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Name: Li Jia
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School: Temasek Polytechnic
Birthday: 10 Feb 1987
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Sunday, October 31, 2004
Quote of the Day
"There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other." - Douglas Everett
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Went back to Carrefour to work together with Quanxin for the past two days. There are minor changes, regardless whether it's the staff, customers or the system. Sad to say, things that really need some improvement were not given the prior attention. All the money was perhaps wasted on physical appeals i.e. some unnecessary upgrading. Was greeted with familiar and unfamiliar faces of the Cashiering Dept. Overall, the experience of going back there to work is hectic yet a very enjoyable one that should never be forgotten to be mentioned about.
"There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other." - Douglas Everett
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Went back to Carrefour to work together with Quanxin for the past two days. There are minor changes, regardless whether it's the staff, customers or the system. Sad to say, things that really need some improvement were not given the prior attention. All the money was perhaps wasted on physical appeals i.e. some unnecessary upgrading. Was greeted with familiar and unfamiliar faces of the Cashiering Dept. Overall, the experience of going back there to work is hectic yet a very enjoyable one that should never be forgotten to be mentioned about.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Quote of the Day
"What is freedom? It means not being slave to any circumstance, to any restraint, to any chance." - Seneca
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Yesterday, did a lot of housework which include vacuuming and mopping the floor of the house... It's a boring task but has to be done or else scolding will be received.
After noon, went to City Link Mall's MPH Bookstore with my sis, Ting. Looked up and down for a desired book that would catch my attention. My sis was faster. It was this music theory book for saxophone and clarinet that unintentionally caught her attention. I got myself,"The Diary Of A Young Girl, Anne Frank". It is the definitive edition edited by Otto H. Frank (Father of Anne Frank) and Mirjam Pressler. What is so special about this edition is its previously unpublished material that is not presented in previous editions known as versions (a) and (b). I read the foreword of the book and it says Anne's first, unedited diary is referred as version (a): The Critical Edition (1989) and version (b) is the one being edited before publishing. In fulfilling Anne's wish of publishing her diary, her father, Otto Frank, selected material from versions (a) and (b), edited them into a shorter version later referred as version (c). Readers all over the world known this as The Diary of a Young Girl. The reason why Anne wanted her diary to be published is because one day in 1944, Gerrit Bolkestein, a member of the Dutch government in exile, announced in a radio broadcast from London that after the war he hoped to collect eyewitness accounts of the suffering of the Dutch people under the German occupation, which could be made available to the public. As an example, he specially mentioned letters and diaries. Impressed by this speech, Anne Frank decided that when the war was over she would publish a book based on the text, omitting passages she didn't think were interesting enough and adding others from memory. Quoted from an entry from her diary on Saturday, June 20, 1942, " Our lives were not without anxiety, since our relatives in Germany were suffering under Hitler's anti-Jewish laws.", "Our freedom was severely restricted by a series of anti-Jewish decrees: Jews were required to wear a yellow star; Jews were forbidden to use streetcars; Jews were required to do their shopping between 3 and 5 pm; Jews were forbidden to be out on the streets between 8 pm and 6 am...." and the list goes on and on. Just imagine at a tender age of 13, war is going on outside, your race is being discriminated and there are so many restrictions yet life goes on. How will you deal with this kind of situation? Hard to say, unless you, yourself undergo it real in life. Having the bad habit of sneaking to read a little from the back...I found out miserly that Margot (elder sis of Anne) and Anne were transported from Auschwitz at the end of October 1944 and brought to Bergen-Belsen, a concentration camp near Hannover (Germany). The typhus epidemic that broke out in the winter of 1944-45, as a result of the horrendous hygienic conditions, killed thousands of prisoners, including Margot and, a few days later, Anne. She must have died in the late Feb or early March. The bodies of both girls were probably dumped in Bergen-Belsen's mass graves....
Really a good book to learn about the historical events in the part of a civilian's life. Hope this sneak preview will satisfy readers out there who are fickle-minded whether to purchase the book or not...
Not forgetting, we also got down to Carrefour since we were at City Hall already. Little unnoticeable changes here and there. Once again, all the staff and workers had a new fresh outlook of attire...this time round a blue tee. Cool colour.
Getting a little long-winded for the day. I will end here. Good day!
"What is freedom? It means not being slave to any circumstance, to any restraint, to any chance." - Seneca
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yesterday, did a lot of housework which include vacuuming and mopping the floor of the house... It's a boring task but has to be done or else scolding will be received.
