yes this is an update of my life.
okay, not really an update but more like a summary. last day of the year 2016, a year in my opinion that is definitely one of the least favourite years. yeah there were ups and downs. the ups were higher than past ups. the downs were lower than past downs. however, i found that there were slightly more downs to tip the scale of 2016 being kind of bad.
nonetheless, regardless of the time that has past, i am thankful 2016 is coming to an end. good and bad points of view. being positive, there have been more lessons that i have learned throughout the course of twelve months. being negative, a shit year is about to end.
let's stay positive for the sake of stepping into the new year with a positive mentality then. i am so thankful for the opportunities chanced upon. while i did not capitalise on all 100% of them, i am glad that for those that i did, i did it well and made the most out of them. people are always a tricky aspect of everyone's lives to handle. time is a good teller of who deserves to stay in close contact and those who are rotten and have to be dumped. harsh? well no, if you know me well, i don't give up on people that easily. so yeah, those rotten ones are rotten to a point of no return.
well, i guess that's a wrap. the next time you'll be hearing from me will be in 2017. here's wishing you happy holidays and a pleasant start to the new year. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
Thursday, December 29, 2016
last broken promise
yes this is an update of my life.
i rarely watch movies in cinemas. even if i do, i usually watch around once per month. so this month is one of those super rare months where i actually watch two movies over the span of 31 days. shall review a little on the both of them.
the first movie i watched this month was "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". i am a small fan of the Harry Potter universe so my review might be slightly bias. overall, the movie is a really good one. personally, i did not read the book so i had to strain my ears and pay close attention to details. i felt that the introduction of the movie could have been better.. you know those newspaper clippings and short scene highlighting the great villain. otherwise, the plot is good with nice humour in between. little easter eggs here and there. if i had the chance, i would probably watch it again. definitely worth watching.
the next movie i watched was "Assassin's Creed". i have never ever played the game before so i went in to watch almost clueless about the plot. i felt that the storyline's good though there are quite a few parts where the pace was too slow or awkward. action wise i think this movie managed to entertain me with the fight scenes and cool actions or stunts. like i said, i never played the game before, so i am not sure how good the adaption is but for a first-timer to this, i would say i am impressed by the story.
moving on, i have to break one last promise of 2016. kind of said i would post my journal of Taiwan trip before 2017 hits us but i guess i shall post first thing in 2017. don't want to rush through it and what not. currently busy with planning timetable and bidding. those same old shit again. until next time then, cheers.
i rarely watch movies in cinemas. even if i do, i usually watch around once per month. so this month is one of those super rare months where i actually watch two movies over the span of 31 days. shall review a little on the both of them.
the first movie i watched this month was "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". i am a small fan of the Harry Potter universe so my review might be slightly bias. overall, the movie is a really good one. personally, i did not read the book so i had to strain my ears and pay close attention to details. i felt that the introduction of the movie could have been better.. you know those newspaper clippings and short scene highlighting the great villain. otherwise, the plot is good with nice humour in between. little easter eggs here and there. if i had the chance, i would probably watch it again. definitely worth watching.
the next movie i watched was "Assassin's Creed". i have never ever played the game before so i went in to watch almost clueless about the plot. i felt that the storyline's good though there are quite a few parts where the pace was too slow or awkward. action wise i think this movie managed to entertain me with the fight scenes and cool actions or stunts. like i said, i never played the game before, so i am not sure how good the adaption is but for a first-timer to this, i would say i am impressed by the story.
moving on, i have to break one last promise of 2016. kind of said i would post my journal of Taiwan trip before 2017 hits us but i guess i shall post first thing in 2017. don't want to rush through it and what not. currently busy with planning timetable and bidding. those same old shit again. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016
extra fries
yes this is an update of my life.
my progress with the journal about my trip to Taiwan is making progress.. but slow progress. only about halfway through only. i thought my holidays could be more productive than this but ohh wells, it is okay.. forgivable since it is the winter break anyway. winter break is so short that by the time one caught his breath from the burn resulted from the past semester, the next semester is about to begin.
so what else have i been up to besides churning that journal up? well, couple of things actually. in fact, i sort of juggle all at once, thinking that i am much better at multi-tasking than i actually am.
new clothes. for one, i have been updating my wardrobe. for new things to come, old must go. i have got rid close to 10 tops and got some new ones along the way. net loss though. i think i bought only 3 new tops so far and i doubt i will be adding more to that number unless i come across the football jersey that i want.
cover letter. next, after much thought and a little procrastination, i decide to try out for a research analysis position. came across the details from an old friend. so thankful for her. fingers crossed.. i have just submitted my resume alongside with my cover letter and still waiting for a reply. part-time though. for full-time one during the summer break, i am still waiting for a reply in the civil sector.. one that i did not make the cut last year but did so this year in terms of CAP.
emulator. got an awesome emulator on my macbook as well and ended up playing old nostalgia games back when my PSP is working fine. am on Dynasty Warriors 2 now. not addicted to it for now and hopefully not ever. this ought to be a past time.
friends. last but definitely not the least, i have been making efforts to keep up with friends i hold close to heart. while organising big meetings in groups is a distant history of mine due to the fact that there exist irritating unresponsive "friends", i still find those that bother to do the same as i.
one slight good news is that i have slimmed down a little during the winter break. i grow fat during semester but slim during holidays. amazing. probably since i have been exercising during the holidays also. during semester, my ass is lazy when it comes to diligent runs or jogs. as such, i have come up with a good motto. "Exercise For Extra Fries". haha.. gosh i need help. until next time then, cheers.
my progress with the journal about my trip to Taiwan is making progress.. but slow progress. only about halfway through only. i thought my holidays could be more productive than this but ohh wells, it is okay.. forgivable since it is the winter break anyway. winter break is so short that by the time one caught his breath from the burn resulted from the past semester, the next semester is about to begin.
so what else have i been up to besides churning that journal up? well, couple of things actually. in fact, i sort of juggle all at once, thinking that i am much better at multi-tasking than i actually am.
new clothes. for one, i have been updating my wardrobe. for new things to come, old must go. i have got rid close to 10 tops and got some new ones along the way. net loss though. i think i bought only 3 new tops so far and i doubt i will be adding more to that number unless i come across the football jersey that i want.
cover letter. next, after much thought and a little procrastination, i decide to try out for a research analysis position. came across the details from an old friend. so thankful for her. fingers crossed.. i have just submitted my resume alongside with my cover letter and still waiting for a reply. part-time though. for full-time one during the summer break, i am still waiting for a reply in the civil sector.. one that i did not make the cut last year but did so this year in terms of CAP.
emulator. got an awesome emulator on my macbook as well and ended up playing old nostalgia games back when my PSP is working fine. am on Dynasty Warriors 2 now. not addicted to it for now and hopefully not ever. this ought to be a past time.
friends. last but definitely not the least, i have been making efforts to keep up with friends i hold close to heart. while organising big meetings in groups is a distant history of mine due to the fact that there exist irritating unresponsive "friends", i still find those that bother to do the same as i.
one slight good news is that i have slimmed down a little during the winter break. i grow fat during semester but slim during holidays. amazing. probably since i have been exercising during the holidays also. during semester, my ass is lazy when it comes to diligent runs or jogs. as such, i have come up with a good motto. "Exercise For Extra Fries". haha.. gosh i need help. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
recovery
yes this is an update of my life.
the phase of being nervous about the semester's results is at least over now but that doesn't mean the negative feeling is gone. got a little heart attack upon seeing my results earlier today. honestly, while one module's result was better than i expect, there was one that was way worse than i expected. not that i don't see it coming but i never thought that it will be this way. ohh wells, i thought i would be numb to the pain now but nope. at least i know how to recover better now i guess.
serious planning of the coming semester's timetable commences. semester 2 is always slightly tricky due to the fact that the number of choices is kind of bad. nonetheless, pertaining to the number of core modules to take, i am leaning towards taking 3 instead of 4 like the previous semester. this is due to the fact that having 4 messes with the nice timetable and i would like to avoid certain modules and certain professors.. lol. superficial but crucial to my 13 weeks of happiness or sadness.
fingers crossed, hopefully that will be leftover FMS slots for me to take and overload this semester. until next time then, cheers.
the phase of being nervous about the semester's results is at least over now but that doesn't mean the negative feeling is gone. got a little heart attack upon seeing my results earlier today. honestly, while one module's result was better than i expect, there was one that was way worse than i expected. not that i don't see it coming but i never thought that it will be this way. ohh wells, i thought i would be numb to the pain now but nope. at least i know how to recover better now i guess.
serious planning of the coming semester's timetable commences. semester 2 is always slightly tricky due to the fact that the number of choices is kind of bad. nonetheless, pertaining to the number of core modules to take, i am leaning towards taking 3 instead of 4 like the previous semester. this is due to the fact that having 4 messes with the nice timetable and i would like to avoid certain modules and certain professors.. lol. superficial but crucial to my 13 weeks of happiness or sadness.
fingers crossed, hopefully that will be leftover FMS slots for me to take and overload this semester. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, December 19, 2016
score and results
yes this is an update of my life.
feeling kind of nervous now. come tomorrow morning when i wake up, i will have a text on my phone that reads my semester results. i have really no idea what to expect. i just really hope i can score well enough to remain in the position my current CAP is in. depending on the results i get tomorrow will then assist me in deciding if i should take 3 or 4 core in the next semester as well.
this week is off to a rather sad start with this morning's match between Man City and Arsenal. the latter led in early game but somehow, due to their disappointing performance in the second half of the game, Man City won the game. ohh wells.. so much for staying up in hope of watching Arsenal winning a rival.
last but not least, been searching for tutee as well. probably hoping to find just one more student in the coming year so as to not jam packed my days too much. still in midst of writing up a post on the Taiwan trip. shall aim to post before new year. until next time then, cheers.
feeling kind of nervous now. come tomorrow morning when i wake up, i will have a text on my phone that reads my semester results. i have really no idea what to expect. i just really hope i can score well enough to remain in the position my current CAP is in. depending on the results i get tomorrow will then assist me in deciding if i should take 3 or 4 core in the next semester as well.
this week is off to a rather sad start with this morning's match between Man City and Arsenal. the latter led in early game but somehow, due to their disappointing performance in the second half of the game, Man City won the game. ohh wells.. so much for staying up in hope of watching Arsenal winning a rival.
last but not least, been searching for tutee as well. probably hoping to find just one more student in the coming year so as to not jam packed my days too much. still in midst of writing up a post on the Taiwan trip. shall aim to post before new year. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
hot and humid
yes this is an update of my life.
here i am back in the land of pure hot and humid nature of Singapore. the past week out of this country and in the land of Taiwan has been great. the weather there was awesome. the food there was awesome. the train system there was awesome. the sights there were awesome. though it was a little heart aching to be spending so much money within such a short period of time, i guess the time and money spent in the past week have been worth it.
of course will be updating with pictures here soon but in the mean time, make do with the brief text here. it was my first time to Taiwan and i would say the experience was great. about going back there again.. i don't see why not. maybe i will be exploring the other half of that country someday. visited the iconic landmark Taipei 101 and just like the case of Singapore Flyer, going up there once is enough for a lifetime lol.. expensive, just go up once for the experience and check it of your bucket list will be sufficient.
brought back couple of loots from Taiwan. more pastries that souvenirs i would say. one can never get enough of their pastries.. and street food while we are on that topic. i have grown fatter and as now is the winter break, i shall aim to go for runs to rid some fats and body mass.
back on home soil, i have half a month's worth of time left to enjoy before starting school again. so not looking forward to result day as well. things to do list includes planning timetable and getting new clothes for the chinese new year. rest well and have fun everyone. until next time then, cheers.
here i am back in the land of pure hot and humid nature of Singapore. the past week out of this country and in the land of Taiwan has been great. the weather there was awesome. the food there was awesome. the train system there was awesome. the sights there were awesome. though it was a little heart aching to be spending so much money within such a short period of time, i guess the time and money spent in the past week have been worth it.
of course will be updating with pictures here soon but in the mean time, make do with the brief text here. it was my first time to Taiwan and i would say the experience was great. about going back there again.. i don't see why not. maybe i will be exploring the other half of that country someday. visited the iconic landmark Taipei 101 and just like the case of Singapore Flyer, going up there once is enough for a lifetime lol.. expensive, just go up once for the experience and check it of your bucket list will be sufficient.
brought back couple of loots from Taiwan. more pastries that souvenirs i would say. one can never get enough of their pastries.. and street food while we are on that topic. i have grown fatter and as now is the winter break, i shall aim to go for runs to rid some fats and body mass.
back on home soil, i have half a month's worth of time left to enjoy before starting school again. so not looking forward to result day as well. things to do list includes planning timetable and getting new clothes for the chinese new year. rest well and have fun everyone. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
perked
yes this is an update of my life.
