I am gonna be away for the next week. Will be in HKG for the countdown. Looking forward to the nice fireworks opposite Avenue of Stars, at the IFC building.
Just hope that it wont be very crowded during this period.
See you guys when i am back.
Happy new Year!
星期日, 十二月 30, 2007
星期四, 十二月 27, 2007
Birthday lunch but on Christmas Day
My special day treat from dear buddy, Regina at an italian restaurant, Changi Village Hotel. It has a fantastic view of the changi sea.
Thanks all my friends for the birthday wishes and gifts! I am fortunate and blessed with all your love.
星期三, 十二月 26, 2007
30?
Oh NO..tomorrow is the day! The day when i hit my BIG 3. There is no more turning back... no more writing a "2" infront for age whenever i fill in application forms, lucky draws, survey forms etc.
It is so scary. I just hope my bank account also moves the same direction. upwards.
My only console is that i seem to look younger than my age, which alot of people tell me so. *i hope they are telling the truth*
No matter what, my wish is to age gracefully and wisely.
Woman always must maintain, maintain, maintain. Take care of our skin, looks and of course figure. This will be my 2008 and after resolution.
Celebration for attaining the age of 30!
It is so scary. I just hope my bank account also moves the same direction. upwards.
My only console is that i seem to look younger than my age, which alot of people tell me so. *i hope they are telling the truth*
No matter what, my wish is to age gracefully and wisely.
Woman always must maintain, maintain, maintain. Take care of our skin, looks and of course figure. This will be my 2008 and after resolution.
Celebration for attaining the age of 30!
星期一, 十二月 24, 2007
Final week of 2007.. also xmas eve today
Wow... this is it.... goodbye 2007 and hello 2008. ha sounds like tanya chua latest album.
2007 was ok for me, in terms of work. Family wise, some problems. Hope to sort out and resolve by early 2008.
No matter what, i wanna wish everyone good health and happiness. These are the two most important things at this point of my life.
Before i forget too, Merry christmas!
2007 was ok for me, in terms of work. Family wise, some problems. Hope to sort out and resolve by early 2008.
No matter what, i wanna wish everyone good health and happiness. These are the two most important things at this point of my life.
Before i forget too, Merry christmas!
星期二, 十二月 18, 2007
Christmas Lunch
Merry Christmas!!
Abit early?? Cos we celebrated christmas in office today. We had lunch, no turkey, log cake etc though. It was mainly malay food as we have malay colleagues.
Anyway its the company that counts. We had games and it was fun.
Almost half the group of people including me got forfeited just because we played the numbers game and we are Different from the rest.
Haha but we got away easily just by singing a christmas song.
Tomorrow another christmas celebration up at Silver Kris restaurant. Yeah.. finally those ham, turkey waiting for me!
星期二, 十二月 11, 2007
星期二, 十二月 04, 2007
Ten men & 1 lady
Dont be mistaken by the subject heading.... there's nothing naughty abt what i am going to write.
The story goes:
My boss asked me to attend a site meeting with him at T3. I thought they wanted to discuss abt the leases, which i can help if i'm around.
Anyway he didnt even bother to introduce me to the rest of the people. And they were all discussing abt technical issues and design stuff which doesnt relate to my scope of work at all!
Worse of all, there are abt 10 or 12 guys around and i am the only lady. I cant contribute so felt very EXTRA.
My boss talks to me once in a while but other than that, nobody actually gives a damn abt me.
Finally, i think my boss sensed that i am so bored cos i stand one side and totally not able to join in their men's talk. So he tell me to go off first since they will continue to discuss abt technical stuff.
In the first place, i dont understand why did he ask me to join him. Maybe he needs added assurance or extra company??
The story goes:
My boss asked me to attend a site meeting with him at T3. I thought they wanted to discuss abt the leases, which i can help if i'm around.
Anyway he didnt even bother to introduce me to the rest of the people. And they were all discussing abt technical issues and design stuff which doesnt relate to my scope of work at all!
Worse of all, there are abt 10 or 12 guys around and i am the only lady. I cant contribute so felt very EXTRA.
My boss talks to me once in a while but other than that, nobody actually gives a damn abt me.
Finally, i think my boss sensed that i am so bored cos i stand one side and totally not able to join in their men's talk. So he tell me to go off first since they will continue to discuss abt technical stuff.
In the first place, i dont understand why did he ask me to join him. Maybe he needs added assurance or extra company??
星期一, 十二月 03, 2007
Chocolates
My boss is back today.
He bought 3 "little" packets of chocolates from States for Whole office. Two packets of Hersey's kisses, which i dont like cos its way too sweet for my liking and One packet of M&Ms, as if there is none on sale in Singapore.
Anyway i can only conclude that men are men. They never like shopping, even for food.
He bought 3 "little" packets of chocolates from States for Whole office. Two packets of Hersey's kisses, which i dont like cos its way too sweet for my liking and One packet of M&Ms, as if there is none on sale in Singapore.
Anyway i can only conclude that men are men. They never like shopping, even for food.
星期六, 十二月 01, 2007
星期日, 十一月 25, 2007
"Enchanted" i am not...
The movie is quite ridiculous.. dont really like it.
I thought i shld watch these type of fantasy happy ending story during the Xmas season to catch the festive spirits.
Abit disappointing. So I am gonna watch "I am Legend" by Will Smiths next.
Shd suit my taste better.
I thought i shld watch these type of fantasy happy ending story during the Xmas season to catch the festive spirits.
Abit disappointing. So I am gonna watch "I am Legend" by Will Smiths next.
Shd suit my taste better.
星期二, 十一月 20, 2007
Acting what?
My boss went on long leave. So asked me to cover his duties. They said i am now an Acting Manager.
But i can tell you this is not a good job. You have to ensure smooth running of the section, try to solve problems even not yours and basically pray that nothing goes wrong during this period of time.
So you can imagine how stress this is and i am not even paid extra for this *not that i care for it*
Definitely there is unhappiness within and around ... I just dont feel good abt this.
But i can tell you this is not a good job. You have to ensure smooth running of the section, try to solve problems even not yours and basically pray that nothing goes wrong during this period of time.
So you can imagine how stress this is and i am not even paid extra for this *not that i care for it*
Definitely there is unhappiness within and around ... I just dont feel good abt this.
星期六, 十一月 17, 2007
StarDust
Just came back from the movie. Bravo movie! Definitely one of the best i have seen these few years.
Fantasy, magical, action, adventure, romance, comedy all in one.
And 1 plus point is that male lead (Charlie Cox) looks quite good after a while although i still find his father's younger days look better than him.
Fantasy, magical, action, adventure, romance, comedy all in one.
And 1 plus point is that male lead (Charlie Cox) looks quite good after a while although i still find his father's younger days look better than him.
This movie also proves that A woman GLOWS when she's in love, even when she is not a StaR like Claire Danes.
End note- it really feels wonderful to love and to be loved.
星期五, 十一月 16, 2007
In between the short disappearance
I am back and i present to you, beautiful children in my life....
Hong Hong
Jazli
Jeffri
Baby Raphael
Ta ta
Fa fa
Hong Hong
Jazli
Jeffri
Baby Raphael
Ta ta
Fa fa 星期五, 十一月 09, 2007
In a Blank.
I have absolutely nothing to blog at this moment. Or maybe dont feel like it? Lazy? Too much things to run thru in my mind? Back to being mysterious?
Anyway i might disappear for 1 or 2 weeks. Till the next update ciao.
Anyway i might disappear for 1 or 2 weeks. Till the next update ciao.
星期二, 十一月 06, 2007
Back home
Arrived SIN very late on Sunday night. Landed at abt 11.15pm. Reached home abt midnight. Cleared my luggage, checked my office mails then shower. In the end slept at 230am.
