Monday, October 30, 2006
Question:
How do you cram a semester's worth of work in a month?
Answer:
You can't!
How do you cram a semester's worth of work in a month?
Answer:
You can't!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
I'm a Driver!!!!!
For too long.....
I've remained... ONE OF THEM.
One of 'Those Who Do Not Drive'.
Not Anymore!!!
WHEEEEE!
Cheers!
I've remained... ONE OF THEM.
One of 'Those Who Do Not Drive'.
Not Anymore!!!
WHEEEEE!
Cheers!
Eid Ul Fitr
Eid Mubarak!
A favourite time of the year, Eid Ul Fitri is personally my favourite time, because it makes me reflect for the past year and think of the year ahead. Also to forgive and forget, to close unclosed ends, and to repent. A great cleansing period.
This year I had the chance to invite AIESECers to my place for an open house. So (not in order of credit) Labake, Dei, Dei's friend Sania(now my friend too, haha), Nabeel, Sharon, Sherina, David Liem, Daniel Berthold, Zhang Na, Pamela, Melissa Pang, Julia(she's become an AIESECer too! but my bestest girl friend), Made. Thanks to all of you, for giving me the pleasure of hosting u guys.
So what happened was, we met at Serangoon MRT(Train Station) at 9pm sharp(i was there at 9:01) and I brought them back to my house. They went in, stared at my family portrait, made themselves at home, helped themselves to the snacks, and we started talking about Eid. Dei, myeself, Labake, and Nabeel, as Muslims, and from different backgrounds too(I liked that part) shared our experiences, and what we did daily during Ramadan, the month before Eid. After that we had a QnA on Islam. I really enjoyed the whole session, and I think everyone else did. I kind of closed off by sharing a Hari Raya(as we call it in Singapore, its a malay term for 'Day of Celebration') song. My favourite one, I think the rest liked it. I enjoyed myself guys, thanks again!
Eid, I will emphasise again, is not about grandeur and big festivity. As I told a friend, you cleanse your body by fasting for a month, cleanse your mind and soul by self-control and abstaining(from gossip, from anger, from menace, from lewd thoughts, from sexual activities[-.-]), and cleanse your wealth by giving a portion of it to charity. You renew yourself by telling yourself that you should continue like this for the rest of the year, with a renewed determination to make it a good one, and a revitalised relationship with each of your friends and family, through begging for forgiveness and giving it in return. That's exactly why I love it.
Eid Mubarak everyone.
A favourite time of the year, Eid Ul Fitri is personally my favourite time, because it makes me reflect for the past year and think of the year ahead. Also to forgive and forget, to close unclosed ends, and to repent. A great cleansing period.
This year I had the chance to invite AIESECers to my place for an open house. So (not in order of credit) Labake, Dei, Dei's friend Sania(now my friend too, haha), Nabeel, Sharon, Sherina, David Liem, Daniel Berthold, Zhang Na, Pamela, Melissa Pang, Julia(she's become an AIESECer too! but my bestest girl friend), Made. Thanks to all of you, for giving me the pleasure of hosting u guys.
So what happened was, we met at Serangoon MRT(Train Station) at 9pm sharp(i was there at 9:01) and I brought them back to my house. They went in, stared at my family portrait, made themselves at home, helped themselves to the snacks, and we started talking about Eid. Dei, myeself, Labake, and Nabeel, as Muslims, and from different backgrounds too(I liked that part) shared our experiences, and what we did daily during Ramadan, the month before Eid. After that we had a QnA on Islam. I really enjoyed the whole session, and I think everyone else did. I kind of closed off by sharing a Hari Raya(as we call it in Singapore, its a malay term for 'Day of Celebration') song. My favourite one, I think the rest liked it. I enjoyed myself guys, thanks again!
Eid, I will emphasise again, is not about grandeur and big festivity. As I told a friend, you cleanse your body by fasting for a month, cleanse your mind and soul by self-control and abstaining(from gossip, from anger, from menace, from lewd thoughts, from sexual activities[-.-]), and cleanse your wealth by giving a portion of it to charity. You renew yourself by telling yourself that you should continue like this for the rest of the year, with a renewed determination to make it a good one, and a revitalised relationship with each of your friends and family, through begging for forgiveness and giving it in return. That's exactly why I love it.
Eid Mubarak everyone.
Friday, October 20, 2006
I've always enjoyed being with people, but I'm beginning to truly realise how I'm really grateful for all my friends. It's really cool to be able to get sound advice from people, recall old memories, share good news, help counsel your friends, have a good conversation, and just enjoy the company of your friend or friends. I'm really grateful for you all. Thanks!
I was reading Mindy's blog(check my links) and she wrote that she was feeling a low and didn't want to spread negativity around, so kept it to herself. She ended up distancing herself from others and it only got worse. I have to agree with that. I think I tend to keep problems to myself. Just a natural tendency which I've grown up with. Maybe I'll share a little with you guys.
