Me, My Self, My Life

new updates....

2011-06-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

After completing my internship training with a reputable oil palm research company, i finally graduated from my 4 years of study. The past 4 years brought me sweet and sour memories. But I believe that makes me stronger, wiser and more mature. Immediately after I graduated, I joined a reputable fertilizer company. 2 months have passed, though I have done nothing much with this new company, I have found my direction of life.

So starting from tomorrow, I'll work towards my direction. Reaching a level I never reached before, doing something out of expectations and striving for goals which have been disturbed and is facing many obstacles.

Socializing and networking once again increased but I believe it is necessary as relationships are important in daily life. Although may escalate my costs of living, but the return is unpredictable, which I like it.

just feel like writing

2011-03-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

It's been quite a while since I last blogged. Previously was kind of busy with work for my internship. Though work there is no big deal, but the expectation is high as the company's culture is always strive for excellence. I don't feel any stress but it's not very comfortable being in that environment. You can say I'm not competitive, lazy and hopeless, but at last i discover something about myself, I'm not a hardcore researcher. So staying in the company after intern is not a good options for me.

At least now I know I'm not a too technical person, so I hope there's luck for me with the next employment. Hope there won't be too many technical stuff. Not too say I'm not technical, but I believe I'm a practical person. Might say materialistic, but I believe I should come out with something that make more money or reduce costs. Not doing simple unrealistic things. Hope the next job is better.

At the same time, there are many ideas coming in from people from various field and area. Mostly friends or acquaintances whom come to me with business ideas. Though I like business and I think I have some experience and maybe some expertise in business, but I feel I shouldn't get involve until I start experiencing the real world.

In conclusion, don't really feel comfortable, motivated and a little tense lately. Hope the best will come soon...

Facing all that...I have a new idea and perception. To escape from all these, I have to make it BIG...Where do I start? I plan to BET BIG and WORK BIG :)

Bye 2010..Welcome 2011

2011-02-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

It's been long time since I last posted. 2010 has been a challenging but yet exciting year...

Things were all right and fine at the beginning of the year 2010 until June, where many things happened.

Firstly, I move to a new house, located in Sungai Buloh but have a 2 month transit at Sri Damansara. Many people questioned, why I moved so far? They bombarded me with various questions and advices. Conclusion? I like la...LOL...I'm quite satisfy with my new house as it is bigger and I have my own personal room. Plus air here is cleaner and the weather here is nice. When I sleep at night, there is no need for me to switch on the aircond as the air from outside is like aircond blowing into my room. I guessed this what people like to call Feng Shui! hehehe

Now, move to July onwards. Beginning of July, I participated in the 2nd IASS. I was a committee in IASS 2009, but a presenter in 2010. I like the event as I managed to network with students from 9 countries and broaden my view and thinking. The 15 days event was enjoyable for me. Zoom 1 week later after the end of IASS, I was seen in IPB Indonesia...2nd time to Indon and 2nd time to IPB..1st time was holiday, 2nd time is for serious business! I attended World Congress of IAAS organisation and I presented a paper on Paiola papaya. My second presentation overseas after the 1st one in Japan in 2oo9. This time I presented more confidently and fluently compared to the one in Japan as I have learned and grew :) After these 2 enjoyable events, problems came. I was in a bit of financial problem as I spend too much money going overseas and in domestic expenditure. Furthermore, I have some problems with my final year project as I'm a little behind schedule. During the presentation, I was bombarded with negative comments as my methodology has some errors. At the same time, I was busy applying for my exchange to Taiwan. Well, from these events, I learned and thrive! Finally I managed to settle my project, completed all my assignments and well of course, I managed to get the funds to NPUST, Taiwan! So happy!!!

I spent 2 weeks in Taiwan, experiencing the university, people and culture. Well, it's a good experience because I learned a lot. Firstly, I learned to solve problems using negotiation skills. Plus, I learned to be flexible when dealing with problems. Lastly, I knew the purpose of McDonalds besides serving good quick food..hehe...the biggest gain was network and experiences :)

Now in 2011...I'm having my internship in AAR Sdn Bhd..people said it is a scary place especially when we faced the boss...However, for me, I felt differently...I felt enjoyable. Maybe because there are new staff that is about my age...But seems that I can work well with the scary boss and the kind supervisor of mine..Well more to come!!!

Updates...

2010-05-04T21:23:00.000-07:00

3/5/2010

The day was rather unusual. The night before I slept at 3am due to my last minute rush to complete my writings that will be used to improve my grades in the crop nutrition class. The next day, I woke up 9am, drove all the way to my university. Travel period has been shorten due to my speeding habits and zig zag in the road. Sounds uncivilized and reckless, but I think is fine as I can control my car quite well and other drivers did not have to horn at me.

As usual, reached there, I headed to McD to have breakfast and to complete my list of source of references while enjoying my Sausage McMuffin and Hot Tea. Next, printing shop was in my mind.
After submit, I was suppose to meet my supervisor, but unfortunately he was occupied that day and reschedule our meeting to Wednesday. No choice.

Then Catherine invited me to have dinner with his relative from Hong Kong. Place? KL... To avoid congestion, we left campus at 4pm but our meeting was 6pm.

We end up having dinner at Jalan Alor, a seafood restaurant I used to patron. Next, after the rather satisfactory dinner, Catherine's auntie would like to buy us ice-cream. We ended up in Haagen Daz, Lot 10. My first time there, and the ice-cream is delicious. Although pricey, but it's worth it.

9pm, we left and head to old flat to meet Mr Wong and Graham. Conversation at that place lasted about 1 hour, then we moved to Maulana, which is 5 minutes drive. There we have to meet another group of friends. Again, it lasted about an hour too.

After that, I drove back to PJ, Picaddily restaurant in SS14, but the group had done with their drinking and they suggested want to go cyber. No choice but to follow them. Play computer for 5 hours. OMG! Crazy. Games from Dota, CS and Starcraft.

A busy socializing day!

Recent Happenings...

2010-04-18T03:46:00.001-07:00

It was almost a month ago since I blogged. The past month was actually easy but due to some people's restless attitude, I was forced to make myself look hectic. I will describe using a story.

"A person, named J is very free this semester. He only took 3 subjects. Initially, he was busy as he needed to run his project. However, he was lucky as many people assist him. After 2 weeks, his project completed. But this time, he always gave excuses he is busy to be involved in other work in other subjects. Then he made it as if he did all the group work, but actually the one doing all the work was the other group mates. This caused many dissatisfaction towards him by other people. The dissatisfaction energy triggered a force that circulated negative opinions toward him. It is still going on. I wonder what will happen next..."

The story is a summary of what did actually happen. Currently I'm having final exams. As usual, the mood to read is not there as I always have this opinion, if I understand, there is no need for me to read that much and I will be able to tackle the question.

Last week, I went to Ipoh and Penang to celebrate my buddy's birthday. It was suppose to be an exciting trip but it turned out to be a dull one. Reason? Cause the other friend was not well. And he was infected by AH1N1. Wondered where he got that from...Maybe mingle around and too many close contact with girls randomly. (This is yet to be certified true...LOL)

That's all for now...more to come...

Updates...March 2010

2010-03-15T23:18:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since a last blogged. Life has not much changes except the never ending assignments and the presentation of my final year project.

Final year project title: Agro-tourism
Status: Incomplete
Due: 29 March 2010

OMG! What am I doing???

New Image for My Blog

2010-01-28T17:23:00.000-08:00

Just change the templates of my blog...Previous one encounters some problems...Hope you all will like it. :-)

back again in 2010...after MIA for quite some time

2010-01-12T22:58:00.000-08:00

End of 2009 and beginning of 2010 has been a remarkable period of time and experiences for me.

In 2009, I have been traveling quite frequently by plane. To Indonesia, Japan and also the other part of my homeland across the South China Sea, Bintulu.

To make it brief, the air traveling was of different agenda. From holiday to education and some social activities, where I gain a lot; experience, knowledge and last but not least, friendships.

