yes this is an update of my life.
got into the new level of stress and roles for my CSDA internship. as busy as ever but i guess i am more comfortable now as compare to last week. that is a good thing i guess. through the last few weeks i realise one bad thing about myself as well. i am a little workaholic. then i remembered a saying that says something like the reward for competence is more work. well.. hell no i shan't power through my work. so have been reminding myself to take little breaks in between work and what not. still productive though.
however, a good thing is that i have surprised myself about how i am able to juggle my lifestyle. remember me saying no matter what i need to sacrifice something? yeah.. longer night rest is what i cast aside for now. been on a playlist while working as well. a playlist that i have neglected for a very wrong time. chinese songs haha.. my mother tongue. refreshing i guess. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
RiPod
yes this is an update of my life.
forgot to mention something a little sad thing that happened the other day. well, superficial sadness i guess. so my iPod kind of gave up some half a month ago. even after visiting the Apple repair store, i was still told that there was no repair for the iPod. yeah, the device is not dead. RIP iPod. maybe that is why i had to get the 64GB iphone.. lol.
anyway, what a tiring Wednesday. two meetings and a little rushing here and there for the last couple of days. supposed to go for a jog today but ended up not.. because my body is showing signs of breaking down a little. shall rest a little more today and tomorrow. until next time then, cheers.
forgot to mention something a little sad thing that happened the other day. well, superficial sadness i guess. so my iPod kind of gave up some half a month ago. even after visiting the Apple repair store, i was still told that there was no repair for the iPod. yeah, the device is not dead. RIP iPod. maybe that is why i had to get the 64GB iphone.. lol.
anyway, what a tiring Wednesday. two meetings and a little rushing here and there for the last couple of days. supposed to go for a jog today but ended up not.. because my body is showing signs of breaking down a little. shall rest a little more today and tomorrow. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Sunday, May 22, 2016
that boulder
yes this is an update of my life.
so now i face the responsibility that i mentioned in previous post. Friday was kind of the handover and there isn't much time to rest. weekends spent doing some of the needed job. hopefully can clear what is expected to be cleared by tomorrow tomorrow. feel as though a boulder is sitting on my shoulders but the comfort comes from the awesome partner and the awesome team members i have. really hope all will go through smoothly and what not.
been trying to balance that work-life lifestyle as well. so far? not so bad.. yet. been able to find time to hang out and watch my shows and exercise. though shows are kind of behind.. and maybe exercise. haha but by just a little. shall maintain my goal and keep living such lifestyle. some sleep has to be compromised but otherwise still surviving well. until next time then, cheers.
so now i face the responsibility that i mentioned in previous post. Friday was kind of the handover and there isn't much time to rest. weekends spent doing some of the needed job. hopefully can clear what is expected to be cleared by tomorrow tomorrow. feel as though a boulder is sitting on my shoulders but the comfort comes from the awesome partner and the awesome team members i have. really hope all will go through smoothly and what not.
been trying to balance that work-life lifestyle as well. so far? not so bad.. yet. been able to find time to hang out and watch my shows and exercise. though shows are kind of behind.. and maybe exercise. haha but by just a little. shall maintain my goal and keep living such lifestyle. some sleep has to be compromised but otherwise still surviving well. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
looming responsibility
yes this is an update of my life.
the internship is going to be more stressful than before. with the more senior intern leaving soon, one of my colleague and i will be taking his role and responsibilities. i can imagine the mad rush and what not that will be disturbing us almost everyday. nonetheless, i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks and am sure to learn more in the remaining time to come. until next time then, cheers.
the internship is going to be more stressful than before. with the more senior intern leaving soon, one of my colleague and i will be taking his role and responsibilities. i can imagine the mad rush and what not that will be disturbing us almost everyday. nonetheless, i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks and am sure to learn more in the remaining time to come. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Monday, May 16, 2016
office virus
yes this is an update of my life.
today, offices are air-conditioned. therefore, they are also enclosed in a given confined space. sadly, knowing this fact, there are bound to be idiots to spread germs all the time. my nose is a little itchy now thanks to some inconsiderate idiot. the comical thing is the person is not an intern. full-timer more dumb than a young intern.. well done. while some people who experience unusual cough and sneeze are smart enough to wear masks, there are still idiots who think their pride is worth more than their colleagues' health. ohh wells.. time to spam special fluids to counter the small signs of sickness. until next time then, cheers.
today, offices are air-conditioned. therefore, they are also enclosed in a given confined space. sadly, knowing this fact, there are bound to be idiots to spread germs all the time. my nose is a little itchy now thanks to some inconsiderate idiot. the comical thing is the person is not an intern. full-timer more dumb than a young intern.. well done. while some people who experience unusual cough and sneeze are smart enough to wear masks, there are still idiots who think their pride is worth more than their colleagues' health. ohh wells.. time to spam special fluids to counter the small signs of sickness. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
tales from trains
yes this is an update of my life.
