Andrew from comms and smube said something how it is good to rewrite entries during my q & a session. Indeed! (: I reflected and my professor had a point. My presentation sorely lacked transitions. I took a totally different route so it seemed more like a speech than a structured, typical presentation with the purpose explicitly stated out and with like “firstly, secondly, thirdly” something that my prof suggested when I asked her for more feedback. Anyway, I didn’t fail or do too badly! (: I seemed to have overreacted ah in the last entry. It was just not up to my expectations (no A la.)  and when I invested a lot of personal hmm, shall I say, examples and beliefs… Those who vetted my script would know. There are things I wouldnt have included but I did in the end because I really believe in it and its relevance.

Regarding nobody taking the initiative to help me, the class probably thought there was something wrong with the video rather than with the system or they thought it was rude to interject my presentation. Ben Tan said” smu is the epitome of selfish and insular Singaporeans”. haha. I do have friends who helped me to click, vet my script and rehearse with me! Whatever it is, I think I handled it deftly and it taught me an important lesson. Although I did rehearse in a seminar room the day before and everything ran smoothly during rehearsal, I should not have assumed that everything had been set for us properly. I am now inspired to master the “control panel” fully so that in future if any of my classmates need any help, I will rush forward to offer my assistance! ;)

On a brighter note! Caryn- my classmate who peer-evaluated me for comms came up to me during our FA break said that she was really persuaded by me and that among all the presentations, she still can remember what I presented! Despite the technical glitch, she said she really felt it.  (: I am delighted that I have at least made an impact on her! I think people… continue to bewilder and surprise me. I never thought of Caryn encouraging me… I think it was really nice of her!

My presentations are finally all over! How I hope this signifies the end of the term! I had barely two hours of sleep this morning before I had to rush to school for LTB presentation. I must say, I am really proud of my team! We… SURVIVED. (: Ours was the most emo emo. I am glad we were frank with one another! During q & a, prof said, “I think you would make a good TA.” I was surprised… and flattered. Maybe it is a sign I should hit ‘reply’.  (: 

 I bought Mr Teo Aik Cher’s book! He is one of my favourite teachers in VJC! I am going to get his autograph when I visit VJ. The words in his book HAUNT ME. It is about procrastination.  His drawings are really cute too.