Life Goes On...

Salam..

I have been procrastinating for more than 1 week! Haha.. No posts, I didn't reply my FS comments or messages, haven't opened facebook for almost 2 weeks, YM invisible, and the only thing I check while online-ing is my email n Google Reader.. So, it's about time for a new post ait?

Still, haven't quite the drive to write too much, just that last week my uncle and his family came from Perak and the next day we all went to another uncle of mine's house for his son's wedding ceremony.. Didn't snap much, but I like this pic :

My cousin.. So manja la dis boy, and yet so bright! =)

Then, since yesterday, the trainees had to undergo our Kursus Induksi for two days.. Hehe.. We even went to the reactor today.. Haha.. But didn't snap anything, coz it's prohibited.. But will post more about it later, right now I'm off for a movie! Later k.. But before I go, this is what Dilla made for me during one of the slots :

A paper crane, but in this case, a tissue crane! LoL..

Thanks for reading!
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t i r e d

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Bermati-matian hari ini
Cuba membuat sesuatu di luar kemampuan
Tapi akhirnya berjaya
Lalu tersenyum puas
Tapi tidak lama
Kerana ketakprihatinan seorang manusia
Yang hanya memikirkan dirinya
Diri tidak meminta dipuji
Tidak sekali-kali
Cukuplah dengan memahami
Jasad letih, kepala apatah lagi
Cukuplah dengan tersenyum manis
Tapi sayang, itu tidak terjadi
Hanya kata-kata sinis nan tajam
Yang pantas membuat air mata menitis
Tak fahamkah betapa diri ini sedih?

Maaf, diri ini bukan sempurna
Maaf, diri ini hanya manusia
Maaf, diri ini bukan bertulangkan besi
Maaf, diri ini hanya insan yang lemah

. . . m a a f . . .

ITEX

Salam..

It's been a week already since I've went to ITEX, but a promise is still a promise right? Hehe.. I've drafted parts of it, only I didn't quite have enough time to finish it off.. Nevertheless, let's take a visit down memory lane, shall we (that is, before I forget d details... lol..)

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ITEX

Actually, I would never have known about this event if my friend Nad hadn't sms me,

rina, jom pegi KLCC weekend ni?

eh? jauhnya.. de pape ke nak gi sana? Kinokuniya eh? ;-)

ITEX - International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition! Nak tengok ktorg punya part ada masuk x..

....and that practically sums up our reason to head there.. So, with excited hearts, we braved the full LRT and putra trains to get to the 'Sun'..

Of course, with Nad, food is a must. Lol.. So, after meeting at Kinokuniya, with Nad bagging a few books (or was it one only??) including the Sophie Kinsella (is it the right spelling, I wonder.. Haha.. Sorry if it's mistaken, Shopahilic fans..), we went straight for a drink downstairs..

And managed to get :

Waffle with banana slices and yam icecream ~ nad's

Peach with conservative vanilla icecream ~ mine!

While eating away, and trading various stories of our internship experience sofar, and discussing those of our friends, told her of the tragic-story-but-somewhat-funny thing that happened.. Wanna know what it is? Haha.. Maybe later.. ;-)

Next, we headed to the convention centre, while snapping away.. Haha.. I just loved taking pictures, which is such a pity considering I don't have a camera.. The only one I have is my vga phone camera, which is not that great, but still, quite dependable. ;-) Hopefully I'll get the camera this time around.. lol..

Believe it of not, this was a candid picture of nad.. Haha.. Just love the perspective.. =)

And tried another for myself, only it did not work quite what I've expected, still, OKla.. ;-)

The Convention Centre

At first, we were quite apprehensive coz there does not seems to be a crowd there.. Did we came at the wrong time?? But then, when we enter the gratefully cool surroundings (did you notice that the rain have been absent for a loooooooong time? It sure is hot..), the sight of people zipping in and out and rushing here and there sooths our nerves.. =) We did come to the right place after all!! Haha..

Another candid photo.. Haha.. Nad would be so furious!! lalalala..


Got our VISITOR stickers and went into the fray..

There was a lot of booths that day, and the pameran was a very educational one.. But one thing that I'm proud of is that we're not clueless when reading all those techie notes and words.. At least we know what the **** the inventor means when he/she describes their process and invention. Snapped a few pics on the posters but dunno if I can post it coz the owner might not approve, so bear with me ok..

Hehe.. Found some infos about hydroxyapatite (it's a type of catalyst..), which to me, is significant because of this one thing, but I'll save that one for later yea.. I firmly hold to the principle,

"You need not unsaid the things you never needed to say in the first place"

~a Yamani proverb (and this Yamani is a fictional one k.. No need to search it up.. Haha..

