Friday, March 31, 2006

celebration

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM…

31 March, 2006
Last night, I went to Kuala Perlis with my friends to celebrate the completion of my masters. We ate at a new restaurant near the Kuala Perlis jetty. I really enjoyed myself last night :) Thanks to my dear friends. Then we stopped at the highway (near Arau if I’m not mistaken). We wanted to take some pictures, but the only camera we have is out of battery. So, we just take some pictures using our cellphone. Then we play car-chase along our way back. Huh, a bus nearly hit us when we stopped at the highway & killed the headlights :p.

Waaa, what happened to my cellphone! I can’t hear anything when I’m using the phone. I just bought it for two months! Maybe I should use my old phone (my old phone even survive a bus accident with me last year). I’ll try to reset the phone first…

Yesterday, I met with my ex-lecturer (he’s my ex-dean too). We talked about a lot of things, including about my life and my future planning. He even encouraged me to plan on my work; when to continue phd, senior lecturer, associate prof, prof. A few years ago, he invited me to continue my masters under his supervision. He even wants to help me applying scholarship for my research. However, I refused as I had selected another lecturer to be my supervisor. But, until now he is still helping me doing my masters and suggesting plans for my future. When I finished my undergraduate study, he asked me to be his research assistant for two months. He paid me a four digits salary per month. That’s a lot of money :) After I got the money, I myself paid for another research assistant to help me doing the project, hahaha.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

finally

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

ALHAMDULILLAH, finally my viva session ended, and I passed my masters.
Luckily I can answer the questions given during the viva session.

Thanks to Ma & Abah for your neverending support
Faisal - for waking me up, calming me down, and giving me hope and tips
Nazar - for helping me with programming using PHP
Fairuz(k) & Fathy - for sending me to the bus station & calming me down
Azwan - for picking me at the bus station, sending me to the faculty before the viva session, even though u have to submit ur assignment today, providing the "kiwi" for my shoes & the iron for my clothes
Ady - for ironing my clothes, hehehe; malasnyer aku
Atam - for organizing the mock lecture session, attending the mock lecture session & providing questions & tips
Fairuz(a) - for picking me at the bus station with Azwan, attending my mock lecture session
Cardiac - for attending the mock lecture session & providing questions & tips
Ucop - for attending the mock lecture session & providing questions & tips
Teja - for attending the mock lecture session & providing questions & tips
Boy & Keong - for the moral support

My boss; thanks Prof for the continuous support
My lecturers; thank you very much
The external assessor; for giving me tips and guide, not just trying to kill me

The least I can do is inserting your name in my thesis report.
Siapa yang dekat2 sini, bleh la celebrate mkn malam.
Sapa yg jauh2, lain kali yer :p
Semoga Allah merahmati semua yang terlibat.

Monday, March 27, 2006

dream

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM…

26 March, 2006; 8.15 pm
I’m eating alone right now; sup tulang & nasi kosong… Waa, I felt so lonely. I have three housemates, but all of them have their own tasks to do tonight. My first housemate goes to his office because of some urgent works. My second housemate has to attend dinner for an opening ceremony at the Grand Cont. He invited me to join him, but I refused. I don’t like staying inside the conference room, listening to the boring speech. My third housemate went out to see his gf… Me? I’m staying at home in front of my laptop…

I love cats… I mean, I really do love cats very much. I have a cat when I was 8. But after its death, I haven’t kept a new one until now. Furthermore, I rarely live in Kelantan during my teenage years. I was always on the move. So, it’s hard to keep a cat with me all the time. While doing my masters, I found two cats. When I first saw them, they are only two to three weeks old. They were too thin since nobody feed them during the semester break. I kept them for one whole semester; feed them and sleep with them, hehehe. They can easily know my voice when I called them. I always bring them to my room, particularly when it is raining outside. I can’t stand watching them soaked by the rain. Last month, I have to go back to my workplace. So, I have to leave my dear cats to my friend. This week, I’m going to attend my viva session. Maybe I can find a way to bring my cats with me. Right now, I’m planning to bring my cats to Terengganu by train. I’ll take the train from Kedah to KL, then from KL to Kelantan. From Kelantan, I’ll take another bus to Kuala Terengganu. I love travelling and doing crazy things…

27 March, 2006
“Do you remember how you dreamed as a child? Back then, we had a wonderful innocence, and could gaze into the future, and imagine all sorts of possibilities. Then we turn our focus to adulthood. Many of us find that by the time we get here, we hit a wall and stop dreaming, because we can’t see past next week. Why? What happened!? Somewhere along the way we learned a painful truth. We learned that failing to achieve our dream hurts.”

