As I am writing this entry now I am indeed sapped of energy (hence the spelling), running around coordinating events / campaigns for work. I am not complaining - today is a gorgeous Saturday, and in between work visits to our business partners, I managed to grab brunch at a new mall with a close buddy.
I don't dislike my job but there has been some nagging doubts about some issues pending. I am not going to rant in cyberspace, but oh well, just one step at a time. Where could one find a HOD who actually sits you down and apologizes for a couple of cutting remarks made in hastes / callousness? It's the little thing that one appreciates...
There has been a couple of very precious take-aways though. The first being, I've learned that mastering the art of Tai-chi is no longer a necessity nor the acme of skillsets - but rather, to be the perpetrator that cries "victim"! Brilliant strategy.
The next one is the appreciation of Cs (intertwined or otherwise) - that being Challenged often makes one think out of the box and gets more Creative. Similarly, being in Comfort zone leads to Complacency.
Sometimes I am tired of guessing what others are thinking too, or second guessing. Maybe I have become more callous myself - from being the quiet and sensitive person I used to be, I have forced myself to become friendly ever since I stepped into the sales industry years ago ... I guess I might have overlooked certain things that I should have taken more note of.
Oh well, I am still friendly, and approachable anytime - if anyone thinks my easy camaraderie is merely a means of attaining favors or worse, hitting on them- then all I care to say is kiss my ass and don't read too much into everything. Twenty-four hours a day is already not enough to accomplish everything we need to, much less ponder too much about what others' opinions of us are - except only if they matter. My wings are clipped and I no longer have the luxury of looking.
Other than that, the many friends are still awesome. There had been some shopping and catching up, and friends' baby showers etc. I have also enrolled myself into driving finally. The clumsy fear of being a klutz at having to pull the gears, switching them, checking various mirrors out, stepping on pedals etc (Chinese saying goes "chicken hands, duck legs") are over... and I need this to open more doors for myself. *hush*
I have also began writing again, I am glad - poetry and short stories to start with. The inspirations have come from .... JT and EW - thank you. I am still very much drawn to Lara Fabian's songs - both the French and English ones, especially:
(I) Tomorrow is a Lie
(ii) You're Not From Here
(iii) Je Suis Mon Coeur
(iv) Parce Que Tu Pars
(v) Intoxicated
There has been the conjunctivitis this month - not sure why, maybe the haze? Thank you all who'd texted your concerns over - it's really just itchy and red eyes and doesn't spread (not airborne, at least).
This is nothing compared with the Great Fall three weeks back?! I literally landed on my back and over the next couple of weeks movements had to be really tender - opening the legs wide to get into cars hurt, climbing steps hurt, getting up from chairs hurt and even sneezing hurt the backbone. I had X-rays done but I also rubbed medical ointment religiously - so now I am good as new.
Finally, I am going to do a short introduction on my commercial Blog herein, for better understanding. I am still contemplating if I should post this into the "About Me" page or as an article into the other Blog.
HOW WAS THE BLOG STARTED? WHY?
I have always enjoyed exploring new places to chill out at - be it with friends, or just a hideaway to read / write / know other like-minded individuals. On non-working days if I am not chilling out at home, I would travel all the way to the East or West for new haunts. So I was thinking, since I do visit some rather interesting places, why not write about them?
It also serves as a kind of diary, in which I could easily extract what I have eaten for remembrance or recommendation's sake in future.
THE TAKEAWAYS?
Well, generating traffic to the site through food blogging - because I also write about services, fashion and skincare products etc. Most importantly I write about Human Interest Stories and poetry as well, and these were actually the main focal of the entire Blog setup.
The takeaways are also some extra $$$ on the side, invited tasting sessions by the media or restaurant / café owners, getting to know more people who also like to explore new dining haunts. It is a rather interesting experience. I also learn a lot from those who have been doing it for a while.
Other than food, there has been some sponsorships of products or samplers as well as workshops.
THE FLIP SIDE?
Getting fat? I have to rely a lot on running and Yoga to maintain; but I need to slow down on the unhealthy food and get back into the fruits / muesli routine.
Also, inspirations - to ensure a steady flow of traffic, I try to update once a day, be it food, fashion, skincare, reviews or poetry articles. Sometimes it can get a little tiring, especially if the schedule is hectic or brain juices run dry.
CLOSING WORDS?
Well, I do enjoy writing so I guess it is fun. I am also very touched and appreciative of the Beau, friends and also some colleagues who read my blog, give me feedback. Most importantly, they would suggest / bring me to interesting or new places just so I could blog about them - hence, thank you so much. Either that, or they let me suggest the place and they go along without preamble.
Rest assured that everyone's privacy would be retained and guaranteed which is why I choose to use pseudonyms and I rarely if never post photos of people.
Thank you for reading. Stay with me in my thoughts, mind, dreams, soul and life.... smooches my dears. Take care despite the haze and stay wonderful... muachx
