I clinched it!
woo~
i am posted to m&s wheelock. cashier i think.
training was ysd. whole day. picked up some ropes, and after lunch went for some cashier training.
thn had a simple test. didn't do too well. i just hope when i start tmr i can pick up more tips...
when i was done, went to collect my siblings. thn the family had jap dinner!~
k. enough talk. time to dig into my notes.
later~
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
today was interview day.
note to self: never sleep late before an interview, or any matter, the night before work.
met a recruiter who made me to fill in an application form.
amanda was late. lol. she wrote the application too.
there were 7 of us applying. and supposedly 15 slots.
it would be 1030am before my batch went up.
got lost in there. 10 mins(nt that i bothered to count) elasped before we found the recruting room @ marks and spencer.
clutching my CV, i waited.
and waited.
and waited.
it was my turn at last.
i stepped into the room, trying to fill myself with confidence, but somehow theres a hole somewhere, it was leaking out...
it was a in-1 min-out affair.
i was stunned: thats it? lol
amanda had a good 5 mins in the interview room...
well will not divuldge in the questions.
results will be known tonight.
should i be selected, training would be tmr
work commences this thurs. haha.
will counting the time away now......
catch up later~
oh and found this dark poem in the book FLYBOYS by james bradley.
epitomises the dangers of carrier war in WWII; the warning here is clear.
he loved his plane
and he loved to fly.
he never thought
he was going to die
now don't feel bad
and don't feel blue.
who knows tomorrow
it may be you.
take care of yourselves~
note to self: never sleep late before an interview, or any matter, the night before work.
met a recruiter who made me to fill in an application form.
amanda was late. lol. she wrote the application too.
there were 7 of us applying. and supposedly 15 slots.
it would be 1030am before my batch went up.
got lost in there. 10 mins(nt that i bothered to count) elasped before we found the recruting room @ marks and spencer.
clutching my CV, i waited.
and waited.
and waited.
it was my turn at last.
i stepped into the room, trying to fill myself with confidence, but somehow theres a hole somewhere, it was leaking out...
it was a in-1 min-out affair.
i was stunned: thats it? lol
amanda had a good 5 mins in the interview room...
well will not divuldge in the questions.
results will be known tonight.
should i be selected, training would be tmr
work commences this thurs. haha.
will counting the time away now......
catch up later~
oh and found this dark poem in the book FLYBOYS by james bradley.
epitomises the dangers of carrier war in WWII; the warning here is clear.
he loved his plane
and he loved to fly.
he never thought
he was going to die
now don't feel bad
and don't feel blue.
who knows tomorrow
it may be you.
take care of yourselves~
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
THX
no-one can walk through four years of secondary education alone.
which is why there are pple who have helped me to make these times bearable.
no, i am not gonna list every last name, but each and everyone who has made an impact to my life while at school at least have somewhere where they belong to.
firstly...
1f '05.
some may not rmb who i am now, but i thank you, despite the name calling, the tough time you gave me as chairman, and yeah. thank you for integrating me into this school, i can't have achieved this alone.
2f '06
it may not be the most memorable year for me, but i hope for all the best for all of you, wherever you may be. the road has been long for some, and longer for others, but in the end we're still in the same boat...
3d '07/4d '08
these 2 years were brilliant! i may have had my ups and downs then, but somehow i am always lifed and revived, always energised. this year especially had been tough, but hey, we pulled through, and we pulled through well. there may be a rift splitting the fabric of our bond apart, i hope it can be mended...who knows? we could keep in touch for the rest of our long lives.
dmnchoir
soprano 2 '05-'06
bass 1 '06-'08
--------------------------
these four years in choir had been awesome. i hardly thought i'd last the 1st yr alone, but with a bit of motivation and some camaraderie, oh how the years fly!
the competitions, the concerts, the whole-hearted fun we've had, i shall hold it close to my heart and never let go...
and i see that dmnchoir blog has been set up. kudos to those involved :), and i sincerely hope it will record the many memories yet to come for many years more.
