PARTING WAYS

We parted with much sadness and heavy hearts. I never thought that I could be engulfed with sadness when I had to say goodbye. Tears welled up in my eyes when the moment arrived... I drove off praying ,she will find someone who loves her more and much more. I stroked her and wish her happiness

She was with us through rough moment and never once she complained. She stood quietly with remarkable loyalty . She rides the stormy times with such silent strength that awed me to the max.

I couldnt but help making references to those who have 2 wives.
The younger ,stunning , more elegant one betrayed us when we were facing challenges in our lives. She was more expensive and costlier to maintain and never fails to attract attention and praises from onlookers. We beamed everytime. Hey that didnt help when she decided to " give up " despite the love and attention that was showered on her.

We didnt stop her . Please leave.

We continued our lives with Hondue ( I call her) . Hondue was simpler , no frils , no long gaze , no second look from onlookers hahaha.
But most importantly she was a great partner that's commmited till the end.
Isnt that what relationship is all about.

Thank you for being there !Sayonara hondue ! We always will love you.

Mt EVEREST

I was enjoying the picturesque view of Marina sands while having a truly sinful desserts at Equinox when I began to reflect what was said by my VP in the morning , here are the opportunities for change . I think that ideas are the nutrients for innovations. You cant improve anything much without them. In this innovation race , organisations with many good ideas at the cuting edge of innovations.

Specaking of ideas , i must say that the highlights of the Strategy Meeting for me , was the evening event at Bali Village with Mr Khoo Swee Chiow. One of Asia's leading adventurers, of how will power and perseverance can take you to the top and your dreams a reality.
His list of achievements :-
1998 - Mt Everest
1990 South Pole
2000 & Summits
2001 - Shishapangma without oxygen
2002 – North Pole
2003 – Cycling Singapore-Beijing
2004 – Swimming Straits of Malacca
2005 – World’s Longest Scuba Dive
2006 – Mt Everest
2007 – World’s Longest Journey on Skates
Starting from end of this year, he plans to run 70 marathons , around the world in the next 12 months.

Some people ask , why do we have him to speak .......
my personal answers , when we think that we have already accomplished just about all that we can accomplished or that when we feel that some factors are beyond our control , company policy , missing technology, lack of resources all, of those that's blocking performance improvement , We must recognise that such self limiting ideas are universal. A creative vision can be a source of inspirations and that's what the evening is all about !!! Get a creative Vision!!

WALK THE TALK

DON’T JUDGE THE DOCTOR BY HIS WEIGHT... FORUM dd 15th Jul 2010

Interesting topic that I read about in today’s paper. The remark jolted my memory , immediately my mind zoomed in to an incident some month back at the doctor’s office ( nutrinionist I mean ) . I was there because my daughter has to see her for weight management issues. Nevermind that , I think my daughther is doing well in that area cos she’s watching what she eats & when she eats and the rest. Well of course always room for improvement there…..So girl continue doing the god job , so proud of you !

Ok, lets continue ….so I walked in with my daugther and then , I was startled by the unexpected figure of both the doctor and the nurse . Who said I was looking for Noami Campbell’s figure?? I was not!! I am realistic !!
But I saw was not exactly the image I had in mind. Both nutrinionist and the nurse were equally overweight!! Talk to me about weight management !! … Errrrr before that , should we trade places, first then maybe some credential there haha.

Throughout the session , I am having such conflict in my mind , why don’t you put into practiCe what you preach ?? What’s wrong with the advice , is it not working for you ?? Is this diet a good programme a balanced programme , an effective program ?? Can we do this actually or is just a good powerpoint presentation ???
If the ideas you are promoting are congruent with your core beliefs and values, these actions will come easily, too. Model the behavior / change you want to see from others. There is nothing more powerful for children than observing the “PE teachers/ nutrinionist ” do the actions or behaviors they are requesting from others. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Become the change you wish to see in the world." And, it will happen

MY AGENDA IN STRATEGY MEETING......

Typically , strategy meeting is always held out of office location , a retreat !!! Great ! I am soo looking foward to this coming strategy meeting end of this month held in Swissotel the Stamford ???? Wonder why i am so excited???

Of course I am excited about information too ,( dont get me wrong ) performance management , balanced scorecard , strategy maps , blah blah blah . The business climate is better now but well all of us are aware we are heading into the world characterised by big event , big forces & massive storms . Talk abt big event , I am going to attend an information session in Shanghai early August and will take the opportunity to extend a day to visit the EXPO , that's huge huh ! Will upload a photo taken there
Anyway back to the meeting , I guess , this meeting is not going to be all woe and trouble......

We had received the agenda for the meeting , that should structure my day however I cannot help but have some vivid memories flashing infront me about this hotel.It was so many years back, a special date , it was my anniversary . My dear husband arranged a surprise date for me! I was simply elated over dinner at Equinox and a romantic nite there . It was one of the wonderful memories that last forever , still smiling & grinning while typing . And so and I am just wondering how much will I get out of this coming meeting . Maybe my mind will sabotage me with those memories ... afterall I can recall very clearly how the evening went ! ( looking high & lows for the photos)

So what will my agenda be ???

LEADING FROM THE FRONT ............

SMRT CEO made headlines when , all MRT commuters are making beeline everyday of the week , just to get onboard the crowded trains. In her recent interviews , her remarks on current situation of overcrowded trains led many Singaporeans dismayed.

I say , its a piece of ' disinterested advice 'when she said 'people can board the train - its whether they choose to or not". From the tone of what she stated , and just as important , what she did not say , I really could shake my angry finger at her for her rude and uncaring attitude.
I wonder what are , our choices really? One packed train......, another packed train ......another packed train........and another packed train ????

That raised another question , What experience does she really have with the peak hour trains? I had taken a train at 10pm and was left wondering , how could it still be crowded at that hour. Apparently , someone is not doing her job right.

Ms Saw, I suggest that you make time to experience the peak hour rush and let see , if " we've yet to push people into the train "

Interesting observation .......

IT's ALL IN THE BALANCE .....

http://cyberita.asia1.com.sg/mrencana/story/0,6879,167836,00.html?

What the FISH!!!!!!

Recently a restaurant Feng Shui inn , in RWS made headlines when they charged SGD1224 for a fish dish. What the fish!!!! Would I have flipped if I were the customer ???? Well for one. I had always trained myself to make informed decision.....whatever the matter is. In this case , if the waiter hadnt told me of the price , I would have tactfully asked . For sure i wouldnt open my mouth with "How much is it??" Probably I would start with , where the fish is from , reared , farmed and well a little bit more about the 'origin' of the fish , & in the end ask ,how much it will cost me ? I would think that, in that kind of high end restaurant , some one better know more about the fish than me!

But Intan ...... asking questions like that , would make you look like "out of the league" cheapen oneself ??? HUH!!!"

Ok , what are my options , ASK or ASSUME
When i ask , i get facts , when I assume , I make an ass of u and me
So of course i would ASK !!

Guess , its in not in asking that makes one ' out of the league', its in the ' Assume" that makes one one an ass !! Just my thought .....

Well will I continue to ask for prices , or will I assume , you guess ????? :):)