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paintedpatio- January 21st, 11:09
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- paintedpatio
- January 19th, 23:39
Papaya salad @ Thai Express
I can't believe Sherman just slept on my bed after a 4km run without bathing. I've plans for big things, hopefully it'll work out. No wait, I'll pray really hard for it to work out. Fiddled with josh's DSLR (or rather caleb's), now my finger's feeling itchy. hmm.
- social work rocks my stinky pink bear :)
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- paintedpatio
- January 16th, 23:45
Here's something my lecturer in 3201 said that got me thinking,
if you have a choice between buying 2 products of similar quality, one is more expensive because the company that produces it pays a good price to the workers, the other cheaper because the company that produces it pays the absolute minimum to workers. which would you choose?
In my opinion, anyone sane would be most likely to choose the former because it's just more economical to do so. But it's also not right to be supporting a company that is like paying the bare minimum. There were many different answers back in class. One of which is, we can't possibly boycott the company that pays the minimum because that would render the already poor workers jobless. And the argument goes on and on. Ethical Dilemma.
Sometimes social work scares me, especially when ethical dilemma is involved. Like when i'm supposed to make an important decision that would affect someone's life. If i screw up, i might just leave a big mark on someone else's life. nevertheless. Well, I'm only in my second year, maybe when i'm in my third year, I'll think differently. ahhhh inadequacies.
On 13 Jan I went for this programme under Kampong Kapor FSC, It's some mentorship programme. The mentorship programme is for children that come from needy families. When i say needy I'm not exactly referring the financial aspect, it include many other aspects. Basically the role of a mentor/volunteer is to provide free tuition to the child and guide the child along in life. The kids under the program are between 7 to 12 years old. I've been to the FSC for some social work assignment visit so the social worker recognised me and thought it'll be good if she can make use of the social work skills. haha i reminded her the 3 others are social work majors too (i went with 3 other ppl from school), in fact they are year 3s, so they should be even more experienced. sigh, yes.. inadequacies, I know.
So now i've a kid under me, I'm still fretting over what to teach her. I need to familiarise myself with the primary 6 syllbus. I need to grow some maths cells in my head.
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- paintedpatio
- January 15th, 13:56
I'm down with the evils of food poisoning.
I slept my entire wednesday away. Because I haven't had anything thing to eat for the entire of yesterday except for an apple my tummy's feeling all cranky now. I intended to go down and get some food, but gastric problems prevented me from doing so. There's no food at home, not even instant noodles so i fumbled around for home food delivery brochures and the only ones i could find is MacDonald, KFC and Pizza hut. I didn't want my stomach to die on me so i called Pizza hut. They needed a minimum order of $12 so i ordered random stuff to chalk up that amount. No, i didn't get pizzas, because i cannot stand how thick the crust of their pizzas is.
Gah, so now i got to pay $18 for food which i'll probably take only a bite.
And I shouldnt have protested when the doctor wanted to give me a jab, Now i've to take 20 pills a day.
- share his love, spread his love
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- paintedpatio
- January 9th, 23:44
My Christmas present from Sherm. Ah, I've concluded that I can't get white bags or wallet cos they'll just turn black in a matter of days.
I just came back from cell group. Today's caile's first day in Army. It feels funny not to have him around, hearing his signature phrase of "eh! there's food!" followed by his chuckle. And I could so totally feel for Nikki. It reminded me of the times i've been through. And Sherm's ORD-ing in like a week's time. I'm happy for him because he has been waiting for this moment since April 2007.
Roadside flowers, even though people might perceive you to be insignificant, know that you're beautiful and that is enough.
A poster inside a china factory.
2009's gonna be a very different year. A closer walk, together, with him.
Can you believe it? someone just bidded for SW3213 with 3000plus points!!! Seriously.
- you make me lie down in green pastures
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- paintedpatio
- January 4th, 22:28
busy
I'm finally back from China. It has been a wonderful time of fun, tears, laughter, shopping and reflection. It is a part of me that no one can take away. Memories.
I enjoyed the company of the mountains, if felt like i could touch the clouds if i stretch out my hands. Isn't it wonderful to be able to wake up to be surrounded by mountains, shielded from the outside world. A momentary escape from life's troubles. Yes, it's soothing. It's beautiful beyond words.
At night the stars kept us company. I've never imagined myself washing up under the stars (there's no bathroom so we literally washed up under a tap in the freezing cold winter). The sky is so filled with stars its almost as if someone from heaven just dropped a bag of diamonds. There were shooting stars too, almost every night.
