Z-hang

Not much to say

2011-01-09T23:07:00.000+11:00

Had a watch of this the other day....and its message all the more struck me today, especially the intro.

Pollie want a cracker?

2010-08-17T23:08:00.000+10:00

So....I've decided who to vote for this election. And I don't plan to back down on it.

Since I will have no part in the demise of this once great nation, my vote goes as thus:
house of reps:

Senate:

Have a nice day =)

Poly-freaks- A rage rant

2010-06-24T19:17:00.002+10:00

The light of the recent unbelievable WTH events reaffirms the statement I constantly repeat:
"If democracy actually made a difference, we wouldn't be allowed to vote."
To add to things, politics is nothing more than a game where law people verbally beat each other up, and get paid for it. Those that genuinely want to make a change will get dragged down by the weight of this pressure- Case in point: today.

I mean, at least make parliament like the Taiwanese govenerment, at least it shows that they're doing....i don't know, SOMETHING?!. Not to mention- at least it shows that they're passionate about what they're doing.

I liked Rudd, at least he did a few good things to this nation [in my view] + the fact he earns points for mando. Nevertheless, things come to pass, and thus out the old, in the new.
Whats to happen with Gillard? Don't know, don't care, time will tell.
Actually, screw this, come future elections, I'll be voting for shooters party.
Nah, I kid, seriously though: Bring in a glue stick, and a picture of pikachu [I choose you, pikachu!] and paste it on the voting slip.
Don't get my wrong, while cynical of politics, I will still obey laws, be a model citizen etc etc. politics just isn't my thing.

Ok, I think i've sufficiently calmed down...man, politics is like the an alpha-1 receptor agonist phenylephrine: I'll get an elevated blood pressure just from being involved in it.

Wow.

2010-06-21T11:45:00.001+10:00

Taking a break from study- found this. Who said you can't use fingers for multiplication? [From smbc-comics]

Back to study!

bawk bawk bawwwwwwwwwwwk

2010-06-08T20:23:00.000+10:00

Hope to do something reflective on a more common basis.

Today was probably the first time I've ever come across the concept of being a christian and opposition at uni, it wasn't anything major, or physical...
Ethics tutorials have been interesting, especially given the topic of reproduction this term...today was the topic of abortion- bit amazed to see how nearly everyone in the tutorial of 60 were pro-choice.
I came into this term being more or less pro-choice, but as we approach the end of it: After understanding how complex life has come to be, after coming to terms with how valuable a life is and what right we have to end the life of another- I personally believe that we shouldn't have abortion at all. I know that doesn't sound well with alot of people, and i understand your perspective of things; there are some things which would be hard to justify on my end. But don't get me wrong, I wouldn't force my ideas on you, nor would I judge you, its just what I think. Its just that I would probably NEVER bring myself to aborting a child, or carrying out euthanasia.

As for the tute today- all the discussion was on "rights of the individual" etc [which are all very valid points], but none ever contested the idea of the foetus life. Given the fact that the tutor was an atheist might've been my excuse, but I know I should've said something on behalf of all Christians.

But I couldn't bring myself to even put up my hand.

To all people that have done HSC bio/ are doing bio right now

2010-05-11T19:07:00.002+10:00

Long time no blog...shall do a proper one later-

This was shown in our med lecture today...I think this deserves a spot in hall of "the most epic ads" fame.

Oh dear....

2010-02-06T19:49:00.003+11:00

It's raining right now. It's probably going to rain tomorrow morning. I have a trip on deathstar.
Quoting from someone who often says this, I think it summarises my thoughts nicely.

This is not going to end well =.="

J.Zhang.exe v1.8.3 pre-japan patch + [Chinese] NY resolutions

2010-02-04T23:05:00.001+11:00

Changelog: [Modified version of the one at iscf train and plan]
Personal:
- Temporarily suspended all forms of leadership for internal maintenance from the directive staff.
- Improved appreciation of the presence of parents [14 days without them is an experience worth going through for that]
- Added command line "Shut parents up because its getting annoying and its not boast-worthy" to counter recent bugs of the "My son cured HIV/AIDS and cancer at the same time!" variety.
- Installed the art of ruining friendships [Tip: Grass RUINS friendships]
-Includes the art of drug dealing [In cards- see above]
-Includes the art of creating mayhem [See above]
- Lame jokes- Frequency has been reduced by 50%

Current "goals":
- Increase in manliness of godly variety [not meaning "rawrrrrr buffness!"]
Including; -Taking initiative
- Not backing down/running away in important issues
- Most importantly; serving others with an attitude that isn't self-glorfiying
- Live as a "tolerant" Christian [ISCF T&P2010 definition of tolerance [Mr Woo] "Tolerance is about how you love and serve those who hold different beliefs to you. Notice that this definition allows people who disagree – people who believe fundamentally different things – to
discuss and engage each other on what they believe to be true." Copies of his seminars can be found on http://www.sendspace.com/file/u0zv21
-Survive UNSW first year med [and possibly the med camp if anyone from r09 is going?]

Biblical:
- Fixed a few issues regarding crashes of the spirit.
- Currently fixing issues on what it means to live for Christ, not with the facade of "righteousness"- for I am not perfect...truth is I have spat in God's face so many times; hurled insults at him...which is why the need to recognise if Christ's forgiveness above all is paramount.
- Upgraded the understanding of predestination/compatibilism.
- Upgraded knowledge on pastoral care.
- Increased support from UNSW CBS group [Awesome group, great for Christian growth]

Current "goals"
- To read through all of the Old Testament and understand it in the fulfillment of the New Testament scope [Otherwise there would be alot of animal sacrifices and us going "gargh! unclean! unclean! *shun*" today]
- To constantly remind myself of what I'm loving for [Phil. 1:21]

Practical/Musical/Other:
- Upgraded right hand dexterity to 60% of left hand capabilities in eating and writing.
- Limit for self-sustainability at home has been updated to 14 days. Changes include:
- Added function "doing the washing"
- Added function "consistently wash dishes manually because the dishwasher conveniently broke 2 days before parents left"
- Added function "Surviving 14 days without having to eat a single pack of instant noodles/freeze-dri"

- Added complete understanding to the japanese language as well as speaking fluen- HAHAHA ...haha...no. Hopefully we'll survive =D
- Increased functionality on the treadmill [Before: 0. Current- 20mins once every 2 days]
- Enhanced compatibilities with K outings [Still don't understand this phenomenon known as "Asian pop", still cannot tolerate when parents host karaoke at home]
- Restored the repertoire of piano skills/songs lost during the HSC year
- Being absolutely blown away by how awesome Portal [the game] is.

Current Goals:
- Learning how to cook a greater variety of main meals.
- Surviving the Jap trip with little to no understanding of the language.*
- Pass the 1.6 on the treadmill [In reality- it doesn't take stride length to account...so I can pass it; just means running 9.6km/hr for 10mins on a treadmill]
- Being able to sing and play the piano at the same time to this:

- Learn how to play "Melodies of life"[ff9] on the piano.

Japan Trip:

Things to buy/try: - Final fantasy OSTs
- Try sea salt ice-cream [because in kingdom hearts its a recurring theme of be-*chokes*]
- Try LOTS of japanese food....because we all love it =P
- Buy packs of lollies back- because they're so much cheaper/more awesome there.
Comments would be appreciated on the specifics of what to get/anything you want me to buy you/ anything that is a MUST try.

Darn that was an extremely laboured post....maybe I'll do one hsc-syllabus style next time...or not.

Change [pw: ....]

2010-01-25T01:14:00.009+11:00

Show encrypted text

A trip down memory lane- The cold case

2009-11-30T23:21:00.004+11:00

Its amazing what you can dig up when you browse around your old emails....Seeing as i've kept my emails since year 7-8ish, i've come across something rather interesting:
This will probably only make sense to the 7L guys i knew- as you may/ may not remember- There was an imposter me, going about with the alias "Kingjames3i" [again, that was my "nickname" back in yr7, but obviously someone wanted to mess with other peoples heads], who went about spamming me + a few others with his "mysterious identity"

http://triaoculus.blogspot.com/ Have a read, it made me go "wtfrack O_o" at the stuff we people were doing in our junior years :P. And no, it wasn't me- upon reading it- man it sounds so schizophrenic if i was >_>. [And people that know me well know i'm a terrible liar, so pressure question ask me all you like =P]

...What a random post this is...shall do a proper one after NTE.

In the meanwhile- IT WAS YOU, WASN'T IT MAWSON?! *points finger of suspicion with hindsight knowledge* xP

Short post

2009-11-26T21:55:00.002+11:00

Title says it all, might do a proper blog later, when things of great importance [ie. the fear of getting a generic houseparty message + a poorly planned hp] are at stake.
In the meanwhile:
Two things to share:
1. While I don't care about politics at all, i still find this hilarious: [From GNW]
"One year ago, Malcolm Turnbull wanted to lead the Liberal party so badly....and now, Malcolm Turnbull is leading the Liberal party, SO BADLY!"

2. ....You know, the thought of watching twilight/new moon isn't so bad anymore, after going to the dentists today. [OW PAIN?! Serves me right for not going for the past 2 years]

Halloween + HSC= H(alloween + SC)

2009-10-31T18:14:00.003+11:00

....I don't know whats going through my mind, nor the processes that it took to make such a crappy title. Oh well, it suffices for a short post.

It's been a while since i've been on my blog, thanks to everyone thats commented/read it =), i don't want to end up making another long post just to thank/comment on each comment *shakes fist at the limitations of blogger*, but it still means alot to me =).

Today be halloween! The only day where little kids can come knocking at your door for lollies and you're able to give them some without being labelled a paedophile! Not that we'll be doing too much about it since we're in the middle of HSC...

HSC has been a blur for me; I feel like its just going through the motions of trials again, except the memory cells present within me don't make it so bad this time...It's like i've gone on autopilot. I ceebs elaborating on how I went with all my exams since you'll just get the generic indifference I normally show after an exam anyway. However; I will say this:

NO MORE HSC ENGLISH OR MATHS EVER!!!!
*celebration*. I don't care if my hand hurts or if Mod B was a !#%$ of a question, the joy of knowing its over far outweighs it, whats done is done, right? =D

Chem and Phys remain- feel alright for both; hopefully we've all learnt our lesson from the 6 marker "sanitisation" question. Who knows, maybe it'll be in the hsc and everyone else will get 1/6 for it xP. Should really start revising for phys though....oh option course how I loathe thee :(

To end on a lighter note, since the family is out, and little kiddies are trick-or-treating tonight, and being one who's "obliged to give kids lollies", here are a list of things to do scare the living daylights out of the little blighters. [Aside: Being in the ruse bubble of asians that are stereotypically lablled as "anti-social kids with overprotective parents", does your neighbourhood do that?]
NB: Since we've run out of lollies; I'm not going to do anything tonight; since i'll feel guilty scaring them/turning them away without anything. Also, I will NOT be doing many of these myself; my want to do medicine/a future career with a clean criminal record is very high.

1. Bloody your face/hands with tomato sauce or something.. Have a cap gun. When they knock, go trigger happy, stumble, open the door, scream "run for your lives! theres a madman" [or something to that effect] and run out the door.
2. Katana + you're the crazy guy going "GET OFF MY PROPERTY OR I'LL KILLS YOU!"
3. [credits to chris] Balaclava + small tv + gloves. When they knock, open the door whilst carrying aforementioned tv, have a startled look, make a dash for the road.
4. Good old fashioned "empty home" then burst out at the last minute.
5. Tell them they're going to get an atar of less than 99.9 [OH SHOCK HORROR! D:...then again, that'll only work on the potential ruse students in the surburb, ie. no-one]

Kids be knocking at my door. Isn't halloween meant to be late at night? or has the whole "tradition" of scaring people decomposed to just "scab lollies on oct31". Then again australia doesn't focus too much on that [proof: christmas decorations up already in shops O_o]

Oh dear I've been going on a cynical rant again...I should be studying; oh well, I'll stop it here then.
Only a few exams left everyone! All the best, theres much a relaxin to do afterwards =D

Ruse09- The death of the scrolling wheel [ie. TLDR post! =D] v1.0

2009-10-07T23:28:00.001+11:00

WARNING: 1. VERY LONG post ahead: length: Half the scribblenauts vocab list. [ie. 11k words]

2.How much is relevant to you is no more than 2%....but if you’re bored, be prepared to kill your mouse scroll wheel xP

3. IF you’re a grammar nazi, please don’t proof read this ><, its terribad.

Edit: I just realised, if you're reading this and are a year 12-er before the 21st of Oct; damn, you must be really confident and organised with your studies. Or ridiculously bored.

I've made a post on general memories, but they felt...kinda impersonal?
High school is now officially over...but we'll all still see each other in the hsc, post-hsc parties, formal and hopefully uni =).

Time to talk another trip down memory lane, as I am to put in as many people that have been with me as i can before memory fails me/I realise that I should've been sleeping 27 hours ago =P. But I know it will ultimately be worth it, because all the time spent at ruse with you guys cannot be described by the mere words I'm about to say now. Sorry also if it sounds...cliché and badly worded, i’ve always been bad at saying things like this ><” [rather do things school motto style =P] And...I want to make it clear that this blog post isn’t for some sort of seeking self-praise, rather, it’s something I want to look back on and remember in case [somehow] I forget you guys!

