Discover Europe

I just realized my last post was nearly two months ago and suddenly felt the urge to write one. Just read Mrs Phelps blog and figured out that I'm letting my 854905890348539458094 readers and followers down by not updating regularly as well. (Pris, I have more readers than you because I typed in more random numbers.)

As all my fans from all around the world know by now, I just came back from Europe! Planning for the trip was tedious and leading a group of twenty, bringing them across seven countries, six flights and three train rides was definitely not easy as well. But alas, I SURVIVED. Of the six european countries visited, I really liked Bruges (Belgium) and Amsterdam (Holland) best, because the pace of life was so slow, weather was just right and the scenery was just gorgeous and amazing. The worst country of all? Copenhagen, Denmark wins the title. It was not only boring, but the most expensive country visited as well. All hail Prasanna for insisting on visiting that country, lol! But nevermind, as what Jessie said, we need to experience the worst to appreciate the best. Oh yea, did I mention I really enjoy Edinburgh, Scotland as well? Surprisingly, London and Paris were just so-so but I actually did the most in these two places. Perhaps maybe next time I need to slow down and appreciate the surroundings more?

I took more than 2000 photos for this trip and since I've returned, I barely uploaded all my London photos and a little of here and there from Edinburgh. But at least I have something to keep me occupied and not think about the dreadful examinations results which NIE refused to tell us a date of release and just stated 25th May, which gave us all a scare because we thought it was 4 hours ago at 12 midnight. It turns out nothing was out. I shall just wait for everyone else to spam my facebook and ask me for my results before I go check it out I guess. I have half the mind to not do it until like... school starts but I think I wouldn't be able to endure for so long I think.

Okay, I've digressed. I was supposed to talk about Europe trip. Did I mention I visited the Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour? It's definitely not like that Harry Potter theme park I've dreamed to go since the beginning of time, but seeing all those HP stuff coming to life before your very own eyes was awesome and fantabulous~ I nearly hyperventilated and died before entering the place. HP fan FTW!

The tour started with us sitting down for an introduction to the tour by a video of the trio themselves, which when ended, the screen was rolled up and guessed what... the curtains opened and REVEALED the door to the GREAT HALL. Large doors which looked like this!!

We were all standing outside and waiting for the door to open to reveal the great dining hall!

Not the full great hall but awesome enough already! The rest of the tour was just ZOMGJUSTKILLMERIGHTNOW and I took loads of peeeeeektures! Happy happy boy for the day and almost like a dream come true!



Le me happy me~


Yule Ball!


Umbridge loves these.


The fat lady!


Tom Riddle's diary


Snape's potions dungeons


Dumbledore's office


Umbridge's office


The Burrow


Thivya and I on Hagrid's motorcycle!


Us on the knight bus!


Godric's Hollow


:( The prop used when Voldemort's (own horcrux which he destroyed from Harry's body) was sent to King's Cross Station.


Welcome to Diagon Alley!


The whole Hogwarts which they always used to do the zoom-in shots!


Why we all love J.K. Rowling.


Attempting to do Wingardium Leviosa~


I resisted not buying after seeing "Earthworm" flavour.


Broomsticks, which I would have bought IF I didn't have 5 more countries to travel to next. It cost as much as the wand, ironically. -_-


At the end of the day I was just so overwhelmed with EVERYTHING.

And of course... DID I NOT MENTION I GOT MY OWN MAGIC WAND??? ME IS GOING TO TERRORIZE MY STUDENTS IN FUTURE WITH THE WAND. MUAHAHAHAHAHA.

There were many other photos which I did not share here so if you're interested go view my album! It's public... for a limited period of time! =D

And during this trip, I just had to visit other Potter locations as well.



The millenium bridge which collapsed in the sixth movie.


Yvonne and I on the bridge!


Lo and behold! Platform 9 and 3/4 from King's Cross Station! <3

Lovely lovely trip in London! More peektures and updates over the next few days and weeks once I've uploaded the beeeeaaaauuuutiful photos! (:

Be very jealous! I know at least I made Mr TeeZeeWhy very much so. =P

Tire-some

Been sitting in the library since 11am and barely just started on my revision for tomorrow's test before I decided to blog down some of my thoughts and feelings.

I stayed up till 4am last night to complete a 1500 words essay, because there was another dateline for a 2000 words essay on today as well. I took all the effort to finish the 2000 words one on Friday, and then over the weekends, while I was busy with tuition and everything... but still managed to squeeze out a few words here and there.

