Monday, January 05, 2015

Time Machine in 2014


Embark into another new year with full of dreams, goals and hopes. 2014 has been great with tight and busy schedules for the first 6 months followed by an ample rest for the remaining half of the year. I am not a wordy person. I like to keep things short and simple. In case if you feel that this post is getting longer, do bear with it as it took months for me to update something in this space. Perhaps, I should consider “updating blog frequently” as my major resolution this year. Here are some major events happened in 2014.

6th Anniversary
I started this blog as a diary concept, a place for me to express my feelings and a short practice for my writing skill. Then, I wrote about my personal lifestyles, families, friends and foods. I like to eat, taking pictures and travelling so I am willing and won’t be stingy in sharing my past experiences with you. Do kindly drop a comment if you have something that you would like to know and I will reply you as soon as possible.

Friends
I strongly believe that a human cannot live alone and we need a companion. Thanks to all my friends (hometown, USM, UTM, hengdais & jimuis) who always did things crazily and remain supportive for the past years especially Phon that has been accompanying me almost every day during my studies. We had meals and outings together as well as supporting each other during our busy schedules.
We celebrated New Year together and had my master project presentation the next day (2 Jan) so it was like a half day break for me.
Our favourite food spot. Dong Seoul, Sutera. I missed this a lot!!!!
Graduated again
Taking master in taught course mode is considered a good choice which you get to attend classes/ lectures/ seminars and you get to do a detailed research project. The good thing is you can complete your studies in 1.5 years (confirm) as long as you passes all the exams, master project presentation and complete the thesis writing. Looking back at my daily planner, master student life (taking taught course) is a real busy business. Imagine you have to attend classes as early as 8am until 1pm, lunch hour might be shorten to 30 minutes because the lecturers would like to extend their classes and rushing to the lab by 2pm to do several testing for your research. Worst case is when the technician is on leave, or the machines are break down/ spoilt, or you need to do the testing equipment bookings 2 months ahead before your actual testing day. So, everything deals with PLANNING. Another thing that I would like to point out is I am doing my master research project solely under a post-doctoral student with guidance under a Professor. I gain a lot of valuable knowledge and experiences when working with both of them. They are very strict with the research results outcome and I have to repeat 3 times for each testing. The course subject syllabuses that I took were slightly different from my previous university (the reason why I chose to study in another university). I am very blessed that I got the MyMaster (MyBrain15) scholarship which my tuition fees was fully waived. Graduation this time was a bit short and rush for me but I am thankful for those who attended and witnessed my less than 1 minute fame on the stage. Thanks to the crazy summer, kok sun and cyg that came all the way from Penang. Thanks to those who attended my graduation day and all the awesome gifts that you gave.
My coursemates. Congratz all!! 
with Phon
The crazy gang... thanks for coming....
Concert
I have always wanted to be a part of SHE concert and I missed their concert in 2013. Never ever gonna miss it again whenever they hold a concert in Malaysia. Thanks to my sister, we managed to buy Hebe concert ticket and got to hear she sang LIVE. It was AWESOME and unforgettable night.

Resolutions/ Goals in 2015
I don’t have any specific plan for this year. I got a job (not MNC) which I feel it is a good start as I get to learn a lot of new things. My colleagues are very friendly and helpful which I couldn’t ask for more. I get to travel again this year and hopefully I get to see the Sakura moment. In the meantime, stay healthy and positive.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Reminiscence 2013

