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[Current Mood| bouncy]

For today,i have offered my aid to a female friend of mine to help her in principles of accounting.Ended up feeling amused/annoyed/humoured after giving her some coaching session.Definitely worse than a half marathon running session =D At least,i do hope she will be able to clear this coming Friday's accounting test!!Good luck,lady,hehe ^_~


Quote of the day: "Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings."  ~ Ed Gardner

[Current Mood| happy]

Not too bad,considering that i am now having a temporary part time job to last me till mid august,i still have some spare income to pay off my insurance plans and some money for "comfort" items *oops* =P

Anyway,two racing shoes owned so far:

New Balance RC 130X Shoes


Mizuno Wave Universe 2 racing shoes


More to come soon,hehe...


Quote of the day: "Things could always be worse; for instance, you could be ugly and work in the Post Office." ~ Adrienne E. Gusoff

[Current Mood| happy]

It is like 2 weeks after my exams and indeed,this is the time to find temporary jobs to earn some spare cash and i am quite happy to say I have found one accounts related temporary job (it is on a part-time basis,4 hours work).Not too bad,at least the other half of the day I will be able to be free and do my own self-studying/exercise =D

Anyway,just settled some personal stuff before going off for an extremely hot and humid run soon.Looking forward to the run but definitely not the ridiculous weather =P


Quote of the day: "I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally."  ~ W.C. Fields

[Current Mood| hopeful]

Oh well,just a super quick recap on the exam done a few days back and my opinion of the paper.Definitely specific and vague at the same time?Due to the nature of questions,it no longer requires regurgitation of material but rather real conceptual understanding to start off with.

Questions asked in the actual paper (i could only recall some of the questions though):
1) Open-ended question asking about the type of Info system model to be used?
2) What is a client-server architecture?Remote-server application blah
3) Discuss what is a decision-making model,and its limitations from the design and implementation view of IS
4) Limitation of IS design and pitfall of all-encompassing system???
5) IS can reduce transaction costs.Critically discuss the statement with relevant examples.
6) IS can create competitive advantages.Critically discuss the statement with relevant examples.

Hopefully,i can achieve the desired grades.Now back to studying for my last 2 (hrm & audit) papers with 7 more days to go!!

Quote of the day: "Mathematics may be defined as the subject in which we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true." ~ Bertrand Russell

[Current Mood| annoyed]

Just finished reading through my next paper on Tuesday which will be information systems & organisations (for short,it will be abbreviated as "ISORG").Last 2 papers will be on 28 & 29 may, auditing & assurance and Human Resource Management respectively o_O

This year's papers take on an approach of surprise element (read = questions that were least expected to be examined).If my memory serves me well here (i took it on 14 may though,so i only recalled the bits and pieces),these are the questions being tested:

Section A (Do one,but not more than two further questions)
Qn 1) Subprime mortgage question,
Qn 2) Tools to reduce moral hazard in debt market, delegated monitoring)
Qn 3) Chp 9-Efficient Market Hypothesis (overreaction - emprical evidence)
Qn 4) Credit risk, migration & concentration analysis, collateral & endorsement to manage credit risk.Discuss?

Section B (Do one,but not more than two further questions)
Qn 5) NPV (addivity property, calculation, hurdle rate concept)
Qn 6) CAPM (empirical evidence,calculation of Beta,
Qn 7) Chp 9-Efficient Market Hypothesis (types of efficiency, framework for informational efficiency,importance of EMH in capital budgeting & portfolio management)
Qn 8) Income Gap analysis question, market risk   (bold denotes questions attempted)

Hmm,not very cheerful eh?But at least i have attempted all parts of the compulsory 4 questions.All right,here comes the next paper in 2 days time... ISORG!!! *strangles external examiner* =P

Quote of the day: "It never hurts to ask. Unless you ask for hurt."~ Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata

[Current Mood| alarmed]

From my course mates' feedback for their first paper yesterday and today,the examinations administrative procedures seems to be "delayed" or rather,screwed up due to the thermal temperature scanning which caused a huge dissatisfaction among candidates  -__- Thankfully,i get to hear from their experience and will be much more better prepared mentally :P

For now,stay calm and just "look"/"observe" the questions and answer them to the point.*strangles Principles of banking & finance module* =X Too stressed out,i guess.

Quote of the day: "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." ~ Bill Cosby

[Current Mood| busy]

Well,first examinations papers is coming in 11 more days! =O

Note to self: Must stay calm & focused now!!


Quote of the day: "A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don't have a J.O.B." ~ Fats Domino

[Current Mood| surprised]

I had my dinner at Tampines for a change instead at bedok and was about to head for school on friday (24 apr) and i happened to see my ex-lower secondary (high school) friend,Anna attitudep.For a moment,i thought i saw the wrong person since she didn't change much and i was like wondering whether it was my classmate.Fortunately,i had a "hippo" hide and decided to ask her politely for her name & reminded her gently too =P Of course,it was fun chatting with her and knowing each other's progress so far after not "bumping" into each for other for more than 6 years+?And yes,she still looks as "young" as ever (read --> she didn't change much in appearance *oops*) ^_^


Quote of the day:  "Free advice is worth the price." ~ Robert Half

[Current Mood| sleepy]

A long overdue entry here,i guess.Had a simple birthday celebration instead :p
But well,I need to go back and do my next round of revision again.First paper is coming within less than 3 weeks *woah*

Quote of the day ~ "Tough times never last, but tough people do." ~ Robert H. Schuller

[Current Mood| alarmed]




Oh my,time has passed by so fast O_O In the meanwhile,most of my mock exam scripts have been reviewed already and much progress need to be done for me to achieve the grades -___-

As identified,principles of banking & finance,along with audit & assurance are my weaker points.Definitely need to put in the "smarts" and the effort to pull off the results.

