RIP to my dearest friend

Just returned from holiday, had a very nice, short and sweet journey... however, my joyfulness was shadowed by the shocking news of a passing friend - a long lost teenage friend whom I found again early this year. We exchanged emails several times, and I saw her photos in FB, she looked pretty as always, and very joyful. However, suddenly. I found out she committed suicide this morning..... and I realized, her happy face, photo updates in FB were not showing the deeper side of her and the terrible things she had been experiencing in life. It was a pity all came too late. If we would have known her circumstances, she would have received much help and support from friends.... but not many of us knew her true situation, thus could not take any actions to help her through the difficult times. Anyway, now she is gone... may be this is the best way for her, but the challenges now fall onto her young sons who need to cope with the lost of their beloved mum, and a lifelong impact that their mum has died of unnatural causes. Now can only offer our prayers for their safe growing up, and hope all well for them. God, please give your blessing to her children....

Another excellent news!

Hups! I could not believe it! I received another result today, and was graded a 4!! I am sooooooooooo HAPPY! Hard work pays, though I have yet to think how to apply what I learned... but for now, I am happy with my own progress :) 

Excellent news!

Received result for my first course, and I was thrilled with the outcome. I had a 5, which totally blown off my mind! Nonetheless, it was a nice surprise, though I am doubtful such brilliant results will repeat for the subsequent courses. In view of the kind of schedules I have, I am extremely pleased with the outcome. More importantly, I could not have done it without hubby and family's support! THANK YOU!

Research Interview

My first research interview with some games students who have started playing games since 5 years old! It was very informative and fun sessions :)



Paternal love and care

I read an article this morning. A famous doctor in Malaysia who moans and regrets his late notice of his son's problem which has led him to leap off to his death at the age of 24. He was able to fulfill all the material request of his son, but he has lack of time for him since his young age. As a result, there were hardly substantive conversation, and also lack of understanding to his inner soul. His son seems to look cool and happy from outside, but his inner side was weak to handle challenges. This is a good reflection to my decision to give up my corporate career. A great job, with great prospect and income... but the fall side is, I never had enough time for the kids. Now, I have enough to live, and lots of time with kids and for myself. These are things money could not buy.... happiness is not equals to money, one can find happiness from simple things, with the right mentality and attitude to life.

News article from Zhongguobao:

http://www.chinapress.com.my/node/331078

Assignment completion...

After a long week of hardwork, finally, the assignment is taking shape. Not in the best form, but at least I have an assignment to submit tomorrow (the deadline). I realized after not writing for a long time I have lost my writing skills.. some how? I am not sure by reading a lot and writing a lot, I will finally get the 'skills' back.

Another challenge when doing this assignment is, I realized my 'practical mentality' has totally over ruled my 'academic mentality'. I am not sure how to 'de-learn' this to re-learn academic discourses and discursive practices. It feels like a mission impossible at the moment... I need to find ways to overcome this hurdle quickly!

Although this assignment is over, but still another more challenging one ahead. Frankly, I am not even sure if I could pass this one, but I will worry about it later. I have yet to receive the results for the other one in May... I am not sure not news is good news, or bad news... again, can only wait patiently, nothing could be done at the moment...

Hay Day, Supercell!

Hay Day is a farming game with user friendl  interface, attractive graphics and addictive market orientation where players can engage in trading activities with their farm produce... just like real life. For more info: http://www.arcticstartup.com/2012/06/25/supercell-hay-day-launch-metrics-review