Hiak hiak hiak~! Was at Clark Quay lately for dinner and my friend asked me if I've tried the Reverse Bungy Ride. HELL YEAH~!!!!!! hahahahhaa.. OMG I will never forget it!
And this reminded me that I should post the video uploaded by Rachel in her blog (http://rachelsadventures.wordpress.com/) to share the experience I had.
I walked away with bruises (blue-black) on my neck and inner thighs due to the buckles and safety belt/harness, and muscle aches (yeah just look at how my legs flew)... but it sure was hellava great ride!
Would I try it again? Why not!!?? (=~.~=) but.. the bruises caused by the safety harness does discourage me a little......
Cheers
tweetie!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Lessons in life
I really like this very much... ~_~
tweetie
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LESSONS IN LIFE
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By Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over-prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do .
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read some good books. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Bed of thorns & some roses
Sigh..
Working late again and taking a moment to crap a little online.
Glad there's facebook and msn to keep me sane sometimes, linking me to the outside world other than just work work work.
Another week has passed by and its been 2 weeks since I last posted. During which, there had been really fine moments of fun - especially with newly acquainted friends like Uncle Jeffie, who have been truly caring and supportive, encouraging, and making me laugh like hell. There's also Alex, my new "buddy" from the UK who contributes to interesting & heart-warming chat moments from time to time. Not forgetting my base & foundation of pals.. : TwinkleStar my bestest friend (*mmuacks~*), Michelle and Princess who are my "playmates & buddies", my sweet & cool cousin Serine who's currently staying with us, and many others (hehehhee.. sorry if your name is not mentioned. You can always leave a comment here saying "and Me me me me me!!!" LOL~!)
Wooo!~ Felt great again after counting my blessings, I'll recommend it to anyone that's feeling negative.
Still, back to the subject of worklife... it has certainly been a bed of thorns. Totally uncomfortable and pricking. True there are moments of fun, but reality is still as harsh and cruel. The job needs to get done.
This evening, I sat at my office desk, in front of my PC, and sobbed..
I needed to cry and let it out, because I totally feel stressed out and frustrated and helpless and exhausted and overwhelmed.
It has been one crisis after another that spell "URGENT, DO IT NOW" or "IT'S NEEDED SINCE YESTERDAY" for me.
I felt so sick and tired of late night working, with most part of the days being stuck in meetings and discussions and conversations that are necessary and important and long.
Things are happening at home that requires my attention, as well as attention required from people around me and for myself. I need time to take care of me too, I can't have my personal life fall apart! I am beginning to long for a more relaxed life with less things to worry about. No, i don't mean a problem-free life, because I am solutions oriented, i enjoy solving problems (for other people, LOL!) and only a dead man does not have problems. Yet, i wonder at the choices I have for the moment.
For now, I have - in a way - recommitted myself to the job. We are working out a system that we hope might work. But what adds to the stress and frustration, is that i have no time or energy to set that system up and running and to maintain it and remain discipline in keeping it in check. I'm still being seized left and right by urgent matters and meetings and all, and not in control of my schedule. The system is supposed to update the management of all the activities which are on my plate, and the stages for it to be done, and which action items are prioritised for when. However, since the day I walked out of the meeting last wednesday, it's been a week and I have not yet updated the worksheets. Because, there have been more meetings and more crisis.
I told my ex-boss that I miss those days where I report only to one boss and one company/business unit, and miss having a day that I can just feel I am on top of things and knows the status of each outstanding matter and what to do next. Being able to go home or plan activities for the evenings or weekends with some peace of mind. Right now I'm just fire fighting and not coping. I only go home when I'm too tired, yet worried sick that things are not yet done, calls not yet made, mails not yet replied, research not yet done, employee not yet spoken to, matters not yet followed-up, bosses not yet updated..... and meetings crowding up my daily 8hour workday - which only means staying behind to take care of matters.
Bosses are wondering what i have been doing -- that's not good. One of them said to me, maybe he should sit next to me for a day just to see what goes on. That's bloody insulting, but I hope he meant well. Ultimately, it clearly implies that he is bloody wondering what do I do for the whole day because in the end, he don't see me producing the work he has expected from me.
