Well, its been awhile...how have you been?
Im back to my own quiet world. extremely busy with studies and FYP...never thought ill be THAT busy..guessed ive got lots of knowledge to catchup on after all that running around in Science Club.
Still havent had much time to really sit down for the whole day and think of things and sort out my life.
Research doesnt seem as interesting and dynamic as i thought...its intellectually stimulating, but sometimes ill get a terrible headache thinking about it. And...perhaps 3 years in Science Club does change me abit. Research totally starves me any hint of social life. These chemicals are really sapping all my time and energy away...geez
I seem to have split personalities. A sociable self and a quiet self...which is the real me? which part of me shall i develop? which path should i take?
So many things to think about...so little time. I need a holiday. It be nice to lie on a beach the whole day, looking at the boundless sea...ah..i miss the ocean.
Hmm. How have i changed over the years i wonder...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
in the blink of an eye.
A year has passed since i last blogged. Have no idea of this sudden thought to blog. I have been Science Club President for almost a year now and my term is coming to an end. Wow. Time flies. Lives change. My life has been nothing short of a surprise.
I do not have time to sit down and recollect my thoughts now. Perhaps soon...i will retreat from the world and rebuild myself once again :) but before that...let me stay on in this lively world and do the very best i can do improve this place.
After all the hustle bustle in this high profile life, I kinda miss the little cave ive came out from.
I do not have time to sit down and recollect my thoughts now. Perhaps soon...i will retreat from the world and rebuild myself once again :) but before that...let me stay on in this lively world and do the very best i can do improve this place.
After all the hustle bustle in this high profile life, I kinda miss the little cave ive came out from.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
that jazzy feeling
Ahh...chilling out with some good ol' jazz music in the silence of the night, drinking some hot chocolate and reading some research papers of my interest.
this is life in its beauty. and happiness in its simplicity.
NDU reservist. rag. research. studies. future planning.
still have to figure out some paths in my life as i lay out my possible plans. hmm. will need more time to think about it.
for my dreams. for my passion.
let nothing stand in my way! :)
this is life in its beauty. and happiness in its simplicity.
NDU reservist. rag. research. studies. future planning.
still have to figure out some paths in my life as i lay out my possible plans. hmm. will need more time to think about it.
for my dreams. for my passion.
let nothing stand in my way! :)
Sunday, June 07, 2009
As the cogwheels turn...
As the cogwheels turn, the fate of the subject unveils itself.
My life right now is amidst playing roles of gears and cogwheels in multiple events - SCAMP, Rag, Flag.
It definitely feels different to be part of a gear being turned compared to my previous roles of the machinist in command turning the gears in motion, but in doing so i have learnt many things in the responsibilities of both roles throughout the years in NUS.
The Gear
Gears differ in sizes and importance in the system. You can be a pheripheral gear that can be easily replaced or you can be a gear that is the epicentre of activities. It is up to oneself to prove that one can be up for the task as an important gear. And to do that, you have to fulfill your role efficiently and responsibly, even if you have to start off as the smallest and most unimportant of gears. If u cannot even perform the simplest of tasks, then you cannot be capable of more difficult ones. As a gear you are part of a larger mechanism, so do prepare to be flexible and be maneuvred around the system as the machinist reorganises the system.
Trust is a very important and probably the most difficult concept in any framework. Gears must trust each other that they can each perform their tasks and work together efficiently while fulfilling their own responsibilities. Gears must trust that the machinist knows what he is doing, vice versa.
The Machinist
The most important role in any operating system is the machinist. He who defines the motion of the system; he who defines the efficiency of the system; he who defines the purpose of the system.
One of the most important role of the machinist is to ensure that the right gear is being put in the right placed so that the gear has the opportunity to prove its capabilities and improve. Of course the machinist has to ensure that every gear is happy with the overall system and the specific roles that they play in maintaining the system. Diplomacy and Charisma plays an important role in maintaining morale. He must also be flexible as problems of different complications and magnitudes are bound to appear, each requiring a unique solution respectively.
The machinist has to make sure that every gear knows what it is supposed to do, takes pride in doing it, and be happy working with other gears as well. The most capable machinist brings the best out of the gears in his systems in working together. He cultivates the abilities of his gears such that the gears themselves will one day be capable enough to be an important gear, and even another machinist.
