Updates?

I have no idea what I can write about... I think I am just updating for the sake of doing it... Otherwise, people might think that I am dead or something... haha.. Too extreme. School has been messy and stressful. Not much time left to do anything else. No common time to meet for projects. No leisure time to rest and relax. Feeling tired and slightly depressed. Could be due to the fact that I have been waking up at 5:45am for the past 3 days. Could be due to the lack of sleep. Only 5 hours a day. I am tired. I am.

Anti-Stress Kit

Something I found when doing research for my Singapore Society module...

The Amish

Do you know what the Amish are? Basically, they are a group of people who lives in accordance to strict religious beliefs and do not use modern conveniences or invention. For example electricity...

There are approximately 150,000 Amish in North America. The largest group is in Holmes County, Ohio, with significant populations in Pennsylvania, northern Indiana and Iowa. Others are located in the eastern and mid-western states and Ontario, Canada.

The Amish are primarily farmers. Some, however, are carpenters and cabinet makers, blacksmiths, buggy and harness makers, all geared toward supporting the Amish lifestyle. Because farmland is expensive, and becoming increasingly scarce, some younger members have taken jobs in nearby factories and restaurants. Others work in general stores that provide the Amish community with goods necessary to their lifestyle that they cannot produce themselves.

Many of their conveniences were used in America’s 19th Century or earlier houses. Wood or coal fueled stoves provide heat. Cooking stoves are powered by propane, kerosene or wood. Kerosene or clear gas lamps provide light.

The Amish people do not pose for pictures because they believe that photographs violate the biblical teaching against making graven images (Exodus 20:4). Also, they are concerned that pictures will promote self-pride. They may put their hands or hats over their faces, look away or take evasive action to avoid having their picture taken.

Interesting huh.. If you are interested, you can visit this webbie http://www.amish.net/

In my opinion, the scenery is simply great. Well, nothing wrong with having people who are different from the main stream cosmopolitan 'robots'. Haha.. It adds variety to the world.

Human

Question Number 1 in sociology class

What does being 'human' means to you?

NOrmal....

I hope that things will be back to normal soon...

A Sinful Indulgence, A Incurable Fetish

When I arrive at Orchard for a meeting at Orchard of Hope today, I decided that I should answer the call of nature, URGENTLY! And so I went over to wheelock place... Somehow, instead of using the usual front entrance, I stumble upon the entrance at the back. Apparently it leads to the 'basement' of Borders. (yes.. I did not know there was a 'basement') I went in and headed decisively for the escalator to bring me to the ladies. However, on my way, I found a whole new world. PAPERCHASE DESIGNER STATIONERY I went crazy! I went around the area mumbling to myself... I hope it wasn't audible. 'So gorgeous! So gorgeous! Oh my goodness, oh my goodness....' Something like that. Wait a minute. I was suppose to be really 'urgent'. Answering the call of nature. Heck. I spent 30 minutes browsing before I bought 2 notebooks. $11............................................................. each Haha... I cannot help it. One. They are gorgeous. Two. They're notebooks! Three. I collect notebooks. Four. I just keep them. Five. No, I am not crazy.

Six. I want more of them. PAPERCHASE DESIGNER STATIONERY

Random Thoughts

First week of school coming to an end soon.. Still trying to find my footing.. So glad to see all my crazy friends again. This semester seems to be so much more relaxed than the last. At least for now it seems. No more weekly reports to write and I am really thankful for that. Cannot believe that it is already 2005. Another year older, but I don't think I am wiser. Somehow, I hope that I can always remain a younger child without much to think about. Maybe then I would have the courage to do a lot more things without being afraid of embarrassing myself or failing. Isn't that right? As we grow older, we tend to think about the consequences before doing anything. "Will I hurt myself? What if I broke my neck? Is it dangerous?" When we were younger, we seldom think about all that. We just go out, enjoy ourselves and have a great time. The past week have been quite emotional for me... I haven't been able to think clearly yet. One thing I know is that I cannot wait for the projects to start. I think I need the adrenaline rush to keep my energy level high... All the last minute work and excitement! I think I may have gone slightly insane. Or maybe I have always been mad.

The pen is mightier than the sword

A few paragraph of words can cause some serious misunderstandings and conflicts. No wonder we have to study basic media writing in school. A full stop, a comma, or a semi colon in the wrong place can cause serious trouble. A love letter can become a hate letter. Amazing. I am a frank person. Please do not read between the lines. Please do not try to analyse what I am saying, for the words spoken are usually the truth. Pardon me for being harsh, pardon me for being frank. That's the real me. Have you seen it?

An Afterthought

Dear u-know-who, I believe you want to know how I feel about it. I figure this is perhaps the best way to express myself. Do you ever have the foreboding feeling that something strange is about to happen? That is how I felt when I saw you at Orchard Park after the countdown party. Why do you think I walked away even before you could say anything? Your message didn't really came as a surprise. I was half expecting it after what happened at the park - the faint sign of embarrassment and anxiety on your face. But I thought I had to act 'blur', solely for the benefit of the friendship that we share. I felt strange and weird. It never occur to me that this would happen. Like how someone described it, 'it's almost like your cousin saying that he likes you'. This is the best description. Have I been so blind that I didn't see those tiny hints and actions that reflected things beyond friendship? My answer is yes. Perhaps there wasn't any, but people say there are. Now that things are different, I do not know how to behave in front of you anymore. Things would not be natural.

It is not wrong for you to send me that message. Afterall, I believe in fighting for what you believe in and grabbing every opportunities available.

Let just see how things would work out in a few more weeks or even months.

That's all I have and can say.