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Saturday, December 13, 2008
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS 10:49 AM

WHOOSH! and the holidays will soon be over.

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I AM TYPING THIS POST AGAIN. I WAS TYPING THIS POST FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WAS ALREADY REACHING THE END WHEN THE CURCUIT BREAKER TRIP AND MY POST WAS NOT SAVED.I WAS BURSTING WITH ANGER BUT I DECIDED THAT I HAD TO COOL DOWN, RETYPE AND PUBLISH THIS POST BY TODAY.I MUST PERSERVER.

THINGS REVOLVING AROUND MY HOLIDAY:

  • READING

I have managed to read lots of inspiring books that i have yearned to read during the exam period but could not find the time to do so.The books were very meaningful and i enjoyed reading those books.

Some of the books that I have read:

Picture perfect

Perfect match

Vanishing acts

My sister's keeper

The last empress-book 2

The bondmaid

  • ATTENDING CHOIR PRACTICES

We had to return back to school frequently to practice the pieces that we would have to present at a workshop at hua chong institution. Also, we had to practice hard for the concert at victoria concert hall.

  • DOING HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Well, doing the holiday homework will refresh our memories regarding what is taught in sec 2 so that we would be able to cope with the tough work at sec 3.

  • SPRING CLEANING 大扫除

I have managed to clear all the "rubbish" that have been in the drawers and cupboards for the whole year without being touched, together with my mother. We had to clear all the items out of the drawers and cupboards, clean it, before sorting out the items, deciding which to keep and which to discard.After doing so, we had to put the useful item back to their respective places tidily. It was quite fun since I get to throw plenty of things away and get a sense of satisfaction when the place turns nice and tidy.

  • COOKING

I have learnt how to cook many new dishes like fried noodles, bitter gourd and the famous chilli crab. ITS TRUE I TELL YOU! well, maybe the taste is just a little little little off, but i'll practice and improve. Practice makes perfect, right? I have also learnt how to cook soups, the cooling chrysanthemum drink and snow jelly. Along the way, i have also learnt that snow jelly is traditionally served as imperial cuisine of the Chinese courts. The benefits of consuming snow jelly is to strengthen the internal organs especially the lungs and also for a healthier skin complexion. The benefits derived are similar to consuming bird's nest except that Snow Jelly is available at a fraction of the cost.

  • painting

This year, my parents decided to give the house a new coat of paint. HOW COULD I MISS THIS CHANCE TO PLAY? or is it? Thus, I decided to "help" them with the mission that was supposed to be easy and fun.

It was after a day of hard work when I realised that I was so wrong.Painting was tough work. I had to climb up and down the ladder,painting and painting,while feeling afraid of falling down the ladder which squeeks and seems to threaten to give way with my every movement.

Nonetheless, i persisted and succeed in painting the store room (both the ceiling and the walls), the jumbo pipes in both toilets that were high up, and the ceiling of the balcony (it was hard work since there were patterns at the sides and I had to paint the patterns patiently with a paint brush on the ladder.

Along the way, I have learnt many new facts about painting. Do you know that you have to give the walls and ceilings two coats of emulsion for a lasting and brighter look? Do you know that seashell are one of the materials used in manufactering emulsion?

During the vacation period, I have accomplished many things and gained many new experience. I have learnt that perseverance is very important and NEVER GIVE UP!Moreover,一山还有一山高，强中更有强中手. Therefore, we must always strive to improve ourselves and not take things for granted.


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