The curtain of 2008 has finally dropped and leaving behind those sweet and bad memories. Some will linger through your mind as you usher the new year while some will just vanish without a single trace.
When I looked back, there were so many sorrow that I have to face in 2008. On the contrary to my expectation when I welcome 2008. I was full of zest and eagerness. I was expecting a good year for my career as well as the well being of everybody that are close to me. How wrong I was!
First, the news about the transfer of my Boss to one of the subsidiary. Then the merger of my unit with the eCommerce Project Group. Next, my decision of not joining the team in the merger. It was followed by the transfer of my Big Boss to other division. It all happened almost on the same breath. It was a rude awakening for me and I was really hoping that I was just drowning in a temporary hypnotic trance that will be gone by the time I wake up.
At the same time, I was involved in a Faraid hearing of my late mother's real estate. It is still not settled due to some objection by my step dad. The hearing will continue on 12 Jan 2009. For the sake of my late mother's dignity, I will fight till the end. I am just hoping for the best for both myself and my step dad. At least when the dust settles, everybody including me can move on with our life.
Oh! Did I mention that I also managed to get a tenant for my Apartment in Seri Maya? A Korean family. Finally, the rent that I receive will help to ease the burden of having to pay the monthly installment with the bank. I really have to tighten my belt for almost first half of the year and I hardly go shopping. I hardly go anywhere because I have to install cabinets, lightings, air-conditioning, mosquitoe's net and etc.
So, for 2009, I don't know what to expect. I just pray for the best despite the anticipation of worsen economic situation. I just hope that my life will be more organised and I will have additional money to enjoy life. For a start, the good news I received was the signing of the new Collective Agreement for the MAS Manager's Association which will make me 8.5% richer by January 2009. That is a good start for the year! I will continue on praying and I know there will be a silver lining in every dark cloud!
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Changing Mindset...Is it really difficult?
2008 is coming to an end and new chapter is beginning. I was reminiscing the year 2008 in search of anything significant events to share with readers of my blog. It is truly a challenging year for my career as I explore the new territory that will determine the destiny of my future in Distribution. I keep on asking myself if I am now ready to assume new roles and responsibilities? Many questions arise as I think about my bleak future, one thing for sure, I have yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Whatever it is, I am mentally and physically prepared for the battle and I swear that I will never give up until the very last breath!
It is all abut changing mindset and the capability of turning threats to become opportunities. It is about being as objective as possible even when dealing with nonsensicality. It is about being positive, and believe that nobody could change the way I think except myself. I am the biggest enemy of myself. Have you ever wondered why people choose to be reclusive when dealing with unfamiliar situation. I think, it is a sign of inferiority complex due to the inability to adapt to the new surrounding. The mind shuts off automatically and vision confines to only things that you want to see irrespective of the opportunities available to be explored.
I too are not spared from the disease but I acknowledge the deficiency and try to overcome by facing the challenges. For those of you my friends who are suffering from the same anomaly, I have few tips that may help you to overcome your shortcomings :
1. Always move away from your comfort zone.
2. Keep on challenging yourself to achieve the impossible
3. Open your mind to embrace changes
4. Never close your door to new opportunities
5. Be objective and weigh the pros and cons before making any decision
6. Always remember that you are not any less than anybody else
7. Allah is always there to help you
So, for 2009, I will not retreat and I will face the challenges like the Spartans!
It is all abut changing mindset and the capability of turning threats to become opportunities. It is about being as objective as possible even when dealing with nonsensicality. It is about being positive, and believe that nobody could change the way I think except myself. I am the biggest enemy of myself. Have you ever wondered why people choose to be reclusive when dealing with unfamiliar situation. I think, it is a sign of inferiority complex due to the inability to adapt to the new surrounding. The mind shuts off automatically and vision confines to only things that you want to see irrespective of the opportunities available to be explored.
I too are not spared from the disease but I acknowledge the deficiency and try to overcome by facing the challenges. For those of you my friends who are suffering from the same anomaly, I have few tips that may help you to overcome your shortcomings :
1. Always move away from your comfort zone.
2. Keep on challenging yourself to achieve the impossible
3. Open your mind to embrace changes
4. Never close your door to new opportunities
5. Be objective and weigh the pros and cons before making any decision
6. Always remember that you are not any less than anybody else
7. Allah is always there to help you
So, for 2009, I will not retreat and I will face the challenges like the Spartans!
