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Bee is feeling tired...to a state of not knowing what is she doing everything for at work.. but still working hard to make things align for the best. But what is best? haha..in a contemplative mood. Gain more sales? Achieve more things that I'm expected to achieve so to shine? To feel the fulfillment? Apparently, if someone were to ask me about best in adherent to my value.. then maybe none of the above really in sync fully that makes me grin happily like a kid. This year marks the official 7th Christmas with a single company! (I didn't think it's that long till I counted with my fingers all the way from my first xmas in 2005!) Jeez how time has passed!!!! I almost spent my most twenties in a single company I look upon like 2nd home. Yesterday as I was hugging one product as I dutifully shifted their place in the store and look at them tiredly.. I feel alittle sad, mellow..perhaps..(both for them and others) They used to be standing dignified in a box designed by me! (One of my first designs in the company) They used to enjoy a great home (at least temporary one), enjoying people's admiration of them through the window. They used to be desired and queued for! And we used to be wrapping them up one after another for happy customers who have gotten one of them home and excited to show them off to colleagues and friends.

Call me sentimental. (Though I bet to differ) I just think I respect each and everything has its own life and soul and place. Even a toy or any non animate object on the shelf. Call me crazy! And this is what makes me special for people whom I work with. And I'm feeling for this little fellow haha who pop back in for a Xmas stint, standing bare naked on a cold platform in a corner know for kids. Ironic! And perhaps sad to say but does illustrate some part of a scenario in respect with people who been in here for long..  In higher management's perspective, we just gotta catch up with the change of scenes. We perhaps used to be those little fellows in the cozy home, being admired. But if we don't catch up fast enough..we may well ended like those bare naked fellows now facing the cold. 

There are perhaps too many things in life be told as a chicken and egg story. Chicken or egg first? For a company who is trying to grow, it is hard not to fall back into this scenario. People or profit first? Though the answer is simple. Yet, it takes a long time for most to get it or do it. 

I may or may not making sense here. But deep down; I guess I seen it through. Nothing is forever. Values are what keep us through. What do you value?

For a tiny sleepy bee like me; I value Love as the greatest of all. Love opens the door to the heart. Love opens up mind to respect others. Love keeps us connected as one. Love is why you trust. Love is why you can do things beyond expectation. Love is what makes you appreciate moments even during tough time. 

Now translate it to business;

Love opens the door to many people as person with heart and soul rather than customers with cash and cards.

Love opens up mind to respect each individual's needs, wants and perceptions so we could communicate better for the good of everyone.

When you are able to connect all as one, there is no need for convincing or selling. Because people believe in you and trust. And you are in the sky instead of ocean (be it blue or red)

Love is why you go an extra mile for people. Because you feel them. And when you love, you want to do your best to fill them with happiness. Love is what makes you appreciate moments so there is always a smile in you somewhere even when you are really exhausted.