4th November 2009

Kuantan. First day of work here in Kuantan. I’ve never really been to Kuantan. I’ve only passed through it once. I’ve never been to Kuantan, so this trip is definitely a new experience for me. I did not know what to expect, but the city itself is not that bad at all. It has some humongous malls and the food is quite yummy. I’ll be for another week or so, so we shall see how and where it goes from here.

1st November 2009

Sunday. I just had a great meeting with my BTEC mentor this morning, (Dr. Steve Collins). The discussion was mainly about work and how to improve on the way we work. It was very successful. I had a fantastic time sitting down with Dr Collins talking about the progress of my career as well as the program I am doing with him. It was quite intense. I am so behind in schedule but talking to him is totally inspiring.

31st October 2009

Another Saturday has just gone by so suddenly. It is as if Saturday did not really exist. The days where leisure is concern would just fly by without even being noticed. Last night was a good night. Went to Frangipanis with the boys and had a fabulous time. I just love Saturdays. Sitting in a café and just looking at people. I love the fact that I was able to just go and have a relaxing time without anyone distracting me while I write and do my work.

Looking at the past couple of weeks working in Sintok, I personally think that I have done a fantastic job. Though I may still have lots to experience and learn, I was really happy with the result that I brought to the students. Most important to me at the moment is that I was able to instill a whole lot of confidence and discipline and desire to learn in them. Although I wished I was able to get through to all of them, some of them were just not ready for change. Their change in heart was not there. They were not able to grasp the fact that they need to grow. If they want to succeed in life they will need to change. I am still trying to figure out how I can be harsh at the same time be kind. It’s not the easiest thing to accomplish. Being in this life changing line of duty, I guess, we have become guardian angels to some people, and we don’t even realize it. Isn’t that amazing…

 

26 October 2009

It’s 1146 pm. I couldn’t sleep. Most likely it’s because of the coffee I just had 20 minutes ago. I do have problem sleeping anyways. Don’t usually get rested. I don’t really know why but it has been like this for the past couple of years. I guess when I was in high school I always had to stay up late revising. That sorta screwed up my sleeping habits. I am not sure if that is the reason to my sleeping disorder, but it’s just a guess.

Anyways, this morning when I woke up, I could hardly get out of bed. I think I snoozed for 5 times before I could drag myself out of bed. The room was quiet and cold. I was so comfortably tucked under the sheets. It reminded me so much of winter in Hong Kong. Not wanting to get out of bed, just wanna sleep in. When I got into the shower, I don’t know how, but I pulled a muscle. My neck went stiff and that was it. It sorta spoiled my mood for the entire day. I was in pain. Literally. I got some Salon Plus, and I sure hope that by tomorrow that pain in my neck will go away. At least most of it. I just wanna sing, “pain pain go away don’t you ever come again.”

It’s midnight now. I think I should get my fat ass in bed. Good night blog. Good night Sintok, and Good night world. Till we meet again in the morning..

Peace out.

25 October 2009

 

Sunday. Another day’s work has just completed. It somehow is good to know that I am doing a great job, and being appreciated by the people I am training. I may be a hard on them but I make sure they understood why. The last week has actually been superbly awesome. It has been a rather spiritual time for me here. The quietness, and also two weeks of absolute cut off from temptation is rather good for me. I somehow see a lot more of what I can do and what I am made out of.

That aside, I was rather pissed off last night because of some rumors being spread around about me being a boyfriend snatcher. What an absurd accusation. I am one guy who hates people who are lie mongers. And I know who was spreading rumors about me too. What a rotten pain in the ass.