Had to fall sick this Christmas – Guess the aftermath of staying up late and a packed schedule is showing up😟
Category: Thoughts
Sharing Session
26 October 2018
There was no way you would link ‘public speaking’ to me. I always had this fear of doing presentations in front of a crowd. I was the last to respond to the invitation (really took a long time to think about talking in front of the crowd) and I accepted it reluctantly initially. But today, was the 1st time I did a public sharing session about my work experience. I never thought that this day would come, and it is really a huge feat for me, and I am glad to step out of my comfort zone. Perhaps being in a group of people really helps too. Thankful to be given the opportunity to be a speaker, and have so many people who are genuinely interested to listen to us.
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Resolution 2017
It’s March and finally… It’s time for me to list down my aims for the year (and work towards it step by step).
1) Gain a skill outside of internship
I will be involve in a year long internship in September this year. My previous intern company is superb, and I have learned so much there. Internship drains me mentally. A sedentary job spells bad news for the body’s well-being. I really hope I am able to sustain an exercise regime during this period.
Besides desperately trimming fats of me, I also aim to set aside just 3 hrs per week to cultivate a set of new skills/try out something new. I am definitely hooked onto trying out new stuff – Picking up Deutsch and hiking are enjoyable, while some activities are less interesting for me.
2) Read (at least) 3 non-academic related books
Currently switching between 3 books now, two poetry books from Najwa Zebian (I really enjoyed Mind Platter) and “The Art of Thinking clearly” by Rolf Dobelli. Special thanks to K for getting me the Najwa Collection(: The above mentioned books shall not be counted in amount of books to clear this year though. I am hoping to read works by Haruki Murakami this year, and strike off another item from the to-do list.
3) Up my confidence
I always have issues on maintaining eye contact when conversing or presenting. Ever since JH pointed it out last year, I have been making conscious effort to sustain eye contact when conversing. It’s high time to address this issue, and hopefully resolve this before turning 23 years old this year!
4) Be a better person
The above three points are part of this goal too, but I listed them based on objective goals. It’s real hard to determine whether I am able to clear this resolution because… honestly the comparison is highly subjective. I am glad to be surrounded by people who inspires me to be a better person.
Below is a list of aspiration Jasmine hopes to be; inspired by her friends:
I wish to free myself and others from being too judgmental and superficial. -M.T.
I aspire to be a better listener and observer. -K.T.
I want to spread joy and treat people genuinely. -M.K.
When you help others, you help yourself too. Care selflessly and generously. -J.H. and T.B.
Wake up Call.
“Sometimes life is just an asshole. Something good happen then they need to make something even worse happen.” -R
For some, it’s just a wake up call. And for others, it may be their last call.
Dreadful
Love is never meant to be this painful, but memories do.
Something that makes me really sad. The first thing i do when I reached home today – break down. Pull out my shoes, throw my phlegm tablet into the water waiting for it to dissolve, and start to think about what my daddy had done for me.
He never forgets my birthday. He just don’t.
He will scrimp and save every bit of his money to get me something. Anything. An Ang bao to childish teddy bear. Because I am his princess.
2 years ago, he gave me a birthday, those pre-made one, with music. Even though that card don’t have much words,”生日快乐 – 猫爸” (Happy Birthday, daddy cat) but… Every time when I open up that card, that out-of-tune birthday song(due to flat battery) goes again. It’s just heartbreaking. Today its the 10th month he’s not here. Too painful to celebrate my 18th birthday. I hope I can dream…
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3 things I’m grateful for in 2016
1. No more corns on my soles
It has been on my soles for around 2 years, and I swear these pricks are so hard to heal. I have been applying the hydrogen peroxide solution diligently but there isn’t much effect on me. There was once, my Pilate instructor came out with a pose that require two person to have their soles together. I was embarrassed and guilty to do so with my partner in fear of spreading my warts to her (I am not sure if it’s infectious or not…). I decided to be more proactive in treating them towards the end of the year after I felt intense pain in one of the newly formed warts. I have tried soaking it in vinegar and filing the corns but Hansaplast Corn plaster works best for me. And Voila… bye bye Corn. Hello clean and healthy soles! Clean and pain-free soles don’t come easy ya!
