Driving for the first time without the P-plate. I must say, the feeling is not too bad. =)

Aunt and Grandma went Vietnam, hope they enjoy themselves.

Went to celebrate Na's mother's birthday with their family. And after that, we went to Lu's hall at NTU. Quite nice, reminds me of OCS bunks. There is a vague resemblence.

Dreading the reopening of school, well at least I'm dreading the midterms.
Very unprepared.
Bummer.

I realised I am no longer the pillar I used to be.

Tranquil is insufficient.

Mindcafe.

Went to Mindcafe yesterday night with Jaren, Shaun, Felicia and Javin from my EA class.

Well, I had loads of fun! Haha.
Haven't laughed like that in such a long time.

Thanks guys. It help me get id of some unhappiness. =)

To the gang:
I think we should go too! =)

就是爱你 - David Tao

就是爱你

我一直都想对你说
你给我想不到的 快乐
像绿洲给了沙漠

说 你会永远陪着我
做我的根我翅膀
让我飞
也有回去的窝

我原意
我也可以
付出一切也不会可惜

就在一起
看时间流逝
要记得我们相爱的方式

就是爱你爱着你
有悲有喜 有你
平淡也有了意义

就是爱你爱着你
甜蜜又安心
那种感觉就是你

我一直都想对你说
你给我想不到的 快乐
像绿洲给了沙漠

说 你会永远陪着我
做我的根我翅膀
让我飞
也有回去的窝

我原意
真的愿意
付出所有也要保护你

Oh~~

在一起时间继续流逝
请记得我有多么的爱你

Oh~~

就是爱你爱着你
不弃不离
不在意
一路有多少风雨
就是爱你爱着你
放在你手心
灿烂的幸福全给你

Above x2

就是爱你爱着你
我都愿意

就是爱你爱着你
要我们在一起

就是爱你爱着你
我都愿意

就是爱你爱着你
要我们在一起

PS. Not sure if all the wording are right, didnt manage to get any chinese version to refer to. Haha.

Busy Recess

I'm having a tad too much social activities at the moment. Haha.
This is going to be a busy recess week and I have quite alot of things to do.

Just yesterday I went for Econs Society's gathering at Orchid Park for a game of paintball, didnt win my game, and ended up having bruises and cuts. Haha. But it was quite fun, and got to know some people from it. Met Na and we went National Skin Centre after that, nothing serious with my hands just Eczema. When I opened the Consultant's door, I was taken by surprise because there were 3 people inside. After some introduction, I realised 2 of them are trainee doctors. Quite a friendly bunch of people.

Met up with Joanna in the afternoon and after having lunch in school, we went to our "long awaited, little scandalous date" to Kbox. Haha. Haven't sang in quite sometime. But it was great fun! =) Thanks to my best karaoke partner. Haha.

Met my family for dinner at the coffeeshop, hadn't eaten out on a weeknight for quite sometime. Its about time my grandma took a little well-deserved break.

Went over to Na's place for awhile. Though it was short, its definitely worth it. =)

Coming up next over the next few days, I will be teaching tuition on wed night and sat afternoon. And will be attending a workshop in the place of my NEFMQ head on thurs and fri and have a EA class outing on thurs evening. Haha. Busy me.

And now, I really must study!

Bz bz bz...

It is done! But it didnt turn out as well as I had hope it would be.

I've been to orchard 3 days consecutively. Something that I don't usually do. Haha.

Meeting with the gang was great as usual. Downed my first Tequila shot at Balcony last night. Haha. I think thats the first time I went drinking with the gang. And what a coincidence, saw Jaren at Balcony too.

Met up with Maoliang today to lend him my vcam. And he treated me to Crystal Jade! Haha.

Completed my 3rd JS reaction paper. I wonder how good they are. I don't really have the inspirations to write anything.

ENS Paintball outing + National Skin Centre Appointment tmr. =/

And that marks the start of Recess week!

I haven't heard those words for a very long time.

The many facets of me.

I'm beginning to lose myself.

Somebody told me that I should start rediscovering myself. But where do I start? How do I go about doing that. Not when I can't even pinpoint my current location.

The follies of mankind.

Interesting Phenomenon.

I've always wonder why this happens.

Whenever a woman pushes a pram into the MRT carriage many eyes will turn and scan the woman, the baby and perhaps her company.

Shortly after, if the baby is adorable, they will smile to themselves or talk amongst themselves while fixing their eyes on the baby.

So here I was observing the carriage I was in today.

