Thursday, March 10, 2011
After realizing that it's 2000characters and not words.....
Despite scoring a D for Geography in my Promotional exam, my school offered me a retest in order to get into the H3 program for the subject. What they were looking for, is passion. I have been intrigued by the sophistication of human geography and therefore chose this branch of study. The main reason for this decision is the chance given to explore any relevant topic to research deeper into. In this aspect, I decided to delve into the unconventional topic of sustainable tourism and its relationship with disintermediation which is rather fresh from inquisition in mainstream geography. My gamble was eventually paid off with a Distinction. My self-belief allowed me the confidence to daringly pursue my interest and try out unorthodox topics that are certainly meaningful to the society. The learning curve may be steep but the experience, in my opinion, is much more valuable to one’s growing up and education. In this view, I believe it is in accordance to the philosophy of the university to “foster quick, well-rounded minds, well-equipped to succeed in our fast-changing world” – where in such a world, success is everything but guaranteed and failure is a better teacher. With the ever-changing nature of the world, whatever hard facts that we learn in school may very well become obsolete. However, the main crux of education is not about two Hydrogen atoms combined with one of Oxygen chemically to get water, but teaching you why and how. When given a task, we are very used to applying formulas but it is the concept that we should understand and I comprehend this idea fully when I took up the challenge of a research paper of a topic not many people have probed into. I found no prior theories and had to apply theories from other fields to support my arguments and conceptualized my analysis; I was the pioneer. Such enterprise as mine will prove to be an asset to the endeavour of the university and its bid to be a globally-orientated institution that influences the future.
Describe, in less than 2000 words,
an exceptional achievement that highlights your academic interests and intellectual capacity that would be of value to the NUS community.
Despite scoring only a D for my Geography paper in my Promotional Examination, my school offered me a second chance to do a retest-paper in order to get into the H3 program for the subject. What they were actually looking for, is passion. I have always been very much intrigued by the complexity and sophistication of human geography and therefore chose this branch for my research paper.
The main reason for me choosing a Humanity H3 paper over a Science-based one is exactly due to the research opportunity it offers, where we were given a chance to explore the fields of interest and choose any relevant topic to research deeper into. In this aspect, I decided to delve into the less-conventional topic of sustainable tourism and its relationship with disintermediation (the elimination of intermediaries in the supply chain) of travel agencies which is rather fresh from inquisition in mainstream Human geography. My supervising tutor was initially rather skeptical about this concept and discouraged my insistent but was later brought over by my enthusiasm. My gamble was eventually paid off with a Distinction in this particular paper.
The actual rewards definitely transcend the result on the certificate, I have really learnt a lot during my course of research and that covers from concept application to simple things such as time management to juggle Co-curriculum Activities (CCAs) and studies (where I maxed out my 12 academic units). These are knowledge that will stay intact and applicable lifelong.
I may be passionate or, more sternly, stubborn but my self-believe allowed me the confidence to hold on to my faith and daringly pursue my interest and try out less-orthodox topics that are certainly meaningful to the society and its industries, and which corresponds to NUS’ call for a bold and dynamic community. Grades and, to an extent, my future may be at stake and the learning curve may be steep but the experience, in my opinion, is much more valuable to one’s growing up and education. In this view, I believe it is in accordance to the philosophy of the university to “foster quick, well-rounded minds, well-equipped to succeed in our fast-changing world” – where in such a world, success is everything but guaranteed and failure is a better teacher. With this conception in-line with my beliefs, I am sure my course of study at NUS will prove to be a fruitful one with the mutual benefit of bringing such ideology to the root-level among students.
In the world to come, scientific inventions will only be made at a faster pace and global economy more volatile; whatever hard facts that we learn in school may very well become obsolete in the foreseeable future. However, the main crux of education is not about telling you two Hydrogen atoms combined with one of Oxygen chemically will give you water, but teaching you why and how. When tasked upon an assignment, we are very used to applying the formulas we were told to use but often, it is the concept within that educators want us to understand and I comprehended this idea fully when I took up the challenge of a research paper that is of a topic that not many people have probed into. For the first time, I found minimal information available on the internet and much of the data I have gotten came about from hands-on investigation and surveying. No prior theories were being formulated. I applied theories from other fields to support my arguments, conceptualized my analysis and concluded the inter-relationship; I was the pioneer. Such enterprise as mine will prove to be an asset to the endeavour of the university and its bid to be a globally-orientated institution that influences the future.