Even if I've been mucking around in Facebook, I couldn't have done it for the whole day, hahahahahahaa.... and as for msn, only a few chats here and there in between. In the evening, I'm just pure exhausted, and things just slow down. Ok, I'm whining so much.. blehhhhhh....
Really, today.. the thought of quitting is back on my mind.
However, it does seem that the job market is not too hot at the moment. Also, I feel responsible. Someone needs to solve these issues, and I am the only one to "help". Sigh..
Read something in the book S.U.M.O. tonight while waiting for dinner to be served:
SUMO WISDOM
-- "What you focus on, magnifies"
-- "Perhaps it is not the circumstances that needs to change, but your perspective of the circumstances
Indeed, like what a friend used to tell me : Things are only as bad as you choose to see it. Hmm... so.... Be positive!! Be Optimisitc!~ HANG ON!!!
Ok, enough said for tonight. Gotta get back to work.
For all my friends who have been supportive and concerned.. a heartfelt thank you.
Tweetie will be OK. I will pull through.. (hahaha.. I'm actually not very convinced, hahahahah!!!)
Oh yeah.. I forgot about the roses... the sunny side of life.. ^^
Well, I've managed to catch a few good movies past 2 weeks : Mamma Mia (again), Big Stan, Burn After Reading. Big Stan was hilarious!!!! I totally love Rob Sneider (ok pardon the bad spelling) and i find the humour brilliant! Burn After Reading is not too bad either.. kind of slow in the beginning but later on as the plot thickens it becomes kinda hilarious. I love Brad Pitt, he's so cute doing such a role and I find it really ticklish. George Cloony too, very different from the cool intelligent sexy smooth roles he played in most other movies. hehehe...
I've also tried working (bringing my laptop and work documents and parking at a table, near the electrical points) at West Coast MacDonalds over the past 2 weekends. It was lots of fun to work alongside with a friend, and terribly bad for my waistline because I kept feeding myself with food, but at least the place has air-con and gives me a relaxing alternative location other than the office to do my work. However, it was really tiring , because i "worked" overnight - thanks to the 24hours operation, hehehhehe..
Was also out for 2 "Prata Sessions" lately. First occasion with Princess & Uncle Jeffie, where we TCSS so much that we're in stitches with too much laughing. Second time was with Michelle and Uncle Jeffie, this time we took some pictures, LOL.. But now, I think those 2 occasions have gratified my Prata cravings for the next 3 years, hehee.. and I seriously need to go on diet. Too much fat and carbo ... I must have put on 3kgs since July. BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD!!!!!
Oh well, that made me frustrated too, because I would love to find time to go gym after work. Sigh...
Whatever it is, i must go on. Work still needs to be done tonight, and I just hope to be able to stay up and be active till 4am to get as much done as possible. Yes, I've had dinner, the Chicken Thai Kway Teow from the Cream Bistro downstairs. Quite nice! I think they probably know me as the lady who ate dinner there at least 3x per week. oh, Sad.
Alright, will update soon, whenever.. whatever! ^^
Working late again and taking a moment to crap a little online.
Glad there's facebook and msn to keep me sane sometimes, linking me to the outside world other than just work work work.
Another week has passed by and its been 2 weeks since I last posted. During which, there had been really fine moments of fun - especially with newly acquainted friends like Uncle Jeffie, who have been truly caring and supportive, encouraging, and making me laugh like hell. There's also Alex, my new "buddy" from the UK who contributes to interesting & heart-warming chat moments from time to time. Not forgetting my base & foundation of pals.. : TwinkleStar my bestest friend (*mmuacks~*), Michelle and Princess who are my "playmates & buddies", my sweet & cool cousin Serine who's currently staying with us, and many others (hehehhee.. sorry if your name is not mentioned. You can always leave a comment here saying "and Me me me me me!!!" LOL~!)
Wooo!~ Felt great again after counting my blessings, I'll recommend it to anyone that's feeling negative.
Still, back to the subject of worklife... it has certainly been a bed of thorns. Totally uncomfortable and pricking. True there are moments of fun, but reality is still as harsh and cruel. The job needs to get done.
This evening, I sat at my office desk, in front of my PC, and sobbed..
