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Mind worked out
Monday, September 26, 2011
12:02 AM
Last thursday was the end of prelim 2 and surprisingly, I wasn't excited about it. Not even a little. The feeling was almost neutral; I was exhausted though the marathon is still not ended.I decided to visit the library on my way home. There, my classmate recommended reading Agatha Christie's mystery. Having nothing nothing in mind on what to borrow, I gave it a try; I borrowed Towards Zero and I tell you this, her writing is superb! It is sapid to a reader's mind. Beautifully done! I had my mind recharged. The following day, I joined my dudes at AMK hub for Johnny English Reborn. Had a great laugh and spent the rest of the day at AlIrsyad, mugging while mentoring. I had my mood recharged. Yesterday (saturday), again with the dudes, we played takraw near Marsiling MRT station. It was a good session of adapting back to our flexibilty and dexterity after hours of non-active mugging. I had my body's energy recharged. Now, I'm geared up for the last sprint. The last 1 month or so. The final stage of hell, if you don't mind. I spent my day catching up on homeworks, revision packages and ten-year series, sacrificing a day with the dudes at Cik Ida's house. Im looking forward to the last few weeks in school, to a new Agatha Christie, and to my little cousin's first birthday.  Wednesday, September 21, 2011
5:22 PM
The nearer I get to the A levels, the more I spend my time sleeping. This is unacceptable. But I just can't help it. Precious midnight oil
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
1:00 PM
"Don't burn your midnight oil." That's what I always get from people giving advice on preparations for exams. "Ah I think I'll be able to manage." That's what I will always reply (silenty of course).Since secondary school, I have never faced any difficulties doing exams after burning through the night, revising or doing anything else. Until today. Today was Geography paper 2. Though I always revise more for physical than human geography, I will always score better for the latter. Never fail to do so since human geography questions are considerably more open-ended. You can bull your way through - with the right skills of course. However, this time, it was different. Case studies betrayed my memory and I had to spend the whole midnight uploading them back. It wasn't so bad I guessed. And well, I guessed wrong. This morning after Sahur, I felt awfully tired that I fell asleep within seconds after I lay down on my bed. Long story short, I felt sleepy and dizzy while writing about some population projection thingy and all the TNC stuffs. That serves as a lesson. Or lessons I suppose:- - Revise early. Don't procrastinate (a reminder time and time again). - DON'T BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL (unless Im living in a kampung without electricity. To Maryam (if you're reading this): To me, beauty is legilibity :) hahaha. And I manage to finish paper 2 with a handwriting of constant flawless beauty. Please put up a tag. That's your homework for the week. I'm facing serious deprivation. Patience is a virtue
Friday, September 16, 2011
8:15 PM
Today was my 2nd last day of 'puasa enam'. Since I stayed up late yesterday night, mugging on Math's Complex Numbers, I didn't spend quality time eating my breakfast. I only managed to grab whatever I can - which was 2 pieces of bread filled with mutton - before surrendering myself to sleep.After the wonderful Math paper (for you to guess whether there is sarcasm intended on the word wonderful) I went to beloved AlIrsyad to help out the sec fives with their O levels. There, I played soccer. I succumbed to peer pressure. I learned a lesson. However I completed my fast for today. And because I was patient, I pampered my tummy with Each a Cup's Honey Coffee! :) During break fast that is, together with my Mom's dish: Yong Tau Fu (sp?)   12:21 AM
 He who permits everything
Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:06 PM
My mom helped me in Chemistry.Similar to the geography paper I sat for last Monday, I went through the trouble memorising equations and reaction conditions for Organic Chemistry, a branch in Chemistry which requires much of memory work. I find it quite difficult memorising chemicals and stuffs ( totally different from memorising geography and physics which are considerably more logical, and definitely different from memorising the Quran ) therefore resorting to numerous memorising session. This is the part where my mom comes in. Seeing me trying so hard memorising for the umpteenth time, she reminded me of a du'a my late grandfather taught me: اللّهمَ إِنِّي أَستَودِعُكَ مَا عَلَّمتَنِي فَاردُدهُ إِلَيَّ عِندَ حَاجَتِي إِلَيهِ This du'a basically asks Allah to remind us of the knowledge he has given us, when we are in need of them. And truthfully, I did Chemistry with my memory pouring out onto the paper. My mom reminded me of the du'a, to seek direct help from Allah. Afterall, isn't he the one who permits everything? Like finally
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
1:49 PM
After eons of waiting, the official Blogger app is finally here.I like the layout, and the fact that it allows me to view the blogs as it is on the web. Unlike the application I was using previously, Blogger app allows me to upload pictures. Well that's a convenience. Anyway, prelim 2 is here finally (GP started weeks ago but it didn't feel like the prelims. No offense though). Sat for Geography paper 1 and it was quite manageable. Only that I didn't quite finish 1 16 mark essay since I was being fussy over the beauty of my handwriting, and my hand wasn't cooperating too. What's done is done and I'm looking forward to the upcoming papers. Poof! |