Because this sem's modules are not only content-heavy; they require much critical thinking. A can of coffee @ 12pm used to be highly effective by keeping me up and jumping even past 12am. But yesterday, consuming one at 7pm failed to keep my eyes open just 5 hours later.
The intensity of this study week is wearing me out.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Press 'play' (watch this fullscreen for best effects) Been there two years ago!:) /// 3:05 AM
I cant believe what I am seeing /// 12:11 AM
I'm awestruck.
The vast sky, the infinite number of stars, the shooting stars, the way the colours mix and match, the mountains, the clouds, all testify to the creativity of the One who creates them in less than a week.
I've replayed it quite a number of times and i tell you, everytime i watch it, a smile will never fail to sneak up to my face. Somehow, the corners of my mouth will be tilted slightly upwards (to different variations) without me knowing, by the end of the videos. My troubles seem so much smaller and life becomes more meaningful after witnessing such glorious beauty.
A few steps to enjoying the videos in their full glory:
1. Drop whatever you are doing.
2. Change the video to fullscreen mode.
3. Open your eyes BIG BIG.
4. Hold your breath.
5. Lastly, be amazed.
The Aurora like you've never seen before.
Now, i gotta add a few more countries to my list.
On a side note, I'm facing a huge dilemma. Thesis or no thesis?
- Thank You, Lord, for being so much greater than I am. -
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Defining goals /// 11:58 PM
It is imperative to know that the only way to achieve a long-term goal in the future is to focus on the short-term goals you can achieve everyday. If one lacks clear goals or any obvious connection between one's daily activities and aims, the individual's life may seem to lack meaning and motivation may suffer. On the flip side, if one's goal structures are pretty well organised, life can be lived with a clear purpose.
Two medieval workers, who were working on the same thing, were asked what they were doing.
"I'm laying bricks", one of them said.
The other replied,
"I am building a cathedral."
Tell the world /// 11:52 PM
Living a life of faith is hard,
But it isn't a burden;
Rather, it's an honour.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Throw me a lifebuoy /// 12:19 AM
I'm far from being satisfied with my walk with God:((
I want more, so much more of Him.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Sigh /// 4:07 PM
At times, when i see couples holding hands, strolling in school, or even studying together, i'd feel a pang of sadness, followed by a tinge of longing, and perhaps even wallow in self-pity. Hmm am i subconsciously munching on sour grapes?
I should have known better.
Friday, April 08, 2011
Rely on Him everyday /// 7:49 PM
Reminder to self:
Chorus
Don't let your lights go down
Don't let your fire burn out 'cause somewhere, somebody needs a reason to believe Why don't you rise up now? Don't be afraid to stand out That's how the lost get found The lost get found
So when you get the chance Are you gonna take it? There's a really big world at your fingertips And you know you have the chance to change it There's a girl on the streets, she's cryin' There's a man whose faith is dyin' Love is calling you
Don't let your lights go down Don't let your fire burn out 'cause somewhere, somebody needs a reason to believe Why don't you rise up now? Don't be afraid to stand out That's how the lost get found The lost get found
Why do we go with the flow Why take an easier road? Why are we playin' it safe? Love came to show us the way Love is a chance we should take I'm movin' out of the gray
Why am I taking the easier route?
An excellent way to destress /// 6:24 PM
Jiayee and I were having such a hard time suppressing our laughter after watching this video in the library.
Lets learn how babies communicate...
They are really living in a world of their own.
How do they understand each other???
- Thank You, Lord, for baby talk. -
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Ted Talk /// 12:05 PM
A piece of fascinating video:)
About social influences on how a word is learned and its reciprocity. Also, take note of the last bit of video a min before it ends:))
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Facing a dilemma /// 10:29 PM
Had an hour of consultation with the prof yesterday and she's one of the friendliest, funniest, warmest lecturer there is. She spent most of the time acquiring about Regina and my ambitions and amazingly, we hit off pretty well. I used to think that there'll always be some sort of formality between a lecturer and a student but she changed my perception slightly (afterall she's only the minority). She's the first lecturer in my 3 years of uni life who is not only concerned about our academic grades and imparting knowledge to her students but is also interested in our lives and who we are as a person. Got to know more about her life as well like how she met her dutch husband. What an eye-opening experience:)
And it was definitely a coincidence with regards to how i bumped into a pri 6 classmate whom i've not seen in a long time while i was on my way to school, and how i met another when i was on my way home!
