News and Expository.

Crap, another month without an update.

Catching up was not easy I guess. When other CCAs have stepped down months ago and with teachers constantly pounding stacks of homework on the desk, the to-do list seems to go on forever. Now, stepped down and done with CHMA, the month's worth of catching up on schoolwork and revision has finally paid dividends.

All 9 subjects. At least I caught up, now it's to take a step further and be not just one step ahead - but probably a few paces ahead of the pack.

That aside, I find the Beijing Olympics, surprisingly, a resounding success. Am I over zealous in drawing such a conclusion this early? I am afraid not.

Initially, even on the 7th of August, I was skeptical about Beijing hosting the Olympics, Given the governmental system (no offense), the language barrier, the 'technological deficiencies' of an Asian country and the huge hype about the pollution. I am certainly in awe at what China has done so far. Well done!

The only complaint? Well there was the huge hoo-hah when many worldwide had found out that the little girl singing the song during the opening ceremony was actually not singing it. Instead it was another girl who was hidden away from the eyes of the world. The reason given? Well she was not flawless enough - to put it across blatantly, the organizing committee felt that she was not pretty. (no offense once again!).

Another inconsequential incident was the fireworks that resembled footsteps that had led to the "Bird-Nest Stadium". It was a computer generated image and it was said to produce a 'better, theatrical effect'.

An overdose of perfection? The incidents were probably victims of the grandiose plans of the committee.

Have been increasingly interested in many newspaper articles and expository essays.

Including this month's Broader Perspectives, where many controversial topics were included in the 30essay compilation.

Broader Perspectives indeed!