Today is the last day of the year and we are welcoming a new year tomorrow.
However i have to work full day till 5.30 pm.. I feel tired especially when i know the others are having half day.
Luckily i had a good zi char dinner at Tanjong Rhu, an old estate located just at the fringe of the city centre. It is less crowded over there which i like, probably because it's residents for the few HDB blocks are mostly elderlys. I guess the few young ones staying there have gone off to celebrate or count down at Marine Barrage.
I look forward to the new year. May it be a better year for everyone!
星期四, 十二月 31, 2009
星期六, 十二月 26, 2009
Happy Boxing Day!
"I'm always your cabbage patch kid"
This is one of the sweetest and cutest message i have received.
All the little things that my three cousins and family do for me are so sweet.
Sometimes i am so occupied that i missed out the concern and care they have showered me. I must not take them for granted.
I will appreciate every little thing that they have done for me from now on.
This is one of the sweetest and cutest message i have received.
All the little things that my three cousins and family do for me are so sweet.
Sometimes i am so occupied that i missed out the concern and care they have showered me. I must not take them for granted.
I will appreciate every little thing that they have done for me from now on.
星期四, 十二月 24, 2009
Overcome
I finally overcome my fear of the fish spa today.
I put in one feet into the small pool and the fishes immediately swam over, like ants attracted to honey.
I dont understand why they like to eat dead skin so much?
Anyway the feeling is ticklish and like massage. My feet also felt slight vibrations, probably because of many many fishes swimming around my feet at the same time.
I can't guarantee if i will try that again...
星期一, 十二月 21, 2009
Happy Birthday...
...to me!
One of the first bdae celebrations for this year... high tea with my 3 dear cousins at my favourite high tea place, Scotts Lounge.
The company was fantastic, the food was yummy, the ambience was christmasy, the mood was happy and funny ....there is even a white sparkling christmas tree at a corner of the lounge... need i say more?
And birthday songs in 3 different languages.. english, mandarin and korean!! Winine- learn the japanese one next time can?
My "birthday cake" is my all time hit- similar to warm chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream.
Thank you Tenny for the high tea and Wendy, Winine for the company! I had a great time as always.
One of the first bdae celebrations for this year... high tea with my 3 dear cousins at my favourite high tea place, Scotts Lounge.
The company was fantastic, the food was yummy, the ambience was christmasy, the mood was happy and funny ....there is even a white sparkling christmas tree at a corner of the lounge... need i say more?
And birthday songs in 3 different languages.. english, mandarin and korean!! Winine- learn the japanese one next time can?
My "birthday cake" is my all time hit- similar to warm chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream.
Thank you Tenny for the high tea and Wendy, Winine for the company! I had a great time as always.
星期五, 十二月 18, 2009
Pissed
I am abit pissed off with my staff.
It happens that this week i have two long lunches. One is for a birthday and another is for a farewell. So the lunches took longer than usual and i went back to the office at abt 3pm. Usually if i go out for lunch, i'll be back abt 2pm.
Anyway, i know she was not very happy on the first occasion. I could feel it when i passed her work to do.
Then today, she told me straight that she dont think its right that i go such long lunches. She said "people" are noticing it.
I am angry man! You are not my boss, you are my subordinate. What right have you to tell me off? I am not compromising or delaying my work and urgent matters.
I respect you because you have been in the company for very long. But you dont have the right to tell me what to do. I will accept it if my boss tells me that.
To avoid any argument, i tell her i will minimise in future. But i still cant get over it!!
It happens that this week i have two long lunches. One is for a birthday and another is for a farewell. So the lunches took longer than usual and i went back to the office at abt 3pm. Usually if i go out for lunch, i'll be back abt 2pm.
Anyway, i know she was not very happy on the first occasion. I could feel it when i passed her work to do.
Then today, she told me straight that she dont think its right that i go such long lunches. She said "people" are noticing it.
I am angry man! You are not my boss, you are my subordinate. What right have you to tell me off? I am not compromising or delaying my work and urgent matters.
I respect you because you have been in the company for very long. But you dont have the right to tell me what to do. I will accept it if my boss tells me that.
To avoid any argument, i tell her i will minimise in future. But i still cant get over it!!
星期四, 十二月 03, 2009
Fish spa
I am still unable to overcome the fear of many many little fishes* nibbling at my feet. I cant even bear to put a small section of my feet into the water.
It is disgusting... not so much of the feeling but the look of it.