December 2009 has been a great time for me. I start with Xmas eve. Throughout December, my routine is the same. Eat, sleep and work. Xmas eve is interesting. After work at 9, went to a restaurant in 1 Utama, TOKYO G. Xmas eve but Japanese cuisine! Weird but it is satisfying, although the bill is not that pleasant :P Next location, my favourite hill resort, Genting Highland.
Won RM50 initially, end up returning all the winnings to the resort. Haiz

Then comes New Year's eye. Went to the Curve countdown. Was fascinated by the press's publicity of the countdown event, MTV style. Not Music Television but Malaysia Television...Haiz...Feeling the disappointment, I went into the Library with my friends. The Library here doesn't store books, but alcoholic beverages instead. :) But it is not regret. The location of our seats has a nice view of fireworks from 1 Utama.

Then start of new semester...More to come....

Pictures of my trip to Niigata - Day 3 & 4

2009-11-08T02:42:00.000-08:00

In the conference hall

Convenience store in Niigata University

Toilet in university

Multi-nationals

Scenery in a museum

Students practicing Japanese culture

Too tired! Resting..hehe

A little girl crying...

Stopped crying after getting a chocolate bar from Adam (corrupted..hehe..jz joking)

In a grand traditional Japanese restaurant

Sashimi...Yummy!!!

Adam, Dr Loffler, Me

A view of the seaside at Niigata

At the top of the mountain :-)

Pictures of my trip to Niigata - Day 1 & 2

2009-11-08T02:25:00.000-08:00

As I have promised, here are some of the pictures of my trip.

In front of Route-Inn Hotel

View from the Hotel Room

My room at Kadoya Hotel

A scene from a shrine behind Kadoya Hotel

Tokki Messe - a tower in Niigata

View from the top of Tokki Messe

At a sushi restaurant in Niigata

Symposium in Niigata, Japan

2009-10-11T10:30:00.000-07:00

25/9/2009 - I took 11pm flight to Japan. My first time traveling so far from Malaysia. First time to be in flight for more than 2 hours. (The journey is about 7 hours)

26/9/2009 - 7am(Japanese time) I have landed in Narita International Airport, Tokyo. In the airport, I took the train Narita Express to central Tokyo. Then, Shinkansen (bullet train) Joetsu line to Niigata station. First time in a bullet train as well. It is fast, stable and quiet. I wish Malaysia will have 1 soon. Once I reached Niigata station, my friend, Ms Yumi Tsumuraya picked us from the station with taxi and send us to Route-Inn Hotel. The hotel is similar to First World Hotel of Genting. CoMPaCt!!! That day was relaxing, but Adam and I have to hurry our presentation slides.

27/9/2009 - We checked out of Route-Inn Hotel and head over to Kadoya Hotel, a traditional Japanese lodge. The room is similar to the room which we have seen in Doraemon. I like the bathroom. It is a traditional bathroom with Jacuzi! Love it!

28/9/2009 - 8am, the bus come to the hotel to pick us up. I am sorry, but we are Malaysians. So late a bit is our habit. The bus arrive 8am sharp, but we got down 8.10am. :P The Indons are also like us. LATE! hehe...Then we headed straight to the conference hall, Niigata University, together with Professors and Graduate students. OMG! The presentations make me feel sleepy. It's not that is not interesting, but it's too deep. I can't understand!!! Once, the conference ended, its' time for welcoming PARTY! I love the sushi and sashimi, coupled with the Japanese beer, SAPORO and traditional Japanese wine, SAKAE!

29/9/2009 - Nothing much. Just conference and a little bit of sight seeing.

30/9/2009 - My BIG day! First time I present in a symposium. Furthermore, it's in front of the international people which includes professors and graduate students whom knew more than me. I am lucky enough because the questions they threw at me, it's not difficult to answer after all. :-) After conference, again, PARTY!

1/10/2009 - Study trip. Visit areas around Niigata. The scenery is beautiful. I remember taking photos with this baby girl. She looks CUTE! Funny thing is, she is afraid of us. She cried while taking photos with us. She still wave goodbye to us while crying and with a chocolate pack in her hand (given by us to her) ;-) Night time, we headed to Ueno, Tokyo. Is very different from KL. Places are cleaner, although not as clean as Niigata. They have spots that Malaysia doesn't have. ADULT SHOW! Plus, the bouncer in clubs looked COOL! They are in black formal clothing!

2/10/2009 - Fly back to Malaysia. I miss JAPAN!!!!

Pictures are available in Facebook. However, I will upload some here later. :-)

The Truth

2009-09-19T05:40:00.001-07:00

Watched a movie on Tuesday, 15/9/2009. "The Ugly Truth"

Not bad...although have some dirty jokes here and there...

The movie described, girls imposed CRITERIA on guys before they fall in love... guys only go for LOOKS and XXX...

In the end, girls fall in love with the CRITERIA, not the guys...guys only look like GIGOLOS...

The message is simple...

Always be YOU when you are looking for love or life partner...

At the end of the day, you are with the person, the thing you want...

Trip to Ipoh & Penang

2009-09-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

Went to Ipoh on Saturday (29/8/2009) afternoon.

Reach Kel's house and put down our luggage. Then as usual, Kel showed us around Ipoh. Not the area, but FOOD!!! LOL

Next morning, wake up, headed to Penang! First place to visit? Penang Bridge...Not Cambridge, so don't mistaken. Hehe...

Next, a visit to Kek Lok Si temple. Long time never been there. Just visit around, and donated a piece of roof to the giant Kuan Yin statue. I didn't ask for anything, just hope that I will have a smooth journey in whatever I do throughout the year.

Other places visited include Batu Feringghi beach, USM and Gurney Drive as well as Gurney Plaza. Met with Wei Loon's daugther...Pui Yi...Don't know daughter or girlfriend..Only he knew...

Midnight of the Sunday, we rushed back to Ipoh. Then have a relaxing day on 31st of August.

1/9/2009, 6 am, we drove back to KL. It was raining heavily. We arrived safely at PJ in 2 hours drive.

That's all about my trip. :-)

Ipoh & Penang

2009-08-28T10:32:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow (29/8/2009) I will go to Ipoh and Penang.

Hope it will be a great trip. :)

Censor Internet? Is it important?

2009-08-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

This is my opinion towards the latest news by our government wanted to censor the internet to prevent access to pornographic material.

In my opinion, it is just a waste of time and the effectiveness in curbing pornography will be low.

Why? If they censored the internet, those people will resort to pirated VCDs. This will boost the piracy and once again, we can see VCD peddlers everywhere again. In addition, those porn sites company are not amateurs. In fact they are IT experts. If the government block their site, they will use different channel to access. How many sites can the government block?

To further reduce access pornography, sex education should be introduced in schools, best implement it in elementary. If the child experts think they are too young, perhaps they can start in high school.

Censoring only solve the problems temporary. What we want is long term solution.

If you are a person of this post, what will you do?

2009-08-07T08:45:00.000-07:00

Recently I heard this from one of my friend.

There's a group of student representatives did some survey on student's dissatisfaction towards the university. They compile the results, and show it to the authority.

Here's the authority's reply, "These are all unacceptable. Those who are satisfy, they will not fill in the survey form."

Omg! If you are the students, how do you feel?

Sudden Semester Break

2009-07-28T21:40:00.000-07:00

I was late entering my Post Harvest Physiology class as I was busy with my Farm Management assignment.

To my surprise, my classmate told me that tomorrow, which is today, we will be on holiday. I was asking, "Are you joking?"

They said,"No. It's true!"

After that, I received SMSes that our university will be closed for 1 week for AH1N1 precaution.

OMG! So sudden holiday, what am I going to do?

Fed Up !!!

2009-07-26T08:26:00.000-07:00

Since the start of new semester, I am so fed up with so many things.

Start with Uni's admin, they like to fool us around. Hello! If you reject, please tell us!!! Don't treat us like ball, kick around.

Next, people! Please don't be so calculating. Just a few ringgit won't kill you. Plus, I didn't take from you. It was order from authority.

Another one, President and Project Director. First of all, please work efficiently! No wonder Malaysia can't develop. Please assess yourself. KPIs remember? Key performance indicator. And please manage your work neatly and in order. Sigh...

Next one. Idiots. They think they will have a good life with that tiny amount of money. Hello! Money is for exchange. Not collection. But is good. I know your value is that amount only. So CHEAP!!!

