yes this is an update of my life.
i can hardly breathe right now.. probably from my own personal expectations set forth by yours truly. this period is coincidentally a very busy period as well as a final year student. this is the period where writing of my FYP is peaking. this is the period where i am hunting jobs. this is the period where i have to head for interview and entry tests. regardless of all these, there remains only 24 hours in a day.
despite not having midterms, i somehow feel as stressed as any other recess week. new form of stress i guess.. not purely from school work but from all directions and aspects of my life. i find my hours of my days to be packed as i feel myself being cornered day by day. in such times, i only hope for two things. one, mental strength to pull through and work through everything in the best possible way without any regrets at the end of the day. two, physical strength to cope with my slightly short of sleep and what not.
i have so much that i want to talk about and what not.. those more fun stuff but i can hardly find the time. hopefully i get to my usual habit of updating here about other more fun stuff real soon. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
nail
yes this is an update of my life.
remember those times when your teachers and probably some parents tell you that there is greater things to worry about than just poor results or examinations? yeah i remember hearing those many many years ago.. i never really take those words seriously. then as i grew older i began realising what exactly they meant. what are things that could make me worry more than those? interviews.
yeah that mild anxiety is real. what i have learned so far in recent days is that if out of 100, you give yourself a 60 in readiness and confidence in taking on an interview, you are actually probably at 45 or so. just like major exams, interview chances come once per application. that's it.. those couple of minutes will write out your chances of being hired. the stress and expectation is real. you have to think more on your feet compared to exams. you have to focus more compared to exams. no one cares about your body language in exams, but in an interview it says something.
i believe which each interview i learn something new and so far that notion stays. i remain positive as i power through, hoping to nail subsequent interviews with greater confidence and precision. until next time then, cheers.
remember those times when your teachers and probably some parents tell you that there is greater things to worry about than just poor results or examinations? yeah i remember hearing those many many years ago.. i never really take those words seriously. then as i grew older i began realising what exactly they meant. what are things that could make me worry more than those? interviews.
yeah that mild anxiety is real. what i have learned so far in recent days is that if out of 100, you give yourself a 60 in readiness and confidence in taking on an interview, you are actually probably at 45 or so. just like major exams, interview chances come once per application. that's it.. those couple of minutes will write out your chances of being hired. the stress and expectation is real. you have to think more on your feet compared to exams. you have to focus more compared to exams. no one cares about your body language in exams, but in an interview it says something.
i believe which each interview i learn something new and so far that notion stays. i remain positive as i power through, hoping to nail subsequent interviews with greater confidence and precision. until next time then, cheers.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
71
yes this is an update of my life.
in a blink of the eye, the long CNY break is ending. well got to say this CNY started off rather rocky with certain things i hope that would not happen happening. nonetheless, things were more or less better thereafter. good food, good company, good times. having won $71 thus far, i am fairly happy with where i am now in terms of CNY winnings haha.. i wonder if i can match or beat last year's record.
moving forward, the week ahead will not be smooth i guess. so many things that require my attention will start to flood in starting in the morning. just found out a new deadline that will happen on Tuesday. slight panic mode on.. haha. then there is the tutorial presentation and yet another interview. fingers crossed. first riding practical lesson as well. eventful week.. but i kind of fear it a little as well. let's see how this goes. until next time then, cheers.
in a blink of the eye, the long CNY break is ending. well got to say this CNY started off rather rocky with certain things i hope that would not happen happening. nonetheless, things were more or less better thereafter. good food, good company, good times. having won $71 thus far, i am fairly happy with where i am now in terms of CNY winnings haha.. i wonder if i can match or beat last year's record.
moving forward, the week ahead will not be smooth i guess. so many things that require my attention will start to flood in starting in the morning. just found out a new deadline that will happen on Tuesday. slight panic mode on.. haha. then there is the tutorial presentation and yet another interview. fingers crossed. first riding practical lesson as well. eventful week.. but i kind of fear it a little as well. let's see how this goes. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Thursday, February 15, 2018
radio silence
yes this is an update of my life.
well, first off pardon for the near one week of radio silence here. was really busy juggling many stuff at one go. with CNY approaching, i can get a slight breather off the usual work i am really busy with and update here.. so here i am right now.
just have one main thing that happened over the period of radio silence which i want to make special mention about. class 2B.. yeah i have finally dragged my ass to enrol myself into riding classes. have always wanted to do this for quite a few years but always finding a reason to postpone and what not. finally couple days ago i took the leap. yeah naturally my parents weren't very supportive but i can understand where they are coming from. nonetheless, i am also a grown up who is the sole person responsible for my own well-being. i cannot compromise my aims as well. hence, as i step into these classes or if i ever own a motorcycle, i will definitely be a safe rider. i have to.. for my sake and for their sake.