On the other hand i wanted to feel how it's like. At least can say i have tried...
* Not that little actually
It is disgusting... not so much of the feeling but the look of it.
On the other hand i wanted to feel how it's like. At least can say i have tried...
* Not that little actually
星期一, 十一月 30, 2009
30th Nov
Last day of the month today. Next, December coming up. Yeh, Christmas coming!! I have always loved this season.
Sale in shopping malls, gatherings with friends, many in relaxed happy mood, colleagues on holidays....
Although economy still remains uncertain, pay cuts continue, no pay leave continues..
But let us enjoy the month first. The worries can wait.
Sale in shopping malls, gatherings with friends, many in relaxed happy mood, colleagues on holidays....
Although economy still remains uncertain, pay cuts continue, no pay leave continues..
But let us enjoy the month first. The worries can wait.
星期二, 十一月 24, 2009
Discovered
I realised i cant eat when i am upset or stressed. Even when i am excited...
I have appetite when i am happy and relaxed.
This is different from some of my friends which will eat or shop to destress...
Might be a good thing to shift the focus to something else...
I have appetite when i am happy and relaxed.
This is different from some of my friends which will eat or shop to destress...
Might be a good thing to shift the focus to something else...
星期五, 十一月 20, 2009
This week... gone in a breeze
It has been a crazy week for me... meetings, briefings, going to site, handovers..I am glad it is Friday.
Just a small incident today- MNC was back in SIN for a while before his next posting in CMB. He came to my office for familiarisation program. When he was finished, it was almost lunchtime and we chatted for a while.
Then it seemed that he is waiting for me to invite him out for lunch cos he and the BJS colleagues also brought me out when i was in BJS.
Unfortunately, i already have a lunch appointment hence i "acted blur" and just wished him all the best in his next posting.
I felt quite bad afterwards. He must have thought i am such a miser.
Just a small incident today- MNC was back in SIN for a while before his next posting in CMB. He came to my office for familiarisation program. When he was finished, it was almost lunchtime and we chatted for a while.
Then it seemed that he is waiting for me to invite him out for lunch cos he and the BJS colleagues also brought me out when i was in BJS.
Unfortunately, i already have a lunch appointment hence i "acted blur" and just wished him all the best in his next posting.
I felt quite bad afterwards. He must have thought i am such a miser.
星期二, 十一月 17, 2009
I won something!

I attended the aircraft briefing with my team members this afternoon, thinking it is just a regular update.
I didnt know there was a lucky draw at the end of it. My name (on behalf of the team) was the second person to be called up. Btw the prizes are all the same which are Philips DVD players.
Anyway i was abit surprised but still quite ready to go up. I thought it's not nice to let the presenter, which is a SVP wait for so long.
I shaked hands with him and even took a photo... Finally all the team leaders took a photo with the Management which would be posted on the monthly "outlook".
Refreshments also provided at the end.
I dont know the eventual fate of the DVD player.... My team members proposed selling it off and split the money.
???? for that little amt?
星期六, 十一月 14, 2009
星期四, 十一月 12, 2009
Snowstorm
I was lucky the meeting in BJS ended early and GMC put me on the earlier afternoon flight back.
He called me the following day in the office and told me that my original flight was grounded because of snowstorm. The BJS runways had to close.
And i'll be stuck at the airport for the night, cant even go back to town because the roads leading to the airport would be closed as well.
I managed to escape this hence i could sleep soundly and comfortably in my bed that night.
Heng ah.....
He called me the following day in the office and told me that my original flight was grounded because of snowstorm. The BJS runways had to close.
And i'll be stuck at the airport for the night, cant even go back to town because the roads leading to the airport would be closed as well.
I managed to escape this hence i could sleep soundly and comfortably in my bed that night.
Heng ah.....
星期一, 十一月 09, 2009
Ma La Hot Pot
This time round, my meeting in BJS only lasted for 45 mins.
After that, there is abt 1 hour to go before lunch. Initially i wanted to check the office email but the PC was so slow that i gave up.
So i went to walk around the basement shopping mall within the same building and bought a pair of high heels at 40% off.
Went back to the office at abt 12.15pm. Thereafter had Super spicy Ma La Hot Pot with GMC and RMMNA in a famous chain restaurant situated along one of the wintery cold Beijing streets... shiok! The restaurant is called "Hai Di Lao".
