These 3 wise words that were repeatedly mentioned many times this year. First it was at my dept staff retreat. Then it was at our staff communication session.
Since I started climbing again, these are the 3 words that I want to follow by. I may be tight down with never ending work, I need to know when to put work aside and take a break from it all.
This is still very much a struggle for me especially when I know what's ahead of me and what needs to be done. I was just joking with my boss today that I need 30 hours a day. He prompted me to stay back for overtime jokingly. I was somewhat not motivated to do so mainly because I know it's play time after that. I realised my work life balance is improving somewhat. I still have work unfinished, undone and more waiting to be done. I couldn't care less today. Somehow I know my heart really needs a break. When is it coming? Soon.... I hope.
Had a good dinner with some friends which we have not had a gathering this big for a long time. And the occasion - Joanne's birthday. We gave her an interesting treat. 38 types of peanut related food. Lotsa pics and video taken. Will try to post some photos up later. This is another step taken forward for WLB.
I think this is one of the nicer songs of this olympic.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
080808
1. Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony
2. National Day Eve
3. Aileen's Birthday
Was watching a snippet of Good Morning Singapore on Ch 8 this morning. It said that the whole opening ceremony is planned and executed by Zhang Yi Mou Director. It is a display filled with pride to the world about what the chinese are and do.
Then on my way to work, the morning show on the radio yakked about National Day. They actually broadcast 2 national songs consecutively... erm... right... the truly traditional ones. As I was driving and they were saying how proud they are as a Singaporean, I asked myself the same question. Am I proud to be a citizen of this country? Maybe I have to speak positively because I am a public servant. What are the opportunities I have here? Seriously... let's be honest.
The day ended in a joyous mood as we celebrated Aileen's birthday at her house... unending of food and drinks... wow... thankfully, we are going for a long walk tomorrow. Time to burn off the calories...hee hee.
In between the day, I went to a meeting with students at a vendor's office. It should not be surprising that students ask or say silly things. At their age, they really haven't seen the world. Then again, these youths try so hard to want to be like an adult. The fact is, they are not and so what even if you an adult? I have seen adults behaving childishly and even scheming on vengence just to want to get even with each other. Grow up people!
I like this song "Wen Rou De Ye", a OST for a very old drama with the then SBC. It's about artistes' struggles and the their life behind all their stage glamour. I particularly like this line...
luo mu qian de huan ge xiao yu
shui dou hui wei ni zhao mi
luo mu hou de chou chang xin qing
you shui hui wei ni shou shi
There are just so much hard work, tears and struggles for that moment of glamour. Today, a group of students think how glam my job is, sitting in the office and approving / disapproving their projects. This song is so their thinking and my answer.
2. National Day Eve
3. Aileen's Birthday
Was watching a snippet of Good Morning Singapore on Ch 8 this morning. It said that the whole opening ceremony is planned and executed by Zhang Yi Mou Director. It is a display filled with pride to the world about what the chinese are and do.
Then on my way to work, the morning show on the radio yakked about National Day. They actually broadcast 2 national songs consecutively... erm... right... the truly traditional ones. As I was driving and they were saying how proud they are as a Singaporean, I asked myself the same question. Am I proud to be a citizen of this country? Maybe I have to speak positively because I am a public servant. What are the opportunities I have here? Seriously... let's be honest.
The day ended in a joyous mood as we celebrated Aileen's birthday at her house... unending of food and drinks... wow... thankfully, we are going for a long walk tomorrow. Time to burn off the calories...hee hee.
In between the day, I went to a meeting with students at a vendor's office. It should not be surprising that students ask or say silly things. At their age, they really haven't seen the world. Then again, these youths try so hard to want to be like an adult. The fact is, they are not and so what even if you an adult? I have seen adults behaving childishly and even scheming on vengence just to want to get even with each other. Grow up people!
