Take something for granted

I've hosted a girl in the last weekend in my house. I thought it would be a nice experience hosting her, because her profile showed that she is a gentle, nice and sensitive girl. But it turned out to be not so pleasant as I thought.

She is nice, gentle and sensitive anyway. But the problem was that I didn't find the close feeling with her. I don't know why. Is it bcz she is too young for having many stories to tell? No, I can easily talk and guide younger people around me, or listen to their thoughts and feelings. Is it bcz she cold and not friendly? No, she is friendly enough, and also sensitive like any other girl.

So what is the problem? Finally I figured out the thing. This girl has been traveled around the world. And anywhere on the world, she receives free housing, free food, welcoming, and companion. Because she has met so many good and friendly people on her way, she thinks it's obviously that they are friendly, and they should be so. She didn't recognize the effort people made to please her - their guest. And just on the way she only take and not give anything. That's what I don't like about her. English has a very good idiom abt this: Take something for granted.

I felt a little bit not pleased during her stay because she didn't make me feel the warm-hearted feeling, or a thankful attitude toward her hosts. Then I think about myself. Do I take something for granted? Do I take my parents' care on me for granted? Do I take my friends' friendship for granted? Do I take my current house, my daily food, or what I have received on this earth for granted. If I do, I should not from this moment. After thinking so, I immediately called my mom and expressed my love on her. I sent sms to my friends just to say hi. I said thanks to god and people that gave me good things in my life.

Don't never take sthg for granted, Rosie. Be thankful to all the good and bad things you experienced.

Your wish is my command

There is a cartoon movie that is well-known by children and adults around the world: Aladdin and the magic lamp. Everyone who knows the film remembers the scene when Aladdin rubs his lamp, the big genie will appear with the smoke around and say the familiar sentence: "Your wish is my command", the same from time to time. This one many know.

But there is a fact that many may not know. That is there's a Genie for everyone of us. A Genie that every time we need, he will also appear (without the smoke around) and say: "Your wish is my command, your wish is my command."

Who is able to fulfill all your wishes, who is capable to do all the things you want, who can make your dreams come true? That Genie is noone else but YOURSELF.

You only have one life to live. You will one day leave this life. You, and you alone are the only one in charge of this life until that day comes. So LIVE YOUR LIFE, Rosie.

6th Oct 2011.

Be a good friend of yourself

I've went to a pagoda lately, a Big Buddha statue and many other small statues.
I picked up a foretell stick. Number 21 and it states: "Like a flower blossoming under the angry sun, but remains sweet and pretty. Be patient and strong. Good result will come in the near future"
I didn't believe much. But when return back to work, I realized how hard the situation is now.
I tried hard to complete my new job, which is totally new to me. But the boss didn't appreciate much.
I felt discouraged, felt unable, felt depressed and all.
But need to trust myself now. And love myself currently.

Rosie, whatever people think abt you, whatever people talk abt you or how they look at you, keep believe in yourself. Being a good friend of you, and keep more and more energy to go forward. Because if you don't love you, if you don't believe in you, noone will. Because, many other challenges are still ahead. Keep being strong and positive, whatever life pulls and pushes you, you will remain calm and happy, like a quiet pure lake.

04 - Oct 2011.

It's time for a change

Things are new and challenging. Boss doesn't think you are capable. So here are things to do
- Pay much attention into each detail of the task. It can be an important thing afterward.
- Be flexible. And realise the status asap to find the solution.
- Focus on the result, and the efficiency of the job. Not to focus on what I did.

Bosses won't care how how we'll do it. They will only care how is the result.
Try your best Rosie, you can do it and be an expert in Intel trade. Show them what you have.