thoughts and reflections of Yr2Sem1
This reflection is probably overdue, but i’ll just do it anyway since i’m just idling around in the holidays.
Yr2S1 has been an excruciating sem for me, or for most of us that caught the workload offhand. Gone were the days in Yr1 where those introductory modules were much easier and lesser workload. No more lame HW modules to clog up the timetable, which means that every module is equally hard and important. Furthermore, the 6 modules i’m taking; the 4 Chinese modules plus 1 translation (which technically is also a chinese module)and a EEE elective which i know nuts about, is definitely of no easy feat.
It didn’t get better when on top of all these i had a problematic tutee and a tight tuition schedule to meet and other emotional turmoils along the way which made me feel exasperated, and on the verge of surrendering.
I’m glad that all these is over, both this torturing sem and some of the things i once hold dear. I dare not say that I’ve worked extremely hard this sem, but at least i can say that i’ve tried my best within my means for things to work out.
Some did, some didn’t.
One of the biggest take-backs i’ve gotten out of this was that people in your life do make a difference when you’re dealing with shit.
I’d probably wouldn’t be able to survive without these people along the way, for your guidance, assistance and encouragements. This especially goes out to some of my course mates, which we went through the endless hordes of deadlines for reports and presentation (3reports 3 presentations), and the sleepless nights rushing through the readings and texts. – think 213.
I guess it’s the fact the knowing there are others going through the same thing as i do that’s kept me going. I strongly believe that Uni is not just about grades, its the journey that truly make a difference.
So.. A list of people whom i want to give thanks to. . . (in no order of priority)
1) My group mates.
I am blessed to have awesome group mates for my projects this sem. Everyone is very on the ball and responsible with our own share of work. I’ve seen and witnessed firsthand how ridiculous and slipshod some people are with regards to their work.
Lv Wen – My 2nd time partner for classical literature, she probably won’t be reading this, but she’s awesome and really zai.
XM – thanks for being equally clueless with me for 213 presentation. luckily we were the first group to present with not much benchmark set to lol.
Roy, Miki, YT – for the translation presentation, esp the meetings and bitching sessions. and roy for your beautiful slides – i pray that you dont have to go through another sem of pain for group work.
ZW – for successful persuasion to take 儒家思想 with you, and the many talk cock courses lol.
2) Other important people
dior – for listening to my endless rants
FH – for the study sessions, (the fridge is 友情價 k)
YL – for squash, the new sport that i picked up this sem, and im really enjoying it. and also your help in 151 & translation which didnt tranlate well into academic grades.. ohwell.
YH – for all the jokes we cracked on you, and probably on you and FH. hope u rcvd ur 清華admission notice soon.
Weiting – thanks for all the fudan admission assistance, let’s enjoy shanghai soon.
Carol – yea i know, you’re an awesome friend. thanks for your care and concern lol. i was damn touched when u ping-ed me when i was damn stressed during the exam period. pls meetup soon and enjoy taiwan!
Cindy – thanks for nagging at all the things i should take note when im in china,really like a mother. have a safe delivery, and i’ll see u soon at WW xmas party.
To my mum and my family – thanks for the support and tolerating my nonsense.
The list is in-exhaustive, to all those that i’ve missed out, my bad, but you’re definitely appreciated.
Next sem’s gonna be interesting. . and for all these hardwork, i deserve a break.
shanghai here i come.
daryl.



I saw weilin’s SMS to my brother to persuade that guai lan kia to come, i feel relieved that im giving the right task to the right people. Once again, thank you.
To my seniors and batch mates: It was great seeing you guys again, and to talk like old times and reminiscence about the past. Although we might not be the best band or best players around, but its the hardship and company that has engraved these memories deep down in our heart; something that i will cherish and treasure. 
To my juniors: I hope that you dont feel that you have been left out during the dinner because of the insufficient exposure and "airtime" that you have. I must emphasis that everyone single one of you makes up the history and plays a part in making this event a success. AMKSS Band has came a long way to where it is today and it is important to know that we were once nowhere. 
部落格上的所有,只是本人的个人意见与看法.