Even though lessons have already began, life as a JC1 student is still rather relaxed. A typical school day begans with me waking up at 6.25am (instead of 6am during my Crescent days) and being whisked off to school by car to NYJC after breakfast. I usually reach school at 7.20am. Lessons began at 8am but we haven't learnt anything heavy yet so it's usually the teacher letting us try 'introductory' assignments or talking about the subject syllabus. In between, there are breaks which can be as loooong as 3hrs. To pass time, I'd hang around the Drum (the school library, no idea why it's so called) reading Empress Orchid which is pretty intriguing. School ends between 1pm and 2pm. Because we've been doing mainly light lessons, there is no homework issued so I can indulge in my hobbies when I get back.
Stress-free life huh? It is such a far cry from the Dark Days of 2006. I remember the Sec 4s being left out of certain fun activities such as Ronin's concert because we had to do some mock exam instead in preparation for the 'O' Levels. The juniors also began their holidays earlier than we did and could excercise their right to flock to cinemas to watch drool-worthy movies. On the other hand, we the Sec 4s were up to our ears in books, cramming information into our brains in spite of the information overload. Sweat, blood, tears...you name it, we've shed it.
I heard the current Sec 4s are having it a little worse than we did. Apparently, they have to stay back till 5,45pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays! That, plus the usual packed timetable and increasingly common mock exams. Sheesh. Well, all I can say is: Study hard and smart NOW and then you will truly be able to enjoy your holidays without any regrets.
******* Speaking of the holidays, did I tell you all what a super-duper productive December holiday I had last year? Productive in terms of enjoymaent and knowledge gained that is.
The Wans' enriching Europe trip
I read about 6 books(excluding the ones I reread)
A sharp spike in number of Bleach episodes watched
Learnt how to cook potato patties
Went out with squadmates twice
Improved manga drawing skills
Blogged more
THE BEST EVER: Downloaded a Paint Shop Pro 11 trial (thanks Mum!) and discovered how to use it on my own. I can do some pretty good digital art pieces now.
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To quote Tigger, TTFN, tata for now!
And I will always think of you as the sun*
I'M YING YI
a.k.a Yiggy,YY.28 April:).Crescent Red Cross Cadet.The 4th Silicon electron*.Is a DEVIANT* Gothic Bohemian punk rocker.
Also an ANIMANIAC(anime-fan).Bookworm.Rock music!LORD OF THE RINGS, FINAL FANTASY.more ENERGY than all comets of the universe put2gether.Hardcore Romantic.DARK personality.Black & Pink!
