Monday, December 28, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Farewell
My farewell note....
I’ll be leaving SBO this week. The journey of six months, though a short period, has been a very inspiriting and fruitful one.
SBO has been a fertile ground which taught me a lot of things and sharpened me intellectually. I’m indebted to this company and each of you with whom I interacted at various times. Special thanks to SD, SME, SME-1 and the SME-1 team.
A heartfelt gratitude for your guidance, kindness, support, and friendship. Working with all of you will remain one of the memorable phases of my life.
I will be going back to KL by this week. I do hope we could keep in touch in the future. My email address is natasya.jiaweyn@gmail.com. My personal contact no. is 012-xxxxxxx
I wish you and the company all the best in future ~
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Bora Bora Island
I haven't uploaded anything since few weeks back. Upon somebody's request, I'm going to introduce to you all:
Dang! dang! dang! Bora Bora Island!!!
See the pictures? Her beauty is indescribable. So mesmerizing, picturesque and serene. Hopefully one day I could pay a visit and stay at one of the chalet and I will be touched to tears of happiness!!!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
KK visit #1: KK bird sanctuary
In view of Kee Foo's effort to lure all of you to KK, I have decided to contribute to this mission too. Last Wednesday I visited the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary with my friend, Yuen. This bird sanctuary is located in the heart of KK City, near Likas. It is actually a mangrove forest around 24 hectare. We read from the website that this sanctuary is a home to many kind of waterbirds like Kingfishers, Doves, Starlings, Lora's and Pigeons. However we couldn't see any during our trip there!
I was standing on a 30m height observatory tower.
A very picturesque view. The trees grow along the river bank.
We could see the mangrove canopy better from the observatory tower.
There is a 1.5km boardwalk to bring us deep into the mangrove forest.
Very serene and windy though a bit warm.
I was standing on a 30m height observatory tower.
A very picturesque view. The trees grow along the river bank. 
We could see the mangrove canopy better from the observatory tower.
There is a 1.5km boardwalk to bring us deep into the mangrove forest.
Very serene and windy though a bit warm.Saturday, September 26, 2009
About me
A friend would like to know more about me therefore put a list like this for me to answer:
1. I like to….
2. I don’t like to …..
3. I’m scared of …..
4. I find it ….
5. I believe that …..
6. I think that …..
7. I have always wanted to …..
8. …. are important for me.
9. I am happy when …..
10. Sometimes I live life like …..
My answer:
1. I like to eat all kind of fruits and vegetables.
2. I don't like to waste my time worrying over something that's not going to happen.
3. I’m scared of chickens and ducks.
4. I find it funny when people get agitated when driving on the road.
5. I believe that 40% work smart plus 60% work hard contribute to success.
6. I think people look nicer when they wear a smiling face and have a gentle heart.
7. I have always wanted to dye my hair violet and red.
8. Career satisfaction and financial freedom are important for me.
9. I am happy when my family and friends care for me.
10. Sometimes I live life like I’m going to die tomorrow.
A very delicious and affordable Fish Bihun at Lintas, KK.
1. I like to….
2. I don’t like to …..
3. I’m scared of …..
4. I find it ….
5. I believe that …..
6. I think that …..
7. I have always wanted to …..
8. …. are important for me.
9. I am happy when …..
10. Sometimes I live life like …..
My answer:
1. I like to eat all kind of fruits and vegetables.
2. I don't like to waste my time worrying over something that's not going to happen.
3. I’m scared of chickens and ducks.
4. I find it funny when people get agitated when driving on the road.
5. I believe that 40% work smart plus 60% work hard contribute to success.
6. I think people look nicer when they wear a smiling face and have a gentle heart.
7. I have always wanted to dye my hair violet and red.
8. Career satisfaction and financial freedom are important for me.
9. I am happy when my family and friends care for me.
10. Sometimes I live life like I’m going to die tomorrow.
A very delicious and affordable Fish Bihun at Lintas, KK.Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Recaps
Alas! I am finally back to the main land~
Some flash back....
