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::stop crying your heart out::
Hold up
Hold on
Don't be scared
You'll never change what's been and gone
May your smile (may your smile)
Shine on (shine on)
Don't be scared (don't be scared)
Your destiny may keep you warm

Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Take what you need
and be on your way
and stop crying your heart out

Get up (get up)
Come on (come on)
Why're you scared? (I'm not scared)
You'll never change what's been and gone

Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Just take what you need
and be on your way
and stop crying your heart out

to my bestest bud
10:51 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Happy Birthday Nick!!!!!!!
You're 18 already, time flies huh...Hope everything will be great for you from now on, and you better like that damn digicam!!!!!!!
haha, okay love you buddy!
ps: friends rox my life man.



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boo
11:15 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Aye. Sad love story. I think I read it before..but.
Read it here.

dreamy.

Couldn't resist doing that...the password is still the same. Arg.
Stupid itchy fingers.
luckily there was nothing much either...



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back
07:47 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

For those who were thinking what happened and where I went, it's alright.
I'm back again, still whining about the intolerable heat.

This week is the band handover week, tmr being the official one. Like it makes a difference, we're still practicing and performing right up till 20th July...
Lips are tired and cut, but nevertheless I love my instrument!
It's time to stop hogging the limelight and being the solo sax...time to retire...
I'll miss my "laogong"...

Today was a super long day, supposed to have 3 'R's in a row, luckily Grinch went home so I only went for econs. Haha. And I got 9/10 for the damn thing, it boosts your confidence yea. Skipped chem as usual, like I ever went...

Yewsong has bought Nick's present! At a whopping cost WAY OVER OUR BUDGET...but I hope buddy likes it. I think he's going to faint on Saturday.
Wonder whether I'll get the same treatment?
Damn birthday is on A'lvl Chem Prac. Brilliant.

Stupid maid made jelly that's the consistency of pulpy juice. Yuck? But I'm freaking hot. Will do.

SO looking forward to Saturday! Hope Nick's birthday celebs will be a smash! We will be going to cineleisure to eat steamboatbbq for dinner, then catching Bruce Almighty, all expenses paid for by his mom. That's one swell mom! Yeah we haven't had a complete group outing in eons, and we need something fun!
Miss the kayaking shit in Sentosa last year..

Surfed ard, found some blogs. Interesting. Hrmmm.
Uh, keep thinking of my plan for Sat afternoon. Gotta snap outta it.
Finally picking up again, althou I failed chem, but I have started to do my tutorials at least. So there.
Let's hope a miracle can be repeated.

Something frickin' stupid happened after band and Terese and Ivy had a VERY hearty laugh because of that..grrr. I'm so going to sue PC!

Bathebathebathe. My life's monotonous these days.



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xx
10:10 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

guess its always I don't want to talk about it huh
I still love my parents
just don't take it out on me
I rather everyday be fine
than one day being so nice to me and the next shouting at and hitting me.
somedays it doesn't stop
but what you don't see are the scars you leave and those that are self inflicted
sometimes I wish you'd trust me...am I not worried about my own future too
there are good intentions behind your actions but they do not have to be like this to achieve your aim
anyhow I hope this'll be the last time you do this
i want to be proud to say I have a good family
not anywhere near those dysfunctional ones you see on frickin tv
never wanted to say because I'm supposed to be blessed with almost everything
twisted concept, warped me
perhaps, sad but true...

deleted the previous entry cos there were harsh words
i admit i'm proud, I always am
never believed I was in the wrong, guess it'll take a miracle to change that

i'm wilful, always my fault that such things happen
guess I shouldn't have taken it out on other people when it happened to me too
felt like fuck, they must have too
so sorry
my problems do not constitute to such outbursts
frequent as they are
I will stop

better that things are clearing up, albeit slowly
angie msged me just now to say she was sorry for blaming me
i don't blame her
it's natural for her to feel this way, i'm so sorry if I did play a part
i'm glad things are cleared up now
Afterall we were best friends once years ago, don't wish to see things deterioriate to such an extent

think I shall not place such high expectations on myself nor everyone
nobody's perfect
nobody will know if you don't say
i'm sorry once again

