Yesterday, to celebrate grandfather's birthday, the whole family went to VivoCity's Bosses for dinner. Bosses is great, (direct translation to English from its Chinese name is Black Society). This is the 3rd or 4th time we went to eat there. I think it was nearing 8pm before we started eating.
Actually, they wanted to go Sushi Tei but the queue was so long. There was so many people in Vivo on a Friday night. Everywhere on the roads, you can see traffic jams. Even tables in Bosses were almost occupied.
After dinner, we went Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for drinks. It was about 11+pm when we parted. Almost all the shops were closed save a few.
Till then
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Wuthering Heights book review
This book is unlike other books I've read before. At least, there's a happy ending in the end with Heathcliff's death and Cathy Linton marrying her cousin Hareton Earnshaw.
I can't sympathise Heathcliff at all. He was a evil, wicked man leading a half-crazed life since Catherine's death, torturing everyone he had a grudge against, even the next generation.
To turn Hareton Earnshaw into a downtrodden, illiterate servant who has to work in his own house without pay, abused his wife, abused his sickly son (Linton) and forced him to marry his cousin, Cathy Linton whom he kidnapped to secure his hold on her estate, etc.
I'm almost glad Heathcliff died.
Of course, some people may sympathise Heathcliff because his love for Catherine was "pure" and was haunted by her since her death. He had asked to be buried next to Catherine.
Almost all characters are dead in the story : Catherine Earnshaw/Linton & Edgar Linton, Hindley Earnshaw & his wife, Isabella Linton (Heathcliff's wife), Linton Heathcliff.
This book can be recommended as it's a classic. But if one is into "happily after" stories, then maybe this book isn't suitable. There are too many moments that you will feel so unjustified for the characters who was abused by Heathcliff.
I only read this book because of references made in Eclipse and am intrigued by the plot. A good enough book for all.
I can't sympathise Heathcliff at all. He was a evil, wicked man leading a half-crazed life since Catherine's death, torturing everyone he had a grudge against, even the next generation.
To turn Hareton Earnshaw into a downtrodden, illiterate servant who has to work in his own house without pay, abused his wife, abused his sickly son (Linton) and forced him to marry his cousin, Cathy Linton whom he kidnapped to secure his hold on her estate, etc.
I'm almost glad Heathcliff died.
Of course, some people may sympathise Heathcliff because his love for Catherine was "pure" and was haunted by her since her death. He had asked to be buried next to Catherine.
Almost all characters are dead in the story : Catherine Earnshaw/Linton & Edgar Linton, Hindley Earnshaw & his wife, Isabella Linton (Heathcliff's wife), Linton Heathcliff.
This book can be recommended as it's a classic. But if one is into "happily after" stories, then maybe this book isn't suitable. There are too many moments that you will feel so unjustified for the characters who was abused by Heathcliff.
I only read this book because of references made in Eclipse and am intrigued by the plot. A good enough book for all.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Mama Mia, The Movie review
Watched Mama Mia, The Movie today. It was great and lovely!
It can be considered a musical as there were singing in the film, like Grease or High School Musical. One must go and catch it! Critics says the West End stage musical version is better, I wouldn't know though, I've never catch the stage musical before. I hope to do so in the future.
ABBA was involved in the development of the show (stage musical) from the beginning. It tells the tale of a young girl who is getting married on a Greek Island and wanted her father to walk her down the aisle. But, after reading her mother's diary, she discovered she has 3 possible fathers. She then secretly invited them to the wedding to discover which of them is her father. Not all things go according to plan though. What's result is a musical comedy everyone will love.
I'm a fan of ABBA and have listened to their songs before. I'm surprised to find some songs that I had not heard before. My favourites now includes 'Our last summer', 'Lay all your love on me', 'Slipping through my fingers' amid others.
Quite a lot of songs are played in the movie. My favourite scenes have to be the "mass dances" the actors and actresses are in. It's just so magical and beautiful when lots of people are dancing as one like 'Voulez-Vous' and 'Dancing Queen'.
