To Soar (Even Higher).

Here's a Recreational Impossibility for your thoughts.

Straight from the sayings of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy:

There is an art or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.

Pick a nice day, it suggests, and try it.

The first part is easy. All it requires is simply the ability to throw yourself forward with all your weight, and the willingness not to mind that it's going to hurt. That is, it's going to hurt if you fail to miss the ground.

Most people fail to miss the ground, and if they are really trying properly, the likelihood is that they will fail to miss it fairly hard.

Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, which presents the difficulties.

One problem is that you have to miss the ground accidentally. It's no good deliberately intending to miss the ground because you won't. You have to have your attention suddenly distracted by something else when you're halfway there, so that you are no longer thinking about falling, or about the ground, or about how much it's going to hurt if you fail to miss it.

It is notoriously difficult to prize your attention away from these three things during the split second you have at your disposal. Hence most people's failure, and eventual disillusionment with this exhilarating and spectacular sport.

If, however, you are lucky enough to have your attention momentarily distracted at the crucial moment by, say, a gorgeous pair of legs or a bomb going off in your vicinity, or by suddenly spotting an extremely rare species of beetle crawling along a nearby twig, then in your astonishment you will miss the ground completely and remain bobbing just a few inches above it in what might seem to be a slightly foolish manner.

This is a moment for superb and delicate concentration.

Bob and float, float and bob. Ignore all considerations of your own weight and simply let yourself waft higher.

Do not listen to what anybody says to you at this point because they are unlikely to say anything helpful. They are most likely to say something along the lines of "Goodness Gracious, you can't possibly be flying!" It is vitally important not to believe them or they will suddenly be right.

Waft higher and higher. Try a few swoops, gentle ones first, then drift above the treetops breathing regularly.

Do not wave at anybody.

When you have done this a few times you will find the moment of distraction rapidly becomes easier and easier to achieve.

You will then learn all sorts of things about how to control your flight, your speed, your maneuverability, and the trick usually lies in not thinking too hard about whatever you want to do, but just allowing it to happen as if it were going to anyway.

You will also learn about how to land properly, which is something you will almost certainly screw up, and screw up badly, on your first attempt.

There are private flying clubs you can join which help you achieve the all-important moment of distraction. They hire people with surprising bodies or opinions to leap out from behind bushes and exhibit and/or explain them at the critical moments.

Cookie Tells Fortune.

No idea what this is supposed to mean. Everyone at the dinner last night seemed to had something related to their sense of lifestyle or personality, so I guess this is supposed to be significant?

Whatever the relevance, it still sounds pretty spiff. ^*smirk

Place, Swing, Fly.

So instead of reintroducing my couch to my rear again as I have for the past couple of days, I decided to follow my dad to the driving range.

Considering the fact that I haven't actually held a golf club in the past 8 years or so, I actually striked reasonably well. Most of the balls flew further than I expected and I only ended up missing less than I expected.

But wearing a slightly larger glove ended up giving me a few blisters on the tips of my fingers, but I'll deal; the blisters I got from my days as a Chinese Drummer were far more painful.

Maybe with all this time, I should take up golf as a hobby again.

Tonight, it's dinner with the dentist at Bangsar Village. Expecting loads of yumyum's!

Español.

I know it's been a week but it's the thought that counts, right? :)

Friday, 18 June 2010 - Right. So Joshua Lee, Ju Ann, my other half and I were supposed to be slicing grass out on a golf course, but we swerved away at the last minute.

Alternately, we decided badminton would prove appropriate for our separate golf experiences. Ju Ann was the only one with a handicap among us, and she would totally whup our asses.

We played doubles for most of our time at the courts.

Joshua would take point, and I'd cover him from the rear. A perfect team we were, trashing the girls right and left. The only problem was Joshua never really bent down, 'costing us a few shuttles. I was waiting for the chance to give an uppercut to his rear; but no such luck.

There was one time I sent a shuttle rocketing for the other side, only to be knocked back by the flip-end of Joshua's racket. Real smooth, I know.

The courts were shockingly huge. There were about 16 courts stretching out into the oven-like warehouse. That wasn't it; there were about 5 more futsal courts to the side.

