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Saturday, February 27, 2010

All About Your Brain

Bismillah..

When I was in high school, there were 2 physiological topics that I was most interested in; the brain and the heart. These two organs were never dead since the first day we were born. I was fascinated by the multitasking ability that the 2 organs have. For the brain, it's like miracle right, when you see things and your brain can interpret what you're seeing. For instance, when you see a plant, your brain can straight away tell you the name of the plant, the colour of the flowers, and the tastes of the fruits (whenever you see one), and even reminisce the memories you once had with the plant. This is something amazing - in fact, it is more than just amazing =) And let's thank Allah for this great creation. Alhamdulillah.. Subhanallah..

And last week, in UTP we were having IRC Carnival and there was a book fair - my greatest interest, though I know I don't really have much time to read books for other than academic purposes. Walking by the piles of book was fun, especially the ones with 50% and 70% discount signs (I have a bad habit in buying books - just buy whenever it's cheap. You can spend the rest of your life with the books, Fad). I came across with this book; Building Left Brain Power by David Gamon & Allen D. Bragdon.

The hard-cover version of the book. I bought the paper-back version; cheaper at RM10.50 after discount. After reading the Introduction I think I would rate this book 10/10.

I had a number of friends who asked me; "You're a right-handed. Nape nak beli buku for left-brain power pulak" when I showed them the book. The answer is simple; the 'right-handed' simply defines that the physical-control ability is always overtook by my left-brain, as I use my right hand more often than the left. But that is just physical-control. The other part of my left brain needs training too :)

The answer for your other WHY's are simply:

1) I feel like the book is stimulating my brain. It is equipped with good diagrams for my brain.
2) The book contains mental exercises - good for positive emotions
3) Can help to improve one's problem-solving abilities
4) The writer is good in creating an interactive communication through his writing. I feel like having the authors in front of me - telling the stories about the brain
5) I don't wanna have alzheimer at young age - don't wanna have this at all; as long as I breathe

and that is how I decided to use my brain well, efficiently. So I bought the book. It's cheap moreover :D


Itu je lah yang nak diceritakan. Pasal buku baru. Hehe. But I somehow would like to tell you an interesting part from the book.



Corpus-callosum severe test

Definition : Corpus callosum is the main bundle of nerves binding the left and the right part of the brain

How to : Say you're holding a pencil in your left hand out of your sight (your right-brain that controls the left-hand movement is aware of this). If your corpus callasum is severed, the right-side of your brain can't simply communicate with the left (left brain usually controls speech) and this makes you can't TELL someone what's in your left hand. But if you are shown a series of pictures, your LEFT hand would simply points the to a picture of pencil.

Yeah, I know it takes you to read this phrase more than once to understand. But it's amazing to see the connection between your hands and you brain right? This is just the Introduction of thee book meh, still long way to go. But I'll write more on my progress and findings from this book :D


But this shows 0.0000001% of how your brain works.

And proves 0.0000000000001% (simply goes infinite) of Allah's greatness.

Boleh tahan bangang juga kamu ni ya

Sekarang jam menunjukkan 7.08am.

Bukak bHarian, terbaca kisah seorang perempuan 21 tahun (oh my god!) yang entah ke mana pergi akal dan fikirannya, telah membuang bayi hasil daripada hubungan sulit bersama dua teman lelakinya ke dalam pam tandas.

Bongok eh?

Aku tak faham betul lah.

Penat2 kau kendong bayi tu dalam perut kau 9 bulan, tiba hari dia nak keluar, suka hati saja kau buang dalam pam tandas ya? Kalau tahi yang ada dalam perut dan disimpan selama 2 hari memang layak lah kau buang dalam tandas. Tapi, kejadian yang sangat berharga yang kau simpan dalam perut kau tu boleh pulak kau buang dalam pam tandas? (Tak ada beza pun kalau kau buang bayi dalam lubang mahupun pam tandas. Niat tetap sama. Mahu BUANG bayi, mahu membunuh bayi, mahu jadi bodoh)

Eh, kenapa eh? Sangat bangang kah kita sekarang ni? Mana pergi nilai2 kemanusiaan?

Sudah dirasuk badi haiwan barangkali. Eh, haiwan pun ada perasaan sayang anak jugak tau!

Yang ni, tak tau lah nak cakap ape!

Tau pulak malu bila da buat maksiat sampai bunting!

Lagi nak tambah dosa membunuh!

Hish!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Kenape. Kenape.


Saye tak tau nape.

Saye tak faham.

Subjek Reservoir Modeling & Simulation tu.

Nape susah sangat

Saye tak layak jadi jurutera petroleum ke.

Saye tak layak amek PE ke.

Nape saye rase derivation yang ade dalam buku tu paaaayah sangat.

Saye tertekan.

Saye tak paham.

