Alright, I went to school today, hauling a massive load of Form 3 textbooks in my bag.
Honestly, I felt that if I carried the books for too long, my shoulder could become dislodged!
Anyway, Hazwan, Ashman, Hari, Sehran and I organised a chess competition.
Hey, there was nothing else we could do!
So, we played Chess for almost 5 hours non-stop!!!
Alright, now for the important part.
I played a match with Winnie Hong, the best Chess player in my school.
I was Black and she was White.
I used the Petrov Defense, one of my favourite Black openings.
And it worked so well!
I used my two well-placed Knights to maintain enormous pressure on Winnie's position.
I was actually winning!!!
But then, I made the biggest mistake ever!
I sacrificed my Knight for two of Winnie's Kingside pawns.
That was my big mistake and it cost me the game!
I don't believe it!!!
I could have won if only I was more conservative!!!
[ sigh ]
Why did I have to make that sacrifice?! I should have played like how Hari usually plays - "passive and conservative".
But that wouldn't be me, now wouldn't it?
Nah! I think I'll stick to my aggressive, flamboyant gameplay.
My days as a "passive and conservative" player are long gone!
Conclusively, I really blew that game with Winnie big-time!!!
Anyway, I've discovered that the Petrov Defense is actually very effective ( if you know how to transpose it properly, that is! ).
I used it, and it gained me considerably powerful initiative against opponents such as Winnie and Haritharan!
It's so awesome!!!
And I think I'm gonna try and use the Stonewall Attack tomorrow.
I've never used the Stonewall Attack against my friends at school.
Chances are that it might work brilliantly!
The explanation in Wikipedia makes the Stonewall seem like a very solid and reliable opening.
Oh well, it's worth a shot!
Okay, I guess that's it.
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
More About Chess!!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
MSN on the fritz again!
Alright, I'm here again.
Okay, before I was banned from using the computer due to the PMR Examination, I made a video using the audio from the 300 trailer and videos from the video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
And it turned out awesome!
I synchronised the audio with the videos so well!
You should go and check it out, it's really cool!!!
I've posted it on YouTube.
You can check it out here:
Star Wars The Force Unleashed 300 Trailer
Don't forget to leave some "constructive criticism", kay?
Because for me, there's always room for improvement!
Oh, and never forget to rate and comment!!! [ smiles ]
Anyway, my Windows Live Messenger is on the fritz again!
I was using the old version of Windows Live Messenger and I didn't encounter any problems whatsoever.
But one day, when I tried to sign in, a message appeared that indicated it was compulsory for me to upgrade to the latest version of Windows Live Messenger.
And the latest version of Windows Live Messenger is NOT compatible with my computer.
Somehow, it doesn't seem to work!
So, I'll be using Yahoo! Messenger until further notice...
Anyway, all the Form 3 students are required to hand in all their textbooks tomorrow.
Wow, that's going to be tough work!
Especially since the combined weight of all the textbooks put together is immensely heavy!
Oh well...
I guess that's it.
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Still tense even after PMR is over!!!
Okay, I've got something really awesome to say...
The PMR Examination is over!!!
And to tell you the truth, the exams were quite easy, even Sejarah!
Well, I'm just so glad it's over!
But my brother still has his End-Of-Year Examinations this week, so I still can't use the computer that much...
Oh well...
Anyway, guess what happened during the Kemahiran Hidup Examination?
I had a horrible stomachache!
Luckily, I managed to hold out until the exam was over.
Getting a stomachache during the middle of the PMR Examination is the worst thing that has ever happened to me!
Alright, after PMR, I followed Ashman, Hazwan and Sehran to Haritharan's house.
We played the boardgame, Risk.
And we had loads of fun!
Honestly, playing Risk makes you more tense than taking the PMR Exam!
We only played one game, but it was cramped with military and political complications!
It was the most interesting Risk match I've ever played!
I can even put together the storyline of the game we played!
If you don't wanna read it, I'm not forcing you, kay?
