I hang out with my mentor and Lan last Tuesday at TTDI. First, I wanna get his blessing on the items that I put in my paper, share the new developments. Glad that it went well. Get some latest development from him as well.
Among other things, he mentioned about "rezeki". Comparing me in SSSB and now, the progress is tremendous. The exposure, knowledge and experience has made me greater than who I am in SSSB. "That's rezeki!" he said. "Rezeki" shall not be regarded as "higher salary" only in moving from one place to another. Opportunity to work internationally, exposure to corporate world at large, opportunity to learn new stuffs, acquire new skills, gain more knowledge and experiences, chances to be close to the BIG boss; "those are also rezeki", he said.
He asked from God on the knowledge that can't be thought by human. And I believed, he got it! The analysis and summary that he gave on the big picture of current "situation", really impressed the top people who is INSIDE. As he is from OUTSIDE, yet able to see it clearly based on the simptoms and activities that was happening..I am definitely impressed (wished I has that knowledge as well...can't wait to go to Mecca). Just that for him, it kinda back-fire. Now, has lots to do. However, as far as I can assist...I will !
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
ONCE...moving to KL Sentral
It is confirmed that we are moving to KL Sentral. Latest by Jun 2006. LC went with the Feng Shui master in the afternoon. For my seating position, it'll be odd to make it a room there. So, there'll be one room (for her only), and the rest will be open-spaces. Server room also tarak (well, there's no real need for it anyway). Meeting room may be shared with IGM downstairs.
The rental is cheap compared to where we are now. The savings are about RM 55k a year. More than enough to cover our est renovation cost at RM 35k (min). We'll reuse all the cubicles and particitions, and whatever we can reuse from the current one. Parking is free there. And if the meeting room is occupied, there's always Starbucks or McD or KFC or Nasi Ayam restaurant available in Sentral Station or (if money not an issue), there's Hilton and Le Meridien next door as well. Public transport is fantastic...I mean in terms of availability and accessibility.
Just need to think, how to handle it next year. As MRCB Corporate office moving there (so does my wife), where to send our children ? Shall we move to KL ? Rental/buy ? If stay in SA, transport ? Maid or new babysitter ? Hmmm...there's 8 months to go...hope it's plenty of time to do whatever necessary and get the best (or ideal at least) solution for it.
The rental is cheap compared to where we are now. The savings are about RM 55k a year. More than enough to cover our est renovation cost at RM 35k (min). We'll reuse all the cubicles and particitions, and whatever we can reuse from the current one. Parking is free there. And if the meeting room is occupied, there's always Starbucks or McD or KFC or Nasi Ayam restaurant available in Sentral Station or (if money not an issue), there's Hilton and Le Meridien next door as well. Public transport is fantastic...I mean in terms of availability and accessibility.
Just need to think, how to handle it next year. As MRCB Corporate office moving there (so does my wife), where to send our children ? Shall we move to KL ? Rental/buy ? If stay in SA, transport ? Maid or new babysitter ? Hmmm...there's 8 months to go...hope it's plenty of time to do whatever necessary and get the best (or ideal at least) solution for it.
ONCE...kedahans
I was in Kedah over the weekend. Taking the chance of visiting Mak Tuk (the whole lot went back in fact) as I've a meeting in UUM. The meeting went good, hope it'll turn out as an order.
That night, Baba asked me to follow him (since Mama & the gang went back already), looking for durians he said. Went to a bazaar at Meregong, saw some durians but didn't buy any. Then, Baba said "cok udang..sedap..", well okey I thought to buy some home. But, he sat down, ordered 2 cok udang and drinks. Hehehe..just felt odd for dunno what reason. And more shameful as he paid for it. Which later he asked, "Kontrak apa dok buat la nie ?" (What kind of projects are you working on now?)..where the reply goes, nothing new yet. And that's the reason he told my wife, as the story goes. Then, we head on to his friend's house (it's 9 pm), he told me about Alor Star during his teenage days, the buildings and events there...and then talked about his work.
He easily became tired nowadays. And how energetic Mama is, she didn't take a nap at the office (which he did, to regain his strength), but woke-up early morning, preparing breakfast (sometimes 2-3 types), go to work, non-stop working there, then coming back straight away preparing dinner, wash clothes, fold the washed ones...and that explains why sometimes...mama can fall asleep while reading newspapers. She'll collapse by 10 am...she needs all the rest though.
Well, actually what I wanted to blog is, the number of people at the bazaar. It's 7.30 pm, Maghrib (there's surau there btw). We're musafir, so it's okey. But, the bazaar was packed with people, eating !!! There's so many delicacies to choose from, from light to heavy dishes. And it's cheap as well. It'll be great if we can stay in Kedah, enjoy the cheap but good food, fisheries, goodies and stuffs, but in KL's paycheck ! That'll be heaven I'm telling you.
