Singapore Dissident

http://www.singaporedissident.blogspot.com/
This guy is brilliant. Read him.
He;s even been jailed for saying this stuff about Singapore. :)

7/11 Party (Or why I'm not going)

If you are a person who doesn't go to our school, you won't get this post. However, it is basically a fake lock-in. The lock-in was a flawless work of art, an occasion celebrated by the entire middle school. However, recent changes have been made, forcing us to stay only untill eleven. This, not only having lost the glamor of an all-nighter, has also only left a deep rift of sadness and nostalgia, because the 7/11 party is only a shadow of its precedent. All it does is remind the middle school just how much they miss the lock-in. Although there may be temporary laughter at the party, which is mostly obligated, it is still but ephemeral because when students return home, they think, "Was that all? That was only a fraction of the fun that used to be."

The worst part is, is that the only reasons I have heard are not well-founded. The first was the time of teachers who were willing to chaperone the event. This is not a sturdy reason, because only after a preliminary search I have found more than the required quota of teachers willing to chaperone the event. Another concern was the student's health. This is yet another ridiculous assertion, because this has happened year after year after year, and I have attended them all. I have suffered no ill effects and neither have any of my classmates. The third reason was the mess that the lock-in left. Is that really worth a concern? Whether it be a 12-hour party or a 4-hour party, both will leave quite a mess. Even with a mess, the teachers enforce discipline and cleanliness, as well as an obligation to clean up your messes.

There are many well-founded reasons as to why the lock-in has succeeded so well over the years, instead of being scrapped due to low attendence. They combine the glamor of an all-nighter, companionship with friends, an opportunity to go crazy, and plenty of food. They offer a sleep-over in the biggest house we can find. It also offers a great time to kick back, relax and watch people freak out. It allows people to get closer and grow to know and love one other better. It allows people to simply talk and move around, get more familiar with the campus, without any time restraints.

In conclusion, there are many people who enjoy the lock-in and want it back. A 7/11 party sounds feasible but in fact, its shortcomings and unpopularity far outweigh its usefulness. Neither are any of the reasons against a lock-in very sturdy or well-founded. The influence of the lock-in is fecund, perforating everyone who has been to it and leaving much to be desired from the 7/11 party. Mr. Herring, if you are reading this, you had better change it back. It is too late this year, as too many people are already prejudiced against this party, but it is never too late as long as this school stands. Redeem the name of the office of pincipality, and show an ear for suggestions, instead of making drastic movements that are extremely unpopular and will be condemned by everyone.

Sin Cera

Sin cera" is a phrase from Spanish, literally meaning "unwaxed". If anything, it really has no meaning on its own, but a long time ago, it had its reference in sculptors. When making a sculpture, many times sculptors made mistakes. Instead of getting costly marble and starting again, they repaired the mistake with wax. When a sculpture is made flawlessly, it is hailed as "sin cera" or without wax. Nowadays, it has its meaning as perfect, completely flawless. It also is the root word of the English word "sincere".

Mission Statement

Ummmmmmm.................. I really dunno how to expound upon this topic. Frankly, I think that its a self explanatory mission statement. If you don't get it, read the B-I-B-L-E. And we didn't do much for Easter at all. Can't do much for stature, can gain wisdom and can gain favor. Kk?

Easter

....... Really?
Could we ever have a free choice in what we write in our blog? Seriously. It IS a blog.
Anyway, Easter isn't really that much of a remembered date in my calendar. I always forget about it until it happens. Then it goes away just as fast. I don't really commemorate Easter at all, and any pagan symbolage isn't really unexpected. The church, trying to convert pagans, likened some dates and symbols to Christian meanings, effectively Christianizing paganism.

Goodbye (My Love)

"Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Take a bow, but before you do, pause:
My heart is broken now, without a cause.
I have played the game, and you have won.
Though your glory may glow like a rising sun,
or diminish until there is next to none.
Remember, you will always be my only one.

Mission Statement

A mission statement is basically your goal, your personal meaning in life. For example, Walt Disney had "Make people happy." I guess mine should be "I will grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, just as Christ did." +546265845462565656

The Entire Row in Front of Me

There are some people, ever crazy.
At least it seems, for it is quite hazy.
The first one is of course the weirdest.
The only guy, who "passes" every test.
The second one, a definite screamer.
Who'd beat every person with their femur.
The third of course is much of a talker.
I'm pretty sure she'd have a bunch of stalkers.
The last of course is the looniest of the bunch
To what she does I have no hunch.
To her, all I can say is, "Sah!
남자야?"

High School (cont.)

I don't really care what I experience in high school, as long I get a full scholarship from a good college from my grades. I don't really care for a change in high school, except maybe running for student council so I can put it on a resume. I can't think of too much trouble in high school, though.