Out Of Context

Expect Jesus in unexpected places!

Stourport-on-Severn

Eeee...I pass some messages to Marcus...and one of them was regarding an upcoming campaign...Marcus reply was that Marcus will check with MY Event Team...ohh...Marcus uses the word MY, instead of THE...indicating Marcus will not delegate...even delegate, also within that box...sigh...we have to fight for Marcus's attention now...hahaha...but I already volunteer wor...waiting upon God's timing & planning...

Stony Stratford

Alamak...saw Lord Alfonso & the HR Director together for the second time...

Uncle Andy also informed me that Xiao Wen will also move up to the Regional level...

So, will the Marketing Department be trim down further???

Sigh...

Stockton-on-Tees

Confirm! Proven! With Marcus, you need to volunteer. Marcus will not even delegate...Marcus will not disturb your level of comfort, Marcus want you all to decide among yourselves. Want to the be the good person...don't want to upset us by being seen to be favoring one from the other...and Samuel, Mr. Horton's Secretary & myself also want to be seen as the good guys too, don't want to be seen as desperate & dominant from the other...hahaha...teruk lah if like this...

A Raya Review is coming up soon...Marcus also don't want to pin-point a specific name to lead this...via email; just write there...Ladies...adoi...even though it was Mr. Horton's Secretary's name who appear first...this kind of data review, I leave it to Mr. Horton's Secretary...Mr. Horton's Secretary is the expert here...I will only xia sui-kan the team...this one let Mr. Horton's Secretary voice up and let Mr. Horton's Secretary to lead...throw back to her...hahaha...and I know that Mr. Horton's Secretary will gladly help because Mr. Horton's Secretary like to do this kind of work one...hahaha...just like David (Israel's King in waiting)...if God thinks that I am ready, God will raise me up to it...

St Mary Cray

Hmm...this is kind of weird...on Tuesday, Mr. Horton's Secretary lead the S&M meeting mah...I give way mah...Mr. Horton's Secretary write down the minutes...but hor didn't blast out to everyone wor...not Mr. Horton's Secretary's style wor...instead, the email was intended to Marcus, cc both Samuel & myself. If I were Mr. Horton's Secretary, I will rampas balik a little...hahaha...I will write down the minuets & blast out to everyone...this will lighten Marcus's work load...which I am very sure that Marcus will appreciate and praise this Mr. Horton's Secretary to the max...

Stalbridge

Another Merchandise Colleague drop by...came to congratulate me first...then congratulate Mr. Horton's Secretary...say it's a team work, so must congratulate Mr. Horton's Secretary also...cheh...the colleague also say must congratulate Mr. Horton's Secretary because Mr. Horton's Secretary also got work...cheh...even though 1 person (meaning me) take the recognition...adoi...like want to create a rift like that...looks like all 3 of us; myself, Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary is under 1 TP Shadow...so, everything have to be fair...cannot berat sebelah...alamak....I think this Merchandise Colleague is also another loyal support of Mr. Horton's Secretary. Don't want to offend Mr. Horton's Secretary kut...or want to be seen to be fair...ya mah, came over to congratulate me...then not nice, if didn't greet Mr. Horton's Secretary lor...or want to jaga hati Mr. Horton's Secretary or this Mr. Horton's Secretary is also very popular...cheh...

Stainforth

So, a day after the recognition...an IT Colleague asks...why is it not the whole TP team go up onto the stage to receive the award...I casually answered back that I lead the Raya Task Force mah...but the It Colleague replied back - but can sekaligus ajak the whole TP team what...can get Samuel and Mr. Horton's Secretary to go up together mah...the Supply Chain & DC also is the whole team...oh...if the IT colleague can notice like this...that means everyone else would also too wor...when people start to notice, start to ask, offence will start to begin...then, will have to see how Samuel and Mr. Horton's Secretary respond to this...if they don't respond positive...then, gone lah...isolation, rivalry, bitterness, anger & jealousy will occur...I think this IT Colleague is Mr. Horton's Secretary's loyal supporter...I think the IT Colleague thinks we do similar job functions...sigh...