2. 22th birthday celebrations/presents
In 2016, I felt like a princess for my birthday celebrations….experiencing pleasant surprises one after another. I was a calefare on my 21st birthday, but I am the main lead when I turned 22 years old.
Extending my heartfelt gratitude to my all friends who thought of me on my birthday, making me feel special and for giving me such an memorable birthday celebration. Thank you for all your overwhelming love and care for Jasmine
3. Internship at the engineering consultancy firm
It was tough towards the end of the internship, but definitely a memorable time. I really like the culture there. The engineers there are friendly and willing to spare time to teach their pesky interns (hehe). I had always wanted to intern during my summer break, but I thought I missed the chance as I did not manage to send out resumes to prospective companies 2 months prior to my summer break. It was really an unexpected placement, and made my holidays purposeful.
Dec Holiday
Trimester 1 finally ended, and this 3 weeks break is much needed after rushing for time for the past few weeks. I needed to recharge myself so badly, though I think I did pretty bad for this trimester too (and strange enough… I felt that the content was pretty easy though, but perhaps bad time management as usual).
22 Dec 2016
Started on my German class today, at first I was reluctant to attend the class. But…. I managed to pull myself out of my house, then back to school for the class that I voluntarily signed up for (…on impulse). The first lesson was surprisingly good. I find it quite confusing at times, but I am pretty sure Frau Vivian did a great job with imparting her German skills to us.
Then I left school for town. I finally met up with Melissa after the exam tsunami.
I was famished by the time I met her ( I woke up late today, so I didn’t have the time for a proper lunch with my mum before class). We hurried all the way to Forum shopping mall for our flying udon, as you know, I couldn’t wait for it to fly into my mouth already.
Dayum… the food and service were great. This is also the first time I saw a slab of Raclette Cheese being scraped in front of me, it was such a magical (and not cheesy) moment for me (geddit?).
Afterwards, we went to Victoria Secret first flagship store in Singapore. I am so blown away by the decor and merchandise they offer. I really understand why Americans are so in love with VS lingerie. Just wait for me to work for a couple of years before I get some of those body-loving pieces.
I also finally tried the Tiramisu Ice cream after passing by this store for a couple of times. Of course, being a Tiramisu lover, I wanted to try it so badly. It is served in a bronze plastic “wine glass”, which made me felt like a royalty when I was holding it in my hand.
The taste wasn’t fabulous, I got to say the first few bite resembles McDonald’s 50 cents vanilla cone, but less sugary. I think the saving grace was the crumbs hidden in the twirls. I rather they sell it at a cheaper price with a cheaper packaging. I really have the urge to return them the “glass” after we polish off the ice cream.
I haven’t bought any presents but I have already received two gifts from my friends. I am fortunate to be part of their gift list this year. Thank you for all the selfless act and being my friends(:
1st Xmas Present from JR
2nd Xmas Present from Melissa
Time of the Trimester
Yes… it’s the time of the trimester again, putting our limits to the test once again.
Random snapshots of Friends with the question solution on the whiteboard
Random snapshots of Friends with the question solution on the whiteboard
3 more weeks to sweet sweet freedom. I really can’t wait to go back to my coach potato life for that 2-3 days after my exams. Meanwhile… I shall do what I need to do now. JIAYOU JAS
Negativity.
I don’t feel like conversing. Certain conversations are meaningless or toxic. How am I suppose to respond to those poisoning words? I am really afraid of making unnecessary/mean comments of others in the process of replying.
Sometimes… I managed to pull myself back and stay true to myself. I really hope, I can speak kind words, do more good to others, and be proud of my own actions.
BUILD YOUR OWN FORTRESS 