Fighting on.

The past two weeks had been terrible. It seemed as if my life only revolves around lectures and tuition. There was simply no time for other activities. On some days, like Mondays and Thursdays, I would be so busy that I had to literally run from place to place so that I could make it for the next appointment on time. Previously, it was the money which drove me on. Now, even the money couldn't turn me on. This spells trouble.

I am in a dilemma now. With a few students graduating and some students suspending tuition for the vacation, there is a sense of urgency to recruit more students so that I can save enough to pay for the examination and course fees due next year. However, recruiting more students will mean reverting to the hectic lifestyle I used to live, which I dread. ArGh~! What am I to do?!

Sophomore year.

Went back to school as a sophomore today. It is the start of the 2006/2007 academic year. Our first lecture for the year was Investment Management. A very interesting lecture was delivered by our dearest Miss Koh Siew Min, who taught us Principles of Banking and Finance last year.

The lecture began with a very 'informative' speech by one of Miss Koh's students, Royston, who kept laughing the whole time he was up on the stage. Well, at least he entertained us for a while.

We learnt about derivatives today. Am quite familiar with other financial instruments such as equities and bonds, but derivatives is something new. Found it very interesting and asked a lot of questions during the lecture. I was the only one shooting questions to Miss Koh during the whole lecture. I am surprised by my enthusiasm in the subject. HaHa~!

We were also given two tutorial questions to do. Will start doing the tutorial tomorrow, before I get more from the other lecturers.

Went to the Popular bookstore in school after the lecture to get the IM textbook. There was a very long queue and there was very little space for us to stand around as the area is pitifully small. It was a relief to finally step out of the bookstore after we paid for our purchases. I could hardly breathe in there.

Very happy with my first day of school. Wonder how long that enthusiasm will last in me. Hopefully, it will be there for a very long time. I need to do well.

Genting Highlands

Was in Genting Highlands with my family from 3 September to 5 September. We took a package from Grassland and paid S$92 per person inclusive of a two-way coach ticket and 2 nights' stay at First World Hotel, meals not provided.

The coach left Boon Lay Shopping Centre at 7AM on 3 September and reached Genting Highlands at 245PM. We went straight to our rooms after checking in. Stayed on the 15th storey of tower 2. No view to comment 'coz we stayed in standard rooms where the windows face those of the opposite tower.

Our room.

We went down to First World Plaza after leaving our bags in the rooms. Mommy needed to get a comb, so we went to Sinma and ended up buying more than what we need, as usual. Bought some tidbits from the snack shop too.

Dinner was at Hou Mei. I had Hawaiian chicken chop with BBQ sauce. Tastes good but the chicken chop was a bit hard.

Wanted to catch Monster House at the cineplex after dinner but we missed the last show of the day. Went back to the room to take a shower instead.

Sis and I went to First World Plaza again for more shopping after dressing up. Went in to Vincci to look at the shoes but there was nothing I fancy. Same for the other shops there. Ended up not buying anything and went back to our room to sleep. Kept waking up in the middle of the night 'coz not used to sleeping so early.

Woke up very early the next morning to wash up. Had breakfast at Burger King. Ordered a King set which includes a cup of hot mocha, a burger and a packet of hushbrown. The hushbrown does not come in one big piece, but in many small round pieces. Never eaten such cute hushbrown before. HeE~!

Bought two tickets to the indoor and outdoor theme parks for sis and I.

My tag.

We went to the outdoor theme park first, which was a very wise decision (by me! =P) because it rained after we were done with most of the rides outdoor. Went on the Pirate Train, Matahari, Cyclone, Spinner, Flying Dragon, Double Deck Carousel and Super Toboggan. We went to Dinosaurland and went boating too.

Me on Spinner!

On the Matahari.

Sis and I on the boat to Dinosaurland.

Going in to Dinosaurland!

Dinosaurs in Dinosaurland.

Fossils at Dinosaurland.

The Super Toboggan!

All ready to go!

Up, up and away!

Boating!

Me pedalling away.

Nice scenery on the boat.

On the Double Deck Carousel. Reliving childhood. =D

Look! We even saw a London bus! It is actually a cafe.

We went back in to the indoor theme park at First World Plaza when we got bored of the outdoor rides. Got on a few other rides there.

On the Ferris Wheel.

On the Venice Gondola. We got the whole boat to ourselves. HeE~!

Little Venice.

On the Rio Float.

Sneaked into the casino with daddy and mommy at midnight. Stayed there till 2AM. An eye-opener, but not to my liking. The smoke in there makes me tear. Moreover, I don't gamble. Went there out of curiousity.

Checked out on Tuesday morning and took the coach back to Singapore at 230PM. It was raining and the roads were slippery. Fortunately, the driver was quite skillful and we reached Singapore safely at 9PM.

Though I enjoyed the trip, it feels good to be home. =)