Be

I realized that I have made my daughter more like me than I ever intended.

Page 70, Bee Season, the novel by Myla Goldberg.

100 in 2010

I just realized that i have read 5 or 6 books in the month of January alone.

I wonder if I could read a hundred books this year.

On that note, I am starting a drive - if it's the appropriate term at all.

I will strive to read 100 books in 2010. This is gonna be interesting :)

Let's start counting!!

We are all Opportunist

I don’t think there’s anything wrong from being an opportunist.

We are all opportunist even in the smallest way. I am, you are, everybody is.

However, I draw an absolute line at cheating, lying and pure deception. One might see it as an opportunity or a gaping advantage that is up for grab.

To each, his/her own.

I came across this scenario earlier this week.

Though the offer was indeed tempting, my conscience got the better of me. I politely declined the invitation of deception. I want to achieve something because I deserve it and not because I had a little ‘advantage’ fanning my way through.

It wasn’t easy – the devil has its way of luring one to such state. Sometimes the devil wins, other times, it might not.

Either way, I doubt that the devil will stop tempting.

Know yourself; know what you want and how you want to look (back) at your life.

You’ll do okay.

Here's To A Happy New Day

Happy New Year to all you readers!

Happy birthday to me!!

Have a splendid 2010!!

In Good Company

My mum, aunty and niece was here for a week.

That simply translated to a week worth of good night sleep for me. I can never get a good night sleep whenever Deli's away for overseas assignment. Thank God for the pleasant company!

I didn't get to bring them to lots of places to go/shop due to the training I had to attend. We did however, shopped till we almost dropped on Saturday and Sunday.

It was not easy shopping with 2 adults and 3 kids.

We lost a bag full of newly-purchased clothes while shopping for something else. It was frustrating but we had no choice but to make peace with the fact that it might not meant to be ours. Oh well. Things happened for a reason.

Yesterday, the wonderful lot made their way back to BP. It's sad to see them go after all the fun we had. I guess time goes by so quickly when you're having fun.

Looking forward to seeing them again. Soon.

A Refresher

Was away for training since Monday.

I was a bit hesitant to go at first - have tons of things to do in the office, especially BSE UAT that was scheduled to end on Thursday.

Almost as instantly, i found the session surprisingly interesting. The trainer was a pleasant man with a talent to hold the attention of each participant to the very end.

The course was nothing new to Pea and I. We're familiar with the processes and stuff though a little bit different in practice. The principles are somewhat the same.

Made some new friends from Touch n G and some other companies. Very friendly lot, I would say. Trainings are always the best place to make new contacts and make new friends.

All in all, the course was interesting and serves as a refresher for us since we are pursuing the PMP certification. Don't know when that will be, still.

The session ended on Wednesday with lots of new little things to apply and of course, a couple of pounds to boast from the yummy meals.

It was indeed a welcomed distraction from work. Definitely.

The Right Stuff

Do the right thing for you.

I have heard it often enough but never really grasped the meaning of the phrase.

What is exactly the right thing for me?
How do I know if it's right?
Does good equals to right?
Does it mean conforming to the norm? Society standards? Cultural practices?

What is the right thing, exactly?

At this moment, I am really in need of an answer.

I have been going back and forth, thinking what is the right thing to do.
Sticking to my principles? My beliefs? Making sure everyone is pleased?

I want to be happy with my decisions but that would mean possible severe impact on other matters.

How can I do what's right for me when there are so many things to consider?
How can I do the right thing for myself without being selfish?

I know that life is unfair.

I was merely hoping that it would give me a break once in a while.

Now - seems like a good time for one.

Coco's Adventure

We lost Coco Calypso @ Coco De Marco on Aidil Adha.

He must have escaped from the windows or doors at my parents' place in BP.

A kitty couldn't possibly contain his excitement to see such inviting 'playground' around the place. He must have gotten carried away by the newly-found independence and lost his tracks.

The search and rescue mission is now in the capable hands of my parents and niece.

We hope that Coco is safe, no matter where he is.

We love and miss you lots, Coco!

We Conquered!

Cogratulations to these two - they brought back green belts today!

We went out for ice-cream to celebrate the achievement.

Such a wonderful news :)

Both Deli and I are very proud of them.

Going for Green

Monsters Inc had their exam today - they're going for the green belts.

Both did extremely well and are confident that they won't have to pay me 50 quid each.

Results will be announced in 2 weeks.

Until then.