Mid Year Resolution
Why do people only make resolutions at new year? Nevermind, shall buck the trend, since i do need to..
Anyway, was just pondering and noticing that I've been moody lately.. and have been bothering a whole load of people.. think to change!
yes, so my main resolution for now is to be... a chirp-ier me!! yupz.. shall try harder to do so..
meanwhile those who see/hear me sinking in depression can feel free to knock my head (but not use full force.. can?)
lalalalala...
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Here's big kid talking.. =)
In a way, I admit I really behave like a big kid..
Even if I brush away concerns for being mushy.. pretend to overlook, not notice others concerns.. I truly still love being doted upon..
Somehow, Newton's 3rd law doesn't apply to every single thing in real life.. at least not the equal part..
The ones who should be showing concern for you don't.. yet, others whom you least thought need to care, do..
And it doesn't even have to be for major things.. simple gestures can bring tears to one's eyes too..
Like yesterday, when the day seemed to take a turn for the worse, was told of something that made me super touched..
Thanks Mr Yeo.. I really really do appreciate the allowance part.. Thank you..
In a way, I admit I really behave like a big kid..
Even if I brush away concerns for being mushy.. pretend to overlook, not notice others concerns.. I truly still love being doted upon..
Somehow, Newton's 3rd law doesn't apply to every single thing in real life.. at least not the equal part..
The ones who should be showing concern for you don't.. yet, others whom you least thought need to care, do..
And it doesn't even have to be for major things.. simple gestures can bring tears to one's eyes too..
Like yesterday, when the day seemed to take a turn for the worse, was told of something that made me super touched..
Thanks Mr Yeo.. I really really do appreciate the allowance part.. Thank you..
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Appreciation
Typed something to this topic yesterday.. wonder what's wrong with blogger..
frankly, whatever I type here, it's just my reflection on something i've read or seen.. nothing to do with how i'm feeling, unless i do leave a disclaimer stating so.. can't possibly expect me to type a disclaimer for every single entry, right?
still.. thanks for all the concern =)
thanks to the 2 unfortunate souls who had to replied my early morning sms yesterday, be it with a forwarded sms or not.. few words do mean quite a bit..
thanks also to the even more unfortunate soul who had his inbox bombarded by sms yesterday (though i'm quite sure he won't chance upon this.. still.. )
sounds like some award presentation huh? thanking this and that.. but it's just my way of saying thanks.. since i don't really seem to say so..
a bit over-high today.. not a very surreal feeling.. hmm..
but feeling quite bad now.. came back and realised my email add is selectively rejecting emails.. must have something to do with my high volume of incoming personal emails.. feel extremely bad now, cause unlike me, the other 2 are doing pupillage.. really do hope nothing happens.. i mean, i can leave after another 2 weeks.. but they'll be staying for quite a while.. really crossing my fingers now..
doubt they'll see this.. but if they do.. hey, really sorry!
Typed something to this topic yesterday.. wonder what's wrong with blogger..
frankly, whatever I type here, it's just my reflection on something i've read or seen.. nothing to do with how i'm feeling, unless i do leave a disclaimer stating so.. can't possibly expect me to type a disclaimer for every single entry, right?
still.. thanks for all the concern =)
thanks to the 2 unfortunate souls who had to replied my early morning sms yesterday, be it with a forwarded sms or not.. few words do mean quite a bit..
thanks also to the even more unfortunate soul who had his inbox bombarded by sms yesterday (though i'm quite sure he won't chance upon this.. still.. )
sounds like some award presentation huh? thanking this and that.. but it's just my way of saying thanks.. since i don't really seem to say so..
a bit over-high today.. not a very surreal feeling.. hmm..
but feeling quite bad now.. came back and realised my email add is selectively rejecting emails.. must have something to do with my high volume of incoming personal emails.. feel extremely bad now, cause unlike me, the other 2 are doing pupillage.. really do hope nothing happens.. i mean, i can leave after another 2 weeks.. but they'll be staying for quite a while.. really crossing my fingers now..
doubt they'll see this.. but if they do.. hey, really sorry!
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Humans and atoms??
Only those with too much time on their hands spend time thinking about boliao matters..
Couldn't help but reflect on a particular association between the two items that I came across on someone's blog today..
What type of atom am I?
Atom with a stable octet structure similar to that of noble gases? Despite my potential coldness to people, the 'doesn't-really-matter' front that i put up occasionally, those who know me better would know my tendency to blow hot and cold.. actually, they don't even have to know me well even.. in fact, all they have to do is to be slightly more observant..
Which makes me a potential atom from between Group I to Group VII.
Somehow, it's amusing how this atom requires a high activation energy, is then able to form super strong bonds with other atoms, but at the same time, this bonds break down relatively fast too..
What a weird atom.. Doubt such element exists..
And then, there is the question of ionic or covalant bonding.. frankly, i really doubt any human-being-atom is capable of only one form of bonding. No doubt, similarity allows people to live together harmoniously, allows for a common topic of discussion. Just think about the times when all forms of human relationship become bland due to distance (and with that, differences).. On the other hand, covalently bonded particles may end up with communication problems too.. cause there's so much in common that everything is kept inside..
So.. the conclusion? I'm an atom from Group 4.5, an unstable in-between atom =)
Disclaimer: The writer (or rather typer, since it's typed and not written..) has NOT been conscienciously reviewing her sec sch and jc1 chemistry knowledge in years.. she does NOT warrant that all the chemical-related analogy are accurate.. In fact, she would like to point out that any chemical-related stuff typed here is merely conjured from her faultful memory =)
Only those with too much time on their hands spend time thinking about boliao matters..
Couldn't help but reflect on a particular association between the two items that I came across on someone's blog today..
What type of atom am I?
Atom with a stable octet structure similar to that of noble gases? Despite my potential coldness to people, the 'doesn't-really-matter' front that i put up occasionally, those who know me better would know my tendency to blow hot and cold.. actually, they don't even have to know me well even.. in fact, all they have to do is to be slightly more observant..
Which makes me a potential atom from between Group I to Group VII.
Somehow, it's amusing how this atom requires a high activation energy, is then able to form super strong bonds with other atoms, but at the same time, this bonds break down relatively fast too..
What a weird atom.. Doubt such element exists..
