Noraarewind

New Blog

2006-10-09T16:43:00.000+08:00

New blog Set-up Please Relink

My final post at noraarewind.blogspot.com
Two skins, made, both terrible skins and a terrible name. I have updated my blog into a new address which I hope to achieve a better name and a better interface. It can be found at http://lypix.blogpsot.com.

So many memories were held in this place. From my days after the O levels and the first half of my NYP semester was recorded into the pages of this blog. I am going to miss it although some people may not.

This blog shall no longer be updated. All updates will be done at my new blog address.

My new blog is situated at lypix.blogspot.com. Please re-link if you have linked me. Thank you.

Well, here ends my last post at norrarewind.blogspot.com. Thanks to everyone who visited.

God Bless / Peace Out / Thanks

Aaron Leow

Pen Spinning

2006-10-07T00:28:00.000+08:00

Pen Spinning

Sigh, so much problems coming from pen spinning. Never thought it would end this way. Loads of people think its a weird past time. Spinning pens and everything, but I used to like it when i first started off. But now, the intreset seems to be drifting away. No longer can I post freely in the forums. No longer can I continue being who I used to be in the forums. Now everything is just extremely stupid.

Flames, people quitting. Pen spinning is starting to suck more and more everyday. The flaming on the boards have ceased to stop but instead, continue to get flamed. People bitching everywhere. Especially between the old and new timers. One year. One year. I have only been in the community for a little over a year. And everything is going downhill. The golden ages of pen spinning is gone. No more friendly chats. Right now, its all about bitching and flaming in between the forums. It was so much fun last time, but ever since the main board got shut down and the new board came, everything just went downhill. UCPSB is soon approaching it's first year anniversary. I just cant seem to continue anymore.

I won't quit pen spinning, cause it has become a habit of mine to spin anything that is spinnable. A scissors, a pen, a pencil anything that is spinable. I guess pen spinning, which I had really liked alot since my last year of making friends all over the world, has come to a sad end. I am just so sick of the board. So sick of assholes in there.

I'm not quitting cause I'm running away form my problems. I'm quitting cause I'm just sick of the board and the people. No offence, but you people can really be a pain in the butt sometimes. But it was pen spinning which drew me towards people from overseas. It was pen spinning where I realised my skills for video editing. And it was pen spinning where I had loads of fun and met some of my best online friends which I have ever met. Either from netherlands, france, korea, japen, germany, china, whatever. It was nice while it lasted.

This video would probably be one of my last videos out there. Two more and im done. No matter how good the oppourtunity is, I'm quitting editing pen spinning videos for awhile.

To my pen spinning friends reading this, I'm out. This goes for my future videos and future appearances in videos. I'm sick and tired of it, I'm quitting the board. I may visit once in awhile, but you can always contact me on msn or e-mail. Good luck to the pen spinning future. Im too busy and tired to continue this art of manipulation.

Peace out,
Aaron A.k.A DkGamer

Editor, Pen Spinner, Designer for UCPSB and UPSB

Finished

2006-10-01T23:28:00.000+08:00

Sunday, Church

Yay, sunday ending in 40 minutes or so. Dang great day as always. Went to tune up and revise on my drawings. And improved mroe on my control of the pencil. Mostly on anime. Shoot I feel so useless. I did'nt work on any of my portfolio stuff during the holidays. Well no point regretting it now, I'll probably do some funny stuff for the next two weeks. MAN times passes SO FAST.

Well, busy for the next two weeks. Probably going to a movie or something.... I dunno. I have officially stopped pen spinning seriously. And have gone into further editing. Thats pretty much the only design stuff that i did for the past few weeks.

And oh yeah, finishing up the templates for today. And also a template for this blog next week. I'm delaying this thing. I probably wont have time to do this tempalte crap anymore. Just running out of time. I'll practise more on my drawings of anime before going back to revise on real life drawings. Guess I downloaded ragnarok online for no reason[crap]. Well have to push back my bedtime to 10-12 pm now. I am sleeping at like 3-5am these days.

Photos and crap, did some random shots. Not really good, but I think they turned out pretty good. I'll update when I have a new blog name, site, address and template. I'll psot my anime drawings etc. Only been drawing seriously for two days for anime, so don't expect much. Human anatomy is as hard as anything.

Just had an idea for another photo. I'll do it when my camera recharges. I regret getting that model. Darn I can't adjust ANYTHING. The iso, the darn camera shutter speed. NOTHING. Only some random crap it offers is the already set up auto thing. Well, better than nothing. I'll be getting a cam corder when I get the cash. My webcam just isnt good enough. The camera's quality is worse. And the FPS sucks at 15 fps.

New phone? Forget it. No point. Camera in phone? Have camera. Video? Have camera and webcam. Mp3? Have mp3 player. Video player? Have labtop. No point starring into a minimi size screen and see the ant like subtitles in the show. Ill's jsut get a free hp or just fix my current one. It serves the purpose well enough.

Handphones these days are just simply overated these days. No point spending over 1k on a phone which you change eventually after two years.

Alright back to work than. And a movie later....[don't worry, its a legal dvd -.-]

P.S Oh yeah, good luck to everyone whos doing their exams for the next two weeks. May you score with flying colors[I still don't get this saying] And of course, Jerms, who worked his butt off for the past weeks. I'm guessing jcs must have been hectic, judging by the looks of tiredness in every jc student's face.

Alright, God Bless,

Aaron

New Post

2006-09-24T01:33:00.000+08:00

Alright have'nt updated in awhile.

Well, bored as hell now. 3 more weeks before school start can't wait. The video collabs are really stressing me out now, its not fun editing them anymore. Mainly because the spinning just sucks so bad. Everything is the same, I'm sick of pen spinning at the moment. After this collab, and another special collab for the old timers, I'm through the penspinning community. It's just TOO boring in there. Everything seemed nice when I first started, but the kick has been drained such a long time ago. I'm just waiting for school to reopen so I have something to do. I've been playing CS mostly with sherman and jerms also everyday for now. Nothing much to do beside it. Its all waiting at home to die.

If this is what retirement feels like, hell no, I'm not going to retire unless my body give way. Seriously, its soo bored here. I guess I'll start my revision next week. Thats probably why I'm rushing a few of my friend's templates and also to finish off the videos.

After that, new blog skin, go and take some pictures, start on my revision, and start on my portfolio. I can't believe three weeks whizzed by so fast. I guess it sbecause I sleep at 4am everyday and wake up at 12-1 pm. And usually than, my bro normally returns home from school. Well, I hope things will look up the next few weeks, I'm definately not gonna stay home in my last few weeks. Maybe I can go out exercising or something.

Well, when I change my blog address, I'll change everything, the skin, etc. noraarewind sounds retarded. I was'nt thinking right when I made up that name.

Well for now, magic, rubik cube, puzzles, reading, anime, manga is pretty much what I do every single day. Imagine retiring at 65 and doing this everyday until you die. Hell no. But than again, its gonna suck cause you will see your friends die one by one until its your turn. But no worries, we will all be going to a better place.

Alright, well, hopefully I'll do something different next week. Or I am seriously going to die of extreme boredom.

Well more "sentimental posts" in my next entry. Hopefully I'll have my new blog by than. I love the words, with god as my savior. But this blog is too empty ><.

God Bless, it's a SUNDAY :D

Aaron

Church

2006-09-10T17:55:00.000+08:00

Church, Daytona, Unexpected Meeting

Whoa, what a totally kick-ass day. Definately one of the best days of the week. Finally went to church after 3 weeks of failing to go to church. Man, SOS Sunday today yet again. Which btw, is Salvation Sunday where we were supposed to bring in new friends ot church. Well, the drama was laughable for today's event, singing session was good. But nothing could beat the spirit of that room that day. It was totally a refreshing experience.

After that, DAYTONA USA at time-zone. This has somehow become a daily routine for me and Jermyn every weekend after church ><.Well, thrashed a few people in begginer and advanced. Lost a few times because I drove reverse :D And finished off with a game in Expert and turning in first [again -.-]. Lol w/e, I don't care, Daytona USA is my all time favourite game in the Arcade. So if you wanna challenge, feel free to ask me anytime :D.

Alright after that, lunch. Curry chicken. Urgh the food was just "passable" Than, bought a new mouse for my labtop >.>. And than went to the library to borrow a few books again. Well, coincidentally met Cao Yang in the library helping a few people from old Christ Church in their O level stuff. Discussed about loads of stuff, well at least JErms and CY did, I shut up most of the time LOL. Sigh, brings back fond memories, and loads of bitter ones in my ol' secondary school days. I'm not complaining though, my days in NYP are fantastic too. But I sure do miss the days in secondary school. Well, me and my friends did not do a version 3 of "Mapalas" this time. Just did'nt have the time to. Well I did at least, I lazed my butt most of the time during this past week. Well, back to working on ym portfolio after one week of break. I'll be training in drawing and drawing anime. Also probably fix a new skin for my blog and design a few t-shirts for a community. Well, thats all, real tired :D. Playing CS later [mwahahahaha]

God bless,
Aaron

Pens

2006-09-10T00:39:00.000+08:00

Pens, pens and more pens

Made these two pens over the past week. These pens are meant for spinning though. The insert[the design in the pens] were designed by me. Well, I'll be releasing another pen spinning collaboration video soon. I'll probably be done with it in two weeks. So check back for updates.

This is a fire mx. The main pen is a pentel RSVP from usa. The grips were from Korea. And the metal tip is from a pental hybrid gel grip.

This is my pink RSVP momentum mx. This is probably one of my best mods to date. The main pen is a Pentel RSVP from usa. The grip is replaced by a G2 plastic barrel. The barrel was sliced off by wire cutters and filed down till absolute perfection. The metal tip came from a Pentel Hybrid Gel Grip. The pink to white insert was designed in Photoshop by me.

Please note, the original concept for the modfication of these pens were not thought of by me. They were thought off by Kam and Nate who both have been pen spinning for over five years. The FMX was a minor modification of the RSVP MX made by Kam. While the RSVP MMX takes no credit of who actually created it as the mod was abandoned half-way through its inventing process. I only take credit in the inserts made and the craftwork of these pens and they were hand-made by me. The original concept however, was not done by me.