Nape Prof Noaman boleh cakap sume bende laju je.

Nape sume bende boleh ade dalam otak die dan senang je meluncur keluar dari mulut sedangkan kami dalam kelas tercengang2 mahu tangkap satu demi satu ayat yang diucapkan.

Kenape.

Kenape.

Saye ni bengap sangat ke.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Tiba-tiba Update Munchul

Last month scholar masuk 21hb.

Bulan ni, 23 pun tak masuk lagi!

Cepatla bagi aku rasa kaya sikiiit!

hijau sebab sedang berada dalam mode V5 Goes Green (klik di situ klik di situ)

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Resigned with Honour

It is something relieving knowing that I have some values in me. Values that I know I really deserve them. Values that I get from my own effort. Values that I obtained from self-awareness in improving myself. Here are some chronology of my life for the past 2 years.

I was like shy shy cat when I first entered V5.
Yalah, that time I was doing my foundation and yet had to stay with the final year students. Dugdabdugdab jantungku. And I knew that this would be a big problem to me if I didn;t do something with it. Here comes the next point. (does this sound like resolution? lantak kau lah. suka hati aku aku nak cakap apa)

I got an SMS from the V5 Committee saying that I was selected to be the block manager of my Block J
My first reaction after receiving the SMS was : "Mak aih! Tanggungjawab! Sangat tak mahu! Ape klas jadi block manager!" But then I just accepted the post..

Masa pun berlalu..

V5 Chef Gala pertandingan memasak.. Futsal Fiesta for Charity bersukan sambil kumpul dana untuk Aman Palestin.. V5 Raya Dinner beraya sakan 2009.. V5 Raya Fiesta beraya sakan jugak 2008.. Mathronicamp ajar kanak2 maths.. V5 Artfest pertandingan kesenian etc.. V5 Tarik Fiesta pertandingan tarik tali..

and many more..

But this time, realising that I have the power to do a change in V5Sr and in V5, I tried to be futuristic. I have everything planned from promotion, recruitment and at the same time, managing an event.

And tonight I'm proud to say that;
1) I have no fear handling a meeting.. Within these 2 years, I'm happy realizing that I don't startle when I have many eyes focusing on me, listening to what I'm saying.
2) Most proudly, I can handle a meeting in English too. Yeah, I'm proud of this. Being proud knowing that I'm no a coward anymore. Have a convincing level of confidence.
3) I learn to organize things. Organization isn't about 'buat suka hati'.. It's all about good plans. With good plans, you can do everything well.

After all, these are all my weaknesses that I planned to improve for the past 2 years..

And now I'm retiring from the highest post of the organization, with many improvements in me.

I'm labeling myself as : Retired with honour

And of course, I'd like to thank my friends, Ima Ai Naila Syima Uyun for staying this far. I can't do everything alone. Thank you so much :')

I'm a risk taker, I know.
And I love to challenge myself, that's me.
I love complications, for I believe that I can learn something from the effort I put on it.

I can't stay put, I don't like to be an inert.
Oh, I just love myself.
I'm happy with what I did, and for what I am.


Rector, Director, fellows in Raya Dinner 2009


Raya Dinner 2009


With comittees, Raya Dinner 2009


Raya Fiesta 2008

Da la tuh. gamba lain tgk fb V5

Friday, February 05, 2010

Reason Nape Takde Updates

Ada orang yang tolong update blog saya indirectly. Bukan saya yang upah dia. Cuma dia yang rela hati nak jadi blog manager saya.


Thanx la. Senang betul hidup ada volunteer macam ni :)

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Minggu Awal Persekolahan

Hai, diam tak diam ubi berisi boleh goreng kunyit. Esok hari Rabu, hari ini hari Selasa. Esok lusa siapa yang tahu.

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Sem ni, subjek2 yang diambil sangatlah durhh. Awal2 kelas banyak belajar derivation yang menyakitkan saraf2 tunjang bersama saraf otak. Tapi even sakit2 otak pun aku mampu je menguap dalam klas huaarhhhh. Itu adalah kesan daripada kesakitan otak yang terlampau.

Well Test Analysis
Reservoir Modeling & Simulation
Facilities Engineering
Intro to Management
Engineering Economics & Entrepreneurship
Engineering Team Project

Sangatlah kedewasaan bunyinya. Saya tak sangka saya sudah dewasa dan perlu belajar smeua benda ni. Belajar untuk mencari kerja. Belajar untuk mendapatkan ilmu2; yang mana saya tak sangka inilah tahap ilmu yang saye perlu dapatkan sekarang. Fadhilah, awak dah besar.

Berbalik kepada aku-kau.

