On the journey to visit the lion!

Grrr..... That's how enthusiastic it may sound! Time to explore the world a lil' bit more. Until then, do keep tab with the updates at coming entries..

Let's start giving...

(This boy was kinda cute. He came from a big and destitute family. When his mother dropped by the office, he would run into my room first. I'd wash his hands slowly and give him a candy before he goes playing. Everytime I wash his hands, I realize my hands are bigger and they are getting older...ahaha. It also hit me that his hands are so small and vulnerable. I could see in his eyes that he felt so secure under this pair of bigger and older hands. It's not how big your hands can carry the heart, but how big it could touch the heart.)



When everyone was so pessimistic about their future in view of the current global situation, there is a group of people who come up to launch an event called Project Hope. I am particularly impressed when I heard about this project with the theme of THIS CHRISTMAS, DO HOPE from someone who came from a different religious background but shares the same interest, that is HOPE. It's always interesting to read Marina M's blog. This at least shows some spirit of one Malaysia, or rather many people with one spirit.

Of late, the political situation has gone downstream with people disagreeing with each other and spelling out words which literally hurt others. Deep down we are still the same, made of flesh and blood. At times I wonder, am I so different from you. At times I wonder if this is really my home. At times I asked myself why, why and why. And the reason remains unknown.

When people are busy submerging themselves in the rat race, sometimes I would take a back sit and look around. I like to observe and slowly digesting the facts of life. There is so much about life that we have yet to explore or realize. Take this for example.

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) says Malaysians throw away more than 10 tonnes of leftover food every day — yet others are struggling to feed the hungry during Christmas. While you are enjoying your food tonight, may you feel blessed as there are hundreds more out there who are still hungry. And I am glad that there are certain kind-hearted quarters who took the effort to feed these needy without a fee. read here. What I am more impressed is that they don't choose which skin colour to help, and that is what you really call one human spirit.

Instead of ranting about life, and complaining that there's no hope which will change your life better, why not consider of creating a hope for others. My assistant who is leaving next month told me that she was feeling embarrassed for receiving gifts and departure advice from me but has nothing done in return. But that didn't really matter at all. I told her what matters is that she would continue to work with her heart and keep the giving spirit going on. It doesn't have to be material. Just a simple hand or ears can bring such a difference to people.

So when people don't believe in miracles, try creating one for others. The cycle will go on and on and one day you will find miracle lying on your path. It's really a sad thing that grown ups believing less about miracles, unlike during childhood when santa would really bring presents to them. That's why children are a happy lot.

There are so many programs out there which support the idea of giving, including Oprah's Big Give program which was really an eye-opener. But if you choose to close your eyes and not to know or even bother of the outside world, you are actually deterring a big part of humanity in you. It's always not too late to cultivate this value.

So, at this holiday seasons, let's open our arms and embrace a better tomorrow. People ask if I really celebrate it. Well, I celebrate almost any festivals, it's not the religion part but rather to celebrate the spirit of togetherness. I have so far received 3 presents for this month, a tie from Amy, a gift from Aunt Ally which she bought during her China trip last month, Aunt Polly for her durians freshly packed and sent to the office. Ok, this has nothing to do with Xmas, just some nice gestures. And yes, none of them expect anything from me in return. Shall get them something when I return from a trip soon.

Until then, keep on giving! Hohoho....

Hello, gd morning people..

It's been quite sometime since the previous entry. After the what-is-new busy at work and some clearings to do before the coming holiday seasons, finally things are a lil bit settled. So much of moving and dusting to do. It's like a blessing to wake up in the morning and there are so ample of time to crawl on the bed and then make the way to the pc table and started browsing the net to kick start the day. A toast with a cuppa milo will serve better.


Of late, I have to admit that I am less inspired to write not mentioning to jot down whatever in the mind. There are just so many uncertainties. Let's talk abit on the work since it's kinda wrapping up for the year already. There are so many ups and downs. The ups that are some definite improvements in the office but the down is still the non-chalant behaviour of the people. Having to explained and keep on enforcing better service provision, people still stick to the 8 to 5 attitude. At times I am just simply tired because most of the people don't seem to share the same vision. That comes with a lil disappointment. As simple as answering calls within 3 ringing tone and spelling gd morning are so far reachable.


There are umpteen of times when I made calls to most departments and even the private sectors, people just don't seem to understand the phone ethics.

Example 01:

(phone tone ringing about 30s; that's a long waiting time if you started counting now)

XXX operator : Yes?

Me : Err..Gd morning?...

XXX op. : Yes? (!@#$%)

Me : XXX dept?

XXX op. : Yes...

Me : Could you put me onto 133 ext, please?

put on ext 133 without a word !@#$%


Example 2:

XXX op. : Yes?

Me : Gd Morning?...

XXX op. : Yes?

Me : Ehem, gd Morning?? (being a lil nasty)

XXX op. : Oh, gd morning. (at least he realized!)

Me : XXX Dept?

