Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
Assalamualaikum
Its been - what, like 6 years now since the last time i poured my heart out on the net? So much has happened in that 6 years.
I got my first job just two months out of graduation. (I finally graduated yeay!) I recalled failing one paper and was praying so hard i could finish within the 3 years.
Right, my first job. I actually interviewed back in the uni. I do not have much of memory of the interview though. Bits and fragments of it. But i do remember the guy who interviewed me. He was my supervisor at work. Cool mentor i can say. The job brought me places. Places i never thought i would ever imagine to go to. Furthest north driving alone was for a project in Sik, Kedah (just a few kilometers from the Malaysia-Thai border). Ordered my dinner in Malay but got served by a Thai waiter. He got my order right - nasib baik. Didn't expect it was very good too! Furthest down south is in JB. I frequently traveled to Johor to during my second job.
I stayed for about a year and a half, before receiving a text from a former classmate. He said the offer is good and it could be something new that i might be interested to work on. I asked around and observed for a bit. Some people stayed in their position for years, the job has become a bit mundane but the travelling is not. I got to know a few cool friends too even if they were in different department. We stayed friends till now. One of them is moving off to UK to accompany his wife there. Just had a mini farewell lunch for him. Those days we talked about where are we going to be in years to come. I guess he will be spending bloody good time in Bedford. Haha!
So yea, I accepted the challenge. Went for the 2 hour long interview. Got the job and made the move. Was a bit sad as im about to leave the first place where i got my first pay. It wasn't much but they taught me alot. Had i not have the courage to move here to the Peninsular, I wouldn't have travelled all states except for Perlis. Like seriously.
My second job was a bit of a challenge too. Keeping my skin fair was never an option for my first two job. I was sent out to the field. Probably why I decided to accept the offer, I get to be outdoors. People say you're a girl, why do you want to jemur2 kat luar. To me, that is when i feel free. Not to say that my dad is being overprotective (he was and still is), but growing up, I guess my dad loves us too much to see us get hurt. So much for being anak Shell la kan. Swimming pun tak pandai. Reason - tak nak mati lemas dalam kolam renang. (facepalm).
My second job ni, the fields are limited sikit based on business location. But I can say that I enjoy the drive down south to Johor the most. 4 hours of driving - yes, Myvi i slow helped me get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Yes i work here, i shouldnt complain. Tapi deep down, i crave for the serene and laid back feeling i get when i'm back in my hometown. One particular site is all the way in hutan. Just a few minutes drive from kL. And another favorite, one of the furthest north is located by the sea. Once i drove back to kL carrying fresh udang and ketam in the car, just in time to reach a colleague's house to have it cooked and served for dinner. Yum. ok. tengah malam pun rasa lapar lagi. We'll get to that part probably some time in this post or the next one. And same goes, I got to know a few people who are dear to me sampai sekarang. We have Whatsapp groupchat ok!
I didnt stay long too in the job. Reason being, I was transfered, reported to someone else and i just lost interest. Parent's health wasn't great either. I was at a point in my life (ye, midlife crisis starts early for me), where I need to just stop everything. Like everything. I quit the job and decided to just take a break.
Was not very proud of myself at that time. I'd say its the lowest point in my life. Ah, tak nak cerita yang sedih2 lah kan?
Its....12.03am. Hubby is sleeping soundly. Jack (my tuxedo cat) is also sleeping soundly despite already spending the whole day napping around the house - sometimes in funny places like in the shower.
I feel content. I dont have everything I want in life, but I feel that I have everything I need for now.
Burped, farted. A reminder that there's a cute little (guy/girl) growing inside. Just another week till first trimester ends - and so does all the loya and headaches - i hope.
Oops, got too carried away typing. Let's keep some of the stories to be told another day.
Xoxo,
Anne
p/s: pardon my typos. its inconsistent. just like me. :P
