Hellooo....actually I'm quite reluctant to post an entry now but since I have nothing much to do while waiting for my hair to dry, I'll just update you on what's happening now (if anyone is actually reading this at all...haha...)
Hmm, I'm sure some of you already know that my timetable for this Semester is crazy: I'll be going to school everyday as opposed to last Sem in which I had a free day and shorter hours. AND compared to last Sem, my current modules are not as interesting as last Sem's (I'm doing Stats and research methods for Psych, Japanese Studies, Geog (again),French, and Perfumes and Cosmetics). Japanese Studies was a Faculty requirement and Geog was a module taken out of desperation.So far, what I thought would be interesting was not, due to the lecturer - the Perfumes and Cosmetics one - and what might be boring -Stats, without a doubt - seemed to provide a glimmer of hope. As for French, lectures only start next week so hopefully it will make going to school a more enjoyable experience.
AND for Geog alone we have 4 projects, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!?! Anyway, I'm just gonna leave it to God, even though it's easier said than done, and try not to put so much stress on myself whenever I picture my timetable in my mind...
Oh ya..I got a new laptop! It's the same as Joan's, a Fujitsu S Series which costs the same as hers (I overlooked the GST Component!) and no, it doesn't have a name yet (in case you were still wondering, Duc). Even though it's not as nice and chic as the Macbook or even the Toshiba Protege, it seems more durable and reliable. Moreover, I have SO much more freedom! No fights and hassles with the little emo Emperor of the house and the speed is sooo much faster! My files are more organised and I can classify files and data the way I want it to be done! :D
Anyway, today was really an experience indeed. I decided to participate in my church's Netball Superleague cos this is the first time that Netball was introduced into the Heart.Sports category and I haven't played Netball for Ages (excluding the NUS Recre Netball days which were quite numbered and non-existent). As usual, the adrenaline rush came naturally and I was really very excited to play after so long. Midori felt more jittery than usual maybe cos she's the captain..haha...
We lost the match with Region C but the latter deserved to win anyway. Felt quite guilty after the match cos I shouted at my Goal Defense cos she was not helping me in the semi-D and in my third of the court at all. Hmm...come to think of it, this seems to be a recurrent problem that I face whenever I play cos whenever I go on court, I'm a different person:more aggressive and impatient,playing my best and expecting people to play their best too. It's good for the game but people may get the wrong impression afterwards.
Pastor Chian got Virnice and I to referee the game after ours. Their players were really aggressive and the game had more momentum
It was quite comforting to know that I'm not the only one feeling guilty after a game cos of what happened on court. Seemed like people were apologising to each other after every match too...Well, let's just hope and pray that Region A (that's my region) will get their act together and by that I mean, playing their best cos winning really isn't everything. Anyway, quite deadbeat now...leg muscles are aching and the left knee feels a bit worn out....till next time!
17 January, 2009
09 January, 2009
Glutton Alert!
Bidding is seriously getting on my nerves!!! Why can't the system be more idiot-proof or, at the very least, organised?!
Well, thank God for the Internet-at least I could seek solace from my greatest love,FOOD! :D
Sources: food pornographer,gainhub, jimmychin.net, joy of baking, masak-masak, milk and cookies, sopressata
Scouring food blogs can be very therapeutic. Besides acting as a form of catharsis, it is a slightly low-down version of satisfying yourself without feeling the immediate guilt that you would feel if you binge (unless of course you binge immediately after reading them).
Also proves that I have a loooong way to go in my pursuit of creating not just edible food but that which is appealing to both the senses and the stomach.
And even though we're quite blessed with the variety of food here in Singapore, there's so much more which we have yet to discover with regards to food man...Imagine having the privilege to traverse the globe and trying out and reviewing different types of food:from the eccentric to the extravagant, their take on gourmet fare to their definition of comfort food, that would be my idea of THE dream job!
Time for a Reality check. Biddinggggg.....
As long as I can secure my 5 modules (which are interesting and manageable), and as long as I have one free day in my timetable for this coming semester, I'm happy enough.
2 more precious days till school starts....
Well, thank God for the Internet-at least I could seek solace from my greatest love,FOOD! :D
Sources: food pornographer,gainhub, jimmychin.net, joy of baking, masak-masak, milk and cookies, sopressata
Scouring food blogs can be very therapeutic. Besides acting as a form of catharsis, it is a slightly low-down version of satisfying yourself without feeling the immediate guilt that you would feel if you binge (unless of course you binge immediately after reading them).
