Okay.. the school holiday season is over and you can almost see it even on the road. The traffic is back to the way it was.. hectic. I have seemed to enjoy the traffic for the last one month with less vehicles around; and less swearing the traffic criminals. Okay.. back to work.
I'm visiting the company's factory on Monday; as this is my first trip, I'm pretty much looking forward to it. ^_^
Weekend is coming.. and lots of appointments to attend.. seems that my ass is gonna be in high temperature this weekend for lots of meetings and discussions.. ^_^
Happy weekend.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Revival
Okay.. it has been quite some time since I've blogged.. Been busy with work, church, etc..
The SAP project is behind schedule in overall, but from my own module, it's going pretty much well. The only drawback is that my PP module is too much dependent on the MM module, which is a bit messy, where the settings of the material master data are not well yet.
So.. I've been doing user manuals, a bit of ABAP programs here and there (and a bit of copy-pasting too.. ^_^).
The youth revival programme's driving me busy.. The music team doesn't really get along too well, brochures and printings are all messed up, and we've got roughly 5 weeks until "the" day.
Had a chat with the king 2 days ago and that gave me a much better feeling after a few months of his absence in the cyber world. I've been really missing the times of the brotherlins in KL.. Hoping that days like that would happen again some time.. some where ^_^
The SAP project is behind schedule in overall, but from my own module, it's going pretty much well. The only drawback is that my PP module is too much dependent on the MM module, which is a bit messy, where the settings of the material master data are not well yet.
So.. I've been doing user manuals, a bit of ABAP programs here and there (and a bit of copy-pasting too.. ^_^).
The youth revival programme's driving me busy.. The music team doesn't really get along too well, brochures and printings are all messed up, and we've got roughly 5 weeks until "the" day.
Had a chat with the king 2 days ago and that gave me a much better feeling after a few months of his absence in the cyber world. I've been really missing the times of the brotherlins in KL.. Hoping that days like that would happen again some time.. some where ^_^
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Vera's sweet 17
Happy birthday my little cousin.. the youngest cousin of mine.. ^_^
Took some pictures in the mall. They gave us some edited version of it but I prefer the original one; looks more natural. Haha..
And a dinner at France @ Cemara with a cake from Yen2's Cia2 with a drawing of (intended-to-be) Vera's face; at least the eyebrows are thick with a dark reddish (and not forgetting the thick) lips. ^_^
Feeling so exhausted today.. Reached home at 10 and gonna do a little more codings at home and I wont be asleep so early..
Took some pictures in the mall. They gave us some edited version of it but I prefer the original one; looks more natural. Haha..
And a dinner at France @ Cemara with a cake from Yen2's Cia2 with a drawing of (intended-to-be) Vera's face; at least the eyebrows are thick with a dark reddish (and not forgetting the thick) lips. ^_^Feeling so exhausted today.. Reached home at 10 and gonna do a little more codings at home and I wont be asleep so early..
Thursday, June 29, 2006
The new family
And now.. we've got another family of four staying with us temporarily. The house is more crowded now, which I kindda like it. ^_^ Having Nico & Nini around us and laughter all over the place.btw, I've got breakfast everyday since their mom is around. Haha.. ^_^
Monday, June 12, 2006
Legacy Systems
I've just had an argument with my IT Coordinator about legacy systems in our company. We've got several islands of automation created with FoxPro and Visual Basic 6.0.
The argument began when he wanted me to help another coleage to debug (or perhaps "clean" the mess of) the old program because of some silly problems.
Personally, I don't like FoxPro very much. Other than it is an old and dying language, I don't see a bright future out of it. And you want me to learn the dying dinasour language? I don't think so.
Some transactions were literally messed up and the IT department is required to get into the database and change some values (like from True to False) in some of it fields, and in often cases, deleting records.
I simply can't understand why such feature was not included into the system during development. We can't just simply debug when a problem occurs, can we? It won't solve the problem at all.
"I'm not gonna learn some dying language that gives me no future... Besides, we're implementing SAP, why would we need this (buggy) system? We're not gonna use it in 2-3 months."
