I guess I have left this place dead again. Anyway, I really lack enthusiasm in blogging recently. Not that I've been xbusy but just no mood to blog. But I will from time to time share my updates and emotions here.
I wanna write about Universal Studio, but I'll leave that to the next post.
Rather, I'll sum up some updates here.
I have finished all my technical modules and left one non-technical module which is on this Saturday. But, as I've mentioned, it doesn't weight much to my total GPA and the exam only takes up 30% of the course, hence I'm not too concerned bout it. Overall, grades aren't too bad and still a few pending results. Just hope i don't screw them up.
Well, the good news first. I have officially been accepted to conduct my internship/thesis with Bosch in Reutlingen, Germany. I don't think I need to intro about Bosch, as everybody knows the company. Yeah the one making drills. Right now my only concern is the visa and hopefully nothing screws me up. I can't tell much about the benefits I'm gonna get, kinda confidential, but i can say Bosch treats even foreigners really damn good!
That's for the good side. The not-so-good side is that, my days in Singapore are almost over for the time being. Been here almost 10 months, and have lots of nostalgic moments and Singapore in general gave me a really good time overall. Read carefully, Singapore as in the country, still have some negatives towards the people here though I have some "good native friends". Shouldn't talk much about them though, some eyes are looking at this post.
Anyway, the Singapore experience. I still remember my first day was kinda screwed up. I took a cheap bus down, and was kinda conned by the bus driver. I don't blame him, i just blame my noobness. I was told to stop at the Singapore immigration as my uncle will come and take me, but i was so tired i slept and when i woke up I asked the bus driver if it's already singapore. He told me yeah yeah! So i took my luggage down and scanned through the passport check, and then called my uncle. Then only to find out that I'm still in Johor, blardy hell! The last time i came to singapore was 2005, and i forgotten we have to go thru 2 customs! lol. wat a way to start!
Then we were scared off by our program director, as he shows the statistics of failure in the past, and some killer subjects, and the intensiveness of this course. And at that moment, I was seriously feared off. You can't blame me for the fear though, as we malaysians are told that the Singapore education standard is super duper high. Additionally, it is a twinning program between Singapore and TUM, one of Germany's elite Uni in Applied Science and Engineering. and then the course started around august. just a few days later, 1 quit the course. Lol! are you shivering already?? lolx!!! that's how i felt and i'm afraid i will be the weakest in class knowing that my classmates are all elite students or experienced worker. One from Intel 3 years exp in US, one 9 years Digital IC Designer, one few years exp in Avago(HP), one already obtained an MBA, and whole list of them. Among the 30 students who enrolled in my class, I guess I'm the only one that graduates from an unknown University in Germany.
Now it came to an end, only 25 students left in my class. And I'm quite at the top average among them though. Felt surprised? I felt surprised too. Let me tell u the reason. NTU standard is pretty low compared to Germany. I don't know if it's higher than Malaysia or not as I've never been into any local uni, but definitely easy to pass. Another reason is that, those who were in the industry before find it difficult to switch back to study mode, especially that the course is running at a fast pace, i.e. 2 weeks lectures, then followed by exam. Of course, other reason do count but if i mention those, you people will think I'm too cocky. But as a matter of fact, I'm just giving my humble judgement. Anyway whatever! My main point is that, some group of people seem strong in the outside, but are actually weak! Some hypocrites in my class, some selfish gangs, and overall sux! The most humble guy in my class is an indonesian and he's the smartest of all i felt. So conclusion is, quality people are humble.
Anyway I still have to work hard for some of those subjects. I remember staying in campus till 11pm everyday in the library or lab just to complete my studies or lab work. I remember we had to pack some canteen food and eat on the bench outside the classroom because the canteen is super packed. Those were the days and i hope it will be behind me from now on.
