Power and Passion

2012-02-25T11:09:00.003+08:00

Things would have been so different

if only I initates more and weren't wishy washy

I would have a wider social circle

unlike now...

Recently I was given a extra for forgetting to draw bunk keys

How absurd it was

Not given a chance at all

I count myself as damn unlucky

In army, things are nt as simple as u think

I will be on my guard at all times

My bunk mates now bk in as late as possible

To save the hassle of drawing keys

I wouldn't be so stupid to do it anymore

in actual fact I care too much about other's feelings

Afraid they will be angry with me

2012-01-29T13:34:00.002+08:00

I got my first taste of how VRE training was like

Wasn't as scary as we fear at first thought

Bt still,doing this for long term can be taxing on our body

Plus we have to do road-march

This reminded me of my BMT days

Many would want to take status to skip the training

Bt for how long? we eventually have to face up to the problem

CNY celebration was an average one

Nt so much of excitement it brings

Visiting relative's hse was a norm for us

I were having a catch-up with my cousins

Since we dun see other as often

This was a gd opportunity to see how they're doing

I really hope we could maintain this close ties forever

2012-01-14T23:00:00.003+08:00

This has been a long and tiring wk
Aft two mths stay at Nee Soon
I'm finally heading back to Jurong
I believe many of my friends would rather remain here
So many things has changed over there
Doing PT in long 4 thrice weekly is wat I dread now
No matter wat
I have to be brave to face and overcome it
8 more mths to go!!!
Is this gonna be my yr???
I defintely hope so...

2011-12-24T22:39:00.008+08:00

Do not place too much responsibility on urself.
If nt, u will feel as stressed as me

Being hardworking is good

Bt certain times u have to pretend to be blur

The nxt time they will ask someone else

In this course we did a lot of manual labour

more like construction workers :(((

I'm half-way through alr,

enduring another four more wks

Last wkend my cousins & I went to USS

The place was crowded

Thankfully we bought the express tickets

If nt we have to queue up to two hrs

for instance, the transformers ride

Weather wasn't kind to us.

It rained non-stop

I liked the battlestar Galactica human & cylon rides

At first I have second thoughts

it rocketed so fast when it went up

The 360-degree turns for five times feel

as if I dropped down from high stories.

A pity we didn't take as many pictures as we would like to

We simply went for the attractions.

2011-12-04T14:25:00.004+08:00

This has been an emotional wk for me
My dearest grandfather had left us
I can't help feeling emo abt it
During my kindergarden days, he always bring me to sch
He took care of our needs well.
We didn't want this to happen
When one gets old, illnesses start to come, haiz.
From this moment, I'll miss him a lot.

I ran my first half-marathon.
I woke up freaking early at 3.50am
Luckily there was overnight mrt services
If nt I would have to book a cab
The downside was I was running alone
If only I have a running buddy
tat will please me
My running shoes soles came off while running halfway -.-
I ended up buying another new pair
This yr's event wasn't a successful one
A lack of distance markers along the route
everyone have little room to run towards the finishing line
Most having to brisk-walking
Long queues waiting at the mobile toilets
Whatever reasons are, I am likely to be back for nxt yr :)

2011-11-15T21:46:00.002+08:00

Time flies fast, isn't it?
I'm an one yr solider alr
A little less than 10 mths to go :D
Now I'm cherishing every day till this sun
Doing wat I please
U dun have to wake up freaking early for 5 BX
U dun have to do area-cleaning, etc
U can't even sleep on bed
Staying at home seems to be best way of saving money
bt at times it can be boring
Not much of a choice either
The rest are preparing for their exams in uni
No time to spare
Anyway,I am alr looking forward to nxt mth
with a slew of events coming up

4 Dec: Standard Chartered Marathon
17 Dec: USS (TBC)
18 Dec : Women's Tennis Exhibition Match

Back from EOCC

2011-10-22T19:25:00.006+08:00

I'm back from Thailand aft a two wk trip.
I missed everything here.
Spending ur Bday inside the aircraft doesn't help any cause
To make it even worse, my NSFs mates doesn't even rmb my bday
I felt so sad!
That doesn't matter anymore as long I dun take it to heart
Anyways, Sg was so much better than there
Toilets often get choked
One whole stretch of bunks down the line
No mirrors...
Cookhouse food prepared by reservists were poor
I wanted to surf net to check on updates
bt slow internet speed frustrated me
To be honest, comparsion can never ends

2011-09-24T11:21:00.003+08:00

In less than a wk, I am leaving SG for Thailand
Oh gosh!
Not on holidays, bt on SAF training exercises
I will be staying there for two wks.
There will be no rest even aft I come back
I need to go for range shooting
So screwed up!
I gonna miss weekly premier league football action,
miss watching HK dramas online
miss my bed
miss catching up with friends
miss my family
I hope I get used to home sickness.
Last bt not least, I pray for safety over there.

2011-08-20T15:54:00.004+08:00

I yearn to go overseas
bt finding time is a big problem
esp when u are now serving NS
I'm afraid I may have to wait a bit longer
till nxt yr then I can start to plan on an unforgettable trip
I found myself stupid sometimes
I think of friends first
thinking of wat to get for them
I have never spare a thought for myself
I end up always didn't get anything
it was only aft my mum forced me to buy clothes
Since then I have changed.

2011-07-23T23:53:00.006+08:00

I realise as time flies by,
friends who used to be close to u
suddenly interacted less with u...
be it ur sec sch, poly sch mates
or even ur BMT bunkmates
unless one makes the effort to remain in contact
if nt I guess this friendship is as gd as over
I really need to widen my social circle
how I wish i have different grp of friends
who shared similar interests as me
for now mainly my friends are serving NS
who has little time of their own alr

I challenged myself by signing up for
21.1km standard chartered to be held in Dec 4
I won't be running alone this time
one of my NS buddy is joining
hopefully I will last the distance without stopping

Random thoughts...girl's expectations of guys
calmness...humour...confidence...looks
Do you possess any of these qualities?
Persistence is the key when courting a girl
Still let nature takes its course.

2011-06-25T21:53:00.002+08:00

I like the feeling of staying out
at least I can go back home every day
more relaxed...
For this whole wk,
I am doing NDP ticketing at Float at Marina Bay
response hasn't been overwhelming
there're still plently of uncollected tickets
it will be nice if only we have them too
our coming wkends are going to get burned
we have to bring Pri 5 pupils for Preview show,
doing Fun-Packing for goodies bag as well
bt the whole process should be an enjoyable one
I relish the opportunity in helping out
probably once in a lifetime...

2011-05-17T13:52:00.005+08:00

Back to update aft such a long while
many things has happened
I have successfully passed out from my PLPC course
and am now a licensed plant operator
I recently came back from Germini field camp
and 24-hr guard duty
thank God there was off-day on Mon
& public holiday today
sufficient rest to re-charge my body

For the second yr in a row,
my NTU application was rejected as expected
to get a place here was like so difficult
whereas ppl still have the luxury to choose which uni
this isn't affecting me
I still have another chance to study
having my interview this thurs at SIT
if my peer can do it, so do I
Have confidence in myself!

2011-04-10T13:02:00.005+08:00

I dislike being an admin IC the role given during my trainee phase my job was to call and inform them to be here Not that I'm complaining they always turned up late this makes my job difficult I'm into my sixth wk of my PLPC training Another three more wks I will pass out from here time files really fast We always use heavy plants to dig soil, construct and clear obstacles sometimes I feel I do until scared liao I hate to be a slow learner why can't I be like the rest? I wish I can understand everything at one go. Friends dun last forever I guess As they progress to their nxt stage of career, we seldom keep in contact alr a typical eg will be like my poly classmates

2011-03-06T13:49:00.003+08:00

The saddest part is having to say gdbyes to my sect mates

part and parcel of life I guess...

To be able to be friends is FATE.

new location, new environment, new friends

I am chosen to operate as plant engineer and

going to Nee Soon camp for 2-mth course

aft which I will go back to Jurong Camp

I'll learning how to operate large commercial vehicles

no carrying of heavy loads anymore

I should be more than happy

somehow I'm feel sianz

let's hope training turns out smoothly there

Raymond Lam's Desire Tour's Concert was a hit!

We would have gotten a better ticket pricing

for the sake a close-up on him

view wasn't so clear

everyone went into wild when he appeared in stage

I am mostly familar with his tvb songs

bt nt from his album. lol.

anyway, he should be back here again nxt yr.

Survived Field Camp

2011-02-13T12:20:00.002+08:00

CNY festive occasion ended so fast
Now I am into my one mth of my SCE unit
I just had my Field camp this wk
Though only two days and one night
Weather there has been unbearable
because of this, many people had to fall out
toughest part of all was carrying of bridge in a section
it weighs around 184kg
imagine how heavy this was
My back was strained as a result
fortunately it's nt serious
Outfield training was just the beginning
Prepare to go through similar ones
I also got the chance to play with explosives
when I had my first live demolition live firing
everything here is like new to me
starting from a trainee to slowly becoming expert on this
u may think this is fun and cool
bt it is no joke, it's dangerous
we will be practising this on a regular basis
bad news is there will be only six ppl staying on as field pioneer
while the remaining ones specializing on other training.

