Saturday, July 7, 2007

Love is Crystal Clear

Wow Sufei you actually wrote a note for everyone - you are like the best kind ofchocolate - look awesome on the outside but very sweet on the inside. :) Ireally admire how you can be strong and yet such an attractive woman at the sametime! And you sound so sexy when you speak mexican - I think the only mexicanword I know is tacos (is it even mexican??! haha). Thank you very much and Ireally died laughing at the "frocks" - Audrey DID ask all the girls to bringdresses no? haha

Hey Sze Min! Thanks back for being my roommate :). You are just wonderful - soeasy to be with - as natural as breathing and you make me feel so comfortable. Ilove your sensitivity and quiet intelligence. I think we made a perfectcombination - I can't imagine sharing my room and answering wake up calls withanyone else. Thank you again for always making/getting breakfast for me and Istrangely drank less milk since returning to Singapore. China has better cows :)

Ok, shall try to do a Sufei before I forget everyone on the trip (haha):

Girls

Sandy the Sealion & Shree the Poppadom:
Haha, the two of you strange silly girls really made the trip more fun and Istill can't believe that the two of you are older than me - obviously age has noco-relation with maturity. Thank you for all the laughs and wackiness - alwaysstubbornly leaving the group to seek greener trails - only to see lots ofcentipedes!!! To Sandy, when will people learn you look sweet but ain't sweet atall :) and Shree - i can't remember all the things I tricked you about China andChinese culture - but just to clear things up, no kite olympics exist in Xiamen:). And, underneath it all, I really do love being with the two of you. :)

Cheryl, Charmaine and Mabel:
Cheryl - I was really shocked to hear you are year three. Again, I learn thatmaturity obviously doesn't come with age. However, I really loved your sweetnessand thanks for polishing up my Korean. Kamsahamnida! :) Saranghaeyo. To Charmaine - obviously confused between being Snow White or a Polar Bear, you areseriously the cutest cutest thing and I love your shoes. I hope to see you onCampus one day :) hopefully on the killer black stilletos? Lastly, Mabel - youare seriously so Pure and Nice and Pristine and unbelievable and suhc a sweetgirl like you really shouldn't be friends with me but I like you so much thatI've decided that you need corrupting. :)

Qingru & PanPan:
Qingru jie you still hold lots of admiration from me with your da jie feng fan -too cool. I hope you continue your journey gaining wisdom for the much desiredsagehood. :) And to Panpan, you are really unpredictable - can never tell whatyou will say, wear or do and I think it's great you have such a feisty attitudeto life and immense collection of costume photography :).

Kalyn and Cheryl:
Kalyn haha gosh, I think you must think I'm such a bimbo because you somehowalways catch me saying the most ridiculous things. Haha anyway you always giveme the biggest shocks out of the blue during the trip and it's nice to have sucha pretty bubbly senior - you have a lovely voice too! :) And Cheryl, I didn'tget to talk to much but I was super impressed with your golfing skills and Iabsolutely loved your black dress during our final farewell - I really liked thepicture we took. :) Oh also, your voice when you speak chinese is amazinglysoft!!!

Fumin aka Fiona and William aka Wendy/ Wilhemina?:
Haha Fumin, for you, i will always remember how you insisted on following mewhen I went to wash my hair because you didn't want me to go off in Xiamen aloneand had to wait for an hour?? for me to be done - haha I still think that's thefunniest thing. Thanks for being such a GENTLEman throughout the trip, youreally took care of us and don't worry sssh your secret is safe with us - iwon't tell your girlfriend about your alter egoes. To William, haha I reallyadmire how you carried your camera everywhere and your genuinely sincere sweetpersonality - it's not really human you know. Well cheers to two impossiblysweet guys!

Boys

Veera & Yong Kiat
To Veera, although I know (as you have assured me repeatedly) that you do nothate me, sometimes your icy stare speaks otherwise. Haha, but I had a fun timebantering or should I say bickering with you and the thing I shall say lastly toyou is to smile more, don't always use your eyes. :) to YongKiat, the reason whyI even checked my ivle mail because you said you wrote love poems to Sufei andSzemin and those poems are - man, leave me with no words. I'm glad we got toknow each other better in the trip, although I'm quite sad that you no longerthink I'm a quiet sweet girl. Oh wells, :) nothing's perfect in life right?Anyway, thanks for always being the silent dependable person in the background -you have saved me and many others in small countless ways on the trip. The factShree still has her painting speaks for itself.

