I just received a brochure sent by SIM informing me of this Master programme that RMIT University is offering. It's call Master of Finance.
Honestly it sounds tempting and I thought it's pretty relevant to my field of work. What will be the damage? Whopping $25,680 for a 2 years course!
Or should I forget Masters and consider FRM (Financial Risk Management) paper instead? But I think I'm too late for FRM preparation as exams is near to end of the year. Which means I've only about 8 months to study! Not feasible man. As for the Master of Finance, class will commence in August and I've up till June to think if I should register for it.
Well, seriously I'm not too sure whether I'm ready for this upgrade. I know I should somehow embrace it but I guess there're too much things occupying my mind and I can't focus on what I really want for now.
Hmm, food for my thoughts again.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Soul recuperation
At long last, my battered soul is able to recuperate in its nest at home today. Yeah it's one of those rarest Sundays that I choose to stay at home. It's quite a different experience compared to the usual on-the-go kinda Sundays. Simply rejuvenating.
For this, Dan has to be abandoned today. Ha! I know he'll understand though.
Well, the truth is my being is unwell. Whether physically or mentally, I guess I'm really exasperated. It's one of those moments that I crave for a little space to reflect on myself and nurse my wounds. It's one of those moments that I need to take a step back and recompose my amalgamated thoughts for the past week.
I'm glad I did it.
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure." - George Melton
For this, Dan has to be abandoned today. Ha! I know he'll understand though.
Well, the truth is my being is unwell. Whether physically or mentally, I guess I'm really exasperated. It's one of those moments that I crave for a little space to reflect on myself and nurse my wounds. It's one of those moments that I need to take a step back and recompose my amalgamated thoughts for the past week.
I'm glad I did it.
"Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure." - George Melton
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Timbre Affair
Check out Timbre located at The Arts House! They have another outlet at The Substation, in which both outlets exude a different pub-like feel . The former is more of a lounge feel and the latter a more laid-back and beach-like feel. Nevertheless, it still make people feel cosy and reclined.
My colleagues and I had an awesome time. Phew! What a powerful let-loose activity to do after a week's work filled with crunches and lethargicness!
PICTURES!
My colleagues and I had an awesome time. Phew! What a powerful let-loose activity to do after a week's work filled with crunches and lethargicness!
PICTURES!
I can't believe February is coming to an end. The month that I was hopeful of is closing its chapter soon. The month that provided me an aperture to the reality of work, the cruel reality...
What lurks ahead? Uncertainty, anxiety, fearfulness, trials and tribulations. A stronger me.
What lurks ahead? Uncertainty, anxiety, fearfulness, trials and tribulations. A stronger me.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Amalgamated emotions
As I listened to my body, I could feel it slowly ripping away and enunciating different rhythms of notions and varied intensities.
It is all these inter-woven thoughts that make me wholesome again. I can't survive without immensed thoughts, of which these exude its own woes for me to ponder in depthfulness which make me what I am now.
My intricacies never come easy to unknot, no matter how much I strive. Sometimes, I'm lost being myself. When being surfaced, I'm quite simplistic and perky. But when being self-probed, I can't detect my true self.
This self-disentangling process is sort of tearing me apart. I find it laborious to feel anymore.
I guess my body has been strained and made frail, and of course my precious soul and perplexed mind. I know that I'm not doing a service to myself but I hope things will be better soon. I should be grateful for all the beautiful things that had befall on me in the past.
All I wish for is for my amalgamated feelings to disperse and fall into the right place now. Yes now.
It is all these inter-woven thoughts that make me wholesome again. I can't survive without immensed thoughts, of which these exude its own woes for me to ponder in depthfulness which make me what I am now.
My intricacies never come easy to unknot, no matter how much I strive. Sometimes, I'm lost being myself. When being surfaced, I'm quite simplistic and perky. But when being self-probed, I can't detect my true self.
This self-disentangling process is sort of tearing me apart. I find it laborious to feel anymore.
I guess my body has been strained and made frail, and of course my precious soul and perplexed mind. I know that I'm not doing a service to myself but I hope things will be better soon. I should be grateful for all the beautiful things that had befall on me in the past.
All I wish for is for my amalgamated feelings to disperse and fall into the right place now. Yes now.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Valentine
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the true meaning of Valentine?
