It's been about 2 weeks since I came back from my trip to Beijing, China. I've been thinking about posting briefly about what I got to do and what I wanted to do but didn't have a chance to =)
Things I got to do:
1. Ride the bullet train from Tianjin to Beijing (330km/h)
2. Celebrate 姐姐's 25th Birthday!
3. Hang out with Su姐 and 姐姐
4. Hang out with Christopher
Quote: "Don't do anything I wouldn't do, but if you do, name it after me." XD
5. Hang out with Jeff Whitaker (he left KL in 2005)
6. Eat lots of food
7. Try the famous 北京烤鸭
8. Try Russian Borsch (cooked by 姐姐's roommate Leru)
9. Listen to the exciting violent/glorious history of a 李 village
10. Cycle, not to mention love the bicycle lanes!
11. Survive crossing a street
12. Hang out with the kids at 姐姐's workplace (a kindergarten)
13. Visit 天坛公园 (Temple of Heaven)
14. Visit 天安门 (Tiananmen Square)
15. Visit 故宫 (Forbidden City)
16. Visit 长城 (Great Wall)
17. Hang out with 姐姐's fellow gamergeek friends! (games played: Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Acquire, Settlers of Catan etc)
18. Swing dance
19. Learn new swing dance moves (all to do with the swing out)
20. Correct my Waltz posture (thanks Su姐!)
21. Watch Star Trek
22. Buy new ties! (orange and pink are new colours in my collection of dull ties)
23. Learn more about Chinese culture (from Isaac and taxi drivers)
24. Get my baggage screened just to ride the subway -_-
25. Kiss inanimate objects
26. Take a break from studying (MUCH NEEDED)
27. Meet new YSA friends
28. Get a massage (not a full body one which I really wanted though)
29. Get a haircut
30. Eat 新疆 food (their 串儿 pwns Satay!!!)
31. Laugh at mistranslations
32. Haggle (first time in my life; it's amazingly similar to staying away from sin - "just walk away")
33. Buy gifts for the family
34. Ride an LCC XD
35. Learn what "barbers" with purple lights and 黑车 mean
36. Learn the principle of 谁买单 from Isaac
37. Take awesome photos!
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Things I wanted to do but didn't:
1. Make a reality video titled "Crossing a Street in Beijing"
2. Study -.- (stupid Term Exams)
3. Visit the Summer Palace (a bit far + no time)
4. Go to 王府井 and try some exotic food (eg Scorpion)
5. Play more board games with 姐姐's gamergeek friends
6. Buy a new shirt (lazy to haggle)
7. STAY LONGERRRRRRRRRRRR
Hello!
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Assumptions
A funny thought crossed my mind just as I was about to doze off at 2am last night.
Everyone likes to criticise Economics for making too many assumptions. Of course, the reason for it is not because of the fact that it makes assumptions, but simply because too many assumptions create a scenario that is non-existent in the actual world.
This brought me to wonder, don't we make assumptions in everything we do? This might be a little far-fetched, but take the example of the person criticising Economics for making too many assumptions. Did he not voice his opinion with the assumption that someone will listen to him? Obviously his assumption does not hold in the actual world, because despite all the critique about Economics (I read a very convincing article misplaced by a Knowledge Inquiry student), economists are still explaining and predicting the economy. Hence, nobody listened to him. Of course, his critique is still important to take note because bad assumptions by economists will have greater implications than bad assumptions by a critic.
But back to the point, we all make assumptions (be it consciously or subconsciously) in everything. By posting this blog, I'm assuming that it will be read, and is even worth reading such that you will continue reading even up to this point and beyond. By reading this post, you, as the reader, are assuming that this is worth reading and not a complete waste of your time. Whether or not my are your assumptions are correct depends on the outcome, and even so, the outcome is subject to interpretation through various standpoints.
What bothered me is this: Is it possible to consciously perform an action that is utterly devoid of assumptions? Even when we do random things (as in random for the sake of randomness) one can argue that we did so assuming that our actions are categorized as random.
