Monday, October 27, 2008

The List of Dreams

I came across a friend's blog where she had an entry on her list of 100 things that she has to do before she is no longer in this world. I find it very interesting. It sort of reflects back on myself on what I want to do and achieve in my life before I move on to the next world. It triggers me to write up a list as well. At the moment, I am "busy" preparing for exams, thus do not have the time to think about it. But for sure, one of these days (after exams), I will spend one day just to think of the things I want to do in years ahead. Hehe. It will be interesting, at least for me. : )

Signing off.

Distractions....

Sigh, the computer proved to be a big distraction when it comes to study break. What should i do? I think i should go to uni to study. There, i should be able to run away from the computer. Then again, I am lazy to walk to uni. Hmmm...what should i do? Any suggestions? Perhaps leave my computer off?

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

How do you know when your routine is screwed up?

Well, check out a really screwed up routine of mine. 

Monday

12am     Was doing my report

1pm       Completed my report. Didnt sleep at all and went to uni

6pm       Came back from uni

7pm       Knocked off to bed. Did not have dinner

2am       Woke up as if a new day has already begun. Felt hungry

3am       Ate my "dinner"

7am       Went back to sleep

11am     Woke up again. Haha!!

Recent pictures

Moon Cake Festival Gathering and Ah Bin's Bday

Final Year Project Display - Kai Ann  is on the deck we made with our composites

The Scale Model made by Boon

Mechanical/Mechatronics Class of 08 - Spot me!

New Found Friend - Lol

Friday, October 10, 2008

End of final year project

We have come a long way, been through a lot, know the ups and downs and many more. Gosh, we have learned many things. I guess you can't have everything in the end. It would be a nice icing on the cake if we had won a prize for our project. We had people from industry reviewing our project and good feedbacks were given. Our project was shorlisted by the Composite Association of New Zealand as well as IPENZ (Institute of Professional Engineers in New Zealand). Perhaps, it was not meant to be. On the other hand, what pleased me most that a lot of people were very interested in our project. They liked the fact that we actually use wastes to make something useful that has the potential to replace wood. My supervisor gave us some kind words as he knew we were pretty disappointed with not getting away with a prize. Perhaps he was hoping as well due to the amount of attention it received.

It has finally come to an end for the final year project. And, yes, I am very proud of the project. Very indeed. I believe my project partner will also be very proud of it as well. Our supervisor also mentioned that Rex, a technician at CACM (where we run the project) said it was one the best project ever done in so many years. Not only that, our assessors for the project conference were also impressed and the "Well done" "Good project" s were indeed very pleasant to the ears. It feels good that our hardwork has been appreciated through the successful outcomes of the project.

On the other note, a librarian has asked for our permission to display the project at the engineering library. That was somewhat very unexpected but we gladly accepted it. So, it's all good in the end. Now, I am hoping that our work can get published in a journal. That will be very good. At least, I can say that I have a publication. Hehe.

Now, I would like to acknowledge the people who have made this project successful. First, will be my project partner, Boon. Thank you for being so patient with me. I realised I have pushed you a lot through my high expectations out of the project. Thanks also for listening and accepting my ideas. I was pretty strong headed as well. Thanks for compromising. Well done Boon!! Pats on the back.

The second person will be Dr. Krishnan Jayaraman who supervised our project with great care and professionalism. It was really a pleasure working with him. He was always there for us when we needed him. A great guy! Next up is Rex. Man, he just doesn't know how to stop. Haha. Glad we had him as part of team. He was very enthusiastic about the project and he helped us a lot in the machining of the setups for manufacturing high quality of wood plastic composites. Also, the others at CACM, Jos, Stephen and Callum who also assisted.

Last but not least, I want to thank you, Lord. I know that you have always been guiding us. Without you, our project might not have come this far. Thank you Lord!! I should end the post now. Once I have the pictures ready, I will post it up. : ). Have a good weekend everyone!!