eduCATION

I think this is one thing that i heard always but here today, it really makes a lot of sense. DO NOT TAKE SGP EDUCATION SYSTEM for GRANTED.

Sounds serious, but i think no matter how much we hate the stress and the competitiveness both from within and without, i think compared to other countries, our education does work and at a price which every layman out there can afford. In HK, the cost of pre-school at an international school here is about HKD 10,000 ( SGD 2000!) . That is to say, the cost of teaching your kid about the alphabets, name, counting, hygiene, discipline... etc is tt much expensive here. Imagine the amount you have to work, and the worst heartache is not about schooling but rejecting a top school (RI equivalent) cos the cost was too much to bear with all factors considered. I think it takes a bit of Peace of mind and God's leading to make the choice decision.

Singaporeans, it is really a blessing to be under the stress, for it leads to much better things , not a timeless statement, but with a little trust and Faith!

Second night at HKUST and i have aircon in my room already!!

Breakdown of what i accomplished! *applause please*

I Landed @145pm 27/7 in Hong Kong, made my way to the university at clear water bay, near kowloon. It was a long ride but the views from the car seat were quite nice, i saw the longest suspension bridge in asia, which is another architectual marvel here in HK. the first being the hilly houses , amazing way they built those things. I reached school but alighted at the main porch which meant that i have to lug my baggage down the stairs. But the best part was i have to go back to pay the school fees before they will give me my keys. Thankfully , i have the company of 4 other friends from engineering and i have met my roomie!, who is my JC classmate ;)

i met Uncle Jeff and family at his place. It was at oasis residences which is rather ootw~( outofthisworld) haha, the residence includes 4 bowling alleys, a common room, indoor and outdoor pools and a beautiful 3 storey chandelier. cool stuff.
There was Cassie who is a cute girl with a outgoing personality.. she is not shy at strangers , no need much wam up time :)

Dinner and soup was serverd and it iwas a nice talk until i have to go before it became too late.

Day2 .
i woke up at 638AM
the sun was already hot and high up in the sky by then.
AMAZING
i setted my bank acc and I got my ID card, which meant tt the aircon in my room has to work extra hard. haha.. Dinner was again at Uncle Jeff's place and it was fun reminiscing about the past and how churhes could have the possibilities tt they might split.

Leonard Da Vinci

The man who was born a illegitimate child ( bastard) but took it well, so well enough that even until today, people are still talking about him, many many years after his death.

I went to the exhibition at science centre today. I travelled all the way to JURONG. Well, if you remember where i stay , i stay at the other end of the line , so travelling there means i must do something worth while. And i'm glad i made the trip.

The exhibition was an eye-opener for me and my friend, Ilona. I was amazed at this guy. He not only has his scientific brain, but his artistic mind totally blows you away. The exhibition showcased his talents, through models that he illustrated in his codices and notebooks, and i am truly amazed that though most of them were just plain ideal to people of that time, when they actually build it , and tested it, found it workable , just at times non-practical today. His incomplete famous painting , Mona Lisa, is really amazing .

And i am amazed at the painting, the Last supper. i think not many of us can say accurately that was how the disciples felt but looking at the myraid of emotions displayed on each one's face, i think he captured is really well. Well, it took him 3 years of research and work. at least i know i do not have the ability and tenacity to continue.

He was a genius. But i wonder as he search so deep and so much into the natural world, has he ever thought of the spiritual world as well?

Little did i know that all the way i am surrounded by your love,
Little did i know that YOU have been there.
Little did i know that I need no white horses,
Little did i know that my God is BIGGER than the little me.

So when i gaze at the fireworks , i thank God for the many company that has shared memories with me. I rem watching the fire works with JC frens, with church frens and now UNI frens.
It is just nice to know that there are pple who do not mind looking at the few seconds of beauty , knowing that all this will fade away , and puffs into smoke. Its nice to have frens who appreciate these things.