When I decided to move from the family business unit, I never knew what I was intended for. Previously, I had been so sheltered within the boundaries of the familiar work place where I spent most of my years growing up, running around and hiding in various spots for adventure. As the years have moved, so have I, growing up to become a man in finding himself. I thought I could find myself closest to home. Well, I guess not….

My time at Sara Lee has been nothing but afresh and alive. Everyday, I learn something, everyday, I learn something new about someone. I learn something about myself even when I least expect it. I’m glad I prayed about my move and made the step in God’s timing and the comfort and peace that He’s given me.

If I was still working with my dad, I wouldn’t have been able to do this:-

1. Meet a bunch of fun, alive n young kicking group of people that somewhat tickles me daily. Our respective antics has been some form of soothing therapy for me.

2. Actually do some realy corporate work and earn my own money, like fresh thousands. Oh, the joy of a black carbon copy pay slip and careful tearing and peeling of the the opening numbers.

3. Attended various seminars and workshops, more to come I’m sure.

4. Visit different event and media launches of which I have covered TV3 and Astro so far. The best bit, they provide makan. Kalau macam ini…best la untuk saya.

5. The chance to learn that Brylcreem isn’t an old man’s brand….anymore. It’s going through such a paradigm shift that I’m personally excited to be a part of.

6. A manager that I report to that exudes a simply down to earth personality, and is extremely considerate and understanding to my role, therefore teaching me much. His door is always open, so is his stomach….foodie passionato indeed!

7. A chance to buy nasi lemak for the marketing team simply because I know that a little goes a long way, and it’s nice to see a smile on everyone just because of a lil’ suprise.

8. Attending a SaraLee-Agency get together of food and drinks night that proved to be really fun!

9. Getting a chance to dress up as a zombified meat butcher for an annual dinner party and get my foot in to win some pocket money

10. An opportunity to see what marketing is like by handling various campaigns and events.

11. There is an active CF over here, I can’t believe it…what are the chances for comfort encouragement.

I guess it is best now to furnish this entry with pictures…enjoy

Sara Lee & Agency at TSB

Sara Lee Annual Dinner and Dance ‘06 – Fun Fright at PJ Hilton

It’s time to be potent again. Crunch time! I will get there…because I am.

Celebrex.
Arcoxia.
2 injections.
Heaps of physio sessions.
What next?

It’s really quite depressing thinking about it. Celebrex and Arcoxia are painkillers. The injections were administered after Mr Cele and Miss Arco wasn’t working. Sigh. The shoulder doesn’t seem to be settling, and till it does, I really can’t do anything.

I can’t lift. I can’t carry. The only thing I must and can do every morning is pop a pill and swing my arms on a medicine ball. Heck, even the way I sleep is now under observation. Lie flat on the back, placing pillows under the thigh and both respective arms, resting on the wrist.

I feel like crap. I feel annoyed at times.

Dr Thanth. I see her 3 times a week.
Dr Gan. I see him once every fortnight.
Who needs a relationship when you’re that commited!

Both of you are my only hope to full recovery.
Pray for them, for wisdom and knowledge as they treat my case.
Pray for me, that I may have patience and not be edgy over the matter.
Pray for insurance coverage, my monthly salary has been the slave to my shoulder.

I have no choice. Have to stay put and listen. Just needing a lil’ patience…

I wish I could write about something more interesting but this is the only grave concern happening in my life at the moment.

Of course, there’s work. I’ll save it for later.

You cannot believe the amount of spiritual lessons I’m getting out of this experience. Many facets that still dawns on me. The journey has been somehow a great teachable lesson to me.

One fine day, when I’m lifting weights again, throwing balls and playing tennis, smashing at badminton; I’ll share my thoughts on God and the effects of supraspinatus tendinitis in it’s unsettling temper.

I think a parallel reflection of this experience is the swelling in my life. I think there are certain heart issues that have yet to resolved, there’s still swelling. It has not settled. Don’t we all. As much as the medical world provides the attentice care and rehabilition, I think God provides the healing to our hearts.

Can’t say that I’ve been all too positive at the prayer club, with all that is going around me. I’m just wearing out like the overused shoulder.

Some of us resort to harmony treatment, if only there was the ’spiritual spa/massage’ to go to, well then again, we know it’s for the few hours. Spiritual high eh?

Now, in my case, I like to research, read the facts and get it right and works toward recovery. It took me 8 months to realize that for my shoulder and 25 years to catch a glimpse of faith.


P.U.S.H

I have never been a big fan of math. I simply love these interpretation Back at you, daddy-o!