This year, many things happened. one of it happened at the start of this year, shortly after CNY. I do not wish to let anyone know. However, I believe few people knows what have happened. It didn't just came to me as a shock. My family members, the some of the school teachers were shocked. During that period of time, not only was I busy with my school work, my parents were busy as well. my dad have to go to the hospital every evening after fetching my brother(s) and I home from school. sometimes, he have his dinner only late at night. I learnt to treasure those around me even more. especially my grandparents. I try to spend as much time with them as i can.
This year, there is SYF Competition. Athough I'm just a reserve, I helped teach my sec1 junior so that he can take over the parts I play. Although the incident mentioned earlier happened shortly aft CNY, I still try my best to attend every single practice, and try to help out in any way possible. At first, I did feel sad that I was a resrve. Then, I looked at things from a different angle. I felt that even though I do not need to participate in SYF competition, I should still put in an effort. I remembered what someone told me before- to put in 110% commitment in whatever I do.
For Mid-Year, I did not do well partly due to my commitment in my CCA. After SYF, I had more time to study. However, I had to prepare for my grade7 piano Exam. I was made to practice very hard. practice at least 4 hours a day during June holidays. and at least and hour on school days. I had to practice nothing less than four hours during the sept Holidays and had many extra lessons from my piano teacher, so that I can pass. I screwed up and still managed to pass.
After my piano exams, I did not have much time to prepare for my EOY exams. I had very little time to prepare. In fact, I had less than 2 weeks of time to revise. In the end, I did not do really well in again. I actually did better in Mid Year.
I think that I've got too much commitment this year. With my CCA and Piano. Although I've already cut down my activities to the minimum. Therefore, I have decided to stop my piano lessons next year so that I can concentrate more on my studies.
Yesterday, Ms latifah actually asked the class if anyone scored better than 215 for their PSLE. Of course everyone did. What if I were to ask if anyone scored higher than 225? I probably did not score higher than that. However, do I think that I'm not as good as anyone who scored higher than me?
I believe that if people can do well, so can I. It's just how determined am I to prove to you that I can do better than you? I can tell you that many times, people do not just want to listen about how great you were in the past. Does how well you do in the past matter? They do not want to listen to you because they want prove. They want you to show them that what you say is true.
I know that this post is quite long. I just have got loads of things to reflect. Many things have happened this year. seriously. I guess I'm just gonna stop here before anyone fall asleep reading this -.-"
PS: feel free to comment aft reading(:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sept Hols Assignment
Mr Kek,
I'll try my best to complete the assignment given aft my piano exam which is on the 18th Sept. My sept hols is quite packed. I hope tt you'll understand.
Thanks!
I'll try my best to complete the assignment given aft my piano exam which is on the 18th Sept. My sept hols is quite packed. I hope tt you'll understand.
Thanks!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
English Oral Day 10
Day 10:
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts two volunteers in an old folk home. I believe that the two persons standing in the middle of the room are volunteers because they are not wearing anything related to show that they are staff of the home. They are probably teaching the old folks basic hygiene and how to wash their hands properly to prevent the recent spread of H1N1. In the background, there are two staff because I can see them wearing a mask. One of them is wearing an apron. She’s probably in-charged of distributing food to the old folks. The other staff is holding a walking stick. She is probably in-charged of catering to the needs of the old folks and is helping one of them keep their walking stick.In the foreground, I can see some old folks seating around a table. There are cups and eating utensils on the table. They are probably waiting for lunch to be served. Most of the old folks are actively participating in activity. The rest look confused. They probably do not understand what the volunteers are doing because they do not understand the language used.
Conversation
Q1:
Of the many performances I’ve been to, one of the performances that impressed me is Ali Baba and the 24 thieves. It is a performance by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe. The backstage crew are able to change the scenes very quickly and the props are quite well made. The performers are awesome. They are able to make the audience laugh their hearts out.I will not even consider taking the job. Some of the famous celebrities do not have much privacy of their own. They might have reporters or fans following them. They have to be careful when they go out.If I were an actor, I would prefer to take the role of a supporting actor because I do not have much confidence of taking big roles. I would prefer to start small and take a better role when I feel more comfortable with my acting.
