Well, good news. I survived 7hrs of tutorials today.
2hours of Nation building,
1hour of Philosophy
1hour lunch break
2hours Sociology
2hours Economics
Nothing really spectacular happened during tutorial actually, just the normal tutorials it seemed.
But I realised 1 thing, I tend to stammer when I do self-introduction, but of course after a few attempts today, it got better towards the end.
Really doubt my choices of modules this semester, Philo and Soci seems too hard to fathom. I feel so intimidated when I was at the tutorial classes. When it comes to discussions and presenting our viewpoints, I really had "POINTS" while the rest could almost come out with speeches. Not just that, I feel stupid. But looking on the bright side, my understanding for both modules improved trememdously.
The only thing I had more confidence were perhaps Nation building and economics, especially the latter.
While I was on the way home I saw Jack on the bus and we commuted together on the train or until he alighted at admiraty for tuition while I headed to Yio Chu Kang.
But Something interesting happened today.
While I was having my lunch at the temp canteen by LT11, a decently dressed and not bad looking girl came up to me and asked, "Hi, I'm really hungry. Can I have some of your food?" I wasnt quite expecting that question since its more likely for people to ask if that seat was taken. But shaking off the astonishment, I replied, "Yeah sure, if you want some." Then, she seemed rather taken aback and replied, "Heh, No I am just doing an experiment." Seriously, I was thinking to myself, if it were someone else asking me that question, would my answer be the same? But then again, that reply I gave isnt the best answer I suppose,
I could have said:
A) HELL No, get lost you freak.
B)Yeah sure, if you want some.
C)Errrr, you sure you want to eat my saliva? I got germs leh...
D)Why not let me buy you lunch instead?
But it just occurred to me if that person who asked was a man, or rather a very much less than decent looking girl or a kid, or an elderly. Would my answer be different? I know for sure I would choose B or D when it comes to kids or an elderly. But a grown up man/ a not so good looking girl..... I am clueless. Perhaps time will tell.
What would you have said/done?
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Philosophical Questions.
Ultimate Wisdom?
To achieve ultimate wisdom is to know your ignorance.
"Examining" your life.
Is the unexamined life worth living?
To achieve ultimate wisdom is to know your ignorance.
"Examining" your life.
Is the unexamined life worth living?
Something new.
I didnt know when the referee points to the spot and calls for a penalty. Players of the team that conceded the penalty could actually walk off the pitch to express their unhappiness.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
JUSTIFIED
The left and the right edges are both even.
When it is good: Justified text makes a clean, figural shape on the page.
Its efficient use of space makes it the norm for newspapers and books of continuous text.
When it is evil: Ugly gaps can occur as text is forced into lines of even measure.
When it is good: Justified text makes a clean, figural shape on the page.
Its efficient use of space makes it the norm for newspapers and books of continuous text.
When it is evil: Ugly gaps can occur as text is forced into lines of even measure.
A typographical sophist might add that the most sophisticated systems do not opt for this sort of perfect justice. Letting little things exceed the margins can make the margins appear neater. Perhaps its better to appear, than to be, just.
Interesting viewpoint huh?
Sophist - any of a class of professional teachers in ancient Greece who gave instruction in various fields, as in general culture, rhetoric, politics, or disputation.
*Note: I took this almost wholesale from my Philo text.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Male Promiscuity
Why are men generally more likely to have more sex partners compared to their female counterparts?
According to some evolutionary psychologist, (Not refering to you Buddy). As each time a man ejaculates, he produces hundred of millions of sperms. Whereas a woman only releases one egg per month. So inorder to maximise the chances to reproduce their genes, men will try their best to impregnate AS MANY women as possible while women will want to have a mate who will protect her and help her nurse their offsprings.
Well, what a great excuse for us men to use to defend ourselves!!
But dont get too excited because their theory is not only absurd, its proven to be totally wrong.
According to the figures, men who have more than one sex partner are those who have partners of the same gender. Thus they will never be able to impregnate any men which contradicts the evo. pyschologists theory.
