Date: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Time: 3:03 AM state of suspension? |
Date: Monday, October 22, 2012 Time: 3:39 PM I know that this will all be stories someday
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Date: Sunday, June 24, 2012 Time: 2:33 PM where do I start
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Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Time: 12:34 PM
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 Labels: From both sides now |
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Time: 2:18 PM beautiful cover that brings back wonderful memories of LION KING the musical =) that being said, WICKED on TUESDAY!!!! I CANNOT WAIT! =) work has been enjoyable, even with the really long hours that have yet to fail to make the mouths of whoever that i talk to drop to the floor. but its not really that bad once you get used to it. i've learnt so much already and there's still so much more to learn! The other day I went down to bedok library and equipped myself with baking books. (havent read them yet though,) haha okay i digress, but this is awesome =) WHO CARES IF CHRISTMAS IS OVER =) my favourite carol, CAROL OF THE BELLS and this was the version that made me fall in love with the song: Now reading the last song by Nicholas Sparks because his books seem to have lots of good reviews and so far its quite nice although i prefer Jodi Picoult slightly more. apart from that, quite a few meetups that were greatly appreciated and enjoyed more than anything else =) <3 |
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Time: 2:06 PM
Let's just say that freedom has been great. Fantabulous actually. But instead on just rattling on about what I did, I'm gonna wrap up my thoughts and embark on this new journey that is 2012. SO 2011 y'know, it's all kinda hazy, a whirlwind of thoughts, feelings, most of which lost to freedom. To be honest, I probably would still have chosen to go through JC even though the path ahead is not yet clear to me. As I've said many a time, JC has matured my thoughts, I realise that I weigh my actions and words more. Not in the self- concious, low self-esteem way but more in the " is this the message or image that I want to be labelled on me? Would I want others to do this or that to me? " kind of way. Perhaps because of this, I've become clear of what are the values I hold dear, the people I hold dear and the way that I want to carry myself. Thus, I do feel that JC has made me a more confident individual... even though I am still rather introverted and what not in unfamiliar settings, which I now have to work on..... yeah.... As such, to condense all of these thoughts, my goal for this year is PURPOSE. yes, it's a very DUH thing, but purpose in the sense that whatever that I choose to do this year will really change the course of my life. that I know for sure. So come what may, I will aim to strive and tough out the rough times and hopefully come out for the better. oh, and pick up driving somewhere in between :x OKAY 2012, COME HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT! |
Date: Monday, November 28, 2011 Time: 2:12 PM the disney mix isn't very coherent but the video is kinda cool =) THURSDAY 3.15PM cant believe its finally HERE. |