Handling a research project as an individual means one have to be the leader, the player and the manager all at the same time. In order to be well-placed for the challenges ahead, one has to constantly adapt to the different roles they have to assume in the course of their tasks. This aspect positions me to be efficient in diverse settings and prepares me for a possible need to multi-task no matter in my academic pursuit or working encounters.
One goal of mine is to be someone influential, standing in a position that allows me to create an impact. One would require the courage to consistently question the status quo and daring initiative to create changes to make a difference that so many others never do. Problem-solving and analytical skills and a broad perspective when viewing issues at hand are necessary to achieve my goal. These, I believe, are the reasons for me excelling in all my examinations thus far.
Of course, behind these attainments lie much trade-offs. During the research process, I not only have to cope with the mounting workload from other schoolwork but also the intensive trainings that runs every alternate days for my team’s pursuit of silverware, on top of my external commitments such as the part-time job that provides me my allowance. To be able to juggle these commitments and perform consistently in each individual aspect requires a substantial amount of self-discipline and good time management. Work-life balance is a crucial key to success and being able to maturely handle stress will definitely give me the upper-hand in the working world. With the diverse opportunities available for intellectual, personal and professional growth in NUS, qualities such as those I process will allow me to pursue these chances offered with ease and little struggle and maximize the opportunities.
As one who is academically strong, passionate, committed, and enterprising, I am definitely a suitable candidate for the university that will prove to increase its worth. Whereas on the other hand, being a student seeking quality educational experience that stretches students and develops skills and values, I believe NUS will prove to be a perfect fit for me, providing opportunities that I am looking for to advance the boundaries of knowledge and contribute to the betterment of the society.
Despite scoring only a D for my Geography paper in my Promotional Examination, my school offered me a second chance to do a retest-paper in order to get into the H3 program for the subject. What they were actually looking for, is passion. I have always been very much intrigued by the complexity and sophistication of human geography and therefore chose this branch for my research paper.
The main reason for me choosing a Humanity H3 paper over a Science-based one is exactly due to the research opportunity it offers, where we were given a chance to explore the fields of interest and choose any relevant topic to research deeper into. In this aspect, I decided to delve into the less-conventional topic of sustainable tourism and its relationship with disintermediation (the elimination of intermediaries in the supply chain) of travel agencies which is rather fresh from inquisition in mainstream Human geography. My supervising tutor was initially rather skeptical about this concept and discouraged my insistent but was later brought over by my enthusiasm. My gamble was eventually paid off with a Distinction in this particular paper.
The actual rewards definitely transcend the result on the certificate, I have really learnt a lot during my course of research and that covers from concept application to simple things such as time management to juggle Co-curriculum Activities (CCAs) and studies (where I maxed out my 12 academic units). These are knowledge that will stay intact and applicable lifelong.
I may be passionate or, more sternly, stubborn but my self-believe allowed me the confidence to hold on to my faith and daringly pursue my interest and try out less-orthodox topics that are certainly meaningful to the society and its industries, and which corresponds to NUS’ call for a bold and dynamic community. Grades and, to an extent, my future may be at stake and the learning curve may be steep but the experience, in my opinion, is much more valuable to one’s growing up and education. In this view, I believe it is in accordance to the philosophy of the university to “foster quick, well-rounded minds, well-equipped to succeed in our fast-changing world” – where in such a world, success is everything but guaranteed and failure is a better teacher. With this conception in-line with my beliefs, I am sure my course of study at NUS will prove to be a fruitful one with the mutual benefit of bringing such ideology to the root-level among students.