Jianhao & Lucien:
Gosh you guys are really tall. Haha, I'm stating the obvious but it always hitsme when your carry the luggages. Thanks for doing that the whole trip - likesome baggage warriors. Didn't get to spend much time with the both of you butfrom what I know haha your are really funny. I won't tell Ruth about yoursecret, Jianhao and I gather you won't be eating dragon beards anytime soon Lucien?

Boy & Girl:

Zhiwei & Nikki
I think both of you are really sweet and Nikki, your obsession with food makes me smile! A girl should love her food indeed. :) And Zhiwei, your collection of clothes amazes me!!! It's rare to meet a guy with such fashion sense. Food and Clothes are a good combination indeed. :)

Last but not least, are my three shi xiongs:

Aik Kai, Yupei and Zhiqian (in order of seniority):
ok Aik Kai just looks weird - Yikai your english is too funny or should I sayMost Funniest? Have to confess that at the last few days, Shree and I wouldsuddenly shout What?! at each other - a poor imitation of you of course. Anyway,although we do tease that you are really ungentlemanly (after you?) and like totease about your stubborness over 10 yuan, I think you are a good shi xiong, soif we do meet on campus please do not resort to violence as you often threatento. Yupei hahahah, i'm so sorry that I often pat your shoulder because I oftenforget that I'm not supposed to. Your silence is so amusing and the fact thatyou often talk more the further you are from Zhiqian is even more amusing. Youare definitely the slyest out of the three - haha and your Yupei smile can be soscary sometimes! :) Do smile more though.Xiao Shi Xiong, hahaha do send me all the photos I took in your camera ok? Youare definitely one of the funniest person I ever met and you have a beautifulvoice. Almost like a different person when you sing, but perhaps that's the moresensitive side you tend to hide. Your two good points - sense of humour andsinging. But actually, although you like to insult yourself, you are really agenuinely nice person and I still can't believe you and sandy were friends -obviously, a very dysfunctional relationship both of you have.

Whew, finished. Gosh, this is exhausting. I don't know how Sufei did it.
Bye!

From Yong Kiat with Love

Our Yong Kiat decides to give a poetic response to Sufei, and included Szemin who spent most of the trip enduring Yong Kiat's poetic expressions.

Su Fei! I love you too! And I've written a poem just for you, and one for SzeMin too!

Here goes nuts:

To Senior With Love

I've tried and thought with all my being,
And you're definitely not just a fling.
True love on a summer's day,
Is what I want with my Su Fei.

Oh, won't you be mine,
And send those chills down my spine.
You think you're too old,
But oh, weren't you told?

Oh Su Fei, you're all grown-up,
Sweet like syrup.
Love you so much I'd say to you, please wake-up,
You look so much better with make-up.

Ah Su Fei, why didn't you show up?
No no, it wasn't a mix-up,
For your birthday I so wanted to get you a push-up,
So you could have a shape-up.

Please, [insert Su Fei's boyfriend's name], please don't give me a wallop,
But I'd really love her as a pin-up,
So why don't you just give her up,
And set the two of us up?

Oooh, I'd really want you close-up,
Rub you all over with ketchup,
Then maybe give you a clean-up,
And that's just for the warm-up.

So hurry, hurry, break-up,
And let our relationship speed-up.
Then off to the Mediterranean we'll gallop,
Where I'll feed you scallop.

I've been running, and doing many a sit-up,
Hoping for the night where it all piles up.
Maybe when you go to the doctor for your next check-up,
In your tummy there's a new pup.

Everytime I want to confess, there's a polyp,
Deep in my throat, my breath I can't keep up.
I love you so so much, that's what's up,
So please don't ask me to shut up.

I love you so very much,
Dear Su Fei!



You're Not Alone

Ah, Sze Min, Sze Min,
So damn freaking pristine,
What happiness and joy
For me to be your boy.

I really like my girls lean,
Really feisty and mean.
(With my patience,I will tolerate your constipations.)
Oi, Francis, Francis,I want you so much more than just to be a Sis.
Oh but when I tell you, please don't flip,
That you really need more fats on your hip.

Oh your social skill, your savoir-faire,
And the way you look like a bunny and a hare,
Your class and your style,
Oh oh oh, so nubile!