Q2:
I have to agree that some people worry too much about things. Sometimes, it’s probably because of some nasty experience which makes people worry too much about minute matters. For example, when your friend betrays you, you lose trust in him/her. It makes it harder for you to trust other people because you might be afraid that the same thing will happen again.I’ve got many things to worry about. From family to friends to even my own results.They can do something relaxing so that they can keep their mind off their worries. The best way to deal with worries is when they have a solution to solve their problem and they do not need to worry about it anymore. When they relax, they can think of a solution to solve their problem because they are not under stress.
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts two volunteers in an old folk home. I believe that the two persons standing in the middle of the room are volunteers because they are not wearing anything related to show that they are staff of the home. They are probably teaching the old folks basic hygiene and how to wash their hands properly to prevent the recent spread of H1N1. In the background, there are two staff because I can see them wearing a mask. One of them is wearing an apron. She’s probably in-charged of distributing food to the old folks. The other staff is holding a walking stick. She is probably in-charged of catering to the needs of the old folks and is helping one of them keep their walking stick.In the foreground, I can see some old folks seating around a table. There are cups and eating utensils on the table. They are probably waiting for lunch to be served. Most of the old folks are actively participating in activity. The rest look confused. They probably do not understand what the volunteers are doing because they do not understand the language used.
Conversation
Q1:
Of the many performances I’ve been to, one of the performances that impressed me is Ali Baba and the 24 thieves. It is a performance by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe. The backstage crew are able to change the scenes very quickly and the props are quite well made. The performers are awesome. They are able to make the audience laugh their hearts out.I will not even consider taking the job. Some of the famous celebrities do not have much privacy of their own. They might have reporters or fans following them. They have to be careful when they go out.If I were an actor, I would prefer to take the role of a supporting actor because I do not have much confidence of taking big roles. I would prefer to start small and take a better role when I feel more comfortable with my acting.
Q2:
I have to agree that some people worry too much about things. Sometimes, it’s probably because of some nasty experience which makes people worry too much about minute matters. For example, when your friend betrays you, you lose trust in him/her. It makes it harder for you to trust other people because you might be afraid that the same thing will happen again.I’ve got many things to worry about. From family to friends to even my own results.They can do something relaxing so that they can keep their mind off their worries. The best way to deal with worries is when they have a solution to solve their problem and they do not need to worry about it anymore. When they relax, they can think of a solution to solve their problem because they are not under stress.
English Oral Day 8
Day 8:
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts a group of children playing “Mother Hen” at the playground. In the foreground, there is a little boy trying to catch other children while the adult blocks him, trying to stop him from catching the other children. Looking at the happy faces of the children, I can tell that they are having fun with the game. I can tell that this is a playground because there are slides and merry-go-round. There another group of children are also playing the same game in the background. Perhaps the children are in pre-school and the adults playing with them are their teacher.
Conversation
Q1:
I’d like to run a publication firm to produce supplementary educational reading materials for school students. I want to help students in Singapore improve their Chinese. I feel that Chinese is as important as English. However, most schools focus more on English. Students also find Chinese hard and boring. Therefore, most of them have no interest in learning Chinese. In my own experience, during school exchange programs with China, some of my school mates find it a little difficult to communicate in mandarin because they do not know the Chinese terms of certain things.How to make the students interested in the publications?I feel that it would be great to print magazines for different standards. Students will feel attracted to the magazines by the attractive prizes for doing quizzes. They will want to read the magazines and find out more.I think that my strongest skill is in editing. This means that I can design cover page for the magazine. Another skill I have that is important is leadership skills. I need to be able to lead the people I employed to help me run the company.There is a need to attract business, to get schools to buy the magazines. There is a need for the magazines to follow MOE syllabus so that the parents and the school will find it relevant for the students to read it.
Q2:
I think that the main difficulties faced by women would be time management and the amount of energy needed to handle stress coming from both the family and work. For example, after a tiring day at work, it would be ideal to take a break when she reaches home. However, she needs to take care of the needs of her family like her children for example. She might have to check on their homework and help them with some of the difficult assignments. She needs to cook and do household chores if there is no domestic helper at home. During the weekends, she will have to spend more quality time with her family instead of having time for her hobbies. If there is a domestic helper, she will have to ensure that the domestic helper knows how to do her job well. Another problem maybe that the couple needs time to communicate with each other. They might quarrel over problems like the wife is spending more time at work or that she has a higher paying job. A lot of men still do not believe in the equality of sexes. He may be worried about his authority at home being questioned. The women may neglect their roles at home. For example, they may quarrel over who should do the household chores.I think that employers can give them shorter working hours and more childcare leaves. Some employers can also allow them to work from home so that they can manage their own time for work and family. The advantages of working from home are that the working time is flexible; there is time for other activities once the work is done and they can be more independent of any domestic helpers. For example, they can look after their children while the domestic helpers only need to help them with household chores. The disadvantages of working at home are distractions from completion of work; one’s efficiency may be affected due to lack of self discipline and there are no fixed working hours. Therefore, employers might call them to do last minute work, expecting them to be on standby all the time.
