Sometimes you do things and you're judged, And not always as justly as you'd hope. Prejudices abound, and only because you Think in ways they cannot comprehend, Dressing and behaving in line with the cocktail That is your history, your biology, your environment. Who can say what's right or wrong? Certainly not they -- they... Continue Reading →
Opportunities
My love life, summed up:
Mixed Signals
It was just tonight that She stole a glance at me; But on second thought perhaps That glance was meant for he. She blew me a kiss goodnight, And the kiss it seemed sincere; But on second thought perhaps That kiss was meant for her. Sometimes I feel she likes me, And tonight that's what... Continue Reading →
Life in Perth
I've been thinking quite a bit about my studying in Perth. While still in Temasek Polytechnic, studying overseas had never crossed my mind. I always thought that those who went overseas had it good -- that studying overseas was easy. And also that you only went overseas if you couldn't make it to a local... Continue Reading →
Classroom Participation for Introverts
I have always found the concept of "classroom participation" quite irritating, not least because of my introverted nature. Classroom participation has been something I have had to deal with since my Polytechnic days, though it was never really enforced in Singapore. In Australia, marks are given after every session, and you actually get to know... Continue Reading →
On Girlfriends
I recently got into a conversation with a friend over the topic of girls, and more specifically how I have never had a girlfriend. He told me that judging from what he had seen, I had “potential”, and thus asked me if I “was the shy type”. I admitted I was, but adding that I... Continue Reading →
Dear God
Dear God, Give me someone to love. I'm talking romantic, butterflies-in-stomach, Sleep-losing, appetite-destroying love. Conditionally Loving Always, Donn PS: Otherwise, I'm never going to Church again.
He Dreams (Cho's Parents)
It is evening. The setting sun gives off a soft, warm glow. Holding hands, they take a slow walk down a stretch of deserted beach. They say nothing, but walk, listening to the sounds of the waves making their way onshore. He looks at her, and starts thinking about how wonderful she is, and how... Continue Reading →
He Dreams (Cho’s Parents)
It is evening. The setting sun gives off a soft, warm glow. Holding hands, they take a slow walk down a stretch of deserted beach. They say nothing, but walk, listening to the sounds of the waves making their way onshore. He looks at her, and starts thinking about how wonderful she is, and how... Continue Reading →
In the Woods
I drew a couple of pictures recently. Just felt so proud of them I couldn't help but post it here. 🙂 Here's one of an old man with a child. This was inspired by a photo I saw which accompanied a poem (Rudyard Kipling's If). Here's one of a girl. I had actually tried to... Continue Reading →
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