Belief@HazelCafe

Hmm… too quiet can be very intimidating…

I shall start on a new layout and a song maybe…

This is the shortest sensible blog that I've ever submitted…

1 thing for sure. It’s easier to care about other people businesses than caring about your own. You tend to be able to see other people’s problems more clearly than your own. You can often give suggestions to people easily. It’s just the opening of the mouth and vibrating the vocal cords. But, when other people turn around and advise you, you will realise that, actually, it’s not that simple. To carry out what people suggested to you, that is. It sure takes a lot of courage and determination. No, determination is not enough. Courage is also important. You must have the courage to speak up, and the courage to accept things, even when they are unfavourable to you. This is where determination comes in. Stand firmly on your ground. No matter what earthquakes, thunderstorms, floods, tsunamis, or whatever. Accept.

See? Talking is easier.

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Got out of NUS at 7pm! Took 188 to West Coast RC there. Thought of taking the bus all the way to JE at first, but decided against it. I regreted it after that, as I waited for around 20 minutes for either of the buses to arrive! Saw 2 198 and 196, and even the next 188 came and went! No sight of 97 and 197, only 97E, which I did not know if they charge a higher fare. What to do. Wait I did… Reached JE finally, and I just missed the bus home! Waited around 10 minutes for the next one.

Well, today’s my waiting day. I have been waiting for buses since this afternoon! I waited for 79 to JE. I waited for 188 to school, with a burning rooftop of the bus stop above my head. I waited for the lecture to start at 3pm. I waited for it to end. I waited for someone. I waited for the buses home! Sometimes, it’s just not that I want to take my time. It’s just that circumstances are just not really supportive of me.

I must remain happy. Yeah! =) That’s what I want… I can be happier, but… well… never mind…

I was supposed to be finishing up my Maths tutorial now, but in the end, I was trying to solve this problem with my board function.

I myself don't have this problem, even though we used the same code for the boards. But the rest all had this problem, so I have to look into it.

The problem all starts with URL encoding. For people who want to know what it looks like, take a look. Somehow, an error caused the '%' to be changed to its encoding, which is %25. So, supposed that I had entered an exclamation mark, whose encoding should be %21. My update function changes that to become %2521, which is wrong. It is not supposed to encode the '%' sign.

The error has been rectified as at 23:45 SGT. Sorry for the inconvenience caused to all ELove Boards users.

Now, back to Maths… nothing much to say today.

I must stay happy…

Saw a strange information message on my phone. It says that my SMS storage space is almost full. I clicked ok, and behind was a SMS that was received at 5! And that message needs some response. Yeah, I responded 2 hours later… haha… Not that I want it, but I did not realise that I have not been clearing my inbox that often.

After that, I went through all my SMSes. Deleted lots. There were some as early as 1 week before sem 2 started! I was surprised. Oh well, not really. I mean, I finally realised. That’s a more truthful way to say things.

Currently updating songs into my phone. And I have not burnt that CD also! Oh man, what have I been doing for the past few days? I have not finished updating track information, have not do many other things, and I always feel that time is not enough!

Today’s lab was alright, except for the last part. The experiment was easy, and the plotting of graph using the computer was allowed. That sure saved a lot of time. But then, I wondered how CJ managed to finish his report on time. We were all rushing through our work, trying to beat the 1pm mark (for fun. The deadline’s 5pm I think). In the end, we did not care much and just hand in the report, and off we went for lunch.

We had lunch with Mr Law and Ms Tan Lol. Weimin and I shared the claypot rice and 2 other claypot dishes. Yummy. After that, Weimin went off to somewhere (heh heh..) and Mr Law and Ms Tan went off together to somewhere also (heh heh). And, being flexible (sometimes, too flexible) with the routes to home, bus C came, and I took it back to Engin and boarded 183 to JE.

Went to library for a walk. Found the book that I have wanted to borrow last time but resisted due to the lack of time to read. Now, I am wondering when will I have the time to read? The library’s quite empty on a weekday. Peaceful and neat. No little children running around. No people talking. A bit too quiet. I went out in less than 10 minutes, and headed for home.

I shall recover. I will recover. Tomorrow will be a fine day. Rain? Even better! Will be freezing in the LT… It’s a good way to preserve oneself, but freezing. I am going to be 22 this year… old man already… *cough cough*

Haha. They say that happy people tend to recover from illness in a shorter time. Let me test that theory… Haha…

Be happy!

Going for Physics lab later. 9 to 12. My MSN list is almost empty, except for a few that don't really off their computers and laptops.