So! Time for some serious mind stretching. Can you think of something you can do that can be argued to have no assumptions at all? I keep coming up with possible assumptions for everything I do, so I can't come up with any examples. I'd like to hear some suggestions, though.
Everyone likes to criticise Economics for making too many assumptions. Of course, the reason for it is not because of the fact that it makes assumptions, but simply because too many assumptions create a scenario that is non-existent in the actual world.
This brought me to wonder, don't we make assumptions in everything we do? This might be a little far-fetched, but take the example of the person criticising Economics for making too many assumptions. Did he not voice his opinion with the assumption that someone will listen to him? Obviously his assumption does not hold in the actual world, because despite all the critique about Economics (I read a very convincing article misplaced by a Knowledge Inquiry student), economists are still explaining and predicting the economy. Hence, nobody listened to him. Of course, his critique is still important to take note because bad assumptions by economists will have greater implications than bad assumptions by a critic.
But back to the point, we all make assumptions (be it consciously or subconsciously) in everything. By posting this blog, I'm assuming that it will be read, and is even worth reading such that you will continue reading even up to this point and beyond. By reading this post, you, as the reader, are assuming that this is worth reading and not a complete waste of your time. Whether or not my are your assumptions are correct depends on the outcome, and even so, the outcome is subject to interpretation through various standpoints.
What bothered me is this: Is it possible to consciously perform an action that is utterly devoid of assumptions? Even when we do random things (as in random for the sake of randomness) one can argue that we did so assuming that our actions are categorized as random.
So! Time for some serious mind stretching. Can you think of something you can do that can be argued to have no assumptions at all? I keep coming up with possible assumptions for everything I do, so I can't come up with any examples. I'd like to hear some suggestions, though.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Again
I received a call earlier today from my dance teacher Sister Judy Tan.
My ballroom dance class has been disbanded. Again. Funny how the last time that happened, it was in August last year, and it's July right now - less than a month away from August. Seems like I'm jinxed to change dance class groups every year. Might as well be a Defense against the Dark Arts teacher in Hogwarts eh.
To make the coincidence even more astonishing, I just started learning the Quickstep in my last lesson. The last time round, I was supposed to start the Quickstep in the next lesson. D'oh! This time round, my dance partner Marie had to pull out, and so our group of six dancers dissolved. We did have a great time with the Waltz, though =) It will be great to be able to dance with her again in the future.
I have slightly better luck this time, though. Sister Judy found another group I can join starting on the 24th this month. It'll be Argentine Tango! I signed up straight away. For embarrassing personal reasons, the Tango was the first dance I wanted to learn when I considered picking up dancing back in 2007. That was before I knew Sister Judy and her husband Brother Algy Tan. When Sister Lee introduced me to them through a Rock N' Roll class later that year, I was encouraged by them try the Waltz, which I agreed to. At the same time I learnt some social Salsa which I have nearly completely forgotten, owing to the scarcity of female Salsa dancers at Church dances.
At any rate, the Tango still intrigued me, especially when Brother and Sister Tan did some demonstrations, or when I watched other dancers learning it. I also happened to be a fan of the great composer for Tango music, Astor Piazzolla. I knew nothing of the system 'quick' and 'slow' steps in the Tango, and I was curious to find out. I only just figured it out in the first and only Quickstep lesson I had last Saturday, since the same system is used. It took me several laps of blundering through footwork set against music before it finally clicked, and that's why I'm all the more keen to try out the Tango now.
The first lesson will be on the 24th, which means classes will be on Friday instead of Saturday. That should ease some pressure off my Saturday social deprivation.
My ballroom dance class has been disbanded. Again. Funny how the last time that happened, it was in August last year, and it's July right now - less than a month away from August. Seems like I'm jinxed to change dance class groups every year. Might as well be a Defense against the Dark Arts teacher in Hogwarts eh.
To make the coincidence even more astonishing, I just started learning the Quickstep in my last lesson. The last time round, I was supposed to start the Quickstep in the next lesson. D'oh! This time round, my dance partner Marie had to pull out, and so our group of six dancers dissolved. We did have a great time with the Waltz, though =) It will be great to be able to dance with her again in the future.