Tougher inroads await me

2011-01-16T19:56:00.002+08:00

Why happy moments seem to be over so soon?
I do wish these can be extended longer
Come tmr, I am reporting to my new unit at Jurong Camp
I will be trained there as Field Engineer
Nt the choice I would like to..aren't good enough for SCS
Nt in the same unit as my batch, sadly though
I am going to be mentally prepared
cuz there will be heavy equipment for us to carry
Somemore I heard we're building bridges..omg
Life in NS is going to get even tougher
Hopefully I will survive through my days in training
and get posted to a better unit.
Wish me all the best!

Happy 2011

2011-01-02T19:26:00.002+08:00

Happy 2011...
A new yr, a new beginning, a new start!
I never imagined this day will come
Barely five days away from my POP
Aft which I will have one wk of block leave
Bt no overseas trip for me
Glad that I'm able to endure and perserve myself
Tough times are now behind me
My last hurdle of BMT is my 24km road march
Hopefully things turn out smoothly for me
Now I really miss my poly friends very much
even since I get enlisted,
I have so little time to keep in touch with them
Cuz we are in enhanced batch
our training programme is fully packed until
I have been getting no less than six hrs of sleep everyday
Time for a meet-up soon!

I'm ready for NS

2010-11-10T19:56:00.003+08:00

Finally the time has come for me
I declare myself ready for NS and have no fear
Nine wks of BMT to endure...and I will do my best
I know I'm going to miss out a lot on entertainment..
such as EPL matches...HK dramas..playing fb gms and so on
This is part and parcel of life
The most notable one is
I will miss my Mum's home-cooked dishes and soup she brewed
I will miss my bed too
Of course I will miss my family and friends
They are my pillar of strength
If possible, this coming X'mas festive period
I have nth much to ask for
All I want is a meet-up with them..provided they're free
Anyway...nxt wed is a public holiday
which means I am likely to come home at least a day =)

NS looms

2010-10-30T20:54:00.003+08:00

Things come thick and fast
Very soon I won't have the luxury to do wat I want
I am going to do wat every male has to do...NS
No watching of HK dramas as often
No watching of EPl matches wk in..wk out
No playing of Xbox 360 games
No waking up late in bed anymore
I have to do everything on my own

I set my sights for nxt yr alr
I plan to apply again for admission to uni
However it looks really difficult
The GPA score is way higher than the previous yr
Even if I fall within the score,
That doesn't guarantee me a place
Omg...fight for courses are competitive
esp foreign imports
I'm going to hope for the best!

My first Marathon

2010-10-24T22:31:00.002+08:00

I complete my first ever Nike 10K marathon
I have nt done so previously
Participating in a race with so many runners
gives me an extra motivation to do well
Feeling a sense of satisfaction now
My only regret was that I didn't ask my friends along
If nt I am sure the race will be a fun one
At least I have the experience running in such an event =)
I promise this will nt be my last one for sure.

Officially turn 21 today

2010-10-16T15:03:00.004+08:00

I officially turn 21 today
I have become a mature adult..omg!
I feel honoured to be in the same bday as Kim Ah Joong
She starred in the Korean Drama "Accidental Love"
If u're nice to everyone, u think they will be nice to u too
I'm afraid u're wrong.
Dun be so simple-minded, kind-hearted.
If that is the case, there won't be bad people in this world alr.
I learn lessons from this and have seen through a person's character
Today is defintely a happy occasion
where I celebrate it with my friends
If the opportunity do comes by, pls give me the strength to take it
I have lost it umpteen times
Three simple wishes for my bday;
1) Get a place in local uni
2) Obtain driving license
3) Do well in army

2010-10-10T23:40:00.003+08:00

I am glad I finish my work
Tmr onwards, I am going to enjoy my days till NS
I feel that I'm nt ready for Nike 10k run
cuz I have little time to train
bt one thing is for sure
I will try my best

I am sorry
I misplaced my trust on someone
Of course u think everyone is like you
so nice and helpful
at least u will know wat to do nxt time
I am hoping this wk will be a memorable one..

Make a wish

2010-10-06T21:57:00.002+08:00

People say wishes always come true on Bday
I think so too
Plently to wish for this yr
I am a grown-up man alr
I dun want my parents to worry abt me
First, I hope things goes well for me when I go for NS nxt mth
Secondly, I hope to get a place in uni when I apply for it nxt yr
If nt I would like to pursue a career in aircraft maintenance
At least I have my hands to work on..
Thirdly I hope to pass my driving test later this mth
I have spent a large chunk of money on this alr -.-
As for the rest, I shall keep mum abt it
If u have trouble thinking of wat to get for me
actually it's very simple

A list of things I do need:
1) Polos
2) Tees
3) Shirts
4) Small bag
5) Fifa 11

Time flies fast

2010-09-16T19:19:00.002+08:00

Five more days before this festival ends
About one mth to my Bday
Five wks to my first Nike 10k Run
Less than two mths to NS
I didn't realise time passes so fast
To be honest, I dun really know if I should celebrate
I have never held a Bday party, not even once
I am not used to having so many ppl
I were actually planning to go to universal studios with friends
now it looks like this will never happen
A couple of mths ago, I bought Band Hero Kit
This was meant as an entertainment
I stopped playing for quite some time alr
I realise going online to download songs into my gm is nt worth it
Cuz I will need to have a Gold member subscription
which is a yr-long period
Meanwhile Fifa 11 is due to release on Sept 28

Tip of the day:
Dun take things to heart.
Open ur heart big and
u will find urself much more happy

2010-09-03T23:33:00.005+08:00

Mooncake festival is round the corner
How are u going to celebrate it?
Well, with ur loved ones... =)
U know mooncakes keep coming out with new flavours.
For myself, I love snowskin mooncakes
Rmb when I were small, we used to play lanterns and run abt
so much fun out there!
now we are all grown-ups alr
these will stay in our childhood memories forever

I'm pleased I'll be going NS on Nov
three wks aft my birthday
I'm nt too sure if I will celebrate it
Sometimes I wish there are people who celebrate it for me
I doubt this will ever happen
it will be the opposite
the biggest disappointment is
when u put in the effort to buy sth for him or her
u expect at least an appreciation gift.
I realise I'm nt their important friend
since they won't bother too much
so this yr will be no different. =(

Pass my Napfa

2010-08-27T21:22:00.005+08:00

I have gd news to share here
I think u guys alr know. Haha.
Anyways, I passed my NAPFA
A close shave!
I could have failed too.
Three attempts for pull-ups!!!
Line-faults for SBJ
Now it means I will going in later, skipping PTP
Bt I won't get carried away, I will have to keep it going.

When it comes to doing sth,
I am always a slowpoke -.-
Are u going to wait for fate to come?
In today's world, that is nt the case anymore
Dun be afraid to ask. Take the imitative
At least u know the outcome...
Going into relationships, you have to consider many factors
such as character compatibility
it's a headache! no hurry yet. though gt miss chances.

Giving everything I got

2010-08-22T12:42:00.002+08:00

I had my first Napfa test
I tried...still couldn't make it for my running
eight secs short...
However, today I am inching closer to my goal
only two secs behind 12.20
One last chance for me!!!
No matter wat the outcome is,
I am going to give it my best try

2010-08-11T20:39:00.020+08:00

People say Taiwan is renowned for its food
I think it's really true!
This aft tasting the famous Taiyang Bing and
also the Pineapple cake
Thanks to Pris...I have the opportunity to eat
Now I can't get my hands on those. LOL!
One day I will want to go there too.
On a random note...nxt wk NAPFA test comes too fast for me
My leg seems to hurt when I walk now
Really hope it will heal faster

Important mth

2010-07-16T20:53:00.003+08:00

Make-or-break time for me!
With only less than two wks,
I am going to take my TP test
I promise my Dad I'll defintely make it
He has been sponsoring me all along
At the same time, I'm working at this Craziest Toy Fair
Power Rangers, Mr Men and Mrs Miss, Cookery sets...
Those toys were one of my favourites when I were small
And to know they still exist till today. Haha
Until now I haven't receive my NS letter
Friends I know alr receive theirs enlistment dates
If it continues to drag, latest will be Feb nxt yr -.-
Rafa may be coming to SG during DEC for an exhibition match
I hope this comes true!

2010-07-01T20:58:00.013+08:00

I have no idea why I like watching HK dramas
Perhaps their storylines are more varied and interesting
Also mainly cuz my fav actor and actress are starring
At the same time, i am trying to undestand cantonese
bt it proves to be a difficult task
it's the determination that counts, isn't it?

If I have the ability,
I wanna create a machine that erases people's memory
we will rmb only happy things
In this way, there will be peaceful moments

2010-06-19T21:52:00.003+08:00

True friends, how many people actually u guys have?
Hardly anyone I know!
But some of us have all right friends and gd friends!!!
Well, I am used to being getting disappointed
Each time I plan on an activity, it doesn't happen
Yet this is the third time alr, so much on my gd intent
There's always going to be ppl that hurt u
So what u have to do is keep on trusting
and just be more careful who u trust nxt time around
Rmb, WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS FOR A REASON
Being happy is the priority of living
If u wanna be sad
Be sad for sth that's worth it

All on my own

2010-06-08T23:34:00.002+08:00

From now on I will have to train on my own
since my old friend went for his NS alr
all of a sudden I feel alone
I can't think of who to ask
I realise I have been inconsistent
which explains my fitness going up and down

Failure isn't a bad thing aft all
It wakes u up
U try nt to make the same mistakes
this makes u more determined than ever
dun ever say u're nt gifted
since I'm the tortoise, I will work doubly harder
wat's urs is urs, dun think of it
worries will be thrown aside

Graduated!

