Its another change of lifestyle again back to the good old days at my unit. To me it came as a shock on certain rules laid out, but think about it again, to fulfil my liability after uni will just hamper advancement to my career. 28 days. 17 May 2009 I am waiting for you!
But I am sure glad that my presence was a welcoming one because I play a tiny role in training the next batch of engineer dudes before they officially go on course and I will transit back to civilian life.
Rather lost at how to kick start OCIP meeting. At least I am still able to make it for symphonia's practice, 3 practice before the band goes on a break but no way there is going to be any because Sydney is fast approaching and I want to be prepared for it and not work at the eleventh hour. Sectionals.. Tutorship... Exco... How? *Lost..
Back at home to pick up my stuffs before booking in (this term sounds so familiar urgh!). 2 bags stuffed with things, comparatively lesser than before but still two bags. Boohoo.... Oh well, till the weekend when i see my lappy again....
Auf Wiedersehen!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Memories from the past
Attended my bro's speech and prize giving day and it brought back lots of memories from the past. Okay, the principle's speech today was a mega disater, communication course could really benefit him, since he is a PRINCIPLE! And G.O.H wasn't any better to0. Ask to give a speech in the end i see a powerpoint presentation. Argh.. turn off! Zzzz.... But yeah, applaude the effort for the students to make everyone feeling important to this event. *Clap clap clap!
Back to me. Every year my school's prize giving day is a fix event on the band calendar, and always we were asked to put on some kind of main performance because we were then the strongest arts group in the school.
Still remember during Sec 1 we have to do a dance routine with the band playing Carribean hideaway and every saturday after sec 1 practice we were just rehearsing away then came the "audition" to pick the best dancers to put up the show. Well, i was choosen to play in the main band so phew... escape! Haha.. but it was fun times.
Sec 2 did a display band performance so do lots of marching, fiddling with the horn, playing on the go.. and get super tan because always practice on parade square then when kena punishment is hands down on the scorching hot tar! so on and so forth..
Yeah yeah, every year get some top award for some subject like D&T (still wondering how i got it?) and my fav subject Geo! Proudly on display is the award for Outstanding CCA award as DM of the band. haha! =P Okay, hands down on my bro for getting top 3 in 'N' Level. Now, please do well for O's.. =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Back to me. Every year my school's prize giving day is a fix event on the band calendar, and always we were asked to put on some kind of main performance because we were then the strongest arts group in the school.
Still remember during Sec 1 we have to do a dance routine with the band playing Carribean hideaway and every saturday after sec 1 practice we were just rehearsing away then came the "audition" to pick the best dancers to put up the show. Well, i was choosen to play in the main band so phew... escape! Haha.. but it was fun times.
Sec 2 did a display band performance so do lots of marching, fiddling with the horn, playing on the go.. and get super tan because always practice on parade square then when kena punishment is hands down on the scorching hot tar! so on and so forth..
Yeah yeah, every year get some top award for some subject like D&T (still wondering how i got it?) and my fav subject Geo! Proudly on display is the award for Outstanding CCA award as DM of the band. haha! =P Okay, hands down on my bro for getting top 3 in 'N' Level. Now, please do well for O's.. =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Exam blues
Just want to do some different other than mugging! So out came my camera and fiddling on photoshop. Mug hard people! =) 
Auf Wiedersehen!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Friday, April 03, 2009
School's out!
Notice :: "You don't drop by people's house without saying Hello to the owners, same like here, please drop a Hi! or a wave to let me know you were here." - Nicholas -
finally at the end of 13 weeks. Currently still have one assignment due on Monday 2359 so its back to school on weekends (as usual) again. =(. and can't wait for this round of MAD exams to be over. It's really a pain knowing that there is 5 papers on 3 consecutive days. Ouch!
Alrights. Cleared of all presentations and all but one project. BGS presentation totally owned it, CT project i hope it can grow further. DM presentation really not worth mentioning. Mugging mode on, chiong for the finals. Need to save my grades... *urgh!
Okay, my first summer holiday is round the corner. A few exciting plans ahead. Hopefully my application for early resumption is approve in time (after a blunder made in misreading an email) and i can serve out the remaining days and offically ORD (**wonder will i get my testimonial?)
Planning on a backpack cum photo-journ trip to Bangkok. To use up my already paid for, cost accumulating budget airticket that is more expensive than what i can get at SIA now. I will print screen the latest emailer and post it up here soon. If possible, i will go, otherwise forfeit it la, not economically viable to keep it. Never fly budget airlines again.... NEVER!
Sydney is a GO! Excited for Aussie! G'day mate! =D
OCIP - It's really a dream to plan for one. Make it work!
Ok ok. System.out.println("Back to JAVA PROGRAMMING"); blogEntry.close();
Auf Wiedersehen!
finally at the end of 13 weeks. Currently still have one assignment due on Monday 2359 so its back to school on weekends (as usual) again. =(. and can't wait for this round of MAD exams to be over. It's really a pain knowing that there is 5 papers on 3 consecutive days. Ouch!
Alrights. Cleared of all presentations and all but one project. BGS presentation totally owned it, CT project i hope it can grow further. DM presentation really not worth mentioning. Mugging mode on, chiong for the finals. Need to save my grades... *urgh!
Okay, my first summer holiday is round the corner. A few exciting plans ahead. Hopefully my application for early resumption is approve in time (after a blunder made in misreading an email) and i can serve out the remaining days and offically ORD (**wonder will i get my testimonial?)
