I'm actually hoping that time would pass faster so that I can finally watch the finals of AI and then result and get over with it once and for all (instead of getting it stuck at my head; pondering about who will clinch the title). However, the other part of me always hope that there is really more time to study! :( What if I don't pass 2nd year? Howw?? Exam starts in exactly a WEEK! :(

Life sucks for now. My daily routine is really screwed up and unhealthy. Weird sleeping hours and awful eating habits coupled with stress can really make one go crazy. Especially at this point of time. How not to go insane with an exam time-table like this:

27/5: Computer Architecture
29/5: Control Engineering
2/6: Digital Electronics 2
4/6: Maths 3
5/6: Maths 4
9/6: Communications 2
11/6: Signals and Systems
13/6: Software Engineering
16/6: Fields and Devices
17/6: Power
19/6: Analogue Electronics 2

If only I did not do things this last minute and had a better time management...

Why do I always ALWAYS do this! Some things just don't change!!!! =(

Inspired by certain thoughts

I just realised that I'm one of the few bloggers who blogs in the wee hours of the night; being inspired by certain thoughts. This time, this post of mine will not be anything related to the horrendous exam from 27th May to 19th June.

As I was taking a break from Digital Electronics, I vaguely recalled someone (can't particularly remember who that person is) once telling me that I do take things for granted, at times. Back then, it was really hard to comprehend his statement but I think it really makes sense now.

Reflecting on my life for the past few years, I really think I do take a lot of things for granted (well, basically taking anything which one gives without returning back a favor, living a gleeful, sort of happy-go-lucky life without bothering about anything else).

However, I'm not saying that I am regretting all I've done, for I think it really teaches me a lot and I guess it made me more matured as well? lol. Anyway, that's a bit of the past and there's always the future to look forward to! It's time to improve myself =)

Anyway, on another note, for those of you who keeps up with American Idol (the ones from IC: Daryl, Cheng Chun), David Cook's the BOMB! Really hope he'll be the one clinching the title this year and NOT David Archuleta. That innocent/pleasant smile of this little kid.. Gosh, someone please get rid of him :(

A video of one of the songs performed by Cook, Billie Jean:



Enjoy!

Malaysian Night 08: KAWAN!

Malaysian Night is once again back and it will be held for 2 nights: Friday(29/2) and Saturday(1/3) night.

That's all the updates for now. Until then, hear from me soon!

Lab Reports

Are the most stressful things on earth.

After finally submitting a lab report on an experiment which I'm completely unsure about, I'm now happy, relieved and yet, deprived from sleep. Forcing myself to write a total of 1700 words on switch-mode power supplies is certainly an uphill task.

Things are quite okay for now; with the exception of work from last term and a group project. Besides that, I'm looking forward to a new start in this academic term :) Hopefully, things turn out to be much better than the previous.

Until then, I shall upload more pictures later!

Holidays

I love and appreciate holidays. I really do ever since I'm here at Imperial lol. Will be off starting tomorrow for a trip! Wheee..

Won't be blogging for the next few days. Travelling from Stansted airport - Brussels - Amsterdam - Brussels - Brugge!

Stay in tune, I'll be back and pictures will be up! Don't miss me haha.

I'm fine...

Just so you know, I'm perfectly fine and alright. Still alive. I've not given up on blogging yet. Hehe.

Currently, am still waiting for the internet connection to be done. It's taking ages. At least, the BT line (UK's phone line company) is now set-up. They're really slow and inefficient when it comes to just activating a telephone line! (worse than Telekom indeed)

Anyhow, work (as a 2nd year EEE student) is piling up and it's already getting more difficult. I seriously don't know how I'm going to survive the lectures given by Papavasilliou or overcome the fear of failing Analogue Electronics! Hopefully, things will get better as time goes by.

On another note, I've just attended the graduation of Cheng Chun, Charlotte, Chris Tock (list goes on) today. It's good to see everyone graduating with good honors and striving towards attaining their goals in life. I'll certainly miss the times and fun we had. Given the chance, I'm sure we'll meet again somewhere, someday. As for now, I wish you guys good luck in everything you do! Drop by and keep us informed of how things are (if you're not busy like Charlotte) hehe.

Some Random Thought

Once again, I'll have to say goodbye to Malaysia real soon. Will be leaving for London in another 8 days. This time, I think I'll gleefully leave Malaysia without having any sorrowful thoughts.

