It's been a while.
Written on: Monday, January 28, 2013
Time: 11:21 PM
Prior to this post, many things have changed in my life. I will be writing in days ahead to shore up the blog alittle. It sure is interesting when i read previous posts made by me. Different circumstances resulting in different perspectives. It has been a while, definitely.Time: 11:21 PM
Words are not all i have.
Written on: Monday, September 6, 2010
Time: 3:51 PM
Silence is golden.Time: 3:51 PM
:)
Written on: Monday, July 19, 2010
Time: 11:10 PM
Currently, i am taking up a role in new projects coming up for my job, it will get intensive and this is something i am eager about since school has ended in Feb. Initially, i had a dilemma of whether to head out and get exposure or to stay put but, i have thoughts otherwise.Time: 11:10 PM
You get exposure, that is for sure when you head out to work and i ask myself this, how much exposure can a company or organisation give to me when they see me as a temp who is sure to go off in a few months time because of NS. They will probably hesitate to choose to involve me in their main operations for fear of implications in performance and/or getting well acquainted with sensitive corporate information.
Perhaps i may get a company out there who will put me on for the money and allow me to get well exposed and prove to them on a favourable basis. At my age, i think equity is a matter of low importance in relative to the value of exposure, no point in having so much exposure but all capped at a low value. Then again, there are not that many companies out there of whom i think will get someone like me directly involved in their main discussions or decision making procedures.
Well, it goes on and on and in the future, i have got to start from somewhere which is why all the more, having a strong education background is an increasing emphasis if you want to be in prime position on the corporate ladder. People look up to you for ideas and get you involved in main proposals, they want to listen to you more than ever. I believe when the going gets realistic, demanding more from within is necessary as the realistic world is not perfect and it's either you've got it or you don't, simple as that. Cheers!
Simon
I think titles are useless, content is the interest of your eyes
Written on: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Time: 9:12 PM
It has been quite a long while i guess since i last did something to this blog of mine. Before the thought of writing this post, i kept myself in my school of thoughts with no intentions of sharing but, it doesn't matter anymore i guess.Time: 9:12 PM
During this period of hiatus from the stressful environment i am normally accustomed to, i have gave thoughts on certain parts of the past.
Poly life - It has been a long journey but one filled with memories i can share with my loved ones in time to come. At the beginning of that journey, i never once did place focus on studying hard and doing well, lectures and tutorials were a bore to me, all i knew was golf on the weekends and that's it. Director's Honours List? Ha. I don't even know that existed until some of my peers won it. Studies never seem to be important in the initial stages of poly life and i just kept telling myself that since i chose this road as compared to JC, i have the right to do things at my own pace and take things easy.
It took me time to realise that many of my peers are critical of their work and they are seriously working hard and gunning for academic awards. I knew if i didn't step up a gear, two gears or even three gears, i am just going to settle myself lower in the "food chain" of society. Therefore, i worked doubly hard and in particular, i made sure that every tutorial is done properly even if it meant staying up to 3 in the morning which i did several times before. Self-awareness reminded me that there were many expectations of that from people who cared about me, mentored me and had faith in me.
At the end of the day, i did my best and i believe i have nothing to regret well except that during projects, i admit myself to be selfish on the sharing of certain information relating to project components which i really did intend to help but, often so, i am in a difficult position where i cannot afford to compromise the performance of my project group. I apologise to any of my friends who were wondering why i did not share some information with them.
Honestly speaking, i will not turn down friends who ask me for help but i guess during the heat of the moment in projects, i tend to drift from my personality into a Type A mould and only think of competing and winning the race. This is perhaps one of the things without doubt i regret in poly life. Sorry to anyone of whom i have disappointed in my unknowing selfish act at that point in time.
Golf- It's not good at the moment, that i can assure anyone. I just lack that added drive i need to push myself to play good golf. After losing a coach, it has been a difficult task to get everything on track, training has been very irregular or perhaps "occasionally". Nowadays, i play on weekends with practically no aim, i just play golf and that is it. I just hope that an inspiration will come along in some form or another and wake me up, my golf is experiencing retardation at a decreasing rate (with help of occasional range practice). Since young, i always said i want to be a professional golfer someday but at this rate, i will only go further away from that professional dream. Well, i shall stay determined and push up on my training frequency to get something going, i never believe in giving up at such a young age. Youth is my capital and i am not going to waste it.
Haha.. and lastly, the thing about relationship is one that strikes me every day of my life. Relationship is not my forte and it so happens to be my "Achilles Heel" because i am probably shy-natured and rarely have the chance to open up. I find it hard to follow nature's course where i seem to be stalling on that course. When the right one is going to come? I have no idea and the more i am eager to know and find out, i only realise it will not get me to a fruitful outcome as i have previously experienced in the recent past. Many people always talk about not giving up the forest because of a tree but sometimes, i feel the forest is so huge that i am afraid of being lost in it thus, not willing to venture deeper. That's all for this post.
