Carrots, Eggs or Coffee? Which One Are YOU

Grandmother says... Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee; "Which are you?"

A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose.

Her grandmother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs and the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil without saying a word.

In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her granddaughter, she asked, "Tell me what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

She brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they got soft.She then asked her to take an egg and break it.

After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.

Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The granddaughter smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma. The granddaughter then asked. "What's the point,grandmother?"

Her grandmother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity--boiling water--but each reacted differently.

The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened.

The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked her granddaughter.

"When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"

Think of this: Which am I?

Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff?

Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.

When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate to another level?

---AUTHOR UNKNOWN —

Internship Journey..

This is the first time I ever talked about it.

My internship journey is coming to an end soon.

Reading at my old posts, I remember how anxious I was not knowing if I got accepted. Now that I'm about to say goodbye to this place, I started to have mixed feelings.

5 months have passed, I wouldn't say it's a long time neither it's a short period of time.

If you asked me, how do I feel now? I'll answer

"I am very very proud of what I have achieved so far & I deserve a pat on the shoulder for the job well done. No regrets so far"

This phase was not easy for me. I have met with many unfriendly and nasty people be it at work or at home, & was forced to adapt to this cruel reality. Yup, the reality. No more in my fantasy-land where I dreamed of only good people. That people are kind by nature. ha ha

Now I'm really proud to see how much I have grown over the past months.

In this short period of time, I have learned few very important lessons.

That is, by learning how to love yourself first. Only then, will you be able to treat yourself well with the respect that you deserve. You'll fight to protect yourself because you know, you deserve so much more.

Secondly, not everyone you meet is gonna be your friend.
No matter how rude they can be, just walk away
don't fight fire with fire. It will not work
& it only shows that you are no different from them.
This is something that I strongly believe, that is to mind your manners.
If people are rude to you, let them be.
Treat them with respect and manners still, because it only prove how low they can be.
Forgive them anyway.

That is when you forgive and live with a positive mind that, there's no problem ever too big for a person to handle. It's all in the mind. When you choose to look at things from the positive lens, life is so much easier to live. Trust me

Having said that, do not be afraid to speak your mind if deemed necessary. I have came across few trainees where they were being bullied and exploited, but they dared not say a word. What they do best is to complain, complain and more complains. What's the point?

You know what I did?
When I am certain this person is bullying me, I tell myself. It's okay. The more I do, the more I'll be able to learn. Do it anyway.
But when you know you have been exploited, being forced into doing something & you know you can't take it anymore. Speak your mind. & fight for your rights. Just don't be afraid.
& you know what's the outcome to such action?
I was not forced into doing something anymore.
but I was labelled as a trouble-maker by one of the supervisors.
I've learnt to filter out the negative opinions because I know I am doing the right thing.

& last but not least, be the best you can be. When you have passion in whatever you are doing, you get motivated & you'll only strive for excellence.
Don't be afraid to do more, because at the end of the day.
You reap what you sow.
Your efforts will be rewarded & recognized, when it's done sincerely.

oh && there's something more.
I guess it applies to everything that we do;
don't just learn the "what" & "how", but the "why" as well.
Understanding is much more important than knowing the "what" by memorizing.
We are no computers, we cannot be programmed.
Once you understand "why" certain things are done that way, apply the "what" and "how", & modify it accordingly.

You know why i even mention about this?
cos many of us were trained in the department with the method of knowing the "what" and "how" but they don't bother explaining why certain things are done that way.
That is why, I had to learn it the hard way
& I made many unnecessary mistakes.
Isn't it more efficient if we can do it right the first time? ;/

Recently, I was told to train 2 new trainees.
Instead of following the norm, I train them according to my way.
& my principle is very simple,
make them understand why certain things are done that way & let them practice themselves.
My job is to correct the mistakes they make & explaining the consequences of their action.
Simple isn't it?
& I'm proud to say, they learned well & are fast learners.
*fingers crossed ;D

Remember this:

What you can really do is to be strong & don't ever let others to define who you are. Believe in yourself. & be positive. All's well.

p/s: I noticed, I still like to write grandma story la. Never changed for a bit. haha. goodnight, world!

I Miss Reading My Past

It's funny.

I stopped blogging for months already,
with the influence from social medias
i.e.. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
I abandoned this blog. &
I dont see the point in writing anymore.
That's why I stopped.

I stumbled upon my blogs again, just for fun.
I started reading at my old posts & I remembered, the very reason why I started a blog
because this is the place where I used to rant and express myself truly.
This is the place where I see my old self.

I'll continue to write the story of my life, so in years to come I may have looked at it again & see how much I have grown over the years ;))