i have the privilege of exploring regional countries over the years with minimum budget. however, when it comes to taking the plane, i have never been on one for the last decade. the last time i took an airplane was during the OCIP trip back in secondary school.. almost a decade ago. gosh.. i am old. well, this fact make me even more excited for my upcoming trip to Taiwan. hello airplane.
really cannot wait for this trip to start already. though it will only last a week, i'm sure i will be enjoying every minute of it. one, airplane. two, finally a long holiday that stretches more than 3 days lol. three, my first trip to Taiwan. haha.. woohoo. well, the only thing that still stays is i have never been out of Asia before. well, that can be changed in the years to come i guess.
so yeah, will be away for quite a while. taking a break i longed for since August. until next time then, cheers.
i have the privilege of exploring regional countries over the years with minimum budget. however, when it comes to taking the plane, i have never been on one for the last decade. the last time i took an airplane was during the OCIP trip back in secondary school.. almost a decade ago. gosh.. i am old. well, this fact make me even more excited for my upcoming trip to Taiwan. hello airplane.
really cannot wait for this trip to start already. though it will only last a week, i'm sure i will be enjoying every minute of it. one, airplane. two, finally a long holiday that stretches more than 3 days lol. three, my first trip to Taiwan. haha.. woohoo. well, the only thing that still stays is i have never been out of Asia before. well, that can be changed in the years to come i guess.
so yeah, will be away for quite a while. taking a break i longed for since August. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, December 5, 2016
9th hour
currently listening to a new album by Sonata Arctica. been a while since i head back to power metal.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
a choice
https://nuswhispers.com/confession/29346
for fools who think that love is always a feeling. yes, love is a driving feeling initially but as time passes, the feeling is the least important aspect of love.
for fools who think that love is always a feeling. yes, love is a driving feeling initially but as time passes, the feeling is the least important aspect of love.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
one revolution
yes this is an update of my life.
time flies. in less than a month's time we will be ushering the year 2017. it is really scary to see how time really pass us by like this. it felt that it was just a few weeks ago when i welcomed the arrival of 2016 and celebrated the lunar new year. speaking of the latter, the realisation that the coming lunar new year will be the year of the rooster scares me even more. my zodiac sign.. meaning i will be hitting the age of 24 real soon. gosh, that's old.
rewind back 12 years ago during the previous year of the rooster i felt as though i grew up.. thinking that living through my zodiac year means i am somewhat not young. hell no.. those naive thoughts. now going to 24 i think time is passing too fast and i'm getting older too fast. yeah there might be many people who find 24 probably young but well you get the idea of aging faster than you hope to age. well, such times remind us to treasure every single day of your lives. study too much or work too much might just kill the idea of living. facing a device will not boost your terms of living.. relationships and interactions do. however, these do not count if you are doing through a device.. what i mean is real life socialising. until next time then, cheers.
time flies. in less than a month's time we will be ushering the year 2017. it is really scary to see how time really pass us by like this. it felt that it was just a few weeks ago when i welcomed the arrival of 2016 and celebrated the lunar new year. speaking of the latter, the realisation that the coming lunar new year will be the year of the rooster scares me even more. my zodiac sign.. meaning i will be hitting the age of 24 real soon. gosh, that's old.
rewind back 12 years ago during the previous year of the rooster i felt as though i grew up.. thinking that living through my zodiac year means i am somewhat not young. hell no.. those naive thoughts. now going to 24 i think time is passing too fast and i'm getting older too fast. yeah there might be many people who find 24 probably young but well you get the idea of aging faster than you hope to age. well, such times remind us to treasure every single day of your lives. study too much or work too much might just kill the idea of living. facing a device will not boost your terms of living.. relationships and interactions do. however, these do not count if you are doing through a device.. what i mean is real life socialising. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
winter is here
yes this is an update of my life.
walked out of this morning's last paper with really mixed feelings. i am happy that finals are over, that yet another semester. i am sad that my memory failed me during the paper. there were so many mistakes that were suppose to not exist. guess that's that now anyway.. can't really do anything about it. i just hope in the end my CAP stays are where it is as of now.
that aside, holidays are here. winter break is a short break but it is something i will not give up anyway. a break is still a break. catching up on sleep has been dealt with a little this afternoon. now it is time just kick back and relax. got to move out of campus residence tomorrow evening then off to prepare for the long awaited holiday trip. i wish everyone to have a great winter break as well. until next time then, cheers.
walked out of this morning's last paper with really mixed feelings. i am happy that finals are over, that yet another semester. i am sad that my memory failed me during the paper. there were so many mistakes that were suppose to not exist. guess that's that now anyway.. can't really do anything about it. i just hope in the end my CAP stays are where it is as of now.
that aside, holidays are here. winter break is a short break but it is something i will not give up anyway. a break is still a break. catching up on sleep has been dealt with a little this afternoon. now it is time just kick back and relax. got to move out of campus residence tomorrow evening then off to prepare for the long awaited holiday trip. i wish everyone to have a great winter break as well. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Thursday, November 24, 2016
punched in the teeth
yes this is an update of my life.
i am still rather demoralised from today's microeconomics paper though it sort of happened more than 12 hours ago. what can i say? such disappointed will never grow into me.. i will not be numb by such disappointments. life is a weird yet wonderful thing. whenever i try to be positive and do my best, it will throw me with something i will never foresee or expect. it is like a punch in my teeth as i was sprinted head on.. smiling. the pain will never be numb no matter how many times it punches. no matter how old i am and which stage of life i am, such incidences will stink.. big time.
no worries, all i need is time. facing such stuff should be expected but ironically, as i expect such things to happen i just will never expect the disappointment and morale-killing sting that follows. ohh wells. that is life.
on the other side of my life, internship interview the other day was kind of weird and different. no news yet though. sadly, in this case, no news is bad news. still keeping my fingers crossed as i understand as each day that pass by is a great drop in chances of getting it. i hope for the strength to power through until next Thursday.. the next three papers will be as bad or likely worse off that today's. until next time then, cheers.
i am still rather demoralised from today's microeconomics paper though it sort of happened more than 12 hours ago. what can i say? such disappointed will never grow into me.. i will not be numb by such disappointments. life is a weird yet wonderful thing. whenever i try to be positive and do my best, it will throw me with something i will never foresee or expect. it is like a punch in my teeth as i was sprinted head on.. smiling. the pain will never be numb no matter how many times it punches. no matter how old i am and which stage of life i am, such incidences will stink.. big time.
no worries, all i need is time. facing such stuff should be expected but ironically, as i expect such things to happen i just will never expect the disappointment and morale-killing sting that follows. ohh wells. that is life.
on the other side of my life, internship interview the other day was kind of weird and different. no news yet though. sadly, in this case, no news is bad news. still keeping my fingers crossed as i understand as each day that pass by is a great drop in chances of getting it. i hope for the strength to power through until next Thursday.. the next three papers will be as bad or likely worse off that today's. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
restless in between
yes this is an update of my life.
being a statistics major has its cons whenever it comes to final exams. among the science cohort, we are always the last few to end all of our papers. even during normal school weeks, our classes generally end later than other science students. i don't really know why but this can be annoying. yet another reason i look forward to work life.. lol.
papers are spread out well across two weeks for me this semester. well, some may rejoice seeing that there are two weeks to clear five finals with extra revision time in between each paper. however, i don't. during the time in between each paper, i tend to be really restless.. to the point of no revision is the only way to be the least restless. yeah, you read that right. i hardly do productive shit from the start of the first paper. i rather start then end fast.. than to have the entire course to drag for so long.
ohh wells.. just a little rant, nothing i can do about it as well. just plucking that splint out of my head before turning in for the night. yeah, i sleep damn early the night before paper too.. haha no surprise. until next time then, cheers.
being a statistics major has its cons whenever it comes to final exams. among the science cohort, we are always the last few to end all of our papers. even during normal school weeks, our classes generally end later than other science students. i don't really know why but this can be annoying. yet another reason i look forward to work life.. lol.
papers are spread out well across two weeks for me this semester. well, some may rejoice seeing that there are two weeks to clear five finals with extra revision time in between each paper. however, i don't. during the time in between each paper, i tend to be really restless.. to the point of no revision is the only way to be the least restless. yeah, you read that right. i hardly do productive shit from the start of the first paper. i rather start then end fast.. than to have the entire course to drag for so long.
ohh wells.. just a little rant, nothing i can do about it as well. just plucking that splint out of my head before turning in for the night. yeah, i sleep damn early the night before paper too.. haha no surprise. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016
unbeaten
yes this is an update of my life.
well, last day of the reading week. my brain is at saturation point since Friday. the weekend has been a time of catching up lost sleep over the weekdays and also literally waiting for the papers to start. first paper is tomorrow. morning paper.. thank goodness this semester there isn't a paper i have that takes place during the lunch hour.. the time when you aren't sure to have your lunch before or after the paper. i had one last semester.. wasn't good but it was SS.. so S/U lol.
apart from the mundane yet stressful reading week being filled with revision, i was glad that there were a couple of good news and opportunities chanced upon. one of which being having an interview tomorrow afternoon. to be honest, considering my availability dates during this coming winter break, i am surprised that i was called for this interview with a potential internship placing. ohh wells, not having false high hopes but still crossing my fingers as i faced the interviewers tomorrow afternoon.
yet another good thing that happened was the match between Man Utd and Arsenal last night. well, given the poor show from Arsenal, the 1-1 draw was good news to me.. haha. really nice to watch the match and experience the adrenaline and what not.. been quite a while. now then, on to a proper evening rest before taking on the first of the many final papers i have. until next time then, cheers.
well, last day of the reading week. my brain is at saturation point since Friday. the weekend has been a time of catching up lost sleep over the weekdays and also literally waiting for the papers to start. first paper is tomorrow. morning paper.. thank goodness this semester there isn't a paper i have that takes place during the lunch hour.. the time when you aren't sure to have your lunch before or after the paper. i had one last semester.. wasn't good but it was SS.. so S/U lol.
apart from the mundane yet stressful reading week being filled with revision, i was glad that there were a couple of good news and opportunities chanced upon. one of which being having an interview tomorrow afternoon. to be honest, considering my availability dates during this coming winter break, i am surprised that i was called for this interview with a potential internship placing. ohh wells, not having false high hopes but still crossing my fingers as i faced the interviewers tomorrow afternoon.
yet another good thing that happened was the match between Man Utd and Arsenal last night. well, given the poor show from Arsenal, the 1-1 draw was good news to me.. haha. really nice to watch the match and experience the adrenaline and what not.. been quite a while. now then, on to a proper evening rest before taking on the first of the many final papers i have. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, November 18, 2016
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
last round
yes this is an update of my life.
not a really good time to have a headache at this time. hopefully it will not deteriorate for it is now reading week. weekends are almost over.. and here comes reading week. the time where students will start doing the mad rush in hope to cram everything taught throughout the semester just in time for the finals. i am no exception. out of the 5 modules with finals, i can safely say that i have two of them that i am still pretty clueless about. dear goodness, i hope i can get at least a B from the two burden modules.
time to be more discipline. with study time and even sleep time. shall aim to sleep early and wake up early daily. haha.. that is my practice usually.. apart from a day of no alarms in the morning. my body works in a funny way.. okay, my mind to be exact. play time cannot be forgone no matter the time of the semester. somehow if i study and not enjoy/play, my revision will kind of be useless. so yeah, not sure what works for you all but remember to give yourself a breather now and then.
dear friends, i will become a ghost in text as well. i will probably reply quickly after dinner when my play time kicks in haha. as for here, i will do the usual thing of posting chilling pieces from my favourite artistes.. TSFH and Future World Music. work hard but don't overwork. until next time then, cheers.
not a really good time to have a headache at this time. hopefully it will not deteriorate for it is now reading week. weekends are almost over.. and here comes reading week. the time where students will start doing the mad rush in hope to cram everything taught throughout the semester just in time for the finals. i am no exception. out of the 5 modules with finals, i can safely say that i have two of them that i am still pretty clueless about. dear goodness, i hope i can get at least a B from the two burden modules.
time to be more discipline. with study time and even sleep time. shall aim to sleep early and wake up early daily. haha.. that is my practice usually.. apart from a day of no alarms in the morning. my body works in a funny way.. okay, my mind to be exact. play time cannot be forgone no matter the time of the semester. somehow if i study and not enjoy/play, my revision will kind of be useless. so yeah, not sure what works for you all but remember to give yourself a breather now and then.
dear friends, i will become a ghost in text as well. i will probably reply quickly after dinner when my play time kicks in haha. as for here, i will do the usual thing of posting chilling pieces from my favourite artistes.. TSFH and Future World Music. work hard but don't overwork. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016
south park
yes this is an update of my life.
i found my drive to push for my revision for finals. i found the strength and fire to take this final lap. now, there is only one concern.. i hope i am not too late. five finals yet again and the schedule for the papers over the two weeks of examinations isn't exactly ideal but could have been worse i guess. gosh, time flies. in the mad scramble to understand things highlighted in lecture and tutorial classes, i have failed to really keep track of the weeks passing by. i have failed to pause to slap myself that time is flying by really fast. no, i don't exactly regret but just like always, i'm sure i could probably have worked harder in some parts of the semester.
