It's been 4 yeas in the making, and finally I get to officially say that I am ORDing. After disrupting from NS to continue my studies in NTU, I haven't gone back to serve my remaining 40 or so days of NS during that four year period on summer break. Not until I completed my... Continue Reading →
There is nothing to look forward to
Now that I have gotten the news that I won't be going to Imperial because of my scholarship application, I feel like I have nothing to look forward to in life. For the past couple of months, my mind has been nothing but the prospects of going to London, of studying in one of the... Continue Reading →
WWDC, MacBook Pro and Air refresh
WWDC 2013 is just around the corner and rumours have been flying front, left, right and centre on what exactly is in store in the upcoming keynote speech. However, one things for sure is that they will begin to unveil iOS 7 which is touted to be the version of iOS that would make sweeping... Continue Reading →
A breakdown of my grades
So now that I have officially completed my study in NTU, having fulfilled and completed all modules that are required to graduate. Allow me to break it down for you my grades and tally the number of modules I get for each respective grade. Here they are: Tally A+ 3 A 1 A- 9 B+... Continue Reading →
It ain’t over till the fat lady sings
A friend of mine commented this on my facebook status, after mentioning that I finally achieved my goals I set out for myself when I first started school in NTU. That goal was to achieve at least a second class upper grade at the end of my four-year journey in NTU. And I did achieved... Continue Reading →
Reading Binge
At the beginning of this year, I decided to read the entire Harry Dresden Novels once again. Written by Jim Butcher, he has written a total of 15 books on Harry Dresden. I stopped reading at book 12 a while back and i took a long hiatus since then. Now, I wanna get back into... Continue Reading →
Digital versus Print Books – What Do Readers Prefer?
Digital versus Print Books - What Do Readers Prefer?.
Tiong Bahru Bakery to chill
Tomorrow is sunday. If I am free tomorrow, then I might head down to Tiong Bahru bakery, buy a couple of croissants or any of their other famous pastry, and dive into my novels in my kindle I might head town to do just that, slowly savour their breads and pastries, spending my afternoon... Continue Reading →
PinkDot 2013 promotional video
After watching the video, it kinda hit me hard. Very touching and sad at the same time. I guess when it comes to love, there is no such thing as who you are allowed to love. Sometimes love just happens. It overcomes all other emotions and suddenly, nothing really matters except trying your best to... Continue Reading →
A new tumblr
I've always had a tumblr account. I opened an account several years ago just for fun. There was a short period of time where I actually used it to get a hang of it and to see if there is any way at all I could integrate microblogging into my day to day life. That... Continue Reading →
1TB offer by Flickr
After the recent acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo, Yahoo also updated and ravamped the ios and web based version of Flickr and at the same time increased the storage limits that you can upload to Flickr to 1TB. That is a pretty slick deal. And a deal I have been waiting for for a very... Continue Reading →
Artistic outlet
I am not an artist. I can't draw beyond stick figures. But sometimes, browsing through pinterest and all the nice little DIY ideas really invoke the artistic side of me. There are several DIY projects that I have come across that I would love to do. But sometimes it is quite challenging when you have... Continue Reading →
Faux Canvas DIY project
I was browsing pinterest the other day when I stumbled upon a website that teaches you how to create a fake photo canvas. It involves using mod podge that you brush on your photo, or any portrait that is pasted on wood, or pvc board. I used pvc board for starters as I simply wanted... Continue Reading →
Believing in the signs, I’m still doubting myself
I believe in reading and looking out for subtle signs in your life. These can be subtle hints and clues as to how your life is gonna unravel in the future. I believe in the law of attraction. Things like being the best and the best will come to you. Being positive and the best... Continue Reading →
The closing of another chapter
The end of my Final Year Project is near. After spending five months at an A*STAR lab, I have gained tremendous lab experience and I am truly grateful for working with some of the most interesting and passionate people I have ever met. Sometimes I feel like I have a guardian angel looking after me.... Continue Reading →
Man-crush on Aidan
Ok, I am a huge fan of Being Human, the US version. I can't stop thinking about it after watching the last few episodes leading up to the finale next week in their latest season. For those who are not familiar with the series, it is basically about how a werewolf, a vampire and a... Continue Reading →
Getting fit
I realised that I did not write a New Year's resolution for 2013. But nonetheless, trying to stay fit and healthy is definitely in everyone's new year resolutions. I bought a new pair of running shoes, running shorts, and the free Runkeeper app to keep track of my running. I have started to form a... Continue Reading →
My undergrad days are numbered
Official date of my convocation ceremony: 31st July 2013. My undergrad days are numbered. After spending 4 years in NTU, it has finally come (once again) to begin a new chapter in my life. A chapter, full of uncertainties, where even the author doesn't know where the life story will lead to at the end... Continue Reading →
Downton Abbey
So I just started watching Downton Abbey, a British-made period drama about an aristocratic family in the early 20th century. After watching the entire season 1, I couldn't believe myself as to why I didn't watch this drama earlier. It was so good and I was hooked on it immediately, despite simply being a... Continue Reading →
Best notebook I have ever used
Zequenz, a line of notebooks that I bought from my local bookstore. It is probably the best notebook I have ever used. It not that cheap to begin with. Ever since I started on my Final Year Project, the things I do in my lab and the experiments I perform on a daily basis, requires... Continue Reading →
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