Completed my Final Year Project

Finally done and dusted my Final Year Project with title : "Develop Ergonomics Standard Extension Angle for Driver Comfort in Malaysia National Car ".

😎

I would't say I struggle that much to complete, but it takes a significant amount of time and effort to complete this research which is a process many will experience. For my uni, we were given 2 sem to complete our report. Introduction, Literature Review and Methodology was done in the first sem, continue by Result and Discussion, plus Conclusion and Recommendation for the second semester.

Sometimes I do wonder, how did I actually manage to complete and finish this research. But to be fair, my title was not that difficult, just that many complication appear throughout the road to completion, thank God for good friends and Supervisor for constant guidance and help. The moment I finished my Question and Answer session with the other panels last week, it was in total relieve to just not feel the burden anymore, thank God for good panels too. Haha  4 important lecturers that determine my final journey to graduation, My SV Dr Seri Rahayu, my panels Dr Akramin, Dr Nadiah and Mr Sayed. Gonna write this down and remember them for the rest of my life. Now whats left is another 3 more final papers and my Degree life is ending. 

I was super nervous, and my Internet connection broke twice 💭

I still remember coming in Year 1 with full hope and anticipation that I will be able to meet many-MANY friends, I will somehow create my own name in UTeM. I will be that active guy joining this and that, I will grab the opportunity to show myself and present myself. Turns out, in this 4 years, I realize that I have been more reserve with myself, only taking chances on small things that I am confident about, not putting myself out there enough to really try something new. At least I have a lifetime to train that. Throughout this 4 years, I realize that having lots of friend doesn't really matter, its the few number of quality and true friends that we all need in our life. So many of my classmates could have been friends, but only become classmates. Even the people I through would be friends, end up change and become assignment team mates/classmates.

Maybe one of the luckiest decision I made while in UTeM is joining as a facilitator and going for the mobility programme to Indonesia. I have grown so much, and to tell the truth, I truly felt I depend less on others after the mobility programme. I have decided that my decision can sometimes be the best one , and I do not need to get validation from others. I have decided that it's ok to get rejected and time can heal. And no sure whether its true, but its better for someone to fall for you, than for you to fall for someone else. Still learning that.

Back to current situation, social distancing is still a thing but I manage to hang out with my primary classmates last week. We did a short catch up and glad that everyone is doing so well. Everyone is living the dream and chasing their own incredible goals. It's funny that I will be actually going to submit my resume and apply for a job soon. From contemplating to go for master, or to go for the double degree programme, to deciding to apply as an air steward, but finally end up deciding to get an engineering related job. Talking about unexpected reasoning and decisions.

Graphic designer, future Dr and Auditor

Got my free bubble tea from Lazada too.

Free things tasted extra yummy.

Been hearing to this Christian song : Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

Till then,
Cheers.

Malaysia MCO and 2020 Life

Today is 7th July 2020. 2020. A year many will remember for many more years to come. A year with so much sadness and tribunal and its not even reaching the half of 2020 I decided to just write this piece so that I will be able to read back and be thankful that the majority of the human race did not succumb to this virus.

Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ), started in Wuhan, China from a live market at around November/December 2019. There were so many deaths that come along with this Virus, but there were many survivors too. Till date, there is still no vaccine created yet, it all depends on each individual antibodies. The Virus spread globally and almost all countries in the World was infected. Many countries did Lockdown/Movement Order Control etc to try flatten the curve of infection.

Covid-19

Malaysia is in its 4th phase of MCO, but we already started the Conditional MCO which will allow people to go work as usual. FYI, its been about 6 weeks plus that Malaysia implemented MCO, in which no one is allow to work, except for necessary services like hospital, supermarkets, grocery related field. 

So how did this MCO affected me?

I actually went back Kajang on the weekend before the MCO was announced, and thankfully did not went back early morning on Monday because the news was announced on Monday evening. So, I have been staying at home for the past 2 months. So what does this mean to my degree? Well, the first few weeks the University Board was in discussion and came out with solution they thought fit the situation which is only 2 weeks. But then, there were MCO extension, and finally, on the latest announcement, my online classes will begin from Early May to End of June. And then 2 weeks for Online examination. I actually find this change surprisingly good, because I get to experience online learning? (which is something I actually dream about, but not in this Virus circumstances lah ) , I have always imagine Online classes and examination in the comfort of my own room wearing my PJs and munching on food without needing to attend class physically. Besides, we get to discuss during quiz and exams...haha

Thankfully, my Final Year Project does not require me to enter any lab to perform experiment and get results. Mine is just using CATIA, and thankfully I did all the measurement and all that before the MCO. It was so so lucky. As with the MCO implementation and online classes, the lab is no longer available for students to use. Students are encourage to use simulation instead. Not even sure how are some students gonna complete their FYP if they really need to go in Lab for the results.

