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Employee Thinking vs Owner Thinking
"...very few employees *really* understand this and those that are not
convinced that the tasks they perform on a daily basis have a direct impact
on customer experience are:
*EMD's* or *Employees of Mass Destruction*.
These EMD's have little understanding of the integrated series of
relationships that influence the accuracy, speed and movement of information
and resources through a business. "
Been a busy few days, a busy week, a busy month... This hosting business or
lack of business but generosity and openess is taking its toll on the spare
time. Though, when in the moment it is interesting and fun. No regrets.
Ventured into the twilight zone on Saturday night. Seriously, I'm sure while
we were hurtling along Trichardt Road in Boksburg, we may have been abducted
by aliens and not even realised it. We drove along this road till it was no
more, till it became a power plant. Turned around and eventually found the
Black Dahlia about 15min back. Encountered pool hustling psycho couple from
hell. The band and the music and the company made that trip more than
worthwhile.
Had a relatively chilled out sunday afternoon at the Wild Olive in Greenside to
celebrate Za's "Four-Oh" Birthday. There was great food, excellent champagne
and an interesting mix of people to share the time with.
Went to Emmerentia dam/Jozi Botannical Gardens, wandered around in the hot
sun. Took a drive through the city centre hoping that Guildhall pub was
opened but all the roads were being dug up by Neotel (f&^$%). Then just
headed to cool temperature controlled mall to eat sushi and watch a movie.
Not the most eventful weekend... but just enough to be exhausting some how.
Counting Crows - Mr Jones is one of my top 5 songs of all time.
Just when you think you can't be any lower, the universe sends you something, someone, a look, a smile, a word, a sign... that just picks you right back up... almost instantly, you're way up high. Funny how life is.
What does it all mean?
Sheriss is getting over herself.
Last night I met Sher's girlfriend for the first time at a club. We shook hands, said hello, chatted a little bit. We were very civil I'd say. She seems alright. I was a bit tipsy and tired and left without saying goodbye to either of them which probably does not make a very good impression. Ah well... that is me.
Watched an Out In Africa film at Killarney mall. Whoever the projectionist is for the festival or for that cinema sucks! The film itself was so-so, definitely not a friday night before you go out on the town film. The tickets were cheap, R25. Perhaps it is because it is at Killarney mall, which is dead, has awful seats and overall no atmosphere at night.
Sheriss is now of the belief that this being in like thing is over-rated.
It can just drive one crazy especially when you have a tendency to obsess. I think it's cool if the person you're in like with is feeling similar and is sort of reciprocating. I talk way too much and too openly about how I feel. It's bad, very bad. Most times it just pushes people away, scares 'em off. Sometimes very rarely though, they appreciate it... and open up as well.
I'm over it for now.
Last week we (some of the BHP BIlliton Manganese staff) volunteered at the Lambano Sanctuary which is an HIV Aids orphanage. We worked in the garden. Lots and lots of plants found a home in the garden. Quite a challenge for myself who has never gardened before except to dig out the weeds from my little pot plants. Some of the photos are here
Sherissa wants a song called Say Hallelujah by Tracy Chapman to be played at her funeral service when she has left this plane of existence.
What is your top10 sad/blue songs?
