Saturday, November 25, 2006
Let's see...
Wed: Had badminton. The MOST tiring lesson ever since I was forced to practise only my serving for the entire day. My right arm has been aching since then. It's a confirmation that I don't belong to the world of sports. Hell duh. I knew that since I was young! Seriously, I know I sound extremely namby-phamby here but I can't stand being under the sun. I hate to sweat. It isn't any wonder I'm a very indoor person. But yoga...now, THAT is something I want to take up.
However, the main "highlight" of the day was having a rather crazed lecturer. He kicked up quite a fuss when we came late and essentially made us into bumbling goons. Come on, how does having a sticker labelled "Hitler" make me feel any less different? And I yearn to be around people who know roughly who I'm referring to when I say Alfian Sa'at, Cyril Wong, Sigmund Freud. Best bit? To quote someone, "So is Shakespeare the guy who wrote some kind of poem or something?"
That got me fuming mad inside. The FATHER of Lit and they don't know who he is?! What about Ernest Hemmingway? William Goldings? Edgar Allen Poe? On hindsight, I guess it was asking too much for people to not know them. I mean no one reads books anymore right? (And thus the level of idiocy in our world)
The lecturer made us stay behind just because he wanted to be nominated for this award or something. Shameless fella. I'm terribly sorry but I meant what I said. No lecturer has made an impact in my life.
Thurs: God, I hated Thursday a whole lot. First, I studied like mad for a quiz, only to forget the spellings of certain words until it was too late. Then, I had to rush back all the way home after dinner with Loy, Poh Chuan, Minyi and her bf to finish the CATS project. As much as I want to heap praises for my fellow team members, I'm at a loss for words. After 1 am, I was halfway in dream's embrace and in front of the computer. I had to stop at 3 am plus. Woke up at 6am to complete the rest of the project. This truly was a lesson; I need to stop procrastinating and start being a stickler for time. I'm gonna be the guy with a stick shoved up his arse. Seriously, for the next two days, I was so worried I was going to sleep without warning. And everything was a blurry haze.
Fri: Had a nice albeit brief chat with Ms Tek concerning LDS. I'm gonna be an arse and put this down. I got third for LDS. (Thank god) Now, the prospect of my attachment seems to lean towards landscape design. I'm not very sure...oh well. 1 and a half years more before I make up my mind.
Sat: Woke up late so I grabbed a cab to pri sch for the p6 grad tea party. Goodness, I'm so ashamed of some of my juniors. The ex -p6 were there to promote their school and share their experience with their juniors but only a few did. The rest were more intent on having fun and eating. Best bit? Some of them did a disservice to the school. Have they forgotten that they are amongst grads of their sec schools? In the end, most left. But kudos to some of the them, in particular the YCKSS. :)
They really tried their best to sell their school. But the Andersonian bunch...I wasn't aware until later of what happened. I wished I learnt about it earlier. I would have given a severe tongue-lashing to one particular student. I won't reveal what happened but let's just pray for Mr Ang...he's going to get his hands tied down further. (I hope not...)
After that, I headed home and overslept. Thus, once again, another expensive cab ride; this time to Orchid Country Club. Can't believe I said Orchard! *facepalms* I was in such a hurry! The dinner was nice but some of the food weren't to my liking. In particular, Shark's fin soup. I skipped it. I asked the waiteress whether they used real fins. She wasn't sure and I wasn't going to support an industry that thrives on cruelty. I won't mind if there were plenty of sharks and we use most or better yet every bit of the creature but to kill it only for the fin?! And to leave it drowning...god, just the mere thought is making me ill. So please...stop the industry. In reality, Shark's fin soup is nice because of the stock, NOT because of the fins.
The day ended on a high note; I won myself a Tefal toaster and hitched a ride home from Mr Swarna...He's terribly kind to send me home.
I just pray I won't get a tongue lashing from a lass when I tell her I can't make it for one of my class dinner; time just isn't on my side anymore for leisure. I'm NOT going to screw myself up once again.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Chitra dropped a HUGE bombshell on me today (as well as the rest of the class). My common test will be pushed to next week, INSTEAD of Dec 11. I'm freaking out so much, I know I won't sleep peacefully tonight. I'll possibly be dreaming of blank papers drenched in red ink or something.
