February 17, 2013
They say 'A picture is worth a 1000 words', don't they? Well here you go:
Winks. By the way, you might have to click on the little icon or whatever shows us. I'm not that great with computers!
Will be back soon,
S.
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Work Experience
February 16, 2013
This is something totally unrelated to my day. But I feel the need to blog about it. I mean, it's a shame I didn't blog about it while it was happening. Oh well. As the tittle gives it away, this post is going to be about my experiences during work experiences. Or, "internship" to sound sophisticated!
Since I'm getting on a time machine back to July 2012, this is not going to be specific. I apologize. Wait. Why am I apologizing? Ummm yeah, it's going to be one large summary rather than specific experiences because I don't think I have the time or patience.
I had the opportunity to intern at Media Expertise International. I and another kid from my class was selected but he totally ditched after a week and another girl replaced him. Yup. That's a long story. I might tell you that later!
Anyways, we were supposed to intern for Harpers Bazaar Magazine but because it was all in Thai we moved to Prestige Magazine. There are about 8 magazines under this company but Prestige is the only English one.
What did we do there, people may ask? Well. Not make coffee! This was something my little sister kept on teasing me about. We made photocopies though. We did random and stupid things: watching movies, eating 7-11 junk in the corner, and what not! We even had a nickname for one of the worker: style.com Plus, we went on an interview with an upcoming singer Dara Loy. The messed up thing was that she was 25 but we looked older than her!
I have one story to tell. We were also made to go pay some bills at a studio and had to go by motorbike to avoid traffic. We got lost and had to walk around asking people for the way until we finally found the place. That was kind of like an epic adventure!
The most important thing that we did there, however, was write an article that was featured in the September issue of the magazine! The Spa and Savor Column that we contributed too were also featured! It felt awesome seeing my name on the magazine!
Needless to say, this was an amazing experience for me. I learnt so much in 5 weeks! I feel so fortunate that I've gotten this chance as I realize not everybody does.
The end.
No wait. It's not the end! I haven't gotten my letter of recommendation yet! That's another long story. I guess I need another post regarding this! We'll see.
Will be back soon,
S.
This is something totally unrelated to my day. But I feel the need to blog about it. I mean, it's a shame I didn't blog about it while it was happening. Oh well. As the tittle gives it away, this post is going to be about my experiences during work experiences. Or, "internship" to sound sophisticated!
Since I'm getting on a time machine back to July 2012, this is not going to be specific. I apologize. Wait. Why am I apologizing? Ummm yeah, it's going to be one large summary rather than specific experiences because I don't think I have the time or patience.
I had the opportunity to intern at Media Expertise International. I and another kid from my class was selected but he totally ditched after a week and another girl replaced him. Yup. That's a long story. I might tell you that later!
Anyways, we were supposed to intern for Harpers Bazaar Magazine but because it was all in Thai we moved to Prestige Magazine. There are about 8 magazines under this company but Prestige is the only English one.
What did we do there, people may ask? Well. Not make coffee! This was something my little sister kept on teasing me about. We made photocopies though. We did random and stupid things: watching movies, eating 7-11 junk in the corner, and what not! We even had a nickname for one of the worker: style.com Plus, we went on an interview with an upcoming singer Dara Loy. The messed up thing was that she was 25 but we looked older than her!
I have one story to tell. We were also made to go pay some bills at a studio and had to go by motorbike to avoid traffic. We got lost and had to walk around asking people for the way until we finally found the place. That was kind of like an epic adventure!
The most important thing that we did there, however, was write an article that was featured in the September issue of the magazine! The Spa and Savor Column that we contributed too were also featured! It felt awesome seeing my name on the magazine!
Needless to say, this was an amazing experience for me. I learnt so much in 5 weeks! I feel so fortunate that I've gotten this chance as I realize not everybody does.
The end.
No wait. It's not the end! I haven't gotten my letter of recommendation yet! That's another long story. I guess I need another post regarding this! We'll see.
Will be back soon,
S.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Valentines Shmurr
February 13, 2013
This blogging thing is getting real addictive. I guess that's a good thing right? I'm kind of obsessed with it now and just jazzed the site up a bit today. Notice the pink background, the Google Translator tab, the profile picture and info, and the search engine! I've also tried to add a countdown clock but couldn't figure out how to do it.
