Happy birthday to myself :)
it was a double celebration - birthday and confirmation. it was a great day of celebration, been a while since i celebrated on my actual day seldom having the opportunity to have your company on the actual day. On the pertext of studying for exams, both of us are on leave.
It was a day of surprises, where i have no idea of the events in place, being chauffeured around was a bliss once in a while. Started the day with my foot infection treatment at NSC, sigh still so many session and it is so troublesome to keep having to go down during work days :(
The first event was "You are the apple of my eye" movie. Nice, indeed nice :) brought back school days memories, back to those school days love. haha the crudeness brought laughters and silliness.
Followed up was 3-course lunch - french crusine @ Magazine road. SUPURB! EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE and FOOD! highly recommended :) haha indeed going more atas as we grow older, have grown out of buffets. lolz but too high class for me, felt so uncomfy eating. the chef provided such a great experience, personally greeting his guests and the food was really too yummy. especially that dessert - CREME BRULEE AU CHOCOLATE! woohooo super sinfully delighful :)
Starters: Some bread with a small cup of mushroom soup
Main Course: JUS DE BOEUF WAGYU BRAISEE
wa the beef was just undescribly nice, so tender and well cooked. in fact, it serves the best beef i ever eaten till date. lolz.
Dessert: CREME BRULEE AU CHOCOLATE
Undescribable, simply too nice.
Next was Orchid Convention @ MBS and Gardens by the bay. I love flowers :) a rarity to find u walking so much with me so a big thank you! especially as i love walking! finally, simple dinner of Fish Head Curry. Present: Received by first compact camera :)
been a great day, fully away from worries of work and everything.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
I have no doubt my company is the top 10 best employers in Singapore. all that sums up, it feels awesome to be working in a company with a good culture and good bosses. finally i understand the meaning of this. the feeling is different and one will be much more willing to actively contribute to the organization.
did a mid-year review of performance. same flaws, the same flaws i am trying v hard to correct but really thankful that my manager spelled them out to me so it will really serve as a deep reminder. thank goodness she is nice and sees the other contributions minue the flaws.
the most important thing that struck me at the end of the review said by her is "Integrity - Admit your mistakes when you made them, do not dig another hole to cover up". I realize there are values at work and it is these values that one has to stick at all times. My values at work are slowly evolving, something i have only thought about here. Not perfect but those are my values.
did a mid-year review of performance. same flaws, the same flaws i am trying v hard to correct but really thankful that my manager spelled them out to me so it will really serve as a deep reminder. thank goodness she is nice and sees the other contributions minue the flaws.
the most important thing that struck me at the end of the review said by her is "Integrity - Admit your mistakes when you made them, do not dig another hole to cover up". I realize there are values at work and it is these values that one has to stick at all times. My values at work are slowly evolving, something i have only thought about here. Not perfect but those are my values.
Friday, September 30, 2011
no motivation to study at all...
I was reading The Straits Times this morning and couldn't help laughing, couldn't believe reading an article openly teasing the Europe crisis. To top it up, the article is in the Money section, one of the more serious section in the newspaper. Quoting a few definition off the article "Euro lingo for the clueless",
Finance ministry:
A house of worship where government leaders go to pray for bailouts, economic miracles, panaceas and other forms of divine intervention
Coordinated:
chaotic, unfocused, brain-dead, paralysed to the point of non-existence
Controlled default:
The act of telling another country's government that is is OK to stiff most creditors, and then watching with morbid fascination to see if the global banking system falls apart
this article was taken off a new york report. This probably tells us explicitly the relationship of the 2 countries.
Separately, some time back, I was supposed an update of how our 4th anniversary was imposed upon me. It was decided then that I should jot down all the things that I was made to do against my will for future memory sake. Celebrating our anniversary on 10th of September 2011 in advance of the actual day, I was imposed to do the following:
1) Queue for Charles and Keith warehouse sales at Paya Lebar though I have no intention of buying anything
2) Force to choose a bag from Tangs Vivo as anniversary present despite insisting that i do not want any present after the hole since the beginning of Sep
3) Force to choose a CK bag over my usual range of bags <$30
4) Lastly, had to eat buffet at a restaurant at RWS despite my request to eat at hawker
That was how we celebrated our anniversary. What an imposing-on-me celebration. in good spirits, thank you :)
I was reading The Straits Times this morning and couldn't help laughing, couldn't believe reading an article openly teasing the Europe crisis. To top it up, the article is in the Money section, one of the more serious section in the newspaper. Quoting a few definition off the article "Euro lingo for the clueless",
Finance ministry:
A house of worship where government leaders go to pray for bailouts, economic miracles, panaceas and other forms of divine intervention
Coordinated:
chaotic, unfocused, brain-dead, paralysed to the point of non-existence
Controlled default:
The act of telling another country's government that is is OK to stiff most creditors, and then watching with morbid fascination to see if the global banking system falls apart
this article was taken off a new york report. This probably tells us explicitly the relationship of the 2 countries.