Today, we didn't have practical. (Which sucks. I need more practice!) However, we had this silly event called Staff and Students Day. To be frank, it was nice but boring. I was wondering how the hell did it become some sort of a high school audition. Sure, some of the performers were good (but I applaud their professionalism for apologizing for a sore throat and STILL performing) but the starting acts needs to iron out some kinks.
There was this awesome trio who sang one of my favourite Sugababes song, UGLY. God, I was so envious that my green horns started to show when this lithe male sang. His voice, it seems, has YET to crack. Freaky? Not really. Just fascinating! Best bit? He got the loudest approval from the audience because he actually managed to reach a higher note than a girl can! I'm serious. Too bad due to my lack of recording instruments, I can't present the experience to you.
I got on stage to receive some prize. Freaking embarassing. As much as I like to act and stuff, I dislike having the spotlight on me. Anyways, Loy says Dr Chang, the director gave me a quizical (or rather weird) look after I took some cert from her.
Damn it.
That makes it two weird stares for today! The first and earlier one was prior to the event outside Bukit Timah Plaza. This auntie gave me this funny look - What the hell are you looking at bitch? I ain't some animal on parade you know...I know you're envious of my slim, tiny waist and my 50kg weight right? Honey, go out there and exercise those thunder thighs of yours. Or perhaps, go lipo! And I meant that in a good way.
Wanted to leave but due to my stupidity (handing over my student card instead of writing my name) I had to wait for the entire show to end before I managed to reach home just in time to watch the final episode of Goong. :P
Tired day man. So now, I'm off to type out my proposals and study for my tests. BLEH. After this week is over, I'm SO gonna get an organizer. I'm gonna be all percy-like!
Oh and 4-4 peeps, let's have dinner on the 8th Dec, Fri. At Seoul Garden. Objections and whatnots, msg me on my hp. if not, email me.
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Lately, I've been very cranky and I have nary an idea why. I feel a tad bad that I've lashed out at people for just asking etc. Oh well. I hope they forgive me. But I know it won't be the last. Few understand why I am the way I am.
I've got a 3 days weekend since I have no classes today. On Saturday, I went visiting to my aunt's best friend's house. Haha. I guess having a reputation kind of sucks. Oh well. At least the food was great. Too bad, I got full after the 3rd plate. I guess Sat was a day of bonding with my mum; well, sort of. Seriously, she just LOVES to regale tales of how I'd be a rolling pin to all and sundry. And thus, the conversation just makes me feel a tad uncomfortable since I don't even remember a thing. I guess forgetting the episodes are better than remembering them. But then again, it feels as though I've been cheated off; not my entire life's there.
Yesterday, I went to Nuurun's to have lunch. It was a wonderful thing to see Jules, Zakpao, Aqilah, Huddy, Nizar and Hashir. The lunch was excellent too but I got so full, I skipped dinner later.
I'm thankful that my blues are on the way out the doors. I don't feel as down as I did yesterday. I can't explain it but it felt like a precursor to something far more terrible. I don't even want to think about it. Or perhaps, thinking too much is my problem?
I totally love Christina's song, Hurt. There's something that strikes a chord within me. Listen to it.
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
It's gonna be the end of a hectic week soon. I can't wait for the weekends for once.
This week, I've had two test. Chem (which was a blast to do) and taxonomy (which was a blasted thing to complete). I had problems with the latter for obvious reason.
I have an Excel test in a couple of minutes time. I've kind of given up on ITA (IT Applications) at this stage. Seriously, the lecturer is a tad too fast for ITA. Give me Digital Graphics over ITA! Seriously, with a book in hand, everything's laid out nicely; just gotta be a lemming. But ITA is practically DIY. Come on, missing formulae and rubbish like that? Bleh. I suck at Math and you expect me to come up with complex formulas?! ARGH. It's far harder than I expected.
Well, yesterday, went to LJS with Qianyi and Loy. Minyi was sick you see. Played the Rate 'Em Game. Essentially a game of people watching. Or rather guy watching. It's almost as fun as this solitary game I play daily on my way to campus.
The aim of the game is to arrive to your destination without hitting anyone, or getting hit. Of course, it works best when you're walking with a large crowd, like Outram Stn. You start out with 1000 points. Deduct points as you see fit. For me, that means I'll think of some random number below 1000. It's often 100 or 250 or 300. Once you reach your destination, count your scores! I've gotten 1000 twice this week but I failed twice as well. There was sleepy guy who keep missing the grabpole and hitting my hand. Arghrifying. Sounds lame but hey, you just gotta entertain yourself when you're a mere speck of dust against the plentitude of others in the air.
