You leave me SPEECHLESS.,

why going for an exam is like going on a date

WHY I THINK GOING FOR AN EXAM IS LIKE GOING ON A DATE=)

have you ever gone for a/an _____? Not knowing any thing about the _____, not knowing what ____likes? You have no idea what the _____ entails, no idea what your _____ is about. Like everything else you just leave it to chance, " Que sera sera" you say. Whatever will be, will be. As you step into the **_____, you see your _____ at the table, beckoning you over. As you walk over to the table, beads of perspiration begin forming on you forehead, your already clammy hands are getting wetter by the minute, fear grips at your heart and refuses to let go. Questions like " What am i doing here?", " I should have paid more attention to details." and " What if it doesn't work out?" flies through your mind like a bullet train. But its too late to turn back now...too late.

*Now, please substitute in the spaces either with (date/exam)
**for this, please fill in either (restaurant/exam hall)

This is why going for an exam is like going on a date. The feelings are the same to begin with. I admit, I have failed as a lover to my exams hence im in a rut having to repeat the date once more, hoping that i can finally promote to a full time reletionship status. But its ok, we always do it better the second time round ehs?=)) Now Ive got a change in mindset and i have decided to woo my exams harder to make sure i can make it so wish me luck dears! Ive got 4 more weeks to go!

STEPS TO TAKE

1#- I got to love it for what it is

Instead of hoping that my exams will change its style to suit my writing style, i shall suit my writing stylt to my exam's requirements instead. If its short and succint it wants (like econs) than so be it! And if i love my exams, it'll love me back too=))

2#- I need to know my exam in detail

I remember a chinese saying from last year. Direct translation: You've got to touch it to its bottom. LOL. Im not a pervert, its highly unlikely that i'll get turned on by examinations. But what its trying to say is that, you've gotta know your exam really really really well! And so i will TRY!

3#- Plan it out

I will not leave things to fate like last year anymore! I will study hard for what i want. I will plan my steps up till the day of my exams and i will keep to my steps. I will not be lazy anymore!!! lol im tired of being a slacker and now its time to give my cramped body a stretch and start moving. GO GO GO!!

4#- I will appear

Lol, though it has never happened to be before( and i hope it never does) I shall do my best to not be sick and appear for my exams!!

Ok now that im revitalized, IM OFF TO STUDY STUDY STUDY!

I love going on dates >.O

"You leave me SPEECHLESS, when you talk to me."

3:39 AM

Making Friends or making out?

I happen to chance upon a Forum article on Mr Brown's site entitled " Making friends or Making out? ". It was a letter written in by a concerned Aunt as her nieces and nephews had told her of the improper activities conducted during their University orientation in 2 different Universities in Singapore( may i mention that these activities are backed by the Social Development Unit?). And she mentioned games like getting guys to exchange sweets with female students as they sat in a circle and also things like getting a female to lie on the floor as a male student did push ups on top of her. ( *hello hot blooded male friends who read my blog, i know u guys very very well. my guess is that you are probably grinning with anticipation for your uni entrance in like 2-3 years time right? lol * )

But seriously...YUCKS! Not only is this not cool, its also not funny and very very very demeaning for the students. Apparently, one of the games was that girls was asked to pick guys they wished to pair up with and hence subjecting the less attractive girls to ridicule as the guys who were picked groaned and lamented to their friends about this undesirable pairing. Whatever, like the girls have any choice as well. And apparently, you also get labelled as " square" if you do not join in. Peer pressure much anyone?

I suppose an ageing population is rather undesirable but seriously, this is NOT the way to go about increasing our birth rate. On the ST forum site, some women suggested that if they wanted an increased birth rate so badly, they should just lock em up and make them watch porn instead. LOL. More effective. Too bad the government banned orgies though, if not i think the SDU might actually take this suggestion more seriously=)

But seriously, increased fornication does not equate to a better future for Singapore. So what if the birth rates increased, you might actually find yourselves with the problem of unwanted babies or a new generation that have seriously mental problems due to parental neglect. Ok i may be exaggerating but it is possible. The elders already lament that this generation of youths are a bunch of spoilt brats. Can you imagine the effect of 2 spoilt brats copulating and end up with an unplanned child whom they can't be bothered with cos they are self centred:) What a bright future we have.