"Don't get things wrong... even SAP system is up, the legacy system is still gonna run. And probably for the next 10 years..."
"Oh.. really? So u expect us (the IT department) to debug and clean the mess everytime problem occurs for the next 10 years? Should I quit my job then?"
Eventually, the IT manager came and rescued the day. He concluded that if we really want to keep the old system, we should probably consider putting it into a more sophisticated environment; redoing it in VB for example.
And there goes another day.. ^_^
The argument began when he wanted me to help another coleage to debug (or perhaps "clean" the mess of) the old program because of some silly problems.
Personally, I don't like FoxPro very much. Other than it is an old and dying language, I don't see a bright future out of it. And you want me to learn the dying dinasour language? I don't think so.
Some transactions were literally messed up and the IT department is required to get into the database and change some values (like from True to False) in some of it fields, and in often cases, deleting records.
I simply can't understand why such feature was not included into the system during development. We can't just simply debug when a problem occurs, can we? It won't solve the problem at all.
"I'm not gonna learn some dying language that gives me no future... Besides, we're implementing SAP, why would we need this (buggy) system? We're not gonna use it in 2-3 months."
"Don't get things wrong... even SAP system is up, the legacy system is still gonna run. And probably for the next 10 years..."
"Oh.. really? So u expect us (the IT department) to debug and clean the mess everytime problem occurs for the next 10 years? Should I quit my job then?"
Eventually, the IT manager came and rescued the day. He concluded that if we really want to keep the old system, we should probably consider putting it into a more sophisticated environment; redoing it in VB for example.
And there goes another day.. ^_^
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Busy weekend
It's been a busy weekend. I had three meetings in a row today at church. But I've been enjoying this so much. Thinking a lot for church, cleaning the mess, making systems, and hopefully bringing order to the organisation.
The first meeting was a two-hours meeting for the August programme by the youth. I'm taking the lead on this. And we've got plenty of challenges to deal with. From the birocracy to technical problems. ^_^ But I believe that we all can grow in this.
Second was the bulletin meeting. I have just joined the bulletin team that was organised a couple of months ago; we're publishing bulletins across the comission unit at church. Lots of planning required in this. But God helps. ^_^
And in the evening, the youth fellowship meeting. Technically, it's the first meeting after the premier. We talked about general programmes, some systems that need to be created, and objectives.
Back at home before 9 pm and I'm calling it a day. ^_^
Another monday is coming tomorrow.. Argh... -_-'
The first meeting was a two-hours meeting for the August programme by the youth. I'm taking the lead on this. And we've got plenty of challenges to deal with. From the birocracy to technical problems. ^_^ But I believe that we all can grow in this.
Second was the bulletin meeting. I have just joined the bulletin team that was organised a couple of months ago; we're publishing bulletins across the comission unit at church. Lots of planning required in this. But God helps. ^_^
And in the evening, the youth fellowship meeting. Technically, it's the first meeting after the premier. We talked about general programmes, some systems that need to be created, and objectives.
Back at home before 9 pm and I'm calling it a day. ^_^
Another monday is coming tomorrow.. Argh... -_-'
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Budi & Vinda
Happy wedding to a lovely couple, friends of many of us, Budi & Vinda. Long way to go eh? ^_^
Anyway.. We all went all the way to Pancur Batu (it's a town for those don't know of it), one and half hour from Binjai (it's variable against the traffic condition)
The Binjai group was kindda noisy of all.. ^_^ It wouldn't be us if not. Hehe..
Reach home before 19:30.. Still got time to relax.. ^_^
Anyway.. We all went all the way to Pancur Batu (it's a town for those don't know of it), one and half hour from Binjai (it's variable against the traffic condition)
The Binjai group was kindda noisy of all.. ^_^ It wouldn't be us if not. Hehe..
