938LIVE GETS YOU TALKING - Polys make separate plans for H1N1 But is what they are announcing true?

938LIVE GETS YOU TALKING - Polys make separate plans for H1N1: "As for Nanyang Polytechnic, the school will be contacting students this week to advise them not to come to class when the new term starts.
In light of the latest developments, a spokesperson says they've decided to implement their e-learning exercise next week.
This is to test their preparedness to ensure the polytechnic can continue to function in the event the flu situation worsens.
So students will be required to attend online lessons through the polytechnic's e-learning system.
Lecturers will be accessible via email or phone should students need to contact them, the spokesperson added.
Normal lessons will resume only from July 6th."

Jerangkang Expedition

After spending 3 days at Jerangkang Waterfall in Kuatan really drained all my energy. I was doing things that I could not have imagined doing & was pushing all the way beyond my limits. I was actually very proud of myself for not giving up on myself because I knew that if I did, my trip there would be wasted. Having to do all those interesting activities at the waterfall made me realised how fun life could be without the use of technology; jumping down from a cliff & into the water,sliding down the current & not forgetting trekking up to enjoy the natural waters. It was like going to Wild Wild Wet but even better. I was honestly not keen in doing all those things but the encouragement by my peers & also my seniors made me think otherwise. They always said that we should take advantage of the time there as it might be a once in a lifetime experience. Even though Singapore has a man made waterfall, I don't think we are able to do all those things like jumping into the water.
Not promoting the place or anything but if you have the time, try going there as it will totally take your breath away with its beautiful scenary. Lastly, I would like to thank all those people who went to the trip to enjoy their time there & also to all the commitee members for planning all those fun activities & making sure that we come back in one piece. thank you! oh Yes, I'm so co0l!

Rockmaster 2009

Yesterday was the very first time that I stepped into Singapore Polytechnic to compete in a rock climbing competition, Rockmaster. I was not expecting anything great as it was my first time competing in such of an event. Nonetheless, I just wanted to give my best & to gain some experience from it. As I was waiting for my turn to go up the wall, I just prayed that the level of difficulty will not be as tough but I soon realised that it was very tough indeed when I was told of the route on which rocks to climb on as soon as it was my turn. In addition, the rocks that I was supposed to stand on were all very small & I was unable to balance myself properly thus falling onto the padded ground a lot of times. Out of the 4 routes given, I completed none. At that point of time, I was extremely disappointed in myself for not trying my best but I can't change the fact that I'm not a good climber yet.
Out of 140 plus male competitors, only 16 are able to move on to compete in the finals at Marina Barrage next week. I have a HUGE feeling that I will not be selected to compete. Isn't is obvious? I just hope that I will get better for any upcoming competitions & I do want to be a great climber one day. Oh Yes, I'm sO Co0l!

Love??

I myself think that falling in love and finding a special friend is quite difficult indeed. What else can I say? I'm a virgin in Boy-Girl relationships. I have not dated since I was in primary school & all those girls that I fell for are all out of my league. There were also instances where girls would patch things up with their previous partners just as I was about to ask. I dare not whine about these things cause I know that it takes time for love to develop among each & every one of us. I think the reason why I stayed away from finding a special friend is because I'm afraid of being rejected thus feeling ashamed. People might say that "Oh come on Syahrin! Have some guts!" but I can't help it but to think that things will go wrong. I truely don't know how long I can keep this up-being single since the day I was born. I just hope that one day, maybe one day, I will try to make things work. I too want to be happy. Oh yEs, I'M S0 C0ol!

Man, am I tired! I just got home from Malacca to attend my cousion's wedding & I've never been so sleepy. I arrived there on Friday at about 12.30 am after a long journey on a car that made my butt sore. Oh well, I'm glad that's over. Saturday was the day that my cousin got married to a man from Seremban. It was actually a very good day for me as it was my first time experiencing a very very traditional way of getting married. It was not just a typical Malay wedding ceremony that you see every weekend under the void deck; it was even better. My first impression of my cousin's new husband, whom I call Abang Min, was that he was a very nice person indeed & I do hope that that impression will not change. We'll just have to see what the futue has in stores for my family & me. The photos taken will take some time before I can post on the blog or on my facebook so just wait a while ya! oh Yes, I'm S0 C0ol!

Personally, I feel that since I entered poly, time does fly very fast. It is as though the world is changing & you don't even have the time to ponder about it. The next thing you know, you are off going off to National Service to serve the nation. It has only been one & a half months since I stepped into NYP & major things are happening but I'm too slow to notice them until now. I feel that I'm growing up too fast thus leaving behind my life at home. What can I do? I always go to school in the morning & will only come home late at night due to projects & CCA. I feel that I'm camping in school & treating my house like a hotel.
No more watching favourite TV shows & it's only rarely that I got the chance to have a proper conversation with a family. Oh well, I think I just have to suck it up & try to get my life back. Come on Syahrin! You can do it! Before I forget, I'm sO C0oL!