Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 2:28 PM
An English professor once wrote the words : "A woman without her man is nothing" on the chalkboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.
All the males in the class wrote :
"A woman, without her man, is nothing."
BUT
All the females in the class wrote :
"A woman : without her, man is nothing."
Punctuation is powerful.
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Whisk me away
11:07 AM
Once you've been tagged, you're supposed to write a note with 25 random things, habit, goals or facts about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person that tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.
1. I NEED TO STUDY.
2. I am tall.
3. I rot during holidays.
4. I had just witnessed a horrible accident recently.
5. I hate ninja girls.
6. I LOATHE Facebook.
7. I am having awesome dreams lately. ;]
8. I love God.
9. I want 8A's for PMR. YES, PLEASE.
10. I have wasted a lot of time doing nothing.
11. I can't believe I have to tag 25 people after this. O_O
12. I HATE SKIRTS. HATE IT! >=(
13. I hate this question because it is unlucky no. 13.
14. I think I hate many things.
15. I love lotsa stuff, too. That makes me normal. =)
16. I was brought to see an optometrist and an ENT specialist yesterday by a paediatrician. Hahaha, I think that's hilarious. xD
17. I WANT TO READ LOTSA BOOKS AFTER THE STUPID PMR EXAM.
18. I discovered all my sentences start with I.
19. I am self-centered.
20. I wanna stop being addicted to the computer.
21. I LOVE THE ANNOYING ORANGE! =D
22. I am a stalker. *eerie smile*
23. I should be studying instead of playing and reading The Lovely Bones. ==
24. I take a long time to finish a blog post - perfectionist, I know. *nods head knowingly*
25. I might be going on hiatus again.
I'm tagging :
1. Siti
2. Ccy
3. Shwu Mei
4. Joanna
5. Karunika
6. Hui Ying
7. Jie Jing
8. Chermaine
9. Kai Ning
10. Marina
11. Sebastian
12. Chai Hui
13. Ting Han
14. Che Rui
15. Constance
16. Li Hong
17. Poh Chern
18. Natasha
19. Wesley
20. Ting En
21. Lydia
22. Yin Whei
23. Yik Thong
24. Bay Yee
25. Ai Sing
Phew! Done! That's a lot questions and people. O_O Au revoir!
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:10 AM
I woke up early in the morning, fresh and ready to go. It was about an hour more till my exam started. I was suppose to be there at 8.30 a.m., half an hour earlier than my exam started. As I was worried that I might be late, I hurried my mum to get going. In the car, I screened through the remaining terms that I've not memorized and the open strings for the string instruments. I was quite sure of myself. We reached there on time and started finding the classroom where I was supposed to take my exam in. Grade 6, 7 and 8 candidates are having exams in the same classroom.
There were a few pieces of paper stuck on the noticeboard and I looked at the names of candidates taking the same exam as me. Whoa, quite a number of Grade 8 candidates this year! I found my classroom and settled into my seat, taking out the purple book to do some last minute revision. It was already 8.45 a.m. and yet the classroom was still quite empty. I took out my manuscript book to memorize the ornaments my teacher had drawn for me earlier, but alas! I brought the wrong manuscript book! I prayed hard that they won't test us on ornaments - I suck at those stuff.
Yes, this purple book.
Many students started filing in the classroom. I knew Kai Ying was taking the same exam as me in the same venue but she was nowhere to be seen. I spotted my sister's friend and two other Kwang Hua people - Xin Jin and a Form 2 boy from CU - who were taking the same grade as me. There were two teachers - one started giving out rough paper and the other explained the rules. At 9.00 a.m. sharp, pencils started scribbling. I was not an exception.
I drew my key chart and interval chart confidently and started. Just as I was about to finish drawing, Kai Ying came bursting in. She was late! *sharp intake of breath* Anyway, let's proceed. At first, Question 1 was quite easy as there were a few sequences I could copy (I don't think you know what I mean) but as I reached the middle part, I couldn't find the correct key so I dwelt on that for about 40 minutes. My teacher said the most I should spent on Question 1 was 20 minutes, that means I was way behind time. I looked at my right where the Form 2 boy was and he had started on Question 2. OMG, FAST!
