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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

I swear, haha working at cotton on tires the hell out of me. I might not want to continue with the contract when it ends on Jan 17! One thing I'm gonna miss from working in cotton on is the 30% staff discount though. Oh and another thing, the music in cotton on is awesome. All clubby dance-y stuff. Now whenever i put my wand on shuffle, i feel like im dancing in a club.

Now, I'd like to give a shoutout to all my mates in MJC, my 09A202, and all the other arts classes, as well as every one I know who's in science. School's starting real soon, for you J2s! Next Monday!

(brace yourself for Harry Potter elements infused into this part of the post)

Sometimes, dont you wish you could just memorise spells..

or consume a luck potion..

so that you'll have confidence to do well in tests/exams?

Well, no can do, my friends. You'll have to bury yourselves in books..

pay attention in class..

However, occassionally you will have slip ups, and get into trouble with teachers for not during tutorials or not performing well..

but every one of you has to overcome all odds to get what you want- and that means sleeping in the wee hours of the morning, or maybe not even a wink throughout the entire night..

And when the time finally comes for the A levels, you wont have your friends beside you..

you must stand alone..

Finally at the end of the day, if youve worked hard enough, the effort you've put in would have paid off.. and it will feel great..

..like catching the golden snitch.

Work hard from the beginning, ok? Don't slack at all, just work hard consistently, go suck up to teachers and get as many consultation slots as possible, and make use of the discussion rooms in the library to study as a group! Oh, and dont watch teevee while youre in the discussion room, ok people. Distractions!!

So anyway, make sure all doubts in JC1 are cleared, if not, CLEAR THEM NOW! Rmbr what ms lai said 75% of the A level syllabus is from JC1. Revise your stuff and you guys will be fine. You guys can do it! You made it through the promos, who's to say that you cant make it through the March Block Test/Prelims/A Levels? Yes, it may seem a bit overwhelming right now, but trust me, things will pass by really fast. I know all of you can ace it!

Back to my world now- I'm bored. Hahaha I worked yesterday from 8.30am right up till 6.30pm. And I met Amreeta! She looked so happy to see me, and I was really happy to see her too! She was the first person I ever admired in JC. Yeah, the previous drama president and everything..I really look up to her! She was also a DSA student, so she definitely knows what I went through. Hahah and she said I lost a lot of weight. yay!

I bought my sis a tuna sandwich from delifrance and then went back home afterwards. Basically I was majorly beat- thats why I fell asleep at 2.45am in the midst of texting. eeks! Ive been staying up really late over the past few days, so yeah, I think the fatigue was just a bit too overwhelming to ignore.

I was planning on reading The Kite Runner today, and I think I will! I got invited to go to sentosa..but i really dont feel like going. (See previous post for clues) And plus, Im still sleepy. I woke up at 7.30am.

Okay this post sucks la, I know.

Off to take a nap,

Hanna B.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Okay I'm really so incredibly sorry I haven't been updatig the blog. I've just been ridiculously busy over the past few days. Okay everyone already posted their resolutions/reflections/in the case of Shar&KP, the Top5 Men of 2009&The Top5 Hottest Guys Ever.

Mine's gonna be pretty long, so brace yourselves. Here it goes!

Let's just start of with the fact that this year, I have learned so many things. Not academically (of course).

1) I have learned not to let sterotypes get to me

- Basically I did not think through my acceptance to a JC. I was blinded by the fact that I can actually keep up with the family tradition (my dad's side) that I didn't even consider the fact that the JC system may have been too stressful for me. I could tell that my mum and dad were proud that I was going into a JC. But at the same time, they gave me the chance to switch at the beginning of the year- but I didn't because I just wanted to succeed and have a chance to go through the 'a' level experience like my cousins have. I was given an option to leave, and I didn't take it. And I regret that.

~ In 2010, I must not let myself do something just because people want me to. I have to follow my heart, and think through my options before the decision is actually made. One wrong decision made could affect my life in so many negative ways, like the decision to stay in JC.

2) I have learned not to fall in love with one of my good friends

- I am a jealous person. Always have been, always will be. And especially when I hang out with a group of friends, envy surfaces when other friends communicate with the special one. No matter how hard I tried to supress these feelings of envy for the sake of friendships with other friends, it was unsuccessful. I let love blind me.

~ In 2010, I must not fall in love with one of my good friends. Object if you will- I really think that this is the best thing for me to do to curb the problem from recurring again.

3) I have learned not to run away from my problems

- Throughout the entire year, i have ran away from school. I couldn't cope with the school work; everything was just too difficult for me. So I figured the best thing to do would be to call in sick and not turn up for school at all. As a result of this, my studies deteriorated even more, and I started to get 'phobias' for certain subjects. I didn't understand even the basics of these few subjects, and my other smarter schoolmates were already going into the intermediate parts of the syllabus. I didn't do my tutorials, so this put me in even more shit. And of course, I didn't ask for help from tutors.

~ In 2010, (hopefully if I pick the right choice in poly- something I'm passionate and interested about), I must put in effort in all that I do- difficult or not. I cannot afford to let my parents, and more importantly, myself, down. It's time to step up. No more skipping lessons, I must ASK when unsure.

