Day 41: Departure

25th July

I arrived late at work today as I had to make an appointment with the doctor foremost. I was sick but was reluctant to obtain a sick leave as today would be my last day. I came into office today prepared to tackle my final task at aaza.

• Look into Office Library
• Look into Bukit Tunku
• Progress Report
• Farewell salute

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Office Library

As today was my final day at aaza, I set out to accomplish what I have been assigned to do since the very first day. It was obvious that I would not be able to complete this task but hopefully I would be able to reduce the burden of filing the catalogs after I leave. I started labeling necessary folders following different categories and made sure the labeling was colored to keep things more organized. However, due to the unnecessary system I have prolonged the task even further and ended up going home without accomplishing much.

Bukit Tunku Project

Finally I was assigned to work on some photoshop work. Mr. Azhar would be presenting some designs and requested for a nice colored drawing. I managed to pick up a few tricks from Wafie and will probably find it useful in the future.

Progress Report

I presented my progress report and timesheet marking the end of my final day at aaza. Going through the report, Mr. Azhar realized that I had indeed partaken in a great number of projects. Small talk came right after. Finally he presented me with my check with an added bonus of RM100 from the contract. We shook hands a few times before I finally walked out of his office.

Farewell salute

My farewell was a short and brief one since it was a small firm. Got a present from my colleagues unwrapped even till now, shook hands with everyone and exchanged information.

End of Day 41

Day 40: Farewell lunch

24th July

As I entered into the office, I comfortably sat on Hady’s seat again as I heard news that he extended his sick leave.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Progress Report
• Farewell lunch

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Bukit Tunku Project

I started work past noon on the project and only updated the bathroom layout plans. The layering on the project was a little out of place and with Amir’s help I managed to correct part of it before it was time to go home.

Progress Report

I spent half of the day working on the progress report which was supposed to be presented today but Mr. Azhar left home from work earlier than I had expected. Therefore, I assume the report presentation would be held tomorrow.

Farewell lunch

Mr. Azhar treated us to chicken rice in a stall nearby the firm. Not bad a choice. We had small talks and laughs. I am grateful indeed for the free treat. We had chicken rice, some add-ons and fruits.

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Honestly I feel heavy hearted as tomorrow will be my last day at the firm. I can proudly claim my first ever working experience is great.

End of Day 40

Day 39: Computer upgrade

23rd July

Arrived at work and found out that Hady applied for sick leave today. That means I get to use his computer; a faster, bigger, better and slimmer computer. In an unrelated matter, my thumb drive is at home plugged into my CPU . . . which means I have to redo what was needed today from what had been done yesterday.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Office library

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Bukit Tunku Project

Since I left my thumb drive back home, I had to redo the M&E and piping layout for the Bukit Tunku project. The ordeal lasted till noon and the task was completed. After lunch break, there were multiple printing errors and that took up till about 1500.

Office library

I continued on the office library’s filing system after the Bukit Tunku Project. Not much time was spent on this task however as it was boring . . . obviously.

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I made a prank call to Hady today with my spare phone. It worked well which means; I am a professional prank caller and . . . I am so screwed tomorrow. Mr. Azhar requested for a report for the past two months tomorrow. That makes two times the screwness I am about to experience.

End of Day 39

Day 38: Office boy

22nd July

Learned my lesson from the previous day and brought coins worth three days of parking. After I paid for my parking, I set my alarm timer and slept. Woke up a few minutes later; a minute before the alarm rang.

• Look into Amin Rafie Project
• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Office Library

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Amin Rafie Project

I started the day by tracing demolished lines on the submission drawings. The process took up some time as drawings were small and I wanted a thorough job. I stopped at the third set of drawings and was requested to work on another project instead which was deemed more urgent.

Bukit Tunku Project

Spent my time with the M&E layout on this project. Determining the position of the switches, telephone lines, astro lines, mechanical ventilation and lightings. This is to ensure that the client would be satisfied with the positioning before construction works start.