2010-05-31T22:58:00.003+08:00

Woah, time has really flies fast
Never did I imagine we have graduated
first congrats to all who have made it through during their three yrs
What does the future holds for me now?
I can still rmb I miss the first day of sch
thinking that we only hve to attend CCA fiesta
I'm grateful to make a few gd friends here
they helped me when I needed them
I really hope we can study together in uni
Hope is still nt lost, we must go all out to pursue our dreams

We change over time
I always strive to improve, nt to lag behind
Now is much better now
Nt a man of few words, as wat my friends think
in fact I do know how to crack jokes to make ppl laugh
so it depends

Hopes are dashed

2010-05-17T23:09:00.003+08:00

Everyone wants to get into uni
nxt time we will get a better starting pay
I was suprised by the outcome
I thought of standing a gd chance
Bt I was wrong
now everything is in tatters
at a loss of wat to do
To appeal for the choices? To re-apply again nxt yr?
last choice gain working experience?
Maybe too many ppl are applying

I need a breather

2010-05-10T20:07:00.004+08:00

It's been a while since I last updated
Finally I have some free time of my own
Two down, one more to go!
I were working at this Adidas mega sales event
Much crowded than I thought
Ppl here bought things as if they no need to pay
At one time, I can hardly breathe
cuz there're so many asking u to help find
As u know, stocks are normally left with bigger sizes
This one is defintely more tiring
in fact today also gt work
bt I decline it
I am marvelled at my own physical body, for ten str days without rest
The only gd thing working here was that food was included :)
Now, I have only two days to recover
Pardon me for my inactivity in msn
I hardly gt any time to keep in contact with u guys
Oh yes, I saw familar faces while working, haha
it's really a coincidence!
For all the hard work, I gonna celebrate when my pay is here

Busy...busy

2010-04-29T22:40:00.003+08:00

Starting tmr, I am going to be busy
I'll be working on three different jobs in three wks
Lucky for me, these are event ones
Borders come first
I am tasked to cashiering duties
let's hope things won't get panicked for me
As u know first day there're bound to have huge crowds
I think I will miss out on the blockbuster movie: Iron Man 2
A pity! Bt nth is more important than earning some keep
I know that whenever I bought sth, it's nt cheap!
For my rewards, I will get guitar band hero for my console :)

Reality is cruel

2010-04-22T21:34:00.002+08:00

Reality is cruel...
Don't expect any favours
just cuz u have helped them before
They dun bother themselves with those little things
I am no longer the newbie u knew the last time
Nt someone who keep things to himself
Nt someone who knows nth other than studying
Nt someone who can't take jokes
Tmr is the defining moment
I am going to give it my best shot and try nt to panic
Take it slowly and everything will be fine
Whether I succeed or nt, all depends on my calmness
Wish me gd luck then!

I won't stop here

2010-04-13T12:21:00.002+08:00

The feeling is great esp when u gonna receive ur pay
aft all the hard work :)
Meanwhile,I can give myself a deserved gd rest
I'm nt going to stop here in my job hunt
since there is still a long way before my NS
A look into my job scope...
first day was in a mess
only when u have a hands-on in cashiering
then u will know how to handle all sorts of problems
I was a newbie then, haha
now I am familar on the procedures
more importantly, u must have confidence in ur own ability
I think I have found mine
the only issue was the valueplus card
It was nt user friendly cuz many steps are required to do so
time passes by quickly
esp when a long queue of customers carrying tons of items
u can't afford to rest
I have a happy working exp here =D
New friends, new things and more

Zurich-Alpline Coaster

2010-03-30T21:22:00.008+08:00

I never gets tired of going overseas

There're still some countries I have yet to visit

today I came across news and saw this

Skiling in Zurich...wow, pretty nice!

it reminds me when I was in Korea

it was so much fun out there

we must be mindful once u fall, it's difficult to get up

not only that, scenary is also beautiful over there
the last pic is at this Glacier3000 Alpine Coaster
Here, this promises to be an exhilarating ride, u bet!

I am yearning to go

maybe nt ths yr, bt in the coming yrs :))

alright, I shall end here and update soon!

Awesome wk

2010-03-28T21:59:00.005+08:00

What a great wk to round off...
First, we celebrated Gman's Bday
We had our lunch at Sho Teppan-Japanese Gourmet
I like the fact that food can be cooked by ourselves
Isn't it good? Bt end up the people did for us themselves
The funniest part was when we actually show u how to eat
I can't stop looking at the video again and again. HAHA.

Thanks to my friend's intro
I have found a temp job
at least gt sth to kill off time
I'll be working at Expo as a cashier in John Littles this coming thurs
It's a challenging task
since I have little experience in cashiering
however, it's a good learning opportunity to gain sth new
luckily for us, there will be staffs to guide us along
and we undergone training to learn the basics

Ytd was a joyous occasion
simply coz it was pris's 21st Bday =D
to be honest, this is my first time
taking such a long time to think of wat to get...ahhh
I thought I have done sufficient research
we were lost :(
at one point I were really worried that
will I be able to find the place?
thanks goodness we manage to reach there safety
What a relief I must say.
overall we enjoyed and have fun

There's hope, dun lose it

2010-03-19T19:28:00.002+08:00

If only there is sth that can cheer me up now
Tat will be great
I couldn't sleep well last night coz of this
Actually if I were to tell u my grades, it's still nt bad one
so close yet so far
somehow I am unhappy
Now, my dreams of getting to uni are in the balance
I find it ironic that I am trying my best to cheer up my friends
bt I can't even fend for myself
Yes, I do things that often lose out
u can say me stupid silly or watever
tat's my personality
I mustn't lose heart now
it's nt the end of the world yet
Shift of topic...
for past two wks, I am feeling vexed on wat to get
now I can finally rest at ease
perhaps I value u as my friend greatly :)

Universal Studio

2010-03-06T22:30:00.004+08:00

I believe I have become a much happier person after entering poly life
Now that I have exorcised the demons behind me
New friends, new place, new start...
I couldn't have asked for more
Though, there are still room for improvement for me.
I like my sense of direction =)
Ytd I went all the way to Jurong and managed to find the place
I still have to come back again for my medical results =(
hope everything will be fine
I realise one starts to have deep thoughts when u are on ur own
Yes, I am troubled enough
I want to pour my thoughts
so that someone can guide me and give me advice

Universal Studios open its gates on 18th Mar
wow, this excites me
since Osaka's one I can't go at the moment
this one I must go
prices is less exp too =)

We need friends

2010-02-21T20:33:00.003+08:00

I had my final presentation
It was like my last exam in sch
I was glad it went smoothly
Luckily for me, I wasn't asked too many qns :)
The only regret was I can't be there to support my friends on wed :(
There is another round of presentation tmr, woah!
This is to determine those who are getting distinction
Hopefully I can get a good grading for my IAP

Like it or not,
we all need friends
they provide us with care, understanding and more
I am fortunate I made a few gd friends
When I need help, they are there for me
I feel much happier in poly lives now
If one didn't make the effort to remain in touch,
we will lose contact
I can't imagine that, will we be friends forever?

Attachment has ended

2010-02-13T20:55:00.002+08:00

I never imagine ytd was my last day of attachment
We had a farewell lunch treat at Yunnan Garden
The food was fabulous!!!
Thanks to my supervisor once again
We were supposed to celebrating CNY
but nxt wk IAP presentation spoils our mood
Not only that, we were also asked to finish our last part for our project
That means coming back to work...zzz
Now, my wish is to get into uni
and achieve a good grade for my internship
For me, CNY's atmosphere seems to become less lively
we used to have many gatherings and have so much fun
now that we are grown-ups, things have change... SIGH!
Anyway, I wish everyone good blessings and good health!

Bye-Bye Jap lessons

2010-01-31T19:49:00.003+08:00

I made a decision...
tat is nt going for the KYUSHU trip
aft all my classmates aren't going too
No doubt, I feel disappointed, another gd chance slipped away
However, I'm sure there are plently of chances in store for me
I'll want to go to further countries nxt time, you bet!
Also, I am taking a break from studying Jap
aft having my last lesson on thurs
I realise I often give way to others
I have my own schedule too
They should spare a thought for me.
They shouldn't take things for granted
I find out that at uni, modern language is offered to students and on top of that
we can register for free unlike at NP
ByeBye to Jap for now

I had my driving lesson today
I am satisfied with my performance
The process was rather smooth
In the face of difficulty, we musn't give up
if nt we won't achieve success

Decision-time

2010-01-15T21:24:00.002+08:00

First post of a new yr!
This is gonna be my busiest mth
many things to cope with
I have recently been busy working on project with my partner
we are coming back to sch almost everyday for consultation
at least we did made significiant progress
I didn't expect the project to be that complex
I am fortunate I have my partner here :)
Rest assured, we will finish this in style

There is a Japan trip to KYUSHU organised for us this Mar
When I read this mail, I was excited
I know this is a good chance hard to come by
coz this is my final yr in sch
However, some of my classmates can't go
to add on, the trip falls between my buddies special day
I wouldn't want to miss it either
For now, I await the rest confirmation before I decide
On the other hand, expenses are totemo takai desu >.<
well, we will see how it goes nxt wk.

