20.02.2016 (Saturday)
1021 hours. Another weekend has come. But I am at my workspace in my rental room at BBK Condominium, trying to finish my paper entitled Parents’ Perception on the Use of Educational Mobile Application (EMA) with Augmented Reality in Early Childhood Education. I need to focus very intensely now, as I only need to complete the literature reviews and send it to Dr, Shahril Nizam by 1200 hours. I have other stuffs planned later, including abs workout and going to Abang Ngah's house at 1500 hours to test his newly developed card game.
So, why is finishing this paper important for me?
To reflect my credibility and performance as a Research Assistant. Submitting this paper today at the aforementioned time is a statement of my ability to deliver and to work independently. This paper, once published, will also go into my curriculum vitae (CV) as the second paper that I had published, and I am 25 years old.
How am I feeling right now?
I am feeling optimistic. Was tired last night, but I had enough good night sleep and inshaaAllah I am now ready to tackle problem head on and to solve and achieve my objectives, one by one. I have the power of focus.
Friday 19 February 2016
Wednesday 17 February 2016
17.02.2016 (Wednesday)
17.02.2016 (Wednesday)
1154 hours. I am writing this in UM's Main Library. Kamis is sitting not far from me, working on his paper.
First and foremost, let me write all the objectives that I intend to achieve today:
- Complete i-Yuno translation (Mother's Garden-Episode 24).
- Work on research grant's literature review (skimming and scanning).
- Decide whether to join Gunung Jerai expedition (list pros and cons).
There. As listed above, those are some of my objectives for today. However, I have to inform that my first objective, which is the i-Yuno translation, has been cancelled. Apparently I had ended my work with i-Yuno. No more translation works. Actually, the translation was supposed to be due today by 0900 hours. However, I had only managed to do about 5 minutes of the translation / editing. This is because I had been working on another translation, and also I have been busy with my duty as a Research Assistant in UM. Hence, when asked by Naim this morning at 1000 hours via email, I told him that it would be done by evening, and this would be my last work for now, as my semester is starting soon. He replied not long after, of which I will quote below. Heck, I will quote the entire email conversation:
Hi Aiman
1154 hours. I am writing this in UM's Main Library. Kamis is sitting not far from me, working on his paper.
First and foremost, let me write all the objectives that I intend to achieve today:
- Complete i-Yuno translation (Mother's Garden-Episode 24).
- Work on research grant's literature review (skimming and scanning).
- Decide whether to join Gunung Jerai expedition (list pros and cons).
There. As listed above, those are some of my objectives for today. However, I have to inform that my first objective, which is the i-Yuno translation, has been cancelled. Apparently I had ended my work with i-Yuno. No more translation works. Actually, the translation was supposed to be due today by 0900 hours. However, I had only managed to do about 5 minutes of the translation / editing. This is because I had been working on another translation, and also I have been busy with my duty as a Research Assistant in UM. Hence, when asked by Naim this morning at 1000 hours via email, I told him that it would be done by evening, and this would be my last work for now, as my semester is starting soon. He replied not long after, of which I will quote below. Heck, I will quote the entire email conversation:
Hi Aiman
May i have an update on the status of this file?
| KE004090 | Mother's Garden | 24 |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Hi Naim.
I'm still working on it. Should be done by this evening.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Evening? It is due 9am today. Why the delay?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Sorry Naim, but I have been working on academic-related stuffs.
But I will try and finish it as soon as possible.
But I will try and finish it as soon as possible.
Apparently this is the last translation/editing job that I could do for now. My semester is starting soon.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
You didn't tell me anything and now you have to submit late. I have to reschedule at the last minute because of this. This is not the first time you delay without notifying me. You can't keep delaying whenever you feel like it. Do you even take this job seriously? I know you are a freelancer with us but we take our jobs seriously. If you can't commit then don't take up the assignment. I am very frustrated at your attitude. Consider this your last assignment with us. I expect you to submit this file by end of today.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Please acknowledge my response and let me know what time you will submit the file. I need an estimate time.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Hi Aiman
I have cancelled this title under your name. Please be informed.
| Pgrm ID | Series | Episode | Durantion | TR. DUE | Status | Type |
| KE004090 | Mother's Garden | 24 | 0.5 | 16-Feb | Cancelled | Korea with BM Subtitle |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Noted. Thank you Naim.
Regards,
Muhammad Aiman Abdul Halim
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
- End of quote -_____________________________________________________________________________________________
So... That was how it went. But I am not blaming anybody. Let me further elaborate by answering the following questions:
How are you feeling right now?
