こんいちは！

Just changed my blog's song to Walking Proud by Ayumi Hamasaki. The song starts quite non-very-nice in my opinion, but as it goes to the chrous of the song, the rest of it was nice. I don't really understand the song though, but it was sang beautifully=p. Songs are meant to be felt, not understand=p. If a composer is good, feeling towards the song will be equivalent to the meaning of the song! Thats what I think~

Arghh.. Life is so boring!!! Till now, I've really nothing to be focus on. Not on my studies, nor my games and animes. I really wonder how those academic-inclined people in my cohort are able to devote so much of their time to studying when I can't! My mind is always changing, like the wind, one minute I'm determine to do this, and another minute I'm determine to do another thing. I wonder if it's a good thing or a bad thing hmm.. I guess it should be bad? Since I can never have a distinct thing of what I want to do in life. My mind is so easily influenced with the surroundings. Once there's a change in surroundings, my mindset changes very quickly and so does part of my previous personaility. Even by watching anime, it can also change my mind's direction in life, at the same time, if I watch another anime, it changes again. Sobz... I really want to have something in life that I am able to look forward for. Actually, I wanted to master my Japanese Language and Culture, but without any friends(actually there is, but he is preparing for his o levels now) who can accompany on this journey, I don't really have the motivation. I occassionally read online Japanese lessons, but don't really understand them. I'm a person whereby someone has to explain explanations to me, otherwise I won't be able to understand it. Sigh... I'm really very aimless in life now-_-. What can I do? What can I look forward for? I don't really know. Anyway by rumour, the world is going to end on year 2012 21st dec o.o"... I read something about it when I'm surfing the web, there's this guy who said that there were 7 reasons for the world end. He also said something like Earth would be brought to a new era, but not the end. Thinking about this, in 4 years time, what am I doing? I'll be out from NS right? And the world at that time? Which means I've to treasure every second now? Hmm, I've thought of it, but it seems that I'm still wasting every second of my life as I've no aim in life. I've also thought that if I'm going to die the next day, what would I want to do the most. My answer is: "nothing". Well I really envy those people who have goals in life. As for people like me, even if there's a great reward for doing something(Eg. get good results, and parents get me something), I don't really care. Maybe this is a phenomenon is called "lazy" or something else which I don't know. Sometimes, I want to tell these to someone who is very very close to me(besides my parents). But I can't find any till now. When ever I attempted to do so(of course not to everyone I knew), the other person will always answer me with a "I'm not interested" kind of response. That is why, I decided to talk to my computer by typing this entry =/. Actually, I realised that I'm not the same person as I am during my secondary school days. During my secondary school days, I can make friends really easily whether it be online or school friends. But now, I've trouble doing them. There was once where I was told by one of my old friend that I was very sociable when he started to knew me. I guess, that was in the past and not now. But why I can do it in the past, but not now? Hmm maybe it's because a change of surrounding again which makes me think so? Well, I don't really know.

Oh ya... Occasionally, I thought of having a Japanese friend/pen pal. But I don't know how. Oh well... I wonder if anyone who reads my blog can tell me how can I make a friend like this? I've only made a very good friend/pen pal whom was from Malaysia. I think I know him for 5 years now, although we rarely talk now adays. Making friends from Malaysia is way easier than making one from Japan! It's like near-to-impossible to make a friend in Japan, and more ever, I'm not Japan-culture-inclined, even if I'm able to make friend who is a Japanese, it don't mean that I'm able to last the friendship as I may do stuff that they are not happy about(To me, Japanese has alot of sensitive practices). I've thought about going to Japanese game servers to make friends, but... I can't read Japanese YET... So this option is out, which leaves me with no other option T_T...

I think I'm going to end this blog entry with a list of anime that I've watched so far.

