Sunday, April 20, 2008 4:56 AM Y
3 things I am grateful for since school re-open
2 things I would like to accomplish in 2008
1 thing I would like to see happening in my school which would help me to accomplish the above
Since school re-open, I noticed the changes that our school has had. There are colorful painted walls, new toilets doors and fans in the toilets. I am very grateful that this year, the seniors are able to sit in the gallery as the feeling compared to when I was Secondary one is very different. I felt that I have more responsibility to take on such as setting a good example to the juniors. Last year the teachers we got were not really fixed, we had many different teachers going within a year and our class had to adapt to the changes. So this year, I am thankful that most of the teachers we got are experienced and I am sure we can do well in our ‘O’ levels if we cooperate with them. As for CCA band, I am really satisfied that most members came back for practices as during the holiday they were either working or not interested to come. So after school re-opened, most members came back for practices and are getting ready for the upcoming performances. With the adequate number of people, things can work faster and smoother, lots of laughter and joy fills the band room.
2008 is a new year so there are new goals that I want to accomplish and the two main goals are doing well in my ‘O’ levels and getting into the course I want in polytechnic. I want to get As and Bs for most of my subjects. The another goal is I hope I can bring the band to a higher level in terms of their discipline and music level with the other leaders’ help as we may be going overseas for performances.
I hope the school can schedule a fixed timing that will suit most students during CCA day which is on Monday and Friday to allow them to come for practices so that the conductor would be able to teach us at the same time and we can practice as a band.
Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:48 PM Y
Some people like being alone; others are happiest when they are with a crowd of people. Which do you prefer?
They are advantages and disadvantages if being alone and staying getting within a crowd of people. Most people would escape from loneliness as it is a very terrible feeling of being alone. Imagine yourself without any friends, how would life be? No one to through thick and thin with you.
In my opinion, I prefer to be with a crowd of people, especially with my closest friends. The most enjoyable times are when we can go out to catch a movie or cycling in a group. Spending time at the seaside with a group of friends, sharing about each other’s lives is also one of most enjoyable times. That brings all of us closer and builds the bond with one another. Having friends gives me the opportunity to express my inner most feelings or thoughts, which sometimes we cannot share our parents.
When we are in a group, we tend to create a lot of noise and it would attract attention. We will engage ourselves in conversation and when we hit an interesting topic, we should get so excited that we will laugh and talk loudly. Daring one another in a group will tend to lead us to commit wrong things
Some people choose to stay alone as they may have a phobia of being in a crowd due to bad experiences. Some may be born naturally and therefore cannot communicate with people. It is called autistics. When I am hurt or angry, I admit that I would run away from people and chose to be alone. Being alone calms me rather than venting my temper or my friends. However after some time, I come to realize that keeping things to myself rarely brings a solution. In the end, I would consult someone, a best friend, relative or parent to help me out of the mess which I put myself in.
After all, with al my reasons, I still prefer to spend my time in a crowd where we can share joy and laughter. One way or another, other people may choose to be alone as they enjoy better. Lives would me meaningful where we can share happiness and woe within one another.
