1st Blood~

So, I just couldn't resist the affinity I had with this particular camera. Unfortunately or fortunately, its another Panasonic Lumix. Considering that the 1st lumix I bought was an initial disappointment, you would think that the chances of me getting another lumix was highy unlikely. But NO. I have no regrets with this camera, at least for now. When I was looking for a digital camera, I couldn't really find anything that excites me. I was looking for something that has some manual controls for some creativity input, and something compact and small and not having to lug around like a big bulky SLR. I stumbled upon this baby and the rest was history. I love that rustic and old school design that the camera has, and not to mention the loads of functions that this baby packs. I'm not really a photography enthusiast, but I'll definitely learn how to use this baby proply. Even if I don't, I'm assured it takes a helluva picture.

School's finally catching up on me, with work piling up. Application for Industrial Attachment has opened, and I'm still kinda contemplating which company should I apply to. Went to see the opthamologist again today, and she said that the spots on my cornea haven't exactly gone away, so I guess I'll have to stay off contacts for another convenient week of Cheers Doubles tournament. Crap. I need to spend more time to study, less time slacking, less time staring into space and stoning. Maybe that's causing my vision to blur. When u stone, u can only see a stone's throw away.... (no need to laugh).

Of Happiness and Health~

"Happiness is created by oneself, and one must constantly seek his own happiness, to be happy." In one's pursuit of happiness, I think it is important that we do not take away happiness from people. But achieve happiness through the system and by taking advantage of the system. Gain happiness through the happiness of others, and share the happiness so that other people will be happy.

Things seem to be blurry these days, in literal terms. Ever since my left eye kena soreness last Tuesday, my vision has kinda deteriorated. Seen a doctor, and according to her it might be due to a sinus infection, other symptoms include headache, flu, and pressure in the nasal region. I kinda had tt for 2 weeks, didn't noe it would have turned out so bad. Anyway, gonna see an opthamologist this Saturday to clear things up. Hopefully its nothing serious. To make matters slightly worse, I realised i was using expired contact lens solution just this week. Hopefully tt didn't cause anything. Seriously, I'm having qualms about wearing contact lenses now, and will probably wear it only when necessary like when playing sports. After all, I've only a pair of eyes.

Objects Of Desire~

1st Week in NTU~

Despite the fact that I have 3 lesser core courses than my peers which they hate me for, it has not been the best start to the new academic year since coming back from the States. With Hall issues still pertinent at the back of my mind, and the lack of a comfortable environment to study and rest in, I am starting to wonder how I would be able survive the start of the semester. I just hope that an email from SAO would pop into my mailbox rather soon. Moreover, the recent lethargy doesn't really help much in getting focused and ready for work. At least there's the National day weekend to act as an additional buffer and hopefully the "rest" can help to rejuvenate the tired mind and soul.

Playing guitar for Sing Eng this Friday at the church's Nation Prayer Watch. During the woship practice on Tuesday, she said something in the special prayer session we had to prepare ourselves mentally and spiritually before practice that struck me quite abit. She said, "I hope that all of us are here, not because we can be here, but because we want to be here." Its been a while since I've started serving in the worship ministry. Besides the instance where I made the first move to get into the worship ministry, which was more of a "want to be" than a "can be" (I learnt most of my guitar on the job) , I never thought about "wanting to serve". In fact, with the lack of musicians in church the mindset of "can make it", especially for adhoc sessions like the prayer watch is a mindset which I have. This forced me to really think whether I really wanted to be there, really wanted to serve God and spend time with him rather than just doing someone a favour or filling in just to ensure the band is complete. Regardless, I thank him for giving me the skill and the time to be able to serve in this ministry. And it won't be a "can make it", and "want to make it" although sometimes the want may be more unconscious than the can.

Need to train man....School training is at a stand still even though school has started because of the inability to secure courts. With Cheers doubles looming in September and the selection for the 14th Asean Uni Games coming up, it is important to try to be at one's best. Because only then will he be able to answer to himself, and be accountable for his actions.

Anywayz, school is rather slack on the 1st week,but it will definitely gain speed in the weeks to come and I will have to prepare myself for yet another exciting semester, after which I will be taking another sem off from Pulau NTU, at a place yet to be decided, but will go where God calls me to go, and where I can go....

Problem with Passion In Everything~

The problem with having passion in everything leaves you with passion in nothing. The problem with having passion in everything leaves you good at nothing. The problem with having passion in everything leaves you time for nothing.

Hence, when one is young, discover. But when one grows old, be a master. For the jack of all trades is a master of none. And that would be the greatest regret of my life.