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POV of a marker.

If only I have the ability to scream, I would have done so long ago.Everytime this human being which is also known as a teacher uses me, he would often press my face against the whiteboard.It hurts and only I know how the feeling is. What do human beings call that feeling ? Pain, yes that is it.

That day, the class was being unnaturally noisy.Paper planes were thrown around in the classroom, students shouting at each other when talking even though both of them are just inches away. The teacher was using me to write a problem sum on the whiteboard. The letters he wrote were seen by my purple ink.Every letter he wrote made me scream though no one could hear me.This was self-suffering for me.As the teacher was busy writing the question, a paper plane hit him on the back of his head.

The class was suddenly silent.Not a single sound was heard from the students.Only the sound of the fan broke the silence.The teacher asked which of his students had threw the paper plane at him.No one answered him.Those noisy students had become somebody as coward as a rat.I gave a sigh of relief because finally my misery is over.Finally I was given a break from all those writing.Suddenly, one of the students raised his hand.He admitted that he was the one who had threw the paper plane at the teacher.

Gripping his hand tightly around me, the teacher raised his arm.With full force, he threw me towards the boy.With a blink of an eye, my face hit the student’s shirt and soon after, I was on the ground.My purple ink splattered all over his white and neatly ironed shirt.There I am now, on the ground.This was more painful than having my face pressed against the whiteboard.I definitely do not like being thrown around.

The bell suddenly rang and all the students rushed out of the classroom.The lesson ended,finally.I was left alone in the dark and on the ground.Tomorrow will be nothing but yet another misery for me.This must be the fate for every whiteboard marker like me.

Confessions Of A Novelist.

60000 copies sold within a week. I should organise a mini celebration for my achievement.Perhaps a champagne would do for tonight. I was thankful for this great news. What more could I asked for than having my faithful readers buying all my novels.I had published four hundred novels so far.However, behind this success, lurks a secret.

Who would ever thought that this novelist had been a failure. Yes, I had been a failure .I had received nearly 700 rejection slips for my first piece .Those memory still lingers in my mind. One by one the past memory came crawling back into my mind as I took a sip of champagne slowly .

 Those hardships I had face through , those rejection slips that got me crying for two nights and those people who never believed in me that I could become a famous novelist.It was like going through a living hell, having to face through obstacles after obstacles .Only my husband believed in me.Only I had faith in myself. I believed that I am capable of becoming a novelist.Those people would never be quiet until they see for themselves that I had published my first novel.

It was so hurtful for me at first to picked up those strength I had lost from crying. However, I told myself that instead of crying over being rejected, I should take that as a wake up call instead. A wake up call for me to work even harder to produce a better piece of story.I worked hard every day with a cup of coffee on my table and a soft melody playing on my radio to keep me awake. This hardship that I had to go through was tiring me. Sometimes, I was on the verge of giving up. However, my husband kept on encouraging me to keep on going. Even though some of those whom I knew told me that I was only wasting my time, I told them that I was only pursuing my dreams. I wanted to prove to them that I could actually be a novelist. It was only a matter of time.

After months of writing, I finally completed my first piece of novel. I was surprised that it was accepted.I felt like I had just won a battle.I gave a sigh of relief when the publisher said that my novel would be published within two weeks.This would shut those people up for once and have their mouth opened wide in amazement. My first novel was known to be the best selling novel for the month. 300 000 copies were sold .It seemed like my hardwork had paid off. I was speechless upon hearing the news.I knew that after today, I would keep on writing more novels. My dream of becoming a famous novelist would come true soon enough.

Here I am today. A successful novelist I should say. It was not fame that I seek, but I only wanted to pursue my dreams which I did.If I had given up the first time my piece of work was rejected, I could have not become what I am today.Like the saying goes,”Do not worry about failure but worry about the chances you miss when you do not even try.”Now, it is time to celebrate my achievement.

she sat heart-broken on her bed.

