This will effectively be my last post before i embark on the journey to the wilderness in tekong. don't really know how i am feeling right now. Sad, happy, excited? None of them is really able to describe how i am feeling. Maybe its a combination of everything huh. Its really ought to be the time when i should start to think differently and to mature. Before even going in, i am already feeling the intensity growing immensely. I guess that i still have to go through all these after all.
This paragraph is dedicated to all the friends that i have met through scouts. From a 13 year-old boy that have got no particular interest in anything in the first place, and to become a person that is able to take on a certain leadership role (maybe not being able to perform it to its maximum), i feel that most of the credit should be given all the leaders that have always been so passionate and persistent in doing well. Through all these years, i believed that I have greatly benefited from all of you. Its been working with all of you. Not forgetting the friends that I have made in the short time span as a leader. Going through tough and fun times, its certainly been a pleasure knowing every single one of you. It is not always about me giving, i realized that i had actually learnt quite a lot of things from you all as well. I believed there is always a give and take in life. I am definitely not a philosopher but i just got to say this: 'Don't be afraid to weather the storms and rain in life for after which there will always be sunshine next'.
I am really grateful having met all these invaluable friends and all the help that you all have rendered no matter how small it may be. It is still kept in my heart. I want to express a big Thank you to all of you. The advice that you have given me is of great assistance and had allowed me to venture even further.
Next, this is going to sound a bit emo. Though time is certainly not helping, i would just silently pray that things are going to work out fine. Courage is what i need now and it may seem a simple thing to others but to me, it proved so difficult. I don't know where to garner the guts to let my feelings be known. All those simple gestures meant a great deal to me. I am not sure if the first approach is gonna work but i would surely remember what was said before. All those comforting words indeed warms my heart.
Last of all, I would like to extend my thanks to everyone that have helped me and i wish you all all the best in all areas of life and that it is also time for me to move on to the next phase of life.
Some shots taken:
Take care everyone!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Moving on
hi guys, i am back with an entry.
Well, back from a physically draining annual camp but i feel that its definitely worth the effort. Right now, my mind is still fresh with the memories from the camp but i haven't got much of a clue as to where to begin. Anyway, the first highlight of the camp was the awesome structure that was built on the advance party. The designer is none other than chan loong. The final design was improvised several times before it came out as what it was.
The design required a combination of efforts from the leaders and committee members in order for it to be completed. Being part of this magnificent tower, i feel a great sense of satisfaction. In the process of building the tower, I have also managed to overcome several obstacles that i thought i would not be able to do initially. Moreover, the tower was built under the hot scorching sun just after a downpour. It was with the determination to make the camp a success in mind that allowed all of us to persist on until the completion of the tower. This tall and menacing structure not only symbolizes the effort of all of us, but it could also prove to be iconic.
Being involved in part of the patrol has also allowed me to see different sides of the campers. It is kind of heartwarming to see everyone working for one another and the passion to strive for the best regardless of success or failure.
Not forgetting the important people that made this camp possible, the camp committee. I believed that most of you are taking on main roles of a camp for the first time and have gone through ups and downs in the process. This is certainly a valuable learning point that you all could take along. Adding on to that, i would like to express my deepest thanks to you all for the special item that really came as a surprise to me. It was really nice of you all to come up with the item and thanks once again.
I guess all things got to come to an end eventually. Just a little bit of advice to everyone, ' Do everything to your fullest because there's no use looking back or wondering what you could have done'.
Best of luck to everyone!!
Well, back from a physically draining annual camp but i feel that its definitely worth the effort. Right now, my mind is still fresh with the memories from the camp but i haven't got much of a clue as to where to begin. Anyway, the first highlight of the camp was the awesome structure that was built on the advance party. The designer is none other than chan loong. The final design was improvised several times before it came out as what it was.
The design required a combination of efforts from the leaders and committee members in order for it to be completed. Being part of this magnificent tower, i feel a great sense of satisfaction. In the process of building the tower, I have also managed to overcome several obstacles that i thought i would not be able to do initially. Moreover, the tower was built under the hot scorching sun just after a downpour. It was with the determination to make the camp a success in mind that allowed all of us to persist on until the completion of the tower. This tall and menacing structure not only symbolizes the effort of all of us, but it could also prove to be iconic.
Being involved in part of the patrol has also allowed me to see different sides of the campers. It is kind of heartwarming to see everyone working for one another and the passion to strive for the best regardless of success or failure.
Not forgetting the important people that made this camp possible, the camp committee. I believed that most of you are taking on main roles of a camp for the first time and have gone through ups and downs in the process. This is certainly a valuable learning point that you all could take along. Adding on to that, i would like to express my deepest thanks to you all for the special item that really came as a surprise to me. It was really nice of you all to come up with the item and thanks once again.
I guess all things got to come to an end eventually. Just a little bit of advice to everyone, ' Do everything to your fullest because there's no use looking back or wondering what you could have done'.
Best of luck to everyone!!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Its been exactly a month since my last post..
I know i have not been updating partly due to working commitments or maybe its just an excuse for being lazy. But well, nonetheless, i made an effort to log on now. There seems to be quite a few stuff to update but i got idea where do i begin from.
I am on the verge of ending my stint at the company where i have been working for several months now. Sense of reluctance is inevitable but there isn't much of a choice either. I guess life still goes on and just gotta live with it. Anyway, got to know quite a few people in the company recently and they are really nice people to talk to. They don't put on airs like what some might. I would say its quality time spent. Words of wisdom or maybe these are some experience that they want to pass down. I believed i have more or less benefited from it.
During this period, I also did experienced something different. I can't think of an apt description but i have really not felt this way before. Being put through a roller coaster ride i would say. Being led to the pinnacle and then letting you fall to rock bottom, sounds absurd but its true. That will definitely serve as a note to myself that i should start getting out of my comfort zone in order to strive for success. Its easy to say but not many are able to do that including me. For now, i am just going to see my remaining days out in the company.