I'll give you Dragonfruits, Yang-meis and Papayas,
All the underwear in the world, all the different sizes,
My love for you is in such excess,
Just as your dress sizes are XXXXXXXS.

I just want you to know, you're not that alone.

Added on in response to Crystal's messages from the heart..

Dear Crystal,

Oh Crystal! You doth teach the torches to burn bright,
Your beauty hangs upon the cheek of night.
Er... Like the iPod earphones in my ear,
Resonates too rich, too alluring, too dear.
Ah, he who is stricken blind can never forget,
The precious treasure, Crystal, his very sight beget.
You're my true love, my true fate,
Come to me now, it's not too late!
For stony limits cannot hold love out,
The very laws of Earth I will flout,
Just to see you lean your cheek upon your hand,
To hear you say, I'm your man.
Too rash, too unadvised, too sudden!
If only I was the frond, laying in your fern.
To love, and not receive is such sorrow,
Will I still see your smile when the sun rises a'morrow?
Your voice, like softest music to my ears,
Makes me younger, by so many years.
Men's eyes were made to gaze, so let me look,
Into your face, your gentle book.
You make my day, my jocund day,
As I turn to thoughts of in your bosom I lay.
Love lies on us like an opportune frost,
Seize it, my dear, no matter the cost!
I wish for my arms, to take an embrace,
Around your body, full of majesty and grace.
Thy lips so crimson, I seal with a kiss,
Oh good grief, don't ever, let me miss.
And because you so loved "Romeo and Juliet"
Because your love, I will never get,
Never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.

I'm so tired. Haha.

Yong Kiat

Love from Sufei

Our lovely Sufei has written a touching, nostalgic and sweet email to everyone from the NUS group! I think that it'll be good to share it with all. Gosh, I'm missing Sino-Singapore already!!


Hey dear NUS mates!

Sigh I was supposed to send this yesterday but I konked out before I knew it!

Seeing how everyone is scattered all over China and SG at the moment, I thought that an e-mail would be the best way to communicate my thoughts (in my coughing-my-lungs out, half-zombified and half-overKTVed state), but more because Slack Sufei couldn't do up a proper (physical) note for everyone before leaving Hangzhou¡­so please make do with this! ;p

(in alphabetical order)

Cheerful Charmaine
Your infectious laughter really helps to brighten things up, especially when it isn't intentional (e.g. for the skit). Your PENGUIN jokes will stay with me forever hahaha. I'm sorry I didn't manage to do something special for your b'day but do stay bubbly, cheerful and sunny always!!!

Cool Cheryl [Chung]
Cheryl, I don't know if you've played golf before but you really have the "seh" when you swing the club¡­you should see the photos William took¡­they're awesome! Good luck in your first job¡­I'm sure you'll be successful in whatever you pursue in the future as well!

Cheeky Cheryl [Ng]
Beneath that very guai exterior lies a mischievous and cheeky girl who pokes fun at me when I'm not paying attention, eh? Hehehe¡­I think you're a pocket dynamo who sings like a pro *impressed by your performance during Farewell Night* and I'll see ya around school!

Chirpy [Cardboard] Crystal
Crystal, you always look so lovely in all your different frocks every day! And seeing how my camera has just died, the photos I've seen thus far have made me realize something: you're like how photogenic la! Plus you're such a sunshine girl that's so full of zest! Take care, dear PSC scholar!

Firm Fumin
Sorry Boss that your nick isn't as sexy as the others' but this really IS a compliment coz you really seem like you've got your head firmly on your shoulders (can just imagine you shaking your head and saying "Buay tahan Sufei" like how you did to me on the trip) and that when it comes to the crunch you'll never get shaken¡­so I might see you as an MP sometime in the near future ya? Best of luck in your aspiration to hit the S$5,000 mark soon!!!

"Joker" Jianhao
I was gonna call you "Snowman" but seeing how I'm going with alliterations so far I thought I wouldn't break the trend¡­do you see why "joker" is in inverted commas? *grin* Without you on the trip a lot of things would not have got done¡­so I guess you're pretty dependable, huh? *winks* I'm still waiting for my dim sum treat, Mr "I Know"! And good luck with Freckles!

Kissable Kalyn
Hey gorgeous, there's this mischievousness about you that's so endearing and alluring¡­*ok I'm starting to sound les!* I still think you've got that "I play golf and I go horseback riding regularly look" about you hehehe¡­but you're definitely one with a ferocious bite (which keeps wolves at bay)! You go girl! And keep in touch, pretty!

