Sunday, July 1, 2012

Life's not a bed of roses

I did my cataract surgery on 5 June 2012 at UMSC. Glad my cough has gone completely and the surgery went on without a hitch. Maz took me back to PJ home to recuperate. Rania didn't like the bandage on my right eye. But this time she understood when I told her 'mata nenek sakit'. Poor Rania, every time she turned to me requesting 'nenek dukung', I have to refuse her and promised that I would carry her once my eye is OK. She didn't insist. She understood more than what we thought. After 5 days, I drove back to PD carefully so that I could really rest my eyes and my body.
Going back to PD was imperative to me. I got to repair my new induction cooker which I bought 6 years ago. Now that I have new kitchen cabinet, I fixed the cooker without checking it first. It didn't function. The distributing agent could not be traced even through internet. I was left with a gaping hole on the kitchen cabinet top. I hope the electrical shop in PD is able to fix the problem.
Problems with the cleaners surfaced again. The former supervisor, Zaid, has left. Being in the army, he was firm and strict with the cleaners and the resort was clean and I was happy. With a young new supervisor, I have to push and push. The 2 Indian lady cleaners curi tulang  and gave loads of excuses when I complained. I am so fed up. So I called the contractor and told him I would support any motion to dismiss his contract if he cannot control his cleaners.
The AGM on 16 June was postponed to 23 June because of lack of co rum. This is a yearly problem with unit owners who are good at complaining but didn't even bother to attend the AGM. I got no choice but to stay in the Management Committee and take charge of cleanliness again. Actually I am fed up and tired of doing this unpaid and  unrewarding job for the last 5 years. Any improvement actions that we take, is met with resistance. Recently, the doors and iron grills of two MC members were stuffed with glue making it impossible for them to enter their apartments. 3 years ago somebody meddled with my electricity outlet, plunging my apartment into darkness. There were so many owners atill owe maintenance fees thousands of ringgits. Yet they complained that the resort is unkempt and MC is not doing their job, such disgusting and irresponsible attitude.
I still have a heavy burden on my shoulder - to execute my mother's wasiat. When there are so many brothers and sisters in the family, there is bound to be dissatisfaction, accusation and unhappiness. My mother chose me to execute her wasiat and I am doing my best. None of my brothers and sisters even bothered to ask how much I have spent to administer her wasiat and say 'thank you', let alone contribute. Fortunately not everyone of my siblings is with this attitude. In this matter, in-laws (sister) should keep their mouths shut.   

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