Drama Soliloquy - Inferiority

In our life, no matter who you are, there will be at least once in your life that you will or have felt inferior. We have various reasons for getting inferior, your colleague getting credit for what he hasn't done, for someone getting a medal which you think you should have gotten, for someone getting a new toy you were dying to buy. 


It was a unique experience for me in class, since we every student had to create their own soliloquy, and it was interesting how different people had different experiences to share/ make up.


Below is a soliloquy I wrote for Drama, showing my understanding of what being inferior feels like. Of course, this was not based on a true event, and was only made up for fun.


Soliloquy - Why does she get more than me? Why does she get more time than I do? She's no different, she's just a student. Unless, I'm better than her. That's right, you bloody know it, you know damn right I'm better than her!

Computer Systems

Technology is involved in our every day life. The most used piece of technology are; cars, computers, telephones, WiFi etc. We use the technology around us, but do we know what the function of them are? How they work?

Over the last 3 IT lessons, we have learnt about the 6 key components and one of the few operating systems, in our case Linux (Ubuntu). We also took apart a desktop PC, and located the 6 key components, consisting of:

Motherboard
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Harddrive (HDD)/ (SSD)
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Powersupply
Case

The 6 key components are included in all computers, Macs, PC's, Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks, etc.

But computers don't just work by the 6 Key Components themselves, we use the 4 layer model to describe the system.

Hardware - The mechanism of the computer. The 6 key components of a computer.

Software - The system that it uses, the way it runs. Software coding, different applications from one another etc.

Network - Wireless LAN, WiFi, connecting from one person to another such as ping-ing

4. People - Without people the computer is useless. People create the applications, social networking sites, websites, etc.

Each of the 6 key components have their own unique jobs.

Motherboard - The job of the motherboard is to 'connect' all the wires, cables, components etc altogether. The motherboard also is a structural support system for the RAM (to hold it in place) and CPU, etc.

(The large green beef jerky)

RAM - The RAM is a temporary memory storage system. In order for the RAM to be enabled to use the memory, you have to first open some applications from the HDD or SS, and then the applications then move to the RAM. The less RAM you have, the less applications it can handle. Thus causing lag. The RAM is a much faster in-comparison to the HDD/ SSD.  

(The green beef jerky)

Harddrive - The Harddrive is the permanent computer memory. Once the computer is booted up, the Harddrive launches the OS in our case a Linux OS 'Ubuntu'. Once the laptop/ desktop is booted up, you can launch your applications from there. It passes on the information or applications that are being used to the RAM, which then get transferred to the CPU. The Harddrive is a very slow piece of equipment. Thus, we now have developed a new component called the Solid State Drive (SSD). 

(The heavy, slow, faulty Hard Disk Drive)

CPU - As the name speaks for itself, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the central area of processing data, which gets projected on your laptop/ desktop screen. The CPU also processes applications, games, etc. which then is projected onto the screen.

(Metal flap is the shield of the CPU. Little 'hook' on the left of the image)

(CPU Chip. If you flip the CPU chip over, you can see a little gold triangle in one of the corners)

The 'little golden triangle' is for you to make sure you insert the CPU back into its shield the right way.


Powersupply - Again, the name tells you all about it! The power supply supplies the main components with electric currents. 

(The large wire is the powersupply wire coming out from the powersupply unit)

Case - The function of the case is simple, to protect the internal competents, and to act as a external barrier and infrastructure. The case is built with many holes around, the 'holes' can be audio jacks, USB ports, Ethernet ports etc. 

