one less thing to worry about.

I picked up my from the repair shop a few days ago and they managed to fix everything under budget. My car now have 2 new O2 sensors, a new hand brake assembly, a new seal for the valve cover and new transmission fluid. I also managed to bend the heat shield to the point that it doesn't rattle.


The car drives like a new car. I don't have any more reason to get my self a new one.

I still got it

For a while, I wasn't sure whether I still have it in me. I wasn't sure whether I can still pick good employees and recommend them to my clients. I was pretty good at it. My confident is back now.

I picked the winner for the Canada next top model. You may think that it is only a silly show, but it is not silly when you look at it from the human resources point of view. Picking a model to be face of Cover Girl is no different than choosing the best candidates for my clients. Every winner will be the total package. Many factors determine the outcome and the fit will include attitude, appearance, work ethic and know how to work for the clients.

The person needs know to how to get into the character of the role. There were a lot of good looking girls on the show, but only one can win.

I am on holiday

After a meeting with my manager yesterday, I was told to be on holiday. We both agreed that I am not performing at 100%., and that I haven't had a vacation in a very long time. I have been working too hard. I also admitted to her that I have not been motivated to get up in the morning. I will be resting at home in the next few days.

May be a new career?

I am thinking about a new career. I have been doing the same thing for the last 6 years and I am burning out. I am not sure whether it has something to do with my lack of vacation in the last few years. I have always been stressed out in one way or another. I think it is time for me to take a break from lots of things. I need a good vacation and some time off to myself.

Although I have been thinking about a new career in something other than Human Resources, but I don't know what I want to do.

My weekend

I didn't have much of a weekend at all. I was at work and tired yesterday. I was relaxing with my son at Science World today. With in 10 hours, I will be at work again. I am not looking forward too it.

Working on A Saturday

I have no problem working on a saturday, as long as I can work to a slower pace. I spend last few days going 100 miles an hour, I am jjust looking for a day that is a little more relaxing. However, people keep demanding stuff from me.

I definitely feel like I am burning out again. I lack the drive to go on for long. I need a break to recharge my battery of life.

on the road again.

It had been a while since I have updated my Blog. I was busy with other things and that I didn't have much to say.

I haven't bought a motorcycle yet. I don't have the time or finance to get one right now. The thrill is kind of gone right now. I am not sure when I will get that bug again. May be next year?

Instead, I bought a new road bicycle. Instead of buying the Cervelo Sololist that I wanted a few months ago, I bought a new Norco CRD 2. My Norco is way cheaper than the Cervelo. I have no regret because my new new fits me very well. I bought the bike after I went on a cycling trip with a friend. We rode our bikes around Victoria on Vancouver Island for 2 days. We toured and did some sight seeing. I had fun with him. I got my groove back. Soon after I got home, I bought the Norco and listed my mountain bike on craigslist.

I have been riding my new road for 2 weeks and I have lost 5 pounds already. I also noticed that fitness is coming back slowly. Instead of driving to work, I will be commuting on my bike for the rest of the summer.

I starting my cycling life as a mountain biker, but I have been loosing interest for the last few years. Instead, my road bike and cyclocross bike are helping me to get into shape again.

Although I still have problem falling in sleep at night, oh well.