I can't stand him la. And somehow it seems that the judges are giving up criticising his singing. His singing, in my opinion, is still the freaking worst in the competition. He said "Just bring it!" I hope his family and stupid fans have enough to buy his CD when he releases one. I mean, who knows, he might even go Platinum! All through the efforts of stupidity! woohoo!
Anyway, today was a crap day. I think it's really the small nice gestures of friends that make my day. Thanks to those who dropped by and brought stuff. Really appreciate it. God bless ya.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
Still (un)decided
Sianz. After a few weeks, I'm still undecided about what to do. The good thing is that I've been speaking to several lecturers and been hearing their (very) varied opinions. Will come up with a decision in 2 weeks when my Head comes back. Till then, I think I need to get the opinions of some neutral ppl. But how to find neutral ppl?
Anyway, my new PC came today and man I must say that it's freaking fast compared to the crap-thing I had just a few hours ago. Thank goodness a lady from Comp Centre managed to help me transfer the data over, otherwise I'll be looking at the new comp, but using the old.
Man, I had so much to blog about but now no feeling liaoz~
Oh ya, Saturday was good cos though my class wasn't "S'pore Idol" material, I was so happy to see them there. I mean I was so scared some of them would just not come. But in the end, most of those who had been practising came. And it was heartening to see the class (or at least half of them) bonding. Now for the other half.
K, more next time. No mood liaoz.
Anyway, my new PC came today and man I must say that it's freaking fast compared to the crap-thing I had just a few hours ago. Thank goodness a lady from Comp Centre managed to help me transfer the data over, otherwise I'll be looking at the new comp, but using the old.
Man, I had so much to blog about but now no feeling liaoz~
Oh ya, Saturday was good cos though my class wasn't "S'pore Idol" material, I was so happy to see them there. I mean I was so scared some of them would just not come. But in the end, most of those who had been practising came. And it was heartening to see the class (or at least half of them) bonding. Now for the other half.
K, more next time. No mood liaoz.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
A tiring week (am I weak?)
It's been a tiring week. And I don't know whether the reason is that I'm weak physically. I mean, I've been falling sick quite a few weekends, esp those when I have to juggle both work & church almost consecutively. Yesterday, we brought our teens to Villa Francis Home for the Aged @ Mandai Estate. After which, I had this terrible headache and caused me to sleep from about 8pm last night to 10am this morning, after downing 2 paracetomol pills. I feel much better now. Going over to a neighbour's place for his firstborn's 1st month anniversary! The heading down to a lecturer's place for some celebrations too!
Anyway, remember I told you guys about a decision that I have to make? Well, more discussions with some ppl in the department and two social work professionals have thrown everything up in shreds again. Back to the drawing board again I guess. This is frustrating. I feel the urge to make a hasty decision but my rational side knows better. Will take this entire week to think through this carefully again. Don't want any regrets. Think I may have made one already.