I have slightly better luck this time, though. Sister Judy found another group I can join starting on the 24th this month. It'll be Argentine Tango! I signed up straight away. For embarrassing personal reasons, the Tango was the first dance I wanted to learn when I considered picking up dancing back in 2007. That was before I knew Sister Judy and her husband Brother Algy Tan. When Sister Lee introduced me to them through a Rock N' Roll class later that year, I was encouraged by them try the Waltz, which I agreed to. At the same time I learnt some social Salsa which I have nearly completely forgotten, owing to the scarcity of female Salsa dancers at Church dances.
At any rate, the Tango still intrigued me, especially when Brother and Sister Tan did some demonstrations, or when I watched other dancers learning it. I also happened to be a fan of the great composer for Tango music, Astor Piazzolla. I knew nothing of the system 'quick' and 'slow' steps in the Tango, and I was curious to find out. I only just figured it out in the first and only Quickstep lesson I had last Saturday, since the same system is used. It took me several laps of blundering through footwork set against music before it finally clicked, and that's why I'm all the more keen to try out the Tango now.
The first lesson will be on the 24th, which means classes will be on Friday instead of Saturday. That should ease some pressure off my Saturday social deprivation.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Maths Crash
I was pretty happy with the way I tackled the application question for my General Paper today. There's nothing like putting the full stop to something you know you've written better than usual.
There's also nothing like staring at blank spaces on your Maths answer sheet as the invigilator announces that time is up. I did it again, I panicked, made calculation errors, went back to correct them, and proceeded cautiously (ie too slowly). All of that in the very first question. Obviously, I messed up the paper as easily as a snail messing up in a Formula One race. I didn't finish the paper! Honestly speaking, I like taking my time to think things through (this applies to everything apart from whether ice cream belongs to my mouth), and that's not exactly advantageous in exam settings.
And so it happened. Out of 50 marks, 26 marks were gone simply because I didn't have enough time. I have effectively lost all hope of passing Maths for my Term exams. That's what I deserve for not practicing enough.
But a failed Maths paper is nothing compared to what's coming this Wednesday --- 3 H2 papers in one day: Economics, Geography, and Music. Thankfully, Economics is not content heavy, but Geography is as good as two subjects put together and Music is like three different papers mashed up together. I bet that on Tuesday night, I'll be having nightmares of a Plinian volcanic eruption, which will lead to a sudden rise in the Crude Death Rate; From the depths of the caldera of the eruption, Bela Bartok will pop out with his Tritone of doom playing on a Sitar in his left hand and an out-of-tune Rebab on his right, preaching Allocative Efficiency, Price Elasticity concepts and Long Term Costs of Production.
There's also nothing like staring at blank spaces on your Maths answer sheet as the invigilator announces that time is up. I did it again, I panicked, made calculation errors, went back to correct them, and proceeded cautiously (ie too slowly). All of that in the very first question. Obviously, I messed up the paper as easily as a snail messing up in a Formula One race. I didn't finish the paper! Honestly speaking, I like taking my time to think things through (this applies to everything apart from whether ice cream belongs to my mouth), and that's not exactly advantageous in exam settings.
And so it happened. Out of 50 marks, 26 marks were gone simply because I didn't have enough time. I have effectively lost all hope of passing Maths for my Term exams. That's what I deserve for not practicing enough.
But a failed Maths paper is nothing compared to what's coming this Wednesday --- 3 H2 papers in one day: Economics, Geography, and Music. Thankfully, Economics is not content heavy, but Geography is as good as two subjects put together and Music is like three different papers mashed up together. I bet that on Tuesday night, I'll be having nightmares of a Plinian volcanic eruption, which will lead to a sudden rise in the Crude Death Rate; From the depths of the caldera of the eruption, Bela Bartok will pop out with his Tritone of doom playing on a Sitar in his left hand and an out-of-tune Rebab on his right, preaching Allocative Efficiency, Price Elasticity concepts and Long Term Costs of Production.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Term Exams
Yeah, Term Exams begin tomorrow. I haven't finished studying a single subject, and that's saying much. I haven't even blogged about China. I'll be stumbling through my General Paper and H2 Maths papers tomorrow. If I'm doomed to fail anything for Term Exams I sincerely hope Maths will be the only one I fail, since my track record suggests promising results for everything else, which works against me, really. I don't think I've ever responded well to pressure in my life so far.
