"Paranormal Activity" at 11.30am and "Sherlock Holmes" at 1.40pm was the original plan of an eventful and pleasant day for me.. I've been missing out on numerous sets of movies that I've planned to watch, always due to my work and study, and of cause, failure to find anyone to watch with me. But, that was not the case yesterday, as I had watched two movies with the "Fan Xu"... Anyway, the original plan was scrapped and jeopardized by the much-hatred-urban-city Syndrome = Traffic Jam... It took me more than double the time required, if it is not jam, to reach Mid-Valley.. Thus, we were late and had to adjust our plan to "Paranormal Activity" at 1.30pm and "Tooth Fairy" at 4.30pm...
Prior to the showing of "Paranormal Activity", we went to had our yummy-yummy lunch at Sushi King. We had a little chat after the lunch, and at 1.30pm, here we go, the "Paranormal Activity"~~ The movie adopted the documentary filming style and it made me super D.I.Z.Z.Y... apparently, i had to go to the W.C and, you know, there's only one way to soothe the dizzyness, that is to v*m*t... The movie is not that frightening but it did have a reasonable impact, especially if we imagine when we are sleeping and our blanket was flipped by an unknown force.
It was about 3p.m when the movie ends, another 1 and half hour before our next show begun... so, me and the "fan xu" decided to window-shop, which eventually, ends up that the "fan xu" bought a cloth.. The cloth WAS supposingly for her sister, but, you know gals, especially when they are obsessed with the cloth, the original idea was just wiped out completely~~ oh ya, i met with my Shy-Shy Jie while shopping... It's been quite a while that I met with her ler... I'm wondering when is she gonna get married leh??
At 4.30pm, we were sitting in the cinema and the show started... Apparently, the movie isn't that astonishing nor entertaining as I was expected... "Game Plan" seemed to me, a better movie that the tooth fairy.. we were both got tired and hungry even before the show was finished.. and we've decided to go for dinner as soon as possible after the movie finished~~
We went to Cheras to have a western style dinner, in which I introduced the famous Cheese Fondue (fountain, i supposed), to the "fan xu".. we ordered a set of Fondue Chicken and a set of Fish N' Chips.. but we regretted for being too greedy coz we both were so full and couldn't finish the food... FOr that reason, I would like to apologize to people who are suffering from hunger.. we've tried our very best to finish the food.. but we just couldn't do so... I sent "fan xu" back after the dinner and proceeded to my next agenda - Gathering with Primary SChoolmates..
The gathering was a merry one, as we havent met for about two months and we got plenty to talk about.. but, i was just too tired after all i've had in the noon, and so, I left earlier.. I must apologize to my frens for going home so early too~~ I'm looking forward to our next session ya~~ hope that i will not be that tired after all~~
Special thanks to Fan Xu for accompanying me for the day~~ and Special thanks to Sook May for organizing the meeting~~ ^^
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
One Minute Manager
I have just recently, to be exact, 5 minutes ago, finished reading a book entitled <> written by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. It is a book that I am asked to present, along with two of my coursemates, for one of my masters course, Management Theory and Practice. The book is recommended by our lovely lecturer, Prof. Bill, a visiting prof. from the George Washington University. A great man with great knowledge, and yet humble and enthusiastic, who is willing to spend his precious time in Malaysia to share his knowledge with us.
Coming back to the book again, it is a story of a young man who is keen to learn the best practice to be a GOOD manager. But he couldn't find any of the managers that he interviewed gave him satisfying answer. On a fortunate occasion, he managed to meet the "One Minute Manager" who runs one of the best organization in the country. To his suprise, he learnt that the Best way to be a successful manager is through the SIMPLEST method, that is to be an HONEST and SINCERE manager.
The One Minute Manager shared with the young man his precious and effective management secrets, which are the One Minute Goal, the One Minute Praising, and the One Minute Reprimand. The concept is simple, that is (1) to let the staffs know up front the goals that the manager is asking from the staffs, record them down in simple way and shall not be more than 250 words!, (2) to catch the staffs doing the RIGHT things and appraisals shall come immediately!, and finally (3) to reprimand the staff immediately, with the support of concrete facts, once any misbehaviour is spotted. Then deal with the MISBEHAVIOUR of the staff rather than the person!! To wrap up the reprimand, praisings must follow in order to let the staffs that the manager is not dealing with the PERSON and how much the manager care about the staffs.
The concepts seem simple, but it is hard to be practiced in real life. Is there any manager who is truly a ONE MINUTE MANAGER? The concepts are encouraging, but tend to be too simplyfied. Nevertheless, it is a good book that I would suggest to my friends. It doesn't take long to read, and I did it within 2 hrs. I am pretty sure that you will enjoy the book~~
p.s: taking masters and working simultaneously is tough~~
Coming back to the book again, it is a story of a young man who is keen to learn the best practice to be a GOOD manager. But he couldn't find any of the managers that he interviewed gave him satisfying answer. On a fortunate occasion, he managed to meet the "One Minute Manager" who runs one of the best organization in the country. To his suprise, he learnt that the Best way to be a successful manager is through the SIMPLEST method, that is to be an HONEST and SINCERE manager.