Valentine:
1. a card or message, usually amatory or sentimental but sometimes satirical or comical, or a token or gift sent by one person to another on Valentine Day, sometimes anonymously.
2. a sweetheart chosen or greeted on this day.
3. a written or other artistic work, message, token, etc., expressing affection for something or someone
4. Saint, died a.d. c270, Christian martyr at Rome.
5. Also, Valentinus. pope a.d. 827.
6. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “strong.”
Interestingly, this word was named after this person call Saint Valentine! Read on...
Lovers and the greeting card industry may have Geoffrey Chaucer to thank for the holiday that warms the coldest month. Although reference books abound with mentions of Roman festivals from which Valentine's Day may derive, Jack B. Oruch has shown that no evidence supports these connections and that Chaucer was probably the first to link the saint's day with the custom of choosing sweethearts. No such link has been found before the writings of Chaucer and several literary contemporaries who also mention it, but after them the association becomes widespread. It seems likely that Chaucer, the most imaginative of the group, invented it. The fullest and perhaps earliest description of the Valentine's Day tradition occurs in Chaucer's Parlement of Foules, composed around 1380, which takes place "on Seynt Valentynes day,/Whan every foul cometh there to chese [choose] his make [mate]."
Great, I learnt something. And no, we're not planning to celebrate and grace Valentine's Day lavishly. It's just not our style, or probably just me cuz at least Dan suggested meeting up for dinner tomorrow. I hope he doesn't do anything foolish. Ha. :)
Valentine:
1. a card or message, usually amatory or sentimental but sometimes satirical or comical, or a token or gift sent by one person to another on Valentine Day, sometimes anonymously.
2. a sweetheart chosen or greeted on this day.
3. a written or other artistic work, message, token, etc., expressing affection for something or someone
4. Saint, died a.d. c270, Christian martyr at Rome.
5. Also, Valentinus. pope a.d. 827.
6. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “strong.”
Interestingly, this word was named after this person call Saint Valentine! Read on...
Lovers and the greeting card industry may have Geoffrey Chaucer to thank for the holiday that warms the coldest month. Although reference books abound with mentions of Roman festivals from which Valentine's Day may derive, Jack B. Oruch has shown that no evidence supports these connections and that Chaucer was probably the first to link the saint's day with the custom of choosing sweethearts. No such link has been found before the writings of Chaucer and several literary contemporaries who also mention it, but after them the association becomes widespread. It seems likely that Chaucer, the most imaginative of the group, invented it. The fullest and perhaps earliest description of the Valentine's Day tradition occurs in Chaucer's Parlement of Foules, composed around 1380, which takes place "on Seynt Valentynes day,/Whan every foul cometh there to chese [choose] his make [mate]."
Great, I learnt something. And no, we're not planning to celebrate and grace Valentine's Day lavishly. It's just not our style, or probably just me cuz at least Dan suggested meeting up for dinner tomorrow. I hope he doesn't do anything foolish. Ha. :)
Sunday, February 10, 2008
CNY Extravaganza
1st day of CNY...
Mum and Dad
With mum
My 3 nieces - Lydia, Tabitha and Zann
With cutie pie Zann
3rd day of CNY @ James's place...
Jan, Dawn, myself and Sharon
The ladies again...
Ronald, Hong Wei, Alvin, Junxiang, Eddy and Malvin
Group pic with the host James!Saturday, February 9, 2008
Carnivoral CNY
I've been consuming too many meaty dishes this New Year!
Totally guilt-stricken and sinful, but it's not by choice really. It's CHINESE NEW YEAR! Everyone cooks lots of meat to host guests. So who cares right? Indulge first, lose the pounds later! Ha!
I'm going James's house to bai nian with my colleagues later, and attending a bbq gathering with Dan's close friends later in the evening!
At least a day that sounds more exciting than the past 2 days. :)
Totally guilt-stricken and sinful, but it's not by choice really. It's CHINESE NEW YEAR! Everyone cooks lots of meat to host guests. So who cares right? Indulge first, lose the pounds later! Ha!
I'm going James's house to bai nian with my colleagues later, and attending a bbq gathering with Dan's close friends later in the evening!
At least a day that sounds more exciting than the past 2 days. :)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Birthday dinner @ Miss U Cafe
I'm 27 years 1 day old today!