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts a group of children playing “Mother Hen” at the playground. In the foreground, there is a little boy trying to catch other children while the adult blocks him, trying to stop him from catching the other children. Looking at the happy faces of the children, I can tell that they are having fun with the game. I can tell that this is a playground because there are slides and merry-go-round. There another group of children are also playing the same game in the background. Perhaps the children are in pre-school and the adults playing with them are their teacher.
Conversation
Q1:
I’d like to run a publication firm to produce supplementary educational reading materials for school students. I want to help students in Singapore improve their Chinese. I feel that Chinese is as important as English. However, most schools focus more on English. Students also find Chinese hard and boring. Therefore, most of them have no interest in learning Chinese. In my own experience, during school exchange programs with China, some of my school mates find it a little difficult to communicate in mandarin because they do not know the Chinese terms of certain things.How to make the students interested in the publications?I feel that it would be great to print magazines for different standards. Students will feel attracted to the magazines by the attractive prizes for doing quizzes. They will want to read the magazines and find out more.I think that my strongest skill is in editing. This means that I can design cover page for the magazine. Another skill I have that is important is leadership skills. I need to be able to lead the people I employed to help me run the company.There is a need to attract business, to get schools to buy the magazines. There is a need for the magazines to follow MOE syllabus so that the parents and the school will find it relevant for the students to read it.
Q2:
I think that the main difficulties faced by women would be time management and the amount of energy needed to handle stress coming from both the family and work. For example, after a tiring day at work, it would be ideal to take a break when she reaches home. However, she needs to take care of the needs of her family like her children for example. She might have to check on their homework and help them with some of the difficult assignments. She needs to cook and do household chores if there is no domestic helper at home. During the weekends, she will have to spend more quality time with her family instead of having time for her hobbies. If there is a domestic helper, she will have to ensure that the domestic helper knows how to do her job well. Another problem maybe that the couple needs time to communicate with each other. They might quarrel over problems like the wife is spending more time at work or that she has a higher paying job. A lot of men still do not believe in the equality of sexes. He may be worried about his authority at home being questioned. The women may neglect their roles at home. For example, they may quarrel over who should do the household chores.I think that employers can give them shorter working hours and more childcare leaves. Some employers can also allow them to work from home so that they can manage their own time for work and family. The advantages of working from home are that the working time is flexible; there is time for other activities once the work is done and they can be more independent of any domestic helpers. For example, they can look after their children while the domestic helpers only need to help them with household chores. The disadvantages of working at home are distractions from completion of work; one’s efficiency may be affected due to lack of self discipline and there are no fixed working hours. Therefore, employers might call them to do last minute work, expecting them to be on standby all the time.
English Oral Day 6
Day 6:
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts a group of students at the sports stadium at a sports meet. In the foreground, there are four girls with their mouths wide open, probably cheering themselves hoarse for their team-mates participating in one of the items. One of them was even jumping in sheer ecstasy. I can tell that there is sports meet because I can see few athletes in the background. They are dressed in sports attire with a number tag at the back of their shirts. They look restless and energetic, probably waiting for their event to come. In the background, there are some students seated on the steps and some near the running track behind the girls. The spectators at the gallery are sparse and scattered. They are probably there to help friends look after their belongings. The small group of spectators at the track looks bored. They were probably forced to attend this meeting as it is compulsory.
Conversation
Q1:
I always thought being able to keep in touch with friends forever. However, I was wrong about this. When we part, we still keep in touch at first. At that time, we email each other. Then, we chat on msn. As time goes by, we lose contact because no one takes the initiative to keep in contact anymore. We are so busy with our homework, our school activities that we sort of forget each other till sometime later. When we meet again, we talk about the past, the present and maybe even plans for our future. Only then, did I realise that my friend was no longer the person I used to know. We are no longer the innocent little kids we were years ago when we were still playing ball games in the court or the assembly ground.