I needed to cry and let it out, because I totally feel stressed out and frustrated and helpless and exhausted and overwhelmed.
It has been one crisis after another that spell "URGENT, DO IT NOW" or "IT'S NEEDED SINCE YESTERDAY" for me.
I felt so sick and tired of late night working, with most part of the days being stuck in meetings and discussions and conversations that are necessary and important and long.
Things are happening at home that requires my attention, as well as attention required from people around me and for myself. I need time to take care of me too, I can't have my personal life fall apart! I am beginning to long for a more relaxed life with less things to worry about. No, i don't mean a problem-free life, because I am solutions oriented, i enjoy solving problems (for other people, LOL!) and only a dead man does not have problems. Yet, i wonder at the choices I have for the moment.
For now, I have - in a way - recommitted myself to the job. We are working out a system that we hope might work. But what adds to the stress and frustration, is that i have no time or energy to set that system up and running and to maintain it and remain discipline in keeping it in check. I'm still being seized left and right by urgent matters and meetings and all, and not in control of my schedule. The system is supposed to update the management of all the activities which are on my plate, and the stages for it to be done, and which action items are prioritised for when. However, since the day I walked out of the meeting last wednesday, it's been a week and I have not yet updated the worksheets. Because, there have been more meetings and more crisis.
I told my ex-boss that I miss those days where I report only to one boss and one company/business unit, and miss having a day that I can just feel I am on top of things and knows the status of each outstanding matter and what to do next. Being able to go home or plan activities for the evenings or weekends with some peace of mind. Right now I'm just fire fighting and not coping. I only go home when I'm too tired, yet worried sick that things are not yet done, calls not yet made, mails not yet replied, research not yet done, employee not yet spoken to, matters not yet followed-up, bosses not yet updated..... and meetings crowding up my daily 8hour workday - which only means staying behind to take care of matters.
Bosses are wondering what i have been doing -- that's not good. One of them said to me, maybe he should sit next to me for a day just to see what goes on. That's bloody insulting, but I hope he meant well. Ultimately, it clearly implies that he is bloody wondering what do I do for the whole day because in the end, he don't see me producing the work he has expected from me.
Even if I've been mucking around in Facebook, I couldn't have done it for the whole day, hahahahahahaa.... and as for msn, only a few chats here and there in between. In the evening, I'm just pure exhausted, and things just slow down. Ok, I'm whining so much.. blehhhhhh....
Really, today.. the thought of quitting is back on my mind.
However, it does seem that the job market is not too hot at the moment. Also, I feel responsible. Someone needs to solve these issues, and I am the only one to "help". Sigh..
Read something in the book S.U.M.O. tonight while waiting for dinner to be served:
SUMO WISDOM
-- "What you focus on, magnifies"
-- "Perhaps it is not the circumstances that needs to change, but your perspective of the circumstances
Indeed, like what a friend used to tell me : Things are only as bad as you choose to see it. Hmm... so.... Be positive!! Be Optimisitc!~ HANG ON!!!
Ok, enough said for tonight. Gotta get back to work.
For all my friends who have been supportive and concerned.. a heartfelt thank you.
Tweetie will be OK. I will pull through.. (hahaha.. I'm actually not very convinced, hahahahah!!!)
Oh yeah.. I forgot about the roses... the sunny side of life.. ^^
Well, I've managed to catch a few good movies past 2 weeks : Mamma Mia (again), Big Stan, Burn After Reading. Big Stan was hilarious!!!! I totally love Rob Sneider (ok pardon the bad spelling) and i find the humour brilliant! Burn After Reading is not too bad either.. kind of slow in the beginning but later on as the plot thickens it becomes kinda hilarious. I love Brad Pitt, he's so cute doing such a role and I find it really ticklish. George Cloony too, very different from the cool intelligent sexy smooth roles he played in most other movies. hehehe...
I've also tried working (bringing my laptop and work documents and parking at a table, near the electrical points) at West Coast MacDonalds over the past 2 weekends. It was lots of fun to work alongside with a friend, and terribly bad for my waistline because I kept feeding myself with food, but at least the place has air-con and gives me a relaxing alternative location other than the office to do my work. However, it was really tiring , because i "worked" overnight - thanks to the 24hours operation, hehehhehe..
