Engineering and love II

Writing a lab report regarding a particular topic can be brainwashing at times. To derive some excitement out of the boredom of writing german reports, i let my mind wander a little and.... below r the results of doing so...

I rmb the last time connecting love and Stress-Strain Graph together. Well, today's topic is a little different. It's about "Knicken" or "Snap" in english. When we let an object whereby its length is a lot larger than its width and height( a stick or a rod) experience a Push-Force, there is a high possibility that it would snap before reaching its maximum tensile strength. The pics below illustrates the "snapping" process of an iron rod under a force. The rod will bend suddenly towards its sides.




Such a phenomenon is something that engineers would like to avoid, especially in buildings and structures. So, as future engineers, we had to do some research on this phenomenon, to check out what factors influence snapping.

Well, factors like length of rod, surface area of the rod and the type of material strongly influences the occurence of snapping. The longer rod suffers snapping a lot faster than a shorter rod. An aluminium rod with a less Young Modulus than a steel rod snaps earlier. Diff surface areas, be it square, ring, triangle or circle have diff snapping force (Force which makes the rod snaps).

In our daily lives, there are many factors which can cause a relationship to come to an end, and in this case, an abrupt end, since snapping comes w/out warning. Does a strong relationship "snaps" easily? of cos not. Sadly, many relationships are like the aluminium rod, weaker than the steel rod. When trouble comes (Force applied), it just snaps. To achieve the toughness of a steel, one must go through many trials together. A steel has to go go through many heating processes before it can achieve its optimal condition. As a couple, do not run away when a problem arises. Face it, together, hand in hand!



Try and guess which type of surface area of the rod snaps the earliest... The circle or the ring profile? both have the same outer diameter...



The answer is: Ring-profile. The calculation is very complicated. But it is proven experimentally. In chinese, the rod with a full circle profile is called 实心 while the ring will be called 空心. 空心 means empty heart if we address each word individually. Well, if someone doesn't give his/her heart in a relationship, results means === SNAP!! We often come across phrases like "this love is a one-way-traffic". Meaning one party likes the other but not vice-versa. Love cannot be forced upon. If we cant sense anymore "heart" in this so called relationship, i guess it shud b time dat we take a serious look into matters. Do not wait until it snaps. Cos if it does snaps, it hurts!

Like the field of engineering, love relationships can be confusing and hard to explain. Ppl wan to become engineers so that they can build and create things, while earning lotsa money at the same time, but then they are afraid of long study years and unlimited projects and assignments. Ppl also want to love and being loved, to start a romantic relatonship whereby everything is sweet and wonderful but at the same time they are scared of being hurt. Haiz... this world has never ending problems...

But, there's always Someone to turn to. =)

Snapshots of Esslingen

Hmmm.. i guess i have to update my blog a bit after a whole week of occupying myself with Lab test, reports etc. I was on my way to Stuttgart 4 a bowling session with my members from my care group/ bible study group. Felt bored during the journey so took out my cam to snap some pics of the town im currently in: Esslingen

Esslingen is one of those town which were lucky to escape air bombings during WW2, unlike Heilbronn. So many buildings here still has that "old" style. Typical old european style houses. The river Neckar flows through this town as well. Together with the hills filled with grape plantation for wine production, Esslingen can be a very beautiful place for sight-seeing. But hey, dats stg attractive 4 the older generations n those who appreciates arts a lot. 4 someone like me, i'd rather exchange those sceneries for Starbucks, a shopping centre or maybe McD. =)

Alright, Lange Rede kurze Sinn. Long talk brings less meaning. Below are some shots from my town, my 2nd home.

Railway station:





See the hills behind? dat's where grapes are grown 4 wine production.


Bahnhof means train station. =)



It's autumn now. Leaves are getting yellow and are starting to fall.


Bus stop. Buses here r super punctual.