I have too much to talk about the 10 months here in Singapore. I can't simply type and type as I'm losing my "stamina" too. Anyway, the main part that really made me happy was my baby T's visit to Singapore. The first time was when She came down for Christmas. We went Orchard, Suntec City, Esplanade, City Hall, Raffles Place, Chinese Garden, and many more. Took loads of pictures and was a super damn good trip. It was also our first real trip together overseas. The second visit was a surprise one. She totally caught me about it. She kept it so tight that I can't even feel she's hiding this trip from me. On a Friday night when I was in Chinatown with my college friends having our pre-CNY gathering, suddenly she called and told me that she's reaching soon. I was like, c'mon don't joke with me, and then the happy ending - she was really in Singapore. She got me a padini sling bag, and made me a wonderful valentines card too. We had tony romas for dinner, but this time we didn't tour much. 3rd time visit was in March, and we went to Sentosa Island as our main agenda. Went to the underwater world, and cruise around the beach, was great! I always wanted to walk along the beach with her. The last visit was 2 weeks ago, and we went Universal Studio, which i will post it up soon.
Now that i'm leaving Singapore "soon", I really kinda miss what Singapore have gave me. Maybe I'll do a summary of Singapore soon, again soon. Yeah when i have the mood!
Exam is over. Now, provided i pass every subject, I am left with only one subject, which will commence next week, for another 3 weeks. Then I'm done with all the exams! I mean those technical subject, while there're still some cross discipline module that have to be completed. One of them will be 2moro, but those ar the so-called "bochap" subjects.
Anyway, it was pretty much a boring night for me as exam was over and yet i have nothing to do. No sports, no new movies to watch, and sick of games. I spent most of my time chatting in MSN.
well, facebook is a place where people share their feeling, pass their free time, keep in touch with long lost friends and a place to post up those freaking old school pictures. I was the victim recently where Jason posted up some of those nerdy harry-potter style glasses look which is kinda nice actually to have those flashbacks. But i had much more flashbacks after looking at those pics.
It's obviously related to baby. I freshly remember how we started as it happened during this time around 9 years back. We were in form 4, and we did rancangan membaca together along with another 2 friend. I was surprised that she remembered my bday, and she actually got me a bday present. one and only. well, hard to believe but actually i already had feelings for her for quite a long time, just din't bother to tell anybody except Kel. As there were too many important dates around that period, i prefer to say that it didn't start on a specific day, rather a specific week. but officially, we prefer to have 9th april as our anniversary day, as it was the day where i confessed my feelings for her. But i was quite an idiot to tell her that i was just confessing, but have no intention. Just wanna let her know how i feel. I lied to her. 3 days after, I asked her to be my girlfriend. and the answer was yes. hahhaa..happiest day of my life, at least one of it. The weirdest thing i ever did that day was, saying "thank u thank u" when she agreed to be my gf. She was like, why thank her? she didn't do anything hahaha. Yeah, weird. No more thank u. SUch a geek!
yeah that's bout the beginning of the love story....sweet....
Anyway, it was pretty much a boring night for me as exam was over and yet i have nothing to do. No sports, no new movies to watch, and sick of games. I spent most of my time chatting in MSN.
well, facebook is a place where people share their feeling, pass their free time, keep in touch with long lost friends and a place to post up those freaking old school pictures. I was the victim recently where Jason posted up some of those nerdy harry-potter style glasses look which is kinda nice actually to have those flashbacks. But i had much more flashbacks after looking at those pics.
It's obviously related to baby. I freshly remember how we started as it happened during this time around 9 years back. We were in form 4, and we did rancangan membaca together along with another 2 friend. I was surprised that she remembered my bday, and she actually got me a bday present. one and only. well, hard to believe but actually i already had feelings for her for quite a long time, just din't bother to tell anybody except Kel. As there were too many important dates around that period, i prefer to say that it didn't start on a specific day, rather a specific week. but officially, we prefer to have 9th april as our anniversary day, as it was the day where i confessed my feelings for her. But i was quite an idiot to tell her that i was just confessing, but have no intention. Just wanna let her know how i feel. I lied to her. 3 days after, I asked her to be my girlfriend. and the answer was yes. hahhaa..happiest day of my life, at least one of it. The weirdest thing i ever did that day was, saying "thank u thank u" when she agreed to be my gf. She was like, why thank her? she didn't do anything hahaha. Yeah, weird. No more thank u. SUch a geek!
yeah that's bout the beginning of the love story....sweet....
Valentine came early this year, so as my bday. I took a trip back to KL as it's a public holiday for Good Friday in Singapore. Well, 4 days is relatively short, especially on Saturday I went with parents to pay respect to my late grandfather and uncle in Melacca. So there goes half day, and smoke was all over me. Well, I didn't want to waste my time in KL so I was driving like 140km/h average on the journey back.
