Just now, you popped up in my mind and lingered in it.
It has been quite a while. I miss you, Xuxu.
Jio me out! Or I'll jio you out!
Friday, 30 October 2009
Thursday, 29 October 2009
BIOLOGY AND PHYSICS?
There was a late evening lesson yesterday all the way until 7.30pm. It was a Biology practical session; and the tutor had us complete a short quiz of 10 True/False questions on the topic of diffusion. After having completed our laboratory experiment, the tutor went through the quiz before letting us off at 7.20pm.
One of the questions states that diffusion is the movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. I picked False; and it turned out to be the correct answer. Diffusion - for the sake of clarity - is the NET movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
Another question states that diffusion takes place in a beaker of PURE WATER. I paused. This is tricky. By right, the particles all possess kinetic energy; and thus are moving about and bumping around randomly - and microscopically - at any given time. This indicates diffusion. But, on the other hand, this is a PURE solution we're talking about, and the water molecules are more or less evenly spaced out by default (and thus, there is no 'concentration gradient' to talk about in this scenario). I hesitated. Frowning slightly, I picked FALSE. And hoped for the best.
The answer is TRUE.
The whole class got it wrong.
Dr. C grinned knowingly. She was only too happy to be presented this opportunity to strengthen our foundation. "You see," She started, "this is one of the most common misconceptions that students have in Biology, even at JC or Uni level.
All particles possess kinetic energy, agree?" We nodded in agreement unanimously, and she continued, "Because of this kinetic energy, the particles are moving about and bumping into each other. How and why, then, can there be no diffusion occurring in a beaker of water molecules?" She asked.
"But diffusion is defined as the NET movement of particles down a concentration gradient, isn't it?" A fellow trainee asked.
"Yes, but this is the standard definition for diffusion. Look at the question again. Diffusion here, in this case, is asking about SIMPLE diffusion. The fact is plain and simple: Unless it's in a solid state where the molecules vibrate about it's fixed position, water molecules - in the state of liquid or gas - all possess kinetic energy, and thus, there will be diffusion.
Take for example, a stick of chocolate-vanilla ice cream. When the ice cream is in a solid state, the colours are separated clearly, isn't it? But when it goes into a liquid state, the colours get mixed together. By the same analogy, diffusion does not occur in ice; but there is diffusion in water, even though it's pure water.
Yes, all of you have been taught otherwise - that diffusion is the NET movement of particles. This is because it is the standard answer that is expected. Technically, though, it is fundamentally INcorrect. You need not explain to this level of depth to the kids at O Level standard, but it'll be good to clear this misconception that you guys here have all been 'brainwashed' into.
The underlying principle is: So long as kinetic energy is present, simple diffusion occurs."
My eyes widened in amazement. I've NEVER been asked whether does diffusion occur in a PURE solution. I might have thought about it once or twice, but only to brush it off after a while.
While Dr. C was explaining her case, something doesn't click.
From a Biology point of view, this case of argument is certainly right. In the solid state, water molecules only vibrate ABOUT THEIR FIXED POSITION. This is no moving about and bumping around of particles, and thus, it is right to state that diffusion does not occur in ice. In the liquid state though, water molecules move freely and thus there is diffusion. So, there is nothing wrong to state that there IS diffusion in a beaker of pure water.
From a Physics point of view, this case of argument seems a little flawed. I'm definitely not a Physics guru myself; but one thing I'm sure though: Energy is never destroyed, but gets converted from one form to another. So, based on this law, when two or more molecules bump into each other, doesn't a fraction of energy gets converted into something else? In the case of friction, part of the kinetic energy is lost in the form of heat, isn't it?
So, does it mean to say, if I leave a beaker of water TOTALLY untouched (so as to cut off any possible supply of kinetic energy) in TOTAL darkness and a lack of any elevation in temperature (so as to cut off any possible supply of heat energy) for millions and millions of years, will the water molecules gradually lose whatever existing kinetic energy they possess? So, then, will the water molecules gradually slow down their vibration/movement and, gradually, turn from water to ice - without any external interference? Hmmm...This is just, wrong, isn't it? Water doesn't turn into ice just like that.
Hmmm...
P.S. I had wanted to pose this question to Dr. C. But, you know, I do want to go home early one leh. Kekeke!