Well, I'm not THAT great in taking photos, I'm still learning, but I'll post some nice photos when I have them. So stay tuned.

P.S Finally after 3 long, horrible weeks of not attending church, I will finally attend my long desire of church service and God later on in 8 hours or so. Sigh, probably it will take off the load off my back tomorrow. I have been feeling really down for the past few weeks.

Peace out,
Aaron

Steve Irwin

2006-09-04T21:54:00.000+08:00

Steve Irwin's Death

And Steve Irwin, better known as the crocodile hunter, died today. One thing I just don't get. It has been passed around on msn about putting a turtle in front of your nick to leave it as a tribute to him.

This is what I have to say. I don't get it. Why in the world would you put something in front of your nick to pay tribute to him? Is that really going to be of any help at all? Seriously, I just don't get why people do this kind of stuff anymore. Sigh, maybe its just me, but I don't think putting a turtle in front of your nick is any "tribute" to him at all. Steve was a dude who had respected animals. He loved and adored them. It was unfortunate that he got killed by a stingray. I do respect him. But I see no sense in doing this kind of bullshit that does nothing at all. You want to give a tribute to him? Do something meaningful that he will appreciate. Do something good for the animals. Do something worthwhile. Putting a turtle in fornt of your nick is not helping anybody.

Heres my tribute, don't abuse any animals. At least this sentence leaves a good impact.

Sorry if this has angered anyone, but I just wanted to let off my steam in here. I'm just too pissed off these days.

Sigh... I will try not to resort to profanities.

School holidays. Heck, I'm not enjoying them. 5th day and I'm bored. Nothing to do except to stare at the walls. If not for my pen spinning buddies, I would have been bored to death.

It's funny really, sometimes you get to meet nicer people online than in real life. Sometimes you meet people that you can trust even more online than in real life. Sad to say, I have been extremely hot-headed the past few days. To everyone, my friends and families. I don't know why. Sigh, I know I have pissed off alot of people during the past few days. Its hard for me to apologise. Because its just not me to seriously apologise if I did something wrong. The only happy thing that happened so far was probably something about pen spinning. If it wer'nt for pen spinning, I really don't know what I would do. I guess I have myself to blame. I've been acting extremely hot-headed, boastful and all-mighty during the past few days. I'm not surprised if I have pissed off a few people. Well, I'm just kinda depressed right now. I guess working hard for the past few months helped me concentrate on work instead on the actual works of life. That's probably why I did'nt feel any stress when I did my work. That's probably why I always did my best at my work. Right now that I don't have any work, I feel extremely depressed. Its funny to think that I can only let out my feelings in here.

Being out of touch from God for such a long time, I sometimes despise myself for not going to church. I just don't know where to turn to. I don't know why but I'm afraid. I'm afraid. But I know hes there for me. Whether how badly I have behaved, whether how I have acted. I may look fine on the outside. But I feel crushed and destroyed on the inside. I just can't explain this feeling.

Sigh, well my apologies. To anyone reading this. If I have pissed you off in any way, I just wanna apologise here.

Oh yeah, about the turtles thing, I did'nt mean a word I said. I guess I was really depressed and had to blame something. I respect Steve Irwin. Mainly because he was a man who had respected animals. Small, big or wild. I never met him in real life. But nevertheless, I respect him. God bless him.

God bless,
Aaron

School Hols

2006-09-01T23:06:00.000+08:00

School Holidays

Finished semester. Holidays start. Somehow, I don't feel like its the holidays. I'm kinda bored. It's only the second day and I miss school. Kinda weird.... lol. I was so excited for the holidays to start. Right now... sigh. Bored my butt off. The first two days were great. Managed to catch up on my friends. Some were working. Some were in jc. And some were in the holidays too. Gosh I'm just bored. Lol... at least when I'm in school I get to talk to my friends. Right now.... sigh.... at home, facing four walls all the time.

Working? Yeah I guess... it beats staying at home lazing around all day. This brings back memories to the 3 month break. Boring as hell. Now its only my second day and im bored. Well maybe because I'm just too tired. Well I guess so. I'll get some proper sleep today.

Portfolio. Pen spinning. Magic. Friends. Movies. Chalet. Training. Lose Weight.

I'm going mad.... lol.

Aaron

Computer Fixed

2006-08-19T14:04:00.000+08:00

Avoided the Blue screen of Death wOOt

After 7 hours of non-stop debugging through the extremely complicated dos system, I have fixed my computer and have finally avoided the blue screen of death. This would probably be the first time that I have managed to crack the blue screen of death without reformatting anything. I have managed to get everything back from my computer including all my work that I did this semester. Thank God for this miracle.

Well, I'll remember to back up all my files again in case anything like this ever happens again. Luckily for me I managed to get the computer up and running just after 12 hours it went down. Right now, all I need to do is to back-up my files and make up lost time for the stuff that I didnt do yesterday. Fixing the blue screen of death for the first time in my life, I consider this one of my greatest achievements in debugging computer to-date. I have'nt tried restarting in fear of it appearing again. But I might as well back-up everything right now. I will post more details when I get it.

I want to thank everyone who had assisted me yesterday including Derek, Melvyn, Shaun, Zombo and my pen spinning friends who had passed me comments to fix this problem. Well, I am off to back-up everything so even if they do give me a reformatt, at least I have everything I need to continue my project. Thank God that it works now.

Praise the Lord,
Aaron

Labtop Fucked

2006-08-19T01:00:00.000+08:00

Excuse me for usage of profanity

I have just been royally fucked by a power surge. Everything that I did for the past two weeks have been lost. MY studio project, my color theory, my concept development, my drawing and my video editing files are all gone. This includes over one thousand worth of photos that I took for the studio project. I am just too disheartened to continue after this. If only I had backed up the files a day before, I would'nt have worried. I wanted to today but it was all too late. The blue screen of death just killed me today. I am not going to reformatt what soever. By stealth or whatever, i need to make it work by this weekend. I just dont have enough time to redo everything by friday. This week is going to be a killer for me. I'm just glad that I still have some of my very important files.

studio project

2006-08-15T22:37:00.001+08:00

Studio Project
and the long awaited work is here. Im busy, so ill just doa two line update. Loads of work to do, no time to update, until than, cya in two weeks.

Peace out, the shortest post in my blog,
Aaron

Speech Day

2006-08-09T22:39:00.000+08:00

Speech Day in CHR

Okay, its kinda late but I might as well post it here. Three things that most teachers said.

1. I saw your video on youtube. The mapalairs.
2. When are you going to make Mapalairs 3?
3. Which place did you go to?

Well well well, I guess the Mapalairs video has sealed us the reputation as some crazy clowns cracking the HODs. I guess you can count on Mapalair's Three real soon in time to come. But than again, I did'nt know that so many teachers knew about the video. Ah well.

Well, me and Sherman were late for that day. But we made it on time to hear Mr Tan's speech. Once again, he never fails to make the crowd laugh. The school has now glass doors and air-con in the hall. Well if you count two air-con than yes. Me and Sherman were at the back so we could still feel the cool air. It was a crazy trip to.

Well for today, meh went to take some crazy shots with Sherman's camera. I thank him again for lending me it. And so to his dad :P. Well I don't have a good idea on what I am actually going to finally do yet but I'm definately going to try to do something good before friday. Once again, I find myself burning the midnight oil for design fundamentals. I am seriously beginning to hate that module.

Well, I better go, I still have my drawing to do, cya than. I'll update mroe this week.

Peace Out,
Aaron

Homework

2006-08-04T22:51:00.000+08:00

Homework
Yet again I face myself with more and more assignments. However luckily for me, I can put to rest my color theory, visual audio storytelling and my concept development. Alls thats left are my drawing and design fundamental modules.

I seem to have no time at all to relax for a day. everyday seems like a living nightmare. Deadlines, assignments, projects, reports, presentations and in class-exercises. Studio project is coming up soon and I don't plan on sleeping for 3 weeks. Sigh, what a course that I have gotten myself into. Nevertheless, this course has been very satisfying for me. Finally after 10 years of schooling, I am doing what I have always wanted to do. To design, draw and animate. I don't know why, but although the workload is tough, and the sleeping hours [3am-7am daily] are way worse than my secondary "O" levels, I feel happy because I am doing what I like. And fortunately, it has been paid off for my color theory, and visual audio storytelling modules. Nevertheless, my design fundamentals and concept development are my weak modules in this course. I just can't seem to grasp the knack of designing and concept mapping. However, I think I will definately work on that during the holidays. Including starting my own portfolio for future job aplications.

Well, be it as it may, I just have one message to those reading this. In future, whatever you do, whether your in secondary school, jc or university or polytechnic, make sure the path you choose is the path you want to do. The decision you make will affect the next fourty years of your life. Will you be happy working as an engineer? A technision? A lawyer? Whatever. Make sure it is what you like and what you solely believe you want to do. Do not get influenced by your friends to join them. Do not get influenced by your parents. Do not get get influenced by your teachers. They ar'nt the ones making the decision of your life. You are. The six months that I have spent in my course were stressful and hectic. However, time seemed to really pass by really fast. I felt that it was only a week that so much has happened. I think it is probably because I am doing what I like.

The day I got into digital media design instead of pharmacy, the day god showed me what I really wanted to do. It is better to take refuge in the lord, rather than trust in man. That is one message that I will never forget. On the day I found out my results that I have been posted to dmd instead of pharmacy, which is by the way, the 3 days before the actual results were released, I just prayed. I just prayed by heart out. I just told him to decide my future. Because he knows all. On the day my results were confirmed. I was doubting it. I went for the appealign excersie but was again rejected because i failed to qualify by a point. A point. My life would have been so different if I had gotten a point lesser. On that day, I have decided that God had chosen my path as I had appealed to him to do so.

