Michael Johns is the next American Idol!
well.. that's what im predicting.
He has that 'cool guy' factor and stage presence of a quality superstar.
And with that superb and soothing voice, i can see him go all the way.
Go man.. I support you.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
American Idol 2008
Oh ya.. I need to say this.
Michael Johns is the next American Idol!
well.. that's what im predicting.
He has that 'cool guy' factor and stage presence of a quality superstar.
And with that superb and soothing voice, i can see him go all the way.
Go man.. I support you.
Michael Johns is the next American Idol!
well.. that's what im predicting.
He has that 'cool guy' factor and stage presence of a quality superstar.
And with that superb and soothing voice, i can see him go all the way.
Go man.. I support you.
Updates!
Woohoo!
Singapore won 2-0 over Lebanon!
I was abit nervous sitting in front of the television just now, and only within 15 minutes, singapore were leading 2-0.
I would say the match was quite even.
Lebanon was making more dangerous swift-passing moves, but unfortunately they didnt take their chances. Generally those were just half chances, trying their luck from long-range shots.
Singapore, on the other hand, has clear cut chances, but missed alot too. So credit to them for taking the two chances.
And Shahril Ishak, my once idolized player no. 17 back then in sec 4, he missed a couple of definite goals. Probably he was abit too excited on such a do-or-die game, same goes to Fazrul Nawaz! Naseb kau score..
And and.. i realized, Shahril Ishak looked like my close friend from CCKSS, Mohd Khairul. aisey man!
Talking about soccer.. last friday, i participated in the Tampines GRC World-Record Breaking Feat for playing in the longest futsal tournament for 56 hours straight!
Well of coz my team didnt play the whole 56hrs, we were given 9.30pm fri - 9.30am sat slot, so it was an overnight tournament for us.
I would say it was quite a nice experience for me, knowing that i've never play soccer at night!
Eh wait.. (side-tracking abit) i did. And i remember the first and the only time i did was after the Terawih prayers and we had the 'Terawih Cup' tournament, and we were playing around 2am, Qiammulai katekan, and ended up being caught by the police ALONE as everyone managed to run away. When we saw the police car approachin, everyone involved was screaming "Police, chao chao!" I did chao but i dropped my handphone while escaping. The battery cover was detached and decided to stop running and search for it. Haha!
The next thing i knew.. the police car stopped beside me and u know the rest..
What i've learnt is that, i can't seem to escape from the law everyime i broke it. There are other times i broke the law and caught. in short such as..
caught by the SMRT personnel as i past the entrance barrier without paying!
scolded by SBS bus driver for taking everyone's paper tickets! (the old system farecard)
and standard.. umpteenth times running away from the police for playing in soccer restricted areas!
Lesson learnt: Don't ask me as your partner for any law-breaking attempt.
Ok ok back to the topic, the futsal tournament we played 6 games altogether.
2 wins, 3 draws and 1 lost.
One particular game was quite a memorable for me personally.. this particular team was on a winning streak and when its our turn to play against them, we were down 0-1 in the 1st half (note: i was on the substitute bench for that game) and i only came on in the 2nd half, what do you know.. we made a comeback and won 3-1! 2 assists and a goal from me. :)
Ok that's about it coz the other games i didnt score. haha.. and you know what?
I played the whole game for the other 5 matches.
and i played well only in this particular match.
Lesson learnt: I can only play well after coming on from the substitute bench.
I remembered after our 'shift' ended, we were like zombies taking bus 67 back to CCK. Just about to walk home from MRT, my bro suggested something.
"lets play our usual soccer routine at YewTee!"
And so...... we played! hahaha. till 12pm. and by then, i knew i had just made a new personal record for playing for the longest time. 15 hours straight i would say. HAHA.
This is what people called, CRAZY.
but i would say, PASSION.. and yes, abit of craziness too.
Singapore won 2-0 over Lebanon!
I was abit nervous sitting in front of the television just now, and only within 15 minutes, singapore were leading 2-0.
I would say the match was quite even.