Reach home before 19:30.. Still got time to relax.. ^_^
Monday, May 22, 2006
Soe Hok Gie
Not many that know the person Soe Hok Gie (蘇福義), an Indonesian-Chinese university student who gave a lot for his country even at his very young age. (I too just knew this myself)
I've never even actually heard of his name before; moreover that a Chinese in Indonesia really took part in making life better of his country. Too bad he died young (one day before his 27th birthday).
His story is mostly about his personal notes that he wrote since he was 14. The writings was very organised and nice written and reflect his honest conversation with himself. It's so transparent that he didn't think that people would read it at all. If he's still alive in this time, I'm quite sure he would blog and put out his mind to the world.
One of the famous notes he wrote was:
"Nasib terbaik adalah tidak dilahirkan
yang kedua dilahirkan tapi mati muda, dan
yang tersial adalah umur tua. Rasa-rasanya memang begitu.
Bahagialah mereka yang mati muda."
-- Soe Hok Gie: 22 Januari 1962
"The best fate is not being born
second is born but die young, and
the damned is long live. It feels like that.
Be glad for those who die young."
-- Soe Hok Gie: January 22, 1962
Some other articles:
There has been a movie of his story released on 2005 that I haven't watched and plan to watch.
I bought the book online (in which also my first experience buying things online) and had it sent to my office.
I've never even actually heard of his name before; moreover that a Chinese in Indonesia really took part in making life better of his country. Too bad he died young (one day before his 27th birthday).
His story is mostly about his personal notes that he wrote since he was 14. The writings was very organised and nice written and reflect his honest conversation with himself. It's so transparent that he didn't think that people would read it at all. If he's still alive in this time, I'm quite sure he would blog and put out his mind to the world.
One of the famous notes he wrote was:
"Nasib terbaik adalah tidak dilahirkan
yang kedua dilahirkan tapi mati muda, dan
yang tersial adalah umur tua. Rasa-rasanya memang begitu.
Bahagialah mereka yang mati muda."
-- Soe Hok Gie: 22 Januari 1962
"The best fate is not being born
second is born but die young, and
the damned is long live. It feels like that.
Be glad for those who die young."
-- Soe Hok Gie: January 22, 1962
Some other articles:
There has been a movie of his story released on 2005 that I haven't watched and plan to watch.
I bought the book online (in which also my first experience buying things online) and had it sent to my office.
Cubicals
Feel like trying to post up my workplace again from a better camera angle..
It's my workplace with the SAP Frontend on my screen. ^_^
It's my workplace with the SAP Frontend on my screen. ^_^
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Brastagi Trip 2 with Cousins
Weekend is here and what makes it different this time is another trip to Brastagi with cousins. Too bad that Anton can't join us; it would have been really nice if he had joined us.
Anyway.. we stayed at Yen's place, had some BBQ from Sin2's mom (that was great btw ^_^) and relaxing at Mikie Theme Park (not much though, but enjoyed the view).
Tomorrow's another Monday to come with all the hectic days coming along with it.
Anyway.. we stayed at Yen's place, had some BBQ from Sin2's mom (that was great btw ^_^) and relaxing at Mikie Theme Park (not much though, but enjoyed the view).
Tomorrow's another Monday to come with all the hectic days coming along with it.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Weekend...
Weekend is here.. but what makes it special is that this Saturday is a Vesak day, which means holiday (I work half day on Saturdays).. ^_^
The kids of Sunday School were having an event today: Family's Day. I suppose it's becoz of mother's day tomorrow; so Hui was busy for the day and I'm left alone.. However, I've got my dad's computer to fix. He simply wanted to run his Chinese program so I had to get it work.
Tomorrow's mother's day and the youth fellowship is presenting a song "Bunda" where I'm playing before the piano.. Geezz.. I've never been good in front of the congregation in music. I've been embarrassed in front of everyone whenever I play (that was several years back though) and hopefully it won't happen tomorrow. I think I can use another session of practice. ^_^
The youth fellowship was voting for the new member of the youth council; in which the president (it does sound so cool eh? coz it doesn't sound that in Bahasa Indonesia. I just can't find the right word for it. Do suggest me ^_^) of the youth council automatically becomes the member of the church council (cool eh? ^_^). I've got the top score of all.. :-p in which from the past experience that I know, the top score is the best candidate for the head of the youth council. But I know that I can't handle the job with my current work (u know.. SAP project, staying up late, and uncertainty of my schedule) to cope with the church service. So I decided to take the secretary (where they also made me the vice president [another cool terms in which I'm not sure I'm putting it right or not] of the youth council).