Well, what can I say? Hes right. This course is what I enjoy. I have great friends in this course. Great classmates. And great teachers. This semester is going to end soon. And int he next semester, the teachers are going to change but the classmates remain. I am definately going to miss some of the teachers. This includes drawing and communication skills. Six more months before me and my classmates seperate and drift away. And that six months I will treasure. Well, alls well that ends well.

I definately have not reached my peak yet. I have not started to get serious in this course yet. I have not started to explore into other areas of this line. And have not started on so much things. In the one and a half month holidays. Exploring and practising will make all the difference in the next 2 and a half years of my life in polytechnic.

I know its a long post, but I would still like to continue. I hope I am not boring ou guys. But than again, I doubt that anyone will read this.

Well, on the latest issue, a guy died due to surgery of the lap-band thingy. That subject made me feel kind of sad on myself. To those who don't know, I now weigh 112 kilograms. I don't weight 80 kilograms or 90 kilograms. I weigh 112 kilograms. And my BMI is 39. This means that I am clinically obese and that I should go for clinical help. Well, from the ad alone, I feel that I don't need it at all. I have tried and lost 15 kilograms in my secondary three btu than I gained it back again. This time, I will go again not for just a diet, but to prepare myself for national service. I am clearly stating my weight and my height here to remind myself how much I have to go to get to my healthy weight.

My height: 1.68m
Weight: 112 kilograms
Goal to Achieve: 70 kilograms
Weight to shed off: 42 kilograms

A hard task. But I might as well start now at the peak of my youth before I get too old. No more fast foods, snacks, western food, cup noodles, egg yolks, soda drinks and exssesive calories. 17 years I have been fat and huge. And 17 years I have endured not being able to cut down. Today I stand here, and I am going to tell myself that I WILL lose my weight.

Well, two goals to achieve. Two completely different goals. I have not set up a plan yet but I definately will soon by this week. In years to come, if I achieve this basic two goals, I definately will plan more. Life is too short to not do anything great. Its not what you dream that counts. Its what you do that counts. I will stop dreaming and start doing. No point waiting for it to happen by itself. Its not going to.

Well, its been a very long entry. And also a very high morale one for me. I hope you guys achieve your goals too in future to come.

God bless,
Aaron

Update

2006-07-27T00:10:00.000+08:00

Extremely Overloaded with Assignments
Wow, I have'nt been updating for a looooooong time. Well, as usual, as busy as anything. I can't find the time to do anything at all these days. Color theory will once again kill me this weekend. Design Fundamentals will suck up all of my vitality and Concept Development will be a pain to complete. And there is also Communication Skills Commont Test and also another Drawing assignment tomorrow. I seriously admire some of my friends who are working on weekends and are still able to go through this stuff. Hats off to them. I go to sleep at 2-3am everyday now and wake at 7-9am. Gosh, this is worse than my "O" Levels.

Listing[Again]

-Get MRT consession pass
-Finish Color Theory
-Start on Design Fundamentals
-Drawing PD
-Study for Communication Skills Test
-Finish Report for Concept Development
-Finish Final touch up for Visual Audio Storytelling

Well I know theres mroe but I can't remember now. I'll post my video for Visual Audio StoryTelling once I'm done with it. I must stress that I am definately looking forward to a one and a half month break. This semester has been filled with so much ups and downs. I can't say that I hate this course. But than, after spending six months here, the friends I have made are great. The teachers are too. Well although I'm kinda overworked right now, I still think I made the right choice.

Well gotta go to sleep before I become a Zombie tomorrow. For my friends who are taking their common test, good luck. For my friends doing their assignments, have fun.

Peace Out,
Aaron

Quick Update

2006-07-11T17:09:00.000+08:00

A Quick Update

I don't have time to write a very long entry :P. So I'll just rush it. I've got alot of stuff to do right now. My color theory is currently killing me. I'll post some of my work up soon when I have the time. In the meantime, I'll have to deal with this blog layout because my image link is kinda broken. I was thinking of making a new layout anyway. I'll definately try to do it this weekend. My flu is'nt helping me either. Ah well, have to deal with it. Hectic week. Well gotta dash :D Cya guys on this weekend probably.

P.S If you guys are looking for a good movie, "Click" is one.

Cheers,
Aaron

Dedication

2006-06-22T17:24:00.000+08:00

A Video Dedication

This video is dedicated to my school Christ Church Secondary School and my former class 4e4 - 2005. I did not make any dedications during graduation day. So I thought of putting up a little something to thank my friends and teachers for making my life in chr the best years of my life. I know it took awhile for me to start up this video. But I did not know how to edit videos. I just learnt recently. I wanted to do this for our graduation and to send it to you guys but I did not know how to use the program. Well, here it is.

This video makes me remember the good old days in chr. I find it funny that I used to hate going to school. To face the teachers, and to face doing the homework. But now, after 6 months of not being in school. It pains me. Mainly because I just miss the days in secondary school soo much. I guess you really don't treasure something until you have lost it. I still remember playing street soccer, having funny PE lessons, breaking my bones etc in Secondary School. Good or bad times, I enjoyed every single second remembering the school. From the floors, the staircases, the walls, to the teachers, staff and friends. The teachers in the school had really helped me through my years in chr. I know have have let down a few of them, but they were kind and friendly teachers. I can't wait to go back one day, whether as an adult or still a student, to see chr again. I wish that I could turn back time but I can't. What I do have however, is a memory of my time in chr. Every year, every week, every hour, every minute and every second. And I will definately treasure it for the rest of my life. Maybe I do not feel it now, but when I look back at this video ten or tweenty years down the road. I would be glad, that I have at least, remembered the times I've spent there.

To my friends, teachers, my class and my school, I present to you guys, A Chrian's Memory. Enjoy the movie.

I miss you guys,
Aaron

Apology

2006-06-19T23:27:00.000+08:00

Apologies

I should'nt have taken out my anger on this blog at all. Needles to say to even swear on this blog. I'm truly sorry if my last entry had offended anyone. Please accept my sincerest apologies.

Thanks,
Aaron

Pen Spinning Video

2006-06-19T12:38:00.000+08:00

Pen Spinning Videos

Finished 3 during the weekend. First two were edited by me. The last one is edited by Patte.

UCPSB + JEB Collaboration Video

I am dissapointed with this video. The japanese clearly did'nt give their best. Part two will be better Watch out for that.

UCPSB Hall of Honor 2

Look. To all the pen spinners reading this. And especially to those dissing this video. Heres a message to deal. FUCKING DEAL WITH IT. I am fucking pissed at some people for dissing this video. I don't give a fuck what you think. I did the first one and you said it had too many effects. Now I do this and you don't like it either. Think you can do a better job? Than do it you mother fuckers. I've spent too much time on this shit to receive comments worse than the previous one. THIS IS HOW I EDIT. AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT DON'T FUCKING WATCH IT. Fuck you bastards. I am not going to post this on the boards because I feel that it should remain clean. But for fucks sake, deal with it you shitbags. And for those who think the music is the same as sangkm's 11th. LISTEN YOU DEAF BITCHES. It's not the same. It only sounds similar because it's from the same person who made that music. And sangkm did NOT remix that song. He downlded it from the same site as I did. And it sure as hell fucking sounds the same. The remixer is S.S.H and not sangkm. And also to those sarcastic assholes. Don't try to be sarcastic. My english is'nt that bad until I can't get the message. And also, one more thing to note. I sure as hell don't understand french, german or dutch. But I can understand the gist of what you are saying. So don't try to leave comments here in other languages. I won't bothor with you. Your not worth my time. Unless your a retard who don't get this message, I'll summarise it in two words for those dissing the videos. "Fuck off".

Meh sorry for the swearing. But I really need to put my foot down for those retards who think who can do a better job. And whom I don't see doing anything about it. And to those people who like the video. I thank you.

I don't intend to stop editing and I never will. If those retards who think my editing suck, don't be in it. I can jolly well do editing on other stuff besides pen spinning. Do a better video than me. I don't care. I am doing this for my hobby and if I like it, I do. I don't fucking give a shit of what you think. Because you don't pay me for making this video. Hate me. I can deal with it.

And to those dissing the spinners. I can tell you that they did a great job on this video. I feel that what they did was very original. They may have a few stops etc. But their combos were original. I don't see people trying to be original nowadays. Its just the same fucking trick in almost every video I receive. Back fall bak fall and more bak fall. And also the T1 swing after the backaround. You guys just follow the trend that just comes and goes. I like this video because although there were some who did a bakfall, it was very smooth. Like FireFaith and Ivan. At least they don't do a bak fall in every fucking video that they do. The bakfall is a new trend in pen spinning. But I say this to the pen spinners. Move on, there are more tricks to explore. Just because one person did it dose'nt mean that you all should follow. We all have different styles in spinning and the more we should experiment with it like Scelus who did a triangle pass. I applaud him for using that. Apparantly I am sick of people who don't have eyes to see that this video is clearly the best. The spinning here is original and raw. Unlike the video posted above. It has more variety and styles. In fact, better spinners, I won't name who, have already statyed on their style and just simply refuse to move on. ChucKo is a good spinner , and his pen switch was creative and new. Thumbs up to him. Leviathan has a good style, and that sonic clip 1-4 was clearly original. You don't see that in all videos. I'lld stop here.

This ends the hall of honor series. I only wished to do two parts and thats it. If someone wants to continue... let them continue. I intend to move on to do other titles. I regretted using the same title as sangkm. This is obviously different from the hall of honor from different boards. I will come up with a new title of my own.

For my fans for the videos. I thank you. I promise that I won't stop just because some retards feel it that way.

P.S I rarely swear. But I won't bothor with it for today. It clearly seems that those people can't understand a single shit unless some vulgaraties are thrown in.

Redemption.
A collaboration video by me and patte. Editing by patte.

Hilarious ending.