It was just a tiny bud when we came, when it was time for us to leave it has already blossomed into a beautiful flower. The only flower on the bare branches in the company of leaves and grass. Isn't our creator wonderful?
I've 3GB worth of pictures to sort out, will post them up soon. It feels weird to be back in Singapore, the feeling of foreignness in a familiar place. Yes, the escapism me shall fade away, addressing issues is better than running away.
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- paintedpatio
- December 15th, 2008
- everything's so different.
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- paintedpatio
- November 29th, 2008
During the meal, we were debating on the issue of Social Work. Seriously, many people asked me "Why social work?" so many times it's beginning to get frustrating. Their standard response will be "But why? you can't bring in money with that." Seriously, not everyone in this world is so realistic and money minded. I mean isn't it pathetic to spend your entire life pursuing wealth? I know it's good to have money and yadayada. But seriously, life is not all about money. Apparently, many do not think highly of social workers. Sherm actually said anyone can do what social worker does. That is highly untrue, it just shows people do not even know what social work is all about.
I think Singaporeans don't know what's the meaning of fufillment and passion. I've nothing against anyone, just that at times it can get frustrating. I've never regretted choosing SW as my major and I'm glad I did. Really, as long as I love what I'm doing, its enough.
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- paintedpatio
- November 23rd, 2008
happy
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- paintedpatio
- November 20th, 2008
You have no idea how happy I am to discover MacDonald's latest creation of Mcspicy double, when they still had the doubles ages ago, I would buy them just for the patty. Yum! For the past one week my breakfast,lunch and dinner are all settled at Science canteen. I am so terribly sick of that place right now, that explains my random craving for McSpicy :)
When I get into the momentum of studying, I kind of like the idea of studying.
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less
- for the smelly bunny.
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- paintedpatio
- November 11th, 2008
Aren't you amazed at how i can actually do shopping (online) when exams are just 13 days away?
I've been feeling rather disoriented lately, so this is just something to cheer myself up. There's gonna be so much changes soon. I'm afraid i can't adapt to it, I'm one person who hates changes.
I actually forgot i have GEM tutorial today, I feel so retarded for forgetting, why in the world would i forget that i have tutorial? Good thing Crystal reminded me. And just last week i forgot about my piano class. See, this is what stress does to me.
One dress from Urbanoutfitters and a tee from Supre
I really like this dress and white tunic. Sadly they ran out of sizes. UO has loads of pretty clothings, but they cost a bomb.
Yay! After doing some retail therapy, I'm now more energized!
today i took a cab to school for a 8am project filming which cost me $25. You can totally imagine my frustration when i reached school and found out that there is a power shortage. we didnt get to film in the end. I woke up at 5plus for nothing and spent $25 for nothing.
- My thinking cap
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- paintedpatio
- November 2nd, 2008
“ Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend the rest of his life answering. When they were ten he asked her to marry him. When they were eleven he kissed her for the first time. When they were thirteen they got into a fight and for three weeks they didn’t talk. When they were fifteen she showed him the scar on her left breast. Their love was a secret they told no one. He promised her he would never love another girl as long as he lived. What if I die? she asked. Even then, he said. "Nicole Krauss (The History of Love)
Does love like that ever exist? I wonder.Even if such love do not exist it wouldn't matter. I'm contented with what i have. Someone who puts up with my spoilt brat tantrums, unreasonable demands and gives unconditionally. I know at times i get so used to it and start demanding more. Appreciation is the key.EDIT: I am truly convinced it doesn't exist.
Loving and being loved.
- Ask and it shall be given
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- paintedpatio
- November 1st, 2008
Dinner at Grand Copthorne last night.
Its some divers' unit graduation event. The Hell Week video made me respect them, if it was me i would have died on the spot. They had this cold treatment thing whereby they have to go into a pool of water with ice cubes. The worst part was their instructors will then scoop the cold water and pour it all over them. The poor boys were like eating and sleeping at the same time because they are not allowed to sleep. Can u imagine scooping food into your mouth and the next moment you're asleep. Its pretty hilarious when you watch it from the video, but the actual thing must have been like hell.
Anyway, the food there is gooood, smoked salmon, yum yum.
For the sake of my eczema, i'm going to try staying off meat for a while. So it means not having chicken, pork and beef, i hate pork and beef so it doesn't really matter. hopefully it works, I'll give myself a 2 day trial first and see how it goes.
