Been some time since I last blog.
Last update was on the NBA Finals 2010-2011.
Soon after that, news broke out that there will be a NBA Season Lockout due to disagreements between owners & players. 100 over games were cancelled and now, 2011-2012 NBA Season will be resuming on Christmas. It's kinda annoying when you enter NBA.com & all you see is Greatest Moments in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, if not, the D-League news. Alright, enough of NBA talk.

Update on my life now yo.
I'm taking a break from my Year 1 Sem 2 UID Assignment 1.
A wordy report which requires nothing much but full focus from me to stay task on to finish it.
I'm aiming to finish at least 80% of it by today. Hopefully I can be able to do that since I'm feeling ultimately reluctant to socialise nowadays.

Fun-filled November is soon-to-be over in 4 more days.

Fully-scheduled week ahead is going to kill me.
As I always have stuff on after classes and will leave school at around 8pm - 9pm

So I'm often asked by my classmates, "So busy, you can tank ah?"
Well, I'm kind of used to staying back after lessons for stuff during my secondary school era.
And since graduating with a diploma cert w/ merit seems a little bit impossible for me now, I'm aiming for diploma w/ Gold CCA & a fun-filled 3 years experiences in Ngee Ann.
I'm currently at 21/72 PEARLS & 8/48 ARLS points to meet Gold criteria.

Back to the blog post which I've made on the 24th April, during Year 1 Sem 1; http://diversionofours.blogspot.com/2011/04/24th-april-2011.html
I've mentioned something about the long journey to school & dilemma on which CCAs to choose.
Ending off with "Okayyyyyyyyy.... I'll come back soon.

Hopefully.", I did not update anything about it so here I am.

I've bought the adult $52 bus concession & am taking 6 buses to Ngee Ann Polytechnic every day.
812 from my house to Yishun bus interchange, 852 to King Albert Park bus stop & 74/151/154 to the bus stop opposite Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
To get home from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, I'll take 74/151/154 to the After Rifle Range bus stop to board bus 852 back to Yishun Interchange, then 812 back home.

The whole traveling journey will take about 3hours.

They're just information for those who're curious.

Next, will be the exciting one. It'll be an update on my CCAs.
In the 24th April post, I've mentioned about joining NYAA(NationalYouthAchievementAward) Club, NgeeAnnOutwardBounder(NPOB), Canoeing Club & ICT(InfoComm Technology) Society.
I took the ICT Society registration form but was too busy with school work and I've fully forgotten about it.
I've signed up for NYAA Club to do my Gold fulfilment with the club, but it's on a Friday and it clashes with my main Adventure Club, so I've decided to give it a miss.
Yes, Adventure club but it's not NPOB. On the same Friday when I went to join the NPOB, I saw The Adventure Seekers(TAS) having their weekly Members' Act too. So instead of joining NPOB, I joined the TAS and its intensive training course soon after.
Canoeing Club was horrible, I went for the first few trainings held on Wednesday and missed the Canoe Orientation Camp for freshies due to clashes with TAS event. After that, I didn't attend it anymore cos' of the unbonded bonds with fellow Canoeists.
So there goes my NP Jacket, which requires representing of school in any competition as Canoeing Club is the only competitive CCA among my choices.

Currently, I'm on Sports Camp GL(Group Leader) training sessions on every Friday.
And it'll be the fourth & last, for those who didn't make it to the Elite 64, next Friday.
I sincerely hope to get into this committee as it'll definitely make an impact in my NP life.
But however, still no hard feelings as I know that "CLIQUE" is the key to dominance of fun elements in NP.
& unless you're in any school Society Club, if not you will only get CLIQ which sounds similar but definitely not there yet.
Regatta is coming to an end, after about a month training.
Regatta is a biennial Dragon Boat event held in Ngee Ann Polytechnics having different schools faculty to compete against each other. ICT Society has recruited about 30 people for this event and I'm one of them, maybe being the only one not from the society as well. Unfortunately, I'm not in the main 20 team, but I still do hope that they'll win & clinch the Champion trophy like how the ICT Dragons did in 2009, cos I've trained so hard for the slot.

Yeah, so in conclusion for my CCAs:
I'm in the TAS and went for the Council Interview.
Signed up for NYAA Gold & will be starting on it in Year 2.
Will be signing up for ICT Society to be Student Buddy.
Will be joining the WheelPower if I can, too.
& Hopefully, I'll get into the SSC(Student Sports Council) ;)

Tyson Chandler
Jason Kidd

2010-2011 NBA Regular Season has ended and it's already in the playoff now.

In the Eastern Conference Playoff
1. Chicago Bulls
2. Miami Heat
3. Boston Celtics
4. Orlando Magic

5. Atlanta Hawk
6. New York Knicks
7. Philadelphia 76ers
8. Indiana Pacers

In the Western Conference Playoff
1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Denver Nuggets
6. Portland Trail Blazers

7. New Orleans Hornets
8. Memphis Grizzlies

Before I continue.. recall a post I made before Regular Season starts.
http://diversionofours.blogspot.com/2010/10/nba-pre-2011-season-prediction.html

Best Rookie : Blake Griffin
So indeed, he was in All-Star game & won Slam Dunk contest.
Confirm Rookie of the year already....though it's not yet been confirmed.

