Sunny and wet grounds
It's a bright weather when I woke up around 0730 am. So, I decided to go for a 3km jog. After which I bathed, packed my bag and set off to meet the usual guys.
Went there at 12 pm. Supposed to be meeting at 11:45 am. However, on my way, Zhen Ze messaged me to notify that they will be late. End up, they came 10 mins later. Took bus 9 to Changi Village. Had our lunch at the marketplace where there's a famous Nasi Lemak store. Like what our knowledgeable Zhen Ze said, the sight of the long queue can't prove more that it is indeed famous Changi V Nasi Lemak!
Since the queue was too long and I wanted something light, I chose a simple chicken rice. It sucks. Ordered plum drink, end up it's kinda sweet. Haha.
Next was interesting, we took a boat across the sea as we embarked on my very first time to the magnificant Pulau Ubin, the Island of Granite. The boat fee was pretty cheap. 2 bucks per person. Cool. Traveling across the sea stirred flashbacks of my days when I was sitting on the ferry to Pulau Tekong during army days.
The first sight was familiar. It's the wooden bridge I used to see on TV when they filmed on the island. It didn't take very long to rent our bikes. They advised me to check the brakes on my back. Being clueless, I didn't know how to check. Before I knew it, I was about to find out why..
We were travelling from the east when we had to go through this steep gravel and orangy mud slope. It was my brakes didn't work efficiently and I wasn't sitting steadily on my back. As a result, I fell forward. Break fall with my palms and got them scratched. The good thing? The other parts of my body didn't get injured. Bad thing? My part of my berms got dirtied.
Hehe.. I must have been a very vain guy right? I was fretting more over my stained berms then my bleeding palms.
Well, from the instant I fell, I anticipated that I was going to bleed. The guys kept asking whether I was hurt. Erm.. seriously, it was bearable until I washed the wound.
The whole trip was very fun. There were challenging moments when faced with up slopes. Particularly, two route. I enjoyed the trip totally. Was expecting lots of mosquito bites. Surprisingly, there was little. All thanks to my insect repellant. Really great! It's been effective throughout NS!!
We passed by this Thai temple. Don't know why but I have developed a practice to pray. Especially the 4-faced Bhurma. Well, I didn't kneel. Partly because I was wearing a white berms. And secondly, I wasn't praying with any joss sticks. Compensating, I dropped a token of donation.
In addition, I also learnt alot more about the functions of front and back brakes and the operation of the range of gears for the bike. It was alot complicated compared to the ones I experienced with the bike I rent at East Coast and Pasir Ris Park.
Had a tiring day. We went back to the ferry terminal to change into our fresh clothings. After which we took bus 59, in hope of getting to Tampines. Ended up, we dined at Toa Payoh. Haha.
After which I went back Bishan to get the VCDS and SIMS installation codes. Went home, turned out my lappy while I bathed. Intended to wait for Zhen Ze to send me the details for application of job. As I waited, I dozed off.
That's the reason to account why I'm only blogging what happened yesterday, today.
As for today, I didn't do much. My back muscle ache. Not forgetting the wounds on my palms. Everybody kept asking how was my palms. My reply was "it's pain but bearable".
Watched one of my old time favourite show, "Waterboys". It's the reason why I want to slim down. SIgh. I'm losing my tan. Gotta go sun bathing soon!
It's a day for resting today. Thanks guys, for the enjoyable trip. Can't wait for my second experienced!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Sunday, November 12, 2006
De one with Hospital visit
Rainless Sunday
Got a shock? It's not me being hospitalised! Instead, I paid my uncle a visit at SGH this early afternoon, with the accompany of my cousin, Jasmine.
Early morning had a fulfilling 8km run. And I feel lighter today. Haha. Unfortunately, Jasmine bought Nasi Lemak for my breakfast. There goes my effort in the run.
Before today, I kept thinking that my uncle had his cardio surgery at TTSH. End up, it's actually at SGH. For a moment, I forgot that SGH has got the top specialised in cardiology.
The poor fellow was sleeping in ICU today when we visit him. Well, actually I didn't want to go. Because I knew I would feel so outta place since I wasn't close to him. Sometimes at loggerheads. However, for the sake of kinship, I had to make my appearance. Sigh.
Respect is the word. I had to call him everytime I see him. Which I feel it weird and "extra". Anyway, in the name of Respect. I had no choice but to do so despite the absence of acknowledgement from the suffering man. Perhaps, he is tired, I told myself this.
Mama (my aunt), Papa (my uncle in law) and Jasmine brought me to Pearl Centre to eat. They were saying the "Yong Tao Hu" was famous. Sigh. It does brought back some memories of that "last person I'd ever want to be reminded about". I didn't want to eat anything filling. Hence, I ordered some dim sum. Gosh. Mama complained about the wooden chopsticks were mouldy. Papa was talkative as usual.
I don't really know. Yet somehow, I felt.. My family is obsolete from the main family. It's like Jasmine and Mama are the ones in charge of the family now. Omg. I shouldn't think this way. Perhaps it's because They are the ones who are actively bearing the burden of the family issues. Mummy used to be here. Now, we're trying to cope without her. I'm a hypersentimental guy. Inevitably, it's why I take more time to move on.
We accompanied Mama until 4pm when Uncle is being tranferred to a High Dependency ward (the second highest in the hierarchy of Intensive care department). Took Tranisland bus 851 to Thompson Plaza where Jasmine and I shopped for a new pair of heels for her to wear for work.
We also got the rest of the family dinner too. Not too bad a day.
Got a shock? It's not me being hospitalised! Instead, I paid my uncle a visit at SGH this early afternoon, with the accompany of my cousin, Jasmine.
Early morning had a fulfilling 8km run. And I feel lighter today. Haha. Unfortunately, Jasmine bought Nasi Lemak for my breakfast. There goes my effort in the run.
Before today, I kept thinking that my uncle had his cardio surgery at TTSH. End up, it's actually at SGH. For a moment, I forgot that SGH has got the top specialised in cardiology.
The poor fellow was sleeping in ICU today when we visit him. Well, actually I didn't want to go. Because I knew I would feel so outta place since I wasn't close to him. Sometimes at loggerheads. However, for the sake of kinship, I had to make my appearance. Sigh.
Respect is the word. I had to call him everytime I see him. Which I feel it weird and "extra". Anyway, in the name of Respect. I had no choice but to do so despite the absence of acknowledgement from the suffering man. Perhaps, he is tired, I told myself this.
Mama (my aunt), Papa (my uncle in law) and Jasmine brought me to Pearl Centre to eat. They were saying the "Yong Tao Hu" was famous. Sigh. It does brought back some memories of that "last person I'd ever want to be reminded about". I didn't want to eat anything filling. Hence, I ordered some dim sum. Gosh. Mama complained about the wooden chopsticks were mouldy. Papa was talkative as usual.
I don't really know. Yet somehow, I felt.. My family is obsolete from the main family. It's like Jasmine and Mama are the ones in charge of the family now. Omg. I shouldn't think this way. Perhaps it's because They are the ones who are actively bearing the burden of the family issues. Mummy used to be here. Now, we're trying to cope without her. I'm a hypersentimental guy. Inevitably, it's why I take more time to move on.
We accompanied Mama until 4pm when Uncle is being tranferred to a High Dependency ward (the second highest in the hierarchy of Intensive care department). Took Tranisland bus 851 to Thompson Plaza where Jasmine and I shopped for a new pair of heels for her to wear for work.
We also got the rest of the family dinner too. Not too bad a day.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
De one with Quilt
Storm and cold weather
Today I didn't step out of house. Early morning, I watched "Cars" on vcd. Mama have been bugging me to visit my Uncle who's hospitalised having underwent a heart bypass. It's been 3 days since the operation.
Ah ma has been very troubled since Wednesday when my Uncle got admitted to the hospital. She kept praying to the altar and ancestor's tablet every hour. The old lady would jump and rush for the house phone whenever it rings. Noticed the endless motherly love she's displayed through her actions. Sigh.
Partially, I was empathising with ah ma. Staying at home for the past 3 days wasn't enough. So I decided to find something to occupy her. I asked ah ma to teach me how to do a quilt.
I've always find quilt fascinating. It was one of the very impressive and magnificant art I've seen during my young age. What left a significant impression was this story book which I pocessed. The title of the short story book was "Granny". It was about a boy who spent time with the granny. One day, due to age-sickness, the Granny passed away. However, she left a self-made quilt for the grandson.
I love the story alot. Kinda related myself to how much I was closed to my ahma. She pampers me, buys me whatever I want and brings me to watch my favourite chinese opera shows at temples and 7th Month festivals events, like those mentioned in the story. And it is from the storybook which I first learnt that ahma might be gone one day. Ever since, I've started crying everytime I think of my ahma.
Having read the story a ellion times, grannies were associated with quilts unexplainably. I had one at home. It was a gift from my cousin's friend's granny. Treasured the quilt alot. Kept me warm during the monsoon period when it gets cold at night and the normal cotton blanket can't help much to shield the chill. However, it was "growing short" as I've grown taller.
I decided to make one myself. Initially, a couple months ago, I thought of making one for Sweet. But, well..anyway, I embarked on my start to making my quilt. I begun with cutting the triangular patches. This didn't pose a problem because I enjoyed cutting things and am pretty good with cutting.
The great part of the day was learning how to work with the sewing machine. Easy? nope. It was the traditional Singer-brand sewing machine. Just a desktop kinda thing which all work is done by hand. Not those with step works from your feet (though I have that at my house). I discovered a couple of astoundingly amazing things.
1: I didn't know how simple was threading a needle until ah ma told me to use a threading device. With it, you slot the pointed wire loop throught the hole of the needle, slot the thread through the loop and pull the wire loop out of the needle hole. And cha chang! Your needle is threaded. To think I used to fred, depending on my eyesight and luck to thread a needle. Ooo, not forgetting the hussle of trying to converge the threat head to enable a smooth, easy penetration through the needle.
2: Ahma imparted me with the necessary skills to position the cloths for sewing, about the upper thread which is connected to the needle, and the lower thread which is connected to a roller hidden beneath. About appropriate usage of the stabilising footer to hold on and guide your cloth. And the way to pull allowances and cut the excessive threads.
3: I had no idea that you must tighten the knob so that the sewing needle can work.
4: I was clueless on how to replace the lower thread when it was depleted. And getting the lower thread to come out from the lower hole even after replacing roll of lower thread. Hehe. Ah ma taught me must turn the hand wheel and cha chang! Simple it is as the lower thread appeal. Previously, I went through all the trouble to get the thread out manually. Omg!
5: Conventional method, I rolled the thread onto the depleted roll. Ah ma taught me a surprising way of fixing the empty roller onto a component located near the handwheel. Replenishing the filling of thread just by turning the handwheel. Wuao!!
After stitching near 100 pieces of the fragments, ah ma taught me to iron the allowanced flaps of the joint fragments so that it will turn out to be flat on the under-side. Cousin came back during the afternoon. Helped her ironed her shawl since she was in the rush to attend a company's dinenr and dance function.
Worked from after till evening. It was tedious work!!
I cooked dinner for the three of us. Ah ma, Jimson and me. Washed the utensils too. Man, I feel so hearty today!!
Today I didn't step out of house. Early morning, I watched "Cars" on vcd. Mama have been bugging me to visit my Uncle who's hospitalised having underwent a heart bypass. It's been 3 days since the operation.
Ah ma has been very troubled since Wednesday when my Uncle got admitted to the hospital. She kept praying to the altar and ancestor's tablet every hour. The old lady would jump and rush for the house phone whenever it rings. Noticed the endless motherly love she's displayed through her actions. Sigh.
Partially, I was empathising with ah ma. Staying at home for the past 3 days wasn't enough. So I decided to find something to occupy her. I asked ah ma to teach me how to do a quilt.
I've always find quilt fascinating. It was one of the very impressive and magnificant art I've seen during my young age. What left a significant impression was this story book which I pocessed. The title of the short story book was "Granny". It was about a boy who spent time with the granny. One day, due to age-sickness, the Granny passed away. However, she left a self-made quilt for the grandson.
I love the story alot. Kinda related myself to how much I was closed to my ahma. She pampers me, buys me whatever I want and brings me to watch my favourite chinese opera shows at temples and 7th Month festivals events, like those mentioned in the story. And it is from the storybook which I first learnt that ahma might be gone one day. Ever since, I've started crying everytime I think of my ahma.
Having read the story a ellion times, grannies were associated with quilts unexplainably. I had one at home. It was a gift from my cousin's friend's granny. Treasured the quilt alot. Kept me warm during the monsoon period when it gets cold at night and the normal cotton blanket can't help much to shield the chill. However, it was "growing short" as I've grown taller.
I decided to make one myself. Initially, a couple months ago, I thought of making one for Sweet. But, well..anyway, I embarked on my start to making my quilt. I begun with cutting the triangular patches. This didn't pose a problem because I enjoyed cutting things and am pretty good with cutting.
The great part of the day was learning how to work with the sewing machine. Easy? nope. It was the traditional Singer-brand sewing machine. Just a desktop kinda thing which all work is done by hand. Not those with step works from your feet (though I have that at my house). I discovered a couple of astoundingly amazing things.
1: I didn't know how simple was threading a needle until ah ma told me to use a threading device. With it, you slot the pointed wire loop throught the hole of the needle, slot the thread through the loop and pull the wire loop out of the needle hole. And cha chang! Your needle is threaded. To think I used to fred, depending on my eyesight and luck to thread a needle. Ooo, not forgetting the hussle of trying to converge the threat head to enable a smooth, easy penetration through the needle.
2: Ahma imparted me with the necessary skills to position the cloths for sewing, about the upper thread which is connected to the needle, and the lower thread which is connected to a roller hidden beneath. About appropriate usage of the stabilising footer to hold on and guide your cloth. And the way to pull allowances and cut the excessive threads.
3: I had no idea that you must tighten the knob so that the sewing needle can work.
4: I was clueless on how to replace the lower thread when it was depleted. And getting the lower thread to come out from the lower hole even after replacing roll of lower thread. Hehe. Ah ma taught me must turn the hand wheel and cha chang! Simple it is as the lower thread appeal. Previously, I went through all the trouble to get the thread out manually. Omg!
5: Conventional method, I rolled the thread onto the depleted roll. Ah ma taught me a surprising way of fixing the empty roller onto a component located near the handwheel. Replenishing the filling of thread just by turning the handwheel. Wuao!!
After stitching near 100 pieces of the fragments, ah ma taught me to iron the allowanced flaps of the joint fragments so that it will turn out to be flat on the under-side. Cousin came back during the afternoon. Helped her ironed her shawl since she was in the rush to attend a company's dinenr and dance function.
Worked from after till evening. It was tedious work!!
I cooked dinner for the three of us. Ah ma, Jimson and me. Washed the utensils too. Man, I feel so hearty today!!
Friday, November 10, 2006
De one with Rock Climbing
Not so bad a day as the falling rain
Due to yesterday's disappiontment that my plan to run in the evening being ruined by the wet weather, I had a satisfying 7 km run early in the morning. After which I came home, watched a few X-men 90's animated series and headed for Yishun.
Met Zhen Ze for lunch at a very familiar old place which we frequent during our army days. It's nostalgic. Fascinating thing was the rain came in while we were in the milst of eating. And the rain appeared on one side before "shifting" literally to another side of the open view from the coffee-shop which we were in. Spent awhile spotting whether it was really raining anot!
*giggle giggle*
We made our way to SAFRA. Second time with Zhen Ze, spared the very first time I went because of -A-. Reason being, Guan Hui had some matter to settle before joining us later. There was a distance from the busstop which both of us alighted to SAFRA, thus we ran slowly in the rain. Reached, enquired and finally made a registration at the rock climbing office, located near the park.
Relatively cheap since we were SAFRA members. $10.50 for fun in the bouldering room, an indoor rock-climbing session. Funny thing occured. The receipt which was given to me was printed but had nothing on it. Confirmed with the guy at the admin counter. Funny.
What's funnier? Not knowing where the Bouldering room was, Zhen Ze and I walked around searching for it. Only to realise it was so close to the office when we walked far away.
It was my very first attempt at rock climbing. Well, disappointing we didn't get to do the outdoor 12, 15 or 18 metres rock climb due to the downpour. Frankly speaking, I don't know why I've becomed sporty-fevered. Perhaps it's army and a growing adrenalin. I recalled during my secondary school days, I would avoid such physical activities and challenges. Well, spare the Confidence building camp which I kinda appreciated it.
The experience was great and exciting. I always get thrilled by new adventures nowadays. 2 hours and my left hand got exhausted. Erm, yesterday did weights training and today I just ran..accountable for reasons? hehe Oops ;)
Nevertheless, it was fun, fun, fun! Finally doing something new in the dwell of boring life.
After 3 plus, the rain stopped. Felt sour. Otherwise, we'd have been rock climbing outdoors. Soon, 2 ladies joined the room. Well, more means we have limited freedom to choose which part of the room to occupy.
We decided to leave shortly after Guan Hui came. What happened next was interesting. We went hunting for a toilet with seperate shower rooms adequate for the three of us. The optimum commodity was the one located near the swimming facility. Well, we extended our hunt for Cash Card topping up services since Guan Hui needed to purchase an entry into the swimming facility. End up, I bought one new cash card. One more card to my collection!
Did something illegal when we finally got to the swimming pool the second time. Earlier, I entered with my SAFRA card and came out since Guan Hui needed to search for Cash Card Top-up services. Not knowing the entitlement to one visit per day. I couldn't enter the second time. Left choiceless, both Zhen Ze and me entered concurrently via entrance with Zhen Ze's SAFRA card.
We left SAFRA and walked to North Point foodcourt for a "light" dinner. Guan Hui didn't have brunch. And I supposed most of us will be dinning at home.
I left for grocery shopping at NTUC fairprice AMK. Surprisingly, my consumption expenditure didn't hit $50. Other occassion, my visit to NTUC will always exceed that amout. Well, it came close nevertheless. $48 something. Wonder what did I get? Under errand for my aunt and ah-ma, I got Tabby's dog food and towel tissues respectively. Besides, I bought a few packages of made for frying food for the "rainy days", campbell's lastest "potato and spinach" soup, Brocolli, chicken fillet, ham and low-fat bread.