So I'll only tell when it's fail-proof and sure.. ;-)

Also get to play with some things, as an example, this :

A type of a system that converts what you type directly into Morse code and the receiver which also uses the same system can decipher it directly into words, as opposed to having a personnel listening intently to the beep beep beep all the time.. =)

The people who guarded this particular exhibit were either too tired to ask us not to abuse the thing, or simply laughing at our backs coz it's somewhat childish! Haha.. Still, I like the spontaneity.. Lol.. =)

Then, had some cornflakes cookies.....

Haha.. We were munching on these...

And these.....

And took our sweet time looking at this one.. =) And take one bite.. It tastes funny yea.. I wonder.....

...Only to found out the last one was made from THIS!!! Haha.. Only that it was made from the biji, not the isi.. =) No wonder it tastes different!

And the first two were made from this! =) Haha..

Is this some type of UFO? Or a fan?

Nah.. It's a solar-powered cooker.. =)

And Nad asks this one question.. "Eh, they said it was used for campers who loves camping and jungle-trekking right? How can we use it when there's no sun? Or when the sun is obscured by the trees??" Hmm.. So that means we have to cook only during daylight? And while we're at it, find a spot that has constant sunlight? Hee.. A pity we didn't ask the inventor that day.. Maybe the thing can store the electricity, coz I'm sure the person has add up all the problems eyh.. Hee..

Stopped by at UM's booth, but couldn't find Hilman.. Hee.. And we were looking through the posters when one of the exhibitors approach us and starts to describe all about his business-for-researchers-learning-tool.. Hehe.. Answered a questionnaire and got a Kit-Kat free! Lol.. Thanks Mr!

Also spend quite some time at UKMs' and met a lecturer of mine.. My Mechanics Design lecturer, in fact.. Apparently she won gold medal for her invention involving fuel cell.. Couldn't remember the full title though.. Haha.. =)

Afterwards, at 3 something, we began to head back to Suria for our late-but-well-deserved-lunch.. After debating over the various choices, we chose Nandos.. =)

My lunch.. Yummy!

And before heading back, managed to grab a few books at Times Bookshop.. =) Almost emptied my purse, but, well, I've stopped myself one time too many, and I'm not going down!

My purchase.. =)

Oh well, it's been quite an experience.. Hehe.. Thanks to Nad for inviting me, and keeping up with my apparent craziness.. ;-) Haha..

And thank you for reading!
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Happy Mother's Day!!!

Salam..

It's Mother's Day today!! Haha.. Happy Mother's Day mom! =) Me and my dad cooked dinner just now and mom just had to sit and eat. LoL.. Sorry, didn't take any pictures though, I was rushing here and there doing the vege and drinks. My dad made the steaks, while I'm in charge of the potato (as d complement to the steak), vegetable (had broccoli btw), mushroom soup and the gravy.. Haha.. Managed to finish everything under 1 and a half hours..

And now, I'm full up. Hehe.. And judging through my mom's wide smile, I know she's happy.

Picture taken at a wedding ceremony of my dad's ex-employee (who also happens to be my mom's friend)..

Anyway, had a really full day today.. Went to ITEX at KLCC Convention Centre (didn't manage to find mr hilman though...), bought a few books, a late lunch and rushes back to prepare d dinner. Will post bout ITEX later k, I'm off to rest for a bit and be ready for tomorrow.. There's a LOT to tell, and I'm glad to say I gain a lot from that visit. Still, let's save it for later yea...

And, as always, thanks for reading!
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One Week Gone..

Salam..

Random view from the windows..

I just couldn’t believe that it’s already been 5 days since I started my internship. Hehe.. The first 3 days were really quite tiring, but slowly adjusting, I’m finally feeling quite alright now.. ;-) Did I mention I was doing a research? Well, it’s coming along nicely, and the only hurdle my partner and I are facing is in the preparation of the sample itself because it’s quite tedious in a sense that we spent 3 to 4 hours daily (well, at least in our first three days) just to weigh it.

Woah, 3 to 4 hours?!!

