Thursday, May 31, 2007
10:11 AM
-At Semester's End-
The semester is coming to an end, and I must choose my alliance. Should I go for marks or for friendship?
First of the alliance is my class, T1B1. Fated to be stuck with them for the next 2 years in FSV, I will have to work with them, for marks sake. There is a sense of Jealously and Pride in this bitter power struggle. People who hate mass commers, some of them hate my connections with the outside world. This alliance is filled with stonners, who can never understand the meaning of entu-ism (The ways of being entu). Like an orange in a sea of apples, I am currently just going with the flow, pretending to be a stone. But I am not alone in this alliance. Some are actually really friendly, but sadly this is the minority. For marks sake I guess.
Second alliance is with T1B1's rival class, T1B2. Total opposite of T1B1, these ppl are really filled with the entu spirit (Which T1B1 can never understand). It is these FSV people that actually provide the light at the end of the tunnel. This is where friendship and marks combine, where entu unites people. Count it my luck to be able to work with them for IS Issues and IAC. With such class bonds and spirit, Even I get jealous.
Last alliance is T1B1's worst enemies, Mass Commers. But not any mass commers, but the ones from the "Night trail gang." These people are like a well balanced meal of friends, from the hyper entu Jeremy, uber friendly Joshua (Tan), easy going Yichee and emo 大姐大 Chelmin. People I can count on. 95% Class (Mass Com) and 5% Spice (FSV), FMS courses hath no boundaries. This group is a living example of FMS unity. Even though im not in any of the same class, (HELLO! IM IN FSV) randomness always lets us meet in campus, and if the chance is right (Wednesdays) we'll eat together. Yay for FMS bonding.
With the 3 alliance pulling its bonds on me on all 3 different directions, where does my loyality lie? For now I am like an ambassador within FMS, bridging the gap between classes and courses (And it does not help that T1B1 is the bitchest class in FMS. Not my fault). There will always this regret of why I did not choose Mass Com, but maybe it's God's will for me to give the stonners life or maybe to stop the conflict between FSV and Mass Com. Am i the only one in this quest for righteousness? Its like a racial riot in FMS, and am I the only one that is colour blind?
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
8:43 AM
-Tuesdays, Love it or hate it-
Ahh Tuesdays have finally come again. That means no school, and that I can sleep till 9. Also the only time it seems im really free enough to blog. EDIT: Bahh I just received an email saying I have to go submit the hardcopy of the IS Issues homework by TODAY. Sian... Looks like I'll have to stop by school later. So inconvenient.
Yesterday I learnt that "Experimental film" is just an excuse of a film that does not make sense, a random film left for people to praise. Example would be someone were to randomly film stuff without any motive, pass it off as an experimental film, in class the lecturer will say: "So-and-so has highlighted the importance of the elements surrounding us. This is a good experimental film." LOL I bet even the director did not think that far.
On saturday I went with my family to my step-cousin's wedding. Not related to me by blood, but I was dragged along by my parents, who said we must give face to our uncle who invited us. I bet its because of the buffet dinner. The wedding was held at Fort Canning Park, a large patch of grass just above the fort. Surprisingly the seats area were not sheltered, and when I ask my aunt, she said I had little faith. We should respect God's works and have shelter so as not to trouble God to hold the rain. =.= Oh well, me of little faith.
Since I have (NOT) so much time on my hands, I'll go do a 20 qns friends quiz. I am now convinced a pet rock is the best option for me (NOT) and no my fav number is NOT 7. Yes I design acrylic:
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
10:15 AM
-Life can be so random-
Yesterday was a really stressful friday. First of all, during the Storytelling class break, we (T1B1) decided to buy Macdonalds. For me, even though I hate the food rationing from Macdonalds, decided to try the Grilled Teppanyaki Burger Shrek 3 set (Even though Jap theme has nothing to do with Shrek 3) to see if it has changed. If any of you can remember, they used to sell a burger quite similar to the Grilled Teppanyaki Burger. Revival of an old burger but this time under the Shrek 3 name? Maybe.
Well we told to MacDelivery to deliver at 12.15, just after our class. By 12.30, the guy had not arrived. Met Jeremy and Peici while waiting. Then out of no where, a taxi pulled over infront of the FMS block and OUT CAME THE DELIVERY GUY! Wow Macdelivery must be earning lots, using taxi drivers as GPS navigtion systems. With 15 mins left, we rushed through our lunch. The Grilled Teppanyaki Burger is quite good really, except for the fact that ITS SO SMALL! I give it 3/5, Worth a try but not worth the cost.
It was after eating that I realised that I left my ART folio in Storytelling class. Rushing to Ms Wendy (lvl 3), I told her my sitution and she was nice enougth to allow me to retrive it. Rushing to the lift, I met a few T1B2 ppl. In a rush, I decided to take the lift down and up again. Coincidently met Chel in the lift. At lvl 1, sh went out and in came Mr Siew. Haha already late for class and still can meet ppl. Finally at lvl 7, I rushed to the class and the T1B2 ppl were very kind, one even helped to pick the folio from the floor. Yes, THANK YOU T1B2. In the end I managed to reach Art class before 3.15.
For photography, we were to do take photos on people. The toughest workshop yet! Some photos I managed to take behind people's backs. But through some divine intervention, I met lots of ppl I knew today and that made my job alot easier. I met Ming, YiChee, Hui Ting, Jarrel, Issac, Valerie, Joshua S., Joshua T., Justin and Vignesh. Spammed a few photos on some of them. Then when time was going to be up, Jonathan, Kelvin and I decided to head back to FMS blk. I still left one portrait photo and lots of lighting photos. Then out of no where, my friend noticed Chel was walking behind. In exchange for chocolate (Standard currency for females), managed to finish up my last portrait shot. Then when we were heading back, I met Mingest again! This time, managed to take a shot for "People at ease". In the end I spammed the last few shots on Mr Douglas Kwon.
Wahh today met so many ppls. God must have had a hand in this. Also im cured by my friendship blues. Now I realised how many friends I have in campus I can rely on, and many more outside campus. So what if T1B1 is the bitchest class? It's only for 1 semester (I hope).
Ahh I would like to thank you for reading my long and lor-suo post. Here is your reward. A shot film by me on YCSS's DM Mr. Hon. Enjoy. (Yes I manage to make it, one day after I got back the DV cable)
Streaming:
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Download:
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More links soon
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
8:35 PM
-Card Stacking is fun-
Haha I just found something fun: Card Stacking. Ever since the Trybe facilitator training had a card stacking game, i've somewhat become addicted to it. Here is one I did before dinner, and after dinner.
There is something that is bugging me since yesterday, Friendship. Apprently the Friends test i've posted here came back with shocking results. Apprently on average, YCSS ppl knows 60% of me, FMS ppl knows 50% of me and primary sch friends who I have not met for years SCORED THE BEST (70%)! Arr im so ashamed... YCSS ppl we close for 4 years and u guys score a 60%? I was expecting a 90%. Even FMS ppl who I met for 1 month score a decent 50%. Xians... Maybe I'll do a 20 qns one this time just to be more accurate.
(Haha Chen just send me this old pic. Brings back memories)
Because of this thing, today morning I woke up in a bad mood, added on by class at 8. I tried to JUICE (Join Us In Creating Entertainment) up and managed to keep a positive attitude during Studio Production. This time I was assigned Director. Quite alright, really. The only stressful thing was that you have to shout standby cam, check the cam focus and angle, and finally take the video shots all under 10 seconds. I personally found it fun. Too bad it was a restricted directing.
