Profile #11: Kien Giap

Full name: Low Kien Giap

Position: Secretary General

Major: Marketing/ Commerce

Hometown: Kajang, Selangor

Birth date: 3 September 1988

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

EPL Team of Choice: Manchester United – The Red Devils


This Kajang boy is considered as the wizard of the group. NATO can count on Kien Giap for brilliant (and sometimes just plain rubbish :p) ideas. Fresh but ever-willing to try new things, Kien Giap is also a staunch supporter of NATO’s activities. His very personality, in terms of facial expressions, bodily gestures, voice intonations (and the list goes on), also provide much comic relieve for NATO, so much so that he might just be named Cecilia, NATO’s official mascot… haha…


An independent individual, Kien Giap gets things done the way he wants them to. From early completion of assignments, to solo stints at Celebrity Fitness (not to mention attaining Legend status in Fifa 08), Kien Giap exemplifies the concept of efficient time usage. Also, all Kien Giap needs is that lucky break - to launch him into the direction of that special someone… hehehe…


Perseverance and optimism is the name of the game right now, and Kien Giap is never short of these two characteristics. FA2 F&I & co, get ready for the return of the top scorer…

Bored at home? Nope!

Its been 2 weeks into the summer holidays.. What have the Natorians been up to? Bored to death sitting at home? Apparently not! Here's a brief (and hopefully accurate) update.. haha..

Aaron
Life at Ernst and Young KL has been quite an eye opener.. on his way to becoming a partner soon.. hehehe!

Abigail
Hmm.. Been nudging for new posts on this blog.. Should this post be dedicated to her? haha.. Eh update us la about your activities during the summer..

Bak
Handling entire sections of audit stuff on his own at Deloitte KL! Still has time for solitaire at the office though...

Fei Fei
OSK Securities isn't exactly the dream job.. but with Lik Hang around, everything becomes bearable.. hehe..

Fish
Joined the rat race at Deloitte JB a week earlier than expected.. they really need her expertise..

Kelvin
Earning pocket money to finance his dates? Don't forget DOTA too.. haha..

Kien Giap
Fast on the way back to taking MA and FA2 soon (hehe), he's currently the master of Geo Challenge and Who has the Biggest Brain...

Mun Teng
PriceWaterhouseCoopers KL is known to be real happening.. Mun Teng seems to be enjoying the company of her colleagues, who drive sports cars! :p

Rain
Enjoyed a honeymoon week in KL before heading home?? haha.. JB is just the right place to rest (and diet :p) though..

SK
Brunei: home sweet home! The best place to unwind after a tough sem. Sports.. fishing.. DRIFTING....

Yi Qian
Fighting some germs and viruses lately, a little weight might have been lost. All the better to fit into her new CNY clothes though...

Yixuan
Exercising her iron lady powers at Deloitte JB. Important asset to Deloitte of course.. but caught any big fish yet? hehe..

Yoon
Still in Ampang.. I think.. haha.. Almost time to head back home to Korea for some family bonding time though..

Tribute to a Bruneian

Today, Nato sees the departure of a Bruneian.

When is he departing?
He leaves Malaysian soil for Brunei on the 6th of December 2008, 5.30pm. This is followed by the trip to Australia in February 2009.

Why is he departing?
Heading for the land down under, university life in Adelaide would be a whole new enriching experience. Always a natural talent in IT, there is also more options for him in terms of courses available at the University of South Australia.

How has he prepared for departure?
Cleaning up his room was certainly no joke. Anyone interested in second hand items were free to help themselves though.
A Natorian outing at Quattro, a few sweet dates with Yi Qian, a (profitable?) trip to Genting, a couple of basketball matches, a BBQ Plaza dinner with the guys.. have all helped put him in the right frame of mind to leave Malaysia with little regrets.

What will he be missed for?
His humour.
His carefree and positive attitude.
His (previously) freezing room.
His support for Arsenal FC.
His David Villa hint of a goatee.
His dislike of veggies.
His internet hacking skills.
His monetary services to Nato.
His FIFA, CS, futsal, badminton and pool skills.
His friendship.

Who will continue rooting for him?
A whole bunch of people, but most importantly in this context: all Natorians. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours, in preserving his character and way of thinking, as well as in keeping up the Nato spirit.

Who is he?
He is Lim Seng Kheng.
Nato Treasurer, platlet donor, boyfriend, gay partner,
buddy and friend.

4 Days

It's 3.50am and I can't sleep.

