The countdown has begun marking the last few days at my current workplace. When I resigned from my previous company, I remember the elation and relief as well as the excitement with the prospect of being released from the bonds of employment! This time round, I must say I am feeling quite sad. There's a lot I will miss but definitely not enough to make me stay but it's still very much an opposite of what I felt the last time!
I've packed all my things which surprisingly filled only 5 shoeboxes. Was expecting a whole lot more but guess my miniscule office limited my packrat nature. Come Friday I will be enjoying joblessness for a week before I am back again in the never ending rat race :)
Squeak squeak!
Monday, September 18, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
All my bags are packed...
I am melancholic... it's been a week of farewells and next week promises even more as I slowly uproot myself from the college and prepare for my new job come October.
It's terribly upsetting leaving a job you enjoy but it's also immensely exciting having the prospect of a job you could enjoy even more! Either way, it's bittersweet... and as much as I'm looking forward to be in KLCC, I'm going to miss the college, my colleagues, students and my desk.
Change is definitely the theme of the month. On top of a new job, I'm also looking at many other new things with a new house being on top of my mind. With certain circumstances, I feel like moving out. Too many memories in my place and I think it may be time to upgrade from a renter to an owner. It's a nagging thought and we'll see how it goes.
I've never been one to hold on to the past. Gawd knows I've hardly ever kept up contact with old friends... can't even remember my friends in secondary school. I have for the most lived in the present with an eye to the future but with age and experience, I have to say that all this moving forward stuff can be delusional. Sometimes, it would be nice to live in the past and remember where you came from and those who helped you through.
Melancholy in September never fails...
It's terribly upsetting leaving a job you enjoy but it's also immensely exciting having the prospect of a job you could enjoy even more! Either way, it's bittersweet... and as much as I'm looking forward to be in KLCC, I'm going to miss the college, my colleagues, students and my desk.
Change is definitely the theme of the month. On top of a new job, I'm also looking at many other new things with a new house being on top of my mind. With certain circumstances, I feel like moving out. Too many memories in my place and I think it may be time to upgrade from a renter to an owner. It's a nagging thought and we'll see how it goes.
I've never been one to hold on to the past. Gawd knows I've hardly ever kept up contact with old friends... can't even remember my friends in secondary school. I have for the most lived in the present with an eye to the future but with age and experience, I have to say that all this moving forward stuff can be delusional. Sometimes, it would be nice to live in the past and remember where you came from and those who helped you through.
Melancholy in September never fails...
Monday, September 11, 2006
Happy Birthdays!
Aimo and Chun! Happy Birthday! Hope you guys have a blast with lots of cake, goodies and presents!
It's been ages since we celebrated birthdays ala MMU days. I can still remember the homemade cards and parties at the playground :)
It's been ages since we celebrated birthdays ala MMU days. I can still remember the homemade cards and parties at the playground :)
Friday, September 01, 2006
Picket Fences
I've had an interesting week of neighbourly encounters. First up, I found in the backyard some broken branches from the insane tree that's growing. When I first moved in over 2 years ago, the tree was just a spindly shrub barely 1 feet high. It's now a towering 10 feet tree with beautiful umbrella like branches which unfortunately tend to extend into my neighbours 'delicate' back porch. Thus the broken tree branches left on my side of the backyard like Mafia style warnings.
So in the interest of neighbourly relations, I chopped the entire tree down and my frumpy grumpy neighbour is now all smiles. I guess the centimetre long invasion into the airspace by my tree threatened her sovereignity. People can be quite possesive at times (myself included) so like I said, in the best interest of everyone, a tree is now dead.
Then there's this other neighbour, the one with the biggest most renovated house on the block who wants to build gates at the entrances to the back road. Given the 'recent rise' in crime and the 'threat to safety and belongings', the gates are 'necessary' and since its in shared interest, we should all chip in.
I don't know about you guys but the only ones to gain here are the ones with most to lose. Given that, dividing the cost 'evenly' is practical but somewhat unjustified so I decided to pay nothing.
I do live in a nice neighbourhood but people with high walls and big gates do not nice neighbours make.
So in the interest of neighbourly relations, I chopped the entire tree down and my frumpy grumpy neighbour is now all smiles. I guess the centimetre long invasion into the airspace by my tree threatened her sovereignity. People can be quite possesive at times (myself included) so like I said, in the best interest of everyone, a tree is now dead.
