There is no client as scary as an innocent man. Because there must only be one and only one verdict - Not guilty. Any other verdicts will screw the client's life up, and also scar the attorney for life.
Without having first tasted the pain and bitterness of failure, one cannot genuinely relish the euphoria and sweetness of success.
The law is not about the truth, neither is it about guilt nor innocence. It is about negotiation, amelioration and manipulation.
Above are some quotes I have come across over the past week. Interesting stuff.
I have got a couple more tuition assignments, and I guess I am relieved, after several weeks of too little income and too much time. Only that I have yet to inform the parents that I will have to stop tutoring by end July, and thus cannot ride out the PSLE with them.
Cheers to the new month ahead.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Came across this interesting fact after viewing the powerpoint slides by Farmer and Atchinson (infamous Houston hotel rackus). Chances of the Earth being swung away from the Solar System by the gravitational pull of a passing star - 1 in 2.2 million. Chances of winning UK lottery - 1 in 13.9 million. We can thus infer, it is 7 times more likely for the Earth to depart from the Solar System, and hence obliterated, than the chances of a English dude striking it big in the lottery.
Have been swimming quite alot over the past week. It is a healthy hobby, and darn cheap as well.
After my driving test, I intend to seek a real job. Probably a temporary administrative assistant. It gets very annoying when ALL the damn meagre temp admin jobs require people to possess a minimum of 2 years adminstrative experience. If every damned lowly job demands that, where the hell can people like me EVER get a single second of practical experience?!
It is crucial for me to be on form during the driving test. Realise that things can screw up real bad if the form is not present. That was kinda what happened, when I made several stupid mistakes in the circuit during my previous driving lesson. Ah well.
Michael Connelly is a good author. Do check him out. His books contain riveting plots, but yet easy to read.
Peace.
Have been swimming quite alot over the past week. It is a healthy hobby, and darn cheap as well.
After my driving test, I intend to seek a real job. Probably a temporary administrative assistant. It gets very annoying when ALL the damn meagre temp admin jobs require people to possess a minimum of 2 years adminstrative experience. If every damned lowly job demands that, where the hell can people like me EVER get a single second of practical experience?!
It is crucial for me to be on form during the driving test. Realise that things can screw up real bad if the form is not present. That was kinda what happened, when I made several stupid mistakes in the circuit during my previous driving lesson. Ah well.
Michael Connelly is a good author. Do check him out. His books contain riveting plots, but yet easy to read.
Peace.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
I have reached the age whereby all new footballing prodigies and uprising artistes are younger than me. Several years back, no matter how young the new kids on the block are, they are still older than me. Take the times when players like Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney, or singers like Chris Brown, just emerged into the scenes of fame and recognition.
Last night, yet another disastrous result for Man Utd. But the horrific impact of the devastation was greatly alleviated upon witnessing the result of the other significant match - Tottenham 1 Chelsea 0.
So the pain and shame is being shared, and United continues to maintain a healthy lead over Chelsea. This is crucial because it is of common sense that Chelsea poses more of a threat than Liverpool, no matter what players they pencil into their starting 11. Liverpool's forte is riding on luck. I have never seen a team that depends so heavily on fortune, than on actual calibre of players. Past Liverpool players like Bellamy, Diouf, Cheyrou, Diao, etc etc etc were once being hailed as integral parts of the team, and it goes to show the rich heritage and tradition of Liverpool flop signings within their assemblage. Zero depth in strength. Bet people will not forget the pair of Le Tallec and Sinama Pongolle, the names which will undoubtedly elicit thoughts and mental images relating to the phrase, BIG TIME FLOP!
Actually it does not matter if there are flops in the team. Man Utd fans who have seen the likes Djemba Djemba and Chadwick will attest to that. BUT THE issue here is, no team flaunts their flops as much as Liverpool does. And no team places so much emphasis in signing run-of-the-mill players and going on to claim they are the new world class superstars.
I'm going to admit that the Liverpool defeat plays a part in inciting me to post such disparaging comments of them. Haha. Ok it is time for United to buck up. Tonight Liverpool faces Aston Villa. Go Villa.
