Old Customs vs New Blood

Just wanted to rant about a few things

Change of AWARE leadership

AWARE ( Association of Women And Research ) has a new President and Exco on March 28. This move prompted fury of critics, not from the public, but from old and veteran members.

It seems like these veterans are not receptive to changes and are looking to have a vote of No-Confidence next month.

AWARE is a non profitable voluntary group. Not a listed company. Not even a SME. Its purpose is to serve the calls of woman in Singapore. But yet, I feel, the whole leadership change has been a victim of internal politics and ,of cos, media exaggeration.

Every reign will have an end. The old guard's time have ended. Why not give the fresh blood a chance? Why give them so much trouble? It was known that the new President even risked her job with DBS to take up this role. Why more must she do to convince the old guard? And why make her job so difficult?

It goes the same for any organization. Every President sort of faces problems, managing the present and old members of the organization. I really empathize with Ms Lau as she tries to convince the veterans. Are we too caught up with old traditions or even stupid customs to listen to the older ones just because they have "been there done that?" I feel this incident certainly reflects the behavior of our society, that it is still not willing to let young fresh blood take the front.

Sad.


Aware chief answers critics

Ironic

It is ironic that I was just talking about not letting the things I have to do stop me from loving someone.

Had quite a handful to do tonight actually but had an opportunity to spend quality time with baby and I chose it. I was glad to have baby watch movie and shop with me. Really enjoyed her company a lot, although she was too caught up smsing at times.

Watched the movie "Confessions of a shopaholic"



There's quite a lot to take away from this show, especially on managing one's finance, friendship and love. 3 stars out of 5 for me. Worth the watch on a weekday!

A few shows that are coming up interests me a lot, especially Knowing and Friday the 13th. It does not help that exams is just round the corner.

"Never let something to be done be more important than someone to be loved."

As I am now waiting for baby to finish her project, I begin to ponder over the things my bro says.

My bro is a great man. Everyday he strives to make someone smile or happy. That is his objective in life. Unlike most of us, who chases after the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

"Never let something to be done be more important than someone to be loved."

Everyday, there is so much work to be done, be it work or school. How many of us are guilty of spending more time burying our heads in the piles of files or notes?

Is academic excellence or career satisfaction so much more intriguing than your loved ones?

How about taking a break from your books and pens and have a small talk with someone close to you. Your mum, your bf/gf, your siblings or even your pet dog.

Work is work. But nothing is greater than the love of mankind.

Go on, hug the person you love now.

Weighing at 84kg.

Ippt to be cleared by 2010.

Personal pride and well being at stake.

I decide to make this my personal target of 2009



6th December 2009. I will be there at the starting line. It all starts today.

If I dun start today, I nv will.

Today.