I flipped the page and scanned Question 2. Like before, I got stuck again in the middle part and the key could not be found so I skipped. I looked at the given melody in Question 3 and thought, What the heck? I'll do this last. And I went straight to Question 4. I know I'm not organized at all and by then, it was already 10 a.m. plus. The first question was an Italian term : meno p. I remembered reading meno so I penned down confidently : slow, soft. The next one was a comma, yes a freaking
and I had no idea what that meant. I remembered my teacher telling me it was the start of a new phrase but I was doubtful and instead wrote : pause a while then continue. == That's just plain noob. The last one was the sign of an arpeggiation, but sad to say I didn't know the definition for it so bye bye, marks! ='(The rest was quite easy and off I went to Question 5. When I'd finished Question 5, it was already 11.15 a.m. CRAP, NO TIME TO FINISH QUESTIONS 1, 2 and 3!!! My hands started shivering and my heart was racing. I tried to calm down but I couldn't. I kept praying and praying and told myself to work fast. Honestly, I simply scribbled a few notes in Question 2 and finished up Question 1. I had only 20 minutes left to construct a melody in Question 3! God, have mercy on me! I prayed so hard I was about to cry.
I looked around and saw everyone was relaxing already. Some even got up to leave! NOOO! I was the only one scribbling furiously and erasing till my whole desk shook. A few turned and glanced at me but I was too stress to bother. Question 3 carries 20 marks, and I had prepared myself to bid farewell to them. By the time I'd finished "composing" Question 3, there were just a few more candidates left behind. The teacher started collecting our rough paper. When she reached my table, I told her I still need it. At the last 10 minutes, I add in my sharps and flats to my Questions 1, 2 and 3 and started erasing the chords and keys I'd written (they're kinda like a guide for me) vigorously.
Then, I heard the teacher announced, "Times up, pencils down." I quickly skimmed and scanned through my whole test paper, just to make sure I'd not left anything out (like that'd matter, since I'm just going to flunk this whole test). Just as I'm done checking Question 5, the teacher picked up my paper with a swift of a hand. Now, let me talk about this teacher for a minute. During the exam, another teacher came to our class to chat with this teacher. LOUDLY. WTHECK, SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST TOO STUPID. I COULDN'T CONCENTRATE AT ALL - THEY WERE TOO LOUD. Like I'd mentioned in my previous post, EMPTY VESSELS MAKE THE MOST NOISE. I was cursing them silently in my heart and turned to glare at them. They kept quiet for a second and then started again. Screw them. They're absolutely not fit to be teachers! NO, NOT AT ALL.
As I collected my pencils and eraser I saw my mum waiting outside the classroom. I almost cried when I saw her - this is what I call a nervous breakdown. She was smiling at first but when she saw my expression, her face fell. On my way back, she gave me a long lecture and surprisingly, I didn't make a sound (normally, if she nags at me, I'd "defend" myself) because I know this time it's true. I'm sure to fail this exam. I could constantly hear my heart break every time I thought about meno p 'cause meno means less, not slow. I prayed silently in my heart the whole way back.
God, please, I just want to pass. No need any Distinctions and Merits, to pass is all I ask.
I'd been hit by a brick many times but this time I've been knocked hard. I've learnt my lesson very well and if God wants to punish me, He has the right to do it. If I have to retake the theory exam for my final grade again, I'll work doubly hard. Honest. But I hope God gives me a miracle. Please, Amen.
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Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:37 PM
2. Never in my life : have I created Facebook. (And never will.)
3. When I was five : I was cute. =P
4. High school is : dangerous.
5. I will never forget : Sandy.
6. I once met : THE ALL AMERICAN REJECTS IN PERSON!!! =D
7. There's this person I know who : understands me very well.
8. Once, at a bar : I saw - wait, I have never been to a bar before.
9. By noon I'm usually : sleeping.
10. Last night : I was praying hard for my theory exam.
11. If I only had : someone I can talk to anytime, anywhere.
12. Next time I go to salon : I will march right out the salon immediately. I WILL NOT CUT MY HAIR EVER AGAIN. MUM, YOU CAN'T MAKE ME.
