Closing of a chapter
They say life is made up of bittersweet memories.
And believe me, they're right.
I've been reading through (well more like browsing through) the archives of this blog. Can you believe that it's been over a year since this blog began? And there are more than a 100 posts and counting being archived throughout this blog's history already?
No thanks to Emm *cough*.
And btw, Al, I DEMAND A RETRACTION!
*clears throat*
Like I was saying, with the coming of next week, another chapter of my life will be ending. And closed. Given the circumstances of this chapter, I don't know whether I want to laugh or to cry, to be happy or to be sad. It's all bittersweet. It's all mixed up. But it's all still part of my life.
This chapter of my life is the chapter where I serve as a prefect for one and a half years in Lodge.
ServeD once next week comes.
Yeah, guys, officially stepping down as prefect (together with the rest of me pals) next month in Aug. Probation of new Heads and Seniors probably next week. And don't ask me who got what because there's been no meeting yet.
I bet that's what most of you want to know right? Who's going to be next Heads esp? Haha. Not a chance.
Not that I know anyway. ;)
Anywho, being a prefect hasn't been all smooth sailing. But I have to admit it has been really fun at times. Stressful and annoying at others. But throughout the whole thing, like I said, if you have family who cares deeply for you and friends who will never let you go no matter what, you can stick through an ordeal no matter how bad it is. And it helps that you get to boss your friends around. *evil look*
I guess that when I finally do take off my tie and return it (yeah, that's how lokek the sch is we can't get to keep it) I'd be feeling the same way as I do now. Sad because I'm no longer a prefect. But happy because it means less stress and more concentration on studies (which everyth seems to revolve around these days.) Life is filled with bittersweet memories ain't it?
I still remember the first day of school last year. How Tian Hui walked into the class and pinned up the names for the fresh batch of prefects. Everyone was fighting to see the list. Still remember Tiff going, "No la, I can't be wan..." and then shortly after that a hysterical Cel going, "I TOLD YOU YOU IDIOT! YOU SURE BECOME PREFECT BAH!" And I remember looking at the list, scanning it and seeing my name.
To be honest, I was happy to see my name there. Go ahead think me a nerd or whatever. But yeah, I was, LIVE WITH IT!
We had our first prefect meeting and then on went the prefect stuff. I still remember my very first week of duty. Which was at the foyer for three freaking weeks! Don't ask me why, but I was very anxious to get walking in Block C (at that time still inhabited and not like the ghost "town" we see today!) and scold people. I know, I'm mean. LIVE WITH IT!
Oh yeah. And the infamous argument between Emm, Aidan and me. Remember? The pervert joke? Oh God. I remember it so well I go up in laughter when I recall it. Even if Aidan and Emm have temporarily lost their memories of said time. Together. And coincidentally I might add. *evil grin* Maybe not la. But still, it was funny. STill remember how Emm nearly shrieked at Aidan going, "YÖU"RE A PERVERT?" to which Aidan went, "I AM NO PERVERT!" Man, those Form 1 kids really thought we were weird back then.
And the classic of Aidan telling ppl to tuck in their shirt when already tuck in. *wipes tears from eyes* See what I mean about being a prefect is fun some times when you live for moments like these?
Then we had Sports Day. Oh boy. I remember Emm, me, Cas, Joyce uhh... two more oth prefects presumably Akmal and someone else... selling drinks and packing refreshments. Remember Emm and I were like continually trying to steal curry puffs from the packed refreshments. But never succeeded. Coz got a certain Florinda Goh watching us like a hawk. Aiyah, one curry puff also cannot mer. Of course, later we got our FREE refreshments. *snorts* At the end of the fricking day only ah. Pahhh...
I remember ferrying drinks from below the stands to the grand stands, or to the farthest areas of the tracks or to the judges. Esp the packet lunches. Emm and I wanted to steal too. But neh, we were too noble. HAHA. Oh yeah, I still remember us running like really stupid idiots, trying to be drinks salesmen. Ak was carrying a carton of Chrysanthemum I think. Emm was carrying Orange or smth like that. And me, some other drink. And we were racing each other around the track, not caring whether we crashed into any competing runner at that moment, trying to get rid of our drinks as fast as possible. Duh, the faster we get rid of it, the lighter it is so don't need to carry so much weight in our arms right? Hah, the logic of it all.
