My old classmate Razi was about for the past 2 weeks, trying his luck here in the UK. I have seen his portfolio, and I would say he is a good prospect for the architecture industry. I am a bit saddened that he did not manage to find a suitable job here but I suppose in the duration of 2 weeks - not much can be done. It took me a year to find a proper job, so I suppose the same goes to everyone, unless they are lucky enough like some people.
Having him around somehow rather made me see how much things have change and how much people change. I felt that with his presence, my old attitude and attributes suddenly came back. The environment some how rather change and it brings on memories. Funny memories.
I still remember how he used to wear black and white undies on a white prefect pants. I keep telling everyone that and a few other embarassing moments such as 98 degrees CD given by some "lover" haha. I have a good memory and no one can deny that so if you have done something stupid in the past that people will laugh their heads off upon hearing, just make sure I am not about :)
I take this opportunity to wish him a Happy Graduation and I hope he will manage to find the best job as I believe he will be a good architect one day. I also pray that he will be able to come back here in the future and find a job to further his knowledge in the industry and fast forward his career. First project - Rumah Dayak !
It has been 5 weeks now since I started work. I have learnt quite a lot in regards of structural designs and water engineering. I thought that coming out of university I have enough ilmu di dada to see me through 9-5 daily. I suppose I was wrong! Everything seems to be fairly new and it seems like I am playing catch up with the senior engineers. They happen to be a really helpful bunch and a great company to work with. I just realize that my life now evolves around work. I leave home at 745am daily and only be at home 745pm. That is 12 hours spent out of my beloved cave.
My time at home is spent talking with the missus and a lie in. I don’t really watch telly as much unless wani make me watch certain channels. I am always tired but I do feel that I can do this till I am 60 years old (if I have Wani though J )
Wani left for Malaysia yesterday to be with her family and friends. I am quite saddened that she is now out of reach but I am happy for her. She have been looking forward to go home until recently as she some how rather knows that I will turn into an emotional sappy being without her presence. I have been busy since work start and have not manage to spend some quality time with her, she have been complaining a lot and I understand where she is coming from. Hence, I will try not to be too sappy while she is gone, and will instead try to cheer myself up so she can concentrate on enjoying herself back at home without having to worry about my being.
Work has been a little bit slow lately. Construction on our projects have started therefore no more design work is required, unless, there are problems with construction that is caused by design errors. To my joy, it happens twice this week, yesterday and today… I was getting sick of watching the Olympics online.
So while my beloved partner is away for the next 2 months, what do I have to look forward to? I am glad the premiership is starting tomorrow. Hopefully, West Ham will be doing alright this season. As other fellow irons, I have all faith that we can finish the season on a high. We signed Behrami, the Swiss version of Beckham. If he is half as good as Beckham I will be chuffed.
Manchester’s Caribbean Parade will also be on tomorrow. I am thinking of going to have a look what is on show this year. It is organized annually and I have missed it every year, so just may be it is worth while to check it out tomorrow. My work mate Kevin is from Antigua and he is well up for it.
I have been doing a lot of reading while travelling to and from work lately. Here are the interesting facts I have somehow highlighted through my readings;
a) In Latin, “testis” means to bear witness. Back in ancient Rome, only men could bear witness or testify in a public forum. Thus, in order to show importance to their testimony, they would have to hold their testicles as they spoke. Also, an oath can only be accepted while holding another’s testicles.
b) In ancient Japan, public contests were held to see who in a town could fart the loudest and longest. Winners were awarded many prizes and received great recognition.
c) Albert Einstein declined the presidency of the state of Israel when it was offered to him in 1952 by state leaders.
d) Gloucestershire airport here in the UK, used to blast Tina Turner songs on the runaways to scare birds away.
e) We breathe from only one nostril at a time.
f) Leonardo da Vinci invented scissors
g) Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13th
h) If your name is Mary, you can’t be a prostitute in Siena, Italy.
