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"Love is patient,
love is kind.
It does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easliy angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects,
always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails."
1 Cor 13:4-8
"Ideal love is fostered only between two sincere, mature and independent people.
It is the inner struggle to polish these attributes that is the key. Real love is not two people clinging to each other; it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality."
-Ikeda Sensei, Wisdom of Words
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:: dawn tan :: at 9:18 PM today is parents' visit day at Tekong. So, i accompanied my mum to visit my dear brother at Tekong. the bus and boat rides made me so tired and gave me headaches. haha. I haven't been on a ferry for like ages. Not too used to it.. hehe. Well, my brother seems fine there. Treated pretty well, but well, that was before parents' day. After today, who knows? haha.
When we disembarked from the ferry and walked to the entrance, the army guys were lined up in two straight lines, left and right. apparently, they have to wait there till their parents appear. Haha, luckily we were early, if not my poor brother will have to stand there for ages. haha. To think my mum said tat there is no hurry. haha! Well, i was joking to my mum that his son will come out and hug her when he sees u! haha. But, my bro did give my mum a shoulder hug! haha. Well, we bought Mac's breakfast for my bro to eat, he was like.." didn't know Mac taste that good! " hahaha. So, never take Mac for granted! ;p
arrr.. looking at my brother becoming more man, mature and responsible... i feel so much happier. Hope he "hao hao zuo ren"!
After tekong, my mum and i went to have tim sum at TM. hahaha. It has been some time since we had tim sum together. Yummy! We had quite a bit and, in the end, we had to take away. hahaha!
Today has been such a heartwarming day for me! *sweeet* :)
:: dawn tan :: at 9:55 PM i have a visitor in my room, LIZARD!
At the wee hours of the night, as i was reading my econs book, out came creeking sounds.. *creek creek creek*! Initially the sound came from outside of the window. But moments later, it came within the room! A silly me thought it was a cricket. So i switched on the light to search for the supposedly cricket. As i creeped to my bedside, i saw the most disgusting creature on Earth, LIZARD! *EekS!* i shrieked and startled Peijun from her sleep. I was still very freaked out when i was holding the Baygone to "kill" the lizard no. 1! It wouldn't die. Instead, it was moving to and fro the walls behind our beds! Finally, i found it at beside Peijun's table. With the Baygone in hand, i sprayed with no mercy on it! Lizard No. 1 ran away again.. and disappeared!
At this moment, both of us were so freaked out. As so we thought there was only 1 lizard, another came out from the window. Opening act of Lizard no. 2! It is HUGE! eeks. i shrieked again. And, once and again, sprayed Baygone on it. It dropped onto the top shelf of Peijun's study table. Haha, i'll never catch it with my bare hands, so i got hold of a container, on my table, to trap it. but when i went back to the crime scene, lizard no. 2 poofed! we suspected that it was in the paper bag that was placed at the top shelf. But both of us didnt dare to touch it. We are stuck!
So, James happened to be online (one of the sports com ppl in hall). I called for emergency that he has to come down immediately! haha. James to the rescue, with a NTUC plastic bag. I wonder how guys can have so much courage and not feel disgusted with this irriating creature. Anyway, he just took the paper bag, took out the notes inside, and grabbed the lizard with the plastic bag. Amazed! Oh, i didn't tell u. In my lifetime so far, it is my maiden attempt to try to spray lizards with baygone. I saw the little toes went red! the lizard must be very furious. haha. *yuck*
ok, with the lizard no. 2 conquered. The search for the lizard no.1 continued but it was in vain. So, James went off.. and he threw the lizard no. 2 into the bin outside the toilet at our level! i never went near the bin, till now. haha!
Both Peijun and I was so startled and digusted that we didnt manage to sleep till like near 4am in the morning. Finally we slept, with our legs facing the wall. haha. The next morning, as i woke up, i told Peijun i had a dream about lizards. Guess what? Peijun had a dream about these irritating creatures too! Looks like the lizards are leaving a permanent fear in us. We were talking about creating this pesticide that will kill lizards and croaches instantly! is there any by any chance?
Oh man, what a turmoil!
Lizards totally turn us off!
Oh by the way, lizard no.1 is still hiding somewhere......... in my room still!!!
:: dawn tan :: at 1:53 PM i realised that i've not been blogging for a week!
Ok, one more week to go and it will be the exams. After the papers, i'll be freed from this tremendous work load! I'm not done with the studying, and that is worrying me. But worrying won't help me study better. So i'll just try to work a bit more harder than before. Late nights, early mornings.. my body will crash in no time! But i'll still reward myself with "dessert" ! haha. i have been catching the 9pm show on channel 8. yup. the Champion, (ren wo ao you)! I love swimming shows and.. i admire Ou Xuan's character in the show! A strong-willed person who will not crumble upon obstacles. Wah! But as i watch the show, i'll be pondering.. Are they really the ones who are swimming in the pool? I won't believe it, because they look real fast in the pool! haha. However, i still like to watch the show! :P hahaha.
oh, did u guys watch "Get Real" on channel newsasia last weekend? Apparently, that episode's story was on "Blogging". Haha. an issue that is so so revelant to us! :) Some bloggers were featured. Different people who uses the blog differently. One to make friends, one who hopes to be significant, one who uses it to express his thoughts on certain issues and one who thinks blogging is not REAL. Get a life, friend! hahaha. It is real! Well, as i watched this episode, i was thinking about one of my friend who was victimized by this weird person who started a brouhaha over what my friend wrote in one of her posts. why do irritating beings exist? hahaha.
