thanks for dinnner. u were not supposed to pay for it. but anyway, enjoy ur new phone. whoo hoo!
Monday, August 29, 2005
Happy birthday Ge
thanks for dinnner. u were not supposed to pay for it. but anyway, enjoy ur new phone. whoo hoo!
my day in the library
i was bored in the library today. and my fellow friends have already started reading their stuff. It's week 2!! so i felt compelled to disturb them. and Z was my 1st victim. ha.
while the rest are studying, dot is chatting!! ha.
hardworking z.
D, for listening. and for always being so non-judgmental, so attentive. and so fun. thank God for dots. =) i didn't noe u like black. hee.
and this is my new good friend. i acquired it for 66 bucks. so i shall make good use of my money and make her well worth it. meet Psychology. the 6th generation.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
my 1st attempt
My bro received some award for doing well in Chemistry/Physics. Hee. for the entire family to share in his moment of glory, i shall go n print it out tomorrow.
nice?
By the way, i think this is a really good way of making use of pictures that are badly taken. It also is very good if u are trying to capture an event, rather than a moment.
nice?
By the way, i think this is a really good way of making use of pictures that are badly taken. It also is very good if u are trying to capture an event, rather than a moment.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
gasp!
Cheryl has suddenly become allergic to chocolate.
this new flavour thing. i found at the mama shop at capitol building. near school. it's q nice. $1.70.
Qi
this new flavour thing. i found at the mama shop at capitol building. near school. it's q nice. $1.70.
Qi
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
A view from Philosophy class
previously when we daydreamed and looked out of the classroom's window, we'll see the field or the road or other school mates having recess. But now, we look out and see another building.
Qi
The most exhausting day
While i didn't plan for it, i realised that my time-table fits nicely into a 2-day week, including tax planning TA. How divine is that?
But it also means that each time i go to school, my mind is bombarded with information. And seriously challenged, especially after such a long break.
Today was physically tiring cos i slept at 1am and woke at 630am to run. Then i found myself running after the bus twice (once in heels!). And i walked about in my 'spanking new' campus. Now still settling passing people my old books and collecting new ones, etc.
My day began with 3 hours of Advanced Management Accounting. It turns out to be just as bad as i imagined it to be. But i thank God that i have settled my project group and i like everyone in it.
Prof attempted to make us be critical thinkers. He mentioned that SMU students were earning a reputation for using 'big' words without fully comprehending their meanings as quickly as earning one which announced that 'we are different (!)'.
Well well, so it became a full 3-hour lesson of breaking words into simpler words. Sometimes it was helpful, and sometimes i felt that we were just playing with words. But all in all, it did achieve the effect of having me think about whether i knew what i was talking about or what another person was talking about.
Management accounting--accounting for the management.
Management--in charge of allocation of resources
why must allocate?--a) resources are scarce, b) optimise input
Discussion of efficiency vs effectiveness--
efficiency=max output given specified amount of input and time
effectiveness=goal oriented
Another manangement duty--planning (includes budgeting), control function (which is really implementation of strategy), performance evaluation (including variance analysis)
After knowing a bit about management and what they do, what are management accountants for?
To help mgmt to achieve max efficiency and effectiveness by providing info.
Info--data that is decision relevant.
ok, i'm damn tired and i'm getting nowhere. and all that i've typed is a summary of my notes over 2 freaking slides. i just wanted to blog it. not really for an audience (sorry i bored u), but more as a recollection mechanism. Cos when i took notes, it was all over the place.
After AMA, i have philosophy of religion. which i enjoyed thoroughly. i wish to tell u more. but i'm dead beat. i'm goin to crash.
But it also means that each time i go to school, my mind is bombarded with information. And seriously challenged, especially after such a long break.
Today was physically tiring cos i slept at 1am and woke at 630am to run. Then i found myself running after the bus twice (once in heels!). And i walked about in my 'spanking new' campus. Now still settling passing people my old books and collecting new ones, etc.
My day began with 3 hours of Advanced Management Accounting. It turns out to be just as bad as i imagined it to be. But i thank God that i have settled my project group and i like everyone in it.
Prof attempted to make us be critical thinkers. He mentioned that SMU students were earning a reputation for using 'big' words without fully comprehending their meanings as quickly as earning one which announced that 'we are different (!)'.