For those of you who ACTUALLY want to read what happened, then read on!
Besides, this is just a way where I can use my awesome English language skills to beautifully describe everything that happened during the climatic battle!
Try not to fall asleep while reading, yeah?
( P.S. Try to create a mental picture of a world map. Or even better, actually bring out a real world map! Trust me, it helps to visualise the conflict better! )
Firstly, here are the troop concentrations:
Ashman - Eastern Australia, Central Asia, Northern Europe
Andrew - Western Australia, South East Asia, Japan, Iceland, US Eastern Coast
Sehran - US Western Coast, North East of Asia, Ukraine
Hazwan - Eastern Africa, Middle East, Southern Europe
Haritharan - South America, Western Africa, Central America
Alright, the game is turn-based. I moved first, Sehran second, Hari third, Ashman fourth, and Hazwan's last.
Okay, here's what happened:
TURN 1
1. Ashman and I mobilised our troops. We considered each other enemies because we both were fighting for control of Australia.
2. Sehran annihilates my outposts in the US Eastern Coast, conquers most of Asia and links the Ukraine with his other territories. Sehran's Empire is established. Later, Sehran attempts to invade my outpost in Iceland, but fails.
3. Hari invades the territories in Southern Europe. An alliance is formed between Hari and Sehran.
4. Ashman adds more reinforcements to his capital in Eastern Australia. He begins a passive battleplan.
5. Hazwan attacks Hari's position in North Africa and isolates Hari's territories in Southern Europe.
TURN 2
6. I conquer Mongolia and add more troops to my Western Australian capital, afraid that Ashman might attack me at any moment.
7. Sehran, realising that his capital is vulnerable from an attack from Asia, reinforces Northern Asia.
8. Hari regains control of North Africa and mounts a successful attack on Hazwan's capital in Madagascar. Haritharan's Empire is established. Hazwan's last pockets of resistance are in the Middle East and in Spain.
9. Ashman, Hazwan and I form an alliance to avoid being annihilated by the Imperial Powers ( Sehran and Hari ).
10. Hazwan attempts to gather forces in the Middle East and to control the passage between East and West, therefore preventing Hari's armies from attacking Asia.
TURN 3
1. Due to the alliance I formed with Ashman, I was able to mobilise all my East Australian defenders to Central Asia, denying Sehran access into Asia.
2. Sehran, fearing I might use my large, newly mobilised army to smash through his defenses in Asia and attack America via Alaska, reinforces his Northern Asian territories.
3. Hari annihilates Hazwan's troops in Spain and strengthens his foothold in Southern Europe. He gets ready to unleash his armies upon the Middle East.
4. I voluntarily give up my outpost in Iceland so that Ashman may use it as a spring board for his invasion of Sehran's US capital via Greenland. He also splits Sehran's Empire in two and isolates the Ukraine by conquering the Urals.
5. Hazwan further solidifies his foothold in the Middle East. Ashman agrees to voluntarily give up India to Hazwan.
TURN 4
1. I reinforce my armies in Central Asia and Japan with more troops, not only defending Asia from Sehran's Empire, but threatening to break through Sehran's defenses and, together with Ashman's European forces, unleash a multi-front offensive into America.
2. Sehran reconnects his broken empire by retaking the Urals from Ashman.
3. Hari invades the Middle East, but suffers extremely heavy casualties due to tenacious resistance put up by Hazwan's trroops. The bulk of Hari's Imperial Army is destroyed.
4. Hazwan heroically sacrifices himself by offering India, his last territory, to Ashman and I, thus gaining us a troop bonus. We accept the offer, Ashman takes India, and Hazwan leaves the game.
TURN 5
1. I strengthened my position in Central Asia because I knew that an attack into Hari's Empire in Europe or an attack into Sehran's Empire in America would be too risky. If my army gets destroyed, there would be nothing to stop the Imperial Powers from utterly destroying Ashman and I.
