Friday, May 29, 2009
12:23 AM /
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To those concerned, thanks loads. I'm fine now.
Yes, monday was an extremely emo-ish day. I think yeesing's referring to me on her blog but tht's nt the main point. I guess I'm btr now. Gta be more resilient, as ms thz said earlier on in the year when i tried to sneak a nap in class.
Welfare's launching Umbrella Svcs Project tmr, by yong zhi, zimin, qian hui and weely!
The team rocks I tell u. They came in early and went off late for 3 days. Why? Cuz they hand-painted the umbrellas and varnished them using a tiny brush. Hardworking & meticulous, they've been great people! Oh, sotong the entertainer and geri the artist too. Must really thank them all for all their hard work.
At this juncture, I'd also like to thank the Welcome Banner & PAD/PET ppl! You guys did great, initiating new projects to improve student welfare.
Alright, gtg to bed. Drained now.
Yes, monday was an extremely emo-ish day. I think yeesing's referring to me on her blog but tht's nt the main point. I guess I'm btr now. Gta be more resilient, as ms thz said earlier on in the year when i tried to sneak a nap in class.
Welfare's launching Umbrella Svcs Project tmr, by yong zhi, zimin, qian hui and weely!
The team rocks I tell u. They came in early and went off late for 3 days. Why? Cuz they hand-painted the umbrellas and varnished them using a tiny brush. Hardworking & meticulous, they've been great people! Oh, sotong the entertainer and geri the artist too. Must really thank them all for all their hard work.
At this juncture, I'd also like to thank the Welcome Banner & PAD/PET ppl! You guys did great, initiating new projects to improve student welfare.
Alright, gtg to bed. Drained now.
Monday, May 25, 2009
7:49 PM /
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"One thing led to another! & dot dot dot!"
Sense of responsibility? Oh yes, indeed.
Promise? Oh right, that.
Dedication? Oh and that too.
I must have been a fool.
Whatever, maybe I expect too much. But tht's just an excuse.
& dont worry, I wont ask you for help unless you offer.
& so I tell myself: "Resilience, Alan!"
But who am I kidding.
Sense of responsibility? Oh yes, indeed.
Promise? Oh right, that.
Dedication? Oh and that too.
I must have been a fool.
Whatever, maybe I expect too much. But tht's just an excuse.
& dont worry, I wont ask you for help unless you offer.
& so I tell myself: "Resilience, Alan!"
But who am I kidding.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
6:03 PM /
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How do you tell someone (s)he's wrong?
How do you tell someone you're unhappy with em?
How do you tell someone that without hurting?
I guess that has been one of my greatest problems. I'm afraid what I say might offend others, pressurise others and such. And so, I choose to shut up and solve the problems myself. But ever so often, I meet with little success, if any to speak of.
But if I change, perhaps I'll be greeted with stares and annoyance, possibly not greeted at all.
Perhaps that's the price leaders have to pay; an essential sacrifice for effectiveness.
Or perhaps it's just me.
Sorry for the reflective tone.
How do you tell someone you're unhappy with em?
How do you tell someone that without hurting?
I guess that has been one of my greatest problems. I'm afraid what I say might offend others, pressurise others and such. And so, I choose to shut up and solve the problems myself. But ever so often, I meet with little success, if any to speak of.
But if I change, perhaps I'll be greeted with stares and annoyance, possibly not greeted at all.
Perhaps that's the price leaders have to pay; an essential sacrifice for effectiveness.
Or perhaps it's just me.
Sorry for the reflective tone.
Friday, May 22, 2009
11:14 PM /
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I guess I've bitten off more than I can chew.
Perhaps it's time I slowed down and clear the mess.
I used to be so enthusiastic, taking this, choosing that, but I guess it's taking its toll on me now.
Screwed. Whatever I thought I'd manage well is screwed. Honestly, I feel bad towards those who have had to bear the brunt of my poor management. While some things are still salvageable now, they arent all that easy anymore.
What used to be easy isnt so straightforward anymore. What used to be reliable just isnt so. What used to be inviting simply irks.
But who am I to blame other than myself right? Yes, I know I can blame others but if it would not be justified for if I hadnt stretched myself this much, I could very well have managed it btr, without others' help. Then I wouldnt have to waste time waiting and get it solved.
