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My Pilgrimage
Sep 18th
It has seriously been a while since I came back from Madrid and in 3 weeks time, I will be leaving to Barcelona. 
I can’t help but to feel even more empowered to do more in my life. Speaking of which, this is the picture of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where the tomb of St. James is being laid.
When I reached at the square in front of the Cathedral, I just can’t stop being in awe of such beauty.
The pilgrimage and the World Youth Day 2011 was a refreshing trip. I wanna write more about it. Let me find time to digest most of it first.
Came back and yes, like I said, I am empowered to do more. Total Holiday is doing well and we are looking for expansion.
Furthermore, additional to my company’s further expansion, I got hired by Groupon Malaysia as Head of Travel Partnership, where I will be working on getting more travel deals to be featured here in Malaysia. Exciting company to work in and I’ve been learning a lot and also shared a lot of my experience as well.
Over the weekend, I visited a dog shelter run by Paws Mission. (Click to read their blog)
Was asked by Crystal if I would like to join her as they need volunteer, hence I was there. The dogs there are quite friendly except for a few “do not go near them” dogs. They will of course bark at any new strangers, I am sure they will know us better in time to come.
It is an independent run dog shelter. They have more than 180 dogs in their compound. But the condition of their compound are beginning to cramp up as they are sheltering more dogs now as compared to last year. Look at the condition of this shelter compound below.
It was more than visit as we helped with the cleaning of the place and wash their dishes (after the dog’s lunch) and finally training the dogs. I’ve got a dog of my own but I’ve never learnt so much about communicating with a dog and training them to be your companion. Just like how TJ the trainer puts it, “You need to treat them like how you would treat your girlfriend.”
Well said… I will be there again coming Saturday on 24th September.
Anyways, that’s it for today, need to get some work done up. Have a great week ahead! 
I personally think that my pilgrimage did not end at Santiago de Compostela. It has just only begun…
Being hated is much better than being loved, sometimes.
Jun 13th
I think, there are many times that I’ve step on many wrong foot…
Sometimes, I don’t even know what I did wrong… Maybe I was just blatant ignorant…
For example, I got thrown tantrum at when I returned items belonging to 1 person. I was dumbfounded. Truth someone please… I need to know why because at least, I know what to do next time?
Back then, when I implement some new changes in the company, I was rather looked at being the bad person. I was told, why did I not fight for them so that those new changes will not be in effect. Hello, I still need to keep my rice bowl wan okay. You still need to keep yours, so you might as well follow, no?
When it comes to relationship, now I know why some people would rather stay the distance after a break-up. It is either the break-up was really horrible or it’s just to avoid unnecessary issues arising from meeting up. On this hand, I am on the later part. I do not want to create any hope, even though, yes it is over we can be friends, but it is just, well, words can’t describe it. I had few instances where I feel that ceasing communications would be a good idea for both parties. I know it is not helping as much, but as long as it is the only way to ensure that I don’t ruin it further, I shall actually cease the communication. Partly maybe because I may be the cause of all issues arising.
Hmm…..
Hate. Let’s talk about this issue, as it seems to be a hot issue right now in my life.
I’ve never really hated anyone actually. Maybe once or twice. Once was when I was in primary school, a schoolmate of mine did something really embarrassing to me that it is the topic of conversation between my primary mates whenever we meet now. Second, would be my previous employer. That’s it, I shall save the details for personal note.
Other than that, even though for someone who lied and took my money for drugs, someone who took advantage of me and never pay for my travel service nor someone who cheated on me I can’t take myself to hate them. No reasons why. Maybe, it is because I know for a fact that forgiving them would be much easier than taking them to grudge. I should have known that for my primary school mate and ex employer.
When I do something great for people, they don’t remember it. I guess what most people say is true. Your bad traits are remembered to your grave, but not many of your good traits.
What do I ask when I go the extra mile to help a friend to get things done? What do I ask when in bad times, I help both in kind and monetary? What do I ask when you needed an ear, I lend mine? I do not ask for a return if one can’t, but just a gratitude. I am glad that I have friends like that, but not many.
Seriously, sometimes, being hated is much better than being loved. Because, it solves so much rather than me hating them.
So where do I stand in all these issues? I don’t know… I just do what I think I know it is best.
Hate or love, you all choose…
Strength
Apr 30th
It has been really months since I actually write a post here. I guess maybe I have lost the “mojo” to write anymore. Still, I would want to keep this alive so that I can still document on my life journey and then when I am old, I can read back and laugh at myself. How silly I have been. >.<
So, what’s new you may ask?
Busy is the old word and still is.
Just back from South Korea. A country regarded as 1st world country which is so much advance compared to our country. Wish that this great country of mine to be better than them someday, in terms of sustainability development. Hope that I can rise up one day and do something for Malaysia.
