Before the dawn of 2009

Before the Dawn of 2009

Time flies... Can't imagine 2008 is going to the end. It passes so fast that i didnt realise.
2008 is a memorable year to me. The first time to go backpack. First time take flight.

Yet, many things happened in 2008, in this world . Nature disaster. China Poisonous milk powder. The economic crisis that drags on. Obama as US president. Many more incidents which worsen the world.

And among frens. I would say it's like a U-turn back to the starting point. Not yet understand the meaning behind it, but realise people change, friends change, and mindset will change too. Sometimes, you starting to doubt the real person of your friend. I'm getting immune to these changes. In fact, I would rather say, friends are important to me; but not the most important person.

And to summarise my holidays. Believe it or not, i finish 3 "Season" of Heroes in the month of Dec. =p, and many more movies which I would update when free. If I have any power to choose, forget about Sylar or Peter abillity, just a particular power to choose from, I think I will pick 'the master of times and space' =D. Then, i can fix any mistakes from the past. Great !

Just list out the movies I had watched in this Dec.
1. Twilight
2. Madagascar 2
3. 1408
4. The Orphanage
5. Bolt
6. Record
7. Harry Potter
8. can't remember

Lab.Life

Lab life is just like that. The first week in lab, not knowing well about the environment, not good PR, not pro in everything make me feel so helpless and stupid.

I'm trying. I hope my PhD guidance won't regard me as a troublemaker, i don't mean it. But seemed like I'm born with it. Kinda prone to mess thing up accidentally.

I will grab this chance to learn thing. I will. Maybe end up I like research work? A big question mark. Maybe that's is my last attempt. Who knows how's the ending. So, no matter I will be in this field or not. Keep learning to upgrade my skills. I know i got very lousy lab skill. So, whoever so sui to guide me, please put some patience.

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Went to Fortune Cuisine buffet (steamboat + bbq) for Chih Ping bday celebration. A nice place for dining frankly speaking. Great variety.Fresh food. and nice service. 9/10 overall. It's a lucky thing to sit with wg n jj n ky because I just sit there eat n eat n eat. They won't let me lay a finger in doing the bbq core job, great! Wat's more, sitting with a carnivore group makes the buffet worth any penny of dollar. You just can't see any sign of vegetables, not even the cheap stuff like fishball, crabroll etc. what you can see is just plates of seafood. =) They really know how to eat and what to eat.

And it seemed like a long time since we last gathered to play angles and demons. I miss the times back in Year 1.

Ar. My final sem in NTU. Ending of my university life. so fast and yet so memorable. Let's make the final sem here beautiful and memorable =)

I finished 2 seasons of Heroes in 1 week. Amazing !

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Back to the little small island yesterday. No choice, if I dun start the project ASAP, I will either lazy to death at home or my supervisor ll come look for me. and I dun wan to bother my dear supervisor for that.

Bring mummy to Orchard road, together with 4 See siss , aunty siew jin n her boy. Orchard road looks nice, with the decorations and the atmosphere. Bring mummy to 'visit' the branded shops at Takashimaya. LV, Channel, Burberry... u name it, we go in. Quite funny to hear mum repeatingly saying,"aiyo, buy one bag, convert to RM, takes my whole month salary.. my goodness." could see she enjoyed touching those furred coat, dunno izit genuine or faked animal fur. ok, i promise if i earn big $ in future, I ll buy one for her.

Tomorrow will go in the lab. First day. New day. New experience. Hope to have a nice start =)

My dec holidays,
after all disappointment of not going Bkk,
was spent basically at home.reading.watching.eating.sleeping.playing
A movie, episode of drama every nite with ann zai.
Sudoku puzzles at free moment.I'm very determined to be Sudoku Queen, but turned out not so. Anyway, I solved 4 extreme difficult puzzles out of 100. Keep it up.
Reading Twilight.
Watching Heroes Season 1.
Occasionally helping mum of her worksheet.
Accompany dad for afternoon tea.
Drag ann along for late nite supper.
Force ann to learn car.
Find ways to kipnap a kitten home.
Invent new breakfast.
It seemed like a dull holiday.
But i know i ll miss it one day.
After 5 more months, I ll out to the working society.
During this economic crisis.


And so relunctantly, I promise myself to start FYP research asap. I will. Dun worry
And job hunting too.

I'm sad.
Can't go bangkok, the trip i planned months ago.
when i yearn for a chance to bring my parents.

arghhh... A bad Dec,
Bangkok airport close
mumbai terrorists attack.
economy downturn
Izit a bad sign to the coming 2009??

I pray
Everything will be alright.

One fine evening, I sat by the balcony, looking around at the resort-like hall, if i were to forget the opposite room staying that unshameful gal. (yes, I'm staying in hostel with shared balcony :p).

Suddenly, I felt so fortunate at the moment. I'm lucky to have a chance staying in this hall. I'm lucky to study in NTU ( eventhough SBS sucks quite lot). I'm lucky to meet my dear, soul friends. I'm lucky to be in the See Family Pte Ltd. I have everything i need and yet sometimes I'm complaining.

