I believed an attitude change is really important. I must say I’ve learnt a lot from my comms and promo mgmt class.
In comms class,
Girl: Maybe it’s because people see her as a female, hence not strong leader.
Hot comms prof: This is ridiculous. Don’t make it into a gender issue -bcos it isn’t.
Girl: I’m just saying it’s a possibility. It’s not easy to handle that situation, especially when others are not really supportive of her as compared to having a man to take control in this case.
Prof: If you’re blaming this failure on her gender, then I would say it is never going to work. You can’t go into business with such a paradigm.
I find myself nodding vigorously at his comments in class. He changed my belief. I’m not going to tell anyone about the difference between a man/woman and how I belong to the former anymore. People shouldn’t judge or have preconceived perceptions of what a male/female leadership should be like. If I have to stand up for myself, I would say ‘No, this is not because of my sex. This is just me.’ :) & Prof is hilarious. I was just talking to myself, ‘Is this the same person?’ and he thought I said, ‘Is she lesbian?’ *laughs*
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Although many commented how dreadfully boring my PM Prof is, I feel motivated to listen to him and I think he has nice eyes. :P Today’s consultation with him makes me realized just how knowledgeable he is. He shared with me how knowledge is build upon knowledge, how research must go hand in hand with teaching to bring more up-to-date information and value to the class. & I’m pleasantly surprised that he actually has a funny side to him! I was asking him why does he have 2 laptops with him? He said, “one for each hand!” hahaha.
If only my gpa could skyrocket all the way till I graduate, I might consider being a prof as my retirement plan. I love the dynamics in this environment.
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Tyra banks is really one woman I look up to in so many ways. Through this season of ANTM, I think I get the main message which is, people are going to focus on your weakness. That is the reality. It is up to you to have the confidence to take their focus out of your weakness and be drawn to something more captivating. Classy.
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One last thing which really changes me a lot over this summer is my crisis management skills. Because of FTB, I’m faced with life & death decisions to make, faced with people with dislocated arm, asthmatic attacks and possible h1n1 carriers. I learnt to force myself to remain calm, to think rationally and to encourage people when they’re going through their hard or painful times. This makes me realized if I were to be thrown into another emergency situation again, I will not panick like a gan chiong spider like I used to. I can deal with it already. It’s encouraging to know that although my academic skills might have sucked for the past sem, I acquired life skills.
“I just want you to be yourself. Be a bigger yourself.” -Tyra
that we forgot to see and miss..what’s right in front of us
we fail to see what’s within our grasp
xxx
As I grow up, this world seems more and more complicated. People are not what they seem, everything seems to be driven by a motive and there is a new meaning adults create for everything.
A hug might mean you’re touchy. (to me, it means ‘you’re special’)
Playing around might mean flirting. (to me, it is just playing around)
Kissing means you’re interested in something more. (to me, it means ‘iloveu’)
Even brushing of arms might mean you’re interested. (to me, I don’t give a damn about my arms -.-)
A smile takes on so much hidden meaning now I fear yours and my smiles will turn fake.
why is there such a disparity? Am I too young to grow old?
Don’t carry unnecessary baggage. I hope my life will stay simple (:
My HR prof likes to highlight how hungry our competitors from BRIC -Brazil, Russia, India and China are for our position in this education system and our workplace in the future.
Out of a sudden, I began to feel the stress and need to be globally competitive – to keep abreast of changes, to keep myself updated of global news. The fact that ‘I am never good enough’ really keeps me on my toes this sem. Whenever you think you’re doing a good job, someone else is probably doing 10 times better. The value-add I can bring is constantly challenged -though I don’t find this external factor a great source of motivation.
I blew $40 on cab within these 2 weeks to rush down school punctually. I am NOT proud of myself for not being able to kick this bad habit. It seems that I work most efficiently under high stress and awfully limited time constraint. Perhaps I should start stressing myself out again so that I don’t end up wasting time doing nothing.
HR is teaching me a lot and I’m enjoying this learning (rather than working) environment. I’m already third year into my university life and I need to stop giving myself excuses for my past failures and start to seriously buck up.
//Learn to prioritize -because you can’t be everything nor anything.
The spaces between your fingers were created so that another’s could fill them in.
Sometimes, life will kick you around, but sooner or later, you realize you’re not just a survivor. You’re a warrior, and you’re stronger than anything life throws your way.
The glass is neither half full or half empty, it is just missing flowers.
If there is only one page left to write on, I will fill it with words of only one syllable . I love . I have loved . I will love .
one aim
two hearts
three words
four ever
I love this mean one – If only closed minds came with closed mouths
Finally…… the funniest I swear! :D
When life gives you lemons.. stick them in your pants to have balls
Maroon 5 have the absolutely perfect songs for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
I am proud of myself for making past this week packed with 5 birthday celebrations and freshmen bash despite me having sorethroat and a bad running nose. Bash was really fun, I got so high I forgot some stuffs I did. Hahah. But, the company was awesome & I’m glad I have friends who will take care of me. So, no worries (:
There is LOTS of unglam, fugly, beautiful photos taken. But what matters most is the happy memory. This is it- hopefully the ‘last socially xiong period’ during this school sem. I already can’t wait to hit my books & I’m lagging behind by a lot ):
But it should be okayy, I’m glad I’m in a mugging competition with alex. He will definitely keep me motivated and focus on my studies. (:
i feel like i never have enough time on my hands these days. shit la, i don’t even have time to do my homework. ):
But today is my faci Jack’s birthday & Supergirl Shi Hui’s 21st birthday, so I shall refrain from an emo post & stay happy for these two sweeties.
Yesterday was yin’s 22nd birthday & that silly girl is still so cute (:
& bash is tonight too. *sighs* my body feels so tired & my mind is screaming to me not to go, but I have to show face. the dilemma social events have on me- seriously!
mini bitching rant: what the hell. you are the most unappreciative creature i have come across. dun take me for granted. at least i took the initiative to do something, UNLIKE you. so shut your mouth if you are not the one doing the work. either you lie or you’re such a naive girl, so taken in by facades and come judging me. DISGUSTING YOU. zzzzzzzzzz
*breathes out slowly* i am such a bitch. not ultimate yet though. i heard my friend bitched for 2 hours plus. hahaha. at least i just gave myself 10minutes. count yourself lucky, insensitive piece of crap.
Sin Yi needs to go to gym, put on her running shoes and cast away all her troubles. Sweat it all out. Feels the heat and the satisfaction of a few hundreds of calories lost. Feels strong again.
I need to work out and stop feeling fat & moody. I can’t allow this melancholy to settle within me. I want to be motivated and happy again, not live with any bitterness or feelings of inadequacies.
‘Cause I’ve got you to make me feel stronger
When the days are rough and an hour seems much longer
gf’s 21st (:
she so surprised i kissed her. hahaha
my sfs <3
