February 19th 2007
Budaiya
It was quiet in the office front today since it was an unoficial holiday to mark the Chinese New Year.They had a big party last night and all the **** were there...all lost in the drinking and merry making.
I went out to spend some time with a friend for coffee and sharing a moist chocolate cake and dates pudding.
This morning I had a not so pleasant encounter at the bank. After I finished my transaction at the counter, I requested for a final bank statement. Since I had closed my account it was only logic that I need to see the statement.
The teller said..."You can get it from the customer service"
Off I went to customer service counter but was served by a girl who was not really service oriented and certainly not helpful.
She wanted to charge me BD3 for it.
After being their customer for years and never missed to pay my bills..they cant even give me a print out of my final bank statement.
The only reason I opened an account with their bank was because they are open from 7am to 7pm even on public holidays.
So I told her..that I am so glad that I have closed my account with their bank.
I dont need to write the bank name here, but everyone should know that there is only one bank that opens everyday, even on public holiday...here in Bahrain. "We are open 7 days a week, from 7 to 7"...ahhh..The power of advertisement..!
So I had better take all my 'fills' and put them in a piggy bank..after all it is the year of the PIG. At least I dont need to see the customer service at the PIGGY BANK.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Ten simple things...
February 18th 2007
Budaiya
Ten simple things that make me smile and say.."Life is good"
1) Waking up in the early morning, I love the cool morning breeze, it is so refereshing and watching the sun coming up slowly and the day gets brighter by the minute. A beautiful start to a new day.
2)My first cup of tea, my comfort food to warm up my soul.
3)Going about my daily duties, greetings from friends and workers, people from all walks of life.
4)No bad news for the day, which means things are okay.
5)Phonecalls, SMS, emails from those people who remembers me and treat me as their friends.
6)When people read my blogs, leaving positive thoughts and I am glad that I have met them through the blogosphere.
7)Enjoying smooth rides in the country sides, while listening to my favourite musics.
8)Food... I love food. I love to see food, tasting them, learning how to cook them, trying new recipes and sharing them with friends.
9)Enjoying good health, the most important thing in life. I pray that God will grant good health to all my family and friends and those people that have been good to me.
10)When I am able to render a small help to someone who is in need.
Budaiya
Ten simple things that make me smile and say.."Life is good"
1) Waking up in the early morning, I love the cool morning breeze, it is so refereshing and watching the sun coming up slowly and the day gets brighter by the minute. A beautiful start to a new day.
2)My first cup of tea, my comfort food to warm up my soul.
3)Going about my daily duties, greetings from friends and workers, people from all walks of life.
4)No bad news for the day, which means things are okay.
5)Phonecalls, SMS, emails from those people who remembers me and treat me as their friends.
6)When people read my blogs, leaving positive thoughts and I am glad that I have met them through the blogosphere.
7)Enjoying smooth rides in the country sides, while listening to my favourite musics.
8)Food... I love food. I love to see food, tasting them, learning how to cook them, trying new recipes and sharing them with friends.
9)Enjoying good health, the most important thing in life. I pray that God will grant good health to all my family and friends and those people that have been good to me.
10)When I am able to render a small help to someone who is in need.
Friday, February 16, 2007
A Simpler Lifestyle ...?
February 16th 2007
Budaiya
I have been reading a few blogs and there have have been a few bloggers and people that I know who are at the crossroads in life. Guess I am not alone, am I supposed to feel good knowing that I am not alone ?
A friend who resigned from his job to prepare for a world trip, but ended up with something else after the trip was called off.
Some lady friends are seriously thinking about setting up her own business.
One is a housewife who has a lot of time and talent in her hands.
Another is thinking of leaving her job to start a new venture.
After you reached a certain points in life, priorities changed. Life is not just work and work alone. It is no longer about making money, It is no longer who can stay longer to make more money. Life is not all about getting all stressed up and having nightmares.
Money will never be enough. But we will soon learn to live within our means.
Life is short. Life is unpredictable.
Have we done all that we need to do in this life... for we only have one chance. The clock doesnt turned back in time. The past is gone, and we can only look forward to whatever is left of the future.
How much time do we have...no one knows.
But we can certainly start anew before it is too late.
A simpler lifestyle.
Away from all the rats and rat race.
All you rodents can run round and round chasing your ultimate goals...but one day... you will missed a step and get your tail trapped.
Budaiya
I have been reading a few blogs and there have have been a few bloggers and people that I know who are at the crossroads in life. Guess I am not alone, am I supposed to feel good knowing that I am not alone ?