And then, there is the question of ionic or covalant bonding.. frankly, i really doubt any human-being-atom is capable of only one form of bonding. No doubt, similarity allows people to live together harmoniously, allows for a common topic of discussion. Just think about the times when all forms of human relationship become bland due to distance (and with that, differences).. On the other hand, covalently bonded particles may end up with communication problems too.. cause there's so much in common that everything is kept inside..
So.. the conclusion? I'm an atom from Group 4.5, an unstable in-between atom =)
Disclaimer: The writer (or rather typer, since it's typed and not written..) has NOT been conscienciously reviewing her sec sch and jc1 chemistry knowledge in years.. she does NOT warrant that all the chemical-related analogy are accurate.. In fact, she would like to point out that any chemical-related stuff typed here is merely conjured from her faultful memory =)
Monday, June 07, 2004
Sleepiness on a slack Monday afternoon
Seems like the first time I'm typing an entry in this blog during office hours.. There's really nothing much to do now, after I've read online Straits Times and New Paper, and even TKL's opinions on some website.. Yes, as one can tell, I'm really THAT bored..
Come to think of it, I've really toned down a lot by the time I'm doing attachment here. No more boliao questions like "Do you want me to help you sharpen your pencils?" Instead, I merely ask for work and if there's none, I'll just attempt to keep myself occupied.
Is this a sign of burn-out? I don't know, but I doubt so. Interestingly, a friend just commented about the lack of drive to get up and go to work in the morning. Sometime after lunch today, someone sms-ed me to ask about my previous attachment and the gist of it was how she didn't feel like going to work in a tiny cramp place.
Tiny and cramp? I guess people have different perceptions. No doubt, my first impression of that place was tiny.. as in it was really small.. Yet the feeling it gave me was some homely laid-back office.. not unlike the ones I've pictured in story books.. The feeling was just like a sleepy little place where everything was just.. comfy..
Actually, was very tempted to comment about the fact since she had the chance to see the place before she agreed to do the attachment, there isn't any reason why she should look down on the place even before she starts. I mean, if you detest a place even before you start, then you are never going to like it.. right? Perhaps I myself do not have to right to say it too.. It's so much easier to tell others off and then whine and complain when you meet with the same situation, I guess..
Yet, that draws me to another point.. does size of the place you work at matter? Read in a magazine last week that it does, at least to a law firm.. But, what if it's just deciding where to do pupillage at? Doesn't how one feel matter equally too?
Someone was vehemently disagreeing about this point last Saturday. Yes, I know.. there is no doubt that large firms do give pupils greater exposure and the scale of work is something that small firms would probably encounter. Yet, somehow, the usually non-confident me simply doesn't feel comfortable in a large environment. I'll just feel highly self conscious and be super quiet.. compare it to being in a small place, where even though i'll still feel a bit uncomfortable, I can still warm up to people more quickly and be more bubbly or at least dare to speak up.. In this case, shouldn't I just hole myself up in some smaller environment and be able to learn better, compared to being in a place where I get the chance to be exposed to a lot of matters, yet I don't feel comfortable at all, and not dare to voice out anything? It's so much like the girl I was in sec school compared to jc.. Even my mum thought I looked more cheerful in photos in jc.. especially with all the smiles..
So, should I take the 'by right' route or the 'by left' one? and if 'by left', what should the conclusion for the previous paragraph be? Hmmm....
Seems like the first time I'm typing an entry in this blog during office hours.. There's really nothing much to do now, after I've read online Straits Times and New Paper, and even TKL's opinions on some website.. Yes, as one can tell, I'm really THAT bored..
Come to think of it, I've really toned down a lot by the time I'm doing attachment here. No more boliao questions like "Do you want me to help you sharpen your pencils?" Instead, I merely ask for work and if there's none, I'll just attempt to keep myself occupied.
Is this a sign of burn-out? I don't know, but I doubt so. Interestingly, a friend just commented about the lack of drive to get up and go to work in the morning. Sometime after lunch today, someone sms-ed me to ask about my previous attachment and the gist of it was how she didn't feel like going to work in a tiny cramp place.
Tiny and cramp? I guess people have different perceptions. No doubt, my first impression of that place was tiny.. as in it was really small.. Yet the feeling it gave me was some homely laid-back office.. not unlike the ones I've pictured in story books.. The feeling was just like a sleepy little place where everything was just.. comfy..
Actually, was very tempted to comment about the fact since she had the chance to see the place before she agreed to do the attachment, there isn't any reason why she should look down on the place even before she starts. I mean, if you detest a place even before you start, then you are never going to like it.. right? Perhaps I myself do not have to right to say it too.. It's so much easier to tell others off and then whine and complain when you meet with the same situation, I guess..
Yet, that draws me to another point.. does size of the place you work at matter? Read in a magazine last week that it does, at least to a law firm.. But, what if it's just deciding where to do pupillage at? Doesn't how one feel matter equally too?
Someone was vehemently disagreeing about this point last Saturday. Yes, I know.. there is no doubt that large firms do give pupils greater exposure and the scale of work is something that small firms would probably encounter. Yet, somehow, the usually non-confident me simply doesn't feel comfortable in a large environment. I'll just feel highly self conscious and be super quiet.. compare it to being in a small place, where even though i'll still feel a bit uncomfortable, I can still warm up to people more quickly and be more bubbly or at least dare to speak up.. In this case, shouldn't I just hole myself up in some smaller environment and be able to learn better, compared to being in a place where I get the chance to be exposed to a lot of matters, yet I don't feel comfortable at all, and not dare to voice out anything? It's so much like the girl I was in sec school compared to jc.. Even my mum thought I looked more cheerful in photos in jc.. especially with all the smiles..
So, should I take the 'by right' route or the 'by left' one? and if 'by left', what should the conclusion for the previous paragraph be? Hmmm....
Sunday, June 06, 2004
"The only thing that doesn't change is change"
Sorry.. Simply had to copy it from another friend's blog.. Whoever you are, just hope you won't mind me using this quote..
Finally, Super Sunday came back onto the 2.30pm slot again. Funny.. when most people were enthusiastically following it, I found it quite a dumb show.. Just when I've begin to appreciate the show and the sunshine it brings weekly, the run of the show is over..
Someone once told me, as we get older, the doors to our heart will close, making it impossible for us to make true friends. I brushed it off without much thought then. Come to think of it, there's so much wisdom in that phrase.