13. Brad Pitt : is Angelina Jolie's husband, right?
14. I like : to talk about random stuff with Su Li. She really listens. =)
15. When I turn my head left, I see : lots of junk.
16. When I turn my head right, I see : the front door.
17. You know I'm lying when : uhh, no, you don't. I lie through my teeth but don't worry, I don't lie often. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
18. In grade school : I'm fearless. Courageous. Some even said I was stuck-up? *shrugs* I take that as a compliment - not EVERYONE can be a stuck-up. *sticks tongue out*
19. If I was a character written by Shakespeare : I'll be dead by now. He's such a sad old hag. I pity all his characters as they always don't end up alive. *shakes head sadly*
20. By this time next year I : will be cramming myself with books.
21. A better name for me would be : NO. There's no better name for me 'cause I'm epic. (Gee, for a second I sound like Bryan.)
22. I have a hard time understanding : everything that's going on in this world.
23. My grandmother always : taught me when I was young. That's why I was smarter then.
24. You know I like you if : I don't talk to you. Seriously. Okay, this doesn't make sense.
25. If I won an award, the first person I'd thank would be : God.
26. I hope that : I will pass my theory exam. God, please!
27. Take my advice : Avoid boisterous people as empty vessels make the most noise. (But I'm an exception. *wiggles eyebrows*)
28. My ideal breakfast is : a plate of fried kuey teow. Yum! And please, NO BAK KUT TEH. I hate the stench (like the smell of toilets). *gags*
29. A song I love but do not have is : Today by Do Deewane. My dad used to sing to me when I was a kid. I love that song very much.
30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest : you go back to yours. There's nothing around here.
31. Tulips, character flaws, microchips, track stars : are things that don't describe me.
32. Why won't anyone : QUIT FACEBOOK?!! ARGHHH.
33. If you spend the night at my house : let's play MapleStory on two different comps. ;D
34. I'd stop my wedding : if I ever start to think about it.
35. The world could do without : sin. But, nooo. Thanks to Adam and Eve. *rolls eyes* And that bloody serpent.
36. I'd rather lick the belly of a roach than : nothing. I'd never lick the belly of a roach. GROSS.
37. My favourite pastime is : playing computer.
38. Paper clips are more useful than : staples 'cause you can take them out again without damaging the papers.
39. And by the way : I'm gonna blog about my "death sentence" after this tag in a different post. *shivers*
40. The last time I was drunk : no, I don't drink.
I'm tagging :
Siti
Chermaine
Marina
Jia Ying
Ting Han
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Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:25 PM
I can't say I've fully prepared to face my Grade 8 ABRSM theory exams. It's the last grade! I'm striving for Distinction (like that would happen *rolls eyes*) just like everybody else. God, if you don't want to grant me a Distinction, please at least give me a Merit. Please? If I passed the exam, I'd be grateful all the same. I just need some pushing right now to revise those past year papers and extra memory space to finish up my Italian, French and German terms. Plus remembering everything I need to know about the periods, composers and their info and all the minute details about the string, woodwind, brass and percussion family and some other outcast instruments. Sorry for all the trouble caused, God. I will do my best. Amen.
6th of September, 2010, here I come.
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Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
Insomnia striked again. =S
2. What was the first thing you thought when you got up?
"Crap, late for school!"
3. Who were you with saturday night?
I couldn't remember... Ironically, tomorrow's another Saturday. 8O
4. Do you think you will be in a relationship three months from now?
And affect my studies? That's just mad.
5. When is the next time you'll see your best friends?
After two weeks, sadly. ='( BUT IF SHE INVITES ME TO HER HOUSE, THEN THAT'S ANOTHER STORY. ;]
6. What were you doing this morning at 7 a.m.?
Sleeping.
