Last exam today!!! (Contract Law)
1 month of non-stop study will finally be OVER!
Hang in there!
:D
Friday, January 26, 2007
Friday, January 19, 2007
had my first exam today- tort. it was alright, prepared well for it but i'm not so sure about the actual performance during today's exam. was too tired and nervous- kept cancelling and re-writing sentences. but alot of people came up to me and said they saw me writing ALOT. haha! oh well next one to go is contract next friday. one down, one more to go. praise the Lord for having sustained me. :)
this is the verse that has kept me going thus far:
"The Lord is my strength and shield,
my heart trusts in Him
and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to Him in song."
- Psam 28:7
received a parcel from home 2 nights ago- oh happy day!!! :) :) :)
thank you my dearest family!!! biggest surprise: my dad sent me a framed poem which he penned himself, which makes it even more special. :)
anyway, looking through my old photos online now and it's depressing. put on 4kg since i got to the land of potatoes and fatty hall food!!!!! new year resolution: get back into shape. looked through stefanie's photos too; she's a really talented photographer. very artistic shots. i am inspired. :) so many things to explore and develop!
tired now, good night my friends.
-carol
this is the verse that has kept me going thus far:
"The Lord is my strength and shield,
my heart trusts in Him
and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to Him in song."
- Psam 28:7
received a parcel from home 2 nights ago- oh happy day!!! :) :) :)
thank you my dearest family!!! biggest surprise: my dad sent me a framed poem which he penned himself, which makes it even more special. :)
anyway, looking through my old photos online now and it's depressing. put on 4kg since i got to the land of potatoes and fatty hall food!!!!! new year resolution: get back into shape. looked through stefanie's photos too; she's a really talented photographer. very artistic shots. i am inspired. :) so many things to explore and develop!
tired now, good night my friends.
-carol
Saturday, January 13, 2007
My interests
I just read an article in The Guardian about Tips for Writers and Readers, by Zadie Smith.
It was excellently wrriten and it offered many incisive and thought-provoking comments about the craft of writing. He describes a great novel as an "experience of the world through a consciousness other than your own". And the writer's duty as "the duty to express accurately their way of being in the world".
And it got me thinking...
Do law essays count as good writing? I miss being able to express myself freely through Literature; being able to have a unique, flowing style other than having to adhere to the requirement of being "clear, precise and concise" in law essays.
I miss reading fiction and poetry. Simply haven't had the time or the luxury. I can't even remember the title of the last fiction book I read- Most of my reading materials nowadays are confined to textbooks, law cases, journal articles or online news reports. I don't read for enjoyment anymore.
It's something that I gradually realise- what I've given up over the years in the name of academic focus and success. My love of reading, writing, art and craft, music, French and piano lessons, sport (netball and volleyball) all sidelined and pushed away into a dark receptacle. And it's only now that these interests (and how I/society has repressed them) are beginning to re-surface. Now that I'm away from Singapore, in England.
It first hit me acutely during the "Talent Night" during the Christian Union House Party in Wales- it's not that the people here are more talented; they simply take the time and effort to invest in what they love- and it shows. I approached this girl who sings very well and she told me she started singing professionally when she was 15. Now this implies that she'd been singing for a really long time- She's that good because she'd been practicing for years. Another thought- How many of us in Singapore would actually pursue music as a career; what's more at age 15?! And this is just a sidetrack- Isn't it godly too? To invest in our God-given talents and grow them so that we can glorfy Him instead of burying them.
Then the next time was in Aidan's house- His sketches are displayed all over the house.. And I remember this conversation we had. He asked me, "Do u draw, Carol?" because I told him about sketching capsicums for art class. (Remember Hazel my dear sheep???) And it was a painful reply: "Yes, I used to... But stopped". "How long has it been since you gave up drawing?" "Since I was 14?" And it's the same story for writing- short stories and poetry, for music, for sport. How much of myself have I suppressed/given up???
All this random thoughts were ordered and reinforced while talking and sharing with Cheh last week. She told me she discovered a creative side of herself in Australia! She even bought a sketchbook to draw when she felt inspired! :) How cool is that! And yeah I'm so glad there's someone who feels the same way... About enthusiastically exploring our interests and believing they're worth our time and effort.
Yesterday's study break was spent doing some sketches and with the thought occurred to me "Hey i can do this!" :)
Post-exams break shall be spent watching Pride and Prejudice with Samara and reading a good novel.:) Or maybe even taking a short-weekend trip outta Nottingham.
It was excellently wrriten and it offered many incisive and thought-provoking comments about the craft of writing. He describes a great novel as an "experience of the world through a consciousness other than your own". And the writer's duty as "the duty to express accurately their way of being in the world".
And it got me thinking...
Do law essays count as good writing? I miss being able to express myself freely through Literature; being able to have a unique, flowing style other than having to adhere to the requirement of being "clear, precise and concise" in law essays.
I miss reading fiction and poetry. Simply haven't had the time or the luxury. I can't even remember the title of the last fiction book I read- Most of my reading materials nowadays are confined to textbooks, law cases, journal articles or online news reports. I don't read for enjoyment anymore.
It's something that I gradually realise- what I've given up over the years in the name of academic focus and success. My love of reading, writing, art and craft, music, French and piano lessons, sport (netball and volleyball) all sidelined and pushed away into a dark receptacle. And it's only now that these interests (and how I/society has repressed them) are beginning to re-surface. Now that I'm away from Singapore, in England.