(The case of the PC is located to the left, and has already been removed)

How to take apart a PC (Desktop)
Steps:
1. Unscrew all screws that are holding down the case.
2. Get a camera to record each step, and each process.
3. Start unplugging all the wires slowly and cautiously. If there are some wires that are hard to pull, do not forcefully pull them out. 
4. Then slowly, lift a hook-like object which holds down the CPU, and then carefully take out the CPU chip. Note - CPU looks like a SD Card, and is covered by metal. 
5. Then locate the RAM, the RAM looks like 3 long pieces of green beef jerky. There are 2 levers, after lifting the two will release the 2 / 3 pieces of RAM
6. Locate all the screws that are holding the Motherboard down, and unscrew all of them. Note - The motherboard looks like a large piece of green beef jerky. The motherboard is the component that is at the bottom. 
7. Basically, that's all to it! ... 
8. Except, after you finis taking apart your PC, and finished reassembling it. You may also consider installing an OS (Operating System), we used an Linux OS called Ubuntu. All you need to do for installing an OS, is simply click on your mouse, and wait. 
9. Enjoy the process! 


After having fun taking apart your PC and venturing through all the different components, and after you finish installing your OS. Then you can connect to an network, and start interacting with other people on the web.


Connect to a Router - "Use an RJ45 cable to connect your computer to a router."


Talk to Another Computer - 
"Open up Terminal
Find your IP Address 
Ping a friend/ colleague etc. - ping (classmate IP)"


Pinging websites - 
Open up Terminal
type in: host www.(whatever website you wish to go to).com
Terminal should then unfold 6 or more lines with numbers that read 72.14.203.106 etc. Not all of them will be the same, since the website may have multiple server locations
After that, you can simply copy '72.14.203.106' to your web browser and it should lead you to Google
That is to find the host server location
To cancel the 'requests' press Control C (On Mac) 
Then type: ping www.(whatever website you wish to go to).com and numbers should flow out again. 
You can also use them for connecting to the website you so wished for.


My Personal Experience with Computers
Being honest with you, I've never understood a computer. I've never been good at using one, and probably never will be as good as other classmates of mine. I've always been inept about how they work and how to use them. 


I only learn the primary things about them, such as how to use documents, how to save your work, how to access your e-mail and so on. 


So I have gained valuable knowledge and experiences throughout this whole entire unit, although it has not finished yet. I've learnt more in-depth about how computers work, how they are built, and how the interior looks. In fact, I've never thought once before outside of school, how does a computer connect to a network, (seriously, no joking). If I would have not been involved in this unit, I would never have acquired the knowledge about the 6 key components of a computer, and how they work. Ironically, all of those 6 key components are used in things such as mobile phones, televisions, printers, etc. 

Candy Man - Roald Dahl

I don't read poems often, I'm not even sure this piece of writing by Roald Dahl is even classified as a poem or not. But I guess I'll call it a poem for now.

As you know Roald Dahl writes stories and 'poems' for young child readers. I haven't read any of his books yet, apart from Boy which we studied in our English class. But apart from that I haven't picked up any of his books. I hope to pick one up soon, after I finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain).

Just one or two months back, I remember hearing my friend perform this poem for our Trinity Exams. Our Trinity Exams are a effective way to practice your public speaking abilities in front of a unknown audience. A examiner flew all the way from London to come visit our school. It was a optional choice of weather to take part in it. And one-third of our class took part in revising four minutes of solid writing. We were given the span of two months to memorize four minutes of writing, one prose and the other a poem. (Note - I did not take part).

But anyways, I was interested in a piece of poem that my friend chose (which is the Candy Man) - Roald Dahl. Just because it was a nice and simple piece of writing that reflects someone being happy. It gave me the feeling of being a young kid in Primary School.

Candy Man - Roald Dahl

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew

Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two

The candy man, the candy man can

The candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love

And makes the world taste good

Who can take a rainbow, wrap it in a sigh

Soak it in the sun and make a strawberry–lemon pie

The candy man, the candy man can

The candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love

And makes the world taste good

Willy Wonka makes everything he bakes

Satisfying and delicious

Talk about your childhood wishes

You can even eat the dishes

Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream

Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream

The candy man, the candy man can

The candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love

And makes the world taste good

And the world tastes good'

Cause the candy man thinks it should


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PSE - Introducing our planet Earths so called different 'Relationships'

On our planet Earth their are so many different types of relationships, for example - girlfriend/ boyfriend, friends, family, pets, animals, etc...

