2+3 = 23

I just turned 23 years young recently. Despite much persuasion from my family that I should celebrate "the day" with a nice night out with friends, go shopping, get a facial ...in other words, pamper myself. I did not quite like the idea because of this concept of "the self".

Do you not feel that by celebrating birthdays is sign of Self-glorification, a means of boasting our ego?

Human society at present exerts a pernicious influence upon the soul of man. Instead of allowing us to live a life of service and sacrifice, it is highly competitive and teaches us to pride ourselves on our accomplishments. From early childhood we are trained to develop our ego and to seek to exalt ourselves above others, in the ultimate aim of achieving, self-importance, success and power.

Without a doubt, I do have traces of ego within me. I do have happy feelings when my efforts are praised, I do feel special when someone says I look pretty, I do think of myself when it comes to money issues, I do have attachments to material things...I am after all, an imperfect being. But that does not mean I should just allow my ego to feed of my imperfections...

Hence, what I propose to do (which is one of my New Years Resolution) is to tame that beast (the self/ ego). My first step of action will be to donate or do charitable deeds for the community in times of celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries...etc).

Update on Ms.Pek Lynn Lum

Its been ages since I last wrote in my blog. Although the writing stopped, life still went on...

That's so lame!

Anyway...

I have a check list to update (whats the point of writing a check list if you're not bothered to check it?!)

Part one: Education
As noted in my previous post...I'M A GRADUATE!! YAY!!
Though I have not been diligently improving my Mandarin and Farsi speaking skills, I have been reading up on current issues - i.e. news.com and starting the economist as well.
Our world is showing signs that it is crumbling down. This may be a scary thought for many business minded people but for others this breakdown of the world's economy and its effects is but a step towards building a new civilization...

Part three: Friends
Okay, point taken! I have not been effective in maintaining contact with my friends (I'm such a horrible person!)
Despite my inability to bug me friends, we have had a couple of interesting adventures...among them are:

-- My very FIRST musical experience - Phantom of the Opera with Jenny.

(Jenny do you have better pictures...?)

-- Rock Climbing with me fellow MASA-rians

I found out that I was afraid of heights when I was at the top! Shy man!

-- Chris Brown and Rihanna's Concert!!! Weeee...this is the highlight of the year!!! Right Diane? Right? Right?? :)

It was AWESOME!!~!!!!

Okaaaay...this Chris Brown and Rihanna excitement kinda drained me and killed my flow of thoughts...I'll add more on this later.

OMG this checking of check list of mine is very demoralizing especially because I havent done/ achieved anything I set out in June! CRAP!

A sense of fulfillment!

Five long years! It took me Five Long Years to complete my undergraduate course in Accounting and Economics.

Looking back on my journey, I do feel a sense of accomplishment! Though this success was met by many challenges foreseen and unforeseen, failures and victories, learnings and improvements, I do not regret choosing the path I have thread. In fact, the amount of time, money, effort, tears, Prayers, food and cruses spent during this time I should be happy that all the studying is over! But I must admit I already miss student life!

Things that I miss the MOST:

Studying at the library with friends - though our intentions were centered on studying, the company of good friends ends up tearing our concentration away from the books to (at that time) Friendster and blogging or simply chatting away as though we had significant topics to talk about.

Studying at home till the weeee hours of the morning - I love studying by myself in the comfort of my own personal space. With books and notes scattered all over the floor (an arranged mess) it gives me a sense of motivation and determination as that atmosphere is condusive for studying.

Writing notes - OMG! I love writting notes! I'm a feak when it comes to notes writting! I'll have different colored pens and tabs to indicate which part is important, very important and will come out for Finals. And OH don't get me started with highlighters!

Cafe for breakie and chit chat- Hmmm.....coffee! I only look forward to morning classes becasue I will get my wonderful freshly brewed cup of coffee from the Union cafe! And after classes/ lectures my friends and I will hang at the cafe to start our chit chat session before going to the library to chat some more.

Uni Toilets - Its very interesting to sit in the girls toilet becasue of the grafitti on the walls. I do not condone vandalism nor do I understand why people tend to be exteremly open about their feelings in the cubical...I however do find it interesting to read such things. This may be associated with me tendency to read in the loo.

Cute lecturers! - need I say more? >.<

Things I will NOT miss:

Not earning an income.
Racist people.
Group Assignments.


Last note before I end...

OMG! I'M A GRADUATE! YAY! ; )