nonetheless, distant past is also a past. time to focus on the present and what is ahead. woohoo, Taiwan holiday. okay, that is probably too ahead. finals first.
school stuff aside, recently the world sort of see how things can change real quick within a short period of time. however, i am not here to talk about those boring stuff but rather about the show "South Park". as crude and harsh the show can be, there are really interesting topics brought up during the recent episodes of the show. some of the messages and what not in the show do sting but truth hurts. i think this show is pretty awesome.. lol. never fail to amuse me about the things that are happening around the world. however, a word of caution is that this show requires you to know the things happening around the world. things that are big and small.. so long the thing stings someone somewhere at the very least.
well, it is Friday. time to enjoy my end of the week and end of school. end the last weekend before rushing for the final revision. until next time then, cheers.
i found my drive to push for my revision for finals. i found the strength and fire to take this final lap. now, there is only one concern.. i hope i am not too late. five finals yet again and the schedule for the papers over the two weeks of examinations isn't exactly ideal but could have been worse i guess. gosh, time flies. in the mad scramble to understand things highlighted in lecture and tutorial classes, i have failed to really keep track of the weeks passing by. i have failed to pause to slap myself that time is flying by really fast. no, i don't exactly regret but just like always, i'm sure i could probably have worked harder in some parts of the semester.
nonetheless, distant past is also a past. time to focus on the present and what is ahead. woohoo, Taiwan holiday. okay, that is probably too ahead. finals first.
school stuff aside, recently the world sort of see how things can change real quick within a short period of time. however, i am not here to talk about those boring stuff but rather about the show "South Park". as crude and harsh the show can be, there are really interesting topics brought up during the recent episodes of the show. some of the messages and what not in the show do sting but truth hurts. i think this show is pretty awesome.. lol. never fail to amuse me about the things that are happening around the world. however, a word of caution is that this show requires you to know the things happening around the world. things that are big and small.. so long the thing stings someone somewhere at the very least.
well, it is Friday. time to enjoy my end of the week and end of school. end the last weekend before rushing for the final revision. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Mr. Orange
in a land far far away, Mr. Orange took the throne of Westland. the support for him from the people raised countless questions about what they view an ideal leader is. is an ideal leader one who disrespects women? is an ideal leader one who mocks people with physical disabilities? is an ideal leader one who puts people down just to make himself feel great? is an ideal leader one who keeps saying he will make things better without listing clear directions and plans? is an ideal leader one who is racist? is an ideal leader one who is a bigot?
Mr. Orange's reign will be nothing less of four years. his rule opens a huge door to the land of great uncertainties and unchartered waters. personally, i am curious, though a little worried, of the times ahead of us.
Mr. Orange's reign will be nothing less of four years. his rule opens a huge door to the land of great uncertainties and unchartered waters. personally, i am curious, though a little worried, of the times ahead of us.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
gut feeling
yes this is an update of my life.
so glad to actually wind down yesterday and today. not much work done but lots of chill time. yeah, i might have a pinch of regret now and then but i know i need these times. i am still searching for my drive to power through revision for finals. no steam. no pumped feeling. no motivation. but i will find it real soon. in the mean time i am trying to clear the last assignment. it is taking way longer than expected.. thanks to procrastination.
well, some clown said that tomorrow is a better time for anything.. haha. not true when it comes to such serious stuff. but i cannot really help as of now. i shall aim to find my drive.. tomorrow evening so Thursday onwards i can power through the next month. i hope this will be the last time i use that saying literally.
late nights. another thing i should aim to take care of. late nights are taking a little on me and i know this habit is no good. shall aim to adjust before reading week starts.. so that i can make full use of sunshine. i don't really do productive work in the late evening for some reason though i wish at times i can. ohh wells, at least i know myself well enough to work smart.
anyway, before closing, i shall side track about a decision made yesterday. i decided to say some words and act in a way i hope i will not regret. time will tell i guess. nonetheless, following my gut feeling has, more often than not, helped me through my life so far. until next time then, cheers.
so glad to actually wind down yesterday and today. not much work done but lots of chill time. yeah, i might have a pinch of regret now and then but i know i need these times. i am still searching for my drive to power through revision for finals. no steam. no pumped feeling. no motivation. but i will find it real soon. in the mean time i am trying to clear the last assignment. it is taking way longer than expected.. thanks to procrastination.
well, some clown said that tomorrow is a better time for anything.. haha. not true when it comes to such serious stuff. but i cannot really help as of now. i shall aim to find my drive.. tomorrow evening so Thursday onwards i can power through the next month. i hope this will be the last time i use that saying literally.
late nights. another thing i should aim to take care of. late nights are taking a little on me and i know this habit is no good. shall aim to adjust before reading week starts.. so that i can make full use of sunshine. i don't really do productive work in the late evening for some reason though i wish at times i can. ohh wells, at least i know myself well enough to work smart.
anyway, before closing, i shall side track about a decision made yesterday. i decided to say some words and act in a way i hope i will not regret. time will tell i guess. nonetheless, following my gut feeling has, more often than not, helped me through my life so far. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
wrong time
yes this is an update of my life.
tomorrow will be start of week 13.. the last week of the semester. though few modules are done with their classes and what not.. there are the weird annoying few that have yet to end. so yeah, not really an extra week of reading week.. probably just 1.5. better than nothing i suppose. this week will be the week to consolidate the energy and stamina to power through to the 1st of December when my last paper will end.
sadly, this is also a very wrong time to feel the cold engine. i have lost a huge amount of motivation for this semester already and i am barely close to the end of my papers, considering the fact that i have yet to clear one out of the five final papers. hell, even reading week has yet to begin. i guess this major lack of steam is partly due to the crazy past two weeks of submissions and what not. it is about time to head out and hang out to chill for few days before i am ready again to sprint to the finish line.
equal work and play time. i forgot this aspect for a week plus now. hence, the mental health of mine is signalling the need to take in slower for awhile. hope i regain the motivation to tackle all the revision in the coming few weeks. press on people. we are in too late to give up anyway. until next time then, cheers.
tomorrow will be start of week 13.. the last week of the semester. though few modules are done with their classes and what not.. there are the weird annoying few that have yet to end. so yeah, not really an extra week of reading week.. probably just 1.5. better than nothing i suppose. this week will be the week to consolidate the energy and stamina to power through to the 1st of December when my last paper will end.
sadly, this is also a very wrong time to feel the cold engine. i have lost a huge amount of motivation for this semester already and i am barely close to the end of my papers, considering the fact that i have yet to clear one out of the five final papers. hell, even reading week has yet to begin. i guess this major lack of steam is partly due to the crazy past two weeks of submissions and what not. it is about time to head out and hang out to chill for few days before i am ready again to sprint to the finish line.
equal work and play time. i forgot this aspect for a week plus now. hence, the mental health of mine is signalling the need to take in slower for awhile. hope i regain the motivation to tackle all the revision in the coming few weeks. press on people. we are in too late to give up anyway. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
undeserving credit
yes this is an update of my life.
so far so good this week, i hope. sort of on pace with my study plan and what not. even have the time to chill can catch up with the many weekly episodes of the shows i usually follow. despite trying to revise and what not, the swimming in the ocean situation i mentioned previously will not be better. it probably will never be. so yeah time to get used to it until graduation.
being in university signifies everyone is at least of an age to think for themselves.. to get real shit done and face the real punches and what not from the outside world. this age also reveals who you truly are for the rest of your life. i'm not perfect. no one is but not everyone are ignorant and stupid. relax.. stupidity here refers to no common sense. in fact, normally when i mention that word here, i would refer it to not having basic common sense and manners.
okay, back to track.. yeah, ignorant and stupid. the world is really an amusing place to be in. there are people who only finds you when your help is needed. there are people who turns cold when you are of no use to them. there are people who barely do shit but get an undeserving credit. i guess this could be translated to the world outside as well. while many are fighting really hard to make ends meet and what not, there are those who take everything for granted and expect everything to go their way and everyone to cater to them as and when they deem needed. it is how the world works to a certain extent but i am curious about the finish line.. where will they be at.
yeah, i might be ranting out all these out of sheer anger and spite but at least i know what i say when i'm in that state is from my heart. no, i won't confront those fools but i will accept the fact and situation and move on. ranting a little helps me with that. just keep in mind that don't treat people the way you don't want them to treat you. when the day comes where i disappear without helping, don't accuse me of being selfish or what.. done being nice for the n-th time. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
No...vember
yes this is an update of my life.
my ohh my, time really flies. we are now into the second last month of the year 2016. really felt as though it was barely months ago when i was welcoming the new year and celebrating the lunar new year. well, in a blink of an eye, it is now November.
November can only mean one thing. it is exam month.. lol. yeah, being a little pessimistic here. exams are in less than a month's time right now. few of my modules are done with the syllabus but sadly there are two that might just spill into the last week of lessons. ohh wells.. either way i guess it is time to start revising for those that are completed. too much content and too little time.
it is now nearing the final lap of this semester's race, press on people. until next time then, cheers.
my ohh my, time really flies. we are now into the second last month of the year 2016. really felt as though it was barely months ago when i was welcoming the new year and celebrating the lunar new year. well, in a blink of an eye, it is now November.
November can only mean one thing. it is exam month.. lol. yeah, being a little pessimistic here. exams are in less than a month's time right now. few of my modules are done with the syllabus but sadly there are two that might just spill into the last week of lessons. ohh wells.. either way i guess it is time to start revising for those that are completed. too much content and too little time.
it is now nearing the final lap of this semester's race, press on people. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, October 31, 2016
ocean swimming
yes this is an update of my life.
lately there are so many things that have happened and i have been so caught up with the mad hustle and struggle through each day and week. i know i haven't update properly since long long ago. so, i shall attempt to do so now.
second half of the semester has never been this hectic in my entire university life so far. the second busiest semester was probably year 1 semester 1. but this time, shit got really real. ohh wells, i am close to the end of the semester already.. not sure whether this is a good thing or not but as of now, i shall tell myself that this is good.. lol.
apart from work, i am so glad to be part of the Science Club now.. specifically in Communications. really looking forward to working with new found friends and learning as many new things as possible. of course, there will sure be added work on top of the usual five modules i read every semester. nonetheless, i hope to have the strength and wisdom to pull through and emerge as someone better than the me i am today. so cliché but really.. that is what i hope for every academic year. to strive to do better and be better through various experiences and what not.
with the things i am experiencing now i guess they can help me with that goal. though dealing with so many things at the same time makes me feel as though i am swimming without harnesses in an ocean.. for goodness sake, i hope i will not drown or get swallowed into the deep blue. until next time then, cheers.
lately there are so many things that have happened and i have been so caught up with the mad hustle and struggle through each day and week. i know i haven't update properly since long long ago. so, i shall attempt to do so now.
second half of the semester has never been this hectic in my entire university life so far. the second busiest semester was probably year 1 semester 1. but this time, shit got really real. ohh wells, i am close to the end of the semester already.. not sure whether this is a good thing or not but as of now, i shall tell myself that this is good.. lol.
apart from work, i am so glad to be part of the Science Club now.. specifically in Communications. really looking forward to working with new found friends and learning as many new things as possible. of course, there will sure be added work on top of the usual five modules i read every semester. nonetheless, i hope to have the strength and wisdom to pull through and emerge as someone better than the me i am today. so cliché but really.. that is what i hope for every academic year. to strive to do better and be better through various experiences and what not.
with the things i am experiencing now i guess they can help me with that goal. though dealing with so many things at the same time makes me feel as though i am swimming without harnesses in an ocean.. for goodness sake, i hope i will not drown or get swallowed into the deep blue. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
your drive
it is always thought to be a cliché to hear people reminding you that you always have to study and work and pursue what you love and enjoy doing or learning. while in reality many would see this as an ideal case scenario that not everyone is that privileged to experience, i beg to differ. i'm unsure how many would be standing with me when i say finding the drive to move on is really important and to do so, that cliché advice is a good first step.
knowing exactly what you are aiming and trying to achieve sets a distant attainable goal. the goal is set by you. if you think that it is only a dream one could only hope for, then either of the two could be a possibility. one, you are giving in the easier way of sitting where you are thinking that you are comfortable there anyway. two, you set the goal based on ideals and perfections. personally, i believe that having realistic goals is key to riding on your drive.
your goals should not be too low in a way you are forever in your comfort zone. they are neither suppose to be too far for you reach. you know yourself best. finding what drives you can only be done by you and yourself alone. once the drive is found, obstacles might be deemed as challenges. my drive in college is based on multiple things.. one of which being my passion for statistics. to be honest, without that passion i would have given up long ago just by looking at the content of the higher level modules i am dealing with right now.
it is really sad to see people studying or working without knowing their drive. that is more of a soulless human being. having drive and purpose can not only add meaning to your routine of waking up every morning but also certain level of happiness now and then.
ohh wells, enough thoughts out loud.. hope you all gained something.
knowing exactly what you are aiming and trying to achieve sets a distant attainable goal. the goal is set by you. if you think that it is only a dream one could only hope for, then either of the two could be a possibility. one, you are giving in the easier way of sitting where you are thinking that you are comfortable there anyway. two, you set the goal based on ideals and perfections. personally, i believe that having realistic goals is key to riding on your drive.
your goals should not be too low in a way you are forever in your comfort zone. they are neither suppose to be too far for you reach. you know yourself best. finding what drives you can only be done by you and yourself alone. once the drive is found, obstacles might be deemed as challenges. my drive in college is based on multiple things.. one of which being my passion for statistics. to be honest, without that passion i would have given up long ago just by looking at the content of the higher level modules i am dealing with right now.
it is really sad to see people studying or working without knowing their drive. that is more of a soulless human being. having drive and purpose can not only add meaning to your routine of waking up every morning but also certain level of happiness now and then.
ohh wells, enough thoughts out loud.. hope you all gained something.