About the Villa Francis visit, I think it was a wonderful experience. I realised the importance of a recce. Really appreciated the company there on Wed, esp since otherwise would have meant a lonely trip by public transport to the ulu place and an equally lonely trek up that hill. Thank you lex! :) The visit there yesterday was good cos not only did I feel I did something out of my comfort zone but I think the trip benefitted the teens quite a bit. Well, I can't say it helped all the teens but I think most of the teens "gained a new perspective" (the exact words of one teen) and that it opened their eyes to a part of Singapore that our government is so quick to sweep up into homes for the destitute. Not that it's a bad thing. Just look at America and you will realise that our country is lucky enough to be small and have a small (yet substantial) proportion of destitute people. I guess the young can be quite sheltered from the marginalised and forgotten in society especially since (I found out) that CIP nowadays can involve merely making and selling of gifts/food to raise funds for charity. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against this but this also means they do not have direct contact with the needy. Back in my time, although there wasn't CIP, we still had trips to an Old Age Home and I felt that the exposure was important. Back to the trip yesterday, I think that the teens was exposed to the conditions of an old age home. Ironically, I felt that it was definitely one of the homes in better condition and with better facilities/equipment. Also, how the nurses handled the resident was also appalling to some; to me this just highlighted the need for more staff in the social services sector and the congruent need for policies to address such rigidities as the RAF which dictates how much staff is sufficient in handling a set number of residents. There is much to do and improve. I guess for me what struck me was how loving some of the teens are; we have so much to learn from them. When we did a head count on the bus (going back to church already), we realised one of the girls in my class was missing. I was surprisingly calm as I headed back to the multi-purpose hall. I scanned the area and spotted someone stooped down and patiently feeding an elderly resident. It brought a smile to my face. As I approached her, she saw me and asked, "Is everyone waiting for me?" I just replied, "It doesn't matter. Take your time." That really made my day. I hope you guys have a similar incident to speak of. If not, make it happen guys. Make it happen. :)
Anyway, remember I told you guys about a decision that I have to make? Well, more discussions with some ppl in the department and two social work professionals have thrown everything up in shreds again. Back to the drawing board again I guess. This is frustrating. I feel the urge to make a hasty decision but my rational side knows better. Will take this entire week to think through this carefully again. Don't want any regrets. Think I may have made one already.
About the Villa Francis visit, I think it was a wonderful experience. I realised the importance of a recce. Really appreciated the company there on Wed, esp since otherwise would have meant a lonely trip by public transport to the ulu place and an equally lonely trek up that hill. Thank you lex! :) The visit there yesterday was good cos not only did I feel I did something out of my comfort zone but I think the trip benefitted the teens quite a bit. Well, I can't say it helped all the teens but I think most of the teens "gained a new perspective" (the exact words of one teen) and that it opened their eyes to a part of Singapore that our government is so quick to sweep up into homes for the destitute. Not that it's a bad thing. Just look at America and you will realise that our country is lucky enough to be small and have a small (yet substantial) proportion of destitute people. I guess the young can be quite sheltered from the marginalised and forgotten in society especially since (I found out) that CIP nowadays can involve merely making and selling of gifts/food to raise funds for charity. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against this but this also means they do not have direct contact with the needy. Back in my time, although there wasn't CIP, we still had trips to an Old Age Home and I felt that the exposure was important. Back to the trip yesterday, I think that the teens was exposed to the conditions of an old age home. Ironically, I felt that it was definitely one of the homes in better condition and with better facilities/equipment. Also, how the nurses handled the resident was also appalling to some; to me this just highlighted the need for more staff in the social services sector and the congruent need for policies to address such rigidities as the RAF which dictates how much staff is sufficient in handling a set number of residents. There is much to do and improve. I guess for me what struck me was how loving some of the teens are; we have so much to learn from them. When we did a head count on the bus (going back to church already), we realised one of the girls in my class was missing. I was surprisingly calm as I headed back to the multi-purpose hall. I scanned the area and spotted someone stooped down and patiently feeding an elderly resident. It brought a smile to my face. As I approached her, she saw me and asked, "Is everyone waiting for me?" I just replied, "It doesn't matter. Take your time." That really made my day. I hope you guys have a similar incident to speak of. If not, make it happen guys. Make it happen. :)
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Share
Just wanted to share this essay with you guys. It's pretty short (~ 500 words) but I don't know why but it really stirred up emotions in me. Enjoy. Some of you might not agree though.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
CLICK*
I watched Click with Karen just now and I must say it's a fantastic movie. Gonna get the DVD. To be honest, I just expected to laugh and didn't expect any serious undertones to it but tears welled up in my eyes more than once and I even cried once. heh. I guess two words come to mind which I feel can summarise the movie - priorities & regrets. What is your priority in life? Is it work, family, friends, church, God, studies, whatever. In a sense it's a zero sum game cos when you spend time on one, you'll have to sacrifice time for another and it's unlikely that you can "expand the pie". So what is my priority in life? For now, it's indeed my family. I guess Click has helped me to decide on what I'm gonna do next. It's really amazing how a movie, yes a movie, can help me make this decision. For some of you, I've made know the dilemma that I was facing in deciding on my long-term goals in terms of career and certain decisions had to be made soon regarding the possibility of remaining in the uni, finding another job and/or furthering my studies either locally or abroad, of which the latter also required me to think of when and how I was gonna do so. The permutations were innumerable and I was just lost. Now, I kinda have decided on something but I'll be open and mull over it for the next week. Basically, it's safe to say that I'll be in Singapore for a long time more.
