Part 4: Perfect Day
It’s so cliche, but it’s true “There’s a rainbow after every storm”
I was happy at work these 2 days. Well Thursday doesn’t really count as work because I was in a training course. But I was happy I got to practiced things that I learn and something new.
Did this DISC training. It’s a personality test and guess what I’m a D.I. personality (Dominant, Direct and Influential, Inspiring). People with D level as high as me is like 5% of human population. Lol. I absolutely love being unique, as in weird. It was a fun learning experience. It took my mind off a lot of things.
During the breaks I gracefully moved through the crowd, passing out my business card, promoting my company and what I do. That’s what I only get to do in the US (Here I mostly stare at my computer and program or design). I love being an entrepreneur, taking charge and all. So after that I emailed Elise to thank her for what she taught me. I may never be humble, but I know where I came from and I’m very down to earth in this sense.
Today is a great day. Not good, great. I got to do what I like, what I’m good at, and what I want to do in ONE day. I designed and learned some new techniques in the morning. I had IT meeting in the afternoon. I had welfare committee meeting later on. And I kicked ass at the end of the day.
First design. I’m finishing up things and errors seem to be disappearing. So it’s a GREAT sign. Finally my things can go to launch. I know things can get draggy at times, and I hate it, but since it’s Friday, I shall rest and let others rest a while.
IT meeting. I proved my expertise once again. I’m proud to be a 23 year old kid talking to a very experienced and wise IT consultant and still can carry on a conversation with him. At least he’s not super smart like Roy. But I proved myself. My client’s manager seems happy too. She’s willing to pay more for the time and the service I’m providing. So at least I’m making my time and effort worthwhile. What made me happy the most is the fact that my boss went up to talk to our chairman to appeal about my case. My boss is not the Elise case, always sharing and talking, but at least it’s comforting to know he’s standing up for his staff and company.
Lastly, I talked to my colleagues and my boss. Resolved a lot of conflict issue with my colleague, let her know where I stand. Then I went straight to my boss, with an agenda of course. I told him the way we are doing business is not sustainable, and personally it does not suit my style. I want change. I want to improve things. To my surprise he was very very supportive. He told me it will be hard, but he know I’m fearless (which I am). So we had a really really positive and fruitful discussion. Of course there will be a lot of things to do. But I’m ready for it. I also talked to my subordinate and taught him a few things. I don’t know much, but I teach him what I can. I want people to grow with me too.
Then I had dinner with Jean. I talked too much as usual. But we had a lot of laughs. She’s kinda stressed out so I was making funny jokes all the way. She’s one of the few women I respect. So well, more on her later.
I came home to call mommy. 74 minutes on the VOIP phone. She’s excited she’s coming over next week. I’m so excited too. I cant wait to see my family. I cant wait to make them laugh. Dad is so funny. He doesn’t want to spend my money so he forced Mom to go change Sing dollars with his salary. Of course I’ll discreetly pay for everything still. The money can go to my brother English lessons.
Then I talked to my friend in the US. Always love chatting with them. Guess what, I have more Abercrombie and Guess shirts coming from the US. Happified. I know for a Buddhist I’m terribly materialistic and superficial and cliche. But hey, I haven’t shopped in a really really long time. And if you can get a shirt at 50 bucks when it’s 200 bucks here, why not? And I really love these things. So shut up ok. I worked hard. I deserve to be rewarded.
So today is really a happy day. Happy Happy!!! Tomorrow will be even happier. I’m going for a beach picnic and then a night A Capella concert. Happy happy!!!
There’s a rainbow after every storm.