What kept me going.

The sun was bright but not particularly scorching and yet, the track felt like a desert.

Every step seemed to drain huge amounts of energy. Every step, accompanied by a panting breath.

Muscles began to ache with each passing moment.

The goal seemed so far away, so distant - 2.4 kilometres to be exact.

Step, step, step... step, step... step... step...

Slowly, but without walking, the journey continued.

Looking at the floor, the red, beaten down track dully looked back.

"Keep your head up!" The statement resonated in some distant memory.

The feeling of surrender screamed from the inside.

Two words came from within, "Look higher..."

The beautiful blue sky was lit up with fantastical clouds. Ever blue, ever clear - especially on the bright beautiful day.

Beautiful...

At the end of it all, the sky still remained...

Lauging Gas

I'd like to thank two people in particular for their help this past week.

First, thanks, Oinky, for lending me your Indian costume. It was my first time to ever dress up for racial harmony day. Haha. I didn't bring uniform that day so when the morning celebrations were over, I was the only one in class still wearing a costume because everyone else had changed to their uniforms. =D

Also, thanks Des for lending me money. I called you up so late... Were you sleeping already? Thanks so much!

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I always thought that lauging gas was real. I mean, I believe it's possible to make laughing gas, but I don't see laughing gas for sale in the shelves of supermarkets or in any store anywhere.

To my slight disbelief, my bro came home one day and announced that he had laughing gas. It was a small blue can spray thing. I thought he was bluffing - until he sprayed some to a handkerchief, sniffed it, and started laughing like a madman.

I was apprehensive about trying to do the same. My adventurous spirit that likes to try out new things wasn't with me. In the midst of my bro's hysterical laughter, I decided to try once I found out if it was safe. I grabbed the can and looked for anything that talks about side-effects.

The can turned out to be Ethylchloride a.k.a skin anasthesia.

-_-"

I have no idea why my bro was laughing madly...

Ok, ok, update!

Yeah, everyday I feel lazy and tired. I told myself that I should start revising whatever we learn during the day. I tried doing it yesterday. I thought I had studied a lot already, but I found out that I only studied for 30 minutes before falling asleep.

I read through my economics textbook. It did help though because during econs lecture and tutorial today, I actually knew what was going on. Praise God for that.

Now, I just need to do the same for History.

3 Days Late - Recap of the Month of June

June was a really great month for me. Thinking back, I cannot believe so many things in just four weeks. The month was especially memorable for me because my 18th birthday was in June. And now, 26 days of being of 18, I still cannot believe everything that has happened.

The two camps during the first two weeks were really great. For both guitar and Bengen camp, I met a lot, a lot of people. I am naturally a shy person; I am not that outgoing and it takes time for me to be familiar with people. Maybe it was the way I was brought up; since I can remember I have always been shifting house, changing schools. Honestly, when I came to Singapore I did not want to make friends because I thought I would end up losing them anyway.

That is why I thank God for opening my eyes. Yes, it is true that friendships may not last forever, but I guess friendship is a lot like love - it is better to have been friends than not friends at all.

I still cannot believe when I start making friends with people. I caught myself saying, "Hi, I'm John," a lot of times. I think maybe more than even in my whole entire 18 years!

The exams were also in June. Sometimes I cannot help but feel like I am going to fail. I guess it is natural to think that way as humans. I had to be reminded that I am blessed, I forgot that after my first paper. But I remember all the testimonies that I have heard, even my own - God will show Himself faithful once again. His love will not let me down.

A lot has happened this 4 weeks. In just 28 days so many things can happen. I am looking forward to the next month. It will truly be blessed.

Until next time, be blessed!