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" REALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION, ALBEIT A VERY PERSISTENT ONE" - ALBERT EINSTEIN

" WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE WITH FEELING BECOMES YOUR REALITY" - BRIAN TRACY


    Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
    Time: 12:34 PM

    OKAY. so firstly, I would like to share an excerpt of something I chanced upon on FB, written by a jc tutor to his class.You may not have done well for the 'A' levels, but being in school, you have gained many other things which will help you through life. If you have done well, you will need to be the pillar of strength for your friends who may not have. They need you. It is not the end. When all the emotions are over, everyone will need to find strength to take the next step. Don't be left behind, drowning in sorrow or joy. Don't let an examination run your life.

    Many of my friends who did not do well the 'A' levels turned out to be the bunch who are most successful in life now. One of them is a millionaire (or to be) running his own business. One is a social worker who was featured in the Straits Times some years ago doing "the most fulfilling work of her life." Many of them are earning more than me, or are living a happier, more carefree life. Because they had a great attitude and wanted to succeed.

    They never gave up, even after doing badly for the 'A' levels. They all took different paths to success, many of which may be unfamiliar to you. University and higher education might not be your options tomorrow, but neither are they prerequisites of success. Some of these 'failures' worked hard in night school and worked hard to earn their dreams. Others took it upon themselves and built an empire. A few decided that life sucked and lingered in the darkness. Who will you be?

    If you do well, be humble, and remember that a piece of paper is by no means a ticket to success either. Beyond your first university or job offer, no one really cares about it. More doors will open for you compared to others, but remember that stepping into whatever door is your choice. Ask yourself what you want in life, and do something you would probably enjoy. It makes life more fun later down the road. Don't join the Faculty of Medicine, Law or Engineering just because it's cool, it's hip or your parents want you to. Make an informed decision and live with it. From here on, no one is going to babysit you like we did in JC. Enjoy your life in university. Do things you will never have a chance to do, because it might be your ONLY chance to do it. Be open, make more friends, see the world around you. Don't live to regret not doing what you can in university. Keep a good attitude and things will always turn out fine.
    http://www.facebook.com/notes/ivan-gn/to-my-ex-students-the-truth-about-the-a-levels/10150586325146229

    when i read it i was like HELL YEAH.
    I guess that even though the thought may have chanced upon my mind beforehand, i never imagined being on this side of the bell curve. On that day, the memory of Ms Lai telling us a story of how a boy came up to her saying "Ms Lai, HOW? Got no A's..." kept replaying in my mind. I was like HOW... No A's.
    Not even for pw or chinese...
    HOW
    I mean like HOW did most of my peers at least scrape through with an A for something and I somehow missed out on that.
    it's just more of the thought that i cant even qualify for uni that bothers me,,, even till today. i always envisioned it to be me being able, but CHOOSING not to go to uni rather than well, this.

    So for now, i'm pretty much settled on going to at-sunrice global chefs academy (well, at least the campus is in Tai Seng! haha)
    and i'm gonna be gunning for the 17 month programme to get a Diploma in Pastry and Baking
    YES. I WILL BE A PASTRY CHEF. AND A DARN FREAKING GOOD ONE I TELL YOU.

    and i shall now leave you with another excerpt, this time from another 18 year old going through the sunrice programme that i'm interested in. Her blog is pretty good to read =)

    I know that lots of people aren't as lucky as I am. Not only do my parents support me but EVERYONE I know really believes in me and it's really them that gives me the strength and courage to push on when I feel like I can't anymore. I may not have as interesting a story as those who have to say, "I determined despite others thinking I couldn't do it" but I don't care.

    I guess just wanted to say that I remember all you guys everyday and in whatever I do which is maybe why I've been giving myself such a hard time lately because I feel the entire pressure of living up to everyone else's expectations. I really really don't want to let anyone down and I think constantly reminding myself that is just adding more pressure than needs to be added. I'm not used to knowing so little and being able to do only so little. But sadly the only solution here is time. I hope to make you all proud of me one day and to exceed your expectations. I really don't look like much now but you've invested your hopes in me and I will do well by you all and make sure that you can actually say, "I know her." I can't really see it at this point but baby steps, right? :)

    Speaking of interesting stories, I actually have no idea what to say whenever people ask me why I cook. Seriously the best I can come up with is, "Have you ever made chocolate cake batter? Have you kneaded bread dough from sticky to the smooth, lovely, softness? Have you really watched whipped cream change it's form? Because if you did you'd understand completely when I say that I cook because it makes me feel good in every possible way" Unfortunately real life has made me seriously aware of how few people I actually know can understand me when I say "Because I love it." I mean I think it's enough of an answer but apparently not so I might need to come up with something better than "Because I love it."
    http://pleasedessertme.blogspot.com/

    P/S: i didnt stalk her... i just googled sunrice academy into the bar and it came out... lol

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