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.

aqua vitae

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

unpredictability

yes this is an update of my life.

been awhile since my family really hang out for a good meal.. apart from Mother's Day a month ago. today was Father's Day and of course time was spent wisely with those living under the same roof as i. glad to be able to have these days with them. yeah while many would say treat everyday as days like Mother's Day and Father's Day but somehow i find that rather ridiculous. don't get me wrong, yes treasure them and care for them daily. just i think these specific days are singled out as reminders for appreciation and what not.

more often than not, people lack the initiative to show appreciation. no, i am not only talking about within family and friends.. even strangers. a simple "thank you" or a smile seems to be asking for a person's life these days. not complaining, just pointing out for the sake of argument. i think these days are good though. we all live in a very fast paced and busy lifestyle, especially in dear Singapore. every now and then, it would be good to acknowledge the things we tend to overlook on a daily basis.

moving on, i really don't know if i should dread this week or not. one half is all warnings signs indicating that this week will be a tough struggle. the other half is all positivity indicating the avenues of growth and self-discovery. nonetheless there is no running away from this week. i'm going to bring those two attitudes with me no matter.. they are my instincts and my instincts have brought me to where i am.. though not perfect but probably the best in the given circumstances. until next time then, cheers.

project submission

yes this is an update of my life.

been a while since i last updated here. still in the midst of pulling out a sting but i guess that will be take quite a while as well. still, i'm breathing and surviving.. not wasting too much time drawing circles in a corner. life goes on.

it is now the point in time of my internship where data cleaning and collection are done. we have moved on to the analysis part. yeah.. slightly more interesting than the last 6 weeks or so but that does not mean less stress and less work. in fact, it is the complete opposite. more work and more stress. just that the things needed to be done are not so mundane like the last 6 weeks or so.

the coming Wednesday is the first day we are expected to show all the deliverables expected from us. my partner in leading is in reservist and i am left to handle this week. this is the point in time when i am even more grateful to have awesome colleagues. thank goodness they are responsible and competent with their individual tasks. as we prepare to submit this project, i really hope that things will turn out okay. yeah.. might not be perfect but hopefully we will be let known that we are on the correct path. until next time then, cheers.

the young star

really heartbreaking to watch through all..

cornered

ever encounter such a situation?

the answer to a particular question is either option A or option B. you said A but then you realised it was probably not a good idea. you said B but then you realised it was probably not a good idea. then, even if you chose not to say anything, it was for sure not a good idea as well.

too often i find myself in this situation and i still can't figure what or how to say will be the best. not saying probably will not fly too. this does not apply to speeches.. actions as well. in the end, at times i choose an option that i feel inclined to say and let nature do the rest. at least, i will not have any regret of not voicing out when i think i should in days to come.

pretend

"can't pretend that i'm alright"

year two in review (NUS)

it is the time of summer again.. the frantic to think a little on what modules to take in the new academic year and new semester. looking back, year 2 has been more interesting than my freshman year. interesting in terms of what i learn and the workload as well. of course, the workload is increasing but the thing i like is that there are more specific topics in each module.. as compared to those introductory modules where they spam teach you concepts but not in great detail.

nonetheless, knowledge is knowledge. have to say kind of glad with what i have now.. though some grades did not turn out as well as i planned or hoped. no point regretting or pondering anyway.. only way is to go forward. i previously mentioned about posting reviews like i did last year. after couple of days, i've got them and posted them here today. the links are below.. hope they will be useful for those random visitors.

year 2 semester 1: -
ES1541     GEK1521     MA2311     ST2132     ST2137

year 2 semester 2: -
MKT1003X     SSA2202     ST3131     ST3232     ST3247

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

ES1541 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

ES1541: Exploring Science Communication Trough Popular Science

what do you learn?

in this module, you mainly learn to write an academic text. yes, academic text, not an essay. there are differences between the two, though the expected content is similar. just the writing style and citations are really different from those essays and composition you have been writing in the past few years of your education life. you will be exposed to reading academic journals and scientific texts. this is a compulsory module for science students of NUS.

how are you being graded?

you are graded purely from continual assessments (CAs) and not through any exams. yes, no midterms and no finals. the CAs, however, include 3 presentations (two group and one individual), your academic text (two drafts before final draft), reflections, peer review, synthesis writing and class participation.

my take on this module?

this module is really taxing. just looking at the number of CAs you might have guessed it as well. the CAs are spread out rather evenly across the entire semester. this module in a way forces you to explore all aspects of science and the scenes behind scientific concepts and what not. so, in a way, this module can be a good break from your major. the emphasis on classroom sharing makes this module slightly more interesting and engaging compared to other science modules. for those shy people, you will be given countless chances to learn to speak up.

