What the Pak! Recent Posts
Sunday, May 25, 2008
What can I do at home to entertain myself?
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Taking one day at a time, baby!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
I got despised for being unemployed
Basically, I have my own means to earn a living, or in simple terms, you can put it as 'earning power'. But some people are the ultimate hardcore employee fanatics who seem to think they're god because they get paid monthly a certain fixed amount of moolah.
If back-stabbing is your favourite past-time, ratting about how bad others are and how saintly you are to the bosses is innate in you, and if you're a "Yes, boss!" kind of person, then I suppose you can indeed make a very good employee with a steady paycheck.
But if you think you're some kind of god because of that, it still doesn't give you any right to despise someone who merely opted to be self-employed. I like my freedom, I like having to decide how much I wish to earn a month. But somehow these people would see me as some failure who doesn't conform to the norms of the society.
Stop looking so highly upon oneself just because you're in employment. Everyone still has the right to choose their own profession and their own way means of earning a living.
All I did was to choose freedom and self-employment. And how is that bad for you?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Dream start to being unemployed
What The Fak has been relatively busy as well, working really hard to finish several jobs at one go. He's been receiving jobs that were outsourced to him from the US of late. But despite being busy and all, I kinda like how things are at the moment.
Being busy working on jobs = $$$$
Yeah, I would get seriously worried if I find myself having too much time to think about killing time. So, yeah... you could say I'm enjoying every moment of being unemployed! Hahahah... wooooo hoo!! Thank god I quit!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
When can I actually start losing weight?
What The Pak is such a procrastinator. Since commencing my routine of working from home a week ago, I've been so busy that I could hardly find time to put on my running shoes! Poor Nike... must be gathering dust behind my car boot eh?!
You see, of all places, my sport shoes are actually at the back of my car! This goes to show how important exercising is for me at the moment. Been out and about meeting clients and all, so much so that I've totally forgotten about my promise to myself.
Not that I'm very obviously starting to gain weight or anything but hey, gotta exercise to stay healthy now that I'm working from home and sitting in front of the lappie for most of the day. Which is really bad for health, in case if you dunno what immobility does to the human body and mind.
So, this evening, I'm gonna just put on my running gears and start walking! Yes. I'm gonna start walking in my running gears, just to rephrase it. Hahah. It's better for someone like me who doesn't exercise at all to start from the baby steps, which in my case would be walking. No, not even brisk walking. Just walking. Ahem... yeah. That should work.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
No pay, no work
What The Pak gets really excited when it comes to meeting clients. Why? Besides the prospects of making money, there's also a great opportunity to work with big clients and learn from the top people in the corporate ladder.
When you're a young freelancer having to deal with clients on your own for most of the time, you are literally being forced to be streetwise and learn many things the hard way. That was what happened to me. I learned that some jobs are better not awarded to me because the moment you deal with these people, you start incurring losses all the way.
So, I've learnt to select my clients. Working with clients who are good paymasters is really vital when you're out freelancing for others. No pay, no work. As simple as that.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Strangely, 24 hours still isn't enough
Despite now working full-time from home, as strange as it may seem 24 hours still doesn't seem to enough for me!
Too much to be done, too little time. Now it's both good and bad. Good that I'm busy with things to do and still earning money, but bad for the health I suppose. Hadn't had quality sleep lately, probably been too worried about many things.
Now this is really the thing about being self-employed. On one hand, you probably get all the freedom in the whole wide world to do things you love, but on the other hand, now that you've got full control over things you do, you tend to demand more out of yourself.
Good or bad? Hmm... only time will tell. But I certainly gotta relax more and keep my schedule more organised. Time to run back to schooling days to draw out a timetable for myself huh?! Heheheh..
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
2nd day of freedom -- I love working from home!
Enjoying my 2nd day of freedom after my resignation from the dumb company, life has never been better! Suddenly the sky looks bluer than usual, the grass is greener than usual and I can actually make out that the birds are singing to my favourite "I can see clearly now"!
Lemme share this wonderful song that currently so resonates with my mood now. C'mon baybeh, let's sing along!