………….

“Ladies & gentlemen, what do you dream? …or is the better question: What did you dream, and why did you stop? If you have ever let a dream slip away, I’m here to tell you, it’s not too late. If you can summon the courage to overcome your circumstances and your experiences and your critics, your dream can live!”


One of the best speech scripts I’ve ever read. The speech by Jim Key, 2003 World Champion of Public Speaking. I’m searching for his cd to watch his speeches, but I still can’t find it :(

His speech reminds me of my own dreams. Yes, I’m a dreamer; always dreaming & aiming for great things. Sometimes, I’m afraid that I can’t achieve my dreams. But then, reading his speech script gives me new perspective on dreams. I think every normal person have dreams. Its only depends, either we are brave enough to accept that we ourselves have our own dreams and to gain enough guts to strive for our own dream or not. Now I’m planning to travel 1/3 around the globe, to achieve my dream. It’s really hard, as I have to prepare a lot of things and sacrifice many other things before I can get there. But, that’s my dream. I’ll give my best effort to achieve it.

Sunday, March 26, 2006

searching

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM…

Hrmmmm, I’ve spent 2 hours and 43 minutes, searching for a song, “Sway” by Bic Runga, from her album; Drive. I still can’t find the link to download the song though. However, I can still listen to the song online, from her website. Maybe I’ll search for the cd this evening if I can’t find the song online :)

This morning, I suddenly woke up approximately at 1 am. I felt like there’s something moving next to me, huhhh. It’s my housemate. Maybe the temperature inside his room is higher than the living room (fyi, I’m sleeping at the living room). So, I woke up and give him some more space, then activate Agile Messenger. Hrmm, somebody is out there :) I want to chat, but I was too sleepy. I think I’ll fell asleep while chatting if I do so. So, better if I just call him (alasan je ni). Actually I just want to hear the voice, hahaha. I just talk about 4++ minutes only because I don't want to disturb my friend. I think he's very busy (are u?). I’ve spent quite a lot for my phone bill this month; to help my brother picking a suitable course and to help my sister searching for information on scholarships and to fill up her UPU application, and of course; calling my friends. Just a small matter though, as long as I am happy (",) There’s no use having a lot of money if you don’t spend it for your happiness, hahaha.

Saturday, March 25, 2006

weekend routine

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRAHIM…

Thursday, 23 March, 2006
I planned to go back to Kota Bharu, to meet my parents before going to Kedah for my viva session. So, I phoned the Transnasional counter to book the bus ticket. However, the operator said that I’m not allowed to book the ticket by phone. So, I planned to buy the bus ticket on the spot, on 8 o’clock. But, I’m very disappointed when the person selling the bus ticket told me that the ticket was sold out already. I hate it when I suddenly have to change my plan. Arrrgh, I can’t meet my parents this week.

Friday, 24 March, 2006
I woke up at 5++, and enabled the Agile Messenger. I saw a “ding” from my friend, a future lawyer to be. So, I chat with him for about 15 to 30 minutes, if I’m not mistaken. It’s very nice to know & chat with him; even I never meet him before. We just talk about our life & daily activities. But I’m really happy to have somebody to accompany me while I definitely need someone to talk to.

Firstly, I planned to go to my office, to settle a few tasks. Guess what? I fell asleep :) I guess I’m too tired. Last night, I slept at 2++ and woke up at 5++. Not enough sleep. Maybe I’ll just stay at home today. Everybody needs a little rest, isn’t it?

Saturday, 25 March, 2006
Beli 3 bungkus nasi minyak & lepak dekat ofis (",)

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

the lady of dreams

my favourite song, by Kitaro, 1992... a very beautiful song indeed.
always listen to this song when I desperately need a companion :)

Save me a place .... In the heart of your hearts .... When you think of love .... Never forsake me.

Wanting and dreaming you .... Each time I think of you .... Lying naked beside me..

Only a Lady of Dreams .... She will bring magic .... To sing to your heartstrings..

Only a Lady of Dreams .... Come alive - you are all .... That I desire

Save me a place ... In the heart of your hearts ... When you think of dreams ... Never forsake me.

Wanting and holding you .... Each time I come to you .... Lying naked beside you..

