round up of the last 3 weeks

It wasn't a happening period of events. For the past 3 weeks, it has been work, work and work, a little bit of jogging and a little bit of chilling out with friends.

Here's what I've done:

01/01/10:

Met up with poly buddies for supper @ Clarke Quay. A nice chatting session to start the year.

08/01/10:

Went with secondary school buddies to JB for shopping and chill. It was meant to be an 'overseas' holiday before I get over to Brisbane for studies. It was a decent trip. I was controlling my budget very tightly, hence I got practically nothing back. Most of the time, I was the one doing the shopping, the 2 of them were just following me. I don't quite like that but they don't quite shop so it was alright. It will be better if bert will be able to join us, but since he's still in army, the idea of him joining us is gone. This marks the start of myself going out of Singapore. Actually, i like the idea of going for a short break. It's nice to get away from the vibrant & fast-paced lifestyle here, to just go away for a break to relax.

09/01/10:

Went for my pre-departure seminar @ AusEd. There were alot of people going for the seminar, some with their parents, some went alone, like myself. It was nice to hear about the assurance from the head agent, who is a graduate from Aussie in New South Wales. He shared his experience and gave us some advice. I met a new friend, who is going to UQ as well, indirectly through ryan.

16/01/10:

I didn't do much on this day. But I got something I've been craving for. I bought a pair of sunglasses!! It wasn't the design I loved the most. It also wasn't the brand I wanted. But it is definitely within my budget. Now, I'm eagerly waiting for the shop to change the lens to my myopia degree and then I can use it. =)

17/01/10:

'Escaped' to Batam with my parents. It was my first time there. The place was better than I thought. I had a few first times over there. 1st time buying home-made kueh lapis. 1st time buying a counterfeit item. 1st time going for massage in massage parlour and the massager is a lady. It was thus a memorable trip. And this marks the end of a frenzy period of overseas trip where i leave Singapore 3 times in 2 months.

When this week ends, it will be less than a month to my studies. How time flies. How I wish time flies over there as well...

With that, it's once again time where I should do some yearly routine., which is to reflect on myself for the past 22+ years. I will reflect on what I've done to make myself proud of myself, make my parents pround of me, or make my friends to be proud to have me as a friend. And once again, the answer is NOTHING. Need to keep improving. Hopefully, this year will be the time where I do something decent. Hopefully, I will be able to do something than to say and do nothing!

Over the last 3 weeks, I keep seeing her. This is more than just coincidence. Deep in my heart, I wanna know her. Yet, I keep letting the chance go. I saw her again today and with me being the coward self, I didn't do anything again..disappointing. Why I'm so shy, or so lacking in confidence, I don't know. Unless I can break this barrier, I know what I can expect of myself few years down the road...

start the ball rolling, 2010!!

today marks the start of year 2010. Year 2009 was past. As the saying goes, don't dwell on the past. That is what I will do. But before throwing all the events that had happened in 2009, let's have a recap of the key events or decisions made.

February:

It was during this period where I finally came to a decision as to what I want to study/do in the future. Whether my decision to study overseas is right or ambitious. We shall see. Nevertheless, I will try my best to make it a right one. This is one huge decision that I've made in 21 years, it will impact not just myself, but my parents as well. Now, its to look ahead and making the best out of the situation. I hope my goals are goals achievable and they won't deteriorate to dreams.

July:

My ORD month. 2 years has finally past. And this is the time where i no longer need to hold green card and wear no. 3 and face computers whole day long! My time at the unit was much better than I thought. It was not a bad experience to many others' army experience. This is hugely due to the work I do at my unit. It was a slacking one. Which I have no idea why someone can still complain in the unit. We are a fortunate batch, so don't complain! And the ORD week has been a good week to end the 2 years of army. My buddy and I didn't create much problems to the ma'ams & sirs. Hence, the treatment we have was good.

August/September:

I finally faced up to a situation which I have been hiding away. I didn't know where I picked up that bit of courage from, but I'm glad I did the right thing.

October/November:

Went for two 10km runs. One is the Nike Human Race, the other being the New Balance Real Run. Both were great. I'm no runner but I'm no quitter. And in both race, I didn't stop much. Quite pleased with myself, considering it was only until this year where I began to jog.

30th/31st December:

A dinner & movie outing with my 2 closest cliques of friends. I hope I didn't screw things up. Alvin & Chipmunks 2 was not bad. I only planned to have a good laugh at the film and it provided me what I want.

I didn't plan to have a haircut on the last day of the year. It's nothing about superstitions. But I end up having a hairstyle which fit my 3 requirements. And I ended up a satisfied customer. All thanks to the hairstylist Joey.

Went for a jog after the haircut, I wanted to give up & stop halfway thru' the run but I picked up my determination and pushed myself to hang on & finish it.

Year 2010 will be a year about studies. 110% effort will be needed. And to reward myself, the best present shall be a trip to the Universal Studios in Sentosa. Wait for me!! I'll be coming!!

To end this post, happy new year to my friends! The upcoming year shall be a good one and will be a good one. =)