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Saturday, March 31, 2007
The only thing I looked forward to this week was my big sister and John's wedding photoshoot. After Hui Nah's & Cris's photoshoot in November last year, this is my 2nd wedding photoshoot. Of course, what's going to a wedding photoshoot without having any photos to show for? So with the permission of my big sister and John, here's a sneak preview of their photos which I openly took with my new E65. Enjoy!
Chris Ling's Studio @ Orchard. Quite a nice and beautiful studio..
The man himself, Chris Ling..
John looking on at his beautiful bride as she prepares for the shoot..
Studio Shots:
John "The Scout" Chan
Who says brides-to-be cannot eat? You don't have to not eat to look beautiful..
Yummy lunch courtesy of my big sister's daddy and mummy..
Outdoor Shots:
Our ride:
@ The Singapore Art Museum (Dome Cafe):
@ Supreme Court (Due to the rain, they could only take limited shots):
@ Singapore Botanic Gardens:
My big sister's beautiful wedding gown by Tan Yoong:
The 2 beautiful swans that came out despite the rain. Symbol of LOVE and FIDELITY..
Doesn't this look so Shakespearish? Think Romeo and Juliet..
@ City Harvest Church, Jurong West (It is here that they both got to know each another):
Holding on till death doth us part..
Perpetual Bliss..
This, is only the beginning of a beautiful life that awaits them.
Studio Shots:
Outdoor Shots:
@ The Singapore Art Museum (Dome Cafe):
@ Supreme Court (Due to the rain, they could only take limited shots):
@ Singapore Botanic Gardens:
@ City Harvest Church, Jurong West (It is here that they both got to know each another):
This, is only the beginning of a beautiful life that awaits them.
"I hear the sound of wedding bells,
and from your face, everything tells.
He's the man of your life,
and you're gonna be his beautiful wife.
On the wedding altar I see you stand;
with your hand in his hand.
And when you both say 'I Do',
You're gonna be a blessed two." ` kAeJ
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
I'm on a 1 week study break now. After that, it's the much dreaded exams again. Never ending cycle of projects, assignments and exams. (SIAnzzzzzzz)
April 2: Journalism & News Broadcasting
April 4: Public Relations: Strategy & Effective Practice
April 9: Televison and Radio Production
April 13: Advertising: Strategy & Effective Practice
How does one even find the discipline to study when its HOLIDAYS? Then again, this 1 week ain't no holiday, it's a STUDY BREAK. :(
April 2: Journalism & News Broadcasting
April 4: Public Relations: Strategy & Effective Practice
April 9: Televison and Radio Production
April 13: Advertising: Strategy & Effective Practice
How does one even find the discipline to study when its HOLIDAYS? Then again, this 1 week ain't no holiday, it's a STUDY BREAK. :(
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Don’t we all find ourselves doing that all the time?
How many times have we walked near the edge and hope that we will not fall?
How many times have we walked the edge of Temptation and hope we will not get tempted?
How many times have we tried to play with fire and hope we will not get burnt?
How many times have we fell off the edge and yet still persist in walking near the edge hoping this time we won’t fall again?
How many times must we fall before realizing we are always going to fall if we continue to walk so near the edge?
But we never learn our lessons, don’t we?
So what do I need a clean slate for?
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“Why walk so near the edge and hope not to fall?”
Don’t we all find ourselves doing that all the time?
How many times have we walked near the edge and hope that we will not fall?
How many times have we walked the edge of Temptation and hope we will not get tempted?
How many times have we tried to play with fire and hope we will not get burnt?
How many times have we fell off the edge and yet still persist in walking near the edge hoping this time we won’t fall again?
How many times must we fall before realizing we are always going to fall if we continue to walk so near the edge?
But we never learn our lessons, don’t we?
So what do I need a clean slate for?
