Monkey See, Monkey Do

I was busy writting my English essay when I heard Debbie's muffled laughter. I looked up and my eyes caught some movement. There it was. A brown monkey playing with a dried leaf. It was definietely an 'aww' moment. For some time, I couldn't concentrate on my essay. The monkey caught my attention and it didn't let go. I wonder whether if its presence is a good omen, but I suppose it is since we fifth formers posses since most of us are born in the year of

the Monkey. Maybe its attracted to the 'monkey-ness' we all (well, most of us) have.

Any great ideas for a name?

Signing out,

big-smile =D

Help, anyone?

Contradicting to the poem Life's a Brief Candle (Shakespeare), tomorrow does not 'creeps from the petty pace'. In fact, it zooms right on and before you know it, SMACK right in the middle of nowhere. Okay, I'm ranting. Sue me.


Tomorrow? Exams.. Sigh.. Biology and English.


My very elaborate diagram about circulatory system

Ain't it purrrdy??

So proud of my diagram. I can now put the Stabilo 3.8 whatcha-ma-call-it pen to the test. Does it help me to remember stuff or not??

Any words of encouragement?

Signing out,

multi-tasker

Report

First Annual General Meeting 2009

@-the-back CLUB

The @-the-back-CLUB was establish one fine morning in February 2009. Every free period, the club will organise a meeting. This time, the meeting was organised on the 25th February 2009.

This was the first official meeting. The meeting was held in class 5 Science 1 at 12.45 pm. 5 active members and 1 temporary member attended the meeting. The meeting this time was to highlight the objectives of the club as well as to introduce the president and vice-president of the club. The committee members are as follows:

President: Alexis Cara Chong (apparently, she didn't know until today)

Vice-President: Andrea Lau

The rest of the committee members shall be decided later. However, due to the lack of members, it is advisable not to have too many committees or else there won't be any members.

Members of the club were asked to flash their membership cards. It was informed earlier that any more than a flash would result in an expulsion.

Among the objectives of the group is to be nice during this wonderful season of Lent. All members were reminded to be kind, nice and forgiving (ahem..ahem..). By the way, this also includes back-stabbing =D. Apart from that, all members were asked to spread the news that Andrea Lau does exist and she is very famous and those who do not know her are kampung people who live under a cave. They will also be condemmed to the fiery pits. All members were also reminded not to insult others. This includes name, hairstlye, abilities and colour (another ahem..ahem..).

The meeting was adjourned because assembly was over and the afternoon session needs the class. The club would like to thank all members who attended this meeting.

Reported by,

abigail

(ABIGAIL)

25 February 2009

Member of the @-the-back CLUB

Promoters

Another lovely day ruined! By whom, you may ask..By an obnoxious promoter who sticks her super-fake-loads-of-make-up face into a decision that is obviously not hers to make just to tell us (my mum and I) that her cream X is better than cream Y. The story goes something like this.

My mum and I went to Everise after school to buy some groceries. Before going to the check-out counter to pay, we stopped to see facial products. Day and night cream, to be precise.

Mum: *picks up brand Y and starts looking for price tag. When price tag was located, she proceeds to put it in shoopong cart*
Promoter: *hurries to see which brand wins in the 'tug-of-war' of brands. A little shocked to see her brand untouched* Mau cari apa? Cream? Apa brand mau cari?
Mum: Tak apa. Sudah dapat. *Points to shopping cart*
Promoter: Oh, itu brand ah.. Saya kasi lu tengok ini brand, lagi baik punya. *Selects a bottle of cream brand X and hands it to my mum* Ini cream boleh kasi lu punya muka lagi putih. Ini ada anti-aging. Itu kulit tak ada kedut punya. Lu tengok, tak ada bau punya. Lu mau cuba ka?
Mum: *Looks at me with raised eyebrows*
Me: *Looks at cream Y already in shopping cart and does mental calculation*
Two bottles of cream Y each 30g costs RM25.90, 1 bottle= RM12.95. One bottle of cream X 40g costs RM21.90. Which one cheaper? Of course brand Y, right? Brand Y is widely advertised and can still charge cheaper, why is this brand so expensive? Its not even Loreal, for heavens sake! I thought brand X is 'dead' already. I haven't heard it for a long time. Does that mean its still safe? Why is she emphasizing on fair skin? Doesn't she know that my skin can't be any fairer? (maybe it can, but there has to be a limit, right?)

I finally muster the few ounces of courage left in me cos all that was left was just pure rage.
Me: Tak mau la.
Promoter: *Shoves the product under my nose* Kalau beli dua, saya bagi discount RM 3.
At this point, I was starting to think, you mean people actually fall for the 'pay 40 over ringgit and get a RM3 discount?! You've got to be kidding me!
Me: Tak apa lah. Kita sudah lama pakai brand ini.
Promoter: You cuba ini brand. Banyak bagus. Boleh cerah. Lagi ada SPF 25.
Me: Kalau you mau kita cuba, you bagi free la. Kan you kata cuba. Kalau cuba kan free?
Promoter: Eh, mana boleh.. Rugi bo..
Me: Saya pun rugi cakap dengan you. Banyak lagi kerja saya boleh buat. Okay? Terima kasih sahajalah.

