Saturday, July 22, 2006
The bad news is I just looked at the letter of offer that i signed. Somehow, the period was till 13th Aug. I have no idea why I didn't see that initially. Bah! How??? I have evil plans to hand in slip-shod work, give her a black face whenever I see her, pon a feedback session that is compulsory and stuff... or maybe I should just tell her I booked a holiday. Wahahahs.. talk about lying thru my teeth. But then again, I think I'm too nice to show my displeasure. So... stuck at work for another 2 weeks? I'll probably end up taking 5 days of leave .I DON'T CARE! I booked my driving lessons already. They cannot stop me! If not.. I'll just take MC or sth. YESh! I'm freaking pissed now!!! Not as if I feel particularly useful lor. I want cheap labour or what?
Ok.. before the booboo was discovered yesterday, I had a nice week. Went to Wanling's place for BBQ on Mon to celebrate her 21st! I like the watch! :)
Tues.. Dinner at Rice Table. Thank you Ade for the treat!!! Really miss going out with you all. It's like... multiple conversations, crappy stuff, funny stuff. I haven't felt so happy in weeks. hahaha...
Wed... I went out to do survey.. at Eunos.. which was full of cats. It got a bit freaky.
Thurs... I know I didn't go home.. but I can't remember what I did... Oh.. Dinner with Sharon. and sad to say.. I missed the Acapella Championship thingee at Esplanade. But congrats to Char and Da for coming in 1st! Woo! I'll see you all at Acafast! :) and let's meet up some time in Aug ya?
Fri... went home early. or rather, after work. Bought a whiteboard. Which is sitting/standing mightily in front of me now.
Today.. still slacking. Things to plan and type up. Application for exchang eyet to be done... Orientation stuff to settle. Next week will be a super packed week. Carribbean one day... and then preparation for Fri-Sat's camp. And then.. I really hope I get to leave on 31st! Sob sob...
The bad news is I just looked at the letter of offer that i signed. Somehow, the period was till 13th Aug. I have no idea why I didn't see that initially. Bah! How??? I have evil plans to hand in slip-shod work, give her a black face whenever I see her, pon a feedback session that is compulsory and stuff... or maybe I should just tell her I booked a holiday. Wahahahs.. talk about lying thru my teeth. But then again, I think I'm too nice to show my displeasure. So... stuck at work for another 2 weeks? I'll probably end up taking 5 days of leave .I DON'T CARE! I booked my driving lessons already. They cannot stop me! If not.. I'll just take MC or sth. YESh! I'm freaking pissed now!!! Not as if I feel particularly useful lor. I want cheap labour or what?
Ok.. before the booboo was discovered yesterday, I had a nice week. Went to Wanling's place for BBQ on Mon to celebrate her 21st! I like the watch! :)
Tues.. Dinner at Rice Table. Thank you Ade for the treat!!! Really miss going out with you all. It's like... multiple conversations, crappy stuff, funny stuff. I haven't felt so happy in weeks. hahaha...
Wed... I went out to do survey.. at Eunos.. which was full of cats. It got a bit freaky.
Thurs... I know I didn't go home.. but I can't remember what I did... Oh.. Dinner with Sharon. and sad to say.. I missed the Acapella Championship thingee at Esplanade. But congrats to Char and Da for coming in 1st! Woo! I'll see you all at Acafast! :) and let's meet up some time in Aug ya?
Fri... went home early. or rather, after work. Bought a whiteboard. Which is sitting/standing mightily in front of me now.
Today.. still slacking. Things to plan and type up. Application for exchang eyet to be done... Orientation stuff to settle. Next week will be a super packed week. Carribbean one day... and then preparation for Fri-Sat's camp. And then.. I really hope I get to leave on 31st! Sob sob...
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
People and things/events come in different shape and sizes. We all try to fit into each other, fit events into our schedules like how the pieces fit into one another.
Why so philosophical? I dunno... but I guess my body is trying to tell me sth when I shut down for 12 hours stright. And I didn't even finish the world cup match. I need a breather. I feel quite choked up with my 'to-do' list.
1. Complete composition
2. Check up on Exchange! *impt impt* or else cannot go
3. Complete this stupid piece of work that my supervisor has been hounding me for eons (yeah.. i'm working on my day off!)
4. Do up logistics list for dry run on Sat
5. Dry run for Orientation on Sat and I havden't planned my game yet!
6. Recce for the above-mentioned game on Thursday!
7. Draft Agreement for PostSecret (oopsie.. will update soon!)
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
If I have a choice, I want to stay in school forever. This internship, while interesting at times and slightly beneficial has gotten me thinking A LOT! Given that this is a big organisation I'm working for, I just think that there are many layers to clear before you can do something.
On top of that, I just think that it is very hard to send msg across. Like in school, if you want something done, you would do it yourself if necessary. But in an organisation, you would first have to feedback to the relevant dept, who may/may not pass on the msg and yada yada yada... so...
The thing is I spent weeks doing something, only to run simple tests on them. Or not even test... it is like writing a long and complicated formula with loads of macros only to calculate perhpas what '1+1='. It just seems like a lot of wasted effort. Where are the crunching numbers that I am supposed to interpret? Somehow, this dept simplifies a lot of things I learnt. Which further highlights the difference between school and work. Things are just different. Or maybe I just have this thought that work life is challenging and mind boggling. Right.. I spend one qurter of my time there using my brains and the other three quarters doing brainless work.
"I managed to get hands-on experience in doing research as I was sent to conduct a door to door survey."
Yeah... so that was what I was doing in Woodlands for two and a half hours tonight. And did i mention I was in heels cause I went after work?
The good thing? I get tomorrow off... It is fun if more people opend up. At least I won't have to waste time to make another trip there again. Sigheth... Better luck this weekend ba...
Which reminds me this weekend is kinda packed cause I have to go for a blood test and Char's concert. Squeeze in more knocking... and exchange research, completing of composition plus planning programmes for camp and *poof* I can so see my weekend evaporating.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
and there are just so many more adjectives i can use to describe work.
Ok.. plus.. the World Cup is here... so I've been juggling my time between catching matches, or snippets of it, playing Zuma and trying ot get a high score, meetings and dinners with friends after work. Hence, this explains why my blog has been so stagnent.
I mean there is nothign much to blog about work. Don't think you all wanna hear about how I have to do data entry and coding for 7 open ended questions for 1000 over responses. And you won't believe how weird and unbelievable some of the responses can be! and...
Ok.. I guess I just managed to described a bit of my work.
Ya.. and now to a weekend of rotting before the whole routine starts again on Monday...
Sunday, June 04, 2006
This is actually a rather old post. Wrote it in Wed but blogger wasn’t being cooperative... It didn't let me blog about Da Vinci Code.
Caught Da Vinci Code with Fran earlier… Well, there are instances where I think the pen is mightier than the sword. This was one of it. Perhaps certain things are just more exciting when you read about it happening instead of watching it. Or maybe words just make certain scenes sound better. Maybe it was due to anticipation, thus, the movie felt a little flat. There was no climax. Just like telling a story.
Also, the movie missed out on some explanation, changing a bit of the details here and there. Went for the movie despite the not so good reviews. It was ok I guess. I didn’t really regret because I felt as if I was transported to Europe for 2.5 hours, getting glimpse of the Louvre and other sights.
As for the controversial storyline… well… despite all the protests and calls to ban the film, I would put it down to a work of fiction, by an over-imaginative author, who can put one and one together to make three. Honestly, if people cannot discern between fact and fiction, and as a result, lose faith in their religion after watching the show, it just illustrates that they aren’t really in it.