Anyway, I have been fattening at home. Mum prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dad went out for groceries, I basically didn't help out with anything. It's good to just spends day with my parents doing nothing. Its good life. I get to spend more time with Jane and the cats. Could not be better. Life is good, life is chill. Been watching netflix to pass time. Highly recommended 'Money Heist' , its one of the best movie series I have ever seen in a while. Can't wait for Season 5 release. But as much as I love my home, I just wanted to go out for a short vacay. Any short travelling and visiting would be good. Even a trip up Genting is soooo GOOD! Hopefully , this Virus crisis thing will die down soon and everything would be back to usual.

First and Last. Expensive but worth a try. I miss the chilly weather here at Genting.

Sadly, gonna give up my dream of becoming a air steward. Been wanting to try out Singapore Airlines cabin crew after graduation, but with the COVID-19 virus going around, and is predicted that it might just linger a year or two. Many airlines are actually firing staff so I doubt they even gonna recruit anyone anytime soon. Hopefully, I'll enjoy engineering life a little more than I hope. After graduation, I hope to get a good job in Singapore and start earning money . Not even sure if there will be a convocation this year, but its ok. I guess my house wall will be empty without my graduation picture. But at least I got one picture with a robe. haha ( Thanks wei hown ge, this was taken way back in 2017 ^^ )

Thanks UTeM for everything, not sure weather I will able to step into the Dewan, but this will do for now

Mother's day is coming up. Just want to wish all Mother's a Happy Blessed Mother's Day. Our Mother Earth and all the animals actually came out during this shutdown period around the world, maybe its a sign for us to slow down and not take the freedom we have for granted and to know that we human's are just the passer-bys. 

Happy Mother's Day Mum

Been hearing to JP Saxe - If the World Was Ending

Till then, 

Cheers.

Just bits and pieces of life + Genting Trip

Hey, its been so long since i update this blog, last sem was pretty hectic with my Final Year Project 1, glad its done, currently in my last semester and the dreaded Final Year Project 2, hopefully I'll survive it too.

Oh and before that, during Christmas season, I managed to invite Lip Yin and Yee Hui to my church's christmas event. Yee Nee could't make it. Good for a short catch-up. The event was title - A thrill of Hope . We have Juwita Suwito grace our event where she sang many songs, almost all if not Christian related songs and some of her own songs too.

I had a good long break after finishing my finals last sem, was suppose to stay back at uni or at least start doing my FYP2 but end up giving myself a 1 month long break + Chinese New Year break. Before heading back to Uni, my sister and me went on a short vacation up Genting Highlands even when there is the case of Wuhan Coronavirus going around but we didn't want to waste our free Hotel Stay.

We started our journey from Kajang-KL Sentral via MRT. Then bought the bus ticket to Awana Genting ( not with the gondola, you can buy the gondola when you reach Awana Station, it's cheaper that way ).

The journey from KL Sentral to Awana Genting took around minutes. When we reach Awana Genting, take the escalator to the highest floor and then book your TWO-WAY Gondola trip, total RM16. If you buy one way it will cost RM9 each way. So you basically safe RM2 if you buy them together and the gondola tickets valid for 72 hours.

Having the Gondola all to ourselves is the best thing ever to start the trip with. Haha

After about 15 minutes, we reach Genting. Cold air, best weather, I just love it!. I might even come here and work in the future. Heard the pay is good and you get free air-cond all year round, why not?

Genting is pretty cool now, there are opening their brand new FOX theme amusement park later this year, many shops, variety of food to choose from, the casino and an indoor theme park to keep you entertain while you are at Genting.

I actually had my first Burger and Lobster , nah, I still prefer crabs and shrimps. 