I wonder what was her reaction after all that. Was she used to rejection? Why should I worry about her? I'm sure there are many other customers you can scam but not me. Talking about scams, another promoter came up to us and shoved a car sticker in our faces.

Promoter: Free gift! Naik tingkat dua, tunjuk ini card. Boleh dapat free gift.
Mum: Tak apa la. Kita sudah mau balik.
Promoter: Oh tak ada la. Ini cuma mau kasi lu barang elektrik saja. Free lagi.
Mum: Perlu bayar ka?
Promoter: Tak perlu..
Mum: Okay, saya tengok dulu.
Promoter: Puan kena isi borang ini dulu. Isi nama, IC dan alamat.
Mum: *Looks at form* Kalau macam ini, tak payah la. Saya sudah mau balik. Terima kasih.

When we finally reached the car, my mum said, "Hmph, free. Where got free things in this world! Where got people want to give you something free for no reason. Besides, they want your IC number and address. What do they need that for? I'm not applying for a credit card!"

It reminded me of this saying: If its too good to be true, it probably is.

Signing out,
back-off

Reptile Lifestyle- Ophidiophobia

T'was a lovely day to begin with

The birds were chirping, the students were chattering and the wind was blowing.

All was well.

Until, a sinister foe appeared.

Andrea, Maxine, Lip Yi, Maryann, Emily, Bol and I were at the back of the class. I don't really remember what the topic of conversation was, but we were engrossed. Okay, they were engrossed. I was reading a book and Maryann was sleeping. Suddenly, Andrea (straight-faced, mind you) pointed at the back near the notice board and uttered a single syllable. "Snake". All of us (except Maryann) turned to the back and there it was, lounging around near the recyclables. To add to our shock (horror, dismay, whatever you'd like to call it), it was ALIVE! Everyone ran away except Maryann and I. We were still in shock. Finally when the Pak Cik arrived, then I had the strength to move away from my seat.

After that was Physics. I was shaking. Not litterally but I was indeed jumpy. My nerves were like the hurricane Katrina or something. I had an urge to scream. In fact, I needed to scream cos I didn't scream when "IT" appeared. It was like a build-up of scream that needed to be released. I thought that I would end up having a phobia of snakes after that incident, but it turns out that I don't. Well, just as long as they stay in their own habitat and not end up in ours.

Signing out,
i-think-i-heart-snakes

Fun Times

While KL-nites were mourning over the fact that Rihanna was not performing on the dreaded "Friday the 13th", we, Kuching-nites had the time of our lives in the Planetshakers concert. ~Whee~

After the concert, people flocked outside to buy limited shirts and CD's. If you purchased the CD, you could get them to sign it. But I didn't buy a CD or a shirt didn't have enough cash, heh. But I bought something that caught my eye (eyes, whatever). A comic book!! ~This is the part when your jaw drops and I laugh at your reaction cos it's so funny before I actually tell you what it really is~ I'm still not kidding. It is a comic book.

Its actually a manga written based on the new testament part of the Bible. After Jesus was resurrected until the part when Paul (Saul) died. The content is so cute cos it has the pure essence of manga-ness with sweat beads and sleep-mucous thingy.

Before I forget, it's Valentine's Day! I would like to wish you people out there: Happy Valentine's! In the words of Lip Yi: Would you like to spread more lurve? (She was refering to my 'Lurve' chips).

Signing out,

rojak-anyone?

The Curse of Cornflakes

We were asked to bring some CNY titbits for ISCF First Friday meeting in the morning. Cassandra brought the cornflakes mixed with peanuts and anchovies and to top it all off, it was errm mixed in sambal. Thus the name "Sambal Cornflakes". Anyway, it was a big hit and Joanna actually 'ta-pau'-ed some back. Amanda decided to follow suit.



Amanda: Cassandra! I take back to class, ah?! (it was more of a statement rather than a question)

Cassandra: Okay, okay!

Me: Whoa, later eat in class, ka?

Amanda: Ya..ya.. We sit at the back eat.



So, we brought the lovely thing to class. Before long, it was passed around the class like a hot gossip; spreading like wild fire. In fact, the fire was in their mouths (cos it was REAL pedas).



Emily: Wah.. I love it! (reaches for more)

Maxine: Really? I want to try! (starts unscrewing container)

Olivia: Eh Maxine, hot you know..

Maxine: But I want to try.



She just took ONE cornflake and was running for her water bottle.



After recess, the bottle was passed around again. While waiting, Emily and Maxine were very engrossed in their conversation.



Emily: *something..something..i-don't-remember-was she was saying*

Maxine: *something..something..answers-Emily's-question*

Emily: Eh, baby leh? (starts cranning neck looking for something in front)

Maxine and I: What baby?

Emily: Cornflakes baby.

Both of us like peng..



By the time it was 11.55 am, this is what I was left with:




Signing out,
corny-flakes-are-yum=)