Yes, this is the Canon A-1 camera which the BF and his itchy hands got.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Lomography Konstruktor Part III: Using the Konstruktor
After building the Konstruktor, we went out and bought a couple of rolls of film. The instructions included were a little sketchy on some of the stuff that a new film shooter might want to know,such as how to manipulate the controls (loading,taking shots and unloading the film canister) we’ll go through these right now.
Loading Film
We bought lomography branded 3 pack 400ISO film from the local lomo store. Taking it out, you’ll notice a little exposed film strip that’s cut, this is called the leader. The leader will make it easier to load the film into the spool.
1st you’d have to open up the back of the Konstruktor, the back is held on by a fairly strong clip, and then it flips open.
Next pull up on the rewinding knob while the back is open.
Then put in the film canister and engage the rewinding knob into the slots in the canister. Pull the film out sufficiently to engage the little catch on the take up spool on the right, you may have to fiddle with the rewinding knob to make sure the film stays tensioned. The film sprocket holes must also ride in the little gear just to the left of the take up spool.
Thereafter close the back and take2 shots, (this ensures the film is properly wound onto the take up spool). To take shots (pictures) you’d 1st have to flip up the mirror with the little lever on the side. Then compose the image using the viewfinder, press the shutter, and then wind the film into the take up spool.
After taking the 1st 2 shots, I’ll move the film counter over to indicate 36.
The counter itself is not real accurate and it’s easy to move it halfway through the roll of film because it’s kind of loose.However it does gives you an idea of how many shots are left. I just shoot until I can’t advance the film anymore.
Rewinding and unloading film.
When you’ve shot the last frame and cannot advance the film anymore (or you can advance the film, but it only turns partway and then stops), you know you’ve come to the end, before you unload the film, you’d need to rewind the film so it goes from the take up spoll back into the canister. To do that, simply rotate the rewind knob in the direction of the arrow, and watch as you turn the rewind knob, the take up/advance know turns to follow.
Wind until you see the advance knob stop turning (you know it’s almost to the end) and then abit more until the resistance changes. The film is now completely in the canister. Open up the back, pull up on the rewind knob, take out the exposed canister and you’re now ready to load and shoot the next roll.
Friday, September 13, 2013
My New Canon AE-1 Program
Say hello to my Birthday present from G: Canon AE-1 Program :D
First Impressions: It is relatively heavy for a girl like me, but I guess I could get used to it.
On the top of the camera there are also some controls that I need to learn to use:
- Shutter button: Comes with a screw hole for a remote shutter.
- A / L / S switch: A is engaged, L is lock, and S is for self-timer.
- Shutter dial: 1) Shutter speeds range from 2 seconds to 1/1000 second. 2) Bulb is also available. 3) On this dial you can also set the Program mode
- Film ISO selector: Here you set the camera to suit the film's sensitivity
- Film rewinder: Rewinds the film.
- Battery beeper button: Allows you to check the battery level by listening to the beeping frequency when you press on it.
Can't wait to snap more pictures with it - experimenting with films in different ISOs, camera settings, and then discover beautiful effects along the way!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Find your own DIY camera
Just found out that there are actually more D-I-Y cameras (other than the Konstruktor which we bought) in the market. Check them out at Mashable!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Lomography Konstruktor Part II: User Controls
The Konstruktor comes with a bunch of controls that might seem a little alien and cumbersome, but fret not, this post aims to clear any doubts you may have.
Sticking to the Lomography tradition (simple plastic camera with few user changeable settings, just go out and shoot instead of trying to figure everything out kinda philosophy) the Konstruktor comes with
A fixed aperture (It says F10) [Aperture = related to the size of the hole which light travels, the smaller the bigger]
A fixed shutter speed (1/80s if I remember right) [Shutter speed = how much time the film is exposed]
So to compensate for changing light conditions, there are a few things that theoretically can be done. The easiest way would be to change the sensitivity of the film being used (higher sensitivity or higher ISO rated film for low light and lower sensitivity, or lower ISO for high light). Of course that sorts of limits your camera use to a particular area for the “correct” exposure, there are other ways to deal with that, such as using some kinda filter to reduce the incoming light etc. (I’ve yet to mess with this though). Our 1st roll of film was shot with Lomography’s ISO 400 rated color negative.
