Ah, let me take a break from blogging about myself and go further into global issues. No, it concerns all of us, everyone who is involved in the economic cycle.
Recently, the media has been giving negative comments and job cuts are aplenty. Its either doing away with excess human resources in the company or reducing their pay. Thus, the outlook for the 2009 economy doesnt seem bright enough. To me, I feel that this is just a vicious cycle. The more negative the outlook, the more unwilling are people to spend. This just goes on and on until a day whereby some rich fella cant take it anymore and decides to spulrge/pump real solid funds into the crisis-hit economy. Only then will things take a turn for the better.
Well, if you were to question me on the biggest factor contributing to the financial disaster, I'd attribute it something that even religion was warned us from coming close to. It has 5 alphabets and its spelt like this, G-R-E-E-D. Yes, greed was the culprit for all the chaos. Financial institutions seriously do not have a good estimate of what they're doing and its just poor financial investment and planning. Yes, sometimes even the giants fall. So its never good to be arrogant for failure is inevitable in every stage of life. Everyone wants more and more money, up to the fact that responsibility doesnt come into the values equation and results in things getting way out of hand. Worst of all, they think that they're still loaded with funds and assests. The banks' high interest rates are killing many up till the point whereby loaners cant handle it and opt for bankruptcy instead. The turning point is then reached and bad debts accumulate. The rest of the story is known by many who are far more financially well-read than me. Seriously, its a big sin.
Well I guess all we can do now is that someone can reverse this evil cycle and everyone will find Love and Peace in the Lord in this crisis.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
The current exams are seriously the most stressful ones in my entire poly life. Well maybe last semester's 4 exams at a go might top the record but this time's difficulty level makes it a totally different "game arena". Add that to really tough double and triple integration for diploma plus and that is what keeps me damn irritated and agitated these few days. But of course, its just self-kept, i dont blow at anyone for no reason. =)
I cant help but to think of the activities after the holidays but somehow or rather that "perfect" dream has to be awaken by the reminder for completing my chapters for revision on time.
The only thing Im glad for during this period of difficulty is God's unending love and blessings. Its evident that He is doing all He can to relieve whatever toughness I encounter. Testimonials aplenty, but it just speaks 1 thing about the Lord, He never forsakes. I know He will pull me through, and I will accept whatever is given to me, because I understand He does what is best for me. I love You Lord!
Phl 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
John 3:15 -18 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him."He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
I cant help but to think of the activities after the holidays but somehow or rather that "perfect" dream has to be awaken by the reminder for completing my chapters for revision on time.
The only thing Im glad for during this period of difficulty is God's unending love and blessings. Its evident that He is doing all He can to relieve whatever toughness I encounter. Testimonials aplenty, but it just speaks 1 thing about the Lord, He never forsakes. I know He will pull me through, and I will accept whatever is given to me, because I understand He does what is best for me. I love You Lord!
Phl 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
John 3:15 -18 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him."He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Changed my blog skin and I think it looks a lot neater and simple now. Dont be mistaken for I only took 15 minutes to do so. Afterall you have to relax sometimes during the tense examination periods.
But now its seriously a very unusual and worrying period, yeah just right after today. It had indeed been a confusing and guilt ridden group selection process. Even though I had what I wished for more, it seems that disappointment was etched in the hearts of others. Sometimes its just such a sad fact of life that we cannot possess the best of both worlds. Time would then pop up to serve as a heart wrenching reminder to make a quick decision. However, the best solution would be to minimize as much damage as possible. Looking ahead shall then be the best temporary psychological idea to hold on to.
The school term is ending fast and the unbelievable fact that year 3 is approaching soon struck me. The few months back felt like the starting of year 2 and even faster than the blink of an eye is year 3 knocking on my reluctant doors. The unimaginable fact would be that army is round the corner and university life(if possible) is beginning soon. That would then mark the end of the chapter in my teenage life and the growing of a young adult would soon begin. As teenagers, we aspire to do what the adults are achieving, like driving a car, going on world tours, playing mahjong, holding PDAs and stuffs. But what the adults are thinking is vice versa. I guess the best thing to do now is to savour every moment of our youth and achieve whatever is possible before we crash-land onto the gruelling and appearance decieving working platform.
But to retract my thinking kite before it sails too far off into the skies, I guess I had better come down to current reality and prepare for my future.
But now its seriously a very unusual and worrying period, yeah just right after today. It had indeed been a confusing and guilt ridden group selection process. Even though I had what I wished for more, it seems that disappointment was etched in the hearts of others. Sometimes its just such a sad fact of life that we cannot possess the best of both worlds. Time would then pop up to serve as a heart wrenching reminder to make a quick decision. However, the best solution would be to minimize as much damage as possible. Looking ahead shall then be the best temporary psychological idea to hold on to.
The school term is ending fast and the unbelievable fact that year 3 is approaching soon struck me. The few months back felt like the starting of year 2 and even faster than the blink of an eye is year 3 knocking on my reluctant doors. The unimaginable fact would be that army is round the corner and university life(if possible) is beginning soon. That would then mark the end of the chapter in my teenage life and the growing of a young adult would soon begin. As teenagers, we aspire to do what the adults are achieving, like driving a car, going on world tours, playing mahjong, holding PDAs and stuffs. But what the adults are thinking is vice versa. I guess the best thing to do now is to savour every moment of our youth and achieve whatever is possible before we crash-land onto the gruelling and appearance decieving working platform.
But to retract my thinking kite before it sails too far off into the skies, I guess I had better come down to current reality and prepare for my future.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
So now here is the final battle of year 2.