For...tacky privacy reasons, i'll be using initials; and since I want to be as transparent as possible with my past life as possible but if its way too awkward, gimme a shout and i'll get rid of it =). There are probably many who may not end up reading this, but I don't need an excuse to comment and thank the people that have made my ruse life so memorable. For alot I can't remember the EXACT first memory...just the most early prominant one =)

To the first person:

What can I say? You’ve been with me right from the very start. I don’t think there was ever a time you weren’t by my side, even if I ignored you for the majority of my life. Nevertheless, it was in ruse year 9 that I first truly got to know you; up till then, I guess I’ve barred you and...to an extent, despised you. But I thank you so much for forgiving me of all that, and for being THE one who has changed my life and saved me these past few years. Thank you for being my rock, my shepherd, my shelter in all those dark days, for being an more than just a friend in the light days, for always being there for me.

Well, I see you as my rescuer, hero and more importantly, my savior. All my time at Ruse, all that i’ve “done”, it’s all thanks to you. I’m so glad you’ve been in my life, and also for those that have come to know you as well. Nothing I have done would’ve been possible without you, and I hope you’ll continue to remind me that day after day. As uni approaches and the uncertainties of life come, please stay close as you have with all of us and guide us because we really, I don’t know how I’d face uni without you =\.

To the people who I know are bloggers [in user/blogname alphabetical order]

Akatsuki-san: aka T.D
My first memory of you...well, I remember thinking how you had such a "special" surname xP Being HTL's mutual friend; I guess thats how we got to know each other...oh and the fact that you would've jabbed us everytime we poked fun at you [i guess somethings never change? xP] Also remember the SUPER SPEECH you gave in year 8 english; and how you spagged alot in that process =P. 4 years in the same roll class! It's been an honour =) Then all the other fun times; joining cadets in year 10!, and helping me out so much in history/geo/commerce. Oh, not to mention informing me about the latest bleach updates; choral concert as a bassist and being an awesome fellow hockey player xD

If I could describe you in 1-2 words that sums up the most significant part of our friendship; it would be "realistic advisor". Thank you for being so patient with the 'hollow' parts of my life, and seeing me through those times with common sense [whoa! common sense from a cadet! =O]. I've come to respect you over these past 6 years, that even though you might seem..."aggro" on the outside? You’ve become one of my most treasured and trusted friends, you really are someone whos supportive and kind, just hope you let that part shine more when you enter uni xD. Oh, and thanks for getting me hooked onto bleach ;). Hope you'll own at uni [and hopefully its the course, not the people =) ] and that you'll be my lawyer if i ever screw up or something =P.

Ambientchoes: aka. T.P
Even though you’re not a rusian, you’re still a blogger =PI've only known you since mid-year 10 on the train trips back from redfern. [Hooray for mutual friend connections! xP] It's only a shame the days we travelled home together as a group were limited, but for the times we were, they were awesome xD. It first started off with just me, joseph and you; but then the groups expanded since then, and exponentially more epic. =P. What was it bryan called you...the granny?...and I maintain that the pic he drew of you looks like quistis in ff8 xD. It was great to see you come to RICE as well, hope you'll continue searching and asking questions =)

Thank you for all the fun memories [mainly from osborn/bryan =P] we've shared on the train together, and also being someone who shares the final fantasy passion! xD. [Thank you for giving me ff8 and 9 as well :D] I see you as the 'motivated studious' type; no matter how much you say you procrastinate; you probably would've done really well in ruse =). Even so, you've been really kind, and its really encouraging to see you smile even if things might not be in the best of circumstances, hope things get resolved in one way or another, and don't over-work yourself in the hsc; I can guarantee you'l definitely get in!

Andi♥ aka A.D
I remember you being in my ag/dt/va class back in year 7-8, but never really knew you til year 8 xD. I think the first time I met you was in VA class, since the "guy-side" of the table was taken up in VA, jason and I and to sit on the "girl side" [Anyone who comments about this= PAIN xD]. Remember your artistic skills...and most prominantly the fact jason accidentally gave you a black eye.

It's a shame i've only gotten to know you through the train travels in year 11-12 on wednesday arvos, but if I were to describe you in a few words; it would be "quiet? yet very caring" You've always shown a concern for your friends whenever something arises, and that you've always made the train trips fun and interesting xD. Good luck in whatever you do in uni! I'm sure as "southie" homies we'll catch up with our group often xD.

BK201: aka R.C.
I think it was near the end year 10? The fact that you were friends with Jason and Mawson...and then I kinda got to know you through that link. I'll be honest and say I didn't even know there was a Rex until then >.<' Well, I only wish could've spent more time knowing you; but I'll most definitely remember you for putting so much effort into organising for our epic jerseys =D. [Without them, thats one less ruse memory =)] Oh, and let’s not forget jungle speed and epic wrestling/nail polish all the way to midnight xD

Although I’ve only truly gotten to know you in this past year and a bit, I value the friendship we’ve shared. I most see you as the organised, a fast learner, calm trustworthy type, and that you'll continue to be so when you go into uni as a future doctor =)

Darthgaylard: aka CounterTerrorist [C.T]
The most distinct memory I have of you is our epic PE video! Followed by the fact you never let me live down the "3i" moment in maths xD. Though I think I first met you when we were in some gymnastics excursion thing? We sat in the same area, and you, me and myself [ie. Alan] just talked for ages...and I guess that just kicked off what is known as our fun fun friendship today =D Thanks for being a friend all those times in years 7-10 [same class for 4 years! *whoosh*] that were just full of awesomenessand games and jokes =) Not to mention the countless memories we’ll share regarding cadet bivs, choral concert and ‘manly gettogethers’ Oh, and for also overloading my msn-log archives that have stemmed from our convoes =D.[I think i'm onto the...15th one?]

Words fail me in describing you; though I'll settle with ~~a womanly man~~ [jk jk xP.] a reliable, talkative friend thats always up for a chat, not to mention one that is able to help sharpen my lameness [and subseuqently my reflex and punching motions]. Homeying with you in jazz as a fellow man was just as great =D Guess theres somethings i forgot to write in your "buk", ya? =P. While you're the trustworthy and selfless friend, you're still quite "hardcore", so to speak; and well...i'm sure you'll fit into uni perfectly as you major in forensic science =D

Detailsinthefabricx: aka S.L
Another person in my class for all the first 4 years of ruse! xD I remember the broncos-dragons rivalry that we had waaaaaaaay back in VA in year 8...heh. [We'll be back next year =p.] Well, time to be completely transparent here, and I look back at this point in year 8 with alot of laughter at my own foolishness, but you might? You might've noticed that I liked you for a while back then. Not that theres anything wrong with you, it was just the fact I was...so immature and stupid back then xD. But even from that experience, there are many things i've gained from that, to which I immensely thank you for =)

Hmm..."punny pundit" is probably the first thing that comes to mind if hear your name =P. Thanks for livening up the bio classroom with your witty comments, and for all the classes way back in 9 & 10 as well xD. I think you're doing med, right? Well, if so; you'd make a very good Dr. House in the future, minus the cynicism :)

Lulu: aka. L.T.
To be honest, I can't remember the exact first time i've met you ><. Though I'm certain it was on the train; since you went one stop further than the rest of the stratty crew =P. Also; for such a relatively common name [I've always thought =\] it's the first time i've ever knew someone whos called lulu xD.

It's been fun talking to you on the train, groups; the more the merrier xD Too bad i've never been in any of your classes, but for all it's worth; you're the open type that likes to talk, and I always see you smiling; keep on doing so in uni as well, with everyone you meet! XD

Materix01 aka ~~A.N~~ J.R [ahs xP]
I remember the sheer number of people that got us mixed up [and still do] back then =P. I think I first met you in Maitra's science class in year 7, since there was insufficient space on your old table, you moved onto ours! And so began the whirlwind adventure of "who is responsible for screwing up our science pracs"? plus the "disintergrating paper ball" incident..and countless people [incl. Mr goggin] getting us mixed up =P Also distinctly remember you and htl ramming into each other [I guess out of manliness? =P] and you ended up giving htl a cut on the nose. Scripture in y7-8 and ISCF leaders with you too! Thanks for those movie outings + singstar at my house... and doing bio together in year 11, good times =P. Oh right, and also, sorry for being partially responsible in the cutting of your allowance in half back in..year 9. I guess I owe you....nearly $10K for that after 4 years? xP

Well, I would describe you as "P.K" as from year 7 [remember the various things they stood for? like..."Posh Kid" ] But that would be pointless, I'll most definitely remember you as someone who changed my life in year 9; one who pointed to my lifesaver =). You've really been like an “older brother”, and you've changed so much over the past 6 years; e.g. you've stopped randomly stealing/returning my stuff in class! xP. But yeah, best of luck in all you do in uni; hope you'll become an awesome people/animal doctor =)

Mishmashmosh; aka B.C
Same year 9-10T class! The first memory I can think of is probably the fact you were at the top of the roll-call list, and how the first name called is..symbolic? of the beginning of another fun fun day at ~~cadets~~ happy school =). That, or the fact you moved next door to mawson xP I don't have...a specific recollection of when we first met, sorry ><". Though that doesn't matter, since you've been such a great friend these past 4 years. Epic times include all the bivs and parades in cadets, chatting up with you and ngghman on msn, and how you over-reacted to my "bloody funny incident: [MSN quote] "OMGOMGOMG are you OK? +___+;; i cant believe you were laughing. STUPIDSTUPID BOY" xD, come on, no-one should be all serious over it if the victim was laughing and all cheery himself =).

Thank YOU for being a nice friend, I'll remember you as the "caring soul", for reasons above, and also forcing me to sleep earlier on msn [so much for "lead by example", eh? =P]. Also, glad to see you've gotten over you "hahaha lol" phase on msn...I think. The fact you're so caring and open to everyone is what makes you such a fantastic person to know, and I'm sure you'll continue on doing so when you enter uni :).

Moocho: aka A.H
I think the first ever memory I have of you was when mawson and I were playing minesweeper flags on msn *checks rankings* HOLY CRAP LOOK AT ADITIS SCORE! O_o. The first time i've met you in year 10...was it on msn? or in person...I think it was the brotherly link I had with Jason, and it was then I was "adopted"? by you...wait, am i adopted?! :S or your son xD. Nevertheless, it has been so great getting to know you as a friend; thank you for all the [stoned] memories we've shared; the fun times playing pictionary/hat game in bio [and the help you've given too xD], being part of the awesome family, livening up the chem lessons, being a travel buddy with shiva during musical days/ year 10...and actually managing to finish some of your meals in our group outings! =O Oh, and in the more immediate past, thank you for being bored enough to tag my photos [and subsequently getting me 80+ new emails in the space of 3 minutes] xP

You've been such a trusted friend, thank you for being there in my masked times, and being able to calm me down =). The one word to describe you would be a "mother". Ok, if you were my real mother, that would be CREEPY. [I'll look past your pedo-isms for hitsugaya =P], but nevertheless, LIKE a mother[emphasis on LIKE, in case you're stoned =P] you've looked out for me, not to mention been a patient rant buddy =). Thank you for organising so many things as well [like jap trip for example! looking forward to that xD], and who knows; one day you'll be an awesome doctor ^^

Mysterious Stranger: aka. ~~myself~~ A.L.
First of all. HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!. SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP. OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH SWING LOOOOW!
Ok, I'll stop xD. Since you were homeying with topher, meeting you was the same way as him in year 7 xP. Remember how, through total random chance, we ended up in the same cancer group with topher for our assignment xD. You weren't in my elective classes, so not much of a mix-up back then =P. Though yeah, we've shared alot of memories together; running from HTL/Tim after calling them a lozenge/ "the umm...STEEELY", the PE vid, chandra jokes, homeying in commerce in year 9-10, not to mention Jazz ensemble as well xD. Oh! and how could I forget all those memories being in recorder for 5 years, and all the "bag tricks" we've demonstrated on you ;)

Well....you're my cousin, so we're clones in more ways than one. xD. I see you as a “light-hearted media journalist” i.e. someone who blows our minor mistakes into epic proportions. But of course, I take it with good faith, since i know you’re jedi-knighting. I see you as someone who might crack jokes alot [and esp. ones that you'll never make me live down =P], but ultimately, you're a good friend whos reliable, trustworthy and always fun to be around. Oh, and you make the most epic of reactions whenever you get pranked =P. Hope we'll study at the same uni! Just so we can answer on behalf of each other in id checks/roll calls [if theres such thing].

