AOTW [23] : The Temper Trap
I’ve all along been a very ‘visual’ person. This video caught my eyes mainly because of a really simple reason – somewhere at 0:14 where the birds started flying in, it reminded me of the movie review I had to do back in polytechnic days. It gave me a nightmare to be honest. Not sure which movie I’m referring to ? Try watching Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” 5 times on one day !
That aside, I think this Aussie band is one of the upcoming ones. The song below is featured on the FIFA10 soundtrack for those of you who are gamers and might find it familiar.
By the way, check out their song “Sweet Disposition” which is the song that was featured on the teaser trailer and official soundtrack of “500 days of Summer”!
The Temper Trap “Science Of Fear”
Brakes on
Brakes on
The car is running empty
Brakes on brakes on
The car is runnin empty
Downhill
Head on
This crash is comin slowly
Downhill
Head on
This crash is comin slowly
Move
Or watch the slow death of your way of life
There’s a science to fear
It plagues my mind
And it keeps us right here
And it keeps us here
My ears
My eyes
My brain is slowly bustin
Black smoke
Red sky
The television’s sayin
Downhill
Head on another crash is comin
Move
Or watch the murder of you way of life
There’s a science to fear
It plagues my mind
And it keeps us right here
And the less we know
The more we sit still
My baby’s stuck on a road
That lead to nowhere
Nowhere, nowhere.
What They didn’t Teach – From Intern to Interns
I have just started my second internship not long ago (first internship was during my polytechnic days). It is indeed nerve-wrecking each time you step into a whole new environment. What’s more ? You start to imagine what’s the worst case scenario that can happen during your internship or how the whole office is going to treat you like a coffee-boy/girl.
Thankfully, I have yet to come across such scenarios or being “ill-treated”. In fact, both my internships have been/is really an enriching learning experience to me. Things that are taught in school are not practiced in the workplace (maybe just some but too much theory-based instead of hands-on), things that are practiced in the workplace are not taught anywhere, you have to observe and learn on your own.
What I have learnt (so far) based on my own experience :
- Don’t be afraid to ask. The worst answer you can get is a “no”.
- Don’t be on-time, be early ! It’s better than getting “Damn! I’m late!”-induced nervous breakdowns.
- Don’t stick to your own friends (if you have any in the same company), mix around because that’s how you get to know the people AND the workplace better.
- Be humble. Even if you *already* know the topic by heart, learn to listen to what others have to say. Kill the smart alec in you.
- Be productive. If no work is given to you, find something to do..like go through the company’s projects and case studies.
- Be honest. Don’t lie about what you don’t really know but don’t shy away if contribution is needed.
Probably more to come when my internship ends in August !I think it is always good for interns to blog about their internships (of course, names are optional.)
How’s my internship so far, you ask?
One word to describe it (just like how I’d describe myself all the time) : Awesome !
Fellow interns, how are you experiences so far ? =)