Planning on a backpack cum photo-journ trip to Bangkok. To use up my already paid for, cost accumulating budget airticket that is more expensive than what i can get at SIA now. I will print screen the latest emailer and post it up here soon. If possible, i will go, otherwise forfeit it la, not economically viable to keep it. Never fly budget airlines again.... NEVER!
Sydney is a GO! Excited for Aussie! G'day mate! =D
OCIP - It's really a dream to plan for one. Make it work!
Ok ok. System.out.println("Back to JAVA PROGRAMMING"); blogEntry.close();
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, March 07, 2009
A moment worth sharing
An incident happen today as i rush for class. It was pure carelessness that without warning i dropped my ez-link card while pulling the matric card from my pocket to gain entry into the school building. Could have been while i was waiting to cross the road or waiting at the traffic light.
So being a constant practice to print out lecture slides, i know, save the environment, but i want to take notes down mah! I send the file for printing and payment by ez-link card. To my surprise, i couldn't find the card in my pocket given that i clearly put the card in when i exit from the train station. Well... after searching for awhile i deemed the card lost. "Sianzness" sets in throughout the class.
Meanwhile, one kind soul tried calling me but i didn't pick up the phone. Until i received a message to call back that person which is actually a friend. Called back and to find out that my ez-link card was with her. Thank god! Thank you my friend!
Still can't believe that I am that lucky to recover back my card as i am prepared to bear the replacement cost. Perhaps is luck, but i think it was god's blessing and answer my prayer that the card can be found. It did! Thank you lord!
Auf Wiedersehen!
So being a constant practice to print out lecture slides, i know, save the environment, but i want to take notes down mah! I send the file for printing and payment by ez-link card. To my surprise, i couldn't find the card in my pocket given that i clearly put the card in when i exit from the train station. Well... after searching for awhile i deemed the card lost. "Sianzness" sets in throughout the class.
Meanwhile, one kind soul tried calling me but i didn't pick up the phone. Until i received a message to call back that person which is actually a friend. Called back and to find out that my ez-link card was with her. Thank god! Thank you my friend!
Still can't believe that I am that lucky to recover back my card as i am prepared to bear the replacement cost. Perhaps is luck, but i think it was god's blessing and answer my prayer that the card can be found. It did! Thank you lord!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, March 01, 2009
A Good Section
There was a buzz of activity to prepare us for something important coming up soon within my section and i was looking back at stuff we do in ns, was just wondering what is the essence of a good section. Alright, I have to exclude the fact that we bunk in together for almost 2 years of our lives, share the pain and torture, the fun and silly moments out field and overseas.
Could it be we never second guess each others action, each individual knows their task ahead and accomplish it without a doubt, take initiatives and motivate to help each other because loads we carry were unimaginably heavy knowing we still have a long walk ahead? Of course there are many other factors that made us who we were then.
I guess the real question now is, will i able to find such a level of teamwork in what i am doing today? If not, how would i be able to recreate the same level of efficiency and quality of work. Hmmm.... scratch heads..
Okay, back to preparing fieldpack and a variety of "showcase" items. Gosh... i will be stuck with this for another 10 years.
*now now... where is my helmet?
Auf Wiedersehen!
Could it be we never second guess each others action, each individual knows their task ahead and accomplish it without a doubt, take initiatives and motivate to help each other because loads we carry were unimaginably heavy knowing we still have a long walk ahead? Of course there are many other factors that made us who we were then.
I guess the real question now is, will i able to find such a level of teamwork in what i am doing today? If not, how would i be able to recreate the same level of efficiency and quality of work. Hmmm.... scratch heads..
Okay, back to preparing fieldpack and a variety of "showcase" items. Gosh... i will be stuck with this for another 10 years.
*now now... where is my helmet?
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Being a professional
obviously something bad has happen to prompt me into writing this. Alright here goes....
What's is true professionalism? In my personal opinion, professionalism is to be in the position to hand issues rationally for groups, committees or organization that one represents. Being a professional means putting oneself behind which ever organization one represents.
I tend to agree that there is a possibility of conflict in interest when working in a management level. Its a good mix of different character, personalities and behaviour. But when there is a conflict or problem arises, a professional should always take the stand of the organization itself especially so when the position acts as a voice for the entire organization to stakeholders.
It irks me so when there are unethicial people around, it irks me so when there are irrational people around. Yes, humans have emotions and of course the freedom to express it but when coming to addressing issues that affects the entire organization and personal, it is up most important that personal issues should never mix with work issues. Same goes to decision making.
Thus, organizations around the world have written code of conducts which are standard guidelines when come to handling professional issues. Many have spelt out that work comes before anything else. The might of many is the strength of one. Coming together to perform effectively as leaders, i wonder how far have we gone?
Auf Wiedersehen!
*Disclaimer - This post is written without the intention to harm any. Readers who found this offensive should take their opinions offline and approach directly to resolve any issues.
What's is true professionalism? In my personal opinion, professionalism is to be in the position to hand issues rationally for groups, committees or organization that one represents. Being a professional means putting oneself behind which ever organization one represents.
I tend to agree that there is a possibility of conflict in interest when working in a management level. Its a good mix of different character, personalities and behaviour. But when there is a conflict or problem arises, a professional should always take the stand of the organization itself especially so when the position acts as a voice for the entire organization to stakeholders.
It irks me so when there are unethicial people around, it irks me so when there are irrational people around. Yes, humans have emotions and of course the freedom to express it but when coming to addressing issues that affects the entire organization and personal, it is up most important that personal issues should never mix with work issues. Same goes to decision making.
