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1 or 2 years ago i tell myself someday i will buy a 4o inch lcd tv for my family (back then it is $3x plus), finally did it today…in less than an hour with a bit of impulse purchase and mess I got a Toshiba 40″ LCD tv for my family for $799 at the electronics fair!
Buying the TV is not an impulse thing since my mum been wanting to buy for weeks as her room TV is spoilt but the selection is quite an impulse thingy. i been trying to convince her to buy after I get my bonus! But since there is this electronics bazaar so no harm seeing
Hahhaa…..used all my expenses $$ for the month + $200 on credit to buy this TV! how am I going to survive! whahhaa…is again dipping into my saving again. this is bad, i just kept using my saving despite i am working! but cant wait for the TV to be delivered to my house for use
hahah… dunno if the TV is good or bad but at the spot both me and my friend felt that it is sharp and colour is nice
But because of this $799 burn in my pocket, my tennis racket plan shall delay till i get my bonus! >.<…provided the bonus can cover the $799…lolol.
Next shall blog about my first assignment at the new unit!
Yesterday went back for an exercise and this is considered the first assignment at the new unit since I have only been reading so far. However, things did not go smoothly. I just get to know that I can take taxi there so i decided to go to work by taxi but little did I expect that it took me half an hour to get a cab (even though i called forone after i couldnt get one for abt 10-15mins), then we got stuck in a traffic jam at bukit timah road~~~ In the end I reached my office at 2:05pm, when I came out at 12:55pm … and I am suppose to reach at 1.30~2pm.
Then because I was late, was abit panicky as I was upset that I missed the chance to observe the verification of the system and I thought soon it will be the time for the activity that I am supposed to perform. Was quite unfamiliar at setting up since it is my first time despite I practiced at test server before. So bad that I even replied ”I dunno how to do that!” when i was prompted to use telnet to check my connection. Indeed I am not familiar since I hardly use any command line before be it for windows/unix, but i shouldnt have answered in that tone and should not be so nervious…
Then subsequently when I was doing whatever I need to do, then i realised I used the wrong version of the s/w. My impression is that the older version is only for me to play around…never expect thats the one to use in prod system, especially when I did not have the older version in my system even when I am learning how to do the stuff I need to perform on sat. but I should have thought of it, the newer version is in testing, how can it be prod copy. Then after that there are some settings that I did and did not notice that the auto was changed to manual after I commit the changes the 2nd time =.=
All in all…i am quite disappointed with myself . Feeling abit down since ytd…but I shall pick myself up … Shall gam ba te in future. One very prominent weakness…command line, i am totally cui in this area =.= But this set back shall not deter my interest for the unit, I shall continue to learn and am still looking forward to work each day at here.
What a day though, was woken up by rain and thunder at 5plus am…then woke up at 8am just to stare at the rain ruining my tennis game. then the cui-ness at work. hai… gam ba te gam ba te gam ba te!!!
Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago at 6:04 pm. 2 comments
Been thinking of getting a new racket for sometime. My current racket been with me for 2-3 years, actual playing is abt 1 year. think is time i get a racket with more control, less forgiving.
Current racket comes with a headsize of 110 sq inch, which is quite forgiving, currently looking at rackets with headsize of 100-105 sq inch. Been reading a bit online, fall in love with the wilson K factor! am aiming for a wilson K factor racket but here are a few that i am keen in, not sure which to get…lol:

Wilson K Factor KTour Team.FX
Wilson K Factor KTour Team.FX
As a lighter version of the popular KTour, the KTour Team.FX offers an extremely maneuverable and spin-friendly response. Though lighter weight, the KTour Team.FX maintains excellent stability with the FX technology. The Quad Shaft construction in the throat area of the racquet provides 23% more torsional stability and a more evenly distributed mass. With FX, you can have the lightweight maneuverability but retain some of the playing qualities of a heavier racquet. The 102 sq in headsize offers a generous sweetspot. Our TW testers found this to offer easy pop and comfortable feel even outside of the sweetspot. With its lightweight, topspin was easy to generate from all areas of the court. Superb maneuverability meant angles were easy to find when attacking the ball at midcourt. This lightweight KTour Team.FX is a great option for players looking for a more powerful, more forgiving version of the KTour. All in all, this comfortable ‘tweener racquet is a must try for players at the 3.5+ level or the advanced junior player.