But as I leave the company, that means something... NS is looming ahead. The calendar states that i have got less than 3 weeks before i head to Tekong sch 1. Don't know if its saddening or a joyful thing. Heard a lot from friends who have been through and those who are in there. I guess i should really start to get accustomed to doing things independently and not relying too much on others. Time for self reflection as well. It might be a good idea to rid off some bad habits and stuff. One thing i am curious about is how NS will affect me as a person. Just pondering on how different would i be before and after. Thats not for me to be the judge anyway. Just going to enjoy the rest of the days while i still could.
That's all for now. Enough of me ranting on. Take care everyone
I know i have not been updating partly due to working commitments or maybe its just an excuse for being lazy. But well, nonetheless, i made an effort to log on now. There seems to be quite a few stuff to update but i got idea where do i begin from.
I am on the verge of ending my stint at the company where i have been working for several months now. Sense of reluctance is inevitable but there isn't much of a choice either. I guess life still goes on and just gotta live with it. Anyway, got to know quite a few people in the company recently and they are really nice people to talk to. They don't put on airs like what some might. I would say its quality time spent. Words of wisdom or maybe these are some experience that they want to pass down. I believed i have more or less benefited from it.
During this period, I also did experienced something different. I can't think of an apt description but i have really not felt this way before. Being put through a roller coaster ride i would say. Being led to the pinnacle and then letting you fall to rock bottom, sounds absurd but its true. That will definitely serve as a note to myself that i should start getting out of my comfort zone in order to strive for success. Its easy to say but not many are able to do that including me. For now, i am just going to see my remaining days out in the company.
But as I leave the company, that means something... NS is looming ahead. The calendar states that i have got less than 3 weeks before i head to Tekong sch 1. Don't know if its saddening or a joyful thing. Heard a lot from friends who have been through and those who are in there. I guess i should really start to get accustomed to doing things independently and not relying too much on others. Time for self reflection as well. It might be a good idea to rid off some bad habits and stuff. One thing i am curious about is how NS will affect me as a person. Just pondering on how different would i be before and after. Thats not for me to be the judge anyway. Just going to enjoy the rest of the days while i still could.
That's all for now. Enough of me ranting on. Take care everyone
Sunday, July 27, 2008
My life is pretty stagnant right now. I really don't wish to carry on like this much longer. its nt the life i want to lead. being so oblivious to every other things and stuff, this is so unlike the usual.
Though there might be glimpses of spark at times, i still find it quite bored at times.
I guess its time to really venture on to strive for new experience but well, where would i actually start from, i do not know. Pursuing my dreams might sound a good head start but i wonder if i will ever be able to fulfill them.
Time for some self-assessment too. hopefully now would be a good time to really reflect on myself. Have i done enough or could i have done better? all these things are circulating around me. As much as i would want to excel, my mental strength just took over me unknowingly. you could tell that i am complaining a lot but this is one source to vent my frustration. I guess it is tough for others to understand unless you are in the same circumstances.
For now. just hope to enjoy the last month or so of freedom before the fast approaching date of enlistment. hope everyone's doing fine in their respective fields too.
Though there might be glimpses of spark at times, i still find it quite bored at times.
I guess its time to really venture on to strive for new experience but well, where would i actually start from, i do not know. Pursuing my dreams might sound a good head start but i wonder if i will ever be able to fulfill them.
Time for some self-assessment too. hopefully now would be a good time to really reflect on myself. Have i done enough or could i have done better? all these things are circulating around me. As much as i would want to excel, my mental strength just took over me unknowingly. you could tell that i am complaining a lot but this is one source to vent my frustration. I guess it is tough for others to understand unless you are in the same circumstances.
For now. just hope to enjoy the last month or so of freedom before the fast approaching date of enlistment. hope everyone's doing fine in their respective fields too.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Random random
Just happen to realise that i haven't been blogging for quite some time huh?
but well, life still goes on anyway. Been through quite a rough patch recently. Things nt really running smoothly and nt being in the best of moods. not sure if the problem lies in me. Working life seems boring but then again, sometimes office politics might nt seem a bad idea to spice up a little. makes working just that little more interesting.
Then again, get to see some really unglam acts of ppl which gets on my nerves sometimes. Speaking at the wrong time is totally unnecessary. Guess this is the harsh realities of working life and it happens all the time. but then again got to know some nice friendly ppl also. Apart from working life, there is nothing really much except waiting for army. Its getting nearer with each passing day.
And oh ya, SPAIN are the European champions. Pretty football still does the job, too bad for the germans, you not just not good enough.
With some friends who are in the army, hope that you guys are still doing fine and those who are going in soon, good luck dudes!! To others, live your life till the fullest:)
but well, life still goes on anyway. Been through quite a rough patch recently. Things nt really running smoothly and nt being in the best of moods. not sure if the problem lies in me. Working life seems boring but then again, sometimes office politics might nt seem a bad idea to spice up a little. makes working just that little more interesting.
Then again, get to see some really unglam acts of ppl which gets on my nerves sometimes. Speaking at the wrong time is totally unnecessary. Guess this is the harsh realities of working life and it happens all the time. but then again got to know some nice friendly ppl also. Apart from working life, there is nothing really much except waiting for army. Its getting nearer with each passing day.
And oh ya, SPAIN are the European champions. Pretty football still does the job, too bad for the germans, you not just not good enough.
With some friends who are in the army, hope that you guys are still doing fine and those who are going in soon, good luck dudes!! To others, live your life till the fullest:)
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Intriguing Memories
hi all, been some time since i last blogged so this post shall be a summary of what i had been busy with recently. June for me so far has been a relatively fulfilling and satisfying month so i shall rid off the usual emo-ing posts and instead share some wonderful experience with all of u.
As mentioned in previous posts, was out of town for about a week or so at the end of may till the beginning of june period and this trip has indeed brought a number of first times to my life and they had been fabulous first times. The series of events that i had been through for the trip is indeed one that i would nt have experienced if i had sticked to my initial plans.