so yeah, started with circuit orientation earlier today. real practical lessons starting soon. those lame ass theory lessons are filling my recess week as well. no midterms so why not. apart from this, i have been busy hunting jobs and attending functions pertaining to that aspect. now time to rest and enjoy CNY. until next time then, cheers.
well, first off pardon for the near one week of radio silence here. was really busy juggling many stuff at one go. with CNY approaching, i can get a slight breather off the usual work i am really busy with and update here.. so here i am right now.
just have one main thing that happened over the period of radio silence which i want to make special mention about. class 2B.. yeah i have finally dragged my ass to enrol myself into riding classes. have always wanted to do this for quite a few years but always finding a reason to postpone and what not. finally couple days ago i took the leap. yeah naturally my parents weren't very supportive but i can understand where they are coming from. nonetheless, i am also a grown up who is the sole person responsible for my own well-being. i cannot compromise my aims as well. hence, as i step into these classes or if i ever own a motorcycle, i will definitely be a safe rider. i have to.. for my sake and for their sake.
so yeah, started with circuit orientation earlier today. real practical lessons starting soon. those lame ass theory lessons are filling my recess week as well. no midterms so why not. apart from this, i have been busy hunting jobs and attending functions pertaining to that aspect. now time to rest and enjoy CNY. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, February 9, 2018
Thursday, February 8, 2018
technical chinese
yes this is an update of my life.
so this afternoon i had a very interesting and memorable experience in school. i had a rather formal lunch with some of the big shots of the school. when i mean big shots, yeah really big shots.. i will just let your imagination and thoughts run wild. not comfortable sharing details of individuals but all i can say is that it involved students and staffs.
nonetheless, moving on, yeah it was the most stressful and edgy meal i ever had in my life. got to say the food is amazing though. my soup appetiser was thick and very flavourful. my main salmon was tender and well cooked to perfection. desserts.. ohh my goodness.. damn brownies are sweet and nice. the afternoon tea with cookie were a good closing to a sumptuous meal. my stomach was in heaven but my mind was in a marathon. so stressed haha and one thing i learned through the session is that my chinese might be average but when it comes to technical chinese terms.. dear me i sound like a non-chinese speaking person.. haha.
well, slightly glad that this obligatory lunch is done. will never forget the experience and the taste of the food there though. until next time then, cheers.
so this afternoon i had a very interesting and memorable experience in school. i had a rather formal lunch with some of the big shots of the school. when i mean big shots, yeah really big shots.. i will just let your imagination and thoughts run wild. not comfortable sharing details of individuals but all i can say is that it involved students and staffs.
nonetheless, moving on, yeah it was the most stressful and edgy meal i ever had in my life. got to say the food is amazing though. my soup appetiser was thick and very flavourful. my main salmon was tender and well cooked to perfection. desserts.. ohh my goodness.. damn brownies are sweet and nice. the afternoon tea with cookie were a good closing to a sumptuous meal. my stomach was in heaven but my mind was in a marathon. so stressed haha and one thing i learned through the session is that my chinese might be average but when it comes to technical chinese terms.. dear me i sound like a non-chinese speaking person.. haha.
well, slightly glad that this obligatory lunch is done. will never forget the experience and the taste of the food there though. until next time then, cheers.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
one more pair
yes this is an update of my life.
well, February has commenced which means chinese new year is just round the corner. done with shopping for new stuff to wear.. well, almost done i guess. those stuff i bought online has arrived to my hands. i just probably need one more pair of casual shoes and i am ready.
cannot really look forward to chinese new year just yet. in between now and then, there are tons of stuff to handle first. shall not really say anything much yet in case i jinx them along the way. all i can say is.. yeah, a lot of stuff, first of which will be happening on Wednesday. no worries, whenever possible i will update here again. until next time then, cheers.
well, February has commenced which means chinese new year is just round the corner. done with shopping for new stuff to wear.. well, almost done i guess. those stuff i bought online has arrived to my hands. i just probably need one more pair of casual shoes and i am ready.
cannot really look forward to chinese new year just yet. in between now and then, there are tons of stuff to handle first. shall not really say anything much yet in case i jinx them along the way. all i can say is.. yeah, a lot of stuff, first of which will be happening on Wednesday. no worries, whenever possible i will update here again. until next time then, cheers.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Sunday, February 4, 2018
for hire
yes this is an update of my life.