Lebanon was making more dangerous swift-passing moves, but unfortunately they didnt take their chances. Generally those were just half chances, trying their luck from long-range shots.
Singapore, on the other hand, has clear cut chances, but missed alot too. So credit to them for taking the two chances.
And Shahril Ishak, my once idolized player no. 17 back then in sec 4, he missed a couple of definite goals. Probably he was abit too excited on such a do-or-die game, same goes to Fazrul Nawaz! Naseb kau score..
And and.. i realized, Shahril Ishak looked like my close friend from CCKSS, Mohd Khairul. aisey man!
Talking about soccer.. last friday, i participated in the Tampines GRC World-Record Breaking Feat for playing in the longest futsal tournament for 56 hours straight!
Well of coz my team didnt play the whole 56hrs, we were given 9.30pm fri - 9.30am sat slot, so it was an overnight tournament for us.
I would say it was quite a nice experience for me, knowing that i've never play soccer at night!
Eh wait.. (side-tracking abit) i did. And i remember the first and the only time i did was after the Terawih prayers and we had the 'Terawih Cup' tournament, and we were playing around 2am, Qiammulai katekan, and ended up being caught by the police ALONE as everyone managed to run away. When we saw the police car approachin, everyone involved was screaming "Police, chao chao!" I did chao but i dropped my handphone while escaping. The battery cover was detached and decided to stop running and search for it. Haha!
The next thing i knew.. the police car stopped beside me and u know the rest..
What i've learnt is that, i can't seem to escape from the law everyime i broke it. There are other times i broke the law and caught. in short such as..
caught by the SMRT personnel as i past the entrance barrier without paying!
scolded by SBS bus driver for taking everyone's paper tickets! (the old system farecard)
and standard.. umpteenth times running away from the police for playing in soccer restricted areas!
Lesson learnt: Don't ask me as your partner for any law-breaking attempt.
Ok ok back to the topic, the futsal tournament we played 6 games altogether.
2 wins, 3 draws and 1 lost.
One particular game was quite a memorable for me personally.. this particular team was on a winning streak and when its our turn to play against them, we were down 0-1 in the 1st half (note: i was on the substitute bench for that game) and i only came on in the 2nd half, what do you know.. we made a comeback and won 3-1! 2 assists and a goal from me. :)
Ok that's about it coz the other games i didnt score. haha.. and you know what?
I played the whole game for the other 5 matches.
and i played well only in this particular match.
Lesson learnt: I can only play well after coming on from the substitute bench.
I remembered after our 'shift' ended, we were like zombies taking bus 67 back to CCK. Just about to walk home from MRT, my bro suggested something.
"lets play our usual soccer routine at YewTee!"
And so...... we played! hahaha. till 12pm. and by then, i knew i had just made a new personal record for playing for the longest time. 15 hours straight i would say. HAHA.
This is what people called, CRAZY.
but i would say, PASSION.. and yes, abit of craziness too.
Friday, March 21, 2008
WHAT MAJOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
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Well, i think i should just focus on Business and Accountancy. Hmmm..
And 3rd choice Biology and Chemistry?! haha no way.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Reunions
Well on friday, i went out with the Wan-s and Segaff. It has been weeks i last went out with them since they were in Tekong. Well maybe not segaff coz we have been playing squash for a couple of times recently. Haha. Squash not bad eh..
Anyway, we went to watch Step Up 2 and i thought it was freaking awesome!
Redzwan was so excited after the movie that he wanted to show his 'moves' in every area of space in Cineleisure that he can find. haha.
As long as i can remember, this is the only the 2nd time we took this kind of group photo.
The next day, it was my turn to catch up with my kranji pri sch guys. After soo long, since my absence when i joined JC, i finally had time to spend time with them.
We went to Seoul Garden at Causeway Point and i felt it was one of the most enjoyable gathering i had with them after a long time.
We spent the whole afternoon talking about our progress and we had a good laugh talking about the 'old' days.
The time when we would run to the field for soccer everytime school ends.
The time when i hold on to that Star Pupil badge every month from the beginning till the end of the year in P4.
