Friday, September 30, 2005

I've gotten back my all of my papers...The results are alright I guess...Of course I'll work hard for the rest of the weeks before the 'A's. These few weeks are especially crucial of those taking any major exams. When I don't few like studying, I'll think of those studying real hard for the exams; thinking that I don't want to lose out to them, I'll work doubly hard. When I can't seem to concentrate on my work, I think of the joy of getting good grades if I concentrate and focus of what I am studying. When I feel like giving up, I think of all the hard work that I have put in for the past 20 or so months; it's simply not worth giving up at this point of time. When I feel tired of studying (mentally and physically), I ask the Lord for strength to continue to study and have a good and uninterrupted rest after that. When I feel alone and afraid, I always know that I can go to my friends, my family and the Lord. I feel so blessed to have these people in my life. For them, for myself, and for God, I must work and study hard these few weeks and do well for my 'A's. To God be the glory.

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Is there a limit to a person's capability? I would like to answer to be no. But these days, it seems like my memory and all have reached saturation point. Why? Have the prelims done irreversible damages to my brain? I certainly hope not! What can I possibly do to improve my memory and examination skills and do well for my 'A's? Eat more 'brain' food? Is there any chemicals that can quicken the rate of brain cell division and development? Enough of these impossiblities (at least they are not going come into existent in the next 5 years). Let's get back to earth. A timetable and schedule of what I need to complete would help me get started. Next, it would be short notes, mindmaps and lots of practices. Of course, to do these, I need to be focused and really concentrate. It's not going to be easy. I know this right from the beginning of the year. The journey is never smooth. But I'm really glad for the friends and family members that God has given me, who are so supportive of me. They are my source of motivation, inspiration and comfort. They spur me to work hard without stressing me; they inspire me to become a better friend and to do a whole lot of other things that I never thought I can and they never fail to cheer me up when I down. They have been wonderful. And of course I am confident that all these amazing things that happened to me and those that are going to happen are God's plans for me. I believe in that. For the coming weeks leading to the 'A' level exams, I going to work very much harder. I'm sure that if I do my best, God will do the rest. God is unfailing.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Momentum= mass X velocity. As we grow older by each day, the momentum of our lives simply increases. Firstly and obviously, it's because our mass (ie: weight) increases. And of course going by the equation, and as we learn how to crawl, then walk with some help and finally walk, the velocity at which we travel and move from place to place simply increases. And so, logically, the momentum of our lives increases. But one often wonders; does the momentum increases after puberty? There shouldn't be any much increase in mass since growth is more or less constant and the speed at which we move about do not differ as much as well; unless we are sprinting. However, truth of the matter is that the momentum simply gets greater throughout our lives; from pre-school till primary and secondary school and then through JC and university and finally, to the working world and maybe decreases when one retires. The reason? The mass of our workload increases and we are expected and have to move faster to catch up with our work. No one is going to stop and pause and wait for anyone to catch up and rest. And thanks to the advaced technology, our pace of lives accelerates.(Ironically, it is the same technology that allow me to write about it). Anyway, it is without a shadow of doubt that life will be busier after prelims. There is nothing I can do to stay and hide away from it; all I can do is to rise up to that challenge and conquer it. Someone once said :" What does not kill you makes you stronger." I hope I can be a stronger person after the "A" Levels.

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Your Hidden Talent

You have the power to persuade and influence others.
You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around.
The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it.
Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!
You Should Learn Swedish

Fantastisk! You're laid back about learning a language - and about life in general.
Peaceful, beautiful Sweden is ideal for you... And you won't even have to speak perfect Swedish to get around!
You Are Likely an Only Child

At your darkest moments, you feel frustrated.
At work and school, you do best when you're organizing.
When you love someone, you tend to worry about them.

In friendship, you are emotional and sympathetic.
Your ideal careers are: radio announcer, finance, teaching, ministry, and management.
You will leave your mark on the world with organizational leadership, maybe as the author of self-help books.
You are a Believer

You believe in God and your chosen religion.
Whether you're Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or Hindu..
Your convictions are strong and unwavering.
You think your religion is the one true way, for everyone.
How You Life Your Life

You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside.
You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think.
You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences.
You tend to always dream of things within reach - and you usually get them.
You Are Somewhat Machiavellian

You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead...
But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself.
You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place.
You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to!
Your Career Type: Investigative

You are precise, scientific, and intellectual.
Your talents lie in understanding and solving math and science problems.

You would make an excellent:

Architect - Biologist - Chemist
Dentist - Electrical Technician - Mathematician
Medical Technician - Meteorologist - Pharmacist
Physician - Surveyor - Veterinarian

The worst career options for your are enterprising careers, like lawyer or real estate agent.
Your Personality Profile

You are pure, moral, and adaptable.
You tend to blend into your surroundings.
Shy on the outside, you're outspoken to your friends.

You believe that you live a virtuous life...
And you tend to judge others with a harsh eye.
As a result, people tend to crave your approval.
Your Brain's Pattern

Your brain is always looking for the connections in life.
You always amaze your friends by figuring out things first.
You're also good at connecting people - and often play match maker.
You see the world in fluid, flexible terms. Nothing is black or white.
Your World View

You are a happy, well-balanced person who likes people and is liked by others.
You question whether many conventional views on morality are valid under all circumstances.
You are essentially a content person.

Sometimes, you consider yourself a little superior.
You are moral by your own standards.
You believe that morality is what best suits the occasion.
Your Blog Should Be Green

Your blog is smart and thoughtful - not a lot of fluff.
You enjoy a good discussion, especially if it involves picking apart ideas.
However, you tend to get easily annoyed by any thoughtless comments in your blog.
Your Inner Child Is Sad

You're a very sensitive soul.
You haven't grown that thick skin that most adults have.
Easily hurt, you tend to retreat to your comfort zone.
You don't let many people in - unless you've trusted them for a long time.
You Are 20% Boyish and 80% Girlish

Even if you're not a girl, you're very feminine.
You're in touch with your feelings, and your heart rules you.
A bit of a emotional roller coaster, one moment you're up and the next you're down.
But no matter what, you try to be as cute and perky as possible.
You Are 18 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.
Cheese Pizza

Traditional and comforting.
You focus on living a quality life.
You're not easily impressed with novelty.
Yet, you easily impress others.

Phew...Prelim is over... I shall keep my fingers cross for the results and pray hard for it. Now, I shouldn't ponder over my results...so plans for today and tommorrow? Well, I don't really plan my post-exams activites; cos 1. I have the time to do what I want to do and 2. post-exam period is supposed to be free and carefree (at least for me) , so who would want to set a "timetable" for what one wants to do during this time? Perhaps a good nap this afternoon and then leave everything to tommorrow? And oh, I still have incomplete tutorials which I have to complete them...I better complete them so that I will have an easier time catching up with the momentum when school resumes on Wednseday. As for now, I think I'll go and have a long and relax lunch.