Uhm... I was a weather vane after all. It should have been easy.
-I want to get maximum exemptions with the least time and hassle and most help. -
There. Out went Warwick. Too long, too tedious. Southampton got axed too. Too economics oriented. Herriot Watt is too cold, too old. NTU? Not enough guidance. So the survivor? Kent.
Oh well. Oh well. I've got to work hard. Very hard.
*
The business talk was a waste of time. I got the impression that they focused more on banking and finance. But I liked the versatility of the course, and I even flirted with the idea of taking B&F. Haha at the end of it all I'm lured by the prospect of a monthly 5 figure salary.
That's if I manage. More than what's adequate.
On the up side, I got to know a girl from VJ. Sharon's like me. Small sized (Size 3 feet!), doesn't like sports, not the Student Council type. We clicked. =)
Thursday, April 26
Current affairs necessitate the change of blog title. To better reflect what I'm going through, it's going to be called "Let Me Be..."
- Brave.
Remember I said that the skies were going to "clear a little" after the release of the A level results? I was wrong. In fact, it got more complicated.
I'd like to be a clairvoyant. I'd like someone to make a 100% accurate decision for me. I'd like someone to be blamed if anything goes awry.
But guess what? I'm responsible for myself. Aiks.
Today I had a talk with Mooi. You know... I wanted her to be the wind, and me the weather vane. Instead she nudged me south. And that's another colour added to the rainbow. Many stories, many experiences. People who took a year's leave to study and take the exams. People who study 8 hours a day and still chicken out at the last minute. When she said that "I don't think actuarial science is a branch of science, I think it's a form of art", it sounded almost beautiful.
There was a moralistic moment too. "Insurance companies are there for you in times for need." Whoa. Revolutionary, considering the closest encounter I've ever had with insurance was with a certain Clara with a significant mole who used to come to our house to sell policies and water filters and Amway products.
Well, it seems that the chances of me drinking till I pass out or smoking pot are low... Going south for some hi-tea.
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Germany is in jeopardy! =(
- Brave.
Remember I said that the skies were going to "clear a little" after the release of the A level results? I was wrong. In fact, it got more complicated.
I'd like to be a clairvoyant. I'd like someone to make a 100% accurate decision for me. I'd like someone to be blamed if anything goes awry.
But guess what? I'm responsible for myself. Aiks.
Today I had a talk with Mooi. You know... I wanted her to be the wind, and me the weather vane. Instead she nudged me south. And that's another colour added to the rainbow. Many stories, many experiences. People who took a year's leave to study and take the exams. People who study 8 hours a day and still chicken out at the last minute. When she said that "I don't think actuarial science is a branch of science, I think it's a form of art", it sounded almost beautiful.
There was a moralistic moment too. "Insurance companies are there for you in times for need." Whoa. Revolutionary, considering the closest encounter I've ever had with insurance was with a certain Clara with a significant mole who used to come to our house to sell policies and water filters and Amway products.
Well, it seems that the chances of me drinking till I pass out or smoking pot are low... Going south for some hi-tea.
*
Germany is in jeopardy! =(
Friday, April 20
Hello hello!
It's Friday- a reason for joy!
*
There was a power cut yesterday due to some cable maintainence, so the house was pitch dark. Joyee and I were hot, sweaty and bored. And what does one do? Head to cooler pastures of course!
We had some fried yee mee at Huang Di Noodles, then adjourned to Capri for dessert. Sibling sharing. Got to know about Miss Supremo M. And I told him how cuteness bores me, after enduring almost 4 weeks of finicky temperaments.
I paid the bill. But just as we were to exit, a small voice called out, "ye lao shi."
Aiyaiyai. It was a kid I taught at Salak South. To be precise she's dreamy and I always pick on her in class.
Shows that I have to be more vigilant.
RADAR: Status: ON
It's Friday- a reason for joy!
*
There was a power cut yesterday due to some cable maintainence, so the house was pitch dark. Joyee and I were hot, sweaty and bored. And what does one do? Head to cooler pastures of course!
We had some fried yee mee at Huang Di Noodles, then adjourned to Capri for dessert. Sibling sharing. Got to know about Miss Supremo M. And I told him how cuteness bores me, after enduring almost 4 weeks of finicky temperaments.
I paid the bill. But just as we were to exit, a small voice called out, "ye lao shi."
Aiyaiyai. It was a kid I taught at Salak South. To be precise she's dreamy and I always pick on her in class.
Shows that I have to be more vigilant.
RADAR: Status: ON
Sunday, April 15
I wrote a personal essay opening with "Life is a story of options, and to be given the chance to make a choice is a privilege".
The essay didn't make the cut, but I'm glad that it wasn't submitted, because as wise as it may sound, it's definitely not applicable in all circumstances.
Take for instance, NOW. Which university? Which country? So many roads to the same destination. I need a crystal ball.
Pure laziness. Researching on the myriad of courses, based on websites, pamphlets, the opinions of a family friend whose friend's son did so-and-so course in so-and-so university and is now working for so-and-so-big shot company after switching from so-and-so university...
I'm not even sure if I'm the adventurer or the well-trodden path type. When prestige and reputation go against the time and cost factor, which ones should triumph?
As I type, I realize that having a choice is indeed a privilege after all. The only thing that matters is whether we make the best of our decision.
I am my inspiration.
*
Met up with Fatty today. We were scheduled to meet at MPH, but when I got there I didn't see him, so I absent mindedly browsed Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. Just as I returned the book to the shelf and patience was running thin, I saw him. He was next to me! Blur dude couldn't feel the aura of Her Holiness Joleen either.
But there's nothing a Bean movie, popcorn and asam laksa sharing, as well as apple crumble cannot restore. Hehe, what else can I say? It was a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah day!!! =D =D =D
We even found Malaysia's Next Top Model!
The essay didn't make the cut, but I'm glad that it wasn't submitted, because as wise as it may sound, it's definitely not applicable in all circumstances.
Take for instance, NOW. Which university? Which country? So many roads to the same destination. I need a crystal ball.
Pure laziness. Researching on the myriad of courses, based on websites, pamphlets, the opinions of a family friend whose friend's son did so-and-so course in so-and-so university and is now working for so-and-so-big shot company after switching from so-and-so university...
I'm not even sure if I'm the adventurer or the well-trodden path type. When prestige and reputation go against the time and cost factor, which ones should triumph?
As I type, I realize that having a choice is indeed a privilege after all. The only thing that matters is whether we make the best of our decision.
I am my inspiration.
*
Met up with Fatty today. We were scheduled to meet at MPH, but when I got there I didn't see him, so I absent mindedly browsed Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. Just as I returned the book to the shelf and patience was running thin, I saw him. He was next to me! Blur dude couldn't feel the aura of Her Holiness Joleen either.
But there's nothing a Bean movie, popcorn and asam laksa sharing, as well as apple crumble cannot restore. Hehe, what else can I say? It was a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah day!!! =D =D =D
We even found Malaysia's Next Top Model!
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