8-5 or 9-6. They are all the same...

 

Yes! I've entered into working life now. Ever since I come back from the UK, I started working as a secretary/interpreter for Japanese language immediately 2 days after the day I arrive Bangkok again after formally receiving my MSc degree ceremony.

 

Everything is not always what it seems to be. I was eager to be offered a job by ExxonMobil after hearing all those qualifications which are.. such a perfect for me. ExxonMobil was recruiting Application Analyst at that time, and this position was just right for me. Well, I always wanted to challenge myself, so I chose to converse my degree from language to computer. This job position requires that the applicant can speak Japanese as well as having programming knowledge ability... this is so "me"

 

Then I went to many interviews one after another. Although there were also some job interviews other than that coming to me as well, but I didn't really care too much at the time. All I had in my mind was that, either work or go study something during this gap year... (let me remind you that I plan to continue to do PhD anyway, in late 2007 or the very beginning of 2008) I didn't care much really, just want to have some working and job applying experience. Above all, I might just want to test myself how ready am I to step into the career world.

 

The result is that, I failed ExxonMobil.. although they didn't tell me the reason, but I kinda know... haha I handed in blank sheet for computer exam! No!!!! my programming experience is such a low level!! All I know is basic stuffs that everyone should already know by heart.. that's pretty much what I learn during the past year. Well, it kinda makes sense because most people who continue in Computing career has BSc in Computing or at least 2 or more years doing something related to computer and programming... For the past year (my master study) I spend the whole first semester stucking with what's called ARRAY, FUNCTION, etc... then another semester trying to crack C code and timing function in C... then the taugh courses end. I began to do my dissertation with all the knowledge I had at that time. Combining with researching, I successfully produced one program from my research. However, if it was to be compared to some Bachelor degree project, it might be like a project for one semester (well, after all, it took me 3 months to develop and documenting) So.. I can't blame this on anyone, I choose it so I must go on with it.

 

Although I failed the interview at ExxonMobil, I got a job at Siam Kito... To tell you the truth, I never heard of the company name at all! Don't be surprise if you don't know. LOL Well, this also make sense because the company sells hoists and cranes... so we shouldn't know unless we are doing business in construction or something. The job is as I said above, secretary/interpreter.... I then begin my career life from that time.

 

It is my fifth day now and I guess I've learn quite a lot from these few days..

Everyone starts from 0 when it comes to working life, no matter how well you are educated or how high your grades were.

Colleagues are not always friends... you shouldn't confuse it with your school life.  

At the end, everything always has two side... Just think positive!

 

The job detail was quite interesting, at least I got to use Japanese language all day... doing things that may be quite boring for those who already spend 2 or more year working, but for me, they are all so new. All I need is a guts to do it, and the willingness to do it.

 

So that's probably all! after 2 weeks I should be settling in already.

Here it comes..

my second degree graduation (refer "Master" as second degree as people in the UK mostly call "Bachelor" as First degree) ~

 

So this is probably the end of my journey as a MSc student in the University of Bath, UK. This also proves that I finally made it through the studying of a completely new thing or so called 'conversion degree', Computer Science... proudly enough to say, I also graduated with distinction as well : )

 

In fact there's so much to say about my trip to the UK with parents this time.. but I'll just lay out the details of the ceremony on 13th Dec (for Faculty of Science) in this entry. As people may know already, University of Bath has 2 graduation ceremony, one in the Summer (mostly Bachelor degree and Doctorate degree), one in the winter (for most of Master students). Winter ceremony is held in the Assembly Room, where costume museum is located underground. Since the ceremony is not that big, only 600 students in approximately for each day, each round I think it's no more than 200 students in the hall, so the size of that room is quite suitable. It also got the big chandeliers as decorations. To me, this is my first ever ceremony that I have attended to, not included the high school commencement ceremony in the USA when I was in 12th grade.. (well, that one was held outside in Summer.. it was nice as well), so I was very excited.

 

Oddly enough, the cap and gown can be retrieved on the day of graduation only! My MSc Management friends graduated on the 12th, so I couldn't wear the same gown and take photo with them, as if we graduated in different time or year, and vice versa. This is not like my first degree ceremony when we can fetch our cap and gown earliest like a month before the ceremony to arrange all the photo taking and stuffs.. That is why I could came back and took photos with all my graduating friends at that time, even though I couldn't attend the ceremony.

 

Another funny thing is that, the colour of the hood differ by the title of degree. Therefore, even though I graduated under the Faculty of Science, and my friends graduated under the Faculty of Management, we wear the exact same gowns, hoods and caps.. because we hold the same degree title (MSc or Master of Science)... the only thing that differ is the graduation time/day and what comes after that title.. haha

 

Since my graduation was the last round, I retrieved my gowns 4 hours earlier to take photos with Bath Abbey (which in fact didn't take that much), Royal Crescent and Bath town centre.. I didn't go up to the uni though.. It was freezing cold that day plus I was wearing thin white shirt >< It was winter in the UK after all. I should got used to it already.

 

My parents, me, Mr.Rabbit, and Jeab went to have lunch at ASK, after wandering through quite a bit of restaurants and found out that they were all booked for Christmas party. I loved the food anyway so it was fine.

 

The ceremony was awesome, I mean.. since I never been to one in Thailand. I think this one was quite nice, although there were only 9 people from my department that joined the ceremony, plus 20 more from the other department (all under the Faculty of Science) I was still awed by the montra of academy. All those flashy words, the traditions and everything. Especially when a student graduated with Doctorate degree, the Chancellor took out his cap and touch on the forehead of that person and said it out loud

 

"I concurred you upon Doctor of Philosophy"

 

then everyone in the hall claps for him/her... I was.. OMG!! This is what it like when you receive a PhD... I want one now.. lol

 

For the MSc, the Chancellor just say at the beginning of the round (each department)

 

"I concurred each of you Master of Science"

   

Well, that was nice as well. I was so excited so I forget to look at the camera while I was walking on the stage and hand shaking with the Chancellor. Then I received the degree at the corner of the stage. It was merely just a piece of paper, truly, a piece of A4 paper with University Symbol embossed, and that's all.

