christmas and nostalgia

Why is it only close to the end of the year that we start to think of the times that have long passed? It's been a fast year, and isn't that what everyone says. Next year we're already J2s, and I just entered VJC awhile ago.

the night was young and so were we
graduation night '06

And it started with the end. Sec 4 was probably one of the most fun times of our lives although it was 'O' Level year. Old enough, to be kings of the school, yet young enough to have our lives easy and simple. We'd known each other for at least two years, and can all smile genuinely with one another.

phobos og boys

Then it was off to JC. Met and made new friends, and it felt like an exciting new chapter in life.
But I don't even know what's happening to them now.

MJC 07S411

Look, here's Jonathan in the picture. That nice beng. And MJC felt so much like home, and our class felt so much like a class after the three months. I remember the COMPASS lesson and everyone was so emo because we were all possibly going to have to split soon. It felt as though we could stay in this moment for the rest of our lives. But look as us all now, barely in contact except those in MJC. Don't even know how Jonathan's doing now. Met Vijay and Melanie a few times at those choir events, and happened to meet RandyandTracy once and Fish once just last Monday and it was all smiles. But it many a time it was quick hellos and it's sad because it's as though we all had to get on with our lives.

xianyong and jeremy, pattaya

Then it was off to VJC, where I settled into as my final home. Met real nice people, and became very close to choir people especially. (I'm quite sorry that I've not been very close to the class, but that is one of the things I will try harder next year.) But sometimes it all threatens to be confusing and sometimes you don't know what's happening anymore. And the things we think of as eternal would come undone. And hey xianyong, we used to be real close, but although we are not the best of friends anymore, I'm glad we're still friends.

hongsheng, pattaya

And there were nice seniors, like in MJC too. And perhaps we as juniors didn't really reciprocate. But well they're all going off to army or uni now. Thanks for everything.

Why do we smile for photos? It's so that when we look back it will know that we had happy times. I know I had happy times, sian times, and not so happy times in the past year, and it's been more confusing and/or tiring than most. But it's also had the most exciting moments. And I thank God for it all.

Some people say I look quite serious sometimes. Or that I don't really smile during performances. Haha. I leave you now with my best smile.

Look, you see, I'm trying my best, but it's hard. Haha!

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This holiday's been exciting, fulfilling, and fun-filled, with birthdays, camp, choir, and other stuff. Though there's some things which I should have done more, like:

Spending more time with God
Study for R-papers and other subjects
Practicing guitar
Exercising more (haha thanks desmond for the cycling sessions!)
Watching Heroes

This is a pre-christmas post, since I'll be leaving on the 21st and coming back on the 28th. So here's to all of you, an early Merry Christmas.

I'll be missing all the carolling sessions from 21st onwards...no hotels for me :( . Jiayou everyone you'll all be able to do it and spread the christmas joy! Sorry seniors can't make it for farewell too. But try your best to have fun in army okay, you shaved head boys.

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008. See you next year.

:)