PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH

It seems easy to give instructions. In this case, if you,re holding a certain post in a big organisation. As humans, we tend to forget what we said but for others who are listening, they'll remember every single word that you say. (if they are paying attention!)

I had the opportunity to experience this scenario. I was given the "HONOUR" to work along side this LADY BOSS. She had 3 subordinates & I had the same. Both of us had a certain tasks that required coordination with the 6 subordinates. So we had a little briefing b4 we started work.

1 of her subs was on his first day on the job. Let's call him Mr K & the LADY BOSS Ms J. How lucky. Never mind.. Think positive I tell myself.... These were her exact words during the briefing:
" Mr K is new to this job. Please assist & guide him along. We have to work together as a team." I didn't have much to say, just told them to enjoy themselves but make sure the job is done at the end of the day.

Encouraging words from your boss. It should be a smooth ride, I thought.

Well, I thought wrong. The moment we started our work, everything that Mr K did was wrong. He turned left, Wrong! He turned right, Wrong! He moved forward, Wrong! What's wrong with this guy? (You might have that impression) But after much observation, she was picking on him from the very first mistake he made... As the rate she was going, Mr K is like her maid. Ms J is just using LIP SERVICE... Poor Guy!

This went on till we finish the task that was given to us. I was just afraid that Mr K might break down, at the rate Ms J was going on with her nagging..... He proved me wrong.. He took it in his stride... He can even afford to smile... Nice Chap!

What happen to giving assistance to the poor chap? What happen to guiding him? Where did all that sweet talk go to? If this is the scenario, why have that briefing in the first place? Just don't bother about it. Waste my time only!

I guess it's easier said than done. Obviously, this Ms J totally forgot what she had said during her briefing. All that she said was done for the sake of doing it. No weight behind those words. She's like a parrot.

As for me, another lesson learnt. If you want respect, do the things that you preach. Because if you don't, you are making a mockery of yourself. NO ACTION TALK ONLY!

See you guys!!

SUDDEN URGE TO BLOG

Eh..Eh!! Can't believe I'm back in front of the computer so fast... Damn! I'm hooked...

Guess what? I applied for URGENT LEAVE.. Reason being my mum-in-law was hospitalised... It was a spur of the moment kind of thing.. I lost someone dear to me last year when I was out of town... It brought back memories on that very fateful day... So i decided not to take the chance... Called the office & got 2 days...

5 Apr 06- I went to Tanjong Pagar Railway to pick up my parents from Kuala Lumpur. Tha train came in at 0745hrs. Had a light B'fast with them & sent them straight home to Hougang. They were tired from the 9hr train ride.

Took the MRT to Little India & walked to KK Hospital. When I got there Mother was warded at 6102(Women's Tower). The nurse was doing there routine stuffs like taking blood pressure, temp, etc. Mother seemed a bit nervous. It was showing on her face.. I can understand her sentiments as she has never been operated on throughout her entire life. So it was a new experience for her.

Tina & I left the hospital soon after that as we had to do some grocery shopping.. Maklumlah Director Dapur on medical leave.. We got home at noon & Tina started her cooking for the day.. I helped in cleaning the house while she cooked. At about 1330hrs Adik Sharul called to inform that Mother has been brought into the Operating Theatre.

Tina finished cooking at about that time as well. She managed to prepare fried noodle, Lauk Dhal telor, a veg dish & steam rice. Wow! A real feast.. Afterwards, Tina & I manage to get some rest. At about 1700hrs, we got ready & headed for the hospital.

When we arrived, Mother was just brought back to her ward. She was still in a daze & a little pain. We left her to rest & attended by the nurse. We sat at the lounge just outside Mother's room. There we had our meal. Bapak joined us as he was starving..

Ali & Yan came after Maghrib & managed to see Mother half awake.. They stayed for an hour & left. At 2200hrs I sent Bapak, Sharul & Lala home while Tina stayed back with Abg Ita at the hospital. I came back to fetch Tina & Abg Ita, went for supper & went home at midnight,

This routine of waking up, going to the hospital, bringing food & going back home at night continued for the next 3 days. Tina cooked, I sent Bapak to hospital, pick Tina & head to the hospital, bring everyone home at night.

