Its already nearing the end of January, when I said that I hope the year will pass quickly, I didn't think it would actually speed by. 2010 sped by and 2011 right now is attempting to do the same. For me this year would be a year of all things new, some things less, like the hair on my head, some things more, like increased maturity to accept what lies ahead I hope. In my daily worklife (I speak as if I've worked for ages when actually this is only my 4th week working :D) especially on my way to work, i encounter so many people, yes squeezing every morning with the rush hour crowd ain't no joke, and often times I think about if these people are in the same mundane plight as me. Most in the trains everyday have to go to work because they do it for a living, it may not be out of passion or willingness, more out of survival than anything. I see bored and agonized faces at times, grumpy from being nestled out of bed by the alarm. I see passionate faces sometimes, though rare as it may be, all rearing and ready for another exciting day at work. At times, we neglect our passion and burning desire simply because we don't find it feasible.In society today, if you were to choose between one of the big four professions or being an artist which you have passion ever since your childhood days, I would think most would just do what they feel would support them and give them food on the table everyday. Just like that, passion fades away like a candle reaching the end of its wick and we are left with nothing but a memory of what we used loved to do. Always I've thought to myself, when the push comes to shove, when the most critical steps in life approach me, what decision will I make?
That's why faith is paramount, with no one to lead you or guide you, God always has away and we can all take comfort in the knowledge of that fact.
I realised I had drafted this post a few days back and I haven't posted it up till today which is already 28th a friday.
Adding on to the already many words in the post, i made an important realisation today. That when you're in an environment for so long, you adapt and get used to the things around you . A few weeks back when i started out I had no friends in this workplace, now getting to know how warm everyone is made me think about the sincere friendships i've made here and how its hard to forget everyone and their hospitality. This experience has certainly made me grow farther in life, pass exteriors and ingrained notions, into bonds that last. I now have a new found respect for office life and what accountants do.
The other day, my dad pulled me and my other cousin Dannial into the conference room to talk to us about reading financial statements. To hear my dad speak so passionately about the thing he loved so much really made me think twice about rejecting accounting from my career path. He like me had come from a jc with no accounting knowledge and to make it so big thus far really was a test of grit and determination for him. He has made known that if i could i was welcome to join the profession but till now I hesitate in where my future really lies. Even though I went back late that day the thoughts never left me of how he was passionately speaking about expanding his company into many new horizons. I just wish I knew what my passions were. I just wish.
Dear future,
I'll leave you in the hands of God
Sincerely, a boy who knows nothing of tomorow
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
When life gets you down in the rocks, you have to pick yourself up. I wasn't exactly optimistic about passing driving today but at least i gave it a good shot. 26 points altogether with 20 points chalked up on the busy road out there, where is the justice, not giving learner drivers a chance. I learn from my mistakes and hopefully just hopefully I can pass the next test, whenever it may be.
LETS NOT DWELL ON PAINFUL THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST LOL
Not that it's that painful
Europe day 5:
It was day 5 in beautiful Switzerland and that day was all about basking in the extreme cold on top of the alps. In the morning, we headed straight to JUNFRAU otherwise known as the top of Europe by train after a long bus ride shrouded with snow. When we were riding up the mountain, there was an apparent snow blizzard out there with snow blasting in all directions and you couldn't see much far beyond the first few trees except a blanket of white. It was nice to experience first hand though. When we finally reached the top after an excruciatingly long ride, we decided like what all deprived Singaporeans who have barely had seen snow except in tv shows to SNOW FIGHT! And let me tell you that snow fights rock. Little timothy was the antagonist throwing snow bombs at everyone and all of us just got into a frenzy, we had so much fun. I vaguely recall Andrea and me falling down on the snow to make snow angels, which despite the jackets still felt horrifyingly cold. We weren't the snow angel experts so our snow angel just looked like a mess in the snow. After all the frantic snow fights and snow angel making, you could feel how numb your face was amidst the heavy falling snow and the first reaction would be to run into the sovinier shop that had heaters to keep us warm. Then was lunch and we braved the snow to walk to the top of the ice gradient into a restaurant which served great food and even better looking cakes.
