goodbye 1708.
Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:40 AM
 oh good morning! it's saturday. and unwanting to say, it's the last day of my staycation as well as the competition, as an official blogger. ): it's so fast so furious! normally when one finds time passes quickly, that means, he/she is truly enjoying him/herself!
thinking to day 0 when i was packing my stuff. i was so worried and was feeling super moodless as i've some instincts that, i'll prefer school than being here. because i don't know the others, other than Danial. and, it's Competition, something that i'm fear off! and not forgetting, I WILL MISS MY MUMMY! & MUTOU! in my mind, it's only OH NO OH NO OH NO! ): ): ):
but now, i can't bear to leave! i've met wonderful and cool people who're easy to get along. (other than being labeled as a princess and a bimbo) it's some kinda surprising that we can clique pretty well within this three short days. despite the fact that we're from different school majoring in different course. we eat together, we shoot together, we explore together, we discuss together, we debrief together, we watch movie together, we share experience together. i will say its fate that brought us together. and i'm glad and thankful to have met them! :D
and the competitions have definitely been an eye opener for me! i'm thankful to be given this chance to be an official blogger though my blog may not be formal and of very high standards. like what Joycelyn jiejie says: "I enjoyed reading your blog. You've got your cute style." though i hope i can be more mature. but ya. THANK YOU JOYCELYN JIEJIE for APPRECIATING MY ENTRIES! :DDD Moreover, i've learnt alot and reflected alot from the other bloggers. Their wonderful blog posts with wonderful entries, pictures, humours, philosophy. basically, all kinds! and though some of them may be humourous, when they come to work, they're really serious. I've met impressive bloggers! :D and i'm always inspired not only by the competitions, but by them too! :D
and yes. i'm blogging at my work space. last day i'll be sitting here. ): i will miss 1708. though you've brought me little troubles here and there. but i still love you, 1708. remember, I'M YOUR FIRST STAY-ER! HAHA!
yupps. not forgetting to CONGRATS PRISCILLA AND YONG WEI FOR GETTING THE BEST BLOGGER OVER THIS PERIOD! :D you're awesome. that applies to the others too! :D
not forgetting, our token of appreciation from Victor korkor and Joycelyn jiejie. Starbucks voucher neh! :D anyway, Thank You for your wonderful look after these days! I hope we din't disappoint you all! and xin ku ni men le! :D last but not least! TO THE COMPETITIORS! :D No matter what's the results, always remember you've did your best! It's the process that matters. It's only with the process, we learn and grow! Everyone's a winner! So, ALL THE BEST! :D
three cheers and three cheers and three cheers to Victor and Joycelyn, Hotel @ College West, Competitors, Judges, Official bloggers and WorldSkills Singapore 2011!
HIP HIP. HOORRRAY! HIP HIP. HOORRRRAY! HIP HIP. HOOOOOOOOOORRRRRAYYYY! :DDD
this will be my last post from hotel @ college west! ): will continue blogging about the competition when i'm home. sigh~ *all my bags are packed, I'M NOT READY TO GO! ):
Competition: Visual Merchandising
Friday, January 21, 2011 9:22 AM
  (taken on day1)
there's two competitors from TP: Abigale Pua Jieyi Jessie Chew Si Wei
Visual merchandising! Is actually the course i wanted to take! ): but due to my lousy cut off point. couldn't get it. but yupps! VISUAL MERCHANDISING! :D in TP, the course is called Apparel Design and Merchandising. I think is somewhat the same. (:
anyway, yupps. went there yesterday, but didn't have much feel about it cos all i could capture was them concentrating on their work. i think yesterday will be more on brainstorming and ideation. TODAY! i went there again. and it's really a SURPRISE FOR ME! (x they actually started preparing for their "final masterpiece" which is somewhat like a mini display stage. (:
 here's Abigale from TP! :D
  happenly, i got to witness Jessie being interviewed! (: she's sharing more about her masterpiece and her rationale of it.
 after the interview, she's back continue-ing her masterpiece!
looking at the perseverance and the heart and soul they put in for this competition, I FEEL LIKE COMPETING ALSO!! it's kinda fun and i can see that they're really enjoying what they're doing. I'm sure no matter what the outcome is, they did their best and i'm sure they'll be proud of themselves as well as for the school! :DDD
ALSO! after impressed, i'm still super impressed with them. not only do they need to concentrate on their art piece, they still gotta face the media! the stress level, is not easy to manage. so i tink they're really awesome yo! :D and plus, people there with all sorts of camera shooting them, if it's me i will get somewhat irritated and couldn't get my attention focused. so, *SALUTESSS!
