I'm getting a pay rise starting from August. It's actually not a lot, but any increment is better than none at all.
I'm currently getting $5.50/hour and it shall be increased to $5.80/hour. I was thinking along the lines of $6.00, to be honest. Oh well. It just means that I'll have slightly more cash to save and maybe, spend.
Anyway, by August, what with the new semester starting, I'll be back to working for 2 days in a week.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time in a Bottle
Why?!
If only Time can slow down.
The arrival of July means it's nearly time for August and then I'll be back in classes, again. The problem is I've grown too use to all carefree and decadent days.
If only Time can slow down.
The arrival of July means it's nearly time for August and then I'll be back in classes, again. The problem is I've grown too use to all carefree and decadent days.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Everything is Sherlock
and everything hurts...
Pardon me for all the Sherlock "feels". It's extremely intense today seeing as I was completely caught by surprise when I realised that Sherlock series 1 premieres in Singapore tonight.
This is the moment I've been waiting for since I got hooked on the TV show. Finally, this glorious moment arrives in Singapore, after nearly 2 years since it debuted in the UK and nearly 1 year since I first watched it. I must say, I'm terribly pleased I discovered it way before it became so cool.
Sherlock is a testemony of how beautiful TV can be if effort is put in. It is a high quality show celebrating the brilliant minds of the crew and the fine acting of the best calibre of British actors. This is a TV series that showcases British style and identity and contains an element of charm missing in mainstream TV nowadays. It pays tribute to one of the finest authors (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) and yet manages to weave in enough originality to make this show an absolute treat.
And so it shall be, tonight, at 11pm, I will rewatch this lovely series again, even though I've rewatched A Study in Pink over and over again.
Pardon me for all the Sherlock "feels". It's extremely intense today seeing as I was completely caught by surprise when I realised that Sherlock series 1 premieres in Singapore tonight.
This is the moment I've been waiting for since I got hooked on the TV show. Finally, this glorious moment arrives in Singapore, after nearly 2 years since it debuted in the UK and nearly 1 year since I first watched it. I must say, I'm terribly pleased I discovered it way before it became so cool.
Sherlock is a testemony of how beautiful TV can be if effort is put in. It is a high quality show celebrating the brilliant minds of the crew and the fine acting of the best calibre of British actors. This is a TV series that showcases British style and identity and contains an element of charm missing in mainstream TV nowadays. It pays tribute to one of the finest authors (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) and yet manages to weave in enough originality to make this show an absolute treat.
And so it shall be, tonight, at 11pm, I will rewatch this lovely series again, even though I've rewatched A Study in Pink over and over again.
Friday, June 29, 2012
End of June
Le sigh. It's now the end of June and I'm dreading going back to the University. It is as in these time of fun and decadence, I've forgotten what it is like being an undergraduate.
This June, I've been clocking more hours than it is healthy (for me) in the workplace. Well, I need and want the extra cash where possible. I have to seize the oppotunity to earn more money so that I can have an easier time when it is needed.
I'm not saying I hate the job. Oh, how the mighty has fallen. I just dislike spending my precious holidays on work when I can do better things.
This June, I've been clocking more hours than it is healthy (for me) in the workplace. Well, I need and want the extra cash where possible. I have to seize the oppotunity to earn more money so that I can have an easier time when it is needed.
I'm not saying I hate the job. Oh, how the mighty has fallen. I just dislike spending my precious holidays on work when I can do better things.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Fun
Yesterday was fun. It has been ages since we went out together and just have fun. Even though I can't change my phone yet (have to wait till September!), it was still a good day.
I got another Angry Birds plush toy - an orange bird! We had ice-cream at Cold Stone and my brothers got to upgrade their phones to an iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy W. Oh well, it's only another 3 more months for me and I am thinking of getting the S3 or S2. We shall see when the time comes.
I finally stepped inside H&M for the first time since its opening, although I didn't get anything from there.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time is a-wasting
I'm a little guilty and ashamed to be wasting my time during this holiday but hey, this is probably the only chance I'm getting.
June is almost coming to an end and it's really a pity I didn't put in enough effort to maintain this blog or do anything remotely constructive. At the very least, I've a part-time job.
