Seems like centuries ago since I've last typed an entry and as a result, had to endure the usual complaints about not updating my entries by my friends! haha. As many things have happened for the past 2 weeks, thus I can't possibly blog about everything that has ensued if not the entry would be as boundless as the vast oceans!Ok, enough said. Shall dive straight into the significant events that have taken place so far. Firstly, Shooting Club. Last Friday was when we chose our new "leaders". Basically I do not believe in much difference between a "leader" and a "follower" because their roles are interchangeable and should be so in order to have effective leadership being executed. "leaders" should never think of themselves as more superior than others of "lower posts" or those with none at all as after all, we are all but mere ordinary humans. Anyway, the voting process was filled with a stiffling atmosphere. Although a few casual and hilarious remarks were made, I believe everyone could tell and sense the seriousness during the voting. Even jovial Bryan was not his usual beserk self! haha. Some posts had competitive votes, most significantly the post of Vice Head of Welfare whereby votes were tied between Mingyu and Felix, resulting in an extra voting process to be carried out and whereby Felix won Mingyu by 1 vote? Forgive me if I'm wrong about the statistics but I'm pretty sure the difference is only by 1 or at most 2 votes. Picture the tough battle of securing votes? Imagine the scene of tension and anxiety whereby if the surroundings where quiet enough, the intense palpitating of hearts might even be heard! Anyway, the results of our "vying of posts" are as such : Captain-Lin Qiang Vice Captain (Pistol)-Timothy Vice Captain (Rifle)-Myself Secretary-Sheryl-Lynn Treasurer-Bryan Quarter Master-Huiqing Head of Competition Sub-Com-Amelia Vice Head of Competition Sub-Com-Henry Head of Special Events Sub-Com-Shuqi Vice Head of Special Events Sub-Com-Oswald Head of Welfare Sub-Com-Lennon Vice Head of Welfare Sub-Com-Felix. Regretfully, not every J1 was entitled to a post. I know the feeling hurts and I'm truly sorry for that. However, I believe that those of us with a title are not in anyway more special or superior than those without posts. Afterall, we are all part of SR's Shooting Family whereby no one is different from the other and no one is left alone! Thus, I hereby urge every member of SR's Shooting Team to put in your utmost effort to strive for excellent results and our batch will lead SR's Shooting to scale greater heights and this, with everyone's cooperation, is definitey achievable! *Shooters Unite!*Next, the academic aspect. Have failed a couple of tests so far and the feeling really sucks. Well, I know that I am to blame for such repercussions which are completely and absolutely reasonable. Really have been feeling lacklustre for the couple of weeks due to the immense stress and workload. I seem to have reverted back to my old, demoralised self whereby I was constantly stuck at the bottom of the class in terms of academic progress and afterwhich had decided to give up on myself. Truly pray that I will not become that disconsolated self once more as I'm already begining to feel those symptoms again (I dread studying so I do not study. I copy my classmates' tutorials. I've got last in class for Physics and Chemistry!). Anyway, due to weeks of sleep debt (staying up till 2 plus just to do PW), my immune system has finally crashed and thus resulting in my vulnerability to viruses. Therefore, I've just come down with throat and a little ear infection, coupled with cough and fever! What a nice concoction! haha. The best part is that this would be the most memorable time of my life as although I was feeling really sick, I persisted till 2 plus in the morning to finish my econs essay and wait for Sok's lit review because I would then compile everything and print the GPP. Although I didn't go to school today, (give me a break, I'm sick!) thought that I would be able to have an undisturbed rest, (I'm definitely entitled to it ok?) I was unfortunately bombarded with smses and phone calls. Haiz, oh wells, I guess I'm alright with that, just that I was a little irritated because I was feeling so dreary and needed ample rest and here my classmates are disturbing my rest unintentionally. haha. I don't blame you guys ok? haha. Oh well, this entry is far too long so I shall end with a phrase: 'Perseverance is the key to success so press on if you want to achieve your goals'