farewell bbq on the 28th of december! hope i can make it...
teachers '05-'08
THANK YOU ALL! some may not teach any longer, but without you all i may not be where i am now, typing this out. some special dedications.
ms thong/ms si
haha this year was fun. extremely. you brought fun and laughter an such to a year when we were so worried, so gunning for gold! haha we know you miss us and we miss you in return. thx for the memories, it'll be etched forever into memory.
ms yeo
wacky! since the day you pinched my cheek(ow) on a cold winter day in europe in 2005, we've known each other since. science teacher from sec2 to sec4, you certainly how to make yourself known. you know your limits, and i respect it fully. may you have more wonderful years of teaching to come, if thats what you love to do! =] oh and don't forget the helium balloons!
mr toh
you have brought me love for music, something i've never felt years before. you may have been strict, but fully understanding. you bought true meaning to the choir, and i hope you'll do so for a long time. thank you.
ms koh
form teacher 1f '05
you brought youth and charisma to our class, and even though you've left teaching, you will not be forgotten. you haven't been. wish you all the best for your future endeavours^^, and good luck with your exams!
as for the rest, your names may have not been written, but still your impact, one way or another, on my life is still palpable, and wish that you will continue doing what you love to do, being teaching or the such.
one chapter ends, another opens. i will go on to higher education, and meet new pple that may bring me to a whole new level, but never will i forget the days where the foundations were laid and paved the way for my future.
long dedication, but absolutely worth it. :]
bye~
~the chapter has ended, but its legacy will eternally stay on~
which is why there are pple who have helped me to make these times bearable.
no, i am not gonna list every last name, but each and everyone who has made an impact to my life while at school at least have somewhere where they belong to.
firstly...
1f '05.
some may not rmb who i am now, but i thank you, despite the name calling, the tough time you gave me as chairman, and yeah. thank you for integrating me into this school, i can't have achieved this alone.
2f '06
it may not be the most memorable year for me, but i hope for all the best for all of you, wherever you may be. the road has been long for some, and longer for others, but in the end we're still in the same boat...
3d '07/4d '08
these 2 years were brilliant! i may have had my ups and downs then, but somehow i am always lifed and revived, always energised. this year especially had been tough, but hey, we pulled through, and we pulled through well. there may be a rift splitting the fabric of our bond apart, i hope it can be mended...who knows? we could keep in touch for the rest of our long lives.
dmnchoir
soprano 2 '05-'06
bass 1 '06-'08
--------------------------
these four years in choir had been awesome. i hardly thought i'd last the 1st yr alone, but with a bit of motivation and some camaraderie, oh how the years fly!
the competitions, the concerts, the whole-hearted fun we've had, i shall hold it close to my heart and never let go...
and i see that dmnchoir blog has been set up. kudos to those involved :), and i sincerely hope it will record the many memories yet to come for many years more.
farewell bbq on the 28th of december! hope i can make it...
teachers '05-'08
THANK YOU ALL! some may not teach any longer, but without you all i may not be where i am now, typing this out. some special dedications.
ms thong/ms si
haha this year was fun. extremely. you brought fun and laughter an such to a year when we were so worried, so gunning for gold! haha we know you miss us and we miss you in return. thx for the memories, it'll be etched forever into memory.
ms yeo
wacky! since the day you pinched my cheek(ow) on a cold winter day in europe in 2005, we've known each other since. science teacher from sec2 to sec4, you certainly how to make yourself known. you know your limits, and i respect it fully. may you have more wonderful years of teaching to come, if thats what you love to do! =] oh and don't forget the helium balloons!
mr toh
you have brought me love for music, something i've never felt years before. you may have been strict, but fully understanding. you bought true meaning to the choir, and i hope you'll do so for a long time. thank you.
ms koh
form teacher 1f '05
you brought youth and charisma to our class, and even though you've left teaching, you will not be forgotten. you haven't been. wish you all the best for your future endeavours^^, and good luck with your exams!
as for the rest, your names may have not been written, but still your impact, one way or another, on my life is still palpable, and wish that you will continue doing what you love to do, being teaching or the such.
one chapter ends, another opens. i will go on to higher education, and meet new pple that may bring me to a whole new level, but never will i forget the days where the foundations were laid and paved the way for my future.
long dedication, but absolutely worth it. :]
bye~
~the chapter has ended, but its legacy will eternally stay on~
Monday, November 17, 2008
In memorian~
In memorian.
