Advancing.....?

Ever since I came back from holiday, I have visited the hospital almost immediately, then attended to a few court matters, then to and fro places, and this is my second day in this month that I can at least sort out things on my table.  Glad to have a great helper in the office now a day to sort things out faster, without delay.... though I am not demanding for more (I am happy with the non-perfection for now at least). 
Oh well, just after I landed, a lawyer from another law firm called, asked if I can assist him for a trial.  Simply because he has never handle a trial before.  I didn't look at how complicated the matter is, and I did not check through what he has done so far, and WITH hesitation, I did accepted the offer simply because (a)  I need more experience myself; and (b) I need extra cash to be debts free.  After I agree, I realised, I don't have much time to prepare, even though I made my way to his office for a few times, few hours.... before the trial.  Realised the case will be before a judge whom know me, I wasn't worry at all, because I too know his style very well.  I am quite sure the other lawyers never have trials before him before.  My case listed the first last year when this judge first came to Sabah. For a 6 days trial, I am sure he knows me very well by now. hahahaha... at least, he knows my name by heart now (don't ask me what sorts of impression I gave him... hahaha...).
Seeing my co-counsel struggles through a few things... I actually feel great.  Because once again, it's confirmed that I am not any worse than anyone.  I am actually quite ok. 
I always neglected my other works, i.e. the conveyancing whenever I am away and/or being stuck in the court room. However, with the great help of my new computer this time, (and of course because I wasn't conducting the trial.  I am just assisting, giving him advice, reminding him what not to forget, etc.) I am coping things wonderfully.  I started to rely on technology though... that's not something great.
Anyway, ever since the end of the first part of the "part time job", I somehow am exhausted.  From Perth, to and fro Tawau, cases, works, meeting clients, etc.... there's just no time for anything else... ! Even my sleeps, has been neglected. Oh well, not too bad, at least, I am near 'debts free' zone.
While I was in my busy schedule, I remember something I wanted to do which haven't been done ... for a long time... i.e.  making application to be Commissioners for Oath.  Don't ask me why I need that, I just think it's necessary. There's just too hard to find one near my area and there's just too many people asking me if I can attest their signatures in the capacity as Commissioners for oath.  So, I hope I will pass the interview and become one soon.
Speaking of advancing, I am also trying to be the Patent Agent and also licensed mediator.  That's the target this year. Wait.. may be not the Patent Agent. It's just too hard.  Sitting for an exam is seriously just not for me.  But I will try to get it by next year.
So, that's what I am advancing to these days....
- Advancing... ? -

Holiday + Adventure!

Some time in November last year, I was checking on the website for cheap tickets.  Simply because November and December were the most hectic season in my calendar.  I want to go away so desperately then.  I wanted to go away in January.  However, due to the continuous busy schedule in January and Chinese New Year in February, I purchased a return tickets with a promotion rate in the beginning of March. 
Due to a pack schedule in March, I almost didn't manage to go.  I was thinking of diverting my trip to Melbourne instead of Perth as all my relatives were back in Malaysia a week before my arrival.  However, .... I managed to plan something on that short trip.  I was so wanted for a horse riding.  So, I did.  I rented a car, drove it down to Busselton and then to Margaret River.  I managed drove to visit a friend who married and residing there now.  It's been an adventurous experience as this is the second time I visited Perth and I cannot recognise anywhere at all, let's not talk about how to get around or to drive to another town which I have never been.  Thanks to GPS of course... hehe.....
I like this holiday a lot.  I like to travel myself, do things I like... and I am glad to have my horse riding sessions with lots of trotting and canter.  I have learned quite a bit.  Thanks for my German instructor who started her first ride since 13. It's not my first ride.  But I have not ride for more than 10 times.  According to my instructor, I have done a very good job that day.  I have shown her I can really ride. After living in this world for more than 35 years, I discovered I am good in horse riding. hahaha...
Well, I really enjoy a lots of country side towns' life. Seriously.... I am considering visiting more of those towns alone. hehe...

 

The "war"

I guess not many has gone through what's worse than what we have now.  The Sulu are here in Sabah... and gunshots, gunfire, everywhere in town.  I landed Tawau with a bunch of police and some important people last Friday and the incident has gone bad.  When I left on Sunday, the airport are full of soldiers, aircrafts, tractors, etc.  Hmm.. if you ask me if I am scare, I am not.  I am worrying for my mom especially.  But I know after she gone through WWII, I don't think war like this will scares her much. hahaha....
Is this the only time I experience war/gunshots fighting? Apparently no.  When I was younger, during Datuk Haris' time, I remember waiting in school to get my mom to come collect me when I can hear bomb everywhere surrounding the schools.  After mom got all her students released and sent home safely, she came to pick me before picking up my brother at the secondary school.  I experienced cars and houses next door being bombed.  I experienced no school for weeks during the 'war'. Ever since then, pre-election means, 'careful' to me and that negative impression had imprinted in my mind forever.
When the Sulu came in before CNY, I already told my mom I guess that's the opposition part(ies)'s plan.  Oh well, not that it's affirmative.  But it's just something I still believe in.
Those days.... and today.... I hope there's improvement on the police forces and I really hope it won't last long. 
- The "war" -