The past few days are very stressful. First, there is stress form prelim 1. Then, there is also the self imposed stress, stress over nothing.
My initial target was NJC. However, the discussions I have from the past few days filled me with the intent to aim for RJC, because I see a decent chance of getting into it if everything goes according to plan.
The plan is, getting 9A1s plus a great improvement in swimming so that I can somehow DSA in.
But, what if it does not go according to plan? I may end up with neither RJC nor NJC.
And that caused the stress. I have to work extremely hard and trust that it will somehow turned out right.
I will succeed, I am the best, I believe in miracles.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
brief update
Learning Journey day was fun. We went to SAFTI. I think it was very interesting. The short video they show us was very unique. It was very cool. They had four screens surrounding us, each show a different angle and all of them were playing at the same time. To add realism to the video, they even on super big fans to blow us, to simulate a helicopter taking off,and sprayed water at us, to simulate using a battleship to cross seas. It was very very good.
The most enjoyable activity was the part where they split us up into groups to discuss on a new weapon to invent. We were supposed to be creative and invent new weapons. It was very fun. We were very busy, laughing at our ideas cos most of them were obviously impractical and were brought up for comedic effect. Ideas like the electromagnetic gun, dynamo+ solar panel outfit and the cheese gun made a lot of noise. It was very fun.
Besides learning journey, it will be injust not to share my feelings about the PT two weeks ago.
On that day, i feel like having a super hoing PT cos i think that it was very slack and there should be some changes. So, i am sorry if i killed them (you?), and myself on that day. We ran a total of 16 rounds and 360 push ups on that PT. Actually, i was hoping to be able to do this every training but some of the feedback i received were not so pleasant, so i will tone down a little next training...
The most enjoyable activity was the part where they split us up into groups to discuss on a new weapon to invent. We were supposed to be creative and invent new weapons. It was very fun. We were very busy, laughing at our ideas cos most of them were obviously impractical and were brought up for comedic effect. Ideas like the electromagnetic gun, dynamo+ solar panel outfit and the cheese gun made a lot of noise. It was very fun.
Besides learning journey, it will be injust not to share my feelings about the PT two weeks ago.
On that day, i feel like having a super hoing PT cos i think that it was very slack and there should be some changes. So, i am sorry if i killed them (you?), and myself on that day. We ran a total of 16 rounds and 360 push ups on that PT. Actually, i was hoping to be able to do this every training but some of the feedback i received were not so pleasant, so i will tone down a little next training...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Part D hands on
For the past two days, we went to air force school for some part D's 'hands on' activity. It was not bad but not perfect either. Although it says 'hands on', in fact, only one of the four activities are hands on. The rest were only talking and looking at displays. At least I learnt something...
Day 1 was quite boring. When we reached there, we have to wait for a while. So, i start working on my homework to make full use of the extra time. However, i only finished 3 questions when we were told to move to another place for the activities. In the end, i did very little homework due to the constant movement.
The activities were not so boring cos we know how to entertain ourselves.
The most interesting part of the whole trip turns out to be the bus ride back to school and the debate in air store later.
For the bus ride back to school, me, cherry and apple had a nice discussion on the time paradox, big bang, big crush and quantum physics. I learnt something new from it.
Back in air store, me and banana debated over the topic, time dilation. It is very challenging trying to get my point across. In the end, we agreed to continue the debate tomorrow.
Due to the debate, day 2 was more interesting. A lot of people joined in for the debate. The significant people leading the debate were me, apple and banana. My stand was, the speed of light is always constant in vacuum and time varies, depending on your frame of reference. Apple's stand was both the speed of light and tome can be changed. Banana's stand was time is always constant.
We had a very nice time.
Day 1 was quite boring. When we reached there, we have to wait for a while. So, i start working on my homework to make full use of the extra time. However, i only finished 3 questions when we were told to move to another place for the activities. In the end, i did very little homework due to the constant movement.
The activities were not so boring cos we know how to entertain ourselves.
The most interesting part of the whole trip turns out to be the bus ride back to school and the debate in air store later.
For the bus ride back to school, me, cherry and apple had a nice discussion on the time paradox, big bang, big crush and quantum physics. I learnt something new from it.
Back in air store, me and banana debated over the topic, time dilation. It is very challenging trying to get my point across. In the end, we agreed to continue the debate tomorrow.