With bloodshot eyes, she sat weakly on her bed. Her tears had all dried up from crying and she had no more energy to lose even a single drop of tears anymore.She felt as if her world felt apart and her heart was broken like shattered glass.All wrapped around her soul now is the feeling of sorrow.All she knew was that after today, she would be living in agony .This was too painful and hurtful for her to bear.She knew that reality slapped her hard this time and that she was not strong to face through all this.It was enough having her heart broken and now she have to fight her way through the loneliness of the night.She vowed to herself,to never fall in love again.

Jake was angry at Diane’s accusations.

There was smoke coming out of his ears.His chest was moving up and down as he breathe profusely.He was burning with ire as soon as he heard those words coming out from Diane’s mouth.He clenched his fist tightly till his veins were revealing and as though he was ready to punch someone.He could not believe what he had heard from Diane.He thought she was his good friend and that he could rely on her.However, he stand corrected.He could not control his anger anymore after Diane’s accusations.His facial expression changed and his tone of voice raised. He was like a lion starving in hunger now and waiting to eat Diane up.

        A day at club, eternity in heaven.

                Nothing seemed right.Problems after problems came crawling into my life.How could I possibly be optimistic like I used to when nobody was there to give me encouragement.I used to be somebody who always believed in perseverance.I used to be so optimistic in everything that I do. I used to have faith in myself and stay strong when facing through difficulties.However, I was not who I used to be anymore after those problems came by at the same time.I tried real hard to be strong but I had to admit that I just could not.My tears had all dried up from crying and I felt that I was losing faith in myself.

                      I had difficulties completing my assignments and there were more assignments piling up.My siblings had been rather annoying these days as they kept on fighting for one toy.How I wish they could grow up faster and be matured.Only then would they ever fight for a toy anymore.My parents had been arguing a lot recently.It was about petty things which lead to a big fight.I just could not understand parents these days.When they argue,I was often distracted by it and could no longer concentrate on my assignments.Adding to those problems at home, I had a misunderstanding with my best friend Stephanie.It had always been about boys that caused us to argue.Assignments, family, friends.I seriously need a break from all of it.

                    It felt like heaven on Earth.I was oblivion to the world. For a moment, I really felt bliss. It had been quite some time since I last felt this way. With loud music blasting and laughters from the clubbers, it really felt like I was in heaven.My mind was at ease as those problems that had been clouding up my mind, faded away slowly.If I was given just one wish, I would wish to be in this state of mind  for eternity.Holding on to my half-filled glass, I stood up to join the crowd. Soon after, I was dancing to the beat of the music .

                 I felt much better this way. Spending my day at the club and meeting new friends.Even though I was not the type who goes clubbing, I would say that I much prefer being in this state.Away from those misery and definitely away from home. Let me get drunk and enjoy myself in the club.For this place I am at now was heaven to me.

• School is starting this Friday? I’m looking forward to the first day of school.I’ve got my mind set to face a brand new year,2009.Well,at least that is what I was hoping for.

Back to the last and final task.

3 things I’m looking forward to in 2009:

• A very good class like this year’s 2e4 .
• To be able to loose some weight.(I think that is a must for me)
• For 2009 to be a better year.

3 wish to achieve in 2009

• Achieve better results.At least getting a top 5 position for EOY.
• To be one hardworking girl and practice Mathematics everyday.
• Smile every single day no matter how my day is.

3 goals achieved in 2008

• I made it to the first class and taking pure sciences next year.
• I did not revise my work last minute like 2007.
• I was able to smile every single day not matter how my day was.

3 wishes for EL lessons in 2009

• More fun activities that could help improve my English Language.
• More outings as a class.
• More worksheets as a form of practice for us.

Hello .I took a long time to upload this picture.However,for the sake of doing this task,I waited patiently.As you can see,that is a picture of me playing archery.I went to Sunway Lagoon this december holidays.It had been 3 consecutive years that my family and I went to Sunway Lagoon for a holiday.

Reason,the fun we always had and the shopping spree we always do.It had also been a habit for us to bowl everytime we went there.However,this year we were disappointed because they are having some sort of a competition which i don’t bother to know.Therefore,no bowling for us this time round.I sure love bowling a lot that I was so disappointed at that point of time.

