First Month of Post Grad

It's already 4 weeks since I joined the research world. At first, negative thoughts kept rushing in, that this is a total disaster of life. Hey, wait a second... it's not that bad after all, comparing to working life.

Through the weeks, me and my senior have developed our vibro-impact rig. It is now almost as tall as me =.= (compare to this).It feels kinda great seeing some outcome, but not starting with literature review is weird.

Our experimental rig at this point:

Seriously, I'm still not quite sure what I'm doing or suppose to do. I just know that currently I'm playing with electrical devices and try to obtain some data, and write out some paper. Seniors told me, according to experience, the blur-ness will haunt me for at least 6-9 months *eiks*.

Oscillator and function generator:

My senior calls this masterpiece as "mass destruction weapon". As far as I know... the produced vibration suppose to be able to dig through soil (success) and break stones (only works on small stones currently). So everyday I would just listen to 33.3-33.7 Hz of vibration *tak tak tak tak*, looking at the small rock and pray... "please shatter".

It's time to rock and roll~

Oh ya, one of the coolest thing is, I got myself a workstation (office). It's at a corner with the other researchers, and they are my colleagues ^_^ The PC provided wasn't very helpful, but plugging the LCD monitor to my laptop, I have dual screen, very useful for multi-task (facebook and manga at the same time :P)!

My workstation:


"If you turn away from following him, he will again leave all this people in the desert, and you will be the cause of their destruction."
-Numbers 32:7-

I pray that I will have the endurance and strength to carry on this path. By the way, new academic year will be starting tomorrow. A brand new chapter for everyone, may the blessings of God be with all of you, Amen.

WorshipGod 2010 Conference

As a member of Nilai's worship team, we're heading to Darmansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC) for a 3 days worship conference. It's only 5 of us representing our ministry as the others can't leave work/assignments. Glenn Packiam from Desperation Band and Sidney Mohede from True Worshipers are there as speakers and lead workshop, I'm expecting something great.

Car park full early in the morning:

Other than FGA, this is another mega church that I visited so far, it's huge! The auditorium is so big, heard that they have 5 services, 3000 over members and 90+ worship team members. The Yamaha Motif XS7 and KORG Triton on stage are driving me crazy.

Projection of light on the ceiling:

It is announced that, for this workshop, there are almost 700 participants representing 88 different churches. This is awesome, it's my first time joining such a big event. DUMC really worked hard to organize this. Lunch is catered for everyone, it's no easy work.

So many people queuing up for lunch:

Out of all 24 workshops, one could only choose 4 to attend. It's keyboard workshop and building strong worship team that I went for the first day. Pongky, keyboardist from Giving My Best band and the head of Music Worship Ministry in DUMC are sharing some experience in this workshops.

My first 2 workshops:

I wanted to go for songwriting, but seems like song arrangement attracted me more, led by a keyboardist in DUMC. The last one is band dynamics by a music pastor from US. All of us went for different workshops, can't wait when we gather together and discuss about what we learnt.

Second day's workshop:

For the first 2 nights, there are actually worship concert by True Worshippers and Glenn Packiam. We went for both, and the 3rd night attending DUMC's Saturday night service. It was seriously tiring for the continuous ride back and forth from Nilai to KL attending conference whole day, but it seriously worth it.

Some dinners around KL:


"Phinehas and his descendants will have a covenant of a lasting priesthood, because he was zealous for the honor of his God and made atonement for the Israelites."
-Numbers 25:13-

Listening to the speakers that experienced the moulding of God through the years, that they have finally come to this stage to touch lives really encouraged us. Pray that we would able to make use of the blessings we received from this workshops and turn it into blessings upon others. Pray this all in Jesus name, Amen.

Vincent's Birthday

Yesterday was my senior's birthday, though just knowing him for... 2 weeks, he's really nice to me. Our colleagues really know how to throw a party (adult style). For this kinda HSBC (High Stress Bachelors Condition), I think that's necessary.

Celebrating in the office with ice cream cake:


He told me before going to the office "see how they bully your senior later":

At night, we went to Green Box at Cheras Selatan to celebrate again, and it's my first time ever in Karaoke. The first thing that impressed me is the free flow of food until 10pm~ Wow, I can't care more about singing but just to sweep all the food first.

More and more food:

Until I realize, it was actually quite cool in the room. They have 2 screens, one for the music videos with lyrics, one for song selection with all sorts of artists, and another button pad for some equalizing and control. It seriously amazed me for 30 seconds playing around with the song selection.

This is so cool!

There were 10 of us, so we split to 2 rooms (for English and Chinese songs each room). Singing with others can be quite fun, regardless of harmonizing or some other skills, just shouting along feels really great. Haha, we sang from 8pm til 1am at night, marvelous.

Cheers for the birthday boy:


"Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink."
-Numbers 20:8-

It was discouraging before beginning my research life, but the Lord has show mercy. There are actually very nice people around (at least for now). May we continue to find encouragement in faith. Pray this all in Jesus name, Amen.

