story.of.a.blind.girl.

There was a beautiful blind girl who hated herself just because she’s blind.

She hated everyone, except her loving fiance. He was always there for her.She said to her parents that if she could only see the world, she would marry her fiance.

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to the beautiful blind girl and then, she started seeing everything. One day her fiance asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was shocked when she saw that her fiance is blind, and refused to marry him.Her fiance walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to girl with the help of his friend, saying.

“Just take care of my eyes dear.”

Lesson: This is how human brain changes when the situation changes. Only few fortunate ones remember what life was before, and who’s always been there even in the most painful situations.

Never take someone for granted, Hold every right person close to your Heart because you might wake up one day and realize that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones.

“You learn to love, not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.”

Note: It's really amazing when two strangers becomes the best friends,but it's really sad when the best of friends become two strangers, so never make somebody your everything,because when they are gone you've got nothing

story.of.a.blind.girl.

There was a beautiful blind girl who hated herself just because she’s blind.

She hated everyone, except her loving fiance. He was always there for her.She said to her parents that if she could only see the world, she would marry her fiance.

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to the beautiful blind girl and then, she started seeing everything. One day her fiance asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was shocked when she saw that her fiance is blind, and refused to marry him.Her fiance walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to girl with the help of his friend, saying.

“Just take care of my eyes dear.”

Lesson: This is how human brain changes when the situation changes. Only few fortunate ones remember what life was before, and who’s always been there even in the most painful situations.

Never take someone for granted, Hold every right person close to your Heart because you might wake up one day and realize that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones.

“You learn to love, not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.”

Note: It's really amazing when two strangers becomes the best friends,but it's really sad when the best of friends become two strangers, so never make somebody your everything,because when they are gone you've got nothing

challenges.at.work.

It’s 9.45 am. You’ve just walked into the office when your boss corners you for being late. You’ve overslept as you stayed back last night until 1am finishing an overdue project. Your office secretary rushes to you and reminds you to return that important phone call to an important client. You sit down to make that important phone call when your colleague in the next cubicle starts humming “what a wonderful life”. The humming get louder every second and you feel like straggling his neck. Every tiny distraction grates on your nerves. You snap at anyone who asks if you need anything. The whole day goes into a never ending downturn spiral from there. Nothing seems to go on right that day. Your only relief is when you go home and cry your eyes out for feeling like a complete failure.

Is work life always like that? Does it have to be that tough? Or are you just not improve yourself in ways you have not foreseen.

It is common to encounter all sorts of problems at work

YOU ARE IN CHARGE

Know that you can decide how you want to respond to anything. Eg. Nobody can make you feel bad or lose your cool if you don’t want to. In fact, you can make things happen instead of waiting for things to happen.

DON’T WORRY

Some things are beyond your control. Eg.unfair bosses, rude customers and even the economic crisis. Accept this and learn to work around then instead.

BE POSITIVE

See problems as opportunities. Eg. A customer complaint can be important feedback to improve your product or service. Mistakes can be a learning experience. Just like Thomas Edison, you may have to discover 1,000 ways of how not to invent a light bulb before you actually do invent the light bulb! Failure is part of the process of success

ALL BOSSES EXPECT THE BEST WORK OUT OF YOU

Be good at what you do-if you are asked to do a job, make sure you know your work and what skills are required to produce the highest quality. Do not assume anything but find out through proper research and consult the experts either in person or through books.

Love what you do- love your work and be excited about it. See it as part of a bigger picture. Are you building something for the community? Are you providing a service for others? Are you developing something that no one has ever done before?

Have integrity- be honest with your bosses, colleagues, suppliers, clients and most importantly, yourself. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be discreet about company information and do not discuss internal problems with outsiders.

NOBODY IS GOING TO TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT TO DO AT WORK

Have initiative- don’t always wait for others to take the lead. One good way to solve problems is to prevent them from starting. Remember that bosses promote those with leadership qualities.

Be independent- don’t rely on others to help you with your task or do the work for you. You have to stand on your own two feet.

Be self-motivated- encourage yourself on a regular basis instead of waiting for others to cheer you up. When things gets tough, motivate yourself by focusing on your overall goals instead of sitting down and being gloomy about it.

YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WILL BECOME OUTDATED WITH TIME

Challenge what you know- if you think that you are always right, you are already wrong. Be open to other ideas and suggestions. Regularly compare yourself with those who excel in their fields to see where you are.

Decide to keep learning- just because school is over does not mean that your education has ended. Learning is a life-long process. Learn from others and tap their wisdom. Enroll in courses. Read self-improvement books.

Go for the unknown- know what is in the market and move on from there. Be innovative and try new things, you just may be the pioneer of a revolutionary product or business idea. Sometimes, it may be wise to follow the crowd.

TEAMWORK

One person can only achieve so much at work. Major successes in history have been rhe result of teamwork between men and women of caliber. Team up and achieve great things.

SHARING CREDIT

Don’t be selfish about sharing credit especially when the other person deserves it. Be humble. Value the strengths of others instead of thinking about their weaknesses.

PUT YOURSELF IN HIS/HER SHOES

Working in a team requires you to understand the other person. Listen more than you talk

SET GOALS

To prevent yourself from drifting, you need to set work goals on a daily, weekly, monthly or even half-yearly basis. Be realistic when setting goals. Make sure these are within your overall career/ personal plans.

DRAW UP A PLAN

Achieve you goals by drawing up a schedule/action plan. Invest in a good organizer and refer to this consistenly to make sure that you are on track.

THINK BEFORE YOU ACT

Even when doing a simple task such as making a phone call to a client or attending meeting, think through before acting, decide what information you need to convey or receive, and think of how this is to be achieve.

Taken from The Yuppies, Lifestyle Guide Book- A Graduate’s Handbook_2004

ten.tips.for.combating.stress.