Only a Lady of Dreams .... Could there be magic .... To sing to your heartstrings..

Only a Lady of Dreams .... Come alive - you are all .... That I desire

Something tells me .... This is love that surrounds.. .... Only a fool .... Without wisdom can see..

Blind as I am .... In your eyes .... My Lady of Dreams..

Save me, save me .... A place in your heart.. .... Tears escape from me .... When we're apart..

Please dream of me now .... My Lady of Dreams..

My thought and wishes .... Are all that surrounds.. .... Mysteries hold you .... Then fly you away..

You know you are my life . My Lady of Dreams. You know you are my life . My Lady of Dreams.

semakin berisi, semakin tunduk

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

Yesterday evening, my boss invited me to his house. Just to chat & drink coffee since he’s been busy for the last few days. I told him about my viva session next week. Then I informed him about my intention to take a week leave from my work during viva. He told me that my absence wouldn’t be recorded, but he can only allow me to take 3 days leave, not a whole week. Thanks boss, hehehe, that’s enough time for me.

Then he asked me either I have any problem with my former research supervisor… At first, I don’t want to tell him anything :) But he said that that he knew my supervisor already. In fact I’m really definitely extremely disappointed with my thesis supervisor. While doing my masters, he let me do my research by myself (I mean mostly by myself). I’m not saying that he didn’t help me at all, but the help he provides me was not enough. I still remember the compliment he received during my proposal presentation session. One of the assessors congratulates my supervisor because I delivered a superb proposal presentation on that day (I’m not boasting laa :), since no one here know me; there’s no need to boast). The assessor said “of course you’re doing a very good presentation. You’re Dr XXX’s student. He must helped u a lot”. Of course I didn’t tell the board of examiner that I prepared the proposal and presentation by myself. What my supervisor did – check the power point presentation slide prior to the presentation session. Huh; what a big help.

Then, when my supervisor informs me about the viva date, I asked him a few basic things to clarify some issues. He refused to answer any question from me. I asked him, who are my internal & external examiner; he refused to tell me (the information is confidential. But I knew him for more than 5 years. Can’t he provide me a little help?) I asked him about the possible viva duration (I knew the answer already, but just to test him). He even considered this info as classified. Huh, what a big help… Then, I asked him the next question; Where the viva will be held?... u know the answer – CLASSIFIED

“ikutlah resam padi; semakin berisi, semakin tunduk” – I heard this words hundreds of times already. But the last time I heard it (last night), I really understood the meaning of those words. My boss, my idol is the best example for me. He’s not just saying the word, but he’s applying the concept in his life. He’s among the first (if he’s not the first one) Malay mathematician that received a PhD in Fuzzy (not sure the specific area though). But he’s too humble, very helpful, knowledgable….. and he’s very strict too, in his classes or at work. But outside of his class, he’s a very good father and mentor. If I have an idea, lets say I can formulate my idea from a to c. When I asked for his opinion, I’m not surprised if he can easily suggests his idea from a to z already.

Ooops, I have to meet him in an hour. Better be prepared, or I’m a dead meat.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

viva voce

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

The date for my viva session is on next Wednesday, 29 March, 2006. I'm thrilled, yet terrified hearing the news from my supervisor just now. The 2 hours session that will determine either I can successfully complete my masters or not. I have to get ready for this...

an early day

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

I woke up around 4++ am this morning. Too early, hehehe. I don't know why I always wake up in the middle of the night nowadays.. Then I realised that my cellphone is nearly dead. So, I charged my cellphone, and activate Agile Messenger, just to check my YM. But seems like nobody is out there. When I opened my eyes again, my cellphone's battery is nearly fully charged, and it's 6.30 already, arrgh, I have to wake up. Actually, I'm waiting for some messages in my YM. Messages that I hope will raise up my spirit and strength. Maybe I'm just dreaming and hoping too much for myself. :( When I entered my office ad I checked my YM, I saw two "ding" from my friend :) Although I only knew this friend of mine for less than two weeks (if I'm not mistaken), it's really nice even to get the "ding"s (dont know what to call this "ding" thing) Maybe I have top wake up at 4 again tomorrow to chat, hahaha...

Monday, March 20, 2006

my dear brother

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

My dear brother sent me a sms around 7 yesterday evening, asking me to assist him in selecting a suitable course for him. He’s very fortunate, as he can choose any course that he likes; lucky him. He is taking preparation classes and will finish it in another 3 months duration. So, he has to decide what specific course he’s going to take when his preparation classes ended. He still can't make up his mind about this. My first suggestion to him is to choose a course that he’s interested in. I told him that he just have so study something he really love. In the future, I’m positively confident that he will easily find a job after his study.

