Alicia Tay Cloe - Every step I made

兔年成语

2011-02-01T19:51:00.000-08:00

兔年新年快乐

兔飞猛进 tu fei meng jing
兔贵吉祥 tu gui ji xiang
兔气扬眉 tu qi yang mei
大展宏兔 da zhan hong tu
兔步高飞 tu bu gao fei
大兔大贵 da tu da gui
兔年快乐 tu nian kuai le

快乐满满 kuai le man man
钱财满满 qian cai man man
福满人间 fu man ren jian
大吉大利 da ji da li
恭喜发财 gong xi fa cai
多福多寿 duo fu duo shou
身体健康 shen ti jian kang

Melancholy Sigh

2010-01-13T23:43:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, I really felt I'm under mental pressure and dilemma.

If I am of 20% pressure maybe he's 8 times more. I wanted to express this but it must be much more diffcult for him. It always seem as though he don't care but I hope I am wrong. I know it's stupid and silly since it's been so long.

What should I do.
Sky is still blue, time is moving and life goes on.

I am unsure if this is the right path, what I wanted for or doing this with every breath utter with a sigh.

But I tell myself, when I am feeling worn out, I am growing and I will be a better man.

2009-11-29T00:01:00.000-08:00

Breaktime

2009-11-22T23:04:00.000-08:00

Monday, 23 November 2003, 3:04pm

While having a short break time before I start massive mugging again. I saw this video "Singapore Flash Mob Dance at Raffles Place" in random MSN news. This is so interesting and they danced well, definitely liven the whole atmosphere!

and I simply love the last part! Wondergirl "NOBODY". I want to join in too!

then I decide to browse for some song, when I decide to browse for Super Junior "SORRY SORRY".

look at this - elephant panda!

My email message.

2009-08-10T11:14:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 2:15am

As I browse through my mail, one of my friend sent this to me:

FW: Waiting on God‏

Hey beloveds,

Just wanna encourage you all with the devotional below.

This devotional also reminds me of Psalm 37:4 that says "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."

As you just enjoy the process of doing your assignment, your project, or whatever is in your hands right now, you're delighting yourself in the Lord, and as you're enjoying the process, i believe you'll also learn so much more than if you just do things just to see the outcome=)

Be blessed!=)

Waiting on God

"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!" Isaiah 30:18
Have you ever noticed that God is not in a hurry? It took 40 years for Moses to receive his commission to lead the people out of Egypt. It took 17 years of preparation before Joseph was delivered from slavery and imprisonment. It took 20 years before Jacob was released from Laban's control. Abraham and Sarah were in their old age when they finally received the son of promise, Isaac. So why isn't God in a hurry?
God called each of these servants to accomplish a certain task in His Kingdom, yet He was in no hurry to bring their mission into fulfillment. First, He accomplished what He wanted in them. We are often more focused on outcome than the process that He is accomplishing in our lives each day. When we experience His presence daily, one day we wake up and realize that God has done something special in and through our lives. However, the accomplishment is no longer what excites us. Instead, what excites us is knowing Him. Through those times, we become more acquainted with His love, grace, and power in our lives. When this happens, we are no longer focused on the outcome because the outcome is a result of our walk with Him. It is not the goal of our walk, but the by-product. Hence, when Joseph came to power in Egypt, he probably couldn't have cared less. He had come to a place of complete surrender so that he was not anxious about tomorrow or his circumstances.

This is the lesson for us. We must wait for God's timing and embrace wherever we are in the process. When we find contentment in that place, we begin to experience God in ways we never thought possible.

Suddenly, I thought to myself that sometimes I really need to slow down and start looking at the process..instead of rushing like a red bull.

Especially today after a quarrel, this sentence really gave me the peace and forget. "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

Thank you. I love you friends!

The Thieve Market.

2009-07-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

Thursday, 23 July 08, 11:49pm

Seriously. I have not been to Thieve Market, not even once in my 21 years.

I thought it would be fun to explore those people selling their 2nd-hand items.

You see, the weather in Singapore is very humid and Scorching. Imagine, if I'm one of them, probably I will have heat-stroke before someone get interest in any of my items. *scratch head

But. This Flea Market is one of the biggest and oldest of all since it's the first Flea Market ever :)) It seem as though it like a big family! Very warm and friendly. *Grin. With the accompanied with the sun. Let's sweat it out!

My Spending Spree

2009-07-22T11:08:00.000-07:00

Thursday, 23 July 09, 2:08am

Today, I splurged on clothing again but I'm definitely happy :)) You see, I'm helping the economy although times are bad. Especially, when I have the time to shop, I must shop! Use wisely my percious time. Probably, soon, you will be seeing me mugging on assignments and exams. This would be my last time.

Hers's the full list:

♥ 1 dolly vintage dress
♥ 1 blank tank top with metal studs
♥ 1 collar checkers (should be in black & red) :)
♥ 1 long white top (with some bold words)
♥ 1 宅 skirt in pale brown and white
♥ 1 white leggings
♥ 2 pairs of sandal (one from Accessories! Got it at 70% off, great deal yea)
♥ 2 pairs of earrings
♥ 1 box of contact lenses
♥ classic pedicure :) (I love it)
♥ and 1 ViVi Magazine (though I'm not a fan of it but it's interesting to read)

as you can see from above, it's really quite a number of items. I know.

It cost quite a bit, roughly around $100 over or $200. Once again, I'm helping the economy! I'm just trying to make myself feel better
:( It heart piercing, it's hard-earn money by my own!

I would not spend so much if I would only be at Bugis Junction, but, soon after, I head off to Orchard Takashimaya to look for birthday gifts then to Far East.

I would say for a mature teens, Bugis Junction, Bugis Street and Far East is a killing place! Which tempted a lot of impulsive buys.

Anyway

Guess what, if you have not been to Orchard, remember to fork out some time to go! ION is opened, and I think Paragon have changed. More lightings effect which brighten up the streets during the night.

I think Orchard would be a crazy shopping district, not forgetting the biggest LV outlets in worldwide is at ION.

He starts SIM, and soon for me

2009-07-14T09:14:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 12:40am

Hong Tat starts his school. Work and studies could have wore him out. I understand that we gonna have lesser time spend on each other since my school are starting soon too. We got to get this through at least for 3 more years.

Coming back to me, officially school starts on 3rd August but I am having lots of activities starting from this thursday!

16 July - QET Test (I really hate this QET - Qualifying English Test, which I think probably I will fail.)

21 July - Course Registration + Briefing + CORS talk

24 July - NUS matriculation Excerise

29 - 31 July - O week programs and games (Got to get to know more friends then.)

