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Apr 20, 2004
I finally got to meet my mentor from Enterprise. Her name is Brina and she works for the regional office as an accounting supervisor. She took me out to lunch. (It's the Enterprise culture. Free lunches if you work for enterprise.) We just hit it off. We both love traveling and value spending time with friends and loved ones.
This is a story that's going to make you girls aww...I awwed until my jaw was sore. She met her-now-husband of 5 years first day in High School. They dated for 8 years, including the time that she was away in Thailand teaching English for a year, and got married. Awww...How did they know??? My god, they dated for 4 years in high school, 4 years in college!!! It's giving me the chills. Aww..She is still so in love!!!!
Brina gave me a lot of suggestions and tips for work. I never realized that there are so many opportunities within Enterprise. If being a branch manager is not my thing, I can transfer to HR, training and development, accounting, and tons of other departments. I can even transfer to Europe!!! I realize that sales is not my thing even though I am quite good at it. I really enjoy interacting with people, recruiting and training and developing people. I am glad that she made me see the big picture. All i need to do is to tough it out and make it to the assistant or branch manager level so I will be able to transfer to other positions. I could see a clearer picture right now and feel more motivated!
What motivates you? I realize money doesn't motivate me. It's the possiblie opportunities in advancement that motivates me, it's the personal fulfilment that inspires me. It's so easy to get caught in your daily tasks, just remember to look at the big picture!
Aww...It's so sweet with Brina's love story. You can be with someone for 15 years and still in love?! Awww....
Posted at 08:42 pm by Carolfu
Apr 19, 2004
A little bit of everything...
Boy it feels great to be able to leave work when it's bright outside. I am not asking for too much, am I?
I feel so much lighter today after having a talk with a lawyer. They sure can make miracles happen, I am so disgusted by how much they make though. I just wanted to slap him, and then marry him! There is hope BB! Be positive!
Had a brilliant day at work. I am doing well. Everyone is so excited and happy for me! I am known as the killer. :P Cheating the old, the poor and the innocent!
I will be spending my weekend at the most romantic city in the world--Buffalo! Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go? :P
Now I know why 2/3 of Americans are obeses. Just check out the portion served at the Cheesecake factory and the line-up at In-and-Out Burger at midnight. Keep it UP dudes!
Peace out!
Have a superb week. Posted at 10:55 pm by Carolfu
Apr 18, 2004
I really miss fresh bagels from Bake Work on Bloor Street in Toronto. I used to walk downstairs to get it whenever I wanted it. Now I have to drive for freaking 10 minutes to buy them. It sucks!!!!
I finally got to talk to Berpie today. It had been a month since I talked to her. Some things never change. I am close to her more than I have ever been. We were reflecting on the changes that took place in the past year. It is UNBELIEVABLE!!! I realise that I am not the only one going through changes in life. A friend recommended WHO MOVED MY CHEESE--a book about dealing with changes in life and different attitudes which result in different outcomes. It's a fantastic book. Everyone should read it! Talked to Colin on line yesterday. Just imagine how different his life is now that he is in the army in Singapore. He loved the Alchemist too!
My trip to Florida in May has been booked! Ahh....I am so excited!!!!
Went to FCUK today and bought a T-shirt for myself and cologne for BB.
The T-shirt reads,
"If you love something,
let it go free,
if it doesn't come back,
who gives a FCUK?"
The end...
Posted at 09:15 pm by Carolfu
Apr 17, 2004
Geesh,
It's been another two weeks since I blogged. Alina, it's all your fault. I was just dazzled by your enchanting beauty and did not even have time to write down my profound and philosophical thoughts, hence depriving myself and others of the enlightment. :) (People, spend a day with alina, you will talk like me. She loves to use these overly-formal English.)
Alina Blooper..
The other day, she meant to tell me that she enjoys having conversations or chats with me. Instead she wanted to test her own vocabulary, wanted to use the word, discourse, which I doubt is appropriate. Instead, she said, I love having these deep "intercourse" with you!!!!!!!!!!! I almost slapped her for saying out loud in public!!!!!!!!! Oh I love Alina!
Lina, Thank you so much for the best times spent together. I look forward to hiking the Grand Canyons with you, visiting the ruins in Mexico, touring Germany and the Canary Island, and visiting you in China in the next few years. Most importantly, I will find you a school here so you can study for half a year in California!
Some of the highlights in my life...
I am working 60 hours a week! Yeehaw!!! I love people from work, going out more and more and more.
Spent a fabulous weekend in San Francisco with He-I-Shall-Not-Name. Thanks Baby! I love Crabs!
Went on numerous hiking trips nearby.
Got lost countless times.
Watched The PRINCE AND ME. THE CHEESIEST MOVIE EVER! I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!
Found a great sushi place and ice cream parlor.
Planning a fantastic vacation with Nana in May to Florida.
Friends, I apologize if I have not been great staying in touch. I love all of you so much. I will do my best to keep in touch with all of you.