After reading the sms he sent me, I tried to call him, but I can’t reach him after a few tries. So, I just sent sms to him, to inform that I’m going to search the net about courses that he might take.

I borrowed my friend’s car, and drove to my office. Warrrgh, I can’t log-in to the net. Probably the server was not working. Then I went out of my workplace, and searched for a cyber café. It took me about half an hour to search for one. Thank god I found the information I’m searching for at the cyber café. But, when I want to send another sms to my brother, then I realized that I can’t receive any signal from my cell phone service provider inside the cyber cafe. Arrrgh, what a night. But, that’s not a problem; I’m willing to do anything, as long as I can help my brother :)

When I arrived at home, my housemate invited me to see my boss (my boss just arrived from Finland) at his house. Aaargh, I’m too tired, so I refused to go with him. As expected, my boss asked about me, “why didn’t I go to his house?” It’s a long story boss. Maybe I'll meet him today

Sunday, March 19, 2006

today

I woke up earlier this morning, around 5 o’clock. What happened to my sleeping routine? Huhuhu, I can’t sleep. Have to write something. Actually, I only tell a person from Myspace about the existence of my blog. I have added a few friends from my school, but then I realized that they’re not updating their blogs for months. So, there’s no point adding them up… Furthermore, most of the stuff I’m writing is about myself.

Long ago…
I don’t wanna cry
When my day turns unexpectedly bad
I don’t have to cry
Even though it turns out worse
I can’t even cry
Since u were always there to soothe me
I can’t even force myself to cry
As u will definitely stop me before I do

But today will never be the same again…
Nobody really care when I’m crying
They’re always asking me why
But never wait to hear my answer

How can I hope for love
When I can only find lust everywhere
I’m afraid to know others anymore
Too scared to hurt myself again
To the limit that I myself can’t endure

I had feel it twice
Oh my God, I’m afraid to suffer anymore

Saturday, March 18, 2006

keep it up

I'm crying cuz it hurts
So many unanswered questions
My eyes are burning
You would think my eyes would dryed up
But They Haven't
The Tears Keep Falling
I lost you

Why can't I be happy with life?
Was I left alone for too long?
Is that why I can't let that one go?

The pain of these years is massive
Try it like this
A blade cutting your cheek every day
Every night
Where you can't stop crying
And your eyes are pure blood shot
With no one there to hold you
No one to keep you company
Just pure emptyness
Where you sit in self-pity
And keep reminding yourself that your gonna wake up, but you don't

Getting up everyday and thinking to yourself what's the point?
What have I got to look forward to?
I can't move on
I hear the name and a lump goes to my throat.
How can I still be crushed?
I need to rest, but I can't......
***SpYkE***

pesawat misteri?

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

Utusan Malaysia
Berita 1: 18 Mac, 2006
PM: Pesawat bukan di ruang udara kita
PULAU PINANG 17 Mac - Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi berkata, pesawat tidak dikenali berlegar-legar di ruang udara berhampiran Johor dipercayai milik Singapura.

``Kemungkinan milik Singapura tetapi penerbangan itu bukan dalam ruang udara kita,'' katanya pada sidang akhbar selepas merasmikan Pangkalan Polis Marin Wilayah Utara di Batu Uban di sini hari ini.

Berita 2: 18 Mac, 2006
Pesawat misteri dikenal pasti milik Singapura buatan Israel
IMEJ gambar pesawat tanpa pemandu yang berlegar dekat Johor Bahru, kelmarin.
JOHOR BAHRU 17 Mac - Pesawat tidak dikenali yang dilapor berlegar di ruang udara Gelang Patah dekat sini seperti disiarkan akhbar semalam, dikenali pasti sebagai pesawat peninjau tanpa pemandu (UAV) buatan Israel milik Tentera Udara Republik Singapura, kata seorang penganalisis pertahanan.

``Ia jenis Searcher UAV buatan syarikat Israel Aircraft Industries. Ia bukan sesuatu yang rahsia, Singapura menggunakannya sejak dari 1998,'' kata penganalisis itu yang enggan namanya disiarkan.