Staines-upon-Thames

Today, Mr. Horton's Secretary asked me...whether has Marcus delegate out any work yet...as far as I know, Samuel got work already lar...that Upscale portion have been delegated out...the rest not yet lah...hahaha...I think this Mr. Horton's Secretary is aiming for work...with Marcus, you have to volunteer...that will indicates to Marcus your level of comfort...I am keeping a low profile at the moment, I also want to see how Marcus delegate out...Marcus know how to delegate or not...Marcus dare to delegate or not...and to see how fair Marcus is...hahaha...

Seen By God

Feeling unseen, alone or like a nobody? God sees you and your future. In return, may we see Him our ever-present hope, encouragement, salvation and joy - both for today and for our future. Praise Him today for this gift of amazing sight, to see the one true and living God.

Lord, I'm just one person in a big world - but I thank You for looking from on high and seeing me.

God knows my name and sees me.

Giving Credit

Dear Father, thank You for all the Good Gifts You so graciously give me.

Every good and perfect gift is from the Father. All of the praises, credits & salutations belongs to the Giver of good gifts.

We shouldn't boast of our wisdom, our strength or our riches, but only that we might understand and know that He is the Lord who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth.

Sprowston

Over lunch (before the start of the Town Hall)...Samuel got share with us very openly, the other day...Marcus got drop some emails to Samuel...so Samuel just say loudly Renovation Leaflet...Samuel perhaps may have project a not-so-nice-tone...Marcus replied - please read properly...Samuel felt that Marcus is uncomfortable with Samuel and feel Samuel always like to challenge Marcus...I think Heidi will feel threaten with Samuel...Marcus is ok one...

Spilsby

Well, that's the good part...but on the other side of the coin...I am sure Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary will tak puas hati one lor...today, after the event, this Mr. Horton's Secretary already luah kata isi hati mah...Uncle Andy said that I need to be more vocal...now, everyone will see me as Marcus's deputy...I quickly said no lah...then, this Mr. Horton's Secretary mencelah and say that there is no official announcement on the deputy...hahaha...I rasa Mr. Horton's Secretary is also very high ambitious to be the deputy...hahaha...nonetheless, to jaga hati semua orang...I deflect it and said by right Stephane should step in...dia jaga budget, jaga branding, jaga pagination...Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary will slowly show their true colors already...so far, Samuel remain encouraging & full of praises...I have yet to detect fakeness...but it's good to remain vigilant...we are not the loving trio...hahaha...

Spennymoor

THANK YOU GOD, PRAISE TO THE LORD, BLESS YOU GOD!
I don't deserve all of these...yet God...You are so generous...so giving...the Provider of all Good things.
On last Sunday, I have received some inheritance money from my deceased 5th Aunty...
And today, at the G13 Town Hall Council...I was recognized, acknowledged & rewarded for Team Member Recognition.
For leading the Hari Raya Task Force...which to me; I didn't did much...hahaha...
But what God have done is...whether I was not doing a good job or not...I have been seen & notice by my peers, by everyone.
Sort of cement my position in one way or the other...I hope...

I don't deserve all these goodness...GRACE BROUGHT ME HERE! AMEN!
God, continue to guide me, to correct me, to assist me, to motivate me, to discipline me, to inspire me.
Keep me humble, continue to favor me, give me the opportunities to try new things, protect me, teach me to let go (not to hold back), to enjoy life, to appreciate more...and most importantly, to serve You!

Southend-on-Sea

Marcus is so busy...until cannot attend today S&M meeting...ask us to lead but was looking at me...but today I very good...I let Mr. Horton's Secretary to lead...I let go...I was also unwell...but most importantly, also to see & test Mr. Horton's Secretary skills set...cheh...also like me...kita sama-sama...cannot control the merchants, cannot get them to align...we are on par...hahaha...

