Stop nagging please. It is not I don't want to do. But I will do it later, can?

ROAR! My dad and mum keep reminding this and that to me everyday. It is very annoying. Why don't you study for me, and I will go and do wat you wnat me to do!?!?!

CCAsssssss

Netball
Run Team
Trekking
Biking
Skating
SM4P
E.Y.E Investment Club
Toastmasters Club
Food Gourmet Club
???

And I maybe others??

How bout mixed netball? hahaha!

Bad

What's love? I asked myself.

Please don't make me lose the faith in love. I hate the fact that when you like someone, the someone like someone else.

Awesome month ahead

It will be an awesome month ahead! Woohoo!

Convocation on 11th Aug.

SMUX Group 1 + 2 gathering on 12th Aug

Shopping with Screws on 14th Aug

Water Front Scramble Run on 15th Aug

Sch starts on 16th Aug

YOG on 16th Aug (first game)

19s Dinner on 18th Aug

YOG on 20th Aug

YOG on 21st Aug

Nite Cycling on 28th Aug

Umpiring on 30th Aug

Trekking on 3rd -5th Sep

Ho Chin Ming City on 10th - 12th Sep

(Biking to Renggit on 11th Sep, which one should I go?)

Awesome month ahead!! ;)

Btw, SICS camp was fantastic! Mitch Lan came in FIRST!! WOOHOO!!!!

SMUX Camp 2010

SMUX Camp 2010 was fun!! ;)

So fun that I didn't want to leave for Pesta Sukan! haha! ;)

Feeling so tired. Physically and mentally. Its tiring to keep thinking how to make things right when things have already happened. Its tiring to be running around everywhere just to make sure that things are okay. I am so tired.

Life

Tell me how to stay strong and be brave!

Individual Review

I had individual review wit the 19s coaches today.

It is good to hear the truth. However, reality is always cruel. I have 2 choices now. Work damn hard from now on to make it to the 21s or give up and go for other things. It is certainly hard to choose.

I have the thought of giving up netball and focus on umpiring and running. Emm.. will this be the right choice?

feeling sian today. :(

I miss you?

7 reasons why singapore sports industry will not grow

1. We do not have committed players to train at club level.
2. Studies are being prioritised before sports
3. Players refuse to grow with the standard of play and insist umpire to go with the lousy play.
4. It is expensive to take part in sports. (Particularly team sports)
5. We do not have enough money to develop the sports industry in Singapore (though it seems a lot)
6. We strongly believe that only foreign talents will win medals for Singapore.
7. The allowances and salary aren't enough for the atlethes.

Hang in there and you will make it

No matter how long the journey is, I will keep trying to reach the destination and start another new journey.

I will work as hard as I can to get to where I want to be!

Jia you!

This is what I call life

A CREED TO LIVE BY
(Author: Nancyesims)

Don't undermine your worth by comparing
yourself with others,
It is because we are different that each
of us is special.

Don't set your goals by what other people
deem important,
Only you know what is best for you.

Don't take for granted the things closest
to your heart,
Cling to that as you would your life, for without
them life is meaningless.

Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living
in the past or the future.
By living your life one day at a time, you live all the
days of your life.

Don't give up when you still have something to give
Nothing is really over … until the moment
you stop trying.

Don't be afraid to admit that you are less
than perfect,
It is the fragile thread that binds us to each other.

Don't be afraid to encounter risks,
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.

Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's
impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love.
The fastest way to lose love is to hold on too tightly,
And the best way to keep love is to give it wings.

Don't dismiss your Dreams. To be without
dreams is to be without hope.
To be without hope is to be without purpose.

Don't run through life so fast that you forget
where you've been,
But also know where you're going.

Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored
every step of the way.

Day out at Sentosa after World Cup

I am hell tired now. Watched World cup with Red Crew. It was a session felt with laughter and fun. The game between England and USA was crap! I can't believe that they draw 1-1. :(

After the last game, we concuss on the sofa. We then left U.Les house at 6.30am. I reached home at around 7am. However, my parents aren't home yet and I forgot to bring my house key. I managed to catch an hour of sleep before heading out to give tuition.

After tuition, I head to Sentosa to meet KS and his friends to play volleyball, a sports that I am trying hard to like it. We played other sports too, basketball, frisbee and a little soccer. I had fun but I felt stressed playing with them especially when KS give me that come on face.

Got to go now. I am super tired after having only an hour of sleep for the past 30 plus hours. Bye!

Blogging at Bishan Sports Hall

For the first time, I am doing blogging at a sports hall. Supposed to cover a gymnastic event. The website wrote 9am-7pm. However, they are only starting their first day at 6pm. It is good and bad, I guess. The good part is I get to go and watch netball at Scape. The bad part is I came at the wrong time and need to come back later.

Another reason why I can blog at a sports hall is I finally have my personal laptop. YEAH! I bought Lenovo G460. Thanks to XZ! without his help, I will not be able to have the laptop. Happy, sha lalalala... ;)

Over the last few days, I don't feel good after myself. I think i am a very rude person and I talk too much. I always interrupt others when they are talking. Bad! Bad!

Interviews, Interships, Resume

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Ace your interview

Before Job interview
•If you are short listed for a Job Interview, it is important to check the exact Job Interview location (since the Job Interview location may differ from the actual workplace), time of the Job Interview and of course the name of the company.

•It would be useful to note the availability of the transportation services if you are unfamiliar with the Job Interview location. In addition, bring along the contact number of the person in-charge of the Job Interview session just in case you are unable to find the location or you are unexpectedly held up.

•Based on the second guideline, give yourself ample allowance for travelling. It is always better to be early than late. Always remember that unexpected events jams may delay your journey.

•Regardless of the jobs that you are applying, always dress smartly for the Job Interview. There is no need to overdress for the occasion. Wearing a tie would suffice for males instead of a jacket. For females, avoid wearing short skirts or revealing clothes. For both genders, always wear covered footwear.

•Remember to bring along relevant documents like your certificates, identification card, driver’s license and passport (for those without identification card).

During Job Interview
•Knock the door before you enter the room if the Job Interviewer(s) are already waiting inside. On the other hand, if you are waiting for the Job Interviewer(s) to arrive, stand up and greet them the moment they enter the room.