I like this song "Wen Rou De Ye", a OST for a very old drama with the then SBC. It's about artistes' struggles and the their life behind all their stage glamour. I particularly like this line...
luo mu qian de huan ge xiao yu
shui dou hui wei ni zhao mi
luo mu hou de chou chang xin qing
you shui hui wei ni shou shi
There are just so much hard work, tears and struggles for that moment of glamour. Today, a group of students think how glam my job is, sitting in the office and approving / disapproving their projects. This song is so their thinking and my answer.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Euphoric!
It's been such a long day and I'm supposed to be at work at 7am tomorrow but am still blogging in this entry. Can't help it, the evening really ended in a high note.
It's our annual CCA awards night. The day that all our sportsman and CCA group winners aims for. Tonight, I saw many happy faces and big winners from my very own clubs. Big or small awards, when they stood on the stage tonight, I felt like a proud parent. Especially so for Outstanding Sportsman and CCA Sports Club. The hard work of each student, they earned it tonight. The limelight and all, they truly deserve it. Keep up the good work guys.
Gambatei!
It's our annual CCA awards night. The day that all our sportsman and CCA group winners aims for. Tonight, I saw many happy faces and big winners from my very own clubs. Big or small awards, when they stood on the stage tonight, I felt like a proud parent. Especially so for Outstanding Sportsman and CCA Sports Club. The hard work of each student, they earned it tonight. The limelight and all, they truly deserve it. Keep up the good work guys.
Gambatei!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Random
It's not been easy these days... wished I had more than 24 hours a day to use. But no matter how tough it has been, I know I wouldn't have survived through without His graces. Thank you :)
Found links to a group of friends... We're linked now, other than in FB.
Found links to a group of friends... We're linked now, other than in FB.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
So fast, so furious
How time flies... almost a month ago, this day, I was busy preparing for The Pinnacle 08. A month later, I'm busy with the tender that has to be rushed out for some reasons.
Had planned to clear some off-in-lieus but don't know when this will happen.
Of late it's been quite frustrating. I wished I could read all their minds, know what they want and be more productive with work. Firefighting itself and sometimes for nothing is really tiring.
For some reasons, we were slimed one after another. Who can be greater than God? Nobody. So for the hardest reason that you can't accept what I can do, MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!! You're not God, don't try to be one. Thank you for your co-operation!
Had planned to clear some off-in-lieus but don't know when this will happen.
Of late it's been quite frustrating. I wished I could read all their minds, know what they want and be more productive with work. Firefighting itself and sometimes for nothing is really tiring.
For some reasons, we were slimed one after another. Who can be greater than God? Nobody. So for the hardest reason that you can't accept what I can do, MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!! You're not God, don't try to be one. Thank you for your co-operation!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Stuffed In My Head
It's been so long since I blogged. Almost 2 months ago, at Marshandi's cyber corner. So much has happened, too much to write. Not going to do that.
This week's graduation for us. 4 days x 3 sessions per day. I was tasked with a heavy role for the first time, my first graduation duty too. Glad that it's all over. The stressful moments...
Haven't been able to do much work these 2 days. Work just keeps piling up. Before you can finish one, you realised new ones land on your laps. I'm really tired. I NEED A BREAK!!!! I'm no robot, batteries definitely not applicable. I'm only human. I need my fair rest and breathing space.
This week's graduation for us. 4 days x 3 sessions per day. I was tasked with a heavy role for the first time, my first graduation duty too. Glad that it's all over. The stressful moments...
Haven't been able to do much work these 2 days. Work just keeps piling up. Before you can finish one, you realised new ones land on your laps. I'm really tired. I NEED A BREAK!!!! I'm no robot, batteries definitely not applicable. I'm only human. I need my fair rest and breathing space.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Holy Day
It's Good Friday, the first Holy Week and Easter Sunday that I have missed and will be missing for the 1st time.
I was talking to a friend who works overseas online yesterday that I might not be even able to do my fast and abstinence here. There's always a saying in church that if you're on a holiday or overseas, don't let these little things bug/bog you and do what you were supposed to do there.
