Hadijah binti Jaffri – Page 55 – Be who you are and say what you feel because the ones who mind don't matter, and the ones who matter don't mind

Laptop problem

I went to the library this morning to do some work. I updated my TESDCP information, edited an abstract for ICES, downloaded course information and few others. While using prezi, suddenly my laptop’s monitor became black. It is not the usual standby mode. I was thinking perhaps my battery has run out. Nope. After plugging in the charger, it is still black. I started to get panicky. I asked En Zul (who changed my laptop batter last year) and from him, I know that it might be either motherboard problem or RAM problem.

I haven’t submitted my TESDCP yet. I asked K Inda (Nazrinda) if PSZ has computer that I can use because I want to submit my TESDCP. I think it is better I submit it now than on 15 August 2019 (Thursday). Alhamdulillah. I submitted my TESDCP using the PSZ computer [and I also borrowed some books. 2 in 1 thing] and I have also submitted the ICES abstract (just before my laptop went kaput).

Alas, this is a blessing in disguise. I think I might still hesitate to submit my TESDCP if my Dell laptop is still ok. Now, I am using my old Toshiba laptop. Alhamdulillah, it is still working. I will send my Dell laptop for repair tomorrow morning in sha Allah.

Invitation to Web of Science and Impact Factor Training, Wednesday, 14th August 2019

The library would like to invite you to databases training as stated below:

WEB OF SCIENCE

VENUE : Viewing Room, Level 3, PSZ Building

DATE : Wednesday, 14 th August 2019

TIME :10.00 am -12.30 pm

The training scope:

– Quick search for broad and general search

– Advanced search for more relevant search

– Tips to search for exact phrase

– Using set alert to stay up to date on the area that one interested in

– Document search for literature searches and options to download PDF (open access/ subscribed)

– Identifying source titles indexed in Web of Science and for getting papers published in Web of Science

– Impact factors

All staff and students invited. CPD will be given for the training.

The link to register: https://tinyurl.com/y43petew

** Please share with your friends too who is not in the loop.Thank you.

Doa for good gladtidings in the world and hereafter

Roadshow CMC 2019, Sesi 3, 13 Ogos 2019

PPRN 2.0

Terdapat beberapa aspek baru bagi PPRN 2.0

1) Borang Permohonan PPRN 2.0

2) Garis Panduan Pelaksanaan PPRN 2.0

Bagi penyelidik yang berminat, tarikh akhir untuk menghantar Borang Permohonan kepada Urusetia di Kementerian adalah pada 23 Ogos 2019 melalui emel pprn@moe.gov.my atau ke alamat seperti dinyatakan dalam emel yang dilampirkan.

Satu sesi taklimat akan diadakan pada 18 Ogos 2019 untuk memberi penerangan lebih lanjut berhubung mekanisme pelaksanaan PPRN 2.0 ini. Lokasi taklimat akan dimaklumkan kemudian.

ASM Fellow Science Forum

Making hand-sewn pouches is just a hobby

Some people can turn their hobby into earning living. Nope. It is not me though. When I showed to some friends the pouch that I made, one of them ordered 3 pouches. 3? I was shocked and amazed that someone wants my pouch.

At first, I think that I can finish the order during this short Eid adha break. But as I was making the third pouch, I feel that I am no longer enjoy making the pouch. What has happened? What is happening now? As I look at the unfinished pouch, I ask myself. Why am I making the pouch on a first place? Am I trying to get extra income? Or is it a way for me to unwind? If I start feeling stressful while making a pouch, it means that it is no longer a means for me to unwind. Right?

Then, I realise that I feel pressured because I have to follow certain kind of requirement. The person requested me to make her the three pouches with specific measurement: 21cm x 15cm pouches. A pouch with an exact measurement. When I look at the first two pouches that I made, I realise that there is no specific measurement. I made it using my own hunch. I look at my Cath Kidston’s pouch, then I decide that I want to have a slightly smaller pouch, so I just make a smaller version without exact measurement using whatever available cloth/fabric. But when I got the order with specific measurement, I find it challenging to find “left-over” fabric or cloth.

I asked myself “What is my original intention of making the pouch?” It is definitely not for sale. So, I told my friend that I cannot finish her third pouch. I had finished two of the pouches. I told her that I am no longer enjoy the process of making the pouch because I have started to feel stressful while making it. It is not supposed to be that way. I apologise to her because I don’t think I can finish the third one. Luckily, she understands it.

So, the reason of me showing the pouches is not to attract customers. Nope. I don’t sell these pouches. It is just a means for me to unwind. Meaning, if I feel making a pouch, I will make one without thinking too much about the end product.

[Psst… I am learning different styles of hand-sewing, so I am experimenting with that while making the pouches. 😀 ]