First for principles of banking & finance (UOL 24) *prays* *digs readings* =P  (topics tested)

Part 1: Financial Systems (introduction & comparison of different countries)

Part 2:Principles of Banking (Financial intermediation,Regulation & Risk Management)

Part 3:Principles of Finance (Valuation of securities --> stocks/bonds, capital budgeting techniques/investment appraisal techniques & efficient market hypothesis)

*back to studying and lunch*

Quote of the day: "Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content." ~ Louis L' Amour

[Current Mood| pleased]

I managed to borrow the Brain Training for Runners book in the local community library and i have to say,it is quite a thick running book =P To sum it up,the book is split into two parts. The first half gives the theories behind the concept and a lot of practical ideas on how to train.My favourite is about core strengthening which is recently given the emphasis. Not only does the author explain very well why core training is important for runners, but he also describes four sets of exercises, and the accompanying photos make them perfectly clear. Other relevant chapters deal with recovery and injuries.

There is a quick summary (weblink here) of this book in this blog review of this book,but of course,it is better to read through the book as it is loaded with contents ^_^ I just managed to finished reviewing some of the chapters of the book.I will update the chapters link once i am done with the book ^_^


Quote of the day: "Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught" ~ Sir Winston Churchill

[Current Mood| annoyed]

Actually,i am not sure whether to feel very annoyed/amused/pissed at this comment by a jogger who goes to a trail area for regular runs >_> For goodness sake,it is a trail area, (a natural reserve area) NOT a concrete/tarmac pavement where the path is smooth and no water puddles are seen.If a clean running path is wanted,go and run at a stadium track/treadmill instead!

Some people just don't get it O_O Before i forget,link is found here!

Quote of the day: "If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars." ~ J. Paul Getty

[Current Mood| pleased]
[Listening to:| Megaman X5 - Track 24 Zero Stage 2 (Cyber Maze Core)]

I was reading through the POSE running techniques archive of articles and found these relevant note on selecting a running shoe (not advisable for people who are ingrained with the fact that more cushioning is ideal).Dr Romanov has explained it pretty well and convincingly.

Have a look at it in these two parts video clip:

First part link

Second part link

Quote of the day: "It is not every question that deserves an answer." ~ Publilius Syrus

[Current Mood| annoyed]

This is fast,a new month has come and a few more weeks to go before my actual exams!!

Just received a letter from the government to turn up for a military mobilization briefing tomorrow for half a day x_X Oh well,let's see what they have for us to do then (although it is a bit time-wasting ) and the biggest obstacle is to waking up a bit early since it has been a long time since i wake up in the early morning

Well,I need to get back to maintaining my fitness level (instead of just plain running) for my coming physical fitness test which must be done by my birthday (a few more weeks).

Quote of the day: "Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." ~ Erica Jong

[Current Mood| happy]

In march 2009 issue of running times,there is an article mentioning emphasising the importance of having a good running form to achieve efficiency & more enjoyment in running :D

Read more about it here ^_^

Anyway,it looks like my examinations are fast approaching :o *goes back to prep* :P





Quote of the day:  "We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life." ~ William Osler

[Current Mood| peaceful]

A nice view of the sky after the rain near my living area.Nice orange there :D



Quote of the day: "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." ~ Nelson Mandela

[Current Mood| awake]


I have decided to try out the new duck tales mood icons instead of the 101 dalmations mood icons i have been using for quite some time ^_^

Upon searching for some useful sport injury prevention websites,i found the sportsinjuryclinic here.Definitely informative and useful if you are looking into various methods of injury prevention.A word of caution though,it is always best to seek professional medical advice if you have the injury for too long.

Quote of the day: "It is not every question that deserves an answer." ~ Publilius Syrus

[Current Mood| curious]

I went for the Career & Education exhibition 2009 yesterday which was held in Suntec Convention Centre from 5-8 March.It was pretty packed with people and i went around attending some of the seminar talks related to job hunting skills (ok,you people must be thinking i must be quite desperate to do so,but hey,it is good to prepare early =P).

On top of that,i went to do a free career profile by PEAKS™ (Research Communication International) Not too bad,i have a PDF file which has quite a detailed explanation based on my "PEAKS" (Purpose,Energy,Affirmation,Knowledge & Sustainability).After the visit to the career exhibition,i went for my long overdue blood donation at Health Science Authority (HSA @ BloodBank) hehe

If anyone is interested in my 12 pages report,drop your comment here & i will upload upon request ^_^

Two more mock examinations: Auditing & Assurance and Principles of Banking & Finance and i will need to proceed with the next stage of revision for the actual examinations in May >_>

Quote of the day: "The truth is rarely pure and never simple."  ~ Oscar Wilde

[Current Mood| amused]

I cannot help but feel amused at the introduction of this new running gadget =O I don't think we have to be reminded to keep ourselves hydrated regularly >_>

More information about it can be found here & below is a sample image of the HydraCoach.



Quote of the day: "Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other."  ~ Ann Landers

[Current Mood| annoyed]

Sometimes i wonder whether our Straits Times Online Media Portal (aka STOMP) did their "quality control" properly when reviewing individual submissions of their "news".Apparently,this is one absurd submission over the portion of the chicken rice packet?

Really,i can only say that this person has yet to see chicken rice packets priced much more expensively which this particular store is offering at an affordable price and a reasonable portion

Anyhow,i am thinking over which mood icons to use.I am stuck between Toy Story,Duck Tales or Tintin.It is time for a change of my usual 101 Dalmatians icons (which is good but we need some change at times ^_^)


Quote of the day: "When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice." ~ Marquis de la Grange