One of the questions states that diffusion is the movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. I picked False; and it turned out to be the correct answer. Diffusion - for the sake of clarity - is the NET movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
Another question states that diffusion takes place in a beaker of PURE WATER. I paused. This is tricky. By right, the particles all possess kinetic energy; and thus are moving about and bumping around randomly - and microscopically - at any given time. This indicates diffusion. But, on the other hand, this is a PURE solution we're talking about, and the water molecules are more or less evenly spaced out by default (and thus, there is no 'concentration gradient' to talk about in this scenario). I hesitated. Frowning slightly, I picked FALSE. And hoped for the best.
The answer is TRUE.
The whole class got it wrong.
Dr. C grinned knowingly. She was only too happy to be presented this opportunity to strengthen our foundation. "You see," She started, "this is one of the most common misconceptions that students have in Biology, even at JC or Uni level.
All particles possess kinetic energy, agree?" We nodded in agreement unanimously, and she continued, "Because of this kinetic energy, the particles are moving about and bumping into each other. How and why, then, can there be no diffusion occurring in a beaker of water molecules?" She asked.
"But diffusion is defined as the NET movement of particles down a concentration gradient, isn't it?" A fellow trainee asked.
"Yes, but this is the standard definition for diffusion. Look at the question again. Diffusion here, in this case, is asking about SIMPLE diffusion. The fact is plain and simple: Unless it's in a solid state where the molecules vibrate about it's fixed position, water molecules - in the state of liquid or gas - all possess kinetic energy, and thus, there will be diffusion.
Take for example, a stick of chocolate-vanilla ice cream. When the ice cream is in a solid state, the colours are separated clearly, isn't it? But when it goes into a liquid state, the colours get mixed together. By the same analogy, diffusion does not occur in ice; but there is diffusion in water, even though it's pure water.
Yes, all of you have been taught otherwise - that diffusion is the NET movement of particles. This is because it is the standard answer that is expected. Technically, though, it is fundamentally INcorrect. You need not explain to this level of depth to the kids at O Level standard, but it'll be good to clear this misconception that you guys here have all been 'brainwashed' into.
The underlying principle is: So long as kinetic energy is present, simple diffusion occurs."
My eyes widened in amazement. I've NEVER been asked whether does diffusion occur in a PURE solution. I might have thought about it once or twice, but only to brush it off after a while.
While Dr. C was explaining her case, something doesn't click.
From a Biology point of view, this case of argument is certainly right. In the solid state, water molecules only vibrate ABOUT THEIR FIXED POSITION. This is no moving about and bumping around of particles, and thus, it is right to state that diffusion does not occur in ice. In the liquid state though, water molecules move freely and thus there is diffusion. So, there is nothing wrong to state that there IS diffusion in a beaker of pure water.
From a Physics point of view, this case of argument seems a little flawed. I'm definitely not a Physics guru myself; but one thing I'm sure though: Energy is never destroyed, but gets converted from one form to another. So, based on this law, when two or more molecules bump into each other, doesn't a fraction of energy gets converted into something else? In the case of friction, part of the kinetic energy is lost in the form of heat, isn't it?
So, does it mean to say, if I leave a beaker of water TOTALLY untouched (so as to cut off any possible supply of kinetic energy) in TOTAL darkness and a lack of any elevation in temperature (so as to cut off any possible supply of heat energy) for millions and millions of years, will the water molecules gradually lose whatever existing kinetic energy they possess? So, then, will the water molecules gradually slow down their vibration/movement and, gradually, turn from water to ice - without any external interference? Hmmm...This is just, wrong, isn't it? Water doesn't turn into ice just like that.
Hmmm...
P.S. I had wanted to pose this question to Dr. C. But, you know, I do want to go home early one leh. Kekeke!
LOVE STORY
When I first played this video, I didn't really think much of it. It was until I put on the headphones, then did the beautiful contrast between the soulful cello and melodious piano blew me away.
What touched me more, is the fact that the father had made this music piece specifically with his daughter in mind.
