Espier

I used to wonder how’s life of a postgraduate in Malaysia. I used to think pursuing education and putting others aside is an easy task.  I used to be proud of doing things alone, study alone where I get all the peace I want. As I walked this path I chose, I began to realize how high is the summit and the hurdles I need to go through in order to realize my dream. The hurdles cause me to miss all the people around (e.g. Friends and Family), appreciate them more.

The Hurdles

Peer’s Pressure

I am having problems from peer pressure. I thought studying alone will not bring me any peer pressure as no one will compete with me in terms of results and yadda yadda.. But now I am facing more peer pressure in terms of career, money…I frequently wonder whether I made the right choice.

Dad’s Pressure

Friends who are close to me knew that my father is quite successful on his career. He have everything and made extra for his family too. For him, money is very important. He never share the same view as me. Since young, he groomed me to be more successful than him from his POV. I can be what he wanted me to but it isn’t my passion. I am facing contradiction on how to measure successful (e.g. Traditional Chinese POV or My Passion) cause they diverge.

Country’s Pressure

Malaysia is my country but the current government do not really appreciate people who share my passion, who want to create home-grown technology. People who need to be successful here need to be able to earn money. This contradicts again with research. Research used up money and time in order to develop bleeding edge technology.

Personal Problem

The most important thing here is I do have personal problems which hinder my path to reach my goal. I need to be discipline so that I can stay away from these distractions. I need to be wise in decision making. I need to stay focus.

Anyway.. I agreed on a saying :”Life on Earth is all about solving the contradiction.” I am solving my own contradiction and hit the perfect balance so that I can emerge to be a wiser one.

This is what I call a memorable dinner. Food by my best friend and my mum. Cake from my dear. Fruit from my father. Joined with my intimate circle with my brother. Not to mention fun moments with Nintendo Wii.

On the table:

• Seared Salmon and Beka fish
• Blueberry Cheesecake
• Pineapple and Guava

Sungai Petani Clock Tower

Hi there, curious on how usual routine as a Sungai Petani citizen in their hometown? A peaceful life will be merrier if you follow how the usual we live here. Relax and happy.

7.30 am

Usually the people in Sungai Petani will wake up around this time to hunt for food before off to their work. After cleaning up themselves, first thing on their mind is food! Famous breakfasts for us are Ah Niu wantan mee, Kuih Chap or foods in the Market.

9.00 am

Work work work…

12.00 noon

Lunch time! Where will we go to feast this time? Economy rice is cheap in Sungai Petani RM2.50 to RM5.00. Else you can opt for Chicken Rice at Jalan Dewa where a lot people will queue up for a plate. After that, work continue until our stomach grumble…

3.00 pm

Maybe this time is too early for break, but Sungai Petani is hot. Head over to the bus station and take the famous ice-blended beside the river. You may choose Jagung Ka, To Dao Ka or fruit blended like Assam Ka. If you are indecisive, then choose the default Si Sua Ka!

5.00 pm

We need some food now after some hard works. Go to Ji Ke at Jalan Dewa for wide variety of snack, from Laksa to Jawa Mee or Po Pia to Fried Chicken. Any food there is nice.

8.00 pm

If you do not want to eat home cook food for dinner, Sungai Petani dinner will not fail you too. Ikan Bakar at Dataran Ikan Bakar is sumptuous if you are ready for it. If you favor non-halal food, Good Luck Bak Kut Teh will let you remember the taste of good Bak Kut Teh outside Klang.

10.30 pm

Supper Time! If you can afford it, lets go to Village Mall area for Autumn Cafe for chickas or Old Town Coffee there. If you like the favor of Sungai Petani and save some bucks, head over to Ah Pai Nasi Lemak to whallop the tiny nasi lemak and make your Record here.

OK, chao.. After recharge at fountain, I gotta leave this wonderland for the real world. Will update more with details and photos next time. I will bring you to each and every corner of Sungai Petani my hometown.