Last year this time, I've finished my ORD parade, waiting to collect my pink IC, and preparing for the Stand Chart Marathon. A year passed on, many things happened; it will not be an overstatement to say that this has been my most eventful year of my life thus far...
This year this time, I'm preparing for my papers on Monday...
Let's hope the coming year will go by as happening as it was
Friday, November 30, 2012
When your parents are poor
PAP provided preschool and childcare programs for your parents to send you for education;
now that you have benefited from the economic growth and are financially well-off, you fight for your kids to attend top private schools and conveniently vote against your benefactors for not meeting your luxurious "needs"...
Is this really what our society is heading towards?
now that you have benefited from the economic growth and are financially well-off, you fight for your kids to attend top private schools and conveniently vote against your benefactors for not meeting your luxurious "needs"...
Is this really what our society is heading towards?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Suddenly, everyone went their separate ways...
Was Whatsapp-ing my siblings and realized we're all all over the place now
Sis continue staying at her own place, bro moved out to the rented house, while I moved into hall;
All that's left at the place we all once called home are my parents. Joanne goes there every morning, Jack goes home every weekend, while it's becoming a monthly affair for me to head back home.
I'm filled with friends at this place I call home, but I'm still feeling a certain home-sickness.
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It's the same for every other clique.
Sis continue staying at her own place, bro moved out to the rented house, while I moved into hall;
All that's left at the place we all once called home are my parents. Joanne goes there every morning, Jack goes home every weekend, while it's becoming a monthly affair for me to head back home.
I'm filled with friends at this place I call home, but I'm still feeling a certain home-sickness.
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It's the same for every other clique.
Monday, November 26, 2012
I really should be sleeping instead
Tomorrow's my first finals in uni. Every uni student has to go through this. Every uni student comes out with a grade. Every uni student wanna do their best and beat the bell curve.
Some will come out victorious. Some will come out weeping. Definitely. Someone has to lose. And no one wants to be that someone.
But it really doesn't matter. I'm saying this not because I don't care about studies. I'm saying this not because I'm trying to console myself. I'm saying this not because I'm trying to be cool about my grades. In fact, I can't. If I fail, I don't just come out a loser; I don't just tell myself that I'm not cut out for it; I don't just accept the fact and move on.
There's a certain pact that I've signed that forbids this scenario. Something about the money I have to compensate. Something about my future. Something about the pride I've always held on to.
But really, it doesn't matter.
I may lose all that's relatively important, but I know I've done my best in at least trying...
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There's no need to cry, babe.
Sometimes things don't go the way we want it. Sometimes we lose focus of our priorities. Sometimes we don't understand why we didn't fight hard enough.
But most of the time, life goes on.
And in life, everyone's a victor.
Only those that doubted their actions and regret the consequence lose...
Some will come out victorious. Some will come out weeping. Definitely. Someone has to lose. And no one wants to be that someone.
But it really doesn't matter. I'm saying this not because I don't care about studies. I'm saying this not because I'm trying to console myself. I'm saying this not because I'm trying to be cool about my grades. In fact, I can't. If I fail, I don't just come out a loser; I don't just tell myself that I'm not cut out for it; I don't just accept the fact and move on.
There's a certain pact that I've signed that forbids this scenario. Something about the money I have to compensate. Something about my future. Something about the pride I've always held on to.
But really, it doesn't matter.
I may lose all that's relatively important, but I know I've done my best in at least trying...
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There's no need to cry, babe.
Sometimes things don't go the way we want it. Sometimes we lose focus of our priorities. Sometimes we don't understand why we didn't fight hard enough.
But most of the time, life goes on.
And in life, everyone's a victor.
Only those that doubted their actions and regret the consequence lose...
Thursday, November 22, 2012
One year ago...
You know it's been long, when you see photos of alpha company ORD-ing, and it is not your batch...
The only easy day was yesterday'
tough times don't last, tough men do
The only easy day was yesterday'
tough times don't last, tough men do
Sunday, November 18, 2012
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
Be believer, be leader;
Be true seekers
You can be the greatest; you can be the best
Be true seekers
You can be the greatest; you can be the best
Not the same
Jack's wedding photos came out.
And I realize it's been 8 years since Joanne's.
Things really look kinda different.
Times have changed, circumstances as well...
But maybe, just maybe, I am still the same old me in many ways.
And I realize it's been 8 years since Joanne's.
Things really look kinda different.