If we were to reflect deeply, how many friends can we truly label as the friend we truly care for, and not be with, subconsciously or otherwise, for some other reasons? Can you truly say that someone else is your friend just because of who they are, and not what they are? Even if you were truly friends at the start, are you able to confidently say that you all would remain so for a long while?
People come and go throughout our lives. Those who put in much more end up being hurt much more usually. And so, they grow up becoming more scarred, and more wary of people. It's no longer simply the 'I friend you, I don't friend you' stuff, but more of the 'I don't really like you, but I should still continue to be nice, yah?' And then, the whole human relationship chain becomes wrought with fakeness.. and coldness..
interesting isn't it?
Sorry.. Simply had to copy it from another friend's blog.. Whoever you are, just hope you won't mind me using this quote..
Finally, Super Sunday came back onto the 2.30pm slot again. Funny.. when most people were enthusiastically following it, I found it quite a dumb show.. Just when I've begin to appreciate the show and the sunshine it brings weekly, the run of the show is over..
Someone once told me, as we get older, the doors to our heart will close, making it impossible for us to make true friends. I brushed it off without much thought then. Come to think of it, there's so much wisdom in that phrase.
If we were to reflect deeply, how many friends can we truly label as the friend we truly care for, and not be with, subconsciously or otherwise, for some other reasons? Can you truly say that someone else is your friend just because of who they are, and not what they are? Even if you were truly friends at the start, are you able to confidently say that you all would remain so for a long while?
People come and go throughout our lives. Those who put in much more end up being hurt much more usually. And so, they grow up becoming more scarred, and more wary of people. It's no longer simply the 'I friend you, I don't friend you' stuff, but more of the 'I don't really like you, but I should still continue to be nice, yah?' And then, the whole human relationship chain becomes wrought with fakeness.. and coldness..
interesting isn't it?
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Tired
That word basically sums up what I'm feeling now.. physically tired.. In case anyone is wondering.. my timetable was super packed.. temple, meet Ciyao, send handphone for repairs then tuition.. In fact, got home only at 11+ since was over-stuck at tuition again..
Before I continue, just wondering who the Anonymous person is.. somehow, the tone of it sounds like da ge.. but not very sure.. Whoever you are, can confirm please?? Nevertheless, thanks for the word of encouragement.. really..
Started work a few days ago at Rodyk.. till now, still haven't learnt how to love turning up yet...
Perhaps like what Weiling suggested.. planning doesn't mean you can avoid what you hope to avoid.. shall take things just as they come..
That word basically sums up what I'm feeling now.. physically tired.. In case anyone is wondering.. my timetable was super packed.. temple, meet Ciyao, send handphone for repairs then tuition.. In fact, got home only at 11+ since was over-stuck at tuition again..
Before I continue, just wondering who the Anonymous person is.. somehow, the tone of it sounds like da ge.. but not very sure.. Whoever you are, can confirm please?? Nevertheless, thanks for the word of encouragement.. really..
Started work a few days ago at Rodyk.. till now, still haven't learnt how to love turning up yet...
Perhaps like what Weiling suggested.. planning doesn't mean you can avoid what you hope to avoid.. shall take things just as they come..
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Questions...
Do I have what it takes to be a mentor? After signing up for it, but before I actually turn up for the interview, I'm beginning to doubt myself. Couldn't really connect that well with Nurul and Iffah the last time.. Now that I'm even more irresponsible, should I even attempt to be a mentor?
Got an email regarding pupillage directory being released later.. Which brings to mind whether I should apply for pupillage on my own, or through Income? Feel like working outside for 2 years before I enter Income, but do I have what it takes? Or would Income allow it? Or should I not even go for pupillage? Ann said I should apply through Income, like what my predecessors aka she and Beng Chai (wonder who he is..) did.. But, that would mean I would have to enter Income almost immediately, right? Of course, like what Ann said, no firms would want to take us in for pupillage if we aren't going to stay on after that.. And I can't possibly not tell them about my bond too, right? At the same time, I don't think I'm good enough, so should I apply for pupillage at all?
Which brings to mind what I sms-ed some people months ago.. Somehow, I don't think I have any strengths at all.. What am I good at? What jobs am I more suited for? Why is it that I'm still so lost? Hmm...
Do I have what it takes to be a mentor? After signing up for it, but before I actually turn up for the interview, I'm beginning to doubt myself. Couldn't really connect that well with Nurul and Iffah the last time.. Now that I'm even more irresponsible, should I even attempt to be a mentor?
Got an email regarding pupillage directory being released later.. Which brings to mind whether I should apply for pupillage on my own, or through Income? Feel like working outside for 2 years before I enter Income, but do I have what it takes? Or would Income allow it? Or should I not even go for pupillage? Ann said I should apply through Income, like what my predecessors aka she and Beng Chai (wonder who he is..) did.. But, that would mean I would have to enter Income almost immediately, right? Of course, like what Ann said, no firms would want to take us in for pupillage if we aren't going to stay on after that.. And I can't possibly not tell them about my bond too, right? At the same time, I don't think I'm good enough, so should I apply for pupillage at all?
Which brings to mind what I sms-ed some people months ago.. Somehow, I don't think I have any strengths at all.. What am I good at? What jobs am I more suited for? Why is it that I'm still so lost? Hmm...
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Attachment
Yesterday was my last day at work. Come to think of it, I think I'm really one of the weirdos who get work withdrawal symptoms.. okiez, at least this time round, it wasn't as severe as last year when I stopped teaching.. just a slight cannot-help-but-think-about-what's-going-on-at-this-time habit, which I'll outgrow quickly..
Interestingly, I actually managed to feel comfortable within the first week, a super rare occurence considering that my shy and self conscious nature would normally prevent me from truly interacting with strangers until a long long time..
Looking back, can still remember the very first day when I was super super early.. and had to sms Nelson, Koon, Vicknesh in order not to rot even before I started work.. Frankly, 2nd level really seems like a ghost town at 8.30 in the morning.. Then Evin came, saw me, and let me in.. That was the day when she didn't bring her keys and I was left seated at Annie's seat till much later..
Come to think of it, my greatest impression wasn't that much of what I learnt, but more of the interactions with my colleagues. Granted, I did learn some stuff, but on the whole, it doesn't feel much different from working at Income, other than the more comfy feeling..