advices?

like i mentioned, the CAs are crazy in numbers so make sure never do things at the very last minute. the first 6 weeks of the semester will require one to engage with many readings, so pace yourself. like i said, never a good idea to leave things to the last minute. the reflections writing don’t hold much weightage, so don’t sweat too much over it nor spend too much time on them. on the contrary, spend more time for your final draft of your academic text and your individual presentation. the latter relies on your academic text but don’t worry, if your text somehow isn’t good, it doesn’t really affect your individual presentation because the presentation focuses more on your delivery and not content. rehearse at home out loud in preparation for the presentation, it really really really helps a lot in terms of confidence and pace of your delivery. in fact, it is good to do so for the group presentation as well. time factor is key as well because i know of some tutors who will mark those who pays little attention to the time limit down rather heavily. last but not least, enjoy the module, enjoy the company and time with your classmates.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

GEK1521 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

GEK1521: Physics In The Life Sciences

what do you learn?

from the title of this module, it sounds like you learn biology and physics but in fact, taking this module is as good as taking triple sciences. yes.. biology, physics, chemistry. through this module, you get to learn in depth on the governing concepts of the three sciences, though there is a greater emphasis on physics.. duh, it is also a physics-coded module. naturally, there will be numerous calculations and many concepts to remember. this module cannot be taken by those majoring in physics.

how are you being graded?

you are graded just through continual assessments (CAs). MCQ class tests replace midterms and finals. these CAs include two class tests, tutorial attendance and term paper the class test occurs just after recess week and in the last week of the semester before reading week. for term paper, you are just expected to write something about physics that relates to everyday life.

my take on this module?

i never take physics since secondary two, so personally i find this module rather challenging. thank goodness i love math so the calculation parts are less painful. even so, i asked my friend who take physics during upper secondary and in JC and the response i get was the similar to mine. the content is scary. for a level 1000 general education module, the content is really very heavy, though the workload is alright. the term paper might take quite some time but you got almost the entire semester to do anyway.

advices?

for those who don’t love science or calculations, this module is never a good idea for you. triple science students might serve as a great advantage for this module. like i mentioned earlier, the term paper takes time to be done well. the weightage is rather as well. as for preparation for the MCQ class tests, know your lecture notes well.. very well. they don’t just test simple and straightforward stuff. of course, practise your tutorial questions might help as well.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

MA2311 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

MA2311: Techniques In Advanced Calculus

what do you learn?

you will be exposed to advance calculus concepts such as series convergence/divergence, multiple integrations, further differentiations, Lagrange’s multiplier, change of variable formula for multiple integrals and many more. vectors, planes and 2D/3D visualisation will be your good friends  for the course of this module. this module is an alternative to MA2108 for statistics major students.

how are you being graded?

this module is slightly scary because of the way it is graded. midterms 20% and finals 80%. well, at least for the time when i was taking this module. not sure if this distribution applies to subsequent semesters.

my take on this module?

it took me quite some time to get used to the “language” of this module. however, weeks later, one would probably get used to it. the exam papers are made to test heavily on the basic concepts. when you read the questions, you will know so. the questions are made in a way that it is simple to comprehend but challenging to handle and write your thoughts out. simply put, the questions avoid giving complex equations and what not.. but rather they give simple ideas that make you think quite a bit. while i find this module slightly challenging, i think this module forces you to get a grasp of the basic concepts rather than memorising and vomiting “tailored” answers. pessimist will call this abstract.

advices?

basic concepts. circle your thoughts, ideas and answers around them. if you know you are unable to get the final answer for a particular question in either of the exams, don’t panic and don’t give up. there are lots of partial credit marks. write down your ideas and thought process. doing so not only get you decent marks but also might end up enlightening you. also, pay close attention to the lectures for this module relies quite heavily on intuition and simple thought process which are given through speech and not through the notes.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

ST2132 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

ST2132: Mathematical Statistics

what do you learn?

this module is more of the final module that is really content heavy and that is really loaded with theoretical statistics. to me, this module is sort of a build up on ST1131 and ST2131. this is a compulsory module for numerous majors. by far, this is the heaviest content statistical module because even higher level statistical modules emphasise more on few concepts and topics but this module is like a giant net. its contents include method of moments, maximum likelihood and many other topics. 

how are you being graded?

like most of the mathematics and statistics module, the grade for the module relies heavily on exams. in this case, midterms and finals will give you your overall grade.

my take on this module?

