My first entry..at 11.10 p.m

Hi to myself! What a way to usher in a blog in the period of middle year 2007. Ive always had a wishlist of having a blog. Updating, maintaining, uploading pictures, memories is indeed a challenge due to my schedule but hey ive made my 1st entry, and im sure glad it all work out...one phrase that's still stuck in my mind is "Small steps would indeed go a long way" guess it was confucious who said that or was it Jackie Chan? You know the sentence made sense to me when i initially heard it but as time goes by, as journeys began to unfold for me, i realise small steps and varying effort is needed to achieve even the place you want to head...

As of current (summer break) im working with a foreign bank and providing them assistance with check and balances for loans ranging from housing to education. My job circles around checks and updating of client information. Sound fun?! I guess its the journey of finding out something new, especially since the buzz is out in town that finance is the way or trade to be in. Few weeks ago before i left for thailand, i met up with a partner of mine and shared thoughts on the finance industry and how our graduates are banging in on the wagon. I wonder how long would it last since the shift of focus of the government is not primarily finance but in so many industries. I sometimes wonder why the switch to business studies, but i tend to remind myself time to time that its the right decision. Nevertheless i would have to share experiences with engineers from the japanese company i used to intern and even consultants who attended an Fire Safety Managers Course at the academy where i used to teach medical topics during my national service, they shared the same sentiments that engineers face problems day in day out and provide creative solutions. Still at the end of the day having been in the industry for over 20 odd years, they all agreed on one thing,one thing only which startled me initially which is to move to consultancy or running a business of their own. They wanted to be in control. One or two even regretted not having study business in their early years!

Having mingle with my school Prof's they even said youth nowadays should be able to absorb, adapt and manage new environments, especially now. I guess the thought of learning other trades for me as "fun" include maritime, law and ICT (Info-Communications Technology), mind you ive never been a goal getter before or dared dreamt myself to be in a prestigious university! But i guess it the journeys in my life that have change my perceptions and dreams began to evolve...but 1st i have to clear my degree modules first and like confucious said early..small steps