Over 16,500 runners from 38 countries participated in this run on the 16th Nov 2008.

I was very fortunate to be able to participate in the 25 km half marathon. As one can walk and run on the Penang bridge only during this event.

Was pretty amused with the organisation of the whole event. It was confusing and chaotic but at the same time there is a personal touch which one will probably never experience during the marathon in Singapore. Guess I had this feelings due to the warm up exercise which highly self entertaining where all the runners did together before the flag off. The electronic tagging was replaced by coloured bands given out by helpers. And on the return trip on the bridge, nearly everyone will hit head on with fun runners. Due to their t-shirt colour, the bridge was orange that morning. It was nearly impossible to continue running but stop and gaze in awe.

Glad to have the company of Uncle Lee and Daniel for the run. And Darren as our all time best supporter. The weekend will not be the same without them. Thanks all for coming 585km up north to join me.

Looking forward to go back home next Tuesday and the highlight of my trip back will be the Standard Chartered Marathon on the 7th Dec 2008.

Even though I do not have absolute confidence that I can finish the 42.195km. But it is my dream to at least complete one full marathon in my life time. What more when I have the company of someone who is willing to take my dreams as his own. Thanks Daniel, we shall cross that finishing line together.

PS. My dear friends, I may be a little slow in getting to the finishing line but I will get there. Be a little patient and wait out for me.

Things had not been as prefect as I had wished for. Prefect situation is considered as a bonus in a challenge. I had nearly forgotten that it was exactly what I had set myself up for. Looking back I had disappointed myself with the thought of giving up.

I was thrown into the job with confusing instruction and guidance. I am frustrated with the non empowerment and control over my scope of work. And the need to entertain no solution, unconstructive comments nearly drove me to the wall.

I cannot quite agree with the reporting and problem solving style of my immediate supervisor. And the self centred  and greedy character of an individual shone so brightly that hurts my sight.

More problems follow with issue regarding entitlement of off days for overseas assignment. Guess the HR policy must have change quite frequently as none of the colleagues had any clue to the policy. This one is ridiculous and I am utterly disappointed.

My “white elephant” laptop. It took the IT 8 weeks to give me local administrator rights to my office laptop.

Time, confrontation and avoidance are the key problem solving methods here. I believe that things are slowly working out now and I am more in control with my work. Slowly I am gaining what is essential for my well being and personal fulfilment at work. I will do whatever I can to make this decision worth the while.

Hope in a way, I will become stronger and tougher.