So sleepy on Monday morning but still got to go to work. Can't take leave cos i have handover meeting at Terminal 3.
Anyway alot of emails to reply in the morning. My colleague said my face whole day looked like bittergourd. So Monday night i slept earlier at 930pm. Today felt much better.
Back to the topic of Bangkok trip. Did shopping and massage on the first day only. The remaining 3 days mainly sightseeing- White dragon temple (where alot of hk celebrities go and ask abt their showbiz career), royal cruise performance at Chao Praya river, safari world, dinner cruise & dancing ( I did not dance. My mum, si yi, Xi Min auntie and Nan Fang auntie danced very well). They enjoyed themselves throughly.
Third night, Auntie Chatree organised a party for us at her new house. We sang karaoke (my favourite), there is alot of good food and good company too.
Last day was the Kathina celebrations where our 3 families hosted the event and donated money to build a new temple.
This is the update from the 4 days break.
So sleepy on Monday morning but still got to go to work. Can't take leave cos i have handover meeting at Terminal 3.
Anyway alot of emails to reply in the morning. My colleague said my face whole day looked like bittergourd. So Monday night i slept earlier at 930pm. Today felt much better.
Back to the topic of Bangkok trip. Did shopping and massage on the first day only. The remaining 3 days mainly sightseeing- White dragon temple (where alot of hk celebrities go and ask abt their showbiz career), royal cruise performance at Chao Praya river, safari world, dinner cruise & dancing ( I did not dance. My mum, si yi, Xi Min auntie and Nan Fang auntie danced very well). They enjoyed themselves throughly.
Third night, Auntie Chatree organised a party for us at her new house. We sang karaoke (my favourite), there is alot of good food and good company too.
Last day was the Kathina celebrations where our 3 families hosted the event and donated money to build a new temple.
This is the update from the 4 days break.
星期三, 十月 31, 2007
Good bye for this week.
I am flying off tomorrow early early morning! to Bangkok.... Again.
Good to take a break from work and Terminal 3... among the others.
Will post photos *if i do take any for this trip*
Also Happy Birthday Jazli, Halloween baby! Be a good boy ok? and must love all of us...
Good to take a break from work and Terminal 3... among the others.
Will post photos *if i do take any for this trip*
Also Happy Birthday Jazli, Halloween baby! Be a good boy ok? and must love all of us...
星期一, 十月 29, 2007
Monday Blues
I always dont have any issues with coming to work on Monday. And I never attribute a particular day to feel down at work.
But today it seriously is a bluuue blue Day. Starting from my school bus journey first thing in the morning right up to now which is close to noon time, i dont feel like talking to anyone.
Maybe it was due to the lack of sleep over the weekend. Both sat and sun nights slept at 12 am to 1 am.
I already told my colleague that our b0ss better not come and disturb me today.
SO let us remain silent for the rest of today.
But today it seriously is a bluuue blue Day. Starting from my school bus journey first thing in the morning right up to now which is close to noon time, i dont feel like talking to anyone.
Maybe it was due to the lack of sleep over the weekend. Both sat and sun nights slept at 12 am to 1 am.
I already told my colleague that our b0ss better not come and disturb me today.
SO let us remain silent for the rest of today.
星期五, 十月 26, 2007
星期三, 十月 24, 2007
Terminal 3
Cannot take it any longer... alot of issues for Terminal 3- I am going mad!!!
Somemore just received a huge stack (abt 2.5cm) of invoices from Australia which requires verification. I am going to spend tomorrow morning to get it out of my way.
Somemore just received a huge stack (abt 2.5cm) of invoices from Australia which requires verification. I am going to spend tomorrow morning to get it out of my way.
星期二, 十月 23, 2007
Busy & headache relationship
These 2 days, Mon & tues busy like mad. Short of manpower so have to do more work than usual.
Had to rush around alot.. handover inspections, site meetings.... etc on top of the usual admin work... so after abt 1 and a half days of such hectic "lifestyle", my best friend Mr headache came to look for me again this morning.
Came back with a very heavy head after the site meeting. I had no choice but to look for another of my good friend, Ms panadol. I think it is very bad to keep eating painkillers but i cant seem to have other ways to make Mr headache go away....except:
ZZzzzzzzzz...sleep it away...
Had to rush around alot.. handover inspections, site meetings.... etc on top of the usual admin work... so after abt 1 and a half days of such hectic "lifestyle", my best friend Mr headache came to look for me again this morning.
Came back with a very heavy head after the site meeting. I had no choice but to look for another of my good friend, Ms panadol. I think it is very bad to keep eating painkillers but i cant seem to have other ways to make Mr headache go away....except:
ZZzzzzzzzz...sleep it away...
星期一, 十月 22, 2007
The deadly hallows
I am reading this last book from Harry potter series .. the second time. Didnt really catch much details the first round.
Am i lousy or what?
Am i lousy or what?
星期日, 十月 21, 2007
Change of plans
Auntie Brenda's meeting is changed to HK, another of my fav city. Ah yo.. even more tempted than Shanghai.
And somemore i have friends in HK as well. So i should be able to look for my own programs in the afternoon when Auntie is working.
But then again, if i go on this trip, another $1k surely gone. So.....
i am seriously considering.
And somemore i have friends in HK as well. So i should be able to look for my own programs in the afternoon when Auntie is working.
But then again, if i go on this trip, another $1k surely gone. So.....
i am seriously considering.
星期五, 十月 19, 2007
星期四, 十月 18, 2007
Shanghai again
Ah Yo. My Auntie Brenda is going Shanghai next month for her business trip. So tempted to join her in this trip cos i wanted to go back to the Hyatt Hotel (if i remembered correctly the hotel name) to enjoy the live shanghainese music and beautiful night scene of the bund.
But she will be working in the daytime and i cant be wandering around on my own for the whole 4 days right?
So decided to forego the trip. Save the money. Anyway planning to go LA + Tokyo next April/ May with Ting. I Love Tokyo!
Cant wait man!
But she will be working in the daytime and i cant be wandering around on my own for the whole 4 days right?
So decided to forego the trip. Save the money. Anyway planning to go LA + Tokyo next April/ May with Ting. I Love Tokyo!
Cant wait man!
Busy at this time of the year?
I dont understand?
My earlier post states that i shld be relaxing and looking forward to the festive mood. But i am still quite busy at work!
Which is funny. Last year at this time, i was already having a good time.
I guess it must be because of the few extra projects i was involved in.
PLEASE let me have my peace soon for the next 2 months.
My earlier post states that i shld be relaxing and looking forward to the festive mood. But i am still quite busy at work!
Which is funny. Last year at this time, i was already having a good time.
I guess it must be because of the few extra projects i was involved in.
PLEASE let me have my peace soon for the next 2 months.
Q'n & Fireworks is on A380 on 18 Oct 07
The Green giant or Queen of the Skies-
Got the chance to view the interior of the aircarft 2nd day after it landed into Singapore. New of course means it is very nice. Some photos to share:
Firstly economy class....
Me & Michelle at the snack bar
Even lavatories so classss.
Snacks Bar inside the plane!! but only for Biz class
Business Class seats. Really wide. Suitable for claustrophobic people like me.
Much aclaimed suites
Unfortunately, cant capture the view of the whole plane.
Got the chance to view the interior of the aircarft 2nd day after it landed into Singapore. New of course means it is very nice. Some photos to share:
Firstly economy class....
Me & Michelle at the snack bar Even lavatories so classss.
Snacks Bar inside the plane!! but only for Biz class
Business Class seats. Really wide. Suitable for claustrophobic people like me.
Much aclaimed suites
Unfortunately, cant capture the view of the whole plane.
