Personality Test

Just tried out some personality test. I'll say it describes somewhat accurately.

"likes solitude, not revealing, unemotional, rule breaker, avoidant, familiar with the darkside, skeptical, acts without consulting others"

Yup, that is me indeed!

Echoes of Silence

Chilly is the wind which billows through the utter greyness. Into the silent nights do these wisps dissipate. A tinge of gloom lingers in the air, prying its necrosed fingers through the crevices of its crypt. A ring of silence echoes through the vast chambers before fading into the darkness.

I have long since learnt to release bitterness and hatred stored up. Its departure left an indelible mark of emptiness. The absence of negative emotions does not automatically mean that positive emotions are present for there could be nothing but a hollow shell.

I have tasted the contempt of many in the distant past; what difference does a little bile at present make?

Tough Terrible Tag

THANKS TO BEN WHO THINKS THAT MY BLOG NEEDS AN UPDATE :)

Seven things to be done before my death.
1. Serve God and fulfill His will (Christ-centered not Purpose-driven life please!)
2. Prove that order and chaos are not opposites but are one
3. Find a buddy whom I can actually relate to
4. Write some books (content to be determined)
5. Master several languages including Chinese and Greek
6. Watch the world fall apart
7. Know that I did not regret living

Seven things I will NOT do even if it kills me.
1. Convert
2. Vices
3. Be ungrateful
4. Betray a true friend (yup, I’ll betray one who is not)
5. Stop thinking and contemplating
6. Stop exposing a truth publicly
7. Be different

Seven things I do when I'm away from the public.
1. Contemplate on the meaning of life
2. Ponder my next move in the Great Chess Game
3. Write out my abstract thoughts
4. Study ancient glyphs ;)
5. Design stuff on Photoshop
6. Explore the vastness of the Internet
7. Wish I was out in the public more and yet not.

Seven fav sentences/quotes.
1. *a knowing silence*
2. Erm….
3. Real “Huh??”
4. Real “What??”
5. Convenient “Huh??”
6. Convenient “What??”
7. I just know it la

Seven favourite songs from all time
1. Battle Hymn of the Republic
2. Amazing Love
3. Amazing Grace
4. Shout To The Lord
5. When It’s All Been Said And Done – Don Moen
6. I’m Just A Kid – Simple Plan
7. Welcome To My Life – Simple Plan

Seven things I'll make you wish you didn't do if you did.
1. Bully the weak
2. Think of yourself as “cooler” than others
3. Be a hypocrite
4. Act selfishly
5. Be KIASU!
6. Be jealous of others
7. Be inconsiderate

Seven people to tag.
1. June
2. Eugin
3. Sanjit
4. Ian
5. Eujeen (that’s a double tag eh) :P
6. DUN
7. NO

Mandarin

我已经学习华语一年了。虽然我只会说一点可是我会听华语。我也会读和写差不多五百个华文字。现在我不是香蕉，只是我是半香蕉。哈哈哈！

Translation : I've been learning Mandarin for a year already. Although I am barely capable of speaking the language, at least I can understand when others speak. I am also able to read and write approximately 500 Chinese characters. As of now I am no longer a banana, but still am a half banana. Hahaha!

A long day

I had class from eight 'til six today. Feeling so drained and I have to complete an Accounts Assignment by tonight. AUSMAT is a real torture, at least INTEC's version of AUSMAT though. I doubt it that other colleges could screw up such a program so badly. But then again, INTEC is a scholars college. So circumstances are vastly different from the mushrooming private colleges out there I guess. No offense to anyone. ;) Here are some pictures to reflect the utterly inspiring and interesting classes I went through today. Both pics were snapped using my phone. :)



A seemingly trivial but interesting event to note though. My Moral Lecturer posed a pretty unusual question at me in the midst of a class today, "Christians should correct someone who is doing wrong isn't it, Joel?"

My answer?

RIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGHHHHHTTTTTTTTTT............. :D

Logitech G3

My newest mouse to replace my previous A4 Tech mouse which died barely after its warranty expired. That Murphy's Law at its finest. Or either the mouse is designed to self destruct shortly after its warranty expires. Go figure.

Modern Child Keeping

Report: Many U.S. Parents Outsourcing Child Care Overseas

Help the rich!

In The Know: Are America's Rich Falling Behind The Super-Rich?

Pushing Ahead

Sorry guys for the lack of blogging activity. I've been engaged in a major project lately as some of you guys are aware. It's been a major battle not only externally but internally as well. Refer the immediate post below this.

The hectic pace of AUSMAT life has somewhat slowed down this week. I feel relieved and yet not so. This lull is the calm before the storm which moves ashore at the end of this month, my trials! Then my finals shall commence in early November. I should be worried and tense but I'm not. And I have no idea why the feeling of urgency has not kicked in yet, if it ever will. Weirdly, I can sense the winds of freedom billowing after the storms. Perhaps I have finally learnt to look beyond the storms.

The Watchfire

The first spark flickers in the heart of darkness. The scintillating display develops as a flint scrapes against the other, squealing in agony. As the sparks scatter and falls below, the twigs and dry leaves below are set ablaze. The flame licks the dry wood, envelopes it and becomes one with it. A Watchfire is born.
Click on the watchfire to enter.