This Tuesday, our final examinations' results were out. I got unexpected results, both good and bad. As usual, you could see different emotions and feelings on Facebook wall. Congratulation to those who passed and be strong and never give up to those who failed.
I managed to achieve a second A in my Advanced Diploma study. However, it was not a core subject, it was Moral dan Etika. Once again, this proved that watching television did help in our study, sometimes. The doctor's ethics and ethical codes were well applied by me. Thanks to Kenneth Ma in '36 Hours On Call'.
Out of my expectation, I didn't fail my P4 Advanced Financial Management. I had a B+ for P4. I was so excited and called Dr Wong on the spot. She thought I could bring her good news but her voice indicated that she was not satisfied by my results. It's okay, I'll try my best in my ACCA.
I just managed to get B- for both P6 Advanced Taxation and Financial Decision Making. I was upset for my P6's result as I thought I could get at least B+. This showed that I was far behind in this subject. I admit that I sacrificed this subject for the sake of my P4. It was really unfair to my lecturers, Mr Michael Yeo, Mr Chong G. Chuang and my tutor, Ms Wong Shau Wen. Nonetheless, I can't do anything apart from saying sorry. Sorry all, please forgive me, I still want to fight for my P4 in ACCA but I promise that I will pay more time on P6 this round, unlike the final examination where I just assigned 1 week for P6 from scratch.
I was shocked when I got B- for F.D.M., this was because my first assignment was badly done. I just scored 26 upon 40. I thought I would get C for this subject. Thanks to Vincent Pang's leadership in the second assignment. He did well for the report but in my opinion, there were still rooms for improvement.
Due to this, I had fallen out of the targeted CGPA of 3.5000. I just managed to maintain a CGPA of 3.3291. It was damn disappointed but I accepted the truth. Passing all the subjects implied that I had officially graduated and it's time to look for a job. Nevertheless, I'll only do so after my ACCA examinations.
I regard it as a big step forward towards my dream. I hope to make it in 15 years, we shall see.
I went to meet Ms Tai on Wednesday. She encouraged me to apply for audit position since I was not attached yet. She also agreed to be my reference. I met Mr Tan on way to canteen. He said:"Well done". I thanked him.
Today was the last revision class for P4. I slept at around 11:30p.m. last night and woke up at six in the morning. Nonetheless, I was full of energy today. I didn't fall asleep just now. E.S.H. and I purposely went to college a little bit earlier because we wanted to give some tokens of appreciation to Dr Wong.
We bought it at Kaison, KL Festival City. It's a secret to disclose what did we buy but I can tell you all that they were meaningful and useful to her. She was so surprised when we gave her the gifts. She said she was so embarrassed to accept the gifts as we were still not earning any income. However, they were our thoughts of heart.
In her staff room, she told me that I was probably scoring 72 marks in the final since I got B+ and my coursework were 78 marks. She said I did extremely well in Section B.
She gave us a mock test today. I just scored roughly 52 marks. I was on the edge of failing but this mark was one of the highest today. She wanted us to buck up! I promised her that I would challenge for the first placing in the world to fulfill her dream. Hopefully I can do it!
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Saturday, 12 May 2012
Saturday, 5 May 2012
P4 Revision Class
Well, TARc internal P4 Advanced Financial Management's revision class started this Thursday. We discussed the answers for our TARc internally assessed paper on that day. My heart straight away sank after knowing the answers for Part A, which was a compulsory section because I roughly just got 10-15% of the total marks. This meant that I would fail this time even if I scored full marks for Part B, which I was pretty confident.
My mood was down due to this. I couldn't accept it. I always hope for the returns whenever I put in effort on something, this case is no exception either. Frankly speaking, P4 was the only subject which spent me so much effort but yet the results didn't seem to match my effort. Luckily, E.S.H. told me a theory. He said he was used to failures in academics and resat the papers for many times. He said this was fate. If it thinks that you're not capable yet, then it will fail you. In short, there is a meaning behind all the outcomes. Then, it retains us so that we can get used to it or sharpen ourselves from there on.
Yesterday, Dr Wong suddenly called me to help her carry her bags since she said she was okay and could do it herself when I offered her on Wednesday. It doesn't matter, it's always my pleasure to help you. When I reached her staff room, she told me that I didn't do well in Question 1, I was just okay. However, I was totally knocked out in Question 2. She wanted me to bulk up and work harder as well as buck up. She told me that she knew I had put in a lot of effort and she wanted me to work harder some more so that I can pass the ACCA. I will do it, Dr Wong, thanks for your concerns.
Dr Wong sacrificed a lot to us, ergo we wouldn't want to let her head down. She told us that the internal resit would be in June after our ACCA examinations. She said those who failed the internal paper must attend her revision class. This revision class is different from the revision class where we're conducting now. It's just for those who failed the internal paper. She's really dedicated. I had never seen such a lecturer before.
Before we called it a day, she told us that she was very happy because she noticed her students became smarter. In my opinion, all these are because of her effort and nags, we're now in the exam mode.
This morning, my cell phone rang. From my first instinct, I thought it was from Dr Wong and it was! Dr Wong asked me for opinion regarding her revision class. I told her that I appreciated her revision class a lot. I had never thought that she would conduct the revision class in this way.
She gave us a lot of questions which we had never seen before. This meant that, the questions were totally different in styles. She really put in a lot of time searching for questions for us. I thanked her. We had the same view, which was it's always better to try new questions with different styles than keeping on practising the questions with the same styles. This helped to prepare the students to face and tackle the questions in ACCA from every angle. This is particularly true as ACCA questions are those we've never seen before, especially those from the previous examiner, Mr Bob Ryan.
She also said that she felt sad because the number of attendants was low. She felt that they didn't appreciate her effort. I convinced her that this was due to the expiration of the student rented room's contract. I told her that most of them had gone back to their respective hometown. The owner is not willing to extend the contract for you just for 1 to 2 months. They would prefer to find a new long term tenant. She agreed with me and felt relieved.
Next Saturday will be my last time with Dr Wong if and only if I passed my internal papers, at least for a short period of time. I don't know what will happen to me. I can foresee that I will feel uneasy in the life without P4 because I used to do P4 questions every week.
E.S.H. told me that our results will be out on next Tuesday. I already accepted that I would fail this time and I just hope for the best. No matter what happens, the life still needs to carry on. Let the bygone, be the bygone.
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My mood was down due to this. I couldn't accept it. I always hope for the returns whenever I put in effort on something, this case is no exception either. Frankly speaking, P4 was the only subject which spent me so much effort but yet the results didn't seem to match my effort. Luckily, E.S.H. told me a theory. He said he was used to failures in academics and resat the papers for many times. He said this was fate. If it thinks that you're not capable yet, then it will fail you. In short, there is a meaning behind all the outcomes. Then, it retains us so that we can get used to it or sharpen ourselves from there on.
Yesterday, Dr Wong suddenly called me to help her carry her bags since she said she was okay and could do it herself when I offered her on Wednesday. It doesn't matter, it's always my pleasure to help you. When I reached her staff room, she told me that I didn't do well in Question 1, I was just okay. However, I was totally knocked out in Question 2. She wanted me to bulk up and work harder as well as buck up. She told me that she knew I had put in a lot of effort and she wanted me to work harder some more so that I can pass the ACCA. I will do it, Dr Wong, thanks for your concerns.
