One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.
-- Dale Carnegie
http://www.great-inspirational-quotes.com/meaningful-quotes.html
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Happy Birthday~
I guess I aint gonna forget, my birthday's coming up. Yet, I ask myself, what does it mean to have a birthday? I guess there are many ways of looking at it.
One perspective would be the age thingy. A birthday means I've grown older. It means I'm ever closer to dying, that I've got more responsibilities, that the carefree life I once had is over and now I've gotta think about my future.
It also means that I've got more freedom now. I can do most of what I wanna do without worrying about the law or parents. It also means that Im supposedly more mature now. That I'm able to shape my life the way I want it to be now.
But that's just one perpective. If u ask me, another would be the purpose of having a birthday. Why DO people celebrate birthdays? Perhaps in one way it could be that we celebrate the miracle of life; that we have been alive all these years and look forward to more years of living. If that's the case, then why do people give presents and throw parties on birthdays? If we are celebrating life, then shouldn't we throw parties for each day we live then?
Perhaps we dont celebrate life then, rather just celebrate the past year and the upcoming one; celebrate the fact that we are growing up. If this is the case then, what is the purpose of giving presents? Maybe giving presents symbolises prosperity/wealth/blessing? I dunno about you, but when people give me presents I definitely feel blessed! ^^
But then there is also a more spititual sense if you look at it. You wonder to yourself, how all these years has passed, and how you have made it all worthwhile. Most people (upon self-reflection) start to change something about themselves, however small it may be. Like last year I learnt I ought to shut up sometimes and just let people do their thing. lol. How then, do we spend a meaningful birthday?
Take a look at my previous post. I guess that guy sure had a meaningful birthday! But are all of us to suddenly feel the obligation of compassion and start charitable organisations? I dont think all of us are capable of it.
In the end it boils down to how u live your life i guess. If money is an important part of your life, then it make sense to throw a glamorous party to show it all off. If you live a more trivial and spiritual life, then reflection and self-improvement seems to make sense too.
I still have no idea of how I'm gonna spend my birthday, and I guess I might spend a few days thinking about it.
As for presents, if anyone does get me one, do get me something useful to me reaching 18 (that means i want a condom! LOL)... I'm no longer a minor now!~
lol.
One perspective would be the age thingy. A birthday means I've grown older. It means I'm ever closer to dying, that I've got more responsibilities, that the carefree life I once had is over and now I've gotta think about my future.
It also means that I've got more freedom now. I can do most of what I wanna do without worrying about the law or parents. It also means that Im supposedly more mature now. That I'm able to shape my life the way I want it to be now.
But that's just one perpective. If u ask me, another would be the purpose of having a birthday. Why DO people celebrate birthdays? Perhaps in one way it could be that we celebrate the miracle of life; that we have been alive all these years and look forward to more years of living. If that's the case, then why do people give presents and throw parties on birthdays? If we are celebrating life, then shouldn't we throw parties for each day we live then?
Perhaps we dont celebrate life then, rather just celebrate the past year and the upcoming one; celebrate the fact that we are growing up. If this is the case then, what is the purpose of giving presents? Maybe giving presents symbolises prosperity/wealth/blessing? I dunno about you, but when people give me presents I definitely feel blessed! ^^
But then there is also a more spititual sense if you look at it. You wonder to yourself, how all these years has passed, and how you have made it all worthwhile. Most people (upon self-reflection) start to change something about themselves, however small it may be. Like last year I learnt I ought to shut up sometimes and just let people do their thing. lol. How then, do we spend a meaningful birthday?
Take a look at my previous post. I guess that guy sure had a meaningful birthday! But are all of us to suddenly feel the obligation of compassion and start charitable organisations? I dont think all of us are capable of it.
In the end it boils down to how u live your life i guess. If money is an important part of your life, then it make sense to throw a glamorous party to show it all off. If you live a more trivial and spiritual life, then reflection and self-improvement seems to make sense too.
I still have no idea of how I'm gonna spend my birthday, and I guess I might spend a few days thinking about it.
As for presents, if anyone does get me one, do get me something useful to me reaching 18 (that means i want a condom! LOL)... I'm no longer a minor now!~
lol.
Friday, August 29, 2008
September Babies!
I turn 18 soon, on the 5th that is. every year its boring, and hardly anyone remembers let alone celebrates it with me. this year however, i found this amazing cause. i dont even need to say anything, just watch this video.
The September Campaign Trailer from charity: water on Vimeo.
so all of you who're born in september, do take some time to think. let your birthday be a meaningful one. =)
http://www.charitywater.org/birthdays/
The September Campaign Trailer from charity: water on Vimeo.
so all of you who're born in september, do take some time to think. let your birthday be a meaningful one. =)
http://www.charitywater.org/birthdays/
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Technology made me depressed.