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Enough of football blabber. The end of March is looming. Another new month awaits. Time passes so darn fast. I am pleased with the life I am leading at the moment, carefree and joyous. But I am worried about the future. And it is this very worry that is inhibiting the full enjoyment of my current lifestyle. The niggling worry is always at the back of my head, like an unsinkable buoy in the vast oceans of thoughts, perpetually bobbing up and down, never being engulfed or hidden by the treacherous waves, no matter how hard they tried.
It's been a long time since I did some running, and that's probably why I feel breathless pretty quickly after just several sets in the gym.
In life there are things that people do that will definitely go against your beliefs and values of what you perceive as morally correct. My opinion is that there is no way you can expect people to observe YOUR standard of decorum, and I think that deragotary remarks with regards to their less-than-ideal behaviors should be best kept to yourself to a certain extent. Despite us being in a liberal environment, there are still certain unspoken limits . Personal attacks on other people, on how shitty they behave, should just be kept to yourself. As a friend in VS once mentioned to me, how can you expect everyone to be flawless. If you keep rambling on, and going in depth beyond objectivity with your insults, then please do shut up.
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I wish all my friends well in their future endeavours. Hope everyone becomes successful. Cheers.
Last night, yet another disastrous result for Man Utd. But the horrific impact of the devastation was greatly alleviated upon witnessing the result of the other significant match - Tottenham 1 Chelsea 0.
So the pain and shame is being shared, and United continues to maintain a healthy lead over Chelsea. This is crucial because it is of common sense that Chelsea poses more of a threat than Liverpool, no matter what players they pencil into their starting 11. Liverpool's forte is riding on luck. I have never seen a team that depends so heavily on fortune, than on actual calibre of players. Past Liverpool players like Bellamy, Diouf, Cheyrou, Diao, etc etc etc were once being hailed as integral parts of the team, and it goes to show the rich heritage and tradition of Liverpool flop signings within their assemblage. Zero depth in strength. Bet people will not forget the pair of Le Tallec and Sinama Pongolle, the names which will undoubtedly elicit thoughts and mental images relating to the phrase, BIG TIME FLOP!
Actually it does not matter if there are flops in the team. Man Utd fans who have seen the likes Djemba Djemba and Chadwick will attest to that. BUT THE issue here is, no team flaunts their flops as much as Liverpool does. And no team places so much emphasis in signing run-of-the-mill players and going on to claim they are the new world class superstars.
I'm going to admit that the Liverpool defeat plays a part in inciting me to post such disparaging comments of them. Haha. Ok it is time for United to buck up. Tonight Liverpool faces Aston Villa. Go Villa.
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Enough of football blabber. The end of March is looming. Another new month awaits. Time passes so darn fast. I am pleased with the life I am leading at the moment, carefree and joyous. But I am worried about the future. And it is this very worry that is inhibiting the full enjoyment of my current lifestyle. The niggling worry is always at the back of my head, like an unsinkable buoy in the vast oceans of thoughts, perpetually bobbing up and down, never being engulfed or hidden by the treacherous waves, no matter how hard they tried.
It's been a long time since I did some running, and that's probably why I feel breathless pretty quickly after just several sets in the gym.
In life there are things that people do that will definitely go against your beliefs and values of what you perceive as morally correct. My opinion is that there is no way you can expect people to observe YOUR standard of decorum, and I think that deragotary remarks with regards to their less-than-ideal behaviors should be best kept to yourself to a certain extent. Despite us being in a liberal environment, there are still certain unspoken limits . Personal attacks on other people, on how shitty they behave, should just be kept to yourself. As a friend in VS once mentioned to me, how can you expect everyone to be flawless. If you keep rambling on, and going in depth beyond objectivity with your insults, then please do shut up.
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I wish all my friends well in their future endeavours. Hope everyone becomes successful. Cheers.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Simply. speechless. by. the. humiliation.
Man Utd lost 1-4 to Liverpool at Old Trafford..their sacred fortress now appears to be just another grass pitch. How the shit it happened, I have yet to fully comprehend. Before the match I strongly believed Real Madrid were wimps, the way they got owned by Liverpool. Man Utd suddenly appeared a little wimpish. This is simply appalling. Biggest victory for Liverpool over United at Old Trafford in 73 years.
