My leave is approved! :) As i was hopping around in joy, my colleague told me that our boss seldom "not approve" our leave application. Huh! But still glad to have something to look forward to end Sept.. been a long week and the next 2 will be even longer as we all have to work weekends and burn late nights as we tie up the loose ends before the events. That's event management for me!
Have been roller-coaster ride for me in my work. Just when i thought i am getting good at what I'm doing, something will crop up and remind me not to be complacent. Bad experience with suppliers yesterday and the brochures turned out HORRIBLE... the colour is totally off. And what made this worse that this particular event is the biggest show for the company and mgt is especially sticky abt the colours/image/branding. I panicked, felt terrible but thankfully for my boss. She's helping me sort this one out. I went home thinking what i cld have done better and i am determined to learn from this lesson: I was careful enough and i did my best in this task but have to communicate so clearly and simply that they just cant go wrong! Also, dun panic... my thought get jumbled up and i express myself clearly (and correctly) when i'm flustered when talking to bosses.
Like a dear friend's belief: There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. And I can handle this :)
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Monday, August 25, 2003
While working till 9ish last night, my colleague passed me this article which is a timely reminder for me not to get "burnt-out" the next few weeks as I stay late for the upcoming events.
The choice is yours
"You can either sit around and moan about how unhappy you are in your job, or adopt a more positive attitude and turn things around so that you can enjoy your work. Here are five simple steps to keep you going.
1) Dream a little, plan a lot
2) Think of yourself as autonomous
3) Separate work and play
4) Strive for success outside of work
5) Provide yourself with alternatives
- The Straits Times, 22 April 2003
Great weekend... window-shopping for DVD player, roller-blading and walks... but the key activity was to do a mind-map for myself. Hmmm, i now understand what are my values and how they affect my decisions. At least i know my choices are not "random or irrational". These values are there in me all the time but it's a different feeling when u see them on paper... like it's more definite and solid!
Exercise is a key area for me and it's where i had been slack the past few months. Gaining back the kgs i lost last year definitely "drag me down". Instead of whining, i just have to work out. Okie, anyone game for a swim this Friday?? :)
The choice is yours
"You can either sit around and moan about how unhappy you are in your job, or adopt a more positive attitude and turn things around so that you can enjoy your work. Here are five simple steps to keep you going.
1) Dream a little, plan a lot
2) Think of yourself as autonomous
3) Separate work and play
4) Strive for success outside of work
5) Provide yourself with alternatives
- The Straits Times, 22 April 2003
Great weekend... window-shopping for DVD player, roller-blading and walks... but the key activity was to do a mind-map for myself. Hmmm, i now understand what are my values and how they affect my decisions. At least i know my choices are not "random or irrational". These values are there in me all the time but it's a different feeling when u see them on paper... like it's more definite and solid!
Exercise is a key area for me and it's where i had been slack the past few months. Gaining back the kgs i lost last year definitely "drag me down". Instead of whining, i just have to work out. Okie, anyone game for a swim this Friday?? :)
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Thank God for my friends...
been feeling "off and down" lately... just lotsa thoughts crossing my mind and i cant make any sense of it. I don't like that feeling... swinging from one extreme to another, something like super bad case of PMS.
thankful for friends to talk to, or just hang out with so that i don't keep thinking about it. Thank you for C who sensed that i was unhappy and took me out for a spin.
been feeling "off and down" lately... just lotsa thoughts crossing my mind and i cant make any sense of it. I don't like that feeling... swinging from one extreme to another, something like super bad case of PMS.
thankful for friends to talk to, or just hang out with so that i don't keep thinking about it. Thank you for C who sensed that i was unhappy and took me out for a spin.
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
I had a great weekend at Dayang...well, minus the runny nose and slight cough i got...
For the first time, i went diving without my usual dive gang and it was kinda liberating. I've always felt that i'm not a very steady diver, relying on my dive instructors/DMs friends to watch out for me. Going for this trip on my own greatly increased my confidence in diving.
Been busy at work...events coming up so quite a fair bit of loose-ends to tie up. But I am happy... colleagues are supportive. Oh, one of the gals made Guilin Kao for me today bcos i have been sniffing and coughing the past few days. Erh, i didnt have the heart to tell her that i don't eat Guilin Kao cos it's made from turtle/tortoise shell... shall eat a little bit...but really really appreciate her thoughtfulness and concern :)
The universe has delivered a BIG BIG sign for me to think about what I want in my life. Someone up there is hinting to me big time that it's time to move my butt! On Monday, i went to my project director's wife's wake. From diagnosis to operation to her eventual passing on, it was only 2 weeks! Heard she never gain consciousness since the operation :'( Then last night, a dear friend spoke of doing things you want and not what u think people will want to see u do. This morning, TQ's blog is another big neon sign screaming "Wake up and do something! Life is precious... don't wait till you can't do anything anymore to regret not doing anything NOW!"