Office Library

Ever since I entered this firm, I was told that I was supposed to work on the filing of the office library. It never happened until today as Mr. Azhar realized that I am ending training this week. I had to look up our library with tonnes of brochures and sort them out according to specific components. The library is huge and I probably will be continuing this task tomorrow. . .

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Working on the office library's filing system was not exactly the ending I had in mind in this firm but someone has to do it. Besides working on the library, I made drinks for everyone; to be more precise, I made a drink and filled a jug therefore accessible to anyone who wants to drink sweet 'Rosella'.

End of Day 38

Day 37: Human virus

21st July

I forgot to grab coins one the way to work thus panic ensured me when I arrive at work only to rely on the small change in my car. FORTUNATELY, I had just enough; not a cent to more or less. Thank the heavens. . .

• Look into Kota Damansara Project
• Look into Amin Rafie Project

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Kota Damansara Project

I started working on the As-Built drawings assigned to me by Mr. Azhar. As I managed to get an hours work done, the computer failed me and shut down without prior warning. It was early and I thought I could redo what I did, I did just that. After completing what I did earlier, I progressed further when the computer failed me again. It was different this time however as the computer was stuck at blurred screen. I restarted and decided to work on it one last time. The outcome was the same as I progressed further then I had previously.

Amin Rafie Project

I started manual rendering the Amin Rafie Project drawings required for submission. The ammount of work on this is nothing compared to Tayton View Project so I just let my hand do the working while my mouth was elsewhere doing something else.

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After numerous failed attempts do work on the Kota Damansara Project, I decided to walk around the office on idle mode. I came across Amir working and decided to help him issue a letter. I had writers block and decided to use the main server to access the internet. I somehow managed to completely wipe out the internet access in the office without touching anything relevant. Amir spent a few minutes trying to get the world wide web back into our hands. It seems I can infect a computer by just a mere touch; my computer is on its worse case of lagging since the history of mankind, Amir's computer has slowed down drastically till opening Adobe Photoshop takes almost thirty minutes, Hady's computer is infected but does not show signs yet and the main server's internet access is gone. . . which means OUR internet access.

End of Day 37

Day 36: Half day

18th July

As I walked into the office today, Mr. Azhar asked if I knew of any printing shop in the vicinity of his office. The spur of the question was prior to me showing him of Win’s Art.

• Look into Amin Rafie Project
• Look into Kota Damansara Project

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Amin Rafie Project

Slight amendments to the 3D model by introducing a window to a walkway which I had missed out. I then had to print an image for certain angles which would be presented to the client.

Kota Damansara Project

I did not immediately start on the project instead I used up my time searching for the approved drawing and As-Built drawings. Mr. Azhar gave me brief instructions on the project.

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I will only be working half day today. Time was short and the changes I did on the Amin Rafie Project were instantaneously. As for the Kota Damansara Project, I did not start as with the short amount of time I wouldn’t be able to complete much. So I spent my time drinking water, making coffee (for myself), starting up the printer which was acting weird and disturbing my colleagues. Hady found out I had used his account to randomly add friends while he was not away yesterday and using his account to hunt for potential female/ gay friends.

End of Day 36

Day 35: My boss is cool

17th July

I got my guitar into the office today as I haven’t been practicing for a week and there’s a lesson after work. I had planned to practice during break hour and free time.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Look into Kota Damansara Project

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Bukit Tunku Project

Although I have completed my design proposals, I have yet to present them to Mr. Azhar the day before. Today I presented the designs and he returned a few comments and amendments I should work on. I keep reminding myself that no initial designs will ever be accepted and constant changes in the field are bound to happen. A proposed metal railing was then substituted with a timber rail for the balcony area.

Kota Damansara Project

As from the inspection the day before, I had noted a few changes compared to the site and approved drawings. Apparently this process is to determine As-Built. Before I complete training I would have to work on the As-Built drawings on the project. This would involve constant traveling to the site and the office and possible lack of sleep. Today I spent time searching for the latest drawings on the project which I could use.