I dig Miss U Cafe! I love its laid-back and quiet ambience. Somewhere you can relish enticing food and enjoy a nice wine chit-chatting session. Somewhere to shun away from the rowdy crowd in town. That's what I like about the place.
Miss U Cafe is along Upper Changi Road
A must try! Calamari Fritto...
My order - Grilled Sea Bream with mushroom Ragu
Dan's order! Clams and Mussels pasta
In the midst of unwrapping my birthday gift..
Orh...
There it goes... Thanks Dan!
Zen MP3 player from Creative!
Time really ticks fast today. I'd a half day in office and proceeded home. I wanted to go for a run but was subdued by the fatigue monster instead and ended up sleeping for almost 2 hours before I wake up for dinner. Dinner was nothing elaborate as I already had reunion dinner last week, but was still good of course. Mum's cooking is unbeatable!
I'm not too looking forward to New Year visitings though for it's nothing new. It's just a good CNY break for all of us that's all and I know before we realised, it'll be all over soon, as usual.
Wishing all a prosperous year loaded with endless wealth and good health!
I dig Miss U Cafe! I love its laid-back and quiet ambience. Somewhere you can relish enticing food and enjoy a nice wine chit-chatting session. Somewhere to shun away from the rowdy crowd in town. That's what I like about the place.
Miss U Cafe is along Upper Changi Road
A must try! Calamari Fritto...
My order - Grilled Sea Bream with mushroom Ragu
Dan's order! Clams and Mussels pasta
In the midst of unwrapping my birthday gift..
Orh...
There it goes... Thanks Dan!
Zen MP3 player from Creative!
Time really ticks fast today. I'd a half day in office and proceeded home. I wanted to go for a run but was subdued by the fatigue monster instead and ended up sleeping for almost 2 hours before I wake up for dinner. Dinner was nothing elaborate as I already had reunion dinner last week, but was still good of course. Mum's cooking is unbeatable!
I'm not too looking forward to New Year visitings though for it's nothing new. It's just a good CNY break for all of us that's all and I know before we realised, it'll be all over soon, as usual.
Boy do I sound dispiriting! I shall attempt to brighten up by watching some entertaining shows on TV later. Hee hee...
Wishing all a prosperous year loaded with endless wealth and good health!
GONG XI FA CAI!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
I've grown up again
Spot on! It's exactly 12am reflected on my laptop time now. And here's wishing myself a big
*Makes a silent wish*
I feel sort of overwhelmed now, although I know it's not exactly a big deal turning another year older. But one thing for sure, this statistic comes along with more expectations and responsibilities and I wanna conquer them all!
27 years into this earth...
I've loved and resented.
I've learnt from painful mistakes and have emerged stronger.
I've experienced countless bliss and is thankful for it.
I've fought a hard battle for myself.
I've come so far as a better person.
I'm glad I've grown up again!
I know I should sleep now but I feel extremely hyper-active! Woo hoo!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
*Makes a silent wish*
I feel sort of overwhelmed now, although I know it's not exactly a big deal turning another year older. But one thing for sure, this statistic comes along with more expectations and responsibilities and I wanna conquer them all!
27 years into this earth...
I've loved and resented.
I've learnt from painful mistakes and have emerged stronger.
I've experienced countless bliss and is thankful for it.
I've fought a hard battle for myself.
I've come so far as a better person.
I'm glad I've grown up again!
I know I should sleep now but I feel extremely hyper-active! Woo hoo!
Monday, February 4, 2008
About Facebook...
To be frank, I find myself getting somewhat hooked on Facebook these days. Yes, what I mean is I surf Facebook almost everyday, although I know that there's actually nothing much about it.
But of course I must admit Facebook is nevertheless an ingenious invention in creating a fun element between strangers or friends you know in the virtual world. You can hug, kiss, bless and do almost anything to anyone virtually. Isn't it intriguing?
Till now, I have never-ending applications/requests to attend to, despite ignoring dozens of it. Can't it stop coming in?! I found out the reasons soonafter. Everytime someone invites me to add an application or do a quiz, I need to invite 10 or 15 people more in order I'm permitted to perform the quiz to see the results or possess the application in my Facebook profile. Despite knowing this 'trap', I seemed to be obligingly doing it. Argh! It's so irritating! Well, that's so far the only downside I find about Facebook.
