Bidding begins

I have been sitting in front of my laptop since 8am today because today marks my first ever bidding in NUS. I am so nervous and need to keep monitoring my bidding. I am so worried that I won't get the modules that I bid for. 2 of the 5 modules (1 is still on advance bidding) already experienced number of bidders more than the vacancy available.

Bidding is almost like stock exchange except that your blood pressure goes up and will not go down until the end of the bidding. Yes, I can monitor and read timely updates but from 1pm tomorrow onwards till 5pm, it will be close bidding meaning I won't be able to see most of the crucial bidding information. Leanne told me to anyhow throw my points but I really have no idea if I can out-bid the others. I only have 600 points to bid for the modules and there are people throwing 300 points for just 1 module. Sob.

I already spent 3 days in NUS and now 2 full days in front of my laptop monitoring the bidding. This is just so tough. Sigh.

I also realised NUS or maybe specifically FASS is very bias towards the JC graduates. (-.-') I don't like this feeling. No idea why they don't wish to acknowledge the fact that there are also a handful of poly graduates among the freshmen.

For the 3 days, I tried 2 different routes to NUS and timed the time taken. Both will take approximately 2 hours. (T.T) This will be the first time in my entire life that I need that long to get to school. I am definitely not going to get used to it in e short run ad maybe even in the long run. ARGH!!! Why can't there be a shorter route to NUS?

Boring

Orientation talk is boring but essential. I have been seating in the same LT for 2 days already. By the way, I am still struck in it right now. I brought my laptop, that's why. (=p)

Been chatting with Leanne and Wan Xin since these morning and now they are gone. Have totally no idea where they went to. COME BACK!!

I watched The Dark Knight with a primary school friend last night. It was great. I want to watch it again. Christian Bale is really good looking and I have no idea why did they choose Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes. She looks old and doesn't match the superhero. The acting of Heath Ledger is great. He really gives me the creeps and when I thought he was finally caught, he came back again. I love the twist in the show. Really great. Highly recommended. (=D)

ARGH!!! I want to go home now!

My NECK

I can't turn my neck normally. I got a stiff neck now. (T_T) In the mid of tuition on Thursday, I realised my neck was very stiff and there was swelling on each side of my shoulder. Asked my mum to help me to massage a little when I reached home and the next day. Didn't get better and I had a very bad headache because of it so I headed to the Chinese physician for a session.

The physician told me it was due to sitting in front of the computer for too long and the swell was very bad because the stress on my shoulder was not from just a few days or weeks but months or perhaps the whole year. Well, I am quite oblivious when it comes to pain. (=P)

So it is to say that I actually experienced pain since weeks or months ago and I only realised it on Thursday. (-.-')

So she did the 'ba guan' [sorry, I don't know what is it known as in English and how to write in Chinese] and I was so shocked to see that one of the spot turned blue black with dark blood clot all over today. It is painful. Sob. Hopefully it will be better soon. *Pray*

Traumatised

Oh sh*t! I am so badly traumatised by this manga titled - Billion Girl. I am having a bad headache because I really cannot stand how the story goes. Firstly, the storyline is great. I love the tension that the author managed to build for every character but I cannot stand what the aunt did to the nephew. OMG. I am too serious when I watch dramas and read mangas.

But still I love the storyline. I just hope I won't get any nightmare cos of this. Argh!

To you know who you are

She will always be part of you and your family's lives. No matter where she is, she is alive in you. It is alright to feel sad and lost but remember she will hope for the best in all of you so live life to the fullest. You always have your family and us. (=])

Leanne's 21st celebration

First and foremost, the birthday girl - LEANNE!!! If I am not wrong, she was holding on to 50 helium balloons at that point of time when the photo was taken. She flew! LOL.

I was there at about 5pm to see if there was anything I could help and also to meet OUR students. (=D) The photo below was taken with our students by Leanne's brother cause Zhiyi was busying decorating. Hehe.


I decided not to upload too many photos. LOL. Will leave it for the birthday girl to update on her birthday but I really love her cake so, a photo of her cake. (=P)


And not forgetting a picture of the birthday girl with her cake and balloons. (=D)

The presents!!!

NUS bidding

I spent the last hour trying to plan my timetable for my first semester in NUS. I realised it is so hard to try to fit tutorials and lectures together without overlapping. Plus, tutorials are for balloting so it is either you get it or you don't. Modules have to bid so I also have no idea if I will get what I want. Hopefully yes and the QET (Qualifying English Test) is on this Friday.

I suddenly realised I am so unprepared for everything and I only know one person from FASS this year. Trying to be optimistic. ARGH!!!