last week was a really busy week. today is practically the first day since Monday when i can really wind down and relax. thank goodness i managed to halt my tuition classes for this weekend. so in need of a breather. too many things happening at the same time. nonetheless, i am still breathing.. obviously.
having explored quite a few options during the NUS annual career fair, i am heading to start submitting my applications and what not. fingers crossed.. please call me for interview an hopefully i can secure a position i like before i graduate. of course the thought of further studies still lingers. i know previously i set myself a deadline to have a fixed answer on whether i will be pursuing Masters in the future. well, i kind of have a stronger weight now on "yes".
if time permits and financial wise isn't a problem, i would likely head for Masters. for now, i am focus on the very next step after graduation.. employment. until next time then, cheers.
last week was a really busy week. today is practically the first day since Monday when i can really wind down and relax. thank goodness i managed to halt my tuition classes for this weekend. so in need of a breather. too many things happening at the same time. nonetheless, i am still breathing.. obviously.
having explored quite a few options during the NUS annual career fair, i am heading to start submitting my applications and what not. fingers crossed.. please call me for interview an hopefully i can secure a position i like before i graduate. of course the thought of further studies still lingers. i know previously i set myself a deadline to have a fixed answer on whether i will be pursuing Masters in the future. well, i kind of have a stronger weight now on "yes".
if time permits and financial wise isn't a problem, i would likely head for Masters. for now, i am focus on the very next step after graduation.. employment. until next time then, cheers.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
edge
yes this is an update of my life.
pardon my slight and brief absence from updating on my personal life. well, it is week 3 and February is here. been caught up with quite a number of things over the last few days. naturally that those are the reason why i am here right now.. updating and checking my progress as i go.
school workload. well i am on pace i guess.. at least when i am keeping up with my lectures and tutorials. certain classes happen on weird timings of the day which is not much of help to my concentration. how ironic. while i dislike waking up early in the morning, i rather classes to be not too late like dinner time or later. hmm.. come to think of it i realised i love classes to be between 10am and 6pm. any timings beyond that interval aren't exactly working well with my concentration.. regardless of the amount of caffeine in my system.
job hunt. yes i was also busy with browsing sites pertaining to this and went to explore the career fair hosted by NUS annually. i think this task will keep me busy than any other things i have on hand. i am extremely grateful to have found referees to help me with my application processes. fingers crossed from now until graduation then. hopefully i get to work at some places that i really really want. hopefully i get to pursue a possible path of further studies in a few years time as well.
science subcommittee. with more events lining up in this coming month, the committee is getting more and more busy. will be burning this weekend to stay in school due to certain commitments as well. not complaining, just thinking that since it is my final year to have such a life, why not? am actually excited and hopeful of what will be happening in the near future as well. so thankful to be part of this group of awesome people.
some many things to handle at once.. i like it when i am expected to be on edge, to think on my feet, to propel. well then, i think that is more or less what i want to say. any longer a post, the quality will drop and probably your attention span will be depleted. until next time then, cheers.
pardon my slight and brief absence from updating on my personal life. well, it is week 3 and February is here. been caught up with quite a number of things over the last few days. naturally that those are the reason why i am here right now.. updating and checking my progress as i go.
school workload. well i am on pace i guess.. at least when i am keeping up with my lectures and tutorials. certain classes happen on weird timings of the day which is not much of help to my concentration. how ironic. while i dislike waking up early in the morning, i rather classes to be not too late like dinner time or later. hmm.. come to think of it i realised i love classes to be between 10am and 6pm. any timings beyond that interval aren't exactly working well with my concentration.. regardless of the amount of caffeine in my system.
job hunt. yes i was also busy with browsing sites pertaining to this and went to explore the career fair hosted by NUS annually. i think this task will keep me busy than any other things i have on hand. i am extremely grateful to have found referees to help me with my application processes. fingers crossed from now until graduation then. hopefully i get to work at some places that i really really want. hopefully i get to pursue a possible path of further studies in a few years time as well.
science subcommittee. with more events lining up in this coming month, the committee is getting more and more busy. will be burning this weekend to stay in school due to certain commitments as well. not complaining, just thinking that since it is my final year to have such a life, why not? am actually excited and hopeful of what will be happening in the near future as well. so thankful to be part of this group of awesome people.
some many things to handle at once.. i like it when i am expected to be on edge, to think on my feet, to propel. well then, i think that is more or less what i want to say. any longer a post, the quality will drop and probably your attention span will be depleted. until next time then, cheers.
Friday, February 2, 2018
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