Friday, July 24, 2009

A mother's love

Prewetta was covered in sweat as she scurried around the kitchen, checking the fridge and cupboards making sure she had put all the essentials into the box. She glanced up at the clock. 11am. "I better hurry, or else Dan would miss his lunch." Then, after having made sure she had put all his favourites into the lunchbox, she rushes out of the door. Striding across the carpark with the lunch box in hand , she found her motorbike parked at its usual spot. Very quickly, she got on and sped off.

"Where on earth is she?" Dan cursed as his stomach growled again. His mother was late! And all his friends were nearly done eating!

"Hey Dan, you're not having lunch?" One of his classmates piped up. Dan gives her a brief smile before turning back to the gates, face contorted into a scowl. He had been expecting to hear the faint roar of his mother's motorbike for the past 15 minutes, but it never came. He swore loudly as yet another vehicle passed, apparently mistaking it for his mother for the umpteenth time.

Meanwhile, Prewetta was speedily approaching the familiar bend that meant she was not far from her destination. "I hope that Dan isn't too hungry right now." As she sped around the corner, worrying whether her son was getting stomach cramps, she did not see the black BMW that was practically lunging towards her. "Almost ther-" Impact. All she heard next was the screeching of tyres and the shattering of glass as she sailed through the air before landing on her shoulder with an almighty, sickening crunch; the lunchbox cluched tightly in her other arm all the while.

"I'm terribly sorry! I should have seen where I was going. I'm..." Who was talking to her? The shock from the crash had left her mind in a blank. She twitched her uninjured arm and felt a box. Dan's lunch! Just as the driver was about to check and see if she was awake, Prewetta shot up, nearly scaring the driver to death. "I'm fine!" Prewetta said, or at least she hoped she did, as she got up and limped to the school down the road. She heard the driver screaming about getting an ambulance and going to the hospital and that some miracle had just happened or something like that. That can wait, she needed to get to the school!

Dan was practically seething when he saw his mother finally walk through the gates. She gave a weak lopsided smile as she handed him his lunch gently. She expects him to eat after making him wait?! His friends were done long ago! His chest boiling, he slams the box out of his mother's outstretched arm. The lunchbox hit the ground with a deafening clatter, spilling rice, chicken and potatoes all over the tiled floors. "WHERE WERE YOU? NO POINT IN EATING NOW, MY FRIENDS WERE DONE LONG AGO!" With that, he stormed off. He did not notice that his mother's right shoulder was twisted at an odd angle, or that her pants were torn slightly or that her ankle was starting to swell. Nor did he see the hurt look that crossed his mother's eyes when he sent his meal flying. She had ruined his day, now he had to go to class, hungry.

Prewetta felt tears welling up in her eyes. She did not know why she was crying nor why she felt so hurt, it was just a lunchbox! No. She had ruined her son's day, and she had been rejected by him. Silently sobbing, she knelt to clean up the mess, ignoring the searing pain from her shoulder, and the odd constricting sensation she felt in her chest. As she limped painfully home, a small voice at the back of her head worried whether he would be able to endure his lessons on an empty stomach. Colourful spots began to cloud her vision, her chest began to constrict even more and throbbed, her breathing came out in short raspy breaths and a moment later, all went black...

It was only hours later when Dan saw the look of devastation on his father's face as he arrived home, did he realise that something had gone wrong. Terribly wrong.

"I just got a call from the ICU..."

Thursday, July 9, 2009

My story 2

Nothing's changed.
I'm still in a world of chaos and puzzles.
Solved? You wish.

I look up at the sky and wonder,
how long have I been on this wild goose chase?
just when, oh when will I learn to let it go?
There are so many other things to look at, to think about, to care.
So why am I still stuck on you?

I know well that when year-end comes, it will all be over.
No more chances, no more tries, no more glances
no more laughs, no more banters.
Should I try to take every remaining chance I have?
But is it worth it, to waste my time.
Fine, I'll try.
But now this is what I see :

Sure we talk, but what good is there anymore?
We speak of nothing but business.
I've lost the essence of it all.
You as well.
I've done enough, I'm through, or so I think
My determination lunges forth at the first chance, ready to strike.
But deep down I know, its not worth it, I shouldn't care.
These times, they'll fly away sooner or later. They won't last.
I still see you in the crowd, as always
I'm still standing afar, watching, waiting,
and silently cursing my stupidity.
Yet shamelessly clinging to a foolish hope, that perhaps, just perhaps
we can experience old times again.

