How Long Have You Not Being Doing This?

WWhen was the time you last compliment others for their dresses, character, personality or simply the way they look. Oftentimes, we enjoy listening to compliments other give us. However, not many of us are ready to give them to others.

The Law of Cause and Effect states that what you give, you will receive. Think about it, if you seek to attract trustworthy and sincere friends into your life, what type of person you first need to become? You do need to become a trustworthy and sincere friend as well, don't you?

Therefore, if it is compliments which want to receive from others, it just make sense for you to first offer yours to others. Also, complimenting others not only bring great joy to others, it also helps brighten up your day. All humans makes affirmations, whether it is from themselves or others.

If you have already forgotten when was the last time you last give compliments to others, today will be a great day to start. See how the simple act of acknowledging others can transform your day and the lives of others.

Remember, no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. What a beautiful quote by Aesop.

Give Me The Evil Smile

This child has the potential to become a star of his generation. Lolx... ^^

20 Secrets to Your Happiness

1. Return everything you borrow.

2. Stop Blaming other People.

3. Live within your means and within your seams.

4. Be Humble.

5. Listen more; talk less.

6. Everyday, do something nice and try not to get caught.

7. Strive for excellence, not perfection.

8. Be on Time.

9. Don’t criticize anyone for 24 hours.

10. Be kind to other people.

11. Be even kinder to unkind people.

12. Take time to be alone.

13. Admit it when you make a mistake.

14. Understand and accept that life isn’t always fair.

15. Let someone cut ahead of you in line.

16. Don’t Argue.

17. Know when to say something.

18. Know when to keep your mouth shut.

19. Don’t make Excuses.

20. Don’t sweat the small stuff

21. Indulge yourself in your favorite food once in a while

Eating just makes me happy... ^^"

My Last Day In ExxonMobil

The 3 Interns Working For Uniformance

Today mark the last day of my attachment with ExxonMobil. Actually my last day should be on the 6th June 2008, however, as I had to go Batam for a 3D2N of fun and relaxation trip, I couldn't help but to ask for an early release. ^^

To be frank, I am really grateful for the great opportunity to work in ExxonMobil. Of course, to say that the whole attachment was only fun and laughter is certainly not the truth. However, sure enough, I had my own fair share of difficult moments and moments of fun and laughter.

Also, not to forget to mention, I had met many wonderful people who had helped me so much for the past 6 months. Some offered me their advice on how to survive in the corporate worlds while others are ever so willingly to impart their technical knowledge to me even though I could be a a nuisance at times.

Though technically I didn't picked up as much as what I could have achieved in other companies, nevertheless, I had learned more important skills like communication skills, interpersonal skills and EQ skills.

For the benefits of those who didn't know what I did during my attachment, I was mainly involved in 2 different type of work.

One is the support work where I would have to contact users when they encountered difficulties in using some of the applications under our support. Also to say, as a system analyst, I had to work with delicate servers to ensure that the services on them are running smoothly as not to cause any unplanned outages.

Secondly, I was part of the the release management team where I assisted the 2 full time employees, Samuel and Hongbo, to prepare and consolidate all the changes to the several systems under our care and create the necessary documents for the rollout to the 50 over chemical and refineries sites all over the world.

Remember the software engineering, CPE 207 for the NTU SCE students? Yup, it is somehow similar.

All in all, it is really a very wonderful experience for me to take home. Wonderful people and wonderful lessons. Though most probably I may not be going back there again, however that doesn't mean the work or people there aren't good. Just my personal preference, that's all.

Well, soon after attachment, I would have to return back to NTU for study again! Argh... For the next 1 year, there will be my Final Year Project (FYP) and the many electives which I have yet to clear waiting for me. And not to forget my core modules! Shit... so many things...

Btw, can someone tells me when should we be registering for my modules? My secretary Angeline Goh seems to have forgotten all about me. Wuahahahaha... Opps, just joking okie, Angeline. ^^

Below are some photos taken during my last day in ExxonMobil. Not a lot of photos as the people there are always so busy...^^" And very thankful to Favain for bringing his camera.

