MST - Last sem (2008/09)

Mid-semester Test Students' Time-Table for Semester 2 (2008/09)‏

exams around the corner, but i am still unwell, sick with flu and fever. havent started revising. am so lost, so dead.

Mourn-days

China has begun three days of mourning for victims of the Si Chuan earthquake, which has left more than 70,000 people dead, buried under rubble or missing.
Photos Courtesy from BBC.com

Public Holiday, It's Vesak Day. While many Buddhist devotees pay homage to Buddha, One week had passed since the Earthquake in China. Thank God, my parents were back; safe and sound since 15Th May 2008, 6.30am. They did not visit SiChuan nor ChengDu.

As reported on the news, more than 71,000 people are dead, buried or missing following last Monday's 7.9 magnitude quake, China's state media say. More than 220,000 people were injured. Tears fills my eyes every time i see news reports on China's earthquake.

In Chengdu, the provincial capital, people held hands to observe a three-minute silence in honor of the victims.
Photos Courtesy from BBC.com

Its Mourn-day Monday, at China. While the Chinese Government declares a 3 day mourning period for the whole of China, the whole Chinese state came to a halt at 1428 local time (0628 GMT), people across the country fell silent for three minutes as air-raid sirens and car horns wailed. I was simply touched when i saw these images on the news and tears started to trickle down.

Fragile Lives

Above picture depicts the current state in Si Chuan Province of China. Houses collapsed and people out in the open; outside the hospitals (can u imagine how cold is it in China). Doctors and Nurses rushing to save lives. Even the Chinese temple was not spared from the Earthquake.

(Viewer Discretion Advised: Not for the weak heart-ed)

Bodies found from the aftermath of the earthquake were left lying on the streets. People crying for their loved ones. Mostly found under the rubble are children and students.

I really feel for them. Maybe its because, I am a Chinese too. Let the dead rest in peace, and may the living find strength to live through this ordeal. Hope that they are able to pick themselves up and go on...

On the same note, I feel that Singaporeans are taking it for granted that we are such a 'peaceful' city. We should all be ready and vigilant; in-case something happens. Natural disasters are not something which can be helped.

There is still no news from my parents, but by right, they should be back by today or tomorrow tentatively. Please continue to pray for their safety in China.

Post-blogging note: posted this in office. Supervisor is on MC.

Human Misery

The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.8, struck south-western China, greatly affected people's lives on Monday afternoon. It was reported that the death count currently stands at 12,000.

In the Si Chuan Province, town of Cheng Du, hospitals are over filled. patients have to rest outside the hospital on make shift beds.

But at least, the relief is that the latest media release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Singapore shows that there have been no reports of any Singaporeans being injured. Hope my Parents come back soon.

Worried Sick

I would be faking it if i told you I wasn't worried. My parents are in China currently touring since last Wednesday (7th May 2008)

After hearing the news about the earthquake (measuring 7.8 Magnitude) at Chengdu. I tried to call my dad, but he's phone's not on-ed. My last conversation was on 8Th May 2008 (Thursday). My dad called to inform me, that they arrived in China.

I have no idea which Tour Agency they went to; nor which States / Province /City in China they are touring. Please Pray for my parents.

Current response from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Link