Congratulations to myself

When I walked into UKM for the first time in 5th Jan 2007, I don't really know what to expect... the ambiance, the people, the chair, the buildings are all different from how UNISA looks like... And then I realised that it is now a different ball game altogether...

MSc is not just a learning, it's a whole understanding + application + theories + best practices + breaking new grounds being integrated into what they call education....

8 semesters... a subject to do in each semester, is what recommended for people like me, who choose to study while working.... But what did I decided to do? How about taking two subjects in each sem, and complete the cycle in 2 years? Is that possible? Of course it is, but that means no holidays as all annual leaves will be used up to actually attend the lectures! Now can I make it?

I was having dinner when a friend sent me an SMS saying that the result is out... but of course, I am not able to access internet just yet... As I reached home, it was already past midnight, so technically the day is 31st of Dec 2008. I log on the UKM SMPWEB and my eyes were rolling faster and faster waiting to see what the system will generate.....

The system has generated a very lovely, and most awaited for OUTPUT... I was stunned as I saw the status -> "status - completed/convocation".... Alhamdulilah! And the next thing I knew was.... I am dancing to celebrate!

A question now is lingering in my mind.... not "when is the convocation" but rather .... "When should I start my PhD.... And should I do it?"

What do you guys think??

Since I last wrote

Kimi is now having a crisis in writing her blog... she is just to "consumed" with her life.. What to write? Where to begin? What to tell? Why? When? After toying with the ideas she has, this is the truth of what has happened:

In reverse order (as her memory is also another issue to manage nowadays)



We went to Kuwait to visit my dearest hubby, for Eid Adha.. Adlina is leaning on the pillar, as a protest for her "denied" popcorn, as hubby is busy with the camera... (ps: the UKM dissertation was submitted on 3rd Dec, and I left to Kuwait on 4th Dec... when I look back at the time, how did I do that??)

I had my last exam at UKM on 17th Nov, followed by the research project presentation as the finale on 26th Nov... I am now officially off from Uni life for the time being as I have now completed my MSc......

But PhD is always in my mind... sigh... can I make my dream comes true? Dr Kimi.... it does not sound so bad... insya Allah one day, if I can, I'll do it.... it's something I had promised myself.

My in-laws left to perform their Hajj for the first time on 9th Nov 2008..... can't wait to see them again next week! We all miss them very much.

A sister in law is now having a small bakery-like business, so her skill was put to test as we presented her art work as part of the hantaran i.e engagement gift. Do check out her blog to order at http://cutebites.blogspot.com/

A cousin got engaged to a cute decent and very humble Sabahan guy. I can't wait for the wedding in March 2009!

My sister Uji, and her hubby, both have just been discharged from Ampang Puteri after being there for 5-6 days... She had severe diarrhoea that lead to gastric and stomach cramp. Her hubby did "....gram" (err can't remember the medical term) to check the condition of his spine after his last operation, before his next operation on 9th Jan09 to remove the disc which they decided to put in a couple of months back... hmmm can the Dr please make up their mind?

As a result, I have to care for my niece and two nephews... until the parents are released. Today, to celebrate the occassion, I did some BBQ n spagetti for them.. tiring but it's worth it.... the smiles on their face after being separated from the kids for a week make me realised how fortunate I am.....eventhough Azhan is far far away, at least we are all blessed with our health. Alhamdulillah.

Anyway, I got to sleep no, as I am planning to have another long day tomorrow - the girls school shoes shopping! Venue - to be voted tomorrow!