My greatest fear for the exams, though is probably my piano performance exam. You just can't mug overnight for an exam that requires consistent hourly practices every day. It's kind of like Maths. Which is probably why I'm doomed for both.
My greatest fear for the exams, though is probably my piano performance exam. You just can't mug overnight for an exam that requires consistent hourly practices every day. It's kind of like Maths. Which is probably why I'm doomed for both.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Beijing Day Three
Been in Beijing for 3 days now. It's been great so far, though I ought to kick myself for the lack of photo taking. I need a day to myself to just go out and capture the sights with my camera. The latest thing I want to take a photo of is the "friendship shop" Jiejie's room mate Leru was telling me about as we walked past it today. Apparently, friendship shops were where foreigners could do their shopping (and nowhere else) when China first opened up. Deviously, prices there are pure rip-offs. However, as Christopher's buddy Isaac taught me, in China the culture is that you don't worry about whether the price is worth it or not... it's about who's paying =P
I drove up to KL the day before my flight to Beijing. Dad covered the initial part of the journey, while I took the remaining 300km. It was probably the first time I clocked so many hours at one go. There was a terrible accident on the highway where a truck veered of the road. It caused a massive traffic jam you'd expect to see only in the city. Other than that the trip was mostly uneventful, except that I have set myself a new record for highest speed driven at... I was rushing to meet Hao Ran and some other J3B buddies for dinner. I missed the dinner in the end, but we went out to a 24 hour McDonalds for supper and a nice long chat. I miss their humour... my Singaporean friends seem to be less forgiving of lame jokes XD
My first solo international flight took place the next day (Friday). The haze was terrible... I didn't get to take any photos during take off. During landing, even when I tried to take photos, I realized that my window seat was where the wing was -.- Oh well.
I landed in Tianjin, where the Chinese quarantine officials came in to check our temperatures. I tried very hard to suppress my cough, which was sort of a remnant of my flu. Things worked out and I was not-so-shortly allowed to step onto Chinese soil for the first time in my life, though not after they checked my passport like half a zillion times. Jiejie was there to meet me, and she brought me to take the bullet train to Beijing.
I couldn't get a window seat on the bullet train, and we were going so fast (330km/h) that it was kind of hard to take any photos of the scenery anyway. But I looked out the window anyway to absorb the magnificent scenery around. Endless stretches of farms, fires (presumably farmers clearing their farms), distant coal-powered plants and a huge expanse of infinite space were things that convinced me that I was in China.
We arrived in Beijing and I was treated to a Never-ending Taxi Ride. The jam to Jiejie's house was terrible...
We went over to Grace's place where I would be staying, and joined the weekly Church YSA Family Home Evening. We played lots of Pandemic (an awesome board game of saving the world from infectious diseases) and a feast thanks to some culinary-inclined Taiwanese members.
Saturday followed, where I found myself awake at 11am. Jiejie came over to have breakfast with my host and her boyfriend. Grace and Jiejie decided to get manicures, which I wasn't keen on (she invited me to join her) so I stayed behind to (sigh) practice on the piano and do some maths. Jiejie and I later went out for a haircut and massage, then dinner. She showed me the sights and how to get around. When we went back to her place we got onto her bicycle and I brought her to the airport express where she could take a train to the airport to pick up her fiance Christopher. I was then left with some time to myself to explore the night scene, which wasn't much. I must admit, though, that cycling and watching out for crazy Beijing drivers was a true, must-try Beijing experience.