Work piles up. Breathers melt down. I really would like to blame and rant and mutter but I guess it wouldnt be right if I did so for after all, it's my fault that I am what I am today. This state of affairs, is perhaps all my doing. I shld have been more discerning.
If I were more discerning, I'd have more time to focus and excel, more time to tire myself out, more time to chase for work, more time to deal with the sh*t you gave me, more time to cool myself down.
Idk, perhaps it's time I switch into overpower and settle all these, my creation or not. Somehow, post-exam period should be fun-filled (save for the getting-back-results-and-suffering-a-near-faint-experience), relaxed and all that.
But it doesnt seem so.
When I get home, the routine goes: switch on comp, open Words, type with left hand, eat dinner with the right, figure out problems, look at clock, express shock at the midnight indication, frantically save and shut down, go to bed, toss in bed, sleep at 1.
I don't know how I'm gonna ride through this, but I'd better. Why? Cuz I dont want him to crumble, her to be disappointed, them to be angry and you to evade.
Perhaps it's time I slowed down and clear the mess.
I used to be so enthusiastic, taking this, choosing that, but I guess it's taking its toll on me now.
Screwed. Whatever I thought I'd manage well is screwed. Honestly, I feel bad towards those who have had to bear the brunt of my poor management. While some things are still salvageable now, they arent all that easy anymore.
What used to be easy isnt so straightforward anymore. What used to be reliable just isnt so. What used to be inviting simply irks.
But who am I to blame other than myself right? Yes, I know I can blame others but if it would not be justified for if I hadnt stretched myself this much, I could very well have managed it btr, without others' help. Then I wouldnt have to waste time waiting and get it solved.
Work piles up. Breathers melt down. I really would like to blame and rant and mutter but I guess it wouldnt be right if I did so for after all, it's my fault that I am what I am today. This state of affairs, is perhaps all my doing. I shld have been more discerning.
If I were more discerning, I'd have more time to focus and excel, more time to tire myself out, more time to chase for work, more time to deal with the sh*t you gave me, more time to cool myself down.
Idk, perhaps it's time I switch into overpower and settle all these, my creation or not. Somehow, post-exam period should be fun-filled (save for the getting-back-results-and-suffering-a-near-faint-experience), relaxed and all that.
But it doesnt seem so.
When I get home, the routine goes: switch on comp, open Words, type with left hand, eat dinner with the right, figure out problems, look at clock, express shock at the midnight indication, frantically save and shut down, go to bed, toss in bed, sleep at 1.
I don't know how I'm gonna ride through this, but I'd better. Why? Cuz I dont want him to crumble, her to be disappointed, them to be angry and you to evade.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
3:59 PM /
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Exams are officially over!!
*Pops champagne*
Overall, they were okay though i screwed my humanities. Math paper 2 as well. Apparently, Mr Tan and company decided to make it tougher. Oh well. Was super unsure about all my answers, esp when y'know, you dun get a whole number, or you cannot prove sth?
Had SMP later. Ms Wong was nice, as usual. Haha. Actually, we are done alr, but just that it wasnt very erm, novel? So we had to extend it. Next few weeks will be hiong Java and Chem.Comm (our topic's downright tough, but let's jyjy!)... Went to Vivo for lunch and got birthday presents for friends, with zq.
Yes, you must be wondering why I'm home now and not out with my class. Simply cuz i have been having stomachaches since sunday and i needed to get home by 3 to see a doctor. Haish. It's gastric i was told. It still aches now after taking the medicine. Hasnt been absorbed i think.
& worst, Gastric means i need a controlled diet, which means less coffee :O and less tom yam :O:O Damn.
That aside, cca starts this fri. Yes, to your deepest horrors for some of you. "No break after mid-years!" some may grumble. That's so true, but oh well. Smiling will do it :D It's not that bad, really.
"Jiawen, stay tough and ride through this!"
*Pops champagne*
Overall, they were okay though i screwed my humanities. Math paper 2 as well. Apparently, Mr Tan and company decided to make it tougher. Oh well. Was super unsure about all my answers, esp when y'know, you dun get a whole number, or you cannot prove sth?