Then there's this other neighbour, the one with the biggest most renovated house on the block who wants to build gates at the entrances to the back road. Given the 'recent rise' in crime and the 'threat to safety and belongings', the gates are 'necessary' and since its in shared interest, we should all chip in.
I don't know about you guys but the only ones to gain here are the ones with most to lose. Given that, dividing the cost 'evenly' is practical but somewhat unjustified so I decided to pay nothing.
I do live in a nice neighbourhood but people with high walls and big gates do not nice neighbours make.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Grounded...
I have a problem. I am a shopaholic...
This Megasale has been great thus far, though for all the wrong reasons! I've hardly been to 3-4 malls but have been spending like crazy. It's fun most definitely but at the end of the day, the one having the most fun will be my banks :)
So I've grounded myself from any malls until the sale is over. At least on the upside, I hardly ever pay regular price. But flash that 70% sticker and out comes my credit cards in a flash!
It has been a great sale though I must admit. It won't be long to the year end though and we all know what that means :)
This Megasale has been great thus far, though for all the wrong reasons! I've hardly been to 3-4 malls but have been spending like crazy. It's fun most definitely but at the end of the day, the one having the most fun will be my banks :)
So I've grounded myself from any malls until the sale is over. At least on the upside, I hardly ever pay regular price. But flash that 70% sticker and out comes my credit cards in a flash!
It has been a great sale though I must admit. It won't be long to the year end though and we all know what that means :)
Friday, August 18, 2006
Bye bye furry friends...
It's now official... I am now bunny-free.
All the bunnies in my backyard have found new homes. It's a little sad seeing them go but with the career move, I just won't have time for them. Even at the moment, they're pretty much on their own, though occasionally they do come in useful as 'entertainment' for the kids.
I have learned something though. I no longer want a dog and I most definitely do not want children. I guess the idea of personal freedom is very crucial to me.
My parents will be severely disappointed I am sure but who knows, I may just adopt someday. Maybe at the age of 5 when they're housetrained and fully-teethed. :)
All the bunnies in my backyard have found new homes. It's a little sad seeing them go but with the career move, I just won't have time for them. Even at the moment, they're pretty much on their own, though occasionally they do come in useful as 'entertainment' for the kids.
I have learned something though. I no longer want a dog and I most definitely do not want children. I guess the idea of personal freedom is very crucial to me.
My parents will be severely disappointed I am sure but who knows, I may just adopt someday. Maybe at the age of 5 when they're housetrained and fully-teethed. :)
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Nervous anticipation...
It's confirmed. I've tendered my resignation from the college. Signed the offer letter with my new employer. Stamped the agreement. And went for the medical checkup. So come October, I'll be working in KLCC!
It's a great career move. Very generous salary hike, great benefits, and the promise of challenges but it's definitely nerve wrecking. Moving out of a comfort zone is definitely scary, especially when it's a very nice comfort zone but some opportunities are rare and I don't want to regret not taking it later in life.
Will definitely miss life in the college. It will be sad to hand over CreativeKids to new teachers. And even rabbits have to go. And in the future, perhaps even a move out of USJ. It's a lot of change but I'm game for it :)
So wish me luck! For friends in KL, well, here I come!
It's a great career move. Very generous salary hike, great benefits, and the promise of challenges but it's definitely nerve wrecking. Moving out of a comfort zone is definitely scary, especially when it's a very nice comfort zone but some opportunities are rare and I don't want to regret not taking it later in life.
Will definitely miss life in the college. It will be sad to hand over CreativeKids to new teachers. And even rabbits have to go. And in the future, perhaps even a move out of USJ. It's a lot of change but I'm game for it :)
So wish me luck! For friends in KL, well, here I come!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Time For Change
Change is in the air! I've quit my job and am moving on to a more challenging undertaking but one that is more rewarding as well. Out of the 20 or so applications sent out, only 2 responded and I've managed to clinch one. Thankfully, of ALL the ones I've sent out and hoped to get, the job I did get is the one I truly wanted. I am definitely very lucky this year.
Will post more details later. Right now, am basking in rays of change and all pumped up. I am a happy boy.
ps: LOTS of vacancies for fulltime lecturers in multimedia, advertising, mass communications and similar... buzz if keen :)
Will post more details later. Right now, am basking in rays of change and all pumped up. I am a happy boy.
ps: LOTS of vacancies for fulltime lecturers in multimedia, advertising, mass communications and similar... buzz if keen :)
Monday, July 31, 2006
Tis' the season to be spending... falalalala...