Watched the match at O bar.. Quite comfortable since we got our own table. I am still stunned by the devastating defeat. Dammit.
Anyway one of the bridge at Clarke Quay area is known as ORD BRIDGE! serious, no joke. Looks like even before the mere thought National Service has even emerged in the minds of Singapore, the people already have an affinity towards the word Ord. Interesting, since the bridge is built in the late 1880s i think.
Cheers, and Man Utd gotta wake up their ideas.
Man Utd lost 1-4 to Liverpool at Old Trafford..their sacred fortress now appears to be just another grass pitch. How the shit it happened, I have yet to fully comprehend. Before the match I strongly believed Real Madrid were wimps, the way they got owned by Liverpool. Man Utd suddenly appeared a little wimpish. This is simply appalling. Biggest victory for Liverpool over United at Old Trafford in 73 years.
Watched the match at O bar.. Quite comfortable since we got our own table. I am still stunned by the devastating defeat. Dammit.
Anyway one of the bridge at Clarke Quay area is known as ORD BRIDGE! serious, no joke. Looks like even before the mere thought National Service has even emerged in the minds of Singapore, the people already have an affinity towards the word Ord. Interesting, since the bridge is built in the late 1880s i think.
Cheers, and Man Utd gotta wake up their ideas.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Manchester United FC 2 - 0 Internazionale Milano FC
Rooney is the pillar of strength in United's unbreakable edifice. Man Utd are on course in their quest for unprecedented global supremacy, and it's difficult to bet against them, given their relentless form. Problem was Scholes and Carrick played poorly based on their own usual standards. But it's okay, victory has already been achieved.
Do check out Richard Jolly's articles on Soccernet. Think he writes the best opinions amongst all the other correspondents.
I believe it is time to change my specs. My eyes have been feeling very uncomfortable and agitated, coupled with occassional blurred visions.
Completed my first ever lesson in the driving circuit. Really tiring, because of all the waiting and slow movement of all the cars in the vicinity.
Had a flu a couple of days back. Now am fully recovered and raring to go.
Gonna miss the match between Man Utd and Liverpool. Dammit.
Last thing, I think the Watchmen trailer is really very well done, and the accompanying melancholic music simply dovetailed with the creepy graphics. Check it out yo -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3orQKBxiEg
Peace~
Rooney is the pillar of strength in United's unbreakable edifice. Man Utd are on course in their quest for unprecedented global supremacy, and it's difficult to bet against them, given their relentless form. Problem was Scholes and Carrick played poorly based on their own usual standards. But it's okay, victory has already been achieved.
Do check out Richard Jolly's articles on Soccernet. Think he writes the best opinions amongst all the other correspondents.
I believe it is time to change my specs. My eyes have been feeling very uncomfortable and agitated, coupled with occassional blurred visions.
Completed my first ever lesson in the driving circuit. Really tiring, because of all the waiting and slow movement of all the cars in the vicinity.
Had a flu a couple of days back. Now am fully recovered and raring to go.
Gonna miss the match between Man Utd and Liverpool. Dammit.
Last thing, I think the Watchmen trailer is really very well done, and the accompanying melancholic music simply dovetailed with the creepy graphics. Check it out yo -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3orQKBxiEg
Peace~
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I did a good deed today. I think it's been a long time since the last time I did. I led a blind man from Bedok Macdonalds, all the way to the bus stop on the opposite side of the MRT station. A refreshing feeling of helping others.
On another note, I believe I am now immune to rejection and failure. Happened too many times, so I am sort of indifferent towards such situations. I am not feigning nonchalance. It sort of stops getting to you once you have tasted a fair share of not being accepted.
I just got the flu bug. Dammit. No exercising for this Wednesday until I fully recover. Don't wanna collapse in the gym.
Tomorrow is the showdown - Manchester United FC vs Inter Milan FC. Cheers ~
On another note, I believe I am now immune to rejection and failure. Happened too many times, so I am sort of indifferent towards such situations. I am not feigning nonchalance. It sort of stops getting to you once you have tasted a fair share of not being accepted.