Valentine Days tomorrow. I know I already blogged a little bit about Valentines Day but I feel the need to blog again.
Here's IISuperwomanII's video about how annoying Valentines Day is.
Apart from that, this Valentines (or maybe a couple of days after), I'm going to ask a guy I kind of like out. Fingers crossed on this one. But its the 21st Century, why can't a girl ask a guy out? Also, if it doesn't work out I have nothing to lose. I mean, what's the worst that can happen- I get rejected and things become awkward. Well, just for a couple of more months until we're done with Year 12.
Will it be a happy Valentines Week, sad, or normal?
Will be back soon,
S.
This blogging thing is getting real addictive. I guess that's a good thing right? I'm kind of obsessed with it now and just jazzed the site up a bit today. Notice the pink background, the Google Translator tab, the profile picture and info, and the search engine! I've also tried to add a countdown clock but couldn't figure out how to do it.
Valentine Days tomorrow. I know I already blogged a little bit about Valentines Day but I feel the need to blog again.
Here's IISuperwomanII's video about how annoying Valentines Day is.
Apart from that, this Valentines (or maybe a couple of days after), I'm going to ask a guy I kind of like out. Fingers crossed on this one. But its the 21st Century, why can't a girl ask a guy out? Also, if it doesn't work out I have nothing to lose. I mean, what's the worst that can happen- I get rejected and things become awkward. Well, just for a couple of more months until we're done with Year 12.
Will it be a happy Valentines Week, sad, or normal?
Will be back soon,
S.
Half Term Break
February 15, 2013
As I have mentioned previously, or have I? We shall never know! Okay that was seriously lame. I will be having the so called 'half term break' soon. Most schools have like a week off during half term break but our school only has 5 days. Not too bad? Well, think again, cause that includes 2 days of the weekend and 1 day of Thai public holiday. I'll do the math for you. That leaves us with just 2 days of actually school leave. On top of that we are bombarded with work to do. This just sucks.
But on a more positive note, all I gotta do is cram like crazy for my exams and this time next year I'll be preparing for University: a new more fun chapter in my life, hopefully. Be Optimistic. Be Positive.
This was a fairly short post.
Will be back soon,
S.
As I have mentioned previously, or have I? We shall never know! Okay that was seriously lame. I will be having the so called 'half term break' soon. Most schools have like a week off during half term break but our school only has 5 days. Not too bad? Well, think again, cause that includes 2 days of the weekend and 1 day of Thai public holiday. I'll do the math for you. That leaves us with just 2 days of actually school leave. On top of that we are bombarded with work to do. This just sucks.
But on a more positive note, all I gotta do is cram like crazy for my exams and this time next year I'll be preparing for University: a new more fun chapter in my life, hopefully. Be Optimistic. Be Positive.
This was a fairly short post.
Will be back soon,
S.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Lying in Bed :(
February 11, 2013
As the tittle quite explicitly says so, I'm lying in bed as I can't go to sleep. Then again it's only 8.49 right now so I figured I'd blog.
It's almost Valentines day. For all single people out there, this must suck. I feel you. Laughs. Especially when 'couple and 'people in love' act so sappy and annoying around you. Doesn't it make you feel that if you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend then life is not worth living? It's ridiculous.
Anyways, moving on. In my previous post regarding university, I mentioned I will explain my chosen major. So here it goes:
For a whole now, my parents, or more so, my mother, has been convincing me to do Economics and Finance at university. Although I don't mind studying Economics and Finance, my heart was always set on something like Politics or International Relations. And I would have done what I wanted to do. However, what my mum (and dad and internet) had to say did actually make more sense.
Here are the reasons why I am choosing to read Economics and Finance at University:
1. With this major, there will be more job opportunities. I could work in Banks, Multinationals, the Public Sector, Ngo's, etc. The sky is the limit. I could also write about the economy. Laughs again. I could also go into investment as I would have learnt all the skills necessary for making smart choices.
2. If I choose to do International Relations, my only option is to work in the Embassy or Government. For working in the government, I would need to be fluent in Thai, which I am not, so that is out of the question. As for the embassy option, it takes a while to rise up the rank. To have more opportunities like working in the UN, I would have need to do Masters because a Bachelors degree is not enough.
