masquerade: May 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
cassMANdra :) 11:24 PM 」


Today marks the end of my journey. I stepped down. It is the end for me and the start for my new house captain, Starsky. I have enjoyed everything that came across my way. Bittersweet memories. I can remember the times when I lacked sleep and totally had no energy for lessons but then the times when the event had so much more wonderful memories too. I really love being in Innova although I live far far away. Grateful that I came here instead of SRJC. Who cares if the school is established or not, I'm having a heck load of fun. Thats what matter most for me...

Almost teared during sports day when I bowed to thank the house for everything. I was right. It is so much more fufilling to be the house captain than being in the councillor. I just had the gush of emotions, a mixture of euphoria and sadness engulfed me. Greatly encouraged by the number of people from the different classes who were willing to sacrifice a bit of themselves to contribute to Sagi. Definitely appreciate them loads. Finally, I think the PE office would be very much more quieter. Now, there's no more me to bug them. It had been so ingrained into my life that now that I know I wont be going back there feels weird. I really enjoyed talking nonsense with them. All good things have to come to pass. I shall not be greedy. Took many photos today. I Lazy to upload. Another time.

MK: you're super mean today. really dont know if you meant what you said. does that mean we'll just be aquaintance?? then, I rather not go.

Starsky: Don't lose hope in yourself. Remember your confidence is one of your strengths. As long as you can do a good job, the people will naturally be happy. I know that the stress on you to perform is very high since there are so many other eligible candidates. Believe that you were given the post by God's will just like me. I'm sure you know what I mean. I dont think my eyesight for leaders is that bad. I know you have the potential. Perhaps you have not seen it yourself yet. I know you kinda have a bad reputation cos of the previous econs and cca incident. Let it pass. People are like that. They all tell me this same thing about you. CREATIVITY man... But I dont think of it that way because you told me what happened. They dont know. So what they have is a biased view. I trust you. Dont let how people judge you determine your worth. Harness your leadership skills. For now, I can still help you in every possible way. Jia you. STUDY HARD you bugger....


Sunday, May 20, 2007
cassMANdra :) 11:43 PM 」


SPORTS DAY...the day I have been waiting for so long...

Finally, it has arrived. All that I have strived for, worked for and cried for will all reveal itself on this very day. How much effort we have put in would determine how well our house would do.


4 house captains taking the athlete's oath. Lining up in accordance to STAR. Sagittarius Taurus Aquila Rasalas. Me, Xin Yu, Diana, Hakim.
Sagi with the funky clappers!
Cheering on the drums.
Part of my magnificent cheerleaders. Oh what would I do without them??!!

more to come...


Thursday, May 17, 2007
cassMANdra :) 6:11 PM 」


Tomorrow happens to be the last time I will ever have sports day. Unless I attend my former school's one as an audience (boring). I really do hope that I would have a great time.

Currently, my house is third but our gap with the front 2 houses is marginal. I don't think we can catch up with them but I know that this in itself is a great achievement! Previous years, Sagi has the most number of winners and yet ironically having the most number of deficits. IF you are absent without a valid reason, you will deduct 3 points. This year, we have fewer winners as compared to the former years, but we only have 1 girl who deducted 3 points for us. I think its great. The stress, effort and immense persuasion taken to get substitutes, ahh.., is all worth it. Last year, our house was third but lagging behind the other 2 by at least 100 points, this year is by 30+ points. Ain't that bad. But I would like to take time to pour out my grievances. If you are absent without a valid reason, that means no MC, automatically you deduct points. However, some manage to get off the hook with reasons like project work etc. I dont bother fighting for that girl's case because I know that this is the stipulated rule. What for bend it? My anger boils when I hear of such instances. Because if this is the case, then I would go all out in explaining why this girl from my house has valid reasons so much so that I dont deduct 3 points. Then SAGI would have a clean record of having all participants turning up for sports meet in 2007. Forget about the record, integrity is more important.

*disclaimer: I am not specifically referring to anyone.

After sports day, we shall celebrate. Celebrate for our effort. I dont compete with others, only myself...and I have won. Because my goal was to achieve maximum participation. congrats to me...


Friday, May 04, 2007
cassMANdra :) 10:50 PM 」


So glad. Today I learnt a new way of jumping. The super spinner for high jump. I'm gonna practise till I get it right. Apparently, my teacher, kenneth chai, is super good at these kind of weird techniques. Now, my shoulder hurts from jumping cos I whacked the bar. But still, its so cool.

Whoopee. I got first for long jump. The bad thing is I didnt break my personal best. Perhaps I was too tired already after running around the whole day. The next bad thing is that my points gained for the house will be given to those who dont turn up. To cover back for the deficit they've caused. Its just like in a soccer game. The ball is yours but then your opponent comes over and tackle you. He gets the ball but you're sitting on the bench, watching this whole process. You know it was very obvious that your teammate could have very well protected the ball effortlessly. This was how I felt when I marked attendance. Its worse than proposing to a guy. Maybe. Well, I guess what he said was correct, don't come for the events. Because it is too painful to watch. In front of your eyes, you see points being deducted just because they were irresponsible. And when you practise like mad, run with all your guts, deep down, I'm just covering it up for someone else. I guess I'm about the few that feel this way in my house. Not that I'm saying others dont, maybe not as much as me. Seriously, for those that dont turn up without a valid reason, I would like to show them the faces of those runners, who vomit their lungs out, just to participate and GET ONE POINT. Yes, I agree with him that this is a painful to watch. I feel it so much because I can see the effort put in by them. All runners for 200m j2 boys got LAST. So? Does that mean that they're not as good as those that got first? I really think it takes a lot of guts to sign up for an event, knowing that you will jolly well lose and yet still put in your best. I really admire these people. I mean its so easy to sign up for a race, knowing that you'll win or at least get top 8. Is it easy to go and lose? I guess I'm doing this by signing up for high jump. I finally understand how it feels. I'm so proud of the J1's. They end up participating, except this mad runner, joshua who can really WIN! Thank you to all participating. I really appreciate it, although you'll never read this. From the bottom of my heart, Sagi wouldn't be this far if it wasn't for you.

Everyday, I'm like super tired. But then seeing how...
Ming Han ran for 1500m till he strained both muscle
Heng Qian coming all the way down from suntec to run in her event
Wai Ching, as nerdy as he looks, getting first for 1500m
Amaluna, making me laugh
Hidayatul willing joined my reserve killer team to sub all substitutes
Regine, Serene, Ting Shu, Valerie staying throughout the whole day helping me
Ryan and Vithya, doing my cheerleading
Starsky and Geraldine, calling up all j1's to inform them to run
Winston, for putting up with my nonsensical attitude of ups and downs
2 house teachers encouragement
and more...

MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT.