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Wow it's been a long while since I last blogged...a lot of things happened and it kinda inspired me to jot things down again so that I could review on them as I get older...

Sunday, December 14, 200813:24

Best of Me - Daniel Powter

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We have gone through a bit...the exams and now the school holidays with a lot of things on each of our diaries day to day. Constantly, we create happy moments with bad moments interweaving - they might not be what we want, but they certainly do help us figure out more about each other's world as our worlds collide into one. Lucky I do not know if I am but certainly each day knowing that you're by my side puts a light on my face...this is a song for you by Daniel Powter called 'Best of Me'.
Best of Me - Daniel Powter
I was made the wrong way
Won't you do me the right way
Where you gonna be tonight
'Cause I won't stay too long
Maybe you're the light for me
When you talk to me it strikes me
Won't somebody help me
'Cause I don't feel too strong
Was it something that I said
Was it something that I did
Or the combination of both that did me wrong
You know I'm hoping you'll sing along
Though it's not your favorite song
Don't wanna be there when there's nothing left to say
You know that some of us spin again
When you do, you need a friend
Don't wanna be there when there's nothing left for me
And I hate the thought of finally being erased
Baby that's the best of me
Everything's behind you
But the hope still stands beside you
Living in every moment
Have I wasted all your time
Was there something that I said
Was there something that I did
Or the combination I broke that did me have
You know I'm hoping you'll sing along
Though it's not your favorite song
Don't wanna be there when there's nothing left to say
You know that some of us spin again
When you do, you need a friend
Don't wanna be there when there's nothing left for me
And I hate the thought of finally being erased
Baby that's the best of me
Baby that's the best of me
You know I'm hoping you'll sing along
Though it's not your favorite song
Don't wanna be there when there's nothing left to say
You know that some of us spin again
When you do, you need a friend
Don't wanna be there when there's nothing left for me
And I hate the thought of finally being erased
Baby that's the best of me
A Night in Rodanthe...

Wednesday, December 10, 200817:21

Bad Luck with Gadgets...

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Ha...finally hearing from me again?! I have been super busy with my schoolwork and FYP so I really had no time to update about my life! Well, photos will be uploaded in a while. I think I'm going to set up a blog over at livejournal soon 'cos I hope that I could have different levels of security for different types of posts.
Anyway, now I'm actually in lab with a 'lil wee bit of free time so pardon my ranting! I just guess I'm having a 'lil bad luck with my electronic gadgets and maybe not just mine...
It all started when my new 'lil Vaio had those white patches behind the glass of the LCD panel. Then the light of the webcam stopped working...then next mishaps befell on my Nokia N82. The power off button and the down volume button disengaged with the internal hardware so they do not respond no matter how hard you jab them. So, I had to be really mindful about the battery level of the phone 'cos if it died, that's it...well, both of them are well and okay now after coming out of their respective hospitals. Next in line was my iPod, which went to hospital yesterday for not having a reflex reaction to the plugging in of the connector (emm...don't go dirty, 'cos I mean the USB connector...)
I don't know if I mistreated them but I didn't think so. Until yesterday, the phone acted up again by not powering up the photo taking application when I flicked down the camera lens. That was such a fright 'cos my phone was out of warranty already and thinking about the amount that I would need to fork out from my pocket emm...well, that was my own fault 'cos I used it to hit my bong bong too hard on his lap! Hehe...
At least I'm happy 'cos it started working all of a sudden. I just got myself a Sony CyberCam T77 so I just hope that it doesn't follow suit! I wanna get the upcoming Nokia N97 if it's below 600 after trade in...well, it's a long way before it's out on shelf so I'd strive hard to save up for it! And hopefully save up enough to get a pair...lalalala! I guess you're reading this so I added in the last bit! Opps...
Things that are really great in life are those that could be shared...

Monday, October 13, 200801:57

Sorry...