Politics! Sigh. Like small kids. See you all makes me want to laugh. Hello my dear politicians. Don't just talk! Please walk the talk! And for your information, the people (rakyat) want comfortable life. Unity is formed when the basic needs are met but you people are making it worse. Anybody disagree with me?

Water + Crystal = ???

2009-07-13T08:50:00.000-07:00

This is actually about a newly built fountain in front of Pavillion KL.

I am not sure what's the purposes but as quoted by The Star newspaper, this fountain costed RM 8 million to construct.

According to a local chinese newspaper, crystal has energies. Whoever makes a wish near the crystal fountain, the wish might come true. Why not try making a wish? :)

Eng or BM for Maths & Science?

2009-07-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Education Minister had recently anoounced the switch from English to BM for the teaching of Maths and Science in primary and secondary schools.

I have an opinion on this move. I feel that it will be troublesome to translate those books again.

In addition, most scientific papers are written in English. Hence, if we learn in English from young, there should be NO PROBLEM for our younger generation to produce scientific papers when they are in universities. When they are doing that, they only need to worry about their research, NOT research plus language.

Dear Minister, I suggest, perhaps we can provide more frequent training for our teachers to conduct classes in English. This is for long term benefits. Not short term.

New Semester... New Room... OMG

2009-07-05T03:09:00.000-07:00

My 5th semester starts today. I was informed yesterday by Catherine that I will have a new room.

Today, when I take the keys, I saw my new room number, 551 (Block L2). It is much more convenient as it is just beside the stairs.

But once I entered the room, to my horror, a Question quickly struck in my mind, is this my room or a garbage room?

The floor is full of rubbish. The worse is that there are many soft drink cans under the bed. Gosh... it takes quite some time for me to clean up the room...

Sigh... I wonder how I need to survive another 14 weeks this semester... Zzzz

1 Day, 4 Places

2009-06-28T05:48:00.000-07:00

Today is a crazy day.

8am, woke up, went to Kota D'sara for breakfast with Edwin and Edward. Both of them are my neighbours who stay at the same road as I am. Never seen them for a long time but apparently I am shocked to find out that they are actually backed here for holiday. In fact, quite long already.

10.30am, went to Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. I thought it is nearer to use Kota D'sara than NKVE. Too bad! I turn to the wrong lane and it led me back to NKVE after a long distance of travel. SWT...

12pm, heading back to Bandar Utama. I took the wrong road and it led me to Puchong. OMG! Since I am there, I struck while the iron is hot by contacting Tzyy Shuen to come out for a drink. I didn't meet him for quite some time since after the Japanese tour guiding job. Our drink session was at Old Taste, Puchong. Nice view and nice environment but the Fries wasn't that nice.

2pm, reach home after some Zig Zag with my WMC509 along the LDP highway to avoid IDIOTIC drivers who thought that their grandfather had bought over the highway.

2.30pm, went to Saujana Utama but end up at Bukit Rahman Putra. View some Semi-Ds there with my family.

A day filled with "BANG WOOD". LOL

Feel like Blogging

2009-06-19T07:59:00.000-07:00

I feel like blogging but don't know what to blog about.

Perhaps I talk about what happened after the Standout Party...

After the party, my friends and I went to SS2 Murni to have a drink. First time in my life go YAM CHA (have a drink) with so many people...About 55 people were there sitting in tables that formed a H-shaped. Everyone is like looking at us.

Next, I discovered I have a neighbour which is about my age. She stays 3 roads away from my house... Surprised... My neighbour is quite outgoing and fun... My bestie also very NGAM (get along) with her.

After the drink session, I went to McDonalds to meet my Form 6 friends. About 2am... met most of them. Peng Wai, Mok, Chun Keat, Yen Tang and etc

1 week later, went Melaka on a 1 day trip... Do a lot of funny things... Will post up pics soon. :)

Tiger Beer STANDOUT party

2009-06-06T12:27:00.000-07:00

I attended the Tiger Beer STANDOUT party, organised by Nuffnang, a web advertising company.

Party was great. FREE flow of Tiger Beer plus appearance by Liang (a Malaysian rapper/artist) and Jojo Struys (TV host etc). A lot of attention seekers. Why? Cause they want to win prizes. The standout male could get XBox and the standout female could get "Coach" handbag.

Met crazy but nice people as well.

Thanks to my buddy, Wei Loon for the invite and also his friend, Tysern.

Last but not least, Tiger Beer and Nuffnang. :)

Trip to Bogor, Indonesia

2009-05-17T20:10:00.000-07:00

1/5/2009

I arrived in Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta with Ky and Jess at 11pm. This airport differs much from KLIA. When we got out of the luggage centre, we saw Dias, our Indonesian friend who is responsible to pick us up at airport and send us to Bogor.

Jaka (left), Dias (centre) and Zil (right)

We reached Bogor about 1 and 1/2 hours. There's this place called BNI (Bank Nasional Indonesia) where most people at Bogor will meet there, so do we? Our friends led us to our rooms. Without delay, we slept and prepare for next morning. :)

2/5/2009

We visit around IPB campus by bicycle. This includes their faculties, eatery and farm practical area. We saw cows, horses, goats, green vegetables etc.

IPB Campus

A place near Student Centre, IPB

Yogha (left), Me (Centre) and Galih (right) at IAAS room in Student Centre

All of us in the stadium of IPB

Me playing with a baby cow

A farm in IPB

At night, when we had our dinner, we visited this restaurant quite a distance away if we walked. It's quite unique. We eat under a tree with nice rubber floor mat. The ambience is super romantic. LOL. Food is delicious too but if the portion is not that sufficient for typical Malaysians.

Doddy(green shirt) and Daniel(white shirt) at the restaurant

to be continued....

Back from Indonesia

2009-05-09T06:57:00.000-07:00

After spending 1 week at Bogor Indonesia, I am back to Malaysia.

Arrived this morning, 10am at KLIA, was freaking cold and sleepy. Finally, home sweet home. No better place than home. :)

Didn't sleep the night before flight. I appreciated the committee for not sleeping and stay with us the whole night. Thank you all guys. Love you all.

About the trip will be blogged soon.

What does RM140 can do for you?

2009-04-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

This evening went up to Genting with Wei Loon, Kelven and his brother, Kenny. Initially plan to have dinner there but end up in the casino.

Since it is the first time playing, I decided to exchange RM100 to play. We play Baccarat (something like that, don't know how to spell). RM25 per bet. Few rounds only, lost RM100. So fast. Sigh..

Next, Kelven and I head on to the IR room, a place for VIP. We are lucky because Kenny brought us in as he's a silver card member. First time entering such places. An eye opener.

Cut all the crap. End up I lost RM140 in the casino. But this amount of money give me 2days 1night stay at First World Hotel and some voucher to used for shopping or dining.

That's all. :)

Cool Shooter @ SNIPER

2009-04-23T11:32:00.000-07:00

Went to watch a movie just now... Title? SNIPER...staring Richie Ren and the scandalous Edison Chen...

Edison looks cool in this movie. However, his scandal previously has tarnished his coolness in this film... Although he might look great in this film but the scandal is still fresh in people's mind thus it has covered up his characteristics in this film...

I give a 7/10 rating for this film...

After 6 hours...Finally, I ...

2009-04-20T06:03:00.000-07:00

Today, I was at the Immigration Office to apply for my passport. I reached there at 11.30am and park my car at HELP University College's car park. The rate? 1st hour RM3 and subsequent RM2 per hour. Sigh...

I went up to the office but was stopped by an Indian lady. "Hello Mr! Are you applying your passport? Got form already? Got photo already? If don't have, cannot apply oh..." Since I don't have the form, I followed her to the stall to purchase it. The girl there said, "RM1 satu form...Kalau isi sekali...RM3..."As I am a university student, ask people to fill up the form for me will be an embaressment. So I just bought the form and fill in myself. Next, I went to the counter to get my number...

Sigh...Cut it short...6 hours later...4.20pm...I finally got my passport!!!

How do you spend your 24 hours daily?

2009-04-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

I will start the story from FRIDAY (17/4/2009) morning. Diary style.