Finally Mother was discharged on Sunday. I went to pick her up with Sharul & Bapak. We were all relieved to see Mother back home. After that I was off to Bombay, leaving the rest to take care of Mother. I know Mother will be in good hands. Insya Allah she will be fine. A speedy recovery for Mother.

Something I learned from this experience... Never take for granted your loved ones.. They may be naggy, unreasonable, invading your privacy, etc.. You must remember this... THEY CARE!! That's the reason they are doing this.. You will only understand if you become a parent or have someone whom you are responsible for...

Till I write again.... CHEERS!!!

I AM BACK!

My sincere apologies to all. No excuses for my disappearance from this page... It's either I'm busy or plain lazy... So her goes my story...

"ITCH TO GET HITCHED"

My good friend ZUL CINA decided to a make shocking announcement on the changes he's making in his life...GET MARRIED! Tak ada angin tak ada ribut terus nak kahwin.. What's happening??

So we the Boyz decided to have a talk with Zul. A lot of questions ran in my mind when he told me the news... Is he ready? Financially?... Is she the ONE?... His whims & fancies... Her whims & fancies... Many questions need to be raised..

Zul claimed that he has already done his calculations with his partner & it seem that he is ready... The name's SITI HAJJAR (hope I got that right... My apologies to Siti if it's not) From his answers he is determined to marry this girl.... Wow!!

Ali's main concern is Zul's financial stability. On that part I shall not elaborate... You guys can ask Ali if you nak Kay-Poh... OK... For the emotional bit Ali left it to me to do the probing..

My main concern is whether he is sure that she is the one for him.. How about her parents... What do they think of this decision of hers.. Has Zul really know Siti? One more thing Zul "DAH SUNAT KE BELUM?" (Sorry I just have to put that in)

The Boyz on the other hand is very much concern on his financial status... Their question "If Zul can't even mange himself how the hell is he going to manage another person in his life" Think Zul... Think!!

After 2 hrs of talking, we concluded that his mind is set on the MARRIAGE.. Nothing on this earth can make him change his mind... We as friends just have to accept his decision... And be HAPPY FOR HIM!!!

After a few days Tina & I went to Choa Chu Kang to see Siti's parents regarding the selling & buying of property. They are interested to sell their house... Tina manage to talk about the wedding plans of Siti & Zul to her parents. We got quite a bit of unexpected version of the story from the parents. The parents are happy with Zul...

We went to Bukit Panjang to meet up with Ali & the Boyz.. Zul came later with Siti. Zul had this imoression that we are going to throw questions at Siti as he already had his time with us.. Little did he realise that it was going to be him again... Poor Chap!!

There was one point being brought up by Siti that disturbed me. Zul claimed that since he made his own decision to convert to Islam, he doesn't need to consult anyone regarding his decision to get married..

A tight SLAP on Ali's face. I know how it feels. My feelings to you my Brother.. What was Zul thinking when he said that? I take my hats off you for the decision to convert.. But this... I don't know what to say... Who do you look for when you were in trouble? ALI!! Then why did you look for him? Go settle your own problem!! As you claimed. Selfish BRAT!!!

He's your problem solver? And it seems that Zul has been telling a different story to us & another to Siti and family. Please Zul get your story right & consistent.. Be a MAN.. Sometimes the truth hurts but it will make you a better person if you learn from them..

The latest I heard from Ali is that both decided to bring forward till April next year. See how fickle can they be... Anyway it is a good decision.. More time to prepare, save, coordinate...

Any how, since it is his decision to get married we have to respect that. We as friends just want you to be happy. Just remember that you always have us whenever you need a helping hand.. REMEMBER THAT ZUL!!

APPRECIATE YOUR FRIENDS!!

OK folks. That's all I've got to say.. Any harsh words I apologise.. Till next time.. CHIAO!!!