Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Staying on the right track
I've wasted 10 days.
Being confused and lazy and probably complacent. Worrying things over my control, not keeping a tighter rein on my finances.
And yesterday class was like a lightbulb lighting off in my head. "How to qualify for overseas trip next year?" It is really the WANT. You can imagine in your head that you want something very very much, but if your actions does not justify your WANT, it is just tormenting and frustrating for your brain.
Been reflecting the differences between both. Are they all that different? Both are investments of different kind, but for common purpose. One is a youth paradise, a shoutout to the world to tell them we have something accomplished. The other a place to learn from people whose success are justified and I see many people who really want it so badly that I'm sure there will be an alarming number to Alaska this year.
But I also see around me people who are not improving and drifting away. And I feel very sad. Because it is not they don't know or don't understand. It is because they don't believe. As Dr Jack puts it - 怀疑是很辛苦的 - like a suspicious wife keep checking on an innocent husband, it is tough on both side. Since we decided that this is the only way, shouldn't we be more proactive?
As he put it - "Confused no more. What Dr Jack says is suppose to guide, not confuse. Think about it, isn't what they teach, we also practice? Just that we're not consistent enough. It's not the teaching, it is us."
所以我不再怀疑了。这是我相信我唯一能成功的方法，只有拼一切明年一定要出国，证明我自己一定可以做到！
My challenge won't be defeating anyone from either side. My challenge and struggle is to make that small difference each day to contribute to my eventual success.
And I've learnt enough to not create problems. Now it's time to learn how to solve my own problems.
Being confused and lazy and probably complacent. Worrying things over my control, not keeping a tighter rein on my finances.
And yesterday class was like a lightbulb lighting off in my head. "How to qualify for overseas trip next year?" It is really the WANT. You can imagine in your head that you want something very very much, but if your actions does not justify your WANT, it is just tormenting and frustrating for your brain.
Been reflecting the differences between both. Are they all that different? Both are investments of different kind, but for common purpose. One is a youth paradise, a shoutout to the world to tell them we have something accomplished. The other a place to learn from people whose success are justified and I see many people who really want it so badly that I'm sure there will be an alarming number to Alaska this year.
But I also see around me people who are not improving and drifting away. And I feel very sad. Because it is not they don't know or don't understand. It is because they don't believe. As Dr Jack puts it - 怀疑是很辛苦的 - like a suspicious wife keep checking on an innocent husband, it is tough on both side. Since we decided that this is the only way, shouldn't we be more proactive?
As he put it - "Confused no more. What Dr Jack says is suppose to guide, not confuse. Think about it, isn't what they teach, we also practice? Just that we're not consistent enough. It's not the teaching, it is us."
所以我不再怀疑了。这是我相信我唯一能成功的方法，只有拼一切明年一定要出国，证明我自己一定可以做到！
My challenge won't be defeating anyone from either side. My challenge and struggle is to make that small difference each day to contribute to my eventual success.
And I've learnt enough to not create problems. Now it's time to learn how to solve my own problems.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Family, Friends and The Earth
I love my family and friends and my Earth
My weekend can be considered well-spent with those I love. It was clubbing at Bar None with Sarah and Shumin on Saturday (it was Pam's birthday party and I brought those two party animals along for some fun)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM! (though I dunno if you read this)
My weekend can be considered well-spent with those I love. It was clubbing at Bar None with Sarah and Shumin on Saturday (it was Pam's birthday party and I brought those two party animals along for some fun)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM! (though I dunno if you read this)
Was intending to head to New Asia Bar / MOS after the party, but we were having too much fun drinking, dancing and socialising with Pam's friends that we stayed at Bar None and Living Room until 4am. Was introduced to Edwin Yeo, a used to be journalist. Apparently he used to gave us a lecture when I was still at CMM, but i completely can't recall that lecture at all. Anyway he is now running a PR company and I cheekily asked about whether there was any job offering.
And things start rolling out that probably PR is not the way for me as I do not have much experience in the media industry. Been in the hospitality industry since graduation probably have not been a very smart move for me. But I have not looked back since. Choice been made and I am sticking by it. Anyway work is just as transition period. But choosing a relevant job is important. So morale of the story: DO NOT COMPROMISE.
After such a tiring night, I only woke up at ard 2 / 3 pm and watch Live Earth. And I was so lucky to catch Madonna. Love her man, she is so damn cool. Really an icon over the eras. Anyway I was really inspired by all the artistes' performances, the commercials and the short films. Feel that the whole publicity of this event done by Ch5 is really good, however publicity in newspapers are probably lacking by alot. This event super reminded of my 1st job after graduation which is public relations for an non-existent event - Listen Live. So sad my event never took off in Singapore but so happy that the concept has taken its life in Live Earth. I really feel that more of such events should be organized to gather the world together for a common cause. Go to liveearth.org to find out more and do your bit to save our dying earth. Oh ya, and switch off that light you are not using.
Last night was truly the highlight of my week, because I finally spent time with my family! We had a crab zhi char dinner at Punggol and I really feel very blessed to have the chance to have dinner with my family. Can't remember when was the last time I actually sat down with them to eat a meal together. Must be CNY... so sad right? We bought durians and walked home from Punggol with it and talked alot. I finally did that long overdue facial for my mum and sister too! I kept really quiet when my parents was saying we should be doing this every weekend. I really wish I can, but if I got more impt priorities I've gotta go fulfill those first before I can be with my parents 24/7. Ever since I have joined Amway, I really really really wished my parents are fighting on the same line as me, so that it won't be so tough and we can go overseas together within the next 2 years too. I wish for that day to come real soon!