Maybe for a lot of us, we will assume this as a common mistake, or just an isolated flaw... But, is it possible for a PM not to notice an aircraft that has been used for 8 years by his neighbour? Just think about it... "Kerajaan cakna rakyat"
Ok, that's enough...



I woke up quite early this morning, around 5.40 am. I tried to sleep again, but I can't. So, I checked my YM, using Agile Messenger. Hehehe, thanks to the modern technology. What am I gonna do today? Probably I’m going to the office la, to finish a few chores. Don’t take me wrong. I’m not a workaholic. I’m just doing whatever I like, whenever I like it. Furthermore, if I stay at home during the weekend, most probably I’ll end up sleeping all day. Better do something than nothing, right? I’m searching for a new house to rent right now. For the time being, I’m staying at my friend’s house, near my workplace. I think everybody can imagine what a typical bachelor’s house looks like, hehehe. Maybe I’ll search for a new house this evening, with my friend. If I can find one, I’ll move in on April. I need a new house to focus on the preparation for my study. I have to take action faster, or I won't be able to get out of here by the end of 2006 :)

Things to do:
1. Settle a few things in my office
2. Search for a house
3. Go to maxis service centre

Thursday, March 16, 2006

at the beach















the beach, and a pakcik






















i have to wait for nearly 30 minutes just to drink this? huhh

Al Fatihah 2

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

Just now, i received a call from Azwan, telling me another shocking news. Another friend of mine (Atam) has lost his father just now, because of old age. Two of my friend's father passed away on the same week. Semoga mereka diampunkan Allah dan dicucuri rahmatNya. Al Fatihah...
Life is too short, isn't it?

"a new beginning"

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

What do I mean by “a new beginning”? Somebody just asked me. Mmm, how should I write this…
When I was an undergraduate student, I knew a girl from my faculty. She’s a bright, loyal, stunning, lively girl. In other word, she’s perfect girl for me. She has the complete package as my dream girl, and she treat me very kindly. After a few months knowing her, she then becomes my gf. But I myself don’t know how to appreciate her. Last year, on 1 Muharram, I break up with her, after two years being her bf (I'm the one who asked to break up). Until today, I never tell her the reasons of what I did……

My stupid reasons:

1. I love her so much. I don’t want to do anything that I’m not supposed to do onto her. I think everybody can understand what I mean by this. I’m a human too & I just can’t control myself. Even my best friend said that this excuse unacceptable. For me, I really love her and I won’t do anything that might jeopardise her future. It might happen if I continue my relationship with her for the time being.
2. Can’t tell this one
3. While I break up with her, I don’t have enough money to support my study & to marry her (haven’t got my job yet)
4. I can’t give enough attention to her, as I’m too far from her; I’m still studying while she’s working elsewhere
5. I can’t give her an appropriate answer when she asked me: “when are you going to meet my parents?”

When I was officially her bf, she gave a few pictures of her to me, including a special picture of herself. She asked me to bring the picture with me, anywhere I go, and I did. I still have the picture in my wallet, even when I’m attending her wedding last week. Yes, I attended her wedding ceremony. As the last guest actually. I arrived at her house around 7 in the evening. Firstly, I thought that I can handle it as a gentleman, hehehe. But, when I saw her face again, I knew that I still love her. I nearly cried in front of her. But, there’s nothing more that I can do. What the hell, she’s not mine anymore. But I really really really miss her. This is one of the reasons, why I want to travel far away from Malaysia. But, where to?

That's my new beginning... beginning to live by myself again, to feel lonely again. I thought that I’m ready for this, but I’m definitely wrong. It’s really hard for me to continue my daily life right now, day by day by day.

stressful evening

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

Yesterday, I went home quite early, ‘bout 5.30. Then I went to Pantai Teluk Ketapang, just 20 minutes walk from my friend’s house, which I’m staying right now. Firstly, I planned to jog all the way to the beach, hehehe. Then it happened; I’m too exhausted. So, I just walk slowly to the beach (semput maa). I have stopped playing sport since I started my masters study. My weight increased by 15 kgs in a year. huuu, I can’t believe it myself.

I took a few pics at the beach, tp xtau mcm mana nk pos dkt sini. Dekat tempat aku lepak2, ada sorang pakcik tengah mengail ngan anak dia. Dapat ikan lampam banyak gak tu. Ikan lain sekor dua jer. Dekat belah kanan, ramai lg yg memancing, tp saja nk fokus dkt pakcik ni. Dkt pantai ni, ramai families, couples, and singles (aku contohnya) yg melayan perasaan.