Easier said than done
Points mentioned above are the basic requirements a gear and a machinist must have to operate. There is no one size fit all specifics for the gear and machinist as different systems call for different combinations of capabilities and responsibilities. Many problems happen when roles of gears and machinist are not fulfilled effectively. A machinist may be so focused at a particular connection of gears that other gears may be neglected; A machinist may have lacked certain qualities that the specific system requires; or the machinist chose the wrong gears for the wrong purposes. Countlesss permutations of difficulties may happen from the machinist and gears and affect the whole operating system.
One of the qualities required to preempt problems coming would be far-sightedness and flexibility of the machinist. He will see possible problems and solve them resolutely before they snowball to uncontrollable proportions. He will also be flexible and patient to listen to criticisms and improve the system accordingly.
Both machinist and gears are by far no easy roles in different aspects as each of them play a role in the whole system. Any missing parts will cause problems, one way or another, differing in magnitude and complications.
Be it as the gear, or the machinist, do the best we can to fulfill the roles and responsibilities. Respect and take pride in our roles, no matter how big or small it might be. Be humble and learn from everyone in the team. Stand proud and do the best we can to earn the respect of others. Always remember, respect is to be earned through hard work and dedication towards every single task given to you.
My life right now is amidst playing roles of gears and cogwheels in multiple events - SCAMP, Rag, Flag.
It definitely feels different to be part of a gear being turned compared to my previous roles of the machinist in command turning the gears in motion, but in doing so i have learnt many things in the responsibilities of both roles throughout the years in NUS.
The Gear
Gears differ in sizes and importance in the system. You can be a pheripheral gear that can be easily replaced or you can be a gear that is the epicentre of activities. It is up to oneself to prove that one can be up for the task as an important gear. And to do that, you have to fulfill your role efficiently and responsibly, even if you have to start off as the smallest and most unimportant of gears. If u cannot even perform the simplest of tasks, then you cannot be capable of more difficult ones. As a gear you are part of a larger mechanism, so do prepare to be flexible and be maneuvred around the system as the machinist reorganises the system.
Trust is a very important and probably the most difficult concept in any framework. Gears must trust each other that they can each perform their tasks and work together efficiently while fulfilling their own responsibilities. Gears must trust that the machinist knows what he is doing, vice versa.
The Machinist
The most important role in any operating system is the machinist. He who defines the motion of the system; he who defines the efficiency of the system; he who defines the purpose of the system.
One of the most important role of the machinist is to ensure that the right gear is being put in the right placed so that the gear has the opportunity to prove its capabilities and improve. Of course the machinist has to ensure that every gear is happy with the overall system and the specific roles that they play in maintaining the system. Diplomacy and Charisma plays an important role in maintaining morale. He must also be flexible as problems of different complications and magnitudes are bound to appear, each requiring a unique solution respectively.
The machinist has to make sure that every gear knows what it is supposed to do, takes pride in doing it, and be happy working with other gears as well. The most capable machinist brings the best out of the gears in his systems in working together. He cultivates the abilities of his gears such that the gears themselves will one day be capable enough to be an important gear, and even another machinist.
Easier said than done
Points mentioned above are the basic requirements a gear and a machinist must have to operate. There is no one size fit all specifics for the gear and machinist as different systems call for different combinations of capabilities and responsibilities. Many problems happen when roles of gears and machinist are not fulfilled effectively. A machinist may be so focused at a particular connection of gears that other gears may be neglected; A machinist may have lacked certain qualities that the specific system requires; or the machinist chose the wrong gears for the wrong purposes. Countlesss permutations of difficulties may happen from the machinist and gears and affect the whole operating system.
One of the qualities required to preempt problems coming would be far-sightedness and flexibility of the machinist. He will see possible problems and solve them resolutely before they snowball to uncontrollable proportions. He will also be flexible and patient to listen to criticisms and improve the system accordingly.
Both machinist and gears are by far no easy roles in different aspects as each of them play a role in the whole system. Any missing parts will cause problems, one way or another, differing in magnitude and complications.
Be it as the gear, or the machinist, do the best we can to fulfill the roles and responsibilities. Respect and take pride in our roles, no matter how big or small it might be. Be humble and learn from everyone in the team. Stand proud and do the best we can to earn the respect of others. Always remember, respect is to be earned through hard work and dedication towards every single task given to you.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Lessons to learn
Im sure the Aware saga has caused much hype in the local news. Ive definitely learnt much from this incident, on managing and leading an organization, transparency, responsibility, welfare, respect, and understanding.
Words of wisdom by the DPM puts it across aptly...
