Finally, after thinking for years, talking and waiting for months, I got the offer from UPM to pursue my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or more well-known as Permanent Head Damage among us. 2 days ago, went to do the medical check-up as required, and then went to do the new student registration. Yes, I am a student again! Being a student is not so excited, but is the student card that cheer me up. Why? Because I can, and of course, I will, fully utilized the benefit of this 'special' card to get whatever discount rate entitled for. I still remember that when I went to Taipei 3 years ago, I brought along the student card to get some discount for the entry tickets. Hahaha...
Things not always come along as what we planned or expected. I planned to finish the minimum 12 credit hours coursework in this semester. However, it turns out that the faculty only offer 6 credit hours in this semester. I have to spend 2 semesters to fulfill the minimum requirement. Well, since the figures in my saving accounts balance are decreasing, I can't afford to be a full time student for 2 semesters, without incomes. Luckily, I have friends. Friend in need is a friend indeed! I was introduced to apply for part time tutor post in KTAR.
The timing is very important. They seriously short of staffs, so, I received a call in just a few hours after I sent my CV. And, based on my previous experience, they willing to offer me 13.5 teaching hours per week as part time tutor. Although the pay is not too high, still enough to cover my expenses. Of course, I happily accept the offer!
After reading, you guys must be thinking that I am so lucky, have such a good chance to realize my PhD dream and working opportunity. I also think that I am lucky, except for 1 thing! When I got the academic calendar from UPM, I almost fainted! The exam weeks fall on the 1st 2 weeks in Jan 2012. That's the time I booked flight ticket to Bangkok! I guess, this is the opportunity cost for me. Haih ... ...
想为新家的L字型天台增添一些绿意，特意去买了几包泥土，一包向日葵及一包百里香种子、一盆绿色植物、三个空盆，两包肥料，兴致勃勃的开始了十年树木的计划。当中，还包括了他的母亲为我们栽培的辣椒树及芦荟。
既是园艺新手，又是懒人，所以，第一眼看到这棵不知名的植物，就喜欢上了。心想，应该不太需要花心思打理它吧！
胡乱的撒下了那些种子，每天浇些水，再带着一丝丝期待的心情干等着。快一星期了，盆里依旧是黑乎乎的泥巴，心想大概是种子埋得太深了，把它压得透不过气，挣不脱层层叠叠的压力，夭折了。岂知，就在我要放弃时，它却破土而出，炫耀着它的生命力！看到这棵幼苗，让我看到了未来我的阳台上将会有一整排的向日葵迎着阳光，灿烂的绽放着！
洋葱也顺利的发芽了，它们可是肩负着提供绿油油的青葱让我烹煮佳肴的重任哦！