Q2:
I believe than nothing is impossible. If everyone is given an equal chance to learn the sport, given the same amount of coaching, they can probably do well in that sport. Juxtapose two players who are given the same amount of coaching. If one practices hard while the other slacks or laze around, even if this player is better than the other player, this player will lose to the other player because hard work pays off. It takes time to learn and master the skills of a sport. Do you think the champion can win a competition easily if he does not put in the effort to train hard and give in all his best during the competition? However, not everyone can be good in everything. If everyone is good in everything, there will be no need for teachers because parents can teach their children. There will be no need for repairman because everyone knows what to do when something spoils. There will be no need for almost everything. There will always be something you are good at that others are not good at. Just like I am better in Languages while my brother is better in Math, I am better in swimming and running while my brother is better at bowling. There will always be some differences. To say that men are better at sport than women is like saying that women are better than men academically. This is not something which has been proven. There are other points to take into account. For example, men have better stamina than female, which means that men usually do better than female because of different stamina.
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts a group of students at the sports stadium at a sports meet. In the foreground, there are four girls with their mouths wide open, probably cheering themselves hoarse for their team-mates participating in one of the items. One of them was even jumping in sheer ecstasy. I can tell that there is sports meet because I can see few athletes in the background. They are dressed in sports attire with a number tag at the back of their shirts. They look restless and energetic, probably waiting for their event to come. In the background, there are some students seated on the steps and some near the running track behind the girls. The spectators at the gallery are sparse and scattered. They are probably there to help friends look after their belongings. The small group of spectators at the track looks bored. They were probably forced to attend this meeting as it is compulsory.
Conversation
Q1:
I always thought being able to keep in touch with friends forever. However, I was wrong about this. When we part, we still keep in touch at first. At that time, we email each other. Then, we chat on msn. As time goes by, we lose contact because no one takes the initiative to keep in contact anymore. We are so busy with our homework, our school activities that we sort of forget each other till sometime later. When we meet again, we talk about the past, the present and maybe even plans for our future. Only then, did I realise that my friend was no longer the person I used to know. We are no longer the innocent little kids we were years ago when we were still playing ball games in the court or the assembly ground.
Q2:
I believe than nothing is impossible. If everyone is given an equal chance to learn the sport, given the same amount of coaching, they can probably do well in that sport. Juxtapose two players who are given the same amount of coaching. If one practices hard while the other slacks or laze around, even if this player is better than the other player, this player will lose to the other player because hard work pays off. It takes time to learn and master the skills of a sport. Do you think the champion can win a competition easily if he does not put in the effort to train hard and give in all his best during the competition? However, not everyone can be good in everything. If everyone is good in everything, there will be no need for teachers because parents can teach their children. There will be no need for repairman because everyone knows what to do when something spoils. There will be no need for almost everything. There will always be something you are good at that others are not good at. Just like I am better in Languages while my brother is better in Math, I am better in swimming and running while my brother is better at bowling. There will always be some differences. To say that men are better at sport than women is like saying that women are better than men academically. This is not something which has been proven. There are other points to take into account. For example, men have better stamina than female, which means that men usually do better than female because of different stamina.
English Oral Day 4
Day 4:
Picture DiscussionThis picture depicts some volunteers helping disabled people get onto the bus. In the foreground, a handicapped man in a wheelchair is trying to get onto the ramp leading to the bus. A volunteer is pushing the wheelchair from behind while the bus driver is stretching out his hand to assist him. Both men are focused on ensuring that the wheels are safely within the ramp so that the man will not fall off his wheelchair. Men are suitable for such work because physical strength is needed the handicap man looks dressed for the outing and is holding a boarding pass in his hand.
The rest of the volunteers and another handicap in the background are looking on, patiently waiting for their turn. Patience is an important quality in handling and caring for handicapped people because they are not as agile and nimble as able bodied people. The Muslim lady in the background might be a representative from the disabled association. She is there to supervise that the outing goes smoothly and safely for all involved.
They are all from different races which is a very typical scene in a multi-racial country like Singapore.
