Friday, March 23, 2007
.Week 12.
It's the time of the term again. Last week went past really fast. Pressing deadlines for projects really took up most of my time. Sunday, my team stayed in school till 3am to polish up the whole project, and next morning, we weren't spared. Nearly had a heart attack when the report was not even printed at the 10am deadline. Fortunately, for the marvellous project groupmates/good friends I had, our project went well. Thanks for loving all the burpings, the farts and the yawns. It's all these support from one another that brought us through seriously.
I had my 3rd full biathlon last Saturday. Fell really sick during the week and was damn worried I couldn't complete it this time round. Fortunately, I have my best buddy who voluntarily woke up at 7 in the morning just to be my pacer for the 10km run. You don't know how important that was dude. I am just glad I completed it, and it was rewarding when I found out I manage to break my own timing.
Next week, a busy one once again 2 presentations, 3 reports and not forgetting catching up with whatever I have lagged behind (not much fortunately). Hell week it might seem, a visit to the Association for the Visually Handicapped 2 weeks ago had once again reminded me how lucky I am to be able to pursue an education. So, stop complaing, try my best, and not screw this term up.
Overall, this week went really well. Was quite relaxed, and even went on a shopping spree yesterday. Too free, and as a result, burnt my pocket. $300 fly away. Also, I am so proud of Becks who acted well in her sitcom. Great job girl! I knew you could do it :)
Can't wait for this term to end, so that I can start on my first internship!
Some pictures for the week.
Thanks Corpies!
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8:05 AM
Thursday, March 15, 2007
.Friends forever?.
It's strange. Reading gabe's blog yesterday about maintaining friendships, it got me thinking whether i do have friends. Like gabe, I keep myself occupied and my schedule is always packed. School term for me is really dedicated for school. Call me at 8am, 12pm, 3pm , 7pm, and I will most probably be in school. Sadly, but so true. Other than that, you will catch me rotting at home. I didn't even have time to go for the hyped up IT show even though I really wanted to!
What a boring life. Yawn. I began pondering whether I do start to dread school.
Surprisingly, unlike some others, I don't. I recalled attending a behavioral lessons few weeks ago and my prof posed a question on how much sense of belonging we feel for the school. I remembered scoring "very high sense of belonging". Maybe this is what keeps me going. Feeling motivated to stay in school really helps me in working towards my Summa Cum Lade dream.
So what really keeps me motivated in school?
Pretty girls are a plus point, but definitely not the ones that keep me going. I only look at one these days anyway :P Maybe being pretty involved in school activities, being able to fit into the culture etc helps but...
I concluded that I owe all these "motivation" to all my close friends that I made in SMU. Friends who provided me with a pillar of support, friends who keep me grounded, friends who never fail to amuse me, friends who bear with my working style and many more. Getting mushy.
However, I do wish to maintain my external social life. Friends whom I made before SMU, I do cherish all of you. Some things never change.
Maintaining friendships.
Like cars, ( you heng you get cars with no problems, you not very heng you get cars that requires lots of maintanence. ) friendships do require some sort of maintainence, just whether less or more. Some friends require more attention. Some friends don't. Some are even more amazing - You can rest assure that the friendship will sustain even without MSN, email, SMS, basically any form of contacts for years.
And some friends.. you don't even need to appear close but are actually very close at heart. haha.
Ermm. My coy law class is ending. Would like to end off with an interesting photo which I took a week ago with Ryan and Peiying. Compare the photo with a almost similar one which we took a year ago. Any changes? (Yes, focus on P's face!! HAHAHAHA )
Now & A year ago.
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10:53 AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
.ignorant.
what can be worst than somebody who is falling into a pit without realising? Being arrogant, complacent and appearing as if he/she owes the world doesn't make one more admirable or capable. Modesty and staying humble is the way to go, dude.
Somewhat, interacting with people of such type makes me uncomfortable. Imagine, attaining some success at this stage of life and you are already showing arrogance and complacency. I honestly cannot imagine how these people will become when they are out in the corporate world. Focused on eliminating the people of their kind - pin-pointing on their flaws and find means and ways to get rid of them with the hope of being able to rise up the corporate ladder faster?
Wake me up one day if I start having such symptoms please.
"Something in human nature causes us to start slacking off at our moment of greatest accomplishment. As you become successful, you will need a great deal of self-discipline not to lose your sense of balance, humility, and commitment. " ~Ross Perot
"Success: To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!" ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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1:50 PM
Sunday, March 11, 2007
.Pacey Fu Cup.
It's so heartening seeing the Years 2 playing together once again. Yesterday, we had this annual Pacey-Fu Cup where SMU Ultimate of different batches gather and play together as a team in memory of an outstanding Frisbee player who passed away suddenly 3 years ago during a competition.
Initially, due to lack of training, we didn't expect much. However, it was really great seeing every single one of us improving as an individual, and as a team. The great flow, the fighting spirit and determination. I am so glad we improved so much compared to last year.
As for the Year 1s, their determination and fighting spirit really touched me. Watching them motivating one another during the game, organising tactic talks on how to play a good game and having a huge turnout of 18 people yesterday, I am genuinely very proud of them.
And now, I am feeling very sick. Muscles aching, and my throat feels really dry. I am screwed falling sick at this time. Exam Period+ a full Biathlon next week.
Argh. Save me.
The year 2s.
A nice picture of Hilda, I and Ryan.
The Pacey Fu Cup! :)
Lastly, Miss you Bud! Come back from exchange soon!
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2:13 AM
Sunday, March 04, 2007
.finally.
things have been going very smoothly for me this term. I have many things to be happy about at least. these includes consistent work, good project mates, great company, successful job interview, happy family, and yeah, finishing a biathlon once again.
Today, went East Coast for NUS Bi 07 and had a good race. I swam hard and was damn tired when it came to the running component. Despite stopping once ( I had never stopped running in my past biathlon ), I braced up and kept up to my standards after a short walk thanks to some encouragement from fellow biathletes and my mind. And to you who had been on my mind throughout the race, thank you.
I realise all these races really help build up my mind power. You definitely need great determination and mind power to push yourself beyond your limits. You know you are freaking tired, but you know you shouldn't stop since you are already here. You went on, and when you finished the race, the sense of achievement you gained made you realise all these are actually worth it.
This explains why I never fail to join these biathlons/marathons annually. They keep me sane, helps in my mind development and mould me into a better/stronger person. I came to realise from past experiences that nothing is impossible. It's just whether you are willing to step out and give it a shot.
I strongly believe in a balanced life. Seeing some of my friends who looked so pale recently due to stress from work, I began to wonder if they would have felt better if they can convince themselves to take some time off to exercise, say jogging, gymming, swimming etc. Look at all those old men/women. Why do they even bother to exercise? Sometimes, being young and ambitious, it might be too late to realise that you have built up a great resume at the expense of your health.
4117. Win already spilt half please.
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