and she called for an urgent meeting at 1245pm....while some of them were having lunch....so the whole dept had to be there when boss brings up the matter. And I tot something serious had happened...
But lo and behold! Lil did i expect her to recognise me specially! My very 1st FCC (A recognition card we use in the company) signed by all the big bosses in the company! Really very thankful for this recognition because I've always been the one in charge of recognition in the hotel, always creating unique cards for pple.....and when u see their smile upon receiving tt card, you feel happy too. Boss has always given me recognition...but today...it meant so much more...because this FCC is my very 1st one signed by all 8 bosses...including the GM.And it's also an affirmation that my work is not insignificant...and pple do appreciate what i've done.
On top of the card, I was rewarded with a pair of GV movie tickets.hehe...
Thank you boss! I'll continue to set higher benchmarks and do u proud! =)
Emceed...Succeed!
yet another successful event. Was really....pissed,agitated, frustrated at the start...the usual....petrified that this time round, I was on my own to emcee as boss wants me to be on my own. I almost backed out of it...and had such butterflies in my stomach...
Thank God it was a blast! Got recognised by the General Manager, complimented and praised in front of everyone when he was doing the closure. Boss praised me for a job well done. But if she knew what had taken place all before the event...i'm sure she wldn't have said tt.hahaha....But thk God...I wasn't as nervous as i tot I would be. Can't believe I had so much guts and it just felt as if i was talking to a grp of my frens. Glad it's over...
But suffering from the post event.....every qtr...i feel as if i just got married.haha..i'm missing the adrenaline rush.
Thank God it was a blast! Got recognised by the General Manager, complimented and praised in front of everyone when he was doing the closure. Boss praised me for a job well done. But if she knew what had taken place all before the event...i'm sure she wldn't have said tt.hahaha....But thk God...I wasn't as nervous as i tot I would be. Can't believe I had so much guts and it just felt as if i was talking to a grp of my frens. Glad it's over...
But suffering from the post event.....every qtr...i feel as if i just got married.haha..i'm missing the adrenaline rush.
Gym Bitch!
went gyming with one of my bestest bitch...let's just call her K....and because of our bz work schedules..our gym sessions usually clash and if neither 1 of us really really compromise, we will nv get to catch up after our gyming sessions.
So I decided to get my butt out of my home and meet her at the gym and stuff....it was a great workout...but wat's even more memorable is our gossip cum bitching session. K is a great fren and she's like an older sister to me.
She's someone I can always share everything under the sun with....even my deepest darkest secrets....the naughty stuff I do and I know..she'll nv condemn me....because what may seem naughty, bad and condemned to everyone else....is considered harmless, minor and "oh tt's it"...she's been thru so much...been there, done tt.....altho she's only 3 yrs older den me. And I felt so much better after being able to share with her bout things i've been keeping to myself...and her advices are damn cool! Altho she's been there, done that and still doin it....she'll nv encourage me to do what's nt good for me.
For eg....whenever I go clubbing with her, knowing that I dun really drink...and hardly drinks....she'll "tar" for me....and rather she end up drunk...den me getting drunk. And no matter how drunk she is....when it's time to go home...she'll make sure i'm home safely. Yup...tt's K for u! She's an alcoholic...but 1 who does not encourage me to drink.
K is someone I can always be myself....whether it's bitching bout someone...or commenting bout someone....she'll nv go.. "Tsk tsk...y u so bad??" or.. "Aiyo....how can u say other pple". No way! she makes u feel like...everything's perfectly fine...bitching sessions with her is always fun and we know it's all harmless bitching...and I love her for who she is! =)
Thanks for the time babe! Looking fwd to our hol....and more bitch sessions!
So I decided to get my butt out of my home and meet her at the gym and stuff....it was a great workout...but wat's even more memorable is our gossip cum bitching session. K is a great fren and she's like an older sister to me.