4) I have learned not to let failed friendships get the better of me

- I've always had friendship problems, since primary school. I guess I'm a difficult person to get along with. But then this year, I made one of the biggest decision of my life (leaving MJC) , and a failed friendship was one of the reasons for my leaving. Stupid, yes. But I just get affected by friendships, to the point where I find myself dejected and unwanted- eventually leading to my withdrawal from the school. Of course there were other more major reasons I wanted to leave, but sometimes, even the more minute reason counts sometimes.

~In 2010, I will try not to be a bitch. I have to be able to get along well with other people no matter what. I know for a fact that there would be a lot of project work in poly, so I have to be able to get along with everyone, if not, my studies would be affected..I wouldnt turn up for school..you know the whole thing.

5) I have learned that I should never doubt a best friend

- In 2009, I went through some shit with a friend. I felt hurt that things had changed so much, and that we weren't as close as we once were. I blamed my other friends for doing this to our friendship. The pain I felt during the phase was too overwhelming and excruciating. It was even worse than those times when I got rejected/ going through unrequited love. Truth is, I was making a mountain out of a molehill. I can't exactly cling on to friends forever. In a different environment, things would be different.

~ In 2010, I must learn to accept change. Things may be different, and I may not spend as much time as I did with this friend before, but I have to bear in mind, that this doesnt change the friendship one bit. As mentioned before in my blog, another friend of mine said that 'Distance makes the heart fonder'. So if anything, my relationship with my best friend may grow even stronger. And I should not, at one bit, doubt the friend.

6) I have learned that every cloud has a silver lining

- I have always been a negative person. Somehow, I don't see that good things until I'm done with eveything. Then I'll feel remorseful because I'd realise that I didn't appreciate the goodness until it was gone. And that is really a painful feeling. It feels like as if you missed out on something great that happened, just because you were blinding by other things that you more more affected by (see point 1, 4). In true fact, I was blessed with a coulple of good friends in JC, like Sharifah, Khair, KP, Aamilah, Faith, Afiqah.. These are the friends (plus Razeef) that I want to keep for life. I want to be in poly and always remember these friends, because they were there for me when I needed help the most.

~ In 2010, I must be an optimist. I must always have a positive outlook on life. I may face adversities, but the strongest cure to overcome this is positivity. Only then, would I be able to appreciate all that good things that I have been blessed with. I have to do things that would make me happy (Project Happy), think of happy thoughts, and hence, be a happy person in general. Also, I must appreciate everything that God has blessed me with, because if it were not for Him, I would not be where I am today.

Okay, now on to happier things!

These are the events in 2009 I would never forget. Not even in a million years :)

Not in chronological order,

...and soo many other times where pictures were not snapped.

Point is, 2009 was both horrible and great. Largely horrible. But nonetheless, I'm thankful for all the outings, travelling, play-watching, birthday parties.. If it were not for these, I probably would have died.

So here's to a new year, filled with new possibilities just waiting to be explored. Personally I can't wait too start schooling in a polytechnic- I'm ready to embrace change. However, at the same time I'll never forget 2009. Horrible as it seemed, the experiences I went through thought me valuable life-long lessons.

Off to text,

Hanna B.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Rupert & Emma talk about their reading habits for the Harry Potter book series.

I'm like Emma. Haha but at the same time, I think Rupert is so cute! :)

HEY BITCHAZZ.

I'm back from Malaysia! What a trip it was. Bittersweet, I must say. It had both positive and negative points. But let's just say that when the plane touched Singapore ground, I was immensely relieved.

Basically I've realised that Singapore is like the best country in Asia- like ever. I mean, you would think that Kuala Lumpur could give Singapore a run for her money, right? Well think again. In sooooo many aspects, Singapore's just one notch above.

Okay so first day, my family had Christmas dinner at my aunt's place. So my sister and I grabbed the opportunity to dress up! I wore a black dress that that I recently bought from Dorothy Perkins- on sale, of course. And I paired it with a purple chain from Diva!

Sista & Me :)

My uncle also took the trouble to craft a menu for us! We were in awe when he showed it to us. That's why I love my relatives there- when they know that they're having guests, they really go all out!

Front

The menu itself!

Okay so that night (as seen in the menu), we had...

...which equates to A LOT of food.

Second day, just the same,

CARL'S JUNIOR FOR LUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!

Chilli Cheese Fries is LOVE!!!

(Okay just in case you haven't realised, I've gone into the food aspect of the trip, heh)

And the next day, during lunch-

NANDOOOOOOOSSSS!!!!

Extra Hot Peri Peri Chicken!

And finally, on our last night, we celebrated my cousin's birthday! Again, my aunt prepared an extravagant dinner for it! (although I didnt take pics of the food, haha. We gobbled them up before I could take a picture of it)

Caramel Pecan Cake from Secret Recipe!

But no my friends, my trip to KL wasn't just about food. It was about shopping, too!

I bought a top from Dorothy Perkins, a top from Topshop, a vest from Cotton On (haha big joke right, since I work there. But it was sold out in Singapore, so I got it there!) & a beee-u-tiful ring from Forever 21!

