Change

I’ve yearned for change in the work front for a long time and did not work hard at achieving it. Then when I started last month or so and tried hard, opportunities were flowing my way like water in a river. It was tiring, mind boggling to make decisions and yet quite an experience. I don’t mean to brag about myself but it actually made me realise how good I was in what I did and how much I actually did like and enjoy my job, the work I do.

So, as always, nothing comes easy. If the planets above my head actually do have a say in things, then they made me travel all over, made me go through a lot of things and then the perfect opportunity (in my mind) just landed on my lap at the very last moment. It was highly unexpected, but something that made me feel good and happy about. I like this opportunity that came and when it worked out within a matter of 30 pure awesome minutes, my heart fluttered and I felt ‘happy’ about it.

I hope it all turns out to be for the best. I hope I can make a difference in the new place. It’s still advertising and the best part is that I will still be with my dearest darling DQ.:) Maybe if the 2 of us had lesbian tendencies, we’d probably have the most awesome relationship ever, especially considering that we do click well and have similar issues.:) *no dirty thoughts pls* We could've moved out and baked cakes together! heh.

When I got the last offer, I had already considered another one and was wondering how to tell the other party that I’m declining. I was feeling like the ultimate bitch, yet it was something I had to do. I still feel really bad about it. So I asked DQ how I should talk to them and tell them about my decision, coz I know they really wanted to get me into their team and worked hard at getting me a good package.

And what were DQ’s first few words?

“First of all LD, you need to call them and sound really sad and apologetic coz normally when you say ‘hello’ and start talking, it sounds like you’re about to jump into bed with a man!”

Sigh.

Other than that, before I could even announce my move, people knew. Strange how news travels faster than anything I’ve ever know. Along with news comes gossip, which half the time ain’t true at all.

My clients have started to panic when someone had spread the news to them, even before I had the chance to officially tell them that I’ve made a move.  They all called me....

Client 1 (man) – LD, I heard you’re moving out? Pls come join my team. You know it’s an all guys team and we can give you entertainment and a great experience. You’ve helped us so much and made such a big difference that losing you is unimaginable. The passion that you’ve and the way you get things done is just amazing.

Me- So....the guys are the only entertainment you can give me? Heh. I’ve already committed to joining the new place, so thanks for the offer but I’d have to pass.

Client 2 (woman)– What is this that I heard? That you’re moving out? Why are you doing this to us? You’re our brand expert and no one knows the brand as much as you do and you’ve made such a big difference. Btw, you’re not married right? It’s high time you met someone, got married and had a child LD. I hope it’s not the workload that keeps you from meeting people!

Me – I’ve more time for all of that. Thanks for being concerned though.:)

Client 3 (man) – I heard some rather disturbing news. What can I do to change your mind? You do know that when it came to agency and client reviews, our team is the only one with positive feedback and development and it’s mainly coz of you? You know to get things done and we always depended on you and never had to worry about anything when working with you. Is there anything we can do to change your mind about your move? If I know where you’re going to, I’d talk to them and ask them not to take you.  It’s really disappointing and sad. Anyway, since you’re not going to change your mind, let’s have a get together before you leave, with our team.

So yea... that’s the story. I start the new job on the 15th of Aug. :)

In a very strange way, I feel like a mother who's about to give away her child for adoption. I've been on my main brand from day 1, from the launch .. and watched it grow. Helped it grow and loved it. It's to do with kids too.... I feel sad.... but... it's time for a change. Who ever takes on this brand, I hope will do a good job and love it as much as I do...

 DQ, thank you for standing by and helping me with all the decisions. Truly means a lot. We've both gone through some tough spots the last month or so and I'm glad things are working out in a nice way. Love you loads..:)

Another mention would be Raindrops who's been a sweet and kind soul who has listened to all the crap I've had to say about all this. Thank you for being patient & a good listener.:) Means a lot. Really. Just don't sing next time pls. ;-) God gave me the sexy voice, not you. :-P

Aathal talks

One of my really good friend's, I call him Thrada, works in the same group of companies that I do. He's an entertainer.His nickname comes from the fact that he's full of tattoos and is always ready for a fight, but an absolute sweetheart and a caring friend with a great sense of humour.

He once told us this story about how he came across 2 gay guys in a bus and overheard a conversation between them. I just had to share it. His story telling with actions nearly made me cry while laughing. 

Here we go:

Guy 1 – balanna aney. Magey ekkena maawa daala giya ne

Guy 2 – bayawenna epa aney. Mang oyata innawane.. mama oyawa balagannang

Guy 1 – oya inna bawa mama dannawane.. ewunata eya mata maara aathal ekak dunne.