Twisting the lens in the front adjusts the focus, the included lens goes from 0.5m all the way to infinity. The lens feels tight (doesn’t feel sloppy, I hope it stays that way).
The viewfinder is a little bit of a weird deal though, there’s a top cover which flips up (with a bit of force initially I might add) and then 3 plastic pieces which fold into position to block ambient light, with a little magnifying glass that then flips up to aid in proper focusing. You peer into the thing from above, there’s a little matte glass screen below where the image to be taken is projected, you then compose and focus the shot and hit the shutter button.
Initially I had my doubts about this little magnifying glass, after using it for abit though, I find it fairly easy to focus. Add in the fact that the lens is an F10, I’m thinking a fair bit of our shots should be in focus.
After every shot that’s taken, the mirror and shutter spring needs to be reset, this is done by flipping a little lever in the front of the camera. The lever operates with a satisfying click every time. If you wanna take multi exposure shots, simply take the 1st shot, flip the mirror back up, take the next shot and so on, until you’re done and then advance the film.
The Konstruktor comes with 2 different shutter modes, normal (1/80s) and bulb mode, in bulb mode, pressing the shutter button opens the shutter (exposing the film) and releasing the button closes the shutter.
Up top on the right side, we have the shutter as well as the film advance knob and shots remaining wheel. The shutter button is pretty self-explanatory. The film advance knob moves the film to the next frame (you have to do this manually after each shot, if you’re doing multi exposures, after the exposures), the knob will make a clicky ratcheting sound if you turn it in the wrong direction. You’ll have to move the shots remaining wheel manually every time after new film is loaded, more on that in a later blog post.
Lastly we have a film rewind knob, to rewind the film back into the canister after you’re done shooting the entire roll, so you can safely pull the film out of the camera and send it off to development. You’d have to turn it until all of the film goes back into the canister, which takes a fair amount of spinning. If you opened up the back without rewinding it, pretty sure most of the pictures would be screwed, especially if you’re under strong lighting.
These are all the external controls that are on the Konstruktor, I find the manual a little unclear about certain things, especially to a newcomer to film photography, there’s nothing in the manual that tells you how to advance the film to the next frame after taking a shot. They do cover loading and unloading of film though, which is where most people will have doubts I guess.
Next up, how to use the camera, stay tuned.
Sticking to the Lomography tradition (simple plastic camera with few user changeable settings, just go out and shoot instead of trying to figure everything out kinda philosophy) the Konstruktor comes with
A fixed aperture (It says F10) [Aperture = related to the size of the hole which light travels, the smaller the bigger]
A fixed shutter speed (1/80s if I remember right) [Shutter speed = how much time the film is exposed]
So to compensate for changing light conditions, there are a few things that theoretically can be done. The easiest way would be to change the sensitivity of the film being used (higher sensitivity or higher ISO rated film for low light and lower sensitivity, or lower ISO for high light). Of course that sorts of limits your camera use to a particular area for the “correct” exposure, there are other ways to deal with that, such as using some kinda filter to reduce the incoming light etc. (I’ve yet to mess with this though). Our 1st roll of film was shot with Lomography’s ISO 400 rated color negative. 
Twisting the lens in the front adjusts the focus, the included lens goes from 0.5m all the way to infinity. The lens feels tight (doesn’t feel sloppy, I hope it stays that way). The viewfinder is a little bit of a weird deal though, there’s a top cover which flips up (with a bit of force initially I might add) and then 3 plastic pieces which fold into position to block ambient light, with a little magnifying glass that then flips up to aid in proper focusing. You peer into the thing from above, there’s a little matte glass screen below where the image to be taken is projected, you then compose and focus the shot and hit the shutter button.
