Before and After Resignation

I have tendered my resignation a month ago. I have served notice period of a month before I handed over my works. I have been working stressfully for the past half a year due to a lot of factors. My emotion...is similar to the picture above...dull, gray, uncertain.....

Although I am independent but I felt left out and alone when working in this company. I have colleagues here but they are with different division doing different business. My team based in Singapore so as to my superior. Up to today-last day I am with this company, she hardly called me to check what the status in Malaysia is. Whenever she called me, I know it must be something urgent.

I am lost especially when I started work in this company as the job function is very different and this business is rather complicated to me. I am doing service sales. As name implies, I am selling company service. What do I do? I create demands for my clients to use my service in organizing events, engaging us in getting world reputable speaker to give talks, develop marketing collaterals for them etc. In fact, I can do everything that the clients want but of course, with some insider considerations that should not be disclosed.

Service sale is not the same as selling products. I do not have a product sample to showcase to client what my company has done to enhance their confidence in working with us. It is so subjective that it is really based on the way how I can convince them. To do this, it involved lots of background search on the relevant company profile and the projects itself.

I resigned because I have got a better offer. This is a job which I believed is more suitable to me as I am always bored of doing sales. With the new job, I am no longer doing sales. YEAH, finally I got it. When I tender my resignation, I felt so happy and I still remember I had a very good sleep that night. Besides, I felt so much relief now as I no longer need to worry about my projects progresses. I see a light leading me to the correct way of getting out from the job that I do not really enjoyed.

Life is so great today. This is my last day with the current company. My emotion now….like reflected in the picture above. Bright, cheerful, relax and fun. I handover my jobs to my superior and now I am free.

I am going to have hairdo next week. I am going to have my facial treatment next week. I am going to have my keep fit plan starts from next week. I am going to shopping next week. YEAH…..I am going to enjoy my life to fullest next week.

Do you still write letter?

There was a time I saw this huge letter box somewhere that I can’t remember where exactly now. The first thing that comes to my mind was; are there people who still write and post letter besides letter for businesses?

I have not write letter for long time. I remembered I wrote to friends and cousins when I was in primary school telling them how I am getting around in school. There were lots of puzzles whenever I want to post my letters. I do not know which side to write sender’s address and recipient’s address, I do not where I should paste the stamps etc. Later on, my cousin taught me through letter the correct way of doing this. I referred back to the same letter whenever I am confused.

I remember the excitement of waiting for letter. Normally, it takes about 2-3 weeks for a person to reply. I am the first to approach the postman whenever he came by my house. Letters will never get into the letter box if I were at home. Then, I screened through all the letters to see whether there is any for me.

From the writing on envelop, I can roughly guest who the sender is and I got it right most of the time. The excitement is always there whenever I received letters because it’s been long waited for. Besides, this was the only way we kept in touch at that time due to the lack of communication tools such as mobile phone, internet and etc that is easily accessible nowadays.

Letter box

I kept all letters in a box and I read it one by one when I am free. I enjoy reading letters. It refreshed my memory of how we got along together. I imagined what have been discussed in the letters and I do not feel bored after reading it again and again.

Now, I do not write letter anymore. Reason being, there are lots of communication ways to keep in touch with others. Whenever I miss someone, I can call them through mobile phone. When I need a simple reply, I send sms. When I need to update on certain activities progress, I send e-mail. When I want to share my photo, I send them my photo link. When I am bored and looking for someone to chat, I log on to MSN, YM. This is so convenient and I can get immediate response.

But, I missed something. The excitements of hearing from others do no longer exist. And strange to realize that, although communication can be done in a very effective way, my list of friend is getting shorter. The time spend with family lessen simply because I spend more time in front of these IT gadgets. People stay in the same house but they do not open their mouth to talk. Rather, they talk through spaces like instance messengers. They do not see each other face in real everyday but rather, seeing their photos they posted in website. Doesn’t this sound strange? But, this is to be continued because I can’t stay away from these.

Isn’t talking through IM better than no talking at all? YES. Isn’t seeing photos better than not seeing at all? YES. Isn’t call a lot faster and closer than writing letter? YES

Although I am a little bit emotional when I saw this letter box, but I am not going back to the old time again. I will leave a space in my mind for this sweet memory.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light reading. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above

Roti Babi - Yut Kee

It was after Terry Fox Run the first time I went to Yut Kee Restaurant. One of my boyfriend’s friends suggested this place. I heard him saying roti babi; I thought this is something similar to Macau’s Pork Burger (豬扒包). I was not very satisfied with the pork burger I had in Macau reason being it is too dry for my liking. This is a good chance to give it another try as it is famous and they might have localized to Malaysian’s taste.

It was very crowded when we reached the restaurant, but we were able to get a table within 10 minutes. We ordered roti babi and some of their signature dishes like Hainanese chicken chop, toast and fish paste porridge.

Roti Babi

When the roti babi was served, I was stun as it doesn’t look like pork burger at all. It looks more like a french toast minus the butter on top. As you can see from the picture above, pork slices and Chinese sausage (腊腸) were cooked with onions and encased in bun sealed with eggs and deep fried. The crispy outer crust and soft bun make it a good match when taking together will its generous filling. The bun tasted pretty much a normal bun with very nice deep fried eggs aroma, together with the slightly salt filling, both of these compliment each other very well.

Yut Kee

35 Jalan Dang Wangi

Kuala Lumpur

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light reading. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Pisces

Pieces (February 19- March 20)

Keyword: Relationship

Relationship is key center of focus for Pisces in 2008. Relationship can be love, family, friends or at work. Pisces is always emotional and full of imaginary. In 2008, there are likely to have more obstacle in relationship that you need to handle it bravely.

In love, you always like to create romantic scene, but you are likely to attract unwanted person into it. This will leads to unhappy freindship at the end.


*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Aquarius

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Keyword: Stability

Aquarius needs to try to reduce the changes involve in all aspects. Aquarius feel uncomfortable when there are any changes/ movement. So try to follow what has been routine to you. 2008 is a year for stability for Aquarius.

For those who are deeply in love, please keep it low profile until the relationship is stabilized and watch out for third party. For Aquarius who need to travel outstation/ oversea, please inform you family to avoid unhappiness.


*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Capricorn

Capricorn (December 12-January 19)

Keyword: Fortunate

Capricorn luck is picking up in 2008. To them, luck in the love sector is encouraging. Instead of staying at home, Capricorn should go out for group activities more.

Capricorn is likely to attract lots of admirers in 2008. But do not be over shadowed by romance. Please do have a balance in career, family, finance and etc.


*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Sagittarius

Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)

Keyword: Finance

Sagittarius is likely to have a prosperous year ahead. However, please be extra careful in spending. Try to spend within you ability and the money luck will continue till next year. Make some saving and you will understand how important financial planning is to you.

Do not rush into new relationship; it will hurt. Romance can be a killer if you do not choose you partner properly. Try to understand a person more or you are likely to end up sour. If you are sure he/she is the one, go ahead and try to compromise and respect others decisions.


*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.