When the woman pushing the pram came in with 2 other women. All eyes were moving up and down, scanning the women and the baby.

At least 3/4 of the people at the section of the carriage I was in were looking at the baby and the woman who by my inference is the child's aunt. Observing how she was patting the baby to sleep and smiling to themselves.

I cant help but wonder, what were those people thinking of in their minds then.

And the most amazing thing is that, I saw them on the train as I was heading for my tutee's house. And I saw them again around my neighbourhood when I was on my way home. Haha

寻爱 - Pursuit of Love.

人生就是为了找寻爱的过程，每个人的人生都要找到四个人。

第一个是自己,
第二个是你最爱的人，
第三个是最爱你的人，
第四个是共度一生的人.

但很悲哀的，这三个人通常不是同一个人!

你最爱的，往往没有选择你；
最爱你的，往往不是你最爱的；
而最长久的，偏偏不是你最爱也不是最爱你的，只是在最适合的时间出现的那个人。

在适当的时机，碰到适当的人，叫着幸福。
在适当的时机，碰到不适当的人，叫着错误。
在不适当的时机，碰到适当的人，叫着遗憾。

I've gotten this from Jo.

Don't you agree with it? I know I do.

So many questions on my mind.

So many 'Whys' popping up here and there.

Be it school work or personal life.

I need to find answers to my queries. Else, I'll have to eat eggs for my tests!

Life is just so fragile. People die of illness, old age and accidents.
Another plane just crashed recently, resulting in deaths and injuries. I wonder if it is the result of a decline in standards of pilots? Or is it purely an accident. I cant be certain with investigations still ongoing.

The melting of icecaps seems to be worsening.

"There has been a reduction of the ice cover over the last 10 years of about 100 000 sq. km. (38,600 sq. miles) per year on average, so a drop of one million sq. km. (386,000 sq. miles) in just one year is extreme." (Retrieved from CNA.com)

Will Singapore be submerged? I don't know. Any Geographers keen to answer me? Who knows, Singapore might become one big underwater world in the next century.

Case of CPL Teo.
Major blow to the SAF and Mindef. And with reference to CNA's article:

"Three lapses in the SAF's systems and procedures have been identified concerning the recent incident where a full-time national serviceman walked out of Mandai Hill Camp with his rifle and ammunition during his guard duty, said Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean. "

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/300336/1/.html

I believe many heads will roll, not solely with regards to this case per se, but perhaps more of a structural thing. Might involve a major revamp as well.

The Global Economy is going haywire.

More accurately, it should be the stock market rather than the economy.(At least for now.) With so much speculators of the stock market, people react to every little comment made by certain important people. If people were to get information regarding the funds rate, the stock market will fluctuate yet again.


Sometimes, life makes fools out of men.
And most of the time men fools around with life.

Dinner.coffee.movie

Met up with Chi, Edgar, Jack and Qiyang for dinner at Fish and Co last night. As usual, they never fail to say, "Make that 2, ...3...." Haha. I've always found that interesting. As usual, my order was quite different from the group.

Dinner was accompanied by conversations, entertainment by our ever entertaining WSO and the confusion of the mixed identities between cheese and salt.

After dinner, we went to the Cathay to check out what movie to watch. After a battle of Scissors, paper, stone, it was decided that we watch "The Invasion". Prior to the movie, we went to Starbucks for some coffee.

The Invasion is quite interesting, apart from the fact that it was Nicole Kidman who is the lead, I found the whole thing quite engaging. Started me thinking.

A World without Crime. How ideal. But then again, this requires some philosophical discussion, which I rather not to engage in.

Back to studying/doing assignments.

Rare occurrence.

Something that hasnt happened in a long time.

Everyone in the Gang is ONLINE!

Yet another week has gone.

The feeling is just so different.

Work load hasn't increased by alot relative to the previous sem, however the content is definitely much more difficult.

Presentation over for now, not the best of presentations, but it really has been awhile since I presented anything.

Finally submitted a reaction paper for JS, and seriously, writing a 250 word paper is much more tedious then writing a 1000 word one. Being concise and precise is definitely not my forte. I can't show off my extraordinary skills at beating about the bush!

Been thinking about minors, still considering what to minor in. Perhaps I shall stick to my original plan of doing a Management Minor, who knows, I might even upgrade to a 2nd major in Mgmt, or even an ad hoc DDP B.Soc.Sci(Hons) Econs + B.B.A. Haha. Wishful thinking.

