It is when the mind is free to wander that we can reflect on the past and feel the pangs of separation and longing for the old and the familiar. Sentimental notions war with the harsh realities of life: leaving, moving forward, moving apart. It is hardly possible to remain swathed in the blanket of nostalgia forever.
We have learned so much from each other, and grown immensely in each others' presence. The fun and laughter, the victories and failures, the joys and sorrows, the fears and doubts, the trials and tribulations we shared help make us the way we are today.
Together, we made these memories. Each of us craftsmen contributed to the intricate designs on a portion of the tapestry of our lives, thereby leaving our imprints on this piece. These memories are uniquely ours. They are vestiges of our history to be cherished for a long time to come.
Soon we will set sail for unfamiliar territories. I take this opportunity to wish everyone all the best as we traverse the realm of the unknown. Also, a million thanks for the wonderful time we have had together. Hopefully, our paths will cross again as we journey through life.
To all, bon voyage.
A new chapter has begun.
Goodbyes are not forever,
Goodbyes are not the end,
They simply mean I'll miss you,
Until we meet again! ~Anon
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Conquerers
Congratulations all, we made it!
No words can describe this feeling of immense joy, relief and sense of accomplishment.
The great clock strikes 1.45, the pens are capped,
The last paper is counted, the many chairs scrapped back,
Excited chatter and jubilant yells, euphoria fills the air,
Buoyant and radiant, we stride out of the MPH, free of all cares
We have graduated from Taylor's A Levels :)
No words can describe this feeling of immense joy, relief and sense of accomplishment.
The great clock strikes 1.45, the pens are capped,
The last paper is counted, the many chairs scrapped back,
Excited chatter and jubilant yells, euphoria fills the air,
Buoyant and radiant, we stride out of the MPH, free of all cares
We have graduated from Taylor's A Levels :)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
For a moment like this (finals)...
...we overworked students would rather wait a lifetime (or perhaps two)
but no such luck eh?
And so, this is IT.
In a marathon, this would be the last 100 yards. The straight road stretches out ahead of you, the spectators are cheering you on, the finishing line is in sight.
The sun beats down relentlessly, your heart is pumping frantically, adrenaline courses through your veins, your aching muscles are screaming at you to stop.
Your lungs are beyond hurting, your breath comes in short gasps, sweat pours down your face, arms, and legs, every step forward is like agony.
Yet you push on.
Because in the end, when you finally cross that line, you know everything will be worth it.
If you set your mind and heart to it, even the stars are not unreachable.
To quote Muhammad Ali, American heavyweight boxer:
Impossible is Nothing
(I can almost hear Nadhi screaming "Adidas!!" triumphantly)
All the best for A2 finals y'all!
Bring it ON.
but no such luck eh?
And so, this is IT.
In a marathon, this would be the last 100 yards. The straight road stretches out ahead of you, the spectators are cheering you on, the finishing line is in sight.
The sun beats down relentlessly, your heart is pumping frantically, adrenaline courses through your veins, your aching muscles are screaming at you to stop.
Your lungs are beyond hurting, your breath comes in short gasps, sweat pours down your face, arms, and legs, every step forward is like agony.
Yet you push on.
Because in the end, when you finally cross that line, you know everything will be worth it.
If you set your mind and heart to it, even the stars are not unreachable.
To quote Muhammad Ali, American heavyweight boxer:
Impossible is Nothing
(I can almost hear Nadhi screaming "Adidas!!" triumphantly)
All the best for A2 finals y'all!
Bring it ON.
Friday, May 7, 2010
24 wonders
For the first 23, Michelle has wrote a beautiful piece on journeyintothelittlewildworld.blogspot.com
Number 24,
Michelle
The soul of the class. when she is not talking, the class is not alive. Her stories make us laugh, inspire us, motivate us. Hence she is called grandmother or aunnie at times XD The classes' first gleek and passed on the craziness to everyone. She's beautiful on the inside and the outside XP and more recently, she has motivated the 'core groupers' to set tasks, targets and achieve their goals!
Ever so sweet and smart, her ideas, advice and opinions always take into consideration of other. Ever helpful and willing to lend a helping hand, Michelle is truly one of our best friends. Thanks for being a part of PM4 michelle! Jia Jing, your Ipoh secret accomplice adds that you are the queen of perasan-ness... 'because she thinks that every picture with herself inside will be awesome'.
