University

You know how people always have mindset of their own and certain benchmarks to judge things and other people?
Cognitive schemata it seems.
It's strange, lil things like eye contact might not be essential during conversations (Or at least when you introduce yourself to someone) in certain cultures; What is real in this world; The assumptions we made based on observations unconsciously etc...
These small lil things never came across my mind before. Or at least, I wasn't aware of them.

University.
University life.
I think it kinda gave me a purpose to be alive. (well, in a way..)
Professor rusli was right about what we're learning these days (not sure if it's only our uni or singapore uni or what) are generally more diluted but covering a broader scope.
Which is true.
I kinda find a balance of the scientific side and artistic/philosophical side of me.
Seriously,
For a mechanical engineering student,
Who has to learn from physics & maths (these are predicted right?)
TO life sciences(biology stuff, ugh)
TO economics (@@)
TO effective communication (which is where I learned about the cognitive schemata)
TO acting and representation in theatre & film ?

"Oh, give me a break already. Are you serious? You hafta learn all that?"
If that's what you think, trust me, there's more to it ;)
HaHA, yes I'm serious. Well the 'acting and representation in theatre & film' is an elective la.
Nevertheless, still! haha.
(Btw, the 'acting and representation in theatre & film', yes we watch movies, but it's not the MOVIES WE WATCH all the time, at least no so much of that kind. And trust me, it's very philosophical- which is what I love about it. It allows me to explore the 'artistic' side of me. =P )

Yep, to add on, there're activities, talks, exchange opportunities etc.
There's a lot to learn. A LOT to learn really.
I think university should NOT be about getting good grades and study and study and STUDIES only. (It shouldn't be about studying, it should be about learning)
BUT whY? WHY do people always make it that way?
I mean, it's the true learning that will get you far.
NOT the grades. Those are short term.
WE always forget the genuine purpose of what we're doing.
WE TEND TO FORGET the roots.

My ultimate point is, WE ARE LIVING IN THIS BOX and hell yeah, we gotta kick this box out of here and set ourselves free! Dude, it's like plato's allegory of the cave.
Open up your mind and delve in deeper.

I for one, has always thought I am a quite open minded person myself.
And today, I realise, not quite~ Really. Not quite yet~
When I say open minded, I don't mean, OH yea~ I don't mind walking on the streets naked kinda thing. No no no no. I meant open up your eyes, your soul, there's a lot more, TOO MUCH more to see in this Universe.

Haha, kay, despite all the things that inspire me in university, it's a lil hectic schedule, i've gotta say. Actually, the schedule's alright. Just that the travelling part kinda take a toll on me. At times, I reach home about 11+pm, other times, probably 9pm or so.
*TODAY'S THE DAY I REACHED HOME EARLIEST! AND I AM SO GLAD I FINALLY GET TO SLEEPPPPP WELLLL!!! WIPPEEE!! =D*

Yeah, it's also because I'm in my school's sub-committee. Planning on events and I'm the group leader for one of the event. And if you know me well enough, you should know I'm very particular about these things.
Yessa, I'm a perfectionist.
You know what, maybe I should really consider going into like event organizing industry after i graduate =P

~There's something in me which arouse the urge of offering help to people and to connect with people. I wana get out of this box that I'm restricted in. I want an outreach.~

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today's diary:
urgh. I didnt do my tutorial because I was so worn out by the time i'm home yesterday night. I felt utterly annoyed with the fact that I cant get things done. (Not quite sure what's going on during physics tutorial. :( i hate.) I gotta improve on my time management. I also gotta improve on structuring my mind. I'm always all over the place. urgh.
okay, talk abt sth more enlightening. yoga works =) i feel it on my muscles. really hope i can go for like proper lessons. And darn, i gotta stop stalking :p gahahahaha.
signing off,
with love,
jinni =)