This is going to be an awesomely long post, because Prom night and Seniors' Farewell were just over and I've got a lot to say before I start studying for SATs and worrying about those disgusting application essays. Someone please help me; Sha just reminded me today that it's 3 days to SATs and I should be studying (and one would have thought the As were long gone). I haven't done a single practice test and my Physics is drowning in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Okay, here goes:
NJC Graduation Night 2008; Monday was perhaps the most glamorous night of my life, considering I go about in FBTs all day. It was memorable, seeing people you've known for so long all decked up in glamour and accessories, looking so different but yet so familiar. The company was worth the ticket, I didn't touch the food on the table much, I don't think any one did.
NJC IP 2005-2008
I can't believe we've spent 4 years with each other, these familiar faces, familiar voices, familiar habits. Those times we've spent hole-ing up in a classroom playing cards, running along the corridors testing projects, the familiar scenes of ass week.
I wouldn't be able to forget these precious memories, and the fabulous friendships I've made over these 4 years.
05IP03, the class of 4 years (:
Tears, laughter, sadness, joy; We've been through it all.
Reputed for the high quality of projects submitted, for crying over As that were not A+s that scared many many teachers, for mugging til 3am before ass week, for the styrofoam and cardboard bits lain all over the floor which caused a messy classroom that Mr Ho was angry with.
It's inevitable that we've grown apart with the different subject combinations, but I'm sure we'll remember the good times shared. I will remember, 10 years down the road, how we first met, the models and presentations that we slogged day and night over, how we studied in class after school preparing for those dratted assessment weeks, the numerous events and outings..
You will be dearly missed, oh three <3 p="">
NSTs and AdHocs!
These people have been the awesomest; lessons, lunches, birthdays, outings. I can't imagine what school will be like without them. You light up my life <3 nbsp="" p="">
Ong Shi!
I can't believe I've known you for 6 years; OM projects, history projects, SC Dance, NewZealand trip, Allegro, SYFs, ExCo.
I treasure every moment of that, sloth <3 nbsp="" p="">
Waw waw!
Carrot batteries at your house, wondering why on earth you had a multimeter. Econs Supply-side presentation, marvelling at your powerpoint skills. Unofficial Physics, Chem and Math tutor, seeing you in almost every class, complaining about the math tutor or Mr Lim's efficiency.
I'll miss you loads!
Sha!
I can't thank you enough for always being there for me during my term, even though you are so absolutely bimbotic and auntie :P Thank you for being there to listen when I thought no one would understand, for your reassurance, and for believing in my ExCo.
And of course, for being the bimbo you are :D
Annie!
Economic and thrifty Ms Heng number 2 who likes to disturb people during class time doing weird stuff like try to take pictures with your phone. You're smart annie, don't deny it. I'm sure you'll do well in life. Just stop being so calculative, potential-principal :D
Lainaye Siew!
Study buddy, mugging sessions before promos, mugging sessions in the library forcing you to focus instead of play sudoku, being amused by your eating habits. You're ever so sweet and selfless, I love you plenty!
Weet!
I remember the first time I stepped into the 03 classroom, I could only recognise you, but we didn't even know each other in SC. I'm glad we got to know each other well over the past 4 years, complaining about how tiring dance was, sneaking snacks in GP, random mugging sessions (:
Hon Sum!
You wouldn't know how annoying you are when you try to annoy me, which is, let's see, 23 out of 24 hours a day? haha but anyhow, thanks for rendering help whenever we need it, those random days we both stay up to mug and start talking about stupid things, and being a co-mentee :D
Dong!
Thank you for spending a week shopping for prom stuff with me. I know my fashion sense can't be trusted, and who knows, if you weren't there I really would have gotten my panda :D
Thanks for being there to listen everytime, you wouldn't know how much that means to me (:
Chao!
My desk partner in IP2, which was a rather hiliarious affair. Leaning tower of pisas with brittle clay that fell all over my room floor, carrot batteries that could power alarm clocks. Thanks for your words of encouragement when we realised we both screwed up the As, I trust that things will work out fine somehow (:
WD ExCo 0708!
After a year of seeing them at 50 ExCo meetings, clad in FBTs and being almost as unglam as I, it was a change to see them all so glamorous. It seems like yesterday when we first stepped up, unsure of what was ahead and suddenly crashing head on into 3 projects that we had to undertake concurrently. I'm glad we made it through, came out alive, and have those lovely memories to hold on to. I think we've matured alot together, and I wouldn't have traded anything for these precious friendships (:
Ms Lim!
The class invited her to prom (: You never seem to grow up, and I will always remember your bubbly and cheerful self greeting us every morning, your Chemistry classes, your care and concern for the class.
Ms Chen!
She had to look twice to recognise us, we were more glam than usual :D I She's simply so sweet and caring, never failing to help us with what we need.
Ms Oon!
Dance has been one roller coaster ride, both for us and for you. You've been a most dedicated teacher-in-charge, tolerating our misunderstandings, and I wouldn't be able to imagine WD without all the things that you've pushed for. Thank you.