Enjoy,
Aaron

Homework Update

2006-06-16T22:21:00.000+08:00

Homework Update

1. Color Theory
- Indoor and outdoor Color Keys - To be done by next week

Comm Skills
- Sell yourself Board

3. Concept Development
- Alphabet Chart - to be finished this week and put together next week
- Prototype for Made in Asia[This assignment SUCKS]

4. Self Homework
- 4 Ppt Slides

5. Design Fundamental
- Take pictures. Do a few sketches. [Lucky not the whole thing. Meh.]

I'm sooooooo happy that I've finished quite a number of stuff this week. Including two pen spinning videos. I'll release it pretty soon. Next week is gonna be tiring. Going to school to finish off some work with my group mates. I seriously hate concept development. I see no point doing a design on a product given that we are in media design and not industrial design. And before I forget, comm skills is really a pain to do. But ah well, I don't like the subject but the teacher is friendly. Lol.

Killers This coming week
- Concept Development
- Color Theory
- Design Fundamental

I really got to start finishing my part on the alphabet chart before I feel guilty doing a crappy work while my group mates will be doing a fantastic job. As always :D

Okay okay, update soon at the end of this week. Meh, powerpoint slides too. Dang I totally forgot about it. And I'm feeling guilty.

Peace Out,
Aaron

Assignments

2006-06-08T19:21:00.000+08:00

Assignments

Sigh. What a week. Well, not finishd yet. Still got a day to go. So much has happened this week. I definately enjoyed this week mroe than the last. I just could'nt stand last week at all. Luckily for me, sister Ling, my cell group leader had helped me overcome my problem in school. Bless her.

I feel that homework is starting to pour in like rain again during the holidays. Drawing, VAS, color theory etc. Theres just soo much to do during the holidays. I'll need to travel around singapore on sundays to take pictures. That reminds me -.-. I need to borrow a camera. Or buy want. Meh, I'm lucky to have such good friends who are able to lend me those :P

Well like before, I am going to list down the stuff that I need to do during the holidays before I forget them

1. Visual Audio Storytelling
- Go to school to use macintosh to finish up yet another video. 1 minute long. This is assignment 2. Due on school opening.

2. Color theory
- research and do a draft of indoor and outdoor sceneries. Based on styles from Disney, Mayasaki or Tim Burton. Assignment 1. Due during school opening.
- Draw an apple in computer using wacom tablet. Pass up by next friday.

3. Design Fundamental
- Take a minimum of eight pictures. Meaning at least 40 >.> of Singapore's attractions. Discuss with teacher on school opening. Think of stuff to do. Assignment 2.

4. Concept Development
- Alphabet chart with group mates. Meet friends in school on week 2 to finish it up.
- Made in Asia Prototype. Assignment 2.

5. Drawing.
- Personal Development #8

6. Pen spinning Videos
- JEB + UCPSB Collaboration Video
- UCPSB Hall of honor 2 Video

7. Powerpoint slides
- 3-4 skins

Thats pretty much it. I am pretty sure that I am missing some stuff out. I'll update this when I remember them.

Tough holidays. I can't wait for the year end break -.-. I seriously need them.

To everyone from my class, good luck on the assignments. To my friends taking tests, good luck.
God bless and Good luck,
Aaron

Pissed

2006-06-02T22:15:00.000+08:00

Pissed

That word pretty summarises what I need to say for now. I'm pissed off. With myself. I won't go into detail as I will probably start swearing at every single thing again. The best way to avoid that is to shut up. I guess the competition in the course is building up. Yes, it is from my course. And I am pissed off with myself. Yet again, and again. I sometimes wonder whether the Lord is with me or not. I know that he is, I am afraid to face the fact that I am doubting it. Everything happens for a reason. Whatever is in stored, I guess I will find out soon enough.

One more week till the school holiday's start. I guess it will be a time to catch up on some sleep most importantly. I have'nt been sleeping long enough for a day. Like 4 hours a day or so. And I guess it went down the drain for my assignment. Along with the money I spent with it. I am just soo pissed off that I didnt even meet the minimum requirements for that crap. I am also redoing another assignment. I doubt that I will be able to do a good one. I cannot do a good one with so much crap in my head now. I can't seem to tell anyone except the Lord. So I hope he hears it. This week was filled with ups and downs. I just can't bring myself to face the week again. I dread what will happen in years to come. Will my goal be achieved? I don't know. I will find out.

I can't bring myself to type in anymore stuff. Before I start swearing, I guess its best that I end this post here.

Screw it,
Aaron

Fresh

2006-05-31T22:43:00.000+08:00

A Fresh

It's ben soo long since my last post. I am just too busy catching up with my homework nowadays to even post on the blog. Than again, I doubt that anyone would be reading this. Bottom line, I am just too busy for this. I'll probably update this occassionally. I have too much stuff to do in the meantime.

Well, I would'nt say that last week was a perfect week. I had two in-class assignments. More like our "common tests" by the sound of it. Its exactly the same on what we did during our sec 1 and 2 art exams. But still, the good thing is that you are allowed to peek at other people's work. The teacher won't bothor anyway. Finished all my homework. I just glad that thats over and done with. Cause new homework is starting to pour in like rain. Well, I've found my file. Amazingly, it was where I left it. For a whole week it laid there -.-''. Praise the lord ^^. Last week, was such a great week. I lost my file. Well, a downside, and had LOADS of homework. But praise the lord that I was able to finish it kinda quick.

I went for the class gathering on saturday. Really great to meet up with ol classmates. Well, I did'nt exactly bond with any of my old class mates except the Mapalas[Jermyn, Sherman and Kaushik] so I did'nt get to talk much with my classmates. In fact, I felt very awkwrd. I was'nt able to really talk at all. Well, not as freely as towards the Mapalas. I'm just glad that we were able to meet up again. And on Sunday, XMEN 3. That was such an AWESOME movie. Well, Jean, Cyclops andProfessor Xavier died. Jean killed both of them. Well, mor elike Dark Phoenix. It was unexpected. But I guess that it was part of the movie. All the same, I really enjoyed it. Church was as always, great. And I also met up with my "cca" mates on Monday. A Christian Group. Again, that was great. I never did like cell groups. I find this better for me. Cause it's easier to tlak when there is only 3-4 person in the group. Well, I am the youngest, as always, so I feel that I can always turn to my brothers and sisters whenever I have a problem. God bless them. Its such a change, to being the youngest instead of the oldest. I have always thought that my younger brother was a sort of an idiot. But all the same, hes the only one I've got. No matter how irritating he might be, I've gotta help him out in whatever hes doing. Right now, hes the person that I am rooting for. If he does not buck up, he will end up in the Normal Technical Stream. I guess that I should be helping him as of now.

Well, great week I had. Filled with ups and downs. I enjoyed every moment of it. I also got to know more of my NYP classmates. I guess that I just was'nt as open as I have hoped to be. I was the serious and quiet person who would only talk to my group of friends. And I still am a serious person. I can never change that, cause that is how I am. But I just hope to bond more with my other classmates. Or else, like my secondary schoolmates, I just won't be able talk to them. Everyday I pass through in NYP. Everyday I see them. And I do pray for them. Some of them may have difficulties, I do not know. But my stand since my orientation has not changed. I enjoy this course. I like my school, I like my friends, I like the teachers, I like my schoolmates. And I hope, to suck up every single moment of my life in NYP before it ends. At least, I can be assured that I had enjoyed and learn as much as possible from NYP during my past three years. And it will, be a memory which will go with me untill I turn to a soul.

May God Bless You,
Aaron

Homework Week 6

2006-05-21T20:43:00.000+08:00

Homework

Hey, I am just posting this to remind myself of my homework.

1. Drawing. PD #5 done.
Prepare for assignment this coming week. Bring A3 cartridge paper and charcoals. And possibly fixture sprays.

2. Color theory.
Done, bring orange to class.

3. Design Fundamental.
Finished E-learning.
A2 self-portrait. Chose picture. Planning.
4 Part Drawing.
Abstract art. Organic and man-made object. A5

4.Communication Skills. Done.

5. Personal Work. Done

6. Template for ppt. Done

7. Visual audio storytelling. Not started. Collect pictures by wednesday. Finish in school.

8. Concept Development. Finished in class excersises. 5 Collages more. Plan for test.

I think I finished quite alot for 2 days. Ill finish more tommrow and tuesday. Given that I need to reach school by 3pm. Heehee...

Peace out,
Aaron

Updated

2006-05-18T19:36:00.000+08:00

Yo

Gosh, I have'nt updated for such a loooong time. Meh, I really dunno what to update. I am just getting busier and busier everyday. Theres two more pen spinning collabs that I am involved in the editing and also another more "business-like" approach. I won't reveal that. And of course, homework getting piled at me day after day. Heck, the drawing grades are really de-moralising me. The highest was a B, I got a C. Thats harsh -.-. I feel like I am deproving instead of improving to be honest. I never did like the Personal Development exercises. Too limited. But I guess thats what they want. Bleh. It is just soo rare to see a person getting an A in this course. Let alone an A+. I have yet to see one yet. The bottomline, harsh. Lol, I guess that how we improve. I hate color theory. I have just completed one of the world's moronic tests. Color theory. Imagine taking an MCQ test on COLOR THEORY. Thats.... dumb. I don't see any point of it really. Meh no more enjoyment over the weekend. I need to finish up more homework that I have lost track of. Seriously, the dumb make-up lessons is too stupid. But still, I like most of the modules which includes, drawing. Okay wait, thats an overstatement, the is the ONLY module that I like. I hate the rest of them. Oh crap, I still need to complete more collages. Meh, Imma just list them down to remind myself.

Homework to be Completed:
Drawing Module, PD #4 2 drawings, lighting. A4 Size on thursday

Concept Development, Finish up in-class exercises, do 10 collages, finish up a drawing A3 Size, prepare for test on wednesday, A3 size.

Color theory, touch up on digital color rendering. Bring an orange to class. Due next week.

Design fundamental. A3 size self-portrait. Collect Pictures of self. Due in 2 weeks.
Another 4 part drawing, do man-made obejects, with abstract style like famous artists. Vangogh etc. [Whatever that suicider name is] P.S Yeah he killed himself. Due next week Friday.

Communication Skills. Proposal Writing. Due Next Wednesday. Preparation for a show. Due in 6 weeks.

Personal Work. 2 Drawings. Anytime I like.