Yep, that much time is needed because we’re dealing with micron size precision. Of course, even one small dust would have it’s own weight, so you can just imagine how hard it is to get samples weighing just a bit more than that. Nevertheless, after 3 days worth of practicing (and that same amount of days of failed attempts.. Aduh, DPPH ku.. Terbuang camtu je.. LoL), finally today we finished the weighing process in just 1 and a half hours.. Yay! Haha.. Now, we have ample time to rest and relax.. =)

Edited using PhotoDJ.. LoL.. =)

Anyway, one advice to anyone who aspires to further their studies in Masters of PhD, or is interested in becoming a researcher, if you don’t like these sorts of things (I mean spending a LOT of time in preparing samples, doing the same thing everyday, not patient, always want to finish early so tipu-tipu data – I know, I know, sometimes I did it too, LoL – and all), please rethink your choice, because you might regret it in the future.

Anyway, I really like my supervisor. She’s the sort of a person who is gila-gila enough that you won’t feel awkward dealing with her, but still has a dash of severity (and seriousness) especially when doing her work. =) She gives us (my partner and I) a lot of space to be independent and only guides us from time to time especially when it involves the DPPH sample..

DPPH??

Haha.. It’s actually a type of free radical that we use in our experiment. It’s dangerous as much as it’s pretty (anything that is purple is pretty in my standards, LoL, though it depends…). And it’s very expensive (she told us that it’s currently priced at $800 per gram) so we have to be very careful when dealing with it. 2 reasons;

• It’s a free radical – yep, those things you were warned about in mags n books alike because it’s the cause of a myriad of sickness in our body..
• It’s expensive!

Haha.. Still, it’s quite fun to be here. Look forward to weekends starting tomorrow to unwind and relax. Haha.. Wish me luck, guys.. Really want to finish it early because we are already behind schedule as it is..

Will post more later. Thanks for reading..
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Colours, colours... =)

First Day Jitters...

Salam..

Just came back from my first day of industrial training.. Haha.. It's been quite hectic, and informative, but it was not bad for a start. Had briefing, both at the HQ and from my supervisor.. For those who didn't know, I am going for my industrial training at Nuclear Agency Malaysia.. =)

Nuclear?!!

Haha.. I know what comes to your mind, people.. But sometimes, we just don't realize how close it is to us in our life. Just for the record, I won't handle things involving radiation, only prepare samples that we are going to irradiate..

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Well, one thing that I like is that I'm going to be involved in a research. My project deals with antioxidants and honey and durian and manuka and yada, yada, yada.. LoL.. I'll be specific next time so be sure to come back yea.. =p

Things on my desk.. Notice the file? That's what our supervisor gave us for additional information.. LoL.. And the yellow thingie? Sure looks familiar ait? =p

Anyway, me and my partner have a lab to ourselves.. This afternoon we (well, actually me) poked around and played with the equipments.. Hehe.. We'll start the experiment tomorrow.. It surely will be quite a handful, after all, we'll have to handle a LOT of samples and do the testing, still, hope I'll have sufficient time and the drive to complete it all..

The lab we reside in.. =)

Oh well, it's quite a shame that I have a different supervisor than Dilla n Wan, still, I just view this in a positive light. After all, we won't always got what we wanted, right? So, hopefully, me n Raqib (my partner) will get along well. And it's quite a coincidence coz he's a coursemate of my bestfwen Cha at Bintulu.. Hehe.. We'll just wait and see, right?

Me and Wan during our lunch break.. =)

Wish me luck, guys!
And thanks for reading..
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Freedom!!

Salam..

Today marks the day that I've finally finished my exams!!! Hehehe.. Feel so giddy out of a sudden.. LoL.. Anyway, it's quite a relief that it's over, although I do have some regrets regarding the exams, let bygones be bygones, right?

Oh well, Monday next week I'll be starting my industrial training.. =) Am having mixed feeling about that, actually I don't know what to expect. How the culture would be, what is expected of me, what types of work I'll be doing, even down to the clothing I should be wearing..

Haha.. I'm sure a lot of my friends is also feeling the same..


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On another note, right after the final paper about 10 hours ago, I went straight to the Faculty to settle some problems with my industrial training registration.. Rushed and rushed, but didn't managed to get it settled coz our Timb. Dekan is taking a leave today..

Haih, so I have to settle it next week.. Huhu.. Oh well, thankfully my posting is nearby, so hopefully it won't be too much of a problem.. =)

Then, went straight to Jusco Cheras Selatan for lunch and movie.. Haha.. It's been such a long time since I've seen a movie.. =) Thanks Nad, for keeping me company.. ;-)

We watched :



Hehe.. It was okay, not brilliant, but okay.. =) See for yourself and judge it..


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I'll be heading to Ipoh tomorrow.. Had to send my grandmum back to her hometown.. Then, rush back to KL and be ready for industrial training.. Wish me luck! And for those who are still not finished with their exam, all the best!


Thanks for reading!!
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