Monday, October 17, 2016
lazy and ignorant
i'm neither young nor old right now. i am not old enough to say that i have walked most parts of a typical person's life. i am not that young to say that there is a lot of things i am unaware of or that i don't really get. i'm a the age where i am very conscious about the things passing them day in day out. having been through few stages in life and meeting many different kinds of people.. i have naturally come to realise the type of people i like and the type that i don't. well for like part most of us probably have similar "criteria". for people i don't like.. yeah you have guessed it.. are those who are lazy and/or ignorant.
hmm.. maybe if you possess one of the two traits, still not that bad. however, if you possesses both.. chances are i won't see eye to eye with you when we start to hang out or work together.
being lazy. no, at this time and age, one cannot be lazy. no one is going to feed you forever. in school, you rely on parents for some of the expenses and on friends to help you. yes, when you are out there fighting on the corporate ladder, you aren't alone.. there are friends and colleagues to help. however, personal mishaps and mistakes occur and then who will be the one bearing the entire burden or the very least.. most of the burden? who holds the key.. the last and most crucial key to push yourself forward? yes, you and only you. being lazy only leads you to be really a burden after a while. everyone has his/her own battles to fight. you cannot expect everyone to always fight your battles. it is your life. your shit has be dealt by yourself. otherwise, you can just rot until the end of your life. to spot a lazy person is really simple, the smallest habit of laziness can be a clue. check yourself now and then. everyone has to.. unless you are too damn lazy to care about yourself.
being ignorant. no, ignorant is not bliss. being ignorant means either you refuse to care about something that is affecting you or you choose to barricade yourself in your own fantasy world. not being ignorant doesn't lead to being a busybody. ignorant here means caring less about the things you ought to care. no, you no need me to remind you what these are. i assume you are about my age or older when you are reading this. you ought to figure those by now. otherwise, you can continue to sit in your own corner and wait for life to slap you really hard.
a combination of the two would mean one has yet to grow up to deal with his/her own business. yeah, as kids previously, we were all carefree. but not now.. being lazy and ignorant is not healthy. understand that the world owes you nothing. everything you want and wish to have is all up to your own bare hands. pardon me if i am crude but this reminder is less painful than a slap from life.
hmm.. maybe if you possess one of the two traits, still not that bad. however, if you possesses both.. chances are i won't see eye to eye with you when we start to hang out or work together.
being lazy. no, at this time and age, one cannot be lazy. no one is going to feed you forever. in school, you rely on parents for some of the expenses and on friends to help you. yes, when you are out there fighting on the corporate ladder, you aren't alone.. there are friends and colleagues to help. however, personal mishaps and mistakes occur and then who will be the one bearing the entire burden or the very least.. most of the burden? who holds the key.. the last and most crucial key to push yourself forward? yes, you and only you. being lazy only leads you to be really a burden after a while. everyone has his/her own battles to fight. you cannot expect everyone to always fight your battles. it is your life. your shit has be dealt by yourself. otherwise, you can just rot until the end of your life. to spot a lazy person is really simple, the smallest habit of laziness can be a clue. check yourself now and then. everyone has to.. unless you are too damn lazy to care about yourself.
being ignorant. no, ignorant is not bliss. being ignorant means either you refuse to care about something that is affecting you or you choose to barricade yourself in your own fantasy world. not being ignorant doesn't lead to being a busybody. ignorant here means caring less about the things you ought to care. no, you no need me to remind you what these are. i assume you are about my age or older when you are reading this. you ought to figure those by now. otherwise, you can continue to sit in your own corner and wait for life to slap you really hard.
a combination of the two would mean one has yet to grow up to deal with his/her own business. yeah, as kids previously, we were all carefree. but not now.. being lazy and ignorant is not healthy. understand that the world owes you nothing. everything you want and wish to have is all up to your own bare hands. pardon me if i am crude but this reminder is less painful than a slap from life.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
unwanted firsts
yes this is an update on my life.
whoever says NS is only two years are so oblivious and stupid. NS is more than just the two years of full-time service. upon ORD, one is expected to clear IPPT yearly, clear 10 to 15 cycles of reservists, be ready on stand-by during mob manning periods.. until the age of earliest 40.
the reason i brought this up is because within this year alone, i experienced reservist and mobilisation. well, in July i had reservist where the now fatter men went back to do the same training we did when we were younger. just yesterday, we were mobilised to report back to camp just to burn our Saturday away. yeah true while NS open doors to meeting new precious friendships and force us to have a break from the day in day out mundane work, but at what cost? people who bluntly say NS is only 2 years or being men is good in Singapore.. ponder on that thought first.
relax, i'm not against it or what. just bringing the point of having different things to experience will bring about good and bad effects. while people tend to focus on the good points, at times it is essential to check the costs. until next time then, cheers.
whoever says NS is only two years are so oblivious and stupid. NS is more than just the two years of full-time service. upon ORD, one is expected to clear IPPT yearly, clear 10 to 15 cycles of reservists, be ready on stand-by during mob manning periods.. until the age of earliest 40.
the reason i brought this up is because within this year alone, i experienced reservist and mobilisation. well, in July i had reservist where the now fatter men went back to do the same training we did when we were younger. just yesterday, we were mobilised to report back to camp just to burn our Saturday away. yeah true while NS open doors to meeting new precious friendships and force us to have a break from the day in day out mundane work, but at what cost? people who bluntly say NS is only 2 years or being men is good in Singapore.. ponder on that thought first.
relax, i'm not against it or what. just bringing the point of having different things to experience will bring about good and bad effects. while people tend to focus on the good points, at times it is essential to check the costs. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, October 14, 2016
eight years
came across an interesting blog post weeks ago but forgot to post here until earlier when i saw the link save somewhere on my laptop. so thought i would share it now.. well, better late than never. go ahead and enjoy.
"Marriage is a lot of hard work. It is choosing to listen to your spouse when all you want to do is scroll your Facebook timeline (again, my husband’s words). It is choosing to be interested in your spouse’s day even though yours was as sucky as hell. It is choosing to spend time together even though you really crave for some me time after being hounded by a relentless toddler the whole day. It is swallowing down your temporary anger and resentment, and choosing to be kind instead. It is choosing not to keep scores, and to go the extra mile instead."
Thursday, October 13, 2016
third wave
yes this is an update of my life.
today doesn't feel like a good day i guess. the next wave of assessments or news of them came in today. two new assessments added on top of the two projects i having in hand now. following these, economics module will be adding the burden of two more assessment next week. gosh.. non-stop dunking. yeah, that is the feeling during this semester especially.
well, if you want another analogy.. just imagine your are a chicken wing being skewed over fiery BBQ pit. the person BBQ-ing you is none other than college teaching staffs. they don't really care how you feel so long you are cooked. well, there is a chance you will turn black but still being skewed.
okay besides the crazy assessments at hand, my laptop protective casing decided to give way today. so my laptop is practically naked for now. still considering if i should get a new one. though i am leaning towards teh fact that i need a new one considering how i handle it at times.. hmm.
in short, i'm so tired. the usual drive in me is going on gear 1. need fuel. until next time then, cheers.
today doesn't feel like a good day i guess. the next wave of assessments or news of them came in today. two new assessments added on top of the two projects i having in hand now. following these, economics module will be adding the burden of two more assessment next week. gosh.. non-stop dunking. yeah, that is the feeling during this semester especially.
well, if you want another analogy.. just imagine your are a chicken wing being skewed over fiery BBQ pit. the person BBQ-ing you is none other than college teaching staffs. they don't really care how you feel so long you are cooked. well, there is a chance you will turn black but still being skewed.
okay besides the crazy assessments at hand, my laptop protective casing decided to give way today. so my laptop is practically naked for now. still considering if i should get a new one. though i am leaning towards teh fact that i need a new one considering how i handle it at times.. hmm.
in short, i'm so tired. the usual drive in me is going on gear 1. need fuel. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Monday, October 10, 2016
Sunday, October 9, 2016
2 for 2 exchange
yes this is an update of my life.
well, college is still dunking me in and out out of water non-stop. doubt this kind of treatment and feeling will stick until the end of the semester. midterms were just over and i am faced with soon-to-be countless amount of assessments. from projects to assignments to whatever.. damn. after a couple of days of non-stop dealing with two assessments, they are done as of this afternoon. however, coming this week, there will be another two new assessments. two for two lol.. and notice i said "new" for there are other pending ones.
sleep is not the only thing i am losing now from this busy period. hair and sanity are at stake too lol. nah.. i'm kidding but yeah still surviving though at times i know i ought to rest a little more than i should. well, deadlines and crazy stress level can be good motivations.
the greater the amount of work, the more i will spend chilling as well. hmm.. that explains my lack of sleep recently.. but ohh wells. haha.. but yeah been keep up to date with the new seasons of many many western shows i have been following as well. currently about 9 shows per week.. this week will add another 2 more.. man i am a TV addict i guess. nonetheless, this a main mean of me chilling as well. i value personal time to watch shows or movies. socialising can be tiring at times.. cannot be doing so too often.
well, apparently i am not among the busiest. i have friends who seem to be busier than me. we have our lives i guess. still.. i still strongly believe in the fact that if a friend matters, one will find time no matter the "inconvenience". invert commas for i would say that such things are known as understanding and compromising rather than an inconvenience or a sacrifice. time and time again this belief is what stand by me through the many years and stages of my life and i'm not letting this slip away as i move on. this is also probably the main reason my i am so selective of my close friends haha. until next time then, cheers.
well, college is still dunking me in and out out of water non-stop. doubt this kind of treatment and feeling will stick until the end of the semester. midterms were just over and i am faced with soon-to-be countless amount of assessments. from projects to assignments to whatever.. damn. after a couple of days of non-stop dealing with two assessments, they are done as of this afternoon. however, coming this week, there will be another two new assessments. two for two lol.. and notice i said "new" for there are other pending ones.
sleep is not the only thing i am losing now from this busy period. hair and sanity are at stake too lol. nah.. i'm kidding but yeah still surviving though at times i know i ought to rest a little more than i should. well, deadlines and crazy stress level can be good motivations.
the greater the amount of work, the more i will spend chilling as well. hmm.. that explains my lack of sleep recently.. but ohh wells. haha.. but yeah been keep up to date with the new seasons of many many western shows i have been following as well. currently about 9 shows per week.. this week will add another 2 more.. man i am a TV addict i guess. nonetheless, this a main mean of me chilling as well. i value personal time to watch shows or movies. socialising can be tiring at times.. cannot be doing so too often.
well, apparently i am not among the busiest. i have friends who seem to be busier than me. we have our lives i guess. still.. i still strongly believe in the fact that if a friend matters, one will find time no matter the "inconvenience". invert commas for i would say that such things are known as understanding and compromising rather than an inconvenience or a sacrifice. time and time again this belief is what stand by me through the many years and stages of my life and i'm not letting this slip away as i move on. this is also probably the main reason my i am so selective of my close friends haha. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
i see stars
yes this is an update of my life.
hmm.. i know i should be asleep real soon but doubt i will be sleeping soon though. not much of a choice. between play, study, sleep, choose two.. well, sleep for now is somewhat out of the things i chose. staying up late and studying reminds me of times in hall during freshman year. okay. not exactly studying concepts or what but rather doing project for most of the evening time after classes. been staring into the computer screen almost non-stop since 9pm and yeah i probably should rest my eyes now for i see stars.
ohh the irony. i am suppose to not look into a screen but here i am doing so and writing this post. i see stars both literally and figuratively.. haha. okay my brain is off its normal wiring.. excuse my poor sense of humour.
well, at least i got a few things to look for this week. completion of one project and one assignment. plus, two more dramas are going to start airing form this week.. woohoo. chilling a little more before heading to bed. until next time then, cheers.