I kind of dread July because it means that my happy time will be ending soon. I really dread going back to the lather, rinse, repeat procedure of University life.
June is almost coming to an end and it's really a pity I didn't put in enough effort to maintain this blog or do anything remotely constructive. At the very least, I've a part-time job.
I kind of dread July because it means that my happy time will be ending soon. I really dread going back to the lather, rinse, repeat procedure of University life.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Volunteering
On Saturday, I volunteered my service to an old folks' home in a joint effort to beautify the place. The project is conducted by the volunteering committee from the University.
A few months ago, I made a decision to do some volunteer work and I did. Once I made up my mind, I don't expect to retract it. It doesn't matter much if I went alone, of course, I did wish that I've friends whom I can chat with. But, you can't always be together with your friends and you can't hold back what you want to do because you don't have friends around. I believed that one cannot expect to work around the schedules of others all the time.
It was a one-off project so there is less of a commitment for me.
By the middle of the day, I was all worn out from the stencilling and painting. In words, it seemed so easy since it was only painting. Well, let me tell you, it is not just painting. It is squatting down and painting around the designs stencilled on the bottom half of the walls. There's also the lining the tiles and windows with masking tape and newspapers and white-washing the walls. My legs had gone all wobbly at the end and I can hardly walk up or down the stairs without experiencing sharp bursts of pain. My back hurts too.
Yes, I could have sat down and paint and I did, occasionally. It's just that the floor is lined with newspapers with splotches of paint on them. Besides, one always have to haunch the back to fill in the paint nicely.
Overall, it was a good enough experience even though it was tougher than I thought. There is a good chance that I will do it again next year so that it could be more consistent.
I've my own motives for wanting to do volunteer work and it's not all that innocent about merely wanting to help the less fortunate. I need something to boost myself with.
A few months ago, I made a decision to do some volunteer work and I did. Once I made up my mind, I don't expect to retract it. It doesn't matter much if I went alone, of course, I did wish that I've friends whom I can chat with. But, you can't always be together with your friends and you can't hold back what you want to do because you don't have friends around. I believed that one cannot expect to work around the schedules of others all the time.
It was a one-off project so there is less of a commitment for me.
By the middle of the day, I was all worn out from the stencilling and painting. In words, it seemed so easy since it was only painting. Well, let me tell you, it is not just painting. It is squatting down and painting around the designs stencilled on the bottom half of the walls. There's also the lining the tiles and windows with masking tape and newspapers and white-washing the walls. My legs had gone all wobbly at the end and I can hardly walk up or down the stairs without experiencing sharp bursts of pain. My back hurts too.
Yes, I could have sat down and paint and I did, occasionally. It's just that the floor is lined with newspapers with splotches of paint on them. Besides, one always have to haunch the back to fill in the paint nicely.
Overall, it was a good enough experience even though it was tougher than I thought. There is a good chance that I will do it again next year so that it could be more consistent.
I've my own motives for wanting to do volunteer work and it's not all that innocent about merely wanting to help the less fortunate. I need something to boost myself with.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Good Omens book review
Once every while, one will have the good fortune to find hidden gems amidst the mountains of books published and available in the market each year. When you do, sit back, relax with a cuppa and while your time away with the good read.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is one such gem. It has been published for more than a decade and in terms of picking it up, I'm late in every sense. However, I can take heart that an adaptation for a television series is coming up in 2013.
I caught wind of it when I was reading Sherlock fanfiction and chanced upon Sherlock/Good Omens crossovers. These fanfictions are truly lovely featuring the Sherlock characters as angels/devils on Earth. Hence, I now have to track down this "elusive" novel. I placed a reservation in the library and voila!
The novel is an absolute treat and deliciously witty. It is exactly my cup of tea when it comes to books - a hint of sarcasm and wit with lots of brilliant ideas. I find myself bursting into laughter at the 'ridiculous' stuff made up by the very human-boy Antichrist - tunnelling Tibetans, Atlantians with diving gear and raining fish creatures.
