Even though the holidays are coming, I have the feeling that I must go to school almost everyday regardless whether is it to study or ADC. After knowing that Royston has successfully got into the Director's List and Lovell getting a scholarship, I have the urge to work harder in both aspect; CCA and academics.. Argh!!! Come on Syahrin!! be the JAck of all Trades!!

Syahrin's holiday = ADC+Study+U Kiss's concert(maybe)+Berkelah Expedition... Weee!

A promise is a promise. After getting the semestral exam results a few months back, I have promised myself that I will be a super hardworking person academically and aim to get a bond at the end of the first semstral exam this year. Nothing will get in my way. No slacking, BGR and anything that will keep me away from studying. I will no longer go out to study. It is either in school or at home. Alone or with a few of my 0906 peeps. I do hope that I will be able to achieve this goal. Syahrin hwaiting!!

Clash of the Titans movie review

I personally feel that the movie is both informative and entertaining. Greek mythology must have been a chore to study and to know about but the movie made it sound so simple. From Medusa, Zeus and Hades, it was quite a treat for a fantasy movie junkie like me. Nonetheless, I do feel that the movie should have been longer in terms of plot and action sequence.
Overall, I give the movie a 3/5

One more day and attachment here I come. Yes, I agree that going for attachment again after a one week break is indeed tiring but what can we do? Are we going to sulk like this when we become staff nurses in the future?
I miss my peeps in school & I do hopeI willbe able to see them after May 14!

start of a new calender

I will be in year 2 in less than 10 days & it just occured to me that I will be more stressed out than last year. Responsibilities are coming my way & I do hope I will be able to handle them in every way possible. My aim for the new academic year in NYP is to get higher grades & if possible get a bond with one of the hospitals in Singapore. Not forgetting to spend more time with my ADC peeps as I'm missing them like crazy and was not able to meet them during the break due to attachment.

to bust or not to bust?

What would you do if somebody really close to you did something wrong? Are you going to bust them right away or wait for the right moment to do so? But, you know that the longer it takes to bust that person,the more the person will do the wrong thing. Just say you found out that your closest friend is out there gambling like a mad man, would you bust him or her right away or would you keep it a secret? Yes, I know that the right thing to do is to bust them as quickly as possible but is it that easy? You know that your friendship is on the line but it will be wrong to leave him just like that. I'm at a cross road.

What am I to you? Do you really expect me to be there for you while you treat me like some kind of a door mat? I think what Mum said was right.

Being able to cycle with Skater Girl for the past few days was fun. Who knew that cycling from Bedok North to Bedok Reservoir could take up close to 1 hour? Whenever I wanted to cycle on the road, she would freak out due to traffic. During which, I shared some of my fun facts and revealed to her some of the things that I have never done in my life.

Today, we went over to Star World HQ to collect her Kris Allen tickets and she was jumpy like a bunny. I must admit, I was too. Sadly, I was not able to accompany her to both his concert and meet and greet session due to the venue and time respectively. Oh well, I just hope she gets me an autograph of Kris Allen and I am happy enough. Congrats to Skater Girl for winning the tickets and I do hope she will have a great time meeting the current American Idol in person. Baik Nad!
Finally, I'm so C0ol

Victory to New Victory!

After a short day in school, Bonded Boy brought Skater Girl, Lady Chillax and myself to eat at New Victory, an Indian restaurant just beside of Zam Zam. He told us that his father always brought him there to eat & I was curious what was so great abouut the place. He ordered a large plate of beef murtabak & the 4 of us shared almost equally. When I started to eat, it felt the murtabak just sinks inside my mouth. The dough was freaking soft! It was so soft & crispy that I think even an old man with reduced number of teeth will be able to enjoy the whole plate. WooHoo! SEDAP LIKE CRAZY!!
I was glad that Bonded Boy brought us there as without him introducing the restaurant to me, I will never think such a place ever existed. Thank you Ammar! Also I also want to thank Skater Girl & Lady Chillax for a great afternoon. The 4 of us had fun & I do hope it won't be our last.

Finally, I'm so c0ol!