hmm.. i know i should be asleep real soon but doubt i will be sleeping soon though. not much of a choice. between play, study, sleep, choose two.. well, sleep for now is somewhat out of the things i chose. staying up late and studying reminds me of times in hall during freshman year. okay. not exactly studying concepts or what but rather doing project for most of the evening time after classes. been staring into the computer screen almost non-stop since 9pm and yeah i probably should rest my eyes now for i see stars.
ohh the irony. i am suppose to not look into a screen but here i am doing so and writing this post. i see stars both literally and figuratively.. haha. okay my brain is off its normal wiring.. excuse my poor sense of humour.
well, at least i got a few things to look for this week. completion of one project and one assignment. plus, two more dramas are going to start airing form this week.. woohoo. chilling a little more before heading to bed. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
dunking
yes this is an update of my life.
well, here we are, into the last quarter of the year. time flies as usual. midterms week was just over and now i am facing with a stress level that was put on hold in light of the midterm papers. mountains upon mountains of assessments on hand now.. from group project to individual project to assignments.
ended my last midterm paper on Thursday and then almost immediately i took notice of what i have on hand undone.. well, not pleasing apparently. nonetheless, i know not matter how much i dread about it or how much i rant a here now and then, those stuff will not be done on its own. during such stressful period, i always hope i can have the continuous or even more strength to push on and finish university well. okay.. one step at a time.. finish this semester well.
i've been thinking of the best analogy to describe such stressful periods. yes, dunking. during the semester, it feels as though it is a continuous dunk throughout the torturous 13 weeks and what not. limited time to breathe and those times under the water seemed pretty much endless. ohh wells.. i'm sure i'm not the only one feeling so. so.. press on, people. i wonder how working life will be.. not saying i am choosing whichever now but just a thought for now. until next time then, cheers.
well, here we are, into the last quarter of the year. time flies as usual. midterms week was just over and now i am facing with a stress level that was put on hold in light of the midterm papers. mountains upon mountains of assessments on hand now.. from group project to individual project to assignments.
ended my last midterm paper on Thursday and then almost immediately i took notice of what i have on hand undone.. well, not pleasing apparently. nonetheless, i know not matter how much i dread about it or how much i rant a here now and then, those stuff will not be done on its own. during such stressful period, i always hope i can have the continuous or even more strength to push on and finish university well. okay.. one step at a time.. finish this semester well.
i've been thinking of the best analogy to describe such stressful periods. yes, dunking. during the semester, it feels as though it is a continuous dunk throughout the torturous 13 weeks and what not. limited time to breathe and those times under the water seemed pretty much endless. ohh wells.. i'm sure i'm not the only one feeling so. so.. press on, people. i wonder how working life will be.. not saying i am choosing whichever now but just a thought for now. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
crunch
yes this is an update of my life.
still in the midst of the midterm week with one more paper left to handle tomorrow afternoon. i am so tired and saturated to actually do any form of work and revision now. hell, in fact i have been feeling so since last Thursday/Friday. midterms can be just a drag. somehow or rather, it halts learning and forces one to focus of the crucial say 2-hour papers as assignments and projects from all directions are creeping up and haunting you. i swear after this last midterm paper i need a break from all these nonsense and rest for the weekend before continue the mad race and struggle.
since the start of recess week until now, there have been more assignments and projects. each deadline is so close to another.. mostly in October. there is still one more individual project from a core module that has yet to be released and i know it will be released real soon. including that, it will make up to a total of 3 projects and 3 assignments.. of which, five will be due in October. nice.. what a way to welcome post-midterms. honestly, the crunch is real. well, four core modules, similar to year 1 semester 1 but this time it is different. different in both the good and the bad way. good way being, i know what to expect.. the stress level, the expectations and what not as compared to the previous time i had four core modules. bad way being, every thing has up a notch in difficulty.. or maybe a few for some of them.
for now, i am still surviving though i wonder if i am handling well with the workload and what not. nonetheless, i will always make sure i have time to chill.. such as watching the US presidential debate last night. interesting to watch someone who was really well-prepared debating with someone who resorted to many personal attacks and denial to mask his/her unreadiness for the debate. be your own judge. until next time then, cheers.
still in the midst of the midterm week with one more paper left to handle tomorrow afternoon. i am so tired and saturated to actually do any form of work and revision now. hell, in fact i have been feeling so since last Thursday/Friday. midterms can be just a drag. somehow or rather, it halts learning and forces one to focus of the crucial say 2-hour papers as assignments and projects from all directions are creeping up and haunting you. i swear after this last midterm paper i need a break from all these nonsense and rest for the weekend before continue the mad race and struggle.
since the start of recess week until now, there have been more assignments and projects. each deadline is so close to another.. mostly in October. there is still one more individual project from a core module that has yet to be released and i know it will be released real soon. including that, it will make up to a total of 3 projects and 3 assignments.. of which, five will be due in October. nice.. what a way to welcome post-midterms. honestly, the crunch is real. well, four core modules, similar to year 1 semester 1 but this time it is different. different in both the good and the bad way. good way being, i know what to expect.. the stress level, the expectations and what not as compared to the previous time i had four core modules. bad way being, every thing has up a notch in difficulty.. or maybe a few for some of them.
for now, i am still surviving though i wonder if i am handling well with the workload and what not. nonetheless, i will always make sure i have time to chill.. such as watching the US presidential debate last night. interesting to watch someone who was really well-prepared debating with someone who resorted to many personal attacks and denial to mask his/her unreadiness for the debate. be your own judge. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
waiting
yes this is an update of my life.
my brain has practically been in saturation point ever since Thursday morning. i am like literally like waiting for my papers to start right now. midterms are always a hinder to the learning process. for a few days or a week, learning stops for one has to be focused on revising the topics tested for the papers. so yeah.. same as before i have halt other modules' stuff for these two miserable midterms.
well, double-edged sword i guess.. as much as i hate to halt learning just for midterms, i wouldn't like to find myself in a situation with tons of projects and assignments as replacements. the latter situation is kind of the situation this semester. the stress will not stop after midterms week. in fact, i think i will start to panic more once i am done with the midterms. trivial stress points yet enough to put pressure in my life haha.. ohh wells, used to it.
of course, the past weekdays i have been doing as much as i deem sufficient. weekends are more of fun and giving tuition. until next time then, cheers.
my brain has practically been in saturation point ever since Thursday morning. i am like literally like waiting for my papers to start right now. midterms are always a hinder to the learning process. for a few days or a week, learning stops for one has to be focused on revising the topics tested for the papers. so yeah.. same as before i have halt other modules' stuff for these two miserable midterms.
well, double-edged sword i guess.. as much as i hate to halt learning just for midterms, i wouldn't like to find myself in a situation with tons of projects and assignments as replacements. the latter situation is kind of the situation this semester. the stress will not stop after midterms week. in fact, i think i will start to panic more once i am done with the midterms. trivial stress points yet enough to put pressure in my life haha.. ohh wells, used to it.
of course, the past weekdays i have been doing as much as i deem sufficient. weekends are more of fun and giving tuition. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
is there greener grass
was browsing my Facebook feed when i chanced upon a really good read shared by a friend of mine. thought that it would be good to share here as well. regardless of your sex, this applies. enjoy.
I Left The Love Of My Life Because I Thought I Could Do Better
"so many people will be assessing their lives and relationships, wondering if the grass is greener on the other side"
"don't mistake contentment for unhappiness"
I Left The Love Of My Life Because I Thought I Could Do Better
"so many people will be assessing their lives and relationships, wondering if the grass is greener on the other side"
"don't mistake contentment for unhappiness"
Sunday, September 18, 2016
the storm
yes this is an update of my life.
final hours of the weekend before the start of a week's long worth of catching up and revising topics taught so far throughout the semester. it will be a rough fight with myself. fighting against the urge to slack off, to sleep, to stone, to idle, to play. then again, of course in the midst of conquering the storm, play and rest are needed.
really cannot wait for all the shows i follow to be back on air starting this week. well, good thing is not all start airing this week.. some starts only a week or two later. nonetheless, whatever shows available from this week can allow me to have rest and things to do away from the books. shall commit the daylight to revision and mundane school work. after dinner, woohoo.. chill.
hope i will have the discipline and wisdom to make full use of this recess week. press on, college folks. until next time then, cheers.
final hours of the weekend before the start of a week's long worth of catching up and revising topics taught so far throughout the semester. it will be a rough fight with myself. fighting against the urge to slack off, to sleep, to stone, to idle, to play. then again, of course in the midst of conquering the storm, play and rest are needed.
really cannot wait for all the shows i follow to be back on air starting this week. well, good thing is not all start airing this week.. some starts only a week or two later. nonetheless, whatever shows available from this week can allow me to have rest and things to do away from the books. shall commit the daylight to revision and mundane school work. after dinner, woohoo.. chill.
hope i will have the discipline and wisdom to make full use of this recess week. press on, college folks. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
calm before
yes this is an update of my life.
yet another week has just whisked by. in a blink of an eye, it is Friday night again.. okay, wait.. Saturday very early morning actually. time is moving too fast for me. nonetheless, a part of me is glad that the weekends are here again. last weekend was really eventful but not this weekend. shall use this weekend to really charge up for the recess week. keep calm and rest before the week of break cum revision for midterms.
the lethargic side of me is not giving up yet. i really hope i can clear whatever sleep debt i have.. though i have been having sufficient rest over the past few days. i just i am not that reliant on my bed in the days and couple weeks to come. a lot of my shows are going to start airing again as well. yet another channel to chill during the hectic recess week.
ohh well, for now i shall enjoy the joy and comfort of being home in the east again. spend time with family and enjoy my weekend before the recess week begins. damn projects. damn midterms. damn assignments. damn tutorials. argh.. so frustrating but for now, let's chill first. until next time then, cheers.
yet another week has just whisked by. in a blink of an eye, it is Friday night again.. okay, wait.. Saturday very early morning actually. time is moving too fast for me. nonetheless, a part of me is glad that the weekends are here again. last weekend was really eventful but not this weekend. shall use this weekend to really charge up for the recess week. keep calm and rest before the week of break cum revision for midterms.
the lethargic side of me is not giving up yet. i really hope i can clear whatever sleep debt i have.. though i have been having sufficient rest over the past few days. i just i am not that reliant on my bed in the days and couple weeks to come. a lot of my shows are going to start airing again as well. yet another channel to chill during the hectic recess week.
ohh well, for now i shall enjoy the joy and comfort of being home in the east again. spend time with family and enjoy my weekend before the recess week begins. damn projects. damn midterms. damn assignments. damn tutorials. argh.. so frustrating but for now, let's chill first. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
brain blocked
yes this is an update of my life.
last weekend had a really good time unwinding from the usual hassle of school work. family went on a chalet and i had evenings out to explore Changi Village. yeah.. some of you might have guessed it the moment i mentioned that place. i explored the area but running around hunting imaginary creatures on my Pokemon Go. got to say the traffic there is insane. both vehicle and human traffic likewise.
wandering around the area allowed be to notice many kinds of people. from the considerate to the inconsiderate. from the calm to the agitated. from the quiet to the rowdy. form the young to the old. all in all, an interesting experience throughout the weekend. got to witness the mad rush these hot spots are famous for when a rare Pokemon appears. lucky enough to caught all the rare ones that spawned. i catch earlier than the general crowd somehow.. hence am able to watch the madness from afar as i made out of the hot zone.
past couple of days have been really odd for me. i am feeling tired for no apparent reason. while i had a little troubles falling asleep last night.. had sufficient rest at night. however, somehow or rather i still feel lethargic and brain blocked. could not carry out efficient work as i have planned on doing so. hopefully recess week will give me the chance to catch up and revise for my midterms. may i have the strength to do all those and also tackle the numerous projects i have at hand. you see, having few midterms can be a bad thing.. it would mean more project.
coming recess week will have time allocated for rest as well. going to catch up with old friends of mine and what not in the midst of the struggle to cope with school work. until next time then, cheers.
last weekend had a really good time unwinding from the usual hassle of school work. family went on a chalet and i had evenings out to explore Changi Village. yeah.. some of you might have guessed it the moment i mentioned that place. i explored the area but running around hunting imaginary creatures on my Pokemon Go. got to say the traffic there is insane. both vehicle and human traffic likewise.
wandering around the area allowed be to notice many kinds of people. from the considerate to the inconsiderate. from the calm to the agitated. from the quiet to the rowdy. form the young to the old. all in all, an interesting experience throughout the weekend. got to witness the mad rush these hot spots are famous for when a rare Pokemon appears. lucky enough to caught all the rare ones that spawned. i catch earlier than the general crowd somehow.. hence am able to watch the madness from afar as i made out of the hot zone.
past couple of days have been really odd for me. i am feeling tired for no apparent reason. while i had a little troubles falling asleep last night.. had sufficient rest at night. however, somehow or rather i still feel lethargic and brain blocked. could not carry out efficient work as i have planned on doing so. hopefully recess week will give me the chance to catch up and revise for my midterms. may i have the strength to do all those and also tackle the numerous projects i have at hand. you see, having few midterms can be a bad thing.. it would mean more project.
