My dairy

Move forward for balancing ...

2013-05-19T19:48:00.002+08:00

Here comes the last semester of my master study. No doubt, I learnt a lot of new knowledge and advanced my interpersonal skills during the period of time. The accomplishments can reflect my fast grow curve. However, the overgrow of my ability had put into a situation called distress/ over stressed.I did something wrong because I focused on the grow of my ability without balancing of my life. Part of the reason is due to my characteristics, which is to do the best out of the best. When there is imbalanced grow between ability and my characteristics/ life, the problem occurred Stress had caused me to loss interest in any entertainment activities such as watching movie, even badminton. The impact is multidimensional.In order to overcome the condition, I am learning to do time management and interact more with the social/community. I know it will be a long time to recover from the situation but I would definitely beat it. The life is actually the act of balancing. I know it is difficult as there are many challenges during the journey. I believe the challenges and problems within the journey will add the value to your life. Jia You!

New Challenges for My SEM 2 in M.B.A. Study

2012-09-03T00:33:00.000+08:00

Study is boring and meaningless without objectives.Prior to the new SEM starts,I was thinking of new achievement. Opportunity sometimes comes without any sign. On last Saturday, I had a great chat with one of the lecturer. The discussion motivated me to achieve higher goals than I had set earlier. The achievements I obtained in SEM 1 were:

(1) The method to access the fundamental knowledge in particular area and find the relationship between the fundamental theories stated by different authors. From there, a new model/framework was proposed.

(2) A better writing skill by applying the fundamental knowledge to complete a strategy or plan in specific areas.

The weakness during my SEM1

(1) Thinking is too superficial while apply the fundamental knowledge to complete a strategy or plan in specific areas. The linkage between fundamental theories with written plan is too weak.

(2) The fundamental theories I obtained in particular is too little to come out with a more comprehensive framework or model.

(3) Failed to manage group work in professional way due to different educated level individuals. Works were mostly dependent on group leader.

The study objectives of SEM2:

(1) Intensive literature review is needed for particular area before starts to write a marketing/IT plan. The theories should applied correctly in the written plan. To ensure the written plan is workable in real world as well as to obtain the advance skill to apply the existing knowledge (outcome of the research) in the case by inquiring the fundamental theories.

(2) To learn the skill to turn the research to commercial world through research grant.

(3) Manage group members by divide the work according to individual's strength. Intensive group discussion is needed.

Hope that all objectives will be achieved in the end of SEM2.

What I had learnt from SEM 1 in M.B.A course?

2012-09-02T18:40:00.000+08:00

Today, I am officially turned to 23. How I wish I would stay young in this world ? However, God has set the life cycle for the human being. For the past, it is passed. The only thing left is memory. Every birthday comes with three birthday wishes for the new birthday cycle. I personally wish that one of my friend can go through chemotherapy and her name is Kai Jia.Secondly, wish goes to all my beloved family members and friends to stay healthy and enjoy every moment of your life. According to traditional, third wish will be saved in my heart until it is achieved.

Well, return to the question that I posted 2 months ago. In career point of view, I choose to continue my study after degree is because I didnn't see any good career opportunity in Malaysia. As a fresh graduate in Malaysia, you can only hold the position at the bottom of the pyramid in a company. Your working life is much more bored as you will be keep repeating the work daily.In this environment, you might loss your motivation to work or even to climb higher as you don't see the potential in short term. Besides, it was very difficult to get the job that I desired as a fresh graduate. Moreover, I was lack of confidence as my degree was insufficient to prepare me for the job in the real world. In term of timing and self-achievement, I felt that instead of spending the time to search for the job, why don't I start to pursue the course earlier. In self-achievement perspective, I could get an Master degree earlier than others people but this is not the main point for me to pursue the course and even I can continue the PHD or doctorate programs after that. These perceptions was made prior to study the M.B.A.