I just got the flu bug. Dammit. No exercising for this Wednesday until I fully recover. Don't wanna collapse in the gym.
Tomorrow is the showdown - Manchester United FC vs Inter Milan FC. Cheers ~
Saturday, March 7, 2009
I would like to share a phrase : Learning Is Painful.
In life, we are perpetually faced with problems and scenarios we have never encountered before. We are bound to commit mistakes, choose wrong paths, and make miscalculated judgments. As a result, it is inevitable that we will be reprimanded, criticized, mocked at, harangued, and looked upon with scorn by others.
What I can say is these are all just lessons for us. The times when we are publicly humiliated, times when our dignity is being compromised, times when we feel stupid and foolish - these are the unavoidable pains that comes along with learning. Because it is exactly these painful experiences that etch indelible marks in our minds, so that our mistakes are corrected and remembered, our lessons learnt, and errors ultimately never being repeated again.
So next time when we face such similar situations in the future, we are able to draw upon these past experiences and make correct decisions. It is okay to be laughed at by people during the time when you made your first mistake. As long as you are never mocked again by other people again for the same error in the future.
I'm listening to THE BEGINNING IS THE END IS THE BEGINNING by Smashing Pumpkins, after hearing it from the Watchmen Trailer. It's a different song from THE END IS THE BEGINNING IS THE END. So don't get confused.
Tonight it's Man Utd VS Fulham (FA CUP). But tomorrow morning 8am I gotta reach NUS. Wat the hell man, Im gonna be so shagged out tomorrow.
All the best to everyone's future.
In life, we are perpetually faced with problems and scenarios we have never encountered before. We are bound to commit mistakes, choose wrong paths, and make miscalculated judgments. As a result, it is inevitable that we will be reprimanded, criticized, mocked at, harangued, and looked upon with scorn by others.
What I can say is these are all just lessons for us. The times when we are publicly humiliated, times when our dignity is being compromised, times when we feel stupid and foolish - these are the unavoidable pains that comes along with learning. Because it is exactly these painful experiences that etch indelible marks in our minds, so that our mistakes are corrected and remembered, our lessons learnt, and errors ultimately never being repeated again.
So next time when we face such similar situations in the future, we are able to draw upon these past experiences and make correct decisions. It is okay to be laughed at by people during the time when you made your first mistake. As long as you are never mocked again by other people again for the same error in the future.
I'm listening to THE BEGINNING IS THE END IS THE BEGINNING by Smashing Pumpkins, after hearing it from the Watchmen Trailer. It's a different song from THE END IS THE BEGINNING IS THE END. So don't get confused.
Tonight it's Man Utd VS Fulham (FA CUP). But tomorrow morning 8am I gotta reach NUS. Wat the hell man, Im gonna be so shagged out tomorrow.
All the best to everyone's future.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Watched WatchMen yesterday at Cine. As for the movie, I feel the plot was interesting at best, confusing to be honest. It's based on an alternate era of American history, special stuff like US winning Vietnam War, so as to emphasize the different settings the superheroes are based upon. None of the Watchmen has any superpowers, except the imbalanced (IMBAL!) omnipotent DOCTOR MANHATTAN. So it's either you have not much power(aka the rest of Watchmen), or you have all the powers in the entire galaxy (John Manhattan of Watchmen). For the uninitiated, this Doctor Manhattan was a normal physicist who chanced upon some scientific mixup in a lab, and goes through the obligatory zap of some force field or some crap, and then becomes someone who can control MATTER.
And Dr Manhattan does not like to wear pants, so he is perpetually exposing his private parts to everyone. Guess it is to enforce the point that he is devoid of any human emotions, particularly shame.
Since he can control matter, Dr manhattan, this blue nude figure of infinite powers, can kill anyone by just pointing at them. And did I mention he can grow to any size he wants. Damn wtf.
So all the Street Fighters and Heroes and X-Men and Superman should bow down to this Dr Manhattan and pray for mercy, and hope that they don't kenna the finger from him.