Ingredients for the hotpot includes some unusual stuff ie. duck lungs, small mud-like fishes, duck blood plus the rest of normal items like beef and mutton. The fish is not to my liking though. It looks way too weird.
Weather was cold but very very refreshing. I love the feeling of cold breeze blowing onto my face.
After that, there is abt 1 hour to go before lunch. Initially i wanted to check the office email but the PC was so slow that i gave up.
So i went to walk around the basement shopping mall within the same building and bought a pair of high heels at 40% off.
Went back to the office at abt 12.15pm. Thereafter had Super spicy Ma La Hot Pot with GMC and RMMNA in a famous chain restaurant situated along one of the wintery cold Beijing streets... shiok! The restaurant is called "Hai Di Lao".
Ingredients for the hotpot includes some unusual stuff ie. duck lungs, small mud-like fishes, duck blood plus the rest of normal items like beef and mutton. The fish is not to my liking though. It looks way too weird.
Weather was cold but very very refreshing. I love the feeling of cold breeze blowing onto my face.
星期四, 十一月 05, 2009
BJS here i come x3
I am going to BJS again!
Third time this year.. 15 July, 11 Sept and 9 Nov. Once in every season except Spring.
I am both excited and stressed. Excited because of the warm people and stressed because of the meeting.
Hope everything goes smooth.
Third time this year.. 15 July, 11 Sept and 9 Nov. Once in every season except Spring.
I am both excited and stressed. Excited because of the warm people and stressed because of the meeting.
Hope everything goes smooth.
星期五, 十月 30, 2009
星期三, 十月 28, 2009
星期一, 十月 26, 2009
See's candies from San Francisco

One of the managers in my dept went on duty travel to LAX and SFO last week.
He bought back a box of See's candies. My colleagues said that this is "branded" candies from the States.
Ah yo, so mountain tortoise me. Never heard of this brand...
Anyway it is so sweet of him! Thought of us even when he is working overseas... unlike someone else.
星期五, 十月 23, 2009
!!!
My boss and I had a meeting with an external party this morning.
We met at a coffee joint at the airport. My boss was standing at the table, asking the lady what drinks she would like to have.
So i took a seat expecting him to ask me next. Then he said, "Lynda, can you get us some drinks? I'll have a cappuccino, thanks."
Excuse me, are you a gentlemen?? Anyway i overcome my shock very quickly and proceeded to get the drinks.
Who asked me to be the subordinate!!
We met at a coffee joint at the airport. My boss was standing at the table, asking the lady what drinks she would like to have.
So i took a seat expecting him to ask me next. Then he said, "Lynda, can you get us some drinks? I'll have a cappuccino, thanks."
Excuse me, are you a gentlemen?? Anyway i overcome my shock very quickly and proceeded to get the drinks.
Who asked me to be the subordinate!!
星期二, 十月 13, 2009
Back from Chiangmai
Just landed 3 hours ago.
The weather is so hot and the northern thai food is not to my liking. Nonetheless, it was still a fun trip. With all our aunties, uncles and family.
Uncle and Auntie Chatree are so hospitable as usual. Sightseeing, some shopping, a massage session, the temple celebrations, the chanting for good luck.
I had part of my wishes came true... Let's wait for more.
星期二, 十月 06, 2009
Mid autumn festival
星期一, 九月 28, 2009
Not for girls?
I was half hearted abt going to F1 race yesterday night. My father had extra tickets as his friends had went back to Bangkok and couldnt catch the final night's race.
On one hand, i wanted to catch the cars in action, the speed, the excitment. On the other side, i hate the crowds and human jam. My father also contributed to my not going. He said it is too loud. Not suitable for girls.
Eventually i gave it a miss. After watching it on tv last night, i was sort of glad that i didnt go. Cos its a little big boring. I was actually switching between channels and counting down to the number of laps.
I saw Lewis Hamilton's gf too. Didnt know she is from the group, Pussycat but she's beautiful. And she's got a rich bf... haha.
On one hand, i wanted to catch the cars in action, the speed, the excitment. On the other side, i hate the crowds and human jam. My father also contributed to my not going. He said it is too loud. Not suitable for girls.
Eventually i gave it a miss. After watching it on tv last night, i was sort of glad that i didnt go. Cos its a little big boring. I was actually switching between channels and counting down to the number of laps.
I saw Lewis Hamilton's gf too. Didnt know she is from the group, Pussycat but she's beautiful. And she's got a rich bf... haha.
