In another hour or so, I'll be lying on a surgery table undergoing surgery.
It was a random decision; I went to have my eyes checked to determine if I was a suitable candidate for lasik surgery, and I booked an appointment for the very next day (which is today) to undergo surgery.
I hope all else turns out fine; a 20/20 vision with minimal pain, discomfort and irritation.
The good thing is the surgeon I am seeing is the most experienced doctor in Singapore, or rather he did the most lasik surgeries in a year, thus he was featured on the new paper with the same article.
Nonethless, I still feel very ill-prepared, both emotionally and mentally. To be honest, I'm scared (I didn't feel this way when I underwent surgery for my kneecap.)
Keep me in your prayers. I don't want to be blind.
You should strongly consider majoring in Nursing, Athletic Training, or related majors (e.g., Chiropractics, Nutrition/Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Rehabilitation Services, Respiratory Therapy).
It is possible that the best major for you is your 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th listed category, so be sure to consider ALL majors in your OTHER high scoring categories (below). You may score high in a category you didnt think you would--it is possible that a great major for you is something you once dismissed as not for you. The right major for you will be something 1) you love and enjoy and 2) are really great at it.
Consider adding a minor or double majoring to make yourself standout and to combine your interests. Please post your results in your myspace/blog/journal.
Nursing/AthleticTraining/Health
94%
Psychology/Sociology
94%
French/Spanish/OtherLanguage
94%
Visual&PerformingArts
81%
Biology/Chemistry/Geology
81%
Education/Counseling
81%
English/Journalism/Comm
75%
Accounting/Finance/Marketing
69%
History/Anthropology/LiberalArts
63%
HR/BusinessManagement
56%
PoliticalScience/Philosophy
56%
Mathematics/Statistics
56%
Religion/Theology
31%
Physics/Engineering/Computer
6%
Did I read Health related majors? I so want to be a veterinarian. *whines and cries*
Veterinarian also does health related matters, otherwise they wouldn't be addressed as doctors. The only difference is their subject of study and/or their patients. However, I remember reading that in some parts of United Kingdom, veterinarians are allowed to treat human beings (no idea whether it's all the time or only during emergency cases), but doctors who are trained to treat human beings aren't allowed to treat animals at all.
Anyway I did consider studying chiropractic and osteopathic before, but realise I wasn't qualified for them because of the subjects combination that I took previously, or rather the subjects combination that I didn't take previously. If I have met the pre-requisites for being a chiropractic or osteopathic, I would have met those for being a veterinarian too.
I so hate my secondary school for offering such lousy science combinations.
I am so mesmerised by this magician, Liu Qian. I never used to like stage magic a lot, especially those with poker cards as they seem to be tricks that are used to trick kids. Moreover, most of stage performances that I have seen are replicas of others and are commonly performed by many other magicians. After some time, I became bored of watching stage magic, and other similar performances.
That was the reason why I was only keen in watching street magic; every episode is filled with different forms of magic trick, and many aides or tools used by the street magicians are 'taken off the street' and not prepared off hand. The audiences are often random passerby and it's interesting to watch the expression on their faces.
This was until I watched Liu Qian's performance on 综艺大哥大 (part V if i didn't remember wrongly), 大魔镜. His performances are awesome, and I am very impressed with them. The tricks that he performed are seldom seen in other magic shows (or rather I have not seen them in other magic shows.) Most times, my family and I will go "Ooooh", "Ahhhh", "Wah", " Woah", "How did he do that?", "Did you see that!?!?!" etc.
Most importantly, I felt that he has got what most magicians are lacking; he's able to let the whole magic performance flow very well; unlike conventional magicians who used to show many different tricks in one show, without any linkage between them. I personally feel that it is partly his charm in attracting the audience's attention.
At least I was charmed by him. Maybe this is what they call 舞台魅力 in mandarin. After watching his performances for a few time, (like many others) I've picked up his favourite tag line and hand actions. Whenever he is about to fascinate us with his magic tricks, he will create a little suspense by saying "这是见证奇迹的时刻".
From what I know, Liu Qian came in first for an international magic competition, because I always hear the host, 菲哥 addressing the magician as 拿过世界魔术冠军的刘谦老师. He's so capable and well-known that even Andy Lau learnt from him. (I wish I could too.)
Apart from performing magic shows, he also judges a competition that allows budding magicians to compete with each another. As the competition progresses, the level of difficulty increases (duh!) with the restriction of topics set by the judges. Moreover, drama and dance must be included on top of magic tricks themselves, so that there's a story line that flows.
Enough of my compliments. If you doubt what I say, you can watch some of his performances below. However, not all are as nice as those which I watch on SCV Channel 56's 综艺大哥大. I have no idea where else to re-watch the shows, and to watch those that I've missed.
Nonetheless, here are the clips that I manage to find from Youtube.
劉謙-集體催眠牌魔術表演
劉謙老師-這個超誇張一定要看
I really look forward to more of his performances. I'll be even happier if I can watch his live performances. I'll be over the moon if I can participate in his shows. I'll be ecstatic if he can coach me.
I’ll be on top of the world if I can be with him close and upfront.