I went to Church today and got to meet some of the Beijing 1st Branch members, all of whom are foreigners, of course. The trip to Church involved a taxi ride with a chatty taxi driver sharing with us some awesome information. He said that most taxi drivers in Beijing took part in the Vietnam War, including himself. He later added that he hates war and is thus far approving of Obama. He proceeded to tell us about all the crazy things couples have to buy and pay insane amounts of money for when they get married. And I thought that the one child policy was enough to keep the population in check haha. It was cool to meet the YSA whom I first met at the Family Home Evening on Friday. I got to meet Jeff Whitaker too! The last time I saw him was when he left KL in 2005. It's been a loooooong time. He hasn't changed much =) I'll be going over to his place for some fun tomorrow.
We went out for a Japanese lunch to celebrate Jiejie's birthday today with Christopher, Isaac and Leru. Isaac shared with us the rules of a buffet "oyster challenge" which was thoroughly amusing. Christopher and Isaac later shared their hilarious trip to San Fransisco, involving a trip to the tanning saloon and getting a COUPLE'S DISCOUNT. We headed back to Jiejie's place after that for more Pandemic. Jiejie and Christopher decided to take a taxi while I followed Leru back on foot (where she showed me the sights, talked a bit about Russia and shared what she loved about Beijing). I'm not sure what else I want to do yet besides eat and play games with Jiejie's gamer geek friends, but I'm sure when Sujie comes on Tuesday we'll go sightseeing (I'm yet to set foot on the Great Wall!).
If only term exams aren't after the holidays...
I drove up to KL the day before my flight to Beijing. Dad covered the initial part of the journey, while I took the remaining 300km. It was probably the first time I clocked so many hours at one go. There was a terrible accident on the highway where a truck veered of the road. It caused a massive traffic jam you'd expect to see only in the city. Other than that the trip was mostly uneventful, except that I have set myself a new record for highest speed driven at... I was rushing to meet Hao Ran and some other J3B buddies for dinner. I missed the dinner in the end, but we went out to a 24 hour McDonalds for supper and a nice long chat. I miss their humour... my Singaporean friends seem to be less forgiving of lame jokes XD
My first solo international flight took place the next day (Friday). The haze was terrible... I didn't get to take any photos during take off. During landing, even when I tried to take photos, I realized that my window seat was where the wing was -.- Oh well.
I landed in Tianjin, where the Chinese quarantine officials came in to check our temperatures. I tried very hard to suppress my cough, which was sort of a remnant of my flu. Things worked out and I was not-so-shortly allowed to step onto Chinese soil for the first time in my life, though not after they checked my passport like half a zillion times. Jiejie was there to meet me, and she brought me to take the bullet train to Beijing.
I couldn't get a window seat on the bullet train, and we were going so fast (330km/h) that it was kind of hard to take any photos of the scenery anyway. But I looked out the window anyway to absorb the magnificent scenery around. Endless stretches of farms, fires (presumably farmers clearing their farms), distant coal-powered plants and a huge expanse of infinite space were things that convinced me that I was in China.
We arrived in Beijing and I was treated to a Never-ending Taxi Ride. The jam to Jiejie's house was terrible...
We went over to Grace's place where I would be staying, and joined the weekly Church YSA Family Home Evening. We played lots of Pandemic (an awesome board game of saving the world from infectious diseases) and a feast thanks to some culinary-inclined Taiwanese members.
Saturday followed, where I found myself awake at 11am. Jiejie came over to have breakfast with my host and her boyfriend. Grace and Jiejie decided to get manicures, which I wasn't keen on (she invited me to join her) so I stayed behind to (sigh) practice on the piano and do some maths. Jiejie and I later went out for a haircut and massage, then dinner. She showed me the sights and how to get around. When we went back to her place we got onto her bicycle and I brought her to the airport express where she could take a train to the airport to pick up her fiance Christopher. I was then left with some time to myself to explore the night scene, which wasn't much. I must admit, though, that cycling and watching out for crazy Beijing drivers was a true, must-try Beijing experience.