Good Omens is described as a quasi-parody and touched on topics such as the Apocalypse, angels, demons, Good, Evil, Heaven, Hell and witchcraft. I'm not particularly religious so it's perfectly fine for me to read such things written in such a light-hearted manner. But, I can imagine some (overzealous) people being touchy over it.
I highly recommend it to those who appreciate witty dialogue and comical characters.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Grades for Semester 1.2
I don't have Cs. I've just got one (for now). And it is enough to last a lifetime. That's a bad example of using Sherlock's quotes, isn't it?
The results for Semester 2 came in today and while I've always been rather calm since the end of the examinations, I must admit that I'm disappointed at getting a C for Methods in Geography. Does that mean that my final exam is really that bad? Maybe I was pulled down by the B- I got for the project.
Regardless of what, I don't want to speculate too much or get too affected by it. Cest la vie. Sometimes, you can't always get what you wanted.
For Water and the Environment, I received a B. The 60% of projects really helped a lot. For Lifespan Development, it was a B-, slightly shocking because I thought I will do better. For Southeast Asia studies, I received a B+, quite expected, seeing as I was the most confident for that exam.
That concludes one year of studies in University. Seeing the results bought a relevation for me, I realise my standards are at the level-1000 modules. Perhaps as this is my first time ever taking level-2000 modules, I did not know what to expect or overestimated my limits. I will buck up when the year 2 comes along. There shall be no more slacking off unnecessarily.
The results for Semester 2 came in today and while I've always been rather calm since the end of the examinations, I must admit that I'm disappointed at getting a C for Methods in Geography. Does that mean that my final exam is really that bad? Maybe I was pulled down by the B- I got for the project.
Regardless of what, I don't want to speculate too much or get too affected by it. Cest la vie. Sometimes, you can't always get what you wanted.
For Water and the Environment, I received a B. The 60% of projects really helped a lot. For Lifespan Development, it was a B-, slightly shocking because I thought I will do better. For Southeast Asia studies, I received a B+, quite expected, seeing as I was the most confident for that exam.
That concludes one year of studies in University. Seeing the results bought a relevation for me, I realise my standards are at the level-1000 modules. Perhaps as this is my first time ever taking level-2000 modules, I did not know what to expect or overestimated my limits. I will buck up when the year 2 comes along. There shall be no more slacking off unnecessarily.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Pinch
One will only feel the pinch when one is spending one's own money. It's the holidays which means that the pocket money has ceased and I'm "living" on my savings. Thank goodness I have a part-time job or else the situation will be worse.
After spending a sum on painting stuff and books, I have to earn back what I spent. As much as I hate working for longer hours, 4 days a week, I've not much choice. If I want to have the autonomy to buy what I want, then I've got to work for it, isn't it?
It's the third week of the summer holidays and I'm slacking at home, which is good as it is what I want and have been dreaming of. When else is there a chance for your brain to shut off completely? This is what I call a holiday; less worries with less burdens and full relaxation. I have more control of how I want to spend my time and my activities, which more or less means sitting in front of the laptop.
Unfortunately, there's no plans of going overseas this holiday. Else, it would have completed my goals. I'm 21, and I've yet to fulfil my goal (going to Florida).
I guess I have shifted my perspective a little. It's still on my agenda but now I'm more interested in Europe, in particular, England. This interest is of course, brought on by my love for Sherlock (BBC) and the upcoming Summer Olympics. The places which were shot in the series look inviting and beautiful. It is inevitable that people are going to gain awareness about London from these 2 events.
After spending a sum on painting stuff and books, I have to earn back what I spent. As much as I hate working for longer hours, 4 days a week, I've not much choice. If I want to have the autonomy to buy what I want, then I've got to work for it, isn't it?
It's the third week of the summer holidays and I'm slacking at home, which is good as it is what I want and have been dreaming of. When else is there a chance for your brain to shut off completely? This is what I call a holiday; less worries with less burdens and full relaxation. I have more control of how I want to spend my time and my activities, which more or less means sitting in front of the laptop.
Unfortunately, there's no plans of going overseas this holiday. Else, it would have completed my goals. I'm 21, and I've yet to fulfil my goal (going to Florida).
