[ The NutCase ]

Nadia : One of the only person who I could actually sit beside, never saying a word, and then walk away feeling like that was the best conversation I ever had. Thats how comfortable I am when I am with her. She represents "Serenity" And when I say Serenity, I don't mean "quiet". As long as she is there, regardless of what is happening, I feel safe when I am with her. “When Nadia is around, everything would be okay.”

I knew Nadia ever since I was 13. Among all of us, maybe she's the one who cares the most about the members of our group. She is someone who always "reads the atmosphere". Not only when we are in school, even when we are hanging out she would always give off a feeling that she is observing everything carefully. She observes them - Our faces, she watches them well. Without her, our group would fall apart. She is that type of person - how do i explain it - If there were only 3 sweets that everyone likes, she would be the first to say "It's okay, You can have it."

She seems to understand what I am thinking. Like when I'm thinking lets do something crazy, before I know it - she already on it. We click on that level. Even after all these years apart, it seems whenever we talk, those years never seem to have passed. She's still the girl I knew in sec school.

To a Girl who's smile makes everything worthwhile : -

" Without You, I can't even begin to imagine how dull my sec life would have been. Glad we dare to be crazy. Without you, my broken heart won't heal any faster. Glad you were there always, beside me. Without you, I won't be the person I am today. Thank you for just being you. Remember the crazy things you did for love? I was there, I've seen it, I've heard you tell me about it. Glad you survived it. Remember our after school walk home? In sec 1. Remember that? Ita was there too. Our laughter constantly ringing in my ear. Time seem to stood still then huh.. Glad we walked that path together. Remember the inter-class netball competitions. With sweat, tears & blood, Glad we fought on with all of our might despite whatever. Remember home economics? Next time I'll teach you how to scale a fish properly ok. [laugh] Glad you were my Partner. Lastly, Thanx for accepting me for who I am, Thanx for evry single one of those 365 days multiply by the 1-2-3-4 years, Thanx for always putting effort in our friendship, Thanx for just keeping it burning. May it never burn out. Not Now, not Tomorrow, not Ever. "

-: Allyphant

[ The StarGazer ]

Ita Suzana : Despite the many things that we have in common, we cannot be so much more different. She thinks ahead into the future, but for me I live in the present. She seeks for greater challenges, while I'm more or less easily contented. We worry about different things. Somehow in our special way, We help each other to grow into our own person. She's always somewhere near me, even though we're mostly apart now. How long has it been - 12 years? I've known her for half my life.

Ita has a very independent world of her own, whether for you to enter it, is for you to decide. However once you have taken a step in, I believe that you would sink in. She is a determine individual. As soon as she sets her mind to something, her determination would never waver. She also has a strong sense of self identity. Be it in work, or sports, once she decided "THIS", the passion she have towards it is amazing.

Back when we were 17, She once told a friend - "Alifah's my best friend." But I never returned that comment, even once. Maybe I'm shy, and maybe it sounds cheesy at that time - her words I remembered till today. But I haven't hear those words for a long time since. I regretted losing track of the one girl that meant a lot to me. I should have been a better friend.

To a Girl who makes dreams worth chasing for : -

" Without You, I can't imagine how directionless my sec life would have been. Glad you thought me how to dream. Without you, my secrets would have been such a burden. Glad to share with you those moments. Without you, my tears won't dry any faster. Glad you were always there, beside me. Remember the end of Sec 1 sabo? This senior hose water all over you. As pissed as you were, I also sensed that you were having fun. Can't forget your facial expressions then. Remember the migraines you had when in lower sec. Somedays, it got so bad that I felt helpless as a friend. Glad you got better. Remember the Sec 3 & 4 4x400 m relay. Although we narrowly missed out in Sec 4. I'm glad we ran our legs off together. Remember Astrology. Yes. Your beloved astrology. You can talk about them for hours. Most of the time I don't understand any of it. Well 90% of the time. [laugh] But I can sensed your happiness from deep within. Please continue telling me about it. Lastly, Thanx for letting me be me, Thanx for not judging me, Thanx for being patient with my antics, my late arrivals, and my last min cancellations. I'll work on being a better friend. Call me at 3 or 5 am in the morning. Call me when I'm here, there or somewhere. I'll listen. Here is to the next 10 years. And many more 10 years to come. "

- : Allyphant

The Start of Something New.

During my first year, I was a social butterfly, fluttering around to different cliques. My sitting arrangement in class was somewhat bizzare. At 1 point, I was seated in front, next right at the back, then somewhere in the middle - all over the place it seems. Naturally I mixed and mingled with those around me. However there will always be a point where you wished you had a group to call your own - the first whom you run to to spill on your latest crush, the first to hear from about the latest gossip, the first with whom to do the craziest stuffs, and the first you go to for a shoulder to cry on. Before I knew it, these special human beings came along and became a part of me.

" At this moment, there are 6 billion, 4 hundred, 71 million, 8 hundred, 18 thousand, 6 hundred, 71 people in the world. Some are running scared.. some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day.. others are just now facing the truth. Some are evil men at war with good, and some are good.. struggling with evil. 6 billion people in the world, 6 billion souls -- and sometimes.. all you need is 1. "

- [ Peyton Sawyer, One Tree Hill ]

First Daze.

Growing up in Pasir Ris, I attended a school that is a neighbourhood away - Tampines Sec. Far away from my parents eyeview, at that age that was my definition of what freedom is. 'Normal' for us meant seeking separation from our parents. The school is situated right infont of the 2 largest malls in the east. It looked set to be our place of worshipped for the next 4 years - our ultimate playground. Before long the school became our santuary and the mall became our temple.

Entering a new school can be nerve-racking, sharing it with hundreds other unknown students can be even more intimidating. The endless halls and hundreds of classroms were overwhelming but i took it in with all the pleasure of starting a new adventure. As i scan every corner of the canteen.. hoping for a familiar face, I saw May & Safinah (Ex primary school mates) walking towards me. I take a breath and say to my self - "Everything will be fine".

" Welcome to a Life of Insecurity & Paralyzing Self-Doubt. "

- [ Seth Cohen, The O.C ]

Love is All About High School.

Back then, I was like any other adolescent - full of life, beaming with enthusiasm, exuding from confidence and tormented by raging hormones and uncontrollable emotions. The world was my oyster and It was mine to be conquered. A time of zero responsibility and endless dreams. That secondary school life was the most beautiful thing that I had encountered. Its where we make life long friends, where we meet our first loves. A place where we learn not only about equations and formulas, but about the bigger picture. 10 years on, somewhere I lost some of that "youthful exuberance". . Where is that Girl ? That Girl was full of life ! That Girl was full of hope ! That Girl was ME.

" Human cells are made thousands of times in a day. When a week passes, though a person may still look the same, they will slowly change into another being. Who I am now... only exists in this moment. I don't want what I am feeling right now to vanish. I want to ___... In that way, I want to be unique, be my own self. Worrying about how you are perceived and judged by other everyday. Being in that situation, spending my days in suffering. I don't want it. I want to make deep, deep friendships. I want to experience a strong and sincere youth. I want to ___ ... I want to do it.. I want to do it.. I want to do it.. "

- [ Shinomura Etsuko, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi ]