some steps have been taken...
but can these knots really ever be sorted out?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Geek in Me
I've recently been trying out some new softwares and new ideas...
well not entirely new software.. my laptop has had Macromedia Flash installed since I bought it in March, but I never got down to learning how to use it... but now, I'm happy to present my FIRST ever Flash banner!! It's there on the left of my sidebar, for the AIESEC 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner in December 2008 :) yes, yes it's very simple but hey, I'm still proud of it! unfortunately, it is only viewable on Firefox and not IE.. I have no idea how to fix that so drop me a message if you do know! (you can out it on your blog and website too! Just click HERE)
Have been 'revising' some of my Dreamweaver and HTML techniques too with the new website for the same event, at www.aiesec.org.sg/60th/ again, very simple website and the most challenging thing was to get the photo slideshow to work properly
Have also recently acquired Pinaccle Studio 12, a movie editing software that is more powerful than Windows Media Player...
And yes I am still going through, albeit quite slowly, my Dummies Guide to VBA Programming in Excel 2007...
So yup! these few days will be spent playing around with Flash, Pinaccle Studio and VBA for Excel..
I'm so excited! :)
well not entirely new software.. my laptop has had Macromedia Flash installed since I bought it in March, but I never got down to learning how to use it... but now, I'm happy to present my FIRST ever Flash banner!! It's there on the left of my sidebar, for the AIESEC 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner in December 2008 :) yes, yes it's very simple but hey, I'm still proud of it! unfortunately, it is only viewable on Firefox and not IE.. I have no idea how to fix that so drop me a message if you do know! (you can out it on your blog and website too! Just click HERE)
Have been 'revising' some of my Dreamweaver and HTML techniques too with the new website for the same event, at www.aiesec.org.sg/60th/ again, very simple website and the most challenging thing was to get the photo slideshow to work properly
Have also recently acquired Pinaccle Studio 12, a movie editing software that is more powerful than Windows Media Player...
And yes I am still going through, albeit quite slowly, my Dummies Guide to VBA Programming in Excel 2007...
So yup! these few days will be spent playing around with Flash, Pinaccle Studio and VBA for Excel..
I'm so excited! :)
Another book finished!
I have (finally) finished my book "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein... it's been quite an intense read, with the author tracing through history and approaches by various institutions across the world as nations seek to embrace capitalism and free markets.
I've never studied or read much details about free markets or the role of governments before this but I have to say the book is quite an eye-opener, especially right now after the US elections (and the various promises on the future and attacks on Bush made by Mr Obama) and now as global economies start melting down.
There's a lot of content in the book, which I won't be divulging... but it's all presented in an easy-to-follow flow... it starts off first talking about research into torture tactics and its translation into a step-by-step guide used by the CIA and many other institutions around the world. Using the principles from torture and shock tactics, the author draws the link between such individual actions and collective actions taken by governments and institutions in a bid to speed up implementation of the free-market model as expounded by the University of Chicago Economic Faculty, a model which is a brain child of Milton Friedman, famed Economist.
The book looks at how true democracy and people rule have rarely prevailed in the bringing in of 'free markets', and how this particular model works on the basis of true non-intervention in the market. This ultimately suggests that the government should not interfere with market forces even in areas such as health-care, education and infrastructure. Rather, governments should focus on de-regulation and let market forces take over. Due to the rather drastic nature of such a market model, the author argues, through examples in Latin America, South Africa, China, Middle East, post-Soviet Poland and Russia, of how such measures have been forced into implementation by coups, violence, dictatorships and pressure from the IMF and US government.
The book also takes an extensive look at the US economy under the Bush administration in terms of out-sourcing contracts and functions to private companies, and the role that the Iraq war has played in the creation of new, super-wealthy individuals and companies while local Iraqis watch helplessly as their country and wealth get pillaged openly. Looking at the current state of the US economy with recession fears widespread, a huge and growing national debt, established banks and auto companies falling like bricks, one does start to wonder about the approach towards 'free market'.