A friend who resigned from his job to prepare for a world trip, but ended up with something else after the trip was called off.
Some lady friends are seriously thinking about setting up her own business.
One is a housewife who has a lot of time and talent in her hands.
Another is thinking of leaving her job to start a new venture.
After you reached a certain points in life, priorities changed. Life is not just work and work alone. It is no longer about making money, It is no longer who can stay longer to make more money. Life is not all about getting all stressed up and having nightmares.
Money will never be enough. But we will soon learn to live within our means.
Life is short. Life is unpredictable.
Have we done all that we need to do in this life... for we only have one chance. The clock doesnt turned back in time. The past is gone, and we can only look forward to whatever is left of the future.
How much time do we have...no one knows.
But we can certainly start anew before it is too late.
A simpler lifestyle.
Away from all the rats and rat race.
All you rodents can run round and round chasing your ultimate goals...but one day... you will missed a step and get your tail trapped.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Anger
February 15th 2007
Budaiya
If you are patient in one moment of your anger,
you will escape a hundred days of sorrow ...
Countless of times I wish that I could be so cool and not get upset nor angry in life. I wonder those people who said... "Never mind...just leave it as it is... what to do..this is life...What can I do ?
It was as if they were oblivious to all the ill feelings and ill treatments that they are getting.
I keep asking myself...How could they not have a moment of anger ? Or are they very good at concealing them ?
Dont they get stressed and all worked up ? I am sure they do, but they wont make it known. Thats their strength. Taking it all in their strides with a smile or without a trace of anger.
Anger can consumed you and eating you up.
How do we accept defeat ? Losses ? Victimised ?
How do we become a better person ?
How do we take things easy ?
How do we accept fate with an open mind...with an open heart...and be thankful for what that had happened ?
I wish I have all the answers. But I dont.
I wish I could do it. But I could not. Not yet anyway.
Budaiya
If you are patient in one moment of your anger,
you will escape a hundred days of sorrow ...
Countless of times I wish that I could be so cool and not get upset nor angry in life. I wonder those people who said... "Never mind...just leave it as it is... what to do..this is life...What can I do ?
It was as if they were oblivious to all the ill feelings and ill treatments that they are getting.
I keep asking myself...How could they not have a moment of anger ? Or are they very good at concealing them ?
Dont they get stressed and all worked up ? I am sure they do, but they wont make it known. Thats their strength. Taking it all in their strides with a smile or without a trace of anger.
Anger can consumed you and eating you up.
How do we accept defeat ? Losses ? Victimised ?
How do we become a better person ?
How do we take things easy ?
How do we accept fate with an open mind...with an open heart...and be thankful for what that had happened ?
I wish I have all the answers. But I dont.
I wish I could do it. But I could not. Not yet anyway.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Shredded Memory ...
February 14th 2007
Budaiya
Another empty day. The weather was good but I dont get to enjoy it.
My friend delivered the carton boxes today and frankly I feel sad at the thought of packing. Discovered a box containing old letters and junks of at least few years old which I still have to sift through.
Yesterday I went through some letters and cards from those 'people" that were in my life before. And I decided to throw all of the letters away, no use keeping them in shoe boxes, not even for memory sakes. Whats the point... Someone who suddenly defines love as..I love you..but I am not in love with you..( All that being said after he met someone else of course )
Then what the hell did you confess all your love if it doesnt mean much. Anyway all his letters have been torn to small pieces. Too much memories to be saved..there just isnt enough space anymore !
There are just too much things to be crammed in the next two weeks.
Its like so desperately trying to salvage whatever I can in such a short notice and time.
On the other hand I read in a friends blog that said..
Napping May Be Good for Your Heart !!
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health who conducted a study on Greek men and women found that taking a daily midday nap may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by more than 30%. Siestas are common in Mediterranean countries and several Latin American nations, where the rate of dying from heart disease is comparatively low. Researchers believe that naps are effective at promoting heart health because they relieve stress.
I am taking a break from all the back stabbing community, less stresful when I dont have to see their faces.
Budaiya
Another empty day. The weather was good but I dont get to enjoy it.
My friend delivered the carton boxes today and frankly I feel sad at the thought of packing. Discovered a box containing old letters and junks of at least few years old which I still have to sift through.
