Ok.. so I've been tagged by Ade to do this.. and I can finally do so after my exams... So... here goes.. What's weird about me? I think I'm quite normal lehz...
These are the rules: Each player of this game starts out by giving 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write in a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rules clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. After you do that, leave them each a comment letting them know you tagged them and to read your blog!
1) I used to keep my sec sch and jc notes and stuff... Like for a couple of years after graduation. For keepsake, memories and also to remind myself I did F. Maths. hahaha... I htink I still have my MEP and maybe some Geog notes in some cupboard at home.
2) If I take afternoon naps, I will have problems going to sleep at night. I will end up being in a semi-asleep state and I will have very vivid dreams that is usually scary and unpleasant.
3) I am an avid gamer, choosing computer games over watching dramas.
4) I can get pretty obsessive if I want to. I will search for all related movie clips or news articles of people I support and spend hours reading/watching them.
5) I can be extremely childish if I want especially with I'm talking to my sister.
6) I like brainteasers... like Sudoku, crossword puzzles, logic puzzles. That's my idea of fun! :)
Gosh... ok.. so I'm weird... erms... people whom i wanna do this have already been tagged by Ade... So... I shall be nice and not tag ppl!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The things I do when I don't feel like working would be...
to surf the many various sites I have on my favourites list.
Revisiting some forums a couple of them 'just in case there are some new posts/updates'
Start posting replies to topics in forums that I usually just lurk in the background and read.
Play games found in the forum
Listen to a MV continuously. for like 5 or 6 times. (Ok.. at least the song is nice)
Procrastinating going out to get the drink that will signal the start of work for me.
And now, I'm finally going to get my drink, close all my browser windows and maybe find a way to lock up IE and Firefox. Wahahahhas... It's 2.09. Wish me luck! :)
*Oh ya.. and I forgot one more point... blogging about it!*
to surf the many various sites I have on my favourites list.
Revisiting some forums a couple of them 'just in case there are some new posts/updates'
Start posting replies to topics in forums that I usually just lurk in the background and read.
Play games found in the forum
Listen to a MV continuously. for like 5 or 6 times. (Ok.. at least the song is nice)
Procrastinating going out to get the drink that will signal the start of work for me.
And now, I'm finally going to get my drink, close all my browser windows and maybe find a way to lock up IE and Firefox. Wahahahhas... It's 2.09. Wish me luck! :)
*Oh ya.. and I forgot one more point... blogging about it!*
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Just finishing up my meal of lunch/tea or rather, it's more like dinner since it's almost 7 pm... Ultimate Indulgance I think...
What did I have?
Let's see... One cheese-filled sausage with bacon wrapped round it. Sinful ya? 2 buns, a slab of butter, a sunny side up with a runny yolk the way I like it. Plus a serving of salad - lettuce and carrot.
See! I know how to balance my meals... and well.. *shepishly* it's my first big meal of the day. Had a bowl of super sweet muesli before I went for class earlier. Ok.. so maybe I should manage my eating times better... Hahahaha...
oh.. and I bought a can of lychees at an exhorbitant price (ok.. not so much in the Swiss context, but from Singapore perspective, it's indeed quite pricey). So that can be my dessert.
Life... has been busy. with what? I am also not sure. Well.. the workload has increased as the term draws towards the end. Just had my one and only presentation earlier. One more paper to write and 2 more exams to go. Not to mention, settling travel plans - booking of hostel and flight tickets due to some last minute changes. 3 more weeks and I'll say tschuss to my room in St Gallen.
Ok... on top of that, I have been spending a lot of time doing irrelevant, time-wasting stuff... like surfing the net and playing games. Sounds like my life back in Singapore no?
What did I have?
Let's see... One cheese-filled sausage with bacon wrapped round it. Sinful ya? 2 buns, a slab of butter, a sunny side up with a runny yolk the way I like it. Plus a serving of salad - lettuce and carrot.
See! I know how to balance my meals... and well.. *shepishly* it's my first big meal of the day. Had a bowl of super sweet muesli before I went for class earlier. Ok.. so maybe I should manage my eating times better... Hahahaha...
oh.. and I bought a can of lychees at an exhorbitant price (ok.. not so much in the Swiss context, but from Singapore perspective, it's indeed quite pricey). So that can be my dessert.
