just random stuff

Got back from KL two days ago, had a gathering with the ol RPIans. I must say that night can be considered one of the most fun night since....since... I’ve started working. Everybody is still the same, except maybe dah jadi geek kot. Everybody is turning into T. D*beck, cannot write the full name, takut keluar in google. Check out the pics from Sha’s website. Had a sleepover at Mel’s and watching the antm like the old days. Hmm, I miss those days. N Furonda is just plain weird.

Last night was the opening of my brother’s service center and car accessories, I think the event was successful, had a big crowd. As for me, I couple of high school friends to come . Of coursela the people who came were all car-obsessed people, show-off their modified ‘kancils’. And their cars didn’t even look like kancil. Since I’m sooo not into car-thingy (take note: only obsessed with tv), I didn’t even know what L5,L7 and other things they talked about. But overall, I had fun meeing long-lost friends. Will post picture soon, if available.

Oklah, Ill be off in 10 mins, so will write n post pics soon.

1/4-life-crisis

This morning I woke up with the feeling that today will be another inefficient and empty day. Well, it’s sort of true, it’s already 11.14 am, and here I am blogging :p

Well, wondering about my life, I googled up quarter-life crisis of a twenty-something women. We’re all under this pressure to have it all, you need to have a perfect career (not job!) which paid well, a group of best friends who you can pour your heart out, a social life of luncheons and late night with the girls, a great relationship with the perfect one which you’ve set your engagement date. Oh, and not to mention, that you’re supposed to pass the hormonal peiod, and u should have a clean acne-free glowing face, a glossy hair and a fit-figure. Yeah, call those unrealistic expectations.

I ran into this website, or rather amazon and read the first excerpt and found it so true and hilarious. This is from the book, what’s the 4-letter word for work. It’s jail. Heheh. Ok, maybe not funny. But still isn’t that sort-of true?

Well, I’m lucky to have my trip this weekend or else I had to take care a booth during weekend. Yey…

Will buy two-paperbacks this month. Maybe a Jodi Picoult or something like that...

first book 2006

Finally after a month of trying to fit reading in my schedule, I finally finished my first book in 2006. It’s She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb. It’s about a girl/woman named Dolares, a story from she’s 13 until 40. It’s about growth, how she screwed up, and found herself again. She was raped when she was 13 yrs old by her neighbor, was left by her father, her mom somehow becomes unwell (mentally-speaking), and her marriage was deteriorating. Out of all the troubles and hardship she went through, she was able to undone everything, and looked herself the way she should be looking (Of course this after years in Dr Shaw’s therapy, which is very unconvincing, I mean which therapist would want to swim with her patient(naked even!!)?). Ah, I want a happy ending, I want to meet a hunky painter and have my own happy ending.

What’s up with every tv shows having a voice over? I think this is all initiated by Sarah Jessica Parker. Ok.. here’s mine… Imagine me typing the computer and sipping coffee occasionally.

Everybody says that being an adult and going to work is fun. While it’s exciting to see the digits going up in your savings account, it’s definitely eating the inside of me every day.

OK. That’s just stupid. Hehhehe. But not all voiceover make sense pun. While I’m feeling drained by my work, that doesn’t take away my secret tv addiction. Fine, maybe it’s not a secret, everybody knows I’m a tv addict. Everyday, I checked www.spoilerfix.com to get my fix (just u know, to get ahead in the game), and later I will check tv.com to see if this week is the rerun or all-new-episode. While some people think it’s a waste of time investing time watching 2-dimensional people with cute hair and perfect make-up , I found it entertaining to get lost in the teenage world with bigger problems. America’s Next Top Model started their new season. I haven’t seen anybody I liked yet. But I’m so disliking Jade’s I’m –so-fabulous-and-the-undiscovered-supermodel-attitude. What’s up with that, and you’re not even that pretty.

I’m taking some time off next week. Only have to work Monday-Wednesday. I need to do some packing (travel-light), and I have yet finished unpacking my shipping-stuff (so not me, I know!!!).

Here’s an overdue picture of me during the company’s annual dinner.

Started re-reading da Vinci Code yesterday.

Two days ago, MOH started official order for all Renu solution to be taken off the shelf. Scary keratitis news.

i need a vacation

If you think burnout on the job is just an excuse used by the weak to get out of responsibilities, think again. Stress and burnout can affect your immune system and have been linked to migraines, digestive disorders, skin diseases, high blood pressure and heart disease. It causes emotional distress as well.

"Job burnout is a response to work stress that leaves you feeling powerless, hopeless, fatigued, drained and frustrated," writes Dr. Audrey L. Canaff, a UC Foundation Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in her article on WorkplaceBlues.com. "But since job burnout is not an overnight occurrence, it's important to recognize its early signs and to act before the problem becomes truly serious."

Consider these five warning signs of burnout:

Sign No. 1: Your co-workers are walking on eggshells around you.

If you find yourself becoming cranky and irritable with co-workers you used to get along with, it may be more than just typical interpersonal dynamics.

Sign No. 2: You come in late and want to leave earlier.

You used to wake up in the morning excited for another day, but now every day you dread heading into the office. Once lunch passes you start watching the clock, counting the minutes to the end of the day.

Sign No. 3: Apathy has replaced enthusiasm.

You feel no motivation, no sense of accomplishment and have no desire to be challenged. Those who have burnout lose their motivation to perform, as well as their feelings of pride for a job well done.

Sign No. 4: You've lost camaraderie with co-workers.

You're no longer interested in the company network. You used to go to lunch, go out for drinks and participate in other company functions but now have no interest in socializing in or out of the office.

Sign No. 5: You're feeling physically sick.

You always feel exhausted, have headaches, feel tension in all of your muscles and are having trouble sleeping. These physical signs are common indicators of job stress, and demonstrate that this can turn into a physical problem.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it's time to make some changes. You can start by talking to your boss or someone in your human resources department about how you can confront the problem together by redefining deadlines, delegating or outsourcing a project or two.

In her book "Stress Management for Busy People," Carol A. Turkington recommends taking these proactive steps:

· Learn to say no.

· Reevaluate your goals.

· Reduce your commitments at work and at home.

· Learn stress management skills.

· Get plenty of rest and eat a healthy diet.

Finally, give yourself a break. This means taking your vacation days, no matter how important you job is, and taking little breaks every day to re-group, re-energize and unwind.

Remember, if you don't take care of yourself in the office, your work will suffer and your health may pay the price, too.