I've been over-dependant on technology, i've realized, but then again who isn't? I use technology for all the things i do; for entertainment, communication, music, education. Two days ago, during our super-awesome class bbq - where people went crazy and i rediscovered the wonders of the beach, i took a cab home with Shikin, Ryan & LKY. My phone had slide down(im not sure what the past tense of slide is LOL) as i got off the cab and was waaaay to lazy to start it back up.
we all know what happens when my phone slides down; its screen turns white and there goes the phone usage till i can get it woking again. well i left it in my bag and when i got home i tried to start it up again. didn't work. two days passed and ITS STILL NOT WORKING! There goes 200+ contacts, a whole load of sentimental smses, images, videos and music stored on that less than pleasing, disfunctional phone. im utterly distressed that i cant communicate anymore!
i guess there goes any form of communication till i get a new one - which will be not anytime soon, since we dont have any money. as soon as i do get my new phone, do remember to give me ur contact cuz i prolly will have lost all of my contacts. till then, i guess its back to the good ol' days where i send handwritten letters and carrier pigeons.... LOL !
matthew be prepared to find a pigeon landing on ur window ledge to inform u of our top-secret meeting (oops, not so secret anymore).
to all of u who use handphones now, BEWARE! They will turn on you! lol.
we all know what happens when my phone slides down; its screen turns white and there goes the phone usage till i can get it woking again. well i left it in my bag and when i got home i tried to start it up again. didn't work. two days passed and ITS STILL NOT WORKING! There goes 200+ contacts, a whole load of sentimental smses, images, videos and music stored on that less than pleasing, disfunctional phone. im utterly distressed that i cant communicate anymore!
i guess there goes any form of communication till i get a new one - which will be not anytime soon, since we dont have any money. as soon as i do get my new phone, do remember to give me ur contact cuz i prolly will have lost all of my contacts. till then, i guess its back to the good ol' days where i send handwritten letters and carrier pigeons.... LOL !
matthew be prepared to find a pigeon landing on ur window ledge to inform u of our top-secret meeting (oops, not so secret anymore).
to all of u who use handphones now, BEWARE! They will turn on you! lol.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
'O' Levels are here - how many of us are going to make it?
I had my oral exam today. It was fairly easy - especially for one like me. The topic was a little unexpected though; hygiene. I couldn't really talk too much about the topic but i am thankful i spoke well enough for the examiners to be entertained, and probably give me good marks for the oral.
The later few students all said it was kinda easy to them too, but the quarantined group didn't think so. I bet some of em panicked during the oral itself.
Since the oral has started, it means the O levels are coming already. This was a start of what is to soon come. People are all saying that they should give their best shot, that they wont be coming back except to collect their certs and see teachers, that's all.
In the back of my mind, i really wondered how many of us would actually make it, and how many would come back to sit in the classrooms of FTPSS again. People say only those that are bad all year round retain, but i don't think thats true anymore - just take a look at me, a living, breathing example.
If having to repeat has taught me anything, it is to not get complacent and not to jump to conlcusions about one's results. Hey, i thought i'd do well last year, and we all know how that turned out!
I sincerely hope no one from our class would repeat the year, because they are all great people who should have a chance to move on with their lives. However, we are 5N2, and it's almost 'tradition' that some students from 5N2 would repeat.
Regardless if i do well or not, i will have to move on. My path is already planned (sketched by me, allowed to happen by God =P). I just hope that my classmates will move on with me.
So for all those of you who read this, FIGHT ON ! We are not down and beaten yet, lets make this exam the best we have ever done. as we say it, JIA YOU !
My dear buddies, lets move on to bigger and better things, together. =)
The later few students all said it was kinda easy to them too, but the quarantined group didn't think so. I bet some of em panicked during the oral itself.
Since the oral has started, it means the O levels are coming already. This was a start of what is to soon come. People are all saying that they should give their best shot, that they wont be coming back except to collect their certs and see teachers, that's all.
In the back of my mind, i really wondered how many of us would actually make it, and how many would come back to sit in the classrooms of FTPSS again. People say only those that are bad all year round retain, but i don't think thats true anymore - just take a look at me, a living, breathing example.
If having to repeat has taught me anything, it is to not get complacent and not to jump to conlcusions about one's results. Hey, i thought i'd do well last year, and we all know how that turned out!
I sincerely hope no one from our class would repeat the year, because they are all great people who should have a chance to move on with their lives. However, we are 5N2, and it's almost 'tradition' that some students from 5N2 would repeat.
Regardless if i do well or not, i will have to move on. My path is already planned (sketched by me, allowed to happen by God =P). I just hope that my classmates will move on with me.
So for all those of you who read this, FIGHT ON ! We are not down and beaten yet, lets make this exam the best we have ever done. as we say it, JIA YOU !
