Take me back to 2006

I received a series of emails today, from a counterpart asking for a review. One thing that sets this apart from my usual documents is that it's technical drawings. More specifically, risk assessment drawings.. whereby i'm supposed to identify whether the concept was designed right, based on the drawings.

I was stumped, and yes, i freaked out. This is straight up electrical engineering stuff, of which i have no way of knowing, let alone can certify or concur with the drawings at all.

I told my husband how scared i am. And then few thoughts came to my mind at once:

From my first job, i was always given different things as compared to my degree. I spent two years after 6 months fresh out of university, during automotive project management --- learning bill of material, basic metal assembly (spot gun and stuff), quality management, metal manufacturing (from design), and costing.

Then i joined this industry, where again, i was offered a post in yet another different scope: production planning. I spent two years again, learning about idle well reactivation, business performance planning, CAPEX..

My third posting in this current company, i finally got the chance to practice my degree. But then it was kinda late and my knowledge became rusty. Still, it was much easier this time around.

One thing led to another, and i seem to no longer look at only Environment angle. I remembered enthusiastically nodding to my colleagues (they're established mechanical and electrical engineers, mind you) that i'd be glad to join this project.

WHAT WAS I THINKING?

It seems i am always learning on the job. OK, to be fair i know most of us too. I'm not that special then, fine. But this is totally engineering stuff, guys. I am looking at technical standards and smacking myself. I would hate if i screw up or say stupid things, you know?

But as husband said, university is only a ticket to getting a job. It reminded me of my former boss's words back in 2006:

A baby only knows how to cry in asking for things. The rest can be taught.

*psyching myself*

i can totally do this!!

A whale made me cry

So i was torn between In the Heart of Sea or Point Break. In fact even when i was in front of the ticket vending machine i was still contemplating. Obviously the former was my choice, and i have to say, i did not regret it. I only feel i want to see the latter as well... but let's not get too greedy.

There were only 2 reasons for Heart of Sea: Cillian Murphy and Chris Hemsworth.. I know i know, aesthetic only plays up so much. But i actually fell asleep during the first Thor movie, so i can't be pegged as his fan. I am, however curious on how he'll act in this one. As for Cillian, haa, i haven't seen anything with him in it, that i did not like. His eyes! 

Coming to the subject, i hadn't expected to rack my brains throughout the movie. But i did. It made the movie a different experience than say, Agent 47 (ok unfair comparison). There were two scenes that tugged at my heartstrings...

1. When the remaining crew returned to Nantucket shores, and Chase reunites with his wife and daughter.

I shed a tear, okay. The obvious reason was that i imagined that's how i will react come next week insya Allah. Distance does wonders for a marriage, for sure. But it's taxing.

2. "We're in the oil business"

There were few girls exhaling loudly, and i heard quiet chatter in the vicinity. With the predicament we're all in now.. everyone's either scared of the uncertainty or just paddling to stay calm.

Oh, while i can easily rate this one 7/10, i'd also rate the same for squeamish factor. Man, do not go if you just had sushi. That's all i'm saying.

All in all, i had fun!