By the time I’ve finished this post, I bet I have no idea what I’ve written in the beginning. It’s gonna be a long one, and it’s gonna take days, or maybe weeks.
Actually wanted to do something like that on the 2 years “anniversary” after entering A-Level, yes I’m a sucker for this kinda anniversary stuff, but work has caught up with me, wasn’t exactly in the mood to do such a post after a long day stoning at work. And this is the type of writing that I wanna do when I’m not in a foul mood and actually reflecting on what had happened. Hence, the delay.
And there you go, I’m rambling and that took up 2 paragraphs of nothing-ness. >.<
So…
It’s been 6 months since I’ve officially graduated from A-Level. Finished my exam on the 1st of February, got my results on 10th of March, and that pretty much ends my journey as a A-Level student.
Everything seems to be fading. I can’t remember a lot of things that has happened. Especially during the last semester. Everything happened in such a blur. Lotsa changes and it was different. But I’ve enjoyed it nonetheless.
I couldn’t possibly remember everything since sem1, so imma pick up from where I left off a year ago.. *Kah Jun, you’re in there.. x)*
Sem 3 has been hectic and yet relaxing in a way. Due to some admin issues, we only gotten our mentor list during sem 3. Which is really different compared to the other intakes. They’ve been having their mentor since sem 1 or 2, and they’ve started their uni applications way before we do. So everything is kinda rush for us. To be doing everything on our last semester. So we started off our last semester with lots of stress and everyone is edgy. With our final 2 units, which are also the toughest synoptic units chasing down our backs, we had to rush for our application deadline as well. I don’t even mention that we were all clueless on what to do for UCAS application. That’s how inefficient the people in charged was.
I remember being extremely stressed up writing my personal statement. I don’t know how am I gonna start, what am I suppose to write, what do they want me to write about. After having my draft ready, showed it to the MABECS people and Ms Lai, practically being told that it’s a piece of trash, God knows how I managed to finish up on the personal statement.
I am going to be honest and not lie. Now looking back at everything, it doesn’t seemed as stress as it has been. It might be all the stress that we were giving ourselves. Or maybe I just got influenced by Yan Le and Josh, who were both very stressed out bout their application. 
It’s prolly cause I’ve already been through it, all I could say is that, UK universities are very easy to get into. Personal statement is not that important. At least not as important as we thought it is. But I might be wrong, it also depends on what course you’re applying I suppose.
So I’ve spent my last semester break stressing bout this not so important personal statement, and also finishing up my internship hours in the A-Level department. I kinda enjoyed myself there. Mainly cause I’ve learned to like the people there, I get to know things I never would have know. 
I had quite some problems during my whole application process. Being as fickle minded as I am, I couldn’t decide on which course to take between Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Biomedical Science. They are all so similar and yet different. I had a hard time deciding. After having plenty of long talks with Mr Ronnie, I finally decided on what to do. He has been in situations like this. Not getting what he wanted, but made the best out of it.
He who asked me, “do you want to be a realist, or an idealist?” He who told me that we are not necessarily what we choose to study. He said that out of his whole class in UPM, like only 2 of them are still in Bio related field after graduation, the rest of the class just somehow went into other fields. The future is unknown, we just do what we thought is best for us. He said that “You might feel better, more adventurous, and can do greater things being an idealist. But how often does those chances come along? At the end of the day, it’s the realist inside you that took charge and save the day.” Yes, he has told me a lot things like that. It might sound discouraging, but somehow it’s true. “Beggar can be chooser”, he said.
I’ve also spoken to Ms Lai, she who told me that she can see my interest lies in the research field. She thinks I should go into something more challenging. I’m surprised she can see that. I will, someday, when I get the chance to. For now, I’m just gonna be a realist.
All these long discussions happened during the period of time when I still don’t have a mentor. When everyone else does. Reason being I can’t decide on what to do, hence no mentor?! =.= I couldn’t actually ask my mentor to check my personal statement for me, I couldn’t actually ask my mentor for opinions, simply because I don’t have one. Yea, pretty much the lost sheep.
