bored I was, I didnt leave the exam hall earlier. This was partly due to the fact that none of my friends who were sitting near me like Sim Hui, Wan Qin, Shu Li leave the hall in haste.

But I could see the jubilation and elation in Soon Huat. He was one of the earliest to walk out from the hall of silence, en route to FREEDOM, not exactly though ( with Chinese paper still to come ).

Nevertheless, the Chemistry paper 3 was easy. Too easy. At first sight, I really thought the experiment was tough.But after scrutiny, it was in fact very straightforward. And so I needed just a mere 45 minutes to complete the whole paper + check for mistakes. What a joy !!

Still, my joy was short-lived as I reflected back at the other papers in the morning. Paper 2 was of HIGH standard. Why? Due to the section B and C. And if you have been trying out the state papers, u will see VAST differences in the questions asked compared to SPM. Esp Q9 and Q10. I didnt even know what metal to use for Q9!! =) Luckily I tried the other Q instead.

And soon I heard non-stop raindrops pouring down from the gloomy sky. It never stopped for at least an hour. Fiery winds were gushing and it appeared to me that this spell would last for the rest of the day.

Thankfully, the rain stopped around 5pm. But still, I was drenched to the core ( luo tang ji ), as my helpless shoe was submerged in a bloody pool of murky water.

I found my way to Soon Huat's hse at 5pm. We have a mission to be accomplished. To kidnap WAN QIN. =X

Aik Boon and I were helpful. We went to source for the NICEST, CHEAPEST and MOST DELICIOUS cake for our birthday girl. But it wasn't easy. With a budget of RM 45, we had to make the right choice. We went cakeshop-hunting in Taipan. 1st to Baker's Cottage, then Secret Recipe.

And instead we bought the Japanese cheese cake from Berry's coz it was within budget.

Here are some pictures taken in the QUEEN OF THE DAY's hse. Enjoy ~

The Queen =) on a HIGH

From left : Ben, Eggy and me

Jon looking weird O.o

Zubin with his pleasant smile =)

Soon Huat presenting the cake to Wan Qin

Lovely cake !

Wan Qin's face was stained with a kiss..


The solo musician.

Cake.. Anyone?


From left: Pei Szan, Sim and Ben

Hon Chao, Pei Szan, Sim, Soon Huat and me



Pizzas! There were 4 pizzas actually. But only managed to take the photo of one.


My hotel! RM20,000

That's all.

And the last photo showed my one and only HOTEL in Monopoly. As the whole game was monopolised by the masters - Chee Khuin and Hon Chao. ( not Jon ) xD

Good news ~495 minutes of exam remaining to freedom =)

I'm back... after a dreaded week of intense study, with most of the pressure lifted. The feeling is just great, HOLY.

Here I am, finally being able to revert myself to my archaic way of expressing views through blogging.

Exams are really a heavy burden to shoulder, especially in this present era where everyone just can't get enough of the elusive 'A'. And I just can't understand why our government had introduced this new system of DOOM. -( you know what I mean). Categorising a normal A into A+, A and A-. But the WORST part is that students of my age are the victims of such ( .. erm.. I dont know what word to describe. =.= leave a BLANK) ______.

Anyway, my doomdays are almost over. Yeah.. Even now I am already starting to celebrate the end of SPM. Of course I should. Who wouldn't?

All the hard and difficult subjects are over. Oh ya, Bio paper was not exactly hard. But paper 2 was an exception. As u know, I'm not a guy who likes bio or even have a slight tinge of interest in this subject. One reason is because I just can't memorize all the minute and small details of the structure in human's body. And another reason is that I prefer balancing chemical equations than drawing the shape of chromosomes in meiosis!!!!

So it was some sort of a disaster for Bio paper 2. There was a question with the picture of 2 figures with genetic mutation. God, I was really baffled by the unclear pic. I thought the genetic mutation was Siamese twins, as the 2 figures were standing so close to each other. I never pause, not for a moment. And so I was adamant that my answer was correct.

Moments later after the paper, I was told that the mutation was Down's Syndrome. How could it possible??????

Only God knows. Zzz. And so I was demoralized. Knowing that the question carried at least 6 marks, I was well aware that my chances of getting an A was diminishing. But I did not let the sheer disappointment distract my concentration, as I was proud and relieved that I did the right experiment for paper 3. =p ( using salivary amylase )

2 days ago, I was taken on a roller coaster ride, not in Genting =.=but in my exam hall (BH 085). Thanks to the SUPER DUPER EXTREMELY HARD accounts paper 2. Anyone who took accounts manage to balance Q2? I doubt so. But You Fei can, kudos to him. Haha

And none of us ( all form 5 students sitting for accounts paper ) expected the question asking us to open A/K Perdagangan and Untung Rugi. So it was a total mess. I cant even remember that 'hasil' has to be placed on the right side of the A/K.


