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Sunday, 31 January 2010
It did change overnight. First thing first. My mind is made up of taking Physics instead of Biology for the next two years of my life. So, say bye to my beloved Human Organs and Body Functions =( I'll see you soon in university, or so I hope. Why? Simply because I have to choose what I like to be able to grasp the content and understand the subjects. And after some soul-searching, I found that I prefer Physics than those DNA and RNA and microscopic building blocks of life. And there goes my choice xD Okay, next. After what seemed like a horrible first day in JC, miraculously I started to feel the sense of acceptance in NJC! *awe* On the 2nd day, I actually got along with this outgoing guy in my OG. And actually that wasn't expected. Well, it proved advantageous to me. Since he is a proactive person in initiating communication, I guess I got my benefit of getting more outgoing to the OGLs and the other OG members in my group too! Haha what's better is that we get along well also! And so some OGLs had finally got to know me. And of course that made me talk more to people, and yes, able to make new friends. And the fun seems to start in this orientation xD So, yes I hope this will be fun for the next 3 days. And hopefully I get to know more friends, to make up my loss in the first day xD And hopefully I will treasure these few moments, since "this period will be the only relaxing period in your 2 years here", as quoted from my OGLs, I forgot who. Haha. Meanwhile, my secondary schoolmates, who must have been separated to different JCs and Polytechnics, I hope you guys have a great year ahead too. And all the best in getting used to the new environment. Haha, because I'm going through the same thing as well. Okay, time to sleep, or I may not wake up on time tomorrow. Thursday, 28 January 2010
The mark of a new road ahead. Been a hectic time few weeks before. Finding new residence, Moving things into there, And of course mental preparation for JC. I got posted into NJC. Sounds like something I wanted long ago. But you see, I suddenly realised something. I'm the only one from my school, and most probably all the people from good schools who managed to enrol there are with some of their friends. I was TOTALLY right. So during break, I already expected how I would be. Although I managed to talk one or two of them during orientation period, But during break time they re-grouped to their respective secondary schools. In which I had nowhere to 're-group' at. So I only found a chair somewhere not far from the Hall, and took some nap. Oh, there's an Indonesian there. She's from Cedar Girls [haiz]. Haha I thought I wouldn't find Indonesians in JC, much less in NJC. But hey, she's from a top school after all == Another example is during the H2 Biology Briefing. The only person I talked to was in Arts stream, so forget about him going with me. I went to the venue alone == And I was stranded in the middle of a hive of supranatural-brains. Even as I tried conversing with a guy who seemed to be on his own as well [though I am sure he has some friends from the same school. I confirmed this.], he replied quite succintly. ==' *after the end of Biology briefing* Councillor: If you have briefings about your Arts subjects, please proceed to the respective venues. If not, you are free to go home. Me [to the guy next to me]: Hey, so if we are in Science, we can go home right ? =D Him: Yea, I guess [without looking fully at me] Me: ......... *takes off from the chair* So you see? ==' Somehow I feel they just don't wanna talk to students from normal neighbourhood schools. Snobbish people. But again, that could be a one-sided opinion of mine. They probably are just shy and prefer to stay in their own groupings. But if I think again, they may just be refusing to talk to me. Ok, let's not think further. It was different from when I started secondary school life. On the first day, I met a group of friendly Malay guys who gladly invited me to hang out with them. So there I was, starting with a group of friends already. But these were different. Other than only look like sticking to their own schools, I find that some of them also don't really wanna talk to people. While I found from my friends from other JC which need more cut-off points than NJC, contain very outgoing people. Which is very nice. I used to believe in the opposite, But maybe being a big fish in a small pond is better than being a small fish in a big pond after all. Friends said people will get more sociable soon enough. But really, now I should've chosen being a fish in 'a smaller pond'. NJC is 'one hell of a pond'! And as if this wasn't big enough for me, I'm now stuck between choosing H2 Biology or H2 Physics. If I take up H2 Physics, I'm afraid I can't understand some of the topics. No, MOST of them. Somemore I only get B3. That is also because I worked like hardcore for it during O Level period. I thought H2 Biology would be about human body and etc, something which I like and helped me get my marks in O Level, but it turned out that it's all about molecular genetics, microscopic creatures, and cellular mechanism and etc. Nothing about human organs. These subjects in H2 Biology are actually those that pulled me down during O Level as well. And the teacher mentioned about the requirement: Unlimited Memory. "If you are happy getting A1 in O level Bio, don't. You've yet to be challenged." ..... SOMEONE HELP ME SHOW THE LIGHT! Monday, 11 January 2010
