Volunteerism

For every ten people who think Community Involvement Programme is nothing but a waste of time, there will be one who finds it meaningful. Indeed, CIP is not the best way to educate young people about compassion, but it is one of the more efficient ways to get youths to start caring for the community. Therefore, I feel that the requirement of minimum 6 hours of CIP is necessary as it marks the beginning of volunteerism for some. For the others, more have to be done to encourage a more proactive attitude about volunteerism.

Wobble

I went for training this afternoon after mother tongue listening compre. Glad that I finally excercised but I'm kinda suffering now. My arms and legs can hardly move, only my fingers can though they tremble sometimes. Its not really aching, its just no strength, like jelly. Despite that, I'm feeling so much better now, like more alert.

Now that there is hardly any OTHER work, I have more time for studies, which made me realise that I quite like studying, like learning new things. I told my mum and she thought that I was crazy but almost immediately, she said, 'then I expected better results for your Os.' Yes, bad move for me. Also, since I have a little more time, I took up reading, something that I forsake quite a long while ago. I enjoy it!

Dynamite by Taio Cruz
I throw my hands up in the air sometimes,
Saying ay-oh, gotta let go.
I wanna celebrate and live my life,
Saying ay-oh, baby let's go

Skypark

Feeling like I could fall but knowing I wouldn't :D

A sweet escape.

This week only consisted of four working days but it is really a long and tiring week. With never-ending geography questions to do, the many various tests and remedials kicking in and on-going AEP Coursework, there is no doubt that I am SO TIRED OF BEING SO TIRED ALL THE TIME!

However, I am really happy today:) My Aunt got a hotel room at Marina Bay Sands and invited me along. The hotel design is thoughtful and posh. More importantly, smiles greeted me everywhere (except from my fellow singaporeans). I manage to get a dip in the pool at the skypark. Though the weather was gloomy, the scenery was still breathtaking. I can almost imagine how surreal it will look if there was a sunset.

From a certain distance, one looks like he/she is going to tip over accidentally and drop a whooping 57 floors. Closing the distance, I find myself getting cheated. I honestly thought that at the edge of the swimming pool, I will be able to look down at the entrance of the hotel and fear for my life; like the only thing that separates me from floating and dropping is a thin sheet of glass. To my disappointment, there is a drain and a pavement that is not accessible to public. Yes, it did not occur to me how dangerous it would be and that water will be overflowing non-stop without these barriers. Despite that, being able to enjoy the view from the edge of the world is satisfying. Overall, I had a great time there.

Can't wait to go there again!

Holiday Homework

What happened to work hard and play hard? During term period, students make their time in school count by doing enormous amount of schoolwork while juggling with many additional activities. They look forward to each weekend for time to take a breather and of course, catch up on work. After ten long weeks, the holiday they have been waiting for is finally here, but along with piles of holiday homework. Where is the justice in this?