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: kheng wee, 2 february.
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It was a blast yesterday! I'll start from the morning I woke up at 4.30am and got changed. I was kinda shocked when I saw myself in the mirror. I've never worn a skirt like the NP one before. I looked pretty weird. I sorta lied to my father, saying that I was to reach school by 6, as he is always late. But luckily, the traffic in the morning was slow, so I reached school slowly. On the way, I was SMSing Puay Ling. She was on Alicia's car. When I got to school, I saw a ma'am behind me. I wasn't sure actually, the lights of the car were flashing into my eye. As it was dark, the light seems pricking. I couldn't possibly wait to see if it was a ma'am, it would be awkward standing there to wait. I decided to walk in straight. I saw Wenxian, Puay Ling and Alicia going around the school.

However, I needed to go to the toilet urgently. I dashed towards the nearest toilet. A ma'am popped out and stared at me. I was too frightened to recognise who she was and even to greet. Quickly, she banged the door in my face. I was like, what was I doing? I was still desperate to go to the toilet, I ran up the the second level, and it said "Choked, do not go in". I was so unlucky. I finally found one that is vacant and working well in my 3rd try.

I met up with them downstairs and we began greeting ma'ams who walked past the quadrangle. It was quite uncomfortable at first. It was like a shout in the quiet empty quadrangle to the ma'ams. More squadmates began to arrive and so did more ma'ams. I couldn't really identify who had passed us.

We started to fall in after Shiao Kee reached school. There were many problems. Some squadmates' hair were untidy and my shirt was not properly done and such. Ma'am had to tell me that. After we got some practices, we also had water breaks. During one of the water breaks, Jiajia started vomiting in the toilet. We were asked to fall in and Jiajia still continued the parade.The ma'ams looked so smart and they were so good! When we got to the ending of the last rehearsal, I was so excited! The moment where we sang the national anthem and also the NPCC pledge - I felt a sense of achievement. Laugh if you like, but that's how I felt. I'm not lying to myself.

When reaching the other end of the canteen, I felt a little sad actually. The parade was just...over. I was proud to have all my squadmates around, we were still chirping all about how we felt. We attended the morning assembly and we got into a cheering session where the school cheered for the SYF teams. I was wondering if we could cheer in our uniform. We proceeded to the field where we took photos and cheered. We were dismissed and I went back to class. People kept talking about the uniform and I felt uneasy. Who wouldn't?

Soon, it was recess. I saw some of the squadmates in the canteen. I bought a hotdog and a packet of milo before joining them. I greeted a few ma'ams by myself and I was a little nervous. I hope I was loud enough. A few days ago, I was afraid. What if they asked me to do it again? Maybe that made me speak a little louder. They were very nice. Some ma'ams gave a nod. They looked so mature.

Just a few minutes before the bell rang, Jiajia and I was walking and we saw about 10 ma'ams. We wanted to turn, but I decided not to. I offered to "urp". Then Jiajia relented. Seeing so many of them, I was also scared. Nevertheless, I still tried my best to "urp" and greet them. A pity I didn't get to greet our NCOs. They could have corrected me to do better.

During lunch, there was a photo-taking session at the quadrangle. We saw the ma'ams take photos with their NCOs and they looked so "zai". We were literally looking up to them. When it was our turn to take pictures with our NCOs - Sharon ma'am, Jing-yi ma'am, Yee Lin ma'am and Si Min ma'am, we were laughing. Our ma'ams thought Yee Lin ma'am wasn't smiling enough. They were like arguing in a funny way. It was pretty hilarious, I wanted to laugh badly. Puay Ling and Zi Han wanted to take pictures of NCOs after that, and I tagged along with them, since I had nothing else important to do. Coincidentally, Jing-yi ma'am was at a meeting and ma'ams told us to take pictures during the Dalt Dinner.

I carried on with the rest of the lessons. Language Arts was tiring. We had to go to the board room and as we are not allowed to cross our legs, I kneeled the whole lesson. After school, I saw many squadmates on the 3rd level. They were discussing about who wanted to go home or to Bugis Junction directly. I went to the canteen with Zi Han. We were buying our lunch when we saw Mr Lim. He was talking, I don't know to who. When I was turning around to just randomly look while waiting for my chicken rice, I saw Sock Keng ma'am. I nudged Zi Han. I gave the "urp" and we greeted her. She gave a swift and steady nod and walked off. By then, our chicken rice was almost ready. I gobbled everything up and called Wenxian many times. She had asked me to send her home and she's slow. I walked to the auditorium and got on my dad's car. I stood near the auditorium and waited for her. Apparently, she is easily noticed. She came dashing out with all her bags. (Note: she had 3) I helped her with them and she got on the car.

By the time I reached home, it was 4.20pm already. I washed up and got changed. I was undecided about what to wear. As time was running out, I quickly picked out my jeans and the plain white top I had. After changing, I called Wenxian and Zi Han, asking them to meet at 4.45pm. When I set out of the house, it was 4.30pm already. I dashed and ran. I saw Zi Han at about 4.50pm. Ma'ams were also there, they went down the escalator and went up at Jurong East. Then they ran past us.We were quite surprised.