Heading down afterward was a much better view since the snow fall had already died down and we could now admire the wonder of winter and the alps. Looking at every scene had me thinking of christmas and whenever the train went into the tunnels everyone would give a little sigh because they just couldn't stop snapping shots of the beauty of the breathtaking views they saw. Then we met the rest of the tour group who had opted out of the trip up to jungfrau and we went SLEDGING!!! Sledging is something you shouldn't miss if you go to switzerland and especially the alps. It was such a great experience navigating your sledge with your legs through the snow fall landscape that was so scenic it reminded me of one of those need for speed video games. Though 7km of sledging can really numb your legs to the point of swelling, the process of so fun, speeding down turns and drifting through the snow. Smashing uncontrolably into the snow when you loose control of your sledge. It was so exhilirating I find it hard to describe the actual experience of it all. IT WAS TERRIFIC FUN! The day was topped off with a long trip back to the another swiss hotel stopping by dinner at some marche like place, that had pretty good food.
TILL ANOTHER DAY FRIENDS! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
LETS NOT DWELL ON PAINFUL THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST LOL
Not that it's that painful
Europe day 5:
It was day 5 in beautiful Switzerland and that day was all about basking in the extreme cold on top of the alps. In the morning, we headed straight to JUNFRAU otherwise known as the top of Europe by train after a long bus ride shrouded with snow. When we were riding up the mountain, there was an apparent snow blizzard out there with snow blasting in all directions and you couldn't see much far beyond the first few trees except a blanket of white. It was nice to experience first hand though. When we finally reached the top after an excruciatingly long ride, we decided like what all deprived Singaporeans who have barely had seen snow except in tv shows to SNOW FIGHT! And let me tell you that snow fights rock. Little timothy was the antagonist throwing snow bombs at everyone and all of us just got into a frenzy, we had so much fun. I vaguely recall Andrea and me falling down on the snow to make snow angels, which despite the jackets still felt horrifyingly cold. We weren't the snow angel experts so our snow angel just looked like a mess in the snow. After all the frantic snow fights and snow angel making, you could feel how numb your face was amidst the heavy falling snow and the first reaction would be to run into the sovinier shop that had heaters to keep us warm. Then was lunch and we braved the snow to walk to the top of the ice gradient into a restaurant which served great food and even better looking cakes.
Heading down afterward was a much better view since the snow fall had already died down and we could now admire the wonder of winter and the alps. Looking at every scene had me thinking of christmas and whenever the train went into the tunnels everyone would give a little sigh because they just couldn't stop snapping shots of the beauty of the breathtaking views they saw. Then we met the rest of the tour group who had opted out of the trip up to jungfrau and we went SLEDGING!!! Sledging is something you shouldn't miss if you go to switzerland and especially the alps. It was such a great experience navigating your sledge with your legs through the snow fall landscape that was so scenic it reminded me of one of those need for speed video games. Though 7km of sledging can really numb your legs to the point of swelling, the process of so fun, speeding down turns and drifting through the snow. Smashing uncontrolably into the snow when you loose control of your sledge. It was so exhilirating I find it hard to describe the actual experience of it all. IT WAS TERRIFIC FUN! The day was topped off with a long trip back to the another swiss hotel stopping by dinner at some marche like place, that had pretty good food.
TILL ANOTHER DAY FRIENDS! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sitting in front of the desl all day, once again office work has brought me back into mundane reality. I for one have one path straight that I don't think sitting for 8 and a half hours a day is healthy and even questionably sane. I probably don't have the mental endurance or the interest in secretorial work that i can work at it without feeling tired at all. The highlights of my day? Lunch break and 6pm when i finally get to put my mind out of the office and back home for rest. Now i officially admire what accountants do, this isn't merely a test of mental ability, it's a test of passion. If you weren't passionate about accountancy, everyday coming to work would be torture, especially to a part timer like me. I know I havre to shrug it off though and learn it the hard way to gain some work experience, I know many would want this opportunity and I should just make best use of this experience.
