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Sunday, April 23, 2006
poem
From Cleo's blog..
Thank you Cleo! I teared up a little reading this. I miss The Gang Of Eleven and all those times we spent together so much! Seriously hope that 10 years down the road, we would still laugh and joke around as much, complain about anyone pangseh-ing the rest, gossip around, meet up for mahjong, bowling or neoprints (if we still can squeeze everyone into the booth).. Aaahh, sweet.
Crunch time. My parents were telling me to take the day off. But how could I ever with my brain feeling so full and blank at the same time?
which reminds me. it is chihoe's birthday. i shall give a tribute to chihoe, one of the best friends that we had.
the defination of a chihoe is
someone who is always there
no matter which country he is in
he's always there to show his care.
i remember when we were younger
doing council duties in school
hanging around at the foyer
talking, laughing and playing a fool.
those were the days that i'll really treasure
the times when we studied and played
with no worries of what lies in the future
come what may, we weren't afraid.
on this special birthday of yours
i'd like to appreciate our friendship
make a little rhyme of memoirs
about this chihoe, who's ever so hip!
his jovial laughter never fails
to put a smile on anyone's face
keeping in touch with msn and emails
not a part of him i want to replace.
his kind, thoughtful and humourous gestures
are something no one else could do
the artistic pictures that he captures
how he did it, i've got no clue.
his fashion sense is rather cool
wardrobe filled with clothes for 4 seasons
for going out and also going to school
some even for glamorous functions.
to you, my friend, i am very grateful
of all the times we shared
whether they were sad or joyful
nothing else could have compared.
here's wishing you happiness today
with wisdom and strength to fill your ways
last but not least i want to say
have a happy happy happy birthday!
Thank you Cleo! I teared up a little reading this. I miss The Gang Of Eleven and all those times we spent together so much! Seriously hope that 10 years down the road, we would still laugh and joke around as much, complain about anyone pangseh-ing the rest, gossip around, meet up for mahjong, bowling or neoprints (if we still can squeeze everyone into the booth).. Aaahh, sweet.
Crunch time. My parents were telling me to take the day off. But how could I ever with my brain feeling so full and blank at the same time?
8teen
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY, ME!
Yea, so it's my 18th year of breathing on planet Earth. Happy? Supposedly. 18 years is a long time. But, my Finals start tomorrow. So imagine my ecstasy to enjoy today.. I will survive, I just know it.
Yesterday was Earth Day. Did anyone do something? Earth is so much more wholesome and life-sustaining, so we ought to do our part for the planet we owe so much to. I guess I'm going on a SAVE-THE-WORLD rant..
Anyway, new song. Since it's my so-called important day, I thought of having a more perky, fast beat song (compared to the other sad slow songs I have, right Mel?). Here is Matt Costa's Sunshine. Ironically, it's drizzly, cold and gloomy right now in Toronto. We need some sunshine!
Wish me luck for the Finals! (:
Yea, so it's my 18th year of breathing on planet Earth. Happy? Supposedly. 18 years is a long time. But, my Finals start tomorrow. So imagine my ecstasy to enjoy today.. I will survive, I just know it.
Yesterday was Earth Day. Did anyone do something? Earth is so much more wholesome and life-sustaining, so we ought to do our part for the planet we owe so much to. I guess I'm going on a SAVE-THE-WORLD rant..
Anyway, new song. Since it's my so-called important day, I thought of having a more perky, fast beat song (compared to the other sad slow songs I have, right Mel?). Here is Matt Costa's Sunshine. Ironically, it's drizzly, cold and gloomy right now in Toronto. We need some sunshine!
Wish me luck for the Finals! (:
Friday, April 21, 2006
random
Very random, but..
- Today is the HRH, The Queen's 80th birthday. Happy Birthday?
- There is a protest going on in Ontario. I'm kind of fuzzy on the details.
- Sino-American ties aren't that great. So is Sino-Canadian.