We waited for quite a long time before we finally boarded the train. Wenxian was 20 minutes behind us. Zi Han was hyper and she walked from one end of the train to another. We talked a lot, and when we reached Bugis, I saw Clarissa, Glenda and Hui Han. Yan Ni arrived shortly and we went to Bugis Junction. Yee Lin ma'am was walking around. We waited till about 6pm before we went in. There were a few other groups of party going on too.

Zi Han and I got some meat, sausages to steam and barbecue.We kept getting in and out. As Wenxian was sitting at the outer seat, I had to keep squeezing out and crawling in. The ma'ams were seated at a separate table and actually they looked very sweet. I seemed to be eating a lot as I kept getting the food. Then I got tired and asked the others to get them. I didn't really get a chance to cook the food. Then we were taking some photos. Pei Ting turned the flashlight on and took a picture. Someone asked, "where did the light come from?" Without thinking, Pei Ting replied, "I'm flashing lah!". Those who heard the reply burst out laughing. I was laughing and laughing till my stomach hurt. I couldn't stop. That was so funny. After like about 3 seconds later, Pei Ting went, "Oh my god!" Then she had a weird expression on her face, not knowing to laugh or cry. Even when I recall it now, I still can't stop laughing. The scene was so funny!

Puay Ling asked ma'am for permission for the first time and they were quite amused. They said we didn't have to ask. I thought we had to let them know we were going out. I went to the toilet with Puay Ling twice and also went with her to ask the ma'ams if we could take pictures. But they refused by asking us to do it later. Puay Ling was quite "heart-broken". I was getting the ice cream after coming back from the toilet and everyone was about to leave. I gulped it down and walked out soon.

We went to the fountain on the ground level where water goes up and comes splashing down. The ma'ams took a group photo and we began to take squad photos with NCOs. As Yue Qi urgently needed to go to the toilet after drinking too much grape soda, she pulled Wenxian, Hui Han and I along. When we got back, ma'ams started to talk to us.

They said that we shouldn't have taken pictures when they were eating. Actually I wanted to take pictures with them in their uniform with all squadmates. We were planning to have a squad talk but changed our mind at the end. How disappointing. I went to the MRT station with Zi Han, Yan Ni, Hui Han, Pei Yin and Yi Jia. All of us except Hui Han was going towards the west. We were actually dozing on the train. Pei Yin, Zi Han and Hui Han got off at Jurong East, where I got off at Lakeside. I said goodbye to sleepy Yi Jia before getting off the train. When nearing Cheers, I was wanting to buy a chocolate bar to walk home but 98 came already. I usually cross the bridge to take 240 as 98 was a "rare" bus to wait for. Since it was there, I just decided to forget about my chocolate bar and get on it. It was so tiring. When I got home, I was only reading about 3 pages of JK Rowling's biography and I fell asleep. It was almost 11 then.

I really enjoyed April 27. It is the best day of the year! Wearing the unit tee and marching in the school assembly. Greeting the ma'ams was also very nerve-wrecking but we loved it still. The day we got a unit dinner, the day we get to wear our uniform. I feel like a part of NP. Love NPCC forever and ever. Squadmates, you rock!

I'm so proud We will be getting to wear the NPCC Unit Tee and skirt for the whole of Friday. However, we also must greet the ma'ams on that day, whenever we see them. This is like a new experience for me. But I have to hand in so many written assignments and worksheets on that day.

I better remind my dad about taking me to school. I'm afraid I'll be late. So I'm desperately trying to finish up as many homework as I can. I bet I failed the Japanese test which I took on Monday. Today was quite depressing actually. Surprisingly, I was very alert today during drills. Usually I would be sweating all over and getting all heated up. I could do better, I say.

There are so many to-dos -
*revise for Science exam
*read the notes for NP Total Defence test
*research on Maths written task
*practise for Maths exam

I can't wait for Monday and Tuesday, where we can all relax and have fun. Well, with maybe less homework. I hope.

I'm very scared. I'm not sure of what, but just scared. We are trying on the NPCC skirts tomorrow. And during lunch there is NPCC Parade rehearsal. I decided not to blog too much. Well, recently, there are lots of homework. Science exam coming up, but I think it will be pretty easy Bio seems hard.

I was so sleepy during Japanese class. But Ms Aoi made it a little interesting!

Now in the squad, there is a kind of "crisis". We are at lost and don't know what steps to take. Everyone is moody over the dinner. What's happening? I wonder what we will wear. Anyway, the "crisis" is not about what to wear :(

There is so much "NP", I am considering of making a category for NPCC. Oh first let me introduce DALT - Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe. We do the Lion Dance, which is performed very frequently during Chinese New Year. And the ma'ams told us that we were to learn to play the "ba4". I wonder which word is that. I feel like I have so many things to say.