South Woodham Ferrers

After the meeting, Miguel share with me some pictures via WatsApp, ask me to share with Mr. Horton's Secretary somemore...cheh...in the end...I write down the minutes and share the pictures to everyone...

South Shields

In Miguel's meeting...biasa lah...this Mr. Horton's Secretary banyak cakap...I just bring back the re-cap points only. Thereafter, Lord Alfonso also got follow-up with us on what the meeting is all about...I don't think I jawab betul...lantak lah...

South Molton

Miguel calls for a meeting...Lord Alfonso cannot attend, Marcus also cannot attend...Lord Alfonso drop an email to Marcus...ask Marcus to get me OR Mr. Horton's Secretary into the meeting...so, in the end...Marcus email back to Lord Alfonso and say that both me AND Mr. Horton's Secretary will attend the meeting...Marcus's pattern is that Marcus cannot make the decision to appoint one dominant...next time, I have to step up and make on behalf...hahaha...

South Kirkby and Moorthorpe

All of a sudden, Marcus ask me whether I want to do Local Marketing or not...twice I jawab I welcome it...I volunteer ok...I need to secure my job one way or the other...of course, if I can choose, I would like to stick with the Commercial Team lah...otherwise, any work is also ok, as long as there is work...I wonder whether Marcus got ask Samuel or Mr. Horton's Secretary or not...anyway, I think Samuel is more fit into this Event, Local Marketing thingy more that I do...change of job scope may also be good for me...I am bored...maybe the new portfolio is more value added...

South Elmsall

Uncle Andy WatsApp me: Are You Ready?
I jawab balik: Ready For What?
Celaka betul, Uncle Andy didn't reply me back.
Ya mah...ready for what? To move up or to move out? Sigh...

Snaith and Cowick

Overheard this conversation between Samuel & Heidi...Samuel approach Heidi, mention that Marcus wants Samuel to follow-up with Heidi on something lah, Samuel also got mention that Heidi already reply the email, but is there anything to follow up...Heidi jawab no wor...I just have the impression that Heidi also don't want Samuel to masuk campur or to minimize Samuel's interference...Heidi is also possessive of the territory...

Skelton-in-Cleveland

David was just a shepherd boy...God make him to go through all of the ups & downs before he became King...same goes for Joseph, Mosses, Solomon & Abraham. And I will not be any different as well. Therefore, I stake a claim on God's promises and thanking God in advance for all of the future great plans & blessings that God have for me...which is already mine. THANK YOU GOD, PRAISE TO THE LORD, BLESS YOU GOD!

Skelmersdale

Ok, I have decided to be very big-hearted & generous here...to Mr. Horton's Secretary lah...so, for the August Daily 50% Promotion...it has been decided that the Daily Press Ad will be done via Digital...Weekend Press Ad will ride on the National Press Ad...now, I will not interfere with Mr. Horton's Secretary's boundary...even though in my mind...in my heart...hahaha...I feel that I should have the ownership of the August Daily 50% Promotion from A to Z...but since it is running on a Digital platform...I will let Mr. Horton's Secretary to run and blast out the daily report to everyone...I will do back my weekend press ad reporting...I will do the Summary part...for next year...2020...I also don't know what will happen then...hahaha...

Skegness

Celaka betul...Thursday floor walk kena cancel and Marcus didn't state any reasons for it...no floor walk, I no job lor...I was in the selling floor early in the morning, Marcus put up the message in the WatsApp Chat Group...then hor, this Mr. Horton's Secretary personally apps me...informing that the floor walk has been cancel...why not do it in our Team Chat Group leh...feeling guilty is it...sure one...when I am away...this Mr. Horton's Secretary must have did something behind my back...cucuk belakang ke...hijack my work ke...sure got something one lah...

