Tidak Apa Attitude

Years back when I just joined the workforce and was still young and naive,or rather stupid and dumb, I attended a management course,which was organised by my company then, in order to let us break the ice,the instructor wants everyone of us to said something we like about ourselves, some of my course mates talk about their beautiful eyes, some about their fantastic flawless character,when it comes to my turn, I was not sure what to say, after all, i don't really think there is anything that I like about myself, so...in the moment of panic ,I blurted out that I like myself being a carefree person, and suddenly everyone looked at me -Shocked!As if I am some alien who just joined their planet.The instructor then turned to me and said,'So, you mean you like your tidak apa attitude???'Throughout the course,it has been mentioned on and on, and everyone just turn to me whenever the instructor mentioned the word 'Tidak Apa'!

After all these years,I still hold on to the idea that one day if I ever see this instructor again I am going to beat him up and make him apologise to me in the newspaper for not respecting my preference and liking.

Well, being 'Tidak Apa', has surely caused me much embarrassment, but it also helped me look at setbacks and disappointment differently in life.When faced with situations, those who worried too much or care too much will either freaked out or got too stressed up and failed to handle any situation, and it was those Tidak Apa who strolled down calmly and settle the issue without thinking much of it!

Once, when I just got promoted, along with my dear friend Lily,both of us have to lead a team of 8 nutcase who are either, lazy, careless or simply stupid.In that tensed moment, where the work needs to be done, Lily got very worried and start to panic, and later loose her cool, at that moment, I have to calmed her down and at the same time, handle the 8 crazy fellows and get the job done on time. Later when we talked about it, she was amazed on how I could managed all these in such a cool manner.Well, to be honest, it is not because I am more capable or smarter than her, in fact it was the other way round, but it was because, I don't think much of it and did not realised the urgency in it, so I just take it as a normal task without stressing myself up. Thanks to my Tidak Apa attitude!

The awkward months of pregnancy

The already plump figure becomes even more out of shape, the clothes that you just bought last month, that is still hanging in the wardrobe along with the price tag,that you are waiting for that special occasion to show off seems to be a little too small now.Well, face it... that is just the beginning of pregnancy,there is more to come,this is the time when people look at you...thinking,err...is she pregnant or just being fat!

Soo....when is the time to wear maternity clothes???One friend told me, she doesn't have to wear it at all,the other told me, she start to wear it when she wants the whole world to know she is pregnant.There are some who try to hide their pregnancy, until the 12 weeks, according to them, they do not want to cause disappointment in case there are some misfortune during that unstable months.

Recently, I have read about this article in the papers about pregnant ladies complaining that they were not offered seats in public transport.
Well,I have came across many occasions in the public transport trying to be courteous,offered seats to some lady who look like they are pregnant,but actually they are not, you know what I mean?I am sure you have seen some of them!So...the real pregnant mums please don't blame us if you have to stand throughout the journey in the bus,we don't know who is the real one and don't want to offend the wrong one!soo...we just pretend to sleep when we see you board the bus!

Pay to play

Recently,I have spoken to a few parents,who send their toddlers to attend classes.. believed to make them smarter then their counterparts.Well,is not that I have anything against it,but the fees that they have to pay is shocking...and activities carried out in these classes are even more alarming.I have attended one with my son recently,like any parent,I also longed for my son to be the creme de la creme, so, convinced by my mum,both of us went excitedly,(a parent are require to participate with a child) the class starts with shaking and rocking my son from left to right and right to left then followed by both of us crawling side by side,all this seems too familiar...when we were kids,our parents always play this kind of game with us unconsciously,not knowing that it will some how benefit us in our future development,but look at today's parents,we pay few hundreds or even thousands,just to do this simple task with our children under supervision.
Hey parents...talking about creativity???Lets get back to basics!

Interview

This is my first time interviewing people.....wow...the feeling is just great,previously,I am always in front of the desk,now I can be behind the desk,(thanks to my boss,who was not in town)you know how its like???eheheh...that means,you get to meet nervous,timid,arrogant,over confident,and some even a little crazy people who try real hard to please you to get the job.Well...I also see bit and pieces of myself in all of them.Some come well groomed,some come without combing their hair and expect to get the job!Hmmm....I guess my boss's intention of letting me carry out the interview is like placing a mirror in front of me,checking on my own reflection,what kind of people you like to work with???