Thus, organizations around the world have written code of conducts which are standard guidelines when come to handling professional issues. Many have spelt out that work comes before anything else. The might of many is the strength of one. Coming together to perform effectively as leaders, i wonder how far have we gone?
Auf Wiedersehen!
*Disclaimer - This post is written without the intention to harm any. Readers who found this offensive should take their opinions offline and approach directly to resolve any issues.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
hitting some green balls
I wish i have the power to slow time down. haiz...
Had a good run around town on thursday. I guess that's one of the perks of school being centralised. total distance is more than 4km i think, running through fort canning, clarke quay and back. And later on gym for awhile more before crashing out on the train home and nearly missed my stop. I applauded those people for blocking the door when i tried to alight even when i politely say "excuse me!". Wonderful eh? for a moment wonder where have kindness gone too.... Oh well, perhaps its time for me to train towards my first 10km race. I don't know what races are install in the coming months, but if training is done progressively i think its good time to sign up for one.
Tennis clinic is really helping me alot! thank you my lord! Even though having free coaching last time, i realized there are still quite a number of errors in my strokes. Perhaps its the language barrier that causes me to not fully understand what he is trying to say. Well, the strokes are correcting and the double backhand gives me lots of control on backhand serves and there is power in driving the ball down towards the opponent! Now is to have lots of self-practice to make sure it all comes naturally when i play next time. Hmm... (*look at my timetable) maybe one of those slots when i am free i will head down to kallang to play against the wall.
Overall, its good to get out for some sun. I think exercising regularly complements studying. Students tend to ground their butts to the chair and the only part that moves are their eyes reading left to right, line by line. Of course it breaks the monotony of studying. Well i just want to get tan that's all. hahah!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Had a good run around town on thursday. I guess that's one of the perks of school being centralised. total distance is more than 4km i think, running through fort canning, clarke quay and back. And later on gym for awhile more before crashing out on the train home and nearly missed my stop. I applauded those people for blocking the door when i tried to alight even when i politely say "excuse me!". Wonderful eh? for a moment wonder where have kindness gone too.... Oh well, perhaps its time for me to train towards my first 10km race. I don't know what races are install in the coming months, but if training is done progressively i think its good time to sign up for one.
Tennis clinic is really helping me alot! thank you my lord! Even though having free coaching last time, i realized there are still quite a number of errors in my strokes. Perhaps its the language barrier that causes me to not fully understand what he is trying to say. Well, the strokes are correcting and the double backhand gives me lots of control on backhand serves and there is power in driving the ball down towards the opponent! Now is to have lots of self-practice to make sure it all comes naturally when i play next time. Hmm... (*look at my timetable) maybe one of those slots when i am free i will head down to kallang to play against the wall.
Overall, its good to get out for some sun. I think exercising regularly complements studying. Students tend to ground their butts to the chair and the only part that moves are their eyes reading left to right, line by line. Of course it breaks the monotony of studying. Well i just want to get tan that's all. hahah!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
the new term
its going to be another 13 weeks of nightmare again. I already have 3 out of 4 assignments dished out to us. the IS mods are pretty much a repeat or to me a refresher course on what has been taught in poly.
introductory economics seems very interesting. haha! and now when i am seeing things from econs point of view. Opportunity cost! the opportunity cost of writing this entry is an additional hour of sleep. BGS well, into our first meeting and presentation is due week 11 which means there is loads of head time for us. Hopefully can complete the first draft and slowly tweak on the minor details in time for presentation.
actually just came back from band camp. The concert repertoire seems to be looking good, and now have to prac on radetzky march if the horn ensemble is going to perform. Good thing the drinking session didn't took place or i really wonder what level of damage would have been done. haha! And i didn't get much sleep. But well, had fun with the section and the band. the short ball game session behind national museum was fun, haha but didn't really get to work out. Yeah, got a glimps of fort canning park. Okay, a little mountain turtle since the place is just an escalator ride away. Shall explore one day.
Slacking 101. Today's sectionals was fruitful because we slack throughout as in my "lesson plan". Well, lips are next to numb and with a full band later on. haha! impossible to survive if we don't rest. Absolutely amaze at others energy level at 3am, sleeping bag race and sushi roll. OMG, i just not into such things at this hour. Gave NP band concert a missed, well, i am just to shagged out and was stoning all the way back home. I would have doze off in the concert hall if i went. Opps..!
Back to school tomorrow... sighs.. I want to go gym!
Auf Wiedersehen!
introductory economics seems very interesting. haha! and now when i am seeing things from econs point of view. Opportunity cost! the opportunity cost of writing this entry is an additional hour of sleep. BGS well, into our first meeting and presentation is due week 11 which means there is loads of head time for us. Hopefully can complete the first draft and slowly tweak on the minor details in time for presentation.
actually just came back from band camp. The concert repertoire seems to be looking good, and now have to prac on radetzky march if the horn ensemble is going to perform. Good thing the drinking session didn't took place or i really wonder what level of damage would have been done. haha! And i didn't get much sleep. But well, had fun with the section and the band. the short ball game session behind national museum was fun, haha but didn't really get to work out. Yeah, got a glimps of fort canning park. Okay, a little mountain turtle since the place is just an escalator ride away. Shall explore one day.
Slacking 101. Today's sectionals was fruitful because we slack throughout as in my "lesson plan". Well, lips are next to numb and with a full band later on. haha! impossible to survive if we don't rest. Absolutely amaze at others energy level at 3am, sleeping bag race and sushi roll. OMG, i just not into such things at this hour. Gave NP band concert a missed, well, i am just to shagged out and was stoning all the way back home. I would have doze off in the concert hall if i went. Opps..!