Interestingly, this time round, I wasn't that easily swayed by others' opinions. Normally, when I am told some bad points about another person, I would treat that person with caution. Yet, this time, I still managed to maintain a neutral stand. It's interesting that some of my colleagues have a mutual dislike for each other, yet, I would not have noticed if I wasn't exactly told. Frankly, I find them all quite ok.. I mean, each one of us have our own way of reacting to a situation.. As long as each side just gives in a little, it's really much fun to work with each other.. Well, then again, I'm not that tolerant either.. Somehow towards the end, rifts began to surface and I began to feel frustrated too...
Hmm... but overall, I still enjoyed working with Evin, Adrian, Annie and Raji... Really...
Wonder what the next attachment would be like..
Yesterday was my last day at work. Come to think of it, I think I'm really one of the weirdos who get work withdrawal symptoms.. okiez, at least this time round, it wasn't as severe as last year when I stopped teaching.. just a slight cannot-help-but-think-about-what's-going-on-at-this-time habit, which I'll outgrow quickly..
Interestingly, I actually managed to feel comfortable within the first week, a super rare occurence considering that my shy and self conscious nature would normally prevent me from truly interacting with strangers until a long long time..
Looking back, can still remember the very first day when I was super super early.. and had to sms Nelson, Koon, Vicknesh in order not to rot even before I started work.. Frankly, 2nd level really seems like a ghost town at 8.30 in the morning.. Then Evin came, saw me, and let me in.. That was the day when she didn't bring her keys and I was left seated at Annie's seat till much later..
Come to think of it, my greatest impression wasn't that much of what I learnt, but more of the interactions with my colleagues. Granted, I did learn some stuff, but on the whole, it doesn't feel much different from working at Income, other than the more comfy feeling..
Interestingly, this time round, I wasn't that easily swayed by others' opinions. Normally, when I am told some bad points about another person, I would treat that person with caution. Yet, this time, I still managed to maintain a neutral stand. It's interesting that some of my colleagues have a mutual dislike for each other, yet, I would not have noticed if I wasn't exactly told. Frankly, I find them all quite ok.. I mean, each one of us have our own way of reacting to a situation.. As long as each side just gives in a little, it's really much fun to work with each other.. Well, then again, I'm not that tolerant either.. Somehow towards the end, rifts began to surface and I began to feel frustrated too...
Hmm... but overall, I still enjoyed working with Evin, Adrian, Annie and Raji... Really...
Wonder what the next attachment would be like..
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Thanking my lucky stars
Can't exactly remember clearly what I was told, but it was something along the lines of me being lucky to have such wonderful friends.
Indeed.
Fallen umpteen times. Yet, throughout life's race, I've been pulled along by more than a few hands. Somehow though, I seem to be such a brat, taking these helping hands for granted, and never voicing my true gratitude for the naggings, but instead, just brushing them off..
Actually, I really do love these naggings.. Ok, not in the sense that I love being nagged at for the sake of it.. but more of the fact that, it really feels good to have the feeling that someone else cares enough to nag.. Just that, I guess sometimes I'm just uncomfortable showing my gratitude.. and so, attempt to cover it up by being bochap.. But I do remember them...
Tingting, Derrick, Jo, Gary, Calvin, Alvin, Janet, Guoxing, JianPing.. Thanks for your words of comfort today, when I simply felt super down and lost.. Yet, at the same time, I realised the responses that I got wasn't what I had actually expected..
In any case, don't worry, I'm fine. Just as I get upset in a split second, I recover equally fast too..
In a way, despite all my mean-ess.. I'm quite thankful to have Adrian around too.. All the brainless chatting helped drive away the gloom more quickly too.. Hey, thanks a lot!
Can't exactly remember clearly what I was told, but it was something along the lines of me being lucky to have such wonderful friends.
Indeed.
Fallen umpteen times. Yet, throughout life's race, I've been pulled along by more than a few hands. Somehow though, I seem to be such a brat, taking these helping hands for granted, and never voicing my true gratitude for the naggings, but instead, just brushing them off..
Actually, I really do love these naggings.. Ok, not in the sense that I love being nagged at for the sake of it.. but more of the fact that, it really feels good to have the feeling that someone else cares enough to nag.. Just that, I guess sometimes I'm just uncomfortable showing my gratitude.. and so, attempt to cover it up by being bochap.. But I do remember them...
Tingting, Derrick, Jo, Gary, Calvin, Alvin, Janet, Guoxing, JianPing.. Thanks for your words of comfort today, when I simply felt super down and lost.. Yet, at the same time, I realised the responses that I got wasn't what I had actually expected..
In any case, don't worry, I'm fine. Just as I get upset in a split second, I recover equally fast too..
In a way, despite all my mean-ess.. I'm quite thankful to have Adrian around too.. All the brainless chatting helped drive away the gloom more quickly too.. Hey, thanks a lot!
Incoherence
Hate that idiotic gal.. the cause of me feeling super frustrated.. and now, I'm thinking of not extending my attachment.. think I need a break from all this...
Realised I'm more and more irresponsible.. but at the same time, have the 'can't-be-bothered' attitude. Got a supposed harsh email from a social worker when I emailed her to tell her I cannot make it for the training after all.. yet, I just feel too tired to feel anything.. in the first place, if they had been more efficient, then things might have turned out different, right? Had to turn away quite a number of volunteers? I wonder if that's so true.. in any case, I realised that I won't be doing much voluntary work in the near future..
i guess i've learnt that doing good deeds/ being nice simply doesn't bring about better rewards.. instead, you could just get yourself into some unfair situation..
realised i've changed a lot... changed for a worse me... i guess it's through the things i see and experience, that made me more and more emotionless.. when i was younger, it was merely the fact that there wasn't anything that i truly particularly like.. then it progressed to the point where i am finally able to be more detached...
someday, hopefully, i'll attain the level of a robot.. Hmm...
*few minutes later*
read my nus email add, and realised another gal i can't stand has just sent an email that i know has something to do with me.. just feel super tired.. can't expect me to call people in the midst of the night, right? if yours truly is free enough to give me missed calls, and send me sms to call you back, perhaps you could call someone else and let the person pass on the message? I have a life too, you know?
i need a break.. i need a break... I NEED A BREAK AWAY FROM EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hate that idiotic gal.. the cause of me feeling super frustrated.. and now, I'm thinking of not extending my attachment.. think I need a break from all this...