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Presenting my new toy!! The Nokia E65! My dad asked me the other day if I wanted a new phone since his contract has expired and there was some promotions so I jumped at the opportunity. (Not everyday your dad will suggest buying you a new phone) I've been wanting to change my phone for the longest time but because he is the one paying the bills, how can I ask for a new phone right? Imagine my joy when he asked if I wanted a new phone (the rest of my siblings have got their new phones already. Finally my turn!).
I had originally intended to get N73 ever since Baby Microphone posted a picture of it on his blog. Then Yen Chau got the phone, and then Jane, Joyce and Warren followed and I was so tempted to get the same phone too. So I told my dad I wanted the N73 but he kept telling me to get the E series. I kept saying no, no, no, until I saw Roy with his new E65.
On first look, I thought the phone was very sleek and cool. Then yesterday he showed me all the features of the phone and I thought it was awesome. At the Singtel shop, my dad asked me what phone I wanted to get, and I said E65 and he didn't object! Woohoooooo!
Congrats Sal on getting your new N73 too!! Happy 21st birthday! :P
I had originally intended to get N73 ever since Baby Microphone posted a picture of it on his blog. Then Yen Chau got the phone, and then Jane, Joyce and Warren followed and I was so tempted to get the same phone too. So I told my dad I wanted the N73 but he kept telling me to get the E series. I kept saying no, no, no, until I saw Roy with his new E65.
On first look, I thought the phone was very sleek and cool. Then yesterday he showed me all the features of the phone and I thought it was awesome. At the Singtel shop, my dad asked me what phone I wanted to get, and I said E65 and he didn't object! Woohoooooo!
Congrats Sal on getting your new N73 too!! Happy 21st birthday! :P
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007
It's finally done! All our effort, time, sweat has finally paid off. Here's the url to our 10min video. Highlights include clip at Old Changi Hospital! It's our 1st production and we did it within 4 days (Filming and editing). Don't be too harsh on us alright! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYfTZ84uXyw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYfTZ84uXyw
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Friday, March 09, 2007
There is a chinese saying, "Huo4 Bu4 Dan1 Xing2" which loosely translated means bad things don't only happen 1 time. It has been a terrible week and I can't wait to get out of this week. Seems like everything bad that can happen is happening in quick succession that is leaving me perplexed as to what wrong I have done to suffer such misfortunes.
Frustration is mounting, and I'm supressing so much anger in me I feel I'm going to erupt soon. Sometimes I'm amazed at my high tolerance level with the people out there constantly provoking me and testing my patience. I have yet to lose my temper. But for how long more can I hold out? !@!&*&*$@##$%%&$*@#(*&!@@!!!!@!@7*#@**!!!!@#@#@!!
"Bad things do come in blocks.. but they will go one by one. Hang in there."
GO! GO! GO!!!
Frustration is mounting, and I'm supressing so much anger in me I feel I'm going to erupt soon. Sometimes I'm amazed at my high tolerance level with the people out there constantly provoking me and testing my patience. I have yet to lose my temper. But for how long more can I hold out? !@!&*&*$@##$%%&$*@#(*&!@@!!!!@!@7*#@**!!!!@#@#@!!
"Bad things do come in blocks.. but they will go one by one. Hang in there."
GO! GO! GO!!!
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Monday, March 05, 2007
Failure is not easy to take and it will never be easy. It takes a brave soul to stand up to the defeat, to say, “I’ll try again”, and to put aside all the ridicule, the harsh words, the disapproving looks, and the condemnation from others and from oneself. Not many people can boast such strength. Well, at least not me.
I never liked results day because I always knew I was not going to make it. There were times I wondered why I had to be called into the counseling room while the rest of my classmates/friends were celebrating and rejoicing in the hall. I don’t think I was any less hardworking than my other classmates/friends but it seem like I was always the one in the clique to fail something. The feeling sucks and it sucks big time.
Sometimes I tell people that Failure is my best friend. I’m so immune to it that I don’t think I can shed another tear over it. They say “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. Denial at work? Perhaps so. Truth is, the words people say can break a soul.