3 - 6 August - A series of programs set by PFM (No idea what that is, but hope that it would not be too bored.)

8 August - Rag Day

See..

I am really really not prepared and feeling a little stress out. It sounded inappropriate and hilarious, since I have been laze at home for about a month.

I need something or someone to give me the power and strength to move!

Choices NTU or NUS?

2009-07-04T00:27:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 4 July 2009, 3:28pm

It been real long since I decided to come back here.

Just, I recieved NTU acceptance - Computer Science. Should'nt I be happy?
Yes. I should be happy but this become a headache. Previously, I was so worried if I could get into a local university. Right now. I have two options.

NUS - Project & Facilities Management (PFM)
NTU - Computer Science (CS)

argh. I really hate this. If I were to study PFM, I would have to study maybe 3 and a half year or even 4 years to get a bachelor while CS would probably take me about 3 years the most. A good thing about that.

If I were to study CS, future job would either be a Technician or a Programmer and I would probably have to work up late in company! Cannot make it. Imagine.. then I would be spending 80% of my time on work.

So. If I were to study PFM, longer years for me to graduate, and as for future job should be a Project Manager collaborating with different sector. Not too bad. I might be able to work under IR Project too.

Okay. Both course have it's pros and cons. I know it's my choice, but it's a tough decision.

any advise?

Puzzle

2009-05-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

My Family Portrait

2009-05-18T06:17:00.000-07:00

5 years..20 years down the road would it still be the same?

TP IT - our choice diploma (yes ar!)

2009-01-09T07:12:00.000-08:00

Friday, 9 January, 2009, 11:13pm

For the past few weeks, it had'nt been a smooth week for me, be it in the office or be it with friends, family. Erm, family still quite O.K la. Quite a few things happened.

But, today, it have been a great day for me! So I shan't talk about the past weeks ;D

NOW ALICIA IS HAPPY

Firstly, I got praising from the company MD! *weela
She's happy with the website design I create for DPCB.

and next,

is TP blog! http://temasekpoly-dip-it.blogspot.com/

see my blog post in my school blog.

and many of my friends' testimonial too!

Sing Ying & Mommy bb day

2008-12-08T07:48:00.000-08:00

Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:50pm

happy happy happy...

I made a cheese cake for Singying (with the help from pierre - guess who)! Thought it was kind of failed, cause I miss out one ingredient "butter". Alright but it still taste yummy thought a little sweet!

*hey don't laugh my failure, at least I try! *clap clap

Initially, we were suppose to meet on Saturaday, yes a belated birthday celebration. We wanted to sing Teo Heng but because we did not manage to book a slot, so it was all packed with reservations for timing before 7pm. cause it was cheap? like one hour 8 bucks for small room and 10 bucks for medium room, with no limit of people. ARHH, that is Singaporean style, cheap deal.

So ended up, we have to meet on Sunday, which fall exactly the same day as my dearest Mommy. Sunday was really a packed day for me. In the noon met my bunch of friends, then right after that head to Long beach restaurant for a good feast.

Yes, it was a great day.

Movie of the week!

2008-11-30T09:28:00.000-08:00

Monday, 1 December, 2008,

Watch the Beverly Hills ChiHuaHua? It's a must watch!

It simply make you feel so blessed after a long week day of work and stress!

Ever since after I started my attachment, I had never enjoy laughing really hard. Last time I used to think, work is so much better than study. Now, I am hoping to go back school, going for lecture and tutorial. You know, I think, humans loves to live in illusion. They say it makes them feel better to live in illusion.

I felt so dizzy

2008-11-14T08:35:00.000-08:00

Saturday, 15 November, 2008

Friday, 14 Novemeber, 2008, after work, I met up with singying at orchard. We went Central for dinner. Although I was feeling unwell, I still have the energy for shopping.. =D

But everything ended up a dissatisfy shopping weekend!

After ordering my food, just after my food came, I had a combo block! (Nose block and ear block) I could not even breath! I tried to sneeze hard to clear the block, but it did not help. It became worst and I started to feel really dizzy.

I close my eye, trying to calm myself down. *Gosh, it just could not stop spining around in my head even when I'm closing my eyes. The surrounding chit-chattering added to the dizziness. I hope I could shout "help" but instead I feel so helpless.

I wanted to get out of the place, so I tried to stand. I tumble. *grin - Wonder if I really fall, that would be god-damm funny! Big buffalo falls! Boo... Lucky, Singying was there to hold on my hands before I really could fall. Very quickly, I hold on the water-bottle, and started drinking very fast.. then I ate panodol.

It was BAD BAD BAD.. At the moment, I was thinking a super-duper stupid thing, "I hope I'm not dying"! I know it make no-sense

The spining made me unconscious.

I called ht but could not speak properly, so I asked Singying to talk to him instead. Then he came.

Singying and ht held my hand, just in case if I really fall....

Then took a cab.

By the time I reached home, the dizziness slowly fade away and I felt so much better.

Read more about dizziness BELOW

As a disorder, dizziness is classified into three categories--vertigo, syncope, and nonsyncope nonvertigo. Each category has a characteristic set of symptoms, all related to the sense of balance. In general, syncope is defined by a brief loss of consciousness (fainting) or by dimmed vision and feeling uncoordinated, confused, and lightheaded. Many people experience a sensation like syncope when they stand up too fast. Vertigo is the feeling that either the individual or the surroundings are spinning. This sensation is like being on a spinning amusement park ride. Individuals with nonsyncope nonvertigo dizziness feel as though they cannot keep their balance. This feeling may become worse with movement.

The brain coordinates information from the eyes, the inner ear, and the body's senses to maintain balance. If any of these information sources is disrupted, the brain may not be able to compensate.

Vision and the body's senses are the most important systems for maintaining balance, but problems in the inner ear are the most frequent cause of dizziness. The inner ear, also called the vestibular system, contains fluid that helps fine tune the information the brain receives from the eyes and the body. When fluid volume or pressure in one inner ear changes, information about balance is altered. The discrepancy gives conflicting messages to the brain about balance and induces dizziness.

The inner ear is very sensitive to changes in blood flow. Because medical conditions such as high blood pressure or low blood sugar can affect blood flow, these conditions are frequently accompanied by dizziness. Circulation disorders are the most common causes of dizziness. Other causes are head injury, ear infection, allergies, and nervous system disorders.

