Sorry for the temporary abandonment guys...

It has occured to me that some people might read this blog to check on the co-authors' Archi life, and I apologize for my irresponsibility for "abandoning" this blog...as I realise that Architecture now is a crucial part of my life...whether I like it or not.

These days I have been attempting several methods of relaxation and anti-stress management...(which some of you students can try! hehehe):

1) Cooking. Seriously. And not just cook for yourself!...recently I have cooked for my friends as well...I have sort of perfected my spaggetti carbonara with NO CREAM=less fat! muahahaha

(okay I look kinda fat and untidy here but it has been worth it...)

Heard of make your own cake and eat it too? That's another advantage. Lol.

Then, go crazy with your friends and chat with them.

2) MAKE and PLAN time to relax. Set some goals to finish your assignment by so and so date. If you don't make it on time, chill. (I've learnt that) Then stress some more after that. It will motivate you to finish it on time.

To prevent breakdown from a post-hand-in, go on an unscheduled random trip with the people you've always wanting to get to know with. It won't hurt.

(went out to Salamander Bay with my 'family' to watch Daniel play football...really fun and took some great pics! He looks yeng ler...)

After THAT you can start stressing on your next assignment.

3) Don't be afraid to cancel things or mentally cross out things that interfere with the progress with your assignment. It will take a load off your mind.....for me, it was cancelling the trip to Sydney and visit to Aili's place...

You can sooth the initial guilt by treating your loved ones later! Quality time for quality work!

Eg: Sad cannot visit my friend in Syd but will plan to visit her later (and longer) in second break

4) Do your work with a friend! So far my week has been quite productive, as Helen and T live close by. Its rewarding, after working and tearing your hair and moaning "wo yao kuai feng la!!!!" ....its good to relive your stress with another instead of going crazy by yourself.

Then you can watch something random like a China-made series.

hope most of you will find this useful!....i might work differently with each person, but the key is to keep your mind stimulated and rested...