I guess I just need to press on and persevere... because there's only 3 more 2000 more essay to go before the end of this sem, of course not forgetting those dreadful examinations. But hey at least, there's Europe trip to look forward to.

I was really tired and was all about to doze off when I decided to turn on some classical instrumental music to calm my restless soul (now it's worship)... and I guess it's working, because not only am I not tired now, I'm also doing my revision. Try it if you're one of those who always prefer sleep than study.

Been really busy this entire sem, barely have the time to talk to my mom... spend some time to have lunch/dinner with her and I swear I'm going to have more lunch/dinner after this sem.. or in fact, yesterday I made a decision to message her once at least everyday to tell her how I'm doing. If I can spend the whole day messaging all my friends, why can't I take 5 minutes off my time to send a little sweet message to mommy? That day, she was whining and feeling damn sad about how I failed to pick up her call for the entire week. (I was busy, phone was mute)

Yep. Now it's time to get some coffee. =D PS: Tire-some = Tired + Still Awesome nevertheless, because every moment is spent with the people you love and beloved Daddy.

Angst

Today I said the F word to someone whom I've been enduring for a long while.

Today I did something which I've secretly been wanting to do for a long time.

Today I procrastinated and did not feel like doing anything at all.

Today I felt a need to release this build up emotions within me.

Today I wished the world would stop revolving so that I can get a breather.

Today I wanted the world to know that I'm no pushover.

Today I made my stand as a person with normal feelings as well.

Today I came to the conclusion that life's short, just do what you want.

Today... well, not today anymore. More like yesterday.

Let's just say, tomorrow will be a better day.

:D

So proud of beibei! HAHA.

Hope she doesn't see I've shared her song on my blog. =/ HEHEHEHEHE!

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Omeeegggeehh

I can't believe I started my reading response at about 3pm and 12 hours later I'm done and darn proud of my work!

Happy happy HAPPY! Suddenly when your work is done, everything seems to be so much more optimistic.

Now I need to get some other work done... but AM NOT GOING TO CARE AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 2 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS INSTEAD.

Life is awesome right, it's March already and your friends are still meeting you up to celebrate your birthday for you!

<3

Losing momentum

It is Thursday already and I haven't start on my reading response which is due on Sunday... and I have a whole load of things to do and hand in by next week.

Bangkok was well, nice. A really good place for shopping, real good thai food and... just shopping. Somehow, I lacked this connection with the country and perhaps I wanted to experience much out of it, and when I didn't... I was disappointed. But one thing I got out of this trip was that I was much of a sightseeing person than a shopping guy. I loved it when I got to see gorgeous view or visit places which are truly worth visiting like theme parks or tourist attractions. Which brings me back to my Taiwan memories which I dearly miss. Time to make a visit there again by the next year.

It's Europe for 23 days this May and I can barely wait for May to come. Guess this will be fun. First time leading a group of 51 people to Europe and crashing and burning with my EXCO. Hope that all things will go smoothly prior to the trip... loads of paper work to be done still.

Going back to the part about losing momentum. I think I can foresee myself doing badly this sem but I guess as long as I can pull through it I shall not think about it anymore. Time to procrastinate less and get some work done. I wanted to start on my reading response this morning and guess what? It's 10pm already and I haven't even read the question yet.

I guess I really can't study at home. Time to do some hocus pocus and ensure I stay in hall next year. :(

I'm supposed to feel refreshed after the trip but I end up feeling... well, nothing. Why huh?

:(

PS: On a side note, this is post 900. Oh dear blog, you're so old.

22

I'm 5 minutes away from being 1 year older.

This feeling of uncertainty is suddenly grabbing and seizing me from nowhere all of a sudden. During the past year, I made some friends whom I know I may be able to trust and befriend for the rest of my life, I met her whom I know I can walk on with the rest of my life, I still have my family whom I know I can depend on for the rest of my life, I still have my existing friends whom I know I still can joke and fool around with for the rest of my life, I am pursuing a an education/job which I know I will never be sick of for the rest of my life.

Yet, I am still uncertain about everything in life.

I am unsure of where God is going to bring me to in life. I'm uncertain of the unknown possibilities that may come at me any moment. It's just too good to be true to have everything going on smooth sailing in life right now.