Template for powerpoint.

Amount Done: 0%

Meh, pretty packed this week. I doubt that I have time to fool around anymore. And I still have more work from the pen spinning forums. I seriously can't know how I am able to finish up this work without getting some sleep. Lol. Might as well start on them tomorrow. Cya later than. And on mental note. Good luck to all on the coming week. And Sman on his common tests and Jermyn for his summer test.

Peace out,
Aaron

Computer Dead

2006-05-10T22:57:00.000+08:00

Computer Fixed

Well, not really. Have'nt been updating for long due to my computer breaking down for the past 3 to four days. I got my computer to work. By ripping off the cover and placing the fan, as in the living room fan, blowing directly to the CPU. Well, a hassle, but it works. That was however, not the end of my problems -.-. Next, I had to endure trying to fix my modem. Well its kinda a REAL OLD modem. Old as in five years old? Well I am not surprised that it started to fail. I was expecting it to break down a loooooong time ago. But it chose a wrong time to breakdown. I could not do any of my e-learning work. And furthurmore, my computer was unable to print any stuff. Thank God, My printer started functioning again and I was able to print off some work. Than I had to go all the way to school early to finish off my e-learning for communication skills. Another note I would like to add. Communications skills, well... I would not say that this is my "favourite" module. I do not enjoy it much at all. But I guess you have to do it. Unfortunately, it is also the ONLY module which gives us common tests[Fine... I'm sorry if I'm rubbing it in]. Anyway, I managed to finish off my homework and also had time to visit Sim Lim Square with Derek and Sman to search for a router, mouse and to fix up my External Hard Disk. Thank God that we were able to finish that reasonably "quickly". Well, with the help of Derek, I managed to set up my internet back up again. Well, I got my router and my hard disk fixed. So I guess this day turned out really well for me. Sherman even tagged along as well. Lol.... unfortunately, Jerms could'nt because of some unexpected schoolwork or something.

Well, what can I say? Sometimes I'm stressed, sometimes I'm not. I would like to thank those people who commented on my tagboard. To those who are reading this, please tag or leave a mark. At least I know that you are reading this blog.

Last Sunday's Sermon
I was'nt able to update on this last week. Given that my computer broke down on Sabbath Day. But praise the Lord that it went up again so quickly. Anyway, the day's sermon was conducted by a video. Erm, well, yeah, lol, a video. Well it may sound a little funny, but it was rich in meaning. What was it about? Well, mainly about things what we can do. In the bible, it states that there are a few people who knows about God, but do not want to accept him. Well, it is obvious, that we can see people, especially those who were on christians, who had fell away from christ. They had not only did so much sin, they had "dishonored" the Lord. They know, what punishment will be given. They know that on judgement day, their sins will be revealed. What are they afraid of? They are, thinking that, they have crossed the line. That they can never ever return back to the Lord again.As the video runs, there was a story told. Of a woman, who had sinned so much. She was addicted to drugs, she became a prostitute, in doing so, becoming an adultress. She however, was once a christian. The reason why she fell away was probably because she was afraid. Afraid of facing the Lord. She felt so ashamed of herself. The pastor, her husband, had tried to reach out to her, but to no avail. No matter how much they tried, they could not reach her. She was unable to be moved by any of their words. In the bible, it was said that it was IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY HUMAN TO GO BACK ONCE THEY HAVE REACHED THAT FAR. What did the dude said in the video? This words. BUT THERE IS NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE WHICH STATES THAT ANYTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD!!! A few dayas or weeks later, all of a sudden, after so much praying, she fell to her knees. And cried. She cried out to the Lord. She could feel herself being cleansed when she did. It is so important. There is one thing that we seem to forget. There is NOTHING in this world that is IMPOSSIBLE for GOD. NOTHING. What does he need to hear? He needs to hear, a CRY. Thats it, he needs to hear a CRY. We seem to sometimes, forget how to communicate with God. We do pray, we do say our prayers. God is in fact, waiting by you. He is Waiting for a reaction from you. Before he can act. May it be a prayer, may it be for someone, yourself, friends, or families, what he needs to hear, what he wants to hear, and what he needs, is a CRY FROM YOU. Than, and ONLY THAN, will he act.

This story, is a real life story as told on the video. I could have wished to get a copy of it but I could not. However, I think I made my point pretty clear. And that, is what had happened on Sabbath Day Last Week. The bible is true.

I am not sure if this post may bore some of you. I guess it does bore me a little. LOL. I am just feeling a little more tired than usual. I guess I'll update more eye-catching posts next time. Until than, God Bless.

Amen,
Aaron

Work

2006-05-02T23:25:00.000+08:00

Life in NYP

Two weeks have gone by. Two weeks. Half the time I am in NYP and the other, at home, doing my homework and stuff. Yet, I feel so helpless. I can't explain what I am going through now in words, it's too hard to explain it now. I somehow look okay on the outside, laughing with my friends etc. But on the inside, something. Something.... is consuming me. I have been feeling depressed over the past few weeks. Things just ar'nt going on my way somehow at all. I feel that I have been like a jackass to everyone this past few days. I just don't know why. Another part of me is the stress that this new course have been giving me. Alot of people are thinking that this course, doing art, is a pushover. It is NOT. It is VERY demoralising, especially when you see work that is better than yours being shown around. I keep thinking to myself, why ar'nt I putting in enough effort? My teacher had said that my drawings were "okay" as compared to a "few". I compare my drawings with the best. We all have different views on what "best" is. I see no point comparing with someone who can't draw as well as you. Cause I think that I'll be a jackass if I do that. What is there to gain from that? Help them instead. For those who are better than you, admire their works. From there, you improve. Everytime I see a work that is better, I don't aim to reach that standard. I aim to be better. There is no point aiming lower than that. This course, is not an easy route at all. I have been very stressed out on ideas lately. On what to draw, what to design etc. And the datelines are approaching real fast too. There just is'nt enough time. An expensive, stressful, demoralising, time-consuming course. Accepting critism is also part of the course. I was pissed off when my color wheel got rejected. TWICE. On my third one, I made sure I produced the color wheel with 99% accuracy of the same color, extremely neat and putting it on a mounting board. The end product? A final color wheel which I can finally be proud of. The end point? I lost my bought color wheel. LOL. What an irony.

My spirit has been decreasing day after day. I would think that is probably why I am just so depressed these few days. I am tired when I get home. I just cant seem to continue anymore. I loved every single second of last week. Everything went extremely well. But things went downhill yesterday. My harddisk broke, I lost my color wheel. I dropped my mp3 player. AGAIN. I had to go for a make-up lesson tomorrow. Meaning that I don't get to go with Jerms and Sherms to get my "O" level cert. I was SO looking forward to it. And all hopes was dashed today. Sigh. Things ar'nt going the right way this few days. I guess thats part of life. But you know what? I am happy that I am experiencing this. Why? The same reason as my color wheel. I hated it when mine got rejected. But I made a color wheel that I could be proud of. And now, I hate every moment of today. But now, I know it is for the benefit for me. So instead of swearing and cursing. You know what? I praise him. YEAH PRAISE THE LORD! FOR HE IS THE ONE. THE ONE WHO GAVE US SALVATION! Salvation. The greatest gift we can ever have. This price of a little suffering, is nothing.

P.S Gosh, I feel much better. ONWARD WITH MY WORK!!!

Amen,
Aaron

Labour Day

2006-05-01T00:11:00.000+08:00

Labour Day and Other Stuff

I have no idea what labour day is at all. All i know that it is a holiday on that day I guess. Anyway, went to church as usual again today with Jerms. Than got to McDonalds to finish off our studying. Well for him at least, I got down to my homework. Drawing. Drawing. And more drawing. Got back and finished my color wheel. It took me an amazingly long 3 hours -.-. I CAN'T get those pesky colors right. If the teacher rejects it again, I'm pretty sure that I won't do it again. I still have the darn tinting and shading painting stuff for color theory which I have'nt even got started on. I guess I'll finish it tomorrow or something. I just truly hate color theory. Communication skills according to some, is their possibly most hated subject. I don't exactly hate it, I just feel that it is a waste of time. In fact, all of the teachers are really friendly. And my labtop has'nt even arrived yet. Fujitsu is supposedly the best labtop-computer brand out there. But all I can say is that, their service truly sucks. They just take too long to reply. Some of my friends have already received calls to collect their labtops. I have'nt even received mine yet. I wonder if my order even got to them. I'll call them tomorrow again. I truly detest Fujitsu's consumer service. I guess I'll go finish my homework again tomorrow at McDonalds... AGAIN... lol. Before the homework starts to pile up at least.

Today's Sermon
Prayer. Prayer is the most powerful weapon that we can ever have. As quoted from the pastor. And come to think of it, I can agree totally. This month's theme, for april that is, is all about intercession. To pray for others. Prayer can be the most selfish thing that you can do whenever you pray. It is not enough when you just pray for yourself and your family. Mainly because, prayer is meant to be shared with everyone. Everyone, meaning even your enemies. I find it really hard to do that sometimes. But the bible is true. If you only pray for those that you love, what reward will there be for you? Pray for others, even your enemies not because you want a reward. But because its the right thing to do. It amazes me sometimes how much prayer can give. You can bless, give, share anything through a prayer. It is free, it dose'nt cost anything. It only takes up a little of your time. We have learned on "how to pray" on last months theme. Mainly in,

Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then, your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

There is no point, in praying or even to start a prayer when you are distracted. One should only pray when he or she has a still heart. Because our father does not see how loud, nor how long we pray. What he does want to see, is prayer from our hearts. No matter how short or how long it is, as long as it comes right from the heart. It will be answered. So why not, use your prayers, or even during your prayers, to pray for others who are in need for blessings? Here we are, having a time of our lives while people in Africa, Indonesia and Thailand are literally suffering everyday. Some people, who are in dying need of blessings, just can't have them. During their church meetings, they do not have the air-conditioners, nor the proper lighting, nor the instruments that we folks have here in Singapore. However, I am glad, because I know that the Lord dose'nt care about this stuff. He dose'nt care if we can all sit comfortably and sing songs etc. Because what he cares, is that, we have all gathered, from everywhere, no matter which part of Singapore, country, or world, to worship him. All I am saying is, whenever we pray, it is better that we don't just pray for ourselves, or our families. We must also pray for those who are in need of those blessings more than us. We may not know them, but since we have the power to do so, why not do it? Each prayer will be answered. Because the bible is true!