Well well, so it became a full 3-hour lesson of breaking words into simpler words. Sometimes it was helpful, and sometimes i felt that we were just playing with words. But all in all, it did achieve the effect of having me think about whether i knew what i was talking about or what another person was talking about.
Management accounting--accounting for the management.
Management--in charge of allocation of resources
why must allocate?--a) resources are scarce, b) optimise input
Discussion of efficiency vs effectiveness--
efficiency=max output given specified amount of input and time
effectiveness=goal oriented
Another manangement duty--planning (includes budgeting), control function (which is really implementation of strategy), performance evaluation (including variance analysis)
After knowing a bit about management and what they do, what are management accountants for?
To help mgmt to achieve max efficiency and effectiveness by providing info.
Info--data that is decision relevant.
ok, i'm damn tired and i'm getting nowhere. and all that i've typed is a summary of my notes over 2 freaking slides. i just wanted to blog it. not really for an audience (sorry i bored u), but more as a recollection mechanism. Cos when i took notes, it was all over the place.
After AMA, i have philosophy of religion. which i enjoyed thoroughly. i wish to tell u more. but i'm dead beat. i'm goin to crash.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
1st day at school
Today was an exciting day in school. Cos my 1st class was actually the class i was TA (teaching assistant). And it turns out that i'm pretty alright. I managed to fiddle with the new system and get it right! whoo hoo.
And i have to say, it is refreshing to attend the same class again. And awfully comforting to find that i remember some things.
But the rest of the day turns out to be not as good as i hoped. Tuesdays are supposed to be my long days, where i have tax planning TA, Japanese and then Experiences in small biz consulting.
It turns out, i can't take Jap cos i have O level qualifications. In case u start thinking 'but of course!', it wasn't stated lor! it should have been when i started bidding, and not when i have spend 80over e-bucks on it. but it's ok, after i drop it, i'l be rich.
Upon finding out that Jap class is not for me, i decided not to sit in. What for right? Then i ran into C, who starts to talk to me about my modules and all. Then he manages to find this website that convinces me that i have to do IPR in order to graduate with a law major. I get a fright of my life. cos for all this while, i was convinced that i am done with all my law modules, having completed the required 5, with a maximum of 2 overlapping. But no, IPR, ITL and C law are compulsory, according to him.
And this translates to me having to do one more module (gone with my 3 module slack life) and me having wasted my time on a random law module. i was devastated.
So i go and see Adeline, my school's manager, who assures me that i'm fine. Phew. Major phew.
Then i happily go for my small biz consulting class. Which turns out to be, a lot nicer and informative than the reviews i got from my friends with regards to the style and content of the faculty.
When i really start to like it, i realise that i am short of a pre-requisite for the course! gasp!!
Marketing 101 is required for the course!!!! What for?
Boo. so i ask the prof for a waiver. And he agrees. but now i'm still waiting for the School of Business to allow me to bid for the course. Sigh sigh sigh. i really hope this gets through.
All this (arguably unnecessary) anxiety is making me tired. I am looking forward to AMA class tm. My only and final accounting core. I hope it's as fun as it looks.
On another note, the campus is gorgeous. and it is most encouraging of a lot of walking. its high ceilings and wide walkways also make me feel rather relaxed. And certainly keeps me from missing the greenery over at Bt Timah.
I didn't run tonight. Cos i'm saving it for tomorrow morning. It won't be long before my big toe swells to the size of my fist. and it also won't be long before i head to shops to get my new pair of New Balance running shoes. yay.
And i have to say, it is refreshing to attend the same class again. And awfully comforting to find that i remember some things.
But the rest of the day turns out to be not as good as i hoped. Tuesdays are supposed to be my long days, where i have tax planning TA, Japanese and then Experiences in small biz consulting.
It turns out, i can't take Jap cos i have O level qualifications. In case u start thinking 'but of course!', it wasn't stated lor! it should have been when i started bidding, and not when i have spend 80over e-bucks on it. but it's ok, after i drop it, i'l be rich.
Upon finding out that Jap class is not for me, i decided not to sit in. What for right? Then i ran into C, who starts to talk to me about my modules and all. Then he manages to find this website that convinces me that i have to do IPR in order to graduate with a law major. I get a fright of my life. cos for all this while, i was convinced that i am done with all my law modules, having completed the required 5, with a maximum of 2 overlapping. But no, IPR, ITL and C law are compulsory, according to him.
And this translates to me having to do one more module (gone with my 3 module slack life) and me having wasted my time on a random law module. i was devastated.