The Malaysian Megasale is back and gosh... am just so pumped. Went on a mini shopping marathon over the weekend and got myself a whole bunch of goodies.
I am such a shopaholic. Someone needs to take my credit cards away from me... all 8 of them.
I am such a shopaholic. Someone needs to take my credit cards away from me... all 8 of them.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A weekend to remember...
I have to say I had a GREAT weekend! Went up to Genting on Friday and had to admit, was a little trepidatious (is this a word?) as most of my trips uphill have ended in some form of trauma. (Flashback: - brakes failed while going downhill, - battery died and had to be jumpstarted, - got lost walking, - diarrhorea, etc.).
This time round however, everything went perfectly well! Checked in without delay, got great rooms with great views. Weather was blissful! All nice and clear while driving then suddenly all misty and cool when I've parked. Just perfect!
Throughout, did the whole Genting fanfare. Went on rides, watched movies, went for the Mysteria magic show, ate like a pig, and had a ball of a time!
I want to go again!
This time round however, everything went perfectly well! Checked in without delay, got great rooms with great views. Weather was blissful! All nice and clear while driving then suddenly all misty and cool when I've parked. Just perfect!
Throughout, did the whole Genting fanfare. Went on rides, watched movies, went for the Mysteria magic show, ate like a pig, and had a ball of a time!
I want to go again!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Gimme a 'H' 'O' 'L' 'I' 'D' 'A' 'Y' and what do you spell?
Am off and away! Will be on leave from tomorrow till the weekend. Going off to Melaka, then to Sunway Lagoon then off to Genting. Doubt it'll be 'relaxing' but it'll be fun!
HOORAH!
HOORAH!
Monday, July 17, 2006
Muddled Monday
I am full of gibberish today. Not sure whether it's all the sleep I got on Sunday or the fact that I'm underdressed (in t-shirt instead of shirt) but today is one muddled Monday.
It has been ages since I have literally nothing to do and it's amazing that it's all tied up to my machine. My PC is in the shop being upgraded to XP and without it, I'm utterly useless. Furthermore, with this week being a mid-semester break, I have no classes to go to and no students are around for consultation.
Summary is... I'm bored.
To make matters worse, only 7 of my colleagues are around and from this 7, only 2-3 are about in the office. Having 14 people on leave certainly makes a huge difference to what is usually a lively office environment. It's just so dead today.
It's now 2pm and I've exhausted all possible time with emails... rearranged the pens and pencils... went to the bathroom almost every 30 minutes and ate lunch twice.
Thankfully, my machine will be back tomorrow and hopefully, life at work will keep me busy again. I like being useful.
It has been ages since I have literally nothing to do and it's amazing that it's all tied up to my machine. My PC is in the shop being upgraded to XP and without it, I'm utterly useless. Furthermore, with this week being a mid-semester break, I have no classes to go to and no students are around for consultation.
Summary is... I'm bored.
To make matters worse, only 7 of my colleagues are around and from this 7, only 2-3 are about in the office. Having 14 people on leave certainly makes a huge difference to what is usually a lively office environment. It's just so dead today.
It's now 2pm and I've exhausted all possible time with emails... rearranged the pens and pencils... went to the bathroom almost every 30 minutes and ate lunch twice.
Thankfully, my machine will be back tomorrow and hopefully, life at work will keep me busy again. I like being useful.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Friday, July 07, 2006
SEGi Community Day (8/7)
If you are around the neighbourhood this Saturday (8/7), do drop by SEGi College Subang Jaya for an activity-filled day! With over 30+ external vendors, Futsal challenges, carnival games, computer games and lots of FOOD, the day promises to be full of fun!
Look me up for 'discounted' coupons :) Hope to see you guys there!
Look me up for 'discounted' coupons :) Hope to see you guys there!
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Introducing Raisin!
A new baby bunny has emerged from the burrow and it's Raisin!
Here's Raisin with his mom, Biscotti and dad, Fudge.
Here's Raisin with his mom, Biscotti and dad, Fudge.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
what a genius...