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I Hate This Part - Pussycat Dolls
We're driving slow through the snow on 5th Avenue
And right now radio's all that we can hear
Now we ain't talk since we left, it's so over due
It's cold outside but between us it's worse in here
The world slows down
But my heart beats fast right now
I know this is the part
Where the end starts
I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through my fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here
Everyday, seven takes of the same old scene
Seems we're bound by the laws of the same routine
Gotta talk to you now 'fore we go to sleep
But will we sleep once I tell you what's hurting me
The world slows down
But my heart beats fast right now
I know this is the part
Where the end starts
I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here
I know you'll ask me to hold on
And carry on like nothing's wrong
But there is no more time for lies
'Cause I see sunset in your eyes
I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
That I gotta do it, I gotta do it, I gotta do it
I hate this part
I gotta do it, I gotta do it, I gotta do it
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take these tears
I hate this part right here
I'm sorry I had to do this 'cos I really do not see that these differences could be reconciled. I finally saw that giving up takes a lot of courage...
...people always think that ditcher doesn't feel no pain. That's a fake 'cos it feels terrible. I want to be there to ease the pain, yet I can't...
Sorry...

Tuesday, August 26, 200800:36

Wah...that's what my name says...

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What Samuel Tay Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are usually the best at everything...you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way.
And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life.
You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.
What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?
That sounds like the Joker in the Major Arena of the Tarot...

Wednesday, August 06, 200812:58

It's Been Awhile...

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School somewhat started very abruptly: there's like this transition from nothing to do daily to everything's so hectic now even though this is the first week of school.
Last weekend was filled with dinner parties! Friday night was my JC CT outing. It's like one of the biggest outing we had since graduation back in 2003. Wow! 2003 really does sound ancient! 13 people in all including the rare appearance of Xierong! Laura and Carol didn't come 'cos they couldn't make it so we had a lunch prior to this outing with Zhiqing as well. It was supposed to be my turn to organize this meeting but I was too busy with my FYP during the last few weeks of the holidays. Anyway, it's good to see that all the girls are working and all the guys are still midway through their studies...
Saturday was to celebrate Jeremy Chia's birthday. OMG it came so last minute that I had to cancel my other appointment. Of course I have to attend Jeremy's birthday 'cos he's abonana aka mimi! Mwahaha so evil of me to come up with all these crazy nicks for him! Oh...I just realized we didn't take any picture with him. Too bad then...
Sunday night was dinner to celebrate Eechow's and Winston's birthday! OMG...now I get why I'm so broke! It must be all the dinners and the presents! Haiz...
School started officially on Monday. Sadly, I started this semester with a Year 4 module on physiological engineering and artificial organs so Xiaotian and Jianxiong weren't there with me. But it's okay 'cos it's not the first time I do a module alone on my own. Well, there are other coursemates there with me too...
Tuesday was kinda insane 'cos we ended rather early. So Xiaotian had this crave for KFC so poor Brendan (under the hoax of mean Xiaotian! And yah Xiaotian is always mean 'cos she always say I pangseh they all) had to drive us to Jurong Point for lunch! Jianxiong suddenly came up with the big KFC challenge again: we'd pay him 50 bucks each if he could finish Family Feast B. Family Feast B! OMG: it has 10 pieces of chicken (it's up to the challenger whatever parts his chooses but it must have a piece of different parts and he must finish everything with the skin), and a large Chicken Popcorn, and a medium coleslaw, and a medium whip potato. And if he wishes, he could have a cup of soft drink to along. Well, the time limit for the challenge is 1 hour. It's really insane! Well, of course as the setters of the challenge, it's not meant to be humane: who would want to know that for sure he would lose 50 bucks. Oh well well, he managed to finish 8 pieces of chicken (1 tight, 1 rib, 2 drumsticks and 2 wings) and the coleslaw, half of the whip potato and half of the popcorn chicken. Woah, it's still commendable. I had 3 and a half pieces of chicken and I couldn't have dinner yesterday. OMG, I wonder how it feels like having 8 pieces of chicken. (Maybe someone knows. That's ultra bitchy opps!)
It's quite surprising Ben called. Some crappy issue cropped up and I had to shift my blog for the time being. Just as I hope everything has rested, it happened again. I felt a bit disturbed the whole night. But I'm okay once more.
Content and cover, what would you go for?

