It starts from my toes, and I wrinkle my nose

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 F to the A to the T. Im feeling darn fat. I need to do core exercises and running.

Accounts lecture was spent studying for BESE test and laughing at the songs inside Max's i-pod. Timmy Thomas, Celine Dion and Stand By Me by Timon and Pumba. Accounts. Hah.

Naz, Wee Chew and Gina came to explore my house and jam a little today after school. Wee Chew was checking out the drum set that hes considering to buy from me. Photos when i've uploaded them.

Monday's Joy
Tuesday's Music
Wednesday's Goodbye?

What i'll give to be rolling about in the plains of New Zealand right now. Running away from thoughts consistently at the back of my mind. Its a mess now. Not you, but me. I'm a mess inside my head. Total mess that I've difficulty sorting out.

Last year they got me mad and fuming at them before appearing at my doorstep. Last year a whole bunch of them had conjunctivities including the idiot now in Thailand. This year will be spent like any other saturday. Training at good ole' Bedok Reserviour from morn to late noon.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Sunday, July 27, 2008 God's amazing isnt he? Just when I was about to talk to Gwen on msn she called me to talk about the exact same topic. Amazing how God allows two friends to comfort and hear each other whine and totally understand each others feelings. Indescribeably amazing.
GUYS! HORRIBLE CONFUSING THINGS.
Should I be happy or not? We'll see how it goes tomorrow. Lousy excuses Mr. W.

Saturday, July 26, 2008 "Sam, twist more"
"Sam, turn more"
"Sam, twist until it seems like your facing me"
Sam blah blah blah blerghhhhh.

I couldnt get anymore frustrated. Technique technique technique. 1month of cultivating a new habit. 1 month of further recovery. 1 month more to exams. -.- Danggg why is poly passing so fast. only 2 more months to POL-ITE.

BESE portfolio is the new kid in town. Ok, more like new headache instead. I'm cracking my head trying to decide one whats the best way to present the portfolio. I guess that majority of the course would be doing up a blog. Edwin cant be bothered hence he's writing a report. It's due in 2 weeks time and I'm nowhere close to starting. Goshhh. Just when we submitted Attractions Report, BESE which has been at the back of our minds had to surface.

So so the week's ending. Full week that happened. Monday was movie-ing and dinner with Xiang Lin. Hancock. Hurrhurr. Stupid silly show. But it did have its fair share of playing with emotions and relationships.

Tuesday...oh yes. Tuesday! haha BESE assessment. So out came all the hairspray, blusher, mascara and what nots. Wee Chew was so fascinated with the make up he wanted to try to use the brush to apply our make up for us. But we didnt want to risk our grades. haha.

Wednesday was volleyball with the awesome class! I'm totally hyped about my class. Well at least majority of my class. What with basetball, soccer, volleyball, music jamming sessions. Gosh. What more can I ask for?! Dinner at Serangoon Gardens, and it also seems like tau huey is the new in thing for LRM mates. haha. Plus land training which caused me my aching body for 2 days after that. Smart sam. You torture your Juniors, you torture yourself. :D

Thursday saw me with new havaianas! Direct from brazil! Thanks to Clair. Her daddy bought them from Brazil but they were too small for her. $20 bucks. Cheers!Plus Pizza dinner after training. Spamm junk food. 8 pizzas. Sponsered by me. Ahaha and the rest of the seniors. Amazing stuff my team is becoming. and I pray that it remains that way. :)

Right. I got to get my head into my notes. Gah. 1 last test before final exams.

Friday, July 25, 2008 I feel delightfully happy. For no apparent reason. Just happy and satisfied. Tired yes. But happy.

Team dinner today was successful. :) Even though not every single one turned up, but I guess it did help bring the team closer together. 8 boxes of pizzas. I was afraid that we wont be able to finish it all, but BOYSSS. haha. What more can I say. Even coach ate quite a bit. Team together day. Haha. Thats what Coach calls it. Not Team Bonding. Its Team Together. Alright. We shall have a Team Together day once every 6 weeks.

So so, Attractions report to be submitted tmr. And then I pray that Mr. Sunshine will be out in full force so that Gwen and I can tannnnnn! :D Wheee. We explored Sentosa today after class cause we were bored. Ok I was bored. The sun was extremely inviting. Too bad I had to go down for training at that time and Gwen had later classes. No worries! Tomorrow tomorrow! Oh right, its Today Today! :DD

Sleepinggg time. Although I feel lazy to sleep. Weirddd.
SPA: Smelly People's Association.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Nodding off in Accounts lecture and getting locked out of Attractions tutorial.
BK Turkey Bacon and Secondary school photos.
Starbuck's mugs and Diaso marshmallows.
Painty markers and hidden notes.
G2000 sale and SBS Bus driver shirts.
Mascara on the escalator and Blusher in the monorail.
Biz dining etiquette and hair sprays.
20 pins and matching ties.
Spanish lessons and laughter.