•Give a firm handshake and greet them warmly (e.g. Good Afternoon Sir/Madam). If you know their names, just greet them by their first name would suffice (e.g. Mr Lim).

•During the conversation with the Job Interviewer(s), it is important to maintain eye-contact at all times. However, do not stare at them!

•Speak clearly and confidently, do not try to rush through your words.

•Recognize that it is only natural to be nervous. Take a deep breath and try not to feel so self-conscious.

•When you are asked a specific question, do not talk as though you are regurgitating all the information that you have remembered. Employers are looking for someone who can think and apply their knowledge, and not someone who can remember an annual report.

•Do not try to over impress your Job Interviewers. The Job Interviewers are only humans. They may be interviewing candidates that may one day replace their jobs. To put it simply, if they feel threatened by you, they will not give you the job. Appear humble and not boastful when you are asked to describe yourself. Even though you may have years of relevant working experience and job knowledge, do not behave as though you know more than the interviewer.

•Some Job Interviewers may try all means to intimidate you in order to assess your suitability for a highly demanding work environment. You need to remain composed throughout the Job Interview and avoid feeling upset or nervous.

•Be honest with your answers. Never try to pretend as though you know something when you actually don’t. You may get away with it during the Job Interview, but certainly not when you start working. Reply with answers such as “Although I do not have any working experience/knowledge in that area, I am interested and willing to learn”.

•When candidates are asked to described their weaknesses, be honest about it, but not overly honest until you lose the job! Never give reasons sounding like this: “The problem with me is that I am too hardworking and don’t know when to stop!” Try this for a change: “I believe my current weakness is the lack of relevant working experience/job knowledge……I believe another weakness of mine is the inability to speak a third language such as Japanese”.

•If you are asked what your expected salary is, try to give them a range (e.g. $1800-$2200) that you are comfortable with and state that you are opened to negotiation.

•Nearing the end of the Job Interview, most employers will ask you whether you have any questions to ask. The last thing you need to say is “no”! Do not raise questions pertaining to the remunerations, at least not during the first Job Interview. Ask questions relating to the company and job scope to demonstrate your interest, sincerity and enthusiasm.

After the Job Interview
•Please ensure that you remain contactable at all times and check your mail box and email regularly.

•If possible, send out a “thank-you” letter to the Job Interviewer to thank them for their time and for the opportunity to attend the Job Interview.

Ever felt walking is a hassle? I feel it now. I have been ignoring the pain in my archilles tendon, thinking that it is due to tight muscles and stretching would solve the problem. In reality, tight muscles is only one of the many reasons. It is over-used too.. and other unknown reasons.

Sometime, I can't walk due to the pain. :(

Not good! I don't like to rest!!

YEA! WE SURVIVED!

Yea! I had my first race ever! With REDcrew, we ran U Run 2010, an 8km race! I finished 10th in Women Open's category with the result 46:38 min. I am proud of myself. 3 cheers for myself! =D Good job to everyone too! Particularly screws! You have survived it!

Split timing:

1.3km: 00:07:37.65

3.7km: 00:24:34.57

8.0km: 00:46:38.70

Life

It has been some time since I last blogged. Oh well...

I made it to 19s squad but not the team.

Honestly, I am no longer seeing my passion like the way it did when I was still in JC. I do not see myself fighting. I have no more motivation to play netball. I feel like a dead fish in Nike. I do not see the hardworking and passionate Hui Mui in 19s. I do not even see myself enjoying netball in AVP.

I don't feel like going back to school either. I miss school very much but I do not have any passion in studying. Not knowing what I want to do in the future does not help the situation either.

I am feeling frustrated with my eldest brother. I really hope I can understand what he is thinking so that we can help him to be happier at home. Sometime, I dislike going home because I do not wish to see him creating havoc at home. I have a fear of those noises that he creates.

I want to do better at Red Sports. I want to reach the stage where I can published my own articles. I want to be a better REDcrew where I can contribute more in Red Sports!

So much emotions

I am angry. I am pissed. I am annoyed. I am frustrated. I am disappointed. I am irritated.

780th post! Amazing! This is how much blogging I have done.

Life is amazing too, how far life has come.. To come to think of it, sometimes I wonder what's life. I am amazed with what people Living through day by day laughing at what others do. Some people live their life focusing on getting things right and ignore what others say about them (I am impressed with these people!). Some live their life gossiping about others and listen to the rumours.

Putting that aside, not wanting to kill too many brain cells, I learnt a great life lesson yesterday - be sincere. It takes courage to be sincere. People may view you as a fool but ignore them. You will move people who see your sincerity and there will be people who feel and see them. Sincerity is all it takes to improve oneself.

I am getting frustrated with myself. How can do a better job? Just by work harder?

:(

A little pissed with myself that I am not handling things well. I need to find my direction in life. How to move on in life from where I am now?

It has been sometime since I last blogged. My A Level result is out. 3As, 3Bs, 1D. I got D for General Paper. :(

Chinese New Year

The first day of New Year was very quiet. I did not meet more than half of my relactives this year. The day was really quiet. The second day was as per usual. The third day was fun!

Meh and I hit Sam's house at 10 plus to eat. Then we headed to Jem's house to gamble! I lost 2 bucks :( But it was fun! Lots of laughter! We disperse at around 3.30pm as Sam zoom down to town to meet his girlfriend. They are so cute! Sam made brownie and spagettite for his girlfriend when they are going to eat out. Furthermore, Sam brought cheese and icing and topping for the brownie along too to add them on the spot! What a cute and sweet couple!

After dispersing, I went over to Uncle Les' house! We played Mafia War (another version of Werewolf). Colin was trying so hard to convince everyone while screws was always the first to be eliminated! haha! Had a good laugh! We had steamboat at U.Les' house too.

Then on the fourth day of new year, Screws, Van and Von came over to my house to watch ABL. Patriots thrashed SMB (and they claimed their crown yesterday.). Laughed and took photos! :) Fun FUN!!

This new year was fun! :)

Crap!

Oh crap! I forgot about umpires' training today at Kallang! Oh CRAP! It was totally crap man! I was having tuition when Elaine called me! Totally CRAP! ROAR!

The past two weeks have been crappy too! TOTALLY! Met demoralising people. But it is the only way to make me better and stronger!

Of cos, I met crapy people too. I was a little pissed off initially with her but I told myself, the tougher the challenge, the better I become! I will only get stronger!

