Term Two. What can I say? Almost all work and less play. Exams were looming and I spent most of my time studying. Can't say it was uneventful, but after the Term One, I was more settled down to crack open my books. Everybody was preoccupied with their studies anyway to care about anything else. I'm surprised Mr. Finch isn't sick of me sitting in his office after school everyday before my STEP II exam. He really is an excellent teacher and I owe a lot to him for all his tutoring and guidance. Hopefully I'll live up to his expectations... Other than that, I made some headway with my Eng. Lit. and the comments from Ms. Carol were quite encouraging after the Mid-Term Exams. I'll just need to build on the momentum then.
I always like to start on my academics, don't I? Maybe its because my academics are starting to really matter now. Granted I still do last minute studying sometimes (!)... ok maybe all the time but I'm starting earlier now. Still not in the habit of doing constant revision like some of my friends but I just manage to scrape through every time haha. Oh well, old habits die hard and you can't really teach an old dog new tricks, can you? That's just my way of studying and it does feel more effective for me...
On the co-curricular side, the Sixth Form Committee is finally buzzing with activity as we prepare for the induction next term and some other events. The jersey project was a great success and I'm really happy that the entire Sixth Form reacted well to it. It was worth the effort we put in just a few weeks before OBS. Full credit to Amira who clocked in the most hours for the jersey. Prefect duties are now fitted into my regular weekly schedule. Luckily its less taxing then being an SFI prefect as we're only on duty once a week. Congratulations to Ashaari and Jenny for being elected as Head Boy and Head Girl respectively. I think both of them are competent leaders and will lead the board to greater heights in the coming year. House singing is looming around the corner and the houses are gearing for another spectacular evening. I've never seen so much enthusiasm in a school event before and I must say the excitement is infectious. I'll be playing the piano for this year's Nadzi song, 'There Is Nothing Like A Dame' from the musical 'South Pacific'. I'm sure it'll be loads of fun with people like Jun and Ash running the choreography and everybody will have a blast even if we don't win. Typical Nadzimuddin House spirit -- 'Work Hard, Play Hard!' haha. What more? Buddhist Society is organising a Saturday Night event for the Lantern Festival next term but that's not until later. Still the plan has been drawn up early because of our minuscule work force but it promises to be another enjoyable experience. Finally, the School Yearbook 2007/2008 Committee has been elected and even now, work has already started. It's another mega project for me and I hope it'll be a smashing success and worthy addition to the line of KTJ Yearbooks. Thankfully for all these activities I'm working with teams of outstanding individuals who can more than pull their weight on the team. With the variety of talents in our batch, I'm sure the next term is going to be an exciting one for KTJ.
Term Two was also a period of self-discovery and shifting relationships. Imagine going through two hotseats in two weeks! I'm not totally fazed with the comments, but will try to improve what I can. Some things are still meant to be kept to myself and I have my own reasons for being like this. I hope all of you people don't mind me being QUITE anti-social for the past two terms. I must say I've open up more gradually but still there are places where I just don't let people in. Sorry guys, please do understand. To top it off, there was this really freaky character analysis slide show from Ding Yan which really described me to the dot:
"You have very strong will, not dependent on others and gives an impression of being a lone-ranger. You are extremely curious and sensual, living a clear-headed, modern life. At first glance you place yourself on a pedestal, and are difficult to get along. But once others talk to you, they know you are easygoing. And when the relationship develops, they realise you are affable. You have an androgynous charm, which makes you popular with all genders. But you don't like your weak side to be seen. You might look cool on the surface, but beneath it all, you are really passionate. Only people who know your true self can maintain a long-lasting relationship with you."
Very true I think, at least when I see myself from my own perspective... I hope you guys think the same too... As for relationships, I'm learning to trust people more after the stint at OBS and hopefully, this will foster stronger friendships between me and my friends. After the past two years, I just can't live like a lone-ranger anymore. People change, and maybe in some ways so did I in the sense that I'm in the process of opening up more... In due course I just pray that everything will fall back into place...
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death. ~Leonardo Da Vinci~
Term Two ended on a sad note with the passing of Ong Tzong Huat, one of SFI's most beloved Head Prefects on 14th July 2007. I was at the wake yesterday and it was saddening to see the alumni come to pay their last respects to Tzong Huat. Ding Jian however, provided the humour as usual and it really lifted our spirits a bit. I think that was how Tzong Huat would have wanted us to remember him, as the funny guy and friend he was during his schooling days. It was touching as we reminisced about his past jokes and double act with Ding. Memories were mentioned and shared around the table. My heart goes out to Tzong Meng and family but I'm sure we'll all find the strength inside all of us to continue life without Tzong Huat's company. May he look upon us fondly from the heaven's above...
This one month's holiday is a transition period for everybody as we gear up for Upper Six. Time flies in KTJ and half a year is gone. Gearing up for the next term, there is still room for improvement in my life and I'm working towards that. Time and tide waits for no one, and right now, its time for me to play catch up. As Eomer of LOTR once said, 'Fell deeds awake. Now for wrath, now for ruin, and a red dawn! Forth Eorlingas!'~Zhongy~
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