The 7 days of shining moments

OK....I admit that it has been such a long time since I update my blog. I have my reasons so people, please accept my apology for your long-awaiting moment. ^^

Today, yes, TODAY...is Saturday. The LAST day of my recess week in Subang. For the past few days, I had been hanging out with my family and friends, and yes, ditching my assignments and revision at the same time. But it was these past few days, I for once in two months, had a good laugh. The stress in me shrinked into one corner of my mind as I stepped foot in Subang since I left to Singapore in end of July. I followed my parents back to my mom's hometown on Sunday and came back on Monday night. On the following day, I went to Mcd with panda bro and Ping Ying before meeting up the rest at 3K for badminton. It was and still is refreshing to be able to meet my friends (even when I flashback the memories of our time spend together). My week passed on with an outing on Wednesday at Pyramid, our usual hang-out place. I had lunch and dinner with them and also did some shopping with Grace (Jen Chong and Bryan were so KIND to accompany us ^^). Got to Secret Recipe later for a chat and a cake-eating session XD before having our dinner at Kim Gary. While later most went back to their homes, five of us (Me, Ying Wai, Ping Ying, Yew Ken and Grace) watched The Ugly Truth. It was a nice and humorous movie, really funny, and its worthwhile to watch if you ask me. =D On Thursday night, after shopping at Mid Valley with my parents at night, I went for a drink at Kayu, Taipan. It was around 10+pm but I was glad to be able to make it. I also had breakfast with pretty much the same gang the next day at the SAME place. lol! However, no matter how it turned out and no matter how frustrated am I for not doing my homework, I will not regret the days I spend with my dear friends and family for this whole week. The memories made are like my diamond-stars which glitters and shines upon me even when the world darkens and turned upside down. So, I really, really thank you! my fellow friends even if you do not came to read this post. My heartest gratitude to all of you and wish you all the best for your future undertakings~ we shall meet again in end of November ^^ Till then, take care *hugz*

~pekyee~

A mixture of feelings, like the rainbow colours when spinned together become a total whiteness

I woke up today, reluctantly getting off my bed to my study table to switch on my laptop. Laptop, yes, the only thing that will keeps me wide awake. So, as usual, as I log on to my Nus account, the first thing I always check is my NUSmail and IVLE. Well, guess what? I got selected to be part of the NUS choir family! And what more, a soprano singer. I was jovial and my heart really leaped when the news sinked into my mind. But this moment of happiness only lasted for a short while. I had to go to NUS sports complex along with a few of my friends to check the booking session for the courts. Not going to elaborate about it, because it will just bore you. It is just for the upcoming sports day event with NTU. After that, I went to the library and did some chemistry revision. Due to the fact that I did not revise even once after this week's lecture, I had to start my revision no matter what, or else, it will never begin. >.< Later on, I had Biodiversity practical, a field trip to Kent Ridge Park to learn the features and specificities of plants and some animals in order to be able to classify them in the future. It was a pretty long walk, but the trip was overall, a fun and beneficial one. Now, I will be able to tell my friends about plants in depth! Hope this statement will not shoo you guys away. Haha! After the field trip, I rushed to the piano ensemble, but it came to a disappointment. The room was not spacious, and there were so many people! I almost suffocated in the midst of the crowd. Me and Joan left before it even ended as we could not stand the crowd. We ended up heading back to PGP and had our dinner at the old canteen with Wai Chien and others who we bumped into. All in all, I felt happy, exhausted, hyper, bleary, disappointed, sleepy, etc, and these feelings lead to point zero, numb. Now as I'm typing this, I really want to ditch everything away and dive into a seaside and have a good swim. But, I don't think I have the energy left to swim anyway. Anyway care to throw me a float? =)

It begins!

It has entered the third week since I started staying here in NUS. So, Im already adapted to the lifestyle here =). Yesterday (Tuesday), I had my first lecture at 8am for "Samurai, Geisha & Yakuza", followed by another lecture at 4pm for Biodiversity. Each lasted almost 2 hours. The schedule is not hectic yet because the tutorials are only starting on the 3rd week of the academic timetable. So far, the lecturers are good. They are pretty humorous which at least will prevent me from dozing off. The coursemates I got to know are really cool and intelligent people. I hope I can keep up as more practicals and assignments will be thrown flat to us. (lol) Moving on to today's lesson, I had japanese language lecture. Name of the lecturer, Saito Yukiko sensei =). As for japanese, the tutorials which Im gonna have in the near future are strenous as I will have 5hours of tutorial weekly, which is divided into 3 tutorial classes per week. sigh~ While I am typing this blog, a man came to repair my study light! So, now I have my table light back. No more straining my eyes to do my reading. Hence, in my opinion, embarking the education in NUS is really fascinating and exhilarating. Eventhough at times it can be really exhausting however, in the end, taking this huge, courageous step into this competitive community, is indeed, a worthy decision.

