Hi Miss Huang,
Please do click on older posts to take a look at the 20 posts that I have made for this term as well as last term as I did not opt for LA Ace last term.
The websites below are where I have commented on:
1)http://2i102roystanang.blogspot.com/2011/08/from-em3-to-phd.html#comments
2)http://2i102roystanang.blogspot.com/2011/08/yay-special-programmes.html?showComment=1313854881563#c3441564320283043663
3)http://chenjiunwei0403.wordpress.com/2011/08/13/what-are-animals-to-you/#comments
4)http://chenjiunwei0403.wordpress.com/2011/08/13/movie-reflection-the-core/#comments
5)http://lablogbypar.blogspot.com/2011/08/nuclear-energy.html#comments
6)http://swordofthedragonslayer.blogspot.com/2011/08/sportsmanship.html#comments
7)http://nathanang.blogspot.com/2011/08/personal-essay-this-i-believe.html?showComment=1313855629968#c3176014822276904556
8)http://kaiensblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/current-affairs-murdochs-murdered-media.html?showComment=1313855380177#c3767245160896731790
9)http://nichtey.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-i-believe-personal-essay.html
10)Kee Xuan's blog website, unable for me to paste link as the website stated that there is too much traffic coming from my IP.
~Gordon
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Last post of the Term, feelings on blogging
Blogging for our LA Ace originally seemed like an uphill task, as if it was not achievable, whereby we had to complete 30 blog posts, as well as comment on our classmate's blog posts.
However, after having completed it all, which includes this post, it is no longer an uphill task. All we need to do simply is to get a topic close to us and blog about it, and it can be about anything. As long as one pays attention to their affairs around them, it will be easy for that person to blog about it. Since each blog posts has to be substantial, I had to spend quite some time completing each blog post, and thus there is a need for a huge amount of time management, because without it, and also along with our busy schedules, we will then be unable to complete all our posts as well as comments.
Blogging has indeed brought about many benefits to me. Firstly, it allows be to develop my critical thinking skills as I will have to at times, comment on my classmates' post, as well as think about how to write my post. Next, it allows me to manage my time better, as I have to set time aside in order to finish up my various blog posts. Blogging too allows me to express my feelings, and thus gain more opinions as people are able to comment on my posts. Last but not least, blogging allows me to gain various other alternative point views, from the various comments, thus allowing me to analyse the issue and listen to other's opinions.
All in all, I have enjoyed the blogging experience.
~Gordon
However, after having completed it all, which includes this post, it is no longer an uphill task. All we need to do simply is to get a topic close to us and blog about it, and it can be about anything. As long as one pays attention to their affairs around them, it will be easy for that person to blog about it. Since each blog posts has to be substantial, I had to spend quite some time completing each blog post, and thus there is a need for a huge amount of time management, because without it, and also along with our busy schedules, we will then be unable to complete all our posts as well as comments.
Blogging has indeed brought about many benefits to me. Firstly, it allows be to develop my critical thinking skills as I will have to at times, comment on my classmates' post, as well as think about how to write my post. Next, it allows me to manage my time better, as I have to set time aside in order to finish up my various blog posts. Blogging too allows me to express my feelings, and thus gain more opinions as people are able to comment on my posts. Last but not least, blogging allows me to gain various other alternative point views, from the various comments, thus allowing me to analyse the issue and listen to other's opinions.
All in all, I have enjoyed the blogging experience.
~Gordon
I am sure that many of us have heard of this interesting and fun social media platform, which is also otherwise known as Facebook. Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg, and has been then used by close to a billion people, with some using it to interact with others, while others using it to play the many games which are only avaliable on this platform.
In my opinion, I feel that there are both pros and cons of having such a popular social media platform. The Pros are that it allows us to communicate with one another easily. It allows us to interact with others online as well as allow us to have a platform to express ourselves, as well as keep a photo album, have a wall among others. It too allows us to play the various games that will help us to de-stress as times, thus allowing us to take a short break. Facebook also allows us to communicate with one another easily via the chat system, instead of having to go through the long way of creating another account just to have instant messaging. Facebook also allows us to share our experiences with my friends, such as uploading of videos, updating of statuses, as well as commenting on other's status. Facebook is then able to allow us to know more about other's life in their current stage as their status usually reflects this, and we are able to comment upon this. Last but not least, Facebook helps to facilitate online discussions, as we are able to post questions and allow for polling, as well as to like comments to show our agreement.
The cons are that certain people might get addicted to Facebook, and thus be unable to concentrate in other areas of their lives. Next, it causes certain people to have a dependency on it, and thus always have a need to look through Facebook. Next, it might also create a social barrier as it does not train us to interact with one another in reality, but instead only on online platforms.Last but not least, Facebook glitches at time, and thus may cause one to feel irritated.