I was tired from Studio Production and decided to take a walk with Kelvin and Jonathan to the atrium. Met Chel in the smoothee shop and finally got to repay her the chocolate I owe, in the form of a smoothee. Glad i no longer owe ppl stuff as I don't like to keep a debt (homework does not count). Ooh just remembered Shawn still owes me $25. Anyways was so tired I did not want to eat nor drink anything. But due to peer pressure, I got myself a smoothee and a food thing. I wish I had not. Read on.
The next class was Intro to film. I was SOOO sleepy. The smoothee and the comfortable theatre seats added on to my fatique. OK! Must endure. During one of the short films about Singapore graves, I FELL ASLEEP! Ahh first time I fell asleep in class. Ok it was hard to pay attenttion to the film. First, it was dark and second, it was in chinese so I can't close my eyes and listen. Yes I slept (It turns out so did the guys), and Ms Mel noticed. Lucky she allowed us to go out of the class to buy coffee. What a taxing day.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
10:58 PM
-Time is of the essence-
Phew now I have time to update this blog. I just finished a blog post for my assignments at my alter-ego (And better english) blog site: http://peanutbutterjames.wordpress.com/ I did a topic on the shrinking of McDonald's burgers there. Go check it out.
Today morning at 7.30, I met Fernando, Rachel, Amanda, Joycelyn and Vee Sheng at YCSS bustop outside. What were we doing so early in the morning? Well as usual my purpose was filming, but the true goal here was to give a cake (that rachel bought last minute) to Mr Hon, as he is leaving YCSS to be a Vice Principal in a primary school. Sad moment sia.... Anyways, when we entered the school, morning assembly had already started and as all the paths leading to the DnT Block can been seen by the entire school, we as a gang tried to walk quietly into the school from the side, but for some (OBVIOUS) reason, a few teachers noticed us. Stopping halfway and hiding behind one teacher's car, we slowly discussed as to what to do. The plan was simple. Quietly walk a group to the DnT block as though nothing happened. As I was holding the cake, I stood up and walked first, without looking back. Once I reached the side of the DnT block which can't be seen by the school, I turned back in horror to find the rest still hiding behind the car, stoning there. Pang Seh Kias
Anyway the thing went smoothly when assembly was over (They finally got the guts to move). Cookies and Cream cake was sooooo nice that im not reviewing it (also b'cause im lazy). Went for IS classes later and did my 800 - 1000 test essay. Surprisingly, I did not really refer much to the internet, just relying on my pure inspired words (If Turnitin says I was plagerizing im gonna say its others that plagerize me instead, and im the original source) After IS Issues I went to eat lunch with Yichee, Joshua T. and Jeremy. My true friends in FMS. Made me think about friendship. After IAC class I went to the library with Joshua S., Nurreen and Pamela. There they talked about class bonding and friendship. Made me think deeper. Im not gonna say why, but because of this topic on friendship, when I was playing Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On, I really felt like crying. Bahh im starting to feel the same way now... Not gonna say what made me sad on this blog. If you wanna know more pls msn me. This is not the right place.
Ahh Pictures! Now addicted to card stacks... Yup its done by me.
(Done by HWSS girls and me during the Trybe session)
Me solo
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
9:26 PM
No time to blog, need to do research on Political apathy by TOMORROW for a 800-1000 words essay... MSN me if you wanna chat.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
10:48 PM
A little something, have fun!
Create your own Friend Test here
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Jam Studios 2007
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1:21 PM
-My Savior-
(Shot taken during Photography class. Cool right?)
Nescafe has been my number 2 savior throughout this week, keeping me awake for my tutorials. (1st is Jeasus, no fight there) With major stuff like the crapboard and the written report for the podtard, my day light saving hour has been increased up to the point where now I usually sleep at 2. Bahh I don't even have time to update this blog.
Last night for SgNewWave I watched the Hong Kong film, Exiled. Mass Commers Jarrel and Joshua (Tan) joins us for the first time! Good thing they came for the 2nd screening and not the 1st. The 1st screening was really crap. Refering to my past rating for that, I gave that a 1/10. For this Exiled, a movie on gansterism in Hong Kong and how 5 brothers support themselves when 4 were ordered to kill one of the brothers. The sequence is so good and the fighting so cool that I give this film a 8.5/10. 1.5 short of the golden glory because of the blood splatter being a mist and cos the plot is driven by 'coincidence'. I recommend anyone who is not living under a rock to go watch it.
After the screening, Joshua and I decided to tag along with Jarrel to KFC, where he is meeting his friends. At KFC, I introduced a stress busting game (Mac) to Joshua. I wish I had not. Now Joshua is addicted to the game. Hope he plays in moderation.
Im so looking foward to joining FMS Society. Im now looking towards that to be my main source for cca points. Hmm the BAs and CHMs have recuitings... I hope FMS have their recuitment soon.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
10:50 PM
-God heals my nostalgia-
After my really depressed post, God has read my blog and given me a balance of good O' Friends to heal my increasing levels of nostalgia. Such a balanced example would be the people I meet on campus. Just today morning I met Jonstance (FMS) and How Kiat (YCSS), and in the afternoon Illias (YCSS) and Chel (FMS). Such a balanced diet. Also for events, yesterday was Rachel's party (YCSS) and today, went filming with Jeremy and Joshua (FMS). If I keep this going, im going to loose weight (aka nostalgia). Anyways, to remember such joyous occasions, lots of pictures have been taken too.
-Rachel's Party @ Shangri la Hotel (Full Album)
-Filming @ some ulu location
Bahh I have so many assignments to do. Don't talk to me about them. Lalala~ Im not listening...
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
9:21 AM
-Will the assignment ever stop?-
One month has passed since i've entered FSV and the assignments never seem to stop. Now currently I have 3 projects coming up. I have IS module, doing research on teens, Photography, taking photos on Nature VS Man made and finally Studio Production, doing an interview and demo show. Ahh the stress.
It also does not help that the studio production team, aka my class, is doing NO discussions whatsoever. Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Hmm maybe. My role in it are Cameraman, Liason Officer and Assistant Producer. All I have to do is to follow others orders. Not bad, considering that NOBODY IS GIVING ORDERS! The only 'order' i've been given is to find female hosts for the shows. Seems simple enough, except WHAT KIND OF TOPIC ARE WE DOING? Sheesh... you can't expect me to find a emo dressed girl if we are to do about the topic of ice cream. Sigh.... sometimes the things my class do, gives me nostalgia for sec school and FMS FOC. Man i miss you guys. We should go hang out someday.
Sigh yesterday some divine intervention helped abit of my nostalgia. First during class Jeremy Toh sms-ed me to join for lunch. Too bad my lunch is earlier than them... After school at the computer center, I met chel. Sigh, 2 points for FMS FOC. Then when im waiting at the bus stop for 154, who was to go take the same bus than Macy and Ryan. (Also noticed usha but nvr go sae hi) Lol one from 4E1, one from 4E3. 2 points to YCSS too... On the bus, who was to call but Rachel. Sigh got hit face first by nostalgia again. she was mentioning abt birthday party today. Sign meeting up with YCSS peeps. Hope this will cure my nostalgia.