We had to help carry the drums and instruments out to the field and initially, carrying the drum was easy, but my job at the end was tough. I'll tell you about it later.

Before we got to that, we had to run around the school once and round the track once. There was stretching and there was silence. So uncomfortable...

+NOTESforme+
It was pretty fun at first. The beat for "起鼓" is 1-2-3 1 1 1-2-3. The drum will be hit at the side before it starts. Sorry if it is boring you. Try not to look A reference for myself actually. My squadmates and I got to try with the drum beats many times. I sort of enjoyed it Later on, ma'ams taught us how to "起狮" Let me see if I can recall the beat - 1-123-223-323-423 da dong 1-123. Looks really stupid when I type it out.

What continued was "行礼". eeep. We are supposed to hit the beats according the the drum, from loud gradually changing to soft. When it get softer, you "keep" it at your waist to prevent vibration. But when we practised, I screwed up. I don't think I followed the drum at all. Bad listener~ I forgot to say that after every part we learnt, each of us must practise individually with the drum beat. I don't think there is a definite timing for "行礼".

Now for "平鼓", the ma'ams would drum da-dong, da-dong, and we should be hitting 1-1-1....Roughly 2 times per music beat. When ma'ams raise their hand higher than normal, we are supposed to produce a louder sound with the ba.

So when you put it together, you'll get 1-2-3 11 1-2-3 1-123 223 323 423 da dong 1-123 CLang (x3 from loud to soft) 1-1-1-1-* then stop.

*No timing, depends on situation. Must remember to tell other squadmates about the actions and beats

+NOTESforme+

From there, we ended the day with a long kekenan lurus. We had to fall in together with all the other ma'ams. It was something different. I was carrying the basket of ba when we packed up for the NP room. I was struggling. I had like almost 15 plus of them in the basket. And the other basket was only 2/3 full. I was so afraid I'll damage them if I fell down. I was shifting my hands' position every now and then, trying to find the best way to hold the basket. I think it was about 3kg plus. Almost as heavy as my bag.

I'm so embarrassed to say that my arms are aching and my stomach muscles hurt too. I hit it too many times with the ba. Apparently, I don't know how to find the fats to hit the ba with

痛痛~

Something worth getting really excited for is the DALT Dinner on the 27th of April, on a Friday. It is coming really soon, and we have to confirm a day which all of us can go to get our uniform for next Friday. I can't wait for it! I think I sound weird.

I hope everyone will do well for the NP Total Defence test and our first parade ever next Friday~

I had to stay back till like almost 6 today as there were lots of races held in Hwa Chong today. I saw many familiar faces on the tracks, like classmates from 102 Everyone was like super fast, and I thought that I would lose completely if I competed. Maybe I should try next year.

It was rather hot today and and we shifted from the steps to the tent. For one of the race, Ms Sabrina got quite angry as we was not sure of the position in that particular race. Many seniors were cheering around the tent, so I could hardly hear what she said. I was pretty surprised as I didn't expect the people I know to take part in the races. For example, I didn't know Gee Ling and Ching Yee were going to run today until I saw them there. When everything was wrapped up, a briefing was given by Ms Sabrina. She told us that we might have to judge on the 30th. I was like, "haa?" I thought today was the last day for judging. 没想到...

And then there is rehearsal for the parade tomorrow. I am so nervous! I missed lots of practices the past few days. And I can't really make out the words for the command - to say the national pledge. Next week, there is Maths exams, Science and the NPCC Total Defence test, which I think I would not do well for the upcoming one. I'll have to read up on riots and problems after war.

Let me think. Black socks, PE shirt and track pants. Spectacle hooks. {Maths Assignment. Chinese Article Follow-up}

I was going through my blog entries made the past months and I spotted spelling errors. So sad. The weekend is coming up. Just have to hold on for one more day * less than 24 hours.

Like the title suggest, I'm feeling sick. I'll just make today's post a short one. During lunch, a few squadmates went with me for the fitting - the thing I was worrying about yesterday. It was not that scary, but just felt uneasy with two ma'ams around. We were later as I went to register for the sabbaticals. I could see that the ma'ams were angry.

Ya, after school, I had a Chinese test. I left out the back part as I didn't realise it! I just scribbled onto it in the last minute. I dashed to change and proceeded to the field. It was quite sweltering and I had to judge for a few races - hurdles. Soon after, I rushed to change into my PE attire and track pants. When I joined other squadmates, I had to catch up as I didn't attend ACT last Friday due to Lions' Befrienders. Everything was quite okay (well, I didn't catch up that well). At around 5.45pm, when ma'ams were awarded badges or something, everything blurred out. At first, I thought I was sleepy, but when I tried to look around, my vision seemed to be fading kind of thing. My back was aching. I tried to hold on, I mean, only 15 more minutes to dismissal. I didn't hold that long in the end. I think at "half-time", I finally asked to fall out. Shortly after I was resting, Nicole collapsed on the ground. Pei Ting was refilling the water bottle. I didn't know about it until minutes later. (feeling sleepy already...) I was so mad at myself. Again, this is the first time I felt like that. It seems like P6 is the year where I set all my records and Sec 1 is the year where I break many records.

