At this point in time, I’ve lost count how many times I’ve created a blog and deleted it. There are no regrets though – as the previous entries are written in an immature manner and reading it causes anyone to cringe and shake uncontrollably. Nonetheless, in line with my future goals to keep on writing, I am restarting writing with 3 aims:
- Improve my grammar and writing skills; which are necessary in my course of work.
- Documenting my thoughts and ideas; which is the most important process I’ve learnt so far in my career. Documentation is a process where everything is penned down so references can be made. This is so that past mistakes can be avoided, and processes (if any) be further improved.
- Providing my opinion on current affairs because I am of the view that personal thought is food for the brain and maturity.
Starting off, although I am sure that nobody is reading this, I am going to introduce myself to myself. I know, this is narcissistic, but I thought it will be a good step ahead to know myself better through writing.
I am currently in the second year of my career and so far, it seems that everything is going as I’ve planned. My life is how I have envisioned it during long bus rides from my home to the university. Back then, I dreamt of working in a high rise glass building where I can stare out with a hot cup of beverage looking at the weather or the bustling traffic at the ground. Which brings me to my next thought.
I am the typical product of an average Singaporean. 10 years of mandatory school followed by a 3-year tertiary education in business. 2 years of conscription in the army followed by another 2 years in university obtaining my degree. All of this and for what?
To wake up, make the journey to my office, sit in a cubicle for 8 hours and head back home.
Alright, it is not that bad, I admit. But, you know, humans are never satiated with what they have. We long for what we cannot have, and I do not have a lot of things. Hah. I am positively sure that as humans, we will not be fully satisfied with what we currently have but instead of envying your neighbours, why not work hard for it yourself? You reap what you sow.
All in all, I hope that I can be successful (as defined by today’s standard) and still be happy about it.