- I watched the NHL playoff match of the Ottawa Senators VS. Tampa Bay Lightning on TV. Senators won 4-1 in a twist of fate. I'm catching on to the Canadian hockey craze. I should go for one of the LIVE games.
- I'm trying to focus and study as much as I can. EESA06 is killing me. CHMA11 is next, along with recaps for BGYA02, and HLTA01. PSYA02 will be for Thursday onwards, since the exam is scheduled on May 1.
- Global warming, etc., are still occurring as I type (knowledge courtesy of the EESA06 textbook I'm reading). Do something people!
- My Naruto-itch is not going away. Bear with it!
- I'm wondering how Melissa's netball match went.
- Freddy requested for Anna Nalick. Anyone else?
More studying. Out.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
karma
Me and my housemate went to Pacific Mall for a haircut just now. My long locks have been cut away. Okay, not as long as Rapunzel's, but definitely the longest hair I've ever grown.
The way the hairdresser styled my hair made me look like I was some Hongkie, which I object to alot. Me and Nora were talking bad about my hairdresser earlier on, as he was sitting in front of a mirror and spraying his own hair. Icky. Then the hairdresser that cut my hair the last time came and I was hoping he would cut my hair too. But he did it for Nora, and the icky hairdresser did mine.
KARMA.
Anyway, we went for some curry fishball snack. Oh, and I saw Jessica (took GGRA02 with me last semester) too. Just came out of the shower and didn't like the look of my hair too much. But hair grows, so I'll just wait for it to.
The way the hairdresser styled my hair made me look like I was some Hongkie, which I object to alot. Me and Nora were talking bad about my hairdresser earlier on, as he was sitting in front of a mirror and spraying his own hair. Icky. Then the hairdresser that cut my hair the last time came and I was hoping he would cut my hair too. But he did it for Nora, and the icky hairdresser did mine.
KARMA.
Anyway, we went for some curry fishball snack. Oh, and I saw Jessica (took GGRA02 with me last semester) too. Just came out of the shower and didn't like the look of my hair too much. But hair grows, so I'll just wait for it to.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
checked
Studied, checked.
Afternoon nap, checked.
Abstainence from Naruto, checked.
Body aches from heavy grocery carrying, checked.
Desperate Housewives and new TV show, What About Brian, checked.
New song for blog, checked.
Practically my day.
Afternoon nap, checked.
Abstainence from Naruto, checked.
Body aches from heavy grocery carrying, checked.
Desperate Housewives and new TV show, What About Brian, checked.
New song for blog, checked.
Practically my day.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
to die for
I'm smiling to the webcam that was secretively pointed at me all this while. My parents and sister are in KL, so we met online. I left to finish up my date with Naruto, while my brother and sis chatted. He turned the webcam when I deeply engrossed, and caught every single acts of me going crazy over Naruto. "Smile, you're on candid camera," he said.
Yes, I have watched all the way till episode 25 of Naruto since Tuesday. I LOVE^infinity that anime. Never felt like this for a cartoon since Pokemon. I'm embarassed revealing my childishness. Anyway, my brother downloaded the series that were in sets of 25. So I'm stopping at the first set, even though the curiosity of the next episode is already killing me.
I had the worst grocery shopping today. I carried items close to my own weight. My black Nike bag, containing drink cans, sauce bottles, a milk carton, and others, was slinged over one of my shoulder. It's aching now. I also carried a big bag with a box of Indomie Mee Goreng noodles (they are to die for) and vegetables, and many other bags of potation chips and eggs. No doubt, I invited many stares and sniggles.
My Final Exams outlook isn't too great now. Haven't really gotten down to business. I have to make the most out of the coming week.
Yes, I have watched all the way till episode 25 of Naruto since Tuesday. I LOVE^infinity that anime. Never felt like this for a cartoon since Pokemon. I'm embarassed revealing my childishness. Anyway, my brother downloaded the series that were in sets of 25. So I'm stopping at the first set, even though the curiosity of the next episode is already killing me.