And furthermore, men tend to be egoistic and will exaggerate the number of partners they have to show that they are fit and almighty inorder to save some pride.
According to some evolutionary psychologist, (Not refering to you Buddy). As each time a man ejaculates, he produces hundred of millions of sperms. Whereas a woman only releases one egg per month. So inorder to maximise the chances to reproduce their genes, men will try their best to impregnate AS MANY women as possible while women will want to have a mate who will protect her and help her nurse their offsprings.
Well, what a great excuse for us men to use to defend ourselves!!
But dont get too excited because their theory is not only absurd, its proven to be totally wrong.
According to the figures, men who have more than one sex partner are those who have partners of the same gender. Thus they will never be able to impregnate any men which contradicts the evo. pyschologists theory.
And furthermore, men tend to be egoistic and will exaggerate the number of partners they have to show that they are fit and almighty inorder to save some pride.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Socrates to Meno.
... virtue turns out to be neither innate nor earned. It is something that comes to those who possess it as a free gift from the gods - with understanding not included...
"And with those men eat, and drink, and with them go about, and please those whose power is great. For it is from the good that you will learn good; if you mingle with wicked men you will lose even what wit you possess......
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Never would come from good father evil son, for he would be persuaded by wise words. But by teaching you will never make an evil man good." - Theognis. Greek Poet.
(Contradicting himself in his own poem.)
So how is virtue taught or passed down? Are there any teachers of virtue?
Is it knowledge or is it just true opinion?
"And with those men eat, and drink, and with them go about, and please those whose power is great. For it is from the good that you will learn good; if you mingle with wicked men you will lose even what wit you possess......
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Never would come from good father evil son, for he would be persuaded by wise words. But by teaching you will never make an evil man good." - Theognis. Greek Poet.
(Contradicting himself in his own poem.)
So how is virtue taught or passed down? Are there any teachers of virtue?
Is it knowledge or is it just true opinion?
Birds.
Well, for the third time in my life.
I've had bird droppings dropping onto my right forearm.
Once during primary one, another time during primary two. Both of which was during the national anthem.
Now, the third time came outside AMK Hub, while I was waiting to cross the road.
I've had bird droppings dropping onto my right forearm.
Once during primary one, another time during primary two. Both of which was during the national anthem.
Now, the third time came outside AMK Hub, while I was waiting to cross the road.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Attention to MALE toilet users.
I've always found this seriously irritating and irresponsible.
I dont know what is so difficult to either lift up the toilet seat after you are done with your big business.
Or lift the seat up before you let loose your firing squad. Does using that additional ounce of strength to lift up the seat cause you to crumble to your knees? Or do you need to conserve every bit of energy to urinate?
Or do you think that with the marksman badge back from the army days, you could aim your member well and pee properly into the hole?
If everyone be more considerate, the world would be a much better place to be in.
I dont know what is so difficult to either lift up the toilet seat after you are done with your big business.
Or lift the seat up before you let loose your firing squad. Does using that additional ounce of strength to lift up the seat cause you to crumble to your knees? Or do you need to conserve every bit of energy to urinate?
Or do you think that with the marksman badge back from the army days, you could aim your member well and pee properly into the hole?
If everyone be more considerate, the world would be a much better place to be in.
Friday, January 19, 2007
What lies ahead?
With prior promises to myself that I will move on and not drag on the past, I could not help but wonder what lies ahead for me.
When I decided to choose engineering over economics in the past, it was for the obvious. The better job prospects was what that enticed me to accept that offer. Not just that, family influence was also a major factor leading to the decision. What I neglected was the fact that my mathematical foundation was definately not up to mark, in fact I was lucky to even get a B for my A Levels. As I struggled to catch up with the curriculum back in semester one, I regretted making the choice of choosing engineering over economics. Therefore I made up my mind to transfer to Arts Majoring in Economics. This time round, I will NOT settle for being a mediocre student. Being Average is NOT an option.