ONE LAST DAY! JIAYOU!! :DDD
Competition: Graphic Design Technology
9:09 AM
let me continue from where i've stopped yesterday... (:
 
there are two competitors from TP! Joel Lee Zi Jing Teo Beng Wee
couldn't capture any close up because i'm using a digital camera.
anyways, i personally like this category. because it's kinda part of my course! :D and i like it the MOST! (: cos first, you can use your own creativity! and in design, there's no right and wrong answers! :D
and one question i have in mind is, how does the judge determine which is the best? as in different people view things from different perspective. and. we all individually have different taste. so.. hmmmms...
 JIANG JIANG! :D THEIR MASTERPIECE ARE OUT! :D i think the topic is to design a kit for a detal clinic. the kit includes a staff card, logo, signage, etc!
kinda cool yo! and is like how is it possible to get inspired within such a short time?! it is possible and they did it! :D
2nd night. (:
Thursday, January 20, 2011 10:02 PM
my yummeh dinner today! :D from eco-foodcourt! tabao-ded to Danial's room to eat together with Alvin and Yong Wei. (:
and now, i'm bloggin in room 1701. kenneth and b'jorn room. all bloggers are gathered, watching Inception! :D we're so sweet sweet. teeehees!
that's all for now! now climaxx!!! (;
Competition: Caring
5:20 PM
got a ring from mabel goh! HOHO! it's such a small world! she's here as an ambassador together with her classmate, xin rui. (:
she's from nursing course and hence, she's the ambassador for nursing! :D
went to look for her, my precious lovely ekia girlfriend. (sweet enough, mabel?) HAHAHA! anyway, yupps! here are some shots. (:
 JiangJiang!* The competitors for Caring. According to Mabel, the competition is held in batch, unlike the other competitions. at that time, that was the 5th batch of competitors. (:
they're kinda in a scene mode (if i'm not wrong). they're kinda in a diabetic clinic scene... and yea. maybe i should ask mabel to submit a 5 pages essay and i will know more about how the competition run ya! ;D  anyway, let me tell you more about Caring. (this is based solely on the brochure)
We are aware that Singapore healthcare system is made up of both public and private healthcare institutions. There is a comprehensive range of residential and community based services that cater to the long term healthcare needs of Singaporeans. Therefore, the healthcare industry is at at important crossroads where it needs to start preparing the evolving needs of an ageing population. At the same time, the drive towards medical tourism will increase the demand for medical resources in Singapore. In order to meet these challenges, skilled healthcare professionals will be in great demand!
This skill, Caring, relates to the promotion of health; physical and psychosocial well-being; growth and development and rehabilitation of our population. Individualized care is assured through assesment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based activities to achieve improved outcomes. Therapeutic communication underpins the delivery of care and enhances client-carer interaction.
With WorldSkills Singapore 2011, caring skill of our budding healthcare professionals are sharpened!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ day 2, i poped by caring! as i mentioned yesterday about the way they compete, yupps. here's one of the scenario!
 3-2-1! ACTION!  this part is when the nurse are trying to help the lady. one of the nurse attending CPR to Mr Sam.  while the other one makes the phone call to the ambulance and keeps the lady calm.
witnessed the whole scenario. there're actually different scenes everyday and this is one of it! i would say is a whole new experience. instead of a competition, sitting there, speaking or working, Caring, is a competition like a theater act. erms. how to i put it? not exactly act but ya. putting yourself in that real live scene.
i think its pretty challenging because you really gotta put yourself in the actual scene and its a life! no joking matter.
i think its the most happening competition! :D and so far, i like this the best. not that i do not like the others but, it's something different! :D
however, i think the competitions held beside them is quite poor thing uh. cos the mic is kinda loud. but with such circumstances and their concentration, i think it shouldn't be any major problem la ya? =x but with the mic, the spectators actually understand what's happening better. and definitely helped the judges to hear better!