At about 1:35PM when our court reservation ended, we decided to pop over to Leisure Mall for a good movie and lunch. See, the lot of us were only heading home at 6:00PM.

As the courts were at the foot of this cliff, we had to climb a hefty and winding flight of stairs to get back up. Ellya tried calling a cab company while Joshua and I sneaked our clothes on in one of the neighbouring courts.

They gave the incredibly annoying Pokémon-like music and left us sitting on the curb for about 10 minutes.

When they did pick up, they said, "No cab" and hung up right after.

It was about then, we decided to walk to Leisure Mall; or hail a cab somewhere in between. Walking to Leisure Mall was no leisurely task. It was quite daunting.

Taking several turns and running after three cabs, we eventually got one. Plus, being the hero that I am, I saved Joshua's bags from being owned by someone else twice.

My second time at Leisure Mall. It's no Pavilion, but you've got anything you need right here. Parts of the place were obviously renovated; Joshua confirmed this.

After deciding Subway would make a better meal than A&W, that's exactly where we went off to. Not entirely sure what the others had, but I had myself one 6inch Parmesan Oregano with Tuna and a whole lot of sauces.


"Mustard, Mayo, Ketchup, Barbecue Sauce, Oils. Mmmm."
"Eugh."
"What? I like my sauces."

It was about 2:45PM when we left Subway, and about 2:50PM when we stopped by the cinema.

We tried to decide on a movie, I mean with so many choices which would be able to please all of us and the time? We had to leave by 6:00PM, all of us, and we had to find something that would start showing about then.

In 10 minutes, Pixar's Toy Story 3 would light up a cinema hall and we chose to be in there 5 minutes before.

As usual before any film flares up the screens, we were to bear witness to number of commercials; be they for films or beer.

Most were for new animated films from both renowned and local digital studios, but there was one that really caught my attention.




The Legend of the Guardians: the Owls of Ga'Hoole. The trailer used 30 Seconds to Mar's single Kings and Queens to brilliant effect. It had this sort of epic feel to its presentation, and when I found out Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) was directing, I just went "Of course." I also totally recognised Hugo Weaving's (Lord of the Rings, Matrix) voice in the beginning.

The Legend of the Guardians is based on the first three installments of the book series: The Capture, The Journey, and The Rescue.



Then Toy Story 3's short began.

Pixar's been long known as the "can't miss" studio of our era. Even their short before the main film was something of a breath of fresh air. Totally new, mixing CGI with classic animation it's just something you have to see in action.


"Awh. She's just like you, Joshua."
"I never really played with toys when I was little."
"What? I'm talking about the skirt."

As with everything Pixar does, the attention to detail here is incredible. The split-imagery within the daycare/Alcatraz is great. How the slide in the playground becomes a watchtower at night. How the bead mazes double as razor wire. How marker smudges become prison tats. The level of detail, in things like Woody's rounded-down hairline, is astounding. And yes, that's the voice of John Morris, now 23, playing Andy once again. Why get the same actor when only a few might notice? Because everything is everything here.

Three movies have now shown us that the story of a toy is, overall, a sad one. But not one without pride. And not one without joy.

About 45 minutes before the film ended, my mum started SMS-ing me that she was already arriving. When we left after the show ended, she was already on the way. She said wait outside under the bridge.

So we waited there and when we did see her, she couldn't stop. Therefore, Ellya and I had to run after her. Eventually though she slowed down at the corner and we hopped on.

Man, it was a long day.

Dancers Wanted.

Alright. Here's the lowdown:

Abdul Muhaimin, CIS Class of 2010, is looking for available dancers. If you're an experienced and easy going hiphop dancer, you're exactly what he's looking for.

You don't need to be a Cempakan for this, or a professional for that matter. All you need to be is a dancer with the correct mindset and a fast learner.

You'll also need to prepare RM15 for the studio that you'll be using.

Think you've got what it takes? Call Min @ +6016 - 979 9029

This recruitment goes on 'till Saturday, 26 June 2010.

Clear as a Whistle.

Friday, 18 June 2010 - I stepped into clinic and talked to the receptionist.

This was supposed to be my followup visit the doctor's. The most difficult ear infection was already kicking in for Day 5, and I was more than eager to throw it out. The two ladies at the receptionist mumbled something out of my field of understanding so I just went, "Mmmm Mhmm" and took a seat.

