Chinese New Year 2009

Happy Chinese New Year! Wish you all prosperity and good life!

Finally, it's time to update my blog. I had a week of CNY break (actually, I skipped 3 days =D). I returned to Indonesia. It was very nice since everyone in my family was coming back!

=Me, lil' Bro, Mom, Dad, Sis, Big Bro=

So, what did I do during this break? Not much. To avoid any disturbance, we went to Brastagi for 3 days so that we can enjoy ourselves because it's been a while since we had our time together. We watched movies, went to Simalem, had meal together. I also played "The Risk - The Lord of the Ring version" with my bro's.

Then, after I came back, I went to Jaslyn's house on the next day. The juniors were preparing for the NUS UEE (University Entrance Exam). They were so spirited! Actually, when my time, I was not as enthusiastic as them. Even though, I did really concentrate on it. Seeing them like that, I really wished them all the best. I wish I can see you all in NUS next year!

The following day, Ivana, Gilbert and I went to visit Mr. Khoe Tjok Tjin, my former Chemistry teacher. In the same time, there were two other people visiting them. To my surprise, they are David and Yenny, the very first students of him who went for IChO. I was very grateful to have a chance to know them.

The break was absolutely fun. However, as the consequences, I need to catch up fast! I hope I can do it. Anyway, I will keep trying to update my blog. Thanks for reading. ^^

New Semester New Spirit!

It's been a week since the new semester started. I decided to go and experience all modules before I write about the modules I am taking this semester. So, this semester I take 5 modules.

CS1102C - Data Structures and Algorithms
This module is the continuation of CS1101C (Programming Methodology) which I took last semester. While last semester we learned more about syntax, this semester we concentrate more on the data structures and algorithms. However, we are going to use C++ instead of C language. This module is 5 MC, as expected. I think this one will be the toughest for this semester.

MA1506 - Mathematics II
This module is also the continuation of last semester module, MA1505 (Mathematics I). In the second part, we learned mostly about differential equations. So far, the module could be very interesting. Moreover, the lecturer is still the same as the first one.

CS2100 - Computer Organisation
For this semester, I take two level 2000 modules, and this is one of them. The main objective of this module is for us to familiarize how computer works. For instance, how memory is stored in the computer. I spent 700+ points to get this module. = ='
Thus, I have to do well for it!

EE2006 - Digital Device
This is the other level 2000 module. I just recently knew that this module is actually for year 2 EE (electrical engineering) students. I don't know if this is a big mistake by taking this module this semester, but still it's just another tough module. Anyway, this module should be very interesting despite that.

ACC1002X - Financial Accounting
A popular module! Almost every single student in NUS would like to take this module! In the lecture theater, you can see people from all 1st to 4th year students from different faculties. This module the basic of any business module and it is actually very useful to upon our graduation. I decided to try this module this semester as my fifth module this semester.

The first four are actually my core modules. Although I only take 5 modules this semester, I must be grateful that I am not greedy. My core modules are actually quite time consuming since there are labs session for each of them. Moreover, I need to read A LOT for those modules. I just bought two new textbooks for financial accounting and computer organisation. It's because the new edition just published this year and it has quite a difference with the last edition.

Another thing that I need to consider is the special programme for computing. Since last semester result is quite good, I have a chance to apply for this special programme. I'm still considering it. I think I'll make my decision tomorrow.

Well, that's for this semester. Things are getting more and more heat up. I'm starting to feel the pace of struggling harder! (But, I think I will start pacing up after the CNY. XD)

December Holiday!

Hi, it's been a while since I wrote the last post. I was really lazy to write something while I was back in Medan. So, now, I am going to summarize what I did this holiday!

As I have written in last post, I came back after the Dhamma Camp. The very first place I went in Medan is my former high school. My friend, Aristo, insisted me to go to school to finalize our high school certificate. So, I went there. As expected, everyone was commenting about my long hair. =.=

I then went to visit Mr. Johnson. The first thing I checked was the photos of us. Argh! I knew it. There is another misspelt of my name! Oh no! T_T

Later on Christmast's Eve, we had a small party. I tried to gather as much people as possible. Luckily, it didn't end so bad. We had quite a number of us. Hahaha... We sure had fun that night!

=Christmast's Eve=

Three days before New Year, I went to Brastagi. We were actually going to fetch my mother at Sidikalang the next day. The next day, we went to Sidikalang. My mom was praticing Vipassana Bhavana for a week in Vihara Saddhavana, which is located there. On the way back, we stopped at Simalem.

=Vihara Saddhavana @ Sidikalang=

On New Year's Eve, I gathered some friend to spend the night together. We gathered at my house and watched movies... but ended up watching only one movie "Ip Man". This movie has a good moral story and it is very cool!

=New Year's Eve Gathering=

Well, the holiday is sure fun. The new semester is coming. It's time to study hard. However, since I am going back to Medan in a fortnight, I feel quite lazy. Hahaha ^^