Separately, some time back, I was supposed an update of how our 4th anniversary was imposed upon me. It was decided then that I should jot down all the things that I was made to do against my will for future memory sake. Celebrating our anniversary on 10th of September 2011 in advance of the actual day, I was imposed to do the following:
1) Queue for Charles and Keith warehouse sales at Paya Lebar though I have no intention of buying anything
2) Force to choose a bag from Tangs Vivo as anniversary present despite insisting that i do not want any present after the hole since the beginning of Sep
3) Force to choose a CK bag over my usual range of bags <$30
4) Lastly, had to eat buffet at a restaurant at RWS despite my request to eat at hawker
That was how we celebrated our anniversary. What an imposing-on-me celebration. in good spirits, thank you :)
Sunday, September 4, 2011
HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY, dear :)
*smiles* finally a heave of relief at the end of the 2 nights event. been really a very long while since i organized an event. this was a major birthday celebration planned for you, supposed to be my way of saying thank you.
2 months of planning, 2 weeks to execute. indeed it wasn't easy to coordinate, especially when it involves mainly his friends. attendance couldn't be confirmed till approximately 1 week or so before the event. from a 1 night party, it extented to 2-night parties involving 6 groups of friends. plans changed so much along the way but eventually all were ironed out. $$ was a huge factor and took up my entire bonus plus an entire month of savings. i was questioned about my generosity and spurge as compared to my usual miser self. but i realized i am not a diamond person, not a branded person, not a make-up person and definitely not a tai tai. that explains exactly why there is nothing for me to spend on myself except travelling. hence, the hard decision was made on the DSLR camera, considered as an investment. *smiles* seriously considering not having a professional photoshoot but a DIY photography, wondering what is the feasibility.
Overall, really glad the entire event went smoothly, secretly happy over how smoothly sat went where the timing was exactly right :)
For memory sake, let me just quickly jot down the events.
1st Sept:
Buffet Lunch at 10 @ Claymore, Pan Pacific Hotel
Smurf movie at Shaw Lido
Dinner at Kopitiam near Kaplan before going to school while i secretly made way to his house to collect clothes packed by his sis
Went home and stay up till 1 am to prepare the last minute guest papers for his friends to jot down their well wishes.
2nd Sept:
Chalet @ Costa Sands (Downtown East)
Dinner delivery from 933 Golden Pillow
Picked up birthday boy from Tanah Merah before bringing him to the chalet.
Surprise attendance from wai ping and friends, novin and friend, lydia and friends. *smiles* really appreciated all the travelling from the west down and after work :) unexpected dropping by from vincent! really thanks for dropping by and coming in the nick of time just when i needed some help over the food!
Watched soccer match btw S-League and China.
Heart-shaped chocolate cake from Coffee Bean
Stayover with friends
3rd Sept:
MacDonald's breakfast with Wai Ping and friends
Wow Wow Wet with Bro, cousin and us
Lunch + Bubble tea
Cycling around Pasir Ris (Visited Pony farm, fishing pond, prawning pond)
Surprise finale dinner, attended by min rui and friends, berdine and friends, Jacqueline and friends, sister and bf.
Catered dinner from Eatz Catering, excellent service
Mocho Cake from Bengawan Solo
So many note of thanks to say to his friends, those who coordinated and those who attended, to make this a success. Seriously, at the start of the planning, I was so worried that no one will turn up. Afterall, due to budget constraints, dinner cost had to be shared and majority had to travel from far west. A few had to take cabs to rush down after work to reach the place as planned and on time. I felt really bad but also really glad for their help. thankfully being on good terms with his sister helped :)
*smiles* i guess ultimately, the lugging of the big bags around half of singapore on fri morning, the anxiety and the last min late nights planning are all worth it, seeing that surprised happiness on your face over the 2 nights. So glad that my cousin could join us for www to make www more fun too :) 4 years ago, we celebrated your birthday at Pasir Ris too, then we were just friends out on an cycling excusion. exactly 4 years ago, it was that day's excursion that moved my heart for the first time.
This marks the official gearing up for full concentration over work and studies :)
*smiles* finally a heave of relief at the end of the 2 nights event. been really a very long while since i organized an event. this was a major birthday celebration planned for you, supposed to be my way of saying thank you.