Dr Wong sacrificed a lot to us, ergo we wouldn't want to let her head down. She told us that the internal resit would be in June after our ACCA examinations. She said those who failed the internal paper must attend her revision class. This revision class is different from the revision class where we're conducting now. It's just for those who failed the internal paper. She's really dedicated. I had never seen such a lecturer before.
Before we called it a day, she told us that she was very happy because she noticed her students became smarter. In my opinion, all these are because of her effort and nags, we're now in the exam mode.
This morning, my cell phone rang. From my first instinct, I thought it was from Dr Wong and it was! Dr Wong asked me for opinion regarding her revision class. I told her that I appreciated her revision class a lot. I had never thought that she would conduct the revision class in this way.
She gave us a lot of questions which we had never seen before. This meant that, the questions were totally different in styles. She really put in a lot of time searching for questions for us. I thanked her. We had the same view, which was it's always better to try new questions with different styles than keeping on practising the questions with the same styles. This helped to prepare the students to face and tackle the questions in ACCA from every angle. This is particularly true as ACCA questions are those we've never seen before, especially those from the previous examiner, Mr Bob Ryan.
She also said that she felt sad because the number of attendants was low. She felt that they didn't appreciate her effort. I convinced her that this was due to the expiration of the student rented room's contract. I told her that most of them had gone back to their respective hometown. The owner is not willing to extend the contract for you just for 1 to 2 months. They would prefer to find a new long term tenant. She agreed with me and felt relieved.
Next Saturday will be my last time with Dr Wong if and only if I passed my internal papers, at least for a short period of time. I don't know what will happen to me. I can foresee that I will feel uneasy in the life without P4 because I used to do P4 questions every week.
E.S.H. told me that our results will be out on next Tuesday. I already accepted that I would fail this time and I just hope for the best. No matter what happens, the life still needs to carry on. Let the bygone, be the bygone.
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Friday, 27 April 2012
I'm Lost
上个星期考完最后一张考试后，我照Dr Wong的话做，放我自己三天的假期。这三天里，我玩游戏、上网，间中还重温一点点Malaysian Taxation。之后，我开始做Dr Wong吩咐我们做的试题。我平均一天做两题。
昨天，由于气温热得我快要蒸发，我去学院的图书馆做那些试题。刚好这阵子是新生的orientation day，可是很可惜，我所看过的新生里，并没有标青的。不过，没关系啦，我都要毕业了！不知道新生是否初生之犊不畏虎呢，他们在图书馆里高谈阔论，吵到我。还好，当我用钢笔敲打桌子时，他们还识趣地安静一会儿。
昨天我重做我final exam的P4 Advanced Financial Management。我不懂为何这次我竟然不必花费reading time，就能在两个小时内完成全部五题题目（考试只需四题）。这究竟是好事还是坏事呢？我不清楚。我只知道我还是不会做。
许多人误会我在Facebook或者'Post April 2012 Examination Review'里的评语。他们以为这次的P4很容易，相信很多人会pass，甚至拿A。或许是我的表达能力不好吧！其实，我想说这次的scenario很短及容易明白，可是难度却在于你不知道哪一个数目是你需要的。
我重做了那些题目，我开始担心，因为我并没有像我正考时那么敏锐！可能是我已经对题目有所了解了吧，但是我并不满意！时时保持敏锐是我们考生必备的先要条件！很可惜，这次我失去了它！
此外，我也发现我当时信心满满的assumptions、concepts、和答案，现在却被我怀疑起来。我开始举棋不定！这是不良现象！我的心开始担忧起来。或许你们会说还有一个月多，慢慢来吧，但是对我来说时间很紧迫了！我不想令Dr Wong失望。我是其中一个她看好的学生，我想要让她感到安慰。现在，每当我看着她送我的礼物，便会心感惭愧、自卑！
也许我开启怀疑自己的能力了。我失去了方向。就好像在《女警爱作战》里谢天华所饰演的林一一似的，当他看见他新闻里的主角因接受不了自己的隐私被揭穿的关系而在他面前自杀后，考试怀疑自己一直以来所坚持的信念。
我真的失去了方向，我从未有过这种状况。一直以来，我都顺风顺水的，样样东西都在我的预料与掌握之内。可是，现在我失去了方向，我不知道下一步该怎么走。书，我是读完了。你问我concepts，我都会答。但是，看到题目，我会自疑，然后做不出能够让我信服的答案！
我到底该怎么做呢？以我目前的状态，我顶多只能合格，不能score！这种感觉就是你明明已经读完，做了本分但是却不能拿到你应分的东西。我不是埋怨付出没回报，我只是不想我的努力被白费而已。明明已经付了比别人多一倍的努力，却只获得普通人的成绩。
是我的努力错了吗？我已照足老师所讲、所教的，但是还是不行。是我的天资有限吗？或许是吧，因此我开始做练习，因为我相信天资不足，就要靠后天的努力去补救，但是还是不行！
此时此刻，我需要一位伯乐，一位懂我的伯乐来开窍我、引领我回正轨！督促我的进度，告诉我究竟我还缺乏些什么。我好想打电话给Dr Wong，但是我不敢打扰她。下个星期P4的revision class就要开启了，倘若我届时还是老样子，我才请教Dr Wong吧。
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昨天，由于气温热得我快要蒸发，我去学院的图书馆做那些试题。刚好这阵子是新生的orientation day，可是很可惜，我所看过的新生里，并没有标青的。不过，没关系啦，我都要毕业了！不知道新生是否初生之犊不畏虎呢，他们在图书馆里高谈阔论，吵到我。还好，当我用钢笔敲打桌子时，他们还识趣地安静一会儿。
昨天我重做我final exam的P4 Advanced Financial Management。我不懂为何这次我竟然不必花费reading time，就能在两个小时内完成全部五题题目（考试只需四题）。这究竟是好事还是坏事呢？我不清楚。我只知道我还是不会做。
许多人误会我在Facebook或者'Post April 2012 Examination Review'里的评语。他们以为这次的P4很容易，相信很多人会pass，甚至拿A。或许是我的表达能力不好吧！其实，我想说这次的scenario很短及容易明白，可是难度却在于你不知道哪一个数目是你需要的。
我重做了那些题目，我开始担心，因为我并没有像我正考时那么敏锐！可能是我已经对题目有所了解了吧，但是我并不满意！时时保持敏锐是我们考生必备的先要条件！很可惜，这次我失去了它！
此外，我也发现我当时信心满满的assumptions、concepts、和答案，现在却被我怀疑起来。我开始举棋不定！这是不良现象！我的心开始担忧起来。或许你们会说还有一个月多，慢慢来吧，但是对我来说时间很紧迫了！我不想令Dr Wong失望。我是其中一个她看好的学生，我想要让她感到安慰。现在，每当我看着她送我的礼物，便会心感惭愧、自卑！
也许我开启怀疑自己的能力了。我失去了方向。就好像在《女警爱作战》里谢天华所饰演的林一一似的，当他看见他新闻里的主角因接受不了自己的隐私被揭穿的关系而在他面前自杀后，考试怀疑自己一直以来所坚持的信念。
我真的失去了方向，我从未有过这种状况。一直以来，我都顺风顺水的，样样东西都在我的预料与掌握之内。可是，现在我失去了方向，我不知道下一步该怎么走。书，我是读完了。你问我concepts，我都会答。但是，看到题目，我会自疑，然后做不出能够让我信服的答案！
我到底该怎么做呢？以我目前的状态，我顶多只能合格，不能score！这种感觉就是你明明已经读完，做了本分但是却不能拿到你应分的东西。我不是埋怨付出没回报，我只是不想我的努力被白费而已。明明已经付了比别人多一倍的努力，却只获得普通人的成绩。
是我的努力错了吗？我已照足老师所讲、所教的，但是还是不行。是我的天资有限吗？或许是吧，因此我开始做练习，因为我相信天资不足，就要靠后天的努力去补救，但是还是不行！
此时此刻，我需要一位伯乐，一位懂我的伯乐来开窍我、引领我回正轨！督促我的进度，告诉我究竟我还缺乏些什么。我好想打电话给Dr Wong，但是我不敢打扰她。下个星期P4的revision class就要开启了，倘若我届时还是老样子，我才请教Dr Wong吧。
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Sunday, 22 April 2012
Post April 2012 Examination Review
Actually I had finished my last examination, which was also my last internally assessed paper in TARc on Monday. This time, I didn't prepare well!
