That was fun!

Some say that 10 weeks is just too short. That's how long my industrial training (internship) was and yes it has come to an end. Anyhow, during the past 10 weeks I've made lots of memories, both good and bad, which I'll never forget. Initially I had wanted to post about this weekly but unfortunately internet connection is just lousy around my hostel. Right now, I don't know where to start. There's just so many things to write about. I'm uploading photos to Facebook as I blog...it's taking forever! Yeah blame it on my dial-up connection.

Alright let me start with hostel issues...first, there was the chair. They took the "seat" from our chairs for "repairs" which turned out to be an upgrade. Cushion was added to the chair. Not that it was needed. I'd prefer to have a chair to sit for that 2 weeks the "seat" went missing instead. Next, we were forced to move to another room because the new students were coming in. And guess what...they didn't even give us ample time to move. Coming back to our rooms at 7pm only to find that our door locks were changed! We were lucky that there were still people at the office and we managed to get the new keys. That was a really frustrating situation for us. We then had to move our things in the middle of the night to a hostel located about 10 minutes away and that wasn't the worst part. The hostel was located on top of a hill!!! And so we climbed and climbed in darkness while carrying our heavy luggage. Absolutely inconsiderate towards our situation! We have to work from 8 in the morning and it was so difficult for them to just give us 2 nights to move our things. We're only human and we get tired. Besides, the new students weren't going to come in till a week's time from then. $#$^&@!!! Anyway, I'm not really angry...more towards disappointed actually...

That aside, I've learnt a lot in the 10 weeks working at AMD. I really enjoyed my time there. The engineers at my department are all amazing people. They're very helpful and willing to take the time to explain to us. I can't say that I liked doing everything I did there because some things were tedious and boring. But nevertheless, I'd recommend training there. The thing I liked most about working there is the culture. The environment is very casual and you're given a lot of freedom to do whatever that you want. It all depends on your own sense of responsibility. I will definitely miss going there for training :')

みんなさん 、 ありがとう ございました！

Enough Twitting! It's time for a real post :)

Big Apple donuts..yum

Gosh there are so many things that I'd like to blog about! First of all, main campus' wifi is SO unstable. PMS-ing everyday! Glad there's Twitter for me to rant a little hehe...

Week 7 of industrial training just went by in a blink of an eye. We'll be having our trainee presentation in 10 days time. My supervisor's back in the office after taking mc due to chickenpox and this week Seok Chen's supervisor got chickenpox...so while the world is fighting A(H1N1), here at my training place, we are fighting the chickenpox. Haven't got yours yet? Give me a call. I'll get you an appointment to get infected :p

I wanted to blog about Terminator Salvation but that's like outdated already so I just wanna say...did you see Arnold Schwarzenegger??? I was laughing my head off. Bet you were too haha.. Best cameo ever! Waiting for Transformers now hehe..

Oh ya do you play MouseHunt? Cause if you do, I'd like to introduce MH Demotivational Posters by Adrian Hew. Have a good laugh there :) What? You don't play MouseHunt? Hmm..check it out at http://apps.facebook.com/mousehunt then come back and check out the posters hehe..

One more thing. I've registered for Fluid Mechanics and Polymer Technology as electives for next semester. Still got 3 free units..what should I do with them..language course perhaps??? Hmmm which one...chinese? french? german? spanish? I can't decide... If only there's Japanese next semester.....

That's about it for now. Just really enjoying my training period...both the good and bad sides of it. Will definitely miss it when the semester starts.

LI Week 2

A four day week sure passes by quickly! It's week 2 already. I still haven't got my shoes!!! Aarghh..gotta remind my supervisor again and again... :( As usual, it was tiring sleeping 5 to 6 hours daily and no afternoon nap :p ... I spent the whole weekend sleeping in my comfy bed at home hehe...yea me lazy bum. Overall week 2 was a repeat of week 1 plus I finally got my hands on the machines. It's not too hard once you know how it works..bwahaha... I also started on a small experiment. Don't really think that the method used is very good but we'll see how it goes after a week.

What method? Well, I want something to be dry. The current method used is cleaning with IPA which doesn't seem to be very effective. I'm thinking of using calcium chloride. What do you think? I need feedback...are there any side reactions??? Do you have any other methods of keeping something dry???

Anyway, last week I spent some time talking with the operators and picked up a few things from them. Glad that they're very helpful =D


Reflection Week 2:
Gosh is this how my life would be in the future? Working 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. or later...Becoming sad when it's a 4 day workweek and 3 day weekend cause I can't finish my work. A workaholic's life... >.<

LI Week 1

Started industrial training (LI) last Monday! Woo-hooo!

Week 1 had been satisfying. I learnt new things everyday and was able to do some hands on work. I found my supervisor's job to be quite interesting but very hectic. On paper it's a 8 to 5 job. In reality, it's 8 till you get the job done even if it means getting less sleep or less time for yourself. It's hard to keep up sometimes. I now know how precious weekends are! Haha... In spite of all I've mentioned, the company that I'm working in has a very casual and relaxed environment. I like that a lot :)

From my observation throughout the past 4 days, the work is not directly related to what we have learned at university. The courses provide only fundamental understanding. Things like operating the machines, repairing the machines, making sure the production runs smoothly, design of experiments and inspecting defective samples requires self-study and experience. There was one subject that I took last semester that I found to be very useful - Quality Control & Management. I'm glad I took that subject before going for training.

Several updates on some rants I made previously...Firstly, I've got a new phone! Made my life much easier definitely. Secondly, regarding the hostel, everyone's safe and no problems of accommodation for the next semester. Thirdly, I didn't rant about this one, but yea we can finally move to the main campus' hostel.

