Happy 1st anniversary to myself!

On my birthday last year I decided to embrace the world of cyberspace self-glorification by blogging my first entry. And today on my 29th I'm also celebrating a 1st.My how time flies eh?

I set out to share with my readers (im suuure there are thousands upon thousands of them, gitue... ;) ) chronicles of my successful and unsuccessful life. And to a certain extent I think I have achieved that. The highs were definitely high: from meeting Malaysia's #1 Diva to Malaysia's 1st astronaut, from visiting mystical Nepal to urbane Singapore, from quaint little Brunei to sprawling hedonistic Bangkok, from scuba diving with (tiger) sharks in Langkawi to lapping it up luxuriously in Louis Vuitton. And of course the all-to-often ranting and raving about Diesel Diesel Diesel (haha...). There were also some lows (dreams deferred being one of them), but thankfully they are few and far between.

So what's in store for Dieselfreak the next 365 days? Know one knows for sure. But hopefully, with that extra candle on the cake, comes with it the experience and the wisdom to successfully venture forward in the challenge that is life.

SELAMAT HARI JADI

Bristol calling

I recieved something very special in the mail today: my postgraduate prospectus from my old alma mater, the University of Bristol. Browsing through the pamphlets and looking at the pictures brought back many a fond memories back in my undergrad days there. Bliss...

I think i have mentioned this before, one of my broad ambitions for 2008 is to, godwilling, pursue my further studies. I think its about time to undertake this sabbatical, after 5 long years in the Bank. A break from slouching infront of the PC all day would be good, and taking up the semi-urgent lifestyle of a 'mature' student would be even better.

With the prospectus in hand, now begins the process of filling up forms (memo to self: need to order my result transcript) and preparing for scholarship presentations and interviews. Though nothing is set in stone yet, if all goes as planned, i intend to read Msc Economics, Finance & Management back in Bristol. I am also looking to other suitable courses, and in other uni's as well... maybe for a change of scenery i might try and apply the States or Australia.

So watch this space for further developments... fingers crossed Dieselfreak may finally update his latest shopping escapade at either the London, NY or San Fransisco flagship store.

A star is born

So today on my 28th birthday i have decided to explore the uncharted waters of blogdom, my first foray into the world of cyberspace self glorification!

So get ready world, DIESELFREAK has arrived, and he demands your attention!