A chance

Mom once said, "In everyone's life, there is bound to be at least 1 chance for the person to make a breakthrough."

I really believe in this statement now.

I was asked to attend the IWA Conference @ Swissotel 2 days ago. BTW, this conference is jointly organized by PUB and IWA, co-sponsored by CH2M, B&v, ITT. It invited research ppl from all over the world to share their research findings in the 3-day conference. The topics this time are mainly on NOM removal and MBRs. I was keen to attend but the pricey fees stopped me in my tracks, and left me 'drooling' over the seminars. Boss called me in on Monday and asked me if i am free and could i help to man our exhibition booth there on Tues. I almost jumped up in delight, as Tues' session has its focus on MBRs, recent developments and ways to reduce fouling > this is the session which i m MOST KEEN to attend. Hence, he gladly sent me there and i took time in between to attend the talks.

By afternoon, I was preparing to handover to a colleague as i had to rush to the hotel and host guests from China. I was to bring them ard for a walk before joining my boss for dinner with them. Then....Lady Luck smiled on me...

Someone from somewhere (identity to be kept in secret until further confirmation) walked up to me and started to talk to me about ww treatment and my work. He asked if i knew his co and i eagerly told him it was where i wanted to be but they only accept referrals from prof and walk-in applications normally are not being considered first-hand. He was 'shocked' and informed me that over the past months, they have been recruiting ppl by placing ads in papers, then he called his VP to talk to me. The chance came...they are offering scholarships in M.Eng, and a secured job upon graduation. My heart skipped a beat as not long ago, i was having a headache over where to find the finance/chance to do M.Eng. I calmly told them i m interested and VP told me to send him my CV for application....wow~~~~~ :D

I can't believe my luck. I guessed i must have laughed out loudly, even in sleep, that night... hehz.... :)