have been attending cantonese lessons on tuesday nights since early july 07 though I have register the course a few months back but guess that the institute was waiting for more applicants to enroll. have been to a couple of lessons and missed one due to orientation at marketing institute of sg for the bachelor of commerce that I'm taking up. Anyway, I have been learning greetings, numbers and timing. All in all it has been cool though the class is made up of 5 students (2 males and 3 females, guess all of them are older than me) lolz. the teacher is from hongkong and I'm glad to be in the class learning as all of us are chinese literate thus our learning pace would be faster.
There are a total of 9 tones unlike chinese where there are only 4 tones, which makes pronounciating tough. Love cantonese music and hk drama but too bad they have been subbed. It would be good to pick up a language and maybe in future if my in-laws speak that dialect, I could also converse with them. well, that will kinda be far-fetched... haha... cant wait to finish the lessons and master the language~* Maybe another language I would take up would be Jap, have a liking for Jap drama and anime not forgetting musc!! but I guess it would be much difficult than cantonese, and guess it will cost lots of time and money too... well, that is just a goal maybe before I reach the age of 26 to be able to write a letter in Jap. All the best benny!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
爱情魔发师：亚斯的一段话
。。。被放弃比较的人 不是输家。在爱情的过程里面，我们一直站在付出多的那方，所以受伤，嫉妒，开心，欢笑，所有爱情的感觉，我们都比对方多了一倍。当然 伤害也会多了一倍，不过这些现在对方都感受不到了，全部都留给我们承受。不过也正因为我们比别人多了一份爱，才有力量在伤痛中重新站起来。
Monday, July 30, 2007
the task ahead~*
love the song 'will you?' by Jimmy Ye Liang Jun. Still remembering last year's ndp song sung by Kaira Gong, was kinda madly in love with the song and everything... haha... its always brings back refreshing memories listening to such pieces. the current ndp and the previous ndp tracks are downloadable at http://ndp.org.sg . Its a different emotion altogether watching and participating in a way that you are able to. The atmosphere of thousands celebrating and singing to a same tune. That is something unforgettable. I have always enjoyed being part of the party. The fireworks were just so close to me on the actual day last year. It was amazing. Knowing that I have contributed and played my part in bringing the ndp@marina bay together brings comfort and gladness. The concert that shoudn't be missed.
As a MP, or Military Policeman performing security duties in my dark olive green uniform and a striking white polymer helmet with the red bold letters ' MP ' on it, I and many others were tasked with responsibilities that safeguard the people that were at marina bay. I have to admit that it is tiring and there were many unhappiness among the group that set forth to provide for the nation. But I do hope that in the hearts of us all, we will cherish and bring back the memories that we held on. Strive on guys. regardless the fatigue, the humilation brought to us when ranks were pulled against us for doing our jobs, we are here to serve the nation!
As a MP, or Military Policeman performing security duties in my dark olive green uniform and a striking white polymer helmet with the red bold letters ' MP ' on it, I and many others were tasked with responsibilities that safeguard the people that were at marina bay. I have to admit that it is tiring and there were many unhappiness among the group that set forth to provide for the nation. But I do hope that in the hearts of us all, we will cherish and bring back the memories that we held on. Strive on guys. regardless the fatigue, the humilation brought to us when ranks were pulled against us for doing our jobs, we are here to serve the nation!
rejection~*
30 July 07
Dear Benny
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us regarding the above position.
We have considered your background and experience carefully in light of the requirements of the position, but regret to advise that we are unable to proceed with further discussions.
We thank you for the interest you have shown in XXX and wish you success in finding the career opportunity you seek.
Yours sincerely.
Dear Benny
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us regarding the above position.
We have considered your background and experience carefully in light of the requirements of the position, but regret to advise that we are unable to proceed with further discussions.
We thank you for the interest you have shown in XXX and wish you success in finding the career opportunity you seek.
Yours sincerely.
Will You?
Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Ye
Will you make this island
Amazing in all ways?
Suprises every corner,
Delightful nights and days.
Will you take this country
And turn it from a place
To a home that greets you
With smiles on every face?
Will you come on this brave journey?
Will you help to make it real?
Will you write us grand new stories,
Songs that everyone will feel?
So... Will you swim the current?
Will you scale new heights?
Will you make it happen,
Will you let your dreams take flight?
And... Will you make the difference?
Will you sieze the day?
Will you live each moment,
Will you dare to find new ways?
