It's All About The Experience
Musing
This Slipper My Aspiration
Nov 15th
Dear ol’ slipper, it’s your time to rest….
My faithful slipper has thought a thing or two about virtues worthy of cultivation.
- DURABLE = TOUGH. At first look, you might think this slipper must have only been used in the bathroom or toilet. But actually, besides wearing it to the toilet, it has been to many other places – from the hot tar road of UTP to cold misty soil of Cameron highlands; from the streets of Cambodia to salty waters of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam; from Jakarta to many countless of walks in Malaysia itself. If you want to survive in any type of business, you’ve gotta be tough like my slipper. And not only tough on the exterior but also on the inside. Slipper has been subjected to demeaning comments such as it being ugly to be worn in a shopping complex. But to my slipper, as long as it’s doing its job in rain or shine, it’s a good slipper because after all beauty is nothing without the brain. Your essence counts most.
- PORTABLE = FLEXIBLE. Slipper is light weight. You can pack it easily in a small bag. Being light, it is not a burden to carry around. And that means, you can change from your shoe to slipper anytime you wish so. Slipper is always ‘on the go’. The key is to be ready at all times for changes, for travel, for change in plan. Be easy to manage and supervise instead of being a burden. Your service is top notch if it’s affordable, flexible and prompt.
- MULTIPURPOSE = VERSATILITY. Slipper is also a good weapon especially for whacking cockroach. You might not want to use an expensive footwear to do that, isn’t? Unattractive is a form of attraction too. Nobody might want to steal it, and you have no qualms about using it for jobs that might get your footwear dirty, for example. So be adaptable in different kinds of situation. People love someone or something that is multipurpose and able to multitask.
- FEATURES = ADDED VALUE. Slipper has emblazoned beads that massage your foot as you walk. Needless to say, anything comes with something extra for the same price….why not? Added values could be anything – empathy, free gift, follow-up, other technical services, newsletter, add-on packages, and etc.
- RETIRE IN GOOD SHAPE = KNOWING WHEN TO STOP. This picture is taken after slipper retires from everyday use and I’m sure you can tell it’s still usable, which is good. This means slipper can come in handy when it’s needed. No matter what, experiences are valued – good advice and words of wisdom and guidance will help successor in their course. Retire when it’s time and pass on the job to a deserving person. Enjoy the rest of your numbered days while in good health!
BahKutTeh
Oct 25th
Aiya…so long didn’t post anything, feel a little guilty. First I want to hit my head for accidentally deleted Ah Tat’s comment. Silly me but I blame the spams for starting me on deleting the comments in the first place.
So, up to now my life journey has zigzagged to Klang. In the past few months, I have been like Bah Kut Teh – mixture of this and that but all the goodness in one pot. In this post, I want to thank a few people. I want to thank Thinhes for helping me around KL so much for so many times. He even let me stay in his place and helped me to find an accommodation in Klang. Sometimes he bought me meals. Thank to Uncle Goh for donating two pricey items for my use in my empty apartment. He even footed the transportation cost. TQ TQ so much. Thank mum also although she’s over-worried about me moving to another place.
Klang is actually a nice place to stay not only because of the bah kut teh. Almost everything you need can be found nearby. And they do not have bad traffic jams like in KL. And the cost of living is similar to Ipoh. And the majority of the Chinese people here speak hokkien. And the staff is very friendly and welcoming. They even have all sorts of DIY drinks in the pantry to which you can help yourself to whenever you want. They even share the snacks such bread, biscuits, tidbits, cakes, mango, pau etc etc. Satisfied. My place is quite cooling, not only strategically shy from direct sunshine but windy as well. Nowadays at night you can even enjoy illegal fireworks display. huhu…
I’m at peace but busy learning and earning also, which is good. Haven’t brought my JitChak along, that’s why no pictures in my recent posts =(. So here it is – just a short update on my part. You if come to Klang, do drop by for a visit. You can crash here too if you want.
Till then, chaoizzzzz