coming recess week will have time allocated for rest as well. going to catch up with old friends of mine and what not in the midst of the struggle to cope with school work. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Monday, September 12, 2016
Saturday, September 10, 2016
quick break
yes this is an update of my life.
whew.. finally a long weekend. just nice happening right after couple of my assignment submissions. really good time and sign to take a quick break from the day in day out hassle of catching up with school content and cramming knowledge up into that dumb brain of mine.
one more week to recess week as well. i wonder if it is a good thing to have only 2 midterms to prepare for.. considering the fact that i have many more other assignments and projects. double-edged sword i guess.. though i lean slightly towards it being a good thing.
the usual shows i follow are all beginning soon. within the next two weeks, i will be busy with one additional thing every week.. catching up with the weekly episodes.. lol. speaking of which, i have just finished watching another anime titled "Attack On Titan". to be honest.. good concept but the storyline isn't that great. if you ask me if this is worth watching.. i would say no hurry to watch. like watch it if you have enough time to have another show in your schedule. until next time then, cheers.
whew.. finally a long weekend. just nice happening right after couple of my assignment submissions. really good time and sign to take a quick break from the day in day out hassle of catching up with school content and cramming knowledge up into that dumb brain of mine.
one more week to recess week as well. i wonder if it is a good thing to have only 2 midterms to prepare for.. considering the fact that i have many more other assignments and projects. double-edged sword i guess.. though i lean slightly towards it being a good thing.
the usual shows i follow are all beginning soon. within the next two weeks, i will be busy with one additional thing every week.. catching up with the weekly episodes.. lol. speaking of which, i have just finished watching another anime titled "Attack On Titan". to be honest.. good concept but the storyline isn't that great. if you ask me if this is worth watching.. i would say no hurry to watch. like watch it if you have enough time to have another show in your schedule. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
first wave
yes this is an update of my life.
reality check. this week will be the fifth week of year 3 semester 1. two more weeks of lessons before recess week then before i know it, midterms will be here. time flies even when you are not enjoying. university education has been proving that statement right over and over again for the past two years now. nonetheless, i cannot argue that i also had great deal of fun and memorable times throughout this journey so far. still in the midst of making full use of my time in the probably last stage of my official education life. yeah.. as of now, anything further than degree is not in my priority list.. unless got sponsor somewhere.. or what not.. lol.
okay, back to topic. week 5. the first wave of assignments came in last week. suddenly there seemed so much more to do within a week. on top of the usual tutorials, the assignments. well, about time anyway. at least i am glad i have enough time to tackle them, though yet to finish all of them. due dates for the two assignments happen to be this Thursday. same day same time.. somehow. well, bad thing is that but the good thing is that at least one shot clear two burdens. of course, more assignments and what not are expected to come as recess week approaches. time to get used to this shit. until next time then, cheers.
reality check. this week will be the fifth week of year 3 semester 1. two more weeks of lessons before recess week then before i know it, midterms will be here. time flies even when you are not enjoying. university education has been proving that statement right over and over again for the past two years now. nonetheless, i cannot argue that i also had great deal of fun and memorable times throughout this journey so far. still in the midst of making full use of my time in the probably last stage of my official education life. yeah.. as of now, anything further than degree is not in my priority list.. unless got sponsor somewhere.. or what not.. lol.
okay, back to topic. week 5. the first wave of assignments came in last week. suddenly there seemed so much more to do within a week. on top of the usual tutorials, the assignments. well, about time anyway. at least i am glad i have enough time to tackle them, though yet to finish all of them. due dates for the two assignments happen to be this Thursday. same day same time.. somehow. well, bad thing is that but the good thing is that at least one shot clear two burdens. of course, more assignments and what not are expected to come as recess week approaches. time to get used to this shit. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
modern dating
came across this post couple of days ago. thought that i should share this food for thought to you guys. interesting read. enjoy.
This Is Why Modern Dating Is So Damn Screwed Up
This Is Why Modern Dating Is So Damn Screwed Up
Friday, September 2, 2016
battlecry
yes this is an update of my life.
these few days and probably weeks have been not really friendly to my health. first there was the durian season. though not big fan of the durian food, i ate quite a number of them after my family decided to buy few too many the week after National Day. coupled with a few late nights, i allowed the heat to get the better of me and had sore throat for a couple of days. spamming of water and watching my diet helped a lot. well, then came the haze. thanks to the sensitive nose and respiratory system that i possess, up to today i am still experiencing like a mixture of sinus, common flu, cough.. though it feels more of sinus so no worries, not contagious.
Singapore is facing a health threat from Zika virus as well. few days ago, a small part of Bedok is marked out as a danger zone. on closer inspection, i realised one of my tutees' house is on the outskirts of that zone. i am having second thoughts on heading there with my current health situation and the situation there. then i recalled that her PSLE is in less than a month's time. well.. i guess i have not much a choice.
moving on, i'm done listening to Lindsey Stirling's latest album. on to the next album form a different artiste. yeah.. still background music kind. currently listening to Two Steps From Hell's "Battlecry" album.
as usual, their pieces are distinct and special in ways i cannot really describe. enjoying this entire album as i slowly catch up on school work. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
no bi-weekly
yes this is an update of my life.
first week of tutorials is up. a little beat up than usual but still surviving. reality check.. a quarter way through the semester.. halfway through to midterms. scary huh when i put those numbers down. within the next month i would be pulling hair off my head as i try to revise and prepare well for the midterms. before i know it, after a short breather, i will face all final submissions and what not then it will be the finals and end of semester. okay.. back to today.
i realised that this semester i will not be having any of those kinds of bi-weekly tutorials. in other words, all the tutorial classes i am having this semester happen weekly. meaning i have to do tutorials every single week.. lol. okay ST3243 tutorials aren't ready until near the end of the semester but that doesn't count since the tutorial timeslot now is still being used for lectures. when i planned out this timetable of mine, i am aware of the workload and what not so yeah. back to enjoying my weekends then. until next time then, cheers.
first week of tutorials is up. a little beat up than usual but still surviving. reality check.. a quarter way through the semester.. halfway through to midterms. scary huh when i put those numbers down. within the next month i would be pulling hair off my head as i try to revise and prepare well for the midterms. before i know it, after a short breather, i will face all final submissions and what not then it will be the finals and end of semester. okay.. back to today.
i realised that this semester i will not be having any of those kinds of bi-weekly tutorials. in other words, all the tutorial classes i am having this semester happen weekly. meaning i have to do tutorials every single week.. lol. okay ST3243 tutorials aren't ready until near the end of the semester but that doesn't count since the tutorial timeslot now is still being used for lectures. when i planned out this timetable of mine, i am aware of the workload and what not so yeah. back to enjoying my weekends then. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Thursday, August 25, 2016
deep waters
yes this is an update of my life.
second half of college seems really different from the first half. i feel as though i am struggling through deep waters. the things being taught and the expectations all seem to have up a notch or even a few. constantly lagging behind a little.. trying my very best to keep up to pace without neglecting my health.
haha.. sadly my health gave way a little this past week. recovering but slowly.. too slow for comfort as well. hope i can be well by this weekend. in the meantime, i shall enjoy my deserved chill time. until next time then, cheers.
second half of college seems really different from the first half. i feel as though i am struggling through deep waters. the things being taught and the expectations all seem to have up a notch or even a few. constantly lagging behind a little.. trying my very best to keep up to pace without neglecting my health.
haha.. sadly my health gave way a little this past week. recovering but slowly.. too slow for comfort as well. hope i can be well by this weekend. in the meantime, i shall enjoy my deserved chill time. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, August 22, 2016
brave enough
yes this is an update of my life.
tutorial classes have begun. my timetable is only slightly less packed than the past 2 weeks. the weather has been acting weird in the last few days as well.. and so is my health. i can feel myself really heaty with a little sore throat.. every now and then a slight fever will hint the need to rest more. hmm rest more.. though i didn't really do much besides watching shows until late at night. ohh.. late at night. maybe i should start sleeping earlier than i am doing over the last couple of days. durian season is here and of course eating durian did not really help with my condition. ohh wells.. spamming water and rest then.
as for shows.. i am currently waiting for all the usual dramas to start airing their new seasons this coming late September of early October. in the meantime, i have been watching "Impractical Jokers", the US version. tried watching the UK version but did not really appreciate their style and what not.. maybe partly because UK's just started but US's has been going for five seasons now. shows aside, i have been listening to a new album from Lindsey Stirling as well.. titled "Brave Enough". hmm.. probably to early to say anything much but i think i might just prefer the previous album over this. nonetheless, given her talent and commitment, if you have yet to listen to her pieces, you are losing out.
tutorial classes have begun. my timetable is only slightly less packed than the past 2 weeks. the weather has been acting weird in the last few days as well.. and so is my health. i can feel myself really heaty with a little sore throat.. every now and then a slight fever will hint the need to rest more. hmm rest more.. though i didn't really do much besides watching shows until late at night. ohh.. late at night. maybe i should start sleeping earlier than i am doing over the last couple of days. durian season is here and of course eating durian did not really help with my condition. ohh wells.. spamming water and rest then.
as for shows.. i am currently waiting for all the usual dramas to start airing their new seasons this coming late September of early October. in the meantime, i have been watching "Impractical Jokers", the US version. tried watching the UK version but did not really appreciate their style and what not.. maybe partly because UK's just started but US's has been going for five seasons now. shows aside, i have been listening to a new album from Lindsey Stirling as well.. titled "Brave Enough". hmm.. probably to early to say anything much but i think i might just prefer the previous album over this. nonetheless, given her talent and commitment, if you have yet to listen to her pieces, you are losing out.
so yeah.. shall blog again soon. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
eight
yes this is an update of my life.
school stuff first then. almost done reaching the end of fixing my semester's timetable. still in midst of securing one more tutorial slot before i get the entire timetable fixed. i am grateful to have the remaining tutorial classes fixed in the first round. only the burden one has to enter subsequent rounds of balloting. nonetheless, i think i would probably end up doing manual registration for the slot i wanted. the two other options aren't exactly nice. one clashes with another class. the other is right before a class that is to be held real far away from the tutorial class venue. so yeah.. not much a choice. i will "force" them to give me the one i yearn.
moving on from school related stuff.. if you have not realised, it is August already. 8 months of 2016 is over.. you have 4 months left to settle whatever goals you set for yourself on 2016's New Year Day. i got reminder by a meme yesterday.. and i was rather surprised at how time flies. well, probably a good thing as well.. i realised that i did not really keep track of the time of the year i am in because of the time used to do meaningful stuff. i have packed my 8 months with school and internship so far. sounds boring but that is what i wanted from the beginning.. plus of course there have been times or relaxation and socialisation and what not. nonetheless.. wow.. 8 months flew by. time to head to the last third of the year and end this year well. until next time then, cheers.
school stuff first then. almost done reaching the end of fixing my semester's timetable. still in midst of securing one more tutorial slot before i get the entire timetable fixed. i am grateful to have the remaining tutorial classes fixed in the first round. only the burden one has to enter subsequent rounds of balloting. nonetheless, i think i would probably end up doing manual registration for the slot i wanted. the two other options aren't exactly nice. one clashes with another class. the other is right before a class that is to be held real far away from the tutorial class venue. so yeah.. not much a choice. i will "force" them to give me the one i yearn.
moving on from school related stuff.. if you have not realised, it is August already. 8 months of 2016 is over.. you have 4 months left to settle whatever goals you set for yourself on 2016's New Year Day. i got reminder by a meme yesterday.. and i was rather surprised at how time flies. well, probably a good thing as well.. i realised that i did not really keep track of the time of the year i am in because of the time used to do meaningful stuff. i have packed my 8 months with school and internship so far. sounds boring but that is what i wanted from the beginning.. plus of course there have been times or relaxation and socialisation and what not. nonetheless.. wow.. 8 months flew by. time to head to the last third of the year and end this year well. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
a step up
yes this is an update of my life.
first week of the new year and new semester is almost over.. not completely burnt out but i still feel a cold engine in my head. my heart wants knowledge but my brain is still cold as ice. it is time to slowly dig out past knowledge and what not and stat absorbing stuff.
the core modules i will be taking this semester will be purely level 3000 and 4000 modules. compared to lower level ones, i can really feel that these modules are pushing me hard up a step. the difficulty, the complexity, the knowledge, the skill, the expectation, the requirement.. all a step up from those previous lower level modules. well, sort of expected but i did not really thought the push will be this hard. wake up, Alvin.. haha almost time to start all engine for studying.
studies aside, i am also considering a CCA to add value to my last two years of college life. as of now, probably going to join the science club sub-committee.. but shall wait to see the new directors before deciding on the specific ones. ohh wells.. at this point in time, i really hope i can cope with the challenges and tasks ahead. i hope i can maintain my CAP in the current range. going up a category is impossible already.. all i ask for is not for it to drop.. haha. until next time then, cheers.
