New Life- Busy Life- No Life??

Before things go out of hand, I better steal some precious time that I have left to update and blog.

Have started work at new PR agency situated at Club Street. Food is good there, except I have to worry bout' eating alone cos I have no colleagues to eat with. My two Caucasian bosses are nice, but I don't expect to eat with them too often. I guess will have to pester Peiqiao and Delia to lunch with me hehehe....they are like 10min walk away!

Work is going to be hectic, to say the least. I can almost see myself trying to stay afloat in a few weeks' time....hope things will get better in time to come. I really hope this job will work out and perhaps grow my career with this agency. Fingers crossed.

One of the perks of working here is that I'll get to travel. Exciting trip to HK coming up real soon this Sat. I'll be there shopping over the weekend and then go for an induction training in the HK headquarters on Monday. I'll be back in Spore on Tues night. Was hoping to get Wed morning off work but it seems they desperately need me in office by Wed morning...boo! Gonna be so tired.

My first work trip abroad, alone. Hope everything goes well. I know my parents and Eric are gonna freak out over here in S'pore worrying about my safety.

Too bad I can't catch Eric in action for the NSL opening match on Sat. Wish my Dear all the best. Will miss you lots.

Pam is fretting over V-Day

Shit la. Don't know what to get Eric for V-Day. He has been so nice to me, how how? Must get something special for him.

Shall I:

-Bake a cake for him? Sure fail, so cannot.

-Cook a nice meal for him? Also sure fail, so cannot.

-Make a nice card? Done before, nothing special.

-Buy him a much needed timepiece? Not sincere, use money to buy his heart...

-Running out of ideas....

Maybe I'll just give him what he needs most- Sleep time! hahaha...

The Most Exciting Day In HWA

I've spent close to a year in HWA, and today shall go down as the most exciting day working in HWA.

The clock struck 12 and it was time for lunch. But alas! My usual lunch khakis were treated to a meal by another colleague of mine, so I went for lunch with Silas- (Mr Look-like-nice-guy).

We decided to lunch at Shaw Plaza, instead of the usual Whampoa Market. Silas treated me to Suki Sushi, as a farewell meal since he would be leaving HWA for reservist in Feb. The air-conditioned setting, and wasps of fresh Jap food around us created a relaxed lunch setting. I was shocked when Silas noted the time- 1.10pm!

Late! So we quickly took our leave...and went downstairs for McDonald's soft serve ice-cream. =) My turn to treat Mr Look-like-nice-guy.

As we were rushing out of the building and walking back with quick steps, our soft serves fast melting in hand, Silas spotted a HWA van on the road. It was 3rd in line at the traffic junction, and the light was red. Should we just take the 10min walk back to office or.....?

We then did the most exciting thing. Silas did a quick signal to the driver and swiped open the sliding door. Both of us hopped onto HWA van swiftly, like some spies being tracked down by the merciless government.

Just as the 2 cars in front accelerated, our driver stepped on the pedals and off we go! Licking our soft serves with satisfied smiles on our faces, we reached HWA in just 3 minutes. As we were still late, Silas decided we should not enter from the front reception area, in case our Director (whose room is near the reception area) spots us.

But as we were walking around the reception and heading for the back door, we met our Assistant Director, walking right towards us. Damn Silas, for your brilliant idea....

Both of us tried to hide our giggles and tried acting normal, but our shrewd AD asked "Why so happy today?"

All Silas could think of at the moment was to hold up what was left of his soft-serve, and say "Ice-cream!" It made the both of us look like small kids......

We couldn't contain our roaring laughter once our AD went past us. Yes, that was the most exciting day in HWA for me, however lame the whole incident was.

Disclaimer: No vehicles or ice-cream were hurt in the process....er...but perhaps a few salmon and shisamo were sacrificed =)

Another dose of WangLeeHomania!!

Thanks to Zhimian, I got another dose of lethal WangLeeHomania....right in my bedroom!

I can't believe this friend of mine actually bought me the latest album, and had it delivered to my doorstep.

Love the calendar that came with the album. Totally hot.

Thanks Babe....Muaaaaaaaaaacks!

chicken soup for the soul

Where or who do you turn to when you are feeling blue or simply dreadful?