I can now confidently sum up the difficulty of all the subjects that I took.

1. BM - normal standard, nothing hard ( except for the peribahasa )
2. BI - easy but I was too nervous =.= + stomachache
3. SEJ- easier than expected
4. Mod Maths - piece of cake =)
5. Moral - moderate
6. Add Maths - quite okay, but a few tricks here and there
7. Bio - Slightly tough ( 2nd hardest )
8. Accounts - paper 2 was really hard ( Hardest )
9. Physics - normal.( except for the extension/ compression of spring)


10. Chemistry - ??
11. Chinese- ( should be tough- no doubts)


For now, I will surely take sufficient rest before battling the final two obstacles that stand in my way to frrrreeedommm!!!

Nite =)

The beautiful game's sad story =(

Yet another short post on football. Football... Football... Football...

'Don't u get bored by watching 20 players on the field all edging out each other for a tiny, round object called football for a whooping 2 hours?!!' - I was often asked.

For ardent football fans, that question is stupid. Really. Bcoz people like me just can't cope with life without football, the Earth's most beautiful sport. 2nd is badminton =)

A sad story. Man Utd, the world's most famous football club, has suffered an embarrassment of huge scale. A severe one, I should say. For they were humbly beaten by a modest club, relatively unknown to many with the name - Besiktas.

A deflection from a Man Utd player was all it took for Besiktas to earn the much-coveted victory. U see, Man Utd have been imperious at home for long period of time, with the exception of last year's thrashing by Liverpool ( u can read my older post ). They were on a 23-match unbeaten run at home, but this morning the run was ended in a tragic fashion.

I was watching the match this morning. Man Utd lost 1-0 to besiktas. Unbelievably true. Anyway, I am pleased with Obertan's performance, a new player added to bolster Man Utd's squad.

The 2nd sad story. Liverpool were dumped out of the Champions League knockout stages for the 1st time in many years!!

I was actually delighted with that ( sorry to Liv fans- esp Zubin.. ). There is only one way to save Liverpool from slipping into the abyss... which is to sack the manager.

Apart from the win over Man Utd, Liverpool were terrible in all their matches they played. Without Torres and Gerrard, they looked frail as a team. Even Benitez looked frail at times..

But there's a mouth-watering match coming up this weekend.

ARSENAL vs CHELSEA

call it - explosive
- clash of the titans
- sumptuous
- entertaining
- adrenaline-pumping

it could never be dull. Trust me.

Of course, my hope is for the flying Gunners to tear Chelsea into pieces.

And may luck be on Arsenal's side and my side of course as we both have different missions.

Bye =)

Hate to stop writing!! =(

Finally... A much-needed dose to heal this blog

Hey everyone, i bet this post will most probably be left unread, as the unending SPM is still under way. But hey, those who r not suffering like me, you should really enjoy YOUR school holidays. How I wish I'm younger, even by a year to join you guyz in enjoying the holidays, like I used to in the past.

REALLY REALLY REALLY sorry for all the jeers and disappointment of me not updating my blog for like, more than half a year! Time flies.. yes.. Good news.. My SPM exam is almost over. Not exactly.. but 5 more subjects to go. One would lie if he or she isn't happy about that.

Come on, we have suffered for 2 years now, dating back to Form 4.. more than 700 days. It's time to celebrate... Not now, After SPM!! @.@

So as mentioned, I'm overjoyed at the prospect of enjoying myself during the short, really short school hol. There wont be any updating for the next few days.. but you can be sure that I will be back next week. After Physics paper, of course.

But for now, I'll have to clear all the formulas that I stuffed in my head. Especially the tan = sin/cos and all.

Biology, Accounts, Physics, Chemistry and CHINESE!!! Here I come. =)

For now though, you readers have to sacrifice in terms of not being able to read juicy posts and savour interesting ideas.

Nvm, patience is a virtue. So live life with PATIENCE.

meiosis, mitosis... what is the difference? xD

Of scrabble, wazza word and amazing race

First and foremost, I would like to apologise to all my loyal readers who are bitterly disappointed with my irregular updating of blog. In fact, I'm also angry with myself for leaving my beloved blog barren for more than a month. Due to the tension of the mid year exam which is creeping closer with the passing of time and the unavailability of accessing Internet plus my hectic daily schedule that doesn't allow me sufficient time to breath and take in fresh air, my blog has been plunged into the dark abyss, with no real signs of telling when it would be refreshed.