I can see clearly now the rain has gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
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I think I can make it now the pain has gone
And all of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I've been praying for
It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day
Look all around there's nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead nothing but blue skies
I think I can make it now the pain has gone
And all of the bad feelings have disappeared
I can see clearly now the rain has gone
It's gonna be a bright, bright
Sunshiny day
I can sense beautiful days ahead. Wait for me, I'm coming, blue blue skies! Hahahaahha...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I just joined Pay Per Post
Okay, I know I'm pretty outdated because every and anyone I know have already become a family of Pay Per Post. But come to think about it, better late than never right?
So it's finally time for me to hop onto the bandwagon of writing reviews! I first heard about Pay Per Post a long, long time ago and I hadn't taken on an interest in blogging then.
Just recently, I was inspired to start my own blog, "What the Pak!" and decided that hey, since I'm already writing short articles about my life, my world, the people around me, my work and everything else that's constantly revolving around me, why not make some money out of what I love doing most?
So it was then that I immediately thought of Pay Per Post (PPP). A friend mentioned about how PPP can help bloggers earn money many eons ago, and it was only now that I actually took notice of how it is actually a really effective means of advertising and marketing for advertisers choosing to work with PPP.
Since blogs are proven to have certain levels of influence, blog marketing, that is internet marketing through blogs, can most certainly help advertisers to promote themselves. And on the bloggers' perspective, we get to earn some money when we help to spread news about the product/company! Win-win situation for everyone.
I just got my blog approved the other day, and I seriously cannot wait to start earning in US Dollar!
What a wonderful world - My first day of freedom!
What The Pak is free..................................
Fresh from her resignation from her dumb company, she is sooooo happy! Muahahhahahaha...
Ladies and gentlemen, please, if you ever, EVER hear of anyone wanting to work in there, please tell them to think 100 times before making the decision. The turnover rate is viciously high, the creative team has already been sucked dry out of their creativity no thanks to the crazy demands of the heartless bosses who are desperate enough to say "YES!" to any stupid clients' demands.
Many people are already leaving, or on the verge of leaving because of the ultra-sucky management who shoves the stupidest jobs in the world down your throat just because you're their slave. And can you imagine an agency without a Creative Director? What the pak?!
Thank heavens I left the horrible place. Most of the people there are good people, albeit some with bad management skills but seriously, there is just a very VERY negative aura surrounding the place. Phew! Thank god I left! Thank god...
So I'm once again FREE.................................!!! Let's celebrate!
Time to partay! Hehehehe...
Monday, April 28, 2008
This is it. My last day at work!
I've never felt this happy coming to work in this dumb company. OH FINALLY!!!!!!
Friday, April 25, 2008
The President of this famous Shellfish company just emailed me
Yeah. What The Pak is pissed.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
One of my dreams came true yesterday
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
3 more days to go and I'm free..........
and fly...
Monday, April 21, 2008
I'm a cute rant bitch
Today's one of those blue blue days. For some reason, What The Pak does not seem to be feeling her usual bubbly self (okay, I know you seem to think I'm a rant bitch who talks anger most of the time but in actual fact, I'm NOT what you think)
I am superbly easy to be entertained, as I can laugh at the stupidest jokes possible and still laugh at the same joke when told to me again and again and again. Yes, I am that cute! At this point, the name What The Pak would appear a little harsh on my real personality eh. Hahah.
But remember ladies, if you are ever feeling dead or blue blue at anytime, do not take revenge on food. They are INNOCENT! You are only going to end up feeling even more dead and FAT.
Instead, just think happy thoughts and smile to yourself. Yes, you look stupid but it's better than feeling guilty after downing that 1kg Marble Cheese Cake, 2 Cadbury bars, 1 big Lays and a whole pint of Haagen Daz, right?
See, for no apparent reason, I'm feeling happier now.
Photo of Haagen Daz from www.cafefernando.com and "Feeling Blue" from www.artist-christinewilson.co.uk
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I got fcuked for nothing again!
Faster jump lah, idiots! I'll be looking from below
Can all the stupid bosses in every dumb company please jump down any 50 storey building and just smash your brains and die? I don't owe you anything in this lifetime, even my past life ok? Get this straight.
Don't you just come over to me on a beautiful Thursday morning and release your anger on me. I'm not your dog. I've said this before time and time AND time again. Please NEVER ever work for this dumb local agency in KL because the boss is one really sucky idiot asshole. No names for now, but they will most certainly be mentioned on the 28th of April. Take note.