Times have changed, circumstances as well...
But maybe, just maybe, I am still the same old me in many ways.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Money no Enough 2 (28:00)
Search the movie on Youtube and stream to the 28th min..
We've been to an Old Folks Home just two weeks ago. Perhaps the smiles we saw and the laughter heard were genuine, but not all were the same. Even so, some are putting up a strong facade to the sad story that landed them there. Poverty; selfish priorities; unfilial children; childlessness. These are real problems that we see and we know many a time there really isn't someone we can blame. What's more discouraging is knowing our own incapability in getting these helpless folks out of a place they don't desire in. The food, the money, the 2 hours spent there keeping them accompany; these really isn't the things they ultimately want.
But there just isn't anything much we can do to fulfill their deathbed wishes.
We are not their children; our time doesn't mean a thing to them;
they want the children to visit, to bring them away, to plan a great escape from the cruel reality.
But at least we tried...
Don't be disheartened, what we give isn't exactly what they yearn; but at least it keeps them preoccupied. At least, it provides them an alternate source of love. At least, it gives them hope of a better life...
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They sacrificed everything to watch you grow, don't give them up just because they are old.
We've been to an Old Folks Home just two weeks ago. Perhaps the smiles we saw and the laughter heard were genuine, but not all were the same. Even so, some are putting up a strong facade to the sad story that landed them there. Poverty; selfish priorities; unfilial children; childlessness. These are real problems that we see and we know many a time there really isn't someone we can blame. What's more discouraging is knowing our own incapability in getting these helpless folks out of a place they don't desire in. The food, the money, the 2 hours spent there keeping them accompany; these really isn't the things they ultimately want.
But there just isn't anything much we can do to fulfill their deathbed wishes.
We are not their children; our time doesn't mean a thing to them;
they want the children to visit, to bring them away, to plan a great escape from the cruel reality.
But at least we tried...
Don't be disheartened, what we give isn't exactly what they yearn; but at least it keeps them preoccupied. At least, it provides them an alternate source of love. At least, it gives them hope of a better life...
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They sacrificed everything to watch you grow, don't give them up just because they are old.
Behind the foam party and the journey to the west
There're the firefighters...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=465227546862890&set=pb.100001269463487.-2207520000.1352917085&type=3&theater
Remarkable is how he encourages all to put aside our differences and give credit to at least the hard-work/sacrifices our own brothers/sisters are putting in for a secured Singapore
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=465227546862890&set=pb.100001269463487.-2207520000.1352917085&type=3&theater
Remarkable is how he encourages all to put aside our differences and give credit to at least the hard-work/sacrifices our own brothers/sisters are putting in for a secured Singapore
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Not many secrets to tell
Don't take those that stood by you for granted because someday they will eventually leave...
But in any case, stay happy!
But in any case, stay happy!
Finals
Ironic because it's really just the first major exam in my undergrad life...
But anyway, good luck to all.
To those that are falling sick, take care;
to those feeling despair, a little song for you! (On the video column)
But anyway, good luck to all.
To those that are falling sick, take care;
to those feeling despair, a little song for you! (On the video column)
Monday, November 12, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
I love how people can be so opinionated
http://milomel.blogspot.sg/2012/11/how-ignorant-singaporeans-ruined-obamas.html
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Insomnia
Resorting to GABAnite, hopefully it works.
Why doesn't other student suffer from this problem; hopefully my CAPs doesn't reflect my chillness...
Why doesn't other student suffer from this problem; hopefully my CAPs doesn't reflect my chillness...
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Are grades really that important?
As a student, nope. I really enjoy all the learning and exposures I get in every single module that I am currently doing and it doesn't matter if I do average or get a distinction.
As a student highly dependent on my scholarship, however, yes, sadly, they are.
But they really are not mutually exclusive; in no way does this fact devalue my learning experience. So why think so much? Enjoy what you're learning and the grades will come along with awesome uni life. =)
As a student highly dependent on my scholarship, however, yes, sadly, they are.
But they really are not mutually exclusive; in no way does this fact devalue my learning experience. So why think so much? Enjoy what you're learning and the grades will come along with awesome uni life. =)
Monday, November 5, 2012
Some things about twins I don fancy
Awkward moment when you only know one of the twins personally and the other by name, and when the one you know says hi, you return the greeting with the name of his brother you didn't know...
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Awkward moment when you said hi to a twin on the way in, and when leaving, said hello to an identical person, unsure of whether you said hi to the same person twice...