Letting my ass get intimate with the cushion of the chair, I whipped out my iPhone and amused myself with the games on it; really old games, need new games.

There was this strange ring after about 15 minutes, and on this totally wide but out of resolution TV screen pops up my name. Pretty fancy, if not for the recognisable "nature" screensavers we all know.

I went into Room 2, and was checked by an entirely different doctor. This one seemed nicer and didn't me the impression he could have been Jabba the Hutts understudy in the Star Wars films; no offense.

He brought me over to the examination bed and almost instinctively, I lay down. He said, "No, sit down." "Oh, right," I said back.

He took out this huge machine, with a strangle nozzle at the end that looked more like a satellite dish than a hose.


"This isn't going to hurt, right?"
"It's like jumping into the swimming pool. No hurt."

So, the left side was to be cleared first. Next thing I knew, water was gushing into my ear. It wasn't really like diving into the pool. It was more like if you took a large high-pressured water gun and shot it into someone's ear.

After two tries, I experienced near deafness. It was like listening to something in a vacuum. How would I know what it's like to hear in a vacuum, I hear you ask? Well I'm no astronaut, but if you play the exterior of the ship levels in Dead Space, you'll sort of get the idea.

He started making really weird hand signals in front of me. Taking like a game of charades, I played along. I guessed most of what he was trying to depict because that was about to happen to me.

Whatever was stuck in my ear had fully clogged the canal and the water wasn't going to get it out. Just then, he pulled out a very long, pointy caliper from a drawer. I gave the face signal for "WHAT IS THAT?"

I heard a bit of cracking noises next, some squishy ones. Then like a roar of wind, hearing was back.

He dropped this huge cylinder of wax into the collecting dish and I was amazed it was smaller than what I thought it would be like.

He said after the treatment I would feel a bit dizzy. I acknowledged this and we moved on to the next ear.

This ear proved difficult, partly because the walls of the canal had become inflamed and that really hurts. Three tries with more squishy noise and whoosh, hearing came back to me.

I did feel super discombobulated, I couldn't even get off the bed without standing straight. The doctor asked me to take a rest, but I couldn't wait; Ellya and Mum were still in the car.

Every sound that came into my ear seemed so clear and it even echoed. I could hear the wind brushing onto my pants, I could hear the wind blowing in my ear, I could hear my neighbour complaining about the state of her gate.

This is probably what Superman hears like.

Dealing With Half.

For more pictures from today, click here.

We sat down on steel chairs, surrounded by Japanese food and more, but what did we do? We were calculating the maximum volume of coke a oddly shaped glass could contain.

This is what happens when you put Year 11 Terrans together in a single restaurant.

Even after IGCSE, we still wanted to see our skillset put to good use rather than let them wander or used in academic ventures.

Still, it did help keep my mind off my ear infection. Yeah, that's right: ear infection. Waking up with it on the last day of the production (more on this in the next post) was definitely not part of my plans. Now I'm rendered partially deaf and have resorted to unintentional whispering to avoid yelling.

Forced to drop a terrible smelling liquid into both ears three times a day, I'll hopefully be rid of the pain and discombobulation tomorrow when I get the treatment done.

Honestly, I miss burping/yawning/coughing without feeling any pain and actually hearing sounds from my right. Strangely, my left year (which is apparently more clogged) seems to be able to take in sounds from the world reasonably well. Huh.

Anyway, we found ourselves in Sunway Pyramid to celebrate a little late freedom by ice-skating. Though we never touched the ice in the end; too crowded, you see.



After a first lunch with Ellya and Hana, I went for a second lunch with Pearl Lynn, Amy Woo, Momoko Uchi., Melanee Low, Ooi Zhao Feng, Derrick Tan, Tim Foo, Lim Wei Jie and Yeoh Yi Shuen. ^{*yes, i used our seating positions to remember}

Hana slept over last night and as usual, the twins and her spent their night talking.

After consumption, we met up with Joey Mok, Chai Ai Di, Caezun Yee, Jac Lim and Zhan Hao at the skating rink. This was about the time when we realised the rink was way too crowded for us to crowd.

