Unknowingly, its already Friday. Time really flies, which I really have to emphasize on it again and once again. Yes, its officially term break after a so called “long journey”. Let me count, its almost 6 full months for studying in SIM. Six months already passed. Which means, saying goodbye to year 2007 and welcoming 2008, in a few days time.

WEDNESDAY: Meet Up with YJR

Its a day to school again. How I wish I were able to stay up at home and rest through the day. However, have to check ours attendance. I were held responsible for Lily and Shradha’s attendance. As you know, a person with sense of responsibility will complete the tasks as planned. Alrytes, let me stop myself from self-confiding. Of course, since I went school, why not attend the PBF lecture. I felt that its good to go anyways, at least I am much clearer on the concepts taught. Its a rainy afternoon. Bus-ed down to Jurong East Entertainment Center, waited for the few princesses! At that point, I were totaly famished! Short while, Kuku Tong reached. Had light lunch at MacDonald while Ting Ting and Jie Xin reached after which. Went into the Ice Skating Center, flooded with skaters! OMG! What’s funny was that, that KUKU, enter the pool center through another door. Shall not describe…haha. Its damn funny! Headed for our pool session. Its the best session I ever had. Its simply fun. Looking forward for more pool sessions! Had dinner and chat before we went home. The journey back was another significant one. Especially when Ting Ting said: ” ????!” Oh my Ting Ting, you were really daring!

School Term Break Officially Commences

Alas, its the term break I long waited for. Although its an awful and pathetic short one week’s break, (which I once again complain, its not enough), its better than nothing. I will be in Malaysia for the whole break. In the event that anyone misses me (which I doubt) or wanna talk to me, please reach me at my Malaysia Handphone number at: +6016-7278784. Or email me at shane_ice87@hotmail.com. Will get back to you as soon as possible. Whats on the list for the break. First, will be trip-ping back to Ipoh, Perak. I am desperately missing those food there! Argh! Will be back to Jaybee on Tuesday. Think will go shopping for New Year stuffs with Mum. Other than these, will be studying and revising my stuffs. I somehow hate student’s life. Its terrible. Nothing, but studying. Nevertheless, bucking up with my readings on AutoCad and The Intelligent Investor. I can happily to announce that I have completed Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. Felt proud of myself. Christmas few days ahead, while new year one week ahead. OH.

Goodbye 2007. Welcoming 2008.

The year of 2008 is around the corner. Yay! Its Olympic Beijing 2008! I think 2008 is an eventful year..probably a better year? Rytes, shall conclude for the year 2007. I recall. We were desperately waiting for our A Levels Results. Terrible. I was still working for that bloody company. Tsk, really cannot believe that I can survive. After which, its Chinese New Year 2007. Had a great time playing with my relatives. After the CNY, I remembered Ting Ting told me that the A Level Results will officially released on “Friday”. Something like that. Results were terrible. Regretted, somehow. Busying applying for the Universities. Ended up only SIM. Grandma’s Birthday Celebration. Really happy to the heaven. Then, school started. Moved everything to Singapore. Played Maple. Laptop spoilt. I remembered I had a bad time without my lappie, nearly you yu. Soon, Ting and Swee San’s Birthdays. Followed by mine, went dinner at Hong Kong Cafe in Marina Square. Everybody’s having exams in Nov. Then here comes where the December lies. Well, rather summarized for the year 2007. What have I done or accomplished? I guess nothing significant actually. The coming year, 2008, will be, I hope, a significant one to all. For myself, its a year which I will turn 21 years old. As the theme this year, “Preparando Para El 21st!” – Preparing for the 21st!” Jia you jia you.

(Was thinking of putting photos. Suan le ba. Think I won be updating yeah.)

Here, by my best and warmest regards, may I have the honour to wish everyone

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Cheers!

It has been just a few months back when I once had flu. Out of damnation, with the undesirable weather condition, it somehow makes the virus to return once again. The problem is, I am getting sick much more easily than before. Luckily, I am prepared with medicine to control the flu. In consequence, I am feeling quite fairly this morning except having so kinda blurish day. And thats flu.