Realised I'm more and more irresponsible.. but at the same time, have the 'can't-be-bothered' attitude. Got a supposed harsh email from a social worker when I emailed her to tell her I cannot make it for the training after all.. yet, I just feel too tired to feel anything.. in the first place, if they had been more efficient, then things might have turned out different, right? Had to turn away quite a number of volunteers? I wonder if that's so true.. in any case, I realised that I won't be doing much voluntary work in the near future..
i guess i've learnt that doing good deeds/ being nice simply doesn't bring about better rewards.. instead, you could just get yourself into some unfair situation..
realised i've changed a lot... changed for a worse me... i guess it's through the things i see and experience, that made me more and more emotionless.. when i was younger, it was merely the fact that there wasn't anything that i truly particularly like.. then it progressed to the point where i am finally able to be more detached...
someday, hopefully, i'll attain the level of a robot.. Hmm...
*few minutes later*
read my nus email add, and realised another gal i can't stand has just sent an email that i know has something to do with me.. just feel super tired.. can't expect me to call people in the midst of the night, right? if yours truly is free enough to give me missed calls, and send me sms to call you back, perhaps you could call someone else and let the person pass on the message? I have a life too, you know?
i need a break.. i need a break... I NEED A BREAK AWAY FROM EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, May 22, 2004
Snippets of my day
Perhaps like what a senior said, albeit a slightly modified version, as long as you can find something that nice in the things you do, everything else would not seem as bad. At that time, and many occasions after that, I found his words interesting, but non-workable, yet, come to think of it, can be quite true in a broader sense too.
Ever started off the day with you dreading it, but because there was a perk at the end of it, you keep on soldiering on.
The day started off less than nicely. When I left the place, there was still a person cursing and grumbling for no reason. Somehow, hate to hear myself being cursed early in the morning. Thankfully I was in a rush, and just left..
As the day progressed, my cough turned from bad to worse. At one point, I really thought I could taste blood. But of course, still had to 'tahan' the cough and survive through the day. After all, it doesn't make much sense to take the day off, right? And it'll mean coming home to see someone mumbling etc. Which meant that it made more sense to stay at work..
Thankfully, Ann called. Asked her yesterday if she wanted to have lunch together. Didn't expect her to agree to today. Quite fun to talk to her. Somehow, you never really know the true face of a person until you get to deal with the person one to one.. I guess..
Somehow, I still think my likes and dislikes are still evident on my face, and the actons I do. There's this girl whom gradually disliking, just couldn't be bothered to answer her some of her questions.
Oh, and the best part was of course, after office hours. Not because I get to skip tuition, but more of cause I got to see friends whom I've not seen for a long long long time.. So even if my colleagues think i'm not in my right mind to see this person but should go home instead, who cares? Afterall, sort of feel much more cheerful-er now..
Perhaps like what a senior said, albeit a slightly modified version, as long as you can find something that nice in the things you do, everything else would not seem as bad. At that time, and many occasions after that, I found his words interesting, but non-workable, yet, come to think of it, can be quite true in a broader sense too.
Ever started off the day with you dreading it, but because there was a perk at the end of it, you keep on soldiering on.
The day started off less than nicely. When I left the place, there was still a person cursing and grumbling for no reason. Somehow, hate to hear myself being cursed early in the morning. Thankfully I was in a rush, and just left..
As the day progressed, my cough turned from bad to worse. At one point, I really thought I could taste blood. But of course, still had to 'tahan' the cough and survive through the day. After all, it doesn't make much sense to take the day off, right? And it'll mean coming home to see someone mumbling etc. Which meant that it made more sense to stay at work..
Thankfully, Ann called. Asked her yesterday if she wanted to have lunch together. Didn't expect her to agree to today. Quite fun to talk to her. Somehow, you never really know the true face of a person until you get to deal with the person one to one.. I guess..
Somehow, I still think my likes and dislikes are still evident on my face, and the actons I do. There's this girl whom gradually disliking, just couldn't be bothered to answer her some of her questions.
Oh, and the best part was of course, after office hours. Not because I get to skip tuition, but more of cause I got to see friends whom I've not seen for a long long long time.. So even if my colleagues think i'm not in my right mind to see this person but should go home instead, who cares? Afterall, sort of feel much more cheerful-er now..
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Real age vs Behaviour
As I was walking home from the MRT station today, a thought just crossed my mind.
This afternoon, someone voiced his disbelief that I am 21+ this year, reason being that I do not have the 21 year old air around me.
Yet, just not long ago, someone else said I'm more matured than others my age.
So, which is it? a big kid? or a overaged youth?
Interestingly, this actually made me realise that my behaviour is such a blatant depiction of the subconcious me, the one that loves to be doted upon yet at the same time wary enough to protect oneself.
Why do I say that?
The ones whom I behave like a kid to.. Almost all of them are older than me, and do behave in such a way that I deem them as older brothers.. People whom I feel comfortable trusting.. and in front of them, I'm actually the true-est of myself, the big kid that I longed to be, but that I couldn't really show..
On the other hand, I only act more matured on occasions where I don't get to be a little kid either because of the environment.. or the people..
As I was walking home from the MRT station today, a thought just crossed my mind.
This afternoon, someone voiced his disbelief that I am 21+ this year, reason being that I do not have the 21 year old air around me.
Yet, just not long ago, someone else said I'm more matured than others my age.
So, which is it? a big kid? or a overaged youth?
Interestingly, this actually made me realise that my behaviour is such a blatant depiction of the subconcious me, the one that loves to be doted upon yet at the same time wary enough to protect oneself.
Why do I say that?
The ones whom I behave like a kid to.. Almost all of them are older than me, and do behave in such a way that I deem them as older brothers.. People whom I feel comfortable trusting.. and in front of them, I'm actually the true-est of myself, the big kid that I longed to be, but that I couldn't really show..
On the other hand, I only act more matured on occasions where I don't get to be a little kid either because of the environment.. or the people..
Inverse Proportionality
Just in case anyone is interested, here's my less than ideal grades.
