So long “study” leave. For all those that did satisfyingly study, and not get distracted – kudos. I, on the other hand was nothing but distracted, and this uneventful month went by quite slowly. But there were positives. I discovered and invented newer ways of passing time. But this month will be legendary in its own way: [in reverse order]

1. Facebook revolutionized most if not all of our lives.
2. I didn’t miss a single Arsenal match.
3. Got into Illinois, but then the whole of Grade 12 did. I am not complaining, it gave me satisfaction anyway.
4. Redial Entertainment work continued. We finished making backdrops for an event headed by Princess Haya – Sheikh Mohammed’s youngest wife.
5. I had an unexpectedly pleasant birthday. Thanks you guys, with a special mention to Ali and his dinner treat. KFC did make us put on a few kilos, for we kept stuffing ourselves, complaining about how bad and fatty the chicken was.
6. Dads and Mum’s anniversary.
7. American Idol
8. More Facebook, more MSN, more pointless conversations, and unnecessary excuses NOT to study.
9. The Official Farewell – with its toasts, with the awesome percussion and singing, and with a visibly half-annoyed Principal thanks to the ‘mixing’ and the photography.
10. The Farewell “Before Party” with all its “storming outs” and the consequent rumours. It was night when Modern High and its couples broke barriers, and where there was a whole twist of feelings and emotion, for me, and for many others.
11. Sister’s birthday and her Spanish departure.
12. Sports Day and how Aquila didn’t win. Damn it Aaron! Neil broke the 12-second barrier.
13. And umm amidst all that, a little bit of studying too.

Now it’s time to face the music as they say. Let’s just hope it’s not as sour as we think it might be.

P.S. Almighty Lord, chemistry is unbelievable.