My dear buddies, lets move on to bigger and better things, together. =)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday blues that never came
It was a good day today, actually. one of the firsts of Mondays that are always dull. I had a long talk wiht Mr God yesterday and i am very glad to say that he didn't disappoint me =)
told a bunch of friends something i've been meaning to get off my chest. glad to see they accepted it, though one of em seemed rather shocked - anyways its about time i told em.
it was a fulfilling day, meaning i did what i had to do and planned and man the feeling is great. Peace of your mind truly is a drug this world cannot replicate.
I watched the national day rally speech today in english. Was rather enlightening o.o - more than what i learn in the textbook, though applying the same concepts and same set of problems.
i found this pic today. i remember capturing it a while back when i played the game. i called it 'the longest update in the world', because thats what it was, the longest update EVERRR ! it took me 8-10 hours i believe. i was going nuts!! @.@
i found this pic today. i remember capturing it a while back when i played the game. i called it 'the longest update in the world', because thats what it was, the longest update EVERRR ! it took me 8-10 hours i believe. i was going nuts!! @.@
Friday, August 15, 2008
scotty dynamo makes good music!
go visit scotty dynamo's page on myspace music! i dunno about you guys, but i think his music is kinda cool. u can scroll all the way down there and waste precious seconds of your futile and pathetic life (jokin) or, you could click here;
http://www.scottydynamo.com/
lol. im kidding. do visit the site though =)
http://www.scottydynamo.com/
lol. im kidding. do visit the site though =)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
why i learn music - so i can become like these guys! =P
found these videos in youtube. give em a chance and listen to em. =)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
@.@
It can now be deduced that the major scale with four flats is Ab major (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db), that the one with five flats is Db major (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb,) and that the one with six flats is Gb major (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb).
Gb, however, is the enharmonic if F#, and F# (as already seen) is the key note of the scale with six sharps. We seem to have come to a halt: we now have a major key signature for each note on the keyboard, indeed two for one of them (F#/Gb). But if we were to carry on further, we would continue to get enharmonic alternatives. For exaple, if we extend the sequence of keys with sharp key signatures, (G, D, A etc.) we get .....
is it me, or is music theory just getting more chimology with every page i turn? woah @.@ i'm going bonkers lol.
Gb, however, is the enharmonic if F#, and F# (as already seen) is the key note of the scale with six sharps. We seem to have come to a halt: we now have a major key signature for each note on the keyboard, indeed two for one of them (F#/Gb). But if we were to carry on further, we would continue to get enharmonic alternatives. For exaple, if we extend the sequence of keys with sharp key signatures, (G, D, A etc.) we get .....
is it me, or is music theory just getting more chimology with every page i turn? woah @.@ i'm going bonkers lol.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
pictures of haikel... LOL
as requested... 'sexy' pics' of you. LOL
"3 Aug 08, 22:10
haikel^^: come on babe. post some sexay pics of me!"
u guys shoulda been there when i took these pics. i didn't know he was afraid of heights!
this is not exactly hk, but it is something he drew ^^
.jpg)
probably the most sexiest pic of all, olympic gold medalist hk! lol.
"3 Aug 08, 22:10
haikel^^: come on babe. post some sexay pics of me!"
u guys shoulda been there when i took these pics. i didn't know he was afraid of heights!
this is not exactly hk, but it is something he drew ^^
smile~ ur on candid camera (aj style!)
"mr NP dragonboater"
.jpg)
probably the most sexiest pic of all, olympic gold medalist hk! lol.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
u guys like pics, doncha? [part II]
3 little attention-seekers with attitudes. kinda cute eh? =P
my mom's gotta learn some new poses, doesn't she?
i'm hard at work these days... yeah right!
the best part about this pic is that my hand don't look skinny no more! LOL
i know kim yong would love this pic.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
u guys like pics, doncha?
new buddies and a crazy hair do!
i was emo-ing the other day when i took this pic. recognise the place?
candle lights! too bad the camera couldn't capture what my eyes could.
a tree with a charming personality
i was lying down on the field when i took this pic. tsk tsk, PE too slack le.. NOT! with all those burpese and push-ups?
:)
made ma glasses today. they're gonna be lime green. kinda cool i guess, but we'll see how it turns out. i hope i can get it by monday.. i cant see a darn thing!
feeling kinda down lately. dunno why. maybe its cuz im lonely :P
hope the week turns out good, and happy birthday Singapore =D
feeling kinda down lately. dunno why. maybe its cuz im lonely :P
hope the week turns out good, and happy birthday Singapore =D
NOT my day.
