2o6'o6 .

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

1 more paper! few more hours! then freedom! until the end of years come.

don't cry.

for the end is near.

haha.

4:02 PM :)

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

100 Years - Five for Fighting

This Is The Last Time - Keane

Shy That Way - Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz

The realisation that NDP was over only hit me when I saw the repeat telecast of the parade on television. A bit laggy eh? But what many of you said when I asked, on the actual day, if you guys were excited, it's true to an extent. It did feel just like another rehearsal. So when that realisation hit me, I was like "Yes! My Saturdays are free again!" but at the same time, haha, I thought "Oh my God, I'm never gonna see these kids again!" Yea. I'm gonna miss you guys so much. In the flurry midst of rehearsals and preparations for NDP, my social life came to a halt and rehearsals became my asylum from the morons I see in camp everyday. Yes you guys are ten times smarter, less annoying, more appealing to be with than the people in camp. So despite me having to carry stores for you guys and everything, I enjoyed every moment spent together and I thank you for that.

I am very bad at making speeches. I had so much that I wanted to say in the bus on the last day but I couldn't form the words that were in my head. I really wished I could've said something more than a mere thanks. I really do hope though that you guys felt my sincere appreciation when I received the gift from you guys.

I'd like to extend the thanks in this form of letter. How I wish I can cover each and every one of you in 206 but time didn't allow me to get to know all of you in person. Having said that, my thanks go to EACH AND EVERYONE of you.

First and foremost, I'd like to thank of course,

the Class Chairman, Wen Xuan

for being the most responsible Sec 2 guy I know. Seriously, it's hard to find really responsible people nowadays and being it at such a young age, you'll grow to be a fine person. I know a lot of people my age (and even older!) that doesn't even have half the sense of responsibility you have. You're a gem and without you, my job would have been a lot harder and I wouldn't have as much fun with 206. Keep up the good work and all the best to you. Just take care of your knee okay? Thanks for stepping up, taking initiative and being a leader.

Serene, vice-chairman, class lame queen.

Haha. I enjoyed every moment of our "talk crap" sessions in the bus, at the stadium and whenever we had to wait for long hours before rehearsal starts. The first vivid impression I have of you was when you tried opening that wet tissue when you wanted to touch your nose with your tongue. You remember? Haha. You're really a tomboy! Besides being such a joy to be with, you also struck me as a person who doesn't need to be told what to do. It was when one of the army personnel asked for 2 guys to help carry food and water and stuff, and you questioned him, "why girls cannot carry meh?" and you went right ahead and grabbed the plastic bag and walked off. That"s an attitude I really admire and if you continue to speak your mind and practice what you believe in, you will go a long way. Thanks for all the entertainment, the lame jokes, the gossip.

Joel, Joel, Joel..

What can I say about you? The reputation of 206 is in your hands. Haha. Really. I think when people think of 206, they think of Joel. And all for the wrong reasons. I still remember the first day I was at Nan Hua trying to get you guys to rehearse; you were always running around and disappearing (and you still do at every rehearsal!). And I remember seeing you getting punished by teachers again and again. "Joel and gang." Haha. You are a leader in your own way. You are the rebel, but without you I don’t think 206 would be as much fun. Honestly I think that the heart and soul of 206 lies in you. You can make things happen if you want to. As much as teachers are irked by you, I think you're the only person in class that can get along with anybody! The rebel that gets along with everybody. You're a living irony!

Shu Huan!

Stop dao-ing me! Haha. You and your outrageously funny depictions of teachers (especially Mr. Liu and Ms. Yap!). And of course not forgetting your eternal quest to be the most civilised person in the world! Thanks for making my days in Nan Hua so entertaining! I also admire your determination in proving people wrong. I remember you carrying that box of water for so long! Even I can't carry it that long without flinching!

Shi Min,

I officially give you the award for being the most civilised person in 206! Haha! Oh Shu Huan don't be jealous; you just cannot make it. Haha!

Yee Chin!

How're things going between you and Damien? Haha! One thing I never will forget about you is your crazy antics! How you annoy Serene and Shu Huan is just hilarious!

Hong Xuan.

Sighs. You're a handful. But at the same time you add that zest to 206! You and your fascination with promiscuity amuse me. Haha! I remember when I was in charge for group V W X; you were the most difficult to control! You were running around catching frogs and insects for goodness sake! And it was horror of all horrors when I saw you in 206. I was like "oh no, not him!" Haha. But you grew on me. When you were absent for one of the rehearsals, I actually missed your presence. You have that endearing quality that just needs a little getting used to. I'm glad I got to know you more in 206! You turn out to be one funny chap! Just don't get yourself into trouble with teachers so often okay?