LLA4024 AVIATION LAW & POLICY C
LLA4088 BUSINESS & FINANCE FOR LAWYERS B
LLA4100 TOPICS IN COPYRIGHT & DESIGNS C
LLB4069 LAW OF INSURANCE B
Somehow, this is the best I've ever done in my 3 years in law school, yet, I don't feel one bit happy. Firstly, I've always thought my business & finance was good enough for an A, yet I didn't get it.. neither did my aviation get the B i so wanted, after all my preparation for Warsaw and Montreal 1999 Convention. Of course, I do deserve the C that I got for Designs Law.. In fact, I think George Wei is super nice to have given me a C, judging from the crap I turn out. But I guess much as I like George Wei as a tutor, perhaps it's time for me to take a break from any IP stuff..
So, why did I use this title today?
Couldn't help but notice that my studying efforts are inversely proportional to my grades. Last sem, I spent all of my time on Tax Planning and later, Evidence, yet, I ended up doing less than ideal for both. Better still, I did awfully for evidence. Yet, for my other 8 credit module, IP, I studied for 1 day (that includes the numerous lectures that I skipped) and secured a 'B'..
This time, again, my efforts were all focused on aviation, so much so that even Weiling couldn't understand why I sacrifice my 8 credit insurance just for aviation. For all the enthusiasm in that module, a 'C' grade is awfully disappointing.. but, oh well..
Couldn't help but notice how this applies to many other aspects in real life too. Being extra nice to others doesn't guarantee that you would get the same type of treatment too.. Often, we tend to take for granted, those who are so much nicer to us, so much so that we end up offering shoddy treatment..
Perhaps secondary schools in Singapore should focus more on inverse functions instead of direct functions... hmm..
Just in case anyone is interested, here's my less than ideal grades.
LLA4024 AVIATION LAW & POLICY C
LLA4088 BUSINESS & FINANCE FOR LAWYERS B
LLA4100 TOPICS IN COPYRIGHT & DESIGNS C
LLB4069 LAW OF INSURANCE B
Somehow, this is the best I've ever done in my 3 years in law school, yet, I don't feel one bit happy. Firstly, I've always thought my business & finance was good enough for an A, yet I didn't get it.. neither did my aviation get the B i so wanted, after all my preparation for Warsaw and Montreal 1999 Convention. Of course, I do deserve the C that I got for Designs Law.. In fact, I think George Wei is super nice to have given me a C, judging from the crap I turn out. But I guess much as I like George Wei as a tutor, perhaps it's time for me to take a break from any IP stuff..
So, why did I use this title today?
Couldn't help but notice that my studying efforts are inversely proportional to my grades. Last sem, I spent all of my time on Tax Planning and later, Evidence, yet, I ended up doing less than ideal for both. Better still, I did awfully for evidence. Yet, for my other 8 credit module, IP, I studied for 1 day (that includes the numerous lectures that I skipped) and secured a 'B'..
This time, again, my efforts were all focused on aviation, so much so that even Weiling couldn't understand why I sacrifice my 8 credit insurance just for aviation. For all the enthusiasm in that module, a 'C' grade is awfully disappointing.. but, oh well..
Couldn't help but notice how this applies to many other aspects in real life too. Being extra nice to others doesn't guarantee that you would get the same type of treatment too.. Often, we tend to take for granted, those who are so much nicer to us, so much so that we end up offering shoddy treatment..
Perhaps secondary schools in Singapore should focus more on inverse functions instead of direct functions... hmm..
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Which is more important? A nice superior or easy to get along colleagues?
Ann's farewell lunch a few weeks ago somehow made me realise that working at Income legal might not be as bad afterall.
After having worked in various places, it suddenly dawned upon me that bosses are one of the most important aspect in ensuring a happier working environment. No doubt, of course, that one needs to be able to work with colleagues, but even if you are super close to your colleagues, your superiors are still the ones who can make or break one's day. Besides, what you see may not be what you get either. Close colleauges may not be as nice as they seem either.
Don't worry, I am not trying to imply anything, or trying to complain about someone who is testing my tolerance limit now. Just that my hotmail inbox drove home the point suddenly.
Received email from Rodyk. Will be starting attachment there on 31st May. For this, I must seriously thank Vincent. I merely emailed Mr Yeo a few minutes before he was due to knock off, and by the next morning, he had already secured an attachment for me. Felt really really thankful..
Of course, with that, the stress that I must perform up to standard so as not to embarass Mr Yeo began to sink in. Considering how dumb and blank-mind-ness I've been lately, it's time I get more sleep just to revive my almost dead brain cells.
For one thing, this episode just made me realise that working in Income is not that bad afterall. No matter how much I can't stand that irritating Mdm Han, Flora etc.. having a wonderful superior like Mr Yeo more than makes up for the not-so-nice working environment and bad job prospects. Perhaps that's one crucial deciding factor as to whether I'll stay on in Income..
Ann's farewell lunch a few weeks ago somehow made me realise that working at Income legal might not be as bad afterall.
After having worked in various places, it suddenly dawned upon me that bosses are one of the most important aspect in ensuring a happier working environment. No doubt, of course, that one needs to be able to work with colleagues, but even if you are super close to your colleagues, your superiors are still the ones who can make or break one's day. Besides, what you see may not be what you get either. Close colleauges may not be as nice as they seem either.
Don't worry, I am not trying to imply anything, or trying to complain about someone who is testing my tolerance limit now. Just that my hotmail inbox drove home the point suddenly.
Received email from Rodyk. Will be starting attachment there on 31st May. For this, I must seriously thank Vincent. I merely emailed Mr Yeo a few minutes before he was due to knock off, and by the next morning, he had already secured an attachment for me. Felt really really thankful..
Of course, with that, the stress that I must perform up to standard so as not to embarass Mr Yeo began to sink in. Considering how dumb and blank-mind-ness I've been lately, it's time I get more sleep just to revive my almost dead brain cells.
For one thing, this episode just made me realise that working in Income is not that bad afterall. No matter how much I can't stand that irritating Mdm Han, Flora etc.. having a wonderful superior like Mr Yeo more than makes up for the not-so-nice working environment and bad job prospects. Perhaps that's one crucial deciding factor as to whether I'll stay on in Income..
Monday, May 17, 2004
Consciousness vs Subconsciousness
Saw this on a friend's blog, something thought provoking, yet at the same time, I couldn't really comprehend.