On hindsight, I intend to pick up a few simple magic tricks with minimal/no poker cards involved. I think it'll be useful if I do voluntary work in the future, especially with young children involved because it's the easiest way to break the ice.
Note Anyway I was told that my previous posts were kinda emotional and depressing. Hope this one should be on the happier side.
At age twenty two, I think I'm young; very young. Straight out of the 'teenage phase' and approaching adulthood, I have my hands full of plans, goals and ambitions. While I am full of hope for the future, I have got friends who will never have the opportunities to do so.
Exactly ten years ago, I lost a pair of (twins) schoolmates to a freak accident. They were on a holiday get away to Malaysia (can't remember Genting or Cameron Highlands), when they met with a landslide. While the rest of their family managed to escaped, the two of them were trapped in the bus. I only knew of their deaths when my parents showed me the relevant newspaper article. Though the pair of twins and I were only schoolmates, we've known each other's existence for seven years, and acknowledge by a smile or a nod. When I knew they were gone, not only was I upset, I was lost for a moment.
Few months ago, I was just as shocked to receive an sms that informed me of a death of a secondary school friend (J) who was a victim of a motor accident. He was one of the first few friends I made when I entered secondary school, and I knew him way before school started.
Back then, curious about my new school and keen to make new friends before orientation, I went to our school's channel on mIRC (an online chatroom). From there, I got to know a couple of seniors and one of them was J. Cytoplasm was his online nickname. Together with a few of my classmates, we met up often for lunch after school, and played rough in empty classrooms. I'll always remember him as the boy with flexible joints; he was able to place both his legs behind his head, like an acrobat.
During my first year of study, our friendship was great as I hung around with Cyto (as we fondly addressed him) and his friends much more than peers my age. We even shared moments of sadness and anguish. However, we started to distant from each other when I enter secondary two. By the time I was in secondary three, we hardly met up for lunch and stuff. Only the occasional "Hi", "Bye" and a little small talk. By the time we've graduated out of secondary school, we've lost contact with each other.
Until one fine day, I met Cyto on bus 75 while on my way back home from school. He happily called out for me soon after I boarded the bus. I almost couldn't recognise him; he's good looking, nothing like the computer geek I used to know. From our conversations, it can be seen that he has matured over the years, but his character never changed; he's still as bubbly, active and talkative. Despite getting occasional stares from other passengers for speaking (the bus's engine was really noisy) and laughing loudly, we had a long and good chat on the bus. It really feels good to find a chat with 'long lost friends'. We even exchanged numbers and agreed to meet up for lunch or coffee one day. However, that day never came due to my procrastination and hesitance. (I really hate myself for that.) Before I knew it, I lost my chance to do so ever again.
That day was the last time I've ever seen and spoken to Cyto. I was thankful to God for letting us meet and reminisce about the past, but somewhat upset that he took such a nice person away at his prime age. Most importantly, I really regretted not cherishing this god sent opportunity to bond a better friendship with a long lost friend. I really wonder how he's doing. Will we ever meet again?
Sighs.
Just a couple of hours ago, I was told by another secondary school senior, that her ex-classmate passed away last week. My heart sank. Though I don't exactly know her well, I do have a vague impression of her, along with bits and pieces of memories; I remember her as someone nice and studious.
My senior blames herself for not watching out the tell-tale signs before her death, and not spending enough time with her. Everything came too fast, too sudden. Before she knew it, her friend was gone.
Sighs.
Personal Note
Dear Friends,
I know this is the nth time I'm telling you to cherish your loved ones. I know I'm being very naggy, but I really don't want any one of you to end up feeling like I do.
On my side, I'm trying to plan and manage my time well, so that I won't always have to procrastinate and hesitate endlessly. I don't want history to repeat itself again.
Life is really fragile. One moment you can be here, alive and kicking, the very next moment, you may be gone. I happened to chance upon this blog post which brought about a range of feelings. It has also sparked off quite a bit of thinking in me.
(Don't worry, there's nothing scary or gross about the content. )
Rane
is her pseudo name.
is an Asian Chinese
lives on the tropical island, Singapore.
can be childish, yet mature; quiet, yet noisy
always indecisive & procrastinating
Love of her Life
Animals
Family
Food
Learning
Mother Nature
Music
Volunteer Work
Believes In
Conservation; Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Saving the Environment
Returning to the Society
Keen In
Backpacking
Overseas Volunteer Work
Adventure Trip / Expedition Trip
Will Like to
Go-Kart
Dive
Wakeboard
Night Cycle
Cycle around the City
Catch a Beautiful Sunrise
Is Going to
Master the Art of Playing Pool
Learn the Art of Bowling
Aims for
Merit for Piano Grading Test
Distinction for Guzheng Grading Test
Fluent Conversational Skills - Japanese
Complete at least 1/2 of NYAA Gold
Obtain Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License
1) Go for Charity Dog Run
2) Bring the Poochies out!
3) Set up an Adoption Blog
4) Donate money to Charity
5) Convince my friends to donate/volunteer at Charity as my birthday gift
6) Volunteer
7) Go Ubin
8) A Nice Over Night at Sentosa
9) Pudding to Blend in Well
