Today is a very lazy day for me. Did not want to wake up for Hearts weekly visit to Orange Valley, but what to do, I'm the group coordinator together with Wei Lin. At 9.30 sharp, when I was walking to the TH bus stop, Rohan messaged me saying there was no one at the bus stop, panicked, I quickened my steps to reach the bus stop. Reaching there, I saw Liu Zhi and Rohan. Few minutes later, the others arrived....phew...I thought they forgotten or something :p Well, Orange Valley is an old folks' home. When I reached the place, could feel loneliness all around the place. Most of the old folks were staring into space and just waiting for time to pass. I felt very very bad for them and throughout the day I was thinking of what we can do for them the next time we visit them again. Anyway, went out with my parents for lunch after Orange Valley :D Was so happy that they came. A great encouragement to me that they drove all the way to Singapore to see me. Spent some quality time with them, catching up on happenings back home and antics of my aunty. Really enjoyed myself :) When I came back, Eric called me and said that he needs players for captain's ball. So, I went to src lor...mana tau he called me when I was on my way there d that they cannot add players. I was like =.=". But nevermind, I thought just go and see how the carnival is. Wah, it's quite fun. Will want to join it next year :D Became team manager for the last 2 matches haha then they got 2nd lol. I'm so proud of myself. I can become a manager d ;D. After captain's ball, I came back and slept, because I was too lazy to do anything haha... Oh well go for dinner liao...people disturb me asking me to go dinner Next time :)
reflected @ 7:13 PM
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October 25, 2006
It was a rainy day today. So convenient to just lie under the covers of my blanket(though I don't have one and go back to sleep), but I forced myself to wake up and eat breakfast. It's the most important meal right? So, went to wake Eric up then. Sleepy head wanted to sleep some more so I packed nasi lemak for him(hope he does not get muak from it since yesterday just had fong seng for supper :p). Yeah, did computing lab, quite interesting question, until 11 something before my stomach was whining. To stop it from whining louder, went to the Deck with RH and YQ. When I came back, I tried to do EG 1108, but couldn't resist the temptation of playing CS for 15 minutes. haha. Arrrgh CS 1101C lecture was a killer, slept during lecture then couldn't understand a single thing, well most of it. Must 'pia' already. Well, the best thing that happened to me was that my classmates did not imform me that they changed the timing of the class to an earlier time. What nice classmates they are and so I waited with Fung Hong for an hour. Hmm but it was not for nothing. Managed to read up on EG 1108 notes =) Came back and went to pump iron for awhile. Have to keep the muscles hard. hahaha Then it's dinner time with C1. Well back to EG 1108. Seems very interesting the topics now ciaos people
reflected @ 7:52 PM
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October 23, 2006
I love you Mom
For everything you done for me, all the sacrifices you have made for me. I will never be able to repay such love you gave me, a mother's love. I love you Mom...
reflected @ 5:50 PM
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Malaysian Idol - YMCA Advert
Stumbled on this through Eric. It's super hilarious!!! Enjoy!!!!
reflected @ 2:55 AM
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October 22, 2006
MAN UTD 2 - LIVERPOOL 0
That's the score that encouraged me to keep on trying to understand until I can understand. According to commentary, Man Utd played well as a whole, and Ferdinand scores again against Liverpool. Haha.
Woke up quite late for my standards this morning, at 10 am :p Yeah, anyway, I straightaway went for a bathe and started on my work. Computing is a pain in the neck. Was revising the random numbers lecture notes and trying out the qurstions in the textbook, but it was difficult. Until now I still haven't found the correct programme =\ Rui Hoong then messaged me to ask whether I wanted to go for lunch. I was tempted to say no and concentrate on my programme, but I was thinking...if I don't eat now, I won't be eating until dinner...not a good idea so I went with them, Chooi Syn, Rui Hoong and Ying Qian to Clementi. Shopped at NTUC and Big Bookshop before returning.
