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My power is Telekinesis.

Explanation: This power of yours means that you can make material things move, like for e.g. making the remote control fly over you just by thinking it. As all powers, this is a great gift to have. It is also helping you out since it allows you to be lazy and have things brought to you without moving a finger. But if you move over to the immoral side this power can be used as destroying peoples property or similar things. As a person you are easy going and just like to have a good time. There is nothing wrong with that, but people may see you as incredibly lazy and irresponsible. You prefer being out watching a movie or something than staying home and doing the math assignment. Your outlook is fairly positive but you are aware everything isn't as nice as you'd like it to be. But this doesn't stop you and even if you can be sensitive, you get over things pretty quickly. In school you could be considered as the fun one among your friends and could get along with different categories of people fairly easy. You mean no intentional harm on those around you, but some people may think you're too happy and/or stupid.

Negative aspects: Because you don't like to have things depending on you, this power may be seen as just something cool you have, and not as a helping gift. Also you can get too egotistical at times without bothering to care for others. That is why it's good to do some self-reflecting every once in a while to see that you're not going overboard.

Cool! I always fantasized about having superpowers. Not that I actually have them now but somehow taking this quiz makes attaining superpowers seem more "possible". I'm fantasizing again. Whahaha.

There are 12 powers altogether. They include: Clairvoyance (ability to look into the future), Time Control, Transportation, Breathing under water, Telekinesis, Ability to Fly, Super Strength, Super Speed, Transformation, Mind Control, Extreme Healing Powers and Controlling an Element.

The powers I always dreamed of having: Clairvoyance, Time Control, Transportation, Telekinesis, Ability to Fly and Mind Control. Haha. I sure am greedy.

Come to think of it, breathing under water would be a great advantage when I'm swimming, so I want that too. Haha. Fantasizing again.

Anyway, if you want to take the quiz, go to "What Power is Compaitable with You?".

Enjoy!

I just realised that I haven't been blogging for more than a week. Nothing to blog about.

The last week, I've been studying hard. Not as hard as I would like to, but at least I did some revision.

I stayed back in school almost everyday last week to study in the library until 6pm when it closes. Luckily I had Li Yue for company, if not it would be really boring.

I find it better to study there than at home because I get really distracted when there are other people around who are doing something else other than studying. It's the same with Li Yue, so we can study together.

Besides, I tend to snack when I'm studying so it's good for me that we're not allowed to eat in the library.

I'm having my Physics School Practical Exam (SPA) later. I finished preparing for it but still going to look through my notes soon.

And after SPA, I'll be going to the library to study, with Li Yue.

I really, really hope to do well for my promos. I want to take Econs and Maths S paper and get chosen for the SMU accounting Advance Placement Course.

Everytime when I lose motivation to study, I think about how disappointed I'll be when I receive my lousy results then I go on studying again.

But sometimes, it doesn't really work because I just don't feel like studying, don't feel like thinking, don't feel like doing anything at all.

Haiz. Just have to deal with it. Just imagined how sad I'll be if I receive my lousy results. Have to go start studying already. Bye!

Everytime when I go to my Uncle's house for family gatherings during special occasions, I feel pressured by my cousins.

Today is no exception.

It's mid-autumn festival today so as usual, all of us went to my uncle's house.

The family on my Dad's side is a big one so we only get to see one another only during special occasions like Chinese New Year, Christmas or my Grandma's death anniversary.

And the reason why I feel pressured by my cousins is that all of them are so slim and pretty. The girls that is.

The guys are average. But being a girl, I feel more pressured by the females.

Every single one of them has a good figure.

As far as I know, none of them, except one, takes slimming pills.

The one who takes slimming pills is a real beauty. She's really slim, has really fair complexion and a great fashion sense. Makes me so jealous.

The others don't take slimming pills and they don't exactly go on diets so I wonder how they can maintain their lean figures.

They're always cald in short shorts, hipster jeans, tight shirts... You get the idea.

For me, I'm not exactly fat.

Just that I'm not that thin.

My weight is 53kg.

Compared to most of my classmates, I'm on the heavier side since they're all under 50.

Everytime I leave my uncle's house, I'll be coming up with some new exercise or diet plan so that I can look just as pretty as my cousins.

But, it always fails since it's always some unattainable plan like losing 1 or 2kg a week.

Haiz. As usual I came up with a plan to lose weight.