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My boss saw my guitar case today and asked if it was mine. One thing led to the other and he had a go with my guitar. Surprisingly, he was awesomely good compared to anyone I’ve seen. His rhythm, timing and composure were great. It did not take long for me to admire the man even more. He had a few laughs of his own then started to resume work.

End of Day 35

Day 34: Captain Azlan

16th July

Did not have the willpower to wake up as usual and ended up leaving the house later than usual thus losing my common parking spot.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Look into Kota Damansara Project
• Kota Damansara Site Visit

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Bukit Tunku Project

I managed to complete the design proposals today after working on it for several hours. As I completed it, Amir had asked me to print a few drawings as requested from Mr. Azhar. There were a few problems with the layering which was discovered after the drawings were printed out. Amir amended the problems while I watched.

Kota Damansara Project/ Site Visit

There was a site visit for the Kota Damansara site visit today as part of the As-Built procedure. A procedure where the architect unofficially inspects the building to determine if it is built according to the drawings and the changes on-site compared to the drawings. Before leaving for the site visit, I was required to print an A3 sized drawings on the project. Because I couldn’t find the latest drawings among the numerous drawings in the computer, I ended up having to carry along the only hardcopy of the project to site. At site, I was required to do the inspection instead. The client and Mr. Azhar left early for a coffee break while I continued inspecting the house. During inspections I had total control over the situation as I was the only ‘architect’ there and thus my position was the highest compared to the contractor and the worker.

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As I completed inspections of the house, it was already 1600. I was given prior permission to leave early after the site visit. There I stood in a dilemma either to return to office or to bum at the nearest shopping mall; The Curve. The choice was obvious; I went to The Curve and slept.

End of Day 34

Day 33: Rejection

15th July

Apparently almost everyone had take-out from the stall in front of my office today for breakfast, including me.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Look into Amin Rafie Project

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Bukit Tunku Project

I resumed work on the deco designs coming up with three proposals of my own. It was when I was working halfway on my third design proposal that Mr. Azhar came over and had a disapproving look upon setting sights on my design. He came up with two proposals of his own right after and I had to follow it up with a 3D model. The designing of the art deco took up loads of my time with maximum rejection.

Amin Rafie Project

I was brought back into this project temporarily to make some changes to the columns upon request from the client. The initial change looked weird and Mr. Azhar came up with another design idea for me to amend in Sketch Up.

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Dead tired today but didn’t manage to take a quick nap as Mr. Azhar left office later then usual today. Numerous rejection on the Bukit Tunku Project killed my mood a little today but it would probably be looking like this in the working world, so better be prepared now.

End of Day 33

Day 32: Gold card member

14th July

The traffic congestion today was at its worst. As I heard over the radio station, a few roads within KL were blocked causing a chain effect leading to the biggest obstruction I have ever experienced. I arrived at workplace an hour late and it was raining. Not a very good sign if you are superstitious.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Company Lunch

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Bukit Tunku Project

I continued working on the Bukit Tunku Project. I came up with an idea of using a design similar to Ar. Bjarke Ingel of tiles to produce an image from afar. A second proposal was to create a scenic structural landscape using tiles. However, I was told to produce working drawings for the ideas to be presented to the contractor and a 3D model for the client. As the computer was not being cooperative, I had numerous delays and lost the mood to continue working.

Company Lunch

We had a company lunch today initiated by me. I wanted something we could do together and talk while everyone is around. Therefore I suggested pizza and with the gold card from Domino’s, large scale food purchasing became less of a burden. I told every one of my plans including the boss and the mood suddenly became much more cheerful today. When lunch time came, I brought the food into the meeting room and all seven of us sat down and enjoyed four different pizzas, garlic bread, BBQ chicken and gas drinks. All of us enjoyed ourselves and talked crap and joked throughout the meal.

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It’s another two weeks to go before I finish my training and Mr. Azhar is already talking about holding a company lunch for my farewell. The others were more interested in the traditional farewell bash instead and were still holding talks on that. Mr. Azhar’s car was in the workshop due to suspension problems and I sent him to the workshop. On the way I introduced him to Win’s Art and he was overjoyed to find a shop so close to his firm. As I got back to the office, I started my recently acquired favorite activity in the office; sleep.