All the best in Manchester Michelle, soon to be Editor of Body Language XP
Number 24,
Michelle
The soul of the class. when she is not talking, the class is not alive. Her stories make us laugh, inspire us, motivate us. Hence she is called grandmother or aunnie at times XD The classes' first gleek and passed on the craziness to everyone. She's beautiful on the inside and the outside XP and more recently, she has motivated the 'core groupers' to set tasks, targets and achieve their goals!
Ever so sweet and smart, her ideas, advice and opinions always take into consideration of other. Ever helpful and willing to lend a helping hand, Michelle is truly one of our best friends. Thanks for being a part of PM4 michelle! Jia Jing, your Ipoh secret accomplice adds that you are the queen of perasan-ness... 'because she thinks that every picture with herself inside will be awesome'.
All the best in Manchester Michelle, soon to be Editor of Body Language XP
Friday, April 30, 2010
0901 PM 4 Immortalised
Basically, this is a collection of pictures which documents our journey for the past 16 months together. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I couldn't agree more. The photographs are arranged (mostly) in chronological order. Thus as you scroll down the page, you should be able to see how much we Fourians have grown and changed during our time together. After stalking y'all for quite some time, I've managed to gather these treasures and compile them. Credits to Ashveer Randhay, Fifi Phang, Teh Jia Jing, Renee Ewe, Yap Jia Ven, Kwan Chung Zhun, and everyone else whose materials have contributed to this compilation.
Enjoy!
The original PM4
Scholarship awards ceremony
Preparing for Chem presentation : Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader
Thinking (S)Kills lesson with Ms Fiona
Waiting outside Bio lab
Our friends' farewell and movie outing (X-Men: Origins)
Jeremy, tsktsk
Fourians unite in wearing face masks to help curb the spread of H1N1
This shows how much we love you, Miss Lillian!
National Day celebration
Preparations for Haunted House for Taylor's Charity Carnival (Aug 2009)
Evil genius Kevin doing his evil genius thing (why is the victim so happy?)
Beware the Ming Yan! (If anyone needs a large and immediate supply of fake blood, kindly place your order with him)
Aww, so sweet yeah?
Class page in college magazine (designed by Cherli)
Official class pic!
Normal day in class of Sem 3 (In the leaky Room 3.14)
Notice the grimace of pain on Jeremy's face
Lunch together at mamak, finally!
Pre-A2 trials scenario
Karaoke at Neway
Movie outing (Clash of the Titans) and lunch at Nando's
---
The end is near. The fact that we've just had our last lab session cements this notion of finality. (Can't believe we're hanging up that stinky KMnO4-stained lab coat for the last time) Time really flies. With A2 finals mere days away, intense preparation mode is kicking in, but this time around, the melancholic feeling of imminent separation pervades our class. That's a sad but inevitable fact of life. We should enjoy the remaining handful of days we have left together. In the meantime, work hard and give our best for finals. Never lose sight of our goals. Let's end A Levels on a high note.
Enjoy!
The original PM4
Scholarship awards ceremony
Preparing for Chem presentation : Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader
Thinking (S)Kills lesson with Ms Fiona
Waiting outside Bio lab
Our friends' farewell and movie outing (X-Men: Origins)
Jeremy, tsktsk
Fourians unite in wearing face masks to help curb the spread of H1N1
This shows how much we love you, Miss Lillian!
National Day celebration
Preparations for Haunted House for Taylor's Charity Carnival (Aug 2009)
Evil genius Kevin doing his evil genius thing (why is the victim so happy?)
Beware the Ming Yan! (If anyone needs a large and immediate supply of fake blood, kindly place your order with him)
Aww, so sweet yeah?
Class page in college magazine (designed by Cherli)
Official class pic!
Normal day in class of Sem 3 (In the leaky Room 3.14)
Notice the grimace of pain on Jeremy's face
Lunch together at mamak, finally!
Pre-A2 trials scenario
Karaoke at Neway
Movie outing (Clash of the Titans) and lunch at Nando's---
The end is near. The fact that we've just had our last lab session cements this notion of finality. (Can't believe we're hanging up that stinky KMnO4-stained lab coat for the last time) Time really flies. With A2 finals mere days away, intense preparation mode is kicking in, but this time around, the melancholic feeling of imminent separation pervades our class. That's a sad but inevitable fact of life. We should enjoy the remaining handful of days we have left together. In the meantime, work hard and give our best for finals. Never lose sight of our goals. Let's end A Levels on a high note.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Sweetest Girl of the Year
Tiffany Soon Huey Ling, nominee and sure winner of the Sweetest Girl of College Award. I really don't even have to say much because there probably is no other more suitable award for her. She's nice, kind, helpful, fun to be around and an amazing friend. And it's not just me saying it.