Initially I had my doubts about this little magnifying glass, after using it for abit though, I find it fairly easy to focus. Add in the fact that the lens is an F10, I’m thinking a fair bit of our shots should be in focus.
After every shot that’s taken, the mirror and shutter spring needs to be reset, this is done by flipping a little lever in the front of the camera. The lever operates with a satisfying click every time. If you wanna take multi exposure shots, simply take the 1st shot, flip the mirror back up, take the next shot and so on, until you’re done and then advance the film.The Konstruktor comes with 2 different shutter modes, normal (1/80s) and bulb mode, in bulb mode, pressing the shutter button opens the shutter (exposing the film) and releasing the button closes the shutter.
Up top on the right side, we have the shutter as well as the film advance knob and shots remaining wheel. The shutter button is pretty self-explanatory. The film advance knob moves the film to the next frame (you have to do this manually after each shot, if you’re doing multi exposures, after the exposures), the knob will make a clicky ratcheting sound if you turn it in the wrong direction. You’ll have to move the shots remaining wheel manually every time after new film is loaded, more on that in a later blog post.
Lastly we have a film rewind knob, to rewind the film back into the canister after you’re done shooting the entire roll, so you can safely pull the film out of the camera and send it off to development. You’d have to turn it until all of the film goes back into the canister, which takes a fair amount of spinning. If you opened up the back without rewinding it, pretty sure most of the pictures would be screwed, especially if you’re under strong lighting. These are all the external controls that are on the Konstruktor, I find the manual a little unclear about certain things, especially to a newcomer to film photography, there’s nothing in the manual that tells you how to advance the film to the next frame after taking a shot. They do cover loading and unloading of film though, which is where most people will have doubts I guess.
Next up, how to use the camera, stay tuned.
Lomography Konstruktor Part I: Putting it together
Decided to pickup one of these from the local Lomography Gallery store after reading a fair bit about it online. For those who don’t know yet what it is, it’s a DIY 35mm film camera.
When you get home and open it all up, it looks exactly like a model set (Tamiya, Yokomo etc) that I grew up building, so I was right at home.
Initially, I couldn’t see a parts list detailing which screws where which and I just 
used the ones that seemed like it’d be the right screw. It wasn’t until I finished assembling the whole thing did I figure out the back page actually unfolds to reveal a complete parts list with diagrams to sort out which screws were labeled S1,S2 etc. The kit didn’t come with any sorta cutting tool, so I used a pair of sidecutters and a small file to cut the plastic pieces from the injection molding “sprue”.
Instructions are a little fuzzy on details, especially when it comes to telling you to which part comes in first. I wish they had 2 diagrams with the more complicated steps, showing you the exploded diagram and the after, which makes it easier to sort out which gear needs to be assembled 1st etc. I also didn’t get why it tells you to assemble the dial at position 21, since it can be moved later when the film is loaded. You’d want to be real careful with those tiny screws, as too much torque can strip out the plastic underneath, a bit of CA (crazy/super) glue will fix that though.
The most difficult step was probably the shutter return spring and it’s associated parts, you had to sorta hold everything in place while trying to nudge a tiny spring into position. In the end I had to resort to using a pair of tweezers to get it to catch (tweezers were not included in the kit, a little screwdriver was). My kit did come with 2 springs, I guess in the likely event you send one flying across the floor and can’t locate it.
Lomography decided to ship the shutter unit preassembled, probably to simplify the process. Essentially you’re building the camera into 5 major subassemblies and then piecing it together at the end, viewfinder, lens, front, back and the shutter (which comes preassembled).
We managed to get everything assembled in about an hour and then another 30-40 mins applying the supplied leather stickers and stuff to customize the Konstruktor.
Next up, more details on how to use it, maybe some photos to share as well. As of now, I can’t vouch for the quality of photos taken by this camera because I have no idea yet! Our 1st roll is just getting developed as I’m posting this.