This is a letter to give a brief knowledge of relationships on our Earth. This was meant to be a letter to write to Aliens assuming they have never came to our planet Earth.

4 April 2011

Aliens from Mars,

Aliens,

Somewhere in Mars, 

Milky Way, Universe

Dear Aliens,

I have heard that many of you are interested in visiting our planet ‘Earth’. And on our planet earth there are a few things that may be of importance to you. One important quality on earth that is existent on earth and not mars is relationships. You might be thinking, ‘what are relationships?’ well, relationships are the connection between people. In simpler words, how well people get along. For example, me writing this letter to you is a form of relationship. 

But there are at the same time many complicated and sophisticated relationships. Such as marriage and divorce. How marriage and divorce occurs is when 2 people have interest in each other, and start spending time together, and this can be called love. But not all people marry because they love (but I’ll get to that later, just to keep things simple for now). And as time goes on, some will choose to get married, which means to be legally announced husband and wife. But also, there could be a negative outcome where people can breakup or divorce. Currently the divorce rate is 50% in the US. 

Other reasons why people would marry (putting aside love), is for money. A main concern for a lot of human beings on this world is money, money is the key to surviving. There was a documentary on National Geographic about a wife murdering her husband just to claim his life insurance. Another troublesome part of divorce is if you have children, the jury decides on which party should have custody over the child, and also the act that one party will have to split half the money to the opposing party. 

If you are interested in coming to our planet earth, one thing you might want to consider knowing about is how to form good relationships. As relationships are very useful and can play a big role, such as finding a job. The best way to have a good relationship is to be neutral, and to not know everything about the other person. Also find a person who has the same personalities and qualities that suite you. 

Best of luck on our planet ‘Earth’.  

Sincerely yours,

Fung

If I Was A Superhero

Have you ever thought of what you would like to be in the future when you get older? What kind of occupation would you like to be? Lot of parents would want their children to be doctors, lawyers, dentists, jobs that make a lot of cash... But have you thought of wanting to be a superhero? It may sound stupidly fiction, but its just funny and creative you know!  All the superpowers are quite silly but that was just made for the sake of fun.. So enjoy as usual!

ReSpawn

I have the ability to seek through walls, have infrared vision; I can fly 10 times the speed of sound. My fists are as powerful as a cannon. I have the power of staying under water for 4 hours… And I do not have to eat for 15 days without water either. I have ears, which will pick up every word you say from a 5-kilometer radius, so watch what you say! My brain is made of organic material, and has faster calculations and speed than any computer on the planet.

I also can lift up heavy weight objects such as a cargo container. But the most important thing is, I will protect my country at all costs.

And to all those bad villains out there;

I will look for you,I will find you,

And I will put you behind bars,

If that's not enough for you, I will destroy you.

Entrepreneurship news article

For English we were given an assessment to create a newspaper article. There were 4 different subject articles we could choose from. And I chose the one that was about a person named Ryan Hwang who has sold his candy recently.

As sweet as candy 

Born dyslexic, defeated in his academic work. Raised in a low income family. Ryan Hwang is destined to become the next entrepreneur of the year with his newly home-made candy

By FUNG 

Published: June 3, 2011

In what could possibly turn out to be another successful Virgin Music brand, a Hongkonger currently seeks to build a triumphant company. He sees Hong Kong as the preeminent place to build a retail business. 

Will there be more space for a new coming entrepreneur this year? 

Yesterday, Ryan Hwang, a possible forth coming entrepreneur and retailer, announced the release of his new candy line in Mong Kok. His candy has sold well the past few days, and Ryan is looking for more. 

Over the span of 4 days, Ryan has sold 400,000 packages of his new and innovative lines of candy. 

Since Ryan was young, he has always had the intention of being in the position of a Founder of a company. He had never anticipated that his life would go this far, but in a matter of time, his dream came not to be a figment. School life for Hwang was not a luxury. He attended City University, and he did not achieve academically good grades, nor did he get a high result for his physical education. He soon found interest in building his own business at the age of 18, growing and selling christmas trees.

