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Kodomo (Children in Japanese)

Contributed by: Choo Jia Ming, 18
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It’s been long since I ever felt like I wanted to go back to being a kid.
The first week of the June Holidays was nearly over and I really felt like the remaining three weeks were barely enough for me to rest and rejuvenate for the new term.
 
Anyway I went down to […]

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

teen thots…

..on pseudobookclub

“This VAT programme would definitely broaden my horizon and my social circle.”
~ Chun En, 15
“Today sure was an interesting day, I have lots of takeaways and looking forward to the next sesison.”
~ Ingrid Ho, 15
“I had a very great time as the circumstances forced me to adapt to the situation and to put my […]

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Have you come across a comic journal/blog?

Is that you in this comic strip?

This is Sarah’s first contribution entitled “routine” and can be found at http://www.leemeixia.com/
Ivan (aka my manager) introduced Sarah’s blog to me one day and insisted that I took a look at her blog.
I couldn’t believe my eyes after visiting this young lady’s  blog. It’s really amazing how she expresses herself through the use of […]

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Born Unintelligent - Part 2

 (Ed.: We continue Shirley’s  story from Born Unintelligent - Part 1.)
By Shirley Lim, ITE Bishan

Although I had decided to strive hard in my studies, it was not easy for me as I was a slow learner. I did not have enough time to catch up, so I did not fare well in my PSLE exams.
I […]

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Born Unintelligent - Part 1

(Ed.: We selected “Born Unintelligent” by Shirley Lim, from the publication “Journeys of strength, love and faith”, published by School of Business & Services, ITE Bishan. As part of our partnership, ITE College Central has given us the permission to post this second story on our blog.  “Don’t Take Back My Angel” by Sangeetha d/o V Nadarajaan was another story […]

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Don’t Take Back My Angel - Part 2

(Ed.: We continue Sangeetha’s story from Don’t Take Back My Angel - Part 1 )
By Sangeetha d/o V Nadarajaan, ITE Bishan

That dreadful year, my uncle informed us that Aunt Cindy had a fall and that she was suffering from such intense backache that she could not even walk.
Coincidentally, this happened a week before Christmas and I had gotten […]

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Don’t Take Back My Angel - Part 1

(Ed.: The following featured story is found in the publication “Journeys of strength, love and faith” - a compilation of stories written by ITE Bishan students for an essay competition, organized by School of Business & Services, ITE Bishan. As part of our partnership, ITE College Central has given us the permission to publish these inspirational stories by teens on Y.O! blog.)
By Sangeetha […]

Saturday, December 29th, 2007