NEW YEAR is coming! YEAH!! Gatherings and more gatherings! Awesome!! :D

I am opening up my university courses choices. I closed all my options and only left 2 to choose from, which I thought this shouldn't be the way, which is why I open up more options.

I used to narrow down my options to only Sports Science and Physiotherapy. However, I thought I should include, Horticulture, Accountancy, Life Science courses into my list of options too. emm..

New Year is coming! I am so going to make it a fun new year!!!

Umpiring was my life for the last of whole week. I was quite disappointed with myself in many aspects. I think I was too arrogant about myself. Also, I am disappointed with my progress in umpiring. I think it's too slow.

Saturday's Daisy Tan Carnival totally drain me out! My legs felt as though they have just completed a full marathon! My legs are still feeling tired. Had fun on Saturday though!

There will be more challenges to come this week! Jia You! And stay focus during games!

Been a few days since I last blogged. It has been a challenging week, learning how to face failures. Not easy.

I was very angry on Friday with the juniors and blasted at them during training. Captain and vice-captains of the senior teams were ill-disciplined and I was very disgusted by it.

My body cannot take the stress and told me to rest today. :(

Life

I had a shaky 2010 start. But I am sure things will only get better. :)

Right now, I am giving tuition and doing umpiring. Sometime, going back to Hillgrove to train the young ones.

I am thinking if I should find a full-time job for a few months or should I just continue volunteering for Red Sports and also volunteer at Alexandra Hospital. Em.. I can't make the decision.

I miss school. It feels less stressful and less things to be concern with when studying.

Sometimes, I wonder if I have taken the wrong route back then, after O Level. Now that I realise I would like to do Sports Science, and Sports Science in RP can be converted to Bachelor by taking a year in an university overseas, I wondered if poly could have been a better route for me.

I am someone who needs to constantly keep myself busy. I cannot keep myself busy now since I have no school. And I have fears for my A Level. =( Sigh..

Right now, I am wondering if I should get a fulltime job. But if I do so, I will miss out on schools' games. HOW?!?!?!

2010

Happy New Year! 2010 is here!

2009 has been an awesome year for me. I have tried many things and achieve a few things. I have learnt a lot of things too.

Happenings of 2009:
*Joined AVP for tournaments
*C Badge
* A Div
*Learnt how to control my temper on court
*REDaction!
*REDcrew
*A Level
*Tri-annual Inter-varsity Games
*Sports Meet, 800m race, Short Put Champ
*My Birthday celebration with AVP.
*Night Cycling
*Energizer National League
*Whistler Club
*Asian Youth Games
*Mixx n Match Netball Challenge
*Nations Cup
*Nations Cup Workshop
*REDcrew Christmas party
*New Year hang over at u. Les house

If time turn back, I will go through these again!

While 2009 was a happening year, I am sure 2010 will be another great year too!

Resolution for 2010:
*Stay injury-free
*Earn a stable income
*Stay focus and committed in whatever I am doing
*Prioritise things well

Goals for 2010:
*Umpire semi-finals for B and C Division West Zone Netball Championship
*Study hard in University. Make it to Honours!

People of 2009

I have came across many new friends in 2009. I am glad that I have met them. They have lightened my life in one way or another. Without them, my 2009 wouldn't have been that colourful.

A special thanks to these people:

Mr Leroy Choo.. for introducing me to AVP.

Michael Ong.. he has taught me a lot and always sending me him whenever possible!

AVP.. the fun and laughter that we have shared have certainly added colours to 2009. Night Cycling, Birthday Celebrations, Going to tournaments together..

Khiok Sing.. for your information.. I have know him for 4 years, since 2005 and though I have his email, I have never spoken to him until I am in AVP. He has been a good friend, guiding me in netball and umpiring.

Umpires and umpire coaches.. especially Eric.. Have known him for very long but never really spoken to him. He has been a good umpire coach guiding me along, giving me advice. Not to forget all the umpires whom we joke together, gossip together.. Uncle Liew, Christopher, Elaine, Jacqueline and many others.. (There are too many umpires to be named! Sorry!)

Nigel.. Another Zenith guy who I have known for a long time but only talked to recently. I have always admire him as a shooter.

Team JJ Netball.. I truly love this group of netballers and team-mates - Ever fighting so hard on court. Thanks Wan Ting and Taahira who are always there for me! I will miss you guys! A big thanks to Ms Ng and Ms Choo for bringing us through the tournament!

Hong Kong University Netball team.. They came to Singapore for Tri-annual Inter-Varsity Games in July. I enjoyed mysef being around with them during that short period of time. Hope to see them again soon!

08S02.. People whom I weren't close to in J1 but A Level has drawn us closer. There are so much memories with 08S02! See you guys soon at chalet!

REDcrew.. Screws, Van, JW, Yvonne, U. Les and more.. My internship wouldn't have been fun without you guys! Gathering at u.les house, covering AYG... Those good times!

James Ong.. He is a member of Netball Singapore. He always encourages me whenever he sees me feeling not confident with umpiring. Thanks James!

All the friends that I met during netball games.. Alice, SAFSA players, Aciers players, AJC Netball Team, VJC Netball Team and all the other players that I have played with and palyed against! Thanks for all the good games we have played!

NTU Handball Team.. I have only been to their training for once but I have enjoyed myself. Thanks!

Teachers in JJC.. Ms Huang, Ms Goh, Dr Gan and all the other teachers who have taught me be it in class or outside classroom. Without them, I would not have learnt so much during my JC days.

Of course not forgetting all the friends who have been there for me throughout the years, Sam, Marianne, Eng Chuan, Li Ling and many others! And my parents who are always there for me no matter what!

Thanks people, for such a wondering year!

I finally realise what went wrong. I am not doing things because I want to do it but because others ask me to do so.

I have been wondering why am I not happy with what I am doing. I do not feel the soul in me when I do things. This is simply because I did not put my heart into them. I need a mind of my own to decide things. I should not be following what everyone says. It can be a great oppportunity but if I do not have the heart for it, I will not treasure the opportunity.

Things to do: (I have forgot them for ample times!)

