Well I wish I could update my blog frequently but I'm just not determined enough, maybe because I'm a happier person now :) I think I wouldn't have write this out if it isn't for someone, yes, writing this for someone again. This is gonna be a really long post, we called it "storybook" . I'll separate this into a monthly view from October to December. I can't really recall what happened throughout these months so I'll just write this out by referring to the photos I had from time to time.
OCTOBER
Started my new job not long ago from end of September, been learning lots of new things for my new job as a property developer. Had my weekly road trip to Kuala Lipis, Pahang started. It was always awesome to travel with my boss as he is young, dedicated and capable. This is the kind of job I'm looking for all the while, easy-going environment, flexible, room for growth, countless challenging tasks and limitless capabilities to be shown. And ultimately communication is always the key, there's no barrier for me to voice out my opinions and thoughts to my boss which is why i feel it's much more easier to work in an environment like this where i can fully make use of the ideas and plans i have in mind.
Schedule for KK league is out, it's a basketball championship for my housing area that is held every year. Honestly i wasn't ready to play for this championship at all as i think I've lost my passion and interest in basketball. Well to summarize this championship, I played pretty bad and I wasn't performing the standard I should've perform. As usual, i disappointed those who have high hopes in me, the feeling sucks but i just can't help myself in being a better player.
One of the week that I have to go to our project site alone. It was a different experience when i get to travel outstation for work alone. I really enjoy long distance drive especially going through the highway with mountains and lots of trees along the road. I'm more a nature oriented person and I do prefer green environments rather than city that is fully developed, traveling to far places like this making me to have a peace of mind. Nice weathers, fresh airs, quiet place, nothing feels better than this when you're full of responsibilities and stress.
Had a relaxing night at Stratosphere, The Roof with both of my dearest BFF. I'm not sure how i did this but the first time i introduced them to each other just makes them feel that they have known each other for decades. Both of these girl had been supporting me a lot when I'm feeling down and depressed. Ching (the one on the left) started to know my story and helped me out since two years ago whereby Kit yee (the one on the right) have witnessed my changes since I'm 13 until now. I'm just glad to have both of them as my best friends as i doesn't believe girls can become a guys best friend until i met both of them.
NOVEMBER
Participated in a volunteer event for a Buddhist centre, it was organized by my boss and so I took part in this volunteer event. Brought a friend along for this event as a volunteer. This is the second time I volunteer in an event and sometimes it just gives a different kind of satisfaction to you when you are able to contribute a part of your energy to the people who needs them. Doesn't really matter if they are thankful or not, I felt glad and happy to see everyone working together just to make an event successful, only then i realize teamwork is really important if you want to create something big. Planning skills is much more crucial for things like this and I've learned a lot from this event by taking part and lots of new friends were made throughout the process as well.
I always believe my capability and potential in doing something great. Boss is satisfied with my performance in the company and am always glad to have some words of encouragement to boost up my confidence =) Everyone should be generous in praising and encouraging others because i always believe this will make the world a better place.
Officially joined Amway, a new family for me. Been considering to join this 5 months ago and finally made up my mind. Took me long enough to do valid research and considerations before i join this and it's another milestone that I wanna achieve for my life. I've promised myself I will never disappoint anyone that have high hopes on me anymore, I've disappointed countless people including my dad that spent 13 years of effort in training me up to become a state player in table tennis. So yeah, no more disappointing anyone, I'm not doing these just for other people but also for myself, a better future.
Dad's 58th birthday dinner. It's been awhile I had such a warm dinner with both of my parents. By writing this only then i realize my dad is already near to 60. I need to work really hard now so that I can have more time and money to bring them for a trip for at least once. It is also the first time my dad allow me to treat him this dinner after I worked for 1 year + . Unfortunately both of my parents had food poisoning after this dinner =(
Started my Amway career with a very progressive start. Have to thank you my high school senior - Cindy for providing me a chance to have a close look into this company and building up my career. Nothing is easy, but i'm sure it will worth all my sacrificed rest time and get rewarded in the coming 3 to 5 years time. Looking into the near present will not help, but looking into the future will definitely help =)
DECEMBER
1st December - Artistry Men launched and I bought it to start up as my core product business in Amway. I love how the environment is in the centre where everyone is friendly and energetic young peoples. Was briefed to have a short cat-walk session to introduce and welcome the new-launched Artistry Men. It's a fruitful experience where I get to share my feelings after trying the product. I never look back, because I know I'm representing a world renowned product with top quality!