My first examination started on 9 April 2012. It was Moral dan Etika, a paper which almost all the students overlooked since majority of the questions were multiple choice questions. So did I. I thought a piece of cake should happen. However, many of the students started to regret right after the examination. Since it was not a core subject, hence students tended to ignore it and place more emphasis on the option papers. Luckily I managed to answer the subjective essay questions. I used one of the speeches in '36 Hours On Call' by Kenneth Ma to answer the question regarding doctor's ethics.
Then, the examination followed by P4 Advanced Financial Management on Friday, which was also the toughest subject to most of the students. However, in my opinion, it was fairly okay when I finished the whole syllabus. I was so excited when I finished the paper as I still had 30 minutes left. This was the only paper in my Advanced Diploma's study which I could have plenty of time for double-checking.
Nonetheless, it didn't mean that the paper was easy. It was easier than expected but it was tougher than expected when you attempted. What do I mean here? I mean I could understand the questions but when I really began to attempt, I found that I was in dilemma. Based on the concept, I should do that but I had never tried such questions before, hence I was 'chicken-out'. Ergo, I used and stated a lot of assumptions. I hoped Dr Wong accepted my answers.
Dr Wong called me the day before the examination. She was not giving me tips but asking me for opinion and advice. She wanted to hold additional class for us. She said she would like to organise an extra class other than the 12-hour revision class, she would give us around 5 questions to practise within the time frame and let us assess our level ourselves. Initially, I was so happy and excited with her plan because I treated it as my final practice and preparation but on the other hand, I didn't hope to get the special class. It's not because I want to go back to my hometown or I'm smart already, it's because I don't want Dr Wong to be so tiresome. She should have a proper rest. In my opinion, what she had sacrificed and contributed were more than enough.
She kept on asking me whether the students would like it or not or would the students appreciate as well as attend the class. I guaranteed her not to worry so much as I was pretty sure that students like me will love it very much. We really appreciate your effort all the way, Dr Wong. We aren't smart, so the only way to improve ourselves is via practising a lot of questions. She trusted me and promised that she would proceed with the plan.
It proved that the students liked it very much when she announced it after the examinations. I was so shocked to know that she didn't inform E.S.H. of this decision, that meant I was the only one knowing this news. Thank you, Dr Wong for treating me as a valuable adviser, consultant or a friend who can share the thoughts.
Monday was the day for my last paper, P6 Advanced Taxation. Frankly speaking, this paper was not tough either. Nevertheless, the question requirements were too many and hence time-consuming. I just managed to finished it on time. I was extremely glad that our internal paper had such standard. At least, it really prepared me for the ACCA examinations. Thanks Sirs.
I didn't know why I didn't have any anxiety this time. Do you still remembered my previous post, 'Examination Phobia'? It was my most anxious and nervous examinations ever in my life so far but I was pretty relax this time even if I didn't do any tutorial questions other than AFM's (This was my second time to do the Advanced Taxation's questions). I couldn't find the answer. E.S.H. also told me that he had this kind of feeling as well. We didn't know whether it was good or bad but the feeling was really pretty awesome. In fact, I was quite excited knowing that I would have my last examination in TARc.
Hopefully I could be like this in June, the so-called 'steady style'! Let's hope for the best and I wish everybody passes their examinations.
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My first examination started on 9 April 2012. It was Moral dan Etika, a paper which almost all the students overlooked since majority of the questions were multiple choice questions. So did I. I thought a piece of cake should happen. However, many of the students started to regret right after the examination. Since it was not a core subject, hence students tended to ignore it and place more emphasis on the option papers. Luckily I managed to answer the subjective essay questions. I used one of the speeches in '36 Hours On Call' by Kenneth Ma to answer the question regarding doctor's ethics.
Then, the examination followed by P4 Advanced Financial Management on Friday, which was also the toughest subject to most of the students. However, in my opinion, it was fairly okay when I finished the whole syllabus. I was so excited when I finished the paper as I still had 30 minutes left. This was the only paper in my Advanced Diploma's study which I could have plenty of time for double-checking.
Nonetheless, it didn't mean that the paper was easy. It was easier than expected but it was tougher than expected when you attempted. What do I mean here? I mean I could understand the questions but when I really began to attempt, I found that I was in dilemma. Based on the concept, I should do that but I had never tried such questions before, hence I was 'chicken-out'. Ergo, I used and stated a lot of assumptions. I hoped Dr Wong accepted my answers.
Dr Wong called me the day before the examination. She was not giving me tips but asking me for opinion and advice. She wanted to hold additional class for us. She said she would like to organise an extra class other than the 12-hour revision class, she would give us around 5 questions to practise within the time frame and let us assess our level ourselves. Initially, I was so happy and excited with her plan because I treated it as my final practice and preparation but on the other hand, I didn't hope to get the special class. It's not because I want to go back to my hometown or I'm smart already, it's because I don't want Dr Wong to be so tiresome. She should have a proper rest. In my opinion, what she had sacrificed and contributed were more than enough.
She kept on asking me whether the students would like it or not or would the students appreciate as well as attend the class. I guaranteed her not to worry so much as I was pretty sure that students like me will love it very much. We really appreciate your effort all the way, Dr Wong. We aren't smart, so the only way to improve ourselves is via practising a lot of questions. She trusted me and promised that she would proceed with the plan.
It proved that the students liked it very much when she announced it after the examinations. I was so shocked to know that she didn't inform E.S.H. of this decision, that meant I was the only one knowing this news. Thank you, Dr Wong for treating me as a valuable adviser, consultant or a friend who can share the thoughts.
Monday was the day for my last paper, P6 Advanced Taxation. Frankly speaking, this paper was not tough either. Nevertheless, the question requirements were too many and hence time-consuming. I just managed to finished it on time. I was extremely glad that our internal paper had such standard. At least, it really prepared me for the ACCA examinations. Thanks Sirs.
