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Alhamdulilah!!! Managed to fulfil a day of fasting today! What makes it so special was that I was working! I always had this thought that it would be virtually impossible for me to fast because of the nature of my work. I walk around the factory countless times a day, from the lab, to the mezzanine, the warehouse and back again to the lab where I'll stay for an hour or so and move on again! Alhamdulilah!
But my main worry today was whether I could fulfil the fast. It bothered me throughout the day. Up till the time I picked Su up. I was really worried. Alhamdulilah! Su, being as strict with herself, does motivate me. I still recall long time ago, when I first started getting serious about the relationship and I challenged her about me converting. I told her that if she loved me, she should convert to my religion. Her reply was, "If you love me, then you'll love my God, because I live my life His Way". Alhamdulilah! What wise words from such a sloppy dresser!
Granted, my productivity was low today, I only made my rounds in the warehouse once, and the rest of the time was spent doing some paper work and walking around the factory, speaking to operators and team leaders about materials and processes. They're a great bunch of people to work with... Most of them at least.
I like being with the guys on the floor, the workers who make the machines run, the people who load up my materials and feedback to me every single thing that bothers them, from poly bags to 700 kg treated pulps. To me, it seems they're giving honest feedback and wants to have the supplier improve. Or it could also be that most of my internal mails end with "Only Use Materials With Confidence", "If In Doubt, Look Me Up Or Drop Me A Note". I'm glad more and more people are doing that... I do sincerely hope it was the right thing to do.
Guys who find me on the floor in the midddle of the night, or like today, at 1130, are generally surprised. Everyone would be saying: "So hardworking?!". My reply would be: "I miss you mah!". But had a really funny remark today, "Work to let your boss see, not others". I personally found it stupid. Well, that's probably why he's only a production guy after 3 1/2 years there. Not even a lead technician. Forgive me Allah, it's only my personal thoughts. The point is I just do not appreciate these species of people. Fortunately for me, not many people know of the work I've done before and of my experiences. Many of them offer advice that's really good and welcome. I'll filter the other personal opinions. Alhamdulilah, there are some people I can count on!
I think one of the best things I've done to end the year, even though I've only been working for less than a month (my boss thinks I've been there for more than 2!) was that I managed to get my first rejected material loaded on to a mill to be run. I personally thought that the material was all right and saw the reason of rejection as one of personal as opposed to professional. Was a minor inconvenience to the operator. Was there during the first run where I help load the material onto the machine and was really pumping with adrenaline! What if it doesn't work? What if the machine spits it out? Should I wait for a systems/process/electrical engineer to supervise the operation with me? What if the machine runs for a bit and decides to condemm the material in her and cause a jam. All these thoughts went through my head in a split second when the overhead crane was lifting the material. Alhamdulilah! With a little effort, the material fitted with a little discomfort, but was good for going! Alhamdulilah! I am so inspired by Him! Subahan Allah!
One of the things I like about this job: Love the uniform. Black polo shirt, light brown cargo pants, tough little belt and comfy safety boots. Everyone dress the same, be it you're a new entry production guy or manager of a department. We're all dressed the same. Alhamdulilah! Hope my time there would be longer and more fun everyday! Alhamdulilah!
Left the factory a little after 5pm. Picked Su up and took the same cab to Shikeen's place. Alhamdullah! Managed to break fast and pray and shoot shit for a bit. Alhamdulilah! She has a very nice family. Cute younger sister as well. Food was great! As with prayers after dinner! Alhamdulilah! She has a nice place. Not too far away from public transport and it's a corner unit. Just makes me so much more motivated to get a landed property as opposed to a condo, Insya Allah. Cannot fathom myself living high-rise!!! But Su has the command when it comes to these decisions. Insya Allah, our next property would not be too far from now. I do not see the market rebounding anytime soon.
It was really nice meeting Shikeen and her family. I was really impressed that her family fasted as well for Hari Raya Haji! May Allah bless them all in abundance!
jahwsl
0132
31 Dec 2006
But my main worry today was whether I could fulfil the fast. It bothered me throughout the day. Up till the time I picked Su up. I was really worried. Alhamdulilah! Su, being as strict with herself, does motivate me. I still recall long time ago, when I first started getting serious about the relationship and I challenged her about me converting. I told her that if she loved me, she should convert to my religion. Her reply was, "If you love me, then you'll love my God, because I live my life His Way". Alhamdulilah! What wise words from such a sloppy dresser!
Granted, my productivity was low today, I only made my rounds in the warehouse once, and the rest of the time was spent doing some paper work and walking around the factory, speaking to operators and team leaders about materials and processes. They're a great bunch of people to work with... Most of them at least.
I like being with the guys on the floor, the workers who make the machines run, the people who load up my materials and feedback to me every single thing that bothers them, from poly bags to 700 kg treated pulps. To me, it seems they're giving honest feedback and wants to have the supplier improve. Or it could also be that most of my internal mails end with "Only Use Materials With Confidence", "If In Doubt, Look Me Up Or Drop Me A Note". I'm glad more and more people are doing that... I do sincerely hope it was the right thing to do.
Guys who find me on the floor in the midddle of the night, or like today, at 1130, are generally surprised. Everyone would be saying: "So hardworking?!". My reply would be: "I miss you mah!". But had a really funny remark today, "Work to let your boss see, not others". I personally found it stupid. Well, that's probably why he's only a production guy after 3 1/2 years there. Not even a lead technician. Forgive me Allah, it's only my personal thoughts. The point is I just do not appreciate these species of people. Fortunately for me, not many people know of the work I've done before and of my experiences. Many of them offer advice that's really good and welcome. I'll filter the other personal opinions. Alhamdulilah, there are some people I can count on!
I think one of the best things I've done to end the year, even though I've only been working for less than a month (my boss thinks I've been there for more than 2!) was that I managed to get my first rejected material loaded on to a mill to be run. I personally thought that the material was all right and saw the reason of rejection as one of personal as opposed to professional. Was a minor inconvenience to the operator. Was there during the first run where I help load the material onto the machine and was really pumping with adrenaline! What if it doesn't work? What if the machine spits it out? Should I wait for a systems/process/electrical engineer to supervise the operation with me? What if the machine runs for a bit and decides to condemm the material in her and cause a jam. All these thoughts went through my head in a split second when the overhead crane was lifting the material. Alhamdulilah! With a little effort, the material fitted with a little discomfort, but was good for going! Alhamdulilah! I am so inspired by Him! Subahan Allah!
One of the things I like about this job: Love the uniform. Black polo shirt, light brown cargo pants, tough little belt and comfy safety boots. Everyone dress the same, be it you're a new entry production guy or manager of a department. We're all dressed the same. Alhamdulilah! Hope my time there would be longer and more fun everyday! Alhamdulilah!
Left the factory a little after 5pm. Picked Su up and took the same cab to Shikeen's place. Alhamdullah! Managed to break fast and pray and shoot shit for a bit. Alhamdulilah! She has a very nice family. Cute younger sister as well. Food was great! As with prayers after dinner! Alhamdulilah! She has a nice place. Not too far away from public transport and it's a corner unit. Just makes me so much more motivated to get a landed property as opposed to a condo, Insya Allah. Cannot fathom myself living high-rise!!! But Su has the command when it comes to these decisions. Insya Allah, our next property would not be too far from now. I do not see the market rebounding anytime soon.
It was really nice meeting Shikeen and her family. I was really impressed that her family fasted as well for Hari Raya Haji! May Allah bless them all in abundance!
jahwsl
0132
31 Dec 2006
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