I've been having problems with my office email. Any email I send out with attachments get bounced back. So I emailed the IT guy and told him very clearly and slowly that my email works fine except when I send out one with an attachment of any file type and size to any email account. If I do, my email will bounce. Please advise.
His advice?
1. What file type did you attach?
And when I explained, he then asked:
2. Who did you send it to?
When I said both internal and external accounts, he then suggested:
3. Why don't you forward to me a sample of the file you are trying to send so I can test it out.
Hmm...
His advice?
1. What file type did you attach?
And when I explained, he then asked:
2. Who did you send it to?
When I said both internal and external accounts, he then suggested:
3. Why don't you forward to me a sample of the file you are trying to send so I can test it out.
Hmm...
Friday, June 23, 2006
CreativeKids is 2 years old!
June marks the 2nd year anniversary of CreativeKids and there's definitely cause to celebrate! I started off CreativeKids 2 years ago with a big dream, 3 classes, and an average of 1.5 students a class. For the whole first year, I scraped by with barely 2-3 students a class, earning just enough to break even.
Right now, CreativeKids is at 95% capacity! Out of my 3 classes, I have 34 students from a maximum population of 36. For the first time, I have had to turn down parents and I even had to cancel a fourth class, not due to demand but due to my time constraints. It really feels great to have something you create be so successful :)
Sigh... I am contented, tired, but contented.
Right now, CreativeKids is at 95% capacity! Out of my 3 classes, I have 34 students from a maximum population of 36. For the first time, I have had to turn down parents and I even had to cancel a fourth class, not due to demand but due to my time constraints. It really feels great to have something you create be so successful :)
Sigh... I am contented, tired, but contented.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Not again...
The World Cup is back. Hoorah...
For the next few weeks it will be another annoying period of trying to explain to people why I don't know who won what or who played who and more importantly, why I don't care. After all, it's only football.
It irks me though why it's so hard to accept that different people like different things. And it's particularly gender bias when it is argued that men must like football although there are some really passionate women fans out there as well. It's human nature I guess to want the justification of others for your interests because I strongly suspect that not every 'fan' out there is really one. Perhaps peer pressure may be involved.
So be nice and don't ask me about football. Otherwise I may very well turn the tables and start discussing the science of Star Trek instead.
For the next few weeks it will be another annoying period of trying to explain to people why I don't know who won what or who played who and more importantly, why I don't care. After all, it's only football.
It irks me though why it's so hard to accept that different people like different things. And it's particularly gender bias when it is argued that men must like football although there are some really passionate women fans out there as well. It's human nature I guess to want the justification of others for your interests because I strongly suspect that not every 'fan' out there is really one. Perhaps peer pressure may be involved.
So be nice and don't ask me about football. Otherwise I may very well turn the tables and start discussing the science of Star Trek instead.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Hmm...
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Monday, June 05, 2006
I am bored...
I am bored. Yes... bored.
I've been working at my current place for just over 2 years now and boredom has started to set in. It's quite interesting that I also lasted just 2 years at my previous company. Maybe 2 years is the max that my interest span can last. Hmm...
To be honest though, the job isn't too bad. There are highlights and there are perks. It's just, well, unchallenging, or rather challenging in mundane ways. It's hard to get excited about preparing documents for a regulatory inspection or checking on classes to make sure attendance is a'ok. I'm also bored (or rather fed-up) organising showcases and graduation events that ends up pretty much the same every time.
I need a change. A little disappointed that a scholarship I applied for didn't went through but there's a few more still being processed. Hopefully one works out. I also applied for a job with Google (although that's really a stretch). Then again, can't say I didn't try! :)
I blame Mondays for this.
I've been working at my current place for just over 2 years now and boredom has started to set in. It's quite interesting that I also lasted just 2 years at my previous company. Maybe 2 years is the max that my interest span can last. Hmm...
To be honest though, the job isn't too bad. There are highlights and there are perks. It's just, well, unchallenging, or rather challenging in mundane ways. It's hard to get excited about preparing documents for a regulatory inspection or checking on classes to make sure attendance is a'ok. I'm also bored (or rather fed-up) organising showcases and graduation events that ends up pretty much the same every time.
I need a change. A little disappointed that a scholarship I applied for didn't went through but there's a few more still being processed. Hopefully one works out. I also applied for a job with Google (although that's really a stretch). Then again, can't say I didn't try! :)
I blame Mondays for this.