1. Video Clip recprding for JW
2. Chem notes for Van
3. Call James Ong regarding NSL
4. Sunday's Party Christmas Present
5. Get to Mr Ramesh for Coaching
6. Sign up for relief teaching

Not feeling much motivation at the moment. :(

Currently searching for jobs but I am quite afraid of commitment. HOW?
:(

Feeling satisfied

I feel contented and satisfied with my work. Wrote 6 stories and sent out 2 emails. (: I have also decided which path to go. I have also had a great chat with my idols! (:

Although it was a tiring week, it was also a rewarding and fruitful week! :)

Busy week surviving on 4 - 5 hours of sleep each day.

The busy week began on 6 Dec, Sunday. There was International Youth Sports Challenge at Sports School in the morning. 6 Dec also marks the start of Nations Cup.

From Monday to Wednesday, it was a standard repetition of Netball workshop in the morning and Nations Cup in the evening. Despite feeling tired, I enjoyed the workshop and watching the Nations Cup. Go Singapore! Fight ON!

I have learnt a lot from the workshop. Now that I know so much more about umpiring, I am thinking what should I be focusing on for 2010. Umpire or Player?

Emm...

Can someone please help me do my blogskin? hehe. I know what I want my next blog skin to look like but I am reluctant to create it as I know it is very troublesome and time comsuming. Worst of all, I have lost most of my knowledge about html codes. ): Any nice souls out there?

Hui Mui has been so disciplined. :) She stays out of umpiring and netball-ing to rest her knee and she does physiotherapy at home regularly. Isn't she awesome? (: I hope the rest will get my knee into better shape soon! (:

Swimming on the go at the moment. I hope I can swim in the evening later. (: The last few evenings have been raining heavily. ):

Nations Cup coming soon! Time to get busy. Also, time to produce my brain cells!

I have finally washed up my Adidas tennis shoes. The shoes were coated with layers of dirt and dust! It looks so white now after the wash! (:

Reading on the go now! (:

Last Day

Today marks the last day of A Level; last day of JC education. I have officially completed 12 years of education. Woah!



I have been through much during these 2 years.

Upcoming plan

A few more hours to go before the legendary A's is over! Here's the plan after A Level:

Thurs(03/12):
8 - 9.15am: Paper
9.45am - 11.30am: See doctor
6 - 7.30pm: Swimming
8.30 - 10pm: Meeting

Fri(04/12):
9 - 12noon: Essay Writing Worshop
12.30 - 2pm: Shopping

Sat(05/12):
8 - 10am: Swimming

Sun(06/12):
9.30am - 12.30pm: IYSC Games @ SSP
4 - 6pm: Nations Cup
7 - 11.30pm: Wedding Dinner

So far this is the plan. (:

Where am I going now?

I have asked myself this question ample time but I am still unable to get myself an answer to the question.

Where am I going now?

Sports Mood!!

Hui Mui wants to play...

Frisbee
Handball
Badminton
Basketball

Hui Mui also wants to go

Swimming
Running

However, Hui Mui doesn't feel like playing Netball at the moment. Just not in the mood right now. ):

Fun!

These few days have been great!

On Tuesday night, I went for AVP training. It has been nearly 2 months since I last been to NUS courts. On Wednesday night, I went to attend Jill Mcintosh Shooting Session. It was fun! After the session, had a chat with Eric about Sports Science. He has provided me with a lot of insight about Sports Science and the universities.

On Thursday night, I went to Kallang to watch AVP Ole's game and to umpire after which. It has been a long time since I last umpired. The game was mild with fouls. A pretty controlled game. On Friday, I met up with Yi Xuan and we went shopping! We walked around Vivocity before heading down to Orchard where I finally found the dress!

I went swimming yesterday morning with Yi Xuan. I finally know how to swim. I am so happy! Thanks Yi Xuan. After 3 years of inconsistant learning, I finally know how to swim. More to come! Meanwhile, master breaststroke first! After swimming, I went home to take a nap before heading down to Uncle Les' house for Red Party! Lots of fun! I have not met them after the last lunch we had at Crystal Jade.

More enjoyment and excitement to come!! (:

Where do I go now?

Where do I go now?

How far am I going to go in netball? How far am I going to go in umpiring? How far am I going to go in my studies? What am I going to do during the upcoming weeks? What skills am I going to take up? Should I go to work?

Where do I go now??

Poor working ethics

I have very poor working ethics. I mix up emotions with work very easily.Once a problem sets in, my efficiency level drops drastically by refusing to adapt. I feel that I have handle the umpires issue poorly. I feel that I could have provided better option without venting my frustration. I think Alicia has good working ethics. I like the way she gets things done. Despite having much frustration and limitation, she will make sure that she gets things done no matter what.

I also feel that I can be more encouraging.

I thought of changing my blog skin. But I realised.. Too much effort at this point of time. I have totally lost touch of the codes and everything. It will take days and even weeks to figure out the courts. Thus, I decided to leave my blog skin aside for now though I really wish to change the blog skin.

Its 17 Nov today. Another 40 plus days to 2010! Time flies really fast. The other day, XZ asked me what I will be doing after A Level. I told him I have yet to thought about it. Sometime, I feel that future is scary. There are so much uncertainty. I am fear of facing the society, honestly. I will be a newbie again but this time round in the society. It will all be a brand new journey.

I was chatting with Shu Ping yesterday. I come to realisation that as we grow up we listen lesser and we want others to pay more attention of what we have to say. It is good to have our set of opinions. However, it is more important to strike a good balance of listening of what others are thinking. To a large extent, it is ironic. Adults often tell their children to talk less and listen more. Remember how your teachers and parents always remind you about you have 2 ears and only 1 mouth? On ther other hand, as we grow up we are not doing what we will tell our children. How ironic is this?

I think it is very important of listening to others. I remember how I use to shut off others with their opinions and miss out and serveral important information that I can find nowhere else. Frankly speaking, I am still doing so now but I am trying to kick away this habit.

Tomorrow is 18th Nov. Finally! I need a brand new month for my phone bill. My phone bill is so going to be hell expensive this month! 800 sms + HOURS of outgoing calls!! BAO!!!

Its 15th November now. Time passes by really fast. The most stressful week of the century is over. (:

It has been a long time since I last updated my blog. 10 days to be exact. Notes and TYSs have been my best friends. :) Anyway today's topic for the blog is my mum.