This comes the time consuming thing. Doing the sample door ID for Photo Comm. It took me about 2 hours to come up with the sample. to me, it is a beauty, only a little bit small. But who cares?I've already done my best for it and I am proud of my work =)
Played CS for awhile before Rui Hoong called again, this time to play basketball. I heartily agreed; it's been ages since I played basketball :D See How, Jason, Foo, Feng Hung was there playing as well. Played quite well too, with my favourite shot, the fadeaway, improved. Hmmm not playing for 3 months can cause you to improve...hahaha
Well, back to work again at night. Spent the whole night reading and understanding arrays and recursive functions. Got the basics already, but the harder ones need explanation. Will go bug Henry Chia tomorrow hehehe. Now I will finish EG 1108 once and for all haha then maybe go for a walk or take a nap before facing the tough tough physics. I won't fail!!!
~Nothing is predestined. The obstacles of the past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings~ Ralph Bum
reflected @ 11:37 PM
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October 21, 2006
The clock reads 3.38 am...I am still staring at the computer after finishing 2 questions on Tutorial 8 for math. Hmm this is the latest I've stayed up so far, and I'm not feeling a bit sleepy. Today was a funny day, well especially the evening. I was being a good boy and decided to go for the dreaded 2 hour math lecture at 4 pm, eventhough I don't feel like going. I think this is only the second time going for this lecture. Reached LT 7A a bit late, walked into the LT and lo and behold, only1/6 of the LT was filled and only the poly people were there. And I thought I was the bad one not going for lectures. Well Mr Tan Ban Pin taught surface integral. Wah, it was really a difficult topic, very abstract and very cheem to understand. But that was not the problem. After lecturing for about 30 minutes, he stopped and told us that he has a meeting and thats all for the lectuer. I was stunned to the core. I was being a good boy and this is how I am rewarded. Being told that lecture has finished after 30 minutes. Wasted my time only. Could have slept longer haha. But anyway, I did gain valuable knowledge when I did webcast with Ying Qian. Victor Tan's lecture is much more precise and easier to understand!!!Oh how I envy the Group B students. Yeah then watched movie with eric in his room. The silence of the lambs. Quite a gripping story...wow Anyway, I'm going to force myself to sleep because tomorrow will be a fun-filled day.. Nitezzzz
reflected @ 3:44 AM
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October 19, 2006
For the first time after 5 attempts, I managed to master Physics. 40/40 Hahahaha. Erm, it's only the 6th online assignment on Mastering Physics, so I should not be too happy. Heard that the coming topics will be harder :p Rotational Motion seems fun, turning things around, spinning discs, rotating machines. It's getting more interesting lecture after lecture, and Yeo Ye, and his rather cool experiments never ceases to catch my attention and prevent me from sleeping. :D Well, this morning was the first time I wanted to sleep during lecture, but failed miserably. Was feeling drowsy and dizzy, so I wanted to nap for a while, but I just cannot seem to get the sleepy feeling. Maybe it's the coldness of the lecture theater. Must remember to bring sweater the next time I go for EG 1108 lecture. Anyway, Karnaugh maps is cool and easy to understand. Glad to catch it so fast. Thought of having kunch with YQ and RH, but my CM 1502 tutor had to bring forward the class to 2 pm. So paiseh, asking them to come to Techno from TH then say I cannot make it. Sorry ya Ying Qian and Rui Hoong. Hmm..supper tonight?Hahaha. MA 1505 and PC 1431 tutorial was okay, getting through it without falling asleep. When I came back, I was dead tired, so I terslept at Victor's room, before going to the gym to pump the muscles. I can already feel the difference since going to the gym. I want my 4 pacs before school ends, though it seems kind of unlikely. Going for a run tomorrow...anyone interested? Better get back to studying mechanics. I will own it haha
~Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity~ Aristotle
reflected @ 10:49 PM
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October 18, 2006