1. Believe in your ability to cope.

~ embrace your strengths. Remind yourself that you can influence the outcome of events in your life. Create action plans to address problems at work and at home.

2. Learn relaxation exercises

~ try deep breathing, visualization and meditation. A hot bath, a walk in the park and stretching exercises are also good stress relievers.

3. Get a grip on guilt

~ guilt robs you of your energy and motivation. Be realistic about your expectations of yourself at home and on the job. It’s neither possible nor desirable to try to be a perfect person all the time.

4. Talk to a friend

~ talking about problems can help you blow off steam and give you the perspective you need to solve problems more easily.

5. Develop leisure activities

~ practice a craft, learn to play a musical instrument, join a local community or a weekly sport activity.

6. Establish a regular exercise routine

~ stress produces chemical that make you feel tense. Exercise helps move these chemicals through your body. Try to get at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 times a week. Choose a fun exercise you’ll enjoy and stick with it.

7. Get plenty of rest

~ most people need 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night to feel renewed and refreshed. If you have trouble sleeping, increase your exercise routine. Take a warm shower before bed.

8. Eat a balanced diet

~ stock up bread, cereal, rice and pasta. Include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Add calcium, in the form of milk, yogurt and cheese and 2 or 3 serving per day of protein meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs or nuts. Use fats, oils and sweets sparingly.

9. Stay connected and improve your communication skills

~ learn to ask for help when you need it. Defuse misunderstandings before they occur by talking things over with your family, friends and colleagues.

10. Learn to accept and adapt to change

~ change is a fact of life. Major work and life changes are common. Whether you welcome or dread these changes, they can all be extremely stressful unless you learn to adjust to them. Take time to recover, refocus and regenerate during a major change such as a promotion, relocation or job change.

Taken from The Yuppies, Lifestyle Guide Book- A Graduate’s Handbook_200

deciding.on.job.offer

Tengah mengemas bilik lalu terjumpa satu handbook utk graduate's. Maka saya decided untuk kongsi pengetahuan am disini. Maka entri ini dan beberapa entri di masa depan yg saya labelkan sebagai kerjaya adalah saya ambil dari The Yuppies, Lifestyle Guide Book- A Graduate’s Handbook_2004.

How many times have you heard someone say that he is “exploring option”? what exactly does he mean and how does he decide what is good option and what isn’t?

A job offer is a tremendous opportunity. It could be the start of a long well-rewarded career. It is also a booster to your confidence and self-esteem as a person. As such, job offers should be treated seriously and with great care when they come your way.

Here is a checklist before you sign on the dotted line:

1. Does the job fit the criteria in your career planning?

2. Are there better prospect. Does this offer have more long-term gains or short-term gains?

3. Nature of the job. Is the job challenging enough for you?

4. Training opportunities. Would you be able to learn or improve on areas that you have always wanted to?

5. Reporting structure and company culture. Is the culture and working style compatible with you value? eg. if you are a wildlife conservationist, it would be difficult for you to work in a clothing store that sells real animal fur.

6. Management style and number of support staff. Do you like reporting to a team or to just 1 person?

7. Profitability of the company. Can this company offer you share options 5 years down the road?

8. Environment. Is the work environment conducive to bringing out the best in you? If you are a quiet person, you may not be able to perform well in a noisy, crowded atmosphere such as a stock trading floor.

9. Distance from your home, parking and food. Is the office located in a place which requires you to spend a lot of money to travel and have meals out on a daily basis?

Upon receiving the offer letter or company handbook, you should:

· Go through it thoroughly and understand all the clauses on salary, benefits, overtime, medical leave, working hours, probationary period etc.

· Ask for a second opinion from someone experienced and whom you trust.

If you have doubt in any areas, don’t be shy. Ask the potential employer. Understand the scope of work and your job title. Make sure it is stated clearly in the offer letter

aquaria.klcc.

An Ocean of Discovery...sangat setuju sebab jumpa haiwan yg selama ni saya tak pernah tau kewujudannya. Bagus kalau dapat datang ke Aquaria dengan kanak-kanak, jadikan sesi riadah plus sesi pembelajaran secara tak langsung.

Untuk menjadikan sesi ini leabih memorable, saya invite sekali dua budak ni. Ajak mereka untuk jalan-jalan naik LRT dan tengok ikan. Dengan alasan itu je, mereka dah sangat suka. Budak-budak memang suka naik LRT kan.

Berbaloi pergi Aquaria, not bad idea..dapat tengok hidupan laut walaupun kita ditengah bandar. Ibubapa mesti runsing nak fikir mana nak bawak anak-anak dihujung minggu. Nak ke Genting, agak jauh dan memenatkan nak drive ke sana, nak mandi pantai...Port Dickson dah ramai orang sangat...so Aquaria boleh jadi pilihan yg baik. Dekat je, tak susah nak carik, tak perlu nak google map kot...

Tak ingat apa nama haiwan kecil ni...anggap je buaya kecik. Selain ikan, ada banyak lagi haiwan-haiwan lain termasuk serangga yg dipamerkan. Menjadikan Aquaria dah macam mini zoo di KLCC.

Selalunya orang buat as wallpaper screen laptop gambar-gambar camni. Untuk tenangkan fikiran. Ada ikan berenang-renang. Kalau saya guna DSLR mungkim gambar-gambar ni lebih menarik.

Serangga zone....hurm, kumbang termasuk spesies serangga kan?

Ada beberapa ekor ikan yg sangat besar atau ikan ni dah tua/dewasa. Besar sangat! Badannya macam bengkok...adakah sebab dia dah tua sangat lalu bongkok. Nenek nenek si bongkok 3...siang malam asyik berjaga..

Kesimpulannya, berbaloi pergi Aquaria ni.