8.00am: Wake up, shower and pack my stuff to get ready to leave my room in hostel.
9.00am: Go to faculty's office to meet En Hairi, one of the senior administrator but he's not there.
9.10am: Want to go back to room but think of trying luck to meet the temporary Deputy Dean.
9.30am: I am lucky because he's in his office, but he's meeting a postgraduate student. Wait for a while.
10.00am: He agrees to sign my IAAS proposal. YEAH!!!
10.10am: Have a plate of Nasi Lemak at College Cafe (Hostel).
10.30am: Back to room, have a shower and enjoy a cup of OLDTOWN Hazelnut White Coffee.
11.00am: Go to faculty office again. This time make appointment with the Dean. Tuesday, 12pm.
11.15am: Go to cafe again. Saw Cat there. Thought we are meeting at 12pm. She had her meal first as she was too hungry.
11.30am: Start studying for my Plant Pathology test. 14 weeks of lecture to be digested in 3 hours.
2.30pm: Left cafe and headed to Main Hall.
3.00pm: Start Plant Pathology test. 2 hour test.
4.15pm: Come out early instead. Not I don't know but I manage to finish all. My exam policy, never change the 1st answer because it is always correct. :) So I go to submit my formula sheets for Biometri test on Wednesday.
5.00pm: Left campus for MINES Wonderland.
5.20pm: Eat McDonald's for dinner and online using laptop. Only I discovered by good friend, Jared Wong actually had a girlfriend for almost a month. And I don't know about it. WTH? What type of friend am I?
8.20pm: Karaoke instead of movie in cinema.
9.20pm: All of a sudden, go buy movie ticket.
9.45pm: Watch Passengers. Great Movie!
11.20pm: Speed all the way back to hostel.
12.30pm: Sleep

Now I'll talk about Saturday.

10.00am: Wake up, brush teeth and go to Yi Wui's room.
10.30am: Go eat BAK KUT TEH...101% Full...
12.20pm: Go to Giant to sweep some stocks. :) But I bought 2 packets of Cincau only. :)
2.30pm: Back to hostel, enjoy the Cincau with Yi Wui and Wei Ren...Then KY comes to the room... Said let's go dinner at 7pm...
3.00pm: Go back room, shower and wash clothes
4.00pm: Felt sleepy, not because of tired but hot weather... SO take a nap...
7.00pm: Again, suddenly, they said want to go KINSOON KITCHEN for dinner. So go all the way back to PJ.
8.00pm: Dinner starts... Food and Chat...
10.30pm: Left KINSOON and headed to IKEA.
11.00pm: Left IKEA and go to The Curve.
11.30pm: Speed all the way back to UPM...sigh..again
12.30am: Wei Loon and Kel arrives...Go out again...Go to Al-Azwath for Tea...
1.30am: Go to Asia Cafe...Play POOL
4.00am: Steven's Corner at Old Klang Road
4.45am: Reach UPM...
5.10am: Type this post for BLOG.. :P

Sunday? Coming Soon...

Plant Protection Subjects? It's Over!!!

2009-04-17T09:40:00.000-07:00

Today is my Plant Pathology Paper...After 2 semester studying plant protection, it's enough!!! I dislike the subjects related although the lecturers are the best I ever had among other lecturers. Protecting the plant is not my cup of tea/coffee...whatever!!!

The ending of my test is one of the factors of my happiness for today. Another factor is that I finally manage to pass through my Deputy Dean's stages on the establishment of IAAS chapter in Malaysia. Gosh!!! It had been dragged for almost 2 months because of confusion and power struggle. Finally is OVER!!! But come on man, how long do you want this to happen? No benefits to everyone.

Music, Lyrics & Video

2009-04-15T01:37:00.000-07:00

These few weeks, I have been listening to this song, repeated many times... Never felt bored with it. The tune is nice and I like the scenery in the video. Here is the video:

Updates

2009-04-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

The past 2 weeks have been hectic. Tonnes of assignment which are due this week. I have to rush to finish all these. Now I understand the stress of last minute work and I don't see the good quality in all these work pieces. Furthermore, the input I gain from all these assignment wasn't much.

Assignments, test and extra-curricular activities are part of university life. They are inseperable. Speaking about assignments, I would like to thank my gang, Cat, Lai and D for assisting me to finish the lousy herbarium. LOL... 60% of the work was done by them although it was an individual assignment.

About test... I was lucky that I managed to do the Plant Pathology Lab test. Although it was difficult, I believe I am able to achieve what I have targeted previously. Now I have to concentrate on theory test, which is next week.

Extra-curricular acitivities...IAAS Malaysia chapter... OMG..Why You, Mr Deputy Dean of Academics had heart attack at times like this? With due respect, I think I have to look for other deputy deans to sign the proposal. Hopefully, other deputy deans understand the importance of IAAS and approved it as soon as possible.

That's the updates for the moment. More to come...

A Visit to Cap Square, Kuala Lumpur

2009-03-28T05:08:00.000-07:00

Today, I was enjoying my Iced Cold White Coffee at Oldtown White Coffee, Jaya One with my buddy, Wei Loon when suddenly another buddy of mine, Kelven called. After a short conversation, he said he will joined us at the cafe.

Half an hour later, Kelven arrived. He told us the story what had happened that day at Berjaya Hills. He lost his wallet and handphone. The cash in the wallet was RM 1200. Pitiful but what has lost, is lost and we will never get it back thus let's forget about it.

After spending some time at the cafe, we had no where to go but Cap Square came into my mind. We decided to go there to pay a visit. This time, I really knew the direction as I have browse through their website.

After the jam at Sungei Wang, we reached Cap Square. Yeah!

Here's the picture of the building. :)

The place is interesting but the traffic is low. Compared to The Curve, it is not as good after all.

Modern Agriculture

2009-03-25T08:35:00.000-07:00

I seldom blog about my life in my university, doing a degree in horticulture. This semester I am taking a course called Olericulture, which is production and marketing of vegetables.

One of the component of the course is the usage of machinery in land preparation. Here are some pictures I am using the machinery. :)

With this machine, our job to prepare the land is much easier compared to previously where we used hoe... :(

Acting Smart?

2009-03-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

Recently I was having some disagreement with one of my friend. Our disagreement is not until the extent that we will not talk to each other. Just some war of words over certain things.

I don't understand why that person likes to argue. Just because her marks in exam is slightly better than me doesn't mean she's better in terms of other things. Everything she thinks she is right and the rest are wrong. When the other person is better, she feels tension, stress and unhappy. Is it that important you must be better than other people in all aspects?

Well, everyone is intelligent. Just that their intelligence might concentrate on different aspects. Well, we will see in the long term. Everyone is smart. The only thing that differentiates a successful person and a failed person is the mindset and also the actions taken.

Boring Newspaper

2009-03-19T02:16:00.001-07:00

What is wrong with Malaysia nowadays? Every morning, when I woke up, the 1st thing I saw in newspaper is either this political party, that political party. Otherwise, it's this MPs or the other MPs. Just fighting for no reasons. So boring!!!

The political parties nowadays just fight for no reasons nowadays. Come on my dear MPs. Please bring some development, not small, but big scale development to the country!!!

MINES Shopping Fair - a sample of rejuvenating real estate project

2009-03-13T05:22:00.000-07:00

MINES Shopping Fair used to be a hotspot for many Malaysians especially those who are staying in the Serdang area. However, due to the competition by larger malls and hypermarkets, this unique shopping mall has lose its visitors. Competition is a factor for its decreasing number of visitors and customers, but the major factor of increase is the poor management and maintenance. This mall was built by Country Heights Holdings but was sold to Capitaland recently, if I'm not mistaken, it's 2 years ago.

Poor management leads to a unique mall to a run down mall. Furthermore, the water cruise, which is the only 1 in Malaysia also fails to attract visitors, even those loyal ones. Malls were dirty, outlets were closing one by one and even those F&B outlet started selling food that is not so fresh. The toilet usage by customers is charged 10 cents per usage but the cleanliness of the toilet is disappointing.

Alright, let's not talk bout the failures. Let's talk bout how Capitaland transform this place.

They started by removing the toilet charges and also standardize the parking rate. They renovate the places with new architecture design. New outlets are invited in. Famous F&B companies such as Starbucks, Big Apple Donuts, A&W as well as Carl's Junior. Retail outlet such as SenQ, House of Leather and Home's Harmony. Some parts of the mall has been extended. The design is similar of those in Pavillion KL and The Gardens, Mid Valley.

