Wednesday, December 17, 2014

5 weeks on - PERSEVERANCE

In my 5 weeks as a councillor, the one thing I learnt is PERSEVERANCE.

Indeed Im reminded of my alma mater's To Strive, To Seek, To Find and not to Yield or in the national language, Usaha Hingga Jaya.

There is so much bereaucracy that one have to wade through just to get s simple matter fixed. Time and again, the thought crosses one's mind to just keep to status quo.

However, I took my oath of office to do my best and to serve to my fullest capacity. Thus I owe it to myself not to give up but to persevere and to think out of the box.

I will continue to speak up, to bring change and greater effeciency to the council's administration. If its wrong, I will correct it even if it means having to crash against the wall.

"let it be" will not be in my vocabulary.

I will try and try again to bring and to give my best to the community that I have pledged to serve.

I pray for strength and for patience.

So help me God..Amen.

Monday, December 8, 2014

PJ Half Marathon

Last Sunday, despite only 2 hours sleep, I was there at the PJ Half Marathon.

The main event 21km was flagged off around 5:50 after a short delay. This was followed by the 10km, 7km and 5km runs.

After prayers and breakfast, the Fun Run, 3km was flagged off. Families with strollers were also seen.

I joined Elizabeth Wong, Halimey and Akhir in the 3km run. It was fun indeed and the satisfaction was reaching the end. Not trained nor prepared, it was nevertheless good exercise and not too difficult.

I do however admire those who did the longer ones. I salute all of them and Im sure everyone had a great morning despite some hiccups in the organisation.

I look forward to similar future activities.