Currently, the Movement Control Order (MCO) is still in place, so I still can't go outside. Only adults can go outside, and it's only for important reasons (they're a healthcare worker, they're sick, they need to go buy food, etc). Because of that, I have only been able to walk out into our garage, which I haven't done a lot because there was never much to do there.
However, I have managed to get myself occupied with more things. I try to keep myself busy so I won't be lazy when I go back to my normal, crazy schedule again. Other than that, I have also tried to do something productive during my free time because I find that it feels really satisfying once I'm done. I've been sleeping a little later than normal and waking up earlier than on holidays (not school days), which I like because it feels good to be waking up early - don't worry, I'm still getting all the sleep that I need.
In the morning, I still have virtual school, except that all the classes are shorter and we get a lot more homework in some classes. Math homework is especially hard to do on the computer because I have to draw models on the computer, which takes you about 3 times longer than doing it on paper.
Before virtual school starts at 9:00am, I try to wake up as early as I can - 7:30am would be nice - so that I can breathe in the fresh, clean morning air and feel the satisfaction of waking up early. Other than that, I also get to see the sun cover the whole sun in red and orange, a very satisfying view - and I get a really good view because I live at the top of a mountain. I do some reading, play the piano and catch up on a few interesting live-streams that I would like to watch live if I had the chance to, but unfortunately, the people are living in different time zones and therefore stream at different times.
After virtual school, I attend any meetings or classes that I'm supposed to be at virtually. For example, today, I had a Novel Knockout meeting that started at 3:00pm. Sometimes, I also have Malay classes after school. If I don't have any classes after 3:00pm, then I try to do some things that are productive for a while. I am currently watching Sally Le Page's Evolution Live live-streams on evolution, Mark Rober's SCIENCE CLASS! live-streams, and Maddie Moate's Let's Go Live live-streams.
And then, I do some more reading. After that, I just do whatever I feel like doing. And of course, I end my day by going to bed, ready for the next day.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Slice Of Life #255 - Movement Control Order - Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
Currently, Malaysia is under partial lockdown due to the Coronavirus. The government is trying to limit contact between people, so, therefore, they have closed all unimportant things (things that aren't required for the community to succeed) and all important things (such as healthcare) are open. Because of that, I'm really, really bored, as I have nothing to do (schools closed). Normally, I would be at school (or virtual school), but this week's spring break, so I have nothing to do. I haven't stepped out of the gates of the house for about a week now, since last Wednesday.
I only have a science project to work on that's due after spring break, and it's supposed to be a team project, but none of my teammates are working on it, which is driving me crazy! I don't really know what to write about now, as nothing much has been happening, so I'm going to wrap it up for now. Bye!
I only have a science project to work on that's due after spring break, and it's supposed to be a team project, but none of my teammates are working on it, which is driving me crazy! I don't really know what to write about now, as nothing much has been happening, so I'm going to wrap it up for now. Bye!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Slice Of Life #254 - IGCSE Oral Exam - Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
My heart was beating fast and hard as if it was too big for my chest to contain it anymore. I took a few deep breaths, focusing on the task at hand.
Before I even anticipated it, my invigilator came to the preparation room. "Hi, Zhi Hong," She said to me nicely. "I'm your examiner for today."
I followed her into the examination room. She clicked the record button, then read out all my information, including my candidate number before we started the actual test. I was taken aback: I had no idea the test was going to be like that. I had practiced a lot before the test but had had no idea what the examiner was going to do during the actual exam.
I was about to find out.
"We will now start the role play," The examiner told me. She read out all the instructions in Malay and started talking to me. I played along as I was told to (I was given a card telling me what to do during the role play and 15 minutes to prepare so I would know what to do during the exam).
After the role-play, it was time for my prepared topic, where I had written an essay about Chinese New Year and had memorized it in advance. I was most scared about this - I was scared about forgetting what I was going to say. Somehow, I managed to find the strength to remain calm even with the stressful circumstances. I said everything smoothly, without a single mistake.
After that, it was time for the free talk, which was a conversation with the examiner. I found that part especially easy, as all the questions that the examiner asked me were easy to respond to. There were a few questions that posed a challenge to me, but I managed to get through them without the examiner knowing that I was being challenged by the question (I managed to hide it).
In the end, I managed to get through the exam without a problem and went home happy!
Before I even anticipated it, my invigilator came to the preparation room. "Hi, Zhi Hong," She said to me nicely. "I'm your examiner for today."
I followed her into the examination room. She clicked the record button, then read out all my information, including my candidate number before we started the actual test. I was taken aback: I had no idea the test was going to be like that. I had practiced a lot before the test but had had no idea what the examiner was going to do during the actual exam.
I was about to find out.
"We will now start the role play," The examiner told me. She read out all the instructions in Malay and started talking to me. I played along as I was told to (I was given a card telling me what to do during the role play and 15 minutes to prepare so I would know what to do during the exam).
After the role-play, it was time for my prepared topic, where I had written an essay about Chinese New Year and had memorized it in advance. I was most scared about this - I was scared about forgetting what I was going to say. Somehow, I managed to find the strength to remain calm even with the stressful circumstances. I said everything smoothly, without a single mistake.