I guess I have shifted my perspective a little. It's still on my agenda but now I'm more interested in Europe, in particular, England. This interest is of course, brought on by my love for Sherlock (BBC) and the upcoming Summer Olympics. The places which were shot in the series look inviting and beautiful. It is inevitable that people are going to gain awareness about London from these 2 events.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Celebrations
This came a bit too late but oh well.
I officially celebrated my birthday last Saturday with a dinner at Bosses at Vivocity. It has been such a long time since we went there.
On Sunday, I got to celebrate at my cousin's house with Awfully Chocolate cake, pizzas and KFC. Yes, I realised this is the 3rd year I had a cake from Awfully Chocolate. I'll change next year on.
I know that people usually have a obligatory 21st birthday party but I'm not like others, right? Parties are not really my area or my division. I will feel so awkward being the center of attention. So, no thanks.
On Monday, since it was holiday in lieu for my brothers and I am on holidays anyway, the parents took a day off and we went to catch The Avengers on IMAX at Shaw Lido.
The movie is really awesome! I'm not someone who really like action-packed movies but The Avengers is an exception. Perhaps, I just have more interest in certain heroes movies than other superheroes, say Superman or Batman. To be honest, I think a strong motivator for my liking is the share of good-looking actors in it. Lots of girls certainly thought so.
I added a couple of new charms to my Pandora bracelet. I chose a blue swirly Murano glass bead and a red enamel poppy flower bead. Actually, I wanted to get a flower dangle but it costs too much. Maybe, I will get it later on. Maybe, I will change my leather bracelet to a silver one. All these could only happen when I get my pay so I have to grit my teeth and put in more hours during this holiday.
I already received my traditional gift, a key, from the parents. It is a heart-shaped key pendent, made from rose gold with two little diamonds from Lee Hwa Jewellery. I usually prefer silver jewellery but because there was a lack of designs from the silver collection, I chose to go with rose gold instead.
All in all, I'm extremely grateful to have "survive" for this long and cheers to many years to come. I once told myself that I have to live till I manage to visit the countries I like.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
21st Birthday
Source: A Study in Pink
Today, I celebrate 21 years in existence. Today, I reach a milestone in Life.
Of course, there is still a long way ahead for me.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Summer Time
It's finally SUMMER!!! In this joyous occasion, I think it is a must to insert 3 exclamation marks to show my obvious elation.
The finals are said and done. It felt like eons ago since I sat for the papers on Wednesday. My mind have been blissfully blank from then. Truth be told, I cannot recall what I've studied for the exams.
In the morning, I had to deal with Methods in Geography. The definitions section was good, the memorisation paid off. Section B was tough and Section C was ho-hum. Hopefully, I will be able to do ok.
In the afternoon, I'd a paper on Lifespan Development. I'll never arrange for 2 exams in one day again. Seriously. It is enough to stress anyone to tears. Can you imagine the feelings that while the rest of the students were cheering and going home, you have to get ready for the next exam? That is pure torture. Not to mention, the stress it puts on your brains. It's like taking an adrenaline shot, twice.
Anyway, I've never been more relief for "mid-life crisis"! I think, in same dark corner of my mind, I've known that this topic will come out after a not-so-subtle hint by the lecturer. But one can never be too sure about this kind of matter. The 60 MCQs were more or less alright, I supposed. Some choices made me laugh though.
So, that concludes the summary and the first year of my miserable life in University. Time does pass so shockingly fast.
This is my first summer holiday and of course, I can do what I want and relax.
The finals are said and done. It felt like eons ago since I sat for the papers on Wednesday. My mind have been blissfully blank from then. Truth be told, I cannot recall what I've studied for the exams.
In the morning, I had to deal with Methods in Geography. The definitions section was good, the memorisation paid off. Section B was tough and Section C was ho-hum. Hopefully, I will be able to do ok.
In the afternoon, I'd a paper on Lifespan Development. I'll never arrange for 2 exams in one day again. Seriously. It is enough to stress anyone to tears. Can you imagine the feelings that while the rest of the students were cheering and going home, you have to get ready for the next exam? That is pure torture. Not to mention, the stress it puts on your brains. It's like taking an adrenaline shot, twice.