Merry Xmas Ho ho ho........
I had just come back from a Xmas party thrown by my Departmental Secretary. She is converted though, but the brother came to visit from the US. I suppose, since the brother is still celebrating Xmas, she has decided to make them as comfortable as she possibly could by hosting a Christmas Dinner for them and friends. Malaysian Hoispitality I would say.
There were lots of food from Nasi Minyak, ayam masak merah, fish sambal, dalca to Grilled Lamb, salad, garlic bread, satay, desserts, cakes and I am so bloody full. It is not even funny! Seriously! It is a good celebration and I have the opportunity to meet my former Boss plus few other old friends. Damn! The bread pudding tasted so good that I could finish off the whole serving....Plus the cookies and home made fruit cakes....So yummy that whoever declined the invitation had missed what you call GOOD FOOD! ha ha ha!
Really, it is not so much of Xmas celebration, it is the spirit of living harmoniously in a land full of diversity. Truly, I am proud to be Malaysian, where people live in peace and harmony. As the clock strikes 12 midnight, I wish everybody who celebrates Xmas....Merry Christmas, to Muslim - Salam Maal hijrah and to everybody - Happy New Year 2009. May next year will keep your spirit high and you will be blessed with Love (Mok) and happiness.....Adios!
There were lots of food from Nasi Minyak, ayam masak merah, fish sambal, dalca to Grilled Lamb, salad, garlic bread, satay, desserts, cakes and I am so bloody full. It is not even funny! Seriously! It is a good celebration and I have the opportunity to meet my former Boss plus few other old friends. Damn! The bread pudding tasted so good that I could finish off the whole serving....Plus the cookies and home made fruit cakes....So yummy that whoever declined the invitation had missed what you call GOOD FOOD! ha ha ha!
Really, it is not so much of Xmas celebration, it is the spirit of living harmoniously in a land full of diversity. Truly, I am proud to be Malaysian, where people live in peace and harmony. As the clock strikes 12 midnight, I wish everybody who celebrates Xmas....Merry Christmas, to Muslim - Salam Maal hijrah and to everybody - Happy New Year 2009. May next year will keep your spirit high and you will be blessed with Love (Mok) and happiness.....Adios!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Zoo Negara
A lonely leopard...I think it is a leopard...
The Bujang Senang of Zoo negara..waiting for preys...
A huge tortoise......
I want to be a peacock..............
I was amazed by the snakes in the Zoo, making it my favourite spot as I enjoy watching them slithering their ways through the human made rocks....
Another one resting peacefully even my presence was not felt by this cute creature....
This is one hell of a huge snake and beautiful as well....Looks like Anaconda though....
I was amazed by the snakes in the Zoo, making it my favourite spot as I enjoy watching them slithering their ways through the human made rocks....
Another one resting peacefully even my presence was not felt by this cute creature....Thursday, November 13, 2008
New year Resolutions!
2008 is coming to an end and I need new resolutions. I am really tired of carrying the same resolutions every year! It has become predictable and I know I would not be able to achieve much knowing my past behaviour.
I will turn 41 next year and it is high time that I seriously consider my destiny in this dog-eat-dog corporate world. Afterall, age is not on my side and I am like a woman whose biological clock is ticking vigorously fast. I better do something before I am expired!
Looking back, I can proudly say that I have achieved the goals that I have set on the day I joined MAS. Considering that I am not so politically inclined in the corporate world, I reckon that I am doing extraordinary well compared to the rest of my colleagues who are still stuck here! However, one's perseverance has a limit and I think there are other hidden opportunities which I have yet to discover in the other world!
My only wish in 2009 is to venture into an unchartered territory and who knows I may be the next person to enter Forbes 50 Richest people of the world....
I will turn 41 next year and it is high time that I seriously consider my destiny in this dog-eat-dog corporate world. Afterall, age is not on my side and I am like a woman whose biological clock is ticking vigorously fast. I better do something before I am expired!
Looking back, I can proudly say that I have achieved the goals that I have set on the day I joined MAS. Considering that I am not so politically inclined in the corporate world, I reckon that I am doing extraordinary well compared to the rest of my colleagues who are still stuck here! However, one's perseverance has a limit and I think there are other hidden opportunities which I have yet to discover in the other world!
My only wish in 2009 is to venture into an unchartered territory and who knows I may be the next person to enter Forbes 50 Richest people of the world....
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Obama Won and I Miss London!