Dalam masa yang sama, aku bizi dengan perkara2 berikut:

- V5 Goes Green -
Dulu waktu mula2 masuk V5SR waktu sem Jan 08 dulu, aku pernah berangan nak buat kempen hijau dalam V5 ni. Hoho. Tak sangka aku ni berfikiran hijau ke? Ya, otakku hijau. Aku sangatlah particular dalam hal2 alam semesta ni. Tapi sekarang ni dah ada kuasa sikit dalam V5SR, aku berlagak berkuasa lahaha. So, V5 Goes Green ni berada di bawah naungan aku. Kempen ni akan berlangsung di V5 selama 2 bulan. Antara aktiviti yang bakal diadakan adalah:

1) Kempen kitar semula dan jimat elektrik
Sebab - aku perasan tahap kesedaran student2 kat sini tentang kepentingan kitar semula sangatlah kurang. Dan, melihatkan lampu koridor dinyalakan sesuka hati di siang hari. Durhh, somebody please care! You're heating the globe!

2) Aktiviti gotong-royong
Penjelasan - aktiviti ini diadakan dengan kerjasama pihak Majlis Perbandaran Perak Tengah. Lokasi sekitar Bandar Sri Iskandar. Penduduk setempat dan ahli JKK turut terlibat. Boleh percaya ke ni idea aku? Oh my god! Reason? Saje nak berbakti kat tempat yang ditumpangi~

3) Persembahan teater hijau
Untuk ni, kami jemput Tronoh Theatre Shop untuk berlakon.

4) Trip ke Gua Tempurung
Plan asalnya nak pergi Tasik kenyir, tapi fellow reject sebab jauh sangat. Wuwu

5) Kutip derma
Sumbangan yang dikumpul akan disalurkan kepada Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (itu plan kami setakat ni. Tapi sedang menghadapi masalah teknikal). Sumbangan akan dikutip melalui jualan tiket teater dan sumbangan pihak2 yang mahu menderma.

6) Pelancaran V5 Green Day
Ya, Greenday band sedap tu. Pelancaran V5 Green Day ini bertujuan mengharamkan penggunaan bekas makanan dan plastik di kafe2 dan di mini market V5. Tujuannya, untuk mengurangkan penghasilan sampah setiap hari di dalam tong sampah di setiap rumah. Ini adalah kerana tinjauan saya mendapati hampir keseluruhan isi tong sampah terdiri dari bungkusan2 makanan. Ini sangatlah tidak elok walaupun bekas makanan itu berasal dari bahan organik.

Itulah serba sedikit tentang V5 Goes Green. Kalau rajin silalah lawati blog V5GG yang masih dalam proses pembikinan lagi.

http://v5goesgreen.blogspot.com/

Oh ya, lupa mahu cakap. Event ni merupakan kolaborasi antara Village 5 Student Representative dan International Student Council di UTP ini.


- Engineering Team Project -
Subjek yang wajib diambil sem ni. Setiap kumpulan terdiri daripada 5-6 orang pelajar dari pelabagai jurusan kejuruteraan. Setakat ni tajuk projek belum ditetapkan lagi.


- Robocon 2010 -
Memandangkan pertandingan bulan 6 nanti, kami berehat dari membuat robot sebentar. Tema Robocon kali ni : RoboPharaohs Build Pyramids (sila klik untuk maklumat lanjut tentang pertandingan ni)


OK tu je lah update kali ni, semoga updates ini cukup! Mengapa saya berbahasa melayu baku? Ini adalah kerana saya bangga saya ada bahasa sendiri!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Lesen P

Yeah most people know that I already have the P license now so congrats to me :)

But not much know that I went through a truly sakit-hati JPJ test hari tu. Why?

1) I used to do my driving practice using the new kancil, with the AE_ plat number. But I got the lousy, old and stupid ADG kancil for my bukit test. The clutch was urgggh! Sangat tak best. And the speed meter was not even functioning! My driving coach told me to press the "minyak sampai 3" dekat atas bukit tu. But when I was pressing the minyak, the meter didn't move! I then got panicked la! Then I just did my best and luckily everything went smooth that time. Nasib baik
(-_-") The pegawai for the bukit test was so baik hati and not annoying. I like them both. Tenkiu encik!

2) Then, jalanraya test. I thought that the encik was OK coz he answered my salam. A good sign there, but not during the second half of the whole journey (-_-")

"Bawak sampai 60". That time the speed meter showed 55.

"Laju lah sikit!". This time I was turning at the junction.

At the second junction, "Cepat cepat! Hishhh". That time, there was another car at the junction I was turning to.

Nak masuk fourth junction, "Kamu janganlah takut nak tekan minyak tu! Saye ade brek ni ha! Takkan saye nak biarkan awak terlajak! Tengok ni!" He pressed the break pedal sampai habis. That time, I was accelerating. Badan tercampak sikit when he pressed the pedal. Hati aku pun panas but I just smiled. I said nothing but dalam hati penuh sumpahan.

