idiot's guide to rotting at home

Friday, November 06, 2009

THAT vicious cycle.

friday morning looks like there is no running away. studying for comp2600 is taking its toll on me. i'm becoming snappy and frustrated very very easily again.

other than me, it's affecting other things which i am apologetic for. i made promises that i couldn't keep and that's out of the norm for me. i don't feel good having to cancel dinner and all. unfortunately comp2600 requires my utmost attention.

for one, it's a core module that i have to pass if not i can't graduate. also, given that notoriety of its failure rate of cohorts past, i am determined not to have to retake it. at the same time, i can't afford another supplementary paper. one more sup paper or worse still, a failure, and i can kiss goodbye to my honors next year. i hope people understand the stress that i'm going through because of comp2600. i really haven't felt this much pressure before since o-level chinese.

i know it's not easy, having to cope with studies, this particular commitment but i'm confident WE can make it. it's going to take a fair bit of effort and all i ask is to not give up - on me, on yourself and on us.

the vicious cycle of studying till late and waking up early has started again. it's not the best but it'll have to suffice. my study schedule is way behind and compounds itself daily. i reiterate for the umpteenth time - comp2600 is the bane of my life. i cannot understand the need for us to take it in the first place especially since not everyone is majoring in software engineering and even then, not everyone wants to dabble in artificial intelligence. so why make it compulsory for everyone since it has little relevance to the rest of us (the majority)?

all things aside, i've recently been elected (somewhat farcically) president for ssa. i won't deny that i wanted the job but i didn't like the way elections came about. it could and should have been better. in any case, that's all done and dusted and i look forward to next year.

floorball season is about to finish. it's by far one of the more productive seasons i've had in singapore and here. 3 goals at northern beaches open, 20 goals and 12 assists for wewaks this winter season, 14 goals and 10 assists for red devils last summer's season, 5 goals 3 assists with the incredibles in the mixed competition. all in all a good floorball year so far. add to that the man-of-the-match award at nbo, finishing joint-second top scorer for this winter season, it could be better but i shall be satisfied. 42 goals 29 assists = 71 points in total. my highest yet in all my time of playing floorball.

on a side note, i know some friends are going through a tough time and i pray that they have a peace of mind during this exam period. it's good that some have chosen to talk about it, on their blogs, on msn, over a meal whilst others have kept to themselves. all i can offer is a listening ear and silent prayers. i sincerely hope that things take a turn for the better, that they can cope with all the pressures and stress and come out a better and stronger person. God watches over all of us and i'm sure He's watching over them, even more so, during this period of hardship.

so, it's 0425 now and i really should head off to bed. it's been a productive 2 days so far and i hope it continues.. once wednesday is over and done with, i'm somewhat home free and can kick back a little before the last paper on the 17th.

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