She's someone I can always share everything under the sun with....even my deepest darkest secrets....the naughty stuff I do and I know..she'll nv condemn me....because what may seem naughty, bad and condemned to everyone else....is considered harmless, minor and "oh tt's it"...she's been thru so much...been there, done tt.....altho she's only 3 yrs older den me. And I felt so much better after being able to share with her bout things i've been keeping to myself...and her advices are damn cool! Altho she's been there, done that and still doin it....she'll nv encourage me to do what's nt good for me.
For eg....whenever I go clubbing with her, knowing that I dun really drink...and hardly drinks....she'll "tar" for me....and rather she end up drunk...den me getting drunk. And no matter how drunk she is....when it's time to go home...she'll make sure i'm home safely. Yup...tt's K for u! She's an alcoholic...but 1 who does not encourage me to drink.
K is someone I can always be myself....whether it's bitching bout someone...or commenting bout someone....she'll nv go.. "Tsk tsk...y u so bad??" or.. "Aiyo....how can u say other pple". No way! she makes u feel like...everything's perfectly fine...bitching sessions with her is always fun and we know it's all harmless bitching...and I love her for who she is! =)
Thanks for the time babe! Looking fwd to our hol....and more bitch sessions!
counting.....down...
they used to tell me "after you turn 21,time flies very fast and everything will happen so quickly"....and i used to shrug it off...laugh bout it in my heart bout how tt's not gonna happen to me. haha...and tt i'll enjoy every yr tt comes by..
BUT!!!! i'm about a month away from turning a Quarter of a Century years old...and *GASPS* i nv expect myself..to be 1 of those ladies who'll whine and fret over eye bags....eye wrinkles and wat nots.
SHit...yes! reality is starting to sink in..altho i still feel 18....acting like a pampered princess in front of...some pple.hehe.....being the youngest in the dept...and still the darling gal in the family....I hate to admit tt i AM growing older and experiencing the reality of life...
NorthL. sch came to the hotel for a presentation on Friday...and as the teacher in charge was sharing bout the students who were attached to our company had been transformed from a to Z and stuff....and talking bout Character Development....i almost teared...and memories of how I was like when I was younger, when I entered the working world and before I joined my current company...I realised how much I've grown and changed and how the working world has somewhat forced me to become someone I nv was..i am... growing older....but wiser and more matured.
And when all your frens are starting to give you bombs (I have 2 next month!!! $$$$$$$) and another close colleague getting hitched next month...u know u have hit a different phase in life.
Now tt kor's getting all prep for the wedding in nov....suddenly....my role as a sister is no longer tt of no.2... when he moves out and starts his own family, I'm like no.1....and tt's another realisation that I have to be a GOOD Sister and daughter that my family can count on. Kor's the one who'll drive dad and mum to the airport whenever necessary and when he's not working, and he's the one who talks sense to the younger bros....the one who goes out for movies with them....the one who excels wherever he goes - studies, church ministries, NS, work etc....the one who has always set such high benchmarks tt my younger bros and I can never hit, I now have to take on the role that my family can rely on.
Yes, gotta pass my driving as soon as i can....gotta stay focused on work and studies....and gotta try and be there for my bros whenever they need me....and gotta be the elder daughter that my parents can count on whenever they require my assistance. I guess.....this is another new phase in life...not just for me...but for my fam as well.
It's time to change my lifestyle! But am I prepared for it? It's so tough....even to come back early just for a day for dinner.....
BUT!!!! i'm about a month away from turning a Quarter of a Century years old...and *GASPS* i nv expect myself..to be 1 of those ladies who'll whine and fret over eye bags....eye wrinkles and wat nots.
SHit...yes! reality is starting to sink in..altho i still feel 18....acting like a pampered princess in front of...some pple.hehe.....being the youngest in the dept...and still the darling gal in the family....I hate to admit tt i AM growing older and experiencing the reality of life...
NorthL. sch came to the hotel for a presentation on Friday...and as the teacher in charge was sharing bout the students who were attached to our company had been transformed from a to Z and stuff....and talking bout Character Development....i almost teared...and memories of how I was like when I was younger, when I entered the working world and before I joined my current company...I realised how much I've grown and changed and how the working world has somewhat forced me to become someone I nv was..i am... growing older....but wiser and more matured.
