Hi all,
I'm in a really, really depressed mood right now. :( I know that it's just been a week since my departure from Singapore, but I've been getting these extreme bouts of homesickness whenever I think of Singapore. Australia's really not that bad, with amazing places to visit and good weather and it is full of nice and interesting people, but then again, there's nothing like home sweet home. I miss the Singaporean shops. I miss the food too. I miss the high-rise buildings, the cars, the MRT (which is the train in Singapore)... I even miss watching kid's central on the television for god damn sake! Haiz... (*sighs for very, very long*)
Most of all, I miss my family and friends. I think of them often, and how their lives are while I'm away in Australia. I really can't wait when the day comes when I've arrived back in Singapore and I get to see all their faces again. I know that some of them have vowed to welcome me back at Changi Airport, and I will cherish that moment forever. To me, three months is too long to be away from your own country. I've often think about the students who travel overseas to study and what they must be feeling to be far from home for so long, and I sympathize with their plight. They must have a deep longing to see their friends and family again. I really hope they persevere through, and keep that goal in mind while they're studying.
Well, it seems that by some miracle that I've survived the first week in Australia. I know that it's just a matter of time before I return home, and that thought keeps me going. I know that I could survive anywhere in the world and achieve much if I persevere long enough and have the determination and will to see it through. Well, that's it for now, bye! :P
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Grand Adventures of Lokman: Australia Day 2
Day 2:
Hi all,
Today, Alvin and me finally landed at Brisbane's airport quiet earlier than expected, but luckily the chaffeur was already there to pick us up. This were the pictures that we taken on that day:
Transit Bus
Queensland University
My Workplace :P
We did quite a number of stuff on the today. We prepared our University Library Cards, "Go" Cards (Ezlink Card), registered ourselves into the university, etc. The list goes on and on. Well, that's it for now. Bye! :P
Hi all,
Today, Alvin and me finally landed at Brisbane's airport quiet earlier than expected, but luckily the chaffeur was already there to pick us up. This were the pictures that we taken on that day:
Indooroopilly Lodge
Indooroopilly Train Station
Transit BusQueensland University
My Workplace :P
We did quite a number of stuff on the today. We prepared our University Library Cards, "Go" Cards (Ezlink Card), registered ourselves into the university, etc. The list goes on and on. Well, that's it for now. Bye! :PThe Grand Adventures of Lokman: Australia Day 1
Day 1:
Hi all,
I'm finally in Australia! Woohooo! Ha ha... I left Singapore on the 1st of September with Alvin, and I was glad that a lot of my friends were there to send me off. I'm sincerely touched guys... Sob sob... :) Well, enough with the crying already. During the flight, I had the "Malay Style Beef Semur with Fragrant Rice and Stir Fried Greens, White Chocolate Mousse with Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate and Solo - Lemon Squash" which roughly translates to "Beef Rendang Rice with Long Beans, Whipped Cream with Hershey's Chocolate Sauce, Small Cadbury Chocolate Bar and Lemon Juice". Oh, and last but not least, the Potatoe Salad. :P
Hi all,
I'm finally in Australia! Woohooo! Ha ha... I left Singapore on the 1st of September with Alvin, and I was glad that a lot of my friends were there to send me off. I'm sincerely touched guys... Sob sob... :) Well, enough with the crying already. During the flight, I had the "Malay Style Beef Semur with Fragrant Rice and Stir Fried Greens, White Chocolate Mousse with Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate and Solo - Lemon Squash" which roughly translates to "Beef Rendang Rice with Long Beans, Whipped Cream with Hershey's Chocolate Sauce, Small Cadbury Chocolate Bar and Lemon Juice". Oh, and last but not least, the Potatoe Salad. :P
I got to see the plane fly off from Singapore, and i must say, Singapore is really beautiful from the top. By the way, this is the berth that I flew off from:
Well, that's it for now. Bye! :P
Monday, July 21, 2008
I have a new hobby! ha ha... :P
Hi all,
It just seems that I've just stumbled into a very new activity that I find quite interesting and I kind of enjoy doing. Have you ever been on a packed train ride with nothing to do but just sit or stand and wait for your station? Well, one day, while I was casually glancing at the multitude of faces in the same carriage as me, I had a sudden bout of curiosity and a need to find out about the people that were onboard with me. It got me thinking to the point whereby I wondered what they were doing or what might be their jobs, why are they wearing the clothes that they are wearing, or why are they on the train at that moment of time, etc. I began to mentally note down their behaviors and tried to guess who they were from their appearance and behaviors.