Life... has been busy. with what? I am also not sure. Well.. the workload has increased as the term draws towards the end. Just had my one and only presentation earlier. One more paper to write and 2 more exams to go. Not to mention, settling travel plans - booking of hostel and flight tickets due to some last minute changes. 3 more weeks and I'll say tschuss to my room in St Gallen.
Ok... on top of that, I have been spending a lot of time doing irrelevant, time-wasting stuff... like surfing the net and playing games. Sounds like my life back in Singapore no?
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Just heard the 2007 NDP song... 'There's No Place I'd Rather Be'
(http://www.ndp.org.sg/multimedia/audio/index.html)
It's by Kit Chan... and the lyrics are just so reflective of what I have felt and experienced these 3 months. (Yep! it's the 3rd month I'm in Switzerland today)
http://www.ndp.org.sg/multimedia/audio/no_place.html
(http://www.ndp.org.sg/multimedia/audio/index.html)
It's by Kit Chan... and the lyrics are just so reflective of what I have felt and experienced these 3 months. (Yep! it's the 3rd month I'm in Switzerland today)
http://www.ndp.org.sg/multimedia/audio/no_place.html
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Just read a post over at Char's blog.. which struck a chord and started the memories started flooding in...
I particularly like this sentence (which Sheena, a junior said) and I quote: "There's a distinct difference between striving for the best.. and trying to maintain your top position... the former being more fulfilling."
And I realise and can fully understand what that meant...
My memories of VJ was singing in the choir. Maintaining her 'legacy' and position as a top choir in Singapore. I especially like singing in mixed positions - where I would be standing with someone not from my own section - to me, it was a challenge. Because almost everyone there had strong music background, it seemed that we spent little time on learning the songs, but more of learning how to execute it. But there is the challenge of attempting tougher and challenging songs in various languages. Now, I probably can't remember much of the songs I've learnt.
And of course, I remember the stress of having to perform well cause we are VJ choir. The high expectations and striving to meet them.
It was a good experience - going to Prague, singing at the Esplanade, performing in concerts.
What started me out onto the path of choral singing? St Nicks choir.
And in contrast, SN choir was, well, not as accomplished as VJ choir. For the first couple of years I was there, I would say we were quite a dumping ground for girls who couldn't get their first choice of CCA. We were initially unadventurous - sticking to songs with accompaniment (in contrast, we hardly did any songs with accompaniment in VJ).
Yet, in SN Choir, I remember the struggles - the struggles of attendance (ie: getting people to come for practice), the despair felt after failing to teach the sections how to sing their parts, the difficulty in putting the song together.
I remember also, the 'individual testings' we had to go through under a certain Ms Toh. The fear I felt before my turn because I didn't want to incur her wrath.
Other fond memories - going up to the roof of the new extension after a particularly bad practice, the playground, sitting in the canteen enjoying ice Milo and shortbread.
The songs we sang were definitely simpler and even though SN Choir is such a long time back, I still remember the words to some of them ~ Silver Lining, Donna, Laudate... I remember learning the Hallelujah Chorus in Sec 1. IT was massive! and I like Jubilate Deo! :)
This was where I first got acquainted with Victoria Concert Hall. The steep steps up and down the stage.
And you know what? given a chance to relive my moments in the 2 choirs, I think I would choose to go back to the time when I was a SN choir gal more than a VJ choir member.
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Meanwhile, I reek of lethargy. Can't bring myself to do stuff. I have less than a month before I leave St Gallen. It's getting tough. I feel like hibernating at home everyday. I hope this phase passes soon.
I particularly like this sentence (which Sheena, a junior said) and I quote: "There's a distinct difference between striving for the best.. and trying to maintain your top position... the former being more fulfilling."
And I realise and can fully understand what that meant...
My memories of VJ was singing in the choir. Maintaining her 'legacy' and position as a top choir in Singapore. I especially like singing in mixed positions - where I would be standing with someone not from my own section - to me, it was a challenge. Because almost everyone there had strong music background, it seemed that we spent little time on learning the songs, but more of learning how to execute it. But there is the challenge of attempting tougher and challenging songs in various languages. Now, I probably can't remember much of the songs I've learnt.