People always say, let God be God. Trust in Him and let God do the rest. But, I don't want to let God do everything. I want to be part of my own life story too. Sometimes, I just wish I am less stubborn and more obedient.

And i'm now 3 minutes into 22. With facebook notifications and sms-es coming in. Is this the birthday spirit that's supposed to cheer you up? That people still care and know that you're not just another individual who exist on your birthday?

Whatever it is, I'm definitely feeling better and thank you everyone for cheering me up. I'll keep getting better in life. :)

Harry Potter and the Bible

http://www.mugglenet.com/editorials/potterandtheholybible.shtml - Massy

It is widely known that The Holy Bible is the most-printed book in the world. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling tops the New York Times list of best-selling book series of all time. One reason that these two popular books have reached such high levels of recognition could be that they deal with universal themes in all great works of literature: the internal struggle of good and evil and the message that love will always triumph in the end. Interestingly enough, when broken down, the two books also seem to share similarities in plot. Although the Harry Potter series and The Bible are two very separate works of literature, they have several comparable features.


Parallels can be found between the actions and motivations of those in The Bible and book series. These comparisons exist between Dumbledore and God, Jesus and Harry, and Satan and Voldemort. The virtue of good is exemplified in the character of Dumbledore, while God is the embodiment of what is good in the world. Throughout the novels, there are moments in which Rowling hints at Dumbledore’s omnipresent power, which is beyond the ability of any other wizard. At several instances, for example, Harry believes that Dumbledore can see him when he is under his invisibility cloak. While in Hagrid’s hut in Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron hide under Harry’s cloak. Dumbledore and Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, then enter and “for a second, Harry was almost sure Dumbledore's eyes flickered towards the corner where he and Ron stood hidden” (COS Rowling 225). The invisibility cloak, a tool unlike any other, renders its wearer completely invisible. For a moment, Harry feels certain that Dumbledore looks right at him, seeing past the invisibility cloak. It is extraordinary that Dumbledore can see through the cloak, proving he has power beyond that of any other wizard. Dumbledore’s almost God-like abilities are repeatedly demonstrated throughout the novels. He has accomplished great achievements throughout his life that have helped the Wizarding World tremendously, meriting him the Order of Merlin, First Class. He also possesses magical skill unparalleled by any wizard. Dumbledore often seems to know what is going on around him and is aware of news before it has even been released. When Harry has to make an appearance in court, his trial time is unexpectedly moved up. Dumbledore is still on time to the surprise of many of the jurors of the Wizarding Court. He exclaims that “by a happy coincidence, I arrived at the Ministry three hours early” (OOTP 52).


According to The Bible, God is present in our hearts, and His spirit remains with us always. The Bible describes God’s words to his followers: “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (2 Tim 1:7). God promises never to abandon us just as Dumbledore tells Harry that he will never leave him. When Harry worries about Dumbledore leaving the school, Dumbledore replies, “I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me” (COS Rowling 266). Even after his death, Harry remembers his old headmaster’s words and feels comforted.


Dumbledore is also known as the greatest defender of Muggles as God is known as the greatest defender of the weak. In the Beatitudes of Matthew’s Gospel, God promises that those who are poor in spirit will be rewarded, “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). Throughout the Bible, readers witness God’s love for the humble, poor, and broken. He promises them the riches of heaven once they leave this world. The Wizarding world is quite aware of Dumbledore’s love for Muggles. He continuously works for their protection against Death Eaters who believe that witches and wizards should rule and common folk should be the subservient class. In his time on the Wizengamot, or wizard’s jury, Dumbledore instilled laws calling for the protection of Muggles - again proving his love for them.


Fawkes the phoenix is inextricably linked to Dumbledore as the Holy Spirit and God are one. After Dumbledore’s death, Fawkes’ phoenix song of lament is described as something within, comforting the mourners and connecting them all to Dumbledore. Its phoenix song is a “stricken lament of terrible beauty. And Harry felt, as he had felt about the phoenix song before, that the music was inside him, not without: It was his own grief turned magically to song…it seemed to ease [his] pain a little to listen to the sound of [his] mourning” (HBP Rowling 614).


Fawkes acts as the embodiment of the Holy Spirit, which descends upon God’s followers and grants them wisdom to spread His word. After hearing the phoenix song, Harry feels comforted and empowered to continue Dumbledore’s mission after his death. The flame of the Holy Spirit is comparable to the flame in which the phoenix is reborn. When Dumbledore escapes the unjust summons from the Ministry of Magic to be sent to Azkaban in the fifth book, he disappears in a cloud of Fawkes’ flame.


