Realise something? I don't talk about W-O-R-K in my blog.


Which goes to show I do separate W-O-R-K from my private life pretty well.


So, I am an expatriate... in a foreign country. What's the expectation of an expatriate? Just want to ask. What do I do in my free time? Or do I just work and work and work everyday? Am I entitled to free time?


I'm always one who believes in balance in life. When it comes to work, I give in my all. When it comes to play, I also give in my all. I also enjoy having Out of Work Activities, like pursuing classes and interests out of work. Life is more than just working, donning your jacket, sending emails, disseminating info, fire fighting, negotiating, monitoring, managing how others work.


Ever since I graduated from school, oh in fact even when I was in junior college, I was pursuing Japanese Language on the sideline. It went on all the way, even when I started to work. I only stopped Jap Classes last year due to my posting.


So now that I've more or less settled down living in America (though it is almost time to move on somewhere else, just don't know when...) I took the bet and joined 2 art/design modules. Something that I was keen to learn ever since eons ago.


Am I sending the wrong signals to my bosses and peers that I am SoooOOOOoooOOOoo free that I can join classes?


Well.... I was kind of apprehensive that I may create such an impression. The only reason is because I am afraid that they will send me elsewhere to be a SM, and I wld have wasted my USD 1500 (ard there) for my course. It is really the main reason.


What can I say? All I can say is that I believe there is nothing wrong in pursuing my interest. I would have done so even if I was back in Singapore in my Head Office job. I'm taking the course in my free time - after work, and on my day off, so I am not utilising company time. My boss was surprised, but did not stop me from doing so, and even asked how it went. So, shouldn't have a problem right? In any case, the deal has been sealed, and I truly enjoy the classes, and gain so much knowledge. So... ...


And yet, some others can shake their heads and say they have so much work to do, no time for such things. I think having lots of work to do is a matter of time management. In this world, EVEYRTHING is urgent, EVERYTHING is important. So, NOTHING is urgent and NOTHING is important anymore because everything is matter of relativity. Of course, I am in no position to tell others how they should work, but at the very least, I know if I am not happy, I will find a way out on my own. Way out of Unhappiness. Either solve the problem, or give up - which means quit. And don't complain anymore.


In my period of unhappiness, I wriggled myself out, and never looked back. I don't think I have felt a tinge of unhappiness at work ever since that down period. Those were the watershed years/mths.


A productive and effective worker <- Being a Happy Worker <- Being a Happy Person <- Doing things that make me happy <- Doing things that make me happy = Pursuing my interests such as travelling, exploration, cooking & arts, relaxing, talking to friends & family


I am a Happy Gal!

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