KK!

Thanks for the lollipop that I never fail to get every week! You are one helpful person, my friend. Thanks for always volunteering to carry the placard, the loudhailer, my bag, food and whatnots. The extra pair of hands was always appreciated. Continue to take initiative yea? Hope everything goes well with you and that special person! ;)

Andy..

Another super helpful guy. Thanks for all the help you offered. And you're super lame as well! Eh you girls stop bullying him ah. Haha!

Wee Sern!

You ah always stuck in a corner with Shi Lei. Haha. I think you two blend well with each other. Wee Sern's craziness mellowed by Shi Lei's stoic grace. Well I can't say much I dunno you guys too well!

Jingru!

You're the bubbliest girl I know! You were the first person to notice that I wasn't in a very good mood, even when I wasn't showing a sour face. And I thank you for noticing and trying to cheer me up. Not everybody has the knack to sense people's emotions.

Miao Peng!

I think you're a very level-headed person. You care for those around you more than yourself and I think that's honourable and admirable. Just be sure to know your limits okay? And thanks for trying to cheer me up that day. It well did.

Clare!

You got me (and Wen Xuan!) worried sick that day when you went missing! Where did you go anyway? Didn't get the chance to ask. Anyway, you're a great person to have conversations with!

Xie Jing!

I'll never forget you simply because you, err, eat mayonnaise. Haha! I'm so sorry that I lost your Singapore Idol autographed poster. I swear it wasn't in my bag when I checked it. It might've dropped out, unless somebody took it, which I doubt so. There are a lot of things in my bag: valuables, water bottles, etc. You know how I dump everything that's given to me in there. But don't fret. One day I'll join Singapore Idol and give you MY signed poster ok? Haha kidding! I'm so sorry ok? I've been quite scatterbrained lately. I lost my camera cover too. And my iPod casing. Thank God none of your valuables went missing.

Dixin!

You slipped the dollar coin in my bag didn't you? Naughty! You are the more outspoken one and you acted like a beacon for the other half of the class. Your inquisitive nature is so endearing.

Verena ...

This one took me some time to write. Not because I have nothing to write about but you are just… deep, for the lack of a better word. I think you're the most sensible person in class. Your ability to look very objectively at situations never cease to impress me. You have very matured views about issues and people, and I think it's very rare to find teenagers like you expressing such views at such a tender age. Usually people tend to be biased and one-sided but you are capable of seeing the better side of people, the aim of the whole game, the grand design haha. Okay I may be exaggerating but I can see that in you. Other than that, I remembered that you were the one that tended to Katherine when she fell. I think that's a commendable act. And oh, I think you have great taste in music! Yay for that! Haha!

Katherine!

You're such a quiet girl! You know, I'm kinda glad you fell into the drain. No! I don't mean it that way. If you hadn't, I wouldn't have known you existed!

Zhao Da.

You never get bored of army stuff do you? Haha! I think if you have such a huge interest in the army, life for you there won't be so bad after all! I wish you all the best!

Ya Wen!

Thanks for all the pictures!

Jun Qi!

I'm glad I didn't lose your valuables. I have to admit I was quite reluctant of holding on to it at first but then, some teachers are just a pain in the… you know where. Thanks for being the first one to actually trust me with your stuff.

Okay I'm gonna summarise the rest of you real quick but by no means am I discrediting you okay? It's just that time didn't allow me to get to know you better. Nonetheless I wanna say my sincere thanks for making my stay in Nan Hua memorable and enjoyable.

The rest of the girls: Xue Fen, Elaine, Wei Ru, Zhi Qing, Kelly, Jasmine, Likhoon, Yan Hui, Hui Juan, Jing Shi, Chu Hui, Rachel, Hui Rong, Xiaohui. I just didn't have the chance to get to know you better. I still remember the first day when I was marking attendance and I was walking around looking at each and everyone of you, you girls were so shy (or couldn't be bothered? I wouldn’t know better.)! Practically all of you avoided eye contact with me! Haha.

The guys: Gong Yi, Kaiwen, Hao Chen, Jun Hao, Jianloon, Zi Zhao. Well what can I say; you guys are different each week. Some days you guys get so crazy especially when Hong Xuan hypes everybody up with whatever's on TV Mobile hahaha. Other days you guys are so so quiet.

