Currently away.. Preparing exam.. =x Be back on Fri, 5th of Dec! =]

That Light at the Tunnel's End

"Yes, there's light at the end of the tunnel but we don't know how long the tunnel is. We think we will come out of the tunnel in good shape... Everyone is down but those who come out the best are goin to be those with strong balance sheets, those who are able to help their businesses and their people, their citizens, on a targeted basis..."

Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam

"We've no doubt there's light at the end of the tunnel. But what we're more concerned about is that when we reach the light at the end of the tunnel, are we going to emerge from this tunnel more united or more disunited? I think that really is the key question. If we survive this tunnel by cutting jobs to save costs, I think, yes, we'll come out but a lot more disunited. But if we work together, save costs, cut costs to save jobs, then I think we'd have succeeded - not just surviving the tunnel but coming out more united."

NTUC secretary-general, PMO Lim Swee Say

"While we see light at the end of the tunnel, it is more important to figure out what we should do while we're still in the tunnel. How we emerge will depend on what we do while we're in the tunnel. Therefore, its important for us to prepare ourselves, upgrade our workers... When the economy recovers, it may be a new economy...the industries that are growing may be different, the jobs that are in demand may be different. So it's important...to give (workers) skills relevant to the new growing industries, so that when the economy eventually recovers, they will be ready."

Acting Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong

Now u all know why they are highly-paid.. =] lol..

Reference: The Straits Times Saturday, November 22 2008 Page A22.

I was "impressed"

Oh, plz refer to my previous blog entry "i was impressed" b4 u read this entry.. =x lol..

I was really impressed how this group of students celebrated the gal bdae..

A lot of explanations on why the above happened, some said its a case of bullying? some said its juz a prank? or juz like the official statement from the sch principal that it was juz a celebration, blah blah.. I do not noe wad really happened in between, so i am definitely not in a position to comment whether its really a case of bullying or not, neither do I gonna to associate this event with the sch, bcoz i do believe that wad happened above is juz an isolated case that does not represent the whole population of ACJC students becoz my ACJC friends do behave really well and doin well in their respective fields.

Wad i am more concerned is on the part on some students do think that wad happened above are "normal" ways to celebrate bdae.. I was like o.O .. and my friends said this is not the worst.. O.O This is the normal way our younger peers celebrated their birthdays??

I am really worried to see that some students do think that this is "normal" and i am more worried that few years down the road, this will become a norm (or has it?? =s) for bdae celebration. I am really worried for my children nxt time.. I am serious.. =x How would you and ur parents feel if ur younger siblings have their bdae celebrated by their friends in this manner?? Worse, wad if the person was traumatized by the experience and committed suicide?? (we nv noe? =x), then who would be held reponsible??

If our society thinks that this way of celebrating bdae is okie, then i got nth more to say. but i am now assuming that our society is not "ready" for this kind of celebration, then i will say that this kind way of celeration is certainly getting abit out of hand.. and i really afraid that it will send a wrong msg to other youths that is sth normal that they can do it as and when they like..

I am seriously disturbed.. =x

PS: judging from the way the media reported the event, i am assuming that the media does not seem to treat this peice of news too positively, and assuming that the official statement given by the sch is true that the whole process was purely a bdae celebration, then i will say that this event will be a classic textbook example on how a media is able to tweak the truth and affect public opinion. =x lol..

Reference: Photos above were taken from STOMP.

Innovians Ignite!! =]

Like wad a friend of mine said, only stupid ppl will do this kind of thing.., and i am one of them! =p lol.. Nonetheless, even though out of 60 letters that i sent out, 20+ smses and finally another 60 facebook emails, only 11 persons replied, but i am VERY VERY GRATEFUL!! =D lol..

Special thankz to Jillene, Lehana, Kai Yuan, Qian Ling, Freddie, Rebecca, Shu Ying, Hui Yin, Jocelyn, Vennesa and Seok Hui for ur cards! Deeply appreciated!! =] =] lol..

Would like to also thankz those who expressed their concerns and willingness to help.. Even though didnt manage to receive ur mails, but do appreciate u all de willingness.. The same goes to those who wanted to but were too busy to make cards.. Dont worry.. Believe that u all do wish our juniors well for their exam! =]

So juniors, better make sure that u all do well for your exam!!! Jia you!! =]

Actually, this entry abit overdue.. Coz some juniors have finished their exam.. =p lol.. But nvm, this entry is to express my gratitude to the 11 persons up there and the rest! =D

Oh yah oh yah, 4gt to mention, special thankz to Mr Leow, my sch OM for allowing me to put those cards.. Coz i juz out of sudd popped up into the general office to look for him! =p lol.. Nonetheless, thankz for his help!! =]

Goo Lucks!! =]

My baby is having her 1st uni exam today!

Good Luckz!!!
Jia you!! You can do it!!!
*patz patz* =]

Holding Hands

Oh friends, as much as i wish i could write it out myself, but the entry below is written by my friend, Yuan Ru. So the credit goes to her! =] I find it interesting so i share it with u all.. =]

When you were 4 or 5, the only people whom you held hands with were probably your parents. They would hold your little hand tightly in theirs when you cross the road, giving you the sense of security.

When you reach kindergarten, you hated holding hands with the boy who queued up next to you even though the teacher insisted that you must do it and keep the other finger of your free hand to your mouth. You try all sorts of ways to get minimal contact with the boy - by holding only his pinky with yours or by holding a hanky between the two of you for extreme cases.

When you enter primary school, you start to think boys are stupid and you still resent holding their hands. However, if you fancy the boy next to you, you will willingly hold his hand without resistance or complaints and hope that the walk to music room will take forever. This is when you discover the joy of holding hands with someone you like.