During the Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, also called Holy Ghost, descends upon the apostles as fiery tongues and grants them wisdom, protection, and healing. Harry sees Fawkes descend and speed through the air “like a ghostly bird” towards him. It brings Harry healing when it uses its tears to close his wound. After being bitten by the basilisk in theChamber of Secrets, Harry slowly beings to die as the snake’s venom spreads throughout his body. “Even the pain was leaving him....
But was this dying? Instead of going black, the Chamber seemed to be coming back into focus. Harry gave his head a little shake and there was Fawkes, still resting his head on Harry's arm. A pearly patch of tears was shining all around the wound—except that there was no wound” (COS Rowling 275). Phoenix tears have an incredible healing ability as the Holy Spirit can heal those who trust in its power. Fawkes also acts as protector to Harry. He blinds the basilisk, which can kill anyone who sets meets its eyes, in order to prevent it from harming Harry. Together, Dumbledore, Harry, and Fawkes form the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of the Trinity.


Voldemort takes on the role of Satan in the Harry Potter series. Lucifer turns against God, his creator, in hopes of overpowering Him and usurping his role as ruler of the universe. Meanwhile, Voldemort turns against Dumbledore, who gives him an opportunity to become a true wizard and learn to use and control magic at Hogwarts School.


For centuries the symbol of the snake has been thought of as evil and thus associated with Satan, who even takes the form of a snake when tempting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It is fitting that Lord Voldemort is a direct descendent of Salazar Slytherin, founder of the Slytherin House of Hogwarts, whose symbol happens to be a snake. Ironically, Voldemort can speak directly to snakes, which is known as the language of Parseltongue. One of Voldemort’s Horcruxes (that is, a common object in which one can entrap pieces of one’s soul by committing the ultimate act of evil and murdering) is his pet snake Nagini, which is inextricably linked to him in that she contains a part of his soul. At several instances in the novels, Voldemort possesses his snake in order to harm others. Voldemort takes on the role of Satan in the series. He commits acts of unspeakable evil with no remorse and does not comprehend the concept of love that is so present in the characters of Dumbledore and Harry. 


Dumbledore’s message to the world is that love conquers all. He often states that Harry will have powers that Voldemort will never be able to comprehend. That is the power to love. He tells Harry to pity those who have never known love rather than the dead, for they are the ones who are truly suffering. God is the embodiment of love: “God is love” (1 John 4:8,16). His message is that by serving others out of love, we are serving Him. John’s Gospel is one of the many that states God’s love for us: “For God so loved the world” (John 3:16).


Dumbledore and God act as foils to Voldemort and Satan. Dumbledore is the only wizard Voldemort has ever feared just as Satan has always feared God. Both evil characters try to match and overcome the power of their opposites, only to have their attempts thwarted. Satan falls from God’s grace just as Dumbledore knows not to trust Voldemort. Voldemort craves power above anything else. He believes it will stem from his invincibility. Voldemort begins his quest at an early age, by committing the ultimate act of evil and taking a human life in order to create a Horcrux. By the seventh book of the series, Voldemort devotes all of his time to finding the deathly hallows in order to conquer death, which he believes will make him all-powerful.


The lives of Jesus and of Harry Potter parallel each other in several respects. Both Jesus and Harry are targeted even before their births due to prophecies of them being the “chosen ones” to bring peace to the world, but both ultimately survive due to their parents’ protection. Before their births, both were fated to become the saviors of their world. The angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her that she will bear a son who will become the savior of the human race. Likewise, the prophecy made by Sybill Trelawney predicts that a child with unknown powers born at the end of the month of July will challenge Voldemort. Harry is then targeted as the destined child. Voldemort immediately begins to take action and visits the Potters in order to kill Harry. Peter Pettigrew betrays his closest friends, much like Judas, one of the trusted twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus in giving away the location of their secret hiding place. Voldemort is then able to kill Lily and James Potter, fulfilling the prophecy in giving Harry a reason for vengeance. Similarly, the Magi bring news of old prophecies from the Old Testament to King Herod. They tell him that a son of David will become the King of the Jews. Out of fear that his power will be usurped, Herod orders all young sons to be killed. Upon hearing this, Mary and Joseph immediately flee to protect their newborn son. 