I watched Laputa just now and it brought back much memories from dhssb...when the whole band was watching it in the bandroom and the sec4s were sitting on the high chairs telling everyone to shutup whilst we were talking ourselves...
When we thought of Laputa while playing Animation medley..it's so idealistic and the soundtrack is unforgettable..
uhh reminiscence does do good...brings the mind away from current stuff...

i'm so sorry for everything
for making ppl worried
i know it's not right but i guess just leave it here
once again I know things won't be the same
but I don't know what to do already...



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you don't say.
12:08 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

I admit, it hasn't been a great week overall, it was very taxing on me.
Chem test wasn't that smooth sailing, now I'm done for all 5 R's...brilliant.
band exco choosing was a fiasco by itself, we almost tore the place down cos we took so long to decide.
What makes the exco think if 6 people can't come up with a ideal exco then 20+ people in a bloodyhot room can?
It was apparent there was a lack of organisation and compromise in the room; everyone wanted to be heard but they didn't want to listen...
came up with the official list after much wrangling, thankgoodness.
Lotsa problems with mr.J again today, as usual.

Went for dinner with the guys + terese, bad choice cos I ended up being pissed AGAIN. I know it's wrong of me to show it, like what Ivy said just now, but I rather I'd walked away than shout at anybody or start crying.
I know it was unintentional, but it's a trigger to all the culmination of stuff.
Know, like all small trivial things. They DO add up.
I demand alot. I know I do, especially from Nick cos he's my best bud.
It all boils down to the basic problem of being an only girl in a all guy group.
I get alot of flak. I don't care, it doesn't matter. But ultimately, guys are STILL guys.
Dense, insensitive and they can't handle more than one thing at a time in their brains. (exactly, Ivy!) please stop it!
I know it irritates you guys that I get so irritated over the littlest of things. But sometimes I really can't help it!
I'm just frickin' unreasonable sometimes. I know you understand Nick.
But then I feel really left out these days, and just now further exacerbated that nagging doubt that I don't really belong, that I am so out of place...
I mean, I feel terrible myself for affecting you all also..
But sometimes I'm just so tired...
Really want to withdraw totally from this group, from my friends, from everyone. But that is so selfish isn't it?
Sometimes I want to give up on relationships, on everything, on myself even..
But I really want to keep these friendships going..
I know I am being v. irritating...I think I'm doing it on purpose to drive everyone away.
Maybe I shall just shut up and be a recluse.

Mom shouted at me, bloodyfrick. Dad too. It's not as if I'm a prisoner..I feel like I've no freedom...tied to this house. I did make a commitment, and I'm going to keep it, but you can't keep me perennially locked inside this bloody house.
I did no wrong, and I don't see why you have to shoue at me while I'm using the phone.
You say you treat me like a young adult, I respect you, so please give me the due respect too.

I'm so sorry for everything...and I'm so tired...maybe I just don't belong...



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thirrrtythreeeeeeeedeeeg.
07:18 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

urg. bloody frickin college board says that I have to pay first before I can view my SAT scores online. wtf? think I shall wait for the mail.

I have done just about everything, from losing all sense of etiquette by maniacally grabbing seats under those rare spinning things they call fans, to splashing myself with tepid water periodically, stopping short of bringing a freezer to school with me.
I will start getting tetchy at 30degC, start sulking at 32degC, and when it reaches 34degC I will yell at everyone and attempt to pull off any clothes that hinders my process of cooling down.
GRRR.

When I read my chem. notes I go "Hmm. Yeah. I understand!"
When I do my common test papers , "bloody$#%^ what is this?"
When I see the answer key, "FREAK! IT'S LIKE THIS?"
Urg. I guess that spells doom for tmr.

a little out of sorts today. Guess it was cos I felt a bit left out, like everyone was drifting away. Oh wait. Maybe it's just me drifting.