2. Sehran plays a passive move and reinforces his territories, mobilising the bulk of his troops into Siberia.
3. Hari eliminates Ashman's positions in Northern Europe. Unable to find a clear route into Asia, he betrays Sehran and conquers Sehran's position in the Ukraine. Hari controls all of Europe, which means that his Empire now spans across 3 continents. The Alliance between Hari and Sehran is cancelled.
4. Ashman strengthens his troop concentrations in Eastern Australia and comes up with a battleplan where I mobilise ALL of my South East Asian reserves and group them in my position in Central Asia. Ashman plans to mobilise his massive East Australian Army by taking my positions in Indonesia and Siam, but leaving my capital in Western Australia intact.
TURN 6
1. The first part of Ashman's battleplan comes into fruition. I reinforce all my South East Asian troops and congregate them in Mongolia.
2. Sehran, who was betrayed by Hari, forms an Alliance with Ashman and I. The great tension between my troops and Sehran's troops finally come to an end. With the promise that my armies won't attack Sehran's territories in Northern Asia, Sehran mobilises his Imperial Army to attack Hari's Empire from Central America and the Urals.
3. Hari, realising that he was in trouble, reinforces his Middle Eastern territories and conquers India.
4. Ashman begins the mobilisation of his East Australian army by taking South East Asia, hoping to get his army into Asia and into the fight.
TURN 7 ( FINAL TURN )
1. I strengthened my massive army for the final time and waited for my next turn before I commenced with the final thrust into Hari's Empire. My army represented the most amount of troops concentrated in only one territory.
2. Sehran liberates Iceland and Peru from Hari's Empire. Then, he mobilises most of his troops to Peru to make the final push towards Hari's capital, which is further south.
3. Hari reinforces his territories in a last ditch effort to defend his Empire from the onslaught of the Allied armies.
After Turn 7, which was around 1pm, Sehran had to leave because his parents had arrived.
I had to leave as well. I was supposed to walk all the way to my brother's school and wait for my mother there.
So, Ashman, Sehran and I agreed to end the war and offer a peace proposal to Hari. We didn't have much of a choice, anyway.
And so ends the awesome Risk match!
I hope you didn't find it too boring!
And several prominent characters emerged from this match, as quoted by Ashman:
1. Hazwan = For valiantly sacrificing himself in order to keep the Allied Forces in the game! He also prevented Hari from entering Asia via the Middle East.
2. Sehran = For realising the dream of the Tsars: Conquering and maintaining an empire that spanned the whole of Russia AND the United States!
3. Andrew ( me ) = For preventing Sehran from penetrating into the heartland of Asia by amassing the greatest amount of troops ever concentrated in just one region!
4. Hari = For conquering a gigantic empire that spans three continents - South America, Africa, and Europe!
5. Ashman = For masterminding the great mobilisation battleplan that involved the deployment of my Western Australian Army and his Eastern Australian Army to the frontline!
Well, this game proves that good ( Allied Forces ) will always triumph over evil ( Hari's Empire )!
Oh, speaking of board games, I've just renewed my list of favourite Chess openings!
Yay!
Here it is:
WHITE
1. King's Gambit
2. Benko Opening
3. Bishop's Opening
4. Stonewall Attack
BLACK
1. Symmetrical King's Pawn / Queen's Pawn Opening
2. Sicilian Defense
3. Petrov Defense
4. Albin / Falkbeer Countergambit
Well, I guess that's it for now.
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
More Videos On YouTube!
Well, I'm here again.
And could you believe that the PMR Examination is on the week after next week?!
That's so fast!
[ gulp ]
I guess I have to study like crazy now!
Well, maybe in the afternoon...
I just can't concentrate in the morning.
I'll just fall asleep again!
Hmmm, let me see....
I really need to focus on my weakest subjects:
1. Bahasa Melayu
2. Kemahiran Hidup Bersepadu P4 ( Perdagangan dan Keusahawanan )
I think Sejarah is quite okay...