Shivalrous: aka. S.S.
Its the TripleS! It was either late year 7 or early year 8 that I started getting to know you, but only as a fellow epping train-er back in those days xD. I can't remember much from back then, though I was rather slack to you back then ><. I've only truly gotten to know you in year 9 commerce [yay! Ms. connors was an epic teacher =D] with our "politician dream job" presentation [lol? me? politics?...good times xD]; as well as the mock-court case thing xD. I still remember all those good times in year 9 and 10 when we caught the train home in the winter cold and sharing chips from the epping seafood place =). Not to mention all outings as well at burwood and the city. I definitely look up to you as someone whos an 'all-rounder', to be ownage at so many things; ie. Maths, Chem, Phys AND Bio olympiad; as well as first place in progcomp AND still having a life with drama production, sport and being generally open [as opposed to the introverted "stereotypical ruse nerd". Thank you for keeping me company in all those train trips back in junior years, as well as helping me see issues and topics from different perspectives xD. Your depth in knowledge balenced with your openness will hopefully make you an awesome doctor in the future- maybe we'll be working together? =P
Quentin: aka. Q.W
I think it was in year 9-10 Rec. sport that I first met you? Hooray for school sport and all its mckenzie-glory, and the power of getting to know other people that are friends with your friends in a group =]. I remember all the times we’ve spent in the group talking, and listening to your diverse range of K-pop/ J-pop musics while we walked during sport =). Also, thanks for all the sound and lighting things you’ve done in the past, for ISCF as well! Don’t know where we’d be back then without you xD

Other than commerce in year 10, I’ve never been in any of your classes D: I’d probably associate “Asian music fan” to you, in a loose way =P. But for all the times i’ve gotten to know you, for all the MSN convoes, for being so supportive of me in my dark times back in the junior years, I thank you so much for that. I’m just sorry we really haven’t talked much in the recent times, but I still think you have a unique personality, and hope we’ll keep in touch after Ruse, probably at something like K =D

Shegod: aka A.W
I distinctly remember you as one of them “new people” back in year 9 [I remember we had quite a few in our class; that was pretty cool =P]. And the fact that I practically sat next to you [Yay for alphabetised roll call + sally being late alot, lols xD] meant I probably got to know you through all those mornings. Can’t really remember much else, other than being “at the top” [not in height xP] of the ‘family’ tree =P, and being in the Maths U [Hooray ms Briggs! :D]...and for the msn convos. Sorry for the collateral damage last year >_>

Hmmm...well, you’ve always been fun to talk to on MSN, and believe me, you don’t complain that much/ sound like a complete brat, as you say; everyone has their troubles, right? :D. I’ll see you as the ~~‘pretty little alice, now with green and black hair”~~ [sorry xP] someone who’s been fun to listen to, hope everything turns out ok with your parents; after all, you’re all set with your cadetship xD. Good luck in uni as you go about acing comm. =).

Spik3balloon: aka J.W [wow, a string of Ws!]
Well...first of all, thank you for being such a strong, patient friend and brother these past 13 years, and that we’ll still stay as close as we are now in the many years to come =D. I still remember the first day of Ruse, how we planned to meet up at the bus stop when we were [supposed to be] dismissed 10 minutes early. As luck would have it, I had Mr. Woodhouse, who decided to keep us til like...3, which you called at that point. Hooray subsequent awkwardness! xP. Good times. You’ve made my life at ruse so memorable, for all the “delayed north Sydney” pains we’ve shared, the “Cabramatta” adventure xD, all the cds/games/animes you’ve lent me, the BTL project [whee, front page on newspapers! :D] and for keeping me company on a daily 2 hour journey that would’ve been boring without you [oh dear, that was grammar fail..., dunno how else i’d word it =S]. Although I dropped out, both of us went to programming club in year 7 too, and you’ve always been my technological informant, and It’s always been fun coming to your house playing the wide variety of games you had xD.

Well, since primary, I’ve always looked up to you as someone who’s been loyal, trustworthy, and if its one person who’s not my real family that’s been with me through my ups, downs and moments of total stupidity, if would be you, and I’m really thankful for that. If not anyone else, the level of closeness and trust I have with you; even though I might not have been talking with you as much as in the past, would be like a family member anyway. I thank God that you’ve been encouraging as a brother of Christ as well, and I hope you’ll continue to grow and be enthusiastic in serving Him in the many days, weeks, months years to come! Hope you’ll be just as cool when you enter uni, and I know we’ll be in touch, after all, we’re southie homies! =D

Supercrunchy: aka S.C
Well, I’ve come to know you through ISCF leaders and Focus just these past 2 or so years...and I guess it was through that in which I’ve come to slowly know you. I’ve never been in ANY of your classes D:...But I’ll remember you as someone who’s always been sporty, and...”a baller?” in the skilful good way, of course =). And also for putting up the thought-provoking posts on your blog that’s been really encouraging to read and drumming in the church services.

You seem like the really sociable and kind person, and I thank God very muchly for you being a fellow brother in Christ in focus this past year and a bit; that we’re able to get discussions going and share our struggles. Hope you’ll continue boasting in the cross as you enter uni, and, if the Lord be willing, he’ll continue to open up many more opportunities for you to spread the love [like vegemite! Htl’s talk xP] as you become a future doctor =D

Trogget: aka J.H
Even though you’ve told me we first met in recorder back in year 8, I have absolutely no recollection of it whatsoever =\, and the fact that the 05 yearbook has no group photos doesn’t help ><”. So, from my ~~conflicting~~ perspective, I first distinctly remember you from post-RICE 2006, when we talked about it afterwards. While I was “Christian” in the facade sense, that night was really the turning point in my whole life; and I thank you for following up on me. [Well, thank Christ 100%, but you still get 0% ^^] You’ve been in pretty much every co-curricular activity I do! :O and you’re quite the good ball-room dancer as well xP. Thanks for all the memories we’ve shared in *breathes in* ISCF leaders, focus joint party planning, jiffy, choral concerts, prayer breakfasts, year 10 formal, cadets, chem olympiad, *struggles for breath* maths tutoring, uno, junglespeed, playing together on Dota... *blogger has pawned Z-hang’s head for 295 gold!*

*60 seconds pass*There are so many ways I could describe you, but ultimately it all boils down into the fact I consider you as my sister [definitely spiritually, almost literally =P]. I’m really glad to have gotten to know you and I thank Christ for working through you, for being such a great source of encouragement and support throughout the past 4 years. Thank you for being someone I look up to in a Christ-centred living attitude; it’s really changed me from the inside out. You’ve been so kind-hearted and patient with me [esp. For all the time i’ve been cannon fodder to the enemy, and all the times i’ve stumbled in life], and being someone I could rely on, and for keeping me accountable =) I know you’ll continue to let Christ’s love shine in uni and when you become a doctor/physiotherapist =D and all the best in quitting dota xD

Okay! So those are the Bloggers/wordpressers/others aside, now for the others in R09 I owe a massive thanks to. [initials, alphabhetically- happy scrolling/searching!]

G.F.
It’s been only through ISCF leaders that I’ve gotten to know you, as well as through JIFFY back in year 10...I don’t think I remember anything before that. And although I’ve never hung out with you at lunchtimes and recesses, I’ll remember you for helping me lead focus back in year 10 and 11, you were the “cool person” that helped keep things under control, as well as being an awesome school vice-captain xD. Oh, you’re also someone else I know who plays kingdom hearts! =D

I see you as the “calm yet cool” type of person, and always ready to serve Christ =). Thanks for being so generous, letting me borrow jungle speed these past few days xD as well as being someone whos been encouraging at leaders meetings as we share stuff in the bible studies =) Good luck as you study physio at usyd! Who knows, we may be studying together next year =D
T.F
I guess I knew you through association with Chris and Alan back in year 7...and like htl, was the butt of many jokes back then from the aforementioned two. I remember how you had a distinct, significantly lower voice than everyone else in our roll class back then too xD. It’s been great getting to truly know you in the past two years, particularly in bio, putting up with the stupid antics Alan and Alan have been doing [yes, myself and myself =P], and...I guess playing comic foil to them? xD. Not to mention the epic trebuchet you guys made at the sci-engineering comp.

I see you as the “composed, mature” person, yet has a sense of humour and awesome skills in engineering/physics. Thanks for all the times you’ve shared with me the funny stuff on your laptop, as well as the epic story of your older brother and the “adoption” thing =P. Though we live far, hopefully we’ll see each other in our group get-togethers xD.

L.G.
I remember meeting you back in year 7, as a fellow recorder homie! My first prominent memory would probably have to be when you told me you liked tina back then =P [I know that was waaaaaaaay long ago, and definitely not true now, so no harm here, i hope]. And also being someone who had jap connections, yet spoke mando =O. Though...I never really got to know you during the early junior years after, since you ditched us for woodwind =(. Nevertheless, there are still many many memories to share from late year 9 onwards; ISCF leaders, jiffy, focus with JX and JT in year 10-11, leading ~~a group of piranhas~~ [I’m kidding! You guys have really matured, if you’re reading this =P] focus together this year, as well as for the times we’ve talked on the bus trips in the arvo, the countless D&Ms we’ve had, cadet biv moments, first aid [people doctor! :D], the random stoned moments [8 x 15=....110? L. Syndrome!], RICE creative + winners of the amazing grace last year and for all those times in maple as well xD.

Well, after so many things we’ve had EXACTLY the same e.g. EXACT same report in year 11 [for the subjects we did], wearing the EXACT shirt on mufti day, I think its only fair to think of you as my brother, in short =). In long, I see us like Paul and Silas, or Paul and Timothy, or David and Jonathan in the Bible [Whos who, thats up to you =P]. You’ve been such a brother in Christ to me, and helped me mature as one in the past 2-3 years so much, particularly as a leader as well. Not to mention, you’ve also corrected, rebuked and encouraged me so much, as well as kept me accountable. Hope you’ll continue to do with everyone you meet as we enter uni, and that you’ll be an awesome yg leader/ doctor. All for the His glory, right? =)

T.G.
I never really knew you in the early years, other than the fact Lee liked you back in year 7, and you did recorder as well? Otherwise, fastforward to year 10, and I got to know you as “the grandmother” of the family [yay family!]. Thanks for all the times in maths; team square! xP, also for all the stupid funny quotes we four shared [though mainly from Jessie and mawson xP], your arm art, and the fact you always came into class late xP, and also in our frees; which are like an extension of our maths lessons =P. Actually, now that I think about it, I only know you through things maths related...oh well, I guess thats what differentiates you from everyone else *runs away*

Well, you’re no doubt an ‘extremely happy person, to the point of highness’. Actually, you probably are high half the time :P. Thank you for being an awesome friend that always livens up the maths classrooms and frees, as well as for all the med-related/future discussions that you’ve shared within our group. You’ve always been so academically talented even if you don’t openly show it, and your general highness will cheer up even the depressed of patients as your become a doctor =)

E.H
You’ve been in my DT, VA and Ag class right from the very beginning =D. Although I don’t remember much than that knowing you as “Jason’s friend”, and being knowledgeable in the internet/game memes [and you still do xD]. I’ve enjoyed the “all-nighter in gaming” at your place [even though you’ll probably remember me for having a unique definition of “all nighter” =P], and really grateful for the fact you bought the orange box for me. [Ok..maybe? not thankful in the current context of hsc, but mucho gracias afterwards ^^]. Not to mention epic battles in jungle speed; I sees you put much of your stat points into str =P.

I have no idea whether you’re going to read this or not, but you’ve someone I could trust; and I’ll remember you as another gamer person, whos just as awesome at games as he is being a friend and even though I barely ever talk to you, I wish could’ve gotten to know you better. Your family has an awesome restaurant, btw xD.

K.H.
Potassium Hydroxide!....well, close enough to what I call you anyway =P. You were in my drama class back in year 9, with the awesome Mrs. Bal! Sorry for that incident back then as well >< year ="(.">=(. [Oh, all-nighters are still “me falling asleep at 1 and waking up at 7” for me, in case you were wondering =P]

Well, you’ve always been the “gamer” person to me and living proof that gamers can still have lives, still be academic, and can still be awesome friends with everyone else xD. Thank you for being so forgiving back in year 9, and being another brother that’s been encouraging these past 2 years. Sorry? If i’ve crippled you in the process as well; not sure if its infectious; test it out with Koch’s posulate? =P. Nevertheless, you’ve put up with all my lameness, and have always been patient; and always encouraging to hear you at HSCF as well, whatever you do in uni; doctoring, optoming, I know you’ll be fine =).

X.H
Hey! THE GAME! Assuming you are still reading this and not focusing your scope at my head from the hill 500 metres away/facepalming, I don’t remember much of you until year 11 chem =P. Remember all the times we’ve stuff up our in class chem pracs, yet still manage to fudge “plausible results”? Not to mention Mrs. Bals English; you made a pretty good Rev. Parris, if not one who spoke fast xD. Probably also remember you for being one thats like Cs in H₂O with my lame jokes...eh, at least I’ve developed a reflex action to punches now xP. And also for being “the uncle” in the family =p.

Well, thanks to you, the first thing I associate when I hear “lucario” or “lucario sweep” will definitely be you. Thanks for helping me/the rest of the table out with chem and English! And grats on your beastly umat score; hope you’ll become a fantastic doctor in the future...though cut down on the language a bit, yeah? And....try not to slam the table when you laugh too much; especially if you’re in the middle of performing a surgery xD. And of course, we’ll keep in touch, cos *breaks into song* We’re all in thiiiiiiis together, once we know that we are, we’re all stars and we see tha- BOOM. *thud*
J.J
You were in my maths class in year 10, and you sat behind htl and I. And you were also in my music class too! I remember you for your epic piano skills, and for accomplishing the unthinkable in year 10; beating MAWSON in a MATHS EXAM =O. And from maths Underdog as well =P. And then theres the senior years! Team square! :D [Who came up with that name again?...was it you? xD], and the countless quotes to share from maths tutoring and class [like...parts? and...easy? xP].

First thing that comes to mind when I hear your name: TEAM ROCK-IT! Oh man that was terribad...but yes even your initials are indicative of that =P Although I only see you in Maths and Chem, thank you firstly, for recommending us to the maths tutor we have now,; dunno where we’d be without it =D [doing only 3U maths! *gasp**shock**horror* - Sorry to all those if it felt tactless]. You’ve also been a very caring friend as well, especially in that...’bad day’ i had back in year 11, and for that I thank you. You’re going to be a fine doctor, just don’t ever spontaneously gee dance while on duty xP.

R.K
~~Where was it, in the Stran?~~ NO NO NO BAD JAMES. Anyway, you’re someone whos been in my class from waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in year 7 xD *hi fives* Though I don’t remember anything of you other than that back then...=\. Ditto with year 8, other than you being one of Chandra’s “prized” students =P. It was either in year 9 or year 10 rec sport i vaguely got to know you? But I’ll remember you getting me hooked into isketch, and being a catalyst for ‘creative impro’ in pictionary and hat game xD in year 11 English =P. Not to mention being a lame-joker, and getting me hooked onto “Big bang theory” [And anyone reading this hasn’t watched it; GO WATCH IT! It’s so funny; even more so since you’ll actually get it =P], and psychiatrist in English xP.

