MOCH 1: Seasons of Giving

HWA CHONG’S OWN MAGAZINE V O L

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OUREDITORS Hooray! Hooray!

Today?s th e day to gi v e th ank s f or gi v i ng and gi v e th ank s aw ay!

-Wi nni e th e Pooh Hey Hwa Chong!

Hope you?re excited for the holidays! We know this school year has been real short because of COVID-19 and HBL, so we hope this issue of MOCH can help to cheer you up!

Wondering about what to do during this period of time? Fret not! In this issue of MOCH, expect to find some holiday fun and have a sneak peek into what the 47th Hwa Chong?s Students?Council has in store for you!

THETEAM: Teacher-Advisor: Ms Teh Kai Ling Charlene Chairperson: Poh Yee Ning Jodi Secretary-Treasurer: Baey Zo-Ren NSE Attache: Tan I-Xan MOCH Coordinators: Claire Chu Xinyi, Teo Jing Jing, Wang Yu Qi Art Directors: Dillon Poh Jiahe, Shen Tianyi, Zhang Dingyuan Social Media Directors: Alicia Goh Li Xuan, Dexter Ang Jia Le, Higashi Shion Web Directors: Annabelle Loh Xin Heng, Chua Yi Da

Photo Credits: See Leng Kiat

SPECIALTHANKSTO: Faculty Committees 46th HCSC

Happy holidays!

47th HCSC ExCo

Claire, Jing Jing, Yu Qi

47th HCSC WorkCo Chairpersons

47th MOCH coordinators

CIP Council SL Project Organising Teams

Studio Ardent

Contents: Edit or ial

2

Con t en t Page

3

A Year in Review

4

Alph abet s w it h COVID-19

8

M ain t ain in g Wor k -lif e balan ce

10

Holiday Tips an d Tr ick s

12

Volu n t eer in g Oppor t u n it ies

14

Th e M OCH Ch allen ge

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En t er t ain m en t Recom m en dat ion s

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SL Pr oject s

18

Ph ot o Spr ead

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M ask s On , Sm iles On

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Cen t r espr ead

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Cou n cil Even t s

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Th e 47t h HCSC

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Apollo

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Ar es

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Ar t em is

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At h en a

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St ayin g Healt h y at Hom e

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Healt h y Recipes

39

Sen ior Sh ar in g

40

Ou r Fr on t -lin e Her oes

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6 Ways t o Over com e An xiet y an d Depr ession du r in g

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t h is COVID-19 Pan dem ic 10 Qu est ion s w it h M s Ch ar len e

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PAST

Yester day is histor y,

O1

NATIONAL DAY

tomor r ow is a myster y,

PRESENT

HBL

TEACHERS' DAY

and today is a gift,

PRESENT

PAST

that's why its called the pr esent.

MAF

~M ast er O o gw ay

ALPHABET S W A

Air con Classr oom s

B

Bin ge Wat ch in g

C

Cir cu it Br eak er

D

Daily Ch eck -in s

E

Essen t ial Ser vices

F

Fr on t -lin e Wor k er s

G

Gov.sg

H

Han d San it iser

We might all melt in the heat of our beloved island home without them

Taking a long break from all that * ahem* mugging

Break the circuit before the circuit breaks you

Showing care for you even in these tough times

Not all heros wear capes, some wear a smile on their faces

Their sacrifices are the reason we can come to school again

A national favourite

Minimal effort, maximum clean hands #efficiency 100

I

In t er n et

J

Jok er s

K

Kiasu

L

Lon g Qu eu es

M

Mmm yes HBL yes

Noun. You, if you don't wear a mask

Panic buying isn't very nice

Looks like you're not the only one who needs correction tape refills

M ask s Innocent little pieces of cloth that everyone dislikes :(

WIT H COVID! N

New s

O

Oh n o

P

Please Go Aw ay

Q

QR Codes

R

Resilien ce

S

Saf e Dist an cin g

T

Tem per at u r e Tak in g

U

(HC) Un it e!