And thank you for being the awesomest mentor. I admire your selfless devotion in helping us with our Apps, U advice, or editing our essays, and without your help I wouldn't know what to do.
I appreciate all of it very much (:
So that was prom, and after that we changed, and tried to find a pub. Unfortunately, Equinox was closed, and we walked all the way to Clarke Quay to find a place. But everything was closing at 3am, so we gave up, sat on the loser's bridge, and played cards while drinking peach-flavoured 4% alcohol. hahaha that was one night of misadventures, but it was fun with the company :D
Today was Western Dance's Seniors' Farewell. It didn't feel like a goodbye, I guess because all the emotions and tears were shed when I stepped down. I've been in this CCA for 4 years, watching batch after batch leave, watching people grow up and mature. It has meant so much to me, my reprive outside of school.
I first stepped into WD when I was IP1 and a really scared kid. It was ballet class and Mr Chong called me a Little Red Riding Hood because I was wearing a red shirt. From La Danse Diplomees to Pastorale to Shareena and Kardiff, all had awful but somewhat pleasant memories of complaining about pointe shoe blisters or weird steps. Meeting Mr Gn in IP2, practicing in a gorgeous CCAB studio, dealing with disagreements but yet, the joy of having the item pull through and the approval from the audience. And Mr Dan, a wonderful choreographer who has done so many beautiful pieces, taught us so much, and was a joy to work with. Ths nostalgia of remembering; to have to remind him everytime there was practice, making sure he came on time and knew where the venue was, preparing DJ for his class and discussing schedules. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to learn from and work with him.
I've been through so much in this CCA, experienced hurt, disappointment, and yet, joy and laughter. When you invest so much effort into an item, self-practices, hunting for costumes, make-up, worrying about coordination and expression, the experience means so much more. The sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when the item finally carries through is so sweet. It's something that I was never able to experience in SC Dance.
If asked to choose again, I wouldn't regret joining Western Dance, despite the shit we've been through in ExCo. Or maybe, precisely because of the shit we've been through in ExCo. I've forged many precious friendships that I'll never be able to forget in a lifetime. For all of that, thank you (:
The darling seniors (:
This batch has been awesome, so understanding, supportive, and so passionate. Your passion for dance kept us going when times got rough, and thank you for always being there when we needed help.
Western Dance (:
Yet another chapter of our lives has come to a close. Growing up is so scary, just one year ago I was lamenting about how the seniors were finally leaving, and now, we are. I won't regret coming to IP, and won't regret joining WD. These have been the most trying and yet most memorable periods of my life. Something, I guess, that cannot be put in words.
Okay, here goes:
NJC Graduation Night 2008; Monday was perhaps the most glamorous night of my life, considering I go about in FBTs all day. It was memorable, seeing people you've known for so long all decked up in glamour and accessories, looking so different but yet so familiar. The company was worth the ticket, I didn't touch the food on the table much, I don't think any one did.
NJC IP 2005-2008
I can't believe we've spent 4 years with each other, these familiar faces, familiar voices, familiar habits. Those times we've spent hole-ing up in a classroom playing cards, running along the corridors testing projects, the familiar scenes of ass week.
I wouldn't be able to forget these precious memories, and the fabulous friendships I've made over these 4 years.
05IP03, the class of 4 years (:
Tears, laughter, sadness, joy; We've been through it all.
Reputed for the high quality of projects submitted, for crying over As that were not A+s that scared many many teachers, for mugging til 3am before ass week, for the styrofoam and cardboard bits lain all over the floor which caused a messy classroom that Mr Ho was angry with.
It's inevitable that we've grown apart with the different subject combinations, but I'm sure we'll remember the good times shared. I will remember, 10 years down the road, how we first met, the models and presentations that we slogged day and night over, how we studied in class after school preparing for those dratted assessment weeks, the numerous events and outings..
You will be dearly missed, oh three <3 p="">
NSTs and AdHocs!
These people have been the awesomest; lessons, lunches, birthdays, outings. I can't imagine what school will be like without them. You light up my life <3 nbsp="" p="">
Ong Shi!
I can't believe I've known you for 6 years; OM projects, history projects, SC Dance, NewZealand trip, Allegro, SYFs, ExCo.
I treasure every moment of that, sloth <3 nbsp="" p="">
Waw waw!
Carrot batteries at your house, wondering why on earth you had a multimeter. Econs Supply-side presentation, marvelling at your powerpoint skills. Unofficial Physics, Chem and Math tutor, seeing you in almost every class, complaining about the math tutor or Mr Lim's efficiency.
I'll miss you loads!
Sha!
I can't thank you enough for always being there for me during my term, even though you are so absolutely bimbotic and auntie :P Thank you for being there to listen when I thought no one would understand, for your reassurance, and for believing in my ExCo.
And of course, for being the bimbo you are :D
Annie!