I went to Church today and got to meet some of the Beijing 1st Branch members, all of whom are foreigners, of course. The trip to Church involved a taxi ride with a chatty taxi driver sharing with us some awesome information. He said that most taxi drivers in Beijing took part in the Vietnam War, including himself. He later added that he hates war and is thus far approving of Obama. He proceeded to tell us about all the crazy things couples have to buy and pay insane amounts of money for when they get married. And I thought that the one child policy was enough to keep the population in check haha. It was cool to meet the YSA whom I first met at the Family Home Evening on Friday. I got to meet Jeff Whitaker too! The last time I saw him was when he left KL in 2005. It's been a loooooong time. He hasn't changed much =) I'll be going over to his place for some fun tomorrow.
We went out for a Japanese lunch to celebrate Jiejie's birthday today with Christopher, Isaac and Leru. Isaac shared with us the rules of a buffet "oyster challenge" which was thoroughly amusing. Christopher and Isaac later shared their hilarious trip to San Fransisco, involving a trip to the tanning saloon and getting a COUPLE'S DISCOUNT. We headed back to Jiejie's place after that for more Pandemic. Jiejie and Christopher decided to take a taxi while I followed Leru back on foot (where she showed me the sights, talked a bit about Russia and shared what she loved about Beijing). I'm not sure what else I want to do yet besides eat and play games with Jiejie's gamer geek friends, but I'm sure when Sujie comes on Tuesday we'll go sightseeing (I'm yet to set foot on the Great Wall!).
If only term exams aren't after the holidays...
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Feeling Better
My temperature has reached normal levels, though I still feel a little weak. Mom reckons I should still stay home tomorrow though. At least I had the strength to tackle the piano and part of an economics essay today.
My computer's fixed! Apparently the floppy drive had to be disabled and the graphics card adjusted (it was loose). I think it's high time to get a new graphics card though (and a processor too). I just need to budget it out carefully.
Wearing a mask almost all day is quite disorientating. I never new air without a mask smelt soooooo good XD
My computer's fixed! Apparently the floppy drive had to be disabled and the graphics card adjusted (it was loose). I think it's high time to get a new graphics card though (and a processor too). I just need to budget it out carefully.
Wearing a mask almost all day is quite disorientating. I never new air without a mask smelt soooooo good XD
Friday, June 05, 2009
Horror of Horrors
It's not been a confirmed case of swine flu yet, but influenza nonetheless. The doctor advised me to take the rest of the week off (starting yesterday). The last time I checked, my temperature has gone down to 37.0 degree Celcius. My normal levels are at 36.6 though.Wednesday night was one of my worst nights this year. The fever started to develop and I was shivering like crazy. I had goosebumps under my blanket. I even had to wear socks to sleep. Through it all I could barely breathe with my nose all runny. Most of that has gone away today (I think the doctor gave me anti histamines) but I developed a terrible sore throat this morning, probably due to constant breathing through my mouth, coupled with filthy smokers sucking their sticks of death outside my house. I'll be missing Waltz lessons and a YSA board gaming activity, which seems bewitched because I missed the last board gaming activity too. What's more irritating is that I'm a fan of board gaming. Gaah. Mom says I may not be able to go to Church this Sunday (for fear of spreading the flu to everyone), which means I have to sort out some stuff for the Ward Choir.
It's been pretty gloomy lying on my new bed (the couch) at home. If I'm not asleep, I'm lying awake on the couch feeling groggy, often having to witness Ray and Ern fighting over the computer. I hate that cursed game DOTA for life now. Ern has clearly developed withdrawal symptoms. I still can't supress the suspicion that he downloaded crap onto my computer and is therefore responsible for it dying out. He obviously will not volunteer to bring it down to the shop and get it fixed, since he only needs it to feed his gaming addiction, and the family computer is there to appease him. I, on the other hand, have unfinished schoolwork and photos stored in there. It sucks that I can't go out of the house.
I can hardly do anything productive either, since I'm so tired most of the time. I haven't been able to practice on the piano, neither have I been able to study in preparation for the exams after the holidays. Seems like I'll have to study during my trip to Beijing. Why does falling sick have to be the only way I can take a break -.-
On a lighter note, I've been able to read the first four books of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson, a tale of Greek gods and their half-god, half-human children in a modern setting. I read the first book ages ago in KL and haven't been able to find the sequels because I forgot the name of the book. I'm now re-reading the sixth Harry Potter book. I'm craving for more of Artemis Fowl though. All these children books go easy on my groggy brain.