Gundam Seed
Gundam Seed Destiny
Nanatsuiro Drops
Mahou shoujo lyrical nanoha
Mahou shoujo lyrical nanoha A's
Mahou shoujo lyrical nanoha Strikers
Shakugan no Shana
Shakugan no Shana Second
Elemental Gelade
Night Wizard The Animation
Chrono Crusade
Ragnarok The Animation
Inuyasha
Fate/stay night
Kami-chama Karin
Pita Ten
Kamisama Kazuko
Da Capo
Da Capo S2
Da Capo II
Haruhi Suzumiya
Rental Magica
Kaze no stigma

On-going:

Bleach
Naruto
D. gray man

I wonder if I've missed anything out, because I didn't make a record in the past when I started watching anime. I also did not include in this list the anime movies that I watched, as I can't really remember them. I also watched OVAs before but I can't remember what I've watch. Haha. So from this list, it shows that I'm a failure in watching anime as I've watch so littttttle titles. Well the list is going to be updated in the days to come I guess. Time to sign out from here. じゃまた!

Bleh... Some1 tagged me into this game-_-.. Ok here it is

Rules

1:The rules of the game get posted at the beginning
2:Each player answers questions about themselves
3: The player tags 3 people. Post their names. Goes to their blog and leave a comment, letting them know they got tagged and ask them to join the game and read ur blog:p

I'm gonna break the rules by not following the 3rd 1 hehe.. Rules are meant to be broken lolx.

Starting time: 12.09PM

Name: Magnus/FlameLyrical/Kenneth Oo.. Which one?

Sisters: 2Brothers:0

Shoe size: 9 - 11 depends on shoe cutting

Height: 1.65m =( short

Where do you live?
On a small island on earth

Favourite drink?
Milk, Milo, Teh Talik, Lemon Tea

Favourite Breakfast?
No preferance I guess

Have you ever been on a plane?
Yes

Have you ever swam in the ocean?
Yes

Fallen asleep in school?
Yes and always lolx

Fell off your chair?
No

Sat by the phone all night for a person to call?
Not really

Saved e-mails?
Yes, those interesting ones

What is your room like?
hmm can't describe-.-. A computer, a tv and a bed? lolx

What's right beside you?
My bed is beside me=D.

What's the last thing you ate?
Digestive biscuits

Ever had chicken pox?
Never

Sore throat?
Yes, but rarely

Stitches?
Nope, but a operation due to a fracture on my left arm when I was k2

Broken nose?
No

Do you believe in love at first sight?
Totally not

Do you like picnics?
Well it depends on situation and who I'm going picnic with.

Who were/was the last person you danced with?
I dance with too many people can't remember(audition=p)

Last made you smile?
Eh.. can't really remember, I think is my trip to Desaru?

You last yelled at
Sis who blames me for not charging the psp when we are in Desaru

Today you did..
Played maple, going out for dinner now.

Have you ever.. kissed anyone?
Yes of course. My parents, my miao.

Get sick?
Much less frequent now as compared in the past

Miss someone?
Not at the moment

Eat?
Who doesn't eats? O.o

Best feeling in the world.
Being in love

Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Yea, they are given by my miao and I treasure them alot.

What is under your bed?
My grandparents' pillow

Who do you really hate?
Hate... Not really anyone. But if you say about dislike, there's too many

What is the time now?
6.38pm (I saved this post as a draft and continued later on haha)

Random. Is there a person on your mind now?
Maybe yes maybe no. I don't knowT_T

Do you have any siblings?
Yes. 2 sister who is always fighting with each other

Do you want children?
Err... After marriage then say ba.

Do you smile often?
Yes! But most smile doesn't meant that I'm happy

Do you like your handwritting?
No, it sucks.

Are your toe nails painted?
I don't put nail polish!

Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in?
Hmm any family members' bed

What colour shirt are you wearing now?
White

What were you doing at 7;00pm yesterday?
Playing Audition

When did you last cry?
Can't remember

Are you a friendly person?
Nope I don't think I am haha...

Do you have any pets?
In the past when I was very young yes.. Now no..

Where is the person who you have feelings for right now?
At home studying? I guess...

Did the last person who you held hands with mean anitink to you now?
Yes, of course

Do you sleep with the TV on?
Yes, but very very very rare.

What are you doing right now?
This and listening to music.

Have you ever crawled through a window?
YES! Once in my entire life only lol... Want to know when? Msn me haha=X

Can you handle the truth?
Depends on what truth, good or bad.

Are you too forgiving?
Not to everyone. But I tend to forget easily.