End of Day 32

Day 31: Road trip

11th July

As usual I arrived at work early and wanted to begin my routine task of reading. To my horror I couldn’t find my book along with my ten dollar Russian currency bookmark. When I got into my office, I found my book . . . lying beside the keyboard.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Look into Tayton View Project
• Road trip

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Bukit Tunku Project

Resuming from where I left off previously, I continued the art deco designs which still lags the computer. Although not as heavy as the previous day but it managed to keep me at bay. In the end, I decided to shift my attention to the Koi pond which is less of a burden to the computer. After completing the pond area, I changed my interest back to the designs. I decided to hold that area and focus on it at home as it takes much less a time to work on a design from home.

Tayton View Project

The lagging on the computer while I was working on the Bukit Tunku Project became unbearable and I decided to do something more productive. After touching up on the final rendering for the submission drawings, I was done.

Road Trip

I did not want to start on the designs for the Bukit Tunku Project as the lag would just make it pointless. As I was walking around in the office, I overheard a conversation among my colleagues. They needed to get some submission drawings printed as soon as possible. I offered to drive over to the shop and get the drawings as I was itching to get out of the office. I used Amir’s car. Traveling with a car other then your own with the freedom to drive as fast and as dangerously as possible was great.

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End of Day 31

Day 30: Two down, three to go

10th July

I missed breakfast again and had to get food at the stall in front of my office. As I was walking towards the office, I saw Amir and we entered together.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Look into Tayton View Project

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Bukit Tunku Project

The 3D model I worked on earlier was becoming more of a burden to the computer then I had imagined. However, I continued to ignore the lag and resumed work like any other day. I started into building up a few designs and pasted the repeated patterns to produce an art deco. After two hours of working on the project, the computer started to lag. It was quite common for my computer to lag for a prolong period of time so I decided to wait it out. Thirty minutes later and it was still lagging. An hour later and no change at all. Two hours later and. . .

Tayton View Project

Tired of waiting for my computer to recover, I started manually rendering submission drawings for this project. As I got onto the fine print, I had to use the color pencils instead and worked my way until the day ended.

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Apparently, Amir’s computer also had technical difficulties therefore he could not get anything done. He spent the entire day breathing down someone else’s back.

End of Day 30

Day 29: Low battery

9th July

The past few days had been hectic and I think I’ve almost reached my limit. As soon as I got up from bed, I was dead tired as though I did a hundred pushups on the spot. I drove to office feeling tired and sleepy and upon arrival, I slept in the car. Woke up soon after, went into the office and resumed work despairingly.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project

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Bukit Tunku Project

Started work on the construction drawings. The changes were minimal but consumed a lot of time as the construction drawings were hard to read. Once the drawings here amended, I resumed design proposals for Spanish/ Malay styled deco. I started the designs on AutoCAD and after coming up with two designs which I am not proud of, I imported the file into Sketch Up and started patching things up into a 3D model.

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After lunch hour my boss did not return to the office as he had a meeting on the Kota Damansara Project which he was supposed to bring me along. I guess he saw me occupied, tired and moody and decided not to. I worked on the Bukit Tunku Project until I could not work anymore and decided to sleep instead. Yes, you heard me right. I shamelessly slept at the entrance of the office where there was a comfortable couch; in full view of all my colleagues, secretary and possible clients. Work hour ended and my colleagues woke me up, I was still tired and doubtful if I could drive.

End of Day 29

Day 28: Overload

8th July

I woke up and it was pouring heavily outside. Not the perfect start to a day as I missed my breakfast and got soaked in the rain. As I reached my office, I remembered the stall by the road which my boss recommended. It was tasted good yet too much oil in every single dish

• Look into Amin Rafie Project
• Look into Bukit Tunku Project

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Amin Rafie Project

Amendments on the pre-existing building for the Amin Rafie Project came underway. The drawings were about completed so I didn’t have much to do except changes to produce a drawing worth submitting. Soon after completing the drawings, I saved the file to which will be passed on to Jafirul for compilation tomorrow.