I've to admit not all the singing was great as they are actors/actresses afterall. The original (ABBA) is always the best. But, after listening to 'Our last summer' from both parties, I feel that the movie version is better. The other songs are sung better by ABBA.
Ahh, I want to watch it again! You won't get tired of it. Maybe, I'll get the VCD or DVD when it's out.
Cheers
It can be considered a musical as there were singing in the film, like Grease or High School Musical. One must go and catch it! Critics says the West End stage musical version is better, I wouldn't know though, I've never catch the stage musical before. I hope to do so in the future.
ABBA was involved in the development of the show (stage musical) from the beginning. It tells the tale of a young girl who is getting married on a Greek Island and wanted her father to walk her down the aisle. But, after reading her mother's diary, she discovered she has 3 possible fathers. She then secretly invited them to the wedding to discover which of them is her father. Not all things go according to plan though. What's result is a musical comedy everyone will love.
I'm a fan of ABBA and have listened to their songs before. I'm surprised to find some songs that I had not heard before. My favourites now includes 'Our last summer', 'Lay all your love on me', 'Slipping through my fingers' amid others.
Quite a lot of songs are played in the movie. My favourite scenes have to be the "mass dances" the actors and actresses are in. It's just so magical and beautiful when lots of people are dancing as one like 'Voulez-Vous' and 'Dancing Queen'.
I've to admit not all the singing was great as they are actors/actresses afterall. The original (ABBA) is always the best. But, after listening to 'Our last summer' from both parties, I feel that the movie version is better. The other songs are sung better by ABBA.
Ahh, I want to watch it again! You won't get tired of it. Maybe, I'll get the VCD or DVD when it's out.
Cheers
World economy plunging
The world's economy is not at all good. After US lawmakers rejected the plan to bail out the financial system, the stock markets were hit badly. Apparently, some Asian and Europe markets recovered somewhat. Bailout Plan B is needed.
It's very worrying, since Singapore and majority of the countries depend very much on US. If anything happens, we will all be hit. People will get retrenched, businesses will drop badly, the list goes on. Nobody can escape.
Many people were hopeful that the bailout would be passed and thus help pick up the market but now, everything is back to square one. Needless to say, many US citizens were not happy about the bailout. The US$ 700 billion bail is their taxed money after all. They rather the government help the people than help the banks.
It's very overwhelming to read pages and pages of analysis about the delicate situation.
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I'm halfway through Wuthering Heights. After finishing it, I'll post my remarks and book review on the blog. I won't be posting all the books I read here, of course. Only those that can be share, will be shared here.
It's very worrying, since Singapore and majority of the countries depend very much on US. If anything happens, we will all be hit. People will get retrenched, businesses will drop badly, the list goes on. Nobody can escape.
Many people were hopeful that the bailout would be passed and thus help pick up the market but now, everything is back to square one. Needless to say, many US citizens were not happy about the bailout. The US$ 700 billion bail is their taxed money after all. They rather the government help the people than help the banks.
It's very overwhelming to read pages and pages of analysis about the delicate situation.
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I'm halfway through Wuthering Heights. After finishing it, I'll post my remarks and book review on the blog. I won't be posting all the books I read here, of course. Only those that can be share, will be shared here.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Spirited Away book review
I've just fall in love with the novel, Spirited Away by Cindy Miles!
It is classified under paranormal romance.
The novel is, oh, so nice and sweet. I highly recommend it to anyone who love a good romance story. The plot is very nicely written and quite engaging too.
It tells the tale of the ghost of a 13th century knight (who was murdered in his keep) who falls in love with the 21st century female forensic archaeologist he paid to solve a mystery. Read the excerpt here : http://www.cindy-miles.com/spirited_away.html
I'm looking forward to reading other Cindy Miles' novels. But, that can be a little difficult as I'm relying on the library for them. Unless, I buy them...which is alright except that I don't think Popular bookstores will have any stock...
Anyway, it has become my new favourite! At the same time, I'm reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It's because that part of the book was use in Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer that I'm reading it. I'm curious about the plot.
