My Last Cross-country & 5S8 CNY Dinner

February 7th, 2010

I got through my last cross-country as a purple house member yesterday and I lived! I really thought I was going to faint halfway through the race. I didn't manage to get a point for my house but I am thankful I finished it. I was so determined to get top 30 but knowing well enough I won't because of my lack of exercise and my non-existence stamina. Nonetheless I jogged for the first 2km and got really tired when I was entering my 3rd km so I decided to slow down and walk and occasionally jog when I have strength. When I was nearing the finishing line, they said my class had a few more seconds left, so I sprinted forward but to my disappointment, my time was up. Germaine greeted me with a smile because she got into the top 30 and we walked to the CF room together.

I felt like a failure then.
How could I not even get 1 point for purple house? I though to myself. Sheesh and it's already my last year. Germaine however replied "Maybe sports is not your thing. You have a talent for singing not like me." [rephrased]
At that moment, I was thinking to myself, yeah maybe that's true. Then, I laid down on the floor of the CF room with my bag as a pillow and slept. I was exhausted and totally drained and my sore throat from the night before was getting worse and to add to that, I was feeling sick and cold even though I was still sweating. I stayed on the floor for 30minutes when other CF members shuffled in and out of the room.

Finally at about 11am, it was time to gather all students of Catholic High School together and announce the results. All the members of every house were so hyped up, as always. I wanted to cheer but my sore throat was already bad enough so I decided against it but I participated in the wave which didn't require me to speak at all.

Purple house won again this year. I told Shu Min early that morning that purple was going to win again this year but she was so stubborn and I told Wai Leem that we'll say it feels like a deja vu when it's announced that we won. When it was all over, the first thing I did was run to Shu Min and said "It really does feel like a deja vu, don't you think?" I got whacked for saying that. Haha. Sorry girl, maybe our house really stole all the talented runners.

I know a few of  you guys got disqualified, which I shall not mention who but don't be too sad about it, I still love you guys :) *big hugs*

I feel sick when I got home. Felt too terrible to eat but I was starving so I had some porridge and visited the doctor who in return gave me some medicine for me to take. Had a 45 minutes nap and felt much better after that.

Then, had to get ready for dinner that nigh! Let's let the pictures to do the talking, shall we? (:

Emcees for the day, Jaykerr and Rachel. I think you guys did an awesome job ;)

First performance was Jaykerr, he and his Gu Zhen. I didn't know you were that good! Brilliant :)

Next up was Zhuo Zhi and Rushan, popping. I bet they practised when they were skipping classes in QM room. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone.

Then Jocelyn played and sang Bad Romance. AH JOCELYN! How sexy. I think if I was a guy I would have fallen for you, honest. It's your time to SHINE. Sounds bit familiar doesn't it, girl? Haha.

Invited Mr. Michael, our form teacher whom in the beginning initiated this whole dinner to give a speech.

Toasting because it's a Chinese tradition. Hm. Ok.

Germaine with Daryl.

Jaykerr, Zhuo Zhi and Rushan. Haha. Why were we all looking away?

Our ex-classmate who came back specially for the dinner.

Primary school friend till now! Time flies!

Prizes to be given out.

DSLR wannabe. :)

JoFan, this is for you. We cam-whored with MY DSLR.

Mr. Michael and family. With 2 out of place classmates.

Since Leslie was saying he felt like a gentleman that night, let's see what a "gentleman" he was at the table while eating.

Leslie and his usual "hehehe". It was hilarious sitting beside him during dinner.

Celebrated Kit Yeng's birthday. A day later than her original.

Her cake.

With the girls. Yee Teng & Joanne, where were you guys?

Jocelyn's.

Everyone dressed up that night and were all looking pretty and handsome. Some even wore a dress *ahem*and actually took the initiative to look more, dare I say, feminine *winks* you know who you are. Also, few of the guys actually looked smart in shirt. Didn't know our guys knew how to look good too. Although I had to leave early, I enjoyed myself and had an awesome time together with you all.

p/s- some of the pictures above were taken by Zebra. Thanks but most of them can't be used because they were either underexposed or overexposed! Anyhow, thank you nonetheless.

I still have some pictures to be put up. Some other day perhaps. Enjoy! If you need any of the pictures above, let me know.

Love,
Laine.

Paramore!

January 31st, 2010

I think it's Jocelyn. Yeah, it must be Jocelyn Khoo Pei Lin. I'm in love with Paramore. Jocelyn! You infested me with your Paramore! Now I wanna get their album, Brand New Eyes. I blame you! Now it's CrushCrushCrush and Brick By Boring Brick all the way for me, till I get it memorised. I know what your response would be "awesome posom".

Ah, Paramore. Sweet.

"She lives in a fairytale
Somewhere too far for us to find
Forgotten the taste and smell
Of the world that she's left behind
"

Laine.

Mess

January 31st, 2010

All good things must come to an end but I don't want this to end, never ever. It's been the ups and downs for me since the first day of the year and it's getting pretty intense. Wish I knew what to do.