True enough for a consolation. By right, I'm supposed to be on my return journey from Phakding to Lukla, the last day of trek back from EBC. Here I am, stuck in Kathmandu, waiting for the rest to return. I'm supposed to be enjoying, having fun, eating and merrying. I was actually asking myself the whole week, would I be able to make it through on Friday? So far I have. I've started it and I'm going to see it through till it ends. I've had enough luxury this week, eating whenever I want, shopping... I don't think it's difficult for me to follow through this Good Friday tradition today.
Then again, my friend brought up the issue that it's not all about fasting. It's also about the sacrifices that you put yourself through. Well, to tell the truth, this week has been really hard. It's been patience-testing and learning how to care and 'love' somebody who is a pain in the neck. Pardon my un-Christian comment. Seriously, it has been almost 2 frustrating weeks. Maybe that's my trial for this Lent. All bottled into 10 days. Truthfully, I've not been preparing myself for Easter this Lent. First was CNY, then work and the trip here... I can't believe that Lent just whisked through and it's Easter! Where have I placed Him during these 40 days? The answer would be disappointing. I'm sorry...
It's also a holy day here in Kathmandu, a time of celebration. It's public holiday, shops are closed and people are walking all over on the streets pouring water and colouring each other on the road. Me? I prefer to keep myself as an observer and took pictures of the festival instead. People are shouting 'Happy Holy' as they walked through the streets in Thamel. If you don't know what's happening, you might just think the city has gone berzerked! The people starting celebrating the festival 2 days earlier where they started to throw water bags at tourists and yesterday was the big built up to today. Tourist who didn't like it were cursing and swearing at the locals who threw water bags at them. Grouchy and angry faces were reciprocated. Of course, there are also tourists who happily join in the fun.
The team will be back tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing them. Maybe they are also throwing water and colours at each other in Lukla.
I was talking to a friend who works overseas online yesterday that I might not be even able to do my fast and abstinence here. There's always a saying in church that if you're on a holiday or overseas, don't let these little things bug/bog you and do what you were supposed to do there.
True enough for a consolation. By right, I'm supposed to be on my return journey from Phakding to Lukla, the last day of trek back from EBC. Here I am, stuck in Kathmandu, waiting for the rest to return. I'm supposed to be enjoying, having fun, eating and merrying. I was actually asking myself the whole week, would I be able to make it through on Friday? So far I have. I've started it and I'm going to see it through till it ends. I've had enough luxury this week, eating whenever I want, shopping... I don't think it's difficult for me to follow through this Good Friday tradition today.
Then again, my friend brought up the issue that it's not all about fasting. It's also about the sacrifices that you put yourself through. Well, to tell the truth, this week has been really hard. It's been patience-testing and learning how to care and 'love' somebody who is a pain in the neck. Pardon my un-Christian comment. Seriously, it has been almost 2 frustrating weeks. Maybe that's my trial for this Lent. All bottled into 10 days. Truthfully, I've not been preparing myself for Easter this Lent. First was CNY, then work and the trip here... I can't believe that Lent just whisked through and it's Easter! Where have I placed Him during these 40 days? The answer would be disappointing. I'm sorry...
It's also a holy day here in Kathmandu, a time of celebration. It's public holiday, shops are closed and people are walking all over on the streets pouring water and colouring each other on the road. Me? I prefer to keep myself as an observer and took pictures of the festival instead. People are shouting 'Happy Holy' as they walked through the streets in Thamel. If you don't know what's happening, you might just think the city has gone berzerked! The people starting celebrating the festival 2 days earlier where they started to throw water bags at tourists and yesterday was the big built up to today. Tourist who didn't like it were cursing and swearing at the locals who threw water bags at them. Grouchy and angry faces were reciprocated. Of course, there are also tourists who happily join in the fun.
The team will be back tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing them. Maybe they are also throwing water and colours at each other in Lukla.
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