So i go and see Adeline, my school's manager, who assures me that i'm fine. Phew. Major phew.
Then i happily go for my small biz consulting class. Which turns out to be, a lot nicer and informative than the reviews i got from my friends with regards to the style and content of the faculty.
When i really start to like it, i realise that i am short of a pre-requisite for the course! gasp!!
Marketing 101 is required for the course!!!! What for?
Boo. so i ask the prof for a waiver. And he agrees. but now i'm still waiting for the School of Business to allow me to bid for the course. Sigh sigh sigh. i really hope this gets through.
All this (arguably unnecessary) anxiety is making me tired. I am looking forward to AMA class tm. My only and final accounting core. I hope it's as fun as it looks.
On another note, the campus is gorgeous. and it is most encouraging of a lot of walking. its high ceilings and wide walkways also make me feel rather relaxed. And certainly keeps me from missing the greenery over at Bt Timah.
I didn't run tonight. Cos i'm saving it for tomorrow morning. It won't be long before my big toe swells to the size of my fist. and it also won't be long before i head to shops to get my new pair of New Balance running shoes. yay.
Monday, August 22, 2005
cheryl the murderer
this morning i bathed my dog. then i slathered some kind of insecticide on him to kill the ticks that have been killing him.
then about 1 hour later, he started puking.
he ran around and puked simultaneously.
he was an active puking machine.
then he was foaming at the mouth.
then my dad drove him to the vet. registered a fever 40.1 degrees (dog's normal is 38.4). now he's warded for observation. cos the vet said he might just collapse.
how? i'm damn worried la.
then about 1 hour later, he started puking.
he ran around and puked simultaneously.
he was an active puking machine.
then he was foaming at the mouth.
then my dad drove him to the vet. registered a fever 40.1 degrees (dog's normal is 38.4). now he's warded for observation. cos the vet said he might just collapse.
how? i'm damn worried la.
Friday, August 19, 2005
boo
so today was a really lazy day. having not slept last nite, i went to bed at 8am and woke at 3pm. come to think of it, that's really little sleep right?
i managed to do nothing till 7pm when i decided that i wasn't feeling so good, i needed to run. so i did. 43 mins worth. this time a bit longer cos i didn't do short sprints. was in no mood to push myself. instead, i listened to a sermon as i was running. Lifted my mood slightly.
I just went to collect the bed, with the help of my sis' boyfriend. We also assembled it. He also helped me to move some stuff around the room. it amazes me how my sis can stand around and talk and look so busy. And when u think about it, u realise she's done nothing. but it'l be too late by then.
With all the furniture in my room, it looks ready for a new guest. only that it's so messy now it's unimaginable. i'd love to post a picture. but the thot of taking it, uploading to my com then to Picasa then onto bloggerbot then writing a caption kills. now u noe the effort i put in to make my blog so pictorial (or so i think).
my room can indeed be divided into 2 sections and still be spacious enough for comfort. which is really really a good thing. cos i don't want Minori and i to be stepping on each others' toes.
now i'm bloggin, ignoring the mess that's screaming at me to take care of it. boo. i'm so tired and i'm sniffy and i have a match tomorrow. but Minori is coming tomorrow as well. how?
It's amazing how i get myself into this kind of shit. now i'm goin to attempt to pull myself out of it. argh.
i managed to do nothing till 7pm when i decided that i wasn't feeling so good, i needed to run. so i did. 43 mins worth. this time a bit longer cos i didn't do short sprints. was in no mood to push myself. instead, i listened to a sermon as i was running. Lifted my mood slightly.
I just went to collect the bed, with the help of my sis' boyfriend. We also assembled it. He also helped me to move some stuff around the room. it amazes me how my sis can stand around and talk and look so busy. And when u think about it, u realise she's done nothing. but it'l be too late by then.
With all the furniture in my room, it looks ready for a new guest. only that it's so messy now it's unimaginable. i'd love to post a picture. but the thot of taking it, uploading to my com then to Picasa then onto bloggerbot then writing a caption kills. now u noe the effort i put in to make my blog so pictorial (or so i think).
my room can indeed be divided into 2 sections and still be spacious enough for comfort. which is really really a good thing. cos i don't want Minori and i to be stepping on each others' toes.
now i'm bloggin, ignoring the mess that's screaming at me to take care of it. boo. i'm so tired and i'm sniffy and i have a match tomorrow. but Minori is coming tomorrow as well. how?
