Goodbye my love, 我的爱人,再见!!
hope u had a great time in finland, and we'll meet each other soon in Malaysia
However, recently the lead singer split with the rest of the band member.
They both made new albums individually. It is significant that there's something missing in each side. The lead singer, Ah Xin, though he's a very good high-pitch singer, but without the band the feeling is just lag of something. While for the other four, it is more obvious as they change totally their style and no more the usually Shin Band anymore. They even open a concert, inviting Power Station(动力火车) to be their singer for that concert.
Of course it is just a temporary solution. I've not watched that concert yet, but I bet it should be a great one since all 6 of them are good talented musicians. But as you can see, they don't match at all.
Someone has to come out with a solution or else the band will be disband very soon. Some of the newspaper reported that they openly search for people to take up the lead position, but there are too many talented people which makes them confuse.
But, I've a perfect solution.....
ME!!!!
haha, why me?? there're tons of reason, but i'll just mentioned some important points :
1.) Shin and Chin is just a minor difference, they can still call themselves shin if i'm their lead singer...so, no need to worry bout changing names
2.) As you can see, I perfectly fit into their band. Maybe not in terms of height and music talent, but who cares these days? Computer Effects are getting much improved these days that i can use that to cover up.
3.) Don't I look like a rocker?? or more like a chinese mafia?? lolx
Just Joking!!!
about 2 hours ago, my hair looks something like that....
2 mins ago, here is my brand new look....
SHIT!!!
oh, btw the E-guitar was just for posing purpose only. It wasn't mine. But I did played it. Man, it's so different from Acoustic guitar. Have to get used to the distortion, and some other effect, like wahwah, flanger, phasor....
Though I've gained alot of experience and knowledge in this 4 years, but I've earned it by trading alot of precious stuff. I miss out alot which I could've have it if I'm still in Malaysia, for example hanging out with my hommies, and family. I've missed out almost every single celebration/festival. Besides, though it's relatively cheaper to study in Germany than other European/American countries, but they still paid alot for me to reach this far. I'm more than gladful, and as I've mentioned before, though I had my disappointed moments, but I'm glad that finally everything is on it's right path. Here comes the critical part, because a single mistake I make will cost me a delay, which is unbarable because I don't feel like using my parent's money anymore. My mom hav to pospone her retirement just because I had a delay in my studies. But believe it or not, it's actually very normal that students here don't grad on time. It's not about failing, because the 3 years duration syllabus doesn't include the internship, and some other time consuming thingy, which is mandatory. On average, a normal student will take 7 sem. I took 8(and hopefully not more), but anywayz, I'm glad I had a chance to do my intern here.
Of course, it doesn't sound as sad as it should. The experience I've gained, regardless of personal life or in technical aspects, it's way beyond expectation and I don't think I would've had it if I were to stay back home. Speaking about the experience gained, firstly it's the fighting for survival during early stages in Germany. I mean it's not that I'm dumped in a isolated island and I have to hunt for food or something, but fighting to settle down. I came here without having a place to stay before hand, and I have to search for rooms here during arival, with no knowledge in German language, no one to pick me up from the airport or so, nothing. The only help was some addresses of some Youth Hostel. So I had to put up a few nights there. Semester had already began so the student hostels are fully occupied, while I don't have the information on how to get a private room here. It was tough, and with a return ticket that I'm holding, I actually thought of giving up and go home way even before course started. Then when accomodation is settled, then comes the formal documents, visa renewal, studies, and so many other things. I will definately make a more detail post on the things I've gone through here, but I'll do that after I finished everything, so I'll have a more complete report.
The point is, I felt I've grown up more or less. But during the growing up process, I actually missed out alot. The first time I met my parents in Ireland after 1 year in Germany, I just thought how come their hair are getting more white than ever. I actually almost cried the moment when i hug my mom @ the bus stop outside my bro's apartment. During the trip, my mom is as commanding as ever, while my dad is as slack as usual. Despite having some unpleasent moments in the trip due to my parents, I actually missed them after they left back to Malaysia. Luckily not long after they return, I also return to Malaysia. But then again it was jsut like a 2 months stay back home, and when I'm back to "hell", again the tough life.
Hey I know graduating is normal. Graduating abroad is normal, and it happens to many of you. But you can never understand my feeling of almost reaching the finish line. I'm not saying that what you'll have gone thru is not as bad as I did, no intention of comparing. Just that, I really want to share this with you guys, or even if nobody reads this, I felt better after blogging, I'm sure Jess knew how blog can cheer someone up more or less.
Anywayz, thanks Jessica for the comments. I know writing song doesn't require much talent if compare to inspiration. The only problem is that I don't have both lolz, plus the lazyness and slackness of my own personality, I think I'll do this after I grad. " I need inspiration, not just another negotiation".