Vertigo is often associated with inner ear problems called vestibular disorders. A particularly intense vestibular disorder, Méniére's disease, interferes with the volume of fluid in the inner ear. This disease, which affects approximately one in every 1,000 people, causes intermittent vertigo over the course of weeks, months, or years. Méniére's disease is often accompanied by ringing or buzzing in the ear, hearing loss, and a feeling that the ear is blocked. Damage to the nerve that leads from the ear to the brain can also cause vertigo. Such damage can result from head injury or a tumor. An acoustic neuroma, for example, is a benign tumor that wraps around the nerve. Vertigo can also be caused by disorders of the central nervous system and the cirulatory system, such as hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), stroke, or multiple sclerosis.

That is exactly what had happened to me!

PS: I'm not good at words. Hope you guys would be able to understand what I'm trying to convey! Cheers

It's been a long time since I last blog...

2008-11-10T04:34:00.000-08:00

Monday, 10 November, 2008, 8:46pm

It's been quite some time since I last blog. Not that I'm lazy, just getting too busy and stress with work (attachment). I think this going to be a long posted ...

Could you imagine, every day I have to drag my body to the toilet at 7.00am. (I'm a late sleeper)

Thought stress and tired, but still have to enjoy my percious weekend!

The last week end, Saturday, the usual group (boyfriend buddies including their sweetheart) went out to for a posh restaurant (Tung Lok) for buffet! Price? It cost a bomb, SGD $47.00 per person! Never had I been so generous toward food...funny description

But it was all meant for a dear buddy Jakiel! Finally after 9 months of training in Perth.

Check out some of the great cuisine we had!

Oh..and my birthday had just passed! 3 November. It was a special day to me, and I really love it. A total of 3 groups celebrated with me! They were of cause part-of-my-life friends and dears. (Family, HT , Beloved friends : SY, YZ , E) Thought the day my beloved friends celebrated with me (advance birthday), I was extreme tired. Still, it was really great! Dine at Jade Kitchen Suntec and candle-blowing at Esplanade. Thank you guys!

PS: I'll upload the rest of my birthday celebration. VERY IMPORTANT cause they are the most important people in my life!

OCP Cambodia

2008-10-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

Monday, 13 october 2008, 12.45am

I promised, for this post, it will be full of photos which I've taken in Cambodia!

Comments about Cambodia:

No no for me

- I think it's rather dirty over there, and the weather is completely as scorching as compare to Singapore. What make it worst is their humid climate!

Yes yes for me

- Cambodia is a third world country where the poorest people live. (I think so) But I find their life so free, especially those live in the rural area.

However, it's never easy to survive in Cambodia! At a young age of 3 years old, childrens are force or it's an necessary duty for them to earn a living for their family and themshelves by selling handmade accessories.

(It saddens me)

But do you know that, they can actually speak 4 different langauge! (Applause) English, Chinese, Cambodian language & Hokkian

- The childrens, my goodness! (Kawaii nei)

I've have this little kids with me through out the concert which IT TP students (17 of us) have planned for them. Their name is Srey Lem & Srey Mey.

At the end of the concert, our friend, Sunny, You Hock and a few other guys spray snows! Can you see and feel how happy they are?

Simply love them, it's really a blessing to me, that I'm born in a good family, no worries for food, accomodation and schools to study.

Thank God!

Back from Cambodia 5 October 08

2008-10-10T07:47:00.000-07:00

Friday, 10 October, 2008, 10:47pm

Yeah, it's been really long since I last blog! Simply I'm lazy! Before the week to Cambodia, life had been SUPER dry. No school, no assignments, no exams, no reports, no attachment. I'm totally lost of direction. The fact, it's not that I do not have to do report but I'm rather indolent. Seriously it's terrible.

For the trip in Cambodia, thought it was hectic and exhausting but ONE WORD FUN. Once again I feel so much energetic.

Back in Singapore, the same feeling came back! Gosh.

I will be uploading some of the photos I took over there. It's amazingly beautiful!

Ang Kor Wat

What we did in Cambodia?

Social work! Painting of walls, designing, organising events for the kids and most importantly to make the kids happy! They are very poor little kids - no clothes, no shoes, and not enough food. I could barely forget, the most happy moment for them, would be raining days! They would bare-foot on the mud and raise their hand in the mid-air, allowing droplets of rain to land on their palms! That's was an enchanting moment.

During the event, kids were split into teams and I was in-charged in one of the teams with my othere team mates. We mingle with them. Ohhh and they called me "Mommy"! Merely 5 days had past, and I'm missing the kids I met in riverkids.

I'll update more in my next blog!

I know it's kind of lengthy here, more photos in the next blog post!

Finding about yourself.

2008-09-24T05:49:00.000-07:00

I got this website from Charleston! He said it's kinda very true, to him. Quiz on "Get to know yourself better". For me, I guess, some were quite true. Maybe my friends know even better than me?

Result from the website Quiz Box: Click Here to Try

Your view on yourself:

You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
The seriousness of your love:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?
Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
Who is your true self:

You like privacy very much because you enjoy spending time with your own thoughts. You like to disappear when you cannot find solutions to your own problems, but you would feel better if you learned to share your thoughts with a person you trust.

The website provide serveral quiz for you & me to know yourself better. This time round I took another quiz on "The Real You".

Result from the website Quiz Box: Click Here to Try

Here is the analysis:

You've got great self-confidence and you're full of charm. Most guys who get to know you will be attracted to you. You are far from sweet and proper; your intriguing personality fascinates them. Most guys find it easy to fall for a girl like you.
You really care about other people's feelings and are quite serious about the issues that affect your life. You are sincere, and your concern for the well-being of others makes many people want to be your friend.
You strictly follow rules, and you expect other people to be the same as well. People can get tired of you easily, as you can make them feel a little guilty about themselves. You always make decisions on your own, and can be dismissive of other people's advice. You like to be the leader in groups, but can forget to be concerned about the people you are with.
Your peers think of you as a fun person, but sometimes you can be a little irresponsible. You can be somewhat childish, and can try to ignore the fact that you will one day need to really grow up and be a mature adult! Perhaps you could start reading good books; they might help you look at the world in a different light. You do want to be taken seriously, right?
Your boyfriend believes that you are a strong and independent person. Your confidence and cheerfulness make you an attractive person to be around, but sometimes you need to pay more attention to what other people, including your boyfriend, are thinking.

Five love language

2008-09-21T10:14:00.000-07:00

Monday, 22 September, 2008, 1:44am

I feel loved when...

The Five Love Languages

My Primary Love Language is Quality Time

My Detailed Results:
Quality Time:	8
Words of Affirmation:	7
Physical Touch:	6
Acts of Service:	5
Receiving Gifts:	4

About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.

Take the Quiz!
Check out the Book

Credit to Charleston

Hip Hoppy Video

2008-09-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

Honey

Step up 2

Me & him

2008-09-21T06:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday, 21 September, 2008, 9:57pm

On our way home.

