Final year final semester is upon most of us Jan 08 intake students. This is the semester of reminiscence, the phase where I sometimes pause and think how far I've come and what I've become after 5 years. But not on this post. There will be plenty of opportunities to take a walk down memory lane some other time.
Back to the present: Final year final sem, per week I would have 4 hours of simulation lab, 2 hours lecture, and 2 hours tutorial which can be on or off. All the hours are not fixed and most of the time we're let off earlier. Of course, we still have the ever-nagging FYP and FYDP, the double projects that loom over us since the previous semester. But overall, I have a very free timetable and it's down to time management to put those lecture-free days to good use.
It's the ending of week 3, so far this semester has been packed with interesting outings and activities. I'll let those extra-large sized photos do the talking. XD
22th September: Bukit Bangkong hike. See if you can spot which of these tiny ant-sized people is me?
A hiking trip to see the sunrise that we thought will take us 3 hours only took us 30 minutes instead. Needless to say, we reached the peak very early and had to wait. For me it was an unique experience. First, we were wondering around in pitch black darkness with our torch lights. When sunrise is near, everything were mere silhouettes and the surroundings a deep blue hue. It was a cloudy day, so we did not literally get to see the sun rising from the horizon. But when vibrant colors return to the world from the gloomy dark and blue, it's a sure indication it's daylight. We rewarded ourselves with a very delicious dim sum breakfast, all the more tastier after a physical workout.
Ipoh Dim Sum Foh San restaurant
Almost one week after that, I went for my first Paintball game! Having played Laser Tag first, Paintball was more realistic and physically taxing, which makes the game more thrilling and enjoyable. We played on a grassy terrain with plenty of tall grass, barrels, and fences. We paid RM50 per person (8 of us in total) for 400 bullets. Getting shot at and bearing bruises is the norm, and I did get a taste of my first battle scars.
Plenty of fun and action, but I'm more inclined to name it 'Pain'ball after this
Then, it's the end of September, which triggered a slew of posts on the online community asking Green Day to wake up. But 30th September was also special for the Chinese because it was the day of the much awaited Mooncake Festival. On that thankfully clear and cloudless night, the full moon hung bright and gorgeous, ready to mesmerize fellow moon-gazers. This year I did not manage to go home and celebrate, but I did have a great time with my friends here in utp, where we gathered and savored those delicious mooncakes while playing some board games. Mooncakes sold in the malls and supermarkets with elaborate packaging are often expensive, so living in this small Tronoh town does has its perk when it comes to buying cheap yet delicious home-made mooncakes from the town people. Knowing this news late, we almost did not get to buy the mooncakes, but the town people are kind enough to contact the 'tauke' to come out specially to sell those mooncakes to us.
Helping aunty to promote those mooncakes! (as if she needs it, business is going great for her)
Besides that, I also spent a random night watching a play by students of Tronoh Theater Shop in UTP. The actors were impressive and portrayed their characters perfectly. The effects and stage props are also excellent and realistic. Too bad the many random side shows (some are good, some are absolutely horrible) and the story's abrupt ending ruined it a bit. But anyhow, all this reminded me of Drama in English I and II that I have took in Foundation. Good times.
Sangkar Maut drama. TTS' talented actors and stage crew
That's all for the updates. I will be enjoying the rest of my weekend then. Week 4 is starting soon, let's hope that the new week shall be as interesting, or better, more interesting than the weeks before.
