Hello & Goodbye

This is a backdated post. Supposed to have posted this two days back, but i forgot, and when i wanted to post, my internet connection screwed up on me.

Today on my way to school at Buona Vista busstop, i met Miss Hwee. Now known as Mrs Chang. She was my form teacher in KC back then when i was in Sec 3 and 4. I was walking towards the bus-stop, then i saw this very familiar face. Instinctively, i thought to myself "isn't that miss hwee"?. To my very big surprise, she saw me, smiled and me, and she went "Hey Grace right". OMG! It has been what 5 years since i've graduated from KC and she still remembers my name! How sweet. No wait, maybe its because i was one of the loudest and noisiest girls in class, one of the most problematic girls who can't adhere to the schoo attire rules that made her remember me. That really made my day. We talked abit, asking about each other blah blah. And she's still teaching at KC, but had training at the MOE building today. Not bad huh!

Back then, i must say she was the nicest form teacher ever. I know she hates picking on us about school pinafore, belts, shoes, socks etc, but sometimes, its out of responsibilty that she has to pick on us. Her second chance is never really second. "Why aren't you wearing the KC socks? Tmr must wear!". "Button your collar pls", "where is the bow on your shoes?", "why is your belt so loose", "why are your nails so long", and all time favourite, "pls take off your second earring". Haha. Very patient A & E math teacher. Never hesitated too stay back to help us out. Dedicated. Ahh. A pity i forgot to wish her Happy Teacher's Day, which is on Thursday.
Sec 3/6 4/6 was so so fun nonetheless! I still want back my KC days!!!


And one thing that truely made me happy this year (apart from my 21st birthday, but realised at the end of it that everything was all a stupid facade and shit) was my acceptance to UNSW Summer Program. Hmm..i must say i applied for this 2 days after the break up. Rash decision at that time? But i'm definitely not regretting on this now.

Dear Students,

Congratulations! You have been selected to participate in the NUS-UNSW Summer Program from 5 Dec 2005 - 13 Jan 2006.

Before you inform us of your decision, we would like to bring to your attention the following:

1) Projected cost

We have made a projection of the cost to be around S$6,000. The breakdown of the cost is attached for your information.

2) Accommodation (http://www.unilodge.com.au/locations/sydney_UNSW/index.asp)

a) It is compulsory that all the 32 students stay together.

b) The allocation of the number of students in each apartment (ranging from 3 - 5 bedrooms) will be confirmed later.

c) An initial payment of AUD1,250 (S$1612.50) is required should you decide to accept our offer. Please issue a cheque in SGD made payable to "National University of Singapore" and submit to us at (Blk S16 level 2 Dean's Office) by 26th September 2005, 12nn. Please write down your name and matric number behind the cheque. Please do not send post-dated cheque. We will send the payment in a lump sum on your behalf to UNSW.

d) You will be advised on when to pay the balance.

e) The initial payment will be refunded less any fees chargeable should withdrawal be made after 26th September 2005.

3) Modules to read

Students are to read all the 3 modules: a) Australian Wildlife Biology; b) Mathematics in Arts and Architecture* and c) Measuring Up the Universe.

* Subject to change.

4) Booking of Air tickets

a) The faculty will make a group reservation of 32. You will be travelling on Quantas Air.

b) All students are to travel on the same flight departing Singapore on 2nd December 2005 night. You will be notified of the flight details soon. Should there be changes to the departure date, you will be notified too.

b) At this point, the ticket price is around S$980. This amount may fluctuate depending on any increment in the fuel/tax/miscelleous charges.

c) A 50% deposit is required if you are accepting our offer. You will be advised on the actual amount soon. Similarly, please issue a cheque in SGD made payable to "National University of Singapore" and submit to us at (Blk S16 level 2 Dean's Office) by 26th September 2005, 12nn. Please write down your name and matric number behind the cheque. Please do not send post-dated cheque.

d) You will be advised on when to pay the balance.

e) The deposit made will be refunded less any fees chargeable should withdrawal be made after 26th September 2005.

We seek your cooperation to go through the above pointers carefully and discuss with your parents, if need be, before you inform us of your decision by 9th September 2005, 12nn in writing.

If you do not revert to us on your decision by the stipulated deadline, we shall assume that you are no longer interested and we will proceed to offer your place to students on the waiting list from 9th September 2005 1pm onwards.

At least i have something to look forward to now.

stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
memories good or bad, made u what u are now
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you think?
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so are they good or are they bad?
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sigh
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i dont know
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if u decide to let yr memories turn u into a sour perosn
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thn its bad
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but if u decide to accept that shit happens,
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thn its good
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thats wat i think at least..
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hm...so, your break up experiences, what do they mean to you?
stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
learn from them
stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
learn how to have a smoother breakup
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hahaha
stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
coz breakups are inevitable if the relationship isnt compatible
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for sure, breakups also taught me how to evaluate my partner more critcally
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hmm..smoother break up? wat nonsense. hahah
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i hate break ups
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i dont mean to sound pessimistic
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but everytime i think about getting attached, i will tell myself that, one day, this will end...
stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
ohh
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yes
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initially i thot like that
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but then after
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so to not let yourself from being miserable etc, might as well not go into one
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u will realise
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u dont have to fear the end
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why not?
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because the best moments happen while u are *in* the relationship
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its not nice getting hurt
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and that, in itself, is worth the end
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in other words,
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dont think so hard - enjoy the ride!

(while it lasts)

Really, who likes goodbyes anyway? I don't for sure.

stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
every relationship is a new experience what
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but even now
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i feel abit jaded
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i think
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all that dating flirting and time and money wasted, what for? just to have someone to hang on yr arm and fuck ocassionally?
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yeah lor
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its like..meaningless?
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sometimes it really is more trouble thn it is worth
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so whats the bottom line? rships arent worth it?
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hahah
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hmm..but then again
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each rship is like trial and error
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hahaha
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relationships are worth it
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you never know whats gonna happen
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only if u feel the chemistry
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and u think the guy's worth it
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but more often than not, it turns out shitty
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i dont know how to judge if a person's worht it
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yeah. but if the guy doesnt think otherwise!
stop, tell me where you're going; maybe the one you love isn't there says:
but u'll hv yr own criteria

And that was my convo with Da Turnip. Never knew he could be so deep. To me, he's corny, witty, irritating at times and SHALLOW. Haha. Hi nicky are you reading this? or Teenage Lolita? Haha.