The Curse

I think I am cursed.


I have tendered my resignation and am left with 2 weeks now. But yet, I am still working till late on weekdays. Almost every job that I had, I worked till the very last minute before I start the next.


I have been working with several companies now and almost all of them acknowledged that I am an asset to them. (I am not blowing my own horn, but this is the feedback I received and heard).


My sales director sent out an organization announcement today. Later, people started to approach me. For those who didn’t get the email (non sales team), heard about the news. Some of them were shocked to find out about my leaving. They just didn’t expect that I am still working till late despite am leaving.


I supposed normally when one has tendered their resignation letter, that’s it. Relaxing and honeymoon period will start. I just wonder how come I’ve never experience this relaxing period?


I just wish things will get better and lighter when I am handing over my work and role to the new person. I will be doing a proper handover as I know it’s hell taking over shit and a major jigsaw puzzle. Been there, experienced it.


On a separate note, I received a 2GB ipod shuffle today. It was a real surprise! My boss caught me back in the office after my customer meeting. We caught up for awhile. Later, she presented me with the box. She passed on the message that it was the Asia Team Leader to me as a token of appreciation for past quarter’s effort.


Wow!!!

Before I close off, I am also feeling really happy today. I’ve over-achieved my sales target this month! I wanted it badly because I wanted a good ending to my service with the company and I got it!

Yay!

Unexpectedly happy

I was there for a product launch – me being the kuli to supervise and provide solutions (if there is any) from 7.30am onwards. When the selling and promoting part started, I excused myself to get an internet access because I wanted to send out an urgent email and my mobile phone dying. I need to get a place. While I was going to have a drink with a business associate while to get all the bothering things done, he called.


I didn’t expect to meet up with him yesterday, during working hours, that is. It was to my utter surprise that he was there for a trade visit. How coincidentally. I was happy and it was really great to see and have breakie with him!


Maybe because I missed him. :)

My Pleasant Weekend

As I mentioned the week ended well and I slogged through the week, I’ve decided to not do any work this weekend….


Well yeah, I think I didn’t do anything related to work, but except taking a drive down town and checked out a product launch. I wanted to check out how and what was executed, so I can at least have a heads up or improvement done quickly for next week’s launch.


That afternoon, I had a nice and simple lunch at Dome. I dropped by Guardian and did some shopping there. Yeah, there is just so many items on sales and I felt that I needed some replenishment. :)


Took an afternoon nap till evening once I got home. Somehow the weather just seemed superb for a nap – to rejuvenate! And I did!


Guardian Angel picked me up for dinner. It was just sooooo enjoyable to have a hot, steamy pot in front of us! Steamboat! Yummy…. The both of us were just stuffed!


My Saturday was pleasant.


Sunday came. Woke up earlier to do some chores and one of it was to bathe my adorable Gabby. Dropped by the gym for a sweat session (yeah, I feel fat. I feel guilty).


We did something this afternoon….I think I shall not reveal it here… :)

Looooooong Weeeeeek

As stated as my FB status, it had been in a long week. Or rather, I felt it was a long one. Tuesday and Wednesday were the killer days for me. Worked till 10.30pm, before leaving the office, totally worn out and suffered from a severe headache. The headache’s root cause was from one of my buyers. I just couldn’t take it having meeting with her.


Today, I deployed a launch plan to my sales rep. Rushed back to the office and met up with my supplier. I picked up the samples and quotation from her, and I headed out for lunch with my groupie. Mid way through lunch, boss called. Oh o, have a deadline to submit in 30 minutes time. So, I hurried back to complete and send it out. Right after that, it was time to pack up and leave to meet up with my beloved. It was easy making an appointment with her.


Discussed through the deals and finally I can leave the office! Phew, it was an early leave for me. I texted Guardian Angel and made my way to meet up with him and a couple of friends for dinner and movie.


It was an enjoyable evening after a long week. I cherished the moments with Guardian Angel as we didn’t meet up for the past few days. Both of our schedules were just too packed with our work and activities.

The Announcement

It was finally being announced to the team this morning. Some thought it was a business catch up session to check if we are on track for the month’s sales. Many of them didn’t expect with the topic being brought up.

Yes, resignation was the topic. MY resignation.

My boss broke the news and also who is my successor. Later in the evening, I received a short text message from my team member. “I feel sad that you are leaving, Lil Sis. Will miss you :( “ Well, I didn’t expect that. Quite a few of them who knew about it also told me that I will be missed and they feel sad about my decision. I was pulled to the room by one of my colleagues from another department to ask me further. I was told by one of them that once I step out from this door, I will never get to step back in. I know it. To me, what matter most is the gained happy and down experience.

It is sad to leave in a way, especially my team members. It has been almost a year now working with these great people. But, when opportunity comes, I will leave anyhow. We are still friends outside anyway.