Literally-Lofty Lucien
From PS major to PS major *mutters something incoherent about the discussion topics never being about PS except when bitching about PS profs at the dinner table and end up confusing everyone else*¡­you're pretty useful when it comes to checking luggages in at the airport, loading them onto the bus, and not to forget acting cheesy on stage¡­hahaha kidding! Have fun in France, "Shai Zi"!

Modest Mabel
Hey twin, the apt-test adjective to describe you would be "SWEET" so I'm trying to crack my brain here¡­I think people have really got it stuck in their head that we're total extremes ¨C you being the Sweet and Skinny Twin while I'm the Evil and Fatter half hahaha! But that's totally fine by me coz that's not too far from the truth¡­*grins* Have a good 3 years more in NUS coz time really flies! Never change!

Nubile Nikki
Ok don't kill me about "nubile" coz I just didn't want to put boring ol' "nice" hehehe¡­You know the name "Nikki" reminds me of the assassin Nikita¡­ok out of point! But the fact remains that you're super cool! Hope you're feeing better (since you weren't feeling well in Hangzhou) and that you're enjoying your trip with Zhiwei, William and Cheryl! I'll look to ya if I need legal advice in the future (hopefully I won't need to la)! ;)

Princess Pan Pan
There's something about you that I just can't quite put my finger to but it's good, really! Your eclectic dress sense, your spunky-cum-funkyness, and the way you carry yourself just makes you SO cut out to be a model! See ya around school, you trilinguist and counting! (see how I didn't say that to Lucien! *wide grin*) Stay pretty and you'll have plenty more time to find a cool dude to match your wonderful personality!

Queen Qing Ru
The "Tuan2 hua1" who can hold her liquor better than the guys!!! I hope that Burberrys-lookalike bag can last you till you get to Hongkong at least¡­sorry I was such a crappy shopping partner but I promise to put my best foot forward when we next bargain (though I think you're better off doing that by yourself anytime over me)! Take care, my babyee!!!

Sweet [Signboard] Sandy
The sweetness shows on your face but somehow never gets reflected in the comments to me *furrows eyebrows* But I prolly deserve it la coz I'm not the Sweet Twin anyway hahaha! Hope you didn't get too irritated by my constant haranguing as Group Leader (though I sometimes wonder if you peepz are the group leaders coz I don't act my age at all!) Have fun in NUS!!!

Sassy Shree
Too bad we just missed "Miss Universe 2007" but I'm sure if you take part in a future one the "Miss India" title will certainly go to you for your class, poise and elegance along with super brains to boot!¡­I'm sorry that the food wasn't too your liking on the trip and it didn't help that you weren't feeling well¡­get well soon!

Spunky Sze Min
Never ever underestimate the best things that come in small packages¡­I'm honoured to have got to know a former national table-tennis player like you! (plus all the other gazillion sports you play) I'm always here as a listening ear if you need anything, alright? Feel free to practice your espanol with me if you like! (though my Mexican-accented Spanish is really quite pathetic)

Vivacious Veera
Hey Scout (I know you hate that nick haha!), I know how hard it must've been for you and Shree when 99% of the stuff was in Mandarin¡­but anyhow you've been a super trooper on the trip and I totally salute you man!!! Also your navigational skills are like how superb! Do stay in touch (yes yes I know you're trying to chase me out into the working world already ;p) and hope your project went well!

Willy William
I believe your "Yang and Lang" strategy will go down in (NUS) history as a classic¡­But dude you'll never need to resort to that to get your girl¡­partly coz your personality alone will shine through! =) I think we all are impressed by your professionalism and passion for photography¡­it's amazing how you carried the camera, lens and tripod stand around every day for 15 days! Pei4 fu2! So I'll be waiting for ya in SG and have fun traveling in the meantime! *smiles sweetly* Will still need your help with the photography stuff (like I told ya)! *winks*

Yuppie Yi Kai
1/3 of the "3 Stooges", I think you peepz at the back of the bus were pretty close to setting up a gambling den with your card games hahaha¡­but I think things wouldn't have been the same without any one of you 3 future lawyers! I'll definitely share with you any traveling tips (on where to check out!) in the future, you fellow travel junkie!

