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Friday, November 25, 2005

One more paper tomorrow. :)

Graph theory is over at last. No more graph theory from now onwards. And that's basically the only thing worth feeling happy bout after the horrendous paper. When "harry potter" couldn't do two parts, I couldn't do that two parts, plus one more question. And he was complaining louder than me. It's demoralizing. But then, it's certainly demoralizing to compare with someone who could do the whole lebesgue integration paper. My intelligence level is trivial in comparison. Thus, a difference of one question in graph exam wasn't really that bad afterall. Provided the questions I attempted are right in the first place.

Some of my friends smsed me to say they could only do one question out of six. And I began to wonder why must the lecturer set such a difficult paper. Sigh. I just hope tomorrow's matrix computation can boost a bit of my morale. Though it's quite unlikely, after I've taken a look at the past exam questions.

Before I go to mug for my matrix computation, just wanna thank all those (in case any of you ever visit my blog) who tolerated my complaints bout graph throughout the semester, encouraged me and/or helped me in one way or another. Thanks to those who specially wished me luck for the paper, knowing that I was worried for it. Even though it won't give me the best grade, but I think I've put in my best effort, and I think I may not be able to do any better as compared to what I've done during the exam yesterday. I had a tough time for the module. But your motivation made me feel that I'm not going through this tough time alone. :)

And before I go, here's a picture of the most handsome graduate in this world:

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Just a short update to say that I'm still alive from all the mugging. Econs exam was over yesterday. Hope I'll pass.

I don't have any instinct in doing econs questions, all my answers are based on what I've memorized. This makes it difficult for me to score. No matter how hard I work, my grade is going to be bounded above by grades like B+, or at most, A-. Hence, I've decided to s/u the module. That's also to give myself more time to prepare for my own core modules.

Anyway, now that my last breadth module exam is over (hopefully it's the last), I can concentrate on my core modules. Just when I think I can slack my way through my last sem with just two math modules, I realize I may have to take an extra pharmancy module to clear my faculty requirements. The department used to say my CZ module can be double counted as faculty requirement, now, they stated in the department's website CZ modules belong to the same subject group as MA modules. Hello? I need to graduate next semester! I've typed them another email to clarify, and the person is out of office till the 22nd. Gonna wait.

I'm pretty mad at standard chartered and singtel for being so inefficient. It normally takes at least 10 minutes before I can speak to any operator. All the pressing of numbers and waiting on the phone. And when I finally get to speak to one and he promises to settle things and get back to me in three days time, they never get back to me.

I feel like making more complaints here. But then, I think I should stop and get back to my revision. That'll probably calm me down. :)
Friday, November 11, 2005


My new wallpaper. Haha. ok, I think it looks gorgeous, that's why I put it here. :)

Guys kept teasing me bout my craze over doraemon. When in fact, most of them have a more complete set of the doraemon comics than I do. Haha. They're just denying their own ability in admiring cute stuff. Whenever I'm around in the honours room, you'll hear words like "doraemon", "librarian guy", "goh", "quek", "andy"... that's when they teased me. But the conversation will evolved into some scandal of so and so, and what we should do to match make them.

That was how I spent my semester in the room. None of the remarks sound intelligent, but, these're probably the things I'll miss next time when I don't get to see my friends. Most of us don't have time to go out during the semester, so the only break we can take from our studies is all these eating and joking sessions together.

ok, time to report on my mugging progress. I'm still stuck with matrix computation. I'll probably finish revising it by tomorrow morning? Then I'll mug my graph theory. Horrendous graph theory. After all the effort put in throughout the semester, I hope miracle will occur. :)

Yeah, time to mug again.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Uploading the last few photos. Hehe. Taking photos can be a way of releasing stress.

Have been uploading photos and sending them to people since last night. It took me hours. Can't wait to go back to my matrix computation revision. :)

Before that, just a few photos:


me and my supervisor. :)


TKM, my algebra I lecturer last time. he looks a bit like kwan right. the one in blue is yen chin. picture with two tall guys makes me look extra short.


xiujuan, yunhui and me


limin, yunhui and me. I'm with the royden textbook!

I've more guys' photos in my comp. Let me know if you're interested to take a look. :P

We took 22 photos yesterday. Next time, we must take over 50 shots! We'll go and terrorize more lecturers.
Saturday, November 05, 2005

With the last assignment handed in, the last econs tutorial and the 2nd piece of referee form handed out, I felt loads taken off me. :)

Somehow, I thought I've learnt a lot in the process of coming out with all those decisions bout this masters application. I believe most of the other applicants do not feel the same way. Sometimes, when one knows more, he/she will tend to have to do more. Anyway, I'm just glad that I've finally made up my mind and I've done whatever possible to increase the probability of getting the scholarship.

It's not something which a lot of people can easily relate to. In short, everyone has a share of worries.

Had a short chat with my lecturer after handing in my assignment. So touched when he said "I understand, really" when I told him I'm quite stressed over my situation. Haha.

When I told mum my decision this morning, which is too late even if she wants to make any violent rejection, she supported my decision. After the analysis I gave her, she seemed quite glad that her daughter is finally able to decide and judge.

Still, it's time to put everything aside and concentrate on my revision. :)
Thursday, November 03, 2005

I was forced to 'relax'. Was sick for the past few days. No choice but to lie in bed. So maybe this is god's way of making me keep my promise. I promised to take a few days break after all my tests and presentations. Maybe I've rested enough, that's why I'm recovering now. :)

Otherwise, I would have spent these three days mugging away.

Of course, you can't expect me to lie in bed doing nothing. I was reading my econs textbook. Ok lah, at least, I took a break from maths. And I really treated that as leisure reading, I didn't make notes from the readings. Only highlighted some of the key points. Hehe. If I really didn't do anything, something must be really wrong with me.

I'm still thinking bout my masters application, and which books to pick up from the library, when I should study which topics during next week and the week after next. That's just me, I'm a mugger. :) If that anti-mugger fellow ever comes to my blog, she'll probably faint. -evil laughter-

Still, it was a peaceful three days. I'll study after I recover. :)