@GY
When you get home and open it all up, it looks exactly like a model set (Tamiya, Yokomo etc) that I grew up building, so I was right at home.
Initially, I couldn’t see a parts list detailing which screws where which and I just 
used the ones that seemed like it’d be the right screw. It wasn’t until I finished assembling the whole thing did I figure out the back page actually unfolds to reveal a complete parts list with diagrams to sort out which screws were labeled S1,S2 etc. The kit didn’t come with any sorta cutting tool, so I used a pair of sidecutters and a small file to cut the plastic pieces from the injection molding “sprue”. Instructions are a little fuzzy on details, especially when it comes to telling you to which part comes in first. I wish they had 2 diagrams with the more complicated steps, showing you the exploded diagram and the after, which makes it easier to sort out which gear needs to be assembled 1st etc. I also didn’t get why it tells you to assemble the dial at position 21, since it can be moved later when the film is loaded. You’d want to be real careful with those tiny screws, as too much torque can strip out the plastic underneath, a bit of CA (crazy/super) glue will fix that though.
The most difficult step was probably the shutter return spring and it’s associated parts, you had to sorta hold everything in place while trying to nudge a tiny spring into position. In the end I had to resort to using a pair of tweezers to get it to catch (tweezers were not included in the kit, a little screwdriver was). My kit did come with 2 springs, I guess in the likely event you send one flying across the floor and can’t locate it. Lomography decided to ship the shutter unit preassembled, probably to simplify the process. Essentially you’re building the camera into 5 major subassemblies and then piecing it together at the end, viewfinder, lens, front, back and the shutter (which comes preassembled).
We managed to get everything assembled in about an hour and then another 30-40 mins applying the supplied leather stickers and stuff to customize the Konstruktor.
Next up, more details on how to use it, maybe some photos to share as well. As of now, I can’t vouch for the quality of photos taken by this camera because I have no idea yet! Our 1st roll is just getting developed as I’m posting this.
@GY
Monday, September 2, 2013
Our Lil Project. Our Common Interest. Lomography
Can't wait to blog about the start of our lil adventure soon. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
To be good at anything, you have to put in the time and effort no matter how talented you are.
Something I learnt today...
1. To be good at anything, you have to put in the time and effort no matter how talented you are.
2. Your abilities and someone else’s abilities are not the same. Do the best that YOU can do.
3. If winning is your objective, realize that you have to work 10 times harder than the next best person.
4. No matter how hard you work and how prepared you are, disappointments will happen.
5. The most gratifying experiences usually come as a result of enduring the most painful trials.
6. To be great at anything, you have to risk failing terribly at it.
7. A lot of people endure the same pains that you do.
8. If you focus on putting one foot in front of the other, you will eventually reach the finish line.
9. You cannot reach the finish line unless you start.
10. The mind is a very powerful thing. If you can train your mind to keep going even when your body wants to quit, you can achieve some incredible things.
11. Learning the difference between physically being unable to continue and giving up.
12. Accepting that every day is different — some days 5 miles is really easy, other days it feels like a cruel punishment.
13. Pace yourself.
14. You cannot give 100%, 100% of the time.
15. Sometimes you need a day off, a day off from everything.
16. The worst time, the slowest pace, the last person to finish the race is still better off than the person who refused to try.
17. Even if you fall, even if you cannot finish today, you can and should pick yourself up and try again tomorrow. 
From ThoughtCatalog.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Oh yay! It's booked :D
Thanks to Aud! We've just finalised our itinerary for the first four days. So happy~~!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn't just money.
As we move on to the knowledge economy, money is no longer our only motivation to work. Most of us are actually more productive and happy when we see meaning and purpose in our work.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Lunch for Thought - The Mentorship Edition
Prior to this, I was wondering what I should write for this entry. But thereafter, I've decided to share with you guys my takeaways from a conversation with my mentor this afternoon over lunch. The following is in the context of the communications industry.
