Friday, October 27, 2006
Today was the last day of school. No tears or hugs were shed or
exchanged. So, it wasn't really sad, but today was a day of poignant
memories, mostly bacause of Mdm Mak's farewell. I don't know her well,
but I can tell that she is a genuinely caring principal, who does not
restrict herself to conforming rigidly to past school traditions. She
seems to be a warm person, and it will be sad to lose such an
admirable principal as her. Farewell, dear Prinicipal!
I heard a bit of news that I found extremely surprising. Either I am
always completely in the dark about everything, or I just don't pay
enough attention to detail. It made me appreciate my class more and
realise how much I admire it. I recall, back at the beginning of the
year, when I was really pessimistic about being in this class.
Everyone seemed to be smart and perfectionists, or highly talented in
several areas. It was and is hard not to feel inferior in a class like
mine. In all honesty, this class is the MOST creative, intelligent,
talented, impassioned, outspoken class I've ever been in. I don't feel
terribly close to it, i do still prefer my old class. No offence
meant, but it feels quite demmoralising sometimes when you aren't as
outspoken as most other people. But, of course, there will always be
people who are like you, and to these people I am most grateful to. I
do like 307 and admire it more than any class I've been in, and I hope
to get to know those I don't really know better, will probably try and
be more outspoken next year.
This will be a rare post where I mention several friends. It seems
only appropriate to be appreciative of friends and people who have
helped, in some way or another. Thanks to 307 for making me realise a
lot of things, it's been great learning life lessons with you guys.
Especially Kewei for being a fantastic funny friend whom shares a lot
of similar interests with me, Baihui for being a witty, sarcastic desk
partner whom will owe me lots of money, Twins for introducing me to
writing fics!, Jolynn for being a cool,quirky class and CCA mate,
Steffi for being an inspring and humble friend, Elizabeth for being
someone I can talk to, Florence for the infectious laughter, Heather
for amusing us with your exam exasperation, HuiQi for being a
meticulous and wonderful monitress, Beni for being a fun and
self-professed 'cute' Lit mate, Aileen for being a weird ex-desk
partner who likes Avril too and EVERYONE ELSE IN 307!!!!!!!!!!2006 has
been a fun year, thanks to your witty mannerisms, a truly
unforgettable year.
Fortunately, I have managed to remain in close contact with my
ex-classmates too. Thanks especially to the people who celebrated
Avril's birthday with me this year like the good ole times, Yanne for
being an extremely amusing person to talk to about stuff and
teachers:), Valerie for being a fun person to tease and inspiring me
to beat your ass at guitar, Terri for being Terri-ish and recommending
Deathnote, Jamie for helping me with Math and interesting
conversations about teachers, Grace for lending me your Kino Card
always, Sheryl for writing hilarious stuff on her blog, Lisyn for
remembering, Tricia for being hardworking(?) and EVERYONE ELSE IN
201'05!!!!!
And obviously, my batchmates! Well some of you know how unenthusiastic
I was about guides (i still have sucky skills and stuff), but you all
really accepted me when I came in at Sec 2. For having no qualms, and
allowing me equal opportunities, thanks lots! Would especially like to
thank Ming Pok for being a polar opposite and someone who laughs at my
unfunny jokes, Valerieeee again for giving me that idea about L, Cloud
for being really slackish and hilarious and totally nonsensical and
sharing your cookie with me, Jolynn again for providing scaffolding
during that nerve-wrecking period, SHAOWIN for dating edwin coz it
cracks us up, Huimin for being an interesting car pooler and EVERYONE
ELSE IN OUR BATCH! all of you are a competent bunch, so don't worry
too much!
Although they'll probably never see this, I thank my parents the most.
I am a very temperamental person, probably as a result of being an
only child (i'm not spolit though!) Hrmph except my Dad is very mean
sometimes and teases me a lot, but Thanks to both you guys for
creating me, and bringing me into this intriguing though quite screwed
up world. Thanks for tolerating me!
Now, my hands are really tired.
Learn to appreciate the diversities of others and embrace them,
instead of focusing on the blind spots.
OMG, in a very cliche, cheesy, un-kyna mood now. sorry for the
emotional outpouring of thanks. don't worry, im not one of those
people who will go crying as I have a very cold, unemotional heart and
am not used to this kind of gratitude. But I do appreciate all the
nice people around me!
6:55 AM
