Birth Month Meme

Merry Christmas everyone!

As I browse through my mobile phone's calendar, I just had a "light bulb" moment... in a few days, I shall have my first encounter with the big three! Yes, that dreaded big three-zero is coming very soon. What is it gonna be like I wonder. I hope for a life filled with more excitement than anxiety comes up!

I've been tagged by my friend Novz about this birth month meme (how could you? :D). To top with, gave me a deadline to respond!

Okay, let me discover myself... my birth month is January.

Stubborn and hard-hearted
=> (I don't think so unless I've had enough).
Ambitious and serious
=> (oh, yes!).
Loves to teach and be taught
=> (to a certain extent).
Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses
=> (nah, I try not to).
Likes to criticize
=> (do I? maybe when I'm pissed).
Hardworking and productive
=> (I'd like to believe so).
Smart, neat and organized
=> (ehem, O.C! But my working table can remain neat for no more than 2 days).
Sensitive
=> (definitely! I can see through the eyes)
and has deep thoughts
=> (haha, I just think too much!).
Knows how to make others happy
=> (really?).
Quiet unless excited or tensed
=> (most of the time even excited or tensed).
Rather reserved
=> (perfect!).
Highly attentive
=> (yup).
Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds
=> (regular massage have kept me healthy lately but still prone to injury.).
Romantic but has difficulties expressing love
=> (hmm, ya I guess so, I'm just too reserved!).
Loves children
=> (oh yes! esp when they're in good mood).
Loyal
=> (count on me anytime.).
Has great social abilities yet easily jealous
=> (I beg to disagree.).
Very stubborn
=> (am I?)
and money cautious
=> (I save for an early retirement but I manage to indulge).

If you're a Capricorn like me, read on...

Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Capricorn: The Capricorn person is prudent, responsible, realistic, very wise, formal, patient, methodical, disciplined, traditional, cautious, conventional, hard-working, persevering, ambitious, dedicated, focused, honest, dependable, serious, self-reliant, businesslike, career-oriented, authoritative, conscientious, and competent. They can also sometimes be rigid, suspicious, status-seeking, demanding, insensitive, inhibited, possessive, cold, dry, aloof, lack of emotional depth, possesive, self-conscious, materialistic, narrow-minded, vindictive, bitter, lacks hope, melancholy, controlling, harshly critical, restricting, calculating, and saturnine. And some can be abusive towards children and animals.

Likes- Romance, Loyalty, Feeling secure, Financial/material stability, Ambitious mates, Feeling committed, Making long term relationship plans, Dependability, Reliability, Perseverance.

=> (I like everything well-planned and in order... with determination, commitment and focus. Although, I wish I'd be more spontaneous, it's just not me.)

Dislikes- Flightiness, Being bossed around, Crudeness/coarseness, dominance, Game playing, Ego displays, Extravagance, Being challenged by a lover, Indecisiveness.

=> (Ooh, never boss me around, else you'll get a dose of your own medicine. hehe)

Suitable occupations are where responsible, patient and economising qualities can be exercised; such as scientist, engineer, manager, civil servant, mathematician, farmer, builder, politician, director.
=> (I don't seem to belong here, do I?!)

To me, these may hit close to 80% true... yet I believe birth month has nothing to do with the dominant trait of a person -- each individual is born and raised unique just like you and me. :D

Whew!

Whew! I’ve never been this occupied. It’s finally over, at least for now. God is so good.

Twas my first experience to join a bazaar. So many lessons learned from merchandising, marketing to operations and customer service -- indeed a discovery of thyself… a far cry from my daily routine of counting numbers. I've sold close to 400 pieces of these! :D

The greater challenge was being part of the organizing committee. From the nicest comments to those constructive criticism, not counting the never-ending dilemma that came our way, those sleepless nights have finally paid off. To a few who did not believe in this project, i humbly say *wink*, ha we made it! It was not just a bazaar, twas indeed a feast! Those praises from shoppers I’ve never met before were priceless. The smiles and appreciation from the exhibitors were heart-warming. Thank you for believing in us. The feast shall continue very soon…

I just deserve the two sessions I had with the masseur and a shopping spree at the bazaar. My staff (that I have taken for granted during those busy days) will surely be delighted with the nice inexpensive earrings, bangles and bags I got for them! :)

Happy Holidays!

Sleepless

I have always been the designated organizer of our group. Although I didn't initiate it, I always end up doing it. I have this urgency of getting things in order otherwise I won't be at ease.

Our company is coming up with a new project. Since we are pressed with time, here I am, volunteering myself to help out and get things in order. But this is completely different from the usual coordination that I have done, this is on a large scale which involves the society at large and our company's reputation. Whew, this is too much to handle but we got to do what we gotta to do; no compromise we have to do it well. A lil gain but so much to loose. It's no easy task and it's giving me sleepless nights. I could sense I'm aging this year.

Crowning glory

Yes, I am referring to the hair. Mine has a story to tell.

As a kid, I usually had this very short hair, with matching short bangs, "bagol" as we usually calls it as it has resemblance of a husk. My mom or was it my aunt wanted it that way and I never liked it. I was always black-mailed that if I won't get a haircut, I can't have a party. So if you go over my birthday pictures, oh my golly, I looked my worst!

A trip to the salon has always been a nightmare, I cried when I didn't like it. Very posh at a young age, huh. For the past 10 years or so, I go to the same hairstylist. Her assigned cubicle has changed a couple of times, but my hairstyle didn't change much. I never had it permed or coloured and I always want it low maintenance.

My hairstylist wasn't available last weekend, but I was desperate to get my hair done, so I went to another salon not knowing anyone there and challenged myself to get a new do. I'm getting compliments -- a reassurance that it's done well.

Petty as it may seem, I always had this comfort zone issue. It takes a while for me to get cozy but once I get so comfortable with something, I can stick to it for life. Not that I'm complaining, it's just that it's nice to be spontaneous at times. I hope I'd be more spontaneous without being impulsive.

DC

It has been a long weekend for me, had four days off from work (but not exactly though, had meetings in between). How I wish I had flown to some place but by virtue of family protocol, we have to be here for All Saints Day.

Rain has been pouring unexpectedly lately, loosing our DSL connection. Our internet provider responded by saying, sorry ma'am it's a long holiday we can't fix it until Monday. Whaaat?! No internet for the holidays?!

Things have changed, haven't they? Extended holidays used to mean extended hours of sleep, munching here and there, being couch potato-tv addict but in this day and age, it can't be complete without internet connection, right? Tried out mobile internet last night but it way too S-L-O-W!

So here I am with my lonesome self surfing in a cafe, taking advantage of free wifi after an afternoon of Yoga session and sporting a new hairdo. Just can't take being DC. ;D

*DC - disconnected