Told Denn, that most probably I'll be expecting muscle aches all over tomorrow due to over exertion. Hmm.. Let's see... Anyway, Jason and his rock climbing experience..Woohoo!
:: My close friend, everything may seem blur and chaotic. I felt that same when I expecting my exams too. Really hope, with all my heart, that all your current difficulties will dissipate and all will turn out fine. You have my sincerest support along the way. Huggies.
:: To Sam, take good care of your health and speedy recovery. Snizzles snizzles go away, just be gone far far away.
:: To Zhen Ze and Guan Hui, hope we can go out and spent good times together.
:: To all my friends in local U, study hard and jiayou for your semester exams!
Due to yesterday's disappiontment that my plan to run in the evening being ruined by the wet weather, I had a satisfying 7 km run early in the morning. After which I came home, watched a few X-men 90's animated series and headed for Yishun.
Met Zhen Ze for lunch at a very familiar old place which we frequent during our army days. It's nostalgic. Fascinating thing was the rain came in while we were in the milst of eating. And the rain appeared on one side before "shifting" literally to another side of the open view from the coffee-shop which we were in. Spent awhile spotting whether it was really raining anot!
*giggle giggle*
We made our way to SAFRA. Second time with Zhen Ze, spared the very first time I went because of -A-. Reason being, Guan Hui had some matter to settle before joining us later. There was a distance from the busstop which both of us alighted to SAFRA, thus we ran slowly in the rain. Reached, enquired and finally made a registration at the rock climbing office, located near the park.
Relatively cheap since we were SAFRA members. $10.50 for fun in the bouldering room, an indoor rock-climbing session. Funny thing occured. The receipt which was given to me was printed but had nothing on it. Confirmed with the guy at the admin counter. Funny.
What's funnier? Not knowing where the Bouldering room was, Zhen Ze and I walked around searching for it. Only to realise it was so close to the office when we walked far away.
It was my very first attempt at rock climbing. Well, disappointing we didn't get to do the outdoor 12, 15 or 18 metres rock climb due to the downpour. Frankly speaking, I don't know why I've becomed sporty-fevered. Perhaps it's army and a growing adrenalin. I recalled during my secondary school days, I would avoid such physical activities and challenges. Well, spare the Confidence building camp which I kinda appreciated it.
The experience was great and exciting. I always get thrilled by new adventures nowadays. 2 hours and my left hand got exhausted. Erm, yesterday did weights training and today I just ran..accountable for reasons? hehe Oops ;)
Nevertheless, it was fun, fun, fun! Finally doing something new in the dwell of boring life.
After 3 plus, the rain stopped. Felt sour. Otherwise, we'd have been rock climbing outdoors. Soon, 2 ladies joined the room. Well, more means we have limited freedom to choose which part of the room to occupy.
We decided to leave shortly after Guan Hui came. What happened next was interesting. We went hunting for a toilet with seperate shower rooms adequate for the three of us. The optimum commodity was the one located near the swimming facility. Well, we extended our hunt for Cash Card topping up services since Guan Hui needed to purchase an entry into the swimming facility. End up, I bought one new cash card. One more card to my collection!
Did something illegal when we finally got to the swimming pool the second time. Earlier, I entered with my SAFRA card and came out since Guan Hui needed to search for Cash Card Top-up services. Not knowing the entitlement to one visit per day. I couldn't enter the second time. Left choiceless, both Zhen Ze and me entered concurrently via entrance with Zhen Ze's SAFRA card.
We left SAFRA and walked to North Point foodcourt for a "light" dinner. Guan Hui didn't have brunch. And I supposed most of us will be dinning at home.
I left for grocery shopping at NTUC fairprice AMK. Surprisingly, my consumption expenditure didn't hit $50. Other occassion, my visit to NTUC will always exceed that amout. Well, it came close nevertheless. $48 something. Wonder what did I get? Under errand for my aunt and ah-ma, I got Tabby's dog food and towel tissues respectively. Besides, I bought a few packages of made for frying food for the "rainy days", campbell's lastest "potato and spinach" soup, Brocolli, chicken fillet, ham and low-fat bread.
Told Denn, that most probably I'll be expecting muscle aches all over tomorrow due to over exertion. Hmm.. Let's see... Anyway, Jason and his rock climbing experience..Woohoo!
:: My close friend, everything may seem blur and chaotic. I felt that same when I expecting my exams too. Really hope, with all my heart, that all your current difficulties will dissipate and all will turn out fine. You have my sincerest support along the way. Huggies.
:: To Sam, take good care of your health and speedy recovery. Snizzles snizzles go away, just be gone far far away.
:: To Zhen Ze and Guan Hui, hope we can go out and spent good times together.
:: To all my friends in local U, study hard and jiayou for your semester exams!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
De one with Favourite Things
Raining till now
Like Maria Von Trapp said, "recall some of your favourite things and then you won't feel, so bad..."
Here are some of my favourite things which I recall and like to share.
I love waking up, look at the window and see the sun partially hidden in cloudy weather. Or waking up to see the person I love by thy side. I miss the taste of a delicious breakfast where there's ham, bread, sausages, hashbrowns, orange juice or warm Earl Grey tea.
I love jogging in the sun, or have a lazy afternoon swimming and sun bathing like there's no tomorrow. I love the morning beach and the smell of salty sea in the everlasting evening. Cycling along the windy coast .
I love laying on a carpet grasspatch like those in Australia or New Zealand and take my time to read with occassional cool breeze.
I love accompany, visiting new places, doing things with my friend who love travelling and embarking on an adventurous expedition. Love the peace and sanctuary in temples regardless of religion.
I love the crunchiness of vegetables. The soury taste of orange and lemon. The relieving scent of green apples.
I love shopping, walking and seeing things alot the way. I love playing between being in control and letting go. Movies and dinner. Love chilling and talk never-endingly over coffee at Starbucks. Love listening to Jay Chou's music to express and understand my feelings.
I love to allow creativity and sophistication flow into the art I do. Love people to appreciate and acknowledge my existence in life. Love to flash my smile. Be friendly and genuine to people the same as well.
Phew.. I sure have quite a list of favourite things
Like Maria Von Trapp said, "recall some of your favourite things and then you won't feel, so bad..."
Here are some of my favourite things which I recall and like to share.
I love waking up, look at the window and see the sun partially hidden in cloudy weather. Or waking up to see the person I love by thy side. I miss the taste of a delicious breakfast where there's ham, bread, sausages, hashbrowns, orange juice or warm Earl Grey tea.
I love jogging in the sun, or have a lazy afternoon swimming and sun bathing like there's no tomorrow. I love the morning beach and the smell of salty sea in the everlasting evening. Cycling along the windy coast .
I love laying on a carpet grasspatch like those in Australia or New Zealand and take my time to read with occassional cool breeze.
I love accompany, visiting new places, doing things with my friend who love travelling and embarking on an adventurous expedition. Love the peace and sanctuary in temples regardless of religion.
I love the crunchiness of vegetables. The soury taste of orange and lemon. The relieving scent of green apples.
I love shopping, walking and seeing things alot the way. I love playing between being in control and letting go. Movies and dinner. Love chilling and talk never-endingly over coffee at Starbucks. Love listening to Jay Chou's music to express and understand my feelings.
I love to allow creativity and sophistication flow into the art I do. Love people to appreciate and acknowledge my existence in life. Love to flash my smile. Be friendly and genuine to people the same as well.
Phew.. I sure have quite a list of favourite things
De one with Body Foam
Rain in the afternoon
What kinda body foam or shower gel do you used? I believe few people will pay little attention to it. In marketing, such products belong majorly to Convenient goods (like salt and sugar) in which little purchasing effort is needed. Well, for all you know, perhaps some purchasing effort is dedicated to the price which is part of the consumer buying decision process.
For me, through my past 21 years, I've used a range of body foam. Now, let's take some time to read this blog entry and get to know more...
I believe alot of us would agree we find the brand "Johnson's Baby" familiar. It was very popular product brand which is favourable for our mothers. It smells pleasant and ideal for usage on babies? Unexplainably, I guess it's the successful marketing strategy bah. I still remember the sweet smelling bathing foam. Love it when there's lots of bubbles. Apparantly, the rich yllowish shampoo too!
Of course, times have changed. Johnson's and Johnson's came up with this fruity bath for kids. For kids hor, not children. Kids sounds more trendy I supposed. Not forgetting, there was a favourable bath which incorporate the smell of peach. Nice.
Outgrown the Johnson's product, I started using Dettol shower form. I just love the antiseptic smell. Makes me feel refreshed and "free of germs".
Well, Dettol last for 2 years or 3 until this Japanese brand of body foam, Shokubutsu, was introduced during my late secondary years and JC. I love orange alot. It was the orange flavour which made me adopted the product. Furthermore, the after bath experience was pleasant. Your skin feels tighten and has a tinkling sensation. Hmm.. do you recognise the melodious theme of the advertisement?
After which, Shokubutsu came up with this "antibacterial" shower form. It was really the prefect bathing foam which I used during my BMT and SISPEC days. Without it, I guess I'd have smells like damped drain from all those perspiration-soaked uniforms.
After I got posted to battalion, I started to pursuit a new level of satisfaction for my body foam. Other than fulfilling just physiological needs, I wanted a body foam not just enabling me to be clean and feel comfortable. But to be pleasant smelling and to a more demanding extent, to yield healthy benefit for my skin.
That was when I started using the Men's shower gel from The Body Shop. It was pretty expensive. $19.90 for a small package which last you for a month. Cents-off pricing strategy.
However, it was the exculsive and manly smell of sandalwood and later, some a pleasant musculine-sweet effusion scent. It not only cleanse your body but leaves a lasting scent to make you feel euphonious.
I supposed after unemployment with SAF. I switched to using "less for same" valued products. I.e. getting a different brand of body foam which provides the same benefits, at a lower cost. Hehe.. I started using Adidas shower form for a while.. Then tried Protex. Currently, using Walch 500. It's ester smelling and delivers a cooling delight after showers. Just love all those body foams targeting for sportmens.
Recently, under the influence of my cousin's use of Lavender body foam. I purchased a bath foam from Marks and Spencers. Vanilla and Cocoa Butter. It helps calms and control my emotions. Previously, I was using Dove's.
Can you imagine, I am currently spolit of choice using a range of body foam. One for exfoliation: Ginvera Green tea with micro beads. Cleansing: Walch and Body Shop's "of a man". Scent and moisturising: Marks and Spencers' Vanilla and Cocoa Butter.
*blushes* and grin.
What kinda body foam or shower gel do you used? I believe few people will pay little attention to it. In marketing, such products belong majorly to Convenient goods (like salt and sugar) in which little purchasing effort is needed. Well, for all you know, perhaps some purchasing effort is dedicated to the price which is part of the consumer buying decision process.
For me, through my past 21 years, I've used a range of body foam. Now, let's take some time to read this blog entry and get to know more...
I believe alot of us would agree we find the brand "Johnson's Baby" familiar. It was very popular product brand which is favourable for our mothers. It smells pleasant and ideal for usage on babies? Unexplainably, I guess it's the successful marketing strategy bah. I still remember the sweet smelling bathing foam. Love it when there's lots of bubbles. Apparantly, the rich yllowish shampoo too!
Of course, times have changed. Johnson's and Johnson's came up with this fruity bath for kids. For kids hor, not children. Kids sounds more trendy I supposed. Not forgetting, there was a favourable bath which incorporate the smell of peach. Nice.
Outgrown the Johnson's product, I started using Dettol shower form. I just love the antiseptic smell. Makes me feel refreshed and "free of germs".
Well, Dettol last for 2 years or 3 until this Japanese brand of body foam, Shokubutsu, was introduced during my late secondary years and JC. I love orange alot. It was the orange flavour which made me adopted the product. Furthermore, the after bath experience was pleasant. Your skin feels tighten and has a tinkling sensation. Hmm.. do you recognise the melodious theme of the advertisement?
After which, Shokubutsu came up with this "antibacterial" shower form. It was really the prefect bathing foam which I used during my BMT and SISPEC days. Without it, I guess I'd have smells like damped drain from all those perspiration-soaked uniforms.
After I got posted to battalion, I started to pursuit a new level of satisfaction for my body foam. Other than fulfilling just physiological needs, I wanted a body foam not just enabling me to be clean and feel comfortable. But to be pleasant smelling and to a more demanding extent, to yield healthy benefit for my skin.
That was when I started using the Men's shower gel from The Body Shop. It was pretty expensive. $19.90 for a small package which last you for a month. Cents-off pricing strategy.
However, it was the exculsive and manly smell of sandalwood and later, some a pleasant musculine-sweet effusion scent. It not only cleanse your body but leaves a lasting scent to make you feel euphonious.
I supposed after unemployment with SAF. I switched to using "less for same" valued products. I.e. getting a different brand of body foam which provides the same benefits, at a lower cost. Hehe.. I started using Adidas shower form for a while.. Then tried Protex. Currently, using Walch 500. It's ester smelling and delivers a cooling delight after showers. Just love all those body foams targeting for sportmens.
Recently, under the influence of my cousin's use of Lavender body foam. I purchased a bath foam from Marks and Spencers. Vanilla and Cocoa Butter. It helps calms and control my emotions. Previously, I was using Dove's.
Can you imagine, I am currently spolit of choice using a range of body foam. One for exfoliation: Ginvera Green tea with micro beads. Cleansing: Walch and Body Shop's "of a man". Scent and moisturising: Marks and Spencers' Vanilla and Cocoa Butter.
*blushes* and grin.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
De one with Shuqing
CHRONICLES of CHUM
I recalled, during the first band practice or second, a girl in Cedar uniform came to join us for a band practice during my SRJC days. She has a friendly appearance, hair tied up in a pony tail and left-handed. Her name was "Tan Shu Qing".
Both of us were completely clueless as we sit on the wooden steps at the back of the band room. Watching our seniors play a score which we didn't have any parts assigned yet. Funny thing, the same as my friendship with others, I can't recall how we got to know each other.
I guess it's because we were from the same section. We got to know each other during one of the band pract even though she was a mallet-percussionist and I was a snare drum percussionist. Ooo.. I remembered! The score we watched our seniors played was "Alice in Wonderland Overture" haha.
Anyway, our friendship bloomed. Back then, we were really two crazy person. I recalled we will always laugh and laugh during our breaks and after band pract when we will walk out together. Both of us went for this percussion festival thingy. However, end up, both of us backed out.
We were under sectionals by our instructor's girlfriend, Miss Wee. Remembered Qing (Shuqing) telling me why both of us like to giggle and laugh so much.
Other than that, we went through a few events like helping the Chinese Orchestra with their performance in Synergy.
Qing was a very supportive friend. We understand each other and work in good rapport during our band days. I guess it's because we are both similar as in we are crazy, previously percussionists from military bands and we also confide our emotional situation to one another.
Back then, I kinda like this girl in my JC. Qing was always creating chances and teasing me lah. Not forgetting, we also had abit of talkative sessions about our band teacher, Mr Kwek and this spoiled junior named Jeanali. Oops! Haha not forgetting, Qing said a very funny thing to me which I'll never forget. She always says she could smell be even before I entered the band room. Due to my Boss in motion cologne which I put everyday to school.
After JC, we still kept in contact and met up with Shelby. During June this year, I went to Clayton, Melbourne Australia to visit her during her short school holidays. It was cool and really enjoyable.
Qing was a good friend who cheered me up, keep me accompany and get me outgoing during jc band days. Really one of the few who I can really talk to back then. She's the only girl who labels me as a "jie mei" (she labels me, not my idea lah). Omg.
Thanks Qing, my fellow friend and percussionist!
I recalled, during the first band practice or second, a girl in Cedar uniform came to join us for a band practice during my SRJC days. She has a friendly appearance, hair tied up in a pony tail and left-handed. Her name was "Tan Shu Qing".
Both of us were completely clueless as we sit on the wooden steps at the back of the band room. Watching our seniors play a score which we didn't have any parts assigned yet. Funny thing, the same as my friendship with others, I can't recall how we got to know each other.
I guess it's because we were from the same section. We got to know each other during one of the band pract even though she was a mallet-percussionist and I was a snare drum percussionist. Ooo.. I remembered! The score we watched our seniors played was "Alice in Wonderland Overture" haha.
Anyway, our friendship bloomed. Back then, we were really two crazy person. I recalled we will always laugh and laugh during our breaks and after band pract when we will walk out together. Both of us went for this percussion festival thingy. However, end up, both of us backed out.
We were under sectionals by our instructor's girlfriend, Miss Wee. Remembered Qing (Shuqing) telling me why both of us like to giggle and laugh so much.
Other than that, we went through a few events like helping the Chinese Orchestra with their performance in Synergy.
Qing was a very supportive friend. We understand each other and work in good rapport during our band days. I guess it's because we are both similar as in we are crazy, previously percussionists from military bands and we also confide our emotional situation to one another.
Back then, I kinda like this girl in my JC. Qing was always creating chances and teasing me lah. Not forgetting, we also had abit of talkative sessions about our band teacher, Mr Kwek and this spoiled junior named Jeanali. Oops! Haha not forgetting, Qing said a very funny thing to me which I'll never forget. She always says she could smell be even before I entered the band room. Due to my Boss in motion cologne which I put everyday to school.
After JC, we still kept in contact and met up with Shelby. During June this year, I went to Clayton, Melbourne Australia to visit her during her short school holidays. It was cool and really enjoyable.
Qing was a good friend who cheered me up, keep me accompany and get me outgoing during jc band days. Really one of the few who I can really talk to back then. She's the only girl who labels me as a "jie mei" (she labels me, not my idea lah). Omg.
Thanks Qing, my fellow friend and percussionist!
De one with Post Exam Day 1
Fine weather
Today didn't do much. Didn't even went outdoors for swim, jog or even stepped out of the house. "san gu" is hospitalised due to a heart by-pass operation. Hence, Mama had to be at the hospital all day.