Finally, the book looks at how natural disasters such as the Asia tsunami in 2004 and Hurrican Katrina in the US have paved the way for erasure of old life and presented an opportunity for 'free market'-hungry institutions to push through the debris and rebuild their ideal models from scratch, at the expense of improving the lives of thousands of affected citizens.
Some might say that the book makes for perfect conspiracy theories, and leads one to doubt the motives behind governments and supposed-impartial global institutions. Nevertheless, the book offers hope too as we look at countries who have rebuilt themselves from the ashes and chaos from this particular economic model. It also highlights how with information moving across the world faster, people are more cautious and aware should similar measures be forced onto them.
Personally, I find it heartening that governments are starting to question again the meaning of free markets, and the role that governments, the IMF and World Bank have in ensuring stability in their own nations and around the world. While the answers will probably take quite a while to sort out, we can only hope that current fears of 'de-regulation' and certain 'free market' models will not drive us to the extreme of severe protectionism and control.
I've never studied or read much details about free markets or the role of governments before this but I have to say the book is quite an eye-opener, especially right now after the US elections (and the various promises on the future and attacks on Bush made by Mr Obama) and now as global economies start melting down.
There's a lot of content in the book, which I won't be divulging... but it's all presented in an easy-to-follow flow... it starts off first talking about research into torture tactics and its translation into a step-by-step guide used by the CIA and many other institutions around the world. Using the principles from torture and shock tactics, the author draws the link between such individual actions and collective actions taken by governments and institutions in a bid to speed up implementation of the free-market model as expounded by the University of Chicago Economic Faculty, a model which is a brain child of Milton Friedman, famed Economist.
The book looks at how true democracy and people rule have rarely prevailed in the bringing in of 'free markets', and how this particular model works on the basis of true non-intervention in the market. This ultimately suggests that the government should not interfere with market forces even in areas such as health-care, education and infrastructure. Rather, governments should focus on de-regulation and let market forces take over. Due to the rather drastic nature of such a market model, the author argues, through examples in Latin America, South Africa, China, Middle East, post-Soviet Poland and Russia, of how such measures have been forced into implementation by coups, violence, dictatorships and pressure from the IMF and US government.
The book also takes an extensive look at the US economy under the Bush administration in terms of out-sourcing contracts and functions to private companies, and the role that the Iraq war has played in the creation of new, super-wealthy individuals and companies while local Iraqis watch helplessly as their country and wealth get pillaged openly. Looking at the current state of the US economy with recession fears widespread, a huge and growing national debt, established banks and auto companies falling like bricks, one does start to wonder about the approach towards 'free market'.
Finally, the book looks at how natural disasters such as the Asia tsunami in 2004 and Hurrican Katrina in the US have paved the way for erasure of old life and presented an opportunity for 'free market'-hungry institutions to push through the debris and rebuild their ideal models from scratch, at the expense of improving the lives of thousands of affected citizens.
Some might say that the book makes for perfect conspiracy theories, and leads one to doubt the motives behind governments and supposed-impartial global institutions. Nevertheless, the book offers hope too as we look at countries who have rebuilt themselves from the ashes and chaos from this particular economic model. It also highlights how with information moving across the world faster, people are more cautious and aware should similar measures be forced onto them.
Personally, I find it heartening that governments are starting to question again the meaning of free markets, and the role that governments, the IMF and World Bank have in ensuring stability in their own nations and around the world. While the answers will probably take quite a while to sort out, we can only hope that current fears of 'de-regulation' and certain 'free market' models will not drive us to the extreme of severe protectionism and control.
Monday, November 10, 2008
A Great Watch!
I caught Avenue Q - The Musical at the Esplanade on Sunday with a bunch of the AIESEC interns and I have to say, the kind-of-pricey ticket was totally worth it!