Hmmm I just noticed im CCA-less... Ambassador interview got rejected. As expected. Also can't get much from SGNewWave as I don't usually write reviews. Now im hoping for FMS Society. I'll maybe join the new shooting club next sem. Now i'll try to help a few guys from around Ngee Ann and form a Billard Club. This is SERIOUSLY the only sport I truly like (Playing in aircon ^^) and I wanna see this formed asap to rescue my CCA points. Pls help support by going on the NP Forums and clicking on 'WCRC Tournament' or the 'Pool CLub?' (Oh BTW im classified under mcm, not fsv. Weirdness)
Sigh. Now I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. My CCA is so screwed. So what if there is 100+ CCAs? None appeal to me. Bahh i miss YCSS IT club. AVA in sec school is so fun. Now AVA stuff in NP is done by Radio HeatWave ppl. Sheesh I DJ tracks, not radio DJ. No point in me joining RadioHeatwave. Sigh Ambassador oso denied. KNN AMBASSADOR DENIED. Wah lau eh sia.... I was hoping for ambassadors to push my CCA grades up. Hmm I must go see a CCA advisor soon.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 12, 2007
11:20 PM
-Coffee served bitter-
Ahh woke up at 6... soo sleepy. 7.30, Met Vege at Jurong East and together we went to the Trybe center in Tampines. Ahh why are we going to the Trybe center soo early in the morning? Its due to this Dare to Dream Training to train us to teach others. I think this is the only thing worth missing the weekend morning for. Dare to dream is a programme that helps highlight a few of the many talents in a person and help him/ her in becoming a better person. Something like a motivational talk, except this really boosts ur selfesteem and is not boring. Really looking forward to teaching others on the 22 of May.
Ahh as about the previous post, during photography class my mom just randomly called me and told me she bought tickets to Spider-Man 3. Total randomness. (BTW abt photography, sry chel for wasting ur time) So the movie was at 9.30 and ended at 12+. Overall, the movie plot was alright and the CG was cool. The only part I didn't like about it was the camera pans and the totally random way of the black goo landing near Peter Parker. Other than that its not too bad... I give this 7/10
Hmm now im feeling mixed between sleepy and awake. The coffee at the Trybe center tasted soo weird (Probably it was the creamer. I demand milk grawr...) and was very acidy. Kept me awake the whole day but made me look like I was on drugs. Bahh I need sleep.
Oh I just remembered. I totally forgot to by flowers for tomorrow (Mothers Day). Ahh I'll think of sumthing.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
1:05 AM
-Bah its 1.05 a.m.-
Ahh tomorrow is a saturday, and when everyone is enjoying their weekend (AKA sleeping till 12), I have to go to Tampines for a Trybe refresher course and discuss with my assist director abt Project: Memories. Argg I should be asleep by now! The thing starts at 9 and thus I have to wake up at 6. Hmm maybe I'll finish this post on the train tmr (Oops TODAY). But meanwhile, here is some pics from today. Go figure out what happened today before I repost this.
Have Fun!
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Thursday, May 10, 2007
8:02 PM
-FREEDOM!-
Haha finally finished with my podcast and presented it today! Seriously dieded (Ppl's podcasts were 5-8 mins, mine was 2:30 mins) BUT I DON'T CARE ANYMORE! Finally got the thing off my chest.
The funny thing about intro to film is that although the lesson is fun and intresting (except stuff about Hitchcock), nobody seems to like the assignments. Like for example is the discussion board for "The Usual Suspect." Even though everyone liked the film, NO ONE did their discussion for the first 2 days. (even though its due 3 days after the screening, a.k.a. TODAY) Only yesterday did some posted, but cos i plan to go in at night and 'examine' the other's postings, MEL WENT DOWN! It was down even until i went to bed. Luckly i managed to 'bia' my work during studio prod break.
Another thing i dieded today was NP ambassador interview. The interviewer asked me my worse question: "Tell me more about yourself"
As a typical Singaporean, i don't know why but it is instinct to be humble when it comes to yourself. Thus dieded a second time in the same day.
Well, if randomness delivers death, random delivers friends! Today when im going to NP, I saw Jeffery, Majjetta (Crap i forgot how to spell her name!) and Joyce going to JC. They look so sian... i guess this is what JC life does to you. Then after NP classes, I saw Faizal and Uzair. They look crazyer then usual.... i guess this is what poly life does to you.
Polytechnic is like sec sch to me, except meeting LOTS of different types of ppl. I have made best friends and class bonded this quickly. Oops too quickly. Now for studio production im assigned under assistant producer and Liason Officer, the producer's sai kang and the ppl searcher. Oh well, at least im not a clapperboy. BUT KNN WHAT HAPPENED TO DEMOCRACY? Where is my voting rights? Oh well, like I said, at least im not a clapperboy so i should be happy.
During Studio Prod the lights just randomly went on and off, bright and dim. Looks like the studio may be haunted.
Waiting outside before Intro to Film class aka my D Day
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007
8:31 PM
-Argg my arm STILL hurts-
...But not too bad as yesterday. Now have no problem opening the coin pocket in my wallet, but opening the fridge door is too painful. The worse is bathing. Go and try one handed bathing. I think the hair left side of my head is dryer than those on the right.
But luckly its not too painful to type using two hands. Today I managed to finish my blog post for Storytelling (http://peanutbutterjames.wordpress.com/) and 70% of my podcast. Don't get me wrong, its not that i don't wanna finish my postcast, its just that i can't find much pictures on the internet thus im going to rip it out of the DVD tomorrow.
Argg I just felt another sharp pain... Just now i forgot and stretched my arm. It is a good habit to stretch now and then after excessive typing but not when ur hand is injured. Hmm i still dunno what is wrong with it. As it seems to be getting better, Im just gonna let it heal by this friday. After that if the pain is still there, I may have to go get an Xray.
Hmm tomorrow is IS day, maybe going to 'Stalk' ppl for my storytelling module. Ok not really stalk, but just to watch and observe 2 ppl. Another cool assignment from a cool lecturer. I wonder what the next one will be... Show and Tell? Haha we may never know...
Im feeling like doing Ms Mel's assignment on the film 'The Usual Suspects' A really nice film, filled with suspence and all... but dunno why no one has submited their assignments yet. Im gonna wait until tmr and see how others format their answers :P. Naaa im just too lazy!
Anyone wanna stalk with me tomorrow? Im planning to stalk after 3. SMS me bfore that. Remember to bring binoculars or telephonic lens! Haha jkjk.
Sorry no photos today. I was all cramped up at home. Promise there will be photos tmr okay? Bahh I have nothing better to do right now... So maybe im gonna sleep. YES SLEEP BEFORE 10! Will call a McDelivery for a cup of McCafe cappuccino first thing in the morning. If the steamed milk is cold by the time it gets to me, im so gonna demand a refund.
EDIT: Due to Terms & Conditions, forget it lah... not worth to buy a cappuccino at $5+. Apprently there is a $2 surcharge for every delivery order and Minimum order of $18 applies for Jurong Industrial Area, Changi/Loyang. I thought they were boasting "No minumium order." Haha I like the last term: Vanilla Cones are not delivered as the nature of the product does not allow it to travel well. The "Nature" means that it is too cheap to deliever. $2.50 for the delivery of a vanilla cone? I like to see them try.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Monday, May 07, 2007
10:39 PM
-Wahh my left hand hurts-
Today I have experienced life of a handicapped person, and boy it is tough! I can't even open my coin pocket in my wallet without experiencing immense pain. Maybe its due to me sleeping on the wrong side of bed? I seriously dunno. But what i do know is that my left arm maybe immobilized for a few days. Tmr if its still in pain im gonna have to get the arm sling.