Can't wait to get over tmr's test, and maybe talk to a few people after that. :)



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ramblings
08:48 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

The spoilt brat here has heat rash. -ooohhhhhnooooo-
Took class photo today, was quite fun but Zhao and Mark weren't around. :( Haha the wind was blowing in our direction (I almost forgot what wind felt like) and I was the only girl standing in the 2nd row with all the guys. Urg. They didn't make space for me!
Failed econs by HALF A MARK. bloodyfreakinghell. nvm. I shall strive. GP R was fun. But I guess as the remedial group gets larger it's less interactive since the Grinch has to deal with 6 of us. And I think we don't speak up as much. Since DH is there..he keeps providing answers.
oops. Do I detect a hint of annoyance up there?
But ah. I've been starving myself the entire week! Till now I've saved the entire week's allowance, all going to mainly Nick's birthday present and Aprilyn's belated one.

Band bombing was urg. Eugene (in my opinion) screwed up badly by being overly defensive.
Little things like answering "OKay,BUT.." BEFORE the question was finished, it's irritating you know?
And he keep trying to defend his sleeping during band practice, which was illogical. Things like "I am listening but my eyes are closed" are about as logical as saying "Hi I have 8 eyes, 6 mouths and 4 nostrils and I'm normal!"
Tsk. Didn't stay for the discussion cos I had to go home so I don't know who the year2s picked.
AHh.Whatever.

Mom just employed me to work out a logo for her 2nd company. Woohoo. Moooney rolling in for me!
Chem and logodesigns beckons.
OH yes. Please switch on all aircons and fans at speed 3.
Maybe if enough people did it, then the whole of Singapore would be cooled down enough in this bloodyfrickin'scorching weather.



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hhhooooottttt.
07:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

I'm so hot I'm melting. Helllllp.
Today we had the damn photo shoot IN OUR BLAZERS which not only exacerbated the damn heat but made me super irritable. Before that we had to wait for the photog, and I was talking lame stuff with Glenda,Terese and the 2 Ivys.
Was rather pissed today initally during band cos mr.j said something that wasn't really very pleasant and it's not as if I was slacking. The damn instrument was stuck and the rest of the section were like just playing. SO why give that comment?
yea we had the SC trialouts today, the choices are chosen. couldn't help laughing during some of the conducting, okay where's my professionalism? but it was really hilarious.

Soccer trashed JI 6-0; I think their goalkeeper almost had to sit there and just cry. And they were 2nd to us last year, but they get trashed so badly today. Hmm. Feel quite sorry for them. yep. bball lost today too, think they're out already. don't know whether bdmtn got through?

Yep. Nick and Jon went to coughcough today for NS hahax. Me ,Zhao, YN and ibis just laughed the whole lectures. :)
Isn't such a bad day, maybe just the weather.

Hmm. Maybe this place needs a hiatus. Just want somewhere to write down what I really feel but the reactions I get from people sometimes isn't what I want...



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christopher reeve!
08:23 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

episode 17 of smallville was good. christopher reeve!

okay. stop trying to unpiss me because I'm still hovering on the edge.
Being a petty bitch sometimes is extremely fun.
sidenote:thanks to those who put up with my incessant whining. I'm still feverish.



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fick
07:31 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Today was bad. I was very pissed and upset in school, yes. Don’t wanna talk about it even though you all may think I’m a small-minded little bitch. But no, it may be trivial however it gets on the nerves alright? And I specifically said I hated it. It’s not even funny to me, but if it’s hilarious laughing at it then, I’ve got nothing to say. So there.

Sister said her friend’s sister who’s a VJ year one said that I was a notorious bitch who stole people’s boyfriends and had no girlfriends at all in VJ and stuck myself around nothing but guys.
she was afraid I would cry but I laughed it off .Frankly speaking it doesn’t bother me much but it’s fascinating how other people view me as. I’m not an angel but I don’t really bitch around and I’m not a fucking boyfriend-stealer. What’s wrong? Does hanging out with guys really look like I’m trying to get them all? Fuck what the hell is wrong with them? You think I have a lack of girlfriends? wtf maybe I am just a big bitch. Damnit. I shouldn’t be pissed.

