On first thought, I think I would be happier if I could have fun and not study at all. However, on the whole, I do not think I will be happy forever.
For example, after PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination), I was given the freedom to do whatever I wanted for the next 2 months. I rushed into doing all the things I had missed out on for the past 3 months while studying for the exam like playing computer games, playing Nintendo Wii, going outside to play soccer (by myself). You might think that playing soccer yourself is not fun but it actually is.
However, during the last 1 or 2 weeks, I kind of felt a bit bored with the fact that I was tired of doing those things. Then, I started studying again and it was quite interesting all the sec 1 topics. A month later, I was tired of studying again.
Therefore, I feel that there is a need to strike a balance between work and play. If you work too much, having fun will make you happy. If you have have been playing all day, you will be happy to work.
Another example is let’s say there is this person “x”. X always comes home complaining about the work he does at his workplace. One day, he loses his job and goes for many job interviews. Finally, he lands a job and comments, “I am glad I am working again." It is the same story here.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Is it your Duty to Donate to Charity?
I think it is not anyone’s duty to donate to charity. Although some people give themselves the burden that they have to donate a part of their salary to charities, my personal opinion is that people should not be forced to give to charity. Donating to charity should be from the heart.
Why must donating to charity come from the heart? Would it make a difference if a person gives the same amount of money to charity whether he is happy or not? The money is the same but the people who are the ones receiving the money will not feel good when they hear such things. To many charitable organizations especially those such as old folks home, the old folks may be very downhearted. A simple smile at them can do a lot more good to them than the things the money donated can be used for.
To me, there are many other ways of donating to charity other than donating money. Helping out at the charities is one of those ways. This can help a lot. From what I know, many charities are not lacking in funds but lacking in volunteers.
Why do people want to donate to charity? To some selfish people, all they want is to show to others how generous they are but to others, they understand for example what is like to be in need and therefore donate.
In conclusion, I feel that it is not necessary to give to charity but it goes a long way when you do.
Why must donating to charity come from the heart? Would it make a difference if a person gives the same amount of money to charity whether he is happy or not? The money is the same but the people who are the ones receiving the money will not feel good when they hear such things. To many charitable organizations especially those such as old folks home, the old folks may be very downhearted. A simple smile at them can do a lot more good to them than the things the money donated can be used for.
To me, there are many other ways of donating to charity other than donating money. Helping out at the charities is one of those ways. This can help a lot. From what I know, many charities are not lacking in funds but lacking in volunteers.
Why do people want to donate to charity? To some selfish people, all they want is to show to others how generous they are but to others, they understand for example what is like to be in need and therefore donate.
In conclusion, I feel that it is not necessary to give to charity but it goes a long way when you do.
Monday, May 25, 2009
My First Semester being a Secondary 1 Student
Firstly, I am able to type again.
Back to serious stuff.............
My first semester being a secondary one student has been alright, not as smooth journey I expected but basically alright. There have been ups and downs in this semester (the....). Anyway I will tell you about it in a timeline.
Here's the code:
Red--Mixed
Yellow---Plus Points
Blue---Minus Points
Purple---Interesting
18 December 2008--Got into a school of my choice
29-30 December----School Orientation. It was boring as we kept doing cheers and more cheers.
I was beginning to wonder if I had made the wrong choice.
2 January 2009----Consortium Day. Heard so much synonyms such as ACE, MSG, iVLE and had no idea what they were about. I was no sure I was able to cope.
2-30 January --CCA Orientations/Trials. The first time in my life that I had to stay in school until 6.30pm (which is very long compared to primary school). Came home exhausted on those days
Somewhere in January--Learned that we could use the computer labs in school during recess and after school. They were so much better than the one at home.
6 February--Got into a good CCA
13-15 March --Secondary One Annual (I emphasise the word annual) Camp. The conditions were terrible.
16 March-- Had my first MSG (Mean Subject Grade) of the year. I had no idea that they were actually keeping track of our tests and assignments. I am so blurrrr...
26 May--I am writing this post.
These are the plus and minus points in this semester. Although the teachers have been relatively nice in personality and are caring, they are absolutely mean when it comes to dishing out homework. Another thing is that I am happy that I am in a class that likes to play soccer. Some other classes only like chit-chatting. That is another major plus point in this semester. (By the way, I like playing soccer that's why my URL is kickingking)
What are my plans for the next semester? I am one of those people who like to take things as they come along and no make plans. Therefore, at this moment in time, I do not have an specific plans for next semester but I can list my vague plans.
Plans for next Semester:
Back to serious stuff.............