The only negative point that i felt was the long bus rides that wasn't really that comfortable but well, it only make a tiny part of a hugely exciting trip. most importantly, i think that the people that had gone for the trip were highly hyped-up which naturally brings out the fun. With these ppl ard, time seems flying pass. Some highlights of the trip included the genting theme parks and the four wheel drive which literally got me grabbing on for my life.
Oh genting... hmm.. one of the many first times... it was my first time up there and the weather there's chilling. A pity the weather didn't really did much favour at first. It wasn't really what i did expected but well, i did do quite a few different rides. The deepest impression that i had was the SPACE SHUTTLE which i managed to have a go and most of all, it was this ride that i had my most dreadful expression. argh!! nowhere to hide... lol.
Would anyone believe if i tell u i had intended to pose for the camera? It's really heart throbbing up there and at the instance when the ride was going down at free fall, i was literally off my seat.
NOT FOR THE WEAK AT HEART!!!
The subsequent days were mostly visiting the different places in KL and shopping. Did manage to get a some stuff in the end. It ended on a high note where all of us left M'sia. Managed to get along with ppl younger but i guess there isn't much generation gap between.. hopefully..
Had a great time with all the ppl and its a pleasant experience before i really get into NS which i don't know what's gonna happen. Nt going to think abt it at the moment and enjoy the time that i am left with.
Anyway to everyone enjoy what u all are doing!!
As mentioned in previous posts, was out of town for about a week or so at the end of may till the beginning of june period and this trip has indeed brought a number of first times to my life and they had been fabulous first times. The series of events that i had been through for the trip is indeed one that i would nt have experienced if i had sticked to my initial plans.
The only negative point that i felt was the long bus rides that wasn't really that comfortable but well, it only make a tiny part of a hugely exciting trip. most importantly, i think that the people that had gone for the trip were highly hyped-up which naturally brings out the fun. With these ppl ard, time seems flying pass. Some highlights of the trip included the genting theme parks and the four wheel drive which literally got me grabbing on for my life.
Oh genting... hmm.. one of the many first times... it was my first time up there and the weather there's chilling. A pity the weather didn't really did much favour at first. It wasn't really what i did expected but well, i did do quite a few different rides. The deepest impression that i had was the SPACE SHUTTLE which i managed to have a go and most of all, it was this ride that i had my most dreadful expression. argh!! nowhere to hide... lol.
Would anyone believe if i tell u i had intended to pose for the camera? It's really heart throbbing up there and at the instance when the ride was going down at free fall, i was literally off my seat.
NOT FOR THE WEAK AT HEART!!!
The subsequent days were mostly visiting the different places in KL and shopping. Did manage to get a some stuff in the end. It ended on a high note where all of us left M'sia. Managed to get along with ppl younger but i guess there isn't much generation gap between.. hopefully..
Had a great time with all the ppl and its a pleasant experience before i really get into NS which i don't know what's gonna happen. Nt going to think abt it at the moment and enjoy the time that i am left with.
Anyway to everyone enjoy what u all are doing!!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Continued
This post shall be a continuation of the previous one since that was done in quite a rush as i was packing my luggage for the Malaysia trip. This shall be a more detailed one and it shall be dedicated to all the people that i have met in my three yrs of studies in ngee ann poly.
Memories of the first day of life in ngee ann poly is still running deep. i remembered sitting at a corner behind the classroom cos i simply didn't know anyone nor did i feel like approaching them to hit a conversation. However, it was their friendliness that enabled to break the ice between us and this is where our journey began. I must admit that during the first year, it was just more of classmates than friends relations but somehow or rather from the beginning of second yr, most of us began to open up fully and the bonds really started to blossom from there.
Jokes during tutorials and lectures are a norm for all of us. started to hang out as a class and bunking over at their houses are very common. crapping sessions during late nights and talking abt everything under the sun has always been a pleasure as we got to know each other even better. Tests and examinations are always dreadful but i really cherish the times when we did last minute revision just few days before exams. the presence of all of these friends gave me much needed boost and motivation to persevere on. I truly appreciate the help rendered from all of them.
Coming into the final yr of studies, there is the attachment and last semester of studies. Attachment was generally alrite and know quite a few nice people and colleagues. They were friendly and humorous which made the whole attachment period past rather quickly and unknowingly. Then came the finale, before the semester even began, had to go for a 6weeks training programme at jurong island which is really a fun one though all of us had to be putting on the jumpsuit which most of us dread of. The whole training programmes were fun and managed to learn abt the process plants and did shift work controlling the whole plant itself.
Then the final semester of studies, have heard from many people that the final yr project is the toughest module and i did not know what to expect initially till i went for the first tutorial. At that moment, i thought that its gonna be a hell semester with many different modules to be accompanied with. Formed up the group that i was most comfortable with and the ones that i normally did projects and lab work with. Through the whole process of the project, encountered many different problems which i had difficulty but with supportive group mates and much needed assistance from other friends, we managed to brave through all the storms that lay ahead and we have finally reached the summit, the graduation ceremony!!
It was a special day for me as it was the first time that i put on the graduation attire though it is a little over sized, i still enjoyed the moment. Seeing other people in the same attire as me and the excitement on their faces made me felt nervous too. Nevertheless, i was able to compose myself. As the videos were played, memories of my poly life rekindled in my thoughts and a sudden heat managed to warm my heart though i was in the air-conditioned convention centre. That was truly a heart-warming video.
The graduation ceremony was immediately followed by the tea reception where i managed to capture a glimpse of memories in the form of pictures. took quite a number of them with my course mates and lecturers and will try to upload some them soon.
After which continued some catching up session at fish and co. before catching a movie at vivo city. Though i guess it wasn't my type of movie, i still enjoyed the company of all my friends and i will remember every single one of you and more outings soon!!!
Thats just abt it for now and i shall fill you in on the Malaysia trip that i enjoyed in the next post coming your way. Stay tuned for new updates. Take care everyone :)
Memories of the first day of life in ngee ann poly is still running deep. i remembered sitting at a corner behind the classroom cos i simply didn't know anyone nor did i feel like approaching them to hit a conversation. However, it was their friendliness that enabled to break the ice between us and this is where our journey began. I must admit that during the first year, it was just more of classmates than friends relations but somehow or rather from the beginning of second yr, most of us began to open up fully and the bonds really started to blossom from there.