On a brighter note, just now during Intro to film we watched 'The Usual Suspects'. A really nice show, something like Ocean 11 but OLDER and less effecty. Amazing film for a low budget one. (2 mil if im not wrong) I give this 7/10 (3 points minus due to complexity)
Argg its painful to type with one hand... Gonna post pictures. A picture speaks a thousand words so pls take that as my blog post. WTF? I got this msg when trying to post.... apprently when I re-entered blogger.com i also got the same error msg. It looks like something out of iRobot. Google taking over the world? Lol maybe...
Edit: Finally working... Now to add on to the pics im gonna post a screenshot of the error msg.
Crazy MCM ppl going to Poly in their sch uniforms. At least Joshua has a cool uni.... YCSS uni is CRAP!
Quest for the dounut!
My favourite cup. To type this post out I made my own Latte using Vietnamese Coffee Beans and the Viet way of making coffee. Verryyy Niccceeeee
Oh yea when im free, im going to do a food review section in my blog. My love for good food will never die.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 05, 2007
9:03 PM
-Empire of the Jam-
Blog Skin title: Empire of the Jam
Author: Jam Studios
Works Best With: IE7, Firefox and Safari
Finally finish with the layout of the blog. I personally made the background to give off a clapperboard theme. Also, I have done away with the laggy and useless tagboard and reverted back to cbox. (Do note that I re-used the one from my old blog and im too lazy to delete the old tags) I also replaced the welcome page with my blog page, thus saving the trouble of clicking on the links to read my blog.
Hmmm I think im procrastinating for my podcast... I seriously don't wanna do it. Im alright with presentations but podcast is not my thing (My voice does not deserve to be on air!). Stupid fad on podcasting, stupid Apple supporting podcasting...
Argg!!! Enuf on podcasts!!! Okies ive decided. Since I can't do it tomorrow and monday I might be too busy, Tuesday im going to do my podcast! Everyone pls help me keep this commitment!
Speaking of tomorrow, its my turn to do scripture reading. Normally I would like to read scriptures infront of the entire church but... usually on average scripture reading would be reading on a topic in a bible, which usually would last for around 15 verses, I GOT A 21 VERSERS ONE! Usually I won't complain but THE VERSES ARE SO LONG AND IM USING A KING JAMES VERSION! Im so scared im going to pronounce it all wrongly. There should be a Singlish version.... Take a look at my verses: Eph 5:1-21 (NKJV) It is just like all the V words in V for Vendetta.
Hmm this afternoon I ate at KFC to try out the Cheesy BBQ Meltz. Think of Cheese Nachos, pizza and KFC Popcorn chicken wrapped in a Roti Prata. That is what the Meltz is. Warning! For Cheese Nacho lovers only. If you don't like Nachos, the is going to be a waste of money as the nacho taste is strong but very little meat portions. But its worth trying once. U'll either like it or avoid it. I give this a 7/10
Another thing I noticed is their salad. Nicely put in a plastic container, the salad is nice and refreshing, apart from all the meat in KFC. (Like duh... they even have the word 'Chicken' in the Fast Food name) If im not wrong, the salad is the only thing that is not fattening (unless u put the thousand island dressing). If im not wrong, i may be addicted to it already. (8/10)
Speaking of addiction, I think I have rid myself of Lattes and have moved on to Cappuccinos. With a stronger shot of espresso and a hard to make 1cm thick layer of steammed foam milk, I may have found my one true love in coffee. Now the only thing left to do is to try Starbucks, CB&TL and TCC cappucino. It is a quest for the holy grail!
Randomness has touched my life again. First, at 11.59 pm on Thursday, Joshua S. called and ask about the homework due Friday. Go figures. Secondly, on Friday, during the Ambassadors interview thing, guess who I met then Vignesh and the guy from Red Camp. Thridly, when I thought I was going to eat dinner alone (It sucks eating alone), Joshua T. decided to eat Mac with me. THANK YOU JOSHUA!
Sigh... Im starting to love this new skin. COS I MADE IT! HAHAHAHA! Just joking. Its nice, but i've seen better...
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Thursday, May 03, 2007
7:49 PM
-A New Hope-
Haha I finally finished all 4 assignments and watched the film im supposed to do a podcast on. The film is "He love me, he loves me not", the best film I've seen for Intro to film (so far). I am not going to spoil about the movie, but I strongly advice EVERYONE who is reading this post to watch the movie. It is in the NP library. If anyone wants to watch it, call me along! (I know where it is located :D) I seriously want to watch it again. I give a rating 9.5/10! (0.5 short because it is in french XD)
It seems that copying homework in sec school (for 4 years LOL) has really thought me lots on homework management. With this skills bundled with me (Buy 1 get 1 free) I chiong all my assignments yesterday and today. Don't think I neglected my blog, its just because I was stressed out (Yes the calm jAM can get stressed)
Today I ate at the Alumni Building AGAIN (4 times total). This time I tried their Katsu-don (Halal). SERIOUSLY DELICOUS! Worth the $4 spent. Canteen 1's is NOTHING compared to this. I give this a 7/10 overall, 9/10 for food in NP! (Japan's katsu-don is still the best)
And YES! Photos! Now with more time on my hands, more photos! (Oh yea I have not named by phone... any ideas?)
Lights!
Camera!
Action!
Not forgetting our lecturer, all the way from Korea, Mr Douglas Kwon!
Yup all these were taken in the studio. Man I love that place... Oh yup Ambassador's Interview tomorrow! Wish me luck in 'tar-han'ing their lame games!!! XDXDXD
BTW new blog skin underway... Man it will take time to redesign a new one.
D3athjam
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
12:09 AM
-Just trying to survive-
Fernando just told me on msn; "wa lao u everytyme slp so late" Everytime sleep so late huh? I just realised that maybe something else is acting as my caffine. For me, Caffine = Mass Con
Nono I did not spell mass com wrongly, I am talking about Msn Mass Convos, where different groups of people chat about... NOTHING. Maybe its due to people needs affection from one another (Giving out FREE hugs! Anyone?) or just need to release to the public who likes who, I am always dragged into this kind of convos. Hmm... now my average of mass convos at one time in one day is 3. Yes 3 mass convos at once, spanning from 7pm-1am. Each with around 5-9 ppl in it, it always seems that it will never end.
DON'T THIS PEOPLE HAVE TO SLEEP? Lucky for me, I open my msn in my Windows laptop (It has no name... yet) and watch season 2 of prison break on PeanutButter. So most of the times whn I see meaningless topics in the convo that looks alot like gossip, instant mute. Only ppl who deserves my attention will get it. Im ok with gossip in a 1-3 convo but 9 ppl??!!?? Man I don't wanna know what u guys are talking about.
Woot just finished season 2 of prison break. Why do I have so much time on my hands you might ask? I don't. I have lots of assignments for this week. LOTS. 2 by Wed, 1 by thurs, 2 by friday and one really stupid podcast by this sunday. Ok I really have no intention of doing any of it right now. If im in no mood, won't my work be a load of junk? Maybe I can do it during labour Day.This might seem weird but I don't like this holiday. First of all, Tuesdays I have no school. Second, I can do my work peacefully without my bros disturbing me. Third, its a holiday for everyone, meaning my bros will be at home and I won't get the peace to do my assignments. Oh well, I must push foward!