Oh yes, back to yesterday. Twas a day filled with plenty of lame jokes.
"They say Barney's gay!"
"Ya...cos..."
Me: "How can he be gay? He ain't got no sex organs!"
That was hilarious to me!
Afterwards, had dinner filler at Taco Bell as Loy completed his theory homework. Headed home after that.
I just want this day to end.
And tomorrow's meeting is cancelled. Haiz...There goes my monday. I guess it's a good thing. I'm broke as it is already.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Oh god. Where do I begin...to tell a story of how...Okay, so screw that song.
Today was one of the worse days of my life. Well, not to the extend that I needed to get someone to save me but rather just made me uncomfortable.
The day started off with a series of lectures. Today's dry lecture on root systems was surprisingly quite easy to grasp compared to say stem cells? Had Chem after that. Seriously, I have a feeling, I won't be able to get a decent grade in anything but chem this semester. I just hope I'm able to somehow attain enlightenment. *snorts*
I had a splitting headache towards the end of chem lecture. Actually, it started since PAM but it wasn't a pressing pain so I just forgot about it. Bit me in my arse. The worse bit was the wild goosechase to find aspirin. And NONE of the shops I went to had one. I felt somehow better after I regurtitated for about 5 minutes? (Could be more; definately felt like crap after that)
Finished my DGA assignment part 1 but gave up on part 2. Perhaps it was a precursor to what happened next - PAM practical. No matter how exciting life science appears to be, I'm never ever gonna be swayed to be in the lab to make sections for the rest of my life. I swore, no matter how thin I cut, the piece just never made the grade. And strangely, only Poh Chuan managed to get a decent cut. Bah, humbug. Patience or magic fingers? You decide.
It was a mad scramble to finish the assignment by 6; I didn't make it. Got shooed out of the lab. But THAT was when something went horribly wrong. In my haste to store away the microscope, I actually unscrewed the head. And it bounced. I swore I could feel my the blood draining from my face. It just seemed so surreal. I was in a rather panicked state by then. The lens came off and my heart seemingly shattered into a million pieces. After all, if there was any real damage, I would have said goodbye to the rest of my life and start selling tissue papers or something to pay off such a humonguous debt.
Imagine my shock and immense relief when Lena, the oh so wonderful person that she is, managed to put it all back together. Still, that incident alone ruined my day; the icing on the cake, shall we say?
I rushed to complete the assignment and handed it in. I'm so thankful I was blessed with a rather loud voice. I would have been trapped in the office otherwise. I would like to thank Dr Hedy Goh for saving me from a potential nightmare.
And I've finally got my hand on the precious aspirin when I reached home.
I just hope i'm able to cope with tomorrow's rubbish. I mean come on, how the bloody hell can creativity be taught?!
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Monday, November 13, 2006
The GST will increase from 5% to 7%. I'm fairly certain most Singaporeans will grumble and then just accept it. Too bad. I'm not gonna just mumble "aiyah...stoopid gahmen"
Instead, I wish to understand more about this new...development shall we say?
Firstly, what social net are we talking about? It's such a vague term. You say you want the poor to at least own a piece of property. However, seeing that the prices of flats are exorbitant (from their perspective), how are they going to be able to pay off the bank loan for the buying of flat? Won't their already meagre savings go directly to paying off this huge debt?
For workforce? Excuse me, but I see it as this way; you gotta help yourself before others help you. Some are picky about jobs, others just too lazy to move. Still, concerning workforce, sometimes getting subsidies itself is said to be tough. You gotta fill in countless forms; like how much your siblings earn etc. Some people who really need them won't get it because of the rigidity of the system of eligibility.
For education? Oh, I can tell you stories of people who really need to get their heads whacked. They don't send their kids for remedials because "it's a waste of time", they don't help their kid by reading to them at a young age etc. Some of them just can't be bothered. Now, if education is a societal equalizer, don't they realise their mistake?!
Now, off to problems that may be caused. Firstly, notice that it's for the "lower income" people? What about the sandwiched people; the middle income. The people who can afford the occasional dinner out but just getting by? I don't care about the high income people. Throw them a tax of 50% and they would still be able to get by. My main concern is for the middle income people of which I may be included. Aren't the middle income people being stretched? Too "rich" to get help, too "poor" to get by? The lower middle income people are on the thin line that separates them from the low income. Now, with an increase in tax, won't the no of low income people increase? Won't there thus be more mouths to feed? Won't this thus be a neverending cycle of poverty? Instead of decreasing the no of poor people, could we instead be increasing the no of poor people?