Amen,
Aaron

NYP Fusion Show 2006

2006-04-29T12:08:00.000+08:00

NYP Fusion Show 2006

What a blast. I was too tired yesterday to update about this show but I guess I'll update on it now. Alright, the NYP Fusion Show is held every year for the School of Design students to show their portfolios after three years in NYP. It is a sort of tradition that has been on since a few years ago. I was deeply impressed by most of their work when I went there. Most were willing to share their experience in the course but some just could'nt be bothored when I asked them questions. Overall, this show was a definate moral booster for me as I know what to expect after three years of studying here. My aim, to outdo them. Don't get me wrong, most of their works were really great. My personal favourite work was Eternal Scars done by Zhuo HongJi. His presentation of his portfolio was really professionally done. And including his fully illustrated and animated "Eternal Scars" when I first went in, it caught my attention. I do not know the difficulty of 3D animation or illustrative works as I have never tried them before. But what I can see is that the illustrative works done in photoshop looked alot better than the 3D animation. That I guess, is just my taste. In addition, I have also learnt that this course, to improve, is based solely on your hard work. How much you are willing to work to get to the top of this course. Because I have gathered that most of the stuff that NYP teaches in this course are only about 5% of what they have done. Mainly, the basics. The rest, you will have to explore on your own to create your own style etc. And most of them, learnt ALOT from their IAP[Industrial attachment programme] where they started to improve tremendously just after three months of work. To get an idea of my favourite work, please visit by clicking the links provided at the end of this entry. Where you can see various work done by the 3rd year graduates of the whole school of NYP design. The visit took me approximately a close 4 hours to comb every single portfolio, video, animation and Q&A that I could grab my hands on. IT was a truly inspiring show that the third years have put up this year. I can't wait for next year's show and the next, which I hope will be my own.

Drawing Lecture and Design Fundamentals Tutorial
Yesterday, I had my drawing lectures and my design fundamentals tutorials. Once again, I have been piled up with TONS of homework. I guess I'll finish it later. Since my color wheel got rejected, I think I will put in 200% to make this color wheel a complete success for I will aim not for a pass but an A for this assignment. And so with my other assignments. I have yet to begin with my personal drawings yet mainly because my homework is really starting to pile up with drawings, memorising of the communication skills textbook, and of course, learning by heart from the design fundamentals textbook. I can say that memorising of this textbooks are really a piece of cake because this is NOTHING compared to the amount I had to memorise during my "O" levels. Anyway, heres a quick drawing of what I have done. It's definately not my best, but I only got this picture because the teacher took a photo of this.

Link to my Drawing

Yeah in case you can't see it, its a glass of water. I finished this in about less than an hour. Jermyn can vouch that I did this cause I finished this in McDonalds. LOL.

Links
NYP Fusion Show '06 Website
This is done by a student from NYP. I can say that she has done an excellent job. I really like the interface done by her. With the sound effects etc. In this website, you can see EVERYTHING that was on showcase on their portfolios. It's too bad that you can't see the videos but most of the stuff from the DMD students, meaning, their 3D rendering and illustrations, can be seen in here. This website however, has a weakness. Because I find navigating the portfolio a little difficult. I would have been easier to navigate if it was shown on thumbnails. Nevertheless, great website.

Zhuo HongJi's Website
As I have already mentioned, this dude's work was my favourite from the entire show. I loved his illustrations and his animation work. All of his work can be downloaded form the website. Including the 2D animation "Eternal Scars" that he did HIMSELF. My only regret was not being able to meet him and to ask him on how he actually made his animation. I always thought that Gan Cheong Kin was the only hit successor done by NYP but all I cna say is, that this dude's animation can really rival the 3d rendering.

More links will be added. Including the flash which includes the drawings picked by my drawing lecturer, which was drawn by the students from my year. The drawings were considered some of the "best" works on the assignment. I felt really demoralised after viewing each and every drawing. I guess this is the course for you. Try to spot my drawing. LoL.

"Edit"
I have uploaded the flash. Please download and view it if you are interested to see what the standards are for this year in DMD. All drawings are done by first year students of my year. I think you can see that there will be ALOT of competition in time to come.

Link to Drawings download

File Size - Roughly 6.2 mb

Christ's Devotion
I have nothing much to add to today's devotion. But I will tomorrow when I get to church. And also on monday when I go to a seminar on the Da Vinci's Code. If anyone wishes to join me just ask me via MSN Messenger.

Link to the Davinci Code Seminar Website
This will tell you all about the seminar on Monday, 1st May 2006. Its a public holiday so I don't think that it will affect most of you unless you have something on. It will be held at St Andrew's Church in City Hall. From 1030am to 2.30pm. They will go in-depth on the Da Vinci Code. A fee of 5 dollars will be imposed for lunch and notes. Please contact me for more information.

May the Peace of God be always with you.
God bless,
Aaron

Tired

2006-04-27T22:12:00.000+08:00

Tired
I am too tired to post anything today. I had the pleasure of enduring a rejection of the darn color wheels. Back to redo it again. The third time. Sigh, I a just too tired to type anything today. I'll put something up tommorrow instead. Probably an even longer post. I dunno.... lol. I am feeling a little discouraged right now. After this week filled with lessons, theres alot of talents that can be seen poping up here and there. People who can paint, people who can draw and people who can really do their art real well. I feel discouraged every single time a person does better than me in whatever I do. Because, my expectations for this course is to get to the top 5% of this cohort. No, of this course. My expectations of myself is high because I feel that, in order to get a secure job for this industry, you hav to be good. You have to constantly keep improving yourself. In fact, I always blame myself sometimes when other's produce better work than me. But I must be deceiving myself, because no matter how good you are, there will always be someone who will be better than you. I am however, still satisfied with my overall improvement over the past week. I have learned alot of stuff I never knew. From the teachers, from my friends etc. One things for certain, I am determined to raise to the cream of the crop in this industry. Because the Lord have chosen this path for me. And I WILL work hard to achieve my dream. Praise the Lord.

Amen,
Aaron

Ten Commandments

2006-04-26T20:16:00.000+08:00

The Ten Commandments and Other Extractions from the Holy Bible

I have always wondered, even before I became a believer of God, what was the Ten Commandments. I have decided to blog on this in case anyone, christian or non-christian, needs to know about this.

The Old Testament
Exodus 20
1. You shall have no other Gods before me
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol in form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
4. Remember Sabbath Day and keeping it holy.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6.You shall not murder
7. You shall not commit adultery
8. You shall not steal
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour.
10. You shall not covetyour neighbour's house. Nor his wife, manservent, maidservent ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.

I always refer back to this page, to keep in mind the commandments that God had given us. Everyone one of us, had sinned before once or twice in our lives. But it is through the blood of christ that we have been forgiven. I have unfortunately, broke a few of the commandments which I am ashamed of. Even though I was not a believer of God than, that is not an excuse for me to forgo what I had done. But I believe, that if you are truly sorry, with your heart, God will forgive you.

The New Testament
Matthew 7:14 - 15
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Forgive and forget. If you do not forgive others, how do you expect others to forgive you?

Matthew 7:12
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

The word of God is true, as this, as I think everyone knows, is true. Do to others what you want them to do to you.

History of the Holy Bible

The Old Testament remained in Hebrew until c.280-150 B.C. when it was translated into Greek at Alexandria, Egypt. This was known as the Septuagint. The next language change occurred when Jerome (c. 383-405 A.D) translated the Holy Bible into the Latin Vulgate. This was used by the clergy for nearly 1000 years.

The first English translation was completed by John Wycliffe and soon after, King James authorized the English version that has come to be known as the King James Version. This was in 1611.

Link

Do I need to say more? The old testament was first introduced in 280-150 B.C. And the new testament, introduced in 383-405 A.D. From a Period of the year 280B.C till today, Wednesday, 26th April 2006, with a near history of 2286 years of history, more than half of mankind's time, a period of 4000 years the bible has exsisted.

No one, could have preserved such history. Such extrodinary history. A history that lasted from Genesis until Revelations which tells the past, present and future of the world. From the first human beings of this Earth, Adam and Eve, to the people that exist now, of a near 6 billion population of humans. NO ONE except, our sole creator, whom I believe in, God himself.

The Word Of the Bible is True. That, is what, I truly believe in.

Amen,
Aaron

Once Again

2006-04-25T22:42:00.000+08:00

Another Day Another Experience

Another day at NYP again. Well what can I say? This course was definately what I wanted. I like the school. I like the class. I like the new friends. And I like the atmosphere. The courses, the teachers, the lecturers everything. From the food junctions to the ol' Cheers in the arcade shopping center. Everything in NYP is what I really wanted. Where I wanted to pursure. Where I had set my eyes 4 years ago when I was in Sec 1. I think many of the people I know knows that this course was actually my fifth choice. Yes, FIFTH. With an L1R5 of 20.... I could have gotten into a jc [Innova JC that is], but I felt that it just was'nt right for me. So I spent a merry-go-round around the courses deciding on where I wanted to go.