And of course, I remember the stress of having to perform well cause we are VJ choir. The high expectations and striving to meet them.
It was a good experience - going to Prague, singing at the Esplanade, performing in concerts.
What started me out onto the path of choral singing? St Nicks choir.
And in contrast, SN choir was, well, not as accomplished as VJ choir. For the first couple of years I was there, I would say we were quite a dumping ground for girls who couldn't get their first choice of CCA. We were initially unadventurous - sticking to songs with accompaniment (in contrast, we hardly did any songs with accompaniment in VJ).
Yet, in SN Choir, I remember the struggles - the struggles of attendance (ie: getting people to come for practice), the despair felt after failing to teach the sections how to sing their parts, the difficulty in putting the song together.
I remember also, the 'individual testings' we had to go through under a certain Ms Toh. The fear I felt before my turn because I didn't want to incur her wrath.
Other fond memories - going up to the roof of the new extension after a particularly bad practice, the playground, sitting in the canteen enjoying ice Milo and shortbread.
The songs we sang were definitely simpler and even though SN Choir is such a long time back, I still remember the words to some of them ~ Silver Lining, Donna, Laudate... I remember learning the Hallelujah Chorus in Sec 1. IT was massive! and I like Jubilate Deo! :)
This was where I first got acquainted with Victoria Concert Hall. The steep steps up and down the stage.
And you know what? given a chance to relive my moments in the 2 choirs, I think I would choose to go back to the time when I was a SN choir gal more than a VJ choir member.
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Meanwhile, I reek of lethargy. Can't bring myself to do stuff. I have less than a month before I leave St Gallen. It's getting tough. I feel like hibernating at home everyday. I hope this phase passes soon.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
I feel like aunt agony. Maybe that's why the procrastication. 600 comments to look through. I feel sad. Cause if they are so different, there is nothing I can do to help them look any better.
*Edit 5 mins after last entry - ARGHZ!!! grandmother stories! Why bother writing 5 lines when 1 will suffice?
*Edit 5 mins after last entry - ARGHZ!!! grandmother stories! Why bother writing 5 lines when 1 will suffice?
It is 12:18. I have work to do. I have school tomorrow at 9. Should I sleep? or should I plough on?
I have been blog surfing instead of doing my work. Procrastination is bad. I know. and yet, i persist.
I have unwritten blog entries. More procrastination. Vienna, Berlin, Heidiland, Engelberg, Yishan in St Gallen, my jog to the Wildpark. and after Saturday, UK and Spain.
Dinner at my place for the bunch of Asian exchange people tomorrow. I'm making chinese soup! my 2nd time in 1 week!
I'm feeling alone. and tired. I so want to rest. But I have class tomorrow and Friday. They are full day classes (9 to 6 tmr and 8 to 5 on Fri). I want a break. I want to sleep early, to stay at home and do nothing but watch and read stuff. I can't.
I am leaving for London on Sat. I will be away for 1 week. When I return, the whole school thing just starts over again.
Was I too ambitious? Am I travelling too much? Travel fatigue perhaps?
I didn't know what to cook for dinner tonight. I wanted my dinner to be ready for me. I wanted to be able to eat my hor fun from a zi char stall. I want my hokkien mee.
Wishing I can somehow be back home NOW. Missing people loads. I.AM.TIRED.
May tomorrow be a better day (with a full day course, not thinking it's gonna happen)
I have been blog surfing instead of doing my work. Procrastination is bad. I know. and yet, i persist.
I have unwritten blog entries. More procrastination. Vienna, Berlin, Heidiland, Engelberg, Yishan in St Gallen, my jog to the Wildpark. and after Saturday, UK and Spain.
Dinner at my place for the bunch of Asian exchange people tomorrow. I'm making chinese soup! my 2nd time in 1 week!
I'm feeling alone. and tired. I so want to rest. But I have class tomorrow and Friday. They are full day classes (9 to 6 tmr and 8 to 5 on Fri). I want a break. I want to sleep early, to stay at home and do nothing but watch and read stuff. I can't.