I've drafted out many plans, ranging from what modules/electives to take, which minor to take, savings plans, to workout plans and more. But as the saying goes, the first casualty in a battle is always the plan. Despite the saying, I still decided to follow my plan as a guide line.
Frankly speaking, I am a person who really cares more about my future career as compared to whether I like the course. I wont say I am money minded but I think I am more of a down to earth person. What I desire is merely a family of my own, a decent career and leading a relatively comfortable life with my loved ones, most importantly to make sure my loved ones dont suffer.
As I searched through classifieds after classifieds, career options from the banks, Economic Development Board and even the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The future seems so interesting, colourful and yet bleak. I just wonder if I am ever going to be good enough to be employed with the top economic bodies.
Decisions had been made,
Paths had been chosen.
Journeys have to be walked,
Obstacles will be cleared.
If you want something badly,
You got to do it YOURSELF.
Why settle for second best,
When you can be the first?
When I decided to choose engineering over economics in the past, it was for the obvious. The better job prospects was what that enticed me to accept that offer. Not just that, family influence was also a major factor leading to the decision. What I neglected was the fact that my mathematical foundation was definately not up to mark, in fact I was lucky to even get a B for my A Levels. As I struggled to catch up with the curriculum back in semester one, I regretted making the choice of choosing engineering over economics. Therefore I made up my mind to transfer to Arts Majoring in Economics. This time round, I will NOT settle for being a mediocre student. Being Average is NOT an option.
I've drafted out many plans, ranging from what modules/electives to take, which minor to take, savings plans, to workout plans and more. But as the saying goes, the first casualty in a battle is always the plan. Despite the saying, I still decided to follow my plan as a guide line.
Frankly speaking, I am a person who really cares more about my future career as compared to whether I like the course. I wont say I am money minded but I think I am more of a down to earth person. What I desire is merely a family of my own, a decent career and leading a relatively comfortable life with my loved ones, most importantly to make sure my loved ones dont suffer.
As I searched through classifieds after classifieds, career options from the banks, Economic Development Board and even the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The future seems so interesting, colourful and yet bleak. I just wonder if I am ever going to be good enough to be employed with the top economic bodies.
Decisions had been made,
Paths had been chosen.
Journeys have to be walked,
Obstacles will be cleared.
If you want something badly,
You got to do it YOURSELF.
Why settle for second best,
When you can be the first?
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Students? Who are they?
Student's Special
Now students have more reasons to chill out @ Melvados after school!
Simply flash your student pass and you enjoy a 1-for-1 deal for every Flavour Coffee, Ice Blends & Fizzies! Bring your friends along, give them a treat!
Besides that, enjoy a 10% discount for every set meal you purchase
* promotion valid for primary, secondary & junior college students only.
So Tetiary students arent exactly students?
So what are students???
Definition of Students
From Wiki:
In its widest use, "student" is used for any school or class attendee. In many countries, the word "student" or a cognate equivalent (e.g., French "étudiant") is reserved for higher education or university students; persons attending classes in primary or secondary schools are typically called pupils.
From Dictionary.com:
One who is enrolled or attends classes at a school, college, or university.
From Merriam-Webster Online:
: one who studies : an attentive and systematic observer
Now students have more reasons to chill out @ Melvados after school!
Simply flash your student pass and you enjoy a 1-for-1 deal for every Flavour Coffee, Ice Blends & Fizzies! Bring your friends along, give them a treat!
Besides that, enjoy a 10% discount for every set meal you purchase
* promotion valid for primary, secondary & junior college students only.
So Tetiary students arent exactly students?
So what are students???
Definition of Students
From Wiki:
In its widest use, "student" is used for any school or class attendee. In many countries, the word "student" or a cognate equivalent (e.g., French "étudiant") is reserved for higher education or university students; persons attending classes in primary or secondary schools are typically called pupils.
From Dictionary.com:
One who is enrolled or attends classes at a school, college, or university.