Jokes during tutorials and lectures are a norm for all of us. started to hang out as a class and bunking over at their houses are very common. crapping sessions during late nights and talking abt everything under the sun has always been a pleasure as we got to know each other even better. Tests and examinations are always dreadful but i really cherish the times when we did last minute revision just few days before exams. the presence of all of these friends gave me much needed boost and motivation to persevere on. I truly appreciate the help rendered from all of them.
Coming into the final yr of studies, there is the attachment and last semester of studies. Attachment was generally alrite and know quite a few nice people and colleagues. They were friendly and humorous which made the whole attachment period past rather quickly and unknowingly. Then came the finale, before the semester even began, had to go for a 6weeks training programme at jurong island which is really a fun one though all of us had to be putting on the jumpsuit which most of us dread of. The whole training programmes were fun and managed to learn abt the process plants and did shift work controlling the whole plant itself.
Then the final semester of studies, have heard from many people that the final yr project is the toughest module and i did not know what to expect initially till i went for the first tutorial. At that moment, i thought that its gonna be a hell semester with many different modules to be accompanied with. Formed up the group that i was most comfortable with and the ones that i normally did projects and lab work with. Through the whole process of the project, encountered many different problems which i had difficulty but with supportive group mates and much needed assistance from other friends, we managed to brave through all the storms that lay ahead and we have finally reached the summit, the graduation ceremony!!
It was a special day for me as it was the first time that i put on the graduation attire though it is a little over sized, i still enjoyed the moment. Seeing other people in the same attire as me and the excitement on their faces made me felt nervous too. Nevertheless, i was able to compose myself. As the videos were played, memories of my poly life rekindled in my thoughts and a sudden heat managed to warm my heart though i was in the air-conditioned convention centre. That was truly a heart-warming video.
The graduation ceremony was immediately followed by the tea reception where i managed to capture a glimpse of memories in the form of pictures. took quite a number of them with my course mates and lecturers and will try to upload some them soon.
After which continued some catching up session at fish and co. before catching a movie at vivo city. Though i guess it wasn't my type of movie, i still enjoyed the company of all my friends and i will remember every single one of you and more outings soon!!!
Thats just abt it for now and i shall fill you in on the Malaysia trip that i enjoyed in the next post coming your way. Stay tuned for new updates. Take care everyone :)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Hopeful for something different
Finally had my mind set...
Accepted ntu environmental engineering over nus as my choice though the latter is seriously like only a few bus stops away from my home. well but then again i got to put my future at stake so decided to go for the better assured one. Just pray that i did made a sensible choice and more essentially the right one.
Another is the graduation ceremony that took place this morning... three yrs of hard work and perseverance... has finally come to an end. it a case of u reap what u sow which i guess is pretty true in my context. didn't receive any awards though but its nevertheless the last day in ngee ann. Actually feeling a sense of joy and a little disappointment that nt really all did turn up for the ceremony. but then again my class did score full attendance which made it quite meaningful for me since the times we are gonna spend together isn't much from now on due to various commitments.
Till we meet again...
Accepted ntu environmental engineering over nus as my choice though the latter is seriously like only a few bus stops away from my home. well but then again i got to put my future at stake so decided to go for the better assured one. Just pray that i did made a sensible choice and more essentially the right one.
Another is the graduation ceremony that took place this morning... three yrs of hard work and perseverance... has finally come to an end. it a case of u reap what u sow which i guess is pretty true in my context. didn't receive any awards though but its nevertheless the last day in ngee ann. Actually feeling a sense of joy and a little disappointment that nt really all did turn up for the ceremony. but then again my class did score full attendance which made it quite meaningful for me since the times we are gonna spend together isn't much from now on due to various commitments.
Till we meet again...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Trying hard
Its been quite some time since i last blogged... but well my life is pretty much the same. anyway some highlights to look forward to in the coming week. First of all is the graduation ceremony where it will be the first time i ever worn the graduation attire. Though it may not be as glamorous as compared to university graduation, it is certainly an occasion worth attending. Perhaps it may paint an illustrious memory to my life. I will try to note down this memory in any forms that i can. Secondly is the Malaysia trip the day after. Its been ages since i last went for an overseas trip. Hopefully it will turn out fine or better still, an enjoyable one. This will certainly paint some bright colours to my dull life so far.
So much for the future, back to the past again...
went for the ntu tea reception on last sat which i thought didn't really aid much to my decision of the choices. but well it turn out to be quite a surprise. was brought to the various labs and places within the faculty itself and well i am starting to have second thoughts abt making my choice. Its like a few more days before the dateline is up and i really ought to be more decisive and persistent. but i really cannot bring myself to do it. i guess i am simply going nowhere in this state. don't wish history to repeat itself because of my indecisiveness. This is one area that i indeed need to cultivate myself quickly.
Ever since i started working, i feel that i had unknowingly fallen into an emo state which i myself can't explain. Just can't seem to find any rhythm to my life. But well, realised that there are a number of ppl ard me in the same state. Not really motivated to excel in anything i do and just hope to complete everything without considering the quality. Could it be or maybe?
Its just the same question surfacing in front of my mind which i can't solve. Hopefully i can get it solved asap and get back to normal lifestyle.
So much for some crap, i guess its time to end this post.
So much for the future, back to the past again...
went for the ntu tea reception on last sat which i thought didn't really aid much to my decision of the choices. but well it turn out to be quite a surprise. was brought to the various labs and places within the faculty itself and well i am starting to have second thoughts abt making my choice. Its like a few more days before the dateline is up and i really ought to be more decisive and persistent. but i really cannot bring myself to do it. i guess i am simply going nowhere in this state. don't wish history to repeat itself because of my indecisiveness. This is one area that i indeed need to cultivate myself quickly.