I'll just eat less, and try to kick my habit of snacking when I'm studying and exercise 3 times a week.

This sounds really reasonable.

That's because I'm blogging about it. I tend to think stuff over before I write them in my posts so you can't see the unrealistic side of me from here.

Besides, not many of my cousins turned up today so I didn't feel so bad.

I guess it's just envy. I'm not sad with my weight or how I look, just that I think how much better it would be if I was thinner.

Don't worry, I'm not suffering from depression or anything and I won't resort to taking slimming pills.

I'm just airing my grouses here. I'll be alright soon and continue to love myself the way I am!

Something kinda weird happened today.

I was going home from Bedok bus interchange and was in the queue when the guy behind me in the queue asked me something.

Guy: This bus goes to Tampines right?

Me: Yah.

(short pause)

Guy: You're from Vj?

Me: Ya.

Guy: I like your school's uniform.

Me: Thanks.

(another pause)

Guy: You must be buzy preparing for prelims right?

Me: I'm in year 1, no prelims, but I'm having promos soon, so also quite buzy.

(I was trying to be friendly! If not later he think Vj people are stuck up snobs who whole day only say "ya" then how? Not my fault what.)

Guy: How come you never wear your college pin?

Me: It's on the right side of my collar. (Shows pin)

Guy: Oh, why don't you wear on the other side?

Me: Explain... Blah blah blah...

Then he asked me a lot of other stuff like what subject combi I'm in, which bus stop I'm alighting at, etc.

I was just answering his questions nicely. In fact, I didn't really want to talk because I was tired and was planning to catch a bit of sleep on the bus.

Then I realised that we were alighting at the same bus stop. And he said "Great! Then we can chit-chat on the way".

What? You want me to sleep talk is it? I'm so tired already, still want me to talk.

When we got up the bus, he sat down beside me, and we talked some more.

In the end, I found out that he's a full time tuition teacher, teaching Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Economics. He was from ACJC and his name is Peter.

Why would I wanna know all these stuff?!

Anyway, it wasn't that bad talking to him la.

Later, he asked what do I like to do.

Me: I like bowling, roller blading...

Peter: So you like the beach huh? You go to the beach often?

Me: Er... ya.

Peter: You so to Pasir Ris beach frequetly is it?

Me: Ya. (As if! I just didn't what else to say.)

Peter: Maybe next time if you want to go to the beach and can't find a friend to go with you, then you can call me. I don't have girlfriend so I'm free most of the time.

Me: Ok. (What else could I say?)

Peter: Let me give you my number.

Me: Oh. Ok. (Takes out handphone reluctantly.)

Save his number.

Peter: I guess it wouldn't be convenient for you to give me your number so you just call me if you want to go out.

Me: Ok. (I really, really didn't know what else to say! Ahh! Save me!)

After a while...

Peter: Do you have a boyfriend?

Me: Ya. (Can't imagine what would happen if I said no.)

Luckily, it was time to alight and we alighted.

FINALLY! Phew!

It's such a weird experience.

I've never experienced it before.

Anyway, if any of you out there wants to know a full-time tuition teacher called Peter, was from ACJC, teaches Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Economics and most importantly of all, does not have a girlfriend, you can ask me.

I still have his number saved in my phone.

Call him for what?

To ask how much he charges for tuition la!

What else?!

Holidays are over.

Or as my teachers call it, study break is over.

Yup, and it's back to school.

One week is gone in just a blink of an eye. Haiz. I've just started getting used to waking up late and watching too much television.

But I don't really feel like it's a big change for me to go back to school. After all, I've barely got into the holiday mood.

It was just like any morning today. Just that there was a little twist.

My brother woke up earlier than me.

It may not seem like a big deal, but the thing is, I'm usually the one who wakes him up. He's always in bed even after I change into my uniform.

He was excited to go to school. He's been saying that he misses his friends the past few days.

I guess it's true for me too since I kinda miss Sheryl and Li Yue.

But he was in such a good mood today that he gave me his mp3 earphones.

Actually he bought new ones yesterday so he wouldn't be needing the old ones.

They're quite new actually. Just that he wants the more expensive type and since mine has such a short wire, I gladly took his.

Haha. Made me feel so happy. What a way to start the new term.

School was alright today.

But there was a feeling of emptiness in the school since the year 2s were having their prelims.