Aston dine out.

2008-09-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

Sunday, 21 September, 2008, 9:21pm

Finally, decided to meet out with Joa, had our lunch at Aston.

I had Grilled fish with herb, side dish with garden veggie and mashed potato while Joa had BBQ chicken, side dish with potato. Top up with onion rings, one diet canberry snapper and one ice lemon tea.

Before we left...Aston

And before we left...Orchard

Our fun & laughter!

After that...all about Love & Goals

2008-09-21T02:28:00.000-07:00

Sunday, 21 September, 2008, 5:29pm

Yesterday, I met out with my long old friend! Yes, we chat a lot, and we ended up no time shopping! That doesnt matter, cause I feel that, having to sit down relax and chat about us, our journey of life is so much better to do!

Today, I read her blog. Well, there's a mix feelings inside me. I couldnt explain what's that... Let's first talk a bout Love.

What is LOVE all about? She told me, love is so hard to find. I think having to find for a person that really understand you is not an difficut task, but having to find a person that can suit all your needs/ expectation is not easy.

I thought quite a bit and reflect on own relationship.

> Is Love having to had your partner to be with you to do all things you like to do?
> Is Love having to had your partner to support what you like to do?
> Is Love having to had your partner to listen to you?

But I think to be in Love is having to compromise with each other. There's really a lot of things that I like to do, but I know, if I do it, ,or if I force him, he won't like it. Am I suppressing my own interest? What my bf really want me to be?

I think it all doesnt really matter. I know my bf, he had also always been comprising me. Although, sometimes, I really think we are of two different character! Yet we could lasted so long. Amazing! Love is really powerful.

Love is always just beside us. Sometimes it is reallya matter of time. A matter of we want to accept it a not. A matter of comprising. A matter of how deep is your Love.

I've seen a lot of failure in Love and I want to say that I'm really fortunate.
Love cant be rush and when Love starts, it may ended up good, but it also may ended up a tragic.

A lot of people say that I had a wonderful relationship. But I always think, will it going to last for life?

Why?

This is because I do not wish to give myself too much high hope. We still have a long way to go and I do not wish to end up, being too upset if we really had a tragic ending.

After that...saying so much about Love.

Let's go to the next topic. Goals

She posted this:

"Upon reading through my friend's blog (theserenade), it makes me think through a lot. Thinking through the first time why i'd joined my team. This is the first time i wanted to share my goal with my teammates so much and first time telling myself that i want to work really hard to see myself achieving something from my own hand. The process with my mates and the experiences in the water which i would never know that i could turn my passion into where i am now. Well, i think i will keep going on with my story if i were to state even more. Lets just come back to here.

"Let not our mind run on what we lack as much as on what we have already. Of the things we have, select the best; and then reflect how eagerly they would have been sought if we did not have them."

With a set of mind on, i am ready. The move now- Endure & Determine."

I think Joa have grown quite a lot. Being a teeny winky girl, now she is real ambitious women. Her achievement is undeniable.

For me?

My goals and aim: First, bring my foot steps into NTU fine arts school. Second, I want Alicia Tay to be recognize in the design media industry.

During the journey in life, yes, sometimes we tend to run away from goals and dreams as we are scare, we are scare of bring ourshelves forward. We are scare that we might not be able to achieve.

But having to work towards your goals. It bring life so much interesting.

I have met a lot of successful people. Their achievements, their future so bright.

Me?

I guess still a long way to go.

Posted since long ago

2008-09-20T23:55:00.000-07:00

Sunday, 21 September, 2008, 2:56pm

This suppose to be posted since very long time ago! To be posted since 3 weeks ago?

Karaoke Club Mid-Autumn Festival

2008-09-16T02:59:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, 16 september, 2008, 6:00pm

Last Saturday, my dad's karaoke club dinner, it was a karaoke cum dinner night and it was just amazing. Why? The people there, at the age of 50 plus, yet they still wore revealing tops, some wore grown while some wore like the people who sing for 7 month feastival! ahah, my dad also participate in the karaoke.

Camera shooting! Quite grand hur?

And my dad is back! Here, is all my daddy supporters!! Hohoho

And, this is one of the singer there! See their video!

Vocal - average
Supporter - a lot (Even have flowers for them)

Intership + Results out = Combo

2008-09-09T23:04:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 10 September, 2008, 2:04pm

Just, I received a message from my friend, she said:
"hey, result is out! How is your IDGD?"

Then I received my result, send by SMS:
"Exam Results for
0605504J
ITPM: * (I peek at this first, hopefully I don't fail.)
IDGD: *
MLBI: *
ITMP: IP
SIP: IP
RESULT: GS"

I was seriously happy with my result, but now not too happy anymore. (Don't ask why, it's nothing to do with the rest, but me)

Next, my internship teacher called me! She said:
"DP information group had accepted you as an intern. HAPPY ("clapped hands") I send quite a few in and they selected yours, perhaps is because your layout of resume is different and creative."

So she send me this:
"Hi, Alicia,

As spoken via phone, DP INFORMATION NETWORK PTE LTD has accepted you for your internship. The period of internship is from 20 Oct 08 – 31 Jan 09 (15 weeks).

Please report on 20 Oct 08 at 8.45am at the following address:

DP INFORMATION GROUP"

I am happy that finally I have an intern company, but still...

Before my big news!

2008-09-09T10:05:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 10 September, 2008, 1:06am

Well, another day had just pass over..

Today, big news! A few more hours later, I'll be receiving my year 3 sem 1 results. This really going to kill me if I would fail my modules.. and I really hope that I would be able to pass through ITPM, which I think I would not be able to....I just don't want to give myself too high hopes..

Of cause, before receiving the big news, I must relax my mind first by meeting friends.

Why do womens get moody when having menstruation?

2008-09-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, 9 September, 2008, 2:10am

I have been thinking about this question for quite some time. I used to think, that does menstruation really affect womens' mood? When in a relationship, whenever quarrel during the women's menstruation period, does it all lies in the fault of menstruation or is the girl are having serious attitude problem...?

Maybe some womens have already knew the answer long before I knew. I know that there is the PMS, but does that really affect womean's mood? But having to know now, at least it ease some of my worries.

Here is the answer I grap from Yahoo! answer. I know the answer is very SUPER LONG, but do take some time to read if you think whenever, you have menses you feel moody.

Answer:

Menstruation, better known as a Period, is the final proof that a girl is becoming a woman.

As your period gets closer, it is possible to feel very emotional, moody or even angry. You may even prefer to eat only certain foods, and most likely, crave chocolate. This is called Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS for short.

