Primordialism Instrumentalism

I'm sitting here in a boring room, just another Saturday afternoon

Well, I must say that my life has returned to the good old Saturdays which never came.
For the past 6 months, Saturdays have been immersed with "Bonjour", "Cava", "Blah Blah Blah" and "Au Revior, a la sermaine prochaine."

Catch no ball?

Hmm...I was referring to the French tutorials I 've been taking at Alliance Francais De Singapour. Anyhow, they were in the afternoon from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, and then I was moved to the 9am to 12pm class. Dread it! Lack of sleep and no late nights on Friday...

For now, Saturdays have been a time for me to sleep in, get up around 8am or 9am and catch up with work or vegetate in my room just reading a book.

So kind of appreciating Saturdays as quality time with my family and staying at home.

Last Saturday, Faith & I worked for a family dinner at Chef Michelangelo's house. I have to say that Chef Angelo is one of the best bosses I have worked under. His family members are so gracious and they even regarded the 2 of us as guests.
Imagine, getting paid to attend a family dinner party. I must admit that we didn't really feel like staff but more of helpers at the dinner. The Tiramisu was mouth watering with its strong hint of coffee liquer and the various types of Indian food with its waffling scent of various herbs and spices.

Spent the week attending briefings, an F & B supervision workshop, SA EXCO meeting and eating at the newly opened food court - Koufu. The plan to revamp Sentosa has been going well so far, the mini complex with the food court, 7 - Eleven and souvenier shop really bring convenience to beach goers.

I can't wait to see the revitalization of our very own resort island, I hope that once Vivo City, Sentosa Express and the whole island has been re - developed, it'll be an exciting and innovative experience for both locals and international visitors.

Anyway, I'm starting to count my blessings for the people around me, my family, relatives, friends, lecturers and everyone else who I come into personal contact with.
I used to take things for granted and questioned when I felt unappreciated by others. However, I told myself, maybe I need to start the day with a smile and to look at what others have done for me. That way, you'll feel alot better.

Ok. Got an exhilirating evening of World Cup 2006 - Brazil vs Australia at Tian's place tomorrow night.

Alright, busy days, weeks and months ahead of us.

Good bye & Good luck!

posted by Primordialism Instrumentalism @ 9:31 PM 0 comments

Perception

Perception is the process by which individuals select, organize and intepret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment in order to give meaning to their environment.

It is the unique intepretation of the situation, not an exact recording of it.

What one perceives can be substantially different from objective reality. This is why individuals may look at the same thing, yet perceive it differently.

"How we perceive people affects how we treat them. Conversely, how we perceive people affects how others treat us."

The above statement gave strong reasonance to the way I am feeling. Perhaps it was God's way of answering the burning questions which raged through my head:

"Why are people unappreciative of the things you do for them?"

"Why do people treat others for granted?"

"Why can't I be born as a more better looking, more eloquent, intelligent and richer individual?"

I went to church on Sunday hoping to find an answer to my problems through the sermons, but to no avail. Then while pondering yesterday, I realized that my behaviour could be based on my perception of what reality is, and not reality itself.

Perhaps I should change my perception and count my blessings. In fact, the only need I lack now is self actualization and maybe the need for affiliation.

From this day forth, I shall start changing my perspective on life, to be a better person. I have to admit that I have treated some friends rather badly and taking them for granted for the consolation, comfort and strength they have provided me, however, they never admonished nor chastised me but continued to be there for me.

Thus, I should be the same, sincere and true with the people around me. Contributing to a better world.

Change has to start within, WITH ME!


*"To those who have had the patience to read this far, thank you for attending this integrated lecture on perception and introduction to motivation.
Don't forget your OB Mid - Sem test is tomorrow, 3pm to 4pm. It would consist of 10 MCQs, 2 case studies and a total of 30 marks. It is worth 15% of your coursework.
With that, all the best to everyone in whatever subjects you may be sitting for, OB, Calculus, Law, Food Hygiene and so on.


Au Revior. Enchante

posted by Primordialism Instrumentalism @ 8:35 PM 0 comments