I was minding my own business
waiting for the bus
watching the world go by
drifting in my own universe
No! Nobody disturbed me.
I suddenly realised how noisy it was
a cacophony of sounds
and the smell of automobile fumes
No! It was not sweet.
It was kind of strange
It was kind of funny
Why hadn't I realised that before?
(came to me yesterday)
13 November 2005
09 November 2005
And miles to go before I sleep
A lot of friends and other regular visitors to my blog have been asking me why I stopped blogging and when I would be back again. Well! I am finally back.
If you are wondering what happened, read on………..
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity and emotions. Words can’t describe the feeling that I have now – it is as if I am floating on top of a cloud.
I am really and truly happy. Maybe it is due to the fact that my wife and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary recently. Or maybe it was because my daughter Rahil turned 2 in October, followed by my wife’s birthday 3 days later. Plus my parents were able to come down from Kota Bharu to celebrate with us.
If you thought that I was enjoying myself all this while, then it cannot be further from the truth. There were times I went into the blogging mode, like the time I read about the abandoned smiling baby in a bag. But I had to focus…..
I finally sent off my revised PhD proposal to my potential supervisor in UK. The next task was less taxing - revise and redo a paper for a journal, which I have since resubmitted. And just three days ago, we finally completed a chapter (co-written with my wife) for a book, a joint project with some lecturers in the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya. The book is due to come out somewhere near of the end this year.
However, the biggest update.
People close to me know that I have running around Government offices for quite sometime now.
Only my wife knows the frustration, the tension, and the uncertainty we went through. I almost gave up
I FINALLY GOT IT!
That’s the biggest reason that I am happy. Happy may not the right word. Delighted or ecstatic would be the better expression.
I kept telling people, “I see some light at the end of the tunnel”. Now, I am out of that tunnel and into the sunlight.
My mind went numb when I heard the good news and I didn’t know how to react. In fact I was not ready to believe it until I got the letter in black and white. Then it finally sunk in – “Yes! You finally got it”.
I will tell you guys (those who don't know yet) what I am talking about when all the formalities are complete.
Tags: milestone
If you are wondering what happened, read on………..
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity and emotions. Words can’t describe the feeling that I have now – it is as if I am floating on top of a cloud.
I am really and truly happy. Maybe it is due to the fact that my wife and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary recently. Or maybe it was because my daughter Rahil turned 2 in October, followed by my wife’s birthday 3 days later. Plus my parents were able to come down from Kota Bharu to celebrate with us.
If you thought that I was enjoying myself all this while, then it cannot be further from the truth. There were times I went into the blogging mode, like the time I read about the abandoned smiling baby in a bag. But I had to focus…..
I finally sent off my revised PhD proposal to my potential supervisor in UK. The next task was less taxing - revise and redo a paper for a journal, which I have since resubmitted. And just three days ago, we finally completed a chapter (co-written with my wife) for a book, a joint project with some lecturers in the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya. The book is due to come out somewhere near of the end this year.
However, the biggest update.
People close to me know that I have running around Government offices for quite sometime now.
Only my wife knows the frustration, the tension, and the uncertainty we went through. I almost gave up
I FINALLY GOT IT!
That’s the biggest reason that I am happy. Happy may not the right word. Delighted or ecstatic would be the better expression.
I kept telling people, “I see some light at the end of the tunnel”. Now, I am out of that tunnel and into the sunlight.
My mind went numb when I heard the good news and I didn’t know how to react. In fact I was not ready to believe it until I got the letter in black and white. Then it finally sunk in – “Yes! You finally got it”.
I will tell you guys (those who don't know yet) what I am talking about when all the formalities are complete.
Tags: milestone
31 October 2005
I am back
Finally back. Will be blogging more soon.
Lot of things to write about but this is all for now.
Wishing all visitors to my site a very
Happy Halloween, Deepavali & Selemat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Lot of things to write about but this is all for now.
Wishing all visitors to my site a very
Happy Halloween, Deepavali & Selemat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
20 October 2005
Bye For Now
Dear visitors,
I will be on indefinite hiatus.
I love blogging but decided that I needed to take a break from the blogging world.
No special reason, just felt like it.
I will be on indefinite hiatus.
I love blogging but decided that I needed to take a break from the blogging world.
No special reason, just felt like it.
Endon Passes Away
While I was on the way to service my wife's car, I heard a shocking news on the radio - Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood, the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, had passed away at the age of 64 after her prolonged battle with cancer.
It was reported that she passed away at 7:55am this morning at the PM's official residence.
Members of the public can pay their last respects at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya between 11am and 4pm.
The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had been married to Endon since September 4, 1965. They have a son, a daughter and four grandchildren.
She had been fighting against the disease since she first discovered that she had breast cancer in 2002 and had recently come back after undergoing months of intensive chemotherapy in Los Angeles,
She is best remembered for her efforts to popularise and rejuvenate the Malaysian batik industry and more recently the Songket industry.
Less known is her involvement in various charity programmes. She spearheaded efforts to assist children in North Korea, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo and was deeply involved in breast cancer awareness programmes.
