This blog entry is dedicated to my friend and my role model in programming, In Ming. He is going abroad to further his studies in a few days time and I would like to wish him to have a safe trip there.
We met during college. In the start we weren’t really friends, maybe just acquaintances. However, as the course of our study progress, we became familiar with each other’s circle of friends and started to get to know each other better. At first, I didn’t know he’s interested in programming until one of the subject’s assignment brought me to the knowledge of it.
From then on, whenever I had a ‘coding-block’, I would consult him and discuss the matter and he never fails to point out what I am doing wrong. Then we attended a Java seminar together at KLCC and I got to know him a little better. I remember during our ride in the LRT heading towards KLCC in the morning we kept discussing about what program that has not exist yet that would make a revolution if it was created. Talks like this really feels good. You have a friend of similar interest and you talk about the possibilities, it really motivates you in that field of interest you’re sharing.
After graduating from college, I started working due to certain shits that happened, while he went on with his degree. I remember there was one time where I had this really huge ‘coding-block’ and I had to consult him. We met up at Starbucks SS2 and we discussed for hours and he found a solution. I was astonished, I kept reading and re-reading his codes because the solution was rather complicated, but most of all, I’ve learnt something new. Hence, I call him my teacher, lol.
He told me that he’s going abroad to further his studies for 1 year or maybe more than 2 years if he’s doing masters there. When it is possible, I hope I could visit him there and catch up. It’s really hard to find a friend with similar interest such as programming, so I’ll do my best to keep in touch. Take care man! and have a safe trip!!