1. Always think towards to being your own boss
Do you want to be a salaried employee forever? Or do you want to have the power to call the shots in the future? After all these years of slogging for your bosses, even if you are working as a PR executive all along, you can still ultimately start up your own business in the area of your interest.
When he was talking about this. I was thinking, "How good if I have my own little fashion boutique too?" It made a bit of sense to me at that point because to me, as we grow older, everything slows down and we may not be as competitive or driven as before, and this is the time when we can, or if we can, afford to lay back while our incomes just continue flowing in. How good is that?
2. Networking is very, very important
If you start to have the above thought/goal (starting your own biz) in mind, the networking that you do and the rapport that you've built along your career will definitely help you tremendously at the time when you want to start a business. But that aside.
Having a strong network can really help you make many things possible. Period.
3. Certain personality traits are what some employers are looking for nowadays
Every industry has their own 'type of people'. Certain people with a certain set of personality traits strive better in certain industry. For instance, a person who is very aggressive will do well in the sales industry but might not be able to perform well in client servicing. It is also observed that some companies do make job applicants go through some 'online personality tests' or 'EQ tests' before allowing them through the first round of interview. Why?
4. EQ is important too
One has to be tactful when one communicates with his/her clients. A lot of EQ is needed to deal with clients amicably. Like how my mentor puts it, there are a lot of ways to break a BAD news. It is just how you do it, that will result in a less depressing aftermath.
The above are my version of understanding and most importantly, my way of interpreting and internalising my mentor's words and ideas. Agree with it or not, it's wholly up to you.
Just sharing my two cents worth.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Okay I'm sorry...
I have neglected you again! I think I need to get back on this.
My last semester. About 4 months to the end of my school life.
The unknown awaits me.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Secret Confessions of a Private Tutor
Just like the title has implied, I have some confessions to make.
I started giving tuition since my A levels, 2008. But I started coaching my juniors on Maths with my previous math teacher just after I graduated from secondary school. But after A levels, I officially started my 'business', and never stopped ever since.
So I could say I got quite a wealth of experience. Not a lot, but desirable.
I had a few kids in Woodlands when I used to stay there, but because my dad wanted to move, I dropped all of them and moved over. At Pasir Ris, I finally got this Sec 3 female student who lives near my house. I had her for almost 1 year 4 months now. Time flies. I taught her from Sec 3 till now. And now, she's heading towards her O levels.
Only lately, I got two more students because I need to increase my 'income' and also to live a better last uni year. It's April now, and many of them are going to take their mid year examinations, like them, I am also very concerned.
The first tutee I got at Pasir Ris has been pleasant to teach. She is a darling, but sometimes can be a bit lazy. She did well for her Sec 3 mid year exams, but unfortunately fall way below our expectations at the end of the year. Almost every single one of her subjects failed. Horror! She might be highly distracted by her school activities and partly, i didn't keep an close eye on her enough (due to my demanding internship).
Nonetheless, it is not about pursuing the faults, but making sure that she rises up to her original standards again. The start of this year has been a tough one. I tried very hard to be very observant of her. Her restlessness, laziness, distracted-ness, all I could tell at a glance. Also, trying to pinpoint all the deepest causes of her carelessness and mistakes.
The common tests that had just passed. She did rather well - mostly a 70 percentile. And during our last lesson together, she told me that she wanted to not just pass her papers, but to go beyond that. I am so glad when I heard of such determination coming out of her. She used to fail every single maths and science papers she took, and now that she has passed them, she told me that she wanted to ACE them!
Her determination spurred me on too. I wanted to help her get to her goals. I really want to. Earlier, I asked her to do every single questions on the TYS and guess what? She really started on it and also handed me a pile of them for marking. A lot to mark, a lot of work, yes, but I am really happy marking them, writing notes for her to take caution of. I am a happy tutor.