I am leaving for London on Sat. I will be away for 1 week. When I return, the whole school thing just starts over again.
Was I too ambitious? Am I travelling too much? Travel fatigue perhaps?
I didn't know what to cook for dinner tonight. I wanted my dinner to be ready for me. I wanted to be able to eat my hor fun from a zi char stall. I want my hokkien mee.
Wishing I can somehow be back home NOW. Missing people loads. I.AM.TIRED.
May tomorrow be a better day (with a full day course, not thinking it's gonna happen)
Sunday, May 20, 2007
I am spending my 22nd birthday in a domesticated way...
Yishan, who 'bus-ed' over on Vienna to spend the last few days with me left this morning... Appreciate the gesture and had loads of fun.
Since today's a Sunday... and I'm have rather tight schedules the next few days, I have to do my laundry today. Basically, going to chill at home, maybe even go for a run in the evening and straighten up my room.
Not to mention, some work to do, entries and photos to post up.
Happy 22nd Bday to me! :)
Yishan, who 'bus-ed' over on Vienna to spend the last few days with me left this morning... Appreciate the gesture and had loads of fun.
Since today's a Sunday... and I'm have rather tight schedules the next few days, I have to do my laundry today. Basically, going to chill at home, maybe even go for a run in the evening and straighten up my room.
Not to mention, some work to do, entries and photos to post up.
Happy 22nd Bday to me! :)
Dang! 5 minutes and everything changes!
I was following livescores of both the soccer match of the FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Chelsea and the semifinal tennis match between Nadal and Hewitt.
Man U and Chelsea were 0-0 and playing extra time and then within 5 minutes, Chelsea scored. Bleahz! and they went on to win the cup.
and then, Hewitt, who was playing well against Nadal today also lost. (Can't someone just break Nadal's clay streak?)
Sports results not going my way that's all... :)
I was following livescores of both the soccer match of the FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Chelsea and the semifinal tennis match between Nadal and Hewitt.
Man U and Chelsea were 0-0 and playing extra time and then within 5 minutes, Chelsea scored. Bleahz! and they went on to win the cup.
and then, Hewitt, who was playing well against Nadal today also lost. (Can't someone just break Nadal's clay streak?)
Sports results not going my way that's all... :)
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Life in Singapore seem so distant now. What do I do at home? What do I do on weekends? Definitely not vacuuming my floor, nor washing my clothes. I do not have to cook lunch or dinner, or worry about what to eat or if I have enough food to last me x days.
I take the bus/MRT around, but where do I go? To school? To town? What do I do in town? How do I manage to stay in school for 6 hours 5 days a week?
In truth, I'm a little scared of returning to Singapore. I'm sure things will go back to normal and I will adapt back to life there. I will survive, just like how I've survived venturing here. It's just that life in Switzerland has just become the norm now and I'm so comfortable with everything. . I lead my life the way I want it. Plan almost everything on my own and everything.
It's just like when you have experienced something good, it is hard to settled back into something not that ideal.
Oh sure.. I miss hanging out with friends, going for ktv sessions with the Gassy gals, chill out sessions with everyone. Dessert and gsr sessions with Meiju and Baoqin, having fun with Social science ppl. Playing games at Mind Cafe and stuff.
I miss crapping with my sis, chatting with my mum. Watching soccer with my dad and watching my brother play his mindless games. I miss curling up in my bed with a good book.
But when I think of what I actually do on a day to day basis in Singapore, I really don't have am amswer. Maybe it's because I was so used to life in Singapore before I came over.
Maybe it's too premature to think about what I will miss when I leave... but the thoughts do loom overwhelmingly when I realise I am almost halfway through my term. And now, time just seem to fly. I wake up, have breakfast, go to school, come back, prepare dinner, have dinner and then spend some time in front of the computer and voila, the day is gone.
Oh well... may tomorrow be a better day!
I take the bus/MRT around, but where do I go? To school? To town? What do I do in town? How do I manage to stay in school for 6 hours 5 days a week?
