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!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
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
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