Therefore I sugggested on playing archery since i’ve never had the experience of it before.Well,for a first timer I really was bad at it.However I still had fun even though I envy my brother for being so good at it.He was after all a first timer as well and had no experience in archery.Better luck next time for me .If given another opportunity to play archery,I would love to.However,I had to bear the bodyache .Archery may look easy but let me tell you,it is so not.Well it depends on how fast you learn.It was a good experience though.I learned new things,new skills from archery itself.I still hoped to play bowling some day.I missed the fun of it that I enjoyed with my family .

To all,don’t hesitate to try new things because you might not know the fun of it.That is what I learned from the trip at Sunway Lagoon.Since life is short,I would love to learn as many things as I could.Maybe,just maybe,I would be a professional archery player.Come on,nothing is impossible.

 Physical & Emotional Abuse.

We often hear news about this topic.However,the victim is always a woman.Seldom do we hear man being abused.Well,in a relationship itself there must be ups and downs but even so why do people abuse their partners?Isn’t that cruel act ?

Definition of Physical & Emotional Abuse :

Physical abuse is physical force or violence that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. It includes assault, battery, and inappropriate restraint. adapted from http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/physical.html

Emotional abuse, like physical abuse, is used to control, demean, harm or punish a woman. While the forms of abuse may vary, the end result is the same – a woman is fearful of her partner and changes her behaviour to please him or be safe from harm.adapted from http://www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/emotional_abuse_facts.html

I kept on wondering why the victim can still be patient when they are being abused.I mean,have they no self-respect and let other people be mean towards them.Well,i believe that one of the reasons to why some people find it diffiult to leave their partners is because of LOVE.It is usually girls who are very serious in a relationship and will sacrifice anything to keep it strong.Anything even their own self.It’s funny how LOVE can brainwash a person.They seems to get hypnotised or something because they don’t know what is right and wrong already.Even if they are abused,they will just accept it .These people sure give LOVE A BAD NAME.

Other reasons are maybe because they are afraid of their partner.People are very daring to do anything from threatening to stalking someone.Those tragedies will surely petrified the victim’s emotions.Come on,I will be traumatised too.The abuser itself usually men,tend to give sweet promising words just to trick women.They may apologise afer abusing but then without the victim realising,it is like millions of apologies already.Like I’ve mentioned,it is probably because of the strong love feelings towards their partner.Everything is just a propaganda.If it comes to abuse,that is so not LOVE.Come on can’t they tell what is LOVE and what is ABUSE?Even the slightest thing like slapping your partner is called abuse.

People abuse their partner because of anger.Seriously,these people need anger management.If there is a misunderstanding or problem with your partner,the best way is to sit down and talk about it in a nice way.You should actually find out about our partner’s background first before getting into a serious relationship.If he or she is an alcoholic,the chances are they tend to be quite abusive.

What is a healthy relationship?

A healthy relationship should not have the word ABUSE in it.It should also be about understanding your own partner and giving them space for their own time.This mean,you don’t stalk or control your partner’s life.Love and care about your partner is very important .A good and healthy relationship must have its ups and downs.I mean,if not your relationship is going to be very dull if both you and your partners never fight.Well,that’s just how relationships should be.Even life have its ups and downs.However in order to obtain a good and healthy relationship,you have to solve your problems as soon as possible and solve it in a nice way .This mean,both parties are happy with it.Lastly,a good and healthy relationship is when there is happiness and laughter.

Final words,date a guy or girl who you think can give you a good and healthy relationship.People are not born stupid and they should not what is right and wrong.If it comes to abuse get out from that relationship of yours and stand for you rights.Love yourself first before others.

Well,I couldn’t insert the image.However,here is the website link.Look at the Toasted Twister.

http://www.kfc.com.sg/menu/studentspecials.asp

Alright,back to the task given.

Wonderful Version

• Toasted Twister has 2 pieces of very crispy chicken which is very mouth-watering when eaten.Besides that,it is topped with nicely diced tomatoes along with some mayonnaise.Not enough with that,Toasted Twister includes fresh green lettuce.Toasted Twister is not complete without the wrap.The toasting process of the wrap gives a very crispy effect to it.Toasted Twister sure to give you  an irresistable temptation.