Qn: Do i have the courage to embark on the new challenges?
For the first time, i went diving without my usual dive gang and it was kinda liberating. I've always felt that i'm not a very steady diver, relying on my dive instructors/DMs friends to watch out for me. Going for this trip on my own greatly increased my confidence in diving.
Been busy at work...events coming up so quite a fair bit of loose-ends to tie up. But I am happy... colleagues are supportive. Oh, one of the gals made Guilin Kao for me today bcos i have been sniffing and coughing the past few days. Erh, i didnt have the heart to tell her that i don't eat Guilin Kao cos it's made from turtle/tortoise shell... shall eat a little bit...but really really appreciate her thoughtfulness and concern :)
The universe has delivered a BIG BIG sign for me to think about what I want in my life. Someone up there is hinting to me big time that it's time to move my butt! On Monday, i went to my project director's wife's wake. From diagnosis to operation to her eventual passing on, it was only 2 weeks! Heard she never gain consciousness since the operation :'( Then last night, a dear friend spoke of doing things you want and not what u think people will want to see u do. This morning, TQ's blog is another big neon sign screaming "Wake up and do something! Life is precious... don't wait till you can't do anything anymore to regret not doing anything NOW!"
Qn: Do i have the courage to embark on the new challenges?
Tuesday, August 05, 2003
I just did a Sesame Street personality test... i am suppose to be like this character... and here's my results:
You are ZOË.You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments. A family person, your call your Mom every Sunday, and never forget a Birthday. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing.
the problem is... who is ZOË? I dun remember he/she!!! Either i was deprived of Sesame Street when i was young or I am getting forgetful :( Aiyah, why i am always the special one? My friends are "elmos", "big birds"... the well-known characters and I'm ZOË?!?!
You are ZOË.You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments. A family person, your call your Mom every Sunday, and never forget a Birthday. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing.
the problem is... who is ZOË? I dun remember he/she!!! Either i was deprived of Sesame Street when i was young or I am getting forgetful :( Aiyah, why i am always the special one? My friends are "elmos", "big birds"... the well-known characters and I'm ZOË?!?!
Monday, August 04, 2003
Just read my buddy's blog... she sounded kinda "down" :( Hey gal, cheer up... remember "always look on the bright side of life".
I think my buddy is not the only one feeling stagnant. I am too... I am getting complacent with work (hey, that doesn't mean i don't do my things...just doing but not excelling or learning new things). I am also less active with my volunteer work lately. Haven't been practicing my guitar as well. Was given the opportunity to learn daiko drums (my dream since 18) but decided to postpone learning, citing work as an excuse. What's with me????
Was offered a big challenge yesterday... to coach one of the boys who went Mt Kinabalu last year. It's really a good chance to be with the kids again. Honestly, i am excited! But with my state of mind now, can i be a good mentor? What if i am not able to be a good coach? The "margin of error" is very small here cos we are talking about a young boy's life, not just another project! Here i go... always thinking of the worst case scenarios, what can go wrong, why it wouldn't work etc etc. Maybe this is the kick in the butt i need to jumpstart myself again. I guess i will never know until i jump in right? Maybe that's how it is with all my relationships... worry so much that i kinda just decide not to try at all cos it just seemed impossible to work out.
Arghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
I think my buddy is not the only one feeling stagnant. I am too... I am getting complacent with work (hey, that doesn't mean i don't do my things...just doing but not excelling or learning new things). I am also less active with my volunteer work lately. Haven't been practicing my guitar as well. Was given the opportunity to learn daiko drums (my dream since 18) but decided to postpone learning, citing work as an excuse. What's with me????
Was offered a big challenge yesterday... to coach one of the boys who went Mt Kinabalu last year. It's really a good chance to be with the kids again. Honestly, i am excited! But with my state of mind now, can i be a good mentor? What if i am not able to be a good coach? The "margin of error" is very small here cos we are talking about a young boy's life, not just another project! Here i go... always thinking of the worst case scenarios, what can go wrong, why it wouldn't work etc etc. Maybe this is the kick in the butt i need to jumpstart myself again. I guess i will never know until i jump in right? Maybe that's how it is with all my relationships... worry so much that i kinda just decide not to try at all cos it just seemed impossible to work out.
Arghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!