Wrong way to start the day

I was woken up by a text this morning. I thought it was one of those texts, "Good morning" thingy, but no. It was a shocking text. Not really shocking, but it pissed me off.

It was from a friend, Nick [not the real name]. Apparently, recently (less than a month ago) Nick got a new job at a firm, Softech [not the real company's name] and he left his old firm Armstech [not real either]. So, I did not know that he has not told the truth with his ex colleagues at Armstech that he has joined the new firm, Softech. I did not know at all, at all.

So to cut the story short, a friend of Nick, Mark [also, not real] who is still with Armstech, called me the other day to talk (we got to know each other through Nick of course). Just casual talk. He called TWICE. I did not pick up. I was so damn busy, as always. 9-5pm is never good to talk. Well, then on the way back from work I called Mark. It was a nice gesture that I should return the calls.

Gist of the talk was pretty much nonsense. Nonsense. Nothing of any significance. And it led to the fact that I told Mark that I lunched with Nick and sent him off to his office (I didn't even say "new" office). And I realised something was not right. I realised Mark is assuming that Nick is not attached to any firms and works on his own now (freelance instructor at the gym etc.). I was puzzled and sensed that "perhaps this is how Nick wants to portray himself to his ex colleagues". I managed the situation VERY WELL. I mean, I managed to divert the conversation to something else.

So, after a while of not talking to Nick, I called him yesterday. We got to talk, and I asked him how he is doing at Softech etc. And I asked, why did I sense that his former colleagues at former workplace do not know that he is working for another firm. He explained to me. Well and good and now it is clear. And I told him I managed the situation well. So from now on, I know his stand on things as far as employment is concerned, he does not want people to know that he is working at a new place! I thought it ended there! No!

This morning I got a text from Nick saying that "Zul, Mark told me you were the one who called him!" What the F-word? Goodness gracious! He has to be kidding me. I called Mark to return his calls (which I purposedly did not answer) and the conversation WAS NOT scoped around to talk about Nick (as if I purposely called Mark to update Mark what Nick has been up to... puhlease!). Goodness me! From the text alone, I can conclude that Nick doesn't trust me and hence trying to get confirmation from Mark what the real story's like. So to me, that is a complete NO NO!

To be precise, I was pissed off. And I am still pissed off. I tried to call Nick to confront him. Well, the call went unanswered, as predicted. Even my text went unanswered as well. Well, I do not need this crap. I jotted it down here to clear my chest and head. That is all. This has not impacted my day at any level, but it is clear indication of capacity of "certain" individuals.

* Off to lunch around UPM area, apparently there's a nice restaurant that serves NS food over there. See ya people...

2011

Good Bye 2010 - You were exhausting...!

+ Sorry never mean to have be a shocker with this pic to begin my first entry in year 2011

I do not know what to post here. I was driving to work today and I got a bad news from a dear friend - he said, his older brother has passed away this morning. It hit me. That was 4th death in a row, in less than a week. People that I know. People that I care really. I am still as shocked.

I could not travel to go and attend the funeral. I guess, surah Al Fatihah from far, is the most that I can do. Al Fatihah to the four who have gone to the eternal phase of life. Like what I BB'ed to my boss today, because she was concerned whether I was OK knowing that there's been 4 deaths in less than a week. I said "Hidup lawannya mati... it is a sure thing. All we can do is to accept fate, really"

Anyway, here I am, writing again. I am not sure what 2011 holds for me. The first week has been nothing but a drag. But I managed to go through that fine. I know this will be a challenging year - I am talking generally about work. Since personal and family life has been going on OK. So, that leaves me with work life to worry about. I can't really say much here, you never know who is going to stop by here and sniff. You never know. :)

+ The transformation from old to new.

As far as blogging is concerned, I was not too happy with 2010 since I did not write much. Well, I was busy getting the house ready (finally it was completed in May 2010). And now, it has been 8 months since I moved in. I like the way it has progressed. So I can't wait to host friends, if there are in need for a place to stay while they are in Kuala Lumpur. So far it has hosted Luke, Barry, Xavier, Allen, Andy, my family of course and many more. :) Grand!

+ Xavier, Barry and Allen came to Malaysia in 2010, one of the highlights. And I managed to "reciprocate" by visiting Dublin in Dec 2010. Maybe this year to Canada? Ohh...

I guess I will stop there. Just imagine, I got into the office, wanting to sort all the documents our, and instead, I am writing this entry instead. Well, at least, this is something that I am proud of :) Haha. You know how Monday is like, so to start of with something that I can see the result of, well, it should count for something.