Are you closer to your mother or father?
Mother

Who was the last person you cried in front of?
Can't remember when I last cried

How many people can you say you really loved?
Huh? Meaning? How many people I loved? My family?

Do you eat healthy?
Well, guess no =/.

Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?
Yup.

If you are having a bad day who are you likely to go to?
I don't know. Don't really have someone to confine. Most probably that person would be Nicholas

Are you loud or quiet most of the time?
Depends. Noisy if I'm with the group, quiet if I got outcasted.

Are you confident?
Never was.

5 things i was doing 10 years ago.
- Study
- Watch TV
- Sleep
- Go school
- Play toys

5 things on my to do list for today
- Watch anime
- Sms
- Games
- Sleep
- Eat

5 snacks i enjoy
- Potato Chips
- Salad
- Biscuits
- Sandwich
- Chocolate

5 things i would do if i were a billionaire.
- Visit the world!
- Give my parents my spouse a good life
- Owning an island
- Donations
- Expend my business(I should have a successful business if I were a billionaire)

5 of my bad habits
- Very lazy
- Addiction to computer (spoil eyesight)
- Addiction to Anime
- Don't trust other people
- Feel frustrated when people don't reply me when I expect a reply(Eg sms,msn)

5 places i have lived in
- Jurong East
- Simei
-Tanah Merah
-Boon Lay

5 jobs i have had
- Haven worked-.-

5 people i tag
-No one LOL!!! I don't really know who to tag

Well it's 1.19am now. I really took a long time to do this! Kiyo you better treat me to a meal! LOL... Finally done=p

Hi! I'm back from Desaru. Ha... Actually I'm back on Wednesday, just that I'm too lazy to type a post about it. Lets see what did I do there... Visiting Ostrich farm, furit farm and a petting zoo( a very very small zoo), eating spree(Though I didn't really eat, it was my cousins who ate a lot-_-), swimming, volleyball, netball, pool, table tennis. Well... Not sure if I missed out anything though.


Well let me start talking about the Ostrich farm which we visited on the 2nd day. It was kind of a scary experience I guess as my cousins were like screaming away(not really screaming, don't really know what word to use=/). They let loose about 2 Ostrich from it's cage which are the very tamed ones. One of the 2 ostrich went around pecking(the pecking was painless btw) people who was in the farm tour. It was so funny. My cousins were afraid of it, that's why they keep screaming? lolx.. The farm tour was quite enriching. I've learned that Ostrich egg is so big that it's equivalent to 23 chicken eggs(If i remembered correctly=X). The egg is also very strong whereby it's able to withstand the weigh of on person standing on it at any angle(In normal eggs, due to a oval shape, usually the horizontal is very strong) which was really impressive! The person said that the Ostrich can produce alot of stuff like 2nd grade leather, food, ornament, skin care products etc. One Ostrich which is about 10 years old cost 25,000 rm. Gosh it's so expensive. On the way, they also had many other animal(mostly bird-type). Another interesting thing is that they fed the chicken with SAMBAL CHILLI! Preparing to cook it with sambal I guess haha. Anyway to sidetrack abit, the person who owns the farm is a Singaporean who craved a business in Malaysia and stayed there till today. After the tour around the farm, we ate Ostrich satay which I felt was a bit gross as one moment you see the live Ostrich walking around, next moment you are eating it's flesh. I didn't really enjoy that satay, but had to eat so as not to waste food. Well that concludes the Ostrich farm trip.

On the next day, we visited the petting zoo before going for lunch. There was not much stuff in this zoo, it's just like a normal pet shop which I think there's nothing interesting worth talking about. Oh ya! There's a joke on the naming of the animal in the zoo. In Chinese its called 火鸡, the people there directly convert the Chinese meaning into English which was fire chicken! When it's supposed to be turkey LOL!..