Had SMP later. Ms Wong was nice, as usual. Haha. Actually, we are done alr, but just that it wasnt very erm, novel? So we had to extend it. Next few weeks will be hiong Java and Chem.Comm (our topic's downright tough, but let's jyjy!)... Went to Vivo for lunch and got birthday presents for friends, with zq.
Yes, you must be wondering why I'm home now and not out with my class. Simply cuz i have been having stomachaches since sunday and i needed to get home by 3 to see a doctor. Haish. It's gastric i was told. It still aches now after taking the medicine. Hasnt been absorbed i think.
& worst, Gastric means i need a controlled diet, which means less coffee :O and less tom yam :O:O Damn.
That aside, cca starts this fri. Yes, to your deepest horrors for some of you. "No break after mid-years!" some may grumble. That's so true, but oh well. Smiling will do it :D It's not that bad, really.
"Jiawen, stay tough and ride through this!"
Sunday, May 10, 2009
10:56 PM /
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Heyyo,
Happy mummy/mama/ma/mum day!
Woke up at 11am this morning. So early. Yawns. Crawled outta bed and got ready to go down to Vivo w Marcus to get lunch to celebrate mummy's day for mummy.
Initially, I intended to make sushi but well, it's exam period. (& I still think sushi counts as cooking)
So we went down to get Subway set meals and sushi from MarketPlace. Oh yes, if you wanna get some off-the-shelf good sushi, try MarketPlace. It's awesome. I always get it from there.
After that, brought it home (albeit missing a chance to go to PageOne to get a card cuz of the sushi which threated to gas us). Had a great lunch and luckily they enjoyed it. Esp dad cuz he didnt really like all these sandwichy stuff. But I guess it changed his mind on it. We had italian bmt (slurps!), subway meltz, teriyaki chicken and chicken breast.
Time check now: 11.13pm.
11.13pm?! Did I just miss The Queen on okto? Damn.
& I'm still procrastinating over math, which kinda leads me to think that if I end up failing math, it's just me.
"I just gotta resist."
Happy mummy/mama/ma/mum day!
Woke up at 11am this morning. So early. Yawns. Crawled outta bed and got ready to go down to Vivo w Marcus to get lunch to celebrate mummy's day for mummy.
Initially, I intended to make sushi but well, it's exam period. (& I still think sushi counts as cooking)
So we went down to get Subway set meals and sushi from MarketPlace. Oh yes, if you wanna get some off-the-shelf good sushi, try MarketPlace. It's awesome. I always get it from there.
After that, brought it home (albeit missing a chance to go to PageOne to get a card cuz of the sushi which threated to gas us). Had a great lunch and luckily they enjoyed it. Esp dad cuz he didnt really like all these sandwichy stuff. But I guess it changed his mind on it. We had italian bmt (slurps!), subway meltz, teriyaki chicken and chicken breast.
Time check now: 11.13pm.
11.13pm?! Did I just miss The Queen on okto? Damn.
& I'm still procrastinating over math, which kinda leads me to think that if I end up failing math, it's just me.
"I just gotta resist."
Friday, May 08, 2009
8:51 PM /
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& today spells the end of most papers.
Left with math paper 2 on tues.
Overall, the exams were not really well done. Idk, just felt very unprepared for MYEs this year. Maybe cuz i've been putting in a lot less effort during term time. But it sure was a crazy ride:
1. Physics started to make sense (tho i think i'll still just-pass)
2. HCL was relatively easy. Best is O's are of this standard.
3. Math was less intimidating while Chem provoked quite some of thought
4. Geog & SS were simply screwed. Geog! ):
And so was the preparation:
1. Chem in a day
2. Bio in a day
3. Physics in 2 days, of which most of it was done sitting for 3hrs straight at Gloria Jean's
4. Bio induced a tantrum in me
5. First attempt at paraphrasing for Geog
As for now, I shall spend the rest of today (and maybe tmr) relaxing before psycho-ing myself to LOVE MATH (?!) and study for it. Stop tht shocked expression.
Left with math paper 2 on tues.