My back aches after lying down for so long. I'm craving for a massage again, though it's probably best if nobody touches me. Oh well.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
NOT FEELING WELL
One of the suckiest ways to start off the school holidays.
My dear KL friends: I will be back in KL some time in the middle of next week, but only for 1 or 2 days before I fly off elsewhere. Hao Ran: Perhaps we can have dinner again? Poh Yi: Wanna meet up? =)
I miss the wheel... though I probably don't miss KL streets =P
My dear KL friends: I will be back in KL some time in the middle of next week, but only for 1 or 2 days before I fly off elsewhere. Hao Ran: Perhaps we can have dinner again? Poh Yi: Wanna meet up? =)
I miss the wheel... though I probably don't miss KL streets =P
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Break Begins
It's not a holiday because there's still work to do, plus term exams when school reopens.
At last, I can take a breath. My geography teacher told me to do him a favour and take a break. I know I have a tendency to work too hard, but I don't see any point of coming all the way to Singapore and wasting my time in school.
Recently, I've been hit by the fact that live moves on, and really fast. I realized that I didn't really have a proper closure when I left KL in 2007. In my subsequent visits to KL, I could always go back to Tsun Jin and expect to see everyone. Now, just about everbody is preparing for university, while some are already there. I was informed (to my delight) that Chern Hui, Zi Xian and Yi Fei will be coming to the National University of Singapore. Others are flying to corners all over the world. Jian Shan is already in Japan. The problem about this is that from now on, whenever I'm back in KL, I won't be able to meet everyone anymore. Even though I attended their graduation night last year, I didn't really treat it as a farewell, a final gathering before our paths diverge. In many ways, the part of me I attached to KL is really attached to them. Now that most of them are leaving, I feel somewhat at a loss.
What is home, then?
The saying that "Home is where the heart is" certainly has a point. Living in the age of global citizens, one may find it hard to say where is home exactly. Personally, I suspect then when I'm older, home will just be wherever my wife is.
Moving on, I'll be going back to KL before my trip to visit 姐姐 in 北京. Last chance to meet Hao Ran before he goes to Australia for uni!
On a side note, the problem about having too many super-intellectual friends is that their blogs are almost impossible to speed read XD Couple that with barely any time to slack on the computer these days, and I'm a frog in the well. Come to think of it, almost every time I go to the computer it's for school work. Maybe that's why my computer died on me.
Choir concert tomorrow!
At last, I can take a breath. My geography teacher told me to do him a favour and take a break. I know I have a tendency to work too hard, but I don't see any point of coming all the way to Singapore and wasting my time in school.
Recently, I've been hit by the fact that live moves on, and really fast. I realized that I didn't really have a proper closure when I left KL in 2007. In my subsequent visits to KL, I could always go back to Tsun Jin and expect to see everyone. Now, just about everbody is preparing for university, while some are already there. I was informed (to my delight) that Chern Hui, Zi Xian and Yi Fei will be coming to the National University of Singapore. Others are flying to corners all over the world. Jian Shan is already in Japan. The problem about this is that from now on, whenever I'm back in KL, I won't be able to meet everyone anymore. Even though I attended their graduation night last year, I didn't really treat it as a farewell, a final gathering before our paths diverge. In many ways, the part of me I attached to KL is really attached to them. Now that most of them are leaving, I feel somewhat at a loss.
What is home, then?
The saying that "Home is where the heart is" certainly has a point. Living in the age of global citizens, one may find it hard to say where is home exactly. Personally, I suspect then when I'm older, home will just be wherever my wife is.
Moving on, I'll be going back to KL before my trip to visit 姐姐 in 北京. Last chance to meet Hao Ran before he goes to Australia for uni!
On a side note, the problem about having too many super-intellectual friends is that their blogs are almost impossible to speed read XD Couple that with barely any time to slack on the computer these days, and I'm a frog in the well. Come to think of it, almost every time I go to the computer it's for school work. Maybe that's why my computer died on me.
Choir concert tomorrow!
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