The time when i was selected for emcee-ing for almost every school events, with diff female co-emcees till people jelak looking at my face.
The time when me, hakim and haziq were prefects, with that tight shorts, the notebook in our lil pocket and the classic superman hairstyle.(ok that's me only)
The time when my female teacher told me she would date me if she's my age!
The time when i cried because i was disturbed liking this girl when im not!
The time when i cried because i was 'bullied' by a group of girls!
So, as you can see, I was not the typical strong boy type BACK THEN who would fight back or stand up for myself. Very the kental lah i can say. But im quite sure now... im not as kental back then. haha
And surprisingly, i was totally opposite of that in the soccer field.
Probably one of my bestest friend back in pri sch, Hakim.
And to bring those primary school memories back, before we bid goodbye, we had our last activity of the night.
Counter-Strike!
and surprisingly i still had that killer instinct and topping the 'no. of kills' table.
hahaha.
PS: To my dear friend Hakim, good luck bro for your NS today later in the morning.
Anyway, we went to watch Step Up 2 and i thought it was freaking awesome!
Redzwan was so excited after the movie that he wanted to show his 'moves' in every area of space in Cineleisure that he can find. haha.
As long as i can remember, this is the only the 2nd time we took this kind of group photo.
The next day, it was my turn to catch up with my kranji pri sch guys. After soo long, since my absence when i joined JC, i finally had time to spend time with them.
We went to Seoul Garden at Causeway Point and i felt it was one of the most enjoyable gathering i had with them after a long time.
We spent the whole afternoon talking about our progress and we had a good laugh talking about the 'old' days.
The time when we would run to the field for soccer everytime school ends.
The time when i hold on to that Star Pupil badge every month from the beginning till the end of the year in P4.
The time when i was selected for emcee-ing for almost every school events, with diff female co-emcees till people jelak looking at my face.
The time when me, hakim and haziq were prefects, with that tight shorts, the notebook in our lil pocket and the classic superman hairstyle.(ok that's me only)
The time when my female teacher told me she would date me if she's my age!
The time when i cried because i was disturbed liking this girl when im not!
The time when i cried because i was 'bullied' by a group of girls!
So, as you can see, I was not the typical strong boy type BACK THEN who would fight back or stand up for myself. Very the kental lah i can say. But im quite sure now... im not as kental back then. haha
And surprisingly, i was totally opposite of that in the soccer field.
Probably one of my bestest friend back in pri sch, Hakim.
And to bring those primary school memories back, before we bid goodbye, we had our last activity of the night.
Counter-Strike!
and surprisingly i still had that killer instinct and topping the 'no. of kills' table.
hahaha.
PS: To my dear friend Hakim, good luck bro for your NS today later in the morning.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Im quite surprised to see the sudden surge in my tagboard. It has been ages seeing such phenomenon. haha.
Anyway, im okay actually. It has been done and over with. So move on now.. I've applied for NTU so far.
Just to satisfy my readers' curiosity, i'll tell you my choices:
1st choice: Maritime Studies and Business Major(erm!)
2nd: Aerospace Engineering
3rd: Maritime Studies
4th: Material Science & Engineering
5th: Mechanical Engineering
I've realized that maritime studies is quite cool.. and the job prospect is good. Of cause i want to get the 1st choice, but i think its very unlikely so i'll put that 3rd choice anyway. Nevertheless, I would be happy enough to get any of choices above.
Ok, let's change the topic.
I want to show you all someone very special who has influenced me greatly in soccer.
He was nicknamed the Welsh Wizard.
'Welsh' basically because he's from Wales and 'Wizard' because he was like a magician who is capable of executing fantastic tricks and skills in the field.
I would say he is my all-time favourite soccer idol since i started kicking the ball.
Back then, i would learn to do those trademark zigzag runs he did..
I was dare enough to say im a left winger when i can't even cross or shoot with my left leg back in my first match for CCKSS.
Of cos i didn't excel and so i was asked to switch back to right winger where i belong.
Right-legged giggs wannabe, still not that bad i guess.
So here is he..