It's amazing how i get myself into this kind of shit. now i'm goin to attempt to pull myself out of it. argh.
Do u have an extra bed?
So i've been on a frenzy looking for an extra bed because i'l be hosting a japanese tenant for a year. i'm extremely excited about the idea. Naturally, i scoured yahoo auctions, my favourite second-hand store to look for one.
Found something that looks like my present bed, which is a good thing, cos then the whole "my room has a theme" nonsense can hold. It costs $60, with the mattress and it brand new. I decided to involve my mum on the decision making so i dragged her to look at it. She was most critical (that's what mothers are for) and absolutely disbelieving about it.
At that point, i was really anxious to secure the deal. cos i thot it was a good one and i knew that there was another buyer interested. (in fact, the other buyer didn't bother with bargaining like i did and immediately bidded for it) But seeing my mum's apprehension, and remembering another of my life's rules ( i have many) that says "Your parents know best". i decided to listen.
My mum then suggested that i call my aunties to ask if they have an idle bed lying around (haha). And it turns out that my DaKooMa (biggest auntie who is also older than my father) has one and the mattress is new! And it's free!
I'm picking it up later. whoo hoo.
On another lighter note, i was discussing with E about me needing a bed and all.
Me: so do u have an extra bed that u can loan to me for a year?
E: for what?
Me: oh, i'm hosting a japanese friend for one year in my room.
E: (pauses to think) no need la. I thought Japanese people like to sleep on the floor?
Found something that looks like my present bed, which is a good thing, cos then the whole "my room has a theme" nonsense can hold. It costs $60, with the mattress and it brand new. I decided to involve my mum on the decision making so i dragged her to look at it. She was most critical (that's what mothers are for) and absolutely disbelieving about it.
At that point, i was really anxious to secure the deal. cos i thot it was a good one and i knew that there was another buyer interested. (in fact, the other buyer didn't bother with bargaining like i did and immediately bidded for it) But seeing my mum's apprehension, and remembering another of my life's rules ( i have many) that says "Your parents know best". i decided to listen.
My mum then suggested that i call my aunties to ask if they have an idle bed lying around (haha). And it turns out that my DaKooMa (biggest auntie who is also older than my father) has one and the mattress is new! And it's free!
I'm picking it up later. whoo hoo.
On another lighter note, i was discussing with E about me needing a bed and all.
Me: so do u have an extra bed that u can loan to me for a year?
E: for what?
Me: oh, i'm hosting a japanese friend for one year in my room.
E: (pauses to think) no need la. I thought Japanese people like to sleep on the floor?
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Zoo
on Tuesday, i went to the zoo with 3 friends, of which one of them is my future tenant. She's from Nagoya, Japan. It was a really good experience. I felt pretty proud of Singapore for having done so well at keeping the zoo and making it really fun to be at.
I also went to the Night Safari, which i felt was very educational and romantic. But i was too tired by then to be snapping away. Moreover, flash photography wasn't allowed.
If u have the time, do drop by the zoo. Bongo Burgers will be re-opened soon!
a major attraction at the tourist attraction
Qi
I also went to the Night Safari, which i felt was very educational and romantic. But i was too tired by then to be snapping away. Moreover, flash photography wasn't allowed.
If u have the time, do drop by the zoo. Bongo Burgers will be re-opened soon!
a major attraction at the tourist attraction
Qi
How?
Today i had touch training, as i have been the last few weeks. It actually takes place every Mon, Wed and Fri. But i only go for Wed and Fri ones cos Mon is meant for newcomers.
Training went on fairly well. I questioned a drill pretty thoroughly (as pleasantly as I can). It wasn't that i didn't get how it works, but rather i doubted (a) that it is beneficial to the play and (b) even if it was, the complexity of it makes it virtually impossible for it to be used on the field.
To deal with (a), my coach went through everything slow-mo. It all looked fairytale-like as people were 'breaking through'. However, i noted that the defence line was playing the demo kind of defence where they reacted really slowly. But it certainly helps with the identification of gaps and all. So ya, i decided that i can agree that it works.
But my (b) doubt wasn't attended to. So i requested coach to run the drill at normal pace. And it was a fair mess. But well, when everyone got used to the drill, it was smoother and it achieved the effect of having us react to defence line rather than sticking closely to a set drill. I had my doubts cleared. And i was convinced. Most of the time, i just want to be convinced. So i ask prying questions. Pls don't let me get to u. I'm just trying to understand. I will try to be tactful.