Well, each of our blog is exclusive to ourself, and it means that we can write whatever we want. Be it days of our lives or watever, as long as we are enjoying what we are writing, nobody should try to offend our writings. Ok, comments are good and welcome. But when u put a comment, u should at least give it some thought or rather, be more sensitive first ya? It is like.. u are a guest to the blog.. Appropriate guest manner does ring a bell ya? Our blog is our own platform of expression of thoughts and stories and pictures and everything! So people.. don't be affected by what people criticised.. as long as u are enjoying what u are doing, nothing should stop u!
Cheers! :)
:: dawn tan :: at 2:27 PM yae!
I registered for GE(general elective) - Biz finance for my first module for my minor in biz! And, I've got it! hahaha. Happy caz not every one can get it. It's by luck. Classes will commence straight after exams. So, i'll still be sticking around hostel for quite a bit. Hopefully everything goes on well, clear my first minor module. I have 3 core modules and other 2 electives to clear, which explains why i want to at least clear one of the core during the holiday first. Next semester very taxing. There'll be Computing! yucks. Never like computer language. it is tedious, a whole chunk of rubbish to memorize. either break it or do it. haha. i don't have much choice anyway.
As for the upcoming exam... not preparing in full swing yet caz of the quizzes this week. Hopefully, i can start on Fri. I'm going to stay in hall to be a mugger again. Mug all the way to Sat evening. Probably go my granny's place for dinner and Sun.. meet dear dear! Ladies are fickle-minded, so hope i won't change my plans. hehe.
As for now, i'm going to meet peijun at the canteen for dinner. she went for soka chanting. they have a temple ( i forgot the name.. sorry pj!) near NTU. So there is this exam chanting for all the students to wish them success and luck. so interesting de. hehehe. after dinner, i'll have to start on my Physics. this Physics fellow never never ever likes me, but i always want to know "it" better. What is "it" thinking about? I just want to get along well with "it" ma.. so idiot de.
ok, i'm crazy! haha.
i'm off! ;P
:: dawn tan :: at 7:26 PM i guess this is one of the most common quote heard.. but, it is an inspiring one..
"When one door closes, another opens. But often, we look so long so regretfully upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has opened for us. "
We shouldn't waste time on something that has like totally failed us. Rather, pick ourselves up and venture for new ideas or adventures. Don't spend time fretting over something that you can do nothing with. Time is precious. Every second counts.
I'm a person who will tear when i meet up with obstacles that i cannot solve or i am super angry and irritated with myself. But, dear gave me a wake up call. I realised, i am a near-twenty year old lady already. I should seek for solutions or ask for help instead of crying over it. With age comes maturity. But i think, i'm not that mature yet. Probably it's my way of thinking, my mentality. I better do something about it before a scenrio appears in a way that i am 30 years old yet having thinkings of like a 20 year old..
:: dawn tan :: at 5:42 PM i can't believe i'm still awake at this wee hour to complete a super tedious Math tutorial... Just when i thought integration was fun... it gets more difficult. Idiot.
:: dawn tan :: at 2:57 AM how am i going to survive?
dear just told me that he'll be going to US from 8 Nov to 18 Nov.. which means he will not be around for ten days! I'm happy and excited for him about the trip, but at the same time, i'm feeling sad... caz i'm going to miss him so much. He promised he'll call me. that makes me feel better. how am i going to survive still.. *sobsob*
:: dawn tan :: at 1:19 AM sunny sunny hot weather
Yesterday i went back home. Had dinner at my granny's place, and went Macdonald to take away dinner for my sister and i had dessert over there too! hahaha. Yummy! Sinful, but i don't care! Anyway, i watched the Swan on channel 5 yesterday night. Very interesting reality show. I mean, they actually changed! It was painful during their road of recovery after the surgery. but then, that's the price of beauty. They wanted it so badly, then they had to bear with it, no matter what. Haha. that military lady really looked like Hilary Duff after her "swan makeover"! But then she didnt get to advance, most probably of the fact that she didnt have the poise, the elegance. but nonetheless, she still looked prettier than before. good for her!
Well, it's 21 days to my first paper. Not very well prepared, but definitely i'll get things started. as for now, I'm trying to study for my quizzes due next week. Hope i can stick to my plans. Which means i won't be heading home this friday, i have to stay in hall and mug! But then i still have to head back to my granny's place on sat, i have a dinner there. it's for my brother, he's doing his part as a MAN for the country(NS) on 20 Oct. Haha, i guess it is a good luck dinner. Wish him luck at Tekong.. haha! aiyo, my mum's side has this affinity with food.. which then is also incultivated in me.. that's why i find it difficult to walk away from food sometimes. haha. bad eating habits. Next time, must teach my children to have proper eating habits and diets. Then, life will be healthier and easier (don't have to fret over diets...) hahaha.
ok ok.. i still have training at 7pm tonight. So, i better do some studying first.