In the world to come, scientific inventions will only be made at a faster pace and global economy more volatile; whatever hard facts that we learn in school may very well become obsolete in the foreseeable future. However, the main crux of education is not about telling you two Hydrogen atoms combined with one of Oxygen chemically will give you water, but teaching you why and how. When tasked upon an assignment, we are very used to applying the formulas we were told to use but often, it is the concept within that educators want us to understand and I comprehended this idea fully when I took up the challenge of a research paper that is of a topic that not many people have probed into. For the first time, I found minimal information available on the internet and much of the data I have gotten came about from hands-on investigation and surveying. No prior theories were being formulated. I applied theories from other fields to support my arguments, conceptualized my analysis and concluded the inter-relationship; I was the pioneer. Such enterprise as mine will prove to be an asset to the endeavour of the university and its bid to be a globally-orientated institution that influences the future.
Handling a research project as an individual means one have to be the leader, the player and the manager all at the same time. In order to be well-placed for the challenges ahead, one has to constantly adapt to the different roles they have to assume in the course of their tasks. This aspect positions me to be efficient in diverse settings and prepares me for a possible need to multi-task no matter in my academic pursuit or working encounters.
One goal of mine is to be someone influential, standing in a position that allows me to create an impact. One would require the courage to consistently question the status quo and daring initiative to create changes to make a difference that so many others never do. Problem-solving and analytical skills and a broad perspective when viewing issues at hand are necessary to achieve my goal. These, I believe, are the reasons for me excelling in all my examinations thus far.
Of course, behind these attainments lie much trade-offs. During the research process, I not only have to cope with the mounting workload from other schoolwork but also the intensive trainings that runs every alternate days for my team’s pursuit of silverware, on top of my external commitments such as the part-time job that provides me my allowance. To be able to juggle these commitments and perform consistently in each individual aspect requires a substantial amount of self-discipline and good time management. Work-life balance is a crucial key to success and being able to maturely handle stress will definitely give me the upper-hand in the working world. With the diverse opportunities available for intellectual, personal and professional growth in NUS, qualities such as those I process will allow me to pursue these chances offered with ease and little struggle and maximize the opportunities.
As one who is academically strong, passionate, committed, and enterprising, I am definitely a suitable candidate for the university that will prove to increase its worth. Whereas on the other hand, being a student seeking quality educational experience that stretches students and develops skills and values, I believe NUS will prove to be a perfect fit for me, providing opportunities that I am looking for to advance the boundaries of knowledge and contribute to the betterment of the society.
Brunei vs Taiwan
One big difference...
Nope, not that I've got more used to it.
Nope, not that now I'm in Ops coy.
Nope, not that there's less pressure.
Nope, not that I can now afford to fail.
...
Yes, because I no long have the expectation for your message.
Nope, not that I've got more used to it.
Nope, not that now I'm in Ops coy.
Nope, not that there's less pressure.
Nope, not that I can now afford to fail.
...
Yes, because I no long have the expectation for your message.
Was it you that gave me the strength to move forward?
I just wanna say thanks, and sorry.
I think without you, I won't have been so motivated.
But with me, I think you did lose the strength.
With you, I am lost now.
But without you, I won't even have the chance to lose myself.
I think without you, I won't have been so motivated.
But with me, I think you did lose the strength.
With you, I am lost now.
But without you, I won't even have the chance to lose myself.
NET
Not Enough Time.
So much that I had to cancel mahjong sessions... -.-
Too many things to do man.
And my scholarship application is not even halfway done!
Still got a 4-questions one from MAS, and a 2000-word essay from NUS!!!!!!!!!
Imma doomed fuck.
So much that I had to cancel mahjong sessions... -.-
Too many things to do man.
And my scholarship application is not even halfway done!
Still got a 4-questions one from MAS, and a 2000-word essay from NUS!!!!!!!!!
Imma doomed fuck.
Fruitful night
So, we had a slut, a butch, a despo...
And, we had alcohol, crazy bitches, wet kisses and make-outs.
But, most importantly, we made contacts!
--
Contact actually, just one.
And, we had alcohol, crazy bitches, wet kisses and make-outs.
But, most importantly, we made contacts!
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Contact actually, just one.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Academic Chores
1) Applying for scholarship.