My previous experience on Sapura3000 was too wonderful that I was hoping this trip would be a comfortable one. Ok, it’s actually quite comfortable, especially when I stayed in this OS room with an attached bathroom. Before that I was in this double room which I had to share the cannot-be-locked bathroom with the other room. Luckily I moved in to the single room huh.
It was so weird that how men and women were so different. I talked to a few Turkmens when I was having my dinner that day. They asked me how I have felt since I have been alone with all the men around me. I tried to answer politely that I have not felt even a bit uneasy though reality is the opposite. Then a Turkmen said, “if I were to be surrounded by all women, I will be so happy”. I supposed that is true and applicable for almost all the men.
Life at offshore operation was a bit routine and repeating. Operation crews are monitoring the process, instrument, equipment and facilities all the time. The construction crews are performing the structural/ painting work. Everything is very habitual. And seeing the crews working so hard to earn a living, I thought that human are just great and persistent. They could even survive this harsh and risky environment under the burning sun. A supervisor and a fitter in their fifties with white hair are still laboring to support themselves and their family. I guessed life will never fail people who try so hard. Salute~
This trip was a fruitful and meaningful one. It makes me think deeper and harder if I'm suitable to be an offshore field engineer,and if I have the courage and brilliance to survive the demanding offshore life.
p/s: going to upload the photos soon.
Some flash back....
My previous experience on Sapura3000 was too wonderful that I was hoping this trip would be a comfortable one. Ok, it’s actually quite comfortable, especially when I stayed in this OS room with an attached bathroom. Before that I was in this double room which I had to share the cannot-be-locked bathroom with the other room. Luckily I moved in to the single room huh.
It was so weird that how men and women were so different. I talked to a few Turkmens when I was having my dinner that day. They asked me how I have felt since I have been alone with all the men around me. I tried to answer politely that I have not felt even a bit uneasy though reality is the opposite. Then a Turkmen said, “if I were to be surrounded by all women, I will be so happy”. I supposed that is true and applicable for almost all the men.
Life at offshore operation was a bit routine and repeating. Operation crews are monitoring the process, instrument, equipment and facilities all the time. The construction crews are performing the structural/ painting work. Everything is very habitual. And seeing the crews working so hard to earn a living, I thought that human are just great and persistent. They could even survive this harsh and risky environment under the burning sun. A supervisor and a fitter in their fifties with white hair are still laboring to support themselves and their family. I guessed life will never fail people who try so hard. Salute~
This trip was a fruitful and meaningful one. It makes me think deeper and harder if I'm suitable to be an offshore field engineer,and if I have the courage and brilliance to survive the demanding offshore life.
p/s: going to upload the photos soon.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Blah blah blah`````
I saw my primary school graduation photo on Facebook. Apparently an ex-classmate uploaded our graduation class photo onto Facebook. A very touching move! Salute~ I just knew that there'll be a gathering at KL on 17 October, sadly I couldn't attend. I have missed a few gatherings before this when I was studying at UTP and now being faraway from KL, guessed there's no fate for me to meet my ex-school mates.
Next Tuesday I will be going offshore to one of the Sabah platforms. I have just finished packing. My mind was definitely firmed and determined on carrying out on my initial offshore plan but frankly speaking, I’m anxious and uneasy this time around. Last trip I went with another female colleague but this time around I will be alone there. Imagine onboard with all other men....a bit daunting. I put my almighty focus on the good things and telling my heart not to worry. Apparently, I still need more effort.
I came across this saying last week, "We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey towards the goal we have established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile." It was quoted from EARL NIGHTINGALE, a well-known motivational speaker.
This has stirred my thoughts. Principally if I do my best everyday then in the end of the day, I sleep soundly with a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment. Unfortunately, I have done nothing much today. I’m feeling a bit empty yet I have to sleep anyway.
p/s: Downloading FMA-Brotherhood, at least I watched a few anime episodes today ^-^
Next Tuesday I will be going offshore to one of the Sabah platforms. I have just finished packing. My mind was definitely firmed and determined on carrying out on my initial offshore plan but frankly speaking, I’m anxious and uneasy this time around. Last trip I went with another female colleague but this time around I will be alone there. Imagine onboard with all other men....a bit daunting. I put my almighty focus on the good things and telling my heart not to worry. Apparently, I still need more effort.
