Settling back to normal life as the dream of Gourami starts to fade in the glare of everyday life. Slowly getting ready for the next phase in life, to start out in a new career. Having reached as far as i could for the solar car project(#1), i hope that the new solar car team will be able to build on our success so far, and proceed on to a solar car race next year.
It was a dream at first, and it is half-way to reality as we have almost all the parts here but too little time. Thus it is but a castle built in the air. But i think this castle of ours is viable as the next batch or the batch after next will be able to build the foundation under it.
Surprisingly, i did not feel as disappointed as i would expect myself to be. After all, i did put in the best of my efforts into the solar car project, and at the same time had a great work (project in this case) life balance(#2). Too bad the free trip to Australia didn't materialise, nonetheless, i had learnt quite a bit and not to mention had fun with yongxi, kaixin, butler and john during this period of time. And it would be a memory and friendship which i will treasure for life(#3).
As for today, popped over to yongxi's ktv for a look and jio him for dinner as he was helping out his parents at the ktv. Instead, we sang from 7 plus till 850 before heading out to AMK for dinner. First time at the new AMK hub, quite new (obviously), but didnt shop. Ate at the S11 kopitiam outside AMK hub instead. heh. chatted for quite a bit before heading home.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Thursday dinner treat + gift giving. =)
Been rather busy these few days, so recapping on the happenings on Thursday. Picked Thursday as it was roy's off day but unfortunately, andy had to OT and Bev was sick so both of them could not make it.
Had dinner at Ajisen in Funan, nice decor but rather i found the lighting rather dim. Cosy and not much of a crowd, so not that bad. Apparently, it was Butler's first time eating there, and his chopsticks welding skills were up to mark (after 8 years? of course). The salmon sushi (side dish) was not that fantastic, however, the ramen and prawn mayonnaise were as fantastic as ever.
As it was a treat for the team for their efforts and also in 'celebration' of me receiving a best project certificate, i also presented the gifts to everyone. Extremely happy to know that they loved it. As u can see their reactions in the pictures. Kaixin placed it on immediately, while butler found the helmet to be a tad too small (pHd aka permanent head damage.. that's why. The bruise of knowledge stays there forever =P). yongxi placed it on his head like a veteran motorcycle uncle while roy was thinking of whether it will flatten his spiky hair. =P
After the dinner, went over to Swensen's for dessert. as kx and butler was having sore throat, the 4 of us enjoyed the fries, mushrooms and calamari rings + sinful ice cream flavours (2 x topless 5s) while the 2 of them shared healthy flavoured ice cream (1 x topless 5 - lime sherbet, and strawberry, i think)
To live up to my nickname of yayaseng (yaya = boastful), below are the 2 different certificates for the SAME award, except one is from Singapore branch, while the other flew in from UK. Although no prize money, but still, i had 2 wonderful dinner receptions and yongxi get to crash the 2nd reception. =D Without the help of Prof David Butler and my fellow teammates, this would not have been possible. Thus once again, thank you guys n gals. =D
Had dinner at Ajisen in Funan, nice decor but rather i found the lighting rather dim. Cosy and not much of a crowd, so not that bad. Apparently, it was Butler's first time eating there, and his chopsticks welding skills were up to mark (after 8 years? of course). The salmon sushi (side dish) was not that fantastic, however, the ramen and prawn mayonnaise were as fantastic as ever.
As it was a treat for the team for their efforts and also in 'celebration' of me receiving a best project certificate, i also presented the gifts to everyone. Extremely happy to know that they loved it. As u can see their reactions in the pictures. Kaixin placed it on immediately, while butler found the helmet to be a tad too small (pHd aka permanent head damage.. that's why. The bruise of knowledge stays there forever =P). yongxi placed it on his head like a veteran motorcycle uncle while roy was thinking of whether it will flatten his spiky hair. =P
After the dinner, went over to Swensen's for dessert. as kx and butler was having sore throat, the 4 of us enjoyed the fries, mushrooms and calamari rings + sinful ice cream flavours (2 x topless 5s) while the 2 of them shared healthy flavoured ice cream (1 x topless 5 - lime sherbet, and strawberry, i think)
To live up to my nickname of yayaseng (yaya = boastful), below are the 2 different certificates for the SAME award, except one is from Singapore branch, while the other flew in from UK. Although no prize money, but still, i had 2 wonderful dinner receptions and yongxi get to crash the 2nd reception. =D Without the help of Prof David Butler and my fellow teammates, this would not have been possible. Thus once again, thank you guys n gals. =D
Friday, August 17, 2007
Receiving cert a second time..