"Clear your mind. Think about the person. Then think about one good thing that the person has done for you. At this point in time what is the very first thing that comes to mind? Be honest. Then think about one bad thing that the person has done to you. Again what is the very first feeling, impression or word that surfaces?
In both instances, if you are truly honest, it should be something similiar. Because you can really only feel one thing about a person at a time subconsciously."
(my apologies to Gary for infringing his copyright in the work.. by the way, Gary, if you are reading this, perhaps you could enlighten me on what something similar means?)
Perhaps it's just cause I lack the ability to feel, somehow, for most people I know, I can only think about either one good thing, or one bad thing... but not both. Better still, for others, I couldn't even come up with anything!
Interestingly too, for the real handful whom I could come up with a good and a bad.. the things are not exactly similar either.. and it couldn't be my consciousness coming into play either.. esp since both thoughts just popped up immediately..
Even more interesting.. this test seems more apt for figuring out which of the people around you mean more to you.. Somehow, it does say something when certain names just pop up immediately as you read through.. at least one name did..
Coincidentally, read that after I had a dream the night before. Was hit upon the realisation that that certain person had joined a cult, which accounted for the person being a totally different one from what I knew. And the feeling of a close friend lost hurt.. Can still vividly remember myself crying and crying in the dream..
Weird dream isn't it? Do hope that this is not a sign of a greater deterioration of a once close friendship. The last time I had an equal weird dream about the same friend, almost immediately after, we became drastically less close..
Time to keep my fingers crossed on this.. and also for my exam results..
Saw this on a friend's blog, something thought provoking, yet at the same time, I couldn't really comprehend.
"Clear your mind. Think about the person. Then think about one good thing that the person has done for you. At this point in time what is the very first thing that comes to mind? Be honest. Then think about one bad thing that the person has done to you. Again what is the very first feeling, impression or word that surfaces?
In both instances, if you are truly honest, it should be something similiar. Because you can really only feel one thing about a person at a time subconsciously."
(my apologies to Gary for infringing his copyright in the work.. by the way, Gary, if you are reading this, perhaps you could enlighten me on what something similar means?)
Perhaps it's just cause I lack the ability to feel, somehow, for most people I know, I can only think about either one good thing, or one bad thing... but not both. Better still, for others, I couldn't even come up with anything!
Interestingly too, for the real handful whom I could come up with a good and a bad.. the things are not exactly similar either.. and it couldn't be my consciousness coming into play either.. esp since both thoughts just popped up immediately..
Even more interesting.. this test seems more apt for figuring out which of the people around you mean more to you.. Somehow, it does say something when certain names just pop up immediately as you read through.. at least one name did..
Coincidentally, read that after I had a dream the night before. Was hit upon the realisation that that certain person had joined a cult, which accounted for the person being a totally different one from what I knew. And the feeling of a close friend lost hurt.. Can still vividly remember myself crying and crying in the dream..
Weird dream isn't it? Do hope that this is not a sign of a greater deterioration of a once close friendship. The last time I had an equal weird dream about the same friend, almost immediately after, we became drastically less close..
Time to keep my fingers crossed on this.. and also for my exam results..
Growing up
What does growing up mean?
That one's temperament has toned down? That the surrounding changes occur so fast that one can hardly be surprised? That a person starts to conform even more?
Perhaps that's why Mr Ling comes across as a really calm, nice-person figure...
So, have I grown up?
Judging from some of my previous entries, I'm still capable of my extremist temperament.. Awfully upset over what I think is unfair and absolutely happy over some really minor things.
When someone irritated me at work yesterday, was quite surprised that i didn't even boil inside.. could even continue to give frozen smiles to everyone, even though i'm no longer as truly cheery.. yet, i'm sure none could have noticed the difference either..
Hypocrite.. what an apt description that Gary used..
Throughout life, almost everyone has shown a different side of themselves to others.. not necessary to conform, but sometimes, to build up a fortress to protect the vulnerable us.. when the going gets tiring, we just break down in front of a small selected group..
wonder which is worse.. crumbling under pressure? or being extreme and subjected to being hurt?
Interestingly, Potato and I touched upon this topic whilst chatting sometime last week..
Perhaps I did grow up too quickly in the past, such that I don't seem to grow up now, when everyone else seems to be. Perhaps I'm just trying to reverse my growth.. Or better still, did anyone actually think that perhaps I just like the feeling of being younger, and being at the receiving end of the care and concern? Hmm...
What does growing up mean?
That one's temperament has toned down? That the surrounding changes occur so fast that one can hardly be surprised? That a person starts to conform even more?
Perhaps that's why Mr Ling comes across as a really calm, nice-person figure...
So, have I grown up?
Judging from some of my previous entries, I'm still capable of my extremist temperament.. Awfully upset over what I think is unfair and absolutely happy over some really minor things.
When someone irritated me at work yesterday, was quite surprised that i didn't even boil inside.. could even continue to give frozen smiles to everyone, even though i'm no longer as truly cheery.. yet, i'm sure none could have noticed the difference either..
Hypocrite.. what an apt description that Gary used..
Throughout life, almost everyone has shown a different side of themselves to others.. not necessary to conform, but sometimes, to build up a fortress to protect the vulnerable us.. when the going gets tiring, we just break down in front of a small selected group..
wonder which is worse.. crumbling under pressure? or being extreme and subjected to being hurt?
Interestingly, Potato and I touched upon this topic whilst chatting sometime last week..
Perhaps I did grow up too quickly in the past, such that I don't seem to grow up now, when everyone else seems to be. Perhaps I'm just trying to reverse my growth.. Or better still, did anyone actually think that perhaps I just like the feeling of being younger, and being at the receiving end of the care and concern? Hmm...
Saturday, May 08, 2004
Unexpected Responses
Guess I surprised a few people with a number of my previous entries.. Frankly, when I inserted this website in my icq details, I never thought anyone would actually notice.
Many things in life are just there, it merely depends on whether we choose to see it or not. Interestingly, some book I read this week had a part about humans not seeing supernatural things because they chose not to see it. Not that there's total truth to it, but somehow it brings to mind that humans often exercise their rights to pretend that something is non-existence. Or perhaps life is too fast pace for us to take our time to see and feel..