A year ago, I vividly remember how excited, yet afraid I was to leave home. Nasty thoughts haunted me. I didn't want to enter a completely new and alien country. I wasn't sure if I was independent enough. I was afraid I could not pass this hurdle. I was really worried that I'll be all alone. I was afraid that I would give up and lose my scholarship.

How wrong I was.

This time, I really miss the fun I had in London. I miss my newly-made friends. I miss the ones from my department, MSoc, Lion Dance, ULUBUDA, Beit Hall and other universities. I've not been catching up with them (only through facebook) ever since I was back. Wanted to meet a lot of them but to no avail.

On another note, I think I've changed a lot characteristically. That was the comment I had from everyone. Whether it's good or bad, it has yet to be discovered. I see it as a 50-50 thing. Or perhaps, 70-30. Thinking about my future, what I really want in life and the problems I have to face if I were to do this....or that; seem to be my current hobby. I neither condone this hobby nor enjoy thinking about it. It does affect me but I think it is not to be neglected. It's something I really have to face.

Sigh! I suppose it's one of those stages in life......

An Update!

Finally, I'm back! :) Hey guys, seriously sorry for not blogging for soo long! Due to my inactivity, I seriously doubt anyone ever reads this blog now lol. I guess I'll be blogging more often when I'm back in the UK which is like in 14 days time? 2 weeks!

It has been a hectic and tiring past 2 weeks for me. Had travelled from KL-HK-China-HK-Macao-China-HK-KL. Semi-business/holiday trip. Phew! I'm all knackered now. Too busy to even upload pictures of the famous Asia's Las Vegas: The Venetian in Macao. Will do so probably tomorrow or something. Off to bed now! Nites!

Astro Apprenticeship Program

PRACTICAL TRAINING – ASTRO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

We are pleased to invite you to join us as an apprentice in our ASTRO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. Under this program, you will be attached to the Technology Division from 2nd July to 10th August 2007.

Please do report at our Human Resources Department at the All Asia Broadcast Centre, Technology Park Malaysia on 2nd July 2007 at 9:00am where you will be briefed on company policies and apprenticeship conditions.


"Dear Heng Kai,

Would appreciate if you could bring your own laptop during the Practical training here as the attachment may be quite mobile between both sites. Please advise if you have a laptop during your Practical Training. Thank you."

I still don't have a laptop until now (ever since I lost mine in UK) =(

Anyway, am really looking forward to working with them! Excited to see what it's like *grin* But at the same time, I feel a wee bit disappointed and sad because working hour is from 9am to 6pm! That's like 9 hours! I was supposed to take up acoustic guitar classes in a music school which closes at 6pm. sighzz! Gotta try to find an alternative -.-

And, by the bye, anyone has any recommendation of relatively good, but not too expensive acoustic guitars for beginners?? Kindly suggest! Hehe.

Counting Down

5..4..3..2..1.. days and I'll be BACK in Malaysia!! =P Honestly, if you were to ask me how it would reflect on me as a person, I would say: I'm feeling both excited and reluctant. Excited because I really miss my family very much! (thanks to Caroline, my 11 yo sister) It was really sweet of her to write me a letter during exam period; and tell me that she will personally bake me a cake when I get back home! aww....

Also, I don't have to spend more and more money here! (Have already spent A LOT, seriously) =(

On the other note, I really don't want to leave Beit Hall. It is the place where I can get up 5 minutes before lectures and still make it on time *smiles* Sad to say, I'll have to leave all these things behind =(

Anyway, that's not the point. Now that it's only 5 days away (5 days!!), I'm certainly looking forward to flying back and meeting everyone: family and friends!

Until then, see ya when I'm back! =)

Exam

May not be blogging for the whole of this month. Exam starts tomorrow and ends in 17 days time. Hopefully(fingers crossed), I'll be able to scrape through it this time; considering the fact that I'm not really prepared for it and have not been revising my work constantly. I've NEVER been this unprepared for exams before, seriously never. Unless, you take primary school into account. Anyway, GOOD LUCK to everyone having exams around this time (Chem Eng, EE 1st/2nd years, etc and everyone else!)