"Youthful" Yong Kiat
*blows a kiss at you* My dear Junior, thanks for being such a great pal on the trip! It would've been such a bore without your crappy antics and nonsense jokes, really. That said, thank goodness for Zhiqian who came to my rescue at times hehehe! It really is quite amazing how you can be so caring and at other times drive us up the wall!!! Remember, when in Rome, do as the Romans do!!! Eat pasta!!! (Hahaha lameness learnt from you!)

Yogi "Yupz" Yupei
Ok you're not really a "yogi" but you SEEM to be nearing that stage of Nirvana where you're not really unfazed by anything hehehe. Which is why "Steady POM PEE PEE" will be etched in my memory forever sia!!! Suddenly I don't quite know who the trusty sidekick is anymore hahaha. Well, hope you didn't find my "antics" too much to bear on the trip (having had to help me collect boxes on the plane)¡­somehow you always catch me in my most unglam of moments hahaha!

Zany Zhiqian
Undoubtedly one of the most talented singers from the NUS contingent and on the entire trip, thanks for being my Protector from Yong Kiat in instances where it got "out of hand" hahaha! You know what, suddenly I can imagine you being one of those lawyers on Ally McBeal¡­or maybe Boston Legal? Hahaha you sparring with the judge employing the most underhanded of tactics and warped arguments¡­*shrugs* Oh well, that's just you eh, Zeeq? *grin*

Zing-ful Zhiwei
To the ALWAYS-COOL [AC] Junior (whose Chinese ability has been disclosed for all to see haha) I must say your (Chinese) KTV-singing skills are really not bad!!! Xiang3 bu4 dao4¡­well looks like someone is gonna be some top-notch investment banker someday, play golf like a pro, puff on Cuban cigars and zip around in his own private jet with the initials "ZW" on it¡­till then, see ya around Maplewoods!
[Apparently "zing" refers to that special quality that makes someone interesting!]

Last but not least, we may have had our differences but I'm glad we put them aside for one last performance in Hangzhou as a parting gift and lasting memory for the Chinese students¡­so¡­

Thank you everyone! And do keep in touch! YK's suggestion of meeting up this hols (those who aren't jet-setting off anywhere else) is good¡­hasta pronto!


Lots of hugs and kisses,
Silly Sufei the Old Year 4

Monday, July 2, 2007

First Post

Welcome all!

We finally have a blog for Sino-Singapore! Cheers! Let's start contribuing articles and photos!! (I wouldn't want to flood this website with my camwhore photos) :)

First of all, let me just introduce you to our facebook group made by Qing Ru!

http://nus.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2378992637

Then, we have all the parties involved!

Singapore Delegation Team
Andy Wong Jiajun, Chan Kah Yoke Nikki, Chan Sze HuaCharmaine Kong, Cheryl Chung, Cheryl Ng, Chong Weihan, Choo Foo Yuan, Chua Shunjie, Crystal Tan, Daphne Ng, Feng Fumin, Gong Pan Pan, Hen Yi Qi, Hong Ying Quan Lucien, Joy Ng Eng Woon, Kalyn Liang, Koh Zhi Chao, Lek Sze Min, Lim Qing Ru, Lin Sufei, Lin Yupei, Lu Jian Hao, Mabel Goh, Mabel Yip Shu Fen, Michelle Koh Hui Yin, Ng Aik Kai, Ng Shun Hao, Nicholas Ong Huai Gim, Pan Yu Zhe, Qin Zhiqian, Sandy Ong, Serena Seah, Serene Cheong, Shree Ravi, Sim Hwee Lee, Tan Choon Kiat, Toh Cai Hong, Veerappan, Weicong (Tow Wee Cheong), William Wong, Xie Shangbin, Yeo Yong Kiat, Yeo Zhiwei

浙江大学访问团
贺劲松,杨燕元,周楠,吴维东,梅芬,黄婷婷,王文彪,陆正杰,朱凌,朱承毓,孙恺

厦门大学访问团
辜芳昭,林婧,诸强,王安,钟晓宇,张立君,李沐王旬,杨明,龚万菁,翟云耀,彭泓,王世锋

中山大学访问团
李杰,周卉,林侃,李瑾,漆姗姗,王娜,阳煜琳,傅强,陈杰,苗青,吴文蔚

云南大学访问团
王浩,吴海峰,王军,叶锋,马昭,刘劲芸,肖芳,严敏,何敏,杨子莹,赵芬,南希