One less wisdom and thoughts about networking

Glad to be able to have some time to write again, there's so much to update!

Just last week, I have been one tooth down after removing a wisdom tooth via normal extraction. It was a fairly simple and painless yet scary process. My gentle dentist was commendable, very patient and reassuring throughout. An x-ray was taken of my molars and a quick assessment was done - i can extract the offending tooth that was poking my cheeks normally. He then applied some sweet numbing cream and then put something into my mouth, it was the LA injection but he was so slow and calm that I felt no pain, almost nothing.

The only thought on my mind was soaring on eagle's wings with the strength of the Lord. 

In less than a minute, the tool was in my mouth and he gently (or not i have no idea because it was numbed) twisted it a little bit. I could hear some tearing sound and although I can't feel anything, my imagination freaked me out but 3-4 twists later it was off. A blood clotting collagen thing was placed in the hole and I had to bite on a gauze for 20 minutes. After which the bleeding was very minimal.....and I could eat again! :) No pain, just the scary but painless tearing sound. 

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About this world marketing conference networking event I went for a big local airline client (you can guess easily) at Clifford Pier today, it wasn't too bad in the end. I dreaded going and rubbing shoulders with people i don't know and are probably not interested in you but after being there, it was actually a good experience in meeting people from the industry. I guess they're not as versed or comfortable there.. 

And tip number two. Drink some wine. After which, laughter and conversation will ensue. :)
Here's some souvenir pictures taken at the event with the EVP Marketing and some senior management and industry peers.. 

 

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Regarding my job, I know i've always been complaining but currently, I think it is going very well. Some new developmental opportunities means I am more challenged to grow and to develop.. while problems gives me a chance to learn rapidly and come up with solutions. From these experiences, it forces you to grow.  Being thrown in hot fire too, means you can either choose to sink or to find whatever way it is to survive.


And survive indeed. It makes us stronger. So never stop believing in the possibilities, give it a go if you have some heart for it. (Anna, go go go! I'm behind you :) )

I think if we ever stop growing or lost the desire to grow, life will generally feel like a ride downhill. There are still so many things i wish i am doing more of and one that i've always lament about is my lack of exercise. Sheesh, and learning to drive, and dance!. :(

I digress but yea, I am quite happy right where I am now. There are opportunities to travel, to meet people and be in a somewhat creative environment, independence to some level at what i am doing. Empowerment to make crucial decisions is so important to our morale. So yea, happiness.

PS: Wait till the down period and I'll be back to complaining.

xoxo,
principessa