first week of the new year and new semester is almost over.. not completely burnt out but i still feel a cold engine in my head. my heart wants knowledge but my brain is still cold as ice. it is time to slowly dig out past knowledge and what not and stat absorbing stuff.
the core modules i will be taking this semester will be purely level 3000 and 4000 modules. compared to lower level ones, i can really feel that these modules are pushing me hard up a step. the difficulty, the complexity, the knowledge, the skill, the expectation, the requirement.. all a step up from those previous lower level modules. well, sort of expected but i did not really thought the push will be this hard. wake up, Alvin.. haha almost time to start all engine for studying.
studies aside, i am also considering a CCA to add value to my last two years of college life. as of now, probably going to join the science club sub-committee.. but shall wait to see the new directors before deciding on the specific ones. ohh wells.. at this point in time, i really hope i can cope with the challenges and tasks ahead. i hope i can maintain my CAP in the current range. going up a category is impossible already.. all i ask for is not for it to drop.. haha. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
time reveals
burnt again. same mistake same weakness.
the weakness is a trait that society abuses these days. it is a trait in which people are taught to have since young but society will punch you to tell you otherwise. after all, it has always been my personal choice. nonetheless, time has revealed. the privilege isn't appreciated and thus it is, once again based on personal choice, time to shut people off to avoid being burnt for doing what i was taught and told to be doing the right thing since young. time teaches us to let go of things and people that aren't worth your effort.
the weakness is a trait that society abuses these days. it is a trait in which people are taught to have since young but society will punch you to tell you otherwise. after all, it has always been my personal choice. nonetheless, time has revealed. the privilege isn't appreciated and thus it is, once again based on personal choice, time to shut people off to avoid being burnt for doing what i was taught and told to be doing the right thing since young. time teaches us to let go of things and people that aren't worth your effort.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Saturday, August 6, 2016
go for Go
yes this is an update of my life.
well, technically i will not have much a life soon. one, semester is starting. two, Pokemon Go is finally out in Singapore. yes at last.. my childhood game is on a smartphone. time to catch them and explore the neighbourhood. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, August 5, 2016
no thanks
yes this is an update of my life.
it is Friday but i am not as thankful as previous weeks of Fridays. it is my rest week and Friday means my rest week is ending and new year, new semester is starting. there are things i have yet to accomplish before the start of school. for starters, instead of blogging here, i should be cleaning my room and what not. well, later is always the better time for anything. though seriously, i will start cleaning it later. meantime, still in midst of enjoying my shows and what not. until next time then, cheers.
it is Friday but i am not as thankful as previous weeks of Fridays. it is my rest week and Friday means my rest week is ending and new year, new semester is starting. there are things i have yet to accomplish before the start of school. for starters, instead of blogging here, i should be cleaning my room and what not. well, later is always the better time for anything. though seriously, i will start cleaning it later. meantime, still in midst of enjoying my shows and what not. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
5 for 5
yes this is an update of my life.
when the bidding of modules goes well, i will always be really thankful. the modules that are i want have been successfully bided after round 2A. i never love to go into extra rounds of bidding to fight again and again for the modules i hope to get. however, this semester seems good considering that i have gotten all those modules i want in the shortest time possible. what's a bonus on top of that is teh fact that all cost me the cheapest "price" possible. five modules for five points. so thankful for the smooth rounds of bidding.. or maybe i am interested in some unpopular modules among my peers. nonetheless.. yeah bidding done. time to wait for the start of the new year.
speaking of the start of the new academic year, it is really surreal to know that i am entering the second half of probably the last stage of my education life. yes, i am very sure that i will be going to year 4 and finish my honours year with a FYP. whatever further education after this degree will not be in my consideration for at least the next 5 years i guess. i have other goals and what not in mind. okay.. side tracking too far. so yeah, year 3 and some of the modules include students in the last year or same year as me. would be interesting to see the landscape of the class. furthermore, one of the module i am taking has less than 30 students as of now as well.. wonder how it will turn out to be.
it is now Thursday. left few more days to enjoy my really short summer break. until next time then, cheers.
when the bidding of modules goes well, i will always be really thankful. the modules that are i want have been successfully bided after round 2A. i never love to go into extra rounds of bidding to fight again and again for the modules i hope to get. however, this semester seems good considering that i have gotten all those modules i want in the shortest time possible. what's a bonus on top of that is teh fact that all cost me the cheapest "price" possible. five modules for five points. so thankful for the smooth rounds of bidding.. or maybe i am interested in some unpopular modules among my peers. nonetheless.. yeah bidding done. time to wait for the start of the new year.
speaking of the start of the new academic year, it is really surreal to know that i am entering the second half of probably the last stage of my education life. yes, i am very sure that i will be going to year 4 and finish my honours year with a FYP. whatever further education after this degree will not be in my consideration for at least the next 5 years i guess. i have other goals and what not in mind. okay.. side tracking too far. so yeah, year 3 and some of the modules include students in the last year or same year as me. would be interesting to see the landscape of the class. furthermore, one of the module i am taking has less than 30 students as of now as well.. wonder how it will turn out to be.
it is now Thursday. left few more days to enjoy my really short summer break. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
electing elective
yes this is an update of my life.
the break i am having prior to the start of school has been good so far. the bidding process for modules has been alright so far as well. the core modules i am taking this coming semester are all secured with just one point each. no stress in bidding is the best thing one could ask for. of course, deciding on the modules and arranging the timeslots prior to bidding can be a slight headache. even up to now, i am still seating on the fence when it comes to deciding which elective module to take and bid tomorrow.
yeah.. currently 4 core modules are at hand and i just need to figure out one more elective module to take. my decision is really split between two modules now.. EC2101 and ACC1002X. both are modules that i am rather interested in among those that can fit into my current timetable of course.. with no clashing of class timeslots and exam dates. both have steep bellcurve.. something i don't really like but ohh wells.. still can survive the wrath. the two main differences will be the class timings and exam dates.. duh. EC2101 class timings are alright and exam timing is in between two of the core exam dates. ACC1002X, if i were to choose the cheapest slot, would be 8am lectures. i would definitely lean to the cheapest slot for the other slots are not worth that much points.. or rather, i am not willing to pay that much. as for exam, it will be a day after my first paper.
so you see.. both modules are giving my a hard time to decide which of them to choose. sigh.. i have slightly more than a day left to figure this out.
bidding aside, now i have another thing to do as well.. okay make that two. buying of essentials for my hostel stay and getting few new outfits. just moved into PGP the other day.. a new room.. a better one.. thank goodness. it is the same level as the carpark and very near the laundry area.. woohoo. the room layout has changed so adjustments have to be made and i'm still in midst of it. getting those essentials later. as for new outfits.. yeah, probably later too. hopefully all can be done by today. until next time then, cheers.
the break i am having prior to the start of school has been good so far. the bidding process for modules has been alright so far as well. the core modules i am taking this coming semester are all secured with just one point each. no stress in bidding is the best thing one could ask for. of course, deciding on the modules and arranging the timeslots prior to bidding can be a slight headache. even up to now, i am still seating on the fence when it comes to deciding which elective module to take and bid tomorrow.
yeah.. currently 4 core modules are at hand and i just need to figure out one more elective module to take. my decision is really split between two modules now.. EC2101 and ACC1002X. both are modules that i am rather interested in among those that can fit into my current timetable of course.. with no clashing of class timeslots and exam dates. both have steep bellcurve.. something i don't really like but ohh wells.. still can survive the wrath. the two main differences will be the class timings and exam dates.. duh. EC2101 class timings are alright and exam timing is in between two of the core exam dates. ACC1002X, if i were to choose the cheapest slot, would be 8am lectures. i would definitely lean to the cheapest slot for the other slots are not worth that much points.. or rather, i am not willing to pay that much. as for exam, it will be a day after my first paper.
so you see.. both modules are giving my a hard time to decide which of them to choose. sigh.. i have slightly more than a day left to figure this out.
bidding aside, now i have another thing to do as well.. okay make that two. buying of essentials for my hostel stay and getting few new outfits. just moved into PGP the other day.. a new room.. a better one.. thank goodness. it is the same level as the carpark and very near the laundry area.. woohoo. the room layout has changed so adjustments have to be made and i'm still in midst of it. getting those essentials later. as for new outfits.. yeah, probably later too. hopefully all can be done by today. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016
closure
yes this is an update of my life.
short quick update because i am really tired. physically and mentally tired from work but glad tomorrow will be the last day of this internship experience. hope all ends smoothly and what not. so thankful for the awesome teammates and colleagues, now friends, i have met along the way. may we stay in touch. until next time then, cheers.
short quick update because i am really tired. physically and mentally tired from work but glad tomorrow will be the last day of this internship experience. hope all ends smoothly and what not. so thankful for the awesome teammates and colleagues, now friends, i have met along the way. may we stay in touch. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, July 25, 2016
online war
yes this is an update of my life.
quick update as i slowly recovering from my weekend sickness thanks to some viral infection in my digestive system. well, same old ritual has begun.. the bidding and balloting for classes have started for us poor NUS students. this war is literally fought behind screens and in the comfort of our own computer desk. really hope i can get the ideal timetable i wanted and not pulled more hair out just to try figure out how to sort out the mess the system gives me.
in the meantime, still counting down to end of the internship.. 4 more days. until next time then, cheers.
quick update as i slowly recovering from my weekend sickness thanks to some viral infection in my digestive system. well, same old ritual has begun.. the bidding and balloting for classes have started for us poor NUS students. this war is literally fought behind screens and in the comfort of our own computer desk. really hope i can get the ideal timetable i wanted and not pulled more hair out just to try figure out how to sort out the mess the system gives me.
in the meantime, still counting down to end of the internship.. 4 more days. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
stuck sick
yes this is an update of my life.
really bad start to the supposedly eventful weekend. supposed to be at a friend's 21st birthday party but i am instead home stuck with a stupid virus. yeah.. according to the doctor, i am facing a viral infection. it all started yesterday morning. got to head to the toilet more often than usual with diarrhoea. then just when i was about to end work, i felt fever creeping in. had to change my tuition date and slept like at 8pm. spammed water and sleep before visiting the doctor earlier today.
well, he said my digestive system somehow got a virus and i wasn't that surprise considering how some idiots at my workplace love to cough without covering their mouths and what not. i don't like falling sick, hence i always look out for my diet and what not. this brings me to my point that this sickness is caused by something i cannot really control.. stupid unhygienic people. ohh wells.. i just really hope i recover fast. until next time then, cheers.
really bad start to the supposedly eventful weekend. supposed to be at a friend's 21st birthday party but i am instead home stuck with a stupid virus. yeah.. according to the doctor, i am facing a viral infection. it all started yesterday morning. got to head to the toilet more often than usual with diarrhoea. then just when i was about to end work, i felt fever creeping in. had to change my tuition date and slept like at 8pm. spammed water and sleep before visiting the doctor earlier today.
well, he said my digestive system somehow got a virus and i wasn't that surprise considering how some idiots at my workplace love to cough without covering their mouths and what not. i don't like falling sick, hence i always look out for my diet and what not. this brings me to my point that this sickness is caused by something i cannot really control.. stupid unhygienic people. ohh wells.. i just really hope i recover fast. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
tape face
if you are watching America's Got Talent, you would know him. interesting and unique acts.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
handing over
yes this is an update of my life.
finally adjusted back to the internship lifestyle again after being away from it for a week of reservist. saw quite a few newly added interns to the office. ohh man.. they have not idea the workload and expectations that will be thrown at them really soon. well, to be fair, they are still in the orientation stage. gosh.. felt as though i just had my internship "lessons" few days ago. three months are almost up. time flies.
i'm amazed at the path my team and i have travelled so far. i cannot be more grateful with the awesome people i have with my during this internship experience. helpful and intelligent teammates, patient supervisors, inspiring bosses. people are always the ones that make anything better.
however, not the time to be this relieved yet.. handover will not take place until next Wednesday. as of now, the focus i have ought to stay until then. nonetheless, i still look towards the finish line.. haha. until next time then, cheers.
finally adjusted back to the internship lifestyle again after being away from it for a week of reservist. saw quite a few newly added interns to the office. ohh man.. they have not idea the workload and expectations that will be thrown at them really soon. well, to be fair, they are still in the orientation stage. gosh.. felt as though i just had my internship "lessons" few days ago. three months are almost up. time flies.
i'm amazed at the path my team and i have travelled so far. i cannot be more grateful with the awesome people i have with my during this internship experience. helpful and intelligent teammates, patient supervisors, inspiring bosses. people are always the ones that make anything better.
however, not the time to be this relieved yet.. handover will not take place until next Wednesday. as of now, the focus i have ought to stay until then. nonetheless, i still look towards the finish line.. haha. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Sunday my Monday
yes this is an update of my life.