I remember asking Mr Ronnie to check my personal statement for me. He being him, refuses to check it for me. He insists that I get my mentor to check it for me. As pathetic as I can be, I whined about not having a mentor. They all laughed like mad cause I’m “unwanted”. I’d bug him on and off, and he’ll keep asking me whether I’ve gotten my mentor. Until one day,
Sir: Know who’s your mentor d a?
Me: Dunno, nobody wants me..
Yan Le: HIM LA! *pointing at Mr Ronnie*
Me: Huh? Really a? Sir.. really a?
Sir: Heh
The look on his face, was priceless. He was laughing so hard because apparently I’m the only one who doesn’t already know. Weird hmmm. And so, I became the only Pharmacy student under him, if I’m not mistaken.
Put all the uni application drama aside, I can’t really remember anything else happening in sem 3. It’s just everything here and there that made up my whole experience. So, I shall elaborate it on the way together with all the photos.
We had quite a lot of free time during sem 3. Partly because our class is awesome that way, and we finished our syllabus real fast! Partly because we only have 1 theory unit to do, 1 practical unit to do and it’s a pretty long semester. So yea, we have lots of free time just sitting and chatting in class. Well, the talking and chatting is not only restricted to free time, it happens during lesson as well! And we got really bored, we just go out of class, hang out at the waiting area, start doing some random things.
Getting all brain-freeze during Chemistry. With all the phenyl and benzenes and what nots reactions.
But also getting some pretty amazing coloured solution during labs as well.
Not forgetting the times where we’d all refused to go in for Physics classes because it’s SO boring! So we all sat outside of class, stoning.
This is the kinda faces that only comes out during physics class.
And all the fun moments we had in Bio lab. awww my Gary~ Mr Ronnie poked it so hard, took Gary more than 5 minutes to come back out. 
The nonsense we did while waiting for experiments to proceed.
And Haran being stupid in class. Looking all over for his other side of shoe simply cause we hide it.
When I had to study in the dark for the mock next day during black out.
Saw things that we might not suppose to see..
Get some unexpected ‘present’.. 
Trying to be ‘smart’ during Chem mock…
The time we went to Manulife almost everyday, despite the horrible overpriced food they served us.
The time when I needed extra attention because I’m problematic that way. >.<
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And here comes the best part, the part that I like the most, the part where I’m feeling all heavy hearted.
The last week of college. The time we started taking photos, cause it finally hit us. That college is ending, in another 5 days’ time.
So we went shopping for lecturers’ presents, and got Terence to be the model. But in the end it’s still not the right size, damn fail. x)
We spent a lot of time playing in class during the last week, playing Risk. A game that I don’t understand.
The guys seemed to be enjoying it very much!
While the rest of the class just couldn’t be bothered and played with my guitar/ chatting instead.
The last day, we brought our presents, and played with it. Especially Ms Lai’s Mini Cooper.
Bonding with Mr Ronnie.
And the clueless girls playing with the two huge ass DSLRs we had in class. xD It was hilarious how they fumble the thing around.
We also went for a farewell thingy together with Ms Lai at Sushi King. It’s her son’s favourite restaurant. She goes there at least three times a week. Oh god.
We also celebrated Hafiz’s birthday together as well. The boy was clueless.
We went Chillax with Mr Ling as well. Just a get together thing. An excuse to skip class. heh. Ended up him paying for us. Which made us feel kinda bad. 
Also got Mr Ronnie to go Kajang satay with us. Since he’s a half vegan and all. Kinda hard to even ask him out. But we managed to! And made him played badminton as well!
And of course! We took photos with all the lecturers. Except Mr Noel. We kept saying that we’re gonna ask him out one day. But somehow we just don’t have the time and chance. Or maybe, we just didn’t put in enough effort. Sorry sir!
So lady first, Ms Lai’s class.
This, is my awesome Chemistry lecturer.
She has to be the most energetic teacher that I’ve been taught. Hands down. Even my PJK teacher wasn’t half as energetic as she is. If it’s not for her, we’d be sleeping in class half time. If it’s not for her, I wouldn’t have gotten A* for my Chemistry. And yes, even up till today, every time I thought of her, it’s still the image of her doing the ‘stretching and bending’ action.
