Half A Year Left...

It's nearing the end of the first term of semester 2, and I'm starting to miss school. Nope, not the missing where I'm not in school but rather miss school cause I'm going to leave the safe arms of school life.

I somehow lived a rather semi-exciting polytechnic life, which is enriching to the sense that I've grown. It's here in DMC that I find people with the same intentions of living and breathing in the media unlike back in Quest. And although I enjoyed Quest loads, I have to admit that I enjoy DMC just as much in a different way.

Looking back at the 2 years, I've done what I really love. What I always wanted to do. Filming, editing, writing, desktop publishing & designing, public relations, events and everything thing media. I've grown more knowledgeable and wiser, speaking of technical jargons that would make me sound as though I'm speaking Greek. And that is the process of the Polytechnic life.

I feel accomplished enough to say that in these 2 years, I've learnt how to handle and manage people more effectively, how to voice out with more confidence and how to brand myself. I am also proud to say that I have reached(or rather am reaching) to the other side of polytechnic life where self-discipline is of utmost importance. The good old days where we ponder how nerve wrecking it is to enter poly till now, I've matured and turned wiser in many ways.

Relationship wise, I've learnt to be stronger, more resisting to temptations and infatuations. The self-discipline to tell myself what to do and what not to do derived from all the years of training(laugh as you like but Poly taught me that).

And now, with the home stretch in sight and, seriously, the final leg right before our eyes, I can't believe how much I've done in the 2 years. It is an emotional moment to look back, witnessing the friendships and brotherhoods forged over the years. From complete strangers that fear of each other's underlying intentions to pure and true friends right now, life seems to have been painted another shade of colour. No, make it many shades of colours (Kavee, no offense).

And apart from DMC, I've learnt a lot from SP Student Comperes too. Entering with little experience and starting from scratch, I began my journey of becoming a professional emcee from rock bottom. And it is here that I see and experience what true enthusiasm and spirit is, with my very dedicated officer in-charge forking out unconditional love for the every club member. Sounds cheesy but it's true.

And now that I stand here, peering over my shoulder and ponder about my next step in life(after army that is), I contemplate how much of this will continue and become part of my life. So many life changing experiences, friendships, and more that are so very important to one will fade to memories the very day we set foot on the industry. How much of this will remain as it is, as we live life itself?

I hope that five or even 10 years down the road, when I meet with Kavee along the streets, I'd still be able to do the thambi handshake and talk about crazy prank calls that SKARR boys use to do. Stupid yet memorable. And the LAN-gaming sessions that the 10 of us guys had during our second year second semester break. How much will remain? I hope to know.

But one thing's for sure, and that is everyone will move on. Everyone has to part and go separate ways in the end. Be it the hi-bye friends that everyone has, whom names we might not even know right now to the best-est of best-est of best friends Sheryl and Connie who remind me of the strong magnets I used to have - Inseparable - Everyone will move on and find new grounds, new friendships and a new life.

So why on earth am I writing this post at this moment? Well I believe I'll not have the time to post up anything during the holidays. However, this is not the most important reason.

I just want to say to each and every Singapore Polytechnic Diploma in Media and Communications 2006 graduating batch (including Shawn Loh) a big thank you for making my stay in DMC a very enjoyable and life-enriching experience. It has been a wholesome 2 1/2 years at this very moment, and we will soon enter our internships and graduate soon after, but let's take a chance and relieve the moments we have had since gathering at SB foyer and checking our classes till now.

Once again, thank you all from the 2006 batch of SP DMC.

Reynold

Sayang Sayang

Just as the the posting page opened, the Sayang Sayang commercial went on air. What a coincidence, that media buyers and media planners would actually know I want to blog at this very second. How advanced technology has become. (of course I'm living in self denial)

Anyway, talking about Sayang Sayang, it's a new Peranakan Dramedy which stars several stars - Tan Keng Hua, Mechelle Chong, etc - and the biggest star of all, my Mother! No kidding, although my mum and aunt acted as extras only, it was their first glimpse of what life was like for me. And we'll get to see what they've been doing. (apparently she was having a good time!)

Anyway Sayang Sayang is filmed by a local production company, kudos for your effort to bring up the Peranakan culture! (A commendation!)

Tomorrow marks the last week of school, also the beginning of my marathon. Not only is school work a killer, I'm doing quite a number of non-academic related work. If you're interested, head on down to United Square from the 3rd-8th of June to catch me hosting a show! From the 9th -15th, I'll be at West Mall. Life's going to be really really hectic for me. But that's what one's gotta do to build his CV. No choice (like what every Singaporean says)

Alrighty, I've gotta go now. Bye!

Pasuing...

It's so easy to talk. To write. To just speak off the back of our heads. But we never really know the consequences, or rather we do not really care about the consequences.

We've all spoken bad about people, talked behind their backs, back stabbed and even caused someone some harm in someway. But yet, we hate it when we come across people who do it. I have fallen into this category before, and I know as much as it sounds bad on me, everyone else has done it before.

