Expectations can also be called a state of anticipation, where we assume something would happen / not happen; or would be available / unavailable etc. Some would just blindly go ahead with additional plans, eventhough there are still possibilities that what they expected will not happen or materialize.
And suddenly the unexpected happens. Nak kaverline? In some cases, a bit too late for that already, seeing that the whole world knows about your plans, past, present and future. Nak let it go and move on? Easier said than done for some people. Maybe trying to let go will become easier, if you can drag someone else to hell and back just so you can get some personal satisfaction out of it.
Maybe we should learn not to expect anything. Just do our own 'thang'. If something does happen, it happens for a reason. What I've learned so far is this - expectations cloud your judgement.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Yes, I Remember
Throughout the day I was messing about my files on the PC, organizing my folders and deleting whatever I don't need. Then suddenly I felt the urge to reminisce. So I clicked on my huge MP3 folder.
It didn't help that I was on the verge of OD'ing on a large frapp, courtesy of Berg. The caffeine buzz definitely contributed to the fits of laughter each time I played a song from these fellas:
Remember them?
Gua gelak tak hengat! I went to check out their Greatest Hits tracklist on Amazon, and I can sing the words to 12 out of 14 songs, from memory! Who would've believed this, coming from me?
But I think the extra caffeine in my system is slowly persuading my subconscious mind to do things I don't normally do when I'm in my 'sober' self. (Note: I don't drink coffee on a daily basis. Probably only a couple of times a month, and if somebody buys me one. I'm 100% tea lover, thanks to mum)
Now I have the niggling urge to head to the nearest CD store and buy their greatest hits album. If you think I need to be stopped, please drop me a comment. LOL!
It didn't help that I was on the verge of OD'ing on a large frapp, courtesy of Berg. The caffeine buzz definitely contributed to the fits of laughter each time I played a song from these fellas:
Remember them?Gua gelak tak hengat! I went to check out their Greatest Hits tracklist on Amazon, and I can sing the words to 12 out of 14 songs, from memory! Who would've believed this, coming from me?
But I think the extra caffeine in my system is slowly persuading my subconscious mind to do things I don't normally do when I'm in my 'sober' self. (Note: I don't drink coffee on a daily basis. Probably only a couple of times a month, and if somebody buys me one. I'm 100% tea lover, thanks to mum)
Now I have the niggling urge to head to the nearest CD store and buy their greatest hits album. If you think I need to be stopped, please drop me a comment. LOL!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Yes, I'll Attend
Isn't it weird to have meetings every single day of the working week?
I understand a 10-minute briefing daily is okay in certain industries, however, when the meeting is just between people in a single department, and it stretches on and on for 2-3 hours MINIMUM, it is no longer an effective gathering.
Pens and pencils begin to clickety-click, yawns emerge, tummies began to rumble and attention wanders to "where will I go for lunch?"
No, I'm not talking about my own unit, but my observation of another unit in the organization.
At the moment Said Unit is temporarily led by an External Consultant (I so want to name the person Ex-Con) summoned by the Heads That Be to motivate Said Unit Staff to increase sales revenue. Ex-Con has been leading Said Unit close to 3 months now, and still the only change brought in was to hold daily meetings 'till your eyes bleed. OK I'm exaggerating here, but the spirit does feel that way.
And then, right after the darned meeting is over, Ex-Con sends e-mails out by the dozen to Said Unit Staff, to the Heads That Be, to every soul in the organization, to show what a great team Said Unit Staff is, under the Ex-Con's so-called "leadership". It's a good thing we have e-mail now, otherwise the organization would have to keep a load of huge ring files titled MEMOS.
On one hand, my sympathies go out to Said Unit Staff who have to bear this until Ex-Con's contract ends, on the other hand, I'm thankful NOT to be part of Said Unit.
That said, my own feelings are best summed up in the quote below:
More quotes on why meetings are the bane of an organization here
I understand a 10-minute briefing daily is okay in certain industries, however, when the meeting is just between people in a single department, and it stretches on and on for 2-3 hours MINIMUM, it is no longer an effective gathering.
Pens and pencils begin to clickety-click, yawns emerge, tummies began to rumble and attention wanders to "where will I go for lunch?"
No, I'm not talking about my own unit, but my observation of another unit in the organization.
At the moment Said Unit is temporarily led by an External Consultant (I so want to name the person Ex-Con) summoned by the Heads That Be to motivate Said Unit Staff to increase sales revenue. Ex-Con has been leading Said Unit close to 3 months now, and still the only change brought in was to hold daily meetings 'till your eyes bleed. OK I'm exaggerating here, but the spirit does feel that way.
And then, right after the darned meeting is over, Ex-Con sends e-mails out by the dozen to Said Unit Staff, to the Heads That Be, to every soul in the organization, to show what a great team Said Unit Staff is, under the Ex-Con's so-called "leadership". It's a good thing we have e-mail now, otherwise the organization would have to keep a load of huge ring files titled MEMOS.
On one hand, my sympathies go out to Said Unit Staff who have to bear this until Ex-Con's contract ends, on the other hand, I'm thankful NOT to be part of Said Unit.
That said, my own feelings are best summed up in the quote below:
More quotes on why meetings are the bane of an organization here
Sunday, November 29, 2009
123 test...
first of all, let me just state that this is not my first blog. it is not even my first blogspot blog.
what made me start this one, here, was for the fact that it's very accessible and very customizable. maybe i'll plug in a new theme soon!
i don't know what i'll be primarily blogging about, so i'll let the thoughts flow as need be.
what made me start this one, here, was for the fact that it's very accessible and very customizable. maybe i'll plug in a new theme soon!
i don't know what i'll be primarily blogging about, so i'll let the thoughts flow as need be.
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