The start of tuition and my Skype marathon

I just realised I only have 2 days out of the full 7 days of March holiday where I am truly free. And if I had joined hockey as per my former CCA, I would have none (CCA camp). And I wonder how many had tuition right now in JC: because my aunt just signed me up for physics tuition.

I dont know what to say. My Sunday just went up in smoke. Ah well, my aunt has the best of intentions. I do want that desired degree. So no complains. And who knows? I might enjoy tuititon (did I just typed that?)

*Typing while munching Lays ships* This is kinda random but sweet and sour Lays is the only way to go. :D

And my classmate asked why I never get fat. Like yesterday where my friends and I went off to get lunch at Toa Payoh Hub. I ate a plate of duck rice AND mee sua. And finished up my friend portion of soup+rice. I attribute my unhealthy size to my crazy metabolic rate. And my mom always commented that whatever she fed me, it always comes out in an hour(not going into the details)

But anyway, this weekend was a weekend with a lot of "firsts".

It was my first time using Skype. And I used it for six hours- four hours at a stretch and then 2 hours the very next day. Make no mistake, it wasnt for gaming(which most of my friends would swear by Skype), it was for debates.

Motion: THBT that all limitations on Science research should be removed.

And our work was to write out the 1st and 2nd speaker parts and the replies.

The work of 6 hours: 2500 word document

My thanks to the two who was hardworking and passionate about debates to stay up to 2am in the morning with me with earphones jammed into our ears. Thanks, Ding Yan and Michele. It had been a load of fun working with you guys. (i thought the whole experience was really voyeuristic) And hey,  I got to see Michele's room and how she look with spectacles and hair band. :D


First time Skyping. First time video conferencing. First time using a Mac for six hours straight. First time using Google Documents. Speaking of Google documents, have anyone used it and go "this is one cool tool"? Because I did, which my teammates were probably amused by. Yes, I havent use Google Docs before, though I did know of it. 

And the first tuition I have been signed up for in JC. And I hope it is the last.


I am really someone who like reminiscing. I know many people listen to music, but how many love Chinese music? And out of those rare chinese music lover, how many are into songs of the 80s and 90s? So I am those rare ones that actually know who 新月团，罗大佑，张信哲，黄小虎 or 梁文福 is. And to those who actually know, wow. I mean, really.


To those who dont know these singers, you dont know what you are missing out.
To those who know these singers, you need to be my friend quick.
To those just scorn chinese songs, you need to grow up.


To those who just scorn and hate chinese as a language, I have nothing to say. 你不值得当一个华人。

I do like Chinese. There is something so beautiful and philosophical in the words, in every strokes. And the proverbs and Chinese sayings. Amazing how they can cram centuries of learning into a few words, or a story in a phrase.

And to echo my GP teacher words, it is fine if you are a Chinese BUT suck at Chinese. Just make sure your English prowess make up for the lack of your Chinese. If your command in both languages is mediocre, I pity you from the depth of my soul.

I cant even bear to OPEN the nice looking box

Yes, I am a sucker for good-looking stuffs(this applies to people as well :D kidding). The box was so compact and good-looking. I felt my heart ache when I had to tear open the box. And as it is with all Japanese wrappings and boxes, the opening of the box was by itself unique: tearing a small flap before pulling...so one and so forth.

You cant help but feel Japanese stuffs are all so ergonomic.

Another of those snacks

Crispy on the outside with a think dole of chocolate on the inside

The cookie rocks. The chocolate chips were half melted and the texture was just right. I had one. Then immediately, I needed another. And now, with the combined effort of the whole family, that silver ergonomic box is now empty.

And I joined the three others in decorating the class. Well, the pictures I can put up is limited because they want to me keep how it looks a secret until school reopen.

Half of the team in action

Outside Koi with my class

That's Meiqi hiding from the camera: Fail :D

My classmates are kinda bonded but I found them quite the muggers (As I did mention in my previous post)

Alright, it is 1.30am in the morning and I am dead beat (what's new?).

Here is another photograph of my favourite Japanese butter snack to make you drool.