I've got a splitting headache so I can't be able to continue any longer. Gotta rest.
I wanna protest against bush being here but my hands and legs are tied. So I'll have an inner protest instead, within myself. No matter what, I think he's made several of the century's biggest blunders. And he should know what I'm talking about.
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Saturday, November 11, 2006
God, this entire week feels as though I'm on some darn course; I guess it's because I think (think being the definite word) I've discovered I've time to just go out and observe the world.
Yesterday after classes, I went to the Botanic Gardens with Loy to get his handphone back. Futile trip since his mother claimed it earlier. Seeing we had time to spare, we took a stroll through the gardens. I must say, it was something that I kind of needed. I say I feel more at peace after that.
Headed to Orchard (which I'm starting to find rather boring) where we parted ways. Headed towards AMK to meet Sujin to get the CDs. {btw, I've completed them; watched them twice}
Went to my grandmother's home for a quick late lunch before I grabbed a cab home. Went visiting after that. Got a decent amount considering the fact that Raya's practically ending. (Well, not according to the masses I see every damn day decked out in full finery)
Today, woke up late and thus grabbed a cab. If I had known someone would have had some problems of his own, I would have taken a bus (and obviously sleep; starting to be like I'm rediscovering the joy of sleeping). Anyway, met up with Wenping and Yiting. After that, we just took a cab to Bishan park for the WSQ event thingie. Where Mr Saiful's a judge for some competition.The goodie bags were REALLY goodie bags! A packet of chips, buns, a drink, a mat (can someone for once NOT give a mat?!) etc.
Didn't mingle at all with the other HLM'ers. We just stayed within our area; it was a decent spot - with rocks, seats and greenery all around. The clincher was the SHADE! Hehe. But after I redeemed my potong ice-cream, we got chased away by Dr Koh. At least we met Dr Chitra!
As much as I'm interested in world politics, I can't be bothered to listen to some speech. Instead, Alisa, Wenping, Yiting and I went to nearby table to learn how to make corsages. But we got side-tracked by this interesting concept of grasshoppers! Had plenty of difficulties starting out but I'm fairly sure I can do it now.
We went back to AMK for lunch. At Ramen Teh, the salmon sushi was oh so divine. So smooth...I'm yearning for more.
And thus my adventures around Singapore has ended. But I'm adamant I'm going back to Bugis for lunch on Monday when we have a four hour break...wait...or should I go to Jurong? Or Bishan? Oh...the wonders of having time and not knowing what to do with it.
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Thursday, November 09, 2006
Brighter days seem to be on the way.
I've been in such a state of joy since Wed because the Democrats got control of the House of Representative. To top it off, Britney made one of the wisest decision ever! To quote Rosie O Donald, "We love you Britney!"
However, the joy was shortlived; perhaps it was the horrendous weather or something but most of my classmates were terribly moody. Okay, and me...no biggie. So far, the dreaded grey have NOT returned.
Anyways, while having lunch at Holland V (where we often go for lunch if there's a 2 hr break), Qianyi started to cry. The blues started to envelop the atmosphere and soon, Minyi, Qianyi and I were crying. Come to think of it, it's rather dumb to cry when others cry; esp when I ain't that empathatic but hey, if they well in my eyes, it's better to let em roll. Okay, so it's frickin hilarious!
After the whole sobfest, we got chocolates and an orange rose for Min Yi. Haha. I wonder what happened to the rose. After that, we headed to the school of horticulture in the botanic gardens. The rain poured, as though it too felt the sadness in us. I'm crapping. I think the rain was just being a pain; it rained so heavily, we could barely see the jungle outside. I should have taken a snapshot of the window; no one would believe me otherwise. oh well...
Thus, we didn't venture outside (except to the loo located a distance away).
On the way back, Loy misplaced his handphone. I feel for him; just 3 days of it being confiscated...*shudders* I think I should get my handphone surgically attached to my ear.
LATEST UPDATE:
Loy found his handphone! Oh...sweet relief!
And Minyi says the rose is in a bottle in her house.
anyways, let's continue with more happy news!
It's official! The Democrats have usurped power from the Republicans! Woohoo! Both the House AND Senate? Oh, heavenly news! Still, I wonder what type of repercussions this sea change brings.