Guy 2- oya bayawenna epa aney. Mama oyawa daala yanne nehe. Mama oyawa thani karanne nehe. Mama oyata athal ekak dennang ko.

Guy1- ewunata eya marai aney

Guy 2 – Oya innako. Api wena kenek hoyagammuko.

Random Memories 5

When I was in the 4^th grade, I came 1^st in class at the year end exam and it thrilled my parents to bits. I actually beat the most intelligent Egyptian girl in the class and she called me to tell me how sad she was and at the same time surprised at how I managed to get more marks than her in all subjects.

At the age of around 14,  I was fascinated and disgusted at the same time at how my mum used fruits and veges to make natural mixes for her beauty/facial treatments. Once she had made a mix with avocado, honey etc... and left it in the fridge in a dessert cup. My grand father who was around 80ish at that time saw it in the fridge and thought it was dessert left for him and ate it. When my mum was searching high and low around the house for her mixture, my grand dad told her he ate it... and that it was delicious!

I’ve always been terrified of spiders and cockroaches. Once when I went to the washroom in the middle of the night (age 13/14) a cockroach flew past me. I SCREAMED and ran out of the bathroom. It woke everyone in the house including some neighbours. Then we ended getting phone calls from neighbours asking if everything was ok.... and I got a scolding from my mum.... She just doesn’t get it about phobias!

My mum used to drive a while Lite ace van. She didn’t like to drive cars as they were low and she wanted to be on top of the world to see all around her. She was terrible at reversing. There were times where should would ask random strangers to reverse for her if my bro or I were not with her. She never seemed to have thought that a random stranger could always leave her standing out and drive away. Strange.

The much awaited sushi date

DQ and I had our sushi date finally at the Kamikaze cocktail and Sushi bar. A date with her means entertainment and something will go wrong. We had bought vouchers from anything.lk and wanted to try the place out and satisfy the craving for sushi that I had. So we went and ordered. The owner of the place was there and known to DQ as well. When we mentioned the vouchers to him, he said they were valid only after the 29^th of July. We just looked at each other, wide eyed, and in our heads we were going “shit! Why didn’t we read the damn print!?”

Now there’s NO turning back, so we stayed and ordered. Food was not too bad. We were then asked to give our comments and review about the food to the owner, who btw was an absolute sweetheart! When we told him the portions were not really enough, he sent us complimentary sushi. :-) We felt bad, yet enjoyed it and thought we should do this more often..:)

The place looks really nice and if any of you do go there, do not miss the teriyaki chicken. It was the yummiest out of the lot we ate....:)

Angry birds

I was feeling angry and frustrated  at work when my boss walked past me and saw me playing a few mins of Angry birds...

Boss : “What is that?” and peeps into my phone screen

Me : “Angry birds”

Boss: “ah.. what is that? I’ve heard about it and wanted to do a Wiki search.”

Me – I showed him a game and explained how it works.. and the characteristics that the different birds have..

Boss – He watched intently.. and then said “as long as there are enough juveniles playing it” followed by a laugh.

Me : “Lots of adults play it ok!” hmph!

The last 24 hrs...

Had a good night’s sleep.

Had a Nutty Nutella milkshake.

Watched half a movie called Amistad, which is simply brilliant! Can’t wait to finish the other half tonight. It was given to me by my boss and is all about the slave trade back in 1839.

Planned a sushi date with Dramaqueen, someone who means a LOT to me in my life...:)

Had a great Zumba workout after a long time.

Was questioned about my sleepless nights by mum as she had a theory for it. It could be a brain tumour. Sigh. The hypochondriac is back!

 Had a crappy day at work. Still having a crappy day at work.

Had my morning coffee an hour back with a colleague who said she’s getting a divorce. Listening to her story and her plans made me feel and think about the uncertainties in life. Nothing is permanent. Everything changes. In her words, she said “the only thing that we can be certain about life is death.”

I’m in a crappy mood today. Again. How do my colleagues know it? My music says it all. If only we had a mood controller...

Made a donation for Trail.

And then......there’s.... ummm....... nevermind.

   

I want to.....

... go for a walk in the beach at night...

Feel the breeze against my face...

Think of the choices I’ve had to make... the chances that came.... and the ones I had to let go..

Wonder why it has to be determined by others... wonder why my life can’t be all mine...

Hope, wishes, dreams & fate, intertwined to make the web I’m stuck in now...

I want the wind to whisper in my ear... and hear it say ‘it’ll all be ok’...

I want the waves to crash at my feet....feel the coolness and the peace that come with it...

I want to breathe the crispy air... and let these thoughts flow out of my system...

I want to be still..... and hope it’ll all work out... for the best...and for a reason that's worth it...

 P.S. - It's career related.