David's Farewell

2nd week of "work" has just passed by like that, I thought my days would continue by just waiting instructions in the labs for the next few months. Hey, maybe that's not entirely correct, the researchers around do know how to throw a party to destress. David Wee is leaving to UK soon, a BBQ at Kean How's place would be nice.

Straight down after supervisor "releases" me:

It's the first outing (sort of) with this gang, and I'm not really official in the office yet. Somehow, they are not total strangers anyway, gonna put a bit bit effort to break the ice.

Let's start the fire:

These doctors soon-to-be are not super nerdy after all, but making fun and jokes about publications and researches will always be there. Overall, nice foods, nice drinks, blowing water... and there goes the night.

High solidified carbon content:

Seriously, I wonder would they have this kind of fun in the working world. Might be... if lucky enough, most likely... nah. So, with this gang of people, this 12 months won't be that much of a torture, I guess... I hope. Ya, I'm cool with it.

Cheers for David's departure:

Finally, we're done with the BBQ stuffs, and into the house, we have mountains high of junk foods! Card games are kinda essential in this moments, some are taking time injecting alcohol into their blood streams (means drinking la). Well, it was quite awhile since I strolled outside til this late, reached home at 2:30 am.

Junk food session:


"If these men die a natural death and experience only what usually happens to men, then the LORD has not sent me."
-Numbers 16:29-

It's indeed a new chapter of life, things are so different now. Certainly, graduates of my batch are also experiencing it, either they're out to work or continue studying. No matter what it is, may the grace of God be upon us. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

2 Years Blogging Anniversary

This whole year... I've done nothing amazing except designed a Formula racing car monocoque and completed my Final Year Project! Oh gosh, it's mostly about study... But by the grace of God, these efforts are not wasted, I graduated and did a lot better than I could ever imagine.

A crazy drawing that I used to do when I'm stress:

Ok, enough of the bitter part. We started ConneXion Semenyih, the group grew a lot through Bible Study and Games Night, great group. Been super crazy joining Cheras Baptist's worship team. I guess the desperation of living in a jungle contributes a lot of these.

ConneXion gang and playing for CBC:

The Christian Fellowship that I just joined is equally awesome too. I'm quite surprised that I could get along with them so fast, helping in events and others. Haha, guess it's my nature to make myself busy of society's stuffs, but doing that during final year is seriously a bad idea.

My new network of this year:

Seriously, blogging helps a lot. As I promised myself never to blog emo stuffs, self-control improve as well. For the sake of blogging, I tend to go for more outings, that keeps my life busy and colorful ^_^.

I thought it would be another year of lonely 5th September. Wait a minute, I always have a second home. I'm so glad to spend this very special day with the Chan family. Oh ya... just one more time, Happy Birthday to Carl, Charles, Timotius, Audri! It's my pleasure being band-mate with you guyz!

My birthday cake!


The LORD answered, "Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you."
-Numbers 11:23-

It's another year of witnessing prayers being answered, for ConneXion, academic, and also many others. Pray that Your grace will continue to uphold us as we walk along Your path. In Jesus I pray, Amen.

Grand Millennium Dinner

We're celebrating Charles belated birthday, and it's at Grand Millennium Hotel in KL. Before the great evening, Robert and Cheryl brought me along to shop around Pavilion and Sungei Wang. The human density is insane, I guess it's the crazy Ramadhan sale.

Arrive at the hotel, what a nice restaurant:

Yeah, food is always pleasing, especially after trapping in Semenyih for one month during summer break and intense work load. It's a buffet dinner, all sort of good food, and free flow!

Seafood and chocolate fountain:

The roast lamb was amazingly tender. They even have "live band" performing, all of them are Malays but they did some classical Chinese songs too, haha. Not too bad la, most of them doing percussions, only 1 chord player at a time (either guitar of accordion).

Roast lamb and live band:

Be prepared whenever you pray! The day before, I was rushing my job in the research lab as Robert is coming to pick me to Nilai. Working from morning til late night, and directly to worship practice, seriously exhausted and hungry. I'm telling myself I'm gonna eat something good, but ended up just having indon-mee. Anyway, God hears me, and I'm in front of all these dishes now! Wooo hooo!

Sushi and chocolated fruits:


Cakes and ice cream with ice kacang:

Wow... I'm so full after the dinner (of coz). We stayed for awhile at the hotel foyer for some pictures, doing those stuffs with another 2 DSLRs are just great. Although kinda tired of whole day walking here and there, I'm beyond satisfied ^_^. Thanks so much for the Chan family and Robert once again.

The 3 photographers and my "still water shot":


" Also at your times of rejoicing—your appointed feasts and New Moon festivals—you are to sound the trumpets over your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, and they will be a memorial for you before your God. I am the LORD your God."
-Numbers 10:10-

It comes to a month full of people's birthday, and most of them are the blessed and gifted ones who serve the Lord faithfully (almost all of the Nilai Worship Band of 2007 are September babies). I pray for all of us to continue serving the Lord, and that we all will have a blessed birthday this year *I kinda missed those days*. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.