Reality

Work late today, but not because I needed to, but because I didn't wanna be protrayed as a slack worker.

Anyway the story began when a colleague who was rather free asked to join for tea break. My workload was manageable, so I thought why not. Took a walk to the pantry with another friend to join her. Sat down and saw the papers on the table, so we took it up and read. Apparently our presence and actions drawn displeased response, so when I left the pantry for a moment to my desk, a colleague stopped me and conveyed the response. So after relaying the message to the other 2, we left the pantry after a short 5 minutes' break.

Firstly, I admit we were probably wrong to openly have our break and read the newspaper in the pantry. Ignorance.
Secondly, our volume could have been a factor as my colleague did have a loud voice.
Thirdly, it may have been 'cause of the meeting that was just taking place in the room beside the pantry. Not sure who were in there, might have been someone high ranking.

Conclusion, don't be open about your workload, meaning don't show that you are unoccupied. Even if it is because you are a fast worker. I guess it just pisses some people off that they can't finish their work.
Act busy at all possible times. Stay at your desk and stare at your inbox, respond in the shortest possible time. Even if it doesn't promote much efficiency. Anyway you never know who's a backstabber to notice the slightest instance that you are not at work and wrings you by the neck with it.

That's reality and I learnt it the hard way.

Work, work, work

Today was the first time I stayed late for work. In fact I could have stayed later but it wasn't really necessary. Anyway it's a good sign, as I seem to be better utilizing my time at work. At least I feel my momentum returning after a major lull from being to used to the GC pace of life.

Feel more inspired to get back to dance classes, learn squash, go blading or basically go sun-tanning. I've been growing a little tummy since I return home a month ago, and I'm ready to get rid of it!! Saturday morning jogs, maybe a game of squash in the afternoon which I've been contemplating for ages.

Also I should get down to changing my blog skin to something more direct. Something people can straight away read without having to click an extra "Posts" button. I'll get to that.. Soon...

Happy-ness

This couple of weeks have been full of good news. Other than myself starting on a job, it's about my friends.

Top on the list is from my dearest jie-mei YY who getting married. Although it's just ROM but it's greaaat news already! The rest of us have been waiting for so long for the 2 of them to finally tie it amidst all the drama in between. Another news was from yesterday, when another friend slipped her tongue and informed me m other jie-mei got hitched. Shocked. Surprised. but in the end still happy. Another finally.

Knowing each other so long, I really feel happy for my jie-meis. Whether we meet each other often, or that I'm not the first person they look for when they've got good news, bad news, doesn't bother me. At least I know they are on the top of the list when it comes to my wedding invitation list. (Disclaimer: it's just a way of expressing their importance to me, not indicative of any plans soon.)

Met up with my councillors, also glad that I'm still included in the loop, despite several last minute absence from previous meetings. Most of the girls are working and the rest are all halfway through with studies.

Due to the close proximity of my workplace and my sis's, I've also gotten the chance to have a closer relation with my sis. Sleeping over at her place, going places together after work. Indeed I feel closer to my sis in this past 2 weeks, compared to complaining and arguing with her before.

So generally it's been a positive month for August 2008, if not considering my thoughts on the current standing of progression in my career path. Not gonna mention about work today. I'll pass judgement later, when I have really gotten my own work. Just to be fair. :P