Hmmm.. I wanna watch XMen 3… and Over the Hedge! Oh… and there’s Pirates 3. I didn’t catch 2.. but 3 looks exciting. Btw, as we were waiting for the movie to start, they showed a trailer for the new James Bond movie. Have to say that I think that Pierce Brosnan looks so much better compared to the new 007. But we shall see…
So many movies.. so little time! Spent Saturday slacking. Was supposed to either go cyclig with Angie or catch a concert with Sharon. Sad to say, I didn't do both... woke up at 1 plus and decided not to go cycling. and I kinda slacked the day away...
It's time to sleep...
Thursday, May 25, 2006
THANKS EVERYONE!
Thanks to all of you who made my 21st such a memorable one. The 2 weekends of revelry, fun...
SMU peeps
St Nicks gals...

Family...
To gassy peeps, thanks for the surprise! and the 'repeat' thingee was super funny.
To a dear friend... SIYI!!!
Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks... Thanks...
These 2 weeks have gone by in a flurry. Besides internship... where the work is starting to pick up.
Then on top of that there are tons of things to be done.
There's preparation for the presentation for the Singapore Youth Media Conference on Sat... Classes to attend on Tues nights - which reminds me to start writing my music.
Hmmm.. meeting for the various stuff I'm involved in..
Handbook, Social Science Orientation, Comm service stuff...
There's social gatherings... meeting a friend for dinner on Mon, Da Vinci Code with Fran on Wed. Wathcing Over the Hedge with my sister someday... and I want to watch XMen 3 too!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Looking back, what have I done, where have I been?
Travelled from Novena to Clementi for 2 years to complete my Primary Education at NHPS. Clumsy me broke my arm in Primary 4, and fractured my foot the year after that.
Went to St Nicks mainly because of MEP... MEP was a bad decision (I wonder what possessed me), but never regretted going there because of all you wonderful people out there. I remember the Cruise in 2004...
Establishment of REHK... and the 2 revered Royalties. I remember silent conversations, passing messages and throwing them across the room during Father Balhatchet's class. Hurhurhur...
Tuition @ Angie's with Bubble Tea and Ms Tay.
1 Truth, 2 Truth, 3 Purity, 4 Purity. Cai-pok, Flaming red hair TG...
Sec school life seems like a blur now - it seems to revolve round choir... Performances, practices, rehearsals and 'tests'. 'Clip-clopping' across the VCH stage. The classic Monica Toh followed by Susanna Koh.
It was where I developed an interest in choir, then a passion for singing which brought me to the next phase of my life - VJC
Failed my first Exam - Physics. Got my first 'F' for Econs common test in Yr 2 Common Test 1! (I don't think I will ever forget that)
Mulling over tons of Maths problems and trying to grasp econs concepts.
Ponning lecture to go lib, sleeping in practically all my lectures in year 1.
A year one Physics tutor which was a big joke, the replacement was not much better wither.
Physics Tuition with Gary Chan. Wahahahs...
Fun and slack class, which unfortunately do not really keep in touch.
But more importantly, I remember choir - the feel of singing with a choir that strives together, produces good sound. It started with Carolling 2001. The toil and sweat. Practices at least twice a week, lying on the floor of the hall in Siglap South CC. Doing weird stuff and the intensive drilling of competition songs. (try 'Ni-hil-sub, So-lei No-Vum)
There was Prague, my first foray into Europe and first experience of winter.
Preparations for SYF... 'dung da-ah-ang-ing' for months trying to sound like gamaelan. Putting up of SOV performances - Horrotorio and the funny choreo the year after.
Performance at Esplanade. :) :) :) - It was just a nice feeling to know you had been there.
Pioneer batch of SMU Social Science students. Fun with Social Science Society exco! Nice and friendly Profs. Interesting modules. First time in a class of 16 people. Daunting presentations - I remember Comms 101 - individual presentation.
But more importantly, the experience I pick up while taking part in or organising activities.
Wonderful G1 friends, thanks for being part of my life since 2 years ago! The infamous 'Zhong Ji Mi Ma', G1 gathering, crapping sessions, apples discussion...
The Impossible Trinity, we rock! :)
To all those who are a part of my life, a sincere 'Thank You; from the bottom of my heart together with a great, big hug. May the friendships we forge withstand the test of time.
Oh oh oh.. not to forget.. Karaoke was DISCOVERED!!! Wahahahas.. the endless hours of fun we had singing, screaming and harmonising (or trying to anyway)!
Most importantly, I won't be who I am today if not for my family. To por-por, Mummy, Daddy, Gin and Jonah, I love you all very much! Thanks for being there to listen to me, to cheer me up when I'm down, to amuse me with your antics.
Phew.. I just felt as if I made an Oscar acceptance speech! :) May this post be something to mull over and serve to jolt my memory when I read my archives in future.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
First of all, a big thank you for all of you who came yesterday! Thanks for the presents!
TO Fran, Meiju, Wanling, Baoqin, Cynthia.. I really like the jacket! Hahaha.. I'll wear it to school often enough so you all will see it! Yes Fran.. you and Meiju have good taste! :)
To Gan Ann, Renjie, Duan, Chiching... I'm still not over the book! It's so nice!!!
To Claire... what can I say. The cake was marvelous... and I think you just converted me into a sour cream and onion dips person! Thanks for all your help!
TO Sharon... Thanks for your gift! I'll try and remain inspired.
Special mention to Baoqin who came over on Friday to help me with this!

It's so princess-y! Haha... and one night's work for hanging 26 balloons and 2 streamers. Not bad huh? We should practice more and them go into events management.
Ya.. and thanks to my brother who helped me collect the sushi... and my parents, sis and auntie who helped to make it food with all the food and stuffies!
And all who came... I hope you all enjoyed yourselves and the food and the fondue!
SMU peeps... and..
St Nicks frens! :)
Oh.. oh.. oh.. I must post this!
The 2 SS guys at my mercy!!! Wahahahs! :)
Had a great time playing the infamous 'polar bear'... and Uno Attack!!!
After that was a ktv session @ partyworld!
Serenading, yodelling, butchering of songs, dueting, harmonising.. and who can forget! (Come on everyone! 1... 2... 3...) "霍霍霍霍霍霍霍霍", "我我我我我我我我"
SO high!!!
Good food! GREAT COMPANY! Fun people, Karaoke! What else can I ask for?
Monday, May 08, 2006
Hahaha... slowly trying to build it up to what it was initially. Putting in peripheral programmes I used... I got a new hard disk cause the old one apparently spoilt. Well.. maybe it will last longer now...
Was quite unused to typing on a desktop for a week... Ahh.. the lovely keys of my laptop goes a-tapping!
Lost all my emoticons... so next time you all see me on msn... just use ur emoticons! hahaha... and the good thing is I still have the more important stuff like photos, works, so I'll live. The importance of backing up. :)
A bit incoherent now.. still trying to remember what else I need to put in. Starting on a blank slate, now I shall slowly build it up again... Ooh... I got LOTR screensaver. A bit passe... but Legolas and Aragon is still cute!
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Busy interning at PA... 4 days of work... and I wonder how I can hang in there for another 2 months and 3 weeks... It's not that bad. Just need to get into the working mode. Then now gotta organise my life around work. Which.. i guess means a lot of dinners out. :)
My laptop is officially dead. Have to get my hard disk replaced... A lot of upcoming commitments and events. Hahaha...
Friday, April 28, 2006
Basically, the instructions are as such:
Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle. Say the following questions aloud, and press play. Use the song title as the answer to the question. NO CHEATING.
here are my answers:
How does the world see me?
今夜你会不会来 - Wei Lan (This HK Singer.. but it is like a remix version of the Leon Lai's one)
Hmmm... so does the world think that I usually don't go where I am supposed to? Doubting whether I will appear? Maybe not on time lar... but I seldom pang seh people one lor...
