How are you guys doing?
Getting used to the "new normal" that's being rolled out after your MCO (Movement Control Order), CB (Circuit Breaker), Lockdown or whatever it's called?
I personally can't believe it's already June.
I mean, what really happened since the turn of the year? I remember clearly going to Perth with my family for Chinese New Year (thank God that happened), but that was in January.
I personally can't believe it's already June.
I mean, what really happened since the turn of the year? I remember clearly going to Perth with my family for Chinese New Year (thank God that happened), but that was in January.
Almost 5 months have transpired since.
Work-wise, I can only say we've been lucky (so far) in Thailand. Official numbers don't look too bad, and companies like mine have not been ordered to shut. Then again, much of our emphasis has been to work in a different way, to change our mentality to expect a possible order to close tomorrow.
If we can close a deal today, we do it.
If we have time to make 1 more phone call to remind a customer to pay what's due, we do it, because we might not have the chance to make that call tomorrow.
At home, my awesome wife and kids have stayed home for the best part of 2 months, with no complaints whatsoever.
School has moved online, and I can see the sheer amount of effort put in by the teachers to have made it happen in such a short time.
I realised it's a draining exercise trying to put meals punctually on the table all day everyday, but if everyone can, I have to find a way to make it work.
I have also seen the unexpected demise of some of my favourite restaurants. Jamie Oliver Kitchen (formerly Jamie's Italian), Karmakamet Diner to name a couple. Amazing destinations lost, but the memories there, never forgotten.
Work-wise, I can only say we've been lucky (so far) in Thailand. Official numbers don't look too bad, and companies like mine have not been ordered to shut. Then again, much of our emphasis has been to work in a different way, to change our mentality to expect a possible order to close tomorrow.
If we can close a deal today, we do it.
If we have time to make 1 more phone call to remind a customer to pay what's due, we do it, because we might not have the chance to make that call tomorrow.
At home, my awesome wife and kids have stayed home for the best part of 2 months, with no complaints whatsoever.
School has moved online, and I can see the sheer amount of effort put in by the teachers to have made it happen in such a short time.
I realised it's a draining exercise trying to put meals punctually on the table all day everyday, but if everyone can, I have to find a way to make it work.
I have also seen the unexpected demise of some of my favourite restaurants. Jamie Oliver Kitchen (formerly Jamie's Italian), Karmakamet Diner to name a couple. Amazing destinations lost, but the memories there, never forgotten.
As I type away during lunchtime in the office, I know I will go home after work to my family waiting for me with a big smile on their faces, to children who have (mostly-happily) bonded with each other 24hours-a-day, to a fearless lady who stands beside me in all situations.
I know my parents are trying to stay at home as much as possible back in Kuching, keeping safe and healthy, waiting for the day their children and grand-children can visit again.
I know my wife's family is taking care of her grandmother with all their heart, and that she's trying to get well soon as she looks forward to us walking through the door again.
I also know all my friends are working as hard as me in order to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I know my parents are trying to stay at home as much as possible back in Kuching, keeping safe and healthy, waiting for the day their children and grand-children can visit again.
I know my wife's family is taking care of her grandmother with all their heart, and that she's trying to get well soon as she looks forward to us walking through the door again.
I also know all my friends are working as hard as me in order to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
So is this, what they call, the "new normal"?
When has "trying our best" become a "new normal"?
Why has spending your best time with your closest ones become a "new normal"?
Is putting the most effort to support each other, a "new normal"?
If it is. I kinda like this new normal.
When has "trying our best" become a "new normal"?
Why has spending your best time with your closest ones become a "new normal"?
Is putting the most effort to support each other, a "new normal"?
If it is. I kinda like this new normal.
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