V

Vir t u al Hu gs

Bringing you the latest COVID updates at your fingertips

This ain't good...

...and never come back...

Safe entry or no entry :<

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(Online) teamwork makes the dream work

Try not to knock the stand over while you're at it

Staying strong as one giant HC family

Sending you love and support from 3 metres away

W

Wipe Dow n Solu t ion

X

X

Y

You Tu be

Z

Zoom

A clean table's best friend

Please don't give COVID that X...

A nice cool glass of socially distanced entertainment

Seeing friends through a screen really isn't it, but its still better than not seeing them at all...

HOW T OACHIEVE WORK LIFE BALAN CE ?

If

y ou f ai l t o pl an, pl an t o f ai l

y ou

Get a planner t o wr it e down impor t ant dat es Doing t hings early will free up t he t ime to do t he t hings you love later on. Don?t forget to put t ime aside for exercise, friends and t hings you love alongside t he t hings you need to do!

Types of planners: Organised/minimalist ic and bullet journals

egu l a rl

y

After a long day, unwind and de-st ress by exercising! Even 10 minutes is bet ter t han none.

Head out of your house for a short run or do a home workout .

Here are some examples of workout s you can do: At home (Fit ness Yout uber's short videos) Wit h a friend (collaborat ive exercises from a distance) Wit h your notes (put t hem into a bag and curl)

Gr ab a f r iend and a snack ! T ime t o sit down and have a chat !

Remember to spend t ime wit h t he people around you and make t he t ime to show t hem how much you appreciate t hem. Of course, it helps to get a good laugh or a pat on t he back!

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most r oom in your hear t" ~ Winnie T he Pooh

H oliday T ips and T ricks Nothing to do during the holidays?Try out some of these activities to make your holidays more meaningful!

1. DECLUTTER Is your room in a mess after Promos or A-levels? Tired of having to spend countless hours trying to search through your stuffed shelves and drawers? Today is the day to declutter your messy bedroom! However, if you are stuck with getting started on decluttering your bedroom, here is some advice: 1. Start small and focus on completing an area before moving to the next area.

2. Leave only the essential items and remove the rest.

2. PAINTING Do you have a persistent and unrelenting desire to create? Fret not! This holiday is a chance for you to unleash your inner artist. You can even recreate Vincent Van Gogh ?The Starry Night? without any artistic talent!

There are many paint-by-numbers kit sets available online where you can purchase and spend your entire afternoon painting. These kit sets come with paint brushes, numbered acrylic paint sets and the artwork.

Isn?t that convenient since you do not need to worry about not having the necessary materials at home? You can even invite your friends to paint the artworks together before doing a mutual swap!

If you are interested, feel free to scan the QR code and print out the attached file to try it out for yourself!

3. Embr oider y If you have patience and a lot of time on your hands, you can start

your

own

embroidery

project.

There

are

many

beginner-friendly DIY kits online that will have all you need to make your very own artwork! You could also consider embroidering your canvas bags or clothing to give it a fresh update. Don't know what to get for your friend?s birthday? Make a personalized embroidery hoop for them! There are so many possibilities, so grab a needle and some thread and get started on your first project!

4. Gr ow a pl ant Growing an indoor plant is a great way to add some greenery to your room, and it can also be a therapeutic hobby!

Money Plant Once a week, or when soil feels dry to touch (do not over-water!)

Place in shaded area away from direct sunlight

Cact i Once a week or less Place away from direct sunlight but position them in places with good lighting

Fit t onia Once every two days, ensure that soil is always moist (but not too much as the soil will water log) Place away from direct sunlight but position them in places with good lighting

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Vol unt eer i ng i n Hwa Chong, how har d c oul d i t b e?

Volunteering in the Holidays Given the current COVID-19 situation, many volunteering opportunities in CIP and SL projects have been cancelled, but that does not mean that you cannot contribute back to our society should you wish too! Join the fight against the coronavirus and display your #SGUnited spirit!

