so school's officially started for me. attended a 3h lecture on Shakespeare yesterday on Richard II. the poor king who got unking'd! [by the way, the Queen's name in the play is Isabel. (: ] when you reflect, it's quite amazing to actually see how much the standard of english has dropped. in Shakespeare's time, words were like smooth-flowing rivers that tinkled sweetly to the ears, like "my soul with inward nothing trembles" ; modern Singapore & modern Singaporeans have jarred & marred the beauty of that language with "n0 loRxx"s and "mii is shoo sadz"s. i wonder how much english will be changed by the year 2020? scary thought.

been down with a sore throat after chocolate cake at cartel. added to that was the free Venti Rhumba frappe. now it's much better but i've got slight flu! AGAIN. the last time i was sick was the 2nd week of December. notice that the span between my falling ill is only 1 month?! my body's gettin' weak, but do not fail me yet, my immunity system! i shall NOT be sick. must've been the rain (reminds me of Narnia and the incessant snowing.) wish the rain would stop! never longed for the sun's rays and its warmth so much. off to dinner & readings now. adieu!