by: Debbie F
Hi guys!
As much as Iftar becomes the peak after
full day of fasting, the same goes to
ending one’s tiring, working day. Most of
us tend to check our watch for only-Godknows-how-many times while ensuring
the cashier’s report are printed, papers
are properly arranged and getting the
list of to-do-stuffs are fully prepared for
the next day and kept neatly at the right
corner of your desk. It is always
something other than just grabbing a
bag and catches the bus to
accommodation (or for those who drive,
to drive home).
My ‘after-shift’, like others, means a lot
to me. Not only it reserves the time for
my friends (and ahem…habibi), it also
gives me satisfaction to get to my books
and ear-stinging tunes on play. One day I
enjoy hanging out with friends, the next
would be some crazy thriller books with
hard tunes of System of A Down in my
ears. I will fully equip with a venti-sized
of latte, if I got luck. It helps me keeping
my feet on the ground and getting
myself back to sanity after long day at
work.
During the recent survey conducted in
THDB (a bunch of thanks for my
colleagues who contributed and fellow
committee who encouraged), I have
gathered sort an interesting things that
my colleagues could hardly wait to do
after their shift ends. Of course, there is
always a life other than greeting guests
sincerely behind the reception counter
and cleaning 15 – 20 guestrooms
everyday. It feels good and amazingly
energized having to talk and laugh with
loved ones at home, or doing some
exercises and making dinner while
gossiping with your peeps. I absolutely
can’t imagine any of my colleagues who
are calling her/ his day off and simply do
NOTHING!
Like me, internet becomes everyone
most best friend after work. Or second.
You name it; Facebook, Twitter,
Yahoo.com or even You Tube, it engages
our colleagues in every angle. Not to
mention, some online movies and music
portals. Almost 50% from overall
correspondents
live
by
internet.
Essentially, even me. And why not? It is
barely to live without one nowadays
especially for most of us stay afar from
family and loved ones. Well said. And the
rest, you may want to see them yourself!
Have fun reading!
A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by
relaxation… is the medicine that puts all
ghosts of fear on the run… George
Matthew Adams
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