So everytime we came past the referree or the gunsmen or whatever, we would be like shoving each other aside going, "Mine better, it's so cool and refreshing," or "You know you want Chyrsanthemum it's so much better," or "Cikgu, a few more left, just take one la..." I remember Kenny Tan laughing so hard that in the end he either took all three types or took none at all to be fair. Haha.
Btw, did I mention that since he found out that I almost blew up the Chem lab that he came back and taught me how to REALLY blow up the Chem lab once and for all? Evil man, just coz he no more teaches us...
The only icky part about the whole thing is that we had to go round picking up rubbish after inconsiderate ppl. Kenny Tan actually shook his fist at ppl who threw drinks off the stands because it almost hit him. Bravo! :)
Then we had Prefect Telematch. It was F U N. Too bad we didn't get to organize our own this year though. Some Lee person didn't allow us. Grrrr... But last year's telematch was good. Omg, it was tiring and torturing (my limbs were aching like hell after it) and though my group came in second last (PEY YOUR GROUP CAME IN LAST NIEH NIEH NIEH jk la) it was all fun and worth it. Still remember who was in my team from the Form 4. Joyce and Ak. Joyce, remember we had a really cool teamwork going on in the Pictionary? You draw I guess so fast ah. Haha.
And I still remember Emm's bro, Ronald who absolutely refused my help in the obstacle course. I was like: You need help? *hold out hand* He look at me with this really indignant look and went: NO! And then he almost toppled off the bench. And looked really tortured throughout the whole thing. And the water balloons was good. We actually managed to drench all the guys save Ak because he was too cowardly to be the target. Haiyah, Akmal!
Prefect Leadership Course. Nth much. Twas boring. I fell asleep during the lecture btw. Speaks volumes about said boredness doesn't it?
Teacher's Day. Hah. I'd remember this. Omg, we spend like an entire month organizing all this. Wasn't happy with the way things turned out still but all right, we did our best and that was it. Nothing mroe could be done. Things were against us that day (a certain person bleh and mikes and technical details) and some of them forgot their cues due to their haste. So no blamings. And I remember during one practice, I condemned both Noel and Ak to run ten rounds of the library. Which they did. Not ten but I don't know la. And Ak and Noel kept calling me Huitler since I kept yelling at them. Now you know where my nick came from.
Then bad things started happening. After I became Head Girl. I shall not try to deny that ON the day ITSELF that I became Head Prefect, I was happy. But after that, totally different story. Will not try to evoke the very bad and black past. All I can say is: worst time of my life for now. No details, don't even think of asking.
But yeah, this year has been quite swell. Except for certain people out to get me. And some Form 4 prefects whom I absolutely detest because they just like sucking up and getting on the wrong side of me (GARRRRRR!) But like I said, if you have friends to rough it out with, all problems can be solved. Stick together in a lot of things, and you have said happiness. Not permanent happiness or total happiness (because that is not possible in reality not all times anyway) but still happiness to a certain degree.
Planning for the workshop this year was fun. Quite fun but stressing. Except some ppl who don't know how to appreciate the hard work, right Van? And the St Jo and St Tere telematch was fun too. Don't regret going. Even if I embarassed myself in front of an entire board of prefects from both their schs and my sch. THANK GOD NO ONE TOOK A PICTURE OF ME OR I SHALL DIE OF EMBARASSMENT. Just imagine the caption: Head Girl of Lodge takes a trip on the football field *wince* But at least Noel got what he deserved. HAH! Thanks Emm for helping me in my revenge!!
Other than that, this year as a prefect has been more stressful. Not that satisfying also. Sometimes more satifsfying but most times no. Life as a junior prefect was better actually. No stress more fun. But this year has had its share of fun. Just that it's less. And not so much euphoria too. After all, everyday kena criticized for things we do don't we, Kok? Every week must have at least one snide comment or critic. Aih, some people just know how to talk and talk but never do anything. Grr.