As such, I kinda need to stay at home to accompany and look after things around in the empty house least Jimson and ahma. Hmm.. day was ok. Finally, I could wake up, enjoy some self-made breakfast (nothing much actually.. it's Maggi Mee but it's super nice, the way I cook it) and watch my X-men animated series which is totally cool!
Well, the whole day I just watched and watched. Completed the entire Season 1 and 2. Moving on to Season 3 which features one of my favourite part of the entire X-men episodes: The Phoenix Saga. Totally fascinating.
I gave a thought to.. whether should I look for a job. Ben was kind enough to offer me the one which he's currently working at. Well, I don't know. Or perhaps I was thinking of continuing my pursuit of my driving license. Taking my time cher..
Initially, I thought my post exam days would be filled with watching home videos. However at the rate I'm going, I think there ain't much left for me to view.
Well, as much as I'm bored. Thankfully, there are people asking me out. Gotta do some transformation to myself too. Hehe..
Gosh, i miss alot of people. Especially my jc gang, close friends, Chin Yu, Mohan (who has exams until December) and alot genuine new friends. Unexplainably, it's like that. During exams, you'll discover that you have so much you want to do. After exams, everything seems so uninteresting. Haha
Anyway, trying to make the best of everything. Hmm.. gotta lots of miracles and life's delightful wonders ahead of me! ;)
Today didn't do much. Didn't even went outdoors for swim, jog or even stepped out of the house. "san gu" is hospitalised due to a heart by-pass operation. Hence, Mama had to be at the hospital all day.
As such, I kinda need to stay at home to accompany and look after things around in the empty house least Jimson and ahma. Hmm.. day was ok. Finally, I could wake up, enjoy some self-made breakfast (nothing much actually.. it's Maggi Mee but it's super nice, the way I cook it) and watch my X-men animated series which is totally cool!
Well, the whole day I just watched and watched. Completed the entire Season 1 and 2. Moving on to Season 3 which features one of my favourite part of the entire X-men episodes: The Phoenix Saga. Totally fascinating.
I gave a thought to.. whether should I look for a job. Ben was kind enough to offer me the one which he's currently working at. Well, I don't know. Or perhaps I was thinking of continuing my pursuit of my driving license. Taking my time cher..
Initially, I thought my post exam days would be filled with watching home videos. However at the rate I'm going, I think there ain't much left for me to view.
Well, as much as I'm bored. Thankfully, there are people asking me out. Gotta do some transformation to myself too. Hehe..
Gosh, i miss alot of people. Especially my jc gang, close friends, Chin Yu, Mohan (who has exams until December) and alot genuine new friends. Unexplainably, it's like that. During exams, you'll discover that you have so much you want to do. After exams, everything seems so uninteresting. Haha
Anyway, trying to make the best of everything. Hmm.. gotta lots of miracles and life's delightful wonders ahead of me! ;)
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
De one with Relieve
Calm skies
Today's a relieve. After 4 days of rest, ECONS1016 Macroeconomics Final semester paper commenced in the hot and sleepy afternoon.
The paper was relatively "ok". Choose 5 out of 7 questions. Most of the people did Q1,4,5,6 & 7. I did Q1,2,4,6 and 7. Question 1 and 7 were "must take!" questions. Especially Q7 on International Trade. The lecturer said he wouldn't forive us if we didn't do that simplest question in the paper! hehe.. Ok lah.. however the was this part (worth 4 marks) asking about equation for "Income Accounting Identity" Omg. I didn't know what it was. Sigh.
Question 1 was about PPC. Thankfully there weren't much GDP questions tested. However, to be equally mean, the question tested on definitions of Labour, Unemployment Rate, Full-employment and things like that. It came totally "off guard". Tried answering to the best I can lor...
Question 2 was on Demand and Supply. Alot of people found it tough. During the 15 minutes of reading time, I was in a dilemma of choosing between Q2 and Q5. Since I didn't like Keynesian Government sector, which is tested in Q5, I landed myself in battle with Q2. Well, the first part was rather simple. However, the second part was confusing. My answers.. well, full of uncertainty. Somehow I thought I might score more marks if I've attempted Q5. Haha
Question 4 was about Keynesian Theory on consumption and saving. I did just fine. Question 5 was on Money market. This was relatively easy. Hence, I started my exam answering this question. Cool.
Well, that's about all. hehe. After exam, it was a real relieve. It feels like a load's off my shoulders. Well, what's next?
As usual, Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I left school for dinner at IKEA. One of my favourite dinning place. I made a "lightful" purchase too!
Today's a relieve. After 4 days of rest, ECONS1016 Macroeconomics Final semester paper commenced in the hot and sleepy afternoon.
The paper was relatively "ok". Choose 5 out of 7 questions. Most of the people did Q1,4,5,6 & 7. I did Q1,2,4,6 and 7. Question 1 and 7 were "must take!" questions. Especially Q7 on International Trade. The lecturer said he wouldn't forive us if we didn't do that simplest question in the paper! hehe.. Ok lah.. however the was this part (worth 4 marks) asking about equation for "Income Accounting Identity" Omg. I didn't know what it was. Sigh.
Question 1 was about PPC. Thankfully there weren't much GDP questions tested. However, to be equally mean, the question tested on definitions of Labour, Unemployment Rate, Full-employment and things like that. It came totally "off guard". Tried answering to the best I can lor...
Question 2 was on Demand and Supply. Alot of people found it tough. During the 15 minutes of reading time, I was in a dilemma of choosing between Q2 and Q5. Since I didn't like Keynesian Government sector, which is tested in Q5, I landed myself in battle with Q2. Well, the first part was rather simple. However, the second part was confusing. My answers.. well, full of uncertainty. Somehow I thought I might score more marks if I've attempted Q5. Haha
Question 4 was about Keynesian Theory on consumption and saving. I did just fine. Question 5 was on Money market. This was relatively easy. Hence, I started my exam answering this question. Cool.
Well, that's about all. hehe. After exam, it was a real relieve. It feels like a load's off my shoulders. Well, what's next?
As usual, Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I left school for dinner at IKEA. One of my favourite dinning place. I made a "lightful" purchase too!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
De one with What Others Have That I Don't
Storm-set weather
Yesterday on my way back home, my mind slipped into a daze and gave a thought to the things which people have which I don't. Well, life's tough for some people like me, you know. And it can't get any worse. Let's just say, sometimes we need a breather or relieve. My heart's full of troubles, it just keeps wanting to be emptied from time to time.
It all started with Clara's birthday. Not just my close friend's. It's everybody. People have their friends celebrating for them Creating surprise birthday parties. There are others who even get lots of birthday presents from their friends. Ask Alvin and "brother", their CK underwears were from birthdays. Chin Yu and Clara have their friends thrown a surprised birthday parties. So on and so forth.
Come to think about it.. well, Envy's the culprit of the day.
I remembered I was heartbroken in June. And for my birthday, I bought a bottle of Shiraz during my Melbourne visit to the vineyard. Thought of celebrating with my gang of friends. However, ya... the bottle of wine's still keep under my bed, collecting dust.
Second, it's mummy bah.. Though I didn't really cry. Despite I smile and let musculinity put a mask on my face everytime I mention about my mummy's past away... or how sensitive I feel deep inside my heart everytime my friends exclaimed about how good their mother is... or witnessing the mother-love displayed from a stranger and her child in the public. The rain in my heart starts to pour. Over and over again like an unstoppable monsoon.
Sometimes I can't help blaming mummy. Why she had to leave and live only in my heart. Most of the time I just hate myself for not behaving and loving her when she's alive. Often, I just smile and pretend nothing's happening. Even when my exes mentioned like a joke or use it to break me down during our breakups.
The last thing what others have that I don't is Life. It comprises of love, intelligence, looks and happiness. I'm so average. At times I can't help worrying I'm barely average or lower than that. It's because of this phobia that I strive so hard in everything I do or commit in. To get acknowledgement of my existence and prov that I have a meaning in life. I'm not indispensable to anybody. Nobody even ask me out for dinner without me asking or hinting for it.
Every pro has a con. Birthday parties gotta do with my PR. Presents hard because most of the things I buy it myself. And I must be thankful I'm still getting some this year.
But how many people actually know how I feel inside? Who to blame? me.
*shake head*
Secondly, nobody is to blame for my mummy's incident. Life's about coming and leaving. I don't have maternal love. But I still have some love from the rest of my family and friends. Well, yet sometimes I wonder, when I really need one, who do I confide it?
Lastly, "each man for his own". You've gotta define yourself a meaning in life. Love is through bonding relationship and social skills; Intelluctual comes from wisdom through continuous dilligent knowledge; Looks comes from hardwork and labour to compensate for nature; and last but not least, happiness is only a state of mind. It's about how I perceive happiness to be and where to derive it from.
Jason, are you strong enough? Do you possess the challenging ability from being a Leo?
There are times I can't. Being totally honest, I can't. When I break down and collapse, who will really embrace me instead of lending a listening ear, console, comforting advices.. I doubt even any angels can.
You always tell me, Mummy: "do things within your means"
It's been 14 years when I first heard and believe it into my life philosophy. Yet, what comes presently before me, after all I've tried and experience?
Yesterday on my way back home, my mind slipped into a daze and gave a thought to the things which people have which I don't. Well, life's tough for some people like me, you know. And it can't get any worse. Let's just say, sometimes we need a breather or relieve. My heart's full of troubles, it just keeps wanting to be emptied from time to time.
It all started with Clara's birthday. Not just my close friend's. It's everybody. People have their friends celebrating for them Creating surprise birthday parties. There are others who even get lots of birthday presents from their friends. Ask Alvin and "brother", their CK underwears were from birthdays. Chin Yu and Clara have their friends thrown a surprised birthday parties. So on and so forth.
Come to think about it.. well, Envy's the culprit of the day.
I remembered I was heartbroken in June. And for my birthday, I bought a bottle of Shiraz during my Melbourne visit to the vineyard. Thought of celebrating with my gang of friends. However, ya... the bottle of wine's still keep under my bed, collecting dust.
Second, it's mummy bah.. Though I didn't really cry. Despite I smile and let musculinity put a mask on my face everytime I mention about my mummy's past away... or how sensitive I feel deep inside my heart everytime my friends exclaimed about how good their mother is... or witnessing the mother-love displayed from a stranger and her child in the public. The rain in my heart starts to pour. Over and over again like an unstoppable monsoon.
Sometimes I can't help blaming mummy. Why she had to leave and live only in my heart. Most of the time I just hate myself for not behaving and loving her when she's alive. Often, I just smile and pretend nothing's happening. Even when my exes mentioned like a joke or use it to break me down during our breakups.
The last thing what others have that I don't is Life. It comprises of love, intelligence, looks and happiness. I'm so average. At times I can't help worrying I'm barely average or lower than that. It's because of this phobia that I strive so hard in everything I do or commit in. To get acknowledgement of my existence and prov that I have a meaning in life. I'm not indispensable to anybody. Nobody even ask me out for dinner without me asking or hinting for it.
Every pro has a con. Birthday parties gotta do with my PR. Presents hard because most of the things I buy it myself. And I must be thankful I'm still getting some this year.
But how many people actually know how I feel inside? Who to blame? me.
*shake head*
Secondly, nobody is to blame for my mummy's incident. Life's about coming and leaving. I don't have maternal love. But I still have some love from the rest of my family and friends. Well, yet sometimes I wonder, when I really need one, who do I confide it?
Lastly, "each man for his own". You've gotta define yourself a meaning in life. Love is through bonding relationship and social skills; Intelluctual comes from wisdom through continuous dilligent knowledge; Looks comes from hardwork and labour to compensate for nature; and last but not least, happiness is only a state of mind. It's about how I perceive happiness to be and where to derive it from.
Jason, are you strong enough? Do you possess the challenging ability from being a Leo?
There are times I can't. Being totally honest, I can't. When I break down and collapse, who will really embrace me instead of lending a listening ear, console, comforting advices.. I doubt even any angels can.
You always tell me, Mummy: "do things within your means"
It's been 14 years when I first heard and believe it into my life philosophy. Yet, what comes presently before me, after all I've tried and experience?
Saturday, November 04, 2006
De one with "Beautiful"
Sun, cloudy and drizzle
"I don't know... if I'm the one for you in this life.
I can't help hearing my voice calling your name
Coz when I'm trying so hard not to look in your eyes
Maybe I have fallen in love with you.
I can't so describe how i'm feeling deep inside
So much more than I can say
With your touch it feels so right
Oh my you're so near all the time in this place
For I know in my heart
I'll never let you go in this lifetime
Do you know why..oh baby
Coz you're just so...beautiful..
to..me..
Well tonight bathing the scent I can hear you breathe
It's alive to see you smell with those tears in your eyes
They may say that you're just a girl in this mini-world
In my heart, you're like the world to me
Touch my hand,
Feel my heart,
Hold me close
And you'll find me
You'll find me...
You're so beautiful...
To.. me..."
A lovely song memorably resided in my heart. This I give to u, euphoniously.
Nothing happened much today. Except I ran a new route up lower Peirce Reservoir. Evening put down my studies and went for Clara's surprise birthday party at Toa Payoh Mac-donalds. Rather enjoyable because can have a get together with the gang. Wanted to go out after that but we didn't know where to go exactly. Furthermore, we thought what was best was for Clara and her boyfriend (who was rather poor thing, waited and was alone during the party). Plus she had to carry so much birthday presents back.
"I don't know... if I'm the one for you in this life.
I can't help hearing my voice calling your name
Coz when I'm trying so hard not to look in your eyes
Maybe I have fallen in love with you.
I can't so describe how i'm feeling deep inside
So much more than I can say
With your touch it feels so right
Oh my you're so near all the time in this place
For I know in my heart
I'll never let you go in this lifetime
Do you know why..oh baby
Coz you're just so...beautiful..
to..me..
Well tonight bathing the scent I can hear you breathe
It's alive to see you smell with those tears in your eyes
They may say that you're just a girl in this mini-world
In my heart, you're like the world to me
Touch my hand,
Feel my heart,
Hold me close
And you'll find me
You'll find me...
You're so beautiful...
To.. me..."
A lovely song memorably resided in my heart. This I give to u, euphoniously.
Nothing happened much today. Except I ran a new route up lower Peirce Reservoir. Evening put down my studies and went for Clara's surprise birthday party at Toa Payoh Mac-donalds. Rather enjoyable because can have a get together with the gang. Wanted to go out after that but we didn't know where to go exactly. Furthermore, we thought what was best was for Clara and her boyfriend (who was rather poor thing, waited and was alone during the party). Plus she had to carry so much birthday presents back.
Friday, November 03, 2006
De one with 3rd Exam on 3rd November
Sun and drizzle like a toggle switch
Today's 3rd Novemeber. It happens to be my 3rd examination for the semester. ISYS2059 Business Computing Exam..well what can I say?
Agree with Zhen Ze, he was exclaiming that the actual exam differ from the past year sample exams. In terms of format. Especially database.
The paper was... well, I tried my best to answer with which ever knowledge I have. It's mentionable that there were a few of theory questions which I wasn't sure. So much so I used my marketing knowledge to crap out answers.
Spreadsheet section was pretty tough. The questions were pretty open or ambiguous. There were space for self interpretation of the question. This is also so for Database section. We weren't sure which to include, given a company's invoice, payment, order and supplier. *Confused*
Personally, I didn't really expected much because I only started my revision the day before, which was yesterday. Met Sam, who came to the library to find me. We had an enjoyable dinner at some shop-eating place. He had Katong Laksa. Ate with a pair of chopsticks, not knowing that Katong Laksa is ate only with a spoon. After which I took a break and agreed to have a chill out at J8's coffee bean cafe.
Anyway, the female chief invigilator was super annoying with her funny intonation and instructions. She talks in a super irritating and unpleasant manner. Obviously, trying to amplify a "faked" authority or control when she's not. Before and after the exam, she emphasised the instructions as if it's our first time taking an exam. Kao..she's so..unliked.
During the post exam, I'll experience cognitive dissonance. Sigh.. I feel like I could have done better. Just unsatisfied with my peformance during examination, just a few minutes ago.
After exams, as usual, my mind went blank. Everytime Zhen Ze and Guan Hui discuss about the exam questions for the day, I just couldn't recall it as if I've not taken the paper yet. Oops.
We collected our Computing Assignments. After which we proceed to the Holland Village for lunch.
It's my second time to Holland Village. My first was with Mama when I was young. Well, the place changed alot. Partly, I couldn't recall the place. Nevertheless, I liked the place. It made me feel like I'm in some Australian or European village. Most likely due to the layout of the buildings over there. Nice place, lots of cafes and eating houses.
The three of us end up eating Subway. Ooo my favourite. Don't know why I've developed a liking for eating vegetables! Most probably due to the experience from Delifrance's salad lunch!
Hehe.
After which we made out way to Orchard Rd despite the rain when we were still at Holland V. Walked around Tangs since Zhen Ze wanted to look for stuff he could purchase with his voucher. Then to Far East Plaza. Walked around as Guan Hui wanted to see T-shirt. After that, we took a break, sat down as Zhen Ze ate American Cheesy Chicken.
We advanced to Heeren where I browse for swimming trunk. Well, my own NUM swimming trunk is loosening. End up, nothing special. Went to HMV to see a jap band WAT since Guan Hui said there's a Jason lookalike. Went browsing at watch shops too.
Heeren changed abit after renovation. CityChain and Levis changed their location. The bigger Levis wasn't that fantastic. Yet, credit must be given to the fountain (although the surprise was given off in September), which shoot to a height reaching 5 storeys tall.
Our last stop was at Paragon Metro. Before I left to take a long-awaited bus 132 to Thompson to meet Sam for dinner. Arrived at my destination around 07:30 PM. So paiseh about my impunctuality. We had a "first experience" korean crusine at Aunty Kim's. Initially, there weren't any seats in the air-conditioned eating house. Only outside-seats were available. Just when we decided to head towards the Japanese eating place next door, some customers left Aunty Kim's. Lucky.