God's spirit was on me. I only have Him to thank when the results was released. With 5 A1s and 1 A2s, it's certainly wasn't me who was doing the paper. His hands were writing the paper through me. Although I didn't meet my target for Biology with an A2 and Physics with B3, that doesn't really matter much. Achieving an A1 in English itself was out of my expectation. Totally. And all thanks to Him and Him only. My much appreciation also goes to all teachers who have put up with me for the last 4 years in FTPSS. Without their guide, I wouldn't have been this far. Same goes to friends. Without you guys, there won't be Kevin like what I am now. You filled my four years in Singapore and FTPSS with much colour. Class 3E1 2008/4E1 2009 especially. Memories with you guys will be remembered all my life. Anyway here are some memorable stuff from my last year in FTPSS. Learnings from teacher, other than the subjects: Ms. Wylde, English: The true gentleman does not preach what he practises till he has practised what he preaches. Mdm. Liza, Malay: Even after failures you can always get up again. Mr. Sim, Emath and Amath: Teachers, no matter how much they push the students to work, cannot help them if the students themselves don't realise the need to work for their own results. Mrs. Graetz, Biology: Knowledge is power indeed, and that imagination is better than knowledge xD Ms. Chen, Chemistry: Never be complacent. Hardwork wins over your intelligence. Mr. Tham, Physics: It's better not to confront the Laws directly, but I thought maybe I can try to go over it. Haha. Mdm. Rozainah, Social Studies: Punishments from teachers are normally for the students' own good. Ms. Kaur, Geography and Form Teacher: A friend in need, is a friend indeed.:) Memorable Quotes From teachers: Ms. Wylde: "Kevin, you uncool boy. You don't know Bob Marley?!" <-- I'll learn how to be cool next time, Ms. Wylde. Haha. Mdm. Liza: "DOn't give up YET, Kevin. You can pass." <--- I'll never give up on my failing subject anymore, Cikgu. Mr. Sim: "In the end, it's your own result ah.", "Get out!", and "I said no means no." [No offense Mr. Sim but this will really remind me of the good old days in your lesson xD] Mrs. Graetz: "Read your textbook!" <-- Textbooks are indeed a great source for knowledge. Thanks for that reminder Mrs. Graetz xD Ms. Chen: "Don't be complacent!" and "If you don't know, slap yourself." <-- Haha, classic! Mr. Tham: "If I photocopy for you, I'll get a Lawsuit ah. $30000!" and "The State is very powerful ah. Very."<- Mr. Tham, you always remind me indirectly not to offend the Law, ever. Hehe. Mdm. Rozainah: "Never bring ah?! Two essays on bla3x by next lesson. :)" and "How come you never bring textbook?! Even Barnabas also bring." <-- Thank you for the reminders not to forget to bring books to school =D Ms. Kaur: "Don't worry about the IFs, Kevin. Just take a break and let the future takes its own course." [I'll try not to get stressed up anymore. Thanks, Ms. Kaur] From Guy good mates: [following the order in register number. This order will be memories in life xD] Halim: "What's wrong with you?!?!?!?!?!?" and "What you want ah !@#$%^&*!@#$%^&*!@$^%&*" Alan: "Holy Ssibahl!" xD HAHA. Archie: "God made things but for everything else, CHINA!" [CLASSIC xD] Barnabas: "Really ah?", "AnyHOW", "KitCHEN", "CHENy". HAHAHA. Liaowei: "Really, I really think SHORT doesn't mean anything." <-- That's a good encouragement. THANKS. hahaha. Jose: "GG already..." <-- Yes, every tests like always 'Good Game' for you. Haha. Mars: *pointing to window* "Go, jump down. Windows waiting for you. Five windows, each says K,E,V,I, and N. Calling your name already. Bye bye." <-- You jump down la. Haha. Another one: "In the accidentally, there is intentionally" <- F U lah. haha. San: "Mars, too bad lah Mars." <--- This brings the good old days playing basketball together, all of us. Haha. Some from other class's Yichao: "Damn bitch eh you" and "kau bodoh". [You sound more funny than angry. haha.] Brandon: "All A1 but English fail also no use. Haha." Franz: "Heyyyy CUTIEEEEE..." <--- I like the draggggg. xD Zeyang: "Hi kuma." and "POA is not a subject." Zul: "Kau ni bodoh macam biskut." [to Halim. hahaha.] King Lam: "Where's the noob?" <--- whenever asking about San. Haha. Things I've learnt from some of guy friends: Halim: You can always be friendly to everyone. It's possible. Alan: A great service for "a particular person" demands no return, AT ALL. xD Archie: Study HARDCORE laaaa. SO closeeee already. haha. Barnabas: Don't care the problems lah. Just enjoy things in life. Liaowei: What others think of you doesnt matter. As long as you and your good friends know how you really are, it's already more than enough. Jose: Gaming can be balanced with study. Don't favour one over the other. Mars: Having dreams without putting 110% effort in making it happen will lead to extreme desperation [yes Mars you know what I mean. haha.] San: Appreciate things and persons in your life, especially those who have sacrificed a lot for your sake. Yichao: Casual friends can be many, only some can be REAL friends. Well, what can I say. You guys are remembered for life, that's for sure. Haha. Thank you, all of you. Friday, 8 January 2010