After I finished my SEM 1, my previous thoughts were being proved. Throughout the whole semester 1 in UCSI university, I feel that I grow up a lot. According to one of the lecturer, within the four months, I have been transformed to a thinker. Although the pathways was extremely hard, I enjoy my study with course mates from different countries such as China, different parts of Africa, Mid Asia countries and etc as well as my respected lecturer. In summary, I have learnt and enhanced my knowledge and soft skills during SEM 1. In knowledge wise, I have studied international business management, blue ocean strategy, operation and logistic management, HRM and organization behavior and research methodology. In my point of view, you can gain knowledge anywhere else in the world today. So, I would like to emphasize the importance of soft skills in order for you to success in your career. During SEM 1, the most useful soft skills I appreciate the most is Critical Thinking Skill as well as the communication skill.Research has trained me to think wisely and deeply. This skill can be applied throughout all your life. Besides, your analytic skill will also improve with critical thinking skill as they are interrelated.

I have written some Q&A for those who consider studying M.B.A. or working first.

1. Does study Master degree important ?

Everyone will get the chance to work in your life but not many can study and have the intention to study Master degree after they complete their degree. The reason you should go for Master degree is to obtain the soft skills such as critical thinking skill and analytic skill. Skill always accompany with knowledge. So, you will obtain higher level of knowledge in Master degree.

2. I can obtain the skill while working. Why should I study Master degree in order to obtain the skill ?

Many factors could affect the way you obtain the soft skills.Certain skills you could only obtained from particular environment. By attending the comprehensive training in University, your soft skills will be recognized and your paid for higher level of soft skill.

In career, you could also obtain or enhance different soft skills such as communication skills and writing skills. However, there is a limitation on the skills you could obtain and is in comprehensiveness way.

3. What is your perception towards "working experience"?

In my opinion, the working experience refers to learned knowledge and soft skills through working.

4.Does working experience important to me ?

Ya it is important. As I said, you could obtain different soft skills in different aspect through various practice or training. It is same go to work. You might obtain certain skill in workplace faster than others if you have a better fundamental skill or knowledge such as to pursue a master degree before you enter the workplace.

5. For experience and Master degree, which one should come first?

It depends on different individuals. At last, it would be the same. For those who would like to gain some experience before you study Master degree, the most vital concern is the market value after you finish your Master degree. However, in my point of view, with M.B.A, a fresh grad could suit the workplace faster and easier. Your pay might be lower than those who had working experience initially but you could perform better as you have strong fundamental and you will catch up the wages later.

Why study M.B.A?

2012-07-01T18:42:00.002+08:00

In the early May 2012, I started my M.B.A. course in UCSI University. During the orientation, I was asked what is the reason that make me study M.B.A. Basically, the major reason is because I feel that my knowledge and skills gained from degree study is insufficient after I did my six month internship at Fonterra. When you come out to society, everyone is talking about value, which is money. Without the knowledge of business, I feel difficult to connect to this society. Secondly, I am still in the stage of exploration. I am unclear with my own interest and own strength and this might be due to unconversant to business world. This is a good chance for me to further my knowledge and skills especially in critical think. Thirdly, with M.B.A. especially for science degree holder, you can have two choices while you enter the society. In summary, study M.B.A is not a must but with M.B.A you can have better and wider choice and more chances when you come out to work.

Second question I heard the most from my friends who have the intention to pursue master degree is why you choose to start your master directly after your degree. After you graduated from M.B.A., you are just like a non-experience fresh graduate ... ... ( To be continued in next post)

Stop your mind, silent your heart!

2011-05-24T21:56:00.000+08:00

Stop your mind and silent your heart!

I need a silent place !

2011-05-24T21:42:00.000+08:00

A new life will be started after half month later.
I hope that my mental and heart will be changed together will my physical look.
This is not the life that i wanted.
I need more quality life.
Within this half month, I have a lot of things to be finished.
But somehow, i am so bored with thesis.
I am very tiring nowadays.
I need a long rest.
I need to FIND A SILENT PLACE and rest my mind, heart and body.
Where is that place ?
God I need you!