FIREPROOF
Fireproof. "Never leave your partner" - this is the code of conduct among firefighters. At work, Captain Caleb Holt leads his men under stressful circumstances and his men follow without questioning his judgment. However, the same respect - it seems - could not be found at home. His seven years of marriage to his wife, Catherine, seems doomed for divorce. Neither understands each other. When told of the impending divorce, John - Caleb's father - challenges his son to hold off the divorce proceedings but to commit to a 40 days test called The Love Dare instead. Caleb grudging agrees; doing it more for the sake of his father rather than to salvage his own marriage. The first year of marriage had been great, but it went steeply downhill ever since. "Never leave your partner" - as Caleb soon realizes - this cardinal rule applies to marriage as well. But, is it still possible to clear the damages that have been done over the years? Or would he lose his wife and the marriage?
I bought this book last week. Ever since spotting it while flipping through a catalog some weeks ago, I've been eying to lay hands on this book. What I didn't expect is, the author is a Christian - and the love of God is peppered throughout the book.
Everyday, I would read in the train while on transit to campus. It takes an approximate of 30 minutes to reach Outram, and another 30 minutes to reach Pioneer. Effectively, I read about 1.5 hours back and fro. Today, I was reading this book as usual when I felt so touched. The way how Caleb came to realize his mistakes. The way Caleb realized how willing he was to face death to save fire victims, but yet not as determined to fight as fiercely for his wife's heart. The way how an atheist Caleb came back to Christ. The way how Caleb tried to mend the failing marriage by making sweet gestures, only to get rejected blankly time and again. The utter hopelessness and helplessness that Caleb felt. The way how Caleb gave his best, but yet hits a wall time and again. The way how Caleb acknowledges his weaknesses and learned to rely on Him. The hurt that Caleb went through. The way how Caleb lifts up his situation to Him. The point of total abandonment.
I was reading on bus 179. The eyes grew moist all of a sudden. Something shivered inside of me. I closed my eyes and felt, somewhere in the heart, the only one love that is greater than anything.
I bought this book last week. Ever since spotting it while flipping through a catalog some weeks ago, I've been eying to lay hands on this book. What I didn't expect is, the author is a Christian - and the love of God is peppered throughout the book.
Everyday, I would read in the train while on transit to campus. It takes an approximate of 30 minutes to reach Outram, and another 30 minutes to reach Pioneer. Effectively, I read about 1.5 hours back and fro. Today, I was reading this book as usual when I felt so touched. The way how Caleb came to realize his mistakes. The way Caleb realized how willing he was to face death to save fire victims, but yet not as determined to fight as fiercely for his wife's heart. The way how an atheist Caleb came back to Christ. The way how Caleb tried to mend the failing marriage by making sweet gestures, only to get rejected blankly time and again. The utter hopelessness and helplessness that Caleb felt. The way how Caleb gave his best, but yet hits a wall time and again. The way how Caleb acknowledges his weaknesses and learned to rely on Him. The hurt that Caleb went through. The way how Caleb lifts up his situation to Him. The point of total abandonment.
I was reading on bus 179. The eyes grew moist all of a sudden. Something shivered inside of me. I closed my eyes and felt, somewhere in the heart, the only one love that is greater than anything.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
AT LEAST 28?
Chanced upon this today.
Cool!
I had thought it's just a silly experiment; but it turned out to be a research that has been conducted by some UK experts, reported in BBC News, and the research work has been published in the European Journal of Operational Research. Guess the research is capable of speaking for itself afterall.
Anyway, we completed a module today. This means that, theoretically, I only need to go down all the way to Boon Lay only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! =)
Cool!
I had thought it's just a silly experiment; but it turned out to be a research that has been conducted by some UK experts, reported in BBC News, and the research work has been published in the European Journal of Operational Research. Guess the research is capable of speaking for itself afterall.
Anyway, we completed a module today. This means that, theoretically, I only need to go down all the way to Boon Lay only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! =)
Monday, 26 October 2009
ZZZ
She fell asleep (rather openly) during Bio lesson just now. Hey, it was already 6.30pm afterall; and she was still in school for lessons! In addition, studying plants has always been super-duper boring; what more with all the dunno-what-abscisic acid-auxins-cytokinins-gibberellins-blahblahblah PLANT HORMONES. Alright, fine, fact is: she slept little the night before.
When the lesson ended and she walk past Dr. Y, he chuckled and asked why does she look so tired this evening.
Gulp. HE SAW her nodding away? HE SAW???
When the lesson ended and she walk past Dr. Y, he chuckled and asked why does she look so tired this evening.
Gulp. HE SAW her nodding away? HE SAW???
