Trying To Be The Best I Can Be

Even when I am sitting here typing this thing, I want to the be the best I can in all that I do. What I mean is my work and also other things that I enjoy doing which is playing the guitar and doing vocals.

At times I feel I am wanting to learn as much in my company but after the departure of Mr Ng, I have nothing much to learn as my direct boss teaches me NUTS. The funny thing is from day 1 till my life today the as400, windows systems are all taught by Mr Ng, Jason and Allen. Sad to say my direct boss ask me to only do documents. I wish I started in the company much earlier so that I can pick up more from Mr Ng. Over here Mr Ng, I want to truly thank you for really teaching me those stuff. Thanks Jason for showing me the AS400 creation and Al for the windows stuff.

My direct boss told me that when she 1st came in she was not lead well and I guess that is why I am not lead at all. She needs people to ask her questions before she will open up to the answers. She told me that we need to dig the information. As there is a new gal that will be coming in to join my team this week, I will surely let her dig the information from me and I will let her feel what I feel in the company. I know that people will say "don't be so mean, and etc etc", but if i spoon feed her then im so dead myself. My boss told me we need to learn how to stand up and look for ourself. This is work and all I can say my learning curve has stop after the departure of Mr Ng.

As for guitar, I am trying to pick up new style of playing but it is hard and it takes time to become better. As for vocals, I am copying singers way of singing songs which can be quite cool at times. Alot of ppl know I enjoy doing vocals and I do wish one day I can back up for worship team (don't need to be big). It is not because I want to show off, but I want to try it out and get feed back if I sound nice on the stage. I know I can harmonize quite well following the worship leader, but on real mike I don't know what I sound like.

Theory Correct Part 2

Corrina and many others were telling me that working in aeon, your work will never finish. Actually I totally agree. Everytime when I set a target of the day I never get to finish the target. Worst is sometimes it is not even half of it. But I really try my very best to finish it.

Like today I was to finish my KRA, Approval Form and start to do some other task, but when I was there in the morning, I first started to clear the SOO room and set up the pc outside so that they could continue to do the monitoring. When I was done, I headed to my area and found out a branch is not connected to the network. I followed up on the case and later they told me there are some problems to the system so I had to check the system out. Then later another user had problems with the system so I had to troubleshoot the problem.

After I was done, I quickly start to send all the emails to the people that I needed to send too. But I still short of 2 more people that I needed to send. Next thing I know Kuching was having line problem as the as400 was slow. I gave the whole branch priority but it still didn't do the trick. In the end I had to monitor the system and uplug some cable so that the line wont be flooded so badly.

Went for lunch at around 1pm+ and we headed to a place called One Cafe and we saw the other gang that I needed to talk too. So we end up talking and filling each other with the latest news of the group. There were many things we were not happy with but we still continue our life. I wish I could change some stuff in my department but I know I can't coz I am not the boss. We headed back to office like 2.30pm and I started my work again and didn't stop working till 6pm+. After lunch I started to do all the new UAR and had to send emails to the people to inform them the UAR is all created. I work non stop but it seems time was against me again. I had to try to finish as many UAR as I could as my member who does UAR gets it wrong even though he has been doing it day in day out. As I am worried that what he does will have problem, I decided to take most of it to myself.

At 6pm, I know I failed to keep to what should be done by me. Disappointed? Yes I was, on this coming Thursday I guess I won't be going home so early as I really need to finish the rest of the task.

Other than that, I was sick on Tuesday evening till Thursday. On Friday morning I was still having a little fever and my Friday was a blur day for me as I was on medication. As usual Friday was meeting day and my fren and I got bang again. Actually I was damm fedup as most of the thing that I got bang is nothing or not my fault anymore, but since they say it is, then I just had to admit it was my fault. I don't understand why other teams can't do their work nicely other than doing their stupid program which comes out with stupid errors which cause the system to become stupid too. I bet you agree with me Corrina..haha :P

I guess thats all..