Well, I see you as someone whos a “creative genius”, seen by vis reps + your overall modesty whenever you cane the rest of us in exams xP. Thank you so much for being a person who’s been a kind and supportive this past year [a rock? As you put it =P...just make sure you don’t come across any papers...oh wait, hsc ...] and I’m so glad everything’s worked out for you in the end =). Hope you’ll continue to be high-larious, wish you all the best in the future, doing law, comm/sci ^^

B.L
You were in my class in year 7 as well =p. Mullavey! xD, except I’ve never gotten to know you for like...the first 4 years =\ You’ve never slapped me before and you yourself said “I was too nice to deserve it”. That just obviously means you have no recollection of year 7; I can’t remember much, but can only remember I was pretty nasty and mean back then [to everyone] and thought you were the “biatchy” type...so sorry for that ><. But I guess times have changed; thanks for all the times in bio! Although it was initially rather awkward being the only guy on the table [since all the guys tables got filled up >_>], I’ve gotten to know you and everyone else on the table, and thanks for all the Pictionary/hat game times =P. Not to mention the stuff you bake is really nice, thanks for sharing them in our maths ‘parties’ =D

Well, I see you as someone whos internally patient and helpful, even if you do ‘rage’ alot xD Except its more amusing than scary [as you yourself admit]. Thanks for being patient whenever I asked for your maths/bio help when...*some* people weren’t available [who’s better? You two can fight it out =P], and for all the fun times in our frees =D. As much as i joke about you in potential particular situations, I know you’ll definitely make an awesome doctor J

HTL
Again, you’re someone I’ve known since primary; and I’m lucky to have been in your class from the very start xD [7L!] First memory back then...well, you hung around with tim alot, and subsequently had a short temper with Alan and Chris everytime they poked fun at either of you two =P. Also remember when you moved to protestant scripture from catholic scripture [And the subsequent rage/traitor-calling from tim =P]. We have many a memory to share; like choral concert in year 10, cadets [epic hootchies!], being fully-sick brahs [we are, after all, in that area =P], ISCF leaders, FOCUS [time makes enemies of us all, eh?], playing tip in the junior years, becoming a “brother” in our whacked up family, the musical modifications and also the fun bday parties at homebush :D. Oh, and who can forget the fact that you’re responsible for breaking both my legs? [not literally, of course] =P

I see you as the “imaginative warrior”, since I’ve always been amazed at your resilience and how you’re able to take everything so stoically [ie. Being the butt of many jokes from a few] and still be smiling and cheery, and still strong and ready to “fight” alongside each other in our “wars” =). Your creativity always astounds me [in recent times; the God’s love pic! :D] and all those song-moddings and stories you’ve sent around to us xD. More importantly you’ve been a strong pillar of support for me and a brother in Christ for me in the recent years, and your attitude to things in life is something I strive to aim for. Another person I hope we’ll be medding together in future [oh dear, all my friends are med people!], and there’ll be much homeying about in the future, since we live so close =P

M.L. [bfg]
One more person who was in my classes right from the very start! Who was it that called you bfg? You were significantly taller than the rest of us back then =P I’ll never forget all the fun times we’ve had doing music related things; like the pop music assignment, year 10 music...and the year 10 “ag concert”...Well, it was definitely fun practicing, minus some questionable songs...=P. You’re also very ticklish, I remember that if tim poked you, you would just collapse onto the floor...and ditto if we ran a finger/pen/stick down your spine =P. I remember you playing tip with us in 8-9 as well, and how you outran most of us xD. Thanks for the encouragement you’ve shared during HSCF and focus, not to mention being the beastly pro at hockey, guitaring for church services and the memories shared cracking jokes with tim and chris in year 9 and 10. Oh! And for nearly exploding my head when you told me you played dota =O

I used to think you were a quiet person back in year 7; and I guess some things haven’t changed over the course of these 6 years =P. Nevertheless, you’ve been rather open to me and i’m honoured to have been your friend, and you probably uphold the james ruse motto of “gesta non verba” Although i’ve been rather slack to you with the jokes and stuff, you’ve always taken things with good spirit, and for that I thank you. Hope we’ll keep in touch after the hsc, whether it be youth group surfing or crashing james xu’s house, we’ll see xD

C.L.

I was looking through the year book, and *shock**horror* you weren’t in recorder photo in year 7! =O Or were you and you missed the photos? =S. Hmm...anyway, I think I first got to know you in year 9 as the ‘freaky recorder player’ [and you still are], and someone in my class from year 9-10 [Hooray for rushing into rollcall because Mr Best went over time again!]. You’ve made year 10-11 music class memorable, as well as putting up with my lame/terribad jokes then too xD. Then there are also the countless music nights as well, for choir, jazz, recorder, music class group...yeah, alot of musiccy stuff =P.

You’re a “musical genius”, full stop. [Well, academic as well but...] To be able to play...both alto and sop recorder, guitar, harp, piano, violin, sing really well, [and probably flute and clarinet as well O_o], all on an extremely competent virtuosic level...need I say more? =P Thank you for being such a music inspiration, and also helping me out in many many performances in the pre ‘drop music’ days. You’ve made music light-hearted and also the forgotten aunt in the whole “family”, aren’t you? =) Anyway, keep up with the musical talent in uni, and good luck =D.

M.L.

Did I meet you very briefly at the Sydney Grammar test back in year 6? If not, then I probably first met you on the train, as a southie-homie, you were rather talkative, open with your opinion, said ‘shut up’ alot, and played comic foil to Benny xD. Oh, and you’re a dragons supporter too! =D. *hi fivez*. I don’t particularly remember too much after that, since you dogged us for a closer home in rosehill xP, but I still remember the occasional train trip from carlo home with you and tim, and for being an awesome flag party leader =) [Honestly, theres no way the rest of us are able to accomplish such a responsibility, and you didn’t “screw up” compared to the rest of us *nods*] Not to mention the memories from bivs and annual 07 :D

I’ve always seen you as someone whos “epically goofy”, since you’re always there to put laughter/ a smile on my face in cadets with your silliness, but you can be just as serious when its needed as well. Nevertheless, thank you for brightening up the place whenever you’re around, there’s still many things I don’t know about you, but hopefully uni will open up those opportunities. And if not, I’ll still see you as someone whos awesome xD

R.M.
I remember you being the “mert” replacement, since he left back at the end of year 7, and so you came into our class! :D. I especially remember the time Chandra handa lectured us on “how to write an email” after critiqueing the email you send to him [ MCH: You do not write EXCUSE ME! Instead, you must write DEAR MR CHADNRA HANDA]. I remember you sat behind me in English, and how all of us sat in fear of his..err...awesomeness/ fiery passion? =P. I truly got to know you through jiffy and in year 10 music [woohoo! We both dropped something to go there =P], and that you were the co-founder of us ruse forums; where would we be without you? And the time in maths: “No one knows the answer? Let’s ask the top student in the class!” You: awww...but I’m playing tetris! D:. And then she confiscated it xD. OH! Not to mention the fact you took care of the private maple server last year. [YES I KNOW I’M SAD, BUT IT WAS A PRIVATE SERVER! D:], fun fun times xD, Thanks for organising the iscf ctf this year and being our focus leader [make your own focus study week! :D]

Hmm...if could describe you in a few words, it would be that loves to “permanently borrow food”. Alternatively, someone who co-ordinate covalently bonds xD. HOWEVER, the bonds you’ve shared with me and everyone else is far stronger than that, and your love for Christ far overshadows it as well =P. I know you’ll be an awesome maths teacher in the future like the Big Briggs and you-know-woo. [Oh wow, a friend whos not medding! =O xD] Stay strong in Christ, and who knows, you might be teaching the children of ruse09 people in the future xP

L.S.
Well, I remember knowing you were a new student in year 9, and you were in my year 10 commerce class, and Ms. Brigg’s awesome maths class too! =D...but I guess I first distinctly remember you in Year 11 Bio, being on the same kindergarten-style tables back then =). It’s been really fun during those lessons, and I’ve always looked forward to bio back then, since it meant another round of hatgame/ Pictionary xD. It was also fun talking [whenever bal wasn’t around] and playing games in English as well =P. Thanks for all the times we’ve talked on msn and email as well!

Well, if I may be forgiven in saying so, i see you as someone whos “fully sick”; 10% because of the fact you’re not around at school due to sickness [though I hope your immune system will be way more awesome as time progresses =D], but 90% because of your jokes, your friendliness and general coolness xD. [I hope i won’t get killed for tactlessness or lameness...heh]. But yes, thank you for being someone who could listen and support me as well, and we absolutely must continue to stay in touch [isketch! :D]

D.T
I’m not sure if you’ll be reading this but I remember you being the WO in happy cadets, and it’s probably there that i’ve gotten to know you. I really gotten to know you at 07 annual, since we were in the same section, and how we shared interesting conversations and epic games of mao. Also remember how trees have made themselves an enemy of you with your laggy camera at a biv as well xD. Let’s not forget SLP, being the leader of our project and how we had a photoshoot with Mike Richardson, and going together in the “interview” for the BHS council award thing xD. Oh, for also setting up the epic i.room =P

Hmm, I see you as a “natural leader”, since you’re always doing leadership things whenever I hang out with you. Not to mention an informatics pro as well =P. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me in my own walk with leadership things, and making all the things we’ve shared so fun xD. Your assertion and generally amiability will definitely carry forward as you study med. Oh, and hopefully someone will nugget your bag in uni xD

M.W.
We go waaaaaaaaay back to Mr Ye days, so we’ve already known each other as we stepped into the 7L roll call room on our first day [L1.4 =P]. I remember that day; we heard Xi-May wasn’t coming, and we had the same fear in our thoughts: “omg! We’ll so kill ourselves if beidi is our replacement! D:” [Note: please forgive us if you’re reading this beidi!, we were immature back then, and we lived in fear of our...past experiences. We know you’re awesome now ^^]. Fast forward a few days: *Please welcome our new classmate, beidi!* you and I: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! *dies*. I still lol now when I look back at that =P. I still have the “year 7 memories book” we made, remind me to show it to you the next time we meet xD. Remember how we went on emailcash back in year 7? And Paidposting tools? Hooray shang-cheapness =P. Thanks for all the times we spent in knitting in 7-8, rural youth, science in year 7, SLP [build the line! Hehe xP], cadets, all the times we tried to “waste the other person’s calculator batteries” in chem. Olympiad, teaching me 80 points with materix01, minesweeper on msn [remember the 26-0 loss you faced once?], family moments, “hall of shame list” in year 11, team square and for countless other memories that should deserve a dedicated blog post, because theres so many! =O

Well, a few words can’t do justice in how I can describe you. You’ve been in *insert what atar you’re going to get*% of all that i’ve participated in my ruse life, and you’ve been one of my closest friends in the full 6 years here =). Thank you for being so patient whenever I asked for your help in any subject, and for all the fun fun convoes we’ve had both in real life and on msn. No doubt we’ll be keeping in touch after ruse, though hopefully we’ll be in the same uni and working together in the future :D.

S.W.

Sorry...my memory fails me here ><” I don’t remember anything from year 10, other than you were friends with Alice? And....did David ask you to the formal? Hmm...I can’t remember anymore ><” Nevertheless, there are all the fun times shared during maths frees, not to mention working together in setting up the epic maths classroom xD. Also remember you being beastly in maths [I guess that runs in the family, eh? =P] and also waitering at the formal last year; ravenously eating the scraps from a plate we had to share between you, mawson and I =P. And also K! You’re quite the good singer.

I’ve always seen you as a ‘bubbly, smart’ person that’s yet to be tainted from the evils/corruption of this world [well...thats what I see whenever something of the “errrk” nature arises in the convoes with people our frees]. On the topic “stupid things said taken out of context” I guess we’re even, so I guess it’s only fair I don’t say anything regarding...that anymore =). I’m glad to have known you, you’ve brightened up the days and even though you’re not a med person, you’d probably make a good doctor. Anyway, good luck as you go into uni studying law =).

T.W.
I can only remember you being very beastly in physics, and getting into phys olmypiad xD. Nevertheless, It’s been fun being in the same physics class for the past 2 years [oh wait, physics? I meant freesics, since it was always a bludge xD]. It’s always been a pleasure talking to you, and thank you so much for the help during chem and phys =). I don’t get whats the big deal with you and others, but I think you’re a good person, if not one who outwardly loves KNIIIIIIIIVVVESS!.

I see you as someone who’s interesting [you’re a guy, so nothing sus >_>] and determined’ person, and well, its only fair to say that you’ll be just as interesting when you do med; try not to shout KNIIIVES to much, yeah? =P [dw, I kid =P]. Good luck aiming for that 99.9/99.95, I’m sure you’ll get it!

A.Y.
The first memory of hearing your name would be the fact I heard you wore gloves during ballroom in year 10? I understand the reasoning behind it, though I thought it was pretty cool you wore them even without that reason xD. Well, I’ll be remembering all the..er...interesting conversations we’ve shared in our maths free, even if they were rather awkward for our innocent little minds. Not to mention both of us getting into maths 1 from maths U [maths underdogs!], and sharing the same feeling of “being underachievers” once we did [yay, we’re not alone! :D].

