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I'm back, and I'm sec 4.

2010-11-08T23:29:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I'm back. It's been 533 days since I last posted on this blog, and many things have happened in that last 533 days.

For starters, Os are coming to an end. You know who everyone used to go "When Os are over, I'm going to..."? Now, it's becoming a reality. It feels so surreal, the fact that 10 years of education have just come and gone.

Prom is on the 22nd. I'm the emcee. That's something to remember. I've never gotten a hosting gig so big before. Here's hoping that I'll be as good as Neil Patrick Harris was on the Emmys in 2009.

In church, I've became a MM. It's really an honor. Looking back at past me in 2009, and the present me, I think I've changed a lot. I was just talking to Elena over MSN a few days ago, and I realized something interesting. You know how when you walk down the street, and you see someone who looks exactly like you? That's a "Doppelganger". It's German for "look-alike".

It's interesting how over time, we all become our own doppelgangers. We all change into this person who looks exactly the same, but with extremely different characteristics. Whether good or bad. This makes me wonder, is doppelganger Samuel the better version, or the worse version. By God's grace, I'm sure it's the better version.

I'm going to be very busy with church stuff after Os. I'm excited. I can't wait to see what God's planned for me to do. It's a labour of love. Something that you want to do. Trouble that you simply can't live without. Like how a mother wakes up during unearthly hours in the middle of the night to tend to her baby. Or like how the love-sick boyfriend goes out of his way and jeopardizes his schedule for that day just to meet his girlfriend. It's trouble that we welcome.

That's how God sees it. When we ask him for something, we always feel as if we are troubling him. "Abba, can you please give me an A1 for this?" or "Abba, can you please give me more favor with my parents?" It's almost as if we have to beg God for something.

That's not how it's like. He's the boyfriend who runs to your house when you tell him you miss him. He's the mother who wakes up when he hears the softest squeak come from your room. He's the fireman who dashes in to the burning house to pull you out of it.

He does it because he loves. He loves the 'trouble'. Most importantly, He loves you.

Thank You, God.

2009-05-25T03:44:00.001-07:00

You know how it feels when you don’t expect something, but it suddenly gives you a surprise by popping up in front of you?
That’s what happened to me today.
Mr. Tan apparently consolidated all our mid year results, and calculated our L1R5 and stuff. So he showed us during recess.
Naturally, everyone ran to him, like kids running to a candy store. I’m no exception.
You see, he arranged the class ranking, in order of results, which means the ones with the better marks are on top, and the ones below, are the, erm. You get the point. Well, as soon as I got the list, I looked towards the bottom of the list, where I had expected my name to be. I mean, not really all the way at the bottom, but maybe lingering around the 35th to 25th position.
But no.
Guess where I was.
4th position.
No. It’s not because I studied. Truth be told, I didn’t really study for mid years, and those who are closer to me can tell you that I was panicking a week before Mid years.
Yes. It’s God. I don’t want to sound preachy, but I know it’s not me.
So yes. I’m a Christian, and I’m proud.
Before I forget, Happy Birthday, Ray.

Yipee.

2009-05-21T05:11:00.001-07:00

Today is a good day.

Because I heard people screaming their lungs out to become an "idol". Haha.
Because I didn't need to go for inline skating.
Because I almost broke my phone, but it didnt break.
Becasue I didn't need to audtition today.
Because I realised NCO council is great.
Because I'm loved by God.

Thanks to
Queensway Idol.
Adam, my fellow fugitive
Carine
Mrs Kumar
Bryan, Adam(again), Chong Ren, and Heng Hong
God.

Because the exams are over.

2009-05-20T05:03:00.000-07:00

Exams are over. So I guess I can relax. Wait. I can't. Why? Because I just got back my results. Ok, to be frank, its not all bad.

Lets not talk about it. Anyways, there's going to be NCO meeting tomorrow, so I'm kind of looking forward to that, more than inline skating as a post exam activity. I don't understand why we just can't do our own things as post exam. Teachers. No one ever understands them.

Ray finally switched on his PS3, so I'm going to stop blogging, and start playing.

Bye.

The wake up call arrives.

2009-04-23T05:41:00.000-07:00

OK, so basically it just means that I should start mugging for MYEs. I don't want to elaborate further.