Spent some awesome time with my sister in the hotel room. Gosh I love her so much. She's a great person, and I love it that we're getting close now that I'm finally growing up ;)

SOOOOOO yes, that's about the whole trip, folks!

So today was Aysha's birthday! My niece/cousin, if you havent been keeping up. So we went to Escape Theme Park, which isnt exactly my favourite place, but I had fantastic company, so I still had fun! (pictures havent been uploaded, will upload soon!)

Left early to meet razeef at parkway parade and was surprised to see Liyana, Tiara & Irsyad there! Love those people to bits! Its all these small gatherings that make my day :)

Okay I gotta go now- talking to Razeef on the phone.

(Alright, alright! I'll give you attention now, Razeef! Sheesh!),
Hanna B.

;)

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Gosh, I'm exhausted, I swear.

*sighs*

Yesterday I went to eat lunch at Breeks with Razeef! Yay. We had the students special thingy. Black Pepper Chicky for me! And I ordered Nutella Milkshake. Myg, the Nutella Milkshake there really rocks! It was the second time I ordered it, and I wasn't any less satisfied than the first time I ordered it. In fact, it tasted even better!

Okay so after that, Raz and I had to make our way to Parkway cause we were supposed to work. It wasnt confirmed for me tho, so I had to call my store manager and then she said that I didnt have to work. So I followed Raz to parkway, bought some stuff for my mum and left. While I was in the #31 bus at around the VJC bustop, my store manager told me to come back again because they were rather short-handed in the store. SIGH. So I had to stop, cross the road and take another bus back to parkway.

So in the end, Razeef & I worked till 11pm. Basically the both of us hate to work till closing, cause there's a lot of packing up to do, which gets a bit boring/tiring after awhile. Went home after that.

By the time I slept, it was around 2.30am. And then my sister had to wake me up at 9am this morning cause the both of us had a threading/waxing appointment at 10.30am. So I dragged my butt out of bed and showered..blah blah.

My sis is now currently at Bugis shopping. I really wanted to go along with her, because come on, who wouldnt wanna shop? But I was just too overcome with fatigue that I had to go home. So here I am, lying down on my bed, listening to oasis with my eyelids getting heavier by the minute. I really think I should take a nap.

*yawns*

What a boring post right? Sorry guys :(

Good Night, wait I mean, Good Afternoon folks! (Oh God, I'm so messed up),

Hanna B.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The trailer for the new and upcoming movie, Valentine's Day! I can't wait to watch it! I'm guessing that it's like the American version of Love Actually. And I LOVE Love Actually :)

Oh yes, and the two Taylors are acting too! So cute!

Monday, December 21, 2009

OMG HI EVERYONE!

'Finally an update!', you guys must be thinking.

God I miss the cyber world. It feels weird using my laptop now- I've been so used to surfing the net via the small, and I emphasise, SMALL screen of my ipod touch.

I LIKE IT BIG.

Okay whatever that sounds wrong, haha. Okay so anyways, these past few days have been awesome, I've been too free and too busy. Ironic, much? Well basically there are times where I feel too bored and free, looking for just about anything to indulge in, just to pass time. And then there are the times where it feels like I have too many things to do within such a short period of time! The latter usually happens when I'm working @ cotton on, of course.

Without the laptop, I've been indulging in reading. I was just telling my friends recently (before the laptop charger got spoiled) that I lost my love for reading. Those were the days in Sec 1 where I used to read like 3-5 books per week and try to beat my other classmate in the student who could read the most number of books for Reading Period. Yes sometimes I laugh at myself when I look back at my unbelievably lame and stupid antics.

Ah yes, and I've read 3 books so far- the first three Harry Potter books in the series. Now that I can finally use my laptop, I sure hope that I won't lose my love for reading again!

Okay so on my 'off' days,

I've been out with Razeef, Sheila, the sister, and the Cullens! Fantastic buncha people, all of 'em.

Recently celebrated Liyana's birthday on the 18th at her place. I had sucha great time! All of us just talked, and reminisced about the good ol' days in secondary school. Everyone who mattered was there, and it was definitely a night to remember:) Stayed over at liyana's place after that too! Chit chatted, gossiped :D & watched Gossip Girl. Thank you so much, Liyana, for a wonderful night!

Will be going off to Malaysia on Thursday, so I'll also be spending Christmas over there. Can't wait for all the sales, having Christmas Dinner on the 24th, and spending time with my family there.

Ahhh yes, you must be thinking- Christmas dinner? But Hanna doesn't celebrate Christmas! Hahahhaha yes I don't, but you see, my family is very festive, and we like to seize any opportunity to cook special food and have fun family gatherings. My aunt is even gonna make stuffed chicken! Haha cant wait :D

And I am very very pleased to add that Project Poly Fashionista is becoming a success! Its only December and I've bought like A LOT of new clothes. I'm sure that by April when the school term starts, I'll have an entirely new wardrobe of clothes, YAY! Its about time :)

Gettin' new songs for the wand,

Hanna B.