Yesterday I went through some letters and cards from those 'people" that were in my life before. And I decided to throw all of the letters away, no use keeping them in shoe boxes, not even for memory sakes. Whats the point... Someone who suddenly defines love as..I love you..but I am not in love with you..( All that being said after he met someone else of course )
Then what the hell did you confess all your love if it doesnt mean much. Anyway all his letters have been torn to small pieces. Too much memories to be saved..there just isnt enough space anymore !
There are just too much things to be crammed in the next two weeks.
Its like so desperately trying to salvage whatever I can in such a short notice and time.
On the other hand I read in a friends blog that said..
Napping May Be Good for Your Heart !!
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health who conducted a study on Greek men and women found that taking a daily midday nap may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by more than 30%. Siestas are common in Mediterranean countries and several Latin American nations, where the rate of dying from heart disease is comparatively low. Researchers believe that naps are effective at promoting heart health because they relieve stress.
I am taking a break from all the back stabbing community, less stresful when I dont have to see their faces.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Sail Away ...Like a Ship Should...
February 13th 2007
Budaiya
Ship is always safe at shore... but it is not built for it
Woke up at 4am this morning. Its such a cool and peaceful morning. The road is quiet except for a few vehicles doing their early morning chores.
My cup of earl grey to keep me warm is already empty. I need another cup now.
Checked my email, and there was a letter of appreciation from a client. That really makes my morning, at least there was someone who appreciates the efforts that I had put in. But it is too late now, I am moving. Moving away from all the ill intentions and back stabbing community that I had been trying to endure for the past seven years.
A friend who tried to talk some sense into me yesterday said, it definitely is for the better that you move on. It is an act from the One above, only He knows what is best for us. Whatever happens there must be something good that will come out of it.
oh well...like a ship..I need to set sail and try the open seas. It will not be calm, the winds will help me to sail forward to my next destination.
But the fresh air I hope, will do me good. Away from it all.
And as I sail away, I might just give another glance to the shore,to see them continuing with their fight as the survival of the fittest.
Minutes by minutes, they would appear smaller and smaller until they diminished from sight.
Budaiya
Ship is always safe at shore... but it is not built for it
Woke up at 4am this morning. Its such a cool and peaceful morning. The road is quiet except for a few vehicles doing their early morning chores.
My cup of earl grey to keep me warm is already empty. I need another cup now.
Checked my email, and there was a letter of appreciation from a client. That really makes my morning, at least there was someone who appreciates the efforts that I had put in. But it is too late now, I am moving. Moving away from all the ill intentions and back stabbing community that I had been trying to endure for the past seven years.
A friend who tried to talk some sense into me yesterday said, it definitely is for the better that you move on. It is an act from the One above, only He knows what is best for us. Whatever happens there must be something good that will come out of it.
oh well...like a ship..I need to set sail and try the open seas. It will not be calm, the winds will help me to sail forward to my next destination.
But the fresh air I hope, will do me good. Away from it all.
And as I sail away, I might just give another glance to the shore,to see them continuing with their fight as the survival of the fittest.
Minutes by minutes, they would appear smaller and smaller until they diminished from sight.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Dont be sad ...
February 11th 2007
Budaiya
When you are successful your well wishers know who you are, when you are unsuccessful you know who your well wishers are...
Like when you have a limo, everybody wants to ride with you, but when your limo breaks down... who will take the bus with you..?
This has been proven times and again and again.
Sad but true. You will realised it when people forgot to invite you to their functions. You only hear about it. You feel a bit awkward but dont be sad.
You wont miss the world if you were not invited to their dinner parties.
But the message has been sent quite clearly. You dont belong anymore.
Your time and popularity has run out. As your luck has run out.
I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon-tree
I'm turning my head up and down
I'm turning turning turning turning turning around
And all that I can see is just another lemon-tree
Sounds familliar ?
Dont be sad... just be grateful and enjoy what you have at the moment...
Budaiya
When you are successful your well wishers know who you are, when you are unsuccessful you know who your well wishers are...
Like when you have a limo, everybody wants to ride with you, but when your limo breaks down... who will take the bus with you..?
This has been proven times and again and again.
Sad but true. You will realised it when people forgot to invite you to their functions. You only hear about it. You feel a bit awkward but dont be sad.
You wont miss the world if you were not invited to their dinner parties.
But the message has been sent quite clearly. You dont belong anymore.
Your time and popularity has run out. As your luck has run out.
I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon-tree
I'm turning my head up and down
I'm turning turning turning turning turning around
And all that I can see is just another lemon-tree
Sounds familliar ?
Dont be sad... just be grateful and enjoy what you have at the moment...
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