(quoting users who asked how I'm doing)
I'm doing good! I transferred to a public school (I forgot if I already told you guys that I've been studying in a private school all my life, until now lol) and I've already joined workshops

one is for journalism. I had no experience but I was chosen to go with other selected students. I didn't even audition (? or is attend or join the right term) for their elimination round, but the journalism coach asked me to try and make an article (they did the elim round the day before the workshop thingy happened btw) and they somehow chose me

the workshop was held at another national high school. and the other one is for science investigatory project. although I do have experience when it comes to SIP, that's why they chose me

meanwhile, this was held at our school but the speaker was from the other national high school (am I making any sense, I've lost a lot of braincells me thinks)
I also competed in an asean culmination at our school. I'm not sure if you guys know what asean is lol. it means the association of southeast asian nations. me and my partner represented singapore. there was also a q&a portion, it was like a pageant and it was my first time so I was really nervous

my answer in the first round was sooo bad. I couldn't express my ideas. I was also overwhelmed with all the people watching me HAHAHA

but I think my answer in the final round was pretty good. yes, I stuttered a little and got lost for a few seconds but it was pretty good! do you guys wanna know the final question

oh and it was also my partner's first time. we got 1st runner up hehe, I think that's pretty good! we were almost the champion but one of the judges said we weren't very... demure

what I was supposed to do, my partner kept yapping and yapping, I couldn't just ignore him 😭😭 they said we were the only ones talking during the competition. but the champions were also from our section (there were 2 pairs/4 representatives in our grade level) so it's still a win! they are also experienced so their win was still deserveddd. and after that competition, I realized that speaking in front of a large crowd isn't actually that bad. transferring was a really good idea! my previous school was so lowkeyyyy and all, they focus more on academics
and I also participated in the sudoku contest for secondary schools in our district (okay so there are levels of competitions, first it's district, then division, then regional and then national. and idk, maybe there's also an international one). I used to just do sudoku for fun but they picked me as the grade 10 representative aaaa. I didn't even participate in their elimination round fjskbdjd. and I wasn't properly trained, it was like only for two days or something

there were only 3 of us btw. I got 2nd hehe. the 1st placer finished the hard level so fast it got me speechless

she an expertttt. at least I didn't get last place, right? 😭 I'm still proud of myself though
and OOOOH, I think it wasn't meant for me cause I still have to participate in the SIP contest thingy. and like, if I won the sudoku contest, I wouldn't be able to join the SIP one (it's the same event and it's a division level event)! SIP was always my priority cause I need it for experienceee (also cause there's a really big chance I might get to program something there). I gotta get them experiences if I wanna get into my dream university
edit: and it's only been 2 months since this school year started like OMG?? I've experienced more things here than I did back at my previous school. AND I STUDIED THERE FOR 11 YEARS
I've been good, hbu? i missed you too!
are there any majorrr (or minor) happenings in your life you'd like to share? heh
YEAAAAAH
its been okay ! i finally quit my job so ive been catching up on rest and working on my real goals 💪 anything exciting happening for you ?
aaaah!!! btw life is consuming, we understand plz dont feel bad/sorry about not being able to keep in touch

its always wonderful to see you whenever you have a chance to come on !!
omg, you finally quit !! 🥺🥺 i'm glad to hear that

how are things going? I wish you all the best beybey
and aww, thank youuuu

there's basketball and work and kids and literally not much since I'm almost 40 and nothing much ever changes at my age lol
what bout you mate?
same old selfie hehe