For the next few weeks, I am going to try my best to help her and motivate her, so that she will do well in her mid-year. If you also happened to be a tutor, share your tips with me too! :D
On a side note, pressure as a tutor can never be neglected. It is so stressed when all eyes are on you and you have to deliver the results. But seriously, for all the effort that I have put in, if your daughter still can get the results you want, you can just shoot me.
A lot of stuff in sciences have to be memorised and understood. I have helped you understood, and now its your turn to memorise. If you can't memorise everything, you can't blame me. I went as far as coming out with acronyms to help you memorise and testing you if you remembered. Seriously. I tried.
It's sad but hey, it's life.
Sometimes, I do self checks. I reflect on my own performance and find places where I can improve on. In fact, during the sessions, I am also learning, learning how to teach you better, how to better my explanation skills, every second, every minute, I learn.
So student, let's do our best and get this exams out of our way. You happy, I happy.
We help each other yea?
I started giving tuition since my A levels, 2008. But I started coaching my juniors on Maths with my previous math teacher just after I graduated from secondary school. But after A levels, I officially started my 'business', and never stopped ever since.
So I could say I got quite a wealth of experience. Not a lot, but desirable.
I had a few kids in Woodlands when I used to stay there, but because my dad wanted to move, I dropped all of them and moved over. At Pasir Ris, I finally got this Sec 3 female student who lives near my house. I had her for almost 1 year 4 months now. Time flies. I taught her from Sec 3 till now. And now, she's heading towards her O levels.
Only lately, I got two more students because I need to increase my 'income' and also to live a better last uni year. It's April now, and many of them are going to take their mid year examinations, like them, I am also very concerned.
The first tutee I got at Pasir Ris has been pleasant to teach. She is a darling, but sometimes can be a bit lazy. She did well for her Sec 3 mid year exams, but unfortunately fall way below our expectations at the end of the year. Almost every single one of her subjects failed. Horror! She might be highly distracted by her school activities and partly, i didn't keep an close eye on her enough (due to my demanding internship).
Nonetheless, it is not about pursuing the faults, but making sure that she rises up to her original standards again. The start of this year has been a tough one. I tried very hard to be very observant of her. Her restlessness, laziness, distracted-ness, all I could tell at a glance. Also, trying to pinpoint all the deepest causes of her carelessness and mistakes.
The common tests that had just passed. She did rather well - mostly a 70 percentile. And during our last lesson together, she told me that she wanted to not just pass her papers, but to go beyond that. I am so glad when I heard of such determination coming out of her. She used to fail every single maths and science papers she took, and now that she has passed them, she told me that she wanted to ACE them!
Her determination spurred me on too. I wanted to help her get to her goals. I really want to. Earlier, I asked her to do every single questions on the TYS and guess what? She really started on it and also handed me a pile of them for marking. A lot to mark, a lot of work, yes, but I am really happy marking them, writing notes for her to take caution of. I am a happy tutor.
For the next few weeks, I am going to try my best to help her and motivate her, so that she will do well in her mid-year. If you also happened to be a tutor, share your tips with me too! :D
On a side note, pressure as a tutor can never be neglected. It is so stressed when all eyes are on you and you have to deliver the results. But seriously, for all the effort that I have put in, if your daughter still can get the results you want, you can just shoot me.
A lot of stuff in sciences have to be memorised and understood. I have helped you understood, and now its your turn to memorise. If you can't memorise everything, you can't blame me. I went as far as coming out with acronyms to help you memorise and testing you if you remembered. Seriously. I tried.
It's sad but hey, it's life.
Sometimes, I do self checks. I reflect on my own performance and find places where I can improve on. In fact, during the sessions, I am also learning, learning how to teach you better, how to better my explanation skills, every second, every minute, I learn.
So student, let's do our best and get this exams out of our way. You happy, I happy.
We help each other yea?
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Bright and Shine! ^^
Its Sunday and 8.34am and I am awake! Amazing it is.
I woke up real early yesterday and didn't take afternoon nap at all. So I decided to go to bed early to rest. Yesterday was a cool day, so I guess today will be the same?