Will you take this city
And turn it from a place
To a home that greets you
With smiles on every face
And turn it from a place
To a home that greets you
With smiles on every face
Dare to find, dare to find, dare to find new ways!
Sunday, July 29, 2007
cny gathering at Kian Cheng's apt eons back...
Grabbed this picture from Kelvin's blog. looking at the memories that I once had. That was taken on one of the Chinese New Year where I was still at polytechnic. It was taken at Pastor Kian Cheng and Sharon's (first row second and third from the right) cozy apartment that they are still residing at Clementi. All of us have grown. About a third of the group above have left church and have gone to greener pastures. It has been great knowing everyone. learning from the experiences that I had. the moments cherished and some left forgotten. there is a certain truth that is never forgotten. God still remembers you for he loves.All the best and God bless fellow tabbers~*
Thursday, July 26, 2007
masquerade
the photo above depicts memories of joy and sorrow. much of which i have to admit was joy when I was in the English Lnguage Drama and Debating Society in secondary school. It was the first core curriculum activity that I enrolled into at the age of 13. I had a great time learning and appreciate skits and mostly arts. It brought me into another world. A world where language has no limits. For there is nothing able to illustrate the intensity of emotions drawn onto a canvas. Life is but a short transition. And there is much for the mind to conquer. The friends I have known, the feelings that we have for one another and as always, I thank you for these memories that we all enjoyed together~*4th Singapore Short Cuts
4th Singapore Short CutsCo-presented by the National Museum of Singapore, The Substation and the Singapore Film Commission
Into its 4th season this year, Singapore Short Cuts is the premier showcase of local short films in Singapore. This year’s programme features a selection of outstanding local shorts Flat Dreams by Eva Tang, Ah Ma by Anthony Chen and Bedroom Dancing by Sun Koh, as well as the latest works by Gavin Lim, Jacen Tan, Loo Zihan and Boo Junfeng.
A highlight of this year’s Singapore Short Cuts is a special retrospective of pioneering local independent filmmaker, Rajendra Gour’s short films, made during the 1960s and 1970s. This retrospective marks the first ever screening of all four surviving short films by Rajendra Gour.
All screenings will be followed by discussions with the filmmakers.
Schedule
Sat 11 Aug, 2pm (Film duration : 71:40min / Rated R21)
Flat Dreams / Zo Gang / Bedroom Dancing / Yesterday’s Play
Sat 18 Aug, 2pm (Film duration: 65:16min / Rated M18)
Wrong Turn / Tracks / superDONG / Fonzi / Take Me Home A.K.A I saw jesus
Sat 25 Aug, 2pm (Film duration: 45:00min / Rated PG)
A Labour of Love – The Housewife / My Child My Child / Eyes / Sunshine Singapore
Sat 1 Sept, 2pm (Film duration: 64:03min / Rated NC16)
Ah Ma / Embryo / Elefant / 5 Steps to Becoming An Actor / Katong Fugue
Ticketing Information
Free tickets to the 4th Singapore Short Cuts can be collected at the National Museum of Singapore (Stamford Visitor Services Counter) on Monday, at the begining of the week before each weekend's screening. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, and limited to four per person.
Sat 11 Aug screening (Tickets for collection from Mon 6 Aug)
Sat 18 Aug screening (Tickets for collection from Mon 13 Aug)
Sat 25 Aug screening (Tickets for collection from Mon 20 Aug)
Sat 1 Sept screening (Tickets for collection from Mon 27 Aug)
Stamford Visitors Services Counter,
Level 1 National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road,
Singapore 178897
10am till 8pm
Patrons are advised that valid identity pass showing proof of age is required for all screenings.
General Enquiries: 6332 3659 / 6332 5642
Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
the ace of my heart
The Queen of hearts was shot. A mystery within the solitaire. The words that left many dumbfounded. How could the world be dreamt into exisitance ? Yet it is so true that healers and psychics claim that faith is important for something to work. the idea that some things are going to happen regardless is fate. My destiny with the Ace of heart is uncertain. she is always losing herself. destiny is a snake so hungry it devours itself.
world without violence~*
this is our home. the home that we go to when we have no where else to go. its not like any other hotel. its even better. a place that we have ownership of. a haven of inspiration and thoughts. bridges concide and lives are linked. trust and bonds are built instead of buildings. relationships grew stronger each day. when the sun sets, stars shine brightly to show us the path of light. For love is the hub of our city and thats where our heart lies. I am happy to be home. Happy birthday Singapore on the 9th August 2007!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Viral conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis
Redness, irritation and watering of the eyes are symptoms common to all forms of conjunctivitis. Itch is variable. Acute allergic conjunctivitis is typically itchy, sometimes distressingly so, and the patient often complains of some lid swelling. Chronic allergy often causes just itch or irritation, and often much frustration because the absence of redness or discharge can lead to accusations of hypochondria.