Su p p o r t o n - go i n g co m m u n i t y i n i t i at i v es A kind word goes a long way in this tedious fight. Show your appreciation for our front-line workers through appreciation boards, or submit writings digitally to make their day.

Vo l u n t eer t o h el p Assist various organisations in meeting the needs of various segments of our community.

Your actions would not only have a positive impact on the beneficiaries, but also inspire others to do the same and strengthen our community spirit in the process.

Sh ar e o n l i n e p l at f o r m s an d co n t en t Information is king. Share the latest articles from trusted news sources such as Channel New Asia and The Straits Times to keep your friends and loved ones updated. Download the SGCares app to be updated on community initiatives and opportunities.

Some ways t o volunt eer in Hwa Chong! in collabor at ion w it h CIP council

1.

Food from the Heart Bringing joy through the distribution of food, toys and the celebration of birthdays.

2. Tutoring

with Assumption (AES).

English

School

3. Krsna's free meals

Soup kitchen providing free meals for the elderly and migrant workers.

4. Fei Yue: Virtual ILP Teach elderly new skills over zoom!

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ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

ALTHOUGH EVERYONE'S MUSIC TASTE VARIES, IT WOULD BE INTERESTING FOR YOU TO EXPLORE A GENRE OF MUSIC THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO BEFORE! HERE ARE SOME ARTISTS WHOSE MUSIC MIGHT JUST APPEAL TO YOU!

Chen Li is a singer who fuses her songs with

Red

Chinese

group

cultural

references

and

idioms,

setting her apart from other existing singers in the music scene. Her unique vocals and unconventional style in the composition of

Velvet

is

Entertainment they

a

who

have

5-member debuted

in

2014.

released

Korean

girl

under

Over

SM

the

numerous

years,

hits

and

earned themselves the title as one of the top

girl

groups

in

Korea.

Their

wide

music is surely a bonus that contributes to

ranging discography consisting of songs of

her

various genres promises that you will not

idiosyncratic

persona

in

the

Chinese

music industry.

SIGNATURE PIECES

⼩半，易燃易爆炸，巧妙 能⼒歌

regret giving them a listen!

SIGNATURE PIECES PSYCHO, RED SUMMER, BAD BOY

Based same Netflix

on

the

name,

comic

The

original

book

Umbrella

TV

series

series

by

Academy

that

the is

follows

a

the

lives of seven siblings who were adopted by billionaire

HEY HWA CHONGIANS! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WAYS TO DESTRESS AFTER PROMOS? OR JUST IN NEED OF NEW ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS? WE GOT JUST THE THING FOR YOU!

industrialist

Sir

Reginald

Hagreeves at birth and trained to save the world.

Watch

as

the

show

brings

you

through a rollercoaster of emotions as you delve into the family drama between the siblings and how they band together to save the world.

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY

IF YOU ENJOY EATING AND GAIN SATISFACTION FROM WATCHING OTHERS EATING, YOU HAVE PROBABLY HEARD OF MUKBANG VIDEOS. THE TERM 'MUKBANG' ORIGINATED FROM KOREA AND IT IS USUALLY DEFINED AS A LIVE-STREAMED EATING SHOW WHERE THE HOST BINGE-EATS. IN SOME CASES, THE VIDEOS INCLUDE THE COOKING PROCESS TOO YOU MAY WANT TO WATCH MUKBANG FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, IT CAN HELP TO BOOST YOUR OWN APPETITE, RELIEVE STRESS OR IT CAN SIMPLY FOR THE JOY OF WATCHING OTHERS EAT BELOW ARE SOME MUKBANG CONTENT CREATORS IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE GENRE!