the first half of this module, in other words those covered prior to midterms, is repetitive of other statistical modules. you learn the various distributions and probabilities. pretty straightforward, hence the slightly easy midterms. those after that are new and rather complex at first glance. the final paper was rather challenging. well, assessments aside, the things you learn in this module is really useful and need in future statistical modules. tutorials can be challenging as well, if you intend to try during the course of the semester.. lol.

advices?

practise the tutorial questions and past year papers in preparation for the exams. by now one should already know that there isn’t many shortcuts in such modules.. one has to be exposed to various questions and try to ensure you are understanding the concepts taught in the module. for the semester when i took this module, the final paper was both challenging and lengthy but fret not.. just doing at your quick but cautious pace and be careful with calculations. don’t worry about finishing the paper or having to skip some parts/questions. last minute cramming of knowledge is not advisable considering the amount of content this module has.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

ST2137 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

ST2137: Computer Aided Data Analysis

what do you learn?

while this is a statistics module, i know there are numerous non-statistics students who took this module and found this very useful to them. this module basically teaches you to handle data by using programs such as SAS, R, SPSS. these programs are useful in more than just the statistics course of study. concepts taught and used include one-way analysis of variance, non-parametric tests, resampling, simple simulations and others. 

how are you being graded?

this module grades you on tutorial attendance, group project, midterms and finals. i can understand the need to “force” students to go for tutorial because after all the main takeaways from this module are from the tutorial classes. the group project is used as a gauge to see how you could use the three programs taught to make data analysis. ohh, a bonus grading will be participation in forum. bonus.. so even if you don’t write anything and be active on the IVLE forum, you will be fine.

my take on this module?

this module isn’t exactly difficult but i wouldn’t say it is easy as well. firstly, you are learning 3 programs. this takes time to get used to unless you have prior knowledge on how to use them. the tutorial practices are very useful in assisting you with the understanding and using of the programs. as for the project, just appreciate the thought process and what not when doing it, don’t sweat too much over it.

advices?

consistent work is needed for once you lag, the amount of doubts will definitely snowball almost instantly. it is sort of programming after all. try the tutorials before hand though i understand certain programs cannot be obtain free from the internet via legal means. the R program is free though. so at least try a little before heading for the tutorial class itself. as for the exam papers, know the basics of the program and those of the statistical concepts taught. these will help you in the true/false questions of the exams. make use of your cheatsheet and write down examples from your tutorials as subsequent questions of the papers might need them.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

MKT1003X review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

MKT1003X: Marketing

what do you learn?

well, for starters, you learn marketing.. duh, lol. yeah, really, hell lot of concepts and knowledge on marketing. level 1000 modules then to be similar. the class would love to pump in all the foundation knowledge, hence the extensive amount of information learned.this module teaches you the basics of marketing such as SWOT analysis, consumer buying process, advertising, supply chain, market segmentation and many more. pretty interesting module to take but revision wise can be rather tiring and tedious.

how are you being graded?

like any other usual business modules, CAs play quite a role in your final grade as well. in this case, your CAs come from group project, individual report, subject pool, tutorial participation and finals. for group project, you are expected to come up with a report before presenting near the end of the semester. individual report is relatively manageable. subject pool, in case you have never heard of this term before, is you participating in survey experiments conducted in the school of business to earn your marls. talk at least once in each tutorial for the participation part.

my take on this module?

interest is very important when it comes to me deciding which modules to take and of course i will go back to it at the end of the course. personally, i find this module rather interesting and somewhat useful in helping me to understand the market out there a little. furthermore, the statistics field is venturing into marketing in recent years.. so who knows.. my major might just be useful in marketing world someday. at least i can say i have prior marketing knowledge. the CAs and finals are manageable i guess.. not too easy nor too difficult anyway.

advices?

pay attention to tutorials and do take mock test papers or past year papers seriously. tutorials can allow you to gain insights in tackling marketing questions and understanding the topics covered. mock practices gear you up for the finals and also help you pick out areas you lack clear understanding in. subject pool is easy marks.. go do those tasks as soon as possible. don’t wait for a later date then start to hunt for subject pool to do.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

SSA2202 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

SSA2202: Changing Landscapes Of Singapore

what do you learn?

this is essentially a geography Singapore studies module. you get to learn how Singapore landscapes have adapted and changed over the years. as Singapore grows the needs and wants of its citizens varies. the government’s goals carry. as such, this module open your eyes to how landscapes have been shaped according to these and what not. you will get to learn how to appreciate them as well and also look beyond aspects of our daily lives that we tend to take for granted more often than not.

how are you being graded?