In truth, I'm a little scared of returning to Singapore. I'm sure things will go back to normal and I will adapt back to life there. I will survive, just like how I've survived venturing here. It's just that life in Switzerland has just become the norm now and I'm so comfortable with everything. . I lead my life the way I want it. Plan almost everything on my own and everything.
It's just like when you have experienced something good, it is hard to settled back into something not that ideal.
Oh sure.. I miss hanging out with friends, going for ktv sessions with the Gassy gals, chill out sessions with everyone. Dessert and gsr sessions with Meiju and Baoqin, having fun with Social science ppl. Playing games at Mind Cafe and stuff.
I miss crapping with my sis, chatting with my mum. Watching soccer with my dad and watching my brother play his mindless games. I miss curling up in my bed with a good book.
But when I think of what I actually do on a day to day basis in Singapore, I really don't have am amswer. Maybe it's because I was so used to life in Singapore before I came over.
Maybe it's too premature to think about what I will miss when I leave... but the thoughts do loom overwhelmingly when I realise I am almost halfway through my term. And now, time just seem to fly. I wake up, have breakfast, go to school, come back, prepare dinner, have dinner and then spend some time in front of the computer and voila, the day is gone.
Oh well... may tomorrow be a better day!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Having some kind of 'blogstipation' here... Topics pop out and then discarded, ideas drift in and out and I can't seem to string proper sentences together. This is going to be a rambling post, with loads of mished and mashed thoughts...
Watched the Korean movie, 200 pounds Beauty last week. Of plastic surgery and attaining beauty. Would only pretty girls find happiness? Do all men look at girls so shallowly? I think this is a pretty good movie. Do you lose yourself in the process of achieving something? Is beauty all that matters? The topics discussed in this movie is nothing new, but I do like how it is presented.
On another note, been here for almost 2 months. (2 more days to my 2nd month here). Happily settled in, loving life. Now, I am wishing my last 2 months here will be longer...
From balking at the price of groceries on my first day to just indifference and acceptance now.
Got use to walking almost everywhere.
Ich kann kochen (I can cook) - and pretty decently I must say. hahaha...
From travelling here with locals I barely know, to meeting new friends from other countries.
And more importantly, living a psuedo jet-setting lifestyle. I've been out almost every weekend since I've arrived. And out means out of the country or the small town I am in. I just think.. how much this would change when I go back to Singapore - I mean I don't even travel out of Singapore every year - not to mention every weekend!
Is there such a thing as over travelling?
Meanwhile, everyday, or every trip is a new experience.
My first week in St Gallen - surviving without my laptop adaptor, getting used to life here.
To Paris, I took my first night train, alone.
At Saentis, I experienced my first time on a snowcapped mountain.
To Munich, the uneasy feeling of walking around a concentration camp.
In Vienna, got back into a big city. A mix of magnificent historical buildings and a busy shopping street.
In Berlin, went for my first tennis tournament - seeing the big name stars upclose and a spat of fan-girling.
And in Switzerland, just the wonderful, wonderful scenary. I'm so going to miss the mountains and lakes - sights I would never fail to spot on a train ride.
Watched the Korean movie, 200 pounds Beauty last week. Of plastic surgery and attaining beauty. Would only pretty girls find happiness? Do all men look at girls so shallowly? I think this is a pretty good movie. Do you lose yourself in the process of achieving something? Is beauty all that matters? The topics discussed in this movie is nothing new, but I do like how it is presented.
On another note, been here for almost 2 months. (2 more days to my 2nd month here). Happily settled in, loving life. Now, I am wishing my last 2 months here will be longer...
From balking at the price of groceries on my first day to just indifference and acceptance now.
Got use to walking almost everywhere.
Ich kann kochen (I can cook) - and pretty decently I must say. hahaha...
From travelling here with locals I barely know, to meeting new friends from other countries.
And more importantly, living a psuedo jet-setting lifestyle. I've been out almost every weekend since I've arrived. And out means out of the country or the small town I am in. I just think.. how much this would change when I go back to Singapore - I mean I don't even travel out of Singapore every year - not to mention every weekend!
Is there such a thing as over travelling?
Meanwhile, everyday, or every trip is a new experience.