Back to school tomorrow... sighs.. I want to go gym!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
What a year.. it's sure good!
Yeah! let me start of by wishing everyone Happy New Year 2009!
indeed i have to agree with a greeting from a friend that 2008 was filled with lots of fun and excitement and of course there were moments of ups and downs too. Sure, the moments in camp will be dearly missed as we all have completed or "completed" our service. The sun-rise moment viewed on jurong island, i still must say simply breath-taking. The man-hunt, obviously not a fun thing to do but when duty calls, you have to.
Taiwan was the first highlight of the year, but it didn't get off to a good start as i flew off with a heavy heart but gradually, the mountains & valley and training wear it off. One day i shall go back there travelling round the island to visit and revisit places unexplored. R&R simply the best, let our hairs down and just have loads of fun before returning home and especially the comforts of my own bed. whahaha!
NDP was definitely the next highlight. Given a choice between guard duty and NDP, i will still pick NDP anytime. I am no big patriot but its a blast helping out as much as i possibly can to this big event up till the last day of official service which coincide with national day. fun-pack packing is sheer hard labour but the jokers around know how to mess around while getting the quota met.
The moment i have long been waiting for. the last highlight, to start Uni. Its all together a different lifestyle and experience. Late night of meetings and work, and mugging like i have never mug before for an exam. Geezz! And i get to actively play the horn again. Weeeeh! The first sem, tough and challenging but we sure do know how to add a little element of fun into school work to make it not monotonous. But oh dear, the amount of alcohol consumed the past 3 months surely account more than what i drank in years before 2008. hahahha!
yeah, there were bad moments too but i swore not to let these affect myself and as a result a happier life perhaps? Still gripping with the fact that my uncle has left us more than a year. i wish i can share what's going on. He will still be my inspiration and guide through life. =) God Bless.
2009 will be a busy year ahead. School work will begin to peak with heavier mods that i will be doing this year. band-wise, concert in feb and europe trip in august. i just need to get the instruments purchased and audits done. arrggghhh!!! let me rant for awhile. everything will be back to normal. hahahaha!
Till then....
Auf Wiedersehen!
indeed i have to agree with a greeting from a friend that 2008 was filled with lots of fun and excitement and of course there were moments of ups and downs too. Sure, the moments in camp will be dearly missed as we all have completed or "completed" our service. The sun-rise moment viewed on jurong island, i still must say simply breath-taking. The man-hunt, obviously not a fun thing to do but when duty calls, you have to.
Taiwan was the first highlight of the year, but it didn't get off to a good start as i flew off with a heavy heart but gradually, the mountains & valley and training wear it off. One day i shall go back there travelling round the island to visit and revisit places unexplored. R&R simply the best, let our hairs down and just have loads of fun before returning home and especially the comforts of my own bed. whahaha!
NDP was definitely the next highlight. Given a choice between guard duty and NDP, i will still pick NDP anytime. I am no big patriot but its a blast helping out as much as i possibly can to this big event up till the last day of official service which coincide with national day. fun-pack packing is sheer hard labour but the jokers around know how to mess around while getting the quota met.
The moment i have long been waiting for. the last highlight, to start Uni. Its all together a different lifestyle and experience. Late night of meetings and work, and mugging like i have never mug before for an exam. Geezz! And i get to actively play the horn again. Weeeeh! The first sem, tough and challenging but we sure do know how to add a little element of fun into school work to make it not monotonous. But oh dear, the amount of alcohol consumed the past 3 months surely account more than what i drank in years before 2008. hahahha!
yeah, there were bad moments too but i swore not to let these affect myself and as a result a happier life perhaps? Still gripping with the fact that my uncle has left us more than a year. i wish i can share what's going on. He will still be my inspiration and guide through life. =) God Bless.
2009 will be a busy year ahead. School work will begin to peak with heavier mods that i will be doing this year. band-wise, concert in feb and europe trip in august. i just need to get the instruments purchased and audits done. arrggghhh!!! let me rant for awhile. everything will be back to normal. hahahaha!
Till then....
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Bandits @ MINDS
as a follow up activity to LTAW '08, the bandits went down to MINDS school (pardon me if i spelled wrongly) @ Woodlands. Helped out with their Christmas party like blowing balloons, moving tables and chairs and manning their game station. Not forgetting about interacting with them and learning more about this group of people.
First impression. I thought the party will involve childrens but it actually turns out to be a party for adults. Yes, these are the people who work in places like KFC as cleaners or those who help pack the earphones for our SQ flights. Some were non-responsive to people, some were quite responsive to us while others were just well... not having a good mood that day.
I find it hard to believe at first that they are in the perhaps the same age group with me but only have the intellect of a children. It leads me to wonder how do they go about doing their day-to-day activities. For example, the game station requires coupons to play. The coupons are like money and it teaches them how to buy things. For us, it becomes second nature to use money with out much difficulity, but for them it sure seems hard to understand what a dollar is.
Well sometimes we need to nudge them a little to get them to throw a ball or maybe do some hidden stuffs so as to give them that sense of achievement like "accidentally" falling bowling pins just so they can be rewarded for their efforts. I applaude the other volunteers (non-smu) who are there weekly to help them despite being weighted by studies and not forgetting those who spend their careers just to help them.
My take away. I strongly believe that there are still many that needs our help. We just need to remember not to take what we have for granted. We go about doing simple task without difficulties but there are people who find it hard to do the same. Since we are able-bodied people, we should always stretch out our hands and help those in need. This will be one motivation to why i should head the next candle of the soul project. Perhaps the band should do a charity performance for them? lol...