Off to more reading
P.S I'll introduce more novels here next time.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Singapore F1 Grand Prix
Yesterday's F1 night race was just spectacular! The street circuit was lighted up so brightly that from an aerial view, you can easily spot it. No rain but the temperature and humidity was quite high. Many unexpected things happened, be they good or bad.
With the night scene of Marina Bay as backdrop (which was really beautiful), this Grand Prix was said to be the best, rivalling that of Monaco.
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Hot favourites to win this Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen crashed out with just Lewis Hamilton making his way to the podium in 3rd place. In the end, Renault's Fernando Alonso won and Williams' Nico Rosberg was second.
Felipe Massa was leading when he went for his pit-stop. There, he lost precious time because of a pretty bad mistake by the Ferrari team. From then on, he was trailing behind.
My favourite, Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was doing quite well during the entire race when with just 4 laps to go, he crashed into a barrier. Ferrari crashed out. How disappointing...
There was once or twice when the safety car came out because of the crashes, I do not know much about that rule though.
Racers who retired were Toyota's Jarno Trulli, Renault's Nelson Piquet Jr, Red Bull's Mark Webber, Force India's Adrian Sutil and Honda's Rubens Barrichello. I have to say Mark Webber was really unfortunate, 3 days on the circuit, 3 days of mistakes and crashes.
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Next year, F1 will be back in Singapore seeing as Singapore has signed a 5-year contact. Can't wait.
P.S : Contrary to popular belief, F1 is not just about modified cars zipping around the circuit 61 times. One needs the concentration, skills and luck. Mistakes made last night shows that anything can happen. You may be leading at 1st, but no one knows the results until the last moment. No wonder there are so many fans out there.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
F1 fever in Singapore
My perspective of the F1 race has changed. As the days go closer to the big night tonight, my interest for it has piqued. Reading all those articles about F1 and witnessing it on TV, it makes me sort of proud to be a Singaporean, seeing as the world's 1st night race was held in Singapore. I like to read all those positive comments and praises by tourists and racers alike. I supposed it makes the whole thing more real.
I'm not a F1 fanatic, merely someone who is newly converted, after watching the qualifying round yesterday. It's hard not to join in the fever afterall. The whole family has plans at 7.30pm tonight to watch the race on TV.
Don't forget to catch the race live as it may be one's only chance to watch it on Channel 5.
It's a bit disappointing though that brands like Porsche, Lotus and Lamborghini are not taking part. I've always love those cars.
I'm not a F1 fanatic, merely someone who is newly converted, after watching the qualifying round yesterday. It's hard not to join in the fever afterall. The whole family has plans at 7.30pm tonight to watch the race on TV.
Don't forget to catch the race live as it may be one's only chance to watch it on Channel 5.
It's a bit disappointing though that brands like Porsche, Lotus and Lamborghini are not taking part. I've always love those cars.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Banners done by me
Disclaimer: Quotes are taken from Eclipse and New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. I have no claim over the pictures except for the 1st where it is stated that the photo belongs to me. The banners are done by me and are not supposed to be re-post without permission. (The least one can do is to credit me)
This is what I've been doing the past few days. It took me ages, by trial and error, to come up with these. They are the best I can do, at least for now. I am quite happy with the way they turn out. I really admired those people who can do animated banners and avatars. In case you are wondering, the interest started when I joined www.twilightlexiconblog.com. After seeing those beautiful banners and avatars, I wanted one myself but do not want to take others' work, so...
-Banner 1-
-Banner 2-
-Banner 3 (using as avatar)-
This is what I've been doing the past few days. It took me ages, by trial and error, to come up with these. They are the best I can do, at least for now. I am quite happy with the way they turn out. I really admired those people who can do animated banners and avatars. In case you are wondering, the interest started when I joined www.twilightlexiconblog.com. After seeing those beautiful banners and avatars, I wanted one myself but do not want to take others' work, so...
-Banner 1-
-Banner 2-
-Banner 3 (using as avatar)-Wednesday, September 24, 2008
F1 is coming to Town
In just 3 days time, F1's first ever night race will be held in Singapore!
