Wow...a year, 365days, 8760hours, 31536000 seconds.....and a thousand moments that took my breath away...all coming to an end. 2009, a year filled with many emotional roller coaster rides. Some were beautiful and memorable.
But I've learnt that we should not allow our emotions to control and to affect us instead we should control and affect our emotions the way we want it to be, in accordance to our desire.
The high moments that took my breath away....
the times .....Receiving my Director's List award, bought tissues from a lady for $2 and got thanked,
Major Project received commendation award and selected to be on EPS,
The not soo high moments....
the talk i had with my family, the passing of my Grand-aunt, the death of the 'lucky' gold fishes, my ok-not so ok blood test results and medical result, the $ spend on 'stupid' purchases,
The ok-ok moments....
tooo plenty to list down...
Life is not black and white, instead its full of shades of grey. Some a little lighter while some a little darker. I will make 2010 a fantastic year!
Cheers!!! to health, wealth, success and JOY! Amen!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Measure of a man
What measures a man? His wealth, character, status, physical abilities, attitude, mental endurance, social etiquette, family name, intelligence, reaction time, charm, patience, leadership, commitment, loyalty, passion.... The list may never end, it it simply limited by our ability to think and our vocabulary.
Some positive attributes are inherit while most of the rest are earned. We cannot create a standard unit or a standard check list to measure a man. We can only choose to live the way that we want to see ourselves as.
Let us sit, think and ponder upon the idea of living with a set of ideals. Be the shining star of your dreams.
Merry Xmas! Cheers!
Some positive attributes are inherit while most of the rest are earned. We cannot create a standard unit or a standard check list to measure a man. We can only choose to live the way that we want to see ourselves as.
Let us sit, think and ponder upon the idea of living with a set of ideals. Be the shining star of your dreams.
Merry Xmas! Cheers!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happiness
I was once told that 'Happiness is not a dependency but a choice'; I beg to differ. Happiness has many definitions. To some it means to be in the pink of health, or to have achieved your goals or to have found true love. I know what makes me happy and what ingredients go into making it. To make my elating dose of happiness, I would need family love, achievement of goals, a pinch of true love and a teaspoon of excitement; and I will be propelled to the highest of cloud nine.
Not everyone is blessed with a home filled with happiness. It is a blessing, and to develop it one will need mutual trust, respect and acceptance. Tolerance is not a suitable replacement for acceptance as it is fragile and insincere. Mutual trust and respect strengthens the cement of acceptance. With the three together, a house will morphed into a home. This wonderful social structure brings me joy.
The sense of achievement can bring about happiness. Achievement does not need to be big. I am a habitual goal setter. Having a goal, gives me an opportunity to accomplish what I desire and be rewarded with the sense of achievement. Small goals such as being able to do 6 pull-ups by September brought me a high feeling that lasted for approximately 3 days.
True love and excitement, these are extremely rare substances. I am fortunate enough to have heavy doses of the former but very little of the latter.
I am glad that I know what triggers the release of my endorphins to make me a happy kid. And that proves that happiness is not a choice but a dependency. Cheers!
Not everyone is blessed with a home filled with happiness. It is a blessing, and to develop it one will need mutual trust, respect and acceptance. Tolerance is not a suitable replacement for acceptance as it is fragile and insincere. Mutual trust and respect strengthens the cement of acceptance. With the three together, a house will morphed into a home. This wonderful social structure brings me joy.
The sense of achievement can bring about happiness. Achievement does not need to be big. I am a habitual goal setter. Having a goal, gives me an opportunity to accomplish what I desire and be rewarded with the sense of achievement. Small goals such as being able to do 6 pull-ups by September brought me a high feeling that lasted for approximately 3 days.
True love and excitement, these are extremely rare substances. I am fortunate enough to have heavy doses of the former but very little of the latter.
I am glad that I know what triggers the release of my endorphins to make me a happy kid. And that proves that happiness is not a choice but a dependency. Cheers!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Life?
Missing someone dear... someone whom I cherish. I wish life was like how it was back in my old home. Though the house was small, the walls reflected love and hope. This house doesn't reflect that. To make matters worst, the previous occupants left this house divorced, and my the family had seen more fights and quarrels only after shifting into this house. I can sense the unharmonious aura.