Emily Khoo - "SHE IS THE SWEETEST GIRL. She's fun to be with, really nice, fun to be with, not boring, has a dark side (?), sleeps and eats in the library, scrabble queen, incredibly intelligent and hardworking, has severe OCD issues, nice even to her stalkers and is the co-Vice president for GOSSIP"
Hiss to you if you disagree with Emily =D Yes, she may be a bit rebellious by sipping water OCCASIONALLY in the library, but otherwise she's really a rule-follower =) Her OCD just makes her more like Ms Emma Pillsbury from Glee. Seriously they are like identical! (Similar hair styles btw too O.o) Look at her stuff, and you might go insane (you have been warned!) Just imagine this. She staples her notes. There's an additional sheet and it should be stapled together. She removes the stapler bullet in a surgical like manner with her very STEADY hands (watch her in the lab O.o!!!) and restaples the new pile of notes AT THE SAME LOCATION!!! This is to avoid unnecessary holes. And she is the only one in class who edits the chemistry lecture notes to appropriate fonts and shapes before she prints them.She says this is her gift. Whatever helps you sleep at night Tiffany =)
Siew Ming Yan - "She is the sweetest girl in college. Very capable, neat and organised. She is supportive and friendly. Anyone can be her friend. And by the way, her name is Tiffany Soon-fast-as-lightning-Huey Ling"
I completely agree! There hasn't been one student or lecturer who has not fallen in love with the SOON font (which I am the agent to haha) which is becoming more popular by the day =) It's better than Arial, Comic Sans and Times New Roman all put together. Some samples will be put up soon online =D
Not to mention her artistic talent especially in drawing has gained raving reviews from her peers, Physics Lecturer Ms Agnes (on her brilliant experimental designs), Ms Lillian (for all her project work) and Ms Lourds (for her amazing biological drawings of cells, tissues and everything else!)
And, um, her amazing speed in everything is just inspirational =)
Tin Yuee Jhian - "Demure and sweet. The one who's always with an encouraging smile. That's Tiffany."
Well, how much better can this get? Yuee Jhian is another sweet girl of PM4 so her comment speaks volumes =)
Audrey Ng - "A girl with beautiful smile and always optimistic. A girl who is confident, friendly and can hold an inteligent conversation. You can feel comfortable being around with her. You can never find any girl sweeter than Tiffany. Sweeter than all kinds of sugar! (glucose/fructose/galactose) Her molecular structure is too sweet to be included in A-level's biology syllabus. =)"
Audrey, another super nice girl of PM4 vouches completely for Tiffany's nomination =) Note her sweetness is out of this world syllabus =D
Renee - "She deserves it. She is literally the nicest person EVER"
Renee - "She deserves it. She is literally the nicest person EVER"
Kwan Chung Zhun - "Lay your eyes on her and you get a mark in your history book. All I can say is she is a beauty beyond any description"
=) =) I don't understand the history part though =.="
National Scrabble player, a debater to fear, animal lover and activist and a renowed pharmacist to be, Tiffany Soon is the very definition of the Sweetest Girl in College Award. And being a goddess in biology (94 for the recent trials!) doesn't hurt as well XD It's sinful not to vote for her. Kevin will probably kill you if you don't.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
PM4 Prom Nominees
Proudly presenting the nominees for:
Profile: Always stylish from head to toe, that's our Class Rep. Athletic, charming, and ever-helpful, he is the closest to a movie superstar you'll find in college. One of the 'notorious' Three Musketeers in our class, Karan is also a state level public speaker known for his smart-ass comments and sharp wit. In other words, he re-defines COOL-ness. Oozing charisma and with a memorable personality to boot, you'll not regret voting for him.
Profile: Ladies and gentlemen, behold our second famous Musketeer. Our class is often filled with his genial, booming voice and laughter. The life of PM4, Jin Howe is never at a loss for jokes and sportingly throws himself into class activities with a gusto. Friendly and with a passion for music, this dude knows how to make everybody feel at ease around him. Serious and thoughtful at times, with a keen sense of humour, everyone agrees that this makes him uniquely Jin Howe. Vote for him; he is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.