“I was academically, and physically not up to the standards. In fact, I was dyslexic. At 18, I wasn’t able to do anything, our family was poor, and I needed to do something. So I dropped out from school to start my own business.”

 Ryan said he never thought he would become so successful in life. 

The release of the new line of candy was introduced in his very own store, The Kandi Stop. He announced it via a loud-speaker on the streets of Mong Kok. For a while, the police thought he was a madman, until the police tried the candy themselves. They were astonished by the quality.

 He says his candy is the most innovative and best ever to have been manufactured on the planet. “Our candy is the most awe-inspiring ever created on this universe! Once the candy has made contact with with your tongue,  it liquefies into a soothing fluid like texture.” claimed Ryan.

 Hwang’s inspiration has come from the successful, 41-year-old British entrepreneur, Richard Branson. Hwang said since his early youth days, he always looks up to Richard as a motivator. 

Richard Branson, states, “There are not many successful entrepreneurs that reach the level of where I am. It takes a lot of hard work. I am proud to hear that Ryan uses me as his inspiration, but he has to have faith in himself. As of 2011, the success rate for entrepreneurs is 34%, and I hope Ryan is part of that 34. I wish the best to Ryan!” 

Franky Ng, vice president of The Kandi Store, said that they hope to expand The Kandi Store internationally around the globe in approximately 2 years and have 79 stores world-wide. 

Since there was only brief details about Ryan Hwang and his new candy. I had to make up things such as his background and his past etc.

Hope you enjoyed this article!

Drama Classwork - Othello Lesson 6

Our Drama lesson objective for this lesson was to: highlight the theme of Redemption, but in our own modern day context from Othello.



I do understand that this text can be seemingly similar to a chunk of boring text. But I would like to share with you my work. As this is the longest piece of writing I have ever written so far, and it analyzes how I have created my drama performance.

I am also very proud of this, and I have spent quite a lot of time on this.

Please enjoy.

The Mountains Run Along The West - Drew Carver - Peterson

The Mountains Run Along The West is a poem about nature, by Drew Carver - Peterson. In Art I chose to make a collage about my interpretation of this poem:

The mountains run along the West,
The rivers whisper as they flow,
The valleys are green down beneath,
The waterfalls crash as they go.
The rainforests? roofs are quite tall,
The lakes are incredibly wide,
The hills are glowing as they roam,
The plateaus have no place to hide.

We created our own abstract collage of our own interpretation. We were also required to make our own version of our interpretation of this poem. And mine this was my version:

The West they flow on.
Habitats they pass, rivers,
valleys, they keep flow.

Passing and tumbling, thriving to push through,
they plunge vigorously to the
icy cool, cool but not frozen.
Into the cool waterfall. . .

Through the night they flow,
through to the morn of light,
Say 'Hello' to the bright of tomorrow.
And say 'Good night' to the present.

Cause' there lay your mountains,
swooshing water, passes through the forests.
Where trees are high, reaching up into the sky.

Then we lay down our human foot,
tearing down rivers
valleys, and forests for paper.

Will we have mountains,
Will we have mountains, that say untouched?
Will there lay a habitat untouched?

As the mountains run along the west,
we run,
we run and chase.
Chase along the whole globe.
Cutting rainforests,

But the mountains, will still run along the west.

Another version I have written:

The sun rises on the east hiding at noon in the west, 

Running along with the mountains as the rivers drift in peace

Going down an emerald valley,

Changing into a gushing stream, crashing into bends and curves.

The rainforest high above with canopies in the clouds.

The lakes down beneath is boundless space,

As the hills reflects light as they travel along the mountain sides,

The plateaus far away from the shaded tree showing off their freedom space.

Welcome Message

Hi, welcome to my blog. My name is Fung and I am a secondary school student. My interests are reading books, and playing outdoor sports. My most favourite sport is football, because it consists of communication and teamwork.
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