; REALITY HITS HARD

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

... continued

today marks the last day of year 2008.

time flew by like nobody's business. looking through facebook, seeing that another batch of people from SBM has alr flown to France for Overseas Exchange Program, it really reminded me of that particular day when the closest bunch of us sent eliz and sandy off to Orlando. time flew by so fast that now, six months have already passed and they're alr back for 4 months. in another 2 months' time, we'll all be out of school, finishing our attachment and exams.

amazing how fast year 2008 passed.
the tough times we had during those hectic project periods, completeing even more projects in an even shorter period of time. ain't we proud of ourselves?

mid of year 2008 was definitely a tough time for the band comm. preparing for the Vienna trip, juggling studies, projects, exams, FYP and attachment all at the same time. without each other, we wouldn't have pulled through.

the sweet aroma of victory, never gotten to us easily. truly treasure the time spent and the effort everyone put in. the scarifices, criticism, perspiration, laughter, joy, scoldings, encouragements and what not.

in every year, there bound to be 'Hello's and 'Goodbye's, any sort of welcoming and departures.

at the end of 2007, when 2008 was arriving, we said bye to our beloved Laoshi and welcomed Mr Leonard Tan with open arms. Laoshi retired from the band scene to enjoy his fruits of labour and we learnt much under Mr Tan, bringing ourselves to another level.

now, at the end of 2008, when 2009 is arriving, we waved goodbye to Mr Tan and welcomed Dr Zech Goh into our midst. Mr Tan left us to further his studies, in order to be a greater asset to the society, the band scene. we wished Mr Tan all the best for his next 4 years of studies, and he too, wished us good luck for 2009's Sinfonia and WMC.

that were all temporary departures. cause we'll still be able to meet up with Laoshi, and 4 years later, Mr Tan will be back in Singapore.

how about permanent departures?
the heart aches, screams and tears.
it leaves an even more emptier space that no one else can fill up.

this 2008. there were many deaths all around Singapore and the whole world. earthquakes, tornados, cylones, many many accidents, terminal illness and so on. beginning of the year, throughout the year, at the end of the year.

the hardest goodbye is not having a chance to say goodbye, not having a chance to see your friend for the very last time. the cheekiest boy in class.

my sec.school pw group, reduced from 4 members to only 2 members. leaving us 3 years ago and this year. my friend mentioned, is our class cursed? maybe i should ask, is my group cursed? why such coincidents? why take them away from us, from their loved ones?

but like what others would say, life goes on, my friend. we've just gotta be stronger. and we'll grow in the midst of their absence.

and, i think, that marks the end of 2008.
not a very high end. but a fruitful year i would say. all in all, i wouldn't complain that 2008 was a dread. instead, i've learnt and gained much this year. especially being closer to you again.

we learnt, we'll go on learning.
and one thing will always remain constant, CHANGE. i hope 2009 will be better, much better and things between us will grow better, closer, and who knows? my wish and prayers may jsut come true.
stay strong little ones.
let's embrace the arrival of 2009 with hope & faith in our hearts.
(:

jolenekoh(:

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

my fave

no way can a movie beat a novel.
novel wins movie HANDS DOWN!

reading a book is much better than watching the movie version of the story. not only do you get to know the exact details of the character's feeling, you engaged yourself into the story by using your imagination to form the vision of what the scene might or will look like. it's really very engaging and, with good vocabulary used, one can get so hooked onto the story!

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putting that aside, i've been thinking back to this past year. today is alr the 30th of dec 2008. in another day's time, we'll be stepping into a new year..

many things happened in 2008, globally, nationwide, and of course personally. no doubt, everyone learnt much in this year (i hope).

unpredictable events like natural disasters, economic crisis, and death. friendships forged. fights, quarrels and enemies forgiven and forgotten. bad and good memories engraved in our mind and hearts.

many many many things.

i'm glad that some things have come back to me. things that i've thought i will never gain back again. although it may have brought trouble to me, it definitely did bring back happiness, fun and satisfaction back to me as well.

through this year, i've really learnt much. to be independent but yet dependent. learning to be more tolerant and be able to ignore things that will affect me for nothing.

to be continued...

jolenekoh(:

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Monday, December 29, 2008

life's unpredictable.

i didn't manage to pray for you.
i didn't manage to ever say bye to you.

rest in peace, my friend.
you'll be remembered forever..

jolenekoh(:

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Friday, December 26, 2008

my carebear has a friend! :D
SO CUTE! :D
thanks au-au-au-auyongggggggg :D

jolenekoh(:

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

CHRISTMAS!
last night's addition to the family! :D
current family size!

THANKS TIMOTHY KWA! heh :D

jolenekoh(:

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

christmas is here!

gift giving and gift receiving!
the best gift is the care bear i received! HAHAHA :D

this's my current care bear family at home..
an additional member to the carebear family! :D
mehhhhh thanks benson! though you won't see this. and thanks FAZA! for the book you gave me! LOVE IT! :D


this christmas, i really felt the joy in giving, giving and giving. it's really a great feeling. and as long as i'm financially able, i'll give to my family and friends! (:


the contentment you feel when you see the smiles on people's faces. and if you see them using/loving the gifts, it's pure joy (:
i'm happy you like the gift i got you (:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

jolenekoh(:

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

christmas wishlist :D
hahahahahahahahah

BOOKS! (:
- The Wednesday Letters [byJason F. Wright]
- Change of Heart [by Jodi Picoult]
- Waiter's Rant; behind the scenes of eating out [by John Murray]

ok and many more books yet to be discovered (:

MISC..
- External harddisk. i badly need it.
- CAREBEARS! i want the remaining 8 bears.

christmas is coming! it's the season!
HOLIDAYYYYYYYYYYYY! :D

jolenekoh(:

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Monday, December 15, 2008

今天放工后, 心情很糟糕, 感觉很失落.
好想痛快地哭一场.

jolenekoh(:

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Sunday, December 14, 2008

in life, one cannot ask for much.
give and take.
but sometimes, you have to give more than receiving.

现在的我不要求多, 只希望你知道.

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life is short.
nothing's forever.
people come and people go.

our families once hang out tgt often.
but ever since we moved, we saw each other lesser and lesser.

many years have past.
and after these years, we'll finally meet again.
on the day of your final walk in this life.

the cheerful uncle we've known,
the strong one we've seen.
i never expected it like this.

goodbye

jolenekoh(:

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Friday, December 12, 2008

mr tan, an inspiring man, an inspiring conductor.

what are we gonna expect for pract tmr?
mr tan? the new conductor?
tomorrow remains a mystery.

damn, i'm gonna miss the man.

jolenekoh(:

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

i've just gotta be strong.

in life, change is inevitable,
everything is ever-changing.

climate changes.
technology changes.
politics change.
academic content changes.
people change.
characters change.

we've just gotta embrace ourselves, be ever-ready, for all these changes.

i've just gotta be strong, and make a wise decision that i will not regret.

jolenekoh(:

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