Anyway, for those who have not watched Click right, better go watch. Think it's good. I recommend!
Anyway, for those who have not watched Click right, better go watch. Think it's good. I recommend!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Coldplay / Travis Concert
I heard Travis' Sing just now on the radio and it naturally reminded me of the only concert that I've been to - the Coldplay / Travis concert @ the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2000(?)
I guess for me what I was reminded of, besides the wise words of Travis' lead singer, were two people.
The first is my NJ junior. She was my angel in that game during my jc days but besides that, there was hardly any interaction. I bumped into her after the concert, we exchanged phone numbers and that just ignited our friendship. And I guess she would my 1st official late night supper kaki. How time flies. Next yr, she'll be getting married. I wonder what happens to a friendship after one gets married. I'll find out soon...
The second person is someone who I've been thinking about recently. She's also my NJ junior and we, together with 3 others, went for the concert together. We kept in contact for a few yrs after she left but since the demise of icq, I've had no way to keep in touch. You see, she's in Canada now. I remember that early morning when I sent her off at the airport. I remember wanting to hug her there at the airport but not doing so cos I knew I would cry. I remember the bus ride back to camp. And then sitting down at my locker and just breaking down crying. I guess I knew today was gonna come. She was someone special to me. I hope to find her somehow but it's difficult to track down a globe-trekker who has no roots in Singapore; she's Malaysian btw. I look forward to the day we meet again. I'm sure we will.
I guess for me what I was reminded of, besides the wise words of Travis' lead singer, were two people.
The first is my NJ junior. She was my angel in that game during my jc days but besides that, there was hardly any interaction. I bumped into her after the concert, we exchanged phone numbers and that just ignited our friendship. And I guess she would my 1st official late night supper kaki. How time flies. Next yr, she'll be getting married. I wonder what happens to a friendship after one gets married. I'll find out soon...
The second person is someone who I've been thinking about recently. She's also my NJ junior and we, together with 3 others, went for the concert together. We kept in contact for a few yrs after she left but since the demise of icq, I've had no way to keep in touch. You see, she's in Canada now. I remember that early morning when I sent her off at the airport. I remember wanting to hug her there at the airport but not doing so cos I knew I would cry. I remember the bus ride back to camp. And then sitting down at my locker and just breaking down crying. I guess I knew today was gonna come. She was someone special to me. I hope to find her somehow but it's difficult to track down a globe-trekker who has no roots in Singapore; she's Malaysian btw. I look forward to the day we meet again. I'm sure we will.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Singapore Idol (Not)
I've been watching the past few episodes of S'pore Idol and I swear it's getting freaking irritating. I mean how can 3 of the best singers be among the bottom 4. Are S'pore teens idiots or what? Blindly supporting their stupid - I wouldn't even call them idols - fav singers like Jasmine who can't bloody sing. Maybe Singapore has run out of singers. No lei, I know a few ppl who can sing, really well too. Just the other day we went to Hard Rock Cafe and the guy there was better than most of the finalists too. Man, this is a bloody waste of time seriously. wtf.
I'll post about something more impt soon. Probably need some advice so do stay tuned. At least here you know you won't get "spore idol-proportion surprises".
I'll post about something more impt soon. Probably need some advice so do stay tuned. At least here you know you won't get "spore idol-proportion surprises".
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