Anyway, I've never been more relief for "mid-life crisis"! I think, in same dark corner of my mind, I've known that this topic will come out after a not-so-subtle hint by the lecturer. But one can never be too sure about this kind of matter. The 60 MCQs were more or less alright, I supposed. Some choices made me laugh though.
So, that concludes the summary and the first year of my miserable life in University. Time does pass so shockingly fast.
This is my first summer holiday and of course, I can do what I want and relax.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Come What May
I am not ready but the show must go on. I will face the herculean task of completing two exams tomorrow and live to tell the tale.
I can only hope I'll do it reasonably alright, just a B, and that's that. Summer holidays, here I come!
I can only hope I'll do it reasonably alright, just a B, and that's that. Summer holidays, here I come!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Can't Deal
What was I thinking when I thought I could handle two exams on one day, one after the other?!
I wasn't sane. I must be mad.
After last semester, you would have thought I'd wise up, but no. Oh god, no. A series of circumstances caused me to make this "stupid" choice and now I am paying the price for it.
How can I memorise both Methods and Lifespan Development at the same time?! My brain isn't built for this!
On the other hand, once Wednesday is done, I am throwing out the books, figuratively. It will be party time and I intend to slack all day, everyday at home and gorge myself on Tumblr and fanfiction. I am going to paint and read again. I'm going to watch movies and go out again. I'm going to drown myself in TV shows.
Oh, in the midst of all the grousing and angst, let's not forget my birthday is right around the corner. I'll be 21 and I guess I've to be more mature, maybe.
I wasn't sane. I must be mad.
After last semester, you would have thought I'd wise up, but no. Oh god, no. A series of circumstances caused me to make this "stupid" choice and now I am paying the price for it.
How can I memorise both Methods and Lifespan Development at the same time?! My brain isn't built for this!
On the other hand, once Wednesday is done, I am throwing out the books, figuratively. It will be party time and I intend to slack all day, everyday at home and gorge myself on Tumblr and fanfiction. I am going to paint and read again. I'm going to watch movies and go out again. I'm going to drown myself in TV shows.
Oh, in the midst of all the grousing and angst, let's not forget my birthday is right around the corner. I'll be 21 and I guess I've to be more mature, maybe.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Conquered the World
Yesterday I conquered the world, tomorrow the solar system.
It's tomorrow! I'll find out how well I've studied the bane of my semester tomorrow. I'm not even asking for an A, just B will do. It should be easy enough right?
Sometimes, I wonder what would happen if I take a gamble. You know, not to study that hard and go for the exam. What would happen? What will my results be? Atrocious, no doubt. If I suck even when I studied my socks off, I would be a failure if I don't even try at all.
One thing I like about a morning exam is that you will get less time to do final revision. You will have less time to worry about last minute details and just "What the heck, let's do this".
It's tomorrow! I'll find out how well I've studied the bane of my semester tomorrow. I'm not even asking for an A, just B will do. It should be easy enough right?
Sometimes, I wonder what would happen if I take a gamble. You know, not to study that hard and go for the exam. What would happen? What will my results be? Atrocious, no doubt. If I suck even when I studied my socks off, I would be a failure if I don't even try at all.
One thing I like about a morning exam is that you will get less time to do final revision. You will have less time to worry about last minute details and just "What the heck, let's do this".
Sunday, April 22, 2012
40 marks, 40 percent
It's considered the last day of the study week and what have I done? I've finished one subject: Water and the Environment.
I think it's still alright, even though I could have move faster.
I seriously hate this limbo between hell and heaven. Hell being the exams, obviously. I think I rather it be a quick "death" than to let it drag on. So, c'mon already, I'm almost ready to tackle the paper. But, alas, the exam is one week from now.
40 marks. 40 percent. There's no stopping them now.
I think it's still alright, even though I could have move faster.
I seriously hate this limbo between hell and heaven. Hell being the exams, obviously. I think I rather it be a quick "death" than to let it drag on. So, c'mon already, I'm almost ready to tackle the paper. But, alas, the exam is one week from now.
40 marks. 40 percent. There's no stopping them now.
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