After noon, went to City Link Mall's MPH Bookstore with my sis, Ting. Looked up and down for a desired book that would catch my attention. My sis was faster. It was this music theory book for saxophone and clarinet that unintentionally caught her attention. I got myself,"The Diary Of A Young Girl, Anne Frank". It is the definitive edition edited by Otto H. Frank (Father of Anne Frank) and Mirjam Pressler. What is so special about this edition is its previously unpublished material that is not presented in previous editions known as versions (a) and (b). I read the foreword of the book and it says Anne's first, unedited diary is referred as version (a): The Critical Edition (1989) and version (b) is the one being edited before publishing. In fulfilling Anne's wish of publishing her diary, her father, Otto Frank, selected material from versions (a) and (b), edited them into a shorter version later referred as version (c). Readers all over the world known this as The Diary of a Young Girl. The reason why Anne wanted her diary to be published is because one day in 1944, Gerrit Bolkestein, a member of the Dutch government in exile, announced in a radio broadcast from London that after the war he hoped to collect eyewitness accounts of the suffering of the Dutch people under the German occupation, which could be made available to the public. As an example, he specially mentioned letters and diaries. Impressed by this speech, Anne Frank decided that when the war was over she would publish a book based on the text, omitting passages she didn't think were interesting enough and adding others from memory. Quoted from an entry from her diary on Saturday, June 20, 1942, " Our lives were not without anxiety, since our relatives in Germany were suffering under Hitler's anti-Jewish laws.", "Our freedom was severely restricted by a series of anti-Jewish decrees: Jews were required to wear a yellow star; Jews were forbidden to use streetcars; Jews were required to do their shopping between 3 and 5 pm; Jews were forbidden to be out on the streets between 8 pm and 6 am...." and the list goes on and on. Just imagine at a tender age of 13, war is going on outside, your race is being discriminated and there are so many restrictions yet life goes on. How will you deal with this kind of situation? Hard to say, unless you, yourself undergo it real in life. Having the bad habit of sneaking to read a little from the back...I found out miserly that Margot (elder sis of Anne) and Anne were transported from Auschwitz at the end of October 1944 and brought to Bergen-Belsen, a concentration camp near Hannover (Germany). The typhus epidemic that broke out in the winter of 1944-45, as a result of the horrendous hygienic conditions, killed thousands of prisoners, including Margot and, a few days later, Anne. She must have died in the late Feb or early March. The bodies of both girls were probably dumped in Bergen-Belsen's mass graves....
Really a good book to learn about the historical events in the part of a civilian's life. Hope this sneak preview will satisfy readers out there who are fickle-minded whether to purchase the book or not...
Not forgetting, we also got down to Carrefour since we were at City Hall already. Little unnoticeable changes here and there. Once again, all the staff and workers had a new fresh outlook of attire...this time round a blue tee. Cool colour.
Getting a little long-winded for the day. I will end here. Good day!
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Quote of the Day
"Man must go back to Nature for information." - T Paine
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Yesterday's trip to Pulau Ubin with Quanxin and Juanda is a fruitful one. Satisfying enough, I'm able to break off temporary from the urbanized world to a small greenery paradise. The cool damp air that passed by my ears speedily when I was riding down the slope on the bike and the basking sun is very much appreciated. Every countless trips I have made to Pulau Ubin vary but had always bring back different kinds of experiences. Time is different, things have change. As there is a saying, "time waits for no man." very much describes what I am trying to express. We can never be able to bring back the feelings and anxiety we had from past experiences but everytime a new experience is being newly created in response to finding the old.
"Man must go back to Nature for information." - T Paine
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Yesterday's trip to Pulau Ubin with Quanxin and Juanda is a fruitful one. Satisfying enough, I'm able to break off temporary from the urbanized world to a small greenery paradise. The cool damp air that passed by my ears speedily when I was riding down the slope on the bike and the basking sun is very much appreciated. Every countless trips I have made to Pulau Ubin vary but had always bring back different kinds of experiences. Time is different, things have change. As there is a saying, "time waits for no man." very much describes what I am trying to express. We can never be able to bring back the feelings and anxiety we had from past experiences but everytime a new experience is being newly created in response to finding the old.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Quote of the Day
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." - J Dryden
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Can't wait for tomorrow's trip to Pulau Ubin. Have been yearning for the trip for months. Finally..!! Hope the weather will be fine. It will be a perfect time to cycle and enjoy the picturesque scenery of nature.