And when all your frens are starting to give you bombs (I have 2 next month!!! $$$$$$$) and another close colleague getting hitched next month...u know u have hit a different phase in life.
Now tt kor's getting all prep for the wedding in nov....suddenly....my role as a sister is no longer tt of no.2... when he moves out and starts his own family, I'm like no.1....and tt's another realisation that I have to be a GOOD Sister and daughter that my family can count on. Kor's the one who'll drive dad and mum to the airport whenever necessary and when he's not working, and he's the one who talks sense to the younger bros....the one who goes out for movies with them....the one who excels wherever he goes - studies, church ministries, NS, work etc....the one who has always set such high benchmarks tt my younger bros and I can never hit, I now have to take on the role that my family can rely on.
Yes, gotta pass my driving as soon as i can....gotta stay focused on work and studies....and gotta try and be there for my bros whenever they need me....and gotta be the elder daughter that my parents can count on whenever they require my assistance. I guess.....this is another new phase in life...not just for me...but for my fam as well.
It's time to change my lifestyle! But am I prepared for it? It's so tough....even to come back early just for a day for dinner.....
"I love you, not only for what you are, But for what I am when I am with you."
--Roy Croft
"Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it."
--Thomas Fuller
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay awhile, make footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same.
Anonymous
A friend is someone, who upon seeing another friend in immense pain, would rather be the one experiencing the pain than to have to watch their friend suffer.
Amanda Grier
A Friend Loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17
Bonded!
officially signed on the contract today....bonded.....till 2013...yet out of this came concerns from another mgr....and out of the sharing, i was once again affirmed of how big boss thought of me. Never expected that I would have come so far and never did I expect her to be full of praise for me...mentioning so much to a mgr tt i dun report to.
I'm glad for the opportunities, for the recognition and it has ignited tt drive to do what I do best at...even if it's not HR related.
Dear boss, if i cld just show u my blog, I'll really want you to know how thankful I am to have a leader like you.Someone I can always look up to, someone who thinks of me as a Gen Y, yet never "stereotyping" me with that Gen Y attitude.
And thank you, for thinking so highly of me...treating me like 1 of the best and giving me the many opportunities that noone else wld have given to me.I shld not take it for granted and I do hope that I'll always be consistent in my performance and not be a disappointment"
Sigh...just gotta hang in there like I always do...and believe in what J used to tell me.. What wun kill me will make me stronger. I hope u're still going by this saying and u're doing well wherever u are. =)
I'm glad for the opportunities, for the recognition and it has ignited tt drive to do what I do best at...even if it's not HR related.
Dear boss, if i cld just show u my blog, I'll really want you to know how thankful I am to have a leader like you.Someone I can always look up to, someone who thinks of me as a Gen Y, yet never "stereotyping" me with that Gen Y attitude.
And thank you, for thinking so highly of me...treating me like 1 of the best and giving me the many opportunities that noone else wld have given to me.I shld not take it for granted and I do hope that I'll always be consistent in my performance and not be a disappointment"
Sigh...just gotta hang in there like I always do...and believe in what J used to tell me.. What wun kill me will make me stronger. I hope u're still going by this saying and u're doing well wherever u are. =)
Farewell...but not goodbye
Slightly Reaffirmed...
I was about to surrender, let it go, get it over and done with and just seal off my fate for the nxt 3 yrs by marrying my company. But somehow, my heart just ain't gonna let me go just liddat and I felt heavy hearted as if I shld continue to fight this battle until I feel a sense of release and freedom and until my heart is finally set free from this "bondage".
So I thought, why not speak to 2nd boss. It's just as good. And speaking to him has kinda reaffirmed certain issues and it's really a nice, warm fuzzy feeling to hear how my 2nd boss thinks of my performance at work and how he tried to make me feel better bout my roles & responsibilities.
