A Rollercoaster Ride

The past month, or more like 6 weeks, has been one similar to a rollercoaster ride at Six Flags.  Not only with the peaks and dips but fully loaded with its unpredictable loops and twists going in every which way possible.  For those who know me, you'll know that i absolutely do not have the stomach for such rides but by jove am i riding it! :s

By way of work, the 2009 perfomance management cycle & salary increase exercise came to a successful completion, not without its harried moments. By the way, the Board declared a 1.5% across the Bank increase which basically amount to 0% increase in dollar value for HQ based staff.  I'm glad i'm not there to field the wtf-is-that-all-about questions :0) Shall leave it to my capable colleagues. Anyways, I effectively do not support and advice those groups of clients anymore....a story for another blog entry...sigh!

So where am I now then? Back in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Arrived about a week ago under a large cloud of stress. Wasn't even sure if i was going to get onto MH091 since my connecting flight brought me in 45mins before departure into a terminal which was 'miles' away and I did not even have my boarding pass in hand.  My guardian angel must have been seriously working over time that day to ensure I got on that flight home. *shudders at scenario*

However, the deepest plunge in this ride was a farewell bid to an old friend.  Not a death per se but akin to one.  A bittersweet goodbye in which I wish all the best.

Well there was one major highlight during this period - my 38th birthday...not counting the occasional backache or knee joint aches, I still feel like a 28yr old ;)  The celebrations went on for 4 days with the highlight being a dinner & dance cruise on the Potomac. And of all days, this was the one day that I did not have my camera with me :'(

I'm officially on summer vacation so stay tuned for more frequent posts.  Need to clear the cobwebs in the head.