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One Life Revolution reached over 10,000 lives !!  

Due to the overwhelming response, One Life Revolution is embarking on the second leg to 4 more venues in Penang, Kuantan and Johor Bahru and again back to the Klang Valley. One Life Revolution (OLR) is a unique walk through experiential exhibit that's held in Malaysia for the 1st time. 

OLR lets people 'walk in the shoes' of others who have suffered the plight of social injustice. The life-size exhibit gives people the opportunity to have a direct encounter of someone else’s life as they struggle to cope with HIV/AIDS and living in harsh conditions prone to child trafficking. OLR is basically a public awareness and advocacy campaign. The exhibit aims to raise awareness, among Malaysians, of the plight of children affected by HIV/AIDS and child trafficking. It is hoped that having 'walked in the shoes' of the children featured, visitors would develop a sense of compassion and be challenged to help those affected in various capacities. 

Now WorldVision is once again seeking your kind assistance at the following venue:  

Venue : Gurney Plaza, Penang.  

Set up props : 11/8/08 (Monday) 10am   

Dismantle props : 14/8/08 (Thursday) 9pm  

Training Dates : 2/8/08 (Saturday) *time to be confirmed  

Event days : 12/8/08 - 14/8/08 (Tuesday to Thursday)

shifts as below

Shifts for 12/8/08 - 14/8/08  

a) Shift 1 = 10:00am - 2pm 

b) Shift 2 = 2pm - 6pm  

c) Shift 3 = 6pm - 10pm  

* If you are keen to help, kindly respond to this post As soon as possible . Please leave your name and email address so that i may forward the registration form to you.  

* Volunteer training is compulsary. Time to be confirmed. If you've volunteered before and would like to reattend training, you may do so. 

  * If you would like to organise a group tour besides volunteering at the exhibit, kindly also respond to this post by providing a contact person's name and number, number of people and date and time of visit, before 10/08/08.

Last

This shall be my final posting from Kobe. Sorry for not being able to update my photos log. Shall do that when i get back. Wish me a safe trip back. But just in case, look out for any plane crash on the news. If it happens to be mine... = ) God bless.

2 hours

A short chapter indeed this is. Just less than 3 months ago, i was anticipating the start of something new...And in 3 days time i would be back in THE familiar land once again. How short it is.
3 months ago i was probably in the eye of a storm. A complete mess. I knew i had to breakaway, and this whole internship paved the way to the perfect scenario: a strange island with strange people speaking strange language (by strange i mean alien, not weird), and i myself being a legal and authorized alien venturing new streets.
I am not indicating that i am a better man now than i was back then. But nevertheless this journey had brought me new insights, ones i would never be able to depict in words. As cliche as it is sounds, perhaps. The ever-changing environment; new surprises at every turn of a corner, the occasional showers of kindness and generosity, the decisions i am not proud of, the diverse personalities i've came across. All had played their roles well in an enlightening manner. HE must have spent at least a fraction of a second extra to set all that up. THANK YOU.
I am afraid that THE familiar land i am returning to has unfamiliarize itself with me. But then again, even all the aftershocks that frequent this land i grew up on could not estrange me. After all, i guess my return is by no means a significant event to anyone but myself (exceptionals of a handful of people).
Knowing me, i have an ocean-deep hunger for changes. That nature of mine logically creates anticipation to return. But the most unexpected feelings found its way into my heart in these last few days. Though very little, but it's there; i am going to miss this place and everything it holds. Frankly, i am surprised too.
So here i am once again. After having treaded all the peaks and troughs of this chapter, i guess i am ready for the closing. I only hope i am as ready for the unfolding of a new one.

(This post is written 2 hours prior to my finale episode in the company; FINAL PRESENTATION to the multi-millionaires big-shot managers. And i have not practiced nor rehearsed even once. )

RE: BK

(This post is dedicated to BK...the big guy with a big heart)

A big guy with a big heart...and probably a big mouth. Don't worry, in the good way. YES, you can talk. And from what i know, you can talk to alot of different people. AND a good listener as well. You got that one right.
About the leadership thingy...taking everyone into consideration is a gift as much as it is a curse. It has high consumption power, only applicable to people with big hearts. But from what i have learned, this method doesn't always produce the best results. And i believe you are aware of that. Knowing that best decisions are not always the outcome but still taking everyone into account...simply means that you prioritize the team rather than the project. You believe in keeping your team members close to one another, and close to you. You neglect noone, and by that, keeping everyone pleased. You produce good team dynamics and foster a team that works with you and not for you. Your style of leadership amplifies your nature as being people-oriented.
About the sentimental thingy...i think COMPASSION may suit better. You find yourself easily touched and emotionally bonded. And you do not suppress them but to release them naturally. That is another trait of being people-oriented.
Knowing the perfect way to serve yourself in relaxation...and to express your heartfelts...indeed you are quite (but only quite) extrovert. Being expressive to your friends, but it seems to me that you retain some parts within you, some parts you rather share exclusively to the chosen few.

Sorry for writing such a LONG comment. I am in no means judging, less i be judged. But i couldn't help analyzing people. Probably a little compensation for myself for not being able to pursue psychologies.
As a return, why not reply telling me what you think of me?
If you find the post being too long this time, you may exclude the weaknesses part (just joking).