Semester 3

As the sem concludes, I think back and realise (no actually I've known this all along) that the past few months have just been fantastic, almost like I've been in a really long long dream. *but I know I'm not because the pinch hurt*

No doubt 6 mods was torturous, considering 5 were core, but here I'm not really referring to the academic things that have occured. Nevertheless, I would think I will have fare reasonably alright this time again.

The first half of the sem was primarily the obsession with winning F1 tickets. This went unbelievably well. Trading was brisk over the recess week and I no doubt made a tidy sum. This would eventually come in handy. In fact success got into my head so overwhelmingly that I actually decided to attend all 3 days, not to mention the autograph session. I really wanted to just soak in the atmosphere. Well time will tell if my results would suffer as a consequence, but I'd still be pleased even if it were the case.

I've always wanted a UK exchange. Right from the beginning. And now I have it. It aint gonna come cheap, but here's where the profit I made earlier in the year will come in handy. I don't want dad and mum to be burdened by my own desire for a great time. If its going to be 20k, then so be it. I'm capable enough to spare them that. Of course, if I were to that 4k euro award, it'd be so great!

Went to accumulate brochures earlier from science co-op. Now I already have a rough plan for the traveling. 1 month of Europe after the sem, and 3 weeks of UK during Easter holidays. I wish next sem was the 6th one. How i wish...

But first things first. Next sem I'll get a taste of hall life. To be truthful, contrary to the case of SEP, I had never wanted to reside in hall from the beginning. I thought of it as an utter waste of time and money. Not to mention the stay-in!!! Imagine not staying in during NS and then proceeding to do otherwise in Uni. That was how I once thought of it.

Perhaps the events over the sem has greatly changed my perspective towards things. I see things clearer now, and take setbacks much better. Looking forward an enjoyable time in RH next sem. It would be a great prep-course for the kind of independence awaiting me at University of Birmingham.


Right now, I need to save up. The more the merrier, to ensure a really enjoyable SEP. That would probably mean I wouldnt be joining up with Diana at the states next year for her WnT, nor would Australia be in the equation. Maybe Bangkok (to use the free nights) and the annual pilgrimage to HK though... ghahaha! - after all, I need to buy winter wear. =x