Will I have a happy life?
Every Tomorrow - Eason Chan
This is an english translation of a Cantonese song. Dunno the real title... So I will only have a happy life every tomorrow?
What do my friends really think of me?
True - Ryan Cabrera
Awww... that's so sweeet!
Do people secretly lust after me?
Breathe Again - Toni Braxton
Errr... how am I supposed to decipher this? Like no, no one lusts after me, thus I must breathe again? Or breathe to suck in my fats?
How can I make myself happy?
留多一分钟 - Hacken Lee
Well, a translation of this title would be either 'Stay Longer for a Minute More' or 'Give One More Minute'. So I should give myself more time?
What should I do with my life?
Too Serious Too Soon - Gareth Gates
Ok... I'm too serious about my life too soon? So when should I start planning for my life and a career? I'm already 21!
Will I ever have children?
Forever - Backstreet Boys
I will forever have children? Why couldn't the question be 'Will I ever Have money'? I like that answer...
What is some good advice for me?
Mr Beasley - Corrinne May
Ok.. I dunno how to decipher this. The lyrics go like: 'Just be yourself, Mr Beasley, It's your soul that makes me fall in love with you'. Hmmm... *deep in thought*
How will I be remembered?
Danny Boy - Various Celtic singers
I'm a girl.. not a boy! Besides, my name is not Danny.
What is my signature dancing song?
Someday, Someway - S Club 7
Ok... I dun really dance. Maybe not dancing song.. more of signature phrase?
What do I think my current theme song is?
My Perogative - Britney Spears
What can I say?
What does everyone else think my current theme song is?
Your Song - Moulin Rouge
No comments...
What song will play at my funeral?
With All Your Heart - Plus 1
Ok lar...
What type of men/women do I like?
Something about You
Obviously, when I like someone, there has to be something about them I like before I like them right? But Something About You is not really a type... nvm...
What is my day going to be like?
园游会 - Jay Chou
Errrm... the translation is... I dunno. Tried Babelfish and they gave me 'Garden You Hui'. They might as well have said ' Garden Swim Will'. Wahahahas.. but I think it is sth like a fair? Is it not? So does that mean I'm gonna have fun?
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Got my Econs back.. not good... I believe in the Law of Diminishing Returns... Somehow, you'll get less over a prolonged period of time. My mum thinks it is a natural phenomenon for people to do well in their first year in uni and deprove. For me, I think it is a regression and I'm finally finding my true standard. got a little lucky in my first year... Now.. to maintain...
I got my PA internship! It's till 31st July... So gals.. we'll have to plan a weekend trip... Dun think they will take too kindly to an intern taking a week off to go jetting off to HK! And with that... I can plan for my exchange! Wahahahas... getting an internship this summer is part of a bigger plan for me to go on exchange in Year 3. I just hope nothing weird crops up that will spoil my plans again.
I seem to have signed up for quite a number of summer activities - various school projects, comm service... Let's hope I have the energy and drive to carry through with them.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
it actually started out ok. Like I went for my warm up drive which was very smooth. I didn't even feel nervous when I was going down to the car with my testor. Then it had to happen... It started drizzling the moment I got into the car (or there about). Then when I was turning out, I checked and there was not car... then this car popped up and the testor braked a bit for me.
** warning bells went off in my head... was trying to kepe myself from muttering 'shit!'**
It started pouring.. like cats and dogs and I couldn't see a thing in front of me. Is that luck or what? And I struck a curb when turning out from doing directional change. 10 points down the drain...
and it continued pouring... and during the test route, committed some stupid mistakes. The roads were clear for me to do lane changing (one of my weaker subjects) but the drive sucked! And I hate driving in torrential rain and I didn't have much practice driving in the rain somemore cause whenever I go for lesson, it was bright and sunny.
Wahlaoz.. fate or what?
the best part comes now: The freaking rain stopped after I parked the car. It was all bright and sunny when I walked out of the driving school, 154 bucks poorer. Seems like a crule trick was played on me.
Well, I'm kinda over it.. but I just feel so sian.. cause it's just disappointment. I wasn't 100% sure I would pass, but I was hoping I could avoid stupid, costly mistakes like striking curb. Unfortunately, it din work out that way... The next test is in July! That's a long long wait! Now let's hope I get a job/internship or whatever... :)
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Another day spent out with friends and more friends. :)
Tomorrow gonna be spent driving and shopping...
I feel so blissful... nothing much to worry about...
Met an interesting cab driver.. who was talking about gays openly touching him in the cab and of a drunk women who forgot where her boyfriend stayed and made a fuss in his car. Talked freely about how he enjoys sex and errrm... how some people like to do it 'from behind'. I felt kinda unnerved, undomfortable and I was rather glad when I reached my destination...
a BBq that took forever to start the fire.. then my first time at Penny Black... well, it's this pub thingee at Raffles Place, Boat Quay area... had fun talking.. and crapping. Wish I could have stayed longer for the bbq though...
I went swimming this afternoon and I tanned myself and ended up with a rubber band line on my wrist where I hung the locker key. so smart right? And I think alcohol dun go very well with a swim. My muscles feel weird... and I dun think it is the effect of a swim only.
I have a craving for Magnum ice cream... dun ask me why.. Cravings are unexplainable...
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
5 x(times) last minute panicking,
days spent studying in freezers...
loads of food therapy,
tons of papers being used,
blisters from writing too hard and
pen with only hald the ink left,
I have finished my exams.. and so with the term that goes along with it. A gruelling term which made me think twice about how I plan my timetable in future, but a fun term nonetheless.
Abpsych was well.. weird... cause it made me believe I was suffering from some of those symptoms .
IO was interesting... both the subject mattter and the presence of an intelligent prof who was friendlier and nicer. Small class of 16 which made it nice (to some extent).
T&A was a mess... with its cheem readings of the works Marxism, Durkheim and Weber... try reading some abstract ideas written in flowery language and you'll get what I mean. I think it helps in like interest reading, but not to mug for exams. But another nice prof...
MPW was fun! Watching movie during class, loads of class activities. Really learning from experience... Didn't end on that high a note iwth a rather killer exam imo cause i couldn't really do some of it. Hahaha...
International Econs... a love hate relationship with it... I quite enjoy the subject matter and doing project with wonderful people! Yet... killer exams and I just dunno how to study the subject, It was nice to read about it though...
Finishing Touch... learning how to eat properly and dressing well for 830 class was quite a challenge. Learnt some stuff, disagreed with others.. had a forgettable interview... and well.. it was too short to really leave an impact on me.
Ok.. so this kinda summed up my term... 2 years over in a blink of an eye... Plans for summer, curl up in bed with good books, hopefully get my internship, earn some cash... Go on a trip... make myself useful somewhere, somehow?
Good luck to all those who have yet to take their exams...
Monday, April 17, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Has your brain literally felt 'full'? I felt like I was cramming stuff down my brain when I was studying for the last 3 papers the last couple of days. and it just felt saturated. Then after IO psych, i felt as if I emptied my brains and crammed in a whole load of Durkheim suicide and research design thingee... I just find the 'literal' feeling very fascinating. I wonder if the brain is like a one-litre water bottle. Like u fill it to the brim or sth...
Looking back, I think it is not that bad. Yeah.. post decision dissonance. Not really decision. Maybe post-event dissonance if there is any theory like that. You feel good after you do something.
People have asked me if I am crazy, doing so many modules in one sem and squeeezing my exams. I dunno... cause it's like... if you ask me to choose which modules ot give up, I can't really pin point anyone. I don't regret taking any of them because of the friends in there, project group, nice profs and a lot of other reasons. So... yeah.. just give up FT hor. Unfortunately, it was preassigned. So not much of a choice.
