my dirty little secrets.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
MY LAST DAY AT ASPIREHUB.
It felt so different as compared to DSS. In a short span of 3 months, I made many new good friends, many of them much older than me. Nevertheless, we still got along well, those lunches I'll never forget. How they just loved making fun of me, calling me 'little girl'. There are so many memorable incidents to remember of during my time in Aspirehub. ERP Charges, Beef Noodles at ABC Market(haha just cos I decided to eat that for lunch today, everyone else ate the same thing also ahaha it was as though we were having a beef noodle party), Little India Recce, Woodlands Leadership Camp, Parkview Primary adorable students and many many more. Despite going through many emotional and stressful times, I still like the job, perhaps because of the people around me. It didn't really matter that many a times, I went out of them way just to get things done. At the end of the day, when I see a programme being completed successfully, it felt really good.
Today, as I stepped out of office at 6pm, it seemed as though something was holding me back somehow. It was as though I am so attached to the office, the place where I spent most of my time in the past months. When I recieved an sms from my boss minutes later, I teared in the car because I was touched by what he said, and happy for the fact I knew whatever contribution I've made was appreciated. And when I got back home and read the email he sent, emotions just ran through me. "I had never treated you as a temp staff since day 1 and you had not failed to live up to expectations. Your simplistic nature told me that things could be so unsophisticated. Your ability to adapt and handle stress amazed me at times." These were what my boss said in the email and added that I need to "Learn to have more confidence in yourself and know when to say no." Just 3 months working here could reveal so much about my character. It has been an amazing journey in AspireHub, thank you Cindy for introducing this job to me! :)
I'm gonna miss all my colleagues! And coaching too :(
It felt so different as compared to DSS. In a short span of 3 months, I made many new good friends, many of them much older than me. Nevertheless, we still got along well, those lunches I'll never forget. How they just loved making fun of me, calling me 'little girl'. There are so many memorable incidents to remember of during my time in Aspirehub. ERP Charges, Beef Noodles at ABC Market(haha just cos I decided to eat that for lunch today, everyone else ate the same thing also ahaha it was as though we were having a beef noodle party), Little India Recce, Woodlands Leadership Camp, Parkview Primary adorable students and many many more. Despite going through many emotional and stressful times, I still like the job, perhaps because of the people around me. It didn't really matter that many a times, I went out of them way just to get things done. At the end of the day, when I see a programme being completed successfully, it felt really good.
Today, as I stepped out of office at 6pm, it seemed as though something was holding me back somehow. It was as though I am so attached to the office, the place where I spent most of my time in the past months. When I recieved an sms from my boss minutes later, I teared in the car because I was touched by what he said, and happy for the fact I knew whatever contribution I've made was appreciated. And when I got back home and read the email he sent, emotions just ran through me. "I had never treated you as a temp staff since day 1 and you had not failed to live up to expectations. Your simplistic nature told me that things could be so unsophisticated. Your ability to adapt and handle stress amazed me at times." These were what my boss said in the email and added that I need to "Learn to have more confidence in yourself and know when to say no." Just 3 months working here could reveal so much about my character. It has been an amazing journey in AspireHub, thank you Cindy for introducing this job to me! :)
I'm gonna miss all my colleagues! And coaching too :(
the girl next door;
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sometimes life is just plain unfair.
We can trust our best friend wholeheartedly, giving her the best treatment. Putting her before yourself, doing things out of the way just for her. In the end, you realise that when she has her other friends, she just doesn't bother about you at all. So much for being best buds.
And sometimes, you are just simply unappreciated for the things you do.
You are given a task, you do it to the best of your ability. And the next moment you discover someone has just changed almost everything, so you might as well not have done it. As much as it's not about getting the credit, but you take so much time and effort to complete your assigned task, how does it feel when it is all changed?
Perhaps such things in life are just obstacles to makes us stronger with time.
We can trust our best friend wholeheartedly, giving her the best treatment. Putting her before yourself, doing things out of the way just for her. In the end, you realise that when she has her other friends, she just doesn't bother about you at all. So much for being best buds.
And sometimes, you are just simply unappreciated for the things you do.