Saddam is facing the noose soon, Bush concedes defeat, Rumsfield quits, the evil that was Britney/Kevin is gone...oh may more good news roll in...like cure for cancer, AIDS etc.
However, damn Singapore penal code. How'd hetero anal and oral sex get decriminalised but homosexuality in any form is still illegal?!
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Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Let's see...of late, I've been so whacked that I've kind of lost track of time. (Which actually isn't a very new thing) So here goes.
Yesterday, after the shortest practical with some of the toughest questions I've encountered, Min Yi, Loy and I decided to whittle some time away. During the bus ride, Loy started something ala Johari; "so tell me what you think of me". It was fun trying to come up with words to describe them!
However, Loy's insightful senses kicked in and I was totally unprepared to have someone see through the masks I put on. It was unsettling to say the least. His apt descriptions rang true; it gave resonance to that inner voice of mine. To those of you voyeurs out there, here's a tidbit.
"very sure of himself and at the same time, not sure of himself"
I guess I'm sort of a paradox huh? Or is that oxymoronic? Shall check up later. I've lost touch with my literate side.
Anyways, we decided to have a short meal at LJS. God, it was so like some girl talk that I've missed! Haha. Of course, we shared information on anatomy; it's better to hear from the horse's mouth you know.
After that, went out to my mother's friends. I wonder how many more houses to go to...but I aint' complaining. I need the moolah.
So now, today's lectures was mind-boggling. It took me AGES to even understand what Chitra meant. Oh yes, she was in this gorgeous colourful Indian suit! Should have taken a picture; it was real pretty! After that, we had lunch at Pizza Hut (which was a whole other adventure I just want to forget) before we arrived (late, I might add, because a cleaner auntie) for practical. Razor blades are just oh so tempting. Thankfully, I had things to cut. Okay, let's clear the air here people! I AM NOT A PSYCHOPATH OUT TO MASSACRE. (I'm just psychotic. Me no like blood)
The highlight of the day was actually when I encountered YeeWee, a classmate of mine from pri sch. I lost track of time as I caught up with him. And he was SO nice, we talked under his block! And I met his parents. Goodness, his mother knows me as "the friend who went to anderson". I so badly wanted to smack his head! Is that all I've EVER gonna be known as to some people?! I have a feeling, he'll spill everything to his mum later. *rolls eyes*
His brothers are one helluva bunch - one 2nd in cohort and the other a HCI kid. If I were in his shoes, I think I would have just shrivelled up and lead the life of a hermit. (wait, that's MY soon to be future...)
Anyways, he hasn't changed much; he just lost his annoyingly high pitched voice AND he finally wears specs without objection. Oh, the days when he would argue with Mrs Neo that he could see the board (despite his squinting). He still has a serious case of hero-worship, still talks in riddles and so on. At least he's more subdued.
I wonder how he sees me now. Hmm...oh heck, I don't really give a damn.
Now I yearn to get back to some people and smack their heads literally.
*SMACKS!*
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Friday, November 03, 2006
I've not been updating my blog for so long; heck I've not caught up with the world at all; I have no idea when the results of the American Senate votes will be out (or has it started). As much as I want to see a Democrat win, I'm fairly sure the results will come out with some shocks of its own. As usual.
S'pore's latest MPs have just gone through their first parlimentary session (or something of that sort). As much as I want to get all excited and everything, I actually feel detached, instead feeling a bit of the excitement of the American politics. Perhaps I've been weaned on too much of the so called glamour of politics? Hmm...
Anyways, thank the rain for the haze situation is so much better now that I think it's time to get rid of the PSI rating. It's not like the El Nino will strike so soon - I'll take one year at a time, thank you very much.
So yes, back to my very mundane life.
Of late, it seems the blues have returned for their short vacation (or so I hope). I'm trying to look at the bright side of things but sometimes it doesn't work and all I want to do is just to sleep. Mayhaps it's just the fact that the rain makes me feel all wistful and gets me into an unexplicable mood? Still, I've written some crap; more bullshit than in the past few months. But my story is at a standstill.
The worse bit is the fact that I've completely forgotten about NaNoWriMo. Sure, it's already november but I have barely enough time to juice my brains out to produce a tome of 10 000 words or more.
On top of that, I've been feeling drained of late; like my energy's sapping; leaching into the earth. Ya right. Another classic example of me being an utter bullshit producer.
Life now?
I think I need to get a new one off Ebay.
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