It was sooo not my day today. i got very disappointed today. No, not at people, but rather at myself and maybe even God. I can never be angry at the Lord though, he's done waaaay too much for me to get angry at him over just a few issues.
i lost some cash today - and that was for my bus pass. DARN! left it in my cupboard and when i checked today, 50 cents was left in that packet (out of the 27 dollars)
lost my specs too when i was running to sch today. it prolly fell off and i didn't realize it - so yeah, i'm typing even though i cant see the keys on the keyboard or the screen itself. everythings a blur; imma blind man now!
my phone is not working anymore. it's spoilt beyond conditions i that enable NORMAL use of the phone. i cant even call people now without putting them through speakers.
i think its about time i cut my hair. getting a little too long, but i dont trust the hairdressers/stylists/hair NOOBS or whatever u call them. THEY NEVER GIVE ME A CUT I WANT. I cant blame them la, they all seem to not understand english so there's a language barrier. talk about foreign talent. like come on la! come singapore at least learn some conversational english la! -.-'
i realize i need lots of money. living a trivial life is not easy, especially when it jeopardises comfort and living conditions. i'm trying my best to save. somehow, it just doesn't seem enough. so all those of you who call me annorexic and skinny, now u know why im that thin - i can;'t even eat proper meals!
anyways this post is sorta turning into a complaint-post. lol. imma little overwhelmed at the moment, maybe its just the disorientation from not being able to see, or maybe i'm just really agitated.
if u ever walk past the carpark next to the school (the one near the really large field & soccer court) PLEASE LOOK FOR MY SPECS lol. i think it's kinda gone by now, i mean who wouldn't wanna grab a pair of glasses that turn dark under the sun!
one last thing. if u ever call me, or if i have to call u, ur gonna be on speaker so nothing private! - lol. good day to u all!
what a way to kick in the month of august.
aj
i lost some cash today - and that was for my bus pass. DARN! left it in my cupboard and when i checked today, 50 cents was left in that packet (out of the 27 dollars)
lost my specs too when i was running to sch today. it prolly fell off and i didn't realize it - so yeah, i'm typing even though i cant see the keys on the keyboard or the screen itself. everythings a blur; imma blind man now!
my phone is not working anymore. it's spoilt beyond conditions i that enable NORMAL use of the phone. i cant even call people now without putting them through speakers.
i think its about time i cut my hair. getting a little too long, but i dont trust the hairdressers/stylists/hair NOOBS or whatever u call them. THEY NEVER GIVE ME A CUT I WANT. I cant blame them la, they all seem to not understand english so there's a language barrier. talk about foreign talent. like come on la! come singapore at least learn some conversational english la! -.-'
i realize i need lots of money. living a trivial life is not easy, especially when it jeopardises comfort and living conditions. i'm trying my best to save. somehow, it just doesn't seem enough. so all those of you who call me annorexic and skinny, now u know why im that thin - i can;'t even eat proper meals!
anyways this post is sorta turning into a complaint-post. lol. imma little overwhelmed at the moment, maybe its just the disorientation from not being able to see, or maybe i'm just really agitated.
if u ever walk past the carpark next to the school (the one near the really large field & soccer court) PLEASE LOOK FOR MY SPECS lol. i think it's kinda gone by now, i mean who wouldn't wanna grab a pair of glasses that turn dark under the sun!
one last thing. if u ever call me, or if i have to call u, ur gonna be on speaker so nothing private! - lol. good day to u all!
what a way to kick in the month of august.
aj
Friday, August 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Singapore!
I know its a little early to start celebrating, but each day i pass the posters, the designs and all the commercials on TV, i get kinda excited and a little nostalgic about NDP.
kim yong asked me today if i missed NDP and he was sure i did. we both have had our times in the parade and i know we both enjoyed it immensely. how much more patriotic can a Singaporean get than to participate in the National Day Parade? it's quite a big thing la, for us lament people to watch it, let alone be part of it.
i kinda miss those days back at Kallang stadium. all those rehearsals, the singing, the crapping around and those super-fond memories. i guess it kinda develops a sense of patriotism and loyalty once u've been in the parade. i've been in it twice i think :P
though it may be early, it's only 8 days away. Happy Birthday Singapore!
lol. don't laugh at me or call me lame for this post. >.<
xD
kim yong asked me today if i missed NDP and he was sure i did. we both have had our times in the parade and i know we both enjoyed it immensely. how much more patriotic can a Singaporean get than to participate in the National Day Parade? it's quite a big thing la, for us lament people to watch it, let alone be part of it.
i kinda miss those days back at Kallang stadium. all those rehearsals, the singing, the crapping around and those super-fond memories. i guess it kinda develops a sense of patriotism and loyalty once u've been in the parade. i've been in it twice i think :P
though it may be early, it's only 8 days away. Happy Birthday Singapore!
lol. don't laugh at me or call me lame for this post. >.<
xD
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)