This is one small part of the training. After the drills, we proceeded to playing games, which i enjoy thoroughly. And once again, i was the substitute. I understand that it's nothing to be proud of, so wat the hell am i doing, blogging about it?
Well, it's cos i'm troubled about it. And i learnt today that it is common for gals to have to let out their frustration by talking about it. (i talk a lot. So i'm not a pent-up person. hahahah) I have told 2 most dear people to me about it. But i'm still thinking about it. How ar?
I'm thinking of quitting. sigh
Let me provide reasons. hee. making lists is one of my talents.
1) i feel demoralised. And it's not making me feel good about myself.
let me explain. it's not that i only do things that make me feel good. cos if so, i would never have taken up rugby, to begin with. It's just that now i feel rather unfairly judged where skills and fitness is concerned. And i don't see why i have to put up with it.
2) it's time to move on. I intend to channel my energies to something else. Haven't thought of what exactly. but it's likely to be active and calorie-burning.
3) I don't like it that my appetite increases when i train. I feel stronger and all. But it's not that big a deal. And i do feel good. But not that good.
4) i don't like to attend training. I don't mix with the people there well. i feel awfully different from them. but i'm not very good at socialising. it's really just me i guess. Everytime i have to force myself to go. And it shouldn't be like that right?
5) I feel like i'm being treated like a kid in training. I'm an adult. And i'm a good person. not some childish adult.
argghhh. i'm complaining. it's bad. but i'l be praying about it. cos i remember that the last time i prayed about joining a club, God responded in such a nice way. I'l hear what He has to say this time.
Training went on fairly well. I questioned a drill pretty thoroughly (as pleasantly as I can). It wasn't that i didn't get how it works, but rather i doubted (a) that it is beneficial to the play and (b) even if it was, the complexity of it makes it virtually impossible for it to be used on the field.
To deal with (a), my coach went through everything slow-mo. It all looked fairytale-like as people were 'breaking through'. However, i noted that the defence line was playing the demo kind of defence where they reacted really slowly. But it certainly helps with the identification of gaps and all. So ya, i decided that i can agree that it works.
But my (b) doubt wasn't attended to. So i requested coach to run the drill at normal pace. And it was a fair mess. But well, when everyone got used to the drill, it was smoother and it achieved the effect of having us react to defence line rather than sticking closely to a set drill. I had my doubts cleared. And i was convinced. Most of the time, i just want to be convinced. So i ask prying questions. Pls don't let me get to u. I'm just trying to understand. I will try to be tactful.
This is one small part of the training. After the drills, we proceeded to playing games, which i enjoy thoroughly. And once again, i was the substitute. I understand that it's nothing to be proud of, so wat the hell am i doing, blogging about it?
Well, it's cos i'm troubled about it. And i learnt today that it is common for gals to have to let out their frustration by talking about it. (i talk a lot. So i'm not a pent-up person. hahahah) I have told 2 most dear people to me about it. But i'm still thinking about it. How ar?
I'm thinking of quitting. sigh
Let me provide reasons. hee. making lists is one of my talents.
1) i feel demoralised. And it's not making me feel good about myself.
let me explain. it's not that i only do things that make me feel good. cos if so, i would never have taken up rugby, to begin with. It's just that now i feel rather unfairly judged where skills and fitness is concerned. And i don't see why i have to put up with it.
2) it's time to move on. I intend to channel my energies to something else. Haven't thought of what exactly. but it's likely to be active and calorie-burning.
3) I don't like it that my appetite increases when i train. I feel stronger and all. But it's not that big a deal. And i do feel good. But not that good.
4) i don't like to attend training. I don't mix with the people there well. i feel awfully different from them. but i'm not very good at socialising. it's really just me i guess. Everytime i have to force myself to go. And it shouldn't be like that right?
5) I feel like i'm being treated like a kid in training. I'm an adult. And i'm a good person. not some childish adult.
argghhh. i'm complaining. it's bad. but i'l be praying about it. cos i remember that the last time i prayed about joining a club, God responded in such a nice way. I'l hear what He has to say this time.
Monday, August 15, 2005
Sleepless in Sunshine
i woke real early today to give Chippy a bath, after receiving a very serious warning from my dad. He suggested that we give Chippy away if i continue to skimp on his baths. So i gave him a really good scrub today. Now he's sleeping soundly. And not so scratchy anymore.
