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2012 And Counting…

As usual, I have neglected my blog for quite some time. In fact, updating my FB status is so much simpler and easier that I think that I have permanently resided in FB, rather than in the blogosphere. It’s the evolution of life, ya?

Much had happened in 2011, which I had mentioned in an earlier post, was quite disastrous to me. Just when I thought I had begun to attain self-actualization, I was pulled back to the lower rungs of Maslow Pyramid. The climb back up was tedious, but it nevertheless added another dimension, albeit a tough one, to my year.

Since this is a general post in conclusion of both 2010 and 2011 (I didn’t do one for 2010), so here’s the deal.

I started 2010 (literally, on 02 Jan), I went to HK to realize my dream of watching Mi perform ‘Live’ in HK Coliseum. I then started a bout of country-hopping. 1st to KL to watch Mi’s repertoire in Genting, then to Bali with my squad mates. Then I went to India (alas!) after some persuasion from my buddies. I did end my year with less pomp, but it was a hectic 1st half a year, nonetheless.

I spent the next half concentrating on work, having been well-versed in the labour allocation of inmates in my institution. The various nooks and crevices of the system was navigated by me. In my Birthday Retreat, I finished the draft of ZZGY, meaning the novel was ready for publication, or part thereof.

2011 started with a volunteering trip to Cambodia. I then published ZZGY Pt 1 in Mar, in memory of my 2nd year anniversary in SPS. Following that, I made my 1st major blunder at work and then scooted off to London and Edinburgh. I spent the next few months adjusting to the new HU, which was the most disastrous part of my career. The politics and conspiracy surrounding the whole place could sap the very soul out of a person. I was involved in 2 departmental committee work, which drained me out, cos I could not concentrate on either, and I still had to cope with my operations work. I was more relieved than proud to have ended them all by 2 July! And I have stayed extra-work-free since then. Good? Nice~!

Things turned better when I went on my long rest… It started off with a slightly more than 1 week of social escorting of important delegates attending the International Corrections and Prisons Conference. I would not say I did a fantastic job, but the experience and time away from routine operations was invaluable. Following straight after that, I went on a Silk Road Tour (standard tour agency package with family). It was also not fantastic, but I got the peace and mi-time I had yearned so much after toiling at work for the past 2 years.

Work seemed to turn better after the trip. Perhaps it was due to the Buddhist and Confucius teachings that the tour guide exposed me to during the trip. I did not feel like I changed my working style, but my boys wanted me to believe there was a change for the better. The various turns of events seemed to be an upward trend and thankfully, it still is.

I’m still a workaholic, but I’m working at a slower pace, with less stringent criteria for work. I am now leading a team to work on an institutional retreat to be held a few weeks later. Crazy~ But I’m enjoying the fun of doing something out of nothing, for the fun of it. haha!

2012 is still an unknown. I am due for posting out (which should be overdue, considering how many of my squad mates have left the operations), but nothing has been firmed up yet. Although I thought I deserved better, I did not feel I am ready to sacrifice more of my time fore the ‘better’. I might well be better off staying on the ground; I did an evaluation of what I liked best: experimenting with rehabilitation methods and tactics, and my current position puts me best at fulfilling this.

Sometimes, staying constant would be the best option, aye?

My plan for 2012 follows the general formula of the previous years. Travelling is of cos an important part of this schedule. Stepping foot on the soil that I had yearned for all my life is a very important milestone for me. I was shocked why I did not do this earlier, so I was determined to go on the trip before Spring fully takes over.

The rest are repertoires of what had been successful and what I want to continue. Publishing my books is of cos a must! Mi is reportedly going to hold another concert in HK Coliseum. Although I had said that the 2010 trip would be my only trip, I thought that if I was free (and had the resources), why not?

Life…~