What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Most women have tender breasts, bloating, and muscle aches a few days before they start their menstrual periods. These are normal premenstrual symptoms. But when they affect your daily life, they are called premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS can affect your body as well as your mood. Sometimes it can make you change the way you act.

Some women first get PMS in their teens or 20s. Others don't get it until their 30s. The symptoms may get worse in your late 30s and 40s, as you approach perimenopause.

What causes PMS?

PMS is tied to hormone changes that happen during your menstrual cycle. Doctors don't fully know why premenstrual symptoms are worse in some women than in others. They do know that for many women, PMS runs in the family.

Not getting enough vitamin B6, calcium, or magnesium in the foods you eat can increase your chances of getting PMS. High stress, a lack of exercise, and too much caffeine can make your symptoms worse.

What seems like PMS might be caused by something else. Your treatment will change if your symptoms are not tied to PMS.

What are the symptoms?

PMS symptoms can affect your body, your mood, and how you act in the days or week leading up to your menstrual period.

Physical signs include:

> Acne.
> Bloating and tender breasts.
> Food cravings.
> Lack of energy.
> Cramps.
> Headaches.
> Low back pain.

When you have PMS, you might also:

> Feel sad, angry, or anxious.
> Be less alert.
> Find it hard to focus on tasks.
> Want to withdraw from family and friends.
> Act in a forceful or hostile way.

PMS symptoms can be mild or strong. If your symptoms are severe, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But PMDD is very rare.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), causes physical and mood-related symptoms that seriously disrupt a woman's life and relationships. PMDD symptoms develop during the latter half of each menstrual cycle, after ovulation, and go away during the first few days of each menstrual period.

PMDD symptoms are related to hormone changes during the menstrual cycle. Emotional symptoms include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, irritability and sensitivity, anger, being overwhelmed, and the need to withdraw from others. Physical and behavioral symptoms include lack of energy, problems with concentrating, sleep problems, food cravings or binge eating, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain, headaches, and joint or muscle pain.

Women diagnosed with PMDD are typically encouraged to use healthy lifestyle choices and prescription medication to manage their symptoms.

Do not worry if you happened to have some of the symptoms stated above.

There are available medicine and ways to treat this disorder. However, if you are having a mild PMS, it is normal.

How is it treated?

A few lifestyle changes will probably help you feel better. Eat healthy foods, exercise at least 3 times a week, and take vitamin B6 and extra calcium. Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, and salt. If you smoke, quit. For pain, try aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), or another anti-inflammatory medicine.

You will likely feel some relief from your symptoms after a few menstrual cycles. If you don't, talk to your doctor. He or she can prescribe medicine for many PMS problems, such as bloating.

There are other drugs you can take for more severe PMS symptoms. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can relieve both physical and emotional symptoms. Most women feel better after taking a low dose every day or only on premenstrual days.

Another treatment choice for moderate to severe symptoms is a type of birth control pill. It is sold as YAZ and Yasmin.

If you are taking medicine for PMS, talk with your doctor about birth control. Some medicines for PMS can cause birth defects if you take them while you are pregnant.

Cambodia here I cme

2008-09-07T02:06:00.000-07:00

Sunday, 7 September 2008, 5:09pm

PROJECT INITIATE
Cambodia-2008
28 September – 5 October

I leaving Singapore again! So soon so fast..

Youth Olympic Design

2008-09-07T01:47:00.000-07:00

Sunday, 7 September 2008, 4:48pm

For the past few weeks, other then working on FYP report, I participate in the Youth Olympic Design for 2010. Aha, just want to try my luck if I could win..

Website: http://www.singapore2010.sg/logo/

So this is what I have designed:

1st attempt:

2nd try:

3rd final:

Last submittion:

Aha, how was it?

Actually I kind of forget which design did I submit! It's either the 3rd final or the last submittion. Anyway, there is'nt much changes being made.

These design was created using Microsoft Expression Design. I swear there isnt any grap or steal of images from any websites.

So comment on my design!!

Excellent<<>>Good<<>>Average<<>>Bad<<>>Very bad

*It okay to say it's super ugly, if that's the truth? ahah

I'm still SICK

2008-09-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

Thursday, 4 September, 2008, 1:48pm

Since after my brother's ROM, I started to have throat inflammation, followed by flu and fever.

Still, up till today, it's been almost 4 days yet I'm still SICK!

Friday is FYP Evaluation! I got to prepare myself, so I must QUICK recover.

God Bless

Bro's ROM

2008-09-02T05:07:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, 2 September, 2008, 8:08pm

Yesterday, it was my brother's big day! Finally he got married, at the age of 28. His wife, my Da Sao 1 year younger than my brother.

After ROM, we proceed to Royal Hotel for buffet. Whao, talk about buffet, Alicia is the best! When I was young, I used to be SUPER fat. I eat a lot. Everytime, when there is buffet, I will be there. My cousin used to say, ask Alicia come. Why? Cause I eats a lot, so when they pay, it's all worthy.

But now, no more. I think I eat even lesser than my parents.

Look at this!

Nothing special? This is made of chocolate. 7 days and 7 night of hard work and 28 thousand spend on just the fabrication.

Zhuang's Belated Birthday

2008-08-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 30 August 2008, 1:45am

27 August 2008, a group of 10 went to Settlers Cafe to celebrate belated birthday! Aha, main organiser: Alicia, sub organiser: Sing Ying & Eileen, Participants:

Some pictures took:

of cause, there are more pictures taken. Next time, if I have the time I will upload.

Very tired now. I need to sleep. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, I will need to work on FYP report. Report is worst than Coding. What else am I good at?

SLEEP

COMEX 2008 Singapore

2008-08-27T20:01:00.001-07:00

Thursday, 28 August 2008, 11.03am

Ever since the virus attack, my laptop have not been in a good condition! Since 2 weeks ago, I have been struggling of not having a laptop "so I used my brother's and school's laptop". And guess what? Just last Saturday, I wanted to use my brother's laptop, it was announced that it got virus attack! Stupid thumbdrive with idoit virus.

-----bored

Finally, the long waiting IT Fair arrived! 28 August 2008 - 31 August 2008 (Singapore Biggest IT and Consumer Technonlogy Exhibition)at Suntec Exhibition Centre, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.

Later, at 2pm will be able to catch me over there!

Tat's new home

2008-08-09T11:26:00.000-07:00

Sunday, August, 10, 2008

Since very long I wanted to post this:

Hong Tat's new home!

This is his room - quite small but definitely comfortable
He sleeps below, his grandma sleeps on top = two bed

and this is his Kitchen - with red and while paint, look quite fresh! Don't you think so ?

the last picture, the living room! It's super spacious!