Suddenly, the whole world is mad about Bebo.com. I have received 8 requests since yesterday. Somehow, I think that's what I have been trying to do, but not very successful. I am not even finished with it. Slow me.

Considering deleting some areas in ELove… I don't know…

Come to think of it, why did I choose this name 'EnchantedLove.Net' 3-4 years ago? Why did I choose this? Did something in my head silently telling me to use this domain name? It's quite a long word, and I might be on the lookout to change it into a shorter one soon. Or just stick to my musicluv account, or maybe not.

I just can't remember the reason.

…

Maybe that's not important.

I have to start every semester with some illness. I felt the same as during Oweek. A bit hot, which I wondered if it's sun burn or what. A bit blocked nose, which is sure irritating. A bit of cough, and a bit of sore throat. These make me really sleepy…

If stress and lack of sleep cause the body's immune system to go down, well, I have proven it. At least for me.

So what am I stressed about? Not really sure about that. Maybe, I've been too slack. Perhaps, I am thinking too much. Can someone hit me on the head? I will really like to lose some memory…

Since losing of memory means that, I will not remember who hit me, therefore, rest assured that I will not come after you. But if you fail… well… that's sad.

After I lose my memory, maybe, I will forget that I have this blog here. Keep it, but don't tell me about it ok? I will lose all skills on HTML, PHP and MySQL. Everything.

What a great idea.

Today's a travelling day. Travelled from Engin to science for lunch, then back to Engin to stone at Audi, then to NUH, then to Science. Met Ben and his GF there. Stone there till 5 plus, accessing and cursing that CORS system and SOC. We made changes to our tutorial biddings for a few times, all thanks to the system, which opened at 3pm and slowing adding in our modules. We were only shown all our options at 4 plus. But the system closed at 5pm due to the closure of Round 3F! Wasted 2 hours on that!

Went home, taking 183 as usual. I was at Science, but I did not take the buses at the Science bus stop outside. Why? Because…

It's hard to win a war against myself. I am too weak. Even virus can beat me… Some things are just blocked by walls, mirrors, and filters. It's hard to reach. Hack it, and it disintegrates. Look for a loophole? Mostly have been patched up.

What should I do?

… …

Ok, went for bball session. It’s hot. It’s sunny. But before that, it’s dark clouds. I hoped for rain, but it didn’t. Maybe, I have lost all hope? No!

Well, woke up quite early this morning. 8 to be exact. Just had this sushi thing in my mind. Had to make sushi! I bought all the necessary ingredients. Made 3 rolls using 2 cups of rice, and some crab meat and mayo.

Maybe, I should stop wasting food and stop making sushi. No body wants to eat them anyway. But I just enjoy making them. But not all knows how to appreciate how things are done. Most people just put food into their mouth. If it’s nice, they swallow it. If it’s not, they spit it out. It’s that simple. But who will care how things are done? Who will know that, in the early 1980s, those hawkers selling laksa used earthworms (yes, those little things that you can find in the soil) to preserve their gravy?? Who will know that, in order to make certain nice wine, they employed people to mash up the grapes using their legs, or collected their saliva and use it to break down the starch in the grapes?

Sigh… They just eat, and eat, and eat…

Maybe, the food I prepared is not that nice after all. Not appetizing. Not delicious. But I have improved. Lots. From lousy sushi to standard-looking ones.
Never mind. I shall eat them all! The leftovers? Throw, what else. I really should stop wasting food, but I have no choice.

After bball, Dennis allowed me to drive his car! Wow! Toyota Vios! Just got it 3 days ago! Nice car. Easy to drive too. It took me only gear one to get the hang of things, and those stored information came loading into memory. Signal, lane change, gear change, speed regulation, blind spots, everything, except 1: stop before stop line. Great feeling! Ich danke Dennis! If only I own one… or my family owns one… that will be… great, I guess.

And now, I cannot say that I have not been driving for 1 year! Aw…

But then, taking the bus isn’t that bad after all. Sceneries to see, time to sleep, air-con to enjoy, and people to look at. Although it’s not as fast, it’s acceptable. I always take my own sweet time to go home, wasting time here and there.

Tomorrow’s Monday, another 6am day! But it’s not that bad actually. If timing’s right, I get to meet Junwei, my primary school classmate, everyday. He’s on his way to camp, and I, on my way to school. If I drive to school, I will wake up at 6.30am instead! If I am being driven to school, I will wake up at the same time. But then, having someone to drive you to school does fail sometimes…

I remember stating some theory somewhere, but I have forgotten. Did I?

Never mind.

Right hand aching. Did too much stunts I guess. Ouch.

Yeah.. nothing to say.

Treat this as a test entry.

It should be a test entry.