And I just finished my AS test and PDPR board. At first, it seemed impossible to complete the PDPR board because of the complexity in the wiring. But I managed to wire all of them up. However, the only thing is that the MOD 6 section was not able to work despite intense troubleshooting. Well, the teacher said that my wiring was quite alright and that the MOD 6 was only 1 section of the whole thing so it should be fine.
AS test was fairly alright except I did a 1 mark qn wrongly. Well, I had this strong feeling in me, God was talking to me to pick that answer that I had written and not to doubt it. No, its not some gambler's instinct, it really felt like God talking to me. But in the end, I sorta asked marcus what was the answer and he said C so I changed the answer. It was only at the end of the paper that I realised we had different papers. Oh well.
Now, its just next thur for CAEM, which I dont think I will do well, next next tues for MPI and next next thurs for DCNT. I think daily revision is really useful, for it makes the last minute revision more effective. Somehow the mind is in a state whereby it finds its "long lost friends" and suddenyly recognises them. But the only opportunity cost would be a lack of sleep. If I can get good results by sacrificing 2 hs of sleep everyday for 2 weeks, why not? The only thing I hope to come true is the good results.
Thinking of what to do over the hols and there's really much to do. Driving, the main activity. Going to sch to do stock take for avionics. Running, swimming and training for NAPFA. Continue reading my books. Playing the keyboard that is covered with thick coatings of dust =X Go to the various uni's open houses. Shopping for my new watch =) Playing more pool and catch a few good movies. Fix the new brushless motor for my plane. Yeah and the list goes on and on.
But the main thing of course, is to give thanks to God everyday. =)
And I just finished my AS test and PDPR board. At first, it seemed impossible to complete the PDPR board because of the complexity in the wiring. But I managed to wire all of them up. However, the only thing is that the MOD 6 section was not able to work despite intense troubleshooting. Well, the teacher said that my wiring was quite alright and that the MOD 6 was only 1 section of the whole thing so it should be fine.
AS test was fairly alright except I did a 1 mark qn wrongly. Well, I had this strong feeling in me, God was talking to me to pick that answer that I had written and not to doubt it. No, its not some gambler's instinct, it really felt like God talking to me. But in the end, I sorta asked marcus what was the answer and he said C so I changed the answer. It was only at the end of the paper that I realised we had different papers. Oh well.
Now, its just next thur for CAEM, which I dont think I will do well, next next tues for MPI and next next thurs for DCNT. I think daily revision is really useful, for it makes the last minute revision more effective. Somehow the mind is in a state whereby it finds its "long lost friends" and suddenyly recognises them. But the only opportunity cost would be a lack of sleep. If I can get good results by sacrificing 2 hs of sleep everyday for 2 weeks, why not? The only thing I hope to come true is the good results.
Thinking of what to do over the hols and there's really much to do. Driving, the main activity. Going to sch to do stock take for avionics. Running, swimming and training for NAPFA. Continue reading my books. Playing the keyboard that is covered with thick coatings of dust =X Go to the various uni's open houses. Shopping for my new watch =) Playing more pool and catch a few good movies. Fix the new brushless motor for my plane. Yeah and the list goes on and on.
But the main thing of course, is to give thanks to God everyday. =)
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Tough tough decision to make. It seems that I'd have to muster all courage and take 1 step at a time to reach my ultimate goal. I have in mind how to execute the plan, now all that lies in await is the opportunity and golden time to strike. I'd have no choice but to resort to this, afterall, I cant suffer for the sins of the rest.
Today God has made me realise many things, to awake me from the bubble I was roaming it. He took me on a flight out of my comfort zone and showed me the things beyond that boundary. And, I found out that everyone needs God at 1 point in time of their lives. He showed my how the cold hard truth could become and how scary it will be. When things get out of control, I guess I will just have to pray that God will do what He knows is best for me. Afterall sometimes, man proposes, heaven disposes.
Work has been increasing and never dropping. An increasing number of tests recently really pushed everyone off their limits. There are some who are taking it in their stride, while others alike me are slugging it off to squeeze every nano bit of information into this wonderful mind of ours. Do not be mistaken for I am not rushing at the eleventh hour. Its just a daily preparation to gear up for the major exams. Calculating from past grades, it seems I'd have to maintain them in order for entry into the teritary institutions.
However, no matter how busy life is, there is still a moment to de-stress. Fortunately, a good variety of television programmes are on the screen at least for this whole month. So I hope that these viewing sessions would prove good for relaxing the tense mind.
Somehow, I dont seem like myself today. But to put it in another way, this is my new self.
Today God has made me realise many things, to awake me from the bubble I was roaming it. He took me on a flight out of my comfort zone and showed me the things beyond that boundary. And, I found out that everyone needs God at 1 point in time of their lives. He showed my how the cold hard truth could become and how scary it will be. When things get out of control, I guess I will just have to pray that God will do what He knows is best for me. Afterall sometimes, man proposes, heaven disposes.
Work has been increasing and never dropping. An increasing number of tests recently really pushed everyone off their limits. There are some who are taking it in their stride, while others alike me are slugging it off to squeeze every nano bit of information into this wonderful mind of ours. Do not be mistaken for I am not rushing at the eleventh hour. Its just a daily preparation to gear up for the major exams. Calculating from past grades, it seems I'd have to maintain them in order for entry into the teritary institutions.
However, no matter how busy life is, there is still a moment to de-stress. Fortunately, a good variety of television programmes are on the screen at least for this whole month. So I hope that these viewing sessions would prove good for relaxing the tense mind.
Somehow, I dont seem like myself today. But to put it in another way, this is my new self.
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