A little whisper in the dark

A low amplitude buzz

With a few shots of whiskey downed, that's what I'm hearing in my ears and consciousness at this point of time. Just in case I had some accidental exposure to HFMD...... alcohol should kill it......shouldn't it? But this is only 40.5% so I guess whatever bad stuff is only half dead.

But I digress. Its that brief moment of clarity between one alcoholic high, and another.

I've been away for a while, busying with life in general, and not finding the creative energy to make an interesting post. So perhaps this post will be unlike the others in my blog (because it doesn't dwell on my thoughts) but it'll be like some of the other blogs you might read about out there (simply narrative - suits the kaypohs).

I've settled down to work - somewhat. Achieved a happy equilibrium between the resources at my disposal, as well as the work that can be accomplished with what I've got. Guess you can't call it a routine, since it is a project. Actually I prefer it this way, I thrive on a challenge. But I do get lazy at times, and wish that things can go easily. But always remember:

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger

Like the whiskey doing its rounds in my circulatory system now?

So while I'm slowly getting on top of the situation, I've had to learn to delegate my work - and trust that the work is done without having to worry about the gritty details. I'm humbled by the work and effort of the people that work for me, and proud of the results they have achieved. I can only offer suggestions, and not criticism, because I know they have put in their sweat and hours and they deserve the credit.

They too deserve the praise, as and when it is due.

The coming week is crunch time for this project and we'll make it. (not specifying why its crunch time) "We" is because I regard myself as a role player, just like they are, and not above them. They may only see me as the young man that rocks up in his small silver car every few days, talks to the foreman about what needs to be improved, but really, my respect to them for being there, day in and day out, each of those 3000-odd trees they've planted bearing testimony to their efforts and skill.

It is practically impossible for them to know I write this about them, but they are truly the ones who've made it happen.

We've done our best.

posted by Chung Leong @ 3:06 AM