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ACS (I) Scout Troop WebsiteThe Debate Association (Singapore)
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Living Waters Methodist Church
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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine"--Rick Blaine, Casablanca
"Some men see things as they are and say why; I dream things that never were and say why not"--George Benard Shaw
Ecclesiastes 3:1: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:"
Philippians 3:14: "I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus"
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wing like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"
Isaiah 2:4: He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore."
About Me
The writer is currently an Undergraduate at the University of Birmingham, UK. He wishes to espouse an amalgamation of entries and thoughts in this site with the aim not just to entertain but to provoke discussion, especially on his write ups on social issues and current affairs. Apart from heavily engaging in this activity, he enjoys a wide range dramas and musicals, especially those that carry insightful messages. He is also a self proclaimed music critic, a history buff and most recently a novelist and a scriptwriter. He holds a strong interest in the workings of macro-economics, particularly international trade policies and international development, Post-Modernism/Post-Structuralism as well as International Political Economy. Any discussion with regards his write ups or interests is most appreciated. Do kindly use the Guestbook function located below, leaving some means of contact. Alternatively, click on the “contact me” function above.
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I can think of younger days
2003-06-16 3:02 p.m.
It's a wonderfully short holiday to cramp lots of Facts (oh how I love to capitalise it like Dickens) into my head. However, it’s not worth arguing against the system; just try to make the best of it. I just found a great site where one can download songs from the 1950s onwards. Relives my childhood days where every lunch time my mother would tune in to Class 95.0 FM and the rock and roll of her era would go on for at least 2 hours. Songs by the Bee Gees, Elvis Presley, the Supremes, Simon and Garfunkel would flood my ears so much that I would be singing them to my classmates after that. They would stare at me and ask if I was from outer space. Ha-ha.
Why am I writing this? Well the other night I was fired questions by dear Lucas over Rock Music. I unfortunately claimed that I was an expert on Rock from the 1960s and 70s and could only answer one of his questions. I surrender, Mr. Neo, I only listen to songs and hardly remember their titles or who wrote them.
On another note, we were discussing our old school days and how we both missed the chapel services. It is so ironic, back then I dreaded the hour long chapel services and tried my very best to stay awake, lest the discipline master would catch me. Now, those days have faded away. To re live the memories, I searched for all the hymns that I use to sing. Ah, the nostalgia.
Lucas asked me if ACS was a much better school? Well, that cannot be answered just yet. I will have to go through another four months (well less than that) Of NJC life, another four months of mock exams, prelims, A levels and other enriching yet dreary events that will propel me on my way to my future. Another lot of interactions with people on a daily basis, another round of friendships, laughter, pain and of course Prom Night before I can answer that. However, as I have said before, there's always some sense of yearning for yesterday when you hear the familiar words "In days of yore...”
PS. the Title is also a line from on of my favourite Bee Gees songs--"How can you mend a broken heart"
I can think of younger days
When living for my life
Was everything a man could want to do
I could never see tomorrow,
but I was never told about the sorrow.
And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go round?
How can you mend this broken man?
How can a loser ever win?
Please help me mend my broken heart
and let me live again.
I can still feel the breeze
that rustles through the trees
and misty memories of days gone by.
We could never see tomorrow,
no one said a word about the sorrow.
And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go round?
How can you mend this broken man?
How can a loser ever win?
Please help me mend my broken heart
and let me live again.