Sam's usual utilary. We went to have a drink after our meals. haha. After which I headed home. It was a well mix of frowns and enjoyable day. Begun the day with a destressing jog and end it with a destressing time out with friends too.
By the way, 3 down.. one more to go
Today's 3rd Novemeber. It happens to be my 3rd examination for the semester. ISYS2059 Business Computing Exam..well what can I say?
Agree with Zhen Ze, he was exclaiming that the actual exam differ from the past year sample exams. In terms of format. Especially database.
The paper was... well, I tried my best to answer with which ever knowledge I have. It's mentionable that there were a few of theory questions which I wasn't sure. So much so I used my marketing knowledge to crap out answers.
Spreadsheet section was pretty tough. The questions were pretty open or ambiguous. There were space for self interpretation of the question. This is also so for Database section. We weren't sure which to include, given a company's invoice, payment, order and supplier. *Confused*
Personally, I didn't really expected much because I only started my revision the day before, which was yesterday. Met Sam, who came to the library to find me. We had an enjoyable dinner at some shop-eating place. He had Katong Laksa. Ate with a pair of chopsticks, not knowing that Katong Laksa is ate only with a spoon. After which I took a break and agreed to have a chill out at J8's coffee bean cafe.
Anyway, the female chief invigilator was super annoying with her funny intonation and instructions. She talks in a super irritating and unpleasant manner. Obviously, trying to amplify a "faked" authority or control when she's not. Before and after the exam, she emphasised the instructions as if it's our first time taking an exam. Kao..she's so..unliked.
During the post exam, I'll experience cognitive dissonance. Sigh.. I feel like I could have done better. Just unsatisfied with my peformance during examination, just a few minutes ago.
After exams, as usual, my mind went blank. Everytime Zhen Ze and Guan Hui discuss about the exam questions for the day, I just couldn't recall it as if I've not taken the paper yet. Oops.
We collected our Computing Assignments. After which we proceed to the Holland Village for lunch.
It's my second time to Holland Village. My first was with Mama when I was young. Well, the place changed alot. Partly, I couldn't recall the place. Nevertheless, I liked the place. It made me feel like I'm in some Australian or European village. Most likely due to the layout of the buildings over there. Nice place, lots of cafes and eating houses.
The three of us end up eating Subway. Ooo my favourite. Don't know why I've developed a liking for eating vegetables! Most probably due to the experience from Delifrance's salad lunch!
Hehe.
After which we made out way to Orchard Rd despite the rain when we were still at Holland V. Walked around Tangs since Zhen Ze wanted to look for stuff he could purchase with his voucher. Then to Far East Plaza. Walked around as Guan Hui wanted to see T-shirt. After that, we took a break, sat down as Zhen Ze ate American Cheesy Chicken.
We advanced to Heeren where I browse for swimming trunk. Well, my own NUM swimming trunk is loosening. End up, nothing special. Went to HMV to see a jap band WAT since Guan Hui said there's a Jason lookalike. Went browsing at watch shops too.
Heeren changed abit after renovation. CityChain and Levis changed their location. The bigger Levis wasn't that fantastic. Yet, credit must be given to the fountain (although the surprise was given off in September), which shoot to a height reaching 5 storeys tall.
Our last stop was at Paragon Metro. Before I left to take a long-awaited bus 132 to Thompson to meet Sam for dinner. Arrived at my destination around 07:30 PM. So paiseh about my impunctuality. We had a "first experience" korean crusine at Aunty Kim's. Initially, there weren't any seats in the air-conditioned eating house. Only outside-seats were available. Just when we decided to head towards the Japanese eating place next door, some customers left Aunty Kim's. Lucky.
Sam's usual utilary. We went to have a drink after our meals. haha. After which I headed home. It was a well mix of frowns and enjoyable day. Begun the day with a destressing jog and end it with a destressing time out with friends too.
By the way, 3 down.. one more to go
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
De one with Second Down
Rainning after exam
Today wasn't an auspicious day. Well.. spare some fine-tuning which I'll share towards the end of this entry.
Where to start? Hmmm.. The highlight of the day was MKTG 1199 Marketing Principles end Semester examination. It's pretty tough because we were given the choice to choose questions to answer.
Section A tested our theories. Consisting of 4 questions. Of which 2 were answerable upon choice. I chose Question 1 and 4. Question 1 was relatively simple. Required to state the differences between 'segmentation' and 'positioning'. In addition, state the different segmentation bases.
I believe most of the cohort chose to answer this straightforward and relatively easy question. For me, one mistake I made was stating "cultural" as one of the 4 segmentation bases, which is incorrect. Sigh. It should have been Geographical. It's the easiest to remember! Unfortunately, weirdly, I got the others (Behavioural, Demographic and Personal) right.
Question 4 was asking about the difference between 'Public relations' and 'Advertising'. Next part was stating the advantages and disadvantages of both of the above mentioned. For this, I tried answering to my best..crapped most of it. Sigh.
Section B presents 6 "closer-to-home" and applying knowlegde type of questions. Of which the candidate has to answer 3.
I avoided those questions which carries 10 whole marks for one single question. In the end, I chose Question 2, 3 and 4. The first requires stating the stages of New Product development process. Applying knowledge with the given example of marketing the new Yakult drink. For this particular question, I only managed to be confident in answering part A. Part B, I realised I didn't have the time to answer fully.
The second is about NTUC spa and characteristics about 'Services'. Out of 4, I forgotten the one last despite I got the rest of the 3 characteristics correct. Variability. This was the one which cause me one mark. Sigh. Again, Part B, I didn't have ample time to provide a satisfying answer. All I remembered and think its the way to answer the question was services differentiation and quality. Sigh.
The last question was about Consumer Buying Behaviour Process. Part A was merely stating and explaining with examples. Part B requires a real life example of the view of a Buyer of 3G mobile phone. Due to time constrains, I tried my best to produce a better answer for part A. Part B was a mere script-through. Omg.
Time management was the killer for this examination. Now I'm fearing whether my answers will earn me at least a Credit. Sigh. Buang lah!
It was raining when I came out of the examination hall. Sigh. It was a real pathetic examination session. Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I went for dinner at BK, Westmall. What could be worst? I sight someone undesirable to my sight.
Well, I'm goodlooking and living good. Who cares about that person.
Fortunately, after a demoralising day in campus, it was compensated when I received the X-men 90's Animated cartoons series DVD, directly imported from US. It cheered me up abit.
Sigh. Second gone. Two down... Two more to go.
Today wasn't an auspicious day. Well.. spare some fine-tuning which I'll share towards the end of this entry.
Where to start? Hmmm.. The highlight of the day was MKTG 1199 Marketing Principles end Semester examination. It's pretty tough because we were given the choice to choose questions to answer.
Section A tested our theories. Consisting of 4 questions. Of which 2 were answerable upon choice. I chose Question 1 and 4. Question 1 was relatively simple. Required to state the differences between 'segmentation' and 'positioning'. In addition, state the different segmentation bases.
I believe most of the cohort chose to answer this straightforward and relatively easy question. For me, one mistake I made was stating "cultural" as one of the 4 segmentation bases, which is incorrect. Sigh. It should have been Geographical. It's the easiest to remember! Unfortunately, weirdly, I got the others (Behavioural, Demographic and Personal) right.
Question 4 was asking about the difference between 'Public relations' and 'Advertising'. Next part was stating the advantages and disadvantages of both of the above mentioned. For this, I tried answering to my best..crapped most of it. Sigh.
Section B presents 6 "closer-to-home" and applying knowlegde type of questions. Of which the candidate has to answer 3.
I avoided those questions which carries 10 whole marks for one single question. In the end, I chose Question 2, 3 and 4. The first requires stating the stages of New Product development process. Applying knowledge with the given example of marketing the new Yakult drink. For this particular question, I only managed to be confident in answering part A. Part B, I realised I didn't have the time to answer fully.
The second is about NTUC spa and characteristics about 'Services'. Out of 4, I forgotten the one last despite I got the rest of the 3 characteristics correct. Variability. This was the one which cause me one mark. Sigh. Again, Part B, I didn't have ample time to provide a satisfying answer. All I remembered and think its the way to answer the question was services differentiation and quality. Sigh.
The last question was about Consumer Buying Behaviour Process. Part A was merely stating and explaining with examples. Part B requires a real life example of the view of a Buyer of 3G mobile phone. Due to time constrains, I tried my best to produce a better answer for part A. Part B was a mere script-through. Omg.
Time management was the killer for this examination. Now I'm fearing whether my answers will earn me at least a Credit. Sigh. Buang lah!
It was raining when I came out of the examination hall. Sigh. It was a real pathetic examination session. Zhen Ze, Guan Hui and I went for dinner at BK, Westmall. What could be worst? I sight someone undesirable to my sight.
Well, I'm goodlooking and living good. Who cares about that person.
Fortunately, after a demoralising day in campus, it was compensated when I received the X-men 90's Animated cartoons series DVD, directly imported from US. It cheered me up abit.
Sigh. Second gone. Two down... Two more to go.
Monday, October 30, 2006
De one with Opening Exam
Cool day
One down.. three more to go.. Early morning, I went for a light 3km jog. After which I put on my white Levis T and beign Corduoroy jean to school. "Combat" with ACCT2060 Introductory Accounting final semester examinations.
It was pretty chaotic as most of us weren't familiarised with the new seating plans. In addition, there was a hall-full of students from other courses who are taking the same paper too.
Efficent, me and Zhen Ze found out places soon enough. I was sitting on the middle row, 3 seat from the back. It was super cold but beginning, I was so heated up as I was so nervous.
15 minutes was reading time. After which the 3 hour "battle" begun. Well, this paper wasn't really tough. However, it's really tricky. Apparantly, alot of questions on Income statement were examinated. Sigh. Didn't see any Statement of Cash Flow questions. Only a mere reconciliation was asked.
Wanna know about the questions? Here you go...
Question 1 was about telling difference between a company and a partnership; legal duties of directors; and definition and description of Asset.
:: Omg. I didn't really studied about the legal duties of directors which was a damn long chuck under Corporate Governance. Anyway, I wrote two pageful for Qn1. Phew..
Question 2's about Business transaction in journal entry manner. After which, calcuate the "accrual" net profit.
:: This was within expectation, with reference to past paper. Well.. Only part, I didn't do well is one part about the owner withdrawing $500 for personal use. Others say it will decrease cash by $500 and equity down by $500. I still wrote "This is not a biz transaction". Omg!
Question 3.. hmmm.. was about Balance Sheet. After which, it is required to calculate the profit (loss) in for the competitor.
:: Well well, my BS was perfectly balanced on my first attempt. However the next part was trouble. I was too careless to subtract off the dividends paid (should be adding) and transfer of retained profits (which actually have no effect at all). "Heart-soured" - Xin Suan. ='(
Question 4 is about... I think.. Oh ya.. it's about budgetting. Calculation of Sales mix, Contribution margin ratios and Break-even analysis.
:: So so.. bearable.
Question 5's a killer. It's about Ratio Analysis.
:: My worst. But fortunately, I was intelligent enough to realise I could get my answer with the help of the "formula sheet" provided at the back of the question paper. Managed to work out my Activity and Cash cycle. Lucky.
Question 6 was about Reconciliation of Cash Flow and reasoning why Reconciliated net cash flow is different from reported operating profit.
:: Reconciliation was ok. But I was like "what the hell?!?" I didn't study the reasoning part. Hah.. crap my way through. No choice lah.. "Do or die"
Question 7 is testing knowledge about Income Statement, again. They provide you with a "Cash accounting" Income Statement. In addition, extra information like non-cash transaction, Accounts payable, receivables, depreciation, etc. With all these materials, you're to do an "Accrual accounting" Income Statement.
:: This was the most demoralising. Without strong foundations, I missed out alot of this as there were alot of tricky areas which needs in-depth consideration. Although I got my depreciation and accrual-accounting methods right.. Amissed the consideration and logics behind the accounts payable, changes in inventory level and accounts receivable in determining additional purchase and receipts from customers. Sigh. It was a "goner" question.
Well.. it started to rain in the afternoon. I mentioned to Mohan that everytime I'm depress, it rains. Mohan replied, "the sky's rain reflects the rain in your heart".
Anyway, gotta "jiayou" for my remaining modules. 1 down, 3 more to go!
One down.. three more to go.. Early morning, I went for a light 3km jog. After which I put on my white Levis T and beign Corduoroy jean to school. "Combat" with ACCT2060 Introductory Accounting final semester examinations.
It was pretty chaotic as most of us weren't familiarised with the new seating plans. In addition, there was a hall-full of students from other courses who are taking the same paper too.
Efficent, me and Zhen Ze found out places soon enough. I was sitting on the middle row, 3 seat from the back. It was super cold but beginning, I was so heated up as I was so nervous.
15 minutes was reading time. After which the 3 hour "battle" begun. Well, this paper wasn't really tough. However, it's really tricky. Apparantly, alot of questions on Income statement were examinated. Sigh. Didn't see any Statement of Cash Flow questions. Only a mere reconciliation was asked.
Wanna know about the questions? Here you go...
Question 1 was about telling difference between a company and a partnership; legal duties of directors; and definition and description of Asset.
:: Omg. I didn't really studied about the legal duties of directors which was a damn long chuck under Corporate Governance. Anyway, I wrote two pageful for Qn1. Phew..
Question 2's about Business transaction in journal entry manner. After which, calcuate the "accrual" net profit.
:: This was within expectation, with reference to past paper. Well.. Only part, I didn't do well is one part about the owner withdrawing $500 for personal use. Others say it will decrease cash by $500 and equity down by $500. I still wrote "This is not a biz transaction". Omg!
Question 3.. hmmm.. was about Balance Sheet. After which, it is required to calculate the profit (loss) in for the competitor.
:: Well well, my BS was perfectly balanced on my first attempt. However the next part was trouble. I was too careless to subtract off the dividends paid (should be adding) and transfer of retained profits (which actually have no effect at all). "Heart-soured" - Xin Suan. ='(
Question 4 is about... I think.. Oh ya.. it's about budgetting. Calculation of Sales mix, Contribution margin ratios and Break-even analysis.
:: So so.. bearable.
Question 5's a killer. It's about Ratio Analysis.
:: My worst. But fortunately, I was intelligent enough to realise I could get my answer with the help of the "formula sheet" provided at the back of the question paper. Managed to work out my Activity and Cash cycle. Lucky.
Question 6 was about Reconciliation of Cash Flow and reasoning why Reconciliated net cash flow is different from reported operating profit.
:: Reconciliation was ok. But I was like "what the hell?!?" I didn't study the reasoning part. Hah.. crap my way through. No choice lah.. "Do or die"
Question 7 is testing knowledge about Income Statement, again. They provide you with a "Cash accounting" Income Statement. In addition, extra information like non-cash transaction, Accounts payable, receivables, depreciation, etc. With all these materials, you're to do an "Accrual accounting" Income Statement.
:: This was the most demoralising. Without strong foundations, I missed out alot of this as there were alot of tricky areas which needs in-depth consideration. Although I got my depreciation and accrual-accounting methods right.. Amissed the consideration and logics behind the accounts payable, changes in inventory level and accounts receivable in determining additional purchase and receipts from customers. Sigh. It was a "goner" question.
Well.. it started to rain in the afternoon. I mentioned to Mohan that everytime I'm depress, it rains. Mohan replied, "the sky's rain reflects the rain in your heart".
Anyway, gotta "jiayou" for my remaining modules. 1 down, 3 more to go!
Friday, October 27, 2006
De one with Silent Overflowing
Haze away-ed
Today... my heart leaked... It's overflowing...
It's as though.. no.. it is what I've accumulated in my heart... I start to feel small, embraced by coldness from inside out.
Early morning, I went to Toa Payoh Library because the one I frequent is operating "near full-capacity". However, it's alright. What wasn't alright was when I started revising my accounting after completed with 4 chapters of MKTG.
As I did my trend and vertical analysis on a financial report, flashback of my late-mother, surfaced impressionally in my mind. The emo-system functioned again as I control the tears gathering my flooded eyes. I recalled the nights when I witnessed her, pressing the calculator efficiently, penciling down the results and focusing on the accounts in front of her.. Like how and what I'm doing now..
It feels as if I'm in her position back then.. doing the same chore, spare differentiated timing.
It was then I realised how much I needed her but loneliness is the only one accompanying me.
I didn't eat ice-cream or chocolate (although I drank milo), get myself drunk nor tell anyone about it..
Since young, I've used to feel inferior and keep matters, good or bad in my heart. Well.. looks like my heart has got an enormous capacity.. until now.. repercussions are revealing..
Perhaps it's really selfish of me. I've been hoping someone to replace the emptiness, supposedly filled by my mummy. Silly. Yes, nobody is replacable of that place in my heart. I just needed comfort and embrace.
The "love is" person? nah.. I said I didn't want to tell anybody. I just feel it's better to blog it down. Like Vance and Andrew have advised me. Like how I used to be during JC, all the way back to 5 years old...
:')
Today... my heart leaked... It's overflowing...
It's as though.. no.. it is what I've accumulated in my heart... I start to feel small, embraced by coldness from inside out.
Early morning, I went to Toa Payoh Library because the one I frequent is operating "near full-capacity". However, it's alright. What wasn't alright was when I started revising my accounting after completed with 4 chapters of MKTG.
As I did my trend and vertical analysis on a financial report, flashback of my late-mother, surfaced impressionally in my mind. The emo-system functioned again as I control the tears gathering my flooded eyes. I recalled the nights when I witnessed her, pressing the calculator efficiently, penciling down the results and focusing on the accounts in front of her.. Like how and what I'm doing now..
It feels as if I'm in her position back then.. doing the same chore, spare differentiated timing.
It was then I realised how much I needed her but loneliness is the only one accompanying me.
I didn't eat ice-cream or chocolate (although I drank milo), get myself drunk nor tell anyone about it..
Since young, I've used to feel inferior and keep matters, good or bad in my heart. Well.. looks like my heart has got an enormous capacity.. until now.. repercussions are revealing..