I was told by one of them that once I step out from this door, I will never get to step back in. I know it. To me, what matter most is the gained happy and down experience. That’s life – a working life. People come and go. Never look back and move on. Experience makes everyone wiser in life.

This person

He is unpredictable.
He is secretive.
He is adorable.
He is admirable.
He is respectable.

Taking her for a walk

It was her walking time that evening. But she didn’t want to go with me…check out how she lazed and showed me a tantrum…just like a kid.

Later I found out that she actually went to papa and got him to take her for a second-round-walk.

Guess she knows whose responsibility it is among us in the house.

:)

A REAL Day Off

Thursday was Malaysia Day; a public holiday. I really HAD a DAY OFF.

I didn’t do any work but only to read some important emails. No phone calls from buyers or office.

I had my manicure done that morning. I enjoyed it very much and I had to say the manicurist recommended something which I wanted and she really did a good job. After the manicure, I enjoyed a pleasant and quiet lunch alone in Dome (I am not saying that I am a loner). I had a relaxing time just by a yummy meal and magazines in my hand. A nice afternoon indeed.

Left for home after an hour or so. That night, we celebrated Guardian Angel’s mum’s birthday with a dinner in KL.

I loved it.

A Coffee Night

After dinner, papa wanted to have coffee. All of us brainstormed of a place to go for some caffeine intake, but our brains were just too ‘full’ to think. When I stepped out from the restaurant, I knew where to drive to.

We went to this place.

It was my second time to this café. The first time was with mama. I find the ambience rather cozy and nice to spend some quality time with loved ones. We had coffee of the day, strawberry franilla and of course, my favourite, coffee mocha.

We hung out at the cozy corner for an hour with chats and photos taken before we left for home!

It was an enjoyable simple night out. ;P

Wednesday's Happenings

I was cheery this morning, somehow. Maybe it was because I was dressed in dark-bright-pink dress with black stripes…. I was happily rushing work before noon time. I targeted to leave office at 1230pm so that I can have ample time to enjoy a nice lunch in Mid Valley before my appointment in MVC’s management office.

But, at about 10am, I received a disastrous phone call. It was a phone call bombarding on something that the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing. Yup, for almost 2-3 hours, I was fire fighting in the office, getting solutions and alignment from the respective parties.

By the time I finished all the phone calls, emails and fire fighting, I packed up and left. The clock at my radio display was showing 1.40pm. Damn! I rushed over to MV, made many rounds in the parking area. Everyone was just like vultures in a desert, searching for anything alive – in this case, as long as there is a car coming out, everyone will rush to that parking lot.

Finally, I parked my car, after going around for almost 10 minutes. It felt really long. I was hungry, but I didn’t have time to have a proper lunch. So, instead I stopped by a juice bar for a cup of low fat yogurt drink, to go.

I met up with the rest of the team and strutted our way to the lift. We talked things out for my upcoming event. It was a smooth meeting after all.

I headed home after getting some necessities in the mall.

Rested at home for awhile before going out for dinner with my parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Guardian Angel had to attend a company function, so we went on our separate agenda tonight.

We headed to Green View Restaurant in PJ. It’s one of papa’s favourite places to dine in (for now).

At the end of the meal, I was stuffed with yummy-licious food, despite not having lunch…..

Roasted Suckling Piglet

Sang Har noodles

Buttered Cray Fish

Me and mama

Good-Valued-News

Good news!

Finally, there is an answer to my question and decision.

What happened was that I was at my customer’s place. I was there to see many buyers since 10am. One after another, back to back (except for lunch time) and the appointments just continued till 6pm. Phew, a long day it was.

Anyways…..I was glad that those discussion sessions turned out well. :)

In between one of the discussions, my boss sent me a text “Can I call you in 5 minutes? Need to talk.”

And so, I replied, “ok”. Later she called and I stepped out of the office because she wanted to talk about something and needed me to be “alone”. She told me the outcome of after-weeks-of-checking with HQ, regional office and other counterparts. Honestly, I was quite stunned with the outcome and in fact, with the offer she gave me.

I was presented with an option of working overseas (Singapore is the nearest) if my CV is accepted by them. The important key point here was IF I am willing to be mobile. Hmm….I gave it a thought. IF I was presented this option 2-4 years back, I would GO. I would just pack up my bags and explore the other side of the world, take up this CHALLENGE.

But, at this age and timing, I won’t. I am looking at other needs right now. I prioritize.

So, I will be giving her my reply tomorrow. But, I am still truly grateful that she went all out to get me the best offer she could. I now see the value I have in the company, which kind of boost up my confidence level , a little. [I hope I am not being naïve here]

Thank you for answering my prayers!

