Magical TurnAbout-- Let Me Spin A Tale, A ThouSaNd LighTs, A StaGe as Grande

Friday, August 24, 2007

Now, everything has come to an end. Projects. Exams. And what not. I bid my goodbye to the long nights rushing DEADLINES. I bid the times where we run around the central district of singapore to cover events. I bid the helpful community centres who rendered me assistance in those wonderful moments. I bid the times spent in the Tvprod studios, freezing our butts off in the arctic-like climates (even polar bears have fur and blubber... ). I bid the times spent polishing our advertising campaign, designing those 10 over creatives, putting together the 160 ppt slides (Yes, and you may exclaim over here, but its true.) I bid the really cool spanish classes and photgraphy lessons, which i admit were the ones i am most enthused about. I bid the mrm lessons in the business block and the terminologies that is a killer. I bid the times where we struggled with the MM business plan and i fried my brain dry with all those figures (yes, the queen bee will laugh here.). And, finally i bid goodbye to all the wonderful lecturers who will not be teaching us next sem. Thanks for being such a ball of laughter! And, i dont need to say goodbye but rather thanks to all the people who helped made this all possible and tolerating with my 'moments of BEARABLE jokes' and being such fuddy-duddies. gah.

This sounds like a damn long speech. Maybe cordelia might even consider grading me for it.

i spent my birthday with my advertising text. This must be the 'best' birthday ever. Nah. I mean its not that bad, at least i thank the 30 people who wished me one way or another and the 10 of u who msg-ed me quite on the dot. i was similing at the phone the whole time i was studying late into the night because not of all the weird msg-es but rather you ppl who remembered. Just when i was struggling with my advert text and getting exasperated with all the hundred over pages i have yet to lay my eyes on. yes, i am 18. But, i guess its just another year.

I want something different this year. I have yet to fulfil my dream of travelling to Spain. I wonder how it's like just exploring the grounds and not follow a strict regime or even a tour group. It will just be me and maps. Well, one word for it will be backpacking.

I made a promise to myself: to go to Spain when i turn 21. yes, its 3 years from now but i will need to prepare, to be financially stable and to be independent. And, my itinerary, food supplies, right clothing, AND language. I give myself 3 years and i'm out of here: the cage. I m not saying Singapore is a boring place but rather i want to experience the world outside of her. Spain is just the country, which is worlds apart from here. The different culture, people and traditions.

Will I be able to do that? To just pack and leave?

I just know the desire is surmounting.
Because i need it.
And, i want it.

Beauty in the eye of the beholder;

Monday, August 13, 2007

Imagine this scenario:
A group of us having newswriting meeting/consultation in the room, at Level 7 FMS office.
We were hungry and deadbeat.
Rushing our newspaper design, for some (yea, my poor designer!)
We want FOOD!
ANd, we got FOOD! From where you wonder?

From our dear lecturers who has a buffet farewell thing and gave us the food.
Wonder what the menu contains then? Look no further:
- A plate of Mrs. Sng's carrot cake with prawns
- Another huge plate of fried rice and fish
- 3 bowls of 'chocolate fondue' by Mr.Tay
- dessert of a tub of honydew sago
- And, we went back for second round.

Haas... How good is it? How lovely they are? In bliss.... Just when we were knee-deep in newswriting and needed a breather. Just when we were hungry. Just when i was bored! (Sorry, i should help more!)

You know what's the difference between secondary school teachers and polytechnic lecturers? Well, for one: (not because of the food...) they are more interactive and laidback. It's more like a "friend-friend" situation, though we still have to treat them with due respect. But, you get what i mean. It's like they know to have fun outside of classes and joke around with us.

I don't see my secondary school teachers do that! Though, i must say i do miss them. After all, they have been my mentors for the past 2 years or so. And, just as suddenly we graduated, it seems all ties are severed and a portion of our being is left in the school.

Yes.
It's tough to meet datelines and spend almost every waking moment doing school work. But, (yes, you might find me insane) sometimes in the midst of it all, there's actually that moment where i feel glad to be in MCM or rather to be in NP or in PSF. Whatever it is, it's good to be where i am and if ever you would want me to choose all over again, i wouldn't want no where else.

I am feeling light (for now.) because projs are over (sorta).
Now, 2 pressing exams!
And, signed, sealed, delivered! I am ready to start my holidays...

I am now almost 18 in a few more days.
Though its sad i can't enjoy, but well, it's like a closure.
Time flies.
Many things come to an end:
I lose some, i gained some.

You are sorely missed.

Beauty in the eye of the beholder;