Joy is listening to familiar voices from miles away. Hearing the familiar laughter. And the ease of nonsensical chatter. Thanks Sij for always being there and for letting me be there. And thanks to Jane and Joyce for the friendships formed that hold strong despite distance.

The shadow of mocks is looming overhead but I'm still hanging in there with a smile cos all the encouraging smses and emails I've received make it all worthwhile! Thanks guys!


To all the J2s and IB2s: All the best and hang in there. We'll make it to the end together!

Joy is the beauty of friendships. Whether old or new. Happiness is realising how much they mean and how much they're worth. Thanks XL!

Looked into the mirror and saw a genuine smile, a cheerful radiance and twinking eyes, couldn't believe the transformation. Reflected on life and realised how much I've grown. Came here to maximise my results but ended up achieving so much more. Experiencing Tintern and Melbourne has been beyond amazing, learning so much beyond the classroom. Building a character of confidence to face challenge and adversity. Always seeing the positive side of things. Learning to love everything in life. Living life to the maximum. Where once stress stood, now confidence stands. Pessimism has caved in. Wonder how I never discovered such joy before.

Thought back to the days of fights with the parentals whom I once resented, laughing at my childish naivety. Had they not pulled me back from freedom, who knows what path I'd have trodden. Had they not kept me close, I'd never realise how precious freedom is. Had I never understood it, I'd never know how to control it. Guess I owe them a thank you. I'm so glad I've been given this chance to move beyond my comfort zone to grow in the face of challenge and learn independently, or I'd never have seen the world the way I have. I'd never have shed the tears I shed, tears which strengthened me and taught me perserverance. These lessons I will cherish a lifetime.

Joy is the simplicity of unexpectedness that brings smiles to your life.

Greeted by a nice surprise after getting back from Sydney. Failed to attend sports awards night last friday but got pleasantly surprised with the news of my coaches award medal. Thanks Mrs Jurey! Thanks to all my vball girls!

Dad surprised me with a visit friday, felt so lucky and overwhelmed at seeing him. Had a good catch up session, realised how much daddy loves me as his little girl and his reluctance at my growing up. Laughed over the good old times and my once silly tantrums. Miss dad already...

Laughter is the sweetest sound. Happiness is the greatest blessing. But even more so when it's from those you love. When I heard a friend's voice today filling with smiles, my heart smiled. That's one of the best joys to experience.

Mundanity holds much joy, no matter how simple, every little bit of happiness makes a difference.

Today, joy is

..being greeted by a goofball's touching text message
..the smile and hugs that greeted my morning
..the sweet peals of laughter in the presence of friends
..the exclamations of delight from goofing around with the camera
..hearing those familiar voices on the telephone
..the satisfaction of my economics portfolio completed!
..the fun-tastic dance rehearsal in the gym

这个周末，和不少人通电话。好一个星期没和好友聊天，想他们，终于听到他们的声音，好开心。最近又受到了一封感人的信，是意外的惊喜，让我感动得流泪。身边有那么多爱我疼我的人，我真的好幸福！所以我想跟我身边的每一个朋友说谢谢。没有你们陪我，我也不会那么成功走到现在这个地步了。

天上的爸爸谢谢您，让我体会到我所拥有的幸福和快乐！