Passed GP by the sheerest luck. Well. Napfa was okay. I got my Gold, 3As and 3Bs. And the most awful thing was that the 3Bs all missed the A grade by just a teeny weeny little bit. Grr. Like I did 19 pullups when 20 could get an A.

Came home all hot and petulant because of the damn weather, and having a sudden surge of enthusiasm I went for a 5k run in a bid to lose some weight and tone my legs. It was an abysmal decision in this sweltering weather. Running back with all the initial gusto and zeal all gone, I swear I looked like a fried duck sopping with sweat. Bad. Couldn’t stand to cool down so I went to bathe. ANOTHER bad choice. After that I was so hot (still am) and the bloody fan is on at speed 3 wherever I go.
ARG. My temperature is forever >37.5degC no matter how much cold water I dunk down. Oh no.

Urg. My head is perpetually giving me problems. How nice. Maybe I shall go find a sledgehammer to smash my head through.
And it doesn’t help that I’m entirely pissed with myself and everything.
I’m emitting a lot of heat and am extremely tetchy now. In fact I’m almost in a belligerent mood so don’t screw me up, or I’ll bite.



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woah
05:46 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Fell asleep on 55, missed my bus stop by an entire 7 stops, had to get off and take 25 back home. Sheesh. Waste of time.

Using the common computer since Mom took the laptop for business in KL. I found that my sister (she's only 12!) has a blog. Woah. Kids these days start young! And she bitches about me inside. Not that I don't. She calls me a bimbo...She's dead. I'm going to get her...I only called her a twit! But I'm NOT a bimbo..grrr.

Woo. What a nice discovery... Extra food for thought from now on. Failed physics MCQ by 2 questions. But I miraculously passed GP compre. Hope that my compo holds out so I can get out of my first remedial. But the remedial is rather beneficial anyway. She may be the Grinch but she's well read. Ah.

Haven't started mugging for Sat's common test. I always think that there's plenty of time until Friday comes. Ms.Procrastinator over here clearly seems to have no sense of time management.
Till then.



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plainjane
10:26 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Felt a sudden urge to get rid of Christina Aguilera's face, so plonked a stupid plain layout here instead. Do not complain.

Today went like this.
Sleep.Wakeup.Headache.Panadol.Sandwich.Study.Headache.Panadol. Sleep.Wakeup.Headache.Panadol.Dinner.Bathe.Headache.Panadol.Computer.

I need someone to hold me back lest I smash my head into anything I see. What a bad day. I didn't do anything because my head's giving me problems. Will go see the doc after Mom comes back from KL on Tues. Dad said something really lame when my sister asked for a piece of rough paper.
"How rough? Toilet paper?"
Shit I was on the floor and dying of lameness.

Turns out he fell asleep yesterday night. So I'm a lil' relieved actually, since the last text I sent out was rather....hmm. I keep wanting to tell someone something but I don't know if I should. AHh. Another cryptic code.



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saaaaandaaaaay
12:09 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Got a little exasperated last night over something so trivial, it stunned me.
I should review my control over my head and mouth.

Went for band yesterday, long while since I really touched my instrument. Haha. I wanna play the flute for Friday's assembly! Although I sound better on the piccolo. Haha. Fonny didn't go cos she had to go for SYO, so Yirong, Ivy and I headed down to Bugis after band for a while. We were relatively broke, so we spent our money on food. It's a natural thing to do trust me.

And we saw monkeytimo...with his new gf. That bastard got a new gf within weeks of breaking up with his OLD girlfriend. hrm. And he still dares to label me the MOQ...

Had a sms conversation with him last night. Hmm. Ambivalent feelings. Dunnoe how I should feel too. But it's okay.
Today's a new day! And I really should get down to work. Must must must do some tutorials today and start on chemistry!
Haha. Lets hope the enthusiasm wouldn't wear off huh?



