Updates

After so long of not updating about the status of my strike freedom, here I am again to keep you guys up to date to the progress of my MG strike freedom. Actually I've completed one of the legs since Jan 20th, just that I don't have time to update my blog due to bazaar matters. Anyway, here's one of the legs.And it's sole...
Besides that, KL gave me a SD GP01 Fb Gundam as a Vday gift, thanks KL! I think it's not nice for me not to move it up my building list. So, I tried to complete it tonight. However, I realised that I've becoming slower in assembling a SD gundam due to my obsession of lining everything I can see... Managed to finish the head only.

Here's the front of the head, cute right?And the back of its head

Anyway, I'm not one that scrutinises every single line that I draw. Although you probably can see the unevenness of the lines as well as the smudges here and there. I'll try to finish this kit whenever I can though, especially with the mid-term break coming. Hopefully I'm not too caught up in mugging for mid-term tests and quizzes.

Bazaar

After a few days of hectic schedules and scratching of head, finally the bazaar has come to an end. The 3 days are tiring, but at least it's fulfilling. Now that I've missed 3 days of school, the weekend is going to be another hectic marathon of webcasts and recorded lectures. Well, what to do. Too many things to do and too little time to do it.

We're quite lucky that this year's Valentine's Day's sales is not as bad as last year's. At least I'm able to recover more than half of the capital for the bazaar just for today alone. As predicted, we made a loss for the auction, but then at least we've tried. Maybe it'll be better if the publicity efforts are done way way before the bazaar itself. Haih, I overlooked that part due to CNY...

Words are powerful weapon... not that I just realised it, just that I just can't seem to control what comes out of my mouth some times and tend to be super insensitive to other people. Should really filter what I'm going to say through my brain before saying anything in the future... To anyone whom I've offended before, I apologize.

FTIR

After so many complaints about me not updating my blog, here am I again trying to populate it with words. Anyway, had the only lab for today, Pharm Analysis lab. We're playing with FTIR. For the benefit of those who haven't do the experiment yet, it means Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy. What it actually does is it shines infra red light across your sample, and the absorbance by your sample is recorder, in the form of IR transmittance. Anyway, we're taught how to prepare a Nujol mull as well as potassium bromide disk of the "unknown" sample, which turns out to be paracetamol. Do take note that we're not supposed to use Nujol mull when we're testing for paracetamol as they have similar absorbance peaks. We're using paracetamol this time round as it's for demonstration purpose only.

Anyway, here's the potassium bromide disk that I made.

The disk is the one I'm holding. LOL

More and more work pilling up, SOAP, sponsorship calls, lab reports, bazaar matters, tutorials etc. Luckily Chinese New Year is coming soon, and mid semester break two weeks after that :P

2008!

Welcoming new year, let me recap some of the stuff that I've been working on since the last time I updated my blog. Starting from December 10th, I've embarked on a journey together with Kelvin, Tiang Lim, Ivan, Jorina, Kong Jien, and Stanley into a marketing competition organised by IBM. I didn't know that it'll be this tiring when I accepted Kelvin's invitation to help him for the competition back in November. Well, I'd say that it's a fruitful learning experience, as most probably I wouldn't be in the sales line unless I got kicked out of pharmacy :P From the competition, I've learnt to adapt to changes as quickly as possible. Holding on to one's beliefs is important.

First week's sales are discouraging, but thankfully we managed to change our strategy quite quickly, allowing us to have more space for growth. Second week is decent, while there's only one word to describe the third week: Great! It must've been the experience that we've gained along the way. Level up!!! Nonetheless, positive competition within the group as well as with other competitors is a good push for us to achieve greater heights. Now there's presentation left to go on 8th January. Wish me luck ok?

Yesterday marks the last day of the actual sales competition, so I decided to follow Tiang Lim, Jung Seong, Su San, Yean Ching, and Stanley to Brewerks for the countdown. I couldn't believe that we actually finished two beer towers of 4 liters each. It's even more shocking when I see the bill at the end of the day. Well, it's the new year, spend a little bit more also nevermind :P Just that the fireworks for the new year was blocked by the stupid building. Not that I have someone to watch fireworks with me anyway. LOL

Moving on to new year resolution, I should study more and play less in order for me to increase my CAP point. I want to get a CAP 5.0 for at least a semester throughout my life in NUS!!! Please note that I'm untouchable after this year's rag. Operation CAP 5 in progress.

Alright, that's a lot of nonsense and dream. I wish everyone a happy new year. Let bygones be bygones and move into the new year with new resolution. Hopefully by the end of the year everyone will achieve their goals!

Night Cycling

Went for night cycling with fellow councillors yesterday night. Looking at the attendance, I must say that I'm surprised. A total number of 13 councillors turned up for the night cycling, as contrast to normal gatherings. Maybe it's just because the guys have ORDed and the girls are having holidays. But well, it's nice to see all of them again after so long, kinda able to relive the old council memories in me. We departed from ECP at around 10.30 towards orchard, reaching The Cathay around 12 midnight. On the way, we stopped by Benjamin Sheares Bridge, where we took a group photo. It's like how difficult to get up there la. Super long bridge and we're going upslope...

On Benjamin Sheares Bridge

As mentioned earlier, we went to The Cathay, where we watched a movie "The Golden Compass". Overall I'll say it's a decent movie, just that I don't really understand the anti religion notion in it as pointed out by the rest. Maybe I'm just too scientific to understand religion :P

At The Cathay

After the movie, we took a detour through somewhere in River Valley, and Hian Chuan dropped my camera!!! OK it's nothing much actually haha luckily the camera is sturdy enough.

At River Valley

After that, we went back to Bedok Jetty for sunrise. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, we didn't see the sunrise... Stupid clouds. Anyway, had McDonald's big breakfast before coming back to hostel. Like not tired la.