7. What radio station do you listen to the most?
Hitz. FM and Fly FM.
8. What was the reason you last cried?
My dad spanked me. Hard. Okay, let's not talk about this.
9. Have you ever talked to someone when they were high?
Yes, and it's hard knocking some sense into them to cool down. But I don't blame them, sometimes I get too high myself. =B
10. What are you listening to?
Amazing race playing in the background. There's still suspense even though I'm not watching.
11. Who were the last 2 people to text you?
The Maxis people and mum. I don't have a cellphone, actually but my mum lent me her spare one because I attended a seminar this morning. She texted me to ask when will the seminar end. And about the Maxis people? They texted to wish my mum happy birthday 'cause that number was registered under her name... Just plain LOL.
12. What's the fifth text in your inbox say?
No cellphone.
13. How many red lights have you ran?
No driver's licence.
14. What secondary school did you attend?
SMJK Kwang Hua and still DO.
16. What were you doing at 11 p.m. last night?
Sleeping.
17. Who was the last person you talked to last night before bed?
Mummy.
18. Will you be driving in a year?
Nope. In two years, maybe.
19. Is there anything that you are craving right now?
Yes, FOOD.
20. When did your last hug take place?
Last night, in my room, with mummy. ("Aww...")
21. Do people ever make mistakes when spelling or saying your name?
Yes, and to think my name was SO simple.
22. Have you ever started a sentence with "No offence, but..."?
Yes, exactly the same.
23. Do you drink tea?
Yuck, no way!
24. Have you ever been arrested?
For what? I'm such an angel. *innocent look*
25. Have you rode in someone else's car today?
Nope.
26. Have you made a mistake this past week?
They're uncountable.
27. What are you listening to right now?
That's odd, this question is almost the same as Q.10. But now I'm tuning in to the advertisement on AXN.
28. Who was the last person you texted?
Mummy.
30. Are you happy with your life right now?
Kinda. Sorta. I think so? LOL.
31. In the past 72 hours have you been under the influence?
72 hours is how many days? *starts counting* Oh, three days. Influence? Of what?
32. What was the last movie you saw?
Phua Chu Kang : The Movie. It was so-so, nothing memorable, though.
33. What do you need to be doing right now?
Sleeping, seriously.
34. What's the connection between you and the last person you texted?
Mother and daughter.
35. Who do you hate?
Hypocrites, backstabbers and liars. But I'll try to forgive them, honest.
36. What do you wear to bed?
Homey clothes. =D
37. Has anyone got on your nerves lately?
Yes, an old lady, three girls and two boys. Screw them. == *suddenly remembers answer to Q.35* Okay, forgive, forgive and forgive...
38. Do you think you'll be married in 10 years?
No, I don't wanna think about it.
39. What were you doing at 6 p.m. Friday night?
Preparing for ballet lessons.
40. Do you know anyone with the same name as you?
YES, IN FACT. HAHAHA.
41. Why do you take surveys?
They're fun and help me relax!
I tag :
Ccy (Sorry.)
Su Li (Happy?)
Shwu Mei (I know you'll do it. xD)
I know Papa had to send Ah Ma back to Malacca today so Hong Hong followed. It's sad that nobody is home to celebrate your birthday with you, but don't worry, Mummy, you still have me (and the maid). And don't forget Gong Gong and Wai Po had given you a box of Ferrero Rochers (sorry, I didn't get you anything =/) and all your friends had already wished you - even the Maxis people. =D Ru Xuan's present for you is also on the way (but I think it's lost in the mail?) so don't be sad, okay? I'm sorry for not revising my piano stuff but I'll do it tomorrow, honest! And although it'll already be one day late, we'll still be celebrating your birthday tomorrow. =D Not forgetting to mention that you told me you were so lazy to buy yourself a birthday cake, geez. Imagine that. *rolls eyes* Anyway, God bless you and I'll always love you and your naggings. ;P Mummy, happy birthday.4 Hullabaloo(s) : contribute