There are television sets in almost every home, rich or poor. Each individual is affected by the different messages which are passed onto them. The issue I would like to consider in this essay is whether television has a harmful effect on us. I vehemently feel that television does not have a harmful influence, provided that we ourselves have a control over it. In fact, television has taught us many valuable lessons and these have proved that it is useful, rather then being harmful.
Television is educational if we choose the correct show to watch. Documentaries and news are very important sources of information and it teaches us about the different happenings globally. For instance, Pluto is contend to be oval-shaped and is not regarded as a planet. This useful fact helps us to know more, and also widens our knowledge about the world.
Music and Arts provides room for creativity in a persons' mind. Furthermore, the enchanting music can soothe the minds of people who are stressed out with work. Some programmes also help us to understand the tradition and cultures of the different racial groups, which ultimately fosters social cohesion worldwide.
Even with all the benefits of television, some people may still think that they are susceptible to some certain channels. For instance, a horror movie when the lead actors start to commit suicide for the traumatic ghastly experiences faced. The audience may be so ensconced in the show that they are mentally and emotionally affected, feeling nervous, enervated and unwell. However, this may unexpectedly be of help to the development of a person's character. A person who has no courage may become one of great bravery. Hence, we have to possess the positive minds in order to purge ourselves from evil influences, and to be unaffected by those fictional movies on our televisions. We choose what we believe in and we should not be gullible to things which are out to cheat and scare us. There are hardly any factors which prove the flaws of television watching.
Simple problems which television can pose is that it drains up our precious time needed for our daily works. This is when we need the control over our time plan, to be able to complete our work without disruption. We can then take some time to relax with our favorite programme on our television. In conclusion, television has much uses and it is not harmful for the viewers have the control over it.
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8:08 AM
It was a very exciting day today for I finally excercised after such a long time! Did not bring my P.E attire today in view of Mr Mahadir's absence. Surprisingly, Mr Faiza took over and told us to prepare for P.E lesson. Went for P.E with my school uniform and played badminton. Looks like my badminton skills still exist!! =P Muahahahhaa... Was quite challenging to play with my classmates. They are quite good! I guess it is just a Michaelian thing for most of the better players come from St Mikes! =) I felt that it was very relaxing and it had definitely made a great start for school after prelims! Best and last P.E lesson for St Patricks!
Geography lesson came right after that and I got my terrible result back. Better this time compared to my single digits in the past. Was very close to my pass.. Got to buck up in my Humanities. Maths too! Science too! English too! So many subjects not up to my expectations!(bad..) Accounts period was fine today and I hope I can do well for Accounts. So school ended after the last period, being Mathematics. Paper one was returned to us and I score 45/80. It is bad and yet Mrs Ong said, '' Jeremy, u quite well this time round''. I was shocked! Maybe she meant it sacarstically.. haha.
I guess that is more or less about today and I am looking forward to tomorrow. The most relaxing day of the week. Friday!!
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2:48 AM
Prelims has ended and unexpectedly, I am home instead of being out and gaming. I guess I have kind of lost interest in games somehow and it kind of feels funny. I guess it is a good thing for I can save money, and also time for much more important works.
Had Accounts Mcq paper today and it was a great relieve for it was not as hard as I expected it to be. Most of the candidates were already taking a nap during the exam. Was the paper that easy? I felt like it was unrealistic and thought it was a dream. I kept checking my work to prevent careless mistakes and wondered why the others didn't bother to check. Maybe it was just that I did my work too slow compared to them. I guess it does not matter and what matters is that I have worked!
The prelims have taught me about preparation. Preparing for the different subjects well beforehand is important. I will need to be better prepared for my O levels to be able to pass well. No pain no gain. Got to work hard for my weaker subjects to pass.
Time passed by so fast and O levels is approximately two months away. I need the strength to perservere and the mind to think clearly of what I want. With the target in mind, I hope that I can achieve and be happy!!
Everyone is given a choice to choose between good and bad, the positive or the negative. Make the right choice and never let influences affect your decisions. Our lives is what we make of it, we will choose what we want.
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9:00 PM
No more performance till after O's? It is so not happening for I am performing for my eldest Jiejie's marriage!!! That is the best I can do for her wedding I guess. Self-practice continues with my hopes of being a better oboist each day. Its already 2 years and 9 months playing my oboe and I am still not stable at it. I keep asking myself if there are improvements in my oboe playing, and I have great doubts in answering them most of the time. I need the confidence somehow which I lack and I hope I can find it soon. Confidence will help greatly in my performance and mistakes can be useful experiences for the future. I will also feel much more secure and not worry too much during difficult passages in my music. Anyways, I have no idea why I started blogging and wasting my time online. I should be offline and studying now! Alright, off I go to study for my Prelims(Accounts). All the best to everyone who are having exams and study hard!!
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11:07 PM
It is O' levels for me this year, with much excitment and fear in await for the end of it all. It has been one year since I blogged. My last concert before the O'levels' examination has just ended yesterday. It was a great experience to have played under the baton of Dr. Alan Lourens and the Phil Youths. Looking forward to play again with Ivan, Nicholas and maybe Ralph(audition pls) lol.. Also, a special mention to Spt for receiving the 'Loyalties award' from I & KF Co. Lolx.. Finally, many thanks to those who have came and support yesterday!
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9:34 PM
it's been a long time since I blog.. Jus too lazy.. haha.. Aft all, I feel as if no one visits my blog.. Ppl, pls tag & talk with me.. lolx. I am jus too bored. k.. Lifes the same.. nth seem to really change.. I hope to see a change in my life!!
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7:09 PM
Hi again.. Now reading back @ wad I previously posted, I realised how much I shld not have did so.. Sumtimes ppl will really get out of control & say things really bad.. I guess I was really wrong.. Anyways, I am really glad.. I am learning more about life.. Finding out more things to think of..
Have not even think at first.. Why should I insult tht guy..? I should jus let him say wadever he wants.. In fact, anyone can say anything about me.. It still ends up in everyone's decision in believing or not.. I am sure tht my true friends will stay by me.. haha.. kk.. I have no more worries..
Life's jus filled with obstacles in which we have to overcome.. Definitely, no one is perfect & we have to aim for perfection.. let us think & reflect on our doings & be a better person in life..
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