"EASTERN CONFERENCE:

 IT02

It's been months since my last post..

I hope you peeps had a good February, March and April so far.
Yea... school has already started for me..
I'm currently taking up Information Technology (IT) in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Damn cool school, but not near at all.
I'm taking bus 852 to school every morning & it's about an hour ride.

Lesson starts at 9am for Monday and Wednesday to Friday.

Lesson ends at 5pm for Monday to Thursday.
Shucksssssss.

I'm now in a dilemma, cos I don't know which CCA to join!

I will sign up for the NYAA Chapter thingy...
By the time I graduate from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, I must be a NYAA Gold recipient.

And at least receive the CCA Bronze award.

So I must be active in my NP years...
I think I'll go sign up for ICT Society.. hoping to get in cos I didn't meet any criterias :O
As for my main CCA... I wanted NP Outward Bounders but it's on Friday.

Clashed with my Taekwondo @ 8pm at Nee Soon South CC.

Sigh.. second desired CCA in the list is X-Ventures, which is on every Monday & Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm.
Shucks, cos it clashed with my lessons. 

So most likely, I'll go sign up for Canoeing club. :O
Its training days are on every Wednesday 5.30pm.

Okayyyyyyyyy.... I'll come back soon.
Hopefully.

What's the most IN and HOTTEST thing around the World now?
It's none other than the new horoscope signs!
Google flooded with these searches:
new astrology
new astrological signs
the new horoscope
new zodiac dates
& more related searches.

Some astronomers believe there is a 13th Zodiac sign called Ophiuchus, which falls between Scorpio and Sagittarius.

So you must be as curious as I am to find out about your new horoscope sign!


Here's the new zodiac sign:

Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16

Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11

Pisces: March 11- April 18

Aries: April 18 - May 13

Taurus: May 13 - June 21

Gemini: June 21 - July 20

Cancer: July 20 - Aug. 10

Leo: Aug. 10 - Sept. 16

Virgo: Sept. 16 - Oct. 30

Libra: Oct. 30 - Nov. 23

Scorpio: Nov. 23 - Nov. 29

Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 - Dec. 17

Sagittarius: Dec. 17 - Jan. 20


True or not?!
There are still many questions and mixed reports about the zodiac change.
Other astrologers said the zodiac signs remain unchanged.
They point out two different versions of the zodiac: Tropical and Sidereal.

The tropical zodiac is mostly followed by those in the western hemisphere, and experts said those signs don't change.
However, easterners typically follow the sidereal zodiac, and experts said it's been known for years that those signs change from time to time.


Some add ons to inform you peeps!
A Gallup Poll said 25% of Americans believe the stars can affect their lives.
Here are extracts of 3 students' opinions:

"Now I don't know what I am anymore, so I'm a little lost right now," said freshman Joshua Cooper, who has always believed himself to be a Capricorn.

Some said they don't care. "I have no idea what I am and it doesn't bother me to be perfectly honest," said senior Alex Wiederspiel. "I don't think the sky can determine who I am, though I do enjoy reading my daily horoscope."

And others were said they're shocked about the new calendar. "I think it's absolutely preposterous. People have lived their lives by this, people have it tattooed on their skin," said junior Tanner Moore. "They read every day and decide how they're going to plan and carry out their conversations with their roommates and lovers and all the relationships in their lives."

Chinese title: 囧探查過界

English title: Twilight Investigation

Producer: Marco Law Wing Yin
Genre: Mystery, Modern, Comedy
Number of episodes: 20

Wong He

Linda Chung

Raymond Wong

Johnson Lee

Power Chan

Bill Chan

Former police officer Yip Kwok Cheung葉國昌 (Bill Chan) has set up a private detective agency. Members of the team have their own strengths. Gei On Gui紀安居 (Wong He) (known best as Encore) is the most important member who specializes in careful thought and sharp deconstruction of dialysis. The team has solved many cases of crime.

Because of investigating an adultery case, Encore is acquainted with the pseudo model, Chung Yee Tuk鍾意得 (Linda Chung) (also known as Duk Chai得仔). Yee Tuk was born in an incomplete family, and is withdrawn. This makes her frustrated in both love and work. After breaking up with her boyfriend, she becomes drunk and is a victim of a car accident she causes, and dies. Unknown to herself that she is dead, she tries to find her separated mother so she finds Encore to help her. Encore sympathizes with Yee Tuk and tries his best to find Yee Tuk's mother, but during the investigation, he discovers a secret about Yee Tuk's mother that even Yee tuk doesn't know.

It's definitely nice since '阿牛' & Linda is part of the starring casts!

^^ So shocking about finding out that Duk Chai has already passed away...

Cos I didn't read anything about the synopsis yet then.