Just got back from Fong Seng after supper with Eric, Ying Qian, Rui Hoong and Jonas. Tonight, I just felt something very unusual, uneasy, somewhat weird about myself. When certain people are around me I feel easy going and normal, but there are times where the same people makes me uncomfortable and squirmish. I just don'y know what is happening to me. All, well most of the people around me are nice, fun going, cool people. Is it another bout of puppy love, of green envious eyes. I don't know. I really don't know. I know that I have one patiently, loyally waiting for me, but why am I feeling this? Should I keep a distance so that I can guard my heart? Won't it seem weird and funny? Or sholud I just go straight and tell the person what is troubling me and settle it, eventhough I may risk breaking the trust? Or I should pray and askBig Papa for guidance? Haiz... Victor has had a long day too. Isn't normal for him to lock himself in the room and distance himself from the surroundings. He even tore out all the pastings on his door. Was quite surprised the cute "Slippers here indicates I'm IN" was taken out too. Tried talking to him but he wasn't keen to open up, so I guess I cannot do much to help him, only pray for him. Will write a bible verse and paste it on his door later. Have been studying Electrical Engineering and Math for the night. Tough tough, but it is still managable. I was able to finish the first part of the E&E tutorial and close the gap on math again. Will study until I cannot take it then I will hit the sack. Saw the computing lab question and I was stumped. Never in my life computing has been this confusing and difficult. Must do more practice already. The consolation for me today is the fact that Dina is going to treat all of us to dessert on Saturday. I really hope it will be Ben N Jerry's. Have been craving for it for quite a while. We'll see this Saturday. Was just browsing through the quotes made by people, both famous and not, and I was really struck by one...
~And in the end, it's not the years in your life that counts. It's the life in your years~ Abraham Lincoln
Think about it people....
reflected @ 1:10 AM
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October 17, 2006
It's a Tuesday morning and I'm supposed to have lab, but I was just informed that there is NO LAB!!! :D Ahhh...at least I can sleep to a later time. Woke up at 9.30 by ying qian's message that her replacement lecturer uses transparencies to teach haha brings back memories of Mr. Seet teaching FM last year haha. Well well since I have no class until 1, I will catch up with my math work, Line Integrals, quite cheem need more time to study :p Oh ya another good news...I don't have chem lecture on Friday!!!my lecturer will be outstation...hahaha It's turning out to be a great day. Well, have to go and bathe already. Meeting Victor for lunch at The Deck. Till next time :D
reflected @ 11:27 AM
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October 16, 2006
I miss you
To my special one.... I really really really miss you...
reflected @ 10:57 AM
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The sentimental feeling all over again
I've been feeling sentimental these few hours, since I was awake. As in, I feel the hollowness without love, the emptiness without love. Then, I stumbled across this song. Well actually it was the song that Ying Qian suggested for live recording, but I found it really peaceful, serene and calming. Well enjoy it, and I hope it does well for you too
~At The Beginning~
We were strangers, starting out on a journey Never dreaming, what wed have to go through Now here we are, Im suddenly standing At the beginning with you
No one told me I was going to find you Unexpected, what you did to my heart When I lost hope, you were there to remind me This is the start
And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey Ill be there when the world stops turning Ill be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you
We were strangers on a crazy adventure Never dreaming, how our dreams would come true Now here we stand, unafraid of the future At the beginning with you
And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey Ill be there when the world stops turning Ill be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you
Knew there was somebody, somewhere A new love in the dark Now I know my dream will live on Ive been waiting so long Nothings gonna tear us apart
And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey Ill be there when the world stops turning Ill be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you
Yeah
Life is a road that I wanna keep going on Love is a river, I wanna keep going
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you
reflected @ 10:25 AM
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October 15, 2006