I think that she always put me and my siblings before everything and everyone else. She always ensures that we have sufficient food, enough entertainment, ensure our safety, give us the best that she can.

She is a great mum!

A Fruitful Day?

I have completed Power Series and Differentiation Practice Qns from TYS, VJC GP Prelim Paper 2 and Homeostatsis. I think it can be more fruitful if I have not spent time eating too much. I has better cut down on my consumption of food from McDonalds. It is terrible! I am not exercise yet I am eating so much! Bad Bad Bad!!

A Div 09

Looking at the girls of my age playing POLITE, it simply makes me miss those A Div times. Those sweat, those trainings, those heartaching games.

The weekend was fun. A day of laughter kicks away the doctor. *wink*

I am finally studying. I will totally stop playing netball. No more netball trainings for me. I promise. I feel the enlightenment today. I have not being giving my best. I will give my best shot this time and do to my best ability.

For the past 2 weeks, I have been playing netball almost every other day. I simply wanted this because I wanted to play as much netball as possible before I take a long break. Thanks KS and XZ, for the games.

Over the weekend, AVP was at Children's Day Street Netball Carnival. Shooting Stars came in 4th and Nua Kings and Queen came in 5th. We drew with 3rd in terms of points. However, we lost to them. Thus, coming in 4th. The carnival was great, plenty of laughter and fun.

PWC will be starting next week. Jia You everyone! Get well soon to all the injured people!! haha!

I will probably be cutting down on blogging as well. :(

Venting frustrations

I am getting just so frustrated about myself.

I still feel that disappointment from the last lost. I am feeling frustrated that I am not doing well in studies. I am angry with myself for not performing up to the level that I want to in netball.

Wanted to type more but decided not to in the end.

BYE!

All of a sudden, I have this feeling of typing something.

I vomit on Wed morning, 3.30am. The vomit stinks! On tues training, I ate durain cake after training. Happy Birthday Shu Ping! (It was SP's birthday on Mon) The vomit smelt of durian. Followed by diarrhoea. I was hell tired by Wed afternoon since I did not sleep the whole night. I visited the doctor then. I had some problems with my intestines. I did not go to school today either to rest at home. Feeling much better now :)

My left knee is falling sick. :( Will be going to polyclinic tomorrow and see how things go.

Buck Up! REVISE!

Homework due by Tues:

1. Chem Prelim Paper 1
2. Chem Rev, Chapter 1 - 4
3. P n C, Graphing Techniques
4. RJ GP Paper 2.
5. Bio 04 - 07 MCQs.

OMG!

Stressful

Life has been stressful. I teared on my way to Ngee Ann Poly today. I feel that there are many things bottled up and I didn't know how to loosen up myself. Oh well..

Anyway, today at Ngee Ann Poly was fun. :)

Study, study study!

I can finally blog. I was very tempted to blog just now but I told myself that I can only blog after I have finished my work.

Last term in JJC started today. I am quite disappointed with myself today when I got back the Chemistry papers today. Paper 3 was way below my expectation. I found out why its below my expectation though. BUCK UP, HUI MUI!

People are complaining about their life. Oh well, saying as if the rest of us are at fault. I shall just ignored it.

I hate the feeling of not being able to watch TV at home. :( I pity my second brother.

Yesterday was fun! I went for Mixx n Match Street Netball Challenge 2009. The umpiring was much better than Pesta Sukan. But I think the registration can be further improved.

After the game, both the teams + KS went for lunch together. I regretted not bathing before leaving Kallang Netball Center. :( We went to Ri Ben Chun (I have no idea what is the English name of the Restaurant.) Then, we headed to Orchard with 6 people remained. Shopped a little bit. Off we went to Billy Bomber for Chocolate and Cheese Fondew. (Sinful, huh?) And off to MOVIE! We watched The Time Traveller's Wife. I was totally lost from the movie for the first half an hour. All thanks to GRACE! haha! Overall, the movie wasn't too bad. However, a climax could have been better.

After movie, off to Pasta Shop for dinner. (Another sinful moment!) I loved the pasta. They were GREAT!

Saturday was fun too! Nigel owes me a KIKAPO! haha! I went down to NIE for umpiring. I missed out a few calls. Work harder!

I have a lot of thoughts on my mind. I have a few frustrations too. Right now, sms-ing someone to get rid of one of the frustrations.

However, I find it very difficult to pen down my thoughts. I feel very uncomfortable in giving my thoughts a tangible form. Emm..

Lunch out with Panda and Vanissa was fun! :D photos coming up.

Things for today:
1. Eye contact before passing.
2. Eat into defender's space before go for lunges. (the roll)
3. Passes. Make it easy to receive.
4. Let the feeder lead the shooter to the empty pass. (EYE CONTACT!)

Thanks peep for the help! :D

:( I accidentally deleted an important email that I spent half hour typing and need to re-type it out. I have just sent the email out.

Things are starting to pile up. Stress!

I went to CCAB for some netball today. I didn't have the drive to play netball today. In another words, I am getting a little bored with netball. Yet, this week is fully filled with netball action.

Today - Friendly
Tues - Trg at Kallang
Wed - Hgv trg
(I am way too lazy to type things out in full right now after spending 1 hour in total to type out the email.)
Thur - Umpiring
Fri - Hgv trg
Sat - Umpiring
Sun - Carnival

OM Tian. A lot eh? But no worry, I will make sure I study very hard throughout this week of school holiday. I must not make the same mistake that I committed during Prelim. Jia You!

Ciao! I need to go to sleep before I am late again.

Today marks the last day of Prelim. :):)

I went shopping after the paper in the afternoon with Cik Siti. It was a fruitful trip. I manage to get all the cosmetic that I need for time being.
:):) Thanks :)

Good News! Our proposal is being accepted. We will work hard to make it a successful event. :):) Triple joy for today. :):)

More shopping! :):) I need to beautify my drawers and waredrobe with more colours. :) Save more money and spend more! :) hehe!

netball

I have so much things to pen down today.

Things to work on:
1. Left hand pass
2. Proper landing. Always land with outer foot.
3. Control ball with only one hand.
4. Fake. (when passing)
5. Dodges. (weight on outer foot)
6. Most importantly, Fitness.
7. Watch lots of game :)

Jia You! Discipline and work hard towards the ultimate goal!