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kissfromarose
10:58 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Just read the logs, which brought back a flood of emotions. It's not right to feel like this. It's not right to make everyone around me worry.

My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby (L)
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny.. yeah. (L)
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?

But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen

Is it selfish to long for something that's so out of reach?



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grouch.
08:03 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Been offline due to Econs and Physics tests I guess. And I screwed both up too, what's new. Hope I can get down to studying chem. for next week's CT, albeit procrastination is my favourite pastime these days. The 2.4k run was disastrous. I was 4th in line for the first 2 ½ rounds. And then a cramp hit me in my right calf and I had to stop since my head was persistently spinning too. Been having bad migraine the entire fortnight, and now I don't know whether I did manage to get a meager C on the run cos I am aiming for a Gold in my last NAPFA. The 5 items are a staggering mental block. I can't seem to do as well as I did previously.

4 episodes of Smallville in a row last night on cd-r almost transported me to Kansas. After that I felt a tad disorientated and had to be jolted back to reality with that sudden onslaught of info. I had this sentiment that you came on IRC just to ask...
Ah. Anyway my head gave me problems so off to bed I went and subsequently stuffed that incident into the back of my brain.

Today was sister's birthday so we went Taka Crystal Jade for lunch. Hoarded a whole lot of essential items (ahem) and bought this black Daniel Yam gown which I plan to alter, also a white plunge top from Zara. Whoopee. Retail therapy helps me stay sane in times of emotional turmoil.

Am grounded due to lack of results. Sneaked out yesterday though for some stationary grabbing at Muji and another earhole at Bugis. On the way back some "patient" pressed the emergency button on the MRT and we had to wait while they searched for the patient to give "medical attention." Scary isn't it? Considering that the "patient" might have been a potential Sars victim. Oooh.

I'm learning the flute and Terese is learning the altosax! Then we will all exchange instruments to play the national anthem and Victorian anthem on Friday. Woohoo. I'm feeling asthmatic after playing the flute and my embouchure has changed...Oops.

Guess I'm more affected by it than I admit. But I'm fine really.
You’re still using Escape which is my favourite. And I’m still using HugoBoss, which is yours. I don't know if there's any particular significance to that...And SV is something else in common, though I refuse to admit it to you...Guess I'm just being paranoid.



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new pics!!!!!
08:28 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Mom just fed me oliodome brownies with haagen daz icecream..She's trying to mutate me into one of those X-MEN.

Butterine. The one and only who expands her arse at will to smash surrounding objects/people/buildings to bits.

Ah I uploaded new photos!!!!!! GO SEE!!!!

Points right ---------------->
There some pics from my Aust trip last yr Dec, some Gradnight pics wayy back from 2001 for DHS pple, and some misc pics...Yep.



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miso
08:08 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Mom went hysterical upon seeing porn sites on the other computer. Luckily neither Dad nor I were using it at that time; otherwise we would have died.

I am feeling much better, sorry for that yesterday.

Albeit feeling rather empty.



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minima.
11:48 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Parent-teacher-session left my dad sorely disappointed. Ms Tay said I was grossly underperforming.
"She's a very bubbly and hyper student, a very nice student I like. But I really can't bear to see her underperform and end up in a faculty she doesn't want to go..."
she wasn't being mean or anything, I know Ms Tay was trying to be really nice.
Dad said some stuff to me in the car, and I started tearing. No, he wasn't rebuking me nor yelling, but some things made me feel really guilty. I need to repeat the miracle that happened 2 years ago.
"I'll never give up on you. Whatever results you have, if you have put in your best, I'll support you. No matter what it takes, if I have to put you through university local or abroad, I'll work as long as I can to provide for you both, because you two are my daughters, and as long as I live I cannot stop worrying about you both."