After this trip, on the following monday, I went back to UTeM to complete my final semester. Still currently staying in Kolej Kediaman Lestari, I hate the toilets but the room and wifi cable are pretty good. Definitely gain some fats in my stomach during the 1 month resting period as I hardly went out for jogs and exercise, so might try to lose them by going on jogs more frequent over here in UTeM.

Last semester with 18 credits, I guess I just can't wait to finish them and start working, but I know later on I will miss those moments in UTeM, if not the environment , then must be the people and friends over here. First week is pretty chill, hence I have some extra time to start blogging again.

Till then,

Cheers.

PledgeCare- A New generation of Pet Food

Have you heard of PledgeCare? I haven't.

I am not sure how did I came across this brand, was it on Facebook or a recent visit to Pet World Malaysia at Mid Valley. But, somehow they were kind enough to sent in a free sample for their latest product duck recipe food for my dog even before their launch it officially.

Got a whatsapp message from them congratulating me for being lucky enough to get the sample, they asked for my name and address and then a few days later I got my sample in a unique postage. Even though it was sent just in a brown envelope, there was a chop " SPECIAL DELIVERY FOR Darren's Pup!" .  And a small dog paw after their name. This is nice! You know, its this kind of postage that makes me excited to receive, open and try out, and made a review on my blog, because they took the extra effort to gain my attention, sometimes, its little things like this that makes a huge different.

Well , in the postage is their duck sample and also a simple brochure of their brand. They are not your regular pet food as their air-dried diets are made with 100% human-grade ingredients. They do not have artificial preservatives ( yes yes yes ! ). Upon opening the package, their raw food looks like any other brands that I have used before, smells yummy ( for dogs ) haha and slightly crunchier than other brands that I given to my dog before. 

As my dog isn't a picky eater, she jumps straight into it, and feast like its her regular treat. I only gave her about 6-8 pieces to try on and she totally enjoys it. Kept raising up her paw and asking for more.
 ( I train her to shake my hand before she gets her meal or treats ). I'll give the rest after today and might be purchasing from them real soon. That's if I have a budget for it as it is quite expensive, but hey, if your have the budget and your dogs needs better nutrient, why not give this brand and their product a try. As for this air-dried raw duck food, it contains carrot , pumpkin and papaya and made from 80% fresh meat, organ and bone and 20% Vegetable and greens. They are price at RM75 for 750g, RM142 for 1.5kg and RM274 for 3kg and they offer free shipping too.

Below attached is the content of their brochure :

And guess what, First time customers , you can get RM15 off by using the coupon code “welcome15”. They have chicken recipe too!

Link to purchase: PledgeCare
Facebook :PledgeCare
Instagram : PledgeCareOrg

Till then,
Cheers.

Sight-Seeing Muar

A while back, I drove down Muar for a short getaway on a weekend. It was a Me time, I didn't ask any of my friends ( Loner, no friends) and just wanted to have some time alone. I survey the places to go, places to eat and plan out my day in the most perfect timing I can arrange.Woke up pretty late the next day, clean myself and then started the journey. It only took around 1 hour to reach Muar from my University. The comfort and smooth drive, along with some green scenery along the journey, its just calming. And then....

My waze indicated that there's a speed camera ahead and shit, I step on my brakes ( I was driving at maybe 90km/h ), I remember seeing signs indicating the speed limit was 80km/h , as I was stepping down on my brakes, I can see from the corner of my eyes, there's this police guy sitting with his camera beside the road! I'm like OMG OMG , did I actually drove past the speed limit. Paranoid me start thinking of the hefty summons that I have to pay and all that. Like why? Cause normally I obey the speed limit on highways etc, but this? ( But turns out it was all good, there's wasn't any summon notices when I checked online.)

I tried to block the negatives thoughts and then continue driving to Muar. Reached there safety. ( Put the car tickets guys, their Majlis Bandaraya guys take the job seriously, you can't even like cheat the hours, they still summon you! )

First stop, went to Kedai Kopi Lu San (卢山茶室) , had their famous Hainan Chicken Curry Rice. Maybe I was hungry, it tasted sooooo good. I even order a bowl of soup upon suggestion by the woman boss, total was about RM11. Quite expensive if not as I read online the prices were way way lower, or maybe I didn't do enough research or they have already raise their price.