Speaking of that, I should be rejoicing. I mean it's great getting my new uniform. But I'm not excited. I'm the only one trying the uniform at 12.20pm tomorrow. To be truthful, I'm afraid of the ma'ams. Wonder how many people will be there. Also, what if I picked the wrong size? I'll have no one to discuss with! I really hope something good will happen.

Just now, Sharon ma'am just called me and I got a shock. Felt stupid when I replied "ok" and "ya", I didn't add "ma'am" at some parts. I was wondering. It can't be "Yes ma'am" all the time... She asked if we wanted to change the test date. I don't know!

For now, homework.test
.tues.
student official - t-shirt+reach at 2.45
language arts test (prose)
chinese paper
history test

.wed.
np test (tentative) - what if i fail?

.thurs.
music test

Ah! This is the 1st time I am screaming in my blog. This is a lot to take. I don't think I can survive in Nanyang. Oh wait, let's see if I'll survive past noon. I bet I'll do something stupid. I always do.

Today was a hectic day, there was a Science quiz, an IT competition, the NPCC drill test and the total defence test. Seriously, this is a lot for me to take During NPCC, I was doing the Total Defence test. It is so hard, the questions at the back were like 30 marks! I was wiping my nose the whole time as my nose was runny.

After everything was over, well, not really, there was a tough parade test. We had to keep doing the basic drills for practice and we took the test at different times of the ACT. I was with Hui Han and I think I did really badly. Before I did the test, Sheila ma'am still had to call me out to redo some drills. And then she asked me a really unexpected question. I just answered the first thing went through my head.

Another thing I realise, ma'ams like to ask us to close our eyes. They always "surveyed" us after asking us to close our eyes. We were supposed to respond by raising our hands for different options. So today's survey was about getting in the parade. They asked who thought they could not make it. I raised my hand for that I really feel weird closing my eyes. At the end of the ACT, we were to assemble outside the NP room. Once again, our ma'ams got us to shut our eyes and they said to 举手. I put up my hand silly. Then I discovered that it was to put your hands in front of you, like taking something with 2 hands. I was so scared, more frightened than doing the drills again and again with Sheila ma'am. They said they would put something on our hands if we passed. Their tone sounded like only the best made it. I was already prepared not to get anything. I did so badly.

Surprisingly, ma'ams passed everyone! We will be getting to march on 27th of April and I bet we'll look cool. I wonder if we will get our uniforms by then.

I forgot to say. You might ask, what does this have to do with chocolate bars? Well, the prizes we received were long bars of milk chocolate. I've just eaten it, it's tasting good~

Hey it's 1st of April today~ Batch 41's birthday

Happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to 41,
happy birthday to you!


I love Sundays, no school. But this weekend was rather busy for me. The swearing in ceremony on friday, SAP talk on Saturday (from 8am to 5pm) and today's trip to Luona's house for Maths. I guess it will be pretty much the same the next few days. I have to prepare for the Total Defence test which is on Tuesday. If I don't get it, I will drag everyone down with me. We are expected to pass as a squad and we can only retake it three times.

Oh yes, it has been some time since someone commented. Hiaz. I am always sighing everyday.

Today is a Saturday and I had to go back to school, early in the morning - 7am.... And, the amazing thing was, the ma'ams were in school even earlier, in their uniform! I wonder when I will get my uniform will look so smart~
So all the fuss was for the interaction talk about the SAP schools. 李老师 assigned Luona and I to stick the papers for the seats in the auditorium. We were in the room cutting and pasting. After that, we rushed to paste the notes and ushered the teachers and students in. I also had to open the door for the guest of honour - Mr Gan Kim Yong. Lots of VIPs came to Nanyang too. During the break, I saw ma'ams ushering the cars. Hm, I hope I am not making a mistake when blogging.

I am so tired. Luona, Xinyi, Geraldine, Michelle, Jeslyn and I were swopping the "Reserved" signs around and we had to pull them out after the event. So when everything was settled, I packed my stuff and went to board the bus. But, the muddle-headed me forgot to bring my umbrella out and it was raining rather heavily. Anyway, I just told myself to call home upon reaching the MRT station or the bus-stop downstairs as those were the only places which were unsheltered.

Still, for the SECOND time in the year, I missed my stop again. I ended up dropping off at the MRT station, which wasn't a huge problem. I was still able to go home from there. I just can't believe that I could doze off like that. I must be super really lucky to be able to end up home. I mean, I could have just get lost and cry. I realised that I had four missed calls at the MRT station and I called my father. He offered to take me home from the station. Hiaz, he didn't look really happy.