...I would call you “fully-sick” except that titles already taken =P. Though I definitely see you as someone who “innocent, yet corrupt” =P. Although I’ve only truly gotten to know you in this past year and a bit, but I must say its been really fun hanging out with you and the rest of the group [not to mention you “borrow food” at a reasonable level =P]. Hope we’ll stay in touch, dunno how though...hopefully same uni? Otherwise someone organising K xP

M.Y.
I knew you from way back in year 7! You were in my DT, VA and Ag classes, very well known as Buddha xD. Except you hated being called that way back then, I remember =P. Though I only got really got to know you in year 8, as one that sat right next to Chandra handa in English...oh how we were scared crapless =P [mainly from the “password” incident]. Very prominently remember you for your skills at cricket in the brief time I was in the team, and also for the fact you’re the company W.O in the cadet unit for a considerable amount of time [Oh WO is you, to have to do such a hard task =P]. Also for the countless memories at bivs and...short jokes [sorry! ^^”]

Well, since you were the W.O. of our cadet unit; I find it fitting to describe you as “tiny, but mighty”. I’ll be honest here and say I really did think you were pretty nasty back then in year 10, early 11, but I know you’re not like that; and it was a necessity to do so in cadets. For that, I’m really sorry, and while I’ve never actually openly apologised, I guess this will have to suffice until the next time we meet. Still, I thank you for not eternally holding it against me, and that you’ve been awesome as a leader I look up to, as well as really being a source of discipline, leadership and initiative for me, which i’m really grateful for. You’ve been awesome to get to know, and very compassionate and kind when you want to, and well, I hope to see you being an awesome army doctor in the future =)

To everyone else:

I feel guilty not having the rest of the grade in it, though I honestly wished I could’ve gotten to know each and every one of you, time has once again made an enemy of us all. To all the people that have just said ‘hi’ as i’ve walked past [and hopefully I returned it as well] and the unseen trust I’ve developed with you all; thank you. I’ve always talked about how Ruse has been a very big family thats there for each other, and I stand by that; The amount of support we give to each other, and the “team chemistry” we have as a grade [Awesome shout out to JE09/jazzog!].

It’s amazing what the past 6 years has been to me, thank you all for changing me from an introverted, near suicidal, extremely self-loathing, unstable person, [Wow, delightfully...dark, aint it] into someone whos more confident [if not more crippled] and well...I’ve honestly found my sense of be-*background noises of screams and flesh being beaten* if it were any other school I ended up in, I might not even be alive today xD.

Though seriously, its the little things from everyone that makes my day, and well, you guys are just awesome, I’ve loved every moment of my time being part of Ruse 09; there HAS to be a meet up soon, and I eagerly look forward to it!

And finally, those that aren't Ruse 09 but should still get a mention;

Year 7/8/9/10 Focus kids
You know, when I first met you guys at term 4 year 10, I thought you guys were just a bunch of restless buggers [sorry!], that only came to focus for the food =P. I mean, it took Gabs and I 5 weeks to actually know who was who...Nevertheless, I’m so glad to have taken you guys for focus these past two-three years; I’ll never forget our awesome focus pyramid [that’s still on the intranet, last time I checked =P], the things we’ve shared during lunch times [thats more than just food xD] and for fun things like end of term and houseparty =).

...I know it sounds mushy and all, but I thank Christ for seeing you guys grow up so much [in a not pedo way ^^”] and that you come for more than just worldly food, but for spiritual food as well! I’ve had so many self-lessons from just being with you guys...and well, I hope we’ll meet up after the hsc and the years beyond. [though I’ll see you at houseparty! :D] Its been awesome getting to know each and everyone of you guys, and you’ll all still be growing up exponentially in faith for the time left at Ruse [and beyond!] , Oh, and guys better invite me to your hps xP.

J.X & J.T
It was only late year 9/ year 10 that I started coming to FOCUS, and well, I enjoyed every moment of it! I’ll never forget you guys for leading Focus in my year 10-11 days, as well as for the “awkward-awkward” games before we started. Then there are the countless ISCF leaders meetings in which I slowly got to know you guys; the earliest being JX’s rage for “losing two marks in a chem. exam because of no headings” yet still topping the grade, or the fact JT was made vice captain =D. Thanks for inviting me/ letting me crash the both of your houses in our ‘focus meetups’ as well! Thanks for making HP08 so memorable, and also for the games on dota =)

I think everyone can unanimously agree that you JX, are the “epitome of lol” While it was unplanned, I still rofl now at the way you asked megan to the formal last year =P. Your epic pranks, random lol photos and even your most recent fb update [at this time: 6/10/09 1:06am]: “VOLDEMITE – the spread that must not be named” emphasise my point =P. Nevertheless, I see you and J.T as my ‘fatherly figures’, role models, if you will. You’ve brought me up spiritually and helped me grow in my faith through your light-hearted attitude to everything and by your passionate thirst to serve Christ; It’s been really encouraging to hear you guys share your faith with us during focus. Oh, and thanks for being my “tutors” in dota...I don’t have the lifespan of muons in game anymore! [I think]. Hope we’ll continue to see each other when all the hsc-stuff is done for us, and you guys better come to houseparty/nte xP.

Ruse10ers:

I’ve become friends with so many of you guys, most of you during year 10; either through cadets, iscf, focus or SLP =P. There are so many moments I’ve shared with you guys, thank you for making them so memorable; It’s been truly a joy to have gotten to know you all; I’ll never forget [and neither will you make me xP] the “push-up” incident [i think i’m in double digits now! Lolz], the sound and lighting efforts you guys have made [believe me, theres no way we could’ve done a better job], the enormous amount of encouragement in iscf, the random hair rufflings, general homeying about...and well, just being there in general puts a smile on my face =). I’ve definitely learnt the importance of not being caught in your on “grade bubble”..since awesome as it may be, there are tonnes of people outside of that which are just as awesome; and you guys are proof.

To the ISCF brothers and sisters; You guys are in charge now, God will be with you all the way, just as he has been for us. Take care of everyone else, and hope to see you guys strong in faith next year =) [Oh, and please try to find a james in year 10 to lead iscf to keep the trend going xP]

To the cadet peoples: Five words: Good luck! You’ll need it xP

Hope we’ll keep in touch =)

B.L
Well, I first knew you as our awesome houseparty bible study leader, and also as tim and htls mentoree. You’ve helped me so much with English; as well as being an awesome, supportive, brother in Christ to me. You’ve come to our hscf group quite a bit! Thank you for all the encouragement/food you’ve given us during those times. And you’ve leant me a few things that have impacted me in many ways [Zoolander; What my life has been missing xD, and the books which have totally changed my way of thinking].

I see you as an older brother, and really, even though we barely meet up [mostly on msn], you’ve helped me with my struggles, and thank you for all your prayers and advice as well! I’ll always see you as the inspirational type [from your epic impro-ed speech], and someone whos always caring and looking out for us as a group.

D.L.

At first, I knew you as “lee’s friend” in RICE choir 08, and then slowly got to know you after being a fellow bassist in rehearsals. In that short amount of time, you’ve become one my most trusted friends. It was also a joy to see you at our 50^th anniversary church service, and for all the encouraging and deep conversations we’ve shared together [not enough in person, too much on msn, unfortunately...but then, it’s hard for us to meet each other =\]

I see you as a “strong brother” in so many ways; strong because of your general buffness, but also strong because you’re passionate in following Christ, honest with your attitudes, and you always bring an interesting perspective into common topics. You’ve been supportive and encouraging to me these past two years, so I thank you so much for that [though yes, 100% glory and thanks to one who truly deserves it =]. Who knows, we’ll be meeting up in rice next year, and maybe in other events as well; but for now, good luck in all your strive for; I hope all will be fine for you; strive for His glory =).

B.Z, O.J & M.H

You guys are the last people I used see every day, and so it’s fair that you guys get the last one as well. You guys are what I miss about the daily train travel home, in fact, I regret getting my driver’s license, since it means not being able to meet up with you guys on the arvos anymore =(. I’ve met you all through different times of my Ruse life; one back in year 8 [Oh man was I a tool back then>_>], one in year 10, and the other in year 11. Thanks for all the memories shared in our movie outings; esp. the sus guy and his “sus” impersonations/actings xD. You’ve really made train travel fun; I can see the contrast whenever I’m travelling home along , and I’ll definitely miss you guys =(. Still, since we’re all living in the same area, i’m sure organising outings/meet-ups won’t be too hard [you guys don’t have hsc! Its all good xP]. Whether its msn, being stalked by SOME people on facebook, or possibly bumping into each other on the train in the future, I hope we’ll keep in touch.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PHEW! After typing all that up, [and after reading all that if you were THAT bored O_o] I think I’ll be taking a break from blogging for a while....Good lucky studying everyone! Don’t waste your time [as I have], its only 2 weeks away! And theres way more time to party and procrastinate after that xD.

So, this is Godb’ye, but not farewell from me. May we all see each other again in much happier times =)

Ruse09- The prologue

2009-10-05T12:19:00.010+11:00

I guess crashing Jason’s place yesterday deserves an honourable mention; thanks for having us over! And your dad is an awesome Italian cook *thumbs up*. And upload the less sus photos soon! xD

Highlights of the day/night; Guitar heroing on a playlist [again] that I’ve virtually not heard of [Hooray for my lack of rock music knowledge!],
- observing how freaky/no-lived some people are with finger-stepmania
- Watching the NRL grand final [Went for eels outta obligation; after it, it was NSW vs. Vic…but meh, s’only a game] Guess the better team won, but it was funny watching shiva be…so pumped xD
- Dinner: fettuccine? I think it was called; Jason….can we get your dad to cook for our formal? xP
- Jungle speed. Who would’ve known playing jungle speed with Aditi, Shiva, Edward, Rex, Jason and I from 8ish all the way to 12 would be so fun? I am typing up this blog post with a half cramp on my right hand, a soreness on my left knee and some sort pain on my right lower abdomen….I guess that’s part of the jungle-speed environment, eh? =P. Which also implies how violent we got. Whee epic battles!...and everyone getting nail polish [Again, Jason post up your photos! =D].

Three things that need to be set in concrete regarding last night’s jungle speed:
1. @JASON- since you got punished 10 times, stay to your word; and we’ll be seeing you with a pink tie at the formal ;). Just be glad you’re not going with anyone, matching colours would be a pain =P
2. @ALL THE OTHER PLAYERS- I believe you’re all coming to school on Tuesday; NAIL POLISH STAYS ON UNTIL THEN. xD
3. @ EVERYONE THAT’S BORED ENOUGH TO READ THIS; If you see us tomorrow; we’re not queer. Oh, and any stupid quotes/pictures you see; its late a night; its like an alcohol, almost >_>

Well, I guess this post is a prologue to the main post; but hooray for more reminiscing!
Things I’ll miss about the routine of going to Ruse:
-Waking up at 6:45 in the morning after hitting the snooze button about 5 times [Or not waking up at all until 7:30...]
-Eating breakfast in the car [Both back when I was being driven + driving now]
- Driving on the same road for 6 years, and getting caught in Bankstown traffic every day.
- Seeing Manbir, Jen and Lee's [and every other P plater's car ] cars parked opposite the school already.
- Signing on at the finger-print system/ going to roll call every morning
- Going to the library and seeing people already there, and homeying about.
- Doing "homework i was meant to do last night but didn't because I ceebs doing so" in the morning, often with the "help" of people =P
- Hearing that familiar sound of the bell going off, symbolising the start of the day.
- Going to class:

Mrs Bal and her dire need for coffee/chocolate in p1 english =P. And the on-going feud between her and Xining [usually on matrix].
Mr Bal and his general "good, you're done for the day" laid-back attitude in our education =P. And him talking about being "top students" and "if this were a real school, we'd have real equipment" [and real teachers jk xP]
Mrs. Maitra and her patience in dealing with the rowdy bunch of people thats known as our chem class, as well as her epic -"speed hax through the syllabus" technique [which really works!]. And also note how mank always gives the late note for mawson to forge in these lessons =P
Mrs. Flannagan and her massive 'jungle books' of notes [honestly, we talk about biology and etc. yet never give a second thought to how many forests we've killed in the process of studying it >_>], and how she overlooks the fact myself and I do hw on the sheet =P. Also how she always says "distingrish"...guess the asianness is affecting her too.
Mr Perrins and his bri'ish accent, and his epic detachable glasses; I must get meself one of thems when i'm advanced in my years =P. And his general enthusiasm/humour as he teaches maths.
Oh, and for all the lessons where applicable; watching tina come in with a late note every day; and you'd think living close meant you'd get to school way earlier =P. [Oh wait...*looks at james xu]

- Hanging out with friends under the canteen sails/ next to the english staffroom during recess and lunch.
- Going to the canteen and buying their overly priced foods...and watch how some junior would whore all the hash browns.
- Being the spectator of many a rage-fest/ biatch fight in our maths frees [Names shall remain undisclosed for the fear of denting their future employment opportunities =P]
- Going to the passive area on thursday lunch to take focus; I'll miss you guys!
- Avoiding random hair ruffling from certain year 11 people xP
- Cracking lame jokes/insults with Alan, Chris and HTL, and in recent times, screwing up alan's bag on the daily basis.
- Making a dash for the bus once the 3:05 bell goes off, and pushing and shoving as we tried to squeeze onto the bus [More junior years, hooray senior prio! :D]
- Forming up on the parade ground for cadet days [and subsequent roll marking/ epic fail drill]
- Going to iscf leaders on tuesdays and the actual service on fridays, to be trained, and encouraged week after week.
- Jazz ensemble on friday arvos; seeing Ms. Jenns so passionately take us, and watching Alan sing OOOOOOOOOOOOOH SWIIIIING LOOOOOW.
- Going to maths tutoring straight after, where there would be countless interesting convoes and funny moments happening [mainly from jessie =P]
- Catching the infamous scheetyfail trains home from redfern, and always being entertained by the antics of Bryan's sussness + freaky...glares-smiles? at tian, osbournes hyperactivity/energy, the countless random box puzzles from mx [...shades...of...wagga?], and making a dash together for the train thats due in 1 minute because we've talked too long =P.
-Getting home post 5, and bludging til dinner; and more bludging afterwards [oh right! homework!.....eh, i'll do it tomorrow], msn convoes with more buddies.

