It has been a year since my last post...so let's get started..
But before I start, if you are reading this post, I welcome and thank you for taking some time to read the thoughts of an 'everyday person'....
2013 has been a year of various ups and downs - probably more downs than ups...but let me just provide a roundup of all the major things I have experienced that have made my life change as it did time and again...
Impact of work changes - I have said this before and will say it again - I am not happy at whatever I have had to experience because of re-organisation changes. I am not resistant to change but it is very obvious that whatever that I have done is probably not recognised much by my own bosses, not even to say of my colleagues in other places. It is much so that I get ignored whatever I do, and I have to work doubly hard just to stay relevant and tell everyone that 'hey, I am still here'. Even so, it seems like this status will not change and I will have to do more of the same and try to up my game. Things have worsened between me and my bosses also because of other things I have had to do outside of my job scope, (or ECAs), and while those have made senior management happy and more receptive to what I have said, my own bosses feel that I am sacrificing my work because of them. It's ridiculous as I cannot not give my effort just because its an ECA - it will be totally unprofessional of me to do that. Still, changing jobs is probably not possible for 2014, but I am on the lookout for that remote possibility...who knows?
Family - Me and my wife welcomed our little baby girl early this year...and its fair to say that we are learning how to best take care of her and ourselves every day. But still, we love her all the same and she lights up our day and takes the stress away from our minds with her smiles, cries and cheekiness... I am thankful that she has come to our world for she has provided an added dimension into our lives, even though this has meant my life has revolved around her almost, if not, all the time. Allow me to say here that my daughter and my wife are the most precious to me, and I love them both. And we managed to take a trip to Adelaide which we enjoyed ourselves too...
Studies - Yup, those who know me well know that I have always thought of studying again...so I thought, why not now when I have the chance? So this time round I decided to register and study - while I know mentally that I can still handle the stresses of work and family for now... So RSIS it was, and I just finished my first trimester and mid-way into my 2nd as at this point of time. It is definitely not as smooth-sailing as I thought but no way to complain now - might as well enjoy the thrill of studying again as I try to re-ignite my interest in current affairs and strategic thinking - also simply because work does not allow me to enjoy as it should be...
Friends - I admit that its a lot harder to meet friends following the birth of my daughter...but I thank everyone for their understanding. I apologise for those whose weddings that I could not attend and congratulate personally...but at least I made it for one of my 'brother's - so my congrats again to Jianwu and Ariel! =D
I consider myself lucky to meet up with some friends whom I have not met for a while (Jaclyn - yup I am talking about you...hope to catch up with you soon again =) ) As for the rest, as usual I will plan something on the pipeline...stay posted...
I will not mention about world goings-on because they are covered already - but I will definitely will make comments for one - Edward Snowden. I will say that I understand where he comes from, and regards himself as a hero - but it is precisely of what he thought of today's world of intelligence that has given bad guys and terrorists a leg up in creating criminal and terrorist acts. Things work against them because law enforcement agencies must think like them and act against them - this is a basic principle of survival and security. By doing what he did, Snowden has given the advantage to these criminals as they do not need to play to the rules of 'transparency' and 'accountability' - I hope the world is not put at risk because of what he did, but he is, and will always be - a guy who will earn nothing but total disrespect from me. Period.
Now on to some things I will want to achieve in 2014...
1. Re-work my fortunes at work and get some respect and acknowledgement from my bosses..
2. Work harder in making my family and happy...
3. Achieve my goals for studies..
4. And stay physically fitter and learner if can...
Happy new year and a happy 2014!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
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