Tomorrow, I still have to go out to my friend's house for a project. How busy I am

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It was a blast yesterday! I'll start from the morning I woke up at 4.30am and got changed. I was kinda shocked when I saw myself in the mirror. I've never worn a skirt like the NP one before. I looked pretty weird. I sorta lied to my father, saying that I was to reach school by 6, as he is always late. But luckily, the traffic in the morning was slow, so I reached school slowly. On the way, I was SMSing Puay Ling. She was on Alicia's car. When I got to school, I saw a ma'am behind me. I wasn't sure actually, the lights of the car were flashing into my eye. As it was dark, the light seems pricking. I couldn't possibly wait to see if it was a ma'am, it would be awkward standing there to wait. I decided to walk in straight. I saw Wenxian, Puay Ling and Alicia going around the school.

However, I needed to go to the toilet urgently. I dashed towards the nearest toilet. A ma'am popped out and stared at me. I was too frightened to recognise who she was and even to greet. Quickly, she banged the door in my face. I was like, what was I doing? I was still desperate to go to the toilet, I ran up the the second level, and it said "Choked, do not go in". I was so unlucky. I finally found one that is vacant and working well in my 3rd try.

I met up with them downstairs and we began greeting ma'ams who walked past the quadrangle. It was quite uncomfortable at first. It was like a shout in the quiet empty quadrangle to the ma'ams. More squadmates began to arrive and so did more ma'ams. I couldn't really identify who had passed us.

We started to fall in after Shiao Kee reached school. There were many problems. Some squadmates' hair were untidy and my shirt was not properly done and such. Ma'am had to tell me that. After we got some practices, we also had water breaks. During one of the water breaks, Jiajia started vomiting in the toilet. We were asked to fall in and Jiajia still continued the parade.The ma'ams looked so smart and they were so good! When we got to the ending of the last rehearsal, I was so excited! The moment where we sang the national anthem and also the NPCC pledge - I felt a sense of achievement. Laugh if you like, but that's how I felt. I'm not lying to myself.

When reaching the other end of the canteen, I felt a little sad actually. The parade was just...over. I was proud to have all my squadmates around, we were still chirping all about how we felt. We attended the morning assembly and we got into a cheering session where the school cheered for the SYF teams. I was wondering if we could cheer in our uniform. We proceeded to the field where we took photos and cheered. We were dismissed and I went back to class. People kept talking about the uniform and I felt uneasy. Who wouldn't?

Soon, it was recess. I saw some of the squadmates in the canteen. I bought a hotdog and a packet of milo before joining them. I greeted a few ma'ams by myself and I was a little nervous. I hope I was loud enough. A few days ago, I was afraid. What if they asked me to do it again? Maybe that made me speak a little louder. They were very nice. Some ma'ams gave a nod. They looked so mature.

Just a few minutes before the bell rang, Jiajia and I was walking and we saw about 10 ma'ams. We wanted to turn, but I decided not to. I offered to "urp". Then Jiajia relented. Seeing so many of them, I was also scared. Nevertheless, I still tried my best to "urp" and greet them. A pity I didn't get to greet our NCOs. They could have corrected me to do better.

During lunch, there was a photo-taking session at the quadrangle. We saw the ma'ams take photos with their NCOs and they looked so "zai". We were literally looking up to them. When it was our turn to take pictures with our NCOs - Sharon ma'am, Jing-yi ma'am, Yee Lin ma'am and Si Min ma'am, we were laughing. Our ma'ams thought Yee Lin ma'am wasn't smiling enough. They were like arguing in a funny way. It was pretty hilarious, I wanted to laugh badly. Puay Ling and Zi Han wanted to take pictures of NCOs after that, and I tagged along with them, since I had nothing else important to do. Coincidentally, Jing-yi ma'am was at a meeting and ma'ams told us to take pictures during the Dalt Dinner.

I carried on with the rest of the lessons. Language Arts was tiring. We had to go to the board room and as we are not allowed to cross our legs, I kneeled the whole lesson. After school, I saw many squadmates on the 3rd level. They were discussing about who wanted to go home or to Bugis Junction directly. I went to the canteen with Zi Han. We were buying our lunch when we saw Mr Lim. He was talking, I don't know to who. When I was turning around to just randomly look while waiting for my chicken rice, I saw Sock Keng ma'am. I nudged Zi Han. I gave the "urp" and we greeted her. She gave a swift and steady nod and walked off. By then, our chicken rice was almost ready. I gobbled everything up and called Wenxian many times. She had asked me to send her home and she's slow. I walked to the auditorium and got on my dad's car. I stood near the auditorium and waited for her. Apparently, she is easily noticed. She came dashing out with all her bags. (Note: she had 3) I helped her with them and she got on the car.

By the time I reached home, it was 4.20pm already. I washed up and got changed. I was undecided about what to wear. As time was running out, I quickly picked out my jeans and the plain white top I had. After changing, I called Wenxian and Zi Han, asking them to meet at 4.45pm. When I set out of the house, it was 4.30pm already. I dashed and ran. I saw Zi Han at about 4.50pm. Ma'ams were also there, they went down the escalator and went up at Jurong East. Then they ran past us.We were quite surprised.

