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personal privacy

today, we live in an age filled with sophisticated social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tinder.. an the list goes on and on. it is highly unlikely that the numbers of such platforms will decrease any time soon. point is that these platforms allow individuals to share their personal information online. like i said, it is they who share.. meaning whatever they let you know is probably whatever someone should know about them at surface level. one’s privacy ought to be respected as well.

some might think that privacy is a cost in this age where information are easily accessible through the means of internet. nonetheless, i still believe that personal privacy still exist since this aspect is pretty much controlled individually. at the end of the day, whatever you put online about yourself is on your own decision. no one else forced you to do so or what not. of course, if you prefer to be transparent and let the entire world know about your life inside out, that is your decision too. as for the vast majority, i seek the understanding of people that others would like a certain level of privacy.

yes you might see their photos online and the people whom they hang out with flooding your timeline. using a certain level of intelligence, you can slowly guess what occasion your friend is celebrating or where they went. however, what you managed to know from what you see online is more or less what you ought to know. you don’t go prying and be a busybody and try to source for more juicy details about their lives. furthermore, you should not go about creating rumours when you see so and so with another so and so or what not.

one, such actions are childish. two, you might not like it if people try to read you like a book when you are not exactly hoping it to be so. three, he/she is a human being, he/she deserves certain level of personal privacy.

of course there are exceptional cases. close friends and what not might just share anything and everything. yeah, why not? however, the group i am targeting here is actually made up of those mere friends or acquaintances. ohh well, like i mentioned earlier, these are my personal believes.. my personal opinions. you might want to beg to differ.. by all means. however, just take note that whatever you do when you try to pry into a person’s life, you ought to make sure he/she isn’t feeling super uncomfortable with it. i stand by what i believe.. so if you ever try anything funny, i might just ignore your existence. 

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some are rather true and funny..

dancing on my own

be amazed by a cover better than the original..

look of distaste

this happened to me a couple of weeks ago in school. i ran into a good friend of mine who tend to talk pretty loud whenever he is happy and excited. his laugh is kind of unique too. it is some kind that you can recognise even from quite a distance away even without turning to look who is laughing. so yeah, there we were chatting happily about the modules we were taking and what not. school stuff.. so to speak. we were in a crowded environment, just outside the examination halls where everyone was anxiously waiting to enter and conquer another paper. somehow or rather, a group of insensitive students couple of metres away from us turned to look at my dear friend with a disgusted look. 

i never really take notice how unique my friend’s voice and laughter were until that moment. no, they still did not disturb me. what disturbed me was the fact that some of the people turning to him had their faces cover with a look of scorn and disgust. to that group of people, shame on you.

it is really sad how society can judge you instantly with simple actions.. even if such actions aren’t exactly harmful. you see, whatever we were chatting was a common chat topic among students. furthermore, his voice and laughter weren’t exactly loud comparative to the surrounding at that time. why would people still look at him with those looks of distaste? any non-idiot will now why they did so. nonetheless, if you know me well, i can be rather protective when it comes to friends and family members. though i did not confront them, i was just really angry and sad at their reactions.

come on, we have friends from all walks of life with different personalities and what not. shouldn’t one be accepting and not be easily disturbed by something that you might personally deem it as not so normal? well, i prefer to see such qualities as unique to individuals. how would you like the general public to pick out something unique about you and make fun of it? yeah, all of us have flaws but embrace them.. not show distaste. showing distaste is just toxic.

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burnt

yes this is an update of my life.

yet another week of holiday has flown by. been more busy the past week and of course lacking sleep too. funny how things are right now. prior to holidays when studying is a mundane daily routine, i would lack sleep or would want to sleep more. during the holidays even without studying, i still lack sleep once in a while. i love  my bed very much but some how i still refuse to sleep on it for long long hours. maybe it is the though of wasting my holiday that drove me away from the bed. like sleeping don't allow me to have all kinds of fun and what not.. ohh wells.

anyway, the past week consisted of the two seniors' gathering for SCAMP and SOW. got to say the gathering was pretty alright apart from the fact that they were like a full day camp. honestly, i thought it would be more of chit chat and talk cock sessions rather than spamming games and what not. games are fine but just not what i thought a gathering would be.. heh. trip to Sentosa a couple days ago gave me two burnt shoulders. super painful now.. should have been more prepared for it haha.

also, finally met up with FoS floorball team for the first time yesterday. good start i guess. got to know one another and what not. got to play with one another to understand their habits and what not. hope of have more trainings with them and hopefully win more matches than we lose or draw.

a kind of friend

it is kind of cool to see a group of people picking out minute things that annoy as day to day..

party latecomers

thanks to the new age of digital devices with sophisticated chat applications, communication has been made easier and systematic. within just one group chat, we can have friends from anywhere to be gathered to discuss about anything anytime. nonetheless, new problems arise as well. in fact, this problem is kind of comical.

while group chats ease the gathering of people for discussion, getting responses in group chats are seemingly difficult. for those who have initiated a plan or query or what in a group chat might share the same thoughts as me. i call them the “latecomers”.

these “latecomers” will read the messages and will take note of everything except for the question mark at the end of sentences and what not. they will keep quiet as though it is cool to be quiet and let the others voice out. they will keep quiet as though they see no need to participate in any form of discussion in the group. these “latecomers” think the world revolves around them since the initiator has to ask them personally to get their responses.

