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!!