Monday Morning

One more week to the end of my miserable week of studying, what better way to end off the week than with my birthday, right? Except for the fact that well, it means i'm becoming older and older and nooooo time should just stop now. i'm 18 and i love it and i'm going to be 18 forever!!

My current snack obsession.... Raisins! I could finish the entire packet within like, an hour and they are so addictive and so......... hopefully healthy ):

I think i dont have an affinity with phone chargers because its a second time mine has died in like 2 years. Both Samsung chargers (Just saying) mysteriously refused to work even though i havent done anything to it! Hate technology and now i've gotta use the usb cable to charge my phone which means that i've gotta turn on the laptop which undeniable is a major source of distraction to charge it and it takes a gazillion years to charge. Or i could turn it off but the idea of being unconnected scares me. When did technology start to take over my life without me even knowing it? What happened to days where i would go out and cycle around the neighbourhood, go for a swim, play card games.. oh wait, that was my childhood which unfortunately for most of today's children ceases to exist. I remember as a kid i was always going over to neighbour's houses to play (not electronic games) and being jealous over people who always had the newest electronic games which i didn't or even if i did i had to share. Come to think of it now, i'm glad i didnt have those. It gave me the chance to explore the natural world, pick the red flowers and pull out the stem that has some juice in it, (no idea what its called) and to just run around and play. These days i'm stuck inside, spending hours online watching dramas or on the television during my breaks. Major realisation. New goal - During the measly one week break before the dreaded internship, one week fast of no internet, no tv and just fun filled days before the 6 months of doom comes. Anyone with any idea of how to have fun outside please please please tell me okay!

On a Whim

Well i woke up today after hitting the sack at 12(Relatively early considering it's exam period) and a gazillion thoughts hit my mind like it does everyday.

This describes it perfectly, except instead of shoes it should also be clothes and accessories and evrything nice.

Ode to a wonderful 3 years

On Friday it was the last group presentation for this sem, which would be the last i'm ever going to do in NP, Mixed feelings - Happy to get it out of the way, sad cause it means the life that i have gotten so used to is going to end as it is! Our presentation was a major success, refreshing style that was kinda tough considering we only started preparing on the morning itself but well done everyone!! :)

As the saying goes, friends come and go, and keeping friendships alive is all about who is willing to make the first move to keep the friendship going. As far as i know, I would want to keep this friendship between the 6 of us going strong and alive! It's hard to find a group where you can click with, much less a group which kinda balances each other out and having similar interests. They have definitely made my life in poly hell lots better and more wonderful, but i'll save the many stories for a post during graduation (which is far too early now to be counting my eggs before they hatch)

Meanwhile, back to studying for the last exam papers in a while.. (but not before i finish watching Australia)

It feels like i'm running the last stretch of a race, with every step i take i'm getting closer to the finish. But my legs are weakening, my breath is quickening and my heart is unable to keep up. All that is keeping me going is my mind. Will it stay strong?

Hanging up on you

It's only Tuesday and i'm all burnt out. Try a week of Presentations every other day, Last project report due on Friday, Solution Selling scenario on Friday, staying out late on Monday and Wednesday = a very tired girl. I'm dreaming of a day (no make that a week) off with nothing but blue skies, clear water, gorgeous sun... fulfill my dreams someone? :)

A Father' message beyond the grave

A FATHER'S RULES FOR FINDING FULFILLMENT

1. Be courteous, be punctual, always say please and thank you, and be sure to hold your knife and fork properly. Others take their cue on how to treat you from your manners.

2. Be kind, considerate and compassionate when others are in trouble, even if you have problems of your own. Others will admire your selflessness and will help you in due course.

3. Show moral courage. Do what is right, even if that makes you unpopular. I always thought it important to be able to look at myself in the shaving mirror every morning and not feel guilt or remorse. I depart this world with a pretty clear conscience.

4.Show humility. Stand your ground but pause to reflect on what the other side are saying, and back off when you know you are wrong. Never worry about losing face. That only happens when you are pig-headed.

Learn from your mistakes. You will make plenty so use them as a learning tool. If you keep making the same mistake or run into a problem, you’re doing something wrong.

5. Avoid disparaging someone to a third party; it is only you who will look bad. If you have a problem with someone, tell them face to face.

6.Hold fire! If someone crosses you, don’t react immediately. Once you say something it can never be taken back, and most people deserve a second chance.

7. Have fun. If this involves taking risks, so be it. If you get caught, hold your hands up.

8.Give to charity and help those who are less fortunate than yourselves: it’s easy and so rewarding.

9.Always look on the upside! The glass is half full, never half empty. Every adversity has a silver lining if you seek it out.

10. Make it your instinct always to say ‘yes’. Look for reasons to do something, not reasons to say no. Your friends will cherish you for that.

11.Be canny: you will get more of what you want if you can give someone more of what they desire. Compromise can be king.

12. Always accept a party invitation. You may not want to go, but they want you there. Show them courtesy and respect.

13. Never ever let a friend down. I would bury bodies for my friends, if they asked me to . . . which is why I have chosen them carefully.

14. Always tip for good service. It shows respect. But never reward poor service. Poor service is insulting.

15.Always treat those you meet as your social equal, whether they are above or below your station in life. For those above you, show due deference, but don’t be a sycophant.

16. Always respect age, as age equals wisdom.

17.Be prepared to put the interests of your sibling first.

18. Be proud of who you are and where you come from, but open your mind to other cultures and languages. When you begin to travel (as I hope you will), you’ll learn that your place in the world is both vital and insignificant. Don’t get too big for your breeches.

19. Be ambitious, but not nakedly so. Be prepared to back your assertions with craftsmanship and hard work.

20. Live every day to its full: do something that makes you smile or laugh, and avoid procrastination.

21. Give of your best at school. Some teachers forget that pupils need incentives. So if your teacher doesn’t give you one, devise your own.

22. Always pay the most you can afford. Never skimp on hotels, clothing, shoes, make-up or jewellery. But always look for a deal. You get what you pay for.

23. Never give up! My two little soldiers have no dad, but you are brave, big-hearted, fit and strong. You are also loved by an immensely kind and supportive team of family and friends. You make your own good fortune, my children, so battle on.

24. Never feel sorry for yourself, or at least don’t do it for long. Crying doesn’t make things better.

25. Look after your body and it will look after you.

26. Learn a language, or at least try. Never engage a person abroad in conversation without first greeting them in their own language; by all means ask if they speak English!

27. And finally, cherish your mother, and take very good care of her.

I love you both with all my heart.

Daddy x