Coffeehouses like Starbucks, Coffee Bean, Tully's and many more are what most urbanites would define as the 'Third Place'. I learned that term while I was taking a module called 'Living in Contemporary Cities'. It describes such places where people socialize and have a sense of place within a community, providing a third venue outside... Continue Reading →
I came across a video advertisement from the Ministry of Education. It was done more than a year ago, but I only got to see it in its entirety only today. This long form advertisement is about teaching as a career, and after watching the ad, it resonated deep within me. This is possibly by... Continue Reading →
As I sit in front of the computer, trying to reflect back on those past 5 months of so, it was undeniably one hell of a ride. Nevertheless, it was one ride that I will never forget.When I joined the SBS club as the main committee. I thought to myself that I must be crazy.... Continue Reading →
It's that time of the semester again. With exams around the corner, the semester has proven to be the most difficult and challenging I have ever encountered in my Uni life. Its a double whammy for having Advance Biochemistry and Biophysics modules to be taken in a single semester. With all the assignment datelines, tests,... Continue Reading →
Principles I, Jasrie would adhere to these principles that would guide me through life in 2011: 1. Accept yourself 2. Take in interest in the outside world. 3. No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt. 4. Change what you can change, let go of the rest. 5. Aim to be the very best at... Continue Reading →
I cant believe that another year has passed by in a flash. I have been so busy in the second half the year that everything seems a blur. I feel like its only yesterday that I just ended my last semester, going on a vacation to Turkey, going through FOC and then starting a new... Continue Reading →
Its been almost a semester since I entered uni. Life in uni wasn't what I was expecting. Gone were the glory days of poly life, where you had so much fun, lessons were engaging, classroom sizes were small, and lab practical sessions were our 'study playground', with ample room to explore and discover new things.... Continue Reading →
My matriculation package arrived last week and i realised that there are lots of paperwork to do before i officially matriculate! I had to go online and accept the matriculation declaration, fill up my personal particulars. Then i had to fill up my parents particulars, after that on to the acceptance of tuition grants, CPF... Continue Reading →
I dont usually rant. I have a very high level of patience. But sometimes, while you are out, they are just some things that you just cannot stand it right from the start. Ive mentioned about the MRT scenario, where a person would lean his or her back on the handle bars. That is just... Continue Reading →
"Departures" is an Academy Award winner in the Foreign Film category. A japanese production, it showcases Daigo, the main character, a cello player having lost his job in an orchestra in tokyo after being dissolved due to low popularity ratings. Wanting to return to his hometown, and start anew, he seeks out to find a... Continue Reading →
Its been a long time since i updated my blog, and there were so many things i wanna share with you, but i just couldnt find the time nor the computer to do it. My computer decided to go on strike last week, ending up spending the entire weekend AGAIN, to fix it. Apparently the... Continue Reading →
It's been a hectic, not one but three weeks so far. Ive burned all my past 3 weekends and im praying so hard that this would be over soon. Normally, i dont like to dwell on the negative stuff for too long, but i had no where to vent it on and discuss about it.... Continue Reading →
Remember Matt? I made a post about this guy who posted a sensational youtube video about him, travelling all around the world and doing his little dance, to signify that he has been to all these countries. It was inspiring. To see a person travel so far and wide and to little known places, seeing... Continue Reading →
"When the realities of life crashes down on you, and the carefree days are over. You are falling. You need to pick up the pieces quickly, or it will be too late." Im a worry wart. I worry alot. Over small things even. Its really distracting me from my work and my outlook in life.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, you have no choice but resort to really unconventional methods to really wish for a better life. The laws of attraction, while i was doubtful at first, is starting to mysteriously work in my favour. Anyways, alot of things happened this week, and it took turn for the better, which i hope it would... Continue Reading →
Sometimes looking back, and the friends that ive made along the way, i sometimes start to wonder whether ive been giving my friends the well deserve treatment and respect that they ought to get. Its not that i take them for granted in any mean way, rather i feel really appreciative for some of the... Continue Reading →
Its been 5 months since i started my Transport Supervisor Course. Ive made a personal promise to myself not to post anything regarding my NS life, since itll be part of my life for these 2 years. Its no point reliving stuff that i do not want to relive when its already part of me... Continue Reading →
Okie, i know some of you must be ranting at me for not updating my blog for so long. This is not the first time that i went on hiatus either. As always i have to find my urge and inspiration to write. If not, ill just put this blog at the back of my... Continue Reading →
Finally the fieldcamp, which is the highlight of BMT is finally over. Having gone through 6 days outfield, with the last 3 being the most miserable days of my life, ive managed to survived the ordeal. Now with a 4 days break starting on Deepavali, i had the time to start blogging. Alot of things... Continue Reading →
Ok so i havent been updating my blog for like a whole month now. That doesnt mean that im abandoning it for good. With NS and all its hard being able to find the time to blog stuff, now that i only have my precious weekends to hang out with friends, catch up with the... Continue Reading →
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