星期四, 九月 24, 2009
Formula One
星期一, 九月 21, 2009
星期六, 九月 19, 2009
星期二, 九月 15, 2009
Dream
Ms K just gave me a bright idea today...
When GMC is deposted back to Singapore, i will apply to transfer to his department.
Then i will be able to work for him. Although i know that he is quite "on" when it comes to work. But i might not mind cos he is so charming and caring.
Muahhahaha...
When GMC is deposted back to Singapore, i will apply to transfer to his department.
Then i will be able to work for him. Although i know that he is quite "on" when it comes to work. But i might not mind cos he is so charming and caring.
Muahhahaha...
星期一, 九月 14, 2009
星期六, 九月 12, 2009
Back in a swirl
This BJS trip was also good. As usual, GMC is very nice and caring- opened car doors for me, asking me to take care, if i am hungry, tired? helped me with my luggage, serve me during meals...etc all the little things.
In between the inspections, we had lunch at BaliThai at Raffles City Beijing, courtesy of our agent. Dinner was at a chinese restaurant downtown only with GMC and RMMNA. This trip was much tiring than the first time i went BJS cos i visited 9 properties in one day!
Inspections were with GMC, RMMNA, AMC and HRAMC (only morning) as well as 2 representatives from the agent. MNC did not join us this time as he was away in Da Lian for a study trip.
While we were waiting for RMMNA to get ready for dinner, i rested in the conference room as i have a slight headache (lack of sleep). GMC came in and asked if i am sleepy already. He then invited me to his room to wait for RMMNA while offering me newspaper to read. He chit chatted with me too while checking his emails. He is really nice!! Dont forget he is a General Manager. The other GMs i met were not as down to earth, except for one- GMV.
During the inspections in the day, after HRAMC left in the afternoon, he and i and his local driver were in the car. He told me abt his wife in Singapore, his two boys studying in Singapore after being in International Schools for many years. His family were with him for his postings in different countries until recently.
Dinner time, GMC, RMMNA and me chatted abt work, properties. After dinner, he ensured i left safely in a cab for the airport before he goes off.
I waited for the 12.15am flight at the lounge, with arrangements from GMC, SMB. Took a shower as well as a nap. Felt better but still super sleepy.
Slept more in the plane, all the way until abt 90mins before landing for the meal.
Came back home and slept till now....
No lunch yet, and i need to do up my reports.
In between the inspections, we had lunch at BaliThai at Raffles City Beijing, courtesy of our agent. Dinner was at a chinese restaurant downtown only with GMC and RMMNA. This trip was much tiring than the first time i went BJS cos i visited 9 properties in one day!
Inspections were with GMC, RMMNA, AMC and HRAMC (only morning) as well as 2 representatives from the agent. MNC did not join us this time as he was away in Da Lian for a study trip.
While we were waiting for RMMNA to get ready for dinner, i rested in the conference room as i have a slight headache (lack of sleep). GMC came in and asked if i am sleepy already. He then invited me to his room to wait for RMMNA while offering me newspaper to read. He chit chatted with me too while checking his emails. He is really nice!! Dont forget he is a General Manager. The other GMs i met were not as down to earth, except for one- GMV.
During the inspections in the day, after HRAMC left in the afternoon, he and i and his local driver were in the car. He told me abt his wife in Singapore, his two boys studying in Singapore after being in International Schools for many years. His family were with him for his postings in different countries until recently.
Dinner time, GMC, RMMNA and me chatted abt work, properties. After dinner, he ensured i left safely in a cab for the airport before he goes off.
I waited for the 12.15am flight at the lounge, with arrangements from GMC, SMB. Took a shower as well as a nap. Felt better but still super sleepy.
Slept more in the plane, all the way until abt 90mins before landing for the meal.
Came back home and slept till now....
No lunch yet, and i need to do up my reports.
星期四, 九月 10, 2009
BJS trip @ 1am
I already feel like a VIP, GM asked the SM to send someone to escort me from the aerobridge tomorrow morning upon arrival.
I will be seeing GM again!! Excited although guilty too cos i have not been very timely in my reports to him. *Not my fault if you read my earlier posts.
Anyway i hope it would be a good trip.
I will be seeing GM again!! Excited although guilty too cos i have not been very timely in my reports to him. *Not my fault if you read my earlier posts.
Anyway i hope it would be a good trip.
