i spent the past week in a classroom learning about locomotive systems , performance and maintenance.
locomotives are like super huge puzzle that only looks right when all the pieces are in the right places. I know that you can spend years learning about then and not manage to know everything ...
whats wierd is how much i enjoyed the course...someone said 2 me on friday that i was crazy about railway. I never tjhought of myself like that , more like bursting with ideas on how to take my theory and put in tio practice rto make a peoples lives better, far better. Can you imagine, less deaths on the rails etc.
ther is a world of possibilities (cliche or not)
I think i'm giving up my plans to study further...i mean ...im giving up the bookish-ness and beginning to explore reality.I reckon its about time.What would all the studying amount to if i didnt?
Is still an iffy topic but i plan to eventually make a decision thats best for me
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Work
I guess a post on my new life in the working world is far overdue
Yes , I have been slogging for a salary for 2 months now and i do have internet access at the office but that doesn't mean that there is little work to do and nobody checks if i'm FEM-ing or Blogging .
But truly , the only way to expalin how the working world is treating me is to babble...
I love the work, its all that i have been wanting to get my fingers dirty with...arbitrary stuff that seems insignificant to the average individual( i apologize, just those that claim they're NORMAL)
Drawing parts , creating models, calculating structuarl integrity of structures, Analysing etc. etc etc
I have a bit of a tough time having a boss...there was never soemone in school aka varsity checking if i was doing work , if i was on time, if i was taking 5 mins extra lunch etc.
Now there's all these people that want to know that value is being added when it should be ...i say bleh to that , I cant add any value on a half empty stomach ...get your facts staright brothers!!!
Mind you , this never disturbs many of the "ooms" in the office, they eat from breakfast till home time and i even wonder if they have time for work.
Leave, now this 1 i was warned about but i didnt quite get it ...i get it now. Wen you feel like working from home coz your PJ's are more comfortable than safety clothing and you know you WILL accomplish more ...you MUST still go to work coz your manger WANTs to see you pretty face pretending to get a LOT of work done...thats definitely it. Other than that ...statistically you get tired enough to get a day or or 2 off every month...wateva!
Travelling about 3 hours to work ( thats the round trip to and from work ) is my craziest part of the day. Its a mad adventure cum cultural lesson cum nap time in the burning hot sun on hot Tshwane drives.I am becoming an expert at car spotting...lol.I love it , I hate it ...I really cant decide whether I can give it up as yet. The people I travel with are so kewl, so inspirational and motivational. I think my days are productive when we discuss our action plans in the mornings. But then i think my days fade in poductivity because I start soooo early . Its one of those things that I cant decide about ...as yet
Overall, work is challenging but fun. Everyday I'm reminded of how little I actually know and how much i still need to learn. Its up to me though, whether to learn more or remain just a graduate ;learn more or remain ignorant to the ways of other people; learn more or stagnate!
Yes , I have been slogging for a salary for 2 months now and i do have internet access at the office but that doesn't mean that there is little work to do and nobody checks if i'm FEM-ing or Blogging .
But truly , the only way to expalin how the working world is treating me is to babble...
I love the work, its all that i have been wanting to get my fingers dirty with...arbitrary stuff that seems insignificant to the average individual( i apologize, just those that claim they're NORMAL)
Drawing parts , creating models, calculating structuarl integrity of structures, Analysing etc. etc etc
I have a bit of a tough time having a boss...there was never soemone in school aka varsity checking if i was doing work , if i was on time, if i was taking 5 mins extra lunch etc.
Now there's all these people that want to know that value is being added when it should be ...i say bleh to that , I cant add any value on a half empty stomach ...get your facts staright brothers!!!
Mind you , this never disturbs many of the "ooms" in the office, they eat from breakfast till home time and i even wonder if they have time for work.
Leave, now this 1 i was warned about but i didnt quite get it ...i get it now. Wen you feel like working from home coz your PJ's are more comfortable than safety clothing and you know you WILL accomplish more ...you MUST still go to work coz your manger WANTs to see you pretty face pretending to get a LOT of work done...thats definitely it. Other than that ...statistically you get tired enough to get a day or or 2 off every month...wateva!
Travelling about 3 hours to work ( thats the round trip to and from work ) is my craziest part of the day. Its a mad adventure cum cultural lesson cum nap time in the burning hot sun on hot Tshwane drives.I am becoming an expert at car spotting...lol.I love it , I hate it ...I really cant decide whether I can give it up as yet. The people I travel with are so kewl, so inspirational and motivational. I think my days are productive when we discuss our action plans in the mornings. But then i think my days fade in poductivity because I start soooo early . Its one of those things that I cant decide about ...as yet
Overall, work is challenging but fun. Everyday I'm reminded of how little I actually know and how much i still need to learn. Its up to me though, whether to learn more or remain just a graduate ;learn more or remain ignorant to the ways of other people; learn more or stagnate!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
spain
i jus spent my 1st night in barcelona spain. Its really pretty . A complete antithesis on the eye . old buildings wiutha ultrea modernb city
off to see more now
off to see more now
Thursday, December 18, 2008
graduation
Me with Justine Dangor from Wits Alumni...she's such an inspiration
My li'l angel...doesnt he luk good?
Mia mamma in black n white :-)
Me n Papa
oops...this is wee bro's awards evening ...u can't beat dat smile
Da whole gang ...well kinda!
Me n my folks outside the GREAT HALL...don dey luk gud?
Me n Papa again, glad he came
Some o d gals dat flipped d engineering script
That more like it !!!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Confessions of a Fourth Year
Three weeks into my research project and my vocabulary took a slanderous turn. Four weeks down, and more simulation frustrations with the added assault of an empty belly promted a tinge of guilt everytime a curse slipped. By fifth week nothing could stop the frequent mutterings which affforded me no moral dilemma but rather a vent against the dumb screen. Week six... a week before hand-in, patience has been tried and tested, stretched to fine strands ...mutterrings became prominent, eyes bloodshot, face the painted expression of focussed. The truth lost in panic! Week seven blasted out without heavenly relief but with rollercoasting of profanities and tears, decorated with overflowing rage, disgust, mistrust. The demise of everything; time, Ramadhan , forgiveness, pateince, SANITY!
I offer this experience to all those who dare. Go on, which side of the apple will you bite?
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