How many times have you wished that you have more time? I certainly am one of those people. In fact, time seemed to be what all of us dreamed for more. But, why TIME?
Very simple. The reason I am writing on this is because that of late, I noticed that time management have been the pivotal element in determining the completion of whatever that is needed to be done (especially homeworks and assignments). Due dates are around the corner and so are the first tests for the 5 subjects. So in saying that if I had more time, would it really be any helpful?
Neh.. I wished to think so, but rarely does it help. Well, this is mainly due to human nature which is common for us to only come to appreciate things when they are scarce or we are about to lose our firm grip on it. So many times we have all our needs met with that we don't noticed how fortunate and blessed we are.
Therefore, what is the Art of Procrastination, you ask? Well, there's no art behind it, its just an innate ability that all of us have. Instead, the real Art lies in having the ability to appreciate and make full use of time...
The Future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.
~C.S. Lewis
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
Friday, February 27, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Volume 1; Chapter 5: World Of Goo
Well, I must admit I slacking in blogging. 2 posts in almost a month?! I really couldn't keep up since Chinese New Year, hehe. Nonetheless, I shall write my latest post here.
Remember that I mentioned that something is Brewing from my previous post. Here it is... On 6th and 7th (Fri & Sat), my group and I set out to start on our filming part of the documentary.. We went to Petaling Street on the first day, got ourselves are great deal of interviewing with mostly westerners and then had our fair share of obstacles. It was really fun yet at times very TENSE (you can feel the friction). Everyone tried our best to play our part and it turned out great and satisfying that we did well on our first day.
After going through all the exhaustion of the first day, second day was just yet to begin. Boy oh boy, this day proved to be more tiring than the previous day but yet more fruitful than most of us had expected. We got our "pot of gold" while searching for subjects in Times Square and around that area (probably Sg. Wang, I forgot the name). We managed to get good materials and I got to see Times Square for, I don't know, the 2nd time perhaps. For the record, we met Tony on our way there. Our shooting lasted till evening and upon arriving BU, we were already walking zombies.
As of now, I am thinking on what narration should be inputted to the video and I am encountering a major road block as I had no experience on this. However, I relish the idea that narration is the main way of communicating the whole idea to viewers. Ah, much had been said and I would sign off here. Chow.... Guten nigh (Whatever the spelling- Those friends out there would comprehend)
Ps: The title has nothing to do with this post. Search it up in Google.
"To each there comes in his or her lifetime a special moment when they are tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talent. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour" -Winston Churchill
Remember that I mentioned that something is Brewing from my previous post. Here it is... On 6th and 7th (Fri & Sat), my group and I set out to start on our filming part of the documentary.
After going through all the exhaustion of the first day, second day was just yet to begin. Boy oh boy, this day proved to be more tiring than the previous day but yet more fruitful than most of us had expected. We got our "pot of gold" while searching for subjects in Times Square and around that area (probably Sg. Wang, I forgot the name). We managed to get good materials and I got to see Times Square for, I don't know, the 2nd time perhaps. For the record, we met Tony on our way there. Our shooting lasted till evening and upon arriving BU, we were already walking zombies.
As of now, I am thinking on what narration should be inputted to the video and I am encountering a major road block as I had no experience on this. However, I relish the idea that narration is the main way of communicating the whole idea to viewers. Ah, much had been said and I would sign off here. Chow.... Guten nigh (Whatever the spelling- Those friends out there would comprehend)
Ps: The title has nothing to do with this post. Search it up in Google.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Volume 1;Chapter 4: Break of Silence
Ever since I posted my last article, there was only silence, mainly due to no internet connection and the holiday mood which leaves me lazy to budge an inch. However, I am writing now. Lets start from where I left.
Chinese New Year was fantastic. Not for the "Ang-Pau"s I got, but simply because of the reunion with families and relatives. It's good to catch up with close ones. The reunion dinner on CNY eve was exceptional. The food was indeed the best I've tasted before and they are home cooked. Probably because I was starving before dinner started, which made the dinner more delicious or something. Then, there was a week-long holiday which was quite boring as there were nothing I could do to occupy my time.
It's a sad thing that I don't own a camera whatsoever, or else you could have seen plenty of photos. HAHA..
