You may give it your best shot and spend all your time working on a project, relationship or studying for an exam. You may be giving up all around you for that one goal – but at the end the conclusion may not be your choice or anything you’ve ever wanted. Why? Luck plays a lot in this game – but another is play it smart. For anything to work – it does depend on hard work, effort and knowing the rules around. It’s never easy. Know your boundaries. If there are areas where you know it will drown you – don’t step in there, or if you do take it slowly – very slowly – to the point where it’s walking down the road because you can enjoy the turtle speed to not miss any moment. Why speed and reach the goal – then ideally you won’t appreciate it because a lot comes and goes quickly. Will we reach that end? Who’s to know – but what I know is – I love my turtle speed and no one ain’t pushing me to go faster cause then we are not at the same level – which only goes on in direction – bye.
2 more nights until volunteer is done – then I’m fully focusing on studying and work. Can’t wait.
Sometimes I wonder how the island functions. It does worry and puzzle me – one minute I see people sailing in on the boat. Another day – you do not ever see them and their camp tents are left. Scary eh?
Sometimes I wonder if people are secretly laid back – but in reality they are aggressive and attention seeking. I believe I have to watch my words and actions around those – they can step on me fairly hard.
There are risks to every decision made in life – perhaps we sit down and wonder whether we took the right path. Whether we should of walked out of the door – or whether we should of not bother? Listening to stories do make us know individuals better from a different view but at the end of the day – we need to be very careful with decisions but what’s best is to let everything flow. Regardless of the conclusion as we may know it can be a balloon that pops quickly or someone will come back to pop up? Or, it can be a stationary bike that remains stable for a while even with maintenance work. We will get never know until we take the chance – slowly – if it gets there? What do you think?
Been really stressed out with the Townhall, work projects, people with no logic or push issuse, and Yee Hong volunteering – and with PMP in my head I felt really tired and stressed out. To have less stress and focus – I’ve decided to postpone my exam till mid-February until not only that I feel ready but feel right because why bother making ourselves unhappy when there’s a lot of cushion to relax on? With skin issue coming back – I felt it was the best decision to make – and indeed after that I felt relaxed and happier catching up on my own activities and cleaning the condo for CNY. To relax myself even more – I went to my first social event in half a month – I sat in a room full of strangers – very different than people I frequently hanged out with – perhaps it’s the ethnic and interest? It was insightful and cultural. To mention there were 2 lazy cats, food include lamb and chocolate – which I was never fond of either of those listed. Played turtle GT5 for 3 hours. The wine pairings at a home dinner was very thoughtful – quite impressive – the type of dinner I’ve always enjoyed – style. Very interesting – thank you for opening me out of my comfort zone.
Summer plans – signed up 75K Ride for Heart, 10K run, 4 regattas for DB, 4 confirmed weddings – what else?
Happy Chinese New Year to all my friends & family. Wishing you the best of luck in the year of the dragon!
Every year the Common Services / Enterprise System Townhall is like a show. There are 2 speakers (Senior Vice President and a Guest). There are videos/commercials – people actin, people filming, people behind the scenes making this all happen, AV people, audience of 450, and each group reporting to Kevin has 10 minutes to do a combination of skits, videos, speakers and slides. I am part of the Future Leaders program that runs behind the scene to make this all happen – no one really knows who I am but I made a lot and delivered. However, the sad part is one portion for my own department and technology head failed and I do not feel happy on it – very sad and it bad to end on such a note. I apologize – it all worked during testing – technology glitches do happen… Overall this experience got me to work with strong people with different personalities or people I had conflict with before. 7 of us delivered it – and stepped back when needed. Some drove the show from up front – so drove it from behind – and some sat there and took the taxi ride. Overall, a very good experience, will I want to do it again – probably not – it’s next year’s group that will deliver.
Yes, to a promotion – but what a way to thank my tech head on the second day.
This week was indeed interesting in that I spoke to people I don’t even know and placed myself out there – to say or act in ways that I am not sure but I think it’s the proper way to act without offending anyone and I am still happy. I am very stressed as expected and worried because it seems I have a lot on the plate? Is it me – but why is that people will take credit and look “good” for only doing tasks that are minimal? And I feel I am doing a lot and I get the same result? I’m “volun-told” and I want it to be good – not only for myself but for the overall whole? The heart beats fast at times and quick thinking is needed on every part as each word used, action made and gesture made on a comment can make a difference. And indeed – I have learned a lot – did not blank out in front of my SVP today however here come revision 7.0. This is only the start.