Conversation
Q1:
An area of natural beauty I’ve been to is Diamond Head. Diamond Head is the name of a tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is found in Honolulu, part of Oahu. I went there with my family when I was in Primary 3. We took a 0.7 miles (1.1km) hike which leads to the edge of the crater’s rim. From the summit above the observation platform, both Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean can be seen in detail. It was exciting, breathtaking, and awesome to be standing at the rim of the crater, looking down into the crater and the majestic Pacific Ocean, with the deafening roar of the waves crashing against the beach. It was very windy up there and it makes me feel the grandeur and power of nature. It was a memorable moment. It is very pleasant and picturesque, like those from tourist postcards and brochures.
Q2:
I feel that everyone have the responsibility of protecting natural habitats and looking after wildlife. Human take away the habitats of wildlife through deforestation just so to improve their lives. Deforestation not only takes away the habitats of animals but might also cause some wildlife to become endangered or even extinct. Forests are disappearing rapidly from the earth’s surface due to various reasons like for agriculture, developing cities etc. I feel that humans do not think twice about protecting the natural habitats and wildlife until there is hardly any natural habitats left or when wildlife are endangered. Have they ever thought about protecting natural habitats and wildlife so that future generations can still enjoy the beauty of nature and see the wildlife in real like other than learning them from books. There is no need to develop cities if it damages nature in the process. Is it impossible to live just like how our ancestors live in the past? I do not think that they caused as much damage to nature as we do.
Picture DiscussionThis picture depicts some volunteers helping disabled people get onto the bus. In the foreground, a handicapped man in a wheelchair is trying to get onto the ramp leading to the bus. A volunteer is pushing the wheelchair from behind while the bus driver is stretching out his hand to assist him. Both men are focused on ensuring that the wheels are safely within the ramp so that the man will not fall off his wheelchair. Men are suitable for such work because physical strength is needed the handicap man looks dressed for the outing and is holding a boarding pass in his hand.
The rest of the volunteers and another handicap in the background are looking on, patiently waiting for their turn. Patience is an important quality in handling and caring for handicapped people because they are not as agile and nimble as able bodied people. The Muslim lady in the background might be a representative from the disabled association. She is there to supervise that the outing goes smoothly and safely for all involved.
They are all from different races which is a very typical scene in a multi-racial country like Singapore.
Conversation
Q1:
An area of natural beauty I’ve been to is Diamond Head. Diamond Head is the name of a tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is found in Honolulu, part of Oahu. I went there with my family when I was in Primary 3. We took a 0.7 miles (1.1km) hike which leads to the edge of the crater’s rim. From the summit above the observation platform, both Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean can be seen in detail. It was exciting, breathtaking, and awesome to be standing at the rim of the crater, looking down into the crater and the majestic Pacific Ocean, with the deafening roar of the waves crashing against the beach. It was very windy up there and it makes me feel the grandeur and power of nature. It was a memorable moment. It is very pleasant and picturesque, like those from tourist postcards and brochures.
Q2:
I feel that everyone have the responsibility of protecting natural habitats and looking after wildlife. Human take away the habitats of wildlife through deforestation just so to improve their lives. Deforestation not only takes away the habitats of animals but might also cause some wildlife to become endangered or even extinct. Forests are disappearing rapidly from the earth’s surface due to various reasons like for agriculture, developing cities etc. I feel that humans do not think twice about protecting the natural habitats and wildlife until there is hardly any natural habitats left or when wildlife are endangered. Have they ever thought about protecting natural habitats and wildlife so that future generations can still enjoy the beauty of nature and see the wildlife in real like other than learning them from books. There is no need to develop cities if it damages nature in the process. Is it impossible to live just like how our ancestors live in the past? I do not think that they caused as much damage to nature as we do.
English Oral Day 2
Day 2:
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts few ladies learning how to be a hair dresser. There is a table with mannequins and hair dressing tools and accessories in the foreground. I can tell that the ladies are learning how to be a hair dresser because they are cutting the hair of the mannequins. Few of them look very serious and focused on their work while a few others look more relaxed, with a smile on their face.
Conversation
Q1:
Tell me about your favourite hairstyleI like short and spiky hairstyle. I like short hair because it looks neat and less time needed to maintain. I like this hairstyle because it looks trendy and gives youthful image. It also keeps you cool in hot weather. Long hair is very versatile- can change different styles to project different images and moods. For example, letting down your hair makes you look sexy and grown up on a date; hair can be tied into a ponytail for sports activity so that you will look neat. However, I feel that cleanliness and the condition of the hair is more important. The hair looks best brushed, shiny and clean.
