Friday, October 31, 2008 @12:32 am
ah something else i forgot to add
Zoe Tay is totally fabulous in her new show, Bu Fan De Ai.
Her performance in dramas the past few years have been rather disappointing, kind of sappy and soppy fake acting. But this is finally back to the real deal :D
Prison Break 4 and Gossip Girl 2
exciting...!
Thursday, October 30, 2008 @8:32 pm
I said I'd try to update more often, and so I shall try :p
Driving's coming along well now. Everything comes with frequent practice :) Though it doesn't help that my instructor isn't exactly much of a talker, and sleeps and plays sudoku while I'm driving. I've a little more than a month left, with about 3 lessons a week. That should be enough to put me legally on the roads. Fingers crossed!
Chances of me getting to drive me dad's car is as slight as it can get. Rental companies don't rent out cars to new drivers. The plan is to get a lau pok car to play with for a while. But knowing what a miser I am, and it being wiser to save up for uni and other stuff...we'll see...
Speaking of saving for uni, it's high time I sat down and seriously start thinking about what I want to do. Earlier this year, I had this grand plan that I told everyone of. I was going to fly for fun, after which I would apply for this and that. That's still the plan, but it'd be nice if I knew exactly which direction I want to put my energies into. International relations is sort of top of the cards, but that comes with limitations and restrictions (placed by myself). So the task now is to find out what my favourite plan B is. Time is running out.
I have another subject of people talking to aqquaintances only when they need something. But then, probably being a prepetrator of that myself, I shan't say anything about that right now. Maybe it's time to read Tuesdays with Morrie again.
Things to remember for two-foot spin:
-Keep body straight and tight, upright
-Keep elbows up while bringing arms in
-Do not draw in too close
-Look up
Things to remember for half-flip:
-Do a proper mohawk (i.e. change at half blade)
-Stretch back leg
-Jump when pick lands (upwards)
-Land on left pick with right blade flat forward
-Keep arms up and in position
Sunday, October 26, 2008 @9:06 pm
It's been another two weeks, and i've been to india and back.
It was quite an experience. Though actually, I suppose India is all one expects it to be. Messy, hot, dirty, smelly...
The view of India from the top was breath-taking though. Brings to mind pictures of tea plantations, beautiful indian countryside, women in saris carrying jars of water on their heads etc. But on land, in the city, was another story. There were slum settlements right next to the runway, stepping out of the air-conditioned terminal building the outside air was dusty, people were everywhere, vehicles in the parking lots were small and cranky, those on the roads had enormous bags sitting and swaying precariously on the roofs of the vehicles...
The hotel (the intercontinental) was like some kind of fort, with guards in the front inspecting every single vehicle and high walls surrounding the whole place. Though I suppose this is neccessary considering that violence is prone to erupting in that place.
The hotel though, was grand and spacious with great cable tv.
I went for a swim in the afternoon and planned to stay a little longer with my book, but alas...the stench from the river was too overwhelming. You do not want to imagine what it was like.
Went clubbing at this supposedly exclusive club at the Marriot at night. Left before hollywood music started. Haha. But it was about the same...only the bartenders were more entertaining. They do the stunts that bartenders are supposed to do.
But boy, the traffic! It was madness! There was 5 cars abreast on a road with 3 lanes, vehicles cut into any space they can find and there was no end to the honking...
Incredible India indeed...
Ah, and in Perth, I met up with my primary school friend (whom I haven't seen for 6 years) and her friend. We had a fantastic shopping spree and sat down for gelare afterwards. It was a Tuesday, so half priced waffles added to our joy! Haha. Weather was kinda nice, though it's getting quite hot down under...
Back to things in Singapore, my driving sucks...I need some potion or spell to make me pass the test!
Skating keeps me sane.
Things to remember for waltz jump:
keep knee bent
bring arms back for swing
swing arms and leg forward
focus on going up
look up
Going to Zurich this weekend! Whee! Miss Europe!!! :)
Monday, October 13, 2008 @2:20 am
It's been another week, and I'm back from Amsterdam.
Don't think I did much this week other than go to Amsterdam. Haha, let me flip through my planner to check.
Yup, other than lunch on Monday with Cheng Wei and Han Teng to pass them their birthday presents (how convenient to have friends' birthdays a day apart, haha), I spent the week in Amsterdam.