Today was a slow day, having woke late and had my dad to drop me off at yongxi's place as he was driving my mom to my aunt's house, which was close by at Lorong Lew Lian. Hitched a ride from yx's place to school (blessing #1), and it was drizzling almost all the way.
Reached school, but the rims still have not cleared customs so had nothing to do as we have to wait for rims to arrive. The cock-up with payment for steel resulted in us having nothing to do. =(
Dawn came down to pass us goodies from Bangkok and return my backpack, which i feel was fully utilised after having been to Europe, Taiwan, Thailand and one other country as i lent it out. Thus it costs about $15 per trip and is still in good shape. =) Maybe it will go with me to Penang soon! =D
Went off to Kaixin's place for some Monopoly training, played one round (which i won/ #2) before heading back to school to receive the certificate for best project again (In a sense, not that bad, had 2 free dinners cos of this cert). But this time, the certificate was from UK (thus looks different) and the ceremony was in NTU. Good news was, the catered food was very good (#3) and yx got to tuck in too!
After free makan, head off for 2 more rounds of monopoly (kx and yx won one round each) before heading back. Unfortunately, as yx only have 1 hour of parking coupons on display, we kana summons for $20, his first parking ticket. Going to share 50-50, for both the fine and the 4D over the weekend. Gonna strike it BIG! =P
Reached school, but the rims still have not cleared customs so had nothing to do as we have to wait for rims to arrive. The cock-up with payment for steel resulted in us having nothing to do. =(
Dawn came down to pass us goodies from Bangkok and return my backpack, which i feel was fully utilised after having been to Europe, Taiwan, Thailand and one other country as i lent it out. Thus it costs about $15 per trip and is still in good shape. =) Maybe it will go with me to Penang soon! =D
Went off to Kaixin's place for some Monopoly training, played one round (which i won/ #2) before heading back to school to receive the certificate for best project again (In a sense, not that bad, had 2 free dinners cos of this cert). But this time, the certificate was from UK (thus looks different) and the ceremony was in NTU. Good news was, the catered food was very good (#3) and yx got to tuck in too!
After free makan, head off for 2 more rounds of monopoly (kx and yx won one round each) before heading back. Unfortunately, as yx only have 1 hour of parking coupons on display, we kana summons for $20, his first parking ticket. Going to share 50-50, for both the fine and the 4D over the weekend. Gonna strike it BIG! =P
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Convo pictures are finally done...
Finally did up the photos for the convocation 2007. A photo log of the day's events is completed. The day started with me travelling down to Yongxi's place to hitch a ride to NTU as i wanted to take photos with the people in the afternoon session and fruit juice stall uncle in can A.
We stationed ourselves in the cad/cam lab, useful place to be as u can see, before heading up to nanyang audit. Met roy n family, took some photos and chatted as they prep themselves for the ceremony. Also took photos with jamie and zhao chen who were getting ready for the session.
Also managed to take photos with the team and butler before the start of the afternoon session. As no one else could squeeze out time for photo with uncle, kaixin and i went to take photo with can a fruit stall uncle, who has been very caring and supportive. As well as a trip to LWN library for some photographs. If we looked like Harry Potter, check out John. heh heh.
Left cad lab for the second time, this time is for photo taking and my convo, which was the evening session. Received a surprise from huei hsien, a gold ingot, heh heh.. although yongxi received a 發 tile, think gold would be better for mahjong, so watch out! =P hahahaha! Thanks huei hsien!
Dawn parents are wonderful people. We had quite a few wonderful dinner at her place and auntie's cooking skill is Superb! My parents, elder bro and wheng reached soon after. 2 surprises were installed for me, a graduation bear and a flower petal with my name sewn on. hee hee. thanks wheng! It is also thanks to butler's kind arrangement which i had the chance to say my thanks to my mom and dad (as written in chinese) out loud when i am on stage (they were close enough for me to shout moderately =P).
More photo-taking with friends followed before the start of the event, and John had to be the ticket man for beverly's parents and brother as her brother just touched down in the airport from Hong Kong. And thanks to Butler, i could pass my 2 tickets to bev's family.