Was also out for 2 "Prata Sessions" lately. First occasion with Princess & Uncle Jeffie, where we TCSS so much that we're in stitches with too much laughing. Second time was with Michelle and Uncle Jeffie, this time we took some pictures, LOL.. But now, I think those 2 occasions have gratified my Prata cravings for the next 3 years, hehee.. and I seriously need to go on diet. Too much fat and carbo ... I must have put on 3kgs since July. BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD!!!!!
Oh well, that made me frustrated too, because I would love to find time to go gym after work. Sigh...
Whatever it is, i must go on. Work still needs to be done tonight, and I just hope to be able to stay up and be active till 4am to get as much done as possible. Yes, I've had dinner, the Chicken Thai Kway Teow from the Cream Bistro downstairs. Quite nice! I think they probably know me as the lady who ate dinner there at least 3x per week. oh, Sad.
Alright, will update soon, whenever.. whatever! ^^
Friday, October 3, 2008
Tweetie in VOGUE!
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Woah, Tweetie made it to the cover page of VOGUE Magazine!!
Hiak hiak hiak!!
Got this picture mailed to me, compliments of Uncle Jeffie!
MAKE MY DAY TOTALLY!! hehehehehehe..~!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Yumm... Comfort Food for Tweetie
Okee.. *burp~*
Just ate yet another bowl of my recent favorite Katsudon from Cream Bistro at Pacific Plaza ground level. So far, it has not failed me in terms of flavour...
Each time I feel so stressed up or lousy, especially in the evening at the office pending a late night work hour.. I'll head down to "de-stress" with this wonderful warm bowl of Katsudon, with a request for extra eggs.
Katsudon (Cream Bistro)
They didn't use japanese rice.. just normal rice, but i think its the sauce - sweet enough and really tasty. The other really nice bowl of such dons I ate recently was at Vivocity while out with a friend after watching a Movie together. Damn... that was one memorable bowl of rice as well, the egg was perfect! Chicken pieces were tender and juicy.. Oooohhh and we were sharing. Yumm... hehehe... Woah feeling hungry again. Gotta try it again next time I return to Vivo. It's at the Shino-watever restaurant.. where they have grilled skewered meat. OK, nevermind, I'm never good at remembering names and such. And I'm toooo lazy right now to go do research for actual names.
Just ate yet another bowl of my recent favorite Katsudon from Cream Bistro at Pacific Plaza ground level. So far, it has not failed me in terms of flavour...
Each time I feel so stressed up or lousy, especially in the evening at the office pending a late night work hour.. I'll head down to "de-stress" with this wonderful warm bowl of Katsudon, with a request for extra eggs.
Katsudon (Cream Bistro)
They didn't use japanese rice.. just normal rice, but i think its the sauce - sweet enough and really tasty. The other really nice bowl of such dons I ate recently was at Vivocity while out with a friend after watching a Movie together. Damn... that was one memorable bowl of rice as well, the egg was perfect! Chicken pieces were tender and juicy.. Oooohhh and we were sharing. Yumm... hehehe... Woah feeling hungry again. Gotta try it again next time I return to Vivo. It's at the Shino-watever restaurant.. where they have grilled skewered meat. OK, nevermind, I'm never good at remembering names and such. And I'm toooo lazy right now to go do research for actual names.
Haha.. and during dinner, someone was appointed as my new bitching post. The brand new Tweetie BMW Garage. kekekekeke.. poor thing.
Oh yes, bought my favourite Rum & Raisin White Choc Nuts from Canele as well. That's the 1st thing I headed across to buy before returning to have dinner at Cream Bistro. Will have a piece of that bite of happiness. Heck, will have to worry about waistline later.. (oh.. bad.. bad.. bad.. hehehehe..)
Bought a bottle of Japanese Dessert Wine too. Will bring home to share with mum and Serine. They'll love it!!!!
Arrgghh~! Mad Monkey back on my head!
Arrgggghhh...~!!