So I only need to worry about BM and KH.
I always get B for the two subjects I've stated above...
[ sigh ]
Anyway, I've just created another video using the files from the SMKBJ 3 Omega Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde project.
Don't remember?
Oh well...
As a matter of fact, I made two videos!
I've posted them on YouTube.
They're voice-overs.
I used the videos from the Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde project and synchronized them with the sound from the official trailer of the video game "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" and the official trailer of the movie "300".
It was quite fun making them!
Ahhh, editing videos....
It provided a much needed welcome break after my hours of studying...
Well, if you want to see them, here are the links:
SMKBJ 3 Omega Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde: The Force Unleashed Voice-over
SMKBJ 3 Omega Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde: 300 Voice-over
Please, don't hesitate to leave any comments or maybe some "constructive criticism" on the videos as well!
Okay, I guess that's it.
Oh, and remember, every post that I post here might just well be my last post until after the PMR Examination is over!
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
One Line Posts?
Alright, truth be told, I'm extremely bored.
I know I should be anxious and nervous because of the upcoming PMR Examination.
There's only 2 weeks left!
But I've been studying like crazy!
My mother doesn't seem to think so...
No matter how much I study, she'll always say that I'm not studying hard enough.
[ sigh ]
Oh well...
There's nothing interesting happening so far.
Except that my mum claims that the Singapore MOE ( Ministry Of Education ) are going to mail the results of the ASEAN Scholarship Interview this week!
I'm so nervous!!!
Honestly!
If the letter says that I got the scholarship, than that will be a good thing!
But if it turns out that I didn't get the scholarship, it's okay, I guess.
I mean, I get to stay here with all my friends and family, right?
[ nervous gulp ]
Okay, this could be my last post until after the PMR Examination.
Because there's nothing much interesting to blog about!
My mind is already orientated for studying, studying and more studying!
Unless I go for those really short and simple posts like the ones in Jaslyn's blog.
Or maybe those "one line" posts in Wai Kit's blog.
Everyone seems to think they're awesome!
But than I'll have no use for my Star Wars pictures!
Hmmm......
Okay, I guess that's it.
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Tsunami At Haeundae?
Alright, this is one of those really, really extremely rare times where my mother is lenient enough to let me use the computer.
So I get to blog!
Yay!
Hey, don't judge me!
I've been studying really, really hard, okay?
I'm not that lazy!
This is my 111th post, by the way...
Anyway, I watched a movie called "Tsunami At Haeundae" yesterday.
It's a Korean movie.
Apparently, according to the reviews I've read on the Internet, "Tsunami At Haeundae" is a three-in-one movie.
Disaster, romance, and comedy all rolled into one!
And the best part is that the the special effects on this movie are done by the special effects team who worked on the blockbuster "The Day After Tomorrow"!
I watched it at the TGV cinema at Sunway Pyramid.
I've got to admit, it wasn't half bad!
The movie isn't just about a mega-tsunami slamming into Haeundae.
The plot also intertwines around the love lives of the characters.
Some of the characters also provide comical relief to ensure the movie doesn't become to boring or anything.
Overall, it was a very good movie!
You should go and watch it if you haven't!
Speaking of movies, I'm also looking forward to watching a movie called "2012" which is gonna be released by the end of this year.
As you might have guessed by now, it's something to do with the Apocalypse.
But another reason why I want to watch this movie is because Roland Emmerich is directing it.
For your information, Roland Emmerich turns out to be the director for two of my all-time favourite movies, "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow".
But I don't want to clog my mind with movies.
I still have my PMR examinations, remember?
Did I mention that I really, really hate BM?
I think I have.
Oh well...
Alright, I guess that's it.
I gotta go and record the song "I'm Still Here" by John Rzeznik.
Do me a favour. Don't check out the music video.
It sucks. Honestly.
I just like the music and the way he sings the song.
Oh, and before I forget,
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Sunday, September 13, 2009
A Very Noisy Birthday Party!
