The headless post

I guess the title makes no sense. It's supposed to be nonsense, as the chinese people call it 'mei tou mei wei', or 'no head no tail'. But I'll just pen down some thoughts I encountered over tea with my mind.

Yesterday, while making frequent trips along marine parade road in attempt to buy brooms and shirts (not for me, but for sand city's purpose), I heard a faint singing voice behind me. Straining my ears to listen what it was, I noticed that a boy and his sister, around the age of 8, were singing national day theme songs. I can vividly recall the songs as 'We are singapore', 'Count on me singapore'. Though some verses were obviously off-tuned, but I could feel the sense of belonging and pride that these 8 year-olds possess. It is such a wonder to be able to listen to young children sing, their voices filled with innocence and happiness, as I began to understand how important National Day is. That significance. That pride.

I couldn't help but smile as I looked at those young beautiful eyes while alighting the bus. I doubt I was like them when I was young. I kept most of the things to myself. Such singing was rare for me unless it's during music lessons. But I believed that was a time when I listened with an open heart.

Yesterday was Sand City, and it was pretty eventful. But presently I guess I shall leave that aside. Not in the exact mode to describe the happenings yesterday. Haha...

I still dream of a place where I can experience the quietness of nature out in the open fields... alone or with someone...

The rain's pitter patter...

It was raining heavily this morning. I woke up in the most unfashionable way I could have imagine. My dad used one of his 'jue' methods to make me wake up in the most unbelievable manners. He told me that he was going to leave and that I have to go school by myself, and emphasized on the 'fact' that I am extremely late. Hearing that, I flunked myself out of bed, thoughts of being late raced through my head, and how I was planning to go school at such an untimely hour. I woke up 15 min later than usual, according to my dear alarm, which displayed 6.15.am, only to realise that I had sped up the time by 15 min hoping that I would wake up slightly earlier. But the battle between the biological clock and the physical clock seems to remain as the former being the ultimate winner.

Raining...it is perfect weather for sleeping ZzZ...but which also means that there will most likely be a massive jam on the way to school. Of course I understand how my dad must have felt...given such an ironic situation.

During moring assembly, I found out that my uniform lacked its most crucial buddy, the school badge! And I felt like I was the most careless person on earth...haha, but I decided to change into my badminton shirt immediately after assembly ends so as to avoid any form of 'where is your badge?' questions that might be on the way.

Besides that, my badminton shoes were left at home, and I couldn't train at all lest I sprain my ankle, which would be much more servere.

I just felt really terrible today, the day seems moody yet inviting. Did some reflections on what I am to do to get out of this situation and allow myself some space to feel better. Haha.

I'll end off this interesting day with a laugh and a song entitled 'Always look on the bright side of life'. It really does help. But my favourite so far seems to be "What I go to school for"..seems to be have an impact on me..=)

My girl

A movie that moved many of my friends to tears, this Thai movie shows the protagonist's (his name is Jeab) first love with another 10-year old girl called Noi Nah. They were childhood friends living next to each other. They attended the same school and goes to school in the same bus. The story develops to when Jeab refuses to be looked down upon by the other boys as a sissy who plays with the girls, and he displayed his 'manliness' to the rest of the boys by bullying the girls and pushing Noi Nah to the ground. After that incident Noi Nah was totally devastated and ignored him totally, and soon her parents moved to another province leaving Jeab in regrets... And when he grew up, his family was suddenly invited to attend Noi Nah's wedding dinner, and he was reminded of his past deeds...

I've never watched any movie relating about teenage love and that was something that left a deep impression in me. But I guess it can only ever be a story..

I had no lessons today, but to my dismay I have an exco meeting requested by my cca teacher in charge in the afternoon. So I was contemplating on the fact that I do not and will not experience any day that I won't go to school for any reasons. Haha... While I was in my secondary school this morning visiting my friends and teachers (again), I recieved a call to inform me that Mrs Cheng announced today as half-day. Expected.

After my exco meeting, I went to the hall to see if anyone was playing badminton, and truly there were. I tried out a new type of shuttlecock (with black goose feathers instead of the usual white) with my vice-captain. Not bad I must admit. 20 bucks for a tube! =)

Had lunch at Curry Wok today, and I wanted to avoid the curry chicken due to a well deserved ulcer (didn't sleep well for the past few days). However, I still got Curry Chicken! Somehow the chef forgot to adhere to my request to change the CURRY Chicken into Ginger Chicken! But oh well, let's not waste food ya?

Been raining quite often lately...the weather's cooling and perfect for sleeping realli.. =)

I'll be right here waiting for you

Lovely song, been singing it for the past few days. Chose this song for busking. Its quite meaningful i must admit. But that aside...today marks the end of the 2nd week of my enrichment, and there's 1 week left. Pretty disappointed that time flies just as fast as she insisted it to be. Haha..

Cycled with my cousin from my home in Simei all the way to Lao Pah Sah just now. It was really fun and challenging and risky..because if I wasn't careful, I'll be non-existent the next minute. However, the breeze against my face provided that satisfaction and enjoyment that risk becomes secondary to me. Kinda risky thinkin' bout' that eh? =)

My mother cooked Minced Pork Noodles today and it was her first attempt. My, it was delicious, especially after using so much Carbo while cycling (we ate honey chicken wings and ice cream during our 'expedition')...lol

I have no school tomorrow, but I have badminton exco meeting in the afternoon. Can't I not go school for a day? Haha...but I'll be visiting my secondary school in the morning..to find someone on the second floor. Hmm..but I can't spend too much time there, I have work to complete...Life seems boring like this isn't it? Been trying to search for any source of motivation and inspiration, but I can finally conclude it to be to no avail.

The idea of me not being able to find a girlfriend now with this hectic, really hectic! schedule seems to be bothering me..haha, because I might get busier in the future... =_=
But well, I'll just leave it to nature taking its own slow course, or can I not trust it? Won't it be like the chinese parable 'Shou Zhu Dai Tu'??

And my cousins are chasing me to finish Harry Potter...he's like some top criminal that the entire world wants to nab..haha.. my mother's really rushing me to dreamland....

Youth Day thoughts...

It's finally our long awaited youth day. And I wouldn't bother mentioning about Independence Day.

I really wonder. Does love at first sight mean anything to you? I can't comprehend this phrase that many of my friends share with me. They say that when they accidently glanced (not glared) at one of the prettier girls and she looked back, they felt some electrical current flowing through their body, and its like falling in love instantly...

My cousin told me that he did some research on successful marriages and families, and how they actually started out. Love at first sight was not at the top of the list. But rather surprisingly, most started out as normal friends. Pondering this for some time, I realise that true love doesn't come from just the first look, because that is only a superficial liking, in other words, the outer beauty. Love is such a complicated thing, and I didn't want to admit this when I was younger then, because it felt as if I know everything. However, things change, and that's when we grow. =)

Love starts with a smile,
And ends with 'till death do us part'.