After that, it was all about the walking and more walking. And that is why I like travelling and going out alone, I can do what I want and not worrying will my friends be tired/ bored/ not want to walk more, especially cause it was a sunny day. Walk to the famous Pear juice store, it was only RM1. Tasted mehhh^^^ (overly sweet for my liking ) . I would't buy one again, should had just gotten some fresh fruits instead.

Then walk to the jetty and river , water was pretty dirty. Haha . Nevertheless, I enjoy the breeze while sipping away with my Pear Juice.

The weather was too hot, and I decided to drive to a mall in Muar, just to get some much needed air-cond. Can't specifically remember what's the mall name, is it Astake or Wetex but it was pretty decent, went to Popular bookstore and actually brought a new Chinese Novel, thought of reading it later at Pantai Tanjung Emas. 

And then continue walking and sigh seeing in Muar. Went to their famous Mural alley and places, seriously so pretty and clean. You will be surprise that some hidden alley actually have pretty impressive Murals. I could't bother but realize there are actually many run down shops in Muar among all the other still functioning shop lots. Here are some of the pictures:

It's a Mural guys, at first glance , I thought it was a real human, like seriously!

Then, I went into a random kopitiam and had some cool nice ice coffee. I didn't went to any fancy cafe or the 434 or 343 cafe . Cheaper and better. I spend a good 1 hour over there as I was quite tired from all the walking.

After that, I drove all the way to Ah Wen's Otak Otak to get some homemade otak otak, I remember reading it from someone's else blog and decided to try it out ( they say all Otak Otak taste delicious in Muar ). The place actually located in a residential area, with just a small sign in front of their house ( In Chinese summore) , and also located in front of an indoor badminton court if not mistaken ). I went there and brought 5 of the otak otak and ate on the bench in front of the badminton court ( there wasn't anyone around that afternoon ). Yummy! As do all Otak-Otak in Muar! Otak Otak is bae!

Drove to Pantai Tanjung Emas. I love love love this place. The constant breeze , under the trees, it feels so good. A few senior citizen were there painting ( super nice ) , there wasn't any crowd so I got some peace and quite time, while reading away with my novel. I would definitely come back again in near future. 

After that, it was dinner at Long Poh seafood. Ordered their famous fish. Delicious and yummy. Had one whole fish all to myself. Yums.

After that, drove back to my University.

Ps. I actually overdue my parking ticket for like 1 hour ( Smart me assuming that the Majlis Perbandaran people will not bother, because at least I got put what, some didn't even put ) , and guess what, I got a summon. And it stated ( parking overdue...) Like seriously, so strict. Ok fine, I'll pay, but guess what? For my case, its basically free because when I pay RM12 for my summons, they actually gave me 2 RM6 parking books. Ok, at least I got the parking books that I can use in future when I'm visiting Muar again.

Pss. That day I went to Mahkota Parade Melaka and will be staying there for around 2 hours, so I decided that I will for once, obey the rules and put 2 parking tickets ( thanks Muar for the lesson ) and guess what, I was right as when I went back to my car, there's the police parking attendant giving out summons , both the cars beside me got summons ( They didn't even put the parking tix ) . 

Psss. I'm having my finals this week and here I am writing this blog instead of revising. Year 3 of my degree gonna end soon. Can't believe its been 3 years since I step foot into UTeM, it feel like just last week I have gotten my acceptance letter.

Been watching a lot of Vivy Yusof lately, didn't know this person until recently, I love her way of blogging and also vlogging. She is just funny and erm authentic.

Till then, 

Cheers.

Althea Mask for only RM0.71 per piece!

Yes, you heard it right. You can buy Althea Mask at only RM0.71 per piece! Which includes free shipping from their Korea warehouse to Malaysia. What a steal!

Anyways, Althea came out with their latest product which is their range of mask .

There are 4 types which consist of Watermelon for Extra Hydration, Peach for Acne Sensitive Skins, Lemon for Brightening and Avocado for Nourishing and Reduces Wrinkles. ( Below pictures are taken from Tammy Lim's facebook , the founder of The Butterfly Project. )

It is priced at RM2/mask or RM15/set (10pcs).But guess what? I got them when they were just launching it at Buy 10 Free 10 ! And on top of that, there were giving free shipping when you buy 2 items, plus one free mask too. It arrived at my doorstep approximately in 1 week time.