My choices

1. Pharmacy NP
2. Banking and Finance NP
3. Buissness NP
4. Marketing NP
5. Digital Media Design NYP
6. Digital Entertainment Technology NYP
7. Innova JC [Science]
8. Millenia Institute [Science]

My L1R4 = 14
With CCA = 13

L1R5 = 20

I do not know why I am actually writing out something like this which actually happened a real long time ago. But I guess it is just to reflect on what had happened during my last few years in my teenage life. Well the breakdown, I missed the entry point to Pharmacy by one point. ONE POINT. ONEEEEEEEEEE. If my cca had gotten another point, it would have made all the difference in the world. But I got a b3. Unfortunately, even putting it down as my first choice, I guess that I am just not good enough for the course. I would have really thought that my other choices, I would have been able to get in. But I did'nt read my L1R4 aggregrate which ahd to include humans[C6] which turned out to be. An 17. Sigh, just because of that, my first four choices were wiped out. I really thought, on that time, what had actually gone wrong. Why did'nt I choose wisely? I really thought that I could have gotten into Pharmacy but because of that one point in my cca, or because of my grades. I failed to make it. Till to this day, I wondered how different life would have turned out if I would have gotten into Pharmacy.
Don't get me wrong, I don't hate DMD at all. In fact, I really enjoy the course ALOT. The homework given are generally NOT homework to me at all. It's more of a leisure for me. I enjoy it. I Enjoy drawing, I enjoy editing videos, I enjoy the fresh design that I can create in programs such as photoshop etc. This is in fact, my dream job. Because, in the process of having a job that I really like, I cna express how I really feel true my art. I have never regretted going to this course and I never will. After realising my course when the results were shown 3 days before. I thought that the results were fake, and I prayed and prayed that they were. On the last day of the release of the results, my final prayer. "I let you choose my path. I let you decide on where I need to go. Because, you are my sole creator. The Lord who truly guides me without fail. And the Lord who truly does what is for the best interests for your creations."
I was desperate to hope to get into Pharmacy because I really wanted something different. Because I see Pharmacy as a meaningful course to go to. As I am able to help others with the creation of medicine etc. However, the truth was revealed when my friend had called me and told me, that alas, I had went into DMD at NYP. I was devestated, and thought that I could appeal, which I could'nt. I wanted to appeal through to get into Innova JC so that I can get into pharmacy when I graduate from A Levels. But, in my heart, I felt that, it was just, not my path. And the Lord had already chosen it for me, the right one. And, with that, the prayer, has been met. May it be a minute, an hour, a day, months or years, I believe every single prayer with the right intention, will be met. May it be for myself, friends or family, it will be met with the right intentions at heart.

Amen,
Aaron

Praise the Lord

2006-04-24T20:39:00.001+08:00

Praise the Lord
I Do not know if this sounds boring. But I will never get sick of saying this again and again. Praise the Lord. This morning I woke up, late for school. For the first time of my life, I probably rushed out and got to YCK as fast as possible. On the way there, my MP3 player dropped and supposedly, my MP3 Hard Disk Broke. Zzzzzzz I was really worried... mainly because my warranty was over and I will have to pay 200 dollars to fix it. Well, after the first lecture was done, I had to wait over 5 hours for the next one. So I stayed in the library and transfered some notes etc. And at the same time, got some drawings done for my drawing module. They wer'nt kidding when they said that this course had ALOT of drawings. Surprisingly enough, after such a bad day I had, I really enjoyed drawing the stuff out. I guess, it's just because I really enjoy drawing. It destresses me and I can really relax when I draw. At the same time, in this course, I have made alot of new friends. Finished the second lecture and got home, and.... IT WAS RAINING. RAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sigh, if I was on the right temper I would have cursed and swore.... but surprisingly.... I just did'nt.... I can't explain it at all. I used to be such a hot-headed dude before. Getting angry over simplest matters. But for these past few months, no matter how bad the day was for me. I don't seem to get angry that easily at all. After all the bad things that happened today, I expected it to be worse.... but when I got home.... I re-checked my price list for my MP3 and true enough, the warranty was over. Sigh, I was sad I guess, cause I had already forked out alot for my course and had no cash to pay to fix my mp3. And I tried attaching it to the computer. And HALLELUJAH! THE MP3 WORKED. Sigh, I guess the best thing to do when stuff dosent go your way is to keep a cool head and keep praying. Again, I thank, and praise the Lord.

Ol' Days
But as usual, I can't seem to forget the old crowd. It seems that we are finally, drifting furthur and furthur everyday as the day passes on. We just don't seem to talk as often as we do before. Everytime when I pray, I had always prayed that we won't lose contacts at all. I can say that this has been met I guess. We do still chat occasionally. But I guess its because we all have our different paths. Instead of being in the same class, we are now seperated. In different jc's and poly's. We are getting busier and busier everyday. It really amuses me sometimes. On how much I wish I could go back in time and relive the Secondary school days. I used to hate the teachers. The lessons. And the homework. And O Levels. Right now, I miss it. The Teachers. The canteen. The homework. Everything. And most importantly, my friends in my secondary school life. I am guessing that I am not the only one experiencing this problem at all. Most of the people who were seperated after going into different paths will drift furthur and furthur away. But, there is one thing that I can be certain. No matter which part of the earth we go to. No matter how much we have drift away from each other. I still, will have at least, the memories from my secondary school days. That I will, never, ever forget. And that, is the true price of the memories in life. May it be primary, secondary, or childhood. Priceless. And to finish up this long post, I wish to add to those who are in their teenage years. To cherish that moment. To cherish that year. To cherish your friends. Because what you do, can never be undone. As you grow into an adult, life moves on until, we all move on. But one thing that I can be sure of, the Lord is indeed with each and every one of us. And no matter where we go, we will, meet again. In the gates of Heaven.

Amen,
Aaron

Full Steam Ahead

2006-04-23T20:58:00.000+08:00

Full Steam Ahead NYP

Alright, got all my materials, done and ready. Well most of them anyway... Got a hard disk for my school note's etc. And meeting frens at 8.30pm hopefully at the mrt tomorrow :P

I don't have much time but I just wanna go through one of the articles in the papers today. After reading this article, I felt a bit sad, but yet, glad. It was an article about a girl fighting tongue cancer since last year. Her former school, RGS had raised 130k to help her with her hospital fees. It was not these details that raised my attention but the last paragraph which said something like this. "I am a catholic and I believe that the Lord wants me to live to carry on, to help people like me who experiences the pain that I am going through." I am not sure whether to feel sorry, sad or happy for her. Because I felt sorry that she had to go through so much pain, after doing so much in her school etc. And it all went down to be destroyed by cancer. But at the same time, I feel, that the Lord is with her, so much so, that even if she does pass away[I sincerely hope not], she will, have a place in heaven. And if she does live, she will be able to help those who are like her now, and at the same time, to spread the word of god. I believe, in God, and I believe, he has a reason for everything that is happening. Every day, every minute, of every second, he is, with us, it is we, who either denies him or is with him. I seriously hope that the girl will recover from her illness. If not, I am certain, she will get to a better place. In Heaven.

Amen,
Aaron

Rubik Cubing

2006-04-22T12:39:00.000+08:00

Rubik's Cube
I can't start on my homework as I have not collected my materials yet. I have finished a couple of drawings for my drawing modules but I don't have a scanner.... so I can't really upload it into my blog. I will when I get a scanner. Nevertheless, I'll finish my rest of the homework tomorrow or later in the evening. Anyway, to anyone who have heard of the Rubik's Cube, I have found a few websites which may interest you. It covers the basics of rubik cubing and it gives quite a in-depth method of solving the cube. There are two guides, the basic one and the more advanced one. I would suggest that to anyone who is new to this, to first look at the basic one before you start on the more advanced one.

It may be a little bit of a pain in the butt when you first try out this manipulation, but it will get easier and easier with enough practise. I managed to solve my first puzzle without any help from the guides at an "amazing" half an hour. It's nothing to be proud of, but I am certain that I can bring it down to less than a minute one day.

Begginer's Guide
This guide covers the basic rules of Rubik Cubing etc. The number of moves required to actually finish the cube may vary at over 100 moves. This is TOO slow for speed cubing which requires less than 40 moves to solve the cube.

Advanced Guide
This guide is recommended to people who are able to solve the cube with the above method. With this guide, you should be able to clock less than 30 secs to solve the cube with enough practise. It took me 15mins to finish the cube as compared to half an hour with the begginer's guide.

Rubik's Cube Solver
This is the site for those who just can't be bothored to learn to solve it. It's an idiot proof way of solving this as all you have to do, is to color the cubes, and it will give a DETAILED way of how to solve the current cube for you.

Overall, it took me 2 days to actually figure out how to solve the Rubik's Cube. It will get easier and easier as you practise. The people who managed to get 24 seconds or less took a few months of practise. If you are able to memorise all of the illustrations in the advanced site, you should have no problem finishing the cube blind-folded.

Lol, in addition to the Rubik's Cube, I also practise Pen Spinning and a little of entertainment Magic.... It seems that I really like manipulation alot. To those that need help, please leave a message in the tagboard. Remember, practise makes perfect.

Thanks,
Aaron

New Look

2006-04-21T21:08:00.000+08:00

New Look

I have just finished the new skin for the blog. Hope you guys like it more than the previous one. Although its much simpler, I think its fresher than the previous one. Done in Photoshop, credits to cobra for the brushes and dafont.com for the fonts.

God

This week had been a somewhat a great week for me. I enjoyed the classes I had in NYP but yet a cry of sadness resides in my heart. I do not know why, and I can't explain it. It is just one of the few things that you sometimes can't explain. It was the time after I had finished watching the Passion of the Christ for the first time in my life. Never before in my life, have I actually REALLY cried during a movie. As I watched Jesus being tortured by the soldiers and nailed to the cross. I kept wondering to myself, why? WHY did he suffer so much pain? So much humiliation? WHY had he endured the tortue in fact, by his own CREATION? As quoted from Pastor Rony Tan during the easter friday service I went, one word from Jesus, and he could have been saved. But instead, he carried on, enduring as soldiers kept slapping him with whips and forcing him to carry his own cross.

