It will be a long long week to go before I get some rest.

23/10 - Nike Training
24/10 - Nike Race 2010
25/10 - POL-ITE Umpiring
26/10 - SMU Training
27/10 - POL-ITE Umpiring
28/10 - SMU Training
29/10 - POLITE Umpiring
30/10 - ISSAC U14, Nike Training,
31/10 - PWC Carnival
01/11 - POL-ITE Umpiring
02/11 - SMU Training
03/11 - POL-ITE Umpiring
04/11 - SMU Training
05/11 - REST DAY!

Jia YOU! ;)

Life

The weeks that went by were pretty good I guess. Nonetheless, there were some frustrations here and there.

Played a frisbee tournament for the first time in my life. I had fun! Tempest was just an awesome team! I must say Weiji is a good captain. I admire the way he handles all of us with patience and constantly encouraging the newbies.

The opening match for Mixed Social League was not very pleasant. I did not play to my best ability. I knew I had more to offer. AVP did not play well either, too much opinions I guess. I disliked some of the dirty things I saw and heard during the game both from us and the opponents. This was probably what turned the game sour. We should just let the umpires control the game. I do agree that the umpires did not do a fantastic job. I do know that one of them is not serious in umpiring at all. It is a SOCIAL league. Let's be more friendly.

Up to date, I have umpired 3 games for Year End League. The first was obviously bad. I have not been umpiring actively and exercising regularly. I could not connect myself to the game. the second game was better. This is probably the first game I umpired with confidence. 3 Cheers for myself! ;) I was quite scared before the game started as I heard many things about one of the teams. Third game was not average I guess. I need to move my eyes more often. ;)

We finally made our first trip to Care Corner to carry out our LTB project on computer literacy. It was a good outing. The kids were very active. I was very tired after the session ended. The news of them wanting us to carry out the next computer programme for them in Dec certainly encouraged us to work harder for the project.

I felt bad to blast at Rebecca a few days before the visit to the home. I had a late night the day before the meeting. The turn up was bad and I lost my temper. Sorry, Rebecca.

I collected my Nike Race's race pack today. I think the design for the shirt is all right but not the colour. I look like a traffic police with it. I can't imagine 12 000 traffic police running on 24th Oct.

Today felt like April's Fool Day. KS tricked me. He told me that he left Kallang without umpiring the game. I was really pissed off at that moment. Only when the game was ending, he told me he umpired the game. What a prank!

Life is about having fun

Life is about having fun, isn't it?

Some of us worries about money. I agree that money is important.
Some of us worries about staying single. Having a partner is important, a life partner especially.
Some of worries about our studies.
Some of us worries about ranking and status.

All of us have one thousand and one things to worry about. If we put some of these aside and start having fun in life, you will reslise you are achieve more. I am not saying that what we are worrying is trivial. Worrying them will not help you to acheieve them.

In fact, worrying will only cause you to worry more. Take a step back and relax your shoulders. Its not easy but when you do so, you will see that the world is beautiful and colourful. ;)

Do things that you love and like. Don't do things for any other reasons. You may still get what you want at the end of the day but isn't then life becomes meaningless? Focus on the process. Result is secondary.

Really.

Isn't it nice to be missing someone?

I think that feeling is nice. Having no one to miss, sets one to be feeling lonely.

When are you going to appear and allow me to miss you?

Cupid, I know you love me! ;)

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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Click on articles and quizzes for useful information!

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.