I've have not much interest in F1 and I think most Singaporeans are like me. There's a newspaper article about "Pride in F1 race missing". I agree with what the reporter writes. Maybe it's because F1 is an 'high-end' and expensive sport or some people just have no interest and think that it has nothing to do with them...
I do like watch to pit stops during the race and the modified cars are just, wow. That's about it, I guess.
I've have not much interest in F1 and I think most Singaporeans are like me. There's a newspaper article about "Pride in F1 race missing". I agree with what the reporter writes. Maybe it's because F1 is an 'high-end' and expensive sport or some people just have no interest and think that it has nothing to do with them...
I do like watch to pit stops during the race and the modified cars are just, wow. That's about it, I guess.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Choices
Choices, choices.
Life is full of choices.
Anyway, yesterday, after much considerations (not), I chose Introduction to French and World Issues. Don't ask why because there won't be a fixed reason. To me, it's the heart that matters. My heart is already made up when I 1st saw this subject, it's just that I care for people's opinion more than mine so that's why I took such a long time to decide.
It's always the same, a good example would be my choice of poly. I can make up all sorts of reasons to pacify myself and others but the truth is, my heart is already set upon it. No amount of reasoning can make me change my mind unless...then again will have enough reasons not to choose that. (Who am I trying to kid anyway? I'm just in denial)
The next big choice is during November, where I'll decide which diploma I want to go. Business?, Logistics? or Marketing? I know I won't choose marketing so it boils down to either business or logistics.
I follow my heart and feelings more than my brain. Not sure if its a good thing or bad.
Life is full of choices.
Anyway, yesterday, after much considerations (not), I chose Introduction to French and World Issues. Don't ask why because there won't be a fixed reason. To me, it's the heart that matters. My heart is already made up when I 1st saw this subject, it's just that I care for people's opinion more than mine so that's why I took such a long time to decide.
It's always the same, a good example would be my choice of poly. I can make up all sorts of reasons to pacify myself and others but the truth is, my heart is already set upon it. No amount of reasoning can make me change my mind unless...then again will have enough reasons not to choose that. (Who am I trying to kid anyway? I'm just in denial)
The next big choice is during November, where I'll decide which diploma I want to go. Business?, Logistics? or Marketing? I know I won't choose marketing so it boils down to either business or logistics.
I follow my heart and feelings more than my brain. Not sure if its a good thing or bad.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Murders & tainted milk
How terribly exciting...
There had been a case of multiple murders near where I lived. The case happened at Yishun Block 349 while I lived at Block 350.
Apparently, it occurred at midnight yesterday. But this morning, my father reported to us that the whole area was cornered off and police and reporters alike were still there. When I went out this afternoon, police car and private cars were still there.
It was only then I knew that this was not a simple case of someone dying. 3 females were murdered and 1 injured. All were reportedly from China. The suspect was caught on the spot but seems that he was not the only murderer. http://news.sg.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1684997
And another thing, the whole China tainted milk powder fiasco is escalating.
Melamine was apparently added into milk powder in China.
How bad can these people go? I don't understand at all. 4 babies were dead because of this with hundreds more hospitalised with kidney stones. Don't they have 1 drop of compassion and corporate social responsibility in them? They should be made to drink the tainted milk instead...
Now, not only is powdered milk produced in China affected, even food items made from milk and "fresh" milk were hit too. China-produced ice-cream brand and fresh milk were removed from shelves indefinitely. But, of course, Singapore did not import the milk powder and certain brands of fresh milk. However, that did not stop the authorities from carrying out checks on other brands of ice-cream and chocolates that are quite popular in Singapore.
Since both food items required milk to make, it is worrying that these manufacturers will obtain their milk sources from China as it will be cheaper. The problem is you don't know where is the milk is from when you consume an ice-cream. Due to today's borderless companies, you don't know at all where different ingredients are from. The brand itself may be trusted, but the ingredients are a different thing all together.
I personally have a weakness for chocolates and ice-cream. The brands I support and consume are mostly from the Western countries. I hold a certain belief that expensive means it's good and safe to a certain extent. That's selective perception and it may be my downfall but up till now, I still trust certain brand more than others. Don't we all?