Some of the quizzes I took and what they disclose about me which might not be necessarily true of course..
How Romantic Are You?
You are a CASUAL ROMANTIC
You have your moments. When the time is right, and the mood is perfect, your best comes out. Your job is to ensure that the time is always right and the mood is always perfect. Control that and you'll be a TIMELESS ROMANTIC.
What Kind of Lover Are You?
I'm "The Guru"!
When it comes to the bedroom, you know everything. From how to please your mate to feng shui-ing the dresser, you could teach a seminar. And maybe you do. For you, sex is about the experience, which you're liable to have had over and over and over. Be proud, this is clearly the coolest answer in this quiz. Unless you lied to get to this answer, then be very ashamed.
What Is Your Ideal Lover?
I need "The Guru"!
You need someone who knows their way around the bedroom. And the living room floor. And the backseat of a Volkswagon. The point is that you are looking for an experienced lover to take you to the next level. Most importantly, you don't want someone you have to teach. Though with the level of experience in the room, some teacher-student role-playing wouldn't be out of the question.
What Type of Person do you Attract?
You're stunning intellect and love of sci-fi and video games allures the geeks like nothing else. Maybe it is the sparkle in your eye that makes them want to text you, who knows. Geeks make good partners, but tend to be arguementative. If you are a TRUE geek magnet, you will know if that was spelled correctly, and actually care. If it is a bad-boy/bad-girl you are seeking, you are barking up the wrong tree, unless they are just 'bad' behind a PS2 console.
What Flower Are You?
I'm Petunia.
You are a tried and trusted friend who will be there for your friends when they need you. But you have a tendency to be nervous about doing things that go against the norm.
What Colour Are You?
I'm red. The color of romance and emotion - you sure know a thing or two about passion. While often associated with anger, you represent the truth in human emotion. You stand for blood, fire and power. While even considered a major symbol of good luck in Oriental cultures, you symbolize leadership and valor - power that cannot be easily conquered.
What Age do you Act?
Xann is a middle-aged manic.
Definitely not that spring chicken anymore but definitely know how to hang with the younger generation when you want to. That little party animal is buried but definitely not too deep!
Your Sex IQ
My Sex IQ is 150.
You are a fairly knowledgeable source on sex. You understand the ins and outs of the act, but sometimes you find it tough to read your partner's minds, a skill that is known by very few. With a little more experience however, you will be a sage on the subject.
What Kind of Guy Will You Fall For?
I would fall for a Macho Man.
Your man is a true guy with big biceps and six-pack abs to boot. He loves sports, beer, and poker. Your Mr. Perfect lives on adrenaline and is brawny and rough around the edges. Although he may not always notice when you get a new haircut or are wearing special dress, your man loves you as much as he knows how, and tries his best to show you. He is pretty old-fashioned and therefore insists on always paying for you, and he is sure to always make you feel like a lady. Although it may seem like he'd rather watch a football game with his buds than take a moonlit walk with you, inside his rough, hunky exterior is a good heart and a solid partner, and that's just the way you like him.
And so on and so-forth... there're endless quizzes available for you to do I tell you. Though Facebook is not too user-friendly, I still somehow like its interesting qualities. At least I know I'll still surf Facebook in a long while before something else is invented to take over its place. Hah.
But of course I must admit Facebook is nevertheless an ingenious invention in creating a fun element between strangers or friends you know in the virtual world. You can hug, kiss, bless and do almost anything to anyone virtually. Isn't it intriguing?
Till now, I have never-ending applications/requests to attend to, despite ignoring dozens of it. Can't it stop coming in?! I found out the reasons soonafter. Everytime someone invites me to add an application or do a quiz, I need to invite 10 or 15 people more in order I'm permitted to perform the quiz to see the results or possess the application in my Facebook profile. Despite knowing this 'trap', I seemed to be obligingly doing it. Argh! It's so irritating! Well, that's so far the only downside I find about Facebook.
Some of the quizzes I took and what they disclose about me which might not be necessarily true of course..
How Romantic Are You?