Ever since i started working, i feel that i had unknowingly fallen into an emo state which i myself can't explain. Just can't seem to find any rhythm to my life. But well, realised that there are a number of ppl ard me in the same state. Not really motivated to excel in anything i do and just hope to complete everything without considering the quality. Could it be or maybe?
Its just the same question surfacing in front of my mind which i can't solve. Hopefully i can get it solved asap and get back to normal lifestyle.
So much for some crap, i guess its time to end this post.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Unpredictable
what on earth is life when u don't get to enjoy it to the fullest. at least i can say that of myself as of now. Have not really tried a lot of things which i had always wanted but well there is still time. I am nt sure if i am going to take the first step. There is something really lacking here which i don't quite seem to know. Think abt it another day.
Its really time to start toughening up before i suffer in the treacherous bmt. but then again do i even have the motivation to go jogging in the evening when i can relax comfortably here surfing the net and blogging. The answer is definitely NO till now. i think i have got no other choice but to really get my legs moving and maybe start with simple stuff.
Another week has gone by just in a flash and i mean a flash. everyday just seems so monotonous and dull. Doing the same things over and over again can be real boring. Just need to find the spark to brighten up. i seriously don't have a slightest clue how am i going to do that but i will try.
It isn't really that bad after all. through working i got to meet some eccentric people which can bring smiles on your faces. on the other hand, i will also get to see people with their ugly side. but then again, working in the heart of singapore is indeed not a bad idea after all. you get to meet the bustling crowd everyday along the streets and its always full of different promotional events which really brings out the liveliness of the city. This is indeed the place to be for the working class.
Anyway, m looking forward to graduation and for now, have a nice day everyone!!
Its really time to start toughening up before i suffer in the treacherous bmt. but then again do i even have the motivation to go jogging in the evening when i can relax comfortably here surfing the net and blogging. The answer is definitely NO till now. i think i have got no other choice but to really get my legs moving and maybe start with simple stuff.
Another week has gone by just in a flash and i mean a flash. everyday just seems so monotonous and dull. Doing the same things over and over again can be real boring. Just need to find the spark to brighten up. i seriously don't have a slightest clue how am i going to do that but i will try.
It isn't really that bad after all. through working i got to meet some eccentric people which can bring smiles on your faces. on the other hand, i will also get to see people with their ugly side. but then again, working in the heart of singapore is indeed not a bad idea after all. you get to meet the bustling crowd everyday along the streets and its always full of different promotional events which really brings out the liveliness of the city. This is indeed the place to be for the working class.
Anyway, m looking forward to graduation and for now, have a nice day everyone!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Don't know
Back with a bang. nah just kidding.
Haven really been doing anything meaningful since the end of sch. Well except maybe working aimlessly without learning anything. That's not how i want to spend the next few months before i get into the army. Would like to take up something interesting and exciting maybe?
I seriously think that i am neither here nor there and that i have yet to try a hell lot of things which i had yearn in the past. i have all the time in the world now. BUT that is if i've got a mobile ATM. The fact is that my surname is not Gates nor is my parents Bill.
That is most probably the only reason that i can think of why i am working now. But well, at least most colleagues are nice people and sociable. I have got not much of a problem settling in. One thing weighing on my mind right now is still the choice of uni. Should i go against the more obvious choice? this is really getting on my nerves. Sometimes how i wished life would just be plain sailing. But then again, if it is going to be plain sailing, its just like a dead person with no heartbeat. just a straight line across the heartbeat detector. That's plain sailing too. i wouldn't want that.
This is really a tough choice. Or should i just forget abt studying since i can't even make a decision when i got to be persistent. i got no idea. In any case i still got to come up with a decision at the end of the day. Anyway, that's abt it from me now and will update on the choice in the near future.
Haven really been doing anything meaningful since the end of sch. Well except maybe working aimlessly without learning anything. That's not how i want to spend the next few months before i get into the army. Would like to take up something interesting and exciting maybe?
I seriously think that i am neither here nor there and that i have yet to try a hell lot of things which i had yearn in the past. i have all the time in the world now. BUT that is if i've got a mobile ATM. The fact is that my surname is not Gates nor is my parents Bill.
That is most probably the only reason that i can think of why i am working now. But well, at least most colleagues are nice people and sociable. I have got not much of a problem settling in. One thing weighing on my mind right now is still the choice of uni. Should i go against the more obvious choice? this is really getting on my nerves. Sometimes how i wished life would just be plain sailing. But then again, if it is going to be plain sailing, its just like a dead person with no heartbeat. just a straight line across the heartbeat detector. That's plain sailing too. i wouldn't want that.
This is really a tough choice. Or should i just forget abt studying since i can't even make a decision when i got to be persistent. i got no idea. In any case i still got to come up with a decision at the end of the day. Anyway, that's abt it from me now and will update on the choice in the near future.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Managed to catch 'Harold & Kumar escape from Guantanamo Bay' on wednesday night and caught up with a few of my friends. The movie's still alrite for me and one of the climax for me got to be this poem that i was fascinated with. Imagine someone would have come up with a poem linked with maths. But well, its indeed well-versed.
I’m sure that I will always be
A lonely number like root three
The three is all that’s good and right,
Why must my three keep out of sight
Beneath the vicious square root sign,
I wish instead I were a nine
For nine could thwart this evil trick,
with just some quick arithmetic
I know I’ll never see the sun, as 1.7321
Such is my reality, a sad irrationality
When hark! What is this I see,
Another square root of a three
As quietly co-waltzing by,
Together now we multiply
To form a number we prefer,
Rejoicing as an integer
We break free from our mortal bonds
With the wave of magic wands
Our square root signs become unglued
Your love for me has been renewed
After the movie, managed to get a place to chill and just a random session talking abt anything under the sun or rather 'the moon' in this case. Getting pawned in relationships, displeasure in work and many other things. Though everyone were talking abt the demoralizing things that were happening, but that might be a good time to mold ourselves to become more mature. Moreover, the 20th mark doesn't seem too far away from now. I am just going to take it in my stride and carry on with life. enjoy the next few months and off i go. hope that the friendship forged can still be extended through many years to come though we may be heading for different directions. That's all for now and may everyone have a good weekend ahead.