2) Applying for university.
3) Clearing inbox.
4) Finding reading sources.
etc etc.
2) Applying for university.
3) Clearing inbox.
4) Finding reading sources.
etc etc.
Yellow Power Ranger
Instead of applying for my scholarship, I'm looking for it; over the shelves, under the beds. Zzz.
--
Aaron say I sure get Nanyang Scholarship, but if I really do, it'll be a major dilemma.
=[
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Aaron say I sure get Nanyang Scholarship, but if I really do, it'll be a major dilemma.
=[
Red Riding Hood
Not up to expectation... it's more like a Detective Conan thing.
But the twist wasn't so bad.
I still prefer Adjustment Bureau.
But then again, it's free! XD
But the twist wasn't so bad.
I still prefer Adjustment Bureau.
But then again, it's free! XD
Reminisce
After I've submitted my essay, I realize I can now no longer hear my father speak like how he used to when I was young. It's been so long, I can only vaguely remember the voice...
--
I saw my mum holding Bryan's hand with the pencil in it, tracing the alphabets on his workbook. I think she used to do the same thing with me when I was his age too...
--
The hospital scene. I was stunned. As I were just now, again. My dad came back with tubes on his face because he couldn't swallow his food and had to feed on milk.
--
Who can actually understand the kind of pain your heart feels when you are helpless to the sufferings of your loved ones. I feel weak.
I want to eat out with you like what we always do in the past... Just me and you, Papa.
--
I've recently heard of a friend's father's decease.
And I don't want to feel what he feels.
I don't want my blog to be more emotional than it is right now.
I don't want my Facebook to be filled with condolences.
I don't want myself to fall into the abyss of sorrows, as I know I will...
--
One day.
Someday, some day this will come.
You cannot never be prepared enough for it.
--
I saw my mum holding Bryan's hand with the pencil in it, tracing the alphabets on his workbook. I think she used to do the same thing with me when I was his age too...
--
The hospital scene. I was stunned. As I were just now, again. My dad came back with tubes on his face because he couldn't swallow his food and had to feed on milk.
--
Who can actually understand the kind of pain your heart feels when you are helpless to the sufferings of your loved ones. I feel weak.
I want to eat out with you like what we always do in the past... Just me and you, Papa.
--
I've recently heard of a friend's father's decease.
And I don't want to feel what he feels.
I don't want my blog to be more emotional than it is right now.
I don't want my Facebook to be filled with condolences.
I don't want myself to fall into the abyss of sorrows, as I know I will...
--
One day.
Someday, some day this will come.
You cannot never be prepared enough for it.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Mahjong-rush
Directly after booking out, then break for dinner and change player, then add on one more player.
Christopher Chan, Joel Liew, Samuel Tow, Tan Kar Wee, Gabriel Chong!
Fucking addicts! lol.
Christopher Chan, Joel Liew, Samuel Tow, Tan Kar Wee, Gabriel Chong!
Fucking addicts! lol.
Lucky I have nice teacher and OC
That both agreed to write appraisal/testimonials for me and be my referees! =]
a family member/friend/person who had a significant influence on you
My father was a habitual smoker, drinks regularly and gambles day in day out; he has never tried to influence me.
I used to kick a fuss late at night when I fail to complete my school work. My dad will come out and tell me in Mandarin: 'I'll keep you accompany.' That is 3 in the morning, and he knows no English.
Once, he caught me smoking at my void deck but turned away without saying anything. When I reached home, he said not a word to me but I caught him shedding tears. Few years before this incident, he had contacted throat cancer and now breathes through a hole in his throat, losing the ability to speak, eat or even drink normally.
Ever since I was 15, my father stopped working due to his conditions, so I got myself a part-time work as a waiter to earn my own allowance. When I got my first pay and gave a portion to him, he told me that when he cease to exist, 'your mother will need 100-times of this, can you do it?' I nodded, turned away and sobbed
Being uneducated, my father has never imparted me any knowledge relevant to my studies but he taught me more than any teacher ever did. He understands no philosophy but inculcated morals and ethics in me; he appreciates no literature but showed me a deeper meaning to life. I no longer makes a din in the wee hours and have cut down on smoking. I am moving forward, only because of him and the 100-times performance he demanded from me on my mother's behalf.
