Personal Collection of Interest, Experiences & Creative Ideas...!
As the horse season comes to an end, Monday racing has become more intense than ever! Last Monday racing was soooooooo much fun that every race was like a blast!! There is more cheering than every other Monday, and even I feel like I'm part of them as they watch the horses near the finish line! I wish the WINTER season in Kuwait would never end!
Early morning at work, I found myself running to do my fingerprint attendance, It’s already 1 minute past the grace period, and in that moment, I am already super upset and panicking , in my mind, I could have parked in-front of the office then do the attendance instead of parking the car in my designated area that took me a minute late, as I reached my desk a warm brew coffee was already prepared then I start to question myself, why do I get upset???
What the heck is 1 minute? Would it be worth losing myself for 1 minute?
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I'm glad someone gave me a coffee in advance everyone in the office knows me so well when I am upset or unhappy, they can either calm me down with a warm, steaming cup of coffee or some fried noodles. As the sun started to set, I took time to just sit and relax in the racing track, it is where I comfort myself and breathe, while walking up the stairs I noticed one of the pharmacy staff (our company's co-branch, a neighbourhood shop) was inside the car, he was watching youtube on this phone laughing like he was on his bed, he looks so comfortable inside his car making it as his very own bedroom, while the pharmacy was jampacked with so many customers, everyone was super busy, he remained unbothered!!
Despite repeatedly checking to see if he would move or at least get out of the car and help, he just stayed keep watching movies and sleeping all day long. I was irritated witnessing all the laziness in-front of me so I asked him what he was doing when he was hired to work in the pharmacy as helper.
"He replied that he was only working PART-TIME and receiving a low salary of 180KD for 6 hours. ( take note: The company provided him with a private car for transport and free gasoline")
BEYOND shocked is all there is to react !!!! my eyebrow and heart beat keep rising, it has no more space to extent higher!!!! how fat his skin to just say that!! when there are so many expats working 12-14 hours for 90kd without any other benefits!! every fils/cents and minute of that 90KD is their blood and sweat!
while this FU&^&% Hippo.... Watching movies on his phone, he sat in his car all day. He leaves for home before his working hours, claiming to be a part-time worker. I'm in disbelief that he defines working part-time as simply being present and choosing what to do!
WHY would a company keep tracking each of us for every minute when they have a person who has a car and fuel expense under the company , comes to watch and continue his sleeps at work?
Out of Curiosity, I asked people at the pharmacy why this person was taking advantage of the system. Then, I learned that his brother worked for one of the owners of the company as a PERSONAL DRIVER and Most of their relatives are all household workers at the owner's house, which means that this PART TIMER is completely trusted by the owner. Case closed! He's been here for a year and no one complains.
Honestly, I feel extremely frustrated and angry, but I also feel that I should pity him What is it about 180KD + Free CAR + Gasoline UNFAIR? perhaps it is his LUCK but sadly he took advantage of it!! he will never know the value of the things and opportunity until it is taken away. DIVINE JUSTICE never sleeps.
So what is 1 minute less of my time?? I work with pride and integrity for 8-9 hours each day that 1 minute late feels like I have already disappointed the company. I can go home with a clear conscience knowing that I have served my master to the best of my ability
That's 1 minute!! See you tomorrow!! (lols)
After opening my first ever small gift shop in Kuwait, I decided to join StreetFood BUGSHA market, it's one of the biggest 3 days local fair, showcasing the best street foods and creative products from local retail shops, I’m an avid fan of fairs and exhibits, I should say that, this particular organization is definitely a winner, very organize and the marketing itself is superb!! One big clap to the whole team!!
So let me take you to the whole process and experience of
being part of the event, It's amazing how universe find its way to make things
POSSIBLE!! DREAMS do COME true!!
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DAY 1 – THURSDAY
For first timer like me, well, not fully "first timer" I've joined fairs several times I’m actually not very new to this, but for some reason, I felt so
pressured and stress when I just want to Enjoy
the experience and make a lot of money (lols),
so the on the1st day, the
excitement turn to sour because I was sick, I’m on duty at my regular work and the worst is, I did not prepare my things… I felt like I was on the verge of falling
apart!! , the organizer called me as I am the one booth who did not do
decorations with only 3 hours to the opening, I’m
super stress and physically weak on the first day that I have to share same stress to my husband
and sister, because that’s what family for!! we shared the stress!!! Hahahaha….. Hubby
went extra mile taking off from work just to get the stocks from the shop, and
my sister with her hubby which coincidently on short vacation they are free as
a bird, they drove extra fast to gather decorations and get things done… in
short my first day was a disaster and a miracle, I dearly
witnessed the love and care of the people I called family, we managed to pull
things off with very limited resources, went on display just in-TIME…. And Surprisingly sell many
things on the first day!!
For First timers/joiners and you want to have the KNET service, GULF BANK and BOUBYAN BANK are very accommodating and fast, have all your documents prepared and submit, it takes 2-3 days to issue the certificate. Highly recommended specially for EXPATS, you won't feel any discrimination at all!
DAY 2 -3 – FRIDAY & SATURDAY
After all the first day drama and mistakes, I’ve learned a lot, so I woke up early, or better yet I
did not sleep the entire night, preparing things, I close the shop
temporarily for 2 days and apply for
early leave at work so I can focus on
the last two days of the event,
We started very early and multitasked (eating while working hehehe) till we are fully
satisfied with the designs and decoration, I was so ready and well prepared on
the 2nd day, as the exhibit opened I can feel my energy comes into
very positive state, the
entire family was with me , all out support!!!
I always believed that, when preparation meets opportunity it’s a bomb!!! And
that’s what I felt in that instant!! It feels good to do your thing with the
people who sincerely support your passion!!
Overall, it was a great experience, super TIRING but it’s all
worth it… should I’ll be joining the next one??? Well, not now…I super need rest, and I know, I still have to fully prepared
and commit myself entirely because joining such event is not easy, its physically and mentally tensed but every after challenges is worthwhile!!! Perhaps,
in the next season I will be back!!
Thank you so much STREETFOOD event for the experience!!!! and
to my FAMILY, you are all that I
have, I am blessed and grateful to have such amazing people supporting and
sincerely loving me for who I truly am and
in the craziest things I want to do in life!!
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