On progress ...

Ever wonder why after sitting hours staring at your computer screen and trying to find a breakthrough at work, you end up getting no where. Well, that's happening to me.I am trying hard to finish an assignment at work. However, it is really getting to no-where. Making progress in bits and pieces and that really makes me feel frustrated. Like they say, I am not able to see the big picture. Dang it.

The past week has been really busy. Am painting my new place. Actually, nothing major on the painting, just small sections such as the side panel where I can diy and paint it by myself. Mind you, it's not an easy task. I had to lay low on the floor and paint the panels, trying to get the perfect line and perfect coverage. I guess the result is ok for diy. Certainly can do better as I get along with more practise.

The damage...back aches and shoulder aches.

Man...I am certainly out of shape and in need of some exercise.

CHeers.

Food for thought

The other day my colleague sent a me comment made by someone regarding work and career change. The comment goes like this. As a slave .. umm...employee I mean, we work to earn a living. Happiness is not from working but rather time and activities done with your friends and familiy. Happiness is derived from time outside your working hours.

Is that true? I guess it is true in someways. Work...salary...pays for the monthly bills and enjoyments.

But what really drives a person to go that extra mile at work? Is there no such thing? Maybe it's all in the state of mind, something like a Shangri-la or Eden (I can't remember the other fabled city where things are always perfect). When is work a career? Is work always just work ...

What drives you to excel?

Time, where art thou?

I had a great weekend. Almost great, minus some work related interruptions which kept me on my toes. But screw that for now. I'll take care of it on Monday. As usual, my body aches because of my rock climbing today. Darn, some people have all the luck or rather the physique. My other friends never did complained that their body aches after sporting activities. How come? While for me, the body aches only go away after a few days. Maybe I need to warm down. I can't be that bad.

Still, I am totally off-form. It's always like that especially when I need to be away due to project assignments. Worse when the gym is not available. Actually I didn't want to pay for the gym because the hotel which I was staying in has a gym which was operated privately. No way am I gonna pay for a gym in a hotel. So that explains the off-form thingy. Worse, lost quite a bit of weight. But actually, that is a good thing. I weigh less now. So less burden when climbing.

I guess, my climbing mental block has become worse. The fear factor is more now. And, I made a mistake today and let my partner fall. It wasn't that high, somewhere near the starting point of the climb. It was an indoor gym by the way. A lapse of concentration maybe but I know I was holding the rope tightly. So how the heck did that happen? Really need to be careful and alert. I guess I need confidence to overcome my mental block in climbing. Something like my stammering problem. More guts. But how do you overcome mental block?

Just do it! I guess that is the simplest. Remove fear from your thoughts. Focus on where you want to be. Keep in mind the possible complications, find an alternative or possible solutions to overcome the barriers. And get your arse moving. Trust yourself and your ability.

I really need more practice.

Haha..I might get a chance to play tennis again. Such a long time. And I didn't really pick up tennis last time. I was much better in badminton, mainly because I had my own gang to play with. Tennis would be nice. Found my old tennis racquet. Dusted it off. And I am back in business. All I need is a pair of tennis shoes.

At the end of the day, all these things which I enjoy needs the most important ingredient. Time. Time passes so quickly when you are enjoying yourself. Each minute is precious. Once lost it can never be recovered. And you what sux big time...as passes, the only thing you gain is ....age.

I am aging all right. Gotta really get back into shape. Jog maybe. Darn..I need jogging shoes. That means, I need a pair of tennis shoes and jogging shoes. Man..that's gonna be freaking expensive. Think I'll combine tennis and jogging. Run and play tennis. Hahaha...

Work is really taking up so much of my time. Haven't remove my wisdom tooth yet. Both of em. And I really remember what the dentist did previously. My gums were swollen because of my wisdom teeth. She just said as if it's a norm. Oh...it's ok. we can remove them now. No problem. I've been doing it all the time. Yea...I know she's the dentist. But i'm the one who is gonna feel the pain after that.

OK. Need to overcome that mental block. Cos I can't stand it anymore...my gums swelling and hurting like hell.

Cheers.