And things start rolling out that probably PR is not the way for me as I do not have much experience in the media industry. Been in the hospitality industry since graduation probably have not been a very smart move for me. But I have not looked back since. Choice been made and I am sticking by it. Anyway work is just as transition period. But choosing a relevant job is important. So morale of the story: DO NOT COMPROMISE.
After such a tiring night, I only woke up at ard 2 / 3 pm and watch Live Earth. And I was so lucky to catch Madonna. Love her man, she is so damn cool. Really an icon over the eras. Anyway I was really inspired by all the artistes' performances, the commercials and the short films. Feel that the whole publicity of this event done by Ch5 is really good, however publicity in newspapers are probably lacking by alot. This event super reminded of my 1st job after graduation which is public relations for an non-existent event - Listen Live. So sad my event never took off in Singapore but so happy that the concept has taken its life in Live Earth. I really feel that more of such events should be organized to gather the world together for a common cause. Go to liveearth.org to find out more and do your bit to save our dying earth. Oh ya, and switch off that light you are not using.
Last night was truly the highlight of my week, because I finally spent time with my family! We had a crab zhi char dinner at Punggol and I really feel very blessed to have the chance to have dinner with my family. Can't remember when was the last time I actually sat down with them to eat a meal together. Must be CNY... so sad right? We bought durians and walked home from Punggol with it and talked alot. I finally did that long overdue facial for my mum and sister too! I kept really quiet when my parents was saying we should be doing this every weekend. I really wish I can, but if I got more impt priorities I've gotta go fulfill those first before I can be with my parents 24/7. Ever since I have joined Amway, I really really really wished my parents are fighting on the same line as me, so that it won't be so tough and we can go overseas together within the next 2 years too. I wish for that day to come real soon!
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Lighter moments of life
Me and Elyn (I've grown to love this girl :D)
Some more of us
Driven
If you ever seen my past entry, there was an entry on envy. Damn, the envy bug never dies. It creates a space of dissatisfaction with my own life and I want more.
What drives you? For me it's the want for better things in my life, for my family and my friends. I want to spend $ without looking at price tag. I want my parents to stop working and enjoy life. I want my brother and sister to pursue their dreams. I want to be generous to all my friends. I want a better quality of life. I want more!
In comparison, many of my peers are enjoying life now by partying all night, dining at places I nv even heard before, travelling to places like new york, LA, Europe, going to universities locally and overseas and buying the Pradas, Guccis, LVs etc. I really envy their lifestyles and I can't keep up with them. I start to ponder about my family's and my financial status and realized -Somethings in life are just unfair, so why bother comparing? Move on, make a difference to our futures by working hard NOW is what matters. The sooner we succeed, the more we get to enjoy life. The more we indulge in self pity, the more we will find ourselves stuck in the rut.
Recently someone just shared with me. There are 2 kinds of friends in this world. The first kind are those you look for to share your problems with and you can count on them to be responsible, reliable to go all the way to help you. And the second kind are those you look for when you want to have fun. I don't know which kind of friends you have more. But I'm very glad and proud to say I have more of the 1st kind. My whole Hana team is the 1st kind and interestingly I still look for them when I wanna have fun. The leaders like Len, Caren, Rion, Janet and Cindy really sacrifice alot of their time and effort to try to make a difference to our lives. And the team can't do without anyone of us. Like the funny dudes - Desmond, Gordon, Zhenwei, Oliver, Ivan. The young pretty lasses - Angela, Loreen, Thanet. The hardworking and talented (sometimes have to stand in as nannies) - Emily, Hui Er, Elyn, and Marc. With the team constantly growing with new blood - like Sarah, Claudia, Alethea, even Anita and Clara, I really do believe our futures have some hope.
Now with the belief, it is time to make the difference. The race to the finish line has begun and we can't lose to those who started the race later than us.
What drives you? For me it's the want for better things in my life, for my family and my friends. I want to spend $ without looking at price tag. I want my parents to stop working and enjoy life. I want my brother and sister to pursue their dreams. I want to be generous to all my friends. I want a better quality of life. I want more!
In comparison, many of my peers are enjoying life now by partying all night, dining at places I nv even heard before, travelling to places like new york, LA, Europe, going to universities locally and overseas and buying the Pradas, Guccis, LVs etc. I really envy their lifestyles and I can't keep up with them. I start to ponder about my family's and my financial status and realized -Somethings in life are just unfair, so why bother comparing? Move on, make a difference to our futures by working hard NOW is what matters. The sooner we succeed, the more we get to enjoy life. The more we indulge in self pity, the more we will find ourselves stuck in the rut.
Recently someone just shared with me. There are 2 kinds of friends in this world. The first kind are those you look for to share your problems with and you can count on them to be responsible, reliable to go all the way to help you. And the second kind are those you look for when you want to have fun. I don't know which kind of friends you have more. But I'm very glad and proud to say I have more of the 1st kind. My whole Hana team is the 1st kind and interestingly I still look for them when I wanna have fun. The leaders like Len, Caren, Rion, Janet and Cindy really sacrifice alot of their time and effort to try to make a difference to our lives. And the team can't do without anyone of us. Like the funny dudes - Desmond, Gordon, Zhenwei, Oliver, Ivan. The young pretty lasses - Angela, Loreen, Thanet. The hardworking and talented (sometimes have to stand in as nannies) - Emily, Hui Er, Elyn, and Marc. With the team constantly growing with new blood - like Sarah, Claudia, Alethea, even Anita and Clara, I really do believe our futures have some hope.
Now with the belief, it is time to make the difference. The race to the finish line has begun and we can't lose to those who started the race later than us.
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