Why meet you when you can't solve problems?

On Friday, my superior from the higher management held a casual meeting with junior employees of the organisation. This meeting was held to allow the management to engage the hearts of the people, an effect of the cardinal. In this session, the junior employees are allowed to raise some concerns in the present working environment and ideas to help the current organisation.

I had quite a number of concerns which I think he will not be able to solve. Problems that involved the welfare and training of the people. These administraton matters were snubbed off when someone raised his concerns on them. I also believed that he is not the right person to provide me with the answers. Next, a senior employee was leading and guiding us to the wrong path during this meeting. I was quite disappointed with some comments he made. Comments which should not be shared especially with the juniors. I understand that he was trying to help but he ended up leading the wrong example.

This session ended up being inconclusive. Nothing important was shared and simply a waste of time. Is this carried out because it is just part of the program or they seriously wanted to engage the heart of the employees? Why meet up when you can't solve my problems? Pretty upset.

P.S. Will you grow an apple tree for 8 years that will bear bigger apples which can earn you $15 more a day?

Appreciated by Americans.. Touched

Sept 11, Saturday, many have the memories of what happened 8 years ago to the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington DC. 3 commercial planes clashed into the three buildings causing numerous death and damages. This sparked the anti terrorism war to start in the Middle East, a trillion dollar war which has yet to end.

On the same day in Mountain Home, we celebrated the Air Force Appreciation Day. It was a day when the people of United States shows their gratitude and appreciation to the men and women in service of the military. It was my first time participating such event and am very proud to be a military serviceman. Never have I had such an experience whereby the crowds waved, smiled and thanked you for your service. A gesture Singapore is lacking of. It outstanding and awesome. The sacrifices of the servicemen and women were acknowledged.

The walk could have been a short one but definitely an enjoyable one. I believed I am the few Singaporean serviceman to experience such wonderful festival. I'm touched and would like to thank those people who appreciate our service.

P.S. The interests of the country needs to be protected by its military force.

Quit Playin' Games with My Heart

Last week was one of the most relaxing week in work. Definitely there were some jobs but it was enjoyable. It was probably my home trip nears which set my spirit high. Besides, there was a long weekend which means there are only four working days for two weeks! Awesome! It's a wonderful time to take a break and relax. Saturday, I went fishing with my friends. (Well, I didn't fish as I find it cruel). In the evening, went to have steamboat at my superior's house and played some Poker. The next two days, was even more relaxing.

It was work again yesterday but without any Monday blues. I was driving my way to the gym when I heard this song by Backstreet Boys, ''Quit Playin' Games with My Heart''. It was a song I used to listen and sing with my Sis back in the late 90s. All the past memories flashed past. Missed those care free days as a student. All we need to do is to study and make sure we passed our tests and exams. A month holiday was what we looked forward to. There would be either a trip to Genting or playing games with our neighbours.

Time flies as we are grown ups now. The most tedious stage of life as we learnt how to survive in the society. A stage of life whereby we learnt how to set up our own family. Nothing can be done to go back to the past. I could only see far and plan ahead for a better life.

P.S. Those were the days...