Bukit Tunku Project

After a meeting with the client, Mr. Azhar informed me of a few changes which he would like me to get started on soon after I’m done with the Amin Rafie Project. The amendments included an additional design to the handrail, window changes and the decorative elements on the retaining wall. I did not manage to complete the design changes on the retaining wall and was interrupted do make some drawing changes to the plan and elevations of the project.

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Mr. Azhar came over while I was working on the Amin Rafie Project and notified me that the site visit is postponed to tomorrow.

End of Day 28

Day 27: Progress Report

7th July

Today was just going to be another day, except for the matter that I had to prepare a report and present it to Mr. Azhar by 1700 today. As I entered the office, I presented Mr. Azhar with a stack of brochures I got from ArhiDex which he might find helpful in updating his library.

• Look into Amin Rafie Project
• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Progress Report

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Amin Rafie Project

I browsed through the current status of the Amin Rafie Project as soon as I sat on the chair. What was left for me to do on the Amin Rafie Project is to complete the drawings to the pre-existing building. In the process of the drawings, Amir pointed out a few errors in the drawings and I set out to amend them. By the end of the day, the drawings were complete and I had to print them out for further inspection before submission.

Bukit Tunku Project

As I was working on the Amin Rafie Project, Mr. Azhar came over to me and notified me of the few design changes which I was required to work on before the weekend. The client wanted the windows changed to a certain design and I had to input some floral designs into the 3D model before presenting to the client.

Progress Report

The discussion with Mr. Azhar regarding my progress in the firm was held today after numerous delays on my part. The ‘report’, was a method used by Mr. Azhar to calculate the productivity of his employees; a time sheet stating the hours spent on a project. As we went through the time sheet, Mr. Azhar mentioned more responsibilities and involvement on a few projects which includes discussion with a structural engineer, inquiry to manufacturers, layout on site and material allocation for the UM Project. Besides that, Mr. Azhar talked about the industry and much more which made me feel almost like a family the firm.

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My colleagues are starting to mark their calendars for my departure from the firm. It was not a farewell party they were planning but the traditional ‘bash the leaver’ party. The day went smoothly with us concentrating on our projects, however there were occasionally talks on torture methods they could try out on me. Out of pity they gave me a choice; treat them to lunch or receive the traditional ‘bash the leaver’ event. I choose the latter choice.

End of Day 27

Day 26: Discovery

3rd July

I had just found out that one of my acquaintance is working in the same area as I am. With haste I set a date. It would be refreshing to spend my lunch break with friend in the same vicinity for once in a while. It has been six weeks since I started working at aaza and it I have had the same company for lunch ever since.

• Look into Bukit Tunku
• Look into Amin Rafie

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Bukit Tunku Project

The scheduled meeting with the client was brought forward to noon which gave me approximately an hours notice before Mr. Azhar would require my work. I had to rush on the numerous design changes before then in the short time span. I managed to complete and print the task on time and handed it over to Mr. Azhar.

Amin Rafie Project

I started the pre-existing building plans as soon as Amir told me my previous drawing lacked details and pointed out the errors I made. After going through the changes I would have to amend, I started work immediately. Before I left the office, I saved the file on the desktop just in case Jafirul or Amir would need the file; although not completed yet.

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Since I did not join my colleagues for lunch due to a prior engagement, they started being suspicious and inspected every inch of me. They asked numerous questions and pointed every irregularity on my appearances. So basically the joke of the day was my rendezvous with a certain someone until the bigger joke of the day came; almost all of our active project will meet the deadline in less then 48 hours. The timing was perfect when Mr. Azhar mentioned it, he told my colleagues when there was an hour left before closing time. Therefore:

Deadline = Saturday
Remaining time = 1 hour (Thursday) + 8 hours (Friday)
Active projects = Amin Rafie + Tayton View + UM + Getmara

The outcome would not in anyway look good as none of the projects were fully prepared for a submission. After the boss left, a series of jokes came from part of their frustration.