When I got back to the main road, I pressed minyak kuat-kuat, knowing that the encik datang dari kelompok yang tak reti sabar. I took over semua kenderaan yang kelihatan lembab. The tanker the tow truck and everything.

"Potong je semua sampai habis" he said. I pressed until 80.

"Ni kalau aku fail atas alasan tak mematuhi speed memang nak kene ni" I said to myself.

Then he kept quiet, he seemed OK with the laju laju (-_-)

Bile dah sampai, I was shocked when he gave me a LULUS with 17/20 mark.

I conclude that, "OK saye tau encik suke saye main potong potong tadi tu. Sebab encik dah lapa kan. Nak sampai cepat kan. Saye tau" (-_-")

Pape pun mekaseh encik. Encik buat saye berani untuk memotong
(-_-")


Monday, January 25, 2010

Pangkor Trip : Part 3 and a half

Sorry for the previous post. Ade budak yang tak reti malu tumpang blog orang lain untuk memperasankan diri. Hish!

Let's start it over again.

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"Err I can't remember anything" sambil tergelak bodo2.

"Come on, you should try. You know, the best way to learn a language is by speaking the language itself"

Disebabkan tak nak memalukan rakyat Malaysia, aku pun try "J'ai.. arrivé là a.. trois heures.", berniat untuk memaksudkan "Saya tiba di sini pada pukul 3 petang" walaupun pada hakikatnya aku tiba pukul 4 petang. Tapi untuk menyebut 3 dalam bahasa perancis pun aku agak terkial-kial mengira dengan jari, aku terpaksa menipu sunat dengan menyatakan aku sampai pukul 3 huahaha dan kemudian grammar aku dibetulkan lagi.

Takpelah, yang penting aku mencuba. Untuk rakyat Malaysia kan kan

Banyak lagi yang jadi pasal mamat ni tapi tak larat dah nak taip satu2. Cukup lah cite tu je. Yang lain-lain, bende yang aku cite sikit2 ni boleh trigger otak aku untuk kisah lain tu. Mulia.

Keesokan harinya,

Saturday
January 16, 2010

The weather seemed unpleasant. Dark clouds wandered upon the Pangkor sky, brought a gloomy feeling inside. Sedih, banyak plan hari ni. But if hujan, nak buat ape kan? So we walked for a while around the small pekan, and I bought a pants. Then we had breakfast in the villa we were staying in, as we were worried that the weather would have us caught in the rain later. So we just played safe, we had breakfast at our place lah.

Good morning Pangkor!


And this was my stupid morning meal. These 2 toasts, stupid scrambled egg, PLANTA (yang paling tak boleh blah) and jem murah cost me RM7.50. Oh, this stupid set comes with a cup coffee too. Tapi takpelah, we had no other options (-.-)

It was raining when we were having our breakfast so we ate lambat2 then the hujan pun berhenti. We went to the neighboring resort to rent a bicycle as our place didn't provide such services (what urrrh! Dah la receptionist tak friendly. Buat muka manis dengan foreign tourists je. Yang kami2 ni bukan customer awak ke ke ke???)

But cycling in Pangkor was not an easy job as you know lah kan, pulau banyak bukit. We actually planned to cycle to Jeti Pangkor but the bukit2 and all made us asal naik bukit je kami turun balik. Bile turun, pegi jalan lain, jumpe bukit lagi, kami turun balik (-.-') So that was how we spent our time with the bicycles. Turun naik bukit je (-.-') And, our friend Ai muntah akibat mendaki bukit curam tu dengan menaiki basikal. See how sakit we all were (-_-)


Moments before Ai puked.


Then we went to our favorite beach spot. Duduk duduk menenangkan Ai yang kemuntahan tadi.

Ai dan basikal.


Feeling like bosan-bosan, we built a sand castle. Eh no lah! It was a sand university! :D

Sand university in progress.


And this is UTP - Universiti Teknologi Pangkor theee


After zohor, grand plan; akitiviti air oooyeah!

Boat ride to Pulau Giam : snorkeling.

And tadaaaaa dah sampai Pulau Giam: the best spot in Teluk Dalam for snorkeling activity.

Sebelum kebasahan.

To tell you the truth, the snorkeling spot in Pulau Giam was nothing much interesting. But to me as a first-timer, having the kawan2 nemo 2 inches in front of me was something great! I fed them roti while doing snorkeling, and to my surprise, the ikan even knocked my goggle chasing the bits of roti! Oh sangatlah friendly diorang tu sumee.

But there was something unexpected happened to me;

I got swollen eyes and,


an eye internal bleeding too :(

Pangkor Trip : Part 3

Ok, sambung lagi. kawan saya naila qistina tu jelita. saya cemburu =( apa nak buat ni