Angela’s New Album: ANG 5.0

Just found out during the weekends when my sister told me that Angela’s new album was out! The fifth album of the RnB Princess, named ANG 5.0. I am somehow in love with her and her voice. How nice would it be, if, theres someone identical to her in SIM. Haha. (Stop Daydreaming). I would rate it as 4.5 out of 5. Somehow, a must listen album. By the way, her albums are really nice, no matter how bad she sang. I recommend you to take on Bu Xiang Dong De and Wo Lian Ai Le.

Monday’s Blues

Its a terrible Monday. Aside of flu, I am having blues. Although, it was like the last week before the term break, which is pathetically one week’s holiday, I still do not have the energy to make myself coming out of my dreams. I woke up at like 3 am to take the Flu Medicine, flipped open my Economics Notes and see what will today’s lecture covers, rather, I decided to go there late, meaning after break. Intentionally, I did it. Reached school at around 9 plus when Kuku Tong popped out of my sight. Shes having term exam, wish her good luck! Then, handed up the things I needed to do and listen throughout the whole lecture. Its kinda interesting when Mr Manfred started to talk about how George Soros challenged the Central Bank of Thailand in the event of the Asian Financial Crisis (1997). Donno why, that stimulates more to the interest in learning the determination of Foreign Exchange Rates of Currencies. Forex is a very interesting topic, which I always have to calculate the exchange rate between the Ringgit and Singapore Dollar. Hah! Its useful. During younger days, I was really very curious on how the Ringgit and Singapore Dollar changes from day to day basis. Somehow, I was hooked onto the Forex and Stock Indices in the small column on the ChannelNewsAsia Programme. Went on searching till today, I understood 80% on how currencies were determined. Today, the Singapore Dollar is still so strong against the Malaysian Ringgit. Comparing it back to the days before the Currency Crisis, SGD $ 1 = MYR RM 1.3 only. Today, its at SGD $ 1 = MYR RM 2.3~.

I Still Love to be in Malaysia

Unknowingly, still, I prefer Malaysia more than Singapore. Not simply because I am a Malaysian and I love Malaysia, but its a matter of pace of life. If you compare it with Malaysia, the life there is somewhat much carefree than that in Singapore. Whenever I came back from Malaysia during the weekends, the moment I step onto Singapore, I felt that my walking speed increases and heart pounding much faster. How I wish so much that I can stay in Malaysia forever without stepping onto the ground of Singapore. Of course, I still prefer the education system and career prospects here. I had a wonderful weekends with my family. Mum was saying to me, “You have not eaten my cooking for months ar?” Haha. Of course la, I only managed to get myself back home in the weekends (which my mum do not cook on the weekends). Still, Mum’s cooking is the best in the World. I miss it so much. Won be too long, I will be able to get the taste when the term break starts. Dad brought us to his site on Sunday after having breakfast at Toast and Toast. You see, I am getting much more interested in Civil Engineering, I think most probably, I will not end up in the Financial Line, instead, I will be back in Malaysia, continuing my Dad’s Business. After which, he took us to the place when he had his first project. He said that he had alot of feelings to that place. I understand the feelings he had at the moment. Its so great to be with my family, traveling around and talking, which made me said:”Its still better to stay with Family and Malaysia”! Unfortunately, my brother is in Ipoh now, haha, if not, it will be much more fun and warmth. How I wish that the happy moments to stay forever and ever…

Getting Time on Books

I am going to finish my Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits very soon. Its a long journey here. I learnt alot of things and gain quite a number of insights on the business and stocks world. Although, Philip Fisher here, emphasizes on how to identify the right stocks, I have also learnt whats makes a great company that great. And these, I can apply it on my coming ways. Have to really reread the book again. But not now, I have to go onto The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. I am ready to embark onto another journey with Benjamin! Loving it. Dad’s getting serious on learning Auto Cad. He said that he wants brother to teach him on the basics before he get on to join lessons by professionals. I am totally impressed by his way of learning and how he’s determined to learn and improve himselves. Undenialbly, how many people around the age of 40 plus would like to make himself learn something new?! I wanna learn from his, “live till old, learn till old”. Haha. True yeah. So, I have made myself to work harder in learning AutoCad, I must master it!