Auf Wiedersehen!
First impression. I thought the party will involve childrens but it actually turns out to be a party for adults. Yes, these are the people who work in places like KFC as cleaners or those who help pack the earphones for our SQ flights. Some were non-responsive to people, some were quite responsive to us while others were just well... not having a good mood that day.
I find it hard to believe at first that they are in the perhaps the same age group with me but only have the intellect of a children. It leads me to wonder how do they go about doing their day-to-day activities. For example, the game station requires coupons to play. The coupons are like money and it teaches them how to buy things. For us, it becomes second nature to use money with out much difficulity, but for them it sure seems hard to understand what a dollar is.
Well sometimes we need to nudge them a little to get them to throw a ball or maybe do some hidden stuffs so as to give them that sense of achievement like "accidentally" falling bowling pins just so they can be rewarded for their efforts. I applaude the other volunteers (non-smu) who are there weekly to help them despite being weighted by studies and not forgetting those who spend their careers just to help them.
My take away. I strongly believe that there are still many that needs our help. We just need to remember not to take what we have for granted. We go about doing simple task without difficulties but there are people who find it hard to do the same. Since we are able-bodied people, we should always stretch out our hands and help those in need. This will be one motivation to why i should head the next candle of the soul project. Perhaps the band should do a charity performance for them? lol...
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Beyond 65km its only a dream
Took part in Let's Take A Walk 2008 stretches the past 2 days. It is a community service event and the main beneficiary was MINDS School. The entire team signed up for the 100km extreme walk which cover a few area in Singapore and we explored some places that we students won't normally go. For a start, post-band prac activity of wine, food and lots of chit chats the night before wasn't a good idea even though we all enjoyed that session. haha!
Flagged off at 8am and off we go! Head down towards the Southern Ridges, turn westward towards Science Park and Holland Village, Botanical Gardens, up north towards MacRitchie and Bishan before heading eastwards to Kembangan, Tampines and Pasir Ris.
Tampines was the 50km mark, which most of the team decide to fall out. No they are not losers, i really admire them as they are girls and walk long distance without any training. What got them going was really sheer determination.
By then, only 3 guys left standing (including me). This has no longer become a challenge against the elements but rather against ourselves. The muscle fatigue level has hit an all time high, and every step we took its pure agonising pain! Slowly, we make our way past the IKEA Tampines into Pasir Ris park for our 60km mark. By then, its already 1.30am Sunday. Made our way towards Downtown east to stock up on water supply.
Approx 65km mark. Our legs crumble and we could not finish the walk because the every next step we take the pain is beyond description. The remaining 30+ km hugs the eastern coast which made up of endless stretch of road and beaches before ending in school.
I may have done many route marches, but this walk is a totally different story. This is done purely without any training. Past experiences help, switch off your mind and just keep on walking. Quite proud of myself to accomplish this distance but now its only a dream to complete the remaining. Of course not forgetting to applaude to the rest too! Let's Take a Walk 2009 anyone? =D
Auf Widersehen!
Flagged off at 8am and off we go! Head down towards the Southern Ridges, turn westward towards Science Park and Holland Village, Botanical Gardens, up north towards MacRitchie and Bishan before heading eastwards to Kembangan, Tampines and Pasir Ris.
Tampines was the 50km mark, which most of the team decide to fall out. No they are not losers, i really admire them as they are girls and walk long distance without any training. What got them going was really sheer determination.
By then, only 3 guys left standing (including me). This has no longer become a challenge against the elements but rather against ourselves. The muscle fatigue level has hit an all time high, and every step we took its pure agonising pain! Slowly, we make our way past the IKEA Tampines into Pasir Ris park for our 60km mark. By then, its already 1.30am Sunday. Made our way towards Downtown east to stock up on water supply.
Approx 65km mark. Our legs crumble and we could not finish the walk because the every next step we take the pain is beyond description. The remaining 30+ km hugs the eastern coast which made up of endless stretch of road and beaches before ending in school.
I may have done many route marches, but this walk is a totally different story. This is done purely without any training. Past experiences help, switch off your mind and just keep on walking. Quite proud of myself to accomplish this distance but now its only a dream to complete the remaining. Of course not forgetting to applaude to the rest too! Let's Take a Walk 2009 anyone? =D
Auf Widersehen!
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Post exams
And so Term 1 end in a flash. Perhaps its due to the heavy workload i have that kept me working non-stop the moment i wake up till i decide to crash out for the night. What's work without fun eh? Definitely there lots of fun moments especially during LTB meetings where we will brainstorm and work out the fine details and then end of with camwhoring moments and when meetings are held at hostel... Woots! TAU HUAY!!!
IS mods are heavy and it isn't like what used to be during poly. But okay, with a little help from fellow poly mates, we still survive through SIS. Just make do with less sleep and fun time, and perhaps spending time in school during public holidays completing projects. Wahahahha!
Okay, exam period, 2 papers only but spend almost everyday in SRs and GSRs till late mugging. So last paper ends on Monday, and Tuesday start on JAVA course. Refresher for me, got clearer picture on certain key programming concepts. hope it will come in handy next term. Yeah, 5 days course "chiong" to complete in 4 days so my holidays officially start yesterday! Woots..!
Suppose to be in Bangkok now, but because of the airport siege, our group decide not to go even though i am still keen to go and well, perhaps witness what's going on in there despite the dangers. Well, one lesson learnt is not to travel budget, its my first flight and didn't manage to take off smoothly. The "no-refund" policy + political crisis doesn't go well together. haha! Well, we just have to see things from different stakeholder's point of view.