Like my father says, consume everything in moderate quantities and don't just stick to one brand of food item, it may lessen one chances of getting affected.
In my opinion, settle down in a countryside, buy a few acres of land, rear cattle and poultry and grow your own vegetables and fruits. That's what I call safe and reliable.
Oh my god, what had the world become?!
There had been a case of multiple murders near where I lived. The case happened at Yishun Block 349 while I lived at Block 350.
Apparently, it occurred at midnight yesterday. But this morning, my father reported to us that the whole area was cornered off and police and reporters alike were still there. When I went out this afternoon, police car and private cars were still there.
It was only then I knew that this was not a simple case of someone dying. 3 females were murdered and 1 injured. All were reportedly from China. The suspect was caught on the spot but seems that he was not the only murderer. http://news.sg.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1684997
And another thing, the whole China tainted milk powder fiasco is escalating.
Melamine was apparently added into milk powder in China.
How bad can these people go? I don't understand at all. 4 babies were dead because of this with hundreds more hospitalised with kidney stones. Don't they have 1 drop of compassion and corporate social responsibility in them? They should be made to drink the tainted milk instead...
Now, not only is powdered milk produced in China affected, even food items made from milk and "fresh" milk were hit too. China-produced ice-cream brand and fresh milk were removed from shelves indefinitely. But, of course, Singapore did not import the milk powder and certain brands of fresh milk. However, that did not stop the authorities from carrying out checks on other brands of ice-cream and chocolates that are quite popular in Singapore.
Since both food items required milk to make, it is worrying that these manufacturers will obtain their milk sources from China as it will be cheaper. The problem is you don't know where is the milk is from when you consume an ice-cream. Due to today's borderless companies, you don't know at all where different ingredients are from. The brand itself may be trusted, but the ingredients are a different thing all together.
I personally have a weakness for chocolates and ice-cream. The brands I support and consume are mostly from the Western countries. I hold a certain belief that expensive means it's good and safe to a certain extent. That's selective perception and it may be my downfall but up till now, I still trust certain brand more than others. Don't we all?
Like my father says, consume everything in moderate quantities and don't just stick to one brand of food item, it may lessen one chances of getting affected.
In my opinion, settle down in a countryside, buy a few acres of land, rear cattle and poultry and grow your own vegetables and fruits. That's what I call safe and reliable.
Oh my god, what had the world become?!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Financial crisis
Financial crisis... It's a worrying trend indeed.
Since Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch's sale, more bad news are coming in. Thousands of office workers will be jobless worldwide. Other mortgage giants are also facing this crisis like AIG and HBOS of Britain. As a result, stock markets are not looking well.
I don't know half the stuff they are reporting in the newspapers and I guess not many people will care, if they don't buy stocks or policies. But, this is going to affect the whole world's economy, so it got me worried.
Some experts liken this crisis as second to the Great Depression...
Edited as of 19th Sept:
Stocks markets were at an all-time low. More banks are being affected and this turmoil is spreading. Good news is funds are pumped in to aid some of those in need, although it still remains to be seen if this helps.
Since Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch's sale, more bad news are coming in. Thousands of office workers will be jobless worldwide. Other mortgage giants are also facing this crisis like AIG and HBOS of Britain. As a result, stock markets are not looking well.
I don't know half the stuff they are reporting in the newspapers and I guess not many people will care, if they don't buy stocks or policies. But, this is going to affect the whole world's economy, so it got me worried.
Some experts liken this crisis as second to the Great Depression...
Edited as of 19th Sept:
Stocks markets were at an all-time low. More banks are being affected and this turmoil is spreading. Good news is funds are pumped in to aid some of those in need, although it still remains to be seen if this helps.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Good news & pictures
More good news! I was in the top 10% of BSG cohort and qualified for the certificate programme. My friends/group mates also qualify for it too! Congrats to them!
Normally, students must do 3 CDS in any sequence but we have to do 4 CDS in a cluster which we select. I'm more than happy to qualify for this programme but I know it won't be easy.