So why not take a slack term of 4 modules? I dunno.. cause it is really quite slack? Wahahhaa... ok.. I'm really not thinking very well liao...
How will I do? I dunno... Can't deny that it is at the back of my mind. But when you get so tired of everything, think so much also no use lor. Just take things as they come ba. I'm in a rather stoned mode now. Effect of relying on stimulants like coffee and ginseng to get me through these few days. Yeah... if I had started earlier, maybe things will not be so bad. Unfortunately, a bit too late lar...
2 more papers... and it is the end of my 2nd year. That's damn fast lor...
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Am suffering the consequences of my procrastination. Been typing out abpsych notes, finishing my End of Course evaluation for FT and putting together bits and pieces of my T&A report. Sheesh! I have yet to comprehend Durkheim and his Suicide Theory. Bah!
a few mor ehours to the end of the day. Please give me the stregth to carry on and hope I won't screw up to badly in the next 2 days. Even if I do, I pray that my last 2 papers will be able to save my grades.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
my 3rd day in presentation outfit (read: black suit) in a row.. Bah! I feel os overdressed when I'm walking around school. But bo bian lar.. it's like FT mock interview on Monday, FT Dineout on Tues at 9am! and I received a call from Ascott group to go for an interview at 4 for some internship that I applied at. So I appeared in school black pants with blazer in tow again..
The interview went ok i guess... didn't feel like 'connection' but wasn't that unpleasant too.. But half the time, I wished I was mugging.. which leads me to...
I AM FINALLY, slowly getting into the swing of mugging... of studying. I have THE DRIVE! Yay!!! Now to sustain it for a week. Cannot lar.. a few more days... so many paper. start to panic liao...
Like my fren said... 'If i dun study, at most I screw up 2 or 3 modules... if you (ie: me) don't study, you will screw up 5' so yeah!
Time to hit the books! :)
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
I'm just been having this panic-ky and very 忐忑不安 feeling. I dunno why. Study Study... mug mug mug...
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Had a nice de-stressing session (cue: ktv) with the gassy people (ok.. I think 'the gassy people' sounds weird) But yeah... then went for a long swim and a nice dinner with my sis. Tmr I shall start completing all my reports (note: plural). I think I've had enough merry making. It is time to settle down and start mugging.
I'll be in school on Monday and Tuesday courtesy of FT.. other than that... shall see my mood.. and a whole load of other factors.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
I think I'm suffering from personality disorder - antisocial disorder because I am not following the norm. Throw in a bit of depression whereby there is loss of mood and appetite.
Hopefully I don't have any sexual disorders... nor problems with gender identity. I am glad I'm not a caffeine (stimulant) addict. Maybe I should take some sedatives and go to sleep. Miss the class and presentation.
I think i'm displaying symptoms of schizophrenia. Studying abpsych... No.. not contemplating suicide though. Hahaha...
test in 1.5 hours. I gotta be in school in half an hour. Help!!!
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
1 presentation, 1 more test and my term is effectively over.
Been in a choir-y mood recently. Feel like singing all the SN songs. 'Candle on the Water', 'Silver Lining'. Don't know what caused the certain bout of nostalgy.
Slides to prepare, script to write, notes to study. Seems like a lot of things to do before I sleep tonight.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Just felt like blogging this lyrics down...
Broken hearts,
Crying eyes....
Wait alone, in the dark of the night
It's time we went beyond the walls of our own lives...
It's time we heard the difference, it's time we heard the cry
One by one...
Hand in hand...
Hearts to hearts... oh we've got to understand
There's so much more to life than living day to day.
We got to bridge the distance,
we got to make the way.
Let's be the hands, that comfort every cold and lonely man
Let's be the feet, for those who do not have the strength to stand
Let's be the love, that reaches out to every boy and girl
Let's be the arms, that reach around the World
Friday, March 24, 2006
These couple of weeks have been kind of a roller coaster. Kinda slacky (cause I only have 2 presentations), yet fraught with deadlines and anxiety as prsentations loom and exams knock on the door.
I would say I'm not a very good presenter. I had blanked out or rambled through what I say, or speak inaudibly (or so I think). Hahaha.. so today was good..
Slackign in the school library now... Dinner with qinny! Yay! good food! :)
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
A post I wrote on 1st March, the day before my t&a... wrote and saved it as draft... looks like I was right after all...
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Perhaps it is because I have the list of question that is coming out for tmr's paper in front of me... I don't feel like starting.
Perhaps it is because my lessons start at 145 tmr and so I know I will have the more time tmr to study.
Perhaps I just want to drag late into the night... and hopefully lengthen the time I have.
What I believe in: Everything comes at a price. I slack now and I have to pay it back later in terms of grades, insecurity, carelessness, more pressure @ 4 am later...
hohoho.. I just realise I have no class after tmr's t&a midterms... and me just realised my T&A midterm is worth 40%!
I see how I am actually applying psych theories in this case... Maybe lowering expectations of goals... trying ot justify (I had 3 midterms tt week!)... but... sigh... still feeling down... down.. down...
One of my worse midterm grades ever... tt's kinda bad... :(
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Today happens to be one of such morning. I don't know what I did wrong... (I didn't exactly sleep that late.... nor wake up that early) Yet I'm feeling like crap now...
I gotta drag myself off to school soon... *ulps*... Week 12 is a-coming! Lalala...
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
IO paper due tmr @ 5. Thank goodness for late deadlines. but it doesn't really change the fact that I am quite dead...
3000 - 4000 words... Current word count: 191. Congratulate me... But I do believe that words will flow once I start proper... Hahaha... *crosses fingers* In fact, I hope I will be able ot churn out more words than needed... Cutting is easier than squeezing more things out.
I don't feel panicky at all. Instead, I had the time to watch TV, watch shows yesterday... talk about prioritising and making effort...
Monday, March 13, 2006
After than, went back to SN! I so miss the school! And I realised we did a lot of walking when we were there. The school just seems so big! From the Street 13 entrance to Sunken forum. :)
The fair was ok. We walked around, but there wasn't much to like entice us. Games do not really attract us... and food was like... normal? Usual funfair stuff? hahaha... We had like $30 bucks worth of coupons left after walking one round. But they sure brought in a lot of stuff. Amusement rides, EZone gaming machines... Oh ya... It was so freaking hot!
So later, we went to Soyabean to chill. Hahaha... one of our hang-outs then? and it was pouring! on the spur of the moment... we went yodelling!!! Wah! It was a good stress-reliever! So much for having impromptu friends.
Can't help but notice how things have changed. But memories are always there. I go back to SN not really to see the teachers (cause they can't really remember me. Stood in front of TSW for some time, but she showed no hint of recognition! hahaha...), not really to see the school (cause it's painted in quite a disgusting colours now) but more of to relive memories.
Today was SMU open house.
Question no. 1: What are the job prospects of a Social Science Student.
Question no. 2: Can you tell me more about your degree programme?
Ok.. so... what do you want to hear? Bah! I felt like I was on repeat mode after a while lor. You can do what you want.. social science disciplines provdie you with certain skill sets that you can use in most jobs... It depends on your interest. LIke... what do you want me to say? you can be a prof, a psychologist? a hypnotist?
I think some people do have some misconception of a psychologist. Maybe not 'enlightened individuals' as Siyi puts it.
Oh... Question of the day: I am interested in Sociology. What does a sociologist do? like....
A whole myriad of other questions that I spent 4 hours answering. It was rather excrutiating, yet I dunno if I was like that the last time. Oh.. and the banging of drums came at the most inappropriate time. There was this performance by a drumming ensemble in the school and the freaking place was enclosed lar. How smart can people get? There was no way people could ask/answer questions! I had to raise my voice a few decibels and felt I was shouting.