The kids of Sunday School were having an event today: Family's Day. I suppose it's becoz of mother's day tomorrow; so Hui was busy for the day and I'm left alone.. However, I've got my dad's computer to fix. He simply wanted to run his Chinese program so I had to get it work.
Tomorrow's mother's day and the youth fellowship is presenting a song "Bunda" where I'm playing before the piano.. Geezz.. I've never been good in front of the congregation in music. I've been embarrassed in front of everyone whenever I play (that was several years back though) and hopefully it won't happen tomorrow. I think I can use another session of practice. ^_^
The youth fellowship was voting for the new member of the youth council; in which the president (it does sound so cool eh? coz it doesn't sound that in Bahasa Indonesia. I just can't find the right word for it. Do suggest me ^_^) of the youth council automatically becomes the member of the church council (cool eh? ^_^). I've got the top score of all.. :-p in which from the past experience that I know, the top score is the best candidate for the head of the youth council. But I know that I can't handle the job with my current work (u know.. SAP project, staying up late, and uncertainty of my schedule) to cope with the church service. So I decided to take the secretary (where they also made me the vice president [another cool terms in which I'm not sure I'm putting it right or not] of the youth council).
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Rainbow
Just want to share this view.. took it with my camera on my way back home from office.. ^_^
I've been seeing rainbows more often lately..
Monday, May 08, 2006
My office space
Snack time is coming and I'll take this chance to take a picture of my partition. It's not too big (1.75 m2) but comfortable enough to work compared to the previous job in Jakarta that gave me so little space.
Today's snack is kindda special. Pasta.. Haha..
Today's snack is kindda special. Pasta.. Haha..
Friday, May 05, 2006
the birthday
Thanks for all of the wishes for all of you; the first of all lovely Hui, Hendy, lovely brother Ric, dad, mom, aq Awi, Rosa, me2 Lie Tjing, Susi, cousin Sien, San "sking", Yulina "kwek", Vinda, little cousin Mei, aq Joni & family, JHH, aq Ata & family (including the little ones ^_^), Erwin, Muen, Eric2, Melina, and many more...
They all do make my day much better.. ^_^
Going for a small dinner celebration with mom, dad, and aq Awi tonite.. Scheduling for a date tomorrow.. ^_^ Weekend is coming... :-D
They all do make my day much better.. ^_^
Going for a small dinner celebration with mom, dad, and aq Awi tonite.. Scheduling for a date tomorrow.. ^_^ Weekend is coming... :-D
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
The Manager is here
The hero is here.. (and lets hope it goes that way)
It is time to do something in this IT department; and the perfect guy for the job is here.. IT Manager. I've been expecting a lot from him; in which I think I can still count on it.
Nice person, low profile, but yet has the extensive knowledge and experience in his field.
And as of this month, the entire team of IT people is bonded for 2 years without being able to quit this company. Lets hope that it goes quick.. ^_^
Me?? I've got 2 sessions of PP Training (one of the SAP module) and less of my IT job. It continues for the next 2 days I think.. Busy days.. ^_^
It is time to do something in this IT department; and the perfect guy for the job is here.. IT Manager. I've been expecting a lot from him; in which I think I can still count on it.
Nice person, low profile, but yet has the extensive knowledge and experience in his field.
And as of this month, the entire team of IT people is bonded for 2 years without being able to quit this company. Lets hope that it goes quick.. ^_^
Me?? I've got 2 sessions of PP Training (one of the SAP module) and less of my IT job. It continues for the next 2 days I think.. Busy days.. ^_^
Rainbow..
