Living fast, moving slow

(by Jordan Chark)

The swift flow of papers, the quick transit from one lecture theatre to another, the brisk steps that only get brisker as the days become increasingly hectic. Harsh is the life of a JC student.

I'm living life so quickly. I find myself always either picking up my pace or handling a number of situations at the same time. Pressing decisions stream in with every new day, and they just add on to the load over my shoulders, as if it already isn't heavy enough. But in the midst of all this chaos, I do try my best to set aside time for myself whenever I'm in school, even if it lasts for a few mere moments.

As such, I've been frequenting the college library after school on days when I have a half-hour break before practice lately, at times to catch some sleep, and at other times, to do some last-minute work. It's pleasant there (save the extreme air-conditioning) — there's not too many students, and the environment there is conducive for both napping & studying. The place itself is spacious, too. I won't deny that it's my favourite spot in the college. But I'm just glad to at least be able to regain my composure after every arduous school day.

Besides the mental turmoil, I guess all's still fine in school. Entertaining conversations with my classmates keep me awake during lectures and tutorials. Antics like Rebecca Black sing-along sessions & quirky greetings keep the class bubbling with enthusiasm despite the mounting pressures.

Unfortunately, though, I wasn't able to fully enjoy school today. I barely got any sleep last night because I was rushing three projects all at once, only to learn that I didn't have to present any of them today. To think that I even had a mini freak-out session in the computer lab during the lunch break with my group members in preparation of our supposed presentation. It was hilarious, though — we jammed the printer and messed up quite a number of handouts because we were just too hasty.

I was also supposed to turn up for the water polo girls' match against the team from Hwa Chong JC at Anglo-Chinese School this afternoon. But after I considered these factors — the water polo match starts at 4.30pm & lasts less than half an hour, school ends at 5pm today & ACS(I) is practically at the other end of Singapore, I didn't go support (much to my regret). They won anyway, but according to Gloria the team "didn't play very well". Honestly, I beg to differ.

On another note, I've also been trying to involve myself in various college activities. Signed up for plenty of community involvement programmes. Along with Sheryl & Sean, I also applied for Outward Bound, but I'm currently having second thoughts. I hope it's not too late to withdraw the application should I decide not to join.

Oh, and remind me to confiscate Hannah's penknife whenever I sit beside her during tutorials.