A lot of money spent on the 'wow' factor. And seriously, I think the admin building is a big waste of money. The offices are located from Level 7 onwards. And there is virtually nothing much from the 1st to 6th storey. What a waste of prime office space! Just a sports hall, a conferent hall and load of space! we are not having some art exhibition lor...
Thursday, March 09, 2006
no one is online or on MSN between 11 and 12! or rather, no one I want to talk to... I suppose everyone is on their way to school.
Had an interesting chat yesterday. Are all of us too caught up with pursuing wealth, power, control that we neglect other things? My friend was commenting that many people just follow the set route. The 'go to uni, get a degree, slog your guts out, make big bucks and be successful'. But in the process, we forget the lesser things that we would like to do. Those that do not pay much, but is something that we would really really like to do.
Hmmm.. I have no answer to that. are we really too conditioned to do well in life?
I am pursuing what I think I love. but I dunno what other things I would really really like to do, but turn my back on it. have we been conditioned to just pursue the material things in life? It's like maybe it is not a wrong thing to pursue psych, but it is the filed I go into that matters. Do I go into something because it has more career prospects? Or do I do something like social work and counselling which doesn't pay a lot, but helps people? Could there be a balance?
perhaps it's just that I am indifferent to a lot of things. Anything can-go. I am not passionate about certain cause like Animal Welfare, Youth issues and stuff.
Ok.. enough rambling. My meeting is supposed to start in 2 mins. Any guesses that people will be late?
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
But surprisingly, I've been trying (quite successfully) to sleep earlirt (read: 12 - 1). hahaha.. woke up at bright and early 9am this morning... and I actually managed to do some work before heading to school soon for IE meeting...
Wahahahas... Hopefully I can keep this up with deadlines looming... I still dunno what to write for my IO paper yet... it is supposed to be a commentary on one of the various topics. Hmmm... comment on what? and did I mention, it's supposed to be 3000 to 4000 words. So.. that's like this weedend's work cut out for me.
I refuse to stay up the whole of wed night to rush it for Thursday's deadline like what I did last year for my RMSS paper and other stuff.. Wish me luck!
Sunday, March 05, 2006
I adopted 2 eggs today... (via Char's blog) :)

Caught NTUCO at Singapore Conference Hall yesterday... It was like a gathering of SN girls... Went for face-off on Friday... Rock concert by 3 good bands... Ok... i only liked 2...
A satisfying end to midterm week... Now time to pick up the pieces and start work...
A packed week ahead with interviews for MPW project scheduled, planning and preparation of IO psych paper, filling out Econs Project, Research note and MPW journals due...
and to watch Munich!
Friday, March 03, 2006
Instead of wasting time on writing cover letters and trying to sell myself, writing resumes... and desperately trying to fulfil my quota of 5 reflection journals (only did 1.. win right?).
Time to drag myself off to school... 45 mins to class! hope i can make it! Another fun-filled day.. Retro evening plus Face off! I think I am enjoying life too much! Somebody... Help me!
uh-oh.. i have a problem.. define retro?
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
I've survived my 3 social science midterms that tok place on 3 consecutive days! *clap clap*
I have never felt freeer, more weightless after my T&A paper today. I literally felt a burden being lifted off off my shoulders.
On another note:
another disappointment...
What constitutes a disappintment?
Below expectations performance?
or have I expected too much of myself?
My heart sank when I saw my abpsych results... they were within reasonable expectations. yet... there was this much more I could have done.
I have no excuse this time round. I didn't put in the effort I should have. Makes the finals an even more daunting task...
I'm kicking myself because the papers had been do-able.. and yet... I chose to give up on them. I can't even give the excuse that the paper killed me. It's like committing suicide. I will try not to make the same mistake again *chants it 100 times*
~breathes~
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Perhaps it is because I have the list of question that is coming out for tmr's paper in front of me... I don't feel like starting.
Perhaps it is because my lessons start at 145 tmr and so I know I will have the more time tmr to study.
Perhaps I just want to drag late into the night... and hopefully lengthen the time I have.
What I believe in: Everything comes at a price. I slack now and I have to pay it back later in terms of grades, insecurity, carelessness, more pressure @ 4 am later...
hohoho.. I just realise I have no class after tmr's t&a midterms... and me just realised my T&A midterm is worth 40%!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
IO... a prof that marked 16 scripts during the break and returned it to us within the same day... Well... what can I say... Impressivo~!~ But... but... I think the grade was justifiable, given the effort I put in... But...
Sometimes, it is not the grade that gets me down... It is the knowledge that it was an easy paper and how much better I could have done if I had just bothered to study that little bit more, to start that bit earlier. everything came form the notes/textbook! I wasn't stumped! I just didn't have the answers because I didn't study them. I rue the missed chances...
Ie went surprising ok... Not top... actually, nowhere near top.. but given my limited Economics capacity... was happy with my grade...
Been struck with thoughts recently. Plans, future... Maybe I should just focus on studying... Been slacking off more than I would like...
Time to start T&A...
Monday, February 27, 2006
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Love the colour of the sky for this one!!!
I was still in sunny Singapore... just in some ulu corner. Changi Aloha to be exact. I could spend the whole day just walking the boardwalk, staying at the beach.
Took the pics just as the sun was about to set... about 6 plus I guess.
My only regret was not bringing my camera to snap more pics... Took what I could with my not very good camera phone... but still satisfied with the results!
Hmmm... the time at the chalet was good.. nice food, funny, crappy people, long walk... :) and more importantly, we actually SLEPT! Hahaha... haven't really 'slept' during chalets for some time.. usually end up spending the night playing cards and stuff...
Thanks Meiju for the invitation even though I'm not a Sissimo member...
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Being photo-whores while 'studying' in gsr.. clicking away with our camera phones... Bursting out into laughter and having fun suan-ing someone..
Still happily posing at like 9pm despite being in school!
Wahahahas... cupid uniform!!! Gillian has wings!!! Courtesy of Meiju and Sissimo!

On a parting note.. we are finally going home!!!
Sunday, February 19, 2006
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Gillian_205
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Yeah.. kinda shocked myself when i did that.. went to East Coast for a nice morning walk/jog whatever with my parents and sister today.. Fresh cool air... gave me some time to sort out my thoughts...
Taught my sister how to cycle... Ok.. didn't really teach teach... cause cycling is just learnt like that *snaps finger*. You can fail a million times... but suddenly you just get it! Remembered how Angie and Siyi taught me that time. Yah... so she can cycle now...
But because I woke up so early.. took a nice long nap in the afternoon.. sth I haven't done is quite a while...
Note to self this hols:
Revise for midterms in week 9
Go shopping (I need stuff for Finishing Touch! anyone wanna go shopping with me?)
Finish up MPW journals
Try and sleep more :)
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
btw, SMU is raising it's school fees to $7500!!! Wahlaos! It's exorbitant lar!!! No.. it doesn't affect me.. but it is still damn ex compared to NUS and NTU's $6100... Like... ya.. the fees won't rise at all.. but that is almost $2000 more than what we paid when we went in as first years. Do they want to make this a rich men school? I think it may become discriminatory...
I still really want to go Europe very much!
Another decision to make... To go Europe or not? I've wanted to go there for a long long time... but rationally, I can go next time in future. Bleahz... This is confusing...
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Correction: My sis says that above one line is too short to actually show how proud I am of her... so she ask me to write more...
OK lar.. smart (aleck!) and cute (ugly but adorable)...