Nth much to eleborate about the ching ming. I wanna talk about my birthday celebration.
The best gift, and the most beautiful gift, is spending time with my baby
Nth much to eleborate about the ching ming. I wanna talk about my birthday celebration.
The best gift, and the most beautiful gift, is spending time with my baby
I reached home on thursday night and we had our worse Sushi Zanmai ever since we became regular. Nth to talk about, no pictures either as it wasn't great. The great meal was on Friday. and Thank God it's Friday, so we dine in TGI's Friday in Gardens, midvalley.
Initially our plan was to go to the Korean BBQ House for Bday, but we have a movie to catch so we decided to dine in Midvalley. I was so blur that darling suggested "beer ribeye" and i heard "deer ribeye" Huh? waddahell is deer ribeye lolx. Anyway, food was good. the Beer Ribeye rate 8/10 from my view. Darling's fish wasn't that great though. As for dessert, we went to Paddington's House of Pancake for a nice pancake meal. Great!
Some pics for appreciation.
Then we went on to watch Clash of Titans 3D in Signature Gardens Premier Class. First time in that cinema which wasn't such a pleasant experience and the movie wasn't that great though. Maybe it wasn't meant for 3D.
Here's Mr. and Mrs. Doug in action! lolx
We still manage to get to Korean BBQ House though the next day. Food was good, with Gabriel and newbie Jessie joined us for the meal. Great Company, and had a good laugh. The boss was funny, and it's where we learnt that the sheep escaped, the pig is pregnant and Gabe's crocodile is shy lolx.
After the meal, it's not over yet as Sheng Wa, Dave and Lloyd joined us for starbucks hangout. It's my fave Starbucks outlet in SS2. Gabe treat us all a drink with his Starbucks voucher and that's my Birthday gift from him. Thanks Bro. Jessie, which i knew only that day gave me black forest cake slice for my bday. Thank u...appreciate it.
Thats all for the weekend. As for my birthday gift from darling, it's a real special one. And I love it so much. It's a facial wash set as she know I always lack of confidence due to my face condition. She got me those from Face Shop, and I love it so much. She's such a caring person, OMG I'm so in love with her. She's the best thing ever happen to me.
Its really getting on my nerve already. From my classmates to the strangers, everybody just annoy me with this. THE SILENT MODE!!! More precisely, is the under-use of silent mode of the cellphone. Look, we as engineers spent so much effort to design the ultimate "silent mode" with vibration so that users don't have to turn off their phone yet not disturbing the people around in places where silence is gold. For example when u're in a bus where most of us would love to have a nice peaceful sleep, and u can contact whoever via sms and all u need is just an effortless act to keep ur phone silent. For nokia(and i believe for other as well), all u need to do is hold ur hash key for 3 seconds and wallaaaa, it's silent. Hey idiots!!! Do u know the vibration come from a transformer inside ur phone which is few times the size of the core of the phone, which is the microcontroller. without the transformer, your phone can even be the size of your thumb idiot!!! so, please appreciate the vibration mode and silent mode by using it appropriately!!!
It's just so annoying, same as some of my classmates, who themselves are engineers but just don't know how to turn to silent mode during classes. It's not accidentally or what, this people just so inconsiderate!!
Thats it, my goal now is to invent a silent mode detector, and install them on places like bus or cinema. It detects devices which are not in silence, and send an intensify signal to the phone, and when the power of the signal is so great and keep amplifying, it will heat up the battery and eventually blow the phone up! If the phone owner is lucky, he'll just have to buy a new phone. If not, RIP!!!! FUCK!!!! I AM SICK OF U!!! DON"T MESS WITH ENGINEERS!
It's all about badminton these days for me in Singapore. Just like the good old days in Kuen Cheng Primary Skul. well after going thru a 12 years cycle I am slowly discovering my badminton passion and form again.
Today I had a 1 hour game and it was a sudden plan to have badminton. I was kinda lucky to be able to book a court last minute though only 1 hour slot left. And it was such a rush as we finish lecture at 3.20pm and only have bout 40 minutes to get home, get my rackets and accessories, and rush to the court. Was late by about 10 minutes but since we're playing singles today so it's not a big deal to lose 10 minutes as we old folks will get tired in no time.
