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:: Thanks Note from Nathan..yeay =p !!! ::

Still remember my previous entry about the group presentation for Clinical & Measurement subject? Well, we supposed to do the presentation on Friday last week but unfortunately, the laptop was unavailable and the second examiner was coming late to class. After a short discussion, the presentation was bring forward to next week which is this week and the day was decided to be on Wednesday, which is today, at 11 am in Room 371. huh huuu.

So, my group was the second grup to do the presentation and it went pretty well (that's because it's Nathan who presented it!!). However, when it came to the Q & A session, the lecturer started to ask the question. "What kind of stimulation apply for those techniques ?" ..."Sorry, it doesn't mention in the paper. I don't know really. How about you guys, anyone?" Nathan directed the question to us. For a few seconds, none of my grup members dare to speak up. And without any hesitates, I voice out my opinion.

"It didn't stated what kind of stimulation they used to provide the electrical stimulation to the muscle. However, I believe that, it depends on the optimum frequency waveform. Usually, the optimum frequency use for FES is between 20 Hz to 50 Hz because bla blabla....." (For this entry, I type my answers clearer and with minimal grammatical errors and with correct sequences...but not during the presentation...I really made so many blunders...huhuhu)

By the way, I didn't really recall where I got the strength to answer the question but I believed, it must be from Allah, who gave me the strength !Alhamdulillah ! And after the presentation was over, my group members thank you me and I was feel quite happy because I could do something for them! =D You're most welcome everyone !!!!

And, further reading the email from Nathan, he asked about the Digital Lab which was just completed yesterday. Well, Nathan, to be honest, I also don't have any clues. I don't even start to think about it ! Anyway, it's good that you ask me that question so that I will start to think and write the lab report piece by piece as early as possible ! Huhu...


Let me think first....hurmmmmm..

My dream glasses...will buy it when I back to Malaysia soon!Bwahahaha

Bored and Tired...that's how I feel at the moment...I try to start writing up my two courseworks; first is for the lab report (Clinical Measurement subject) and second one is about critical review regarding two journal papers (Research & Methodology Techniques). I really struggling when it comes on writing academic reports as compare when writing an entry for my blog!..huhu...How I truly wish if I can write those academic reports just as smooth as I'm writing this entry!

I feel tired tonight because this morning I went to two places. First, I took a walk to Commercial Road to book an appointment for General Practitioner or we call it GP (at last! After being here for almost 6 months! Nida...Nida...you are really a couch potato!). And guess what, the only available slot for me is next month, 28th of March 2008, at quarter past 2 and what make it worst is that, I forget that I actually have an Ultrasound & Imaging lab at that time! Owh, what a crap!!!! So, I need to go back there and change the appointment but definitely not tomorrow as I have a full day class!

Then, I went to the eye practitioner shop near to my university campus since I intend to wear a contact lens. Unfortunately, she didn't offer a contact lens service; instead, she recommended another optician shop which was located in Bethnel Green. So, I took a bus to go there (Bus No. 309) and got-off from it at the last station. Once again, I had to walk and walk and walk until finally, I found the shop. So, I walked-in and thank god, the receptionist lady was very helpful and explained bit by bit about the whole process of getting the contact lens. So, the process listed down here are the prices that the lady had quoted for me. It's just for your general info. But really, it is not like in Malaysia where you can easily get, buy and wear it !!! (sigh)

1st: Eyesight Test - GBP22 (it's free only if you are under 16, full time students but not more than 19 years old), Have Diabetic or Glaucoma history, Funded by the Gov under certain scheme (can't really remember). Hey, the eyesight test is free in Malaysia you know!Truly UK!
2nd: A Week Trial - GBP30 (after fitting, they will give you the contact lens and you need to wear it for one week. After one week trial, if you encounter any difficulties within that period, they will do the fitting again and give you the second trial. The 30pounds you pay will cover all trials that may be occur during contact lens fitting)
3rd: Contact Lens + Solutions - Prices vary (You will pay GBP50 for a monthly basis which covers for 3 months usage. However, if you are interested in daily basis opt, then willingly to sacrifice GBP30 which only comes with 30 pairs of contact lens)
So far, I choose for daily basis since I don't think I want to wear it for a month!No way!....