I had the worst grocery shopping today. I carried items close to my own weight. My black Nike bag, containing drink cans, sauce bottles, a milk carton, and others, was slinged over one of my shoulder. It's aching now. I also carried a big bag with a box of Indomie Mee Goreng noodles (they are to die for) and vegetables, and many other bags of potation chips and eggs. No doubt, I invited many stares and sniggles.
My Final Exams outlook isn't too great now. Haven't really gotten down to business. I have to make the most out of the coming week.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
naruto
I always watch a show when I'm having lunch at home. Today, wasn't an exception, only that I temporarily ran out of stuffs to watch. So I dug up my brother's Japanese anime from the external drive to watch.
And dang, I got hooked onto Naruto. It's an anime about the way of ninjas. Interesting. But, my exams are around the corner, and I have plenty of time during summer after my Finals. Yet, I couldn't help but watched 6 episodes at a go before reluctantly putting a halt to the Naruto-itch..
And dang, I got hooked onto Naruto. It's an anime about the way of ninjas. Interesting. But, my exams are around the corner, and I have plenty of time during summer after my Finals. Yet, I couldn't help but watched 6 episodes at a go before reluctantly putting a halt to the Naruto-itch..
Monday, April 10, 2006
LYRICS
Patrick Park - Life Is A Song
You say life is a dream
Where we can't say what we mean
Maybe just some roadside scene that we're driving past
Where there's no telling where we'll be in a day or in a week
And there's no promises of peace or of happiness
Well is this why you cling
To every little thing
And pulverize and derange all your senses
Maybe life is a song
But you're scared to sing along
Until the very ending
It's time to let go of everything we used to know
Ideas of strength and who we've been
It's time to cut ties that won't ever free our minds
From the chains and shackles that they're in
Tell me what good is saying that you're free
In a dark and storming sea
Where chained to your history you're surely sinking fast
Well you say that you know that the good Lord's in control
He's gonna bless and keep your tired and oh so restless soul
But at the end of the day
When every price has been paid
If you're gonna rise and sit beside him on some old seat of gold
Well then won't you tell me why
You live like you're afraid to die
And you'll die like you're afraid to go
It's time to let go of everything we used to know
Ideas of strength and who we've been
It's time to cut ties that won't ever free our minds
From the chains and shackles that they're in
From the chains and shackles that they're in
Well life is a dream
Because we're all walking in our sleep
You can see us stand in lines like we're dead upon our feet
And we build our house of cards
And then we wait for it to fall
We always forget how strange it is just to be alive at all
You say life is a dream
Where we can't say what we mean
Maybe just some roadside scene that we're driving past
Where there's no telling where we'll be in a day or in a week
And there's no promises of peace or of happiness
Well is this why you cling
To every little thing
And pulverize and derange all your senses
Maybe life is a song
But you're scared to sing along
Until the very ending
It's time to let go of everything we used to know
Ideas of strength and who we've been
It's time to cut ties that won't ever free our minds
From the chains and shackles that they're in
Tell me what good is saying that you're free
In a dark and storming sea
Where chained to your history you're surely sinking fast
Well you say that you know that the good Lord's in control
He's gonna bless and keep your tired and oh so restless soul
But at the end of the day
When every price has been paid
If you're gonna rise and sit beside him on some old seat of gold
Well then won't you tell me why
You live like you're afraid to die
And you'll die like you're afraid to go
It's time to let go of everything we used to know
Ideas of strength and who we've been
It's time to cut ties that won't ever free our minds
From the chains and shackles that they're in
From the chains and shackles that they're in
Well life is a dream
Because we're all walking in our sleep
You can see us stand in lines like we're dead upon our feet
And we build our house of cards
And then we wait for it to fall
We always forget how strange it is just to be alive at all
Sunday, April 09, 2006
lonely wrecked life
Here's the albums that I'm loving now.