had a good rest day yesterday but good times like that don't last quite long. today back to work.. well not my internship work, more of my side job of being part-time tutor. furthermore, been more than a year since i devoted so much time into tuition in any given day. my first lesson started at 10:30am and my last lesson ended at 7:30pm. of course, not all time in between was spent giving tuition. had 3 lessons.. teaching time of 5 hours. remaining time spent traveling, eating and doing my internship work. gosh i feel so productive today.
a little tired of today's working schedule. today was like any Monday. my Monday will be my Tuesday tomorrow. 6 days work week.. yeah. back to real work tomorrow. counting down to the final two weeks of this fruitful but stressful internship. got to say that, considering this is my first internship experience, it was a really good attachment and i have really learnt a lot of things that usual semesters cannot give.
two more weeks of internship left.. means three more weeks of summer break before school starts again. i need to change gear fast. until next time then, cheers.
had a good rest day yesterday but good times like that don't last quite long. today back to work.. well not my internship work, more of my side job of being part-time tutor. furthermore, been more than a year since i devoted so much time into tuition in any given day. my first lesson started at 10:30am and my last lesson ended at 7:30pm. of course, not all time in between was spent giving tuition. had 3 lessons.. teaching time of 5 hours. remaining time spent traveling, eating and doing my internship work. gosh i feel so productive today.
a little tired of today's working schedule. today was like any Monday. my Monday will be my Tuesday tomorrow. 6 days work week.. yeah. back to real work tomorrow. counting down to the final two weeks of this fruitful but stressful internship. got to say that, considering this is my first internship experience, it was a really good attachment and i have really learnt a lot of things that usual semesters cannot give.
two more weeks of internship left.. means three more weeks of summer break before school starts again. i need to change gear fast. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
low cycles
yes this is an update of my life.
pardon me for not posting for the past 5 days. got stuff to post but no computer or proper internet to post. was away on my first ever cycle of reservist. low key. in fact, the next few cycles will be low key reservist cycles as well. then once we have clear 3 of those, we say high to the remaining 7 high key ones.
was a good break from my internship work but was not a decent break from the hectic life of a Singaporean. days were packed with all the trainings and what not. i felt as though i was as unfit as i was back when yet to start enlisting into BMT. nonetheless, i guess i am glad this period of time was well spent to keep my fitness.. despite numerous guilty meals. most importantly, the people who have been bunking with me this cycle were awesome. really glad to meet and catch up with buddies i ran into during the days of NS.
looking forward and away from the green days, i left two more weeks of internship to go. shall slowly change back the channel to work and start finishing this internship on a good note. concurrently, the next round of bidding and balloting for classes will soon take place. year 3 is about to start. honestly, i am slightly more excited than reluctant for the next academic term to start. until next time then, cheers.
pardon me for not posting for the past 5 days. got stuff to post but no computer or proper internet to post. was away on my first ever cycle of reservist. low key. in fact, the next few cycles will be low key reservist cycles as well. then once we have clear 3 of those, we say high to the remaining 7 high key ones.
was a good break from my internship work but was not a decent break from the hectic life of a Singaporean. days were packed with all the trainings and what not. i felt as though i was as unfit as i was back when yet to start enlisting into BMT. nonetheless, i guess i am glad this period of time was well spent to keep my fitness.. despite numerous guilty meals. most importantly, the people who have been bunking with me this cycle were awesome. really glad to meet and catch up with buddies i ran into during the days of NS.
looking forward and away from the green days, i left two more weeks of internship to go. shall slowly change back the channel to work and start finishing this internship on a good note. concurrently, the next round of bidding and balloting for classes will soon take place. year 3 is about to start. honestly, i am slightly more excited than reluctant for the next academic term to start. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
a day before
yes this is an update of my life.
i will not be posting here or very very little over the next week. will be heading in for my first ever cycle of reservist. while quite a few of my peers will be heading to their 2nd or 3rd cycle, mine will be the first. haha.. ohh well, still got quite a handful who are yet to be called back as well. so yeah.. the next few days will be in camp most of the time.
they actually gave us the option to stay out.. but considering the location of Seletar Camp and the amount to time needed for me to travel to and fro.. i have decided to stay in. well, i'm not alone anyway.. many are choosing to do so as well. not too bad.. at least we can chill in places near the camp, stay in camp for football or even just to chill and catch up with one another's lives.
feels as though today was the day before my enlistment. so into the life of civilian and now you are expected to head back to army life. the differences would be the amount of things to be brought in and the people whom i will be with for the duration. ohh wells, get to take a break from my internship stress as well. part exciting, part unwilling. time to get my fat lazy ass to exercise. until next time then, cheers.
i will not be posting here or very very little over the next week. will be heading in for my first ever cycle of reservist. while quite a few of my peers will be heading to their 2nd or 3rd cycle, mine will be the first. haha.. ohh well, still got quite a handful who are yet to be called back as well. so yeah.. the next few days will be in camp most of the time.
they actually gave us the option to stay out.. but considering the location of Seletar Camp and the amount to time needed for me to travel to and fro.. i have decided to stay in. well, i'm not alone anyway.. many are choosing to do so as well. not too bad.. at least we can chill in places near the camp, stay in camp for football or even just to chill and catch up with one another's lives.
feels as though today was the day before my enlistment. so into the life of civilian and now you are expected to head back to army life. the differences would be the amount of things to be brought in and the people whom i will be with for the duration. ohh wells, get to take a break from my internship stress as well. part exciting, part unwilling. time to get my fat lazy ass to exercise. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Friday, July 8, 2016
undeserved help
i am happy where i am. not many people can say that about themselves these days. probably so due to the fact that they take things as they are without appreciating that they are there or due to the fact that they choose to spear through life without pausing now and then for a rest. or due to the fact that they just don’t even want to care. be that as it may, i’m glad i’m able to say so today. of course, me being happy about where i am and what i have now does not mean i gave up striving. i still strive just with the motivation of me being happy with what i have and where i am now.
the world is already a bad place to be in with all the bad news delivered across the globe day in day out. i’m just thankful for those who have been by my side no matter what. i’m just thankful for those who have not pushed me aside despite my flaws and short comings. i’m just thankful for those who have helped me through the path i’ve walked thus far.
help. it is something people exchange with another person, often without expecting much in return. to me, i see it as undeserved help. that is why i’m thankful for those help given along the way. personally, i think help is given undeservingly to people most of the time. mind you, the “people” here i talk about also includes me. that is human nature i presume. like i said, the world is already a bad place, hence we tend to choose graciousness and kindness. when encountering such a gesture, it would not kill to show appreciation because the person offering you this undeserved help chose to do so to you. he/she can offer it to anyone elsewhere but he/she chose you. the simplest thing one could return is a simple word of appreciation.
however, there are always those rotten apples that would choose to take all for granted, thinking all these help he/she is receiving or should receive is mandatory and hard earned or owed by the giver. in worse case, the receiver would even blurt sarcasm comments. like i mentioned before, i also believe in second chances. i would try understand your situation and what not initially but if things remain the same, such scorn can be a real turn off. i’m a little porcupine if such things happen consistently because of the fact that i was burnt quite a few years ago while busy being nice.
at that time, i did not pause to think about the situation much. i thought being nice, being yourself would be alright. turned out not. not everyone appreciates what you do. not everyone can be pleased. while you can be nice to everyone, there will not be guarantee that they will do the same back. in such cases, i’ve learned to pause and question my efforts. would i want to carry on doing what i’m doing and getting sarcastic remarks on the other end. or should i choose to ignore the person. after all, these are undeserved help anyway. well, good to ponder and good to act on it.. but i don’t want to rush into anything. just a period of thinking and questioning. for now.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
"break"
yes this is an update of my life.
well, today is my Friday. in fact, i'm having a mini break until two Mondays later from my internship. clearing off this Thursday and Friday. next week my "break" will be in reservist. not knowing what to expect really but like i mentioned before, i just look forward to meeting my NS buddies.
on a side note, i have managed to listen to the 13 volumes of Future World Music. decent pieces and definitely a group i would wish to continue to listen to. shall start to enjoy my "break". until next time then, cheers.
well, today is my Friday. in fact, i'm having a mini break until two Mondays later from my internship. clearing off this Thursday and Friday. next week my "break" will be in reservist. not knowing what to expect really but like i mentioned before, i just look forward to meeting my NS buddies.
on a side note, i have managed to listen to the 13 volumes of Future World Music. decent pieces and definitely a group i would wish to continue to listen to. shall start to enjoy my "break". until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
the plan
yes this is an update of my life.
well, hello July. we are now officially into the second half of the year of 2016. yeah.. take a moment to let that sink into your head. i myself can hardly believe how time is speeding by day after day and week after week.. before i realised, i'll be ushering 2017 already. scary.
one more week to reservist. cannot really say i am prepared for it but neither can i say otherwise.. because i have really no idea the definition of being prepared for reservist. the one thing i know is me looking forward to hang out with the awesome people i met during my NS years and bonding for a week. they are the only reason i like NS. people. not the things you do really.. people are normally the ones that add value to NS life.
one more month to year 3. omg.. i am halfway through university. year 3 soon and of course there come the planning part.. something i do not really like since the start of university. planning for lectures. planning for tutorials. planning for timetable and what not.. all these hassle and troubles. each semester i hope for the same thing.. smoothness of the bidding and allocation process.
slightly less than a month left to the end of the internship. i have learned a lot from this experience so far for sure. hopefully i get to learn more and make this a really fulfilling summer experience. meantime, i must no forget to enjoy my remaining days of school break as well. until next time then, cheers.
well, hello July. we are now officially into the second half of the year of 2016. yeah.. take a moment to let that sink into your head. i myself can hardly believe how time is speeding by day after day and week after week.. before i realised, i'll be ushering 2017 already. scary.
one more week to reservist. cannot really say i am prepared for it but neither can i say otherwise.. because i have really no idea the definition of being prepared for reservist. the one thing i know is me looking forward to hang out with the awesome people i met during my NS years and bonding for a week. they are the only reason i like NS. people. not the things you do really.. people are normally the ones that add value to NS life.
one more month to year 3. omg.. i am halfway through university. year 3 soon and of course there come the planning part.. something i do not really like since the start of university. planning for lectures. planning for tutorials. planning for timetable and what not.. all these hassle and troubles. each semester i hope for the same thing.. smoothness of the bidding and allocation process.
slightly less than a month left to the end of the internship. i have learned a lot from this experience so far for sure. hopefully i get to learn more and make this a really fulfilling summer experience. meantime, i must no forget to enjoy my remaining days of school break as well. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
future
yes this is an update of my life.
reservist week is nearing. nonetheless, i don't get much shit about it apparently. life seems to be moving as per normal. i am not increasing the number of days i spend running or exercising. i guess i am in the state of "come as it may" attitude. no matter what.. i am going to spend a week in camp and bond with my NS buddies.
next, with reference to the previous post.. yeah i am currently indulging myself to a new group of trailer music. Future World Music.. if you are interested. rather different style from TSFH but both are nice. until next time then, cheers.
reservist week is nearing. nonetheless, i don't get much shit about it apparently. life seems to be moving as per normal. i am not increasing the number of days i spend running or exercising. i guess i am in the state of "come as it may" attitude. no matter what.. i am going to spend a week in camp and bond with my NS buddies.
next, with reference to the previous post.. yeah i am currently indulging myself to a new group of trailer music. Future World Music.. if you are interested. rather different style from TSFH but both are nice. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, June 27, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
NUS module reviews
thought that it would be easier to put all in one post and update annually for convenience. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.
year 1 semester 1: -
CS1010S GEM2027 MA1101R MA1102R ST1131
year 1 semester 1: -
CFG1001 EC1301 ES1102 GEM2901 LSM1302 PC1327 ST2131
year 2 semester 1: -
ES1541 GEK1521 MA2311 ST2132 ST2137
year 2 semester 2: -
MKT1003X SSA2202 ST3131 ST3232 ST3247
year 3 semester 1: -
EC2101 ST3233 ST3236 ST3243 ST4233
year 3 semester 2: -
DSC1007X FMS1205P SPH2101 ST3241 ST4232 ST4240
year 4 semester 1: -
ST3240 ST4231 ST4234
year 4 semester 2: -
GEK1900 ST3244 ST4242
final year project (FYP): ST4199
last updated: 10/06/2018
year 1 semester 1: -
CS1010S GEM2027 MA1101R MA1102R ST1131
year 1 semester 1: -
CFG1001 EC1301 ES1102 GEM2901 LSM1302 PC1327 ST2131
year 2 semester 1: -
ES1541 GEK1521 MA2311 ST2132 ST2137
year 2 semester 2: -
MKT1003X SSA2202 ST3131 ST3232 ST3247
year 3 semester 1: -
EC2101 ST3233 ST3236 ST3243 ST4233
year 3 semester 2: -
DSC1007X FMS1205P SPH2101 ST3241 ST4232 ST4240
year 4 semester 1: -
ST3240 ST4231 ST4234
year 4 semester 2: -
GEK1900 ST3244 ST4242
final year project (FYP): ST4199
last updated: 10/06/2018
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