As soon as I came back to my room (Room Sweet Room..hehe), I found out that it was really messy with the notes and clothes all over the place. Therefore, I decided to do a lil bit changes on it..As a result, here is what she looks like now...So, this is my room which I have to pay 75GBP per week...and I know, it's not as big as my other friends' room who live outside London...Otherwise, what do you expect? This is LONDON guys, everything is expensive especially the room or house rent !!! I am not affordable to get a spacious and beautiful room though how I sincerely wish to get one! Phewww, only in my dreams!!!


Ro0m SWEET Ro0m (n_n)

Those colurful sticky notes (picture at left side) attached at my laptop are the list of assignments that need to be completed by 1st April 2008! Gosh! I can't say anything...just go through it one by one with a lil bit of patience and, strong will, of course! (sigh).

Forget about that one for a moment. Today is friday and that means, no class tomorrow and the next after tomorrow. Yeay! Next week is the week 7 of lecture and in the Britain's univ system, they call it as a Reading Week. Supposedly, there will be no class or lectures taking place BUT that doesn't apply to the Engineering School. From what I heard, only courses that involve lots of reading, for instance, Law or International Affair, that have been given that privilege. So, the lectures will still on going next week except for the Research and Methodology Technique class ( BUT, we have been told to complete our assignments when the class is halt (huh!)).

And tomorrow, I will visit Kak Yus and family in Ilford. Owh I really miss Bus No. 25 (Ilford - Oxford Circus)! I used to call Bus No. 25, "long bus" since it is really a long bus! It has 3 couches that can occupied more than 80 people during peak hour! That bus has been a main public transport for me to travel from my previous house to QMUL. And I really thank to Allah because I don't have to use that bus anymore. It is always full with people and that's make it difficult for you to get a sit! And travelling to home after finishing class, i tell you, it's not really a good experience! It's tiring and I really don't like being in such crowded area! huh!

okie dokie..I want to go for pray now....continue later! (^_^)

Nu Na

HOLA !!!

After experiencing several problems last semester, personally, I think this semester is going quite well for me. It is just what I have been looking for! Like the old saying; there will be a rainbow after the heavy rains. Last week was really a frenetic week for me as I started my extra classes. That is to say, the English lessons have occupied a few additional hours of my weekday timetable! My daily schedule now is quite tight but it is something that I like about my new life in this new semester as an MSc student in QMUL. =)

Last semester I was not responsive enough compared to this semester. What I mean by that is I don't do anything to improve myself though I know that I am not good at English, I am too shy to speak with my classmates and I have a problem absorbing the points as I couldn't grasp the things that my lecturers said during lecture time (I have a serious problem in listening skill =( ). On top of that, I don't even dare to open my mouth to ask the lecturer because my self-esteem has been very low ever since I came to England and all sorts of negative thoughts cloud my mind!

Even so, I don't want to be like that anymore and that's why I decided to take a few English classes such as Grammar and Vocabulary class, PhD Writing class as well as a General English class this semester. I hope it is not too late for me! After attending the classes for the first time, I found that all classes were enjoyable and I didn't feel any stress as I would face when attending the subject lectures. We were free to ask any questions and at last, I manage to ask the lecturer a question even though I have never asked any of my lecturers before this! Probably because my other classmates are all at the same level (or slightly higher than me) so I don't really feel too much embarrassment if I make any silly mistakes in my sentence. =p

The learning atmosphere in the English class really assists me to absorb information effectively. The lecturer in Grammar and Vocabulary session is very kind, my Phd writing tutor is willingly to assist me in writing a good literature review for my MSc project while my General English lecturer is helping me to eradicate all my weaknesses concerning my English usage that may appear when doing the activities in class!

Right now, I discover that after all, being a student in QMUL is really electrifying and I am thrilled to see how far I can change myself to be a much better person in academic as well as in social life! Still, only the sky is the limit! =)

Till then

Nu Na