She got back her 'O' level results today... actually, am proud of her Higher Chinese results... she only took HCL from Sec 3... managed to get A2 wor...
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Weak, Weary
Disappointment.
Resigned, I'll get over it...
Looking ahead,
may it all be worth it.
It brings me disappointment, yet gives me hope.
at its infancy stages now, let's just allow it to make mistakes.
I made one of the hardest decisions I had to make in a long time. Words cannot describe how I feel.
Actually, numb is as close as I can get to it. All the planning has come to naught. No more thinking, wondering and grinning secretly to myself when I think of me living on my own for 5 months. Not in the near future anyway.
A rational decision was made. It can only be for the better I agree. Yet, I can't help but feel a slight sense of loss for what could have been. Hopefully, it will go away when I immerse myself in my readings and studying for midterms. 1 week to the deadline. So near, yet so far. I think it is because I have been doing so much research. Almost concrete plans... all down the drain. I shall learn how to stop mopping.
It's time to concentrate on what will be. On how not to regret my decision and to make use of the opportunities that come my way because of this decision.
Oh... did I mention, I'm not going for exchange anymore.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Courses I want to take are not being offered the term I want to go, if I wait one more sem, I will have to do my internship this summer... There is this important psychology course that I am advised to take as soon as it is offered (ie: next sem or wait another year).
Bleahz... having a massive headache!
Sunday, February 05, 2006
I miss somebody right now.
I don't watch much TV these days.
I love olives.
I own lots of books.
I wear glasses or contact lenses.
I love to play video games.
I've tried marijuana.
I've watched porn movies.
I have been in a threesome.
I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
I curse sometimes.
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
I'm TOTALLY smart.
I've broken someone's bones.
I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
I hate the rain.
I'm paranoid at times.
I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast.
I have fresh breath in the morning.
I have long hair.
I have lost money in Las Vegas.
I have at least one sibling.
I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past.
I couldn't survive without Caller I.D.
I like the way that I look.
I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months.
I know how to cornrow.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings.
I think prostitution should be legalized.
I think Britney Spears is pretty.
Slept with a Suitemate.
I have a hidden talent.
I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I have a lot of friends.
I am currently single.
I have pecked someone of the same sex.
I enjoy talking on the phone. (actually it depends on who...)
I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
I love to shop.
Enjoy window shopping.
I would rather shop than eat.
I would classify myself as ghetto.
I'm bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
I'm obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal.
I don't hate anyone. I dislike them.
I'm a pretty good dancer.
I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in (a) God.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
I've rejected someone before.
I currently like someone.
I have no idea what I want to do with my life
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I've called the cops on a friend before.
I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
I'm not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
I am shy around the opposite sex.
I'm online 24/7, even as an away message.
I have at least 5 away messages saved.
I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
I have made a move on a friend's significant other or crush in the past.
I own the "South Park" movie.
I have avoided assignments at work/school to [blog] be on Xanga or Livejournal.
When I was a kid I played "the birds and the bees" with a neighbour or chum.
I enjoy some country music.
I would die for my best friends.
I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
I watch soap operas whenever I can.
I'm obsessive, and often a perfectionist.
I have used my sexuality to advance my career.I
love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
I know all the words to Slick Rick's "Children's Story".
Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I have dated a close friend's ex.
I like surveys/memes.
I am happy at this moment.
I'm obsessed with guys.
Democrat.
Conservative Republican.
I am punk rockish.
I am preppy.
I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
I study for tests most of the time.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I've ever met.
I can work on a car.
I love my job.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.
I have more than just my ears pierced.
I walk barefoot wherever I can.
I have jumped off a bridge.I love sea turtles.
I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
I believe in prophetic dreams.
Plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
I'm proficient on a musical instrument.
I worked at McDonald's restaurant.
I hate office jobs. (depends on the nature of the job...)
I love sci-fi movies.
I think water rules.
I went to college out of state.
I am adopted.
I like sausage.
I am a pyro.
I love the Red Sox.
I have thrown up from crying too much.
I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved.
I love kisses.
I fall for the worst people.
I adore bright colors.
I love Dear Abby.
I can't live without black eyeliner.
I think school is awesome.
I think pigtails serve a purpose.
I don't know why the hell I just did this stupid thing.
I usually like covers better than originals.
I don't like multi-textured ice cream.
I think John Cusack is adorable.
I hate chain theme restaurants like Applebees and TGIFridays.
I watch Food Network way too much.
I love coaching youth sports.
I can pick up things with my toes.
I can't whistle.
I can move my tongue in waves, much like a snakes slither.
I have ridden/owned a horse.
I still have every journal I've ever written in.
I can't stick to a diet.
I talk in my sleep.
I've often thought that I was born in the wrong century.
I try to forget things by drowning them out with loads of distractions.
Climbing trees is a brilliant past-time.
I have jazz in my blood.
I would not be friends if they weren't family.
I wear a toe ring.I have a tattoo.
I love vaginas.
I can't stand at LEAST one person that I work with.
I am a caffeine junkie.
I know who Santos L. Halper is.
I read trashy romance novels and I am ashamed.
I love wrestling.
I am completely tree-huggy spiritual, and I'm not ashamed at all.
If I knew I would get away with it, I would commit at least one murder.
I cosplay or know what cosplaying is.
I have been to over 15 conventions.
I will collect anything, and the more nonsensical, the better.
I enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner.
I'm an artist.
I have a goal to collect every Johnny Depp movie ever made.
I have an unhealthy Taco Bell obsession.
I have had a crush on a cartoon character when I was a kid.
I have spent more on anime and manga than many spend on computers or other high end products.
I only clean my room when neccesary.
Weight is my enemy!
I love to sing.
+ I love to procrastinate
7 Things That Make Me Smile
- Listening to my sister talk rubbish and joining her
- When I see nice scenary (picture or in person)
- Singing and watching people sing
- Receiving unexpected messages from people around
- Meeting up with friends whom I haven't seen in ages
- After reading a good book
- Listening to kids make innocent remarks which are super funny
7 Ways to Win My Heart
- Understand Me
- Accept me for who I am
- I need my space too...
- Flowers help! :)
- Surprise me!
- Carry out a good conversation with me
- Do things because you mean it and not for the sake of making me happy.
- I believe that there is a special someone out there
- I believe that certain things happen for a reason
- I believe that whatever won't kill you will only make you stronger
- I believe in myself
- I beieve that family and friends are more important than money
- I believe in enjoying life to the max and not shortchange yourself on anything
- I believe in travelling
- Making the wrong career choice
- Losing family and love ones
- Losing friendship
- That I will not have the chance to accomplish things I set out to do
- Losing myself in the pursuance of grades, wealth, power at the expense of more important things around me
- Horror shows
- That my kids I have in future will not be healthy.
7 Things I Do Everyday
- Listen to music
- Surf the net for the latest HK entertainment news
- Check my email
- Sleep
- Eat
- Drink
- On my laptop
7 pple you want to see now
- Justine Henin-Hardenne
- Hacken Lee
- People who have once walked into my life
- I dunno...
7 People I Tag
Anyone who wants to do it...
Thursday, February 02, 2006
So here goes... The good thing that happened today was that I had a chat with Sharon, I saw friends around... I spent half my day listening to nice songs. and well... I think I'm falling in love with Sweden. :)
Exchange is a headache. Maybe I should stop all the second-guessing and just put the uni of my choice.. which happen to be in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US... and now, Sweden. :) So I'll still need to narrow down my choices and stuff... I don't know where I want to go... just someplace, somewhere where I can hopefully get to look at life from a different perspective.
Have you ever felt like taking time off from school? Like just dropping everything so that you'll be able to play computer games, PS2 and read the whole day long? To laze around in bed, to not worry about having to rush to school or participate in class or do your readings...