My sister's birthday party was a riot. Literally. Her friends almost tore the house down. I spent my time in my room chatting with my aunt, who's 4 months pregnant. Found a picture of me when I was months old with my uncle then. He babysat me when he was a teen, and now I'm about to babysit his own child. Awww.

Candice's friends came into my room and ravaged my wardrobe. They tried on my clothes and used my makeup and nailpolish. AND THEN threw them all over my bed. Brilliant. The worst thing was that my twitofamom actually authorized them. Fantastic. I carried the clothes and walked downstairs after they had left(to avoid making a scene) and yelled at my sister and mom. They were nonchalant and NOT even feeling any sense of contrition. I was so pissed I almost killed those little twits. 12-year-olds and they still can't discern between what's appropriate behavior at other people's houses? Freak.

I AM SO PISSED WITH MY MOM AND SISTER. SENSELESS TWITS.
But it's Mother's day tmr. So I shall not blow this up. If it happens again I'm going to burn my sister's wardrobe down, then paint nailpolish all over her friends' faces and give them a makeup experience they are never going to forget. Grr.



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soccer!
12:41 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

School went by at a snail's pace as usual, but the soccer match against SAJC livened things up considerably.
We trashed them 2-0, thanks to the wonderful soccer boys! markmark!
Can't wait for the next match.

Voice is still somewhere out there, and I'm desperately seeking it to return by tmr.
The parents-meet-teachers session will commence tmr afternoon, and it's scaring the hell out of me because I think my Dad is going to kill Ms Tay.
And I'll obviously be on the losing end since I'm going to get screwed.

Junyuan called me just now to "talkcocksingsong" and boy, did I miss those days. MononokeHime, don't know why but JY makes me think of that song. You know. Saxes rule.
Ah. Wonder if I shall go back to DHS tmr to see the saxes. Feeling a tad old as an alumni, I don't know the really young ones already. Maybe.

AH I know I'm being cryptic again, but sometimes I don't know whether it is a good thing to be so close.
You know. "too close for comfort".
It's just this problem of mine plaguing me for years.
Maybe I just can't trust anyone albeit the bubbly exterior, so the elusive contrast. Ahhh. whatever.

Know what? I feel this really large painful spot sprouting on the side of my nose. ouch.
I'm going to attack it with Neutrogena.



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so.
05:17 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

I just don't feel like talking to anyone.
nor seeing anyone.

Am I turning into a recluse?
Most people are pissing me off even when they just say hi.
And I just don't feel like being polite anymore and telling them "oh sorry I don't feel like chatting" or giving some monotonous responses.

how am I going to school tmr.



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shootme.
09:28 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

You know what?
Fuck it.

We got Gold today. But we missed the Top5 spot, which was almost in our hands but unbelievably let it go to that unbalanced/piccolo-sticking-out/not-exactly-that-good NJ. Fantastic.
DO YOU FUCKING KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE?
NO. So don't tell me to cheer up etc. Cos we could have won.
And we didn't. That's it.
Praise Jerusalem was a Top5-worthy piece in many people's eyes(or ears). But that fatassofaman said "some bands played too loud, and some chose pieces that were too difficult."
Oh so you play seventh night of july which was our warmup piece.
Brilliant.

If you penalize us cos of our different interpretation in Tales of the Sea, then all the more, FUCK YOU ALL JUDGES.
True we didn't play our best. But we're clueless in what sense NJ could have had an edge above us.

In 6 years of band life I have never encountered a failure. Maybe I was complacent.
Since I come from a Top5 band. But no, we had to screw up our very last SYF.
What memories.
Memories of crying at VCH, of seeing other band members downcast and sobbing, of seeing Ms.Tey crying and trying to encourage the rest.

And I failed my math test again, I'm numb.
Everyone passed, so I didn't.
Maybe I deserve it you know.
I deserve everything since I'm so fucking cocky, complacent and nonchalant.

Haha. I shall wallow in despair the whole of tmr since I'm skipping school.
And I'm not going to study for Econs and Physics test.
You think I give a fucking care?