Rmb that i said i went 4 bowling while taking those pics? hmm.. guess wat, despite being a lousy bowler, i manage to score 113 pts, higher than all the germans! muahaha!
Malaysia Boleh! =)

Volksfest part 2

Went to Volksfest again yday with my german frens this time. Well, they certainly did show me how crazy germans can be.




My coursemates. Together we r triple D's! Daniel, David and David!



One of the beer tents here at the Fest.

Ever wonder how much beer do the germans consume during such an occasion? Well, see below:


This is a beer coupon which entitle the user to get a mug of beer (1 Mass Bier). One mug cost abt 8 euros after adding tips(RM 40). Oh btw, students can get 2 mugs of beer 4 the price of one.


This is the mug. 1 LITRE!! Btw, most germans will tend to drink more than 2 mugs.



While drinking, they will dance and sing along with the live band. They even have their own version of "Yamseng"!



Such a celebration is also a good time to make new frens, no matter u r a german or not. Above is the pic of ppl whom i got to know there. Too bad the gal is his gf. :b



Wan2 have a ride on this thing la!! It's the largest mobile ferris wheel in the world! Too bad no one wants to pei me... sobs...

Volksfest a.k.a Oktoberfest (not in Munich but Stuttgart!)

The Oktoberfest is one of the most popular event that takes place every year. Ppl usually relate it to Munich, one of the largest city in Germany. Well, it's not wrong. However, Stuttgart has its own version of Oktoberfest as well. Similar to the Oktoberfest in Munich, Stuttgart provides a great variety of food, entertainment and of course, beer 4 everyone to enjoy. Basically, it's like a fun-fair. There are many rides for ppl of all ages. From harmless horse rides for kids to crazy Sky-Screamer for those adventure-seekers. Then there are stalls selling food and drinks like beer, hot-dogs(some up to a metre long!)and snacks. It's all about eat, drink and play, till u drop (or throw up)! =)



This is only a part of the fun-fair. There were MANY types of rides, some are even scary enough to make one wet their pants. Can fight with Spore Escape theme park.



BEER. Without it, there won't be any Oktoberfest. Crowds can be seen lining up just to get into one of the beer-drinking tents. Inside this building are ppl drinking non stop, partying and dancing all day and night with live bands.



Germans love sweet stuff. So all these lovely and so-nice-until-dun-feel-like-eating-them candies r being sold at most stalls here.



Including all these cute chocolate mice. Will u bear to eat them? >.<

cold cold cold....

After one month n seven days of total enjoyment and relaxation, the inevitable has come - start of 2nd semester. It's time to let go of the luxury of sleeping very late at night and wake up very late in the morning, not to mention the wonderful breakfast on the dining table that awaits me every morning. Days of dun have to worry about studies, projects and assignments have come to an end. No more tv shows, good food, n family's warmth. REALITY STRIKES!!! and it hurts!

The warm weather of summer has long gone, welcoming me back to Germany was the sheer cold of autumn. 5 degrees! Dun ask me hw isit like during winter, i dun dare to imagine. The feeling of emptiness attacks me both physically n mentally. Arrive at doorstep around 10am Germany time. Open the door, no one greets me. Oh ya, my housemate has just left 4 work. The whole house is surrounded by coldness n silence. Dun have sounds coming out from the tv at home, dun have the irritating voice of my annoying brother, dun have the nagging tone of my mum (just joking mum)... nothing at all, just pure silence. The only thing that i could do was to turn on my computer and listen to MyFM thru the internet, something which sounds more like home...

sigh... guess i need to shrug off this Home-Withdrawal-Symptom soon...

old song~

Was browsing around in popular bookstore in Plaza Pelangi, a place where i frequently visit during my sec school days... This was when i heard this song playing on the speaker...


