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Fruitful Day

This was kinda fruitful day. . . A good way to mark the start of my first day back in Singapore. .

Got my first surprise of the day. . A bursary! I seriously didn't expect that. . With my kinda result, i didn't dare to think of being able to get some things. . Of course, i was overjoyed with that, not exactly because of the money, but also i was delighted to able to achieve what i had been achieving in primary and secondary school times even at JC. . It was sorta honour. . had heard from Andrew that he has got the same award too. . He did so much better than me but ended up getting the same thing as me. . . However, it didn't really go smoothly. . I was about to send the application to the community centre then i realised that the application date has past. . . Not really disheartened by that, i proceeded to the community centre hoping to appeal for my application to be accepted since i know i got a valid reason for handing it late. . I was told that i needa photocopy the page on my passport with the entry and exit stamps on it to prove that I was away. . I did all that, and finally submitted the form after making my way to and fro the community centre from home(about 1 km away) twice. . .

I’ve got a new phone! It’s a Sony Ericsson K700i. . Signed a two year plan with M1 and cost me $229. . Actually wanted to get Samsung SGH-E600C instead, the flip phone that Ting Jun is using. . It cost less but the functions are not as good as K700i. . Do not have Bluetooth, and the camera is not as good. . So even though I had always wanted to have a flip phone, I decided to get that phone, which Kelvin is also using now, after consulting some of my ‘professional’ friends. . At the same time, I got a database simcard. . It cost a month of $10, which I have to use for 3months, and give you a 5000kbps of gprs downloading space. .

At the night, I went to K box with Rong. . After that which we went having supper at Punggol Nasi Lemak and sat there to talk until morning. . From the chat, I learned a lot of things about myself, which I never really thought about. . I found out a lot about my weaknesses, which I never realize. . He told me that I am sometimes very straightforward and hurt others feelings without knowing. . The other party may not show that he/she take it to heart, but you never know, he/she might not be as close term with you after you said the words. . Secondly, he spoke about my pessimism in relationships. . . He told me that I should demonstrate what I have shown in soccer matches, the confident, determination and courage, not fear of losing, in going after someone I like. . Thirdly, he said that I am too quiet at times, poor in communicating with others, and put on a wrong attitude when speaking to people. . He pointed that many times people had thought I was some dao kia or in a way, someone full of thoughts of his own and refusing to expose himself to others, therefore give people the idea that I am someone not easy to get along with, though the fact that I am not. . Lastly, he added that I should try to put aside my shyness, get to know more girl friends instead of just mixing with guys. . . I needa learn how to communicate with girls the way I do with guys. .
Well. . I totally agreed with all of what he said, it was only after listening to all he said then I realized all these. . I feel the need to change, to find myself again. . I can’t guarantee I will succeed, but there certainly a need to try. . . if I do not want my social circle to become very small and limited. . Really appreciate such truthful words from him. . Sometimes an outsider can judge you better than yourself. . I am really grateful to have a friend like him to remind me of my weakness so that I can try to change for the better. .

simply written on 8:40 PM
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