Yeah, took me long enough. After nearly three months in Auckland, I have finally decided to update my blog. Which is essentially dead la, but now the walking dead blog.
Brace yourselves, winter is coming. And as my heater is turned on for yet another cold night, I can't help but wonder how long more I can survive indoors without piling on the layers of clothes.
Well, enough of that. So yes, I would like to leave everyone with what seems like a simple question, but actually isn't.
"Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements, even if it leads nowhere?"
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Ingenio et Labore
This is it. Everything that I've hoped for and more. At some times, it does seem to be too good to be true.
But it's not fanta-sea, it IS real life.
Thus, I'd like to express my inexpressible gratitude to everyone who has been a part of my life for the past 1 1/2 years, and also the past 19 years. It was a little disconcerting initially, making the jump from school to college. However, I eased myself into college life, and honestly found it better than school life is a few different ways. A long while ago, back in form 5, teachers used to say that school life would be the most awesome time of our lives. I don't deny it, schooling life was quite awesome! Relatively stress-free, little workloads, and manageable lives. However, many might have entered into strictly regimented college lives, with equally tight dress codes, and codes of conduct etc. No, that life is not for me. I don't pay heed to useless formalities, uncomfortable clothing in hot weather conditions and many more. The liberal, casual (in dress code), environment of my own college is much more to my taste. The fact that it was beside Pyramid did help as well, I suppose.
So, ever since getting the offer to study in New Zealand in mid-2010, I have been waiting to go there. Heck, I've been waiting to go to NZ since 1999, but I'll save that story for a later time. But amazingly, time did not drag on for most of my time in Sunway. Admittedly, I was kept too busy by the relentless flow of work. But, I not only survived my pre-u program, I ENJOYED it. Sure, it was formally a "I-need-to-get-through-this-to-fly-abroad" thing, but it was less so in my mind. Although the early stages of 2011 did prove to be rather disconcerting at first, I adapted.
Thus, here comes the next stage of my life. University life! Nothing to say about it now, of course. But I will, at odd and length intervals keep posting in my blog. For now, kia ora! Have a great day, wherever you are.
P/s the title of my post is the motto of the University of Auckland. It means ability, and labour. (:
Thus, I'd like to express my inexpressible gratitude to everyone who has been a part of my life for the past 1 1/2 years, and also the past 19 years. It was a little disconcerting initially, making the jump from school to college. However, I eased myself into college life, and honestly found it better than school life is a few different ways. A long while ago, back in form 5, teachers used to say that school life would be the most awesome time of our lives. I don't deny it, schooling life was quite awesome! Relatively stress-free, little workloads, and manageable lives. However, many might have entered into strictly regimented college lives, with equally tight dress codes, and codes of conduct etc. No, that life is not for me. I don't pay heed to useless formalities, uncomfortable clothing in hot weather conditions and many more. The liberal, casual (in dress code), environment of my own college is much more to my taste. The fact that it was beside Pyramid did help as well, I suppose.
So, ever since getting the offer to study in New Zealand in mid-2010, I have been waiting to go there. Heck, I've been waiting to go to NZ since 1999, but I'll save that story for a later time. But amazingly, time did not drag on for most of my time in Sunway. Admittedly, I was kept too busy by the relentless flow of work. But, I not only survived my pre-u program, I ENJOYED it. Sure, it was formally a "I-need-to-get-through-this-to-fly-abroad" thing, but it was less so in my mind. Although the early stages of 2011 did prove to be rather disconcerting at first, I adapted.
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| Future uni (: |
P/s the title of my post is the motto of the University of Auckland. It means ability, and labour. (:
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
EH HEH HEH
Why, hello there??
My WACE results come out tomorrow. The finale to 1.5 years has come. The actual end, I mean.
Wait, was that said right? Tomorrow?!! Yes, TOMORROW!
I'm scared of just clicking, or logging in. AND BOOM, getting results. I'm scared of missing my target. Scared of underperforming. Terrified for my Bio. PETRIFIED for Maths c/d. ):
I am hoping and praying now that scaling will be kind to me. A bit too late, but please let me get scaled up for Maths. Haihhhh. Accounts, EALD, Chem. asdfghjkl
My future hangs in the balance, in those numbers. The ranking that will be bestowed upon me.
Butterflies now live permanently inside my abdomen. They refuse to leave. So, I let them be.
But when, I wake up tomorrow. It's just one step closer to my fate. :/
Wow, drama much? But I can't help it. Terrifying in the highest degree!
I have a bet with a friend. Two bets, in fact, with the same friend. I hope that no one pays anyone. A win-win situation.
But now. I retreat into the relative calm and safety of my den. Before being thrown back into the tempest that awaits me as dawn breaks. Farewell, and take care friends.
And to my Ausmates, may the force be with you.
My WACE results come out tomorrow. The finale to 1.5 years has come. The actual end, I mean.
Wait, was that said right? Tomorrow?!! Yes, TOMORROW!
I'm scared of just clicking, or logging in. AND BOOM, getting results. I'm scared of missing my target. Scared of underperforming. Terrified for my Bio. PETRIFIED for Maths c/d. ):
I am hoping and praying now that scaling will be kind to me. A bit too late, but please let me get scaled up for Maths. Haihhhh. Accounts, EALD, Chem. asdfghjkl
My future hangs in the balance, in those numbers. The ranking that will be bestowed upon me.