Profile: Who doesn't love our quick-talking, jovial, caring, and sincere doctor-to-be friend? Fondly dubbed the class broadcasting system, Randhay is also the co-founder of GOSSIP (Gossipy, Obsessive, Stalker Society of Inquisitive People) which is rapidly gaining momentum. Intelligent, bubbly, and a nature lover, he possesses a long list of academic, co-curricular, and verbal credentials. He is also the movie guru. All this makes him the PERFECT candidate for this award. Plus, he has a killer smile! =D Check out his website at http://ashveerr.blogspot.com/
Thanks for your time! Remember to vote for these awesome people! XD
- PROM KING - Karanvir Singh Dhatt
Profile: Always stylish from head to toe, that's our Class Rep. Athletic, charming, and ever-helpful, he is the closest to a movie superstar you'll find in college. One of the 'notorious' Three Musketeers in our class, Karan is also a state level public speaker known for his smart-ass comments and sharp wit. In other words, he re-defines COOL-ness. Oozing charisma and with a memorable personality to boot, you'll not regret voting for him.
- JOKER OF THE YEAR - Tee Jin Howe
Profile: Ladies and gentlemen, behold our second famous Musketeer. Our class is often filled with his genial, booming voice and laughter. The life of PM4, Jin Howe is never at a loss for jokes and sportingly throws himself into class activities with a gusto. Friendly and with a passion for music, this dude knows how to make everybody feel at ease around him. Serious and thoughtful at times, with a keen sense of humour, everyone agrees that this makes him uniquely Jin Howe. Vote for him; he is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.
- THE CHATTERBOX - Ashveer Singh Randhay
Profile: Who doesn't love our quick-talking, jovial, caring, and sincere doctor-to-be friend? Fondly dubbed the class broadcasting system, Randhay is also the co-founder of GOSSIP (Gossipy, Obsessive, Stalker Society of Inquisitive People) which is rapidly gaining momentum. Intelligent, bubbly, and a nature lover, he possesses a long list of academic, co-curricular, and verbal credentials. He is also the movie guru. All this makes him the PERFECT candidate for this award. Plus, he has a killer smile! =D Check out his website at http://ashveerr.blogspot.com/
Thanks for your time! Remember to vote for these awesome people! XD
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Top In The World
A big CONGRATULATIONS to
for obtaining the highest marks in the world for AS Level Maths, and for receiving the Cambridge Brilliance Award for Top In The World. You guys rock! PM 4 is proud of you =D
- Ang Yun Lin
- Ashveer Randhay
- Kevin Wong
- Ng Ju Ee
for obtaining the highest marks in the world for AS Level Maths, and for receiving the Cambridge Brilliance Award for Top In The World. You guys rock! PM 4 is proud of you =D
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Its that time of year again
The E-Fever - Taylor's style
O'er stacks of notes and tutorials we pore,
Reference books and past year papers galore,
Brain buster questions that make your head spin,
Tempers flare and anxiety creeps in.
Your future hangs in the balance of this one sitting,
And not to mention your parents' ka-ching,
The stress amounts; the students keep fretting,
Spending most of the day (and night) desperately cramming.
Meal times and sleeping hours don't concern us,
As long as we get Applications and Integration in first,
Bleary insomniacs pace the corridors at night,
To Respiration and Gene Tech notes they hold on tight.
Counting down to D-day, the stress intensifies,
Trepidation and worry haunting our minds,
To the TV and the Internet we turn for respite,
The urge to Youtube, Blog, Facebook and anime, we must fight!
On the 30th of March we shall see,
Jitterbugs outside the MPH, clutching their stationeries,
Praying fervently: God, let me ace this, please!
We hold our heads high and prepare to enter the battlefield.
***
All the best for trials guys!! :)
P.S Wouldn't be wonderful to have Ms. A's marvelous gift of slowing down time?
O'er stacks of notes and tutorials we pore,
Reference books and past year papers galore,
Brain buster questions that make your head spin,
Tempers flare and anxiety creeps in.
Your future hangs in the balance of this one sitting,
And not to mention your parents' ka-ching,
The stress amounts; the students keep fretting,
Spending most of the day (and night) desperately cramming.
Meal times and sleeping hours don't concern us,
As long as we get Applications and Integration in first,
Bleary insomniacs pace the corridors at night,
To Respiration and Gene Tech notes they hold on tight.
Counting down to D-day, the stress intensifies,
Trepidation and worry haunting our minds,
To the TV and the Internet we turn for respite,
The urge to Youtube, Blog, Facebook and anime, we must fight!