Yes...the Gen Y in me is acting up. I love my job...really...i love the ups and downs...the challenges....the freedom and empowerment...the trust that my boss has given to me and how she never really dictate the way I handle my stuff. But much as I wanna remain this way and stay in my comfort zone...whatever I'm doing...just don't feel very HR related....and it's been depressing me because I feel like I'm not learning anything...and it seems as if I have the easiest job in the department. And at times, when i think of the bond, and what I'm doing, it makes me wanna breakdown too. But....
2nd boss reaffirmed me of my performance and showed me how I'm doing more than just what I think I was doing. The experiences I have and how I can tweak it shld I decide to leave for greener pastures. What's most encouraging is this: "You know, I think you have the toughest job among all of us. You know why? Because your job requires so much creativity, not everyone can do it, and u constantly have to come up with creative ideas and I know that's not easy"... I felt so encouraged that somehow actually understands the pressure I'm going thru and sees it from another point of view. And the presentations I'm made to present...some very last min and what I deem as a norm, he put in a good word in front of boss of me....when I had to do a last min presentation in front of all the department heads.
He encouraged me to speak to Boss and not just sign the bond with those uncertainties and even thought he reminded me of our culture and the employee promise, he says...I shld still speak to boss bout it first. I've been holding back because boss seemed so bz and I didn't wanna super impose on her already very heavy schedule meeting up with various pple. But I guess I shld procrastinate no more and JUST DO IT!
I realised how....I seem all positive on the outside, cheery and smily but yet, I'm becoming one of those "EMO person" turning all negative and problematic. Shucks! I hope this don't come with age.
I'm still 18. I know! haha
So I thought, why not speak to 2nd boss. It's just as good. And speaking to him has kinda reaffirmed certain issues and it's really a nice, warm fuzzy feeling to hear how my 2nd boss thinks of my performance at work and how he tried to make me feel better bout my roles & responsibilities.
Yes...the Gen Y in me is acting up. I love my job...really...i love the ups and downs...the challenges....the freedom and empowerment...the trust that my boss has given to me and how she never really dictate the way I handle my stuff. But much as I wanna remain this way and stay in my comfort zone...whatever I'm doing...just don't feel very HR related....and it's been depressing me because I feel like I'm not learning anything...and it seems as if I have the easiest job in the department. And at times, when i think of the bond, and what I'm doing, it makes me wanna breakdown too. But....
2nd boss reaffirmed me of my performance and showed me how I'm doing more than just what I think I was doing. The experiences I have and how I can tweak it shld I decide to leave for greener pastures. What's most encouraging is this: "You know, I think you have the toughest job among all of us. You know why? Because your job requires so much creativity, not everyone can do it, and u constantly have to come up with creative ideas and I know that's not easy"... I felt so encouraged that somehow actually understands the pressure I'm going thru and sees it from another point of view. And the presentations I'm made to present...some very last min and what I deem as a norm, he put in a good word in front of boss of me....when I had to do a last min presentation in front of all the department heads.
He encouraged me to speak to Boss and not just sign the bond with those uncertainties and even thought he reminded me of our culture and the employee promise, he says...I shld still speak to boss bout it first. I've been holding back because boss seemed so bz and I didn't wanna super impose on her already very heavy schedule meeting up with various pple. But I guess I shld procrastinate no more and JUST DO IT!
I realised how....I seem all positive on the outside, cheery and smily but yet, I'm becoming one of those "EMO person" turning all negative and problematic. Shucks! I hope this don't come with age.
I'm still 18. I know! haha
God's Princess
I was reading through some of my posts from last year and boy! was I reminded of how much God has been there for me through the good times and the bad times. And before I forget some symbols of love he has shown me. I better blog it down as well.
Some time back, I was reading a book "Captivating" and the author was talking bout how God showed her husband a symbol of his love for him and hearing how special that symbol was, she asked God for 1 too. Initially disappointed that after waiting, she didn't see the same symbol as what God gave her husband. But as she was walking along the lake, God showed her another set of symbol that was crafted just for her!