Being there first, I was stretching, and waiting for my friend to arrive. A group of youngsters, in their secondary skul level, wanted to play with me as they spotted a golden opportunity to play despite not having a court. Well initially it was me playing with 2 fellas while the 3rd guy just sat on the bench. When my friend arrive, we played doubles and we won one match lost one. After that it was purely singles and the bencher came in to play.
I stroke with him first, and then we play match. Wow, i discovered that I am way amateur compare to him. The game lasted only around 20 mins and I lost 21-4 21-8. Kena tapao!. Haha, only soon to learn that he represented Singapore before in youth tournaments. I was like woosh!!! No wonder. And he's freaking damn humble! Good kid and he ask for a next game sometime next week. Woosh, cool. this time I am not gonna get beaten with that score.
Of course the scoreline doesn't need to be this way though the outcome will still be the same. I will definitely lose to him but i lost badly because i was in serious fatigue today and still feeling pain on my left knee, not to mention my broken toe nail i got from last few weeks that hasn't fully recovered. Yes, it is an excuse, but i am proud to be a loser as I've lost to someone more talented and energetic.
Badminton Rox!
Today I had a 1 hour game and it was a sudden plan to have badminton. I was kinda lucky to be able to book a court last minute though only 1 hour slot left. And it was such a rush as we finish lecture at 3.20pm and only have bout 40 minutes to get home, get my rackets and accessories, and rush to the court. Was late by about 10 minutes but since we're playing singles today so it's not a big deal to lose 10 minutes as we old folks will get tired in no time.
Being there first, I was stretching, and waiting for my friend to arrive. A group of youngsters, in their secondary skul level, wanted to play with me as they spotted a golden opportunity to play despite not having a court. Well initially it was me playing with 2 fellas while the 3rd guy just sat on the bench. When my friend arrive, we played doubles and we won one match lost one. After that it was purely singles and the bencher came in to play.
I stroke with him first, and then we play match. Wow, i discovered that I am way amateur compare to him. The game lasted only around 20 mins and I lost 21-4 21-8. Kena tapao!. Haha, only soon to learn that he represented Singapore before in youth tournaments. I was like woosh!!! No wonder. And he's freaking damn humble! Good kid and he ask for a next game sometime next week. Woosh, cool. this time I am not gonna get beaten with that score.
Of course the scoreline doesn't need to be this way though the outcome will still be the same. I will definitely lose to him but i lost badly because i was in serious fatigue today and still feeling pain on my left knee, not to mention my broken toe nail i got from last few weeks that hasn't fully recovered. Yes, it is an excuse, but i am proud to be a loser as I've lost to someone more talented and energetic.
Badminton Rox!
I guess its impossible to escape from this topic, which is why in the title i put a number 1 there as it will have more on this.
Most of my classmates be it in Germany or in Singapore thinks that i have the money to spend just because I'm abroad. Let me tell u what, those who know me well will know that I'm not rich neither is my family. Both my parents are teachers, which are government servant, which as all of u know in our country the pay is very low. Yes I stayed in a condo, not because my parents want a luxurious life, but due to a series of house break-in and nearly cause the life of my dad, they decided to get a low-cost condominium. But low-cost condominium is not so low cost actually, as have to pay maintainence every month which is not cheap at all. Yes, it doesn't guarantee a better safety, but at least through statistics it is safer than terrace house.
As for the studying aboard part, most of them think my parents have the money since both my bro and I studied abroad. But u must know, my parents sacrifice all their income for our education. As they are teachers and they way they were brought up, the primary priority is education. The dumped all the money in our education, which is why i am still capable of studying in Singapore now. My bro is slightly better as he is smart and hard working, able to reduce the burden by getting scholarship. I am not so capable, and not so hard working but still doing well in my studies to ensure that my parents money are not wasted.
Thats us, so please people change your perspective on me! I am not RICH at all. I do have a couple of "expensive" gadgets such as my earphone and that is because i save up by having less outings and food. I am given a fixed pocket money per month to spend, and i dont spend all as i will save up for all these once in a bluemoon.