I realised that i didn't do much these few days, perhaps it's because i did too much for the past few days. I took a rest, yes, i deserve it. Let's not be guilty Irene. You need a rest. Real work shall start today? Maybe.
I feel so proud of myself now, my room is clean and the air is fresh. Ready for the final exams battle! It was in such a mess due to my negligence previously. :)
So an update on my To-Dos: editing and revision. I always like to write down to-dos somewhere (on multiple places in fact) for my own reference and tracking, just a habit of mine. Ignore this paragraph if you are not interested.
Yay! A l
il update on my past activities. Went MFW for Nat's debut, and the trip was awesome despite being so shagged after all the work. :)
So yea! That's about it. Really looking forward to the next few weeks. It's going to be interesting.
I woke up real early yesterday and didn't take afternoon nap at all. So I decided to go to bed early to rest. Yesterday was a cool day, so I guess today will be the same?
I realised that i didn't do much these few days, perhaps it's because i did too much for the past few days. I took a rest, yes, i deserve it. Let's not be guilty Irene. You need a rest. Real work shall start today? Maybe.
I feel so proud of myself now, my room is clean and the air is fresh. Ready for the final exams battle! It was in such a mess due to my negligence previously. :)So an update on my To-Dos: editing and revision. I always like to write down to-dos somewhere (on multiple places in fact) for my own reference and tracking, just a habit of mine. Ignore this paragraph if you are not interested.
Yay! A l
il update on my past activities. Went MFW for Nat's debut, and the trip was awesome despite being so shagged after all the work. :)
So yea! That's about it. Really looking forward to the next few weeks. It's going to be interesting.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
I am back!
It's been a while really. The last post was written a day after my 19th birthday, 2 years ago!
For the past few years, i have been busy with being active on social media, internship and other useless stuff. Recently, one of my modules require my group to do up a blog post for our articles, so I went back to check up my blogspot account and saw my blog.
When i was reading through my past posts, I laughed at my childishness, ignorance and emo-ness. I WAS so YOUNG, then. But its interesting.
Look at my blog design. So passe! Haha! I changed the background and header to a much simpler one for the moment. Still wondering what design I want to adopt for the new me. :)
Hence, I decided to write something. I have a lot to say, a lot to feel, but just didn't know where to express properly. Ranting on twitter is effortless yes, but ain't effective in relieving myself.
So here I am, back. But should I continue blogging?
For the past few years, i have been busy with being active on social media, internship and other useless stuff. Recently, one of my modules require my group to do up a blog post for our articles, so I went back to check up my blogspot account and saw my blog.
When i was reading through my past posts, I laughed at my childishness, ignorance and emo-ness. I WAS so YOUNG, then. But its interesting.
Look at my blog design. So passe! Haha! I changed the background and header to a much simpler one for the moment. Still wondering what design I want to adopt for the new me. :)
Hence, I decided to write something. I have a lot to say, a lot to feel, but just didn't know where to express properly. Ranting on twitter is effortless yes, but ain't effective in relieving myself.
So here I am, back. But should I continue blogging?
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Happy Birthday to me
Happy birthday to me! gees...
was happy today. many reasons.
really appreciates all the things my frens have done for me.
I rather fix all these memories in my heart rather than listing them out one by one.
I am thankful, really thankful that i was born to this world to have such wonderful frens. You guys know who you are. You, you and YOU! :D
Usually, i am already very expressive. You will, most of the time, know what i feel towards an event or person. If i am grateful, i will say thank you, aloud.
ItdependsToo!
Anyway, the second reason I'm here is because of YOU.
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shit.
was happy today. many reasons.
really appreciates all the things my frens have done for me.
I rather fix all these memories in my heart rather than listing them out one by one.
I am thankful, really thankful that i was born to this world to have such wonderful frens. You guys know who you are. You, you and YOU! :D
Usually, i am already very expressive. You will, most of the time, know what i feel towards an event or person. If i am grateful, i will say thank you, aloud.