School Work

Frankly speaking, if you say I am of no stress, I think that you are awfully wrong. I am somehow kinda getting stressful day by day. Although the final exams are few months away, I am sure that it will soon reach our doorstep in one blink of an eye. Somehow, started on reading into early Economics Chapters, in shocked, I have somehow forgotten every single bit of it. Hah! However, its recovering. Have to do step by step revision from today. Still got POA, PBF, Maths and Stats Revision! Arggg! Great that tomoro is a HOL! Woohoo!

PS: Angela’s Songs are great! *Listening now*

Today was simply a great day. Although its like so tired when I reached home, I think its still a worthwhile one. Went over to Johor Bahru CS to meet up Zyue Xhien, Wei Chang and Wei Tai. Wei Chang and Wei Tai, these two people, it has been half a year since I last saw them. Hah. Time flies.

Catch up with them. Chatting all day long. After which when Zyue Xhien left us, we went to walk around. Then we headed to Leisure Mall for Bowling. Haha. So fun. If there are more people, more fun. Reached home at around 8 plus. They both will be going to Australia. So great for them. Have been thinking of many things. Haha. Donno how long after today, we will meet up again…

(UPDATED FOR THE SAKE OF REMEMBERING THE DAY)

I have found this and copied it from my friend’s text column. I do find these few points that regards to our everyday life meaningful and yet contradicting in someways, which I will try my best to evaluate and elaborate my perception.

THE EIGHT POINTS ABOUT LIFE

1) ????????? – ???????????????????????????????????????????????:?????????????(Present)???? ????? ????????? ????????????

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is Future. And Today is the Greatest Gift by God, “Present”. I really like this phrase and this has always been my philosophy for living on. I always mentioned: ” Living Life to the Fullest”. Hence, it is important for all of us to understand the every fundamental of life. That is to go back to basics. You are born to this world, it is a truth. And you will die in the future, as expected. And so, whats really matter on a whole is the process (journey) from the start when we step into this world, to the end when we depart from the world. ??: “????, ?????, ?????.” This is a very fact that we cannot change. So, why not tell ourself, live the present. Why do we need to sacrifice our rights for happiness for the sake of being angry about something, or sad about anything.

2) ??????? – ??????? ?????????????? ??? ????? ????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????? ????:?? ???????????

Our life, for most of us or probably the whole lot of us, are equally driven by “wants” and “money”. Without money, you will not be able to satisfy your wants. And of course, without attaining your wants, you will normally ended up saying “sad”. Why should we be sad when we pursue for our wants? Why cant we pursue them with happiness? If you cannot, then I think the best way is to do away with your wants. Go back to the very root of living. Every moment, I always mention to myself, Go back to the Root of Everything. Why are you pursuing badly for your wants? Wants are just something beyond of basic needs in life. Our purpose here is to live, and continue living. Having shelter, food, clothing and warmth are all that you need. In my perspective, I think this would be more than enough, in bringing you happiness. Know how to be contented. Know how to say enough. We should not exxagerate in our wants. We should be conservative instead. On the very contrary, its worth mentioning that, without money, we cannot buy the “materialism” in us. But what is materialism? Can it make you happy for life? Can it serve you for life? I think, most probably, it will only makes you enjoy when you buy it. After which, such “utility” drops. A point worth thinking. Roots, roots!

3) ????????? – ?????? ??? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????

Perfectionist? I admit that I am the one. Very true, my sadness came from the fact that I want “face”. Everyone of us wants “face”. Giving others a good impression. If we pause for a moment and think, can we be what we are, and free to be who we are? How would it be like? Nothing is perfect in this world. The word perfect looks simple, but it do sound a huge pile of complications. It really lies on the beholder. I am starting to learn, to be someone who looks simple as being perfect. Trying to be what I am, and trying not to be ????. I think this will really help me in the very near future. My dad always tell me, in life, Pride is nothing comparable to the other important stuffs in life. Can pride be eaten? Can pride makes you successful? Can pride makes one happy? After pondering over it, I think pride is the greatest barrier of being successful, in the same time, being the greatest hinderance of being happy in life.