The canteen seems much emptier before assembly and the library was jam packed with people around the lunch hour.

It's no wonder, half the school was having exam.

It feels really weird not to see the year 2s around in school. But it's too bad that they won't be having lessons anymore. I'll definitly miss them.

Anyway, reflecting back on my holiday, I realised that I haven't done as much revision as I planned to. Seems like the whole week passed without me realising it.

I didn't do my EoM for project work, tutorials and I did only a little revision.

That's why I stayed up till 12.30am last night to rush out my tutorials for today. Haha. I had a whole week to do them, but had to wait till the last minute.

And I haven't been able to sleep well these few days. I'll only fall asleep like one hour after I go to bed. But the weird thing is, I feel tired the whole day and can't sleep when I have the chance to. Freaky!

I also realise that I haven't really been posting anything worth reading these few days. Maybe nothing much has happened and somehow, I lost my inspiration to blog. Must be the exam stress. Haha.

But, exams are still like 2 weeks away and I'm already like that. Can't imagine what will happen on the day of the exam.

I think I'm putting too much pressure on myself. Maybe I should learn to relax a little.

But, come to think of it, promos are important.

They determine if you can take S papers and if you get chosen for any job or research attachments.

Maybe I should find a balance in life. It's not all about studies, if not I'll regret that I didn't enjoy myself enough at the end of JC life.

Whatever... I'm contridicting myself here.

Went to Suntec City with Kaijun today.

The plan was to go for lunch, do some stuff in between then go to the food fair for dinner.

He had a paper in the morning so we met at 1am.

In short, we went for lunch, then bowled 3 games each, played pool, had a walk at the esplanade and went for dinner at Marina Square.

No details here because I won't want him telling his friends about everything we did too.

We didn't go to the food fair because my parents were there!

I told them that I went out with my friends but I didn't expect them to call me later saying that they were at the food fair and asked me if I wanted to join them.

So of course I didn't want to bump into them.

I was really afraid that I would meet them, even when we were at the Esplanade. I was trying to think of an excuse if I really met them. To explain why I was with a guy instead of my usual girlfriends. Couldn't think of anything reasonable though.

My parents don't want me to have a boyfriend in JC. They think I'm too young.

It's mostly my Mum actually. My Dad doesn't really mind, I think.

But the thing is, my parents dated in secondary school until they got married at the age of 26.

Secondary school?! I don't know what to say.

I haven't told my Mum anything yet, but I don't want to take the risk.

However, I feel that she's suspecting something because she asks me if I have a boyfriend or not once in a while. Haiz.

Better not let her know about my blog. Or else... I'm confirmed deadmeat.

My parents know what is a blog, but don't know that I have one. At least I think they don't. Haha. It's really easy to find out if they want to. They can just check the "history" section since I check on my blog everyday.

My brother probably knows that I do because the computer is in the living room so everyone can see when I'm blogging. I just make sure that no one's standing behind me reading.

Just hope things can remain the way they are. I really, really (x 1000) don't want my parents to know about this blog. I can't imagine the consequences if they do.

Went to Bedok library with Lu Jia and Bernice to study today.

We had lunch at Burger King, talking and eating at the same time. For more than an hour.

And the problem with having your friends read your blog is that they know what you're going to say.

For example, when I asked them if they watched Project Superstar, Lu Jia said that she knew I supported Jun Yang. Ahh...

Next time you all pretend not to know can? It's so weird having someone finish your sentences. Haha. But I'm glad that they read my blog though.

They gave me my belated birthday present and it was wrapped up very nicely. Inside was a lip gloss and nail polish. And the colours are so nice. I love it! Thanks!

Bernice helped me apply the nail polish and it made my nails feel cold. Haha. The card that Bernice gave was very nice too. She painted it herself but she didn't want me to read it then so I had to keep it.

After lunch, I went to the library with Bernice to study.

In the end, I managed to finish one chapter of Economics. That's quite little actually.

Then I got quite bored studying so I went to borrow a book on magic. I always wanted to borrow such a book but it was always on loan and unavailable.

I learned a simple trick using a $10 and $2 note. I showed it to Bernice and it was really fun.

I wanted to learn magic so that I can show my friends and have some fun. I'm also thinking that maybe I can do volunteer work at homes and bring some entertainment to others.

That's just a thought right now. Don't know if I will do it in the end or not.

