My mother is wrapping Xmas presents in her room...I really admire her for her love towards our family. Although she was having a really bad cold, she was willing to shop for presents for everyone...so that nobody would feel left out of the festive joy. I feel really blessed to have such a great mum. In fact, I am also learning how to wrap the prezzies...there is a small mountain of shirts, towels, ties and story-books waiting to be dressed and delivered into the grateful hands of various friends and family members.

Someday I'd love to be as patient and understanding as my Dad and as meticulous as my Mum...Looking back, I realise that I may have good qualities...but I do not think that I have inherited the defining virtues of my parents.

I got an email from Oxford regarding my application...Was admitted into Harris-Manchester College in Oxford...which disqualifies me from the Jardines Scholarship...because this scholarship is only valid if I am accepted into Oriel, Exeter or Trinity College. I am feeling quite disappointed because I tried so hard to get the place and the scholarship. Now I have a place, but no scholarship. Well, life is not always a bed of roses...I'd like to thank everyone who was so supportive and encouraging towards me while I was embarking on this crazy endeavour.