Finally, one project is off my hands and there's nothing else I can do about it anymore (except maybe cry). I've come to the conclusion that the only possible way to prepare for and submit a project without extreme rushing is... not to be in computing. Somehow, over here, the road to last minute work is paved with good intentions. Either scripts suddenly stop working (its not my fault dammit. They were working just fine before something snapped. The server probably.) or you discover new, top secret requirements 45 minutes before the deadline. There's nothing quite like an invigorating rush after school to correct codes and reports to shorten your life span by oh, ten years or so. The bit about early preparation and stuff? All lies. There'll always be something left to work on, whether you start one week or one year (the technology's probably changed) before the deadline.
Side note 1. Simply love the feeling of standing close to the edge of the train platform, and feeling the rush of the train and wind. Gives me a high. Stop rolling your eyes. I get my thrills wherever I can, MRT or computer labs...
Side note 2. The word "Model" once evoked mental images of luscious and leggy babes. Now that I'm taking CS3250, this word makes me want to run out of the room, pulling out my hair and generally going apeshit. So if you're taking this course and you see a guy doing just that one day, you'll know why.
Side note 3. The Prudential salesmen have now invaded the Tampines Mall lobby. They're an insidious force that are slowly creeping into our streetlife with their "surveys" from hell. "Please sir, may I have one minute of your time? I think you need our fabulous insurance". If I got a dollar everytime I was approached by this breed of people, I'd be a millionaire by now. Some are annoying and run, yes run, after you. Others act like you're a long lost friend. One guy in his 50s tried to be hip and called me "brudder". If I let them, they'll be insuring even my sperm count.
Side note 4. How ironic is it that NUS (whose credo is so corporate like) fresh grads get lower pay than NTU (not a full U, with a more philosophical credo) fresh grads? Computing is still in demand though. Hopefully I won't have to be based in India when i graduate.