I believe Malaysians, especially Government and Private sectors shouldn't neglect old buildings and build new ones. They should revitalise old places and save those land for other purposes such as agriculture and environment purposes.

Another Demonstration?

2009-03-07T04:17:00.000-08:00

I was in a car with my parents today, heading to Happy Garden to buy some fish for our restaurant as the fish monger in Klang Valley today refuse to sell any fish as a sign of demonstration towards the government's decision to make it compulsory to purchase storage box supply by a single company, which costs about 80% more than those they are currently using.

As we pass the toll at Kerinchi Link, the road was congested. We thought it was due to Mid Valley shopping mall. Saturday 3.30pm, who wouldn't want to be there? After work, we should have a break and relax. As we passed by the turning that leads to KL, we saw some policemen blocking the road, and directing those motorists to other roads. Again, we thought it must be some demonstration going on at Istana Negara (National Palace).

When I reached home, turned on my laptop and accessed the internet, I read from TheStar.com that a group of people is demonstrating about teaching of Maths and Science in English. OMG!!! Just a small matter, they make it as if it was something that is threatening the national security. Come on my dear fellow Malaysians! It is 21st century! We need to see further. Not 5 years ahead, but 50 years ahead. We have left behind so much already. If it keeps going on like this, fighting for petty issues, how it is possible for Malaysia to achieve Vision 2020?

What is the purpose of university's education?

2009-02-17T17:32:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking of this over and over again..Different people have different opinion...I don't know which one is right, which one is wrong...

Some of my seniors said, we come to university to study...So they will concentrate 100% on academic...Some of them said, coming here is to network...Hence, they joined as many organization as possible and start building network...Some said they come here just for the sake of a degree...Hence they just come here with a LOST mind...Some even worse, they come here to enjoy...Play computer games Day and Night...Never even study...

Anybody knows the exact answer???

IASS...further explanation

2009-02-13T04:19:00.000-08:00

IASS stands for International Agriculture Students Symposium. This symposium is the first being held in Universiti Putra Malaysia.

This symposium is fully organised by students. The purpose of this symposium is to be a platform for agriculture and related field students to share their knowledge, experience and culture with one another thus building an international network for future collaboration.

The 1st IASS was held in 4th till 13th, Feb 2009. The venue is of course UPM. The universities that participated are Niigata U (Japan), Bogor Agri U (Indonesia), Kasetsart U (Thai) , International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS) as well as local U like UMS and UPM.

The activities are conference, where presenters present their paper on the scopes of Technology, Environment, Food, Economics or Entrepreneurship, visit to government agencies and tourist spots such as KLCC, National Palace abd etc as well as field trips such as Aeroponic Farm and Paddy Field.

Photos..During Golf Tournament last year

2009-02-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

As I have promised to upload photos of my golf tournament...Here are the photos...

Me and my 1st opponent , Alson.

Me and my 2nd opponent , Elvira.

By the way, Alson and Elvira are in the same group. So 2 vs 1. No fair...LOL... But they are nice people. Friendly....

A dying-for Weekend...and also Thaipusam

2009-02-06T02:32:00.000-08:00

After the 1 week of Chinese New Year break, I am dying for the weekends to come.

Routine has been hectic; lab reports, the increasing assignments, the 1st tests at Week 5 (which I have missed almost 3 weeks of class) and other extra-curricular activities' work. Now, finally I can take a short break. Only 2 papers left and my assignments are almost completed. However, today, another new assignment for us. Sigh. :( Lecturer was pissed off with the whole class, as she said we didn't have the initiative to learn. Come on Dr!!! We are not taking only 1 subjects. We have tonnes of work to do. Furthermore, poor weather, miss communication and poor transportation is the reason for this. Last but not least, this is an exam week!!!

But, it's ok. We have to bear with all these. Take it as a training as we will face that too when we started working. In work place, it is even worse as we might lose our job. Here only deduct a few marks. :P

Gtg...Have to attend some function...To be continue...

IASS cont...

2009-01-30T10:24:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the pictures I have taken during IASS.

Welcoming Indonesian participants at KL LCCT:

Welcoming Japanese participants at KLIA:

Me during press interview (Berita Harian):

Me and the participants, going wild at the residence college, 17th college.

More photos coming soon....

IASS ended

2009-01-19T03:01:00.000-08:00

It has been a week IASS had ended. The tiring but enjoyable 10 days of conference, field trips and visits to cultural and tourism spots.

New experiences and new friends. That is what I am going to say about this programme. The committee (including me..hehe) worked very hard, day and night to ensure this programme a success. Our hardwork paid off. This symposium is a success. The first of its kind in Malaysia, attended by 2 deputy ministers.

After this programme, I had made new friends from Indonesia and Japan as well as the local people from UMS, Malaysia. Friendly, warm and intelligent I would described about them.

Gtg for now. Busy. More to come later... :)

Goodbye 2008! Welcome 2009! Happy New Year

2008-12-31T21:16:00.000-08:00

Time flies. People come and go. 2008 is over and here comes 2009.

Many things I have done in 2008. Now 2009, I have plan many things to do. Hope I can accomplish them.

To my friends and family out there, Happy New Year. May you have a wonderful time.

Hot, Hot, Hot

2008-12-30T05:47:00.000-08:00

The weather is so crazy nowadays. Suddenly so damn hot, suddenly cold.

The weather drives me crazy. Plus the growing number of food outlets that sell lousy food make me sick.

Since Sat, I have been experiencing fever. Thanks to the weather and also the lousy food I had eaten. Scary... It had been almost 4 days already. Fever, cool down, fever, cool down. I hope it will be alright. It is similar to dengue fever. I hope it won't be. I went to see doctor yesterday, he said my throat is RED. :(

I didn't eat anything except the over deep-fried chicken from a restaurant nearby. Sigh.

Thanks to the fever, I have to skip classes. And also the meeting for IASS. Due to this, I have been bugged by SMS and Calls.

Work Less, Earn More...By Tong

2008-12-26T08:53:00.000-08:00

I went out to have a drink with my buddy, Tong on the night of Xmas.

There's a line, created by him to advise Edmund, one of our juniors in school but seniors in Taekwondo.

Tong said, " Work Less, Earn More "... " We should enjoy life..."

I like this line...but I need some one to analyze it... Anybody manage to analyze it, please let me know through comments... Thank you very much... and Have a Nice Day!!!

Sem 3 results... GPA 3.19..

2008-12-19T11:31:00.000-08:00

I just checked my semester 3 results...KANASAI...only 3.19, the GPA...

Maybe I don't like the subject or never bother about it. Or perhaps I am too focus on IASS.

Whatever...Screwed it!!! I still enjoyed the semester growing crops and playing golf...

Anand's Birthday Party

2008-12-19T11:18:00.000-08:00

Today I attended Anand's Birthday Party at Lake View Club at Subang.

The 1st thing I do, of course, left my house to pick up Qi Xiang and go all the way to Subang using North-South Highway. Unfortunately, I went to the wrong road and I ended up in LDP. Nevermind, I'll go through Sunway.

Once I reached there, I called Anand. He's waiting for me and QX at the lobby. We went into the party place. Many people were there. The Samad gang, Anand's Sunway Uni College friends and also his relatives.

Party, as usual. Eat, chat and dance. After the party, I look my 2 besties, Kel and Wei Loon to have a drink at Pappa Kopitiam, Kota Damansara. Sigh. I don't know what was wrong with the cafe. They served me the drinks damn late. Furthermore, the food was not served, but they wanted us to settle the bill. I was frustrated and pissed off. I sort of like scolded the waiter. I said, "No Food, No Money". Simple. Then he quickly ask the person to prepare the food.

Next, we walked to the mamak behind to continue chatting. After that, GO BACK... BLOG...SLEEP....Zzzzz

Carls Jr Burger

2008-12-14T05:10:00.000-08:00

Today, I paid a visit to Carls Jr Restaurant at 1 Utama after my tour guiding job at KL together with Loo Yee and Dicmun as well as Teck Liong, his gf, Kit Yee and his 2 UM friends.

