It's all about attitude

You know how you often come across certain people with a really negative aura around them or there are just some people who never came across as a popular person?
Sometimes we are often puzzled at why these people are isolated from others and whether it is the prejudice or biased opinion of some certain people influencing the rest; and how unfair it is to be so judgmental of someone.

However, there are certain people who can never win any favor from anyone; nor find common agreement with anyone in particular, be it at workplace or in school.
I recently had a similar experience with someone; whom I have not known for a long time. Upon acquaintance, I found the way the person talked was slightly intimidating during the first introduction.
Believing that I was probably sensitive or anxious due to the new surrounding environment, I brushed it off.

It wasn't long before I noticed that not everyone talks to the person. Rather, most of them were talking to each other about the person. I got wind of the stories; which were really shocking and some were too unbelievable.
But the common factor of all the stories was that this person is often nasty and intimidating in his attitude and style of communication. This I found similar to my first impression formed of this person.

Trying not to be judgmental, I freed myself of all the others' perception, I continued treating this person as a whole new person and knowing more about the personality.
It was not easy, I can tell you when you have someone who constantly towers over you and speaks as if you are an idiot (like everyone else) and that he is the only living Einstein around.
If that's not enough, there are times when you feel like you are obligated to listen just because of seniority and respect although the person tries to turn it into authority.

I am still clearing my mind of any prejudice and keeping a neutral attitude of this person.
However, I can also comment that I find his attitude is the contributing factor.

Why blame everyone for not listening when YOU are the one who is not listening?
Why want everyone to change but not think of yourself?

It is all about the attitude of one's self in presentation to the public.
No one can make that change; neither should one be nice to you just because of you.

Phobia of ATMs?

I heard this over the radio this morning; seriously, there was this guy in Germany (how ironic!) who had a phobia of ATM machines.
He was afraid of frauds and there was this recent reported incident of him using the ATM machine for the first time.
And he held up the line to the ATM for 30 minutes.
Guess what he did?

He actually brought his self-detector for frauds and any installed devices.
First he slid a paper underneath the slits to detect whether there is any installed cameras or unusual protruding bumps.
Then he took out a panel and started dusting the touch panels for fingerprints!
He then proceeded with another self-made device to detect something else!

It took him 30 minutes and in the end, someone from the queue called the cops because they were starting to wonder whether he is going to break or dismantle the machine!
GOSH!
Talk about paranoia!

I am BACK!`

Sorry for the lack of update lately; I know it's been so long but I was away on a business trip (I will be updating in my travel blog very soon; so stay tune).
I have also started engaging in a couple of important projects which will be rather time-consuming from now on. However, I promise that I will still focus on my blogging as this is my main interest. It may affect the speed of update in all my blogs but I will update from time to time or at least drop a single line to mention that I am busy.

Anyway, my trial for blogging has already matured and I have decided to start changing my style of writing in all my blogs; be it in Angel blog or Food blog, I have decided to take a more direct and serious approach in my writing. If you have been reading my blogs, you will probably notice a difference in my style very soon.
In fact, I have also taken a step to start off with my latest blog; My Thoughts and My Words (I shall provide the link very soon).

I have a lot of stuffs to start up and compile to update very soon; so stay tune and I hope you are still here with my blog(S) :D
Thanks for reading!

Communicate & Present with POWER!

I've had the most fantastic four days training since last week!
I attended 2 days last week on one session and another 2 days this week for another different training BUT they're all conducted by the same instructor!

This is definitely MY FAVORITE type of training as I felt CONNECTED to it!
I love everything about communication; it just ignites that passion in myself; a power within that I want to share.

In fact, I was really getting into it and I was elated when Ernie (that's my inspiring trainer) complimented me as a FANTASTIC speaker!

Now, that's a really sky-high compliment and it came from a greater expert which made me felt....at loss for words! I really cannot use merely words to describe that wonderful feeling at the mention of his words!

I LOVED being there; I LOVED it because I am MYSELF when I do it:)

I have learnt so much from Ernie; and he has definitely been an influential motivation factor for me.
Thank you Ernie; for making these 4 days a GREAT ONE!

It's not about presenting with just power, it is BEING in POWER! (BIG Grin)

Great news about Uncle

Thanks to all your prayers; my uncle is discharged today!!:)

I am so happy for him; although I am feeling slightly unwell today.

I have gone to see him several times and was rather worried when I learnt about his loss of appetite following his surgery.
However, I was pleased to be of his service...hehe, getting him his unique requests for drinks and food; such as orange squash, ginger beer and fruits jelly.
Weird that he wanted sweetened things despite his diabetic record but due to the low food intake for the past few days, we had no choice but to give in.
Anyway, he was definitely delighted with the things i brought him and requested for cup after cup:)

He even held my hand and chatted with me...I really remembered all those nice childhood memories.
He was my favorite uncle; and vice versa with me being his favorite niece:D

I am really happy to hear about his great recovery...and I really have all your prayers and God to thank for!