Signs
Infection (redness) of the conjunctiva on one or both eyes should be apparent, but may be quite mild. Except in obvious pyogenic or toxic/chemical conjunctivitis, a slitlamp (biomicroscope) is needed to have any confidence in the diagnosis. Examination of the tarsal conjunctiva is usually more diagnostic than the bulbar conjunctiva. Viral conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye", shows a fine diffuse pinkness of the conjunctiva which is easily mistaken for the 'ciliary infection' of iritis, but there are usually corroborative signs on biomicroscopy, particularly numerous lymphoid follicles on the tarsal conjunctiva, and sometimes a punctate keratitis.
Treatment
Conjunctivitis sometimes requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with anitbiotic eye drops or ointments that cover a broad range of bacteria (chloramphenicol). However evidence suggests that this does not affect symptom severity and gains only modest reduction in duration from an average of 4.8 days (untreated controls) to 3.3 days for those given immediate antibiotics. Deferring antibiotics yields almost the same duration as those immediately starting treatment with 3.9 days duration, but with half the two-week clinic reattendance rate.
Although there is no cure for viral conjunctivitis, symptomatic relief may be achieved with cool compresses and artificial tears. For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. However prolonged usage of steroid drops may cause addiction. Antibiotic drops may also be used for treatment of complimentary infections. Patients are often advised to avoid touching their eyes or sharing towels and washcloths. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks. However in worst cases it may take over a month.
okay. thats quite a mouthful. was to have my day op today for the wisdom tooth as mentioned. unfortunately, it had to be postponed due to a bad inflamation on my left eye last wed and now it has reached to both eyes. Argh. oh well, people around me, don be alarmed its just a bad case of red eye. Even a red-eye reduction camera will not help. Well then, it has blessed me with not attending the coming change of command parade in july 20th. but nonetheless, i do hope i will get well soon... to even provide in strength for the coming security operations for NDP at marina bay 2007. thanks for the concern guys... appreciate it very much~* =)
will be thinking and looking out for opportunities to make some dough while i study. less than 2 months to ord and with 9 days leave and 12 days off on hand with another hand full of medical leave coming up~* woohoo~*
Redness, irritation and watering of the eyes are symptoms common to all forms of conjunctivitis. Itch is variable. Acute allergic conjunctivitis is typically itchy, sometimes distressingly so, and the patient often complains of some lid swelling. Chronic allergy often causes just itch or irritation, and often much frustration because the absence of redness or discharge can lead to accusations of hypochondria.
Signs
Infection (redness) of the conjunctiva on one or both eyes should be apparent, but may be quite mild. Except in obvious pyogenic or toxic/chemical conjunctivitis, a slitlamp (biomicroscope) is needed to have any confidence in the diagnosis. Examination of the tarsal conjunctiva is usually more diagnostic than the bulbar conjunctiva. Viral conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye", shows a fine diffuse pinkness of the conjunctiva which is easily mistaken for the 'ciliary infection' of iritis, but there are usually corroborative signs on biomicroscopy, particularly numerous lymphoid follicles on the tarsal conjunctiva, and sometimes a punctate keratitis.
Treatment
Conjunctivitis sometimes requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with anitbiotic eye drops or ointments that cover a broad range of bacteria (chloramphenicol). However evidence suggests that this does not affect symptom severity and gains only modest reduction in duration from an average of 4.8 days (untreated controls) to 3.3 days for those given immediate antibiotics. Deferring antibiotics yields almost the same duration as those immediately starting treatment with 3.9 days duration, but with half the two-week clinic reattendance rate.
