February 7th 2007
Budaiya
Falling down is not defeat...defeat is when you refuse to get up...
Spent an evening yesterday in the souq area. My first stop was the Batelco office. Havent been there for sometime, When I reached the top of the escalator I was greeted by a brand new Batelco office. Cool. Nice counter. Nice display area for the phones. Took me a while to find the place to take the queque number. That is bad planning. Saw quite a number of customers waiting. Took my number, looking around I couldnt find any seats, there were a few being occupied by plastic shopping bags ! So we had to stand around. Many nice and beautiful customer service counters but only two with a customer service officer ! One is taking his time to service a client and the other is too busy chatting on his mobile phone !
So I am wondering why they build so many counters when they only use two..and only one is serving a customer !
Feeling frustrated by the scene...we left. Perhaps we should go to another branch.
Anyway the souq was not very crowded and most of the places are being cordoned off for the renovation works.
Oh boy...I am gonna miss this place very much ! The place that I have grown so fond of and fell in love.
Somehow a 'goodbye' is often very hard to say.
But I had to leave. And leave I must.
I fell down. Fall out of favour.Humbled. But we do what we have to do. Get up, get your chin up high, although your heart is broken into a thousand pieces.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Ready To Rise Again
February 6th 2007
Budaiya
Never expect things to happen..
Struggle and make them happen.
Never expect yourself to be given a good value, create a value of your own.
Life has never been an easy path. Hurdles after hurdles, falling down and scraping down my knees, tears rolling down my cheeks and nobody to kiss it better. It takes a while for me to brush off the dirts and take the next hurdle.
But to some people's eyes my struggles are seen as incapabalities.
I shall never forget your words that has been tearing my heart like a serrated bullet.
True to an old saying that says.."Words are sharper than sword"
To the person saying it... they may not remember what they have just said. Nor do they realised that their words have hurt someone's feelings.
"Look at my life
Look at my heart
I have seen them fall apart
Now I'm ready to rise again
Look at my hopes
Look at my dreams
I'm building bridges from these scenes
Now I'm ready to rise again"
Thats part of the lyrics from a song by Gabrielle.
Fate. Karma. Suratan.
We have no way of knowing it, but certainly have to take them all in our strides.
Another long road to travel. But it has to start somewhere in order to reach the destination.
Budaiya
Never expect things to happen..
Struggle and make them happen.
Never expect yourself to be given a good value, create a value of your own.
Life has never been an easy path. Hurdles after hurdles, falling down and scraping down my knees, tears rolling down my cheeks and nobody to kiss it better. It takes a while for me to brush off the dirts and take the next hurdle.
But to some people's eyes my struggles are seen as incapabalities.
I shall never forget your words that has been tearing my heart like a serrated bullet.
True to an old saying that says.."Words are sharper than sword"
To the person saying it... they may not remember what they have just said. Nor do they realised that their words have hurt someone's feelings.
"Look at my life
Look at my heart
I have seen them fall apart
Now I'm ready to rise again
Look at my hopes
Look at my dreams
I'm building bridges from these scenes
Now I'm ready to rise again"
Thats part of the lyrics from a song by Gabrielle.
Fate. Karma. Suratan.
We have no way of knowing it, but certainly have to take them all in our strides.
Another long road to travel. But it has to start somewhere in order to reach the destination.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Senior Citizens
February 5th 2007
Budaiya
Old people has outlived their usefulness ?
An excerpt from a conversation that I had with an Asst GM.
We were talking about people of old age and how they can still contribute to the company.
He has the impression that old people has run out of use. They are old and thus not able to contribute much to the company. So when you are old, it is time for you to leave.
He said that he had no heart to tell a staff who is passed his pensioned age and still employ him out of pity.
He had been thinking about himself, when he too would be in the same predicament, and that he should make an early preparation when that day comes.
Well, definitely he has plenty of time to fill up his nest egg and have a big one by the time he retired. If my maths is correct, he would be a multimillionaire by the time he retires.
How lucky can some people be ? How Blessed can anyone be ?
Back to the Old Age issue. Is it for real or just an excuse ? A sad story really.
To his mind...when you are old... you have become useless.
How shallow can an Asst GM be ?
Excuses:
When you are old:
- Your mind is not sharp anymore, thus difficult for you to learn of new things or pick up any new skills.
- Your body will not be able stand much hard work, laborious kind or stayed up late.
Age is catching up...thats what they say when you feel tired. Your bcak is killing you.
- When you are old... you slowed down. Whatever you do is slow.
Budaiya
Old people has outlived their usefulness ?