On the 30th of March we shall see,
Jitterbugs outside the MPH, clutching their stationeries,
Praying fervently: God, let me ace this, please!
We hold our heads high and prepare to enter the battlefield.
***
All the best for trials guys!! :)
P.S Wouldn't be wonderful to have Ms. A's marvelous gift of slowing down time?
Monday, February 15, 2010
Hey!
Happy Chinese New Year to all my fellow PM4-ians =) May the Year of the Tiger be full of happiness, health and other good stuff!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Stuff @ School
And so..I'm typing this post out of obligation as a responsible member of the class :) Semester 3 is going by at the speed of knots. We sweated and groaned and complained our way through complex numbers, obediently finished Chemistry tutorials *ahem*, explored the fascinating field of GT, and an Electromagnetism test capped an exhausting 2nd week back in college. In 20 or so more weeks, we'll be sitting for yet another all-important examination on which our future depends. (That's A levels for you sigh)
In between homework and tests, there is the usual friendly classroom banter and of course, scandals abound. To be in our class, you need to be on either end of two extremes. Please take your pick among these: ADHD, OCD, sexual identity crises, panic disorder, 'kiasu-ism', SSD (spontaneous singing disorder). Do I lump 'stalker' and 'evil genius' with the lot as well? Lol.
Currently everyone is anxiously awaiting the release of the AS results on Mon. You can't even say the 'R' word or something remotely close to it now without evoking a violent reaction from fellow Fourians. Good luck people!
Sadly, we also had to say goodbye to a dear classmate and friend, CZ who was our former class rep. We would like to thank his successor Karan for assuming this heavy role; shouldering the responsibility of attending to our demands, delivering our homework promptly, being our new spokesperson, and uh..scapegoat (jk hehe). We also have a new addition to the lively family: Gen Nen. Welcome to PM4!
Lastly, all the best to everyone who will be attending interviews and submitting uni apps, and congratulations to those who have received offers from their respective unis.
Oh-kay. I guess that's all-for now.
In between homework and tests, there is the usual friendly classroom banter and of course, scandals abound. To be in our class, you need to be on either end of two extremes. Please take your pick among these: ADHD, OCD, sexual identity crises, panic disorder, 'kiasu-ism', SSD (spontaneous singing disorder). Do I lump 'stalker' and 'evil genius' with the lot as well? Lol.
Currently everyone is anxiously awaiting the release of the AS results on Mon. You can't even say the 'R' word or something remotely close to it now without evoking a violent reaction from fellow Fourians. Good luck people!
Sadly, we also had to say goodbye to a dear classmate and friend, CZ who was our former class rep. We would like to thank his successor Karan for assuming this heavy role; shouldering the responsibility of attending to our demands, delivering our homework promptly, being our new spokesperson, and uh..scapegoat (jk hehe). We also have a new addition to the lively family: Gen Nen. Welcome to PM4!
Lastly, all the best to everyone who will be attending interviews and submitting uni apps, and congratulations to those who have received offers from their respective unis.
Oh-kay. I guess that's all-for now.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Light Joke - Efforts to revive this site (Take 73)
In marriage there are 3 rings,
Engagement ring
Wedding ring
Suffering
=D
It might be an old joke but it still makes me laugh. Hope that brightened your day XP
(This is in an odd way to commemorate the hoax weddings of our classmates- first CZ then Michelle more recently haha)
- sorry bout the lame attempts of colouring, different fonts and sizes of the text. i'm not an innovative person =P
Engagement ring
Wedding ring
Suffering
=D
It might be an old joke but it still makes me laugh. Hope that brightened your day XP
(This is in an odd way to commemorate the hoax weddings of our classmates- first CZ then Michelle more recently haha)
- sorry bout the lame attempts of colouring, different fonts and sizes of the text. i'm not an innovative person =P
Friday, January 15, 2010
Happy New Year =)
Just a reminder - lab coat and goggles on Monday ppl!
The RM5 you paid today (MOST OF YOU XP) is not enough for the chem practical. It's 7.30 i think. So please feel free to top up you contributions to the class funds by another RM5 on Monday with Tanusha.
For bio, i think we will be photostating the practicals every week.
The RM5 you paid today (MOST OF YOU XP) is not enough for the chem practical. It's 7.30 i think. So please feel free to top up you contributions to the class funds by another RM5 on Monday with Tanusha.
For bio, i think we will be photostating the practicals every week.
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