A New Year, Continued
Had another great mini gathering last night, this time with oweek ocommers, and although we didn't really play any games or whatsoever, it was more of the company, chit chat and gossips which kept things fun and fulfilling. Although it was a worrying sign that we actually enjoyed ourselves just by sitting around the dining table talking, instead of playing games. Doesn't that 'scenario' seem familiar, whereby when we go to parties when we were young, and our parents and aunties uncles all sit round the table to chat? Oh no!
As promised in my previous post, I'm gonna take a quick look back at 2007 for myself, and perhaps also take a sneak peak into what 2008 offers for me. The latter would be harder to do, as I personally always believe there is that much we can set for, aim, predict or forsee, but alot of it still depends on luck and circumstances. So without further ado, my 2007 at a glance :)
Arts Club. The next two short paragraphs will not justify how much have happened in my role as an MC member in the club, but I guess it's just too hard to type everything out, and I will just sum it up.
It was a pretty challenging start of the year, as I got my tender for arts camp, and there was a long line of projects in the upcoming months. Some things went well, some things didn't, but I would have to say I have learnt alot. Of course, arts camp itself was the main highlight for myself, it was the pride and joy for me. And yes, the last day of arts camp will be something special. I cried with many others, tears of joy and tears of relief. If you ask me today, or ask me 10 years later why I teared, I will still not be able to give you an answer. It just cannot be described.
I learnt a lot about management and organization, but more importantly, learnt a lot about myself. But arts camp, together with MC, and the rest of the FOP and other arts club projects, brought me one of the most precious things in university, and that is friendship. Nothing beats that, and the gathering last night just exemplified my point.
Blogging. I pretty much stepped up my frequency in blogging this year, and of course with that, I have more friends reading my blog. I started off blogging not too long ago, with the main purposes of giving myself a channel to vent my frustrations, and to pen down my thoughts. Similarly, I always feel that constantly blogging would in one way or another improve my writing, and improve the way I express my thoughts and feelings, and as much as the effects cannot really be seen, I think it has helped in some way or another.
I must admit though that too often this year I blogged about academics, and how stress or frustrated I was over school work, but well, all I can say is that I don't see that as a pitfall, and neither am I going to change anything. Those were clear reflections of myself, and that was exactly what I was blogging for. On the contrary, I am glad it has in some way allowed my friends to better understand me, and better understand how I usually feel about some stuff. Yup, so blogging continues, and if I am not wrong, those stressful entries will not come as yet, perhaps until a couple of months down the road.
Academics. It was a pretty good year in this aspect. After 14 years of studying, I actually got my first ever academic award. I have never excelled in my studies, and I wouldn't say I really exceled this year, but I can safely say that I did pretty well. The first half of the year saw me change the way I chose and approached my modules, as I banked on whatever project experiences I had from poly to pull my grades up. I focused on the mid terms and projects, and I guess I kinda had everything going to plan throughout the entire semester, and it reflected in my final grades. I managed to get into the dean's list, and again for once in my life, I was actually amongst the better students in terms of academics. It felt a little foreign and strange, but at the same time, it felt good.
Second half of the year was hell tougher for me. I gave myself added stress and pressure from doing well the semester before, and to be honest, being labelled as a dean's lister added to the pressure I didn't like. Furthermore, the workload of my modules were pretty heavy, and I started to regret the way I chose my modules. Things didn't turn out well, as even though I used the same approach for my modules, this time my mid terms and quite a few assignments didn't turn out well. I even failed my first ever mid term in NUS. All I could do was to ensure that I continued pushing myself for the best, and fortunately towards the end, the grades of assignments improved, and there was some light. The final results were rather unexpected, and I would say I am really fortunate. I still think that I am going to just miss the dean's list this time, and yes I may feel a little pinch there, but to be honest, it doesn't really feel that bad, because I see my overall cap as the most important thing, and I'm glad I managed to pull it up a little more.
From this year of studies, I have seen a lot, and learnt a lot. I have again better understood the school system, I have seen the highs and lows again of project groups, I have learnt never to give up even if mid terms and assignments are screwed up, and I have again learnt how important luck is. Then again, it is not a valid reason to over rely on luck, as hardwork is still the key determinism. There is more I have learnt, but as much as it is, I have to sadly admit that studying has taken a toll on myself. It is a sad fact that as much as my results have been pretty decent, I am starting to feel a little tired out about school work and projects. My foot is inching a little closer towards the working world, and I really wonder how long more I can hang on. Then again, I survived last semester (the one which many of us hated), so hopefully the next few wouldn't be a problem.
Well that pretty much wraps up the main highlights of 2007 for me. On a personal note, life has been pretty ok. My weight has been fluctuating up and down and up and down and up again, but thats just me and my love for food, and its gonna take a lot to change that. Life with my gf has also been good, and I am still very happily attached. I do have to admit though that due to my hectic school life this year, I have quite often failed in my part as a bf. Similarly, I have also failed in my part as a friend to many, especially my poly friends.
Well, 2007 is now past, and 2008 is the present. Of course, I hope that studies will remain as well, and I hope to settle my internship and SEP issues soon. Internship looks good, but still hopefully waiting for my SEP to be confirmed. I hope that FOP and the rest of the arts club project will continue to do well, and I shall do my part to help out whenever possible. Oh yes, I hope for blackburn to finish with at least a Uefa Cup place, if not I will be darn disappointed. Great start to the season, but times have been pretty bad recently. Don't really know how to carry on here, but as mentioned all the way at the start of this entry, much of the future cannot actually be predicted or seen, and I shall leave it all up to fate and circumstances. Just to sum it up, I hope for a successful, joyful and peaceful 2008. Once again, happy new year everyone!