On our way to TPY - Silly

2008-08-09T11:18:00.001-07:00

Sunday, August 10, 2008

On our way to TPY:

I know we look silly, but it's the best way to kill time while travelling!

TAKE PICTURES!

Little Karissa

2008-08-09T10:56:00.000-07:00

Sunday, August 10, 2008, 2:07am

Little 1 year old Karissa!

Today, went over to my sister house, and I played with little Karissa. What made her happy was having a person to hold onto her hand and walk her around, she loves to walk! ahaha, she's learning how to walk! Well, but young children are so random, they can smile to you at one moment, and another moment, they show you a sad face! I think little Karissa cried a total of at least 8 times within 24 hours. Now, I understand, being parents are not easy. But it worthy at the end of the day when you see them smiling to you and say "MUMMY, DADDY". I would love too.

7th Month Ghost Festival Dinner

2008-08-05T10:23:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 6 August, 08, 1:26am

On Saturday, 2 August, 08, my family went for the 7th Month Ghost Festival Dinner.

For those who have no idea what is that, check out YouTube and enter "7th Month Ghost Festival Dinner".

Information:

2008, 7th Month is a festival (1st to 30th August 2008) is known as the Hungry Ghost Festival (also Zhong Yuan Jie in Mandarin). Every year, it takes place during the 7th lunar month. It is believed that during this time, souls are released from Purgatory to wander the earth for a month.

During this month, there will be a few activities going on around different places including Taoist monks chanting, preparing ritualistic food offerings and burning incense and joss papers for the visiting spirits. As usual, there will be getai and dinner. During the dinner, many people would bid for items in the hope and belief that they would, in year ahead, bring prosperity to them.

Comment: Abalone Ah Cha tasted weird..

"Money Not Enough 2" by Neo Studio

2008-08-02T01:15:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 2 August, 2007, 4:17pm

On Wednesday, 30 July, 2007, I went to watch "Money Not Enough 2" by Neo Studio Singapore! Ten-years since the first Money No Enough, local celebrity author Jack Neo’s “Money No Enough 2” returns to bring attention to the common man’s life in Singapore where the pursuit of money is a never ending passion.

The story revolves around three brothers from a middle-income background in contemporary Singapore. These are characters who are representative of the business owners, white and blue collar workers of Singaporeans.

Money Not Enough 2

Rating: PG
Genre: Drama-Comedy-Socio Commentary
Language: Mandarin, dialect and English with English and Chinese subtitles
Director: Jack Neo
Cast: Jack Neo, Henry Thia, Mark Lee
Runtime: 126 mins

Check out their “switch off your handphone” trailer!

Website: www.neostudios.com.sg

Reviews:

Personally I thought it was really a good movie! But if you don understand chinese dialect, you'll find it hard to relate. The show make use of people speaking in chinese dialect, who are more attune to a bombastic way of communication and littering their prose with flowery expressions! ahaha. Money well spent at only $6.00weekday. Through out the show, I enjoy myself luffing! It's quite stupid and lame but still it might people laugh!

And at the end part of the movie, it became more emotional, sad. You see it, you will know it. Go watch!

Still recalling one of the part, "when the eldest son came back home and the mun was asking him whether he has eaten. He said:" I did". Due to the fact, the mother is old and forgetful, she asked the son again and again. The son repeat and repeatt the same old line:"I did, I did, I said I did!" The mom:"Oh yayaya, old already forget." However, the mom turn and ask again! It already more then 10 times she asked the son! The son, relented and this time round he said:"No, I have not eat!!" The mom:"Ah, I knew you have not eaten!" _- Super Funny

The next following day, I went to watch The Mummy. But it was disappointing!

I guess, Money Not Enough 2 is much better than The Mummy.
But if you don't understand chinese dialect, perhaps, you'll give it a lower grade.

» Humorous
» Melodrama
» It imparts importance of family and social values to Singaporeans - A rare gem

Money No Enough 2 Gala Premiere @ GV Vivocity

Sunset I like, Sunrise I love

2008-07-29T02:46:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

On Sunday, July 27, 2008, while on the way to TPY, I saw this beautiful sence.

When I look at sunset,
It just seem so peaceful.
They showed me dreams to be met
which are far far away
And there in my heart, my fears are quelled

As the sun dips lower in the sky
It reminds me of all those times I flew high
And with those memories of soaring above.

My fears started to cease
And for dreams, I found strength to fly

Meet out E.A.S.Y

2008-07-27T01:01:00.000-07:00

Sunday, July 27, 08, 4.01pm

Met out EASY on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at SingPost Macdonald.

Reason: To help out Eileen on some school assignment (JavaScript)! Accompanied by Yi Zhuang and Sing Ying.

Finally, I could also pass them the gift which I have bought from PARIS!

*I think they like it!

Throughout the meet out, I and Yi zhuang, was having hard time to accomplish the game assignment using JavaScript which we hardly had a chance to learn in school.

Thanks to Sing Ying who took the video without our notice!

*Hey girls, if you got anything don't like it here do tell me! So I'll do the necessary changes! Weela

Well, two of us spend about 4 hours to complete it. You could not imagine how happy we are! From macdonald, we move to mrt station corridor, until the mrt control station uncle asked: "hey, so late le, not going home arh?" It was already past 12 midnight! End up, we have no bus or mrt, so we took cab together. Eileen paid the cab fare! cheers!

I started using Mircosoft Expression Design (MED)

2008-07-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

Friday, July 25, 2008, 3:23am

Goodness, gracious! It's already 3.24am! Tomorrow, I have to wake up at 8:00am, so I'll left with 4hours and 30mins of beauty sleep! Sigh

But,

haha, my favourite word "But"

, I've learned to use Microsoft Expression Design!

Here's a copy of what I have did within 2hours! Did I impress you? haha.

I know, it's only an average looking work. Got to declare that, it my first time using it without any tutorial!

Tomorrow, at 10:00am, will be having presentation and at 3:00pm, will be having interview at Microsft (MIC) for internship.

That's all

My new camera

2008-07-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

Thursday, July 24, 2008, 1:02am

Still remember when I was in PARIS for ImagineCup 08 Competition, I lost my Canon IXUS 70. It cost me about $SGD400 plus!

I was really very upset at that moment. Recalling the days, I went to the receptionist desk almost everyday since the day I realise I lost my camera to ask if they found any lost camera. I guess, the lady who served me was getting real frustrated seeing me everday. I apologized.

At the same time, beside being sad, I was total angry! Who steal my camera! This is my 2nd time, 1st was in an MRT during my journey back home from town. 2nd time, it was during the annoucement of IC 08 Top 12.