I used to kick a fuss late at night when I fail to complete my school work. My dad will come out and tell me in Mandarin: 'I'll keep you accompany.' That is 3 in the morning, and he knows no English.
Once, he caught me smoking at my void deck but turned away without saying anything. When I reached home, he said not a word to me but I caught him shedding tears. Few years before this incident, he had contacted throat cancer and now breathes through a hole in his throat, losing the ability to speak, eat or even drink normally.
Ever since I was 15, my father stopped working due to his conditions, so I got myself a part-time work as a waiter to earn my own allowance. When I got my first pay and gave a portion to him, he told me that when he cease to exist, 'your mother will need 100-times of this, can you do it?' I nodded, turned away and sobbed
Being uneducated, my father has never imparted me any knowledge relevant to my studies but he taught me more than any teacher ever did. He understands no philosophy but inculcated morals and ethics in me; he appreciates no literature but showed me a deeper meaning to life. I no longer makes a din in the wee hours and have cut down on smoking. I am moving forward, only because of him and the 100-times performance he demanded from me on my mother's behalf.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
NEA must have fined a lot of people.
If not they won't have earned so much as to afford so many different advertisements...
Start again.
What?
I've never thought about that;
or at least, not anymore.
Chance.
If we didn't get to know each other,
we won't have.
We didn't even ever meet by chance on the street,
what to say of fate...
--
Did you adjust me?
Out of guilt?
By any chance?!..
I've never thought about that;
or at least, not anymore.
Chance.
If we didn't get to know each other,
we won't have.
We didn't even ever meet by chance on the street,
what to say of fate...
--
Did you adjust me?
Out of guilt?
By any chance?!..
Movie Half-marathon.
Clubbing last night was cancelled.
Beach road this afternoon was postponed.
Dinner with Sat gang was cancelled.
And guy's team's invitation came too late.
I spent my Saturday rotting,
in a cinema that is.
--
Adjustment Bureau was better than expected,
Number 4 is really worth the wait. =]
--
Hopefully the late-night activities afterwards will not be cancelled!
Beach road this afternoon was postponed.
Dinner with Sat gang was cancelled.
And guy's team's invitation came too late.
I spent my Saturday rotting,
in a cinema that is.
--
Adjustment Bureau was better than expected,
Number 4 is really worth the wait. =]
--
Hopefully the late-night activities afterwards will not be cancelled!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Use one word to describe yourself.
What will it be?...
Indescribable.
--
This question came at a sudden,
even after ample time to think it through, I couldn't decide.
Indescribable.
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This question came at a sudden,
even after ample time to think it through, I couldn't decide.
If you're gonna lose you're senses and can only save one, what will it be?..
I'll want my eyes,
I don't trust the world.
See it for yourself.
I don't trust the world.
See it for yourself.
Movies Movies (2)!
To continue from last week's streak, I've completed Gnomeo and Juliet (3D), Tangshan Earthquake (VCD), and Knight and Day (DVD) over the past few days.
It's Number 4 tomorrow with Zac and gang, and I wanna catch the adjustment bureau!
More nights out please! XD
Oops, it's taiwan next. -.-
It's Number 4 tomorrow with Zac and gang, and I wanna catch the adjustment bureau!
More nights out please! XD
Oops, it's taiwan next. -.-
Company cohesion...
So we had a BBQ at East Coast on Wednesday during our off day,
and we even celebrated MingHan's birthday together with the usual cake-tossing.
We rode our bikes up and down ECP from one end to the other like we're doing our 72km.
Then we pack up and leave with all-smiles on the face.
Cohesive?! Nah. Not enough.
What's cohesion if you don't go clubbing with your OC, grinding girls alongside him, smoking and flirting together with bunch of girls in the smoking room and getting jealous of him hooking up girls at incredible speed ("Will you dance with me?!" - I've never ever seen any girl ask that to a guy before, by the way); and then after that his comment is: "You guys grind the girls like they're all your girlfriends". Great.