The Bank Job

I watched the movie yesterday with Esther. Met her at City Hall MRT and walked to Marina Square to buy the tickets first before we headed to Swensens for lunch. She had curry baked rice and I had crayfish spaghetti executive meal. Hehe. I think Leanne must be thinking I kept eating crayfish. (=P)

The Bank Job is based on a true 1971 major robbery of a bank in London which all the robbers were not caught to date. It involved royal scandal, brothel business and corrupted police officers. The storyline is great but half the time I don't have an idea what they were talking about because of the strong British accent. Esther is better, only for a quarter of the time she could not make out what they were saying. LOL. This movie is really interesting and do watch only if you are 21 because it is R21 rated. (=P)

Spring-cleaning

I am exhausted. Been feeling giddy the whole morning and I feel even worse now. BUT I managed to do something I have been wanting to do - SPRING-CLEANING!!!

Actually I have been constantly doing spring cleaning but I always try to avoid the shelf beside my bed as it is very hard for me to clean the shelf when I am only entitled 20cm of space. So I decided to do it on my lunar birthday. (=P)

I cleaned the shelf and threw out a big bag of stuffs. I wiped the walls, the wires (plug, socket, etc), vacuumed the floor and mopped it with a cloth. Spent a total of 3 hours doing it and I feel like sleeping now but first I shall have my dinner first. So here I go.

Investment

I want to start investing a portion of my savings now. Problem is how? I still don't know how to view the returns and only know how to view the risk. I know I cannot take too much risk and will prefer a fixed income than speculating and earning capital earns.

I already know which website should I go to to invest and read timely financial reports. Haiz. HELP!!!

Another round of inflation if companies increase wages

SINGAPORE : Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has warned that Singapore could face another round of inflation if companies increase wages to help workers cope with the higher cost of living today.


He said this will also affect Singapore’s competitiveness and the ability to create jobs.

Mr Tharman was speaking to some 500 workers at the Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union dinner on Wednesday evening.

Higher rice and oil prices have led some Singaporeans to call on the government to set the tone by raising wages.

But Mr Tharman said such short—term measures are not prudent. Instead, he said the government has provided assistance to help Singaporeans deal with the higher cost of living.

These include S$500 million in GST Credits — to help citizens cope with the increased Goods and Services Tax — and special bonuses for senior citizens.

Mr Tharman said Singapore also addresses the problem of inflation mainly through its exchange rate policy. Since the beginning of last year, the Singapore dollar has appreciated by 11 per cent against the US dollar.

However, the minister said there is a limit to how much Singapore can allow its dollar to rise to fight inflation. Mr Tharman said if Singapore dramatically strengthens its dollar to offset the higher prices, it will instead hurt economic growth badly.

He said oil prices have increased by 50 per cent since the start of this year. And it has gone up by about 100 per cent compared to a year go. Food prices globally are now up to 60 per cent higher than one year ago.

Mr Tharman cautioned Singaporeans to brace themselves as oil prices may increase further.

He said, "We expect inflation to be between 5—6 per cent on average this year, with inflation being lower towards the end of the year. We also expect inflation in the second half of the year to be lower because the effects of last July’s GST increase on inflation will wear out.

"However, the recent sharp increase in global oil prices will add pressure on inflation. So we are monitoring this and the impact on inflation closely, and will decide if inflation forecasts for this year need to be revised."

Looking at the global situation, Mr Tharman said the weakness in the US economy could extend into next year. But he maintains that Singapore can expect Gross Domestic Product growth to average between four and six per cent this year.

Mr Tharman said the lasting solution to inflation is to continue with efforts to help workers upgrade their skills and earn better wages.

He said it is also important to help experienced, mature workers stay employed and help home—makers get back to work. This will not only increase the household income, but help improve Singapore’s tight labour market. — CNA/ms

Increase in pay = Inflation? That what about the massive wages increment early this year?

OMG! I won?!

OMG! I was checking my mail this morning and there is an email from Fr3b prompting everyone to check if they are one of the 18 winners of the Canmake Tykyo foundation. Guess what? I spotted my blog address. LOL. The first on the right list. Cool. I actually won something.

So, the more I want to introduce the website to everyone.



There are more and more samples available now and I am very sure many will be interested in getting the BB cream. So do try out, ok? (=D)

Taro ? - 05/07/2008

Boy Boy, thank you for accompanying me for the past one year. You know you are precious to us. I am so sorry for not being there when you died. I hope you will miss me in hammy heavens. You came to my house because fate brought you here. I hope all is well and I thank God for taking you away peacefully and not because of illness and sickness. You will be missed.

My 21st *ALERT: Loading will be slow

Too many photos so I will just upload a few. (=D) Thanks to everyone who came and hope you enjoy the food. Thanks to all my relatives who helped me for the 2 days chalet stay. And also thanks my dad, mum and my brother. (^^)

I will just let the pictures do the speaking. I only posted the picture of the gift from my parents and brother. MY PLATYPUS IS NOT COMING TILL DECEMBER. (=P)