It was such an historic event last night when Obama won the race and become the President-elect for the USA. I was one of those people who got excited over the winning simply because I have so much hope for better things to come.
Instable domestic political landscape, countries in war, rising fuel cost, financial crunch....It seems that the world is in peril. Uncertainty is everywhere! When Obama won, I look back to his promises made during campaigning ~ with regards to his foreign policies and his promise to review and mend the ties with Muslim countries which show us some lights at the end of the tunnel. I also wish that the stimulus package to salvage the ever declining economy state of the USA will help to keep recession at bay so at least country like Malaysia, which relies heavily on bilateral trade with the USA can minimise the impact of the economy crisis!
While watching BBC that night on Obama historic winning, my attention suddenly caught the city of London at the background. Suddenly, I miss London so greatly! The last time I was there was last year in Summer. Normally, London will be my annual ritual, I have never missed going to London since 2003. I remember strolling the Oxford Street, Marble Arch and walking like a mad man in London since I normally have only one day to buy all the stuff in my list. I also remember visiting my favourite Malaysian Restaurant at Mara Building where I can get a complete meal comprising of rice, meat and vege at GBP5.....
Well, I seldom travel now and if plan to do so, London will definitely be high on the list as the conversion of MYR to GBP is very favourable now.
Instable domestic political landscape, countries in war, rising fuel cost, financial crunch....It seems that the world is in peril. Uncertainty is everywhere! When Obama won, I look back to his promises made during campaigning ~ with regards to his foreign policies and his promise to review and mend the ties with Muslim countries which show us some lights at the end of the tunnel. I also wish that the stimulus package to salvage the ever declining economy state of the USA will help to keep recession at bay so at least country like Malaysia, which relies heavily on bilateral trade with the USA can minimise the impact of the economy crisis!
While watching BBC that night on Obama historic winning, my attention suddenly caught the city of London at the background. Suddenly, I miss London so greatly! The last time I was there was last year in Summer. Normally, London will be my annual ritual, I have never missed going to London since 2003. I remember strolling the Oxford Street, Marble Arch and walking like a mad man in London since I normally have only one day to buy all the stuff in my list. I also remember visiting my favourite Malaysian Restaurant at Mara Building where I can get a complete meal comprising of rice, meat and vege at GBP5.....
Well, I seldom travel now and if plan to do so, London will definitely be high on the list as the conversion of MYR to GBP is very favourable now.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
4 Nov 2008
The date is so significant as it is the USA Presidential Election. Well, technically it is yet 4 Nov in the USA due to the time difference.
It will be an interesting election as I watch it closely. So whose gonna win? Obama or McCain? Why is it so important? To me, it will affect not only the world political landscape, but also the world economy. Obviously, if Obama wins, there would be policies change, for the better, I hope. We have been living in such an instable worldwith wars, financial crisis, pollution, I am just getting fed up!
If Obama wins, he will be the first African-American President for the USA. In a melting pot country like the USA, where the indigineous race are almost insignificant, I reckon that it is not an issue. Afterall, American civilization started long long time ago. So a first black president may gives the USA a different perspective in the way they see things. I am sincerely hoping that the bilateral relationship between Islamic and Western countries to improve. There will be lots of good things to come if this is achieved.
Back in my home country, Malaysia, the UMNO election is also significant as it will chart the ways how this country will be managed next year once the reigning Premier steps down in March 2009. I sincerely hope that these two significant event will provide a twist of changes to the current political and economy climate of the world.
It will be an interesting election as I watch it closely. So whose gonna win? Obama or McCain? Why is it so important? To me, it will affect not only the world political landscape, but also the world economy. Obviously, if Obama wins, there would be policies change, for the better, I hope. We have been living in such an instable worldwith wars, financial crisis, pollution, I am just getting fed up!
If Obama wins, he will be the first African-American President for the USA. In a melting pot country like the USA, where the indigineous race are almost insignificant, I reckon that it is not an issue. Afterall, American civilization started long long time ago. So a first black president may gives the USA a different perspective in the way they see things. I am sincerely hoping that the bilateral relationship between Islamic and Western countries to improve. There will be lots of good things to come if this is achieved.
Back in my home country, Malaysia, the UMNO election is also significant as it will chart the ways how this country will be managed next year once the reigning Premier steps down in March 2009. I sincerely hope that these two significant event will provide a twist of changes to the current political and economy climate of the world.
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