My first week in St Gallen - surviving without my laptop adaptor, getting used to life here.
To Paris, I took my first night train, alone.
At Saentis, I experienced my first time on a snowcapped mountain.
To Munich, the uneasy feeling of walking around a concentration camp.
In Vienna, got back into a big city. A mix of magnificent historical buildings and a busy shopping street.
In Berlin, went for my first tennis tournament - seeing the big name stars upclose and a spat of fan-girling.
And in Switzerland, just the wonderful, wonderful scenary. I'm so going to miss the mountains and lakes - sights I would never fail to spot on a train ride.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
AHHHHH!!! Liverpool!!!
Just came back from watching the penalties of the Champions League semifinals between Liverpool and Chelsea! Liverpool beat Chelski on penalties! 4-1!!!
Was kinda following the score online and when the aggregate was still 1-all after the extra time, I decided to go out to watch the penalties. Afterall, I am just like 1 hour ahead of UK. So not as if I would lose sleep over it or sth.
My loyalties still lie with Man U... but was just willing Liverpool to win this. or rather, hoping that Chelsea will lose. Hahaha... Why? I just happen to not like them, or rather, their manager, or maybe just both.
Hahaha... my heart was in my mouth when I saw them getting ready to take the penalties. Could see the tension on both the players' and manager's faces.
Almost whooped aloud for joy when Reina (Liverpool's) goalkeeper saved Robben's shot, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead for penalties. And then again, he saved Chelsea's 3rd shot by Geremi. And Kuyt fired his shot past Cech to clinch a berth in the Champions League finals for Liverpool! All of Liverpool's penalty shots went in. Not bad huh?
Now, Man U has to win or draw tmr night's match to get there!
*btw, I think Xabi Alonso of Liverpool is quite cute! :)
Just came back from watching the penalties of the Champions League semifinals between Liverpool and Chelsea! Liverpool beat Chelski on penalties! 4-1!!!
Was kinda following the score online and when the aggregate was still 1-all after the extra time, I decided to go out to watch the penalties. Afterall, I am just like 1 hour ahead of UK. So not as if I would lose sleep over it or sth.
My loyalties still lie with Man U... but was just willing Liverpool to win this. or rather, hoping that Chelsea will lose. Hahaha... Why? I just happen to not like them, or rather, their manager, or maybe just both.
Hahaha... my heart was in my mouth when I saw them getting ready to take the penalties. Could see the tension on both the players' and manager's faces.
Almost whooped aloud for joy when Reina (Liverpool's) goalkeeper saved Robben's shot, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead for penalties. And then again, he saved Chelsea's 3rd shot by Geremi. And Kuyt fired his shot past Cech to clinch a berth in the Champions League finals for Liverpool! All of Liverpool's penalty shots went in. Not bad huh?
Now, Man U has to win or draw tmr night's match to get there!
*btw, I think Xabi Alonso of Liverpool is quite cute! :)
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
I finally did it!
I booked tickets to watch the 3rd round of the Qatar Total Open - held in Berlin, Germany on 10th May...
Today's my one-month anniversary in der Schweiz. Hahaha.. from the emo, slightly homesick feeling I had in the first week, to the 'I dun wanna leave Europe' feeling now.
In the past one month,
I have experienced snow, and now, Spring where all the pretty flowers bloom.
I am used to taking walks to school/town and basically, getting around.
I think that taking one hour train rides is pretty normal. And they do seem rather short.
I took my first ever night train alone.
I drank quite a bit in the one month i was here... (more than what I would drink in a month in Singapore anyway) - a beer here, a (beer+sprite) there, red wine, white wine. Falling in love with white wine though. So far, the ones I had were pretty good...
I got from getting shocked at the prices of stuff here.. for it to turn to acceptance - or cheaper shopping across the border.
I am now cooking more meals on my own.
Being independent, making decisions like where to go for the weekend, whether I should go on certain trips, should I buy some stuff, or even what to cook.
Taking care of myself, making sure I don't end up in shit, making sure I don't fall sick.
It's tiring.. but also exactly like how I envisioned it.. meeting different people with different experiences. Knowing that how like almost half of the people I met, especially Europeans are pursuing a Masters.