Throughout his schooling, Harry is disliked by those who do not wish to believe that he is the one destined to defeat Voldemort. He is also ridiculed at times for being a supporter of Dumbledore. Likewise, Jesus is hated for being God’s follower and spreading His word. Harry is often tempted by the possibility of ignoring his duties of defeating Voldemort and living a normal life.


Lord Voldemort regenerates to a human form in Goblet of Fire. He taunts Harry several times, saying that Harry is not strong enough to resist the pull of the dark side, and that he and Harry could rule the Wizarding world if they would work together. In Sorcerer’s Stone, Voldemort tells Harry that if Harry would give the Sorcerer’s Stone to Voldemort, he, Voldemort would be able to bring Harry’s parents back. Despite the longing Harry feels for his parents, he rejects Voldemort’s offer. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke recount the story of The Temptation of Christ. After his baptism, Jesus goes to the desert to meditate and fast for forty days and nights. During his fasting, Satan visits Jesus in a human form, tempting Jesus to worship him and offering him bread to relieve his hunger. Jesus, however, continuously resists the Devil’s temptation.


In Deathly Hallows, Harry dies and escapes all of the suffering and pain he has endured. However, he soon wakes up to find himself in a dream-like cloudy white place, which bears a strong resemblance to the modern-day depiction of heaven, where he meets Dumbledore. Free of all worry and pain, he asks Dumbledore if he is to stay there forever or if he will have to come back. Dumbledore replies that it is Harry’s choice whether or not he should go back, saying that if he should so choose, he could board the train at King’s Cross (which is later revealed to be the place) that would take him “on.” Harry again chooses to act selflessly and returns to finish off Voldemort and save the world from the evil of the Death Eaters. Jesus also dies on the cross to save humankind from sin. He is reborn to give his believers everlasting hope. Both Harry and Jesus sacrifice their lives to bring hope to the world and later resurrect from the dead to come back and save humankind.


The book series and The Bible are the books most translated in the world. Their universal messages have granted them such a high degree of popularity. Themes relevant to our lives, such as the struggle to do good in the face of adversity and the idea that love is the supreme power have made them both such great works.

(: The only two books in the world which I've spent years reading. Nothing can be compared to the Bible though, as the fact that Jesus died on the cross for us is undeniable. But Harry Potter brings me spiritual healing when I read it at times too.. maybe because the theme was similar after all.

Finally, I understand.

The only difference is that Harry Potter is fiction based on the Bible but the Bible is facts based on historical accounts of God's love for the world.

I feel like reading the whole series again now. =D

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God created the world to be a beautiful place. But sometimes, I forgot that it is not Him who has made the world into a place which wasn't meant to be in the first place.

I used to pray and hope that the world can become a better place.

But now I just pray and hope that I can become a better person in life so that the world can become a better place.

It always starts with yourself.

2012

First post in 2012.

Cut the crap on 2012 resolutions because they never get fulfilled anyway. My 2012 resolution is to live 2012 better than 2011, which I felt was awesome and fantastic. Met new people, started school, finished the dreading NS in 2011.. nothing seemed to have gone wrong last year. :)

2012 will be even better and I know it. =D

Merry Christmas

Last Christmas, I was happy. Maybe I wasn't really that happy, with a little uncertainty. But I was contented with life.

Looking back 2011, I can just say that I have lived 2011 to the fullest. Maybe it could have been better, but I definitely lived it to the bestest I can be.

Yesterday, as I was watching "The Holiday" on Channel 5, I can't help but to be glued to the simple story plot of two women trying to figure out what they really want in life and their journey to finding happiness. In the end, when Cameron Diaz finally got the "enlightenment" and went on to pursue what she wanted.. I can't help but to feel a little warmth and fuzzy and my eyes got a little teary. Yea, I'm such a sucker when it comes to heartwarming movies like this. -_-

This year, I spent one of the best Christmases I've had since about 4 years ago. I spent it with God, with friends and with Y. :)

=D

I just felt so blessed during service yesterday, to see how life has improved and got better for me and not only that, he gave me his blessings and promised me things which I've prayed earnestly for.

Thank you, God. (:

Christmas Cards

Being damn free and it all sparked off from an idea by tzy, I started making my own X'mas cards and got addicted. LOL.

..So if you received a card from me this year, it means you're dear to me in my life and I hope that you liked the handmade card I've specially made for you! =D

Merry Christmas everyone!

