I never knew it was thiiissss important to budget.
I received my first very very very modest salary, it got in earlier cos of the festive season, and dang it's finishing fast!
It's cool in the sense that my first salary is teaching me how to budget, and prioritize spending.
It's uncool that it's finishing really fast.
I gave my parents and grandma some money, and that really doesn't leave me with much.
Must wait for next month's salary I guess.
Sigh,
I need more money!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Stuck in the M.I.D.D.L.E
For some reason, I always get stuck in the middle!
First most obvious fact, I'm a middle child.
Then when I was Secretary in University, I'd be in the middle when Douglas and Irfaan would fight.
Recently again, I was kinda put in the middle.
Well actually, I was not put in the middle, I just got there...
Like it was meant to be.
Anyways, I still am in the middle problem, and will always be there for the other 2, actually all the other 2's.
My sis and bro, them 2, and possibly Irfaan and Douglas too. (haha, that's if they're nice to me only)
But anyways, its just strange how I just end up in the middle.
Love,
MiddleChild
First most obvious fact, I'm a middle child.
Then when I was Secretary in University, I'd be in the middle when Douglas and Irfaan would fight.
Recently again, I was kinda put in the middle.
Well actually, I was not put in the middle, I just got there...
Like it was meant to be.
Anyways, I still am in the middle problem, and will always be there for the other 2, actually all the other 2's.
My sis and bro, them 2, and possibly Irfaan and Douglas too. (haha, that's if they're nice to me only)
But anyways, its just strange how I just end up in the middle.
Love,
MiddleChild
My Past week of Employment!
So after 7 days or 8.45am to 5.45 am, I've finally decided to write about it!
Work has actually turned out to be awesome!
I'm actually loving it!
My first week was hell, mainly because the thought of having to wake up sooo early, showering, getting dressed, putting on make-up. Oh gawd, the whole process was much too troublesome, but as this week began, my work load has been slowly increasing, so I've got work to do.
I'm Senior Executive Officer! I take care of the Operational aspect in the bank. Well, more like currently learning about it.
My boss is too busy to give me more details, but I've had to prepare documents, do write ups for the media on behalf of the bank. And since they'll be read by ALOT of people, it has to reflect the standards of the bank. (Not too much pressure there=S)
My bosses are nice, colleagues are nice, but I'm still experiencing a little of culture shock, even though I'm Malaysian, hahahaha
What else, oh
I hang out with just this one colleague, and we usually go have lunch together, her name's vivienne, she's like this super efficient person, and I've seriously never met any one more conscientious then her. It's amazing and at the same time very motivating. it's nice to be around her, it's keeps me on my toes too!
And she tells me all these little little things that help me to save money, plan for the future, etc...
EPF, socso, budgeting, sighhhhh
I'm becoming an adult now! And I've just realized this is when the learning is actually BEGINNING!
What they teach you in universities is really just the surface, when you start working it's a whole different scenario.
Oh and I'm also being informed about the office politics, it's really quite interesting!
I'm so happy about working, and today, when I walked around, from department to department, in my heels, I didn't trip, it wasn't awkward.
It was Normal!
I guess I'm offiicially getting used to being a grown up!
Work has actually turned out to be awesome!
I'm actually loving it!
My first week was hell, mainly because the thought of having to wake up sooo early, showering, getting dressed, putting on make-up. Oh gawd, the whole process was much too troublesome, but as this week began, my work load has been slowly increasing, so I've got work to do.
I'm Senior Executive Officer! I take care of the Operational aspect in the bank. Well, more like currently learning about it.
My boss is too busy to give me more details, but I've had to prepare documents, do write ups for the media on behalf of the bank. And since they'll be read by ALOT of people, it has to reflect the standards of the bank. (Not too much pressure there=S)
My bosses are nice, colleagues are nice, but I'm still experiencing a little of culture shock, even though I'm Malaysian, hahahaha
What else, oh
I hang out with just this one colleague, and we usually go have lunch together, her name's vivienne, she's like this super efficient person, and I've seriously never met any one more conscientious then her. It's amazing and at the same time very motivating. it's nice to be around her, it's keeps me on my toes too!