Am I just trying too hard?
Maybe.
Grow up! Let go!
I beg myself please,
Or I'll never have my mind at ease.
Have I crossed the line? Just to impress?
Definitely. So now what?
I don't know. But I will retrace my steps,
repent and start over, if I can...

Now I'm at home and I wonder again,
my own kind is in danger.
No time to worry for this
So I'll put this down and see to the rest.
And whether I come back the same or not,
Well,
We'll see.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

A wreckage of a reality check

Just came back from the Choir trip to Sabah and im already missing it like crazy. We had too much fun there (even though we mostly just ate and slept).

But then again, as I was thinking about the the trip's events and the aftermath, I came to realise something:

I'm not as old as I think.

I've completely forgotten just how young I really am. There are many things that I want to do but I just can't because of my age and many other factors related to my age. Psh, 15 aint a big number, it still starts with a number 1. I'm barely at the start of my life, and I'm already becoming a wreck.

And then another realisation (the one I personally HATE the most) hits me as I think about what happened during the trip:

I'm just a little kid trying to break a glass wall that cannot be broken.

All this time I've just been existing, just here in this blasted earth with absolutely no significance whatsoever. I'm just a kid who is trying so hard to grow up, to be different amongst a sea of people who outbest at everything possible. Looking at everyone, I finally see how distant I am from them.

Sure I have my own social circle, but there are times when I can't talk to them, coz I dunno what to say to them. I'm not one to walk up to you and say "Hey, nice weather eh?" Being caught between being a young teen and a young adult stinks. My social life is a wreck, my emotions are a wreck, my faith itself is also in danger. I'm doomed for sure.

The conclusion I draw? Life is meaningless, and the best you can do is to go out with a bang.

Yet there are people dumb enough to think that life is great. (not quoting Great Eastern here) To me, there's nothing to look forward to in life. Only the LORD can save me now. Don't ever tell me to live life to the fullest because there is nothing to live for. Seriously.

And I am also rather annoyed because of the one who constantly hounds around me, trying to break through even though I'm clearly uninterested.

Someone, free me from my torment.

Everyday they pass me by,
I can see it in their eyes.
Empty people filled with care,
Headed who knows where?

On they go through private pain,
Living fear to fear.
Laughter hides their silent cries,
Only Jesus hears.

People need the Lord, people need the Lord.
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door.
People need the Lord, people need the Lord.
When will we realize, people need the Lord?

We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right.
What could be too great a cost
For sharing Life with one who's lost?
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear.
They must hear the Words of Life
Only we can share.

People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door.
People need the Lord, people need the Lord.
When will we realize that we must give our lives,
For peo-ple need the Lord.

People need the Lord.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

My story

The bell rings. The class begins to end.
I check the time. 10am. I move off first.
Though my stomach growls, I know I move for a different reason.
The scene is crowded. People talk, shriek, laugh.
Its a sea of humans I don't know.
Last time, it ended in a good tone
The one before was average
I will make it different today.
I join the line and look around, no sign
my heart falls a bit, i sigh
a classmate shakes me awake, i respond. I look again. Still no.
then i see. A familiar figure. One that i can see even amongst this sea
My heart revives, i twist a smile
Im looked upon, and i turn, sure that my presence is noted
Then, a forceful slap to the shoulder. Jump Start!
Options display themselves, which to start with?
Remember, no boring today, a difference!
Those eyes gleam with excitement, and a hint of light insult
Well, two can play at that game!
I retort, it's received, a difference achieved.
News is relayed, I listen to the voice
A light tone to my ears, one that has left me in good moods for many a day
The fact that i am noticed, it makes me elated
At least I am not alone
Looking back, it all started with a simple self-introduction
Under a situation where both were under the same rules
the same game, and though they won the physical one
I took the first step of victory into the emotional one
but the bell rings again, i slip a mask on
a mask that betrays my feelings
for my heart sinks as goodbyes are exchanged.
But as i make my way back to class I give myself a little boost
I made today different
I will try again tomorrow

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Teachers Are Awesome

Okay, this post is not for me to go gaga over teachers and praise them to literal high heavens, nor is it a defamatory post (i promise). This is a small (actually very small) collection of what a school teacher (YES A TEACHER) does that can really make your day (or just make you go huh?) even if you are buried under a mountain of homework. =D (ok maybe not)

(all these are real okay! they're from me and my bro!! ^^)

Now, I have 2 math teachers (Amaths and Emaths duh). They're really nice people and I am quite happy to have them as math teachers because they really bother to actually teach us. (my other teachers are the same of course) But, what they say to us can usually be quite *ahem* sometimes...

