Always be thankful (Formal Blog)

I'm going to watch my first F1 race with Dad.
Excitement brims in me.
The journey there seems eternity.
I can't wait!
We reach.
I take a seat.
Ouch! It's scorching!
I watch for the cars.
One zooms past. It's blaring loud, a blur.
Fleas start biting me.
"Dad, when does the race end?"

Today was Hwa Chong's annual sports meet with Nanyang Girls High School. The atmosphere for the spectators was relatively relaxed. Probably many of us took this as an opportunity to excuse ourselves from the daily hectic lifestyle. But I have to admit it was pretty fun, especially watching our classmates and several teachers race.

It was a pity one of our classmates starting blocks was faulty, resulting in a bad start and eventually an unsatisfactory position. Well it's okay, I'm sure he tried his best. But at least our class came in second in the four times hundred metre race. (: HOORAY!

All in all it was a great experience for my first inter-school sports meet in Hwa Chong. The weather was expectedly hot and at a point of time I thought I would suffer from a heatstroke or dehydration (ok, maybe that's a bit too exaggerated (: ). I emerged alive thankfully. It was also heartening to see a Milo truck drive up full of cold Milo, although I only took one cup. There were many people who annoyed me by either taking two to three cups for themselves at once, or drinking up the whole cup of Milo before refilling it again at the same time, causing a long queue. Such is the typical Singaporean.

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I presented my book talk in front of my class today. Initially, I had wanted to use a powerpoint slide to refer to several of the main points I had prepared, and then elaborate from then on. However, it was revealed by Mr Spelmer that powerpoints were to be banned from today onwards. I was deeply disappointed as I had spent a great deal of time preparing the slides and needed several of them for reference. Still, I managed to produce what I would rate myself as a 6.5/10 or 7/10? I hope I haven't made any major mistakes in the presentation itself, although I did leave out a few points I had listed down on the powerpoint. Hoped the book talk was enjoyable anyway. (:

Well after viewing my bookshelf, here are my parents' comments:

Father -

I find the e-bookshelf a very interesting way of getting our kids engaged in sharing their reading habits with their peers and parents. I would like to see this e-bookshelf being used to leverage the depth and scope of reading for Mattheus. Most of all, I feel that this is a very good tool and platform for the kids as they move into the e-savvy age.

Keep going forward, Matt and keep it up!!

Mother -

A very interesting and unique way to introduce and share your views with your friends and others about the books you have read. I get to have a greater understanding of your reading habits and diet.. your likes and dislikes, preferences for fiction, suspense or autobiography Additionally, your rating and review of the books will be helpful in guiding me to make my choice for my next reading or purchase. Good job Matt i enjoy visiting your E-Shelf:)