Thank you for having faith in me when I doubted myself. Thank you for the times when you put our interest before everything elses. Thank you for thinking that I’m one of the smartest student you’ve taught, I bet the thought only lasted about one semester. >.< ( I overheard it during PLM heh ) And, thank you for making Chemistry an interesting subject for me!
You Go, Ms Lai! 
Next up, Mr Ling’s class.
This, is my awesome Physics lecturer.
He is the most patient and soft spoken teacher that I know. Never once we heard him scold any of us, yell at any of us in class. Never. Even when we were crazily making a lot of noises in class. Plus, he’s super duper patient. If you ask him to explain something to you, he would. He would explain again and again and again. Well, whether you’d understand or not, that’s another story. We always pretend that we understand even if we don’t, just cause he has explained it for so many times. >.<
Thank you for putting up with all our nonsense in class. Thank you for being so so patient with us. Thank you for entertaining us while we made fun of you.
Salute you sir!
Now, Mr Ronnie’s class.
This, is my awesome Biology lecturer.
This man, is the most sarcastic teacher I’ve met so far. As sarcastic as a lecturer can be. He has already showed us what he’s capable of in our very first lesson together. And he teaches at the speed of train. If it’s not for him, I wouldn’t have had the writing speed I’m having now. So, thank you sir? He’s extremely mean as well. Till now I still have no idea why he calls me idiot, for no good reason. Mehh..
One of his best jokes..
Hypothalamus is the lamest part of the brain… *serious face*
So yes, if wasn’t for his lame jokes, we’d all fall asleep in Bio class long ago. Thank you for that. And thank you for making me realised that we are not in control of everything and there’s Someone out there, looking after us. Thank you for telling me that even if I don’t get what I wanted, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad thing, things happened for a reason.
Thank you for everything sir!
Last but not least, Mr Noel’s class.
This, is my awesome Maths lecturer.
He is the most chilled out teacher ever! It has to be. Where to find lecturer that goes clubbing with the students?! Where to find lecturer that is totally cool with students skipping his classes. And wonder out loud how we’d managed to get A while doing so. He went out the most with us. Elvis’s birthday at the lookout point, Taman Connaught Pasar Malam, Josh’s farewell at Italianese.. He wouldn’t reject us if he could make it. Unlike Mr Ling and Mr Ronnie.
Best conversation we had with him..
Us: Sir, we’re not going to class later a.. going to watch Ip Man 2 now..
Sir: All of you..?
Us: Yeaaa..
Sir: Alright, cool. Class cancelled then. Bye~
But! When he’s teaching, he’s serious. We kinda made a deal, that’s when we study, we really do. And when we’re done with studying, we can play and relax all we want. This deal has been great for us. We did what we did and we did it well.
Thank you for making me understand that we have to fight for what we want. Nothing comes dropping down from the sky. Thank you for sharing all the dark ‘secrets’ with us. Thank you for bringing our class together.
You’re champion sir!
Oh god, this lengthy post is really long!
Now, moving onto my classmate. I should go according to alphabetical order, just not to trouble myself on who’s going first. xD
Anne Hoo
Where do I even begin.. hmm.. you’re the first classmate I met, at the registry. But sorry to say, we didn’t actually managed to ‘click’ that well. We've had our fights, well not physically but you get what I mean. We don’t see eye to eye on a lot of matter. In fact, we annoyed the shit out of each other. I remember there’s this time you’re real mad at me, for something I’ve said. But till this day, I still can’t remember what I’ve said. So yup. But girl, do know that I don’t hate or dislike you. 
I’m just annoyed at you, sometimes. Just like I did with everyone else. And I’m not saying that I’m not at fault, of course I am. Sometimes I just wanna annoy you for the fun of it. So, all is cool yea? I’ll be seeing you a lot in uni soon.. hah!
Deviyah
OK I’m not gonna spoilt your image by posting all your college photos since you’re running for the Miss Universe Malaysia 2012. This girl, not exactly close to her. Mainly cause she rarely shows up in class. Even if she does, she’s late half the time. But not all is bad, she’s super bubbly. I clearly remembers the times when she came crashing in Bio class, looking drunk, when she’s actually not, and mumbled something to herself and got the whole class burst out laughing. Had no idea what she said, but the scene is just hilarious. I guess she’s really determined with what she wants in life. She has always wanted to be a model, so I guess there, she did it. Even during the duration of our course, she’s already going for beauty pageant and stuff like that. Guess that explains the absentees..? Well, I’m glad you’ve found what you wanted and heading towards it. So all the best in your competition.