Better Now: Thank You! =)

I feel a lot better and relaxed now (I'm being myself again). Not that I'm not stressed anymore, but I am no longer bothered by other things. Finally, it's time for me to concentrate and study! Management exam in a weeks time! =(

Anyway, I really have to thank a lot of people for that. It's amazing how you all manage to put up with me. A big THANK YOU to :-

• The ones who commented on my blog: Audrey, Megan, SP, CC, CM, Vi Vian, Irene, Ken, Aimi, Jing Koon
• Kim Hong: Thanks for your advise!
• Janet: You emailed and SMS-ed me from Australia! aww, that was really sweet of you!
• Joanne: I think you're the worst victim :S I hurled all my nasty thoughts to you. Hehe thanks for being a good listener and sorry yea!
• Syn-Yi: Thanks for the song and message you sent: "Smile ya & stay happy.Stress only makes u go bald so if u don't wanna waste money go Yun Nam then listen to this.It helps!!" *faint*
• Tsan

(Gosh, this is tiring! Did I miss anyone out?)

And, this is for Cindy. Thank you for suggesting Janet to text me. I'm very (well not very, but quite) sure that you told KH to do that also. You trained him too well. I asked him and he kept denying that you were the one who suggested him to do that. Both your SMS-es were so similar! Also, thank you for your lovely card and jellies :P

So, here goes my version of what happened on Friday (the 13th); regarding the jellies. Considering the fact that I was so tired on that day, I decided to sleep at 9pm. I was then rudely awoken at around 11pm because of something (I really can't remember what that was). Decided to check my handphone and to my surprise, there were 16 miss calls (8 from YM and 8 from Cindy. Don't worry! Your calls did not wake me up. Honestly, I didn't hear a single thing) :S Anyone on the right mind would definitely be worried and suspect that something might be going on. Found out it was actually nothing and I was told to wait for YM's phone call. Hence, I decided to take a nap while waiting for her call.

After a while, someone knocked on the door and Jonathan(my roommate), as usual, attended the guest. Usually it is his friend but this time, it's Cindy! She came in to pass the card and jellies she made for me. Honestly, I was extremely blur that time. Questions like "Oh what day is it today? Did I forget something? Did I not do something" flooded my mind. And, that was seriously very SWEET of you to do that, Cindy! Thanks! =)

Longan, Banana (this sounds weird), Gula Melaka and Toffee Jelly

I love the card!

Anyway, thought that the banana jelly would taste really BAD! Hehe. But, it turns out not too bad =) My favourite is still the longan although I like banana, on its own :P

An Excellent Break

To those who reads my blog regularly, sorry for not blogging for quite some time: I have been rather stressed up due to the amount of work (studies) I have to do over Easter vacation. I'm currently way behind my schedule =(

Gopi visited me from Malaysia and I have to admit that I'm a VERY terrible host. He had to walk to Harrods by himself on one fine day because I was too knackered to go with him. That seriously reflects on how obnoxious I am as a person/friend. It would have been better if he visited London somewhere in June; after my exams. Anyway, lets just skip that matter before I start chiding myself for being such a bad host.

On a bright and fine Easter Sunday, Cindy suggested that we should meet up for lunch. Henceforth, the 4 of us (me, Cindy, Cheng Chun and Gopi) met up for 'dim sum'. We then headed off to Green Park and Buckingham Palace since Gopi and Cindy have not been there before. Weather was seriously perfect and favourable. What an excellent break from work! (not that I've been working that hard, but still!)

Brilliant park and weather

And, oh! we went on a "double date" (I know Gopi's gonna kill me for this)

Cindy and I

Gopi and his long lost lover =P

Some of the retarded/nice photos we took:

Fine. Our relationship is complicated.

Gopi thinks this picture is cool! =)

Last Day of Spring Term

Looking back at what I did for this term, hmmm, I would say it's much better than the Autumn Term which ended last December. I'm less playful this term I think (don't laugh when I say this) :S

I had the toughest last week of term and I thank the people who were there to support and motivate me along the way! (you know who you are) Seriously, thanks! The continuous support I had certainly helped me during the week. Having 2 tests (Online test, Lab test) and 2 deadlines (Final programming, Radio design project) in a week is certainly not easy. Hopefully, I've learnt my lesson of not doing things at the eleventh hour from this.