Sitting here has had somewhat made me think more, not just about life but about my future ambitions in the coming years. It gives me a chance to slowly sift out the options that I truely have passion for and desire. Though at times I know I can be indecisive and more often than not lazy to do anything about it, it's time I thought about what I would do with my future come what may. When I entered JC I grew to love the english language and all its facets and forms and right now more than ever i feel the need and desire to study further what would be quite a far fetched and out of the norm but interesting career of a journalist. I know you all might think there are so many other routes to choose and journalism isn't as glamorous as we all think at times but I feel that it would be interesting to test my creativity beyond boundaries of what I used to know. Travel journalism seems appealing to me and this may be one path I might follow in the future. I've always had this desire in me to travel the world and explore places I haven't been before, once I read a travel journalist claim that the world is my desk and the sky is my limit, how nice would that be.
Oh well, enough of my far fetched dreams of where I hope to end up in the future. Only the Lord knows how we will turn out. We may try as hard as we can to plan but eventually, it's best to just leave it in the potters hands.
You see, sitting in the office isn't all too bad, it helps me sort out my confused mind better amid piles of clients and workload still to be filed.
Right now, my mind constantly finds itself wandering away to tomorow when I take my test in cdc and how I'll do. I've prayed about it but I still can't seem to get myself to forget. I hope I'll bring good news after 3 :)
TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
Sitting here has had somewhat made me think more, not just about life but about my future ambitions in the coming years. It gives me a chance to slowly sift out the options that I truely have passion for and desire. Though at times I know I can be indecisive and more often than not lazy to do anything about it, it's time I thought about what I would do with my future come what may. When I entered JC I grew to love the english language and all its facets and forms and right now more than ever i feel the need and desire to study further what would be quite a far fetched and out of the norm but interesting career of a journalist. I know you all might think there are so many other routes to choose and journalism isn't as glamorous as we all think at times but I feel that it would be interesting to test my creativity beyond boundaries of what I used to know. Travel journalism seems appealing to me and this may be one path I might follow in the future. I've always had this desire in me to travel the world and explore places I haven't been before, once I read a travel journalist claim that the world is my desk and the sky is my limit, how nice would that be.
Oh well, enough of my far fetched dreams of where I hope to end up in the future. Only the Lord knows how we will turn out. We may try as hard as we can to plan but eventually, it's best to just leave it in the potters hands.
You see, sitting in the office isn't all too bad, it helps me sort out my confused mind better amid piles of clients and workload still to be filed.
Right now, my mind constantly finds itself wandering away to tomorow when I take my test in cdc and how I'll do. I've prayed about it but I still can't seem to get myself to forget. I hope I'll bring good news after 3 :)
TILL ANOTHER DAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
I read in this brilliant book I've been reading recently called What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell about the simplicities of life and happiness. "Happiness can sometimes be found in what we've always had or someone else is having", how contended we are is how we perceive life as we live it on a day to day basis. Should we be constantly wanting more when all we want could be right before us today.
BIG NEWS
My new I pod nano finally arrived. It was a sporadic moment that i decided to buy it from apple.com because it was on sale and 10 percent off. But i'm happy with it, being all mini and convenient but it packs a punch in sound quality as well. Free engraving and free shipping, who could resist. :)
Continuing on with Europe and day 4:
We were finally in Switzerland after a long day's bus ride the day before and were rearing to go to see what Switzerland had in store. First thing in the morning and the first thing you have is an awesome european breakfast in the hotel really makes your day. First we went over to the park of humongous chess pieces and rich history of christian faith in the reformed calvinist movement. The sights and sounds of Switzerland really do attempt to take your breath away each and ever time. Then we headed down to the district where many global organizations base and the biggest of them all being the UN which reminded me of Mr Yew and history and its traumatizing past. To see the flags of all the UN nations rise high really brought back memories of the many CSQ's don't it. Just next to it lay the broken chair a symbol of freedom and peace in the heart of a busy cold road center.
We then headed to the olympic park home of the olympic museum and it was such a sight to behold. All the statues and architecture and the flags blowing in the wind. Cue nice background scenery and great family members. Must say this was one of the most memorable places we visited that day.