After the event session, found prof yeo and took a picture with him. For he had visited me in hospital after i started chemo back in 2004. Without his help, i would not have had been able to complete my degree in 4 years time despite having a 200 day MC. As for butler, without him, i would not have been able to embark on an amazing journey with the solar car team as well as the certificate for best project in MAE, and maybe even my 2nd upper. =D And finally, to thank john for his help in a one day volunteer job as a photographer. =P
We stationed ourselves in the cad/cam lab, useful place to be as u can see, before heading up to nanyang audit. Met roy n family, took some photos and chatted as they prep themselves for the ceremony. Also took photos with jamie and zhao chen who were getting ready for the session.
Also managed to take photos with the team and butler before the start of the afternoon session. As no one else could squeeze out time for photo with uncle, kaixin and i went to take photo with can a fruit stall uncle, who has been very caring and supportive. As well as a trip to LWN library for some photographs. If we looked like Harry Potter, check out John. heh heh.
Left cad lab for the second time, this time is for photo taking and my convo, which was the evening session. Received a surprise from huei hsien, a gold ingot, heh heh.. although yongxi received a 發 tile, think gold would be better for mahjong, so watch out! =P hahahaha! Thanks huei hsien!
Dawn parents are wonderful people. We had quite a few wonderful dinner at her place and auntie's cooking skill is Superb! My parents, elder bro and wheng reached soon after. 2 surprises were installed for me, a graduation bear and a flower petal with my name sewn on. hee hee. thanks wheng! It is also thanks to butler's kind arrangement which i had the chance to say my thanks to my mom and dad (as written in chinese) out loud when i am on stage (they were close enough for me to shout moderately =P).
More photo-taking with friends followed before the start of the event, and John had to be the ticket man for beverly's parents and brother as her brother just touched down in the airport from Hong Kong. And thanks to Butler, i could pass my 2 tickets to bev's family.
After the event session, found prof yeo and took a picture with him. For he had visited me in hospital after i started chemo back in 2004. Without his help, i would not have had been able to complete my degree in 4 years time despite having a 200 day MC. As for butler, without him, i would not have been able to embark on an amazing journey with the solar car team as well as the certificate for best project in MAE, and maybe even my 2nd upper. =D And finally, to thank john for his help in a one day volunteer job as a photographer. =P
Thursday, August 02, 2007
The lathe machine and a delicious buffet dinner
With Yongxi being summoned by his dad (Level 20 spell, yx failed his save throw) for his engineering expertise, went to buy 4130 rod at Joo Keng Circle with Kaixin instead. Bought the metal, and it was back to workshop for more machining for the spacers.
Unfortunately, my skill level with the lathe machine is still rather low, so had quite a few mistakes while machining my first spacer resulting in a failed piece. However, through my mistakes, i learn quite a few stuff, such as on how to spot that my cutting tool is not aligned properly, when the work piece is rotating too fast (these 2 count as blessing #1 for today) and when the work piece is too slow + shattering of cutting tool (learn this from vince as his cutting blade shattered, luckily no injuries so is blessing #2). After the first piece, the rest of the pieces were not exactly in the correct dimensions as they were off by 0.1~0.2mm and thus i have to think of a better procedure to machine them tomorrow and as i was writing, i just thought of it.. heh heh .. can try for tomorrow and chances are they will come out good. =P
As for the dinner, went to Tanglin Club, of which i nearly lost my way as it is in Orchard and the map at the MRT station didnt cover that area so i based on memory of the map i read last night. Reached the place in time and when into the function room, also known as Raffles Room for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Singapore Branch) annual awards night. Thank goodness i saw Li Kuang there (blessing #3), which meant that at least i have someone i know to talk to. He had to do a presentation though, as he was awarded the Best Project Prize from NTU. heh heh. I received the Best Project Certificate from NTU.
After his presentation, there were 2 more on postgraduate research which also won prizes before the buffet dinner commenced. Glad to have the chance to chat with li kuang and not to mention the wonderful food. yum yum... thank goodness my gastric flu is over (#4). Met a few profs there, Alastair, John Heng, Graham, Ang Hock Eng etc. and made new friends. 'Networked' in a sense as we (LK and i) chatted with Desmond, an MAE alumni in Rolls Royce, and it seems rather exciting there, especially if they would be expanding here in sg. Too bad didnt ask about the pay, but 18 months training in UK sounds good though. =P Since i have until Jan to decide, might as well explore all options.
Well... gtg sleep liao. So fast a week has passed... must be that 2 days in bed recovering made the week so short. =P
P.S. Pictures on the way.