In Amsterdam, visiting Anne Frank House was quite impactful. It was quite something to walk through the house where this girl who recorded her strong thoughts of her experiences lived. Reading transcript of her diary and walking through the very place she was describing made it seem all the more real. Seeing and being in where she lived, how she lived, the very spot where things happened...One somehow feels the darkness of those days. Watching interviews of survivors who came into contact with them, especially in the atmosphere of the house itself, was like stepping into their shoes for a very brief moment. One can just imagine the anxiety, fear and longing for freedom those people felt. Highly recommended if any of you ever visits amsterdam.
Another highlight of this trip would be my visit to the recreated dutch village of Zaanse Schans. The tranquility of the place beats any resort anywhere I think. If you're ever thinking of a getaway, go to the country side instead of male or something. :)
I shall attempt to blog more often. Lol
Jia you to all my dear friends tackling projects, exams and heavy loads of school work.
You can do it and the holidays will be here soon! :)
Monday, October 06, 2008 @9:58 pm
Okay, I've sent the last of anyone there is to send off.
And my social circle has been reduced as far as it can go.
Hilary in Kutztown, and as good as never coming back
YaQi in Watermelon, and busy mugging
Huay Shan in Birmingham, Elise in Imperial, Liz in Oxford, all about to get very busy
Me and Deborah will now be the only girls for class outings
As for my favourite German class...
Lok is in Melbourne
YaQi in Watermelon
ZhangYun in her lovely uni in the mountains
Melissa in Imperial with Elise
numbers again drastically reduced
I think people leaving is the truest test of friendship. It's very easy to be friends, stay friends, and grow friendship when people are around each other all the time. It's inevitable to form new friendships and close friends when you're stuck together for long periods of time (especially in the form of school). The question is what happens when a close friend moves away? Will you lose some of that closeness from not being around each other as much, being caught up in separate lives to talk as much? Or will your friendship still be able to grow?
We get a little taste of that when we go to different schools, but being a plane ride away, and being in different time zones is a different thing.
Yes, we have crash sessions of catching up now and then, where everything comes out, but thats different from meeting frequently and knowing whats going on almost everyday.
ah well, we'll see...
Went back to school for open house with the guys. Was so nice to be back in school, such a comfortable, homely place.
Was talking to Eileen about cartoons. Then went to find Captain planet on youtube. Now it looks really backward. Lol.
Off to Amsterdam for window shopping tomorrow :p
Friday, October 03, 2008 @6:14 pm
Your view on yourself:
You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.
i couldn't decide between some options, so i had another analysis for this
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:
You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success.
How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.
Who is your true self:
You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.
You've got great self-confidence and you're full of charm. Most guys who get to know you will be attracted to you. You are far from sweet and proper; your intriguing personality fascinates them. Most guys find it easy to fall for a girl like you.
You don't really care about other people's feelings. You do things the way you want and usually think only about yourself. You are easy-going and love to have fun, but you can be irresponsible as well. You are not keen on serious discussions because they can make you remember that life isn't always about parties.
You strictly follow rules, and you expect other people to be the same as well. People can get tired of you easily, as you can make them feel a little guilty about themselves. You always make decisions on your own, and can be dismissive of other people's advice. You like to be the leader in groups, but can forget to be concerned about the people you are with.
Your peers think of you as a fun person, but sometimes you can be a little irresponsible. You can be somewhat childish, and can try to ignore the fact that you will one day need to really grow up and be a mature adult! Perhaps you could start reading good books; they might help you look at the world in a different light. You do want to be taken seriously, right?
Your boyfriend believes that you are a strong and independent person. Your confidence and cheerfulness make you an attractive person to be around, but sometimes you need to pay more attention to what other people, including your boyfriend, are thinking.
You desire a love that will last forever. You are quite serious about finding this type of love, and that's why you think carefully about the men that you meet before deciding whether you could really love them. You don't just develop a crush on someone overnight: you look at a person's personality and other aspects of their life before deciding to form an attachment. If a guy doesn't meet your expectations, you would rather be alone. Your love has to be perfect. Be careful though, you could be missing out on some worthy relationships because your standards are so high.
Kind and Gentle
Your kindness is your charm - you are also gentle and sweet. Everybody likes to be around people with your personality. Like a psychologist, people like to talk to you to discuss their problems because you are proper and discrete, as well as confident. You look mature and people respect you. People with this kind of character are few and far between.
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @10:33 am
It's a lovely day in Auckland today!
Yesterday was cold as hell, but today is bright and sunny and actually warm!
wheeee!
i'm so glad i'll be back in time tomorrow to send off a friend who does not believe that its possible to remain good friends. ha
shall update again when i'm back in sg