前方未知的道路！

2011-02-20T02:19:00.000+08:00

当你驾着车，
四周没有路灯，
而你的车灯，
照射的范围有限，
前方的道路，
可能是悬崖，
可能是大路，
那是个未知数！

你需要路灯的照明，
前方的道路，
才看得清楚，
最终到达你的目的地！

（结束学业前的省思 20/2/2011）

朋友！

2011-02-18T23:34:00.000+08:00

从小，
我是个很内向的小朋友。

但是，
一直到现在，
总有一些朋友在我的身边。

我承认，
我是条孤癖虫,
重来不会主动关心朋友，
或者联络他们。

也可以说，
我是个不懂得珍惜的一个另类。

还好，
在不同的生活环境下，
都有些主动的朋友。。。。。。

朋友，
之所以重要，
得归宿到心灵上的那个层次。

朋友，
也值得学习，
让我看到不同人及是非。

人，
若是没了朋友，
还是可以生活，
只是活得不快乐。

有时，
朋友间发生了，
意见不和，
性格不合的问题。

这没有对与错。
只因人有千万种，
你们既然遇到了，
那就是缘分！

恋上设计新颖，颇有气氛的餐厅！

2011-02-17T21:20:00.002+08:00

元宵节的晚餐，
Padi 成了用餐的选择，
餐厅设计优等，
气氛良好，
食物不错。

这样的餐厅，
在这座城市比比皆是。

但，
与陈旧的咖啡店相比，
消费往往高出许多。

我恋上的，
不是他的食物，
而是一种氛围。

它给我的舒服，
令我放松，
那就是价值！

虽然，
事实上，
我的能力有限。

但，
有一天，
我相信我可以达到那个层次。

而且，
那个时候，
咖啡店，夜市再已不是我的选择。

选择！

2011-02-16T00:12:00.001+08:00

我们一直都在选择，
有人选择忙碌，
有人选择悠闲。

有人选择学业，
不要爱情。

有人选择爱情，
不要生命。

有人选择困难，
有人选择容易。

我可以选择子承父业，
也可以另起炉灶。

我可以选择喜欢她，
但她可以选择不要。

我可以选择拿第一，
但是我选择第二。

好好珍惜你的选择，
因为最后一天，
你没得选择！

这资讯发达的时代！

2011-02-15T23:50:00.000+08:00

这时代，
了不起，
因为你不用愁找不到资讯，
然而你需要当心的是选择对的资讯，

每天，
网上资讯成为人们的热门话题，
离不开的是。。。。。。

这就是生活，
你若不聊这些，
你跟人说啥？

网络世界，
各持己见，
只要多数人认同的，
就是对的。

有些单纯的“傻瓜”，
被骗了，
才在那里哭哭啼啼的。

无聊的人，
竟分享些不现实的，
以为很“了不起”。

所以说那些单纯的“傻瓜” ，“笨蛋”
还是离开网络远些。

网上的一切对我来说太不真实了，
我开始厌恶电脑及网络，
我要逃离他们！

这是个不平安的城市！

2011-02-15T23:28:00.001+08:00

这几天的日子过得很悠闲，
不知道这样的日子还有多长，
有很多的东西还没完成，
但是没在怕的，
因为日子还长着。

早上睁开眼睛，
屋内空寥寥，
当所有人都在上课，
我在发白日梦。

整天在电脑面前，
按七按八，
无所事事，
突然对看戏失去了兴趣，
好想回家。

这样的日子我过得觉得无聊，
是应该改改了，
我应该尝试到星巴克座着一整天，
这样的生活或许过得充实些。

或许，
把该完成的完成，
然后，无所事事的在这个繁华的城市游荡，
每天早上，
坐上LRT，
无目的地的下车，
到处拍拍照，
吃吃喝喝。

但是这需要勇气，
因为这是个不平安的城市。

p/s：希望以上的，都可实现！

We are friend ... ...