Life should be easier without worries. But if without an aim, ur life seems meaningless, but with an aim yet can't achieve it, ur life is miserable. Where is the balance point? No one can tell the answer, because you can't say: Just let go and pursue ur dream. If you are burdenless, fine, you can go on to do wat you want. But when there's so many things on the way waiting for you to settle and to take on the responsibility, it is not that easy to just say: let go.

Life is good if I look at the good side even in the midst of problems. I would still want to live with aims, so that, I could have some stories to tell when I'm old.

Ok, back to book. Still have 4 papers on the way. Enjoy the exams, like wat Ravi said.

Myself

Harmony-seeking Idealist (HI) ???

In order to noe more abt myself, I did a personality test. A 5 minute test to know I'm A Harmony-seeking idealist ... =)

( A rather long post, skip it if you don't like)

It says I need to ans a few question.

First: Am I an extrovert or Introvert?

The following statements apply more to me:
I need a lot of time alone.
I can concentrate on the matter in hand.
I am more the reserved type and approach new relationships carefully.
I think things over intensively before I act. ( should be: My sis said I need a rather long time to make decision)
I am not one for large parties; I prefer a quiet evening with just a few good friends. (yes!)
I like to spend my spare time alone and to daydream. (Definitely)
Very few know what I really think.
I am not easily worked up.
My idea of a dream holiday is more a solo trip; perhaps to a lonely island or a trekking trip in the mountains. (not really: prefer dua/tiga close fren along. Plus, I DON"T LIKE HIKING)
If something weighs on my mind, I would sooner try to sort it out for myself.(Looks like)

***You are the introverted type.****

Second: Am I a sensor or intuitive?

The following statements apply more to me:
When making decisions, I mostly let myself be guided by my intuition. ( think so, i believe my intuition)
I do not like it when everything is exactly foreseeable.
I give problems considerable thought in order to find solutions. (yes, that's why take a long time)
I prefer to work theoretically.
I need my own personal space and a lot of time to myself.
I enjoy starting something new - I quickly become bored with old projects.
One could almost say that I have a philosophical streak.
I prefer to work roughly - but the result is usually still okay.
I am always searching for new ideas and improvement possibilities. (ya)
I think a lot about the future. (yes.. )

**You are the intuitive type. **

Third: Thinker or Feeler?

The following statements apply more to me:
I mostly base my decisions on my instinct. (yes yes)
I like working with people and have no difficulty empathizing with them and being responsive to them.
I try not to hurt others with my words.
I tend to concentrate more on the positive sides of a person and do not find weaknesses to be so bad.
I am always the first person people call if they have something new to tell.
I am rather sensitive and am quickly hurt. (yes, so don't hurt me =`( )
I quickly sense when something is being said between the lines.
I try to avoid disputes because harmony is very important to me.
I listen to my feelings.
Feelings are important and should always be shown.


You are the feeling type. --> This is a bit contrary, I think 'am a thinker too.. based on my feeling, i think...

The following statements apply more to me:
I prefer to plan everything in advance.
One thing after the other. (Definitely; don't throw too much things for me at the same time)
I am normally punctual and reliable - I do not like it when others are unpunctual.
First work then pleasure. (sure: I like to enjoy last after work, that's why called relaxation)
I prefer everything to be in its right place.
I like to make quick, clear decisions and expect the same of others. ( my sis said i make slow decision... emm)
I need order and structure and it gets on my nerves if people do not stick to arrangements.
I plan my work carefully so that there is no hectic rush at the end. ( not exactly carefully...
I already know exactly what I will be doing next weekend.
I mostly do things I do not like doing first so that I have them behind me. (yes, finish off and never touch it again)


SOO... I'm a Harmony Seeking Idealist =)

Harmony-seeking Idealists are characterised by a complex personality and an abundance of thoughts and feelings. They are warm-hearted persons by nature. They are sympathetic and understanding. Harmony-seeking Idealists expect a lot of themselves and of others. They have a strong understanding of human nature and are often very good judges of character. But they are mostly reserved and confide their thoughts and feelings to very few people they trust. They are deeply hurt by rejection or criticism.

Harmony-seeking Idealists find conflict situations unpleasant and prefer harmonious relationships. However, if reaching a certain target is very important to them they can assert themselves with a doggedness bordering on obstinacy.

Harmony-seeking Idealists have a lively fantasy, often an almost clairvoyant intuition and are often very creative. Once they have tackled a project, they do everything in their power to achieve their goals. In everyday life, they often prove to be excellent problem solvers. They like to get to the root of things and have a natural curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. At the same time, they are practically oriented, well organised and in a position to tackle complex situations in a structured and carefully considered manner. When they concentrate on something, they do so one hundred percent - they often become so immersed in a task that they forget everything else around them. That is the secret of their often very large professional success.


p/s: Anyone interested can go to this website: http://www.ipersonic.com/