Anyway I feel the trailer is way cooler than the actual movie. Haha. Do go YouTube and check out the Watchmen Trailer. Cool shit.
Movie aside, I witnessed a truly scandalous scene at around 1140pm at the Somerset MRT station. Saw a 40 plus year old corpulent man (basically just a fatass uncle) HUGGING a school girl intimately, and the school girl appears to be 14 years old AT MOST. NO WAY it's some fatherly love or wat shit, because the man was sending the girl off , while he went onto the other train route in the end. Talk about pedo. I believe that the world is not liberal enough just yet to accept such a disturbing scene.
Alright I'm nearing my Driving practical test. Learnt parking today, quite easy I suppose :X
Ok cheers~
And Dr Manhattan does not like to wear pants, so he is perpetually exposing his private parts to everyone. Guess it is to enforce the point that he is devoid of any human emotions, particularly shame.
Since he can control matter, Dr manhattan, this blue nude figure of infinite powers, can kill anyone by just pointing at them. And did I mention he can grow to any size he wants. Damn wtf.
So all the Street Fighters and Heroes and X-Men and Superman should bow down to this Dr Manhattan and pray for mercy, and hope that they don't kenna the finger from him.
Anyway I feel the trailer is way cooler than the actual movie. Haha. Do go YouTube and check out the Watchmen Trailer. Cool shit.
Movie aside, I witnessed a truly scandalous scene at around 1140pm at the Somerset MRT station. Saw a 40 plus year old corpulent man (basically just a fatass uncle) HUGGING a school girl intimately, and the school girl appears to be 14 years old AT MOST. NO WAY it's some fatherly love or wat shit, because the man was sending the girl off , while he went onto the other train route in the end. Talk about pedo. I believe that the world is not liberal enough just yet to accept such a disturbing scene.
Alright I'm nearing my Driving practical test. Learnt parking today, quite easy I suppose :X
Ok cheers~
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The time is dawning upon me. Time for a circumspect decision. It's the time for me to choose the path towards my blurry future. I have no damn idea where I'm gonna be next year. Guess not many people out there are hanging in uncertainty.
I realise something. Being a tutor is similar to being a manager at a football club. The parent is the chief executive of the club, and the kid is your team. Just like football, it is a result-oriented industry. Exam schedules are like fixtures, exam scores are your footballing results in matches. Just like football, no one really cares about your performance DURING the test, it's all about the final marks written in red ink. The teacher who marks the papers is the referee, and the kid (team) will haggle the teacher (referee) for more marks in the exam (disallowed goals or contentious decisions). Now that we have laid the foundations for such comparisons, I'm gonna continue my story.
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THE football team (Kiddy Football Club) had an upcoming fixture, against a lowly B division team in a friendly which no one gives a damn about,not even the club supporters. It's just a minor match to warm the team up for the new season that lies ahead. Brimming with confidence, the team expected a walk in the park. As the match went on, it appeared to be ending in a stalemate, until the team conceded a goal in the last minute, and when the final whistle was blown, the team had lost by a soliditary goal. Realising only 6 of his fellow A division teams have won their pre-season friendly matches, the team felt somewhat relieved that other teams (other than the 6) shared the similar fate of losing.
The manager was newly appointed by the club, and right from the start the chief executive had expressed utmost belief that the manager possesses the quality to bring the club to greater heights and even more glorious successes.
However, right after the disappointing FRIENDLY MATCH defeat, the chief executive's confidence in the manager began to waver, despite the match being a useless one. Although the chief executive did not reveal it to the press, it is palpable that a sense of paranoia and fear had gripped the chief. The chief's thoughts were : "Have I hired the right manager?"
