Mindset

I often reflect on things that happens in the day, but it is rarely that i pen them down like this. Recently, I reflect a lot more than usual and realised that how much growing up I have done. I learnt a lot of things that hard way by experiencing it myself. Despite its wisdom, books are of little help. Most of the help comes from within. More often than not, you only learn when you get burnt and its only then , that you understand the true meaning intented by the author. Just like how your parents' nagging suddenly can seem heartwarming to you.

Life takes on a 180 when your perspective of things change. This has been the case for me eversince I started working. Big things in the past become nothing but a speck of dust in my eye. Its nothing more than removing that piece of dirt to get on with life. My key takeaway from all my reflections thus far is that mindset is the key to all success. Because with the right mindset, it can help pull you away from undesirable thoughts and feelings that could hinder success. As it is important to exercise to stay healthy, it is equally important to take time off to understand how your body is feeling. It is always good to know how you are feeling so that you can fine-tune your emotions. After you know what you are dealing with, it would be way easier in managing emotions. i.e pitching it at the right level, making it work for you rather than against you. Everyone has their own formulae, there is no right way of doing things. I have found mine but it is going to take time to nurture it to become receptive to all situations.

Air Supply

It was a great concert! unfortunately, only managed to video at the end. ha.

Bombshell and its impact

Horrified and disappointed. Ronaldo drops bombshell on United. Check this out! http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=768745.html What exactly is he trying to do? Is this some publicity stunt of his? Could he be thriving on the attention from club managers worldwide? or maybe, it's one of his strategy for a pay increment. oh well, he is a smart guy, he must know what to do. As my favourite player, he has indeed improved in leaps and bounds since years ago and plus, he has played a really great game this season. :)

Another shocking news hit me when I got home today. I found the tap running on full "power". This means that it has been on for the past 10 hours. Thinking about all that water wasted gets on my nerves. It could be used for at least a 100 baths and car washes. I'm really feeling the pinch even though the bill is not coming from my pocket. All the talk about global conservation.. being green and all, and yet my family is not doing the right thing! I'm going to find out who is the little culprit and give him a good scolding.

Wet morning but sexy saturday ahead~

Oh my, it’s a wet morning today! I'm feeling great. I'll be having yoga class soon. My trainer is really nice, probably in her mid-thirties or so. Didn’t dare to ask coz age is a sensitive issue yea? Even at my previous workplace, we celebrate birthdays with only one candle! Ho ho, just browse through Kerly’s blog, so fun so fun! She is having so much fun and I am happy for her. Kerly’s blog is the only blog I can remember, I have lost all of my friends bog after formatting my computer. Sigh. I need to get back all of them again.

Yesterday, I went out with the girls and it was so much fun again. I wished I have digital cam so that I can post them up for you to see. Anyhow, Gina has already posted them in facebook; there are quite many silly pictures of me. Gosh, I can’t wait for Bangkok trip!

Now that I am working, people ask me how’s work? Well, work has been great so far. I really love everything about SCB, it’s a wonderful place to work in, especially in FMO. I have learnt heaps about products, structures, processes, risk management and made brilliant friends from the programme especially. Even then, there are some days which I wanna go home and sleep instead of working or wanna leave to go out with my baby more. This is where I can see myself developing into something more so even when things are not so great, I have to remind myself that I have to stick my head in it and carry on coz life is a marathon and not a race. Thus, Standard Chartered Marathon!

Oh shucks, I have to leave for yoga already. Stay tuned for more!

CHANGE

Many of us are resistant to change. Especially when things have been going so well for you, why would want to move out of your comfort zone?

Change, be it internal or external, signals the end of the tried, trusted and familiar but change is also a new beginning, a potentially exciting future. More often than not, we are unaware that we need change and that change can be beneficial. We are usually more comfortable with changes that we have control over. Take for example, getting a new mobile vs getting retrenched. Today I had a course on “How to turn Change into Opportunities” and I would like to share with you some interesting points.

We have to accept that changes happen. We need to be on our toes, to anticipate changes and adapt quickly. This can be done easily if you adopt the growth mindset, always have the learning aptitudes in you. Your earnings power is stagnant if your learning stops. For any change, view it in a positive light so that you can move out of the denial, resistance stages earlier.

This has worked for me throughout my life; I hope it’ll help you too!

Jokes in the Woks

Some jokes to keep you entertained.


"HOW was your blind date?" a college student asked her room-mate."Terrible!" the room-mate answered."He showed up in his 1932 Rolls Royce.""Wow! That's a very expensive car. What's so bad about that?""He was the original owner."-----

Patient: It's been one month since my last visit and I still feel miserable.Doctor: Did you follow the instructions on the medicine I gave you?Patient: I sure did. The bottle said, "keep tightly closed."-----

Girl : Do you love me ?Boy : Yes DearGirl : Would you die for me ?Boy : No, mine is undying love-----

Man : How old is your father ?Boy : As old as meMan : How can that be ?Boy : He became a father only when I was born-----

Waiter : I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.Customer : Don't tell me your problems. Give the menu card.-----

Manager : Sorry,but I can't give u a job. I don't need much help.Job Applicant: That's all right. In fact I'm just the right person in this case. You see, I won't be of much help anyway!!-----Dad : "Son, how can you call your aunt stupid? Go and say sorry to her."Son : (goes over to the aunt) "Aunt, I am sorry you are stupid.-----

Teacher: "How do u think Shakespeare wrote such master pieces?"College student: "With a pencil, maam, either a 2B or not 2B."-----

"Mum, teacher was asking me today if I have any brothers or sisters who will be coming to school.""That's nice of her to take such an interest. What did she say when u told her u are the only child?""She just said, 'Thank goodness!'"-----

Teacher: "Chong, u missed school last Friday."Chong : "You're wrong, Sir."Teacher: "Wrong, how is that?"Chong : "I was absent, yes but I certainly didn't miss it!"-----A teacher was asking her class: "What is the difference between 'unlawful' and 'illegal'?"Only one hand shot up. "Ok, answer, Joan," said the teacher."'unlawful' is when u do something the law doesn't allow and 'illegal' is a sick eagle."-----

Tooth extractionPatient : How much to have this tooth pulled?Dentist : $90.00.Patient : $90.00 for just a few minutes work???Dentist : I can extract it very slowly if you like.-----

Teacher : "How come you do not comb your hair?"Ah Kow : "No comb, Sir."Teacher : "Use your dad's then."Ah Kow : "No hair, Sir."

My Week

Finally, it's a Friday! Yay! This means the weekend is here. 5 days in the mine for 2 days of paradise! But I do enjoy what I doing at work plus my colleagues (in my dept) are really fun. Going to their house to play mahjong tmr, captain's ball next week and cycling at Ubin the following week. Never expected so have fited in so well. :)

I'm sitting at home chilling out with my family and mocca. It feels really good to have them all here. On wed, I had my driving test at 3.45pm. I thought I could pass. Sigh. Guess what stupid move I made? I inched forward to wait at a "imaginary pocket" in an attempt make a right turn at the junction despite the red arrow. This was an immediate failure! SObz!

Later that night, I went for Asoc Gala Dinner with my Asocies gang. Seeing many of my old friends once again reminded me of the fun times I had in school with them all. Sadly due to work, tim chloe and I were unable to join the rest for drinks and more action.

Well, I am glad today ended well. Looking forward to tomorrow!

Badminton with my family!