How would I describe a person who has just entered the working world?
I don't know anything about stock market price until I started working. The philosophy is pretty applicable.
Say, you are a new stock. You haven't show your ability so you have no value. But don't forget that you are an ever-rising stock.
So the most important thing when you are new is NOT about letting the market to value you, you need to create your own value.
When I enter the university, I spent my first year building my reputation in my college, second year and third year I aimed for more and finally, I earned more than expected.
It's not necessary to do what I have learnt, learning from what I am doing is more crucial. Soon again, I will be able to join these small pieces of puzzle, there are lots more to learn.
It's the same, it's just that, 'I have to start all over again'. But as I always say, 'I am ready'.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
没有遗憾的四年
刚刚步入象牙塔时，只觉得周围只有没了象牙的白象。自己与马大预科班生住在同一间宿舍，每当看到他们一起上课，一起放学时，心中有些不平衡。为什么自己努力奋斗，还要看到这些人。唉，没有奖学金，也得不到预科班的我，只能在中六苦读，好不容易考入马大。虽然第一选择是化学工程，自己却得了第七选择。难道我在学术运动的努力还比不上别人，老天对我的考验还不够吗？
初次见到系友，得知多数系友都是中六毕业的，就安慰自己，至少老天不是在考验我一人。我应该要相信自己能够改变未来，至少把一等文凭作为自己步入大学的第一个目标吧。我是个爱做梦，不思考，少说话，不读书的孩子，要一等文凭就要读书。花了约一个学期，终于找到自己的读书方法。一个星期内要应付六七科科目，所以读到80%就够了，最重要是熟悉历年考题。我变成一个爱做梦，不思考，少说话，会读书的孩子。嗯，不该说会读书，而是会考试。
刚入大学的时候，自己为了认识更多人而参加了许多活动。还算幸运，学业还能兼顾，虽然有点累，不过是值得的。因为认识人多，互相关照也不错。只是不明白为什么大学总是灌输着‘Senior高高在上’的观念，所以自己也没有兴趣担任那些听起来很威水的职位。大学生活本该人人平等，无忧无虑的，没有两者，也要自由自在， 反正就是我爽就好。
刚入大学的时候，自己为了认识更多人而参加了许多活动。还算幸运，学业还能兼顾，虽然有点累，不过是值得的。因为认识人多，互相关照也不错。只是不明白为什么大学总是灌输着‘Senior高高在上’的观念，所以自己也没有兴趣担任那些听起来很威水的职位。大学生活本该人人平等，无忧无虑的，没有两者，也要自由自在， 反正就是我爽就好。
进了大学，什么没认真，要说认真嘛，那就是Toastmasters International 了。还有每当向人家提起‘土司大师’， 都会被人误解，自己也懒得解释，不需理会人家的讥讽，至少自己已经变得更有自信，更敢说话了。被推上当主席，多少也要拿出点实力，哪怕自己就只有一点点的领导才能。
要改变就要勇敢踏出第一步，自己看到大学网站宣传着Hitachi的社会福利活动时，考虑许久后才决定申请。心想自己还有些实力，反正不太有机会中选。其实当时还有些顾虑，因为HYLI落在大考时期，需要补考。经过两轮的面试及言论发表会，自己竟然获得国贸部秘书长的赏识，她还偷偷地告诉我，是我的人生经历感动了她。回到大学后，自己为了处理补考而烦恼了很久，感叹为何马大完全不为我的付出感到光荣。虽然过程有点坎坷，但一切都是值得的。在讲师的鼓励下，我鼓起勇气向越南出发。真是不虚此行，虽然多少影响了学术积分，但是积分又不能当饭吃。我认识了很多位很有理想，很有干劲的朋友，每当看到他们对生活的积极，自己也会更努力，不让马来西亚代表抛在后头。
曾以为自己已经不能跑了，我的脚仿佛在提醒我--巅峰已过，极限已到。我选择相信自己，改善技巧，并克服了右膝每次作痛的问题。后来马大选择了我这个过期货，还让我认识了一班了不起的运动员。虽然每次比赛都有所斩获，但是还是无法战胜国手的实力。其实每个运动员的背后都流入着一样的辛酸，我们都知道，一切都是努力的成果，没有天分只是懒惰的借口。
毕业典礼，就这样过了。对我来说，大学，不会给你任何东西，你要自己去寻找你的价值。我的毕业典礼，不是我一个人的，而是每一位给予我力量的人。
曾以为自己已经不能跑了，我的脚仿佛在提醒我--巅峰已过，极限已到。我选择相信自己，改善技巧，并克服了右膝每次作痛的问题。后来马大选择了我这个过期货，还让我认识了一班了不起的运动员。虽然每次比赛都有所斩获，但是还是无法战胜国手的实力。其实每个运动员的背后都流入着一样的辛酸，我们都知道，一切都是努力的成果，没有天分只是懒惰的借口。
毕业典礼，就这样过了。对我来说，大学，不会给你任何东西，你要自己去寻找你的价值。我的毕业典礼，不是我一个人的，而是每一位给予我力量的人。
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Test Speaker
There's no better way to improve your public speaking skill than to present a speech and get evaluated. And there's no better place to do it in the evaluation contest. You can't find that many people evaluating you. Speakers' Dream proved to be a challenging club to do a test speech and it's a privilege to become a test speaker, two consecutive years.
