So, I was told there was a costume day for school, and so my response was this:

Yes. I know it's not perfect, but it'll do right? :D

Yeah, sort of my "2nd" cosplay. I kinda enjoyed cosplaying as Ghost. Staring at people and drawing my fake Colt 1911 when they stare long enough. Being a school where the campus is being shared with nursery and kindergarten kids, it was a bit scary as all my equipment looked "real"

I had to wear my student pass, so that people won't freak out and think it's a school shooting. Oh, and a pic of my painted M4 before I broke the buttstock! xD

He's buff... I'm not buff D:

There was a criticism about my cosplay though: I wasn't muscular enough.  The fact that many soldiers, Ghost included, have a heavy build, makes me look like a piece of Asian twig compared to the "actual" Ghost.He's buff... I'm not buff D:

Anyway, From here on, I'll be sharing you more photos of my cosplay! Enjoy! :D

Well, that's it. I've got a legit cosplay to prepare this July, and the character I'm going to cosplay next, WILL NOT be Ghost, partly because of how much of a pain it is to wear the knee and shoulder pads, and putting on the holster.

It's either going to be Zechs Merquise from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing...

Or Tieria Erde from Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (Yes. He's a dude)

Thanks for checking this out!

LEGION!

- Vergil

Trial exam reflection.

Trial exam reflection:

A basic representation of what I was like during the exams.

Preparation for the trial/mock/prelim exams.

When I heard of news that the mock exams (or what I call, prelim exams) was around the corner, I already knew that I was not fully prepared, and even if I studied, I'd probably not do as well as I thought I would, but I did anyway. 

Apart from subjects like English, which you really can't study for, I did study... But not as much as I thought I would. 

Usually I would always end up going through the day like any other ordinary day, ending up procrastinating and then realising that I am going to fail my subjects. 

Especially Mathematics. When I did the exams, it was okay when I was doing the English papers. I would say the English paper was reasonably not too easy, nor is it not too hard. However, I felt really unsure that I answered my questions correctly on the Literature papers. 

For Maths, I was barely prepared. So unprepared that I slept through most of the paper (Though I did a handful of questions). 

For my History paper though, I felt that I was prepared, but because of the issue with slow writing and timing, I didn't manage to finish all 3 of the History papers I've took. How well did I think I've done for the mocks? 

Well, I would say that I could at least pass English with a C. For Literature though,at least a D grade. I'm not that hopeful. 

Overall, I'd say that I could have done better for the mock exams, and I am definitely aware that I did not put in my maximum effort into studying for them.

Reaction to my results

After getting back the results, I have to say that I underestimated myself. My prediction for my literature was eerily accurate... That doesn't mean I am a psychic though... 

Yep... I still have no superpowers :(

As for English, I was amazed that I got such a good result. I don't usually get a B for English, but when I do, I try my best not to look smug among my friends! As I said, I have totally underestimated my performance on English, but I was not surprised when I got my literature results (As I mentioned above, it's eerily accurate)

Preparation for the real exam

For the real exam, which is obviously no joke, I intend to study as much as I can. The results of my recent papers is what's described as a wake up call. I did terribly for Maths and apart from English and Literature, I got myself a D grade on my other subjects except for Mathematics in which I got a G grade. 

But I digress. For my exams, especially for Maths, I plan on constant and intense practising from today onwards, and for the rest of the paper, I would study just as hard because of the fact that I did not study enough for the mock/prelim exams.

The areas I need to work on would definitely be writing speed, as I struggled to keep up with the time in my History papers and Drama papers. 

Another one would definitely be Maths. If one does not practice well enough, the person taking a Maths exam will probably not do well. I need to do well because my polytechnic course requires that I get a D grade for Maths, at least a C grade or above for English, and a D grade with 2 other subjects (History, Drama and Art).

As the IGCSE's are around the corner, I have realised that I should not continue this unhealthy lifestyle of procrastination and sleeping late. Sleep deprivation has been taking a toll on me due to last minute studies AND video games, so one thing I should definitely cut down on, video games and to sleep early.

The grades that I aim to get, is at least a B grade for English. The same case with Literature, but I have a feeling in my gut that my Literature might pull down my English grades (As shown in my current results).

Conclusion:

Overall, I would like to say that this exam that I have just taken is a serious wake up call. In fact, I feel that I should have done better in this exam, but due to the bad timing of the exams (Colliding with Chinese New Year), my studies were badly affected.

Thank you for reading my reflection, and I'll see you soon!

LEGION!

- Vergil

The Great Gatsby Essay reflection.

The Great Gatsby reflection

On Friday, my class and I did a literature test, based on the book, "The Great Gatsby" 

We were given roughly 55-60 minutes to complete the whole essay.

Because I'm such a slow writer, I did not write that much but I wrote enough to prove my point in the question I was asked (Which I have already forgot).

Though it was enough to prove my point, I feel like as if it wasn't enough. 

Despite the fact that I read the book before the test, I was struggling in thinking about what I needed to write, and what would be relevant. 

But overall, regardless of what the outcome was, as long as I managed to do my job and at least pass this paper, I am generally satisfied. 

I'm sure my teacher believes that more could be done, which I absolutely agree with!

Teacher's reception:

Mrs. Holly says that the essay I have written was done as, "mature writing". 

She was impressed that I actually come up with such great ideas and refer to many parts of the book to prove my point (I do History and Social Studies in the past, mostly analysis-related, so I'm used to doing this)

Though she was impressed with the work, she says that I have to work on my structuring and my paragraphing. 

I will do my best to improve and make sure that my structuring and paragraphing gets better as the days go by!

Thank you for reading, and have a great day!

LEGION!