D-Day -1

Wow !!! how time flies... tomorrow is the start of my contribution to the Economy of Singapore...
Only a handful of us were lucky enough to ride the 1st Wave of employment upon graduation. I shall begin my career as a Network Engineer at Vanco tomorrow. Somehow, the dilema arises... my 3 week break since exams ended seems too short, then again, how much break is enough??????

To the handful joining the workforce soon: "Hurry sign up for the Work-life Conversion Course (WCC)"

To the rest out there: "Hope you find your calling soon... and most important criteria should be health and happiness. JIA-YOU!!!"

Taka-lachia @ ECP

With all that huge reservoir of water pouring from above, how was it possible to take my bike out to East Coast Park for Operation Taka-lachia with members of Ocean13?!?!

This long lasting pour had terminated the operation. Most of us were left at home to attempt to beat CM's record of 6times per hour =P

Until next time folks... The greatness of nature is against us!!!

Money Planning

Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society. Money and financial standings are closely related to how comfortable you get by each day. The Classic model of "infinite wants, finite resources" comes to mind.

I met up with my friend earlier to discuss about financial planning. I've known this guy from Hendon and now he is working as a Financial Advisor at Prudential. He got me thinking of the effects of the "legal tender" and gave a scary but realistic figure of how much was required to see me to my grave. =(

However, I am one stubborn person... To commit to risk taking was just not my cuppa... besides, I have yet to start work and my income and expenditures are unclear. True... nobody can see what would happen next year (or for this matter, tomorrow!!!) but that is the excitement of life, isn't it. Guess I just have to get by with good old term savings and hope for a pleasant tomorrow [with many fingers crossed]

Quest for transport mobility - Class 3

I began thinking about obtaining my driving licence during my NS days when many took time off for driving tests. However, being lazy and poor (no car to drive), the project was postponed many times. Finally today, I took the great stride.... haha.

I took Bus to the MRT station, alighted at Eunos and took a bus to Comfort Driving Center. Pressed the device and got a queue number...... waited.... waited.... and yes paid and made an appointment for Basic Driving Theory Test. Phew, thats like almost 5 years to book basic test...... -_- Long way to go yet...

Back to Vanco???

After almost 1 year, this afternoon I made a trip down to SGX Centre 2. This time to meet the manager!!! Yup, seems my timing was just right, they are willing to hire a fresh grad =)

Having attended a few interviews, this was most special. Since I already spent 7 months of by IA here, this meeting was really a chat cum sharing session with my potential boss.

The atmosphere was light and very effective. We exchanged views and shared expectations. (Sorry, the details of the interview is confidential and thus will not be elaborated =P)
In the end, I am thankful that a company is willing to hire a freshie from Uni as a Network Engineer.... most company prefer not to. Uni does not cover or focus on network area.... the emphasis is programming, realtime, distributed, database, etc

I was especially glad to hear that my work during my internship was very much appreciated and had excellent feedback from colleagues. Lets hope to enjoy working together soon.

Typical Day in the Life of Idle

This is what will happen to me before the official work-life begins (hopefully soon...)

1000 - Wake up (breakfast, newspaper)
1130 - Play computer game (at this moment, I have Galactic Civilisation 2)
1500 - Snack/Lunch (usually lunch is optional...)
1600 - Swim/cycle (if weather permits, else back to computer games)
1900 - Dinner
2000 - TV/Web-surfing

hmm... seems boring, will try to "create" some events...

To-do list:
- Clear my room (yes... a lot to do here... somehow, feels lazy enough to start)
- Search for Job (all in the hands of Fate)

Day 1 of Idle days

Today is the start of my "IDLE" days. School life has just ended and now need to look for job.
Already a few potential interviews have come by. Many ask me why no holiday was planned after my exams. Hmm... I don't know, maybe overseas vacation can take anytime, but career seems to be very elusive... and it sure is a big uncertainty for me now.

But work and play has to be balanced, thus the chalet starts today. The agenda: play mahjong, cards and BBQ. Time to celebrate the great companionship over these years. Marking the end of school life, we will all embark on the next chapter: Working.... slogging and slave for some company.

This is also start for writing letters and resume and play, eat, sleep... Will try to fit in some, long overdue, exercise too =P

Close of FYP... Finally

For the record: Officially at 1800hr, 08 May 2006, Final Year Project is CLOSED.

There you have it. The finale of my course in NTU.
So much has been done in this 4yrs.
So many sleepless nights.
So many cups of 30cents Tea and Coffee.
So many Labs; never as many in my days in school.

Many many more stuff that will go into the history books.
As we start a fresh chapter in our life.
Be it career, further studies or just pure idle...
The new world and new reality is upon us, whether you like it or not.
Gone are the comforts of the shelter as a student.

[Shall stop here... before this turns out as a lousy poem]
[Time to catch up on this blog. Havn't been writing a lot]
[Maybe clear up my room... *sigh* maybe tomorrow...]

FYP Demo to Sponsors

Finally, the day is here. The product demo to the sponsors of my FYP project. Very challenging setup, only to prove one fundamental believe; Mobile Adhoc Networks is extremely unstable.

We expected the setup to be smooth sailing. But being good friends with Murphy... something has to go wrong =(

One of the laptops failed to initialise the wireless card and introduced a major minus to the presentation. However, we managed to still pull it off with the remaining devices. I am glad everyone is happy with the outcome. [And yes, the incentive $$$ is within sight =) ]

Monday... the official final presentation to the school and close of FYP -- YESH!!!

Last paper, Last semester

Finally, the final paper "Simulation and Modeling".
Alls well that ends well =)

Review: Alright.... okay lah, confirm CLEAR =)

Next on the list will be the FYP presentation on Monday.
Then....... thanks NTU, so much for 4yrs of "Undergraduate Experience"

[Thats all folks]