星期日, 十月 14, 2007
Unhappiness
I hate it when people hide things from me. Especially when we are quite close *in my view which i might be wrong*
So dont let me find out that my friends have been going out purposely behind my back without asking me, having their own little conversations & laughter... etc etc. you know that sort of things.
Recently something similar happened. I tried unsuccessfully to act "normal". Hence i kept quiet most of the time and refused to join in their topic. I know i am being childish but cant helped it.
And perhaps also unreasonable. This is me.
So dont let me find out that my friends have been going out purposely behind my back without asking me, having their own little conversations & laughter... etc etc. you know that sort of things.
Recently something similar happened. I tried unsuccessfully to act "normal". Hence i kept quiet most of the time and refused to join in their topic. I know i am being childish but cant helped it.
And perhaps also unreasonable. This is me.
Favourite from Q'n & Fireworks. (subject to review always)
Food- steamboat, claypot rice, seafood, lamb chop, sashimi, dim sum, porridge
Drinks- Hot camomile tea with honey, coffee, jasmine green tea, root beer float, teh si... less sugar
Destination- Osaka, Taipei, San Francisco
Colour- Yellow, green
Serials - TVB shows, travel programs
Movies- Action, Comedy, Fantasy ala Harry potter, Lords of the rings
Brand- Chanel
Animal- Lions
Others- Fireworks, Diamonds, Karaoke, Travel, Shopping
What else??
Drinks- Hot camomile tea with honey, coffee, jasmine green tea, root beer float, teh si... less sugar
Destination- Osaka, Taipei, San Francisco
Colour- Yellow, green
Serials - TVB shows, travel programs
Movies- Action, Comedy, Fantasy ala Harry potter, Lords of the rings
Brand- Chanel
Animal- Lions
Others- Fireworks, Diamonds, Karaoke, Travel, Shopping
What else??
Show Mi Concert 2007
Yesterday watched Sammi concert. Wow very impressed.
At first not very "antu" and thought it shld be just an average concert. Boy was i so wrong.
Firstly her vocal is very powerful, although she sang 95% cantonese songs and spoke in cantonese but her vocals really rocked the whole stadium.
Secondly she is so cool and stylo milo. Liked her eye make up and her skin glow like nothing on earth.
Lastly she is so cute and friendly. Went down the stage to shake hands with her fans. And the things she said so funny.
Overall enjoyed her concert although first time watched concert with no encore.
星期六, 十月 06, 2007
Bag
Ah yo.. spend money again. This time on a Prada bag. and i would definitely remember this bag cos it was such an exciting process buying this bag...and i bought it Early in the morning at 10am.
Its a long long long time since i buy things from Prada.. the last item i bought was the famous nylon parachute material bagpack.
This time bought a cute bag also nylon material... you have to admit that Prada dont really launch cute products. This bag is the latest from their fall/autumn collection... which has a series of ribbon inspired stuff. *Fall in love with ribbons after tokyo trip. Girls there love ribbons everywhere. on their bags, clothes,accessories etc*
Mine has a lambskin ribbon in front. So kawaii!! I saw it first in Tokyo and it was selling for S$1100+ after currency convertion. Singapore is definitely cheaper than Japan. By a few hundred dollars.
Cant let my mum know yet :(
You know she will naaggggg.
Afternote- my mum saw it and luckily nagged a little.
Its a long long long time since i buy things from Prada.. the last item i bought was the famous nylon parachute material bagpack.
This time bought a cute bag also nylon material... you have to admit that Prada dont really launch cute products. This bag is the latest from their fall/autumn collection... which has a series of ribbon inspired stuff. *Fall in love with ribbons after tokyo trip. Girls there love ribbons everywhere. on their bags, clothes,accessories etc*
Mine has a lambskin ribbon in front. So kawaii!! I saw it first in Tokyo and it was selling for S$1100+ after currency convertion. Singapore is definitely cheaper than Japan. By a few hundred dollars.
Cant let my mum know yet :(
You know she will naaggggg.
Afternote- my mum saw it and luckily nagged a little.
星期二, 十月 02, 2007
Stupid driver
Today got "nagged" by the bus driver. I missed the lift when going home. Hence was late for abt 1 min. When i got up the bus, he said something which i couldnt really catch. But can tell that he was super unhappy cos he might be late in fetching those school kids.
Ah ya. Think if i missed again then i would take the public bus. Rather than looking at his Black face.
Ah ya. Think if i missed again then i would take the public bus. Rather than looking at his Black face.
星期日, 九月 30, 2007
October is here?
Wow... times passes *cliche*
Anyway today is the last day of September. We are already at the last Quarter of 2007. Furthermore CHRISTMAS is coming!!
I just finished my budgeting for FY08/09 in office last week. End of the year is usually the off peak season for me. Majority of the people go on leave, hence no one sends out emails, no one replies emails... time can get difficult to pass.
- Nevertheless looking forward to the end of the year "festive mood" from now onwards....
Anyway today is the last day of September. We are already at the last Quarter of 2007. Furthermore CHRISTMAS is coming!!
I just finished my budgeting for FY08/09 in office last week. End of the year is usually the off peak season for me. Majority of the people go on leave, hence no one sends out emails, no one replies emails... time can get difficult to pass.
- Nevertheless looking forward to the end of the year "festive mood" from now onwards....
星期四, 九月 27, 2007
Wendy's 21st Birthday
Attended my cousin's birthday party on Sunday. Supposed to go earlier to help out with the decorations. But didnt really helped alot. Just blew some balloons and later collect the birthday cake from Tampines Mall *sorry Wendy*
It really felt like a wedding.. haha. Maybe we will get even more excited if we help to prepare wedding for any of our cousins. Looking forward to that though. Everyone helps out and feel happy for the person. And you can see and feel the strong bonding and high family spirits.
Thats why i always feel fortunate to be part of this happy family.
Not forgetting to wish the Bdae Girl: Happy Birthday Wendy and may all your dreams come true!
It really felt like a wedding.. haha. Maybe we will get even more excited if we help to prepare wedding for any of our cousins. Looking forward to that though. Everyone helps out and feel happy for the person. And you can see and feel the strong bonding and high family spirits.
Thats why i always feel fortunate to be part of this happy family.
Not forgetting to wish the Bdae Girl: Happy Birthday Wendy and may all your dreams come true!
星期日, 九月 23, 2007
Sept 2007 in Tokyo
Roppongi Hills. Mainly offices although it is supposed to be a "city within a city" with shops, hotels, residential & offices.
Shinjuku.. Pass by here everyday using the free shuttle from our hotel.
Yokohama Chinatown. Another major city in Japan. Even met a shanghai girl who migrated here.
"Sashimi seafood don" at the Tsukiji fish market. Fresh from the wholesale fish market nearby.
Crepe cafe at Harajuku. Yummy too. Nice whipped cream.
After the Tenzan hot spring.. eye opening if you know what i mean.
Shibuya street scene... Shibuya 109 is just nearby.
'Yummy pasta. Eaten alot in Tokyo.
Strawberry popcorn bought at Disneysea!!
Entrance of Tokyo Disney Sea. After going to both, perfer Disneyland.
Yummy juicy fruits at their supermarket.
星期日, 九月 16, 2007
I am back....
... from Tokyo. The city of expensive shopping.
Ha ha. I really shopped like mad there. So Kawaii all the stuff there!
Bought many things.. from head to toes.. including hat, clothes, make up, shoes, stationary, accessories and local snacks. Went crazy shopping at Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku.
Visited some sight seeing places as well.. like Hakone for the hot springs, Yokohama for the chinatown, Roponggi Hills for Mori Tower, Asakusa for the shrine, Tsujiki for the fish market.
Took many photos but alot without us inside.
Marie at Tokyo Disneysea...Kawaii des.
