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In a Nutshell

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:32:28 GMT

I like my boss and he is a christian. we are working pretty well..at least for me :)
I found a church called Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB) to settle in and am attending their cell group called Jars of Clay.
I am attending another cg from Acts Church called Homes6.
I kinda know how to get around but still pretty far from being a local.
Am making heaps of friends and found a group which I am particularly comfortable with.
I like some of my good colleagues who are crazy :)
I am paying off all my bills including the credit card's on time. whee....
I have no savings at all.
I am starting to like my new place.
My car is serving me well. (Thank God)
I am excited about OCF 50th Anniversary Convention which I have regoed and ready to go.

God is good and I am challenged to be ready for persecution as I am making an influence in my mission field!

Bye Bye Public Bank

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:05:07 GMT

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Okay this is a more in-depth into my life for the past 2 weeks. I would say that things are like a roller coaster as it moves so fast and there are ups and downs. Can’t remember when was the last time I have multiple mood swings in such a short span of time. Am coping pretty well with this new “life” and this adventure is pretty challenging.

Basically, what I am facing now is new work environment, new daily routine, different expectation on myself, looking for a new church as I have already visited 4, meeting new people everyday, almost drove to Seremban when I am supposed to go Subang as well as drove to Cheras from PJ when am supposed to go to Shah Alam. Actually, I kinda like the feeling of getting lost…at least when am driving….the feeling of adrenaline when u know u are somewhere unfamiliar and dunno where u r heading can be pretty cool lol.

Kinda start to like my company as I got free breakfast, unlimited access to almost all sort of non-alcohol beverages and the best part is they give me a car and filling petrol without even worry about the cost is awesome.

To answer the many questions from u guys of what I am actually doing…..

My designation is Category Development Executive with Fraser and Neave Coca Cola, my salary is slightly lower than my pay with PBB, the reason why I still leave PBB is because my job scope there aint my cuppa tea! And there is better prospect/opportunity here in F&N Coca Cola as well as KL. So what I do is analyse data and draw out market trend to assist the Key Account Managers design their strategy/decision on their products and market.

So, “Public Bank eh Ah Lim” is history!!! But I do miss my boss, colleagues and some activities held by my ex-company...

"Look through the windows of heaven rather than the foundation of the world”

IN KL

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:38:35 GMT

okay ladies and gents, yours truly has left his job in PBB and Penang and now working in KL with F&N as a market research analyst. sorry for the long absence as i was so busy buying stuff, looking for room, orientation with my new company and just got broadband yesterday.

yes remember the test that i mentioned few entries ago? yes the test is the interview and yeah thank God i have made it and landed myself with this new job. it is indeed a great adventure thus far...got lost while driving and etc.....

sorry time is so limited and am pretty tired now...more to come...hang in there....

tbc.......

A Leader Who Losses his Integrity

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:53:47 GMT

It has been a while that I last blogged on someone and criticise on him/her. Well here I come again....

As the title has it, I am quite disturbed lately by a leader that I once so respect who now losses his integrity and my respect for him. I am very disappointed by his words and actions that I reckon mean nothing to me now. He would be the last person I expect to lie to me but he did and he is not dancing to the tune of the sentiment of the people under him but just act according to his whims and fancies. I start to question some decisions which he has made recently and even though he still making some good decision, but I just cant seem to trust him anymore. I have lost my confidence in him.

Perhaps once a person is sitting so comfortably on the chair that he once took it seriously long enough, he has lost his focus as well as the vision of the organisation. How sad it is to see this happen. People have been complaining and gave comment on his leadership but he just dont seem to bother. I know that a change of leader for that position will cause a great uproar to the organisation but I just love the organisation too much to see its doom :( So guess that I will just choose to be at the sideline and do what matters in the bigger purpose.

May he change or be changed!