"Well, I think all sides should take away the right lessons from this and focus on wanting to serve the community and do your best.
I think there will always be differences in society; it is a question of whether we can deal with them in a sensible way, learn how to accept one another's differences and still work together for the good of the society. There are people in our society with different views and if we push them too hard, there will be a push back from the other side. You are not going to resolve some of these differences because they are strongly held and you risk polarising the society if you push too hard.
I think if you believe that what you are doing is right, well, live a good life, do good work and persuade people by how you work and live rather than pushing your ideas in a much more pushy way.
I think there are ways where we can engage with society and still live with our differences."
Food for thought. To myself, remember this and learn from it. :)
oh and exams over!!!
time to start burning some fats!!!
and time to channel all my energy to RAG, FLAG, SCAMP!!!!!
ROCK ON SCIENCE FACULTY!!!
Words of wisdom by the DPM puts it across aptly...
"Well, I think all sides should take away the right lessons from this and focus on wanting to serve the community and do your best.
I think there will always be differences in society; it is a question of whether we can deal with them in a sensible way, learn how to accept one another's differences and still work together for the good of the society. There are people in our society with different views and if we push them too hard, there will be a push back from the other side. You are not going to resolve some of these differences because they are strongly held and you risk polarising the society if you push too hard.
I think if you believe that what you are doing is right, well, live a good life, do good work and persuade people by how you work and live rather than pushing your ideas in a much more pushy way.
I think there are ways where we can engage with society and still live with our differences."
Food for thought. To myself, remember this and learn from it. :)
oh and exams over!!!
time to start burning some fats!!!
and time to channel all my energy to RAG, FLAG, SCAMP!!!!!
ROCK ON SCIENCE FACULTY!!!
Friday, April 10, 2009
The crossroads of life
This is the time of his life.
23 years old,
Chemistry major,
passionate about his dreams,
determined of his goals,
yet uncertain about the paths in his life.
Ironic. But that is life.
He looks back.
A past so dark he would forever hide.
Yet from darkness within springs new hope, new determination.
A blinding light from his unwavering soul.
He hurls himself into the fray of life.
Healing old wounds, breaking new boundaries
Forming new bonds, cherishing old comrades.
Relooking into his past, while searching for his future.
So now he stands,
At yet another crossroad in life.
A decision that would alter his fate.
A chance to carve out his own future.
As the wheels of time turn,
The winds of change blows.
Which will be his destined path?
Or has the decision already been destined upon?
For his passion,
For his dreams,
For his goals,
For his future, he strives on.
With the promise he made to himself,
and the spirit that lives on within.
He shall never give up.
He will always move forward.
The future may not be certain.
But his heart is true.
He believes in his path,
And nothing will stand in his way.
23 years old,
Chemistry major,
passionate about his dreams,
determined of his goals,
yet uncertain about the paths in his life.
Ironic. But that is life.
He looks back.
A past so dark he would forever hide.
Yet from darkness within springs new hope, new determination.
A blinding light from his unwavering soul.
He hurls himself into the fray of life.
Healing old wounds, breaking new boundaries
Forming new bonds, cherishing old comrades.
Relooking into his past, while searching for his future.
So now he stands,
At yet another crossroad in life.
A decision that would alter his fate.
A chance to carve out his own future.
As the wheels of time turn,
The winds of change blows.
Which will be his destined path?
Or has the decision already been destined upon?
For his passion,
For his dreams,
For his goals,
For his future, he strives on.
With the promise he made to himself,
and the spirit that lives on within.
He shall never give up.
He will always move forward.
The future may not be certain.
But his heart is true.
He believes in his path,
And nothing will stand in his way.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
AWESOMENESS
ahahah...amidst all this hustle bustle stress...i chanced upon an interesting and quirky quote which might help me in the future. so here it goes:
AWESOMENESS
when you are sad, dont be sad, be awesome instead
LOL. wth is it...but it sorta makes some sense. No point brooding, worrying, stressing out cuz it will not tantamount to doing anything useful...so instead of wasting time and energy being negative.....
BE AWESOME INSTEAD!
:D
For my goals and dreams, fight on!
AWESOMENESS
when you are sad, dont be sad, be awesome instead
LOL. wth is it...but it sorta makes some sense. No point brooding, worrying, stressing out cuz it will not tantamount to doing anything useful...so instead of wasting time and energy being negative.....
BE AWESOME INSTEAD!
:D
For my goals and dreams, fight on!