Hope UUM will engage our service, so that we can go back more frequently to Kedah. Thinking of using train next time, but the idea was shot down by the gang. Guess I'll take it if I'm going back alone.
That night, Baba asked me to follow him (since Mama & the gang went back already), looking for durians he said. Went to a bazaar at Meregong, saw some durians but didn't buy any. Then, Baba said "cok udang..sedap..", well okey I thought to buy some home. But, he sat down, ordered 2 cok udang and drinks. Hehehe..just felt odd for dunno what reason. And more shameful as he paid for it. Which later he asked, "Kontrak apa dok buat la nie ?" (What kind of projects are you working on now?)..where the reply goes, nothing new yet. And that's the reason he told my wife, as the story goes. Then, we head on to his friend's house (it's 9 pm), he told me about Alor Star during his teenage days, the buildings and events there...and then talked about his work.
He easily became tired nowadays. And how energetic Mama is, she didn't take a nap at the office (which he did, to regain his strength), but woke-up early morning, preparing breakfast (sometimes 2-3 types), go to work, non-stop working there, then coming back straight away preparing dinner, wash clothes, fold the washed ones...and that explains why sometimes...mama can fall asleep while reading newspapers. She'll collapse by 10 am...she needs all the rest though.
Well, actually what I wanted to blog is, the number of people at the bazaar. It's 7.30 pm, Maghrib (there's surau there btw). We're musafir, so it's okey. But, the bazaar was packed with people, eating !!! There's so many delicacies to choose from, from light to heavy dishes. And it's cheap as well. It'll be great if we can stay in Kedah, enjoy the cheap but good food, fisheries, goodies and stuffs, but in KL's paycheck ! That'll be heaven I'm telling you.
Hope UUM will engage our service, so that we can go back more frequently to Kedah. Thinking of using train next time, but the idea was shot down by the gang. Guess I'll take it if I'm going back alone.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
ONCE...memories
I was waiting for my contractor to do site visit at my school. I was sitting at the bench near Surau, then memories of student days came to my mind. Here where I used to hang out, study-cum-dating with my GF (my wife now), doing KSK's activities and stuffs. My batch was among the first to move into the new building. The state of the buildings, lecture halls chairs like tidal wave, hahaha...it's not fully completed when we moved in.
But, one thing for sure, Apip & I has been to every inch in that building. Before we officially move, we went there to explore. Go into every classroom, lecture halls, lecturer rooms, labs, water reservoir, toilets (yes, both of them at top floor), dean's room, faculty's meeting room and on the roof!
Then, the memories continues with the friends and foes, stories, events and so many other things...sweet and painful. Then, for dunno what reason, one name poped-up...rahna ?! (don't u tease me on this at home okey honey ?!) It reminds me on the secret admirer's letter that I received, the teasing from friends and GF, the shocked when I knew who's she (but she doesn't know that I know), the trauma (so-to-speak) that I had.
Anyway, the sweetest of all in TMSK...is definitely my WIFE ! Who made me to chase for it for 3 years, as I got my Diploma, I got her confirmation ! Then, another 3 years (as she was studying) before we got married. During that 1st 3 yrs..hahaha..with rejection and all. *I love you honeyy!*
Ahh...yesterday, Fith dropped by to my office. He's with BAT, doing 1st level support. Still the same style and character! Anyway, the new building for TMSK (additional actually) is really nice. Visited the lab (and one area where the site supervisor was dead..falling down from 3rd floor), and the lab is fabulous! Wished to be a student again :D
But, one thing for sure, Apip & I has been to every inch in that building. Before we officially move, we went there to explore. Go into every classroom, lecture halls, lecturer rooms, labs, water reservoir, toilets (yes, both of them at top floor), dean's room, faculty's meeting room and on the roof!
Then, the memories continues with the friends and foes, stories, events and so many other things...sweet and painful. Then, for dunno what reason, one name poped-up...rahna ?! (don't u tease me on this at home okey honey ?!) It reminds me on the secret admirer's letter that I received, the teasing from friends and GF, the shocked when I knew who's she (but she doesn't know that I know), the trauma (so-to-speak) that I had.
Anyway, the sweetest of all in TMSK...is definitely my WIFE ! Who made me to chase for it for 3 years, as I got my Diploma, I got her confirmation ! Then, another 3 years (as she was studying) before we got married. During that 1st 3 yrs..hahaha..with rejection and all. *I love you honeyy!*
Ahh...yesterday, Fith dropped by to my office. He's with BAT, doing 1st level support. Still the same style and character! Anyway, the new building for TMSK (additional actually) is really nice. Visited the lab (and one area where the site supervisor was dead..falling down from 3rd floor), and the lab is fabulous! Wished to be a student again :D
Saturday, March 11, 2006
ONCE...office reform(6)
Yesterday, handover session started. The plan is AD#1 to take-over all the projects managed by AD#2 except for IGM. I'll handle that myself.
