Promise me?

I had a training day at work today. It was the 2nd day of a 2 day course. Essentially, it was a course to give people ideas of how to better manage their time and workload, so as to generally be a more effective person.

There were quite a lot of good parts in it, but the key thing I'm full on passionate about is the promise cycle. Essentially, before you agree to doing anything, understand the nature and scope of work required, negotiate the scope, agree on a deadline, and then commit. After commiting, stick to that commitment. Not doing so causes unnecessary stress on others and has a cascading effect.

I believe that principle is really core to a business. Having a profitable business relies on things getting done effectively, and if people can't keep to their word, significant time is wasted and a large amount of unnecessary stress is generated.

I believe this principle should be applied to daily life. I saw a Facebook status today that said, "How many times do you allow someone to cancel/postpone before you give up trying to be their friend?" Good question. Those that do that should realize they rapidly lose credibility and one day, we're not going to bother anymore. Call us when you want to maintain a relationship.

Of course, the world's not perfect and things will get in the way of keeping all promises. But to the best of our abilities, let's try and at least pretend we respect each other by keeping our word.

November 22, 2010

Happy birthday, "Yvonne"! Wishing you plenty of good things ahead :) When you're not too busy watching little kids swim or drawing cartoons, perhaps you would like to come over and drink all the weird drinks left in my place, and make a parma while you're at it =)

On other note, I am very, very tired. I was so tired this morning I decided to go to the drive through coffee place near my work. As soon as I bought it, I remembered why I don't generally buy from there. I really could not taste the coffee in it; it was like steamed milk. Unhappy. Fortunately had a decent coffee at lunch to make up for it. I must remember not to purchase from there again so as to prevent myself from supporting the proliferation of bad coffee in Melbourne.

November 17, 2010

I heard someone smile on the other end of the phone today. I couldn't help but think how we've come a long way. I remember the first time when we really had nothing to say to each other.

Jovial insults, a dozen inside jokes in a 5 minute conversation, the smiling voice - that's when you know you've built a relationship. I don't take this lightly, am greatly thankful for it, and consider it something to be looked after.

It really isn't that difficult to be friendly. Try it one day, you might even enjoy it.

Some duck egg on the side?

I had a slightly pricey meal tonight. Thought I would try some duck egg. Hadn't tried it before, so why not? Had Wagyu beef as well. Hadn't tried that either. I must say, a regular Porterhouse is probably sufficient for me.

Might as well have a few glasses of wine.

Had to have some dessert and coffee to make sure I could walk back home straight.

Doesn't matter it was pouring rain coming home. Doesn't matter my jeans got soaked. Doesn't matter there were others on Lygon street clearly not walking straight and uttering words that didn't make sense to even themselves let alone anyone else.

Doesn't matter becuase for a few hours, I could forget.

And that didn't feel too bad.

November 10, 2010

I've been reminded again today that life's better without you. The sun shines, the birds sing, and even the possums crack a smile when you are gone.

Thanks for not being here for me, it makes me happy.

November 3, 2010

I don't like it.

Head heavy
Pressure cooking
Sandbags on the shoulders

It's stressful, tiring
It disrupts my peace

Not a great week.

November 1, 2010

One of those days that I am getting frustrated at everyone and everything.

Grumble.

One of those days where you know it's better not to interact with others otherwise you may unfairly get upset at them.

Sigh.

On the positive, it's a public holiday tomorrow. No work.

Good night.