it picks you up, and turns you around.
I think I just had the best day I've had in CS so far. it started off quite badly, with an interesting but lengthy lecture that sort of gave me a mind-fuck. I guess mind-fucks in school is welcomed, better the mind than something else, if you know what I mean ha ha. anyway lunch at the NIE canteen was nice because the western food is halal. FINALLY! I was getting sick of having to ask if this is halal, or if that stall has a cert, etc etc.
mental note: find jodoh for Sal. if no jodoh, then fling also can.
the remaining lectures left me blown away. I'm quite intimidated still by the culture here, but today I almost spoke up in class. it was more like a mumble to myself, but hey at least I was brave enough to open my mouth. this is a huge improvement. perhaps tomorrow Alfred will hear something from me.
later at night my friends and I headed back to SCI, where we had our Homecoming. the turnout wasn't so bad, and I was kinda disappointed to see no food left. IT WAS HALAL AND SUPPOSED TO BE MY DINNER OKAY. see this is how living on campus is like. you rejoice whenever there are functions, because there's usually food involved at the reception. this is a pathetic but completely honest confession from me.
anyway the rooftop atmosphere is amazing. there is so much wind and it sorta felt like a mini-Esplanade, minus gross horny couples and loud teenagers. the bands played superb songs, songs we know and could sing to. I liked how comfortable it was, despite knowing so few people. but these are quirky individuals whom I trust will back me up whenever I need help. so it's all good. isn't change so refreshing?
oh and somehow today I suddenly had people asking me about the SPF scholarship I never took up. to be honest I have no idea why I missed the deadline on purpose. I think it's because I might want to change my mind and not be a police inspector, and the bond after graduation is always a setback. I hate restrictions when it comes to my job, and how long I should/ can stay. there are alot of other factors that come into play actually. it didn't help that Rachel said I look like I'd belong in the force, because I suppose she meant I look man-ish or something. okok I'm kidding- I just didn't know word would spread even after I left TPJC. in the first place I doubt I would've gotten that scholarship. raahh can we please not talk about things that didn't get a chance to happen?
to end this on a very good note, I'm now a part of the Nanyang Chronicle, a team of writers who get together to publish a newspaper for the school. I'm looking forward to the first meeting so much, I can already imagine the sort of articles I'll write. I'm actually doing something I said I want to! it gets fulfilled! still not sure if I'm good enough to match up to their standards though. but just wish me luck k =]