IF YOU LIKE SPICY FOOD, ONE MUKBANG YOUTUBER YOU CANNOT MISS IS DOROTHY. SHE MOSTLY EATS KOREAN DISHES, AND HAS A LOT OF SUBBED ENGLISH VIDEOS. SHE CAN EAT DISHES FLAVOURED WITH GHOST PEPPER POWDER WITHOUT FLINCHING!

IF YOU LIKE TO EAT A LOT BUT YOU CAN'T DUE TO CALORIES AND WEIGHT CONCERNS, YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK YUKA KINOSHITA OUT. THIS JAPANESE YOUTUBER IS FAMOUS FOR HER SEEMINGLY NEVER-ENDING APPETITE. KNOWN AS A OOGUI (WHICH IS JAPANESE FOR “BIG EATER”).

Our Mission Hi there! We are a group of 4 friends that aim to raise funds and awareness as well as recruit donors in support of the Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP).

what we are doing This year, we have pushed out “The Observatory”, a series of four short videos, over on our Instagram page @thebluemoonproj. We analyse the problems faced in the process of bone marrow donation, why they exist, and what the BMDP has been doing to address the situation. By considering the perspectives of medical professionals, our organisation and the general public, we hope to provide an extensive view into what the purpose of the BMDP exactly is and raise awareness for the cause in general. The science and details behind marrow donation may at times be dull and boring. To this end, we have incorporated humour through social experiments and skits, as well as cute, animations to supplement engagement and aid in learning :)

Do check out our first video on Instagram (link on the right)!

Soon, we will also begin our next initiative, "More Than Blue", which goes further in tackling misconceptions present in films and TV shows.

what are some common misconceptions?

Some people believe that signing up as a donor would mean immediate donation. However, donors would first have to be matched to a patient looking for a transplant, which would be a miracle in itself. Even after the match, the donor will still be able to decide whether or not they wish to proceed. Others also have the misconception that marrow donation requires painful surgery. In reality, it is a relatively painless process with no known long-term side effects. Peripheral blood stem cell collection (PBSC), the most common type of transplant, is akin to a longer blood donation. One time, a donor even went to participate in his volleyball competition right after the procedure!

how to help If you are above 18 years of age, you are greatly encouraged to sign up as a donor!

You may go to www.bmdp.org to request for a donor kit to be mailed to your home. Once the pandemic situation improves, our donor drives can continue to take place, where you can sign up on the spot! If you are under 18, don't worry! You can still pledge to donate by scanning the QR Code and filling up the form. Once you are of age, you will be contacted as a reminder to sign up! If you are willing and able to do so, please consider donating at their website. The BMDP relies solely on public funding for their operations, which require $3 million annually. Every dollar counts!

find us! @thebluemoonproj We hope to raise awareness through fun and interactive social media campaigns that can engage the youth. Concert Eclipse, an online concert of 4 acts featuring Isabelle Stables, The Buskards and more, was streamed live on our Instagram page over the course of 4 weeks in July. Do check it out if you missed the concert or are simply interested in our cause!

the team Baey Zo-Ren (20S6T) Chen Yiming (20S7F) Jovan Hsu Teng Yuan (20S7B) Loh Kai Kiat Keith (20S73) Teacher Mentor: Dr Edwin Lim

BROUGHT T O YOU BY PROJ ECT EGGYOLK Not sur e what t o do? Why not st ar t l ovi ng your sel f !

Our Mi ssi on We are 5 friends who aim to create a positive school environment and promote self-care by reminding our schoolmates of the importance of mental health! As simple actions can make a huge difference and brighten up someone else?s day, we wish to encourage students to take care of themselves and the people around them.

What t o expect -

Regular posts and stories on Instagram!

Our upcoming e-book!

Wher e t o f i nd us Our Instagram account: @project.eggyolk

We want t o hear f r omyou!

Do you have a poem, prose, artwork or other creative content to share? We would love to feature you!

Feel free to drop them at the Google Form link which can be found on our Instagram page.

Alternatively, feel free to drop us a dm!