Me at Asakusa Shrine
Ha ha. I really shopped like mad there. So Kawaii all the stuff there!
Bought many things.. from head to toes.. including hat, clothes, make up, shoes, stationary, accessories and local snacks. Went crazy shopping at Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku.
Visited some sight seeing places as well.. like Hakone for the hot springs, Yokohama for the chinatown, Roponggi Hills for Mori Tower, Asakusa for the shrine, Tsujiki for the fish market.
Took many photos but alot without us inside.
Marie at Tokyo Disneysea...Kawaii des.
Me at Asakusa ShrineMore photos to be uploaded....
星期六, 九月 08, 2007
Alot of updates.. ALL in 1
Finally get to update. Having some problems with the blogger website. Cant seem to login. And very very Busy at work.
Finished my 6 sigma project! We presented 3 times within the last 2 weeks and the final time (yesterday) was on stage. Was super nervous when waiting for our turn.. but when on stage everything seemed settled down.. and was quite steady.
But not the 2nd round of the presentation. As usual nervous... with the SVPs all inside listening... so i spoke super fast.
I even broke down in office 2 fridays ago when preparing the presentation.. too stressed and upset with the whole project... felt so tired doing it. And depressed over another matter as well.. so all my pimples popped up!
Anyway glad that the project is finally over... but i must say that it is a very good experience and exposure. Although its becos my boss gave us this "good chance".
But not all good news as yet.. because my boss again nominate me to be the rep for the Organisational climate survey.. to collect feedback from the other staff and feedback to management. He assured me that it wont take too much time.. it BETTER be!
Something nice to look forward though.. I am going japan tonight! Tokyo.. the last time i was there must be 4 years ago i think... or 5 years with Wendy and Tenny.
Maybe i will be able to buy my favourite Samantha Thavasa bags. And other nice stuff only to be found in japan..
Didnt enjoy the march trip to fukuoka cos i fall sick and somehow the place is more not as happening as tokyo..
Plans to go Disneysea as well. Should be different from Disneyland.
Will post photos when back.
Finished my 6 sigma project! We presented 3 times within the last 2 weeks and the final time (yesterday) was on stage. Was super nervous when waiting for our turn.. but when on stage everything seemed settled down.. and was quite steady.
But not the 2nd round of the presentation. As usual nervous... with the SVPs all inside listening... so i spoke super fast.
I even broke down in office 2 fridays ago when preparing the presentation.. too stressed and upset with the whole project... felt so tired doing it. And depressed over another matter as well.. so all my pimples popped up!
Anyway glad that the project is finally over... but i must say that it is a very good experience and exposure. Although its becos my boss gave us this "good chance".
But not all good news as yet.. because my boss again nominate me to be the rep for the Organisational climate survey.. to collect feedback from the other staff and feedback to management. He assured me that it wont take too much time.. it BETTER be!
Something nice to look forward though.. I am going japan tonight! Tokyo.. the last time i was there must be 4 years ago i think... or 5 years with Wendy and Tenny.
Maybe i will be able to buy my favourite Samantha Thavasa bags. And other nice stuff only to be found in japan..
Didnt enjoy the march trip to fukuoka cos i fall sick and somehow the place is more not as happening as tokyo..
Plans to go Disneysea as well. Should be different from Disneyland.
Will post photos when back.
星期四, 八月 16, 2007
The wallet from Hong Kong
Confirmed its authentic. I found the identity tag/sticker inside the wallet.
Relieved!!
Relieved!!
Back from BKK
Attended Uncle & Auntie Chatree's house warming party. The house is very spacious. Simple and yet with some European elements. I liked the walk-in wardrobe in the master room the best. Its the dream place for every girls i think. Big closets, nice basins, alot of space for cosmetics...sunlight shining in.
My whole family went on stage to wish them good blessings. And even had sung a song- Tian Mi Mi by Theresa Teng.
Had very little shopping this time. Total only spent 3 hours in MBK and 2, 1/2 hours in Chatuchak.
The rest of the time is spent in meals, massages and traffic jams.
Also i finally bought the diamond earrings. Small one. Abt 0.2 carat each side. Sort of regreted. Shld have bought the 0.3 carat pair.
A small incident- First day we went happened to be Uncle Chatree's birthday. As per his usual practice, he will visit the Orphanage and Handicapped homes to do some donations. I have never stepped into these homes before. I was upset when i saw those handicapped adults. Some of them had to lie in bed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Why cant they walk around like normal people? Why do they have to suffer like that?
Then i really broke down when i saw the orphans. They are just 2 years old or even younger. Why did their parents abandon them? Why cant they have enjoy their parents' love like other kids? Why are they different?
**I better manage my emotions better.
My whole family went on stage to wish them good blessings. And even had sung a song- Tian Mi Mi by Theresa Teng.
Had very little shopping this time. Total only spent 3 hours in MBK and 2, 1/2 hours in Chatuchak.
The rest of the time is spent in meals, massages and traffic jams.
Also i finally bought the diamond earrings. Small one. Abt 0.2 carat each side. Sort of regreted. Shld have bought the 0.3 carat pair.
A small incident- First day we went happened to be Uncle Chatree's birthday. As per his usual practice, he will visit the Orphanage and Handicapped homes to do some donations. I have never stepped into these homes before. I was upset when i saw those handicapped adults. Some of them had to lie in bed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Why cant they walk around like normal people? Why do they have to suffer like that?
Then i really broke down when i saw the orphans. They are just 2 years old or even younger. Why did their parents abandon them? Why cant they have enjoy their parents' love like other kids? Why are they different?
**I better manage my emotions better.
星期二, 八月 07, 2007
Childhood friends
Yesterday happened to meet my childhood friend, Jeanne. She is now staying in HK with her husband and now is back in Singapore to clear her annual leave. Had a nice talk with her, updating each other mainly on our work.
Good to chat with a childhood friend again.
Good to chat with a childhood friend again.
星期一, 八月 06, 2007
New wallet
My brother's classmate from QUT came for holidays from "Zhong Shan" China. He brought with him 7 other people so you can imagine quite a group.
Since they are coming from HK airport, asked for his help to get me the Chanel cambon wallet. He was nice and agreed willingly. I called the chanel boutique and reserved the wallet. The price for the wallet was steep, HKG 5,000 which is abt SGD 980. Costly for a wallet. Anyway i was deciding between a LV wallet and a chanel wallet. Thought LV might be too common.
Anyway abit taken aback after getting the wallet. Cos it looked like imitation A grade goods. Which shouldnt be since there was official receipt from the boutique.
*I should try not to be suspicious abt everything*
Since they are coming from HK airport, asked for his help to get me the Chanel cambon wallet. He was nice and agreed willingly. I called the chanel boutique and reserved the wallet. The price for the wallet was steep, HKG 5,000 which is abt SGD 980. Costly for a wallet. Anyway i was deciding between a LV wallet and a chanel wallet. Thought LV might be too common.
Anyway abit taken aback after getting the wallet. Cos it looked like imitation A grade goods. Which shouldnt be since there was official receipt from the boutique.
*I should try not to be suspicious abt everything*
星期三, 八月 01, 2007
1 August 2007
1st of August. I am actually looking forward to this day. Not becos of any special occasion but because the past one month has been especially "sway" if you read my previous posts.
So Angie was saying 2 days ago that August would be a good month.
Early morning i have an appt at T3. But missed the shuttle bus so had to wait abt half an hour for it. I was late of course and i think my colleague might not be too pleased at me. Anyway after walking all the way from T2 to T3, then i realised my camera pouch has dropped off. It contains 1 uob credit card, 1 atm card and cash of abt $80.
I was so upset that i didnt continue with the rest of the meeting. Traced all the way back to T2 where i alight from the shuttle bus. Went to lost and found also nothing.