so been commuting on public transport quite a lot ever since my internship started last week. in the morning, i would see sleep faces and experience quiet train rides. i guess everyone just dislike being up early and heading to work at that hour. trips back are more interesting with more smiles, joy and laughter around. naturally, some would pour out stories and rants as they made their way back home for warmth and comfort. i've chanced upon numerous tales from those loud talkers who wish to announce their life stories to the people around. i guess i shall share some as days go by and when i do not wish to bore you people with my work related stories. so yeah.. look forward to that. i am looking forward to share as well. mean time, i shall enjoy my final hours of the weekend. until next time then, cheers.
so been commuting on public transport quite a lot ever since my internship started last week. in the morning, i would see sleep faces and experience quiet train rides. i guess everyone just dislike being up early and heading to work at that hour. trips back are more interesting with more smiles, joy and laughter around. naturally, some would pour out stories and rants as they made their way back home for warmth and comfort. i've chanced upon numerous tales from those loud talkers who wish to announce their life stories to the people around. i guess i shall share some as days go by and when i do not wish to bore you people with my work related stories. so yeah.. look forward to that. i am looking forward to share as well. mean time, i shall enjoy my final hours of the weekend. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
one month
yes this is an update of my life.
one week of work is over. getting familiar and less of a stranger to my fellow colleagues. getting in pace of the workload and speed. getting in sync with the expectations dawned upon us. however, still not getting used to waking up early. wonder if i ever get used to it though.. haha. when it comes to work, one week really feels like a month.
ohh wells, finding time to catch up with friends seem challenging as well. some might also have their very own work schedule. nonetheless, i hope i can catch up with all those close to me at least once or twice during this summer break. shall treasure my weekend for now. until next time then, cheers.
one week of work is over. getting familiar and less of a stranger to my fellow colleagues. getting in pace of the workload and speed. getting in sync with the expectations dawned upon us. however, still not getting used to waking up early. wonder if i ever get used to it though.. haha. when it comes to work, one week really feels like a month.
ohh wells, finding time to catch up with friends seem challenging as well. some might also have their very own work schedule. nonetheless, i hope i can catch up with all those close to me at least once or twice during this summer break. shall treasure my weekend for now. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
creed
i don't play the game but i am excited for this. can't get the original video but this is the best i can get.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
start rolling
yes this is an update of my life.
seems like this is the first update ever since i started on my internship attachment on Monday.. well Friday if you considered the workshop day as the first day as well.. though i think i updated on that earlier. anyway, yes, the real work has started since the middle of Monday. our "training phase" was over within the first half of that day and we dived straight into real work.
the experience so far has been rather torturous yet fruitful. i have really learned a lot so far. at least this internship do not give me redundant tasks to do.. like those of pouring tea/coffee, photocopying, blind data entry and what not. also, you do realise i do not disclose much in detail of what i do but i have my reasons and i hope you understand. first, this is an ongoing research that handles sensitive data.. and i do not trust myself much with words. i'm a statistics student not an English language expert. next, we interns signed a non-disclosure form as well and what we discuss and analysed tend to be kept confidential within those walls.
so yeah.. good start to the internship.. besides the less me-time and heavy workload. hope this will go smoothly and i will have a really fruitful time this summer. until next time then, cheers.
seems like this is the first update ever since i started on my internship attachment on Monday.. well Friday if you considered the workshop day as the first day as well.. though i think i updated on that earlier. anyway, yes, the real work has started since the middle of Monday. our "training phase" was over within the first half of that day and we dived straight into real work.
the experience so far has been rather torturous yet fruitful. i have really learned a lot so far. at least this internship do not give me redundant tasks to do.. like those of pouring tea/coffee, photocopying, blind data entry and what not. also, you do realise i do not disclose much in detail of what i do but i have my reasons and i hope you understand. first, this is an ongoing research that handles sensitive data.. and i do not trust myself much with words. i'm a statistics student not an English language expert. next, we interns signed a non-disclosure form as well and what we discuss and analysed tend to be kept confidential within those walls.
so yeah.. good start to the internship.. besides the less me-time and heavy workload. hope this will go smoothly and i will have a really fruitful time this summer. until next time then, cheers.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016
tip of the iceberg
yes this is an update of my life.
my plan for the summer break is simple yet complex. work, play, exercise. somehow i think while these will stick.. the time distribution for each might have to be adjusted. my original plan on the distribution seems a little unrealistic considering the amount of work i have to do in this internship. cannot really compromise my exercise time.. so i guess less of me-time if the time i am going to spend hanging out stays the same. simple math.
had a little homework related to work this weekend. torturous but i hope it is because it was my first experience handling such data and information. shall strive to work more efficiently compared to this time or i will be in for a really bad time in the next month of data cleaning. until next time then, cheers.
my plan for the summer break is simple yet complex. work, play, exercise. somehow i think while these will stick.. the time distribution for each might have to be adjusted. my original plan on the distribution seems a little unrealistic considering the amount of work i have to do in this internship. cannot really compromise my exercise time.. so i guess less of me-time if the time i am going to spend hanging out stays the same. simple math.
had a little homework related to work this weekend. torturous but i hope it is because it was my first experience handling such data and information. shall strive to work more efficiently compared to this time or i will be in for a really bad time in the next month of data cleaning. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, May 6, 2016
orientation workshop
yes this is an update on my life.