Sales meeting just now, BDM really need to buckle-up. BDE has met 50% of the quarterly target, and the way she asked BDM just now was like she's the BDM actually. But, as I want everybody to be open and outspoken, can't blame her. Just that I felt like, you also has deals that was stucked there without closing for months.
LC asked TM about the transition. And I mentioned that I'm going to take-over on IGM. "That expensive haa..?! Cannot ! Over-qualified..too expensive!". Since, it's friendly party project, and Dev#1 is very much involved in the operations already (travelling to Medan few times and again next Tue, to Port Klang and Penang to meet the members and stuffs), he can manage it. It also can be a safe learning bed for him on project management.
Starting next week, the tech team will look into refining the products, make sure they're tested thoroughly...and regressedly. If need to run it for months, so be it!!! Will brief Dev#1 on his new assignment next week. Will have a big presentation first thing Mon morning. Hope everything will go smooth.
We're debating about moving to Sentral. But, really need to consider all the cost that may involve like renovation, moving, air-cond & stuffs. MSC status also another concern. LC talked to KC, on TARC bit slow..not moving as fast as we expected. He said that he believed that we can work together for long-term. "What do you read from it ?" LC asked me, "emm...they're not coming that soon ?". Well, probably. Their next board meeting would be end of May. Won't be that soon then. With our situation now, perhaps it's good also.
Idris had his BTP published very nice. I'm yet to have mine (well..u're not the CEO..bluerkh..doesn't matter..i need to have one !). I'll follow suit very closely...watch me :D !
Sales meeting just now, BDM really need to buckle-up. BDE has met 50% of the quarterly target, and the way she asked BDM just now was like she's the BDM actually. But, as I want everybody to be open and outspoken, can't blame her. Just that I felt like, you also has deals that was stucked there without closing for months.
LC asked TM about the transition. And I mentioned that I'm going to take-over on IGM. "That expensive haa..?! Cannot ! Over-qualified..too expensive!". Since, it's friendly party project, and Dev#1 is very much involved in the operations already (travelling to Medan few times and again next Tue, to Port Klang and Penang to meet the members and stuffs), he can manage it. It also can be a safe learning bed for him on project management.
Starting next week, the tech team will look into refining the products, make sure they're tested thoroughly...and regressedly. If need to run it for months, so be it!!! Will brief Dev#1 on his new assignment next week. Will have a big presentation first thing Mon morning. Hope everything will go smooth.
We're debating about moving to Sentral. But, really need to consider all the cost that may involve like renovation, moving, air-cond & stuffs. MSC status also another concern. LC talked to KC, on TARC bit slow..not moving as fast as we expected. He said that he believed that we can work together for long-term. "What do you read from it ?" LC asked me, "emm...they're not coming that soon ?". Well, probably. Their next board meeting would be end of May. Won't be that soon then. With our situation now, perhaps it's good also.
Idris had his BTP published very nice. I'm yet to have mine (well..u're not the CEO..bluerkh..doesn't matter..i need to have one !). I'll follow suit very closely...watch me :D !
Friday, March 10, 2006
ONCE...farewell Sharry!
Oh well...today's the day. Wish her all the best and keep in touch (kalu sudi). Sorry for everything (as I'm the evil). Have not looked at the Handover report, hope it's as what I've been expecting. But then if it is not, just have to make do with it. Can't expect or get her to come back here and finish it isn't it.
I believe she can fly on her new endeavour. If I believed she can take-over from TM, she'll able to do it anywhere else for that matter. Will I hear more from her after this..? Dunno and can't say. No doubt, it's being quite quiet since I heard the news. I'm adopting and learning to familiarize myself with what I've learnt. So, definitely people that used to be close to me will feel the distance...at least not the barrier. Will slowly build that barrier.
Well...since she's one of the Xs, and being one of the fav, I'm offering to extend the friendship. Accepted or not..i leave it to God. Okeh..enough sentimental already. Good luck !!!
I believe she can fly on her new endeavour. If I believed she can take-over from TM, she'll able to do it anywhere else for that matter. Will I hear more from her after this..? Dunno and can't say. No doubt, it's being quite quiet since I heard the news. I'm adopting and learning to familiarize myself with what I've learnt. So, definitely people that used to be close to me will feel the distance...at least not the barrier. Will slowly build that barrier.
Well...since she's one of the Xs, and being one of the fav, I'm offering to extend the friendship. Accepted or not..i leave it to God. Okeh..enough sentimental already. Good luck !!!