Butterflies now live permanently inside my abdomen. They refuse to leave. So, I let them be.
But when, I wake up tomorrow. It's just one step closer to my fate. :/
Wow, drama much? But I can't help it. Terrifying in the highest degree!
I have a bet with a friend. Two bets, in fact, with the same friend. I hope that no one pays anyone. A win-win situation.
But now. I retreat into the relative calm and safety of my den. Before being thrown back into the tempest that awaits me as dawn breaks. Farewell, and take care friends.
And to my Ausmates, may the force be with you.
Friday, December 9, 2011
But, soft?
"What light through yonder window breaks."
This line has been repeating itself over and over and over again in my head. For no apparent reason, of course.
So, it has almost been a whole month since I ended my studies at Sunway. I kinda miss it. Miss many things about Sunway..including Pyramid. hehe. Well, I suppose that after going there several times per week, you sorta get attached to the place. The familiarity of Pyramid is just so..appealing. To know that you'll never be lost, you don't need to use the directory (except when deciding on where to eat). But to think about it, most of my time spent in Pyramid has been rushing here and rushing there. Rushing to Pyramid to buy lip balm for my brutally cracked lips in just over 15 minutes. Rushing for lunch. I never really spent that much time, strolling around with no purpose.
A blog post by Nicholas Keevan wouldn't really be a blog post by Nicholas Keevan if there wasn't an academic reference. WACE results are in 20 days time! Cue alarm bells, soon. I don't want, and haven't had to think about them in great detail yet. Dreams of results have also yet to appear, so thank God. Nevertheless, with the release of WACE results, news of university placement is also looming ominously.
If all goes well, then the next few months could be quite busy ones. Packing, shopping etc. But for now, I have had the time to indulge myself in many good books and movies, and TV shows! However, I need company for Star Wars and LOTR marathons. Volunteers, anyone?
So, farewell for now. I don't know when my next update will be. But soft, what light through yonder window breaks. For it is the East, and I am the sun.
kbai
This line has been repeating itself over and over and over again in my head. For no apparent reason, of course.
So, it has almost been a whole month since I ended my studies at Sunway. I kinda miss it. Miss many things about Sunway..including Pyramid. hehe. Well, I suppose that after going there several times per week, you sorta get attached to the place. The familiarity of Pyramid is just so..appealing. To know that you'll never be lost, you don't need to use the directory (except when deciding on where to eat). But to think about it, most of my time spent in Pyramid has been rushing here and rushing there. Rushing to Pyramid to buy lip balm for my brutally cracked lips in just over 15 minutes. Rushing for lunch. I never really spent that much time, strolling around with no purpose.
A blog post by Nicholas Keevan wouldn't really be a blog post by Nicholas Keevan if there wasn't an academic reference. WACE results are in 20 days time! Cue alarm bells, soon. I don't want, and haven't had to think about them in great detail yet. Dreams of results have also yet to appear, so thank God. Nevertheless, with the release of WACE results, news of university placement is also looming ominously.
If all goes well, then the next few months could be quite busy ones. Packing, shopping etc. But for now, I have had the time to indulge myself in many good books and movies, and TV shows! However, I need company for Star Wars and LOTR marathons. Volunteers, anyone?
So, farewell for now. I don't know when my next update will be. But soft, what light through yonder window breaks. For it is the East, and I am the sun.
kbai
Monday, November 14, 2011
Fare thee well!
Guys, guys!
Guess what?
WACE ends tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ausmat ends tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!
Woooohoooo.
bai now!
Guess what?
WACE ends tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ausmat ends tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!
Woooohoooo.
bai now!
Friday, October 28, 2011
WACE!
Oh hai.
Like woah, I haven't posted anything for 2 months!
I'm not gonna blame Ausmat, but I'll blame myself.
Oh well, WACE is next week. I'd never thought I would hear myself say that so soon. But here I am, here's WACE. 50% of this massive course has been accomplished. And yeah, from January til October, results are quite satisfactory. Now, I just need to push ahead, push hard past the finish line. And then, come 29th December 2011, I shall hope to deliver good news.
News concerning my departure to my university of choice next February. Yes that's just a little over 3 months to go. I am excited, no doubt about that.
Fare thee well for now, non-existent readers of this blog of a bygone era. I shall leave youse with some entertainment
Like woah, I haven't posted anything for 2 months!
I'm not gonna blame Ausmat, but I'll blame myself.
Oh well, WACE is next week. I'd never thought I would hear myself say that so soon. But here I am, here's WACE. 50% of this massive course has been accomplished. And yeah, from January til October, results are quite satisfactory. Now, I just need to push ahead, push hard past the finish line. And then, come 29th December 2011, I shall hope to deliver good news.
News concerning my departure to my university of choice next February. Yes that's just a little over 3 months to go. I am excited, no doubt about that.
Fare thee well for now, non-existent readers of this blog of a bygone era. I shall leave youse with some entertainment
Monday, August 29, 2011
Pottermore (:
The best part about it so far is that I was sorted into Ravenclaw!!!!!!! WOOHOO!
Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure!
And, we are kicking all the other houses' butts in the House Championship. Go go go 'Claws!
Ahhh, I feel so proud to belong to this wonderful house of Hogwarts. (:
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