I didn't know why I didn't have any anxiety this time. Do you still remembered my previous post, 'Examination Phobia'? It was my most anxious and nervous examinations ever in my life so far but I was pretty relax this time even if I didn't do any tutorial questions other than AFM's (This was my second time to do the Advanced Taxation's questions). I couldn't find the answer. E.S.H. also told me that he had this kind of feeling as well. We didn't know whether it was good or bad but the feeling was really pretty awesome. In fact, I was quite excited knowing that I would have my last examination in TARc.
Hopefully I could be like this in June, the so-called 'steady style'! Let's hope for the best and I wish everybody passes their examinations.
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Saturday, 14 April 2012
债务篇
你是否曾经跟人家借钱？或者，你是否借过钱给别人？我两者都有，只是后者居多。
有一位朋友向我借钱。我当然义不容辞地借他，毕竟数目并不大，尚在我的能力范围之内。况且，我一向“义”字当先。朋友有难，当然两肋插刀，拔刀相助！我不知道为什么，我很注重义气！可能是我小时候很崇拜“蛊惑仔”，也就是所谓的黑社会！我并不是赞成他们的打打杀杀，而是佩服他们的义气。因此，我交的朋友多数都是有义气的。这也是为何我的朋友圈子里以凡人认为不会读书，即成绩不佳的人为主。因为在我看来，他们比那些所谓比较有知识的人安全、可靠得多。
聪明的人处处斤斤计较、互相算计；反之我的圈子里大多数都讲义气。华文字是很有学问及意思的字体。单看“义”字，就可以学到很多。你们知道繁体的“义”字怎么写吗？就是这样子的--“義”！拆开来，就是“恙我”。为什么“义”是恙我呢？原因在于当遇到困境时，我们无时无刻都得牺牲小我，完成大我。可是，现今的社会，有几个人会是这样的呢？
因为一个“义”字，我可以很快就借钱给人，但是数目得在我的能力范围以内。也或许因为这个“义”字，某些人就滥用了它，在我身上拿便宜。当某人向我借钱时，我会先问原因，然后再评估他的credit rating，毕竟我是读P4 Advanced Financial Management的嘛，但是我不会像银行评估得那么彻底，因为我深信我们之间是存在一个“信”字的。
所谓的“在我能力范围之内”就是我不缺钱用。因此，我们之间是不需要借据的，只需要口头的承诺。我也不会追他还钱，除非过了好一段日子还无声气。但是，请别骗我！别为了敷衍我而说某某日子就全数归还！说一套，做一套，算什么男子汉？答应了就要履行！不能还或不方便就说一声，别欺骗的，因为这样就沾污了我们之间的“信”字！没了“信”，哪还会有“义”？没了“义”，哪还成得了朋友？言而无信，失礼也！
最气的是，那人没有交代！你发的简讯一律不答复！那，你会怎么做呢？上门找他？加他利息？抑或是打他一顿？别忘了，他都没钱还你了，怎么付得起你的利息呢？上门找他只是增加你的开销而已，因为去找他也得花费车油钱。打他一顿就能一笔勾销吗？不能！而且还可能被扣上警局，甚至被他打回！
我的做法是，由于我并不等那笔钱用，所以我会自叹倒霉！希望有朝一日他会良心发现！但是，这种可能性很低！就好像Steffi曾说的，借钱出去容易，追回难！或许我比较心软吧！可是，这笔债就见证了他的人格！你会发现到，原来他的人格只值这笔小数目，小人物一个！
我把那笔债当作是送给他的帛金。这并不意味着我会杀死他，而是我们之间友情的帛金！无论将来他是否归还，我们之间的友情是玩完了！我再也不会相信他！将来，即使他哭着脸孔来求我，我也会见死不救！
有时很有趣的，他们非但没还你钱，还会再向你借钱，然后再答应你某某日子一定全数归还。其实真相很简单，倘若他们真的是有钱还的，根本不需要再向你借嘛，而且要借也借一笔大数目，而不是区区的五十、一百。当你遇到穷途末路时，这五十、一百能帮你度过难关吗？正所谓“有借有还，再借不难”。现在钱还没还，又想再借了？那，到底要借多少才足够呢？我的立场是很坚定的，我要mitigate我的risk，宁愿牺牲旧债，也不肯旧债搭新债。因此，我的立场是“旧债未还，新债免谈”。
有时很有趣的，他们非但没还你钱，还会再向你借钱，然后再答应你某某日子一定全数归还。其实真相很简单，倘若他们真的是有钱还的，根本不需要再向你借嘛，而且要借也借一笔大数目，而不是区区的五十、一百。当你遇到穷途末路时，这五十、一百能帮你度过难关吗？正所谓“有借有还，再借不难”。现在钱还没还，又想再借了？那，到底要借多少才足够呢？我的立场是很坚定的，我要mitigate我的risk，宁愿牺牲旧债，也不肯旧债搭新债。因此，我的立场是“旧债未还，新债免谈”。
“游戏”跟我说他的朋友更厉害！那人跟他借了钱，还跟他的其他朋友借，而且还说是“游戏”欠他钱没还，所以现在不方便！那人真的是人渣！欠人家钱，还可以诬蔑人家。而且，欠了人家钱，还一副不以为是的样子，心无还钱的意思！哎，这世界上就是有这些各色各样的人，所以这个社会才会那么样复杂！
所以，你们知道我的作风咯。那些欠我钱的人，麻烦自动清还，不然那些就是你的帛金！
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Saturday, 7 April 2012
Amazon
The books that I ordered from Amazon had arrived on Tuesday. It took about two weeks to arrive.
A couple of weeks ago, I finally decided to place an order on Dr Wong's book and another book on Amazon. This was my first experience dealing with Amazon even though online purchase is not a fresh and new thing to me. I had the intention to acquire Dr Wong's book long time ago but the price was a prohibitive factor that hindered me from placing an order. It cost $99.90 when Dr Wong first recommended it to us.
Even if my friend told me that our library has one copy of it, I still placed an order to buy the book after the price dropped to $98.87. Initially, I thought it was a thick book since the price was the most expensive among the similar books offered on Amazon. Nonetheless, I was disappointed as it was just a thin and tiny book after receiving it from my auntie.
It was quite small, wasn't it? It was smaller and thinner than my Advanced Taxation's book. The reason I put the mailing address as my auntie's house was she was probably in the house when the postman delivered it here.
I was so surprised when my auntie handed the parcel to me as the scheduled date of arrival was 8th May 2012. It still showed the estimated arrival date as above until now on my Amazon's account. Ergo, I took the book to college on Thursday because I wanted Dr Wong's autograph as promised by her.
She was so surprised seeing me taking out her book. She immediately told her colleague sitting opposite her work station, Ms Connie (if I'm not wrong) proudly:"See, my student bought my book." Ms Connie asked me how much was the book. I said $77.17 last night. Then she said:"Is it in RM?" I said:"No, US Dollar." She said it was quite expensive.