We waited for quite a long time before we finally boarded the train. Wenxian was 20 minutes behind us. Zi Han was hyper and she walked from one end of the train to another. We talked a lot, and when we reached Bugis, I saw Clarissa, Glenda and Hui Han. Yan Ni arrived shortly and we went to Bugis Junction. Yee Lin ma'am was walking around. We waited till about 6pm before we went in. There were a few other groups of party going on too.

Zi Han and I got some meat, sausages to steam and barbecue.We kept getting in and out. As Wenxian was sitting at the outer seat, I had to keep squeezing out and crawling in. The ma'ams were seated at a separate table and actually they looked very sweet. I seemed to be eating a lot as I kept getting the food. Then I got tired and asked the others to get them. I didn't really get a chance to cook the food. Then we were taking some photos. Pei Ting turned the flashlight on and took a picture. Someone asked, "where did the light come from?" Without thinking, Pei Ting replied, "I'm flashing lah!". Those who heard the reply burst out laughing. I was laughing and laughing till my stomach hurt. I couldn't stop. That was so funny. After like about 3 seconds later, Pei Ting went, "Oh my god!" Then she had a weird expression on her face, not knowing to laugh or cry. Even when I recall it now, I still can't stop laughing. The scene was so funny!

Puay Ling asked ma'am for permission for the first time and they were quite amused. They said we didn't have to ask. I thought we had to let them know we were going out. I went to the toilet with Puay Ling twice and also went with her to ask the ma'ams if we could take pictures. But they refused by asking us to do it later. Puay Ling was quite "heart-broken". I was getting the ice cream after coming back from the toilet and everyone was about to leave. I gulped it down and walked out soon.

We went to the fountain on the ground level where water goes up and comes splashing down. The ma'ams took a group photo and we began to take squad photos with NCOs. As Yue Qi urgently needed to go to the toilet after drinking too much grape soda, she pulled Wenxian, Hui Han and I along. When we got back, ma'ams started to talk to us.

They said that we shouldn't have taken pictures when they were eating. Actually I wanted to take pictures with them in their uniform with all squadmates. We were planning to have a squad talk but changed our mind at the end. How disappointing. I went to the MRT station with Zi Han, Yan Ni, Hui Han, Pei Yin and Yi Jia. All of us except Hui Han was going towards the west. We were actually dozing on the train. Pei Yin, Zi Han and Hui Han got off at Jurong East, where I got off at Lakeside. I said goodbye to sleepy Yi Jia before getting off the train. When nearing Cheers, I was wanting to buy a chocolate bar to walk home but 98 came already. I usually cross the bridge to take 240 as 98 was a "rare" bus to wait for. Since it was there, I just decided to forget about my chocolate bar and get on it. It was so tiring. When I got home, I was only reading about 3 pages of JK Rowling's biography and I fell asleep. It was almost 11 then.

I really enjoyed April 27. It is the best day of the year! Wearing the unit tee and marching in the school assembly. Greeting the ma'ams was also very nerve-wrecking but we loved it still. The day we got a unit dinner, the day we get to wear our uniform. I feel like a part of NP. Love NPCC forever and ever. Squadmates, you rock!

I'm so proud We will be getting to wear the NPCC Unit Tee and skirt for the whole of Friday. However, we also must greet the ma'ams on that day, whenever we see them. This is like a new experience for me. But I have to hand in so many written assignments and worksheets on that day.

I better remind my dad about taking me to school. I'm afraid I'll be late. So I'm desperately trying to finish up as many homework as I can. I bet I failed the Japanese test which I took on Monday. Today was quite depressing actually. Surprisingly, I was very alert today during drills. Usually I would be sweating all over and getting all heated up. I could do better, I say.

There are so many to-dos -
*revise for Science exam
*read the notes for NP Total Defence test
*research on Maths written task
*practise for Maths exam

I can't wait for Monday and Tuesday, where we can all relax and have fun. Well, with maybe less homework. I hope.

I'm very scared. I'm not sure of what, but just scared. We are trying on the NPCC skirts tomorrow. And during lunch there is NPCC Parade rehearsal. I decided not to blog too much. Well, recently, there are lots of homework. Science exam coming up, but I think it will be pretty easy Bio seems hard.

I was so sleepy during Japanese class. But Ms Aoi made it a little interesting!

Now in the squad, there is a kind of "crisis". We are at lost and don't know what steps to take. Everyone is moody over the dinner. What's happening? I wonder what we will wear. Anyway, the "crisis" is not about what to wear :(

There is so much "NP", I am considering of making a category for NPCC. Oh first let me introduce DALT - Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe. We do the Lion Dance, which is performed very frequently during Chinese New Year. And the ma'ams told us that we were to learn to play the "ba4". I wonder which word is that. I feel like I have so many things to say.

We had to help carry the drums and instruments out to the field and initially, carrying the drum was easy, but my job at the end was tough. I'll tell you about it later.

Before we got to that, we had to run around the school once and round the track once. There was stretching and there was silence. So uncomfortable...