My buttocks is very painful from the TH night cycling... I cannot really imagine though that I managed to cycle to ECP (East Coast Park), with my stamina and cycling ability(haven't been cycling for about 3 months?). Anyway, it was a very very exciting journey, going to Labrador Park, disturbing couples in cars and doing that 'thing'. We are one group of busybodies hahaha... Next up was Lau Pa Sat. First time there, but the food was delicious, especially the peanut ice kacang...ahhhh ice with penut butter topping and crushed peanuts to accompany it...only one word to describe it...heavenly. We were talking nonsense, with Hong Yi and Lilian arguing about the male anatomy and how it works, how to treat injured patients and just pure lameness la :p Yeah took a few photos too with Xinying's camera...very sad because Jia Lin said that my photos were ugly =\. Cycled to Esplanade after food. The view from the bridge was a sight to wonder, the night lights of Singapore. Too bad I did not bring my digi cam. Geylang...the bright neon red light area...food there is nice, according to many people. Tau huey, frog leg porridge(by Eric), and the indian food. Erm...a few prostitutes crossed our paths and they were really NUAH to me!! The way they dress, the way they flirt, the way they carry themselves...eeeee 'bulu roma meremang' sia. But on second thoughts, they have to act like that for a living, so I don't blame them ,I blame money. MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!!!!! Oh well, so back to the cycling trail. We left Geylang at about 4.20 am and headed towards ECP. Same old story of getting buttock pain and enjoying the night view of Singapore. To cut the long story short, we reached ECP at 6 am, headed to MacDonalds for a nap :p and Hong Yi and Lilian were taking rather obsene photos with Ronald...no details from me. We were greeted by the OAC people at the pier, and apparently, we were the last team to arrive :p The end.... Slept 5 hours after that...... Now must mug.... Physics, Math, Computing..... Back to reality.... No more fantasy....
reflected @ 12:13 AM
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October 13, 2006
Yay!!!mid-terms are over already. EG 1108 was kind off a surprise as the questions were more teoretical than calculations. I guess I will be doing okay for this paper :) *Thank you Hui-En and Pin Tsin for the messages, they were so sweet :) I WILL NOT PLAY DOTA BEFORE ANY TEST!!!! The worst thing that anything can happen to a student before exam, I forgot to bring my calculator be cause I was rushing to the exam hall. I really really thank God because I hardly needed to use the calculator for the computations. It must be his Almighty Hand =) After the test I had tennis trials. Man, there were quite a few good players in TH and I thought it was only a handful. Anyway, we played for nearly 2 hours before I came back for OFM meeting with Kok Soon, Ivana and Eelaine. Yeah, we are going to have a cooking session. Show them that guys can cook too!!! The meeting ended at about 12, still sticky and smelly, I talked to my dear dear before she went to sleep in my arms...mmmm the most comfortable position :) Went for a bathe before getting supper at the canteen. The only blot in my well quite good day is that I got owned in DOTA. I thought Sand King was a tough nut to crack, but I got killed 3 times!! =\ Quit the game even before it ended.
Good things that happened today: 1. Got to talk to my dear dear and she slept in my arms 2. Got to 'suan' winnie the whole time during lunch...999 roses :p 3. Got to play tennis after nearly 2 months 4. Mid-term test is over!! 5. I'm going night cycling tomorrow!!
Well, that really sums up my day, getting a good nights rest. Ahhhh...tomorrow will be a beautiful day :) Nites everyone!!
reflected @ 3:07 AM
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October 11, 2006
[Through The Rain].Mariah.Carey
reflected @ 9:31 PM
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It's 1.40 am and I'm not sleeping yet. Maybe it's just the feeling that if I sleep, it will be a day nearer to EG 1108 test. What a feeling...I used to like the rush of adrenalin when one waits at the door, waiting for it to open and rushing to finish the test. Now, I'm dragging my feet to the venue, not expecting anything. Why has all this haapened? Is it because my intelligence has taken a dive?or because I just don't have enough brain space left anymore?haiz = Day by day I try to cheer myself up, try to make full use of the time that I have, but it always screws up. Why?why?
Nevermind, put everything that has happened behind you. The 2 failures in computing and chemistry, don't let it bog you down. Persevere and be of good courage. Believe that you can do it. You know, you have been saying to to a lot of people, now you must prove to them that what you tell them is correct.
