The Foreign Mind

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150182174865490782024-11-05T18:58:49.724-08:00The Foreign Mindトラヴェル。たべる。いのる。愛する。 TrAvEL<>EaT<>PrAy<>LoVeTheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-88990178354391934912012-06-30T05:34:00.001-07:002012-06-30T05:53:55.392-07:00JLPT preparation

Well, a week before JLPT, I received a news that made me unable to come for the exam. But, my friend (Mr. Aslam) who just returned from Japan last year will be seating for it. YEAH, without me.. a person who is emitting +ve aura in which if everybody in the exam hall knows me, all of them probably pass.. Hahaha.. Nway, i decided to sit for it in the upcoming DecEMBER paper instead... Sorry Mr.

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-5035720455162047102011-08-27T22:07:00.000-07:002011-08-27T22:07:11.549-07:00JLPT in Charts

Countries/areas where JLPT is administered (2009 second [December] test figures)The JLPT can be taken at various locations around the world.Japan: 33 prefectures Overseas: 173 cities in 53 countries/areas Changes in number of examinees (1984-2009)The number of examinees has been increased dramatically along with an increase in the number of Japanese

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-60597691442010527442011-08-27T21:28:00.000-07:002011-08-27T21:28:54.798-07:00Should a STRINGENT IQ test be imposed in order to acquire a driving License?

With the coming of major festive seasons like Hari Raya and Chinese New Year especially in Malaysia, it is usual here that people associated it with higher rate of road accidents. Plus, with availability of affordable vehicles in the market nowadays, the roads are seriously being bombarded with cars/MPVs/SUVs and whatever you want to call them. With more affordable societies, not only working

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-69557401712660706702011-08-26T23:58:00.000-07:002011-08-26T23:58:20.401-07:00ラマダンと断食【サウム】: 日本人のため

TN: Ramadan and Fasting: For Japanese 『英語が分からない？さいごのノットー見せて下さい』 Kobe Mosque, Kobe Islam is still considered as a minority religion in Japan. It was estimated in year 2000 alone the number of ethnic Japanese Muslims in Japan are 63,552, and around 70,000 - 100,000 foreign Muslims residing in the country. The true figure is still speculative as the Japan government does not keep the

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-21671449792740695632011-08-25T19:03:00.000-07:002011-08-25T19:03:30.098-07:00My Road to JLPT

   As a Japanese learner, JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test or 日本語能力試験) is not something new. Every year thousands of people worldwide are taking this exam to prove their ability in Japanese Statistics from Japanese Foundation (JF)*, in 2009 it was approx. around 770,000 people were taking JLPT in 54 countries around the globe. In Malaysia, based on my observation, most of the

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-31119433762484522932011-05-27T03:10:00.000-07:002011-08-25T13:22:12.514-07:00The Colours of 1 Malaysia [Warna-warna 1 Malaysia]

Hi guys, so sorry cuz its been awhile since I'm updating my posts. Well, I was really busy with my master courses even sometimes we spent 3/4 of our day inside the university!. Put the things aside, for this entry I would like to share what I have attended recently. Variation of drums used by different Malaysian races and ethnic The showcase of harmonious multiracial country  The

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-63497550291702592182010-11-29T05:45:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:23:32.304-07:00Malaysia 34th Bon Odori 2010

Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist custom which is held annually to honour the deceased spirits of one's ancestors. It is meant to be a joyful celebration, bringing families together, and celebrating rather than mourning the lives of the dearly departed. In Malaysia, the celebration is more geared toward celebrating the Japanese culture rather than Buddhism. These are some the pictures taken

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-66266564383889869362010-11-26T07:31:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:24:13.501-07:00When the shutter speaks again V2

Its been almost a year since I launched this blog. Well, a lot of things happened in between in which makes me forgot the existence of my own blog. Well, I will be becoming a student again soon and I hope I have plenty times to update this blog as a hobby. I would like to extent my Thank You to my friend Aslam for pointing out the 'existence' of this blog to me. Hahaha Thanx Bro!  P/s: This

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-79441765192508221682010-01-14T20:01:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:24:45.910-07:00KLCC

KLCC Night Photography ISO: 800 Focal Length: 19mm Exposure: 1/8 Aperture: 3.5 Nikon D40x Manual Mode

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-15930818600136461232010-01-14T19:25:00.001-08:002011-08-25T13:25:21.874-07:00Swan

Swan in Malacca Zoo ISO: 800 Focal Length: 90mm Exposure: 1/320 Aperture: 4.5 Nikon D40x Manual Mode

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-43304778272471466812010-01-14T19:20:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:26:00.790-07:00

ISO: 400 Focal Length: 55mm Exposure: 1/500 Aperture: 11 Nikon D40 Manual Mode

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-4295318975300488152010-01-14T19:09:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:26:29.574-07:00The City of Ipoh

View of Ipoh from Kinta City Rooftop.. quite flat.. not really high.. ISO: 400 Focal Length: 38mm Exposure: 1/641 Aperture: 5.6 Nikon D40x Manual Mode Date: 7/1/2010 6.12pm

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-46332521220520970752010-01-14T18:39:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:26:54.257-07:00Variation of Ipoh Railway Station

ISO: 400 Focal Length: 18mm Exposure: 1/60 Aperture: 5.6 Nikon D40x Manual Mode Date: 7/1/2010 6.42pm

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-7831656931439599512010-01-14T18:16:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:27:20.816-07:00Ipoh Railway Station

ISO: 400 Focal Length: 19mm Exposure: 1/250 Aperture: 5.6 Nikon D40x Manual Mode Date: 7/1/2010 6.39pm

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915018217486549078.post-3465690625301340852010-01-14T15:47:00.000-08:002011-08-25T13:28:01.415-07:00Introduction

To be frank, I'm a big fan of High Dynamics Range picture. Yes, its HDR. This technique I learnt to compensate my Nikon D40 drawbacks. Well, if you meet some "old-schooler", they might say that what I'm doing here is "The Work of Devil" and a damn taboo in photography. Actually, I DON'T CARE!. For me, it depends on the photographer stand and point of view about the picture they want to

TheF-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161562762026656031noreply@blogger.com0