Today, also got my end-semesteral results. The outcome is fair enough. Like I say, "you gain what you sow". You put in the best of effort, you will deserve the fruit of success. On the other hand, you give the "I don't give a damn" attitude then don't expect a miracle to fall upon you. Need to really put extra effort in my weaker area. Hopefully to see a better performance academically in the 2nd semester. Must learn to say and to do it!
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." - J Dryden
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Can't wait for tomorrow's trip to Pulau Ubin. Have been yearning for the trip for months. Finally..!! Hope the weather will be fine. It will be a perfect time to cycle and enjoy the picturesque scenery of nature.
Today, also got my end-semesteral results. The outcome is fair enough. Like I say, "you gain what you sow". You put in the best of effort, you will deserve the fruit of success. On the other hand, you give the "I don't give a damn" attitude then don't expect a miracle to fall upon you. Need to really put extra effort in my weaker area. Hopefully to see a better performance academically in the 2nd semester. Must learn to say and to do it!
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Advice of the Day
Don't make promises that you can't keep.
Don't make promises that you can't keep.
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Quote of the Day
"There is Nothing Stronger than the Heart of a Volunteer." - adapted from the movie, Pearl Harbour
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I personally like this quote very much. Making the move to volunteer to do something is not as easy to do than to say. It is just like taking the initiative to get things done with no influence by the others and accomplishing the task wholeheartedly. That is the spirit of volunteering yourself. It takes a certain amount of bravery in oneself to inculcate that spirit, that personality. Start from today by taking the simplest step, i.e. not to back off at something you can do it within your means.
The movie Pearl Harbour is a splendid masterpiece featuring Ben Affleck as Capt. Rafe McCawley, Josh Hartnett as Capt. Danny Walker and Kate Beckinsale as Nurse Lt. Evelyn Johnson. It is a movie you will want to watch it again and again. Miss the chance to catch it in the movie theatre, but no regrets thanks to Channel 5 blockbuster sunday movie. The movie plot is set during the time of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour, two boyhood friends (Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett) are caught up in the events that draw the United States into World War II. This movie is a good combination of historical events and a complicated love triangle. December 7, 1941 is the day to be remembered, when Japan sent her Zero fighter planes for wave attacks on Pearl Harbour which have eventually awaken the sleeping giant... ...
"There is Nothing Stronger than the Heart of a Volunteer." - adapted from the movie, Pearl Harbour
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I personally like this quote very much. Making the move to volunteer to do something is not as easy to do than to say. It is just like taking the initiative to get things done with no influence by the others and accomplishing the task wholeheartedly. That is the spirit of volunteering yourself. It takes a certain amount of bravery in oneself to inculcate that spirit, that personality. Start from today by taking the simplest step, i.e. not to back off at something you can do it within your means.
The movie Pearl Harbour is a splendid masterpiece featuring Ben Affleck as Capt. Rafe McCawley, Josh Hartnett as Capt. Danny Walker and Kate Beckinsale as Nurse Lt. Evelyn Johnson. It is a movie you will want to watch it again and again. Miss the chance to catch it in the movie theatre, but no regrets thanks to Channel 5 blockbuster sunday movie. The movie plot is set during the time of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour, two boyhood friends (Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett) are caught up in the events that draw the United States into World War II. This movie is a good combination of historical events and a complicated love triangle. December 7, 1941 is the day to be remembered, when Japan sent her Zero fighter planes for wave attacks on Pearl Harbour which have eventually awaken the sleeping giant... ...
Monday, October 18, 2004
Quote of the Day
"Everyday choose to heal, not hurt; to forgive, not despise; to persevere, not quit; to smile, not frown; and to love not hate" - adapted from an e-mail
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Find this quite meaningful. I got it from an e-mail this morning. Here you go. Enjoy!
Being loved this much should make a difference in your life Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.
To realize the value of a sister:
Ask someone who doesn't have one.
To realize the value of ten years:
Ask a newly divorced couple.
To realize the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize the value of one year:
Ask a student who has failed a final exam.
To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of one minute:
Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize the value of one-second:
Ask a person who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have.You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.
"Everyday choose to heal, not hurt; to forgive, not despise; to persevere, not quit; to smile, not frown; and to love not hate" - adapted from an e-mail
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Find this quite meaningful. I got it from an e-mail this morning. Here you go. Enjoy!
Being loved this much should make a difference in your life Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.
To realize the value of a sister:
Ask someone who doesn't have one.