 

Receiving the degree in a piece of paper reminded me of a poem written by Thammasat University Teacher which says

 

"I was young and immatured

therefore I come to find the meaning

I wished to pick up so many things

at the end all I receive is a piece of paper"

 

"ฉันเยาว์ ฉันเขลา ฉันโง่

ฉันจึง มาหา ความหมาย

ฉันหวัง เก็บอะไร ไปมากมาย

สุดท้าย ได้กระดาษ มาแผ่นเดียว"

 

This is so true and I eventually understand this poem. Comparing the degree with that of Assumption University (my first degree) The quality was so much different, although we all know by heart which one is superior. Then I think of those who receive a PhD... I think they probably feel the same.. haha...

 

Well, this piece of paper will need a nice framing and hanging position. Although it is just a piece of paper... I love it : )

 

Congratulation Graduates!!

 

PS:Some photos from that day was already put up, please take a look at my Photo session

 

Happy belated father's day.. Long live the king!

 

It's been a year now.. since last year's holiday~ I still can remember that last year, Christmas Eve I was walking along the street with all those fancy decorations with my bf.. this year, I might have to stay at home alone. Yes.. I just don't really wanna go anywhere on the Eve day, if it's not with someone I love. *><* Why don't you just get your ARSE back here quick??? Mr.Rabbit

 

Maybe my life is a bit lonely.. but isn't that what life is supposed to be? Lonely is sad... but maybe we have to sacrifice something to get another thing... I kinda believe in this saying. Who knows what future brings to us, just do our best for today.

 

Today I'll be going out with my best friend who came to visit Bkk after a long time (maybe years) no meeting her. Thinking about it, I miss the university life quite a lot. All about those (stupid) puppy love thing, a crush in the teacher.. blah blah..

 

No, don't let me begin talking about the old days.. lol

 

Movie watched : Death Note 2, Happy Feet (love them all!)

Currently listening : I for you : Luna Sea

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Was talking to myself the other day that I'd put lyric of a sweetest song I ever know here

 

You are my only You are my treasure.
คุณคือคนเดียวของผม คุณคือสมบัติของผม

I'd give you my whole thing, even if you don't want.
ผมจะให้คุณทั้งหมดของผม ถึงแม้คุณจะไม่ต้องการ

Love is my only Love is my treasure.
รักคือหนึ่งเดียวของผม รักคือสมบัติของผม

Please close to me more and don't leave me alone.
โปรดเข้ามาใกล้ๆกว่านี้ อย่าปล่อยให้ผมอยู่คนเดียว

だけどキミは　僕の前では　上手に笑わない
dakedo kimi ha boku no mae deha jyouzu ni warawanai
แต่ว่าคุณก็ไม่ได้ยิ้มถึงขนาดนั้นเวลาอยู่ต่อหน้าผม

やまない雨に　打たれても　消えやしない　キミへのメロディ
yamanai ame ni utaretemo kieyashinai kimi he no melody
ฝนที่ตกไม่หยุดนั่นตกลงมาเรื่อยๆ แต่ว่าก็ไม่อาจทำให้เพลงที่ผมส่งให้นั้นหยุดไป

いつまでも　離さない　たとえ誰を傷つけても
itsumademo hanasanai tatoe dare wo kizutsuketemo
ไม่แยกจากกัน จากนี้และตลอดไป ไม่ว่าจะต้องทำร้ายใครก็ตาม

いつまでも　側にいて　この世界が壊れるまで
itsumademo kawani ite kono sekai ga kowareru made
อยู่ข้างผมตรงนี้ จากนี้ตลอดไป จนกว่าโลกนี้จะดับสลาย

この歌は届かない　たとえ喉を切り裂いても
kono uta ha todo kanai tatoe nodo wo kiri sai te mo
เพลงนี้ ส่งไปไม่ถึงคุณ ไม่ว่าผมจะกู่ร้องสุดเสียงออกมาก็ตาม

キミだけを抱きしめて　ひらかれた　あふれるまま
kimi dake wo daki shimete hirakareta afureru mama
ผมจะกอดเธอไว้คนเดียวเท่านั้น จะโอบล้อมแบบนี้

キミよお願い　もう一度僕だけを見つめて
kimi yo onegai mou ichido boku dake wo mitsumete
ขอร้องเถอะคุณ ลองมองหาผมให้เจออีกสักครั้ง

二人はきっと夢を見てる　目を覚ませば　また愛し合える
futari ha kitto yume wo miteru mewo obo maseba mata aishiaeru
เราสองคนน่ะมองเห็นความฝันแน่นอน ถ้าหากระลึกกันได้อีกครั้ง จะต้องกลับมารักกันแน่ๆ

いつまでも　離さない　たとえキミを傷つけても
itsu made mo hanasanai tatoe kimi wo kizutsuketemo
ไม่แยกจากกัน จากนี้และตลอดไป ไม่ว่าจะต้องทำร้ายใครก็ตาม

いつまでも　側にいて　この世界が壊れるまで
itsumademo kawa ni ite kono sekai ga kowarerumade
ผมจะกอดเธอไว้คนเดียวเท่านั้น จะโอบล้อมแบบนี้

You are my only You are my treasure.

I'd give you my whole thing, even if you don't want.

Love is my only Love is my treasure.

Please close to me more and don't leave me alone.

Please close to me more and don't leave me alone.