星期三, 九月 09, 2009
星期二, 九月 08, 2009
星期一, 九月 07, 2009
Seoul
This trip was good... in many ways.
Other than the heaps of clothes and skin care that i have bought, i have also experienced the korean culture-
1) Sweating out in the korean traditional sauna *not kidding, its really hot.
2) Lying naked on an "operation bed" like a helpless fish on a chopping board and being scrubbed front and back by an ahjunma who is wearing mismatching bra and panty. It is really a funny scene. There are 5-6 "operation beds" in a row and everyone just lie there to be served.
3) Trying the traditional herbal steam. Process is to boil the herbs and the steam comes up from below (you know where).
4) Korean fashion now is pastel nail polish and light blue satin tops tucked into alladdin pants.
5) Hottest songs in korea are Hot Issue by 4 Minutes, Sorry sorry by super junior, Abracadabra by brown eyed girls, I dont care by 2NE1, Again and again by 2pm. Go watch their MV.
6) Free concerts every night at Dongdaemum where alot of young koreans dance on stage, very good moves.
7) Going to the korean drama scenes like N Seoul Tower, Building 63.
8) And lastly, the friendly koreans that give us alot of free food service because we keep going back to their stalls to eat. And they recognise us!
It was a good trip except for the heart attack i got when i checked my office email on the last day of the trip.
Till i come again....
Other than the heaps of clothes and skin care that i have bought, i have also experienced the korean culture-
1) Sweating out in the korean traditional sauna *not kidding, its really hot.
2) Lying naked on an "operation bed" like a helpless fish on a chopping board and being scrubbed front and back by an ahjunma who is wearing mismatching bra and panty. It is really a funny scene. There are 5-6 "operation beds" in a row and everyone just lie there to be served.
3) Trying the traditional herbal steam. Process is to boil the herbs and the steam comes up from below (you know where).
4) Korean fashion now is pastel nail polish and light blue satin tops tucked into alladdin pants.
5) Hottest songs in korea are Hot Issue by 4 Minutes, Sorry sorry by super junior, Abracadabra by brown eyed girls, I dont care by 2NE1, Again and again by 2pm. Go watch their MV.
6) Free concerts every night at Dongdaemum where alot of young koreans dance on stage, very good moves.
7) Going to the korean drama scenes like N Seoul Tower, Building 63.
8) And lastly, the friendly koreans that give us alot of free food service because we keep going back to their stalls to eat. And they recognise us!
It was a good trip except for the heart attack i got when i checked my office email on the last day of the trip.
Till i come again....
星期六, 八月 22, 2009
Resolved
Some outstanding work matters have been settled... thankfully. Although last week i accidentally stepped on another mgr's toes. All because my boss didnt give me the full instructions. Anyway its over.
I have one more inspection coming up on 9 Sept. HKG again to return the site to the landlord. Hope this time round nothing will go wrong.
Let me enjoy my holidays!
Then it will be work in HKG and perhaps BJS.
I have one more inspection coming up on 9 Sept. HKG again to return the site to the landlord. Hope this time round nothing will go wrong.
Let me enjoy my holidays!
Then it will be work in HKG and perhaps BJS.
星期五, 八月 14, 2009
Photos taken in the office
星期日, 八月 09, 2009
Happy National Day!
We had a good dinner just few hours ago. It was to celebrate Si Yi's promotion.
Although the food was average, but the mood was fantastic. Our family had fun as usual, with karaoke. Almost all of us sang. Even ah ma with her signature song.
Congratulations Si Yi. I hope i will get the chance to be promoted too next year!
Although the food was average, but the mood was fantastic. Our family had fun as usual, with karaoke. Almost all of us sang. Even ah ma with her signature song.
Congratulations Si Yi. I hope i will get the chance to be promoted too next year!
星期五, 八月 07, 2009
GMC
I spoke to him today to update him on the BJS project status.
Even though he is in such a senior position, he is so nice. He never make others feel pressured just because he is the boss. Very down to earth, understanding and friendly.
He is such a charming man!!! Will i see him again?
Even though he is in such a senior position, he is so nice. He never make others feel pressured just because he is the boss. Very down to earth, understanding and friendly.
He is such a charming man!!! Will i see him again?
Chasing
I have been chasing my b*ss... literally.
Chasing him to respond to my emails, to clear my reports etc....
And mind you it is very very tiring for me. He just sits on his work and doesn't like me to "chase" him. He gets irritated everytime i do that.