Of times come and gone;
of things so close and dear;
of people I am so fond.
2005.
The year I entered;
The year I found friends;
The year I found solace.
The auditions,
embarassing, but memorable;
the name-calling,
just incomprehensible.
The year slugged on,
SYF--gone.
My studies were faltering;
my hopes were dimming.
Then came my time--
Prague, Wroslaw and Vienna,
totally loved it there
enjoying with nary a care.
2006 came and gone,
a year to forgive,
a year to forget.
the gunman incident,
the great floodings;
BETA nearly doomed me,
thank goodness I broke free.
Then came 2007,
the year so bright
where I reached my apex,
my maximum height.
SYF was the defining moment,
the turning point,
where the choir's aspiration was finally realised.
The year quickly concluded,
the examinations ended,
but we all sensed the breath;
the silent breath before the storm.
2008, this very year,
the year which i shall forever hold dear,
the endless lessons,
the tireless teachers,
our choral finale,
our swan song.
From then on, it got rough
paper after paper,
boy, were they tough.
frustration, its hopeless
night lessons, they're endless
the days leaked away;
my mind was ready to burst.
It was time, we delved in
papers--both thick and thin.
Some interesting, some hard, some easy, some boring
nevertheless we started poring (over them)
The weeks drained away,
how joyful it was
as the final paper
ended--huzzah!
Little celebrations abound, though
prom: over too soon.
With the year's ending
the end looms...
I would like to thank my teachers and friends
who have walked me through these four years
without whom I would never been able to find my two feet
without whom there would be forever unallayed fears...
bye~
Of times come and gone;
of things so close and dear;
of people I am so fond.
2005.
The year I entered;
The year I found friends;
The year I found solace.
The auditions,
embarassing, but memorable;
the name-calling,
just incomprehensible.
The year slugged on,
SYF--gone.
My studies were faltering;
my hopes were dimming.
Then came my time--
Prague, Wroslaw and Vienna,
totally loved it there
enjoying with nary a care.
2006 came and gone,
a year to forgive,
a year to forget.
the gunman incident,
the great floodings;
BETA nearly doomed me,
thank goodness I broke free.
Then came 2007,
the year so bright
where I reached my apex,
my maximum height.
SYF was the defining moment,
the turning point,
where the choir's aspiration was finally realised.
The year quickly concluded,
the examinations ended,
but we all sensed the breath;
the silent breath before the storm.
2008, this very year,
the year which i shall forever hold dear,
the endless lessons,
the tireless teachers,
our choral finale,
our swan song.
From then on, it got rough
paper after paper,
boy, were they tough.
frustration, its hopeless
night lessons, they're endless
the days leaked away;
my mind was ready to burst.
It was time, we delved in
papers--both thick and thin.
Some interesting, some hard, some easy, some boring
nevertheless we started poring (over them)
The weeks drained away,
how joyful it was
as the final paper
ended--huzzah!
Little celebrations abound, though
prom: over too soon.
With the year's ending
the end looms...
I would like to thank my teachers and friends
who have walked me through these four years
without whom I would never been able to find my two feet
without whom there would be forever unallayed fears...
bye~
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Quiz~
k, so i've been made to do this quiz...~so here goes.