The musical had great songs, great visuals, and a really simple but cute plot... not to mention the extremely politically incorrect content featured that kept us laughing for most of the 2 hour show...
and I especially appreciate the nature of the show's content considering that we never get such uncensored versions ever in mainstream Singapore media...
Definitely a high recommend from my side!
To find out more, click HERE
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Pangea Day
In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that — to help people see themselves in others — through the power of film.
Check out http://pangeaday.org/index.php and watch the featured films... some of the films are quite short... but very powerful in terms of the messages sent across...
I was particularly struck by this one film titled "More", which tells the story of an old inventor who lives a grey, gloomy life and how he pursues bliss in his life -> Click Here to watch More
Another great film is titled "Papiroflexia" (Spanish for “origami”) and is about shaping the world with our own hands -> Click here to watch Papiroflexia
Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Photos from my travels
I finally took the time to sort my photos and to upload them on Facebook...
so with that, let me introduce a new addition to this blog!!
Check out the side bar, with the drop down menu for My Travel Album
I am still in the process of uploading photos from the various countries I have visited (mostly thanks to AIESEC, and mostly from July 07 to July 08) so stay tuned as the list grows!
Countries listed so far include:
Skopje, Macedonia - Feb 08
Ohrid, Macedonia - Feb 08
Sofia, Bulgaria - Feb 08
Tokyo, Japan - Mar 08
Guang Zhou, China - May 08
Bandung, Indonesia - June 08
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - July 08
so with that, let me introduce a new addition to this blog!!
Check out the side bar, with the drop down menu for My Travel Album
I am still in the process of uploading photos from the various countries I have visited (mostly thanks to AIESEC, and mostly from July 07 to July 08) so stay tuned as the list grows!
Countries listed so far include:
Skopje, Macedonia - Feb 08
Ohrid, Macedonia - Feb 08
Sofia, Bulgaria - Feb 08
Tokyo, Japan - Mar 08
Guang Zhou, China - May 08
Bandung, Indonesia - June 08
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - July 08
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Shortest and longest
Following a comment that I have never had long hair all this time in AIESEC, I decided to showcase proof of when my hair was shortest, and longest :)
This is me in March 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. and yes my hair was long enough to tie up...
This is me in March 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. and yes my hair was long enough to tie up...
This is a little bit more close-up...
And finally.. the shortest I think in my whole AIESEC career as you can see from this shot in May or June 2006...
Latest Read
My latest book acquired is The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein...
In THE SHOCK DOCTRINE, Naomi Klein explodes the myth that the global free market triumphed democratically. Exposing the thinking, the money trail and the puppet strings behind the world-changing crises and wars of the last four decades, The Shock Doctrine is the gripping story of how America’s “free market” policies have come to dominate the world-- through the exploitation of disaster-shocked people and countries. Click here to read more...
Here, you can also find a short video about Naomi Klein's research on disaster capitalism...
Hopefully the book proves to be an interesting read...
In THE SHOCK DOCTRINE, Naomi Klein explodes the myth that the global free market triumphed democratically. Exposing the thinking, the money trail and the puppet strings behind the world-changing crises and wars of the last four decades, The Shock Doctrine is the gripping story of how America’s “free market” policies have come to dominate the world-- through the exploitation of disaster-shocked people and countries. Click here to read more...Here, you can also find a short video about Naomi Klein's research on disaster capitalism...
Hopefully the book proves to be an interesting read...
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
In a fit of randomness...
What Sharon Means |
 You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic “Type A” personality. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. |
Monday, October 06, 2008
Potrayal of Singapore from a different perspective
I found the World Report 2008 by the Human Rights Watch, the largest human rights organization based in the United States. You can find out more about them at http://hrw.org/about/whoweare.html
If you're free to check it out, go to page 321 and read what they have to say about Singapore.
It's always interesting to see what others say about us from their perspectives...
it's also interesting that if you read the section on Malaysia, you will find no mention of their law on sodomy; whereas in the section on Singapore, you will find a section on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Rights due to the existence of law 377A...