Anna Nalick - Wreck Of The Day
The Fray - How To Save A Life
Patrick Park - Loneliness Knows My Name
Different style, different sounds. Anna Nalick- alternative pop, The Fray- alternative rock, Patrick Park- alternative folk/indie. I guess I no longer belong to the mainstream music scene. The song on the player now is one from Patrick Park's upcoming album. Download it HERE. I really love and enjoy the whole Loneliness Knows My Name album. There's just something about those songs that tug at my heart, mind and soul..
The Fray - How To Save A Life
Patrick Park - Loneliness Knows My Name
Different style, different sounds. Anna Nalick- alternative pop, The Fray- alternative rock, Patrick Park- alternative folk/indie. I guess I no longer belong to the mainstream music scene. The song on the player now is one from Patrick Park's upcoming album. Download it HERE. I really love and enjoy the whole Loneliness Knows My Name album. There's just something about those songs that tug at my heart, mind and soul..
Saturday, April 08, 2006
(un)charging
My laptop battery died down on me. So now it's purely running on electricity.
Well, that's not the point. The point is I need some recharging. I was an all-nighter on Thursday. Stayed up straight through the night to finish my Health Studies Assignment - the killer one. It wasn't that I had no time, it was just I took my own sweet time doing it.
I finished it at 6.30am on Friday. Thought I would go to bed for an hour or so, and skip my first class of Pyschology. But I couldn't close my eyes. Must have been the cup of mocha (quick-&-easy types: a cup of milk with coffee syrup). And to think I thought coffee has no effect on me whatsoever.. I even came home and played MapleStory instead of directly hitting the bed.
I turned up for school at 9am, and sat through till 12pm. I had a couple of doze-offs in between. What a splendid time for the coffee-effect to wear off. Then went straight to the TAs' office and finally rid myself of the dreaded 14-pages assignment, which is the last one for my Year 1 at UTSC...
Because Friday was the last day of school!!! Yes, I'm jumping for joy. Me, Kimberly and Hanit were walking down the hallway and I was talking about how fast we have finished our first year of university. But Hanit said it wouldn't be over till we get our Final marks. Which brings me to the sad fact that after two weeks, I will have five Final Exams within a couple of days.
So I hope there will be some intense studying going on around. But I'm planning to rest my uncharged body at least for today.
Well, that's not the point. The point is I need some recharging. I was an all-nighter on Thursday. Stayed up straight through the night to finish my Health Studies Assignment - the killer one. It wasn't that I had no time, it was just I took my own sweet time doing it.
I finished it at 6.30am on Friday. Thought I would go to bed for an hour or so, and skip my first class of Pyschology. But I couldn't close my eyes. Must have been the cup of mocha (quick-&-easy types: a cup of milk with coffee syrup). And to think I thought coffee has no effect on me whatsoever.. I even came home and played MapleStory instead of directly hitting the bed.
I turned up for school at 9am, and sat through till 12pm. I had a couple of doze-offs in between. What a splendid time for the coffee-effect to wear off. Then went straight to the TAs' office and finally rid myself of the dreaded 14-pages assignment, which is the last one for my Year 1 at UTSC...
Because Friday was the last day of school!!! Yes, I'm jumping for joy. Me, Kimberly and Hanit were walking down the hallway and I was talking about how fast we have finished our first year of university. But Hanit said it wouldn't be over till we get our Final marks. Which brings me to the sad fact that after two weeks, I will have five Final Exams within a couple of days.
So I hope there will be some intense studying going on around. But I'm planning to rest my uncharged body at least for today.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
killer
One more assignment to go before my 2 week study break. Health Studies. Killer assignment- worth 30% of my final mark. I cannot afford to screw this up. I just need to focus and get on with it. Planning not to go to school tomorrow so that I can finish on time to hand a good piece of work on Friday.
My eyes are heavy. I am yawning. I want to sleep.
My eyes are heavy. I am yawning. I want to sleep.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
missing hour
I was doing some assignments and in the midst of slacking too. I stayed up late. Late, like 6am late. But I was caught offguard as I felt I never did live through the 2nd hour of the day. Indeed I didn't. Daylight Saving Time started on Sunday, 2am. So once again, Toronto is 12 full hours behind Singapore. This means that there is an extra hour of sunlight everyday, but one less hour to sleep this weekend. And to think I was still hoping to see the usual sunrise around 6am, until my brother reminded me that we were still in the 5am time so the sun wouldn't rise just yet.