Genes and society slowly getting on track. Mugging from the textbook is definitely helpful when your lecturer is going too fast for you.

Although initially I was apprehensive about being in EA1101, I kind of enjoy being in the class. Mainly because of the people there, nice friendly people. I forgot who told me this, but seriously I think that, "Its the company that matters most, and not where you are." is damn true. Of course, I must admit that my grammar has improved tremendously.

Attended Iman's wedding after my tuition, didn't stay for long because the only people there that I know apart from Iman, is Hairul and a couple of Charlie men. Could see that he is happy and much more mature. Seeing him get married is really something that makes me happy. Still remembered the time when Ben and I got him to cut our hair. Haha. Those were the days.

Went for a super extended family gathering yesterday and finally saw my Aunt who is currently a lecturer in one Ireland Uni. Haven't seen her for almost 10 years, and now that I talked to her, I realised that lecturers there aren't earning alot. But so long as she is enjoying herself there, I guess money isn't of fundamental importance.

Finally done with tutorials on a Sunday afternoon for once. Haha. Gives me more time to do some revision and prepare for the upcoming lectures.

Still contemplating on joining something, be it in school or outside. However even with these comtemplations, I have no real idea what is the driving force behind all these desire.

Perhaps it is not for the interest per se, but more of beautifying my curriculum vitae.

Finally, a little digression towards Joanna, I'm damn happy for you now la! Glad that you found bliss and happiness in him. =) All the best for your honours year.

Busy

I'm suppose to be busy.

But I cannot bring myself to do work.

I feel rather unaccomplished and need some active involvement in some activities.

I think I am crazy.

Thoughts.

Was listening to 93.3FM and I heard this story from Mary.

There was a man who is always feeling troubled about the things happening around him.

One day, he went to a sage to seek his enlightenment on how to relieve himself from those feelings.

The sage brought him to an abandoned house.

Sage: On the table lies a glass of water, despite being left alone here to collect dust for many years, it is still crystal clear. Why is this so?

After some deep thoughts, the man responded.

Man: I know! It is because the dust are all settled at the base of the glass.

Sage: Yes, that's right.

In life, there are many events, people or relations that are very difficult to forget. Instead of forcing yourself to forget them, keep them in mind. However, let them settle to the bottom and remain calm. Concentrate on the other things in life. Don't start stirring them up, and cloud up the glass of water. Let them be a reminder to you, but don't let them be the cause of your unhappiness and the source of your troubles.

Like the glass, if there is no force shaking it, the dust will always be settled at the base.


Sorry about the bad translation. It was in mandarin. Haha

S/U option.

The ability to make the studying of a particular module easier.

2 options.
For students matriculated in AY07/08 -> They get to exercise this after getting their results.
The rest of the students -> They must exercise it during the 6th Week.

Ya, unfairness and etc. I agree that the AY07/08 people might be having it easier because personally I wouldn't want to keep my S/U until the last sem and S/U 3 modules during the last sem anyway.

There has been a forum going on and there are about 200 over posts to it so far.

I've been wanting to air my views and feelings, but when I see what the rest are posting I feel scared.

Why? What the hell is going to happen to the future of Singapore? Half the people participating in it are bitching about things. Not what undergradutes are suppose to do in my humble opinion. When you talk, talk with logic, reason and sense. Not simply complain that life is unfair.

If you are unhappy being in NUS and aren't proud of being here, screw off. I bet the feeling is mutual between you and the school.

Disappointing.

Ratatouille

Well, I caught Ratatouille with Na just now. Its a really fun show. =)

"Anyone CAN COOK."

Its pretty inspiring to know that Remy, has such aspirations and dreams of becoming one of the finest chefs in Paris.

So, I shall use Remy the rat as a role model! Onward and beyond! Haa

But speaking of food, I haven't been cooking for quite some time apart from cooking instant noodles/ campbell's soup.

Been thinking, for SMEs to function, do they operate similar to MNCs? I mean in organisation and employer-employee relationship. I strongly feel that in order for SMEs to function well, and reach the optimum level of efficiency/output, the have to command loyalty from their staff. Once you manage to capture the hearts and minds of your employees, they will put in their heart and soul for you. Why pick on little things that aren't even worth mentioning? For an employee who has worked in your company for almost 10 years without a single day of absence, and he tries his best to make it happen even regarding your personal stuff, I seriously think you are losing it. But people are like that, they won't feel the pain until they fall.

Alright, tonnes of tutorial to rush. Sleepless night.