To realize the value of ten years:
Ask a newly divorced couple.
To realize the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize the value of one year:
Ask a student who has failed a final exam.
To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of one minute:
Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize the value of one-second:
Ask a person who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have.You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Quote of the Day
" Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small steps." - L George
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Good day folks! Typical sunday. Here I am, slacking at home again.
Current RuneScape Hiscores
Skill/Level
Attack- 56
Defence- 55
Strength- 55
Hitpoints- 55
Prayer- 35
Magic- 34
Cooking- 60
Woodcutting- 41
Fishing- 60
Firemaking- 45
Crafting- 45
Smithing- 51
Mining- 60
Combat level- 67
QP- 36
Enough of computer gaming stuff. Going down for a jog later to shed some fats. I'm losing my stamina. Sobx.. Current stamina = 50% Tata!
" Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small steps." - L George
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Good day folks! Typical sunday. Here I am, slacking at home again.
Current RuneScape Hiscores
Skill/Level
Attack- 56
Defence- 55
Strength- 55
Hitpoints- 55
Prayer- 35
Magic- 34
Cooking- 60
Woodcutting- 41
Fishing- 60
Firemaking- 45
Crafting- 45
Smithing- 51
Mining- 60
Combat level- 67
QP- 36
Enough of computer gaming stuff. Going down for a jog later to shed some fats. I'm losing my stamina. Sobx.. Current stamina = 50% Tata!
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Quote of the Day
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - T Edison
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - T Edison
Friday, October 15, 2004
Quote of the Day
"Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts." - Arnold Bennett
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Watched a movie, White Chicks with Candice this afternoon. It's a hilarious show... nice one! Had a good laugh which drifted me temporary away from all the stress and intensity of life. Find those parts where the characters sang the song "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton, the funniest. They kinda distorted the actual version of the song and had even shown "additional" gestures to it. Yeah..cool. For those who have yet catch the movie, do so this weekend! It's definitely worth the money and time. Cheerios.
"Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts." - Arnold Bennett
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Watched a movie, White Chicks with Candice this afternoon. It's a hilarious show... nice one! Had a good laugh which drifted me temporary away from all the stress and intensity of life. Find those parts where the characters sang the song "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton, the funniest. They kinda distorted the actual version of the song and had even shown "additional" gestures to it. Yeah..cool. For those who have yet catch the movie, do so this weekend! It's definitely worth the money and time. Cheerios.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Quote of the Day
"If there is struggle, there is progress." - F Douglas
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Bought Sims 2 today. $54.90 with NO DISCOUNT.. Now, my heart is definitely aching. Though it's real expensive, it's gonna provide endless hours of fun for such a game freak like me. lol... If anyone has trouble thinking of what to buy for me next time. No doubt! Either buy me a game or a book...u will see the grin on my face.. heehee. Yes! I'm going to start playing right away. Tata!
"If there is struggle, there is progress." - F Douglas
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Bought Sims 2 today. $54.90 with NO DISCOUNT.. Now, my heart is definitely aching. Though it's real expensive, it's gonna provide endless hours of fun for such a game freak like me. lol... If anyone has trouble thinking of what to buy for me next time. No doubt! Either buy me a game or a book...u will see the grin on my face.. heehee. Yes! I'm going to start playing right away. Tata!
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Quote of the day
"Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; Some blunders and absurdities crept in; Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; You shall begin it serenely and With too high a spirit to be encumbered With your old nonsense."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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After days of awaiting, finally I received a sms from Lynette in response to my letter. I were rather glad to hear from her. She is doing fine. For readers who have no idea who she is... she is one of my best friends back in primary school. That was indeed one of my fond childhood memories. She has definitely brightened my life and left beautiful footprints on my heart. Last seen her while attending Senior Warrant Officer Course (swoc 2002) which is years ago. I think I have got to make time to meet up with her during holidays, or else both of us could get damn busy when school starts.
"Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; Some blunders and absurdities crept in; Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; You shall begin it serenely and With too high a spirit to be encumbered With your old nonsense."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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After days of awaiting, finally I received a sms from Lynette in response to my letter. I were rather glad to hear from her. She is doing fine. For readers who have no idea who she is... she is one of my best friends back in primary school. That was indeed one of my fond childhood memories. She has definitely brightened my life and left beautiful footprints on my heart. Last seen her while attending Senior Warrant Officer Course (swoc 2002) which is years ago. I think I have got to make time to meet up with her during holidays, or else both of us could get damn busy when school starts.