Nevertheless, classes commenced and back again I am to the usual pace of life. As always, life tends to pull you down to its darkest trench and you surface again during the weekends. Last week's English lessons were more on watching a movie- "Japanese Story". I would rate it as moderate in terms of its appeal to me. Anyway, for these past few days, something interesting has been BREWING, and you'll have to wait for some time before I reveal the events which unfolded. Till then, up up and away....
Chinese New Year was fantastic. Not for the "Ang-Pau"s I got, but simply because of the reunion with families and relatives. It's good to catch up with close ones. The reunion dinner on CNY eve was exceptional. The food was indeed the best I've tasted before and they are home cooked. Probably because I was starving before dinner started, which made the dinner more delicious or something. Then, there was a week-long holiday which was quite boring as there were nothing I could do to occupy my time.
It's a sad thing that I don't own a camera whatsoever, or else you could have seen plenty of photos. HAHA..
Nevertheless, classes commenced and back again I am to the usual pace of life. As always, life tends to pull you down to its darkest trench and you surface again during the weekends. Last week's English lessons were more on watching a movie- "Japanese Story". I would rate it as moderate in terms of its appeal to me. Anyway, for these past few days, something interesting has been BREWING, and you'll have to wait for some time before I reveal the events which unfolded. Till then, up up and away....
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Volume 1;Chapter 3: Thyself
Funny isn't it, that blog writing which started off as part of my EALD to-do-stuffs(which I felt compelled to do) actually ended up being a past time for me. I must add that it does sometimes get addictive, though. All BLOGGERS would Hurray to this.
Just before I signed in to post this piece of writing, I had something in mind, but as soon as I got onto it, the idea simply slipped pass me. Anyway, today would be the start of the week-long CNY break. No doubt holidays are fun and enjoyable, but sometimes they still come with burden-from homework and things of this sort. Just for the record, we were given so many questions to complete during the break that it left so many of us gasping.
This week's English lessons were relaxing and easy-going. We only did literature and there were nothing else to pressure us with during those lessons. Comparatively, the other subjects were often perplexing and required extra pondering at length. We did a short sketch on Boy,Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl during one of the EALD lessons. The objective was simply to engage readers especially us students as to be more linked and connected to the story itself rather than looking from an outside view. It was fun yet jumpy.
I think I am running out of ideas and words. So I'd better scuttle off and rest. It's midnight and the day has just started. Adios.
--->If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. -George Washington
Just before I signed in to post this piece of writing, I had something in mind, but as soon as I got onto it, the idea simply slipped pass me. Anyway, today would be the start of the week-long CNY break. No doubt holidays are fun and enjoyable, but sometimes they still come with burden-from homework and things of this sort. Just for the record, we were given so many questions to complete during the break that it left so many of us gasping.
This week's English lessons were relaxing and easy-going. We only did literature and there were nothing else to pressure us with during those lessons. Comparatively, the other subjects were often perplexing and required extra pondering at length. We did a short sketch on Boy,Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl during one of the EALD lessons. The objective was simply to engage readers especially us students as to be more linked and connected to the story itself rather than looking from an outside view. It was fun yet jumpy.
I think I am running out of ideas and words. So I'd better scuttle off and rest. It's midnight and the day has just started. Adios.
--->If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. -George Washington
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Volume 1;Chapter 2: The Turning Point
I must say, my previous posts sounded negative and for one, I wouldn't want to be in the captivity of negativity. So henceforth, allow me to ditch in some pleasant insights.
Well, yesterday was a HOT day, no kidding here. Scouting for inspiration in Petaling Street left me exhausted by late afternoon and I came back feeling feverish. Nevertheless, I am OK and healthy. I ain't going into the details as my group members have written detailed accounts of the journey (Edward Law & Keoh Ying). {Added later: Ong}
Anyway, you can tell that I am an avid fan of Calvin & Hobbes just because he is the most cheeky boy which would lighten you up through his seemingly innocent antics. Good job to Bill Waterson.
Finally, I am sure that many students are anticipating the week-long holiday break next week. Reunion and quality time spent with loved ones are just irreplaceable. So, have a nice Chinese New Year holiday......
--->If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress. -Barack Obama
Well, yesterday was a HOT day, no kidding here. Scouting for inspiration in Petaling Street left me exhausted by late afternoon and I came back feeling feverish. Nevertheless, I am OK and healthy. I ain't going into the details as my group members have written detailed accounts of the journey (Edward Law & Keoh Ying). {Added later: Ong}
Anyway, you can tell that I am an avid fan of Calvin & Hobbes just because he is the most cheeky boy which would lighten you up through his seemingly innocent antics. Good job to Bill Waterson.