Sunday, 25 October 2009
RE-POST
As we grow, we learn. We learn that if we want to enjoy the rainbow, we've got to put up with the rain. Even then, we learn that a rainbow does not necessarily always appear after each and every rain. We learn that ugly caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies, and that that innocent-looking plant is actually a vehement Fly Trap. We learn that a man's greatest battles are the ones he fights within himself. We learn that prosperity is a great teacher, but adversity is a greater one. We learn that the reason why we fall is so that we can learn to pick ourselves up. We learn that we must either find a way, or make one. We learn that man has never made any material more resilient than the human spirit.
AND we learn that we still have loads more to learn.
We learn that even the one person who wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken; probably more than once. The fall might even be worse than the previous. You'll break hearts too. Therefore, remember how it feels when yours gets broken and shattered.
There will be days when you wish the Earth would swallow you up. There will be nights when you dread the dawn of the next morning. There will be times when you raise your fists to the skies and rage blindly in helpless distress. There will be moments when you are so utterly lost and totally discouraged. There will be instances when you give your all, but are not reciprocated even the least.
You'll meet nice people. You'll make new friends. You'll fall in and out of love. You'll give and receive love. You'll dance through childhood, adolescence, youth, young adulthood, adulthood, and eventually, old age. You'll walk down the aisle. Someday. You'll gawk in silent awe at the little bundle of joy sleeping soundly in your arms. You'll derive indescribable and unmeasurable ecstasy from parenthood. You'll relish in the satisfaction and love in starting up a home and family of your own.
You'll grow. You'll make mistakes. You'll also learn in the process, along the way.
You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll get reminded of bad memories. You'll cry because time is passing too fast. You'll grieve because your heart hurts. You'll wonder why you did the things you did. You'll doubt whether the correct decision has been made. You'll regret things that you have done. You'll also regret things that you should have done. You'll be so very disappointed by people - even those whom you had loved, trusted, cared deeply for, and was willing to give up anything for. You'll eventually lose someone you love dearly. Very much.
So, find joy in everything; even the simplest things. And when you've found it, don't let it go so easily.
Share aplenty. Communicate openly. Apologize readily. Forgive sincerely. Forget quickly. Move on steadily. Bounce back resiliently.
Take too many pictures. Smile too much. Laugh too heartily. Love too truly with all your heart. Love like you've never been hurt before. Love others like you love yourself.
Life's too short to make all the mistakes life has to offer. Therefore, learn from everywhere. While you're at it, learn as much as you possibly can. Learn from mistakes - both yours and others'. It's okay to lose everything, even wealth or friends or pride or dignity; just don't lose your own moral values, integrity, and self-esteem. Do anything you want, as long as it's not against your conscience and morality.
Let go of the trivialities. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. Exploit the negatives in life and extract something good from it. There is always a positive in every negative. Laugh at yourself. Muse at your own clumsiness and embarrassment. Poke fun at others. Play a harmless prank. Build a rapport.
Look on the bright side. Dwell in happiness. Soak in gratitude. Never forsake thankfulness and humility. Don't forget who you are and where you come from. Have a sound estimation of yourself. Have self-awareness. Eat the humble pie occasionally. Know where you stand always.
Don't lose yourself. Don't lose your inner child, your inner self. There's no need to fit in with the norm or go along with the crowd. Don't be easily influenced. Be daring. Be independent. Be yourself. Be real.
Be real to yourself. Be real to other people and everyone else.
Every sixty seconds you spend being upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that life will end; be afraid that it has never truly began!
____________________________________________________________
I've been feeling vexed and troubled; praying and thinking hard for an instantaneous miracle and immediate solution to pop into my head. I can be quite impatient. Come to think of it, this is an understatement. I've always hated waiting and dilly-dallying. I always want INSTANT; almost to a fault.
One thing I like about blogs is the archives. It is like a storage, second only to the brain. It's only human tendency to forget what we once thought/wrote/spoke. Browsing through some random entries, it almost seemed like the face behind some entries is another person.
I recalled some old lame jokes which I used to tell; I recall the embarrassing trip to the Gents back in NUS; I recalled my horrid Chinese and how I once called Stingrays as Flat Fish (扁鱼); I recalled my Periodic Table babies; I recalled the exotic Jim. These entries tickle my funny bone; but some other entries make me feel silly or childish. At times, I do feel tempted to delete off such entries, but I don't wish to remember only the good and not the bad.
