~ BTEC 1982 to 1985 ~
It was in 1982 that I met these beautiful ladies and finished our BTEC at MTSSR in 1985. Many years have gone by and I didn't realised that we had become close friends. I have never met these ladies before as I was from diffeent school while some of them knew one another already either from the same school or from work. We were the first batch taking this sponsorship. There were 5 males and 10 females taking this course at the porta cabin at HLD training center. There were three tutors i.e. one lady by the name of Elisabeth and the other two are male (Russel & Bert). We had so much memories at that porta cabin. Now the porta cabin is no longer there.
The 2nd year, only 6 of the ladies continued to MTSSR in Muara, while the others went back to work to various departments in the company. That was in 1983, I met a new entrant from our company Hjh S. We were all under sponsorship i.e. we are working ladies and studying at the same time. I didn't realise that my friendships with these ladies would last till now. The other 5 entrants were from Gov't sponsorship. You can say it felt awkward as we were from different district and they were from other districts. Dialect and culture differences.
Lunch time was scarry in the first place. We decided not to go to the hall. But when the principal found out, he said we were snobs! In fact we dredded to go to the hall for lunch as we felt all eyes were on us due to we dressed differently. We are working ladies!! Though at a young age in our 20's, but we are matured working ladies having resposibilites.
I stayed with S & Hjh S at S's cousin flat (who is single during that time). That was our home for 2 years. We were blessed as we didn't pay for rent & utilities either. We just make sure to take good care of it and keep it clean.
As for transport, S's will pick us up and every Thursday we went home. Sunday we made a day trip to MTSSR. I think this place has turned into a one of the polytechnic/university in the country.
Looking back, memories come back reminding me how fortunate my life has been all these time. Thank you Allah who has always been there for me and my families. Please grant me, my families and all my friends to be in the right path. Aamiin.
signing off......
The 2nd year, only 6 of the ladies continued to MTSSR in Muara, while the others went back to work to various departments in the company. That was in 1983, I met a new entrant from our company Hjh S. We were all under sponsorship i.e. we are working ladies and studying at the same time. I didn't realise that my friendships with these ladies would last till now. The other 5 entrants were from Gov't sponsorship. You can say it felt awkward as we were from different district and they were from other districts. Dialect and culture differences.
Lunch time was scarry in the first place. We decided not to go to the hall. But when the principal found out, he said we were snobs! In fact we dredded to go to the hall for lunch as we felt all eyes were on us due to we dressed differently. We are working ladies!! Though at a young age in our 20's, but we are matured working ladies having resposibilites.
I stayed with S & Hjh S at S's cousin flat (who is single during that time). That was our home for 2 years. We were blessed as we didn't pay for rent & utilities either. We just make sure to take good care of it and keep it clean.
As for transport, S's will pick us up and every Thursday we went home. Sunday we made a day trip to MTSSR. I think this place has turned into a one of the polytechnic/university in the country.
Looking back, memories come back reminding me how fortunate my life has been all these time. Thank you Allah who has always been there for me and my families. Please grant me, my families and all my friends to be in the right path. Aamiin.
signing off......
