End of Y3S1

How time flies. It seems like I just entered poly not long ago. Now I'm already in Year 3, and soon the 2nd semester will catch up and end in February. I'm graduating soon in May.

OMG I need to start serious planning for my future!

This semester is the most tiring and stressful one of all the semesters I had. Seriously. And I am so proud that I survived this semester with 8 modules!


Look at my timetable.
It didn't look a lot, but when you are the one experiencing it, die.

I had 8 modules, 1 more than what usually other students have, meaning I can graduate with 1 extra certificate :P Ok, I had to complete and pass all 3 modules to get it. & the last one is in this semester! Wee, so I don't have to stay back in school every Tuesday 5-8pm for extra classes next sem :D

Guess what?

Out of the 15 people in the class, 10 had only 5 modules, the rest of us had IS modules. Thus, you can imagine how less stress they have as compared to the other 5, especially me (only one in class with 8 modules). But we are not having IS next sem while they are having! Weee.

The first term was still alright, but we were informed that when term 2 starts, it will be quick as we will be very busy preparing for final project.

During the 3-week break in June, it wasn't much of the break. The class had to go out and do marketing research and we ended up consolidating the data collected.


Fieldwork. Interviewing people.

I decided to give myself a break by going for the marketing trip at the last week of the break. After that, we had to rush for project, project and it's still project.

It was my first time staying in the school vicinity (loft) twice in a fortnight (once a week for 2 consecutive weeks). Yes, you can now understand how much work was to be completed.

The final presentation came & we were all in holiday mode right after our presentations.


The class with the clients. Formal.

Today marks the end of this sem, since we only had 2 papers and today is the last one :) We are one of the earliest who ended the exams :)

That pretty much sums up my whole semester.

I'm sorry if I had neglected or turned angsty to some people, I was feeling very stressed up when things couldn't be completed on time. I'm sure many of you experienced that before, right?

I'm so so so glad that the semester has ended and I think everyone deserves their well-deserved break. This time I will really appreciate the rest I'm going to have :)

PS: Part (most) of this was written before my last paper. Teehee. I couldn't hold the excitement of having this semester end :P

Interesting creatives

My friends and I attended "Creative Seminar 2011" in NP Convention Centre today! :D
I was really amazed by what some advertisers did to increase their brand awareness!


Kit Kat

Self-made Chair






Self-created media.
I really love the kit kat self made chair!
Awesome, you remove it and take it away as your own.
Great marketing campaign :D *thumbs up*

Credits: http://www.fastcompany.com/1644021/have-a-break-in-kit-kats-new-diy-chair


Kitto Katsu: Surely Win






Credits: Google Images


Corona Save the Beach Hotel





Website: http://www.coronasavethebeach.org/en/home/
Credits: http://travel.spotcoolstuff.com/unusual-hotel-review/rome/save-the-beach-trash-hotel


Heineken



Beer+Gift for her.
Using sex appeal in advertisement.


Andes



I'm sure you have watched this before.


HBO Voyeur




These are the various advertisements shared in the seminar.
Hope you have enjoyed the videos :)

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Saw this while searching for videos and pictures.
Nothing related to the seminar.

So many KIT KAT! YUM.

Best of the week

I attended the Vichy Bi-White Reveal workshop yesterday. It was rather fast. The person showed us how to wash and apply on our face the right way. It was demostrated on some suitable candidate. The result was fantastic! She really became whiter.

But the workshop was a free-and-easy one, where anyone could attend. Honestly, I was hoping for a better one, because I've got invited to the event (due to the contest I joined 5 weeks ago) and thought that it was rather a private one. Oh well. I didn't take any pictures. It was rather crowded as there was 20+10% discount off from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Actually, some of the products received more than just 30% discount.


I bought Normaderm range of products including cleanser (2 for $43), toner, essence, day moisturizer, night cream, foundation as well as a makeup remover (Pureté Thermale range). I should have also bought the sun screen (UV Pro Secure SPF40) even though it's not finished yet. Some are going to finish soon, to stock up as well. Some people are real worse, they buy 5 bottles of the same product!

It was totally worth the price as compared to no discount at all! I paid all at $180+ using MasterCard and guess what? The person beside me paid $440+ using Nets and she has no PAssion Card, like so not worth it.

Ok, not bad, 8 products for $180. Usually, you can only purchase about 5 products with that amount. I remembered the first time when I purchased their products, I spent $220 on just 5 products.

Oh, if you purchased cumulative $200 (200 points), you will receive some form of reward, be it a retail size product or a pouch with some samples. Be a Vichy member and you'll know. You'll also get something when you become a member! YAY!

I'll write my review soon when I have time :P I've been using Vichy Normaderm range for about 4 months already!


I heard that Thermal Spa Water was good and recommended, but I didn't get it. I decided not to spend too much on facial products. I know it will be worth it, but may be not now.

Especially after I received the news that my application for Marketing study trip to Shanghai and Suzhou is accepted! Ok, I went gaga after I received the news when queuing up to purchase the products. Happy like mad, totally lifted my spirits.


Finally, I got Philips Standmixer (left). It was on discount, heh. I have Handmixer (right) but without the stand. Since it's the same brand, it can be used! Yay! Most of the time, the reason why I'm lazy to bake is due to the stand. The mixer is way too heavy and I dislike carrying for 5 minutes or more! :( You can literally feel the strain if hold it for too long.

