Copyrighted to Eric Sim
Copyrighted to Eric Sim
Copyrighted to Eric Sim

Tuesday, November 28, 2006
A resurrection entry

Ok. I know I haven't been writing. Whatever. So.

I woke up to a gloomy morning which perfectly set the atmosphere for utter moodiness, especially when I didn't sleep well last night. All thanks to an injured toe. I must admit I was careless enough to allow a door to nearly pull the nail out of the skin. Less than three hours later, a frigging ass stepped on the same toe. No doubt it was an accident but I fumed because my toe was reduced to a completely bloodied mess. Not a pretty sight indeed. The pain threatened every step I took and walking was a chore. When I finally reached home and cleaned my wound, I was horrified to see that the nail was precariously anchored to a little area of skin. My parents scolded me, of course, and pressured me to give up the idea of going to the class chalet today.

Truthfully, I share their sentiments. I couldn't afford to injure my toe further. Seriously, the last thing I ever need is a smashed toe on prom night.

Enough of ranting.

Yesterday was truly one unforgettable night. My juniors were really sweet and the surprises they gave us were rather unusual. For one, they blindfolded us and made us do a row-call. Then, they also gave each senior a fighting fish placed in a cup. The dinner was quite delicious but I found the ice-cream too sweet for my liking. Needless to say, we took many pictures together. I am just glad I get to see some on my council friends the last time.

Before the dinner, I went to meet Xiuming and Haowen to shop for Suihang's birthday present. It was really a belated one because his birthday was in August but we were too busy mugging for prelims to actually fork out time to celebrate Suihang's birthday. We eventually settled on a Billabong wallet which was rather cool-looking. Suihang looked visibly surprised when the three of us gave me the gift and sang him a birthday song at the bus-stop after the JTS. I would miss the three of them, I just know it. They were once my best council buddies anyway.

Despite my bad toe, I enjoyed yesterday night. I didn't see it as a JTS, but rather, it was something of a last gathering for all the Aqua councillors and I shall keep that close to my heart.

Anyway, here are the photos.






Posted by |z|r| at 6:39 PM

Saturday, August 12, 2006
Aqua!

I was reading Haowen's blog. His latest entry probably sums up what I've been thinking for quite a while. About Aqua, about my beloved HAT, about what we have done.

It's been a while since we have stepped down. And actually, the way we devolved our positions to our juniors and separated from each other was rather casual - no long letters of thanks, no tears, no hugs, no emotional reminiscence. I guess, we felt that we would still see each other in school anyway so there was no need to feel so sad about the whole matter.

But after Xiuming's birthday celebration and then Aqua winning the much coveted NE trophy stirred up intense feelings of nostalgia and sadness. I feel sorry for having left a HAT that means so much for me and sorely miss those good ol' days we once had together.

It sounds embarrassing but...I miss Suihang's almost nightly calls to babble about the what-to-do list. I miss listening to Haowen and Xiuming squabbling with each other and bullshitting like no one else's business. I miss those lame jokes. I miss staying in school late to prepare house stuff together. I miss the online exclusive HAT conversations. Guys, I miss you so!

It's sooooo mushy that I might as well save it for someone else. *coughs* But you guys really, really, really have been great friends to me and mean much to me!

We worked hard for this Cup...and now I shall look forward to witnessing my juniors holding the Cup high once again next year. And I shall hope my juniors have LOTS of fun and laughter together, like I once did with my HAT too!


Posted by |z|r| at 10:58 PM

Saturday, July 08, 2006
A long-awaited hello

Oh yay. I am finally here after so much that has happened. And so, eh, hello?

We've just gotten back our test papers and I can't say I'm very happy about it. In fact, I'm not happy at all. At this point in time, the most dreadful thing is getting E for your Math paper despite practising so hard for nearly one month. Godamnit. But I shall see to it that I eventually get my well-deserved A at the end of it all.

I know I must get to this somehow but-

Honestly, being with another person feels strange sometimes. Like a part of you that has changed but you don't know what it is exactly. I confided in Tiffany the other time about neglecting my friends but she reassured me that it was only but normal in the start of a new relationship.

I used to try to work hard to keep a balance between studies and friends. But now, I need to strike an extra balance between my darling and my friends too.


Posted by |z|r| at 2:00 PM