Exam Tips

1. Pray
Before any study session spend a few moments praying. Sometimes teens think that God is only in the most spiritual parts of their lives, but God is in every aspect of your life. He wants you to succeed. Praying can bring you closer to God and make you feel a little stronger and relaxed going into test time.

2. Lose the Excuses
It can be easy to put off studying until the last minute. The things going on around you can be tempting ways to procrastinate. Some teens also find excuses to fail, because they just give up learning. Exams are overwhelming. They do test your limits, but you can learn. You need to keep your pace reasonable and learn what you can. If you feel truly overwhelmed, discuss it with your teachers, parents, friends, or leaders. Sometimes they can help.

3. Plan Ahead
You know that certain tests are coming up, so plan your study time wisely. At final exam time you will have a lot of tests within the span of a week, so you should have a plan of attack. Which areas will need more of your time? Which test comes first? Second? Which subjects need review? Your teachers should be giving you some guidance as to what will be on the exam, but you can also use your notes to guide you. Try and write down a study schedule so you know what you need to study and when you need to study it.

4. Find a Study Group
Whether you study with people in your church youth group or people at school, having a study group can be very supportive and helpful. Your study group can take turns quizzing each other. You can provide insight into certain topics for one another. Sometimes you can just laugh and pray together to blow off some steam when the pressure gets to be too much. Just be sure your study group is actually focused on studying.

5. Eat Well
Teens are known for eating badly. They are drawn to junk foods like chips and cookies. However, you may find that those foods are not very helpful to your study habits. High sugar foods may give you energy at first, but then it plummets pretty quickly. Try to eat healthy "brain foods" high in protein like nuts, fruit, and fish. If you really need a boost of energy, try a diet soda or sugar free energy drinks.

6. Get Your Rest
Sleep is one of the most important tools you have in studying for exams. You may feel stressed and like you don't know everything you need to know, but a good night sleep can help relieve that stress. A lack of sleep can end up clouding your judgement or increase your number of mistakes. Get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night, including the night before your exam.

7. Practice For Your Exam
How do you practice? Write your own exam. As you are studying, take some note cards and write down questions that you think may make it on the exam. Then compile your note cards and begin answering your questions. If you get stuck, just look up the answer. By taking the "practice test" you will be much more prepared for the real thing.

8. Take a Breather
Breaks are a good thing. Studying can take its toll on you, and after a while the words and information can just seem like a jumbled mess. Step away from what you are studying and just clear your head with something different. It will help make you fresh to continue.

9. Have Some Fun
Yes, exam time is stressful, and you may feel like you have to devote all your time to studying. However, if you develop a good plan you should have some time to spend with friends and family. Make some time to do some things with your youth group that week to just blow off steam. Taking an hour or two to get away from the stress is a good thing. It will make your head a bit clearer when you back to studying and you will feel reenergized.


***thanks Jessica Jay for the tips... serves as a tip for those who are still studying... study smart gangz... love you all...=)

The ASS Post!

(_!_) a regular ass

(__!__) a fat ass

(!) a tight ass

(_*_) a sore ass

(_x_) kiss my ass

(_X_) leave my ass alone

(_zzz_) a tired ass

(_E=mc2_) a smart ass

(_$_) Money coming out of his ass

(_?_) Dumb Ass

plans for the ride!

plans lined up for the CITY... project will commence next year and may take quite sometime to complete depending on budget and cash flow...

- strip down to bare metal
- weld chassis, make it strong, weld important parts if necessary
- new interior (seats, door panel, etc, concept is neat and simple)
- UR bar equipped all around
- engine (B series or normal 1.6L tuned)
- full piping system
- adjustables
- moderate ICE system
- Spoon 15" rims
- new paint
- track spec look-a-like ride
- lightweight as possible but stable
- no bodykit, only front lip IF necessary

for now this matters, the list may get shorter or longer depending on budget... but ONE thing is for sure, will never part with the baby... till death do us part!

i'm DONE!

finally DONE with studies... but that does not mean i will not seeing books anymore... engineers still have to stick with their books no matter what to keep in track with everything that is happening around them... going to miss all my friends and BB... the place and jungle for nearly 4 years... hopefully all will be alright from now onwards... its time to make RM and mod MAX to fulfill my dreams of seeing it breaking the 200kmh barrier... will try with stock engine first... lined up the plans already for it... just need to find the proper mechanic shop and lay the baby there... it'll be reborn-ed in 2011... IF nothing else comes up... love you MAX...=)

Final Dates

Vibration - 30th Nov

Ergo - 4th Dec

Cam - 7th Dec

Entrepreneur - 13th Dec

Thesis Presentation - TBC

in between will have clubbing sessions and lepak sessions... can't believe finally done with 4 years of studies... practical next year January and graduation next year November... weeeeeee!!!

FC Test...

RM 20 Petronas - 184km, 16.6km/l

RM 30 Esso - 201km, 12.1km/l

RM 20 Bhp - 160km, 14.4km/l

RM 10 Esso - 50km, 9km/l

RM 20 Petronas - 195km, 17.6km/l

been testing them for quite some time... looks like Petronas Primax95 is where the magic lies... will stick to it as long as i can...

on the other hand, sure can win consolation price if enter the Shell Fuel Challenge which is going on now looking at the mileage Petronas gives but for sure not using that fuel la... hehe...

UPDATE: Petronas Primax3 (RM2.05/l) gave 196km for RM20... that's 20.1km/l... may or MAY NOT be accurate... estimation only...

dont drink and drive, pals...

I went to a party Mom,
I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
So I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom,
The way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom,
Even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom,
I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom,
As everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom,
I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me,
So responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom,
But as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn't see me, Mom,
And hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom,
I hear the policeman say,
"The other guy is drunk," Mom,
And now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom.....
I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom?
My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom,
And most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom,
I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom,
I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom.
The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank
And I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom?
It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now.
Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,
And I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying
And all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom.
Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom,
Put "GOOD BOY " on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom,
I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom.
I'm becoming very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom.
When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom.
Before I say good bye.
I didn't drink and drive,
So why am I the one to die?