Posted at 10:12 pm by Carolfu
Apr 2, 2004
It's been 10 days since I threw my thoughts out here...For those of you who follow diligently, sorry to have disappointed you. I promise that will not happen again.
I am going to quit my job!!!!!!!!!! The most embarassing thing happened to me today. I was using the washroom for employees. The lock was a bit tricky. I could have sworn that I locked it. But while I was sitting on the toilet, my area manager walked in!!!!!!!!!!!! FU)(##${!@)(! I almost died!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!! I must quit my job. I don't think I can look at him in the eyes. HELP!!!!!!! Either I quit or he leaves!!!!!! I could beat myself to death!!!!!!! I am never ever going to pee at work again!!!!!!! Bladder control!!!!
Should I pretend that nothing happened??? Or should I threaten him?? Gosh, I have to face him everyday???? Oh man oh man!
If you guys could beat my embarassing stories, please do share!
Posted at 09:22 pm by Carolfu
Mar 22, 2004
I want to travel all over the world...I am so fascinated by different cultures, customs and breathtaking sceneries. More importantly, I want to travel to countries where I will learn more about myself and appreciate what I have in life. I met Warren, who is singaporean by birth. He is truly international, been to so many countries (70+) and have amazing stories to tell. Yes, Warren, i will find those two places you have written down. I will take it step by step, one place at a time.
Places I want to go in the US in the near future: Seattle (Jamba, NC, this could be my potentail B-day Party, hehe!) South Dakota, the Grand Canyons, New Orleans, South Carolina.
Books to read in the next month: Who Moved My Cheese, Warriors of Light.
Movies to watch: The Prince and Me! (Yay!!) Saw Dirty Dancing last night. Boy Diego is so freaking hot! It makes me want to attemp Salsa again! Pat Swazey has really aged, hasn't he?
I want to communicate more with my family... I want to stay close in touch with friends from all over the world...I want to challenge myself more at work...I want to let go of Toronto and embrace Los Angeles...
People ask me if I loved Toronto that much, why don't I go back? I realize that I had the BEST time in Toronto, which will always take a special spot in my heart. I want to keep it that way.
Cheers amigos!
Posted at 11:14 pm by Carolfu
A precious gift from Germany...
My dearest friend Alina is visiting from Germany. I love her, crazy, cheap, inquisitive, adventurous, and absolutely shameless just like me!!!
We spent Saturday in Venice Beach in Santa Monica, walked around and shopped. Boy was I in the mood for shopping? We went hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains today, climbed up to Mount Wilson. The view was breathtaking. There was a lovely bench too!
Classic Alina Moments...
I was in the car talking to my brother and asking for directions...Alina overheard his voice and made a comment later. "Gee, your brother has a strong Chinese accent, I couldn't make out anything he was saying." "Oh sweetie, that's because he was speaking Chinese to me! Duh!"
When nature calls while you are hiking, you just have to do what you have to do--give back to mother nature. I did what I had to do. Alina, always polite, asked, "Did you have a good pee?" "Um, no Lina, when you are in nature, you just want to do things quickly. I worry about poison IVY, and snakes!"
I love you Lina, Mudlina! Our Whales has been improving so much! Posted at 12:21 am by Carolfu
Mar 17, 2004
The Essence of "The Alchemist"
I would like to share the following with you...
The Secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.
It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.
It's the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary. People fail to reconginize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.
If someone isn't what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.
At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest life.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
When you can't go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.
The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve on it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better.
When you know that universal language, it's easy to understand that someone in the world awaits you, whether it's in the middle of the desert or in some great city. And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past tand the future become unimportant. There is only at that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one's dreams would have no meaning.
One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving. When you are loved, you can do anything in creation.
When we love, we always strive to become better than we are.
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.
Posted at 09:53 pm by Carolfu
Mar 13, 2004
Work was insane today!! We had mad rushes from 8 in the morning till well after we closed. People were going to weddings, Las Vegas, and road trips. I felt the excitement and the stress at the same time. Multi-tasking is really challenging but fun. I have to learn to handle things better under pressure. Overall I really enjoyed it. I did really well too!
People that were in training with me want to get together for bowling. Everyone lives all over the place. I have to drive an hour to get to the freaking place. I hate LA! I miss walking around, or taking the subway, or the streetcar! :(
Just have one day to rest before another crazy week! Hang in there everyone!
Kudos to A, who won the grand prize! I am so proud of you girl!
Posted at 06:44 pm by Carolfu
There is such a thing as free lunch...
I had three free lunches these days. Different managers from work took me out for lunch. I had Italian, Thai and Japanese. Bingo! Finally I found a Japanese restaurant that is equivalent to the ones in Toronto. I fell in love with that place, which will be on top of my list.
On top of that, there were free breakfasts and dinner and drinks!! If you are considering changing your career, talk to me!
Posted at 06:35 pm by Carolfu
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