Sunday, March 22, 2009

Beezee

Haven't been posting for a while. Since coming back from the holidays, been extremely busy at work, what with a few big meetings scheduled for middle of the month. At least now, have a bit of breathing space. But boss will be away for a bit, so pressure on me for a while to "jaga kedai" or "look after the shop".

Not only that, been attacked by the coughing gems. Think it is more the throat irritation which causes the cough. Strong antibiotics have helped somewhat, but a persistent and lingering cough is there. More so when I talk too much or sing too much.

Well, rather than writing a lot, will just have a brief summary of incidents/feelings:
a) Wonder why some people think too highly of themselves. Perhaps they have been whispered to wrongly and as a consequence, have been misguided. Unfortunately, reality checks have been unwelcomed.
b) Wonder why some people only see the black and white. Whatever happened to the shades of grey? Either you are with me or against me kind of mentality? Notice the "me" mentality.
c) Been royally screwed by the watchdogs TWICE! Firstly, with statements that interest rates are too low already, and have been "frontloaded" (that is, reduced by a lot early on already), and then, just about two weeks later, go and cut interest rates again! Secondly, shocked the market with quite a few long tenured bond tenders. And after repositioning portfolio for weaknesses in the long end of the yield curve, the auction calendar was unpresedentedly changed, with a reduction in the number of long tenured tenders and changing to short tenured tenders! WHAT DE!!! *&!~@^*#&. But it's Lent! Must not swear! Within a span of three months, have been jolted twice by regulatory inconsistency. In essence, the watchdogs are trying to influence the market.
d) Planning for a mini "contemplative" do. Someone suggested for compline (new word for me). Thinking of doing Mendelssohn's "If with all your heart...", but not sure how it will fit in. I haven't fully memorised it yet:

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Drink lots of fluids and don't drink cold water. Bananas help to get rid of the mucus if you have.

Phil said...

Compline is what we call Night Prayer in the Divine Office. It's usually one long psalm, scripture reading and the Nunc Dimintis. Takes about 10 minutes

Elaine Gaye said...

Alex, do you remember Jo Cooper from DC? I have some sad news, I'm afraid (elainegaye@gmail.com).