Check Your Wallets

Well my topic says it all. Yesterday I was sick and I had to see the doctor and since I am already working, I need to pay my medical bill 1st. When my mum ask me if I got cash in my wallet to pay the medical bill, I said yes.

After I have finishing seeing the doctor, I only notice that I got only around rm20 bucks in my wallet and the bill was rm40. Thank God my dad was there so he borrowed me the money 1st so I could pay the bill.

Moral of the story? Don't be too sure at times and it is better to check than finding out later that you don't have the cash to pay up stuff(s).

28 Ways To Know You Are Chinese

1. You unwrap gifts very carefully,so you can save and reuse the wrapping (and especially those bows).

2. When there is a sale on toilet paper,you buy 100 rolls and store them in your closet or in the bedroom of an adult child who has moved out.

3. You keep a Thermos of hot water available at all times.

4. You save grocery bags,tin foil and tin containers.You use the grocery bags to hold garbage.

5. You hate to waste food:
a. Even if you're totally full,if someone says they're going to throw away the leftovers on the table, you'll finish them.(your mom will give a lecture about starving kids in Africa)
b. You have Tupperware in your fridge with three bites of rice or one leftover chicken wing.

6. you don't own any real Tupperware-only a cupboard full of used but carefully rinsed margarine tubs, take out containers and jam jars.

7. You have a collection of miniature shampoo bottles that you take every time you stay in a hotel.

8. You wipe your plate and utensils or wash them in a small basin of hot water before you eat every time you go to a restaurant.

9. You own a rice cooker and slow cooker.

10. You wash your rice at least 2-3 times before cooking it.

11. You fight(literally) over who pays the dinner bill.

12. You have a teacup with a cover on it.

13. If you're under age 20, you own a really expensive Walkman, if you're over 20,you own a really expensive camera.

14. You're a wok user.

15. You only make long distance call after 7pm.

16. You prefer your shrimp with the heads and legs still attached it means they're fresh.

17. You never call your parents just to say hi.

18. If you don't live at home,when your parents call, they'll ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight.

19. Your parents tell you to boil herbs and stay inside when you get sick. They also tell you not to eat fried foods or baked goods because
they're heaty (yit hei in Cantonese)

20. You email your chinese friends at work, even though you only sit 10 feet apart.

21. You always cook too much.

22. You eat every last grain of rice in your bowl, but don't eat the last piece of food on the table.

23. You starved yourself before going to all you can eat buffet.

24. You know someone who can get you a good deal on jewellery or electronics or computers.

25. You own your own meat cleaver and sharpen it.

26. Your toothpaste tubes are all squeezed paper-thin.

27. You know why this list consists of only "28" reasons.

28. You can take this message and forward it to all your Chinese friends.

So, if you are a Chinese, keep it up guys, coz not everybody can be a Chinese!!

Honestly some of it is very true (my own quote)

Bears

Got to do some equation here by using the care bears.

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Stay Tune For More

My Guitar

This is my guitar picture. Most of you have seen it before in my previous blog. I bought this guitar don't know when, but I think it was nearly end of last year. Everyone tells me that my guitar sounds damm nice and the color is nice. But the only weakness about this guitar is it scratches very easily. So how much damage did this guitar did to my wallet? Rm1.6k

Off Day

Yeah yesterday n today is my off day but guess what? I am sick on my offday. Actually I had to go to cyberjaya tonight to do some maintenance on the IPS but since I am down with very high fever (39 degrees) I sms my boss to tell her I cannot go. Thank God she was fine with that. I actually wonder why I suddenly got so sick as I was perfectly fine yesterday morning and afternoon. Shows that I am not that strong anymore.

As for work, I have a lot of work to clear when I get back on Friday or Saturday. On Monday I could not finish a lot of my task. Another thing I want to thank God for is for my confirmation and a bit of increase in my pay. But from when the thing takes effect, well I don't really know. But I really thank God for providing for me. I was actually quite shocked when the figure that I got was actually the figure that I told God to give me.