My review and verdict: Totally worth it for buying it at such a cheap price. I only brought the Water-Me-Long Mask as my skins is more prone to getting dry and I need to get them hydrated. I don't really apply mask in my daily routine, just occasionally when I am in the mood. It smells so good and indeed less oily by comparing with other mask. The after-peeling mask does not leave my face with oily or discomfort, in fact its does hydrate my skin well. It contains watermelon extract to keep the skin hydrated and supple for a long time.

It is priced at RM2/mask or RM15/set (10pcs). Too bad its currently sold out, but I will link the website below and you might get this deal in future.

Althea Website : Althea Website

Althea facebook : Althea Facebook

Till then,
Cheers.

UTeM Mic-A-Thon X Friends

It been more than 1 month since i started my new semester . This is my 6th semester, another 2 more semesters to go, and perhaps Singapore?

Many things has been happening the past 1 month, just celebrated CNY and then off to Uni. Thank God for giving my parents the opportunity to travel to Korea for a 2 week vacation. where the weather is super cold while in Malaysia its super Hot. My mum has always wanted to travel abroad , and finally she got the chance to visit the country where she normally cry buckets while watching their drama. I wasn't able to join this time around but I am glad that they are back safely and they enjoyed everything over there.

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This semester, I made the decision to apply and stay inside the University's hostel. As much as I didn't really want to stay inside, where I will miss the FUN life outside with my friends, and maybe just the freedom, I am glad I stay by my decision and stood by it. Got the 3rd floor, superd wifi, only 7 person in a 10 person house, got the side room with a windy window, God is Good. Room mate is an Ok person, didn't really talk to him much except for the normal daily greetings.

Recently went and supported my friend, Walter Wang in a singing competition called Mic-A-Thon, that was held in UTeM , he actually made it into finals, which was actually quiet surprising as I didn't know he could sing that well, like really good quality kind of singer, I always though he was just bullshitting and joking whenever he speaks about singing/music etc. Now I know. Actually there are other contestant that I went to support too, like Hown Ge and my direct Jen , glad that everyone enjoy this event.

Finally went to UTeM jogging forest after so long, the place is totally run down, before I left for Indonesia, the path was still ok, the workers do clean the place and ensure students will be able to jog and exercise, but no, now it looks so dirty, leaves and falling of the palm tree's fruit didn't make it better, oh well, just gonna job at the Stadium then.

I also went to support my classmates Christine and YS during their flashmob at The Alley , Melaka. It was just a random event held in collab with UTHM dancers and they decided to just do a simple flashmob, a lot of UTeM students actually came and support, almost all of the FKP chinese actually came for this. They dance to maybe like 5 songs in total? I enjoy the performances and glad that it didn't rain that day. 

I am thankful to God for sending talented people around me, and instances like this really makes me wonder how faith works , meeting the right bunch of people during this period of my life, I am so so grateful. When people ask me, do I get envy of my friends that get to go German, or how my friends are more talented than me , and how about the times when they just do better than you? Well, to tell the truth, there is surely just a little bit of discontent feeling, but nope, I can say 95% of he time, I am really happy, happy for them and happy for the chance and everything that I am able to experience myself.

I can never really understand back-stabbing among friends, like why do you need to be so engrossed at someone'e else achievement and do something so wrong, for the wrong reason. Be happy for others, support them and they might just be there to help you  to accomplish your dreams too. Don't try to make assumption on the things you do not understand.

That day, C actually wrote this : "Another 1 more year " on her Instagram , yes, how time passes, another 1 more year, we all will grad, we all will walk the path we pave , and for the opportunity to loan their 4 years time with me, I am blessed beyond words. 

Oh, and I was accepted to do my Internship in June at a company called Allied Foam in Balakong, Cheras! Hopefully it will be a good and fruitful Internship, positive vibes pls! Been thinking a lot about Surabaya lately, the delish carbonara, the cheap and tasty seafood combo at the dark alley way, the malls where I used to go to attend my church, the people and the friends I got to know over there. I rewatch my instagram stories about the trip to Malang and Bromo the other days, dem feels . I wish I could teleport myself and visit Rowo Terate , to my host's house just for another day.

Been hearing to 真的傻 Foolish Love , its the theme song from the movie 一吻定情 Fall in Love at First Kiss, go watch it if you haven't. It's romantic.

Till then,

Cheers.