I chose certificate in cross-cultural studies as my 1st choice. For the subjects, I can choose between Introduction to French or Japanese and either World Issues or Global Citizenship.
Wonder what language I should choose to study. I like French more than Japanese. But French seems more difficult...
I would choose World Issues if I have my way. Global Citizenship means I have to travel overseas in my holidays.... The other 2 subjects are cross-cultural psychology and transnational studies.
Wonder what language I should choose to study. I like French more than Japanese. But French seems more difficult...
I would choose World Issues if I have my way. Global Citizenship means I have to travel overseas in my holidays.... The other 2 subjects are cross-cultural psychology and transnational studies.
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Yesterday, we went to biao jie's housewarming. Nothing much to post, just pictures.
Cousins & Brothers!
Extended family members (with some still not there)
Sunset in beautiful colours.*Do not re post without permission*
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
End-semester results
Hooray! Got the much anticipated end-semester results via SMS today. I thought it will be out tomorrow, but the earlier the better.
Not bad, not bad. If I keep this up throughout my stay at TP, I will be most happy about it.
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Accounting 1: B+
60% of this overall came from the end-semester paper. Not too bad, I guess. I'm not good with numbers.
Principles of Management (POM): B
I'm a little disappointed by this grade as I have 60% of it secured with an A, which means that I did not do well for my paper. Oh well, at least there's a B.
Computer Systems & Applications (CSA): A
Surprised I got A. I fretted over the paper for so long so it's amazing I can get this. Don't forget the D+ I got for my Excel project.
Communication skills: Z/Distinction
Surprised by this too. I never expect this grade at all. I mean, I did not expect to do well for the written paper. Guess I was saved by the presentation.
MicroEconomics: A
No suprised or shock here. This was the most neutral subject. I don't really dislike it compare to other subjects. Since I got A for the project which is 40%, I have to rely on the paper.
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Overall, I'm quite happy with the results. Can do better or at least maintain this, come next semester. My GPA is 3.7.
Take care
Not bad, not bad. If I keep this up throughout my stay at TP, I will be most happy about it.
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Accounting 1: B+
60% of this overall came from the end-semester paper. Not too bad, I guess. I'm not good with numbers.
Principles of Management (POM): B
I'm a little disappointed by this grade as I have 60% of it secured with an A, which means that I did not do well for my paper. Oh well, at least there's a B.
Computer Systems & Applications (CSA): A
Surprised I got A. I fretted over the paper for so long so it's amazing I can get this. Don't forget the D+ I got for my Excel project.
Communication skills: Z/Distinction
Surprised by this too. I never expect this grade at all. I mean, I did not expect to do well for the written paper. Guess I was saved by the presentation.
MicroEconomics: A
No suprised or shock here. This was the most neutral subject. I don't really dislike it compare to other subjects. Since I got A for the project which is 40%, I have to rely on the paper.
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Overall, I'm quite happy with the results. Can do better or at least maintain this, come next semester. My GPA is 3.7.
Take care
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Hooray
Yay! Thanks to my father, I got back my laptop! It cost $55 though.
Everything was gone, but that's mostly ok. I'm busy downloading stuff in again, this time with Norman Virus Control. I really hope nothing will go wrong now... My father says he won't help me again if something goes wrong.
What will happen to the books I borrowed yesterday to keep me company? I guess I'll still read them although the pace will be slow down. There's, after all, only this much things to do online. Given a choice between books and going online, it depends on my mood and preferences to make an obvious choice. Mostly, it's a tie. I love both of them very much.
See ya~
Everything was gone, but that's mostly ok. I'm busy downloading stuff in again, this time with Norman Virus Control. I really hope nothing will go wrong now... My father says he won't help me again if something goes wrong.
What will happen to the books I borrowed yesterday to keep me company? I guess I'll still read them although the pace will be slow down. There's, after all, only this much things to do online. Given a choice between books and going online, it depends on my mood and preferences to make an obvious choice. Mostly, it's a tie. I love both of them very much.