Now, 3 more months seem so short...
I booked tickets to watch the 3rd round of the Qatar Total Open - held in Berlin, Germany on 10th May...
Today's my one-month anniversary in der Schweiz. Hahaha.. from the emo, slightly homesick feeling I had in the first week, to the 'I dun wanna leave Europe' feeling now.
In the past one month,
I have experienced snow, and now, Spring where all the pretty flowers bloom.
I am used to taking walks to school/town and basically, getting around.
I think that taking one hour train rides is pretty normal. And they do seem rather short.
I took my first ever night train alone.
I drank quite a bit in the one month i was here... (more than what I would drink in a month in Singapore anyway) - a beer here, a (beer+sprite) there, red wine, white wine. Falling in love with white wine though. So far, the ones I had were pretty good...
I got from getting shocked at the prices of stuff here.. for it to turn to acceptance - or cheaper shopping across the border.
I am now cooking more meals on my own.
Being independent, making decisions like where to go for the weekend, whether I should go on certain trips, should I buy some stuff, or even what to cook.
Taking care of myself, making sure I don't end up in shit, making sure I don't fall sick.
It's tiring.. but also exactly like how I envisioned it.. meeting different people with different experiences. Knowing that how like almost half of the people I met, especially Europeans are pursuing a Masters.
Now, 3 more months seem so short...
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Hahaha.. this i have to blog..
Manchester United beat AS Roma 7-1!!!! in the 2nd leg of the Champion's League quarterfinal match!!!
Woohoo!!! and I watched it! It kicked off at 8.45 here... Hahahah... the benefits of living in the same/similar timezone!!!
I couldn't believe my eyes as the goals just kept coming one after another... hahaha....
Manchester United beat AS Roma 7-1!!!! in the 2nd leg of the Champion's League quarterfinal match!!!
Woohoo!!! and I watched it! It kicked off at 8.45 here... Hahahah... the benefits of living in the same/similar timezone!!!
I couldn't believe my eyes as the goals just kept coming one after another... hahaha....
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Heh... Thanks to Siyi, I'm watching SG Wannabe mvs on youtube...
Actually, I just watched 2 stories which is made up of 2 mvs each.
What I can gather:
1. they like elaborate mvs.
2. their mvs usually involve gangsters or the Korean mob
3. there is a love story involved
4. the endings are usually like 'WHY!!!!!!'
5. i like what I've seen so far. :)
Can't seem the embed the videos from youtube... but here are links to the videos for Only the Wind and New Shoes by SG Wannabe and Kim Jong Kook.
Part 1: Only the Wind - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz8sRUI4qsE
and Part 2: New shoes - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ZOFZrZA0k
New shoes
Actually, I just watched 2 stories which is made up of 2 mvs each.
What I can gather:
1. they like elaborate mvs.
2. their mvs usually involve gangsters or the Korean mob
3. there is a love story involved
4. the endings are usually like 'WHY!!!!!!'
5. i like what I've seen so far. :)
Can't seem the embed the videos from youtube... but here are links to the videos for Only the Wind and New Shoes by SG Wannabe and Kim Jong Kook.
Part 1: Only the Wind - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz8sRUI4qsE
and Part 2: New shoes - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ZOFZrZA0k
New shoes
Trying to post in multiple blogs is super-multi tasking... but there are so many things I want to tell the world at the same time - to different audience, about different things.
The survey which I was (kinda) slogging my ass off is out. I know it's long!!! But it's not my choice. Thank you to a dear friend, who is proud of my efforts and is excited for me, for my work. I really really appreciate it. It is something massive - for a project that hopes to involve all students in the school. and now, my 'baby' is finally out...
Anyway, picked up this from Char's blog... Me likes it! :)
The survey which I was (kinda) slogging my ass off is out. I know it's long!!! But it's not my choice. Thank you to a dear friend, who is proud of my efforts and is excited for me, for my work. I really really appreciate it. It is something massive - for a project that hopes to involve all students in the school. and now, my 'baby' is finally out...
Anyway, picked up this from Char's blog... Me likes it! :)
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