Speaking of how I became the test speaker, hmmm...it was luck. Last year, I joked to one of the Area Governor that I would like to try test speaker, since I have tried all the roles in a contest (yes, even judging). She has seen me many times at different contests, even at other Division. And the test speaker for SD happened to turn down on the organising chair (The Area Governor), two days before the competition. She called me and said, 'Jing Yi, I'm not joking, you are going to be the test speaker for my club contest.' Feeling bad about turning her down, since she's been nice to me, challenge accepted. I took once of my previous speech and presented the speech.
Although I spoke a test speech at Taylor's earlier but I didn't get the evaluations expected. SD is the place I was looking for.
Pictures taken by TARC: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.255190244501438.64819.170576959629434&type=3
It was absolutely nerve-breaking, to present a speech in front of many accomplished Toastmasters, DTM K Loghandran (some one who I really look up at) was one of them. In the end, I received not only the evaluation from the contestants but the audience as well. (Tang Sum Chee, Cheong Kok Sum, Chan Siew Peng)
My speech delivery has improved A LOT since then even I could believe it.
This year, I was lucky again to visit their meeting, 3 weeks before their club contest. Knowing about my promising commitment, I was asked to become the test speaker again. Since I have more time, I wrote a new speech in conjunction with the Olympic Games.
It was a fruitful night for me again. Evaluations. To make me a better speaker.
Anyhow, I think better not become a frequent speaker in the club as test speaker should normally be kept anonymous, so I think better find another place next time. There are more clubs out there, or I can even try the Area Contests. =)
I'm glad with the decision I made which has made the changes.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
死穴
有时在想，自己做事的原则和理念是什么，别人又是怎样看我的作风呢？
我承认自己有些我行我素（人家好意提醒：你是个有想法的人），但是只有少数人知道我是不爱做选择的人。当然在这几年间一直秉持的原则和理念并没有改变，反而变得有想法，而不再我行我素。学会聆听是一门学问，学会取舍也需要智慧。
聽，以耳为王，十目一心
我要何时才能领会‘聽’的智慧
取舍，有舍才有能取
我不曾害怕输在起跑点，因为我已知道要怎样漂亮的跑完，更重要的是原则和理念没有动摇，反而给我方向。
毕竟我跑过的故事不曾有过完美的起跑，却又很多漂亮的终点。
我的对手就是我
这或许是优点，或许是死穴。
如果是优点，那就好；
如果是死穴，那就给我个痛快，我要是死不去就会很快爬起来。
这次死不去，反而让我看到方向。虽然还看不到终点，但是我知道，我不会迷路。
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The graduation trip
It's been a week since I return from my graduation trip and I've been busy editing all the videos. It's the greatest enjoyment of life when you get to flash back to all the sweetest memories. And this trip is certainly one of them, I will cherish the friendship till the end of time. The greatest thing you can give is forgiveness, and I'm so glad that we have each other for 4 years.