S'pore Flyer

2009-12-29T23:24:00.027+08:00

These few days has been relaxing for me

Ytd our families went to S'pore flyer to ride on ferris wheel

As first-time visitors, I were excited

bt aft the ride ended, I wouldn't want to go for another one

U can't tell it was moving by just sitting down

U have to really concentrate to look, then u will notice

the good thing was we can view skyscrapers way below

I think scenery wll be even beautiful at night

Aft the ride, we walked by boat quay

Have u even heard of an eating restaurant in the carpark?

In fact there was

I haven't eat such sumptuous food for a while

I truly enjoyed the dinner

I accompany my parents to ESPIRIT to buy clothes today

I have to even if I dun feel like going...lol

Coz I worked there before and enjoyed generous discounts

In return, I get to choose a shirt for myself =)

X'mas is coming

2009-12-19T21:06:00.002+08:00

X'mas is on the horizon
Just only six days away
We used to exchange presents bt stop doing so a couple of yrs ago
It doesn't really matter to me now
to be frank, I can't believe times passes by so quickly
well, we have to treasure every moment
be it friends or not,
one can be quite pitiful or lonely esp when u are on ur own
having friends eating together can be a joyous thing
in betwween we can converse to chat about
these make me happy
on the other hand, we dun want to take advantaged of
so we ought to know when to decline
I gonna take leave from work
to use this opportunity to meet up with friends
as well as taking a gd rest
let's make our wishes on that day
hope they come true

Look at these

2009-12-04T22:06:00.010+08:00

Weekends are here

Oh yeah!

I can get some good rest at last =D

I went to get accessories for my Ipod nano today

Have a look at these made of silicon cubes

It's awesome.

Nt worthwhile

2009-12-02T22:20:00.004+08:00

Work has been a painful one so far
I keep getting injuries every wk
this time more serious
there is blood inside my fingernails
hope it dissipate aft some time
I have been doing hard work since Day One
however I did it without complaints
I learn to build up my patience and try to be positive
so tiring, I almost going to fall down soon
things keep whirling through my mind
gt to try nt to think of them
I shall continue with my JLPT revision

JLPT approaches!!!

2009-11-30T21:12:00.014+08:00

Things can't get any important this wk
Six more days to my JLPT!!!
oh no, tension is slowly rising
However, I'm going to approach it with confidence
Hopefully I can get a good result for this
aft spending numerous hrs to revise my JAP
My last preparatory lesson with YOKO tmr
I have to cherish every moment though

To think of year-end is approaching
normally my family and I start to prepare for vacation alr
bt nt this yr
I will like to
coz of attachment, there are no term break for me too >.<
I just beginning to start on VI
gt to try understand its program
to be able to know where to modify
it's nt easy I must say

My Dad and I went to Sitex Show last sat
Obviously there are good deals
however crowd was so immense that we can hardly move
so we bought a sony digital camera I've been longing for
aft the previous one was faulty
this new one is good
it has new functions that the old one didn't has
I also get myself this latest IPOD nano
finally I have a proper device to listen to music =)

We sometimes dun have choices

2009-11-18T21:47:00.003+08:00

Rain today didn't dampen my mood
I gt my first official pay :)
I am glad they didn't deduct from it
coz I went to help out during the engineering wk
So far, mechanical work is still my work scope, sigh!
Only until this wk, we just install our VI software into our lappy
I wish to start our project ASAP
If nt, we are in deep trouble
This worries me
We should do things related to our course
Sometimes in life, we dun really have much choices
We have make do with what we have
At first I have a good impression of working here
bt I realise that it isn't as good as before
shall not talk too much abt it
I get no holiday break this coming Dec
also means I can't go on an overseas trip :(
I shall not waste any time, gt to study my JAP now, sayounara!

No what-ifs in this world

2009-11-08T13:51:00.004+08:00

There isn't any what-ifs in this world.
If this the case, we can look back the past
and try to do better the last time
Sometimes things may be destined, don't u think?
We will only feel unhappy if we keep looking back the past
The only way is to look forward
In this society, it just keeps revolving
We can't possibly give up on our goals just coz
we want to be with our friends
Well, I am no exception too.
I become smarter, not to fall prey to the same trick anymore
I used to believe by doing nice things for friend is to gain favour
I was wrong aft all, it's really sad whenever I mention this
Shouldn't we take account of a person's feelings
regardless of male or female
I dunno what had changed over me
I used to be mischievous, always like to run around
bt now I have become a different person
On ya, I received a optical mouse from Jeremy
Appreciate ur thoughtfulness, u can still rmb I told u the last time
Thanks man!
Tat's all for now then.

Learn to be smart

2009-10-29T23:02:00.007+08:00

I was really unhappy today
At one moment, I almost lost my cool
I didn't let this affect my work
I did finish doing the profiler for a project which took me almost whole day
I feel a sense of satisfaction
I have many things to speak out
It will be good if there is someone to talk to
I will end up feeling better in this way
I find myself constanly doing nice things for others,
having difficulty saying no.
Why are u so nice?
Being nice is a virue
bt real life is never so simple
To be happy, u shouldn't be too concerned with others, oh yeah?
Well, u get to see through this person's character inside aft some time
I alr see through ur pack of lies
coz I treat u as friend, I didn't expose them
There are some who are good ones
They are worth ur effort to help
We occasionally have to say no depending on the situation
My smiles are back when attending Jap class
I feel so alive
My sleepiness was gone
though I have to come back twice a wk
Partly I have keen interest in mastering this language
and also my classmates are here =)
Gd nites!!!

Everything will be Jap

2009-10-24T23:02:00.004+08:00

I will run often in the evening
Rather strange i should say
More stamina than usual
Very soon I will want to get a gadget to track my calories burn
If u have a buddy to run with, that will be good!

I just eaten this Oreo Cheesecake which I gt it for my sis
it's creamy and sweet
A Japanese brand!
Oh yes I started my Jap lessons
The atmosphere wasn't as lively as Yoko
We missed her lessons
I am worn out
I guess I will be on a race against time to sch wk in, wk out

A day to rmb

2009-10-17T19:28:00.043+08:00

Many thanks to those for their Bday wishes
A special moment, a special day, a special time for me to enjoy
I appreciate their thoughts from my heart
Friends who are relatively unknown
sang Bday song for me, much to my surprise
Thanks ppl...though I feel shy abt it
Sis gt me this Mango Delight cake
and her specially-made card
it was nice
I finally had a new bag
so check it out!
I chose it myself
Gman gt me this nice lotto polo shirt
I can wear it when doing sports or anything
Thanks Pal!
I like today.
Thanks pris for her gift
it was a useful jap book
this may take me a while to finish reading them
and of course for her good intro of the eating place, =)

Work resumes

2009-10-07T21:50:00.003+08:00

I am back for work...
aft three days of VI training in sch
I just realise our testing grp
is on mechanical and construction
We are now awaiting for their nxt project
to apply our VI knowledge
hopefully it won't take us long to do that
as for now I am starting as a learner
they won't ask me to do complicated things
slowly I will hope to be familar and become an expert
I am now tired to the limit
lacking energy to do work
Sth to cheer abt
I will be getting my uniqlo pay at last
and I am in same Jap class as my friends
woohoo!

IAP starts

2009-10-02T20:43:00.005+08:00

I started on my IAP
Working is definitely tiring than studying
So far alright for me
Glad to embark on this path
to learn and contribute as much as I can
Over there, u won't learn just purely electrical stuffs
bt also exposed to different kinds of engineering for eg drilling
I learnt this during my yr 1
and now I can put it to good use
I anticipate tougher times ahead in coming wks
esp when sch sem starts, I have to go for my Jap class
as well as driving lessons on wkend
sleep derives me the most at the moment
I had my VI in-house training today
if only I have more time to rest
for now enduring and preserving to achieve the highest
If I have another chance,
I wish I can be more sensible when I was small
dun want to let my parents worry abt me
I really need tonics to boost my brain so
I can pick up things fast

Nt forgetting kk's birthday ytd
wish u all the best in everything u do
hope u like the one I get for u
I'm glad I have u as my friend and may our friendship lasts
During my sec sch yrs, I didn't really seldom celebrate friend's birthday
nt until I went to poly
it changes completely in me
I choose gift according to their likes and preferences
I even organized an outing so much unlike me
cause I want all our friends to be always happy

Confirmation of our attachment

2009-09-23T10:25:00.004+08:00

There are just too many twists and turns in our attachment
At last we have an answer
My buddy and I will be going for IAP this coming mon
at this Tuv German Company which specializes on VI
This is a good opportunity hard to come by
Hopefully we can put our knowledge into good use
and learn as much as we can over there
I fear I won't be able to go for overseas vacation for a while
unless I am allowed to take leave
cause nxt yr also going to NS
which means I have to stay here for two yrs
sigh...
our chapters in poly lives seems to be flying fast
friends are hard to come by
cherish ur friendships and keep in touch regularly

Working in uniqlo is truly a challenging job for me
bt I have learnt quite a lot
Everything has it good and bad things
There are staffs who even steal things from here
Ours is just a casual Japan brand
yet the crowd is immense
If u were in Japan, u won't see many people
cause it is very common here
this job is by far the longest period I have ever worked
It drains my energy, making me very tired
Now I have just a few days to replenish my exhausting body
On a random note, Oct is the mth I like
I dare not think ppl rmb my day
Tat's why I always kept a secret, no one actually knows. LOL
Bt I treat my friends better than myself, u bet.