Si gni ng Of f , Lhu Shi Hui (20S66) Jocelyn Lim (20A12) Gladys Phua (20S69) Talia Tan (20A15) Teo Jing Jing (20S72)

" Prom ise m e you'll alw ays rem em ber: You're braver t han you believe, and st ronger t han you seem , and sm art er t hen you t hink."

- Christ opher Robin t o Winnie t he Pooh

Your pat h is unique, so w alk it w it h pride. Even w hen t im es get t ough, never forget t hat you're m ore t han enough.

" Even w hen t he dark com es crashing t hrough, When you need a friend t o carry you, And w hen you're broken on t he ground, You w ill be found."

- Dear Evan Hansen

HWA CHONG S HWA CHONG’S HWA CHONG’S Never will we ever forget all the times we had in Hwa Chong, All the days we spent, hand in hand, playing to our hearts content.

We will always be together, heart to heart, we’ll conquer, All the loneliness, the emptiness, ’Cause Hwa Chong will always be there. ~ Never Forget

S OWN MAGAZINE S OWN MAGAZINE S OWN MAGAZINE

NSE HOO HOI TZER

NSE NEO ZHENYI, DILYS

VICE PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

SEC Co

YUNN HONEY AYE KYAW

CHAIRPERSON

SEC Co

KOH ZIYU NARA

SEC Co

SEC Co

GARION SIM CHING CHAIRPERSON

Wel Co

CHEONG Y-TSONG

WELFARE SERVICES I/C

SEE LENG KIAT

SEC Co

LEE ZIYING

SECRETARY TREASURER

Wel Co

SHAWN LIM KAI

SCHOOL SERVICES I/C

WONG LI LYNN, SHERYL

NSE

SEC Co

KOH XUANHE BRYAN CHEER I/C

Wel Co

CHIA ZHEN KAI

SALES EXECUTIVE

Wel Co

GOH JIN YUAN

SCHOOL SERVICES I/C

TAN I-XAN

GENERAL SECRETARY

SEC Co

SONG I/C

CHEER I/C

Wel Co

LIEW EDA

GENERAL SECRETARY

SECRETARY-TREASURER

DANCE I/C

Wel Co

LUCAS THONG JIEMIN

NSE

ANDRE YEE

NSE

SEC Co

SONG I/C

SEC Co MARIANNE LIM EN HUI

SCHOOL SPIRIT COORDINATOR

Wel Co

LEE GENE HERN

SALES EXECUTIVE

JEN WEI YAO JUSTIN

GENERAL TREASURER

WONG JING TEAN DANCE I/C

SEC Co

TIMOTHEUS TENG DA HUI

SCHOOL SPIRIT COORDINATOR

Wel Co AMANDA ONG QIAN YING

WELFARE SERVICES I/C

The 47th Hwa Chong Students’ Council remains committed in our care for the students and service to the school. We strive to walk the uncertain path ahead with you, leaving our mark together as the class of 2021. Taking hold of the opportunities presented in this unique year, we hope to uplift the school spirits and be a source of hope and inspiration. From revolutionising our school-wide events, to delivering refreshing initiatives, we aim to play an unforgettable part in your Hwa Chong experience.

By staying grounded and true to the students we serve, we hope to build genuine connections and make meaningful change through all the things we do.

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POH YEE NING JODI CHAIRPERSON

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ANNABELLE LOH XIN HENG WEB DIRECTOR

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CLAIRE CHU XINYI

MOCH MOCHCOORDINATOR COORDINATOR

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CORDEIRO JOSHUA ANDRE

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ARTEMIS DEPUTY FACULTY HEAD

CHUA YI DA

MOCH WEBCOORDINATOR DIRECTOR

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TEO JING JING

MOCH COORDINATOR

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SE ZI XUAN VENUS

ARES DEPUTY FACULTY HEAD

SnR TAN WEE YIP

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CHEONG SHAO HONG, JUSTIN

ATHENA FACULTY HEAD

DILLON POH JIAHE

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ART DIRECTOR

SECRETARY TREASURER

ARES FACULTY HEAD

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BAEY ZO-REN

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ALICIA GOH LI XUAN

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

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WANG YUQI

LIM CHENGXI JOEL

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YAP YULUN ATHENA DEPUTY FACULTY HEAD

