Summary of Chinese New Year

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

Waiting for time to pass as I've got to attend my theory trial @ 6.55pm and it's too early for me to leave the office (though my colleagues have gone home)

Celebrated Lunar New Year few days ago and I ate pretty much too:

Had steamboat with my friends on New Year's Eve's Eve

Steamboat again on New Year's Eve & sushi and croquette

Breakfast and lunch (with an hour in between) on the first day of New Year. Dinner was Mac's

Steamboat again on the 2nd day. Pop over to aunt's place to help her as she prepared quite a lot sushi and croquette. This year's lunch had a variety of food and we think it was way too much. Got to cut the "supply" down next year. keke

On the 3rd day, we went to uncle's place for hot plate. Beef, fog log, salmon, prawns, vegetables, cray fish etc was on the menu.

Pity that I did not take pictures of the food.

Got to go, else I'll be late for my trial.

P/s: Somehow I think that this post "sounds" weird

Friday Night Out

Visited Double-O yesterday night for Janice's birthday party and had the following drinks:

-1 lychee martini,
-1 tequila shot,
-1 whisky coke,
-1 tequila shot,
-1 vodka 7-up,
- Few sips of vodka redbull

Should have realize earlier that it was too much for me, however the dizziness came only after the vodka redbull...

When Janice's friend pulled us to the dance floor, I was wondering how should I dance???

Upon seeing the crowd - moving around, shaking, and some real dancing, I tried "dancing" after another tequila shot as I thought I should at least try than stand there looking weird.

Overall, it was a pretty fun night with the "dancing", drinking and hanging out with some colleagues.

My sis says that she can dance (clubbing kind). Maybe one day, we should head down to Zouk/MoS together yeah? keke

Work Smart, Play Hard

Just a random thought which came across when working:

Sometimes, it might just be the "huge" amount of work done by you the boss sees that really counts.

But not the ACTUAL amount of work you've done... but no one sees.

Random

I've started my driving lesson since early Dec and this is my 1st post about it.

I kind of like it so far as I've improved in a few things which I've preformed rather badly in the past lessons.

Hope that I am able to book for my test in February and pass it on my first attempt *fingers crossed*

Christmas was rather fun this year. We exchanged presents among our group in the office. Received a few presents from colleagues too.

23rd - we went to Marche for dinner and chilled out @ LASH.
24th - driving lessons in the early morning before bringing Daphne and Lina "touring" around Singapore with Sis. The crowd was everywhere!

25th - had pretty nice dinner @ Carlton hotel with family.

Nothing much to blog about as life is pretty the same...

My cupid is still sleeping

Sensitivity

I realized I've become rather sensitive to what people say these days.
Is it because of my working environment that made me wary of people around me?
Is it because it's near that time of the month?
Or is it a just Scorpio's thing?

Some things should just be left undone

I was trying to remove a big staple, which was stuck in a document to prevent cutting myself accidentally someday.
In the midst of it, I cut my finger! It is still bleeding now even though I've put plaster over it. Sianz...

Simple Email

A simple email from one customer made my day : )
It reads: "Thank-you for making the needed arrangements.
Have a good evening....!"

It's Not Funny

It's not funny when a*d*t*r* get MC, medical appointment etc during this peak period.

It's not funny when appointments are fixed for them and confirmed months before but yet I've to re-sched it.

It's not funny when there's nothing I can do about it. (I can't add in "days" to a 31 days calendar, can I?)

It's not funny when I'm supposed to be thinking of solutions instead of writing this "not funny" entry.

Random updates

I received a piece of shocking news from a friend recently. I can't believe it's happening to someone around me!

To her:
Though there might be different views on that matter, I truly hope that there'll be a closure soon and everything would be fine.

On another note, I'll be starting with my driving lessons soon. Basic theory on 28th Nov, 1st practical lesson on 30th Nov... *excited* After which, there'll be at least 3 lessons per week till Jan. *burns a hole in my pocket*

I can't wait to buy a new mobile phone, my present phone is killing me - can't talk on the train (bad recep), "space" key for SMS is screwed up and the phone is super laggy!
I should be getting the SE k750i. Fell in love with it when I first saw one of my distant relative in Macau using it in June. However, I'm in a dilemma now on whether to buy it now or in mid Dec (after pay day & bonus).

Oh yes, I've a childish 40+ yr old male colleague who is stepping on my tail almost everyday. Grow up pls! I pity me ears for having to hear you say things that are just so immature.

It's a Plastic World

Some people can be such a biatch to work with, and it's a real toture having to face them.
It's such a shame, but I do admit to some people around me that I am "plastic woman"....
Welcome to the real world, Geraldine!

PMS :-(

My PMS is hitting me real bad this month.

I just shouted @ my mum over the phone 10 mins ago & I feel so bad about it now.