Without the "no-refund" policy, well, they would probably have nothing to cover the cost of operating that flight and in the end cost are passed to consumers and will budget airline be low-cost? From a tourist point of view, there is nothing we can do about the crisis there, its just unfortunate. But hey! we can still travel another date, but whether i will return back to that city third time round, well... let's leave it to another day to decide..
So meanwhile, there are still stuffs to do at home, in school. Shall have more tennis sessions, sparring with another player or against a training wall and GYM!!!. Keep fit, stay healthy. Lots of meeting, sectionals for band. *Yawns.... =D till then....
Auf Wiedersehen!
IS mods are heavy and it isn't like what used to be during poly. But okay, with a little help from fellow poly mates, we still survive through SIS. Just make do with less sleep and fun time, and perhaps spending time in school during public holidays completing projects. Wahahahha!
Okay, exam period, 2 papers only but spend almost everyday in SRs and GSRs till late mugging. So last paper ends on Monday, and Tuesday start on JAVA course. Refresher for me, got clearer picture on certain key programming concepts. hope it will come in handy next term. Yeah, 5 days course "chiong" to complete in 4 days so my holidays officially start yesterday! Woots..!
Suppose to be in Bangkok now, but because of the airport siege, our group decide not to go even though i am still keen to go and well, perhaps witness what's going on in there despite the dangers. Well, one lesson learnt is not to travel budget, its my first flight and didn't manage to take off smoothly. The "no-refund" policy + political crisis doesn't go well together. haha! Well, we just have to see things from different stakeholder's point of view.
Without the "no-refund" policy, well, they would probably have nothing to cover the cost of operating that flight and in the end cost are passed to consumers and will budget airline be low-cost? From a tourist point of view, there is nothing we can do about the crisis there, its just unfortunate. But hey! we can still travel another date, but whether i will return back to that city third time round, well... let's leave it to another day to decide..
So meanwhile, there are still stuffs to do at home, in school. Shall have more tennis sessions, sparring with another player or against a training wall and GYM!!!. Keep fit, stay healthy. Lots of meeting, sectionals for band. *Yawns.... =D till then....
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Project Imagine Nation "We Care"
Finally! LTB project is over! Now there is a huge sense of lost as we all break for exams and holidays before the mad rush come Jan'09. The project in general has been a massive success phase after phase. Phase 1 was our poster campaign that involve flooding the whole school with our posters, thank goodness the campus is not as huge as the other universities. haha! Otherwise we will have to stay overnight just to complete it.
Phase 2 - Computer Literacy Program. Stayed up till 4am to prepare the materials. Lots of screen shots and prepare presentation slides. It kinda hit me hard that as we computerized every system we have, many are still lack the basic fundamental skills in knowing how to use the computers. Well, I hope this program has prove to be much help because we not just equip them with knowledge, but a lifelong skill.
Phase 3 - Appreciation Week. Nothing much to mention, just a small event to reward people who gesture appreciation voluntarily to people who we often take for granted in our daily lives.
Phase 4 - Nerve wrecking! The most important concern was the turn out rate at the S.R. But there was a sigh of relief when there was a good mix of numbers from our beneficiaries and students. The speech from G.O.H one word Fantastic! Performance was entertaining and the food was good, except for that half tray of bee hoon left. LoL. Success! We nailed it. =D
Well, it all comes down to lots of fun and happenings during our weekly meetings, late nights and stressful days and the cam whoring moments (700+ shots in total). When everything just ends, it dwell on me that every waking moment for the past 12 weeks, this project has been running behind my mind on top of the other 4 mods. I will miss working with this bunch of people again. Can't wait for BBQ this friday. Weeeeeehhh!!!! Finally we meet to chill not work!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Phase 2 - Computer Literacy Program. Stayed up till 4am to prepare the materials. Lots of screen shots and prepare presentation slides. It kinda hit me hard that as we computerized every system we have, many are still lack the basic fundamental skills in knowing how to use the computers. Well, I hope this program has prove to be much help because we not just equip them with knowledge, but a lifelong skill.
Phase 3 - Appreciation Week. Nothing much to mention, just a small event to reward people who gesture appreciation voluntarily to people who we often take for granted in our daily lives.Phase 4 - Nerve wrecking! The most important concern was the turn out rate at the S.R. But there was a sigh of relief when there was a good mix of numbers from our beneficiaries and students. The speech from G.O.H one word Fantastic! Performance was entertaining and the food was good, except for that half tray of bee hoon left. LoL. Success! We nailed it. =D
Well, it all comes down to lots of fun and happenings during our weekly meetings, late nights and stressful days and the cam whoring moments (700+ shots in total). When everything just ends, it dwell on me that every waking moment for the past 12 weeks, this project has been running behind my mind on top of the other 4 mods. I will miss working with this bunch of people again. Can't wait for BBQ this friday. Weeeeeehhh!!!! Finally we meet to chill not work!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Mid-Term Break
its mid week of the mid-term break. Geez..! everyday just whisked by a million times faster than the blink of the eye. Ayee..... LTB project finally kicked off yesterday with our first ever computer literacy program. I am pretty amazed at the fact that the low level of computer skills people have when companies decided to fully roll out a information system for their staffs. I am so proud of my hand-outs la, after spending hours creating it before hitting the sack at 4am in the morning. I wish for more success..
back tracking. Mamma mia! wasn't delivering what i have expected. the storyline deviated quite a fair bit from the musical and the singing was off-key. But hey! the screen setting did make up a little adding realism to the story something that can't be achieve with stage props.