Thats what happened in my 9-6pm school today. Tiring but superb. What can I say? God given classmates. :))

Mr. Fernando: Now class what is this? *points to the colour red*
Class: REDDDDDD
*Mr. Fernando bangs head on table while the class rocks with laughter*
Sorry Mr. F. I only remember whats black and white in Spanish. Hahahaha. Negro and Blanco.


"Call me asshole one more time..." Mr. W. why are you so weirdd?

Sunday, July 20, 2008

This is living proof that Sam isnt emo over the race. Shes doing pretty well. Crazy infact. =)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3 more days.

Chiong ah! Push push push. 5 rounds. 10km. No sweat.

Coach just smsed me: Dont sleep too late. :)
HOHO Jiao Lian. I want to sleep but i need to do school work. Howw?
Jiao Lian: I see. keep it up. Later have a sweet dream :)
HAHAHAHA. yes Jiao Lian. I will I will. LOL
"I thought you all talked a lot? How come stop talking?"
WJ's question left me stumped. I was at a loss for words.
And it got me thinking...Maybe thats the way God prevents me from falling any further. That he wants to protect me from hurting cause obviously it'll never happen. Maybe thats why we stopped talking compared to a month ago when we could talk till the cows come home and go out movieing or what nots. Its like, I'm trying to run away cause I know its wrong yet at the same time I want it to happen but my good Lord prevents it. Now i know. and im grateful. Thank You Lord.

So WJ thats you're answer. Not that you'll read it anyway. haha. Cap, you're doing a good job. I know that i dont say it often but yes, I see you improving from half a year ago and I'm proud of you. =)

Monday, July 14, 2008 'So today we print it, tomorrow submit and get rid of it.'
'Oh it rhymes'
'Oh yes it does...but who cares as long as we chuck it into the submission box'

Rhyme rhyme shmime pffttt. Gooood riddance leisure & resort report! You provided us with enough headaches to last a lifetime.

Now just when L&R leaves, along comes Accounting, the devils advocate. To hell with you accounts! I'm gonna totally pwn you tomorrow at 6pm. Just you watch out.

Sunday, July 13, 2008 Never in my life have I been so delighted to see the number 15. The past few days have been seeing us frantically squeezing our Leisure and Recreation analysis in 15 pages, double spacing. DOUBLE SPACING. Oh the horror, the nightmare! Double spacing is SUCH A BANE.

Moving on to blessings my good Lord has given me. :) Finally met up with Joyce and Deb after a month or so without bible study. Great time of reflecting on His faithfulness and truth that sometimes we brush it off and totally ignore it. And yes of course our usual updates of each other and the teasing, complaining, praising, thanksgiving. Thank you Lord for my sisters.

A pure heart,
Thats what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after thee
A pure heart,
thats what I long for,
A heart that follows hard after thee

A heart that hides your word,
so that sin will not come in
A heart thats undivided,
But one You rule and reign
A heart that beats compassion
That pleases You, my Lord
A sweet aroma of worship
That rises to your throne

Friday, July 11, 2008 Some smelly girl stole my hp. mp3 and sentosa pass. So all my contacts in the phone has vanished. *Poof* May she have no sleep tonight until she returns it. Amen.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 600 post! Whoaaa. :)

So its finalised. We're moving. Probably around Nov or Dec. Exciting exciting!
Gosh, so much movement this year. Moving church, move house, move school(for a semester). Just when I was beginning to settle down in Sentosa and fully appreciate what it has to offer, I've got to pack my bags and leave within a month or so. Oh wells. To make full use of the time now.

So I ended class today at 11am and stayed at the academy until 6 for a half hour briefing regarding the F1 race this September. Blergh. Smelly Kelly Services cheated my feelings. But LRM was totally happening today! Basketball, soccer and volleyball for 3 hours +. Awesome coursemates! Playing under the scorching sun which turned into a light drizzle. Running around like some lost chicken blocking Gina barefooted has left me with blisters. My bad.