Get to meet up with my kindergarden friend Christine, she's been my childhood bestie since I'm 4 and she'll always be my longest friend that I've met for life. Lots of memories being recalled and also thanks to my uni housemate Stanlee for organizing this short birthday meetup session. The world is really small to have my childhood best friend to meet my uni housemate. More catch up session to be done!
Received my first wedding invitational card from my boss' brother. Well their family members already know me well as I was there to helping out when they are moving their new house. Spent literally two weeks at their new house without doing any work. It's happy though when I feel appreciated after all my hard work and energy contributed.
Started my first facial class and it's harder than what I expected. It's a fun class after all and i felt i can benefit a lot from this class. Why did i say so? It's not because I'm the only guy in this class, it's because I'm never good at noticing the details, facial class requires me to notice the details on customer face and analyze the products they need to enhance their appearance. So yeah, it will definitely help and reminds me to notice the details that happen around me all the time.
Recruited my first business partner on my own. It's always nice to have someone to work with especially it's one of your best friend. Best Christmas present ever, more to come Sam! Welcome to our big family =)
It's a different Christmas after all, I thought I had nowhere to go for this year's Christmas but luckily my high school brother Xue Jun organized this event. More than half of the peoples in this photo are new to me, so do them, but we managed to enjoy and celebrate our Christmas to the fullest. Friends are the strangers that we have met, and strangers are only the friends that we haven't met.
This, is not my girlfriend. Haha I don't know why but I love this picture a lot. She's one of my business partner in Amway. Kind, sweet and lovely girl. Discovered something in her, strong analyzing and observation skills, sort of having my super power, she just nails it every time when I'm trying to hide something. Believe it or not, I doesn't have her phone number and yet we still manage to "celebrate" Christmas together. It's been awhile since I have such a long talk with someone, enjoying my lunch and story my past. Feels good when I can tell someone about myself and having a similar interaction between each other. Not really sure how can I describe her, maybe just with three words, hot and cold. Had a minor accident before picking her up for lunch, was moody on the way to her place, but the Christmas lunch with her definitely neutralized my negative feelings. Anyway the initial plan is to meet her for 12 hours, but plan failed, 6 hours is still good enough to spend my Christmas with her, a different Christmas.
Time flies, it really does. We were celebrating our Christmas at my place last year, this year we made it a belated one due to this year's Christmas falls on a Thursday. This year we're having it in my place again, a little different with last year. We had last minute BBQ plan instead of buying foods or doing a potluck dinner, minimal consume of alcohol compared to last year and this year's Christmas celebration is much more happening comparing to last year. We sang our lungs out from 10PM to 4AM, it's crazy, full of fun and i find it really hard to have time to gather with our friends as we grow up getting busy with our own life. Precious gathering after all, I just hope these gatherings never stop, I love all my friends, they are always awesome, like really awesome!
Before ending my 2014
I called my 2013 a life changing point as I stepped into the society from a graduate to a working adult.
I call my 2014 a life changing point as well, I've transformed from a working adult into a mature adult.
Looking back into my resolutions I've written down for myself one year ago, I'm glad I fulfilled most of it and am still in the midst to constantly develop myself into a better person.
Striking through the dreams i need to fulfill just brings me one step closer to success
Mature of courseEliminate the childish thoughts of mineFocus more on work instead of relationshipDon't be too sentimental and emotionalBe more positive in seeing everythingSolve problems, not avoid- Try to quit gaming
Improve communication skillsSmile moreTalk more with my parents
Basically fulfilled most of my resolutions except quit gaming, I sometimes still play games though but it's greatly reduced to an extent that I will be able to quit anytime, at least not so addicted and lifeless playing games anymore.
Since I've realized the importance of fulfilling dreams/resolutions, I would like to set another 5 major things for me to achieve in 2015.
- Able to handle my property job in a tidy and knowledgeable manner
- Balance both Amway and property
- Achieve 21% for my Amway career in 1 year time
- Be initiative and active in making conversations
- Be more well-rounded in talking skills, instead of being too honest and straightforward.
2014, a perfect year for me. It might be a disaster year for others such as missing flights, serious flood problems etc. I'm seeing myself as a better person year by year, I believe as long as I keep my mindset and attitude right, I can be, and I will be success in 3 to 5 years time. That's how much confidence I have in myself, I might fall during the process but I will stand up again right away, because I'm a brand new Lee Yong Jun now.
Appreciate all my great friends and parents that given me support throughout this year, when everyone tells me that :" All the best Jun, you can do it!" , I believe in you guys and I believe in myself, will not disappoint anyone anymore, I'll prove to all of you I can do it! =)
Literally spent two days in writing this out, see you guys next year, every year will be a better year.
