JILLY M. Hongkonger. Gemini. Rat. Born on 23rd May, 1984. Optimistic towards life. Cheerful. Happy. Compassionate. Sociable. Loves writing. My Fictionpress account. Loves Politics. Dreams to be a journalist. Believes in God.
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Music Playing Dido - Life for Rent
^^Lyrics I haven't really ever found a place that I call home I never stick around quite long enough to make it I apologize that once again I'm not in love But it's not as if I mind That your heart ain't exactly breaking
It's just a thought, only a thought
But if my life is for rent and I don't lean to buy Well I deserve nothing more than I get Cos nothing I have is truly mine
I've always thought That I would love to live by the sea To travel the world alone And live my life more simply I have no idea what's happened to that dream Cos there's really nothing left here to stop me
It's just a thought, only a thought
But if my life is for rent and I don't learn to buy Well I deserve nothing more than I get Cos nothing I have is truly mine
While my heart is a shield and I won't let it down While I am so afraid to fail so I won't even try Well how can I say I'm alive
If my life is for rent...
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This is my blogchalk: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Chinese, English, Jilly, Female, 16-20, Reading newspapers, Writing.
A song by B - Spears. I just watched the video at Yahoo. Ew. She has become sluttier and bitchier. Who can stand a singer like that? Is she singing or showing off her oval shape body? Throughout the video, she wears lots of cosmetics, together with those SM costumes... She made me sick, so sick. Yeah, the shoot describing Brit 'grabbing' a man casually into the toilet of the flight is the worst ever. Are you making a music video or a porn video? In my opinion, music video shouldn't be like this. Instead, it should be something like Nelly's Dilemma. Please don't brainwash sex and violence to those innocents in front of TV or computer screen. Miss Spears, you are hurting the younger ones, can you hear that???
Ok. I am saying this because I am wondering why there are still a lot of Brit fans out there. Without fans, I guess Brit will longer appear on any means of mass media. That's somehow my wish someday.
I can't sop blogging today, getting addicted. Anyway, this can somehow brush up my writing skills. Yeah, a very good excuse.
By the way, I just being chased after when I was getting back to home at about 11.45pm. A man wandering about at my back while I was studying Chinese near the ice-skiing course in City Plaza. I was scared when I realized that. I walked faster and faster to get rid of him. But, while I was catching up my breath, I saw a man at the other end of the escalator, the man looked similar to the man who was chasing after me. I ran again, even faster than before. My mouth was dry, so I stopped by the convenience store, buying some drinks. Afterwards, I saw a lot of people walking. I wasn't that scared anymore. At least there were someone out there, even that man was really chased after me, others could help. That experience was so horrifying, I will never forget this, cos this is really really frightening!!! Awwwwww....
Feeling weird, really. I went to the study room together with Eleanor's friend. I felt uneasy. First of all, I didn't know him beforehand; second, he treated me like a 'hollow man'. Ok, talking about the lunch, we all sat together, but he spent most of the time talking about his classmates with Eleanor. Cool. As I am not a member of his class like Eleanor, I did pay a lot attention in eating my food. Eleanor and I also chatted sometimes. I know the 2 of us - me and him - felt weird too.
He was kinda like a gentleman - he paid the food at least, he opened the door for us, he lent his coat to me when I felt cold. But only one thing, he is pretty shy, I mean, he doesn't want to be embarassed by talkng too much with me. Then, for me, I have an excuse for that. The point is, I didn't have an appropriate time to talk to him.
Ok, maybe both of us were too tired to speak up. I slept for only 3 hours and he slept for 4 hours. I didn't get sufficient sleep because I had to work on the writing; he got stomach pain because he was too stressful in the oral exam.
Anyway, I just had a tough day - feeling uncomfy. Today, I am going to spend half the day at home. I haven't tried studying at home ever since the Tudor Dynasty. Haha. I have got some historial sense. This is just a joke, I ain't a ghost, and I hasn't born in 1400's.
Right. Yesterday was amazing. I hitted Jackie twice. The first time in the MTR station, the second in the restaurant. (could ya please pronounce this word in French?) I didn't expect her staying in that Chinese-style restaurant during lunch. She told me before she didn't like this kind. She prefers some Western style, like TCBY. Anyway, I was so lucky seeing her there. I suggested going there, yeah.
Yesterday, I also went back to school. Last day going back there before my A-levels, probably. I spotted Paula in the History Corner, doing oral practice with Wendy's group. I waited in the library for her til half past nine. I spoke to Clara, then, Paula asked me, "Oh are you going to do oral practice with us?" Haha, I wanted to laugh. I responded by saying,"No, I have finished my oral exam, I don't want any practice any more. I WOULD LIKE to give you some writing, instead." How polite I was in that situation!!!! I didn't expect that I would say that!