Q2:
What is your view about CCTV or security cameras in public placesI do not really have much opinion about CCTV or security cameras in public places. I feel that these equipments or devices are used to ensure that public areas are safe and secure. With security cameras around, there will be lesser theft cases as people will not be so daring to steal where they could be easily caught.
Picture Discussion
This picture depicts few ladies learning how to be a hair dresser. There is a table with mannequins and hair dressing tools and accessories in the foreground. I can tell that the ladies are learning how to be a hair dresser because they are cutting the hair of the mannequins. Few of them look very serious and focused on their work while a few others look more relaxed, with a smile on their face.
Conversation
Q1:
Tell me about your favourite hairstyleI like short and spiky hairstyle. I like short hair because it looks neat and less time needed to maintain. I like this hairstyle because it looks trendy and gives youthful image. It also keeps you cool in hot weather. Long hair is very versatile- can change different styles to project different images and moods. For example, letting down your hair makes you look sexy and grown up on a date; hair can be tied into a ponytail for sports activity so that you will look neat. However, I feel that cleanliness and the condition of the hair is more important. The hair looks best brushed, shiny and clean.
Q2:
What is your view about CCTV or security cameras in public placesI do not really have much opinion about CCTV or security cameras in public places. I feel that these equipments or devices are used to ensure that public areas are safe and secure. With security cameras around, there will be lesser theft cases as people will not be so daring to steal where they could be easily caught.
Friday, June 12, 2009
T2W9 Friend
Although they were classmates, they were long time adversary. It is quite pathetic everytime there is a fracas between the two of them. No one's ever seen them fight with such gusto. When they became best of friends, everyone were surprised. However, they were glad that the two boys did not miss out in all the bliss in their friendship.
T2W7 Success
The earthquake bereft John of his family and his ability to walk. Although he could have do nothing but let others take pity of the state he's in, he never wanted people to show pity or sympathy to him. He wanted to be like his peers, to be able to go to school and do be successful. He never faltered, over comming setbacks and obstacles.
After years, his hard work finally paid off as hereached the pinnacle of success. Although he had already achieved success, he still showed humility. He never stopped improving because he believes that there is always room for improvement...
After years, his hard work finally paid off as hereached the pinnacle of success. Although he had already achieved success, he still showed humility. He never stopped improving because he believes that there is always room for improvement...
T2W6 Fight in School
It started as a small misunderstanding. The girl was walking to the canteen from the PE storeroom with her friends when she almost collided into an upper primary boy playing soccer with his friends at assembly ground. "F***" the older boy shouted. One of her friends got angry and demanded an apology politely after explaining that it was inevitable for them to bump into him and reminding him that he should not be using vulgar words. Not only did he refused to apologise, he became hostile, pushing the young boy to the ground. The other kids wanted the an apology for his unruly behaviour or they will report it to the teachers. There was a tussle as the older boy pinned to younger kid to the ground. A teacher passing by saw the fight and went to halt fight. The teacher rebuke the older boy for his childish behaviour and insensible action. Fortunately, the young kid only sustained superficial injuries.
T2W5 Playing with Fire
It was a decade after the incident happened. On that fateful evening, Jacko raced home the moment he got off the bus. When he reached home, he ran into the house. After dinner, he played scrabble with his younger brother, Harry. He then retired to his room to do his schoolwork. Harry had fallen asleep half way through the game, so Jacko carried Harry to bed in the room next to his. His parents had went out for a dinner and would not be home till late at night. He was so focused in his work that he was unaware that little Harry had sneaked out of bed.
When he heard his brother's loud cry for help, he dashed out of his room and saw that the house the kitchen was on fire. Grabbing his brother, he ran out of the house. With his mobile phone, he dailed the emergency number for help.
Soon, the police and the firetruck came. The fire was under control after 3 long hours. He was devastated by grief when he saw what had become of his home. The once majestic looking house that stood infront of him was almost razed to the ground by the conflagration. He was glad that his brother was fine. As he walked back into the house, all he saw was charred and debris of the furnitures and rooms.
His parents were furious when they found out what happened. "The flames could be detriment to the ceiling which could have fell flat on you. It could have killed both of you." the worried and angry mother chidded Harry. Harry rue his actions. he realised that his playfulness and curiosty could have cost him his life as well as Jacko's.