Ok, the last update was right before March ended. I mentioned bout some of my job stuff. Here're some follow up. I'm working on my second task, which is much harder than my first task. I am given 3 solar panel(which was 10 years old) and it's charge control circuitry. I am suppose to come out with something. So I thought since my main task was battery charge management. So why not implement it. Here's the thing, my previous task only uses a stand-alone battery charger IC, which is powered by a 5V supply, and the task wasn't really that hard, but of course it started up hard because I have no knowledge bout battery technology. It has alot to do with Power Electronics, which is a Masters subject in our University. About my second task, it contains a boost converter, a battery fuel gauge, microcontoller and a battery charger ICs. It is Solar powered, which is controlled by a microcontroller. I have to build up the circuit, of course first by drawing the schematics, then PCB board layout, then soldering the parts onto the board, then microprogramming, testing, and i suppose that's all. Though it's not an easy task, but i find it fun. Recently I've been staying in Office till 6 or 7pm just to complete the board. Working is freaking fun for me now.
Remember I mentioned how stressed I was during mid Feb/March due to exam + work? And now, I proudly announced that out of the 3 subject I took, I passed 2 with a good result, aka the 1.x series edition. 1 more still unknown. For those who still don't know, our GPA system is different, with 1.0 the best grade and 5.0 worst. Normally I don't feel as excited as this time whenever I get good results, but it's different this time. Firstly, it is because one of the subject is Control Technique, which is the 2nd hardest paper in my entire Bachelor program, and secondly because with such limited time, and due to work, I am still able to score. Btw, I am not showing off my supremacy here. Godfather, dun shoot me ok?? I am just too happy to share. Furthermore, with those 2 results, and hopefully the 3rd to be good, I can finally announce that I am graduating very soon!! Though we don't have first class second class system, but I am still in the range of good result. Dad, Mom, though at 1 point, I really disappointed you, but I am back on track!!! Thanks for supporting me to study here. I learned alot, really alot.
Everytime Gabe chat with me, he'll sure asked me if I already got a gal gal. Haha, NOPE, NOPE. I am officially still bachelor, and soon getting a bachelor degree. lolz. Not interested in anyone now, and not interested to find out if I'm still interested in anyone or not. Lolz, just let it be natural la. I still have long way to go. Career first, with a stable income then I can focus on building a family. I don't want my parents to be the one supporting my girlfriend. I experienced the life of saving every bit of limited pocket money just to get presents, and i can tell you it is very suffering. But of course, I traded it with sweet memories, so it's all worth it.
Btw, I added the chatbox again, since it has been removed for quite some time already. So, can kepoh there if malas to comment.
2moro, Badminton day again!!!
Oh I know I mentioned before that I would update some on my travelling, and some pics, but i know i fail to fulfill it. Sorry. I am really freaking busy focusing on my work and the remaining stuff to settle before I can grad.
Stay tuned ya!
For your info, I didn't receive any material stuff except extra pocket money from Daddy and Mommy(I mean really EXTRA in EUROS! multiply by 5 man!!) When those arrived, I had thought of doing a mass shopping, but in the end I decided to save up my money for my great Graduation holiday trip. I'll come to that in my next few posts. So then what exactly makes my burfday so good?? --- Meeting with people!!
I had my main celebration on Saturday 5th April. A few of us Malaysian had a buffet lunch in a town called Essen(means eat/food btw). What a perfect place for food outing eh?? If you said it in German it would be...wir essen in Essen. lolz. Saukool!! Ok, a lil bout it, it's a Chinese/Mongolian/Thai/Jap restaurant. The boss is a hongkee, and we joked and teased each other so much in Cantonese. The atmosphere is like a KL hawker stall but in a 5 star decorated restaurant. They have a very very wide variety of food, which is why it's the best chinese buffet I had. Actually 2nd best because the buffet I had in Scotland even had SHARK FIN SOUP!!! lolz probably just flour. Had a 4 hours chat, which is the most enjoying part. Well, Malaysian love to gather and gossip right???
The others were like dinner dinner dinner. I had dinner on 7th, 8th and 9th. With different companion. This is great. More gossiping. lolx. Nah most importantly it's because everyone made an effort to entertain me during my burfday period.
Then comes the wishes. I even had a special post dedicated by DaGodfather™. What could I asked for more?? My aunt from HK gave me e-card. My dad and mom were really jokers this time. My dad emailed me in GERMAN, and obviously it's from babelfish or google. My mom send me e-card too. Here's the most amazing part. She is a total NOOB in computer stuff, but yet she can send me e-card. 2ndly, She's a strict and serious person, but she made a joke out of my burfday e-card. Anywayz, Mom Dad just wanna let you know I luv you always, though I know you won't see this blog. Thank you Kelsen, Sheng Wa, Jessica, Wenni, Kah Weng, Pai Ling, Jimmy, Chern, C@rldaSmart, Oli, Khian Foo, Chih Shun, Larnee, Thars, Shan, Kee Hwee, Pei Tze, Hock, Joan, Brother Seng(my dailou), Danny, Boyana, Liran, Kah Chew, Adrian, Thomas, Daddy Mommy, Aunt Maggie, Terrene, Professor Maier and Facebook.