Nothing much has been happening to my life so far. As in all those happening stuff. But I am really happy at my job so far. I know it sounds weird or it is very hard to find people who really love their job. I love my job is because I don't want to hate it and I thank God for good friends in my group who are willing to help me in time of need. My working policy is simple, work hard and help as many people as you can without wanting/expecting returns.

Cacat

Man my cough has make me a cacat boy. I can't even lead worship nicely due to my cough. I will only cough when I am in a cold place(server room, very cold aircond, office aircond) or at times direct under the fan. When the place is warm then I am fine. If there are doctors reading my blog, please tell me what is wrong with me. I havent seen the doc yet, I actually want it to go away itself without taking medicine. I believe my lungs are weak, but any 1 who knows anything, say something.

Yesus Kekuatan

This is the latest song that I love. The Lyrics are really good. Check it out

Hanya Engkau jurus’lamatku

Tuhan Kau setia padaku

Yang ku pegang hanya janji-Mu

Ku percayakan hidupku

Chorus

Kusembah Kau Allahku

Bapa dan sahabatku

Kau yang pedulikan s’luruh hidupku

Walau lewati lembah

Aku tak ditinggalkan

Yesus kekuatan di hidupku

Verse 2

Hanya Engkau jurus’lamatku

Tuhan Kau setia padaku

Ku yakini pertolongan-Mu

Takkan terlambat bagiku

Pizza Pizza

Today my tummy is really happy. We were fed PIZZA HUT as it was my boss birthday today. So I ate like 4 or 5 slices of pizza, 3 chicken wings, 3 bread stick and 3 cups of pepsi. When I got back I ate some more vegetable and 2 prawns and thats my dinner for the day. I am not sure if my company was audited today. I didn't hear anything at all so I need to find out tomorrow.

Today I work quite hard 2 fix all the mistakes that my friend and I created. My BISS team mate showed me a email today and I was shocked and felt it was very rude of the branch to hit us, so in order to make less hits, I need to check out all his work that he has done before. Its going to be hard, but I have no choice. I guess from now onwards I need to be even more careful when I am working. Cant make too many mistakes or else it wont be that good for me.

I Am Seeing Stars

Yeah the topic says it all. I am currently having headache. Oh yeah I didn't have do much today even though the company is audited by Bank Negara. Found a cute star picture and decided to upload it.

Click on The Star to See The Animation

Skyline

I had nothing to do the other day so I decided to find some video clips on skyline. I downloaded 1 video clip and that clip was actually a test on the skyline to see how fast the car could go. The car manage to reach 325KM/H but after not sure how long the car gasket blew as the car was too hot. Such a waste that the car gasket could not last that long in such a high speed

Change of Facts

My last post I stated that my company made history for not restarting the print server. But guess what happen? The next day early in the morning (850am), the printer server hang. My friend had to restart the server.

On Wednesday and Thursday (11-12) I attended a security awareness training in Mines. From my house to the mines is like kau kau far. But overall did I achieve alot from the training? The answer is actually NO. It seems most of the notes can be downloaded from the Internet. But the experience of stories from the person who gives the talk was good. Food was good too. They feed us breakfast, tea at 1030am, lunch and tea. We were so well fed.

On Thursday Night itself I met my old boss Mr Ng. IT was a good outing as we chat about different stuff and also about what is happening around the company. I too got to ask some questions that I wanted to know the answers about the AS400. The gathering with me, mr ng and Lee lasted nearly 3 hours.

Friday I was back to work and I had to rush the documents again part 2. Man the work was madness. I thought I was done when I left office on Tuesday, but I was so wrong. As usual some other teams don't give me their part so it is quite hard to compile the whole entire document.