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Yeah so my kid failed a meaningless science test by 1 mark, and I can sense the mother starting to question my ability, just a little bit. The kid also complained that only 6 people in the class managed to pass. Ah well that's life dude. Tutoring is a long-term project, and you cannot expect immediate results. Just like football. Did I mention the kid can be pretty hard to manage? It's a bit like Chelsea, has talent but too much egoistic issues. The kid is smart, but can't exactly behave and concentrate. Too bad I can't sack him like how a manager does. But then again, smart kids do perform well in the end, don't they. Woot
Cheers
I realise something. Being a tutor is similar to being a manager at a football club. The parent is the chief executive of the club, and the kid is your team. Just like football, it is a result-oriented industry. Exam schedules are like fixtures, exam scores are your footballing results in matches. Just like football, no one really cares about your performance DURING the test, it's all about the final marks written in red ink. The teacher who marks the papers is the referee, and the kid (team) will haggle the teacher (referee) for more marks in the exam (disallowed goals or contentious decisions). Now that we have laid the foundations for such comparisons, I'm gonna continue my story.
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THE football team (Kiddy Football Club) had an upcoming fixture, against a lowly B division team in a friendly which no one gives a damn about,not even the club supporters. It's just a minor match to warm the team up for the new season that lies ahead. Brimming with confidence, the team expected a walk in the park. As the match went on, it appeared to be ending in a stalemate, until the team conceded a goal in the last minute, and when the final whistle was blown, the team had lost by a soliditary goal. Realising only 6 of his fellow A division teams have won their pre-season friendly matches, the team felt somewhat relieved that other teams (other than the 6) shared the similar fate of losing.
The manager was newly appointed by the club, and right from the start the chief executive had expressed utmost belief that the manager possesses the quality to bring the club to greater heights and even more glorious successes.
However, right after the disappointing FRIENDLY MATCH defeat, the chief executive's confidence in the manager began to waver, despite the match being a useless one. Although the chief executive did not reveal it to the press, it is palpable that a sense of paranoia and fear had gripped the chief. The chief's thoughts were : "Have I hired the right manager?"
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Yeah so my kid failed a meaningless science test by 1 mark, and I can sense the mother starting to question my ability, just a little bit. The kid also complained that only 6 people in the class managed to pass. Ah well that's life dude. Tutoring is a long-term project, and you cannot expect immediate results. Just like football. Did I mention the kid can be pretty hard to manage? It's a bit like Chelsea, has talent but too much egoistic issues. The kid is smart, but can't exactly behave and concentrate. Too bad I can't sack him like how a manager does. But then again, smart kids do perform well in the end, don't they. Woot
Cheers
Sunday, March 1, 2009
This is it. 20 mins before the showdown in the Carling Cup final between Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur. Though it is viewed by many as a mediocre competition, claiming a trophy of any kind would undoubtedly boost the reputation of the club.
Next week, time to return to Seletar Camp for mob briefing. Wth. Boring.
It's the beginning of a new month. Feels like a long time since I ORD-ed, but then again the lingering disgust of the soldier life has not yet vaporized fully off my mind. I happened to be walking home one day, and I was hit by the fact that I was a civilian. Thinking back to the times when I had no freedom, no time to roam the streets freely, no life inside camp, I am just so damn relieved the ordeal is over. Realise it's kinda sickening to NOT be at home for soooo long during the 2 years. Now that I am unfettered by such military bullshit, I have to admit that I am real pleased.
Some people say ORD is over-rated. Well all I have to say of these f-tard people is that they obviously didn't suffer enough during their NS, didnt get a real taste of the true bullshit, didnt work hard enough to warrant their ORD. So get lost.
Alright peace out.
Next week, time to return to Seletar Camp for mob briefing. Wth. Boring.
It's the beginning of a new month. Feels like a long time since I ORD-ed, but then again the lingering disgust of the soldier life has not yet vaporized fully off my mind. I happened to be walking home one day, and I was hit by the fact that I was a civilian. Thinking back to the times when I had no freedom, no time to roam the streets freely, no life inside camp, I am just so damn relieved the ordeal is over. Realise it's kinda sickening to NOT be at home for soooo long during the 2 years. Now that I am unfettered by such military bullshit, I have to admit that I am real pleased.
Some people say ORD is over-rated. Well all I have to say of these f-tard people is that they obviously didn't suffer enough during their NS, didnt get a real taste of the true bullshit, didnt work hard enough to warrant their ORD. So get lost.
Alright peace out.
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