As promised in my previous post, I'm gonna take a quick look back at 2007 for myself, and perhaps also take a sneak peak into what 2008 offers for me. The latter would be harder to do, as I personally always believe there is that much we can set for, aim, predict or forsee, but alot of it still depends on luck and circumstances. So without further ado, my 2007 at a glance :)
---
Arts Club. The next two short paragraphs will not justify how much have happened in my role as an MC member in the club, but I guess it's just too hard to type everything out, and I will just sum it up.
It was a pretty challenging start of the year, as I got my tender for arts camp, and there was a long line of projects in the upcoming months. Some things went well, some things didn't, but I would have to say I have learnt alot. Of course, arts camp itself was the main highlight for myself, it was the pride and joy for me. And yes, the last day of arts camp will be something special. I cried with many others, tears of joy and tears of relief. If you ask me today, or ask me 10 years later why I teared, I will still not be able to give you an answer. It just cannot be described.
I learnt a lot about management and organization, but more importantly, learnt a lot about myself. But arts camp, together with MC, and the rest of the FOP and other arts club projects, brought me one of the most precious things in university, and that is friendship. Nothing beats that, and the gathering last night just exemplified my point.
---
Blogging. I pretty much stepped up my frequency in blogging this year, and of course with that, I have more friends reading my blog. I started off blogging not too long ago, with the main purposes of giving myself a channel to vent my frustrations, and to pen down my thoughts. Similarly, I always feel that constantly blogging would in one way or another improve my writing, and improve the way I express my thoughts and feelings, and as much as the effects cannot really be seen, I think it has helped in some way or another.
I must admit though that too often this year I blogged about academics, and how stress or frustrated I was over school work, but well, all I can say is that I don't see that as a pitfall, and neither am I going to change anything. Those were clear reflections of myself, and that was exactly what I was blogging for. On the contrary, I am glad it has in some way allowed my friends to better understand me, and better understand how I usually feel about some stuff. Yup, so blogging continues, and if I am not wrong, those stressful entries will not come as yet, perhaps until a couple of months down the road.
---
Academics. It was a pretty good year in this aspect. After 14 years of studying, I actually got my first ever academic award. I have never excelled in my studies, and I wouldn't say I really exceled this year, but I can safely say that I did pretty well. The first half of the year saw me change the way I chose and approached my modules, as I banked on whatever project experiences I had from poly to pull my grades up. I focused on the mid terms and projects, and I guess I kinda had everything going to plan throughout the entire semester, and it reflected in my final grades. I managed to get into the dean's list, and again for once in my life, I was actually amongst the better students in terms of academics. It felt a little foreign and strange, but at the same time, it felt good.
Second half of the year was hell tougher for me. I gave myself added stress and pressure from doing well the semester before, and to be honest, being labelled as a dean's lister added to the pressure I didn't like. Furthermore, the workload of my modules were pretty heavy, and I started to regret the way I chose my modules. Things didn't turn out well, as even though I used the same approach for my modules, this time my mid terms and quite a few assignments didn't turn out well. I even failed my first ever mid term in NUS. All I could do was to ensure that I continued pushing myself for the best, and fortunately towards the end, the grades of assignments improved, and there was some light. The final results were rather unexpected, and I would say I am really fortunate. I still think that I am going to just miss the dean's list this time, and yes I may feel a little pinch there, but to be honest, it doesn't really feel that bad, because I see my overall cap as the most important thing, and I'm glad I managed to pull it up a little more.
From this year of studies, I have seen a lot, and learnt a lot. I have again better understood the school system, I have seen the highs and lows again of project groups, I have learnt never to give up even if mid terms and assignments are screwed up, and I have again learnt how important luck is. Then again, it is not a valid reason to over rely on luck, as hardwork is still the key determinism. There is more I have learnt, but as much as it is, I have to sadly admit that studying has taken a toll on myself. It is a sad fact that as much as my results have been pretty decent, I am starting to feel a little tired out about school work and projects. My foot is inching a little closer towards the working world, and I really wonder how long more I can hang on. Then again, I survived last semester (the one which many of us hated), so hopefully the next few wouldn't be a problem.
---
Well that pretty much wraps up the main highlights of 2007 for me. On a personal note, life has been pretty ok. My weight has been fluctuating up and down and up and down and up again, but thats just me and my love for food, and its gonna take a lot to change that. Life with my gf has also been good, and I am still very happily attached. I do have to admit though that due to my hectic school life this year, I have quite often failed in my part as a bf. Similarly, I have also failed in my part as a friend to many, especially my poly friends.
Well, 2007 is now past, and 2008 is the present. Of course, I hope that studies will remain as well, and I hope to settle my internship and SEP issues soon. Internship looks good, but still hopefully waiting for my SEP to be confirmed. I hope that FOP and the rest of the arts club project will continue to do well, and I shall do my part to help out whenever possible. Oh yes, I hope for blackburn to finish with at least a Uefa Cup place, if not I will be darn disappointed. Great start to the season, but times have been pretty bad recently. Don't really know how to carry on here, but as mentioned all the way at the start of this entry, much of the future cannot actually be predicted or seen, and I shall leave it all up to fate and circumstances. Just to sum it up, I hope for a successful, joyful and peaceful 2008. Once again, happy new year everyone!
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