304 is getting, rather fun. Espicially when there is a Korean sitting beside you, that asks you for a piece of addictive chocolate every 1 hour.

Well, there's going to be NCO council meeting tomorrow. I sense possible tension in the future. OMG I sound like some Jedi from Star Wars.

I just want to end off with one thing: Ryan Higa rocks.

Just another day.

2009-04-20T02:11:00.000-07:00

Hello.

Speech Day and Enrollment are both over. So that basically tells me that I'm left with 3 weeks to study for MYEs. God, help me.

Responsibility is a huge word. Both literally and physically.

Now there's one more thing on my plate.

Sports Day.

2009-04-08T05:55:00.000-07:00

Hah.

Well, to start off, I just want to make one thing clear. I'm very very tired.
Anyway, I also realised something. Its not easy to lead a cheer when no one cheers with you.
CCA leaders are fun.
Just a random comment.
I love doing the salute with Irham.
Take history, maybe then you'll realise what I mean.

When an A is not enough.

2009-04-04T03:14:00.000-07:00

Hahaha, got back Bio test yesterday. And I finally got an A2 for Bio! YES! YES! YES! Hahahaha!
Ok, maybe it was shortlived, after Suzie said quote-unquote "A 74 in your O levels is only a B3. So If you are aiming for an A, you must get at least 80. So don't be so happy"

WTF.

Well, there's going to be another test soon, so I'm going to mug for it like there's no tomorrow. Oh yeah, she did mention that the passing mark for the next test is 75, and those who fail have to take a re-test, didn't she?

Anyway, there is a chemistry test on tuesday, so I'm going to forget about bio for a little while.

Oh, yes. Lyssetta, you are damn evil. Seriously.

I'm never going to take things from Lyssetta again. Never.

Collon+Wasabi= Crappy sensation in the mouth.

You're lucky I eat Japanese food.

Tests.

2009-03-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

Great.
Just in case you're wondering, here it is.
English:B3
Chemistry:A1
Physics:C6
SS:B3(wtf?)
A Maths:B3
E Maths:B3
L1R5:19. I'm screwed.

On the brighter side, there's going to be a physics re-test, so you can put your money on me, that I'm going at least get 90 for the test.

As anyone has observed, My marks are hovering around a B3. 32 more days. Come on Samuel. Get that bloody A.

Assembly tomorrow. Gah, I hate assembly. Not cause you have to wear that tie. Ok, maybe partly cause you have to wear that tie, but its a bloody waste of time.

Chinese and English test tomorrow. Going to go mug. That's all folks.

Cometh thou thy homework.

2009-03-18T06:35:00.000-07:00

Hahaha. Homework, homework, and more homework.

Thanks Miss.Soon. Really appreciate it.

By the power vested in me, I now declare "Operation Complete A Maths" in operation. I HOPE to finish everything by Saturday. HOPE.

I need piano notes desperately. Anyone knows any good website that has piano pieces for FREE?

Muscle aches, Stiches, and Cramps.

2009-03-16T07:20:00.000-07:00

Hi.

I'm back from Adventure camp. Tiring, but fun. Lets see.

Day 1:
Hahaha! Heng Hong was camp i/c. A whole bunch of boring theory lessons. Then, it was outdoor cooking. Lim Zi Yuan, if you're reading this, you owe me. Big time. And please, please don't ever bring luncheon mean and peanuts to camp as can food. It's sick.

Day 2: Expedition!
Bryan and I were placed in AQ team 1. So basically, we were supposed to chiong all the way from checkpoint to checkpoint. Its not easy to keep running when someone in your team keeps pulling the whole team down. Controversial statement, yeah, sorry. But I'm just unhappy.
Cramps keep coming when you stand up straight after cycling for a super long time.

Day 3: Area cleaning
No comments. Some people just can't listen to instructions.

But overall, this year's adventure camp was, fun. I mean, how often do you get to run from school, to Esplanade, to East Coast Park? And cycle all the way to Tampines and back?

I love sleeping in the middle of the parade square.

Common Tests.

2009-03-07T03:14:00.000-08:00

I've really got to study.

A "black list" for poor results is up, and although Mdm Jaya said I wasn't in it, I'm pretty sure I'll be in if I screw my common test.

