"When I was young I set out to change the world.
When I grew older I perceived that this was too ambitious,
so I set out to change my state.
This too, I realized as I grew older, was too ambitious,
so I set out to change my town.
When I realized that I could not do even this, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man I know that I should have started by changing myself.
If I had started with myself, maybe then I would have succeeded
in changing my family, the town, or even the state-
and who knows, maybe the world."
(unknown)

December 20, 2008

Rise from the East! 2009

After some time of mini-retire, 隐居深山, (‘balik kampung lah’) and short intensive training 闭关修行, while (sort of) traveling around 背包浪子.. NOW it is time.. to continue long lasting journey 重出江湖! Definitely, I miss very much those days of resting, and picking up hobbies (nothing about jobs); I recommend to experience it but not prolonged period as may get bored easily! haha..


Yea.. rising from the East 东山再起! Since lacked a test score in order to apply for America Universities; while Europe Research institutes friendly but firmly requested me to try again next time.. Meanwhile, had some controversies regarding basic entry requirement with most of the Australia and New Zealand Universities, though holding a good local degree and IELTS score. Even for a Taiwan Institute, I was also not yet competitive enough.. Not forgetting the competition with younger students for Japan scholarship, together with my friend (same old student) sat for an unforgettable exam.. NO good news 一山还有一山高呀!

Finally, while I was trying Singapore postgraduate opportunity but not yet submit application.. I received a scholarship offer from within Asia! HAPPY to hear that! Today I’m holding the letter, which was just reached me and.. suddenly don’t know what to do.. You know how long I have been hoping to study aboard, and how many obstacles had gone through? I must GO! All READY! ..下山喽...