Afterward it was on to the city where charlie chaplin was born. That place was filled with majestic beauty and everywhere was a sight to behold. It was surrounded by a magnificent waterfront and you'll see swans and ducks all basking in the warm sunlight despite constant cold winds blowing from time to time. There in the middle of the lake is a huge fork that makes the whole place seems almost cartoonish yet beautiful. Charlie Chaplin sure lived in an awesome place.
What was left of the day was a stop by an ancient castle which had a riveting view of the ocean beyond it and this quite medieval garden and of course who could forget, BRAD PITT. No we weren't actually going to see brad it was a bear pit in the middle of winter with no bears to show because sensibly all of them have gone into hibernation. Then we visited this pleasant little town with mrt's on the road and a huge christmas market.
THE BEST DINNER OF THE WHOLE TRIP WAS NEXT... repeat after me CHEESE FONDUE!!!! It was the best meal not only because the boss serving us cheese fondue was extremely enthusiastic buffed and high on what seemed like swiss cheese chocolates and hospitality, it packed a punch that we had cheese fondue that had a scent of white wine and chocolate fondue that smelt of the most heavenly milk chocolates.Yes words can't describe how awesome it tastes and leaves you coming back for more, even if it is only cheese with bread. The atmosphere was great because mr buff was constantly keeping us entertained and cheering him on every new cheese fondue he puts on the griller. Needless to say I never had so much fun while eating dinner, EVER :)
THIS MAN ENDED IT ON A GREAT NOTE
Till another day people
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
Driving test on friday and already im feeling a little nervy, I'll need all your prayers!
BIG NEWS
My new I pod nano finally arrived. It was a sporadic moment that i decided to buy it from apple.com because it was on sale and 10 percent off. But i'm happy with it, being all mini and convenient but it packs a punch in sound quality as well. Free engraving and free shipping, who could resist. :)
Continuing on with Europe and day 4:
We were finally in Switzerland after a long day's bus ride the day before and were rearing to go to see what Switzerland had in store. First thing in the morning and the first thing you have is an awesome european breakfast in the hotel really makes your day. First we went over to the park of humongous chess pieces and rich history of christian faith in the reformed calvinist movement. The sights and sounds of Switzerland really do attempt to take your breath away each and ever time. Then we headed down to the district where many global organizations base and the biggest of them all being the UN which reminded me of Mr Yew and history and its traumatizing past. To see the flags of all the UN nations rise high really brought back memories of the many CSQ's don't it. Just next to it lay the broken chair a symbol of freedom and peace in the heart of a busy cold road center.
We then headed to the olympic park home of the olympic museum and it was such a sight to behold. All the statues and architecture and the flags blowing in the wind. Cue nice background scenery and great family members. Must say this was one of the most memorable places we visited that day.
Afterward it was on to the city where charlie chaplin was born. That place was filled with majestic beauty and everywhere was a sight to behold. It was surrounded by a magnificent waterfront and you'll see swans and ducks all basking in the warm sunlight despite constant cold winds blowing from time to time. There in the middle of the lake is a huge fork that makes the whole place seems almost cartoonish yet beautiful. Charlie Chaplin sure lived in an awesome place.
What was left of the day was a stop by an ancient castle which had a riveting view of the ocean beyond it and this quite medieval garden and of course who could forget, BRAD PITT. No we weren't actually going to see brad it was a bear pit in the middle of winter with no bears to show because sensibly all of them have gone into hibernation. Then we visited this pleasant little town with mrt's on the road and a huge christmas market.
THE BEST DINNER OF THE WHOLE TRIP WAS NEXT... repeat after me CHEESE FONDUE!!!! It was the best meal not only because the boss serving us cheese fondue was extremely enthusiastic buffed and high on what seemed like swiss cheese chocolates and hospitality, it packed a punch that we had cheese fondue that had a scent of white wine and chocolate fondue that smelt of the most heavenly milk chocolates.Yes words can't describe how awesome it tastes and leaves you coming back for more, even if it is only cheese with bread. The atmosphere was great because mr buff was constantly keeping us entertained and cheering him on every new cheese fondue he puts on the griller. Needless to say I never had so much fun while eating dinner, EVER :)
THIS MAN ENDED IT ON A GREAT NOTE
Till another day people
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
Driving test on friday and already im feeling a little nervy, I'll need all your prayers!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I realised that ever since I posted the commentary of my europe trip for day 2, I've stopped completely writing about it.