Oh yea if i have time i'll design a new blog skin and convert my tagboard to Cbox. Apprently my blog is best viewed in IExplorer and tagboard best posted in Safari. If I have time, that is.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Thursday, May 31, 2007
10:11 AM
-At Semester's End-
The semester is coming to an end, and I must choose my alliance. Should I go for marks or for friendship?
First of the alliance is my class, T1B1. Fated to be stuck with them for the next 2 years in FSV, I will have to work with them, for marks sake. There is a sense of Jealously and Pride in this bitter power struggle. People who hate mass commers, some of them hate my connections with the outside world. This alliance is filled with stonners, who can never understand the meaning of entu-ism (The ways of being entu). Like an orange in a sea of apples, I am currently just going with the flow, pretending to be a stone. But I am not alone in this alliance. Some are actually really friendly, but sadly this is the minority. For marks sake I guess.
Second alliance is with T1B1's rival class, T1B2. Total opposite of T1B1, these ppl are really filled with the entu spirit (Which T1B1 can never understand). It is these FSV people that actually provide the light at the end of the tunnel. This is where friendship and marks combine, where entu unites people. Count it my luck to be able to work with them for IS Issues and IAC. With such class bonds and spirit, Even I get jealous.
Last alliance is T1B1's worst enemies, Mass Commers. But not any mass commers, but the ones from the "Night trail gang." These people are like a well balanced meal of friends, from the hyper entu Jeremy, uber friendly Joshua (Tan), easy going Yichee and emo 大姐大 Chelmin. People I can count on. 95% Class (Mass Com) and 5% Spice (FSV), FMS courses hath no boundaries. This group is a living example of FMS unity. Even though im not in any of the same class, (HELLO! IM IN FSV) randomness always lets us meet in campus, and if the chance is right (Wednesdays) we'll eat together. Yay for FMS bonding.
With the 3 alliance pulling its bonds on me on all 3 different directions, where does my loyality lie? For now I am like an ambassador within FMS, bridging the gap between classes and courses (And it does not help that T1B1 is the bitchest class in FMS. Not my fault). There will always this regret of why I did not choose Mass Com, but maybe it's God's will for me to give the stonners life or maybe to stop the conflict between FSV and Mass Com. Am i the only one in this quest for righteousness? Its like a racial riot in FMS, and am I the only one that is colour blind?
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
8:43 AM
-Tuesdays, Love it or hate it-
Ahh Tuesdays have finally come again. That means no school, and that I can sleep till 9. Also the only time it seems im really free enough to blog. EDIT: Bahh I just received an email saying I have to go submit the hardcopy of the IS Issues homework by TODAY. Sian... Looks like I'll have to stop by school later. So inconvenient.
Yesterday I learnt that "Experimental film" is just an excuse of a film that does not make sense, a random film left for people to praise. Example would be someone were to randomly film stuff without any motive, pass it off as an experimental film, in class the lecturer will say: "So-and-so has highlighted the importance of the elements surrounding us. This is a good experimental film." LOL I bet even the director did not think that far.
On saturday I went with my family to my step-cousin's wedding. Not related to me by blood, but I was dragged along by my parents, who said we must give face to our uncle who invited us. I bet its because of the buffet dinner. The wedding was held at Fort Canning Park, a large patch of grass just above the fort. Surprisingly the seats area were not sheltered, and when I ask my aunt, she said I had little faith. We should respect God's works and have shelter so as not to trouble God to hold the rain. =.= Oh well, me of little faith.
Since I have (NOT) so much time on my hands, I'll go do a 20 qns friends quiz. I am now convinced a pet rock is the best option for me (NOT) and no my fav number is NOT 7. Yes I design acrylic:
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
10:15 AM
-Life can be so random-
Yesterday was a really stressful friday. First of all, during the Storytelling class break, we (T1B1) decided to buy Macdonalds. For me, even though I hate the food rationing from Macdonalds, decided to try the Grilled Teppanyaki Burger Shrek 3 set (Even though Jap theme has nothing to do with Shrek 3) to see if it has changed. If any of you can remember, they used to sell a burger quite similar to the Grilled Teppanyaki Burger. Revival of an old burger but this time under the Shrek 3 name? Maybe.
Well we told to MacDelivery to deliver at 12.15, just after our class. By 12.30, the guy had not arrived. Met Jeremy and Peici while waiting. Then out of no where, a taxi pulled over infront of the FMS block and OUT CAME THE DELIVERY GUY! Wow Macdelivery must be earning lots, using taxi drivers as GPS navigtion systems. With 15 mins left, we rushed through our lunch. The Grilled Teppanyaki Burger is quite good really, except for the fact that ITS SO SMALL! I give it 3/5, Worth a try but not worth the cost.
It was after eating that I realised that I left my ART folio in Storytelling class. Rushing to Ms Wendy (lvl 3), I told her my sitution and she was nice enougth to allow me to retrive it. Rushing to the lift, I met a few T1B2 ppl. In a rush, I decided to take the lift down and up again. Coincidently met Chel in the lift. At lvl 1, sh went out and in came Mr Siew. Haha already late for class and still can meet ppl. Finally at lvl 7, I rushed to the class and the T1B2 ppl were very kind, one even helped to pick the folio from the floor. Yes, THANK YOU T1B2. In the end I managed to reach Art class before 3.15.
For photography, we were to do take photos on people. The toughest workshop yet! Some photos I managed to take behind people's backs. But through some divine intervention, I met lots of ppl I knew today and that made my job alot easier. I met Ming, YiChee, Hui Ting, Jarrel, Issac, Valerie, Joshua S., Joshua T., Justin and Vignesh. Spammed a few photos on some of them. Then when time was going to be up, Jonathan, Kelvin and I decided to head back to FMS blk. I still left one portrait photo and lots of lighting photos. Then out of no where, my friend noticed Chel was walking behind. In exchange for chocolate (Standard currency for females), managed to finish up my last portrait shot. Then when we were heading back, I met Mingest again! This time, managed to take a shot for "People at ease". In the end I spammed the last few shots on Mr Douglas Kwon.
Wahh today met so many ppls. God must have had a hand in this. Also im cured by my friendship blues. Now I realised how many friends I have in campus I can rely on, and many more outside campus. So what if T1B1 is the bitchest class? It's only for 1 semester (I hope).
Ahh I would like to thank you for reading my long and lor-suo post. Here is your reward. A shot film by me on YCSS's DM Mr. Hon. Enjoy. (Yes I manage to make it, one day after I got back the DV cable)
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D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
8:35 PM
-Card Stacking is fun-
Haha I just found something fun: Card Stacking. Ever since the Trybe facilitator training had a card stacking game, i've somewhat become addicted to it. Here is one I did before dinner, and after dinner.
There is something that is bugging me since yesterday, Friendship. Apprently the Friends test i've posted here came back with shocking results. Apprently on average, YCSS ppl knows 60% of me, FMS ppl knows 50% of me and primary sch friends who I have not met for years SCORED THE BEST (70%)! Arr im so ashamed... YCSS ppl we close for 4 years and u guys score a 60%? I was expecting a 90%. Even FMS ppl who I met for 1 month score a decent 50%. Xians... Maybe I'll do a 20 qns one this time just to be more accurate.
(Haha Chen just send me this old pic. Brings back memories)
Because of this thing, today morning I woke up in a bad mood, added on by class at 8. I tried to JUICE (Join Us In Creating Entertainment) up and managed to keep a positive attitude during Studio Production. This time I was assigned Director. Quite alright, really. The only stressful thing was that you have to shout standby cam, check the cam focus and angle, and finally take the video shots all under 10 seconds. I personally found it fun. Too bad it was a restricted directing.