My Heart cry out for Taiwan

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:11:00 GMT

Typhoon Morakot swept over Taiwan on 9th August 2009. Now, almost 500 fear dead, 2 meters of rain inflicting what is said to be the worst flood in the island for at least half a century. rescue effort is underway however, the damage and loss are definitely impossible to recover or replace such as loss of lives. As many would have seen on the news, buildings collapsed, land slide everywhere people buried alive and much more.

I really cant go through in detail the effect of this typhoon on this beloved beautiful island. I would like to implore anyone out there to pray for Taiwan especially comfort for those who lost their close/loved ones. This is a tragic moment in the history of Taiwan. Each time when i watch TVBS news to get an update, my heart wept!

"Father save your people and this Island. Strengthen those who are going through this traumatic experience, provide for their needs and comfort them O Lord. Let them know that You are LORD through this incident"

Oh my freaking GOSH!!!

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:15:26 GMT

Yeah....Just went through a heart wrenching experience..something that shook me to the core and scared the crap outta me. I was down in KL last Thursday afternoon. Since morning I have been urinating for umpteen times and defintiely this got me nervous and this never happen to me before in my life. When I arrived in KL i went to toilet again and yeah...guess what? I urinated BLOOD!!!! Gee...I was shocked and speechless. Straight away my uncle took me to the hospital and guess what? I was diagnosed with Urinary Track Infection (UTI). The cause of it was using too much public toilets. When I got back to Penang on Sunday, I consulted my generous Urologist friend and he did a scan for me and told me that my left kidney was swollen...oh...far out!!! So yeah I have to consume anti-biotics and some other medicine as my urine contained a lot of white blood cells.

Today, I am done with my anti-biotic, the swell in my left kidney has subsided and urine is clear but blood test shows that still got some bacteria in my blood so will have to pray and retake a blood test 20 days later and see what is the outcome. Now, I am pretty paranoid when I use the public toilets.

Okay, you guys cant wait for the "test" result huh? okay the test went well and i have received an unofficial result which is pretty favourable and a pleasant surprise however, will not reveal until the official result is out which I reckon quite soon.

Phil Nicholson, OMF Taiwan Field Director is coming to Penang. I really thank God and those who have so generously helped me in the planning and making of arrangements.I have fixed him up with preaching on saturday evening, sunday morning and evening in various different churches and fellowship meetings as well as his cosy accommodation. Pray that all will go well and great weather on Monday as I will be more than glad to show him around Penang island. Penangites are in for a treat when this chap rock the town!

"Cinta yang sempurna telah ku terima dariMu Bapa yang kekal"

OP is back!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:42:57 GMT

Yeah that is what my parents and some close mates say about me....OP is back!!! Apparently after my trip to Singapore, I am behaving the way that i used to. Honestly, I have no idea what happened lol.

Okay, Singapore was sweet. I did what I wanted to do i.e. ate a lot, spent time with my family over there....yeah miss my nephews...so cheeky and cute. Thought over some stuff like my future, decision making and got counselled by my mates from Australia now residing in Singapore as well as got some advice and tips from my cousin and khai-yeh. The sweetest part is attending Faith Community Baptist Church and Pastor Lawrence Khong preached that weekend. I reckon that was the turning point lead up to now. Attended one of their cg discussions and it was awesome.

I love meeting old friends and while was there, had cigar with cousin at a really nice bar, had a beer with Ryan at Clarke Quay, had a meal with Yesman (thanks for the angpao from ya mom), watched a movie with Christine and went to church with Jason. Thanks guys for making my trip in Singapore so fulfilling and happening.

Since I came back, am refreshed spiritually as well as mentally. I am about to take on a test that will change my future. At this point of time I will not disclose nor reveal right here. Please pray for me and if u wanna know, then give me a ring :). So yeah once I've got any news, will update u guys here. I trust The Lord that it will be a great and fantastic news...so yeah sometime next week I hope what I wanted will happen and we shall celebrate!!!