Paula asked me whether I would return school next few days, I said no. It's so far away from home! Then, I gave her an envelope. "Perhaps you could mail it back to me." Right, I am such a smartass.
Good luck to Clara for her oral exam today. OMG, I still miss Yolander.
I know Bush and I both are very busy at the moment, I just want to say even how busy I am, I will try my best to support him by whatever means.
If you want our world to be a better place to live in, first we need to COMPLETELY wipe out terrorism. The Bush administration showed its competency in coping this issue. What about John Kerry? He is inexperienced. The most important is, he hates war. Besides waging a war, what other alternatives can we make to wipe out terrorism? Negotiations seem to be a method used only by naive politicans. If you strongly believe in Bush who has a devoted will and power in doing this, then, you can support him by:
For these few days, I am thinking of the writing topic that I am going to write about for Paula. Yes, I have thought of writing about politics, as there is a topic about whether university students should get involved into politics. I have to send to her latest by the coming Tuesday. I am scared that I can't meet this deadline. Perhaps I could go to school and give my writing to her by hand. So, how could she give it back to me??? By mail, as simple as that.
I have neglected the news lately. I just knew Taiwan President Chen was being shoot yesterday together with Vice President Lui. I am so sorry to hear about that. I am quite ashamed to know that those 'killers' are actually the same race as I am. Imagine, the 2 presidents just had some near-death experience. What if they were dead? Then, Mr. Lian would be! Ohhh, those people are just so cruel. They have never thought of the consequences that lead to. How would other Prez Chen supporters feel afterwards??? Those 'killers' are as stupid as Osama bin Laden. What's the difference anyway?
The presidential election has gone too radical - I didn't expect something happened like this before. I understand the feelings that people really want the other Mr. Lian to be the president, this is exactly how I feel. In my opinion, President Chen is rather incompetent, he paid most attention on his re-election campaign rather than local affairs. This shows his devotion in his presidency, however, he doesn't not put his people in the first priority. He always aims to turn Taiwan a democratic country, is there any realistic plan? I guess I should not criticize him that much, since I myself am not familiar with Taiwan politics. I should spend some time in reading more about this issue after my A-levels.
Ok, Jackie told me that CC is working in Toys'r'us. I am feeling that she is pretty mature, compared with me. I guess my inner self stays in only 15 years old, not ready for any work experience yet. I even don't plan to get a summer job. I am planning to learn more stuff instead. I am a big spender. Maybe I should change a little, right? Sometimes a small job like being a tutor is ok for me. Accepted.
Wow. I can't believe it! I am so psyched today! Muahahahahaha
First, I have to mention this, seriously. I admire Paula's efficiency. I got her feedback just now. ;-)
Nice to hear that! Well done! It is a good start, isn't it?
Look forward to receiving your work.
Paula
Ummm. Of course, I will work on Section B, and deliver to you as soon as possible. I will try my very best doing it.
Second, yeah, I spent the afternoon with Jackie. Oh la la, long time no see! She wore a sparkling yellow blouse with black skirt, very appealing. I had some noodles and 'milk tea with balls', omg, very full! We talked about recent events. Yes, I told her more about Paula. She smiled after hearing the 'convectional rain' event. Let me tell you more about this.... On 17th March, about 2pm, Paula roared after listening some pitter patter sound. 'Whoah..........' She turned her head towards the school entrance. Me, together with 2 of my classmates, gave up working on the oral preparation at that moment, we turned our heads to that direction, and responded also with a roar. Muahahaha. I will never forget such memorable scene. What a great afternoon, meaningful one.
Apart from that, I told Jackie about University of Liverpool. Thanks to Paula, she suggested a great university and now it has become one of my UCAS choices. Ummm. Jackie seemed to have an urge to get into that uni. I was amazed after Paula has told me that one of her students receiving 2 Ds in her A-level also got admitted to that uni. What? Is that real? Or is that an exceptional case? Does her family have close connection with the admission officers? It's just.... impossible. Of course, I believe that Paula didn't seem to make up a story. She's not that kind. Anyway, I am relieved that Jackie said 'Politics and Coummincation studies' was much better than the other 'communication, media studies and popular music'. Yay, politics always rules.
Third, I went to Pat Pat Club today, I mean Alliance Française HK. I haven't been there for ages!! I miss French. I miss Nicole. I miss Mrs Eliane Siu. Le Français est l'une de mes langues préférées!
Finally, I have been quite efficient today. I studied Chinese language and culture... I did a set of Chinese listening of 2003 together with Ann in Aberdeen Public Library this afternoon. I got 53% right! Last time in my exam, I got only 30% right, shit I failed since 40% is the passing grade. OMG, I have some achievement motivation. OMG, I also miss psychology. I haven't started revising this subject yet. My focus at the moment is still Geography, am I wasting my time? Well, I hope not.