And i suffer. My colleagues thought that i am the one that is causing the delays. Which is totally not fair to me.
He is getting from bad to worse. Never like that initially.
I wonder if he is still interested in his job?
Chasing him to respond to my emails, to clear my reports etc....
And mind you it is very very tiring for me. He just sits on his work and doesn't like me to "chase" him. He gets irritated everytime i do that.
And i suffer. My colleagues thought that i am the one that is causing the delays. Which is totally not fair to me.
He is getting from bad to worse. Never like that initially.
I wonder if he is still interested in his job?
星期一, 七月 27, 2009
星期五, 七月 17, 2009
Harry Potter revealed
The show is nice, with laughs and excitment. Hermonie has become very pretty. And Harry, Ron and Ginny also looked much better than the last show.
But the ending is abit abrupt... no satisfaction. Dont know what to expect for the next one which will only comes 2 years later?
But the ending is abit abrupt... no satisfaction. Dont know what to expect for the next one which will only comes 2 years later?
星期四, 七月 16, 2009
Complete story on BJS
It was a good trip although there were alot of fear before and during the meeting.
The people in BJS office is so nice esp the posted staff there.
I was greeted by an airport staff right after disembarkation. Then i went straight to the town office by cab. Admin Mgr treated me to a nice cup of Latte at Starbucks after i freshen up at the toilet and changed into a new set of clothes. Then the meeting starts.
Lunch and dinner was on the company with GMC, MNC & Admin Mgr. GMC and MNC asked if i want to go to their service apartment to take a shower before dinner. But since its not convenient as i am the only lady, i rejected.
SM joined us in the dinner too at a nice Peking Duck restaurant called "China Lodge". The Zha Jiang Mian and stir fried mutton were nice. The famous peking duck was normal though.
After that we went to a lounge called "Face". Admin Mgr went home though so it's only the 3 gentlemen and me at the lounge. After that SM see me board a taxi to the airport before he leaves.
Then at the airport gate, SM already called his staff to pre-check me in and also included a lounge access for me to take a quick shower. I did take a super quick one cos there was no more time. Because I was stuck at the chinese immigration for quite a while.
GMC was very fatherly and keep asking me what i like to eat and if there is anything i dont eat. He also keep serving me food. The rest are also warm hearted and made me feel so good as a guest in BJS.
Even the pilots for my return flights were the two that took the same earlier flight as me told the cabin crew that i must be very tired after a whole day of meeting. I really slept through out the flight and woke up only when it's breakfast time.
I am so tired after 2 days of no proper sleep and no proper shower. My colleague was amazed that i could survive that.
Nonetheless, the trip brings good memories. Till the next time i come again to view the shortlisted properties....
Maybe in two months' time.
BJS July 2009
It was a good trip, i am pleasantly surprised. In terms of people.
Although the fear i mentioned in my earlier post is still not eliminated. But i hope nothing bad will happen.
More in the next post. Need some rest after taking 2 night flights and a day of meeting.
Although the fear i mentioned in my earlier post is still not eliminated. But i hope nothing bad will happen.
More in the next post. Need some rest after taking 2 night flights and a day of meeting.
星期一, 七月 13, 2009
New troubles
My HK trauma is over.
And can you believe it? Something new comes up!!!
Now its Beijing. Even before i go there. Something i shouldn't have said again!
AAAAhhhhhhh
And can you believe it? Something new comes up!!!
Now its Beijing. Even before i go there. Something i shouldn't have said again!
AAAAhhhhhhh
星期日, 七月 12, 2009
我的女孩 (My girl)
星期三, 七月 08, 2009
星期二, 七月 07, 2009
Forbidden city?
I may be going to Beijing next week... for 1 day's work.
I wonder if i have time to visit the forbidden city. It would be interesting to see how the olden days Emperors and Empresses lived.
I wonder if i have time to visit the forbidden city. It would be interesting to see how the olden days Emperors and Empresses lived.
星期日, 六月 28, 2009
幸福
I am fortunate, i realised.
Even at my age, there is always my family to bring me out for meals. And someone to buy me breakfast on Sunday morning. My aunties want to make sure i have my meals. Otherwise, they will invite me to join them.
And there are my cousins to go out with, be it shopping or checking out new restaurants and new stuff. Next plan- We could go holidays together!!
My 3 aunties dote on me, my cousins concern abt me. And of course not to mention my parents who are always there for me.
It's a warm feeling.