Yes, I agreed with her. $77.17 is still expensive, not to talk about my original acquisition price. Nonetheless, I told them, the book was bought as an investment in myself, so worth it! On top of that, 5% of the proceed will be channeled for charity purpose. Therefore, I was not so concerning about the price. I asked Dr Wong to write some words of encouragement besides her autograph. After that, she repeated again, her book was good for those who are interested in pursuing their studies beyond Master's Degree level. She even flipped to relevant pages showing me the essence of the book.
I'm not doing my Master either. I really treat it as my self-investment. I have no time to run through it but I certainly will do it after my examinations.
Dr Wong borrowed the book from me and announced it in the lecture hall. I was so embarrassed during that time as I could sense all the eyes were focusing on me. Aiya, actually you can promote your book but you may choose not to mention my name. I'm not interested to be famous in college. However, it was okay as it was not something bad, wasn't it? Then, some of my friends borrowed the book from me.
I seemed to be out of topic already. Alright, back to Amazon's experience. I was so nervous and anxious before and during placing the order. This was because all transactions were dealing in US Dollar. It was not worthwhile for us to buy as we were using Ringgit Malaysia. The conversion rate would kill us. That was why I bought additional one book to share the delivery cost.
When I decided to place an order, import duty halted me again. It meant that other than the product and delivery cost, I would have to pay import duty some more! I quickly emailed Amazon regarding the transaction's procedures, their handling process and the import duty. Luckily Malaysia doesn't charge import duty on books in small quantity. Hence, I saved the import duty but this transaction cost me $125.92 which was equivalent to almost RM400.
It was okay so long as the books really improved my knowledge and skills. Due to currency rate, I wouldn't buy things from Amazon anymore unless the product can't be available in Malaysia's market or Ringgit Malaysia appreciates at least until RM/$ 1.50000. Is it possible? Hmm...
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A couple of weeks ago, I finally decided to place an order on Dr Wong's book and another book on Amazon. This was my first experience dealing with Amazon even though online purchase is not a fresh and new thing to me. I had the intention to acquire Dr Wong's book long time ago but the price was a prohibitive factor that hindered me from placing an order. It cost $99.90 when Dr Wong first recommended it to us.
It was quite small, wasn't it? It was smaller and thinner than my Advanced Taxation's book. The reason I put the mailing address as my auntie's house was she was probably in the house when the postman delivered it here.
I was so surprised when my auntie handed the parcel to me as the scheduled date of arrival was 8th May 2012. It still showed the estimated arrival date as above until now on my Amazon's account. Ergo, I took the book to college on Thursday because I wanted Dr Wong's autograph as promised by her.
She was so surprised seeing me taking out her book. She immediately told her colleague sitting opposite her work station, Ms Connie (if I'm not wrong) proudly:"See, my student bought my book." Ms Connie asked me how much was the book. I said $77.17 last night. Then she said:"Is it in RM?" I said:"No, US Dollar." She said it was quite expensive.
Yes, I agreed with her. $77.17 is still expensive, not to talk about my original acquisition price. Nonetheless, I told them, the book was bought as an investment in myself, so worth it! On top of that, 5% of the proceed will be channeled for charity purpose. Therefore, I was not so concerning about the price. I asked Dr Wong to write some words of encouragement besides her autograph. After that, she repeated again, her book was good for those who are interested in pursuing their studies beyond Master's Degree level. She even flipped to relevant pages showing me the essence of the book.
I'm not doing my Master either. I really treat it as my self-investment. I have no time to run through it but I certainly will do it after my examinations.
Dr Wong borrowed the book from me and announced it in the lecture hall. I was so embarrassed during that time as I could sense all the eyes were focusing on me. Aiya, actually you can promote your book but you may choose not to mention my name. I'm not interested to be famous in college. However, it was okay as it was not something bad, wasn't it? Then, some of my friends borrowed the book from me.
I seemed to be out of topic already. Alright, back to Amazon's experience. I was so nervous and anxious before and during placing the order. This was because all transactions were dealing in US Dollar. It was not worthwhile for us to buy as we were using Ringgit Malaysia. The conversion rate would kill us. That was why I bought additional one book to share the delivery cost.
When I decided to place an order, import duty halted me again. It meant that other than the product and delivery cost, I would have to pay import duty some more! I quickly emailed Amazon regarding the transaction's procedures, their handling process and the import duty. Luckily Malaysia doesn't charge import duty on books in small quantity. Hence, I saved the import duty but this transaction cost me $125.92 which was equivalent to almost RM400.
It was okay so long as the books really improved my knowledge and skills. Due to currency rate, I wouldn't buy things from Amazon anymore unless the product can't be available in Malaysia's market or Ringgit Malaysia appreciates at least until RM/$ 1.50000. Is it possible? Hmm...
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Saturday, 31 March 2012
Token of Appreciation
As you may know, I received a token of appreciation on Wednesday from Dr Wong. She gave E.S.H. and I a gift as her appreciation to us for helping her carry her bags and books. E.S.H. told me that this was unexpected but to me, it was expected as she told us once before, maybe E.S.H. forgot it. However, it was too soon and hence might be out of my expectation a bit.
Actually, we were reluctant to receive as to us, the help was nothing. We help her out of our conscience and sincerity without hoping anything in return. As what I had mentioned before, I didn't simply help people unless I think it worths. The worth here doesn't refer to consideration in monetary or non-monetary terms but it's just a sense of feeling.
This is the token of appreciation from Dr Wong. The top one was snapped with flash light while the bottom one was taken without flash light. I quickly wrapped it back to the original state after taking the photos. Therefore, from now onwards, whenever I drink water, I will think of Dr Wong, her special class, her injured hands, her smile, her star fish's story, our aim, etc.. I would not forget what Dr Wong had done for us and that motivates me as well!
Alright, out of my expectation, I received the second token of appreciation on Thursday. The story unfolded in this way. In the morning, I heard she said she wanted to treat us a meal. Then I proceeded to tease her by saying:"After the lunch, we would like some Chatime, later we go Neway sing K until late midnight, then we eat supper together." She said I wanted to make her poor. Lolz, actually it was just a joke, I didn't mean it.
After my lunch with E.S.H., we headed to attend Moral dan Etika's tutorial. He received a call and hence we waited outside library. Suddenly, she really brought a cup of Chatime for me and E.S.H.. Initially, I didn't know why she did that, she said she wanted to thank me for helping her in 'make-good test'. She said she would remember it forever. Aiya, it was nothing, I was glad to help you so that we could graduate together.
I felt so warm after receiving the Chatime. Vincent Pang saw me drinking Chatime during Taxation's guest lecture. When he knew it was from a girl, he said no wonder I was so happy. I didn't say anything as I considered it as foolish.
Why I was so happy? It was because it let me think back of my past. During Diploma study, I used to have this kind of treatment, thanks to Yuri's contribution. For your information, we were one of the top students in Diploma and hence our friends and classmates invited us to study with them since they could ask us any questions in the study process.
Actually, I prefer self-study since I don't want to be interrupted. Ergo, Yuri was the one who answered them. I seldom answered them as I was not perfect before I finished my revision. Nonetheless, after the examination or when the examination's results came out, they would treat us a meal. I think, it happened for at least 3 semesters.