Some people don't have the money, but they want to spend on all these. They take from parents, which they over estimated the parent's saving and income. Of course, parents love their kids nowadays that they are just willing to squeeze all their money to buy iphone for their kids. Nothing wrong with loving your kids. But the thing is, by spending on all these luxurious goodies, it will soon develop a habit among the kids. One day, they will have to be independent and then they will start spending in debts.
Car is another issue. I don't blame Malaysians for having the mind set that they need to get a car as soon as they work, and get foreign made car as we know what kinda quality it is to have a local made. Second hand car is even worse. But sometimes, what you need doesn't mean you can have. This is where u have to start thinking of your capabilities. Who wouldn't like to have a conviniency? But the world is like that, like it or not. If you can't afford it why force the way out???
I am not critisizing anyone in particular or what. These are all collection of experience with people around me and their story, from all different ages and different background. Money is always gonna be an issue no matter how rich u are coz u will spend even more when ur rich until u reach ur limit. But just be careful where you spend on. Be aware what you're capable of. I don't think you need an iphone to survive in this world.
Most of my classmates be it in Germany or in Singapore thinks that i have the money to spend just because I'm abroad. Let me tell u what, those who know me well will know that I'm not rich neither is my family. Both my parents are teachers, which are government servant, which as all of u know in our country the pay is very low. Yes I stayed in a condo, not because my parents want a luxurious life, but due to a series of house break-in and nearly cause the life of my dad, they decided to get a low-cost condominium. But low-cost condominium is not so low cost actually, as have to pay maintainence every month which is not cheap at all. Yes, it doesn't guarantee a better safety, but at least through statistics it is safer than terrace house.
As for the studying aboard part, most of them think my parents have the money since both my bro and I studied abroad. But u must know, my parents sacrifice all their income for our education. As they are teachers and they way they were brought up, the primary priority is education. The dumped all the money in our education, which is why i am still capable of studying in Singapore now. My bro is slightly better as he is smart and hard working, able to reduce the burden by getting scholarship. I am not so capable, and not so hard working but still doing well in my studies to ensure that my parents money are not wasted.
Thats us, so please people change your perspective on me! I am not RICH at all. I do have a couple of "expensive" gadgets such as my earphone and that is because i save up by having less outings and food. I am given a fixed pocket money per month to spend, and i dont spend all as i will save up for all these once in a bluemoon.
Some people don't have the money, but they want to spend on all these. They take from parents, which they over estimated the parent's saving and income. Of course, parents love their kids nowadays that they are just willing to squeeze all their money to buy iphone for their kids. Nothing wrong with loving your kids. But the thing is, by spending on all these luxurious goodies, it will soon develop a habit among the kids. One day, they will have to be independent and then they will start spending in debts.
Car is another issue. I don't blame Malaysians for having the mind set that they need to get a car as soon as they work, and get foreign made car as we know what kinda quality it is to have a local made. Second hand car is even worse. But sometimes, what you need doesn't mean you can have. This is where u have to start thinking of your capabilities. Who wouldn't like to have a conviniency? But the world is like that, like it or not. If you can't afford it why force the way out???
I am not critisizing anyone in particular or what. These are all collection of experience with people around me and their story, from all different ages and different background. Money is always gonna be an issue no matter how rich u are coz u will spend even more when ur rich until u reach ur limit. But just be careful where you spend on. Be aware what you're capable of. I don't think you need an iphone to survive in this world.
Muahahahaha, I spend so much time reviving this blog with the new layout and stuff, but i didn't update much lolx...
hahaha and i see spammers are getting more and more these days, well i thank them for spending their time spamming blogs eventhough i noe most of them come from adware and viruses.
anyway this post won't be long either as i just wanna tell u guys that i'm still pretty much alive and living life to the fullest....but of coz now its more like 90% studies and 10% slacking....so nothing much to live life max....
I'll be Back!
hahaha and i see spammers are getting more and more these days, well i thank them for spending their time spamming blogs eventhough i noe most of them come from adware and viruses.
anyway this post won't be long either as i just wanna tell u guys that i'm still pretty much alive and living life to the fullest....but of coz now its more like 90% studies and 10% slacking....so nothing much to live life max....
I'll be Back!
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