Is it worthwhile to spend more time on something which may not be possible or is it better to utilise that time on something can has a higher chance of success?
I'm still plagued with -ve thoughts and feelings of resignments. There are 3 options:
1. Continue to allow these thoughts to occupy me and wastes my time
2. Devise a plan, take the plunge even if the risks are very high with the possibility of an emotional pitfall.
3. Divert my attention to activities that are more productive and has a higher chances of success.
I'm stuck with 1. I really wish I have the courage and overcome the psychological barrier to accept 2.
I guess I've have to be contented if do succeed at 3. Even 3 is very tough, but I know I can and I'll start now.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Contingency Plan
Is there really a need for it? We're sharing a cab to the starting point of tmr's AHM.
"Let's plan in case in rain," my colleague suggested.
What's there to plan? If it rains we'll still go because the event can be delayed up to maximum of 1hr. The overkill is not the first time. He seems very inclined to push for someone to be a "leader" or "organiser" for every simple outing (i.e. to Ubin, to JB for Go-kart). What's that for? Can't we just each contribute ideas when it pops up? Must be push everything for that poor "leader" to organise? I can understand the rational to have a leader for a major project that needs direction steering, but a simple cycling trip to Ubin? Absurd.
Queue
At the cashier, a 40 yr-old lady was sizing me up.
"I think I can just squeeze in from the side get ahead of him in the queue, he looks non-threatening". Those words must have been in her mind. She starts to edge between the girl in front of me and myself and place her grocery besides mine on the counter.
I had enough. This is not the first time I've been cut and I'm determined to make a stand, even if it is going to end up nasty. Sure enough, as my turn is up, she asked the cashier, "Is this $1.30?" and shoved a bill to her at the same time. The cashier took the bill and was about to enter her orders when I stepped in.
"Excuse me, were you in the queue?" I said in an even tone, with a neutral stare, but am prepared to declare war.
"oh no, I thought i was just buying an item...." as she excused herself.
Yeah, if everybody is buying one item, do I have to wait for eternity????? The cashier spared me from saying more by giving her an earful, but at the same time apologising to me for not realising that she had cut queue. I was a bit sceptical. In my past experiences as a cashier, I would normally be able to detect someone cutting queue especially if that idiot is so near the service counter. But that wasn't really my concern. I had spoken and eliminated a pest and that's good enough.
"Let's plan in case in rain," my colleague suggested.
What's there to plan? If it rains we'll still go because the event can be delayed up to maximum of 1hr. The overkill is not the first time. He seems very inclined to push for someone to be a "leader" or "organiser" for every simple outing (i.e. to Ubin, to JB for Go-kart). What's that for? Can't we just each contribute ideas when it pops up? Must be push everything for that poor "leader" to organise? I can understand the rational to have a leader for a major project that needs direction steering, but a simple cycling trip to Ubin? Absurd.
Queue
At the cashier, a 40 yr-old lady was sizing me up.
"I think I can just squeeze in from the side get ahead of him in the queue, he looks non-threatening". Those words must have been in her mind. She starts to edge between the girl in front of me and myself and place her grocery besides mine on the counter.
I had enough. This is not the first time I've been cut and I'm determined to make a stand, even if it is going to end up nasty. Sure enough, as my turn is up, she asked the cashier, "Is this $1.30?" and shoved a bill to her at the same time. The cashier took the bill and was about to enter her orders when I stepped in.
"Excuse me, were you in the queue?" I said in an even tone, with a neutral stare, but am prepared to declare war.
"oh no, I thought i was just buying an item...." as she excused herself.
Yeah, if everybody is buying one item, do I have to wait for eternity????? The cashier spared me from saying more by giving her an earful, but at the same time apologising to me for not realising that she had cut queue. I was a bit sceptical. In my past experiences as a cashier, I would normally be able to detect someone cutting queue especially if that idiot is so near the service counter. But that wasn't really my concern. I had spoken and eliminated a pest and that's good enough.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Creepy Lizards
I had a huge battle with an equally huge one today. 20mins, lots of insecticides, climbing, shifting of furnitures and frantic hitting later, I finally got it. Its tail is missing, but still measured more than 10cm and was disgusting thick. There was even some distinct designs on its skin. Quite possibly the largest I've ever seen. YUCKS!!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
I'm Back!