Last Supper with ADC

If I were to describe ADC in one word, it would definitely be CAMERA-CRAZY. As soon as a person starts toholda camera, my cca peeps will run infront of the person like mad men, pushing one another just to get into a picture. I have to admit, I am indeed one of them. I seriously think it is an impulse thing.

Having said that, eating dinner with them ADC was actually an experience like no other. All of us were engrosed by all the food served & everybody wanted to try a little of everything. Some tasted great while some were just BLUEEK, especially that soursop thing in a cup. It was super sour that my eyes started to twitch a little. We spent about 2 hours eating sushi, spaghetti, baby octupos, dim sum, durian puff etc.

After which, the new sub-committee was revealed. Congrats to all of them who were chosen! Even though I'm not one of the chosen ones, I was not upset as I knew that perhaps I will be able to shine in different areas. Who knows.

Oh yes, before I forget, I finally met R after 6 years of not meeting her! To those of you who don't know who R is, let's just say I regard her as a good friend. I was shocked to see her that I shrieked a little. She looks way better than the primary school days. Good Job R! After all those communicaton without visual and audio aid, I was glad having to meet her, even for a short while.

Finally, I'm so C0ol!

the day that made my week

Thank God. I finally managed to go back to JYSS to play with one of my metal babies..Both of them were standing in the store room since last year and nobody had even played with them. When I opened my Yanagisawa saxophone, it's like a reunion like never before. I was also glad to see my cute little juniors, happy as always, saying hello to me. It has been quite a while since I saw them & it was indeed nice spending time with them. With a new conductor coming in to the band, I honestly think that it is good as by this, they will create new music, with a new conductor, thus opening a new chapter. Welcome Mr Ng!

Having the chance to meet up with my teachers was also the highlight of the day. From Mr Ryan Tan, Mr Ivan Tan, Mr Alsagoff, Mdm Yang, Ms Nadiah, Ms Z & Big Momma F. I felt as though I was a student in JYSS again & catching up with them was great.

Dinner with Jules, Shik & Ms Z was really the best. We had fun chatting about the old days, what's up in our lives & what our future are going to look like. Not forgetting the occasiOnal lame jokes that Ms Z told us.

Lastly, having the day off to go back to JYSS was hands down the best day of the week. It felt as though all my worries had disappeared & I'm loving every moment. I don't know why but I still do love JYSS.

You guys made my day.

koko crunch & honey star

It's been quite some time since I visited my metal babies. They have been sleeping in their boxes and I blame myself for not spending more time with them. I don't think that anybody will understand the loving relationship that we had for almost 3 years. To be honest, I can't bear looking at another person playing them. They are so dear to me & it is indeed hard letting them go.

Finally, tomorrow I will be visiting them & I do hope that we can make magic.
I love my 2 saxophones.

Finally completed my essay assignment! After all those times meeting up with Nadirah at MacD & callling Sabreena non-stop I do hope to get a descent grade for my essay. Please God! Help me pass! It took me 2 long weeks to complete this 1500 word essay & I hope it pays off.
I still need to study for 2 more tests coming up very soon & I don't think I have the time to slack anymore.. Drive like crazy until you blow up. BOOM!

What are my resolutions for the new year?
- making more great friends
- get good grades & hopefully into D's list (if God's willing)
- get a job!
- be a splendid volunteer for the YOG
- achieve in anything that comes along the way

my mind is totally blank.. I can't think of anything.. Too caught up with holiday assignments.. sorry

Bon Voyage Sis!

As I waved goodbye to my big sister as she departed from Singapore to Japan, it made me realise that there is more to life rather than just books,television & relationships. I do agree that there are all important but we ought to have a break! She told me that she always dreamt about going to places when she was young. Indeed, her wish came true. She can go crazy in Japan for all I care but make sure she gets me nice souvenier. ;)
Am I jealous that she was able to travel out of South East Asia? Honestly, I'm not jealous even a little bit as I know that she worked her a*s off to collect the money to go there. She deserves a break & who knows maybe she will bring back a boyfriend home. Just imagine having a Japanese brother-in-law. Confirm got language barrier & I have the feeling that imaginary guy will be unable to handle the heat of the sun if he were to come here. Pss..Hangus!!
But,seriously, I do want my big sister to get married as it will be my only chance to get a brother-in-law as my other 2 older siblings are none other then my big bros. I do hope that my wish comes true & I will be able to hear kpak bing bing at the void deck any moment.
Finally, I'm so c0ol!