4) ?????? – ?????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????

I strongly oppose to this equation of Simplicity = Bliss! To many of you, the word simplicity just means be simple in everything, and actually by looking into the underlying meaning, it means something more complicated. Many people did said before, “Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication”. Now I turn back to those people who say Simplicity = Bliss, and I ask you, WHATS SIMPLICITY? HOW CAN YOU BE SIMPLE IN YOUR CURRENT LIFE?. You might start thinking over it, saying that simplicity is to stay simple and do not pursue to anything complicated, which for instance, “I want to study and graduate, start to work and married, give birth to children and live happily ever after”. This is simple, yes but from the surface. If you try to look in depth, you will realise, study = money, work = money, marraige = money, children = money, children expenses and education = money X money, live happily = money! Try to put aside your own principles and start to think over again, dont you think its true that the greatest drive in life is money. In this cruel society of the twenty first century, we cannot commit ourselves into self denial, because its an act of ignorance and arrogance! Try to have a broader view, is the society today simple? Look into your future, is everything that simple? Whats lying ahead of you, is that simple? Yes, you can say you try to be simple. But you cannot run away from being not simple. However, I have to say, my view on the “simple” is that, know your goals and fight for it, concentrate living, and thats more than being simple, enough. ???,???, ???, ???????????.

5) ????????? ?? – ??????????:?? ????????? ??????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ?????

This is exceptionally true. We are we, I am I. And you are you. Nothing can derive differently than this. So, its pretty pointless to ask, “Why people have I don have?” I am someone special, its true. I want to be the way I am, so you people out there got no way to change me. So its the same that I cant change anyone else. Why bother so much on “differences”? I do seldomly ask “Why people got this why people got that?’ After which, I realised, theres much more people down there, asking themselves “Why I have this and why I have that and they don have.” Hope you understand what I have to say.

6) ??????? – ????????????????????????????????? ???????????? ??!??? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????? ????

You want something, you have to contribute something. Its practical. My dad always tell us, you want something, you have to pay for it, and the way you pay is that you have to contribute to get it. Even if we fail, yes, we should learn from it and treat it as a voluntary work. Its the greatest test in life in which I am still on the process of learning.

7) ??????? – ???????????????? ?????????????????????????????????:????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????

One life live it. Being alive is the greatest achievement. Do what you like and what you wish, but never go to any extreme.

8) ??????????? – ????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????

Yesh. Eyes is a no ordinary thing. The most important element in one individual is the unique characteristics that lies in us. We should use our eyes, and heart to judge the inner beauty instead of merely judging things from the pure surface.

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I learnt alot. However, being practical once again, not everything is said or meant to be that simple as whats mentioned above. Look around us once again, try to feel the real situation. And soon, you might reeally find and understand whats really simplicity means. I have defined my own life philopsophy, and imprinted deeply in my heart and mind.

I am feeling so comfortable right now. Simply because I am homed. Sitting on my cosy room to type this particular entry. Its another wet week. I am sure that the remaining days ahead will be too, raining. Its really unconvenient and tiring to travel around with the heavy downpour. However, I have counted myself lucky as the weather this morning was great. I reached school early, which was rather amazing, on the school ground at around 7.50 am. I was shocked when I looked at my watch. Also, the whole bus 154, I were the only one alighting at SIM Campus.

School Time

As usual, my eye lids were coming heavily down as the lecture was going on. So tired. I can listen to what the teacher has to say, but I just cannot keep my eyes open. Hah. However, I did listen to the lecture, being as attentive as I could. Three hours…Passed. Had lunch with David at level 4, its crowded in the food court, so yah. And managed to find a place near the grand hall area. After studying, David left early for appointment. I continued to do my work. So tired, managed to finish the assignment. So, I can relax for teh rest of the day. When I left school, the rain has somehow stop. Really drained when I reached home.