And den, on a Sunday, as I was in the bus heading towards Church, I thought of this suddenly and was asking God if he'll do it for me. But jokingly brushed it aside thinking why wld God ever do this for me. It's a joke. It's not possible.
But the Monday after, i just happened to ask a fren for a ride home after gym and as we were driving along ECP, from afar...we saw this really bright and huge thing and my fren was telling me tt it's a MOON! and i was like "you're kidding me right?? it's a HOT AIR balloon right??" (Since my frens like to disturb me...i really tot he was doin tt too and asked a few more times) and yes! it IS a moon. And i'll use something else as a comparison.
Imagine we see the usual moon as the size of a 5cent coin...and on tt day, it is the size of a Roti Prata. Yes! tt's how big it is. Initially, I was just in awe of how big the moon looked and how that cld have happened! And as I kept thinking bout how big the moon is and stuff, God suddenly spoke and said "You asked me for tt symbol of love, there...this is from me to you". Gosh!!! i was overwhelmed and really really touched upon the realisation and was tryin to let the whole thing sink in, yet not seem distracted when talking to my fren.haha...
Tt's 1 symbol for u!
Nxt up.....an earlier jogging sess one fine day after work and as i was doing my crunches after the run, i looked up to the sky, and there i saw..An EAGLE! reminded me again of God's love and how Eagles are constantly used in bible parallels. "They will soar on wings like Eagles, they will run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint." God is the strength of my heart! AMEN!
Third encounter, I had left my phone and passport at home and that day, was actually gonna stay over at the hotel tt night. Dad happened to be at home still in the morning, and I quickly called him to bring it down to his office so it's nearer for me to drop by his office from my office instead of going home. On my way there, it started to pour like REALLY HEAVILY! and since I had to buy Koi for my colleagues and there was shelter from the bus stop, I thought might as well go get it 1st and while i was on my way there, i kept praying that God will stop the rain and create a miracle.(I nv had such faith when i made such prayers) and true enuff, the rain didn't seem to be subsiding any moment...my next thought was to look out for any of the church workers and hope that they are on their way back after lunch. But no1 seemed to be in sight..
So while waiting,suddenly this uncle appeared in front of me and asked how my bros and i are doing and after a few seconds, I realised he's the fruit stall uncle who attends service in my church and knows my whole family!! This uncle den asked if i needed an umbrella and with relief, I gratefully and readily answered that I needed 1! and so, he gave me his umbrella, and "ran to his stall".Before I could grumble bout how God didn't answer my prayers, i thought of it in another way..

God didn't stop the rain, but he sent me an Angel! And many a times, I, being human, tend to complain bout the bad but nv saw the good and if i had been more positive, I believe there had been countless times when he sent angels to me.
And finally.....one day on my way to work, instead of sitting at my usual 2 sit corner in the train, I decided to go to the long side corner and sit and usually, I would have KO the moment I sat down. BUT this time round, I just felt like staying awake till i reached Pasir Ris. BOY! was i glad I stayed awake...cos I saw the MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE! It was AWESOME! I tell u...i could see the sun and the whole scenery was.....just beautiful!God again, reminded me of the moon incident and I was reminded yet again of his love for me.
I'm blessed! What more can I ask for?

25km...gym....and motivator...
And so....I readily agreed to be mygood fren's running khaki for the upcoming passion run...my virgin 25km....and shortly after i agreed, reality set in and SHUCKS!! it's 25km!! not the usual 10km that I have done umpteen times. I barely survived 21km...and have nv done more than 10km for so long.....and so.....i've too much pride to back out....

And what do i do then? Agree to train with my khaki.....but i'm not regretting anymore! Suddenly, she has become my motivator, and looking at how chiongster she is, I'm pretty sure that I would be able to shed at least a few kilos before my gf's gown fitting for me as her emcee on her wedding day....and I'll be in time to clock a better timing when the day comes!