My deepest condolences to the PM and the rest of the family. Al-Fatihah.
It was reported that she passed away at 7:55am this morning at the PM's official residence.
Members of the public can pay their last respects at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya between 11am and 4pm.
The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had been married to Endon since September 4, 1965. They have a son, a daughter and four grandchildren.
She had been fighting against the disease since she first discovered that she had breast cancer in 2002 and had recently come back after undergoing months of intensive chemotherapy in Los Angeles,
She is best remembered for her efforts to popularise and rejuvenate the Malaysian batik industry and more recently the Songket industry.
Less known is her involvement in various charity programmes. She spearheaded efforts to assist children in North Korea, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo and was deeply involved in breast cancer awareness programmes.
My deepest condolences to the PM and the rest of the family. Al-Fatihah.
Malaysia’s Golden Girl
Nicol David the World squash third seed, beat fourth seeded Australian Natalie Grinham 9-6 9-7 9-6 to win the women's singles crown in the British Open final on Monday.
On the way to the final, she beat world number one Rachael Grinham of Australia in five games. She came from behind twice to beat the double defending champion Grinham 3-9, 9-7, 7-9, 9-4, 9-1 in 69 minutes.
FYI, Rachael Grinham is Natalie's sister.
In his letter to her, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi stated that "Saya amat tertarik dan berbangga dengan kejayaan Nicol (I'm thrilled and proud of your achievement, Nicol)."
Nicol who turned professional in 2000, is truly Malaysia's Golden girl.
Unfortunately Malaysians were sleeping at that moment and we didn't even get to see replays of the match on national TV or even on Astro.
RELATED POST:
Not Again
On the way to the final, she beat world number one Rachael Grinham of Australia in five games. She came from behind twice to beat the double defending champion Grinham 3-9, 9-7, 7-9, 9-4, 9-1 in 69 minutes.
FYI, Rachael Grinham is Natalie's sister.
In his letter to her, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi stated that "Saya amat tertarik dan berbangga dengan kejayaan Nicol (I'm thrilled and proud of your achievement, Nicol)."
Nicol who turned professional in 2000, is truly Malaysia's Golden girl.
Unfortunately Malaysians were sleeping at that moment and we didn't even get to see replays of the match on national TV or even on Astro.
RELATED POST:
Not Again
19 October 2005
Waiting for the call
I haven't been able to update my blog for quite sometime now. The past few days have been quite hectic with work, meetings and other stuff.
I am now waiting for a call from the UK. It’s from my prospective PhD supervisor.
Yes! I have decided to continue with my PhD in the UK. I was pursuing it part time in University of Malaya but made the choice to discontinue it here and start all anew in the UK after taking several factors into consideration.
It’s a tough choice considering that I have to leave the security of my present job and the fact that have covered nearly a year in University of Malaya. And in the end I may end up changing the whole topic based on the area of interest of my prospective supervisor.
Another factor that adds to my feeling of insecurity is that even if I do get selected as one of the PhD candidates, I still may not be able to accept their offer if I cannot come up with the funds to support my study. I don’t have enough funds for the study and I would have to apply for a scholarship. And I can only apply for a scholarship after I get accepted into the University. There are only a limited number of scholarships and I would be fighting for them with people from all around the world. That’s why obtaining strong support from a supervisor is very important.
Fortunately, living costs and other expenses won't be a problem as my wife is going there too supported by the Malaysian Government.
I am not sure what he is going to talk about. I am praying that everything goes OK.
UPDATED 20 Oct. 2005:
I received his call while I was on my way to pick up my wife from her office. Talk about lousy timing. And my prediction was right, he expects me to incorporate some of his research areas into my proposal if I want him to be my supervisor. Now I am cracking my head wondering how I am supposed to do that. Guess I have to change my whole proposal.
I am now waiting for a call from the UK. It’s from my prospective PhD supervisor.
Yes! I have decided to continue with my PhD in the UK. I was pursuing it part time in University of Malaya but made the choice to discontinue it here and start all anew in the UK after taking several factors into consideration.
It’s a tough choice considering that I have to leave the security of my present job and the fact that have covered nearly a year in University of Malaya. And in the end I may end up changing the whole topic based on the area of interest of my prospective supervisor.
Another factor that adds to my feeling of insecurity is that even if I do get selected as one of the PhD candidates, I still may not be able to accept their offer if I cannot come up with the funds to support my study. I don’t have enough funds for the study and I would have to apply for a scholarship. And I can only apply for a scholarship after I get accepted into the University. There are only a limited number of scholarships and I would be fighting for them with people from all around the world. That’s why obtaining strong support from a supervisor is very important.
Fortunately, living costs and other expenses won't be a problem as my wife is going there too supported by the Malaysian Government.
I am not sure what he is going to talk about. I am praying that everything goes OK.
UPDATED 20 Oct. 2005:
I received his call while I was on my way to pick up my wife from her office. Talk about lousy timing. And my prediction was right, he expects me to incorporate some of his research areas into my proposal if I want him to be my supervisor. Now I am cracking my head wondering how I am supposed to do that. Guess I have to change my whole proposal.
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