February 03, 2006

yakkety-yak-yak-yak.

recently, I came to know of the greatest nag in the whole world.

because of confidentiality and I being in contact with her possibly for the rest of my term in the Brigade (read: brevity), let's call her Ms. S. now this lady here has been working in the SAF for more than twenty years, and has a wealth of an experience. she's quite sweet actually, save for the rather unfortunate fact that she's a nag. yes, a nag. if you know me any better, you'll know naggy nag nags are one of the things I hate with a vengeance. just like bad smells. or almond pudding. but that's besides the point. I do understand why sometimes people nag: because the object of their nagging doesn't get the point. however, the difference lies herein that Ms. S nags because she expects someone who has been in the office for a grand total of two days to know how to go about doing everything. logically speaking, that assumption is pretty absurd, especially considering that my upperstudy was on leave on one of those days. a polite reply would always include "yes" and "thank you". and thus, that's what I can offer.

what is comforting behind all this are the fringe benefits, friendship of those in Headquarters, and the much appreciated comfort of my upperstudy who assures me that "she's always like that!" I wouldn't say it's all bad; she's a good sort, really, though her unappealing side might tend to surface work-wise. then again, she has self-admitted it, and so we'll see how we can work to a common understanding. but let's get things clear: I do respect the lady, and she does look into my welfare, so I guess I'm more glad than sad.

it's been rather good then, and very much different from the experience I garnered in the Signal Company. you deal administratively and relationally, and it becomes quickly apparent that the latter plays a hugely significant part in smoothing the flow of work. people have been nice, the place is nice, and so is the food (!). but I miss life back at the company line. it's more of the people than anything else.

reviewing this week and the last, I realised that I actually went for two interviews consecutively last Monday and Tuesday. the second one was for the CGL Training Class, which I promptly missed the first lesson (!!) because I stayed back with the Boss. too garang, some say. but I like him. he's a great guy.

CNY lunch with Commander & the KAHs tomorrow, followed by a Delirious? concert at Church! and I think I shall catch a movie tomorrow. I like movies. I like being lost in movies.
gid posted at 22:15