Thursday, July 31, 200822:46

It's Oval

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Well, it's oval! The mathematical name for an oval is an ellipse taking the general equation [(x-a)^2/h^2]+[(y-b)^2/k^2]=0, where on a Cartesian coordinate system (a,b) would give the center of the ellipse and the ellipse would have a width of 2h and a height of 2k. There are two foci for an ellipse. The sum of the distances from any point on the surface of the ellipse to the two foci is constant and the distance between these two foci is called the focal distance. When these two foci merge into one, you get a special kinda ellipse known as a circle i.e. h=k in the general equation. There are importances to foci of a elliptical curve and that's how satellite dishes and acoustic systems of big theaters based on. Still, it's oval! Anyway, it's a pun...
Well, time has zoomed past pretty fast 'cos it's been 3 weeks since I spotted that oval. Humph, it's still a pun...I know I'm getting a 'lil corny. Last weekend I went to St. James and I bumped into only quite a handful of friends. Many were quite shocked to see me I supposed 'cos I haven't been clubbing lately. In fact, that would mark the end to my clubber lifestyle. Many things inspired me to quit clubbing and I'll tell you the reasons in no time...
I met this guy called Jim lately. Well, nice look and nice bod. Establishing his career and I see that he's ambitious and having a promising career in front of him. He's younger than me and he doesn't club. What does clubbing offer me? Nothing much actually aside from burning a hole in my pocket: the cover charge, the drinks, the supper and the cab fare home. Well, I get to know a few more guys whom I know that with a hectic school life I couldn't keep in contact with (so I hope if you guys read my blog here you know why it's very hard to get me out during school term.) The time spent being high and the hangover the next day makes you not able to operate effectively and efficiently. I think it's time to relabel clubbing as an occasional events than a routine like before especially now I have 6 tuition kids to juggle and close friends I wanna get closer with.
I have kinda reformed my life and know what I want and now I'm trying to steer myself out of the scene and focusing on things that I want to accomplish. I wanna try trekking. Snorkeling would come in if Songda doesn't put my aeroplane 'cos we agreed to go Redang in our midterm break. I'm trying to plan a Cambodia-Vietnam-Myammar backpack trip at the end of this year. And there are just simply a lot of things that I wanna learn!
I have been crazy shopping over the past week and I got a crazy load of things: (1) a pair of Adidas track shoes; (2) a Nike singlet; (3) a Guess belt; (4) DKNY Be Delicious Men's Green Apple fragrance (ha, since I got it earlier than Daren, he has no reason to call me copycat and I could call him copycat if we used it together when we hang out!); (5) a sketch book; (6) a couple of tee-shirts. Oh...I still need a shoe bag and some swimming and gym gear.
Schedule for the next semester is out already and I've a really bad time table. I'm doing a 28 AU schedule with 9 modules inclusive of FYP. It's kinda mad. Today I went back to school to print notes with Zhuoguan after swimming together. It's really OMG when I looked at the notes! Full of equations and they seem somewhat very distant after a 3 month break. Humph...it's time to work hard again! My modules are gross:
(1) BG3002 Controls in Biosystems
(2) BG3003 Signal Process in Biosystems
(3) BG3004 Biomedical Imaging
(4) BG3005 Biomedical Instrumentation
(5) BG3006 Advanced Biocomputational Methods
(6) BG3071 Bioengineering Lab 3
(7) BG4225 Physiological Engineering and Artificial Organs
(8) MB218 International Financial Management or MB219 Principles of Risk and Insurance (Result for elective would be out tomorrow!)
(9) FYP - on the URECA project I was on for the past one year!
Maybe I'll put a copy of my time table here when it's finalized so you guys know when you could call me out!
I needa get something done for the time being...
Hyperbolic insanity!