Initially, as in before i pack my bags and come, i was sort of expecting a boring, no friend, have plenty of alone time to do "self-improvement" kind of life here. Expecting, but unexpectedly, it was only so for the first two days. The colleagues here are kind and friendly. It was quite easy to mix in, as there are a group of them who are humorous and fun and considerate as well. So, every day was really happening even where there aint any activities planned because just the number of people gathered together creates a crowd.
not to forget, the healthy lifestyle here where we're all encouraged to jog in the morning. 6km? no...they talk 10km, 14km, 42km marathon here. so far, i can only run to the waterfront, and even that i need a few stops. but it was fun. i mean, how often do you get to jog with your boss and then let him spend you breakfast and tell you stories from the past like a father. it is indeed quite a unique firm.
as for architecturally, i've never enjoy doing design like this since i left alfa probably. The challenge of finding a solution, creating possibilities, working with a good teammate to brainstorm on ideas, and not to forget to actually be appreciated for the idea proposed. Its simply a great feeling. i like the amount of freedom and trust given to us interns in this firm. love the way they allow us to just go wild and free in design, giving sufficient advice but plenty of room for exploration. well of course, there are also certain boring cad work, but of course, you need to learn technicality in order to make the wild design work. Hence, i'm not complaining.
so, i guess, this runaway was nothing like anything i've expected it to be. God has been great and awesome like He always do, and His plans are definitely greater than anything i can ever hope or dream of. so, i guess, i am in good hands. some alone days to explore? maybe after these batch of interns return to KL by the end of the month. Then probably, i'll have a month to explore. or maybe not.
