Fireworks!

Good evening everyone! I spent the entire day doing my projects and report, and I'm lucky that I manage to get it done. In the late afternoon, My classmates and I went to experience how to use the Nun chuck. I thought it would be easy, as swinging of the Nun chuck looks like it was a piece of cake. However, when I tried swinging it, it wasn't easy at all as it was hard to grab the other end of the Nun chuck after swinging it. After practicing for an hour or so, we got a hang of it and some of our moves became smoother.

It is Jasmine's birthday tomorrow, and some of us celebrated her birthday with her! Fireworks were put up on display as she was given a surprise by us! After singing her a birthday song, we played with the cake and had loads of fun with the local students. Nothing interesting happened today, I guess I will need to finish editing my presentation slides before sleeping. Good night.

Nicholas (06/04/2012)

Master and I

Raiqal's new hair

Fireworks!

Shopping Spree at Cheng Du

Hi everyone! Today was our chance to do our shopping at the city, Cheng Du. At the dimple light of dawn, everyone woke up feeling excited for the trip. Our first stop was at a theme park, where we had our breakfast. Upon alighting from our mini bus, Mac Donalds restaurant stood boldly, and everyone's eyes shined crystal clear. It was almost a few months since I ate at Mac Donald's, and the meals here are different, compared to those in Singapore. After digging into a heartily meal, my friends and I went shopping at the factory outlet stores. Time was short as we had to gather after an hour or so, however, we manage to shop for some sports accessories. Sports outlets such as, Adidas, Nike, Kappa, and others were seen. After getting what we wanted, we headed to the city for more shopping and lunch. Crowds of locals and foreigners were seen walking the streets of Cheng Du, and along the rows of shops that were lined up for us. We then split ourselves up into groups and shopped for our apparels and anything that catches our eye. After hours of walking till our feet got sore, many of us were happy that we bought stuff we wanted, as for me, I didn't get anything as nothing suits me. Guess I'll head to town this weekend to do some last minute shopping. We were all dead tired once we touched school grounds. Lesson will be carried out tomorrow, and I'm going to bed early. Goodnight everyone!

Nicholas (05/04/2012)

MacDonalds

Click 5 

Don't they look cute?

First Presentation

Hi Guys, its presentation day today! I felt nervous the moment I got up from my sleep, how I wished that this presentation wouldn't take place . The reason why I was afraid to present my research was because, I was scared that what my friend and I had researched on would be out of topic, and our presentation might not be relevant to what was the required instruction. Still, I told myself there was nothing to be afraid of, and Raiqal and I carried out our presentation proudly. After the presentation, there was a sense of relief, as my heart beat calmed down, and felt that a load was of my shoulder. I was happy that I manage to present it well, and it was over. Remember that I'd mentioned that my friends and I did some online shopping? Well, my Converse shoes arrived today, and I'm happy with the quality. There wasn't any defects and the size suits me. I was worried that the goods won't arrive as I heard some websites for online shopping aren't real. Well, I guess you can't judge a book by its cover. I hope that my cap and bag would reach at my doorstep soon! I didn't do anything productive today, as I felt tired and napped for a while before having dinner. Tomorrow would be shopping day at the city! So excited! I'm going to have an early night. Sweet dreams everyone.

Nicholas (04/04/2012)

Presentation!

My online shoes arrived!

 
 

April Babies!

Good evening guys! How are you all doing? I'm fine! The trip is coming to an end soon, as its days are drawing near, my friends and I are having so much fun that we almost forget to do our reports and presentations. During dinner today, we celebrated 5 of our friend's birthday, though their birthdays wasn't on the same day, we celebrated for them in advance. Local students and teachers were invited to the dinner as almost 50 of us filled the entire restaurant. It was filled with joy as we talked and ate to our heart's content. After dinner, cake cutting session was presented to complete the birthday celebration. Cake smashing and running about was involved as some of our mischievous friends wanted more fun. I guess this was the best day for the April babies. Anyway, Happy Birthday to all the April babies! May your wish come true!

Nicholas (03/04/2012)

~Happy Birthday to you~

Yum Seng!

Boring Day...

It has been a boring day today, lesson carried on as usual for us. However, it is a public holiday for the local students. The school was as quiet as ghost town. Deadlines for projects and presentations are due soon, I had no choice but to sit in the whole day to complete them. Though the reports and presentations we had to prepare were quiet tough, I had fun while doing them, and enjoyed every moment of it. It is going to be Praashant's birthday in 2 hours time, and my friends and I plan to give him a surprise. I bet he will be happy when he sees us surprising him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRAASHANT! May your wishes come true.

Nicholas (02/04/2012)

Perfect Sunday!

I had an enjoyable Sunday, as it was filled with my favourite mouth watering snacks and dishes! My friends and I decided to wake up early to get a massage at Guang Han. Its a town, which took us about 15 minutes to travel. We had breakfast before going making rounds to find a place for massage, after walking for about 30 minutes, we found a place to get our massage. After relaxing massage, we went to the nearby supermarket and got ourselves Peking duck and other delicacies that the Chinese love to eat. I munched happily on the food we got, and the entire day, I had to spend my day doing projects for presentation this Wednesday. I had dinner with 2 of the local students and my friends, before heading back to my dorm to clear more of my work and to sleep early. Well, there is lesson for me and I'm going to bed. Sweet dreams everyone.

Nicholas (01/04/2012)

 

 

Du Jiang Yan & Qing Cheng Shan!

Hi guys! we had an excursion to Du Jiang Yan and Mount Qing Cheng Shan! First stop was to Du Jiang Yan. Its the oldest dam built in the history of China. It was built in 256BC and the reason why the dam was built, was due to floods in Cheng Du. When floods occurred, people in Cheng Du, didn't have enough food to eat and suffered. Li Bing, a governor decided to built a dam to prevent floods from happening. Ever since the dam was built, floods no longer occurred and many looked up to him. It has was then the oldest dam built in history and it still stands. I'm surprised by the stress it could take, as the dam had undergone warring periods and natural disasters such as earthquakes. Though maintenance is being carried out every year, I suggest that some parts of the dam should be replaced, as they may be old and might give way anytime.

Butt to Butt

High up in the cable car

A view from the top of the mountain

3 old birds

I'm looking at the river!

Town area

Statues?

After lunch, we visited mount Qing Cheng Shan. It was a sacred place for Taoist. The mountain wasn't high,  and cable car service was also available. My friends and I decided to climb to the top of the mountain, and what I saw were huge Taoist temples being built one after another, as though the whole mountain was filled with temples! We took some pictures before heading back to school. I'm glad that I'm given a chance to visit such places as it brings out the peaceful atmosphere, and makes me feel relax. Alright, I guess that's about it, I've to to sleep now. Sweet dreams!

Nicholas (31/03/2012)