TYPE YOUR FIRST NAME WITH YOUR:
1)Fingers: jinghan
2)Chin: ji nvb nbn
3)One finger, eyes closed: jinghdb
4)Elbow: jinghan
5)Nose(!): jinghan
6)Palm:jinghan
I. List 4 random items you posess: laptop, handphone, ipod, wallet.
II. Slept on the back of a car before?: definite.
III. Dyed/cut your hair recently?: no.
IV. Four people you look up to the most: mum, dad, t'chers, friends (dunno how to pick, so i generalised).
V. Pets owned currently (numerical): none.
VI. Black or white?: contrast is great.
VII. Most played character? Game?: spartan 117, halo trilogy.
VIII. Stuck on the island with a friend or 5 aquaintances? Choose one.: a friend.
IX. Three aspects that define me: i honestly don't know.
X. If you were given a superpower what would it be?: america! joking...erm telekinetic.
XI. Last person spoken to: mum.
XII. Last person I said "love you" to: don't even ask.
XIII. First 5 words that appear in my head: wow, i, hope, for, something.
XIV. Things i could do better: lots. too much.
XV. Like the way you are?: i'm fine.
XVI. Pick: summer or winter?: winter.
XVII. Rain or snow?: snow.
XVIII. Water or ice?: water.
XIX. Odd things about me: am i? really dunno...
XX. Two bad habits: lazy, occassionally sluggish.
XXI. Biggest pet peeve: dunno.
Tag 6 pple: too lazy to. but if you wish, you may do it ^^for pple with too much time on their hands~
bye~
TYPE YOUR FIRST NAME WITH YOUR:
1)Fingers: jinghan
2)Chin: ji nvb nbn
3)One finger, eyes closed: jinghdb
4)Elbow: jinghan
5)Nose(!): jinghan
6)Palm:jinghan
I. List 4 random items you posess: laptop, handphone, ipod, wallet.
II. Slept on the back of a car before?: definite.
III. Dyed/cut your hair recently?: no.
IV. Four people you look up to the most: mum, dad, t'chers, friends (dunno how to pick, so i generalised).
V. Pets owned currently (numerical): none.
VI. Black or white?: contrast is great.
VII. Most played character? Game?: spartan 117, halo trilogy.
VIII. Stuck on the island with a friend or 5 aquaintances? Choose one.: a friend.
IX. Three aspects that define me: i honestly don't know.
X. If you were given a superpower what would it be?: america! joking...erm telekinetic.
XI. Last person spoken to: mum.
XII. Last person I said "love you" to: don't even ask.
XIII. First 5 words that appear in my head: wow, i, hope, for, something.
XIV. Things i could do better: lots. too much.
XV. Like the way you are?: i'm fine.
XVI. Pick: summer or winter?: winter.
XVII. Rain or snow?: snow.
XVIII. Water or ice?: water.
XIX. Odd things about me: am i? really dunno...
XX. Two bad habits: lazy, occassionally sluggish.
XXI. Biggest pet peeve: dunno.
Tag 6 pple: too lazy to. but if you wish, you may do it ^^for pple with too much time on their hands~
bye~
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
WOO~!
did anyone see this coming?
guess not.
after 4 gruelling weeks of EXAMS~the GCE Os~its over! haha. time has come that i get to SLACK!
k. today's paper concerns PHY/CHEM mcq. pretty ok actually. finished in 30 mins, thn took 20 mins to check (unnecessary), and used the final 10 to shade. when it was done, i was so happy...no more homework, no more tuition, no more lessons...haha!
went with tb, sam and hanwen to the latter's home. played mahjong for 2-odd hours (improving!). almost won once. aft that went with sam for lunch, thn coming home where i am now.
later going to see the choir. nice to be back to the norm. problem is, after that, what to do? play halo3 or blazing angels on xbox360 everyday? not too sure abt that...
+plus, i am gonna put up a new skin for this blog. or probably put up some music. time for some revamp...watch this space!
seeya~
guess not.
after 4 gruelling weeks of EXAMS~the GCE Os~its over! haha. time has come that i get to SLACK!
k. today's paper concerns PHY/CHEM mcq. pretty ok actually. finished in 30 mins, thn took 20 mins to check (unnecessary), and used the final 10 to shade. when it was done, i was so happy...no more homework, no more tuition, no more lessons...haha!
went with tb, sam and hanwen to the latter's home. played mahjong for 2-odd hours (improving!). almost won once. aft that went with sam for lunch, thn coming home where i am now.
later going to see the choir. nice to be back to the norm. problem is, after that, what to do? play halo3 or blazing angels on xbox360 everyday? not too sure abt that...