If you're free to check it out, go to page 321 and read what they have to say about Singapore.
It's always interesting to see what others say about us from their perspectives...
it's also interesting that if you read the section on Malaysia, you will find no mention of their law on sodomy; whereas in the section on Singapore, you will find a section on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Rights due to the existence of law 377A...
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Book Review and thoughts...
Having finished the book "Jihad - The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia" sometime last week, this post is a summary of my thoughts about the issues highlighted in the book.
In General
The book is an interesting read, especially for those interested in the history of the region, in foreign policies and the power play among neighbouring states, and in the evolution of people's mindsets about Islam. What makes it an even more captivating read is that information is presented in a relatively un-biased way. The author presents facts from bureaucrats and militants alike, he presents facts from the history of these nations and their interactions with each other, he presents information about the different branches of Islam. All these coming from a Muslim and a journalist with years of experience in the region lends credibility and also removes possibility of the information being mis-interpreted in a negative way. (you get this with some books written about Islam by non-Muslims)
Collaboration VS Self-interest in Power Play of Countries
The author makes a very clear point that countries such as the US, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey etc all have keen interest in the Central Asian states. This is largely due to the huge reserves of oil and natural gas that these states are sitting on. While international aid has been extended to the Central Asian states and some states are making an effort to draw in foreign investment, these moves have yet to translate into real economic and social reforms that benefit the average citizen on the streets due to overriding presence of corruption. The author also points out that much of these aid and investments are not conditional on reforms taking place, and this reflects the gap between the profit-driven and self-interest mindsets that exists as opposed to the a bigger-picture and socially responsible mindsets that are needed.
The author presents a lot more points regarding the power play between states interested in the region, as well as the self-interest attitudes of governments within the Central Asian states themselves so I won't reveal them all.
Something that really struck me was the difficult balance facing states and governments in today's highly globalised world. These institutions generally pursue the concept of globalisation, especially since it facilitates so much of our trade, investments and economies today. Yet at the same time, there exists the 'general understanding' of a non-intervention policy outside of our own countries, which in basic terms simply means that as my neighbour, you are free to comment on what's happening in my house but you don't shouldn't take any action or interfere too much since it's not your house, even if my actions may be causing you discomfort.
There's no better example of this difficulty than that of the financial crisis happening right now. As the melt-down of Wall Street in the US sends shockwaves through the global community and governments and banks scramble to take action, we see how on one hand, the IMF is calling for a coordinated approach among European nations and on the other hand, Ireland and Germany have gone ahead with their own stands and actions. So on one hand, we can see how it makes sense that these countries are acting to protect the interests of their own people, and on the other hand, we see how sensitive it is when there are expectations (in the union) to make a collective stand for the greater good.
In General
The book is an interesting read, especially for those interested in the history of the region, in foreign policies and the power play among neighbouring states, and in the evolution of people's mindsets about Islam. What makes it an even more captivating read is that information is presented in a relatively un-biased way. The author presents facts from bureaucrats and militants alike, he presents facts from the history of these nations and their interactions with each other, he presents information about the different branches of Islam. All these coming from a Muslim and a journalist with years of experience in the region lends credibility and also removes possibility of the information being mis-interpreted in a negative way. (you get this with some books written about Islam by non-Muslims)
Collaboration VS Self-interest in Power Play of Countries
The author makes a very clear point that countries such as the US, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey etc all have keen interest in the Central Asian states. This is largely due to the huge reserves of oil and natural gas that these states are sitting on. While international aid has been extended to the Central Asian states and some states are making an effort to draw in foreign investment, these moves have yet to translate into real economic and social reforms that benefit the average citizen on the streets due to overriding presence of corruption. The author also points out that much of these aid and investments are not conditional on reforms taking place, and this reflects the gap between the profit-driven and self-interest mindsets that exists as opposed to the a bigger-picture and socially responsible mindsets that are needed.
