I was on CNY outing on 2nd day while Dominic called me all the way from Ghana to greet me 'Gong Xi Fa Cai'. Yes, he literally said 恭喜发财!
Well, I am completely touched by his small gesture. After these while, Dominic still called me occasionally to wish me well. I think what I have done and how I treated him while in Ghana had now yielded good fruit.
This made me ponder upon people around me recently and for what I have done in good faith to them, I have yet to see their sense of acknowledgement (not expecting any kind of reward or alike though). One occasion was that I have helped a 'tau-kay' to revamp his 'China-man' style organisation but was forced to leave half way through my effort because of the overwhelming influence of 'tau-kau-neo', what I got from the couple was I am trying to lure the staff away. Another occasion was my long time friend's appetite for power and control had prompted me to part company with him after a short spell of business venture and I am not quite sure we are still friends as of the day of our 'divorce'.
Anyway, 2012 has come and now CNY is here; no more excuse and procrastination. The challenge lies ahead for me to tackle and just like everyone else is hoping: may the Year of the Dragon bring forth prosperity and wellness. I wish those who have been kind to me and still consider me as true friend a successful 2012, let's greet each other again in good faith and spirit next year.
As for Dominic, I certainly look forward to his 'Gong Xi Fa Cai' greeting next year. God bless you always, Dominic.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
2012
2012 is here, quietly.
There was nothing much to shout about last year, except a few good lessons learned. For bitter or for sweet, they have passed by and carved in my book of journey. I believe what goes around comes around.
Actually I had drawn up a 'road map' for 2012 and hope to embark some achievements along the rough journey ahead.
Cheers!
There was nothing much to shout about last year, except a few good lessons learned. For bitter or for sweet, they have passed by and carved in my book of journey. I believe what goes around comes around.
Actually I had drawn up a 'road map' for 2012 and hope to embark some achievements along the rough journey ahead.
Cheers!
Friday, 11 November 2011
11.11.11
Today is a special day to many of us, most I would think are tying their knots for life - for better or for worse, only time will tell.
As for me, I fired my boss today! A firm I have been attached to for the last 2 months. Well, it was quick and for the record the shortest employment duration I ever had.
Anyway, this is a special day and is not appropriate to dedicate this corner for this untoward incident. I will write about this company in my next posting as what I told others that there are so many 'first' that I learn from this company.
Wish all friends and business acquaintances a happy day.
As for me, I fired my boss today! A firm I have been attached to for the last 2 months. Well, it was quick and for the record the shortest employment duration I ever had.
Anyway, this is a special day and is not appropriate to dedicate this corner for this untoward incident. I will write about this company in my next posting as what I told others that there are so many 'first' that I learn from this company.
Wish all friends and business acquaintances a happy day.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
November 2011
Hard to imagine time had just passed like this. In two months' time the year 2011 will be gone. I don't know what will lie ahead in 2012 cos' I don't have a clue nor do I have any plan for it. But I DO have some wishes...
Actually every year I hoped for a good year but that rarely happened. Life hasn't been treating kind but neither did it treat me badly.
I lost touch of this blog for a while cos' I was not able to sign in and I just got me password reset. So there will be a lot of catching up to write - for the time lapsed.
First and foremost, the Ghana side seems to completely die down as I have totally severed tie with the group. Their well-being does not quite concern me now for I have learned well how the Ghanians are. But at time I do miss the Zhao brother from the China Railway Company. We did have some fine dinning times together and some prospective business opportunities in the offings. Now that remains a vision but I do hope one day I will bump into them again - somewhere somehow.
Actually every year I hoped for a good year but that rarely happened. Life hasn't been treating kind but neither did it treat me badly.
I lost touch of this blog for a while cos' I was not able to sign in and I just got me password reset. So there will be a lot of catching up to write - for the time lapsed.
First and foremost, the Ghana side seems to completely die down as I have totally severed tie with the group. Their well-being does not quite concern me now for I have learned well how the Ghanians are. But at time I do miss the Zhao brother from the China Railway Company. We did have some fine dinning times together and some prospective business opportunities in the offings. Now that remains a vision but I do hope one day I will bump into them again - somewhere somehow.
Monday, 25 April 2011
地痞赫外传
As mentioned earlier that I will post articles regarding my experience in Ghana as a summary, I did so in my other blog 'trivial-ice-age-knowledge'. I don't seem to get much response as I expected except from one STP, he is deeply and largely affected by the transformation of the company.
Well, guess I will re-write my article and re-post them here. This time I will refine and enlarge on the details and it will thus become a myth rather than a tale...