anyway, good job nurses! i think you've heard it yourselves! the sounding applause for your performance. (:
though there're no representatives from TP, i still would like to wish them all the best in their competition tomorrow! it's the last day yo! :D
just think of it. without them, you wouldn't be here. cos no nurses, doctors can't manage by themselves! also, there wouldn't be caregivers when you're sick or when you've met with an incident/accident. so yeah! we gotta be thankful for them! :D
Competition: Electronics
5:00 PM
when i first step in, the first competition that can be seen is Electronics. It's situated right in front of the door and at one corner, sitted my school mate. Ang Jieshun from Temasek Polytechnic. i was feeling so proud to see my fellow school mate there! (though i don't know him. but we're from the same family - TP!) so yupps! JIA YOU JIA YOU! :D
   
more about Electronics (based solely on the brochure)
The electronic industry is the most important cluster in Singapore's manufacturing industry. The industry has attracted internationally renowned companies which have resulted in Singapore being a major manufacturer and exporter of semiconductor devices, hard disk drives and media.
Do you know that Singapore has 6 of the world's top 10 electronics manufacturing and services companies? (WOW!) i seriously din't know that. =x Their range of operations includes design, high-value manufacturing, supply chain management and regional management.
Electronics technicians are involved in a wide range of skills. In the competition, they will compete in the areas of design & prototyping, testing & measurement, and electronic fault-finding.
first step in.
4:32 PM
the first time we visited this place was just one plain indoor sports hall. but now, it's air-conditioned and partitioned for different competitions. The various competitions that are holding here are: -Caring -Electronics -Graphic Design Technology -Industrial Control -Information Network Cabling -IT Network Systems Administration -IT Software Solutions for Business -Mechanical Engineering Design -Mobile Robotics -Visual Merchandising -Web Design
COol uh. ONE INDOOR SPORTS HALL CAN HOLD SO MANY COMPETITIONS!
anyway, yupps. when i first step in, the serenity accompanied with all the stern focused emotions by the competitors, surrounded me with all the tensed up atoms. it is serious, and its a no joking matter. it's my first time coming to such a big national event. it's indeed an eye opener for me.
looking at their goals to achieve. their passion to strive. the very very best they're trying to put in. i believe, they'll really benefit and prove their efforts right!
saw quite a number of TP competitors. though i may not know some of them. but yupps. i feel so so so proud of them! :D
some competitions are held in teams while some are held individually. i thought those which are working in teams are really impressive. because there will be an additional criteria that they will need to work on and it's very important. that is -- TEAMWORK.
it's day 1 and i've seen their skill, their pride. i've got my skills, and my pride. but there're more to work on still! what about you? if you still doesn't know about it, it's never too late to start finding out now! :D
and yupps. the next few post will be individually on the different competitions. (:
*i'm hungree. =x
HELLO WORLDSKILLS SINGAPORE 2011!
3:38 PM
initially we thought the auditorium was somewhere farrrr away~ but actually, its just outside our hotel! we need to be security checked before being able to enter! :D
 jiang jiang!* the stage! :D you see what i saw? GUEST OF HONOUR, MR GOH CHOK TONG SENIOR MINISTER
i'm sitted here! that's the "goody bag"
while waiting for the guest of honour to arrive, we have a little treat to keep us entertained! the lady and the guy singing the world skills theme song! :D Shining Dream! (: i tink they have a wonderful vocal! especially the lady! *admiressss
not forgeting the two mascot! they're so adorable! :D if you realise, the lady lion is actually wearing a nurse uniform. that is so to indicate a competition held under Caring.
the mascot were so loving!! that they hug each other when they meet in the middle of the stage! heees!
a while later, the guest of honour arrived. :DDD and we gave him the warmest welcome!
