08SO3J

I do wonder when will anyone ever see this post since the blog has been dead for so long and it has become some god forsaken link so desolately abandoned on Wang Zhikai's blog. Like the class spirit which was once vibrant, if not jubilant, the blog previously thrived and never failed to invoke laughter in any reader who happened to chance upon it. However, again similar to the fate of our class spirit, the blog slowly lost it's integral contributors whose passion and will died down like how blazing flames turned to mild smoulderings and then completely put out by the capping of a stifling cover which we conveniently called the "busy JC life".

In Retrospect.

I first met all of you in 08SO3J on 9th January 2007. Missing orientation had left inside of me an awkward mix of anxiety, uncertainty and excitement, which were overwhelming whenever I met new people. From experience I knew that my rather 'dao' exterior had given many people unfriendly first impressions of me and therefore I was very careful when mingling around, wary of not to jeopardise any inchoate establishment of new friendship by a dour face. Hence, I smiled more and talked more; joked more and laughed more; played more and sang more (surprising but yes! 'How To Save A Life' and 'Welcome To The Black Parade' remember? Hahaha... you wanted to cover yours ears because the singing was so bad, yet you wanted to listen on for the comical effect =) . True enough, I knew and made a lot of new friends, or more specifically, guy friends.

Why guy friends specifically? Here is why.

The gender segregation phenomenon in our class was so obvious and rampant that even an outsider could see it at once. We sat together for meals during empty blocks: gals and guys in two distinct clusters at one table. The guys crapped, sang and subconsciously tried to somehow impress, while the gals listened and laughed occasionally at the pure stupidities and immaturities in the guys. Oh well... If you needed another example of spontaneous reactions, the way our class divided ourselves naturally and automatically into guy and gal groups was an excellent illustration. The worst case I remembered was how we even got into two different empty classrooms adjacent to A54 before our econs tutorial started on Mondays! Were we just too shy or simply could not be bothered? What was stopping us from coming together and talking to people of the opposite gender unreserved? The same old childish and puerile presumption that being gregarious + chatting with the opposite gender = despo + flirt? I guess so. Four years in a single - sex school had indeed made most of us into socially inapt individuals and caused the collateral damage of, in the case of our class, spontaneous gender - divide problem.

Apart from the hellish promotional examinations, another highlight of the second semester was the Class Adventure Camp (CAC). We zealously embarked on the 'journey' with so many ambitious goals in mind, ardently and hopefully thinking that CAC could be a Panacea to all our gender - divide problems. Did it?

Those three days at Pulau Ubin were undeniably memorable, exciting and parts of them emotional. We braved our greatest fear, the dark, during the nightwalk; displayed teamwork when we cooked and pitched tents together; showed compassion and care towards one another during the sharings. Admittedly, all these had more or less eventuated in deeper understandings among ourselves. We did bond and get together as a class, as one 08SO3J; however, all were ephemeral. Shortly after CAC, the phenomenon somehow worsened. People started to get into cliques and subsequently even the big yellow Nike bag or the yellow Nike bottle failed to bring us together in the canteen. Besides being physically together at lectures and tutorials, the mental and understanding gaps between cliques and individuals in the class drifted further and further apart. The class spirit, as if it had caught a terminal disease, was slowly dying and the situation exacerbated day after day. Everybody saw it and understood, but rarely anyone bothered. No one was to blame and all should just be imputed to the promos preparation I guess. And... before we knew it, the holidays were here and there went all of us hastily into our shielded individual lives.

My Recollections.

Orientation. Ice breakers at amphi. Class gatherings. Truth or Dare. 'I Never'. Singing in canteen. Jokes. Mural painting. Take 5. The first chemistry lecture test. PW groupings. IHC. Dota. Gunbound. Maple Story. Lan Outings. The Guys. The Gals. The P2s. The HIV. June holidays. CTs. PW surveys. PW interviews and transcripts. PW WR. PW WR printing. Basketball. Dripping boys walking into the lectures. CAC. Rumours. Relationships. Emo. Cliques. SPAs. CCAs. Promos. The GOBLG. The HCL. PnC. The Bridges. PWOP. 31st October 2007. Failed class gatherings. Birthday Celebrations. ISLE. Class Chalet. End of 2007. End of JC1.

