Realise that my blog entires have become somewhat more sporadic and also contain less details of late. Wonder why. Perhaps this is a sign of settling down with my life here? There is also no problem with communication with loved ones at home, so the blog now really is just an alternative rather than default mode of updates. Still, it is good to have this channel, because sometimes typed messages are somewhat easier to convey than verbal ones. There is a chance to think before the typing, and corrections can still be made after that, if the tone does not feel right. And of course, I could upload the blog entry any time I want.
Read the news about the O level results, and of course, I had to gravitate towards information about my alma mater as well. It's amazing how we are all so caught up with national examinations during the most part of our school life in Singapore. Every year we are either in an exam year, or working towards an exam year. And the most fascinating part is, most of us have survived the system, and have come out quite well. Over here in America, the idea of a standardised test is enough to make most people cringe, not to mention a national exam, a concept that is too far-fetched and will probably remain so, at least for this lifetime. Should a curriculum or examination be local or national? This is a question that can be debated till the cows come home. Of course, I have my own strong opinions on the issue, but that primarily comes from my personal experience, which, I would admit, is fairly limited. Well, at least this one year of graduate school in a foreign country adds some credential to my CV!
Been listening a lot to Amy Macdonald's "This Is The Life". Just a very melancholic song that puts one in a sort of introspective mood. I somehow find it very suitable for this wintry weather.