Tuesday, September 28, 2004
It seems I'd be going to Sydney after all.
I did get a reply from UNSW, eventually, and it has offered me a 2 yr program in the BA of Digital Media. Sydney will be more expensive than Melbourne, by at least 2-3 times by my estimate but my parents have elected to stand by my decision (whatever it may be). They're worried that a 1 yr RMIT degree might not be that recogonised anyway.
So now the choice is mine to make. UNSW or RMIT? Sydney or Melbourne? 2 years or 1 year? Honestly, I'm slanting towards the UNSW angle. I've a good vibe bout that school. And 2 years is in my opinion, a nice, comfortable time to spend getting an education.
So, people, I'M SYDNEY BOUND AFTER ALL~
I did get a reply from UNSW, eventually, and it has offered me a 2 yr program in the BA of Digital Media. Sydney will be more expensive than Melbourne, by at least 2-3 times by my estimate but my parents have elected to stand by my decision (whatever it may be). They're worried that a 1 yr RMIT degree might not be that recogonised anyway.
So now the choice is mine to make. UNSW or RMIT? Sydney or Melbourne? 2 years or 1 year? Honestly, I'm slanting towards the UNSW angle. I've a good vibe bout that school. And 2 years is in my opinion, a nice, comfortable time to spend getting an education.
So, people, I'M SYDNEY BOUND AFTER ALL~
Sunday, September 19, 2004
This years META will be one of the best~~~~
Hope my kids, Minyi, Darren, Ben will find the value in going for it...
And friends in Uni too...
META~~~~~
Hope my kids, Minyi, Darren, Ben will find the value in going for it...
And friends in Uni too...
META~~~~~
Saw this lil ol can just off Serangoon Rd near church... haha...
I've been offered a place in RMIT University. It is a 1 yr program culminating in a BA of Arts (Multimedia). This means moving to Melbourne, staying with my bro in his apartment, having a 20 min train commute to my campus in the city. Sounds so ideal right?
But I've my sights on UNSW's BA in Digital Media program which has yet to reply to my application til now. Til date, I've many factors to choose Melbourne over Sydney but the nagging worry at the back of my mind is the fact that I do not wish to make the same 'mistake' of studying something I'm not interested in, which I did in 1998 when I was in SP.
I've been offered a place in RMIT University. It is a 1 yr program culminating in a BA of Arts (Multimedia). This means moving to Melbourne, staying with my bro in his apartment, having a 20 min train commute to my campus in the city. Sounds so ideal right?
But I've my sights on UNSW's BA in Digital Media program which has yet to reply to my application til now. Til date, I've many factors to choose Melbourne over Sydney but the nagging worry at the back of my mind is the fact that I do not wish to make the same 'mistake' of studying something I'm not interested in, which I did in 1998 when I was in SP.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
20 more working days, 3 more book-ins to go before I leave that place forever~! Wah, can't wait.
Counting down... counting down...
Why do I hate the army so much? Is there a subconcious reason? I've been thinking about this and I think I've made some headway but, alas...
Counting down... counting down...
Why do I hate the army so much? Is there a subconcious reason? I've been thinking about this and I think I've made some headway but, alas...
Friday, September 10, 2004
I just read 'The Present', a story by this psychiatrist. Its basically a 'few-good-new-age' mantra thing that encourages people to have a purpose (but says its different for everyone) and to focus on the present. Nothing new really, many of the themes have been said over and over again.
I guess I can relate to many of the things said in that story. I'm currently feeling very bitter at work. Alot of 'unfair/bias' stuff have been happening, in my opinion, and I feel very discouraged and taken advantaged of. However, I always try to discount it by focusing on the fact that I'm gonna ORD soon and would soon not to have to endure all these crap. But the problem then is that I'm not 'giving thanks in all circumstances' (1 Thes 5:18) and focusing on all the crap that has been happening in my department.
Guess I need to go back and reflect on the present, making/thinking the most out of every stituation, no matter how shitty and thinking of what really matters and how I can enjoy my current situation instead of brooding over it.
Overall, I know I've been more cynical since I've entered SOA and I know I've not exactly been a 'model christian' (wait, is there such a thing?) but I'm but a man, fallible and still learning and I know my Lord's grace is sufficient to cover every aspect of my life.
I guess I can relate to many of the things said in that story. I'm currently feeling very bitter at work. Alot of 'unfair/bias' stuff have been happening, in my opinion, and I feel very discouraged and taken advantaged of. However, I always try to discount it by focusing on the fact that I'm gonna ORD soon and would soon not to have to endure all these crap. But the problem then is that I'm not 'giving thanks in all circumstances' (1 Thes 5:18) and focusing on all the crap that has been happening in my department.
Guess I need to go back and reflect on the present, making/thinking the most out of every stituation, no matter how shitty and thinking of what really matters and how I can enjoy my current situation instead of brooding over it.
Overall, I know I've been more cynical since I've entered SOA and I know I've not exactly been a 'model christian' (wait, is there such a thing?) but I'm but a man, fallible and still learning and I know my Lord's grace is sufficient to cover every aspect of my life.
Sunday, September 05, 2004
"Hold your ground, hold your ground. Sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers. I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day. This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you, stand, Men of the West!" - Aragorn, King of Gondor
"Come on, Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you... but I can carry you." - Samwise Gamgee
"Come on, Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you... but I can carry you." - Samwise Gamgee
Saturday, September 04, 2004
Today I found out my dad's condition (Parkinsons) has deteriorated til he could not even lift a CD from its case. Man, that scary.
Now I've gone and done everything I could possibly try while in the army. I had this crazy idea/notion that I would give everything a try before I leave the SAF and it seems to be the case so far.
A few weeks ago, I had already eaten a piece of Oyster (yes, you heard me right) that was found off the shore of our training area. And this week, while the trainee Mortar platoon were in deployment, my Encik actually brought us all in the Landrover to go pick em... Seeing how we 'harvested' them has put me off oysters found in Singapore waters forever.
Still, the last few months in army have been 'interesting' lah. I've eaten wild durians, rambutans, oysters, ya know, the real exotic stuff. I've seen all there is to see about the Armour formation and the army system. I wouldn't say I've seen it all but definitely alot more than the average army boy would be able to see, hehe.
If you ask me however, if my time in the army has been fun. I'd respond with a resounding 'NO.' It has got to be one of the worst places I've seen in terms of human nature and character. Dark in every way. Perhaps its just my unit, I do not know. All the back stabbers, hypocrites and 'sunday' christians. Sigh.
A few weeks ago, I had already eaten a piece of Oyster (yes, you heard me right) that was found off the shore of our training area. And this week, while the trainee Mortar platoon were in deployment, my Encik actually brought us all in the Landrover to go pick em... Seeing how we 'harvested' them has put me off oysters found in Singapore waters forever.
Still, the last few months in army have been 'interesting' lah. I've eaten wild durians, rambutans, oysters, ya know, the real exotic stuff. I've seen all there is to see about the Armour formation and the army system. I wouldn't say I've seen it all but definitely alot more than the average army boy would be able to see, hehe.
If you ask me however, if my time in the army has been fun. I'd respond with a resounding 'NO.' It has got to be one of the worst places I've seen in terms of human nature and character. Dark in every way. Perhaps its just my unit, I do not know. All the back stabbers, hypocrites and 'sunday' christians. Sigh.