From Merriam-Webster Online:
: one who studies : an attentive and systematic observer
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Utter Confusion
For those of you familar with the IVLE, take a look at this.
Every tutor supposed to have 1 site. =/
Although its making sense of society, I dont think this is making sense.
Every tutor supposed to have 1 site. =/
Although its making sense of society, I dont think this is making sense.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
A bus ride home on a rainy sunday night.
After a sumptuous dinner with my family at the chinese restaurant in YCK GRC, I sent Na back to Yishun. After that, I boarded a bus from Yishun interchange and was seated infront of 2 girls who are waiting for their O level results.
Not that I was eavesdropping on them, but they were talking like nobody's business. A part of their conversation caught my attention. They were talking about going to the Zoo, and school excursions.
It just reminded me on how much I loved going on excursions back in the primary and secondary school days. I was always so excited that I was going on an excursion, be it to the Zoo, Science centre, Discovery centre, Haw Par Villa or even sentosa. The night before I would specially pack something extra such as tidbits, candies so that I could share with my friends on the way there, sometimes I would even pack in a handheld electric fan and a cap. We will always not fail to grab a bite at the fast food chain at those places as well. Sometimes I wished I'd never grow up, always living in the past as a child. Or I'd wish that nothing has ever changed, if only life was as simple as what it was when i was a teenager.
Sadly it isnt. Life goes on, time waits for no man. Regardless on how you want to remain back in the past, the world still revolves with or without you.
Its time to move on.
Not that I was eavesdropping on them, but they were talking like nobody's business. A part of their conversation caught my attention. They were talking about going to the Zoo, and school excursions.
It just reminded me on how much I loved going on excursions back in the primary and secondary school days. I was always so excited that I was going on an excursion, be it to the Zoo, Science centre, Discovery centre, Haw Par Villa or even sentosa. The night before I would specially pack something extra such as tidbits, candies so that I could share with my friends on the way there, sometimes I would even pack in a handheld electric fan and a cap. We will always not fail to grab a bite at the fast food chain at those places as well. Sometimes I wished I'd never grow up, always living in the past as a child. Or I'd wish that nothing has ever changed, if only life was as simple as what it was when i was a teenager.
Sadly it isnt. Life goes on, time waits for no man. Regardless on how you want to remain back in the past, the world still revolves with or without you.
Its time to move on.
Ed: there wont be any unsuspecting person who 'kena' it because its outside my door and i dont have a corridor. Yea I informed the HDB already, but even though I told them about the leaking ceiling in my kitchen, and they DID come and inspect it and assured us that it would be fixed. It has been a year since the previous inspection. But water is still dripping from my ceiling =).
Saturday Night...
I just finish drinking 十全大捕汤 thanks to my grandma.
Today was supposed to be a gathering with the gang. But in the end due to alot of unforseen circumstances, it ended up with only Frank, Jack and I. So we went on as planned and went for dinner at Chomp Chomp. Its really been a while since I been there and I still like their stingray, kang kong and their huge mug of sugar cane juice.
After that we went to Junction 8 and watched Death Note 2... Although it wasnt my preferred movie, but hey Misa is so kawaii. Makes me want to study intro to japanese studies and japanese language next sem. LOL.
After that we all headed home.
Tired..
BUt prior to all these, I finished most of my readings for next week! =)
Today was supposed to be a gathering with the gang. But in the end due to alot of unforseen circumstances, it ended up with only Frank, Jack and I. So we went on as planned and went for dinner at Chomp Chomp. Its really been a while since I been there and I still like their stingray, kang kong and their huge mug of sugar cane juice.
After that we went to Junction 8 and watched Death Note 2... Although it wasnt my preferred movie, but hey Misa is so kawaii. Makes me want to study intro to japanese studies and japanese language next sem. LOL.
After that we all headed home.
Tired..
BUt prior to all these, I finished most of my readings for next week! =)
Friday, January 12, 2007
Ceiling...