Say YES to my best buys of the day! Happygirl92.
I feel so shiok after doing up a long and proper post!

Busy ttm

Sorry for neglecting this blog.

Just started my Year 3, with 8 modules, about 1 more than what usually people take.
Projects/Assignments are coming in, and deadlines are nearing as well.
It's so true that my Year 2 tutor said those who opted for Marketing option will be busy all year round.
Once this project is up, another is coming. NON STOP.

I'll work towards my goal, no matter what.
Even if I'll be alone everywhere I go to in school.

Since it's the last year, why not put in all you have got?!

THIS IS FOR THOUGHT:

100 facts about me

I've decided to do this post since #100factsaboutme is trending on Twitter! Woo.

1. My name is Tan Xue Ling.
2. I'm born on 6 July.
3. I was a premature baby.
4. I'm turning 19 this year. (Now you can guess which year I'm born in, heh)
5. My aunt gave me an English name called "Jerene" and I decided to put it in my IC as well :)
6. I have a younger brother.
7. I'm going to graduate with a Diploma in Business Studies (Marketing) plus* in 2012.
8. I'm still deciding whether to continue Business-related course or take Mathematics-related course.
9. Mathematics is my favourite subject.
10. It is also my best subject.
11. I have won 2-3 awards for the subject.
12. I'm grateful to all my teachers. (Yes, I mean it)
13. Especially to my Primary 1 form teacher, who totally changed my life.
14. I got a B3 for Chinese initially, and decided not to retake it. But due to my teacher's high expectation and encouragement, I retook it and got A1.
15. I was in Choir during Secondary School.
16. I was never late for school (Pri-Sec).
17. I have never gotten any detention class.
18. I drink a bottle of Brand's chicken essence everyday during the exams.
19. I had my first official job when I was 17.
20. I worked as a Part-timer in Forever21 Wisma.
21. I'm now working as a Part-timer in Cache Cache ION.
22. My hair is still natural in colour :)
23. I like long hair.
24. I love bangs.
25. I have braces.
26. It will be 2 years, 5 days later.
27. I wear clear contact lenses.
28. The brand is Acuvue.
29. I have only a pair of ear holes.
30. I like natural make up.
31. I like eyeliners.
32. I prefer nude pink lips to red lips.
33. I love Pink colour.
34. I like floral prints as well.
35. I like Baby Mickey & Minnie.
36. I have lots of them at home.
37. I have a curfew for myself.
38. I dislike/hate going back home late.
39. I prefer cold night to warm night.
40. I start to switch off my laptop before 10pm.
41. I usually go to bed at 1030pm.
42. I cannot fall asleep with the slightest noise.
43. I cover myself with blanket even though it's not cold at night.
44. I don't like to spoil my body clock.
45. I put an alarm even though I have nothing the next day.
46. I prefer being early to being on time.
47. I'm afraid of heights.
48. I make sure that my wallet has less than $20 all the time.
49. I tend to deposit all my money in the bank.
50. I have 2 bank accounts.
51. I'm starting to bring and use wet wipes wherever I go.
52. I still don't have my own room.
53. If you wonder why, there is a tenant in the house.
54. But I'm getting it back this year.
55. I don't really know how to do my own medicure and pedicure.
56. I like online shopping, but I only buy blogshop's own manufactured stuff.
57. I also like retail therapy (offline shopping).
58. I don't like to wear jeans.
59. I don't sit at reserved seat in trains.
60. My favourite singer is Angela Zhang.
61. I prefer Chinese songs to English songs.
62. My idols are Jeanette Aw, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.
63. I like iced milo.
64. I also like iced milk tea.
65. I prefer KOI.
66. I love home-cooked food.
67. I love chocolates.
68. I like roti prata with sugar.
69. I like congee/porridge with you tiao.
70. The school's tom yum you mian is one of my favourites.
71. Far East plaza's chicken rice is awesome.
72. I love to bake.
73. But I hate the aftermath part.
74. I feel that I'm conservative.
75. I use sticky notes sometimes.
76. I suffer from hair loss :(
77. I am scared of insects and small bugs.
78. Sorry, but I dislike smokers.
79. I don't watch horror movies.
80. I own a Kate Spade bag.
81. That's the only most branded stuff I have.
82. I like Jansport backpack.
83. I like to go Watsons to buy things.
84. My left arm was hurt when I was K2 and now I just sprained my left ankle.
85. I'm still using wired internet connection at home.
86. I got a CANON Powershot S95 at the IT fair last year.
87. My current phone is a Blackberry.
88. I don't charge my phone daily -.-
89. I'm using a Fujitsu laptop.
90. I don't like to use battery for my laptop.
91. I'm using Vichy products for my skin.
92. I use cleanser, apply toner, essence and moisturiser twice a day, and night cream before I go to bed.
93. I like the show "Shake it up".
94. The only time the whole family travelled on plane was to Hong Kong when I was Primary 3
95. We went back to Indonesia, my mother's hometown, every 2-3 years.
96. Jia Leng is my gym/exercise partner/mate.
97. I don't have a boyfriend. I'm still waiting for the right one.
98. I have a rather-close, can-be-considered-best-friend named Valencia.
99. I have a best best friend named Rachel.
100. I have a blogshop named Sixth Julys.

*Not confirmed yet