looking back at 2007 ~ sheares

pic taken in Melvin's car while waiting for chermaine's cake to be ready. 

i think one of the main highlights of year 2007 is the moving into sheares hall. it was quite dramatic. after months of appealing and applying, i couldn't get a single room anywhere. just when i was about to give up, calvin came and offered me a opportunity which was to go for a badminton trial at sheares and get in through badminton. those who know me well enough will know that my badminton will never be strong enough to get me a place anywhere and needless to say it was not my favourite sports at all. however, desperate for a room, i gave my best shot. in the end, though some miracles my badminton still saved the day n i got a place in sheares. i owe u one big one, calvin.

settling down in sheares was never easy especially when i was allocated a room in an international student level. however i met a group of friends who help me adapt to hall life in no time. playing mahjong, going out for supper, coming together to talk crap, celebrating one another's birthday. all these are the things i enjoy doing with them. going through sheares events such as buaya week and night cycling with them just made the past few months more memorable. i believe this was gonna be the best time i ever had in hall. thanks mates... =) u guys are great. i doubt  i can find another group of friends in sheares who will be as interesting and fun as you all.

although there are some major changes now as they have moved on in their own directions, they give me the word that they will still try to make things remain the same. but i believe it is hard to have a time as good as before as a group. nevertheless i hope one day the dreams that we talk about will come true.. staying at level 8 and going overseas together.

hoping for a greater time together in 2008. 

the lava lamp

i got a lava lamp, a hugo boss perfume and a pic for my xmas. haha.. the remaining items shall be brought forward to my birthday wish list.. =)

i was v happy to receive the lava lamp. it is in blue and white, a combination of colors that turn up to be good. however, i think the light bulb is made in china one. the light bulb was blown after a couple of hours of usage. lousy light bulb ~!! luckily it is still within a week of purchase, so i shall go back to the retail store to exchange for a new bulb at least. cant wait to see the lava lamp working again my room. =)

xmas

xmas is getting near...

so here is my wish list...

• lava lamp..
  
• havaianas slippers
• belt.. any brands.. 
• mac book accessories..

got them santa ? =)

leopard

i finally dragged my butt to IT co-op today to exchange for the latest leopard upgrade cd. fearing that the whole process would take quite long, i decided to go there as early as 930 am~! (co-op opens at 9)

initially, i thought they would help to do the upgrading and all my data would be gone. so i actually spent a night creating a backup for all my data. but guess what ? the upgrade is actually a DIY thing and all data won't be deleted. so i actually wasted one night doing unnecessary things again. but at least i managed to clear some junk folders in my mac book.

it took me almost an hour to update the brand new software but i think it is definitely worth the time. although i didn't really think there is a very distinct difference between leopard and the previous platform, i think it is still definitely better than vista. i do try to explore the new system and discover that there are actually several new functions.

what amazes me the most is actually those new camera cum video functions from the photo booth. my hall frens n i had some great fun using them earlier on this afternoon.

till now i m still v impressed by mac book n in fact all mac products. i don't regret getting it. mac book is the way to go... yea..

my thoughts

i realized one thing... 

i really hate losing. i know no body likes losing but some can take them to the chin. for me, i can't. i really can't stand losing. i hate to see the team i play for lose and the team that i support that i support  lose. i hate to see myself losing to losers. 

i really hate losing.

urgh...

my first sunday after the exams

12 hours of gd sleep
1 gd liverpool match

that probably sum up my first sunday i had at home after my exams.

too bad, my first sunday clashed with the standard chartered marathon and some of the guys went for the run. ( i still dont see myself doing that in the near future ) therefore, i missed my sunday soccer. i missed my sunday soccer badly. it has been weeks since i last played with them.

i wanted to go for a morning run instead in replacement for the lack of soccer action. but i was too tired to do so in the morning. in the first place, i missed the whole morning as i was soundly asleep till 1 pm. so i decided to run instead at night after dinner. however when the time came, i fell asleep again. the weather was too good to resist. i wonder if i run tmr morning instead. haha...

anyway, i discover is a list of things i need to do for this coming wk.

1) settle my army bill with keppel. they are v inefficient.
2) settle my training schedule. with 4 sports to handle, my schedule seems to be tighter than my studying schedule
3) do some exercise. to keep my tummy away
4) repair my com.. hopes keith will continue to offer some kind advices..
5) think of what to do for the 8th... haha..

gd luck to those still having exams..
n to all my old frens, hope we can meet up real soon.