Am I glad some people are not “dumb” and can understand what the word “busy” means – it means DND. I’m out on social gatherings till February 3rd – and that day is the day to celebrate or cry…. Have a happy cold weekend!
Kind of worried. Nervous. But got to learn alot within the past hour – it seems everyday is a challenge when additional tasks on our shoulders. Who’s to hold / guide me through this? I’m not sure – it seems I keep making mistakes but going beyond my comfort zone that may not be the correct way. Scared.
A year or two flies by fairly quickly – various people walk into our lives and we look at how much each person means to us on a scale? How much we did for each other – checking up on each other, etc. That sounds bad – but at the end of the day – that’s how it comes down till. My girl friend reminded me a couple of months ago on how she chose her bridesmaid and how it changed frequently over the course of 7 years when she was in a relationship – now she is engaged. And the girls she chose as the bridesmaid – give it 2 years ago – it would not have been the same. My take on this is – each situation and event that happened may make us think differently of a person or group in particular. For example, an event where disagreements on decisions occur can create debates with two good friends that have known each other for life. Also, don’t look at a situation only by how it is – look at each sentence and word in it – there may be a different meaning. If you only look at the shallow aspects – boy, we are not on the same book. And – sometimes when the good bond is gone – it’s gone, and sadly even through multiple outings it’s not there because maybe it wasn’t there to begin with because there was no other group to measure against? Am I glad, I have several good friends with good bond still on my side! Cheers!
Usually – I find I never keep it but since I’m very goal / objective based – I am determined to have my NY resolution work out – although it is a major challenge. The second one is perhaps finding new tasks within the island world. 2011 ended with a lot of good laughs and I am proud to say it was an awesome and memorable year with small rollar coasters yet unique – what’s life without some challenges? As I told my good friend – it’s part of an experience and it’s a new year. Although this year seems like a lot of work – hopefully situations will flow in the correct direction. If this year is the end of the world as movies say then let’s make it unique & epic?
2012 is the American Election – this will be interesting.
This song is in my head all week, anyways back to main topic. 2011 started with several sad events for people around me – and ends with 11 days of constant gatherings, catching up, eating and a great smile on the face. It’s been 3 months on my own – and people generally say Winter are the times when one will feel lonely – I wonder if that will happen to me? I am continuing my tradition for 2011 list of memorable events for keep sake.
1. Proud Home Owner
2. Completion of Half Marathon in 2″36
3. Travel to Portugal and Germany
4. Overcoming Public Speaking Fears (MCing)
5. Jay Peak Snowboarding Trip (Best Snow Ever)
6. Career Promotion to Technical Specialist
The list is short and sweet this year. I managed to meet my goals and objectives (speaking like a PM) – next up this year the challenges are greater as I walk into a new career path, exams, and hopefully I’ll meet someone. Thanks for great company and good friendships – and lovely gatherings. Appreciate all from my family and friends. Happy New Year.
The annual snowboarding trip to Tremblant this year left me with huge bruises all all everywhere and sitting down is a major issue. It’s all black. This trip was very successful despite injuries and small high school drama – I met up with a lot of people. Had 2 rooms (16 people), bumped into friends at the hotel and practically every run, ate good home made food and decent pub food, and had excellent company accompanying me down the hills at my level. How awesome is that? And most of all – bus / car ride there and back – with very good catch with old friends. I personally think they may think of me as a different crazy woman after I opened up on the past year of unique activities – but nothing to hide as most people know of it. If someone steps on you – don’t let it make past you – take initiative to fight back and be part of it, and let them know that you do care and do not appreciate it. The world of politics is not fun – but respect and honesty is greatly appreciated.
Thoughts
If one door closes on you – don’t let it shut you off from others. There’s many open doors out there – or consider closing the door and redesigning all the aspects in the room. You may find a switch may bring good laughs and smiles from the heart. Be yourself – period.
