Samsung..should I be speaking Korean instead of Japanese??? hmmm...I still prefer sushi..kekeke.. :p

Seal the contract with Samsung last Friday. Super flattered and happy to have done that! kekeke… :p Everything happened so fast. My interview is on Tuesday, then I received a confirmation call on Thursday and I sent my payslip over for verification. Finally on Friday, I got "the" call. It's all done in matter of 72hours. So bloody FAST!! hahahaha...(the MD must have REALLY like me...at least that's what Dwen told me.. :p) Upon receiving the call from Dwen (Samsung HR), I asked Misna and my dad for advice. Both said go for it and so I did. It was pouring but my spirits were up and walking with a spring. Hahahha…I wished I could just run forever after I signed on the dotted line. I hope it’s a sign of more good things to come. First, a new job. Second, a shopping trip to Hong Kong. Things are turning out pretty well. :) Mostly, my colleagues and close friends knew about my changing of jobs, but there are still some people I left out. Kekeke…I didn’t forget about you, it’s just that I’m overwhelmed and too shaky to text. Kekekeke…

It seems that my day excitement had brought me dreams in the night. I dreamt of tendering to my boss and she just used it to wipe her desk! Hahaha…it’s so funny loh. Next character was my AGM. He came out and asked me, “so how? Confident anot?” then I replied, “I already signed the papers.” Then he walked away, laughing. He seldom talk to us, so it was really funny when he did…and with so much emotions. Hahahahah…Damn drama loh. I’m not sure is it excitement or anxiety. But one thing for sure is, I’m gonna have more money for my shopping!!!

Monday is gonna be show-time for my colleagues and me. My disciple, my colleague (Misna...but I feel it’s only 50/50) and myself will be tendering. It will be MASSIVE!!! 3 people tendering at the same time, do have a great impact on the daily operations of the department. It’s really D-day for the rest of them. I think they wish they were never born. Coz, the workload will be bloody heavy, till they can’t breathe. And for my boss to employ 2-3 replacements can take months. So…….I reckon, the fastest she can find replacement is around Nov/Dec.

I’ll definitely miss the crazy times I have with my colleagues, especially Uncle Lim and Thomas. We joked around like good friends and still carry out our duties impeccably. We make a great team. Without us, my boss would have a hard time completing her work. We take on the burden on our shoulders, so that she can breathe easier. She doesn’t feel it, coz she spent most of the time talking on the phone making beauty/lunch/dinner appointments. If we weren’t around, I don’t think she will have such a luxury of time to do all those. It’s becoz of us, that her department works so seamlessly. The veterans and the young worked tirelessly for the company, but received no recognition. It’s sad, but it’s happening. So, you can’t blame people when they mass resign. Pay sucks, workload keep on increasing, who can take it..?! I guess my move will start a domino effect on the rest. My disciple and myself have started it, and Misna may or may not follow…and as for the rest, I know Uncle Lim (if his own buisness takes off, he will leave..) and Thomas will never leave. So the next in line is, Mei Ling and Uncle Tan and then finally, maybe Henri. It’s the end of S&P??!! hahahha…I may sound sadist, but we just want to see how our boss survive without us, one of the most hardworking employees in the whole, bloody building. How’s that for revenge! ; )

Anyway, there’s no angst in me to do all those. I’m just sticking out for myself and my fellow mates. Hope them all the best and I’ll definitely visit them during my “leave clearing” month. Yup yup!! Hong Kong, here I come to conquer your malls!!! Tops, pants, ties, shoes, totes, belts………………………….food…………..kekekekeke…. :p

Ill-discipline...

Haizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…getting slack…so demoralizing. :( wanted to run tonight, but gave in to the temptation of dinner…so, to make up for tonight’s ill-discipline, I’ll pack up for a swim tomorrow. Die die must go!! Idiot Nick, better buck up or else….that pair of skinnies will not fit again!!!

Plans for 2008 & 2009

Soooooooooooooooooooooo bored…nothing to do and nothing to blog about. Went for 2 interviews today and pretty successful. Managed to get across what I want and knowing their expectations. Hoping to get the shipping line post. It’s exactly what I’m doing now and it’s expanding, so it’s a good time to join a growing company.

My tour agent called and confirmed my hotel and flight. So I’m off to Hong Kong in few weeks time. Always anxiously planning where to shop, what to buy, how much luggage to bring. Hahahah….I’m such a child. So excited!! Tops, cardigans, belts, totes and maybe if my luggage space allows, a blazer too. They are my TOP priority for this trip! Hope to have a fruitful harvest and that should set me back by a tidy sum. But what the heck! I’m prepared to spend, spend & SPEND!!!

