感謝です

The close of the day, I am just very thankful for the week that has passed.
Read a super beautiful post on leadership - introspective, being, soul-searching. See: https://avc.com/2020/01/the-crucible-of-leadership/

This week must have had wings, or supersonic jets. I don't know how I was just thinking about the beginning of the week, and now it's end Friday. I am actually quite charged up at work, and am very glad to be working across multiple teams and doing projects with different ones, both internally and externally.

And some people - you are just thankful for, they bring joy into the workplace and the projects.
While others - zap the energy away and do not spark joy.
Maybe, that's why the crucible of leadership reflection resonates so much. And it's not even talking about the different ones. It is talking about me. Start from me.

I am thankful for this last work chat I had with a new colleague today. It's a nice connection. I never really worked much with him before, but the conversations were encouraging and real. And that lankiness and the very engineering and logical way of phrasing matters or explanations are quirky to me, and very refreshing. He said that he's operational and does not connect the dots or have ideas as fast as I do. I said that I like his thoughtfulness and logical reasoning, and his language flair. And that's why all the parts of the body need to work together to make the unit whole, despite all the unique personas and characteristics.

I was glad I made him laugh towards the end of the conversation. He too, brought encouragement to my soul. Pessimist or otherwise, we all only seek to try our best at work. And we try failing forward sometimes. In the midst, we all want to celebrate success and growth, and to cheer each other on to do better.

And so.... I am brought back to the very present now. Steve is in the tower, and I am home with Kenji, listening to Hillsong worship. So very nice. So love a quiet and cosy Friday night, especially in the pretty cold weather. :)

I am thankful that the ponding incident last week didn't cause too much harm to the house. Sure, I had to wake up at 3am to settle the mess, and had a taste of slight helplessness and tried to imagine what it would be like against a real tsunami or flood. I cannot imagine.
And I am thankful that while Steve got stuck in the thunderstorm aftermath, he, and the trusty Honda, made it back home unscathed.


I am thankful that work was enjoyable and learning was great, except that maybe I still have outstanding pieces at this point in time.

I am thankful for Robert and Monique, for a good fellowship last night over Tacos and Margaritas. I said that this is a once-a-year gathering for the 4 of us together. And I laughed, because it's quite funny that we all did dress up a little, just to eat with each other.



I am thankful for all the texts that came in, from SK, Lauren and my bestest friends. And that goodbye text from Wilson at the airport. Feels like he is a papa, to some extent. Sometimes, these texts and liners just brings much warmth to the soul.

I am thankful for the gym. It's one of the warmest places here I can find. It's just too cold and windy outside. I am thankful it will be workout weekend tmr and Sunday. :))

I am thankful for Omar; he always makes me laugh and he loves Kenji. :)) He said that he has the fastest reaction amongst all the coaches, and I said - beware of Kenji.



I am thankful for Kenji... his silly antics, his multiple poses, and then, that sitting just by my side, resting against my feet. :))

I am thankful for Steve. This one, needs no description. :)

And so, I am a little tired this week. But yet, feeling happy, knowing that it's been fruitful and I've done my best. And finally, thankful for God's word. Live Well 2020.

Lord , you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.  The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.  I will praise the Lord , who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.  I keep my eyes always on the Lord . With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.  Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,  because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.  You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalms 16:5‭-‬11 NIV