6A Gathering

So yesterday I reluctantly went to my primary school class gathering (i hope no one from my class is reading this HAHA) because I just wanted to stay home and nuaz. But I didn't regret meeting the guys because it's just nice to meet up with one another after so long and everyone seemed to have a different life story to share.

It reminded me of all the good/bad old days where we were all forced by Mrs Chu to memorise maths/english/science notes, do 4 sets of exam papers for homework everyday and recite sentences after sentences of beautiful phrases. I still appreciate her for her effort but after yesterday's meet-up, I assume everyone felt that she was more of like a communist inducing fear in all of us and forcing us to study in order to do well. This kind of education will of course no longer work in Singapore today.

We had loads of bitching, uncovering dirty secrets and at the end of the day I realized I was the one who uncovered the most secrets for them who didn't know why did some things happened during our primary school days. Guess I bear heavy grudges. HAHA

As an elite class (-_-) with almost most of the class in overseas universities (USA, Taiwan, UK, Germany, Australia...) from all around the world, it's heartwarming to see 10 individuals whose paths once crossed come together again. :)

But at the end of the day, you can't help but to feel old and marvel at how things have unfolded in our lives.

What Doesn't Kill You

..makes you stronger.

The song of my life now. Repeat mode. :)

Results: Part 2

I've been going with the wind lately, as in... just moving with the flow of events planned with friends and family and just fully utilizing this holiday to play really hard, before school starts in Jan... which I already can't wait for. I guess I'm obsessed with what I'm studying and doing and I can't wait to quickly go back to school, finish up my 4 years course, become a full fledge teacher and finally get started on my teaching career. Wow, that was a really long sentence.

Today, our OG had another outing and I guess I really enjoyed the company with this group of ten in the OG. I can't say I really like all of them (maybe just two) in this OG, but I genuinely thank God for putting some of these people in my life thanks to the orientation camp back in July. Some of them became my good project mates while some are just nice/genuine/sincere to hangout with. I really can't ask for a better group of friends whom I barely knew for four months long.

So while at Wild Honey (I have to say the American all-day breakfast was freaking huge and I could barely finish 60% of it, ME=WEAK, I say)... the topic of results came up again, considering that we all received our results just a few days ago. Well, I assume that I was certainly dismayed with the C+ (as mentioned in the previous post) I got.. I was certainly thankful of it. Which reminds me now to bring this up now... I told yanyan my results when I received it and after knowing my results, he said "good what". But when he received his own which was around the same, he said "i expected higher". So does it mean that the results he received is what he expected for me to receive but not for him or does it mean that the results I received is good for me but not good enough for him? Just some food for thought... for fun, JUST TRYING TO BE A SI GINNA AND READ TOO MUCH INTO THINGS. I know all you meant is you thought I did a great job and you thought that you could have done even better than the results you received. :) HEHEHEHE.

Anyway, back to the topic. Of course with GPA of >4, I certainly wasn't the worst in the group. But I hate the topic of results being mentioned each time. Partly because I feel bad for my friends whom I really like who didn't do as well and also feel enraged by friends whom I DON'T really like who scored really well. And I don't like it when people assume me to be this smart fellow when I'm not. I simply just work really hard because I'm insecure about myself and am afraid of failure. That's all.

But reflecting upon this, I just really have to say that results itself doesn't mean a single thing. I may not have a 4.7+ GPA like this certain someone who have on more than one occasion told me that he doesn't need to study to get his As. For the record, I feel like telling him if he was that smart, he wouldn't #1 retain, #2 scored 5.0, #3 be in our school. (Sorry, just had to bitch) But seriously, that guy was such a snob that I know of at least a dozen others who wish against him to do well. (Sorry, had to bitch again and I know karma bites) If you would let me choose, I rather be an average joe, with average results, with many average friends and live an average awesome life. Rather than a loner life with no one to share your 4.7+ GPA with. And he dared to say something like 4.7+ is giving him the blues in life. Like, because it's not 5.0? Or because you simply suck? Just had to rant man, this guy is seriously last warning. ZZZ. What a weird guy. To all my readers, if you're getting a >4.5 in future, please be thankful. Because quoting the NUS guy, you have loads of people who're "dian di-ing" for you. :)

With that said, this will be my last post about results. Until next sem. -.- Hope I don't have to bitch about that guy again.

But I've a feeling I will.

Aw shucks.