While the girls spent thirty years in the bathroom, the men (minus the gentleman, Caezun) formulated a plan. We would hold a competition to determine the most manliest man here.

The prospect of winning such a competition inspired a bit of unexpected vertigo.

First: archery. Second: pool. Third: bowling.




With the time we had, we only made it through the second portion. Zhan Hao and Wei Jie were the obvious winners for archery, but pool brought about an unforeseen circumstance.

Zhan Hao, Wei Jie and I were challenged to our limits. We played game after game, studied angle after angle, and in the end forgot how many games we'd played.



Most of us left after 5:00PM, but we left with plans for our next shenanigan: paintball.

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E3
Electronic Entertainment Expo
14.06.2010 - 17.06.2010

It Comes Down To This.

IGCSE is finally over, HAH! But this is getting ahead of myself.

Let me start from the beginning of yesterday, the last day of the IGCSE and undoubtedly the best of the 5 weeks. This post is a lengthy one, so I'll break it down into chapters.

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Chapter 1: The Paper Itself
Woke up at 8:50AM, crawled out of the sheets at 9:10AM and hopped into the shower. Popped out, brushed my teeth, put some clothes on and chucked a whole assortment of things into my pack. Eventually left the house at 10:15AM and arrived on the doorsteps of school at 11:00AM.

Kevin, Muhaimin and Joshua were already in the canteen. Before I arrived Joshua had already gotten intimate with several unstapled past year papers scattered all over the metal slab. Min was already done with his exams and Kevo was chugging down a can of 100Plus.

I went over to my usual stalls and ordered a nasi lemak with 4 nuggets precisely; the works, all that good stuff. It was probably going to be my last of school food, the incredibly repetitive stuff I had everyday.

Kevin felt incredibly restless and began requesting we leave for the upper floors immediately. I simply continued to introduce my food to consumption, while Joshua to his papers being done.

Right about then, Puan Aimi and Puan Choo (our principals) walked in and sat on the table right beside ours. We had a interesting and fairly awkward talk.

Then after exchanging roughly a hundred words, we decided to stretch our legs; not before saying goodbye and thanks of course.

To the classrooms to grab Kevin's bags and a few distractions, then to the multipurpose hall for the examination.

It lasted 45 minutes, but the paper boasted 30 questions and an option of 4 answers each -- with only 1 being the real answer. It wasn't too nasty, and soon we were yelling out heads out into the air 4-stories up.'

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Chapter 2: Celebration Reached
Leaving almost no time to waste, I slung my bag around my shoulders and trudged over to the N2 Block to return Shankar's calculator (the one I've been using for 5 weeks).

Kevin, Joshua and Muhaimin followed soon after but instead of a single objective, we decided to sneak into classrooms. Not like ninjas, but like thankful students to teachers who wish to say goodbye; and to rub it in we're done with the O-Levels.

Loads of smiles here and there as we hurried through the entire block wishing here and there.

Eventually we went to the field, stripped down to our underpants (in the showers) and came out with our sports attire. I opened my pack which was absolutely filled with 3 sets of clothes, a towel, a hand towel and some soap. Chucked my uniform in and plodded off into the field.

It was time for rugby. Until it rained and stopped, three times each.

While it rained, the four of us went into the canteen to just sit and chat. Instead we were split into three groups: Kevin and Muhaimin with a small group, Joshua with the largest and me with four Productioneers.

Joshua soon left for Ikmal house for a shower. Personally I think the big baby was tired of showering in school.

Soon everyone disbanded except us five. Then we were joined by the other missing Productioneers and we occupied about half the canteen; still wasn't everybody.

About then, I received five calls ordering me to grab my pack and run off for the guard house. It was time for food.

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Chapter 3: Questing
As I ran up the slope with about 8kg weighing me down, no one was at the guard house except two securitymen. One was drumming on the table and singing an unfamiliar tune; he should perform for the assembly one day.

My hand burrowed deeper into my pockets for the phone and came to a stop just past the metal bars. Right outside, away from the view of the slope, was Lex, Muhaimin and Kevin ready for our long journey ahead.

We started off down the familiar road leading into Cempaka, but made a strange turn into the housing estate. Soon, we were walking right beside the Nature Reserves borders; or at least very close to it.