Being a Form 4 prefect was better generally. In conclusion, you get more power as a Form 5 prefect due to your seniority and you get to make the "kids" snap to it, but more work load too. Ask any of the prefects. Esp the blue ties. Everyday duty not fun right? Esp when you have oth things to do. Like studying and homework. Tis not a wonder I usually see Sjane patrolling with a Sej book in front of her face. I actually admire all the blue ties because they actually can cope with duties and work. Me leh, hehe, at least don't need to go patrol right? Even if I had duties, it's not physically walking up and down EVERYDAY. Only sometimes (which is very rare) when I feel like it. Oh and let's not forget the seniors too. They everyday have to go check on prefects and monitor their progress yada yada.
The chapter's ending. Somehow am glad it's all over. At least no more tears, no more drama (esp during the past one year) and no more critics. Just plain old good life of a normal student after this. Even if it means no more privileges (certain privileges like going spotcheck and skipping class I mean) being back to regular student will be quite welcomed in my life after this. Esp with Mock coming up. But I know, honestly, that I'd miss being a prefect even if there were more trials than fun.
So, just before this chap ends, I just want to thank a few prefects (but most importantly good solid old friends) who've been through a hell lot with me and stuck with me through my most crazy days where I just blow up and hurl insults at everything including them. Thanks for always being there for me, to encourage me when I just feel like stabbing a critic in the back and laughing manically afterwards. I know, Noel, I'm supposed to relax so I don't get frazzled white hairs sticking out of my head. But oh well...
So I must accord thanks to all of you wonderful ppl who I'd always cherish (in no particular order): Van, Emm, Noel, Ak, MTYP, Sjane, Sing Yue, Kok... and yeah that's about it. Well, the prefect friends that I have anyway.
You see, I don't have much close prefect friends but like I said, if you have a bunch of really good ones, you can go through hell and water with them. Because they'd stick with you through it and never complain. They'd even gossip about said hated person with you just to make you feel better even. *evil grin*
Thanks guys. From the bottom of my heart, don't know where I'd be now without you lot.
Chapter of my life is closing... am no longer a prefect soon. Must get used to that. No more tie (yes I finally get some air around my neck!!) and no more stress.
Bittersweet indeed.
And believe me, they're right.
I've been reading through (well more like browsing through) the archives of this blog. Can you believe that it's been over a year since this blog began? And there are more than a 100 posts and counting being archived throughout this blog's history already?
No thanks to Emm *cough*.
And btw, Al, I DEMAND A RETRACTION!
*clears throat*
Like I was saying, with the coming of next week, another chapter of my life will be ending. And closed. Given the circumstances of this chapter, I don't know whether I want to laugh or to cry, to be happy or to be sad. It's all bittersweet. It's all mixed up. But it's all still part of my life.
This chapter of my life is the chapter where I serve as a prefect for one and a half years in Lodge.
ServeD once next week comes.
Yeah, guys, officially stepping down as prefect (together with the rest of me pals) next month in Aug. Probation of new Heads and Seniors probably next week. And don't ask me who got what because there's been no meeting yet.
I bet that's what most of you want to know right? Who's going to be next Heads esp? Haha. Not a chance.
Not that I know anyway. ;)
Anywho, being a prefect hasn't been all smooth sailing. But I have to admit it has been really fun at times. Stressful and annoying at others. But throughout the whole thing, like I said, if you have family who cares deeply for you and friends who will never let you go no matter what, you can stick through an ordeal no matter how bad it is. And it helps that you get to boss your friends around. *evil look*
I guess that when I finally do take off my tie and return it (yeah, that's how lokek the sch is we can't get to keep it) I'd be feeling the same way as I do now. Sad because I'm no longer a prefect. But happy because it means less stress and more concentration on studies (which everyth seems to revolve around these days.) Life is filled with bittersweet memories ain't it?
I still remember the first day of school last year. How Tian Hui walked into the class and pinned up the names for the fresh batch of prefects. Everyone was fighting to see the list. Still remember Tiff going, "No la, I can't be wan..." and then shortly after that a hysterical Cel going, "I TOLD YOU YOU IDIOT! YOU SURE BECOME PREFECT BAH!" And I remember looking at the list, scanning it and seeing my name.
To be honest, I was happy to see my name there. Go ahead think me a nerd or whatever. But yeah, I was, LIVE WITH IT!
We had our first prefect meeting and then on went the prefect stuff. I still remember my very first week of duty. Which was at the foyer for three freaking weeks! Don't ask me why, but I was very anxious to get walking in Block C (at that time still inhabited and not like the ghost "town" we see today!) and scold people. I know, I'm mean. LIVE WITH IT!