Take care!
:: dawn tan :: at 4:41 PM Jogging - a form of de-stress
wah.. just came back from a jog. Jogging at my hall area is not a joke.. the up slope is a killer! hahaha. Now i'm sweating like a pig. ( i wonder how that expression came about.) I think everyone in NTU should have nice legs. haha. all the walking of the upslopes and climbing of staircases. It is like a daily exercise! But i don't have nice legs la... bulky thighs. yuck. :(
Hmm, i prefer jogging alone caz i have some time to myself to ponder and reflect on issues about myself, my attitude, think about my darling, my family and friends. It makes the run more interesting and meaningful. I mean, how many a times are u able to set aside private time to urself to think? Not often, ya? well, I guess my mind just won't stop working. Maybe except when i'm asleep. haha. Well, PJ won't be in hall today. i think i'll sleep late again. Probably study life sciences, but i don't have my notes.. maybe work on the crazy Math! ;p
Speaking of which, i have 4 CAs next week!
Life sciences, Math, Physics and Materials Science... I'm going to faint.... *collapsing*
No time .. no time already!
- song of the moment : If i ain't got u (alicia keys feat usher) -
:: dawn tan :: at 8:09 PM i wish.. i wish.. that i can pull through the week..
and, seek out a better me...
:: dawn tan :: at 1:57 AM can't wait for tmr to arrive!
Back from 3 long and dreadful hours of lectures that make me so tried.. yawn. The bed is so near, yet so far. I want to take a nap but I don't dare to. Because i know, if i fall asleep now, i will wake up at about 7pm. I still have 3 tutorials to finish. The weekend is going to be a busy one for me.
Let's see..
Tmr, which is Friday, I'll be meeting honey after school to gai gai in town, have a nice dinner at Fish & Co. and have a super-licious dessert to celebrate our 27 months together! hehehe. So happy! :D Simple, yet so sweet!
And, on Saturday, it's my cousin's 1 year old birthday, he is so so cute! Adorable and he really makes me laugh! hehehe. Just look at his picture!
Ain't he cute??
hmmm, there'll be buffet at my aunt's place. So i guess, i'll be spending the whole afternoon and evening there! As for the morning, maybe i'll go to the pool and have a swim! I need to exercise!
Well, as for Sunday, I promised my mum and sis that i'll go to the temple with them. i think it's Confucius Day or something.. like, pray for luck and success in academic.. So as a woman of honor, i shall keep my promise and go with them! As for the rest of the day, i'm not too sure what i'll be doing. All that i know of is that i'll be heading back to hall at night. Shall be missing training, caz the priority now is STUDY. Competition is tough here.. better start on the revision soon.
that's why i'm missing my training today too! hahaha.
okok, i shall get back to my stuff..
aren't u guys feeling livelier caz the weekend is approaching ?? hehehe.
take care pple.
Cheers!
:: dawn tan :: at 5:34 PM :: home sweet home ::
today's econs quiz was not that bad. Managable but i still have a couple of wrong answers . hahaha. but anyhow, it's over! Now, there is Maths, Materials Science and Life Sciences quizzes in 2 weeks time.. somebody save me!
as for now, i shall give myself a little break.. and,
i'm going back home today! Back to the comfort of my living room's purple couch, where i laze and watch my scv! :D
:: dawn tan :: at 1:41 PM Today, i completed my last laboratory experiment for the semester. Finally i get to end earlier for Tuesday, but, nothing is for free in this world. Earlier dismissal means i have to prepare for revision for EXAMS! Everyone dreads exams, i wonder who likes it?! Yes, it is challenging and blah blah blah. But? it is not fun at all. Learning, itself, is an adventure. Why do we have to take exams to prove that we have "learnt"? Ok, can't deny the fact that exams set standards! soosh. so sick!
I'm in my hall now.. missing the comfort of home. hahaha. initially, i thought i'll live well, not missing home and stuff. but i was so wrong. at times, i really want to take a bus and go home! I miss my mummy, my sister, my bed, the tv... hahaha! I'm like a little child... but, home is the best, don't u all agree? anyhow, living in hall is a convenience. so that is the benefit. Weighing the benefits-and-costs, it is wiser to stay in hall for now. hehehe. like i said, the travelling is a chore. who won't feel tired in a one and a half hour journey of bus and train?!
although it is only Tues, i'm looking forward to Fri! Caz it's our special day! Looking forward to a nice dinner at fish & co. at glass house with dear if nothing goes wrong on that day. we always make and change our plans. hahaha. i love u baby!
okie, i have to get back to econs textbook. having a quiz early in the morning tmr.
i'm reaching diminishing marginal utility.......... :(
:: dawn tan :: at 10:18 PM
dawn tan pei yi
8 feb 1985
live to smile,
For everyday
is a beautiful day!
reading:
How to walk in high heels
- Camilla Morton
song in da head:
::voice out::