To Rekindle

What an emo walk down the memory lane that is! Hahaha... I wrote this purely on a sudden impulse to say something about our class and things which I have observed throughout the J1 year. We have only one more year to be together and people please treasure the time. I really hope things will change next year and we can all attend Grad Night' 08 labeling ourselves as a class, 08SO3J, which by then hopefully will be better and more snugly mixed.

Alright I shall cut the crap right here.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

harold says mmmmm tasty!

Man Don't Fight?? Instead....

Matrix Ping Pong..

DotA-Roshan VS Chickens

roshan eats chicken for food. one day, the chickens got pissed.

ON CRACK

lol putting this will really contridict dtz's flowery emo poem but anyway it is quite funny haha so i hope dtz wont mind!

this is the reason why you shouldnt get too addicted to gaming....
but lan is okay!



btw battle field 2 is a very very very nice game so next time we go lan gotta try it ppl!

Someday

Someday
I may forget the paths i've walked by
but my traces have been left behind
up the mountains across the oceans
down the river beneath the earth

Someday
I may go to a place far away
but your smiles will make me stay
You are quiet most of the time
and that is your hidden charm

Someday
My story will finally end
when you've become my only one
Will I ever get a chance
Or do I only worth a glance

- dtz, a member of 08SO3J

Dead...

this blog is quite dead i see... so ill try reviving it by posting some lame tests i did... haha =P

You Are the Ace of Diamonds

You are a lucky person, and you always seem to find yourself surrounds by pretty, shiny things. You have a knack for success and money - though your skills can't really be learned or taught. You shine in a room, and you a have a truly sparkling personality. A true extrovert, you always are able to share a witty joke or the latest scandalous gossip. While you do have an eye for bling, you are also quite generous. A lot of wealth and luck comes your way. And you're not afraid to pass it on. A gamble you should take: Sports betting Your friends would describe you as: Captivating Your enemies would describe you as: Greedy If you lived in Vegas, you would be: A trophy wife or husband

What Playing Card Are You?

a trophy husband?!?! hmmm... i wouldnt mind... if that means i can jus slack around n dun need work! hahaha =P

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty highly. You're completely devoted to your friends and family. Even if they totally screw up, you're still there for them. Just make sure they're equally loyal to you! Honesty: You value honesty a fair amount. You're honest when you can be, but you aren't a stickler for it. If a little white lie will make a situation more comfortable, you'll go for it. In the end, you mostly care about "situational integrity." Generosity: You value generosity a fair amount. You are all about giving, as long as there's some give and take. Supportive and kind, you don't mind helping out a friend in need. But you know when you've given too much. You have no problem saying "no"! Humility: You value humility highly. You have the self-confidence to be happy with who you are. And you don't need to seek praise to make yourself feel better. You're very modest, and you're keep the drama factor low. Tolerance: You value tolerance highly. Not only do you enjoy the company of those very different from you... You do all that you can to seek it out interesting and unique friends. You think there are many truths in life, and you're open to many of them.

The Five Factor Values Test

interesting... yupp, quite true... i value all these a lot...

You Are a Caramel Apple Jelly Bean

You have a gentle sophistication. An appreciation of fine things, without being snobby about it. You enjoy sweet tastes and silky textures.

What Flavor Jelly Bean Are You?

im a caramel beanie!!!

You Are a Prophet Soul

You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone. Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people. Sometimes this faith can lead to disappoinment in the long run. No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way. You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle. Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings. A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning. You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer. Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

im prophetic! coolio! haha

You Would Be a Pet Bird

You're intelligent and witty, yet surprisingly low maintenance. You charm people easily, and they usually love you a lot more than you love them. You resent anyone who tries to own or control you. You refuse to be fenced in. Why you would make a great pet: You're very smart and entertaining Why you would make a bad pet: You're not interested in being anyone's pet! What you would love about being a bird: Flying, obviously What you would hate about being a bird: Being caged

What Kind of Pet Would You Be?

yay! being a bird means i can fly all over the world, visiting new places!