arts module.. naturally a lot of writing. you are graded through an individual field trip report, group report, tutorial attendance and finals. the field trip report “forces” you to explore cool places.. not nice to write about it though.. lol. similar things can be said for the group report. finals.. spam write essays.

my take on this module?

very interesting and insightful module to consider. the stuff to learn and read is cool to know but no cool to write in reports and essays.. let alone taking exams. well, personally i don’t like writing essay so this was a drawback to me. then again, most Singapore studies modules have essay writing in one of your CAs. the reading materials can be rather intensive but if need be, lie to yourself that you are reading a storybook or novel.

advices?

to be honest, i can think of any really constructive advices to give besides go enjoy yourself. enjoy the knowledge, enjoy the field trips. during tutorials, question and challenge any ideas and what not. the more you think the more answers you will get for your questions.. then the more interesting stuff you gain from this module.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

ST3131 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

ST3131: Regression Analysis

what do you learn?

remember days in secondary school where you learn y=mx+c straight lines? yeah this is the slightly more complicated version of that. okay i make it sound too easy. while it is relatively easier as compared to other modules, the stuff you learn include simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and generalised linear model. you get to learn how to carry out regression analysis via various means. 

how are you being graded?

you are being graded through midterms, group project and finals. in terms of weightage, each weight varies from semester to semester and from module coordinator to module coordinator.

my take on this module?

this module, personally, is relatively easy as compared to other level 3000 statistics module. hell, might even be easier than some of the lower level modules. the concepts being taught are not that difficult to not understand and what not. tutorials prepared you well for the exam papers. as for the group project, i think it provides me with the chance to actually try out all that i have learned in this module on a real data. as the scope of the module is narrowed to regression analysis, finding a suitable data might be challenging for some. my group took quite some time before settling on our final one. this module is well-known for a fairly steep bell curve as well.. just letting you take note.

advices?

make minimal mistakes. this is a module that even half or one mark makes quite an impact. i know of people who did equally well with the CAs but somehow our grades differ quite a bit. so i guess what define your grades would be mainly your careless mistakes. read the questions carefully. piece of advice for your cheatsheet is to copy tutorial examples. of course, get those general important formulas down but most of your space would be examples. like i mentioned earlier, tutorial questions are useful in your preparation. reading of lecture notes.. not so much.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

ST3232 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

ST3232: Design And Analysis Of Experiments

what do you learn?

this module uses purely R and i am sure that after this module, your skills in R will improve. as for content, this module covers topics related to the design and analysis of experiments. you get to learn countless designs and their rationale and what not. also, you get to learn a few more hypothesis to test for differences in sample mean. if you were to notice already, this module is listed under the biostatistics list and i guess it is so because of the nature of its content. the designs and skills learned are more applicable to analysing scientific studies.. those lab studies kind.

how are you being graded?

you are graded according to tutorial attendance, midterms and finals. for tutorial attendance, you just have to turn up for lectures because one of the lecture slot will likely be your tutorial slot. midterms and finals are open book papers.

my take on this module?

well, while you can bring in whatever paper you think might help you with the examinations, this module requires some degree of studying and understanding. it is not a module that once you see it for say once or twice, you will get it. hell no.. in fact far from it. the content is rather heavy but as you slowly understand the concepts, things might turn out easier and easier. not many CAs but heavy content.

advices?

do your tutorials. understand the codes the lecturer gives. these two things are so important that i cannot emphasise enough. one, the exam questions are somewhat similar to tutorial ones in terms of difficulty.. although unlikely you will be asked to write one big chunk of code. two, before you realise it R code makes up like 75% of the module and if you don’t understand from the start, trust me it will snowball big time. three, once you done those two well, you might just ace this module. so yeah.. really do take the tutorials seriously. it is okay if you find yourself not being able to answer most of the questions initially. so long you understand every answer and every line of coding the lecturer gives. start revision early. yes, even if it is open book, there is some kick to it.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

ST3247 review (NUS)

DISCLAIMER: firstly, i am not a professional writer, so if there are mistakes in my language, move on. secondly, the review is mostly based on opinions, so i would advise you to google for more reviews to get a diverse take on the modules you are interested in. thirdly, module details change every semester, so do not expect every assessment will stick. last but not the least, i will not talk about grades. hope this is useful for you, cheers.