Stealing is a crime!!!

2009-09-16T23:12:00.002+08:00

One must never steal
This surprisingly happens in UNIQLO
I didn't expect it to happen
How silly they are!!!
Now they have this unwanted records of stealing
Nxt time they will have problems finding job
Some more, one is still schooling
Coz of that incident,ytd onwards
we have to open our bags for checking before we go
Today, I learn a new thing at work
and it is printing labels for package items
enjoying the privilege of sitting in the manager's office
so shiosk!!!
I have seen the different faces of people today
Some talk bad behind other people's back complaining this and that
There are friendly staffs as well
and makes me want to interact with them
Working in a retail job certainly helps me learn quite a lot
Too bad I haven't get the chance to work as cashier
Alright, off-days tmr for me.

Drive on road

2009-09-14T21:10:00.002+08:00

Oh yeah!
I am thrilled to learn driving a car
It was always difficult at first try
U have to get familarized with ur movements
of ur hands and legs
Comparing to playing car racing in arcade,
it's completely different cause in real life,
there are many things to take note of
for eg, before driving, u have to clutch in
and then release half-way to find biting pt
before u can step on the accelerator pedal
Memory must be good
With more driving lessons under my belt,
I believe I will master the technique well
and hope to have my own car in future

I realise earning money is not easy
Just like my DAD the sole breadwinner
who has to support us
Oh yes, I will quit my vacation job in few days time
to get some much-needed rest
It's been tiring
I have mixed feelings over this
I have made new friends and working environment is fairly good
There are some I am on good terms with
Working in a fitting room suits me well
cause time passes fast
We have to direct customers to the room and
ask them to remove shoes before they go in
of course they can try on maximum four pieces
Running the items are also good
U can walk at ur own pace to hang back the items
and return back to the fitting room
Wat I dun like is work in storeroom
U will get bored replenishing stocks for whole day
I even hurt my hand carrying heavy boxes. (:
I shall get myself a good sleep everyday aft this job

Exams are over!!!

2009-08-30T10:48:00.003+08:00

Exams are finally over
Wat a relief!!!
It has lessen my worries
aft all I work and study at the same time
I realise my expenses are high
esp I am continuing my Jap 104 nxt sem
My parents aren't pleased to hear that
They feel that I didn't really have an environment that allows
me to speak and it's of little use
I think otherwise.
At least when I was in Japan last dec, I managed to use them.
I keep my passion going and success will follow my way =)
On top of that, I look forward to starting my driving lessons nxt wk

Now and then, I write more on my job
I know one must learn to enjoy working
or else u won't be happy working and feel bored here
I dread working till the closing time
U know why?
We were made to stay back to finish up our work
As a result, I almost miss the last train
I won't want it to happen again...

Uniqlo isn't good

2009-08-22T00:16:00.004+08:00

A busy wkend in store for me
I reckon tmr will be crowded for sure
This job isn't as great as I think
We were given the choice to choose own U-tees and jeans
bt if we are quitting, we'll get to keep those and have to
pay back the total amt...wth
stupid conditions set
I get to experience working in this new environment
It's completely different from ESPIRIT
I missed those days
Maybe I shouldn't take up this job
simply because my exams hasn't end yet
I am taking at my own risk by doing so
Even my parents discouraged me
I wouldn't want to see a dip in my grades
To strike a balance between study and work is really tough
I went all the way ICA building today to take photos
to register for my JLPT, add to my heavy workload

I realise choosing Power will be a better option than Solar
Cause in uni, materials learnt are based on this
As far as I am concerned, uni currently hasn't have any courses that offer
further studies for solar, I will be at a disadvantage
and have to work doubly harder
I believe as long as u dun give up, u can succeed
the only difference is the time taken

See me in UNIQLO

2009-08-19T00:53:00.002+08:00

13th Aug
At last the blogger here is fixed
I haven't been able to blog for the past few wks
I realise this sem ends faster than I thought
Clock just keeps ticking
Things changes and are no longer the same anymore
We used to have our revisions before exams
But now we do our own studies
Of course you have to take the initative to ask if u have any queries
For the past three yrs I have seen the good and bad lecturers
In some cases there are lecturers who aren't committed and responsible
in their teaching
I hate empty promises...
I was told we will be informed if there are any attachments available
We end up look for him instead and to my disgust, there is one slot for this place
Sometimes because of this we can get ruined
We decide to do DP aft one big round
Let's hope we gt good supervisor to guide us along

18th Aug
U know sth?
I hve found a part-time job at UNIQLO Japan store
It sells casual wear, similar to wat I have seen
when I went there the last time
I did not expect it cause the interview part is really long
Over here, expectations are high
We have to greet customers without fail
Also, the way we fold clothes must be neat and tidy
There is a big difference working in Tampines and ION orchard
Manager is strict and regularly checks on us
Now at ION, I can relax a bit
Frankly speaking, I am taking a risk in taking this job
cause my exams hasn't over yet
so my parents were worried it may affect my results
I give them the assurance I have prepared my work beforehand
I treat this as a holiday job to earn some income
and gain new experiences
cause this one simply cannot fend for urself if u were to work for long-term
I could have go back to ESPIRIT to work bt I didn't
I want to experience a new environment and now I have feel it
Tat's for all
Will update soon...

I have made it

2009-07-26T00:17:00.003+08:00

I am done with two important things ytd
One was my PT presentation
and the other was my FTT
If you were to look at my jubilation from my face
U knew the ans =)
When I saw ppl beside me all passed, I told myself I can do it too
So now I can move on to take pract lessons

Looks like nxt sem I will be doing DP instead of going on attachment
I was left with no much choice
since the attachment options offered to me was limited with only one vacancy
I am in a dilemma as in to decide which DP to do
I was feeling sore over Australia's cancellation
Just when everything was prepared and planned
Then this happens and ends up...
Sigh!

I was now pondering whether to take up JLPT?
Let alone continue studying Jap for nxt sem
so many things to cope and handle
Hard to decide
Let's take one step at a time

Wish for speedy recovery

2009-07-17T21:02:00.003+08:00

My wish is to get well soon
To be honest, I am worried
For few days, my fever went up and down
I am nt sure if it has completely subside
bt I really hope so
I was forced to miss sch on wed and today
Even for jap class, I can't go, sigh!
I gt to prepare for my Jap speaking test nxt wed...omg
Consuming too much of medicine makes me feel drowsy and weak
On the surface I looked ok
but inside I feel terrible
I can't sleep well at night when my temperature is high
I have to thank my mum for her meticulous care
Thanks goodness it's nt the end of the semster
If not things will be troublesome
Nxt mon when u see me, I will be a OK BOY!

Hope all ur wishes come true

2009-07-05T19:28:00.011+08:00

I finally manage to upload pics
thks to blogger's solution
Here was wat we shared to buy Mum's birthday present
A 4-leaf clover which bring u gd luck
Hope this can realise her wishes
Finally I wish her stay free of worries, be happy and gd health

Extended holidays

2009-06-28T23:10:00.002+08:00

I was hoping for an extended holidays
but it did not materialise
Going overseas is nt under my radar for now
preferably when the situation gets better
My nxt-stop which I hopefully want is to Europe
I realise my friend's influence can really affect me
U know, I will hear...haiz...haiz
I will also unknowingly say so
I know it's hard to change this bad habit but I just gt to

I have watched Transformers-Revenge of the fallen with sis
It was really nice
Much better than the X-Men Origins
Plently of action-packed play
I rmb one of the lines clearly
This is my moment and to do my country proud
It makes me laugh =D
Classmate's gathering ytd
Wkend is always filled with crowds
I have found wat I was looking for
and that was the 4-leaf Glover
u may wonder wat is it
I know this brings u gd luck, health, etc

I did it

2009-06-19T20:36:00.003+08:00

I am back to blogging
First, I have gd news to share
I have passed my BTT
You could say it comes as a relief for me
Aft a failed attempt
Having self-confidence in urself is impt
I am glad I have found it
Next up, FTT for me
I have to tell myself I am capable of
In life there are up-and-downs
You have to face up to the challenges and be positive

Time seems to tick fast
One wk just gone
I am relieved I am ok man
Tues was a scare for me
I woke up feeling giddy then no appetite to eat
The feeling was terrible
I can't believe I shed weight just like that
Gaining pounds was like so difficult for me, GENES I think?
From now on, I will tell myself to go to bed early
If not u will see me dozing off at any moment

With two days to Wimbledon
I am hoping RAFA's knees will be alright for him to compete
I will miss his on court play badly if he is absent

Breaks

2009-06-11T23:47:00.003+08:00

Say Hello to June Holidays
I am done with my CT papers
I can afford to take a deep breath and rest
Aft which there are assignments to be done
DOPS, PT, WISP...ARGH!
Of course I have to prepare for my BBT too

I finally get the chance to play tennis ytd
It's been quite some time
Whenever I took bus to sch, I always glanced from the bus screen
to see if there were ppl playing tennis
So it's like a wish came true for me
U know I can execute an overhead smash on the ball
Cool rite? But there are occasions where I hit the ball,
it flew high and out of the court
Guess I'm have to practice more often with correct techniques
Let's hope there will be more opportunites for me
Cause I simply love TENNIS!!!