This is what I see on my ceiling when I step out of my house.
If it rains anymore, soon the ceiling in my kitchen will suffer the same fate also.
If it rains anymore, soon the ceiling in my kitchen will suffer the same fate also.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Lunch...
Wtf... My IE just closed by itself...
Ok, I didnt have to go to school, so i decided to cook spaghetti aglio olio with spicy chicken breast. So I went to AMK Hub to buy the ingredients at NTUC Xtra.
The Ntuc was pretty big and I find it a little bit confusing, but nonetheless I bought what I needed - Boneless chicken breast, a packet of spaghetti, a bottle of crushed red pepper, a bottle of crushed parsley, 1 fresh lemon.
So I headed home to prepare my meal.
Sadly it did not turn out as wonderful as I hoped it would be. Its because I was too generous with the lemon juice which I squeezed from the lemon making my spaghetti very sour. It tasted more like pickled noodles.
But look on the bright side, the chicken tasted just fine.
So true.
.... By the fact of his living he contributes, however minutely, to the shaping of this society and to the course of its history, even as he is made by society and by its historical push and shove.....
-Taken from my Sociology course pack.
-Taken from my Sociology course pack.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Sociology.
Another lecture with someone I know. This time its Bojun. Haha...
1 more interesting thing was that I saw Frankie doodle doo in school! He claimed he wanted to buy books haha.
But now that i checked the IVLE class roster, Stats and Econs probably dont have anyone I know.
I just bought my Philosophy text, and as I read it I realised that I couldnt stop reading! Its pretty interesting. If anyone here interested in taking the module as a GEM, its avaliable.
Reason and Persuasion GEM1004
1 more interesting thing was that I saw Frankie doodle doo in school! He claimed he wanted to buy books haha.
But now that i checked the IVLE class roster, Stats and Econs probably dont have anyone I know.
I just bought my Philosophy text, and as I read it I realised that I couldnt stop reading! Its pretty interesting. If anyone here interested in taking the module as a GEM, its avaliable.
Reason and Persuasion GEM1004
Monday, January 08, 2007
School
These are my modules for this semester.
- PH1101E Reason & Persuasion
- EC1101E Introduction to Economic Analysis
- SC1101E Making Sense of Society
- SSA2204 Nation-Building in Singapore
- ST1131 Introduction to Statistics
My day in the first day of school was good!
As I reached school eariler then my lecture time, I met Vivien as I was trying hard to log in to CORS to bid for my final module at one of the benches.
Then as I made my way to LT11, I met Jack outside the LT.
What more can I ask for when there are people I know in both the lectures that I attended today! Kaiquan in Nation-Building and Weequan in Reason and Persuasion.
Furthermore, I had a game of badminton with A13, 2006 although it was just Edwin and Waiteng since most of them had left or didnt go for the game.
I wonder if I would have such luck as to meet more familar faces in my other lectures.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
First sat of the new year.
Today is the first saturday of 2007. Na and I brought my mum and grandma to orchard. Mummy wanted to eat Toastbox again, therefore we had our lunch at Republic food court. So she finally had her chance again. After which we went walking around, shopping... She got a top at topshop. I got a shirt at G2000 for abt $35. After alot of walking and my dear poor mouse had problems with her new shoe. It seems abit small and even though she had bitten it before wearing it, it bit her back!
After resting here and there, walking to Far East to look for a bag for my mummy, I brought them to Sushi Teh for dinner since granny and mummy was craving for Jap food. Thanks to mousey who tried to help me make a reservation but, apparently they didnt allow reservations. Although they had cravings for Jap, they didnt seem to like Jap food alot. The irony.. Towards the end my grandma wanted to foot the bill and we engaged in an exciting game of pushing the money. (Its a family tradition.) The whole thing lasted for about 5mins before I threatened her that I will get angry and stop visiting her. But I think that didnt do the trick, but mummy and na managed to convince her to let me pay as I went on ahead to foot the bill at the cashier. After that, we headed home.