Sittingbourne

Yup, the Asset Team kena VSS on Monday...now is the waiting game...the very kan cheong part...

Shoreham-by-Sea

On Monday, the Asset Team kena the VSS exercise...I was on leave mah...hence both Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary have a casual chat with Marcus...this is according to what Samuel told me lah...Mr. Horton's Secretary tak boleh harap one...will not share anything...but I also think that the both of them may have taken the opportunity to back-mouth me, back-stab me lah...whatever lah...so, according to Samuel...Marcus seems to be projecting a very positive sign as 7 people in the Marketing Team have already move to the Regional level...therefore, there should not be any VSS...I think it's favorable to both Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary...just because the 7 have move away, doesn't mean that the department no need to further trim down ya...

Shirebrook

Ish...that Supply Chain email didn't loop in Mr. Horton's Secretary...but Marcus went and cc her in...and then hor, when Mr. Horton's Secretary did a report for one of the Merchants...Marcus didn't cc me pula! Not fair! I always kena side-line & abandon...

Shipston-on-Stour

This is how Xiao Wen sees the 3 of us...which I also believe, include everyone else in the office as well...Samuel does the Upscale Business part...Mr. Horton's Secretary handles all of the data...I do the kejar-mengejar part...sigh...it's not something that I am ashamed of...but of course, I would rather or prefer to have a more VALUE-ADDED job scope...

Shildon

Itu sindiran namanya...over lunch, Mr. Horton's Secretary said that I am Marcus's right hand man...sarcasm!

Shifnal

Nonetheless, I know that God is very fair...both Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary may seem to be lying low at the moment...sort of like in a hide-out mode...but their time to rise up will be arriving soon...

Shepton Mallet

The Boss is your Customer.
The Colleagues are your Rivals.
Woah...so, this is how the role should be then...hahaha...

Shaftesbury

Hati berdebar - debar...Merchants major re-structuring will be effective on 1st July, only keeping 5 kepala sahaja......Assets Department is on next week Monday...Marketing? I somemore can go on leave...sigh...but I take it that God wants to rescue me from someone, somewhat or something...God Bless!

Sevenoaks

The Loving Trio...puih...

We took a wefie together...then this Samuel posted it in our WatsApp Chat Group...then Marcus re-post it in the FaceBook and hashtag it...if Marcus can only see through the true colors of Mr. Horton's Secretary...itu semua pura-pura...actually I also notice that the both of them doesn't volunteer much to help unless being told to do so...can feel hesitation...did they put up their hand when Marcus was busy & overloaded...I did volunteer though...let's just say that everyone is fighting for Marcus's attention...and want to secure a safe place.

Sedbergh

Today Samuel is very aggressive, talk more than usual...I think both Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary pakat already...planning to attack me right & left...usually it is this Mr. Horton's Secretary that will have luahan kata hati & small gestures...but today is Samuel's turn...due to difference in store sizes; the feature promo space remain a challenge...yet, after some finalizing...we have come up with a fix standard or criteria on the number of pallets & blocks in the Main Highway & Middle Highway. Of course, compliance to a certain extent is an issue...and stores that have more than the fix standard place will have the empowerment to display what they want...so, most of the times, stores can only follow as closely as possible...wah, today Samuel said...store also didn't follow, wasting the buyer's time, wasting your time, can give back to store to do already lah...if this really happen...kerja I confirm pun tak ada...

Saxmundham

I am on leave with a very worrying heart...mana taknya...Marcus mention that SW is acting like Merchandise Trade Planning...oh dear...if Marketing Trade Planning dibubarkan...at least still got chance to become Merchandise Trade Planning mah...but if now got SW...lagi lah no need us...then, where we go...I somemore think that if we were to park back under Merchandise, it is actually not a bad idea, Samuel also think so...and now Marcus also cannot oversee so much...