2011-02-13T23:13:00.000+08:00

She told me that we are friend yesterday night. Hehe! Ok.

200 天的计划！

2011-02-12T05:41:00.000+08:00

200 天后的你，会是怎样的呢？

200 天之前的你，若能计划200 天后你所看到自己的改变，美好吗？

200天的计划成功与否，不重要。

Planning 可以是 100 天， 200 天， 300 天。。。。。。

但是你要有planning，因为planning = 你想要！

因为你想要，你会在这个planning结束之后得到一些的改变。

所以现在开始好好planning 你的往后的 100 天， 200 天的生活吧！

Last night i told her that ... ...

2011-02-12T05:29:00.002+08:00

Last night i told her that ... ... The last night was on 11th of February 2011.

9.12.2010 IT and Me!

2010-12-09T22:40:00.004+08:00

Today is rainy day and a busy day. I helped my uncle to build up a new PC this afternoon. Sometimes, I would think if i have choosen the right way. Why am i not study IT but Food Science & Nutrition? I am iterested in IT and would like to follow the trend of IT but i think most of the man will do this. There is nothing special. Besides, may be i know a little bit more regarding those software and hardware of computer but my concentration is not at there. Somehow, I am bored with those repeating simple problems.

When i helped people solved the IT problems, they will ask what is the reason caused the problem? I am really dont know how to tell as I said before i am not the proffesional. I cant give you the exact answer. My answer may be correct or may be wrong. Besides, some terms i used are too hard for you to understand as you are not in this area. ( Feeling tiring and bored ... ...)

Sometimes, when I helped to solve the IT stuffes, i will get those praisings. May be for others, it is important to them but for me it is just nothing.I just use the things that i know to help people. In the future, I will make IT as one of my interest but i wont step into this big family as i know the it is actually a dangerous job. If you work with those IT stuff, please becareful as it will bring side effect to your health, organs and emotion. I will get as far as i can from this because i had the bad experience with it but i will still help those who has the IT problems if i am free.

8/12/2010 I love the aroma of the tea.

2010-12-08T18:51:00.003+08:00

Today is a sunny day. Few days ago, I started to drink green tea and red tea. I love the aroma of the tea. I cant really describe the smell of the tea. But every time you smell it, it will be the different aroma. It wont be the same. Sometimes, it feels bitter smell; Sometimes, it feels sweet. It is very complicated but i love it.

On 3 of December, i just came back from Taiwan. I like Taiwan due to many many reasons. I like the way they eat especially the habit of drinking tea. Most of the soft drink which you can find in their convenient shop is not cola but tea which is packaged into bottle, yogurt and other healthy beverages. Why i like the tea there ? In Malaysia, we also have tea too. What is the different of Taiwan's tea's product with Malaysia's tea's product?

I like the tea there either green tea or red tea is because of the less sugar content and some of them even have 0% sugar content. I love the the one which have the less sugar content. The sugar content inside is almost 75% lesser than the Lipton Green Tea / Red Tea in Malaysia. When i drink them, the tea itself wont make me feel "stress" or having effort. I learn a lesson after going to Taiwan. Starting from now, I wouldn't take those beverages which high in sugar content. The tea's beverage which has 0% sugar content is bitter, so i cant accept it although it is healthy. Besides, some of the interesting techniques which added into the tea's product make me feel shock. They even added fiber inside the tea. So, when you drink the tea, it can help you to cut down the fat.

I forgot some of the techniques or other materials which added inside the tea's product but i know in Malaysia ,there is no one started these all. In future, if i have a chance, i hope i can bring those techniques into Malaysia and come out with a healthy tea's product.

Year end renovation of my Blog!

2010-12-07T23:46:00.006+08:00

Finally, It comes to the end of year 2010 and everyone is starting to welcome the year 2011. Today, 11.47pm on 7.12.2010, I complete to make a little changes to my dairy. Hope that it looks fresh and clean every time. Yeah!