I am feeling fine. A little bit negative feeling tried to touch me as I read the email, but alhamdulillah I quickly reasoned and think logically. I am not sad of losing a job. Indeed, everything is not permanent and we will lose them eventually. And about money, I am not worried because I know Allah is the one who manages the 'rezeki'. In addition, I still have my savings and investments. Hence, I am not sad at all. Maybe I am a little bit concerned about financial stability. But hey, I still have my Research Assistant (R.A.) job at Universiti Malaya. Look on the bright side, at least I am able to focus 100% on my R.A. work now. Alhamdulillah. I really need to work diligently so that I really earn the RM1500.00 salary, and so that it is 'berkat' and Allah has 'redha' over me and my possessions.
What would you do now?
Referring back to my list of objectives, I will simply skip the first objective and move on to the next, which is to work on research grant's literature review (by skimming and scanning articles). In case you did not really know me, yes, I am a practical and objective person.
So I am off now to focus on my work as a Research Assistant.
LATER
1242 hours. I am considering whether to go or not on the Gunung Jerai expedition. Here are my analysis:
Gunung Jerai Expedition (11, 12 & 13 March 2016)
Note: Do readings on Mount Jerai and previous expeditions. Take note on the challenges and suggestions.
To go or not to go?
PROS:
1. Exploring the world--it is what I had always wanted to do.
2. Financially cheap trip--it is a group trip, only RM150 to cover transportation, accomodation, food and a free t-shirt.
3. Will be more motivated to work out.
CONS:
1. Might have to skip a PXGZ6102 (Statistics for Research in Education) class on Friday.
2. Will have to replace 1 day of R.A. work on Saturday.
Based on the analysis above, it could be seen that the 'pros' outweigh the 'cons'. Therefore, inshaaAllah I am going for this Extreme 4th expedition. Will contact Nina (014-225 5920) now to confirm.
LATER
1242 hours. I am considering whether to go or not on the Gunung Jerai expedition. Here are my analysis:
Gunung Jerai Expedition (11, 12 & 13 March 2016)
Note: Do readings on Mount Jerai and previous expeditions. Take note on the challenges and suggestions.
To go or not to go?
PROS:
1. Exploring the world--it is what I had always wanted to do.
2. Financially cheap trip--it is a group trip, only RM150 to cover transportation, accomodation, food and a free t-shirt.
3. Will be more motivated to work out.
CONS:
1. Might have to skip a PXGZ6102 (Statistics for Research in Education) class on Friday.
2. Will have to replace 1 day of R.A. work on Saturday.
Based on the analysis above, it could be seen that the 'pros' outweigh the 'cons'. Therefore, inshaaAllah I am going for this Extreme 4th expedition. Will contact Nina (014-225 5920) now to confirm.
Monday 15 February 2016
15.02.2016 (Monday)
15.02.2016 (Monday)
0845 hours. Alhamdulillah, I woke up for Subuh and after that recited Al-Quran. Came across one interesting ayat in Al-Quran, specifically the last ayat in Surah Al-Fath, where Allah mentioned directly that "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah". Subhanallah. Also, in that ayat, Allah elaborated the characteristics of a Muslim according to the Torah (Taurat) and Bible (Injil). Subhanallah, Allahuakbar.
I am planning to have breakfast now, inshaaAllah, of the char kuey teow that I bought last night at Restoran Santapan Rahsia, accompanied with some Adabi coffee. Feels like not going to UM today and work at home instead. Who cares, right, as long as I get the work done.
Note: Today is Sophy (Sofea)'s birthday. I have wished her good things last night, both on the 'TESL Kingdom' WhatsApp group and to her privately.
0845 hours. Alhamdulillah, I woke up for Subuh and after that recited Al-Quran. Came across one interesting ayat in Al-Quran, specifically the last ayat in Surah Al-Fath, where Allah mentioned directly that "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah". Subhanallah. Also, in that ayat, Allah elaborated the characteristics of a Muslim according to the Torah (Taurat) and Bible (Injil). Subhanallah, Allahuakbar.
I am planning to have breakfast now, inshaaAllah, of the char kuey teow that I bought last night at Restoran Santapan Rahsia, accompanied with some Adabi coffee. Feels like not going to UM today and work at home instead. Who cares, right, as long as I get the work done.
Note: Today is Sophy (Sofea)'s birthday. I have wished her good things last night, both on the 'TESL Kingdom' WhatsApp group and to her privately.