I didn't take many photos because I find video making more enjoyable, I couldn't stop laughing looking at ourselves.
Day 1 &2:
Day 3&4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7&8:
As usual, our random and absolutely normal act:
And those not appear on the big screens:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5PprFVM7U8&feature=youtu.be
I seriously believe that we can make a movie, judging from our acts. Looks professional and authentic. I mean, what else can you ask for, a bunch of friends that are willing to act funny.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Penang Trip with Coursemates
Can't actually describe my feeling, it's all written in the videos.
It was quite disappointing that only 8 out of 13 of us made it.
Food on Day 1:
Food on Day 2:
Food on Day 3:
Our playful side:
The scenery of the places we went to:
Behind the scene:
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Let Go
Sometimes opportunity knocks, sometimes it doesn't.
--
Tan Lay Theng
It was Tuesday morning, just before I leave for National Achievers Congress, I got an email, it's from Lay Theng, a super nice lady I know from Toastmaster. The e-mail says:
[Dear Jing Yi,
Good morning, and I hope this e-mail finds you well.
First of all, I wish to congratulate you for leading your Club to achieve such an excellent performance for this term. Please keep up the good job!
I wish to have a chat with you (or to meet up with you) on your plan for your involvement in Toastmasters next term.
Please let me know when I can give you a call. May I confirm that you mobile number is 017 250 2406?
Thank you.
--
Tan Lay Theng
Division W Governor Elect]
I went out slightly late replying her mail. She called me that night. I thought she's going to chat with me regarding the Club's achievement for my term since the Division Governor has been promoting the club in the Division Facebook group.
To my surprise, she offered me to become the Secretary for the coming Division W committee.
"I have observed you and your leadership over the year and I want you to join me in my Division W team. Will you join me?"
I had a sudden numb but I was honest,"Actually I have been considering to become the Area Governor but the problem is, I have a contract with Petronas and I don't know where I'll be working in the future, so I have to put myself out this year. I'm in shock right now because I've never thought that I'm capable to serve in the Division level. Thanks for offering but I would like have one day to think about it."
"Jing Yi, I respect your decision, I know that you are capable of serving this role with excellence and passion."
I had a long conversation with her that night. It was too sudden, it was the toughest Table Topics ever given by a Toastmaster.
I could be the youngest Division W committee ever~but should I?
As a Libra, I tend to be indecisive but I know I need to decide. I didn't turn to anyone and today, I replied.
[Dear Lay Theng,
First of all, I'm honored to be invited as one of the committee member in Division W for the coming term. As a Toastmaster, I have learned not to reject when someone ask me for a favor, I am sorry that I hesitated last night as I would normally say yes. I have been considering all the uncertainties that might happen after my graduation and it would be totally irresponsible for me to leave my work in the middle of my service. I have been thinking seriously about it and I think it would be unfair if others need to take up my role half way during the term. I would like to apologize that I do not deserve the post just yet. I believe there are more chances in the future for me to serve Division W. Thank you for your understanding.
Once again thank you.
Jing Yi
with passion to serve.]
I felt bad to turn her down, I denied the Law of Attraction, I said NO. I am always fortunate to receive unbearable help and guidance from other Toastmasters and Lay Theng is one of them. I wish to help her back so much because she's a true and humble leader. But I have failed to serve a great leader.
Life is all about making decisions. This is a painful one.
Letting go is one of the longest lines in the wisdom sheet, I have lots more to learn.
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