Ryan Giggs, The No. 11 of Manchester United.
Anyway, im okay actually. It has been done and over with. So move on now.. I've applied for NTU so far.
Just to satisfy my readers' curiosity, i'll tell you my choices:
1st choice: Maritime Studies and Business Major(erm!)
2nd: Aerospace Engineering
3rd: Maritime Studies
4th: Material Science & Engineering
5th: Mechanical Engineering
I've realized that maritime studies is quite cool.. and the job prospect is good. Of cause i want to get the 1st choice, but i think its very unlikely so i'll put that 3rd choice anyway. Nevertheless, I would be happy enough to get any of choices above.
Ok, let's change the topic.
I want to show you all someone very special who has influenced me greatly in soccer.
He was nicknamed the Welsh Wizard.
'Welsh' basically because he's from Wales and 'Wizard' because he was like a magician who is capable of executing fantastic tricks and skills in the field.
I would say he is my all-time favourite soccer idol since i started kicking the ball.
Back then, i would learn to do those trademark zigzag runs he did..
I was dare enough to say im a left winger when i can't even cross or shoot with my left leg back in my first match for CCKSS.
Of cos i didn't excel and so i was asked to switch back to right winger where i belong.
Right-legged giggs wannabe, still not that bad i guess.
So here is he..
Ryan Giggs, The No. 11 of Manchester United.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Reflection
After 3 days since the results released, and pondering over it.. I realized I didnt really do that well for A's. But why am i contented by it? Maybe because that's what i aimed for. I aimed to get ABC back then and getting the grades drop by a grade, that is usually we should expect. And that's really what i get:
GP- D
Chem - C
Math -B
Malay Lit -C
Physics -D
I came to realize that i didnt put too much hope for A levels. My aim beforehand was really simple.. make it for local universities.
Doing it well or scrapping through it is totally different thing.
And yes.. that's what i get.
With that kind of grades, im capable of scrapping through a place in Uni.
But the feeling of satisfaction, after 2 years of studying, is not there.
I could have done soo much better.
And personally, i did feel a little regret for not studying much harder.
Friends of mine having same or not as good L1R5 compared to me were getting straight As, and i felt so left out.
I sincerely believe its all down to the desire, hunger and how badly you wants it. People are willing to do almost anything to get what they want and unfortunately, in my case, i was not determined enough to see the As on the certificate.
However, i still thank Him for putting to such a test. Luckily, im still capable of getting a place in the university, and i see it as a 2nd chance and probably my last chance to prove something.
P.S: to nazeera, well NUS business will be just a dream i guess. engineering will be good enough. :)
to fazliah: Not forgetting to thank you for the great book u've recommended.
GP- D
Chem - C
Math -B
Malay Lit -C
Physics -D
I came to realize that i didnt put too much hope for A levels. My aim beforehand was really simple.. make it for local universities.
Doing it well or scrapping through it is totally different thing.
And yes.. that's what i get.
With that kind of grades, im capable of scrapping through a place in Uni.
But the feeling of satisfaction, after 2 years of studying, is not there.
I could have done soo much better.
And personally, i did feel a little regret for not studying much harder.
Friends of mine having same or not as good L1R5 compared to me were getting straight As, and i felt so left out.
I sincerely believe its all down to the desire, hunger and how badly you wants it. People are willing to do almost anything to get what they want and unfortunately, in my case, i was not determined enough to see the As on the certificate.
However, i still thank Him for putting to such a test. Luckily, im still capable of getting a place in the university, and i see it as a 2nd chance and probably my last chance to prove something.
P.S: to nazeera, well NUS business will be just a dream i guess. engineering will be good enough. :)
to fazliah: Not forgetting to thank you for the great book u've recommended.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Book Review
This is another inspiring book i greatly recommend!
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
For those beginners or in malay terms, baru nak berjinak-jinak, in reading, like me, in reading books.. this is a book for you.
Generally this book is about the greatness of life and personal goals. Everyone has different perspectives in life. Some of us are ambitious, some are contented the way their lives turned out to be, and some dislikes it. Whatever it is, we have our own ambitions and goals in life. There's surely something that u want greatly. Its about dreams and living up to it.