I've forgotten the feeling of falling in love with basketball. The silent ball, air ball, rebounds, screenings, trying to break each others 3 pointers. The thrill of playing full court and switching from defense to offence. Ohhhh I miss it. The calling out cos you're wide open, crazy laughter at the park...buying litres and litres of water from the nearby mama shop. NOSTALGIA. :)

Osim triathlon coming Saturday. 200m open sea. No problemo. Only that I dont know what to expect. haha. Like I dont even know the course of the whole event. Run where, swim where, bike where. Goodie bags are being delivered by our delivery man tomorrow. Thank You Mr Coach aka Delivery Man :D. But sometimes i just feel that his heart is a little too kind to certain people who dont deserve to be given a second chance. I think only chrys and gwen knows who and what im talking about. =/

Max says in due time he'll be booted out again. I do hope so. You cant imagine my horror when I stepped out from accounting tutorial to be greeted by a scene from your worst nightmare. The person standing right before me...*shakes head* I've given him enough chance and benefit of the doubt yet time and time again this *holy shit* as coach likes to say, proves me wrong with all his load of crap. Its alright Sam, justice will be served soon. Well soon enough for me I hope.

Leisure and Recreation report submission next wednesday 12pm. Oh hohohoho. lets pray that we can get it done by friday and then do the final editing over the weekend even though we do have to study for the nasty accounting test on Tuesday. After that we're left with Attractions and BESE reports and we're all set for semestral exams.

Gosh, Lord time is passing so so quickly that its scaryyy. Just yesterday I was a freshie attending FOW and next semester I'll be applying for internship.

Following saturday and sunday will be National Canoeing Championships. Am I ready? 10km. I expect the best from myself for that race. Not holding much onto 200m. Giving it all for the 10km. Yes Sam! You go girl! :D. haha

I do apologise for the randomness of this particular post. Jumping from topic to topic but Im just typing whatever comes to mind. Moving on, this semester's class has been awesome. Gina, Naz, Clair, Wee Chew, PRINCE Lay(HAH), Amanda and the rest. :D Though we only have 2 more months with each other but yes, im really glad that we got to bond so quickly and settle down fast. What with volleyball outings at Palawan and Lunch @ Seah Im you all got me totally loving the life at TAS. Of course being able to make new friends out of class as well further made my days much sunnier on the already sunny island. Edwin, Yolande, Max and of course all the other coursemates. Hi bye is better than ignoring your fellow diploma/future colleagues aye? :D

Thank you Lord. I just wanna thank you Lord. :))

Saturday, July 05, 2008 my dnose isd blocked. I cant talk properdly. Ohhhh yea. I'm aching in places I shouldnt ache. I'm feeling tired and sleepy already and its only 7 16. and my throat has been feeling parched for the past 2 days.

Somebody give me a hug and a mugga hot choco please. =/
Even my thoughts and feelings arent functioning right. I cant afford to get sick nowww.

Guess i'll make do with instant soup and what I have around me.

Friday, July 04, 2008

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 So a group of us decided that we needed a break from studying and school and just when we decided to make full use of Sentosa, since we hardly ever do, it just had to pour like crazy. Its a love hate relationship with Tourism Academy @ Sentosa.



Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Arghhh why cant he take the initiative to settle the work plan, budget, nominal role and whatever else necessary and pass it to Kenn. Having to receive emails from kenn chasing us for them isnt exactly positive I must say but I cant do much being stranded 5 days a week on an island and even though I do go back to Tp its 6pm and SAA would have closed. I cant do everything yet it feels as if I am suppose to be doing everything. WTH. As if im not stressed enough. Extremely frustrated but my hands are tied.

Classes end relatively late for 2 days while the rest of the sch hours have me being able to come down for training. However theres no time that both of us can actually sit down and discuss the various things necessary what more meet up with Kenn for debrief. Sometimes I feel that the responsibility is really too much for me to bear at times. I

envy JC kids. All they do is come down to row fullstop.
-No worries about registering for the competition,
-No fights/quarrel abt who is going down for team managers briefing because everyone has test/project submission the next day
-No worries about not having enough boat,
-If the school intends to purchase boat for them they dont have to actually sit down and discuss with coach and then make the purchase themselves, fill in forms, get a check and settle the whole purchase
-No issue about canoe annual budgeting, workplan, asset list etc.
-No clashes of timing with each other where one leader ends at 1pm and the other ends at 7pm and theres no hance for a meeting
-No problem for them to chase their juniors to fill in the nominal role
-No need for them to settle the sports attire and go all the way down to bukit timah to get the stuff.
Cause everythings settled by their Teacher I/C.

If i was a nalgene bottle, Im filled to the 900ml already. I cant fill up much any longer before I spill over. The travelling to and fro Sentosa everyday, school tests whcih I only study for the night before, 5000 word proposal due in 15 days time, and the whole list of stuff I need to fulfill.

Sometimes I wonder...why did I end up with a QM that has a brain and initiative like a block of wood. Oh GOD HELPPPPPPP. I'm very close to breaking down. I need my dose of God right now.
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