I told'ya not to fcuking mess with me!
I already did what I'm supposed to do for this fcuking branding campaign for a certain company and you've got no right at all to shout at me for responsibilities I've already fulfilled. Think rationally for once, you stupid idiot. Can't believe some bosses can actually be so dumb. Get lost man!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Hunger can drive some people crazy
What The Pak is hungry. So hungry that I can't think about anything else other than food! What the pak?! Faster lunch hour man. I'm deprived of breakfast already.
Help!
Or a big platter of salads!! ('Cos I'm a vege freak)
I'm a herbivor
OH I'm feeling so prey-ish now. Hahah. I'm like a cheetah on the hunt for some wicked deers or something. Lemme out of this dumb place! I need to run.
Tastes like chicken
This post is written to show that hunger can drive some people nuts.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
I'm the failed product of the education system
Dog around with me and I'll shoot you!
OH I'm just so proud of that fact. Seriously. Now I can take things into my hands the way I deem is proper and right. Soon I don't have to be dogged around anymore. I am THE ultimate failed product of the education system.
Noticed that most highly educated people do not venture into business but instead decide to dedicate their soul and youth to the companies whose bosses are ironically not even half as highly educated as them? The education system we have teaches us to be good followers. Once we graduate, we work. That is the intended path for most.
So I figure that since my mind is already screwed, I'd better take this opportunity of a lifetime to venture out on my own while I'm still young and filled with vigour.
I can work all I want later. Come to think about it, I still have more than 30 years for me to work, so working can wait for now.
Seize the day, people!
Monday, April 14, 2008
I'm never going into advertising, ever again.
After getting fcuked real bad by that bitch of a "friend", What The Pak was absolutely on fire! Got flamed by some no-brainer, I was so mad... Seriously. So I decided to take a deep deep breath, and let it all out. The anger, the fart, the everything! Heh heh.
Friday, April 11, 2008
I got fcuked real bad yesterday
What The Pak got pakked by a pakking b!tch yesterday. Wondering what happened?
Thursday, April 10, 2008
I have to start eating more to lose weight!
Sounds crazy huh. What The Pak is actually planning to eat more meals to lose weight! Contrary to barbaric beliefs that dieting and torturing your stomach (and mental health!) is the way to go, I'm going to start eating more once I'm officially no longer in employment with the dumb company.
My dream holiday destination. Disappear 6 months, then reappear looking like Miss Universe!
Since I don't have such luck as Thai Boxing Girl with Marie France Bodyline (oh you lucky girl!), I just have to make do with my slimming theories. Insufficient fund to invest in professional help calls for cheap measures to lose weight lor. Hai.........
So why do I say that I have to start eating more meals to lose weight? I've noticed that I don't eat breakfast a lot. And during lunch time, I would pig out like a wild boar. And on those days when I do eat my breakfast, I tend to shy away from heavy lunch because I would still be feeling full.
What are you looking at huh? Never see before pretty girl ar?
Don't play play. I've got tattoos all over my body!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Extreme dieting or exercise to lose weight?
What The Pak is making necessary preparations to start to lose weight.
But anyone knows that losing weight through extreme dieting is never the best long-term solution, both for your body and mind. Your mind will go psycho when you try to resist that Cadbury chocolate I tell you. Don't torture your mind, you sick bastard.
So, I decided to do it the traditional way. Yes, the exercise and healthy eating. For the part of the exercise, I thought it would be best for me to take brisk walks in the morning. Early in the morning yeah. Not when the sun's already up and burning my cute sexy butt.
But no jogging for me please. I still need my oxygen. Unless I start carrying a plastic oxygen tank with me while I jog, no jogging and no running. Heh heh. And of course, NO DIET PILLS. I still want my liver and I love my liver. Don't wanna end up like what happened to Andrea De Cruz.
More coming up on how What The Pak plans to lose some baby fats.
Photo of Andrea courtesy of thestar.com.my
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
I'm going to start losing weight. Wish me luck!
Mum has been drilling the same despicable thoughts into What The Pak's head that she is fat and needs to lose some weight. Oh god. What the pak?! Seriously, I'm not fat. Just a little baby fat here and there.
