Work @ Research Assistant

Woohoo...started my job as a RA already last Monday. It's the 3rd day of work and I'm at home working. How cool is that? ^.^ There is a reason though..which I'll talk about later.

Well, first day was blur. I was late as I couldn't remember where I parked YK's car and we both had to walk up and down the road twice till we found it. That already took up about 5-10 minutes from the time we walked out of the house. Then, including the jam at Tmn Universiti, we were even late. After he dropped me at uni, he took almost an hour to reach his work place when he can actually reach there in about 20 minutes. I guess the morning jam was not anticipated by us to be so bad.

Anyway, when I reached, one of my colleague, Chiah, was there to greet me. She brought me around to know where things are. And going into the room for GRFs and GRAs, I have my own cubicle where the phone is situated. Thus, I have to be the room operator when I'm around. ^.^ My other colleague, Sandy, introduced me to some of the GRFs there, as only me and another 3 more girls are the only SGRA's there.

Later, we had a RUGS meeting. It was quite interesting. Managed to grasp a little bit more about the project. And after the meeting, the Chinese girls brought me out for lunch. And after lunch, just sitting in my little cubic and reading up my responsibilities as a RA.

2nd day, I was late again by 1 minute according to the punch clock. It was raining..but can't blame the rain. Went it to office, the other RA, Ping, brought me around again, this time telling me some procedures and tasks that a RA will do. Introducing me to some workers too whom I'll have to work with throughout my 2 years. Glad that she brought me around coz she initially didn't want to. >.<>

Today, the 3rd day, currently at home. Working from home today coz since Monday, I was having a headache. And last night, somehow, was having difficulty breathing. So, took leave today from Prof. and work from home.

This RA job, I am expecting it to be hectic as our project schedule is not tight but will be on-going with not much rest for next year. Really got to prepare myself for it so that I don't breakdown. It is indeed a very good opportunity for me to learn many things there regarding to research. Not forgetting that I'm being paid. I just hope I'll be able to commit to it 100% and finish it before my 2 years.

So, till next time...TOODLES!! ^.^

Beginning of September 2009

It's September already..and I've not started the SGRA. We (as in me and my Prof) are waiting for the RMC to settle all the necessary documents with GSO so that I can start soon.

Other updates? I'm still working at the tuition centre though. Already introduced 2 part time teachers there. But one is a permanent part time teacher now. As to when I'm going to stop working there? Not yet for the moment. One of the teacher is on leave till 20+. So, I've got to take her place for now till she is back. Then only can I 'resign'. ^.^

Anyway, I'm glad that sweetie has found a temporary part time job. It seems like he is enjoying it and learning a lot from his supervisor and boss although he is doing lotsa admin work. But it's ok...he has a job opportunity there. It is just up to him whether he wants to continue to work there as he has to work really long hours and has no time to spend with me. That will be one factor that will make him not choose the job. But I do hope he'll go for it as I predict he is able to climb up the ladder pretty fast and being a manager or some sort. High expectations I have for him coz I believe in his ability..just whether he wants it or not.

What else? Have a new housemate. Name is Alex. Malacca boy from MMU too. My sister's course mate who's working the same job but for Hong Kong branch at Cyber. Talkative guy, which is good. Bring some noise in the house and a friend for my sister to talk to.

So, here's a piece of thought to ponder for today.

What is childhood supposed to mean???