Despite knowing that examinations are coming, I'm feeling relaxed (Probably mixed it up with being lazy) and chirpy. I can't help but smile when I'm listening to this
Sun is shinin' in the sky There ain't a cloud in sight, it's stopped rainin' Everybody's in their play and don't you know It's a beautiful new day
Makes me want to watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind again
I'm not dead. Well, not yet. Neither will it be soon. Anyway, life has been rather busy which explains the lack of updates. I have broken into my iPhone and I would say that it has been rather helpful in my life. At least I get something to read on my bus rides home (Journals, news, miscellaneous information). I enjoy reading the news but I don't like the idea of spreading it out wide on a bus then pour through it. Not to forget on the days when I reach home late and all that I can think of is for bedtime to come. Now, I'm thinking of putting an eBook application in it and download some eBooks.
Oh, by the way, there's an article about the new university that's coming up in Singapore - SU. It claims to be modelled after MIT and will take in people who are outstanding or able to show why they are the brightest and the best. At the same time, I wonder if many people would take up engineering. It's also shown in another article where scholars who are working as management associates would want to work under the Ministry of Finance or Ministry of Trade and Industry.
When I was graduating from Singapore Polytechnic, my lecturer was telling me that it is the first time in SP's history where NUS is dropping by to promote their engineering programs. It's apparent that few Singaporeans are enjoying engineering. It is also apparent that amongst my coursemates, many don't wish to join the engineering sector.
I guess the culture is really different here in Singapore and other countries which are spearheading technological advancements (Japan, Germany, United States etc.). Singapore has always taken pride in it strong economic developments in SEA and competes with Hong Kong to be Asia's financial hub and it is obvious that many people can make a reputation and at the same time, big money, in that sector. I too have been enticed by the suits, and the fat paychecks but I guess at the end of the day, I still see myself better in coveralls with safety boots and helmets. Sharp suits are reserved for special occasions.
At the same time, I wonder if I applied to do a graduate's course in SU, would I be accepted. I want to fulfill my potential and deep inside, I wished that there would be brilliant minds that would show me how.
I'm still looking at the sealed package on my desk. I don't have time to contemplated. Anyway, I've decided but I need to finish my work before I can find time for it.