Not only is this about Singapore but for the individual as well. How would you like if you knew that your boyfriend was out kissing some other girl " for fun " or if your girlfriend was found beneath another guy in a position that will make one blush even if both are fuly clothe? Not funny already right? And for those that are looking for potential partners, is this the way you wanna find them? *P.S dun mind my language=) *

Speaking from the perception of a close minded girlfriend, i swear i'll go up and punch that retarded girl that came into contact with my bf then i'll slap my bf for going on with it. Peer pressure MY ARSE LOL. There's something called morals and i think i see your's flying out the window:)*there it goes "bye bye..." * lol.

But i suppose its ultimately the organising comittee's fault. Its a university for god's sake, the people there can't be that much of a dimwitt can they? Its amazing that there are probably a whole group of them preparing the orientation program and none of them have the guts to voice their displeasure of these stuff. TSK TSK

"You leave me SPEECHLESS, when you talk to me."

4:51 AM

Whining on and off about people i see

Ok, i get that i'm supposed to be studying for an econs test tomorrow ( a subject which i seem to do badly in all the time...*gee i wonder why* ) owells. How much can i stuff into my brain ehs?

Let me get this straight... the notes stated that there are 4 types market structure: Oligopoly, Monopoly, Perfect Competition and Monopolistic Competition. And of the 4 choices we have, none are perfect:) great... The basic thing i got from my notes are that either we get screwed by a single big money spinner or we get screwed by a thousand small firms. Either ways, it aint working out for us.

The only monopoly that i can think of as the best example is none other then Microsoft. Which is, ironically, the program EVERY SINGAPOREAN teacher use to type out our wonderful notes, teaching us about the demerits of a Monopoly whilst patronising one themselves * talk about irony*. Well, im not a complainer:( after all i'd positively die without Microsoft word and Powerpoint and all the other wonderful crap that comes with my MICROSOFT STUDENT PACKAGE. All im saying is that i wish it wasn't so bloody expensive. I mean... if like half the world buys it from you, you could have the decency to charge us a little cheaper? And if Mr Bill Gates is earning more then he can spend( making supernormal profit like nobody's business), is'nt it and indication of over charging? If we live in an ideal world, a monopoly like Microsoft can benefit socially if they actually passed on their savings, from enjoying Economies of Scale, to us mere slaves to their great addictive power. But alas, such a world do not exist and we wake up to the smell of reality and all its profit driven people.

Fret not dears:) if 1 firm has too great a power, maybe the next might entice you. How about having many many many firms. Welcome to the world of Perfect Competion( even though it doesn't exist in our world noe...much )*taaadaaa*. In this world, the market is shared by so many firms that you'd much rather count the hairs on your head. They all sell similar goods and in the end, they will only earn NORMAL PROFIT due to its high competitiveness. Due to its small size, they are price takers and have freedom of entry and exit even. But Don't be too happy...apparently...it is possible for a market to be able to achieve allocative and productive efficiency and not be perfect as well. Apparently, the lack of EOS is a cause of worry cos this means a lack of cost savings and that the consumers aka US have to pay a higher price for it. Drats. But as the name suggests, this is probably the closest we'll get to a PERFECT market:)

Ok, so too little is no good and too many is not good either. Why not just have a few? Well dears, let me introduce to you Mr. OLIGOPOLY who is actually just a few large firms dominating the market. The kinky demand curved sire seldom vary his prices unless costs change significantly. Due to him having a few GREAT competition, price competition has to be avoided at all costs cos in the end, the casualty can only be him. So instead, he makes use of his powers to try to trick people into thinking that he is different from the rest out there and doing his best to prevent new sires from entering the market. And if more competition threatens... a cartel is all but garanteed ( as they say, there is only a fine line separating friend and enemies alike. )

And lastly, the wonders of MONOPOLISTIC COMPETITION... the surreal like market where differences in products can be real or IMAGINED. Cool... NORTS. Although its great cos supposingly it reduces other firm's incentive to rip us off yet allowing each firm some sort of false power in making pricing decisions. Also, these differentiated products means that WE have got a choice, relatively lower prices, closer substitutes and creates more jobs in the advertising and product development!!! now isn't that wonderful??? NOOO obviously not cos this market is not only allocative and productive inefficient, but also causes the company to waste money through advertising and wastage of resources.

Whoever said that studying was fun. This has been quite a depressing thing study about how people behind big mahogany desks on the top floor of an office building have been growing fat ripping us off till they die of choronic heart diseases. Owells... life sucks eitherways:)

"You leave me SPEECHLESS, when you talk to me."

6:40 AM