Week 14
I just finished my UM test today. I am expecting a B or hopefully an A for my earlier performance. Next week will be the project briefing. I do not know what to expect but hope to do well for it.
For sure, I am expecting to enjoy my 1 month break. Perhaps get a job or something.
Spring Cleaning
I went to school on a Saturday for the first time. There is actually somebody manning the guard post of the school.
I went to school to help clean up the musolahs in school. After a late night yesterday, I went all out to give a hand. Sadly the turnout was quite apalling. There were 5 of us in all. This endeavour of starting up NYPMS has been challenging. I hope to play a vital role in it.
What I want
I guess if you want something bad, you will have it. Insyaallah. That is how Allah has planned it. I must have faith that I would get what I work for. Even if some things seems bleak at the moment. Even if I still do not have the things that I want. It probably means that I am not doing things the right way.
One semester of school is almost over. What do I wish to achieve??
Nietzsche's Superman
I have been doing research on Superman as I am doing an analysis of Smallville for Understanding Media. I just came to me how weak a man's mental capability is.
When man becomes too self absorbed with various ideas and not have faith in Allah, he becomes crazy. This Nietzsche guy is a philosopher who basically do not believe in the higher power.
Carl Jung also ended up crazy. Most artists end up crazy.
There has to be a connection somewhere. Like my ustaz says, we must not question the nature of Allah and things that are beyond our mental understanding. There are many things that human beings are capable of but in reality our abilities are limited.
Dialogue Session
I went to school to attend NYPMS meeting but I attended a dialogue session for malay/muslim polytechnic students. Among the panelists were our malay/muslims ministers. It was enlightening.
If anything it renewed my sense of achieving the best. The need to look at my strengths and see how to manipulate it so as to improve areas of my weakness. Hope to get to know people through events such has this.
Design Fundamental Presentation was great
The thing about stress is it is usually made up by yourself. All you can hope for in anything is for the best after putting in all of your effort. All of your effort here means considerable amount of time but not getting in the way of other responsibility.
I was having negative thoughts but managed to get myself to get things done orderly with some sacrifice. What is the worst that can happen rite?
Of course after all these, I can only work harder. Prayer also come into important play here.
Bad Day
I am handling things that come in my way faster. Even though the events that has been coming towards my way is bad, I am handling them well.
I love the video Bad Day by Daniel Powter. Keep story short....bike problems again.
NYPMS
Yesterday was an introduction to NYPMS ceremony. It is not official yet but Alhamdulillah there are people who are there to make it come true. I hope that this will be an opportunity to make new friends.
I feel stronger now. I want to give the best in everything that I do. My grades so far has been averaging in B. I hope to do better. Hard work is needed.
Eat Dust!! Suckers and IPPT Briefing
Travelling home from the briefing was fun. All the NS men walking to their cars (big deal) and there was one other guy riding a bike. It was some chopper kind of bike. It was loud. He was revving it as he started his bike. There was no race or anything really.
When I reached the Canberra Rd stretch, there was a red light. I was there first, the a car, then the bike. 200 m ahead was another traffic light. My favourite. The one that I usually turn left and make a u-turn and turn left again to avoid waiting if the light goes red. I was hoping the light would turn red even before the others arrive, just to relive my happy moments. The light turned green and the chopper began to overtake me. Halfway towards the second traffic light, the second traffic light turned amber then red. The chopper was slowing down to stop. As usual, I made my magical manouvre. Eat Dust!! Suckers
The briefing earlier covered IPPT and and NS pay matters. Here are some facts to note down so that I can refer to this later:
- IPPT must be taken once a year
- Those studying like myself need not take my RT
- Window is closed and cannot be taken 2 days after birthday
- RT consists of 3 phase, 4wks 2 times weekly; 2wks 3 times and another 2 wks
- I can attempt 3 IPPT and get paid for the service. Injury sustained after the 3 tries are not the ARMY will not pay for any injuries
- Personnel can be called up to 3 times per year, not more than 40 days
- 13 yr cycle or until 40 yrs old then dumped to Mindef Reserve; ROD, run out date
Something like tat..
Reaching for the Stars
It's the new week of the new term. Time flew by pretty fast. After one assignment ends, another comes along. This is how my life will be for a few years now. Time can be managed though.
As I walked into Nanyang Polytechnic, I looked up and saw a banner, "Graduation 2005". I was transported to a near future in 2008. When it is finally my time to get a diploma. I just feel that doing my best in my assignments is something that is natural. It is my calling. So far I have done pretty well. But I can make life fun as well.
I wanna check my school gym out. I need return to my prime.
