I have always wanted to buy a new digital camera of my own. Previously I have been using my sis's one which I have been putting up with its poor batt life, small screen size and limited functions cum capability. I aim to buy one of my own after I started working.
1.Few months ago, it has to happen that I was so lucky to win a secondhand Nikon camera at my company's luckydraw. I felt so destined to win it! Of so many ppl, of so many prizes, I have to be the one to win what I have wanted to buy initially. It seems to have granted me what I have always wanted. I should be thankful and happy. Yes of cos I am. However, I grow to learn that the camera that I have won cannot satisfy what I really really want due to its low megapixel and again the small screen size. Furthermore, the night mode doesnt produce the fantastic quality which I desire to see. Insofar, I do not have much sense of belonging towards the camera yet, probably knowing that it is secondhand and myself not being the one to have paid for and chosen it out of my own preference. As such, I have not grown a fond interest and ethusiasm towards taking photos with that camera as yet.
2. And it has to happen that recently, a SONY roadshow has to be set up right at my door step to tempt me to buy a new camera which I have been contemplating to! Not to forget the brochures which I have been receiving through mailbox and in between newspapers which have me spotted the camera that I would like to have. $399 with 2GB memory stick, casing, screen protector and mini tripod. 7.2 megapixel and 2.5inch screen size.
I am therefore so tied between giving in to my desire of my wants and being grateful and contented with what I have. My heart goes out to the lovely blue coloured camera with its wide screen size, high mega pixel and various screen modes that would allow greater flexibility. My mum asks me to go for it since I have financial ability now. My dad advises that I make do with what I have first until the current one goes haywire. Ha, a clear distinction in the thinking style between my mum and dad.
3. And just awhile ago, I went to read my horoscope in the newspaper. It reads: Learn to take care of what you have instead of continually seeking more. After all, how many people in the world lack what might consider mere necessities? Be grateful-and responsible-for your current status.
Damn! Such a remark so applicable to the dilemma which I am currently caught in.
Maybe I should learn to like what I have. The camera does give decent shots afterall. I still look reasonable in those pictures taken. If not, the fault should lies in my face and not the cam. Ha.
I still have some hours to decide before the last day of the promotional roadshow ends at 9pm tonight.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Ups & Downs
At certain periods,
I reali like and enjoy my job when I manage to bring hope and positive change to my clients' lives by being able to help them achieve financial independence. Recently my client thank me on the phone for helping him find the job that he is currently working now and he actually said that he loves his job! Oh man...I was exhilarated to hear this from him and it's my first time to hear ppl say such positive remarks about their job. You may wonder what is the job that I recommended him? It's merely a cleaner in a private school! I must congratulate him on his attitude instead. It is really his attitude that makes him who he wants to be. I am happy for him. I love self-motivating clients and it's who they are that gives me reassurance to what I am doing!
On other times,
I feel stressed out by my job when there seems to be 101 things to do by the end of each and every single day. Sending out reminder letters, meeting clients to disburse vouchers, writing reply letters to MP, making referrals to social agencies, writing social reports, doing data entry, calling employers to find job, contacting clients on HP to ask this and do that, entertaining incoming phone calls, attending walk-in clients without appointment, making home visits, doing HDB screening, changing recommendation details, doing follow-up sessions with existing clients etc. It is no surprise that every colleague has the experience of staying back late or coming in the weekends just to finish doing the never-ending cases.
But nothing is worse than when I need to handle difficult and demanding clients who refuse to budge and just expecting help from us without showing effort in helping themselves. I can't stand rude clients with poor attitude. With regards to such ppl, I admit I tend to forget about service excellance and often let my emotions rule over my head. Sometimes I can feel my blood boil with the attitude that they potray and I will reflect back the attitude that they deserve. To the extent that I want to elicit them to hit me if they dare and complain me to the press if they want. It's challenging and frustrating at the same time though to me its more of the latter. Hopefully, as times goes, I will know better on how to handle such people as I very much dread meeting unreasonable ones.
What is life if without all these perks and downs at work? Haa.... (cold laughter)
I reali like and enjoy my job when I manage to bring hope and positive change to my clients' lives by being able to help them achieve financial independence. Recently my client thank me on the phone for helping him find the job that he is currently working now and he actually said that he loves his job! Oh man...I was exhilarated to hear this from him and it's my first time to hear ppl say such positive remarks about their job. You may wonder what is the job that I recommended him? It's merely a cleaner in a private school! I must congratulate him on his attitude instead. It is really his attitude that makes him who he wants to be. I am happy for him. I love self-motivating clients and it's who they are that gives me reassurance to what I am doing!
On other times,
I feel stressed out by my job when there seems to be 101 things to do by the end of each and every single day. Sending out reminder letters, meeting clients to disburse vouchers, writing reply letters to MP, making referrals to social agencies, writing social reports, doing data entry, calling employers to find job, contacting clients on HP to ask this and do that, entertaining incoming phone calls, attending walk-in clients without appointment, making home visits, doing HDB screening, changing recommendation details, doing follow-up sessions with existing clients etc. It is no surprise that every colleague has the experience of staying back late or coming in the weekends just to finish doing the never-ending cases.
But nothing is worse than when I need to handle difficult and demanding clients who refuse to budge and just expecting help from us without showing effort in helping themselves. I can't stand rude clients with poor attitude. With regards to such ppl, I admit I tend to forget about service excellance and often let my emotions rule over my head. Sometimes I can feel my blood boil with the attitude that they potray and I will reflect back the attitude that they deserve. To the extent that I want to elicit them to hit me if they dare and complain me to the press if they want. It's challenging and frustrating at the same time though to me its more of the latter. Hopefully, as times goes, I will know better on how to handle such people as I very much dread meeting unreasonable ones.
What is life if without all these perks and downs at work? Haa.... (cold laughter)
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Picture browsing
I was bored and looking tru my pictures and I realize that its reali quite enjoyable to look back photos taken during outings or whatsoever meetings. I think we reali shld make it a point to take more photos whenever we meet up. I usually think its a chore to bring camera out and to remember to take photos can be something that usually slips off my mind...unless it is some special occassion or wat but to think abt it, why need to wait for special occassion then take pictures? Time waits for no man.
And it is even more fun to look at photos with some funny poses or equivalent to such. So ppl, we shall take photos whenever we are out next time ok. haha. Lala, yiling and shiying, you guys shld be scolded for always not wanting to take pics! Realize that not many pics of you guys in my album ah! So naughty. Next time will just anyhow take candid shots of u all!;p
Since I am so bored and in the mood of sharing, I shall just post some reali random photos taken before in the past. They may not be the most flattering pics I have chosen so if happen to catch any unflattering shots of urself, my apology pls...oppss. haha.
No time to sieve out other pics to post....so these will be just be the few for now.
And it is even more fun to look at photos with some funny poses or equivalent to such. So ppl, we shall take photos whenever we are out next time ok. haha. Lala, yiling and shiying, you guys shld be scolded for always not wanting to take pics! Realize that not many pics of you guys in my album ah! So naughty. Next time will just anyhow take candid shots of u all!;p
Since I am so bored and in the mood of sharing, I shall just post some reali random photos taken before in the past. They may not be the most flattering pics I have chosen so if happen to catch any unflattering shots of urself, my apology pls...oppss. haha.
No time to sieve out other pics to post....so these will be just be the few for now.
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