Was thinking about 2 NATOrians who gonna leave us next sem. SK and Yoon...
I cannot imagine going Uni next sem without seeing 2 of them.

Haih..

I got the Exam timetable already. Who wanna know, call/sms/msn/email/skype/cbox/GG me. We have 4 days to party before we start internships.

If before exams, you all cannot make it, nvm. I feel you

If during study break, you all go back hometown, nvm. I feel you

If during summer holidays, you all busy, nvm. I feel you

But these 4 days. Please make it.

They're my best Korean and Brunei friend. (although they're my only Korean and Brunei friend). They're the only 2 people in this universe who visited me when I'm hospitalised. Not being Malaysian didn't deter them from taking public transport. PUTRA LRT, KTM, Bus, Taxi.. you name it, they took it.

SK
Although,
you never combed your hair,
your room is worse than a garbage dump,
you ask me to treat you during every meal,
you can't beat me in dota (unless you see my screen),
you seem to have flu 365 days a year,
you forced me to sleep on your chair,
you gave me a bedsheet as my blanket,
you tried to freeze me to death in your room,
you beat me in chess everytime,
you don't eat veggie,
you don't drink milo,
you never finish your maggi goreng,
you pinched my nipple till it became sore
you ask me go mamak at 4am,
then ask me dota at 6am,
but you've also
bought me a T-shirt for my birthday
accompanied me out everytime I got FFK-ed by chicks
bailed me out when I'm broke
treat me meals when you know I'm hungry but broke,
slept with me in the car when I got fever from clubbing,
managed to beat me in FIFA 1 year after losing 7-1,
let me sleep in your room when I'm lost and alone,
accompanied me to study law till 4am
watched MU vs Barcelona with me when you hated both teams,
broked the door and helped me find my wallet when I left it at LT1,
traveled all the way to visit me in the hospital,
ever willing to club with me,
or mamak with me,
or dota with me,
or anything for that matter
passed me the ball for me to score in futsal (*latest*)
i think its getting too gay already..stop first..

Yoon,
First time we met, was at the Genting, during the trip Ms Alice conned us.
You were in my group. I chose you as the leader. Haha.
At that time, I thought you cannot speak English. But I spotted your talent when you taught me how to balance bottles while running. Stupid game it was, anyway.
You visited me in the hospital, I won't forget that.
You the only player who can consistently whip me in FIFA..
Your heart is the purest in NATO.
Despite certain conflicts amongst us NATOrians, you seemed oblivious to it all.
Despite knowing 2-3 NATOrians treated you like..... yet you still love us all.
I seem to write more about SK compared to you. Hahaha. But I still love you.
You embody the true NATOrian spirit


It's 4.21am now.

I still can't sleep.

Quattro

NATOrians!

As I was doing my CPL, and after a whole week of FA2 block lectures, I was feeling worn out by studies. But then I realised,

It's that time of the sem again! Where we have our final outing right after all our assignments and before our final preparations for our exams!

We had Eye of Malaysia, Club 7 in Sem 1
We had Click 5 @ Genting in Sem 2

So this sem, I think it's been awhile/never since NATOrians ever been to downtown KL, so I suggest we go to

CLUB QUATTRO

It's a 4-in-1 Lounge, Restaurant, Bar and Club at Avenue K, opposite KLCC.

[ Spring Lounge ]

Temp : +21ºC
Climate : Cooling breeze and occasional rain
Feal : Live performances by bands, comedians, etc.

Find your comfort zone... Relax and lounge amidst the bounce of live music in a swanky ambience where the weather could be clear one minute or raining (indoors) the next. Park yourself at the stunning 'Aquarium Bar' (yes, the bar is actually made of real aquariums with live fish) if you're one who likes his/her drinks served fast and furious, with a bit of flair.

[ Summer Restaurant ]

Temp : +26ºC
Climate : Sunny
Feat : Cozy alfresco seating with view of KLCC Petronas Twin Towers

It's hot in KL all year round, so get some shade & slip on your summer best and cool off at Quattro's alfresco-styled eatery. While you're at it, dig into delightful Western and Asian fusion cuisine as you take in the magnificent view of KLCC and the Petronas Twin Towers.

[ Autumn Club ]

Temp : +18ºC
Climate : Windy
Feat : The longest bar in KL and entertainment provided by local and international DJ's

The art of clubbing just went up a notch. Spanning a whopping 6,000 square feet, this colossal Japanese-themed club is the first of its kind in Malaysia. Autumn has all the elements to give you an unforgettable night out! Let the venerable guest DJs, both local and international, to drop the most infectious tunes and allow the ‘geishas’ to placate the driest of throats.