So why am I talking about this today? Have I done something wrong? Nope. Or at least not that I know of. But the thing is, we say so many things everyday and we never stop to wonder how what we say will affect someone. Take for example when you are all alone in a sardine-packed train and someone steps on your foot. You're pissed and tells him off. Yes, he deserved it. But wait till the crowd is gone, and the air-conditioning is blowing gently on you face. And imagine him stepping on your foot again. It's more likely that you would say it's alright and suffer in silence, saving your pride and his.

Now, I'm writing about this today because we never know what we say might hurt someone close or distant away from ourselves. If I've said something and made you mad, sad or any other negative connotations, I'm sorry. And I beg your pardon.

Maybe this post might help you reflect on how life works sometimes. Perceptions are the realities of people, but realities might not be your perception. So take a pause, breath and think before doing or saying anything, it might just make everyone's day better (including your own).

Spare Time... I need you!

Recalling last year, or even the year before last, my lovely classmate Shiyun would tell me I think too much. (To help you understand better) I'll elaborate what she meant. She meant to say I planned too much for the future, leaving out enjoyment in my equilibrium of Work-Play.

Now, after starting my last year in Singapore Polytechnic, I'm starting to feel what Shiyun is mentioning. Work is piling up, and I'm already feeling the stress. To make matters worse, I can't seem to find time (this is not an excuse, I'll explain why) to relax.

I have to specifically mention and thank 2 groups Qiushi, Huiee, Junry and Junxian from my class and Azahar, Yen, Fatimah and Elsa from my Spec Dip class for their very kind understanding of my immensely packed timetable.

Apart from school work, I have quite a number of commitments. These are all (somehow) related to my course. And all require a level of commitment, which is rather demanding. Right now, I have almost no time for myself. I can't even remember the last movie I watched. And I can't find spare time to even go for a movie.

I've totally forgotten to import "Play" into my equilibrium and I can tell it's taking a toll on myself. I'm really tired mentally sometimes and although I enjoy what I'm doing, it's just different from really unwinding and relaxing. I guess it's time I take some time off for a good rest. A good movie, great dinner and a splendid time. I need this rest, and fast.

With that in mind, I can further pursue this (mentally) unachievable goal of mine...

Life is difficult if we make wrong decisions, which is why people tell us to make them carefully. I'm going to have to alter my decisions right now.

Reynold

Change?

Life's full of change.
Good or bad, we're rearranged.
Sometimes we're bigger.
Other times we're poorer.
But no one says we're wiser.
No one says we're smarter.
Yet we learn so much more.
More of what life is for.
And we don't see that fact.
Instead we still say we lack.
So what is it in life.
That make us all strive?

Reynold

Love Songs Confidential

It's 2nd May, a day before our "buat lao jiat festival" at the Peranakan Museum and I'm having a slight sore throat. I do hope the jarring air-con doesn't dry out my throat tonight.

With my new china phone, I've been tuning in to Class 95's Love Songs Confidential almost every night. I'm not so much a fan of all the issues they talk about, however I must say that the choice of songs are really soothing. So much so that it makes me think of the days of hugs and kisses, sweet nothings and misses. Really sweet I have to say. Guess that's a part of the many wonders of love - something intangible, yet able to cause so much change in anyone.

I've lived a year of single-hood which has reverted me back to who I was, a person filled to the brim with activities and work. I'm not sure if that's a good thing, or is that a negative one, but I feel that I've lost out on all that romance. *Itchy for love? Not really*

Life has been really eventful, securing many contacts and getting to expand my circle of friends. Although I do not have the joy of missing, thinking and just conversing with that special someone at the end of the day, I do have a much more utilized life.

The days of dating, loving, companionship and everything else was really spiritually uplifting. No matter if it ended on a beautiful note or a sour note, I've enjoyed every relationship because I was deeply loved while I loved deeply. And that really is the most important factor about every relationship, to have mutual love.

(Once again) I question myself as to whether I would indulge in another brilliant episode of love?... It depends on whether that person is able to accept me for my busy schedule. Now, work is of an immense importance, so much so that I've got pimples popping out from my (recovered) face.

(Relaxed)Ah... How does one find love, or should he never have that thought? Yasmine(the DJ) said that love comes to you, so there's no point looking around for it. While others say we have to be proactive. What is the confused one to do?

I've lost the loving feeling. The feeling of falling in love. I've lost the feeling from a special someone who would make me go head over heels. Probably I've once had her, but hurt her too much - my folly. Or could it be that this special someone's around the corner? I wait to see, while I work along this busy scheduled life. And I do hope that maybe someday, someone special would come on by and write my next chapter of my love story.

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I've been having many thought provoking lessons and I've learnt to think more than ever. Here's a thought I've modified to create a more crystallized meaning...

"A common perception in the majority would define a subject matter as reality" - Reynold

Probably this has given you something to think about today.

Reynold