This book focuses on Santiago, a sherperd who dreams to see the world. He is an optimistic guy, independent, patient, hardworking, willing to sacrifice for his goals and strives when pressure builds up. I do believe in order to do that, we do need such characteristics like him.
I find it useful and inspiring for those who needs some motivation in life. As somebody used to say to me before, "Without goals in life, we are as good as a living dead". We need dreams so that we have something to aim for and work towards it.
There's this particular phrase which caught my eyes.
"You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend. If he abandons that pursuit, it's because it wasn't true love... the love that speaks the Language of the World"
Hmm..
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
For those beginners or in malay terms, baru nak berjinak-jinak, in reading, like me, in reading books.. this is a book for you.
Generally this book is about the greatness of life and personal goals. Everyone has different perspectives in life. Some of us are ambitious, some are contented the way their lives turned out to be, and some dislikes it. Whatever it is, we have our own ambitions and goals in life. There's surely something that u want greatly. Its about dreams and living up to it.
This book focuses on Santiago, a sherperd who dreams to see the world. He is an optimistic guy, independent, patient, hardworking, willing to sacrifice for his goals and strives when pressure builds up. I do believe in order to do that, we do need such characteristics like him.
I find it useful and inspiring for those who needs some motivation in life. As somebody used to say to me before, "Without goals in life, we are as good as a living dead". We need dreams so that we have something to aim for and work towards it.
There's this particular phrase which caught my eyes.
"You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend. If he abandons that pursuit, it's because it wasn't true love... the love that speaks the Language of the World"
Hmm..
Friday, March 07, 2008
A Level Results
well A level results was released today.
I was neither happy nor sad when i received the results slip.
It was OK i guess, but i felt i can do better.
Nevertheless, im thankful that my results are capable of making it into our local universities.
Alhamdullilah. :)
Anyway, my GP passed!
I was so relieved because PJC has only 87% passes in GP, gladly, im one of them.
According to my results, i think i should just focus on relief teaching math rather than physics!
Im starting to plan which course to pursue in.
Well.. there's some choices in mind.
Im considering between Engineering or Business.
Business seems interesting but i heard it's very competitive.
So my chances might be a little slim.
My plan has always been Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in NTU. But many said NUS has always been a better choice.. so let see how it goes. :)
Okok, enough of thinking, i want to relax now and im already looking forward to my near future plans.
There's another weekly soccer tomorrow, NTU/NUS Open house, my pay, the record-breaking feat playing in the longest FUTSAL match this 21st march and of course ARMY!
I was neither happy nor sad when i received the results slip.
It was OK i guess, but i felt i can do better.
Nevertheless, im thankful that my results are capable of making it into our local universities.
Alhamdullilah. :)
Anyway, my GP passed!
I was so relieved because PJC has only 87% passes in GP, gladly, im one of them.
According to my results, i think i should just focus on relief teaching math rather than physics!
Im starting to plan which course to pursue in.
Well.. there's some choices in mind.
Im considering between Engineering or Business.
Business seems interesting but i heard it's very competitive.
So my chances might be a little slim.
My plan has always been Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in NTU. But many said NUS has always been a better choice.. so let see how it goes. :)
Okok, enough of thinking, i want to relax now and im already looking forward to my near future plans.
There's another weekly soccer tomorrow, NTU/NUS Open house, my pay, the record-breaking feat playing in the longest FUTSAL match this 21st march and of course ARMY!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The Life As A Teacher
Well, i've been out for some time, but at least now im free!
To start with, i guess im done with my teaching career. haha. well.. at least for now. 2 weeks of teaching is enough for me. You know.. a week into teaching, i was looking forward to its end. Its not that i hate teaching, in fact i like it. Except that maybe i overworked myself trying to prove my worth as a relief teacher. Haha. Generally the students were lively and co-operative during lessons, except for the inevitable noise. Since i was asked to replaced 2 teachers, one went for a camp and another went for his reservice, i had no choice but to teach 8 classes! All three sec 5 classes, one sec 4 class and four sec 3 classes. Mind you.. half of it is taking O's this year and the pressure is always there!