I was tired from Studio Production and decided to take a walk with Kelvin and Jonathan to the atrium. Met Chel in the smoothee shop and finally got to repay her the chocolate I owe, in the form of a smoothee. Glad i no longer owe ppl stuff as I don't like to keep a debt (homework does not count). Ooh just remembered Shawn still owes me $25. Anyways was so tired I did not want to eat nor drink anything. But due to peer pressure, I got myself a smoothee and a food thing. I wish I had not. Read on.
The next class was Intro to film. I was SOOO sleepy. The smoothee and the comfortable theatre seats added on to my fatique. OK! Must endure. During one of the short films about Singapore graves, I FELL ASLEEP! Ahh first time I fell asleep in class. Ok it was hard to pay attenttion to the film. First, it was dark and second, it was in chinese so I can't close my eyes and listen. Yes I slept (It turns out so did the guys), and Ms Mel noticed. Lucky she allowed us to go out of the class to buy coffee. What a taxing day.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
10:58 PM
-Time is of the essence-
Phew now I have time to update this blog. I just finished a blog post for my assignments at my alter-ego (And better english) blog site: http://peanutbutterjames.wordpress.com/ I did a topic on the shrinking of McDonald's burgers there. Go check it out.
Today morning at 7.30, I met Fernando, Rachel, Amanda, Joycelyn and Vee Sheng at YCSS bustop outside. What were we doing so early in the morning? Well as usual my purpose was filming, but the true goal here was to give a cake (that rachel bought last minute) to Mr Hon, as he is leaving YCSS to be a Vice Principal in a primary school. Sad moment sia.... Anyways, when we entered the school, morning assembly had already started and as all the paths leading to the DnT Block can been seen by the entire school, we as a gang tried to walk quietly into the school from the side, but for some (OBVIOUS) reason, a few teachers noticed us. Stopping halfway and hiding behind one teacher's car, we slowly discussed as to what to do. The plan was simple. Quietly walk a group to the DnT block as though nothing happened. As I was holding the cake, I stood up and walked first, without looking back. Once I reached the side of the DnT block which can't be seen by the school, I turned back in horror to find the rest still hiding behind the car, stoning there. Pang Seh Kias
Anyway the thing went smoothly when assembly was over (They finally got the guts to move). Cookies and Cream cake was sooooo nice that im not reviewing it (also b'cause im lazy). Went for IS classes later and did my 800 - 1000 test essay. Surprisingly, I did not really refer much to the internet, just relying on my pure inspired words (If Turnitin says I was plagerizing im gonna say its others that plagerize me instead, and im the original source) After IS Issues I went to eat lunch with Yichee, Joshua T. and Jeremy. My true friends in FMS. Made me think about friendship. After IAC class I went to the library with Joshua S., Nurreen and Pamela. There they talked about class bonding and friendship. Made me think deeper. Im not gonna say why, but because of this topic on friendship, when I was playing Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On, I really felt like crying. Bahh im starting to feel the same way now... Not gonna say what made me sad on this blog. If you wanna know more pls msn me. This is not the right place.
Ahh Pictures! Now addicted to card stacks... Yup its done by me.
(Done by HWSS girls and me during the Trybe session)
Me solo
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
9:26 PM
No time to blog, need to do research on Political apathy by TOMORROW for a 800-1000 words essay... MSN me if you wanna chat.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
10:48 PM
A little something, have fun!
Create your own Friend Test here
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Jam Studios 2007
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1:21 PM
-My Savior-
(Shot taken during Photography class. Cool right?)
Nescafe has been my number 2 savior throughout this week, keeping me awake for my tutorials. (1st is Jeasus, no fight there) With major stuff like the crapboard and the written report for the podtard, my day light saving hour has been increased up to the point where now I usually sleep at 2. Bahh I don't even have time to update this blog.
Last night for SgNewWave I watched the Hong Kong film, Exiled. Mass Commers Jarrel and Joshua (Tan) joins us for the first time! Good thing they came for the 2nd screening and not the 1st. The 1st screening was really crap. Refering to my past rating for that, I gave that a 1/10. For this Exiled, a movie on gansterism in Hong Kong and how 5 brothers support themselves when 4 were ordered to kill one of the brothers. The sequence is so good and the fighting so cool that I give this film a 8.5/10. 1.5 short of the golden glory because of the blood splatter being a mist and cos the plot is driven by 'coincidence'. I recommend anyone who is not living under a rock to go watch it.
After the screening, Joshua and I decided to tag along with Jarrel to KFC, where he is meeting his friends. At KFC, I introduced a stress busting game (Mac) to Joshua. I wish I had not. Now Joshua is addicted to the game. Hope he plays in moderation.
Im so looking foward to joining FMS Society. Im now looking towards that to be my main source for cca points. Hmm the BAs and CHMs have recuitings... I hope FMS have their recuitment soon.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
10:50 PM
-God heals my nostalgia-
After my really depressed post, God has read my blog and given me a balance of good O' Friends to heal my increasing levels of nostalgia. Such a balanced example would be the people I meet on campus. Just today morning I met Jonstance (FMS) and How Kiat (YCSS), and in the afternoon Illias (YCSS) and Chel (FMS). Such a balanced diet. Also for events, yesterday was Rachel's party (YCSS) and today, went filming with Jeremy and Joshua (FMS). If I keep this going, im going to loose weight (aka nostalgia). Anyways, to remember such joyous occasions, lots of pictures have been taken too.
-Rachel's Party @ Shangri la Hotel (Full Album)
-Filming @ some ulu location
Bahh I have so many assignments to do. Don't talk to me about them. Lalala~ Im not listening...
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
9:21 AM
-Will the assignment ever stop?-
One month has passed since i've entered FSV and the assignments never seem to stop. Now currently I have 3 projects coming up. I have IS module, doing research on teens, Photography, taking photos on Nature VS Man made and finally Studio Production, doing an interview and demo show. Ahh the stress.
It also does not help that the studio production team, aka my class, is doing NO discussions whatsoever. Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Hmm maybe. My role in it are Cameraman, Liason Officer and Assistant Producer. All I have to do is to follow others orders. Not bad, considering that NOBODY IS GIVING ORDERS! The only 'order' i've been given is to find female hosts for the shows. Seems simple enough, except WHAT KIND OF TOPIC ARE WE DOING? Sheesh... you can't expect me to find a emo dressed girl if we are to do about the topic of ice cream. Sigh.... sometimes the things my class do, gives me nostalgia for sec school and FMS FOC. Man i miss you guys. We should go hang out someday.
Sigh yesterday some divine intervention helped abit of my nostalgia. First during class Jeremy Toh sms-ed me to join for lunch. Too bad my lunch is earlier than them... After school at the computer center, I met chel. Sigh, 2 points for FMS FOC. Then when im waiting at the bus stop for 154, who was to go take the same bus than Macy and Ryan. (Also noticed usha but nvr go sae hi) Lol one from 4E1, one from 4E3. 2 points to YCSS too... On the bus, who was to call but Rachel. Sigh got hit face first by nostalgia again. she was mentioning abt birthday party today. Sign meeting up with YCSS peeps. Hope this will cure my nostalgia.
