Before PhD Kick Off

My research project was suggested by my supervisor. I quite lucky of having such supportive sv whom guiding me a lots via email. He described in details about the project, the objective, and any related issue, thereby simplify my job as a student.

Now, the first thing I did  was definitely doing Literature Review. I dont have the idea on how i'm gonna start and manage my LR. Thank God for giving me wisdom and guidance to group those journal by dividing them into many folders based on the content. For instance, a folder for Optimization, Bacteria Isolation, Substrate, PHB Producing-Bacteria etc. Hence, it will be easier to find the paper in future.

Despite of the October 2nd commencement, but we are still around till 25th. I hatred of wasting my precious time without doing nothing. I've printed hundred review-based journals and gathered other related research papers to be skimmed, read and digested while I'm at home later. I'm gonna start my proposal immediately, thus I can start my lab work very soon after reaching UOA. 

Start reading review journal might be useful at this stage to get the general overview of the research background, latest findings, current trends and its significance.

Good luck to me ^.....................^

I'm nervous

My institute will be conducting a 2-day Microbial Identification Workshop tomorrow and Fri. I will be the person-in-charge for Lab Session 1 and 2, assisted by our M.Sc student, Ms Yip. I was informed that 9 participants have registered for the workshop, 5 veterinar doctors, 2 lecturers, and 2 microbiology students. Hmmm...maybe some of them have familiar and the expert in microbiology field.

I feel so nervous that I'm not able to deliver the practical lab just exactly my colleagues are expecting for. It's my desire to prove to them that I can do any task assigned to me successfully.

Dear God, please give me wisdom and guidance.

Amen

Today is Bit's birthday

20 Sept gonna be Bit's special day every year. I understand that I couldnt give him something special this year due to our 'darurat' financial problem now.

This is my only gift for him: endless love, consistent faithfulness, preservation trustfulness, and a deeply sincere prayer for:
~his good healthy conditions
~his needs
~his job/career
~his life
~his family
~his happiness
~his desire
~wisdom to face any challenging in life
~strength during temptation, difficulties and bad circumstances
~and protection all the time

And importantly, to continuously blessing, protecting and guiding our marriages.

for God will bless him abundantly according to His will. My most sincere prayer, may God will bless him with his flesh Godly kids in a very very near future. I believe, I trust and I pray only in Jesus Almighty name. Amen..

Sort of relief feeling

I am so happy today of having such a great chatting with kak jid (my senior colleague in IPB) who is currently studying in Uni of Adelaide. Initially I was really afraid of losing contact with her especially when our travelling date is around the corner.

Thank God for the strong instinct to PM her on fb  yesterday. She is coincidently available in KK now, dropping by prior to Miami trip next week. She is a very kind person with a positive attitude, helpful, always cheerful, and encouraging. She graduated from UK thus having perfect and excellent English communication skills. Sometimes I feel so stupid of regularly asking her with kind of silly questions. Well, we will meet up tomorrow giving me the opportunity to query more hehe..

She has added me to MyPSA group in fb, thereby easier for me to get assistant for housing searching and any other important needs. A senior known as Gina Manan on the group willing to give kind assistance. I thought she is one of the committee member of the organisation. It's been a long I'm looking for any malaysia students association here till I finally found it today.

This is the link of their group:

• Yahoo!© Groups : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MyPSA_SA/
• Facebook Groups : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10150178644045001
• Official website : http://www.mypsa‐sa.com

A month before flying to Adelaide

Frankly speaking, I'm started to worry about my PhD. The available remaining time is limited but we still haven't prepared anything. In fact, my hubby is still extremely busy with his construction project. Today, we went to KK for personal loan application but unsuccessful though. I am thinking we suppose to find money for Adelaide preparation now. But unfortunately we're not.

Yesterday I had submitted the 3-copies and 4-copies MOHE and UMS agreement, respectively. I am now waiting for the CoE to be issued by Uni of Adelaide prior to visa and travel arrangements. MOHE will process the form and deposit the 3 month allowances, placement allowance and the baju panas. They only cover for my insurances, fees and living expenses as UMS will cover for my spouse needs.

I am so thankful of having this golden chance. Not everyone will be given such a lucky opportunity. I was informed that the government will spend almost 1 million for each student studying overseas. Hence, we should do our part successfully and come back soon to serve with PhD achievement.

Bless to be blessed

"Saya sangat bersyukur kerana kehidupan bukan sahaja diwarnai dengan kesenangan, tetapi diberi kesempatan untuk berada dalam keadaan yang susah, menyesakkan dan memeritkan. Kerana pada saat melihat orang lain susah, saya seakan dapat sama-sama merasa bebanan mereka dan terpanggil untuk membantu seikhlas hati. Sebab saya tahu bagaimana perasaan berada di kondisi seperti itu dan sedar bahawa walaupun dengan hanya pertolongan yang sangat kecil, ianya mungkin menjadi satu titik permulaan kepada penyelesaian."

My another wall post which received an encouraging support from my fellow friends today. 

I was praying this morning telling God that I'm not asking what blessing I will get today but how I become a blessing to others instead. And I suppose, this is His answer for my prayer.

With a simple action, the sincere status might bring people to think how important we are to others. How important the small contribution it is.  Many people tend to be an ignorance while seeing the needy around us. Hence, started from today all my friends out there, let's change our mind and attitude. Be helpful, be humble and pay attention to others who might in bad circumstances. We never know, perhaps we also may stand on such situation one day. 

I have a story here...
There was a girl who was staying with her two sisters while her husband living far away due to work purpose. One day, in early morning when she was about to leave for work, something bad had happened in the house.  Someone had entered the house and stolen her handbag which contains all important things such as purse, identification card, bank atm, insurance medical card, passport and handphone. Important to note here that all her car, house and office keys were all inside. More worse, there was RM300 money belong to her uncle for car instalment, supposed to be paid on the same day. No one was inside the house. She couldn't do anything. She couldn't drive the car. She couldn't make a call for help or even having coin  for making a public phone call. At the moment, she really realize that if someone could give her about few cents, it would enough to make a solution.  It might just a small contribution for others, but she would surely grateful. Deep inside her heart, she pledged that if she find people in trouble in future, she would definitely will give a sincere help without any doubt.

Well, the girl is actually me. This experience truly affected my life. Thank Jesus for that. And it has inspired me to share by simply writing the post on my facebook wall today.

About to go for PhD

It is expected a month ++ before we are leaving for Adelaide next month.

There's still no preparation yet has been done so far.

Hubby is extremely busy with his Pitas project, spending his days most of the time there while a  2-day KK visit is becoming his weekly routine now.

I'm now waiting for my mom and dad's birth of certificate to be scanned and forwarded to MOHE. I had received an email informing my scholar application has been approved with conditions. Once the conditions are fulfilled, they will issue the acceptance documents to be completed within 2 weeks. At the same time, the University of Adelaide requires MOHE's financial guarantee to issue the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). When things are settled, we can get ready for visa and travel arrangements.

The question now is whether I am physically and mentally prepared for PhD?? Am I ready to start fighting? Am I ready to face any coming challenges soon?

I believe, I will face it successfully when the moment it comes... Definitely with God's guidance and wisdom :) Amen..

Chaiyok!