The author presents a lot more points regarding the power play between states interested in the region, as well as the self-interest attitudes of governments within the Central Asian states themselves so I won't reveal them all.
Something that really struck me was the difficult balance facing states and governments in today's highly globalised world. These institutions generally pursue the concept of globalisation, especially since it facilitates so much of our trade, investments and economies today. Yet at the same time, there exists the 'general understanding' of a non-intervention policy outside of our own countries, which in basic terms simply means that as my neighbour, you are free to comment on what's happening in my house but you don't shouldn't take any action or interfere too much since it's not your house, even if my actions may be causing you discomfort.
There's no better example of this difficulty than that of the financial crisis happening right now. As the melt-down of Wall Street in the US sends shockwaves through the global community and governments and banks scramble to take action, we see how on one hand, the IMF is calling for a coordinated approach among European nations and on the other hand, Ireland and Germany have gone ahead with their own stands and actions. So on one hand, we can see how it makes sense that these countries are acting to protect the interests of their own people, and on the other hand, we see how sensitive it is when there are expectations (in the union) to make a collective stand for the greater good.
'What counts above all is coordination and the will not to act each for himself as we have seen a little bit in some European cases.'So while globalisation has taken off, along with the flourishing of trade laws, global governing bodies and international standards, we are still struggling with the other doors that globalisation opens up. How do we manage the safety and interests of our own countries while taking a consistent stand on the actions of other countries whose actions impact us? If trade and economic relations are such key drivers for the opening of a country's doors to the world that they can easily become the trump card for placing pressure for positive change, why then has the concept of social responsibility still only remained within the sphere of companies and businesses instead of being extended between states? instead of something driven together by both government and companies?
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND CHIEF DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Reflection...
in AIESEC, we talk about the AIESEC Experience and the stage of Heading for the Future... it's kind of the last stage in the whole AIESEC Experience, and is important because it is the point where you take time to reflect on your journey in AIESEC to see how much you have grown (or not) as an individual, to reassess where you stand with regards to your personal goals, and to see how you can move on to other things in life while continuing to pursue those goals... it's like reflecting and writing the last chapter of your AIESEC story...
I have recently fully experienced the wonders of this stage... having finished my President term for AIESEC Singapore in early August, I have been taking this 1 month or so to just chill, take things a bit slower, as well as to start the process of finding an internship abroad through AIESEC...
and I truly appreciate the fact that things move much slower now.. such that I have the time to really think back on the past 5 years of AIESEC involvement... to question myself on whether I have changed, how I have changed or more fundamentally, who am I?
after all... if I am made up of the experiences of my past, then 5 years is quite a lot of impact on who I am today...
since I am still occassionally helping out the AIESEC members, I now look at things and present my thoughts from a different perspective... I have been having some very interesting realisations and thoughts stemming from there...
it's hard to explain, and I am sure more thoughts and insights will be made as time goes by... but I am happy with how my brain is being active in this sense nowadays...
on a slightly different note, my brain is also happy as it is actively reading.. books, internet, articles... I am expanding my thoughts and perspectives!
I have recently fully experienced the wonders of this stage... having finished my President term for AIESEC Singapore in early August, I have been taking this 1 month or so to just chill, take things a bit slower, as well as to start the process of finding an internship abroad through AIESEC...
and I truly appreciate the fact that things move much slower now.. such that I have the time to really think back on the past 5 years of AIESEC involvement... to question myself on whether I have changed, how I have changed or more fundamentally, who am I?
after all... if I am made up of the experiences of my past, then 5 years is quite a lot of impact on who I am today...
since I am still occassionally helping out the AIESEC members, I now look at things and present my thoughts from a different perspective... I have been having some very interesting realisations and thoughts stemming from there...
it's hard to explain, and I am sure more thoughts and insights will be made as time goes by... but I am happy with how my brain is being active in this sense nowadays...