Due to the debate, day 2 was more interesting. A lot of people joined in for the debate. The significant people leading the debate were me, apple and banana. My stand was, the speed of light is always constant in vacuum and time varies, depending on your frame of reference. Apple's stand was both the speed of light and tome can be changed. Banana's stand was time is always constant.
We had a very nice time.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
lifeskills
Today, we had cape diam in the mornings. So we missed 3 periods of lessons. That is a lot!
But outside that, there is an even bigger drawback. I don’t think I learn anything much. Most of it is common sense, like, your career must be something you like to do, and, every choice is important. I hear all of these all the time, outside this programme. So there parts are not really important to me.
Though, I still cannot deny that I did gain some knowledge. For instance, I learnt that due to my CS personality, I would prefer technical and stable work. However, I should gain more knowledge in a normal maths lesson compared to this, should I?
There are some good points in the programme too. For instance, it is very entertaining. He said a lot of jokes. It was very funny. His jokes is so good that I cannot remember any of the jokes now. Typical I personality.
Outside the cape diam session we have today, there are a lot of interesting things that happened this week. For instance, 80 sec 1s put my CCA down as 1st choice. It is a very great number. Also a CNY celebration was very interesting too. The past few weeks have been very exciting.
BTW, regarding the public apology. I did not carry it out due to laziness. I suddenly lost all the passion for it on Monday morning. However, if you think hard enough, you should realise that the apology would be to my CCA’s advantage.
But outside that, there is an even bigger drawback. I don’t think I learn anything much. Most of it is common sense, like, your career must be something you like to do, and, every choice is important. I hear all of these all the time, outside this programme. So there parts are not really important to me.
Though, I still cannot deny that I did gain some knowledge. For instance, I learnt that due to my CS personality, I would prefer technical and stable work. However, I should gain more knowledge in a normal maths lesson compared to this, should I?
There are some good points in the programme too. For instance, it is very entertaining. He said a lot of jokes. It was very funny. His jokes is so good that I cannot remember any of the jokes now. Typical I personality.
Outside the cape diam session we have today, there are a lot of interesting things that happened this week. For instance, 80 sec 1s put my CCA down as 1st choice. It is a very great number. Also a CNY celebration was very interesting too. The past few weeks have been very exciting.
BTW, regarding the public apology. I did not carry it out due to laziness. I suddenly lost all the passion for it on Monday morning. However, if you think hard enough, you should realise that the apology would be to my CCA’s advantage.
Friday, January 23, 2009
21-1-09
Today, I had a very nice PE lesson. We did rock climbing. I think that it is more fun than it sees. Actually, I was quite afraid that I would fall during the climb, thus I was slow but steady. I should be able to climb better than that. Cannot wait to try again.
Some people think that rock climbing is a waste of time. Personally, I am a bit unhappy with them cos I think that it is quite fun. I think that we are very fortunate to do rock climbing for PE lessons.
Later, we have a house meeting. I signed up for competitive cross country this year. To be honest, my mind was all about CCA points and medals when I signed up. Nevertheless, there were also a lot of other benefits like more exercise. I am going to train for this event, so watch out.
After school, I did not go for CCA as I have to rush off for a lifesaving test. I am currently taking ‘Distinction Award’. It is a very high and prestigious award. So, I am very skilled and have a very vast knowledge of rescue in water. I am very zai. (Self praise. Haha)
We were supposed to meet at 4 pm for some revision before the test.
When I arrived at Farrer Park MRT station, it was 4.20 pm. I panicked cos I was dam late. I rushed to the pool, only to see unoccupied tables and chairs. Then, I smiled to myself after realising the irony of the situation. I was dam late, but still first to arrive.
The real test was smooth sailing. The theory part of the test was an one to one, interview-like test where the examiner asks you some questions and you have to answer verbally. The questions were quite fun as it requires more logic rather than memory work. Actually, I have to use logic as NONE of the things I studied came out.LOL. However, it seems that I still did quite well for the test despite the odds. (Self praise again.HAHA)
My prediction for the next few days: better than today.
Some people think that rock climbing is a waste of time. Personally, I am a bit unhappy with them cos I think that it is quite fun. I think that we are very fortunate to do rock climbing for PE lessons.