Push all out and experience the enlightenment of being able to understand things. Phew, that was a good self encourageent. Hope it will carry on till tomorrow. Guess I better go to sleep now then. Nitez everyone...
reflected @ 1:46 AM
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October 10, 2006
An unforgettable morning for me today. Supposed to have EG 1108 Lab at WS2-05-10. I did not know where it was so I went on a Treasure Hunt for it. Woke up at 7.45 just to catch an early bus to FoS because my little smart mind told me that the location contains an 'S' so it must be in S2, Science Faculty. Fine, was excited already that I was such a genius. Walked to S2, which is situated at the furthest end of FoS. By the time I reached it, I realised the whole block is dedicated to the Biochemistry School and all the labs start with LS, instead of WS. Well nevermind, I though, so I walked around nearly the whole faculty before I met Chooi Syn. Ahh...my saving angel :p Went to ask the security guard and lo and behold he said WS2 is at Engin Fac =_=" Rushed to the bus stop to catch Bus C. Upon reaching Engin Fac, I walked to the place where the guard told me to walk to then added horror...WS2 is apparently going to be 'demolished' so they cordoned off the area. Feeling rather frustrated, I walked to WS1 instead and was redirected back to WS2. Determined not to miss lab, I walked around WS2 until I saw a small 'lorong' which says 'WS2-05-10, this way'. I was like ZZZZZZ...seriously frustrating. Went into the room sweating, but still managed to finish the report on time, faster than mallory and hui xian :p. An experience that I won't want to go through again haha once is enough for me. Now, back to doing EG1108. I will not fail this one, I promise!! ;)
reflected @ 10:47 PM
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October 09, 2006
It's my turn to feel depress now. Just got my marks for CS 1101C. A miserable 10/25, way below my expectations of 15. I don't know what to do. Guess I will just 'kurung' myself in the room until the feeling goes away. I'm depressed not because I got a low score, but the effort put in did not match the 'reward' that came T.T Food therapy?? Study therapy?? Gym therapy?? Silence therapy?? Which one should I go for first? Haih, making a decision like this also is so difficult. Have Photo Comm meeting cum training later. I will learn and I will own photo taking!! =) Tomorrow will be a better day, though it will be a long one too. 9am - 4pm.
reflected @ 5:38 PM
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October 08, 2006
PC 1431 and CS 1101C... One at 11.15 am, one at 7.15 pm... Imagine the torturing wait in between the two papers... Finally it is over... And I only have to concentrate on EG 1108... CS 1101C started on an off note... With me a bit drowsy and couldn't concentrate... After the test I felt a bit lousy so I called my mom... Talking to her made me feel a whole lot better... Slept for 45 minutes before my stomach started to growl... Dragged my feet to Fong Seng for lunch... Came back, studied for about 45 minutes until I couldn't tahan anymore... Took a break before heading to the gym for a run... Cannot run outside... It's super hazy... All whose fault?Indonesia!!!... Got ready in time for PC 1431 test... Relief after the test... Thank Big Papa for His help all the time... Time to rest now and start studying for EG1108 tomorrow... Nitez everyone...
reflected @ 12:47 AM
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October 07, 2006
It's that time of the year again...mid-term exams...can't seem to escape it :p
Anyway, will be taking CS 1101C test in 1 hour 45 minutes time. Well, it will be something new to me, but I CAN DO IT!!! Be a bit more careful with the braces, brackets, precedence table, bla bla bla. MPSH 1 again...must make sure to go toilet before exam, if not I will be squirming like how I did during MA 1505 :p 5 hours of rest and PC 1431 test will commence. Woots...2 test in a day...it's been a very long time since I took 2 at once...10 months ago?during A-Levels?haha..well well expect my confidence in my Big Papa to be sky high!! 11/12 for MA 1505 and I will be gunning for the same percentage marks for both CS 1101C and PC 1431. Go mandi now then spend some time with Big Papa :) Ciao and God Bless everyone!!
reflected @ 9:39 AM
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October 05, 2006
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest
Joshua 1:9
reflected @ 2:15 AM
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October 03, 2006
It's a happy day :D
Got to know my classmates better Got 11/12 for my math test Got released early from physics lecture Got to watch a movie after that
Ahh...it's it a happy day...