If you had the same experience as me, then you have just successfully just began your very first session of... PEOPLE WATCHING! Yay! Ha ha.. :P
It might seem pointless to people-watch, but to me, there are quite some things that you can learn from the activity. For example, after some sessions, you could easily define the expressions of people for yourself. You would have a good idea on whether they're sad, bored, happy, angry, etc. You can use this and apply it into your social skills in determining the moods of your friends and therefore act and adjust your mannerisms accordingly.
Another good thing would be how you would be able to get a glimpse of your society as a whole and figure out trends such fashion, language, etc. The opportunities are quite endless, it seems. :P And the best part of all? It sure can keep you occupied on your journey home. Ha ha. Well that's it for now, till next time. Bye!
It just seems that I've just stumbled into a very new activity that I find quite interesting and I kind of enjoy doing. Have you ever been on a packed train ride with nothing to do but just sit or stand and wait for your station? Well, one day, while I was casually glancing at the multitude of faces in the same carriage as me, I had a sudden bout of curiosity and a need to find out about the people that were onboard with me. It got me thinking to the point whereby I wondered what they were doing or what might be their jobs, why are they wearing the clothes that they are wearing, or why are they on the train at that moment of time, etc. I began to mentally note down their behaviors and tried to guess who they were from their appearance and behaviors.
If you had the same experience as me, then you have just successfully just began your very first session of... PEOPLE WATCHING! Yay! Ha ha.. :P
It might seem pointless to people-watch, but to me, there are quite some things that you can learn from the activity. For example, after some sessions, you could easily define the expressions of people for yourself. You would have a good idea on whether they're sad, bored, happy, angry, etc. You can use this and apply it into your social skills in determining the moods of your friends and therefore act and adjust your mannerisms accordingly.
Another good thing would be how you would be able to get a glimpse of your society as a whole and figure out trends such fashion, language, etc. The opportunities are quite endless, it seems. :P And the best part of all? It sure can keep you occupied on your journey home. Ha ha. Well that's it for now, till next time. Bye!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The new MP (Major Project) lab... is very cramped.
Hi all,
For all the new things that had been happening recently, our exodus from the old, lovely 2nd floor competition lab to a new, cramped one on the 6th floor of the AS (Applied Sciences) building has just been the bane of my MP existence. Why oh why didn't they let us continue using the competition room? Haiz. :( We didn't make any trouble when we were in it, and the space that was available was just wonderful for my MP team compared to the new one. Worst of all, we had to share the lab with many other teams. They definitely will have the same opinions about the MP lab, given the sheer number of computers stuffed and arranged closely together in the lab like a can of sardines.
Even with all its flaws, however, the new computer lab does have its rustic charms. The corner that we were assigned to does seem a little cozy, and I feel that my concentration on my work seem to have improved given how little distractions we have from outsiders these days. I will try to give the new lab a chance and adapt into it. Well, that's it for today. Till next time, bye! :P
p.s. I will try to update this post with the pictures of the two labs for comparison as soon as possible. :P
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Blogger
Lokman
For all the new things that had been happening recently, our exodus from the old, lovely 2nd floor competition lab to a new, cramped one on the 6th floor of the AS (Applied Sciences) building has just been the bane of my MP existence. Why oh why didn't they let us continue using the competition room? Haiz. :( We didn't make any trouble when we were in it, and the space that was available was just wonderful for my MP team compared to the new one. Worst of all, we had to share the lab with many other teams. They definitely will have the same opinions about the MP lab, given the sheer number of computers stuffed and arranged closely together in the lab like a can of sardines.
Even with all its flaws, however, the new computer lab does have its rustic charms. The corner that we were assigned to does seem a little cozy, and I feel that my concentration on my work seem to have improved given how little distractions we have from outsiders these days. I will try to give the new lab a chance and adapt into it. Well, that's it for today. Till next time, bye! :P
p.s. I will try to update this post with the pictures of the two labs for comparison as soon as possible. :P
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Blogger
Lokman
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