Hmmm I just noticed im CCA-less... Ambassador interview got rejected. As expected. Also can't get much from SGNewWave as I don't usually write reviews. Now im hoping for FMS Society. I'll maybe join the new shooting club next sem. Now i'll try to help a few guys from around Ngee Ann and form a Billard Club. This is SERIOUSLY the only sport I truly like (Playing in aircon ^^) and I wanna see this formed asap to rescue my CCA points. Pls help support by going on the NP Forums and clicking on 'WCRC Tournament' or the 'Pool CLub?' (Oh BTW im classified under mcm, not fsv. Weirdness)
Sigh. Now I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. My CCA is so screwed. So what if there is 100+ CCAs? None appeal to me. Bahh i miss YCSS IT club. AVA in sec school is so fun. Now AVA stuff in NP is done by Radio HeatWave ppl. Sheesh I DJ tracks, not radio DJ. No point in me joining RadioHeatwave. Sigh Ambassador oso denied. KNN AMBASSADOR DENIED. Wah lau eh sia.... I was hoping for ambassadors to push my CCA grades up. Hmm I must go see a CCA advisor soon.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 12, 2007
11:20 PM
-Coffee served bitter-
Ahh woke up at 6... soo sleepy. 7.30, Met Vege at Jurong East and together we went to the Trybe center in Tampines. Ahh why are we going to the Trybe center soo early in the morning? Its due to this Dare to Dream Training to train us to teach others. I think this is the only thing worth missing the weekend morning for. Dare to dream is a programme that helps highlight a few of the many talents in a person and help him/ her in becoming a better person. Something like a motivational talk, except this really boosts ur selfesteem and is not boring. Really looking forward to teaching others on the 22 of May.
Ahh as about the previous post, during photography class my mom just randomly called me and told me she bought tickets to Spider-Man 3. Total randomness. (BTW abt photography, sry chel for wasting ur time) So the movie was at 9.30 and ended at 12+. Overall, the movie plot was alright and the CG was cool. The only part I didn't like about it was the camera pans and the totally random way of the black goo landing near Peter Parker. Other than that its not too bad... I give this 7/10
Hmm now im feeling mixed between sleepy and awake. The coffee at the Trybe center tasted soo weird (Probably it was the creamer. I demand milk grawr...) and was very acidy. Kept me awake the whole day but made me look like I was on drugs. Bahh I need sleep.
Oh I just remembered. I totally forgot to by flowers for tomorrow (Mothers Day). Ahh I'll think of sumthing.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
1:05 AM
-Bah its 1.05 a.m.-
Ahh tomorrow is a saturday, and when everyone is enjoying their weekend (AKA sleeping till 12), I have to go to Tampines for a Trybe refresher course and discuss with my assist director abt Project: Memories. Argg I should be asleep by now! The thing starts at 9 and thus I have to wake up at 6. Hmm maybe I'll finish this post on the train tmr (Oops TODAY). But meanwhile, here is some pics from today. Go figure out what happened today before I repost this.
Have Fun!
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Thursday, May 10, 2007
8:02 PM
-FREEDOM!-
Haha finally finished with my podcast and presented it today! Seriously dieded (Ppl's podcasts were 5-8 mins, mine was 2:30 mins) BUT I DON'T CARE ANYMORE! Finally got the thing off my chest.
The funny thing about intro to film is that although the lesson is fun and intresting (except stuff about Hitchcock), nobody seems to like the assignments. Like for example is the discussion board for "The Usual Suspect." Even though everyone liked the film, NO ONE did their discussion for the first 2 days. (even though its due 3 days after the screening, a.k.a. TODAY) Only yesterday did some posted, but cos i plan to go in at night and 'examine' the other's postings, MEL WENT DOWN! It was down even until i went to bed. Luckly i managed to 'bia' my work during studio prod break.
Another thing i dieded today was NP ambassador interview. The interviewer asked me my worse question: "Tell me more about yourself"
As a typical Singaporean, i don't know why but it is instinct to be humble when it comes to yourself. Thus dieded a second time in the same day.
Well, if randomness delivers death, random delivers friends! Today when im going to NP, I saw Jeffery, Majjetta (Crap i forgot how to spell her name!) and Joyce going to JC. They look so sian... i guess this is what JC life does to you. Then after NP classes, I saw Faizal and Uzair. They look crazyer then usual.... i guess this is what poly life does to you.
Polytechnic is like sec sch to me, except meeting LOTS of different types of ppl. I have made best friends and class bonded this quickly. Oops too quickly. Now for studio production im assigned under assistant producer and Liason Officer, the producer's sai kang and the ppl searcher. Oh well, at least im not a clapperboy. BUT KNN WHAT HAPPENED TO DEMOCRACY? Where is my voting rights? Oh well, like I said, at least im not a clapperboy so i should be happy.
During Studio Prod the lights just randomly went on and off, bright and dim. Looks like the studio may be haunted.
Waiting outside before Intro to Film class aka my D Day
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
8:31 PM
-Argg my arm STILL hurts-
...But not too bad as yesterday. Now have no problem opening the coin pocket in my wallet, but opening the fridge door is too painful. The worse is bathing. Go and try one handed bathing. I think the hair left side of my head is dryer than those on the right.
But luckly its not too painful to type using two hands. Today I managed to finish my blog post for Storytelling (http://peanutbutterjames.wordpress.com/) and 70% of my podcast. Don't get me wrong, its not that i don't wanna finish my postcast, its just that i can't find much pictures on the internet thus im going to rip it out of the DVD tomorrow.
Argg I just felt another sharp pain... Just now i forgot and stretched my arm. It is a good habit to stretch now and then after excessive typing but not when ur hand is injured. Hmm i still dunno what is wrong with it. As it seems to be getting better, Im just gonna let it heal by this friday. After that if the pain is still there, I may have to go get an Xray.
Hmm tomorrow is IS day, maybe going to 'Stalk' ppl for my storytelling module. Ok not really stalk, but just to watch and observe 2 ppl. Another cool assignment from a cool lecturer. I wonder what the next one will be... Show and Tell? Haha we may never know...
Im feeling like doing Ms Mel's assignment on the film 'The Usual Suspects' A really nice film, filled with suspence and all... but dunno why no one has submited their assignments yet. Im gonna wait until tmr and see how others format their answers :P. Naaa im just too lazy!
Anyone wanna stalk with me tomorrow? Im planning to stalk after 3. SMS me bfore that. Remember to bring binoculars or telephonic lens! Haha jkjk.
Sorry no photos today. I was all cramped up at home. Promise there will be photos tmr okay? Bahh I have nothing better to do right now... So maybe im gonna sleep. YES SLEEP BEFORE 10! Will call a McDelivery for a cup of McCafe cappuccino first thing in the morning. If the steamed milk is cold by the time it gets to me, im so gonna demand a refund.
EDIT: Due to Terms & Conditions, forget it lah... not worth to buy a cappuccino at $5+. Apprently there is a $2 surcharge for every delivery order and Minimum order of $18 applies for Jurong Industrial Area, Changi/Loyang. I thought they were boasting "No minumium order." Haha I like the last term: Vanilla Cones are not delivered as the nature of the product does not allow it to travel well. The "Nature" means that it is too cheap to deliever. $2.50 for the delivery of a vanilla cone? I like to see them try.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Monday, May 07, 2007
10:39 PM
-Wahh my left hand hurts-
Today I have experienced life of a handicapped person, and boy it is tough! I can't even open my coin pocket in my wallet without experiencing immense pain. Maybe its due to me sleeping on the wrong side of bed? I seriously dunno. But what i do know is that my left arm maybe immobilized for a few days. Tmr if its still in pain im gonna have to get the arm sling.