3. That brings me to my next point.I can always do Masters in International Relations, can't I? And that would be impressive.
That's it for today people.
Will be back soon,
S.
As the tittle quite explicitly says so, I'm lying in bed as I can't go to sleep. Then again it's only 8.49 right now so I figured I'd blog.
It's almost Valentines day. For all single people out there, this must suck. I feel you. Laughs. Especially when 'couple and 'people in love' act so sappy and annoying around you. Doesn't it make you feel that if you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend then life is not worth living? It's ridiculous.
Anyways, moving on. In my previous post regarding university, I mentioned I will explain my chosen major. So here it goes:
For a whole now, my parents, or more so, my mother, has been convincing me to do Economics and Finance at university. Although I don't mind studying Economics and Finance, my heart was always set on something like Politics or International Relations. And I would have done what I wanted to do. However, what my mum (and dad and internet) had to say did actually make more sense.
Here are the reasons why I am choosing to read Economics and Finance at University:
1. With this major, there will be more job opportunities. I could work in Banks, Multinationals, the Public Sector, Ngo's, etc. The sky is the limit. I could also write about the economy. Laughs again. I could also go into investment as I would have learnt all the skills necessary for making smart choices.
2. If I choose to do International Relations, my only option is to work in the Embassy or Government. For working in the government, I would need to be fluent in Thai, which I am not, so that is out of the question. As for the embassy option, it takes a while to rise up the rank. To have more opportunities like working in the UN, I would have need to do Masters because a Bachelors degree is not enough.
3. That brings me to my next point.I can always do Masters in International Relations, can't I? And that would be impressive.
That's it for today people.
Will be back soon,
S.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Chinese New Year
February 10, 2013
It's very unusual for me to have two blog posts in one day but I forgot to say Happy Chinese New Year 2013. It'll be a short one though.
I'll say it properly in Mandarin. Or type. 恭喜发财 or 新年快乐。The first one is Gong Xi Fa Cai which I think means like may you earn a fortune or something along the lines of that. The second one is Xin Nian Kuai Le which means Happy New Year. Enough with the Mandarin lessons. Laughs.
So it's now the year of snakes. Apparently I was told something horrible happens during the year of snakes because snakes are known to be poisonous. Don't believe me? Well here comes the creepy part. The last time it was the year of the snake, there was 9/11. And the Wall Street Crash also happened during the year of the snake in 1929.
I happen to be born in the year of the rats. Since rats and snakes live side by side, I gotta be extra careful this year. Okay. Enough with this-whatever this is.
Anyways, this Chinese New Year I might go to China Town because there's like street food and shows. They closed the whole road and since I live near by, I figured, why not?
I'll let you know how it is. Until then, take care.
Will be back soon,
S.
It's very unusual for me to have two blog posts in one day but I forgot to say Happy Chinese New Year 2013. It'll be a short one though.
I'll say it properly in Mandarin. Or type. 恭喜发财 or 新年快乐。The first one is Gong Xi Fa Cai which I think means like may you earn a fortune or something along the lines of that. The second one is Xin Nian Kuai Le which means Happy New Year. Enough with the Mandarin lessons. Laughs.
So it's now the year of snakes. Apparently I was told something horrible happens during the year of snakes because snakes are known to be poisonous. Don't believe me? Well here comes the creepy part. The last time it was the year of the snake, there was 9/11. And the Wall Street Crash also happened during the year of the snake in 1929.
I happen to be born in the year of the rats. Since rats and snakes live side by side, I gotta be extra careful this year. Okay. Enough with this-whatever this is.
Anyways, this Chinese New Year I might go to China Town because there's like street food and shows. They closed the whole road and since I live near by, I figured, why not?
I'll let you know how it is. Until then, take care.
Will be back soon,
S.
University Stress and All That!
February 10, 2013
Okay, so incase you guys haven't figured out yet, I'm almost going to graduate high school. Well, maybe not almost. It's like a year and a half but I've still gotta think about university haven't I?
Speaking about universities, it's SOOO STRESSFUL like thinking about where to apply to. It's not just the course and country you gotta figure out but also the fees and finances. To all others in the same position, I sympathize with you.