After that i went for a run. A good 40mins, not including a warm-down walk. I feel so proud. Ha. When i returned from the run i had a talk with my parents. They just got back from Manila. It feels nice chatting about nothing in particular with them. I was tempted to have breakfast with them, but i was too sweaty.
Later i'm goin to see the dentist! i'm just a little excited. Cos it's been quite a while since i saw one and i'm curious about the state of my teeth, from a professional's point of view. I'm going to arm myself with a book, for the infamous wait outside the dentist's office. whoo hoo.
For the record, this snail-loving me kicked one just now while running. i certainly hope it survived the little leap.
After that i went for a run. A good 40mins, not including a warm-down walk. I feel so proud. Ha. When i returned from the run i had a talk with my parents. They just got back from Manila. It feels nice chatting about nothing in particular with them. I was tempted to have breakfast with them, but i was too sweaty.
Later i'm goin to see the dentist! i'm just a little excited. Cos it's been quite a while since i saw one and i'm curious about the state of my teeth, from a professional's point of view. I'm going to arm myself with a book, for the infamous wait outside the dentist's office. whoo hoo.
For the record, this snail-loving me kicked one just now while running. i certainly hope it survived the little leap.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
i'm burnt
i just realised just how sunburnt i am. Bathing in warm water feels like little pins raining down on me. Not enough to pierce me, but enough to prick me.
talking about a sun-burn. Got it when i was playing the league for touch today. It was a good game, against Wantoks B. While we didn't win (we drew 2-2), my team was happy. Cos we tried our best and i suppose our victory also came from the cameraderie built up on the field and the corporate desire to win.
If it's anything, we felt it today.
talking about a sun-burn. Got it when i was playing the league for touch today. It was a good game, against Wantoks B. While we didn't win (we drew 2-2), my team was happy. Cos we tried our best and i suppose our victory also came from the cameraderie built up on the field and the corporate desire to win.
If it's anything, we felt it today.
whoo hoo
hi. i have nothing substantial to say, again. But i have to tell u, today i attended NTU Comms Studies production. It was enjoyable (parts of). And i was impressed by the fact that despite the small cast, the turn-out was good. But then to begin with, i think their single faculty is about the size of the entire SMU.
And another happy thing: i am the proud owner of a Samsung Z500! i'm how cool. My dad got it for me from Manila. I'm how happy. The phone is damn power-packed and chio. Love it. But i tink i have to seriously get to noe how to use it, cos at present, i'm so accustomed to my Nokia phone.
I'l load the pictures later. whoo hoo!
And another happy thing: i am the proud owner of a Samsung Z500! i'm how cool. My dad got it for me from Manila. I'm how happy. The phone is damn power-packed and chio. Love it. But i tink i have to seriously get to noe how to use it, cos at present, i'm so accustomed to my Nokia phone.
I'l load the pictures later. whoo hoo!
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Therapy
Today i got home early. So i was thinking, wat shall i do with my time? There were a few choices.
a) make a skirt. (yes, i do these things)
b) pack my room (in hope of a tenant)
c) read up on the course outlines and lesson plans.
i ended up baking cookies instead. They didn't turn out all that great. cos i wasn't supposed to melt the butter but i did. hee.
But at least it's edible. But a little on the buttery side. i attempted to make variations using the chocolate at home. Well, it turns out that my 'choc-chip cookies' are indeed edible, but tasty and irresistible will be a different story.
I'm done baking. I have now 2 small pots of cookies. it's fun. And while i was at it, it's very relaxing. Cos u let ur mind wander (not that i don't usually) for that moment. The 'feel-good' effect comes close to that of retail therapy. This falls in the same category as sewing therapy and making earrings therapy.
Not bad hor, these therapy methods. Cos at the end of it, u reap nice things that u can share with others. whoo hoo.
a) make a skirt. (yes, i do these things)
b) pack my room (in hope of a tenant)
c) read up on the course outlines and lesson plans.
i ended up baking cookies instead. They didn't turn out all that great. cos i wasn't supposed to melt the butter but i did. hee.
But at least it's edible. But a little on the buttery side. i attempted to make variations using the chocolate at home. Well, it turns out that my 'choc-chip cookies' are indeed edible, but tasty and irresistible will be a different story.
