Woah

by Jonathan in Uncategorized on Friday January 26, 2007 at 2009hours

Quote from a blog by a 93 year old blogger;

There are numerous notes and letters I must write. There are places I’ve wanted to travel, but never had the chance. Actually, each of you can, if you think yourself into my age, fill out the list. At least you can try to understand why I say that I hate to go.

Hmm, puts things into perspective no?

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It’s that time again

by Jonathan in Uncategorized on Thursday January 25, 2007 at 0125hours

Less then 1 week to the exams.

My mugging is not proceeding at the pace I would like it to.

5 papers this semester.

3 programming, 2 theory.

And at the end of it all, just 1 goal.

4.0

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Rant

by Jonathan in Education, IT, Life on Friday January 19, 2007 at 2031hours

Hello world. Its been a while, so here I am to rant.

Internet connectivity at home these past few days have been screwy. Started off with my old modem router dying on me after 2+ years of faithful service. Went down to SLS the same day to get a new one, fixed it up fine. Next day, I lost my ADSL line. It was supposed to be switched to the other fixed line but someone over at Singnet forgot to complete the switch, leaving me Internet-ness for another day. Think of all the lost productivity. Basket. Inefficient arses.

Went to the NTU talk (Comp Sci/Eng + Admissions) last Saturday. It was quite an eye opener really. And it made me realise that perhaps, SP is holding me back quite a bit with all the Assignments and other misc workload. Apparently, flexibility is not a word in SP’s dictionary. Its really hard to go out and learn more stuff outside the classroom when you’ve got very time consuming assignments and the like with deadlines that have to be met.

Take a look at the NTU’s Undergrad programmes. In addition to the standard Computer Engineering and Computer Science programmes (leading to a B.Eng.), they offer a Double Degree in Computing & Business. And if that s not enough of a challenge, they offer a new integrated Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) and Master of Science (Computer Science) programme too. 4 years, 1 Bachelor and 1 Master. Heh.

The only problem is (should I decide to go NTU,) which of the 2 aforementioned programmes to pursue. To be fair, SP’s Dip. Info Tech has got a new elective leading to a double diploma in IT and Digital Media (if I’m not mistaken) but that’s about as far as its flexibility goes.

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19

by Jonathan in Life on Saturday January 13, 2007 at 2319hours

Another year has gone by, and again I find myself not having achieved anything truly substantial. I’m guessing that’s why I never really bother much about my birthday. It’s, to me anyway, just a reminder that another year has come and gone, and I’m not getting any younger. I think the last time I had a birthday celebration (outside the family) was when I was in P5. Heh.

Oh yes, Thanks to Shermian, Siyu, TC and SQ for the cake!!

Its actually quite funny caus they brought the cake to the ledge outside the clubroom, and Sher was knocking on the window. So me thinking that she needed something from the club, needed to talk to TC or something, went to open the window. The window had some problems opening fully, so I went to check it out, then sort of hung around the opened window wondering what she wanted.

Then suddenly a cake appeared. I was like stunned for a few seconds. Haha. But yupp, thanks again. Really appreciate it. =D Thanks to all who wished me too. =)

Wanted to blog about the NTU Talk today, but I’ll save it for tomorrow lah. Feeling kinda lazy. =)

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VS Sec 1 Camp - EDGE 07

by Jonathan in Victoria School on Monday January 8, 2007 at 0123hours

I can’t blog about the whole camp, since I was (sadly) only there for campfire night + day 3. But I can say this: The VS Spirit @ Campfire was super strong. Woah. I’m like damn proud of the Sec 1s. Only 3 days into sporting the label of Victorians and already the flame is starting to burn in them.

I was initially afraid that as the standard (Spirit wise) of the new intake was slipping slightly over the course of the past few years, this years batch would reach the point of ‘disappointing’. But I was not disappointed.

One thing that was disappointing, however, was the fact that the EFI (External Freelance Instructors) built and fed the campfire (Zipline again somemore). That job has historically belonged to the Black shirts, whom should have had enough experience (through their various camps) to plan, build, execute and maintain a solid campfire. EFIs for the high elements I understand and expect, due to MOE’s requirements, but for campfire? A big no-no in my book.

Regardless, I still think it was a very successful camp and a great beginning to the Victorian Experience to come over the next 4 years for the Sec 1s. (Don’t believe me? Check out the blog at EDGE 2007 Blog)

Kudos to Mr Siow, the teachers and Black/Red shirts for the camp.

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