I know a lot of my friends turn to their partners or close friends and colleagues for support and guidance...but I prefer, sometimes, to keep things inside and wish for those feelings to just go away.

If all else fails, I can always count on Oprah for some guidance and consolation.

I just did that. Visited Oprah.com and read an article on Love. "The Un-Couple: Just Friends...Really"

Instant gratification for a lost soul like me. The article re-arranged my thoughts, and I now know what my stand is on a certain relationship. It suddenly cleared my mind of negative thoughts that have plagued me for the past 2.5 years.

Thanks Dear, for being unconditionally understanding throughout this period. I think you are the greatest! And you deserve my greatest love....

Wang Lee HoMania

I stood for 3 hours, all the while tip-toeing to catch Wang Lee Hom LIVE IN ACTION at the Indoor Stadium.

Zhimian and I were screaming throughout, and totally exhausted ourselves on Saturday. Simply unforgettable when he said his pants were too tight.....oh my god it was so freaking sexy! I think I was the only one screaming when he said that...ssseeessshhh can't believe I could go so crazy over him. *blush*

And then there was another unforgettable moment when I was only 3 feet away from the Music Man himself. Yes! He walked along the aisle where we were sitting, and I was about to lean over the 2 policewoman standing guard in front of me, in a bid to touch him. But alas! I was pushed over by the wave of crazy fans BESIDE me at the very last minute.

Note: they were beside me, not in front of me, so I was in fact not blocked at all, and it was totally possible that I would be able to grab a piece of Lee Hom that night!

WTH, so in the end I was pushed away and nearly fell. But I caught a glimpse of Wang Lee Hom just as I was about to fall. That 3-second seem to be frozen in time and the image of him would last me a lifetime...........oh man.......................so damn handsome......

Zhimian even managed to take a shot of him while she was falling. Best shot of the night Babe!

He was that close okay..........

Check out his bod

And then after a shower when I returned home that night, while patting my legs dry with my towel, I suddenly felt a sharp pain on my left knee. There, I found a huge bump and bruise. And I recalled the fall earlier- during all that mania around me, I bumped into a chair. Damn.

But it was all worth it.

Thanks Dear for the tickets to the best concert of the year! Muuuuaaaacccks!

Woohoo...my 2009 schedule book!

I was presented with a nice pink-purplish box one evening, when I met up with some old classmates for BBQ. Turns out it was a thoughtful gift by a long-time best friend Ms Lin Peiqiao =)

She remembers my favourite flower, and left a small stalk of pink Tulip on top of a 2009 schedule book. Yes, we are all organised freaks, and we love cutesy schedule books to detail our not-so-cute work commitments.

Thanks Babe! The book is really CUTE!

Thanks Love...Muacks!

My Dear is so sweet, he surprised me by putting 2 tickets to Wang Lee Hom's concert in my bag, on the day that I was supposed to do my teeth extraction!.....he hopes this "little surprise" will help sooth any pain later on.

This $400 surprise is not "little" at all my love.

And what's most touching is, my Dear is asking me to go watch with Zhimian!! He says I will enjoy it more with her, since he can't appreciate Lee Hom's performance...............
(I think he doesn't want to see me salivate lah...haha!)

I was laughing all the way to the dentist, definitely took some of my fears away. At least for a while =)

Ugly Betty

I'm finally getting my teeth fixed. Braces here I come!!!

I'm so scared....
I'm so scared....
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Let's hope I don't scream and cry in the doctor's room....

Love my nails!

Wedding bells are ringing.......

Not mine! It's Rachel, my Netball team mate and her Hubby Damian (Eric's Squash team mate). They tied the knot after 11years of dating, at the Regent Hotel on 20 Sep.

20 09 2008, nice date! And it was a grand affair, with 55 tables in total! The food was good. It was a 9 course meal, with delicacies like braised sea cucumber, steamed cod fish, big big tiger prawns....etc etc...

Rachel looked beautiful, she resembles a Hong Kong star with her make up and gown! Very unlike the Rachel I see on court, with her sports attire and coloured hairband on. Damian looked great too, never seen him so awake before, he always has a sleepy look whenever I see him at the squash courts.

