Dear Mandy,

I tried this thinking quiz.. this is my result. Rather apt for my major, don't you think? =P

Some people have a strong preference for one style of thinking, and find some skills come more naturally than others. Other people tend to adopt different thinking styles in different situations.

This test gives you an idea of what your current thinking style or styles are. But remember - the brain is a very adaptive organ. You should be able to improve your performance in any one of these categories with practice. The Renaissance ideal

The leading thinkers of the Renaissance were not just experts in their own field. The renaissance scholar was expected to master all branches of knowledge.

With his insatiable desire to know everything, Leonardo da Vinci is often held up as the ideal Renaissance man.



You are a Linguistic Thinker
Linguistic thinker

Linguistic thinkers:

* Tend to think in words, and like to use language to express complex ideas.
* Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.

Like linguistic thinkers, Leonardo made meticulous descriptions in his journals. He also made an effort to learn Latin - a foreign language

Other Linguistic Thinkers include
William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank

Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include
Journalist, Librarian, Salesperson, Proof-reader, Translator, Poet, Lyricist

Dear Mandy,

Somehow, I think back on what I've heard over the last years, and today, one comment came to mind...

"You cannot trust everything you read. You have to discern, check the author's credentials."

And somehow, I wonder.. whatever happened to trust? When did it become so difficult to trust, and to believe? How has our world evolved to become one that seemingly is so different, that seemingly... is cold, hostile.. that a kind act out of sincerity can even seem to be interpreted as devious, scheming...? It's a sad thought!

I realise that no matter how the author writes, it's possible to find positives and learning lessons to take away. So in that respect, every author is good, because there's always something we can learn. We choose how we want to see the world.. positive or negative? Which comes back to the point of even in times of adversity, can we still find it in us to give praise and thank the Lord? It's all a choice, an attitude of the heart, and that is what the Lord sees. He does not give us more than what we can bear... but He challenges us enough so that we know that without Him, we can truly do nothing.

It's a bit of an unearthly paradox, but one that I feel, and strongly believe, is one that moulds us to become who we are today. It's an interesting outlook, but one I want to try to adopt.

I'll be optimistic as best I can... but I also know, that my God is the reason why I can smile. =)

Dear Mandy,

As the second week of this semester starts, I somehow wonder about a lot of things.

I've never been this overwhelmed at the start of a school semester, but I have been.
I've never been behind on my readings at the start of a school semester, but I have.
I've never has a presentation on the 2nd week of school but I had.
I've never had a semester where I don't have classes with Isaac and Jasmine, but I do.

The list could go on and on, but I've decided that I want to count the blessings that I've been given, instead of the losses or disappointments I've encountered.

I made lots of new friends in my modules: people like Steffi, Ying Le, Andrea, Sabrina, Shirin, Amelia and Bang Rui.
I realised that it's alright to have an eye candy (ok, this is just in for comic purposes).
I realise that responsibility is actually a privilege, as it exemplifies the trust that people have in your capabilities.
I got a very apt "back to school" package from emo-buddy! =D
I'm starting the year with really good friendships. I'm still awfully thankful that I've got Aud, KT, Vonne, Vette, Prisc and KristyK around. =)

And when you stop to think about the blessings that you've been given, you're actually starting to focus more on the happy things. I think these days, I could use all the happy vibes I can get. =) Life's just too short to be dreary all day long.

So I know that there'll be times I'll start thinking too much, slip back into that feeling sorry for myself mood, but I know at the very least, I'm blessed, and I'm loved. =)

Dear Mandy,

Well, to those who don't know, I'M BACK IN SINGAPORE. Nice sunny Singapore, with the familiar faces, the nostalgic food, and the new challenges that lie ahead.

I've got quite a fair bit of stuff on my platter, but I'm kind of relishing the challenge that I'd have to balance out everything with my studies this semester. I'm going to believe God gave me these responsibilities for a reason, and I know that He'll see me through.

I do miss Canada though.. there's no two ways about it. I miss being close to nature, the quiet tranquility of my surroundings, the fun and good lecturers, and the friends I've made while I was there. It has been quite an experience, I've learned a lot. And now it's time to get back to reality, and to use what I've learnt to teach, learn, improve... and to make a difference to the community in Singapore.

THere're issues that I know I have to address soon with God, but for now, I've been suppressing and pushing them away. Well... I guess that when it resurfaces, God probably wants me to deal with it... Just wondering why. =)