Ok.. time ot return to reality. I really enjoy my courses this sem.. but I need to do sth about them! Not just attend class!!! Journals to be written, project research, media conference paper, exchange...
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Chinese New Year seems to have crept up upon us amidst settling into a new term, busying myself with sch stuff, having a couple of public holidays prior to it, driving lessons... Actually, the tell-tale signs were all there... blasting of CNY songs from shops, the 'sudden' attack of the red!, aromatic pineapple tarts baking, buying of new clothes...
New Year to me is a period for eating and more eating. Reunion dinner(s), Bak Kwa, pineapple tarts, Kueh Bungkit (? the white stuff that melts in your mouth! => my fav!), mandarin oranges! You eat when you go visiting cause relatives will stuff you with food, my relatives came over on the first day and my mum cooked up a feast... Sigh.. how not to gain weight?
And with the new year comes a new layout... I think I change my layout like once a year? Now it is so pink! As usual, an SOS call... with my limited html knowledge, anyone can help expand the box? I feel that it's quite concentrated in the centre now.. got a lot of space at the side...
Friday, January 27, 2006
I need to get a grip on my life. What is important and what is urgent? Health vs Commitments? Sleep vs Readings?
I dragged myself up earlier than usual to go to school for an sppt @ 9... Needless to say, I happened to be late... It was supposed to be an experiment... So I didn't do it in the end... I'm feeling horribly guilty now... It's like breaking a promise... Maybe I shouldn't have signed up for it in the first place... or slept so late the night before...
And so i rushed ot school only to be told they had started.. So i trudged up to the library... and I've been here since 930.. Am supposed to get some research going on for another thing I signed up for... I think I'm just drowning myself by taking on too many things that I think I cna handle when I committed but the plot is unravelling horribly for me...
Saturday, January 21, 2006
I miss the jittery feeling backstage, the slight anxiety before we walk onto stage.
The ridiculous, but threatening thought: 'What if I fall when I walk across the stage?'
Tonight, some of them came back. No longer a 2 hour show, but just a 7 minutes piece, hours of rehearsals were put into it. SMU Grand Opening was today... I feel glad that I am actually able ot take part in such an event. The feeling is just great! How the collective cheer went out when we were informed that we were going according to dry weather plans.
The skies have been kind. It had been pouring almost incessantly the past fortnight... Yet, they decided to hold their showers tonight. Being one of the performers, we were mainly sitting around and waiting for instructions. I wonder how the committee must have felt as they tethered along the borders of anxiety, stress and worry.
TOnight was a night to remember. My first performance as a keyboardist. I'm glad I got roped in. Get to experience the arts again... A highly satisfying day. It made all the rehearsals worth it.
Now, as Meiju puts it, time to resume the life of a student...
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Marxism? I haven't done the readings.. so I dunno what he is actually talking about.. Bleahz... :(
I need to get my life together again. Well, it is the first time in that many terms that I feel the need to read up and prepare before each class. But alas, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Am 3 weeks behind... plus tons of things looming and stuff to do.. *big sigh!*
Ooh.. my prof just talked about the 'Marriage of Figaro' (spelled correctly?) Hahaha.. reminds me of those days... except that nothing much is left except for certain names here and there.
Friday, January 13, 2006
But all in all, lessons are still so far so good... or maybe it is the company of Friends! Yay!!! They make up for the uncomprehensible greek and uninteresting modules... :) Not to mention, just chilling out with others...
Am behind on some deadlines.. oops.. will try to get it out as soon as possible...
Tennis is back in season! Yay! More things to entertain me and lure me away from my work...
Did I mention, i dun really like driving in the rain. Couldn't really see.. and somehow, I made a few bad judgment today. Tried to squeeze into the lane... and turn into the wrong lane... and tried to cur corners and stuff.. I should learn to be less reckless.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Am significantly enjoying my classes more this sem compared to last. Oh well.. maybe it is just a way of trying to psych myself for the term. International Econs still sound greek. So many concepts to remember. Very simple things that might have been overlooked is now brought back into play!
As for Theory and Analysis of Sociological Theory (T&A), I tried to do the 'short' (according to the prof) readings of 66 pages assigned. I barely got past page 4? It reminds me horribly of my democracy readings which I never really did till just before the exams and stuff. Actually, i think it is even more incomprehensible than Demo. Bleahz...
Now.. trying to do research for some stuff.. been looking at like webpages for like forever...
Friday, January 06, 2006
IE = greek? I think I returned all my econs stuff to my econs tutor liao. I only retained snatches of it which I am racking my brains to recall in this first lesson of International Economics. Didn't help that I wasn't that good an econs student also.
Did I mentio how glad I am that I didn't take any morning classes?
Monday, January 02, 2006
Hmmmz... This blog has been going on for almost 3 years! That's a long time given that I tend to lose interest in things easily. I believe the Roylaties can attest to that.
The Hols just came and went.. and me? Too lazy to post anything on New Year's eve, or on New Year's day. I had to do it the day after new year!
What did I do yesterday? Hmmmz.. spent my technically my whole day at Tampines Mall helping my mum. It's been a while since I got down to work with kids. Nowadays, I prefer to spend time in front of my laptop, going out with frens than halping her out. YEsterday, I went there abeit reluctantly at first. But as the day went on, I kinda missed it. It reminded me of the 2 months I spent at United Square.
Actually, I can't believe school starts tomorrow. Technically, I know it starts tomorrow. But it's like I need to pinch myself to remind me of the fact. Hahaha... It feels weird cause it's like I dunno what I have to do.
Tomorrow, my sis also starts at her new school. At least she knows she has orientation, but me? Haiz.. just lessons proper followed by rehearsal! I just don't feel prepared for school. Anyway, it's as if the year hasn't ended at all. Days seem to blend into each other. The good thing is I have a 3 day week. So school and rehearsal on Tues and Wed. Driving on Thurs and Fri. Not bad huh? It's time to get that driving license before my 21st birthday! :)
Friday, December 30, 2005
Cycled in the rain on Tues. It wasn't a choice, but it was nice. The paths were cleared (caused it was raining) and there was just an impulse to cycle real fast. Kind of gets the wind in your face and just this 'I'm the only one around' feeling. Ok... another lousy reason was to try to get out of the rain asap. Yeah.. we could have stopped.. but since we were already wet when it started raining unceremoniously on us AFTER we just finished cycling to SAFRA, we decided to go all out. I mean... we still had to return the bikes what...
Anyway, was supposed to go to school to finish us some stuff and join Fran and Meiju to walk walk the next day... but was sniffling and sneezing my head off so bad, I stayed home. From the pics I saw and what I read, I'm kinda envious. I wish I could have been there. and nothing better than having long talks...
Yesterday was day out with the SN gals... ktv again.. what else? Unceremonious screechings, wonderful harmonizing (shuhui and mabel!!!), dinner out, dessert at nydc. Who says I'm losing weight? Oh.. this I must mentioned! I spent a miserly $6 at Sakae yesterday... I only had 3 plates. Not bad huh? Chawamushi, Tuna mayo Inari and Gyoza. WOuld have been 4 if not for the fact that the Fried Tofu I ordered never appeared. Woohoo!
Good news coming in.. I'm gonna get the money they deducted wrongly from my account back! Stupid hairdressing saloon! Charged me 3 times for the haircut. And yes.. they found the mistake.. blah blah blah.. and the guy tried to convince me to go in for a dye-job or treatment or let them hold the money for me until I go in for another haircut. Managed to convince him otherwise.. I'm gonna get my money back!