+NOTESforme+
It was pretty fun at first. The beat for "起鼓" is 1-2-3 1 1 1-2-3. The drum will be hit at the side before it starts. Sorry if it is boring you. Try not to look A reference for myself actually. My squadmates and I got to try with the drum beats many times. I sort of enjoyed it Later on, ma'ams taught us how to "起狮" Let me see if I can recall the beat - 1-123-223-323-423 da dong 1-123. Looks really stupid when I type it out.

What continued was "行礼". eeep. We are supposed to hit the beats according the the drum, from loud gradually changing to soft. When it get softer, you "keep" it at your waist to prevent vibration. But when we practised, I screwed up. I don't think I followed the drum at all. Bad listener~ I forgot to say that after every part we learnt, each of us must practise individually with the drum beat. I don't think there is a definite timing for "行礼".

Now for "平鼓", the ma'ams would drum da-dong, da-dong, and we should be hitting 1-1-1....Roughly 2 times per music beat. When ma'ams raise their hand higher than normal, we are supposed to produce a louder sound with the ba.

So when you put it together, you'll get 1-2-3 11 1-2-3 1-123 223 323 423 da dong 1-123 CLang (x3 from loud to soft) 1-1-1-1-* then stop.

*No timing, depends on situation. Must remember to tell other squadmates about the actions and beats

+NOTESforme+

From there, we ended the day with a long kekenan lurus. We had to fall in together with all the other ma'ams. It was something different. I was carrying the basket of ba when we packed up for the NP room. I was struggling. I had like almost 15 plus of them in the basket. And the other basket was only 2/3 full. I was so afraid I'll damage them if I fell down. I was shifting my hands' position every now and then, trying to find the best way to hold the basket. I think it was about 3kg plus. Almost as heavy as my bag.

I'm so embarrassed to say that my arms are aching and my stomach muscles hurt too. I hit it too many times with the ba. Apparently, I don't know how to find the fats to hit the ba with

痛痛~

Something worth getting really excited for is the DALT Dinner on the 27th of April, on a Friday. It is coming really soon, and we have to confirm a day which all of us can go to get our uniform for next Friday. I can't wait for it! I think I sound weird.

I hope everyone will do well for the NP Total Defence test and our first parade ever next Friday~

I had to stay back till like almost 6 today as there were lots of races held in Hwa Chong today. I saw many familiar faces on the tracks, like classmates from 102 Everyone was like super fast, and I thought that I would lose completely if I competed. Maybe I should try next year.

It was rather hot today and and we shifted from the steps to the tent. For one of the race, Ms Sabrina got quite angry as we was not sure of the position in that particular race. Many seniors were cheering around the tent, so I could hardly hear what she said. I was pretty surprised as I didn't expect the people I know to take part in the races. For example, I didn't know Gee Ling and Ching Yee were going to run today until I saw them there. When everything was wrapped up, a briefing was given by Ms Sabrina. She told us that we might have to judge on the 30th. I was like, "haa?" I thought today was the last day for judging. 没想到...

And then there is rehearsal for the parade tomorrow. I am so nervous! I missed lots of practices the past few days. And I can't really make out the words for the command - to say the national pledge. Next week, there is Maths exams, Science and the NPCC Total Defence test, which I think I would not do well for the upcoming one. I'll have to read up on riots and problems after war.

Let me think. Black socks, PE shirt and track pants. Spectacle hooks. {Maths Assignment. Chinese Article Follow-up}

I was going through my blog entries made the past months and I spotted spelling errors. So sad. The weekend is coming up. Just have to hold on for one more day * less than 24 hours.

Like the title suggest, I'm feeling sick. I'll just make today's post a short one. During lunch, a few squadmates went with me for the fitting - the thing I was worrying about yesterday. It was not that scary, but just felt uneasy with two ma'ams around. We were later as I went to register for the sabbaticals. I could see that the ma'ams were angry.

Ya, after school, I had a Chinese test. I left out the back part as I didn't realise it! I just scribbled onto it in the last minute. I dashed to change and proceeded to the field. It was quite sweltering and I had to judge for a few races - hurdles. Soon after, I rushed to change into my PE attire and track pants. When I joined other squadmates, I had to catch up as I didn't attend ACT last Friday due to Lions' Befrienders. Everything was quite okay (well, I didn't catch up that well). At around 5.45pm, when ma'ams were awarded badges or something, everything blurred out. At first, I thought I was sleepy, but when I tried to look around, my vision seemed to be fading kind of thing. My back was aching. I tried to hold on, I mean, only 15 more minutes to dismissal. I didn't hold that long in the end. I think at "half-time", I finally asked to fall out. Shortly after I was resting, Nicole collapsed on the ground. Pei Ting was refilling the water bottle. I didn't know about it until minutes later. (feeling sleepy already...) I was so mad at myself. Again, this is the first time I felt like that. It seems like P6 is the year where I set all my records and Sec 1 is the year where I break many records.