For the past week, my friends and I have been driving all the way from Nibong Tebal to the island. We had to wake up early and by the time we reach back after work it's already 7 p.m. On the first day, we actually left the hostel at 5.30 a.m.!!! Zzzz...I know it's crazy but we didn't want to be late especially on the first day knowing that there will be heavy traffic on the Penang Bridge. We arrived at the company at 6.30 a.m. haha...We adjusted our timing. The past 2 days, we left at 6.30 a.m.. Reached there just in time for breakfast before work starts..hehe... I'm really thankful that Kah Huat was willing to drive us everyday. Well, next week onwards we can leave at 7 a.m. instead :) More time to sleep in!


Reflection Week 1:
1. I am considering joining this line of work.
2. R&D is not so bad afterall if it's something that I'm interested in.
3. If I do #1, I would have less time for myself....less Facebook-ing and less Mouse Hunting... O.o
4. I still have more than a year to rethink my options and resolve my addiction to FB and MH :D
5. I want to work in Ipoh.......................................................

Disappointment

Will I get a room in the hostel next semester?

I shouldn't have to worry about that as my finals are starting on Monday. I've better things to worry about. But the lack of information and details just leaves me frustrated. Currently, about 90% of the people I know did not get a place in the hostel for next semester. Most of us have sent in the appeal form but we're being left in a limbo. The most disappointing part is the timing of the announcement. If changes are going to be made, information should have been passed on earlier so that we can prepare ourselves. Now we're heading towards the end of the semester and most will be gone right after the exams. It's downright disappointing.

Current rumours:
1. Current rooms for 4 will be changed to single, double or triple. Only the 2nd and 3rd floor will have 4 person rooms.
2. Ground floor and 1st floor for foreign students, 2nd floor for those involved in sports which leaves only the 3rd floor for normal students like me who make up about 70% of the student population....

That's what I heard from friends who heard from friends who asked the hostel office. Totally disappointed! It's irony really! I'm not going to say the details but this is just ridiculous. To achieve greatness for the future of the students, the students themselves are being forsaken.

It's going to be my final year. To move out for that one miserable year is a total waste of money.

Where are we running?!

Lenny Kravitz - Where Are We Running

Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7
No time
Always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money
So much jibber jabber's
Cloggin' up our soul

Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new Cavalli
Keep the skin tight and the booty in the air
Don't stop the party
The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home

Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

Where you runnin' girl
I see you up there
Oh you up on that stage
You up there
I saw you

Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now


Running out of time!!! Exam starts this Monday and I'm waaaayyyyy behind in my revision. Arghhh..4 papers in a week is just too friggin packed!

On a separate note, those who wish to stay at main campus for industrial training can obtain the application form from the desa office. Hope I can settle my accommodation a.s.ap. *crosses fingers*

Shinkansen Exam

Exam timetable has been confirmed.
It's going to be really packed for me this time =.= .... *dies*

13/4 Monday - 9am
EBB337 Advanced Materials and Composite

15/4 Wednesday - 9 am
EBS323 Pyrometallurgy

16/4 Thursday - 9am
EBB338 Process Control

17/4 Friday - 3pm
EBB 316 Corrosion

23/4 Thursday - 9am
EBB342 Quality Control and Management


Download the timetable here:
http://registry.eng.usm.my/


After exam I'll be going for industrial training in Penang. I'm both excited and sad. Excited cause it'll definitely be a once in a lifetime experience. Sad cause I can't go home... The training starts on the Monday after finals all the way till the start of the new semester so I'm pretty stuck here for the next 3 months. On the bright side, it'll be on the island which isn't too bad I guess. If you're in the area, call me up message me. My phone's got a bit of a problem...you can't hear my voice but I can still hear yours so basically you can still call me up and talk one-sidedly then I'll message you back with my reply haha... Anyway, hopefully I can get my phone fixed or get a new phone before training starts :)

QUEST Crew for ABDC!

That's America's Best Dance Crew :D

The finale has arrived and yea I'm definitely supporting Quest Crew!

Depressed

It's been a while since I've felt like this. Don't think I'd be fine for a while. But don't worry. I'll always try to put on a smile when I'm around people even though deep inside I'm anywhere but near a smile.

I guess I never learn. Placing all my hope on people only to be disappointed and torn apart. Yea, I'm a broken down car right now. Waiting for the mechanic to arrive but don't think I'll ever be the same again. I can be fixed but even Humpty-Dumpty won't look the same after you've glued him back together right?

Anyway, if I didn't tell you what's going on...don't feel bad about it like you're not my friend. You are my friend, believe me. It's just that I tend to keep things to myself.

Sigh...got 2 tests on tomorrow but totally not in the mood for studying. HELPPP!!!

Sinking...drowning...I've turned my blog into a sad space once again. Don't be surprise if I told you, I've thought of killing myself. But don't worry about it either, cause I don't think I'd do such a thing......maybe......God knows...yes I know, you'll tell me it's not worth it....but I just want to end my pain. One thing's for sure though, is that where I am now is the last place I want to be. Right now, I just want to be back home, curled up in my bed and never come back.

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again.

I’m Going Kame Hame Ha with Dragonball Evolution

Giving Son Goku a helping hand...Kame Hame Ha! Ha Ha!
Looks like that is the pose of the year with the Dragonball movie coming out soon.

Even Nuffnang is doing it!



By the way, the guy in the photo is actually my coursemate. I met him at a computer fair in Gurney Plaza where he was working as Son Goku. Getting paid for cosplaying. Not bad huh?