I’m sure that I will always be
A lonely number like root three
The three is all that’s good and right,
Why must my three keep out of sight
Beneath the vicious square root sign,
I wish instead I were a nine
For nine could thwart this evil trick,
with just some quick arithmetic
I know I’ll never see the sun, as 1.7321
Such is my reality, a sad irrationality
When hark! What is this I see,
Another square root of a three
As quietly co-waltzing by,
Together now we multiply
To form a number we prefer,
Rejoicing as an integer
We break free from our mortal bonds
With the wave of magic wands
Our square root signs become unglued
Your love for me has been renewed
After the movie, managed to get a place to chill and just a random session talking abt anything under the sun or rather 'the moon' in this case. Getting pawned in relationships, displeasure in work and many other things. Though everyone were talking abt the demoralizing things that were happening, but that might be a good time to mold ourselves to become more mature. Moreover, the 20th mark doesn't seem too far away from now. I am just going to take it in my stride and carry on with life. enjoy the next few months and off i go. hope that the friendship forged can still be extended through many years to come though we may be heading for different directions. That's all for now and may everyone have a good weekend ahead.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
In search of something
Back to update on recent happenings...
Well nothing really much happen or fascinates me except waiting for that letter. and yes its THE letter. That has since allowed me to cultivate another hobby and that is to open the letter box few times a day. something really is lacking until i get that letter.
Still in the same dilemma which i have been for quite some time... which to choose???
One offers shorter travelling distance and hence more convenient BUT at the expense of not being able to cope. The other would take longer time but maybe more suitable for me. Can fully understand ppl who reach a point in life when they have to make a major decision which could either make or break your life. Mine is no different now. Don't want to end up regretting and making the wrong choice. That could really turn serious.
The day to make a decision is nearing each day but that just make me even more confused. Why can't there be an ideal choice but well, never will there be in life cos if there is, there would not be anyone fretting over so many things.
Meanwhile, i got to just get a clear mind and think carefully. Got to make a decision in the end and hopefully i will and its the correct one.
Other than these two things that are bugging right at this moment, things seem pretty ok for me. Working in CBD area isn't really that bad except every morning where u just got to find a place to even stand in the jam packed train. That can be an unpleasant experience. Just got to bear with it for the moment.
Anyway to sidetrack a bit, there are some things that i would want to do before enlistment. One maybe to go for a holiday and one place that i would really like to go is Taiwan. was told that its a nice place and from many programmes that i watched, it really is a good place for a holiday.
Before i end my post, to all those taking exams, study hard and do well. For those who are working, well enjoy your job.
Well nothing really much happen or fascinates me except waiting for that letter. and yes its THE letter. That has since allowed me to cultivate another hobby and that is to open the letter box few times a day. something really is lacking until i get that letter.
Still in the same dilemma which i have been for quite some time... which to choose???
One offers shorter travelling distance and hence more convenient BUT at the expense of not being able to cope. The other would take longer time but maybe more suitable for me. Can fully understand ppl who reach a point in life when they have to make a major decision which could either make or break your life. Mine is no different now. Don't want to end up regretting and making the wrong choice. That could really turn serious.
The day to make a decision is nearing each day but that just make me even more confused. Why can't there be an ideal choice but well, never will there be in life cos if there is, there would not be anyone fretting over so many things.
Meanwhile, i got to just get a clear mind and think carefully. Got to make a decision in the end and hopefully i will and its the correct one.
Other than these two things that are bugging right at this moment, things seem pretty ok for me. Working in CBD area isn't really that bad except every morning where u just got to find a place to even stand in the jam packed train. That can be an unpleasant experience. Just got to bear with it for the moment.
Anyway to sidetrack a bit, there are some things that i would want to do before enlistment. One maybe to go for a holiday and one place that i would really like to go is Taiwan. was told that its a nice place and from many programmes that i watched, it really is a good place for a holiday.
Before i end my post, to all those taking exams, study hard and do well. For those who are working, well enjoy your job.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Waiting
Kinda lost my sense of direction in life temporarily. nothing to aim for and just plain waiting everyday. its indeed a waste of time isn't it? work is just routine as usual and boring but then again when is it ever interesting when you are working at least for me. Well some may beg to differ but that's part and parcel of life. can't really do much abt that.
i really kind of reminisce schling days. i would say that it is definitely more enjoyable than sitting in front of the monitor trying to figure out something that i don't even have a clue on. At least if i seriously don't understand a thing in class i could still consult friends or lecturers but in the working field, its a do or die situation.
I could still remember what some people told me when i was still studying to enjoy while you can and that when i go out to the working world, every thing's gonna change. Reflecting upon these wise words which i couldn't even bother listening at that time, its indeed true.
but i m definitely going to heed this advice two years from now in uni though i know its tough. Speaking of this, i suddenly feel that age is catching up on me. i don't want to reach the 20th mark just yet. there are many things that i have yet to accomplish. Life is full of regrets and mine is not much different or maybe even more regrets.
Having just a plain childhood is perhaps one big regret. many 'shoulds' and 'shouldn'ts' just surfacing my mind. Looking at myself now, i realised that i hav nothing to offer, no talents to flaunt and just a very ordinary person. being musically inclined is definitely one of my wishes though i know its hrd given that i m going to be old soon!!
i simply envy those who are able to play different musical instruments. they are just so talented and cool. i guess i m will just be a nobody and carry on with my monotonous life.
Here's something to share:
There's this nurse and a woman in labour in the lift. The nurse had no choice but to deliver the child in the lift. After delivery, the woman just kept on crying and this bemused the nurse. Their conversation as below:
Nurse: why are you crying, u got urself a baby boy
Woman: sob. it's so embarrassing.. there are so many ppl in the lift looking at me giving birth.