Weather has been sizzling these days
Even aft a shower, I can still perspire
I think going for a swim will be an ideal one
All the troubles you have will be washed away like the water

U motivate me

2009-05-31T13:41:00.004+08:00

I feel energized today
Swimming makes my day great
I swim tirelessly for 12 laps
but I still have to build up my stamina
Fear for going extra two months of NS motivate me to train harder
U guys won't want to go NS early, don't u agree?

I came unprepared for presentation for the first time
Fortuntately our grp overcome the early jitters and overall it went smoothly
We were one of the two grps who have done the assignment only
The rest do theirs this coming tues
I realise Yr 3 modules is tough
No CT papers to try which make our tasks difficult
We have to dig deep from our own resources to revise
and pay attentive to what were important in class
CT is nearing
No time to lose
I have to continue on my revision
One of my friend is super-hardworking
so I have to work hard too
Gd luck to everyone who are having their CT nxt wk

Dream remains ahead

2009-05-22T20:05:00.004+08:00

I will love to work in the airlines industry
This has always been my dream since i was small
My course doesn't offer this internship for students but others there are
So disappointing! (:
So far the solar option I am learning are new to me but fun
I have to recall my sec sch stuffs man
cause this module involves geography, physics.
I like the one whereby we put on space suits to do our lab work in the cleanroom
We look like astronaunts, so cool
Not to mention that our lecturers are really nice and good
Our lessons are a bit slack, early dismissals, early lunch breaks
Not so stressful as we think
But we still gt three papers for this coming CT

The heroes seminar talk on tues can be boring at times.
I thought we'll be listening to some sort of fictional characters
Actually, the speakers were talking abt their experiences in NS
Here comes the wisp assignments
I gotta to go finish up these
Sayounara!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T19:30:00.009+08:00

Today's sth special to rmb, Mother's Day
I will like to express my gratitude to my mum
for bringing me to this world
Thanks for being patient, thoughful and understanding with me
When I need someone to talk to, u are here to lend a listening ear
When I am feeling down, u encouraged me to buck up
I will not forget the sacrifices u made for me
U look aft me and make my life comfy and secure
Also, all these yrs the food u cooked for us, are really delicious
Thank you for guiding me in going the right direction
I promise not to let u down and find myself a stable job
Here is the handmade card I made for her
It's been quite a long time since I last wrote in chinese
At least, I managed to get it done =D
Finally, I wish all mums in the world a Healthy Mother's Day

Missing piece found

2009-05-04T19:59:00.003+08:00

The much anticipated X-MEN Origins-Wolverine wasn't wat I expect
I shall give a rating of 3.5 stars
I watched this with my old classmates
Storyline was short
I like the part where Wolverine and Sabletooth teaming up
to fight the mutant who looks seemingly unstoppable
Gambit was equally impressive too
The spades of cards he threw becomes flame plus
the long stick he banged on the ground
It's a pity some of the characters were in action for a short brief only
In the end Wolverine lost his memory

When u gt the opportunity, u just have to take it
I rues the missed chances
Reminds me when I was taking a flight back to SG from AU
I can actually take business class instead of economy
Now even if u want, it no longer have alr

Sch has been good so far
Early dismissals, only just the second wk
As the wk goes by, it's getting tougher
I want to help out in the ushering for the graduation ceremony nxt thurs
But I am in the reserve list
No sch for us on that day
I almost forgetten
I happened to find my missing piece under my desk today
Means i have a complete puzzle alr
HORRAY!
But i sent my missing pieces to the shop!
I will still have to wait

TIRED

2009-04-27T21:37:00.003+08:00

The first wk in sch has been relatively relaxing
We just have briefing for our lab sessions
Luckily there is only one class for our option
which makes it even convenient for us to ask qns

Our grp presentation went well today
I think we did a good job
due to our rehearsal of the slides
I was really pleased with myself
I wasn't nervous and speaks with confidence
There will be no lessons for EN nxt wk
and that means I am released early

I went to NAFA ytd to watch rae's choir performance
Gt friends accompanying so not so bad
I should have ask earlier, I can't believe I can hold out for so long
It was awesome!
I am glad I did not miss it!
Esp when the guys was singing jap songs
Their vocals were good
I did capture some of the words when they were role-playing
"Because I knew you, I will change for the better"
Though I did miss the Star Search, there will still be a repeat telecast
These days, I looked so tired, dozing off in bus
I have to get myself a good sleep

Sth to cheer abt

2009-04-21T22:20:00.015+08:00

I alr had my safety quiz on just the second day of sch
Nxt up a presentation to do on the following mon
So little time!

No lunch break means I will be starving liao

Luckily this one is grp work

I am acquainted with most of my teammates

so this makes it easier for discussion

I have gd news to share

My appeal has been successful

I manage to change my Jap class to wed

YOKO sensei! WOO-HOO

I am looking forward to this

This pic looks nice

See the happy smiling face directing towards you all

he wants all his friends to be happy no matter how tough the day is

Thanks rae for the gift and your thoughts

I like it ^^
Specially from Shanghai

Sch starts soon

2009-04-17T22:46:00.003+08:00

After such a long break,
sch is finally starting in two days time
Another new sem, another new challenge lies ahead for me
I realise I spent quite a lot of money this time
on stuffs like presents, dumbbells, enrichment programmes
but then they are worth it =)
U won't be suprised I want to start sch fast
Mainly coz I can't find a temp job to work for long
Staying at home equals to no income so sianz
I have rested more than enough
I really hope my stamina can build up fast
I keep on panting aft just a few rounds
I have been training for the past two wks
If this goes on, I am in trouble
I can look to RAFA as my inspiration, to be as fit as him
Sometimes for the benefit of sth, u tell a person nt to do
The person did not feel grateful instead, he scolded u
why did u block my path to fortune?
Another scenario is
I will tell u later if I can
end up no reply or nt
I realise I met up with my poly friends mainly for lunch or dinner only
Nth much...probably not as close as I think previously
Maybe we all live so far from one another?

Tiring and Painful Day

2009-04-10T22:15:00.003+08:00

U wouldn't believe that
I injured myself during work ytd
Blood ooze from that cut on my hand
This job was through my friend's intro one
I won't recommend you all to do
It is sth like arranging chairs for upcoming events
U have to be physically fit to carry the chairs
The tasks was not that simple
A test to my strength and stamina
I won't want to do it again
Now I am feeling the effects from this strenous job
I dun think I can do weights temporary
Pain in my hand's muscles...
Aiya, I miss the ESPIRIT job man
The memories was kept intact in my mind
though the time working with them is short
With time pass by, we sort of didn't keep in touch
I still enjoy nice discounts if I want to buy clothes

Sometimes in ur mind, the fear factor stops u from trying new things
Coz u are afraid u may fail
With parents and friends encouragement, I believe we can overcome the obstacles
We mustn't give up on urself and we should keep on trying
Efforts will pay off in the end

Heave a sigh of relief!

2009-04-03T23:21:00.003+08:00

A bad Monday
I didn't get to choose my preferred IS
Coz I do my selection in sch
I wanted to get into Personal Fitness Management
Who would have thought the server was so lag?
I chose Effective negotiation
I personally feel this one is tough to score
But I will give it my best shot
U wouldn't believe I went to sch just to get tickets from my friend
How stupid I am?
I donno wat came over me
I suddenly feel so down
Only when I find out there are friends who are taking the same IS as me
I can heave a sigh of relief
The truth is I am afraid being on my own
Yes, I can make new friends
But having someone u know in ur class, it will still be better
I have grown tired of going all the way to help my friends
I need a break!
It will be hard to believe them
Tmr will be a better day
Pray hard God will give me sweet dreams every night
so that I won't be bothered and get so concerned over these unnecessary matters
Time to get an early sleep for workout tmr
BYE!

Strive to get strong

2009-03-29T22:27:00.002+08:00

I can't be more than pleased with myself
I manage to do workout four times this wk
Sounds impressive, right?
Perhaps the fear of going NS for an extra eight wks
if I can't get a Silver or Gold for my NAFA
This actually spurs me on
I may not enjoy the luxury of relaxing when sch reopens in three wks time
oh yes, my timetable was out
Except for thurs, the rest was alright
Eight hrs of lessons until 6pm..zzz
For my Jap, I will be taught by the same sensei, not Yoko...
I will have to find a valid reason to change to wed class
I won't mind staying for few hrs just for her lessons
I really like her style of teaching so I hope they can grant my wish

Not to forget two of my good friend's birthdays
Pris...I am happy u like them
My efforts was not in vain aft all
I wish for u smile heartily all the time and stay happy everyday
As for Boss, u will get to see ur gift this coming fri... =)
I wish u gd results for ur studies, always have confidence in urself
I will be there for u, buddy

Buck up

2009-03-24T20:51:00.003+08:00

My results wasn't satisfactory this time round
Modules that involve practical work hurts my grades
I just plead for more time to understand and master them well
However, lecturers sometimes just ask us to do on our own
I have to buck up and work hard to get into uni
Tat's my priority
There is sth to cheer about
I got a B grade for my Jap
The hard work I put in eventually paid off
I hope to cope well my Jap along with my other modules nxt sem
It will be a very crucial one for me

If you are observant, u will notice my previous picture
there is one missing piece
The person told me it was going to take EIGHT wks
It's really very long
Coz the details has to be sent back to the manufacturer in Japan
I may end up getting the wrong piece
I do the counting from left to right, from top to bottom

I hope my left wrist won't hurt
Must be when doing laundry,I overstrain it
or when I carried the two 10kg dumbells home

New milestone

2009-03-17T20:35:00.012+08:00

Another milestone, another achievement for me!

