30 April 2008

九型人格分析

九型人格分析
第一型完美主義者、完美型、改革者、改進型、秩序大使
15%
第八型領袖型、能力型、挑戰者、保護者、權威型
14%
第三型成就者、事業型、成就型、實踐型
13%
第四型藝術型、浪漫者、自我型、憑感覺者
12%
第二型助人者、全愛型、助人型、成就他人者、博愛型
11%
第六型忠誠型、忠誠型、尋找安全者、謹慎型
9%
第七型快樂主義型、豐富型、活躍型、創造可能者、享樂型
9%
第五型智慧型、觀察者、思想型、理性分析者、思考型
9%
第九型和平型、和平者、和諧型、維持和諧者
8%

26 April 2008

Acceptance and Rejection

Dear Mr Heng,

Congratulations! The University Admission Selection Committee has approved your application for admission to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to study a programme in:

Communication Studies

Owing to the large number of applications this year, we have been very selective. You are one of those whom we believe will benefit from the unique NTU education aimed at nurturing leaders and advancing knowledge for Singapore and beyond.

We are confident that our rigorous academic programme will equip you with professional skills that will give you an edge in whatever you choose to do upon graduation. Our vibrant campus living with diverse sporting and cultural activities will provdie you with an enriching educational experience.

Please indicate your acceptance at the following weblink from 2 May 2008 to 2 June 2008: www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions.

The offer of a place in NTU is made to you subject to the following conditions:

a. The University is satisfied that your health is good and that you are free from organic diseases and certified fit to study by our examining doctor.

b. The information you have given in your application form is accurate and that you have not withheld any relevant material information from the University.

As you are expected to complete your full-time national service by December 2009, we will reserve a place for you for the academic year 2010-11. SHould you be released from full-time national service earlier than the expected date and wish to be enrolled earlier, please contact us.

I look forward to your enrollment into NTU and working with you to achieve your aspirations for the future. Welcome on board!


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Dear Terence

2008 PSC Scholarships

Thank you for attending the scholarship interview on 18 April 2008 (Friday).

The Commission noted your abilities and accomplishments in school, and considered all aspects of your application, including the academic and non-academic. I regret to inform you that after reviewing your application thoroughly, the Public Service Commission is unable to offer you a PSC Scholarship. It was a difficult decision to make as competition was very keen.

We appreciate your effort you have put into your application and your interest in a PSC Scholarship. I wish you every success as you continue your education.

20 April 2008

Ang Moh Pai

那晚和学生理事会的同学到亚当路熟食中心吃宵夜,大伙儿们叫了几杯饮料解渴。饮料送到时,我们各自要为自己所点的饮料付钱,老板却说:“不要对钱那么计较。你们都是朋友,别让钱伤了感情。我们华人就是这样,从来不计较。。。”

计较,哪里不对?而且曾几何时我们华人是“不计较”的人?我们不计较的话,就不会在国外旅行“血拼”时,像侩子手一般狠狠地将摊主的开价给砍掉。我们不计较的话,加拿大谐星Russell Peters就不会在他的stand-up comedy里挖苦我们华人吝啬计较的本色。

据我观察,我觉得洋派的华人特别地不计较,甚至到了一种让人误以为他们心胸“开阔豁达”的境界。

洋派的华人,过于随性,令我反感。他们很喜欢找别人来帮忙,喜欢跟别人借东西,虽然说他们所要办的事情在他们的能力范围之内,也不缺任何物品。他们只是喜欢依赖别人,叫别人来帮他们的忙。

明明不需要,却还要叫人来帮忙,这道理说起来还有点像打电话给警局恶作剧来消遣一样。

而且还是常常地在不需要时发出求助信号,他们到底要不要脸啊?

助人为快乐之本,这句话固然正确。但是当你时常在帮助某一个人时,而受益人也不是说没有能力帮助自己,你会觉得自己仿佛被利用,被当成理所当然似的,好像傻瓜一样。

不知道看官是否和我有同感?

计较,没有错。那是一种自我保卫的机能,保障自己的利益,保护自己的尊严。

不计较,其实就是变相的惰性,为自己的懒惰和欲占他人便宜的心态找借口,真是不要脸!

19 April 2008

Obscurity of PSC

It's absurd to find out that a lot of people don't even know what PSC (Public Service Commission) is.

I don't know if my elitist feelings can be justified, but seriously, PSC is probably the most prestigous scholarship available in Singapore. How can one of my age not possibly heard about it?

Adult

I feel like a real adult this morning when I applied for my first-ever ATM card, created a new savings account and signed up for the insurance plan that comes with the savings plan.

I even got my own personalised Need Analysis Report that evaluates my risk profile.

Now I feel so insured and secured.

18 April 2008

Died

No, I didn't committ suicide or die from depression.

I died for my PSC Interview.