An excerpt from a conversation that I had with an Asst GM.
We were talking about people of old age and how they can still contribute to the company.
He has the impression that old people has run out of use. They are old and thus not able to contribute much to the company. So when you are old, it is time for you to leave.
He said that he had no heart to tell a staff who is passed his pensioned age and still employ him out of pity.
He had been thinking about himself, when he too would be in the same predicament, and that he should make an early preparation when that day comes.
Well, definitely he has plenty of time to fill up his nest egg and have a big one by the time he retired. If my maths is correct, he would be a multimillionaire by the time he retires.
How lucky can some people be ? How Blessed can anyone be ?
Back to the Old Age issue. Is it for real or just an excuse ? A sad story really.
To his mind...when you are old... you have become useless.
How shallow can an Asst GM be ?
Excuses:
When you are old:
- Your mind is not sharp anymore, thus difficult for you to learn of new things or pick up any new skills.
- Your body will not be able stand much hard work, laborious kind or stayed up late.
Age is catching up...thats what they say when you feel tired. Your bcak is killing you.
- When you are old... you slowed down. Whatever you do is slow.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Double Standards
February 4th 2007
Budaiya
Why is double standards being practiced everywhere ?
The manager can make mistakes and they keep both eyes closed.
The assistants, if they make a slight mistake even through no faults of theirs, would have to face the consequences.
The assistants, are being monitored of every move, every word they type, every conversation and every other things under the sun and the moon.
Solution:Dont be an assistant, its not really cosy chair, better be the Manager.
And if you still have to be an assistant, better get into the Manager's good book and never ever make any mistakes. Not even a tiny atom size of mistake.
I thought:When you work in a team, everyone should help and support each other so that the end result would be a success.
And not trying to blame or picking on someone.
I observed:If they like you, they can ignore your mistakes. Even it is the size of an elephant. They are blind and the elephant is see through.
If they formed an opinion or a first impression on you, the opinion stays.
If you are related to someone whom they want to do business with, then your job is secured. Its who you know.
Why:
The double standard ?
Conclusion:
It is the survival of the fittest.
If you can manage to reach for the sun, maybe you can survive, unless of course someone jig-sawed your trunk. You will still kaboom !!!
Thus:
FAITH.
Faith is all that we have left.
Have faith in yourself and have faith in GOD.
GOD will not let you down as long as you remember Him and keep him close to your heart.
Budaiya
Why is double standards being practiced everywhere ?
The manager can make mistakes and they keep both eyes closed.
The assistants, if they make a slight mistake even through no faults of theirs, would have to face the consequences.
The assistants, are being monitored of every move, every word they type, every conversation and every other things under the sun and the moon.
Solution:Dont be an assistant, its not really cosy chair, better be the Manager.
And if you still have to be an assistant, better get into the Manager's good book and never ever make any mistakes. Not even a tiny atom size of mistake.
I thought:When you work in a team, everyone should help and support each other so that the end result would be a success.
And not trying to blame or picking on someone.
I observed:If they like you, they can ignore your mistakes. Even it is the size of an elephant. They are blind and the elephant is see through.
If they formed an opinion or a first impression on you, the opinion stays.
If you are related to someone whom they want to do business with, then your job is secured. Its who you know.
Why:
The double standard ?
Conclusion:
It is the survival of the fittest.
If you can manage to reach for the sun, maybe you can survive, unless of course someone jig-sawed your trunk. You will still kaboom !!!
Thus:
FAITH.
Faith is all that we have left.
Have faith in yourself and have faith in GOD.
GOD will not let you down as long as you remember Him and keep him close to your heart.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Its the day
February 3rd 2007
Budaiya
Its the day when I handed over my letter. To be in a R.O.D mode is just a wonderful feeling. Not that I shun responsibility, but the stress is very much less.
I can now concentrate on my packing and tying up few loose ends, like change of address, forwarding my mails etc.
Actually I hate packing and unpacking but I have to do it. But packing is better than sitting in the office next to the CID.
I do have some mixed feelings, I will miss the country but I would very glad to be away from the office and certain people.
I need to clear my larder with all the food supplies too.Looks like there will be some SP cooking session on the way.
Budaiya
Its the day when I handed over my letter. To be in a R.O.D mode is just a wonderful feeling. Not that I shun responsibility, but the stress is very much less.
I can now concentrate on my packing and tying up few loose ends, like change of address, forwarding my mails etc.
Actually I hate packing and unpacking but I have to do it. But packing is better than sitting in the office next to the CID.
I do have some mixed feelings, I will miss the country but I would very glad to be away from the office and certain people.
