Hello, 2022?

 Hello there,

It's definitely been a long time since I've last visited. To be honest, it barely crossed my mind that I had this created years ago. 

So it's the year 2022. How the world has changed drastically. Even after for two years, Covid was still pretty much the main reason why we're living how we are today. Face masks and social distancing. The idea of working from home (WFH) was no longer just talks, and it also contributed to the growth for digital marketing and food delivery.

So how I am doing? Well, in general things are still working fine. I'd still consider myself lucky having able to land a job and F&B isn't that bad in terms of pay but it requires much physical movement and mental having to deal with customer complaints and the various crisis that comes from time to time. However, I am glad to have able to strike off another wish off my bucket list - to work in a F&B establishment. It was truly an eye opening journey, and sadly, the business had so much potential to growth better than it is doing now, if the management was in a better state. Although I was very much the third in command, unfortunately, I was only merely sufficient to manage an outlet. 

And... hopefully I'll be able to get some things straightened out before I leave the team to management on their own. Training the new guys were really a pain in the ass, firstly the lacking of caliber and not to mention the patience required to withstand all the mistakes that a newbie could commit. And really, after a few incidents, age really does not determine the maturity of an individual. It shocked me how ignorant these people are and how to viewed their work responsibilities through rose-colored glasses. Of course, mainly contributed to the family upbringing. I'm sure I was like that once, but I am thankful for the sense of responsibility. Even though I wasn't the smartest one, but it was the drive to push me to where I am. Partially.

Recap 2018, Resolution 2019

Right. So it's the second half of November, the second last month of the year 2018. So what have I been doing with my 1.5 years after leaving the hotel industry?

July 2017 - April 2018: So-called helping my dad with his business, and without a proper education method and ways of doing things in the office, I felt it was difficult for me to absorb especially product knowledge.

May 2018 - Sept 2018: I was introduced to work at a jewelry shop catered to China tourists. Despite the negativity, it was a good opportunity to learn about the tourism industry and managed to do some networking with the tourist guides, even though I don't think I'd go back to being a tourist guide.

After that, it was all about job hunting, taking a rest, and working part time for a pharmacy company until they decided to take me in as a permanent staff. I'm really grateful for the opportunity. I guess it's true when you stay humble and not being picky, opportunity will come knocking at one's door. Maybe, this time it's my break from the hotel industry and shift into corporate.

Anyway, I've decided to throw it my annual resolution a bit earlier, but I still missing writing a diary.

1. Work hard to increase the revenue for the company, and hopefully I'll get my hands on the 6 months bonus for next year.

2. Save up some money to go on some impromptu holiday. If there's one.

3. Try not to rely on my credit card too much and quickly settle off the debts.

4. Hit the gym more often, or some exercise in the swimming pool since I can't swim. Hence, the word 'exercise'.

5. Finish 2 books by the end of 2019. At least whatever that is pending.

6. Perhaps to take a course on Digital Marketing to boost my skills and knowledge. Who thought I'd be getting a role relating to marketing?

7.  Take time to pick up my Japanese and German. Hopefully I'll be able to go for exams.

8. Maybe a boyfriend when the time is right? Hahahahahahaa

9. Cut off toxic friendships.

Ok, I guess that's it for now? Let's see how far I can go with my resolution.

Money Matters

Looking back at the years, I begin to ponder, if this is the life that I wanted.

Working hard only to get a pay that one could barely sustain through the month. Well, you could say it's still decent but with the commitments it's barely enough to make a living.

Not sure if life is worth living, but, I guess for now I'll just live one day at a time and figure how things are going to work out.

I've been thinking of getting two jobs, a day job and an evening one to make ends meet. Problem is, it's gonna be tough and I've to figure out if it's going to wear me out sooner than I expect. Working two jobs is tiring, and I need to have enough strength the next day to drive to work. Time is a factor. At the meantime, I can't risk the lives of others on the road because of my condition.

I've never like the idea of living past the age of 30-40. Why do I need to live that long? Perhaps this is a form of punishment far more cruel than reincarnating into an animal. We suffer because we know too much, unless you choose to forgive and let go, if not it's not surprising if it haunts us for the rest of our lives.

Anyway, I've digress a bit too far. I'll just have to give it a deeper thought once I'm through with all my trips for this month. Worrying everything under the sky is useless.

Yuu