Work on Saturday was FUN. I haven't really enjoyed my Saturday like yesterday. I guess it was because of the company of my friends who were all the crazy go lucky type that make the environment a relax place to work in. We kacau each other, we shared jokes, we work even harder and end of the day, most of the task that needed to be done was done.

History Made

Today my company made history. 1st time in my life after nearly 4 months working here we didnt restart the print server. Is it a good sign for a long run? Well I don't know. Stay tune to find out more. The only thing that hang was the email server. The other incident was the server room was double lock. We had to get a locksmith to open the door. TO open the door and change the lock it cost nearly rm120. Boy I wish I was a locksmith. Just go opening people's door when they forget their keys and charge them rm100. If I can even find 20 customers a day, I will get more than what I am earning now.

Work has been tough for the last 1 week. I am still rushing to do a lot of final touches before the BNM come and audit us. The only sad back is the Application team is not doing their part at all. They haven't even given me their part. Actually it is not really my fault or it is not my fault if I don't finish the document on time. My boss has been reminding them over and over again on how important to finish the document and pass it to me but till today I get nothing.

Easter + Good Friday was from Friday till Sunday. During this time I was reminded a lot of what God has done for me. Not only that, God died for our sins that is why I posted the song "At The Cross".

Yesterday I went back to work for a while and during that while I manage to contact some of my friends who I haven't talk to for a long time. Thank God for free phone calls from office. Since office don't pay us that well, we need to let office spend or pay on other stuff :P

Easter

As today is Easter, the song that I want to share has been shared before. It is taken from Hillsongs. The name of the song is "At The Cross". You can get the song from the album "Mighty To Save". For people who wants the mp3 feel free to get it from me. For those who want the chords you can get it from me too.

At The Cross

Oh Lord You’ve searched me,
You know my way;
Even when I fail You,
I know You love me.
Your holy presence
Surrounding me
In every season,
I know You love me;
I know You love me.


Chorus:
At the cross I bow my knee,
Where Your blood was shed for me,
There’s no greater love than this.
You have overcome the grave,
Your glory fills the highest place,
What can separate me now?


Verse 2:

You go before me,
You shield my way,
Your hand upholds me;
I know You love me.
And when the earth fades,
Falls from my eyes,
And You stand before me,
I know You love me;
I know You love me.


Bridge:

You tore the veil, You made a way
When You said that it is done.



Blessed Easter Everyone

Tired!!

Work has been quite tiring this couple of days. I am now in charge of the documentation for Bank Negara audit. Everyday my work in office is documents documents and documents. That is the only thing that I do nearly everyday for the last couple of days. I was actually very piss yesterday as I was rushed for the documents to be finished yesterday. The best part is I need to do many sections on my own.

I was angry was because most of the part had to do from scratch. Most of my friends knew I was pissed and stressed. Some of them even offered to help me but they can't as they don't know how to do it. One of the best part of the documentation is I have to find the amount of users whose ID was created for the last 3 months and staff who resign for the last 3 months. I had to type all those stuff myself and use a system that is total trash to create all those documents that I needed.

I work till quite late yesterday. But my boss decided to belanja us Japanese Food buffet. We reach the place like 845pm and the place will close at around 10pm. When I was there, I was shcoked to see the amount of food that the place has. The name of the shop is called Shazaki (if i am not wrong). We ate a lot but there were many dishes that we didn't get to eat as time was really short on us (not fair). But in the end we had many rounds of food and we ate till we can vomit as we didn't really get to enjoy it by eating it slowly. I have to say the food was really good. Thanks Boss for the dinner!!!!!!!!

This Morning I had to rush the documents as the documents was to be ready by 10am. In the end I could not finish the documents by 10 and it was drag till 12pm. I had to thank my classmate who really help me alot during this time as he help me scan documents which is not there. I had to also change a lot of word documents to PDF files. Even though my pc is running on Pentium D with 1GB of ram, my pc still runs like a turtle. No matter what, I have to finish all the documents by Friday as they want to compile it for Bank Negara to audit us soon.

