Saturday, November 28, 2009Y
11/28/2009 12:02:00 AM
i hate to be reminded about unhappy stuff; but there're just certain ppl whom will make me feel sucky.people whom i care about in my heart, but doesn't even bother making efforts for me. excuses, excuses, and tons of excuses. is that what friends are for?
i am so disappointed.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009Y
11/17/2009 11:19:00 AM
Updates before Korea~im trying to write while i can, as i know once i start work [and school next jan again], i will not have time to write as frequently anymore!
last friday marked the end of my journey with CS... it wasn't too sad an occasion, not like when i left Mediacorp and Bank of East Asia. maybe because most of the ppl wasn't there anyway; some on leave, some left, it just wasn't the same anymore.
nevertheless, the team still put up a farewell tea break and gave the three of us [who were leaving/changing team] a card and vouchers!
i appreciate everything.. esp the card, which in the front it says to 'live my dreams'.
and i was just watching dance videos.. which brought back a lot of memories and the dancing bone in me. a part of me wish i can be doing all of this again, but the other part told me that reality doesn't allow me to do that now, not when im working and studying. it's already taking a toll on me, so, i can't.
but i ask myself, even if i could, would i? even if i finish studying, i don't wanna jeopardize my work, which i know if i continue to dance while working, my health's gonna be in a bad shape again. that always happen, no matter how hard i try to keep myself together.
having spoken, i still wish that if there's an opportunity, just a chance at all, to dance with my pals again, i would love to. or at least, let me continue doing dance in my way. i'd still dance, but perhaps not hiphop anymore. i'd really love to do latin/salsa more now, hehe.
a lot of things happen during my last week with CS; met up with rong and yin and had a long chat about work, life, relationship etc. it was a nice girls talk session. =)
and jj... be strong babe, i know you will. but don't forget you have friends to fall back on, yah? =)
spoke to Ann for a short while.. it's been so long since i last saw her; updated her on my career and she was really happy for me. i'm so happy she's proud of my achievements. =)
celebrated Liang's bday at DBL O, it was a crazy night with lots of booze, and i saw my dearest Rene there as well!! such coincidence!!!
celebrated my grandma's bday as well, it's a simple family affair but right now i really treasure the times spent with my family.
and there's Sam's wedding prep... weddings excite me! this is the second time im gonna be jiemei, can't wait!!
packed my stuff for Korea, which im flying off tonight! Baba checked the temperature and apparently the min temp at night is -1 degree celsius. WTH!!!! woah, i really don't know if i can take it, better pack in more clothes!
it's gonna be my first trip to Korea.. and when im back, im starting work immediately the next day. pretty excited about work as well, can't wait!
and Christmas is around the corner! 2009 is coming to an end... let's all treasure the last of it and have lots of laughter!
till then! lots of love, A.C.
Monday, November 16, 2009Y
11/16/2009 08:37:00 PM
SaMaNtHa's WeDdInG pLaN.aRiEl C.
As the title suggests, this post is dedicated to samsam and to show you, how much efforts we put into searching dresses for your big day!!
we've decided to meet at bugis for our first search... supposingly quah, wah, tingy and me are meeting [sorry geline, we realised that no one informed you! =(]
and WAHHHHH suying turns up to be the latest DESPITE being the one to set the timing and all.. [what a lousy friend, hahaha] luckily tingy is here with me!
we sat at Starbucks and chatted till about 1.10pm before wah came along, and there we saw Jackie Chan!!!
that's Jackie.he's here to promote the gym and fitness stuff, and we were just being the curious onlookers when a staff of the gym approached us. she said she'll bring us up to the gym where we can get up close and personal with Jackie, but of course she was trying to get us sign up!
honestly we're not very keen, but i guess we were just thrilled by the idea of getting close to Jackie Chan and thus we followed her up. [and we ignored her most of the time and chatted among ourselves, wahaha.]
on the floor of the entrance to the gym.it's pretty crowded upstairs, but definitely not as bad as being downstairs and we can get a closer view!
and there comes Jackie!
honestly he's a damn friendly and chirpy superstar, it just feels so comfy seeing him, not very thrilled, but what we expected of him - the 'da ge' kind of feeling.
us! tingy, wah and A.C.the staff wanted to show us around the gym after making us fill up the forms, but it was so crowded that we can't squeeze pass the crowd. and to be honest we wasnt keen on the gym tour at all.
while we're trying to get past, Jackie got off the stage and the crowd followed. and that's when we lost sight of the staff... and we made a decision - to get out of the place!!
we headed to the lift, from a quick walk to running for the lift! WAHAHAH! we were so scared that the staff will follow us!
and apparently the staff called tingy and wah but they did not pick up. and she definitely couldnt reach me by the phone. ;) hohoho.
and so we wasted about 20mins star-gazing [sorry sam, we digressed hahaha] and headed for lunch before we began our search.
it was so disheartening!! orange dress is too tricky for us!!! there's hardly any on the shelves..
and the first two we saw look like this:
judging from the expressions, you can tell how bad it is.
and another one - it may look okay on the photo.. but it's just not very catchy to us. and we didn't like the color as well - not the shade of orange we want.then i saw one! catchy and flamboyant!!! do you like this, sam? =D
[it's really too song already.]
and so we got out of parco bugis and decided to try our luck at bugis street...
which is where we saw you, samsam! we said hi!! but you ignored us!!