Perhaps it's really selfish of me. I've been hoping someone to replace the emptiness, supposedly filled by my mummy. Silly. Yes, nobody is replacable of that place in my heart. I just needed comfort and embrace.
The "love is" person? nah.. I said I didn't want to tell anybody. I just feel it's better to blog it down. Like Vance and Andrew have advised me. Like how I used to be during JC, all the way back to 5 years old...
:')
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
De one with Love is...
Raining outside
Love is... fighting and making up
... lending a hand
... achieving your dreams
... chemistry, sincerity and commitment
Someone wiped away my sullen tears, stitch my broken heart and painted a smile on my plain face.
Sinceriest gratitude.
Love is... fighting and making up
... lending a hand
... achieving your dreams
... chemistry, sincerity and commitment
Someone wiped away my sullen tears, stitch my broken heart and painted a smile on my plain face.
Sinceriest gratitude.
De one with Accounting awakening
Showers brought the Haze away
It didn't take me until recent did I start to grow my fondliness for Accounting. Mid-semester exam preparation was a hell moment of demoralisation. Back then, I thought Accounting was a real tough, incomprehendable and saturated module to take. Think about it... not anymore.
Perhaps it's an inheritence from my late-mummy.. She's an accountant too. Well.. although she is a super "wrap mountain wrap ocean" multipurpose woman in the firm she works in, she's an incredible and highly-indispensable employee. Hmm.. the cons of her job is that it's very demanding. Robs you of your time. I used to remember she used to do her accounts during weekends and occassional late nights. Furthermore, it's pretty stressful too. Perhaps it's so.. that my parents warn me about becoming an accountant.
Back to me. I've learnt to appreciate and value the fundementals of Accounting. Like what I told Qing.. the systematic (with frequent sophisticated variations) and the requirement of peculiar analytical skills appeals to me greatly. Growing to be more confident and ambition-orientated towards becoming an Accountant!
Why? Partly because of the relative attractive income. In addition, the passion and fulfilling self capability bah..
I've been spending my whole day in the library. I realised I'm discovering, learning new things everyday. Yet, at the same time, it's worrying to notice some nitty gritty details which are slipping off my already filled-hands.
Gratifying, Zhen Ze and I also sms each other, clarifying our doubts now and then. "A friend in need, is a friend indeed!" ;-)
Would like to include that..well, I'm really glad that the breakup occurred. Without it, I'll never have been given boundless time and clear focused-mind to gain wisdom and knowledge. Wouldn't have been more possible. "Things does happen for it's reason."
:D
It didn't take me until recent did I start to grow my fondliness for Accounting. Mid-semester exam preparation was a hell moment of demoralisation. Back then, I thought Accounting was a real tough, incomprehendable and saturated module to take. Think about it... not anymore.
Perhaps it's an inheritence from my late-mummy.. She's an accountant too. Well.. although she is a super "wrap mountain wrap ocean" multipurpose woman in the firm she works in, she's an incredible and highly-indispensable employee. Hmm.. the cons of her job is that it's very demanding. Robs you of your time. I used to remember she used to do her accounts during weekends and occassional late nights. Furthermore, it's pretty stressful too. Perhaps it's so.. that my parents warn me about becoming an accountant.
Back to me. I've learnt to appreciate and value the fundementals of Accounting. Like what I told Qing.. the systematic (with frequent sophisticated variations) and the requirement of peculiar analytical skills appeals to me greatly. Growing to be more confident and ambition-orientated towards becoming an Accountant!
Why? Partly because of the relative attractive income. In addition, the passion and fulfilling self capability bah..
I've been spending my whole day in the library. I realised I'm discovering, learning new things everyday. Yet, at the same time, it's worrying to notice some nitty gritty details which are slipping off my already filled-hands.
Gratifying, Zhen Ze and I also sms each other, clarifying our doubts now and then. "A friend in need, is a friend indeed!" ;-)
Would like to include that..well, I'm really glad that the breakup occurred. Without it, I'll never have been given boundless time and clear focused-mind to gain wisdom and knowledge. Wouldn't have been more possible. "Things does happen for it's reason."
:D
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
De one with Cooking
PSI 40+
My first attempt at cooking occurs during home economics class at secondary school. I recalled I was partnering my classmate Yong Guang. Well, back then, all of us had to wear a white aprons. And we were told to have our names decorated on our aprons to better indentify ourselves. My late-mummy embross my name in rich blue. It was really admirable.
*pause* Well.. I really miss her.
Anyway, I was graded A for my home economics for sec 1 and 2. Well, not fully due to my competence. Partly because the teacher was one of my band teacher too. Hehe.. someone just can't help being a likable student? Nah.. I worked hard at everything.
As I grew older, I learnt to be able to cook maggi mee or instant noodles. Just boil hot water, put in all that you can find in the package and stir. Pretty easy. However, you've gotta wait for the water to boil before putting in the instant noodle. Besides this, I also learnt how to crack an egg. It seems pretty hard for a beginner to knock the egg at the edge of the cooking pot and cracking it in time for the egg to land within the parameters of the pot. Haha. Well, experiences does count!
Ooo.. I loved helping my family cook Campbell soup. Recalled it was one of the "must have" dish for dinner at home.
The second cooking skill I managed to learn was frying. As most of us would agree, the young just can't resist the taste of fried food. It wasn't until during my upper secondary level did I learnt how to do this. There was no one at home so I learn to fry. Which is what I hate the most.
Firstly, it's due to being afraid of being scald by the hot spluttering oil. Secondly, because you have to clean up the oily and stained cooking place.
Things to bear in mind are.. you have to wait for the oil to get heated up. Oftenly denoted by the stream. Otherwise, putting your food into the unheated oil earlier would only result the food in absorbing the oil. Next, you have to thaw your food before frying. If not, the food wouldn't be cooked completely. Lastly, the hot oil splutters because of contact with water. Yup.. so gotta bear in mind not to sprinkle water and experiencing the pain of getting scald by the hot liquid.
With experience, it allows for space for innovation and creativity. Recall by tradition, people usually add eggs to instant noodles. (Or was it only me?) I learnt to add sausages and try mixing natural sauces to enhance the taste.
I learnt to cook scramble eggs without oil. Healthier choice. Till date, I've experiment with dishes lik the recent Pineapple rice, Japanese curry, smash sausage patties. You just have to keep trying and trying.
Hmmm... People says that it's a plus point for men who knows how to cook.. Well, what say you?
All in all, besides the joy in possessing cookery skills. The ultimate joy still comes when people appreciates your cooking and seeing them savouring the dishes you've prepared, in delight.
Trust me, it's not just a satisfaction or sense of achievement only felt by a housewife or girl. Certainly, a man can derive this wonderful warm-heartedness too!
Well.. speaking of which, I would still hope for my future spouse to be someone who's able to cook. Erm.. not because I'm lazy or male-chauvinist. Rather, I want to have heart-bonding and romantic time, cooking together. Hehehe
My first attempt at cooking occurs during home economics class at secondary school. I recalled I was partnering my classmate Yong Guang. Well, back then, all of us had to wear a white aprons. And we were told to have our names decorated on our aprons to better indentify ourselves. My late-mummy embross my name in rich blue. It was really admirable.
*pause* Well.. I really miss her.
Anyway, I was graded A for my home economics for sec 1 and 2. Well, not fully due to my competence. Partly because the teacher was one of my band teacher too. Hehe.. someone just can't help being a likable student? Nah.. I worked hard at everything.
As I grew older, I learnt to be able to cook maggi mee or instant noodles. Just boil hot water, put in all that you can find in the package and stir. Pretty easy. However, you've gotta wait for the water to boil before putting in the instant noodle. Besides this, I also learnt how to crack an egg. It seems pretty hard for a beginner to knock the egg at the edge of the cooking pot and cracking it in time for the egg to land within the parameters of the pot. Haha. Well, experiences does count!
Ooo.. I loved helping my family cook Campbell soup. Recalled it was one of the "must have" dish for dinner at home.
The second cooking skill I managed to learn was frying. As most of us would agree, the young just can't resist the taste of fried food. It wasn't until during my upper secondary level did I learnt how to do this. There was no one at home so I learn to fry. Which is what I hate the most.
Firstly, it's due to being afraid of being scald by the hot spluttering oil. Secondly, because you have to clean up the oily and stained cooking place.
Things to bear in mind are.. you have to wait for the oil to get heated up. Oftenly denoted by the stream. Otherwise, putting your food into the unheated oil earlier would only result the food in absorbing the oil. Next, you have to thaw your food before frying. If not, the food wouldn't be cooked completely. Lastly, the hot oil splutters because of contact with water. Yup.. so gotta bear in mind not to sprinkle water and experiencing the pain of getting scald by the hot liquid.
With experience, it allows for space for innovation and creativity. Recall by tradition, people usually add eggs to instant noodles. (Or was it only me?) I learnt to add sausages and try mixing natural sauces to enhance the taste.
I learnt to cook scramble eggs without oil. Healthier choice. Till date, I've experiment with dishes lik the recent Pineapple rice, Japanese curry, smash sausage patties. You just have to keep trying and trying.
Hmmm... People says that it's a plus point for men who knows how to cook.. Well, what say you?
All in all, besides the joy in possessing cookery skills. The ultimate joy still comes when people appreciates your cooking and seeing them savouring the dishes you've prepared, in delight.
Trust me, it's not just a satisfaction or sense of achievement only felt by a housewife or girl. Certainly, a man can derive this wonderful warm-heartedness too!
Well.. speaking of which, I would still hope for my future spouse to be someone who's able to cook. Erm.. not because I'm lazy or male-chauvinist. Rather, I want to have heart-bonding and romantic time, cooking together. Hehehe
Monday, October 23, 2006
De one with Pineapple Rice
Humid
Today's been a great day. Went jogging in the morning. Managed to complete 3 km after 4 days of rest and exam preparations.
Empty stomached, I went to the library. Just in time when I reached, the door opened for admission. Hehe..save my time waiting. By the way, I didn't gel my hair.. Kinda like the natural look of my curled hair.
Today I revised two chapters of MKTG: Marketing Channels and Retailers & Wholesalers. I'm proud to say, I'm left with 3 more chapters to go. I did Accounting, to get familiarised with it again. Managed to learn a few more things I didn't realised during my revision for the last two weeks. Delightful event of the day, I realised I'm starting to have the passion for Accounting!
I went home early to try my first attempt cooking Pineapple Rice! Well.. disappointly, Mama was at the hospital visiting Uncle. She didn't tell me she have brought the neccessary ingredients for the dish. In the end, I went out to Thompson Plaza to buy raisins, Cashew nuts, Coriander. Since I couldn't get the real corianders, I bought the grinded type. Practised some creativity today. Decided to add my favourite macademia nuts besides the traditional cshew nuts.
Phew... I realised marketing skills and accounting does help. hehe.. I realised whatever I studied was really relevant and appropriate in real life. Realised there are so many products available. Pick..let's say.. Peanut Butter spread. There are so many brands.. each offering at different target consumers. Low fat for the health conscious... additional flavours for the variety-seekers.. Well...although these are "Fast Moving Convenient Goods", marketers have spoiled the consumers with a wide variety, increasing consumer's time spent on evaluating before purchase.
I must admit, I've changed in my consumption behaviour. Usually, I just grab whatever I desired. Unlike present, I dedicate more time considering the availables, compare the nutrientional informations ("labelling") and then, prices.
Ok..back to the cooking. With the help of ah-ma (my granny), we managed to follow the instructions on this "seasoning package".
1: Cut everything into small bits.
2: Add 1-2 teaspoon of VEGEATABLE oil. (Healthier choice hehe)
3: Stir-fry the shallots, onions, prawns, chicken meat (improvised)
Ah-ma taught me, to sitr fry the shallots and onions first. Until it's "qiah" (in Hokkien meaning crispy) before adding the meat. Although the instructions told me to put the vegetables in the end, poured in the baby-corns (substitude for the mixed vegetables), all the nuts.
4: After which, put the rice and the seasoning.
5: Having stir-fired the dish for a few minutes, put in the pineapple cubes.
6: Sprinkle the corianders.
Wah-la! Yummy!!!
It's delicious lor!!! It's really tasty.. I ate 3 korean-bowls of rice today.
Of course, pineapple must have accompanying dished. I fried a scrambled egg and cooked this made-to-ready Blackpepper Chicken.
Ser-dup!
Today's been a great day. Went jogging in the morning. Managed to complete 3 km after 4 days of rest and exam preparations.
Empty stomached, I went to the library. Just in time when I reached, the door opened for admission. Hehe..save my time waiting. By the way, I didn't gel my hair.. Kinda like the natural look of my curled hair.
Today I revised two chapters of MKTG: Marketing Channels and Retailers & Wholesalers. I'm proud to say, I'm left with 3 more chapters to go. I did Accounting, to get familiarised with it again. Managed to learn a few more things I didn't realised during my revision for the last two weeks. Delightful event of the day, I realised I'm starting to have the passion for Accounting!
I went home early to try my first attempt cooking Pineapple Rice! Well.. disappointly, Mama was at the hospital visiting Uncle. She didn't tell me she have brought the neccessary ingredients for the dish. In the end, I went out to Thompson Plaza to buy raisins, Cashew nuts, Coriander. Since I couldn't get the real corianders, I bought the grinded type. Practised some creativity today. Decided to add my favourite macademia nuts besides the traditional cshew nuts.
Phew... I realised marketing skills and accounting does help. hehe.. I realised whatever I studied was really relevant and appropriate in real life. Realised there are so many products available. Pick..let's say.. Peanut Butter spread. There are so many brands.. each offering at different target consumers. Low fat for the health conscious... additional flavours for the variety-seekers.. Well...although these are "Fast Moving Convenient Goods", marketers have spoiled the consumers with a wide variety, increasing consumer's time spent on evaluating before purchase.
I must admit, I've changed in my consumption behaviour. Usually, I just grab whatever I desired. Unlike present, I dedicate more time considering the availables, compare the nutrientional informations ("labelling") and then, prices.
Ok..back to the cooking. With the help of ah-ma (my granny), we managed to follow the instructions on this "seasoning package".
1: Cut everything into small bits.
2: Add 1-2 teaspoon of VEGEATABLE oil. (Healthier choice hehe)
3: Stir-fry the shallots, onions, prawns, chicken meat (improvised)
Ah-ma taught me, to sitr fry the shallots and onions first. Until it's "qiah" (in Hokkien meaning crispy) before adding the meat. Although the instructions told me to put the vegetables in the end, poured in the baby-corns (substitude for the mixed vegetables), all the nuts.
4: After which, put the rice and the seasoning.
5: Having stir-fired the dish for a few minutes, put in the pineapple cubes.
6: Sprinkle the corianders.
Wah-la! Yummy!!!
It's delicious lor!!! It's really tasty.. I ate 3 korean-bowls of rice today.
Of course, pineapple must have accompanying dished. I fried a scrambled egg and cooked this made-to-ready Blackpepper Chicken.
Ser-dup!
Sunday, October 22, 2006
De one with Wet Dreams
Hazier than yesterday
Wet dreams.. alot of people would let their imaginations run wild whenever this two words are mentioned. True enough for some, it's rather sensitive and embarrassing. Well, today''s topic is about wet dreams.. To those who are more open and biting their lower lips, read on... hehe omg.
"What?" would be the very first and crucial question to ask. Well.. I ain't gonna tell you what I dreamt about in my wet dreams. Haha.. Oops. However, of course it's gotta be obviously something that's coinciding with our deepest fantasies.
Personally, I didn't know the existence of "wet dream" until secondary 3 when I read about a chinese book (translated) The diary of a teenage boy. And of course, communication with my "filled with hormones" mate classmates! Well, *blushing* but hey, back than they only mention that we will have sexual dreams and the next morning, you'll wet your bed.
Hmmm.. vid idea. It didn't that me until I experienced it personally and confirmed as I grew older that "wet dream" was about having orgasm when you have exotic dreams. It's the cumming during subconscious state of mind. That's what's "wet dreams" all about.
I remember during army, my gunners keep asking me all these personal stuff during our out-field exercise. Part of so to know me better since I hardly talk much. Part of so, they enjoy making me embarrassed. I remembered this particular night, they were talking with this officer and he told them "You have wet dreams because you hardly masturbate".. Is it true?
What comes next is the response. Hearsay that some people wake up shortly after they cummed. True enough, most of us will feel shock. Then curiousity. After which embarrassment will follow. This is for the norm of cause. Least those who have knowledge of it previously. The feeling? Eeeekk.. I believe most of us will agree, it's uncomfortable and to a certain extent.. messy(?).
Of course, after adaptation, I can't really say for girls because I'm not one and I've never discuss this with any girls before. For guys, they just share the excitement. Did I? erm.. I didn't really but I did ask question to gain wisdom. haha.
Ooook.. that's enough for now. Whatever it is, just keep all this within this blog entry. Shhh! It's top secret! ;p
Wet dreams.. alot of people would let their imaginations run wild whenever this two words are mentioned. True enough for some, it's rather sensitive and embarrassing. Well, today''s topic is about wet dreams.. To those who are more open and biting their lower lips, read on... hehe omg.
"What?" would be the very first and crucial question to ask. Well.. I ain't gonna tell you what I dreamt about in my wet dreams. Haha.. Oops. However, of course it's gotta be obviously something that's coinciding with our deepest fantasies.
Personally, I didn't know the existence of "wet dream" until secondary 3 when I read about a chinese book (translated) The diary of a teenage boy. And of course, communication with my "filled with hormones" mate classmates! Well, *blushing* but hey, back than they only mention that we will have sexual dreams and the next morning, you'll wet your bed.
Hmmm.. vid idea. It didn't that me until I experienced it personally and confirmed as I grew older that "wet dream" was about having orgasm when you have exotic dreams. It's the cumming during subconscious state of mind. That's what's "wet dreams" all about.
I remember during army, my gunners keep asking me all these personal stuff during our out-field exercise. Part of so to know me better since I hardly talk much. Part of so, they enjoy making me embarrassed. I remembered this particular night, they were talking with this officer and he told them "You have wet dreams because you hardly masturbate".. Is it true?