So unhappy I is. I is so unhappys. -_-
Just back from a meeting.. guess what, the joke is.. HQ bosses disagreed that I can be fired by Mad Monkey and so, I'm back to serving all again. I wanna whine whine whine ....!!! *pout*
All that self talk about having courage to stand for myself. Hiaz... but still, good to have at least that backbone. Nevertheless, I still have a choice -- resign. But nay, not my style to do that.
So for now, my fate is once again in the hands of all. But the comforting thought is, all my other 4 bosses are very supportive and understanding, and they are telling me that it is impossible for me to know everything and do everything by myself, and definitely help is needed, and they know that it is not easy to be juggling so many things and priorities.
As much as I am uncomfortable with the way things will move forward, and the system that will be put in place to help manage this function, I will embrace it as a growing and learning process. But really, I am not whistling a happy tune liao. Feel kinda sian.. sian.. sian.. deflated.. hummfffrr..
Well, I gotta stop my BMW (Bitching, Moaning, Whining), and do my SUMO (Shut Up, Move On). And yes, I'm not a victim. I will overcome, I will survive!!! Meowrrr.. (tomorrow, I will roar louder, I promise). -.-"
Another day of back-to-back meetings and nothing getting done. Looks like it will be another late night at the office. I really hope this will change soon. Otherwise, one week's notice. hehehee.. Now that's a happy thought! ^^
*self hug*
Grrrr.. must not let this get me down. I is strong. I is OK!! I is hungry!!!! I must has Prata again!! *yummm.......*
When will work be fun again? Hmmm.. tomorrow, maybe! Hehehe.. gonna be out in the evening with the colleagues to celebrate 2 birthdays. ^^ happy thoughts, happy thoughts!!
And now, back to work.
So unhappy I is. I is so unhappys. -_-
Just back from a meeting.. guess what, the joke is.. HQ bosses disagreed that I can be fired by Mad Monkey and so, I'm back to serving all again. I wanna whine whine whine ....!!! *pout*
All that self talk about having courage to stand for myself. Hiaz... but still, good to have at least that backbone. Nevertheless, I still have a choice -- resign. But nay, not my style to do that.
So for now, my fate is once again in the hands of all. But the comforting thought is, all my other 4 bosses are very supportive and understanding, and they are telling me that it is impossible for me to know everything and do everything by myself, and definitely help is needed, and they know that it is not easy to be juggling so many things and priorities.
As much as I am uncomfortable with the way things will move forward, and the system that will be put in place to help manage this function, I will embrace it as a growing and learning process. But really, I am not whistling a happy tune liao. Feel kinda sian.. sian.. sian.. deflated.. hummfffrr..
Well, I gotta stop my BMW (Bitching, Moaning, Whining), and do my SUMO (Shut Up, Move On). And yes, I'm not a victim. I will overcome, I will survive!!! Meowrrr.. (tomorrow, I will roar louder, I promise). -.-"
Another day of back-to-back meetings and nothing getting done. Looks like it will be another late night at the office. I really hope this will change soon. Otherwise, one week's notice. hehehee.. Now that's a happy thought! ^^
*self hug*
Grrrr.. must not let this get me down. I is strong. I is OK!! I is hungry!!!! I must has Prata again!! *yummm.......*
When will work be fun again? Hmmm.. tomorrow, maybe! Hehehe.. gonna be out in the evening with the colleagues to celebrate 2 birthdays. ^^ happy thoughts, happy thoughts!!
And now, back to work.
Boundaries!!
Hmm... despite the "good news" that I've been fired by Mad Monkey, this morning I received an email stating another task or request from him. Hmm.... ??????
So in my puzzlement, I highlighted it to my 3 other bosses, and they've asked me to send them a formal email asking for clarification on who are my stakeholders and job focus areas. "In the Beginning", I have about 5 stakeholders, or bosses. I'll tag them as (1) Lady Boss, (2) Dutch Boss, (3) Mad Monkey, (4) Senior Boss, and (5) HQ Boss. Yes... that many people. This fulfilled the scriptures "Supervisors are many, but the Labourers are few". Poor Tweetie, hahahaha!!
So Senior Boss wrote back to me that it is clear that I nolonger will assist in any new files o rmatters for Mad Monkey's Business, but for "old files" (i.e. outstanding matters) to close it in a timely manner.