Edward Poh
Poh Poh! I always thought you look very familiar. Couldn’t actually pinpoint when I’d met you before. Until one day, you told me that you remembered me as the toilet girl! Then, the light bulb on top of my head literally lighted! Dude! You’re the one looking for toilet during orientation! hahaha.. well, what can I say. Have to thank you for being in our class. If wasn’t for you, we wouldn’t have anyone to tease, nobody to bully, nobody to poh poh poh poh around.. hah! And of course, nobody to belanja me Lemon Garden! Thanks man! oh, most importantly, I don’t have anyone to poke fun at. hahaha.. so yup, thank you for letting me bully and release my anger on you when I’m pissed.. Take care in UK alright.. *big hug*
Elvis Lim
How could anyone possibly forget bout you wei. You have been the entertainment in our Maths class, and Bio as well, until you decided to abandon us and dropped Bio. Did you see the look on Ronnie’s face, he has got nobody to pick on anymore in class. We don’t have any more jokes to laugh bout. But well, at least we still have you in Maths class. You’ve changed a lot since the 1st semester. I remember you being the 问题小孩 during the 1st sem. Sure, it drives us all nuts with your questions about the value of infinity, what’s inside the black hole et cetera. But you have tuned down a lot during sem 2. And sem 3 you’re almost emo in class. Nobody actually got used to that quiet Elvis. We’d prefer the old you. Though it’s annoying at times, driving all of us, especially Noel and Ms Lai crazy, but at least you’re happy that time. Anyhow, I’ll be seeing you a lot soon, since we’re in the same uni, so yup. Till then.
Hafiz
Dude! Look at all the facial expressions you have! LOL Honestly, I have no idea where did you come from. You just pop out in front of me during Chem lab one day. Introducing yourself as Hafiz and failed to remember my name. Hah! Having said that, I am glad you ended up in our class. Imagine how poor thing Haran would be if you didn’t. You’re one of the most random friends I have. You said the most random and lame things during class. Sometimes it just pops out of nowhere and crack us up. Well, I’ve miss you man. IMU is like a bloody big sucker that sucked you in and never to be found again. Haven’t seen you ever since our last paper. Which is darn long ago do you know that. I miss the times when I can just call your name for fun. We have to meet up one day alright! You kept saying promise but never did. Yes, I’m holding grudges against you. Till the next time we meet. hmmph! 
Haran
Hahahahahahaharan! Till now it’s still this name in my phone. Hafiz’s partner in crime! And yes, I wanna tell you that “ YOU NEED TO CUT YOUR HAIR BRO!” Look at all the photos above.. your hair is never shorter than shoulder length! What is this, unacceptable! >.< I couldn’t understand how you ended up in A-Level at the age of 16, no idea how the private school thing works. But damn, you gotta be one smart kid to do that! And you still didn’t manage to teach me guitar, boohoo! Nonetheless, take care in UK, since you’re going there as well. Meet up when you’re back again alright.
Jonathan Tan
Brother! Since everyone is calling you that, can’t help but to follow suit and forgot what’s your real name at times. >.< It’s weird now that I’m thinking back. I rarely see you after class. Where did you went? You seldom mix with us after class. 
But still, you’re part of us no matter what. To me, you’re this serious guy who seldom jokes. But when you did, it’s always right at point. Thumbs up for that. Anyways, I’m going to see you a lot in uni as well. So, maybe more time for bonding then? See you soon..