on a slightly different note, my brain is also happy as it is actively reading.. books, internet, articles... I am expanding my thoughts and perspectives!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Dead Poets Society
This is one movie that has made my top ten best movie to watch list... so yes it's in the list alongside others such as the Shawshank Redemption, Remember the Titans, The Usual Suspect, Gattaca to name a few..Set in 1959 in an extremely traditional prep school in the US, it tells the story of how an English and Poetry teacher (played by Robin Williams) inspired and forever changed the lives of a group of his students... by means of unorthodox methods of teaching, this teacher challenges all that the boys knew about life... I won't spoil the story for you in case you want to watch it or read the book... but here are some lines from the movie that will surely give you a taste of how artfully written the story was...
"Carpe Diem - Seize the Day"
"Did they wait till it was too late? to make of their lives just one iota of what they were capable of?
"Only in dreams are men truly free"
Really really inspiring movie about life, opportunities, finding who you are, and challenging perspectives... Watch it if you can!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Nature in Singapore
There's a lot to be said about how adaptable animals are and how easily they keep up with the many additions that human beings make to the so-called 'natural surroundings"
So here's the evidence of the latest urban resident of Singapore...
Animal Name: The Singapore Cat
Natural Habitat: in the lower racks of display shelves outside NTUCs and provision shops
The Singapore Cat is a highly evolved urban creature. Unlike the traditional wild cat species which shun and are highly independent of human beings, it prefers the artificial, dry and cosy environment created by snuggling among packets of human-processed food. The Singapore Cat shows a high resemblence to particularly famous cat by the name of Garfield, especially in terms of its unexplained liking for potato chips.
So here's the evidence of the latest urban resident of Singapore...
Animal Name: The Singapore Cat
Natural Habitat: in the lower racks of display shelves outside NTUCs and provision shops
The Singapore Cat is a highly evolved urban creature. Unlike the traditional wild cat species which shun and are highly independent of human beings, it prefers the artificial, dry and cosy environment created by snuggling among packets of human-processed food. The Singapore Cat shows a high resemblence to particularly famous cat by the name of Garfield, especially in terms of its unexplained liking for potato chips.
Monday, September 22, 2008
My latest read...
I am currently reading a book titled "Jihad - The rise of militant Islam in Central Asia".
It is written by Ahmed Rashid, who is a journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan and is the Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia correspondent for the Far Eastern Economic Review and the Daily Telegraph. He also writes for The Wall Street Journal.
It's been an interesting read so far, and has gotten me quite intrigued in the history of Central Asia. It's also rekindled the interest I had in Islam from the days of doing research in undergraduate days for a Sociology professor...
More thoughts after I am done with the book...
It is written by Ahmed Rashid, who is a journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan and is the Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia correspondent for the Far Eastern Economic Review and the Daily Telegraph. He also writes for The Wall Street Journal.
It's been an interesting read so far, and has gotten me quite intrigued in the history of Central Asia. It's also rekindled the interest I had in Islam from the days of doing research in undergraduate days for a Sociology professor...
More thoughts after I am done with the book...
Update on FBI Game
Dey has kindly enlightened me further on how this game should be played! It needs to be asked in real-time, such as face to face, or on MSN, Skype etc... The idea is not to give that person a lot of time to think before answering!
so if you still wanna play, drop me a note somewhere on MSN or in a comment :)
so if you still wanna play, drop me a note somewhere on MSN or in a comment :)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
In response....
This is a reply to the comment of the previous post... hehe...
Thanks Nicholas for the 3 questions!! as much as it's less than 10, it's better than none! hahahah
1. What do you see in your future - maybe 5 years from now.
this question reminds me of applications.. for AI, for TNs etc etc hahaha...