Had a gruelling exco retreat which coincides with my birthday sad to say. But work does goes on, charting plans for the next three years, new plans and initiatives for the whole band. Work is going to be crazy especially when we embark on our trip next year. We did have some fun, lunch at CHIJMES thrown in a surprise for me and get "tekan" by having to extinguish a forever burning candle flame. haha! thanks guys!
The ExCo
Well, beautiful sunday is coming very soon....
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Happy Sad moment
The week gone by somewhat quickly as always and the weather makes getting to school soaking wet. The F1 race weekend meant that lots of traffic diversion but have not affected me much. But took the extended MRT service to my advantage. Haha! 4 out of 5 days caught the last train home.
So happy that the LTB skit came out quite well and i like the idea about the clash of two leaders. Of course working on the script last minute because of lots of work waiting to be completed and a few more still left undone as i type. A few run through and it was show time on thursday. We pulled it off overall except for a minor technical glitch which well... wasn't really a big issue.
Friday came about with much excitement because of Symphonia's AGM which offically see me as taking over two appoinments within the section and the band. Geez! Yes, I am absolutely delighted to take over as the new Director for the Office of Logistic and Assets management which in layman terms the QM of the band and also the appoinment of section leader for the french horn section. With an overseas trip in the books, i see heavy responsibilities on top of the heavy workload. Geez... now i wonder how am i going to manage all that..? Anyway, celebrations continued at Ice Cold with beer and games and a continuation of cam-whoring.. Look at my facebook to see the tons of photos being tagged.
Saturday came about a great tennis game and a time to bade farewell to another of a ex-domestic helper or rather a family friend. Well, she played a critical role when my late uncle was around to fight the final battle before going up to god and then to continue supporting my aunt to raise my cousin. It is almost one year now, and she has decided to head back home for reasons i didn't find out. But yeah, I wished her well. Emotions ran high as tears came rolling down as she stepped into the departure area. Well, i am pretty sure Benji will grow up to be a good kid and recongize your role in his topsy turvy life up till now. =)
F1!!! Race was quite eventful and a long one too..! Without the Safety care being activated and/or the incident at the pit area, i am pretty confident that the prancing horse will be the victor of the inaugural Singapore GP. Well, it took an unprecedented twist and became a race for the underdogs in my opinion. One thing for sure, I am going to get the F1 passes for 2009 the moment is released!
So much said, back to working on yet another assignment. *inhales!
Auf Wiedersehen!
So happy that the LTB skit came out quite well and i like the idea about the clash of two leaders. Of course working on the script last minute because of lots of work waiting to be completed and a few more still left undone as i type. A few run through and it was show time on thursday. We pulled it off overall except for a minor technical glitch which well... wasn't really a big issue.
Friday came about with much excitement because of Symphonia's AGM which offically see me as taking over two appoinments within the section and the band. Geez! Yes, I am absolutely delighted to take over as the new Director for the Office of Logistic and Assets management which in layman terms the QM of the band and also the appoinment of section leader for the french horn section. With an overseas trip in the books, i see heavy responsibilities on top of the heavy workload. Geez... now i wonder how am i going to manage all that..? Anyway, celebrations continued at Ice Cold with beer and games and a continuation of cam-whoring.. Look at my facebook to see the tons of photos being tagged.
Saturday came about a great tennis game and a time to bade farewell to another of a ex-domestic helper or rather a family friend. Well, she played a critical role when my late uncle was around to fight the final battle before going up to god and then to continue supporting my aunt to raise my cousin. It is almost one year now, and she has decided to head back home for reasons i didn't find out. But yeah, I wished her well. Emotions ran high as tears came rolling down as she stepped into the departure area. Well, i am pretty sure Benji will grow up to be a good kid and recongize your role in his topsy turvy life up till now. =)
F1!!! Race was quite eventful and a long one too..! Without the Safety care being activated and/or the incident at the pit area, i am pretty confident that the prancing horse will be the victor of the inaugural Singapore GP. Well, it took an unprecedented twist and became a race for the underdogs in my opinion. One thing for sure, I am going to get the F1 passes for 2009 the moment is released!
So much said, back to working on yet another assignment. *inhales!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Time really flies
The weeks are flying past real fast. Currently working my way through another 3 assignment when just last week I submitted 2. Wooo...! Okay, perhaps something brief as i take sometime out working on an assignment.
Long days and late nights in school is getting into a routine now. And will always crash out as soon as i see my bed. Home is still the best place to be where there are good food kept for me to snack on late at night. Yeah, thanks to dad for assuring me don't have the need to drop by the hospital everyday to visit mum knowing that i still got tons of work to do. Oh well, she is fine now and taking a super long rest at home.
The polar bear gang got together to mug and help each other in Alice and Java. Yes, we swear we hate alice programming even though it is a wonderful teaching tool for beginner programmers. I am not a beginner but still forcing us to learn Java would be a old-school method that works best for me! Well, we have sent her back to wonderland now.
Long days and late nights in school is getting into a routine now. And will always crash out as soon as i see my bed. Home is still the best place to be where there are good food kept for me to snack on late at night. Yeah, thanks to dad for assuring me don't have the need to drop by the hospital everyday to visit mum knowing that i still got tons of work to do. Oh well, she is fine now and taking a super long rest at home.
The polar bear gang got together to mug and help each other in Alice and Java. Yes, we swear we hate alice programming even though it is a wonderful teaching tool for beginner programmers. I am not a beginner but still forcing us to learn Java would be a old-school method that works best for me! Well, we have sent her back to wonderland now.