Mad Monkey then replied that those were objectives and tasks he have assigned to me since mid-July, not "new", but "outstanding".
What the....?
Anyway, I feel strongly that agreeing to it will be stupid, and will make no difference to me. I was ready to quit and one of the reasons was that I no longer wish to handle anymore matters required by Mad Monkey - because it is thankless, and at the end of the day, he rewards you by terrorising, threatening, humiliating and insulting you when he don't get his way. Yes, there will be an evident attitude problem on my part to refuse in attending to any outstanding matters communicated to me "since July", but I feel that if I wanna move on to the new set priorities and be able to cope, I should state the boundaries and I should at least attempt to make a stand. I hold my head up high in pushing back.
Hence I wrote back to Senior Boss, and state that I would highly prefer not to continue with matters pertaining to Mad Monkey's Business and gave a status of what was outstanding -- 2 main items only.
I dont know what the outcome will be, but I think, if at the end of the day, these items remained on my plate, I would still be happy that I voiced out my preference. Right now I only wonder, if I stand my ground in refusing to handle the job, what are the consequences? I was ready to quit, so what do I stand to lose? At the most, my reputation as an employee with a professional and positive attitude. Blehhhh... not worth keeping over a lousy Monkey Boss. Let me live with some dignity no matter how stupid it will seem to the world. Hummff!!! TMD, I not happy to do it, ok?? Kick my ass out and still want me kneeling down to finish the job? No way!! Out means out!! No need proper closure for this case.
I only hope my heart will continue have the courage to stand my ground. It is not easy. And I hate things to be political. However, I think, I need to do this for me. If no one is fighting for my benefit, I will be my only warrior. Rawrrr!!!
Tweetie, be bold, be strong, be brave, be courageous!!!
So in my puzzlement, I highlighted it to my 3 other bosses, and they've asked me to send them a formal email asking for clarification on who are my stakeholders and job focus areas. "In the Beginning", I have about 5 stakeholders, or bosses. I'll tag them as (1) Lady Boss, (2) Dutch Boss, (3) Mad Monkey, (4) Senior Boss, and (5) HQ Boss. Yes... that many people. This fulfilled the scriptures "Supervisors are many, but the Labourers are few". Poor Tweetie, hahahaha!!
So Senior Boss wrote back to me that it is clear that I nolonger will assist in any new files o rmatters for Mad Monkey's Business, but for "old files" (i.e. outstanding matters) to close it in a timely manner.
Mad Monkey then replied that those were objectives and tasks he have assigned to me since mid-July, not "new", but "outstanding".
What the....?
Anyway, I feel strongly that agreeing to it will be stupid, and will make no difference to me. I was ready to quit and one of the reasons was that I no longer wish to handle anymore matters required by Mad Monkey - because it is thankless, and at the end of the day, he rewards you by terrorising, threatening, humiliating and insulting you when he don't get his way. Yes, there will be an evident attitude problem on my part to refuse in attending to any outstanding matters communicated to me "since July", but I feel that if I wanna move on to the new set priorities and be able to cope, I should state the boundaries and I should at least attempt to make a stand. I hold my head up high in pushing back.
Hence I wrote back to Senior Boss, and state that I would highly prefer not to continue with matters pertaining to Mad Monkey's Business and gave a status of what was outstanding -- 2 main items only.
I dont know what the outcome will be, but I think, if at the end of the day, these items remained on my plate, I would still be happy that I voiced out my preference. Right now I only wonder, if I stand my ground in refusing to handle the job, what are the consequences? I was ready to quit, so what do I stand to lose? At the most, my reputation as an employee with a professional and positive attitude. Blehhhh... not worth keeping over a lousy Monkey Boss. Let me live with some dignity no matter how stupid it will seem to the world. Hummff!!! TMD, I not happy to do it, ok?? Kick my ass out and still want me kneeling down to finish the job? No way!! Out means out!! No need proper closure for this case.
I only hope my heart will continue have the courage to stand my ground. It is not easy. And I hate things to be political. However, I think, I need to do this for me. If no one is fighting for my benefit, I will be my only warrior. Rawrrr!!!
Tweetie, be bold, be strong, be brave, be courageous!!!
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