Then....while we were working out, we laughed at how both of us used to be the 2 who "KENG" the most during PE back then during secondary sch days...how we were the 2 who wld take short cuts during our 2.4km....and how we'll try means and ways to get exempted from PE.hahaha....but a decade later, the 2 most disciplined pple turned out to be us. How time flies, and it's amazing how much 1 can change after a long period of time.
I'm more than happy with the change! ;)
Picking up the pieces!
As they always say...a picture paints a thousand words...altho pictures of gatherings can nv make up for the action, laughter and fun we have...here're some on what's been happening in my life the past quarter.
HR Gathering
My department just love to eat....and so....we had our quarterly birthday celebration. Instead of a party every month, we decided to pool the funds and head out for a sumptous meal.

Japanese Ala-carte buffet. Not that bad....but i dun think it's value for money.

Off to Malacca....
After some shopping at Jonker Street, we settled down for a yummy...tasty treat of Peranakan food. Ayam Buah Keluak! my favourite!
SEE! I told ya! my dept just loves to eat....and what better souvenirs to bring back for our family members but authentic nyonya kuehs!
And we're not just stopping at that....our final destination ----> PORTUGUESE food! The dishes were really interesting and the calamari isn't the same as what you get it. Its batter is so light and fluffy...you feel like you're flying literally!

And big boss treated us to steamboat during the CNY festive period....love the steamboat porridge. Very interesting and tastes good!
Desserts thereafter....wasn't exactly fantastic...but definitely good enuff to satisfy tt sweet tooth!
MEETUPS!
latest gathering with a bunch of close gfs. You shld see how much they cherish friendship! I really learnt alot from them!
my 2 darling "sons"...they've grown so much and sometimes, I wish i was there to see them growing up every day... and not like after 6mths, so much has happened etc... Love how Perry gets all excited whenever he sees me. I'm touched!
Not forgetting our dear fren's bday. Roman's birthday celebration was very well planned! All thks to his fiancee, Ruth. We really enjoyed dinner that night!

All that was present for the dinner...
the babes of the evening with the Bday Boy!
my 2 darling besties in church! Yunz' like my twin! know us and u'll know why!
Another buffet gathering...just to catch up...and chill out... Food at Greenhouse is as usual...GREAT! and Service? FANTASTIC!!
and when sean and belle were back a few months ago, we celebrate belle's bday. She had to fall sick of all times, during her bday.hahaha..and so....we went to sean's place to celebrate!
And when my couz finally came back from his overseas studies,we decided to meet up when sean and belle were back. Headed to our old spot. where we hung out every Friday after Prayer Mtg....our fave Cheesecake cafe. The whole atmosphere has changed tho..Service is worse than before...but yet...cheesecake still tastes great!
HR Gathering
My department just love to eat....and so....we had our quarterly birthday celebration. Instead of a party every month, we decided to pool the funds and head out for a sumptous meal.
Japanese Ala-carte buffet. Not that bad....but i dun think it's value for money.
Off to Malacca....
MEETUPS!
I just love time spent catching up with my dear ones. there're just so many different cliques that I wish i had more time and money. But I guess once everyone has moved on to a different phase in life, things are different. Yet...we know that no matter what happens, when we need any help, the frens are just a phone call away.
AHAH! it's not just all eat and no exercise! I went for the safari Zoon run! it was okie...loads of steep slopes and it was smelly and humid.
I'm looking fwd to the Passion run...taking part in 25km. Hope I can survive! haha
Alive & Kicking
I know i haven been blogging...there's alot to say...but yet....it's stuff i'm not ready to share...not with anyone...nt even my closest friends. I'm upset and disappointed with myself too....for not sticking to my stand....for falling into the pits when i cld have prevented it...yet...i chose to fall...and now...it's tough getting out of it. It's been complicated. Yet...Life's still such a bliss! I'm really blessed! Who says u're only lucky in love when you're attached? Why give up the whole forest for a tree? I've been spoilt rotten and i hope it doesn't affect my lifestyle when i start school. Stationeries have been bought! And I'm starting to look forward to the start of something new. 36months!

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