[ Winter Bar ]

Temp : Main room @ around +10ºC; Snowing room @ -5ºC
Climate : Mostly chilly with occasional snow
Feat : DJ's accompanied by live performers

When it snows, it blows, but not at the Winter Bar. Sure, the thermostats fluctuate and may drop to an all-time low. The temperatures vary: at approximately +8ºC to +10ºC in the main room to around -5ºC in the snowing room. At the Winter Bar, everyone gets a reason to dress up and be seen in (literally) the coolest bar in the city.

NATOrians, at the end of this sem, we may not have time to have fun, as some of us have to start our internships early, AND, as we all know, 2 NATOrians will be leaving us at the end of the year. We might not get many more opportunities to enjoy ourselves in a group anymore.

So I plead to you, lose your indecisiveness, lose your inhibitions, lose your conservatism, and lets have fun!

Remembering the good times...

Hey Natorians!

After visiting our blog the other day, Ms Suh Zean commented on how interesting our lives seem to be. And she's right! Try browsing through our older posts; you'll be pleasantly reminded that we Natorians are really quite happening! Hehe. Keep up the good work everyone! By the time we graduate, our blog will surely be the envy of everyone... :)

Here are just a few snapshots to refresh your memory..

Ice Cream Fund Raising Event Review

It took 3 days eventually, plus a temporary freezer and last minute home deliveries by MrBak, but NATOrians can truly be proud of themselves, as we manage to completely sell all our ice creams and raise as much funds as we could for our special NATOrian.

Credit's due when it's due.

Special thanks to Vincent Koay, who generously donated RM6000 plus worth of Walls ice creams, arranging and bearing the cost of the ice cream's delivery and the freezer rental, plus lending us your magical voice from you and your band.

Imagine that.

RM 6000 worth of ice creams!

Thank you Mr. Janaronson from the ECA in making sure we had all the equipment needed for that 3 days, plus publishing our flyers and posters.

Ms Suhzean, for her guidance, ideas and advice, and without her, this event wouldn't have happened at all.

Thank you genereous lecturers who bought a huge amount of ice creams, and on top of that, contributed a whole lot more as donation.

Thank you, to friends and students, who bought the ice creams and willingly contributed their change as donations. Every ice cream did make a difference =)


Before the event
We had a week's break before the big day, but posters and banners designed by Aaron was already put up all over TBS and Main Campus. Meanwhile, the online promotion received good response via Facebook and blogs.

2 Days before the big day, we had a lunch-till-dinner meeting at Old Town, to finalise our preparations, with full attendance despite the hangover from the previous night at Laundry

Day 1
1000 Flyers were distributed by Bak, Aaron, Qian, Fish, Mun Teng, Rain, Abigail at the ADP building, TBS, and TUCMC to create awareness
Making the final arrangements


Aaron, making the deliveries to the lecturers who had pre-ordered

Bak, Xuan, Fish, Mun Teng, Fei Fei and Kelvin were at TBS the first day, while Aaron, Qian, SK, Yoon, Rain and Abigail were at TUCMC


Hundreds of people queueing up to buy ice creams at lunch time

MrBak, the emcee, attracting customers

At TUC Main Campus

After a long day, all of us were exhausted and hungry, having skipped lunch

Which explains the funny expressions. Lol


Day 2
The 2 teams swap places, as we look forward to raise more funds.

MrBak appealing to the public again, albeit with less efffectiveness compared to TBS..

Unfortunately, it rained both days, but the storm on the 2nd day was accompanied with strong winds, causing the team at TUCMC to abandon ship midway, after having our PA System, a freezer, and Bak's laptop charger soaked in the rain. We had to hold on to the canopy to prevent it from being blown away by the wind.

Thankfully, Aaron came to the rescue and drove us back to TBS. Even at TBS, the rain caused a lot of disruptions as well.

Using the board as protection from the unforgiving rain

We are deeply touched by the generosity and kindness displayed by a huge huge majority of the students. Sad to say, however, there are one or two sampah masyarakat from TUC Main Campus who chose to be snobbish, arrogant, and worse still, there are those who probably do not value life or clearly wasn't educated well by their parents. I won't wanna curse them here. We believe what goes around comes around, and to those who have contributed, no matter RM1 or RM100, you know you've done a good deed.

With love