[sammie~!! you need to go for facial before your big day k!! and a hairdo... ]honestly, nothing decent at bugis street. we went back to parco... sat down for a rest before begin walking around again.
and that's when we call sam and told her how difficult it is to find orange dresses! and we decided on white dresses with orange accessories instead!
so we begin our new search, but we were so exhausted from all the walking, and only wah caught her eyes on a white dress that look fabulous on her!
hopefully i can find something decent in Korea.. if not, till i'm back!
while waiting for wah's turn to try her dress.
taken by ting. what a lousy photographer. hahaha.
end of the bugis search trip!! we'll make your big day a fabulous one, my dear. have faith in us! =D
Sunday, November 01, 2009Y
11/01/2009 12:09:00 AM
i wish i can just leave things as it is, but it is just against my principles not to care. why cant you simply learn to take more responsibility??? HELLO, i am not a maid, neither am i here to clean up your shit for you. freaking learn to do something right won't you!I HATE IT when people simply take things for granted, and mess up what others take effort to keep the place clean. FREAK!
pissed off to the max. i hate people like this.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009Y
10/14/2009 11:33:00 PM
NeW JoB + HaPpY BiRtHdAy tO Me!
Deja Vu. same lift up to 48th floor, same waiting area, same sofa, same seat. but this time round, different feeling totally.
previous two times i sat there, upright and nervous, preparing the lines in my head, hoping to showcase my best.
but now, i sank myself totally in the sofa, sitting back and waiting for the offer letter to come to me.
yes, after days of struggle, weeks of uncertainty, months of agony, i am now FREE FROM THESE ANXIETIES. I AM FREE!! i feel as light as a bird, and i can finally take a breather and give myself a good treat!!
mid November I'm gonna join my new co, GIC. im pretty excited really, but wonder at the same time what's going to be in line for me... its gonna be a whole new world for me again!
I must say though, i really love the culture and ppl in CS, and ive met some really wonderful ppl there.. i wish i could have stayed longer in CS, as my current bosses were really supportive when it comes to my studies.
but as per what Tiff puts it, its a blessing in disguise. if not for the deployment to India and that i gotta find a new job, i wouldn't have found GIC, which is a rare opportunity for me.
come to think of it, my career path has been pretty smooth sailing [putting aside the fact of the deployment], as i've managed to move on to better prospects each time. i really am very thankful that things are going well for me; less than one and half years ago, i was still earning half of what i'm going to get at my new job!
and im definitely not regretting getting my degree part time; the work experience i've got puts me at an advantage ahead of others. i'm really thankful that my decisions have been right so far; i couldnt ask for more in terms of career.
pretty pretty cake which i've not ate it yet!! thanks BB =)
this year the birthday's very close to my exams; i had to start hitting the books the next day, which is now.
it's actually getting simplier as well, i only cut my cake after my birthday's over too! but ive met up with some of my closer peeps, thankfully i still had an enjoyable time over the last weekend. i've also had brunch with my dearest grandma, mum, aunts sis and coussies; treated them to dim sum since ive got a new job and it calls for a celebration. =)
been shopping for new clothes lately as well!! going into a new environment, and i doubt i can be as 'casual' as i was in CS anymore. man, i really hate formal wear!! have been trying to find decent stuff which's not too formal nor too casual..ended up with a couple of dresses. it feels as though my wardrobe's revamped totally now!
pics will be up... maybe after my exams? haha! gotta really study now man! and thanks for those who send me their well wishes.. =)))
wishing everyone to be in good health and good spirits everyday!!
with much love~
Wednesday, September 23, 2009Y
9/23/2009 05:38:00 PM
Rong, Happy 23rd Birthday!!! we've been friends for 10 yrs... these 10 yrs is really not easy. there're ppl who'll leave your life, there're ppl who's hanging ard, there're ppl whom you see once in a while and catch up, there're ppl whom no matter how long you don't see them but you know they're there for you.i think our friendship is beyond words; and im glad you're still here with me. for your birthday, if i can make a wish, i wish that you have more confidence in yourself, and also will have someone who'll stay by you and really take good care of you.
today... i'm not sure about it yet, but my manager told me that i may be offered a role in another team. i was really thrilled to hear that! because the first two internal interviews did not bring me good news. hopefully i am really accepted for the role, as i know competition is really tough.
and Rong, thanks ar, your birthday brought me good news! hope i can tio ToTo this friday, if i really do i'll sponsor you a trip to anywhere you want! and the 10k+++ that you owe me, i'll write it off. hehe.
last thursday, i finally met up with IRENE TEO!!! it's what, 6 years since we last met?!?!?! its amazing how we manage to stay in touch despite not seeing each other.... and the way we have each other in our hearts... its really irreplaceable.
i am so so so so so so happy to finally see her in person, and i feel so xin fu!! because i still have this special friend... rene is still so sweet and thoughtful, she's really never changed! and yes, we do have to meet more often than this... no way am i going to wait another 6 years before meeting you!! =)))
Conz, i miss you and lele too! lately you've been on my mind... wondering how you are doing? it's like coming to year end and we've only seen each other once this year... i hope i'll get to see you before Christmas!! =D
i'm a really xin fu person, because i have wonderful friends around me. =)
Sunday, September 13, 2009Y
9/13/2009 11:52:00 PM
i like Sundays. esp a sunday like this. able to sleep in late, wake up, do some chores, play Dota with BB, watch a movie, go to the library to borrow books, have a wonderful dinner, have sweet organic grapes after dinner, go for a jog at the park, and back home to rest for the next day.i like such simplicity. and having time for myself for a little while.
just had a test yesterday. feels good about it! =) another two weeks time, gotta submit an assignment, another two weeks time it'll be another test. then, it'll be the exams. luckily i've still got time for the assignment and next test.
there's just so much to be done at work lately. and with the guys from Pune coming, we gotta spend half the time training them. i wish i have the time to finish up my work and not have to worry about my work all the time. =(
time for bed; got a war to fight tml!!