Went to Kallang to have some netball today. Oh no! My stamina is dropping drastically after not training for months! How should I strike an excellent balance between revision and training?

I have just so much worries on my mind. It can be frustrating at many occasion to be a typical gemini who wants to try everything. ):

Happy Birthday Jun Wei! Getter older already! haha!

Studied in the morning and went for BBQ Party at Junwei's place in the evening. Had fun teasing at one another. :)

I have so many things that I want to say and do but I do not have the time to do so right now. ):

I will try to remember the thoughts till tomorrow.

Ciao!

I have just realised that I pen down my emotions but I do not pen down my activities. I shall try to do it from now onward.

Study day for me! Maths Maths and more Maths. :) Met Merina and Alicia to discuss some stuffs in the late afternoon and went home to do more Maths! I have finished more than 15 queations. I am proud of myself for this. :)

This week is going to be busy. Jia You!

studies is not the only thing in the world

I have so much thoughts running through my mind and I want to pen them all down.

I have just realised how big the world is. The world is really very big. Why do I say so? I have realised what I have seen, have experienced is nothing compared to the world. Being a typical Singapore JC kid who study all day long, thinking that studying is the only thing in life, I have developed this concept that life is all about studying. But, not! Life is way much more than this.

I have also developed this concept in me that everyone in the world (well, the world to me is this small.) need to study hard and work hard. I am so wrong about this concept. This is not even a social norm. However, these concepts are so in me that I cannot accept anything beyond this circle.

I have just realised that people do many other things apart from studying. People think about life. People think about how to be happy. People think of developing their own unique career. And most importantly, people priositise all these above studies which to me, I felt that people are going against the social norms. But, not! This is the social norm. People do not need to score straight As to be happy and lead a good life.

I am drilled to think that not doing well in studies is a shame. But, let's take a look at the world again. A typical commoner at New York on average holds 3 degrees. But, what's the big deal? People are happy too without a degree. I seriously need to get a life and see the world!

Honestly, I was shocked with what I read. I was shocked. I felt as though I was watching a drama series. I felt how things change and how the main character lived for the past few years. However, I was not ready to accpe those information at all. Seriously. I have many questions that I want to find answers to them.

Anyway, went out with Marianne to Bugis today. By right, the shopping trip is for me to get my stuffs for an upcoming formal event. Erm, my wardrobe have hardly anything beyond dri-fit and FBTs shorts. Anyway, Marianne started her shopping before I got anything for myself.

In the end, I managed to get what I want. :) Also, got myself a bag. I am very happy with the bag. :) Been longing for it for a long time. :)

:( I didn't finish the maths work that I set out for myself. I spent quite sometime reading some online stuffs and neglected my work. :( Bad, bad bad!

Have been down with flu for the whole week. :(

I felt really horrible on Monday. I felt as though the body did not belong to me. Tuesday onwards, things looked better :). recovering in process now. :)

Congrats! I have studied for Biology for 5 hours straight. :D

I can finally blog. My keyboard was down over the weekend. Then, Janson kept laughing at me. Horrible Janson. haha!

Had Pesta Sukan on Saturday. Emm. I was kind of sad with it. Nevermind, let's jia you in the next tournament! :)

*It feels damn good to type with the new keyboard*

btw, I got my earphone fixed too. Double joy =D

Flew to cloud 9 on Fri and came to earth today.

I missed my run last week :(

Ran 4.68km (Loop Hume Ave) today. :)

taking a breather

Finally, I could take a breather after working hard for the past 10 days. Honestly, I was quite worried for yesterday's papers. Even if I have completed the paper, my mind was still thinking about the papers. Emm.. And I have just got to keep reminding myself that "Stay Focus!"

Whatever that are over, are over! Oh well.. Concentrate on the upcoming papers!!!

Anyway, I was thinking of how I should organise my side bar. I feel that the order is kind of weird and messy. Emm..

so, what to do now?

what will you do if you have been trying to change something and after trying for so long, things are not changing?

you have been complaining about it to someone and the person is too frustrated to take in anymore complain about the issue. For this, I will stop mentioning this issue to that person. In fact, I will not mention it to anyone else.

How about the fomer isssue? Continue trying? Give up?

I feel so dead. Extremely dead! :(

I have decided to give up geography for the time being. I could only finish Globalisation for the past few days. I thinking studyig Maths was a wrong choice. :(

Anyway, I have just got to forgo Prelims and concentrate on A level instead.

Hui Mui, Buck up! and Jia you!!!

will you?

I took 173 home today. On my way home, there is an uncle who offered 2 curry puffs to someone who is a stranger to him. The uncle does not seem to have any motive behind his actions. I could feel that he was sincere. However, I was thinking whether will the boy accept the curry puffs. The boy was reluctant to accept the curry puffs initially. After much persuasion by the uncle, he accepted the curry puffs.

If you were in the boy's shoes, will you accept the curry puffs? If I were in the boy's shoes, regardless the persuasion, I doubt I will accept the curry puffs. Despite knowing that he is very sincere, somehow I am still feeling uncomfortable with the idea of accepting the curry puffs.

How about you?

netball

Upcoming events:
15-16 Aug: Netballuxion 2009

22 Aug : Pesta Sukan (Mixed Open)

October: POL-ITE Netball

November: Year End League

December: Nations Cup

My hands are getting itchy. I can't wait to be back on court and going at full force!

I have a dream and I want to fulfil it!

so difficult

i hate doing something that i am not confident in. For example, comunication. I really hate it. I am really afraid that what I have said will hurt you. I do not know how to handle people's reactions.

ARGH! this is something really hard to learn! :(

Today's training:
1. Do not just dodge. Do change of direction instead.
2. Do not always go for far option.
3. More left hand passes!
4. A few footwork here and there
5. Look at the co-shooter once in the goal circle.
6. Always look at the ball.

Next training:
1. left hand passes only
2. more sprints. (> 5)
3. No more footwork
4. More ball awareness.

building up the tempo

I am trying to build up my study tempo as well as my training tempo.

I have started proper revision, meaning go into depth for all the topics. Lazy Hui Mui used to browse through topics and hardly remember the key points. :( I thought doing subject by subject would be better than jumping from a topic of a subject to that of another subject. Started off my revision with Mathematics. I think my pace for revision can further increase. I am currently revising an average of 4 topics per day. Jia You!

