Friday, July 23, 2004

PSLs...

PSLs... Well, I'm one of them. Peer Support Leaders is my other world besides school. Being one of them has brought me smiles and happy memories for they are a special bunch of people I'm working with. PSLs are fun loving, friendly and sociable people who create an atmosphere of excitement. I'm glad to say that I'm proud of my fellow PSL. Because of them, I learnt about my other self that can bring joy to others and being someone they can rely on. So, I will just give them a token of appreciation by saying their unique personalities...

The Chairman, Shuyu, she's our leader, our motivator and our key to success. She make sure that everyone has a role to play, never forgetting someone. She's responsible and cheerful who we can look up to and where we get our motivation and inspiration from. Without her, we couldn't have achieved praises from the schools we visited and that visited us. This one girl make a great difference if she is not around. Knowing her will make you feel welcomed and at ease. She will always be there to back us up and get things up and running. I'm more than honoured to work with her to achieve glory that PSLs deserve.

Vice-chairman, Caroline. She's the best at coming up with ideas and assisting our leader. She puts the team before herself and I'm proud of her. There was once she made other PSLs sing A Christmas Carol at Orchard MRT as one of the dares.  I supported the idea and it turned out really superb. Her presence make us united in the sense that we can work together as a group. She is one of our greatest treasures that we will not let go of. With her around, I can see that the group really respected her as much as she respected us. That makes her extraordinary in my eyes.

2nd Vice-chairman, Firdaus. He's the type of guy to keep things real cool and calm. His face is carved with confidence and firm determination. He always get things done whatever the difficulties he might face. He is one of those guys who present himself as a real friend who you can depend on. Once he opens his mouth, we know that it is going to be great speeches. He is just wonderful as one might say, a leader with great responsibility.

Eric. He is more than life, very fun loving and very crazy at times too. Nevertheless, he is very good at motivating people, cheering them up with his jokes and funny lines. A funny guy with a different attitude when he gets serious. He is very passionate about guitar and his addiction for girls might just never end. But that is special, we never see his long face whatever he may face. This guy is the kind who really live his live to the fullest. I learnt many things from him and he is the kind who adds scipe in this world.

Cheryl. Another useful addition for our convoy. She is like the secretary for the group. She usually makes some sarcastic remarks but then again she talks with a lot of sense that I might just believe her. She is really passionate and committed to PSL from what I noticed. She never failed to miss a meeting. Well, she is really well-spoken and spontaneous making me admire something about her. Her confidence to speak her mind makes me realize that I should be like her in order to lead a group more effectively.

Michelle. If you think she is just another girl, you are wrong. She is like a good speaker and motivator. She is willing to help and participate in the school events. She is really a great person that you can ever imagined. Her high work rate, level of commitment and brilliant ideas makes her one of the best PSL personality. Not only that, she can relate to kids easily. There was once she helped a girl to reconcile with her friend. In fact, she never gives up after going through hard times getting them to say sorry to each other. This particular girl plays a critical role, ensuring that the events PSLs are having run smoothly.

Marcus. He makes silly jokes and talks a lot. There is always something on his mind that keeps him going non stop, just talking and blah blah. Even so, he knows when to cut the crap and get back to business. Working with him is like working with a good partner. We helped each other even without asking for it. Well, great minds think alike. This guy proves to be someone who speaks his mind. No wonder, he and Cheryl always argue about things but in the end, they will always be good friends when it comes to working seriously.

Wen Bin. This guy is very outgoing, humourous and daring just like Eric. He can take on anyone despite their race, religion or gender. A real cool guy with high level of energy, never stops singing, enjoying life more than anything. When it comes to work, he will be ready to contribute his crazy yet useful ideas. With his level of energy, everyone treat him like they know him for ages. He never looks gloomy no matter what the weather he is enduring. His number one motto, FUN, FUN and MORE FUN... Especially to girls.

Ansley. I have to say that she is the most adorable and cutest among all the girls in our group. Her easy going personality makes us like her. Having her in our team is our greatest joy. Because without her, there will be no sunshine smiling brightly upon us. Her patience with kids is immeasurable. In fact, she mey even end up behaving like them. Nevertheless, she adds depth to our convoy. Making friends with her is making one step forward to realizing her easy going lifestyle and her cute personality.

Well, the last one is of course me. These are my fellow PSLs in the EXCO committee. I think without them around my life will be dull without colour. They are the rainbow in my sky, the family that works together, the people whom I shared the best of my years with. The memories of being one of this committee will never be forgotten, in the corner of my heart, Peer Support Leaders of Temasek Secondary will always live...  

Monday, July 12, 2004

My Thoughts On Music...

Music... a rather popular subject among my peers in schools. They can talk about music from singers to pop idols. In my case, I detest studying music. Strangely I like listening to music. Most people come under this category where all they can do is listen to the pieces that they like.

A smooth music from sentimental to instrumental is my favourite. Their kind of music drifts mind away far into thin air. I can just imagine that I'm flying freely as I close my eyes while listening to these kind of music. I called them masterpieces. I'm so hooked to them that I don't mind listening to them over and over. It is when you let music flow slowly right into your deepest thoughts that you can find comfort. To me, besides the person that I love most, music gives me comfort; simple yet priceless.

Music does last as long as one is able to produce an original masterpiece. However, generation has set its eyes on other types of music. Rap, hip-hop and rock seem to poison the mind of young ones. I can't see a reason to why such displeasing music become a trend among teens nowadays. Soothing music can brighten up your gloomy days, accompany you when the worlds is against you and calm you inner self. Music should not evolve dramatically from soft ones to hard and loud ones. It is just not right...

Friday, July 09, 2004

People All Around Me...

As we all know, no one is 100% a loner nor not having people who you call friends. That goes the same for me. I'm quite a loner by nature, prefers things going my way and being introverted. It is when you are all alone, you feel a strange comfort inside... A feeling of not being disturbed, just you and mother nature. Perhaps watching sunsets from afar...

But sometimes, the loner feels loneliness rather overwhelming for him to handle. That is when someone should appear adding colours to the loner's world. Once found can never be lost because loner wants to preserve whatever he thinks he needs.

People all around me are adding colours to my life. Their smiles, joys and sorrows prove to be invaluable in one's life although most of the time we care less looking deeper on what we actually gain by knowing these people. To me, people who I call friends are special in their own ways. Some encourage, some share the similar opinions while others just sticks to you. It is when we are close with our friends, we discover a part of us in them... And their part on us. In the end, both parties will walk along the same path, achieving a common goal and sometimes to an extent of choosing life and death together.

People around us make us realize that world is created with different colours of human characters and personalities. We may not like certain people but still their personalities make them stand out from the rest. With this, I'd like to acknowledge people who make a difference in my life. I want to thank you for making a loner, a better man who can be accepted and respected by all...

Wednesday, July 07, 2004

My Humble Beginning...

I have just reached my first step to keep with the times like they always say...
Well, I hope I'll be able to spend some time updating this online diary and express what I have in mind and put them down into words rather than saying them to people around me.

Perhaps, through writing I'll be able to indulge myself into unexpected fantasies that I can come up with.

A brief explanation on the title I have chosen... Fated Circle is the journey of my young life.Like a wheel, it has its ups and downs, so does a circle. I believe that we are fated to accomplish or lose something in life and only we can change the path of our destiny. And thus, Fated Circle reflects the life of a youth in search of a way to change his destiny through the ups and downs of life itself.

With this, I'd like to share with you, My Humble Beginning...