For what it's worth.

Today isn't what I'd call spectacular.

But I'd like to remember it and so, here I am, blogging. Was initially supposed to hit Sentosa with the class but we got tied down with some work-related stuff. I know I'm never one to care about things that I'm not paid to do. My nights have been built around deadlines, and my days dedicated to worrying and making sure that I'm not missing out on anything. If you miss a submission, there goes your reputation & credibility. They'll start to not refer you and you'll go under a dry spell. So yes, I try my hardest to keep my (paying) clients happy. It's a good system. Workable too.

And then... I decided to volunteer. Haha. I have an awfully terrible record of pulling outta pro-bono stuff. Yes, those who know me... know this very well. But SEED's taught me a lot. It's not always about the money (much to my own utter shock). It's about who you're working with/for.

This chance, to collaborate with S, E and D proves that sometimes, you cannot just pull out whenever it's convenient for you. Yes, I admit that I can do better and put in more effort. It's been amazing, working with them and watching/learning how they get things done.

And so today, was instead spent at Dora's place with Edlyn and J; reading emails, listening in to the calls, drafting emails... and the occasional facebooking & twittering (for me)... along with a bit of oogling at D's brother (also me, he made us nuggets and cocktail sausages, how sweet right!)

Whatever short discussion session we had, was worth every single minute I wasn't paid for. And I've never felt this way. Every time I submit something and it gets approved... a transaction will be made. I'd feel relieved that I have one project down. And that's that. But this was warm.

Hahaha I'm not sure what I'm going on about, really. I guess I'm just saying that sometimes, it's really not about how much you're financially compensated. It's about what you want to get out of this experience and what really motivates you. In this case? I'm doing it for them.

I'll put in more effort... it's gonna be all over soon anyway.