Training wise, I am still looking for a training partner for my weekend run. I am trying to discipline myself to go for a long run every weekend to build up my threashold level. I want to become fitter. The only way to do so is to keep training. If I do not train regularly, I will not improve my fitness level and thus, lead to a drop in performance level on court!

Right now, I am trying to get use to the training schedule that I set out for myself. It is not easy to maintain it. It needs high level of commitment and self-discipline! Jia You!

Communication Matters
Communication is often the favorite activity of Geminis. They tend to be very eloquent and witty conversationalists; this is a good thing because they are usually quite talkative individuals. Geminis are known for having outstanding communication skills, and they get along with most people. On the downside, because Geminis enjoy talking and are very people oriented, they sometimes engage in more gossip than they should.

High Tolerance for Change
Geminis thrive on change. They thrive on novel experiences and constantly seek opportunities to try new things. The perfect quote to sum up how Geminis view change is "variety is the spice of life". The versatility aspect of typical Gemini traits means that people born under this sign are usually adept at multi-tasking. They thrive on juggling numerous priorities and projects, and they really aren't happy unless they're working on several things simultaneously.

On the downside, Geminis can easily become bored, and aren't great at concentrating on a single project for a long period of time. They become restless when there isn't enough change and excitement, and there's nothing a Gemini hates more than feeling stuck in a rut. When Geminis get bored with a project, they're known to just stop working on it so they can focus on something else that catches their attention.

Intellect
Geminis tend to be very intelligent, and their minds work in a rational and logical manner. With varied interests, their high level of curiosity often drives those with Gemini traits to become knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects. They learn quickly and easily, and seek out opportunities to acquire new knowledge. However, they don't always do well in traditional educational settings, simply because they get bored very easily.

Dependability
Geminis aren't always the most reliable of individuals. Because they tend to get restless and bored when there isn't enough excitement, they change their minds quite frequently. Since they thrive on change and excitement, finishing projects once begun isn't a strong suit of Gemini individuals.

Another hilly run today! Completed 5.29km today.

:)

frustrated

I do not understand the world and the world does not understand me! :(

I do not understand my parents and they do not understand me.

I do not understand my brothers and they do not understand the family.

I do not understand my friends and they do not understand me.

I am trying to understand myself...

an inspiring book

I read an inspiring book during one of the free periods yesterday. I do not agree with every details that was mentioned in the book. However, I felt that some of the pointers given by the authors were very useful for me. The book is titled "Excel in Sports and Studies. You can do it!". Its written by Steven Quek C.H. and Renuka Satianathan.

The most useful method to do as many things as possible in life is to spend every single second that we have meaningfully. Time spent waiting for buses, time spent queueing up for food, time spent on travelling by public transports and any other time spent on waiting for someone or for an event to start should be spent wisely. For example, read a book while waiting for bus.

Making every second counts allows you to do many more things. For example, instead of rushing to buy food during bring in the first half of break (which normally has longer queue compared to the second half of the break), spend the first 10 minutes of the break on doing some homework. After the school, you will be spending 10 minutes lesser in completing your homework and you spend the 10 minutes that you have on something else.

I think this tip - do not leave school immediately if you travel home by bus, is very useful. When you leave school right after the bell has rang, the bus is probably going to be crowded or you may not even be able to board the bus. Instead, leave the school 10 to 15 minutes later than your peers so as to have a more comfortable bus ride. Meanwhile, spend that 10 to 15 minutes finishing up the homework (and you will have less work to finish when you reach home!).

Together with the 10 minutes that you spent on homework during the break, you will have extra 20-25 minutes. An accumulation of these extra 20-25minutes daily will give you many extra HOURS overtime. Thus, you will be able to do many more things!

To aid you in able to spend this little pockets of time, plan ahead. For example, before leaving your home for the school in the morning, plan what you would like to read or study while waiting for the bus and while you are travelling home. This will help you to have sufficient materials for all the free time that you have.

Another inspiring point that I took away was set goals for your life to aid you in moving on in life.
I think that goal setting is very important. Start with an end in mind. Without a goal in mind, you will find no motivation and you will see life as a meaningless process. There are 3 types of goal - short term goals, intermediate goals and long term goals (aka ultimate aims). Short term goals are things that you aim to achieve in everyday life. Intermediate goals are goals to achieve in the process of achieving the long term goals.

For example your long term goal is to make it to the national squad of a particular sports. Your intermediate goal would be to make it to the age-group squad by year 2010. Short term goal would then be things that you want to achieve during every training.

These goals will help you to overcome your tough times. Whenever you feel like giving up during your training, remind yourself that you are pushing on because you want to achieve your goals.

This brings me to another important point mentioned in the book - set the correct attitude, always be positive. Your attitude determines your altitude. When you meet an obstacle in your path to achieve your goals, you should always remain positive and tell yourself that you will overcome the obstacles and become stronger. On the other hand, if you have negative thoughts such as you will fail to tackle the problem, you will never overcome the problem.

Always enter a situation with the mindset that you will be the winner. This will help to push you to put in all your effort. As long as you have tried your best, you will never look back and ask "what if" which we should not.

Staying positive will also help you to pick up yourself after an unsuccessful attempt.

Hope these have inspired you like how it has been done to me! :)

Ran 4.68km today. Lots of hill work! Good toning for my thighs! :)

got whacked

My poor little finger...

Joined my friend to play netball last thursday. During one of the games, the opponent gave a smack directly to my hand while I was going for the ball. My poor little fourth finger was injured. I have yet to figure out what sort of injury is my finger experiencing from. But, something strange happened yesterday. I was rubbing my finger and it swells up! :(

Apparently, its movements are very restricted. :(

haircut

Had a haircut today. (:

:)

Felt good after a run of 6.08km (information by mapmyrun.com)

Frustration

After a month, my beloved computer is finally back. :) Apparently, this seems to be the only thing for me to celebrate.

Things have not been going well. Common Test Grade: A C E S. (A good word, huh?) A for Maths. C for Chem. E for Bio - 50/100 actually :( . S for Geography (Oh well, expected it since I did not study the topic, Globalisation) Another S for GP. ARGH! Work hard! Work hard! Time management!!

Someone is driving me nuts. =.= What are you thinking? Can you tell me your mind, please? Moved forward and got bounced back.

