Wednesday, January 25, 2006
It's exactly one month from now. One month from now, we're graduating. Sad? Happy? Or mixed feelings? Sad because we're parting from each other? Happy because project deadlines, tests and exam nightmares are finally over? Graduation means the mark of a new chapter in life for many of us.
This afternoon I attended the School of Business Achievers' Function cum Farewell Assembly. A guest speaker Mr Ken from Just Media, who was formerly an SP Banking student 11 years back, delivered an inspiring speech and he said: "there is no failure in life, and the only failure is failure to participate in life; that we should pursue things we are passionate about, saying of passion, it means things that you would continue doing even if it means selling away your house, car, or receiving no pay at all!"
Wenda Leong and what shaf called my brother "Mr Ng" - our qualitative analysis lecturer, were performing some sort of a rap dance. And yes, Chen Yen Yin was part of the performing team as well! Indeed hilarious and entertaining.
Next? Presentation of awards. And I was so glad to receive the School of Business Prize - a certificate of recognition, and a certificate of commendation. I was seated beside li yanbing. I did not even know the so-called yan bing that xing yi mentioned to me was her until she asked if I were Melvin. Call me Mr Ng.
After the event, we went for tea reception and I chatted with linda and a gal called elaine from the same lecture group as me, before I went for a photo-taking session.
I left the school and met my sweetie at bugis and we watched "Memoirs of a Geisha." The three hot stars - gong li, michelle yeoh and zhang zi yi acted in the movie that I've been waiting to watch for so long. It portrayed the arts of geisha, and it has always been my stereotype that a geisha is a prostitute! But I was wrong and came to understand that a geisha is an entertainer, someone who weaves the art of entertaining for the pleasure of guests through dancing, singing and drinking. Japan has a rich tradition indeed, and geisha is a perfect instance.
My sweetheart went to buy earphones and later I had my mee rebus for dinner at food junction.
Work again tomorrow. And I am down with a phobia. A phobia that revolves around ITP project. Because my boss is giving wx and I feedback, and I am absolutely sure our report requires major revamption. Next week is submission, and we have to make a trip back to school to print and submit the report should our office is closed.
My state of mind now? Unsound. Gonna sleep soon.
Oh and yes! I was so surprised to discover a cheque worth 200 bucks in my certificate envelope. Well, only 200 bucks. But it's better than nothing. At least it partly covers my CNY's shopping?
|Melvin Ng| 11:59 pm|
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