I am now hoping that Yolander will call me. I really really wanna talk to her. I wanna share my experience in the oral exam to her. I am afraid I won't describe my experience vividly as time goes by. Ok, I gotta wake up at 7am and start my Hardworking Study Scheme. Later again. Good luck to myself too.
I guess I should be the lucky ones. I was so nervous - I discovered all the physical symptoms of stress all over myself: mouth dryness, increasing heart beat, muscle tense up.... I was really really nervous in the waiting room. I shivered. I trembled. At least, I have tried my very best.
Here, I left I note to Paula.
I just had my oral exam done. Surprisingly, I didn't get nervous as usual in the oral practices. I stepped in the waiting room before 6:15pm but I stepped out of it at about 7:25pm. I waited there for more than an hour. It was complete silent. I tried doing some deep breathing exercises. I closed my eyes and occasionally singing the school song by heart. Thanks, your suggestion really worked on me!
For my performance, I spoke quite fluent in the individual presentations. I made appropriate pauses with sufficient eye contact with the others. But I didn't perform really well in the group discussion part, the two male candidates spoke so slowly, and I didn't have the motivation to interrupt them - and I think it's impolite to do so, I think I should respect them by paying attention to what they say.
The exam material wasn't that difficult as I have seen before - it was only about Harry Potter, reading.... I have overestimated the difficulty of this oral exam.
I observed other students from other schools were not really that 'strong' - this has boosted up my confidence in working on other UE papers. I will work hard practising these papers. Probably, I will send some Section B writing scripts to you as soon as possible.
Thanks
She has been so hardworking to have several oral practices with me and other groupmates. She is very patient, except that time she was rushing to class and had been very emotional and exhausted. She deserves more than a word 'thank you'. I remember I gave her a thank you card to her last week. It's like I am giving out 'thankyous' every week! *muah*
Of course, I will work hard on other papers too.
Speaking of my 'lost and found' news, yup, I 'lost' my glasses yesterday in a restaurant, and eventually I 'found' it in my room. Amazing? I screamed like a mentally retarded in the restaurant. Shit. I got embarassed there. Eleanor knew it. Gotta beddie. Later.
A new term of mine. I should include this in my word list. Technological Torlerance means how patient you are when you are using technological devices. After taking a very simple test, sorry I got a very very low score - 0.5 out of 100. I will improve the score since I know we are in the information age.
I have initiated this term, because I myself can't tolerate hardly of my low internet connection despite a boardband one. In addition, I can't stand those javascript advancement in creating pop-ups - yeah what we see ads in the internet every day. Almost up to 70% of those advertisements are in the form of pop-ups - in which we users have to click the little cross on the left hand corner, to make our internet odyssey more comfortable.
In another case, as you see from my last entry, I have warned that the back button is an evil button. Yes it might help you to erase or delete some unwanted material in appropriate times, but it might 'kill' you when the back button works too much.
In my case, I somehow dislike this journal service provider, shhhhhh. I prefer something more advanced. So that my technological tolerance will be improved later on. Later, gotta go to bed. Well, you guys have missed my previous 'post' that has accidentally disappeared! Ok, I will talk about my writing odyssey next time ;-)
I was blogging quite long - I pressed that back button for more than a second, it brought me back to the previous page. When I wanted to go on blogging - ALL previous words were gone. What the fcuk! Now I don't have that mood to blog again. Anyway, wish all of you a happy weekend!
I don't remember the 6th choice, but it does not rank according to my preference, it's only in the alphabetical order. Yep, I chose University of Liverpool finally, I originally chose Surrey University but because the communications department just started in 2002, it will probably require lower standard - perhaps 2Ds in the A-levels. I chose Politics because it is insecure to choose popular music. As they also provide a communication studies together with popular music. Brunel University provides a sandwitch course in which I will have a year work experience in my 3rd yeear and will graduate in the 4th year, work experience is guaranteed. In fact, Loughborough Univeristy is my fav among all.
Whether I am really interested in politics or not, of course, I will help myself cultivate my interest in it. Since I have to take some politics courses during the 3 years of bachelor programme. It is required to know about politics when one studies communications.
To get prepared for my future, in fact, politics is another realistic form of some philosophical ideas that we have to know in order to survive in society. I suggest you reading more about the news, getting more in touch with the outside world. I mean it.
At the moment, I am so friggin happy that I have finally got a pass in Geography! Yay! I also got A in Human Relationships. However, I got only a pass in Psychology. That's too bad. Now that I don't have failures, I shoulda expect more in the A-levels.
