At last, the O’level results are out! The long months of anxiety and anticipation are finally over. Among us, some have done really well, while others did not receive what they had expected. I knew that this day would come, right from day one in SAJC, but I never expected that I would receive this day with so much pain and sorrow: 06S15 will be broken up. Most of us have applied for SAJC as our first choice, some chose VJC, while some chose NJC. We had to part, once we received our posting results on the 3rd of March.

At this point in time, I have many thoughts about the first day in SAJC, so called the “turning point” of my life, since it was the first time in 10 years that I was introduced into the company of girls. Anyway, the first week of school, which is the school’s orientation, seemed so torturous to me, because I never really enjoyed the company of my OG-mates. The fault does not lie in them, but in me, because I was so “antisocial” and did not talk much to them. In fact, I was so quiet that I don’t even know all of their names even till today. It was entirely my fault. I could have gotten a whole new group of friends, if not for my reluctance to speak up.

My second chance to make new friends arrived when the school re-arranged all of us according to the courses we had opted for. 06S15 was thus formed! The first day when I met you people, I felt that all of you were so approachable and friendly. For the first time in SAJC, my homely feel for St. Andrew’s returned. Everyone seemed to hit off so well, mostly chatting amiably among themselves. Of course, the only guy from SAS meant I was left out. We played ice-breaker games, where we had to make a short introduction about ourselves, such as sharing our names and our hobbies to the CG. It was fun, getting to expand my social circle, and getting to know girls as friends. Indeed, the short time span could get me nowhere near to knowing all of your names, but over time, I managed (and for the first time in SAJC) to know everybody’s names. It was much of an accomplishment, at least to me.

For almost all tutorial classes, our tutorial teachers played the ice breaker game with us. Most of the time, I introduced myself as being ‘boring and antisocial’ (which is currently my trademark in 06S15), with the exception of the biology tutorial, where I described myself as ‘enthusiastic and sociable’.

My recollection of myself, for a few weeks in 06S15 was indeed ‘boring and antisocial’. I hardly talked at all. However, I still managed to make friends. The first friend I made was David, then followed by Shaun, Brendan, Daryl, Tze Wei, Siew Jing, Jeslin, Jerilyn and the list goes on. (Sorry if I did not mention your name)

On the first CG outing, I could vaguely recall that only a small group turned up. It was a Thursday, and we had decided to go for lunch at ‘somewhere near City Hall interchange’. If I am not mistaken, only Shaun, Brendan, Daryl, Eileen, Jeslin, Yi Hui, Cheryl and I turned up. It was sort of a sudden decision, so I don’t think anyone was prepared for it. Anyway, we went. However, Eileen lost her purse on the MRT and everything was called off. I simply settled for lunch at Burger Kings. That’s all for my recollection of the first CG outing. It was simply pathetic.

The so called ‘first official CG lunch’ was at Macdonalds on Monday, 6th February. That was the probably the first time I really spoke to the CG, probably my first ‘socializing attempt’. I shared some cold jokes with a group of S15-ers, if I am not wrong includes David, Jeslin, Jerilyn, and blah blah blah (I can’t really recall the others. Pardon me.)

Honestly speaking, the only lesson where I feel that I could really bond with the CG was PE. That’s the good thing about sports: to play a game well requires teamwork. And teamwork comes from good communication among members of a team. PE’s the only time where I feel that I am part of a class, and truly accepted (That explains why I always look forward to PE on Mondays and Tuesdays). However, credit must be given to Mr. Chey, our PE teacher, for making the lessons and games so fun and enjoyable.

Ever since the lunch at Macdonalds, I had seemingly ‘fallen in love’ with the CG. I began to talk more frequently, express my opinions more freely, and become more active in class activities. Everyday upon dismissal from school, I just seem to miss the CG so much; it just feels empty without you people in my life. Although I have yet to understand all of you, all of you have undoubtedly impacted my life.

To those whom I have yet to talk to (if any), or whom I have seem to neglect in my daily conversations, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my apologies to you. It’s not that I do not want to talk to you; it could be that I have yet to understand you well enough. Pardon me. In any case, if any of you feel offended by my frankness and straightforwardness, or is unhappy with my attitude, please feel free to approach me and point it out to me. (For example, if I had been too snobbish, arrogant, etc.) I won’t mind complains about me. (Just don’t talk bad about me behind my back. I will know it when I sneeze. ;P) Anyway, for those who still don’t know me well enough, below is a brief introduction about myself:

I was borned on 6th July 1989 in Singapore General Hospitals. My name was given to me by my maternal grandfather. I love my family a lot, especially my dad and mum, because I find that they are the most wonderful and responsible parents. I live with my younger brother (9 years old, Maris Stella Primary), my sister (13 years old, Beatty Secondary), my parents, my uncle, and my paternal grandparents. I live in a terrace which is 3 stories high and has a basement. Mind you, it seems big to you, but it’s actually quite small. (ask SAS boys from 4SA if you don’t believe me). I love listening to Chinese POP music, mostly Jay Chou’s, SHE’s, Stefanie Sun’s and JJ Lin’s. However, I just don’t like English songs. (I don’t know why) I formerly had basketball as my CCA in Secondary One, but quit the sport for Library because my grades were really poor at that time. But I really love basketball. I used to play almost everyday, but stopped playing when I sustained knee injuries in Secondary 2. I still play the sport, but not frequently. Recently, I took up pools, which I find so addictive and fun. I love helping people (E.g. do people favours, etc.) as I find very happy doing so. (So next time, if you need any help, feel free to ask me for help. I will gladly extend my services to you.)
I think that’s all about me. Actually I think I am a really boring person. I really love the CG a lot. I just can’t bear to leave it. Anyway, good moments don’t last. I am very happy just knowing all of you! UP AND ON, 06S15 rocks! Sa Rang Hae Yo!