Thereupon, when I received the Chatime, I thought back of my Diploma's time. It was so sweet and enjoyable with them. Frankly speaking, I can't find these in my current class but luckily I find them in other class. Thanks to E.S.H. again for introducing me to his classmates.
My happiness and contention are not related to the tokens of appreciation but for the gratefulness and appreciation from the related parties. It means more than money and the gifts!
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Actually, we were reluctant to receive as to us, the help was nothing. We help her out of our conscience and sincerity without hoping anything in return. As what I had mentioned before, I didn't simply help people unless I think it worths. The worth here doesn't refer to consideration in monetary or non-monetary terms but it's just a sense of feeling.
Like what Dr Wong hopes from us, the words of 'thank you' are more than enough. Since she insisted, then we just accepted the gift. We planned not to open it but Dr Wong wanted to know our comments and feedback. She wanted us to sms her at night. Alright, I opened it when I was home and sms her.
This is the token of appreciation from Dr Wong. The top one was snapped with flash light while the bottom one was taken without flash light. I quickly wrapped it back to the original state after taking the photos. Therefore, from now onwards, whenever I drink water, I will think of Dr Wong, her special class, her injured hands, her smile, her star fish's story, our aim, etc.. I would not forget what Dr Wong had done for us and that motivates me as well!
Alright, out of my expectation, I received the second token of appreciation on Thursday. The story unfolded in this way. In the morning, I heard she said she wanted to treat us a meal. Then I proceeded to tease her by saying:"After the lunch, we would like some Chatime, later we go Neway sing K until late midnight, then we eat supper together." She said I wanted to make her poor. Lolz, actually it was just a joke, I didn't mean it.
After my lunch with E.S.H., we headed to attend Moral dan Etika's tutorial. He received a call and hence we waited outside library. Suddenly, she really brought a cup of Chatime for me and E.S.H.. Initially, I didn't know why she did that, she said she wanted to thank me for helping her in 'make-good test'. She said she would remember it forever. Aiya, it was nothing, I was glad to help you so that we could graduate together.
I felt so warm after receiving the Chatime. Vincent Pang saw me drinking Chatime during Taxation's guest lecture. When he knew it was from a girl, he said no wonder I was so happy. I didn't say anything as I considered it as foolish.
Why I was so happy? It was because it let me think back of my past. During Diploma study, I used to have this kind of treatment, thanks to Yuri's contribution. For your information, we were one of the top students in Diploma and hence our friends and classmates invited us to study with them since they could ask us any questions in the study process.
Actually, I prefer self-study since I don't want to be interrupted. Ergo, Yuri was the one who answered them. I seldom answered them as I was not perfect before I finished my revision. Nonetheless, after the examination or when the examination's results came out, they would treat us a meal. I think, it happened for at least 3 semesters.
Thereupon, when I received the Chatime, I thought back of my Diploma's time. It was so sweet and enjoyable with them. Frankly speaking, I can't find these in my current class but luckily I find them in other class. Thanks to E.S.H. again for introducing me to his classmates.
My happiness and contention are not related to the tokens of appreciation but for the gratefulness and appreciation from the related parties. It means more than money and the gifts!
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads (below google +1) on the right before you leave. Thank you very much.
Saturday, 24 March 2012
3 Ways To Save Starbucks From Howard Schultz
以下文章皆摘自2012年2月19日星洲日报。
Howard Schultz 在2008年1月Starbucks股价几乎快跌至谷底时回锅担任C.E.O.， 他断然关闭亏损分店、积极领导组织转型，并在不景气中逆转创造高获利。其中，Howard Schultz 有三项成功秘诀足可供所有企业借镜。
1）相信自己投身的行业
他相信，2006、2007年间走下坡的Starbucks，必须重新与顾客建立感情性连结。为达目标，他重提他当初设定的愿景，强调企业的根本价值。
他说：“咖啡是我们贩卖的产品，但不是投身的行业，我们在人的行业里。我们尊重职员、提供顾客在工作与家庭以外的第三个去处，这些都是要与人产生连结。”
所以，企业要先弄清楚真正投入的是什么行业。产品不重要，重要的是产品对顾客的生活有何意义。
2）把握每个接触点和顾客建立感性连结
Starbucks 希望顾客一走进店里，马上就有独特体验。2008年的变革是重新激起顾客对这个品牌的记忆。
Schultz 在自己写的书 "onward" 里承认，追求快速成长，使 Starbucks 失去咖啡的戏剧效果和浪漫的感受。
Schultz 认为这是 Starbucks 经验“商品化”的后果。他一返回 C.E.O. 职位，立刻着手改善，把浪漫感受带回 Starbucks。
3）诉说品牌故事
透过网站、广告、社群媒体，Starbucks 不断陈诉自己的故事。Schultz 更进一步认为，每家 Starbucks 分店都应该要表达一个咖啡故事，和他们对组织的信念。
这必须是完整的故事，包括产品入口的味道，以及摆盘的方式。
从新鲜研磨的香气和味道，还有颗粒大小，都要讲究。色泽、质地、形状、室内材料、墙上的艺术设计、音乐、甚至员工间的对话，以及该如何和顾客互动，无一不重要。
每件事都先想好要如何提供，提振舒适度与沟通的效果。
所以，我们要问自己，该如何诉说我的品牌故事，以及如何透过所有可得管道，上线或离线，将故事传达给每个人。
重要的是，Schultz 相信，工作应该注入目标与意义。
这代表爱你的工作、爱手下员工，并唤起顾客的感动。
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就是那么简单的理论，让 Starbucks 起死回生。因此，别忽略身边一些小细节，因为它们往往会是成功的关键！
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads on the right before you go, thank you.
Howard Schultz 在2008年1月Starbucks股价几乎快跌至谷底时回锅担任C.E.O.， 他断然关闭亏损分店、积极领导组织转型，并在不景气中逆转创造高获利。其中，Howard Schultz 有三项成功秘诀足可供所有企业借镜。
1）相信自己投身的行业
他相信，2006、2007年间走下坡的Starbucks，必须重新与顾客建立感情性连结。为达目标，他重提他当初设定的愿景，强调企业的根本价值。
他说：“咖啡是我们贩卖的产品，但不是投身的行业，我们在人的行业里。我们尊重职员、提供顾客在工作与家庭以外的第三个去处，这些都是要与人产生连结。”
所以，企业要先弄清楚真正投入的是什么行业。产品不重要，重要的是产品对顾客的生活有何意义。
2）把握每个接触点和顾客建立感性连结
Starbucks 希望顾客一走进店里，马上就有独特体验。2008年的变革是重新激起顾客对这个品牌的记忆。
Schultz 在自己写的书 "onward" 里承认，追求快速成长，使 Starbucks 失去咖啡的戏剧效果和浪漫的感受。
Schultz 认为这是 Starbucks 经验“商品化”的后果。他一返回 C.E.O. 职位，立刻着手改善，把浪漫感受带回 Starbucks。
3）诉说品牌故事
透过网站、广告、社群媒体，Starbucks 不断陈诉自己的故事。Schultz 更进一步认为，每家 Starbucks 分店都应该要表达一个咖啡故事，和他们对组织的信念。
这必须是完整的故事，包括产品入口的味道，以及摆盘的方式。
从新鲜研磨的香气和味道，还有颗粒大小，都要讲究。色泽、质地、形状、室内材料、墙上的艺术设计、音乐、甚至员工间的对话，以及该如何和顾客互动，无一不重要。
每件事都先想好要如何提供，提振舒适度与沟通的效果。
所以，我们要问自己，该如何诉说我的品牌故事，以及如何透过所有可得管道，上线或离线，将故事传达给每个人。
重要的是，Schultz 相信，工作应该注入目标与意义。
这代表爱你的工作、爱手下员工，并唤起顾客的感动。
-----------------------------------------------------------------The End--------------------------------------------------------------------
就是那么简单的理论，让 Starbucks 起死回生。因此，别忽略身边一些小细节，因为它们往往会是成功的关键！
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads on the right before you go, thank you.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Magic Series 12
Yoyoyo, I finally made a magic video clip yesterday. My friend, W.W.P. helped me to film it after our F.D.M.'s presentation. I think, this will be my last magic video clip in TARc, so it was my farewell performance. Okay, without going further, please allow me to talk a bit about my presentation yesterday.