All in all, I feel that the pros of Facebook definitely outweigh the cons of facebook, as long as we do not abuse it.
~Gordon
In my opinion, I feel that there are both pros and cons of having such a popular social media platform. The Pros are that it allows us to communicate with one another easily. It allows us to interact with others online as well as allow us to have a platform to express ourselves, as well as keep a photo album, have a wall among others. It too allows us to play the various games that will help us to de-stress as times, thus allowing us to take a short break. Facebook also allows us to communicate with one another easily via the chat system, instead of having to go through the long way of creating another account just to have instant messaging. Facebook also allows us to share our experiences with my friends, such as uploading of videos, updating of statuses, as well as commenting on other's status. Facebook is then able to allow us to know more about other's life in their current stage as their status usually reflects this, and we are able to comment upon this. Last but not least, Facebook helps to facilitate online discussions, as we are able to post questions and allow for polling, as well as to like comments to show our agreement.
The cons are that certain people might get addicted to Facebook, and thus be unable to concentrate in other areas of their lives. Next, it causes certain people to have a dependency on it, and thus always have a need to look through Facebook. Next, it might also create a social barrier as it does not train us to interact with one another in reality, but instead only on online platforms.Last but not least, Facebook glitches at time, and thus may cause one to feel irritated.
All in all, I feel that the pros of Facebook definitely outweigh the cons of facebook, as long as we do not abuse it.
~Gordon
Singapore History Museum
Hi guys,
Some time back, i made my way to the Singapore History Museum which was close the one close to Bras Basah. I have been to many museums around Singapore, as well as around the world, and let me assure you, that this is no boring museum>
Firstly, most of the rooms as well as exhibitions there are interactive and interesting, whereby they do teach us something regarding Singapore's history, as well as give us extra information. These rooms also give us a first-hand experience, as we are able to look at the artifacts first hand, and also look at the descriptions about them. Next, there are audio guides to guide us along, which is an interactive device, and it basically explains all the exhibits found. We can also choose to have a tour guide to guide us around, which was indeed better as we could ask the tour guide questions regarding the museum.
Next, there was usually two different ways for a person to take, and he can take both by walking back to the other. One path is known as the personal path, which brings one through a person's experiences of living at that time by piecing together various artifacts as well as journals found. The other path is then known as the events path, which just goes through the entire history, via the various events, thus teaching us more about Singapore's history, as well as let us have a better understanding as we are taught using artifacts.
In my opinion, my favourite route was the Japanese Occupation group. It has taught us the most number of things, such as some weapons which were actually on ships at that time, as well as some artifacts which are found at that time and displayed, for example, personal possessions found at beaches where Sook Ching took place.
All in all, I feel that this was indeed an interesting experience, and that I look forward to more of such museums.
~Gordon
Some time back, i made my way to the Singapore History Museum which was close the one close to Bras Basah. I have been to many museums around Singapore, as well as around the world, and let me assure you, that this is no boring museum>
Firstly, most of the rooms as well as exhibitions there are interactive and interesting, whereby they do teach us something regarding Singapore's history, as well as give us extra information. These rooms also give us a first-hand experience, as we are able to look at the artifacts first hand, and also look at the descriptions about them. Next, there are audio guides to guide us along, which is an interactive device, and it basically explains all the exhibits found. We can also choose to have a tour guide to guide us around, which was indeed better as we could ask the tour guide questions regarding the museum.
Next, there was usually two different ways for a person to take, and he can take both by walking back to the other. One path is known as the personal path, which brings one through a person's experiences of living at that time by piecing together various artifacts as well as journals found. The other path is then known as the events path, which just goes through the entire history, via the various events, thus teaching us more about Singapore's history, as well as let us have a better understanding as we are taught using artifacts.
In my opinion, my favourite route was the Japanese Occupation group. It has taught us the most number of things, such as some weapons which were actually on ships at that time, as well as some artifacts which are found at that time and displayed, for example, personal possessions found at beaches where Sook Ching took place.
All in all, I feel that this was indeed an interesting experience, and that I look forward to more of such museums.
~Gordon
Friday, August 19, 2011
NTU graduate valedictorian using the 'f' word in her graduation speech
In the recent case reported in the newspaper, a graduate who was a valedictorian, Trinetta Chong, used the 'f' word in the graduation speech. This then brought about a huge hooha, of which some criticized her and others who felt that it was nothing much.
In my opinion,I feel that it was nothing much. Firstly, the 'f' word could be used to refer to both a positive or an insulting term. In this case, she used it for a positive cause, which is to congratulate her other graduation mates, and not to insult or defame another person.
Next, as the world becomes more modernized, the society is becoming more accepting, and in most parts of the world, using the 'f' word is no longer a great deal unless used to insult others.