And finally,
I'll miss going to sleep at 11pm+, knowing that the next day will be just like the one before; full of fun opportunities, priceless moments and a warm, open environment!

Long post under progress: 80%, length: 7.7 pictures....
Also, they're not going to be anonymous...unless you would like to sort through 40something entries to find out who you are xP. And i know time makes enemies of us all, with hsc coming up
etc.
edit: oh snap! great minds think alike; seems someone else has beaten me to the chase; but its all good :D

Oh...and does this blog actually update on google reader? I get the feeling it lags alot...if thats the case, I might actually move to wordpress [*shock**horror*]...any one want to convince me? =P

But for now, good luck studying, remember to stay healthy and mentally fit as well! And cya tomorrow if you're going to the phys/chem thing!

Epically long blog in progress.....

2009-10-01T21:11:00.007+10:00

Dear Ruse 09,
It's been such an honour getting to everyone these past few years...as spoketh by milo: "glad to leave ruse, unglad to leave its people". There are so many people I have to thank for helping me be what I am today, and I suppose it's something for me to go by as I remember you in the future years to come =)
EXCEPT: It's going to be uber uber long...and so it may take a while...but be on the lookout ;)

Current progress: 28/46 complete...almost done... . Word count: 6.2 pictures

In the meanwhile: Thank you so much joseph for lending me your hillsong cd! Its so awesome listening to it again. I'll definitely be going to next years live recording as well [and everyone else! come along as well! :D]

This is probably my favourite song in the whole 2009 playlist, since its simple, yet the lyrics have so much deep meaning to it. Not to mention I can probably learn the piano part just by listening to it xD

I'll give a very brief recount of balmoral [since everyone else has done it so comprehensively, and I'm with these guys =P] will upload pics on fb...soon. Honestly, I've take so many pictures these past 7 days, it might be too much for my capped net to withstand =P.
Balmoral: Morning; HSCF last ever meet up + group photo!
Bus trip; played uno with htl, ringo, becky, likhith, ~~the omnipotent deck rigger~~ bonnie, jen and natalie.
Beach: Water Gun! Beach volleyball, photos, 10-human family pyramid!, stuck-in-the-mud, chain tag, mafia, massive group lunch, grade photo, and more mafia on the bus trip back.
Back: Jungle speed! *pride gets stomped on* current score: 3-0! D:. one of these days, i will out strength you with 1 arm xP + HTL getting nail polish! hope someone took photos of that=P. talking, hugs and more talking =).

Hooray, brief recount! Guess thats all for now, all the best for your studies everyone =).

Reflections: the Unforgettable or Stupid Events. a collection of the junior years

2009-09-29T19:08:00.013+10:00

First of all, I added a "daily" inspirational prayer box onto my blog! And "daily" since it refreshes everytime you refresh... ANYWAY, Interesting to note how its from a site called "itakeoffthemask.com". How fitting from my previous blog; God really does work through ways we don't expect =P.

Another thing to share:

I think its a really beautiful song, and in recent times, a real comfort:
"When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me."
I find it so comforting, knowing that even though i've epically screwed up in the past, I've been forgiven for the things of the past, not because of who i am or what i've done, and that things of the past shouldn't haunt me, for they've died along with Christ, and subsequently the old self.

Hrmm.....only one day left =( Memories. They buzz around inside my head like flies. The moment I try to grab one, they scatter away. I'd catch one, the poor thing struggling to escaped from its enclosed space. Sometimes I would make a contact with a bee, the fact it didn't want to be disturbed evident as I'm left with a stinging sensation. Guess thats what life's all about; sometimes things don't go your way.

I've heard putting sugar? [hows that justified? :S] on beestings helps alleviate the pain. And no doubt, the time spent at ruse has definitely been sweet, the friends and moments have definitely shaped me to who i am today.

So...I guess this blog is devoted to reflecting on these past 6 years: the funny, the good, the bad and the ugly moments that are intricately woven into something we call life =) crap that has happened are a thing of the past; and theres so many lessons to be learnt from every one of them.

Beginning with Year 7:
Prominent memories:
- I'm so thankful for being in such an awesome class from the very beginning [7L!- Chris Tofu, Alan, Alan and Alan [ok Jason and I xD], Mawson, Mert, Tim and Thomas]. Those days were happily spent being sped as we ran around playing hide-and-seek+tip. Since I suck at running....I was one that emphasised on the "hide" part xD. and if all else failed running up/down the stairs always worked: HTL: STAIRS?!?!! I HATE STAIRS!!!
-Year 7 PE video! Sorry, i think i've lost the original ><"... but that was so awesome; tumournator! epic name for a cancer funraising group [and i still have the brochure we made =P] - Science lessons with maitra: I remember how our group epically flunked all the pracs we did...and how we kept pointing fingers at who was "the mole" in the group. [I still say its you mawson xP]. eg. using up 25+ matches to light a bunsen flame; swapping bunsens and tables didn't work. And all the time we spent making a "year 7 memories" notebook. [Still have it, might bring it tomorrow xD] -Ag plots! Ms Graham was such a nice teacher; shame shes gone =\. Going down to the plots at lunchtime to water the plants with Richard and Mert; fun fun times xD -DT: Mr Yeo calling Richard "Dick", Buddha...Buddha, and poking fun at steven all the time.
- Gala[h] day! The first year we beat thems peoples down the road after a long time. Particularly remember our 52-0 caning in bball xD

Memories with lessons learnt:
- Tim [and htl] having a thing for "zapping"/"shocking" us if we annoyed/poken fun at them in slightest =P. Lesson learnt #1: Poking fun at angry people is like trying to shake a beehive =P

-Paper war; I'll be blunt and say I was...a total jerk in year 7. Sorry to all those caught in the collateral damage if you still remember back then....but yeah, that was bad ><". Lesson learnt #2: Annoying people for your pure satisfaction is totally wrong, and that members of hte opposite genders are NOT nasty people [yes I was immature back then].

- 1.6! Oh man that was so bad >_>....thankfully i've passed everytime except the trial one [12:34! oh man was i fat back then] Lesson learnt #3: Exercise is so important! And when/if i ever have children; I will be forcing them to run laps around an oval mckenzie style so they don't become study freaks with no fitness...ok, maybe not force xD.

-Maths: As some people are VERY quick to remind me: Woodhouse" "whats the square root of minus 9?" me: errr...3i? W: WHERE THE CRAP DID YOU GET 3i?! *rambles on about how we're not meant to learn such things* [which is why I get called 3i as well] Lesson Learnt #4: Sometimes it is better not to say anything, lest ye wish to be mocked for the rest of your life =P. And not to get ahead of yourself and act all self-smug with what you know.

-Train trips home! Travelling home with Joseph, Jason, Don, Milo and Benny! Back when the southie-travel numbers were large. I remember going as "scout" as we ran from a bunch of other-school people that threatened to drench us with water. Lesson learnt #5: NEVER go scout. They're usually the most expendable, and probably end up getting owned in whatever situation. Also remember being frustrated with the Parra train's constant delays once upon a time, so joseph and I had the lovely idea of going to our line thru cabramatta/the greenline. Lesson Learnt #6: As crap as cityrail may be, patience is a really important thing. Going through "shortcut" routes WILL own you. In our case; a total hour wasted. Also, to think things through before you make decisions.
- English: While I don't have the photos [someone might?]...in short; midsummer nights dream-> perform a scene!...My group made an "ass" out of me. Lesson Learnt #7: Public humiliation? eh, its all in good fun. And taking the bullet for a friend is well worth the pain, in hindsight =).

Year 8
Striking events:
- Mert leaving! D: He left because the workload was way too much for him [and even though he could manage- he finished 4U maths last year =)], and it was hard to balence his outside-school life with rusework.....but then ringo came in, and he was just as awesome =)

- Mr. Chandra Handa! Roll call AND english teacher. demonstrating to us his epic maths skills: [to matt]: IF I EVER SEE YOUR UNIFORM LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN, I'M GOING TO KEEP YOU IN AFTER SCHOOL FOR THREE HOURS....AND THEN YOU'LL LEAVE THE SCHOOL AT FIVE...oh dear xD. And also buddha's password peeking, Tim's 'super speech', my destroyed palmcard, a lecture on "how to email a teacher" [in which he failed to completely cross out ringos name for privacy] and Chris' laugh that got devesh busted =P

-Tribal dancing!- Dancing to the [old] naruto theme song. Even for all our effort, we got a pretty crummy mark >_>. darn subjectivity. But it was still fun :D

- Maths! And the number of times Mr. Perrins went "oh devesh shut up" and busting duncan for eating in class =p.

-Watching Star Wars 5 in music; and not really doing any work in the process =P.

-More hide-seek-tip! and...yes the BAD MOVE! BAAAAAAAAAAD MOVE! [In short; if you got ambushed by htl and hes less than a metre away from you when he emerged; you'd be freaked out too]

- Being labelled "naughty boy" 1? or 2? in VA because Mr. Goggin kept getting me and Jason mixed up ><. Lessons from experience:
Lesson #8: I probably learnt the true meaning of trust; thats its a two way thing with your friends, not just a one way thing...
Lesson #9: God really does work through the sorrows of one. To share, my life was so...in the dark back then, due to friends "turning atheist". It rocked my pretty hard to my soul, I'm going to outwardly say that I was even suicidal; but the knowledge I gained from back then, and the grace He has provided me has helped me with my walk today :D.
Lesson #10: It's so important to have friends to talk to about your troubles; when you try to deal with things your own, you're going to collapse on the burden...and its a wonder I managed to scrape through year 8...

Hmm...can't remember much from year 8; I guess people can remind me of everything back then xP.

Year 9
Moments that stood out:
- Elective choices! Drama and Commerce for me. Comm: That was so fun; Ms. Connors is a great teacher + awesome classmates. Drama: THE mrs. Bal. It really helped me with my confidence; to overcome the stage-fright [somewhat] and not be afraid to speak up, I really enjoyed it. Dramasports! Forever shall it be that our class is the best xD

-Science with browning. Ooooh wow! a perfect scapegoat! If anyone wants to find the source of my lameness after all these years *points to him* IT WAS HIM! *runs away*. Nevertheless, it was a fun class, and I loved it.

-[Temporary] Promotion from 15s Hockeys to Hockey Opens! [seniors on exams]. And winning against Baulko at olympic park xD [quote them; pfft! their seniors are gone; we'll so thrash them]

-Canberra excursion! I remember how mawson was afraid some pedo-dude might come and kidnap him because the lights all went out in the shower room =P. And all the "michael jackson is gonna get you hee-hoo" comments made by ringo that freaked jason out xP.

-Tocow Ag: 2 words: Chilli sauce. Enough said xD. I mean, it even made mr shaw cry! Nasty stuff they was xD

Life changing events:
- Splitting up into 5 different classes! Well...I'm glad that was so; still had alot of my friends from LT in them; but got to meet so many more people! Thanks for all the memories guys, and living proof that there is no such thing as AK-LT rivalry xD. Lesson Learnt #11: It's so important to go out and make as many different friends when you're still early; and now that uni is approaching; that would apply there too. And also, if you break down the preconception and prejudices, you'll come to realise everyone is unique, there is good, and that we're all the same.

- I look back at this and wince...but I would've much rather learnt it the hard way while still immature than to do it in my hsc year; Thank you Kevin for finding it in your heart to forgive me back then. In short; I copied a paragraph off him in a drama assignment and Mrs. Bal picked it up. Lesson Learnt #12:It was then I truly learnt from then on the true value of friendship; and that "leeching" off someone else just makes you some freeloading creep. Also, that plagarism= we always rattle on about it but never understand the severity of it...guess that helped alot. Oh, and Mrs. Bal raging at you; it still very resolutely stands in my top 5 "things I fear".

- RICE 06! Thank you so much Jason for giving me your ticket in the last minute...if it weren't for that small act back then, I may not be a Christian today...heck, I may not even be alive today. It really changed the way I was living my life...and for those i've share with before; a total 180deg. turn around in my life. Even though I was raised a "Christian", all of it was just plain knowledge that never turned into genuine faith...it was rather the opposite. I thank God for you htl, lee and jen for following up on me after RICE; you guys really modelled Christ, and really helped me understand what it truly meant to follow Christ. In fact, you guys still do xD. Lesson learnt #13: It doesn't matter who you are, your backgroudn, whatever you've done in the past, your current standpoint; but God really can change the hearts of people, to really have a complete turn-around. Not just from my own experience but from reading others as well.