The Books!

At last, I bought my books yesterday evening when I came back from Malaysia. Managed to get the two of them at Jurong East Popular. Excited about it yeah.

Welcome to my family! The Intelligent Investor and Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits! Haha. Actually I have already started to read on the Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits! Haha, its worth buying it. Think I will continue to read finish it before I embark my journey with The Intelligent Investor! And I still got an e book to read on, that is the “Little Book about Common Sense Investing” by John C Bogle. Till page 46 only. Lol. Too many books to read at once, somehow, have to really organise my stuffs.

Going AUTOCAD 2008

Oh my god, I tell you, my dad is going to learn Autocad 2008! Haha, but its good, upgrade himself so that he can do better in his business anyways. And I am also going to learn it on my own pace and resources. So, next time I am able to help out my dad in the business. Its fun using that software but its really profound. I mean, not really user friendly. Its functions are too complicated. Luckily, I managed to get on book from the National Library on AutoCad 2008. So good, but its thick. Hence, it should be more precise. By all means, I will get it done! Woohoo. Life is enjoyable.

Additional Stuffs

Actually this entry also nothing much. But holiday are coming very soon. So happy, but its only one pathetic week. However, I should be contented as “rather than nothing”. Managed to finish up all the work that I promised myself to do last week. Haha. Feel less stress now. Hoho. Alrytes Till here. Gonna meet ZX at JB City Sqaure on Thursday. After which, return back to Singapore, I think I am mad! Off.

Another step back to Malaysia later. So, this entry will be a pretty short and sweet one, while I will update again, maybe on Sunday night. This week has been rather bad due to several reasons or so.

Firstly, due to the unwanted weather condition. Has been raining so far, for days, and making none of the mood to travel to school by all means. It made me felt lazy. And personally, I am already a person with the character of being lazy, so by raining, it made it worst. Of course, maybe some of you here may be able to guess that I did not go school for two times this particular week. POA and Statistics lectures. Luckily, I did some revision on my own accord, so somehow managed to catch up with the class. For stats, heard from Lily (whom went for the lecture for only one hour and left…LOL), she said that Meena was terrible. HAHA. No wonder she left early. The lecture already finished Chapter 3 of Statistics, starting on Chapter 4. Argh, I have another revision and tutorial to complete.

I really have alot of things to do. Help me man. Later still, have to complete the PBF tutorial back in Malaysia. Life is so miserable. One tutorial come after another, “cant I just have some break?”. By the way, PBF lecture was also another terrible one. You know what? It was raining damn heavily. And I actually made my way there. So amazing. I was shocked initially. However, still, the journey there and back was a night mare. Wet when I reached home. Moreover, the lecture was another useless one. By not all means, still, it does make some help when it comes to my reivision. At least I got listen in the lecture. Yesterday night, managed to make myself sitting down on my chair and concentrating on reading the textbook of PBF. Sickening. Anyway, the state of mine was like so drained and tired, yet, I finished reading on it. So later, go back…study guide and tutorial. I wanna complain once again, life is so miserable.

Have been streaming for shows these few days. Ended myself on the Return of the Condor Heroes. This was the drama produced in the year 1998, by Fann Wong and Christopher Lee. Although I do not like its ending still, overall, its a great drama. It brought me back to the year 1998, which I am only primary 3. HAHA. But, what makes me a mad person was that, I completed that series in 2 and a half days! for 40 long episodes. So, by estimation, I spents 40 Hours watching it. Yucks. So, as you know, I cannot be engaged in any shows, it makes me mad. So, I shall restrain myself from such things, for what so ever reasons it gonna be. HAH. Still, its worth enjoying.

I cannot stop myself from saying that I am stress. Haha. I really do not know why I should be in this way. In short, I had a bad week. Coming from many factors. Shall not elaborate on others, not worth mentioning.

Urm, I think thats all for today. Have to rush home. HAHA. Miss them. Bye. Take care.