+plus, i am gonna put up a new skin for this blog. or probably put up some music. time for some revamp...watch this space!
seeya~
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dawn of a new era
Sorry this post came so late... 
courtesy of http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/mizgeek85/barack-obama-bw-1.jpg
On the 4th of November, 2008, Americans at home and abroad took to polling stations and cast their ballot for the 44th President of the United States of America. After tense moments of waiting and hoping, CNN announced the projected winner--Senator Barack Obama. The world celebrated: change has finally come. I myself was elated with the shattering of a racial divide, still running deep in the world's most powerful nation.
Kenya declared a public holiday; residents of Obama, Japan, celebrate the victory of their namesake. Everywhere, people cheered for a better USA, a better world.
President-elect Obama then made an acceptance speech in Grant Park, Chicago. About 200,000 people watched, and were moved, by his powerful speech. The whole world watched as well, inspired and emboldened with the words of hope, unity, faith and change.
"The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there I promise you--we as a people will get there." Obama stated, acknowledging the fact that he would be inheriting an America battered by two wars, with failing international trust and most importanly, consumed by the global credit crunch.
Even rival John McCain, who had earlier criticised Obama's ideals at every notch, had been gracious. He called upon people, in his concessionary speech, to band together as one America and help the new President-elect to bring about the change that is urgently needed. Months of bitter rivalry has not soured the graciousness that makes American politics so special.
So now, our political faith will be tested, and my hope is that Obama can help bring America, and indeed the world, back into balance, a hope I think is echoed the world over.
As he had stated in his campaign website http://www.barackobama.com/, "I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington...I'm asking you to believe in yours". Yes we can.
Best of wishes, President-elect Obama. Change has come.
http://www.neublack.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/shepard-fairey-barack-obama-1.jpgSaturday, November 1, 2008
a birthday thank-you
a final footnote for today. the most wonderous birthday i've got. completely unexpected. the punches which really did not really reach its destination, haha. and the numerous birthday wishes, never to forget. totally unforgettable.
a big, big THANK YOU to the following:
a big, big THANK YOU to the following:
erika
tuanboon
zibin
lydia
yuling
samuel
yinghong
dawn
amanda
priscilla
jiamin
jasper
debbie
estee
xianda
yiliang
bryan
alvin
umar
huimin
warren
ms kwek
joel
ashley
wenqing
if you were part of this but are not mentioned, i sincerely apologise. stm i guess. thank you all!
--defying someone with willpower is akin to defying to the laws of physics--
10 days more~
ok so this may seem atypical, blogging in the middle of the biggest, most important exam of my life, but i think its also beneficial to one's mental health...though it may not be analogous to speaking to a psychy.
things are actually picking up pretty well...though i am rather miffed abt my physics--magnitude is SO NOT equivalent to distance! Magnitude is merely a measure of the SIZE of force. but otherwise, things seem to be on track, and i still have 40 marks to fight for (science) in 10 days' time.
at least the worst of it is over, and i can breathe with greater ease...
~oh when this is over, how exultant i shall be, conquering a test so proving of one's academic prowess~
--defying someone with willpower is akin to defying the laws of physics--:)
things are actually picking up pretty well...though i am rather miffed abt my physics--magnitude is SO NOT equivalent to distance! Magnitude is merely a measure of the SIZE of force. but otherwise, things seem to be on track, and i still have 40 marks to fight for (science) in 10 days' time.
at least the worst of it is over, and i can breathe with greater ease...
~oh when this is over, how exultant i shall be, conquering a test so proving of one's academic prowess~
--defying someone with willpower is akin to defying the laws of physics--:)
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