The One Minute Manager shared with the young man his precious and effective management secrets, which are the One Minute Goal, the One Minute Praising, and the One Minute Reprimand. The concept is simple, that is (1) to let the staffs know up front the goals that the manager is asking from the staffs, record them down in simple way and shall not be more than 250 words!, (2) to catch the staffs doing the RIGHT things and appraisals shall come immediately!, and finally (3) to reprimand the staff immediately, with the support of concrete facts, once any misbehaviour is spotted. Then deal with the MISBEHAVIOUR of the staff rather than the person!! To wrap up the reprimand, praisings must follow in order to let the staffs that the manager is not dealing with the PERSON and how much the manager care about the staffs.
The concepts seem simple, but it is hard to be practiced in real life. Is there any manager who is truly a ONE MINUTE MANAGER? The concepts are encouraging, but tend to be too simplyfied. Nevertheless, it is a good book that I would suggest to my friends. It doesn't take long to read, and I did it within 2 hrs. I am pretty sure that you will enjoy the book~~
p.s: taking masters and working simultaneously is tough~~
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Sentimental Year-End
The end of the year and early of the year is a period which has the most festive holidays. "Merry X'mas and Happy New Year" is the most mentioned greetings in the period spanning from, at least if not earlier, 24th Dec to 1st Jan. Everyone will be looking forward to spend the intimate time with their love ones, i.e. families, partners, friends and colleagues (though it is less likely that "colleagues" will be the popular choice).
On the other hand, looking into the calendar, it is not hard to find that Chinese New Year and Valentines Day are partnering with each other, at least for year 2010. Coincide with these two important dates is my birthday which is at the end of January.
It should be the most cherry and merry period for, barring from those who have to work during that period, most people. I am, however, never really have the luxury of enjoying that, at least not since 2007, happy moment. It would be harsh to say that I sufferred during that period given my faith as a Christian. Nevertheless, at least I feel that lonely and sadness were lurking around me after attending X'mas service. The sorry sense of loneliness and deep agony creep slowly into my saddened heart.
I felt that it is not appropriate to elaborate in detail on how that would happen. All I could say is that I have never got the chance to celebrate all the abovementioned, supposingly cherry and merry days, with the one and only person I love. At least, it is not on the eve nor the exact day of these dates. Seeing and hearing others celebrating reinforces the God-damn feeling that I do not like! (sorry for being rude here)
I thought all this could be solved, once and for all, when I finally decided to put a stop on all this non-sense. I thought, at least I tried, I would have a better mood to celebrate these important days this year. But, to no avail, the past memory keep haunting me occasionally. I have had a torrid time to get rid of it, and worst still, it is continuing.
In order to get rid of all these, I have decided to keep myself busy and occupy every possible free time with all sorts of things. I thought that further studying while working could be the best solution as it is tiring and will occupy almost 50% of my time, while the other is for resting (40%) and amusement (10%). I must admit, though sad to say, that I have lost my confident in getting involved in any relationship. At least, that seems to be current state of play in my mind. I am just not encouraged enough to take the 1st step, fearing that I would eventually end up in another bad relationship. So, I must say sorry to my admirers, though I doubt there is any, that I am just not available at the moment. Not least till I am encouraged and confident to step back into the business again.
p.s.: I have stopped updating my blog for quite some time because I just do not know what I should write. My writing inspiration has just left me in vain for the past half year. I would like to apologize to my friends and readers because I have failed to honour my promise.
On the other hand, looking into the calendar, it is not hard to find that Chinese New Year and Valentines Day are partnering with each other, at least for year 2010. Coincide with these two important dates is my birthday which is at the end of January.
It should be the most cherry and merry period for, barring from those who have to work during that period, most people. I am, however, never really have the luxury of enjoying that, at least not since 2007, happy moment. It would be harsh to say that I sufferred during that period given my faith as a Christian. Nevertheless, at least I feel that lonely and sadness were lurking around me after attending X'mas service. The sorry sense of loneliness and deep agony creep slowly into my saddened heart.
I felt that it is not appropriate to elaborate in detail on how that would happen. All I could say is that I have never got the chance to celebrate all the abovementioned, supposingly cherry and merry days, with the one and only person I love. At least, it is not on the eve nor the exact day of these dates. Seeing and hearing others celebrating reinforces the God-damn feeling that I do not like! (sorry for being rude here)
I thought all this could be solved, once and for all, when I finally decided to put a stop on all this non-sense. I thought, at least I tried, I would have a better mood to celebrate these important days this year. But, to no avail, the past memory keep haunting me occasionally. I have had a torrid time to get rid of it, and worst still, it is continuing.
In order to get rid of all these, I have decided to keep myself busy and occupy every possible free time with all sorts of things. I thought that further studying while working could be the best solution as it is tiring and will occupy almost 50% of my time, while the other is for resting (40%) and amusement (10%). I must admit, though sad to say, that I have lost my confident in getting involved in any relationship. At least, that seems to be current state of play in my mind. I am just not encouraged enough to take the 1st step, fearing that I would eventually end up in another bad relationship. So, I must say sorry to my admirers, though I doubt there is any, that I am just not available at the moment. Not least till I am encouraged and confident to step back into the business again.
p.s.: I have stopped updating my blog for quite some time because I just do not know what I should write. My writing inspiration has just left me in vain for the past half year. I would like to apologize to my friends and readers because I have failed to honour my promise.
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