After that, it was time for the free talk, which was a conversation with the examiner. I found that part especially easy, as all the questions that the examiner asked me were easy to respond to. There were a few questions that posed a challenge to me, but I managed to get through them without the examiner knowing that I was being challenged by the question (I managed to hide it).
In the end, I managed to get through the exam without a problem and went home happy!
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Slice Of Life #253 - Life As It Is - Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
Currently, as I am typing this, I am in the dining room eating a bun. I've just finished practicing my clarinet, and have just watched a few really funny violin videos. I don't have much time to write this post today, as I want to go to sleep, so this post will be a short one.
Last Saturday, I had my music theory exam. Overall, I thought that it was pretty easy and that I think that I'm going to be pretty happy with my marks. I anticipated the actual exam to be a lot harder, but when I got the exam paper, I was relieved, as I realized how easy it was.
Now, my next big exam coming up is my IGCSE Malay Oral Exam, which is taking place next Tuesday (March 17th). Overall, I think that I'm ready for the test and that I'm going to be able to score well.
Tomorrow, I have a sentence fluency test in humanities, which shouldn't be too hard. I think that I'm going to be writing an argumentative piece on climate change explaining why climate change is the most serious problem all of humanity is facing right now and why we should help mitigate the impact of climate change on all of us.
Now, I'm going to end this post here because I don't really have anything to say anymore. Bye!
Last Saturday, I had my music theory exam. Overall, I thought that it was pretty easy and that I think that I'm going to be pretty happy with my marks. I anticipated the actual exam to be a lot harder, but when I got the exam paper, I was relieved, as I realized how easy it was.
Now, my next big exam coming up is my IGCSE Malay Oral Exam, which is taking place next Tuesday (March 17th). Overall, I think that I'm ready for the test and that I'm going to be able to score well.
Tomorrow, I have a sentence fluency test in humanities, which shouldn't be too hard. I think that I'm going to be writing an argumentative piece on climate change explaining why climate change is the most serious problem all of humanity is facing right now and why we should help mitigate the impact of climate change on all of us.
Now, I'm going to end this post here because I don't really have anything to say anymore. Bye!
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Slice Of Life #252 - Tests, More Tests, and Even More Tests - Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020
Tests, More Tests, and Even More Tests. That is my life right now, which is what's keeping me busy all the time now. This Friday, I have a summative math test coming up, so I'm going to need to do a little bit of revision. I'm not too worried about it, as I think that I'm going to do pretty well. I just want to do a little bit of revision on my reasoning, because I always strive for a good grade on my reasoning.
This weekend, I have a music test coming up. I will be going to take my ABRSM Grade 4 Theory test this Saturday in the morning. Because of this, I also have lots of revision to do, as I would like to be able to score another distinction (let's keep the streak going!). Fortunately, after that, I will be going to Ipoh to go relax in the natural hot springs there because my allergies are starting to flare up, and relaxing in these hot springs usually helps my allergies get better (I think it's due to the salt in the water).
Next Wednesday (no, not tomorrow, the following one), I also have another humanities test coming up on sentence fluency. I will do a little bit of revision to refresh my memory, but I'm also pretty confident that I'll be fine. I don't know why the sentence fluency test is being held at this time of the year, as it's the start of a new trimester, and report cards are out this weekend, so it's too late for the teachers to add anything new to it. Usually, a test like this would be more towards the end of the year because the teachers would be able to use it for writing report cards (well, at least for me it makes sense because the test would still be fresh in their minds).
Finally, next, next Tuesday, I have a Malay IGCSE Oral Test coming up. Usually, Malaysians take this test in Grade 8, but I think that I'm ready for it, so I'll be taking it early. Therefore, I will also have to do some preparation in advance to prepare for the test.
That's all that I know about my tests for now. I'll keep you updated whenever I can! Now I have to go do some preparation for all my tests!
This weekend, I have a music test coming up. I will be going to take my ABRSM Grade 4 Theory test this Saturday in the morning. Because of this, I also have lots of revision to do, as I would like to be able to score another distinction (let's keep the streak going!). Fortunately, after that, I will be going to Ipoh to go relax in the natural hot springs there because my allergies are starting to flare up, and relaxing in these hot springs usually helps my allergies get better (I think it's due to the salt in the water).
Next Wednesday (no, not tomorrow, the following one), I also have another humanities test coming up on sentence fluency. I will do a little bit of revision to refresh my memory, but I'm also pretty confident that I'll be fine. I don't know why the sentence fluency test is being held at this time of the year, as it's the start of a new trimester, and report cards are out this weekend, so it's too late for the teachers to add anything new to it. Usually, a test like this would be more towards the end of the year because the teachers would be able to use it for writing report cards (well, at least for me it makes sense because the test would still be fresh in their minds).
Finally, next, next Tuesday, I have a Malay IGCSE Oral Test coming up. Usually, Malaysians take this test in Grade 8, but I think that I'm ready for it, so I'll be taking it early. Therefore, I will also have to do some preparation in advance to prepare for the test.
That's all that I know about my tests for now. I'll keep you updated whenever I can! Now I have to go do some preparation for all my tests!
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