Besides that, life is still alright. Currently, I'm having a 4-weeks hiatus i.e. "holiday". And oh, I know this is REALLY random but I just have to say it: Heng Kai suddenly LOVES eating bananas! (don't ask me why) I hope NONE of you will think I'm crazy or drunk after reading this post. I'm still sober okayy?? =)

Bananas rock! =)

Counting down

3 more days to go and I can see my family in London! wheee! Really excited now =P

Knowing my family, I really have to start planning for them or else they'll get really bored here. Hmm, let's see what's on my mind at the moment:

1. British Museum
2. Buckingham Palace
3. Houses of Parliament
4. St.Paul's Cathedral
5. Victoria & Albert Museum
6. London Eye
7. Madame Tussauds
8. Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens
9. Shopping : Oxford Street, Harrods etc.
10. Visit other unis: LSE, UCL etc. (definitely going LSE since my brother wants to go there!)
    

Ok fine, I know London is boring! But, what can I do?? Will probably suggest them to go Cambridge as well, but I'm unsure if I can follow them :( I have lectures during weekdays and rehearsals during weekends! sigh.. And oh! For the past 2 days, it's rehearsals and rehearsals for me. MNight in 3 weeks time!!! pressure.....

Q&A Session with Dato Seri Najib

Had my lab oral this afternoon with my lab partner. It's not the best-ever presentation that I've done but it's not the worst either. So, I suppose it's alright?!

Anyway, nothing special for the day except for this Q&A session in the evening with our Deputy Prime Minister, Dato Seri Najib. The audience was really aggressive: They hurled several difficult questions. Poor thing. But, that's his job isn't it? Besides that, nothing really interesting or amusing. They had their usual politics discussion: I seriously know NUTS about politics! All I know is Vision 2020? That's how terrible I am. I'm being too ignorant about politics in Malaysia. Maybe I should really start to read up about it. Does that make me a true and loyal Malaysian? lol.

And, the best part of everything: FOOD! Ate a little in Malaysia Hall and then went to the famous Four Seasons to have duck(sorry I forgot to take a picture of it)! *drools* But, we managed to get a GOOD picture with Dato Seri.


And, fine. I give up on this. The reason why I don't want to put up my pictures is because I think I look extremely atrocious with my newly dyed hair? Not being vain here, but honestly, I can't accept it because I feel that I no longer look like myself anymore. Swallowing my bitterness, I have no choice but to take it as it is since I chose to dye it in the first place.

Picture of me in my room [2007]

Tired of blogging?

There are several reasons to why I'm sick and tired of blogging:

1. Lazy
2. No longer broken
3. No pictures to put up. Even if I have, I opt not to do so. (some of you might know why I don't want to put it up)
4. It takes up a lot of time
5. Nothing interesting recently
6. Due to my inactivity, I doubt anyone ever reads my blog
7. It's really troublesome to post pictures in Beta Blogger. Is it because of the system or is it me who's not aware of how it works?

I guess that's about it. Can't think of 10 good reasons. lol.

Shall I give up blogging? Sigh...

Home Sweet Home

At last! After 3 gruelling months in Imperial, I'm back home =) Initially, I thought I would regret coming back since it's only like what?! less than 3 weeks for me? Thankfully, I made the right choice. Life is good for now. Beit Hall was really empty on the day after the end of term. I guess I'll be really homesick if I'm still there.

I'm really good now. The 12 hour journey from Heathrow, London to KLIA didn't bore me this time. Surprisingly, I didn't really sleep throughout the journey. I guess it's the rush of adrenalin through my body which makes me feel awake. The excitement of being home and meeting everyone I've missed for the past few months was building up in me.

Upon arrival, I've received SMS-es from my friends welcoming me back to Malaysia. I got really agitated then. As I had things to do, I did not reply them. First thing, I text my parents telling them that I've arrived safely. At that time, they were still at home and were surprised that my flight arrived early. Hastily, they rushed to the airport (They arrived in the airport before I collected my luggage!). Dad drove really fast according to my siblings. They were really excited to see me. And, I tried to be at my best so as not to disappoint them when they meet me.

And, when I met them, my mom said she couldn't even recognise me! At that instant, doubts flooded my mind, "It is something really good or bad?" I knew she was going to say I look thinner. I've already tried my best NOT to look thin before I came back. No matter how hard I try, people (parents, particularly) will still think that I look thinner since I'm back from a foreign country. I don't understand why they think that I stint on food; which I didn't! Weird huh?

