26th September, 2006
It’s My Life
So much drama in one week. Forget the Ramadan programs, come see my work life! One of the senior managers is leaving and all hell is breaking loose. All the rumors, all the predictions on what’s going to happen next, all the drama.
People come, people go, life goes on, roll with the punches. Any more cliche lines you’d like for me to add?I’m so amused at how people love to come up with stories and make up their own soap opera. Today one of my staff members came and told me ‘we heard you’ve been upset the last couple days cuz of xyz and that’s why you’ve been spending more time in your office than usual.’
Umm, last couple days = since the beginning of Ramadan! I’m tired, I’m perserving energy, I don’t go to the kitchen since we’re fasting, AND working 5 hour days means you really need to buckle down to get things done. BUT if you want to come up with your own interpretation, be my guest. I’m not gonna stop you from your fun and enjoyment. Please excuse me from partaking in the games though. Keep me out of it!
When will people just grow up? When will they just mind their own business? It’s Ramadan for Heaven’s sake. Do something more productive with your time folks! (Reminds me of June’s post, and our vow to CTC!)
*stepping off the soap dish*
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24th September, 2006
Reminders
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
“وَاسْتَعِينُواْ بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلاَةِ وَإِنَّهَا لَكَبِيرَةٌ إِلاَّ عَلَى الْخَاشِعِينَ”
“يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ اسْتَعِينُواْ بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلاَةِ إِنَّ اللّهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ”
صدق الله العظيم
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24th September, 2006
Road Rage
To begin with, driving during rush hour traffic is not recommended. Now add to it Ramadan, and I’m not sure what happens to people. Someone please explain this to me!
It’s the first official working day of Ramadan (the holy month of peace and restraint!) and people already have a bad case of road rage?! This morning I almost got sandwiched between 2 cars because the one car to my right (entering from an exit) decided that he doesn’t want to yield to on coming traffic (me), while the guy to my left decided to continue going at the exact same speed at me, while the guy behind me was not about to slow down. My only option was to floor it.
Seriously, people, SERIOUSLY?!
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22nd September, 2006
Free Falling
It was something I always wanted to do. Something I thought I’d never have the guts to do. So when the opportunity presented itself, I got in touch with the chicken in me!!For 24 hours I contemplated the point of doing it. Why? Why jump out of a perfectly operational plane? When I got to the site, I looked around and continued asking myself the same questions. The odd thing is, it was like I was a zombie. I was moving, walking, talking, without really thinking.
I was presented with a waiver that pretty much said that if I die, or sustain any serious injuries, EVEN if it’s due to negligence, that I (or my next of kin) will not sue. I actually signed!
As I walked towards the plane, the question marks increased in my head. As we elevated to 15,000 feet, I pretended to be fine - yet my brain was on freeze! As I yelled, ‘no no no, it’s ok I changed my mind’, I was ignored and pushed out of the plane.
I was falling to the ground at a speed of 130 mph! For a fraction of a second, I think my heart stopped. Then, adrenaline kicked in! The wind was slapping my face and I couldn’t stop smiling (just like those guys in the pic!).
At about 5,000 feet, I pulled the cord and got yanked back. Suddenly, all that loud noise stopped. It was the most peaceful and serene feeling ever. I felt like a bird slowly gliding towards the earth.
The landing wasn’t that smooth, but the minute I stood up, my whole body was shaking. What a rush!!!
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21st September, 2006
Seriously?!
My current favorite word is “Seriously”. It’s great. It’s perfect for all occassions! I love it!“You look great today!” “*blushing* Seriously?”
You’re going 120 kph and an idiot pulls out in front of u going 65 kph. You yell, “SERIOUSLY??? I mean, SERIOUSLY?!!“
What’s your current favorite word?
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