Cheng, Xin, Yong, Zhong
Dunman High School

The School That Suited You Most!
brought to you by Quizilla



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preSYFambivalence
08:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

OHnoooooooooooo.SYF is tmr. When months of hardwork prove their worth. We're either going down in glory or shame. I certainly hope I won't be downcast when the results come out.
Rather emotional I think. My last SYF. 1st one gave a Gold. 2nd one gave a Gold and Top5. I don't know what to expect of this. Will I cry when I hear the results?
I've reached my peak. Please let nothing change tmr...We rock!

I've been eating considerably more "to make sure I've sufficient energy for SYF" which is a whole load of bullshit.
NAPFA is going to screw those additional fats.
Econs and Physics tests are looming in my face and I don't know what to make of it since I haven't started on either.
Bloody hell everyone's in the competition mood.
I so dread the time when we get back our maths and GP, because I know I clearly didn't do well. No not didn't do well like scoring an A. Didn't do well as in didn't manage to pass.

-muffled laugh-
And to think I'd scored a sumptuous 6 points in my O's.

For now. Rest is pertinent for a blast of a performance tomorrow. Goodnight.



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musings.
07:01 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

My 2nd Aunt is buying a second-hand car, partially paying for it with her winnings. And my 4th Aunt uses it on weekends too; except the glitch here is that she does not co-own the car. My mom is keeping out of it; it’s the classic case of monetary matters harming a relationship. It’s not cheap, 50-70K. But I think my aunt should fork out something. After all she did use my aunt’s old car rather often too. And she didn’t pay for that either.

I don’t see the point in being a relationship when it requires so much work to keep it going, and both parties suffer from it. There’s a time to let go when it’s not the right one. What’s the point of hanging on to it? Transient moments of happiness don’t constitute reasons for putting up with restrictions and all. I am single but I feel free and unrestricted and I can do whatever (well almost anything) I want without anyone controlling me!
I know I have (Jon too. I think most prob the rest of the guys too) idealistic views on how a relationship should be like; it should bring bliss to both parties, to complete both persons. We expect to walk out of a failed relationship still the same, for things not to change. But the harsh reality is that it’s not always possible, remaining as good friends require a lot of work. Well. I don’t know. Maybe its just personal bad experience.

And I don’t know why I worry so much about what other people think of me. Like I’m not classy enough, or my taste sucks. I don’t know why I allow someone to take control of what I buy, what I wear, what I think is nice. Fuck I have my own tastes, if I think its nice, then you shut up because we’re not the same. I appreciate constructive criticism; in fact I always shop with someone because I need help choosing stuff too.
But when you keep on saying everything I pick/choose/buy is ugly or insert-criticism-here, then you know I really feel fucked up. If I choose to look slutty then so be it, or if I fucking dress like a prostitute, I like it this way!
“where are the slutty clothes, bring them on!”
So what if I put on weight? So what if I have a big ass? It’s like I let other people determine how I dress, how I carry myself. Okay I buy cheap ugly clothes, or I buy ugly shoes, distasteful bags, even hair rubber bands go under scrutinizing? As long as I think they look fine I don’t give a fuck on what YOU think, or what others think.
And I thought you’d be more sensitive to realize why every time I get so fucking pissed. Maybe I took it for granted.

On a lighter note, 3 kids, all younger than twelve years of age, just rang the bell. They asked whether I could give them a few stalks of flowers from our garden, the yellow and purple ones (I forgot the name) so they could give their mom. So sweet! Hmm. Reminds me I should get something for my mom even though she’s really irritating these days. But oh well. I’m not a pleasant daughter to start with, so I admire her for putting up with me.

XMen tonight! Google box here I come!