Alright, I'm here.
And I'm proud to say that this is my 110th post on Blogger!
Yay for me!
Anyway, I just came back from my cousin's birthday party.
It was her 6th birthday and we celebrated it at Pizza Hut, Kota Kemuning.
She also invited a whole lot of her friends to come to her party.
They made one hell of a noise!
I couldn't even eat in peace!
I don't know how can small little kids like them produce so much noise!
Coupled with the fact that the Pizza Hut outlet is not really that big. The noise was deafening, I tell you!
I took some pictures with my mother's handphone.
If only I had a camera handphone myself, then I wouldn't have to bug her so much.
Oh well...
Here they are!
Alright, other than that, I changed my music player again!
I added the song "Come Back To Me" by David Cook.
While I was in the car on the way to the party, I heard this song and it immediately caught my attention.
It sounded quite nice, I thought to myself.
So I decided to add it to my music player!
Alright, as you all know ( and if you don't know, just keep reading... ), this is my last post until after the PMR Examinations are over.
The real, legitimate, bona fide "Penilaian Menengah Rendah" Examinations.
No more trials or anything like that.
This is the real deal.
This is the big one...
And there's only 24 days left to go!
So, I have to study for it starting tomorrow.
[ sigh ]
I'll miss blogging...
Oh yeah, before I forget, if you happen to see me online on Messenger or Facebook or whatever, don't immediately assume it's me, kay?
Because my brother might be using the computer, and he couldn't be bothered to sign out for me.
However, there are some extremely rare occasions where my mother is lenient enough to actually let me to use the computer for a short while.
So, whether I'm online or not actually depends on the situation, and my mother's mood!
Well, I guess that's it!
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
The Picture Of Gerard Way!
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Okay, I'm here.
As you can see, I've finally posted the Gerard Way picture that Jannah wanted.
Jannah, I hope you're happy!
Anyway, I have to go to my cousin's birthday party later.
I'll try and publish my 110th post when I come back...
And today's the last day I get to use the computer until after the PMR Examination.
Starting from tomorrow, I'm going to have to focus all my attention on studying for the PMR Exam.
I don't know if I can last that long!
But I realised that PMR is in 24 days!
That's less than month!
And now my mother is playing the guilt trap on me worse than ever!
It's really frustrating!
[ tugs at hair ]
Oh well, I guess I'll have to use the computer to the maximum today.
Okay, I guess that's it for now.
I'll try and squeeze out another post when I come back...
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Urban Dictionary?
Okay, as you might have noticed, my font size is now smaller.
I realised that the main reason why my posts were so long was because my word font was quite big.
So, I tweaked it down by a notch.
And yet, it really makes a big difference!
If you don't like the change, please don't hesitate to tell me, kay?
Alright, here's a little something I found on Jaslyn's blog.
It's something called urban dictionary.
It's some sort of dictionary.
Only this time, it doesn't just give you the meaning of normal words, but names as well!
So I decided to type in my name.
Here are the results that popped out:
1. andrew
Ultra cool, Usually hot or at least sort of cute. Awesome sense of style, music, and humor. Sexy, awesome kisser.
2. Andrew
The boy's name Andrew \a-nd-rew, an-drew\ It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man, warrior".
3. andrew
The Newest breed of Penguin.
These are just some of the many results that appeared.
I think the "Newest breed of penguin" thingy is a bit controversial...
I don't know whether to believe if my name actually has a meaning in it!
You can go and check out Urban Dictionary here:
Urban Dictionary
Well, I guess that's it for now.
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
Am I A Good Student?
Okay, I first saw this tag on Lynn's blog.
It's also on Jaslyn's blog.
That's all I know...
I'm just going to do it because it's interesting!
Don't worry! I'll be totally honest!
Well, here goes...