I get real pissed off with things easily.

And I am crying while writing this...

Not to rely on VERBAL agreement

I dislike the HR people in my co. "It's a verbal agreement" she said.

Stupid woman!!! I'll give her my blackest face if I see her again.

Hope this matter gets settled soon.

New Chapter

I have got many things to blog about since last week, but I was too tired mentally to do so. Therefore, here is a quick recap:

10/6/05 - Last day of week with my previous co. I was VERY busy that day as I've got many things to clear and handover. Went back home at 7pm. Felt a little bu4 she3 de2...

13/6/05 - 1st day of work at new co. Colleagues are fine to work with (at the moment, not sure if it still is in the future). Food there is quite expensive - minimum of $3 per meal. The bak chor mee cost $4 lor... Keke this will sound cheapo, but I have set a budget of $3 per meal.

15/6/05 - Went to watch PCK musical ALONE. Haha, also don't know why I "dare" to go alone. But since the ticket is free and I've wanted to watched it, so I decided to go ahead with it and I am so "proud" I did so. I think I'm getting pretty independent these days. But better not to be too independent else become spinster ah.. haha

This is quite bad - within 2 days in the co, I knew that I won't be working there for long (around 2 year). The job scope is too "dry". Nevertheless, continuing pursuing my studies is on my list now so I'll just see how it goes...

Today: Finally went for hair rebonding after doing it 1 year ago. This time round, my hair stylist is "willing" to layer my hair which is definitely a change for me. Though it's quite expensive but it's sure easier to manage my hair now. Also, I realized that I'll always rebond my hair before I go for a trip. Haha, want to look nicer on the pictures mah..

I foresee having some small dispute with my previous co on $$$ matters. Will not blog about it as it'll be rather long to explain the situation and I am too tired to have any more topics about them.
*Majority of my posts here are my complaints when working there. And since I am no longer with them, I wish to put all to an end.

p/s: somehow, i feel that the writing style for this post "sounds" weird

Ugly day

I felt so ugly today:
- bad complexion (can't wait for my facial session this Sat)
- super untidy hair ( I seriously need a cut and rebonding soon)

It's not my fault okay...

OMG! The following is so ridiculous and funny. My colleague who's in Thailand told me that the appointments over there are quite bad as the partners have been cancelling the appointments last minute. I was like huh, so? not my fault okay? The end customer can't make it so got to cancel it. I'm only responsible of fixing up appointments with the partners. Don't make it sound like I am handling their schedules.... This is so sick! I am so glad that I'll be out of here soon.

Nice conversation

Just spoke to this customer in Thailand. Not sure if he's Thai anot. But I like speaking to him as I am able to understand him (no thai accent). Plus he is very very polite. Haha speaking to him kind of brightens me up...

Ok ok enough of nonsense. I realised that I've been blogging like twice a day and when I am @ work...

Unhappy :(

I am not very sure if I've made the right choice as I understand that the job scope is rather mudane. Many people will say yes, this is the right choice due compared to my current company. I need a change of working environment too, so I guess this is the 1st step out.

On another note, I am really unhappy that things have gone quite bad between me and my current company. Now, they want me to pay back the 17 days notice amount of about $1300 plus and my future employee is only willing to fork out $385. Actually I can don't pay as I did not sign any contract/letter. But I am afraid that they won't pay me back my 2 months claims. Just feel like slapping myself as my Mum always told me to get my claims asap. And I've been dragging it for so long.

Can't wait for this to be over and start afresh on Monday.

Waiting...

2.5 hours seems to be a long time away. Especially when the call I am waiting might change the path I am about to walk for the next 2 years or so...

Dilemma!!!

80% of the chances are that I may get the job that I went for an interview yesterday. But, they want me to start on the 13th and they're willing to "pay" my current company a week of my salary.

I expressed my interest in joining them yesterday but the starting date is a factor - one week notice to my employer is unfair to them. And the pay they're offering is not what I expected but he told me that it'll be after the probation period.

Is this what I've been waiting for all this while??

26 mins conversation with my sec sch friend

As above. It was still the same kind of loud laughter and sarcastic conversation. She updated me with the latest news happening around our old friends. And she blamed me for going MIA and that my secondary school friends are looking for me; they can't find me in Friendster. Keke...

Anyway, 2 girl from our class got into JAL and the other SQ lor...(feel the green monster coming out). Hmph, so jealous can...
To console myself "I'll rather get served on board then having to serve people".Which is actually quite true, I should aim higher than being a waitress on a plane.

This friend is having a 21st birthday celebration this month on the 25th and I can't go as I am going HK. Kind of disappointed as I really wish to attend and meet up with all my old friends.
But I wonder if it'll be weird to see them after so many years. If I do meet up with them, I'll sure get "scoldings" from them for losing contact with the group :p