Blogs

Books that I've read in 2024

1. The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 2. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel 3. Someday is Today by Matthew Dicks 4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey 5. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 6. If

Cardistry

One-Handed Triangle Cut

As I gear up to continue my cardistry journey in 2025, I’ve started exploring more cardistry-focused channels on YouTube. One standout I recently discovered is X-Decks, a channel offering beginner-to-intermediate content—a perfect fit for those who’ve mastered the basics and are eager to gradually advance toward professional-level

University

COR3001 Big Questions: Happiness and Suffering

After completing my first term at SMU, I've gained a lot of new and well-rounded knowledge. There's no better time to consolidate what I've learned than now. In this post, I’ll be focusing on the module Big Questions: Happiness and Suffering. This post

Art

Speed Sketch #4

This set of sketches took much longer than expected to complete, but I’m quite satisfied with the quality compared to my earlier works. I started this canvas in early October but had to pause during the busy project and exam weeks. After exams, I picked it back up and

Journals & Habits Tracker

December 2024 Semiannual Review

In this blog post, I'll be diving into a review and analysis of the goals I set back in June. We'll take a close look at whether they're still on track and worth pursuing. Furthermore, I'll be crafting a fresh set of

Journals & Habits Tracker

My biweekly journal: 24 Nov - 7 Dec

It's hard to believe that I haven't written in my journal for nearly two months. While I could come up with countless reasons for this lapse, let's set that aside and dive into what has happened over the past two weeks. Notable events 1.

Blogs

Bhutan's Unique Path to Happiness (GNH)

Attending the public lecture, Bhutan’s Pursuit of Gross National Happiness: Reflections, Challenges, and its Future, was an eye-opening experience that offered a comprehensive look into Bhutan's unique approach to development. Presented by Kinzang Dorji, the Ambassador of Bhutan to various Southeast Asian nations, the lecture delved into

University

Networking with Purpose: My Experience at SMU SIC Social Pulse 2024

Attending Social Pulse 2024 was an unexpected yet refreshing experience for me. Although I hadn’t initially planned to go, I ended up gaining some meaningful insights into the world of social entrepreneurship. Having worked at a budding social enterprise before, I’d seen firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face, which

Japanese

Japanese Tea Workshop

Being a big fan of hōjicha and matcha drinks, I had signed up for the Japanese Tea Workshop, organized by the Japanese Cultural Club of SMU. This blog serves as a record of my experience and appreciation for the workshop 🍵 History and Context Origin of Matcha Matcha originated in China

University

SMU FACT Connect 2024

Attending my first networking event with SMU FACT (Financial Advisory & Compliance Team) turned out to be a brief yet valuable experience. The fireside chat allowed me to gain insights from industry professionals, and this post will serve as a summary of the key points discussed and my personal takeaways.

Journals & Habits Tracker

My biweekly journal: 29 Sep - 12 Oct

After a round of mid-term assessments, it was time for results and recess week. The week flew by quickly, filled with meetings for project work and pre-arranged plans with friends. It was undoubtedly a busy time, but I still managed to catch up with some friends along the way. Notable

Blogs

Tarot Reading (School Life)

While chatting with a friend about a tarot reading booth on campus, I found myself intrigued and decided to give it a try to gain some insight into my school life. The last time I dabbled in tarot was six years ago with a friend, where we relied on an

Art

Speed Sketch #3

It has been a long time since I practiced speed sketching, and I finally got to do so after a long haul of university life. This document was created during July, but I only managed to finish the drawings in October after my mid-term assessments. I probably should do better

Journals & Habits Tracker

My biweekly journal: 15 Sep - 28 Sep

The past two weeks have been incredibly busy with mid-term prep. Most of my time went into making notes and doing practice exercises, which brought a sense of nostalgia and fulfillment. Notable events 1. School work consolidation These past two weeks were a mix of learning new content and revising

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My biweekly journal: 1 Sep - 14 Sep

Busy yet fruitful. I have a feeling this will stay with me for quite a few weeks during my first term at SMU. Notable events 1. School work consolidation As the term went on, I found myself getting more immersed in the different subjects across my modules. The most memorable

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My biweekly journal: 18 Aug - 31 Aug

The past two weeks had been a whirlwind of activity, balancing between university studies, volunteering, interviews preparation and part-time work. Time flew by as I found myself drowned in events after events, yet enjoying the process of meeting new people and challenge myself with unfamiliar problems. It’s been busy

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My weekly journal: 11 Aug - 17 Aug

Brief outline of what happened from 4 till 10 August I spent the first 3 days in the library studying CFAB Law and reading manga as leisure. It was comparatively less productive for the subsequent days as I stayed in my room. Notable events 1. Participated in ICON Camp 2024

Study

Business, Technology and Finance ICAEW CFAB

In this blog post, I present you a comprehensive summary of each chapter covered in my study of Business, Technology and Finance (BTF) from the ICAEW CFAB 2018 syllabus. Consider this my notes for understanding the fundamentals of BTF. Disclaimer: I want to acknowledge upfront that I might have overlooked

Journals & Habits Tracker

My weekly journal: 28 July - 3 Aug

This week was spent mainly on socializing with others rather than focusing on strengthening my own skills or spending time on personal development. Notable events 1. Class Outing with High School Friends With August approaching, the girls are heading to university while most of the guys remain in National Service.

University

ASoc Camp 2024: Eternus

ASoc (SMU Accounting Society) Camp is an annual orientation event for SoA (School of Accountancy) freshmen. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends and seniors while getting to know the SMU campus. I decided to join the orientation after confirming my return date to Singapore, and I&

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My weekly journal: 21 July - 27 July

Brief outline of what happened from 7 till 20 July Nothing much happened during this period as I was slacking while waiting for my return to Singapore. Knowing that the following months in university would be hectic involuntarily, I submitted myself to unproductive procrastination by rewatching some anime series and

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My weekly journal: 30 June - 6 July

This week has been relatively more productive compared to the previous one. While it lacked a structured timeline, mentally, it felt satisfying. Notable events 1. One Day Trip Back to Singapore for a Medical Check-Up I recently took a one-day trip back to Singapore for a medical check-up required for

University

Application for Hostel Accommodation @ PSR

In this blog post, I'll share my recent experience with an unsuccessful hostel accommodation application at PSR, and the subsequent decisions I made regarding housing for my university years. Brief introduction What is PSR PSR, short for Prinsep Street Residences, is one of the two hostels at SMU

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June 2024 Quarter Review

In this blog post, I'll be diving into a review and analysis of the goals I set back in March. We'll take a close look at whether they're still on track and worth pursuing. Furthermore, I'll be crafting a fresh set of

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My weekly journal: 23 June - 29 June

I haven't updated my weekly journal in a while, so in this post, I'll briefly recap what I did over the past few weeks and share the highlights of this week. Brief outline of what happened from 9 till 22 June 9 to 15 June: Taiwan