As I watched him being nailed on the cross, he proclaimed a verse which really touched my heart. "Forgive them Father, for they know not." An average person would have started swearing at the soldiers, at what they actually did to face such an end. But Jesus, actually prayed for them. He ACTUALLY PRAYED for the people who tortured him. There can be no stronger love for the people than to actually love someone who had just nailed you on a cross. Just before Jesus had died, he had managed to bring a theif, who was cruxified for theft, into the right side, into God's arms. Even at his last breath on this Earth which happened 2006 years ago, he had brought another person, into the hand of the Father. This was the first time, that I had actually cried while watching a movie. Even as I am a new christian, seeing our creator being killed by his own creation, seems so inhumane. And the thing is, Jesus was in fact, innocent. But he was still nailed on the cross. Everytime I visualize the cross in my mind, the greatest gift the God has given us kept coming back to my head. Salvation. The sacrifice of the holy blood meant that our sins are forgiven. It meant that, for every single sin that we have commited, we have, been forgiven. Whether young, old, fit or sick, we, as humans, will die. But as a believer in God, I place my life, by soul, my spirit into my Father's hands, as I know, I will meet God one day and death, is only the beggining. For I, believe, in God, and, in Jesus.

Amen,
Aaron

Pen Spinning Video

2006-04-19T09:01:00.000+08:00

Pen Spinning Video

UCPSB Hall of Honor

This video took me 2 weeks to complete. It features some of the best spinners in the UCPSB forums. I quite liked how the video turned out but youtube dosent seem to let me upload the full video. Anyway, enjoy.

P.S I might not be able to update often as much as I did[Like I ever did -.-''], school term has started.... I'll post a comment about it one day.

Peace out,
Aaron

Ice Age 2

2006-04-08T19:28:00.000+08:00

Ice Age 2

Exhausted. Enjoyable. Kick ass day. Today was truly one of the best days before school term starts. Watched Ice Age 2 at the cineplex in orchard again... lol... we kinda love that place for some reason. We can even see the same people selling tissues, giving the exact same phamlets on the exact same spot during a month's visit to Orchard every so often. We went to look for Carrie Chong but did'nt find her because we ate away 30 minutes of the time in BK, literally.

Well, we decided not to go there and went to takashimaya to get my art stuff for my course, I have no way, in my life seen such EXPENSIVE ART MATERIALS. They were selling some color pencils for ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS. O.O that truly bites big time. I skipped those color pencils as I probably did'nt need them till our drawing lessons start. Until than ill probably be sticking with pencils and charcoals for a while. The sketchbook was a killer >.>. Twenty-two dollars..... man this course ain't cheap at all my basic requirements already cost me 40 dollars with a discount of 4 bucks. If i continue 3 years down the road.... the paint, brushes, air brushes im going to spent on are gonna burn a whole in my pocket. Well, the course is still interesting... lol.

Well, today made me realise how much we three ar'nt going to be seeing each other for the years to come. All my friends I made in my secondary school life seems to drift away furthur and furthur. In fact, the only people I still keep contact with are the Mapalas and Derek who is in the same course with me but in a different class. Other than that, everyone has gone their seperate ways to other polytechnics, different courses or junior colleges and some, in vocational institutes. I missed the time I had in secondary school where there was much chaos and laughter in the class. I could say, that the feelings attached to my secondary school is definately stronger than that in my primary school. I am pretty sure that applies to almost to everyone who might be reading this. I am just happy however, no matter where we may go, no matter how long time passes by, or how much we might change in years to come, I am glad, that I have met the people in my school especially the Mapalas. There were a few fights, but it was outnumbered by the laughter we had all these years. What may to become of my current situation when I did not chose to go back to christ church and remained in Monfort Secondary School. I do not know, and I never will. I never regretted my choice at all as in chr, it was where I met my friends, teachers and everyone whom had changed my life in the 4 years. One thing is certain, in the television ad that goes, cost of secondary education, 1 thousand dollars, cost of school books, 700 dollars, cost of memories, priceless, is true. The years in christ church were the best years of my life, and I truly want to thank those whom I met, whether friend or foe. The memories I have in my brain shall never be gone even until the day that I turn to dust.

Amen,
Aaron

NYP Orientation Day 3

2006-03-31T20:13:00.000+08:00

NYP Orientation Day 3 - Grand Finale

And the grand finale today. It was a blast. We had to rush to finish off our boards that we are to present to the whole design school. We kept changing the design and such but I think that through our considerable team-effort and hardwork, it paid off as the end product looks just GREAT! And than there was our skit...... a TOTAL nightmare for me. I have been on this planet for a near 17 years of my life and never before have I ever worn any hair-pins. We had to draw lots to see which character we will be in our twisted-fairytale, Hansel and Gretal. And unlucky, I drawed the lots and became Gretal. I had one ponytail pinned to my head with a few sweets added here and there, I did'nt really see my reflection but I thought I would have looked horrible.(A sweet-amulet was also worn around my neck)

Our group however, did'nt win any prizes at all. In fact, the groups with the most obscene scenes like a guy wearing a dress, some dude acting like a girl going behind a board and pretending to be rapped won the whole thing. And seriously, there was even a group called AIDS >.> and its NOT what you think you crazy people..... (no offense.... lol....) it stand for "ace in design school". I would think that our group would have the most "unique" name in the school, "creative"..... our group was group seven and our group name is SEVEN(cool eh?... lol...). After all that funny skits and complaints about the lousy lunch that was served today(its horrible today, we had a buffet on the first day and mcdonalds on the second), we were finally dismissed at around 3pm.

Our class however, well most of them, went to Ang Mo Kio to play a few games of pool(and man did I SUCK at it). A "few" games as in almost 2 hours of rib-cracking laughter and fun. There were ten of us and we took 3 tables with two tables playing singles and the last table playing doubles and the other 2 to wait. Well, all in all it was a real fun day, other than the walk in the rain me and a few friends had to endure due to not wanting to eat with the rest, it was pretty much a fun day. Our OGLs sadly, did'nt join us for the game as they were busy doing some other stuff.

Well, I am definately going to miss the orientation as it is one of the best I ever had, with all the new friends found and the funny "sub-lessons" of drawing and stuff, I would definately look forward to start my couse this coming 17th April. All in all, I guess Polytechnic life is definately a good choice to embark on. To all my friends in NYP, I'll hope to cya around XD.

Peace out,
Aaron

NYP Orientation Day 2

2006-03-30T19:03:00.000+08:00

NYP Orientation Day 2

And the battle continues.... Today, another word, "FUN". Man, its definately a better day than yesterday although we had mass games etc. In fact, the mass games had actually helped us bond together alot more than normal discussion, especially our cheer, which according to the OGL, was the best. I guess our 1 hour preparation paid off when our cheer got us 5 bonus points during the mass games. And today's lunch, McDonalds, and yeah, free of charge.

I can definately say that today was a kick-ass day because everyone from our group definately bonded very well together and we were more willing to share ideas for our cheer and the board thingy we have to do. And besides, we could also do a short animation, as in a 1 sec clip by drawing on 24 pieces of small paper and riffling them to show a short animation, and that was a kick-ass session filled with alot of laughter. [Alot of people actually copied stickdeath.com, the one with the goriest and most painful deaths by stick-man got the loudest cheer] LOL, apart from the sessions, we also had alot of lectures on various topics like school disicpline etc. [Don't ask me, i was half-asleep during the lectures, they were just TOOOOO BORING]

Well, day 2 of orientation has really increased my liking of the school and course more and more. Each day that I spent time in NYP, my interest just keeps growing and growing. I guess it is probably the friendly OGLs [most of them at least... mwahahaha...(mine is XD)], and the friends I have made in my group/class which everyone in there is co-operative, friendly and really nice. To future people who may like to join this course, I would say go for it, because it really boosts your confidense in your creativity and communication skills. But please do not think that this course is simple drawing etc, because theres ALOT of hard work needed to get to that drawing skill level. It is not just simply drawing but alot of techniques and skills apply in your modules which enable you to have a successful artistic career in various companies and institutions. Last thing I would like to note, to all my class and group members, GROUP SEVEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SEVEN!!!!!!!

P.S I'll update on tomorrow's orientation if I can, theres already an assignment given to us during our last few holidays T.T

Peace out,
Aaron

NYP Orientation 2006

2006-03-29T18:44:00.000+08:00

NYP Orientation 2006

Just came back from the orientation today. One word, "boring". The people there were okay though, very friendly people, including everyone from my class. I did'nt know that the orientation groups will actually be my permanent class for a year O.O.... I was just plain shocked when I found out. Although its better though, you don't have to make new friends again after losing them from the seperation of different classes. And our class motto.... S T O N E. Yeah, STONE, STONE?! Basically because almost everyone of us were too shy to speak up for our discussion. But still, the orientation was alright as I could make alot of new friends in there.
But the drawing period was a nightmare for me, I was never a good traditional drawer, it seems like the animation route seems to be a crushed lane for me. My drawing of the representation of "Meet the Fockers" was soooooooooooooooooooooo bad. I don't even want to watch the movie ever again. Compared to the rest of the class, my drawing was probably the worst of them all. It seems like I have gotta put in alot of hard decent work to catch up with the rest in my class. Apparantly, alot of them have very good artistic skills while I am reduced to drawing "stick-man" diagrams. Bleh.
Well, to tired to continue this boring post, I guess I'll update this thing again after day 2 of the orientation, a mass games day.[ I am so gonna die ]

Peace out,
Aaron

NYP Enrollment

2006-03-28T21:01:00.000+08:00

NYP Enrolment

It is a pain in the butt to get enrolled into NYP. Sure, they sent us the enrollment package, but it is so chalked full of stuff that it is quite impossible to read and absorb every single detail. Take the online enrolment for example, I did'nt know about it until a friend of mine told me O.O. Seriously, I hate the way things are organised for the enrollment into NYP. But well, the place is great, thats one thing good about it. And theres still a orientation for the Design people tomorrow... which is imo, too early O.O. But heck, looking forward to it. I don't know if any other people are going to DMD course other than me and derek and some other people. Hope to see some familiar faces. Anyway, off to finish that darn online enrollment thingy.

Peace out,
Aaron

Banned

2006-03-25T15:57:00.000+08:00

Banned from computerz

Zzzz..... who cares.... I'm still using it on weekdays. The bans not going to stop me from using it at all. Anyway, more importantly for now, here's a new video I made. It's about pen spinning from every single collaboration video I participated, have been combined into one video.

Enjoy.

Anyway, please visit here for more videos done by the Mapalas.

Peace out,
Aaron