I came across this saying last week, "We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey towards the goal we have established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile." It was quoted from EARL NIGHTINGALE, a well-known motivational speaker.
This has stirred my thoughts. Principally if I do my best everyday then in the end of the day, I sleep soundly with a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment. Unfortunately, I have done nothing much today. I’m feeling a bit empty yet I have to sleep anyway.
p/s: Downloading FMA-Brotherhood, at least I watched a few anime episodes today ^-^
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
太阳，月亮，星星
朋友曾说我以前像太阳，现在像月亮。我想说，不急不急，我迟点儿就要像星星，再一些日子就要像陨石了。
大家总是喜欢用太阳月亮星星来比喻一个人的性格，发光体就是太阳，温和体就是月亮，星星是借由太阳光才能发亮，，陨石就甭说了，是颗坠落的星星。
世上的事物每天在改变，这是一个亘古不变的道理，那人的性格呢？我自觉自己真的改变了许多，只是似乎不是往好的方向前进哦。
一直都明白有很多事情不是在自己的控制范围内，所以尽量配合种种因素。今天才发现，人真的是能伸能屈的，既然不能改变周遭的环境，就只好改变自己了。究竟为了环境而改变了的自己还是自己吗？
就让我多愁善感一天吧，明天我会打起精神，尽量拖延自己变 星星的过程。
p/s: 星星是发光体，只是平时太阳光太亮了，所以看不到星星。对不起，常识不足，汗颜。
大家总是喜欢用太阳月亮星星来比喻一个人的性格，发光体就是太阳，温和体就是月亮，
世上的事物每天在改变，这是一个亘古不变的道理，那人的性格呢？我自觉自己真的改变了许多，只是似乎不是往好的方向前进哦。
一直都明白有很多事情不是在自己的控制范围内，所以尽量配合种种因素。今天才发现，人真的是能伸能屈的，既然不能改变周遭的环境，就只好改变自己了。究竟为了环境而改变了的自己还是自己吗？
就让我多愁善感一天吧，明天我会打起精神，尽量拖延自己变 星星的过程。
p/s: 星星是发光体，只是平时太阳光太亮了，所以看不到星星。对不起，常识不足，汗颜。
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Prayers
Two main catastrophic events occurred in these past two months:
In August, Typhoon Morakot wrought catastrophic damage in Taiwan, causing 461 people dead and 192 others missing. This extreme weather triggered enormous mudslides and severe flooding throughout southern Taiwan. One mudslide buried the entire town of Xiaolin, killing an estimated 500 people in the village alone. Nearly 2,000 homes were destroyed in the country and 136,000 more were reported to have sustained damage. The storm also caused severe flooding in the northern Philippines that killed 26 people.
Another disaster was the powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Inodnesia West Java on last Thursday, killed over 60 people, injured 400 others and destroyed 87,000 homes. A group of 30 volunteers comprising Malaysian medical students from several universities have been deployed to Indonesia to provide assistance to victims.
My modest observation (maybe a wrong one) is that Malaysia sent assist team to Indonesia but not to Taiwan and Philippines. This has triggered some thoughts. Is it because Indonesia is nearer to Malaysia than Taiwan and Philippines? Whenever disasters occurred innon-Muslim countries only several local newspapers will raise fund to help the victims. Erm.... I don’t mean to be offensive. Let us donate some money and pray for the victims of these events and lastly, be grateful of what we have today.
In August, Typhoon Morakot wrought catastrophic damage in Taiwan, causing 461 people dead and 192 others missing. This extreme weather triggered enormous mudslides and severe flooding throughout southern Taiwan. One mudslide buried the entire town of Xiaolin, killing an estimated 500 people in the village alone. Nearly 2,000 homes were destroyed in the country and 136,000 more were reported to have sustained damage. The storm also caused severe flooding in the northern Philippines that killed 26 people.
