reflect

I've had the busiest work week. There was a shortage of manpower too. My colleagues took turns to be excused from work for four days. I'd help the counters in the mornings and rush to finish up my own work after lunch. Thank God, Hiddy would hear me out during my lunch breaks. I'd feel a whole lot better after our short conversations. Alas, me knocking off late seems to be the highlight of this week. There were two meetings in the week which ended nearly 10pm. I wish I'd make time to run. The only time I do so, was run in my dreams! However, sleep seemed shorter as the days went by. I was so drained. I'd to remind myself to take deep breaths and it's still 24 hours a day no matter how I rush!


An unexpected incident on Wednesday left me stuck in the office till 11pm. As if having to work a 12-hour shift that day, wasn't enough?! My colleagues simply walked out when the system died on us. I realize I didn't mind being left on my own. I waited for the computer to reboot and attempt to do another balancing. I needed technical assistance. Within minutes, someone from the technical support came. He saw the alert and since he was nearby, he dropped by! I was so thankful. He is cute, tall, speaks proper English and the wedding band on his finger spells NO FLIRTING! I was just joking. I was really tired and all I wanted to do was go home and be in bed soonest. Somehow the error wasn't easily rectified, his colleague had to assist. The two men were thoughtful. They waited for me to lock the office. In my service, that was the first I knocked off so late. I appreciate the fact that help came fast. God was watching out for me.


Through the challenges, I learn to manage. It gets better everyday. Reflection makes a happier me. I'm grateful for the blessed week. Today, after a debrief for the meetings I thanked the ladies at work for their kind understanding and cooperation. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Often we'd get upset with things which do not live up to our expectations. Thus we'd remember to look at the bigger picture. We will see that we can never change anyone else but us. On my part, I'll try to be a better assistant manager. I'd see my improvements. Hopefully, someday my colleagues will be motivated. For a change. we left the office together. I walked away with the experience. It feels a lil more grown-up! I'd think of it as a good sign. God loves. I feel loved. ;)