Next, she could have accidentally used it as it was one of the biggest events in her life as she wanted to express herself.Last but not least, the speech was meant for the other graduates, and since they have accepted it, I think that it is the alright.
All in all, I feel that it was not wrong of her to use such a word in this context.
In my opinion,I feel that it was nothing much. Firstly, the 'f' word could be used to refer to both a positive or an insulting term. In this case, she used it for a positive cause, which is to congratulate her other graduation mates, and not to insult or defame another person.
Next, as the world becomes more modernized, the society is becoming more accepting, and in most parts of the world, using the 'f' word is no longer a great deal unless used to insult others.
Next, she could have accidentally used it as it was one of the biggest events in her life as she wanted to express herself.Last but not least, the speech was meant for the other graduates, and since they have accepted it, I think that it is the alright.
All in all, I feel that it was not wrong of her to use such a word in this context.
Thoughts after the recent Penny Low incident during NDP
In the recent NDP, when the national anthem was played, MP Penny Low was caught looking down at her handphone.
In my opinion, I feel that this should not be done. By being an MP, which is a ministerial job as well as a role model due to her job, she is showing disrespect to the national anthem, which is a huge disgrace to her as well as Singaporeans. She will at the same time lose the respect of the people due to her action. I feel that she should not have done this, but instead waited till the national anthem has ended before even looking at her mobile phone.
Next, her apology too was insincere. She stated that "NDP is meant for singaporeans to unite and not divide", however, she is the one dividing us due to her actions of disrespect to our nation's national anthem, thus causing people to criticize her, instead of agreeing with her.
For Penny Low, I feel that she now needs to rebuild her reputation, however there will always be this mark that will remember what she has done and will certainly taint her record.
Last but not least, I feel that before she wants to serve the nation, she should learn to respect the national anthem.
-Gordon
In my opinion, I feel that this should not be done. By being an MP, which is a ministerial job as well as a role model due to her job, she is showing disrespect to the national anthem, which is a huge disgrace to her as well as Singaporeans. She will at the same time lose the respect of the people due to her action. I feel that she should not have done this, but instead waited till the national anthem has ended before even looking at her mobile phone.
Next, her apology too was insincere. She stated that "NDP is meant for singaporeans to unite and not divide", however, she is the one dividing us due to her actions of disrespect to our nation's national anthem, thus causing people to criticize her, instead of agreeing with her.
For Penny Low, I feel that she now needs to rebuild her reputation, however there will always be this mark that will remember what she has done and will certainly taint her record.
Last but not least, I feel that before she wants to serve the nation, she should learn to respect the national anthem.
-Gordon
Friends
Friends
What are friends? Well, they are people who are unrelated to us by blood relationships, but yet are close to us. In my opinion, there are many types of friends around us.
There are friends who only stay with you when you give them benefits. There are those that only come by to bring you trouble. There are those who are friends who will stick with you, no matter what happens. While there are those who are willing to help you and feel joy for you when you achieve something. There are also those that just pretends to be your friend and only want to do you in.
Since there are so many types of friends, choose your friends wisely, like a chinese saying goes "近朱者赤，近墨者黑＂, staying with the right friends will thus be beneficial, while staying with the wrong friends will only bring about negative effects.
-Gordon
What are friends? Well, they are people who are unrelated to us by blood relationships, but yet are close to us. In my opinion, there are many types of friends around us.
There are friends who only stay with you when you give them benefits. There are those that only come by to bring you trouble. There are those who are friends who will stick with you, no matter what happens. While there are those who are willing to help you and feel joy for you when you achieve something. There are also those that just pretends to be your friend and only want to do you in.
Since there are so many types of friends, choose your friends wisely, like a chinese saying goes "近朱者赤，近墨者黑＂, staying with the right friends will thus be beneficial, while staying with the wrong friends will only bring about negative effects.
-Gordon
Competitions
Recently, I took part in a competition, which required me 8 months of preparation and in the end, our team came in 10th. Considering the huge amount of effort that we have put in just for the competition, I feel that this is actually quite unjustifiable. However, what done has been done, and we can only accept the results and try to strive again for the next competition in 2 years time.
Competitions are what bring out the competitive spirit within us, to strive and to achieve, and thus beating others in the competition. Although the experience as well as the joy may be rewarding, however, the stress that comes along with it is huge as well. There are many others who argue that competitions may be beneficial while others argue that it is not even a single bit helpful. In my opinion, I find that competitions are beneficial.
Firstly, competitions allow us to aim for the best. By having competitions, it will actually affect the other factors within our life as we attempt to strive for the best, and thus stretch us towards our fullest potential. Next, people might say that it brings about stress. However, this is how it is beneficial. By bringing about stress, it teaches us on how to manage our stress, and thus allow us to be better at balancing this later on in our lives, such as in our A levels, and finally allowing us to do better.