Career wise: I'm interested in going into Business Process Management.. it's a field that presents itself in many job titles in the market, ranging from consultancy to risk analysis to information system to business strategy and so on. I think I'm just quite hooked on working with diverse brains to understand bigger pictures, to identify gaps and to create and implement solutions that help the bigger picture :)
social wise: I dunno about getting married by then but at the very least... have a boyfriend... I imagine my mom will be getting more and more anxious as the years go by... typical haha...
am still thinking which form of martial arts I'll be keen in by 5 years later... for now, I feel like I'm still exploring and finding a style that fits...
2. Is what you have done in the past 2 years in line to what you want to achieve for the next 5?
(Something less serious)
I think I found what I wanted to do in the next 5 years within the past 2 years... which make sense really cos part of my motivation for doing MCP full time was to have more working time to travel, to attend meetings and networking events, to understand what's happening out there, to talk to more people... and from those experiences, plus the thrill of doing all that was done in the term really helped me decide that "Yes! this is where my passion lies, and that regardless of my academic background, it is something I can achieve if I work hard at it!"
3. What is the one movie that you want to watch?
I just had a conversation with my brother that the new movies showing right now aren't attractive at all... I'm quite sure there's a list of must-watch movies that I have heard from friends but I can't remember any right now...
so the only answer that stands out in my head at this moment is... Wall-E by Pixar :)
Thanks Nicholas for the 3 questions!! as much as it's less than 10, it's better than none! hahahah
1. What do you see in your future - maybe 5 years from now.
this question reminds me of applications.. for AI, for TNs etc etc hahaha...
Career wise: I'm interested in going into Business Process Management.. it's a field that presents itself in many job titles in the market, ranging from consultancy to risk analysis to information system to business strategy and so on. I think I'm just quite hooked on working with diverse brains to understand bigger pictures, to identify gaps and to create and implement solutions that help the bigger picture :)
social wise: I dunno about getting married by then but at the very least... have a boyfriend... I imagine my mom will be getting more and more anxious as the years go by... typical haha...
am still thinking which form of martial arts I'll be keen in by 5 years later... for now, I feel like I'm still exploring and finding a style that fits...
2. Is what you have done in the past 2 years in line to what you want to achieve for the next 5?
(Something less serious)
I think I found what I wanted to do in the next 5 years within the past 2 years... which make sense really cos part of my motivation for doing MCP full time was to have more working time to travel, to attend meetings and networking events, to understand what's happening out there, to talk to more people... and from those experiences, plus the thrill of doing all that was done in the term really helped me decide that "Yes! this is where my passion lies, and that regardless of my academic background, it is something I can achieve if I work hard at it!"
3. What is the one movie that you want to watch?
I just had a conversation with my brother that the new movies showing right now aren't attractive at all... I'm quite sure there's a list of must-watch movies that I have heard from friends but I can't remember any right now...
so the only answer that stands out in my head at this moment is... Wall-E by Pixar :)
Friday, September 19, 2008
the FBI Game
I came across this on Dey's blog (http://allingreen.blogspot.com/)
The FBI Game ~
You Have 10 Questions.
You Ask One By One And I Answer One By One with TOTAL Honesty.
You don´t have to answer any questions.
Unless you want me to ask you as well after I have answered all yours.
My goal is to get to recognize myself better through my answers to your questions.
And get to know a bit more about your perception of me through your questions.
Now isn't that quite an interesting concept? really forces you to come to terms with who you are... and it's definitely much deeper than spotlight (since that game usually just focuses on relationships)
I think I don't mind playing this... so.. who wants to ask? :)
The FBI Game ~
You Have 10 Questions.
You Ask One By One And I Answer One By One with TOTAL Honesty.
You don´t have to answer any questions.
Unless you want me to ask you as well after I have answered all yours.
My goal is to get to recognize myself better through my answers to your questions.
And get to know a bit more about your perception of me through your questions.
Now isn't that quite an interesting concept? really forces you to come to terms with who you are... and it's definitely much deeper than spotlight (since that game usually just focuses on relationships)
I think I don't mind playing this... so.. who wants to ask? :)
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