Conformation of oneself to a new community

Today is already Saturday. The first day I checked in was on 27th of July, which was a Monday. The day I stepped into the campus as a student. From long queues for registration to showroom by ambassadors. Everything was pretty much a hassle on the first day. However, I got to settle down few days later. Eventhough, I know that more are going to come in the near future such as lab practicals, tutorials, activities, etc, which pretty much will take up most of my time. I think the only day I can allocate time for myself is Sunday, or maybe not. Organisational and well-structured planning will be vital at this point. I have to learn to grasp it as soon as possible. >.< All in all, the people here are mostly friendly and sociable considering the different backgrounds we all have. Apart from that, the university has a huge, condusive central library and reading areas. I will upload some photoes pertaining to the surroundings of NUS and my hostel later.

Modules I have to take for this semester:

1) Biodiversity (my bio classmates, look at what I have to study again...)

2) General physiology

3) Chemistry for life sciences

4) #English for academic purposes (failed qet..thats why I have to take T.T)

there are other two more which are elective modules. Will update it after I received the confirmation of modules. =)

*lots of love to my family and friends*

Moving on, minute by minute where our dreams lead us to

There was once a saying goes, "When a life is borned, death awaits". I personally find it true. If there is no death, the existence of mortal life is zero. As we live as our current "us", we tend to forget some of the things that matters most to us, in other words, deviation. Family, friends, buddies and pals, money, belongings, pets, etc, as we lived by all these factors, we are still originally destined to accomplish one goal. It is none other than the fulfillment of our dreams. All life live only once. Whether there are people who believe human race are actually reincarnation of the past or send down by heaven to watch over the earth, we will only remember what we did and said on earth in this hour when we are still breathing through our lungs. No guarantees on what will happen after we meet the finish line of our lives. Therefore, as I put my thoughts on this matter, I put my own resolve to the very top of my mind, to ensure that I will achieve what I want to do in the next few years. Time and fate might trick us off our shoes. Render us unsustainable and weak. Eventhough it is difficult to come out from the muddy marshes that we might fall into, we must not forget the one purpose we are born here, that is, to achieve our dreams. And, I believe, that strong resolution and determination will whisk away all bushes and thorns, to allow a beautiful flower to blossom. A flower that shines brightly under both moonlight and the sun. All in all, to my friends or anyone who read this post, remember your aims and your purpose of your existence. For those who haven't realise their own goals, do not surrender or forfeit. Keep on believing and extend your hands to the people around you, and you will definitely find your path. Have faith in ourselves, and together, we will make the world a better place even if its just a tiny bit. =)

p/s: these are the videos when we (me, pingying, bryan and wai chien) were in summit on 19/7/2009. take a look~

me and bryan snatching for the cheese, eventually I made his drop into the sugar solution XD

Decision making, is and always a tough one

In every person's life, there will always come a day where we have to make huge decisions. It is just the matter of time. However, when the day finally arrives, it plainly gives us headaches, sleepless nights, frustration and for worse scenario, no appetite to eat. We have to think from every bit of perspective of views to consider and compare for one and only purpose, that is, making a final decision. In my case, the question lies on, whether to go or not to go? I was surfing the internet like usual when I decided to check on the upu website and stated there, the result of the appeal for upu is out! So, I logged in and checked that I am offered applied chemistry in UM, the 1st out of 2 choices of courses that I filled in. At the same time, my registration letter for NUS arrived. Honestly, I already did all preparations needed for enrolling in NUS end of this month, including the pre-registration. Even the bus tickets to Singapore for QET had already been bought. Initially, I never really put any hope for my appeal for UPU. But, currently, in this situation, I actually feel myself is at a lost, wondering how am I going to end up in an ultimate decision in just another day? Will I be able to decide on a road which I am going to take without having any regrets in the future? Or both paths laid in front of me will eventually lead me to one same final stop? Now, this is what makes a decision difficult to handle, or maybe not? I wonder.

Seafield's Canteen Day and laughter~

This morning, I drove out at 9.30am, ready to pick up Mr. Bryan Kwon and Mr. Lee Wai Chien from their houses. We met up with Ping Ying and her friend, Ryan at the school's gate ^^. The canteen day was crowded with people everywhere. Students, teachers, parents, friends from other schools, etc. We also get to meet Pn.Thenmoli, Pn.Poh, Kang Kang ^^ (busy with his calls), Pn.Ang (or Ung...can't remember) and also Jen Chong's mother. Not forgetting Shang Shi and his friend, Edmund (correct me if I spelt it wrongly). We started out with myself buying sushi from a sushi stall, the taste is not too bad but the rice was a bit mushy and soggy (I think they put a little too much volume of water). After that, we kind of walked around the school, scouting for delicious-looking food. In the end, Ping Ying, Wai Chien and I ended up eating maggi-mee dry noodles bought from a stall, rm2 for each cup. On the other hand, Bryan bought a steak, and it was difficult for him to bite. He even broke two plastic forks and a wooden stick while trying to poke or cut it. Eventually, he just chucked the whole piece of steak into his mouth! Poor Bryan. It was hilarious as you can see from the video below. Later on, I fetched Bryan home. Wai Chien walked back as we strolled to the wrong row of houses where we thought I parked my car. Lucky for him, since it was nearer to his house. All in all, we had a great time in school. Watch the videos posted below to get a bigger picture of the event. Bon jour~

videos taken by ~pekyee~