Is it time yet?
Sunday, May 18, 2008
The 111st post, but to some this number is insignificant due to the age of their blogs. Anywho, it's been a tiring week and the next is going to have three hurdles, being the mid year assesment for GP, MT and Economics. The rest are slated for post-June holidays. I love the short fridays, even glad to wake up in the morning, looking forward to any outing after school and the godsend of the weekend.
Few pictures nowadays, from the monotony of the coming days, but here are some to break the bore. Taken whilst at meridian and en route home, after the girls tennis match. Prior to that, I'll just summarize the week.
Got back my much anticipated Maths Faculty test, to an awesome 33/50. previously, my tests were failing, at an average of 7/20. The jump was a much needed reward to the bucking up I had to do. Money's getting tighter, did I mention that? Find myself cutting off $2 from my pockect money everyday to ensure I've got enough for my bill and the sudden splurges while I'm out. I went over to Shermaine's place for tennis, played for two hours and saw her room for the first time. I find more student's I know in JC live in condos or landed property, rather than HDB. Not implying anything though, could be a mere coincidence.
Then I had to wake up to a dark Saturday morning to come to school early for the Pre-University Seminar briefing. It got me all hyped up, with the itineary sounding like an awesome way to spend the holidays. In a group of people from all different schools, living with teens our age for five days. FIVE meals a day, a dormitory, shuttle buses and even down to fresh linen, this seems flawless. Free food, free t-shirts, free lodging, hey I'm not really that big a free loader, but doesn't it sound fantastic?
Shermaine had to get her tennis racket so Cheryl and I went along with her to Queensway shopping centre, grabbing some tennis gear along the way. Lunch was at Anchorpoint, the not too far west, and whilst window shopping for white shirts compulsory for the pre-u sem's formal attire, my attention was dragged away by the occasional tees that I wished I had all the money to spend for. Joseph says my desire for apparel could be influenced from the company I keep, and yeah I guess there's some point in there..
An ordinary scene but perhaps also an overlooked photo opportunity? I like perspective pictures :D
The girl captain on the right, at Meridian before the match. In the middle our amiable TPJC tennis coach Raymond, who's poor in english and fondly known as coachie. Coming from Hong Kong, he has this hilarious accent that we like to mimic. On his right, Su-An, much more experienced than I. She's lives only an estate away though, making it pretty convenient for me to play at her place.
The new girl's team captain, I'm not as close to her but I thought this was a great tennis shot so I just put it here. The perfect follow through captured in that short second, the finish to any stroke that I often forget, causing the inconsistency in ball direction and speed.
On the left, the new guy's team captain, Ivor, he's got extensive experience in competitive tennis, and is a really witty guy. Danny in the middle, affable and a good listener too, I thought he'd be the captain but I guess my ex-captain had other ideas. Vishaal, my doubles partner, preferring top-spin shots. Wonder now that I'm the only doubles junior, who I'd be paired up with next year..
Just got a white shirt today, it's necessary for all participants so there'd be a cuff below the blazer sleeve and it'd look more formal. Already have one white shirt but think I'd need two cuz it's a camp and there won't be anytime to wash it. I always wanted to pair those shirts with one of these vest sweaters.
Found two outlets at Parkway selling 'em at around $30, but I've only got about $50 spare, and half of it goes to paying phone bills. Disposable income is fixed at that paltry sum since I can't really save much pocket money nowadays. Lots to want, but I've got little choice. The only windfall of my birthday or christmas is end year, bummer.
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