Joshua Ng
Josh! One of my gay brothers. I have so much to say I don’t know where to begin. I miss you!!! No one text me at 2am just to tell me he can’t sleep anymore. My life sucks now. I want you to come back from India and bug me everyday like you used to. I miss all the times we had in class and after class! Well, thank you for being there for me these two years, listening to me rant on and on about pretty much the same stuff over and over again. And go ga-ga together with me over Ronnie. I still do think it’s really hilarious how you blushed the other time when you talk to him! Do know that I have a lot to tell you but I just don’t know how and where to begin. Kita tau sudah la. Take good care of yourself in India k! *hugs*
Lum
Lum a Lum. The guy that always send me back home and pick me up during trips. Well, not so much anymore near the end of semester. You know why la hor. But still, thank you for that. Thank you for being my Chem lab partner. We always improvised on our experiments and it turned out awesome! Hahaha. And I still have our 1st crystal ‘babies’ that we got together. lol Anyways, I hope you have fun in Monash. Come find me sometime! It’s so near my place only.
Shenn Chong
Johor girl! What can I say bout you. Hmmm.. Blur at times, nice to poke fun at. The only one that actually understands/pays attention in Mr Ling’s class..? One of my T634 buddy! xD Oh, and super health conscious! I don’t know how you manage to fry eggs with 2 drops of oil and eat all that oats for breakfast, lunch, dinner. And you’re not fat! So don’t torture yourself and only eat fruits as dinner k! Staying outside alone, you’ve got to know how to take care of yourself alright! Well, I’ve never really bonded with the girls in my class, but whatever time we spent together, I’m glad we did. Hope to see you soon girl!
Sheun
Sabah girl! Looks can definitely be deceiving! Hahaha. One of the nicest girl I know. Ahem. Not until I really know you. You are evil! x) Bully people like nobody’s business. At least I’d let you know I’m a bully. You don’t! lol But still, you’re super bubbly. One of my T634 buddy as well. We boneded over all the Bio theories. I’m glad I can help you in any way. Provided that I did la. Heh. It’s always nice to be talking to you. It’s relaxing, in a way. I could just watch the 3 of you fight and tease each other the whole afternoon. Haven’t been seeing you much lately, again, IMU is a big sucking hole. Catch up soon alright, when you decided to step away from IMU that is. haha
Shi Yun
Siao za boh! I never met anyone that laugh as much as you do! Really salute you for that. How could any single person possibly be laughing so much in their life!? About everything. Heh, you win woman! I had some of my best times in class just laughing with you. Very random but it really chills me down when I’m all stressed up. So thank you for that. You’re one gifted child! hahaha.. Have fun in Indon and take care alright.
Shok Chen
How could anyone possibly be so selfless, I do not know. But you’ve shown me how it is like. I still couldn’t be like you. It’d kill me! I guess we’ve had some good times together, just teasing each other. Yes, you’re actually someone that I can tease and not get mad. Really really appreciate what you’ve done for me these years. You too take care in Indon.
Terence Kong
Boss! You’re the first classmate that I got properly introduced to! By Mccall. Chemistry 神 he calls you. I still remember that. Well, thank you for pulling our class together. Organising outings and trips when I’m too lazy to be bothered. Helping me say things that I can’t really say given the situation I’m in. I treasure all the time we spent together, the times we keng sam si, the times we make things work. And thank you for putting up with all my temper. hehe.. I’ll see you soon, in uni. It’d be like A-Level all over again.
Yan Le
Finally it’s your turn! Which means I’m done with everyone in our class! hahaha. The other half of my gay brothers. The bad half. Hah! The 3 of us have grown to be really close throughout these two years. I know it may seems odd at times. I’m like stuck in between the both of you. Sorry for that. But still, I really appreciate you sharing what you’ve shared with me. We shall keep it our secret. Haven’t been seeing you at all lately. When’s the last time we met? 3 or 4 months ago? Again, I blame it on IMU. You’ve grown to love that place so much you kinda forgot that I still exist eh? 
I know you’ve been putting up with lots of my nonsense as well throughout the years. Thank you so much for being patient with me even though yelled and smacked you like nobody’s business. Then again, it still doesn’t make do with the whole you abandoning us thing! hmmph your treat the next time we meet up.
So, I guess I could now wrap up this uber long post! Thank you again, to everyone that I have or have not mentioned in this post. Those that are in my class and those that are not. Thank you for making my A-Level experience such a memorable one. You guys will be keep close to heart. 
Hopefully our PD trip is not the 1st and the last trip we had together. Do keep in touch alright peeps. Take care.
