Friday, April 10, 2009

Same sh*t different day :)

When I was 10, I'd always picture myself working as a high profile career woman when I grow up, dressed up in powersuits pitching ideas in conference rooms.

OR





A full time athlete, turning professional after high school and run for a living.



OR,

maybe a soldier, serving the country, sleeping in barracks, training everyday, kinda like GI Jones.


Or maybe even a secret agent.

BUT, 10 years down the line....I was not majoring in business, not anywhere near of being a national elite athlete who could sustain her own living through passion of sports, nor was I enrolled in the national service, tentera diraja and definetely not in any secret agency. I was studying in an Engineering School....
So now, right after graduation, Im working as a field engineer in the oil and gas industry. People often wonder how's it like in this business. How is it like working offshore? well, after 9 months working in oil and gas, I would say.. its the same sh*t, just different day. :)


So do I regret being in the oilfield? Someone just asked me this question yesterday. well no.. not really. I do enjoy my job, I like it... although most of the time, it's the same sh*t, different day, there are times where it is different sh*t, SAME day!! so yeah, it does appeal to me as a career. plus the perks are goooood.... good income for a fresh grad out of college.
Sometimes, being offshore, forget that I am faar faaar away from home, Im also faaaar faaaaar away from land, on a rig in the middle of nowhere, 12 hours shift everyday, no weekend.. after 60 days straight, u get a little cuckoo.. u miss ur family, friends and loved ones..
But i say, another day, another way. I just miss my racing days.... complaining about my running time not improving etc2, nowadays, the only thing im complaining about is my weight. :)
bottom line.. its the same sh*t different day....can't wait to get home...n do absolutely NOTHING.




Friday, April 3, 2009

Weddings

Weddings: the holy matrimony between 2 individuals, a simple tie to signify the bond of friendship, love and companionship. Wedding bells are ringing everywhere, lots of my friends got married, and so many more friends will be tying the knot soon. My brother got hitched last xmas and he will be a daddy soon in OCT!!





Azrin+ kak eija, Dedeq+Cae, Bryan+Adriana, Hood+Nik, Biz+Intan, Vivi+Sam, CK+jaja, Jihan+Nazir
Congratulations for those who got engaged, married or even those who are planning to tie the knot. Best wishes!!

... and all you single babes out there..quit on guys who are just playing around before they quit on you.




'He's just not that into you' by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo is a good read which i highly recommend. :)
Movies are also out in the cinema. :))







5 years in a flash


Finally,
I graduated with First class honours in Civil Engineering specializing in Petroleum, but most importantly, I have had the best 5 years of my life. I was actively involved in sports and co-curriculum activities in the university. Ppl say university life is like no other.. and indeed it was extraordinary for me.

5-May 2003
First Day in UTP as Civil Engineering undergrad fresh out from high school.

1 year of foundation studies, I played tennis for UTP in intervarsity meets. I joined the taekwondo club and kembara club.


2004

An adventure race enthusiast ,Zole was working in Tronoh as an Electrical Engineer, we became friends and he introduced me to adventure races. Fong a final year student in UTP at that time, Kak Reita was doing her Masters, other seniors: Farid, Limau, Faisal, Kuloq from kembara club..these were the ppl who played vital roles in introducing me to adventure races.


Perak International Ironbound


2005:
I started rowing, and finally recruited into the national junior team

I went for international meets up to south east asian level. There were much more to learn but there's so limited time, I quit the team in 2008.






SEARF in thailand



2006:
Lots and lots and lots of Races, I did running races, duathlon, adv races and rowing




2007:
8 month industrial internship with Schlumberger in Labuan.



I was sidelined in the first half of the year because of my internship but I went for other alternatives such as Kayaking challenge and the epic Sabah Adv Challenge.



2008:
Final year.. the ultimatum
I did triathlon and almost wanted to attempt Ironman Langkawi.









-2003 to 2008-