Nurse: Giving birth is a natural process, whats there to be embarrassed
Woman (continue crying): how am i going to face other ppl in future?
The nurse tried to console the woman...
Nurse: Last year,there was one lady who was worse off than you, she gave birth along the roadside and there were even more ppl looking and crowding ard.
When the woman heard this, she cried even louder
Nurse: what happened, u pity her too? why are you crying even louder
Woman: That lady was also me!!!
To everyone, enjoy your day!!!
i really kind of reminisce schling days. i would say that it is definitely more enjoyable than sitting in front of the monitor trying to figure out something that i don't even have a clue on. At least if i seriously don't understand a thing in class i could still consult friends or lecturers but in the working field, its a do or die situation.
I could still remember what some people told me when i was still studying to enjoy while you can and that when i go out to the working world, every thing's gonna change. Reflecting upon these wise words which i couldn't even bother listening at that time, its indeed true.
but i m definitely going to heed this advice two years from now in uni though i know its tough. Speaking of this, i suddenly feel that age is catching up on me. i don't want to reach the 20th mark just yet. there are many things that i have yet to accomplish. Life is full of regrets and mine is not much different or maybe even more regrets.
Having just a plain childhood is perhaps one big regret. many 'shoulds' and 'shouldn'ts' just surfacing my mind. Looking at myself now, i realised that i hav nothing to offer, no talents to flaunt and just a very ordinary person. being musically inclined is definitely one of my wishes though i know its hrd given that i m going to be old soon!!
i simply envy those who are able to play different musical instruments. they are just so talented and cool. i guess i m will just be a nobody and carry on with my monotonous life.
Here's something to share:
There's this nurse and a woman in labour in the lift. The nurse had no choice but to deliver the child in the lift. After delivery, the woman just kept on crying and this bemused the nurse. Their conversation as below:
Nurse: why are you crying, u got urself a baby boy
Woman: sob. it's so embarrassing.. there are so many ppl in the lift looking at me giving birth.
Nurse: Giving birth is a natural process, whats there to be embarrassed
Woman (continue crying): how am i going to face other ppl in future?
The nurse tried to console the woman...
Nurse: Last year,there was one lady who was worse off than you, she gave birth along the roadside and there were even more ppl looking and crowding ard.
When the woman heard this, she cried even louder
Nurse: what happened, u pity her too? why are you crying even louder
Woman: That lady was also me!!!
To everyone, enjoy your day!!!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Friendship
well... just been through a roller coaster ride these few days and i m really relieved that it is over... i shan't elaborate further since its something personal.. maybe i was just wrong in my accusation.
Anyway its update time... got to meet up with a few friends on fri.just update on wat they have been doing and stuff la. i must say that their job is really one that i would nv imagine them taking up but its all for the monetary purposes. at least it is well paid and the job is rather slack.
anyway hope that there will be more catching up time before the guys get enlisted. still no enlistment letter for me. haiz. another thing that i m looking forward to is the graduation ceremony on 29th may. Though i m not receiving any major awards, to me, it will be the beginning of another milestone of my life which should be of a certain significance. It may also be the last time stepping into np.
today went for bowling at some civil service club or smething. just happen to be going for quite a few bowling competitions recently. anyway the objective is not to ace the competition but rather just for leisure and fun. it most important that all of you enjoyed the game though maybe a prize or two might spice up the enthusiasm, it is secondary.managed to play a game as well.
personally, i feel that i have been living my life quite meaningless and that it is time that i do smething abt it. maybe its time to learn new things or do smething out of the ordinary. it has been just working for me over the past month and life will go to waste if i don't make full use it. well its just a thought that i suddenly gotten.
anyway to all, enjoy your weekend!

view from the office where i work...
Anyway its update time... got to meet up with a few friends on fri.just update on wat they have been doing and stuff la. i must say that their job is really one that i would nv imagine them taking up but its all for the monetary purposes. at least it is well paid and the job is rather slack.
anyway hope that there will be more catching up time before the guys get enlisted. still no enlistment letter for me. haiz. another thing that i m looking forward to is the graduation ceremony on 29th may. Though i m not receiving any major awards, to me, it will be the beginning of another milestone of my life which should be of a certain significance. It may also be the last time stepping into np.
today went for bowling at some civil service club or smething. just happen to be going for quite a few bowling competitions recently. anyway the objective is not to ace the competition but rather just for leisure and fun. it most important that all of you enjoyed the game though maybe a prize or two might spice up the enthusiasm, it is secondary.managed to play a game as well.
personally, i feel that i have been living my life quite meaningless and that it is time that i do smething abt it. maybe its time to learn new things or do smething out of the ordinary. it has been just working for me over the past month and life will go to waste if i don't make full use it. well its just a thought that i suddenly gotten.
anyway to all, enjoy your weekend!

view from the office where i work...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Past and Present
Hmm... well here i m with another entry.
Since the end of my last paper in np, there have been things to look forward to and its almost ending rite now before the final nail on the coffin. Argh!! guess wat, its the NS letter!
On the other hand, got the offer letter from NTU yesterday and well its the same story as NUS. environmental engineering, not again! just unlucky to be born in the dragon year, just have to compete and compete, really getting sick of it.
Don't really know which offer to take up and i m seriously in a deep dilemma. Can someone give me some advice?
Chem eng was wat i want initially but well since my hopes are dashed now, i got to make do with my other alternative. Nt gonna think abt it just yet or rather too confused at the moment. i dunno if i should be happy or nt. At least i m able to get into uni which was one of the most sought after targets in my poly life.
As stated earlier, it now boils down to the last letter. still unsure of the date of enlistment or rather m i left out of the list. well just being random. i guess most of my friends are also awaiting for this sacred moment. Anyway before everyone leave for their different pathway lies the graduation day. For me i feel these three yrs just happened in a flash.
Maybe good times just do not last. There are still a few things that i thought i should have done.