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Awkward moment when you said hi to a twin on the way in, and when leaving, said hello to an identical person, unsure of whether you said hi to the same person twice...
Chasing~
Catching up on lectures in double-quick time.
More to go, but time is running out fast!
This adrenaline feels good ;)
More to go, but time is running out fast!
This adrenaline feels good ;)
MCQs
I finally see the prowess of it... 5 retarded hours for 5 stupid philosophy MCQs.
Heard the finals last sem for this mod had a highest score of 14/20 for the MCQs. Hmmm.
Take PH1102 they say,
It'll be easy they say...
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Then again, it's still the most enjoyable mod ^^
I have faith in myself~~~
Heard the finals last sem for this mod had a highest score of 14/20 for the MCQs. Hmmm.
Take PH1102 they say,
It'll be easy they say...
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Then again, it's still the most enjoyable mod ^^
I have faith in myself~~~
A dream is a wish your heart makes
Dreamt that I had a dream within a dream! Got a surprise re-mark of my SE1101 paper and got an A and SSA2209 paper came back with an A+ too! Then I "woke up" in disappointment. Waking up one more time didn't help much too...
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Dreamt that the few of us (Butter/Divine Boys) visited the dentist/doctor at the same time and got admitted into the same ward together out of coincidence. Let's hope the setting changes in real life...
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Dreamt that the few of us (Butter/Divine Boys) visited the dentist/doctor at the same time and got admitted into the same ward together out of coincidence. Let's hope the setting changes in real life...
While you are sleeping...
Wait, no one is sleeping!!!
It's funny how people always post about them mugging/doing project at ungodly hours and assuming others are sound asleep. Bitch please, majority of the population study as hard too!
It's funny how people always post about them mugging/doing project at ungodly hours and assuming others are sound asleep. Bitch please, majority of the population study as hard too!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
TOC
Only reason why I "LIKE" it is so that I can have a perspective of what they're saying on the other side
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Vocab time!
Overmorrow
This is cool, there's actually such a word to mean 'the day after tomorrow';
too bad I only found biblical origins...
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By the way, did you know 'lepak' as we mean it in army/malay/singaporean term is actually in the Oxford dictionary?
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Just to check, do you know how to pronounce 'facade'?
This is cool, there's actually such a word to mean 'the day after tomorrow';
too bad I only found biblical origins...
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By the way, did you know 'lepak' as we mean it in army/malay/singaporean term is actually in the Oxford dictionary?
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Just to check, do you know how to pronounce 'facade'?
Dang, I was wrong
Suddenly realize NTU still have the majority after Mr Lim talked to me... =(
Alright, let's all just meet up soon. I'm missing out too much on 'old' friends!
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I am still right about the fact that times have changed though.
Alright, let's all just meet up soon. I'm missing out too much on 'old' friends!
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I am still right about the fact that times have changed though.
Let me tell you a story...
Once upon a time, 3 bros were in AJ and 1 went Victoria; the story repeats now when one defected to NTU while majority is in NUS.
Victorian always head down to meet the Andersons okay (let's skip the reason behind),
Nanyang peep's turn to come NUS meet us thanks.
Mr Ng! You are missed and please start appearing! Get a NUS girlfriend yo! LOL
Victorian always head down to meet the Andersons okay (let's skip the reason behind),
Nanyang peep's turn to come NUS meet us thanks.
Mr Ng! You are missed and please start appearing! Get a NUS girlfriend yo! LOL
Politics
I'm seeing more and more of these day-in day-out.
Morale of the story: don't shit in your own playground, or at least clean up your crap.
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I'm not acting calm or forcing a neutral front,
I really just don't give a shit
Morale of the story: don't shit in your own playground, or at least clean up your crap.
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I'm not acting calm or forcing a neutral front,
I really just don't give a shit
THearts Special Project
While some exploits superficial beauty for personal gains,
others are showering sincere love with their inner charm...
It's a wonder why the former is conquering the world while the latter goes unnoticed; distortion in the axiom of beauty and chasing a deceiving paradigm of perfection, is this what we're left with in humanity?
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We are all guilty in some form so forget the façade
others are showering sincere love with their inner charm...
It's a wonder why the former is conquering the world while the latter goes unnoticed; distortion in the axiom of beauty and chasing a deceiving paradigm of perfection, is this what we're left with in humanity?
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We are all guilty in some form so forget the façade
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