I think its always inspirational to speak with someone who have years in the community service field and the group finally realize that our project is to large to manage and we have downscale the project to something manageable. (*exhales). this comes as part of the LTB course i am taking, to run a CSP project. On my own part, currently in the books of doing an expedition to somewhere with disable people. Shall release more info when things becomes more concrete.
The details are in!
Beautiful Sunday @ Esplanande Concert Hall
Beautiful Sunday @ Esplanande Concert Hall
Date: 12 Oct 2008
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Performers: SMU Symphonia! <--- I am in!
Okay, do come and support the band, if not, me since i have not been playing horn for the last 2 years, i am sure some people miss my playing. muahahah! okay, just kidding! =D Yeah, we had mooncake celebration after band and the freshies did lots of cam whoring. Woot! I will post the pics at a later date.
For now... FTB pics of my favourite activity!...
Auf Wiedersehen!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Battle of a different kind
Glad to survive 3rd week of school. Trying to meet all the deadlines for assginments and a formal presentation next week. Stress...! It a different kind of war i am fighting, I rather do ATEC again. haiz...
Lots of meeting over the past few days therefore end up going home late and by the time I settle down at home its quite late so just a little touch up on the assignments then doze off. Having a little problem waking the next day. Battery was almost drained out.
Thank god friday is a short day, so can get home early after having lunch with friends, did a short run around the neighbourhood and then fell into a deep afternoon snooze. Yesterday's CIP was damn slack, suppose to walk around to collect donations in school. Yes, we did our job, just that the concourse was so empty okay! So end up slacking at Subway. And by coincidence, one of the group member was a fellow campmate. haha! we had a funny way of explaining to the girls about the hierachy of the army.
SMU, NUS, NTU = Bridage
SMU = Battalion
Faculty = Company
so on and so forth... haha!
Have 2 symphonia practices already. First one was damn shagged due to long time never touch the horn, and yes, there was a drinking session at CHIJMES after band prac k! Second prac was much better. I reckon a few more practices i will be back in shape! Wee... Oh yah, there will be a beautiful sunday performance at esplanade on Oct 12. my debut over there... haha =)
Had a great bowling session on tuesday, smashing my personal best score! Pretty excited about my good buddy's plan for the next few years. Dinner at some nice pizza place in town and end up reaching just on the dot for band prac. Opps!
The rest of the platoon officially ORD this week. Happy for them.
Okay, enough slacking away... back to work!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Lots of meeting over the past few days therefore end up going home late and by the time I settle down at home its quite late so just a little touch up on the assignments then doze off. Having a little problem waking the next day. Battery was almost drained out.
Thank god friday is a short day, so can get home early after having lunch with friends, did a short run around the neighbourhood and then fell into a deep afternoon snooze. Yesterday's CIP was damn slack, suppose to walk around to collect donations in school. Yes, we did our job, just that the concourse was so empty okay! So end up slacking at Subway. And by coincidence, one of the group member was a fellow campmate. haha! we had a funny way of explaining to the girls about the hierachy of the army.
SMU, NUS, NTU = Bridage
SMU = Battalion
Faculty = Company
so on and so forth... haha!
Have 2 symphonia practices already. First one was damn shagged due to long time never touch the horn, and yes, there was a drinking session at CHIJMES after band prac k! Second prac was much better. I reckon a few more practices i will be back in shape! Wee... Oh yah, there will be a beautiful sunday performance at esplanade on Oct 12. my debut over there... haha =)
Had a great bowling session on tuesday, smashing my personal best score! Pretty excited about my good buddy's plan for the next few years. Dinner at some nice pizza place in town and end up reaching just on the dot for band prac. Opps!
The rest of the platoon officially ORD this week. Happy for them.
Okay, enough slacking away... back to work!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
First week of school
Finally I have survived through the first week of school. Overall, it has been a busy week with quite a number of stuffs to do. Its pretty hard to crank up a brain that basically lay most of the time dormant the past 2 years. Yes, i did suffer a little brain block when the profs asked question that i fully understand but took ages to generate the answer. Before i knew it, someone else shoots the answer out. Damn!
Assignments, presentations and projects have been dished out this week, yeah, so looks like i have a busy time ahead. A wide spread timetable looks too deciving now.. All the empty time slots are meant for me to do work!!! oh no!!
CCA day was wild! All the clubs went all out to get people to sign up. Of course being deprived of playing my french horn for almost 2 years. I jumped at the chance of signing up with the band. they are having a performance at esplanade soon!! Weee..! I am going to crash in the next practice ahead of other freshman. haha!
Being so hardwork and on the ball during the freshmen camp, my group went on a Ben n Jerry ice cream feast after CCA day thinggy at Cathay. 4 pints of ice cream surely put on some extra pounds on us. But who cares, ice cream more important at that point in time.
Alright, i better get back to my books. yes, you hear me right, BOOKS!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Assignments, presentations and projects have been dished out this week, yeah, so looks like i have a busy time ahead. A wide spread timetable looks too deciving now.. All the empty time slots are meant for me to do work!!! oh no!!
CCA day was wild! All the clubs went all out to get people to sign up. Of course being deprived of playing my french horn for almost 2 years. I jumped at the chance of signing up with the band. they are having a performance at esplanade soon!! Weee..! I am going to crash in the next practice ahead of other freshman. haha!
Being so hardwork and on the ball during the freshmen camp, my group went on a Ben n Jerry ice cream feast after CCA day thinggy at Cathay. 4 pints of ice cream surely put on some extra pounds on us. But who cares, ice cream more important at that point in time.
Alright, i better get back to my books. yes, you hear me right, BOOKS!
Auf Wiedersehen!
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