See ya~
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Laptop & holiday
I miss my laptop...
I really want it back...
There seemed to be a trend going on here. Whenever the holiday is here, the desktop or laptop will be spoilt.
1 more month before the PSLEs are over, then my father will send the desktop for repair. To be exact, it's the hard disk that needs to be change, so the whole system unit needs to be repair. Was consulting my CSA textbook, haha.
Have to rely on my father to get back my laptop...Wish that place is more accessible and I'm more independent. Only when my father is free, would he go there and get it...sigh...
Planning to go library on Monday again, not that the books I want will be there. I wrote one whole list of books I want and can't even find 1 there.
I have not enjoy the holidays so far yet so don't......
I know, I know, I have a long holiday. And I know I should... But no pressure please. If that's the case, I rather forsake my long holiday. Zzz...
Makes me wonder if the situation will be different if I'm not in Poly.
Till then
I really want it back...
There seemed to be a trend going on here. Whenever the holiday is here, the desktop or laptop will be spoilt.
1 more month before the PSLEs are over, then my father will send the desktop for repair. To be exact, it's the hard disk that needs to be change, so the whole system unit needs to be repair. Was consulting my CSA textbook, haha.
Have to rely on my father to get back my laptop...Wish that place is more accessible and I'm more independent. Only when my father is free, would he go there and get it...sigh...
Planning to go library on Monday again, not that the books I want will be there. I wrote one whole list of books I want and can't even find 1 there.
I have not enjoy the holidays so far yet so don't......
I know, I know, I have a long holiday. And I know I should... But no pressure please. If that's the case, I rather forsake my long holiday. Zzz...
Makes me wonder if the situation will be different if I'm not in Poly.
Till then
Friday, September 05, 2008
No laptop
Friday...and still no laptop.
In case you are wondering, I'm using my father's laptop to write this. These few days past without much problems. Been reading, more reading and sleeping. Went to library on Monday and borrowed 5 novels, all contemporary romance, I think. Finished all of them by today. So, 5 books in 4 days, not too bad.
I called Asiapac today as I wondering why they haven't inform me about my laptop yet. Turn out that they called me twice, but, well, I think they called my father instead. They need my approval to continue working on the laptop.
Anyway, I need to pay $50 to change the whole hard drive or something. Furthermore, I can only collect it on Monday.
I'm taking lots of precautions when I get it back...
Will write more when my laptop is back.
In case you are wondering, I'm using my father's laptop to write this. These few days past without much problems. Been reading, more reading and sleeping. Went to library on Monday and borrowed 5 novels, all contemporary romance, I think. Finished all of them by today. So, 5 books in 4 days, not too bad.
I called Asiapac today as I wondering why they haven't inform me about my laptop yet. Turn out that they called me twice, but, well, I think they called my father instead. They need my approval to continue working on the laptop.
Anyway, I need to pay $50 to change the whole hard drive or something. Furthermore, I can only collect it on Monday.
I'm taking lots of precautions when I get it back...
Will write more when my laptop is back.
Monday, September 01, 2008
At it again
Zzz... Sent my laptop for repair again. 2nd time in less than 6 months...
This morning, I on the laptop, but everything was so laggy. I can't even move my mouse without it being lag. Nothing can be done at all...
Waited ages for just 1 page to load...I didn't really back up any files, but that's still ok. I can just download everything again. I had a hard copy for my favourites. Most of my pictures are still inside my camera.
4 days without computer, think I can handle it? I'll see about it, if the laptop is ready before Friday, I may go down to Henderson Road to get it, since my father will only be back at Friday. However, it's so far away, and I don't know how to go there...
Sigh...What's wrong with it anyway? Stupid technology...
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Teachers' Day 2008
Today, I, together with my friends went back to OPSS as it was teachers’ day celebrations. It was great to be back. Much has changed, and since the new principal take over, the connection with the school seem lost. That’s my feeling though. There were 2 giant fans in the middle of the hall now. I don’t think they would help much. The hall is still as stuffy as ever. The Art Rock Cafe now sells cakes and many more new items.
