Looking Back 2009

It seems like it has always been a tradition to look back the year whenever we are approaching the new year, giving us some kind of opportunity to do a pulse check on whether we are heading the right direction or we have lost ourselves in the midst of the rat race. This year is no different as well, for I am typing my first entry in 2010 to have a closure for 2009.

Work has all the while been taking up a huge portion of my time, therefore its not surprising that much of my daily conversation surrounds the topic on work. Things changed when people started to cross your path frequently, giving you a different perspectives on the way of working, culture, attitudes etc. Comparisons started to form and when either party dont give in to one another, by giving in means either you adapt to his/her way of working or he/she tries to find a common ground, somebody will need to give way eventually. It is a good learning experience to interact with different people, for its only through these circumstances that enable you to see yourself in a different light. This is like you never know how far you can stretch till somebody has given you a task that you never thought you would be able to do. I guess things have changed and will never be the same again. Time and effort were spent to try to change things, to put things back in the right path and not troubleshoot the same kind of issues every month, but I guess one man's strength isnt enough to change the perspective of everyone. I suppose I have done all that I could and perhaps its time to move on. Thanks to those who have made a positive difference to my life.

And no, the ultimate action wasnt done on impulse. Considerable thoughts and endurance were factor in so lets look forward. I'm sure things will be better for everyone.

Back at the crossroad once again where we were once freshies, I chose the harder path again. So the next time you heard me complaining about it, please give me a piece of my mind haha. Things doesnt seem so well right now but with the integration going on, lets see how it will go as its still too early to conclude.

OK now for the fun side, went to travel around Taiwan for the 2nd time to get some retail therapy, adding few kgs to my weight and visiting friend. The deepest impression that I had would be the various theme restaurants that we tried. I'm sure there will be a 3rd time to Taiwan again hahaha.

Realised that time seems to pass faster as we grow older - is this a sign of old age or?
Had too much big emotions that sometimes I wondered whether I would collapse from it. How not to be the person I am? Thats a tough question to ponder...