:: jotting the lines ::

Year end is approaching and Christmas is just around the corner.

So did you fulfill what you have written on your piece of “New Year Resolution 2007″?

I did not. I only lost 4 kilos which it certainly had not met the expectation. Of course not, how do you expect to lose the extras by not doing anything? Some people say “Hey, it’s not too late. You still have another month to go.” Well, I have learned not to be too naive these days.

What else have I not fulfilled let alone the weight issue? Hmmm……

Nonetheless, year 2007 is considerably a gutsy and meaningful year to me.

Q1 - It was a remarkable start of the year. Thanks to Malaysia spending million dollars in Titiwangsa Lake or a.k.a Eye on Malaysia. It’s my first time viewing such spectacular fireworks for 30 nights or more consecutively. Of course the pleasure took place only when you were with your special loved ones. Work was also equally challenging as I was assigned to implement and manage an account with nation-wide presence. A lot of coordinations need to be done among the headquarter, branch offices and of course the client themselves. Hence, I count Q1 as my peak in travelling, flying in and out the states to coordinate with the business move for my ex-company.

Q2 - That’s when the roller coster started rolling of the edge. Despite given the opportunity to develop in my ex-company, I was not really satisfied with the way it was executed. The change in place wasn’t in line with which I had intended to do. Moreover, I did not acheive a certain degree in persuance of my personal goal. So after given much thoughts and evaluations, I chose to look for job else where. Escapism? No. Judge me not.

Q3 - Everything moved incredibly fast between July till September, from the time I was called for job interviews in July to my tender of resignation and acceptance of new offer within the same month. Subsequently, the commencement on my new job at Singapore in August. The fact of being single makes no difficulty to get uprooted to a foreign land.

It was tough to cope at first, especially with the unfamiliarities. You have heard so much about Singaporeans, the general perceptions of them being rigid at work or demanding all the time. It is quite intimidating when you step into an unknown zones and to start getting yourself familiarize with the surroundings or adapting to a new culture. Frankly, my blood pressure shot up to quite a fair bit due to anxieties. I hardly know a lot of people in Singapore besides my housemate and some churchmates. My new job scope was narrowed down if to compare to my previous job though it is a same title I carry. The only difference make to my current job is the portfolio of clienteles I handle, they are greater in dollar cents and with more sophiticated requirements. It’s more demanding, period. I was really anxious and worried if I could even pass the initial period. Subsequently I had lost confidence in speaking to others ‘cuz I didn’t want to appear like a fool in front of others. Hence many of times I tend to be the quiet one, isn’t it good to observe? Oh, by the way… It’s exciting to get your wisdom tooth extracted! But just make sure you meet the right doctor/dentist who is nice to kid and keep you entertained while pulling your tooth out!

Q4 - And of course, needless to say, I manage to pull through and get to adapt to the new environment. Passed my birthday in November, another year older and hopefully another year wiser too. Birthday is no biggies nowadays, it was however well spent and lovely memories embossed in heart.

Workwise, I am still catching up with its pace. It never appealed to me that I am the business owner of the clients I manage so far. What I meant is I have never learned to think of it as a business owner, to consistently review on the profitability of my own accounts. It’s really interesting when you have client making some requests which you ought to think twice before committing to it. Every single decision made would lead to adjustment of your P&L, just a matter if you want the excess to be on the left or right. Hmmm, I start liking the trading business!

That’s my year so far, how about yours? Equally interesting I suppose? I’ll be back wrapping up the entire Q4 since 07 hasn’t finished its last chapter. Till then, take care. Adios.