Later, we have a house meeting. I signed up for competitive cross country this year. To be honest, my mind was all about CCA points and medals when I signed up. Nevertheless, there were also a lot of other benefits like more exercise. I am going to train for this event, so watch out.
After school, I did not go for CCA as I have to rush off for a lifesaving test. I am currently taking ‘Distinction Award’. It is a very high and prestigious award. So, I am very skilled and have a very vast knowledge of rescue in water. I am very zai. (Self praise. Haha)
We were supposed to meet at 4 pm for some revision before the test.
When I arrived at Farrer Park MRT station, it was 4.20 pm. I panicked cos I was dam late. I rushed to the pool, only to see unoccupied tables and chairs. Then, I smiled to myself after realising the irony of the situation. I was dam late, but still first to arrive.
The real test was smooth sailing. The theory part of the test was an one to one, interview-like test where the examiner asks you some questions and you have to answer verbally. The questions were quite fun as it requires more logic rather than memory work. Actually, I have to use logic as NONE of the things I studied came out.LOL. However, it seems that I still did quite well for the test despite the odds. (Self praise again.HAHA)
My prediction for the next few days: better than today.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Apology
A few days ago, me and another person went to the sec 1 classrooms very early in the mornings with the intention of publicising our CCA. We stupidly wrote two lists on the white board, one on the activities we have and the other on the activities N Land have, knowing perfectly well that we have more activities than N land. Thus, this will cause the sec 1s to think that our CCA is better that N Land. Naturally, N Land felt insulted. They felt that we have openly dissed their CCA, breaking a major rule in the game. Thus, the many bonds between N Air and N Land has been weakened as many of them felt that our actions are underhand.
I sincerely apologise for my terrible mistake. I never expected such an enormous reaction from N Land. I am very very sorry and hope that you will forgive my stupidity and continue to maintain a healthy relationship between the two CCAs. Therefore, as an apology, I will make a public statement on Tuesday to apologise for my mistake and at the same time, bring out some good points N Land has. Thus, I hope you will accept my sincere apology and continue to have good ties with N Air.
I sincerely apologise for my terrible mistake. I never expected such an enormous reaction from N Land. I am very very sorry and hope that you will forgive my stupidity and continue to maintain a healthy relationship between the two CCAs. Therefore, as an apology, I will make a public statement on Tuesday to apologise for my mistake and at the same time, bring out some good points N Land has. Thus, I hope you will accept my sincere apology and continue to have good ties with N Air.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Today Is Quite Nice
I came to school early to go to the sec1s classes to advertise my CCA. I think that we are the only CCA that does this. Anyway, I think that we are quite successful. I think that I did quite a good job in persuading them to join. I hope that my CCA will have more than 30 sec1s this year.YAY!
The PE lesson later was also good. We ran 2.4. I ran unexpectedly well, improved by 24s, from 11.01 to 10.37. Hey, that looks like an A. I should get a perfect score for NAFA this year, finally. Perfect score for NAFA has been my goal since sec2, and I always fail to get it due to 2.4, ending up with 29 points. I feel a great sense of satisfaction, and pride, for achieving this timing.
I had physics test after school. I felt very shack especially after the 2.4 all of the lessons after that. Luckily, Durian was sitting beside me during the test. He is very intelligent, and nice. He spotted two mistakes on my paper and told me on the spot.
I was doing the test, then suddenly.
‘Hey Wei Xuan, how come your answer for Q2 is 6? I thought it is 2.6?’
I checked my answer and realised that my answer is wrong. The correct answer is 26.
I should ace this test.
The PE lesson later was also good. We ran 2.4. I ran unexpectedly well, improved by 24s, from 11.01 to 10.37. Hey, that looks like an A. I should get a perfect score for NAFA this year, finally. Perfect score for NAFA has been my goal since sec2, and I always fail to get it due to 2.4, ending up with 29 points. I feel a great sense of satisfaction, and pride, for achieving this timing.
I had physics test after school. I felt very shack especially after the 2.4 all of the lessons after that. Luckily, Durian was sitting beside me during the test. He is very intelligent, and nice. He spotted two mistakes on my paper and told me on the spot.
I was doing the test, then suddenly.
‘Hey Wei Xuan, how come your answer for Q2 is 6? I thought it is 2.6?’
I checked my answer and realised that my answer is wrong. The correct answer is 26.
I should ace this test.
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