Sign of Relief.... Rest Chill Rest

I have decided to tender my resignation after a 3-month stint with the employer today. A funny comment from my supervisor, "Personally, if I was you, I would do so too.... as there is nothing for you to gain". I am also relieved to know that my 2 best-abled staff are also planning to leave subsequently, and that's truly a good sign for me to cut my losses today. Thus it is time to relax and think of nothing else. Time for Rest, Chill, Rest.

For further plans, I will think about it next Monday yo :)

More importantly, there is an important lesson from one of my subordinate, who is a Chinese Permanent Resident of Singapore. She will be migrating to Canada with her family, and I do respect her, because neither her nor her family have not been there before. Eleven years ago, she did not travel to Singapore before too, when she had decided to migrate here. That is something that Singaporeans do not have the courage, at least, not without going through a try-out phase. We have been too risk adverse, and perhaps, we have missed out the fun in life, haven't we? For that, I respect my subordinate!

Ice Cream is Happy Food

The day I am waiting for is coming, I am very happy, but at the same time, I must learn to keep my cool. That's important. Things have been really busy over the last few days, so the next 8 hours of tomorrow, I will try my best to be goody goody, and accept what it comes. And of course, stop any excessive thinking now. And I am eating ice-cream to cool down. A good friend said something that is so right "Ice Cream is Happy Food"

New week, New Hope

I am waiting for this Friday to tender my resignation. Finally it is here, and my decision has been made quite a while ago, and it will not change, I am sure. Meanwhile, working life is quite meaningless when there is not much to be done here. The main thing is that we have confidence in ourselves and our future. :P

Friday seems so long, but I know it will come finally.... sometimes, things just cannot be rush. Sunny hopes will come soon yo!

Enjoying to Relax..... Seriously

It has been a good weekend.

I have to proclaim that I have been able to take things more lightly recently. Yes, there are occasions that I have to be excited and there are moments of anxiety, we cannot avoid them, but we have to remind ourselves that they are part of our lives, and we have to accept them gracefully. When there is a moment of unhappiness, let it come if it is not worth the effort to avoid it. It will pass anyway, and if the outcome is not that detrimental, we just accept it gracefully. It is just part of our life, and we cannot escape it.

Today, I watched my favourite series Grey's anatomy, and I went for Bukit Timah hiking, jogging and grocery shopping at Fairprice Finest. It has been a fun day.... seriously. :)

I am on MC today

Physically, I was not feeling well today. Looks like I have to watch my diet today. Mentally, I am relaxed and happy to have a day of rest. I did not do anything much, or eat anything special, and it was just another normal day. I felt that as we grow older, our food intake really determines our health, and this is something we can control. For instance, the fibre and calcium we take per day. Well, for me, I tried to take more vegetables and fruits, as these are not really my favorites since young. However, over the years, you don't have a choice. Thus, going forward, I shall pay more attention to my food and exercise. Hmmmmm.....can I still take my junk food? Chips?

(The attached is my favourite hotdog from Copenhagen streets)

Good & Comfortable

In life, we set targets sub-conciously. Everyone of us wants a good and comfortable level but the extent of the goodness and comfort level differs. It is just like filling up a big box with your hopes comparing to filling up a small one. Have we been idealistic in always hoping for the best, and have we been asking for a flawless path? If so, perhaps, that explains our frustration. I have read the above many times, but yet, it is not easy to remember that. Perhaps next time when we are frustrated, we should bring ourselves back to reality, that perhaps the definition of "good and comfortable" life needs to be adjusted.

Yes, this is my second entry of the day but I can't help it :)

Unfortunate People Vs "Unfortunate" People

I felt bad for a friend who was dismissed without a valid reason. I felt that she is a capable lady, but it is quite unfortunate that she has a sour and incapable boss. Management of bosses is an important skill, but not easy. Sometimes, it is not worth the effort at all. Ultimately, bosses are also paid to work and defend their own interests. Thus, before we think we want to confide in our bosses (as if we trust them), do think again!

I think, the termination of the above friend's job is unfortunate. Which is worse? Having a boss that you cannot trust, or leaving the job without a job? In this friend's case, I suppose the loss is being asked to leave, which has a "face" issue. Otherwise, she has nothing to lose.

Essentially, the issue here is "pride". Is she really unfortunate? If we take away the "pride" issue, then the appropriate word should just be "unlucky". After all, it may still be a fortunate thing not to work under someone you cannot trust.

To this good friend of mine, move ahead, put the past behind you, take a rest, and you will realise that this is just another tiny episode of your life. It may seems easy for one to say so, I know, but then, that's the lesson of "recovery" and "acceptance".