Tuesday, August 25

Big Creek 2009

Yea I was being unprofessional today at work because I was very lazy because my brain had hangover from the boating trip my brain kept thinking of the boat and flippie floppies and flips and peanut butter.

I made some wallpapers for my lappie toppies. The colors are so sharp and nice! Click to enlarge. And here we go babeh~


Bear, the. Look at them shadows and the light contrast on the bear skin. My fav.


Big jetty Creek jump!


Photosynthesis. A process that converts Angus beef into stomach belly, using energy from the sexiness of the hair grown on the surface of a sexy belly.


Persistence. If there's no struggle, there's no female bears next mating season.


"Eh! Classes start on Monday!", OC and friends swimming towards a boat.



Thursday, August 13

3 years of United States

Today is a special day for me - I survived exactly 3 years in the United States woohoo!

Looking back through the 3 years I've spent in the States, gosh there's a lot to be mentioned. Met many many people, learned a lot from my IE courses, exposed to unbelievable dramatic situations, ate a lot of burgers, etc etc..

Adjusting to the environment and life style here wasn't as hard as I expected. Thanks to them, my close loops of friends were among the Malaysians that were here for the same reason, same experience, and as uncomfort at the beginning. I always believe we have a bond that'll keep us taking care of each other and try to optimize comfortability in this uncomfort zone. I'm fortunate in my 1st semester to have helpful seniors, helpful sister, and most importantly getting to know ZT & OC. Thanks again la, for the full 3years of laughters!

Throughout the years, I tried my very best to look after dudes from the same kampung too. Countless activites, outings, parties, and performances were planned and carried out. Outcome were always priceless, 'and then lets do it again'.

I've performed a lot in this 3 years. Started as a noob singer on my 1st grad night (kept drinking water oni), followed by Hip Hop with DubH, lion dance, MCN, grad nights, we even performed at some random business conference room in Gerdin. In fact I think I've performed more than anybody else I know in Ames. Well not because I'm talented or what, but I just enjoy the feeling very much, and I always try to influence my friends to perform with me. I still can't believe I actually choreographed a Malay and an Indian dance haha..

Career standpoint, I feel very lucky and satisfied. Had 3 different internships with international corporations, projects with 3 other companies, and tours to more than 10 manufacturing plants, I've gained very valueble experience in my field of interest. I'll continue to work hard for more exposures, more problems to solve, more $$$ of course, and more $$$. Yes I like $$$. If I take my net earnings from engineering jobs in US divided by the total tuition fees I've spent in US, I can say I'm half way meeting the break even point of my study trip investment in US. I am very looking for the day I meet this break even point.

"If you wanna feel rich, just count the things you have that money can't buy"

All in all, meet or don't meet break even point doesn't matter at all if you don't feel rich. Throughout the 3 years, there's way more ups than downs, I'm very glad about it. I can't tell how many more years I have in the States, but I do hope for the best. Best for you too!

A good 3 years indeed.

Tonight there might be meteors, if I spotted some I wanna pray for you ok! :)


Thursday, August 6

23 years old wish

Finally I'm blogging yay! Today is my birthday and I feel happy about it, I always do. I enjoy receiving wishes and hear from friends and relatives that I hardly talk to nowadays. I treasure all the friendships I've made in my life, as early as those neighbours cycling kakis I used to hand out with everyday when I'm 7, to new friends I made recently in Cedar Rapids. Of course, especially to my bffs that made me laugh and smile all the time. You guys have made significant impact in my life, and I'll like to thank all of you today. Special thanks to my parents too! for making me, shaping me, and for making everything possible to me.

This is my forth year I have to work on my birthday. 1st time 5 years ago started as working in Mid Valley as Christian Dior perfume sales rep, I wasn't comfortable with it but I am now. Each year has been getting better and I certainly hope that I'll be earning bigger bucks same day next year. So here's my birthday wish for this year: I wish that work and life will only get better every year, for me and for all my loved ones.

Happy Birthday to me again!

*YAAAAAAAAM SING* Cheers!