The Joy of Work

It's almost the end of my six-month contract with my current job under the 

UMS Social Science Malaria Research Team as a 

"Research Assistant" on paper 

but multi-tasking "Project Manager" for coordinating the day-to-day work for the team.  

And hoping that it'll be another great six-month with the same team.  

I am greatly overwhelmed with the many challenges and experiences that truly showing my skills and perhaps, polish my self-confidence especially in arranging and planning the administrative aspect so that the whole team gets up and about!

Went to Pulau Banggi on August, 15th and again, it was so wonderful to get to know new people.  Was on a working trip to Kpg Limbuak Laut for community sensitization which as considered important to this malaria project because by approaching the people of the kampung, we would be able to explain the role plus function of each and every international team who is involved in this 5-year project.  I felt blessed for given the opportunity and trust to partly organize the whole program. 

Went to Kpg Nangka in mainland Kudat and having to go up and down this stretch of road to get our enumeration work done.  We have more than 30 households to interview within 3 days and I almost couldn't bear the heat.  Thank goodness these two girls are more energetic than me and really can walk the talk. 

For me, the 20-door longhouse was a tough one because of  the on-going and non-stop interview sessions from door-to-door.  MILD DIZZINESS!

These children were so excited to see this lovely "orang putih"......

Get to write about the news of our local team on the international newsletter is really another breakthrough that I could hardly believe.  Hahaha! Perasan! But am happy it's on the newsletter all the way from London! hehehe, Thanks to Beth who is the project administrator in London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) for helping me out with the words and letters.  Still need to learn a lot of first class English to improve!

 Well, there'll be more to come, I hope.  

Though I am getting half my previous salary, this whole experience with the new work, new people and new environment makes me think that quality is more important than quantity of life. 
While facing the many challenges, I actually enjoy my current working life.  

No more selfish thoughts!

No more demotivating people around that can rule our life!

Don't feel left behind!

I'm so comfortable in my current position and I face no more bias competition!

I love it and I am glad I've make the right choice!
Ya Bahá'u'l-Abhá