I was kind of curious initially because I don't know what they are actually selling. Once I saw the menu on the wall, it is similar to Burger King. However, the taste is better and the portion of this burger is much larger. I ordered a Famous Star burger combo.

Although it is only 1 burger plus some fries and a cup of drink, it was really filling. You got what you paid for. The food is good, service is all right, but the cleanliness of the place is not up to my expectation. Tissue papers are everywhere on the floor. In addition, there was a strecth of the floor that was wet and contained black footprint spots. I think the management should work on this. :)

A fulfilling meal after a day of hard work. A reward for myself.

5 Bersih Gathering

2008-12-13T08:32:00.000-08:00

9.20pm, Dicmun and I walked from BU4 heading to Teh Tarik Place, The Curve for gathering with my former 5 Bersih mates.

Once we reached there, we thought we are the only 2. Surprisingly, Azree and Yue Weng was there already. Without delay, I waved at them and join them at their seats together with Dicmun.

Not long after, Wei Xiang came. Once he arrived, he kept cursing. Reason? Left his phone at home. Swt... After that, one by one arrives. They include Nefin, the footballer, Chee Meng, the class monitor as well as Murali, the MIC leader in the class. LOL

We chit chat for a while. We also elect a person to host the next gathering. If I'm right, the host should be Win Li. I am looking forward to it. :)

10.30pm, I left that place with Dicmun. I am celebrating Dad's birthday and Dicmun wanted to sleep early as he had been cleaning his new house whole day already. Furthermore, tomorrow we have a job at KL as a tourist guide. Wouldn't want to oversleep.

5 Bersih gathering this Sat, 13 Dec 2008

2008-12-10T20:15:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends of 5 Bersih,

They will be a gathering this Saturday at Teh Tarik Place, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara. (Next to Royal Bintang hotel)

Kindly distribute this info to everyone. Pn Lily might be joining us as well.

New Working Schedule @ KUMON

2008-12-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

Starting this month, December, my working hours will be as follows:

Monday -> 1pm - 9pm
Tuesday -> 9am - 9pm
Wednesday -> Off
Thursday -> 1pm-9pm
Friday -> 9am - 6pm
Saturday -> 9am - 1pm
Sunday -> Off

Now I am free on Wednesday and Sunday. Any outings, CALL ME!!!

Xmas is Coming

2008-11-29T00:58:00.000-08:00

Xmas is just 26 days away.

I know Hari Raya Qurban is like in 8 days time, but the atmospheric influence of Xmas is greater than Hari Raya. Although I am a Malaysian, where many of my countryman and my Muslim friends celebrate Hari Raya, but I am excited with Xmas instead of Hari Raya. I am not against Raya, but Xmas atmosphere seems more interesting compared to Raya, in my opinion. (I hope Muslim people won't against me because of that, :P )

Xmas decoration at Pavillion KL (2007). Hope this year will be greater. :D

Xmas at Mid Valley Megamall.

Those Xmas Carol such as "Joy to the world... We wish you a Merry Xmas... etc" keeps playing in my mind. It is as though Xmas is just next day. I hope I am not the only one like that. LOL

The Present & The Future

2008-11-21T08:47:00.000-08:00

I saw this from http://www.star-motoring.com/ last week. Something makes me wondering how different is the future compared to the present.

I have sort of designed a story for the above-mentioned.

In life currently, people always yearn for this:

But most of them are working hard to make both end meets. They end up driving this:

However, when our nation's economy are getting better, many people start to drive this:

After that, many problems arise. Traffic Jam, Pollution, Etc etc

This one becomes an instant hit:

In conclusion, we won't get what we wish all the time. When we want something big, we get something small instead. When we have the big thing, we ended up need to go back to the small thing.

Therefore, appreciate what you have now!

Hectic, Although is Semester Break

2008-11-20T08:54:00.000-08:00

The semester break is almost a month already. Yet, I don't feel like I am having a holiday.

I am currently working part time in Kumon. However, my task at IASS is like never ending. From searching addresses to sending letters, going through those troublesome protocols to replying email to potential strangers who might participate in IASS and also dealing with those small little details.

Luckily, the IASS programme isn't a failure. Initially, we have only 1 university that expressed interest to participate. However, they rejected the participation after that. Now, we have 3 foreign universities coming, from Japan, Indonesia and Thailand. More like an Asian symposium than an international symposium. But, it is ok. We still do have other people from other nation that are coming. So it is still consider In-Ter-Na-Tio-Nal (international)....

I need a break after all these. I hope I can. Sigh....

You Are What You Eat

2008-11-15T09:15:00.001-08:00

This few days, an informal debate or more likely a discussion has been going on at the place I work, KUMON CENTREPOINT among my colleagues.

We are actively discussing about Health Issues, especially this phrase, "You are what you eat..." often said by my boss. According to her (my boss), she said we should take more vegetables and fruits. For those who have pimples, they should try stop taking grains. Eat more greens and drink lots of water. Besides that, cow milk that we had been drinking all these years are bad for us. People often had mucous problems such as running nose should stop taking milk. Milk is the cause of running nose. I did not believe initially, but after some research done on myself, I noticed I had running nose in the morning after I had taken milk. About the pimples stuff, I am not sure but I know if I often sleep late, pimples will resurface. :(

Currently, I am reading a book about vegetables and fruit juices. The book teaches us to how to consume juices that contain high amount of nutrients. We should consume juices without the fibers. It is because most of the nutrient have been used as energy to digest those fibers. We only absorb a very little amount, which is insufficient for nourishing our cells. Besides that, fibers of vegetables and fruits contain chemicals such as pesticide and herbicide that are used during planting process. Hence, it is not safe to consume those fibers.

Health comes first, then only wealth. We should take care our general well-being. :)

1 Day Tour Guiding

2008-11-06T05:36:00.000-08:00

1.30am, I was still awake in front of my computer, messaging Jiing Shyi to settle my IASS stuff. I have not much time left.

About 2.30am, I couldn't stand the tiredness and headed to my bed to sleep. I work for the whole day already. The next day, I have to wake up early to be a sort of tour guide cum baby sitter to a group of Japanese teenagers.

6.20am, Dicmun reached my house. I followed his car to the Boss's house, which is few roads away.

Ok. I will go straight into the point. I don't want to waste time talking every single thing in detail.

Once I reached Istana Hotel at Jalan Bukit Bintang, I headed down to the Ballroom. A group of about 300 Japanese students (age 17) were there. Our job was simple. Bring these teenagers to places around Kuala Lumpur. Show them what and how is life in KL.

My group consisted of 6 boys. The group leader, Kishida was the only one that can understand English the most among the group members. However, I still had difficulties communicating with them. They didn't understand what I said. The problem didn't only happen with me, but to the rest of the tour guides.

After meeting them, we went to Petronas Twin Tower. Malaysia's major tourist attraction. The teenageers were fascinated with the height and also the design of the building. A building, we Malaysians should be proud of. This building was built by Japanese and Koreans. If it was built by Malaysian companies, we could be even prouder. Malaysia still has long way to go to achieve First World Nation. Sigh...

The next destination was Central Market, a place filled with souvenirs and goods that tourists can't resist the temptation to buy 1 or 2 goods from that place as souvenirs to their family members and friends. As what I had mentioned, the Japanese teenagers buy many things from there. I think average, one of them spend RM200 at that place.

After shopping, we were supposed to have our lunch at the food court of Central Market, a place to expose them better to the local food. However, they requested to eat at McDonalds. It seemed that our local food had not win the hearts of international people. We, especially the people in the food and beverage sector should take notice of this problem. We need to win internationally to be a real winner, a global player and a name that makes other people in the same field envious.

After the McD lunch, we took LRT to Berjaya Times Square. A building that looks marvelous at the outside, but disappointed in the inside. I think the management of the building should set a proper direction for the building. Towards the high end mall or a mall that is frequent by most people? Well up to them (the management) to decide.

After the trip, we went back to Istana Hotel using KL Monorail as we were tired and didn't have the energy to walk.

Back to Kumon...

2008-11-04T07:53:00.000-08:00

Exams just over...

As usual, I go back to Kumon to be a part time teacher.