I don't claim all credits for the above re-posted 'essay'. I read this off from somewhere which I've forgotten, and added in a fair lot of my own "comments" before re-posting it in my own blog here back in June 2008. At times like now, revisiting these old entries and finding encouragement in them; it's just... Wow.
True to the words, this year has been an adventure. Grace and her family left, I got so attached and still miss my ee-ya-ee-ya-oh occasionally even till today. I had LASIK. I sort of entered the workforce. I went up, and I came down hard. I had a very horrible 4 months; during which I could take it no longer and totally broke down in campus after lessons towards the end of the semester - a first and a once. Dr. A doubled up as a counselor that day.
I cried; I closed up; I bit. I fought a lot. Hurt, disappointed, felt rejected, not good enough, and angry. From all sources.
It was a horrible time. Everything was downright bad - both personal life and impersonal life. In one area, I had wanted to get out. The relationship felt as though it has been broken beyond repair. But an urge said to stay. Somehow, over time, things changed - which I hadn't thought possible; and most importantly, I changed too, I think. In ways more than one.
For one, I only knew something inside has changed that day when I shared my innermost thought and insecurity. I would have cried buckets; in fact, I expected it. But when it didn't come - albeit however horrible and sad I felt right there and then - I got worried; fretting whether have I gotten too used to circumstances that I've gone numb. It is only recently then I realized that a toddler cries whenever he's wants his milk, but a 5-year-old doesn't and shouldn't. People grow.
For now, I think I poke too much fun and play too many pranks. I think I smile too much and laugh too loud; though ungraceful as it might sound, but I'm enjoying every moment of it. For, who by worrying, would add a cubit to their stature? If I'm vexed and keep brainstorming of an instantaneous solution that is nowhere to be seen, the problems exist. If I'm laughing away, the same problems still exist.
For, be anxious for nothing, but in prayers and supplications.
AND we learn that we still have loads more to learn.
We learn that even the one person who wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken; probably more than once. The fall might even be worse than the previous. You'll break hearts too. Therefore, remember how it feels when yours gets broken and shattered.
There will be days when you wish the Earth would swallow you up. There will be nights when you dread the dawn of the next morning. There will be times when you raise your fists to the skies and rage blindly in helpless distress. There will be moments when you are so utterly lost and totally discouraged. There will be instances when you give your all, but are not reciprocated even the least.
You'll meet nice people. You'll make new friends. You'll fall in and out of love. You'll give and receive love. You'll dance through childhood, adolescence, youth, young adulthood, adulthood, and eventually, old age. You'll walk down the aisle. Someday. You'll gawk in silent awe at the little bundle of joy sleeping soundly in your arms. You'll derive indescribable and unmeasurable ecstasy from parenthood. You'll relish in the satisfaction and love in starting up a home and family of your own.
You'll grow. You'll make mistakes. You'll also learn in the process, along the way.
You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll get reminded of bad memories. You'll cry because time is passing too fast. You'll grieve because your heart hurts. You'll wonder why you did the things you did. You'll doubt whether the correct decision has been made. You'll regret things that you have done. You'll also regret things that you should have done. You'll be so very disappointed by people - even those whom you had loved, trusted, cared deeply for, and was willing to give up anything for. You'll eventually lose someone you love dearly. Very much.
So, find joy in everything; even the simplest things. And when you've found it, don't let it go so easily.
Share aplenty. Communicate openly. Apologize readily. Forgive sincerely. Forget quickly. Move on steadily. Bounce back resiliently.
Take too many pictures. Smile too much. Laugh too heartily. Love too truly with all your heart. Love like you've never been hurt before. Love others like you love yourself.
Life's too short to make all the mistakes life has to offer. Therefore, learn from everywhere. While you're at it, learn as much as you possibly can. Learn from mistakes - both yours and others'. It's okay to lose everything, even wealth or friends or pride or dignity; just don't lose your own moral values, integrity, and self-esteem. Do anything you want, as long as it's not against your conscience and morality.
Let go of the trivialities. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. Exploit the negatives in life and extract something good from it. There is always a positive in every negative. Laugh at yourself. Muse at your own clumsiness and embarrassment. Poke fun at others. Play a harmless prank. Build a rapport.
Look on the bright side. Dwell in happiness. Soak in gratitude. Never forsake thankfulness and humility. Don't forget who you are and where you come from. Have a sound estimation of yourself. Have self-awareness. Eat the humble pie occasionally. Know where you stand always.