This indicates that in the future I would only blog when I have the time and I would have to split my time between blogging, checking e-mail and playing DOTA. All this have been given minimal time and truthfully speaking, I prefer DOTA than blogging. xD But it doesn't imply that I wouldn't be blogging! Be prepared, readers.

This week was Language Week and Pn. Rachel approached me for help as she is the Ketua Panitia for ENGLISH. The favour was this : to be emcee during assembly. Oh shit, damn. I am such an ordinary guy who has great fear in public speaking so you could imagine being in my shoes. I needed time to contemplate and make the right decision. Since this is my last year in secondary school life, I decided to give it a try and challenge myself to embrace this seemingly arduous task which I wouldn't volunteer to take up in my entire life and for many many lifetimes to come.

'A very good morning we bid to the esteemed Headmistress, ......' was my welcoming speech on a Tuesday morning marred by this unexpected invitation to speak as emcee. I could really feel my rhapsodic heartbeat and adrenaline rush as I stand on stage with a F4 girl, Nadhirah. Thankfully my speech was a brief one compared to Nadhirah who had to take a deep breath before starting her long-winded speech inclusive of pantun and stuff.... After the gruelling and heart-pumping 30 minutes aggravated by the Xtra LONG speech by our beloved pengetua, the ordeal was finally over. I heaved a sigh of relief and thank God for granting me a smooth and successful speech in which I clearly didn't embarrass myself. Is it so? It was my first speech-giving experience in my life. Not a memorable one though.

'supercallifragilisticexpialidocious' - Beng Kiat and Khai Ee unanimously said after Hon Chao's watch flashed the zero time left. They were clearly pressured to use this contentious word after failing to make another from their card. Just before the Wazza Word competition begins, I told Khai Ee of this word and didn't xpect him to use it against me this time. It was nothing wrong with that word, really but they had a problem with the spelling. This particular word is also not found in any dictionary available at the Bilik SPBT and they unhappily gifted the other teams bundles of joy for their daring attempt. This word is not allowed, so Beng Kiat and Khai Ee were left pointless for that round.

Wazza Word is a new-found game unknown to us all. To be able to win this game, one has to have a quick mind and extensive vocabulary to make words of more than 10 letters to get extra 50 points. Out of desperation, many teams have come out with words that are not heard before. Ex: 'resupplying' from Soon Huat and Chung Yu. It is understandable to count one's luck in such a tensed situation in which all teams are cracking their head to ensure that the bonus 50 points is grasped. After almost 3 exciting and exhausting hours, me and Hon Chao were the winners with 490 points. Zubin and Eggy were really close to beating us but their amassed points weren't enough to overhaul us. The good thing is that we skipped the Ceramah, which surprisingly was given praise by many.

Scrabble competition was held on Wednesday. The response was overwhelming. My team of four includes : bengkiat, chung yu, soon huat and me. Luck was not on my side that day as I got letters like : U I I I Q A O. How do you expect me to form a decent word from a deck of stupid letters? We were supposed to play 3 rounds. But we spent too much time in the first and so we only played 2 rounds in all. Soon Huat was the righteous winner in my group, who exceeded my points in the second game. Hon Chao was sensational, beating his opponents with ??? marks. And so the next round started with all the winners of the first round. Heard that Chai was the overall winner, congrats to him!!

Amazing race? Could u believe it? This is our very own amazing race in our school's backyard on Saturday. I was interested in joining and gave my name to En.Thiru. But sadly, as he quoted, there were just too many teams joining ( 22 ). So he had to take the harsh way of drawing teams. And my team was not selected. So the fun and excitement embedded in my heart evaporated.

I could and can continue blogging. But this blog is really long and I need to take a break. Till then. Have a nice day =]

Of a world class malaysian and football's shocking news

A flurry of events transpired this weekend in the world of sports. One of the major highlights of the weekend was the make-or-break deathmatch between MANCHESTER UNITED and LIVERPOOL. 14/3/09.. will be a special day to be remembered for the UNTHINKABLE of THINKABLE events happened.

It was supposed to be a day to revel in and enjoy as Man Utd take on Liverpool. But it turned out to be an unusual and tiring day. Zubin, my DIE-HARD Liverpool fan invited me over to his house for the crunch game at 8.45pm. Let me unfold the cronology of events that took place that fateful day.

1st : woke up early at 7 am to get ready for badminton game. Abel, Jian Ming and I have decided to play badminton,( a game which all of us love most ) but guess what it was not made possible. Just when I've prepared everything and even started wearing my sports shoes that the huge droplets of rain were seen pouring from the DARK, stormy sky. And so my plan were in tatters and I was forced to redress and subdue my high spirit. This is not the first time that I've made to feel disappointed and demoralized due to climate changes. Is it that the rain is poured to thwart my plans and hamper my indomitable spirit everytime when I have the strong sense of feeling to play? I hope not.