Well, guess I will re-write my article and re-post them here. This time I will refine and enlarge on the details and it will thus become a myth rather than a tale...
Sunday, 16 January 2011
Announcement
A new year a new beginning, but the Chinese would always like to start off everything anew only after Chinese New Year, I am of no exception. This year I shall have a 'new way' of celebrating CNY and will have a new lease of life thereafter. A host list of challenges and perhaps turbulence but stormy weather will not last forever right?
It seems this Blog will come to an end but it doesn't. Instead I will start publishing a series of articles related to the 'experience' I have learned during this tenure of my life with this organisation. The article is in Chinese, unfortunately, so it may not be fair to those who are illiterate in Chinese. But because Chinese is my 'stronghold', I can express myself more fluid that way.
The article will be split into many parts and I will link to to Face Book, to a greater audience. Sharp words, criticism, cynical, hypocritical are just some of the style and characteristics of the article. It may not sound friendly but it is the way life is.
So I hope some of you will enjoy reading my stuff. The article will make its first appearance on 1-March, 2011.
It seems this Blog will come to an end but it doesn't. Instead I will start publishing a series of articles related to the 'experience' I have learned during this tenure of my life with this organisation. The article is in Chinese, unfortunately, so it may not be fair to those who are illiterate in Chinese. But because Chinese is my 'stronghold', I can express myself more fluid that way.
The article will be split into many parts and I will link to to Face Book, to a greater audience. Sharp words, criticism, cynical, hypocritical are just some of the style and characteristics of the article. It may not sound friendly but it is the way life is.
So I hope some of you will enjoy reading my stuff. The article will make its first appearance on 1-March, 2011.
Call from Habiba
Got a surprise phone call from Habiba yesterday morning at about 7am. She got my number through Mat anyway.
Well, Habiba is from Kumasi and we were supposed to jointly develop some of her father's land there but because of our company's withdrawal from Ghana, she is left to 'battle' the odds by herself. I had given her a lot of guidelines and she was happy to inform me that the Master Plan for some of the lots were ready and she will take them to the next level.
I congratulated her and told her she can write to me for free consultation any time.
Well, it's been 5 months since I am back here and certainly it is a nice feeling that someone back there can remember me for good reasons.
Keep in touch Habiba, take care and all the best to you.
Well, Habiba is from Kumasi and we were supposed to jointly develop some of her father's land there but because of our company's withdrawal from Ghana, she is left to 'battle' the odds by herself. I had given her a lot of guidelines and she was happy to inform me that the Master Plan for some of the lots were ready and she will take them to the next level.
I congratulated her and told her she can write to me for free consultation any time.
Well, it's been 5 months since I am back here and certainly it is a nice feeling that someone back there can remember me for good reasons.
Keep in touch Habiba, take care and all the best to you.
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Call from Dominic
Dominic "miss-called" me while I was at the Old Klang Road Econsave. So I called back and he said just want to say 'hai'.
Well Dominic, that is so kind of you to have thought of me and try to greet me. So I wish him Merry Christmas and hope me doing fine over in Ashaman.
Well Dominic, that is so kind of you to have thought of me and try to greet me. So I wish him Merry Christmas and hope me doing fine over in Ashaman.
Sunday, 19 December 2010
Merry Christmas, Mat
I am surprised to receive a Christmas greetings from Mat the other day and I replied him wishing him the same.
Well, it's Christmas time again, the festive of sentimental and warm feelings. I did not spend my Christmas in Accra and I left someone there waiting for me to go back. If I can turn back the clock, I would have celebrated Christmas in Accra with her. But I can always look forward to celebrate many Christmas with her in other part of the world, as long as we treasure our companionship.
Mat, whatever remarks people might have made on me cannot deter me from appreciating the gratitude of someone who will irrevocably share all she has with me. Time will tell who is the angel and who is the devil, no matter what type of mask that you have put on.
Anyway, Merry Christmas, Mat.
Well, it's Christmas time again, the festive of sentimental and warm feelings. I did not spend my Christmas in Accra and I left someone there waiting for me to go back. If I can turn back the clock, I would have celebrated Christmas in Accra with her. But I can always look forward to celebrate many Christmas with her in other part of the world, as long as we treasure our companionship.
Mat, whatever remarks people might have made on me cannot deter me from appreciating the gratitude of someone who will irrevocably share all she has with me. Time will tell who is the angel and who is the devil, no matter what type of mask that you have put on.
Anyway, Merry Christmas, Mat.
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