End of Day 26

Day 25: Rush

2nd July

Was walking to the office when I saw Jafirul. He got a new MP3 headset. Now he won't be needing mine.

• Look into Bukit Tunku Project
• Look into Amin Rafie Project
• Look into Tayton View Project

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Bukit Tunku Project

I was given the task of designing the balcony area of the master bedroom which will include a walkway and a Koi fish pond. The designs were simple as I referred to a detailed section drawing of another project. Besides that, an area surrounding the ground floor needed some design touch up. The design were to sit on a retaining wall therefore I added pebble slabs for the proposed design.

Amin Rafie Project

Minor change to the porch area. The client wanted the roof to span quite a distance therefore I had to amend the 3D model and added columns to support the new length. There were changes to the doors as well which involves removing a couple of frames.

Tayton View Project

Started working on the submission drawings again. Not much needed to be done from where I left off therefore I managed to finish up my part fast.

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As I was working on the Tayton View Project, Amir and Jafirul encouraged me to take my sweet time and work at the slowest pace I could ever achieve. I should know why, they wanted to relax and color at the expense of delaying submission. Mr. Azhar came over to tell me that the meeting with the client was brought forward by one day which means I have to work a day faster then what I originally planned.

End of Day 25

Day 24: Post payday syndrome

1st July

As I entered the office, my colleagues were deciding how they could spend their wages. They did ask me how much I had left as well since they knew I spent a huge portion of mine on books the previous day.

• Look into Amin Rafie Project

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Amin Rafie Project

I started by building up elevation drawings for the pre-existing building which will soon be demolished but is still needed for the submission stage. As I completed the drawings, I moved on to the 3D model which had changes to be made from the previous day. I mended the windows according to Mr. Azhar's specifications and later did the layout for the building.

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The post payday syndrome continued until lunch hour. As we got out of the office, my colleagues had a sudden desire to have something different for lunch. We went around in circles asking each other for suggestions but remained standing on the walkway for a couple of minutes. Finally they decided on KFC (there goes my pledge of avoiding fast food for the entire semester break). When we got back to the office, work proceeded as usual until the boss left. My colleagues went on a partial rampage and started playing hide and seek, robber and cop and shooting invisible bullets at each other much to my amusement, they were exactly like little children .

End of Day 24

PS: I have no choice but to complete my report by Thursday since the boss wants to look at it before this weekend

Day 23: Payday

30th June

Started the day with music and newspapers. As I got into the office, my colleagues were having their EURO 2008 result talk.

• Look into Amin Rafie Project
• Look into Tayton View Project
• Payday

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Amin Rafie Project

I had to produce a roof plan drawing for the pre-existing building and will work on the elevation drawings tomorrow. As for the 3D model, there will be more changes which I will have to amend tomorrow following Mr. Azhar's instructions.

Tayton View Project

I spent almost the entire day manually rendering several sheets for the submission drawings. I will be continuing from where I left off tomorrow.

Payday

I got my first paycheck today and after the boss left the office, I immediately rushed to a bookstore I visited earlier and purchased books I was interested in which I did not have enough money a couple of hours ago. I now truly understand the power of payday; with money comes great responsibilities.

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Payday was once again as fun as the first time. My colleagues got half pay again and things started to get hectic as soon as the boss left the office. I had my own fun too. I managed to copy every single song from every single colleague at my firm. Quite an accomplishment.

End of Day 23

Day 22: The musical

27th June

I brought my guitar to work today as to burn time during the Friday prayers. Ended up sitting in my car practicing for an hour while waiting for someone to open up the office

• Look into Amin Rafie Project

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Amin Rafie Project

Addition to the boundary walls and made screen shots. Jafirul made changes of his own and I will have to amend my 3D model to compliment his changes.

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Amir came up with a brilliant plan to con our colleagues as he saw my guitar. We made it as though he gave me the guitar instead of it being mine. Everyone was fooled. The boss was out almost the whole day and my colleagues took turns playing the guitar as well. They can play well and I enjoyed their humor and various range of songs. It was like campfire.

End of Day 22