Ever since I was young, I always knew I wanted to go abroad to study: the UK to be specific. Now that the time has come, I'm not too sure anymore. The costs are INSANE. I repeat, INSANE and there are like very few scholarships or loans for international students which just sucks.
I'm just going to try my very best in hunting down the very few scholarships that are available or try to figure something out. If not, I'm just going to take it as my luck and apply to the University of Nottingham's campus located in Malaysia.
Let me tell you a bit about luck and all that. I know some people think its stupid, but I really believe in something call luck and destiny. I'm not going to go crazy about it over here. All I'm going to say here is I will accept how ever things turn out, take it as my luck, and not feel upset about it. Cause you know what they say, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be.
About the campus in Malaysia, it is really not a bad option at all. In fact, it's a really good option.
1. It's well known for Economics and Finance, which is what I'm interested in. (It's a long story which I will mention some other time!)
2. The degree I get won't say I studied in the Malaysian campus. It will just say University of Nottingham. And that's like a really good University, so yeah.
3. I can spend a semester or a year in the UK. Or, even transfer after one year. The exchange program will enable me to pay Malaysian fees which is good. The transfer option, well, we'll see how things go.
4. I wouldn't have to worry about finances because it's affordable. By going to the UK, I would have to work to contribute to the costs. That would just make me stressed out and not able to enjoy my University experience fully.
5. There are a lot of Asians in the Malaysian campus, which is good. I will be able to mingle with them and there wouldn't be any problems of discrimination. I will also get contacts in Asia which is great with the ASEAN opening up.
6. I wouldn't have to cook and clean. Laughs. Not that good of a reason. Nope, who am I kidding, it's an extremely good reason.
7. Last but not least, I can come home as often as I want. I won't feel lonely. Home sweet home. I also have relatives there to help me out incase of an emergency.
So there it is. My list of reasons. I'm still not a 100% convinced though. Let's see. Till then, whatever.
Will be back soon,
S.
Okay, so incase you guys haven't figured out yet, I'm almost going to graduate high school. Well, maybe not almost. It's like a year and a half but I've still gotta think about university haven't I?
Speaking about universities, it's SOOO STRESSFUL like thinking about where to apply to. It's not just the course and country you gotta figure out but also the fees and finances. To all others in the same position, I sympathize with you.
Ever since I was young, I always knew I wanted to go abroad to study: the UK to be specific. Now that the time has come, I'm not too sure anymore. The costs are INSANE. I repeat, INSANE and there are like very few scholarships or loans for international students which just sucks.
I'm just going to try my very best in hunting down the very few scholarships that are available or try to figure something out. If not, I'm just going to take it as my luck and apply to the University of Nottingham's campus located in Malaysia.
Let me tell you a bit about luck and all that. I know some people think its stupid, but I really believe in something call luck and destiny. I'm not going to go crazy about it over here. All I'm going to say here is I will accept how ever things turn out, take it as my luck, and not feel upset about it. Cause you know what they say, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be.
About the campus in Malaysia, it is really not a bad option at all. In fact, it's a really good option.
1. It's well known for Economics and Finance, which is what I'm interested in. (It's a long story which I will mention some other time!)
2. The degree I get won't say I studied in the Malaysian campus. It will just say University of Nottingham. And that's like a really good University, so yeah.
3. I can spend a semester or a year in the UK. Or, even transfer after one year. The exchange program will enable me to pay Malaysian fees which is good. The transfer option, well, we'll see how things go.
4. I wouldn't have to worry about finances because it's affordable. By going to the UK, I would have to work to contribute to the costs. That would just make me stressed out and not able to enjoy my University experience fully.
5. There are a lot of Asians in the Malaysian campus, which is good. I will be able to mingle with them and there wouldn't be any problems of discrimination. I will also get contacts in Asia which is great with the ASEAN opening up.
6. I wouldn't have to cook and clean. Laughs. Not that good of a reason. Nope, who am I kidding, it's an extremely good reason.
7. Last but not least, I can come home as often as I want. I won't feel lonely. Home sweet home. I also have relatives there to help me out incase of an emergency.
So there it is. My list of reasons. I'm still not a 100% convinced though. Let's see. Till then, whatever.
Will be back soon,
S.
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