As you might have known, this presentation was my last presentation in TARc, hence it was very significant to me as I had high expectation to end my last presentation in a remarkable manner. Unfortunately, I hereby to announce that it was a catastrophe! I can say that it was the worst presentation I had ever had in TARc other than the one in Business Investment Game's final.
There was technical problem in the Business Investment Game's final but this time, it was man-made human error! For your information, I always occupy the space during my presentation, thus I need someone to help me to run the slides in case there is no wireless mouse available for me. I did the same yesterday. I asked one of my group mates, William to help me out.
I purposely gave him my script few days in advance so that he could practise and get familiar to my speech. I indicated clearly with red ink where he should click to run the animations. Unfortunately, he couldn't make it. His slow response interrupted my rhythm! It was still okay for me for the first time but the disaster kept on happening! I couldn't stand and control my temper anymore and hence I slammed on the table.
Definitely, the audience was shocked. C.K. was laughing at me. I knew that I shouldn't do it that way. I should control my temper and handle it nicely, for instance go to the laptop and run the slides on my own. I couldn't think of this during that time. I was so upset and disappointed. I think, I should think of every possibilities and train my ability to respond to prevent the uncertainties and unforeseen!
In my opinion, it was a very simple and easy task but yet he couldn't make it! He said I spoke too fast but the fact was, I did pause and change my tone as well as rhythm on a few occasions. There is no point to hear a monotone presentation. Besides, what he needed to do was following my speed and paying attention on my script. I didn't skip even a single sentence, therefore it was pretty easy to follow. However, somehow rather, he failed to make it!
The second excuse he gave me was, some of my animations were missing. This excuse was almost impossible to me as before I handed in my slides, I did rehearse a few times. Hence, this excuse was totally not acceptable! At the end of the presentation, he kept on saying sorry to me but I knew it was over. I couldn't restart the presentation once more and I was destined to end my last presentation in such a 'remarkable' way! If possible, I hope to exchange his 'sorry' for a good show!
After the presentation, I called W.W.P. out to help me film this video. Initially, I planned to film it at the pavilion of Block Q but there was occupied! Luckily, I found an empty tutorial room. This magic was about LYNAS. LYNAS is a very hot topic now and Malaysia government decided to permit their entrance in Kuantan. I saw one of my magic's group mates filmed his magic relating to LYNAS and I found it very meaningful. It really inspired me a lot and ergo, I decided to have my own one too.
Last week, I was thinking about the routine and the kinds of trick which were suitable. Fortunately, I made it. For your information, this was not the original version as I revised the performance when I rehearsed for the second time. It was the back palm's part. I found that my original movement was bored since I had performed in that way once. Hence, I tried to modify it and made it more mysterious so that it gave different effect to my audience. Hopefully I make it and you are fancy of it.
Alright, back to LYNAS's case. The government kept on insisting that there would be no radiation and the residue of the rare earth would be transported back to Australia. Hence, there would be no radioactive issue and asked the citizens and residents not to be worried so much!
I was wondering, if it's really not radioactive, why the Australians don't want to do it themselves? My friend, Vincent Pang told me that it was due to lower labour cost in Malaysia and Kuantan could provide a wider area for their factory. Then I'm doubtful again. If you want to compare labour cost, other ASEAN countries are lower than us, then why should they choose Malaysia? Regarding size of area, please don't forget, middle of Australia is a very wide mountain area where few people reside over there. It should be a suitable place.
Frankly speaking, I didn't do any research on rare earth. Nonetheless, from the information posted on the Facebook, I know the rare earth's functions and usage. The process will emit toxic gases and the gases will fuse with the water vapour in the cloud. When it rains, the toxic or radioactive rain will flow to the area below the cloud. It could be a residential area, sea, mountain and so on. Therefore, the polluted rain will contaminate the sea creatures, humans and other agricultural crops. Please bear in mind, these contaminated wildlife will be our food. Thereupon, humans are the ones will be polluted in the end.
If you're still dare to say that it's okay and no radiation, then it's fine, please move and stay beside LYNAS's plant to prove what you say is correct! Please, don't think nowadays, the 'rakyat' is still stupid and not knowledgeable. Please don't fool the 'rakyat' anymore!
Don't forget, the polluted rain will flow to the nearby countries as well. They are our stakeholders too. If they protest as well, how much loss will Malaysia suffer? Do you still want to play with our economy and G.D.P.? Do you still want to earn that money at the expense of 'rakyat' and Malaysia's future?
For your own sake, for your children, for your future generations and for the 'rakyat', please... Think twice and act wisely.
My god sister was so excited and fancy with my performance. She shared my video, this was the first time she did this. Even though I always state 'all rights reserved' or 'please respect the intellectual property', these are not meant to prohibit people from sharing my videos. I just mean that please don't claim that they are yours. Honestly speaking, I'm quite happy to know that people like my video. I think, my god sister meant that I did a good job for the anti-LYNAS's campaign rather than my performance and tricks in the video. My mood turned good after reading her comment. Thank you, sis, you're one of my motivators!
I spoke quite a number of languages and dialects, don't tell me that the government doesn't understand even one because they always say '1 Malaysia', then it's time for them to show that they really think of '1 Malaysia'. I incorporated '1 Malaysia's element in this video. I spoke Chinese (Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka and Cantonese), Tamil which was taught by my classmate, ESh KAy, English and Malays. Here is my magic video clip, hopefully you all like it:
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads on the right before you leave, thank you.
As you might have known, this presentation was my last presentation in TARc, hence it was very significant to me as I had high expectation to end my last presentation in a remarkable manner. Unfortunately, I hereby to announce that it was a catastrophe! I can say that it was the worst presentation I had ever had in TARc other than the one in Business Investment Game's final.
There was technical problem in the Business Investment Game's final but this time, it was man-made human error! For your information, I always occupy the space during my presentation, thus I need someone to help me to run the slides in case there is no wireless mouse available for me. I did the same yesterday. I asked one of my group mates, William to help me out.