well, point is i dislike such people. whatever happen to the courtesy of replying? the fact that you are in the group chat means your voice matters in the group. it is not cool to stay quiet all the time, especially during times when your opinions and answers are requested. if you prefer to stay quiet in the party, then just leave the party.. simple as that.

this quiet people are seemingly become bigger in numbers these days. at times i really wonder if our communication abilities are dropping or not due to the growing popularity of online communicating applications and devices.

the comfort zone

i will admit that i am an introvert and that staying in my own comfort zone can be one of the many things i love to do now and then. thank goodness i have outgoing friends who would suggest something interesting to do now and then that will send be hesitating. me hesitating because i will be out of my comfort zone.. at times trying something new, at times being in an initial awkward situation, at times being unsure of what to do next. however, after living to this age, i figure there will be nothing great coming about if one were to stay in his/her comfort zone most of the time.

if you are above the age where you start to rebel against your parents a little, that is probably the time to not stay in the comfort zone. yes, maybe you need friends to push a little just like what mine do to me now and then.. however, at the end of the day, stepping out of the comfort zone can be fun and enriching. hey.. and this is coming from an introvert.

yes, maybe you still need your comfort zone. i agree that we all need that me-time now and then but stepping out of it is crucial too. i guess staying in your own shell and not sticking your head out to explore will really make your life and dull and uninteresting one. if uninteresting is your thing, think again. you will never know the feeling of doing something new until you try it. yeah of course if it turns out to be a bad experience, you will know that the particular activity is not for you.. vice versa. point is to try and try and try. go out and try things that are out of your comfort zone. you will be know what magic is out there until you step out.

introvert

this article is quite cool.. take your time to read. thing is most of the points highlighted describe me in a way. i guess i am more of an introvert.

http://introvertdear.com/2015/04/30/how-to-understand-an-introvert-explained-by-introjis/

writing in progress

yes this is an update of my life.

just chilling and enjoying my life in the holidays. the end. see you again soon.. just kidding. kidding about the "the end" but i'm serious about enjoying my life. no worries and what not. okay, actually only two worries.. IPPT and hostel application. nonetheless, life's still good so far.

been catching up on my shows and movies. got numerous outings planned out for the next couple of weeks, meeting old friends and what not. really can't wait. somehow or rather as people grow older, it has become tougher to fix a date where all or at least majority of the people of the group are able to make it. so while the holidays are here, we ought to catch up and stay connected with those people we hold dear.

countless outings mean greater expenses. i am not finding any full time job this year or what but am looking for tuition assignments if possible. my plan is to really enjoy this year. since it is just the end of the first year, i bet no one wants a inexperience undergraduate as an intern. so i figure i ought to explore and have fun a little. joining couple of camps and inter-faculty games. shall only hunt for internship next year.

i also just realise it has been a while since i post my opinions about random topics and what not. so with that said, just letting you all know i am writing some over the next with days. will upload here whenever i deem right.. haha. will be posting a review of all the modules i have taken over the last year in hope of it being useful for incoming NUS students. i once googled online reviews too.

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smelling and tasting

yes this is an update of my life.

at last, it is over. it feels rather surreal. relax i didn't graduate haha just merely completed year 1 semester 2. well yeah also means i am officially done with year 1 for now. long summer break is up next. really really happy and relieved i would say the least.

think the past year has been pretty good. i am really thankful for the new friends i have made. i am really thankful for my parents who have been ever so supportive and encouraging. i am really thankful for the few tutors and lecturers who were really patient and helpful. i am really thankful for my professor mentor who has been open and ready to share his views on my doubts and opinions regarding anything related to the curriculum. i am really thankful for the strength and wisdom to pull through. yes, i know there will be more to come. nonetheless i am sure with the great people around me, difficult times will seem less tough.

for now, i shall smell and taste my freedom.

everyday a weekday

yes this is an update of my life.

ever since reading week started, every single day felt like a weekday. there is a voice in my head consistently reminding me not to slack or play too much.. that i have to study and revise in preparations for finals. i wake up to an alarm every single day in hope of not wasting too much precious revision time on sleep. this routine makes it all feel like i am living in a time with no weekends. yet to really enjoy one day or waking to no alarm clock.

these torturous days will be over soon.. then every day will be like a weekend.

the big obstacle

yes this is an update of my life.

one more paper of finals to go.. at long last. two more days and i can taste the freedom.. free from school work for a couple of months. no assignments, no tutorials, no lectures, no tests, no exams. so glad that the end of my first year in college is coming to an end real soon. actually.. i am somewhat in a holiday mood already. reason being.. today's paper was the biggest fear of all papers and i guess i tried my best to prepare for it and to do it. now all i can hope is that the moderation will be right for me.. at least a B+ please.

come to think of it, my aim for all the modules i took the last semester is at least a B+ or higher. really hope i can do it. may moderation me on my side.. haha. bell curve god.

that aside, tonight i shall give myself some ease and chill just a little before finishing the last bit of revision for my last paper. by Monday lunch time i will be a free man. after finals.. the next worry will only be clearing my annual IPPT.. lol so burden and waste of time.

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