Eric and I cam-whoring after the dinner:

My M)phosis jumpsuit. Very comfortable, but a nightmare when you need to use the bathroom. You have to remove the whole suit to be able to do business, big or small! Damn irritating....

Yea I know it looks messy, but it's cos Eric don't know how to take photos!!!! It's actually v nice..

"While I am not looking..."

"ok, last pic for tonight, let's get changed, bathe and zzzzz"

"She's still at it?!?!?"

Happy Birthday to Me!

Just celebrated my 24th Birthday last week. OMG, can't believe I am hitting the big 30s in a few years' time! SAD.......

Here are some photos of my celebration with Zenith friends and Eric:

Eric took me on the Singapore Flyer after our dinner at Mezza9! Thanks love for the arrangements despite your busy schedule.

Dinner was fantastic. Love the lychee flavoured tea and Japanese skewers. We couldn't resist ordering some oysters to kick start our lovely night together! hahaha.....

On the Singapore Flyer....pardon the blurred photos due to the romantic lighting!

Thanks Dear for the Agnes B tote bag....simply love its versatility, as it can match with anything I wear!

New developments at work

Woohoo! Finally some positive news at work. Remember awhile ago I was so damn pissed with my immediate superior, and now my Big Boss has decided to take me under his wing instead. So now, I report directly to him! Yipeeeeee.......!

Handwriting analysis

Most people with a severe leftward slant have some type of childhood trauma they have yet to work through. Since we didn't actually "see the writing", we can't tell if she actually has a hard left emotional slant, but if so... she has issues with trust and it is likely rooted in childhood.

Pam has withdrawn into herself. She is reserved and shows her feelings only at times of great anger, extreme passion, or tremendous stress. Pam is an introvert. She makes decisions based on logic, therefore she is rarely impulsive. She doesn't find any need for expressing her emotions. In fact, she probably sees this emotional expression as an unnecessary waste of time. She has a hard time relating to an extreme extrovert, although it is common for her to be attracted to one. Many people do not understand Pam; it is difficult for them to really know how Pam feels. Pam enjoys being alone, and probably prefers working alone. Working with her hands is a pleasure.
Pam's basic nature is to look out for herself first. Although she can and does feel emotions, perhaps as deeply as anyone, she just almost always harbors them inside.

The first time someone angers Pam, she probably will not say anything to that person at that time. However, she will mentally keep track of everything this person does wrong to her until she cannot hold her emotions inside any longer. Then; Boom! Pam will cloud up and rain all over them. And she will never regret telling someone off, because she knew what she was saying the entire time. She won't impulsively tell someone off.
Emotional stories will not sway Pam. She thinks totally with judgment, first considering every situation by the effect it will have on her.
Pam needs space and time alone. She will be much more efficient if given a job alone, rather than being surrounded by people.

People that write their letters in an average height and average size are moderate in their ability to interact socially. According to the data input, Pam doesn't write too large or too small, indicating a balanced ability to be social and interact with others.
Pam is secretive. She has secrets which she does not wish to share with others. She intentionally conceals things about herself. She has a private side that she intends to keep that way, especially concerning certain events in her past.

Pam can be defiant. She sometimes has the attitude that if someone doesn't like it the way she is doing it, then they can just "go to hell!" This trait may reveal itself in a rebellious nature that is always ready to resist forces which she thinks are infringing upon her freedom of action.
In reference to Pam's mental abilities, she has a very investigating and creating mind. She investigates projects rapidly because she is curious about many things. She gets involved in many projects that seem good at the beginning, but she soon must slow down and look at all the angles. She probably gets too many things going at once. When Pam slows down, then she becomes more creative than before. Since it takes time to be creative, she must slow down to do it. She then decides what projects she has time to finish. Thus she finishes at a slower pace than when she started the project.

She has the best of two kinds of minds. One is the quick investigating mind. The other is the creative mind. Her mind thinks quick and rapidly in the investigative mode. She can learn quicker, investigate more, and think faster. Pam can then switch into her low gear. When she is in the slower mode, she can be creative, remember longer and stack facts in a logical manner. She is more logical this way and can climb mental mountains with a much better grip.