Another disaster was the powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Inodnesia West Java on last Thursday, killed over 60 people, injured 400 others and destroyed 87,000 homes. A group of 30 volunteers comprising Malaysian medical students from several universities have been deployed to Indonesia to provide assistance to victims.
My modest observation (maybe a wrong one) is that Malaysia sent assist team to Indonesia but not to Taiwan and Philippines. This has triggered some thoughts. Is it because Indonesia is nearer to Malaysia than Taiwan and Philippines? Whenever disasters occurred in
Saturday, August 29, 2009
慈济家访
今天第一次在KK参加慈济的活动--家访。
每一年这里的慈济都会分发助学金给贫困的学生。首先，KK每间学校会把二十位学生的个人资料和家庭情况告知慈济，再由慈济志工去拜访每个家庭，再来鉴定是否能通过批准。
我们今天只是成功拜访了两个家庭，其余的不在家，或无法联络上，只好作罢。
走进第一个学生的家，那是非常简陋的木板屋，地主向他们拿每月RM109的“屋租”，可是屋子是他们自己搭建的，而且地主征收的水电费竟然比原本的贵了一倍。听到这儿，真的想去找地主理论！学生的爸爸月入只有RM800，时常向老板预支薪水，所以到月杪薪水就寥寥无几了。一家八口，六个孩子们都正在求学，没其他收入。其实RM800也似乎养不活我自己一人，都不知那微薄的薪水，如何养活他们！
第二个学生的父亲是个警察，1995年入警队，可不知为何，到了14年后的今天，他的薪水还不到两千。他们住的是陈旧的警察宿舍，八个人住一间小小的屋子，六个孩子们也正在求学。而且，他还需要照顾双亲已离世的侄儿。
我在很小的时候也曾住过这样的警察宿舍，蓝色的，旧旧的，墙壁发出一种怪怪的味道,幸好后来搬家了。想来我搬家的次数不下五次，如果真要旧地重游，不只那屋子是否还在。
言归正传，当我看到那位警察先生的生活状况，再对照一个普通白领的生活，我就明白为何没人愿意当警察了。我们时常抱怨警察贪污，不忠守本分，可想一想，他们也是普通人，拿一份微薄的薪水，还要被人们斥骂，真辛苦。
这两个家庭的共同点，就是孩子多。真不知他们是希望能籍由孩子来改变未来家庭情况，还是他们没有认真实行家庭生育计划，导致孩子一个跟着一个出生，增加开销。反观城市里的人，孩子却越生越少，务必要做到“重质不重量”。到底当一个家庭无法负担孩子的教育费时，夫妻是否应掂一掂自己的斤两然后节育？还是该顺从天意和“需要”？我看着他们和孩子们的脸孔，知道他们迫切想要得到这笔助学金。孩子心里会感到无奈和悲怨吗？父母会愧疚和心痛吗？还记得中国就发生父亲因无法供孩子的大学费用而愧疚自杀，贫穷逼得人走上绝路吗？
我想，我未必能把最好的给我的孩子，但如果我不能让孩子安心求学，我也会内疚吧！真希望这少少的助学金能减轻一点负担，让这些父母和孩子松一口气。
今天的我特别感谢父母和社会能让我无忧无虑地完成学业，感恩。
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每一年这里的慈济都会分发助学金给贫困的学生。首先，KK每间学校会把二十位学生的个人资料和家庭情况告知慈济，再由慈济志工去拜访每个家庭，再来鉴定是否能通过批准。
我们今天只是成功拜访了两个家庭，其余的不在家，或无法联络上，只好作罢。
走进第一个学生的家，那是非常简陋的木板屋，地主向他们拿每月RM109的“屋租”，可是屋子是他们自己搭建的，而且地主征收的水电费竟然比原本的贵了一倍。听到这儿，真的想去找地主理论！学生的爸爸月入只有RM800，时常向老板预支薪水，所以到月杪薪水就寥寥无几了。一家八口，六个孩子们都正在求学，没其他收入。其实RM800也似乎养不活我自己一人，都不知那微薄的薪水，如何养活他们！
第二个学生的父亲是个警察，1995年入警队，可不知为何，到了14年后的今天，他的薪水还不到两千。他们住的是陈旧的警察宿舍，八个人住一间小小的屋子，六个孩子们也正在求学。而且，他还需要照顾双亲已离世的侄儿。
我在很小的时候也曾住过这样的警察宿舍，蓝色的，旧旧的，墙壁发出一种怪怪的味道,幸好后来搬家了。想来我搬家的次数不下五次，如果真要旧地重游，不只那屋子是否还在。
言归正传，当我看到那位警察先生的生活状况，再对照一个普通白领的生活，我就明白为何没人愿意当警察了。我们时常抱怨警察贪污，不忠守本分，可想一想，他们也是普通人，拿一份微薄的薪水，还要被人们斥骂，真辛苦。
这两个家庭的共同点，就是孩子多。真不知他们是希望能籍由孩子来改变未来家庭情况，还是他们没有认真实行家庭生育计划，导致孩子一个跟着一个出生，增加开销。反观城市里的人，孩子却越生越少，务必要做到“重质不重量”。到底当一个家庭无法负担孩子的教育费时，夫妻是否应掂一掂自己的斤两然后节育？还是该顺从天意和“需要”？我看着他们和孩子们的脸孔，知道他们迫切想要得到这笔助学金。孩子心里会感到无奈和悲怨吗？父母会愧疚和心痛吗？还记得中国就发生父亲因无法供孩子的大学费用而愧疚自杀，贫穷逼得人走上绝路吗？
我想，我未必能把最好的给我的孩子，但如果我不能让孩子安心求学，我也会内疚吧！真希望这少少的助学金能减轻一点负担，让这些父母和孩子松一口气。
今天的我特别感谢父母和社会能让我无忧无虑地完成学业，感恩。
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It was my first time to participate in Tzu Chi activities at Kota Kinabalu - home visits.