Although there is no cure for viral conjunctivitis, symptomatic relief may be achieved with cool compresses and artificial tears. For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. However prolonged usage of steroid drops may cause addiction. Antibiotic drops may also be used for treatment of complimentary infections. Patients are often advised to avoid touching their eyes or sharing towels and washcloths. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks. However in worst cases it may take over a month.
okay. thats quite a mouthful. was to have my day op today for the wisdom tooth as mentioned. unfortunately, it had to be postponed due to a bad inflamation on my left eye last wed and now it has reached to both eyes. Argh. oh well, people around me, don be alarmed its just a bad case of red eye. Even a red-eye reduction camera will not help. Well then, it has blessed me with not attending the coming change of command parade in july 20th. but nonetheless, i do hope i will get well soon... to even provide in strength for the coming security operations for NDP at marina bay 2007. thanks for the concern guys... appreciate it very much~* =)
will be thinking and looking out for opportunities to make some dough while i study. less than 2 months to ord and with 9 days leave and 12 days off on hand with another hand full of medical leave coming up~* woohoo~*
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Mitral Valve Prolapse
2% of the population of the country are having Mitral Valve Prolapse or also known as MVP. I have it. its the most common heart valve abnormality. Most patients do not require any tratments or medications. Mitral valve prolapse can be associated with fatigue and/or palpitations. Mitral valve prolapse can often be detected by a doctor during examination of the heart. mitral valve prolapse can be confirmed with an Echocardiogram (ECG). Patients with mitral valve prolapse are usually given antibiotics prior to any procedure which might introduce bacteria into the bloodstream, including dental work and minor surgery.
Symptoms
Most people with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms, however, those who do commonly complain of symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations, chest pains, anxiety, and migraine headaches. Stroke is a very rare complication of mitral valve prolapse. Patients with mitral valve prolapse may have imbalances in their autonomic nervous system, which regulates heart rate and breathing. Such imbalances may cause inadequate blood oxygen delivery to the working muscles during excercise, thereby causing fatigue.
Anxiety, panic attacks, and depression may be associated with mitral valve prolapse. Like fatigue, these symptoms are believed to be related to imbalances of the autonomic nervous system.
Just hope it doesn't causes any complications for my extraction of wisdom tooth on the 11July. Will be consuming antibiotics before the scaling and surgery. I've opted for the local anesthesia instead of the general anesthesia. Hope its a wise choice cause I will be facing all kid's worst nightmare. lolz.. the dentist even warned me that there will be more than 8 injections for my 4 wisdom tooth extraction. well, just go along with it. wish me all the best for the surgery yup. though i never wanted to pull my teeth out due to the fact that i might have sensitive teeth and might even lose the sense of taste. (which also meant losing the meaning of life..) I have to pull them out after looking at the x-rays. the bottom two wisom tooth were growing horizontally and in near future it might cause the back teeth to decay (my teeth are good currently commented by the dentist). The x-ray also showed the bottom wisdom tooth was extremely close to the nerve which was kinda scary if I lose the sense of taste. For the two top wisdom tooth, they look normal but no point keeping them since the bottom tooth are gone. therefore. will be removing all of them in a shot. may the Lord keep me well. will consult yun and xuan in regards to the extraction... =)
Symptoms
Most people with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms, however, those who do commonly complain of symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations, chest pains, anxiety, and migraine headaches. Stroke is a very rare complication of mitral valve prolapse. Patients with mitral valve prolapse may have imbalances in their autonomic nervous system, which regulates heart rate and breathing. Such imbalances may cause inadequate blood oxygen delivery to the working muscles during excercise, thereby causing fatigue.
Anxiety, panic attacks, and depression may be associated with mitral valve prolapse. Like fatigue, these symptoms are believed to be related to imbalances of the autonomic nervous system.
Just hope it doesn't causes any complications for my extraction of wisdom tooth on the 11July. Will be consuming antibiotics before the scaling and surgery. I've opted for the local anesthesia instead of the general anesthesia. Hope its a wise choice cause I will be facing all kid's worst nightmare. lolz.. the dentist even warned me that there will be more than 8 injections for my 4 wisdom tooth extraction. well, just go along with it. wish me all the best for the surgery yup. though i never wanted to pull my teeth out due to the fact that i might have sensitive teeth and might even lose the sense of taste. (which also meant losing the meaning of life..) I have to pull them out after looking at the x-rays. the bottom two wisom tooth were growing horizontally and in near future it might cause the back teeth to decay (my teeth are good currently commented by the dentist). The x-ray also showed the bottom wisdom tooth was extremely close to the nerve which was kinda scary if I lose the sense of taste. For the two top wisdom tooth, they look normal but no point keeping them since the bottom tooth are gone. therefore. will be removing all of them in a shot. may the Lord keep me well. will consult yun and xuan in regards to the extraction... =)
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