What comes next is the response. Hearsay that some people wake up shortly after they cummed. True enough, most of us will feel shock. Then curiousity. After which embarrassment will follow. This is for the norm of cause. Least those who have knowledge of it previously. The feeling? Eeeekk.. I believe most of us will agree, it's uncomfortable and to a certain extent.. messy(?).
Of course, after adaptation, I can't really say for girls because I'm not one and I've never discuss this with any girls before. For guys, they just share the excitement. Did I? erm.. I didn't really but I did ask question to gain wisdom. haha.
Ooook.. that's enough for now. Whatever it is, just keep all this within this blog entry. Shhh! It's top secret! ;p
Friday, October 20, 2006
De one with Lake House
Hazy Friday
I've never felt as peaceful as the calm lake today...
Watched my favourite show "The Lake House" again on vcd. It's a true beauty.
The story is touching. The cast are terrific. The romance in it is wonderfully romantic.
Towards the end, i was near tearing. Oops..
Life is really unpredictable. There are ups and down. You might be holding on to something and the next moment, before you know it, it's gone... But then again.. nobody ends with nothing. A new life stage or chapter begin. And definately, it's better and better.
I know it. I'm experiencing it now.
;)
I've never felt as peaceful as the calm lake today...
Watched my favourite show "The Lake House" again on vcd. It's a true beauty.
The story is touching. The cast are terrific. The romance in it is wonderfully romantic.
Towards the end, i was near tearing. Oops..
Life is really unpredictable. There are ups and down. You might be holding on to something and the next moment, before you know it, it's gone... But then again.. nobody ends with nothing. A new life stage or chapter begin. And definately, it's better and better.
I know it. I'm experiencing it now.
;)
Thursday, October 19, 2006
De one with Thursday at Library
Hazy
Spent the whole day mugging at library today. Though I didn't do much. However, I managed to complete the last chapter for ACCT and 4 chapters for MKTG.
Ratio Analysis and Interpretation is a very tough chapter to deal with. Phew... finally settled it. Well though i've completed the chapters revision for ACCT, there are some patches here and there which I'm still not familiarised with.
For MKTG, I managed to revised the previous chapters all over again since it's been awhile back as I was concentrating on ACCT. Plus another chapter Buyers Process and Behaviour. Later still gotta study more chapters to be on schedule.
Evening time, I went up to Novena to have dinner at the Wokplace. A Thai-chinese restaurant which serves halal food at the same time. Mama, Jasmine and I ordered Pineapple rice, Hotplate Black pepper beef, Tom Yum soup and Baby Kailan. It was fairly good.
The bus trip back wasn't enjoyable. Everyone's tired. The crowded scene on the bus just makes things not any better.
Sigh. Exams preparation is tiring... but thank goodness, I have friends who keep messaging me to show their concern constantly. Thank you guys.
Spent the whole day mugging at library today. Though I didn't do much. However, I managed to complete the last chapter for ACCT and 4 chapters for MKTG.
Ratio Analysis and Interpretation is a very tough chapter to deal with. Phew... finally settled it. Well though i've completed the chapters revision for ACCT, there are some patches here and there which I'm still not familiarised with.
For MKTG, I managed to revised the previous chapters all over again since it's been awhile back as I was concentrating on ACCT. Plus another chapter Buyers Process and Behaviour. Later still gotta study more chapters to be on schedule.
Evening time, I went up to Novena to have dinner at the Wokplace. A Thai-chinese restaurant which serves halal food at the same time. Mama, Jasmine and I ordered Pineapple rice, Hotplate Black pepper beef, Tom Yum soup and Baby Kailan. It was fairly good.
The bus trip back wasn't enjoyable. Everyone's tired. The crowded scene on the bus just makes things not any better.
Sigh. Exams preparation is tiring... but thank goodness, I have friends who keep messaging me to show their concern constantly. Thank you guys.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
De one with 100th Entry
Hazy
It's been an tiring day. Thank goodness I'm back at home. Had a relaxed bath and smelling sweet again... sipping on my favourite aromatic, smoothing cool Green Tea with Gui Hwa.
This is my 100th entry! Well, by it's number, it means nothing. However, what's worth exclaiming about is this entry tells about the end of a part of a recent major life stage.
Today is the last lecture for my 1st semester of my course. Rightfully, it should have ended last week. However, our responsible Macroeconomics lecturer called for an extra lecture to complete the last remaining topic. There goes the $5+ k of tuition fee.
Well, I bet most would agree. When one faces the end, they will start reminiscing the beginning... Like most ending in TV drama or the conclusion of a GP essay, every end is compose with a flashback.
31 July was the day when I embark on my course in SIM officially. After a morning of briefing, course introduction and administration, and campus familiarisation, I experienced my first MKTG lecture with our sarcastic yet professional Australian lecturer.
The coordinator, Dr Con was very fast lecturer. There were no time to stop and take a breath. From his manner of teaching, one can sense his obviously pride. Displaying competence in his field of education, he never fails to mention tonnes of relevent and appropriate examples. One of which, Levi Strauss was his commonly mentioned.
In terms of speed, another competing and better Australian lecturer was our ACCT lecturer. Attending ACCT lectures make me felt as if I was onboard a bullet train. Information were taught like the fast-moving sceneries. He was a man of high expectations, superbly passionate and demanding of his students. Not a lecturer you would dare to slack because he's constantly on your neck and pushing you to achieve. He tours around the lecture hall when he teaches and always looking and staring into the eyes.
In life, all things balances. Thankfully, ECON and ISYS experiences with the Australian lecturers were alot slower.
ECON lecturer was very slow. Maybe abit too slow. And often, unclear in his speech as he mumbles. I always think he resembles my JC GP tutor, Mr Cherry Chacko. With a fair mix of Santa Clause (due to his rosy cheeks and his white beard). A funny part about him was that he's always talking in a mumbling manner (sounds like a lallaby after prolonged hearing), students oftenly advise him to speak with more force into the microphone which was already at maximum volume. I managed to detect his attributes. He loves to share economic articles from the newspapers, to provide us with insights and discussion. Just that well... his soft-spokeness shadows everything.
Alittle better would be the Australian lecturer for ISYS. Constantly definining himself as a computer geek. Well.. He don't really appear to be one. I do appreciate his efforts to make the class less boring, through his jokes occassionally. Unfortunately, most of the time, only he could understand and laugh at his own joke. Omg. I really pity him.
After 3 lectures with individual lecturers from Australia. I was pretty relieved to have Local lecturers whose teaching methods and manner of speech makes me feel more comfortable and closer-to-heart.
Let's start with MKTG lecturer, Mrs Patricia Chia. She displays feminism and competence in her field of experties. Always providing recognisable examples in local context which proved to be more understandable. I recalled on the first day of lecture with her when new lecture notes were distributed for own collection. She requested my help and end up with a deficit copy (with some pages missing). Oops!
One thing about Patricia was that she likes to conduct audience-participating tutorials discussion in class. She will walk around the lecture stalls and stop in front of anyone. The next thing she will do is press the collar microphone to you and not leave until you've whispered or vocalise your voice into the mic. It makes our heartbeat accelerating and our nerves racking!!
Next is Daniel Tan, our friendly and experienced ACCT local lecturer. Always making sure we understand the concepts in ACCT. He doesn't mind repeating. A very student-orientated lecturer. Always emphasised and prove with actions that he's an "educator" rather than a "teacher". What is amirable about Daniel is his friendliness and openess, always providing us with simplifying stories and own life experiences.
What a non-boring lecture filled with laughter and lively delights? Well, our ECON lecturer Mr Saminathan delivers it. He's reputable in handling the large lecture group's attention and noise level. What's unforgettable about this guy is his out-frankiness and use of comical yet appropriate and relevant examples. Well.. he's always late for lectures, most probably because he anticipated us to be late. Haha. Sometimes, my imagination grow wild. Because he's an Indian, the tamil slang make me feel as if a mama-shop uncle or a Blangadeshi worker is teaching me macroeconomics. Oops! ;)
Last but not least, our ISYS lecturer Dr Lawrence Sim. Mentioned in my past entries. He teaches us the concepts as though we were kindergarden kids. hehehe.. Anyway, computing lessons in lab were never boring because we keep ourselves occupied with the fascinating computer unit each of us have in front of us.
Today is a day where things are gone. Apart from my last lecture for this sem. Another thing was gone too, which I wouldn't want to mention much. There you have it. The 100th Entry of my blog.
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
It's been an tiring day. Thank goodness I'm back at home. Had a relaxed bath and smelling sweet again... sipping on my favourite aromatic, smoothing cool Green Tea with Gui Hwa.
This is my 100th entry! Well, by it's number, it means nothing. However, what's worth exclaiming about is this entry tells about the end of a part of a recent major life stage.
Today is the last lecture for my 1st semester of my course. Rightfully, it should have ended last week. However, our responsible Macroeconomics lecturer called for an extra lecture to complete the last remaining topic. There goes the $5+ k of tuition fee.
Well, I bet most would agree. When one faces the end, they will start reminiscing the beginning... Like most ending in TV drama or the conclusion of a GP essay, every end is compose with a flashback.
31 July was the day when I embark on my course in SIM officially. After a morning of briefing, course introduction and administration, and campus familiarisation, I experienced my first MKTG lecture with our sarcastic yet professional Australian lecturer.
The coordinator, Dr Con was very fast lecturer. There were no time to stop and take a breath. From his manner of teaching, one can sense his obviously pride. Displaying competence in his field of education, he never fails to mention tonnes of relevent and appropriate examples. One of which, Levi Strauss was his commonly mentioned.
In terms of speed, another competing and better Australian lecturer was our ACCT lecturer. Attending ACCT lectures make me felt as if I was onboard a bullet train. Information were taught like the fast-moving sceneries. He was a man of high expectations, superbly passionate and demanding of his students. Not a lecturer you would dare to slack because he's constantly on your neck and pushing you to achieve. He tours around the lecture hall when he teaches and always looking and staring into the eyes.
In life, all things balances. Thankfully, ECON and ISYS experiences with the Australian lecturers were alot slower.
ECON lecturer was very slow. Maybe abit too slow. And often, unclear in his speech as he mumbles. I always think he resembles my JC GP tutor, Mr Cherry Chacko. With a fair mix of Santa Clause (due to his rosy cheeks and his white beard). A funny part about him was that he's always talking in a mumbling manner (sounds like a lallaby after prolonged hearing), students oftenly advise him to speak with more force into the microphone which was already at maximum volume. I managed to detect his attributes. He loves to share economic articles from the newspapers, to provide us with insights and discussion. Just that well... his soft-spokeness shadows everything.
Alittle better would be the Australian lecturer for ISYS. Constantly definining himself as a computer geek. Well.. He don't really appear to be one. I do appreciate his efforts to make the class less boring, through his jokes occassionally. Unfortunately, most of the time, only he could understand and laugh at his own joke. Omg. I really pity him.
After 3 lectures with individual lecturers from Australia. I was pretty relieved to have Local lecturers whose teaching methods and manner of speech makes me feel more comfortable and closer-to-heart.
Let's start with MKTG lecturer, Mrs Patricia Chia. She displays feminism and competence in her field of experties. Always providing recognisable examples in local context which proved to be more understandable. I recalled on the first day of lecture with her when new lecture notes were distributed for own collection. She requested my help and end up with a deficit copy (with some pages missing). Oops!
One thing about Patricia was that she likes to conduct audience-participating tutorials discussion in class. She will walk around the lecture stalls and stop in front of anyone. The next thing she will do is press the collar microphone to you and not leave until you've whispered or vocalise your voice into the mic. It makes our heartbeat accelerating and our nerves racking!!
Next is Daniel Tan, our friendly and experienced ACCT local lecturer. Always making sure we understand the concepts in ACCT. He doesn't mind repeating. A very student-orientated lecturer. Always emphasised and prove with actions that he's an "educator" rather than a "teacher". What is amirable about Daniel is his friendliness and openess, always providing us with simplifying stories and own life experiences.
What a non-boring lecture filled with laughter and lively delights? Well, our ECON lecturer Mr Saminathan delivers it. He's reputable in handling the large lecture group's attention and noise level. What's unforgettable about this guy is his out-frankiness and use of comical yet appropriate and relevant examples. Well.. he's always late for lectures, most probably because he anticipated us to be late. Haha. Sometimes, my imagination grow wild. Because he's an Indian, the tamil slang make me feel as if a mama-shop uncle or a Blangadeshi worker is teaching me macroeconomics. Oops! ;)
Last but not least, our ISYS lecturer Dr Lawrence Sim. Mentioned in my past entries. He teaches us the concepts as though we were kindergarden kids. hehehe.. Anyway, computing lessons in lab were never boring because we keep ourselves occupied with the fascinating computer unit each of us have in front of us.
Today is a day where things are gone. Apart from my last lecture for this sem. Another thing was gone too, which I wouldn't want to mention much. There you have it. The 100th Entry of my blog.
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
De one with Amazing Race: AMK library
Hibernating in library from the haze
SPECIAL REPORT!! Amazing Race is here in Singapore again!!
All contestants from AMK distinct have to arrive at AMK community library by 10am today.
These contestants are all highly competitive, equipped with textbooks of their own, some with bags, files.. all with their desire to get into the library itself where the amazing race ends at this very destination!
Crazy introduction?! some migh just find it lame. Hehe.. anyway, it was worth blogging what happened this morning as it was my first time ever, having to queue up while waiting with crowd, all anxiously waiting to get into the library as if there was a sales at some shopping centre. Omg.
What's more surprising and puzzling was that today happened to be a weekday lor.. Never in my life have I witness such an occassion.. People actually queue up kiasu-ly to gain entry into such places? Omg.. I was wondering how worst the situation could get if it was on a week end.
Today was another fruitful day from 10 am to 6pm, mugging (Singlish:- Studying hard/cramping for examinations) the time at the cosy and conducive environment.
Oh! Before this, I went to NTUC (nearby mah) to get my current Fab "Heaven and Earth green tea with Gui Hwa"... It's an auromatic drink.. super savouring.. I realised this last day when I lunched with Zhen Ze and Guan Hui at Clementi on Monday. 100ml bottle for $1. Thus, I bought two to substain my mugging session for the day.
Managed to get the 2nd table. Initially it was shaking. Fortunately, I managed to position the table and wah-la! it became stable (hehe.. I sure have a way of fixing things~).. Well, another funny thing which occured was the person sitting next to me was an accounting student. What a mere coincedence! Yesterday, the person sitting next to me was an accounting student too! Omg!
Well, another thing worth mentioning was due to their pressence, I feel abit stressed unexplainably. Yesterday I felt, I wasn't good enough because we're seperated by benchmark. To be more precise, it's what we are more familiarised with.. a feeling called Inadequate.
Well, fortunately, thanks to Kelvin's console and life-experienced inspiring example, i got some used to it and hey..it really doesn't matter. It's actually psychotic. I managed to focus on my own bit of study. I'm sure I'll make a competent, compassionate and professional accountant! I managed to wrap up 3 chapters today. Namely Costing, Regulatory environment, Business Environment, Ethics and COrporate Governence.
Can't get enough of good news?! I'm proud to announce that I'm left with ONE more chapter to mug for my accounting!! *glamourous smile*
I also realised, the resultant of this was I'm lagging behind in my other modules. Oops! So must allocated more time on other modules! Hehe.. Managed to complete one Marketing chapter.
I had Subway (Yeah..I'm lovin' it) take away for dinner. Jasmine said she wanted it. End up, I only saw her sms, informing her cancellation of order because Mama cooked beef for her. After I bought Subway. Diao~ . ~ . ~ .
Never mind, at least I reached home and drank the Gui Hwa with Green tea, Mama bought for me today.
Really glad the amazing race at AMK library was worth the knowledge and wisdom gained. Fruitful day! :D
SPECIAL REPORT!! Amazing Race is here in Singapore again!!
All contestants from AMK distinct have to arrive at AMK community library by 10am today.
These contestants are all highly competitive, equipped with textbooks of their own, some with bags, files.. all with their desire to get into the library itself where the amazing race ends at this very destination!
Crazy introduction?! some migh just find it lame. Hehe.. anyway, it was worth blogging what happened this morning as it was my first time ever, having to queue up while waiting with crowd, all anxiously waiting to get into the library as if there was a sales at some shopping centre. Omg.
What's more surprising and puzzling was that today happened to be a weekday lor.. Never in my life have I witness such an occassion.. People actually queue up kiasu-ly to gain entry into such places? Omg.. I was wondering how worst the situation could get if it was on a week end.
Today was another fruitful day from 10 am to 6pm, mugging (Singlish:- Studying hard/cramping for examinations) the time at the cosy and conducive environment.
Oh! Before this, I went to NTUC (nearby mah) to get my current Fab "Heaven and Earth green tea with Gui Hwa"... It's an auromatic drink.. super savouring.. I realised this last day when I lunched with Zhen Ze and Guan Hui at Clementi on Monday. 100ml bottle for $1. Thus, I bought two to substain my mugging session for the day.
Managed to get the 2nd table. Initially it was shaking. Fortunately, I managed to position the table and wah-la! it became stable (hehe.. I sure have a way of fixing things~).. Well, another funny thing which occured was the person sitting next to me was an accounting student. What a mere coincedence! Yesterday, the person sitting next to me was an accounting student too! Omg!
Well, another thing worth mentioning was due to their pressence, I feel abit stressed unexplainably. Yesterday I felt, I wasn't good enough because we're seperated by benchmark. To be more precise, it's what we are more familiarised with.. a feeling called Inadequate.
Well, fortunately, thanks to Kelvin's console and life-experienced inspiring example, i got some used to it and hey..it really doesn't matter. It's actually psychotic. I managed to focus on my own bit of study. I'm sure I'll make a competent, compassionate and professional accountant! I managed to wrap up 3 chapters today. Namely Costing, Regulatory environment, Business Environment, Ethics and COrporate Governence.