Also proves that I have a loooong way to go in my pursuit of creating not just edible food but that which is appealing to both the senses and the stomach.
And even though we're quite blessed with the variety of food here in Singapore, there's so much more which we have yet to discover with regards to food man...Imagine having the privilege to traverse the globe and trying out and reviewing different types of food:from the eccentric to the extravagant, their take on gourmet fare to their definition of comfort food, that would be my idea of THE dream job!
Time for a Reality check. Biddinggggg.....
As long as I can secure my 5 modules (which are interesting and manageable), and as long as I have one free day in my timetable for this coming semester, I'm happy enough.
2 more precious days till school starts....
02 January, 2009
to a loved one...
First things first, I disobeyed your order to read it before I sleep 'cos the offer was too tempting. What's with the rule of reading it only before I sleep anyway? You're making me have insomnia that way ok! :P
Anyway, your letter was a nice surprise, really...very encouraging (don't roll your eyes!) so, to ensure that your efforts won't go to waste, here's your reply(Disclaimer: In case you haven't noticed, Gemini is a double entity and likewise, I'm not that good with words too so, don't worry about that!).
Honestly speaking, I didn't know I was THAT significant to you, haha! I've been very blessed to know someone like you too. You've been equally, if not more, generous when it comes to spending time and money with me. Know something? I don't know why but somehow I tend to feel guilty when I'm out with you cos you seem to be paying for everything most of the time and also for listening to my rants and complaints, which are trivial compared to the problems you are facing now.
I admire your courage, your open-mindedness as well as your receptiveness in handling the things and the people around you. You've been as understanding and supportive in helping me with my decision-making, not forgetting your honesty, which can be difficult to convey to a friend as the truth hurts sometimes. I guess I still have a long way to go with regards to my self-esteem (as a boring person) and I'm actually quite surprised to see that you think otherwise 'cos you're wayyy more interesting than me man....
Truth be told, I enjoy spending time with you, really. I don't know about you but it seems to me that everywhere I go, there's surely one thing around, wherever I might be at that moment, that reminds me that we've "been there, done that" (if you know what I mean). Like what you've mentioned, we've done everything under the sun from food to fashion, music to movies (PS: "Twilight" is overrated and Russell Wong's cool okaye!?), from our recent fetish on staying fit to our innate love for lit.
Just to share with you, THAT night at the park was one of the best moments of Year 2008. (You remember it too, don't you?) I like the fact that we were oblivious to the people around us, especially your favourite SIM dragonboating hunk at the fitness corner, and were happy just sitting there and belting out whatever songs that came to our mind etc. Even our rendition of the National Day Songs (complete with our brand of alarming dance moves a la High School Musical cum MTV-style) was enough to make my day. Guess I could say that was one of the times I felt like myself again,haha....
Also, I really appreciate your willingness and your concern with regards to listening to my problems. The reason why I might seem reluctant to share about my issues is due to the fact that I'm inherently a cautious and reserved person (if you aren't already aware of it) and it can be quite hard to share my problems just like that but I promise I'll be more open with you about my stuff ok?
Most of all, I admire the love and concern you have for your family. I really don't know what to say...
And, and, and....don't ever think that you're insignificant to me 'cos you're not! Friendship cannot be computed in economical terms. Having more friends does not mean that the value of regard one feels for each friend shrinks like Economies of Scale (EOS) ok...Quantity does not equate to quality.
I hate to think that you perceive yourself as someone with no determination and diligence cos I believe that you do have these qualities. It's just that you do not realise it and actualise it as much yet. You might not be aware of it but your easy personality makes people around you feel at ease. That is also the reason why you should not be feeling depressed cos it really rubs off on the other party and you're only making me worry more.
I know it seems inappropriate to add this but my deepest desire is to see you getting out of your depressed psyche and taking control of your life cos it really hurts to see you suffering but not being able to help you as much as I'd liked to. I know I have no right to say this but I really wish that you'll see Life through a different lens, not as the dark and pessimistic one you deem it to be but that of one with endless possibilities, where things are fluid and ever-changing.
And much as I want to be there for you all the time, I know it is impossible due to my limited capacities as a human but I'd like you to know that you'll be a constant in my prayers and that God loves you and is always there to listen to you.