And she tells me all these little little things that help me to save money, plan for the future, etc...
EPF, socso, budgeting, sighhhhh
I'm becoming an adult now! And I've just realized this is when the learning is actually BEGINNING!
What they teach you in universities is really just the surface, when you start working it's a whole different scenario.
Oh and I'm also being informed about the office politics, it's really quite interesting!
I'm so happy about working, and today, when I walked around, from department to department, in my heels, I didn't trip, it wasn't awkward.
It was Normal!
I guess I'm offiicially getting used to being a grown up!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Une probleme!
People change all the time right?
A person you met 5 years ago need not be the same now, and may not even be the same in the future.
People can change their minds over a span of 3 days, a minute etc...
What makes people change?
- the people they surround themselves with
- the news
Change can be for the better or for worse, if somebody changes, would you wanna change that person?
Well I guess if it's the worst ever change, then you'd definitely wanna change that person, but if that change is something new to you, and need not necessarily be bad, just different,
then you'll just have to cope with it.
I daresay, I'm not the same old person, in fact I don't even remember what I was like, (is that a problem?)
Anyways, to me it's not a problem, I just want to take it as a learning experience and make the most of it.
If I change, you can't change me to how you always knew me, unless you prove to me it's a change for the worse.
I guess in this I really am fighting with my ego...
Sigh..
A person you met 5 years ago need not be the same now, and may not even be the same in the future.
People can change their minds over a span of 3 days, a minute etc...
What makes people change?
- the people they surround themselves with
- the news
Change can be for the better or for worse, if somebody changes, would you wanna change that person?
Well I guess if it's the worst ever change, then you'd definitely wanna change that person, but if that change is something new to you, and need not necessarily be bad, just different,
then you'll just have to cope with it.
I daresay, I'm not the same old person, in fact I don't even remember what I was like, (is that a problem?)
Anyways, to me it's not a problem, I just want to take it as a learning experience and make the most of it.
If I change, you can't change me to how you always knew me, unless you prove to me it's a change for the worse.
I guess in this I really am fighting with my ego...
Sigh..
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Gemini's
Traditional
Gemini traits
Adaptable and versatile
Communicative and witty
Intellectual and eloquent
Youthful and lively
On the dark side....
Nervous and tense
Superficial and inconsistent
Cunning and inquisitive
hahah, I got that off google, these past few days at work has made me seriously wonder what on Earth am I gonna be in years to come.
I know what I don't want.
I don't wanna be rich, but I wanna be comfortable. Need to be successful, need to change the lives of those around me, (first thing being to get my 2 really good friends to stop smoking). Help save the environment, help those unfortunate, do you think I'm wanting to do to many things at once, how do you achieve them all? I have to. period.
Sometimes, I feel lost, like I don't know the kind of person I am, I don't know if you experience this, but I usually solve this by googling out my star sign and figure out if that's what I am.
Later,
Confused
Why here?
Have you ever wondered how come you were born on Earth?
I believe that we all play a part in this world, and some where I read, that we're all intertwined with each other, in one way or the other. Everything happens for a reason.
But still, what is our ultimate purpose in life?
I believe that I should not live for my self. Whenever possible, help those who are in need. At the same time I strongly feel that financial help in certain circumstances is not a way of help, I believe in empowering people, educating them, making them realize of the opportunities out there, and from there on, you're on your own 2 feet.
I've started working recently, as I'm new to the position, it requires me to read a lot, to find out what is required of my position.
Over the weekends, I volunteer at a Somalian refugee school. I help organize the place, make sure every thing's intact, and teach a couple of classes. Mainly English and Math. I like teaching, it gives me the opportunity to interact, educate, empower and motivate an individual.