2nd : the purported meeting at cc was cancelled. Stanley messaged me saying that he could not make it for the Dota appointment later at 2pm. I was utterly TAKEN ABACK and asked Khai Ee for those who are going as I have to attend a funfair somewhere in PJ in the afternoon. He told me that Chee Khuin and the others might not make it so I decided not to go altogether. It was quite sad as I was really prepared for this and ready to show off my skills. xD.. I ended up following my family to a Funfair later.

3rd : Chemistry tuition. I don't know why I have this habit or tendency of SLEEPING/ showing signs of sleepiness during chemistry classes. It was not because of the teacher's teaching,( definitely), but maybe because of the NUMEROUS formulas to remember and CONFUSING structural formulas for the ALCOHOL and CARBOXYLIC ACID. My mind was so blur and I really struggled to get my eyes opened. On top of that, the class was really big and I have no space to move at all.

4th : The event of the day. After rushing home from tuition which ends at 7.30 pm, I had a quick dinner and geared up for the visit to Zubin's house. My bro followed as my mum drove a full-load of men ( my friends ) to Zubin's house. Upon reaching, I was greeted by Zubin's mother who smiled broadly as we entered the house. Wai Leong was already there and watching the match upstairs. Chee Khuin arrived seconds after I arrived and we sat impatiently waiting for the game to commence. Beng Kiat reached soon and was just in time for the match.

-Man Utd went ahead through Ronaldo's penalty and I thought it was the end for Liverpool
-Torres scored 5 minutes later courtesy of Vidic's mistake and the drama unfolds
-Evra brought down a Liv player and Gerrard scored from the penalty spot.

I couldn't believe my eyes as the screen of the tv flashed : Man Utd 1 Liverpool 2 at half time. Wai Leong and Zubin were euphoric and celebrated their teams' scintillating performance in style. I was left to wonder if Man Utd could get back into the game.

Went to a nearby KFC to buy food as Aik Boon and the others have not eaten their dinner. As we left the restaurant with the AROMATIC food, it rained again for the umpteenth time. We raced to Zubin's house with lightning speed and managed to shelter ourselves. The match has since started.

- A professional foul from Vidic earned a free kick for Liv. And it did the harm. Vidic was sent off and seconds later Aurelio scored. An unstoppable free kick which left VAN DER SAR stunned.
- A nice goal from Dossena killed the game and put it beyond Man Utd.
- Zubin was in seventh heaven while I was so furious and full of disappointment.
-For it was the worst defeat inflicted by Liverpool at Old Trafford since 1936, as the paper puts it.

SUNDAY

Datuk Lee Chong Wei's emphatic victory over the arrogant and boastful Lin Dan. They met twice in two weeks and Lin Dan holds the upper edge as he seems to be UNDEFEATABLE. In 10 meetings with Chong Wei, he won 9 and lost 1. But it all changed tonight as the Swiss Open Men's Single Final began.

- Lee Chong Wei was magnificent and resolute to fight against the mighty Lin Dan. For his heroics, he emerged victorious in the 1st set, thrashing Lin Dan 21-16.
- He did it in a professional way as he ended the jinx of losing against Lin Dan in major tournaments by beating him 21-16 again in the 2nd set.

A true, classy, and exemplary figure to be known as World NUMBER ONE. He is really my IDOL for the game.

MALAYSIA BOLEH!

What a post!! >.<

Alas.. The long-awaited holiday is back

Hey people it has been a long long while since the last time I blogged. Exams are FINALLY over and I'm thankful as it had been a torturing and tormenting hell of a time. Of all the papers, I think SEJARAH was the toughest and agitated me the most. U know, I do really think that our Education Ministry has to revamp its policies and change the format for our Sejarah paper coz it is plain RUBBISH to write 3 essays which are freakingly hard and made to give us a tumultous time. Reducing it to one essay would be understandable and a wise action to instil the sort of patriotism in us teenagers which I believe is the government's main goal in introducing this originally-meaningful-but-made-dull subject.

Add Maths is also another tough paper to sit for. Our add maths teacher really kicked our ass by setting the composite index question which carries a WHOOPING 10 marks. Oh my GOD!!! I would be more than joyful to get a B this time for the WICKED question has dented my hopes of obtaining an A for the 1st time in 4 attempts. I'm sure most of my friends are also HAMMERED by this particular question but hey its not the end of the world. People like Chee Khuin and Wen Hao should have no problem at all as they are simply FANTASTIC in Add maths, or I shall say EVERYTHING. If only I could receive a cell or two from these guys I would be the next GENIUS in the making. LOLS

But anyway let's forget about the come and gone exam and keep our focus on the HOLIIIIIDAY..