Overall, not a bad one ah..... (:

Chinese title: 刑警

English title: Gun Metal Grey

Producer: Terry Tong
Genre: Modern, Police procedural
Number of episodes: 30

Felix Wong

Michael Miu

Jessica Hsuan

Nancy Wu

Vincent Wong

Fifteen years ago, Shek Tung Sing石東昇/Stone Sir (Felix Wong), a just and upright police officer, was imprisoned for murder which he did not commit. Now, fifteen years later, he is released from prison and vowed to find out the truth. Unfortunately, after finding out who the real culprit was, Stone is unable to bring him to justice due to the lack of evidence.

Stone was furious and angry at the failed system of justice and supresses his anger within him. Due to this, each time he comes across a case which the law fails to carry out justice, Stone takes matters into his own hands.

Stone's sudden change in character and behaviour worries his best friend, Mai On Ding/米安定/Mad Sir (Michael Miu). It also puts their friendship to test. Stone tries to prevent Mad from further investigating into a case and in the process hurts Mad's girlfriend, Hui Man Him/許文謙.

As a result, Mad and Stone's relationship took a turn for the worse, and Mad was determined to bring Stone to face the law.

Police officer's road to self-destruction. :(

A sadistic show.. :P
Okay.. no la, actually not bad!

It's been some time since I watch Felix Wong's dramas!
The only impression of him in a drama is 天龙八部/Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils(1997) where he casted as Qiao Feng.

Yaya.....

Chinese title: 巾帼枭雄

English title: Rosy Business
Producer: Li Tim Shing

Genre: Costume

Number of episodes: 25
Starring:

Sheren Tang

Wayne Lai

Susan Tse

Elliot Ngok

Ron Ng

Kiki Sheung

Kara Hui

Pierre Ngo

Nancy Wu

Henry Lee

In the mid 1820s, a natural disaster strikes the city of Nantong, tarnishing most of the city's rice fields. Running out of food supply for the citizens, city mayor Hong Chi-wing康梓榮 (Wong Wai Leung) uses the city's military food supply to feed the people. A few days after the disaster, an official from Beijing arrives to the city to check the military supply. Upon seeing an empty trailer, he sentences the Hong family to death. His daughter Hong Po-yin康寶琦 (Sheren Tang) escapes from punishment and becomes a maid in the Prince's mansion, living under the name Hong Po-kei.

Twenty years later, Po-kei reunites with the rich rice merchant Chiang Kiu蔣喬 (Elliot Ngok) at his manor in Wuxi, whom she was betrothed to before the disaster, while the Prince is there for a visit. Chiang Kiu's wife, Yan Fung-yee殷鳳儀 (Susan Tse) recognizes Po-kei and reveals her identity to the Prince. Chiang Kiu manages to convince the Prince to free her, and marries Po-kei as his fourth wife. He appreciates Po-kei's wisdom and persistence, and decides to entrust his business to her, telling her to find a suitable successor for him before he dies.

Hungry for power and eager to keep tradition, Fung-yee finds every opportunity for her son, the eldest child Bit-man蔣必文 (Pierre Ngo) to be the only heir of the family business. She tries to strip Po-kei from power even when Chiang Kiu's final will reads that Po-kei should be the full owner of the business.

Despite attacks from the family, Po-kei manages to keep the business in good shape. She is impressed with second son Bit-ching's蔣必正 (Ron Ng) intelligence and guides him to become the successor, but her efforts are met with Chai Kau's柴九 (Wayne Lai) challenges. Chai Kau seeks vengeance for being mistreated and wants a pay back from Bit-man and the Chiang's family uncle, Pang Hang彭鏗 (Henry Lee). After rounds of battle wits and fights, Po-kei and Chai Kau develop a deep friendship.

Chai Kau appreciates Po-kei's work ethics and pledges his loyalty to her. With their excellent cooperation and quick thinking, the business manages to survive through the locusts disasters and the Taiping Rebellion. Meanwhile third wife, Lau Fong劉芳 (Kara Hui) and Po-kei become good friends and sisters, to the point that Lau Fong even sacrifices her life to protect Po-kei.

Wayne Lai's cast as Chai Kau(柴九) can be said to be his career-saving role.

Chai Kau's popularity prompted Wayne Lai's rise to fame and he won several awards for this role.

Before his role as Chai Kau, the only impression I have of Wayne Lai was his cast as the Pigsy in 'The Journey to the West'.

Like wow.....he's now the 2009 & 2010 Best Actor award-winner.

& there's this line made famous by Chai kau in the show;

How many 10 years does one have in a lifetime?

人生有几多个十年.

(Y)

This drama earned the 2009 Best Drama award. (:

I must be crazy when I was determined to blog about the whole of 2010-2011 NBA Regular Season matches.

I'm currently @ 30odds games per team.

Each teams are to play 82 games & there's 30 teams.

So wow?!

That's why.............I'M GIVING UP now! ^^

I'll just stick to my NBA Playoffs Conference & Finals blog post, as well as Drama & Film reviews.

Well... I need some time seriously, to clear my reviews.

I currently have about 3 film reviews & about 8 drama reviews in the queue.

Oh ya... 2010 has passed!

It's year 2011 now!

Like wow... so fast.

& ya, Happy Belated New Year to viewers & passers-by.

May 2011 allows my homeland to prosper, family to unite, friends to harmonise, EVEN MORE.

Cheeeeeeers!