Hence had to cancel my cards. I thought lost some cash no choice.
After a while, uob called me and said good news. Someone found my pouch so gave me the person hp to call him. I called up Mr Woo. And he sounded mature. Anyway he said someone found my pouch and handed in to him. He is an airport staff based at Budget Terminal.
Initially i thought of going over to look for him. Then he called and said he is going out for lunch soon. So he said he will meet me at Starbucks, T2 to pass me the pouch.
Surprisingly, he is quite young. So he passed me my things and i need to sign a form to acknowledge.
I am so lucky to get back my things. And managed to meet a young, quite good looking man somemore.
Welcome August!
So Angie was saying 2 days ago that August would be a good month.
Early morning i have an appt at T3. But missed the shuttle bus so had to wait abt half an hour for it. I was late of course and i think my colleague might not be too pleased at me. Anyway after walking all the way from T2 to T3, then i realised my camera pouch has dropped off. It contains 1 uob credit card, 1 atm card and cash of abt $80.
I was so upset that i didnt continue with the rest of the meeting. Traced all the way back to T2 where i alight from the shuttle bus. Went to lost and found also nothing.
Hence had to cancel my cards. I thought lost some cash no choice.
After a while, uob called me and said good news. Someone found my pouch so gave me the person hp to call him. I called up Mr Woo. And he sounded mature. Anyway he said someone found my pouch and handed in to him. He is an airport staff based at Budget Terminal.
Initially i thought of going over to look for him. Then he called and said he is going out for lunch soon. So he said he will meet me at Starbucks, T2 to pass me the pouch.
Surprisingly, he is quite young. So he passed me my things and i need to sign a form to acknowledge.
I am so lucky to get back my things. And managed to meet a young, quite good looking man somemore.
Welcome August!
星期五, 七月 27, 2007
Terrible headache x 100 times = Migraine
This morning woke up already felt very heavy head. Thought maybe after some breakfast, i pop in 2 panadol tablets would be fine. After taking a glass of milk at home, took my "school bus" to work. Still felt very bad in the bus.
Reached office. Felt nauseous so went to toilet to throw up the milk. Then thought after throwing out, i should be fine. Ate 2 cheese buns. Also vomited out those as well as the 2 panadol pills i took.
Tried to rest in conference room. Cleaning auntie was heating up her curry for tea break. Smelt the curry then the feeling of nauseous came again. So you know what happened next. Went toilet again.
Angie said better go see doc. So she helped me call for the time. But still waited almost 1 hour to see the doc. While waiting, go toilet throw up one more time.
Anyway doc says what happened? didnt sleep well? Nightmare? Or wrong food?
She said my stomach slightly bloated. Gave me some gastric pills, pain killers and vomitting pills. But no MC. How could i work in such a condition.
So went back office. I told my boss abt the bad headache and he allowed me to go back.
Even on the bus i could still feel the emptiness of stomach, the head pounding and vomitting spells.
After that then i realised it should be migraine. Hit me once 3 years ago. That time was worst. It lasted longer and i see flashes of white light.
It was a terrible feeling.....and it is always accompanied by its good friend...Vomitting.
Reached office. Felt nauseous so went to toilet to throw up the milk. Then thought after throwing out, i should be fine. Ate 2 cheese buns. Also vomited out those as well as the 2 panadol pills i took.
Tried to rest in conference room. Cleaning auntie was heating up her curry for tea break. Smelt the curry then the feeling of nauseous came again. So you know what happened next. Went toilet again.
Angie said better go see doc. So she helped me call for the time. But still waited almost 1 hour to see the doc. While waiting, go toilet throw up one more time.
Anyway doc says what happened? didnt sleep well? Nightmare? Or wrong food?
She said my stomach slightly bloated. Gave me some gastric pills, pain killers and vomitting pills. But no MC. How could i work in such a condition.
So went back office. I told my boss abt the bad headache and he allowed me to go back.
Even on the bus i could still feel the emptiness of stomach, the head pounding and vomitting spells.
After that then i realised it should be migraine. Hit me once 3 years ago. That time was worst. It lasted longer and i see flashes of white light.
It was a terrible feeling.....and it is always accompanied by its good friend...Vomitting.
星期一, 七月 23, 2007
GV Gold & Harry Potter
Went to watch Harry Potter last Thurs. Find it quite boring... sorry...... But i think i had too much expectations after reading the book.
Anyway had fun at GV Gold. Had drinks and finger food before going into the cinema. Then got big big reclining seats and warm blankets.
But expensive tickets man... $25 per seat. Luckily its complementary this time.
Anyway had fun at GV Gold. Had drinks and finger food before going into the cinema. Then got big big reclining seats and warm blankets.
But expensive tickets man... $25 per seat. Luckily its complementary this time.
星期日, 七月 22, 2007
Things will turn out for the better
Not so smooth going these few weeks.. Have been having some problems at work.
1. Virement of budget problem
2. Late signing of an agmt
3. Stepped onto some "big shots" toes becos "approved" a bigger apartment
The last being the worst. It has been quite smooth sailing for the past 1 year. Even got the merit increment. Have my luck been running out?
I just hope all these wont affect my appraisal next year. Luckily my boss is still quite patient with me.
1. Virement of budget problem
2. Late signing of an agmt
3. Stepped onto some "big shots" toes becos "approved" a bigger apartment
The last being the worst. It has been quite smooth sailing for the past 1 year. Even got the merit increment. Have my luck been running out?
I just hope all these wont affect my appraisal next year. Luckily my boss is still quite patient with me.
星期二, 七月 17, 2007
SVP again
Ah ya.. again because of that earlier issue. Now this SVP sort of complained to my SVP. My boss asked me what happened. So i relate the whole story to him.
He really has a point. We should not commit to the stations. Any exceptions we should throw it back to station and ask them to seek waiver from their SVP.
Now we are being roped in and being made used of. He said there might be some grudges going on between this SVP and the station, we dont even know. These people are "snakes".
Which i actually agree with him. First time i felt the office politics and so sway i unknowingly become involved in it.
Its an important lesson learnt, not only for work but also in life.
He really has a point. We should not commit to the stations. Any exceptions we should throw it back to station and ask them to seek waiver from their SVP.
Now we are being roped in and being made used of. He said there might be some grudges going on between this SVP and the station, we dont even know. These people are "snakes".
Which i actually agree with him. First time i felt the office politics and so sway i unknowingly become involved in it.
Its an important lesson learnt, not only for work but also in life.
星期一, 七月 16, 2007
Bao zi
My latest food craze- tau sa bao (red bean fillings)!!
I remembered few months ago it was tau suan, the dessert. Then earlier was soya bean milk. I dont know why i always have this particular food craving every few months. And when i have this craving, i will keep eating that food very very frequently for that period.
Anyway now its bao... and mind you.. its not any other bao like meat bao or vegetable bao... it must be red bean paste fillings. I just cannot resist when i think of the piping hot bao... fresh from steaming pots... wow.. Yummy :()
Hope i dont look like a big fat bao after the craze ends....
I remembered few months ago it was tau suan, the dessert. Then earlier was soya bean milk. I dont know why i always have this particular food craving every few months. And when i have this craving, i will keep eating that food very very frequently for that period.
Anyway now its bao... and mind you.. its not any other bao like meat bao or vegetable bao... it must be red bean paste fillings. I just cannot resist when i think of the piping hot bao... fresh from steaming pots... wow.. Yummy :()
Hope i dont look like a big fat bao after the craze ends....
星期五, 七月 13, 2007
Harry Potter & the order of phoenix
Forgot to add. My Harry Potter movie finally opened yesterday.