2 a.m. and the rain is falling
Here we are at the crossroads once again
You're telling me you're so confused
You can't make up your mind
Is this meant to be
You're asking me
[Chorus]
But only love can say - try again or walk away
But I believe for you and me
The sun will shine one day
So I'll just play my part
And pray you'll have a change of heart
But I can't make you see it through
That's something only love can do

In your arms as the dawn is breaking
Face to face and a thousand miles apart
I've tried my best to make you see
There's hope beyond the pain
If we give enough, if we learn to trust

[Chorus]

I know if I could find the words
To touch you deep inside
You'd give our dream just one more chance
Don't let this be our last good-bye

[Chorus]
That's something only love can do

One awesome week!

2nd week in Msia. Well, still not much changes in my sleeping schedule. Sleep at 3, 4am and wake up late in the morning. Sigh...

Anyway, this 2nd week was quite a fruitful one. Went back to Shah Alam to meet up with my fellow juniors. Had the chance to visit KL as well, not mentioning the chance to eat those yummy food dat one cant find in Germany!


This is our room in Shah Alam. In my previous hostel to be precise. Can u imagine that such a place could even exist in our Cemara Hostel, the same place which i complained a lot last time? Got air con some more!!


Been to Klang as well. And this is stg that one shud not overlook when one is in Klang. Bak Kut Teh!!


This is a snapshot of The Gardens. The new shopping place beside Mid Valley. Looks grand huh... Anyway, things there r rily expensive. Even after converting my Euros!


Attended CA as well. Had the chance to conduct the ice breaking session. The juniors love chocolates from Germany very much. Dunno why...

After the trip to Shah Alam, had the chance to meet my old sec school frens the next day. It was a fun time talking about the good old days. Best of all is the chance to tease Ah Doi n Pei Wen. Eh u2, if u r reading this, must jia you oh~ haha. Mont Kiara go Serdang got bus de... :b





My hair, dunno wat to say about it...

1st post from Msia

Been bek 4 a week d... Home sweet home... manage to go bek to the days when i wake up n there's food on the table... The thought of not needing to cook surely pleases me... Mom's cooking is the best!

Everything in Msia stll remains the same. The air is still polluted as usual. Weather is still rainy. Mosquitoes r still attracted to me as usual. ( One of the indicators dat im bek in Msia has to be the mosquito bites dat i got after arriving in Msia ). Buses r crowded with ppl. The list just goes on.

Something that bothers me is still the fact that i cant rily adapt well here. Cant sleep eventhough it's 3am. Well, 3 am in Msia means 9pm the previous day in Germany. Who sleeps at 9pm? I was like tossing around my bed until 4am until i can finally sleep 4 the past few days. Worst thing is i wake up usually ard 11am to 12pm. When there's gathering with frens or special things which i need to attend to in the morning, i hv to drag myself from bed. I got less sleep compared to those exam days... cham rite? tmr have to wake up at 8am to go to Shah Alam... help!

To those frens who are going bek soon ( Soon Lee, Tze Yong, Justin ): Have a good n safe flight bek! hope to c u guys next year!

To those frens who i will meet this Sat (Pei Wen, Doi, Khan Ruey, Wei Wen n others) : Chocolates r running out fast! =)

To frens who decided to stay in Germany rather than come bek (Xiang Yu, Theng2, Etong, Yen Zhao) : I will call u when im eating bak kut teh! muahaha!

To Michelle: Take good care of urself ya~ Hope u will get well soon, will pray 4u.

Finally...

After 8 months abroad, it's time 4 me to balik kampung! I will be in Malaysia from 18th August to 25th Sept. So frens out there, feel free to "book" me during this period...

Bak Kut Teh, Laksa, Mee Hun Kuey, Nasi Lemak, Chicken Rice, Roast Duck etc here i come!!!

My 1st accident in Germany + My drawings are lousy~

Hope u all can understand wat im trying to explain using my lousy drawing... =)











Dats exactly wat happened to me a few days ago...
* pics 7 n 8 r added 4 fun de... =)




haha... but as u can see, since i can draw those pics, means the injury is not dat serious... only cuts n bruises... all on my right side. So basically, im "half-paralysed". :b

But still sad la... I cant draw well like others... got no talent in arts at all... sob sob...