The place is still the same, just that the staff has changed except the few loyal ones like Nai Ting, now she runs the centre, the owner, Soo Li and also the two hardworking sisters, Hui Han and Hui Sing. Work and Study the same time. Salute!
There are a few new students. But most of them still the old ones. Those who are interested and self-motivated (but most from parents' pressure, :P) are still there. Some progress till very far. There's this student who is Primary 6, she's doing Form 5 work. Genius.
Another one, Form 4 if not mistaken, doing Form 6 and University Level Maths. Intelligent.

For those who are interested to recommend their relatives to Kumon, come to Kumon Centre Point BU... :)

Exam Over!!!

2008-11-03T08:02:00.001-08:00

Today is my last paper for this semester. I was hoping this semester to end as quick as possible. Finally it ended.

This semester had been hectic and being distracted by many unnecessary stuffs. In addition, I was sort of tired participating in extra-curricular activities in my universities. So tired with the word "Be Patient" and "Tired". I had been hearing these two words the whole semester. Really sick with those administration people. Sigh...

But is OVER!!! Now I will enjoy my holiday and my work part time. :)

Mango "Sai Mai Lo"

2008-10-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

Just now I went to KTZ Kepong with my buddy, Loon to have Mango "Sai Mai Lo"., a type of ice sago with mango. Price RM 5.50. Delicious!

At first we went to their branch at SS2. Unfortunately, that place was closed for renovation. Leaving with no options, we headed to Kepong as we were desperately want to have "Tong Sui", dessert in Chinese.

Besides Mango Sai Mai Lou, we ordered mini-dumplings. Dumplings + Mango = Yummy

Microbiology & Soil Science

2008-10-24T05:16:00.000-07:00

Today is the final test for my Microbiology and Soil Science. So glad that it is over.

I never like microbiology, in fact biology all the while. I dislike especially the DNA part...so complicated. Plus the notes that lecturer gave is so blur. Even he himself said, "Saya pun tak faham sangat." He doesn't really understand. He just teaches us for the sake of teaching.

During the test, I don't know what he is asking. I just simply shade an answer for those I don't know. Hoping it'll strike. LOL... According to Probability calculation, every Q, I have 20% chance. Out of 60 Q, the percentage of getting correct is 12 Q. Plus other factors, maybe I can pass. ;)

About Soil Science, I didn't really study. Just read through some notes and some previous understanding, I managed to do the Objectives Questions quite smoothly. Only a few that I am not so sure. In the subjective part, I use my skills to solve it. According to my weed lecturer, Prof Dr Rosli, "What you read is not important, It is your THINKING skills that matter." So I used my thinking skills to solve the question. I hope my Soil lecturer accepts it. :P

After exams, I left and stuck in the jam for a short while. Poor weather, off work hours plus lousy drivers are the factors of the jam.

Rachel's Birthday Dinner

2008-10-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

6pm, I am still stuck in Jusco, waiting for my mother and sister to come out from the shopping complex. It is J Card day. You get to buy goods at a discount rate as high as 70%. The whole Bandar Utama has traffic jam since 8am. How come these people don;t go work today? People said times are bad, people have no money to spend. But when you are in the mall, you don't see any economic slow down. People spend lavishly. There's this auntie, she bought goods worth of RM7k? WTF? Is like a fresh grad's 3 months salary. Anyway, back to the party.

6.30pm, my parents came out from the mall and we headed straight to the car. It was drizzling but we managed to reach the car just a little bit wet. We went home and I rush to the shower room to take a shower.

After shower, Tong called me. He invited me to the Curve, but I told him I'm going to Rachel's dinner. He said he wants to join but need to get something from the Curve. So I send him there, pick up his stuff, and we go to New Paris Restaurant at SS2.

We saw Rachel once we reached there. So we went up together. Met some of her new friends. Edmund, her boyfriend, Nicole, John and 1 more, forget her name already. LOL. Eat, chit chat for a while, then we left.

I have to send Tong to Pudu Bus Station. After dropping him there, I went home. Used the wrong way. I headed to Jalan Sultan Ismail. OMG. I spend like almost half an hour in front of Pavillion KL. The traffic is so slow. After I managed to leave Bukit Bintang, I speeded all the way until I reached Bandar Utama. Feels great speeding when it was raining and the road is wet. Hehe. Sounds dangerous, but is FUN. Thank god the traffic wasn't that bad.

Anyway, that's all...Nothin much to tell... More to come. ;)

Lab Test & Architecture Fascination

2008-10-17T10:11:00.000-07:00

Today is my Enthomology Lab Test. For those who don't know, Enthomology is the study of insects. Yesterday and today, I have been doing my best to memorise the scientific names of pests. So confusing! So many names!

2.30pm, the test begins. As usual, every 2 minutes, we hear the "TING" sound, and we move to the next seat to see the samples and answer the questions. 20 Questions, I only know a few very well only... WTF? 14 weeks and I don't know anything.

After test, I went back to college with Diana to meet up Naoko. We met her at Farm 10, which is in front of my college.

Next, we drove to Architecture & Landscaping Faculty to pick up Diana's friend, an Architecture Student. Named Ping, from Subang and 1st year in this architecture course. Friendly and nice boy. We headed to South City Plaza after we picked him up.

As usual, we ate at the kopitiam. I ordered Wan Tan Mee. After meals, they planned to go to Watson Warehouses Sale. Discount up to 80%. Are you serious? Maybe they just want to get rid of those really old stocks, I thinked.

There was too many people in the queue, so we didn't buy anything. We went to Giant instead to grab so stuffs and headed to Oldtown White Coffee after that. Online, chit chat and a cup of white coffee, of course. :)

9.00pm, we left the cafe and went back to UPM. Ping invited us to his faculty to check out his piece of work. 1st time I entered this faculty. I saw his own designed aquarium and model bridge. The aquarium looked impractical to me, but he showed me the pictures of it when filled with water and fishes. I straight away give grade A for his work. The refracting effect of his aquarium makes it unique. Then he showed us a piece of wooden bridge. I thought it was some sort of ordinary toy model until he surprised me by saying that his model can withstand the weight of 120 times of the model's weight. Brilliant! That's the only word that was on my head at that moment.

10.10pm, we left Ping and send Naoko back to 17th College. Then Diana and I headed back to our room.

So glad that the lab test is over and also able to meet a great person like Ping. Now I need to study smart for my finals. :P

Study Trip to Oil Palm Estate & MORIB Beach

2008-10-12T04:15:00.000-07:00

Today is my study trip to Oil Palm Estate at Bukit Canggah and Olak Lempung as well as Morib Beach. The bus left my hostel around 9am.

Once we reached the 1st oil palm estate, we got down the bus and walked into the estate. About 300m, the distance. Prof Khanif then briefed us about the soil. Next, we did our soil sampling.
I won't explain much about the soil, cause I know you won't be interested. :P

The next destination is another oil palm estate at Olak Lempung. This time, the estate is quite
secluded. Like just now, we went into the estate. The soil this time is different. It is black in colour as it contains lots of organic matter. Then, soil sampling, AGAIN.

Approximately 11am, we left and headed to Morib Beach. At the beach, Prof Khanif only briefed us about the soil. After his briefing, we had lunch at the food place nearby. I ate Mixed Rice. One chicken and ladyfingers costed me RM4.50. What the f**k? Not even an air cond restaurant also. But I have no choice because the choices of food there are not much.

After lunch, we snapped some photos at the beach.

1pm, we left Morib Beach and backed to Kolej 14, UPM.

Golf Tournament

2008-10-11T07:15:00.000-07:00

Today is the Golf Tournament of my golf class. 2 groups, which consists of 13 people and 14 people respectively versus each other. They are group 2 and group 4. I'm of course in group 2.

After sending Diana to her basketball tournament (in fact today is sports tournament day) I dropped by at vegetable farm to catch a few insects to fulfill my requirement of 40 insects. After that, I headed back to my room and cooked some MAGGI to eat. My breakfast.

At 11am, Catherine called me and she asked whether i could send her 2 PKU (Pusat Kesihatan Unviersiti) to fetch some medicine before we go to golf course. I agreed to do so, so I send her to PKU and drove to golf course after she has done.