I've already got my running (or rather walking) gear ready. Or hey, better still, maybe I should hit the gym like all those Hollywood celebrities eh. Just like this Duffie girl here. Caught on camera while coming out from the gym.
Monday, April 7, 2008
15 days to go. I'm hanging on for dear life!
Yes!! I only have 15 days to go in serving the remaining days of my notice period. Please let me go in peace! I miss my freedom...
Of late, things have been relatively quiet. Heard rumours that a senior staff is politely being given the boot from the Bosses because they "couldn't afford" to pay his salary for another month. What the pak! So kiam siap these pak-ers!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Now I know I don't have to eat STONES
Thursday, April 3, 2008
3 things in life that are most valuable
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Now serving 30 days of notice period
The following 30 days is probably going to be one of the best times of my life in this workplace. After tendering my resignation, the bosses seem to bear a grudge against me and just simply refused to even look at my face. What the pak~!
Hard to work with such emotional people around. Silly bosses. I know a handful of others who, once they have resigned, their boss would be giving them the icy cold treatment rendering a cold war to their "unfaithful" employee.
Coming to work at 10.30 a.m. when the rest of the world arrived at theirs at 9.00 a.m. is just the little things that I do to satisfy myself while spending the remainder of my days here. Since the bosses don't give a damn about me, same same lah. Now I can stretch my lunch hour too huh.
Wonder why these bosses find it hard to look at me in the eyes uh. Must be feeling the guilt (or disgust?!) eh. Hahah. Silly, but no complaints.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
I just resigned 10 minutes ago (FINALE)
As the continuation to the Adventures of What The Pak's Resignation in Part 1 and Part 2, this is the finale. Hahah. Yes, you can heave a sigh of relief now.
Okay, so as I was walking... and walking... and walking, I realized that I was starting to walk faster and faster towards the Bosses' rooms. Faster get it done and over with. As the time was nearly 5.30pm on a Friday evening, I knew my bosses were in a hurry to swing their hips in Aloha.
So I have timed the perfect moment to walk into Boss No.1's office and handed him the big envelope. Boss, here's my resignation letter. Boss No.1 seem surprised but invited me to take a seat anyway.
Boss: Why do you want to quit?
WTP: Because I have to (Because I hate to see your face)
(pauses)
Boss: You sure there's no other reason?
WTP: Nope, really. Do I look like I'm kidding??
Boss: You're not happy with the company?
WTP: Oh no... There's NOTHING wrong with the company. (YOU, on the other hand is the pak-ing problem!)
(pauses)
Boss: Then why are you quitting?
WTP: Because I need the time. (I hate staying back every pak-ing night working on rejected projects, what the pak~!)
Boss: You sure there's no other reason?
WTP: (smiles)
Boss: If you want to change your mind, just tell me ok?
WTP: We'll see. (Even if I EVER change my mind, I also won't pak-ing work here anymore lah!)
I'm so glad I chose to tender my resignation now. So so so SOOOOOO happy! Now I can breathe better and sh!t easier!
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm glad I never have to work in advertising EVER again.
Monday, March 31, 2008
I just resigned 10 minutes ago - Part 2
I shall continue where I left off in my initial drama from Part 1.
Didn't know throwing that big envelope can be this daunting. I decided last Friday should be the best day to say tender my resignation because of 3 reasons:
Reason No. 1: Last Friday was the 28th of the month, which means PAY DAY! So, knowing that I have already pocketed my month's pay, throwing that letter felt more safe.
Reason No. 2: Friday is always the best time to throw the letter simply because it's the end of the working week! The boss is probably in the best mood since it's FRIDAY and all he's probably thinking about is swinging his hips in Aloha.
Reason No. 3: I chose to throw towards nearly the end of the day, approximately 5.30pm because I KNEW the boss wouldn't hold me up for long because he's got his mind in Aloha already.
Hahahha... And with that, I devised the perfect plan to resign with minimal possible objections on Friday, the 28th at 5.30pm. And yes, I have checked the FENG SHUI as well.
Seriously, I wasn't that cool. Didn't know why I was freaking out a little, but a short chat with What The Fak calmed me down and gave me the courage.
As I walked towards the bosses' rooms, my heart was thumping so hard it could've easily jumped out of my chest! I braced myself for the worst... and walked... and walked... and...
To be continued in Part 3.