Level 1:
[x] Sleep in class
[x] Talked in class
[x] not seating at your own place in class
[x] Scolded by a teacher
[ ] Litter the classroom
[ ] Did not do your homework at least 15 times
[ ] Submitted your homework late at least 10 times
[ ] Came late for school at least 10 times
[ ] brought/wore home clothes without school's permission
[ ] brought/wore jewellery to school
[ ] did not pay attention in class for at least 60% of the time
[ ] cried out "sian" or "wa lao wei"and"diam cet lar" to the teacher
[ ] plucked a flower/ killed a plant in school
[x] copied other people's homework in desperation
[x] played a trick on your classmates/teacher
Total so far: 6
Level 2:
[ ] sent for detention class
[x] late in class
[x] not wearing your school uniform (if you have) properly
[ ] shouted at the top of your voice during lesson time
[x] scolding vulgarities in class
[ ] spotted hairstyle deemed unacceptable by the school
[ ] used a school facility without school's permission
[ ] played soccer/basketball or any other sports in classroom
[ ] singing loudly during lesson
[x] walking around the class aimlessly during lesson time
[ ] did not greet the teacher properly
[x] went to the toilet during lesson time without permission
[ ] played a trick on the teacher during april fools
[ ] used the teacher's table as a rubbish dump
[ ] made yourself a nuisance to the teacher
Total so far: 11
Level 3:
[ ] was asked to stay back after school/ break time
[x] made a fool out of morning assembly
[ ] wasted the school's toilet paper
[ ] sabotaged someone
[x] irritated someone
Total so far: 13
Level 4:
[ ] forged your parent's signature
[ ] forged a classmate's signature
[ ] forged a teacher's signature
[ ] made rude remarks to the school cleaners in front of them
[ ] flew a paper aeroplane down from the school from at least the fourth storey
Total so far: 13
Level 5:
[ ] fiddling with your handphone during lesson time
[ ] played with your PSP in school
[ ] using school computer to play games without a teacher's permission
[ ] listened to an MP3 player in school
[ ] messed with the teacher's pigeon hole
Total so far: 13
Level 6:
[ ] vandalising with school property
[ ] tried to defame your school in public
[x] used the internet to scold teachers
[ ] fought with someone in school
[ ] shoplifted in school
Total so far: 14
Level 7:
[ ] cheated in a class test
[ ] cheated in a school examination
[ ] cheated for your PSLE/ GCE 'O' or 'A' Level Examination
[x] Lied to your teacher
[ ] played truancy for hall assemblies/ specific lessons
Total so far: 15
Level 8:
[ ] took drugs in school
[ ] smoked in school
[ ] set fire to something in the school
[ ] locked the teacher out of the classroom
[ ] played truancy just after coming to school just to take attendance
Total so far: 15
Level 9:
[x] refused to pay school fees
[ ] cheated the school money
[ ] stole things which belonged to the school
[ ] bullied someone in school
[ ] pranked called your school
Total so far: 16
Level 10:
[ ] raised your voice/shouted against a student leader
[ ] raised your voice/shouted against a teacher
[ ] raised your voice/shouted against your discipline master/mistress
[ ] raised your voice/shouted against your vice-principal
[ ] raised your voice/shouted against your principal
Total so far: 16
Level 11:
[ ] brought weapons to the school
[ ] brought real firearms to the school
[ ] brought a real bomb to the school
[ ] fired a real weapon in the school with the motive to frighten/kill
[ ] dressed up as a terrorist to school
GRAND TOTAL : 16
Ranks:
If you are between 0-15 - {I am a good student}
If you are between 16-20 - {I am a good student but with occasional trouble}
If you are between 21-30 - {I am an average student}
If you are between 31-40 - {I am a bad student}
If you are between 41-50 - {I am a very bad student}
If you are between 51-60 - {I should have been caned by the discipline master}
If you are between 61-65 - {I should have been expelled from school}
If you are between 66-75 - {I should have been sent to a reformatory centre}
Well, that concludes it!
I am a good student but with occasional trouble!
It's kind of true, I guess.
Comment me, kay?
May the Force be with you...