Oh yeah. And the infamous argument between Emm, Aidan and me. Remember? The pervert joke? Oh God. I remember it so well I go up in laughter when I recall it. Even if Aidan and Emm have temporarily lost their memories of said time. Together. And coincidentally I might add. *evil grin* Maybe not la. But still, it was funny. STill remember how Emm nearly shrieked at Aidan going, "YÖU"RE A PERVERT?" to which Aidan went, "I AM NO PERVERT!" Man, those Form 1 kids really thought we were weird back then.
And the classic of Aidan telling ppl to tuck in their shirt when already tuck in. *wipes tears from eyes* See what I mean about being a prefect is fun some times when you live for moments like these?
Then we had Sports Day. Oh boy. I remember Emm, me, Cas, Joyce uhh... two more oth prefects presumably Akmal and someone else... selling drinks and packing refreshments. Remember Emm and I were like continually trying to steal curry puffs from the packed refreshments. But never succeeded. Coz got a certain Florinda Goh watching us like a hawk. Aiyah, one curry puff also cannot mer. Of course, later we got our FREE refreshments. *snorts* At the end of the fricking day only ah. Pahhh...
I remember ferrying drinks from below the stands to the grand stands, or to the farthest areas of the tracks or to the judges. Esp the packet lunches. Emm and I wanted to steal too. But neh, we were too noble. HAHA. Oh yeah, I still remember us running like really stupid idiots, trying to be drinks salesmen. Ak was carrying a carton of Chrysanthemum I think. Emm was carrying Orange or smth like that. And me, some other drink. And we were racing each other around the track, not caring whether we crashed into any competing runner at that moment, trying to get rid of our drinks as fast as possible. Duh, the faster we get rid of it, the lighter it is so don't need to carry so much weight in our arms right? Hah, the logic of it all.
So everytime we came past the referree or the gunsmen or whatever, we would be like shoving each other aside going, "Mine better, it's so cool and refreshing," or "You know you want Chyrsanthemum it's so much better," or "Cikgu, a few more left, just take one la..." I remember Kenny Tan laughing so hard that in the end he either took all three types or took none at all to be fair. Haha.
Btw, did I mention that since he found out that I almost blew up the Chem lab that he came back and taught me how to REALLY blow up the Chem lab once and for all? Evil man, just coz he no more teaches us...
The only icky part about the whole thing is that we had to go round picking up rubbish after inconsiderate ppl. Kenny Tan actually shook his fist at ppl who threw drinks off the stands because it almost hit him. Bravo! :)
Then we had Prefect Telematch. It was F U N. Too bad we didn't get to organize our own this year though. Some Lee person didn't allow us. Grrrr... But last year's telematch was good. Omg, it was tiring and torturing (my limbs were aching like hell after it) and though my group came in second last (PEY YOUR GROUP CAME IN LAST NIEH NIEH NIEH jk la) it was all fun and worth it. Still remember who was in my team from the Form 4. Joyce and Ak. Joyce, remember we had a really cool teamwork going on in the Pictionary? You draw I guess so fast ah. Haha.
And I still remember Emm's bro, Ronald who absolutely refused my help in the obstacle course. I was like: You need help? *hold out hand* He look at me with this really indignant look and went: NO! And then he almost toppled off the bench. And looked really tortured throughout the whole thing. And the water balloons was good. We actually managed to drench all the guys save Ak because he was too cowardly to be the target. Haiyah, Akmal!
Prefect Leadership Course. Nth much. Twas boring. I fell asleep during the lecture btw. Speaks volumes about said boredness doesn't it?
Teacher's Day. Hah. I'd remember this. Omg, we spend like an entire month organizing all this. Wasn't happy with the way things turned out still but all right, we did our best and that was it. Nothing mroe could be done. Things were against us that day (a certain person bleh and mikes and technical details) and some of them forgot their cues due to their haste. So no blamings. And I remember during one practice, I condemned both Noel and Ak to run ten rounds of the library. Which they did. Not ten but I don't know la. And Ak and Noel kept calling me Huitler since I kept yelling at them. Now you know where my nick came from.
Then bad things started happening. After I became Head Girl. I shall not try to deny that ON the day ITSELF that I became Head Prefect, I was happy. But after that, totally different story. Will not try to evoke the very bad and black past. All I can say is: worst time of my life for now. No details, don't even think of asking.
