Tuesday, July 05, 2011
6:17 PM /
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大学で日本語を勉強をするかどうかわからない。大変だろうと思う。
そして、大学で日本語を勉強をすれば、日本に１年住んでなくてはいけない。日本に住むながら、生物学研究をしなくてはいけない。日本語にあまり上手ではないから、日本での生活は大変で不便かもしれない。
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生物学か地理学か生物学と地理学を勉強しますか。
大学か外で日本語をべんきょうするか。
ロンドンかマンチェスターかサンフランシスコかロサンゼルスで勉強をするか。
決められないから、心配するね！
そして、大学で日本語を勉強をすれば、日本に１年住んでなくてはいけない。日本に住むながら、生物学研究をしなくてはいけない。日本語にあまり上手ではないから、日本での生活は大変で不便かもしれない。
ーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
生物学か地理学か生物学と地理学を勉強しますか。
大学か外で日本語をべんきょうするか。
ロンドンかマンチェスターかサンフランシスコかロサンゼルスで勉強をするか。
決められないから、心配するね！
Saturday, April 30, 2011
1:38 PM /
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Yesterday, we saw the Councillors do the AYLC mass dance "Do Ya".
Never thought I'd miss AYLC so much; not after hearing that song and seeing the enthusiastic dancers did all the memories started flooding in:
The late nights in school prepping up for aylc
The rehearsals in the audi as a panelist, with teachers scrutinising your poise
The nerve-wrecking moments onstage with Minister
The briefings with the various comms
The strict standards expected and imposed on us
The late-night action plan preparation and revisions
The impending fear of last-minute changes and miscommunications
The sheer tireness
The fac trainings and briefings
The logistical nightmares
The struggle to host the lantern-releasing
The last-minute learning of the OC dance
The crazy photo-taking session
The uber fun and high lcd afternoon
The writing of that long goodbye message on the Ops Room board
The awesome cheer from the OC over the phone
The last-minute rush to pack for India trip
The reflections typing over email
The sending off at the airport
The flight to India
Busy and harsh as it was, I never thought I would miss this event. But now, looking back, it has helped me grown a lot and has left much wonderful memories, of council, my brothers and friends, and certainly the escape from academics. But what really counted was that I may never get to experience something so awesome ever again. And that's what made aylc special, unique.
And I hope you guys feel it too, and make aylc 2011 even greater. Cuz we started it off and now it's time to share the experience. Wish I could be part of it, but I guess it's time to move on.
Back to biology!
Never thought I'd miss AYLC so much; not after hearing that song and seeing the enthusiastic dancers did all the memories started flooding in:
The late nights in school prepping up for aylc
The rehearsals in the audi as a panelist, with teachers scrutinising your poise
The nerve-wrecking moments onstage with Minister
The briefings with the various comms
The strict standards expected and imposed on us
The late-night action plan preparation and revisions
The impending fear of last-minute changes and miscommunications
The sheer tireness
The fac trainings and briefings
The logistical nightmares
The struggle to host the lantern-releasing
The last-minute learning of the OC dance
The crazy photo-taking session
The uber fun and high lcd afternoon
The writing of that long goodbye message on the Ops Room board
The awesome cheer from the OC over the phone
The last-minute rush to pack for India trip
The reflections typing over email
The sending off at the airport
The flight to India
Busy and harsh as it was, I never thought I would miss this event. But now, looking back, it has helped me grown a lot and has left much wonderful memories, of council, my brothers and friends, and certainly the escape from academics. But what really counted was that I may never get to experience something so awesome ever again. And that's what made aylc special, unique.
And I hope you guys feel it too, and make aylc 2011 even greater. Cuz we started it off and now it's time to share the experience. Wish I could be part of it, but I guess it's time to move on.
Back to biology!
Sunday, January 02, 2011
6:17 PM /
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"Start of Something" by Cast of Britannia High
Saturday, October 09, 2010
1:00 AM /
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Sometimes I take my hat off to Petra, my mentor.
She could be so calm and patient with us when we mix up those confusing DNA sequences or get fooled by all that complex molecular biology.
She could be so accomodating to suit her work schedule to fit ours so we could have our lab sessions when we could make it.
She could be so selfless by helping us with some of the techniques when we were away for exams or when it was convenient for her.
She could be so tolerant of all the nonsense and nuisances going on around her.
She could be so nice not pulling a black face when we failed to meet expectations or where away and left her to help us during peak periods.
She could be so humorous even though we were slow in our work and seemed utterly clueless at times.
She could be so accomodating to laugh along with us and contribute to our crazy jokes and suans.