Off to the gym now to add icing on the cake... :D
reflected @ 4:35 PM
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October 02, 2006
Today is the day of reckoning.... Got back my Chemistry paper back and had my Math test too...
A bit surprised when I saw my paper and I got a 46/100. I thought I will get lower than 20 marks. I thank Big Papa for His help and grace to me. Must work harder for the year-end examination and for every other test that comes in my way. :)
Before math exam, everyone was saying that it will be very hard and difficult. Even the people who came out after the first session confessed that it was a tough nut. Hmm seriously, EVERYBODY, even the great Jason Lim Yuen Hoe says it's tough. But ironically, I found it doable. Is it just me or what? I really think it is Big Papa helping me all along. Thank you Big Papa for helping me always =)
Well, focusing now on CS 1101 C and PC 1431 and also EG 1108. To many more happy days and ooo mid-autumn festival is coming. Mooncakes and piggies for grabs on Thursday :p
Ciao people ^^
reflected @ 10:35 PM
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In approximately 3 and a half hours.....MA 1505 mid-terms will begin...hahaha and in about an hours time, I will be getting back my CM 1502 test paper...hahaha
I'm so happy, aside from the two things mentioned above, I can understand computing already and also have a new zest for Physics...no more sleeping in lecture and must finish all the work given =)
Well well, got to go and study for math...I WANT MY 4.5!!!!
reflected @ 3:53 PM
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October 01, 2006
Ahh...just came back from the library. Spent nearly 4 hours there doing 2 mid-term papers for Physics and also solving a bit of Math questions haha Not that bad compared to yesterday =) OOO....just read news from BBC(pardon my lack of latest news) and found out that Israel has pulled out of Lebanon. Thats new news since the last time it was a stalement...hmmm what will happen next?? Haiz must read more news already...cannot lag behind and only focus on studies. Must relax too right =) Another dilemma...what to eat for dinner...Fong Seng?Prata?Ginza?Macdonalds?or just instant noodles? Having to hunt for food for 4 days has been making me yearn for homecooked food...mmm i miss my mom's chicken curry...my aunt's sea cucumber and pork stew...mmmm makes my mouth water all over hehe i miss home already... Oh well have to wait for another 2 months then 1 month of home!!!:D Strive, persevere, be strong and you can do it!! Time for a round of DOTA...hehe
reflected @ 4:03 PM
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Sunday means two things today; it means that today we rest, like the Sabbath Day and also it's the last day of the recess week!!! =\ Back to school on Monday and I have MA1505 mid-term test!!!!
Hope my time in the library will be more fuitful then yesterday. It was 6 hours (11.30 am -5.30pm) of stoning and getting numbed by the coldness of the library (must bring jacket today). After stoning was makan feast at Ginza. I didn't know why I was so hungry I kept eating and eating right until 2 am in the morning :p...Recollection of what I ate: First, dinner was chicken rice and carrot cake. Then bought buns supposedly for breakfast but ate one at Hong Yi's place. Hmm let me see...later at 11 pm watched movie at Rui Hoong's place then ate some more siew pau and chips...wow, that was a lot of food..and I was truly stuffed after that. When I came back to my room, thought I could play a nice game of DOTA before I slept. Too bad, AI had Lion and the white horse guy while my ally was Techie so....kena owned =/ Oh well, slept at 2 after frustratingly getting killed 5 times....
Gotta go bathe and get ready now. Today WILL be a much better day.
Be careful for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God. And the peace of God which passeth ALL understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus
Phillippians 4 : 6-7
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Name
Ivan
Course
Environmental Engineering@NUS
Loves
My heavenly Father
Bible
Family and Friends
Squash!