Sawbridgeworth

Next week, I will be on leave from Monday to Wednesday...with Marcus so busy, so forgetful...with both Samuel & Mr. Horton's Secretary around...they are like hungry hyenas with saliva drooling down; waiting to attack, waiting to grab, waiting to snatch, waiting to pounce on everything that I have...that I have built...then, there is the organization re-structure part...pening oh pening...

Father, I come to You today, bowing in my heart, asking for protection from the evil one.
God, please surround me favorably with a shield.
Lord, I thank You for the gifts You have blessed me with.
I commit to using them responsibly in Your honor.
Give me a fresh supply of strength to do my job.
Anoint my projects, ideas, and energy so that even my smallest accomplishment may bring You glory.
Lord, when I am confused guide me. When I am burned out infuse me with the light of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
THANK YOU GOD, PRAISE TO THE LORD, BLESS YOU GOD!

Sandiacre

Cis, menyampah betul this Mr. Horton's Secretary...twice coming from behind to mengintai what I am doing...I am going on leave next week for 3 days...so, I pass my handover work to Samuel lor...last time also the same thing...Marcus instructed one mah...I follow only lor...then, kepo betul this Mr. Horton's Secretary...I am also finding work to do...I am also assisting as much as I can...Mr. Horton's Secretary can also do the same thing...why not initiate yourself...why want to hijack my initiative? I started something, then you want to come in to interfere pula. There are plenty of work around...the digital area...Uncle Andy also mention about the Leaflet's Promo Charter...you can also request for the Artwork, go through them and do some checking what...I don't touch Leaflet because Leaflet report you run...on every Monday commentary report...Leaflet commentary I don't even touch because it is your territory but my Press Ad commentary you touch...I also duduk diam & telan and didn't say anything...at times, I touch a bit on the Leaflet is because it is link to my promo space...there are plenty of work around...you finish do already meh the competitor's mapping...why...why when I start to follow-up on something, you want to interfere, you want to hijack, you want to kepo betul...this Mr. Horton's Secretary can do work one...but only want to do selected meaningful work...but want to know everything...

Saltash

Very pening with this Marcus...you know you are very busy...until the neck already...so many things waiting for you...so many things to be follow-up...yet, for the last 3 hours; still can popet-popet non-stop with the department gossip mongers...adoi...tak faham langsung...

Ears Were Made For Listening

God is constantly at work in our lives communicating words of love, instruction, encouragement and caution.

Father, I believe You are always speaking. Forgive my stubborn tendency to think I have all the answers. Open my ears that I may hear.

Salcombe

Erin also know how to say to Marcus that 1 person cannot hold two portfolios...Events need to be separated out from Trade Planning...the thing is...Marcus also don't want to or don't dare to wash cards...Marcus will not have the guts to chop and remove people...the people in the circle (if there is a need to shrink) will have to fight among themselves to secure the place. The weak will have to go...

St Neots

This morning I saw Lord Alfonso & the HR Director...hmm...chances are 50 - 50...God Bless...

St Mawes

Mr. Horton's Secretary got cc me...the each store relaunch Top 100 list...got put remarks somemore...future store relaunch will also be email out and keep a copy in the Promo Library...indicating that this Mr. Horton's Secretary is taking charge lor...cheh...nonetheless, I also will give credits when it is due...I have to admit that her reporting is way much better than mine...but I also feel that Mr. Horton's Secretary do very slow lor...hahaha...if I know how to do, I think my speed could have been faster...still, the both of us also share the same wavelength...take the first half of the year results...ok lah, biar dia take charge of this part lor...I also want Mr. Horton's Secretary to do the analysis & reporting part...but then hor; if Mr. Horton's Secretary do all, I don't try to do...then my brain will become stagnant lor...

St Just-in-Penwith

Today, Mr. Horton's Secretary bocor sendiri to me...confirmed...I am right...Samuel got help Mr. Horton's Secretary to run the Monday's reports because Mr. Horton's Secretary computer system is very slow...sememangnya mereka berdua adalah kawan baik...