But i got to wait till next Thurs to watch as Regina has free tickets for the show at Vivocity. Thanks Buddy for inviting and remembering i liked Harry Potter shows.
No wonder he is SVP!
This afternoon got an email from SVP. I have earlier approved a lease renewal for an area much bigger than the guidelines.
He said that he does not agree with me and added that we should include properties with floor area closer to the guidelines for evaluation. At first, i keep telling my colleagues that it would not be an apple to apple comparison and he is not coming from a real estate viewpt at all.
I insist that property people do not look at rental evaluations like that.
I decided to wait and consider a little longer before i reply to his email. So i went for a quick shopping in town after work. When i reached home and still thinking on how to reply him, i took a pen and jot down on what he wants us to include in our evaluation.
Then i suddenly SEE his point. He is thinking much more than just surface or just real estate rates.
So no wonder he can become an SVP. He has the "shi li", boy!
No wonder today not smooth.. its friday the 13!
He said that he does not agree with me and added that we should include properties with floor area closer to the guidelines for evaluation. At first, i keep telling my colleagues that it would not be an apple to apple comparison and he is not coming from a real estate viewpt at all.
I insist that property people do not look at rental evaluations like that.
I decided to wait and consider a little longer before i reply to his email. So i went for a quick shopping in town after work. When i reached home and still thinking on how to reply him, i took a pen and jot down on what he wants us to include in our evaluation.
Then i suddenly SEE his point. He is thinking much more than just surface or just real estate rates.
So no wonder he can become an SVP. He has the "shi li", boy!
No wonder today not smooth.. its friday the 13!
星期四, 七月 12, 2007
Lean event (9 to 12 July)
Lean event over! Had fun cos the two facilitators are nice and easy going people. Thanks Ben and Suresh. *will keep in mind the chay kueh tiao career*
But the 3 days was draining. We had to keep looking at our current work process and how to improve on it.
Today team leader presented but Lean mentor was very unhappy because our team leader was not actively involved in the lean process. So he felt we should present instead.
Both Michelle & me feel that he will surely view his unhappiness to the steering committee.
I just pray nothing bad will happen. The mentor said that leader will present. And we are just the team members.
But the 3 days was draining. We had to keep looking at our current work process and how to improve on it.
Today team leader presented but Lean mentor was very unhappy because our team leader was not actively involved in the lean process. So he felt we should present instead.
Both Michelle & me feel that he will surely view his unhappiness to the steering committee.
I just pray nothing bad will happen. The mentor said that leader will present. And we are just the team members.
星期五, 七月 06, 2007
Bonus day
Actually supposed to be tomorrow. 7th of July. But early this morning, alot of the colleagues already announced "money in the bank already".
Nobody seemed to be in the mood for work?
I cannot understand. My colleagues have been here for so many years. They are still excited over the bonuses. But having said that, who's not excited abt money anyway.
Frankly, i am not as excited. Maybe because they announced the amount in May. And my excitement did not last till 2 months later.
Nonetheless It's a good day anyway!
Nobody seemed to be in the mood for work?
I cannot understand. My colleagues have been here for so many years. They are still excited over the bonuses. But having said that, who's not excited abt money anyway.
Frankly, i am not as excited. Maybe because they announced the amount in May. And my excitement did not last till 2 months later.
Nonetheless It's a good day anyway!
星期日, 七月 01, 2007
Special day
First of July... not a "usual" sunday due to the following events:
1) Hong Kong handover 10th Anniversary
2) GST increase to 7%
3) Closing of the National Stadium
Somehow felt inspired by these events... But excluding event no. 2.
1) Hong Kong handover 10th Anniversary
2) GST increase to 7%
3) Closing of the National Stadium
Somehow felt inspired by these events... But excluding event no. 2.
星期二, 六月 26, 2007
Colleague from OZ
Today had a meeting with a colleague from Sydney. The meeting went on well cos i was well-prepared. Sort of guess what type of info/updates he would need from me so i already found out beforehand from the right people. Anyway after the meeting, he need to get a cab back to his hotel so i asked my boss's secretary to call for one. Soon my office phone rang so i picked it up.
Apparently, he was waiting for me to send him down to wait for the cab. Excuse moi, cant you see i am on the phone? So i had to wave good bye before he is convinced that i am not going to put down the phone.
Good thing there was another colleague in the meeting who volunteered to send him down. Otherwise i will have find common topics to talk abt which, to me is a torture.
Apparently, he was waiting for me to send him down to wait for the cab. Excuse moi, cant you see i am on the phone? So i had to wave good bye before he is convinced that i am not going to put down the phone.
Good thing there was another colleague in the meeting who volunteered to send him down. Otherwise i will have find common topics to talk abt which, to me is a torture.
星期五, 六月 22, 2007
I wanna go Taipei!!
Today went to tell my boss that i am attending a course during the 2nd week of July. Hence my planned taipei trip will have to avoid that week.
Then guess that he said? "Never mind, i can make the trip there. Its just a simple case."
Wa lau.. if simple case, all the more no need him to go right? I guess he is dying to go there, thats why.
Anyway i am so affected by his words cos i am looking forward to the trip where i can enjoy my favourite ma la steamboat and the other local snacks... so i pray that the dates for the trip will be before or after my 6 sigma course.
Ah ya. this 6 sigma courses is upsetting all my schedule. That time also happened for Sydney trip and Dubai trip... so i had to rush my reports like mad...
Cant wait for the *pardon me* STUPID whole project to be over!!
Then guess that he said? "Never mind, i can make the trip there. Its just a simple case."
Wa lau.. if simple case, all the more no need him to go right? I guess he is dying to go there, thats why.
Anyway i am so affected by his words cos i am looking forward to the trip where i can enjoy my favourite ma la steamboat and the other local snacks... so i pray that the dates for the trip will be before or after my 6 sigma course.
Ah ya. this 6 sigma courses is upsetting all my schedule. That time also happened for Sydney trip and Dubai trip... so i had to rush my reports like mad...
Cant wait for the *pardon me* STUPID whole project to be over!!
星期四, 六月 21, 2007
IA
IA colleague just called me yesterday. The agreement for an overseas station was not signed since mid 2006 hence it became an audit query. Sharks!! Think surely implicate my dept. The top people sure ask. I can anticipate my boss is going to jump again. :(
But i have the emails that says that i have been chasing them to sign the agmt. Is that going to help?
But i have the emails that says that i have been chasing them to sign the agmt. Is that going to help?
星期二, 六月 19, 2007
星期日, 六月 17, 2007
Photos in Dubai
Buildings with "photos"
Dubai Creek
Burj Al Arab 7 star hotel... but cannot go inside.
Six lanes highway & skyscapers!!
Classic
Finally bought a chanel classic bag in Dubai. Its a tax free country so which means i get to save maybe abt SGD400. But still very very expensive.
And after i bought it, my mum keep scaring me saying that it could be imitation and maybe i got cheated in Dubai. Then i begin to get sceptical too. But cannot be right? Its a proper chanel boutique in an upmarket shopping mall. And i obtained the address from the official chanel website. Somemore they issued me official chanel receipt. So I better stop worrying abt it.
Also bought a chanel spectacles there. Cheaper by SGD200 and some more can bargain... haha. Very pleased with my victory items.
Yesterday went DFS shopping. bought another Cole Haan bag... but much cheaper than chanel especially after 30%+20% discount... its a black medium hobo weavings bag... quite classy... look abit like cousin of Bottega Veneta...
Next time post the photos of the bags up.
And after i bought it, my mum keep scaring me saying that it could be imitation and maybe i got cheated in Dubai. Then i begin to get sceptical too. But cannot be right? Its a proper chanel boutique in an upmarket shopping mall. And i obtained the address from the official chanel website. Somemore they issued me official chanel receipt. So I better stop worrying abt it.