Last year, we were still sitting inside, perspiring away due to the lack of space. This year, we were standing outside the hallway, watching the performance, still perspiring away. My point is, it seemed so not long ago that we were students in OPSS. I missed those days there. Give me a choice and I would rather go back to be a secondary school student.
Many alumni went back too. One thing regrettable was that not many people from my class went back.
We chatted with our ex-form teacher. After that, we decided to have lunch and play pool. I was really hungry as I did not have breakfast and we took such a long time to decide where to have our lunch. At last, we went to Buddy Hoagies which is near OPSS. The 8 of us (4 girls and 4 guys) took mrt to Yishun and took a shuttle bus to Orchid Country Club. We played nearly 2 hours of pool. It was fun, been so long since I have played. The shuttle bus was really smelly though, liked overcook eggs or sulphur smell. We had to endure that along the way.
I had fun today. It’s not every time we get to meet up like this.
Hope to go out again soon.
Last year, we were still sitting inside, perspiring away due to the lack of space. This year, we were standing outside the hallway, watching the performance, still perspiring away. My point is, it seemed so not long ago that we were students in OPSS. I missed those days there. Give me a choice and I would rather go back to be a secondary school student.
Many alumni went back too. One thing regrettable was that not many people from my class went back.
We chatted with our ex-form teacher. After that, we decided to have lunch and play pool. I was really hungry as I did not have breakfast and we took such a long time to decide where to have our lunch. At last, we went to Buddy Hoagies which is near OPSS. The 8 of us (4 girls and 4 guys) took mrt to Yishun and took a shuttle bus to Orchid Country Club. We played nearly 2 hours of pool. It was fun, been so long since I have played. The shuttle bus was really smelly though, liked overcook eggs or sulphur smell. We had to endure that along the way.
I had fun today. It’s not every time we get to meet up like this.
Hope to go out again soon.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
POM & Accounting
Yay, end-semester exams are over!
POM was OK, I supposed. MCQs were quite easy. Essays and case-study were a little difficult. It doesn't help that I can't elaborate on the points. I already knew that some of the answers I wrote were wrong...
Accounting was OK too. I did the paper slowly but finished it on time. Majority, I think I did alright. It's only some little questions that I'm not too sure about.
Needless to say, I was really stressed earlier, before the papers. Nothing seemed to go in at all.
Anyway, holidays are here.
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Now that the Olympics 2008 is over, there's nothing much exciting going on. Unless, you want to count the Singapore table tennis fiasco.
Well, in about 2 years time, there's the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 and Singapore Youth Olympics 2010 to look forward to. Of course, in 2012, London will be hosting the Olympics. Winter sports is another sport I like, especially ice-skating.
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Tomorrow, schools island wide will be celebrating teachers' day. I wanted to go back to my secondary school. However, I will see 1st. Depending on a lot of factors, one of which is the some new rules about stepping into the school, since the principal has changed. I'm too sure about that... And to see if any other classmates are going back. Nothing is confirm, but I wish to go back.
POM was OK, I supposed. MCQs were quite easy. Essays and case-study were a little difficult. It doesn't help that I can't elaborate on the points. I already knew that some of the answers I wrote were wrong...
Accounting was OK too. I did the paper slowly but finished it on time. Majority, I think I did alright. It's only some little questions that I'm not too sure about.
Needless to say, I was really stressed earlier, before the papers. Nothing seemed to go in at all.
Anyway, holidays are here.
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Now that the Olympics 2008 is over, there's nothing much exciting going on. Unless, you want to count the Singapore table tennis fiasco.
Well, in about 2 years time, there's the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 and Singapore Youth Olympics 2010 to look forward to. Of course, in 2012, London will be hosting the Olympics. Winter sports is another sport I like, especially ice-skating.
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Tomorrow, schools island wide will be celebrating teachers' day. I wanted to go back to my secondary school. However, I will see 1st. Depending on a lot of factors, one of which is the some new rules about stepping into the school, since the principal has changed. I'm too sure about that... And to see if any other classmates are going back. Nothing is confirm, but I wish to go back.
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