Busy

So.. I've been so busy that it's really not funny. I even had to do assignments over Chinese New Year.

My Fujitsu went crazy last December and so I was using my old MacBook again until recently when my Fujitsu laptop was finally ready for collection after two months. I was so angry at the period I had to wait because the staff didn't tell me I had to wait this long ~.~ She said maximum one month. LIES.

K so anyway. Lots have happened since the beginning of 2012 till now! But I mainly spent my time on projects and assignments. And soon, all the submission dates will be over, then exams will be over, and I'll be free from school. Well, not exactly. This coming holiday is already packed with many activities like chalets, camps and outings. I don't even think I'll properly get to enjoy this holiday... But I'll never join these activities anymore. I just wanna gain some experience. Unless I really enjoy it, then I'll go for it again. Which is quite unlikely because I'll be really exhausted and I guess a one-time awesome experience is enough for me...

Results have been.. Quite average so far. Not outstanding. Actually it's below average but I'm satisfied already because I don't expect too much from myself. As long as I know I did my best and did all I could, then it's fine. The only result that made me reaaally happy was Japanese listening test! 37/40. My highest score achieved since I got into poly. LOL.

Finally can take a break for a while even though I screwed BCS test just now. But ahhh... whatever. I have other things to worry about! Like my remaining assignments and presentations and exams. GAH.

I'LL BE BACK.

2012

Happy New Year everyone!~

2011 was a year of new beginnings for me. Getting into a new school, being in a new environment, meeting new people, gaining new experiences, doing new things, new new new. Especially on the last week of 2011 when I went for two hotel inspections! Last week of 2011 was honestly the best... Hehe. Awesome year despite the stress in school and stuff!

2012, another new year. It'll be another awesome year. Maybe even better :)

Merry OTC

Firstly - MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! :) Embed the video because Michael Buble's voice really suits the Christmas mood~ So anyway, my Christmas wasn't spent out with friends or anything, but with my family who doesn't celebrate Christmas. But it's fine. I managed to rest my aching body, visit my grandma and went grocery shopping with my family. Probably a weird way of spending Christmas, but yeah I'm still happy! Now I'm back home resting again. Headache keeps coming back and my body is still aching.

So I just came back from a 3D2N Orientation Training Camp (OTC) on Friday night. Was in the empire MITHIO! <3

I learnt even more during this camp, apart from Tprawks. I didn't really stand out and lead even though I really should to keep my place as a GL for FO, because if I did it would probably be even more messy that it was. Key things I learnt during the camp was communication, attentiveness, and getting out of your comfort zone. So many things happened and every one was so bent on winning that it got out of hand. People didn't really listen and stuff which wasn't  exactly a good thing. I, myself, didn't feel good at all when all these happened but I didn't say it out loud when I should have because it was really difficult and it was better if I didn't contribute any more 'negative energy' to the situation. But I believe I did my part in listening to what others had to say, bonding with other GLs in my empire and enthusiasm even though I had a really hard time running around thanks to my weak physical ability (-.-)

Honestly, it was a really tough 3D2N. We had our ups and downs. But I'm really glad to be in the same empire as all these awesome GLs and had fun with them most of the time. Like what they said, OTC is where you make mistakes and learn. Which I did. I made the mistake of not standing up and lead and getting out of my comfort zone wasn't as easy like how I managed to for Tprawks. But I learnt from it and in future I will make sure I won't make the same mistakes again. 

So thankful that for everything that happened. "Everything happens for a reason." All these camps and activities I go through, I gain so much valuable experiences that I will never forget, especially since I never had any Tprawks or FO experience as a freshie.

I will continue to work hard and get out of my comfort zone. Mithio will win best empire for FO!~

Tough and tiring week it has been. Especially with my baby Tessa in the US and Adeline who went overseas (but she just came back)! This coming week is the last week of 2011, and I have so many things planned for this week :) Looking forward to it! :)

Crazy

Exams have ended for this term!! I only had 2 papers, which was a lot better than last semester where I had to take like 4 or 5 papers. But actually for the whole of last week I had like 4 tests which is sort of equivalent to mid-semester tests? Just that the test was done during tutorial/lectures. And the 4 tests were like consecutive.. Except for Tuesday I didn't have any. But enough to kill me. Did well for two of them though!!

So today.... After the paper I went to Orchard. For the A&F models and did some shopping with Clarabel~ HEHE. I didn't manage to take with all of them especially one of the most handsome one because there was a lot of people and the staff had to push us back, but like what they say, the eyes are the best cameras. So it's all good~

The Japanese model (the Asian in the picture on the left) is very handsome!!

BAHAHAHAHA damn happy that I managed to see the A&F models. How often do you see so many half-naked hot guys in Singapore like that!?!! HAHAHA

Reflect

So over this pretty long period of time that I didn't update, I had lots to reflect on after every event that I was involved in.