Too young for BGR?

When I look at students at the age of 12 dating, I always wonder if it is right or not. Who are we to decide if these students are indeed crushing on each other or just merely doing it because it is the "in" thing nowdays? I personally think that it is just puppy love & it may just survived for a month or so but what makes me have the heebeejeebees is when they started to hug each other. LIKE MEREPEK AH! It is as though they are 21 instead of 12. As the Malays say it, they are just Budak Hingus. They thought that it is cool holding hands & hugging each other outside of their PRIMARY SCHOOL & whoever who does not have any partners are considered lame.

What happened to all those innocent times we used to have in primary school where we hated the opposite sex as we were afraid that they might give us koodies or whatever? Are children nowdays being exposed to things that are rated NC16 instead of G? Whatever it is, I do think that children in this generation are indeed growing up too fast. Some have even put on make up & dating some dude from secondary school.
Finally, I'm so cool.

Climb On! 2009

Having to go to a bouldering carnival for the first time was actually kind of fun. Not only are you able to test your abilities as a boulderer, you can also meet new friends. It just so happens that my friends & I became acquaintance with some of the boulderers from Springfield Secondary. I was not surprised at all to see them there as rockclimbing is a niche CCA in their school. So basically they are people you cannot under estimate.
The experience was worth it even though I was not able to complete most routes. Oh well, at least I tried. I do hope that if I were given a chance, I would want to come back & join Climb On! 2010. Finally, I'm So Co0l.

Thank God that the new term in school started out on a good note. I was so glad that I was able to catch up on what has been going on with my other friends. Even though my position as the Event Organiser of my class was taken up by Shahida, I was actually happy for her because to be honest, she is a better organiser than I am. Also, I had found out that another one of my cousins is currently studying in NYP for Advance Diploma in Nursing.
Oh well, before the new term started, I had promised myself that I would be a better man or tennage boy for that matter and I do hope to achieve it as I do want to start anew from friendship to academic results. The last 2 days of school had been great & I do want it to be equally great or even greater for the weeks to come. Finally, I am very much cooler than I used to be.

Ubin Ahoy!

After a whole day cycling in Pulau Ubin, I must say that I have now respect cycling as a sport. I thought cycling was just a breezy activity that you can always do downstairs with your neighbours but I was dead wrong. It takes skills & a lot of leg muscles to cycle, especially for long distance or on a bumpy road. It was my first time cycling that hard for a day all around Ubin. But, don't get me wrong, it was the best thing that had happened to me since I went there in 2007 for OBS. From going uphill,downhill & even on muddy grounds, the GEREK feeling was there. Also, the trip made me realise that there's more to Ubin than just going for OBS. People do make a living over there & no, they don't look like jungle people with spears on their hands. They are just normal people who opens up bike shops & seafood reastaurants for patrons. All in all, going to Ubin was not a waste of time.
Finally, I'm S0 c0ol ;)

When Mehboob meets Rechmi

Having a day out with my secondary school mates was great indeed. After almost 1 year not meeting them face to face, many changed for the better. I told myself that I will not let my time with them go to a waste & treasure every moment. For 12 hours of going out to celebrate Hari Raya with them, I must say that it was the only day that I might actually gain 3 kilos. We visited about 10 houses & almost every house had food prepared for us. Woah! FOOD GALORE! From Mee Soto,Fried Noodles,Roti Curry,Fruits & not forgetting all those kuehs. At first, I was happy because it means that I will never go hungry by the time I got home. But, as the day closes in, daint was I wrong. I could not take it anymore & took only a few bites of each dish.
All in all, I did not regret every second spent with my mates as we were all reminiscing the old days & laughing at each others' jokes. Thank God for the most Gerek day ever.Finally, I'm so C0ol. ;)