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These were taken during HM birthday celebration in Tutong. I didnt manage to capture during the performance and greetings session since the area was flooded with 'Rakyat'. Anyway frens, hope you guys will enjoy the current celeb ya and please please do not overspend. We should be grateful with HM decisions not to revise the subsidies thingy. :)

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EXAM FEVER. Can you feel the HEAT?

Now that exam fever has returned. Yesterday one of the boys told me that he hasn't revised my subject despite he will sit for my paper today. WHY?? Reason 1: not enough time for revision (usually heard from them since they have 13 subjects to revise, yes my dear reader 13). Reason 2: too tired (commuting from Bandar to the college- which is around 30-40 mins drive). Reason 3: bla bla bla. Frankly speaking, I myself dislike exams but no matter what we have to get through of it. Teachers, parents would also start worrying few months or weeks before the exam begin. So as to achieve better performance of their respective students/children, several efforts have been made. Extra / remedial classes, motivational talks are some of them. As for parents, they will spend for tuition classes, purchase those supplementary pills to maintain or improve good memory. You guys (students) are lucky to have parents who really care.

For the case of my students, the following might help:

• time management is important. They know they have 13 subjects with hundreds of topics to revise and practice.
  
• Concentration during the lesson is crucial.
  
• For subjects like maths, POA or any other subjects. Try to gather the formulas and paste it on your room's wall, preferably near your bed. By doing this, it can helps you to memorise easily since you are looking the formulas before you to bed and the first thing you see after you woke up will be the formulas posters hehehe. (This is what I did yeahh).
  
• Revise more during weekends. Skip your weekends activities for a while.
  
• Sleep well. (Ok, I admit it might be impossible but at least try).
  
• Remember during Tuesday's assembly. There were few tips given like: jangan makan organ dalaman binatang (e.g. hati, kaki ayam). Btw, is kaki ayam consider organ dalaman binatang??. Do not look at your private part too often (the climax of the assembly of course) and much much.
  

When I searched for 'exam fever' from the web, I've found few which are useful. Here has mentioned that ' According to doctors, the sheer pressure of the event can cause an increase in a number of minor ailments, including headaches, stomach upsets, diarrhoea or constipation. Exam fever can also lead to a flare-up of certain stress-related conditions such as eczema, asthma and acne. Most of the ailments are manageable, but at their worst, they can affect exam performance.' If the stresses and strains become too much, pupils should not be afraid to go to a GP. It can be a stressful time for people and it is better not to put it off if you are having health problems.'' Hay fever is one of the leading culprits and often hits hardest just as the exam season gets into full swing. With students spending long hours revising or cramming for their exams, they can easily suffer from insomnia as they find it difficult to switch off. Long periods spent reading or working on a computer can lead to tired, red eyes and muscular pain.

The Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) has issued a Safe Code to help students ease some of the symptoms. Here are their recommendations:

HEADACHES

Study in a well-ventilated room and take regular breaks. Students who wear glasses or contact lenses should make sure to do so when they are studying so as not to strain their eyes.

DEHYDRATION

Drink lots of water and avoid too much coffee or stimulant drinks such as Red Bull, because they can cause dehydration. The weather is usually good during exam time. If studying outdoors, be sure to wear high factor suncream, wear a hat and cover up in the sun.

STOMACH UPSETS

Avoid spicy foods or foods that you know don't agree with you. Eat small amounts of food at regular intervals. A glass of milk or peppermint tea can be good for stomach upsets. Motillium tablets can be good for certain stomach upsets.

DIARRHOEA AND CONSTIPATION

Stress can cause disruption to a student's digestive system which could result in diarrhoea or constipation. If a student is constipated, they should drink plenty of water and eat fruit and high-fibre foods. For diarrhoea, make sure to drink plenty of water.

ASTHMA

Be extra vigilant in using inhalers correctly. Preventative inhalers should be used regularly. Make sure that you have an ample supply of inhalers and carry one with you so it can be used during the exam if required.

ECZEMA

Stress can cause eczema to flare up. Keep the skin well moisturized with the cream prescribed by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothes that won't aggravate the condition.

COLD SORES

Use preventative cream as a precaution if you are prone to cold sores during times of stress. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the cream to avoid the cold sores spreading.

INSOMNIA

Take some light exercise or other activity such as having a bath or shower in order to relax before bedtime. Don't study in bed, because this will overstimulate your brain. Set aside a period for relaxing during the study schedule.

MUSCULAR AND JOINT PAIN

Posture is very important in avoiding muscular discomfort. It's important to have a chair that will provide good back support. Avoid crossing legs or slouching over a desk. Take frequent breaks, walk around for a few moments or perform some light stretches.

HAY FEVER

Those who suffer from hay fever should take steps to ensure that the condition does not flare up during the exams. Keep doors and windows closed in mid-morning and early evening when pollen levels peak. Apply a little Vaseline inside the nose to help reduce symptoms. If you use antihistamines, check they don't cause drowsiness.

EAT WELL

Make sure you eat regular, well-balanced, healthy meals.

Aoife Mulligan, who scored 10 A1s in the Junior Cert, tells how she got through the exams

With only three weeks to go until the exams, it's easy to spend all your time studying and to forget that there is another side of exam preparation: staying fit and healthy.

I knew sleep was really important, so I tried to get around eight hours of sleep a night. I studied in the morning rather than late at night, because studying and then trying to sleep was difficult. I found it helpful to stop studying at least an hour before going to bed.

Exercise was a really good way to clear my mind and relax, especially walking, jogging and cycling.

I also found a good way to save time by exercising and working for the exams at the same time. I took my iPod with me and listened to the audio CDs for the aural exams while I was out.

During the run-up to the exams I started eating more healthily, cutting out foods such as sweets and crisps, and replacing them with fruit and vegetables. I knew breakfast was important -- if you don't usually eat breakfast, now is the time to start. Porridge was really good, because it kept me going. I also found that eating a healthy snack between meals was a good idea.

During the last few weeks, I think the most important thing is to avoid getting too stressed-out, since it is not going to get you anywhere.

Remember that in a few weeks the exams will be over and done with.

To accomplish great things,
We must not only act,
But also dream,
Not only plan but also believe,
Best wishes for your exam.

Human brain is the most
outstanding object in world.
It functions 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
It functions right from the time we are born,
and stop only when we enter the examination hall. J