Oh, not to forget also, Hong Kong. Did a short stopover there to well, chill and relax, but in the end, not much of a relaxing tho. Had to take care of work while I was there. Totally ruined the weekend I have reserved for Hong Kong. BUT, I had yummy dim sum, great night out and well a good time walking around the streets of Hong Kong.
Also, to note that both these countries have great transportation system. How can our leaders not think about such a system? I am not gonna speak further about our leaders. I really do aspire to do something about our country’s transportation.
Business wise, it is all good, but to work with people with insufficient knowledge and know how of running a travel agency as me is a bane. Well, not to say I am damn great to begin with, but in terms of process and systems and growth of the company. Imagine someone who is aggressive out there to grow the business while the other is a reserved person who doesn’t really wanna take risk and would reserve available funds which could be used for expansion and growth. Needs a lot of work on all these… maybe I am the problem. I can’t run a business. Maybe…
That apart, funny thing is that, during my Korea trip, some of my tour group members decided to match-make me with one of their cousin. When I was Hong Kong, the same and then, when I am back home, it is the same. It seems that nowadays my friends are getting more desperate that I am.
Not to say that I am not, but then, I am sure that if I get into a relationship right now, I don’t know if either party can handle such pressure from me with my work especially.
Even for ignoring messages and not keeping in touch just because I want to keep my mind in focus to my work some of my friends complaint already. Haha. Imagine, I do that to my girlfriend? Even if I find anyone right now, I only hope that person can be understanding. Not many can.
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Yes… that much has been happening. Hence, I do need some strength right now to endure all these on-goings around me.
I was told that, you need roughly 3 years to really set a base and focus and be successful in business.
3 years! Gosh…
God! Help me!
Effort
Feb 28th
Many things in life, we all need to put in the effort to grab it all.
We want so many things, but most of the time, we want it to be achieved easily.
Often at times, I will be disappointed with the result of my own decision. Given that I’ve put in effort.
Few times, before I even put in the effort, I was disappointed.
Once, I put in so much effort, it was beyond disappointment.
Now that I want to put in effort, it feels that there wasn’t any heed to my effort.
Then, when I stop putting effort, they all say I am cold and I am being ignorant, being called names and many other things beyond anyone’s imagination.
Such are the beauties of life that we human have to endure.
These feelings are just… so bleh.
Tell me… is there any real solution at all? None I suppose.
#1111 – Just a little update here and there
Feb 24th
This is my post number 1111. Yes, it’s 1111th post now already! Wheee!!
So, well, I am just gonna update a little bit here and there.
Over a month ago, I’ve been going all crazy trying to setup a new business venture which has finally came to a realization and so far, it has been great. It is going to be a partnership and in His will, I do hope that it will all turn out fine.
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Some say it is not easy to run your own business and I can truly attest to that. So much headache, but it is a headache worth having. I was told about it being the similar to “compounding interest”. True in a way.
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CNY is over and it has to be one of the shortest and not much of a fun in my most honest opinion. I didn’t have much time to really enjoy plus work is really driving me up the wall! Haha…
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I am like a born workaholic and it is all in my blood and I can go on and on till I run flat. That’s when I will go MIA and then I will be usually back in action again.
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Financially is also another burden. I had some misfortune here and there, most of it is because of my small mistakes in dealing with customers which ends up with huge losses. Well, quite a substantial one but, glad that I can recover them by mid year as projected.
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Other than that, I don’t think I will be doing much of blogging but small updates from time to time. Hope to find more time to get blog posts up.
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Life for me is pretty much mundane at the moment. It is all about work. I think you ought to just hit me already. I was told that I will end up single for my life and not finding the right soul mate if I keep on being such a workaholic as I am right now. Haha…
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Okay, I’ve got nothing much to talk about now. Here is one picture that I like right now. My showroom.
Talk soon…
The Key
Dec 31st
There is only one person who holds “The Key”.
Someone who has always been there for me.
That person may not even know that he is holding “The Key”.
Ask me not for “The Key” as all you have to do is find it.
Mr. Wanton
Dec 30th
Started 2 days ago and because I caught cold in an air conditioned room after I bath…
So yeah… I am on medication and I got them, Telfast D by Sanofi Aventis for the flu and Brufen by Abbott for the throat inflamation.
So there goes New Year’s Eve and probably big Two-Six celebration.
Oh wells, NYE is a goner anyways, oh nvm…
Used to…
Dec 29th
I used to be told of where and what…
Not anymore now…
I don’t want to be privy too, but heart wants too…
It’s just a little bit different now…
A little bit…
Just, maybe I need to get use to this now…
I Destroyed It All
Dec 24th
Everything…
Because I am stubborn…
Because I am stupid…
Because I want to be selfish…
Because I don’t want to lose it all…
Because of me basically…
December every year has never been nice to me…
I’ll just sit back and just wait till 1st January…
It’s called judgment day…
Enjoy life while you all can, I don’t think I can hold on as much as I want to…
Haha… Life… Colourful isn’t it?