Pam's true self-image is unreasonably low. Someone once told Pam that she wasn't a great and beautiful person, and she believed them. Pam also has a fear that she might fail if she takes large risks. Therefore she resists setting her goals too high, risking failure. She doesn't have the internal confidence that frees her to take risks and chance failure. Pam is capable of accomplishing much more than she is presently achieving. All this relates to her self-esteem. Pam's self-concept is artificially low. Pam will stay in a bad situation much too long... why? Because she is afraid that if she makes a change, it might get worse. It is hard for Pam to plan too far into the future. She kind of takes things on a day to day basis. She may tell you her dreams but she is living in today, with a fear of making a change. No matter how loud she speaks, look at her actions. This is perhaps the biggest single barrier to happiness people not believing in and loving themselves. Pam is an example of someone living with a low self-image, because their innate self-confidence was broken.

Pam is sarcastic. This is a defense mechanism designed to protect her ego when she feels hurt. She pokes people harder than she gets poked. These sarcastic remarks can be very funny. They can also be harsh, bitter, and caustic at the same time.
Pam is very self-sufficient. She is trying not to need anyone. She is capable of making it on her own. She probably wants and enjoys people, but she doesn't "need" them. She can be a loner.

Oh! another surprise!

I feel so blessed. Another great friend of mine just surprised me with a boxful of chocs and sweets....all of my favourite stuff!




This sweet girl read my blog lately and wanted to cheer me up. She even wrote little notes and pasted them behind each item...........awwwww where to find friends like this you tell me!

Thank you Zhimian!!!




Now my office area looks much livelier!

Surprise Surprise...

Thanks Yang Bo, for the nice surprise...although it came a little too early =p

The pretty card and keychain bring some colours to my boring work desk.....

Count on me Singapore.....

It was a boring NDP 2008 I must say........other than the oversized red plastic raincover which everyone scrambled to put on before the drizzle hit us- a funny sight to behold, the parade was at best plain and unappealing (at least to me).

Not sure about Eric though...he was too engrossed with his goodie bag. Frantically searching for his "inflatable hand" and swirling fan. At one point, he even said to me "Where is my fan? Why I don't have fan?! I want to go and change my goodie bag!"

"You go and change lor, I wait here for you..." I couldn't believe my dear was so upset over his missing fan.....so cute..

Lucky he didn't made his way down to change, because we later found out that the fan was actually placed under our seats! wahahahahahaa............

(Dear I know you were joking with me la, I know you are not that crazy, go all the way down to change your goodie bag just because of a fan! But I gotta blog this because you looked real funny then.....keke...)

Here are some photos that we took, out of boredom.....

The Green Sector~

Oversized, so unglam

Bored...

oops...

oops....according to my Dear, I've been rather cranky recently. Keep having mood swings that are even more fickle than the Singapore weather, and saying weird stuff that puzzles him to no end.

The stresses of Life has gotten to me. Sorry bout that. Appreciate your patience in me.

I'm still trying to become a Black-belt Communicator, realise my honours degree in Communications doesn't help at all when it comes to real life situations.

Living Day By Day......

So it's now down to this- I will live day by day from now on. If things really get to a stage where I would rather clear the ever spilling rubbish bin at the base of my block than going to office, I will leave. If things are still tolerable, I will stay.

Sad that reality finally hit me- There is no perfect job in this world. I believe many of you can also attest to this. So, I guess we all just have to suck it in and carry on living day by day.

I'm thinking...and thinking...

I've been harbouring evil thoughts lately, I'm not afraid to announce. Been thinking of ways and means to kill off that one nasty pest in my office. Yes, the blackie that has been making my life very difficult.

Wish I could slap and squish her, or rather, slap and squish "it" to bits of black dust. Because "it" is simply nothing. "it" cannot do simple task in the office, "it" always have to bother others with "it's" projects, and "it" is too forgetful to assume any role in the office.

"it" is having some issues with "itself" but can't seem to realise "it's" problem is in "itself", and not the other people in the office.

One day, when "it" realises that many people actually hate working with her in the office, It will be too late!