Math, Physics and CHEMISTRY! k wait, when i was told i need to teach chem, i was a little worried, because im sure you all know about my level of competency in that subject. haha.
Physics basically i taught the sec 3s and 5 classes and i enjoyed doing it because that's my favourite subject! The only problem is.. i taught too fast and the students will go, "Cher, that's all? How come so fast?!" Here, i can seriously say that i didn't really like talking to the whole class. Most of the talking will be usually be done one-to-one. I would prefer to do the opening speech, an outlook about the particular topic and the rest is just practice. haha. But of cos i did went through it and explained to them the questions they don't understand.
And Math! I had fun teaching it too simply because i didnt face much of a problem solving the questions being asked.
This is where i enjoyed the comfort of the office, marking, preparing lessons and looking back at the TYS!
Overall, i felt satisfied for those efforts i put in because i think i did pretty well as a relief teacher. There were times when i stayed back after school just to answer their doubts. And i was gladly to do so because that shows how much they wanted to excel. You know.. I was pleasantly surprised when 2 of my students told me i did a much better job than their teacher. I was undeniably flattered but 2 weeks of teaching, of cos im capable of putting my heart and soul to bring out the best of them, but if 2 years, i will burnt out! Therefore, here am i, giving my salute and respect to the teachers who had taught me before. I know i had never give anyone of you gifts during teacher's day, but i do appreciate the efforts you all put in all these years.
I have more to share here actually but if i continue, this entry will be freakingly long! That's basically everything about my experience in teaching in ADSS. I would love to continue till im enlisted in april but too bad, my service ended there. Nevertheless, a new experience gained and memories to be remembered for a long time.
To start with, i guess im done with my teaching career. haha. well.. at least for now. 2 weeks of teaching is enough for me. You know.. a week into teaching, i was looking forward to its end. Its not that i hate teaching, in fact i like it. Except that maybe i overworked myself trying to prove my worth as a relief teacher. Haha. Generally the students were lively and co-operative during lessons, except for the inevitable noise. Since i was asked to replaced 2 teachers, one went for a camp and another went for his reservice, i had no choice but to teach 8 classes! All three sec 5 classes, one sec 4 class and four sec 3 classes. Mind you.. half of it is taking O's this year and the pressure is always there!
Math, Physics and CHEMISTRY! k wait, when i was told i need to teach chem, i was a little worried, because im sure you all know about my level of competency in that subject. haha.
Physics basically i taught the sec 3s and 5 classes and i enjoyed doing it because that's my favourite subject! The only problem is.. i taught too fast and the students will go, "Cher, that's all? How come so fast?!" Here, i can seriously say that i didn't really like talking to the whole class. Most of the talking will be usually be done one-to-one. I would prefer to do the opening speech, an outlook about the particular topic and the rest is just practice. haha. But of cos i did went through it and explained to them the questions they don't understand.
And Math! I had fun teaching it too simply because i didnt face much of a problem solving the questions being asked.
This is where i enjoyed the comfort of the office, marking, preparing lessons and looking back at the TYS!
Overall, i felt satisfied for those efforts i put in because i think i did pretty well as a relief teacher. There were times when i stayed back after school just to answer their doubts. And i was gladly to do so because that shows how much they wanted to excel. You know.. I was pleasantly surprised when 2 of my students told me i did a much better job than their teacher. I was undeniably flattered but 2 weeks of teaching, of cos im capable of putting my heart and soul to bring out the best of them, but if 2 years, i will burnt out! Therefore, here am i, giving my salute and respect to the teachers who had taught me before. I know i had never give anyone of you gifts during teacher's day, but i do appreciate the efforts you all put in all these years.
I have more to share here actually but if i continue, this entry will be freakingly long! That's basically everything about my experience in teaching in ADSS. I would love to continue till im enlisted in april but too bad, my service ended there. Nevertheless, a new experience gained and memories to be remembered for a long time.
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