30, a number which rejuvenates me with energy, maturity and confidence. I'm less shy about expressing myself, more controlled in temper, still cynical, and have more courage facing the unknown. I want to boost my positive vibes further by jotting down 30 experiences/achievements.
#1 Led a project on my own initiative, with a mini 3 person team
#2 Attended e-commerce conference on my own initiative and by myself
#3 Booked and decided all wedding vendors myself
#4 Worked out daily
#5 Cut down on carbs, no rice at all for dinner
#6 Shops and exchanges at net a porter for the first time
#7 Tried ash green color for the hair
#8 Became freelance translator
#9 Continued as a World Vision donor
#10 Became a panelist at a digital talk
#11 Started brainstorms on DPG business
#12 Applied for wedding registration myself
#13 Got headhunted twice
#14 Went New Zealand with parents for the first time
#15 Grew hair (now 3 inches below shoulder!)
#16 Started paying for house's electricity and water bills
#17 Designed own dress
#18 Tailors made dress for the first time sponsored by loving parents and mil
#19 Tried on wedding gowns
#20 Fetch bobs to work in the morning before my work
#21 Rejected renewal of facial package
#22 Planned a money balloon surprise for bob's 30th birthday
#23 Went pre honeymoon trip to Istanbul. Disliked the idea and fell in love with the place after.
#24 Took 3 X Bosphorus cruises, one of it with the famed bellydance
#25 Drank pomegranate juice for the first time. And continuously for another 5,6 days.
#26 Got a historical handwoven Turkish carpet as a wedding gift from husband
#27 Planned and executed the ROM session in just 2 days' time
#28 Celebrated and danced a night of own wedding + after party, and dolled up again for second night's wedding still flashing bright smiles at a more formal celebration
#29 Gifted the most number of flowers i've ever received in my life. Probably 10 bunches in total.
#30 Left job, family comfort to SG to build new life, career, and family.
Summary: Chip at 30 is still emotionally and physically attached to loved ones, and is always ready for a good time with people i like. I became slightly more independent, knowing to move forward and make decisions when required, and am able to feed from support network and own infinite pool of optimism to help me brave the path ahead.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Patience is rewarded always
By not just sitting there doing nothing.
I was in a job hunting frenzy (sending out resumes to different contacts of the same agency given by different sources almost equals to desperation) ever since i arrived in SG. I took a hiatus in December and had been thoroughly enjoying myself with the leisurely routine of waking up and worrying about nothing except for groceries.
However, i miss being able to splurge or buy something that i want without depending on another person. And i do hate the big capital DEPENDENT on my pass. I want a bank account so badly to feel a sense of belonging. And i want to be able to go and pursue all my hobbies without being told i have a limit in spending. Or be reminded that i'm spending too much. That word of 'overspending' actually has never occurred in my life as i'm a thrifty person but when one person is providing for two, then the word seems to be naturally exist in a weekly conversation.
So, I tried 2 times. I struck 2 times. Never mind, during the waiting period of another interview call, I enhance my own knowledge by subscribing to numerous digital blogs. I improved my culinary preparation skills and am getting faster in preparing a 30 min meal although the cooking still lacks finesse or has too much salt. I also studied for the Google Adword Exam (goodness, how boring the rows and rows of words are, it definitely could use more engaging and compelling descriptions to get the reader hooked. Even the video is boring because it is narrated in a very formal way, reminds me of lectures) and its exam guide has very solid explanations which helped warm my homemaker mind up to the digital marketing world again which i appreciate. Still another paper to go before i'm certified.
While i'm doing all these things, another lady is hard at work connecting me with the right job fit and even went all the way as in to help me understand the local culture better prior to getting job interview. She has been superbly helpful and kind and her motivation in taking up several interesting hobbies together with her busy work life helps me realize that i need to have more discipline to pursue the interests which i've always yapped about but not trying hard enough.
With her help and connection, i got a job interview. I might be getting a job offer as the vibes are positive. It is a contractual job but it might turn out to be a permanent one. The future is not even certain for the organization so change could be very welcoming, one that i don't mind being swept along so that i have a chance to swim with everyone else.
Sail with the tide, but always keep your hands and mind full of positive interests.
She shared with me this quote which i'll keep it to heart:
I was in a job hunting frenzy (sending out resumes to different contacts of the same agency given by different sources almost equals to desperation) ever since i arrived in SG. I took a hiatus in December and had been thoroughly enjoying myself with the leisurely routine of waking up and worrying about nothing except for groceries.
However, i miss being able to splurge or buy something that i want without depending on another person. And i do hate the big capital DEPENDENT on my pass. I want a bank account so badly to feel a sense of belonging. And i want to be able to go and pursue all my hobbies without being told i have a limit in spending. Or be reminded that i'm spending too much. That word of 'overspending' actually has never occurred in my life as i'm a thrifty person but when one person is providing for two, then the word seems to be naturally exist in a weekly conversation.
So, I tried 2 times. I struck 2 times. Never mind, during the waiting period of another interview call, I enhance my own knowledge by subscribing to numerous digital blogs. I improved my culinary preparation skills and am getting faster in preparing a 30 min meal although the cooking still lacks finesse or has too much salt. I also studied for the Google Adword Exam (goodness, how boring the rows and rows of words are, it definitely could use more engaging and compelling descriptions to get the reader hooked. Even the video is boring because it is narrated in a very formal way, reminds me of lectures) and its exam guide has very solid explanations which helped warm my homemaker mind up to the digital marketing world again which i appreciate. Still another paper to go before i'm certified.
While i'm doing all these things, another lady is hard at work connecting me with the right job fit and even went all the way as in to help me understand the local culture better prior to getting job interview. She has been superbly helpful and kind and her motivation in taking up several interesting hobbies together with her busy work life helps me realize that i need to have more discipline to pursue the interests which i've always yapped about but not trying hard enough.
With her help and connection, i got a job interview. I might be getting a job offer as the vibes are positive. It is a contractual job but it might turn out to be a permanent one. The future is not even certain for the organization so change could be very welcoming, one that i don't mind being swept along so that i have a chance to swim with everyone else.
Sail with the tide, but always keep your hands and mind full of positive interests.
She shared with me this quote which i'll keep it to heart:
“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be.”
Roald Dahl
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