I purposely gave him my script few days in advance so that he could practise and get familiar to my speech. I indicated clearly with red ink where he should click to run the animations. Unfortunately, he couldn't make it. His slow response interrupted my rhythm! It was still okay for me for the first time but the disaster kept on happening! I couldn't stand and control my temper anymore and hence I slammed on the table.
Definitely, the audience was shocked. C.K. was laughing at me. I knew that I shouldn't do it that way. I should control my temper and handle it nicely, for instance go to the laptop and run the slides on my own. I couldn't think of this during that time. I was so upset and disappointed. I think, I should think of every possibilities and train my ability to respond to prevent the uncertainties and unforeseen!
In my opinion, it was a very simple and easy task but yet he couldn't make it! He said I spoke too fast but the fact was, I did pause and change my tone as well as rhythm on a few occasions. There is no point to hear a monotone presentation. Besides, what he needed to do was following my speed and paying attention on my script. I didn't skip even a single sentence, therefore it was pretty easy to follow. However, somehow rather, he failed to make it!
The second excuse he gave me was, some of my animations were missing. This excuse was almost impossible to me as before I handed in my slides, I did rehearse a few times. Hence, this excuse was totally not acceptable! At the end of the presentation, he kept on saying sorry to me but I knew it was over. I couldn't restart the presentation once more and I was destined to end my last presentation in such a 'remarkable' way! If possible, I hope to exchange his 'sorry' for a good show!
After the presentation, I called W.W.P. out to help me film this video. Initially, I planned to film it at the pavilion of Block Q but there was occupied! Luckily, I found an empty tutorial room. This magic was about LYNAS. LYNAS is a very hot topic now and Malaysia government decided to permit their entrance in Kuantan. I saw one of my magic's group mates filmed his magic relating to LYNAS and I found it very meaningful. It really inspired me a lot and ergo, I decided to have my own one too.
Last week, I was thinking about the routine and the kinds of trick which were suitable. Fortunately, I made it. For your information, this was not the original version as I revised the performance when I rehearsed for the second time. It was the back palm's part. I found that my original movement was bored since I had performed in that way once. Hence, I tried to modify it and made it more mysterious so that it gave different effect to my audience. Hopefully I make it and you are fancy of it.
Alright, back to LYNAS's case. The government kept on insisting that there would be no radiation and the residue of the rare earth would be transported back to Australia. Hence, there would be no radioactive issue and asked the citizens and residents not to be worried so much!
I was wondering, if it's really not radioactive, why the Australians don't want to do it themselves? My friend, Vincent Pang told me that it was due to lower labour cost in Malaysia and Kuantan could provide a wider area for their factory. Then I'm doubtful again. If you want to compare labour cost, other ASEAN countries are lower than us, then why should they choose Malaysia? Regarding size of area, please don't forget, middle of Australia is a very wide mountain area where few people reside over there. It should be a suitable place.
Frankly speaking, I didn't do any research on rare earth. Nonetheless, from the information posted on the Facebook, I know the rare earth's functions and usage. The process will emit toxic gases and the gases will fuse with the water vapour in the cloud. When it rains, the toxic or radioactive rain will flow to the area below the cloud. It could be a residential area, sea, mountain and so on. Therefore, the polluted rain will contaminate the sea creatures, humans and other agricultural crops. Please bear in mind, these contaminated wildlife will be our food. Thereupon, humans are the ones will be polluted in the end.
If you're still dare to say that it's okay and no radiation, then it's fine, please move and stay beside LYNAS's plant to prove what you say is correct! Please, don't think nowadays, the 'rakyat' is still stupid and not knowledgeable. Please don't fool the 'rakyat' anymore!
Don't forget, the polluted rain will flow to the nearby countries as well. They are our stakeholders too. If they protest as well, how much loss will Malaysia suffer? Do you still want to play with our economy and G.D.P.? Do you still want to earn that money at the expense of 'rakyat' and Malaysia's future?
For your own sake, for your children, for your future generations and for the 'rakyat', please... Think twice and act wisely.
My god sister was so excited and fancy with my performance. She shared my video, this was the first time she did this. Even though I always state 'all rights reserved' or 'please respect the intellectual property', these are not meant to prohibit people from sharing my videos. I just mean that please don't claim that they are yours. Honestly speaking, I'm quite happy to know that people like my video. I think, my god sister meant that I did a good job for the anti-LYNAS's campaign rather than my performance and tricks in the video. My mood turned good after reading her comment. Thank you, sis, you're one of my motivators!
I spoke quite a number of languages and dialects, don't tell me that the government doesn't understand even one because they always say '1 Malaysia', then it's time for them to show that they really think of '1 Malaysia'. I incorporated '1 Malaysia's element in this video. I spoke Chinese (Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka and Cantonese), Tamil which was taught by my classmate, ESh KAy, English and Malays. Here is my magic video clip, hopefully you all like it:
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads on the right before you leave, thank you.
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Started Well, End Well
Next Friday, I will be having my last presentation (Financial Decision Making) in TARc. This made me remembered the time when I was having my first presentation (Hubungan Etnik) in TARc. I still remembered that I contributed less in the assignment or perhaps didn't contribute at all because I was transferring from M6 to M5. By the time I transferred to that class, my team mates already finished the whole assignment and left 'lampiran' and bibliography for me. I was assigned to do the 'Kesimpulan'.
I think, it was my best presentation in TARc. I managed to convince my tutor, Ms Chan. I still remembered that she was so interested in my presentation and kept on knocking her head agreeing with me. As a result, I got a high mark for that presentation. Hence, I was quite confident to take 'Kesimpulan' again in my Moral dan Etika's presentation. Initially, Cikgu Azwani was not confident in me and protesting me from presenting the 'Kesimpulan' solely. Nevertheless, she was satisfied after my presentation.
Well, even though C.K. said I was the excellent presenter in the first assignment (1MDB), I want to impress him again. For your information, C.K. could be the strictest tutor for F.D.M., hence I was so excited to get that compliment from him. It was not easy to get 'excellent' remark from him who was described by other student as sarcastic!
Since it will be my last presentation in TARc, I hope to impress him some more or perhaps recruit me in his consulting business one day. I started my first presentation very well, ergo I do hope to end my last presentation in a remarkable way too. Hopefully I can make it.
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads on the right before you go, thank you.
I think, it was my best presentation in TARc. I managed to convince my tutor, Ms Chan. I still remembered that she was so interested in my presentation and kept on knocking her head agreeing with me. As a result, I got a high mark for that presentation. Hence, I was quite confident to take 'Kesimpulan' again in my Moral dan Etika's presentation. Initially, Cikgu Azwani was not confident in me and protesting me from presenting the 'Kesimpulan' solely. Nevertheless, she was satisfied after my presentation.
Well, even though C.K. said I was the excellent presenter in the first assignment (1MDB), I want to impress him again. For your information, C.K. could be the strictest tutor for F.D.M., hence I was so excited to get that compliment from him. It was not easy to get 'excellent' remark from him who was described by other student as sarcastic!
Since it will be my last presentation in TARc, I hope to impress him some more or perhaps recruit me in his consulting business one day. I started my first presentation very well, ergo I do hope to end my last presentation in a remarkable way too. Hopefully I can make it.
P/S: Please click on one of the google ads on the right before you go, thank you.
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