Saturday, August 7, 2010
Eviction notice:
You are hereby requested to relocate your attention to:
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Catching Up
It seems like just yesterday that I sat in that dreaded examination hall, anticipating the exams that would decide my future.
Much has changed since then; I have now left the place I once called home, Camberwell Grammar School, however preserving the fond memories that I cherish so dearly.
No longer will I enjoy the joys of VCE Accounting (though it has been replaced by its mean cousin), or the satisfaction of leaving early on Friday afternoons.
The immeasurable sense of relief walking out of an English SAC, and out of Further Maths in general...
I do miss my comfortable, warm blazer, and of course Cheung's smirk as be paraded his hard earned colours glimmering in the sunlight.
The lunchtimes of toasted sandwiches, the cosy common room and sweaty soccer sessions. And did I mention watching Jacky attempting to 'bicycle'?
Bright and early mornings, and that first deep, cold breath of air before Saturday morning sport. Okay, that's something I don't particularly miss.
But most of all, I miss the friends I've made and kept - especially those who have ventured beyond the walls of Melbourne. Luckily for me, we keep in touch!
Thanks to all of those whom I've shared all these memorable experiences with, and I hope that these continue to grow.
Now I focus on my present and future, with warm memories in mind: Monash University.
To the class of 2009, Cheers!
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ticket inspecting isn't a real job.
The heading says it all.Next stop, failures and underachievers.
Lost you? Sorry, I was referring to ticket inspectors.
Congratulations on your $20,000 salaries a year; do you honestly gain any satisfaction in apprehending and intruding into the lives of everyday civilians, whose only desire is to have a pleasant, uninterrupted, timely and efficient service?
Unfortunately, Metlink has failed to provide any of these.
What gives these 'public transport officers' the right to fine people, flaunting their shiny badges and hiding in their fashion-insulting trench coats? Where'd you get them from, the children's dress up shop? Such authority can hardly be taken seriously.
The time Metlink finally decides to commence providing punctual and efficient tram, bus and train services, without arrogant ticket inspectors ruining a potentially enjoyable ride is the time I will continue to buy Metcards.
Rather, I'm in anticipation of the new Myki system - perhaps this system be able to provide a better alternative to the outdated, uncoordinated inefficient and unexcusable service that we must depend on.
For those law abiding citizens, for the benefit of us fare evaders out here, I have a piece of advice for you:
Take as long as you can when being checked, buying sufficient time for others like myself to get off at the next stop :)
Ticket inspecting isn't a real job. Go and pursue something better and more beneficial to society...like a sewer rat.
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Endurance, Survival.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Vitamin D: Sun
Today marks the end of the bitter, cold and ruthless Winter,and the entrance into the bright, warm and jovial Spring!
As the earth rotates ever so slowly, Sun, I WELCOME THEE!
Come and pervade our frosty island with your warming rays,
please don't forget about Melbourne!
I know the weather here is quite unpredictable...
But if you could let the Big Guy know, it would be greatly appreciated!
No longer will we have short, dark days...
Nor will we have to brave subzero temperatures,
equipped with scarves, gloves, jackets, hoodies and umbrellas.
I shan't miss the cold winter mornings, the thick fog that descends from above...
Instead, I amiably greet the long, bright sunny days,
And I hear ice cream is back in season!
Hello beaches! Ahoy there Lack of Stress!
Swimming pools, Ice Kachang, Sipping coconuts on a tropical island.
Ah. That's the life.
Oh, how I yearned for you..
And I'm so glad you've finally come.
Till we meet very soon,
I do hope you've had your dose of vitamin D!
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
TWELFTH YEAR
Why is it that whenever you mention "Year 12" to someone new,their almost impulsive response is somehow related to either:
i) subject choices
ii) university
iii) current schooling
iv) and as of last week, midyears
(I am both a victim and a recidivist in this matter)
Isn't it possible to make generic conversation on a differing topic?
Life doesn't completely revolve around school, you know...
Well, realistically this year - it does.
I am dreading the mountain of notes that await me in Legal Studies, the endless practise exams; that will undoubtedly kill enough trees to supply enough firewood till heaven come, and of course, the stress of final exams.
The end is fast approaching, of which I am earnestly in anticipation of...
Finishing secondary school, CONSTANT, NON STOP PARTYING, University - my future.
The "premiership quarter" as our headmaster has made copious references to, is now transpiring.
From now on, it's heads down, tails up, or so to speak, and the commencement of final preparations for the championship finish!
Thanks to my good friends Facebook and MSN, my attempts to embark on this educational conquest is somewhat impeded, but I do intend on overcoming these petty adversaries, with one focus, finishing the race, and doing so well.
(I sincerely apologise about the abundance of sporting metaphors)
Good luck to us all; we privileged few, fortunate enough to grace the education system with our budding minds and intellect - summed up in a single score on December 13th...hardly a representation of thirteen prolonged, frustrating, and painstaking years of schooling.
If you can survive VCE, I'm convinced you can subdue just about anything.
dan.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
Freebies
Went to the monash open day today.Spent the day with lovely people.
Helped myself to many freebies!
Bears, a frisbee, a bouncy ball, pens and lollies.
Had a very fruitful day...
The wind was quite annoying - a nightmare for my hair.
But nonetheless refreshing...
Okay it was simply irritating.
Melbourne Uni open day is soon.
MORE FREEBIES!
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