Saturday 13 February 2016
13.02.2016 (Saturday)
13.02.2016 (Saturday)
Today, I woke up slightly before 0700 hours in my rental room in BBK Condominium. Prayed Subuh. Then I made Radix coffee and had some biscuits for breakfast. I work on i-Yuno Media translation job for a Korean movie entitled Sweet Mob Family - Episode 10. That is my primary objective for today, which is to complete this task. To be honest, I do not really like doing Korean movie / drama translation, because the plot are cliche and boring for me. I would rather work on Discovery Channel translation and be amazed by new knowledge learned from the movie.
I did not even got out of the house today, except once at 2130 hours. Let me elaborate on what I ate today. After biscuits and Radix coffee for breakfast, I had Mamee Chef (Curry Mee Hoon) for lunch. Two packets of that Mamee Chef. And I ate the remaining Jeruk Madu Pak Ali, which are scrumptuous. Made some tea.
The only time I got out at night, I went to the nearby Jusco Bukut Raja mall. I bought several things, which are:
- San Remo tomato pasta sauce (free pasta) - RM9.88
- Mamee Chef Curry Laksa - RM6.35
- Mamee Chef Spicy Shiitake Chicken - RM6.35
- Jammy Peanut Butter - RM11.35
- Gardenia Bran & WheatGerm bread - RM2.55
Hence, I spend a total of (including RM0.20 for plastic bag): RM36.70
For dinner, I bought 1 piece of KFC fried chicken (breast, the new Ayam Kicap) for about RM4.50.
I ate that, along with 2 slices of bread to finish off my old peanut butter.
Some things that I did today includes:
- Playing Runescape, after not being online for quite some time.
- Obtained house WiFi password (anuar23456789).
Slept late at about 0415 hours, with about 9 more minutes of translation work to be done. Just...too...tired and sleepy.
(Actually, this entry was made in the next day, for the purpose of narrating the progress and achievement done on the above date and day.)
Today, I woke up slightly before 0700 hours in my rental room in BBK Condominium. Prayed Subuh. Then I made Radix coffee and had some biscuits for breakfast. I work on i-Yuno Media translation job for a Korean movie entitled Sweet Mob Family - Episode 10. That is my primary objective for today, which is to complete this task. To be honest, I do not really like doing Korean movie / drama translation, because the plot are cliche and boring for me. I would rather work on Discovery Channel translation and be amazed by new knowledge learned from the movie.
I did not even got out of the house today, except once at 2130 hours. Let me elaborate on what I ate today. After biscuits and Radix coffee for breakfast, I had Mamee Chef (Curry Mee Hoon) for lunch. Two packets of that Mamee Chef. And I ate the remaining Jeruk Madu Pak Ali, which are scrumptuous. Made some tea.
The only time I got out at night, I went to the nearby Jusco Bukut Raja mall. I bought several things, which are:
- San Remo tomato pasta sauce (free pasta) - RM9.88
- Mamee Chef Curry Laksa - RM6.35
- Mamee Chef Spicy Shiitake Chicken - RM6.35
- Jammy Peanut Butter - RM11.35
- Gardenia Bran & WheatGerm bread - RM2.55
Hence, I spend a total of (including RM0.20 for plastic bag): RM36.70
For dinner, I bought 1 piece of KFC fried chicken (breast, the new Ayam Kicap) for about RM4.50.
I ate that, along with 2 slices of bread to finish off my old peanut butter.
Some things that I did today includes:
- Playing Runescape, after not being online for quite some time.
- Obtained house WiFi password (anuar23456789).
Slept late at about 0415 hours, with about 9 more minutes of translation work to be done. Just...too...tired and sleepy.
Monday 1 February 2016
02.01.2016 (Monday)
02.01.2016 (Monday)
0737 hours. Alhamdulillah, I woke up on time as my phone alarm sounded, at 0645 hours. But last night I woke up from my sleep several times, at about 0300 hours, 0400 hours and 0500 hours. I had performed Subuh prayer and recited Al-Mathurat as the beginning of my day. I have some objectives planned, but I have to remember to try and save electricity.
0737 hours. Alhamdulillah, I woke up on time as my phone alarm sounded, at 0645 hours. But last night I woke up from my sleep several times, at about 0300 hours, 0400 hours and 0500 hours. I had performed Subuh prayer and recited Al-Mathurat as the beginning of my day. I have some objectives planned, but I have to remember to try and save electricity.
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