Mummy and Grandma
After resting here and there, walking to Far East to look for a bag for my mummy, I brought them to Sushi Teh for dinner since granny and mummy was craving for Jap food. Thanks to mousey who tried to help me make a reservation but, apparently they didnt allow reservations. Although they had cravings for Jap, they didnt seem to like Jap food alot. The irony.. Towards the end my grandma wanted to foot the bill and we engaged in an exciting game of pushing the money. (Its a family tradition.) The whole thing lasted for about 5mins before I threatened her that I will get angry and stop visiting her. But I think that didnt do the trick, but mummy and na managed to convince her to let me pay as I went on ahead to foot the bill at the cashier. After that, we headed home.
Mummy and GrandmaSaturday, January 06, 2007
Addition to NY resolution.
Ok, additions to my New Year Resolutions.
Cooking.
Cooking.
- To improve on my preparation of cream sauce for pasta. (Which is to make it less gooey.)
- And of course since I love Spaghetti Aglio Olio, I must master how to cook it.
- Improve on my rosti, hopefully it doesnt become a potato pancake again.
Perhaps these all fall under "improve on my cooking".
Mods.
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Module Code : MKT1003
Module Title: Principles Of Marketing
Reason : Out-bidded
WTF. The last bidding before school starts and i still need 1 more module.
Oh well, I need to bid on monday... @#$%^&*()(^%$#@#$%^&*()
Modules that are not successfully allocated in this bidding round
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Module Code : MKT1003
Module Title: Principles Of Marketing
Reason : Out-bidded
WTF. The last bidding before school starts and i still need 1 more module.
Oh well, I need to bid on monday... @#$%^&*()(^%$#@#$%^&*()
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Personality Test
My Personality
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You are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone. Stressful and frustrating situations can sometimes be upsetting to you, but you are often able to get over these feelings and cope with these situations. As a practical person you like to think in plain and simple terms. Others describe you as down-to-earth, practical, and conservative. You have a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative. You set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Look what I found at Giant in Vivocity.
Not exactly a place I would want to be in despite it being a PARADISE no matter how much a VALUE buy it is.
Anniversary
Happy 4 Years Anniversary Dear.
Love you.
Thanks for
Being there for me all these while.
Standing by me and along side me.
Giving me a chance to be there for you.
Loving me,
Letting me love you.
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007
A recap of the previous year.
Ah, yes finally managed to convince myself to do some blogging about the major events in 2006.
Looking back, it was indeed a very exciting and heart aching year for me.
Losing Grip
Still grieving over the wonderful birthday present SAF gave me on 28th Oct 2005. Since then moved to HQ Company and became an assessor, coordinators in countless POI exercises and Outfield Exercises in ROC. And ending it with a bang after assessing Echo and Foxtrot's final company deployment exercise as they became operational. Not a date I would love to remember, but I think it should be 21st jan 2006. Few days prior to my 1 year anniversary with the shoulder pad putting on evening. As much as I wanted it to last longer, I cant. Not much stories to tell my childrens, grandchildrens apart from there is no free lunch in this world. On the 21st, I was told by Daryl Hoo that the news came into effect from 8th jan 2006. So up till now I am still wondering, they didnt let me know then because I was involved in their ex, and they needed me? I am sure in such a small and advance, letters take at most 2 days to reach a location within the country and email arrives in like seconds after u press send. It just made it worse by keeping the news, no integrity doesnt mean no professionalism. After being part of a major event in the battalion, you get this shit that you are being used. That day ended slowly, after the news, I went to Bravo smoking point and lighted a cig with my comrades of TD. Not that I really enjoy smoking, in fact I hated smokers. The only reason I even put a stick in my mouth is to make myself more approchable by my men. Which worked wonders actually. Of course, offering them is a + point. That day, was different. I never felt so alone despite having at least 5 people at the smoking point. I havent suffered such a terrible fall in my life until then. Never before have I lost something so dear to me which I took for granted all along.