It was a really hot day and yeah most of us were sweating in class. (I feel so happy to be sitting under 2 fans =D)


Amaths Teacher : *fans himself*
" Why is it so hot?"
*looks at standing fan that is blowing at the students and turns it to himself* (and thus depriving Khuzzie, Eileen and Chelsea of much needed wind)

Jolene : "So not gentleman!!" (of course in a polite tone)

Amaths Teacher : *shocked expression*
" Gentleman to students? No way!"

Class : -_-?!

Then our emaths teacher....

Emaths Teacher : "GIRLS, NO NEED TO BE SHY! MAKE SURE YOU LABEL YOUR DIAGRAMS OKAY!" *very happy expression*(hes not scolding us here)

Class : @_@??

Lols.

Then my brother's teacher was teaching his class about how to make a good presentation. He was telling them about the "Hook, line and sinker" method. (of course hook meaning to get your audience interested) But it didn't come out quite as he/she had expected....

Teacher : Now class, hooking is a very important skill.
(hilarity and chaos ensues)

So much for trying to discourage sick thoughts eh?

Then during our school twice-a-week mass run while we had to stop jogging to let the cars pass before crossing the road.

Mr M. (thats what all the students call him and he actually uses it!) : Okay girls stop here, theres a car coming from over there, a truck over here and Mr Choy standing there *gestures to mr choy standing next to him*

Mr Choy : *gives the WHAT? expression* "what??"

LOL. I hope he doesnt run us over.

I also heard of some really funny things from my bro. His school motto (or vision or whatever its called) is "Experiment, Explore, Excel" but apparantly one of the students changed it to become this:


"Experiment, Explode, Expel" (i guess thats what happens if you react a grp 1 metal to an acid)

Though school life is still crazy and stressful and crazy BUT ITS ALSO FUN! I mean without school about half of the drama in your life is gone!

ALL THE BEST TO THOSE HAVING MID YEARS!!!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Recycling

Hey! I was bored and decided to recycle an old quiz. Yes its the 100 question thing. Im supposed to be doing homework but im really not in the mood to. So here it is!



.01. What have you been doing recently? Getting stressed

02. Do you ever turn your cell phone off? yes. most of the time actually

03. What happened at 10.00am today? was shopping at Jurong point with my family

04. When did you last cry? Guess

05. Believe in fate/destiny? Stuff happens. Period

06. What do you want in your life right now? A WAY OUT OF STRESS

07. Do you carry an umbrella when it rains, or just put up your hood? i usually just RUN

08. What's your favourite thing to have on your bed? bolster.

9. What bottom are you wearing now? shorts. im at home.

10. What's the nicest text in your inbox say? Hi rachel how are you?

11. Do you tend to make a relationship complicated? well how would I know?

12. Are you wearing anything you borrowed from someone? no.

13. What was the last movie you caught? Cant remember

14. What are you proud of? Nothing really

15. What does the oldest text message in your inbox say? Hi Rachel how are you?

16. What was the last song you sang out loud? A chinese hymn

17.Do you have any nicknames? umm

18. What does your last received text message say? DARN ITS DUE TOMORROW

19. What time did you go to bed last night? dont remember

20. Are you currently happy? ABSOLUTELY NOT

21. Who gives you best advice?my mom

22. Do you eat whipped cream straight from the can? Eh?

23. Who did you talk on phone last night?no one.

24. Is anything bugging you right now? MID YEAR EXAMS!!! and undone homework

25. What/who was the last thing/person to make you laugh? Rachael Yap

26. Do you wear toe socks?nope.

27. Who was the last person you missed a call from?dont rmb

28. Have you ever had your heart broken?many times.

29. What annoys you most in a person? lotsa stuff.

30. Do you have a crush on anyone? Now why would i tell you that?

31. Have you ever done cocaine? heck no.

32. What is the colour of your room? its still a light shade of green

33. Would you kill someone you hate for a billion dollars? -.-

34. Do you believe in the saying of : talk is cheap? not really considering its so expensive to just
use the phone...

35. Who was the last person to lie in your bed? myself duh

36. Who was the last person to hug you? my mother

37. Did anyone see the last person you kissed? i haven't kissed anyone. -.-

38. Do you have a life? come to think of it...no

39. Have you ever thought someone died, when they really didnt die? no im not that much of sadist...

40. What is the reason behind your profile song? dont have one

41. Who was the last person you saw in your dream? no one

42. Last time you smiled? just now

43. Have you changed this year? probably.

44. What are you listening right now? the fan spinning

45. Are you talking to someone when you doing this? yeah. jolene

46. Do you walk with your eyes open or closed? Are you human?

.47. Is there a quote you live by? "The Lord will bless those who put their trust in Him"