After lunch, we went to visit the fruit farm which I think it was the most interesting one ever since I came to Desaru. We started by paying the admission and sitting a van which brought us deeper into the farm. From there, there was this very educated botanist(not sure if it's the correct name for the profession) borough us around by foot to see many fruits. She told us so much information that I could not even digest-_-... Most things she tell are healthy information about fruits, uses of the fruits, growth pattern of the fruits, and how they grow fruits. There were so much information that ended up I forgot everything instead of remembering something =X. Well After that we went to a rest point where there were many Koi fishes. It was different from the ones which was in my school. The Koi fishes follows people when they approach near the pond! When one throws food to a location, all the Kois would rush towards it. The scene of it was fantastic! The Koi swimming in a orderly manner from far. I didn't had chance to take a picture of it as both my hands were stucked with fruit juice which my parents brought. The fruit juice has a weird taste which I didn't really like. After resting, we continued on the tour and ended up on a mini farm which was far more interesting as compared to the petting zoo. There were really alot of animals! Monkey, birds(including Orstrich), baby crocodile, owl (which I never seen one in my life), rabbits, etc. They placed a few small animals which we are able to touch and hold them on a table. They were so cute!

Here are some pictures of the animals on the table:











Didn't take much as my dad was taking photos using his camera. Look at the duck! It look like a soft toy:








Well after that we went back to the hotel, and I continued to play pool with my cousin till we are ready to go out and eat dinner.





Oh there's something which I think it was a unslightly scene.





Oil spills on the beach! Gosh. It's the first time in my life where I ever seen one. It was really horrible. Even taking water from the sea is a little black! Omg... The Malaysian government don't do anything about it. Zzzz....

Anyway, this is almost everything about my 4 day 3 night trip at Desaru. So I'm going to stop here today, and rush my projects! 3 projects! GOSH!! Ok gotta rush. じゃまた！

Water treatment

• Screening

Process of removing debris from water so that it would not clog up the water treatment processes later on.

Corse screen - Remove bigger debris from the water

Mirco screen - Remove smaller debris from water, it must be consitently washed with high pressure water to prevent it from clogging.

• Coagulation / Flocculation

Colloids are particles which:

1. Big enough to scatter light(Contribute to turbidity)
2. Do not agglomerate
3. Cannot settle over a short period of time as they are very light
4. Large surface area in relation to mass

Coagulation:

Process of destabilizing the negative surface charge of the colloids, hence allowing them to agglomerate. This is done by addition of Alum, eg: Al2(SO)4. Inter-bridging positive charged polymers can also be added to enchance the formation of flocs. They cause colloids to come together and later, colloid-polymer can come together to form a bigger floc.

Flocculcation

A mechanical process which helps the formation for flocs

• Sedimentation

A process where is separates suspended particles from the water such as flocs.
This is done by retaining the water in a clarifier for a period of time to allow the particles to settle to the bottom of the tank.

• Sand filtration

This is a liquid-solid separation process where sand is used as the filter. It removes substances which do not settle during sedimentation, and at the same time, biofilm may be formed to allow futher removal of organic substances.

There are two types of sand filter, one is pressurised which is small and is used in small industries, and another uses gravity for the filteration process.

• Activated Carbon

Removal of taste, odour etc..

• Disinfection

It is done by ozonation, UV light disinfection or chlorination (sodium hyperchlorate).

• Softening

To remove hardness caused by Divalent metallic ions.
Two types: Ion exchange, lime softening

Ion exchange

Resin beads with Cl- attached to the surface of it were used to remove hardness. The metallic ions has more affinity towards the surfaces of the resin bids, hence it replaces Cl- that is attached to the resin bead surface.

Process of using ion exchange bead

1. Operation
2. Backwash
3. Regeneration
4. Rinse

Operation is where by the beads are being used to remove hardness.
Backwash is used before regenerating the beads. It is to remove dirt and other particles that are trapped in between the resin beads.
Concentrated brine solution is used to regenerate the resin beads. It is usually added in excess
Rinse is to remove the excess brine solution from the resin before usage as it might affect the efficiency of hardness removal. (Carried out in two stages, a slow rinsing followed by a fast rinising).

Done. Topic one! haha. But I still have to read all my tutorials and do my BB practice<_< Gosh. Incase I forgot

THINGS TO REMEMBER: Do BBP1 & 2, read tutorials, figure out the 3 equations of alkanility.

Time to play dota woots.. See ya=p