The rest of my life in unit werent even worth mentioning.
Had 4 wisdom teeth extracted paid for by the SAF.
ORD.
At last, I was out of the place where memories of pain and agony will always stay embeded deep in my mind. As much as I wanted out, memories of joy, friendship and enjoyment too surfaced once in awhile of the place where I call my second home. A place that once housed those of my comrades in arms, brothers, and as what my buddy said, those who will always be labeled as "Army Friends". Friends that I will never forget.
Holiday.
Chiang Mai trip with my family was not bad, visited the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai where my aunt earned her diploma in Thai Massage which she now teaches in Singapore. It was a good move to loosen up after so much things happening to me.
John Little
Right after I ORDed, I managed to find a job at John Little working as a Temp sales associate. My first official job which was quite a good experience. It made me see the ugly side of many singaporeans. And made me much more polite when I deal with sales person when I go out shopping now. However ugly my countrymen are, there are still some of them that never cease to make me smile and make me enjoy my job and do my work dutifully and professionally without complains.
WoW
Yes World of Warcraft, a crazily fun game that is maddening addictive. Once you raid, you cant stop! After spending hours raiding Molten Core, Zul Grubb, Black Wing Lair, AQ 20/40 with Rathor my druid and getting 7/8 pieces of Tier 2 and 6/8 of Tier 1. Leveled a rogue alternate to Level 60 to farm for my expenses for raiding, I decided to hang up the gloves. Too much time spent on WoW, too little time spent on every other thing. Despite the friends made in the game, I do find having to rush to a 5pm SG time raid to join the Australians in my guild is not worth it, since I dont really get prior spots unless I happen to be online. WoWing has too much at stakes, my results in school, relations with my family and friends, and most importantly relations with my mouse. WoW has created a tension that is quite serious.
License
Yep, I finally got the driving license I always wanted. Now for the hard part, the car.
NUS
No doubts, this is certainly one of the best things that happened to me. Knowing that my application into one of the finest education institutes in Singapore is approved, I am proud and happy. Although I was struggling throughout the whole semester, my results werent too shabby much to my amazement. B+, B, B-, B-, C+. And the success of my application for a course transfer to FASS is another good news.
21st Birthdays
Lots of birthdays attended and celebrated.
Celebrated mine as well, the gang celebrated with me as well. Not to mention the present my family doctor gave me! Amoxcillin Capsule in a bag with the label printing the date : 29/10/2006.
Mouse
Of course, my dear Sheena, yet another new nickname for the year after evolving from deerdeer to piggo to piggysaur, piggosaurus, snuppy, snup, mouse. Many thanks to you for standing by me all along regardless of what was happening. All the best in your school work, continue to strive for the top, believe in yourself because I believe in you. I definately hope that you prove those meanies wrong and throw the shit back at their own faces. Love you!
These are mainly the more important things which happened to me along the way in the year 2006. I definately hope for a much better 2007 and no doubts about me doing my best in everything I can.
I can make it happen, I made too many things happen already, I can still do it.
Looking back, it was indeed a very exciting and heart aching year for me.
Losing Grip
Still grieving over the wonderful birthday present SAF gave me on 28th Oct 2005. Since then moved to HQ Company and became an assessor, coordinators in countless POI exercises and Outfield Exercises in ROC. And ending it with a bang after assessing Echo and Foxtrot's final company deployment exercise as they became operational. Not a date I would love to remember, but I think it should be 21st jan 2006. Few days prior to my 1 year anniversary with the shoulder pad putting on evening. As much as I wanted it to last longer, I cant. Not much stories to tell my childrens, grandchildrens apart from there is no free lunch in this world. On the 21st, I was told by Daryl Hoo that the news came into effect from 8th jan 2006. So up till now I am still wondering, they didnt let me know then because I was involved in their ex, and they needed me? I am sure in such a small and advance, letters take at most 2 days to reach a location within the country and email arrives in like seconds after u press send. It just made it worse by keeping the news, no integrity doesnt mean no professionalism. After being part of a major event in the battalion, you get this shit that you are being used. That day ended slowly, after the news, I went to Bravo smoking point and lighted a cig with my comrades of TD. Not that I really enjoy smoking, in fact I hated smokers. The only reason I even put a stick in my mouth is to make myself more approchable by my men. Which worked wonders actually. Of course, offering them is a + point. That day, was different. I never felt so alone despite having at least 5 people at the smoking point. I havent suffered such a terrible fall in my life until then. Never before have I lost something so dear to me which I took for granted all along.