Year 10
This was the year that was truly the beginning of beginning of all that defines who I really am today:
Fond memories:
- Getting to really know the people in our grade; loved all the times we've spent, and will definitely cherish the memories we all shared as a big ruse family =).
-Joining cadets! Really learnt so much from there; being independent, learning from experience how to survive in the winter cold for a whole week in the bush, a lots of bivs!. I truly wished I took more photos in the junior years, but at least i started photo spamming in year 10 onwards =). So here are a few to share from 07 cadets-

Hey, you so good-looking, maybe you should do it for a career =P [dw, it was his performance]
Annual 07 section =)

- Dedicating time to ISCF and FOCUS! Thank you so much JXu, JT, that Christ has really compelled you to be teachers of His Word during during the year; and that you were really awesome role-models and leaders =). This was the year [with the encouragement from so many people] that my passion to serve Christ really flourished. Maybe it wasn't for the right intentions always back then, but thank God i've been able to change slowly over time.

ISCF leaders 07- Guess HTL's always been the photogenic one xP
JIFFY! Shame its not one anymore....but it's taught me so much, don't think I'll ever forget what Mike's taught me.

-SLP; The campy theory boring stuff before the "infamous" Build the line team [which we'll hopefully take up again after HSC!] Still, the camp was awesome, and rather...err...interesting D&Ms arose in our man cabin =).

- Choral Concert; Homeying with topher and myse- Alan as fellow tenors =) [Back in days before I've turned bass/baritone]. And remember the guy with the uber-loud chris-fung style voice. lol

-10 MTU; Ringo getting his gameboy confiscated by briggs, only to see her try breaking his record in tetris xD. HTL's phone going off in westpac, to which he responds by throwing it halfway across the room. Enjoying homework-free-wednesdays because Briggs wants us to watch desperate housewives...and more importantly the dedication and inspriation she gave to us...which is probably why i'm in maths 1 [and not rightly so] today =)
Experiences that will stay with me:
- Remember the..."bloody funny" incident everyone? Sorry to Mr. Brown for having to fill out an accident report + witness accounts on my part...If you've been living under a rock and don't know; I stepped onto a hoe cartoon-rake style; and end result; half my face gets covered with blood! :D. whee fun. I was too much in laughter [yes, laughter] to notice the pain too much. Lesson Learnt #14: If i may be forgiven for this, Learn to pick up your [rhymes with goes] or else they'll slap you. Though seriously, I've learnt to watch my step; both metaphorically and literally and that impatience/anger can get me really unfocused....

Ag music concert! since we [michael justin richard] dropped out of ag [which we don't regret xP] we had to do a project...and since we were musos; why not have a concert? All in all, i love my music. HOWEVER....if you're crazy enough to sing teenage dirtbag in front of me....*aditi style death glare + tim style rage anger* =P. Lesson Learnt #14: I'm not one for solo singing- everything I sing gets..."corrupted" with my touch. Then again, thats just my nature. Also, to be careful of the choices you make, for they might bite back at you in the future =P.

And...finally, something more general on my thoughts; People always say "Just go for it. Better to regret doing something than to not at all" From my personal experience, that doesn't really hold true...there are so many things that are just...argh >_> when I look back at it, and probably wouldn't have been so bad if I didn't do anything. But hey, its life; I hope to live my life with no regrets; take it as it comes, and relfect in a positive light in the future :)

Oh dear, I'm rambling on again like an old man....I've probably missed out on a lot of stuff, will post up photos later. For now, balmoral tomorrow! Thanks Gabs for letting me borrow jungle speed, twill be lotsa fun xD [you'll see what it is if you don't know what it is =)]. Hope you'll all have fun tomorrow! =D

The last days of the man in the mirror

2009-09-25T17:51:00.015+10:00

Theres so much to talk about, being the last few days of ruse and all, so a forewarning; this post IS going to be very very long post...so the journey of a thousand words, like scholarship/med applications, begins with a single word.

This is what I get for not updating regularly, ANYWAY...

.....the second last week of school! WHAAAAAAAAAA SO LITTLE TIME LEFT!!!! D: If it weren't for the fact I like to maintain my sense of dignity, the only way i'd leave ruse would be through getting dragged out kicking and screaming. Though time makes enemies of us all, and I guess thats life, gotta move on ahead =)

Pranks! hehehe...moving past the i.room, haven't done many things globally... since most of the pranks are on alan, I shall change the font colour to make it fittingly suited to him. I believe we have created the symphony that I shall call "The storming of Alan's Bag" over the past few days. At last: the fruits of the 1st movement; "Alan getting phwned". If you listen carefully; the phone goes off at 6s, and a rather audible [at the time] oh shhhhhh- at 14s =).

Thanks sam for letting me use your camera! :D

Then, we have the second movement; "the nuggeting" The plan is basically this: I nugget my own school bag [which I dont use], and then got darthgaylord to wrap it up in layers of garbage bags. In other words, it was designed to be a decoy; and obviously, it has paid off: After 5 minutes of unwrapping [I believe the vid is on youtube? ask the dg-lord]...It looks like alan has unwrapped the decoy..only to find; wait, thats not his bag! wheres the real one? Oh, there it is! In the meantime, the real bag was wrapped up in 5 layers of garbage bags xD. Be thankful time constraints prevented your bag from being nuggeted too. =P Movt. 3: Plan failed- put heavy tiles into the bag. apologies everyone for overestimating alan's upper body strength; should've put the tiles more sequentially [honestly...i thought all those tiles wouldn't have made a difference] ><" Movt 4.: Revenge is a dish best served cold. And it is a sweet sweet dish xP. Props to you for nuggeting my bag and then hiding it, Alan. But of course, in war; one doesn't mope over their losses, but plan out their counter attacks. Poor Alan; got his reaction on camera; though the look on his face was goooold when he saw his bag =P All is well xD Current score: James-4 Alan-1

Ok, onto other things! Junior uniform day; It was frightening alarming to see how many of us could've passed off as juniors =P. It's also worth reflecting on the past here; and really notice how we've matured and been shaped over the past few years....or in my case; become lamer and lamer =P
I'll minimise the pain for capped/dialup users, and upload everything in the next few days....but for now:

The most awesome english class, as juniors [oh, and adrian too =P]

Hey look! its Jason, Alan and James* [permuations and combinations! :D]

[*not necessarily in that order, oh wait, it is =)
Next thing!; Cadet dinner! [and lanning with people before that]. Thank you Cabbage and the year 11s very muchly for the...ummm...gift? It's good to start off with small weights. xD hopefully i can get past 3 pushups by the end of the year xP. Go to belles blog, she has elaborated way more than i can possibly ever bother to =) But in short, it was an awesome night; and I stand by the fact that my current sickness has NOTHING to do with my eating 2 chillies >=(. [Btw...has the buddha video been uploaded yet? :D]

Baby photos! For those that went to HP08- you might remember this :P
1 year old pic; Apparently I look the same? I'm not one thats good at looking at the past photos and comparing similarities...
speaking of which-

Hey, I wonder who them peoples are! [Year 6 photo] I guess being the friend i've known the longest [and subseuqently the person who has had to put up with my crap the most =], it would be fitting that you get the "first ever luvo james has made" prize!

I guess somethings never change xD

Next notable event:
Oh 24th september, red was your colour. If not red, then a crapload of things happening in the single day.
-Red were the skies the greeted me in the morning; It sure looked...pretty; even if it was eerie/ resembled a bushfire/something revelation-esque. Which also poses the qusetion; when the end of the age comes; would I be ready for it? Would you? The most honest answer for me is; no...theres still too many things in my head thats been distracting me, and sometimes its hard to fight the current of life's challenges.
Menai? Or Mars =P. [And you thought your place was bad xD] 10 years from now people will probably look at it and scream "PHOTOSHOPPED!"

-Red my umat results I have; and red was the background of the sheet that contained the muchly [and painfully] anticipated 2 digit percentile [and grats to those with 3]. Shan't say more, though I'm content; no right to complain, no right to be jealous.

-Red was what drenched my face and pants as i have had my first EVER nosebleed. Tbh, its not painful, I thought it was a runny nose [all the lights were off]...so just shrugged it off. *turn on the lights, look in mirr-* HOLY !#%*)#Q@)%97ZD WHAT THE !#%!?! Be glad I didn't have my camera with me =P. Though I looked like I emerged from some horror mass murder scene.
-Red[dy] was I not as it seems my body is repaying me for all the nosebleeds I haven't had in the past 17 years; 3 in the space of 48 hours..well, i guess experience makes one wiser =D

But the ~~jewel you lost~~ skies that followed were blue.

Veering away from Ted Hughes poetry and puns...Life goes on, and the dust of yesterday gets blown about by the winds of change.

Med/Scholarship Applications; Lining up at degians office for 2 hours! Wow, its just as slow as queues in disneyland! at least it wasn't so bad, just daunting knowing that ones future rests on the pieces of paper we're handing in...

Shades for aids + "last official friday" of high school life [stuff that, i'll still be there all of next week xD]. I really am going to miss James Rusewhen all this is said and done. But again, I'll save all the emoing for AFTER we're gone. Though for now, thank you to everyone whos been a source of encouragement, to keep me on track in the race, the good fight and keeping my faith [and this, i mean LITERALLY from 2 Timothy, not taken 'metaphorically'...well, I guess Treskin meant well taking from it; but its still taking it from the wrong context and meaning ><] If you're a capped/dialup internet person; bear with me, but I feel a need to post in this photo: The shady guys pic: doesn't the person 3rd from the left look so cool in those shades? :D Reckon that'd work well in his future career xD

And...to make a perfect segue into more relfection topics; I know this pic is old if you've seen it, but check this out, used to be an fb ad: [Credits to james xu and his fb page]

Check out the bottom one; deja-vu much? ...or should I say, deja-moo? xD

NOTE: This was real, though i don't think they show it anymore, since they took it without asking him first? We all know the real deal isn't the type to quit =).

I think that segues nicely into a time of spiritual reflection; I really thank Moo and Geoff and Tiff's encouragement over the past two years, particularly with Tuesday's leaders meetings, which really struck a chord somewhere in my heart...and it really got me thinking about a few things. I thank all the brothers and sisters [and also the family! both ruse and true] for keeping me in check spiritually, even if you really didn't intend it / aren't aware of it.

It's time I broke the hollow-ed mask on the surface once and for all, and hopefully this will stand as a lasting reminder for me in all the years to come.
I've been thinking; after tuesday's discussions, what Mr Woo. said is most definitely true; Uni is going to be a much more different place. People's hearts will be revealed by what is truly in their hearts. One could be a youth group leader, one could've been a dedicated iscf leader; and they can still fall away in the end.

The question is; has my life the past few years been Christ centre-ed? I'd rather you not say yes and praise me, if u wanted to answer; I would much rather be rubuked, corrected and advised. ..particularly with Galatians 1:10: "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ."

I feel that all i've been doing; under the facade of "generosity" and "selflessness" theres the underlying intention of self-gain and appraisal from other people in my serving at ISCF, in general, the way i've acted in general; Instead of seeking to please God, I've been seeking to please people with God out of the picture...
Like how in revelation 2:4-5; My heart has forsaken, and forgotten the first love times; that Jesus loved me first! I do all these things; bible studies, talks, prayer; but to what purpose? "Deeds without If it weren't for His love and his support, I'd be falling back to pre-year 9 rice days, too dark to even share on this.

I can't change myself on my own; I need Him to change me from inside out, its more than just "willpower". I thank my youth group leader for sharing me this; Psalm 73:25-26 "

²⁵ Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.

²⁶ My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.

It's always really encouraging to read up on Psalms; Even though david, the epic king of all the israelites in his time, is high and mighty; he still totally relies on God, not because He's some "genie" but because he knows that while he himself fails, there is One who is eternally and infinitely more powerful than he is. And....I guess, a term someone came up with [and full credits to you here], is to be a trog; totally reliant on God...and I hope I'll be constantly reminded of this passage. To carry on the motif of mirror/reflections; Lord, please change me in a way that will continue to receive and more importantly apply your word, to reflect upon myself and remeber it, not be "like the man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."

In amidst the storm of hsc, applications, and umat....we still have God to shelter in; something [which I realised was from Psalms 121- read up on that!] from a song that is both a reminder and comforter:

Wow....this has turned into a really long post...i should really post more often at lesser lengths. Might add more reflections later. If you've spent as much time reading this as i have writing this, thanks! [and if you're a hsc student; why aint you studying right now? xD]. Final days of ruse; its going to be emotional; but since *breaks into song* we're all in this together! *gets lynched* we're a ruse family, we can still meet up, there are anniversaries in many years, and who knows; we may end up in the same uni =)

For now, enjoy your weekend everyone!

edit: darn...I've made so many non-sensical sentences; i guess this is what happens you you blog late into the night...ceebs correcting them >_>

Last days of school + i.room + days of reckoning

2009-09-16T22:07:00.007+10:00

Greetings!
It's been a while since the last post, I guess thats what happens when you ceebs doing anything- so i end up procrastinating from blogging! [Yet I don't do work either >_>]
Oh well, much has happened since the last post:
-My outside computer desk has returned to its post-trial state of convoluted-ness [NB: NOT the one in my room; thats still clean :D]
- Procrastination
- Parents getting a treadmill [le what?! Whatever happened to "lets get a wii for exercise! *5 months later* *wii dies from lonliness and starvation*"]
- Uni Applications.
- City jap-restaurant eatings!
- Getting Bday gifts [which some people have made me VERY aware of ...*dthglare*]

Hmmm...is it odd for ones uni application to be unfilled?
Current list: Med; unsw->uws->newcastle -> Physio at usyd -> Adv Sci @ USYD [eh, always good to have a soft cushion in case i forget to do an exam or something =P]
Also put down UQ and JCU in queensland...I mean, worth a shot, right?