January and February

March
[1] Jang Yee and Alice came to the south so we went to Singapore with WKK. It was a day trip.
Alice, WKK and JY.
[2] Clem went to Singapore so I crossed over again for a short meet up with Clem and Sue plus the civilized engineers. First time visited NUS.
Sue, me and Clem
April
[1] Mid-sem break. Went up north to visit my friends, juniors and seniors.
[2] Got to see fireflies in real life.
[3] Outing with my roomie, Ting Wei.
[4] Her coursemates organized a midnight burfday bash for her and I was involved in the planning. Was so scared that she would feel suspicious as I (pretended) slept early that night.
My ex-roomie, ting wei. Always had our delivery dinner at room while watching Running Man. HeheZ.... 
May
[1] Attended LOSTING concert to support my roomie.
She (d one in blue dress) composed and sang the song. 
[2] Had poster presentation in front of the library in order to fulfil one of my uni subject requirement.
My group-mates. Different ages, hometown and faculty.
June
[1] Had my finals.
[2] Semester break.
[3] Was invited to Mrs. Tan house. Love her chicken curry.
[4] Went to Malacca with SJGC friends.
[5] Met up my hengdais and friends.
Miss having the old-style breakfast.
Before and after...
Dinner with cyg and wks that came all the way from S4.
finally met miko. Pity her...have to work OT. 
Heng dais supper time. Finally.... a complete set.... :D me, IZ, James, Timothy, CK & JoshC
[6] Went to Sungha Jung concert.
[7] Tried Marshall's burger... pardon... not the one from HIMYM...
at Marshall's, Penang
[8] Tried makgeolli.
[9] Thai foodie for jimuis gathering.
Maa Roy Thai Seafood at Krystal Point, Penang.
random shot....
[10] Attended childhood friend's wedding.
[11] Went to Koh Lipe, Thailand.

July
[1] Semester break. Spent quality time with my families.

August
[1] Finally got to celebrate my burfday together with my sis after 6 years.
I think we look alike in this picture. Hehe...
September
[1] Celebrated nephew's burfday.
Found this in his class. HahaZ...
[2] Had Thai food with uni friends.
[3] Shin came Johor with Maggie and tried the mango tower.
October
[1] Attended friends' convo in UTM.

November
[1] Lotsa coursemates' gathering and dinner.
BBQ & Steamboat dinner
Group photo after class. Haha....
Class finished at 6 pm so we had a dinner together.
[2] First time visited uni fruit farm and had durian feast with my coursemates.
[3] Attended senior's (Aaron) wedding. Got to meet heng dais, friends and seniors.
Group photo for USMKKj gang :D Photo credit to JEntol
[4] Attended sista plus one of my F6 kawan graduation day and had relatives gathering.
December
[1] Attended cuzzie wedding.
[2] Outing with my uni friends.
JPO during Christmas Day
Spiciness challenge.

Firefly Valley Leisure Park, Kota Tinggi, Johor

What: Random outing with MEng friends
When: 11 April 2013 
Where: Firefly Valley Leisure Park, Kota Tinggi, Johor
Price: Depending on which package you choose
How to get there: Navigate using Garmin or Waze
Remember to visit their facebook page for latest promotion.
One of the package offered. Pic taken from their fb page.
Direction if you travel from JB. Pic taken from their fb.
My friends and I had a random urge to visit somewhere in Johor during our 1 week mid-sem break and we came across this leisure park in Kota Tinggi. We went there without any detail planning and took around 1 hour drive from Skudai, Johor. We reached around 5pm and strolled around the park. Took our dinner (HALAL) and got to see fireflies across the river by boat. Photo spamming time.....
Entrance verification sticker. Cute~~
Left or right??  
Playground
Healthy Pathway. Reminds me of Running Man. 
Quack quack quack....
our childhood :)
lovely bird home
love birds??
mangroves....
The red building on the right is a Chinese Temple. We rode the boat at there to watch the fireflies.
Chillax..
Me and Kak Ju
Me, Ms Song and Kak Ju
Ms Teh (camera shy) took this picture...
Feeding time. The pellets were given at the entrance.
Water wheel...
Soft shell turtle and also known as 'Labi-labi" in Malay...
Traditional indoor game and music instruments
let the Pro show you how to take a picture. Hehe...
Turkey yo~~
Rabbits
New born rabbit
Feeding rabbits. My first time and it was kinda tickling. Felt scared at first but it got better after that.
Most of the rabbits went to Kak Ju. Haha... Maybe they knew im scared. Haha... Pellets were given at the entrance.
Skeletals of crocodile and tortoise
Dining area...
It's dinner time. [Halal]
I was enjoying the fireflies story by the uncle during the boat ride so I didn't take any pictures during the ride (sorry for that). Anyway, the uncle was very friendly and do remember to visit when you drop by Kota Tinggi, Johor ya. 
Our group photo. Me, Ms Teh, Ms Song and Kak Ju. I miss them.
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