I can tell you it doesn’t hurt when my dad and the people around me says:
“You’re an overage student. By right, you should ace all your modules”,
“Your papers are so easy. I can close 1 eye and yet still get all As”, “Student from Victoria JC dies? She must have been too stressed. No wonder you are still alive”,
“Study for so many years still cannot pass, might as well go out and work”,
“The papers must be very easy right? That’s why you got all As”,
“I’m glad you realize you have been repeating for a long time now”,
“Did you print your own result slips?”,
but in actual fact, it is such flippant and senseless comments that cuts the deepest.
I guess at the end of the day, the conclusion is that people can say whatever they want to say. What matters the most is the courage to stand up and to fight again. I don’t think I’m doing too badly in MDIS, and I agree that even if I put in only 50% of my effort, I can easily get a C, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t work hard to get my A.
I still think I won’t make it in life, but at least I haven’t given up yet. Well, I might prove myself wrong in time to come. Who knows? Anyway, nobody said you will only succeed if you get into NUS, NTU or SMU. There are many options and roads in life, and not everyone will walk on the same path. Look for yours and don’t follow blindly.
I never liked results day because I always knew I was not going to make it. There were times I wondered why I had to be called into the counseling room while the rest of my classmates/friends were celebrating and rejoicing in the hall. I don’t think I was any less hardworking than my other classmates/friends but it seem like I was always the one in the clique to fail something. The feeling sucks and it sucks big time.
Sometimes I tell people that Failure is my best friend. I’m so immune to it that I don’t think I can shed another tear over it. They say “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. Denial at work? Perhaps so. Truth is, the words people say can break a soul.
I can tell you it doesn’t hurt when my dad and the people around me says:
“You’re an overage student. By right, you should ace all your modules”,
“Your papers are so easy. I can close 1 eye and yet still get all As”, “Student from Victoria JC dies? She must have been too stressed. No wonder you are still alive”,
“Study for so many years still cannot pass, might as well go out and work”,
“The papers must be very easy right? That’s why you got all As”,
“I’m glad you realize you have been repeating for a long time now”,
“Did you print your own result slips?”,
but in actual fact, it is such flippant and senseless comments that cuts the deepest.
I guess at the end of the day, the conclusion is that people can say whatever they want to say. What matters the most is the courage to stand up and to fight again. I don’t think I’m doing too badly in MDIS, and I agree that even if I put in only 50% of my effort, I can easily get a C, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t work hard to get my A.
I still think I won’t make it in life, but at least I haven’t given up yet. Well, I might prove myself wrong in time to come. Who knows? Anyway, nobody said you will only succeed if you get into NUS, NTU or SMU. There are many options and roads in life, and not everyone will walk on the same path. Look for yours and don’t follow blindly.
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Saturday, March 03, 2007
When Manchester United's John O Shea kept his nerve and slotted in the winning goal in the 92th minute, the feeling of joy and europhia was tremendous!! I could hardly contain my joy and I'm still buzzing with excitement.
Liverpool dominated most periods of the game and it looked like a draw was inevitable. But Man Utd is not Man Utd if there are no last minute surprises. True enough, when it seems like we were fortunate to come away with a point, we went away with 3 points instead.
It's an awesome result because with 9 games to go, every win matters. Being 12 points ahead of Chelsea also gives us a massive psychological edge even though Chelsea has 2 games in hand and we still have to travel to Stamford Bridge.
A win is sweet, and it's even sweeter when the win is against your bitter rivals. Take that all you KOP fans!! *Snigger*
Liverpool dominated most periods of the game and it looked like a draw was inevitable. But Man Utd is not Man Utd if there are no last minute surprises. True enough, when it seems like we were fortunate to come away with a point, we went away with 3 points instead.
It's an awesome result because with 9 games to go, every win matters. Being 12 points ahead of Chelsea also gives us a massive psychological edge even though Chelsea has 2 games in hand and we still have to travel to Stamford Bridge.
A win is sweet, and it's even sweeter when the win is against your bitter rivals. Take that all you KOP fans!! *Snigger*
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