Sunday, July 02, 2006

Summary of Events

June 21, Wednesday – I went for my first interview in Dell, for the Database Analyst position. They called me up early in the morning and scheduled the interview to be held in the afternoon. I was not feeling well on that day, having a sore throat, running nose and a slight fever. I was not prepared and did not hold much hope for that reason.

June 22, Thursday – I went to Informatics at around 12pm for my Microsoft 72-228 paper on Microsoft SQL Server 2000. I did not pass on the first attempt. Luckily the second exam is free due to the promotion.

June 23, Friday – I received a call from Dell. I got the position! It was a surprise! I did not expect to hear such news from them so soon. Christine, Kim Sheng, Khim Foong, Wei Yau and I departed to Chia Chia’s birthday party in Alor Setar, Kedah at around 6pm. The party was not held at her house as expected, but in a restaurant called Swiss Garden. It was a buffet dinner with karaoke. She only invited several friends and relatives. The INTI gang were enjoying themselves with the karaoke. We reached Penang at around 1+pm.

June 28, Wednesday – I went for my second exam on Microsoft SQL Server 2000. I passed this time!

June 30, Friday – Hui Shan arrived in Penang in the morning. She will be working in Penang starting next month. She stayed in my place for 2 days before Ah Khai arrive. Jin and Thai Sin came to Penang on the same day. Jin was here for his Microsoft SQL Server 2000 exam. Thai Sin and he departed back on the same day.

July 1, Saturday – Hui Shan and I went to MATTA Fair, a traveling fair held in PISA. There was a huge crowd and there are many booths. Some of the offers are really cheap. I wish that I have more holidays now. Looks like I can just write down several destinations of my interest and aim for those packages next year.