When you are a secondary school student, rumours start flying and they fly in all sorts of directions whether you like it or not. Puppy love blossoms, usually kept low-key; and if you are seen holding hands with an opposite sex in school on monday, the entire school will be informed by tuesday. If couples hold hands in school, they are asking for trouble in the form of detention. At this age, you think holding hands with your loved one is the sweetest thing to do. Ever.

When you become a jc student, things change. You are not shy to hold hands in public anymore. In fact, it makes you feel like an adult. An adult who is very much in love. Teachers can’t be bothered if you hold hands in school. You can even hold hands in lectures under your jacket.

When you are 18, you want to make sure that the hands that you are holding gives you the same sense of security your parents gave you when you were 4. You want to make sure that the hands are those that you want to hold on to for the rest of your life. You want to believe that your hands are moulded in such a way that it fits perfectly in your lover’s hands. You hope that this pair of hands will never leave you.

When you hit 20, you realise you start to hold hands much much much lesser than before. People fail to recognize its importance anymore.

I think hand holding is essential to a relationship. Theres nothing to be shy about holding hands anymore. Its the simplest way of showing that you care & you are there - physically and emotionally. As we grow up, our attitude towards hand holding starts to slacken. I hate that.

I love holding hands with the one I love. Because “Can I hold your hand?” was the question etched in my mind. It was the first hint we gave to each other, isn’t it?

So, will you please just hold my hand a little more - wherever & whenever?

Stress - A Level

Lol.. After 1.5 weeks of grilling, many of my juniors started to feel the stress of A Level exam. Well Well.., wad can i say, its like the worst exam u can even take in ur life.. =x lol.. and it effects you in deciding which uni and course that you are allowed to get in.. so yah.., its stressful.. =x

Like i always said to my gal and others, if u did badly for one paper, then jiu dont care about that paper liao.. Juz concentrate on the next paper! There is really no nd to lose all your confidence juz bcoz of that one paper.. =x

"Ya rite Sebastz, its easy for you to say that.. I thought i always see you emo for the whole day juz bcoz u didnt perform "well" for any of your mid-term paper?? =s" my friends in PSB will like that say.. =p lol..

Yeap true, of course i fell sad lah! =( Did badly for exam who wont sad de.. Even the most bo-chap de person also will feel sad de loh! =x But my point is, its better to spend ur energy to read one more chapter for tml de exam, rather than emo for the whole day.. =x

I like wad my friend, Li Min, wrote in her blog, which i always share it to others:

“To make the best out of situations I’m thrown into, to have the mental strength to finish what I started, to fight for what my heart desires.”

(PS: Li Min i noe you very nice wont charge me for any copy right fee de hor?? =p lol..)

So ppl, GO AND GRAB EVERY MARK THAT YOU CAN GET IN THE EXAM!!!!! 加油！！！ =]

I was impressed.. haha..

Hei, ppl, its not i blogger abt this bcoz she is a gal or she is from ACJC, but i juz want to say that i was impressed by her quick act in offering her help to those who need..

I was impressed bcoz:

1. She has the first aid skills.
2. She was willing to help (hav skills is one thing, but willing to help is another big thing.. =x).
3. She was able to execute it nicely (ps: so li hai that even policemen also stand and watch! oops! =p lol...) (to hav skills is one thing, to be willing to help is another, but not only that she has the skills and willing to help, she wasnt kan jiong and able to deal with the situation calmly).

I was IMPRESSED!!! =p lol..

Read more at STOMP. =]

Dress Code

Not sure whether is just a co-incidence wad, but two of my friends blogged abt dress code in sch.. and the next day i came across this article “No shorts, or dyed hair" on The Straits Times. I was quite surprised to see the "commotion" and decided to kpo abit.. =p lol..

My view is rather simple, "dress in a way that you feel comfortable and appropriate".

Actually, when i try to explain it to myself, its not that simple at all.. =p lol.. Hmm..

"I fell comfortable in short and tube, so it shd be okie wad. The weather is really warm ya noe?"
(PS: the "I" is not referring to ME! =p lol..) Haha..

True true.. even though as a guy i am more than willing to see pretty gals in tubes and shorts, but well as a friend, its always better to see them at least wearing a cardigan to cover the shoulder.. Afterall you will feel cold in the air-con classroom anyway.. =x I hav seen gals who look nice in short skirts, but then hor, when they sit down rite, they nd to pull this side pull that side, look very uncomfortable.. wads the point sia.. =x

For a guy, i think 3 S's are definitely a no-no to me - Singlets, Shorts and Sandals. Its like so rude to wear them to class.. At least wear pants or jeans with shoes plz.. =x

But ppl may blast me saying "how come to you gals that wear 3 S's are okay but guys wearing 3 S's are not okay?!?! =s"

True.. But hei, dont come and blast me okie? of course how comfortable and appropriate are defined are pretty subjective, so yeah, you may hav different views, but above are my views.. =p lol..

But i hav to agree with wad my friend has commented in her blog, juz bcoz you wear this and that to sch doesnt mean that you can comment on ppl who wear shorts and tee and flops to skool or jeans right?

But personally, i agreed more on wad this friend of mine said, "every morning when i wake up for school, i have to go through the dilemma of deciding what to wear. its not that i will deliberately dress up for lectures but its a form of courtesy, no? i mean, i dont think your lecturers dress down when they are standing in front giving a lecture so its natural for the students to put in a little effort into their dressing as a form a respect for the lecturer??"

So, wad shd you wear today?? =D lol..