After maneuvering past several over-the-speedlimit cars and bikes, we made it to the Mamak joint. This one was the very wooden sheltered space just opposite the Mosque as you enter the only road into school.

Wouldn't you know it, Joshua beat us to it -- plus, he wasn't alone. Ikmal, Prasanth (the dark ninja of the night) and Elina were right there too.

What we had was all awesome. Tom Yam, some egg wrap and fried squid. I had three helpings. Kevin seemed to enjoy the drinks; he order 4 glasses of limejuice and teh tarik. We toasted, talk about new journeys and possible reunion -- all that good stuff.

We also decided that instead of bathing at school, we'd bathe at Ikmal's place which was actually on the way back. So away we went, except this time we had a couple residents from the area so we didn't walk as long as we thought.

Ikmal nearly had me believing he stayed in the 4 story house that towered the slope on the way to school; nearly.

When we reached his house, it was already 6:25PM. In the end I didn't shower, but I did repaint myself in deodorant and change into something less drenched in perspiration. We all got introduced to Ikmal's cat and kittens, and they are adorable little things.

We had to be in school by 7:00PM for the "7:30PM" show, so it was around then we decided to continue our march back to school.

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Chapter 4: Heading Back to Where It Started
The skyline was of gentle pleasing curves. It had a nice shade of orange and purples too. Also on the horizon outside Ikmal's house was Kevin and Muhaimin, slowly going down the otherside of the hill. Now, they'd left their Macbook Pro's lying around in a bag somewhere in school and were incredibly eager to get back to them.

The air was warm and we had the occasional evening breeze welcoming our walk. This journey back to school was definitely much more satisfying.

When we at the junction leading up into school, we shared our first goodbye. Prasanth turned right into the path shrouded in green for home. The rest of us continued back up the road.

Soon we had made it to the front gates. "A picture would never be able to capture the words Cempaka International School," said Elina, "there's just too much for it." I wouldn't have had it any other way.

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Chapter 5: End Zone
We passed under unnamed but familiar trees and soon found ourselves under the roof of the North Hall. I went to check out the booths surrounding the hall, and not soon later went over to the bathrooms to check on the guys.

They just changed and we went to the bleachers to sit down. A young, blonde and unrecognisable gal sat right next to us. Soon we were engaged in conversation.

Her name was Anushka and she was a friend of Kevin's (oh, that's why she was waiting at the bleachers.

It was a long time spent outside the North Hall that night and in total I had met:
Harris Tan
Natalie Wong
Erika Hana Putri
Andrew Ng
Kimberley Tan
Wong Shi Jinn
Nadia
Nicole Oon
KayLyn Chandran
Deborah Chew
Kevin Saw
Emma Shum
Stephanie Leong
Luqman
Hannan
Michelle Wing

A great way to end the day, but it didn't end there. I also got to meet Ng Li Shing and Ng Shu Wain, my two buds from way back in the day from Sri Kuala Lumpur.

Like a Season Finale, my experience in Cempaka ended exactly how it began in 2006; or in this case the first episode of Season 1, if you will.

Back in 2006, before I enrolled in Cempaka Schools the following year, I came to Cempaka for its version of the musical We Will Rock You. Right after, my sister (who was already in) took me over to the mural. My first day within the avenue.

It's 4 years later, I'm standing once again in the very same spot I stood on, but this time with Li Shing and Shu Wain showing them my school's mural.

Ere the Sun Rises.

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (or IGCSE as the cool kids call it) is happening right now, in classrooms all over the world.

Things for me unofficially kicked off May 10^th, with the morning Driving Examination. Then things go crazy all the way until Friday, June 11^th, when we start air-guitaring like it's gone out of style at 1:45PM.

As we get nearer and nearer to the last paper, I'll be compiling all the subjects a Science Stream students takes (I don't take the Commerce or Arts papers, I'm afraid) as well as my personal thoughts on the papers at hand.

Papers will be reviewed from my own account from 0 (WTF?) to 10 (Masterful) for you to get a better understanding of how well I thought the papers were (based mostly on length, time allocation, question variation, experience), not how simply by how easy it was.