Can't get enough of good news?! I'm proud to announce that I'm left with ONE more chapter to mug for my accounting!! *glamourous smile*
I also realised, the resultant of this was I'm lagging behind in my other modules. Oops! So must allocated more time on other modules! Hehe.. Managed to complete one Marketing chapter.
I had Subway (Yeah..I'm lovin' it) take away for dinner. Jasmine said she wanted it. End up, I only saw her sms, informing her cancellation of order because Mama cooked beef for her. After I bought Subway. Diao~ . ~ . ~ .
Never mind, at least I reached home and drank the Gui Hwa with Green tea, Mama bought for me today.
Really glad the amazing race at AMK library was worth the knowledge and wisdom gained. Fruitful day! :D
Sunday, October 15, 2006
De one with Sunday with Akeelah & the Bee
Hazy and warm day
Early morning, woke up around 9am and dragged myself for morning jog. Surprises just keeps appearing this week. Guess who did I see at Bishan Park? my secondary school mates, playing soccer. Well, I just wanted to concentrate on my jogging, so i didn't approach them. Hehe.
Well, it was a rather refreshing jog along Marymount Rd all the way up to Bishan Fire Station before making a U-turn down along Thompson Rd, cut into the Car Industrial Park and back to the park. Wuao...
After that, had two pages of printout for my assignment touch up. Just because I couldn't accept the header for two pages being too high. Hehe.. Perfectionist mah..
Made my way to AMK library. However there wasn't any unoccupied tables. So I studied for awhile at the sofa seats, beside this sweet lady. Unsatisfied, I decided to leave for Bishan library. Well..there were seats but the children at the children's section downstairs were too noisy. Hence, unable to find my conducive in the environment, I bunk off to Toa Payoh. Haha.
Toa Payoh Library was worst. There were so much people. Well.. I guess I wasn't in the right mood for studies. So I decided to take the day-off. Oops. Hehe.
I end up buying Akeelah and the Bee. An adaption from the summary. It's the inspirational story of Akeelah Andrerson, an 11-yr-old girl with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee; her principal Mr. Welch and the proud residents of her neighbourhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and, in turn, unties her neighbourhood who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.
The ending was moving. Akeelah and her strong competitor Dylan, won the double championship. In the movie, I heard of my favourite prose. It's about liberating the fear of ownself. Perviously heard from Coach Carter.
Well.. the movie awakened myself. The previous 21 years of my life was alot. I'm not that bad afterall. I've changed alot and achieved alot. From a shy, autistic boy to be more sociable and friendly guy. My secondary pursue and spirit for my military band and music. My passion for art. Coping with all the emotions. My leadership and capability in running during NS. And now, smart enough to be in SIM university doing a degree along the profession of my late mummy.
An add-on to my previous entry "De one with a Spark of Inspiration", I've always strived to do my best. I did. For once, I put away my humble and amplify my pride.
Life's really turning out good. Thankfully, the grey clouds shifted itself out from me which I thought was Eden. Oops. How silly I was.
Early morning, woke up around 9am and dragged myself for morning jog. Surprises just keeps appearing this week. Guess who did I see at Bishan Park? my secondary school mates, playing soccer. Well, I just wanted to concentrate on my jogging, so i didn't approach them. Hehe.
Well, it was a rather refreshing jog along Marymount Rd all the way up to Bishan Fire Station before making a U-turn down along Thompson Rd, cut into the Car Industrial Park and back to the park. Wuao...
After that, had two pages of printout for my assignment touch up. Just because I couldn't accept the header for two pages being too high. Hehe.. Perfectionist mah..
Made my way to AMK library. However there wasn't any unoccupied tables. So I studied for awhile at the sofa seats, beside this sweet lady. Unsatisfied, I decided to leave for Bishan library. Well..there were seats but the children at the children's section downstairs were too noisy. Hence, unable to find my conducive in the environment, I bunk off to Toa Payoh. Haha.
Toa Payoh Library was worst. There were so much people. Well.. I guess I wasn't in the right mood for studies. So I decided to take the day-off. Oops. Hehe.
I end up buying Akeelah and the Bee. An adaption from the summary. It's the inspirational story of Akeelah Andrerson, an 11-yr-old girl with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee; her principal Mr. Welch and the proud residents of her neighbourhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and, in turn, unties her neighbourhood who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.
The ending was moving. Akeelah and her strong competitor Dylan, won the double championship. In the movie, I heard of my favourite prose. It's about liberating the fear of ownself. Perviously heard from Coach Carter.
Well.. the movie awakened myself. The previous 21 years of my life was alot. I'm not that bad afterall. I've changed alot and achieved alot. From a shy, autistic boy to be more sociable and friendly guy. My secondary pursue and spirit for my military band and music. My passion for art. Coping with all the emotions. My leadership and capability in running during NS. And now, smart enough to be in SIM university doing a degree along the profession of my late mummy.
An add-on to my previous entry "De one with a Spark of Inspiration", I've always strived to do my best. I did. For once, I put away my humble and amplify my pride.
Life's really turning out good. Thankfully, the grey clouds shifted itself out from me which I thought was Eden. Oops. How silly I was.
De one with A spark of Inspiration [Emolings]
Spreading thy wings and starting to soar
Have you ever been in a moment where you feel you've all the support of people surrounding you, feel that you can't be more appropriate and right possible in your entire life. I have. This iscalled LOVE. L. O. V. E.
It's the moment I'm truly myself. Just the way I like my life to be. No complications. Just simply me. It's gratifying.
Jason no longer cry anymore. Well.. there may be times I feel down. However, I'm proud to say, in all my life, I'm fortunately to say in all the relationships I've been through, I gave my best shot in it.
I did. Wholeheartedly... Genuinely.. Sincerely.
I'm truly happy and inspired by myself.
I finally realised this. Today.
:D
Have you ever been in a moment where you feel you've all the support of people surrounding you, feel that you can't be more appropriate and right possible in your entire life. I have. This iscalled LOVE. L. O. V. E.
It's the moment I'm truly myself. Just the way I like my life to be. No complications. Just simply me. It's gratifying.
Jason no longer cry anymore. Well.. there may be times I feel down. However, I'm proud to say, in all my life, I'm fortunately to say in all the relationships I've been through, I gave my best shot in it.
I did. Wholeheartedly... Genuinely.. Sincerely.
I'm truly happy and inspired by myself.
I finally realised this. Today.
:D
Saturday, October 14, 2006
De one with a Note to Unworthy [Emolings]
Humble in Pride
I didn't take anything from you. Talk about Karma, I think I've paid and experienced whatever devastation you've never faced nor been through before.
I loved a person who cheat me of 5k. And I faced the grief of losing two family members.
At least you have a mother to run to. When you feel troubled, you have a home with all family members full-house, to return too.
No. I didn't take anything from you.
Humans never learn. But I've learnt. This time... it's really over.
No more downpour in my heart. It's sunny from now onwards.
I didn't take anything from you. Talk about Karma, I think I've paid and experienced whatever devastation you've never faced nor been through before.
I loved a person who cheat me of 5k. And I faced the grief of losing two family members.
At least you have a mother to run to. When you feel troubled, you have a home with all family members full-house, to return too.
No. I didn't take anything from you.
Humans never learn. But I've learnt. This time... it's really over.
No more downpour in my heart. It's sunny from now onwards.
De one with Friday the 13th
Drizzle and sunshine
Today is Friday the 13th. To many, they always believe it to be an unlucky day. Presumingly, Robinson Crusude's friend Friday, died on this day. Anyway.. this isn't my area of superstition.
I dressed all black today. Nope. Not because it's Friday the 13th. However, an all black attire because I went to visit my mummy again. It occurred to me that I've not visited mummy last month. Sigh. Perhaps God's punishing me for being too caught up in my relationship (which was really a waste and disastrous). Looking back, time really pass by very rapidly. Yesterday marked the 15 month since mummy left.
Differ form the norm, I bought 2 stalks of roses instead of 3. It symbolises "Miss you". In my heart, I was really lost. It feel so empty even since someone who filled and emptied it completely recently. Not even a single bit left because my rage burnt and evaporated every drop of it.
On my way from Thompson Plaza to Mandai Coloumnarium, there was a downpour. I was crying in my heart as the realising loneliness kept sipping in boundlessly. Unexplainably, when I arrived throught the gates of the destination, the rain faded and the skies turned cloudy.
The place was pretty crowded compared to the previous afternoons I've been there. Anyway, I spent some quality time with mummy. Updating her every single bit about my life, the family and all that was bad.
Managed to restored peace in me. In addition to what happened to me in the morning when I went jogging after only 4 hours of sleep last night. For once ever since the breakup, memories flashback of the sweet-time I had with Sweet, I didn't feel abit of remorse or missing. Instead, I felt appreciative and smiled at the rememberance of us.
Friday the 13th wasn't a bad day for me after all. I left Mandai. It didn't rain until I reached the busstop. What's with luck on me? ;)
Somebody said a couple of things which nearly ruined my day. However, this day was just too good and real smooth for me. Another plus upgrade was I was matured enough to think and not get so easily affected by what others say.
Till today, I realised... I didn't love Sweet a single bit. Silly that I only managed to realised it today. They say, "the person who hurt you most is the person is the one you loved most". I just don't think I loved Sweet that much as I've thought myself to be.
I went to library for a short period for studying. Sigh. Cost is really tough. Plus my eyes were tired from the lack of sleep last night. I decided to leave for Orchard earlier to met Mohan.
Arrival at Orchard MRT, I was infested with the surveyers while I wait for Mohan. We walked to Cineleisure to buy our movie tickets. Meantime, we dined at Paragon's Thai Express. Upon hearing from me that 4:30 was out, we went to three different places as Mohan wanted to get the show on dvd. Only to find it at our last stop at Sembawang Music Store just before we went up for our movie.
After a pretty long time, I finally stick back to having popcorns for movie. Lucky again? For the first time in all the times I've watched movie at Cine, we have our movie threatre on the 9th storey!
We watched this heartwarming movie: Little Miss Sunshine (though I wanted to watch WTC initially but I changed my mind and accomodate Mohan as I was in the mood for a happy movie). The movie was rather good. Heart delighting. It was about the things good and bad which occured during a family's trip to this beauty pageant, the young daughter, Olive was participating.
The movie portrays the ambitions and dissapointment of family. Olive's dream to win in the Little Miss Sunshine yet she's pretty obese since she loved ice-cream. There was Mr Hoover who got con into a business, selling a book based on his enthusiastic model differentiating winners and losers. There was Mrs Hoover, coping with her stress as good wife, mother and sister. There was Uncle Frank who was a homosexual and the 3rd scholar in the states, attempted suicide because he got sacked by his job at uni due to a scandal with a student. And Granpa who died due to overdosage of drugs. Lastly, there was Dwine, the eldest son who strived so much to become a pilot yet disabled with color blindness.
The family been through alot. From dealing with a spolit clutch minibus, Grandpa's death and finally, the hilarious amirable support of the whole family to Olive who wasn't getting the support from the crowd with her striptease dance.
All in all, there was a contrast in the show which left a very deep impression in me. Frank was at a petrol station, buying porn for Granpa Hoover. He met the student he was in love with. The student saw Frank's purchase and withdraw from Frank. Haha.. usually, a normal friend who sees you will a GAY porn will withdraw and run off from you. In this movie, it was the opposite.
After movie, we came across this new store : Super surf..something Surf. We went in. As I was browsing the slippers. This lovely female assistant ask me how old we (Mohan and me) were. When I replied we were 21, she was astonised. Told me we look alot younger. Haha.
The both of us decided to chill out at the only Starbucks we've never been to at the old Singtel Building. Unexpectedly, it was crowded. So we patronised the one at Wheelock Place. Mohan said there was this guy who staring at us. Earlier as we walked along Orcahrd Road, Mohan said a guy was staring at me. When Mohan was trying his clothes at NUM vintage store, the male assistant keep taking glances at me. Omg. Am I becoming a male-magnet? Haha.
Friday the thirteen. Well... definately an enjoyable day. But tiring day... *wink*
Today is Friday the 13th. To many, they always believe it to be an unlucky day. Presumingly, Robinson Crusude's friend Friday, died on this day. Anyway.. this isn't my area of superstition.
I dressed all black today. Nope. Not because it's Friday the 13th. However, an all black attire because I went to visit my mummy again. It occurred to me that I've not visited mummy last month. Sigh. Perhaps God's punishing me for being too caught up in my relationship (which was really a waste and disastrous). Looking back, time really pass by very rapidly. Yesterday marked the 15 month since mummy left.
Differ form the norm, I bought 2 stalks of roses instead of 3. It symbolises "Miss you". In my heart, I was really lost. It feel so empty even since someone who filled and emptied it completely recently. Not even a single bit left because my rage burnt and evaporated every drop of it.
On my way from Thompson Plaza to Mandai Coloumnarium, there was a downpour. I was crying in my heart as the realising loneliness kept sipping in boundlessly. Unexplainably, when I arrived throught the gates of the destination, the rain faded and the skies turned cloudy.
The place was pretty crowded compared to the previous afternoons I've been there. Anyway, I spent some quality time with mummy. Updating her every single bit about my life, the family and all that was bad.
Managed to restored peace in me. In addition to what happened to me in the morning when I went jogging after only 4 hours of sleep last night. For once ever since the breakup, memories flashback of the sweet-time I had with Sweet, I didn't feel abit of remorse or missing. Instead, I felt appreciative and smiled at the rememberance of us.
Friday the 13th wasn't a bad day for me after all. I left Mandai. It didn't rain until I reached the busstop. What's with luck on me? ;)
Somebody said a couple of things which nearly ruined my day. However, this day was just too good and real smooth for me. Another plus upgrade was I was matured enough to think and not get so easily affected by what others say.
Till today, I realised... I didn't love Sweet a single bit. Silly that I only managed to realised it today. They say, "the person who hurt you most is the person is the one you loved most". I just don't think I loved Sweet that much as I've thought myself to be.
I went to library for a short period for studying. Sigh. Cost is really tough. Plus my eyes were tired from the lack of sleep last night. I decided to leave for Orchard earlier to met Mohan.
Arrival at Orchard MRT, I was infested with the surveyers while I wait for Mohan. We walked to Cineleisure to buy our movie tickets. Meantime, we dined at Paragon's Thai Express. Upon hearing from me that 4:30 was out, we went to three different places as Mohan wanted to get the show on dvd. Only to find it at our last stop at Sembawang Music Store just before we went up for our movie.
After a pretty long time, I finally stick back to having popcorns for movie. Lucky again? For the first time in all the times I've watched movie at Cine, we have our movie threatre on the 9th storey!
We watched this heartwarming movie: Little Miss Sunshine (though I wanted to watch WTC initially but I changed my mind and accomodate Mohan as I was in the mood for a happy movie). The movie was rather good. Heart delighting. It was about the things good and bad which occured during a family's trip to this beauty pageant, the young daughter, Olive was participating.
The movie portrays the ambitions and dissapointment of family. Olive's dream to win in the Little Miss Sunshine yet she's pretty obese since she loved ice-cream. There was Mr Hoover who got con into a business, selling a book based on his enthusiastic model differentiating winners and losers. There was Mrs Hoover, coping with her stress as good wife, mother and sister. There was Uncle Frank who was a homosexual and the 3rd scholar in the states, attempted suicide because he got sacked by his job at uni due to a scandal with a student. And Granpa who died due to overdosage of drugs. Lastly, there was Dwine, the eldest son who strived so much to become a pilot yet disabled with color blindness.
The family been through alot. From dealing with a spolit clutch minibus, Grandpa's death and finally, the hilarious amirable support of the whole family to Olive who wasn't getting the support from the crowd with her striptease dance.
All in all, there was a contrast in the show which left a very deep impression in me. Frank was at a petrol station, buying porn for Granpa Hoover. He met the student he was in love with. The student saw Frank's purchase and withdraw from Frank. Haha.. usually, a normal friend who sees you will a GAY porn will withdraw and run off from you. In this movie, it was the opposite.
After movie, we came across this new store : Super surf..something Surf. We went in. As I was browsing the slippers. This lovely female assistant ask me how old we (Mohan and me) were. When I replied we were 21, she was astonised. Told me we look alot younger. Haha.
The both of us decided to chill out at the only Starbucks we've never been to at the old Singtel Building. Unexpectedly, it was crowded. So we patronised the one at Wheelock Place. Mohan said there was this guy who staring at us. Earlier as we walked along Orcahrd Road, Mohan said a guy was staring at me. When Mohan was trying his clothes at NUM vintage store, the male assistant keep taking glances at me. Omg. Am I becoming a male-magnet? Haha.
Friday the thirteen. Well... definately an enjoyable day. But tiring day... *wink*
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
De one with Shopping again
Sunny, hazy
Today was supposedly the last lecture of ECON1016. However the lecturer couldn't complete his teaching of topic: International Trade. Hence, we have an extra lecture on Wednesday next week.
Went to campus early for studying at the library after a light morning jog. Didn't do much. the whole 3 hours I was cramping my head to read up and pick up the relevant crucials in the Accounting chapter 10: Budgets and CVP. Sigh. Halfway through, all thanks to the finishing of MintueMaid Lemonade, I experience sharp stomach pain. Ouch! Wanted very much to go to the toilet. However I didn't want to pack up my stuff (which were already laid all over the study cubicle I'm in). Furthermore, it was really heavy and troublesome. Eventually, I end up having to endure the pain in the cold room. Sigh. It's a worst feeling.. to be bearing with a bowel urge in an air conditioned room.
I didn't know why but surges of nostalgia of Sweet came forth and back at the back of my mind. Unexplainably. It's affecting me...well.. I keep telling myself I have to let go and move on.
Being the 2nd last Econs lecture, it was still as enjoyable as if it was the first. Today we learned more about Money Market: Expansionary and Contractionary Monetary Policies and a refreshing International Trade. This particular topic made me recall what I've studied before during my JC. It's about Adam Smith and David Ricardo and their theories of absolute and comparative advantage respectively.