Currently I have a few things on my mind.
i) First and foremost: School. I'm applying to change major to Business(I know!!!) and its worrying the hell out of me cos I might not get approved to transfer, and if not, I'll really be very demotivated. Losing a little time if I transfer, is alright, compared to doing 4 years of a degree which I am not interested in. I just need to go through with this semesters modules (all 5 being core engineering modules, bummer). Tough.
ii) AIESEC. I really don't know how well/not-well I am doing in my term. When you plan for your year you make all these plans and set these visions and expectations for yourself. Now in the rush of school, and in the operational details of everything, I just don't know if I'm maintaining, or am I really building the foundation of something bigger(UBS Awards anyone? :))
I decided that time will tell, so I will just hang on. In addition, I am thinking about what is next. I think my journey in AIESEC is not over, I still want to be with the people, be involved, it's a matter of, 'to what extent'. Core function? ER? PD? Or something lighter, NST? And I'll tell you the 'why' of it next.
iii) Business. My business(www.mirrur.com) is something I really want to take off and be a full-fledged money making machine(muahaha) by the time I graduate(which at this rate could be anywhere between 2009 and 2015 ha ha). I think I am not spending enough time thinking about it; currently it is in a 'on hold' status due to school and AIESEC commitments. I want to focus on it..... but when? I know 'NOW' is always the best time... but even then... sometimes it's really overwhelming thinking about it. I want it to evolve, I want to see it grow, I want to see it succeed.
Sometimes I think I slack too much. Maybe because I KNOW I have tough decisions to make, and feel its too tough. I think I need to get off my ass and do everything. Still, so tough.
This is therepeutic(somewhat)! Still doesn't get my homework done though... ha ha.
Oh, something that I'm really looking forward to is a trip to Bangkok in December! Anyone wanna join me? I'll be visiting the LCs(AIESEC Chapters) there and just relaxing and enjoying myself. Prob 2nd half of December, over Xmas. Perhaps new year as well. We'll see...
I was reading Mindy's blog(check my links) and she wrote that she was feeling a low and didn't want to spread negativity around, so kept it to herself. She ended up distancing herself from others and it only got worse. I have to agree with that. I think I tend to keep problems to myself. Just a natural tendency which I've grown up with. Maybe I'll share a little with you guys.
Currently I have a few things on my mind.
i) First and foremost: School. I'm applying to change major to Business(I know!!!) and its worrying the hell out of me cos I might not get approved to transfer, and if not, I'll really be very demotivated. Losing a little time if I transfer, is alright, compared to doing 4 years of a degree which I am not interested in. I just need to go through with this semesters modules (all 5 being core engineering modules, bummer). Tough.
ii) AIESEC. I really don't know how well/not-well I am doing in my term. When you plan for your year you make all these plans and set these visions and expectations for yourself. Now in the rush of school, and in the operational details of everything, I just don't know if I'm maintaining, or am I really building the foundation of something bigger(UBS Awards anyone? :))
I decided that time will tell, so I will just hang on. In addition, I am thinking about what is next. I think my journey in AIESEC is not over, I still want to be with the people, be involved, it's a matter of, 'to what extent'. Core function? ER? PD? Or something lighter, NST? And I'll tell you the 'why' of it next.
iii) Business. My business(www.mirrur.com) is something I really want to take off and be a full-fledged money making machine(muahaha) by the time I graduate(which at this rate could be anywhere between 2009 and 2015 ha ha). I think I am not spending enough time thinking about it; currently it is in a 'on hold' status due to school and AIESEC commitments. I want to focus on it..... but when? I know 'NOW' is always the best time... but even then... sometimes it's really overwhelming thinking about it. I want it to evolve, I want to see it grow, I want to see it succeed.
Sometimes I think I slack too much. Maybe because I KNOW I have tough decisions to make, and feel its too tough. I think I need to get off my ass and do everything. Still, so tough.
This is therepeutic(somewhat)! Still doesn't get my homework done though... ha ha.
Oh, something that I'm really looking forward to is a trip to Bangkok in December! Anyone wanna join me? I'll be visiting the LCs(AIESEC Chapters) there and just relaxing and enjoying myself. Prob 2nd half of December, over Xmas. Perhaps new year as well. We'll see...
Monday, October 16, 2006
Deepavali Celebration
The Deepavali celebration went really well! When Dave talked to me at first about the idea, in fact less than a month ago, I was a little doubtful if over 50 people would come down. Some weeks and alot of effort later, we have over 100 people coming down to celebrate together! High five dave!
Aman and his gang did a fantastic job with their skit and dancing, he demonstrated how to tie a turban, using Alvin as his willing albeit bewildered volunteer. Yamini did great too with her experiences of India and slang(such as 'fully-fully', 'ok boss', 'hello saar') which got us all laughing.
Everyone had a mark which I made on their head; I'm proud to say I left a (not that lasting) effect on them, with my fingers. Hopefully the long lasting one was through the actual experience. :)
Aman and his gang did a fantastic job with their skit and dancing, he demonstrated how to tie a turban, using Alvin as his willing albeit bewildered volunteer. Yamini did great too with her experiences of India and slang(such as 'fully-fully', 'ok boss', 'hello saar') which got us all laughing.
Everyone had a mark which I made on their head; I'm proud to say I left a (not that lasting) effect on them, with my fingers. Hopefully the long lasting one was through the actual experience. :)
Sunday, October 15, 2006
AWW MANNNN..... AIESEC DAYS: DEEPAVALI was AMAZING!!!!!
Thanks everyone who made it down, or helped make it possible, we couldn't have done it without the support!
More soon. :) Whoo!
Thanks everyone who made it down, or helped make it possible, we couldn't have done it without the support!
More soon. :) Whoo!
