What would you do when someone call you dumb and stupid? Well, I would study real hard to show that person that I'm not what he/she claim that I am. But what would you do when someone call you a smartie and all that? Do you not study and prove that person wrong? Of course not! You obviously have to study even harder to prove that you're not just a smartie; you're a genius. Ha, but seriously, the above two situations did not happen on yours truly; but I guess that the probability of someone being in either one situation must be high. (although not 1). Anyway, I feel that the youngsters nowadays (I admit, me included) often call someone stupid or dumb. But sometimes, it's really unintentional and that it is just our way of communicating. The person called "stupid" may appear all right on the outside but who knows that beneathe that strong, steel-hard cover may exist a fragile and low self-esteem. Now, consider the second case when someone is being labelled as a smartie. This may lead to several outcomes.

1. The person may become proud and look down upon those who are not as intelligent as he is.
2. The person may become proud and not study and his grades suffer.
3. The person may become stress and feel the pressure to stay at the top.
4. etc...

[Author's note: This list is not exhausive. There are certainly more outcomes and consequences]

This is not written to discourage people from priasing other's good work. But certainly scolding someone stupid is definietly an unplesant thing to do and one should avoid doing that as far as possible. Afterall, at the end of the day, who can really judge the levl of our intelligence?

Chem S paper training today. Was really reinspired! All thanks to Mr Wu...(think that's his name). Anyway, he's a few years older than us and he can do all those questions so easily...if he can do it, so can i. Take home msg for the day is: Even though you may not know what the answer is, it does not matter a lot. It's the thinking process and analysis part that count. Plus, he make the questions sound simple and when it comes to doing it...it's like...no sweat! So, did I hear that it's impossible to get a distinction for S paper? Well, this is not to say that I will definitely get a distinction...it's just an encouragement for myself and those out there...Distinctions...here I come...Better get to studying before my "reinspiration" becomes uninspiring.

The result is out- erm actually, it was out that fateful day...you guessed it! We only managed a silver. I kind of expected it, but it's just that people around me were all wanting a gold. In addition, we sounded there in the morning. But the moment we came out of the hall, we just know it. The announcing of the results merely confirms our knowledge and expectation. I know it's saddening, disappointing, and all...nevertheless, we must take comfort that it's not any worse. Plus, there's always another syf...our juniors will definitely achieve that shimmering tittle for us!
A note to the band members: Congrats on the Gold with Honours. All your efforts had certainly paid off, and the fruits of labour can't be any more sweeter. Work hard for the presentation in July and do the school and God proud. Up and On!

Just got the news for the results of the various performing arts groups of St Margs in this year's SYF. (a little slow I know, but still...)

CCA Group SYF Award 2005
Chinese Dance- Gold with Honours
Indian Dance- Gold with Honours
Symphonic Band- Gold
Choir- Silver
Malay Dance- Silver
Modern Dance- Silver

So proud and happy for them(esp for the band)...Hope that they continue to train and practise harder and achieve better results in two years' time.
Oh, I also heard that there is going to be on Youth Concert on 24th May in the school hall. The various groups will be putting up their winning syf performances.

Wow! It has been two weeks since I last blog...this two weeks really flew past...if I'm not wrong, the last time I wrote was after the choir concert; and after that, it was intensive choir already. A lot of people has been falling sick...fever, flu, sore throat...it's the weather (and the I think the stress and addition work...) . I really have a lot of work to catch up...bio, phy, chem...that is just tutorials...I haven't even started studying for my Bio and Chem tests that are scheduled to be on Tuesday...It's really scary...I have to study photosynthesis, homeostasis and the kidney...don't tell me that it's only 3 topics...there's really a lot to study for and to memorise! Oh no! And come Monday, yes, the labour day holiday, I'll be in school for choir practice, labouring away. Don't be mistaken. I'm not complaining or anything. I mean, one have to put in all the effort if one wants to achieve something. I think this is only fair and right. Erm, I think I better stop writing and get back to my work...