Joining a cca in np which can widen my circle of friends. Through the 3 yrs, i guess the only friends that i have is only confined to people studying in the same course and some whom i managed to meet along the way through different modules with mixed courses. At first impression my life in np may seem restricted but well i really did managed to know some wonderful people especially my classmates.Lessons were enjoyable and fruitful. From totally strangers to good friends, i guess its nt so bad afterall. This will be always be a wonderful memory.
Since the end of my last paper in np, there have been things to look forward to and its almost ending rite now before the final nail on the coffin. Argh!! guess wat, its the NS letter!
On the other hand, got the offer letter from NTU yesterday and well its the same story as NUS. environmental engineering, not again! just unlucky to be born in the dragon year, just have to compete and compete, really getting sick of it.
Don't really know which offer to take up and i m seriously in a deep dilemma. Can someone give me some advice?
Chem eng was wat i want initially but well since my hopes are dashed now, i got to make do with my other alternative. Nt gonna think abt it just yet or rather too confused at the moment. i dunno if i should be happy or nt. At least i m able to get into uni which was one of the most sought after targets in my poly life.
As stated earlier, it now boils down to the last letter. still unsure of the date of enlistment or rather m i left out of the list. well just being random. i guess most of my friends are also awaiting for this sacred moment. Anyway before everyone leave for their different pathway lies the graduation day. For me i feel these three yrs just happened in a flash.
Maybe good times just do not last. There are still a few things that i thought i should have done.
Joining a cca in np which can widen my circle of friends. Through the 3 yrs, i guess the only friends that i have is only confined to people studying in the same course and some whom i managed to meet along the way through different modules with mixed courses. At first impression my life in np may seem restricted but well i really did managed to know some wonderful people especially my classmates.Lessons were enjoyable and fruitful. From totally strangers to good friends, i guess its nt so bad afterall. This will be always be a wonderful memory.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Junctions in life
here i m sitting in front of the screen, many different thoughts running through my mind and i suddenly feel so lost... dun really know how to describe that kind of feeling... is it a sense of emptiness in me? well i m nt sure abt that... but one thing that i m definitely positive is that i really prefer studying than working although the former can be stressful at times. but u dun have to face so many different ppl with all sorts of characters.
I miss the schooling days where u just hav to do ur part in studying and fun with friends nt having to bother abt other things. working life is just plain boring and taxing but what can i do abt it huh? its just the same old things nowadays for me without much of a freedom. I wouldn't want to even imagine the time where i really step out into the working society. if i were rich enough, i would most likely migrate somewhere that is by the sea with beautiful scenery and nt having to face this cruel society. but well, how many 'ifs' would actually come true. most probably none i bet.
these are some of the thoughts that i have garnered over some period of time especially during the last semester of my poly life when i was still coping with the dreadful fyp. however bad it was, i managed to pull through afterall.
there's no turning back now and i just gotta look forward to the future although the path is still unclear. i m just going to take a step at a time and see where it eventually leads me to and i can't regret since it is the path that i have carved out on my own.
Well shall end my post here and wish everyone in different phases of their lives the best of luck in whatever they do!
I miss the schooling days where u just hav to do ur part in studying and fun with friends nt having to bother abt other things. working life is just plain boring and taxing but what can i do abt it huh? its just the same old things nowadays for me without much of a freedom. I wouldn't want to even imagine the time where i really step out into the working society. if i were rich enough, i would most likely migrate somewhere that is by the sea with beautiful scenery and nt having to face this cruel society. but well, how many 'ifs' would actually come true. most probably none i bet.
these are some of the thoughts that i have garnered over some period of time especially during the last semester of my poly life when i was still coping with the dreadful fyp. however bad it was, i managed to pull through afterall.
there's no turning back now and i just gotta look forward to the future although the path is still unclear. i m just going to take a step at a time and see where it eventually leads me to and i can't regret since it is the path that i have carved out on my own.
Well shall end my post here and wish everyone in different phases of their lives the best of luck in whatever they do!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Start Afresh
Since this is the first entry, it should definitely be one that is quite eventful. It is indeed a memorable one for me. I have always wanted to keep track of wat i have been doing through my whole life but i nv really got a chance due to many different reasons or maybe just finding excuses. It is only now that i have the opportunity to really make the effort to create an acc in case i become sensile one day and even forget who i m.
At least i can take a look at this to recollect my memories ( That if i even rmb that i have got a blog). To kick start things, i really appreciate for wat u all have done for me. If u all do not know who the 'u' i m referring to, it is actually the bmss scouts that i really meant. The video was fabulous and with the artistic cards that came along, i can only say that i m really touched. Not to mention the excellent performance that u all put up earlier which i believed had caught many teachers by surprise. Well i can say that it is not a surprise but rather the numerous amt. of effort that u all have put in.
It has really been a great pleasure knowing all of u and being able to go through the ups and downs and eventually mold u to what u are today. U all will soon be polished diamonds shining in your own rights.
So much for personal feelings, now to a lighter note. It is really a tiring day for me having to complete so many things and here i m typing my first entry, my eyes isn't really helping me at all. I feel as if my eyelids are going to close any moment. Many things are going through my mind at this moment and i shall leave it to the next post when my malfunctioning brain can work better.
For now, that's all from me.
At least i can take a look at this to recollect my memories ( That if i even rmb that i have got a blog). To kick start things, i really appreciate for wat u all have done for me. If u all do not know who the 'u' i m referring to, it is actually the bmss scouts that i really meant. The video was fabulous and with the artistic cards that came along, i can only say that i m really touched. Not to mention the excellent performance that u all put up earlier which i believed had caught many teachers by surprise. Well i can say that it is not a surprise but rather the numerous amt. of effort that u all have put in.
It has really been a great pleasure knowing all of u and being able to go through the ups and downs and eventually mold u to what u are today. U all will soon be polished diamonds shining in your own rights.
So much for personal feelings, now to a lighter note. It is really a tiring day for me having to complete so many things and here i m typing my first entry, my eyes isn't really helping me at all. I feel as if my eyelids are going to close any moment. Many things are going through my mind at this moment and i shall leave it to the next post when my malfunctioning brain can work better.
For now, that's all from me.
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