I need to clear my larder with all the food supplies too.Looks like there will be some SP cooking session on the way.
Friday, February 02, 2007
The winds of change is here again ...
February 2nd 2007
Budaiya
The morning is as gloomy as what I am feeling right now.It rained again since last night, the ground is wet, poodles of water has started to form in the open ground.
Looking through my window, I think to myself...I am going to miss this place, I am going to miss its people, its food and everything there is to it.
The time has come for me to take the next step and move on again.
Although everyone says to look at the positive side of things, I tried to convince myself that everything happened for a reason(s) which I may not know yet.
Hurdles after hurdles before we could touch the finishing tape. And that too is a race... a competition of sort.
I tried to list down all the good things that would come out of this move.
At the same time, I cant ignore all the losses that I am experiencing. Where is the balance ?
Health...peace of mind...responsibility...Contentment...Will that equals the loss of wealth ?
Money will never be enough, but what is "enough" going to be measured with ?
Somehow...there will be at a certain point of our life that we have to make a life changing decisions.
"Change" is the only constant in our life.
Was I prepared for the change this time around ?
No..not really...but I have seen it coming my way since almost a year ago.
I thought I could hang on to a thin thread, but the winds and the drafts are to strong, the thin thread just snapped.Niether a fishing line nor a cable would be able to hold it either, since there are a few pairs of stronger hands that was holding a pair of scissors to cut off the line.
There was even a bulldozer that pushed me into the drain.
I am not really lamenting on my predicament. We never know what is in store for our lives. Nobody knows what tomorrow brings.
And so the day begins...rainy..gloomy and all.
After a nice cup of hot earl grey tea...
But...where do I begin ?
Budaiya
The morning is as gloomy as what I am feeling right now.It rained again since last night, the ground is wet, poodles of water has started to form in the open ground.
Looking through my window, I think to myself...I am going to miss this place, I am going to miss its people, its food and everything there is to it.
The time has come for me to take the next step and move on again.
Although everyone says to look at the positive side of things, I tried to convince myself that everything happened for a reason(s) which I may not know yet.
Hurdles after hurdles before we could touch the finishing tape. And that too is a race... a competition of sort.
I tried to list down all the good things that would come out of this move.
At the same time, I cant ignore all the losses that I am experiencing. Where is the balance ?
Health...peace of mind...responsibility...Contentment...Will that equals the loss of wealth ?
Money will never be enough, but what is "enough" going to be measured with ?
Somehow...there will be at a certain point of our life that we have to make a life changing decisions.
"Change" is the only constant in our life.
Was I prepared for the change this time around ?
No..not really...but I have seen it coming my way since almost a year ago.
I thought I could hang on to a thin thread, but the winds and the drafts are to strong, the thin thread just snapped.Niether a fishing line nor a cable would be able to hold it either, since there are a few pairs of stronger hands that was holding a pair of scissors to cut off the line.
There was even a bulldozer that pushed me into the drain.
I am not really lamenting on my predicament. We never know what is in store for our lives. Nobody knows what tomorrow brings.
And so the day begins...rainy..gloomy and all.
After a nice cup of hot earl grey tea...
But...where do I begin ?
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Life ...
February 1st 2007
Budaiya
Two years ago around this time our colleague passed away due to a brain haemorrhage. I remember visiting him in the hospital, he was in a coma and the doctor said that he was only waiting for his time.
It was really sad to see him lying unconcious on the bed and thinking that at any moment he would draw his last breath.
I remember him as a nice and quiet guy and could still recall the last few days with him in the office. Little did we know, in a couple days he would be gone.
Life is so fragile and we will never know what to expect. Or whose turn would be next.
Someone told me to not to harbour any bitter feelings about anyone or anything. For it would only consumed our life and dissipate our energy.
But we are just ordinary human, we cannot run from feeling sad, upset, angry or being in that "killing mode".
Budaiya
Two years ago around this time our colleague passed away due to a brain haemorrhage. I remember visiting him in the hospital, he was in a coma and the doctor said that he was only waiting for his time.
It was really sad to see him lying unconcious on the bed and thinking that at any moment he would draw his last breath.
I remember him as a nice and quiet guy and could still recall the last few days with him in the office. Little did we know, in a couple days he would be gone.
Life is so fragile and we will never know what to expect. Or whose turn would be next.
Someone told me to not to harbour any bitter feelings about anyone or anything. For it would only consumed our life and dissipate our energy.
But we are just ordinary human, we cannot run from feeling sad, upset, angry or being in that "killing mode".
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