Even at my age, there is always my family to bring me out for meals. And someone to buy me breakfast on Sunday morning. My aunties want to make sure i have my meals. Otherwise, they will invite me to join them.
And there are my cousins to go out with, be it shopping or checking out new restaurants and new stuff. Next plan- We could go holidays together!!
My 3 aunties dote on me, my cousins concern abt me. And of course not to mention my parents who are always there for me.
It's a warm feeling.
星期六, 六月 27, 2009
IQ & EQ
An intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence (EI), often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ), is a term that describes the ability, capacity, skill or (in the case of the trait EI model) a self-perceived ability, to identify, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, of others, and of groups.
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IQ is important in life. EQ is equally so. Especially in work. That is what i discovered and see in one of my colleagues.
If a person has lower EQ, he or she might unintentionally step onto some people's toes.
But the level of EQ in most people might be inborn and hence difficult to change.
Be careful....
Emotional Intelligence (EI), often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ), is a term that describes the ability, capacity, skill or (in the case of the trait EI model) a self-perceived ability, to identify, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, of others, and of groups.
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IQ is important in life. EQ is equally so. Especially in work. That is what i discovered and see in one of my colleagues.
If a person has lower EQ, he or she might unintentionally step onto some people's toes.
But the level of EQ in most people might be inborn and hence difficult to change.
Be careful....
星期六, 六月 20, 2009
星期三, 六月 17, 2009
Dumb & dumber
星期一, 六月 15, 2009
星期六, 六月 13, 2009
星期四, 六月 11, 2009
Stuck in the same grade
No promotion for me this year because i missed one of my KPIs. This is according to my boss.
When i clarified one of the rating with him during appraisal, he tried to smoke me.
Anyway, i think it all depends on whether the manager wants to push you for the promotion. The rest of the talk is just bulls**t.
In the end i "swan" him: so i shall wait for next year? My KPI is doing well for the past few months.
When i clarified one of the rating with him during appraisal, he tried to smoke me.
Anyway, i think it all depends on whether the manager wants to push you for the promotion. The rest of the talk is just bulls**t.
In the end i "swan" him: so i shall wait for next year? My KPI is doing well for the past few months.
星期六, 六月 06, 2009
4th time in Taiwan
Apparently i wasnt too excited abt this trip even before going. Maybe in my heart, my favorite destination has shifted to Seoul. I want to go there again hopefully by this year end.
This trip we also visited Kaohsiung and Taichung. Not too bad except transportation wise was not as convenient as Taipei. I like Taichung especially the stretch of unique restaurants along a particular street, very beautifully renovated. Each restaurant with a special theme. We tried one mediterrean restaurant called Walnut castle, the food is good.
Anyway i cant believe i am such a good girl this time round. I only spent whatever i have. Credit except for the hotel expenses. And excluding the final last min purchase at the Taoyuan airport. Otherwise, this is the least i have spent in all my trips.
I have to say that i am disappointed with the food though. I have been so looking forward to it. Although i have been eating throughout the trip but the food no longer excites me. Whether its 麻辣火鍋 or 雞排 or 烤玉米 or the other street food. The only 3 things that i still like are the 珍珠奶茶, 青蛙下蛋 and 臭豆腐.
The shopping compared to Seoul definitely not as fantastic. Except the books which are super cheap.
Also i received some bad news during the trip which sort of dampen my mood. Luckily Huiping is able to share and lighten my mood.
And Wendy, i called you like 4 times during the few days where our trips overlap but can never get you!! AAhhhh!
The photos will be uploaded in facebook, look out.
This trip we also visited Kaohsiung and Taichung. Not too bad except transportation wise was not as convenient as Taipei. I like Taichung especially the stretch of unique restaurants along a particular street, very beautifully renovated. Each restaurant with a special theme. We tried one mediterrean restaurant called Walnut castle, the food is good.
Anyway i cant believe i am such a good girl this time round. I only spent whatever i have. Credit except for the hotel expenses. And excluding the final last min purchase at the Taoyuan airport. Otherwise, this is the least i have spent in all my trips.
I have to say that i am disappointed with the food though. I have been so looking forward to it. Although i have been eating throughout the trip but the food no longer excites me. Whether its 麻辣火鍋 or 雞排 or 烤玉米 or the other street food. The only 3 things that i still like are the 珍珠奶茶, 青蛙下蛋 and 臭豆腐.
The shopping compared to Seoul definitely not as fantastic. Except the books which are super cheap.
