Standing Tall

Another memorable principle from Future of Success.

It's not about how tall you are. It's about how tall you stand. 

Being a sweeper

A memorable story from Future of Success that caught my attention.

... Even if it's being a sweeper. Be the best sweeper. Maybe one day you'll own all the sweepers in Malaysia. That'd be something, won't it? 

Future of Success!

Future of Success was a success!

Definitely had lots of rough times being a crew, having to 'babysit' over a thousand students. Huge bruise on my left knee certainly did not help. Pain was bearable, but body was weak from all the injuries. Thank god everything worked out just fine. Cannot fault the energy levels. It was upbeat, everyone was loud and spirited!

At the end of it all, I'll leave with just a memory of it, for this will be my very last time working with the amazing Youthworld team.

Finale of Toastmasters

Final Toastmasters event. Unirazak's contest. Yee sang + games, with the friends I've made over my 3 year journey as a Toastmaster. Truly great way to end it all.

Also, preparations for tomorrow. Future of Success! Let's make it a great one!

It's time to let it go

I’m pissed off. My friend won’t let me quit even though I’ve made my decision.

I’m angry because I want to follow my heart. And I know that if that’s what I want, I’ll do whatever it takes to get it. I want to quit. I will. Simple as that. No negotiation unless the offer is really high.

If they were my friends, they’d stand by me and my decision, whatever the decision may be. They are thinking of the ‘bigger picture’, or the ‘giving back for what you’ve gained’, or the ‘come on man, it’s just one more’. Well, it’s one more that I don’t want to achieve because of my stand.

I know others will think I’m not thinking straight when I’m angry like this. It’s okay. I’m used to being misunderstood. Many people don’t get my rationale, and don’t have a strong enough one of their own that I could at least consider.

I’ve done some drastic things. I’ve said some really harsh words. But come tomorrow, I will not regret a single thing I’ve done. I will only regret not sticking to my decision earlier, and letting people talk me out of it. They have tried to stop me from being me. I don’t blame them for that, it’s my fault for being a coward. I take full responsibility. I do hope that we are able to move past it, clear and guilt-free. No apologies expected. I am not sorry for what I did.

Australian Boy

Jee Aik's back from Australia!

Met up to check out his Australian life, and catch up over dinner. Jee Aik, Jason Moi, Denise and I only. Jee Aik's still pretty much the way we left him. Haha.

It's my turn soon! I hope to come back with just as many fond memories of Australia!

Finale of Internship

Oh how time flies. It has been two weeks since I’ve been with my new allocation. I’ve met new friends. I’ve learnt a lot about auditing, and I do think it’s my calling. Today, I spent my day doing clearance and helping my friends. I do feel a surge of energy. Surprisingly, I don’t feel sad about leaving. I guess I know I’ll be back. Also, I have gained what I hoped to gain, and in fact, I got more than I expected. Definitely has been a ride of a lifetime and made my decision of employers a whole lot harder!

Farewell with KFC Team

It’s the final countdown to the end of my internship. Tomorrow’s my last day, meaning today’s my final day at client place. I’ll definitely miss my team too. They have been great to me. I just happened to come in at the wrong time, where they did not need much of my help.

Today for lunch, it being my final day there, they took me to KLCC for a so called ‘farewell lunch’. I’m actually quite used to driving out for lunch. But apparently, this is their first time ever driving out for lunch! And they said, it was especially for me. I don’t know how true it is, but I’ll take their word for it. Unfortunately, the pizza place we were supposed to go to was closed down and taken over by Harrods. So, we had to settle for food court.

Still, everything couldn’t have been more perfect. Finally, I’m feeling more used to them and their styles. I no longer feel nervous about asking whether I can help in any way. And they know. It’s unspoken.

That connection, once made, can never be broken. 

Learning, the hard way

Being thrown into the unknown, alone to fend for yourself is damn good a teacher. 

The True Challenge

I have everything here. Grand opportunities. HELP Student Representative Council President. Toastmasters Area Governor. Youthworld. Sparring championships. 

I have come, I have conquered. It's time to throw myself a challenge beyond my capabilities. 

The true challenge lies in the learning to let go of everything I've earned, and venturing into untampered waters. Alone. 

Energy!

Energy and enthusiasm is infectious!

Living the passion!

This year, my principles are simple.

Do what you love! Do what feels right!