A rainbow view in the morning does transform my nightmare sleep into a much better feeling to begin my day. I've been thinking maybe it was God's way to enlighten me for the day. And it works.. I'm looking forward for a beautiful day..
Good morning everyone.. ^_^
Yeah.. not much compared to the grand pictures that got the awards, but this is what I have for today. ^_^
Good morning everyone.. ^_^
Yeah.. not much compared to the grand pictures that got the awards, but this is what I have for today. ^_^
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
The man is back with MY job..
The artist has returned to office with sime adjustment.. One of them is basically my job of system administration and SAP Basis being reassigned to him, and I'm back to SAP functional with some ABAP programming. In which I don't mind of it since I haven't been too concentrated.. Plus.. I've got more things to learn.
Now I'm back to the programming line of my IT career.. I thought it was gonna be administration since I've got the training, etc. It turned out to be quite fun but somehow exhausting (you know.. keep the system up and running all the time thingy.. ^_^)
Anyway.. I'm in one of the funtionals now of Production Planning, not a big one, but good enough to start. ^_^
Now I'm back to the programming line of my IT career.. I thought it was gonna be administration since I've got the training, etc. It turned out to be quite fun but somehow exhausting (you know.. keep the system up and running all the time thingy.. ^_^)
Anyway.. I'm in one of the funtionals now of Production Planning, not a big one, but good enough to start. ^_^
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Hasan's leaving...
I don't know how to say this, but it seems apparent that I'm going to miss another friend who's leaving the office after 2 weeks of work, Hasan. It is indeed a short time, but I still feel bad of this.
A great person he is, that you can see the good personality at the first glance; professional in his field of networking, and the mind to share knowledge to others.
Today is his last day of work.. :-( but we'll keep in touch.. ^_^
Goodluck dude..
A great person he is, that you can see the good personality at the first glance; professional in his field of networking, and the mind to share knowledge to others.
Today is his last day of work.. :-( but we'll keep in touch.. ^_^
Goodluck dude..
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Dysentry and Basis
I've got a dysentry.. and it has been going on for the past 3 weeks. Sure hell of 3 weeks of life eh? So I ended up being so exhausted and weak because of this..
Another dillema is with work; with my current condition (where I'm adviced to have lots of rest) the SAP Basis is coming and going back tomorrow morning. So I don't know if I should stay back for tonight or not (I haven't been doing so for the past 3 days and missed quite a lot of things).
I'll think of that later.. I'll see how long I can stay..
Another dillema is with work; with my current condition (where I'm adviced to have lots of rest) the SAP Basis is coming and going back tomorrow morning. So I don't know if I should stay back for tonight or not (I haven't been doing so for the past 3 days and missed quite a lot of things).
I'll think of that later.. I'll see how long I can stay..
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Installing...
Busy and hectic days are coming.. the ISS guy from KL is here installing SAP on our machine. I think I need to read more of the manuals. Everything is literally there, but too detail (which is good I suppose) and time consuming to read all of them. But eventually, having someone to know detail is better.
Installing SAP is not so easy as it looks.. Problems with this and that comes from the operating system side (in this case, AIX) that we have to configure this and that..
We have no expertise in AIX for sure.. (those 5 days training were obviously nothing compared to a real time issues we're dealing with, but it helps for sure)
I don't think I can make it to stay back at office tonight.. Got an appointment with doctor at 6; don't know what's happening to my stomach.. I had blood in my feces this morning and it shocked the hell out of me.. Time to NOT playing with this anymore.
Installing SAP is not so easy as it looks.. Problems with this and that comes from the operating system side (in this case, AIX) that we have to configure this and that..
We have no expertise in AIX for sure.. (those 5 days training were obviously nothing compared to a real time issues we're dealing with, but it helps for sure)
I don't think I can make it to stay back at office tonight.. Got an appointment with doctor at 6; don't know what's happening to my stomach.. I had blood in my feces this morning and it shocked the hell out of me.. Time to NOT playing with this anymore.
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