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I was 12 once…

Posted in: 2009 posts | Birthday | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | Me. | NaBloPoMo | Random-ness | School

Before "I turned 21" this year, I was 12 once…
After some hush-hush conversations happening behind the place I sat in class, I realised my Primary 6 classmates were doing this… Writing birthday wishes and messages for me.  Everything was put inside that jar-bottle thing. 
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It was one of my memorable birthday gifts. I thought it was really sweet. I get to keep all the ‘tiny memories’ they made for me.


& then there’s one random note, which is true! 
I was lucky to know them!





Some birthday wishes included the “5A in UPSR” messages. (This is not the full collection.)
So. Apart from the usual “Happy Birthday” wishes, I had quite a few wishing (telling) me to smile always. I’m afraid that’s so true – I seldom smile… Or maybe it’s more like (I do smile) but my reactions to everything is so apparent on my face that you can easily tell if I’m pissed of by someone. Hmmm.
I didn’t smile much when I was little too which is evident from these photos…


If you’re wandering what’s that yellow thing I was wearing, it’s a plastic bag. If I remember correctly, I had thought that it looked cool to wear one (& my cousin and I were role-playing, I think it was supposed to be a costume.)

Okay, last one… the weird ones.
Joel’s message wasn’t ‘original’. I suspect he’s writing the monkey-kangaroo-zoo birthday song. Dianne wrote me a “Happy New Year” message (that’s 3 months away!).

Can you guess which birthday wish is my favourite?
(Favourite as in I-can’t-believe-that-person-wrote-that! & no it’s not E.E.’s)
=P

Time: 2009-11-19T17:57:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , Birthday , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , Me. , NaBloPoMo , Random-ness , School


Exam S1 : Final Week

Posted in: 2009 posts | Courses | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | Exam Sem1 | Exams and Tests | NaBloPoMo | University | University: Year 1

~Computer Programming & Simulation, Digital Systems (7th Day); Economic Statistics (8th Day)
“I’m doomed.”

//The Courses/ /
(1) Computer Programing & Simulation – The lectures were  quite a challenge to follow. Just like most courses with many students and… ‘bad’ microphones. I love the lab classes because that’s the only time where we can ask the lecturer personally about programming-related problems. This is the only group assignment that I was okay with. Kind of.

Initially I planned that I’ll do the program, and the other two will do the paperwork… then I had problems with the program & also because everyone was busy with other assignments, one of my group members suggested that we erm… ‘re-use’ a senior’s (from other school/faculty) program. I was okay with it at first but you know when something you do is associated with the phrase “Everyone’s doing it”, you know it’s not always a good thing.

Last minute, I realize what I did wrong and revived our program. I was relieved that my group members were okay with starting from scratch (she was near to sending the “re-used” one). We spent almost a whole day at the library “Maybe you should try this code”, “I think we should say it this way…”, “What about this?” – I mean we really worked as team! (not really the best but close enough). It was a really simple program, but we did it together. That’s what matters most.. especially after I did my (individual) ethics assignment about “Plagiarism”.

(2) Digital Systems – This is my second favourite course. The lecturer was really direct and easy to understand. She made sure that we understood enough before going to the next chapter. I actually admire her from the first day we met her. I mean… isn’t it impressive to have a female lecturer who knows a lot about computers? She talked about games with the guys. I always have seen her as “Not just a pretty face” type. She’s really cool. I hope she’s going to teach us again next semester.

(3) Economic Statistics – We had two lecturers for this course. I like the second one better. Statistics isn’t really one of things I’m good at so I don’t have much to talk about the course.

//Exams//
Terrible, terrible, terrible! You can’t go out there in the war without knowing how to fight and without your weapons! Suicidal. Totally. I hate to think that I will have to repeat any of those courses... Arghh.

Time: 2009-11-18T23:34:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , Courses , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , Exam Sem1 , Exams and Tests , NaBloPoMo , University , University: Year 1


Semester break…

Posted in: 2009 posts | About Blogging | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | University | University: Year 1

Cuti, cuti, CUTI!!!~

There’s just so many things I want to do! Catch up with old/overdue things. Do new things. Organizing & learning to organize better. All sorts of things that will make me feel better and also prepare me for next semester.

As if it’s gonna happen that perfectly. Huh.

I always have doubts about my ability to plan and follow my own plans.

Anyway….

Among the things/plans I have in mind…

  • Read lots of lots of books. 5-10 books per month.
  • Play Sims 3 + expansion.
  • More practice for piano.
  • Some housekeeping chores for my room.
  • Officially drive the car on the road [more often]..
  • Sleep, nap, siesta… rest! Once I feel rested, then only I can think clearly (for important matters).

And then… there’ s some university-related ones…

  • Organize/Create a timetable & personal study timetable for next semester.
  • Familiarise myself with what to expect next semester.
  • Find/Devise a way to study efficiently and more fun without all those boring, repetitive factors added in.
  • Master C Language. Or/And learn another programming language (java?).
  • Prepare myself mentally for challenges regarding group assignments and group members.
  • Prepare myself mentally and physically for erm… any unexpected circumstances. E.g Repeating a Semester 1 course.

Also…

  • Make blogging daily a habit (doesn’t need to join the NaBloPoMo blogroll every month). I’m hoping that as it becomes a part of my daily life, I wouldn’t take so long to compose a post. 30 min-1 hour a day would be great.
  • Be more careful with my choice of words on Twitter (Think before you tweet).
  • Organize a timetable for my other blogging projects.
  • Housekeep my blog posts.