There is another thing I need to say is my evaluation came out quite ok. I got 18 marks out of 25. Overall I guess it was good. I can say that my boss is quite happy with my performance so far. The only thing I slack behind is handing up work on time. I have to learn that a lot to focus on my work and deliver everything on time. If you all surely think I will get a big increment, sorry to say my company don't give increment when the staff is confirm

Memories Of Kids

Today when I was walking down from Bukit Kiara hill, I saw a very cute little gal. She was there running with her parents. As I was walking behind her, she asked her dad this question. I guess some of you all don't know that I really love little kids a lot. My heart goes out to them. They are part of my life. I love to talk to all of them when I get a chance to be with them.

Little Gal: dad why ur leg so much blood wan? why so many mosquito wan?
Dad: Coz I scratch when the mosquito is biting my leg. so it bleed.

In less than 30seconds, she ask her dad the same question again. Then her father replied the same answer.

As she was walking down, her dad ask her, are you thirsty? She said "yeah" and he told her to get water from mummy. But mummy was walking so fast till the dad had to sound his wife to slow down. When I saw the mother turn back, she gave him a frown. But she manage to get her drink.

After seeing the kid, a lot of memories of me being with kids started to appear in my mind and I was smiling when I was walking down. Some of them were when I was working part time when I spoke to kids who were looking at me cutting fruits. Those 2 gals made my day. Another little gal that made my day was the 1 that I smiled at 1st, then she kept on looking and smiling at me till I was so paiseh. Now as I am writing this, I remember Kayley who hug me when I was involved in a accident. That hug I will never forget forever. After hugging her, I felt as God use her to comfort me. All my worries and burdens were taken away after I hug her. This is an assurance that God uses kids to touch our lives too.


To all kids who have made my day, I know you wont even read my blog or wont even remember me. But with those few minutes with you made a difference to me and I hope it was to you too.

Give Give Give

Yesterday Pastor's message was about giving. Yeah actually to sum it all out, we should freely receive and freely give. There is no point why we should hold on to what we have so tightly (money and etc).

I believe if you give more freely and don't hold stuff like money so tightly we will even receive more. God will never short change us in our life. I know that most of us we only see our plan like 5-10 years down the road but God has it written all down in HIS book for our life till we leave planet earth.

I guess the only thing we can do is give freely, use our talents for good (don't put to waste) and do other stuff that can help Christians and non Christians. If we are only focus on 1 side (which is Christian only), we kind of get our perception wrong. Alot of people still need to know HIM.

I am not sure what I am writing and I know it is off topic abit, but in the end is just to give up freely and don't hold so tight to what we have.

Do It For God

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men" Colossians 3:23

There is an important difference between doing something for people and doing something for God. God always deserves our best effort. People will disappoint us, betray us, neglect us and mistreat us. Some will constantly ask for what we can give while offering nothing in return. From our human perspective, these people deserve our minimal effort at best. What then should motivate us to serve people, except our love for God?

God deserves our love, and He demands that we love others in the same way He does. We are to love our spouses, not as they deserve, but as God commands (Eph 5:22-23)

We are to treat our friends, not as they treat us, but as Christ loves us (John 13:14). We are to labor at our jobs, not in proportion to the way our employer treats us, but according to the way God treats us. God is the One we serve (Eph 6:5).

Mediocrity and laziness have no place in the Christian's life. Christians must maintain integrity at home and in the workplace (Added by Lizzie: this includes college/uni too). Working for God, as opposed to working for other people, changes our perspective as we view our endeavors in light of what He has done for us. Our toil then becomes an offering to God. We not only worship God at church on Sunday, but our labor throughout the week is an offering worship and thanksgiving to the One who has given us everything we have.

When people do not measure up to our expectations and we feel our efforts are being wasted, we must keep in mind that we are toiling for holy God. He is worthy of our best effort.