Also bought a chanel spectacles there. Cheaper by SGD200 and some more can bargain... haha. Very pleased with my victory items.
Yesterday went DFS shopping. bought another Cole Haan bag... but much cheaper than chanel especially after 30%+20% discount... its a black medium hobo weavings bag... quite classy... look abit like cousin of Bottega Veneta...
Next time post the photos of the bags up.
星期二, 六月 12, 2007
Dubai- Eye opener
Back from Dubai. Abit of jet lag as it is 4 hours behind us. And somemore alot of office work to clear.
Flight was delayed due to Oman storm so had to deroute. That took additional 1 and a half hours so total abt 9 hours. Reached around 2am. Immigration officer gave me strange looks. And when i reached hotel, noticed the night club at upper sty.... yes! there is a night club in the hotel.... turned the whole place so sleazy... Locals in white robes, their national dress. Russian woman sexily dressed. I guess some of the guys were drunk too.
Anyway i was scared out of my wits... and i had to go to my room alone. And guess what, the second lock in my room wasnt working. The door is only secured by a normal lock and a chain lock. So i started imaging that someone might come in the middle of the night... it was already dead in the night.... to cut off the flimsy chain and do something. So how ingenious i am! I pushed the coffee table and arm chair to "block" the door. At least if someone tries to come in, it would give me some warning first.
Caught some sleep (2 hrs) cos too tired. Day time was not too bad. At least more "normal". Went for site inspection. Drive through whole city of Dubai including the famous seven star hotel.. but didnt managed to go in of course. Also had Arab food for lunch. Courtesy of Admin Mgr.
At night got treated to a very sumptuous dinner at Hyatt hotel by GM, Persian food. Not bad too, similar to Arab food but very very full. After dinner, proceeded to a lounge. Ordered hot tea... haha... cos i was too cold. They made special arrangements for my hot drink cos they never had such funny request before. The SM and my colleague asked if i wanted some wine. I think better not. I am in foreign land!!
And i want to add, the temperaure is crazy. 40 degrees... i cannot believe i actually survived.
Flight was delayed due to Oman storm so had to deroute. That took additional 1 and a half hours so total abt 9 hours. Reached around 2am. Immigration officer gave me strange looks. And when i reached hotel, noticed the night club at upper sty.... yes! there is a night club in the hotel.... turned the whole place so sleazy... Locals in white robes, their national dress. Russian woman sexily dressed. I guess some of the guys were drunk too.
Anyway i was scared out of my wits... and i had to go to my room alone. And guess what, the second lock in my room wasnt working. The door is only secured by a normal lock and a chain lock. So i started imaging that someone might come in the middle of the night... it was already dead in the night.... to cut off the flimsy chain and do something. So how ingenious i am! I pushed the coffee table and arm chair to "block" the door. At least if someone tries to come in, it would give me some warning first.
Caught some sleep (2 hrs) cos too tired. Day time was not too bad. At least more "normal". Went for site inspection. Drive through whole city of Dubai including the famous seven star hotel.. but didnt managed to go in of course. Also had Arab food for lunch. Courtesy of Admin Mgr.
At night got treated to a very sumptuous dinner at Hyatt hotel by GM, Persian food. Not bad too, similar to Arab food but very very full. After dinner, proceeded to a lounge. Ordered hot tea... haha... cos i was too cold. They made special arrangements for my hot drink cos they never had such funny request before. The SM and my colleague asked if i wanted some wine. I think better not. I am in foreign land!!
And i want to add, the temperaure is crazy. 40 degrees... i cannot believe i actually survived.
星期三, 六月 06, 2007
Flying off soon
Going Dubai tonight. In another 3 hours time. My Dubai colleague promised to send me work information for the trip but fail to do so. Oh dear, which means i will be so unprepared. Thats bad!!
He better gives me all info i need the first thing tomorrow morning!
He better gives me all info i need the first thing tomorrow morning!
星期六, 六月 02, 2007
Course and travel
Dear all, i am on course again next week. I cannot imagine the number of courses i have to attend a year. I mean its good to upgrade yourself and escape from work sometimes. But work in the office get held up especially when there is outstanding work to be done.
Anyway one good news. I am going Dubai next week too. Depart wed night. Heard its very hot... i hope i dont become bbq. And the country is tax free so..... Happy Shopping!
Anyway one good news. I am going Dubai next week too. Depart wed night. Heard its very hot... i hope i dont become bbq. And the country is tax free so..... Happy Shopping!
星期一, 五月 28, 2007
Photos from Chiangmai
Link bridge between Thailand and Myanmar
Laos
Between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.
Baby elephants!! So cute.
星期五, 五月 25, 2007
星期二, 五月 22, 2007
Back from Siam
I am back. Long time never join tour package, always travel free and easy. So forgot that morning call is very early. But i never imagine i have to wake up at 5 or 5.30am every morning. HELLO! I am here to relax and enjoy the massage. Why am i torturing myself to lose some much sleep?
Should have gone for spa.. no time!! Keep visiting those stupid shops where tour guide bring you so they can earn commission. And its 4 or 5 such shops in a day!
Anyway had thai massages for 3 continuous day. Happy!
Should have gone for spa.. no time!! Keep visiting those stupid shops where tour guide bring you so they can earn commission. And its 4 or 5 such shops in a day!
Anyway had thai massages for 3 continuous day. Happy!
星期三, 五月 16, 2007
On Course
Hello. Finally finished my 3 days course. Initially dread going as not familar with anyone in the course. But managed to find some nice people to eat morning tea break/ lunch/ afternoon tea break/dinner. This course really feed us well. 8-course served lunch and buffet dinner provided. Plus tea/coffee & some snacks for 2 breaks a day.
But i have to say the course is really technical. Not related to my job hence i have a hard time understanding the instructor.
Anyway finally its over but i have 2 more courses coming up in June and July due to the 6 sigma project i am involved in.
Plus the computer system upgrade testing that i have to co-ordinate and perform too. Busyy!!
At the end of 3 day course, went for business meeting at night where our PSB was announced. Quite happy with it but must save part of it up.
Have not posted my 6km run photos yet. Will do so soon.
But i have to say the course is really technical. Not related to my job hence i have a hard time understanding the instructor.
Anyway finally its over but i have 2 more courses coming up in June and July due to the 6 sigma project i am involved in.
Plus the computer system upgrade testing that i have to co-ordinate and perform too. Busyy!!
At the end of 3 day course, went for business meeting at night where our PSB was announced. Quite happy with it but must save part of it up.
Have not posted my 6km run photos yet. Will do so soon.
星期二, 五月 08, 2007
14%!!
Regina treated myself and Huiping to dinner at Hotel Asia last sunday.
We were enjoying the dinner and my sharks fin soup. And i was telling them abt how i am going to train myself to drink, drink as in drink liquor. So Huiping suggested ordering a bottle of promotional white wine from South Africa. In the end, 3 of us each had a glass filled with wine in front of us.
Initially i was handling it quite well. But after a few more monthfuls as well as some cheering and bottoming up, i started to feel "not myself". Head felt abit heavy, eyes watery. And felt warm.
I think both of them knew that i had too much already, hee although it was seriously less than 1 glass. Anyway later we checked the bottle and found the alcohol level to be 14%. Abt 100% more than the usual Australia wines of 7%-10%.
So i guess thats what they say abt being "high". Cant help but keep smiling and feel happy. Also cheeks flushed alot. They said very pretty, like natural blusher.
But i am still sober, just felt good. And i can still manage to take the train and walk home cos felt better once i am outside the restaurant, in open air.
Regina also asked me to flush out the alcohol with alot of water. Which really helps. And next morning, no hangovers. Work as usual.