Speaking of that, I should be rejoicing. I mean it's great getting my new uniform. But I'm not excited. I'm the only one trying the uniform at 12.20pm tomorrow. To be truthful, I'm afraid of the ma'ams. Wonder how many people will be there. Also, what if I picked the wrong size? I'll have no one to discuss with! I really hope something good will happen.

Just now, Sharon ma'am just called me and I got a shock. Felt stupid when I replied "ok" and "ya", I didn't add "ma'am" at some parts. I was wondering. It can't be "Yes ma'am" all the time... She asked if we wanted to change the test date. I don't know!

For now, homework.test
.tues.
student official - t-shirt+reach at 2.45
language arts test (prose)
chinese paper
history test

.wed.
np test (tentative) - what if i fail?

.thurs.
music test

Ah! This is the 1st time I am screaming in my blog. This is a lot to take. I don't think I can survive in Nanyang. Oh wait, let's see if I'll survive past noon. I bet I'll do something stupid. I always do.

Today was a hectic day, there was a Science quiz, an IT competition, the NPCC drill test and the total defence test. Seriously, this is a lot for me to take During NPCC, I was doing the Total Defence test. It is so hard, the questions at the back were like 30 marks! I was wiping my nose the whole time as my nose was runny.

After everything was over, well, not really, there was a tough parade test. We had to keep doing the basic drills for practice and we took the test at different times of the ACT. I was with Hui Han and I think I did really badly. Before I did the test, Sheila ma'am still had to call me out to redo some drills. And then she asked me a really unexpected question. I just answered the first thing went through my head.

Another thing I realise, ma'ams like to ask us to close our eyes. They always "surveyed" us after asking us to close our eyes. We were supposed to respond by raising our hands for different options. So today's survey was about getting in the parade. They asked who thought they could not make it. I raised my hand for that I really feel weird closing my eyes. At the end of the ACT, we were to assemble outside the NP room. Once again, our ma'ams got us to shut our eyes and they said to 举手. I put up my hand silly. Then I discovered that it was to put your hands in front of you, like taking something with 2 hands. I was so scared, more frightened than doing the drills again and again with Sheila ma'am. They said they would put something on our hands if we passed. Their tone sounded like only the best made it. I was already prepared not to get anything. I did so badly.

Surprisingly, ma'ams passed everyone! We will be getting to march on 27th of April and I bet we'll look cool. I wonder if we will get our uniforms by then.

I forgot to say. You might ask, what does this have to do with chocolate bars? Well, the prizes we received were long bars of milk chocolate. I've just eaten it, it's tasting good~

Hey it's 1st of April today~ Batch 41's birthday

Happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to 41,
happy birthday to you!


I love Sundays, no school. But this weekend was rather busy for me. The swearing in ceremony on friday, SAP talk on Saturday (from 8am to 5pm) and today's trip to Luona's house for Maths. I guess it will be pretty much the same the next few days. I have to prepare for the Total Defence test which is on Tuesday. If I don't get it, I will drag everyone down with me. We are expected to pass as a squad and we can only retake it three times.

Oh yes, it has been some time since someone commented. Hiaz. I am always sighing everyday.

Today is a Saturday and I had to go back to school, early in the morning - 7am.... And, the amazing thing was, the ma'ams were in school even earlier, in their uniform! I wonder when I will get my uniform will look so smart~
So all the fuss was for the interaction talk about the SAP schools. 李老师 assigned Luona and I to stick the papers for the seats in the auditorium. We were in the room cutting and pasting. After that, we rushed to paste the notes and ushered the teachers and students in. I also had to open the door for the guest of honour - Mr Gan Kim Yong. Lots of VIPs came to Nanyang too. During the break, I saw ma'ams ushering the cars. Hm, I hope I am not making a mistake when blogging.

I am so tired. Luona, Xinyi, Geraldine, Michelle, Jeslyn and I were swopping the "Reserved" signs around and we had to pull them out after the event. So when everything was settled, I packed my stuff and went to board the bus. But, the muddle-headed me forgot to bring my umbrella out and it was raining rather heavily. Anyway, I just told myself to call home upon reaching the MRT station or the bus-stop downstairs as those were the only places which were unsheltered.

Still, for the SECOND time in the year, I missed my stop again. I ended up dropping off at the MRT station, which wasn't a huge problem. I was still able to go home from there. I just can't believe that I could doze off like that. I must be super really lucky to be able to end up home. I mean, I could have just get lost and cry. I realised that I had four missed calls at the MRT station and I called my father. He offered to take me home from the station. Hiaz, he didn't look really happy.

Tomorrow, I still have to go out to my friend's house for a project. How busy I am

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Still growing up in the midst of university. My friends tell me I think a lot, which could be good or bad depending on how you see it. I'm currently studying Linguistics in NTU. At the same time, I am involved in NPCC and various school activities. I guess this blog will include bits and pieces of my new experiences for sharing! Definitely looking forward to trying and learning new things <3

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→ Taylor Swift 1st CD!
→ A nice camera to take photos
→ The Hunger Games series
→ Justin Bieber CD - My World 2.0
→ First Step 2 Forever
→ New school stuff.

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