Joanna, A Very, Very Nice Lady

Cheok, The Tier 3 for Everything... Ever So Helpful

Last Dinner With Staffs In Exxon Mobil

This dinner was probably the most fun and full of laughter dinner during my 6 months of internship with Exxon Mobil.

The dinner was actually organized by Samuel and Hongbo as a form of appreciation for us, the 3 interns who had worked under them to help prepare the release rollout for the 50 over chemical and refineries sites.

Also, we had invited Tue, another attachment student who work under Sample Manager to join us along with our team lead Lynette and Sample Manager's team lead, Karen Wong.

Dinner was great. It is Waraku after all, the food couldn't be that bad right? And food aside, what really surprised me was the causal talk and the laughter we all had during the dinner.

To be frank, I wasn't quite excited about the dinner at first, thinking that it would be just a quiet dinner and all will leave for home right after we finished our food. Not only did we not leave immediately, we in fact had quite a fun time talking after that.

Well, probably the not so fun part for me was that I was actually the "center of attraction" most of the time (And when was I not!!). All thanks to Samuel Kong for bringing up something so "interesting"...

Oh btw, that guy, Samuel, was in the same primary school, secondary school and junior college as I am! Also, we shared the same surname (in English spelling)! Such a coincidence. Lolx...

Samuel: "Why wasn't I included in the photo? Hump!"

Why so shy, Samuel?

This photo was so nicely taken. By who? Use your brain la...

Gan Pei! (Cheers)

Listening intensively to Prof. Samuel

For more of the Waraku dinner photos, go to my facebook and have a look. All of them are there and several of my other photo albums.

I Am Going To The Zoo, Zoo, Zoo....

Now it really gets me thinking. When is the last time I went to the Singapore Zoological Garden? Was it when I was Primary 4 or 5 that time?

That is like 13-14 years ago when I last went to the zoo!

Ok, let's think back, what did I actually do on that day? Frankly speaking, we didn't really do much that day except to walk around, rushing to meet the animals' feeding time and stop by some notices to read some interesting facts about the animals we were visiting. That's what makes me feels so tiny. It seems that there is really a lot of things or should I say general knowledge which I do not possess.

I also come to realize that humans are really neglecting the other beings whom we once shared the nature with. Humans are forgetting that we do not own the Earth. Rather, we are only one of the various species roaming the grounds of Earth.

Actually, the zoo trip was suppose to start at 0830am as we had agreed the day before that we would catch the feeding of the elephants show. However, the only thing I saw that was been fed was ME, in KFC. Someone actually came late and caused me to miss the show. Haiz...

Well, I still have to give her the credit of getting the free admission pass for us and also accompanying me throughout the whole day. That day is truly an eye opener and reignite the child in me.

All in all, the trip was very enjoyable. After that went for badminton and had dinner with my badminton friends. A very fruitful holiday I must say. At least not like the past holidays where I would spend the whole day sleeping at home.

I have placed the pictures in another blog post, Pictures Taken In Singapore Zoo. Take a look if you want to.

7th April 2008 - Thanks For Remembering...

This particular day is definitely different from the previous 23 years. Although I have not been really celebrating that day for the past 23 years, in this year 2008, that day proved to be quite unforgettable and very enjoyable.

I got quite some interesting presents for that day. First, a lot of goodies from my air stewardess. Because of her goodies I manage to gain more weight... All thanks to you Grace. ^^

Secondly is the special present from my sisters. A S$200 Levis voucher!! I still don't really know what makes them want to give me the vouchers. Nevertheless, I will be sure to buy something I like with that...

Thirdly, is the present from my dear! Lolx... She actually spent quite a lot of money for that day, a day which I don't put any emphasize on.

1. A 5 CDs love songs! Very nice. She knows I like soothing songs. Nice packaging too! ^^
2. A wonderful and INSIGHTFUL buffet dinner at Meritus Mandarin. Because of that dinner I get to know my dear better.
3. An interesting and very relaxing short trip to Bintan. Although it is just a short 2D1N trip, it is probably one of my most relaxing trip I had so far. No worries, no schedule to follow and no one to listen to. Only me and her... Walk, talk, joke and laugh. ^^

And of course to those who takes the time and effort to remember that day for me. You know I appreciate it. ^^