Finally, even though I mentioned earlier that this is a reply to your letter, and like all replies one has to be compelled to write stuff like that, take heart that everything comes from the heart and that I truly feel this way, even though I don't express it openly to you.
I really hope that this year (as well as in many other years to come) will be a booster to our friendship :D
PS: Quite random, but you are not banned from my blog now (I felt that I need to say this cos it would be quite unfair if I deny you access, at this point of our friendship, right?)
Anyway, your letter was a nice surprise, really...very encouraging (don't roll your eyes!) so, to ensure that your efforts won't go to waste, here's your reply(Disclaimer: In case you haven't noticed, Gemini is a double entity and likewise, I'm not that good with words too so, don't worry about that!).
Honestly speaking, I didn't know I was THAT significant to you, haha! I've been very blessed to know someone like you too. You've been equally, if not more, generous when it comes to spending time and money with me. Know something? I don't know why but somehow I tend to feel guilty when I'm out with you cos you seem to be paying for everything most of the time and also for listening to my rants and complaints, which are trivial compared to the problems you are facing now.
I admire your courage, your open-mindedness as well as your receptiveness in handling the things and the people around you. You've been as understanding and supportive in helping me with my decision-making, not forgetting your honesty, which can be difficult to convey to a friend as the truth hurts sometimes. I guess I still have a long way to go with regards to my self-esteem (as a boring person) and I'm actually quite surprised to see that you think otherwise 'cos you're wayyy more interesting than me man....
Truth be told, I enjoy spending time with you, really. I don't know about you but it seems to me that everywhere I go, there's surely one thing around, wherever I might be at that moment, that reminds me that we've "been there, done that" (if you know what I mean). Like what you've mentioned, we've done everything under the sun from food to fashion, music to movies (PS: "Twilight" is overrated and Russell Wong's cool okaye!?), from our recent fetish on staying fit to our innate love for lit.
Just to share with you, THAT night at the park was one of the best moments of Year 2008. (You remember it too, don't you?) I like the fact that we were oblivious to the people around us, especially your favourite SIM dragonboating hunk at the fitness corner, and were happy just sitting there and belting out whatever songs that came to our mind etc. Even our rendition of the National Day Songs (complete with our brand of alarming dance moves a la High School Musical cum MTV-style) was enough to make my day. Guess I could say that was one of the times I felt like myself again,haha....
Also, I really appreciate your willingness and your concern with regards to listening to my problems. The reason why I might seem reluctant to share about my issues is due to the fact that I'm inherently a cautious and reserved person (if you aren't already aware of it) and it can be quite hard to share my problems just like that but I promise I'll be more open with you about my stuff ok?
Most of all, I admire the love and concern you have for your family. I really don't know what to say...
And, and, and....don't ever think that you're insignificant to me 'cos you're not! Friendship cannot be computed in economical terms. Having more friends does not mean that the value of regard one feels for each friend shrinks like Economies of Scale (EOS) ok...Quantity does not equate to quality.
I hate to think that you perceive yourself as someone with no determination and diligence cos I believe that you do have these qualities. It's just that you do not realise it and actualise it as much yet. You might not be aware of it but your easy personality makes people around you feel at ease. That is also the reason why you should not be feeling depressed cos it really rubs off on the other party and you're only making me worry more.
I know it seems inappropriate to add this but my deepest desire is to see you getting out of your depressed psyche and taking control of your life cos it really hurts to see you suffering but not being able to help you as much as I'd liked to. I know I have no right to say this but I really wish that you'll see Life through a different lens, not as the dark and pessimistic one you deem it to be but that of one with endless possibilities, where things are fluid and ever-changing.
And much as I want to be there for you all the time, I know it is impossible due to my limited capacities as a human but I'd like you to know that you'll be a constant in my prayers and that God loves you and is always there to listen to you.
Finally, even though I mentioned earlier that this is a reply to your letter, and like all replies one has to be compelled to write stuff like that, take heart that everything comes from the heart and that I truly feel this way, even though I don't express it openly to you.
I really hope that this year (as well as in many other years to come) will be a booster to our friendship :D
PS: Quite random, but you are not banned from my blog now (I felt that I need to say this cos it would be quite unfair if I deny you access, at this point of our friendship, right?)
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