Simon
An Update
Written on: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM
Just returned from a golf trip in Hainan, China. The weather was freezing cold and i suffered diarrhoea as a result of seafood being probably unfresh or perhaps i'm just not used to the local food there. Other than that, the golf there was terrific, courses were in immaculate condition but, the weather just made it a bit difficult with strong breeze coming down from the northern part of China. I've uploaded pictures of the trip on facebook, easier to keep track of photos taken on golf trips.Time: 10:30 AM
I'll be heading off to Taiwan later part of this month, going to meet my cousins from Taiwan and enjoy the local food there. After which, it will be a boring first half of April where i will have to either get myself a part-time job or stone myself at home reading books/watching tele. Later half of April, i will be off to Spring City in Kunming, China for another golf trip and just take a good stroll around the courses there, it's in the mountains so i suppose it will be refreshing for any golfer.
Once i return, i will be heading off to Alaska, US with my mom to visit my cousin there and i'd be sure to snap pics of the Alaskan Wilderness, i am certain that it'll be fun and interesting to visit Alaska except for the freezing temperature there. Anyway, it's been an interesting holiday so far and i hope everyone else is having a good time. Till then.
Simon
27th Feb 2010
Written on: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 11:41 PM
It's been a hectic semester for everyone but a rewarding 3 years at the end of the day. Friends made, experience gained and memories for life. Well, one thing is clear, the future lies ahead of everyone of us and i believe that it will not be easy with all the competition around. Frankly, i never imagined myself in a polytechnic, i really was determined to make my way to CJC after my "O"s but somehow i was convinced by the fact that poly education is one that is holistic and purposeful, strengthening your intellectual as well as to be ready to contribute. All i have to say is that, I'm glad i made the right choice because the entire journey was so fruitful for me.Time: 11:41 PM
Currently, i have to await for my enlistment into National Service somewhere in July and this leaves me with ample amount of time to do many things which i really did not have the chance to do so during my time in polytechnic. One of my main objective during this period is to give, helping the unfortunates or the needy, be it intellectually or physically, i am prepared to give back to society. This will give me a chance as well to re-evaluate my surroundings and ask myself if i am really doing enough in terms of attitude and perception. As the saying goes, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". This is something that i shall stay true in the coming months and do something different that is of value to others.
Since this is a long period before i get enlisted, i will be traveling overseas to several countries in the coming months for either golf or leisure purposes and will post pictures of the trips when i am back from any one of them. In the meantime, it will either be the golf course or fitness centre until i get a part time job? which i do not have half an idea what kind of job to look for?
Till then,
Simon Neo
Hello once again!
Written on: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Time: 12:50 AM
Happy Chinese New Year to all! Best wishes for a happy and prosperous lunar new year!Time: 12:50 AM
It's been a long while since i had the chance to sit down and really have the chance to update this blog of mine.. Well, its time to clear the cob-webs and wipe the dust off..
Currently, I have "unofficially" finished my poly education well EXCEPT for the upcoming exams.. :X It's such a dilemma for perhaps everyone when you have chinese new year to celebrate and at the same time, your notes to entertain.. it's definitely a challenge to stay focused and getting this final lap done, well let's just say, nothing is impossible, shall we?
It's been a long and fruitful 3 years in Temasek Polytechnic, the thing i'd cherish the most will be the many friends i have made in this journey, friends who always brightens your day even though it may seem gloomy at times. Well, I am sure everyone will stay connected as time goes by through social networking tools.. Its tough to bid farewell to everyone.. it's rather sad though, probably reminding me of a classical song "Con te partirò" sung by Andrea Bocelli... haha.. The memories will live within us always and though the journey at TP has ended, friendships will go way beyond the end!
Somehow i thought i was too overly philosophical on my blog posts in the past and this is one thing i will change in my blog in the future; being more current and more active in what i post. Haha.. no more life is bla bla bla anymore.. time to move on to something fresher and much youthful.. Cheers to all! =)
Here's a couple of pics from the last week in school.. (Borrowed Pics) haha..
Good buddies around in
Class Picture - Guys only
Group picture - Thanks guys for all the hard work put in!!
POE Presentation - 6-Key Vegetables! Huat arh!!!
Good friends made in TP - Jerald, Ben, Denyse
Picture taken with my finance (BusFin & SAPM) tutor for 2 sems - Mr. Phua Teck Chong
Photo taken with Uncle Benny..
And not forgetting, class photo - everyone in it!!
It's been a long and arduous journey so far everyone, let's all work hard and finish the final lap!!! All the best to everyone for the upcoming examinations!!! Till then.. =)
Best Regards,
Simon Neo
