[mood: a little weird]
[craving: An unforgettable holiday]
I think you guys gave up on wondering where I disappeared.. & as usual I’m caught with the hectic work.. my piling responsibilities & titles that seem to sprout faster than mushrooms.. as well as staffing up & watching my team getting bigger! (lol I feel like a mum)
Being a manager, you find yourself in a totally different level.. & I don’t mean that in the hierarchy terms, but in a more perspective way.. it just makes you see things from a different vantage point..
I have come to learn many things, and I will share the few following insights so far:
-Unfortunately at SOME situations, you cant be a friend AND a manager at the same time.. (I imagine it would be the same as being a parent).. You are the person who draws the line when too much fun affects deadlines.. =/ *party pooper*
- You often have to make the most difficult calls, no matter how much you delegate, and take responsibility for consequences.. You have to be the role model and think twice before you decide on anything..
- Think strategically.. think of the BIGGER picture.. & don’t get too caught with the tiny details.. or they will burn you out eventually..
- Protect the sanity of your team.. delegate wisely & give equal responsibility.. continuously motivate & teach.. Never undermine anyone no matter what.. & most importantly.. Listen..
Ofcourse the best lesson I learnt, & I only came to know recently: Work never ends! No matter how many hours you put into it.. it will only keep coming.. so know when to draw the line & protect your own personal time.. Your own life is just as important as your career.. so make sure its valued.. since life is too short! 
Quick messages:
-SHMILY: I lurrrv the ring.. luv it luv it luuurrrv it.. & lurrrv you more! xoxo
-Hyndooshi, Mai & Supermum: Mabroook gurrrls.. You deserve it & more! Keep shining & impressing.. x
-TaLi: MABROOOOOOK 3aroOoosa!! *kililililiiish* Now next step, move to AD! =P xoxo
-Shimz: I found my super hero who’ll save the day! Call me so I can update you..
-G: Until I find you an appropriate nick.. good luck & lets hope we hit the jackpot!
-Super preggy Pink Sushi: Allah ysahhel 3alaich w y3eench.. I’m continuously praying for you.. xoxoxoxox
-Samsoomah: I miss you mn hnee.. laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain the North Pole! x
-ArmaniLab, Leo, Saj, M&Ms and the coolest Doc on earth: My battery is getting low.. I need to be recharged eb shofatkom! ;P
-Mahra: I never told you this before, but you have the cutest way of expressing yourself.. lol & I won’t say “Dont worry be happy” coz thats so cheezy.. I’ll hand you the boxing gloves instead & hold the punching bag for you.. Now punch that sucker & let it awwwl out! xOxo
-Ammami: Mabrooooooooook on your new job.. I am truly happy for you.. & can’t wait to see you on Tuesday..
-aSms: You know I miss you & always do.. x This update is for you..
-Benj: You better got those tickets by now! *rOoar*
Later..x
[Final whisper: Life.. =)]