Other than these points, another bonus point is that it allows us to forge new friendships, especially in competitions that involve teamwork. By involving teamwork, there is a need for the team to bond together, and thus help one another out in the competition as it requires each and every single one of them to play a part. Over time, via the trainings, the experiences we get, as well as the interactions as a team, it then allows us to gain new friendships as we get closer to each member of the competition team.
Last but not least, competitions train us to manage our time well. During competitions, it might come in at any period of our school lives, including that of our exams. By being in a competition, we then need to manage our time very well so as to allow ourselves to excel both in our academics as well as our competitions; otherwise, it will then lead to allow a success in one end.
All in all, I feel that competitions are beneficial to all of us, and that I have never regretted in taking part in this competition at all.
~Gordon Koh
Sleep
Well, a few days ago, I was using this as my topic for my LA speech assignment, and i shall now expand upon my script.
In this current type of life that we are living, sleep has indeed become a scarcity to all of us. With such busy schedules, most of us actually do not have enough sleep in the day. In the simple survey which I asked about “How many people actually wanting more sleep”, the response was close to almost everyone single person.
Sleep now has become a luxury, an utmost need, as well as something which people actually desire. According to a survey done, most students only do sleep 6 to 7 hours in a day, and this thus shows that they actually do not have enough sleep in their daily lives. By not sleeping well, one actually turns into a lifeless zombie, whereby you are not conscious of things around you, as well as your brain not being able to function normally.
There are actually many reasons as to why teenagers do not have enough sleep, and this is usually attributed to the need to complete homework as well as to study for tests. Thus, these people feel that not sleeping enough is thus valid due to their various reasons. However, this is not true!
According to a research done by Stanford University, most teenagers require roughly around 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep in a day. By not having this amount of sleep, it actually causes many negative effects. For example, it heightens the risk for a variety of major illness. Next, it also causes one to be unable to concentrate well due to the lack of rest. Last but not least, it affects the ability of your long term memory.
On the contrary, with 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep, there are actually many beneficial effects to it. Firstly, it keeps one’s heart healthy, thus helping to reduce the chance of heart attack as well as strokes. Next, it prevents cancer due to the produce of melatonin when one is asleep. Last but not least, it helps to reduce our stress as we are able to get a proper rest.
There is a saying and I must quote Dalai Lama, “Sleep is the best medication”. In this case, sleep gives one energy alertness, longer attention span and last but not least good health. Only by being healthy, is one able to experience successes in life, as well as to be able to achieve various objectives. To stay healthy, is also not an uphill task, and it can be achieved simply by taking a sleep for 9 hours.
People might argue that due to their various reasons, they are unable to get enough sleep, however, I believe that with a slight change in their lifestyle as well as a better time management, they will then be able to get enough sleep. As we can see the pros outweighs the cons of sleeping enough, and thus, I hope that everyone will try to get enough sleep from now onwards.
~Gordon
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Mugging
Hi guys, the exams are all around the corner now, and thus I would like to talk about this very topic, known as mugging. Mugging refers to the process whereby one studies and tries to cram knowledge into their head in as little time as possible.
I believe that almost everyone around us mug when it is close to the exam period, so as to be able to score as much as possible in the exam itself. However, the question is, is mugging really effective in the long run? In my opinion, I feel that mugging is not effective in the long run. Firstly, mugging is used when there is little time left and people just wants to use this to cram that knowledge into their head, just as to score for their exams. This thus means that this knowledge will soon be forgotten after the exam. For example, in the Chinese Test we have termly, we are supposed to memorise 20 “Cheng Yu”, however, after the test, if one tries to ask around about these “Cheng Yu” there would be close to not a single person remembering about them. Next, mugging is just used to prepare for tests and nothing else.
However, all these faults cannot be attributed to the need of mugging instead of choosing to study wholeheartedly. There are many reasons behind this. Firstly, it is about the lack of time. Our schedules are packed with competition trainings, CCAs, homework, even when there are tests, this activities continue. This then gives use very little time left to study, and thus we are then forced to mug. This cycle then repeats itself almost close to every term. Next, it is also about the system. In tests, we basically just need to cram every single knowledge into our head, and then be able to regurgitate them back out during the tests in order to score well. This then is another reason as to why students mug instead of studying wholeheartedly, as it allows them to memorise better and thus score well for tests. Tests are also used to identify a student’s ability, and without their test marks, they are unable to choose to opt for their various programmes in the future.
Since these are the conditions, we thus may choose to mug should we be very busy, however if the situation allows it, we should always try our best to study instead, and to be able to absorb this knowledge and be able to use them in the long run.
~Gordon Koh
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