1. HaTaMa 2011

This is my very first sports event, or rather, large scale event, which I organised with a few others after months of preparation. I don't know whether it was successful or not but to me, it could've been better if we decided not to take a gamble and not have a wet weather program. I tried my best to remain my composure and not look flustered when everything started to go wrong when in fact, in my heart I was panicking like hell and very disoriented. I couldn't think on my feet and decide what to do next, and needed a lot of help. One of the biggest lesson learnt: ALWAYS have a wet weather program and not take a gamble.

Ex-maincomms were kind enough to come help us out and yet, we kind of disappointed them. Nevertheless, I still feel very thankful for having them around. Especially one of them, who really knocked some sense into us.  What she said really affected me since the first meeting we had with her around which was just a few days before the event. Likewise after the event where we had a debrief session and she sent each of us an email about ourselves. I really gave it some thought and realised that her judgement was really accurate. She told me things about myself that I didn't know about and up till now, even tough it's been more than two weeks, I still think about it. I read the email she sent so many times that I've lost count. Really appreciate it.

2. Run For Hope

Another huge and important event organised by HTMIG as we work with external companies, namely Four Seasons Hotel, Regent Hotel and the cancer foundation. I was put as a station marshal in-charge with BSC's President and I learnt a few things from her. She is very decisive and firm and quick, which is something I needed to learn. I wouldn't say I have fully learnt that because it takes time for me.

Besides that, it was a good experience for me because it's also my first time being part of this kind of event as one of the station in-charge instead of normal marshals. Really allows me to put some leadership skills to use and also learn more. Overall, like Mr Pras said, it was a success! And yes I felt it was successful too, even though I screwed up at the beginning by telling my other station IC the wrong meeting time. But I apologised and explained to her everything she needed to know so.. hopefully that helps..

3. TPRawks 2011

Was appointed as a Pack Leader for empire Punk Red in TPRawks. All or most of the pack leaders were being evaluated for OTC, which is the orientation training camp for next year's FOW/FOC. I went for the interview a few weeks back but wasn't expecting the re-evaluation before the official selection of OTC. But anyway, this was also another great experience that I would never get again.

Initially, I joined TPRawks because of OTC. But after the first day, working with people that I met only on that day itself and spending time with the Rawkers who joined TPRawks to experience life in TP, my thinking towards TPRawks changed. Of course, the reason about OTC is still there. But then I mainly wanted to spread the joy of being a TP student and share my experiences with the Rawkers who just had their national exam and had to make their choice next year. I also managed to step out of my comfort zone and was enthusiastic during TPRawks. I used to be scared and quiet and not enthusiastic and stuff but I managed to change myself and not be scared anymore. Debrief sessions after every day also really made me think a lot about my performance. I always tell myself after each day that I'll do better the next day which I did, but definitely could have done better.

I really miss TPRawks and the experience I gained. It doesn't matter if I don't get into OTC because what made me really happy was the smile and joy that all of us Pack Leaders and Colour Leaders gave to the Rawkers and that's enough for me. Of course, I would be more than happy if I got into OTC. But the feeling of happiness that the Rawkers had and the smile on their faces after these 3 days, the new bonds and friendship all of us had, is a really great feeling and I like it and it's really, really awesome. I'm really happy that even now, my Rawkers are so enthusiastic in our Facebook group. I love Punk Red!! ♥

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Crazy long post on my reflections. Now I'm trying very hard to catch up on my studies because of the time spent on event preparations and the lessons I missed because of TPRawks. But it's worth it. I learnt things I wouldn't learn if I didn't join these activities/group and gained a lot of exposure. So hopefully I can get into OTC and gain more experience! For now... Back to my books :)

Long

Hi. It's been a month since I've updated. Holidays have ended and the second week of the new school semester has ended. Lots have happened.

So over the holidays, I did not work in the end because they manager of the restaurant I applied a part-time job at did not want to get back to me. Went there a few times to eat there though, but recently I just got sick of that place. Went there too many times. No wonder they say you should never work at a place you like. You'll get so sick of it that you won't wanna go back there anymore. I don't even work there and I'm sick of it already, imagine if I really worked there...

Had a few outings with many people I've not met in a long time, and also my new friends I made while working for F1. Not all though, since I knew some of them already. Just had fun with them and our managers who worked with us during F1. We also had IG cruise trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was a pretty short and rush trip. A whole new experience for me - first time I was on a cruise ship, first time being in KL, visiting a hotel in KL which has a pretty unique system and really awesome facilities, bonding with friends, being angry with friends, drama, thrash talks, many things happened in that short trip but it's something I will never forget. I will remember what happened, the whole experience, all the advises and words, everything. I'm glad it's all over and things are cleared up.

So now, school has started. But as usual, I'm still in holiday mood. subjects and workload are pretty manageable for now. Hopefully it won't be as bad as my first semester...

Lots of events coming up.

Got to do my best in coping with everything!!