Day 16 - Getting Warmer

Woke up by 8 through a vivid dream. Anyway, for a second there it felt like I was back home and waking up on my own bed. But, that's just a feeling that passed.

And there's presentation from 10 to 12. Luckily, Mr Wong drew lots by room number and so we would be the 2nd last group to present. So, let's watch the presentation order in sequence now, shall we?

First up, we see Zee Min and her teammates performance. Zee Min came in late and literally spilled out her presentation at the speed of a bullet. At least, I was able to understand it.

Next up, we have Stephanie's group. Since they mostly major in BPQE(Business Process Quality Engineering), they picked out a chart most common to them- control chart.

Xin Hui went next. She looked rather flustered and tensed in this picture.

And presenting the "Three Musketeers". We have Benedict, Randolph and Clive presenting.

And next, Franice's group.

Finally, my turn. Ok, I look outdated in this green and black sweater. My team members are Pei Jie and Hui Miang.

I had to operate Mr Wong's computer as well. So, I will be talking about Ishikawa Diagram or Fish bone Diagram as know more commonly.

I had no proper preparations, except that a few groups before me had also mentioned my point and so, I had several hints on where to go from there. See me looking back at the slides ...

The Fish bone Diagram on the screen. Here, I am listing some examples with reference to my Application of the Ishikawa Diagram.

Mr Wong looks way too serious that I am rather not used to him as it is. Why so serious, Mr Wong?

Confucius said that since our body is given by our parents, we cannot harm anything. Then, I have been cutting my hair in any style I please, but I am still a good child, ok?

China's sickening history of foot binding. Imagine the pain that girls have to live through back then. What 'Lotus foot'? More like 'Deformed foot'.

I feel really appalled that women have to bind their feet or else they would not be able to marry off. It's just so unfair(if they are forced to) and stupid that throughout history and modern days, women have to keep suffering all for the sake of fashion and beauty.

Seeing the above pictures, I am glad that in the modern world, woman are counted somewhat as equals.

The 10 laws that devoted Buddhist adhere to. I think that's impossible to adhere to all because we are all not perfect.

Once again, Zee Min fell asleep in class and this time, Hajar was egged by Weiguang to use her camera and take her picture. Poor girl, getting teased again.

I caught Mr Wong 'acting cute' again.

All the important people of China's government area. All of them in their late 30's to 50's.

I also learnt more about Taoism and Buddhism. Ultimately, all religion is created by ancient people who felt compelled to explain the 'universe'. And in turn, it is a philosophy that results in the birth of many religion.

Taoism is about ‘going with the flow' and just making life happy by living a simple life.

And by the way, 观音菩萨(Goddess Guan Yin) was origincally a male figure which was later dipicted as female. At the end of the day, I finally realise that I prefer the philosophy of Tao and would adhere to it's main rules to being happy.

Spring time and the trees all now have green leaves. And to think that when we arrived back then, the trees were all bare. Time flies fast.

Went back to my room to feast on bananas that I bought. Also, went back to learn that the Internet connection was cut off.

I went to speak with the lady in charge of the hostel and was told I had to find another china lecturer. Just as I was contemplating on my next move, I saw Mr Cheong(Another division's lecturer). I quickly related the problem as Mr Cheong called Mr Wong.

Soon enough, someone came to repair the cable. It turned out that the main cable was disconnected causing all other connections to ground to a halt.


Went to the alley to purchase dinner with Zee Min. For dinner, I had 牛肉拉面(Beef Ramen, I think). I also managed to purchase an egg tart(蛋挞) and a loaf of red bean filled bread. But I find the egg tart too sweet to my taste.

Afterwards, went back to her room to eat the dinner.

Departed for my room and dash out again to go to the mini mart that Zee Min pointed out can buy water. I bought 12 bottles of 1.25 litres priced at 20 yuan. Going by some mental calculations, I think it's worth it as 1 bottle will be at 1.67 yuan.

Along the way, I spotted:

The street padddlers were all packing up after a car horned at them. Just who are these people?

Answer: Somewhat like our Singapore Traffic Police. Sorry for the blur image. My digital camera was too slow in response.

I concluded the day stating that the temperature here is literally getting warmer and much more pleasent. If only this kind of weather would last..

That's all folks, night!