It also enables me to learn the importance of patience, and has also warned me of what motherhood is about! and what to avoid! (kids)
Teaching is a very noble thing, and if it wasn't because of our teachers, we wouldn't be who we are now. They play a very important role in all school going individuals.
I've had this sort of vision of teaching my child wrong colours, or wrong fruits, just as a sort of a practical joke. When I went for my volunteering classes, it gave me an avenue for experimenting this.
I still think it would be funny if I showed them an apple and called it an orange. Imagine the many embarrassments that they would experience!
Muahahaahha
Well on my first day of teaching, this popped back into my mind. But strange enough, I couldn't bring my self to do it.
I guess it was because they weren't mine, and it wouldn't be fair to their parents. Definitely gonna try this on my own though!
Anyways,as I go for more classes with them, I am getting to know more and more of them, and every minute of it has been most fulfilling, I get the same good feeling after a good workout session.
In one of our classes, I had them talk about themselves, and what they would like to be when they grow up.
And they all came up with the same standard answers of Doctor, Teacher (like me). I guess it is because these are the only kind of people they've been exposed to. Although a 2 wanted to be soldiers, guess this would come from their Somalian background, and them wanting the war in their home country to end.
When I grew up, I wanted to be a doctor. Seriously, is this like some kind of standard answer all babies are told when they're born or something?!
Anyways, my point here is, instead of spending your free times going something unproductive, talk to the young ones around you, be they fortunate or not, and inspire them, let them know of all the different possibilities there are.
Instead of spending time to working on that Channel bag, or that Nissan GTR, why not we spend our free time empowering and inspiring those kids around us. These children are after all the leaders of tomorrow!
I believe that we all play a part in this world, and some where I read, that we're all intertwined with each other, in one way or the other. Everything happens for a reason.
But still, what is our ultimate purpose in life?
I believe that I should not live for my self. Whenever possible, help those who are in need. At the same time I strongly feel that financial help in certain circumstances is not a way of help, I believe in empowering people, educating them, making them realize of the opportunities out there, and from there on, you're on your own 2 feet.
I've started working recently, as I'm new to the position, it requires me to read a lot, to find out what is required of my position.
Over the weekends, I volunteer at a Somalian refugee school. I help organize the place, make sure every thing's intact, and teach a couple of classes. Mainly English and Math. I like teaching, it gives me the opportunity to interact, educate, empower and motivate an individual.
It also enables me to learn the importance of patience, and has also warned me of what motherhood is about! and what to avoid! (kids)
Teaching is a very noble thing, and if it wasn't because of our teachers, we wouldn't be who we are now. They play a very important role in all school going individuals.
I've had this sort of vision of teaching my child wrong colours, or wrong fruits, just as a sort of a practical joke. When I went for my volunteering classes, it gave me an avenue for experimenting this.
I still think it would be funny if I showed them an apple and called it an orange. Imagine the many embarrassments that they would experience!
Muahahaahha
Well on my first day of teaching, this popped back into my mind. But strange enough, I couldn't bring my self to do it.
I guess it was because they weren't mine, and it wouldn't be fair to their parents. Definitely gonna try this on my own though!
Anyways,as I go for more classes with them, I am getting to know more and more of them, and every minute of it has been most fulfilling, I get the same good feeling after a good workout session.
In one of our classes, I had them talk about themselves, and what they would like to be when they grow up.
And they all came up with the same standard answers of Doctor, Teacher (like me). I guess it is because these are the only kind of people they've been exposed to. Although a 2 wanted to be soldiers, guess this would come from their Somalian background, and them wanting the war in their home country to end.
When I grew up, I wanted to be a doctor. Seriously, is this like some kind of standard answer all babies are told when they're born or something?!
Anyways, my point here is, instead of spending your free times going something unproductive, talk to the young ones around you, be they fortunate or not, and inspire them, let them know of all the different possibilities there are.
Instead of spending time to working on that Channel bag, or that Nissan GTR, why not we spend our free time empowering and inspiring those kids around us. These children are after all the leaders of tomorrow!
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