Economic and thrifty Ms Heng number 2 who likes to disturb people during class time doing weird stuff like try to take pictures with your phone. You're smart annie, don't deny it. I'm sure you'll do well in life. Just stop being so calculative, potential-principal :D
Lainaye Siew!
Study buddy, mugging sessions before promos, mugging sessions in the library forcing you to focus instead of play sudoku, being amused by your eating habits. You're ever so sweet and selfless, I love you plenty!
Weet!
I remember the first time I stepped into the 03 classroom, I could only recognise you, but we didn't even know each other in SC. I'm glad we got to know each other well over the past 4 years, complaining about how tiring dance was, sneaking snacks in GP, random mugging sessions (:
Hon Sum!
You wouldn't know how annoying you are when you try to annoy me, which is, let's see, 23 out of 24 hours a day? haha but anyhow, thanks for rendering help whenever we need it, those random days we both stay up to mug and start talking about stupid things, and being a co-mentee :D
Dong!
Thank you for spending a week shopping for prom stuff with me. I know my fashion sense can't be trusted, and who knows, if you weren't there I really would have gotten my panda :D
Thanks for being there to listen everytime, you wouldn't know how much that means to me (:
Chao!
My desk partner in IP2, which was a rather hiliarious affair. Leaning tower of pisas with brittle clay that fell all over my room floor, carrot batteries that could power alarm clocks. Thanks for your words of encouragement when we realised we both screwed up the As, I trust that things will work out fine somehow (:
WD ExCo 0708!
After a year of seeing them at 50 ExCo meetings, clad in FBTs and being almost as unglam as I, it was a change to see them all so glamorous. It seems like yesterday when we first stepped up, unsure of what was ahead and suddenly crashing head on into 3 projects that we had to undertake concurrently. I'm glad we made it through, came out alive, and have those lovely memories to hold on to. I think we've matured alot together, and I wouldn't have traded anything for these precious friendships (:
Ms Lim!
The class invited her to prom (: You never seem to grow up, and I will always remember your bubbly and cheerful self greeting us every morning, your Chemistry classes, your care and concern for the class.
Ms Chen!
She had to look twice to recognise us, we were more glam than usual :D I She's simply so sweet and caring, never failing to help us with what we need.
Ms Oon!
Dance has been one roller coaster ride, both for us and for you. You've been a most dedicated teacher-in-charge, tolerating our misunderstandings, and I wouldn't be able to imagine WD without all the things that you've pushed for. Thank you.
And thank you for being the awesomest mentor. I admire your selfless devotion in helping us with our Apps, U advice, or editing our essays, and without your help I wouldn't know what to do.
I appreciate all of it very much (:
So that was prom, and after that we changed, and tried to find a pub. Unfortunately, Equinox was closed, and we walked all the way to Clarke Quay to find a place. But everything was closing at 3am, so we gave up, sat on the loser's bridge, and played cards while drinking peach-flavoured 4% alcohol. hahaha that was one night of misadventures, but it was fun with the company :D
Today was Western Dance's Seniors' Farewell. It didn't feel like a goodbye, I guess because all the emotions and tears were shed when I stepped down. I've been in this CCA for 4 years, watching batch after batch leave, watching people grow up and mature. It has meant so much to me, my reprive outside of school.
I first stepped into WD when I was IP1 and a really scared kid. It was ballet class and Mr Chong called me a Little Red Riding Hood because I was wearing a red shirt. From La Danse Diplomees to Pastorale to Shareena and Kardiff, all had awful but somewhat pleasant memories of complaining about pointe shoe blisters or weird steps. Meeting Mr Gn in IP2, practicing in a gorgeous CCAB studio, dealing with disagreements but yet, the joy of having the item pull through and the approval from the audience. And Mr Dan, a wonderful choreographer who has done so many beautiful pieces, taught us so much, and was a joy to work with. Ths nostalgia of remembering; to have to remind him everytime there was practice, making sure he came on time and knew where the venue was, preparing DJ for his class and discussing schedules. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to learn from and work with him.
I've been through so much in this CCA, experienced hurt, disappointment, and yet, joy and laughter. When you invest so much effort into an item, self-practices, hunting for costumes, make-up, worrying about coordination and expression, the experience means so much more. The sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when the item finally carries through is so sweet. It's something that I was never able to experience in SC Dance.
If asked to choose again, I wouldn't regret joining Western Dance, despite the shit we've been through in ExCo. Or maybe, precisely because of the shit we've been through in ExCo. I've forged many precious friendships that I'll never be able to forget in a lifetime. For all of that, thank you (:
The darling seniors (:
This batch has been awesome, so understanding, supportive, and so passionate. Your passion for dance kept us going when times got rough, and thank you for always being there when we needed help.
Western Dance (:
Yet another chapter of our lives has come to a close. Growing up is so scary, just one year ago I was lamenting about how the seniors were finally leaving, and now, we are. I won't regret coming to IP, and won't regret joining WD. These have been the most trying and yet most memorable periods of my life. Something, I guess, that cannot be put in words.