Once we reached golf course, we carried the drinks and bun to the building and waited for the rest of the people to come. Not long after, Li Sa and her friends came. I was shocked when she told me to defeat the other group members. She said, "We count on you to win". OMG! Since when I become a PRO player? Well, since I can't do anything, i replied her, "I'll do my best".

When everyone was here, Mr Roslin (my trainer) asked us to get the golf club set and head to the driving range to warm up. We did what he asked. Once I reached there, Catherine had put the balls in my tray. I began to do some strecthing, and some warming up exercise. Next, getting a club out of the bag, I stand onto the carpet and try swinging. I started with iron no 9. 1st hit, Oh SHIT! The ball rolled on the ground. 2nd hit, OK...ball flew...YEAH!! I kept hitting...I do change to iron 6 and iron 4...I was glad that I could drive the ball to more than 150m with iron 4..Previously, I can't do that. When the clock struck 1.30pm, Mr Roslin stopped us and instructed us to gather at the BUGGY area.

Once we reached there, I jumped into a BUGGY and start riding...FUN TO DRIVE...my description of the BUGGY...LOL...although this is not the 1st time I drive it. Since I'm in the 1st tee board...So I started tee off, followed by Alson and Elvira. Both of them, my opponent from group 4...1 on 2...

The whole game was exciting...I managed to complete 2 courses with less than 10 strokes..LOL...But I was unhappy with the other 2...I made some stupid decision and caused me to lose a lot of points...

All of a sudden, the sound of lightning could be heard...and it's very LOUD....We immediately stop the game and headed back to the building.... We have no choice but to count points for 3 courses. To my surprise, I was tied with another person..and we have the HIGHEST score... After the 2 trainers discussed, they decided to pick me as the WINNER..YEAH!!!

I got a HAMPER for winning that..Next, I won lucky draw...I got a UPM cap...It was nice, but Belle wanted to exchange the cap with a T-shirt..She said she don't wear that type of shirt...FIT DRY shirt..I WANT !!! After the prize giving ceremony and dinner, we left the golf course... A fun day that I have been through...

Tiring Day

2008-10-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

10/10/2008, I woke up around 7.30...Omg, I'm almost late for the bus for a trip to tissue culture lab at Enstek City. After shower and putting on my clothes, I got down to the bus stop. When I'm about to leave my room, Catherine called me, saying that there is no bus to campus. Without options, we drove Diana's car to campus. Pei fen followed along.

Thank god, we managed to catch the bus for the trip. After we got into the bus, there's a student we thought she had entered the wrong bus, so I asked her if she's going somewhere in the campus. She replied me, saying that she's an exchange student. I was surprised, since when my class has an exchange student? Then she told me she's my lecturer, Dr Rafii's student. Without asking much, I welcomed her to Malaysia. She introduced herself to us. Named Naoko, from Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan.

Catherine, Luqman and I talked to her in the bus when we were on the way to the tissue culture lab. Once we reached, we entered the meeting room for a short briefing. Next, we got to visit their analysis lab as well as tissue culture lab. No doubt tissue culture is a great field and cool to work in it, it just doesn't interest me. During the visit, I was asked once a while to be a translator for Naoko. Well, I just did my best, although I don't get much what they said. LOL...

After the visit, we got back to UPM. Feeling hungry, we headed straight to library kiosk. I invited Naoko to join us for dinner, since she was alone after the trip. We introduced her to Naan and Ayam Tandoori. We were not sure whether she liked it or not, all she said was, "It's nice". Perhaps it's just their culture to be polite. =P

After the delicious lunch meal, we sat at foyer and had a short break. Diana showed Naoko some of her photos at the Thailand trip and I did my AGR lab report.

As soon as my phone showed 2.30pm, I kept my books, and headed to Enthomology class. Today, Dr Rita, one of my favourite lecturers (although I don't really like Enthomology) showed us some pesticides and also some sprayer.

Once the class ended, I rush to the library kiosk to confirm the order of food for tomorrow's golf tournament.

Next, we headed to AgroTech Farm to harvest Diana's melon. It was fun harvesting the melon. Smells good. Hopefully they tastes great. :)

Here's a photo of us with melons:

Melon: Naoko (left), Catherine (centre) and Me (right).

Finally, we went to The Mines to have dinner and bought Excel and some bread for tomorrow's golf tournament.

A tiring day...

Agro Park

2008-10-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

3/10/2008, my family and I went to Taman Pertanian aka Agriculture Park of Malaysia. We weren't that lucky. It was drizzling when we reached. The light rain water didn't stop us from visiting this park.

After we got the tickets, we waited for a short while for the mini bus to arrive. We travel around the whole park for sightseeing until we stop at 4 season house. For your information, 4 season house is a place where plants are cultivated, or accurately planted purposely in a controlled environment based on the climate season. Currently, the 4 season house is exhibiting the autumn season. The landscaping inside the house is magnificent, in my opinion.

Well, here are some of the pictures inside the 4 season house. A picture worth a thousand words. ;)

BBQ at Ching Siew's house

2008-10-01T09:12:00.000-07:00

Walk out of the cyber cafe in SunwayMas, i took out my phone to find out the time. It's 6.50pm. Gosh.., I'm goin to be late for the BBQ.

Once Wei Loon dropped me home, I went in, washed my face, took a piss and left for Ching Siew's house. As usual, I'm late a bit. Dicmun and Wei Xiang was starting the fire when I reached. Lik Hung was helping them. Chee Meng was helping his sweetie (Ching Siew for those who didn't know) with the food inside the house.

After I close the gate, Dicmun asked me to help him to fan the charcoal. He's exhausted after fanning it. :) I took over his job and fan for a short while. After that, we started BBQ.

While I'm fanning, Wyn Ni arrived. The same old Wyn Ni. Didn't change much. I'm the first to BBQ food. I pick sausages. We had beef, lamb, chicken and salmon. Plus some salad and mashed potatoes.

The meat was nice. Delicious, in my opinion. I ate quite a lot until I'm full and can't take it anymore. =P

After that, Wei Xiang showed us his video. An assignment. We all sat and watch the video with Dicmun's laptop. Although it was a short video, it was meaningful. A story about a beggar and a pencil changed his life.

Once everything was almost done, my parents arrived and I left that place. It is nice to have reunion like this once a while. Long time didn't see the whole gang. :)

Samad Gathering @ Sri Paandi

2008-09-30T02:42:00.000-07:00

Sigh. Type 1 long story but connection failed. I lose all my writtings. Not goin to write again. This is a brief one.

Me, Si Zhe, Swee Jian, Siew Mun, Melanie and Joel went for a reunion lunch at Sri Paandi @ Section 16. Ate Banana Leaf Rice there. Miss the rice and the dhal there.

Next we headed to Elaine Than's house. Sat in her house and chit chat for a while. We agreed to hold some party at the end of the year.

After that, all went home. And I'm blogging about it, AGAIN. The connection ruined my long article. Sigh...

Ice blended Berry @ Genting

2008-09-27T13:48:00.000-07:00

this afternoon, I was asleep until i receive a call from Wei Loon.

he invited me 2 go 2 Genting. I was shocked. Tot is at nite d cos i took my nap around 3 o'clock.

luckily it was around 6pm. without further delay, i wash my face and get ready 2 go 2 my restaurant 2 have dinner.

after dinner, back home and waited 4 him n Kelven to come over.

v left around 9.30 and reach there around 10 something.

1st thing we do is 2 look 4 wei loon's coursemate, named Ying. he often talked bout her but today was the 1st time meeting her. friendly and approachable, i would describe her.

me, kel, wei loon n his gf, n his coursemate, Ying head 2 coffee bean 2 drink...

the place v sat was damn f**king cold... plus i drank ice blended...ICE BLENDED BERRY@COFFEE BEAN...

after tat, v go home...stop by at Dharoos 2 have supper, saw police chasing Mat Rempit. this idiot Honda Civic was blocking the way... too bad, the rempit escaped and the police bang the civic...

sigh, stupid fella... after tat, v went home, and i blog this article.. :)

Blogging

2008-09-20T05:49:00.000-07:00

This is the first time I blog.

Wanna go High Tech nowadays =P

To my dear friends out there, hope that u r well and do visit my blog often to be updated on what is happening to ME... :)