Monday, December 26, 2005
Spent the last 2 days with family friends. My mum's ex-classmates. Kinda grew up with their kids, but we don't really talk much. But at the same time, I felt as if I've know them forever. Spending today at home with family. Brother's going back in later tonight.
Christmas is full of surprises. Of love, joy and warmth. Received unexpected gifts, and most importantly, unconditional love. I feel so lucky!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
First up! Yesterday went all the way to Pasir Ris... to Sandy's new condo. Long time no see the gassy folks! Hahaha... Put 7 gals at a swimming pool with a camera and we go crazy, thinking we are synchronised swimmers and cheerleaders, not to mention a special ballet solo!!! Bwahahaha! Picts will be up soon.. Promise. Most prob after the bustle of Christmas! and Mabel's bday celebration. Happy Belated Birthday Mabel! :) The only dampener was that I couldn't go for all night ktv.. cause my mummy wanted me to go home to eat tang yuan! Heard you gals yodelled your lungs out! So no ktv next week? Maybe eating tang yuan yesterday was extra significant since my brother happened to book out of army after the 2 weeks confinement thingee. Woah... NS changes guys... No wonder their tagline is "where boys become men!". I can see muscles on his forearms liao... Notch bad...
Today... baked brownies in the afternoon for G1 gathering. which as usual had too much food left over and we ended up playing a game to try to get rid of it. But I think it was more succesful in digging up scandals and courtship stories. :) Hohoho!!! It was so so fun! Can't stop smiling when I think of the karma thingee. 'What goes around comes around'. Fun fun! Miss not being in the same class as you all!
and well, what have I been doing since I came home? ahahaha... Meeting the 7 guys tmr... so I thought I'll write them a note. Except that I din expect it to take so long. I feel as if i just wrote 7 different testimonials. *See I'm so nice~!~ *
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Sometimes, i just wonder... I'm not saying it is wrong to want to be profitable or deny the fact that money makes the world go round. But what I cannot stomach is how many layers of lies, dirt and filth this whole NKF saga has unravelled! An organization set up to help others, funds which you and I donate due to their incessant pleas and out of goodwill to help the less fortunate. and yet... finding out that only a fraction is used for the needy. How can people working there/managing the company blatently turn a blind eye to the misuse of funds??? I think it is a joke. Donations pour in for a reason - to help others -, not to line your own pockets or install gold taps. I understand that not 100% of our contributions will go to the patients. I understand the need to defray costs and other expenses. But it is just appaling how things were mis-reported and misrepresented. The conflict perspective speaks!
And honestly, this saga has rocked the whole boat of charitable organizations having charity shows. It is an undeniable fact that charity shows are not drawing in as much contributions as they had previously. On top of that, the numerous shows a year frankly puts me off. Things just gets increasingly bureaucratic and commercialised. It annoys me!
And yet, naive me still believe in altruism. I believe in people out there who really want to help. People who give selflessly.
Was singing at an old folk's home yesterday. The volunteers there reaffirms the above belief. Visiting old folks home always leaves me saddened. On top of that, residents of the one I visited were actually turned out by their own family! I fervently hope I will never find myself in such a predicament. I want to be financially stable and hope to be with a sound mind and healthy body when I grow old.
Monday, December 19, 2005

and the following is yours truly (and that's my messy table behind me... you can ignore it...) . Yesh.. I cut my hair. Short hor... (yes fran.. I'll send you the photos. Just uploaded them)

So do you think we look alike? Maybe not twins.. but to pass off as sisters?
SO far, a prof mixed the 2 of us up, we got comments/questions asking if we are sisters when we are out together...
WHAT do you think?
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!
But there's nth much to blog about... or rather, i haven't been getting myself in rather blog-able situations... Well, cityhall was SUPER packed last night due to the late night shopping. Throngs and throngs of shoppers with the shops at Suntec and citylink taking advantage of the later opening hours by offering discounts.
One thing I learnt, I can't really shop during sales. It's just overwhelming. And an increasing level of energy is needed to actually make me start looking for sth I like, then sifting through the clothes looking for the size and finally bothering to join the snake-like line at the changing room before trying it on to see if it is sth I want. And if it is not what I am looking for, then it was a waste of time. Imagine having to do that with people jostling and shoving, digging deep intopiles of clothes. Sometimes, I pity the sales assistant who must surely spend hours after closing time trying to tidy up everything only to end up with another huge mess at the end of the next day. *salutes them*
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
I am not resentfu, nor am I very upset. Simply put, I don't see what else can be done when projects are long handed in and exams taken weeks ago. I have learnt not to cry over spilt milk. am facing mainly just disappointment.
Abnormal psych, International Econs, Industrial & Organizational Psych, Theory & Analysis of Sociological Theories, Finishing Touch... Here I COME!!!
Monday, December 12, 2005
Maybe I should have taken it with meiju and bq.. hahaha... LIke i said, I think he is over-rated! wasted my e-dollars to be in a class full of strangers!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Perhaps it was a tradition started by my grandma when we were young. She would bring us out for 'treats' everytime during the hols. Just us and our grandma. I remember taking buses to Clementi Central of Jurong Entertainment Centre for fastfood. Macs, KFC, Long John Silver. Yes.. that was when we were young.
Years on... we still go out for meals occassionally. Except now, we've 'upgraded' Sakae buffet to feed my insatiable brother who has kinda a bottomless pit. And for a first, we went to sing ktv. Hahaha... talk about being a bad influence. :) Today's outing was even more purposeful... My brother's going to Tekong on Friday. It'll be weird not to have him around. Someone who can answer almost every question related to sports that you throw him. Someone who comes across as insightful. ya... he sprouts things that can be philosophical. Someone so 'Jonah'. :)
Wishing him the best of luck... and may the 2 years on be smooth sailing for him.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Hahahaha... did not bad... was quite worried about the 50% final paper i had on Sat.. but it was ok lar... Got back my twc as well.. the 35 mark paper that was worth 35%. (ie: 1% = 1 mark). awaiting results for 2 more modules...
I wanna go out... and I also wanna nua at home to play maple...
Sunday, December 04, 2005
ON a happier note, EXAMS ARE OVER!!! Yay! *waves banner*! It's time for chilling, catching up, playing maple, karaok-ing and Christmas gatherings! Movies I wanna watch: Chicken Little, Chronicles of Narnia, maybe Pride and Prejudice since Meiju has been raving about it... Happy happy shows!!! and I bet I'll be sooooo broke after that! I think I need more cash...
First up on the list is the tree top walk. Time to walk off the fats accumulated while mugging. A good long 4 hours walk. Actually, i better get ready now cause I'm supposed to be there at 2! So fun!!! *prays hard it doesn't rain*
Friday, December 02, 2005
Don't you all think I blog more during exams? Sheesh.. a form of escapism?
I dunno how to study for the paper.. All I know is that there is going to be 2 essay questions on Research Methods in Social Science. And it'll be sth like a GP paper... and now I'm like.. so what do I have to know???
Anyway, I'm alone @ home (with my maid)... It feels kinda weird... Like it's 3 am and the whole house is asleep.. .but it's only 10 now! Hmmm... actually I should be going back to my notes... instead of blogging irrelavant stuff... 19 more hours to the end of term!!!
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Good luck to me!
Looks like today will be another sleepless night... and yes.. it's my fault for being the big procrastinator again. I aim to finish everything soon. Ya.. I'm too guai and gutless to walk into the exam hall with my brains filled with only half the info. I need and want to make sure I am prepared.. and I will sacrifice sleep for it! But it's hard to memorise all the stuff in that thin but wordy book! Why must it have essay questions???
Sigh... I think the lyrics and melody to the song posted below is sticking faster to my brain cells than the words that I've been trying to write and memorise from the TWC book in the past couple of hours. :(