There was this "terms of trade" which beared more resemblance to what I've studied. It was the only few areas which I only liked about Macroeconomic. Oops.. Still recall I used to hate Macroeconomics because everything was so complicated and confusing. Little did I ever know I'll be doing this again at uni. Nevertheless, it was refreshing. Thankfully, I had an "absolute advantage" compared to my counterparts who didn't take Econs during JC. *blush*
Ok, didn't mean to be boastful.
Today I met Max. In the right time to show him the available courses which he can take since he was considering of furthering his studies in Business Administration. After which he treated me dinner at J8's Swensons. He had Salmon and Mushroom pasta, while I had my all time favourite Fish and Chips.
Having our stomachs filled, we went to see J8. Unsatisfied as I wanted to buy a black LeviS Tee for this coming Friday the 13th. We travelled down to Orchard.
Do you know the underground pass to Wisma Atrium from the MRT is closed? Sigh.. It really shows how long have I last been to Orchard (well.. ever since the breakup.. only went with Mohan and Chin Yu...hmm.. nevermind). In the end, I spent a total of $200+. Let's practise some accounting here..hehe
Income
-
Net Income -
Expenses
EnerVon-C 100 tables $ 30.00
Vidal Sasoon Color Control Conditional $ 9.80
Levi Strass Black T-shirt $ 39.50
Skinxwear Innova x3 $ 32.70
DKYN Red-Delicious Cologne $102.00
Prepayment (EZ link topup) $ 30.00
Bubble Tea $ 2.50
Net Expenses ($ 246.50)
Sigh.. Max was shocked with my expenditure this evening. Sigh. But it felt good to be shopping again. Haven't been doing it because firstly, I had to be sensitive as Sweet didn't have the purchasing power. Secondly, I was often broke since I have been spending alot on us eating out and movies plus buying things for Sweet.
Well.. well.. Today, my friends continued to encourage and console me.. Especially my friend Andrew. I'm really grateful they are here to protect me as I'm rather gullible and simple-minded. Thank you, my friends.
Today was supposedly the last lecture of ECON1016. However the lecturer couldn't complete his teaching of topic: International Trade. Hence, we have an extra lecture on Wednesday next week.
Went to campus early for studying at the library after a light morning jog. Didn't do much. the whole 3 hours I was cramping my head to read up and pick up the relevant crucials in the Accounting chapter 10: Budgets and CVP. Sigh. Halfway through, all thanks to the finishing of MintueMaid Lemonade, I experience sharp stomach pain. Ouch! Wanted very much to go to the toilet. However I didn't want to pack up my stuff (which were already laid all over the study cubicle I'm in). Furthermore, it was really heavy and troublesome. Eventually, I end up having to endure the pain in the cold room. Sigh. It's a worst feeling.. to be bearing with a bowel urge in an air conditioned room.
I didn't know why but surges of nostalgia of Sweet came forth and back at the back of my mind. Unexplainably. It's affecting me...well.. I keep telling myself I have to let go and move on.
Being the 2nd last Econs lecture, it was still as enjoyable as if it was the first. Today we learned more about Money Market: Expansionary and Contractionary Monetary Policies and a refreshing International Trade. This particular topic made me recall what I've studied before during my JC. It's about Adam Smith and David Ricardo and their theories of absolute and comparative advantage respectively.
There was this "terms of trade" which beared more resemblance to what I've studied. It was the only few areas which I only liked about Macroeconomic. Oops.. Still recall I used to hate Macroeconomics because everything was so complicated and confusing. Little did I ever know I'll be doing this again at uni. Nevertheless, it was refreshing. Thankfully, I had an "absolute advantage" compared to my counterparts who didn't take Econs during JC. *blush*
Ok, didn't mean to be boastful.
Today I met Max. In the right time to show him the available courses which he can take since he was considering of furthering his studies in Business Administration. After which he treated me dinner at J8's Swensons. He had Salmon and Mushroom pasta, while I had my all time favourite Fish and Chips.
Having our stomachs filled, we went to see J8. Unsatisfied as I wanted to buy a black LeviS Tee for this coming Friday the 13th. We travelled down to Orchard.
Do you know the underground pass to Wisma Atrium from the MRT is closed? Sigh.. It really shows how long have I last been to Orchard (well.. ever since the breakup.. only went with Mohan and Chin Yu...hmm.. nevermind). In the end, I spent a total of $200+. Let's practise some accounting here..hehe
Income
-
Net Income -
Expenses
EnerVon-C 100 tables $ 30.00
Vidal Sasoon Color Control Conditional $ 9.80
Levi Strass Black T-shirt $ 39.50
Skinxwear Innova x3 $ 32.70
DKYN Red-Delicious Cologne $102.00
Prepayment (EZ link topup) $ 30.00
Bubble Tea $ 2.50
Net Expenses ($ 246.50)
Sigh.. Max was shocked with my expenditure this evening. Sigh. But it felt good to be shopping again. Haven't been doing it because firstly, I had to be sensitive as Sweet didn't have the purchasing power. Secondly, I was often broke since I have been spending alot on us eating out and movies plus buying things for Sweet.
Well.. well.. Today, my friends continued to encourage and console me.. Especially my friend Andrew. I'm really grateful they are here to protect me as I'm rather gullible and simple-minded. Thank you, my friends.
De one with Patience
Mild hazy morning
People kep saying:" You're still young... don't think too/so much. Just wait and the right one will appear or come to you."
Is this really true? How long more must I wait? :'S
People kep saying:" You're still young... don't think too/so much. Just wait and the right one will appear or come to you."
Is this really true? How long more must I wait? :'S
Monday, October 09, 2006
De one with Resilience
Hazy and warm
Don't know why but everytime I blog, I have an urge to start it by counting the number of days since the breakup. Apparantly, thanks to all the concern and encouragement of my existing and new found friends, I managed to supress "J"ason and gained my senses. I don't know..perhaps it's the beginning in another life chapter? Most probably, it is...
I do admit there will be times "J"ason take over the mind. Fabricating and analysing possibilities to achieve the long-forgotten and impossible desires. As much as I want to sip into the unconscious mind again, I pull myself back again and keep persuading myself to be rational, sensible.. and ultimately, to let go...
Met -A- a week after my breakup, we had a heart-to-heart chat after dinner at S-11, AMK central. -A- said I need to control my emotions and advised me (like what everybody has been saying) that you can't put 100% heart and soul into a relationship. That will be total suicide just by jumping into it blindly. It also made me realise things are not as simple and clear as the innocence in me is telling me so. I really hate being so superficial and cautious of people taking advantage of my genuinity and gulliblity.
Furthermore, I also realised, Time really heals some of the wounds and makes me forget about a person I used to love so much, gradually. It's not really about not thinking about my ex but rather, it was the force of letting another person into my life. As I found a new love, it enables me to fill my loneliness and enable me to utilise the passion to this new love.
Today I went jogging in the morning, I realised.. why people cry isn't entirely because the rejected person is at a loss of what to do next. A breakup is heart-breaking because you have not had the chance to recover and retrieve your feelings for a person. Yet you're already "cut off" and forced to be left suspended around the "peak" period when the other party who brought up the break-up have completely finished his/her cycle of loving you.
An example to illustrate this better would be like watching a movie. 3/5 or 3/4 throught the show, the movie got cut off and we're forced to leave.
That's why the feeling of loss comes into the picture because the rejected ones have to recover themselves.. to decrease their feelings (in completion of their cycle of love for that relationship)..alone.
Well.. life still goes on. It's really tough climbing out of the deep cliff I've fallen into. Sometimes I might just slip my grip and fall lower.
I've been studying. Exams are drawing close. Stress is building up resultably. Sigh. Non-excusable however it's really tough, coping with exams preparation and dealing with my unsettled emotion-chaos.
I'm intending to do what I can. Finally embarked on my journey to prepare myself for exams. At AMK library, I managed to finish studying 3 chapters of Accounting: Statement of Cash Flows (which I've started yesterday and the day before), Accounting Equation, Balance Sheet. As planned, I completed marketing Chpt 1 and Macroeconomics: PPC and scarcity, GDP, Unemployment and inflation. Phew...
For a moment, my mind strayed and reminded myself of the person who broke my heart.. Omg..wasted some of my revising time. I sober up and continued studying.
I had Subway takeaway for dinner after meeting Jessamine at J8 to pass her something. I realised I'm influenced by Sweet in alot of ways. Subway became my favourite fast-food restaurant. Grew to love Honey Oat loaf.. and red wine vinegrette.. Sigh.. *sobs*
All in all, it's really hard to forget... but hey, I'm moving on.. Just need more time for resilience
Archa Archa Archa!
Don't know why but everytime I blog, I have an urge to start it by counting the number of days since the breakup. Apparantly, thanks to all the concern and encouragement of my existing and new found friends, I managed to supress "J"ason and gained my senses. I don't know..perhaps it's the beginning in another life chapter? Most probably, it is...
I do admit there will be times "J"ason take over the mind. Fabricating and analysing possibilities to achieve the long-forgotten and impossible desires. As much as I want to sip into the unconscious mind again, I pull myself back again and keep persuading myself to be rational, sensible.. and ultimately, to let go...
Met -A- a week after my breakup, we had a heart-to-heart chat after dinner at S-11, AMK central. -A- said I need to control my emotions and advised me (like what everybody has been saying) that you can't put 100% heart and soul into a relationship. That will be total suicide just by jumping into it blindly. It also made me realise things are not as simple and clear as the innocence in me is telling me so. I really hate being so superficial and cautious of people taking advantage of my genuinity and gulliblity.
Furthermore, I also realised, Time really heals some of the wounds and makes me forget about a person I used to love so much, gradually. It's not really about not thinking about my ex but rather, it was the force of letting another person into my life. As I found a new love, it enables me to fill my loneliness and enable me to utilise the passion to this new love.
Today I went jogging in the morning, I realised.. why people cry isn't entirely because the rejected person is at a loss of what to do next. A breakup is heart-breaking because you have not had the chance to recover and retrieve your feelings for a person. Yet you're already "cut off" and forced to be left suspended around the "peak" period when the other party who brought up the break-up have completely finished his/her cycle of loving you.
An example to illustrate this better would be like watching a movie. 3/5 or 3/4 throught the show, the movie got cut off and we're forced to leave.
That's why the feeling of loss comes into the picture because the rejected ones have to recover themselves.. to decrease their feelings (in completion of their cycle of love for that relationship)..alone.
Well.. life still goes on. It's really tough climbing out of the deep cliff I've fallen into. Sometimes I might just slip my grip and fall lower.
I've been studying. Exams are drawing close. Stress is building up resultably. Sigh. Non-excusable however it's really tough, coping with exams preparation and dealing with my unsettled emotion-chaos.
I'm intending to do what I can. Finally embarked on my journey to prepare myself for exams. At AMK library, I managed to finish studying 3 chapters of Accounting: Statement of Cash Flows (which I've started yesterday and the day before), Accounting Equation, Balance Sheet. As planned, I completed marketing Chpt 1 and Macroeconomics: PPC and scarcity, GDP, Unemployment and inflation. Phew...
For a moment, my mind strayed and reminded myself of the person who broke my heart.. Omg..wasted some of my revising time. I sober up and continued studying.
I had Subway takeaway for dinner after meeting Jessamine at J8 to pass her something. I realised I'm influenced by Sweet in alot of ways. Subway became my favourite fast-food restaurant. Grew to love Honey Oat loaf.. and red wine vinegrette.. Sigh.. *sobs*
All in all, it's really hard to forget... but hey, I'm moving on.. Just need more time for resilience
Archa Archa Archa!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
De one with a Prayer
Night breeze
Shuqing gave me this prayer.. it was this which I felt exonerated and resilient. Furthermore, gratefully thankful to..
Someone and gestures came visit me... alleviating the chaos in my heart, mind and soul. ... filling me with the comfort of making me restore thy peace, as though draining thy ambivalence. Affirmed, I'm enlightened of forgivance.
I've always been a "slower". I suppose it takes Time for me to let go...
"Father, I know I have broken Your laws and my sin has seperated me from You.
Now I want to turn into your past sinful life, towards you.
Please forgive me and please help me aviod sinning again.
I invite Jesus into my heart, to fill me with His love.. to take away the hurts I feel.
Lord, I pray you engulf me with Your love. To show me how love actually feels.
The happiness of love, the sweetness of love and Lord. to show me the meaning of life.
And I pray this all in Jesus' name, Amen"
Now I want to turn into your past sinful life, towards you.
Please forgive me and please help me aviod sinning again.
I invite Jesus into my heart, to fill me with His love.. to take away the hurts I feel.
Lord, I pray you engulf me with Your love. To show me how love actually feels.
The happiness of love, the sweetness of love and Lord. to show me the meaning of life.
And I pray this all in Jesus' name, Amen"
Shuqing gave me this prayer.. it was this which I felt exonerated and resilient. Furthermore, gratefully thankful to..
Someone and gestures came visit me... alleviating the chaos in my heart, mind and soul. ... filling me with the comfort of making me restore thy peace, as though draining thy ambivalence. Affirmed, I'm enlightened of forgivance.
I've always been a "slower". I suppose it takes Time for me to let go...
De one with Love of the Schizophrenia
Unpredictable weather
It's been 15 days since the breakup. It took my alot of courage to blog this entry...
I wouldn't deny that this 15 days have been as disastrous as Hell. It was filled with torture, heartpain, suffering, ultimate misery, loneliness and crying... In the milst of all this intense emotional moment, another side of Jason came to exist. It's schizophrenia. I supposed so.
Like the Phoenix in X-men, I developed another side of me. Someone born of split personality.
Jason was not the sweet, innocent, gullible kind soul..but someone beyond imagined, limitedlessly strong... someone filled with rage, dominance and emotionless.
I, or it's the "J"ason..said and did stupid things which were not supposed to be. He end up causing damage to thyself and people who loved me so much. I want to scream out loud that I was not to be blame. However, it was all in that instance when I lost my senses and rationality, "J"ason took over.
Why!?! Why does it have to be me? I cry every time.. The miserable song keeps playing in my head. That guilt is awfully causing me to be unable to sleep, study and live. I really feel it was the end of the world. Everything I see, hear, smell or touch, I just can't be reminded of the pain inflicted on me by the person whom I thought I could open and share my entire life with.
I was wrong.. dissappointed? angry? cheated? I really don't know what to feel. You know what breaks and crumple a person? It is learning the secrets which the person whom you trusted and cared entirely, more than anyone else in your entire life. The feeling when you see how dark you've been lured into.
As much as "J"ason's actions or my defensive measure are unjustified (after learning the consequences).. I beg not to be condemned or entirely convicted of my wrong doings. I'd always believe in Newton's 3rd Law of Matters : "Every process has an equal and opposite reaction force". Everything occur due to a reason. This was imprinted into my memory by -A-.
I've ever considered and even exacuted ending my life... Yes, alot of people will comment it's really foolish and dumb. However, I'm that innocent. I thought it was the only way to erase my entire life..this life borned wrong in the first place. I really want to start a new life afresh. However, I want to specify, I didn't commit this way to use it as a threat to make the person responsible for this to come back to me.
I've really learnt.. somethings in life ain't meant to be yours, no matter how you try, it will never will itself to you. In being persistent, you may be widening the distance instead of bridging the gap in between.
Then again.. somethings in life which we want to achieve and really give our heart and soul for it, there are still alot..or a bunchful which are just taking adventage of you...
All in all, there were no excuses or invention of "J"ason. The phoenix in me was truly awakened. It's the same person whom everybody has. He's the one who make you feel comforted after your prayer. He's the one who endure you through your challenges. For me...thyself...so frightened and fearful of him.
It's been 15 days since the breakup. It took my alot of courage to blog this entry...
I wouldn't deny that this 15 days have been as disastrous as Hell. It was filled with torture, heartpain, suffering, ultimate misery, loneliness and crying... In the milst of all this intense emotional moment, another side of Jason came to exist. It's schizophrenia. I supposed so.
Like the Phoenix in X-men, I developed another side of me. Someone born of split personality.
Jason was not the sweet, innocent, gullible kind soul..but someone beyond imagined, limitedlessly strong... someone filled with rage, dominance and emotionless.
I, or it's the "J"ason..said and did stupid things which were not supposed to be. He end up causing damage to thyself and people who loved me so much. I want to scream out loud that I was not to be blame. However, it was all in that instance when I lost my senses and rationality, "J"ason took over.
Why!?! Why does it have to be me? I cry every time.. The miserable song keeps playing in my head. That guilt is awfully causing me to be unable to sleep, study and live. I really feel it was the end of the world. Everything I see, hear, smell or touch, I just can't be reminded of the pain inflicted on me by the person whom I thought I could open and share my entire life with.
I was wrong.. dissappointed? angry? cheated? I really don't know what to feel. You know what breaks and crumple a person? It is learning the secrets which the person whom you trusted and cared entirely, more than anyone else in your entire life. The feeling when you see how dark you've been lured into.
As much as "J"ason's actions or my defensive measure are unjustified (after learning the consequences).. I beg not to be condemned or entirely convicted of my wrong doings. I'd always believe in Newton's 3rd Law of Matters : "Every process has an equal and opposite reaction force". Everything occur due to a reason. This was imprinted into my memory by -A-.
I've ever considered and even exacuted ending my life... Yes, alot of people will comment it's really foolish and dumb. However, I'm that innocent. I thought it was the only way to erase my entire life..this life borned wrong in the first place. I really want to start a new life afresh. However, I want to specify, I didn't commit this way to use it as a threat to make the person responsible for this to come back to me.
I've really learnt.. somethings in life ain't meant to be yours, no matter how you try, it will never will itself to you. In being persistent, you may be widening the distance instead of bridging the gap in between.
Then again.. somethings in life which we want to achieve and really give our heart and soul for it, there are still alot..or a bunchful which are just taking adventage of you...
All in all, there were no excuses or invention of "J"ason. The phoenix in me was truly awakened. It's the same person whom everybody has. He's the one who make you feel comforted after your prayer. He's the one who endure you through your challenges. For me...thyself...so frightened and fearful of him.
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