Now it's decided. If few weeks ago I was totally in doubt whether to pursue my next stage of education in an Australian college or Singapore's JC, I have been convinced now. Few days ago Dad brought me to meet his friend who have completed a degree for doctor in Australian university after finishing his A Level in JC. Since I was still not quite sure whether I should take up college or JC even after consulting some education agents, I thought it would be best to consult the person who have gone through that period himself, And then make a decision. It wasn't a mistake consulting him. In fact, I am grateful. If all along I thought a mere high college score could enrol me in Medicine course, I had been totally mistaken. There is ISAT [International Student Admission Test] for Medicine course in Australia. It looks like a logical thinking test. He showed me a sample of it and man, let me tell you that if I could get half score for that paper with my own ability now, I'd be a pro. Did I mention that Medicine course demands a high ISAT score? So you see, he Why? I asked. Here's why. 1. An A Level certificate in both sciences and math will provide me with deeper knowledge than in one-year college. He confirmed this fact. 2. 2 years later, I'd have grown mentally and emotionally, and this will hopefully make my logical mind perform better during ISAT. 3. If I go to college now, my path is set in this course. If I take up JC for now, however, I could opt to take other courses than Medicine. Who knows I might change my mind? 4. My parents can have more time to prepare sufficient funds for this. Bottom line: Even if I'll lose one extra year in JC than in college, the loss is worth the advantages. Or so it seems. Although my path has been decided now, that doesn't mean a walk in the park for me. He has also advised me to become self-dependent in terms of learning, and to set a more discipline attitude. Because I dare to think of going into Medicine course, it means I'm entering a warzone. A warzone filled with highly-competitive minds from all over the world. Since this is by far the most difficult faculty to go in. Well I guess my homework wouldn't be made up of only schoolwork now. It's something more. It's also about preparing the right mindset, attitude, and definitely intelligence. It's less than a week time 'till the release of O Level results. On one side, I can't wait. On another side, I loathe the end of relaxing period. Because that means a hard labour time for me. Well life goes on. If sooner or later this has to happen, so be it. Why not make it as early as possible, so that it ends as swiftly as it comes. See you tomorrow, Singapore. Bring it on, JC and the so-called hard labour. Because whether you guys are prepared or not, I'm ready. P.S. Hopefully my sheer determination doesn't end as soon as it came. Friday, 1 January 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR I've written a note on my handphone few hours ago after 2010 was officially a new year. Here goes =D Hey it's New Year already? Haha how fast time could fly huh. Here wishing you a Happy New Year to all whoever will bother to read this. xD Talking about a new year, I remember some resolutions I've made exactly a year ago. Let me list it down and we'll see whether I've met my targets. Or not. 1). Talk less do more - Status: ACHIEVED 2). Be more optimistic - Status: TERRIBLY FAILED 3). Play hard, work harder - Status: ACHIEVED 4). Err.. This was 3 major ones. Cant remember all... Frankly this year was quite a year for me. There were relaxations, there were battles, there were joy, there were pain, there were sweat, there were blood, there were tears. That was 2009. And it was left in memories. Here comes 2010. A year after Secondary. A year full of labour. A year full of heavier responsibilities. And yet another year full of potentials and unexpected situations. Am I ready? We'll see for that sooner or later. To top it all, here are some major resolutions I wanna share. *First and foremost, combine the effort of both my Mind and my Heart, instead of both having different opinions all the time and lead to mental conflicts. *Be calm in various circumstances. *Be more confident, yet not arrogant in any way. *BE OPTIMISTIC, especially in love problems. (I know, lame. I dont need this.) *Get more focused in my studies. To Aussie or JC don't really matter anymore. I still have to get myself working like a horse. *Know EXACTLY the difference between Responsibilities and Desires. *Last but not least, be more attached to my own religion. Let's aim to achieve all these new goals. Changes come at the time you least expect it would come. This is something new I realised right before this year end. I need to be prepared to leave Singapore to continue in the pursuit of my dream. Sooner than I had expected earlier. And this is a change I dont fancy at all. Well, farewell 2009. 2010 here I come. Well I guess that sums it all. Once again, HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL OF YOU! |