Don't lose yourself. Don't lose your inner child, your inner self. There's no need to fit in with the norm or go along with the crowd. Don't be easily influenced. Be daring. Be independent. Be yourself. Be real.
Be real to yourself. Be real to other people and everyone else.
Every sixty seconds you spend being upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that life will end; be afraid that it has never truly began!
____________________________________________________________
I've been feeling vexed and troubled; praying and thinking hard for an instantaneous miracle and immediate solution to pop into my head. I can be quite impatient. Come to think of it, this is an understatement. I've always hated waiting and dilly-dallying. I always want INSTANT; almost to a fault.
One thing I like about blogs is the archives. It is like a storage, second only to the brain. It's only human tendency to forget what we once thought/wrote/spoke. Browsing through some random entries, it almost seemed like the face behind some entries is another person.
I recalled some old lame jokes which I used to tell; I recall the embarrassing trip to the Gents back in NUS; I recalled my horrid Chinese and how I once called Stingrays as Flat Fish (扁鱼); I recalled my Periodic Table babies; I recalled the exotic Jim. These entries tickle my funny bone; but some other entries make me feel silly or childish. At times, I do feel tempted to delete off such entries, but I don't wish to remember only the good and not the bad.
I don't claim all credits for the above re-posted 'essay'. I read this off from somewhere which I've forgotten, and added in a fair lot of my own "comments" before re-posting it in my own blog here back in June 2008. At times like now, revisiting these old entries and finding encouragement in them; it's just... Wow.
True to the words, this year has been an adventure. Grace and her family left, I got so attached and still miss my ee-ya-ee-ya-oh occasionally even till today. I had LASIK. I sort of entered the workforce. I went up, and I came down hard. I had a very horrible 4 months; during which I could take it no longer and totally broke down in campus after lessons towards the end of the semester - a first and a once. Dr. A doubled up as a counselor that day.
I cried; I closed up; I bit. I fought a lot. Hurt, disappointed, felt rejected, not good enough, and angry. From all sources.
It was a horrible time. Everything was downright bad - both personal life and impersonal life. In one area, I had wanted to get out. The relationship felt as though it has been broken beyond repair. But an urge said to stay. Somehow, over time, things changed - which I hadn't thought possible; and most importantly, I changed too, I think. In ways more than one.
For one, I only knew something inside has changed that day when I shared my innermost thought and insecurity. I would have cried buckets; in fact, I expected it. But when it didn't come - albeit however horrible and sad I felt right there and then - I got worried; fretting whether have I gotten too used to circumstances that I've gone numb. It is only recently then I realized that a toddler cries whenever he's wants his milk, but a 5-year-old doesn't and shouldn't. People grow.
For now, I think I poke too much fun and play too many pranks. I think I smile too much and laugh too loud; though ungraceful as it might sound, but I'm enjoying every moment of it. For, who by worrying, would add a cubit to their stature? If I'm vexed and keep brainstorming of an instantaneous solution that is nowhere to be seen, the problems exist. If I'm laughing away, the same problems still exist.
For, be anxious for nothing, but in prayers and supplications.
DO-RE-MI
I think this is truly awesome!
For reasons which I shall keep to myself, I really think we should have something like this in Singapore.
Anyway, there's going to be a phenomenal match tonight!
No prize for guess which team I'm rooting for. =)
Friday, 23 October 2009
LOOT
My loot for the day!
It had truly been rather unintentional. All I had wanted to do is to get a gift from Mini Toons. Miraculously, I somehow found myself in the neighbouring bookstore. The next thing I know, I was at the counter settling the payment. And lo and behold! These books become my possession from henceforth.
Weird, isn't it?
Anyway, they are quite a steal! They cost $39.53 in total!
I was so spoilt for choice in the bookstore just now. I had initially planned for only one. Then I caught sight of another one; then another one; and another one; and another one. Finally, the list got painstakingly trimmed down to the above three.
I had wanted to get one of those John C. Maxwell books. But the prices are a tad too steep for my budget.
I'm a happy lady today.
This reminds me: I've set a resolution for myself to buy only one book per month at most. These three books shall last me all the way into December! Do me a favour: slap my hands if you catch me purchasing any books for myself before 2010. BUDGET!
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