Nevertheless, people really do have different perceptions. A person whose husband, the sole breadwinner of the family, had just died whilst trying to save others. This woman now has to come out to work to support her 2 young children. Who would have thought that she would actually step forward to stop funds from flowing in, and to remind the public that there are others who need the money as well?
It's always so easy to say that this is what is correct. Yet, for all we know, once we are in her shoes, few of us would be able to muster that courage. Imagine. Two kids in primary school. As a mum, she would have wanted to the best for her kids. All the donations would have ensured that they would not have to suffer. Yet, after having agreed to halt the search for her husband in view of others safety, she is now doing something else that most of us would be incapable of doing.
Perhaps, like what WenHong and YanQing said, living a simple life is still the best of all.
True selfless-ness is when you readily give up something that will have a large detrimental effect on you. A level that I've not attained, and doubt I'll ever will.
In this respect, I salute Mr and Mrs Heng for their absolute selfless-ness.
Guess I surprised a few people with a number of my previous entries.. Frankly, when I inserted this website in my icq details, I never thought anyone would actually notice.
Many things in life are just there, it merely depends on whether we choose to see it or not. Interestingly, some book I read this week had a part about humans not seeing supernatural things because they chose not to see it. Not that there's total truth to it, but somehow it brings to mind that humans often exercise their rights to pretend that something is non-existence. Or perhaps life is too fast pace for us to take our time to see and feel..
Nevertheless, people really do have different perceptions. A person whose husband, the sole breadwinner of the family, had just died whilst trying to save others. This woman now has to come out to work to support her 2 young children. Who would have thought that she would actually step forward to stop funds from flowing in, and to remind the public that there are others who need the money as well?
It's always so easy to say that this is what is correct. Yet, for all we know, once we are in her shoes, few of us would be able to muster that courage. Imagine. Two kids in primary school. As a mum, she would have wanted to the best for her kids. All the donations would have ensured that they would not have to suffer. Yet, after having agreed to halt the search for her husband in view of others safety, she is now doing something else that most of us would be incapable of doing.
Perhaps, like what WenHong and YanQing said, living a simple life is still the best of all.
True selfless-ness is when you readily give up something that will have a large detrimental effect on you. A level that I've not attained, and doubt I'll ever will.
In this respect, I salute Mr and Mrs Heng for their absolute selfless-ness.
Sunday, May 02, 2004
Should teachers be allowed to use corporal punishments?
That godsis who made the police report, in my humblest opinion, must be a pai kia.. either that, or an awful teacher..
Most of us would have been hit on the palm with rulers etc by teachers, but did that do us any harm? I doubt so. In fact, most of us have turned out well..
So why the hooha over hitting the head of a girl who has gotten into trouble with the school 20 times? If the principal did not care about her, he would not have gotten worked up, trust me. The fewwhom I didn't bother to raise my voice at when they were awful, it just meant that I couldn't be bothered with them. People like Kok Sheng, whom I seem to be scolding every single lesson, it was just because I really dote on the students and want them to follow the right route. If every educator just focus on teaching school related subject and expel undesirable students (as quite a number of schools seem to be doing now), our students will be even worse off!
Which brings to mind, my teachers in CHIJ (Ponggol). Which other school actually emphasises the need for students to be polite to our school caretaker and cleaners? Come to think of it, we must have look real adorable when the entire class walks past the caretaker's room or the cleaners' room in the morning etc... Or, the times when we were scolded for being not polite/ bad manners etc.. for the entire lesson.. Few people would have heard of a class being sent back to class for not saying 'thank you' to the person holding the door for us..
And if one wants examples of corporal punishments, then hitting our palms for not memorising our sentences and meanings well enough for Chinese, not bringing our things should come well under that category. Yet, all of us knew that we deserved it. In fact, if my memory doesn't fail me, some of us even offered our rulers for the teachers to hit us. Dumb, but true.
Some ignorant parents may like to note that, as a result of the scoldings, punishments (some really innovative and bizarre ones, which they would have categorised them as humiliation, but it was, to us, just our fault) the batch of us became better gals, who know the importance of treating others, irregardless of their positions, with respect, know our school work better and interestingly, not to stamp our feet when walking.. (I'm sure all CHIJ (Ponggol) girls would understand why..)
To all my teachers and relief teachers from Pri 1/2 Faith, 3/4 Peace, 5/6 Love, 老师, 谢谢您!
That godsis who made the police report, in my humblest opinion, must be a pai kia.. either that, or an awful teacher..
Most of us would have been hit on the palm with rulers etc by teachers, but did that do us any harm? I doubt so. In fact, most of us have turned out well..
So why the hooha over hitting the head of a girl who has gotten into trouble with the school 20 times? If the principal did not care about her, he would not have gotten worked up, trust me. The fewwhom I didn't bother to raise my voice at when they were awful, it just meant that I couldn't be bothered with them. People like Kok Sheng, whom I seem to be scolding every single lesson, it was just because I really dote on the students and want them to follow the right route. If every educator just focus on teaching school related subject and expel undesirable students (as quite a number of schools seem to be doing now), our students will be even worse off!
Which brings to mind, my teachers in CHIJ (Ponggol). Which other school actually emphasises the need for students to be polite to our school caretaker and cleaners? Come to think of it, we must have look real adorable when the entire class walks past the caretaker's room or the cleaners' room in the morning etc... Or, the times when we were scolded for being not polite/ bad manners etc.. for the entire lesson.. Few people would have heard of a class being sent back to class for not saying 'thank you' to the person holding the door for us..
And if one wants examples of corporal punishments, then hitting our palms for not memorising our sentences and meanings well enough for Chinese, not bringing our things should come well under that category. Yet, all of us knew that we deserved it. In fact, if my memory doesn't fail me, some of us even offered our rulers for the teachers to hit us. Dumb, but true.
Some ignorant parents may like to note that, as a result of the scoldings, punishments (some really innovative and bizarre ones, which they would have categorised them as humiliation, but it was, to us, just our fault) the batch of us became better gals, who know the importance of treating others, irregardless of their positions, with respect, know our school work better and interestingly, not to stamp our feet when walking.. (I'm sure all CHIJ (Ponggol) girls would understand why..)
To all my teachers and relief teachers from Pri 1/2 Faith, 3/4 Peace, 5/6 Love, 老师, 谢谢您!
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