On a brighter note, just now during Intro to film we watched 'The Usual Suspects'. A really nice show, something like Ocean 11 but OLDER and less effecty. Amazing film for a low budget one. (2 mil if im not wrong) I give this 7/10 (3 points minus due to complexity)
Argg its painful to type with one hand... Gonna post pictures. A picture speaks a thousand words so pls take that as my blog post. WTF? I got this msg when trying to post.... apprently when I re-entered blogger.com i also got the same error msg. It looks like something out of iRobot. Google taking over the world? Lol maybe...
Edit: Finally working... Now to add on to the pics im gonna post a screenshot of the error msg.
Crazy MCM ppl going to Poly in their sch uniforms. At least Joshua has a cool uni.... YCSS uni is CRAP!
Quest for the dounut!
My favourite cup. To type this post out I made my own Latte using Vietnamese Coffee Beans and the Viet way of making coffee. Verryyy Niccceeeee
Oh yea when im free, im going to do a food review section in my blog. My love for good food will never die.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
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Saturday, May 05, 2007
9:03 PM
-Empire of the Jam-
Blog Skin title: Empire of the Jam
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Finally finish with the layout of the blog. I personally made the background to give off a clapperboard theme. Also, I have done away with the laggy and useless tagboard and reverted back to cbox. (Do note that I re-used the one from my old blog and im too lazy to delete the old tags) I also replaced the welcome page with my blog page, thus saving the trouble of clicking on the links to read my blog.
Hmmm I think im procrastinating for my podcast... I seriously don't wanna do it. Im alright with presentations but podcast is not my thing (My voice does not deserve to be on air!). Stupid fad on podcasting, stupid Apple supporting podcasting...
Argg!!! Enuf on podcasts!!! Okies ive decided. Since I can't do it tomorrow and monday I might be too busy, Tuesday im going to do my podcast! Everyone pls help me keep this commitment!
Speaking of tomorrow, its my turn to do scripture reading. Normally I would like to read scriptures infront of the entire church but... usually on average scripture reading would be reading on a topic in a bible, which usually would last for around 15 verses, I GOT A 21 VERSERS ONE! Usually I won't complain but THE VERSES ARE SO LONG AND IM USING A KING JAMES VERSION! Im so scared im going to pronounce it all wrongly. There should be a Singlish version.... Take a look at my verses: Eph 5:1-21 (NKJV) It is just like all the V words in V for Vendetta.
Hmm this afternoon I ate at KFC to try out the Cheesy BBQ Meltz. Think of Cheese Nachos, pizza and KFC Popcorn chicken wrapped in a Roti Prata. That is what the Meltz is. Warning! For Cheese Nacho lovers only. If you don't like Nachos, the is going to be a waste of money as the nacho taste is strong but very little meat portions. But its worth trying once. U'll either like it or avoid it. I give this a 7/10
Another thing I noticed is their salad. Nicely put in a plastic container, the salad is nice and refreshing, apart from all the meat in KFC. (Like duh... they even have the word 'Chicken' in the Fast Food name) If im not wrong, the salad is the only thing that is not fattening (unless u put the thousand island dressing). If im not wrong, i may be addicted to it already. (8/10)
Speaking of addiction, I think I have rid myself of Lattes and have moved on to Cappuccinos. With a stronger shot of espresso and a hard to make 1cm thick layer of steammed foam milk, I may have found my one true love in coffee. Now the only thing left to do is to try Starbucks, CB&TL and TCC cappucino. It is a quest for the holy grail!
Randomness has touched my life again. First, at 11.59 pm on Thursday, Joshua S. called and ask about the homework due Friday. Go figures. Secondly, on Friday, during the Ambassadors interview thing, guess who I met then Vignesh and the guy from Red Camp. Thridly, when I thought I was going to eat dinner alone (It sucks eating alone), Joshua T. decided to eat Mac with me. THANK YOU JOSHUA!
Sigh... Im starting to love this new skin. COS I MADE IT! HAHAHAHA! Just joking. Its nice, but i've seen better...
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Thursday, May 03, 2007
7:49 PM
-A New Hope-
Haha I finally finished all 4 assignments and watched the film im supposed to do a podcast on. The film is "He love me, he loves me not", the best film I've seen for Intro to film (so far). I am not going to spoil about the movie, but I strongly advice EVERYONE who is reading this post to watch the movie. It is in the NP library. If anyone wants to watch it, call me along! (I know where it is located :D) I seriously want to watch it again. I give a rating 9.5/10! (0.5 short because it is in french XD)
It seems that copying homework in sec school (for 4 years LOL) has really thought me lots on homework management. With this skills bundled with me (Buy 1 get 1 free) I chiong all my assignments yesterday and today. Don't think I neglected my blog, its just because I was stressed out (Yes the calm jAM can get stressed)
Today I ate at the Alumni Building AGAIN (4 times total). This time I tried their Katsu-don (Halal). SERIOUSLY DELICOUS! Worth the $4 spent. Canteen 1's is NOTHING compared to this. I give this a 7/10 overall, 9/10 for food in NP! (Japan's katsu-don is still the best)
And YES! Photos! Now with more time on my hands, more photos! (Oh yea I have not named by phone... any ideas?)
Lights!
Camera!
Action!
Not forgetting our lecturer, all the way from Korea, Mr Douglas Kwon!
Yup all these were taken in the studio. Man I love that place... Oh yup Ambassador's Interview tomorrow! Wish me luck in 'tar-han'ing their lame games!!! XDXDXD
BTW new blog skin underway... Man it will take time to redesign a new one.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
12:09 AM
-Just trying to survive-
Fernando just told me on msn; "wa lao u everytyme slp so late" Everytime sleep so late huh? I just realised that maybe something else is acting as my caffine. For me, Caffine = Mass Con
Nono I did not spell mass com wrongly, I am talking about Msn Mass Convos, where different groups of people chat about... NOTHING. Maybe its due to people needs affection from one another (Giving out FREE hugs! Anyone?) or just need to release to the public who likes who, I am always dragged into this kind of convos. Hmm... now my average of mass convos at one time in one day is 3. Yes 3 mass convos at once, spanning from 7pm-1am. Each with around 5-9 ppl in it, it always seems that it will never end.
DON'T THIS PEOPLE HAVE TO SLEEP? Lucky for me, I open my msn in my Windows laptop (It has no name... yet) and watch season 2 of prison break on PeanutButter. So most of the times whn I see meaningless topics in the convo that looks alot like gossip, instant mute. Only ppl who deserves my attention will get it. Im ok with gossip in a 1-3 convo but 9 ppl??!!?? Man I don't wanna know what u guys are talking about.
Woot just finished season 2 of prison break. Why do I have so much time on my hands you might ask? I don't. I have lots of assignments for this week. LOTS. 2 by Wed, 1 by thurs, 2 by friday and one really stupid podcast by this sunday. Ok I really have no intention of doing any of it right now. If im in no mood, won't my work be a load of junk? Maybe I can do it during labour Day.This might seem weird but I don't like this holiday. First of all, Tuesdays I have no school. Second, I can do my work peacefully without my bros disturbing me. Third, its a holiday for everyone, meaning my bros will be at home and I won't get the peace to do my assignments. Oh well, I must push foward!
Oh yea if i have time i'll design a new blog skin and convert my tagboard to Cbox. Apprently my blog is best viewed in IExplorer and tagboard best posted in Safari. If I have time, that is.
D3athjam
Jam Studios 2007
*****