Fortunately, I am feeling better now. Things have settled a little and my major-project phase of my polytechnic life is finally over. We gave our very best and we can only hope for a grade that justifies our long nights, gruelling long mornings, and countless of trips to Sim Lim Towers, ABES, Kamtex, and much more. The entire MPSIP period was scary, we were left in the wilderness of DSSC and Solarcells, without much guide or a reliable compass. We encountered many obstacles and roadblocks; burnt fuses and damaged components but we did not falter. We strived and worked all the way. Just have to continue to persevere.
Through this I've learnt that sadness is like breath while happiness is like breeze. We have to breathe to live and a windy breeze will come quickly and leave quickly. The great teacher Buddha has taught us to accept pain. It might sound pessimistic but it holds profound truth.
Buddham Saranam Gachami...
Fortunately, I am feeling better now. Things have settled a little and my major-project phase of my polytechnic life is finally over. We gave our very best and we can only hope for a grade that justifies our long nights, gruelling long mornings, and countless of trips to Sim Lim Towers, ABES, Kamtex, and much more. The entire MPSIP period was scary, we were left in the wilderness of DSSC and Solarcells, without much guide or a reliable compass. We encountered many obstacles and roadblocks; burnt fuses and damaged components but we did not falter. We strived and worked all the way. Just have to continue to persevere.
Through this I've learnt that sadness is like breath while happiness is like breeze. We have to breathe to live and a windy breeze will come quickly and leave quickly. The great teacher Buddha has taught us to accept pain. It might sound pessimistic but it holds profound truth.
Buddham Saranam Gachami...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Reflecting-Life?
Adversities are like plain water on the tongue. They wash away the sweetness left behind by previous indulges only to allow the tongue to appreciate and fully enjoy the next sweet moment.
To a drunk, life is topsy turvy. To a mystic, life is philosophical. To a mathematician, life is a sequent. To a optimist, life is great.
For the physical pain my body endured during Chemotherapy, the turmoil when I had to stay in hospital and skip school, the dent on my ego when I detoured to poly, the cut on my vanity when I started to bald, and the emotional scaring from family misunderstandings; all has made me a stronger, better, more efficient human being.
Whether life is a journey, a reflection of the paradox of time, a celebration of love, a moment of bliss or a stay at the hospital. I am thankful for the blessings showered upon me, the strength bestowed upon me, and the love surrounding me.
To a drunk, life is topsy turvy. To a mystic, life is philosophical. To a mathematician, life is a sequent. To a optimist, life is great.
For the physical pain my body endured during Chemotherapy, the turmoil when I had to stay in hospital and skip school, the dent on my ego when I detoured to poly, the cut on my vanity when I started to bald, and the emotional scaring from family misunderstandings; all has made me a stronger, better, more efficient human being.
Whether life is a journey, a reflection of the paradox of time, a celebration of love, a moment of bliss or a stay at the hospital. I am thankful for the blessings showered upon me, the strength bestowed upon me, and the love surrounding me.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
A long gruelling day
It has been a gruelling 7 months hiatus from FREEDOM. Clocking-in and out, returning to school during semester break, going to factories, meeting vendors, frequent trips to SIM LIM, bruises and cuts on my arm, all in the name of Major-Project. And yet it is far from over.
12 more days and school will re-open, it will be the start of my 2nd semester. 3.2 will be my last semester in Temasek Poly, and its the most crucial semester, with new electives and most importantly Major-project judging. More stress....
Today was a long, painful day. Went all the way to Shaw Rd to give the factory my panel design only to be told that the format was not supported. They needed it to be in Freehand or AutoCad, both of which I am completely unfamiliar with. Went back home, searched and downloaded a trial version of AutoCad2010 and started playing around with it(its been 7hours already). The program is a lot different then what I usually use. This program has a dialogue box, that makes it seem like the software chats with you. To top it of, it has a array of perplexing icons and options on the menu bar.
The plan is to master the little skills I need today and draw the panel design before the sun rises tomorrow. So that I can fine tune the dimensions and send it to the factory by Friday.
God bless me! Amen!