So I had only 6 hours of sleep. Too short for a Sunday. But I kept awake for the day. Doing random stuffs like watching an anime episode while having lunch, watching my missed-online-Biology lecture. I did some assignments, but I wasn't as productive as I hoped I would.
Okay, I know I have been procrastinating alot about assignments and school, and posting about very random stuffs like the Commonwealth Games. Come to think of it, I wonder who cares? And why I even spent time on it. Thanks for this perspective Melissa.
Anyway, have to do more work now. I found a great LJ site for music album exchanges, and now I'm enjoying songs from Patrick Park, The Fray, and Anna Nalick. New episodes of Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy were on just now too. DH proves why it is addictive. So does GA, as it seduced me into Tears-Land. I will/can never get sick of GA!
So I had only 6 hours of sleep. Too short for a Sunday. But I kept awake for the day. Doing random stuffs like watching an anime episode while having lunch, watching my missed-online-Biology lecture. I did some assignments, but I wasn't as productive as I hoped I would.
Okay, I know I have been procrastinating alot about assignments and school, and posting about very random stuffs like the Commonwealth Games. Come to think of it, I wonder who cares? And why I even spent time on it. Thanks for this perspective Melissa.
Anyway, have to do more work now. I found a great LJ site for music album exchanges, and now I'm enjoying songs from Patrick Park, The Fray, and Anna Nalick. New episodes of Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy were on just now too. DH proves why it is addictive. So does GA, as it seduced me into Tears-Land. I will/can never get sick of GA!
Saturday, April 01, 2006
joke
Freaking shoot me! My brain is going to burst with all the unit conversions of Environmental Science practical assignment. All the numbers about rainfall, infiltration capacity, Horton's Overland Flow, stemflow, throughfall, runoff..
Then, there's the Biology Lab Report that has wrong values as we, some/all labmates screwed up the lab data. So instead of getting negative slopes, we get positive ones. Now I have to find those pesky outliers and delete them, then regraph and come up with some discussions and find articles to conlude.
Also, Health Studies Assignment 2 is in a mess. I haven't calculated what I'm supposed to. I have to think of creative risk factors of the disease. But WTF is creative??? Define creative. My TA says it shouldn't be something that is directly given in the game, and we could try to use risk factors from it and combine them into new factors. However, the Bonus question is something similar to this. So.. what now? Arrrggh.
This is no joke. And how I wish it is. So I can just forget it. But NO, there had to be such a sinister joke where I have to rush my assignments when my brain is all squishy and empty/filled.
BANG BANG, HE'S LOST HIS MIND.
And yes, I took the tagboard down. No April Fool's Joke, Melissa. So use the Comments now ok? It's easy to use. Plus, no more random pop-ups! I also moved the music player, and threw in a picture of me. (:'
Then, there's the Biology Lab Report that has wrong values as we, some/all labmates screwed up the lab data. So instead of getting negative slopes, we get positive ones. Now I have to find those pesky outliers and delete them, then regraph and come up with some discussions and find articles to conlude.
Also, Health Studies Assignment 2 is in a mess. I haven't calculated what I'm supposed to. I have to think of creative risk factors of the disease. But WTF is creative??? Define creative. My TA says it shouldn't be something that is directly given in the game, and we could try to use risk factors from it and combine them into new factors. However, the Bonus question is something similar to this. So.. what now? Arrrggh.
This is no joke. And how I wish it is. So I can just forget it. But NO, there had to be such a sinister joke where I have to rush my assignments when my brain is all squishy and empty/filled.
BANG BANG, HE'S LOST HIS MIND.
And yes, I took the tagboard down. No April Fool's Joke, Melissa. So use the Comments now ok? It's easy to use. Plus, no more random pop-ups! I also moved the music player, and threw in a picture of me. (:'