The incident was not obliterated from his memory. Jacko still remembers it as an expensive lesson learnt.
When he heard his brother's loud cry for help, he dashed out of his room and saw that the house the kitchen was on fire. Grabbing his brother, he ran out of the house. With his mobile phone, he dailed the emergency number for help.
Soon, the police and the firetruck came. The fire was under control after 3 long hours. He was devastated by grief when he saw what had become of his home. The once majestic looking house that stood infront of him was almost razed to the ground by the conflagration. He was glad that his brother was fine. As he walked back into the house, all he saw was charred and debris of the furnitures and rooms.
His parents were furious when they found out what happened. "The flames could be detriment to the ceiling which could have fell flat on you. It could have killed both of you." the worried and angry mother chidded Harry. Harry rue his actions. he realised that his playfulness and curiosty could have cost him his life as well as Jacko's.
The incident was not obliterated from his memory. Jacko still remembers it as an expensive lesson learnt.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
T2W4 Taboo
The television was on and I was watching Taboo on the National Geographic Channel. The documetry was quite interesting. Although I often find it imprudent for people to induldge in such bizarre action. However, I do not really abhor nor am I contemptuous to people who are bizarre.
T2W2 Leader
How is it possible to ensure that students are given the opportunity to be a leader? In school, it's not just abhout being a good leader. Some people may think that it's also about skills. There's many commitment. Not forgetting the need to cope with school work and stuff. Usually people with potential to be a leader are choosen. What about those who can probably do a better job? This makes some doubt their own abilities. They will think that they are incompatible to the rest. They will probably just acknowledge the fact that they are lousy, they are incapable. Negative thoughts will pop into their mind. I feel that I can be a leader. I often doubt my ability to lead as well because I hardly get the chance to lead.
When one have to lead a large group, there are many different people together. Incompatibility might cause conflict in the group as well. One's indifference to the group also makes it hard for the group to bond together...
When one have to lead a large group, there are many different people together. Incompatibility might cause conflict in the group as well. One's indifference to the group also makes it hard for the group to bond together...
T2W1 The Last Heir
Ming was the scion of a rich and wealthy businessman. Having grown up in an atmosphere of opulence with an army of obsequious servants catered for his every desire. He was treated like a pince. Ming hardly stepped out of his lush surroundings until he was 15 when he had to go out on a business trip with his father. When he first left home, he was so shocked tt he spent days in his room, pondering about the poor citizens living in destitution. From that day onwards, Ming learnt not to depend too much on the servants. He also changed the way he treated them...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
T1W10 Forgive and Forget
After the culprit was indicted by the four teenagers, the police came. "If it weren't for these pesky kids, I could have got away..." the murderer shouted as the police hand-cuffed him...
"Turn off the TV now and go do your homework. Exams is less than 1 month away and your break time is over as well" my mother reviled my youngest brother, Benny, to do his revision as it is his PSLE year. He was watching Scooby-Doo cartoons on cartoon network, taking a short break from his revision.
I was still thinking of what had happen. My brother had taken my baketball to play and got it confiscated by his teacher. That maudlin item was given to me by my grandfather when I was around 4-years-old. I could not forgive him. Even though he had his punishment and got me a new ball, I could still feel rage extant within me. I did not talk to him for weeks.
As time goes by, I started to forgive him. I tried to forget this incident.
Soon, we patched up and I forgot about the incident as well. I changed my point of view. I cannot imagine hating him for the rest of my life. He is my brother after all. So, I forgave him.
"Turn off the TV now and go do your homework. Exams is less than 1 month away and your break time is over as well" my mother reviled my youngest brother, Benny, to do his revision as it is his PSLE year. He was watching Scooby-Doo cartoons on cartoon network, taking a short break from his revision.
I was still thinking of what had happen. My brother had taken my baketball to play and got it confiscated by his teacher. That maudlin item was given to me by my grandfather when I was around 4-years-old. I could not forgive him. Even though he had his punishment and got me a new ball, I could still feel rage extant within me. I did not talk to him for weeks.
As time goes by, I started to forgive him. I tried to forget this incident.
Soon, we patched up and I forgot about the incident as well. I changed my point of view. I cannot imagine hating him for the rest of my life. He is my brother after all. So, I forgave him.
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