Simply Tired

I’m simply tired of posting in a blog where I can’t post pictures or videos, so I’ve switched to Blogger. My new blog is still The White Goat, and I’ve transferred all posts and comments. The link is here.

Harry: The Warrior Prince

   In the time of ancient gods, warlords, and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero.

   He is Harry, a mighty prince, forged in the heat of battle.

   The power, the passion, the danger.

   His courage could change the world…

   That was modified from Xena: Warrior Princess.

   The person I’m talking about is Prince Harry (sorry, I still can’t figure out how to place a picture). He is the first member of the British Royal Family in 25 years to serve on the front line after it was disclosed last thursday that he has been fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.

   It was a quiet thing. There was an agreement with the press not to disclose it. So Harry went in. The conditions over there can be said to be unfit for a prince. But Prince Harry did not mind. He endured it all, never complaining. In fact, he enjoyed it.

   Then the story of his service broke out and he was pulled out. It is expected that he won’t be returned to service anytime soon.

   I never admired Prince Harry. Before this there were so many negative reports on him. And when he was finally going in, news that he’ll be kidnapped or assasinated there made it impossible for him to go. So I was really surprised to find that he lived through it!

   I think that it’s good that he’s finally shedding off his ‘bad boy’ tag and embracing life as a royal role model.

   I wonder whether William will do the same.

Morning Blues

   I snapped out of sleep… again.

   Feeling too dazed to think about anything I dozed off again.

   Then something happened. Something I always dread to hear on weekday mornings. The sound of it at such an unearthly hour.

The alarm clock.   

   I raised one arm and shut it immediately. Every single nerve in my body is saying ‘go back to sleep!’. I would LOVE to do it. But the conscious part of me knew better. If I slept again I’ll be late for school.

   So every morning, I have to wake up to prepare for school. How I wish I can rise from my bed later. But seeing as I need to be in school earlier than normal students I have no choice but to get up. I would grab my clothes from my bedside, then walk grogily to the bathroom, where I’ll brush my teeth with my eyes closed. Then I’ll take a shower, with my eyes closed most of the time as well. I’ll only stop when my eyes can stay open.

   Throughout the day if I’m listening in class or doing my homework, sometimes I will start to doze off, unless what I’m doing is something I like.

   I constantly wonder, how can some people I know get their ‘batteries warmed up’ so quickly. I mean, they could just open the room door and step out with eyes wide open already.

   So now everyday when I’m in the shower and am thinking of sleeping, I keep telling myself,

   If others can, so can you! 

A Free Saturday

   The first day of March brought about rain and wind.

   I woke up in the darkness, unable to see clearly yet hearing the sound of the rain splattering against the roof of the house. I struggled to clear my head, but before I could my eyes closed again.

   I reopened them when it was brighter. Feeling disorganized I kept my eyes closed. The sound of rain was still distinct. I felt weak, unable to move, yet I gathered my strength, opened my eyes and got up to take a look at the clock beside me bed.

8.30

    Not that late, I thought, as my consciousness increased.

   Feeling lazy, I did not get up just yet. I tried to get back to sleep, trying to make myself sleepy again. There weren’t noises outside. Perfect to close my eyes and wake up later.

   This lasted for another five minutes. Finally I acknowledged that I just can’t fall asleep again. I got up, and an instant wave of cheerfulness greeted me as I turned the table fan off. I tried to remember why is it I felt that way. Then it struck me.  

   It’s a Saturday, and I don’t have to attend the scout meeting today.