(:
next up! we've got the REXAS FROM REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC TO GIVE US THE MOST SOUNDING CHEER! :D THAT'S THE SPIRIT YO! and i think they're awesome! :D thinking back those days when i was year 1. i almosst wanted to join cheerleading! but, hah. guts too small. =x anyway, below are some snapshots taken of that flips and toss! :D
the speech from the guest of honour! :D it was a wonderful speech!
my skills, my pride. have you got it? (:
from what he said, it made me realised that education have brought a large impact into our lives.
a simple example will be a life story of a ite lecturer. he wasn't any high scholar. but, his primary school teacher keep motivating him, moulding him to who he is today.
(i stated this because me myself wasn't any high scholar too. until the day when my teachers did not give up on me, and yupps. i'm pretty successful today. but, not to the extend that i'm a lecturer yet. =x)
furthermore, we're actually quite fortunate to have these skills to be learnt in school today as this are something of our livelihood. simple things like cooking, nursing, hairstyling, etc. because they are things that make up our life. we need them.
and actually, them makes up you and me (:
 JIANG JIANG! :D 3-2-1! TADAHHHH! WORLDSKILS SINGAPORE 2011 HAS OFFICIALLY COMMENCED!
  there're a momento given to the sponsors. (: the above are all the major sponsors who sponsored for the great event! without them, there wouldn't be WorldSkills Singapore 2011.
 the last treat of the day! :D a musical presented by the west side story! :D i love they're performance! *thumbss up!
 MARIA MARIA MARIA~ (:  end of the opening ceremony.
Danial and I then make our way to the Indoor Sports Hall where.... CATCH IT AT THE NEXT POST! :D
Good Morning! :D
1:40 PM
my lazy butt was sticked to the bed all the way till 8 when my alarm ring. ): the bed was real comfortable! had a good sleep last night other than watching my phone for reply.
look at my puffy eyes. pffffs~ i need more sleep!!
anyway, RINA, THE OFFICIAL BLOGGER IS ALL READY TO START WORK! :D MOHOHOHO!
 this is the view from my balcony. (: it's Bukit Batok Fire Station! heh! did i tell you there's a hill infront of my balcony? YEA! THIS IS IT! :D
andd. say no more. it's time to head to the auditorium for the opening ceremony! *skip hop skip hop skip hopssss~! (;
HOHOHO! Checked in!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:46 PM
surprisingly, Sean's home early today! i thought he wanted to send me off. that's why he came back early. but CHEH~ leave home round 4 and off i head to choa chu kang college west ITE! the journey was phew~ super super long and dreadful. but I MADE IT! and ya! i look like some runaway from home kid! 2 big bags! hees! :D
reached earlier, and the staff there were super friendly! :D after Danial came, went to Check In! i will say that they did an awesome job as for a student! (x what's more was there's a staff who showed us the way to our room and explained some details that we gotta take note! that is professional! andd she's easy going! (: *thumbbs up!
I'm the only girl having one room by myself. was kinda lucky. but lonely too ): oh wells~ i was so surprised that i got such big room! something that i wasn't expecting! :D now i've got a hard time deciding which bed to sleep on! HAHA! and my room is the one that have got a balcony!
 saw the chair and table? HOHO! i'm now sitting there with my legs crossed blogging! (:
there's even iron and ironing board for us to iron our clothes! (:
 the toilet!! got long bath~ i tink i sound kinda suaku. but yeah! just dint expect such good amenities! (;
 i thought this is something that we don't usually see... as in the icons (:
 i love the ribbon hanger!!! :D can i bring it home? ): heh.
Jiang Jiang! :D had our first briefing with Victor and Joycelyn @ Matrix. Got our invitation card for tomorrow's opening ceremony. our tshirt. and our tag pass! our precious love label cut and done nicely by Victor! :D xie xie ni! (x
then, briefing ended and had our dinner! :D
 MY FIRST YUMMEH DINNER AT CCK COLLEGE WEST! :D
mingled a little with the other bloggers that come from different school.. they're nice friendly and funneh people! (:
nice meeting them! :D went to shop and save to buy some snacks! argh~ ben and jerry was waving to me just now!! );
then hotel sweet hotel. (: and here i am blogging! :D
tomorrow's the beginning of WorldSkills Singapore 2011! :D Once again, ALL THE BEST TO THE COMPETITORS! :D and, may all the bloggers have a great day tomorrow! :D
will blog more tomorrow! stay tune yea! (x
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