Optimist, sunshine, nature, apples, clouds, animals, walking, being me, air-rifle, sketching, music, laughing with friends, reading, living each day to the fullest
'On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.

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I have a discovery. For many, doing what you love and loving what you do is tough.
It is depressing to feel that many, if not all of my colleagues are not passionate about what they are doing. Even right from the start when they just applied for this very job. They know its a choice they make and ultimately the responsibility of their decision falls back on them. They choose to do it because they just needed a change.

I've never met any colleague who is here because they genuinely want to be here. Well, I guess me included to some extent. Perhaps, it could be about the lack of understanding of what this sector about. Perhaps, people love to contradict themselves. Or maybe there isn't a better choice than to move at opportunities presented even though there is a risk of having to do things you have zilch of an interest. It could be the state of mind at that moment when I popped the question at them. Maybe its the nasty boss that makes everyday gloomy and sad. Lastly, they don't have a choice? (but they do!)

I'm irritated when a particular colleague constantly complains how tiring work is, sighing always. I dislike that kind of energy if she ever wants to rub it off on others like that. I try to hihi and then heck care about what she's saying.

Coming back, I say that I for one am 'guilty' of doing things I don't really really really love here. I mean, I was still posted here when my first two choices were highlighted in my resume. I know I came here for a reason, to further my interest in environmentally related aspects, but to a certain extent you sense a sense of disappointment in me and my outlook toward people in my workplace.
They are really nice people I can testify, just that I don't think they're here for the right purpose.
Guess in life choices are not sweet and rosy all the time. Part of growing up. Applies to me. Unless you love whatever comes your way, putting it into perspective and making the best out of it they say. Makes you think about what you really would love to do.

For those who get what they love to do as a job, I think they are really blessed. Everyday is not a job anymore. Its about having fun and contributing in a way they love to do so.
I shall tell you more about my life experiences the next time.

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Sometimes, it feels good to surprise yourself.


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