SO HERE WE GO
Europe day 3:
Day 3 wasn't much to talk about cos it was most of the time traveling from paris to switzerland! Our cousins joined us though from Scotland at night which if i remember correctly was covered with heavy snow a few days before they made their way there.Every morning when you step out of the hotel, cold air would attempt to slap you awake in all its glory, and it always does a great job. In the morning we had to leave romantic Paris for a coach ride that took ages. We stopped by wine city Dijon for a little while and experienced a little bit of the town. I would have to say, even though the food is exorbitantly priced, the tastes are extremely flavorful and the pizza's there take the cake. I remember in Dijon we tried this three cheese Pizza and it was heavenly to say the least, not forgetting Escargots which was a must have leaving France. The wine city had wine prices that tempted my part time wine connisuer dad, only 5 to 10 sing a bottle of french wine, how cheap is that. Then scenic views seemed to whiz by the window as we made out way to Switzerland. Spectacular scenic views of snow capped mountains and snow laden houses were common on the way there. Everywhere you looked seemed to come out of a christmas card, it was quite a sight to behold. Then finally arriving at Switzerland, where we had this odd bland tasting white fish, supposedly swiss specialty fish caught in their lakes. That would have summed up the 3rd day in mighty europe!
Today I finally feel confident behind the wheel, my nerves put behind me, I just hope Fridays test will be done with flying colors! Wish me all the best :D
TILL ANOTHER DAY
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
SO HERE WE GO
Europe day 3:
Day 3 wasn't much to talk about cos it was most of the time traveling from paris to switzerland! Our cousins joined us though from Scotland at night which if i remember correctly was covered with heavy snow a few days before they made their way there.Every morning when you step out of the hotel, cold air would attempt to slap you awake in all its glory, and it always does a great job. In the morning we had to leave romantic Paris for a coach ride that took ages. We stopped by wine city Dijon for a little while and experienced a little bit of the town. I would have to say, even though the food is exorbitantly priced, the tastes are extremely flavorful and the pizza's there take the cake. I remember in Dijon we tried this three cheese Pizza and it was heavenly to say the least, not forgetting Escargots which was a must have leaving France. The wine city had wine prices that tempted my part time wine connisuer dad, only 5 to 10 sing a bottle of french wine, how cheap is that. Then scenic views seemed to whiz by the window as we made out way to Switzerland. Spectacular scenic views of snow capped mountains and snow laden houses were common on the way there. Everywhere you looked seemed to come out of a christmas card, it was quite a sight to behold. Then finally arriving at Switzerland, where we had this odd bland tasting white fish, supposedly swiss specialty fish caught in their lakes. That would have summed up the 3rd day in mighty europe!
Today I finally feel confident behind the wheel, my nerves put behind me, I just hope Fridays test will be done with flying colors! Wish me all the best :D
TILL ANOTHER DAY
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
Friday, January 14, 2011
HELLO WORLD
IM HERE TO DUST OFF THIS OLD BLOG FOR MY FIRST POST IN 2011
I would have to say 2010 flew by in a second and now i'm sitting here already on the verge of 15th of january 2011. A lot of things have gone by and usually at the end of the year i look back at the past trying to reminsce the great things that have passed me by. This year I just didn't have the time to sit and think about the year past because i think in my mind i haven't got over the year passing so quickly.
2010 was a stressful year for me looking back. It was the year where a lot of habits changed and great memories were formed. The a-levels were obviously the biggest obstacle last year and climbing that ever tiring obstacle almost made me give up in despair. If it weren't for the friends I had cheering me on everyday. If it weren't for the teachers and their patience, where would we be my friends, where would we be.
In 2010, we entered 2s23, i thought this might turn out to be fine because i had my whole bunch of close friends going to the same class while merging with another class. But things turned out great, i felt our class was nothing short of awesome. Everyone was friendly and we were extremely fortunate to have such wonderful teachers guide us all the way. Even though we might have resented at first, it turned out great. New brotherhoods formed and i think I wouldn't have wanted to come to school everyday if not for all these friends in 2s23..