ItdependsToo!
Anyway, the second reason I'm here is because of YOU.
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shit.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
If only you knew.
If Only You Knew - Patti LaBelle
I must have rehearsed my lines
A thousand times
Until I had them memorized
But when I get up the nerve
To tell you, the words
Just never seem to come out right
(Chorus:)
If only you knew
How much I do
Do love you
If only you knew
How much I do
Do need you
I dream of moments we share
But you're not there
I'm living in a fantasy
'Cause you don't even suspect
Could prob'ly care less
About the changes I've been going through
(Repeat chorus)
No, you don't even suspect
Could prob'ly care less
About the changes I've been going through
(Repeat chorus until fade)
A very apt song to describe my feelings.
I must have rehearsed my lines
A thousand times
Until I had them memorized
But when I get up the nerve
To tell you, the words
Just never seem to come out right
(Chorus:)
If only you knew
How much I do
Do love you
If only you knew
How much I do
Do need you
I dream of moments we share
But you're not there
I'm living in a fantasy
'Cause you don't even suspect
Could prob'ly care less
About the changes I've been going through
(Repeat chorus)
No, you don't even suspect
Could prob'ly care less
About the changes I've been going through
(Repeat chorus until fade)
A very apt song to describe my feelings.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Relief
Yippee! My dad's long haunting problem has been resolved today. :)
Happy for him!
I feel happy too! =D
It's a total relief today.
I dunno why. I feel quite happy today as i am able to spend almost the whole day with my dad.
He is getting on ages. Though he is not as old as my friends' dads, he's kind of young but still...
I still feel the need to care for him more. He has worked so hard all these years to give us a better life. I am appreciative. I thank god for giving me such a wonderful dad. =D
Woah! Why am i getting all emo over this. haha!
Hope that there are more happy things to come! =D
Happy for him!
I feel happy too! =D
It's a total relief today.
I dunno why. I feel quite happy today as i am able to spend almost the whole day with my dad.
He is getting on ages. Though he is not as old as my friends' dads, he's kind of young but still...
I still feel the need to care for him more. He has worked so hard all these years to give us a better life. I am appreciative. I thank god for giving me such a wonderful dad. =D
Woah! Why am i getting all emo over this. haha!
Hope that there are more happy things to come! =D
Thursday, October 1, 2009
More Slack More Plaque
More Slack, More Plague
As you can see. I am blogging more frequently.
Shows that i need someone to talk to but i can't find anyone.
And also shows that I have nothing else better to do.
Therefore, here I am.
Yes yes! I am quite free for the moment, can slack for awhile.
Having more time to slack also give me more time to think too much.
I would rather be busy with nothing than thinking of everything.
Argh! Frustrated.
I think i need to go and complete my readings.
And i am missing two lectures and tutorials tomorrow. Goodness.
As you can see. I am blogging more frequently.
Shows that i need someone to talk to but i can't find anyone.
And also shows that I have nothing else better to do.
Therefore, here I am.
Yes yes! I am quite free for the moment, can slack for awhile.
Having more time to slack also give me more time to think too much.
I would rather be busy with nothing than thinking of everything.
Argh! Frustrated.
I think i need to go and complete my readings.
And i am missing two lectures and tutorials tomorrow. Goodness.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Beyond me.
It's beyond me. Seriously.
Je pense trop et je devrais cesser la pensée.
I am seriously worried about tomorrow.
What will happen tomorrow?
I don't know.
So many issues, so many problems.
All these turned my once happy self into the current smiling-less self.
I need to return, return to the REAL me. The cheerful me.
Make me happy again. Please!
Je pense trop et je devrais cesser la pensée.
I am seriously worried about tomorrow.
What will happen tomorrow?
I don't know.
So many issues, so many problems.
All these turned my once happy self into the current smiling-less self.
I need to return, return to the REAL me. The cheerful me.
Make me happy again. Please!
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