The cutest Superman
Speaking about superman, i met one yesterday who looked so obscene with his red and tight undies.
So it was halloween yesterday, Grand Copthorne is just next to Zouk, So you can totally imagine how bad the traffic there was. Everyone was all dressed up. There's Joker, pixies, draculas, vampires etc. There's like so many people i wonder how did they manage to squeeze into zouk. My sister wanted the bro and i to go, good thing we didn't. Really, I prefer beer/cocktails with good music.
sigh, 3 weeks left to complete my 2101 reflection, 20 page report, 3207 reflection and revision.
How now??
I can't wait for my Supre items to reach me, It's taking so long.
gah, USD is going up again.
- You have made me glad
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- paintedpatio
- October 29th, 2008
I had an awesome weekend and have been eating way too much for my own good. Erm, it might be hard to believe but i actually do face the problem of overeating. I eat as long as there's food in front of me even when i'm full. So friday was cell and there were so much food, saturday was sammy's birthday surprise and i stuffed myself silly with nuggets. Sunday was spent at Timbre, yummy pizzas and beer! I spent so much money over the weekends on birthday stuff and food that i'm quite broke now, not to mention i just paid $600 for my China trip. And i have not shopped for a month, that is something miraculous. I've also acquired the habit of wearing the same few pieces of clothings to sch. Dresses are the best for lazy days.
AND
I finally went onto the Flyer today. Sad to say the world biggest ferris wheel is actually quite boring. The scenery is breathtaking, but after a while things starts to get boring. I wished we went in the day because we can't use flash due to the reflection and that means lousy pictures.
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- REVELATION
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- paintedpatio
- October 27th, 2008
Intellectuals? Scholars? whatever man.
I've been doing quite a bit of reflections lately.
what do i want in a relationship, freedom and openness, like yiting and douglas. I shall stop whatever i've been doing for the past 2 years.
I'm only 20, i want to enjoy life and not stay restricted.
yes, it's time for me to grow up.
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- paintedpatio
- October 23rd, 2008
So today turned out to be better than yesterday. Thank god for friends.
I'm in a better mood today so i dug up some pictures taken on 12 oct and decided to post em up. Yeah, 12 oct...
( make me glad )
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- paintedpatio
- October 4th, 2008
It was Sam and Cara's Birthday on 1st and 2nd oct respectively.
Ain't that cool? to be just one day apart.
Just a mini celebration, the proper one shall come when everyone is less busy with tests and assignments.
I didn't forget yours sammy, remember my secret plan to make you fat?
( High on love )
- We can only wish...
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- paintedpatio
- September 30th, 2008
- busy
This is what i'm up to every 4th Sunday of the month in church. Taking care of little kiddos. They are so adorable, innocent and pure in their actions. For nursery they are mostly 4 and below so yeah, they are much more easier to handle. What amuses me is the sheepish grin on their face when we catch them doing something naughty. Irresistibly cute.
that aside, my tuesday's here again. The only day of the week which i don't have to wake up early and rush here and there. I'm sitting at the table munching on my 5th Oreo cookie, I was having a random craving for Oreo cookies last night and bought myself a huge box of it. I've another 24 cookies left to be eaten and a huge pile of parcels waiting to be wrapped and posted out.
If we study something just for the sake of grades then it's called mugging, if we truly love what we study then it's called studying. I wish people in sch/around me/Spore aren't so grade oriented. It is such moments that make me wish I'm still a toddler, no worries, no stress, living in my own world of innocence. Escapism? No.
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- paintedpatio
- September 26th, 2008
Basically recess week doesn't seem much like recess week because we still have hospital visits and skills lab sessions etc etc.
The only free days left are thursday and friday. Here's some pictures of lunch with Prof Ngiam. I seriously think he's the best prof i've ever met in NUS. I mean which prof takes the initiative to actually know their students better and share their experiences with them over lunch and dinner. And when i say share it's really personal stuff that's shared. I'm very sure the 9 other members of the session had great fun too. And erm, i kind of discovered myself and my friends more too.
( Yacht club )
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- paintedpatio
- September 24th, 2008
I'm not trying to be overly cautious, kiasu or whatever, but since my friends have been asking what were the products that were being recalled. here's a list of them. This list is sent to us by our children church in charge, so those in charge can avoid being all these for the kids. Seriously, some companies are just so unscrupulous. TSK TSK
( just so if you want to know )