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erratic
11:31 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Ahh. SAT was trashy. I kept dozing off, thanks to yesterday's late night. Think I won't get higher than my previous score... Please. Just higher than 1430?
My parents are going to make me pay... :(

Band was really exhaustive. After that my lips had 3(THREE!) rows of teeth marks, which would eventually turn into cuts and ulcers if I continue intensive practice. ouch.
I'm feeling the competition stress. This Wednesday. That fifteen minutes on stage determines everything. Not like we haven't gone through it before; the judges scrutinizing every bit of the piece, stage fright, screwups, etc. And my instrument keeps screwing me up. Sometimes I can't play, I think it's leaking but I can't detect where! It's supposed to be the newest..grr. I want my Buffet Crampon Prestige red brass... :(

After band Yirong, Fon, Terese, Ivy and I went to Suntec/Milennia walk for dinner then we shopped. Killed my legs but at least I managed to get heels from VNC for just $26. Yummy deal. Haha. Next up on my priority list! Clothes!
These bimbotic goals keep me sane.

Think there was a little tension, but oh well.
Feeling rather insulted by remarks. Can I help it?
It's as if I don't know it always happens. Putting me down and all.
I know I did say some things I shouldn't have.
But even then.
It's not the first time it was brought up and used as a point to get at me.

You understand right what I'm rambling Nick?
I'm quite tired of it.

AH. Rest takes precedence over everything else.



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guilty, no?
11:54 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

I just did something I shouldn't have done...
and I don't feel a tinge of guilt.

I know it's wrong.
But I don't seem to get that in my head, no?
Oh grace...wake up...

Today was a screwed up day.
I don't have the courage to ask.
Actually I don't even know whether I want to know the answer.

Ahh.. I feel like an incorrigible bitch.



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dilemma
01:56 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

I don't comprehend why I can get so affected because of such a small incident.
I must control myself.
I don't know whether to reject it...
Very confused...Sigh.



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midweek.
12:44 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003 bleeding down the ozone

Glad you're feeling better Nick. Things come and go, but friendships can last forever...My reminders are cool right?
Zhao stop thinking...told you all you need is confidence to feel good, you don't need anyone to make you feel good understand dino?
Hope Mark's mom is fine.
Jon you better make sure you treat her well or I'll personally smack you...I envision a happy ending...coming soon I hope.
Kevkev..hope you're feeling better...somethings can't be helped. Think of all the good things. One step at a time. Maybe you need to talk to Nick...

Okay we had great fun at Millenia Walk/Suntec just now, went after band with Terese and Zhao, met Nick then Jonny with mojojojo. Ate at this superb cafe with a really lovely ambience and setting. The service was flawless I must say. And not mentioning 50% off all pasta is a big draw...
Headed back to Suntec where it was already close to 10pm and started wasting ourselves drinking. Okay actually just me wasting. Well I think it exacerbated my fatigue. Could hardly walk back to City Hall where I met YK and Cuilin...told them they're going to get it from me..:)

Tmr's XMenII with the squad.I think. As usual only a handful in the end. I shall consider..
Especially after that screwed up Math CT today. scoring well? Hah. first I'll have to worry about failing. Mr Yap gave me a pep talk because I've successfully skipped 2 whole months of Physics R and the dept is breathing down his neck. And today I skipped physics lecture with Nick. Angie refused to mark our attendance. To my utmost amazement, shock and disgust. What's this? Trying to be a honest CT rep I see. DH's going to get it from me. The brunt of my anger. The boyfriend shall get my shit, not that I don't already give it to him.
These kind of little things make my blood boil.

I hate band. Don't know what my rxn will be next Wed. SYF's so close and I still don't feel the competition mood despite intensive practices. I think it's the environment.
Just give me good sound and clarity of mind because I CAN'T FUMBLE ON STAGE. I'm going to be the first to freak out since I'm sitting RIGHT IN FRONT. Like the first row first person. Yahoo. The judges can hear me loud and clear.

Guess everything's rather hazy now. Feeling odd but can't pinpoint it so I guess maybe I'm just affected by my buddies' problems.
Really wanted to talk about it to him following this episode but I guess it's really difficult to bring it up considering the distance apart isn't it?
Like how I need the closure.

Thanks Zhiwei!
Some photos I stole...'ere!



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I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
Saves me
Saves me
Saves me...