Finally, I am sure that many students are anticipating the week-long holiday break next week. Reunion and quality time spent with loved ones are just irreplaceable. So, have a nice Chinese New Year holiday......
--->If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress. -Barack Obama
Friday, January 16, 2009
Volume 1;Chapter 1: The Disappointing Day
Well, kind of late to make a post but anyway, I feel I have to let out everything in me.
First thing's first, today is a bad day for me
Nonetheless, although at first EALD seemed like a tough and demanding subject, it still is though, I am beginning to look forward to those interesting lessons. I personally had a great time studying literature and to learn more about the devices associated with it. I hope our EALD lecturer-Miss Chan, would continue to inspire us students to achieve for glory. PS: She sometimes teaches very fast especially when she thinks we are behind schedule. Quite difficult to keep up with so many words in one second, ha.
Ah, one more thing. I am still a newbie to blogging, in the process of learning how to improve the features of it. So, for sure I would try my best to make it better.
I really do hope the days ahead would not be that tiring on the mind. I would be writing soon, I hope. God bless and GOOD NIGHT.
---> Greatness is achieved when one acknowledges his shortcomings and acts on them.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Prologue
This was not meant to be. It started off not by will nor might, but by compelling circumstances. In the distant horizon, came the day of unending hard work and sacrifice.
Today,
Had been tiring on my mind. The consecutive 4-hour classes and another 2 1/2 hours then after left me gasping. Why? Simply because it is a new year with new syllabus for everything literally. Here, I would just like to reminisce what happened throughout the day.
The first lesson was EAL/D. Never knew it would be so different with respect to the previous learning techniques, so to speak. Hearing about what to expect, this year sounded like all hard work and nothing but hard work. It was as if life itself would depend solely on it. There are certainly a lot to expect of us-the AUSMAT students. Here is the sequence of events, "roughly".
1. Man, I can't even recall... Must have been too hard on my brains! Well, for English, it started off with some briefing on the year's syllabus. We were informed about the "Marathon" that awaits us, ranging from the short documentary that we have to do as part of the assessment, to literature study and things of these sort including movie reviewing{strange rite}. We even have to write 3-4 pages of essay for our exams. However, a thing to be noted was the English lecturer seemed to be very open minded to me. HAHA :-)
2. Next lesson was better. Applicable Maths, that is. Nothing out of the ordinary, though. So, no point dwelling into this.
3. Physics was the third lesson of the day. The lecturer seemed to like joking around, but that was fine with me. Other than that, I got to know that laziness would bring eternal "damnation" as there is no time to spare. Time management seems to be the key for this year seeing that the schedules are all so packed up.
Nevertheless, this is just the beginning. There would be more blogging as was required of us. Sounds fun, right, that we are required to blog? So this shall be it. Hope things wouldn't crash and burn.
See ya.
Today,
Had been tiring on my mind. The consecutive 4-hour classes and another 2 1/2 hours then after left me gasping. Why? Simply because it is a new year with new syllabus for everything literally. Here, I would just like to reminisce what happened throughout the day.
The first lesson was EAL/D. Never knew it would be so different with respect to the previous learning techniques, so to speak. Hearing about what to expect, this year sounded like all hard work and nothing but hard work. It was as if life itself would depend solely on it. There are certainly a lot to expect of us-the AUSMAT students. Here is the sequence of events, "roughly".
1. Man, I can't even recall... Must have been too hard on my brains! Well, for English, it started off with some briefing on the year's syllabus. We were informed about the "Marathon" that awaits us, ranging from the short documentary that we have to do as part of the assessment, to literature study and things of these sort including movie reviewing{strange rite}. We even have to write 3-4 pages of essay for our exams. However, a thing to be noted was the English lecturer seemed to be very open minded to me. HAHA :-)
2. Next lesson was better. Applicable Maths, that is. Nothing out of the ordinary, though. So, no point dwelling into this.
3. Physics was the third lesson of the day. The lecturer seemed to like joking around, but that was fine with me. Other than that, I got to know that laziness would bring eternal "damnation" as there is no time to spare. Time management seems to be the key for this year seeing that the schedules are all so packed up.
Nevertheless, this is just the beginning. There would be more blogging as was required of us. Sounds fun, right, that we are required to blog? So this shall be it. Hope things wouldn't crash and burn.
See ya.
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