This time round, I have completed a thousand piece puzzle

I always believe the efforts we put in, we will eventually reap rewards

Though tiring, I am pleased with my own work

Where should I place it?.. bedroom.. living room
Have a closer look at my masterpiece!

I become enlightened by one of my friend's email

I realise WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

There are always ppl that hurt you so

what you have to do is keep on trusting

and just be careful abt who u trust nxt time

Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong ppl before meeting the right one

so that when we finally meet the right person, we will be grateful

True friends are really hard to find nowadays!

I am upset coz u break ur promise

If u dun want, pls tell me, dun disappear

U will only make me more upset.

I will nvr frown even when I am sad

Coz there will be always a new day with new hope
As for job, let nature takes its course
I have found one alr

Congrats me!

Juz too long!

2009-03-13T19:57:00.002+08:00

Sometimes I do think poly's term break is too long
Don't u think so?
We can be rather free esp when there are no jobs
For me, I take it slowly in my stride in finding a better paying one
and dun want to rush into finding it
But time is running out!
If I known I won't be going for overseas intenrship, I would have done
my search few weeks before
Things just happen for a reason, kinda sad...
And so it is...
I will go for study semester first

I am relieved I have settled the ns issue thing
It's troublesome
I am still schooling yet they asked me to go for medical screening on this date
Wondering how they do their job? Pls check carefully!

I keep myself occupied these few days by doing jigsaw puzzles
When you finish all, you feel a sense of achievement coz
it's the effort and hard work u put in
It helps to build up my patience too
I often have the fear factor that
there might be missing pieces when I do
It struck me today
I have one missing piece from my puzzle, sianz...
Well, I will continue from where I left off and asked for a replacement
Actually I am marvelled at my own pace
and you know I didn't sit there the whole day doing it
It will be really tiring man!
Wish me successful in landing a good paying job
Gd luck to the rest of my friends too!

Heart-Wrenching News

2009-03-04T19:26:00.004+08:00

Life is so unpredictable
U never know wat is gonna happen tmr
I only know wat matters is we stay happy everyday
I was in sch gym today for workout
My heart sank
When this shocking news came known to me
I was told I won't be able to go to Australia
Coz the facilties there are undergoing refurbishment
so they unable to send us there for attachment
Also coz of the recent forest fires and the economy crisis as the factors
I was like...disappointed...stunned...heart-broken
We will be going for study semester in Yr 3 instead
I donno if this is good or bad news...
My mum will be relieved and she won't have to worry abt my safety there
My friend and I have alr made preparations for these
The hype of going there just vanished
Rmb last time we were planning to go on a study trip to Wuhan
We backed out coz the place was not safe
Now we plan to go there,we get rejected!
I donno how to comfort myself
Looking on the bright side,
I can continue to take Jap nxt sem
I can still see my friends nxt sem
I can stay with my family
If only there is someone to talk to, speak to, it will be better
The fact is I can't hide my disappointment

Hungry for more success

2009-02-27T21:33:00.016+08:00

HELLO, guess wat?
I got my prize from Tiger FC Challenge today

I was actually hoping of getting another footbal jersey

But this time round, it was a USB mini-fridge

I can simply just plug it into my laptop and the drink is kept cold inside the fridge

Not so bad aft all

My second prize from them, so elated

I will be hungry for more success in this competition

U may wonder wat it looks like?

Here are pictures of it

Once again it feels great to win it

Make up for lost time

2009-02-26T22:04:00.002+08:00

Exams were offically over on Mon
I can relax and enjoy the holidays
I hope to get A for both papers
My GPA is likely to drop this time round

In the twinkling of an eye, I'm going to yr 3 nxt sem
whereby most of my classmates will be in different paths
Harder to meet up again since every one of us have their own things to do
Someday, sometime, somewhere we will meet up together again
My class organized BBQ at the chalet ytd
So i went there to have fun
Also not to disappoint them
Weather was unpredictable
A moment it was so warm then a moment
Heavy rain pours

Who will want to go to sch for just one hr lesson?
It applies to me too
I dun feel like going to sch today just for the attachment briefing
It took me three hrs plus just to go and return back from home
Wat's more was it was raining heavily
It's absurd!
We have to write monthly reports, final report and individual ppt
Many things to do, prepare, think
Most probably the flight will be delayed to till end of march
which means kk and I will have to go to sch for VI lessons first
I won't miss my friend's birthday... XD
I won't finding any temp jobs this holiday break
Oh ya, regarding the registration for Jap nxt sem,
I want to continue to take
Pray hard my sch workload not so heavy in yr 3
For now I gotta to do housekeeping to equip myself with preparations
Sayonara!

Confidence

2009-02-18T21:48:00.001+08:00

This sch sem has come to a close.
TIME flies really fast!
I have the fear factor that I am unable to maintain my GPA this time round
But I will keep on trying
This handphone strap my teacher gave me as a gift
for doing well in a particular subject and it looked girly
So good of her and it was hand-made
I appreciate and many thanks for her gift
It comes with a card and it says" ...there shall come a Star out of Jacob....

I FINALLY got my desktop
The old one lasted for six yrs
My sis can use it with ease to do her work
More space, more features
Overall, it was good

Now my mum worried abt me from head to toes
OMG!
She is worried that
-Will I be able to find a job when I graduate? -
Will I be able to handle hardship when i go Ns? -
Will I be able to get used to the life in Australia when I go there for internship?
-Will I know how to be smart in handling matters?
The list goes on I want to say, as parents, they are concerned abt us, I understand
But they should have confidence in me
Coz of a wasted trip to ACER building, they lamented I did not check the prices carefully
I did call, most probably I heard the price wrongly
Should be $190 not $119.
I guess I have to be more alert
I wonder when will they stop worrying abt me?

WEEKLY WINNER

2009-02-05T22:15:00.004+08:00

Tests...tests...tests
Three alr gone, four more to go
My sch schedule is really packed
There is hardly any time for me to relax
CNY is just too close to exams
Everyone will want it to postpone to a later date

I have good news to share
I received an email from TIGER FC CHALLENGE that
I was one of the top three scorer for that wk
This is my second time and I was so elated
I now aiming for the big prize

Sigh! My JAP lessons was over last wk
I was hoping for more lessons
I wish to continue learning cause it will be useful for me in future
I believe with perseverance and determination, I can master them
even if this takes a while
Sometimes when u thought u can depend on sth, it vanishes
Sometimes when u thought u can't master sth, it becomes ur best friend

We were celebrating KL birthday last fri at HALO BAR
I played pool and I was poor at it
I left early since I was going to my aunt's house
The atmosphere was lively
First time there were so many ppl
They set up tables to play mahjong

I attended the Overseas internship briefing
We have to buy our own air ticket consists of "go-and-return"
I am still waiting for my financial statement to apply for visa
It's taking ages
If not I won't be able to go
Living in a foreign country wont' be easy
I won't get to see my parents, sister, cousins and friends
I have to get used to do things on my own
There are just too many procedures
So troublesome
Hope I can get this done soon!

BUSY CNY

2009-01-25T23:04:00.003+08:00

First of all, A HAPPY CNY TO EVERYONE
It should be a cause for celebration
Since we young adults can get "ANG POW"
However, I am not really looking forward to it
Immediately aft two days of holiday
I have a Jap speaking test on wed
I won't want it to postpone either as
it will be near the exam corner
This one is free to express means
I can ask any qns I like to
Hope it goes well for my partner and I
Thanks pris for her tips, XD.

Applying for overseas internship can be really troublesome
I have to do many procedures;
A financial statement to state my DAD has sufficient money to support me
This takes a week to be mailed to me
If I manage to go, can I get used to the life there?
My mum is worried about my safety
Living in a foreign country, there is no one to take care of you
U have to do everything by urself
I was kinda of scared too

At last I got my new phone
I wanted to get the same model as my friend
but there were no stocks left
This one was the last one
It seems the models I want, people also like them too

i'm not sure if I did win the weekly Tiger FC challenge
I was in the top three scorers of that week
I amazingly predicted nine out of ten matches correctly
No matter how good u are at analysing team facts
Football is about luck
I guess I was lucky

Congrats

2009-01-18T22:24:00.001+08:00

Chinese New Year with new clothes, shoes.
I finally have them
I am a bit disappointed not able to get any tokidoki tees
There are nice designs for girls esp, limited ones for guys
Aft this festive occasion
My sch schedule is packed with tests and quizs
I have a Jap writing test on wed to prepare
Getting myself to be motivated and do my best
Even if the going gets tough, I'm going to stay focus
Gd luck to my friends

Congratz my sis and my cousin
For doing well in their O-levels
Hard work paid off
Must work hard for JC cause it ain't easy

We have a I&E presentation tmr
Hope it goes well
The person I want to thank most is Jeremy
I learnt a lot from him
Such as knowing how the operation works
The profits we earned also not bad
We owe him a meal!