Reality version

•  Toasted Twister ‘reality’ version only includes 1 piece of chicken which is somehow crispy.However,it is not up to the standard.You will see green lettuce but it is not as fresh as you think.Nicely diced tomatoes? I don’t think so.Yes,there is mayonnaise included but only a few splat of it.Lastly the wrap,it is not crispy like what it is supposed to be.See the major differences?

It is very often that advertisements give you a great impression of the food.However it is only to attract customers to buy their products.I always have the temptation to try out the food only to know that I was tricked by media.Yes I love Toasted Twister.However,I still hope that one day what I see in the television,is what I will get when I buy it next time.

First of all,I would like to congratulate Mr Barack Obama for winning the 2008 US election.I hope he will do a great job in years ahead for US.

Back to the task assigned,I think that the picture shown is very cute and I am sure there is a message behind it.I see that there is only one black man in the picture whereas he is surrounded by other white men.Personally,I think that this cartoon is trying to tell us that only this year has there been a black man elected as the president.The cartoon,illustrated by Patrick Moberg,has a message behind it .I believe that the message is to tell people that it is possible to have a black man being the president.This is so because maybe in recent years the people of US have not thought about it at all.What do I mean by this?

You see,in recent years the presidents of US had always been a white man.In 2008,when Barack Obama was chosen to be the candidate for President of the United States of America,he had given very good speeches .This speeches gives a good impression on him and that people are voting for him to be the next president.Therefore,with his black skin colour,it is possible for him to be the president of US.He is after all the new president of US.See what I mean now?

When I looked at the picture,the first question that popped in my head is,has there been racism in that country?

I am not a user of Facebook,so I am not aware of this Facebook suicide as mentioned .However,there are reasons to why people tend to deactivate their account.Yes,it is true that the Internet is not quite safe as there are strangers out there that you might not know and would like to make friends with you.As a user of Friendster,I do have strangers adding me to make friends with me.If they are somehow suspicious looking or trying to flirt around,I ignored them.Probably,that is one of the reason for people to deactivate their account.

People these days are getting involved in relationships and they are trying their very best not to have anything that can destroy their relationships.The boyfriends always keep track of who his girlfriend is making friends with and tend to get jealous easily.As a result to this,many misunderstandings happened and it is all because of Internet.How then do they stop all this? Simple,deleting or deactivating their Facebook ,Friendster or MySpace account.This,could also be one of the reasons to why Facebook suicide is common these days.If one is very serious in his or her relationship,they will do anything to save it .

You can do anything with the Internet.Agree? Well it is true.From making friends,to ruining your friend’s life.What do I mean by this? Well,you can simply make fun of your friend’s picture and display it on your Facebook or Friendster and even MySpace.They are definitely selfish and immature people.They are selfish because they don’t think of other people’s feelings when they were to find out about all this.I mean,it may be a form of entertainment for you but in acual fact,a nightmare for the victim.Why then are they called immature? This is so because,matured people doesn’t do all this.Matured people will think first before doing anything.There are many other entertainment why must making fun of other people be one of them? As a result to this,the victims will have low self-esteem and will only think badly of him/herself.Just think about it,when the victims looked at their picture that had been editted or being maked fun of,they will definitely feel bad and embarassed.Some people are very sensitive.Therefore,when they are a victim of this selfish acts,they will have low self-esteem.

I feel that it isn’t wrong to have social networkings site like Facebook or Friendster.In fact,I am an active user of Friendster .As long as you know the limits when making friends,I believe that social networkings will be safe.There isn’t a need to have meet-ups with the strangers you just met because there are dangers when meeting them.You may never know what kind of person they are.Afterall,looks may be deceiving.

The word ‘suicide’ is being used because in my opinion,it is to show that their account has died as in deactivated.Also maybe because,suicide is very often heard and commonly done these days.Prior to this,the word suicide used in Facebook suicide is maybe because it is common now and often people are deactivating their accounts.