She could be so intellectual to make biology sound so idiot-proof and to partake in those sophisticated philosophical discussions.
I wished I could possess those traits of hers and be a lot more tolerant, smiley and accomodating. Perhaps then I would be happier, as well as those around me. And really, I shouldn't get mad at the littlest things or keep trying to find faults. Or I'm just making matters worst. WAKE UP, ALAN!
P.S. And on a side note, I hope you'll wake up too and do your job. Cuz I'm really sick and tired of having to do yours. Sometimes you seem to care, but it's not the care we need. And when we need you most, man, I wished you were there for us. And of course, you'll never understand the pile-ups we are going through, nor the stress and hard-pressed time we're having to deal with. Let alone the emotional and mental bearing on us all. C'mon, can't you see how much we're going through? Can't you see how much we risk losing or have lost just to help you, when you could continue without having to face all that harshness? Isn't it time you helped us or showed some concern? Or maybe do your job better? Step up to it, we know you can. (And stop wasting your time on ridiculous, self-profiting pursuits, please). And yes, you can't just drop a bomb as and when you feel like it. Or evade ever so often. Save the guilty claims if you really care.
Oh and just for the records, do not get mistaken... this is not a post about PW.
She could be so calm and patient with us when we mix up those confusing DNA sequences or get fooled by all that complex molecular biology.
She could be so accomodating to suit her work schedule to fit ours so we could have our lab sessions when we could make it.
She could be so selfless by helping us with some of the techniques when we were away for exams or when it was convenient for her.
She could be so tolerant of all the nonsense and nuisances going on around her.
She could be so nice not pulling a black face when we failed to meet expectations or where away and left her to help us during peak periods.
She could be so humorous even though we were slow in our work and seemed utterly clueless at times.
She could be so accomodating to laugh along with us and contribute to our crazy jokes and suans.
She could be so intellectual to make biology sound so idiot-proof and to partake in those sophisticated philosophical discussions.
I wished I could possess those traits of hers and be a lot more tolerant, smiley and accomodating. Perhaps then I would be happier, as well as those around me. And really, I shouldn't get mad at the littlest things or keep trying to find faults. Or I'm just making matters worst. WAKE UP, ALAN!
P.S. And on a side note, I hope you'll wake up too and do your job. Cuz I'm really sick and tired of having to do yours. Sometimes you seem to care, but it's not the care we need. And when we need you most, man, I wished you were there for us. And of course, you'll never understand the pile-ups we are going through, nor the stress and hard-pressed time we're having to deal with. Let alone the emotional and mental bearing on us all. C'mon, can't you see how much we're going through? Can't you see how much we risk losing or have lost just to help you, when you could continue without having to face all that harshness? Isn't it time you helped us or showed some concern? Or maybe do your job better? Step up to it, we know you can. (And stop wasting your time on ridiculous, self-profiting pursuits, please). And yes, you can't just drop a bomb as and when you feel like it. Or evade ever so often. Save the guilty claims if you really care.
Oh and just for the records, do not get mistaken... this is not a post about PW.
Friday, September 24, 2010
8:58 PM /
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as inferiority fills your heart and mind, you shy away, question yourself, feel defeated.
but in contentment, you may seek solace.
think of how you were so small and unassuming, and how far you've been today.
it's unexpected.
and think of how you're naturally disadvantaged somehow.
it's not your fault.
it then becomes easier to bow down and accept it.
for it becomes more painful if you can't.
and you hurt yourself, and collaterally, others.
self pity?
self contentment.
for beauty lies in contentment and a heart that's true, that's good-natured.
and it's what would make you triumphant, what would make you deserving.
but in contentment, you may seek solace.
think of how you were so small and unassuming, and how far you've been today.
it's unexpected.
and think of how you're naturally disadvantaged somehow.
it's not your fault.
it then becomes easier to bow down and accept it.
for it becomes more painful if you can't.
and you hurt yourself, and collaterally, others.
self pity?
self contentment.
for beauty lies in contentment and a heart that's true, that's good-natured.
and it's what would make you triumphant, what would make you deserving.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
11:11 PM /
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Tomorrow, let's shine.
It's our day, it's our stage.
Go, Council!
It's the start of a brand new day.
(though it's the start of the end of me)
It's our day, it's our stage.
Go, Council!
It's the start of a brand new day.
(though it's the start of the end of me)
Sunday, May 16, 2010
10:14 AM /
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Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me
For sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
- 'That's What Friends are For' from the movie 'The Fox and the Hound'
Knowing you can always count on me
For sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
- 'That's What Friends are For' from the movie 'The Fox and the Hound'