We went back at about 4pm.

On the bus journey home, I read the card from Bernice. It had words scribbled all over it. Very nice! Thanks girl!

Anyway, it was really nice catching up with Bernice and Lu Jia. We should do this again another day.

I went to the gym today, and yesterday.

I should start working out since I haven't been going for swimming trainings since the competition. That's like almost 2 months!

So I can feel my muscles going soft, and a little weight gain.

Should start getting into shape again.

I decided not to do really strenous exercises because that'll make me hate exercising.

I know, because I've tried before.

For these 2 days, I've done some light jogging and weight training. It's not that tiring after all. It's even fun!

Just a few things to take note of when you go to the gym:

1) Music

This is the most important thing! Listen to fast, catchy songs to make your workout really enjoyable. And make sure it's loud! It's like dancing to the beat. I do 3 sets of 10 minute runs on the treadmill so each set lasts about 2 songs. It's easier to pass your time this way, rather than looking at the timer and counting down to the end of your exercise.

2) Handphone

Try not to bring your handphone, unless you're waiting for a really important call. It helps because you can concentrate on your exercise.

I like working out, because when I do, it keeps my mind off everything. I think about nothing and can only hear the loud music blasting away. Feels so relaxing!

3) Water

Drink warm water. Yup, that's right. WARM water. Not hot or cold water. No hot water because it's hot. Duh! Besides, you wouldn't want to make yourself warmer when you're perspiring like mad. Cold water isn't good for you because it lowers your body temperature too quickly. I forgot what it does to you, but it's just not good.

Warm water is in between. It feels nice since it's about the same temperature as your body. Anyway I can't drink cold water during exercise because it gives me a stomachache.

4) Air-con

If you're exercising in a gym where you can control the temperature, don't switch it on too low. If not, you won't be perspiring. It feels weird to exercise and stay dry. These 2 just don't go together. Perspiring makes you feel good too, but remember to take a bath later or you'll stink! Haha.

5) Attitude

Don't think of exercise as torture or you'll find yourself making excuses to skip your workout all the time. It should be fun. If you find it too tiring, lower the intensity. Doing a little is better then not excercising at all!

And cutting short your workout is a no-no. Don't even give yourself that option or you'll find yourself cutting corners all the time. Enjoy the workout and have fun!

That's all the tips I have for now. Remember to take lots of water afterwards and enjoy!

This post is dedicated to one of my best girlfriends, Hanjie.

I know Hanjie can also be a guy's name, some people told me before.

But this great friend I'm talking about is 100% female.

Wanna know why I think she's such a wonderful friend?

Because she's...

thoughtful,

helpful,

understanding,

always there to lend a listening ear,

and a helping hand,

and lots more...

I don't know how to put all her good qualities into words.

I met Hanjie in Secondary 1 in choir.

Then, we were in the same class in Secondary 3 and 4.

It's great to have her for company.

In choir, we used to complain about all the long practices and other stuff... Can't say too much about this because I know Lu Jia is reading and she was the choir president.

But we didn't have much to complain about la... Seriously! Only about the long practices and sectionals. Haha.

Hanjie is really good in her studies too so it was great to be in the same class as her.

She was so willing to share her notes and remind us about the important things to take note of for exams.

I know most people won't be willing to share these things since they studied so much harder than others. Why should others who didn't study benefit while they had to study like mad? I know I think that way sometimes. I guess we all do.

But Hanjie is an exception. She was never selfish with these stuff and so willing to help others.

In addition, she's really thoughtful too.

For example, we didn't get to meet during my birthday this year, so she was quite apologetic that she couldn't give me my present.

In the end, she sent me a sms wishing me happy birthday at 12.13am on my birthday. And sent me an email the day before. And sent me a card by post. And sent me another e-card today.

See, now you know why I say she's such a great friend.

Like I said in one of my previous posts, it's the thought that counts. I don't want to receive expensive presents, only sincere ones.

Her thoughtfulness has already been such a great present!

Also, whenever I feel down, she's the one I message because she'll always lend me a listening ear and encourage me whenever I need it.

She never seems to be unwilling to help.

That's why Hanjie is such a WONDERFUL friend to have.

Hanjie, if you're reading this, I LOVE YOU GIRLFRIEND! FRIENDS FOREVER!

(In case you're wondering, I'm 100% straight. I love her only as a best friend.)