Touching...

Heard this on radio last week....

A Japanese mother lost her son in a shopping centre and was frantically awaiting for his news at the information counter. Moments later, someone tugged her t-shirt. She turned around and saw her son. Instantly she cried out, "Son!"

For a long while, she hugged her son tightly with tears welling up in her eyes. Her son was also crying at her arms. She then pulled her son to one corner..... guess what she told her son?

No she didn't scold him as many parents would do.

"Mommy would never let go of your hands again." That's all she said.

Heart-warming isn't it?

Mission week

Editing Ms C's letter will be my mission for the week.

History has repeated itself

Memories of my previous male boss -- an authority and control freak flooded my mind after reading this email sent by Ms C.:

Before we ascertain as to whether to support them as the official publication, I would like you to find out the following and discuss the terms of exchange:

Conference
1) expected turnout of this conference
2) track record of this conference
3) profile of attendee
4) size of circulation of the marketing brochure

As part of any barter, we will also like the following terms to be included:
1) table-top display and/or brochure insert
2) contact list of participants

In return, we will not include the use of xx mailing list as part of exchange. Let me know your findings and outcome of your discussion.

How can I put across to Ms C. I'm not an entry level worker?
The higher you go, the less you know.

Fatigue...

I was trying to edit this tagline this afternoon...
Keeps Your Pulse on Tax Planning and Financial Reporting Updates and Compliance

Now I know why I feel so tired these 2 weeks. It's work stress resulting from crap english written by my new boss, Ms C.

Poor grammar with limited range of vocabulary.

How can I survive another week?

It's hard to say goodbye

Today is my boss's last day. She was unfairly dismissed last friday.

I feel angry at the management for playing their game of politics
And a little guilty for my little tantrums, dark moods, frustrations and complaints.

I wish I can do more while you were still here.

Thank you for...
Your patience,
Your shields and shelters,
Your openness to ideas,
Allowing great autonomy and
Building my confidence.

Thank you boss for the rewarding two years.