Wired for Growth

While studying in the library today, I found an interesting psychology test in Psychology in Action that measures how much we seek thrill and new experiences. My result? Low sensation seeker!

Here are my choices: 1B, 2B, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6B, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 11B, 12B, 13B—which means I lean toward stability and comfort over high-adrenaline experiences. But I think it’s a mix. I prefer calculated risks over impulsive adventures, and while I enjoy stability, I won’t shy away from challenges.

It's Saturday, and I decided to walk to the campus. It was my favorite day of the week—not because of rest, but because it was the one day when the campus environment felt perfect for someone like me. The usual noise of students rushing to classes was absent. The air was crisp, the world slower.

The moment I stepped inside one of the lecture theaters, I smiled. This. This was what I loved the most—the feeling of being the only one in a massive, empty 500-capacity hall. I picked my spot carefully, near the back window and the front left door. The perfect place. Here, I could enjoy the cool morning breeze while still catching the golden touch of the sun.

I've been diving deep into power systems lately, and I hope you've had the chance to explore something exciting too!

Eight days ago, I went on a field trip to the National Control Center (NCC) with my coursemates. It was a fantastic experience—not just because I’ve always wanted to visit, but also because it was my first and last field trip in university.

Even though I interned at a power company under the same organization as NCC, this visit was still a chance to learn something new. And I did. Every opportunity to see the power grid in action is a reminder of why I chose this field.

Midway through, a client called. Work is picking up, and I’ll need to check in soon. I also planned to update my CV before my 2 PM class, but my attempt to borrow a book didn’t go as planned. I forgot my borrower’s card. Oh well, there’s always tomorrow.

Hey everyone! I’ve been away for a while, busy with my industrial training (internship) at the Transmission Company of Nigeria as part of my undergraduate program. I spent six months working with transformer protection systems, SF6 circuit breakers, and SCADA systems, getting real hands-on experience in power transmission. It was a great learning experience!

One thing that surprised me was how useful the Google Data Analytics course I took on Coursera turned out to be. It came in handy when I had to upload and take energy readings on Google Sheets, making the whole process much easier.

Can I find my course mate here!