The rest of my life in unit werent even worth mentioning.
Had 4 wisdom teeth extracted paid for by the SAF.
ORD.
At last, I was out of the place where memories of pain and agony will always stay embeded deep in my mind. As much as I wanted out, memories of joy, friendship and enjoyment too surfaced once in awhile of the place where I call my second home. A place that once housed those of my comrades in arms, brothers, and as what my buddy said, those who will always be labeled as "Army Friends". Friends that I will never forget.
Holiday.
Chiang Mai trip with my family was not bad, visited the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai where my aunt earned her diploma in Thai Massage which she now teaches in Singapore. It was a good move to loosen up after so much things happening to me.
John Little
Right after I ORDed, I managed to find a job at John Little working as a Temp sales associate. My first official job which was quite a good experience. It made me see the ugly side of many singaporeans. And made me much more polite when I deal with sales person when I go out shopping now. However ugly my countrymen are, there are still some of them that never cease to make me smile and make me enjoy my job and do my work dutifully and professionally without complains.
WoW
Yes World of Warcraft, a crazily fun game that is maddening addictive. Once you raid, you cant stop! After spending hours raiding Molten Core, Zul Grubb, Black Wing Lair, AQ 20/40 with Rathor my druid and getting 7/8 pieces of Tier 2 and 6/8 of Tier 1. Leveled a rogue alternate to Level 60 to farm for my expenses for raiding, I decided to hang up the gloves. Too much time spent on WoW, too little time spent on every other thing. Despite the friends made in the game, I do find having to rush to a 5pm SG time raid to join the Australians in my guild is not worth it, since I dont really get prior spots unless I happen to be online. WoWing has too much at stakes, my results in school, relations with my family and friends, and most importantly relations with my mouse. WoW has created a tension that is quite serious.
License
Yep, I finally got the driving license I always wanted. Now for the hard part, the car.
NUS
No doubts, this is certainly one of the best things that happened to me. Knowing that my application into one of the finest education institutes in Singapore is approved, I am proud and happy. Although I was struggling throughout the whole semester, my results werent too shabby much to my amazement. B+, B, B-, B-, C+. And the success of my application for a course transfer to FASS is another good news.
21st Birthdays
Lots of birthdays attended and celebrated.
Celebrated mine as well, the gang celebrated with me as well. Not to mention the present my family doctor gave me! Amoxcillin Capsule in a bag with the label printing the date : 29/10/2006.
Mouse
Of course, my dear Sheena, yet another new nickname for the year after evolving from deerdeer to piggo to piggysaur, piggosaurus, snuppy, snup, mouse. Many thanks to you for standing by me all along regardless of what was happening. All the best in your school work, continue to strive for the top, believe in yourself because I believe in you. I definately hope that you prove those meanies wrong and throw the shit back at their own faces. Love you!
These are mainly the more important things which happened to me along the way in the year 2006. I definately hope for a much better 2007 and no doubts about me doing my best in everything I can.
I can make it happen, I made too many things happen already, I can still do it.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year to all.
Happy Birthday Buddy!
Thanks for the dinner dude, hope u like ur presents!
To my mouse, sorry I wasnt able to accompany you today.
Happy Birthday Buddy!
Thanks for the dinner dude, hope u like ur presents!
To my mouse, sorry I wasnt able to accompany you today.
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