You are given a task, you do it to the best of your ability. And the next moment you discover someone has just changed almost everything, so you might as well not have done it. As much as it's not about getting the credit, but you take so much time and effort to complete your assigned task, how does it feel when it is all changed?
Perhaps such things in life are just obstacles to makes us stronger with time.
the girl next door;
Sunday, June 21, 2009
A different Sunday.
TV, Chats, Games, Karaoke, Crab Noodles.
I haven't felt so relaxed in a while. Life should be like this more often :)
TV, Chats, Games, Karaoke, Crab Noodles.
I haven't felt so relaxed in a while. Life should be like this more often :)
the girl next door;
Saturday, June 06, 2009
HONGKONG HERE I COME :D
After packing my luggage yesterday I felt excited for the trip once again. Can't believe the time has finally come hahah though I do wish the trip was 1-2 days later then I would have been able to meet my friends who asked me out this weekend! And I can't believe I have the 'i think ill miss my colleagues and work' feeling. The past 2 weeks I've been really happy at work, there was so much laughter and joy in the office despite the occassional gossiping sessions. But I'm really glad those I work with are such fun-loving people :) 7 more official working days left till I'm jobless. My boss has been asking me to stay till July but I doubt I'll change my mind about that. Wanna use my July to enjoy a little before Uni begins and settle Tapestry stuff as well. Lately, many people been asking me why I'm so dedicated to do Tapestry even though I don't get anything out of it. Seriously, I dont have an answer for it! It's just like how I asked my committee members what is their motivation to come for meeting is week. Everyone doesn't seem to know why either. Haha for now, I just hope all our hardwork will be paid off and the event will be a huge success in July:) Check out www.tapestry09.wordpress.com for more details!
After packing my luggage yesterday I felt excited for the trip once again. Can't believe the time has finally come hahah though I do wish the trip was 1-2 days later then I would have been able to meet my friends who asked me out this weekend! And I can't believe I have the 'i think ill miss my colleagues and work' feeling. The past 2 weeks I've been really happy at work, there was so much laughter and joy in the office despite the occassional gossiping sessions. But I'm really glad those I work with are such fun-loving people :) 7 more official working days left till I'm jobless. My boss has been asking me to stay till July but I doubt I'll change my mind about that. Wanna use my July to enjoy a little before Uni begins and settle Tapestry stuff as well. Lately, many people been asking me why I'm so dedicated to do Tapestry even though I don't get anything out of it. Seriously, I dont have an answer for it! It's just like how I asked my committee members what is their motivation to come for meeting is week. Everyone doesn't seem to know why either. Haha for now, I just hope all our hardwork will be paid off and the event will be a huge success in July:) Check out www.tapestry09.wordpress.com for more details!
the girl next door;
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Boy: Coach!
Me: Yes?
Boy: You not macho when you do the macho clap (macho clap is a clap where you clap once then flex your muscles)
Me: Why?
Boy: Cos you so skinny, no muscles so not macho.
HAHA this was my encounter with one boy from Woodlands Primary while we were conducting the leadeership camp today. Compliment or insult? Heh I think it's the latter.
It was the first time conducting such a camp and I'm glad to say it was such a success. Despite getting many new ECs and ACs, it was a pleasant surprise knowing that we allocated the right people for the right task. I realised that it is no joke to repeat the same instructions for the game 12 times in a day. Your voice becomes so hoarse and you feel so exhausted halfway through! =/ Good experience and great fun today but very tiring.
Me: Yes?
Boy: You not macho when you do the macho clap (macho clap is a clap where you clap once then flex your muscles)
Me: Why?
Boy: Cos you so skinny, no muscles so not macho.
HAHA this was my encounter with one boy from Woodlands Primary while we were conducting the leadeership camp today. Compliment or insult? Heh I think it's the latter.
It was the first time conducting such a camp and I'm glad to say it was such a success. Despite getting many new ECs and ACs, it was a pleasant surprise knowing that we allocated the right people for the right task. I realised that it is no joke to repeat the same instructions for the game 12 times in a day. Your voice becomes so hoarse and you feel so exhausted halfway through! =/ Good experience and great fun today but very tiring.
the girl next door;
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