Once again I'd like to say thanks for being such an enjoyable class to be with. Makes me so envious that I didn't have such a good time in my secondary school.

One point to note, I realised that generally you complain a lot about why teachers hate 206 and I think that that's a good thing. It builds your class spirit, having something in common to bitch about. Can you imagine if Ms Yap wasn't Ms Yap? Shu Huan would have nothing to bitch about! Haha! Don't take it the wrong way and start bitching everybody now haha. What I mean is that what this class has that others lack from what I notice is class spirit/identity and you should be proud that 206 is famous, even for the wrong reasons. Now that you have the attention, all you guys need to do is turn the table around and prove to the teachers that you can do well in life, even when you're 'noisy', 'naughty', or whatever they call you. And if/WHEN you survive the whole ordeal, you can finally say to teachers/people/yourself that you did more than just study. You have a life and you have friends and you have an AWESOME class. One day you will look back and realise how fun school is, with all the teachers getting on your nerves. Now what's even more important is that you have to prove to yourself that you can do it, as an individual and as a class and I for one thing believe that you guys can achieve that. Whoa look at me preaching.

Haha. Having said that, I wish your class 206 all the best in life and good luck!

It was a long journey we had together, from rehearsals in school to rehearsals in the stadium to SYF to more rehearsals and countless previews and finally NDP itself. Finally, I GET MY SATURDAYS BACK!! Haha! Well, I will suffer some withdrawal symptoms from not having rehearsals on Saturdays and not meeting you guys and everything. Like I said, you guys were like my sanctuary from stupid people. But then again it's time for us to put what's past behind us and relish our free weekends once again!

What I'll remember most will be the countless amount of poking fun at each other (who likes who now? heheh..) and the laughter and the drama and Ms. Yap and the teachers and you. You guys were the best thing that ever happened to me in my 2 years of army.

And with that, I'll see you guys around! Here's to the universe's best class: 206'06!

And oh, will you guys stop saying ISH ISH ISHKANDAR like it's a bad thing?? Haha!

From your universe's best AI, Isk.

3:54 PM :)

Thursday, August 10, 2006

I m sure that many of us will be relieve tat the whole ndp is over n i m no exception.But ytd nite, i actually felt tat i m goin to miss it. There was too mani last times...
It will be the last time we are goin to perform at the stadium.
The last time we will goin to come at saturday for practices.
For many, it will be the last time, we r goin to perform in ndp.
The last time we will be chit chattin all the way in the bus.
The last time we will be grumblin abt the rehersals.
The last time we will be eatin kfc durin ndp practices.
The last time we will be sweatin like dun noe wat.
The last time we will goin to sit in indoor stadium n wait for mani hrs.
The last time we will be so enthu.
The last time...... Well too mani last times.
I m used to life with ndp, now tat ndp has ended, i goin to feel weird. Well, nvm, there is still brighter events in the future but at least we have fond memories of the whole event and we will nvr be able to forget it.
Oh ya, i m sayin special thanks to Iskandar!!!!

Gongyi here. Lol, wat i want to say has been say by serene and verena.......

1:33 PM :)

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

WAHAHAHA. sorry ah, my english is not as good as verena!
She phrased what i want to say in such a nice way .. hahahaha!

THE DAYS WE ARE LIKE SO PISSED OFF BY THE NDP PRACTICES.
THE DAYS WE SWEAT LIKE MAD PIGS.
THE DAYS WE PUT IN LOTS OF HARDWORK.
THE DAYS WE ARE EATING KFC.
THE DAYS WE ARE GRUMBLING.
THE DAYS WE ARE HAPPILY CHIT CHATTING.
THE DAYS WE ARE ENTHUSIASTIC.
THE DAYS WE ARE TRAVELLING ON THE BUSES.

are now coming to a full-stop on the 9th August 2006 - The National Day which is Singapore's birthday. they are coming to an end .. so ...

WE SHALL TREASURE 9th AUGUST 2006 TOGETHER.
and LOCK THE GOOD MEMORIES WE HAD IN OUR MINDS.

AND LET US ALL ...
THANK ISKANDAR!!!!

10:30 PM :)

HEY PEOPLE. NDP TOMORROW!

JIAYOU!

the last time performing in the national stadium. all our hard work, our grumbles, our complains, in the end it comes down to this. all our initial dislike, reluctance, turns out to be something good afterall. we got to meet ISKANDAR. haha.

verena.

10:17 PM :)