You are a CASUAL ROMANTIC
You have your moments. When the time is right, and the mood is perfect, your best comes out. Your job is to ensure that the time is always right and the mood is always perfect. Control that and you'll be a TIMELESS ROMANTIC.
What Kind of Lover Are You?
I'm "The Guru"!
When it comes to the bedroom, you know everything. From how to please your mate to feng shui-ing the dresser, you could teach a seminar. And maybe you do. For you, sex is about the experience, which you're liable to have had over and over and over. Be proud, this is clearly the coolest answer in this quiz. Unless you lied to get to this answer, then be very ashamed.
What Is Your Ideal Lover?
I need "The Guru"!
You need someone who knows their way around the bedroom. And the living room floor. And the backseat of a Volkswagon. The point is that you are looking for an experienced lover to take you to the next level. Most importantly, you don't want someone you have to teach. Though with the level of experience in the room, some teacher-student role-playing wouldn't be out of the question.
What Type of Person do you Attract?
You're stunning intellect and love of sci-fi and video games allures the geeks like nothing else. Maybe it is the sparkle in your eye that makes them want to text you, who knows. Geeks make good partners, but tend to be arguementative. If you are a TRUE geek magnet, you will know if that was spelled correctly, and actually care. If it is a bad-boy/bad-girl you are seeking, you are barking up the wrong tree, unless they are just 'bad' behind a PS2 console.
What Flower Are You?
I'm Petunia.
You are a tried and trusted friend who will be there for your friends when they need you. But you have a tendency to be nervous about doing things that go against the norm.
What Colour Are You?
I'm red. The color of romance and emotion - you sure know a thing or two about passion. While often associated with anger, you represent the truth in human emotion. You stand for blood, fire and power. While even considered a major symbol of good luck in Oriental cultures, you symbolize leadership and valor - power that cannot be easily conquered.
What Age do you Act?
Xann is a middle-aged manic.
Definitely not that spring chicken anymore but definitely know how to hang with the younger generation when you want to. That little party animal is buried but definitely not too deep!
Your Sex IQ
My Sex IQ is 150.
You are a fairly knowledgeable source on sex. You understand the ins and outs of the act, but sometimes you find it tough to read your partner's minds, a skill that is known by very few. With a little more experience however, you will be a sage on the subject.
What Kind of Guy Will You Fall For?
I would fall for a Macho Man.
Your man is a true guy with big biceps and six-pack abs to boot. He loves sports, beer, and poker. Your Mr. Perfect lives on adrenaline and is brawny and rough around the edges. Although he may not always notice when you get a new haircut or are wearing special dress, your man loves you as much as he knows how, and tries his best to show you. He is pretty old-fashioned and therefore insists on always paying for you, and he is sure to always make you feel like a lady. Although it may seem like he'd rather watch a football game with his buds than take a moonlit walk with you, inside his rough, hunky exterior is a good heart and a solid partner, and that's just the way you like him.
And so on and so-forth... there're endless quizzes available for you to do I tell you. Though Facebook is not too user-friendly, I still somehow like its interesting qualities. At least I know I'll still surf Facebook in a long while before something else is invented to take over its place. Hah.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Early Reunion
It was rather exceptional to hold our reunion dinner earlier this year as my sister has flights to Dubai and Istanbul today till end of next week! Poor thing, having to spend CNY in foreign countries. Hee.
Anyways, it was simple but delicious fare for our reunion dinner yesterday. I'm still full now. Haha...
Anyways, it was simple but delicious fare for our reunion dinner yesterday. I'm still full now. Haha...
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Hopeful February
Alright, here are some reasons why I think February is going to be deemed as hopeful.
- I'm looking forward to Chinese New Year! The significant festival that belongs to Chinese which always fills everywhere with loud ambience and happy people. I'm going to expect some merry-making with relatives, colleagues and friends!
- It's a short month. Needless to say, with the Chinese New Year holidays plus February is a short month (though there's 29th this time), it means lesser working days!
- It's just 1 more month to March! Yes, to our long anticipated bonus that is. Show me my deserved rewards!
- I foresee a busy month with lots of meet-ups with my girlfriends to mark my 27th year's existence on this earth. ( I got the first treat from Yunwei and Yiwen already. Thanks ladies!)
- Finally, I'll be a year wiser soon. So, of course I'm hopeful, hopefully. :)
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