When I think of coming yr 3, we are probably not in same class
I hate the feeling of being separated
The bond we have forge
I guess we still be able to meet up
I have friends from different courses
Going for attachments for one whole yr
I am not too sure
One thing is I will miss them a lot

Injustice!

2009-01-09T20:44:00.002+08:00

Sch started on Tue
My results aren't really good this time round
I felt a sense of injustice for my maths paper
I really do not understand why?
My steps and ans are correct
But marks were deducted
Cause of no brackets and x^2 was written too low
Anyway I will make sure there will be no repeat of that
So teacher won't find fault with these

My friends and I went to the new canteen 5 MAKAN place.
I must say the place was big and many selection of food to choose from
There are Hungry Jack, Subway, Waffles, etc
We used to have our MTPRAC in our YR 1
But now it made way for this
Our NP open house started ytd and ends tmr
I will be helping out in our division
This sem is short Going to YR 3 soon
I'm still undecide whether to go for overseas attachment
Or remain here for local attachment?
Depends on where I am allocated to, the duties I will be doing and if I am with my friend
If not I won't want to go
Many factors to consider
I have to persevere and do well for my second sem now
Dun want to let my parents down
O-lvl results are out on Mon
Gd luck for my sis and my cousin!!!

Happy Birthday DAD

2009-01-04T20:06:00.005+08:00

My first post of 09!
Happy Birthday DAD!
The time, the money, the hard work u invested on us
cannot be brought
When I was small, I was playful , liked to run about
and got into trouble
Often let u all worried
But now I am a grown-up
I will be more sensible and know what is right or wrong
Thank you for taking us to oversea almost every yr
Thank you for supporting us on things we were keen on learning
Thank you for ur upbringing and I wouldn't become who I am today
I will study and work hard, I won't disappoint u
Goal may be far but dream remains ahead
My wishes for DAD are
1. Earn lots of money
2. Be in the pink of health
3. Bring us to Europe
4. Stay happy always
5. Stay postive no matter what

2008-12-31T00:53:00.003+08:00

To friend: There are ups and downs in life
What matters is u mustn't give up on urself
Find out where u went wrong and work on it
Have more confidence in urself
U can do well, jiayou!!!

26 Dec
Meet up with pris at orchard
I pass her the stuffs
I bought at Japan
Every shop we walked by, there were sales going on
I didn't get to find the tokidoki stuffs
Actually in Japan there is one in Ginza
I did went into but didn't notice
Glad u really like them, xp.

29 Dec
I was out almost the whole day
First up, three families went to Kushin Bo restaurant at Suntec
It's been a while since all of us meet up for lunch
Food there are really nice but expensive
One of us ended up having free lunch, so lucky orh
Cause when we bring the receipt to pay the bills
They claimed we all alr pay Then no choice
Ladies went to shop while we males are not so interested
I gradually get used to it
If not nxt time when u go out with ur gf, u will hurry her
Went separate ways aft that
We went to visit Grandparents
When a person grows old, many problems come his or her way
May god bless them with good health
Went to cousin's house with simba to play FIFA
Simba played really good
I need nail-biting penalties, extra stoppage-time penalty to go through
It will be Inter vs Man U in the final
We manage to catch if not the last train
What a long day!

Part Two

2008-12-24T20:18:00.020+08:00

Continued....
In Tokyo Shopping streets were always bustling with ppl
Even late at night
Look at the strawberries!
Tasty but we can't get to eat those in Singapore
The Yoshinoya was not as good as our local
Cause here there were limited selections
With no vegetables and carrots
Green tea is their favourite drink
We went to Japan's finest Buddhist Temple
Superstitious we might be
No harm trying
We poured holy water on our hands
in addition using smoke on our foreheads
To get blessed
Staff here were friendly and helpful
They greet u with courtesy whenever u walked past
It is a completely different scenario in S'pore
Finally, wish everyone a MERRY XMAS!

Brightly-lit Nakamise
shopping street

Beautifully-decorated
Christmas Tree

Experiences in Japan

2008-12-22T22:32:00.016+08:00

Hello PPl, I am back!
Reached S'pore only in the wee morning
Flight delayed by an hr
I miss my bed, my friends, my laptop and many more...
I still have to go back to sch for "PPP" workshop
So tiring man!
I share my experiences in Japan with u all
First of all, things there are expensive
Esp in Ginza whereby shops there sell branded stuffs
Even eating food too
We have to climb stairs with limited seats
Trip can't do without pictures
Our camera was spoilt on the second day
The only day it was raining heavily and
we went to Disneyland
So unfortunate!
I didn't get to enjoy playing enough
Weather was so cold and windy
Even wearing four layers of clothes wasn't enough
But I did get myself gifts for myself and pris
Of course I did speak to locals in Jap
But it isn't easy and what I learnt is only basic
Taking train to city areas is confusing
So many lines to change
With me around as my family guide, they followed me
Here are some of the pictures I have

Mainy
marie the cat's stuffs

Sells many cute characters;
Hello Kitty at Harajuku

Open for ppl to walk only on wkends

Sumida River, the place where we
took the cruise

CT's over

2008-12-11T21:13:00.002+08:00

My common tests are officially over
The two papers was all right
it's just a matter of scoring well
I realise I put too much focus on my EP this time around
I am determined to master but this takes time
It somehow affect my grades
Pondering whether to take the nxt lvl, should I?
Four exam papers to sit for in yr 3
A very crucial yr!
I want to get into SOLAR TECHNOLOGY which opens only two classes
That means I have to work harder
I have to be thick-skinned, ask until I understand

Going on a trip needs a lot of preparations
Especially if u are going on ur own
Expenses there are really expensive
U have to check on weather report making sure u bring enough clothing
Luckily we are only away for few days
We still have to go to sch on 22nd Dec for PPP talk
If we dun go, we won't be able to graduate S
ounds serious ar?
Gd luck to my friends who are taking their last paper tmr!

Wait ended!

2008-12-01T14:35:00.003+08:00

I finally ended my long wait!
That is to go swimming
It really invigorate me
I will be going regularly
I was like catching for breath aft just one lap
I have lots of training to do

Common test is just one wk away
which is pretty fast
This time I have two papers
I still on the midst of preparing
During this period, we must take good care of urselves
MA quiz on this wed gives me headache
Seven chapters to study but qns is in multiple-choice
I want to wish my friend gd luck for ur JLPT this sun in advance
Hope u get get good results

Today marks WORLD AIDS DAY
We fight against this deadly disease
We wear red ribbon sticker to show our awareness for AIDS
"Don't let AIDS pick up speed"

A long Day!

2008-11-29T00:25:00.003+08:00

I feel the sudden urge to update
It's been a long day today
Just reached home not long before
This reminds me when I worked at ESPIRIT and came back home this timing
Went to WISMA with KK to check on the opening day of NIKE's shop
None of the shirts catches my eyes except there are customised ones
Aft that we still went to Vivo City
In the end, we didn't get anything and we were late for lessons

Our I&E project has been executed last wk
Response has been good
Many customer placed orders from us
But our planning isn't good
We didn't allocate who to do this solely
There are instances we get mixed up, we didn't give out invoices
Anyway this been a valuable experience we cannot buy
We will learn from our lessons

Nxt up, I went for movie screening to support pris and her teammates
Watched 50 first dates and HairSpray
The movie's was good and worth watching
One of my friend left aft the first one
When I went home alone in a bus, I feel sianz
Most probably no one to talk to bah and so late liao
Got company to go with still be better
Well I gotta to go
Oyasuminasai!

Off-day from sch

2008-11-16T13:08:00.002+08:00

I get to have an off-day from sch on Fri
because of E-learning day
But still, we have to do our e-tutorial for DEC
I make a call to Mina-San to her in Jap for our tel quiz
At first conversation was smooth and struggle to say out in the end
Topics was ranged from wat we learnt in class
I hope i will able to speak simple Jap sentences
Mum, sis and I went to Vivo City to buy winter clothes
As u all know at the end of the yr, weather is quite cold in Japan
We alr spent a bomb on sweaters, long-john, gloves and etc
I can't imagine when we go there, expenses are even expensive
I have to be thrify over the nxt few wks

Today I come across an interesting article' More young entreprenuers'
There are no safe routes
We mustn't be afraid of failures
We must show drive and stubbornness
Life is about wat we want to see and achieve
We choose the route we want to take
Concidentally, we are doing I&E on ENTREPRENURSHIP too
We open our booth starting tmr
Each one of us have to fork out hundred plus for investments
Pray hard it will pay dividends and our sales will be brisk
Show me ur suppport, won't u?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jeremy

2008-11-11T17:16:00.004+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jeremy!!!
Good to have u as my friend
U help me when I have problems in my work
U are observant and many thks for the wallet
U say the first time someone wrapped present for u, hope u like it
Hop our friendship to last forever!

We have our first EE learning day this fri
Means we do not have to come to sch. Hurray!
Not to forget I have a telephone quiz for my Jap
Oh no...
I will need to make a call to sensei and speak to her in Jap
My grp will be setting up a booth that sell laptop accessories nxt mon to wed
Drop by and support us
Venue is at convention underpass LOT 1.
Having grp mates u know alr may be a good thing
and it may be a bad thing
Sometimes we relied on a person to do most of the work
Therefore we should show more urgency to help out.
Lets hope we have a good start in our business