^{*note: my thoughts may differ from yours, so share your thoughts in the comment box below beginning with the day followed by the subject.}

LAST UPDATE: June 11, 2010 9:30PM

Subjects:
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics (Extended)
• Business Studies
• Economics
• English Language
• Malay

• Week 1:
- Day 1 (Monday): Driving Exam 01 - Failed parking so there's really nothing much else to say. Looks like I've got to return to the soddy place on the 31st. But at least I passed the road test. (+5)
- Day 2 (Tuesday): Physics Practicals Paper 5 - Kept me on my toes all the time. Never made me feel good about myself at any given time. (+8)
- Day 3 (Wednesday): Mathematics (Extended) Paper 2 - This paper wasn't too difficult but put up enough of a challenge for your noggin'. (+9)
- Day 4 (Friday): English Language Paper 2 - Gorillas, chimpanzees, primates, beasts, creatures, monkeys, apes. Please don't let the next paper make us repeat these words again and again. (+7.5)

• Week 2:
- Day 5 (Monday): Business Studies Paper 1 - For lack of a more elegant way of saying it, I think the paper today was particularly brain-scratching & long. I'm gonna just hope my answers were approvable. (+7.5)
- Day 6 (Tuesday): Malay Paper 2 & Chemistry Practicals Paper 5 - Malay was Malay but Chemistry was Chemistry. Not confident about my answers for the latter, let's hope it's not a bad sign. (+10, +6.5)
- Day 7 (Wednesday): Mathematics (Extended) Paper 4 - Finally finished our first subject of the exam fest. The paper was easier than expected but there were questions that pushed our brainpower to the limit. Lost 4 marks for leaving a question I was about to answer, just didn't make it before "Put down your pens now!" (+7.5)
- Day 8 (Thursday): Malay Paper 4 & Biology Paper 5 - Malay was again Malay but I may have misread the last question entirely; hope not. Biology was quite alright. We've just finished another subject and all our science practicals. (+7, +8)
- Day 9 (Friday): English Language Paper 3 - For the second question chose the first descriptive essay. Great paper, but my hand was aching; rushed rewriting an entire page in 10 minutes because there were just too many scratches. & Another one bites the dust. Shazam. (+8.5)

• Week 3:
- Day 10 (Monday): Biology Paper 3 - Overall, I think the paper was just fine. Though to be quite honest, most of what I studied for didn't turn up in the paper (won't spoil, don't worry). I think it was the little questions that got me (those 1 mark buggers) rather than the big ones. We'll see come Sept. (+8)
- Day 11 (Tuesday): Chemistry Paper 1 - Our first MCQ Paper of the IGCSE. To start it off, I thought it was actually pretty good. Didn't expect that coming from a Chemistry Paper. (+8)
- Day 12 (Wednesday): Physics Paper 1 - Deja Vu only happens during the event. If only it happened before, but then I don't think it would be called Deja Vu then. Helps a little bit though. (+8.5)
- Day 13 (Thursday): Physics Paper 3 - Super challenging. I've lost at least 2 marks already (at least = greater than or equal to, mind you), and that's not including 9/10 of the paper. Really, no comment. Just hoping for the next 2 exams to give us more time in writing everything out. Tomorrow's gonna be the climax. (+7)
- Day 14 (Friday): Business Studies Paper 1 & Economics Paper 3 - The first paper was just crazy long. Hand couldn't stop shivering. Then after the paper, walked with Joshua Lee for about 10 minutes, rushed on back and the next paper started. The Economics paper wasn't as long as I thought it would be but they left so much space for the writing, they left all of us feeling guilty with our answers. All-in-all, I think both papers were actually really great. Now it's onto, the Driving Examination 02. (+8, +9)

• Week 4:
- Day 15 (Monday): Driving Exam 02 - PASSED. The place eventually sort of grew on me, but I don't think I'm ever going back to that place. Let's hope irony doesn't hit. (+10)

• Week 5:
- Day 16 (Monday): Chemistry Paper 3 - I thought today's paper was going to be hardest ever or yet. But to be quite honest, it wasn't actually that bad. It put up enough of a challenge but was generally do-able. Another subject down.(+8.5)
- Day 17 (Tuesday): Biology Paper 1 - Had it's fair share of challenging questions but was overall okay. (+8)
- Day 18 (Wednesday): Economics Paper 2 - Long, but okay. ONE MORE PAPER. (+8)
- Day 19 (Friday): Economics Paper 1 - IGCSE ends on the right note. VICTORY. (+8.5)

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IGCSE 2010
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
11.05.2010 - 11.06.2010

To Soar.