It first hit me acutely during the "Talent Night" during the Christian Union House Party in Wales- it's not that the people here are more talented; they simply take the time and effort to invest in what they love- and it shows. I approached this girl who sings very well and she told me she started singing professionally when she was 15. Now this implies that she'd been singing for a really long time- She's that good because she'd been practicing for years. Another thought- How many of us in Singapore would actually pursue music as a career; what's more at age 15?! And this is just a sidetrack- Isn't it godly too? To invest in our God-given talents and grow them so that we can glorfy Him instead of burying them.
Then the next time was in Aidan's house- His sketches are displayed all over the house.. And I remember this conversation we had. He asked me, "Do u draw, Carol?" because I told him about sketching capsicums for art class. (Remember Hazel my dear sheep???) And it was a painful reply: "Yes, I used to... But stopped". "How long has it been since you gave up drawing?" "Since I was 14?" And it's the same story for writing- short stories and poetry, for music, for sport. How much of myself have I suppressed/given up???
All this random thoughts were ordered and reinforced while talking and sharing with Cheh last week. She told me she discovered a creative side of herself in Australia! She even bought a sketchbook to draw when she felt inspired! :) How cool is that! And yeah I'm so glad there's someone who feels the same way... About enthusiastically exploring our interests and believing they're worth our time and effort.
Yesterday's study break was spent doing some sketches and with the thought occurred to me "Hey i can do this!" :)
Post-exams break shall be spent watching Pride and Prejudice with Samara and reading a good novel.:) Or maybe even taking a short-weekend trip outta Nottingham.
Friday, January 12, 2007
family
Question: How did my family spent Christmas Eve? Answer: Big party!! An impromptu one at that. Amazing since the last time we had a big-scale event at Joy Court was 4 years ago?! During my parents' 30th anniversary.. log on to my sister's blog to see the happenings: www.dazzlyn.blogspot.com :) Wished I were home too; then again I had a very authentic English/French Christmas. I'm just glad that everyone had a great time. Hehe I can't wait to be back! Just 2 months to the Easter hols.. And I'll be going home in Summer too! Mum and Dad want me home for their anniversary celebrations.. Very special date: 7/7/2007. (But it's just an excuse for we miss you Carol. Hehe) - So YEAH it'll be a whirlwind of festivities each time I'm home sweet home- Kor's wedding on 31/3/2007! Exciting!!!!
Yesterday at Blackwell's I spent 10 pounds on 8 cards and a calender... All half-priced! I love the designs.. so pretty and some so nostalgic. So before I give them away to the blessed recipients, they'll be perched happily on my bedroom walls. :) I've put up my Paris paintings too. I love my room! Love hanging out in other people's rooms too! Haha.. Min brought back bak kwah! :D
K back to the books now.
Carol
Yesterday at Blackwell's I spent 10 pounds on 8 cards and a calender... All half-priced! I love the designs.. so pretty and some so nostalgic. So before I give them away to the blessed recipients, they'll be perched happily on my bedroom walls. :) I've put up my Paris paintings too. I love my room! Love hanging out in other people's rooms too! Haha.. Min brought back bak kwah! :D
K back to the books now.
Carol
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
coursework- OVER!
breakthrough- i finally finished all 3 assignments, with just 3 hours of sleep monday night.
was woken up by the fire alarm at 4am- on my first night back! and so worked all the way until the 4pm deadline. praise the Lord that i managed to complete it in His strength! im pretty sure i gave my understanding law reseach essay my best shot. :)
think im falling sick though- perpetual headache and feeling feverish.
last night i was feeling so hot- couldn't sleep even though i had stripped down to t-shirt and FBT shorts.
:( can't fall sick- need to prepare for exams!!!
Lord, give me a godly perspective on exams- i will do my best, for Your glory but my self-worth and identity is not dependent on how well i do! teach me not to worry; but in everything, by prayer and petition, to present my requests to You. and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
You are with me.
-Carol
happy to be back in hall, surrounded by people again! :) :) :)
had a very happy first night seeing friends all around, saying happy new year and inquiring how they spent the christmas break!
was woken up by the fire alarm at 4am- on my first night back! and so worked all the way until the 4pm deadline. praise the Lord that i managed to complete it in His strength! im pretty sure i gave my understanding law reseach essay my best shot. :)
think im falling sick though- perpetual headache and feeling feverish.
last night i was feeling so hot- couldn't sleep even though i had stripped down to t-shirt and FBT shorts.
:( can't fall sick- need to prepare for exams!!!
Lord, give me a godly perspective on exams- i will do my best, for Your glory but my self-worth and identity is not dependent on how well i do! teach me not to worry; but in everything, by prayer and petition, to present my requests to You. and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
You are with me.
-Carol
happy to be back in hall, surrounded by people again! :) :) :)
had a very happy first night seeing friends all around, saying happy new year and inquiring how they spent the christmas break!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Year 2007
"The Year"
What can be said in New Year rhymes,
That's not been said a thousand times?
The new years come, the old years go,
We know we dream, we dream we know.
We rise up laughing with the light,
We lie down weeping with the night.
We hug the world until it stings,
We curse it then and sigh for wings.
We live, we love, we woo, we wed,
We wreathe our prides, we sheet our dead.
We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear,
And that's the burden of a year.
-- Ella Wheeler Wilcox
This is a little late, but happy new year to all. :) And happy birthday to my dearest daddy.
What can be said in New Year rhymes,
That's not been said a thousand times?
The new years come, the old years go,
We know we dream, we dream we know.
We rise up laughing with the light,
We lie down weeping with the night.
We hug the world until it stings,
We curse it then and sigh for wings.
We live, we love, we woo, we wed,
We wreathe our prides, we sheet our dead.
We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear,
And that's the burden of a year.
-- Ella Wheeler Wilcox
This is a little late, but happy new year to all. :) And happy birthday to my dearest daddy.
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