On the topic of uni and how its closing up....damn, only a few days of school left. Maybe I'm just stoned [to which I blame certain people xP] but i've only just realised the weight of graduating from high school, and everything else associated with it...I suppose i've found a sense of B at this school, like my second home and I don't think i'd want to leave if i had a choice =P.
Though I suppose thats life, to make do with what happens to you [come what may?].
Eh, i'll save all the "emo/personal thanking of everyone + tl;dr reflections stuff AFTER graduating =P"

Estimates; Heh, is it just me, or does Pooviah not give out aggregates? Other than telling me what I got, and saying which ones were "strong/weak" [maths and english are conjugates! and my english is basic...sorry], i didn't really find out anything...
As for what I got; eh, ceebs punching it in, but whatever result I get, I'll be happy with, even if its sub 99, sub nine, for that matter, I guess one's life shouldn't be governed by numbers, right? [Otherwise life would be something like an RPG =P]. Nevertheless, was...surprised? in what I got. Maybe tis because I have low expectations [Which is helpfully depicted by this modified Zero Punctuation diagram!]
Not that i condone suicide, esp. with "crappy" atars since you still beat the majority of the state anyway, but you get the idea =P

To Alan, The day of reckoning is approaching, for you will be repayed ten-fold for all you've done to my/others bags... we shall come like a thief in the night >=) All that has occured is but a mere prelude to the grand master piece =)

Speaking of recent pranks, that brings us to...

What the lol?! Rotated classroom, facing the windows. Isn't it just so epic? xD. Whoever becomes a chiropractor in maths 1; this is a big business opportunity! since we'll all have screwed up necks, we'll end up coming to you! =P. and yes, its so artistic, i calls it, the "i.room" [....fine, cisπ/2.room, for the stoned]...and if you're not a 4uer...emmm...dw ^^

Anyone have photos of Mr Perrins and his "halo look"?.

Can't wait to see what other things people come up with in our grade...hopefully we won't do anything stupid and get people hurt/expelled etc.

Anyway....Heaps of stuff to look forward to!
-Cadet Dinner [Yay! no crappy ripoff drinks like last time =P]
-ISCF Year 12 dinner [Come along! heaps of ex-rusians will be turning up to impart their wisdom onto us!]
-Balmoral; eh...neutral, i don't think i'm a beach person.
-Capture the flag! Friday last week of school, come! Its our tradition annual end-of-term ISCF CTF
-Jazz ensemble- Us and the mini army [aka Year 11 Jazz] performing at awards.

hmm....can't thinkg straight, maybe write more tomorrow.

For now, i'll leave you with what is probably my most favourite song: Your Love is beautiful [Hillsong]

For those that did the samba workshop, I love the drumming bit at 2:15...xD Its kinda like the one we did in Music a while back...But yes, I've always liked Hillsong music for...well, the energy they have in worship in song [its definitely not the only way to worship, but hey, its still awesome!] And I think i've heard this song...back in primary school year 4? [Iono...joseph; when did it come out?] But yes, i reckon its an awesome song =)

Thats all from me for now [Yay! Time to move from the bottom to the top of some blogrolls!], make the most of what time we have left at ruse, stay healthy, safe, happy and more importantly faithful =)

The fainting process

2009-09-01T19:19:00.005+10:00

Apologies in advance if this blog feels...convoluted =P

Feel really drained from today, carrying the flag is rather tiring. But hey, someone has to do it =D. And I suppose it probably isn't as bad as carrying a sword for longer amounts of time [Then again, the epicness of holding a sword probably counter balances that]. I've been convinced after today that I really need to work out, my right arm feels numb...Anyone know a good/cheap place to get dumbbells? I mean, why not lift a few weights while waiting for a reply in convo, game, or trying to figure out a maths question?
Oh, not to mention the epic arm-wrestle #2 match between ringo and htl; more to follow on that =P.

Cadets! I'll miss being able to come to school in DPCU/Polys now, and most of all, the bivs we get to go on, the countless moments that spring up...though on the upside; no more drill! :D :D :D
Speaking of drill; todays passing out parade drill was pretty awesome, methinks. Goes to show how much a drum squad can make the difference; I mean, if you can't keep in time with the help of drums, then theres something wrong...=\.

On the topic of drums...its so catchy! I've noticed how my walking pace is exactly the same pace as the drum beat from today....great >_>. Oh well, halting in the hall; wow! no fails! [from my side anyway].

On the topic of fail; [wow, i'm tangenting like bialy here] heh, I think its safe to say that while the rest of the company was good, it was made up for the fact that most of us year 12s stuffed up on way or another....to illustrate my own:
- Brasso fail! D: .what on earth is it made out of? accidentally spilled some, got on my pants....[what makes it worse is the fact I think Morris saw it T_T]. Tried to clean it with:
Water; that didn't work.....maybe something more non-polar?
Ethanol; Hooray for the resourceful library having 66%w/w ethanol :D [ie. antibacterial hand-sanitisers]. Cleaned it up a bit, but it was still pretty obvious. Eh, beggars can't be choosers.
- Hall entrance; whoever set up the hall....it was a bit narrow, though I guess it had to accomodate the school, so it can't be helped. End result: I half-tripped over a chair [and subsequently knocked it down] upon entering.
-Flag-partying; Sorry mawson, entirely my fault for not syncing with you down the stairs....and we went so well in rehearsal ><" This is probably pretty common, ever had those situations where everything goes so well in practice, then in the real thing it just goes to pieces? I suppose that could be similar...to say preparing your english essay for hours on end, having your teacher say its good, only to have it ripped to shreds in the exam? /end digressing. Oh, and to those that are curious; NO carrying that flag generally does NOT hurt. If you place it in right way, even when you turn and march, it won't hurt at all. HOWEVER; It DOES hurt when you have a brief lapse in concentration and you forget to dip the flag at a low-height area....not on the place where it hurts the most, but still alot of pain... Here are some piccies throughout the day [told you it was convoluted]

Quentin, Christine and...Mawson....um..er, being sus? =p over bosco

Lol.

Yay! Epic flag party! =D. And....to belle if you're reading this- Is it just me or did the photo my dad take look strangely identical to your photo? =S...then again, its trees, same thing.

Free food from the cadet "luncheon"! Who can say no to that? =P
The on-going feud between htl and unsuspecting camera shots =P. [Dw, in everyones collection theres probably a heap with me in your place xD]

Heres one half the table

Heres Milo, Chris and mysel- I mean, Alan xD

And theres belle, nicole and ambert =)

Ruse 09 Cadets [-Mawson]

And....the silly photo, because we can xD

Hmmm, found Mr. Morris' speech pretty interesting today, especially how most, if not all of it was true. There is no doubt that the will prove useful in the future; we've had first aid bashed into us so much its in our heads, we know how to take care of ourselves should crud rocket skywards, we know how to remain self-controlled [most of the time], not to mention learn how important it is for people to stick together as a section, regardless of personality [given the fact culture and age is near neglegible here =P].

Ok, this post is going to be drastically shortened, since theres other stuff I need to do...[darn, how can one blog so much in so little time? D:. whats your secret?]

I've been thinking...with events that have recently occured, death is inevitable. Thinking back to church service....T1? and kyck 08; whats on your bucket list? Whats on the list of things you want to do before you metaphorically 'kick the bucket' [incidentally, where did that term come from? =S]. If death came knocking at your door tomorrow, would you be ready? Your dreams and ambitions, they're all good, but would death put a major dent in them?

Talking with tina and mawson in maths last week, it got me thinking....It has probably been my life-long? or at least a dream for me to do medicine, and possibly go missionarying + doctor in some war-torn, 3rd world country, depending on future circumstances.
But what if I get shot down in the plane on the way? Or get a brain tumour in uni? [ok, maybe melodramatic, but who knows, we fail to realise how life can come and go so easily in today's world] Been reminded about how things we do in this should be to magnify Christ's love for us in our lives, through life AND by death, [Philippians 1:20-21], and well, I am aware that it might seem odd from a non-Christian viewpoint, but even if I die in the process, praise God all the more! Sure...realistically speaking, there might be slight feelings of disappointment for not being able to do what you want in life, but..."whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ." Even if I were to die tomorrow, I'd probably go in peace, I mean, theres greater things to look forward to thats eternally greater than the things we have right now!
Check out and read Philippians sometime, rather than me just spewing passages that could potentially be taken out of context =D.

And...I'm advertising this of my own accord; but check out simon's post, I found it quite interesting and challenging to read, maybe you will too?

Wow, I take ages to write....should write more often, guess thats enough from me for now.

All the best for the coming weeks everyone!

[Almost] Spring Cleaning

2009-08-29T16:34:00.000+10:00

Greetings! Since this is my first "official" post, I might as well make the most of it.

As you are probably aware, I have moved on from my olde live-space [here http://z-hang.spaces.live.com], since this is much more accessible to the wider world, plus I believe this is much easier to add videos/photos.... To all your wordpressers; I think I prefer something i'm more familar with, I don't hate it....though if you can irrefutably, objectively convince me that wordpress > blogger, I might move over to that =). Or maybe I can be like aditi and have one for the wider world, one more private...who knows.

Anyway, stuff to talk about:
This week has been pretty packed, me thinks. Its amazing how teachers are super-efficient at marking trials, asiding english, got all my trials back.
I'm pretty happy with my results in the end, I mean, it could've been worse. And even if I did screw up epically, praise God all the more ^^. Bio and Chem; I can't ask for anything more; though 1/6 in the last question in chem. lols, poor Maitra for having to mark it all...
Phys: Well, since my expectations were low.....WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!! I PASSED :D. did pretty good in my core; though epically failed [literally] the option. Ah wells, i'm just around to boost the other people =P

Onto other stuff: English speech! Finished at 2am on the day....not that i'm complaining, I was anticipating that from the beginning. I think my "Hurry up and stop procrastinating" system is broken...oh well, I'm going to defy social conventions in my class by NOT burning my visual rep, but letting it live on a whim...since this is the first visual rep I've actually put effort into [*giant sweat drop if you are mrs. bal].
Speech wise; Was it really obvious that I was shaking? Don't know why, but it was just uncontrollable...ah well, no more next time! :D

On the same day; Jazz ensemble! And my first time in ever driving to Castle Hill....Guess the place isn't called the "hills shire" for nothing. [I mean, theres no hobbits at sutherland! >=( ]
Performance was...so-so, sorry for speeding up a bit in the second song =.=.
Before the performance! Psychiatrist: We really need to think up of new diseases, but man, it was so fun xD. If you are reading this Alan, this sentence was made especially...to suit your needs =P jk jk xD.

HOUSEPARTY! We'll be organising it this year, so come come come! It'll be awesome, we've confirmed the location, speaker [Adrian Russell; the dude at church service. Yes I call it church service because "religious" service is just another twist on political correctedness >_>] and our theme for this year; Hope!.

-Brief interval- Check this video out, my thoughts exactly with english creatives; but hey, thats english for ya. [And saw this off simons post]

But yes, whats there to stop an english teacher from giving you a crappy mark just because they themselves had a crappy day? I mean, thats probably why I chose 4 maths and 3 sciences, since at least the guidelines are more objective...*shrug*

C[r]a[p]dets passing out parade on Tuesday! Looking forward to it. Hopefully we won't epically screw up [and by we, i mean us year 12s, many of the juniors are a lost cause =P]

Only a few weeks left of school, from my 6 years at ruse, I feel pretty sad leaving it; Its like the metaphorical Hogwarts; a second home to me. Who knows what uni is going bring; but i'm already bracing for the sudden realisation that my whole perception is going to go POP.

Wow, I'm rambling again, eh, might as well keep going while I have the momentum.

How was uni open day today? Though I didn't go, what was it like? any noteable freebies? =P.

Finally cleaned my room today! Honestly, the place was a bomb-site, I couldn't walkthrough it without having to step carefully.
Spent 4 hours purifying, and slightly sanitising my room[gargh! stupid definitions >_>], vacuumed,added FeCl3 and removed all useless sheets. It's been a while since I last cleaned my room; 5kg [no exaggeration] of sheets and books; this pic was just half of it:

I suppose thats what I get for being lazy; then again, why clean when it'll get dirty again? =P

Heres the before and after of my room:
Before: OK, in my defence, its post-trials, and I never bothered cleaning up anything. And on the upside, at least its not like I have garbage lying around [If you're wondering; those plastic bags are cadet rations in the back]After: There, isn't it all cleaner? =D. Though I personally believe its superfluous to make your bed [unless relatives come, i mean, its a waste of time and energy], here it is. Critisize the flowery design...and...ah never mind >_>

Aaaand. heres my desk before and after: Hooray for the totally neglected pile!
After: I just placed all my textbooks to the side since theres not enough space to fit it on my desk, and i don't have an "official" bookshelf....Guess thats one more thing to do post-hsc.

Eh, apologies for the crappy quality; one more reason why to convince my parents to get a new camera xP.

Is it possible to add your updates onto livespace, like the wordpress people? or is it a wordpress only thing [which, if that be the case, can be used as evidence for the aforementioned wordpress/blogger thing]

Hmm....can't think of anything else to post, so I guess thats all from me, enjoy your weekend everyone! Oh, and I suppose there'll be tonnes more to follow, like blogrolls and stuff [Gimme a shout if u want it on, in case you don't want randoms or something =P. Though I'll add a few, shout if you want off]

Under the radar

2009-07-09T20:12:00.000+10:00

Greetings, if you happened to stumble upon this blog-> damn you're bored. Or just lucky.

For the time being, this blog shall be left to thaw after being dug up from the ice-age of 2005.

So for now, http://z-hang.spaces.live.com/ for your entertainment.

Farewell, but not goodbye.