It is so soon that the year is coming to an end... so far it has been a year which for various reasons I would like to treasure and forget...but more of that in the year end review post coming soon =)
Probably the biggest thing on my mind is my own posting issue which I dearly hope would be settled in the coming fornight - it all started in May when my bosses told me indirectly to f*** off and relocate to a new place instead - this has contributed to me thinking about moving places already. To tell the truth, I am not sure what lies ahead - but I am considering all possibilities - including that of quitting and moving elsewhere albeit in a lower position, with lower pay and stuff. It has surely been not quite what I expected and was mentally ready for. But - I will still take what chances come and make the best of them. Period. I guess it is pointless to grouse about bad bosses, backstabbing and politics - the truth is that they happen everywhere.
Now on to a personal issue which I am more concerned about than work at least - my mum's impending surgery. I am awaiting a final confirmation on when surgery will be done, and when. The fact that she may have to lie prone for some time after surgery most definitely means that I will spend the bulk of my leave to manage her recovery. For sure. Though I will sacrifice it for a year end vacation which I planned way beforehand - family matters come on top of everything else.
Some positive news - my nephew has shown rapid growth these past few months - he is already able to crawl, and is attempting to walk and talk. Just last Friday he sounded very animated when my girlfriend came along - and he was talking to her and my dad non stop - seems like he is able to call 'mum' and 'dad' soon....haha...
In the meantime, I attended the wedding of one of my best friends and mentor - I consider her a mentor as she has been advising me on a lot of things on everything - and given me a lot of support as well - I wish the best for her in a long and loving marriage. And not to forget that I went with my pals on a trip to Genting which reminded of the last time I went there was so long ago... then I realised that the poor state of Genting shows the backwardness of Malaysia in regards to Singapore's development in the past 10 years...sigh...
And as for me and my girlfriend - both of us have started to plan for other things now...things that will take shape hopefully soon. But the most important thing is that both of us have had our families' support and recognition - that will go a long way in making things better for us =D.
For some news and sports issues - here is what is on my mind the past 3-4 months:
- DPRK's leadership succession and nuclear proliferation: If KJL's son does learn the lessons of Castro's successor and wake up to realities - there may be a way out for DPRK in its international survival. But then again, some people comment that that may be hard to realise since the country has been banking on the principle of brinksmanship based on its nuclear capability... much more remains to be seen.
- Changing tide in US politics - The thrashing of the Democrats in the mid term elections shows that somehow the American people may be expecting too much too quickly out of the Obama administration. I worry that conservativeness of the people through the Republican 'Tea Party' may wreck the global leadership capability of the American economy - that remains to be seen...
- Health of MM Lee with death of his wife - I wish for the best of health of MM Lee...and sincere condolences to him for the passing of Mdm Kwa...
- Singapore Impending GE - With the redrawing of electoral boundaries to consider more SMCs, this might be a response for more electoral participation by the voters - I am sceptical of the fact that with more opposition candidates fielded, this will in turn cause a major political shift - in any sense I expect the status quo to remain due to the huge portion of the 1st and 2nd generation peoples of the nation.
- Japan-China squabble on Senkaku Islands dispute - It must be acknowledged that one day China will assert its power on this issue economically or militarily as shown on this case. China's retaliation throught the restriction of export of rare materials shows that it can now influence global economic and political power play - not to be underestimated.
- Sports Wise....here's the following:
1. Liverpool's fall from grace - Feels like it is a nightmare - but one that they are slowly climbing out of. But if its 2-0 win over Chelsea is any indication - then it should make an assault back to the top...
2. Ferrari trying to seize WDC again - If Alonso can do a Raikkonen in 2007 - he will be a genius - no less. That is because everything dumped him out of the equation save myself and the tifosi fans haha...
3. LA Lakers becoming champs and the three peat attempt, and Miami's new 3-some: The Lakers stand a good chance of the 3-peat simply because they do what they need to do - no-nonsense, and effectively.
4. Tiger Woods - Good luck to him...it may be a long while before he can get that No. 1 ranking, and his golfing swagger back - though his reputation will be in tatters foreever. It is a sobering message to remind all that moral discipline is key above all other things you do - it haunts you if you do not comply by them.
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