Not enough? How about camping in the Det office and battle it out on the Mahjong table (secretly, in case the CO comes up) with your CSM?! Playing 30/60cents, getting Bao for hitting a Da-pai to a 4-Tai play and paying max to everyone for seeing a wrong tiles and Zi-mo Zha-hu; that earns you only one thing, the title of "Cai Shen Ye" (and there happened to be two, but luckily I'm not one of them, though my partner almost did!). CSM didn't soften his heart, you know it so especially when he games a Ban-se Pong-pong Hua-shang Zi-mo. And when you ask him how much they're playing, he'll tell you it's just a "friendship game".
Cohesive eh. Interesting...
What more can you ask for,
Clubbing with your OC
Mahjong with your CSM
How bout a Karaok session with 2IC?!?! LOL!
and we even celebrated MingHan's birthday together with the usual cake-tossing.
We rode our bikes up and down ECP from one end to the other like we're doing our 72km.
Then we pack up and leave with all-smiles on the face.
Cohesive?! Nah. Not enough.
What's cohesion if you don't go clubbing with your OC, grinding girls alongside him, smoking and flirting together with bunch of girls in the smoking room and getting jealous of him hooking up girls at incredible speed ("Will you dance with me?!" - I've never ever seen any girl ask that to a guy before, by the way); and then after that his comment is: "You guys grind the girls like they're all your girlfriends". Great.
Not enough? How about camping in the Det office and battle it out on the Mahjong table (secretly, in case the CO comes up) with your CSM?! Playing 30/60cents, getting Bao for hitting a Da-pai to a 4-Tai play and paying max to everyone for seeing a wrong tiles and Zi-mo Zha-hu; that earns you only one thing, the title of "Cai Shen Ye" (and there happened to be two, but luckily I'm not one of them, though my partner almost did!). CSM didn't soften his heart, you know it so especially when he games a Ban-se Pong-pong Hua-shang Zi-mo. And when you ask him how much they're playing, he'll tell you it's just a "friendship game".
Cohesive eh. Interesting...
What more can you ask for,
Clubbing with your OC
Mahjong with your CSM
How bout a Karaok session with 2IC?!?! LOL!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Coy Cohesion
Pray that it'll not be another failure that I planned.
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BBQ @ ECP!
ON A FUCKING WEEKDAY! And we get to stay out tonight for it tomorrow!
(and according to what OC said, it'll be a Ladies' night for us tomorrow.... Hmmm...)
XOXO
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BBQ @ ECP!
ON A FUCKING WEEKDAY! And we get to stay out tonight for it tomorrow!
(and according to what OC said, it'll be a Ladies' night for us tomorrow.... Hmmm...)
XOXO
Admin supper!
"Chou xiao zi, so late still haven't sleep?!"
"Ya lor, can't sleep leh..."
"Go and change into your PT kit!"
"... OK... (PT?!?!)"
...
"Sir, going for a run? Why didn't you change your shoes?!"
--
Turning to others,
"Jason really thinks we're going to run. -.-"
--
We ended up in Changi Village, having supper at 10pm when I'm supposed to lights out at 1900. XD
"Ya lor, can't sleep leh..."
"Go and change into your PT kit!"
"... OK... (PT?!?!)"
...
"Sir, going for a run? Why didn't you change your shoes?!"
--
Turning to others,
"Jason really thinks we're going to run. -.-"
--
We ended up in Changi Village, having supper at 10pm when I'm supposed to lights out at 1900. XD
Opsfor Armour occifer
Guess who I saw while trying to conquer the Tiger?!
Mr. Bamboo doing his outfield, laughing at me doing RM.
Who should be the one laughing?!?! LOL!
Mr. Bamboo doing his outfield, laughing at me doing RM.
Who should be the one laughing?!?! LOL!
Tiger
Which tiger in the right mind would have walked that trail?!
The Panthers did though.
We did it, without many of ourselves.
But who cares; I DID IT!
The Panthers did though.
We did it, without many of ourselves.
But who cares; I DID IT!
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