More than just an accountant

"He's a little bit country, she's a little bit rock-and-roll". Sounds familiar? The Osmonds were here to stage their one-night only 50th Anniversary Tour at Genting Highlands on 21 June 2008. Memories of Donny and Marie Osmond Show came pouring to my mind. They are the celebrity Mormons me and my sisters and I used to be crazy about this duo. I still remember we wouldn't miss any of their show on TV (those were the days when TV was almost THE only source of entertainment). Unlike other celebrities, they promote good and healthy morales. And, they are a bunch of multi-talented siblings who never failed to keep us entertained on a weekend.

Having a job for more than a decade and most of this is spent in the same organisation, how's this? For some, this may sound stable. I used to think this way too. I have a different perception now. I want to do something different where my talents are really utilised, shared and appreciated by more people. And of course, it must enable me to venture into a project that can sustain the family's lifestyle the same,if not better, than if I'm still having the same stable career. Many aspects have to be weighed. Realistically, there are mouths to feed and commitments to meet. And the inflation rate is something that has to be kept up to. I have a few things in mind. I just hope that in treading the path to realising this, I would be shown clearer ways to reaching it, by the Almighty.

Why people blog? The latest bug is lurking and penetrating to people from all walks of life, be they politicians, housewives (oh no, homemakers please as they prefer to be called due to their diverse duties), royal blood, retirees, entrepreneurs, corporate high-flyers, celebrities and more common people like me and some of you reading this post. A blogging family of father (the new or 'old' kid of the blog) and daughter , interesting. Actually, Tun Mahathir has been sharing his voices but this time he cleverly uses a different and wider platform. Each blogger has different objective/s. The bug got some into trouble , brings some peace of mind and even prosperity. The power of this bug has been grossly under-estimated until the government's ruling party's so-called unexpected 'defeat'. As for me, a better life is what I'm hoping for. For someone who used to sneer at blogging as a way to 'show-off' one's talents and 'announcing' to the wor...

In school, during the primary years, I always aim to be at the top three. I was naturally good then. I always passed with flying colours. But, funnily my recollection of my childhood doesn't include images of proud faces of my parents. Perhaps, they are not the 'show-off' kind or expressive. Somehow, it was natural for me to aim to be either number one or the least three. I wasn't racing with anyone, just myself. I have the fighting spirit in me that if I don't get to the top, I will lose. Studying or revising for my examination was never a problem for my parents. Under the guidance of my sister (surprisingly even though I have 3 older sisters, she is the only one who seem to be the only guardian), I was always seen to be a diligent kid.

I hope to leave behind my writings and words (that probably were not spoken to anyone at all) that my kids or even grandkids can read. Why not keep in a diary? But, a diary can get misplaced or damaged or whatever. With a blog, it can remain published or in existence (provided it's not removed or disappeared due to technical faults) perpetually, provided Google doesn't come up with some archiving system that puts old blogs to die their natural death. I hope they can read about life's challenges. I wish to drive home the positiveness resulting from the 'tragedies' or mishaps in life. I sincerely hope they can be spurred and motivated to fight in life. Everything is possible. If there's a will, there is a way. Though I'm still learning and putting this saying to real, I wish they (or anyone) can make it if they have tried.

I am proud that I'm me, that I was born to this family of mine. Not being born to a wealthy family didn't affect me and I never felt disadvantaged. Yes, sometimes I wish I was born with a silver spoon. I wished that my family can send me overseas to pursue my studies. But, I never blame my father if he is not able to get finances to sponsor my studies. I just live life as it is. I accepted the fact that I am not as lucky as some other richer kids. But, yet I never use this lack of privilege to affect my ambition. My ambition was to be someone successful in an organisation. When we were in Standard (Primary) 6, we were asked to fill out our ambitions. We were supposed to list the top 3 choices. My last choice was always the least ambitious of me. Either a secretary or a teacher. Accountant or Hotel Manager tops the list. After a while, I've decided what I wanted to be.