Hmmm, where should I start?
Joey
He comes to mind first. Joey, who had been hospitalised on one occasion and gone for numerous vet visits, has been surprising stable for the past month. He still coughing occasionally, but i guess the increase in dosage of Lasik (which serves to remove fluid from his lungs) has stablished his condition for now. His skin condition has also improved with minimal signs of fungus now.
The visit to Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital during the visiting hours was not pleasant. Glum faces of pet owners filled the visiting area with their pets, many of whom were very sick. Joey appeared to staring blankly out of the cage when I visited him. Even when I put my face right in front of the cage, he was oblivious of my presence. I called him and he responded by wagging his tail immediately. He must have been lonely and depressed in the unfamiliar environment. Thankfully he was ready to go home after two nights.
Raw Duathlon (5km run, 40km bike, 5km run)
Only 5% of all participants chose to use a mountain bike and I was one of the jokers. With my bicycle being 3 times heavier than the average road bike or racers, thicker tyres which produced so much unnecessary traction, I was constantly being over-taken and even lapped by those with meaner equipments. By the end of the gruelling cycling leg, my right knee was hurting. Giving up was never a consideration, so I walked under the blazing sun for the remaining 5km to finish 242 out of 252 fellow competitors who completed the same category. The consolation was that there was another 60 competitors who did not clock a legitimate time. I assumed they had given up along the way.
Yamaha Electone EL-900
I finally purchased it! Costing $3,800, the condition is remarkably good despite being at least 8 years old. I can now finally play songs which made full use of a much wider range of registrations. Selling my older EL-100 is a problem though. I've buyers quoting $500 but I'm still hoping to fetch at least $700.
MISC
- I got my 3rd IPPT GOLD! Yippee!!
- Training hard for my Grade 7 Exam in Sep 09
- Attended G*erald's wedding in Bangi, KL
- On-going renovation in office. Will need to move to a temp holding area next week.
Joey
He comes to mind first. Joey, who had been hospitalised on one occasion and gone for numerous vet visits, has been surprising stable for the past month. He still coughing occasionally, but i guess the increase in dosage of Lasik (which serves to remove fluid from his lungs) has stablished his condition for now. His skin condition has also improved with minimal signs of fungus now.
The visit to Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital during the visiting hours was not pleasant. Glum faces of pet owners filled the visiting area with their pets, many of whom were very sick. Joey appeared to staring blankly out of the cage when I visited him. Even when I put my face right in front of the cage, he was oblivious of my presence. I called him and he responded by wagging his tail immediately. He must have been lonely and depressed in the unfamiliar environment. Thankfully he was ready to go home after two nights.
Raw Duathlon (5km run, 40km bike, 5km run)
Only 5% of all participants chose to use a mountain bike and I was one of the jokers. With my bicycle being 3 times heavier than the average road bike or racers, thicker tyres which produced so much unnecessary traction, I was constantly being over-taken and even lapped by those with meaner equipments. By the end of the gruelling cycling leg, my right knee was hurting. Giving up was never a consideration, so I walked under the blazing sun for the remaining 5km to finish 242 out of 252 fellow competitors who completed the same category. The consolation was that there was another 60 competitors who did not clock a legitimate time. I assumed they had given up along the way.
Yamaha Electone EL-900
I finally purchased it! Costing $3,800, the condition is remarkably good despite being at least 8 years old. I can now finally play songs which made full use of a much wider range of registrations. Selling my older EL-100 is a problem though. I've buyers quoting $500 but I'm still hoping to fetch at least $700.
MISC
- I got my 3rd IPPT GOLD! Yippee!!
- Training hard for my Grade 7 Exam in Sep 09
- Attended G*erald's wedding in Bangi, KL
- On-going renovation in office. Will need to move to a temp holding area next week.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)