Maroon 5 Shares Your Taste in Music

See their whole playlist here (iTunes required)

Which Musician (or Group) Shares Your Taste in Music?

not bad. not bad.

What Your Hands Say About You

You are logical, analytical, and rational. You have good verbal skills. Flexible and broad minded, you can fit in to any situation. There's no telling where your life will take you. Consistent and reliable, you like to count on structure and routine in your life. Your emotions tend to be relaxed and uncomplicated. You don't read too much into things.

What Do Your Hands Say About You?

ermm... ok?

You Belong in Summer

Energetic, creative, and very curious about the world... You're not going to let anything hold you back, especially a cold day. Whether you're chilling out at the beach or partying all night, you live for the warm weather.

What Season Are You?

Busy Holiday

Haiz... This blog is really dead sia. Anw, mug hard!

By Jing Ming Xue, the other MI Bro

For all the victims of love.

那天以后 （黄昏的曲调）


漫无目的地走，

在人潮汹涌的街头。

望着面前来来往往的人流，

心中有说不出的愁。


那日你和我分手，

你说真爱不可强求。

不管我怎样对你苦苦挽留，

你始终没有再回头。


那天以后我再也找不到相信爱的理由，

直到今日抚不平心中的伤口。

窗外盛夏炎炎，

内心已是深秋，

孤单一人忍受。


那天以后还会常常回忆起我们的懈逅，

直到今日忘却不了你的温柔。

曾相信你和我，

可以天长地久，

到头一无所有。

Class Outing on 5th June at East Coast Park

I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts, for I know they are with the books and lecture notes. But ask yourself; has it ever peeped outside and yearned for a little jovial play in the summer sun, or a good laugh with friends?

Be frank, be true to yourself.

When was the last time you've been out with frens at a beach? Walk, talk, laugh and snapping pictures. When was the last time you splashed around with friends near the sea, nurturing the flourishing friendships?

If you cannot remember, 5th June is going to be the day.

Amidst the mugging and hustle life of RJC, you may have actually forgetten and I'm here to gently remind you - June is a season to give your heart wings and let it fly as it desires.
We call this holiday.
We call this taking a break.

See you there.

a much better version?

Welcome To The Black Parade

R.E. hows life?

umm in response to DTZ 's caring post, shall update on my life.

almost dead after the surgery, more than halve dead but not quite dead.

yup i am mugging well aswell as playing well.as for mugging completed mugging whole chap on virus and bacteria and now revising genomics halvewy as well as finnish some assorted holiday home work.

as for playing, just PS2-ed about 3 hours in the afternoon today...ya hope i didnt played too little ya??

as for claz outing, i dont mind east cost park. as for the wet part ...not so sure....lolz anyway can wait and see.

regarding other BJB meetings..i still want to watch blades of glory! and probably kinda missed lanning too.if got movie or lan outings call me and i will be there.... but try not to make it around 4-7 june cos got judo camp.....

as for the funny phrase that DTZ suggested to put, i cant really think of anything retarded enough to put at the moment. how about this....

"fish is good brain food but brain makes good fish food for sharks"

HAHA so lame,

How's life?

yo... I just came back from ccal camp. super tired sia lah! slept for 13++ hours straight. felt sick.
hope all ya are doing well and mugging hard. remember to play harder ya?
haha...
Holidays must meet up! Make the class gathering at east coast or wherever where there's water and we can get WET! The key word is "we" here. yupp yupp. Let's make this a darn fun one so tt ppl will be addicted to class gatherings. lol
Erm... let's start a trend on the blog ok? We end every post with a pick-up line so tt we can have a gd laugh or "oohhh!!" moment after reading every post. haha.. Start with me.

"Hey gal, why not you come over and sit on my lap and we shall talk about the first thing tt pops up. " =)
(this is an overused one but it's funny and blowy. haha)

nice

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tianzhi england a bit the powderfull... haha.. he spelled intertwined wrongly... its nt intertwened.. lol... ok... nth better to do... lameing... randoming... sleeping...

Sinkin' Soon

Our paths intertwened but they will never be joined.

两条平行线将不会有相遇的一天。

cheecheen: woonseng so strong

i'm kaka!