Oh why professor Maier?? and Who's he?? Trust me, He doesn't know me at all. He didn't wish me happy burfday either. He's my Control Technique lecturer and it's one of those killer subject. And I passed with a score of 1.7, another 1 series in my pocket. Haha thanks for such a wonderful burfday present. Anywayz, thanks peeps for all the wishes, and for those that I've missed out, I'm really sorry bout it.
I luv my friends, all of you.
Should I bother about other people's stuff?? Well hell yeah!! Coz it affects me indirectly!!! I get blamed for not replying important messages. Hey peeps, do you know the use of a cellphone?? Is to be reachable at all times. Hey peeps, do you know why people pay so much for a better cellphone service provider just to get better coverage in order to be able to send and receive calls/sms all time?? Do you know why they even have different categories of cellphone such as consumer, business usw!
Yes I do understand that telephone bills are expensive. I don't expect a person who wants to chat wif me to call me all the time. I luv IM, trust me. But dude, if you have something so urgent, yes you still can use MSN to notify me. But if you noticed I don't reply for long time, it means most likely i am not available in MSN at the moment. You can call me or sms me. If it's urgent but no need immediate notification, you can always send email...
Sighz, I really felt sorry for free mail service provider such as hotmail, gmail, yahoo mail for expending their service from time to time, but yet people don't appreciate it! And one more thing, do you trust people who put away/busy on MSN? Yes i know some people still follow the rules. But sometimes you have to know that we can possibly forget to change our status, or it could also happen that suddenly your AVG antivirus update itself and restart without notification, which then you'll start your MSN in a default status.
If you can't reach that person just because you IM him/her, and don't get a reply, please go think for yourself who's fault it is. Don't shoot people without thinking!! and don't assume that everyone has internet connection all the time!!!!
I talked about how human glorify their past? Some people move on easily and not stuck in the past. While for me, I do all the time. Have you watched "Music and Lyrics"?? I'm something like that Alex Fletcher guy in the movie except that my so-called former glory is different.
I had a wonderful life. Not to show off, but I can say from primary school till end of secondary school, I had alot of glory moments. I wasn't the top student in the class in primary school because in a chinese school, you have to be really smart to be top in the class. However, I was one of the popular guy around coz I was unintentionally being selected as the Head Prefect despite being one of those naughty boy. I was the champion in badminton for 2 consecutive year and got 2nd runners up during my final year. I was the school team in badminton. I represented the school in a brass band competition.
In secondary school, the first 3 years, I was top of the class and almost got top 5 of the whole form in Form 1 in academic. I lag abit in form 4 and 5 but still maintain to be the top 5 in the class. I hold a commitee post in Computer Club and Head of Graphic Department in Editiorial Board. Although lag of freedom, I still have a wonderful first love during secondary school. I am still amazed with myself that I get to maintain that relationship for more than 7 years on and off though it's finally over now. I've moved on, but I still keep wonderful memories with me. I was born to have a good memory, not to remember stuff for the exams, but I can remember all the good memories I had. I am proud that I have such made such good friend in Primary School and Secondary School. Chui Kean, Sein Hon, Julian, Lloyd, Kelsen, Gabe, Sheng Wa, Ah Beng and many more. I regretted that I did not have good relationships with opposite sex because I was a shy guy, and I am still shy.
It wasn't as glory as it was during my College life. However, I enjoyed it so much because I finally had the freedom i wanted. I had a bunch of wonderful classmates, the sj4pians. This was the first time in my study life that I had such united classmates. I stayed out of my house and there's where I get all my freedom. Although it wasn't far from home, but I still more or less to be independent. I had some genius friend, which one of them was my ex-roommate. 2 of them already persuing their PhD @ the age of 23!!!
Those were my former glory. Although I have my glory moments in Germany, it will be glorify maybe in the future. I can't seem to talk about those present moments so often.
Anyway this post is just to fill up my boredom in office. Recently I've been dreaming of those moments, especially in the month of April which is one of those best times around. Nevertheless, I enjoy my life now too. I've 2 sessions of badminton already after 10 years not touching the racket, and all my skills are slowly coming back. I wanted to write a song, a sad song. But I'm still stuck with the melody. As for the lyrics, I plan to ask kelsen to write it for me since his mandarin is way way way way way better than me. Why do I choose mandarin?? simply because they're more suitable for sad songs lolz!!!
After commenting on Jessica's post on speed test, I was really not satisfied with my result so i decided to challenge it again...n hahahaha this what i've got!!!
Btw i found a trick to manupulate the results...so basically this result is not accurate at all!!