feeling really tired now. not the tiredness from hard work but more of the tiredness of not used to waking up so early. yeah had to wake up early to attend a workshop pertaining to what i will be doing in the next few months of internship. traveling to NUS all the way from the east of Singapore is no joke.. i just got reminded of that today. previously during the exams i stayed on campus hence the no need to really wake up so early to commute. well, guess i have to get used to this anyway.
so yeah the workshop was tiring though not as tiring as waking up early to commute today. learned quite a bit of stuff today and of course get to know my colleagues a little more. got a glimpse of what i will be doing over the course of the internship and i have to say this honestly.. i don't know to look forward to it or feel fearful about it. the workload and expectations can be a little scary though i know such an experience is what i seek in internships.. not the experience of doing meaningless chores. guess i shall embrace this opportunity and work hard. until next time then, cheers.
feeling really tired now. not the tiredness from hard work but more of the tiredness of not used to waking up so early. yeah had to wake up early to attend a workshop pertaining to what i will be doing in the next few months of internship. traveling to NUS all the way from the east of Singapore is no joke.. i just got reminded of that today. previously during the exams i stayed on campus hence the no need to really wake up so early to commute. well, guess i have to get used to this anyway.
so yeah the workshop was tiring though not as tiring as waking up early to commute today. learned quite a bit of stuff today and of course get to know my colleagues a little more. got a glimpse of what i will be doing over the course of the internship and i have to say this honestly.. i don't know to look forward to it or feel fearful about it. the workload and expectations can be a little scary though i know such an experience is what i seek in internships.. not the experience of doing meaningless chores. guess i shall embrace this opportunity and work hard. until next time then, cheers.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
final round
yes this is an update of my life.
was too tired to update yesterday after my final paper. nonetheless, here i am.. better late than never. so yes, finals are over for me. though i was really regretful and sad about yesterday's paper. i knew i could have done better. i knew that my performance in this paper will likely pull the overall grade for this module down. my mind was so uptight and focused on that thought that i practically did not enjoy the end-of-school feeling yesterday. now, moving on, i shall treasure the next few days before working as an intern from Monday onwards.
by treasuring of course not to waste the days and hours on sleeping and leisure activities. there are matters to handle pertaining to the upcoming internship. of course, there is the moving out of campus part which i will be doing so tomorrow. Friday, a workshop in preparation for the internship. weekends.. the usual tuition classes. packed summer. good or bad?
i remembered last summer i signed up to be a senior in two of the orientation camps. my goal of that summer was to have fun and get involved in orientation. that goal was achieved. through the course of those two orientation camps, i had great deal of fun preparing and participating in the activities. while at times i got really busy and what not, i'm glad i did and joined what i had last summer. the goal for this summer and next summer would be gaining a little work experience. on route to doing so. hopefully, the experience will be good. until next time then, cheers.
was too tired to update yesterday after my final paper. nonetheless, here i am.. better late than never. so yes, finals are over for me. though i was really regretful and sad about yesterday's paper. i knew i could have done better. i knew that my performance in this paper will likely pull the overall grade for this module down. my mind was so uptight and focused on that thought that i practically did not enjoy the end-of-school feeling yesterday. now, moving on, i shall treasure the next few days before working as an intern from Monday onwards.
by treasuring of course not to waste the days and hours on sleeping and leisure activities. there are matters to handle pertaining to the upcoming internship. of course, there is the moving out of campus part which i will be doing so tomorrow. Friday, a workshop in preparation for the internship. weekends.. the usual tuition classes. packed summer. good or bad?
i remembered last summer i signed up to be a senior in two of the orientation camps. my goal of that summer was to have fun and get involved in orientation. that goal was achieved. through the course of those two orientation camps, i had great deal of fun preparing and participating in the activities. while at times i got really busy and what not, i'm glad i did and joined what i had last summer. the goal for this summer and next summer would be gaining a little work experience. on route to doing so. hopefully, the experience will be good. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
mayday
yes this is an update of my life.
the previous paper i had was on Thursday and the next paper, which happen to my last one as well, will be on Tuesday. gosh 5 days later. one does not take 5 full days to revise a module as well. i am basically done with my revision for the Tuesday's paper. just going to do light reading and what not and literally wait for the paper to come. Tuesday 5pm.
actually the mood i have been having for the last couple of days is more or less in the post-semester mood. not much a mood to do any school work and what not. just looking forward to the summer break and to an extent start on my internship experience. ohh wells.. tick tock tick tock. until next time then, cheers.
the previous paper i had was on Thursday and the next paper, which happen to my last one as well, will be on Tuesday. gosh 5 days later. one does not take 5 full days to revise a module as well. i am basically done with my revision for the Tuesday's paper. just going to do light reading and what not and literally wait for the paper to come. Tuesday 5pm.
actually the mood i have been having for the last couple of days is more or less in the post-semester mood. not much a mood to do any school work and what not. just looking forward to the summer break and to an extent start on my internship experience. ohh wells.. tick tock tick tock. until next time then, cheers.
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