Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

My mind had been rushing and changing myself into impatient character as I was trying to catch what the teacher was teaching in the catechism class. My thoughts of blogging down about the NAFA, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts were flooding through my brain. As soon as the class and the communion mass were ended, I made a sincere prayer to the Lord and my Holy Mother and left the church. But by then, I forgot about the NAFA. So I was walking in a relaxing manner on the way to home. When I reached home, I took the shower immediately and watched the Hong Kong film DVD. The show was the latest film, "The Drive of Life". Before that, I was expecting the show, " Green of Hope" because I wanted to catch the final chapters before I completely finished that show. The Hong Kong films had never failed to entertain myself and arouse my excitement on the television whereas the local films had drive myself into the legion of boredom I disliked the most. There was also the American variety show. It was the American Funniest Video, my favourite show. I loved filling myself with the laughters.

After the "The Drive of Life" show, I started to feel tired and did not like to carry on watching even though there was exactly the cds of latest wrestling shows which were my favourite entertainment in front of me. I began to head for my room as the thought of the computer was charged on my mind. Here comes my experience in NAFA.

Last Thursday, I was taking the English test in NAFA to determine the level of English house should I take later on. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about the test beforehand. When I started to read all the questions, a smile was created on my lips and laughter of joy was stirred up in my heart. My prayer was answered. Praise the Lord! Amen. Honestly, I really found them easy. They were exactly like the primary five schoolworks. I guessed that they were put to test because they wanted to test our English experiences. Also, there was a pretty teacher who helped me to clear my doubts and nervousness. Before the test started, I noticed there were foreign faces among us. They looked like they came from China, Tawian, Japan and Malaysia. I could not find any familiar Singaporean faces. After the test, I went home cheerfully and at the same time, I was exhausted due to the lack of sleep. So I got the plenty of rest after the nice shower.

Yesterday, I went to NAFA again for the school orientation in the morning. Honestly, I was a bit nervous since I was only one hearing impaired student. But at the same time, I was glad that I could do well on my own. In the theatre, I was so engrossed in the handbook and information book about NAFA and was so busy asking around for the student card. Finally, I got the card and went back to my seat. Then I noticed the mixed sea of the foreign and local faces filled the whole atmosphere. The orientation went well except the lunch break. During the lunch break, it was so boring since I could not find any familiar face to talk and I was greeted by the aliens who talked about the so called clubs and Internet. I told them that I was not interested because I got the Internet at home and the rugby club anyway. Also, I was asked by the group leader where I came from. I told her that I was the Singaporean. By then, I saw the surprised look on her face. I did not bother to ask her why she looked like that because I was always approached by the first question from the new people, " Where do you come from?" Also, my new friend recently told me that I looked like Japanese. So i shrugged as I did not know why although I came from Chinese background. I was filled with excitement when I toured along the library and the classrooms. I was amazed to know that there was a student lounge in the library where I could relax with the magazines, televisions, cds and computers. The classrooms were big enough for the schoolworks, projects and learning. They were bigger than the so called local schools. At least, I felt comfortable in that room as I loved the scent of arts rooms. I would accept it if the works were getting more difficult and tougher because my passion was there. It was better than my stupid school and parents who did not appreciate my passion for Arts. During the last tour, I was wandering helplessly around as I lost my group. Blame on my hearing impaired as I could not catch what the leader was speaking. When I finally found two Indian girls who were in the same group, I approached them for help. Fortunately, they guided me to the computer lab where I should register. I did not know why but I really felt comfortable with them and could even communicate well with them. As I was registering with the computer, I was given the extra subjects to choose. Honestly, I did not know what to do as I was not sure of my decision. Instead, I chose one subject based on my guess. Then, i completed the form, gave it to the teacher in charge and left. I was free to move around. I went to the second floor to submit the form My mum drove me home. I was frozen with panic when I later read the handbook about those subjects. I should take the other one. Never mind, I could learn from the difficult subject anyway. I looked forward to the school day. Holy Spirit, please guide me to the right path of truth and protected me from unneccessary dangers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

I could not believe my eyes when I read the timetable via my email. I only had four school days in one week. Two of them stated that I started schooling in the noon. Although there were more girls whom we shared the same interest, I did not encounter any love. It was true that most of them were pretty but I was really not interested as I was so determined in my goals. Yes, I was going to juggling my four activites. Lord, give me strength to stand firm with your glorious way.

Cheers!~ (^_^)