Around 7, I walked back home. On the way back, I saw a restaurant, selling……..

my favourite … coconut drink
I just asked for a coconut, no more than that. But, while I was waiting for my drink, a few staffs from my workplace arrived at the restaurant (I knew them from their attire, but don’t personally know them). They are senior staffs, and drive Proton Perdana (while I’m on foot). I’m incredibly annoyed when they got their drink first, since I was waiting longer than them. So, I called one of the waiters, and scold him (which I definitely regret after that). That’s the first time I scolded a waiter in a restaurant. Usually, if I’m dissatisfied with the service, I’ll just walk away. Maybe I’m too tired yesterday, but I know that I’m not supposed to scold him. However, I’m not going to the restaurant anymore. I don’t like the way they treat me, just because I’m young and not using a Perdana! Huh.... stressssed for waiting nearly half an hour

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Al Fatihah

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

Yesterday evening, I received devastating news from Azwan, my friend in Kedah. He told me that Ady’s (another friend of mine) father just passed away… Al Fatihah……... I met Ady nearly a year ago. He’s a very good friend; supportive, energetic, and always helping me when I’m in need. He’s a second semester postgraduate student. Most probably, he’ll finish his masters in the next semester. Although this tragedy will definitely affect his life, I truly hope that he can cope with the matter and will successfully complete his study in time.

And to my precious ma and abah; I truly unquestionably love both of you. Thank you for the endless protection you provide since I’m a child and the everlasting support that grant me strength to face all the tribulations and trials in my life. I love you. You are the wind beneath my wing.

Last week, a friend of mine went to Wollongong, Australia to start her phd degree. Next week, another one will go to Oslo, Norway for her study too. Me? I don’t know yet…… still searching

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Saintis Barat mencari Pencipta cakerawala

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

Oleh: ISMAIL HASHIM
Teori evolusi anjuran Charles Darwin yang begitu disanjungi di Barat, sekarang dipertikaikan di Amerika Syarikat (AS). Cabaran terhadap teori evolusi ini menjadi lebih hangat dan kontroversial apabila isu pengenalan pendidikan Intellectual Design (penciptaan intelektual) di sekolah-sekolah di beberapa negeri seperti di Pennsylvania, AS pada tahun lalu menjadi sesuatu yang dibincangkan secara terbuka.

Isu ini membuak-buak apabila pihak sekolah di Dover, Pennsylvania memperkenalkan pendidikan Intellectual Design (ID) untuk diserapkan ke dalam mata pelajaran Biologi. Mereka yang menentangnya telah membawa kes ini ke mahkamah...........

berita lengkap di:

http://utusan.com.my (rencana; 04/01/2006)

GP

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM.....

Last night, I read a few books (a few chapters actually) on goal programming. I’m sure most of u has no idea, what goal programming is. I’m not an expert in this area myself, but I really hope to be one in the future. Goal programming is an interesting decision making technique, a very fancy name 4 a very simple idea; the line between objectives and constraints is not completely solid. Therefore, it is generally a good idea to treat some or all of them as constraints instead of objectives (Michael Trick, 1996).

Right now, I’m planning to continue my study in goal programming, but I still haven’t found a suitable supervisor to supervise the dissertation. My initial target is New Zealand (Massey, Otago, or Auckland). Recently, there’s a change of plan. My first choice until today is UK, but still can’t find a suitable university. I have my own & personal reason, why I’m planning to go to UK. However, the choices of university are very limited; only top 5 universities in the specific area of study are permitted. The most important thing; it depends on my boss, either he’ll allow me to continue my study this year, or I have to wait another few years. Another thing, I haven’t completed my masters yet! I’m still waiting for viva (thesis defense), most probably in the end of March or latest, on the second week of April. I have to read more :p

Monday, March 13, 2006

SPM

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

my youngest sister called me this morning, telling that she had already got her SPM result. she got 11As and 1B. she got B for her arabic language. poor her, she really hope to get straight As in SPM. i still think that the result is excellent, as she got As for other subjects including physics, chemistry, add math, biology etc... congratulations to my dear sister. what should i buy her?

a new beginning

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM...

this is the first blog i ever created in my life. i just hope to share something with others that might help me to remember my past & show it to my children in the future. sebenarnya dah lama nak tulis blog, tapi selalu xde masa. skang ni dah ada masa rilek sket, lepas dapat ilham & semangat baru :p