This year’s pretty mapped out. October will be heading to KL with Justin for the MotoGP from 17-19th. But stupid Misna showed me the best deal for Maldives (idiot loh..tempt me..aarrgghh) which my heart/mind tell me shouldn’t resist…but still, I resisted. (no more budget for travel for 2008.). Then hopefully in December, will bunk in with my couz in Perth, either before she return back here or going back with her. Either way. And that would set me back by about $1500?? Not really sure about that, maybe will cut back on other expenses. I’d made a promise to her that I’ll visit her, so it’s the best time to go so, coz over there its………summer!! And there bound to have SALES!! Hahaah…that’s my motive lah..ekekeke :p I hate winter, so summer I must go loh. A promise is a promise..so Yanfen, you heard me ya, I’m going over!!! ; )

Then in 2009, planning to head over to the land of the rising sun, Japan (shuttling between Tokyo & Osaka) in April. Maybe by then, I can go with my Jap classmates and save on costs! Kekeek…I’m actually banking heavily on that (praying hard). If not, I’ll go on a homestay and plan my own itinerary. Oh well, hope all my plans goes according to plan. :)

Nothing to write, but end up talking so much…damn naggy…like girl..opppsss!! Anyway, I’m girl enough, so what the heck.. :p

Interviews Galore

Yesterday was really lucky. Received a call from Samsung for an interview today, ON TOP of another shipping company. I must have gotten into God’s good books again. :) kekek…thank you!! Prep myself up after reading through their info, so it shouldn’t be too much of a hassle…hopefully!! ; )

2 interviews in 1 day? That’s a tad too unbelievable by my standards, coz I have never had such experience. I’m hoping for the best and leaning towards the shipping line…at least the pay package is definitely fatter than the Korean. Good Luck!!

p.s. and I need a better concealer & loose powder!!! One that does better oil control and keeping me matt…arrrgghhh!! Getting on my nerves now…it’s tough being a girl, you know…hahahahah…Ciao!

Lunchtime Quickie!!

Oh my GOD!! GOSSIP!! The past few days, we had been saying our boss is having a lunchtime quickie and it turned out to be true! Hahahah….coz when she came back today, the ends of her hair is damp. It’s only signs of a shower. Hahaha…maybe it’s a fraction of our imagination but it’s sure fun to think that way. It makes office life more exciting and saucy. Kekeek.. :p

Show-off your Thongs!!

With my bers slipping down lower and lower, my black thong peeks out prominently. Though unintentional, the feeling is of sexiness and exhibitionist. Kekek…now I truly understand why girls like to show off (intentional or unintentional) their intimates in public. It gives them the sexiness they all crave. You can say they are attention seekers, but who doesn’t from time to time. From the cute guy a glance away to the most lewd uncle. You just wanna flaunt it. it’s kinda liberating and shiok-ness.

It’s very cheeky and I love it. :p Time to go thong shopping!! Bangkok here I come!!

3 days of Fun, Sun and Food!!

Tonkichi Jumbo Katsu

This weekend is the BEST yet! It kick-started off from last Friday with waxing and Hokkaido Foodfair @ TM. The Japanese craze had caught up with me again. I have the hots for anything Jap now! Jap food, culture, manga and anything that has Hiragana on it, I’m in LOVE with it!! hahahah…had also enrolled myself into a Jap class starting 30 Jul. I’m gonna take it from the basics once again. No choice, but I know it will be fun :). Hopefully, come April my Japanese will be better and able to string the words together.

Serene and me discovered that food can be affordable and interesting in Orchard. We started our shopping trail from The Cathay. Discovered Aston’s opened an outlet there and there is a cheap and stylish tie shop, Roff as well. It’s a good start to any outing. Next stop was Plaza Singapura. We took a breather and ate in this sausage shop, Bratwurst. The food and price is pretty decent and mid-range. But the sauces are a tad salty, i.e. the ketchup and mustard. If you hold back on those, it should be fine :). The soup of the day, minestrone was good as well, but if it’s much more warmer, it will be heavenly….awwww…after a long walk, the soup was just what we needed. Anyway onto the next stop. After lunch, we headed down to my doc’s outlet at Midpoint Orchard to get some concealer. In the end, I came out with loose powder as well. Both costs me $43 and it’s money well-spent. I used it today and it turned out great. Maybe the oil control wasn't quite there, but I can live with it. Or maybe the powder wasn’t enough, but either way, I felt good and that’s the bottom line.

We trotted down to Wisma and Taka. (hmmm….why did we miss out Heeren??? *puzzled*) Did shopping for Soon and Jess prezzies and it was fast! Fastest time ever to get two prezzies. Kekeek…then come high-tea. We didn’t know of what to eat, so we went to the basement of Paragon. To out delight, this Japanese eatery is having a daily promotion for its dessert menu. Shimbashi Soba (dessert special daily from 2.30pm to 5.30pm sharp) is a place to have authentic soba and desserts. The offer price for its desserts is $5!!! Can you believe it??!!! A Jap treat for just $5 in TOWN!! It’s unbelievable, so I die die must try. The presentation was immaculate. So precise, so delicate. The Anmitsu is refreshing and of the right sweetness. And with the green tea, it’s a bliss….(I can hear “awwwwwwwww”s now..kekeke…be jealous girls. :p) I’m sure to go back again, and try the soba as well. It’s hand made, so the texture should taste different and hopefully, better.