DEXTER ANG JIA LE

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

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HIGASHI SHION

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

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ZHANG DINGYUAN ART DIRECTOR

NG JIN YIN CHAIRPERSON

LEE RU YE LAURA

SECRETARY TREASURER

SnR YIN JIAHENG APOLLO DEPUTY FACULTY HEAD

APOLLO FACULTY HEAD

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ART DIRECTOR

MOCH COORDINATOR

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SHEN TIANYI

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CHEN YIMING ARTEMIS FACULTY HEAD

SnR LIM YI DUAN

PROJECT COORDINATOR

JOLYNNE TAN

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Hello! I enjoy connectin with people and bein their listening ear! Catc me around in school wit my collection of we bar bear keychains :)

Hey Hwa Chong, This year may have been one filled with unexpected happenings such as COVID-19 disrupting our rhythm and affecting how school events are run. Yet, we are glad that we have come this far together as a school and faculty, adapting to the trying circumstances. Looking ahead, we are determined as ever to create a memorable experience for you.

There will be many unique and exciting events lined up, enjoyable moments never experienced before!

We are filled with anticipation of what is to come and what we are about to create together.

Tired we may be, but not beaten. Crushed we may seem, but not defeated.

Hey ther e, I’m Josh ua! I real ly love mak ing new frie nds , so do not be afra id to app roac h me and say hi! I’m SHU A I can mak e you r day :D

H i I ’m Aurora Woo, t li g h t -n he one in g fa s w h o is t in t h e fu r t h e s lo o . I ’m t t h in the g fr o m except a p r in t h a t I ’d c ess, be saun school t e r in g w it h a m around is s in g s hoe.

Charge on Warhorses! The future is fiery!

Hi! I’m Eli zab eth -An n Tan and I lov e EA Tin g car rot s wit h pea nut but ter ! :DD

I have a special ability to breath through my nose while smiling :)

m ak in g lov e I el pe op le ha pp y. Fe ch oa fre e to ap pr a m e if yo u ne ed o. tw lam e jok e or y #n ot sp on so re db ble m or ni ng m um

Hell o! Mor e ofte n than not, you wou ld find me arou nd scho ol eith er havi ng a cup of Milo Peng / Ice Tea with a bunc h of snac ks. I love MOC Hi too #fat lfye :-D

on p iles m s di tting you rea u p ve like I lo e :> ust j min s n e o c fa ile a sm puts

ng ng ch th re

les peop this ng

I lov e be ing l imag ost i inatio n my n a own what n d w the fu onde ture h if you r ing olds f ’re al or me so a that y , so dream ou’re er, k not a n o l o n e :) w <3

ho ke y di ct ed to th e H ey I w as ad tu rn ed th an kf ul ly , I po ke y… bu t nd ;-) m ys el f ar ou

H el lo !! I lo ve ta ki ng m or ni ng na ps an d ea tin g sp ic y fo od . I wa nt ed to gi ve yo u a pu n bu t I ra n ou t, so I SA RA H nd er

proba bly laugh ing at my own jokes

W as su p ev er yo ne ! Th ey sa y re ac h fo r th e st ar s.. .b ut I ca n’ t ev en re ac h fo r th e sn ac ks in th e cu pb oa rd H AH A

Hello! I’m a really picky eater but I love eating fried food and plain white rice! I also love to talk to people so if you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to approach me :”)

almo st tall enou gh to be taken serio usly

hell o!! I real ly like drin king milo sinc e you ng, so I gue ss you can say that milo is milo ve of my life :”)

WORD SEARCH Channel your inner warhorse with this word search!

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