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Sliding back from back sliding!

Just a while ago when I first started work, motivation was at an all time low. And I mean really low - down the drain. Four months into my work, I can now feel bit by bit, some form of motivation creeping back into my system. Although I must admit, it is not really high but I think I am slowly but surely getting some motivation.

Things are going pretty smooth, even in terms of my study time. I am making time to do some tutorials over my lunch (for the audit subject). And when I get home, or go to VC's place I do some tax revision and practise questions to get myself going. I totally admit, when I first started getting into my job I was a tad too confident and I underestimated the difficulty in trying to manage time for work, studies and play. I definitely suffered and I still am, only difference is that I am picking myself back up this time around. Somehow, my footing does not feel sturdy yet, but I intend to firm up!

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Besides trying to work out my time carefully, I need to make time for exercising as well! After lunch today, my senior at work suddenly said , "Micky (my nickname at work), you have put on weight! Your face is rounder now!". Clearly, very clearly this calls for drastic measures to shape myself back. Exercise is now an important part of my daily agenda. Unfortunately, I still do not have enough time for squash to be included in my schedule. Frustrating it may seem, I believe I must try to fit in some time for squash. After all, if I am not mistaken the inter-accounting firm games should be starting in early March if I am not mistaken.

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Just to end today's entry.... I wish my senior, Yee Yee all the best for her resuts in her final professional paper!

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