By the time all eating and shopping was done, it’s about 9pm. Stomachs grumbling and legs aching, we had a hard time thinking of what to eat. Serene recommended Tonkichi for its meaty pork cutlet, and so there we were…queuing…10 people ahead of us. It’s damn long, but it’s worth the wait. The shredded cabbage is free flow and the pork is crispy on the outside and juicy and tender when your teeth sink into it. Yummy!!

There you have it. my Saturday outing in brief. Kekekek…Sunday was great too. Sun’s out and my plan went according to ehhh….plan?! hahaha…went East Coast for lunch, then head to PS (again) for Hellboy 2. Pretty funny and surprisingly touching. There’s a bit of romance as well. After which, we headed to this poor service Jap restaurant, Ajitei, and ended up leaving the place after screwing the supervisor (who was actually a young Japanese girl). The local staff was terrible and slow. Anyway, will lodge a complaint tomorrow. So, we went searching for food and end up in Swensen’s. Expected service and food. At least my evening wasn't spoilt :). My weekend was good and grateful for the company I have, i.e. my family and friends. Hope to do this more often.

Now, it’s time for me to sleep and looking forward to my eyebrow trimming tomorrow. Kekek…Life’s Great! Who can blame me if God loves me more now…kekekekek…

Shopping with Charles is FUN!!

Pheww!!! Didn’t have so much fun shopping with a guy before! Charles and I covered every inch of Raffles S.C., Marina Square, Bugis Junction and Orchard (almost…) yesterday. Lucky we started off early, if not we wouldn’t have walked to so many stores. The weather’s great, i.e. not too hot and windy. Most importantly, I was clad in jeans, which is NOT the norm for me on a weekend. Somehow, I feel the need to wear it…my gut feeling told me it’s gonna be chilly out there. As I stepped out, it drizzled. What a coincidence! Kekeke…And the next most amazing thing is, we both dressed up for shopping!!!! It’s the 1st time we both see each other so nicely dressed up. Jeans, sneakers, nice hairdo. Hahahah…Great start!!

I found the most amazing find in Domanchi. It’s in MS. A perfect cut, white shirt is a rare find for Asian fit. Most probably bcoz it’s a local company and the designers are aware of this and design according to our sizes. “Well done, people!” The downside; the hefty price tag. It’s $139. Sad, but at least I know where to find great shirts from now on :).

Another discovery is, Victor’s Kitchen @ Sunshine Plaza (10.30am to 8.00pm daily). It serves savory dim sum and sweet, delightful desserts. The menu comprises of 25 items, excluding the drinks and desserts. But my most fav is the double boiled milk with almond juice. It’s an authentic dessert found in Hong Kong, but I don’t see it in any Singapore restaurants or dim sum eateries. And it’s only $3!! Great for complexion and I can see myself going there once every fortnightly. Kekeke.. :p

Good food, great company and fantastic scenery (if you know what I mean…kekeke), what more can I ask for?! It was time well-spent and I hope it never end. Will pray every week to be buzzing with activities. ; )

A Blast From The Past

Looking back the past photos, I feel that the only people I disappoint are my family and relatives. Even extending my apologies to Irene’s family and friends. By seeing those photos, brought back a sense of grief (maybe it’s too strong a word, but I have no other words to represent how I’m feeling). Maybe sadness is more appropriate…anyway, I’m not regretting my decision, but there is always a tinge of resentment on why I lead my family to this stage of my life. Bringing them happiness and now this. It’s just not right in my context of being a son/grandson/nephew/friend. They watched me grow up, taught me, showered me with love/concern and this is how I repay them? Many a times, I thought of not stepping on the red carpet again. And now, seeing those photos, it further cements my decision. Maybe it’s a moment of nostalgia or resentment, but for now, I’m sure it wouldn’t happen.

It would take a very special someone to make me want to spend the rest of my life with her. It would take enormous courage to make me want to change for her and knowing her family in depth. Care for her till her last breath, having kids with her, educating them and seeing our grandkids grow up as well. It will be another miracle if that is to happen. I’m not sure what God has installed for me, but I’m sure he has his ways of telling me…someway, somewhere. The Universe is self-sufficient and time will tell if the right girl will pop up in front of me one morning. Let’s see.

Tears will drop, but it wouldn’t flow now. I’m just being sentimental about the past and taught me a good lesson on being a person. I’m humbled now and will cherish my family more…especially my grand folks. I hope they can be there for me when my 1st born is here. I really do. They mean more than anything in the world. Not even money can take that love away from me.

I hope I can do enough to bring away the pain/disappointment and inject happiness into my family again. Like in the past. Simple pleasures and just lounging around the living room sofa, watching TV. Just the 4 of us. I love you, Mum & Dad…from the bottom of my heart. I wish I can tell you everyday, upfront…but I know you do, right. I hope that day will come when I say that to you both. :)

Don’t worry, I will take care of my sister when you guys are not around. I will do that with my utmost ability and no harm will come her way. That’s a promise.

Happy times are ahead of us and it will be like last time, happy and laughing. May it be like this always, forever…………………………………………………………….