Interesting Things that happened

There are just too many things going on recently and I'm really too lazy to blog about each and every one of them. I'll probably just include pictures and describe a wee bit about it =)

Friday(8/12/06)
Attended the "eat all you can" lunch at Pizza Hut with my friends. Supposed to beat the record held by the members of the Outdoor Club last year. This is how jobless we get. lol.

the 4 of us in Pizza Hut.

On that same day, I was supposed to attend my department's Christmas Dinner but tickets were all sold out :( couldn't go. Had curry for dinner in a Japanese Restaurant instead. Well, of course don't expect it to be as nice as the one back home. The curry tasted a little awkward but it's not too bad!

Curry Chicken Rice!

Saturday(9/12/06)
Had our first full dress rehearsal for lion dance. It was kinda cool really! Unfortunately, with the costumes, it's really difficult for me to perform the stunts. What more, the head is not exactly THAT light you know!!

Me doing the "2 leg stand". Cool right?!

Lion Dance Team

Later that evening, met up with Cindy and Yin Mei. Since Cindy will be flying back home the following day, we decided to go Harrods, have dinner and oh! I have to give Yin Mei the credit for this: She made red bean soup for the 2 of us and invited us over. That's awfully sweet of her.

Yin Mei, Cindy and I at a Japanese Restaurant (forgot the name, AGAIN!)

At a funfair in Leicester Square. Reminisces my childhood days.

Cindy and I

Yin Mei and I at her kitchen

Hmm, I think you'll get sick of us if I continue posting more pictures. Okay, next...


Tuesday(12/12/06)
My hall had a Christmas Party at 8pm but I had to stay back at college to do some programming since I'll be having test the following day. How sad right? :( Anyway, when I got back around 10pm, my hallmates cheered me up! They seriously made my day. I expected them NOT to know my name honestly since most of the time I'm out. By the way, they call me "Heng". Some will call me Heng Kai.

What happened was, when I actually stepped into the kitchen, they went "HENG!!!!! Surprise! Christmas present for you!" I stood frozen to the ground. I was astonished!

Nice right? Christmas tree in my kitchen!

My hallmates and I

My Christmas Present! :D

Wednesday(13/12/06)
Went to Oxford for a musical theatre - CATS! Since we had a test in the morning, we couldn't go there early and hence, arrived late (3.30pm). It was almost dark already by then :( Oh for those who don't know, in UK, when it's 5pm, it's like Malaysia's 8pm! Yes, it's THAT dark! Sun sets early here. Because of that, we don't get to take a lot of pictures in Oxford. We didn't get to go in to see the Radcliffe Building and others.

Me in Exeter College, Oxford.

In Oxford!


CATS Musical Theatre

Top (from left): Ambarish, Me, Stella, Shi Chian, Deng Wei
Bottom (from left): Audrey, Siew Ping, Jee Wayn

Hope you like what you saw! =)

And, FINALLY! I'm going back TOMORROW! Can't wait to meet up lots of people seriously. I miss my parents, relatives, friends and everyone related closely to me!! Hope to see you people soon. I'm excited.

Busy Week

Sorry for not being able to blog for the past week. I was seriously tied up with tests, projects etc.. (using it as an excuse to get away lol).

Not that my week was mundane, really! It was rather exhilarating, indeed. Ah, if I were to blog about every event which happened last week, it'll be too lengthy. I shall provide a summary:

27 Nov: Kavitha had her birthday celebration. Food was great. Met loads of cool new people!
28 Nov: Christmas Test. Screwed.
29 Nov: My sister, Caroline's birthday! Too bad I can't celebrate with her back home :(
30 Nov: Cheryl and Anita's birthday. We had a gathering at Starbucks; Cheryl and Anita had their own plans, so we planned to meet up and hang around! lol. That night, went for my first musical theatre: Les Miserables.
1 Dec: LSE's Malam Bakti. Gosh! No one should miss it. Really had a good laugh that night.

And now, as for this week, my personal tutor-Prof Peter Cheung, was kind enough to bring us(his tutees) for a dinner at an Italian Restaurant in South Kensington. (can't recall the name of the shop)

Prof Peter Cheung (the one sitting next to me) and his tutees

Oh! Not to forget, my hall's Christmas Party! It will be on this Saturday and I seriously got no idea of what to get for my hallmate. By the way, it's a guy not a girl unfortunately. Lucky draw! Any suggestions people? Something different, preferably.