I never knew being in 304 could be THAT stressful. I mean-I knew it wasn't going to be taking candy from the baby, but I didn't expect it to come so fast. Maybe During Mid-Year or EOYs. But not now.

Wake up, Samuel.

I'm going to mug, so don't be expecting me to blog for the next few days, at least until the maths and sciences papers are over.

I'm not going to sweat it for SS, but I've got this feeling A maths wouldn't be easy.

Going to study now. Wish me luck.

God, please help me.

2009-03-03T05:51:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe I actually feel that I have a high chance of getting good grades for A maths and Physics. Its dejavu.

Bio SPA tomorrow. I seriously hope it wouldn't be graded. Progress-report, graded. As it is, I'm sure my progress report is as screwed up as it can get.

On to happier stuff, Flow totally owns. I'm waiting to see Simon's reaction tomorrow.

Once again, the CHUAster has changed the date of the hair-check, which basically means I have to pray hard once again that it rains tomorrow.

2009-03-02T05:32:00.000-08:00

Today really isn't the day I'll describe as the best day of my life.

For one, I failed my Bio test. Failed as in F9 fail, not D7 fail.

Sometihing tells me I should have totally went for double science. But that wouldn't make any difference, considering I have a Physics and A maths test that I have not studied for.

On the brighter side, I'm finally going to hand up my chinese homework after 2 weeks. You have no idea how desperate I am, to go back to band 2.

Hair check tomorrow. Wish me luck.

2009-02-27T06:25:00.000-08:00

Hi.

Bio Test today. It's like, based on the practical? And I wasn't here that day? Great. So I think my graph is totally wrong. I'm really unhappy with what SHE did today. However, to avoid a conflict, I shall not condemn what SHE did. But it totally ruined everyone's day.

On the brighter side, our ERP gantry is up! Woohoo! The problem-no one cares to pay. Hahaha, but its perfectly alright, because we won the noticeboard cum class improvement thingy. That's a start.

I never realised being an ensign could be so hard. Great.

P.S: Slumdog millionaire is. Nice.

Church!

2009-02-21T04:40:00.000-08:00

Dare today. I don't know if its me, but Dare ministry doesn't seem as alive as it used to be. Hopefully it'll everything will get higher.

Class blog is up! I must say, it looks quite nice. Love the URL.

Decisions are hard to make. I think I made the right one. So I'm making it official. School and Chruch are now my priorities. Ok, this offends some people. I apologise, but nothing's going to change.

Well, due to popular demand, I shall reply to tags, as Shao Kai hopes I do this.

PingFang: Thanks. You were also hyper what..
ShaoKai: Hahas. Ok, Thanks for offering.
Grace:17!Ftw!
LYSSETTA.: It sure felt like 10. I want my coke!
Thalia: Yeah, sure.
Minming:Sure. Linked.
Melissa: I agree. I should change it, eh?
Bryan: Ok. Its Maopler then.
Tif: Yeah yeah. THAT AWESOME sec 2 girl.
Glen: Hahas. Ok. Linked.
Munirah:Linked.

Tests, homework, tests.

2009-02-18T05:30:00.000-08:00

Hello.

Its been a great school term so far. Tests, homework, group study-what more can one ask for?

Let's try looking on the bright side:
-cross-country this Friday. Did I mention I don't have to run?

Thats all.

P.S: I'm tired, so if you want AYL and sec 3 camp photos, try facebooking.

Pictures.

2009-02-15T04:40:00.000-08:00

Ok. Blogger isn't really helping me get the pictures on, so keep waiting, ya?

What did I do today? Actually, the question is, what do I do every Sunday?

Church? Yup. Thats it.

I like simple. Simple is the new Samuel.

Let's get started.

2009-02-14T05:32:00.000-08:00

Hi there.

Ok. Lets see. What shall I talk about? AYLC?

Lets do AYL, ok? Fun, cold, and, erm...interesting. Yes. Come on, who can say they have a crumpler luggage? Only Bryan.

Sec 3 camp rocked. I boast to be the only person who led a cheer on a 10 metre pole. (I think it's 10, Lyssetta. It sure felt like 10.)

Pictures?

Maybe tomorrow.

Hi.

2009-02-13T21:16:00.001-08:00

Hello.

Moved again, so hopefully I wouldn't need to move. Again.