XXX op. : Yes, this is XXX dept.

Me : Could you put me onto ext 133, pls?

XXX op. : One moment pls...

(at least this is better)


The fact that I made alot of calls everyday, most of the calls not needing me to make but I'd better do it myself because you might see through 2 sun rises and yet you will not get what you wanted if you leave it to the others to do. And most of the time, people do bully each other over the calls and in the end, I had to make the calls myself. My voice has been so loud and frequent that it echoes in the mind of these people who used to answer my call, ahahaha. Now that they know how to greet but why wait only when they listen to my voice. They should be practising that everyday because they are the operators and their bread and butter is managing calls. It's like a breadseller, what happens if he sells rotten bread? It defeats the purpose, kan?


So, if I expect something from other departments, I have to do the same with my own. And yet, it seems so far reachable, ahahaha... I have no idea. Oh yea, I guess I do. People's attitude. And no, I don't have that much time to monitor all these because I have my own loads of clients to attend. Then what are the rest doing? But again, once told is lazy, twice told is careless, thrice told is st*p*d! So, you won't expect the 4th from me. Merci boucoup. Once I get a complaint from the outside people, then expect some lashings session ya.


I like reading news in the morning. But that always ended up with a heartache. It seems like a child play every corner of the country. Politicians lashing at each other. Then saying one thing at one point, and later saying another thing at other point. Gee..it's so confusing and misleading la. You cannot trust what you read on the newspaper even though they stressed that it's confirmed! The BTN la, the restriction on some religious wordings, the usage of English in Sc&Maths la, to name a few still have not come to a conclusion despite being dragged for soooo long. yawnn....


I think it's a lil too much to consume in such a quiet morning. I better get myself ready something to eat. Ciao!

Amazing boy and girl

Very impressive. Definitely have to share this with everyone. Enjoy this beautiful children act!

Shorter time with lesser work, or longer time with more work?

A couple of heartaches here and there. It really amazes me how different some people may think of doing something. Try this:

a) using a traditional 'bucket to fish' which probably catches 15 fishes nonchalantly in 8 hours.

b) using a fishing net which probably catches 15 fishes in an hour.

Choose one. Let me tell you what I think. I'd choose (b) cause it's 8 times faster than (a) and still achieving the same thing in the end of the day. That's simply more 'efficient'. Just a simpler system but could save so much time and perhaps more time can be invested in other beneficial areas.

Don't be surprised if some chose (a) cause there are people who do!

A day with Mr.Sunshine

After days of rain, the sky decided to show a tinge of sunshine. People came out to the street, seen jogging in the field, and playing water in the pool.

The morning was a busy one. Work was fun, meeting some interesting people and went to an unexpected party. All in all, the travelling that makes the body tired. Monic, a gentle lady seems to be at a lost when she was told by her physician that she had a rare medical condition. Being poor and destitute, she had no where to turn to. She had no choice but to wait for the circumstances to claim her fate. Again, life is so unpredictable. Being as innocent, she was a tough lady, a lady who listens gently and plays by the rules. But why on earth that a person who cares bout her health from the beginning has to be stricken by ill fate while the others who careless bout their health walks freely on the street? Let us believe in miracles and that she will be alright.

The evening was so lovely even though the head was throbbing pain. Went to the pool to cool down abit. There were so many kids in the pool. Seemed like summer had come back once again. Before the pool was closed, people were seen rushing to clean up. Though it was sunny, the wind was blowing so cold, sending goosebumps over the skin. Brr... quickly I grabbed the towel and left the pool.

The night is calm. Not really feeling well. Dunno whether it's because of the swim, the weather or the dinner. Nausea and headache. The magazine says that I need more probiotics. Got a deal from a Si Tau Chai (Son of a Boss). Gonna get some supplies from him. Expecting for a big discount k, hehe..

Until then, it's another night to rest.

Raining marathon

I was squeezing the brain trying to put my thoughts into words. It wasn't an easy task and eventually I realized there was actually none. Nothing in mind to write about except the rain has not stopped since morning. That's like a record breaking marathon! Ahahaha...

The moment I got home, I found myself lying on the couch like a log. Never wanted to move, not even a step. The weather is making me so slow and tired. At work I was literally operating like a snail and finished right on the dot. It was like a soulless moment. Don't ask why, but I was simply tired. Even after having 8hrs undisturbed sleep last night, the body doesn't seem to charge. I was planning to go to the stadium and run a mile but the weather didn't seem to agree with my plan.

Cozily, I am sitting on the couch, listening to the rain outside and still as hard as before. The cool shower literally woke me up, and now I feel so refreshed. You have no idea how fun it was taking cool shower on a rainy day. Don't believe? Cuba la... ahahaha..gonna dance like a frog.

I was browsing my old entries and noticed the first year of blogging was really a busy year-end and slowly things were slowing down. This year is not an exception. So, I am supposed to go for a holiday. But year-end proves to be more expensive. Let's see what's in store later.

Until then, take care..