7 of November 2010 Two different world

2010-12-07T22:03:00.003+08:00

Today weather is nice. I am listening to 十年一刻 by 苏打绿 while I am writing my diary today. This is a nice song. I am thinking of the differences of my world with the world outside. The world outside full of 虚假 and other negative impressions. I am tired to stay at there. I like to stay at my world which is slower in progression and harmony. I can feel the peace in my heart and most importantly, I can live happily. I hate the world outside. I wouldnt be so stress and more .... ....

But i cant choose my life at this moment. I have to stay there and enjoy what happen there. I am willing to stay there for few years, to see the difference types of people. The more i see, the more i learn. But one days, i will come back to where i belong. I would like to have a simple life with a house, a car and most importantly, with a person who willing to live with me until the end of my life.

伤心的我！

2010-05-05T00:50:00.002+08:00

今天，我，伤心。我不明白为什么一个努力，聪明的人会‘携带’如此幼稚，不成熟的思想。可惜呀！你的作为全部人都知道，你的自私，你的自我，你的虚伪，我真的看不下去。我忍，希望你有改变的一天，但是我想在我们分开的时候，我还是失望的。不要以为你的‘目的’在你精心掌控中，不要当我们是无知的，每个人心中都有一把尺，希望你好好利用你的小聪明。可能你发现了些许的改变，可能你也试着改变，希望你前途一片光明。我忍因为我知道我们的相遇是短暂的。

加油凯！

2009-12-14T23:26:00.003+08:00

每一天，每个人，写自己的故事。有些故事是悲伤的，一些是开心的。未来就在眼前，加油凯！

My mind!

2009-11-22T23:56:00.004+08:00

This year my year end's holiday comes earlier than the other year. The duration of the holiday is nearly two months. This 'big' holiday gives me the time for me to think and to engage in introspection. I hope to start a new life and have a good preparation to welcome year 2010. In year 2009 i felt that i am not a 'good' guy although my life in 2009 was easy. I have some bad behaviors that i need to change it before 2010. It is a difficult task for me. I believe that 'thinking can change one's behavior and the knowledge is the key for changing one's thinking'. Moreover, my main concern for all the time is my study. I am too confident in my study all the times( proud). A lot of bad mind come to my brain when the thing is related to my study. In year 2010, i must reduce my skipped lecture to zero. Furthermore, english should also improved especially in speaking skill, writing skill for lab report, exam skill. In conclusion, in year 2010 i need to live according to my plan. I plan my life in year 2010 and my planning is still going on !!!

外婆

2009-09-26T12:27:00.002+08:00

今早，收到到了噩耗。我的外婆过世了。我的心情从天堂掉到了谷底，内心深处在滴泪，脑子反复的思考着。

从我出生到刚满20岁的我，外婆总在我身边。您可是一本活得字典，我总爱听您讲故事。您脸上的皱纹，告诉我您曾经经历过许多。这80多年，您经历过许多的分分合合，但您依然坚强的活下去。此外，在您身上我也学到了许多的做人的道理。

相信，我回到家乡的时候，一定会更怀念您。希望你安息，快快乐乐的永永的在天堂上。

您的外孙

凯上

一首诗！

2009-08-19T02:52:00.000+08:00

把昨天的回忆送给你
今天的回忆我给你写
将来的回忆我你创造
就算剩下最后一滴血
都要拼死守住承诺
因为生命的短暂
所以要学会珍惜
表面上的光彩
不等于一切
事实是远不如所预测
把握现在的时光
请别让千万支剑插在我的心脏
血一滴一滴的滴下
我慢慢的死去
只剩下回忆
。。。。。。

真的很开心！

2009-07-29T12:14:00.002+08:00

今天真的很开心。因为在facebook 找到了我失去联络的小学同学。 2001年毕业至今已经 8 年了。有些人我都忘记了因为改变太多了，还看到了小学 5， 6 年级的照片真的是宝贝呀！看着那照片让我回想到过去的一起。天呀，我尽然开心到查每一个人的facebook 一直到凌晨五点。我真的疯了。