Someone once asked me what do I, and everyone in the whole world wants. I answered then, happiness. Everyone wants to be happy. I still think the same now, but my definition of happiness is different. In fact I think everyone’s definition of happiness SHOULD be different. If you’re re-using someone else’s definition, most likely…
It’s easy to forget how far we have come as humanity, in discovering technology. I am reminded sometime when I try to plant something in my quaint garden, where I then decided to google and a product for my problem then appears as a recommended purchase. Being a cheapskate, I would then continue looking for…
In systems Engineering thinking, and more specifically in railway signalling I guess, the term system definition means defining what your product (or system) is going to do. It sets up the case so that when later the product is going through safety case analysis, it is clear what is covered by the design and what…
Recently I went on a training, where some of the trainees and trainer asked how is it feels working with the company I am working with. I said it was okay, as the environment is relaxed and I got to learn a lot. Later they went to say and lavish compliments on the company, saying…
I attended a training recently where it involves a lot of drawings (technical ones) and logics. The trainer was very good as he explained most concepts and misunderstandings with examples and drawings. After answering rows of difficult questions he said, “Good questions. When I closed my eyes while you guys were asking, not because I…
I am thinking of taking a few professional exams this year, and I am deliberating about whether I should be improving my study by buying certain equipment. For example I argue with myself that I can’t read a pdf in my bed since I can’t bring my laptop, so I need to buy an Ipad….
A few months ago, an online post is famous about having her kitchen in almost all white and her appliances from the very expensive brand, SMEG. Among the online comments that I remember was, “How does she manages to keep her kitchen so white?”. I remember because I had the same thought. Turns out, or…
There’s always something to learn from anyone. Travelling half the world, from the south-east of Asia to this west side of Europe, I have learned a lot of new things. It have made me humble as I realize that over the years, all my knowledge and understanding are limited to a certain geographic limitation or…
According to reading material for Institute of Railway Signalling Engineer (IRSE) examination module[1], it says that there are four principle of signalling. They are: I am a bit confused with the word principle, as these doesn’t seem like the main reason why signalling exist. In my view, signalling exists to make money. How? Firstly train…