PS: Muru starts serving the nation today, and Subra left for India.
12 more days and school will re-open, it will be the start of my 2nd semester. 3.2 will be my last semester in Temasek Poly, and its the most crucial semester, with new electives and most importantly Major-project judging. More stress....
Today was a long, painful day. Went all the way to Shaw Rd to give the factory my panel design only to be told that the format was not supported. They needed it to be in Freehand or AutoCad, both of which I am completely unfamiliar with. Went back home, searched and downloaded a trial version of AutoCad2010 and started playing around with it(its been 7hours already). The program is a lot different then what I usually use. This program has a dialogue box, that makes it seem like the software chats with you. To top it of, it has a array of perplexing icons and options on the menu bar.
The plan is to master the little skills I need today and draw the panel design before the sun rises tomorrow. So that I can fine tune the dimensions and send it to the factory by Friday.
God bless me! Amen!
PS: Muru starts serving the nation today, and Subra left for India.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
What a good week it was.
I got back my Basic Engineering Physics results from NTU on Thursday and I got a B+. A grade that qualifies me for exemption from the physics module in the Engineering courses. Also, according to the Prof. Rusli, we can get a maximum of 2years of exemption but that may not be a smart move in terms of CGPA. Whatever it is, I shall worry about that when the time comes.
I went for the F1 practice circuit on Friday, courtesy of Akka Punitha. It was really loud, fast and wonderful. I hope to catch next year's F1 with Tini.
School will re-open in 3 weeks time, on the 19th Oct. Till then I need to concentrate on my SIP report, the portable PV system, Smart window, demo-board and finally the DSSC Novel substrate.
That's a lot on my plate, but I can, I will, I must DO IT WELL. Success is my only option.
I went for the F1 practice circuit on Friday, courtesy of Akka Punitha. It was really loud, fast and wonderful. I hope to catch next year's F1 with Tini.
School will re-open in 3 weeks time, on the 19th Oct. Till then I need to concentrate on my SIP report, the portable PV system, Smart window, demo-board and finally the DSSC Novel substrate.
That's a lot on my plate, but I can, I will, I must DO IT WELL. Success is my only option.
The 24th lap
Some people and the nurses at SGH, told me that, the last day of my Chemotherapy marks the day of my 'new' birthday. However, life is not about just staying alive, life is about living your dreams and impacting the lives of others.
Today is the 28th of September, the day where I complete the 24th lap of my life. Throughout these 24 laps, I've seen many bumps, crashes, re-fills, change of tyres and a D-tour. For past 8yrs I have been on a totally new track, one that is filled with 400mg of Imatinib, blood tests and hospital visits. But I have also had my fair share of laugh and joy. Hmm... life is really a journey worth leaving throughout.
Cheers!
Today is the 28th of September, the day where I complete the 24th lap of my life. Throughout these 24 laps, I've seen many bumps, crashes, re-fills, change of tyres and a D-tour. For past 8yrs I have been on a totally new track, one that is filled with 400mg of Imatinib, blood tests and hospital visits. But I have also had my fair share of laugh and joy. Hmm... life is really a journey worth leaving throughout.
Cheers!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Holidays?
Friday the 11th of September, was both the 8th anniversary of the tragic WTC attack and the last time I will clock-out from (Major-project) MP. Though I gain back my freedom at the stroke at 5.30pm, my mind was filled with worries. My MP is not yet completed. The portable PV system is 80% done, left with sending in for the panelling and constructing of the inside support. This will roughly take a total of 2 weeks. While doing so, I will work on the programming of the SMART window. Sian...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
New prospective?
A convention full of hungry people with a million problems. They had only one problem, till their stomachs were filled. Now, that their stomachs' hunger had been taken care of, their minds and ego gets hungry. And soon enough a million other problems were theirs' to keep.
I've been searching for a million solutions to a million problems.... school, family, health, and so on. But only today, I've realised that a solution or a million solutions is not the solution, nothing is; except I.
www.ishafoundation.org
I've been searching for a million solutions to a million problems.... school, family, health, and so on. But only today, I've realised that a solution or a million solutions is not the solution, nothing is; except I.
www.ishafoundation.org
Monday, August 24, 2009
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