Every year KK Tzu Chi grants a nominal amount of compensation to the poor students. First of all, each school will hand in the personal data of 20 chosen students and then the Tzu Chi volunteers will visit every family to identify the qualified students. Today, we have succeeded only in visiting two families. The others were either not at home or could not be contacted.
The family of the first student, Helena lives in a very shabby wooden house. They have to pay RM109 per month to rent the land without a house. They built the house themselves. Moreover, the charges of utilities are double than the original priced. That ruthless landlord! Helena’s father earns an income of RM800 and from time to time he makes an advance of salary from his boss. So in the end of the month there are only a few pennies left. This is a family of eight with six children attending school, there’s no other income! While RM800 doesn’t seem to keep me living I do not know how that meager salary could feed them well! The second student's father was a policeman. He joined police force in 1995 but I don’t know why, until today, his salary is less than RM2000. They lived in an old police quarter with eight people live under one roof. He also has seven children, including a nephew to feed.
Frankly speaking, this could be the sole reason people rarely want to be a policeman. We often complain about police corruption, their irresponsibility and unreliability but wait; you may want to think twice when you see them getting a scanty salary but still being told off so hard by the public.
What I observed from these two families is they have many children. Somehow I wonder why they didn’t seriously carry out family planning, resulting in a “overcrowded” family. In contrary, the urban people “strongly” believe in “quality” and not “quantity". I still remember whenever I tell my friends I have four siblings they will be left in “admiration”.
Back to the topic. When a family cannot afford their children's education and healthy lifestyle, shall the couple weigh these things and do some “birth control”? Or shall they obey to God’s Will and give in to their "need"? I watched the children's faces and know they desperately want to get this grant. Do they feel helpless and sad? Do the parents feel guilty? Or am I thinking too much? I still remembered there was news on the suicide of a China father because he couldn’t afford his child's costly university fees. I think I may not be able to provide my children the best of everything but if my children don’t feel at ease to study, I will definitely feel guilty. I really hope that this bit of grants can reduce the family burden.
Today I am grateful to my parents and the community for I could complete my studies worries-free.
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