Everyday in 2010 was extremely mundane which involved most of the time studying and more studying. Consultations were the norm and for the first time everyone was rushing to see the teachers everyday. It was mad what we went through, but we still survived and hopefully did our teachers and this school proud. For me the pace change was hard to cope with but I still gave it my all. Now, looking back, i miss the times studying in school till 9pm with my study buddies mok and joel.Though it was energy sapping and tiring, persistance and support pulled all of us through.
Now, the results lie just around the bend, how uncannily quick
2010 was also the year of firsts
First time our bowling team did as well as we did in the nationals! :)
Though it was first time as seventh place, that was our last year on those glorious lanes. My hands occasionally itch to roll the ball down those lanes, bowling has been a great part of my jc life. The many friendships formed and all those long hours training and much money lost from our pockets was all worth it, sr bowling ftw!
I miss SR and all those friends and familiar faces so much right now
Then after the a's all was a blur because time sped by
PARTY TIME! :D
I still vaguely remember what happened on the last paper, everyone in the hall was excited to just go out and enjoy, that was a feeling i'll keep for the rest of my life. In my heart, I only had one thing in mind, ENJOY! :D
To top it off, I had an awesome holiday to Europe and Dubai, met so many new friends and experienced so many things i just couldn't experience anywhere else. God brought me through everything so praise the Lord.
YES I HAD AN AWESOME 2010
I JUST HOPE 2011 WILL BE THE SAME :)
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
IM HERE TO DUST OFF THIS OLD BLOG FOR MY FIRST POST IN 2011
I would have to say 2010 flew by in a second and now i'm sitting here already on the verge of 15th of january 2011. A lot of things have gone by and usually at the end of the year i look back at the past trying to reminsce the great things that have passed me by. This year I just didn't have the time to sit and think about the year past because i think in my mind i haven't got over the year passing so quickly.
2010 was a stressful year for me looking back. It was the year where a lot of habits changed and great memories were formed. The a-levels were obviously the biggest obstacle last year and climbing that ever tiring obstacle almost made me give up in despair. If it weren't for the friends I had cheering me on everyday. If it weren't for the teachers and their patience, where would we be my friends, where would we be.
In 2010, we entered 2s23, i thought this might turn out to be fine because i had my whole bunch of close friends going to the same class while merging with another class. But things turned out great, i felt our class was nothing short of awesome. Everyone was friendly and we were extremely fortunate to have such wonderful teachers guide us all the way. Even though we might have resented at first, it turned out great. New brotherhoods formed and i think I wouldn't have wanted to come to school everyday if not for all these friends in 2s23..
Everyday in 2010 was extremely mundane which involved most of the time studying and more studying. Consultations were the norm and for the first time everyone was rushing to see the teachers everyday. It was mad what we went through, but we still survived and hopefully did our teachers and this school proud. For me the pace change was hard to cope with but I still gave it my all. Now, looking back, i miss the times studying in school till 9pm with my study buddies mok and joel.Though it was energy sapping and tiring, persistance and support pulled all of us through.
Now, the results lie just around the bend, how uncannily quick
2010 was also the year of firsts
First time our bowling team did as well as we did in the nationals! :)
Though it was first time as seventh place, that was our last year on those glorious lanes. My hands occasionally itch to roll the ball down those lanes, bowling has been a great part of my jc life. The many friendships formed and all those long hours training and much money lost from our pockets was all worth it, sr bowling ftw!
I miss SR and all those friends and familiar faces so much right now
Then after the a's all was a blur because time sped by
PARTY TIME! :D
I still vaguely remember what happened on the last paper, everyone in the hall was excited to just go out and enjoy, that was a feeling i'll keep for the rest of my life. In my heart, I only had one thing in mind, ENJOY! :D
To top it off, I had an awesome holiday to Europe and Dubai, met so many new friends and experienced so many things i just couldn't experience anywhere else. God brought me through everything so praise the Lord.
YES I HAD AN AWESOME 2010
I JUST HOPE 2011 WILL BE THE SAME :)
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
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