Unfortunately, my skill level with the lathe machine is still rather low, so had quite a few mistakes while machining my first spacer resulting in a failed piece. However, through my mistakes, i learn quite a few stuff, such as on how to spot that my cutting tool is not aligned properly, when the work piece is rotating too fast (these 2 count as blessing #1 for today) and when the work piece is too slow + shattering of cutting tool (learn this from vince as his cutting blade shattered, luckily no injuries so is blessing #2). After the first piece, the rest of the pieces were not exactly in the correct dimensions as they were off by 0.1~0.2mm and thus i have to think of a better procedure to machine them tomorrow and as i was writing, i just thought of it.. heh heh .. can try for tomorrow and chances are they will come out good. =P
As for the dinner, went to Tanglin Club, of which i nearly lost my way as it is in Orchard and the map at the MRT station didnt cover that area so i based on memory of the map i read last night. Reached the place in time and when into the function room, also known as Raffles Room for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Singapore Branch) annual awards night. Thank goodness i saw Li Kuang there (blessing #3), which meant that at least i have someone i know to talk to. He had to do a presentation though, as he was awarded the Best Project Prize from NTU. heh heh. I received the Best Project Certificate from NTU.
After his presentation, there were 2 more on postgraduate research which also won prizes before the buffet dinner commenced. Glad to have the chance to chat with li kuang and not to mention the wonderful food. yum yum... thank goodness my gastric flu is over (#4). Met a few profs there, Alastair, John Heng, Graham, Ang Hock Eng etc. and made new friends. 'Networked' in a sense as we (LK and i) chatted with Desmond, an MAE alumni in Rolls Royce, and it seems rather exciting there, especially if they would be expanding here in sg. Too bad didnt ask about the pay, but 18 months training in UK sounds good though. =P Since i have until Jan to decide, might as well explore all options.
Well... gtg sleep liao. So fast a week has passed... must be that 2 days in bed recovering made the week so short. =P
P.S. Pictures on the way.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Convo thoughts
Felt quite tired out as i was compiling the photos in powerpoint for posting in my blog, maybe will finish it later but for now, lets just jot down my thoughts.. heh.
I guess it is an 'official' close to the 4 years in NTU, of which the most valuable things gained are not knowledge, but of friends. Despite being older and of a different age group, without friends from JC or secondary schools in MAE, i am very happy to have made so many friends who cares about me. Am touched whenever someone asks about my health and much more.
While the usual saying that it is difficult to make good friends in university where competition is stiff .. blah blah blah. I am fortunate to have quite a number of friends whom i would want to take photos with for memory, and hopefully one day, i will find time to ask them out for coffee or lunch outside of school. Didnt really get to go out often as we met only within campus, so i guess it will be different after everyone starts working. =P
Was also lucky to have crossed paths with wonderful professors such as Yeo S.H., David Butler and later on Tek Seang, John Heng etc. Of which they had supported me till today, where i had grown much in terms of experience, knowledge, exposure etc.
As my fate with NTU has yet to end though it has officially 'ended', as my next phase in life is evolved with a bunch of fantastic people who are still pushing on with the project in NTU for the next few months. So. .. till then, i foresee more events to unfold, and am looking forward to more positive news and results. =D Thus the conclusion to the chapter with NTU/MAE has yet to be written.
I guess it is an 'official' close to the 4 years in NTU, of which the most valuable things gained are not knowledge, but of friends. Despite being older and of a different age group, without friends from JC or secondary schools in MAE, i am very happy to have made so many friends who cares about me. Am touched whenever someone asks about my health and much more.
While the usual saying that it is difficult to make good friends in university where competition is stiff .. blah blah blah. I am fortunate to have quite a number of friends whom i would want to take photos with for memory, and hopefully one day, i will find time to ask them out for coffee or lunch outside of school. Didnt really get to go out often as we met only within campus, so i guess it will be different after everyone starts working. =P
Was also lucky to have crossed paths with wonderful professors such as Yeo S.H., David Butler and later on Tek Seang, John Heng etc. Of which they had supported me till today, where i had grown much in terms of experience, knowledge, exposure etc.
As my fate with NTU has yet to end though it has officially 'ended', as my next phase in life is evolved with a bunch of fantastic people who are still pushing on with the project in NTU for the next few months. So. .. till then, i foresee more events to unfold, and am looking forward to more positive news and results. =D Thus the conclusion to the chapter with NTU/MAE has yet to be written.
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