But yeah, this year has been quite swell. Except for certain people out to get me. And some Form 4 prefects whom I absolutely detest because they just like sucking up and getting on the wrong side of me (GARRRRRR!) But like I said, if you have friends to rough it out with, all problems can be solved. Stick together in a lot of things, and you have said happiness. Not permanent happiness or total happiness (because that is not possible in reality not all times anyway) but still happiness to a certain degree.
Planning for the workshop this year was fun. Quite fun but stressing. Except some ppl who don't know how to appreciate the hard work, right Van? And the St Jo and St Tere telematch was fun too. Don't regret going. Even if I embarassed myself in front of an entire board of prefects from both their schs and my sch. THANK GOD NO ONE TOOK A PICTURE OF ME OR I SHALL DIE OF EMBARASSMENT. Just imagine the caption: Head Girl of Lodge takes a trip on the football field *wince* But at least Noel got what he deserved. HAH! Thanks Emm for helping me in my revenge!!
Other than that, this year as a prefect has been more stressful. Not that satisfying also. Sometimes more satifsfying but most times no. Life as a junior prefect was better actually. No stress more fun. But this year has had its share of fun. Just that it's less. And not so much euphoria too. After all, everyday kena criticized for things we do don't we, Kok? Every week must have at least one snide comment or critic. Aih, some people just know how to talk and talk but never do anything. Grr.
Being a Form 4 prefect was better generally. In conclusion, you get more power as a Form 5 prefect due to your seniority and you get to make the "kids" snap to it, but more work load too. Ask any of the prefects. Esp the blue ties. Everyday duty not fun right? Esp when you have oth things to do. Like studying and homework. Tis not a wonder I usually see Sjane patrolling with a Sej book in front of her face. I actually admire all the blue ties because they actually can cope with duties and work. Me leh, hehe, at least don't need to go patrol right? Even if I had duties, it's not physically walking up and down EVERYDAY. Only sometimes (which is very rare) when I feel like it. Oh and let's not forget the seniors too. They everyday have to go check on prefects and monitor their progress yada yada.
The chapter's ending. Somehow am glad it's all over. At least no more tears, no more drama (esp during the past one year) and no more critics. Just plain old good life of a normal student after this. Even if it means no more privileges (certain privileges like going spotcheck and skipping class I mean) being back to regular student will be quite welcomed in my life after this. Esp with Mock coming up. But I know, honestly, that I'd miss being a prefect even if there were more trials than fun.
So, just before this chap ends, I just want to thank a few prefects (but most importantly good solid old friends) who've been through a hell lot with me and stuck with me through my most crazy days where I just blow up and hurl insults at everything including them. Thanks for always being there for me, to encourage me when I just feel like stabbing a critic in the back and laughing manically afterwards. I know, Noel, I'm supposed to relax so I don't get frazzled white hairs sticking out of my head. But oh well...
So I must accord thanks to all of you wonderful ppl who I'd always cherish (in no particular order): Van, Emm, Noel, Ak, MTYP, Sjane, Sing Yue, Kok... and yeah that's about it. Well, the prefect friends that I have anyway.
You see, I don't have much close prefect friends but like I said, if you have a bunch of really good ones, you can go through hell and water with them. Because they'd stick with you through it and never complain. They'd even gossip about said hated person with you just to make you feel better even. *evil grin*
Thanks guys. From the bottom of my heart, don't know where I'd be now without you lot.
Chapter of my life is closing... am no longer a prefect soon. Must get used to that. No more tie (yes I finally get some air around my neck!!) and no more stress.
Bittersweet indeed.
posted by *~siaw hui~* at 9:42 PM
4 Comments:
wah liu, i also help on sports day. where's my name! me also goin up n down carrying drinks. remember we also ended up picking up rubbish n we were complainin sayin wth r d prefects doin this kinda work. lol.
yalah! so u were the unnamed person who helped with the drinks together with ak,emm and me bah. i just forgot that it was you. lack of memory.
How about me? I'm your senior but I was your PREFECT FRIEND! LOL! Just kidding! Good luck in SPM!
oh ya hor... but then who ask you to resign first? hah, that's why i forget.
and thanks for the "good luck" anyway.
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