13 April 2008

开始对目前的军中生活感到疲倦。

重点并不在于肉体上的疼痛,而是在于精神上的疲劳轰炸。

太多的东西要去学习,太多琐碎的事情要去操心,太多的军规要去遵守堤防。

时时刻刻都在紧张,时时刻刻都在戒备。

连喘口气的空间也被剥夺了。

很烦。

早上,我崩溃了。哭了,闹了,发现终究于事无补,更加觉得无助、彷徨。

想要宣泄,也没有适当的管道这么做。

很多人都叫我放轻松,别给自己太多的压力,但是我也是受环境所逼啊!很多原本不属于我的责任,若我不把它们扛起来,就不会有人将它们给扛起,最后受苦的还是大家。

但是这么做,真得很累。

想要在营中崩溃,也得三思,因为我不想暴露自己的脆弱,不希望因此影响到申请奖学金的机会。

很多人鼓励说,3个月很快就会过去的。真的吗?我只知道,我现在活得很痛苦。

呵呵,或许是自找的吧!

06 April 2008

Depression

I suspect that I am suffering from depression. So I went to research about it on Wikipedia.

Clinical depression can present with a variety of symptoms, however almost all patients display a marked change in mood, a deep feeling of sadness, and a noticeable loss of interest or pleasure in favorite activities. Other symptoms include:

Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
Loss of appetite and/or weight loss
or conversely overeating and weight gain
Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Restlessness or irritability
Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, helplessness
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide or attempts at suicide
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed
Decreased energy, fatigue, feeling "slowed down" or sluggish
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain


Bolded are what I am experiencing right now.

But then again, will people suffering from depression know that they are suffering from depression?

The Prime Minister's Book Prize 2008

The Prime Minister's Book Prize is a prestigious national award that recognizes academic excellence and effective bilingualism at the PSLE, GCE 'O' and 'A' levels.

We are pleased to inform you that you have been shortlisted for an interview for the above-mentioned award. You Will be notified at a later date if you have been selected for the award. Please be present for the selection interview at the time and place indicated below:

Interview Room: Meeting Room @ T3-01, Level 3, Tower Block, Ministry of Education. 1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138765

Date: 14 April 2008

Time: 9:30AM

05 April 2008

800号巴士路线

昨天从忠邦城外那面向忠邦军营的巴士站搭乘了SMRT的800号巴士路线服务回家。

想想,保守估计的话我也有2年的时间没有从这个巴士车站,搭乘800号巴士路线。要不是我被分派到忠邦军营,恐怕就没有机会这么做了。

犹记儿时,常常跟随母亲一块儿到忠邦城的巴刹买菜。买完菜后,我们一定会在忠邦城里的熟食中心买早餐。当时,我们最喜欢吃的就是熟食中心内其中一摊所卖的炒黑菜头(米果)。每每在买完菜准备回家之前 ,我们总不忘光顾这摊,买一包香喷喷的炒黑菜头(米果)。

“要辣吗?”

“要!”

当时,一包炒黑菜头(米果)才卖你两块钱而已。

而每次我都是负责提早餐回家。一手提着那包炒黑菜头(米果),另一只手可能负责拿一包水(米果)或豆浆。

搭乘800号巴士时,头上的冷气强悍式地直吹我那瘦小的身躯,更加烘托出放在我大腿上的那包热腾腾的炒黑菜头(米果)、水(米果)和豆浆的温暖。满头大汗地吹着冷气,暖呼呼的滋味在大腿上,这种感觉就是童年。

800号巴士所穿行的路线,十多年来,一直都没有改变过。改变的,是沿途上的人、事、物。

街道两旁的组屋翻新了,外墙漆上了鲜艳的颜色,人行道也铺上了花俏的瓷砖,还多了个凉亭、有盖走廊和牌坊。

哦!那座组屋前还在施工,或许这里以后将会出现新的电梯。

组屋楼下的咖啡店个个也都换上了新装。招牌更明亮、绚烂,店名也花样百出,惹人注意。其它的商店有种似曾相识却又初次相遇的感觉,真得太久没有乘坐800号巴士经过这些地方了,曾经有什么店,现在又新开了什么店,我忘了,也不晓得。

巴士所经过的3所小学,统统都变了样。新的围墙,新的设施,新的牌坊,墙上也涂上了新的颜色与图案。我曾经就读的小学,它的变化更彻底-- 不仅扩充了规模,增建了新的校舍,我曾经上课的地方现在已经被围了起来,想必是难逃被拆除的厄运吧!

回到家时,突然有一种想哭的冲动。面目全非的,是历史,是记忆,是曾经的拥有与理所当然。

这次回家,不仅仅是重回住家温暖的怀抱那么简单,更是一次对历史的追溯,对记忆的悼念,对变化的屈服,对现状的重新认识。