Well, to think it at a brighter side. In chinese, jiu de bu qu, xin de bu lai. In direct convertion from chinese to english, old one don't go, new one won't come.

So here I have my new Fujifilm F50! Cheers! It cost me about $SGD398 which is much cheaper than the previous.

Learned from Dad

2008-07-22T11:02:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2.02am

The past few days, I was'nt in a good mood.

On Sunday, July 20, I and him had a real big quarrel. My parents knew about it and they were worried. I know that too. But, that's not the main focus of this post.

It's been 2 days, when my mom decided to asked me: "That day, what happened to you and him, quarrel?"

I said: "Don't be Ka Po lah!"

Mom replied: "Why what happened? Tell me lah."

She's my mom, I think she have the rights to know, so I gave in and said to her everthing.

Soon... one spread to another.. and now, my dad knew everything.

*Sorry, to keep the info about what is the issue, I shall'nt say much.

But, what I want to is, when my dad knew about it, he comforted me with these words.

Dad's encouraging words: "Girl, sometimes, you must not see things as if it is very big and serious rather, you should try to see it at a smaller picture. I am not saying you're at fault, or he, but try to compromise each other's character.

*Key points: When words are smaller, problems become smaller, but when you hover a magnifying glass over and the words become bigger, people tend to see the faults of it.

Everyone, needs to depend on each other and no one is alone. When people need help, don't just think they are taking advantage of you rather, take it as they need your favour even if you are at a loss. Maybe you might need their help too.

However, when things arise, do talk nicely and solve the problem together."

I felt very touch after hearing him. It is not that I don't understand this logic but I guess it's rather I have forget at the point of moment. When things don't get right and my mind is confuse.

Random date

2008-07-21T11:50:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 22,08, 3:08am

Getting real tired.

July 21,08, 8:00pm Finally, I met Sing Ying at Orchard.

Yes, the same old shopping routine. We'll went Far east, Takashimaya, Heeren and Cine Leisure.

For the past few days, I think I must nag at myself!

Alicia nags: My dear Alicia ah Alicia, you're getting older and older. Now, you must learn to save your money and plan for future.

Yes I know

Grins proudly: Today

I control my expenses! Save a dollar a day, you'll be a millionaire one day!

Virus Attack Again!

2008-07-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

Friday, July 18, 08, 12.09am

I got really frustrated with the malicious virus in my laptop!

Had already been reformating my laptop for the 5th times.

First time - not much effect, only slow down the system speed
Second time - not much effect, only slow down the system speed
Third time - sudden pop-up of "weird" advertisement
fourth time - sudden pop-up of "clear your computer now, you got 500 plus virus"

This time round - it blocked me from surfing the net -_-

My heart melt and cried

2008-07-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

After much reading about this sad true-life story blog.

http://memyselfmine.blogspot.com/

True-life storyline:

After 4 years of relationship, every single sweet moments they had together. The guy was enrolled into army this year 08. About two months later, during one of the field trip training, he fell down and never wake up again. What was left for his girlfriend was a message, "Baby, I miss your presence, hugs and kisses. I will not be able to contact you for the next few days. I will be having training in Brunei but do not worry, do not miss me. I will do the missing...." and a last hug and kissed goodbye when he sent her home before he left to Brunei.

He was healthy, but still no one know such a tragic would happened.

After reading this, it really melt my heart. Suddenly, I feel that life is so fragile! You never know what will happen the that next moment. Will I die? When will I die? Please, do treasure every single person in your life, before regrets.

Credit to Benson

Shopping Spree

2008-07-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

Saturday, July 19,2008

Went out with Yang Lin! I splurge my money again.

Total spending: $xxx (A secret)

3 pair of shoes

1 white casual dress

Thursday, July 17, 2008, 2.23am

Today, it was my happy day! Great Singapore Sales still on in Singapore up till July 20,08. Bought lots of clothings accompanied by my best sister!

Total Spending: $160

1 grey cardigan

1 I LOVE NY tee

1 brown long spag-hetti

1 black vintage vest

1 blue spag-hetti

2 hair band

2 watch

1 designed tee

FORTUNATE ALICIA

Women in IT (Technology) on 7 July 2008, Sunday

2008-07-14T11:29:00.000-07:00

HoHoHo!

I'm fortunate to take photos with Simon Brown - General manager of the Developer and Platform Evangelism (DPE) Division for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and other girls from different countries! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

Don't be envious! Everyone have the chance to met such a great man if you're determine enough.

Although, my team have lost in Round 2, SAD! To give myself some encouragement, This is what I said to myself : "Don't be afraid of losing! It is a step of learning more things. Well, we still manage to get into the TOP 12! Something to be proud of?". =D

I REALLY MISS PARIS AND THE FRIENDS I MET THERE!

I would definitely consider going back to take up the challenge again! 2009 Egypt

*Failure + Failure + millons of failure = Success
Let us move forward to learn more and we will do it one day.

Farewell Party (The time to say "Byebye")

2008-07-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, July 09,2008, 1.45am

Dinner & Farewell Party

The so-called "DRINK AND CLUB" farewell party was indeed a great experience!

I get to know all kinds of people all around the world. I would say, it was definitely an eye-opening for me=D

Arghh... leaving tomorrow night! That's really very fast. When I first reach Paris, I was like arghh, I don't like the life and the people here.

Day after days, when we get to chat with each other, slowly, I learned to be socialable and they are "NICE"!

I would Miss the people whom I get to know!

*Hopefully, they'll remember me

Just Us (Singapore Teams)

2008-07-08T16:29:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, July 09, 2008, 1.29am

Weather in Paris WAS REALLY COLD!

Finalist for WorldWide 08 ( BT Innovation Accelerator Program )

2008-07-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

"The creativity demonstrated by the competitors this year has shown that tomorrow's technology leaders are ready to apply their solutions to real-world issues," said Joe Black, director of Business Development for Emerging Technologies, BT. "The Imagine Cup Innovation Accelerator is an exceptional opportunity for young developers to explore the entrepreneurial possibilities of their software solutions. We are excited to offer our encouragement, guidance, and support to these talented students through comprehensive training sessions to help students bring their ideas to fruition."