People say there's always something to look forward to even in the midst of all the mess, pain and anguish. I wish I will find that too.

Tears I shed cannot substitute what I feel inside or make the situation better, yet, in vain I still do.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn,
       For they shall be comforted.

Much love,
Laine.

The Show

January 10th, 2010

If you're wondering why it's been such a long time since the last time I posted up my recording, well I wasn't satisfied with the one I worked on for over a month with my teacher so I threw the idea out the window about posting it up here.

Here's my latest. I still think I could have done better but this is what I have Enjoy!

The Show-Cover

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go, can't do it alone
I've tried and I don't know why

Slow it down, make it stop or else my heart is going to pop
'Cause it's too much, yeah it's a lot to be something I'm not
I'm a fool out of love 'cause I just can't get enough

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go, can't do it alone
I've tried and I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out, it's bringing me down
I know I've got to let it go and just enjoy the show

The sun is hot in the sky just like a giant spotlight
The people follow the signs and synchronize in time
It's a joke nobody knows, they've got a ticket to the show


Yeah, I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go, can't do it alone
I've tried and I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out, it's bringing me down
I know I've got to let it go and just enjoy the show
Just enjoy the show
And just enjoy the show
Just enjoy the show

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go, can't do it alone
I've tried and I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out, it's bringing me down
I know I've got to let it go and just enjoy the show
Just enjoy the show, just enjoy the show

I want my money back, I want my money back
I want my money back, just enjoy the show
I want my money back, I want my money back
I want my money back, just enjoy the show

Love,
Laine.

Lost In A Hopeless, Endless World

January 10th, 2010

I was blog hopping awhile ago and most the blogs were sad posts, talking about past memories and their pain. It depressed me further.

Yet, we were meant to live for so much more.

Thanks Jo Fan, somehow reading yours brought some meaning to me.

Meant To Live - Switchfoot

Fumbling his confidence
And wondering why the world has passed him by
Hoping that he's bent for more than arguments
And failed attempts to fly, fly

We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?

Somewhere we live inside
Somewhere we live inside
We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?
Somewhere we live inside

Dreaming about Providence
And whether mice or men have second tries
Maybe we've been livin with our eyes half open
Maybe we're bent and broken, broken

We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?

Somewhere we live inside
Somewhere we live inside
We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?
Somewhere we live inside

We want more than this world's got to offer
We want more than this world's got to offer
We want more than the wars of our fathers
And everything inside screams for second life, yeah

We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?
We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?
We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?
We were meant to live
We were meant to live

What we feel, taste, heart, see and smell is ours. Yet, sometimes what we feel affect those around us.

Love,
Laine.

New with the Old

January 6th, 2010

School's started and the usual resumed from last year with just a few minor changes. The big minor change was our form teacher. I was shocked to see Mr. Michael coming into our class on the first day of school, he never taught us so why appearing now right? Apparently he has taken over Mr. William for English and Cik Ashikin as our form teacher. Our class is too much to handle? Perhaps so.

I missed the first 2 days of morning watch in CF room and I finally got to go this morning. I really missed you guys :) It's good to be back. Can't wait for CF this Friday.
Jo Fan, I am ready for your jokes, lame or plain dumb but I am sure most of them will be just plain dumb.

I suddenly have a sudden urge to hug my girlfriends. I shall hug you girls tomorrow, first thing when I see you all in class. Brace yourselves!

Love,
Laine.

Blessed 2010

January 1st, 2010

Blessed new year to all!

So this is a brand new year. That was quick. So I'm leaving all the old &bad behind and moving forward. We always say that don't we, but do we really do it? I'm really hoping this year would be my fresh start :) I'm depending on God, and not myself, so Amen to that.

For those who are starting the year in a new place, all the best yea! ;) May the Lord's shower you with His blessings and anointing always. Be safe.

Love,
Laine.

From Down South

December 27th, 2009

Greetings from Singapore! (: Been 2 long days and looking forward for another 3 more days here. So far I've gotten some pretty good cheap (if you count dollar to dollar), and we'll be heading to Orchard Rd. tomorrow to check out the Christmas lighting and do some more shopping.

Well, welcome to Singapore!

with Christmas tree

Love,
Laine.

Ervin’s Aviators

December 8th, 2009

Image0352So here's me, in Ervin's aviators. I love them.

Actually, I love a lot of things (:

Love,
Laine.

Ninja Joe

December 8th, 2009

Image0354Ever heard of Ninja Joe? Perhaps no. It's newly opened in Tropicano City Mall. They sell pork burger! Yes yes! Pork burger! Awesome eh? Well, I think so la. I mean, how often do you get pork burgers here man. It has 5 flavours, original,oriental, hot&spicy, sweet&sour [the one I ate!] and black pepper. I simply enjoy the pork patty. :D love it! Maybe you guys should go try it out too yea?

Image0355

Love,
Laine.