Not interested in…

  • Working part time.
  • Going to the cinema. (I dislike dark places. Even if it’s a movie with YamaPi or Joe Jonas in it, you still can’t drag me there.)
  • Going to places with big crowds.

It’s not like I prefer staying at home during holidays… It’s just that I can always find things to do at home. I mean.. isn’t that what people’s main reason to go out, ‘cos they are bored at home? I go out almost every weekends too, so I’m not a person who’s afraid to go outdoors.

 

Easy to make plans, hard to execute them…


Time: 2009-11-17T23:43:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , About Blogging , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , University , University: Year 1


Got the Monday Blues.

Posted in: 2009 posts | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | Life | Me. | No Mood | University | University: Year 1

Everything is blue today. Black. Grey. Not colourful.

I hate my procrastinating self more than ever.



I just knew that I missed my course registration again.
No japanese language class for me next semester and so on.
>_<


I totally screwed up my two papers today.
Dread to think that I might have to repeat those courses...


I hate being a procrastinator.

Time: 2009-11-16T22:37:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , Life , Me. , No Mood , University , University: Year 1


More blogthings…

Posted in: 2009 posts | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | NaBloPoMo | online quiz | University: Year 1

What I got for...
(You can click the title of the quiz to try them yourself.)

How Do You Tell the Truth?
You Are Honest and Open
You are a very honest person, yet you somehow avoid being brutally honest with people.
You know that the truth often does hurt, so you try to cushion the blow as much as possible. And because of your approach, people do appreciate your honesty.

You're the type of person who complements before you criticize. You try to put the truth in perspective and make it seem not so dire.
And whenever you're stating your opinion, you make it clear that it's just that ... your point of view. You can only speak your own personal truth.
 
 
What Kind of Book Are You?
You Are Humor
You love to laugh at life, and if possible, get others to laugh along with you.
You believe there's always a humorous side to everything. And your sense of humor ranges from upbeat to very dark.

You are outrageous and very honest. You're often the only one willing to say what everyone else is thinking.
You are witty and verbally talented. You like to play with words and say things in interesting ways.
 
 
Are You Thin Skinned or Thick Skinned?
You Are Medium-Skinned
You can be sensitive at times, but that's totally normal.
Your sensitivity means you can be empathetic and compassionate, even if you're a bit thin-skinned.

You take what people think into account but you try not to let it get to you.
It's hard not to take things personally, but you do your best.

 

---This one is disturbing. Should I be worried?

Are You Bipolar?
You Are 84% Bipolar
You have some serious ups and downs, maybe to the point of endangering your own life.
Consult a doctor to see if you may truly have bipolar disorder.

What did you get? (you can skip the bipolar one)


Time: 2009-11-15T23:54:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , NaBloPoMo , online quiz , University: Year 1


Exam S1 : 6th Day

Posted in: 2009 posts | Courses | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | Exam Sem1 | Exams and Tests | NaBloPoMo | University | University: Year 1

~Dragon Boat

//The Course// Activities near the sea. *sigh* It was fun but I’m not a fan of water sports around people I barely know. Getting wet and all that – I’m uncomfortable with such situations. I think I even had some trust issues with my other coursemates. Yeah, I know I shouldn’t feel that way…

Hmm. But I did learnt something new so it wasn’t really a total loss. I actually dislike Saturday classes especially outdoor ones. Hopefully no more Saturday courses next semester (I’m okay with lab or tutorial classes ‘cos that one is indoor ;D).

//Exam// I didn’t study for this at all. The questions were surprisingly easy! But, I didn’t study or revise so I didn’t remember all the points… My loss. Duh.

As long as I passed, I’m happy.


Time: 2009-11-14T22:32:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , Courses , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , Exam Sem1 , Exams and Tests , NaBloPoMo , University , University: Year 1


Already in Holiday Mood.

Posted in: 2009 posts | Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) | Exams and Tests | NaBloPoMo | University | University: Year 1

Oh. Gosh.

Next time, I must allocate more time for study in the beginning of the semester so that I can NOT study during exam week. I’m so hopeless during these times… can’t concentrate, can’t focus, easily distracted… I can always find something more fun than being a  zombiefied student reviewing exam notes.

It’s terrifying to go into the exam hall totally unprepared. I know I should feel nervous, butterflies in my stomach, accelerated heartbeats – that kind of things – but I don’t really get those things anymore. Is is because I grew accustomed to "being scared” (during exam) in form 4/5 that I can’t “feel scared” properly anymore? Crazy thoughts. I mean, my brain tells me “I’m afraid” but I don’t seem to show those signs. Hmm..

Anyway. I have another paper tomorrow that I’m ready to kiss goodbye to good marks… Then next Monday, I have computer-related exam papers. I’m aiming for those. I want at least B-. My last paper is on Tuesday… Economic Statistics. Ah. That, I don’t know. I’m having a hard time trying to understand the concepts. It baffles me how I cannot understand something that’s supposed to be easy-to-grasp. Sometimes I suspect that I, myself, ‘refuse’ to understand… but that’s just another crazy thought.


Time: 2009-11-13T23:46:00+08:00
Posted by RuYanda
Labels: 2009 posts , Delayed Rebellious Phase (Cringeworthy) , Exams and Tests , NaBloPoMo , University , University: Year 1


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