Achieving Dreams: Tian Chad

Finally, I got a chance to meet one of the most celebrated blogger in Malaysia, Tian Chad. My first impression towards him was "wow. he's really tall." Well, that's the problem of not meeting with people in real life for the first time, because pictures and photos may be misleading. But, that's not the point here.

In his casual cool outfit, Tian Chad shared his experience on how he became a freelance blogger. Graduated from UTAR in Biotechnology, he worked and apparently resigned. He pursued his passion in blogging which he started back in his university years. Though many would sound skeptical about such bold decision, his dedication in this field has fruited him with lots of incentives.

Besides the earnings he earned from hosting of NuffNang's advertisements, Tian Chad has won himself exclusive opportunities and gifts through the participation of various contests and activities. He was the runner up and grand prize winner for My Selangor Story blogging contest 2010 and 2011 respectively and the  Samsung Global Blogger winner 2012, just to name a few. Also, he enjoyed the privilege to witness Formula 1 and concerts from a close-up view.

Having himself equipped with professional photography skills, he launched Sky Arts Production in 2012, which specializes in wedding photography as well as in covering major events around KL. Tian Chad has been able to maximise his potential of himself and unleash the beauty the subject. This could be seen through his angles while shooting photographs.

We enjoyed the session with him being able to gain exposure by just blogging. Well, of course, blogging isn't merely about blogging. It requires the discipline to attend to the emails and to update his blog to retain and attract more viewers. By accommodating to his target audience, tianchad.com has risen to be a hub for events organised by companies from various sectors.

Alongside with the motto of 永遇乐 which literally means "continuous encounter of happiness", I believe that Tian Chad has been exemplary among the Y-Generations as "doing what you love" rarely equates with "sustaining my own life."

http://www.tianchad.com/

Cruel April

Hello. April has been cruel. As a matter of fact, I've lost two friends.
It's not just a typical breakup or arguments, it is a departure that is eternal.

Vinod departed on 4th April, 2013.
We were in the same company in National Service, and we share the same dorm.
We wake each other up when one of us is so reluctant to crawl off from the bed at 6 in the morning.
We created our own handshakes.
We learnt each other's languages.
We helped each other out.
We generated more than ideas. We created more than teamwork.

It's a synergy of friendship.

Sin Yiap appeared on the local newspaper.
The China reported:
'Merit student addicted to online gaming, staying up till late nights, dies of cardiac arrest.'

There are controversies going on on the credibility of the report as many doubt that so. 

Frankly, it's been a long time I didn't got in touch with him. 

We knew each other when we were in Kadet Remaja Sekolah back in secondary. 

We went through the same training.

wearing the same uniform.

being punished together.

It's the sweet sweat of team spirit and friendship.

I know I am not well at expressing feelings, so here's something that we all share during our times during secondary education...

“Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”

― William Shakespeare, Macbeth

Don't get me wrong on why I chose this quote. In fact, these people has done the exactly the opposite.

They rekindle flames. With their spirits ever so magnificent and glaring, the light their paths, with a shadow lying long on the ground. A player of life that God would be impressed, leaving foot prints of his steady pace, and his trails never washed away. It is a tale that signifies a journey. A great story. 

That story, I hope, won't just end here

Inception

There's a fine line between Akrasia and procrastination.
Akrasia (pronounced “ah-KRAH-see-ah”) is the experience of realizing an action would be in your best interest… but you don’t do it.

(from: http://book.personalmba.com/akrasia/)

But that's not the point. The point is when dealing with both of them, and I face both problems all the time. 

Many people, me as well think that it's largely due to the perspectives established when we see or encounter something. And, the sad part, is that, we don't really fully understand the 'something'. Even sadder, it's even tougher to remove the barriers if we perceive the 'something' negatively or wrongly. 

And that, ladies and gentlemen, explains why am I so stubborn. 

Also, it is partly driven by realisation. It's not just learning, it's the moment when you go "Oooooo! I got it" even when the something is just plain simple and obvious and .... stupid. 

Dom Cobb: Inception, now before you bother telling me it's impossible...
Eames: No, it's prefectly possible. It's just bloody difficult.


Eames: Listen, if you're going to perform inception you need imagination.

Dom Cobb: Let me ask you something, have you done it before?

Eames: We tried it, we got the idea in place but it didn't take.

Dom Cobb: You didn't plant it deep enough?

Eames: Well, it's not about depth. You need the simplest version of the idea in order for it to grow naturally in the subject's mind. It's a very subtle art.

http://www.moviequotesandmore.com/inception-quotes-1.html#.UWO22KJmiSo

the pin-wheel...

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20483133_20613173_21187529,00.html

New quarter...

Hi.
So, a new quarter begins and it ain't no easy task. Principles of Taxation turns out to be something tougher than expected. Especially when dealing with a lecturer that teaches by reading out of the study manual.

Well. I guess that's about my studies. Sucks to be me.

But, at least, I'm learning something new and practical. So, it's not all that bad.

Coming to think of it, work-based learning is just 3 months away after Principle of Tax.
How will it be?
Which firm?
Interviews? CV?
What credentials are expected of me?
Am I good enough?
Nevertheless, it's something different.

here's some photos to chase away your boredom:

No matter how beautiful a strawberry is, it is still easily bruised. 

And, the leaf is kinda troublesome when eating the strawberry. 

(Khoon Meng, Wai Loon & Jing Mun's birthday)

and my assignment goes to waste...

Bridging the gap. Be it the gap between humans or anything else according to your interpretation.

(Kinta Riverside, Ipoh)

A gazillion possibilities. Choices are abundant. But, making the right one is plain pain in the arse.

(Kinta Hotel, Ipoh)

and don't starve yourself.

And don't waste food. 

(Ma Bou Wan Tan Mee restaurant, Ipoh)

Life is a postcard.