I'm done baking. I have now 2 small pots of cookies. it's fun. And while i was at it, it's very relaxing. Cos u let ur mind wander (not that i don't usually) for that moment. The 'feel-good' effect comes close to that of retail therapy. This falls in the same category as sewing therapy and making earrings therapy.
Not bad hor, these therapy methods. Cos at the end of it, u reap nice things that u can share with others. whoo hoo.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Proximity vs True
My fren B is in the army now. And top of his prayer request list is "God, pls let me ORD". Yesterday he asked me, "Will i find true friends in Uni?"
B just got accepted into NUS Law and he'll be in time to use the Bukit Timah campus recently vacated (and stripped of signboards) by SMU. Darn proud of him. I was optimistic about it. Optimistic that he'll find friends he'l keep for life as well as horrid people he'l earmark for an equally long time.
Friends.
Sounding simple enough, yet at times seeming so cluttered with unnecessary emotions and complications. i have conveniently (in my accountant-trained mind) broadly categorised them into 2 sections, namely the proximity-based and the 'true' friends.
True friends surpass distance and time not spent together. They are the type of people you don't have to meet everyday. In fact, after long periods of time, u meet and talk with all the familarity intact.
Proximity-based friends are more interesting. They are the people u see really often cos u work together or simply meet often. U talk about almost everything. Sometimes the things that are shared may even be heartfelt or 'secret'. People see u together a lot. The frequency meets and the interests collide. There is so much to talk about. But when term ends or the project is handed in or the time-table is altered and it's just not so convenient to meet anymore, it's an 'out of sight, out of mind' thing. These are ur proximity friends.
But all in all, both categories are still friends. And definitely worth keeping and worth putting in the effort for. =)
B just got accepted into NUS Law and he'll be in time to use the Bukit Timah campus recently vacated (and stripped of signboards) by SMU. Darn proud of him. I was optimistic about it. Optimistic that he'll find friends he'l keep for life as well as horrid people he'l earmark for an equally long time.
Friends.
Sounding simple enough, yet at times seeming so cluttered with unnecessary emotions and complications. i have conveniently (in my accountant-trained mind) broadly categorised them into 2 sections, namely the proximity-based and the 'true' friends.
True friends surpass distance and time not spent together. They are the type of people you don't have to meet everyday. In fact, after long periods of time, u meet and talk with all the familarity intact.
Proximity-based friends are more interesting. They are the people u see really often cos u work together or simply meet often. U talk about almost everything. Sometimes the things that are shared may even be heartfelt or 'secret'. People see u together a lot. The frequency meets and the interests collide. There is so much to talk about. But when term ends or the project is handed in or the time-table is altered and it's just not so convenient to meet anymore, it's an 'out of sight, out of mind' thing. These are ur proximity friends.
But all in all, both categories are still friends. And definitely worth keeping and worth putting in the effort for. =)
Sunday, August 07, 2005
$5 haircuts!
Today i went to cut my hair. It was just a trim. I wanted the thick fringe that i had before the musical. I had to thin my fringe for the wig i had to wear for it. So today i decided i shall revive the look. I also trimmed the back a little. It was a small change but i hope it'l encourage more ardent hair growth.
To thick fringes! whoo hoo! =)
my new haircut.
Qi
To thick fringes! whoo hoo! =)
my new haircut.
Qi
Friends meeting up
It was a nice friday evening when 4 friends decided to meet up. What else was there to do, besides eat? the only other obvious choice was to drink. But most of the drinking places were a little on the noisy and crowded side. So we settled on desserts at NYDC. It was most enjoyable, with a lot of laughing.
i look forward to more laughing sessions.
5 people sharing 3 sinful dishes.
Qi
i look forward to more laughing sessions.
5 people sharing 3 sinful dishes.
Qi
Friday, August 05, 2005
Of CEO Talks and Book Launches
This is just about the start of my 4th year in SMU and i have finally attended my first CEO talk and book launch. All in a matter of 2 days. Was tellin J that we are truly the epitome of 'zo bo' (do nothing in dialect). But it's kinda fun.
Realised that CEO talks is a time when students get to rub shoulders with profs and staff get to rub shoulders with outsider big-shots and permutations continue. Students may also attempt to be noticed by profs by bravely approaching the microphone to ask the invited guest a question.
Tony Fernandaz was the speaker this time. And i must say, i was entertained. He certainly is a passionate man. And i think he has left great impressions on the people who work for AirAsia.