Also i received some bad news during the trip which sort of dampen my mood. Luckily Huiping is able to share and lighten my mood.
And Wendy, i called you like 4 times during the few days where our trips overlap but can never get you!! AAhhhh!
The photos will be uploaded in facebook, look out.
Soundtrack
星期三, 六月 03, 2009
星期二, 五月 26, 2009
星期六, 五月 23, 2009
星期三, 五月 20, 2009
星期三, 五月 13, 2009
.......
I was excited and wanted to share my whirlwind trip for last weekend from Fri to Monday.
SIN-BKK-SIN-HKG-SIN in 4 days.
But i kept quiet... cos something important slipped my mind during my HK meeting that made my boss blast at me on Tues.
It's my fault. I may be too tired with the trips but i cant take this as an excuse. I admit i am too careless. It is a lesson for me. I must learnt from it.
Somehow i keep feeling Ms K must be laughing at me inside her heart!!
SIN-BKK-SIN-HKG-SIN in 4 days.
But i kept quiet... cos something important slipped my mind during my HK meeting that made my boss blast at me on Tues.
It's my fault. I may be too tired with the trips but i cant take this as an excuse. I admit i am too careless. It is a lesson for me. I must learnt from it.
Somehow i keep feeling Ms K must be laughing at me inside her heart!!
星期三, 五月 06, 2009
Flu jab
I went today.. even with appointment i waited for 45 mins.
And it was damn painful. I think the doc has poor skills and she took so long.
I didnt even dare take a split second glance at the needle. I just turn my head away all the time.
I am such a coward when it comes to this!!
And it was damn painful. I think the doc has poor skills and she took so long.
I didnt even dare take a split second glance at the needle. I just turn my head away all the time.
I am such a coward when it comes to this!!
星期二, 五月 05, 2009
Finally...
my next duty travel is here.... to HKG only and for one day- come Monday. Imagine i will only be back from Bangkok close to midnight on Sunday. So it would be terribly straining on me, i hope i am able to manage.
My colleagues are very concerned... not of me but of the swine flu. And asked that i keep away from them when i am back, jokingly of course.
But i know they are worried. One of them, a motherly figure keep asking me to go for flu vaccination. It can be claimed from the company and offers protection to you, what's stopping you to go?
I am scared of the needle.. that's why!
My colleagues are very concerned... not of me but of the swine flu. And asked that i keep away from them when i am back, jokingly of course.
But i know they are worried. One of them, a motherly figure keep asking me to go for flu vaccination. It can be claimed from the company and offers protection to you, what's stopping you to go?
I am scared of the needle.. that's why!
星期四, 四月 23, 2009
星期日, 四月 12, 2009
Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge
Today or did it started yesterday? I had this sudden crave for english tea, scones, muffin.. whatever associated with it.
I tried to search online for such buffet and i think there was one recommended on the forum.... Rose Veranda at Shangri la hotel. It was expensive though at $38++. Not worth for just english high tea. So the place where i previously went with the ex-attachment students came to my mind. It was a nice place that serves english tea plus other items on the menu, convenient location and ok price range- Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge.
I suggested this to my cousins and they bravely and sportingly agreed to go with me.
We had a good time. The food esp the butter, jam and whipped cream all on the scones tasted good. So were the smoked salmon and bits of caviar.
We shall go again.... shall we?

I tried to search online for such buffet and i think there was one recommended on the forum.... Rose Veranda at Shangri la hotel. It was expensive though at $38++. Not worth for just english high tea. So the place where i previously went with the ex-attachment students came to my mind. It was a nice place that serves english tea plus other items on the menu, convenient location and ok price range- Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge.
I suggested this to my cousins and they bravely and sportingly agreed to go with me.
We had a good time. The food esp the butter, jam and whipped cream all on the scones tasted good. So were the smoked salmon and bits of caviar.
We shall go again.... shall we?
星期六, 四月 11, 2009
星期日, 四月 05, 2009
星期日, 三月 29, 2009
Considering..
The feeling came back again.
The urge to take up courses or further studies to fill up my monotonous life and to upgrade myself.
NUS and NTU are too far. SMU would be a good choice. City campus, nearer distance to travel after work.
What are the suitable courses?
The urge to take up courses or further studies to fill up my monotonous life and to upgrade myself.
NUS and NTU are too far. SMU would be a good choice. City campus, nearer distance to travel after work.
What are the suitable courses?
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