2 months of planning, 2 weeks to execute. indeed it wasn't easy to coordinate, especially when it involves mainly his friends. attendance couldn't be confirmed till approximately 1 week or so before the event. from a 1 night party, it extented to 2-night parties involving 6 groups of friends. plans changed so much along the way but eventually all were ironed out. $$ was a huge factor and took up my entire bonus plus an entire month of savings. i was questioned about my generosity and spurge as compared to my usual miser self. but i realized i am not a diamond person, not a branded person, not a make-up person and definitely not a tai tai. that explains exactly why there is nothing for me to spend on myself except travelling. hence, the hard decision was made on the DSLR camera, considered as an investment. *smiles* seriously considering not having a professional photoshoot but a DIY photography, wondering what is the feasibility.
Overall, really glad the entire event went smoothly, secretly happy over how smoothly sat went where the timing was exactly right :)
For memory sake, let me just quickly jot down the events.
1st Sept:
Buffet Lunch at 10 @ Claymore, Pan Pacific Hotel
Smurf movie at Shaw Lido
Dinner at Kopitiam near Kaplan before going to school while i secretly made way to his house to collect clothes packed by his sis
Went home and stay up till 1 am to prepare the last minute guest papers for his friends to jot down their well wishes.
2nd Sept:
Chalet @ Costa Sands (Downtown East)
Dinner delivery from 933 Golden Pillow
Picked up birthday boy from Tanah Merah before bringing him to the chalet.
Surprise attendance from wai ping and friends, novin and friend, lydia and friends. *smiles* really appreciated all the travelling from the west down and after work :) unexpected dropping by from vincent! really thanks for dropping by and coming in the nick of time just when i needed some help over the food!
Watched soccer match btw S-League and China.
Heart-shaped chocolate cake from Coffee Bean
Stayover with friends
3rd Sept:
MacDonald's breakfast with Wai Ping and friends
Wow Wow Wet with Bro, cousin and us
Lunch + Bubble tea
Cycling around Pasir Ris (Visited Pony farm, fishing pond, prawning pond)
Surprise finale dinner, attended by min rui and friends, berdine and friends, Jacqueline and friends, sister and bf.
Catered dinner from Eatz Catering, excellent service
Mocho Cake from Bengawan Solo
So many note of thanks to say to his friends, those who coordinated and those who attended, to make this a success. Seriously, at the start of the planning, I was so worried that no one will turn up. Afterall, due to budget constraints, dinner cost had to be shared and majority had to travel from far west. A few had to take cabs to rush down after work to reach the place as planned and on time. I felt really bad but also really glad for their help. thankfully being on good terms with his sister helped :)
*smiles* i guess ultimately, the lugging of the big bags around half of singapore on fri morning, the anxiety and the last min late nights planning are all worth it, seeing that surprised happiness on your face over the 2 nights. So glad that my cousin could join us for www to make www more fun too :) 4 years ago, we celebrated your birthday at Pasir Ris too, then we were just friends out on an cycling excusion. exactly 4 years ago, it was that day's excursion that moved my heart for the first time.
This marks the official gearing up for full concentration over work and studies :)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
10 minutes.
Decided to spend 10 minutes to do some quick updates to this blog and more importantly, self reflections. Time seem to fly past faster than I expected, where my weekends are gone in a blink. Seemingly, nothing seem to have been completed over the weekends yet I thought lots was done.
2 weeks of orientation came and went. so quickly. it was a great experience and enjoyed the more operational aspects of this company, seeing how each operations add up to the overall workings and success of a big organization. it is impressive how things have evolved till it is today. It also triggered considerations i previously thought was out of the question. to stay in finance or otherwise in the long run. but this is a place where long term career can be seriously considered. plans still have to be ironed out...
recently, been trying to force myself to do some studying. lol harder and more time consuming than I thought and seriously wonder how i can cover the 2 modules by November to be ready for the exam, seem really quite a bit of stuff to digest. perhaps I can't expect to ace the exams but rather to strive just to pass them. haha but still have to try...
created a simple 5-year plan to achieve. wow for the first time, i moved beyond a 1 year resolution. well, there is one particular dream i have yet to achieve, a childhood dream that i really hope to obtain at the end of this 5 year plan. but i wonder if this will be somewhat affected by other plans in place...
another change from previously, this time my goals setting included my other half. no matter how ambitious I may seem, i do not deny that the happiness of both mean more than anything ultimately. goals and dreams are no longer up to an individual to set and chase, it has to be mutually agreed and strive towards.
on a side note, recently, i am no longer afraid of getting married. admittedly, i used to be and tried to avoid the topic as much as possible. I used to think it is marriage requires a lot of commitments. but now, i realize it is a new challenge. the planning seem to get more exciting as it goes. *smiles*
Decided to spend 10 minutes to do some quick updates to this blog and more importantly, self reflections. Time seem to fly past faster than I expected, where my weekends are gone in a blink. Seemingly, nothing seem to have been completed over the weekends yet I thought lots was done.