An Off Day or Not?

The sky was gloomy. It was cooling. It is my day off.

But, my eyes opened at 7.20am. Pulling the sheets over my head, I tried going back to sleep, thinking that it is a day off. But phone calls started to come in since 8.15am. *Arghh..felt frustrated. I woke up and started to work.

Later in the morning, I got ready for my appointment. It had been a very long time since I last had my pedicure done. It was nice to feel all cleaned, trimmed and proper. Had lunch and left for home to continue working…..that’s how my day off is like so far…. By the way, what day off?

An Inquisitive Doggy

I wonder what was he/she looking at?

Pubbing Care & Love

It had been quite awhile since we last hung out together. This time, we met up at a pub for food and drinks and footie. Surprisingly, the food at Skewers was quite reasonable and yummy. I kind of like the environment and food. Prices are not overly expensive too.

I was kinda rusty going to pubs. Hmm… I almost finished my half pint of Hoegaarden. Not long after having some fritters (maybe not fed enough), I felt uncomfortable. I turned to Guardian Angel and said: “I feel like puking. Look after my bag.” I stood up and that was when I started to feel as if I was going to faint – total black out. I couldn’t really see. Mrs Giggs guided me to the ladies. Guardian Angel came along. He held me. Even though I was dragging my feet, making my way to the “Land to Let Go”, I was glad that he was there for me to hang on to.

Both of them led me to the ladies. He waited outside. She accompanied me into the cubicle. She rubbed my back, I felt comfortable. Phew, I really so much better after letting all out. I was totally feeling a-okay!

I am glad that I have a sister who takes care of me, and I am even happier because there is a guardian angel with me. :)

Little litttle it was

The name of this drink is Little Jane. I didn’t know it was this little.

But it is cute and yummy!!!!

2gether

I love doing things with him. Togetherness....

An Unexpected Date

Office was a little quiet today, but it wasn’t too bad. It was a slightly relaxing day for me at work, simply because I was taking it easy (even though I have loads to do). I took one request at a time, and completed one after another.

6.40pm, I took the lift down to the lobby. I walked out and paid my parking fee at the vending machine. I left for a dinner gathering with my sisters. Both Guardian Angel and I had our own agenda for the night, so we’ve decided to only go pak-toh tomorrow.

I came home after dinner and a short drinking session. I started to lepak and was watching tv series on my lappie. It was nice to have my own R&R time in my air-conditioned room. Half way through it, my mobile phone rang. It was Guardian Angel. We chatted and thought he was on his way home after his friend’s party.

But, he was outside of my house! How unexpected?!

Anyhow, I am happy that he came over to lepak with me…… ;)

Smooth...

Traffic was really smooth this morning, despite of me overslept. I guess everyone has balik kampong for the Hari Raya celebration with their families.


For us those who are staying back here in town, will get to enjoy the free-from-traffic roads, less crowd in shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas (I hope) and etc… Yay!

For me, I will be having a 5 days short-break. What will I be doing during this break? I am not sure…hmm…. We’ll see…

:)

Thoughts, Memories, Flashback

While I was on the road this evening, thoughts came; flashback of happenings and memories flooded my mind.

(Keeping fingers crossed) If everything goes on smoothly and as planned, I will be saying goodbye and stepping out of the building in another 38 days.

I could still remember clearly the process and transition that I went through. The experience wasn’t really pleasant. It has been 10 months now, doing something which I still think it’s not my game. Not the kind of game that I have expertise in and enjoy. I broke the news / decision to the person and she said: "Sad to know. You are always an asset, but I respect your decision." Wow, I didn’t think and know where I stand in their eyes all this while. Maybe that statement was made wanting me to stay.

Anyways…. To cut long story short and be less emo here, there are not many things or people (please don't get me wrong, they are nice people) that make me wanting to stay in the game forever. But, I have to admit that because of one move that took place, it brought me whole different kind of experiences in this 10 months. Ultimately, come to think of it, I didn’t lose anything but having little more wisdom and the best thing was meeting and having xxxxxxx ;)

I just want to thank you for crafting this path and letting me experience the ‘other side of the world’.

A Fiery Friday

It had been quite a while since I last blogged. That’s how I felt.

It had been a very exhausting week. Especially Friday was a really frustrating day for me. The whole morning I was being harassed by other departments. I didn’t have any peace to do my work, at all. Everything was thrown to me at the same time, and all needed answers that the same point of time! I was supposed to have an appointment in the afternoon, but I cancelled it. I didn’t have the time to go anyway, plus neither that I have the mood to see my customer.

I met up with Guardian Angel and his friends that night. It was nice to hang out and listen to jokes and laugh all night long. I didn’t do any work when I reached home that night.

I just wished that DAY would come soon. Real soon…..