The six teams chosen to participate in the Imagine Cup Innovation Accelerator program are the following:

Australia - Team SOAK (Smart Operational Agricultural toolKit)
Team members: David Burela, Dimaz Pramudya, Ed Hooper, Long Zheng

France - Team Well K'Home
Team Members: Regis Hanol, Gauthier Chanliau, Sebastien Warin, Jean-Noel Gauthier

Germany - Team PoinT-Power in Time
Team Members: Daniel Franke, Jörn Schindler, Vasilios Filippidis, Axel Ernst

Hungary - Team Digital Mania
Team Members: Ákos Kapui, Laszló Zöld, Bálint Orosz, Gergely Orosz

Slovakia - Team Housekeepers
Team Members: Marián Hönsch, Michal Kompan, Jakub Šimko, Dušan Zeleník

South Africa - Team Smile <- Congrats! Well Done =D
Team Members: Devin de Vries, Christopher King, Nabeel Nazeer, Nadeem Isaacs

Finalist for WorldWide (Embedded Development)

2008-07-08T09:18:00.000-07:00

Embedded Development

• First place: Singapore — Team Trail Blazers

Team Members: Pinto James Dominic, Shi Ben Yong, Hu Shuhan, Denver Lim

• Second place: TIE

Ireland — Team AcidRain

Team Members: Brian Byrne, Aodhan Coffey, Karl O’Dwyer

China — Team Wings

Team Members: Shibiao Xu, Junjie Li, Zhongjie Wang, Lei Yan

• Third place: Poland — Team Aero@PUT

Team Members: Piotr Kryger, Mikołaj Małaczyński, Jakub Pawłowski, Piotr Slęzak

Finalist for World Wide (Software Design)

2008-07-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

Software Design

• First place: Australia — Team SOAK

Team Members: David Burela, Dimaz Pramudya, Ed Hooper, Long Zheng

• Second place: Slovakia — Team Housekeepers

Team Members: Marián Hönsch, Michal Kompan, Jakub Šimko, Dušan Zeleník

• Third place: Hungary — Team DigitalMania

Team Members: Ákos Kapui, Laszló Zöld, Bálint Orosz, Gergely Orosz

Finalist of ImagineCup 08 (WorldWide)

2008-07-08T08:59:00.000-07:00

Next Stop: PARIS

After round 1A & 1B presentation to Judges:

Bold are those teams that are in for the July 05 Software Design Semi-Finalist Teams.

After 2 days of intense competitions between our 60 Software Design teams, the twelve Semi-Finalists have been announced. Tonight these teams will face off again in front of the judges, and tomorrow morning the six Software Design Finalists will be annouced on 6 July 2008!

Software Design:

Algeria - PolyGeek
Argentina - Useless
Armenia - Alpha Sphere
Australia - SOAK
Austria - BioMatch
Belgium - eCar
Brazil - Ecologix
Bulgaria - Atlas
China - UniqueStudio
Colombia - Green House Team
Croatia - The Wall of Balance
Czech Republic - DIP Disaster Prevention System
Democratic Republic of Congo - Neuro JJET Team
Dominican Republic - Environment_F1
Egypt - Creative Mind Team
Finland - Perfect hit
France - Wellkhome
Germany - PoinT
Greece - Team Protasis
Hong Kong - MEN
Hungary - DigitalMania
India - Novices@Work
Indonesia - Antarmuka
Ireland - parkIT
Italy - Shining Bits
Japan - NIS lab
Jordan - PSUT Jordan
Korea - Tree Talk
Malaysia - COSMIC
Malta - De Bugs
Mexico - Chicos Karel
Morocco - DreamTeam1
Netherlands - Four Elements
New Zealand - Team Phoenix
Nigeria - CarBurn
Norway - eBusters
Pakistan - Team VIEW
Philippines - Team 3*Pi/4
Poland - Demoscene Spirit
Portugal - (void *)
Romania - sm@rtDEV
Russia - Ignition
Saudi Arabia - Enviromate
Serbia - Cluster
Singapore - MamaGaia (MY TEAM)
Slovakia - Housekeepers
Slovenia - Ogreenizate!
South Africa - Team Smile
Spain - Windows Drive
Sri Lanka - Sasrutha
Taiwan - Environmental Soldiers
Thailand - SKE
Tunisia - WHAMTun
Turkey - L’orientalis
Uganda - Native Green
Ukraine - Best Future
United Arab Emirates - AUS Team
United Kingdom - ResolveEvolveSolve
United States - Sparx
Vietnam - BK MILESTONE

Results' of ImagineCup08

2008-07-08T08:42:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 08, 2008, 5.43pm

Result's of ImagineCup WorldWide 08 had just release out.

LINK: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jul08/07-08ICWINNERSPR.mspx

Arghh.. I'm kind of sad.

Why?

I was there at the theater watching the great grand annoucement. My heart just could not stop "Pumping" when it is "Software Design and Embedded Design" annoucement of Top 3.

I knew my team was not in the top 6 teams, but I would really hope "very mini wish" that would have any adverse chance to get award.

Like the Imagine Cup Innovation Accelerator program? - Just one of the many award

I feel ashame, that my team and I could have did MORE! I believe in our idea, I want it to be published and be implemented in Real Life.

Ever since when I'm young, there are many obstacle that I must face before I can achieve any thing. It's kind of tired.

Question would pop up in my mind -

Why is it so unfair?

Could I have been better?

I just could not make myself believe.

Microsoft Blog

2008-07-07T12:51:00.000-07:00

Monday, July 07, 2008, 9.50pm

Mr David Lim: Academic Evangelism Lead | Asia Pacific Region | Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd

Check out the "things" happening over PARIS
LINK: http://imaginecupfinalsinparis.spaces.live.com/blog/

Eiffel Tower

2008-07-06T14:56:00.000-07:00

Sunday,July 06,2008 11.57PM

Today, it was a great and fun day although I've lost my "CANON Camera" and my team, unfortunately did not manage to get into the top 6.

"TRYING TO COMFORT MYSLEF" we managed to beat 48 teams. Imagine that! =D

Througt this experience, I've come to know "QUITE" a number of different culture people during "BOAT TRIP" from South Africa, Korea, China, Taiwan, Croatia, Poland , Indonesia and many more! Isnt it exciting?

Friday,July 05,2008

2008-07-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

Today,Friday 7.35pm Paris.

I'm doing fine over here! My team and I had just gone through round 1A competition.
There was a power failure for the whole NOVOTEL PARIS HOTEL and we got delayed. Our application, didnt really went smoothly but lucky we still manage to complete in the nick of time! *PHEW

As for the presentation, it was really great. Judges said it was a 'good presentation'! Hahaha.

Tomorrow, I will be having round 1B competition. If my team manage to win the first round then we'll go for the round 2 (total of 12 teams left to compete) .

Then... If we manage to win round 2, there will be a final round! (Top 3 teams)

Try not to message me as my handphone will be used for demo purposes. Send me email instead! I'll reply asap.
=D

*The summer here was not even Eye's Glaring or HOT! It's super Cold~