48. Do you want someone you cannot have? yes?

49. Have you ever played an instrument? yea. pianoooo.

50. What was the worst idea you've had in this week? Wanting to commit suicide?

51. What are you doing last night at 11pm?sleeping...

52. Are you happy with your love life right now? dont have one

53. What song best describe your love life? idk.

54. Does the person know that you like him/her? o.o no

55. Who always makes you laugh?my dog

56. Do you speak other language other than English? yea, chinese lah and a bit of hokkien

57. Favourite website(s)? youtube, blogger, wikipedia

58. What's your middle name? dont have one

59. What are you doing tomorrow? Chionging homework duh

60. What do you think you are like? a loser

61. Who will you choose to die with? my husband if i ever have one

62. Where have you been today?home and other places

63. What game do you play often? I dont play much games anymore

64. Who are you missing right now? no one

65. If you have to choose between friendship and love, who will you choose? uhh I'll answer you
when i actually come to that situation

66. What are you doing right now?this 100 question quiz thing

67. Which primary school are you from? Rulang Pri

68. Name 3 colours that you like?black, white and blue

69. What emotion do you like to show?happiness.

70. What is your life to you? A PIECE OF GARBAGE

71. If you have something troubling you, what will you do? keep quiet and punch the walls

72. Who did you last chat in msn today? Jolene

73. Who do you admire most?God

74. Which month are you born in?December

75. How are you feeling right now? irritated

76. What is the time now?10 pm

77. What kind of person do you think the one who tagged you is? nobody did.

78.What colour did you use to dye hair?i never dyed my hair before.

79. Why are you doing this test?because im bored

80. What do you do when you're moody?not say a word.

81. At which age you wish to get married? 24 maybe? not too late.

82. Who is more important to you?family.

83. If today is the last day of your life, what will you do?talk to all them important people in my
life.

84. Who is the person you trust the most?my mom

85. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after a rain? By the laws of physics, yes but i dont look for
one

86. If you have a dream come true, what would it be? dunno

87. What is your goal for this year? STUDY HARD

88. Do you believe in eternity love? i guess

89. What feeling do you love most? being happy.

90. Do you really think its Global Warming now? yea i guess

91.What feeling do you hate the most?worried-ness.

92. Do you cherish every single friendship of yours?the close ones, yea.

93. Do you believe in God? of course

94. Who cares for you most?God.

95. What do you think is the most important thing in your life?God, family

96. What will you bring when you fight? a sub machine gun. or a ton of grenades

97. What have you done regretted doing in your whole life?lotsa stuff ):

98. What would you feel if no one no longer cares for you? like dying.

99. What if your boyfriend/girlfriend two-timed you? idk, break?

100. HOW DO U FEEL NOW? stupid.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

....

Okay. This act of leaving my blog alone is seriously becoming a habit. But Ive gotten really busy...

Well heres what happened over the past month.

First of all, me, Cleo, Jinwei, Le-yi, Jasmine and Nadia joined this international website competition called ThinkQuest. Actually the competition started last year, but we joined in like at the start of the year. so we had like 4 months to complete it. Seems like a long time? Yeah right. well we slacked quite abit for like the first 3 months but 2 weeks before submission, we were rushing it like crazy. (well this scenario is not a stranger but it sertainly isnt very nice either) We spent the week before submission stayin back in school till we were kicked out, then proceeded to pull all nighters just to rush it. Well mainly Cleo and Jasmine stayed up. i could only manage till 11.30... and my flu got worse cos of it. But in the end we mangaed to churn out a rather nice piece of work though the site could be better. (all our interfaces were hand drawn okay!)

Then somewhere in between my common test came. They crammed like 3 stinking papers in a day and I would always be half asleep by the 2nd paper. Which would explain why i lost some marks in my bio paper ( i wasnt really thinking when i wrote the answers) but my results were cool (thank God) and so now im gonna prepare for mid years.