Captured on the evening of 3 October 2024:
On the morning of 22 September 2025, I tried editing a PDF using Adobe. And honestly, it made life so much easier. No more struggling with converting files or looking for free online tools that don’t always work.
Sometimes, the right tool really is worth the investment.
Last noon of 9 October 2025, just able to finished testing the Brix level of my freshly harvested Harum Manis mango. And the reading came out between 17 to 18° Brix! That means it’s beautifully sweet and perfectly ripe, just as expected from this variety.
However, it’s important to note that this sweetness level (17–18° Brix) is not diabetes-friendly (disclaimer). As it indicates a high natural sugar content.
So, while it’s a delight for mango lovers, those watching their blood sugar should enjoy it only in moderation.
Until the next harvest, here’s to the joy of growing, tasting, and celebrating your own fruits at home.
Reference:
[1] Harvested mango last 8 October 2025 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2025/10/morning-harvest-harum-manis-mango-from.html
Entry made on the noon of 3 July 2025.
So here’s something they don’t mention when you buy an ultra high-speed fan. When a hair getting trapped inside.
I noticed it yesterday, but only this morning did I manage to get a closer look and try removing it. It was a struggle. I’d say I only managed to pull out about 30% of the trapped hair so far. The design is super slim, which makes it nearly impossible to insert bending forceps or bending tweezers properly. I ended up using an earpick, which was oddly the most effective tool I had on hand. On top of the honeycomb hole noise reduction design. Which makes it impossible to clean through the back side.
Still experimenting with what tool works best for this particular portable fan model. It’s a little frustrating, but I guess it’s part of owning high-speed gadgets. With small design, big airflow, tight corners.
Also it does hurt very much when it accidentally falls on my feet after Zohor prayer of 4 July 2025. Fortunately it does not bruise my aging right feet.
Until then, have fun figuring out how to clean your ultra high-speed fan. If you’ve found a clever tool that works, I’d love to know!
On the morning of 25 September 2025, I spent 1 hour and 55 minutes reading through an undergraduate student’s work report. And let me tell you, it was pure horror.
The student had been instructed to use the UTM thesis template, which already comes with all the correct formatting built in. The beauty of the template is that it does the heavy lifting: margins, fonts, heading styles, and even the table of contents update automatically. All the student needed to do was use it.
But no. The prepared formatting was deleted, and everything was done manually instead. The result? A report where even the table of contents has to be updated line by line, page by page. Something that could have taken seconds now takes hours.
This is what happens when people don’t understand, or don’t want to understand of the tools given to them. Despite clear instructions already included in the template, they decided to go their own way. The reader, of course, ends up tired and annoyed. And yes, this kind of attitude can directly affect marks.
By this stage, students are already adults. They need to be responsible for their own work, their grades, and ultimately, their future. Unfortunately, many only realize the value of discipline and precision after entering the workplace. where sometimes too late.
From my own experience, good documentation habits made a huge difference when I was involved in bid management. Once a project was secured and handed over to the project team, no one came back to ask me questions. Because everything they needed was in the handover documents. That’s something I take pride in.
Not everyone may feel the same way about documentation, but here’s my final advice: follow the instructions given. Use the tools provided. They’re there to help, not to make life harder.
I was on my way to the toilet in P06, IVAT, at noon of 12 September 2025, when someone suddenly called out and chased after me. He asked if I remembered him. Honestly, I didn’t. So I told him so.
Then he explained that he used to be in my class. At first, I thought he had mistaken me for someone else, since I was never a lecturer at UTM. But then he mentioned the microprocessor class, and it finally clicked. I used to help my supervisor take over that class whenever he was unavailable.
He also mentioned a classmate’s name that I remembered clearly, which confirmed it. He told me that he graduated with his degree back in 2018, and now, since 2023, he has been working as a staff member at IVAT, FKE, UTM. What a full circle moment!
He even said he still had my number. I asked him to text me so that we could arrange a proper meet-up later, maybe even with my supervisor, to catch up. He also shared that when he told his old coursemates he met me, they immediately sent their regards.
Before we parted, I asked him to take a selfie with me. Just so I can remember faces better next time. Age has made me realize that I need to document more of these little moments.
Until then, I’ll treasure these surprise encounters. It’s always a joy to reconnect with graduated students and see where life has taken them.
On 28 August 2025, my lab mate asked me how to cook sausages in the oven. He complained that even at maximum temperature, the sausages were still raw while the cheese slices he added on top were already burnt.
I had to explain to him that different foods have different materials and thickness. By logic, the thinner ones (like cheese) will cook much faster compared to something denser (like sausages). Which I have suggested to slice the sausage thinly next time.
I told him to try Googling or even asking ChatGPT for better instructions. Because that’s what I usually do. From there, I tweak the method to suit my own routine. For example, I prefer planning ahead. I’ll pop the sausages in the microwave for 2–3 minutes first, then transfer them into the oven at 150°C for 5–10 minutes.
While the oven works, I take the chance to go to the toilet and perform my Zohor prayer. By the time I’m done, the sausages are perfectly cooked and ready to eat. No waiting, no stress. Just efficient multitasking.
That’s how I like to manage my cooking: plan the time, plan the route, and make sure that when my task is finished, I can enjoy my meal in peace. Creativity and a bit of optimization make all the difference during lunch breaks.
Until then, have fun experimenting with your oven and microwave. You’ll be surprised at how much easier mealtime becomes when you plan it right.