So can i say i am improving?
We were enjoying the dinner and my sharks fin soup. And i was telling them abt how i am going to train myself to drink, drink as in drink liquor. So Huiping suggested ordering a bottle of promotional white wine from South Africa. In the end, 3 of us each had a glass filled with wine in front of us.
Initially i was handling it quite well. But after a few more monthfuls as well as some cheering and bottoming up, i started to feel "not myself". Head felt abit heavy, eyes watery. And felt warm.
I think both of them knew that i had too much already, hee although it was seriously less than 1 glass. Anyway later we checked the bottle and found the alcohol level to be 14%. Abt 100% more than the usual Australia wines of 7%-10%.
So i guess thats what they say abt being "high". Cant help but keep smiling and feel happy. Also cheeks flushed alot. They said very pretty, like natural blusher.
But i am still sober, just felt good. And i can still manage to take the train and walk home cos felt better once i am outside the restaurant, in open air.
Regina also asked me to flush out the alcohol with alot of water. Which really helps. And next morning, no hangovers. Work as usual.
So can i say i am improving?
星期六, 五月 05, 2007
Achievement
Yesterday boss asked me into the room. After i sat down, he handed me an envelope. At first i thought it was retrenchment or warning letter. Then he "siow mi mi" and say its my merit increment. He put in the recommendation for my appraisal this year. And he said it will be an increase in my monthly pay.
Initially i thought it was at least few hundred dollars. After i went out of the room and tear open the envelope, found out less than that. Ah yo.
But i guess its the recognition of hard work and performance that really matter.
Opps and i suddenly realised i forgot to thank him for putting in the recommendation for me. Maybe i should do so on Monday?
2 more hours later going for the 6KM walk. Hope we will have fun.
Initially i thought it was at least few hundred dollars. After i went out of the room and tear open the envelope, found out less than that. Ah yo.
But i guess its the recognition of hard work and performance that really matter.
Opps and i suddenly realised i forgot to thank him for putting in the recommendation for me. Maybe i should do so on Monday?
2 more hours later going for the 6KM walk. Hope we will have fun.
星期四, 五月 03, 2007
Conquered a glass of red wine
Had dinner with Auntie Chatree and friends at Paramount Tong Le restaurant. Wanted to try drinking abit of wine since few weeks ago. So i asked for a glass which is unusual of me.
Initially took sip by sip. But find it quite "siap". And half way thru, i started to have the usual feeling of dizziness. Thought maybe i should stop. So changed to Chinese tea. Then after a while, switched back to wine. Not sure if due to the chinese tea but the dizziness went off. And i could actually finished one glass of red wine and still feel ok. Ok as in not drunk or feel bad.
So actually i am not as bad as i thought. I used to think i could not touch liqour at all. But still i always think it is good that ladies could drink abit.
So i shall start to train myself. I also found out a tip- before swallowing the wine down, you should leave it in the mouth for a while as i find that it actually taste better. Maybe becos of the higher temperature that changed the taste.
Anyway its good that i start training cos my family like to have some wine when there is any celebrations.
Initially took sip by sip. But find it quite "siap". And half way thru, i started to have the usual feeling of dizziness. Thought maybe i should stop. So changed to Chinese tea. Then after a while, switched back to wine. Not sure if due to the chinese tea but the dizziness went off. And i could actually finished one glass of red wine and still feel ok. Ok as in not drunk or feel bad.
So actually i am not as bad as i thought. I used to think i could not touch liqour at all. But still i always think it is good that ladies could drink abit.
So i shall start to train myself. I also found out a tip- before swallowing the wine down, you should leave it in the mouth for a while as i find that it actually taste better. Maybe becos of the higher temperature that changed the taste.
Anyway its good that i start training cos my family like to have some wine when there is any celebrations.
星期日, 四月 29, 2007
Must go in Shanghai
If you go to Shanghai, you cannot miss going to the Hyatt Hotel. I think its on the 50+ storey. Its a lounge with live music. The scene is fabulous, nothing can beat it. With the background music, a drink on hand, eyes on the bund... beautiful neon lights.... what can i say?
Friends from Bangkok
My father's long time friends from Bangkok are coming over for holidays on 1st May. They will only be here for 3 days. Looking forward to see them. Uncle & Auntie Chatree are really nice people and very hospitable especially when our family go over to Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand.
They take care of all our needs no matter whether its shopping for the ladies or golf for the guys or massage for both!
So whenever they come to Singapore, we will also do our best to make them relax and enjoy.
Short 3 days. My father is planning to bring them for a show in Sentosa. I think its the one with fireworks and water effects. He has also made reservations at Paramount Tong Le for dinner. He must be excited also.
They take care of all our needs no matter whether its shopping for the ladies or golf for the guys or massage for both!
So whenever they come to Singapore, we will also do our best to make them relax and enjoy.
Short 3 days. My father is planning to bring them for a show in Sentosa. I think its the one with fireworks and water effects. He has also made reservations at Paramount Tong Le for dinner. He must be excited also.
星期五, 四月 27, 2007
6 KM Walk
My company organising some events for its anniversary. First one is the charity walk on 5th May. Of course I am not in the competitive category as all my friends know me. I Hate the Sun!
However I thought it would be fun to join the "UNcompetitive" team. Just walk and talk for the 6km.
2 weeks ago, i was still looking forward to that day. But as the date draws nearer, i become worried that i cant complete the 6km. It seems like a long distance now. Maybe i should have some contingency plans... like have enough money to call a cab, or ask someone to stand by the car etc.
Worrying is one thing. I still believe we will have alot of fun that day.
However I thought it would be fun to join the "UNcompetitive" team. Just walk and talk for the 6km.
2 weeks ago, i was still looking forward to that day. But as the date draws nearer, i become worried that i cant complete the 6km. It seems like a long distance now. Maybe i should have some contingency plans... like have enough money to call a cab, or ask someone to stand by the car etc.
Worrying is one thing. I still believe we will have alot of fun that day.
Taipei
Never had intention to go taiwan since young. Always prefered HK. Maybe felt taiwan lacks of fashion, infrastructure... So no urge to go. In the end.... i visited Taipei 3 times, all with Huiping. once a year since 2004. Mainly due to the variety show- "Shi zi lu kou" hosted by Jacky Wu. They featured so many nice snacks at the night markets. Also the entertainment industry has matured to be on par with HK's one.
First time i went was when my childhood friend, Jeanne went over to Taipei to lecture at the University after her graduation, we went over to look for her and stayed at her apartment. Second time also stayed there. After which, she moved to HK.
What i really like is the vibrancy of the city and young people, & of course the snacks at the night market.
The first time i went, Jeanne informed us that she experienced earthquakes quite a few times since she was there. And it made me real uneasy. Cant sleep soundly at night, worrying that anytime in the night, there will be trembles.
BUT we are lucky. Nothing happened. *cross fingers*
Sometimes I still long to go there. I missed the "bubble tea", "bbq corn", "zai ji pai", "ma la hot pot", "mushroom pot".
First time i went was when my childhood friend, Jeanne went over to Taipei to lecture at the University after her graduation, we went over to look for her and stayed at her apartment. Second time also stayed there. After which, she moved to HK.
What i really like is the vibrancy of the city and young people, & of course the snacks at the night market.
The first time i went, Jeanne informed us that she experienced earthquakes quite a few times since she was there. And it made me real uneasy. Cant sleep soundly at night, worrying that anytime in the night, there will be trembles.
BUT we are lucky. Nothing happened. *cross fingers*
Sometimes I still long to go there. I missed the "bubble tea", "bbq corn", "zai ji pai", "ma la hot pot", "mushroom pot".
Might have a chance to go next month perhaps. For duty travel.
Some photos to share from the 3 trips.
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