ST3247: Simulation

what do you learn?

in this module, you will really learn how to make full use of statistical software R Studio to assist you in handling real life situations. you get to learn how to use realistic models to analyse real phenomenon through simulation studies. you will get to learn to generate discrete/continuous random variables and variance reduction.

how are you being graded?

you are graded through couple of submissions of assignments, midterms and finals. the number of submissions might vary from year to year though the weightage will be similar to midterms i guess.

my take on this module?

i find this module rather challenging but still kind of interesting. higher level modules are more or less this kind.. very focused and practical. though the content is heavy, the content isn’t as vast as previous level modules. the exam papers are rather challenging to me though. the assignments were still manageable. just double check your answers with those around you. some of the answers might vary from person to person but just check for the steps and what not.

advices?

constantly revisit your lecture notes. the things taught in this module will not be rooted into your head that quickly. constant revision and understanding is needed. also, try to see the big picture of things. like this module teaches you to simulate, ultimately, a real life scenario and what not. keep questioning yourself things like “what does this chapter do to help my understanding of the ultimate simulation process” or “which part of the big picture this concepts will fall into place”. i took quite awhile before realising this and by then it was a little too late but not hopeless. assignments might help you in this area.. so take them seriously. aim for full or near-to-full marks for the weightage is great and these submissions will cushion or even pull your overall grades up.

click here to see the modules i have read and their respective reviews. do feel free to contact me via Telegram @alvinngjh for any questions or what not.

60

yes this an update of my life.

in the blink of an eye, the year is almost halfway through. i have been living day by day, telling myself to make use of the weekdays to do meaningful stuff in school and now, at work. every week i look forward to the weekends where i can wind down and relax before another week begins. week after week after week this carries on. day matters more than date so naturally did not pay special attention to the month i was living in. but recently, a friend pointed out that it is June already and that half of 2016 has passed by.

wow.. i am not shocked at how fast time flies but rather more shocked at how caught up i am with the things i have at hand to even try and figure that months are flying by. i guess it is like i thought i have been looking forward to near events such as the weekends that make me oblivious to the timeline. nonetheless, i took few steps back and take a look at myself and realised that i am alright with time flying this fast for i have making full use of it as much as i can remember.

moving on, i came across the promotional video of my secondary school celebrating its 60th birthday really soon. i'm proud to see my batch mate being part of this "music video" i guess.. it really brings back nostalgic memories. if your chinese is as bad as mine, there are chinese subtitles.. yeah not so helpful but for me i read better than i listen i guess.

the homecoming dinner though is such a turn off. $100 per head for a good dinner in school is crazy. i would rather go back and visit for free whenever i am available. i wonder how many would actually pay to go for that. yeah it will gather people and what not.. but the price is so.. unaffordable for students. ohh wells.. even if i am rich i wonder if i would pay that price.. because the price and the expected deliverables do not really match well in my own head. until next time then, cheers.

direction

young, not fabulous

been a while since i talk about a movie i recently caught and what not. so here i am today to share a bit on my thoughts on "Young & Fabulous". caught the Singapore movie yesterday in the cinema. personally, i found the storyline rather refreshing. Singapore films, however, have some common features.. regardless of the directors and what not. they will have some sad scene then scenes that toy with your emotions before heading to the ending. these sad scene is repetitive though.. like across many Singapore movies, it will be some accident then hospital then coma or whatever.

yeah, that cliche accident aside, the story was refreshing as the movie explores current age's teenagers' and parents' problem. slight flaw was that the movie tried to squeeze in so many issues in a given time that some parts felt a little choppy.. like "touch-and-go" scenes. nonetheless, the storyline is refreshing as it also explored the course of cosplaying.. something Singapore movies yet to showcase if i remember right. let me get this straight, i'm not a crazy fan of it or what but i still found the movie pretty cool to explore such an area.

so.. to watch or not? i would say yeah.. go ahead and watch. ignore those classic cliche scenes and enjoy the story.

wide eye gaze

little recharge

yes this is an update of my life.

sacrificing a little of sleep time so as to enjoy my time off from work can come at a cost. recently i feel as though i have minimal amount of energy being recharged over the night. the weird thing is that every now and then i would try to head to bed a little earlier as well. but the same thing happens again.. morning me the lethargic me. not sure if this is due to the fact that i am sacrificing my sleep or the fact that my body/mind hates waking up before 7am on weekdays.

you see, thing is i love to sleep and enjoy sleeping but somehow the quality is probably not very good. nonetheless, i am still surviving well as of now i guess. occasional shots of caffeine sure does the trick at work as well.

anyway, couple of days ago had my results for last semester released as well. to be honest? i was expecting better results from myself.. then i would not have spend another S/U on an elective module. ohh wells, what is done is done. time to catch up to steam and plan for next semester at the end of this year. i was reminded to talk about this after seeing a recent surge in visits to module review posts i have on my blog. shall post those for my year 2 modules in due time as well. until next time then, cheers.

king of assists

what a season this guy had.. really hope he will break EPL records with Arsenal.