St Ives

Menyampah betul this Mr. Horton's Secretary...whenever Marcus & I are talking or discussing about something...this Mr. Horton's Secretary like to butt her head in...kepo aja...tak ada kena mengena but this Mr. Horton's Secretary just like to sibuk masuk..

St Helens

Sigh...before go home...Mr. Horton's Secretary also manage to score another 1...today is really not my day...Mr. Horton's Secretary provide solutions to both Marcus & Anis lor...cancel the online game, inform the customers that the Redemption Finish...now Erin pula like worship Mr. Horton's Secretary...yes, I am annoyed...I need to step up & do better...I guess all 3 of us want to prove ourselves to be capable helper to Marcus...if the room is not that crowded, this relationship of ours can be healthier for sure...but the room is getting smaller and crowded by the day...it's choking...sigh...

St Columb Major

I think I need to get my intentions right...today, everything backfired leh...the only consolation is that both templates for Summer Wellness & August 50%, I did it before being ask, before being told do so...I myself take the first step, I initiate it...not like Mr. Horton's Secretary who do after people request...cheh...

St Blaise

Samuel say that there are maybe plans for Samuel...Marcus knew something but don't want to share with us...what happen was...there was a meeting between Marcus & Stephane...Marcus ajak Samuel to attend the meeting...Stephane ask why...Marcus wink wink at Stephane that Samuel is helping out for the event...thus, Samuel suspect that Samuel will still have a job but maybe have to be transfer to different portfolio only...Mr. Horton's Secretary & Marcus are both veterans...so, I am the sacrificial lamb lor...adoi...

St Austell

During the meeting also, Peggy requested for each store Top 100 lists...I done already...but I tak berani to email out...because have to tidy up the raw data and I don't have time lor...sigh...I somemore not that clever with Excel mah...never mind lah...let this Mr. Horton's Secretary go and perform for everyone to see...for sure Mr. Horton's Secretary will do one...and 100% confirmed, Mr. Horton's Secretary will not cc to me...I saw Mr. Horton's Secretary holding the paper...that means Mr. Horton's Secretary is doing it lor...when Mr. Horton's Secretary balik, the email also didn't masuk & tomorrow Mr. Horton's Secretary is on half day leave...therefore confirm Mr. Horton's Secretary ignore me and didn't cc me...usually Mr. Horton's Secretary will complete all of the work before go home one...and with this, I also don't expect Marcus to masuk campur as well...and for all of the future store relaunch...Mr. Horton's Secretary will pick this up...what about me leh...sigh...adoi...

Saffron Walden

Confirmed! The Backway display cancel...susah-payah buat meeting...I happy happy...now, everything all gone...I bet this Mr. Horton's Secretary is really laughing hard behind my back now...ya mah...Mr. Horton's Secretary didn't do anything, tengok wayang only...Mr. Horton's Secretary sure say padan muka me...nasib baik dia tak buat apa-apa...cuma bazir masa & tenaga...let the budak buat...kerja bodoh...sigh...

Royal Wootton Bassett

The only consolation during the meeting, is when the items that I proposed got accepted by both Miguel (Synthetic Engine Oil) & SW (Milo UHT 6x200ml). I am so furious with Mr. Horton's Secretary remarks...I jahat pun...I also dare not say out my kata isi hati in front of everyone...

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Celaka betul this Mr. Horton's Secretary...today, during the new store relaunch meeting...this Mr. Horton's Secretary make the remark - Let Him Jaga Space...cis...meaning, this Mr. Horton's Secretary's intention is to cut out the work from me...this will left me redundant...evil Mr. Horton's Secretary...yes, there is no audit & compliance at the moment, thus we need to come up with the guidelines for the Ops Team...I don't care if Mr. Horton's Secretary is joking or not...I am totally offended...if this job is being cut off from me...sigh...I betul-betul tenggelam...