I almost had a heart attack.

Flubdub, don't die on me!!!

It's only the first day of Sem 2, and already I feel like a wringed towel. At least the lectures were insightful, especially Matlab. The lecturer gave a concise introduction. It was a sorely needed beacon, because suddenly I see the light!

My body is lagging by a month, my brain defrosting in my cranium. December was definitely the Month of the Year. In fact, it was the best holiday ever. Not too short, so I wasn't misled by the elusive term "holiday"; not too long, lest the days start to drag. I had a lovely, if not meaningful, break. The camp was inspiring, as was the accidental(!) friendship. Mum and I have never been on better terms. We finally settled the headache provoking issue of the colours for the house, and I ended my short-lived affair with pinks and violets. My room will be painted St. Moritz.

Bei Shi and I have been chefs for the past two days. We haven't suffered from food poisoning yet, though I doubt it will ever happen because we're such great and efficient cooks. Till now our menu is limited to stir fries with our secret ingredient- Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce. I expect us to be bold enough to take on more culinary challenges in the near future.

Sam told me about her experiences when she ran for a post in NTU, and today I got to be an onlooker of the grilling process during the @ MTP session. Will I be brave enough to put myself on the chopping board next year?

Well, I have some plans... It's largely still in blueprint, but hey! I don't want to be the Oz Lion anymore.

I salute you, my friend, for making that bold decision. You always struck me as a pessimist, but the unhappiness and hard times you've experienced have only made you wiser and more resilient.

And on Sunday, when you shared news about Tigger, your excitement was infectious.

I wish you the very best. You deserve it.

About time I revive this blog. And I even enhanced the layout to usher the new year!

This year's theme borders on everything that's vibrant and catchy and exciting. Out with the sullen, sombre background. Colour, and I mean, colour, is here to stay.

As with previous years, the start of the new year never fails to put me in a reflective mood.

How much have I grown? (not literally of course)

How has last year's experiences contributed to my being as a whole?

-Hence the snobbish sounding title.

Sid made a nakedly honest comment, "The only thing that differentiates you from them is confidence".

With a burst of vigour, I set forth with a new pair of wings, and fly.