2 weeks of orientation came and went. so quickly. it was a great experience and enjoyed the more operational aspects of this company, seeing how each operations add up to the overall workings and success of a big organization. it is impressive how things have evolved till it is today. It also triggered considerations i previously thought was out of the question. to stay in finance or otherwise in the long run. but this is a place where long term career can be seriously considered. plans still have to be ironed out...
recently, been trying to force myself to do some studying. lol harder and more time consuming than I thought and seriously wonder how i can cover the 2 modules by November to be ready for the exam, seem really quite a bit of stuff to digest. perhaps I can't expect to ace the exams but rather to strive just to pass them. haha but still have to try...
created a simple 5-year plan to achieve. wow for the first time, i moved beyond a 1 year resolution. well, there is one particular dream i have yet to achieve, a childhood dream that i really hope to obtain at the end of this 5 year plan. but i wonder if this will be somewhat affected by other plans in place...
another change from previously, this time my goals setting included my other half. no matter how ambitious I may seem, i do not deny that the happiness of both mean more than anything ultimately. goals and dreams are no longer up to an individual to set and chase, it has to be mutually agreed and strive towards.
on a side note, recently, i am no longer afraid of getting married. admittedly, i used to be and tried to avoid the topic as much as possible. I used to think it is marriage requires a lot of commitments. but now, i realize it is a new challenge. the planning seem to get more exciting as it goes. *smiles*
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Hard Facts of Life.
I am contented with my current life despite having a huge tradeoff between salary and happiness. When the decision was made 4 months ago, i knew i will never look back. I found back a sense of happiness i have never felt in audit as there are too many emotional factors. Now, i am happy everyday, learning from a different angle.
Definitely, there are many times i had been upset, learning that this hard fact affected everything, even marriage. I took a count on the sums required, it's a scary amount to even think of- wedding dinner, renovation and house can practically soak up everything including my near future income. The thought was very scary and very intimidating.
There was a day i allowed myself to sink in a little to the unhappiness of this hard fact of life, so i took the train down to find him. He is often my solace, as being with him, i realize the other little things that matter more to me than that. He showed me passion for work and he showed me warmth. yes, my motto of simplicity never goes away, i do not need much luxuries in life, neither do i need much pampering, all i need is this sense of happiness that is not measurable. i believe that being happy with what you are doing is the key to success. All of us will succeed in different ways in our pursuit of career but only we can judge ourselves based on our measurement of success.
:) on a side note, my love for trekking stays on. I love the view from Panorama hill, beautiful for a hill.
I am contented with my current life despite having a huge tradeoff between salary and happiness. When the decision was made 4 months ago, i knew i will never look back. I found back a sense of happiness i have never felt in audit as there are too many emotional factors. Now, i am happy everyday, learning from a different angle.
Definitely, there are many times i had been upset, learning that this hard fact affected everything, even marriage. I took a count on the sums required, it's a scary amount to even think of- wedding dinner, renovation and house can practically soak up everything including my near future income. The thought was very scary and very intimidating.
There was a day i allowed myself to sink in a little to the unhappiness of this hard fact of life, so i took the train down to find him. He is often my solace, as being with him, i realize the other little things that matter more to me than that. He showed me passion for work and he showed me warmth. yes, my motto of simplicity never goes away, i do not need much luxuries in life, neither do i need much pampering, all i need is this sense of happiness that is not measurable. i believe that being happy with what you are doing is the key to success. All of us will succeed in different ways in our pursuit of career but only we can judge ourselves based on our measurement of success.
:) on a side note, my love for trekking stays on. I love the view from Panorama hill, beautiful for a hill.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Looking forward to a short simple trek at end of Juneeee :) the more i plan, the more exciting the trip seems to be! rainbow waterfall, beautiful sunrise and a long bridge :)
it seems to get more greedy as time goes, seeing people coming back from overseas, it really tempts me too. despite going to malaysia just 3 months back, the desire to go overseas was still strong. there was much resistance as i am trying hard to save up enough for a proper Europe trip next year. in the end, a compromise was reached to go for a really affordable overseas getaway. a trek is something i would love to go for!
June will be an exciting month!
it seems to get more greedy as time goes, seeing people coming back from overseas, it really tempts me too. despite going to malaysia just 3 months back, the desire to go overseas was still strong. there was much resistance as i am trying hard to save up enough for a proper Europe trip next year. in the end, a compromise was reached to go for a really affordable overseas getaway. a trek is something i would love to go for!
June will be an exciting month!
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