The book launch was also very interesting. The speeches presented by Prof Hunter and Prof Tommy Koh did quite a bit to inspire the importance of reading. I also think that one of the ways to prevent cultivating an SMU crowd only capable of being 'different' on the outside would be to encourage reading for purposes other than just academic ones.
All in all, it was a good time. And definitely more fruitful than my wake-up-at-3pm days. But i love them all! whoo hoo!
Realised that CEO talks is a time when students get to rub shoulders with profs and staff get to rub shoulders with outsider big-shots and permutations continue. Students may also attempt to be noticed by profs by bravely approaching the microphone to ask the invited guest a question.
Tony Fernandaz was the speaker this time. And i must say, i was entertained. He certainly is a passionate man. And i think he has left great impressions on the people who work for AirAsia.
The book launch was also very interesting. The speeches presented by Prof Hunter and Prof Tommy Koh did quite a bit to inspire the importance of reading. I also think that one of the ways to prevent cultivating an SMU crowd only capable of being 'different' on the outside would be to encourage reading for purposes other than just academic ones.
All in all, it was a good time. And definitely more fruitful than my wake-up-at-3pm days. But i love them all! whoo hoo!
Pagoda Street
Today i went to watch Pagoda Street. A musical production by a bunch of Singaporean students who studied overseas. It was enjoyable really and we certainly have lots to learn. For example, their sponsorship was fantastic (not that ours weren't). Given perhaps their connections were good. But i think a lot of effort went into it as well. Their programme booklet and tickets were well done, especially for a small-scale production like theirs (perhaps because of ample money from sponsors).
Another thing that i thought was quite cute was this video that they showed on a TV at the reception area that chronicled their rehearsals as well as charity visits. It gave the audience a slight idea of the work that goes on behind the glitz and glamour shown on stage. But i don't noe whether some might think that this may be unprofessional and 'schoolish'.
Some of the lines were rather smart. And i did in fact like the general story. However, there is indeed room for improvement, as with most musicals.
What Pagoda did for me was to stir up some nostalgia. I do miss Anything Goes. And I feel so proud of having been part of an awesome production. Pagoda also showed me that musicals is actually a very powerful tool that can be used for many purposes. In this case it was for charity. They invited some people from the beneficiary. And other than allowing them to watch the show, it also reminded the audience that the money spent in support was for a meaningful purpose. I certainly hope it has a perpertuating effect.
the leads. The female lead being someone who does TV shows too.
The cheongsams on the girls in the background actually belong to the Four Flowers from Anything Goes. I personally felt that the era of Pagoda Street was pretty confusing. The lead was wearing washed out Levi's.
Another thing that i thought was quite cute was this video that they showed on a TV at the reception area that chronicled their rehearsals as well as charity visits. It gave the audience a slight idea of the work that goes on behind the glitz and glamour shown on stage. But i don't noe whether some might think that this may be unprofessional and 'schoolish'.
Some of the lines were rather smart. And i did in fact like the general story. However, there is indeed room for improvement, as with most musicals.
What Pagoda did for me was to stir up some nostalgia. I do miss Anything Goes. And I feel so proud of having been part of an awesome production. Pagoda also showed me that musicals is actually a very powerful tool that can be used for many purposes. In this case it was for charity. They invited some people from the beneficiary. And other than allowing them to watch the show, it also reminded the audience that the money spent in support was for a meaningful purpose. I certainly hope it has a perpertuating effect.
the leads. The female lead being someone who does TV shows too.
The cheongsams on the girls in the background actually belong to the Four Flowers from Anything Goes. I personally felt that the era of Pagoda Street was pretty confusing. The lead was wearing washed out Levi's.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
this is for you. =)
my fave song at the moment:
you are my covering
in you i have everything
you're all that i need
my world is complete
how precious your offering
it's not about what i can bring
it's your sacrifice that has brought me in
into the holy of holies
i fall at your feet
declare you're my king
i cast my cares before you
your peace shall reign in me
i fall at your feet
declare you're my king
i live my life in worship
your grace abounds in me.
Old Campus Tour
31 July 2005 marks the last day of SMU's ownership of the Bukit Timah campus. This is a rather hurried tour as i was really tired. hee.
The corridor i pass when i go and bathe after touch trainings.
The corridor i pass when i go and bathe after touch trainings.
Monday, August 01, 2005
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