ONCE...first TeAM Council Meeting
It supposed to be a grand entrance for the "challenger" but Dash has blew it up! "I've SMS everybody saying that Haizam is coming" Well, it's the first also for 2006, I'm joining the University's trust (hope i spelled it correctly). The meeting went in jovial mood, serious when it required too..mostly laughter and joy. Renu did warned Eliza (the new Exec Secretary) that the members are nice in the first meeting, but they'll be very nasty after this. But, Jay enjoyed it previously, so hope she'd enjoy it as well.
It's good turn-out last night. Few projects were discussed for 2006. Doc W shared some projects and initiatives for TeAM. Since, the exciting stories were between the 4 walls of Farith office, I'd stick to that. Briefly, it'd be a good atmosphere for entreprenuers especially start-ups.
Meeting and dinner concluded just before 11 pm. And I manage to arrive home on time (as syarat from honey..but she arrived home at 4 am :( )
It's good turn-out last night. Few projects were discussed for 2006. Doc W shared some projects and initiatives for TeAM. Since, the exciting stories were between the 4 walls of Farith office, I'd stick to that. Briefly, it'd be a good atmosphere for entreprenuers especially start-ups.
Meeting and dinner concluded just before 11 pm. And I manage to arrive home on time (as syarat from honey..but she arrived home at 4 am :( )
ONCE...night shift
The past 3-4 weeks has been a hectic time for my wife. Especially last week and this week. The presentation and demo to CEO has put tremendous pressure on the team to ensure everything is OK! Furthermore, the CEO wants to see the report from actual data...meaning the people need to use the system start March 1. And as she needs to go to office during weekends, I'll babysit the children. And this week, Monday and Tuesday, I went home earlier than usual. Ermm...last Wed/Thu/Fri also if I'm not mistaken. But, Tuesday was the worst I can say. Shit happens and the team need to rectify the problems. And she needs to wait for them to rectify for her to test and key-in data for demo. Worsen as I also have some things to do for IGM and have another discussion after that.
So, I arrived home around 3.30 am, get my daughter to sleep, freshen-up myself. Next thing I know, Subuh already. She went back at 5.30 am. Then, she got half-day break after the presentation. And it is confirmed that they're moving to KL Sentral next year. Waa...since we're also debating to move there...guess it's a good thing. NO?!! From PA to Bangsar..? Who gonna look after the kids, who gonna pick them up ? Move to Suasana ?! If got money, no problem! But, she doesn't like apartment. And, I prefer not to raise my children in KL (don't ask me why!). But, let see how things move. Still plenty of time to think it over.
Talking about my wife's work this week...it reminds me about something that I've been pondering for a couple of weeks. When people do love what they do, they'll do the best and to certain extend, do whatever it takes to ensure the delivery is good and of high quality. But, when there's no love anymore..or perhaps..focus changed, liking changed or preferences changed, those quality kinda dropped. It's not like what it used to be before. Eventhough I tried to understand that people are excited about pursuing new things, but don't drop the standards lah. It reflects the image and perhaps the reputation and impression. High regards that people have, probably has been reduced. Emm...no, reduced would be too bad. But dissappointed to some people that expecting to see quality products (still) when the days are counting. Personal BRANDING is at stake here!
Talking about personal branding, really has to skip the seminar this morning. Need to focus on the slides for president next week. Hope it'll turn out good.
p/s: my wife still in the office...and i'm still waiting :D
So, I arrived home around 3.30 am, get my daughter to sleep, freshen-up myself. Next thing I know, Subuh already. She went back at 5.30 am. Then, she got half-day break after the presentation. And it is confirmed that they're moving to KL Sentral next year. Waa...since we're also debating to move there...guess it's a good thing. NO?!! From PA to Bangsar..? Who gonna look after the kids, who gonna pick them up ? Move to Suasana ?! If got money, no problem! But, she doesn't like apartment. And, I prefer not to raise my children in KL (don't ask me why!). But, let see how things move. Still plenty of time to think it over.
Talking about my wife's work this week...it reminds me about something that I've been pondering for a couple of weeks. When people do love what they do, they'll do the best and to certain extend, do whatever it takes to ensure the delivery is good and of high quality. But, when there's no love anymore..or perhaps..focus changed, liking changed or preferences changed, those quality kinda dropped. It's not like what it used to be before. Eventhough I tried to understand that people are excited about pursuing new things, but don't drop the standards lah. It reflects the image and perhaps the reputation and impression. High regards that people have, probably has been reduced. Emm...no, reduced would be too bad. But dissappointed to some people that expecting to see quality products (still) when the days are counting. Personal BRANDING is at stake here!
Talking about personal branding, really has to skip the seminar this morning. Need to focus on the slides for president next week. Hope it'll turn out good.
p/s: my wife still in the office...and i'm still waiting :D
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