18For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. 19For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. 20Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. 21So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. 22For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, 23but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.24Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I am a slave to the law of God, but with my flesh I am a slave to the law of sin.
I shouldn't have blamed the nurse today for my blood vessel construction.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Sunday, September 11, 2016
A shower of cupid arrows
It was a big day with a company held networking event on 8 Sept.
Went well, till the client brought two friends. One of which was very friendly.
Followed by dinner, with colleagues. A colleague acted real strange / drunk.
Interesting. :)
Went well, till the client brought two friends. One of which was very friendly.
Followed by dinner, with colleagues. A colleague acted real strange / drunk.
Interesting. :)
Office Politics
1. Be tactful in speaking. Phrase something in a nice way instead of being so straight to the point. ~K's advice
What have I noticed in the company?
1. Observe the political culture. I need to play the game in. I need to know how influence and politics work here. Analyze the political landscape and align my self with people who can help me.
2. Observe how my manager and peers do things. Follow the good examples. I.e: Read widely and share the knowledge with the sales team and colleagues.
3. Proactively setup appointments using outlook to discuss issues. Good preparation will impress managers. Good background knowledge and people contacts will help. ~A's advice
4. Speak when required with a point to make, with a benefit and a fact/ example. Learn to communicate persuasively. Adjust your message for different audiences. ~K's advice
5. Do not sit back and do nothing. Do things that will impress your manager. Colleagues are around to help you. Contribute to make their efforts better and a team effort. ~A's advice
6. Be able to prioritize your work. ~K's advice
7. Try to have allies across the board. I should be able to work well and stay neutral.
8. Never show your temper. Keep calm and cool. Weigh the possibilities before confronting. Speak to a trusted mentor to be sure I am in the right.
9. Do not be afraid to toot my own horn. If no one knows of my good work, I will not get the opportunity to win. What are my accomplishments the past 4 months? Can I highlight that to my boss?
10. Learn to trust, but keep my defenses up against competitive co-workers. Keep an eye for office turmoil that can affect me. Keeping a watchful eye on colleagues who delight in my demise.
11. Do not complain.
12. Focus on product. Practice. ~ A's advice
What have I noticed in the company?
1. Observe the political culture. I need to play the game in. I need to know how influence and politics work here. Analyze the political landscape and align my self with people who can help me.
2. Observe how my manager and peers do things. Follow the good examples. I.e: Read widely and share the knowledge with the sales team and colleagues.
3. Proactively setup appointments using outlook to discuss issues. Good preparation will impress managers. Good background knowledge and people contacts will help. ~A's advice
4. Speak when required with a point to make, with a benefit and a fact/ example. Learn to communicate persuasively. Adjust your message for different audiences. ~K's advice
5. Do not sit back and do nothing. Do things that will impress your manager. Colleagues are around to help you. Contribute to make their efforts better and a team effort. ~A's advice
6. Be able to prioritize your work. ~K's advice
7. Try to have allies across the board. I should be able to work well and stay neutral.
8. Never show your temper. Keep calm and cool. Weigh the possibilities before confronting. Speak to a trusted mentor to be sure I am in the right.
9. Do not be afraid to toot my own horn. If no one knows of my good work, I will not get the opportunity to win. What are my accomplishments the past 4 months? Can I highlight that to my boss?
10. Learn to trust, but keep my defenses up against competitive co-workers. Keep an eye for office turmoil that can affect me. Keeping a watchful eye on colleagues who delight in my demise.
11. Do not complain.
12. Focus on product. Practice. ~ A's advice
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Resignation
Resignation (noun)
2. a formal statement, document, etc., stating that one gives up an office, position, etc.
3. an accepting, unresisting attitude, state, etc.; submission; acquiescence:
to meet one's fate with resignation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Slice quote
"But our imagination can also be a source of unnecessary distress and can cause needless strife with others. This is when our thoughts veer frequently and excessively towards the negative. Even when there is hardly any evidence to support it. Feeling inadequate, unattractive or incapable, for example, and allowing these feelings of low self-worth to diminish our quality of life or opportunities. Some of us may even feel envious or threatened and seek to undermine those we assume are better than us. Some of us may even routinely suspect our partner of being flirtatious or having an affair, even though we're more likely indulging our feelings of inadequacy and jealousy, and no evidence exists to substantiate our suspicions.
A lot of negative overthinking stems from feelings of low confidence and insecurity - because we feel that others are always better than us, we learn to entertain fearful and doubtful thoughts, of things always somehow turning out badly for us. When we can't seem to turn off the flow of foreboding, when we're constantly worrying about how others are judging us, when we're consistently afraid of doing what we really want because we're anxious that others won't accept or approve of it.
This is the danger of over speculating, over thinking, over analysing. Suspecting or imagining things beyond face value. When we act based purely on our suspicions, we can end up spoiling something or take it on a destructive path. If we are unsure, we should ask. If we can't accept what is presented to us, then we should investigate. But until we uncover the facts, over speculation is dangerous.
Our imagination is a gift, but only if we use it wisely."
- from A Slice of Life by Eugene Loh
Monday, October 19, 2015
Face my fears
Today I apologised to him.
I don't know how, but I have to find methods to control my temper and not flare up so easily. Thanks Hazey for the timely spot and supportive listening ear.
Maybe my blog can help me with it to release. Also I need to exercise regularly to maintain a calm mind. Doing things like retreating into sea and lush mountains never cease to humble me and make me thankful for everything I have. Church and sermons always enlighten me and show me the way when I am lost.
It doesn't help me to complain to my mom because I realize she is not me. She does not know what I am going through. Neither does my masseuse nor my facial lady.
Only I alone with God's guidance will I know how to proceed.
I don't know how, but I have to find methods to control my temper and not flare up so easily. Thanks Hazey for the timely spot and supportive listening ear.
Maybe my blog can help me with it to release. Also I need to exercise regularly to maintain a calm mind. Doing things like retreating into sea and lush mountains never cease to humble me and make me thankful for everything I have. Church and sermons always enlighten me and show me the way when I am lost.
It doesn't help me to complain to my mom because I realize she is not me. She does not know what I am going through. Neither does my masseuse nor my facial lady.
Only I alone with God's guidance will I know how to proceed.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Post Velodrome
I could not get past the blue line on the cycling track.
Maybe it is all in the mind, If I wanted it so badly, I would have fought to get the pass. I felt ashamed after the class.
I learnt an important lesson that all strength comes from your own desire. Be it at work, in sports, and with my personal life.
It is easy to blame Cantonese was a language barrier. But if I was active, it would help myself to clarify any doubts.
Opportunity will present itself to those who prepare. In my situation, what is my goal? What do I want to achieve in HK? What am I here for? If I know what it is, I must fight for my own happiness and future goals.
The alternative is, do I want to hide and stay in comfort zone for the rest of my life?
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I felt lousy and wanted to get better. So I hit the squash courts after. Still practising the back wall drive.
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Going for 6pm services was incredibly refreshing. Reminded me of helping the poor and having Christ in my heart. I had a few revelations on JF and fitness and work. Have got my answer / closure that I needed on JF. Am happy, relived and have forgiven myself.