Wilson K Factor KZen
Wilson K Factor KZen
This maneuverable racquet is an excellent choice for the intermediate level player looking for a control oriented racquet that’s more forgiving than an all out players stick. There’s some impressive stability to be had when blocking back hard struck shots or when pushing forward to knock off a volley. At net the racquets offers lots of control and a solid sense of depth and directional control. The 9.9 ounce weight and 310 swingweight (RDC) provides a perfect balance between mobility and stability, making this one a great choice for a variety of player styles at the 3.5+ level. Long fast swings result in some nice pace and easy access to spin. The open string pattern provides plenty of bite on the ball and the stiff frame response seems to further enhance the bite and action of spin shots. The open string pattern also provides a somewhat lively feel and good comfort at impact. More forgiving than an all out player’s stick, this one is the perfect choice for the player seeking some added mobility and pop without giving up control.

Wilson K Factor KBold
Wilson K Factor KBold
Light, maneuverable and offering plenty of power, the KBold brings lots of court performance at a great price. The 100square-inch headsize offers the perfect blend of power and control. There’s plenty of bite from the 16×20 stringbed for added spin and feel. At net the racquet feels mobile with a clean feel at contact. At just under 10 ounces strung, even smaller framed players will find it easy to generate fast swing speeds on serves and groundstrokes. All in all this racquet offer lots of performance for the 3.5 and above level player.
Base on the NTRP rating, I rate myself at 3.0 and all these racket are for 3.5 and above, hope I am not over ratting myself
Select mainly due to the K factor technology and the headsize of 100-103 sq inch, medium power etc .
Must think think which one i prefer..haha
wanna blog abt my work but too sleepy i guess i will leave it till tml!
Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago at 1:09 am. Add a comment
I am really amaze at the level of “tai chi” that i see recently!
Recently been “crossing stance” with S quite often since the first meeting. I must say i am really not good in this but after a year here I have learn to not accept certain things and maybe because there is a young one to “protect” so i am less weak and slightly firmer in certain stand.
But what i see today really disgust me, to think S ask me to continue to hold the fort … knowing I rotating away. Luckily someone came to my rescue
hahah..thank you!
Though amazed and digusted, i think is a lesson learnt. Probably is a test to me in my life to stop being a Yes gal and say No and be firm at certain stand at time
Testing if I have matured abit after a year ? ^^|
Enough of complain, lets talk about my new work
Today finally started something more solid…learned how to verify the system and inject orders! hahah…is some operational stuff but at least saturday would be useful.
Still uncertain what I can achieve at the end of 6 months though…just try my best to learn as much and as fast as I can. Somehow I kept feeling that I am lagging behind, must chase back these 2 weeks of time. Hope can have some solid foundation and contribution lah.
Enjoying the feeling of looking forward to work everyday! hahhahaa….so many people noticed that recently i look happier / more carefree. hahaha…i am just so easy to read!
Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago at 12:38 am. Add a comment
Recently the 3rd batch of TA joined our company and I really pity them man…one came back on sat till abt 10pm on first week of work, the other OT 2-3 time already within 1 week of work and is till abt 9-10pm! Aiyo…
As much as i hope they don’t need to OT, it is important for them to be involve in what they need to do also. Hope SP wont be traumatize by all the work, still have more to handover although we have cleared one the most time consuming part. but thats only like 20%…more to come man!
Considering QA work have been handed over to QA, I hope he can manage the rest…really have my empathy for being required to OT so early … hai!
For myself, alot more to learn and improve on guideing people. Realise sometimes i didn’t go into detail enough although I already felt what I gone through with him is already much more detailed as compared to when I first join the head office.
Still remember the first time I do monthly report, KPI dashboard, meeting minutes and etc. KPI dashboard and vendor meeting especially was just throw to me without much explaination or info…then comes the QA part lolol. How time flies!
Today MS and I have dinner/lunch together (dinner for her, lunch for me
for the whole day I only had my first food of the day at abt 3pm which is birthday cake and then a super late lunch at ard 7pm!). Talked about guideing people and work attitude and having a life outside work…a good chat, can feel that she is also someone worth learning from
Back to work…so much to clear man!
Posted 2 months ago at 11:23 pm. Add a comment
Split between 2 units again! hhaha…but new challenge and excitment coming up. Can feel the excitment to go work everyday
Can felt the steep learning curve but shall work hard to learn as much as I can! Hahah…must chop chop finish the ex unit report.
So much to handover…aiyo, handing over is never a simple job. but everytime i think of the new things i learning / going to learn let me feel energetic! Gambatte!!!
Meeting my new boss 1 on 1 tml…formally meeting her on a 1 on 1 basis. wonder what will become my KPI!
Posted 2 months ago at 1:00 am. Add a comment