Tragedy

1.44a.m. I'm still here, i drank the poison of the night - Coffee. XD, guess i won't be sleeping any time soon. I'm sipping my cup of hot coffee and staring at the sky, enjoying the calm night eh? Not really, I still haven't touched my homework, not in the mood to do it, essays, maths whatever, teachers can suck it. LOL, just kidding, i just can't bring myself up to touch the books, sorry teachers, please forgive me, i'll still hand in, only one day later :P

Tuning into the right playlist to settle the right mood.

Baek Ji Young - Don't Forget
December - Can't You Come Back
Jewelry - Love Story
M To M - Goodbye
Park Hyo Shin - Snow Flower
Seo In Young - Can't I Love

I hate my internet line, i've restarted my modem for more than 15 times. Everytime i reset it, it would only last me 3-5 minutes. I managed to catch some news this afternoon, but i still didn't get the full story, blur blur diao. I texted and asked Stanley about it. Found out that CLHS dragon boat capsized during training and there were people missing and dead. I believe most of you know more about the details than me, so i won't talk much about it.

I was on my way to my Chemistry and Biology tuition when news hit me. I couldn't concentrate much during class, i kept fading in and out. After the lesson, we saw Mr. Cheah downstairs, waiting for his daughter. His face was all white and his eyes were teary. He told us the casualties and it hit me hard. I really hoped that they aren't anyone i knew. But it turned out that one of missing ones, Yong Xiang is my classmate, Yi Zhang and Brendon were my YE seniors and Jason.....

I always see mishaps and unfortunate accidents on TV but i never thought that it could happen to people so near to me. When i saw Jason's body on the news, i was like oh my god, how could that happen to him, he was such a great guy, he didn't deserve this. I'm planning to register for LEO Club tomorrow and the president is gone today, what the hell. Anyway, i'll still join LEO and give all i can to support it. Rest In Peace Jason.

Yong Xiang. I saw you at the school bookstore almost everyday since we were in afternoon session. I never really had a chance to get to know you, most of your friends were from last year's B class, i don't know many of them. This year, you came up to the same class as me, i'm slowly warming to your buddy who sits beside you, Kean Hean. But i haven't really talked to you. In fact, we never had a proper conversation. Now that your missing, my only regret is that i didn't grab the opportunity to know u sooner. I don't know if you're are still alive to see this post, i bet you didnt even know i have a blog. Anyway, i hope miracles happen, that i could still see u again and make friends =)

I see plurks, facebook posts including my friends, most of them are complaining and cursing the authorities. Guys i know you are very sad and angry, but what can you achieve by spitting foul language at them? Some may be constructive but some aren't. No point crying over spilt milk, no point blaming people for someone who is already dead. You can't bring the dead back to life by just firing bad words. I would join in the cursing mayhem if that could happen.

The NT7 news sms poll concluded in a 97% agreement that action must be taken against the school authorities. OMG, what is going to happen to our school.... I hope our principals will be alright tomorrow, especially our beloved co-curricular principal Mr. Cheah. From what i've heard, Dr. Wee Ka Siong will be coming to our school, don't you dare to offend us or fiddle with our temper, us chung ling kias will screw you until you go home without your pants. Lol, seriously there's talk of throwing shoes at him. But i don't think i have the guts to do that, you could get expelled for that, or any other heavy disciplinary action. I know i'm a CHICKEN MOTHER. But i will not jeopardize my opportunity to study in this school. However, i will still support verbally lah, i'll BOO along with you guys, you can bet on me being one of the loudest XD.

Weird, i'm sad, very sad. But i don't feel like crying, i don't know why. I will mourn and grieve for those who passed away. Jason, i will pay my respect to you later at night. As for others who are still missing, i pray for you, may you return home safe and sound.

What's passed must pass, there's nothing else we could do but move on. I'm not saying we should forget about this tragic incident, but we have more important goals to focus on. Never take life for granted, mishaps could happen when you least expect it. Life is precious, appreciate everyone around you and cherish every moment while you are still alive. Live life to the fullest, leave no regrets behind.

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

Live with no excuses and love with no regrets

- Montel

Before someone's tomorrow has been taken away, cherish those you love, appreciate them today.

- Michelle C. Ustaszeski