Yeah…

Blog…. I will!

Went back for that 2 hour lecture. Felt like sleeping, but managed to stay awake throughout. Still don’t quite understand what is what, but I will try. At least I try. No giving up!

Before the lecture, I was in school at 8.30am to help CJ with his EnginClub thing. Why am I involved was because I had a ‘diploma in PHP and MySQL’, and my ‘expertise’ was required… crap.. And ofcourse, with his ‘advice’, I did some discounts here and there. Not the case on ELove. ELove is protected.

Went to have lunch at Arts. It’s Salmon Teriyaki set for me again! Somehow, I liked the fish. Tried dragon fruit juice. Not bad. Tasted ok. That’s lunch. Became DHL once again. Maybe next time, I shall go the entreprenuership programme and suggested the delivery of breakfast/lunch/dinner to people who wants to have their food without moving an inch… Hmm… Food delivery! =P

Took 1 hour plus to deciding where to go! Or rather, deciding whether to go. In the end, I settled for IMM. Went there and shop for some food like there’s no tomorrow. Walked around after paying for the stuff, but found nothing interesting except for the show with those ???? actors…

While walking to the JE bus stop, I realised that one of the shop assistants at a shop along the path that I always took had dyed her hair golden! Oh man. Everyone’s with coloured hair. Think I will restore mine to black, and then decide what to do with it. I am still waiting for my hair to grow back. Poor hair…

I was wondering, if I am trapped in between 2 persons, can I just jump out and walk away, or can I just give each of them a slap to wake them up, or can I just kill them both?

No… I must be good guy…

I always believe in sharing of thoughts. Some people can really talk. Some people hide things, and need a bit more encouragement to talk. Some people just stay in their fire-proof, bullet-proof safe, which I don’t really want to understand why.

I think I should sleep soon… I have been lacking sleep ever since school started.

I can survive, but I don’t like it. Lots of things to do, not the right time to do. Awkward timing. But what to do? That’s my timetable. I would have preferred Xinli’s timetable. So good! Tuesday free!!! Aw… too bad…

Finally! It’s Friday! So happy, that I don’t mind attending more lectures till 8! But there aren’t any for me, so home’s my destination.

Basically, I was stoning throughout the 4 hours break. Firstly, becoming DHL that delivers McDonald’s breakfast. Secondly, becoming IT technician that tries to solve a problem but failed. Thirdly, 2 guys becoming ah sohs with gossips here and there. In the end? I only managed to change 1 little setting for the webpage project that I am holding on to.

But, I wouldn’t have done anything else either! I will be stoning around somewhere, if not for these little problems here and there.

The breakfast was not a problem, so that’s ok. =)

The laptop was the problem. Connected to the network. IP address assigned. But the page requests just did not go over. Was thinking of that problem still at MNO lecture, and realised that I have been focusing on the wrong issue. It’s not the IP address side, so why am I looking at that area repeatedly? Thought of possible causes.
(1) The file called ‘hosts’. Sometimes, virus programmers like to play with this file by adding in entries that will redirect yahoo.com to some funny website.
(2) Firewall. Since no data out, that SP2 patch should have played a part in this.
In the end, the problem was due to some NUS VPN thing? Well, I didn’t see that icon below at the taskbar, so I never thought about that. Ok, problem’s not solved by me, but it’s solved! Good…

Next one was the gossip thing…
Sometimes, people just like to give others a headache. Why? By doing things that hurt themselves, and hurting others as a result. Is that fun? By running away from it and trying to make him/herself less hurt by pushing all the blame to the other person? To make people guilty of their actions, their choices, their wishes, is that fair? Well, nothing is fair in this world. Some people just have all the luck. Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouths, while others are not. Some are just born to be well liked by others, while some are born to be dispised upon.

Accept Thy Fate…

What’s yours, will be yours eventually. What’s not meant for you, just let go. Avoiding doesn’t help much to solve the problem, but it sure helps you remember the details, and vividly…

I know…

Forthly, to attend a lecture that started late and ended early. Everything the lecturer said was ‘read the textbook’, so, I did not know why I was there in the first place, to read? Can’t I do that at home? Hmm… Alright, I did get some useful information about the scope and assignments and projects, so that’s not too bad.

Went over to the Co-op before going home. Macromedia’s not arrived yet, and she said that the stock will only be available in 2 weeks time. And last week, she told me to come again next week. Well, that’s some management problem there… haha…

Tomorrow’s Maths makeup! No bball! So I go to school from 10 to 12, to listen to a lecture that I don’t really understand, and go home after that? Nooooooooo… Anyone care for coffee? Or movie? Anything?