There is an art to flying, or rather a knack.

The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.

I haven't done very well so far, but I'd like to think that quite soon I'll be meeting all of you among the clouds; or laughing at the tops of your heads.

Whatever comes first, really.

In Brief:

Musicality.

_{*image belongs to Cempaka Schools}


"Step into the world of Broadway's modern classic as CEMPAKA BOX OFFICE PRODUCTION proudly brings you its version of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Following the past successes of Fame and West Side Story, this latest addition is set to thrill Malaysian audiences this June!

A heartwarming tale of a loving daughter-Belle, who sacrifices her freedom for the release of her father from the hands of a cruel beast. Soon, Belle finds herself falling in love with the Beast despite his ugliness and breaks the curse to transform him back into a handsome prince. A must watch family theatre which has enthralled Broadway audiences for over 13 years. This 'tale as old as time' features wonderful songs by Alan Menken, Tim Rice and the late Howard Ashman, will bring back nostalgic memories. Complemented with fine costumes and elaborate props which are sure to take your breath away. A jaw-dropping performance not to be missed."

That's the official breakdown from Cempaka Schools, but I'd like to add to that with my personal take on the matter.

I've watched the very first two productions. These both introduced me to Cempaka and a year after We Will Rock You I found myself studying in Cempaka Cheras.

In that very year, I found myself attached to the project The Witches of Oz (Wicked Cempaka-Style). It was the greatest experience I've ever had. Because of that, I ended up participating in every production since until 2009.

They say every year the production gets bigger, badder and bolder.

I've been on the outside and on the inside. Trust me when I say they will deliver this year. Most of the crew and cast this year are fresh but there are exceptionally brilliant players backstage this year. Surprised, you will not be.

If you're in the production, break a leg.
If you're watching the production, I'm watching on the 13^th
If you haven't already bought your tickets, I don't know why you're still reading this.

Check out the deets below, and I'll see you there.

Peace out & reinvent love.

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Venue: North Hall, Cempaka Schools Cheras Campus

Dates:
• 04 | 05 | 06 June
• 11 | 12 | 13 June

Time: 07:30PM

Ticket Pricing: RM90 | RM 85 | RM70 | RM55

Purchase Online @ www.epayment.cempaka.my/

Enquiries:
• + 603 - 9076 8400 (Cempaka Cheras)
• + 603 - 2093 1740 (Cempaka Damansara)
• www.cempaka.edu.my/beauty&thebeast
• Location map: www.cempaka.edu.my/cheras_html/map

Five by One Days.

The Year 11's. We're into our fourth week of the IGCSE's. But what have most of us been doing?

Well, honesty: a whole load of nothing, among other things.

At least, that's what I've been doing and been hearing from the Wingmen. Now before you start with "Your future's been utterly destroyed by your soon to be regretted choice", let me explain.

I'll say this. There's the incessant urge to whip out the books but they're really never answered most of the time.

I have exactly 4 papers left to go, over the next 10 days, and most of us share this having; some do not. Heh, some are already done with the IGCSE's.

It was bucketing down, had been for hours. The noise of the rain on the roof was deafening within but went largely unnoticed by its occupant, whose attention was otherwise engaged.

This is everyday from 3:00PM to 6:00PM, except today strangely enough.

So far I've become quite attached with my Economics and Biology Textbooks, dragging her all around the house. The Chemistry past year papers will soon get acquainted with my pens.

I've almost completed my Iron Man, but he seems to be lacking a sense of shade. I'm currently giving that to him now.

Been having a lot of brother-to-brother time with Rayne too. Like right now where he's chewing the mother of all bones while stinking up my room with the smell of barbecued hide.

I've also been exercising. Don't really do that sort of thing, but I've had a lot of time and space at the park lately.

Oh and in other news: I am now rocking a mohawk.

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IGCSE 2010
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
11.05.2010 - 11.06.2010