Overall, the exams were not really well done. Idk, just felt very unprepared for MYEs this year. Maybe cuz i've been putting in a lot less effort during term time. But it sure was a crazy ride:
1. Physics started to make sense (tho i think i'll still just-pass)
2. HCL was relatively easy. Best is O's are of this standard.
3. Math was less intimidating while Chem provoked quite some of thought
4. Geog & SS were simply screwed. Geog! ):
And so was the preparation:
1. Chem in a day
2. Bio in a day
3. Physics in 2 days, of which most of it was done sitting for 3hrs straight at Gloria Jean's
4. Bio induced a tantrum in me
5. First attempt at paraphrasing for Geog
As for now, I shall spend the rest of today (and maybe tmr) relaxing before psycho-ing myself to LOVE MATH (?!) and study for it. Stop tht shocked expression.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
3:53 PM /
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(At the top of a slope)
A: "Roll!"
(Pushes B downhill)
A: "Gee! Hedge!"
*Crash*
B's head bears the pressure when the force spread over the area of his little cranium.
& just like that I rmbr 2 formulae. Amusing eh?
P.S. An hedge is a line of people or objects forming a barrier.
A: "Roll!"
(Pushes B downhill)
A: "Gee! Hedge!"
*Crash*
B's head bears the pressure when the force spread over the area of his little cranium.
& just like that I rmbr 2 formulae. Amusing eh?
P.S. An hedge is a line of people or objects forming a barrier.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
5:42 PM /
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WHAT A COINCIDENCE!
To think physics made sense to 2 otherwise completely no-link people at the same time. :D
That aside, Happy 14th Birthday to my brother, Marcus!
Good luck for MYEs everyone! 10 days to freedom!
To think physics made sense to 2 otherwise completely no-link people at the same time. :D
That aside, Happy 14th Birthday to my brother, Marcus!
Good luck for MYEs everyone! 10 days to freedom!
Friday, May 01, 2009
11:34 PM /
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Heyyo, happy may day! & Happy 17th Birthday Chern Yi!
Have you been good and visited the sc blog/ivle for the PETs? Hopefully you did cuz they rly do help.
Anw, went to IMM with PA Y4s 09 (except sw who was happily away in m'sia.) and mojojojo (i mean, jo). Studied at various spots incl Mos Burger (before getting politely chased out. Yes, politely's the key word), the noisy n warm Sky Garden (Vivo's more conducive), Mac's and Subway.
Apparently, jess found Sky Garden conducive for it gives her btr conc. Not for me I guess. I mean, how to conc when you get influenced by small children to play this let's-fight-with-water-bottle-swords game. Hey, not childish; young at heart.
Bought food and purposely ate slowly so that we won't get chased out. But cldnt rly do it as Mac's cuz we felt bad since so many ppl were waiting for seats.
Subway was woah. We shared a subway meal and my GC became Jo's canvas:
Have you been good and visited the sc blog/ivle for the PETs? Hopefully you did cuz they rly do help.
Anw, went to IMM with PA Y4s 09 (except sw who was happily away in m'sia.) and mojojojo (i mean, jo). Studied at various spots incl Mos Burger (before getting politely chased out. Yes, politely's the key word), the noisy n warm Sky Garden (Vivo's more conducive), Mac's and Subway.
Apparently, jess found Sky Garden conducive for it gives her btr conc. Not for me I guess. I mean, how to conc when you get influenced by small children to play this let's-fight-with-water-bottle-swords game. Hey, not childish; young at heart.
Bought food and purposely ate slowly so that we won't get chased out. But cldnt rly do it as Mac's cuz we felt bad since so many ppl were waiting for seats.
Subway was woah. We shared a subway meal and my GC became Jo's canvas:
See? So nice right? I bet even if you're a math genius, you can't do it this well (yes, no eqns needed). & art triumphs over math!
And then it went into Yujie's hands:
& math triumphs over art. Yes, he used y=mx+c eqns for the lines. Argh!
Anw, I must say that it was rly fun studying with them though not as productive cuz of the environs. Looking forward to tmr's session at Vivo's Moonbucks/Sunbucks/Mars Bucks/Mars Bar/Venus Flytrap! I mean, Starbucks.
P.S I'm amazed at my hp cam's resolution, cuz it turned out hideous on the hp screen. Shi4 chou3 de lor.