So what's next for us? Play harder(Purely)? What's next? I am kind of frustrated with the way things are going. Things aren't in place. The support is not enough for us to move forward. But then again, this is a family club.

Argh! Sometimes, I get so sick of coming home that I feel like staying all nights.

FRUSTRATED!

netball (mixed and women)

Haha. I miss playing women's netball. It has been a year or so since I last played in open women netball until 3 days ago. I truly miss playing women netball. It is a totally different ball game from mixed netball. At least, I feel tall in the women netball. haha.

Honestly, in mixed netball, the paste is certainly faster and the game is more aggressively played. Strategies used are very much different too. On the other hand, to play better in the women's game, training with guys certainly helped.

Pesta Sukan is coming up soon! I need to start training my physical. Ever since the end of ENL, I have slowed down my paste for training and obviously, my fitness dropped like nobody business. Worst of all, my muslces feel like they are all filled with fats and only fats. *SIGH*

All right, got to go. *another sigh*

Hope can get my comp back asap! :((

ENL

I have enojoyed my holiday, I would say. It was difficult to make a good balance between events. (I have not revise Maths and Chem!) I was down for ENL this holdiay. It was a good experience.

Mixed Open - Although started playing in mixed open still start of 2008, I have not played in an hour game before. It is a different ball game from that where there is only women on court. I was certainly challenged to my limit (both physically and mentally). I was down for umpiring yesterday. As a watcher of the final where players got really heated about the game, I finally internalise the meaning of being emotional on court. I had bad attitude on court for 2 of the games. Come to think of it again, it just a game afterall. Respect the umpires and keep the game going. Whatever that went right, whatever that went wrong, just keep the game going. :)

Round up for the ENL: 3 wins 1 loss. :)

Umpiring - Up-ed by another level :) I have learnt a lot of things from this season. Thanks to all the umpire coaches. I think that it is great that they are around. It is good for the newbies as ENL showcase a lot of playing styles (Year End League hardly have many clubs signing up), a good chance for us to learn and pick up new things. However, it is not possible to learn unless there are some basic guidance. :)

Time to go back to my pile of revision. BYE!

Comp crushed :(

time to re-charge!

Weekend is finally here!

The week has been eventful. Let's take a look.

Monday: Geography Common Test in the afternoon. I had umpiring at night.
Tuesday: I went for Hillgrove training in the afternoon and went for AVP training at night.
Wednesday: Umpired for Hillgrove's game in the afternoon (well done girls!) and Umpired for ENL at night.
Thursday: Attended a seminar and had an ENL game at night. (YIPPEE!! :) )
Today: Went to watch 'A' Division Rugby Final.

Although I was very tired, I enjoyed the week. :) Gonna re-charge this weekend to be ready to chiong again!

Things for today's umpiring:
1. same northern side as bench official
2. Watch out for 3 feet.
3. Open up earlier at the goal line.
4. Give advantage appropriately.
5. Re-positioning.

Should I rest?

I am kind of worried for myself for umpiring. I feel really lousy about myself. I was testing myself today but things seemed bad, very bad. I could not keep my focus on the game for long. I tend to wonder into the space easily.

I felt quite tired before the game. What's wrong with me? Am I not having enough rest? I slept for 8 hours yesterday and when I woke up this morning, I felt fresh. In the afternoon, my body seemed to be breaking apart.

Should I really take a rest? It takes time to reach the peak form after the rest but I would have a fresher mind. Should I give myself a break that is long enough for my body to recuperate and let my knee be on holiday?

I am very reluctant to give up what I have now. I want to build on from where I am now. On the other hand, I feel that I do not have that energy to push myself sometimes.

What should I do?

The progress report for first half of the year is out. The result is BAD. But, I would say that I am not disappointed because I know I deserve it.

GP: E
Geography: D
Biology: E
Chemistry: B
Mathematics: A

Obviously, such result will kick me out of contest for a place in local universities. I have just got to buck up!

more netball, please.. hehe :P

I am lack of netball to keep my life proper. Haha! just joking. Anyway, I am having once or twice netball a week now. The best part is I am eating as much as I do when I train 7 days a week. Emm.. I kind of miss those weeks where I need keep stuffing 2 sets of clothes into my bad daily.

Yesterday training was quite fruitful. Identified a few problems to work on.

1) Stop holding for too long.
2) Do not cut off everyone lanes, run at my stripe.

I need to run MORE! I need to increase my weekly mileage from 10 to 15!!!

motivation, where are you?

I am getting into my complain mood again.

I can't find any form of motivation of drive myself to get work done. I have been lying around at home and not doing much and I hate this. I hate not using the time to the utmost usage. The feeling of kowing that I have wasted time yet not having a source of motivation to drive myself to better spent the time, is totally horrible.

I have 3 days of school-less days. But, what have I done over the past 3 days?

Sat - Maths basic questions.
Sun - Chem File
Mon - Edit photos plus one story.

Isn't this bad? Completing only 3 tasks over the past 3 days! A Level is round the corner but I am not doing much to help myself. Parents-Meeting Session next Friday. Sigh!

You know what? The worst thing is that I keep forgetting what I have to do. I will keep thinking that I don't have much work to do when I have piles and piles of work to be completed.

:(

I sort of hate the way I am living now. I know I need to buck up. But, how to?

I hate going home facing this and that. I hate going to a place where I don't know how to express myself. (I mean my home.)

ARGH!

I am wasting time.

:( I am wasting time. ):

just a little thought

There were so much thoughts running through my mind.

I miss playing netball with jj. I miss A div time. Today marks the last day of second round. I was imagining how things would have been if we have entered second round. We were so near, yet... so far.
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I just have got to put up a brave front in front of you. I was over the moon when you smiled at me. But I was disheartened when I am not sure what you meant by that.
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Don't ask me why I didn't do this or that. Why don't you place yourself in my shoes?
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It is a blessing to be able to walk. I was unable to walk properly this morning. It was very scary.

It feels just so good.

Thanks Bee Hoon, for the mini donuts. They were delicious!

It's feel just so good to play netball with AVP again. :)

Needed to complete an essay yesterday and as per usual, reserach is reqiured. But, guess what? I enjoyed doing the research. I dislike reading. The research that done yesterday has driven me to do more research and more reading. (:

Life is so packed! I want more time available for reading!!!!