My first semester being a secondary one student has been alright, not as smooth journey I expected but basically alright. There have been ups and downs in this semester (the....). Anyway I will tell you about it in a timeline.
Here's the code:
Red--Mixed
Yellow---Plus Points
Blue---Minus Points
Purple---Interesting
18 December 2008--Got into a school of my choice
29-30 December----School Orientation. It was boring as we kept doing cheers and more cheers.
I was beginning to wonder if I had made the wrong choice.
2 January 2009----Consortium Day. Heard so much synonyms such as ACE, MSG, iVLE and had no idea what they were about. I was no sure I was able to cope.
2-30 January --CCA Orientations/Trials. The first time in my life that I had to stay in school until 6.30pm (which is very long compared to primary school). Came home exhausted on those days
Somewhere in January--Learned that we could use the computer labs in school during recess and after school. They were so much better than the one at home.
6 February--Got into a good CCA
13-15 March --Secondary One Annual (I emphasise the word annual) Camp. The conditions were terrible.
16 March-- Had my first MSG (Mean Subject Grade) of the year. I had no idea that they were actually keeping track of our tests and assignments. I am so blurrrr...
26 May--I am writing this post.
These are the plus and minus points in this semester. Although the teachers have been relatively nice in personality and are caring, they are absolutely mean when it comes to dishing out homework. Another thing is that I am happy that I am in a class that likes to play soccer. Some other classes only like chit-chatting. That is another major plus point in this semester. (By the way, I like playing soccer that's why my URL is kickingking)
What are my plans for the next semester? I am one of those people who like to take things as they come along and no make plans. Therefore, at this moment in time, I do not have an specific plans for next semester but I can list my vague plans.
Plans for next Semester:
- Work harder
- Get More ACE projects done
- Spend my time more wisely
That should be all for this semester.
One more thing, Happy Holidays!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
the life of handicapped person
i have just experienced what it is liked to be handicapped. u cannot do anything easily. i have just leaned to pity others who are paralysed.
ps ; it is difficult to type with one hand and i cannot press shift. a proper post will come when my burden is lifted.
ps ; it is difficult to type with one hand and i cannot press shift. a proper post will come when my burden is lifted.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Swine Flu (Changing the Signal)
Recently, there has been a big "hoo hah" about the swine flu (or H1N1 virus)in Singapore. The Singapore government has taken many precautionary measures---having students take their temperature in school, installing thermal scanners at different locations and so on after going on orange alert last week.
However, within a week of that, today they (the government) have moved from the orange alert to a yellow alert (which is lower). This, according to the health minister, is because the number of cases and deaths in the world is not as high as it was projected.
To me, this is a good move as I myself, as a student, do not enjoy taking temperature twice a day as it is very inconvenient. However, I feel that this may have been an over reaction by the government.
Firstly, why do students need to take their temperatures? It has been proven those who do have the virus will not show any symptoms until seven days later. Once that person has a high temperature and is discovered to have swine flu, it is already too late because this disease is very contagious. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, diarrhoea and vomiting. In my opinion, these symptoms are easy enough to detect without having to take your temperature.
Secondly, the government rushed into an orange alert at the end of last week. Why? It seems to be an over reaction to the outbreak of this disease. The health minister said that during an epidemic, it is necessary to over react as a precautionary measure. Thermal Scanners at airports, yes. Quarantine people returning from countries with the virus, yes. Taking temperature, not necessary. If the virus has not yet entered enter the country, I do not think that we have to resort to such measures.
Maybe, I an just being bias for I do not like temperature-taking. Maybe I am correct. You can make your stand.
However, within a week of that, today they (the government) have moved from the orange alert to a yellow alert (which is lower). This, according to the health minister, is because the number of cases and deaths in the world is not as high as it was projected.
To me, this is a good move as I myself, as a student, do not enjoy taking temperature twice a day as it is very inconvenient. However, I feel that this may have been an over reaction by the government.
Firstly, why do students need to take their temperatures? It has been proven those who do have the virus will not show any symptoms until seven days later. Once that person has a high temperature and is discovered to have swine flu, it is already too late because this disease is very contagious. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, diarrhoea and vomiting. In my opinion, these symptoms are easy enough to detect without having to take your temperature.
Secondly, the government rushed into an orange alert at the end of last week. Why? It seems to be an over reaction to the outbreak of this disease. The health minister said that during an epidemic, it is necessary to over react as a precautionary measure. Thermal Scanners at airports, yes. Quarantine people returning from countries with the virus, yes. Taking temperature, not necessary. If the virus has not yet entered enter the country, I do not think that we have to resort to such measures.
Maybe, I an just being bias for I do not like temperature-taking. Maybe I am correct. You can make your stand.
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