"the Kingdom is here"

Food on top of food in the belly

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:33:17 GMT

I had so much food lately...my appetite has drawn unnecessary attention when i dine with colleagues and mates alike. (i like this attention ). Was in KL for 2 weeks for my job training. ah miss those guys there...we had so much fun...the 2 weeks were like honeymoon and worry free. I love the people that I met...every single one of them...in particular Justin aka michael jackson, Chua aka Isaac my party buddy, minelli the crazy mamma and 2 sarawakian guys.....it was indeed memorable. cant remember when was the last time that i laughed and ate so much. gained 2 kgs in that 2 weeks.

Oh yeah...farewell Michael Jackson...ur songs made my childhood memorable....will miss you . so now back to penang and work and stress...boss starts to pressure me to perform. but am going down singapore with a cheap jetstar flight this friday. i miss sitting in the plane..hopefully the smell which i am anticipating in jetstar plane as well as the music will be there....i need a break and relax and am looking forward to meet with my cousin, nephews, godfather and good buddies which i miss heaps.

"Being successful before you are ready is a danger"

fuh....what to say...???

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:03:19 GMT

okay annual dinner is over....that was a blast. its an honour to meet up and dine with Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow. i felt that was treated like a king since i work in Public Bank. Dine in Salsa for fine dining dinner, buffet dinner in G hotel, Buffet lunch in Trader's Hotel. During Tan Sri Chairman's visit, had lunch and breakky with him in the grand ballroom in Equatorial Hotel.

so no more dancing and honeymoon is over. its time to pull up my socks. but HOW?!
i 've never felt so demoralised before in my life. and since i started working...been rejected so many times from customers. not sure how long can i handle this as am way short of my target. just barely achieve RM180k of loan when by now i should have netted RM750k. the thing is also i have exhausted my contacts and yeah once my boss is free from his errnads, he will call me in for a talk.

i love my company and bosses but not my job function!

anyways, will leave everything behind and go and enjoy myself 2 weeks in KL as will be there for training. by the time am back will be so close to another new month....time flies...

oh yeah my church has rejected my idea of bringing in OMF Taiwan field director to discuss about future partnership opportunities. but he will still be in penang and will be his tour guide.

sigh....am confused and stuck in between...the reason i am back is for church...but...anyway......sorry for the long absence as was so busy and short of time.

God is great inspite of my situation

Fever!!!

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:57:25 GMT

yeah the world might be hit with the deadly and panic-causing swine flu but i am down with fever. before u wanna ask me what is my body temperature at the moment..let me clarify that its not physically but in my job. wow cant believe that 1 month had passed to quickly and i received my fattest pay cheque in my life...woohoo!!!! so yeah last month like many said is a honeymoon month as i just started so am forgiveable though i sell NOTHING. but this month...am feeling the heat. pressure starts to set in and stress is lingering in my bones.

thanks God that am starting to meet with more prospective customers and submitted few cases as well as few more in the pipeline. this aint easy but i am learning so much as this is my first official job and i know how it feels to be on the field and inthe market. these arent cliche words but am literally feeling the "world" dodgy people are all around and some people whom i never expect to meet and see also somehow will just come across. basically...just expect the unexpected. for now this job is fun and interesting...

oh yeah...our founder and chairman is coming over to Penang for annual dinner so all the sales staff have to perform and i cant believe that am dancing...so almost every weekday, i am attending an intensive 3 hours dance class led by professional choreographers. at least this spice things up in my 2nd month of working life. the dinner will be huge as the budget is RM1million!!! so yeah am actually pretty excited about this.

i like what my god-father told me when i called him yesterday...he told me that if there is a job on earth that is stress-free....he asked me to intro that job to him for he is interested. this makes me look at my stress from a different point of view.

so yeah sorry for the absence as u can tell that i am indeed busy. but am still coping well and hopefully doing well in my sales :)

astalavista...adios....

"He will replace the heart of stone with a heart of flesh"