I saw my ex colleague

On 2nd Oct (Tues), my two new colleagues - Hannah, Vada & I went down to Vivo City during lunchtime. We had our lunch at Pastamania. Just to comment that their lychee soda was not bad.

After lunch, Hannah went to meet up with the store manager at North Atrium to discuss about some promo event issues. Since Vada and I were only tagging along, we went to look at their current shoes promo event to see if we can get any good bargain.

At the atrium, I saw somebody familiar - my ex com MD's secretary. She was taking half day off doing her 'tai tai' shopping. Told her which com I am working for. By telling her my com's name, it means my ex boss and some colleagues will know the news soon...

As expected, my ex colleague email me the next day knowing which com I am working for and said next time can ask me to get discount for them liao.

For the past few mths

For the past few months, most of the time were spent in office. Almost everyday working late. It's tiring and sometimes stressful. However, during this tiring process, I realized I learned a lot of things.

Despite four people including the previous girl whom I am taking over her position, had left my department, I had 2 new nice colleagues joining in. As my boss and another executive went outstation to KL every week, I am the one calling the big shots in my department. Lol.

I always love working in town area. Life is not boring. It is also convenient to meet up with friends after work. Lucky for me, being a non executive, I am entitle to claim time off whenever I perform at least half hour overtime.

No Signboard

Panda & her hubby were supposed to meet us today, but last min 'fly kite'. The 4 of us, Moontie & her bf, Kelvin, Lao ye and me dine at No Signboard - East Coast branch.

Although it's Moontie first time dining at No Signboard, she knows their signature dish is the White pepper crab. The chilli crab tastes average (think Roland & AMK are the best so far). The mango sago with pomelo was a bit ex costing $6/bowl.

It's Lao ye & my first time seeing Kelvin. Must buy life insurance if you wanna sit in his car cos this guy's driving speed is quite fast.

In the end, we still didn't manage to pass the presents to Panda. I am going to kick this Panda's ass soon. Beta watch out.

Think I will try to mit up with Jaime doll, Michelle and Eileen soon. Please wait for my sms hor...

My Moontie Dear

Today went to meet Moontie at Bugis. We went to buy Panda's belated bdae present. Congrats on Panda's ROM.

It's been ages since we last went out together. Moontie sis is a real darling, always willing to lend a listening ear to me. Told her my unhappiness abt my insensitive Lao ye lor... Sigh...

We were discussing abt going to Bangkok next yr. Oh dear, already made so many appointments with diff ppl to eat crabs.

Gd Luck to Rain!!!

I knew I had made the rite decision. Let me enjoy working in my new environment and stay on for long. I want them to know I am leading a good and happy life. Live with no regrets!!!

To all my dear friends who intend to change or are looking for a new job - Jiayou!!! Dun give up!

Our fate is decided by the two of us?

When I first started blogging, I thought of this verse, 'Our fate is decided by the two of us'. It means that I hope my boyfriend and I will decide our future and not manipulate by anybody or anything. This blog was created bcos of this verse. Maybe it's time to abandon this blog and create another new blog. TBA...

8th May 2007 (Tues) Hot Spring

Nice American Big Breakfast at the resort, too full to eat the water melon even though it is complimentary from the resort. The drama, 'Winter Sonata' made Yongpyong Resort famous as most of the film shootings was done around this area and the resort itself. Went to take as many snapshots as possible after breakfast. Took the cable car located behind the resort and went up to the mountain peak.

The mountains behind the resort is beautiful when covered with snow during winter season. During the peak winter season, the resort is fully booked as many Koreans and foreigners will come here to ski and take the sky ride to see the magnificent view of the snowy mountains.

Unlike the Singapore cable cars which only took 5 mins to reach the final destination, Sentosa, the Yongpyong cable car took 20 mins for us to reach the mountain peak. We enjoyed viewing the beautiful sceneries outside through out the ride. Saw some withering Sakura trees. The best time to see fully bloom Sakura trees in Korea is around end of March to mid April. I hope I can view it in Japan.

7th May 2007 (Mon) - Yongpyong Resort

Breakfast is the same as yesterday, but taste nicer. Went to Dragon Head Rock before catching our flight back to Seoul. Goodbye Jeju...

Upon reaching Seoul, our coach took us to Everland (Korea Disneyland) located at Yong In. We did not have time to enjoy the rides at Everland. The only ride we had was the sky ride. We queued for half an hour to take the shuttle bus which drove us into a Safari to watch the lions, tigers which are living together. They were not being lock up. Separated from these two animals living in another space were the big lazy bears. Dinner was on own expense, had to rush eating so that Des and I can buy some souvenirs from Everland's tourist shops.

Tonight will rest at Yongpyong Resort.

6th May 2007 (Sun) ~ 2nd Day in Jeju Island

It was a rainy day. Today breakfast was toast with fried egg and so called abalone porridge. First destination of the day was Moksukwon Park. Strange and oddly natural lava rocks. The tour guide told us the stories and legends abt these rocks.

Touch the ground god status's nose, you will get a son. By touching his ear, you will have a daughter

Travelled to the eastern tip of Jeju Island, we visited the Songan Sunrise Peaks. It was really cold... Dear and I were shivering...

From the souvenir shops at Songan, we bought tangerine chocolate and jelly. Bought a dolphin souvenir for my gd buddy, Michelle.

Spent abt 35000 Won buying pure honey at Song up Folk Village. Traditional thatched houses under a protection order, where people continue to live and work as they have done for centuries. Males were more important than females at this village in the olden days. Had Black Pork BBQ for lunch. Quite delicious...

Went to experience the 'Mysterious Rd', the vehicle can move by its own for abt 1M with the car engine off. Today's dinner have to pay extra 25000 Won to eat a sumptous seafood steamboat. Actually, I suspected the tour guide would 'pocket' some of these $. It happens in most tour group.

5th May 2007 (Sat) ~ To Jeju Island

Early morning, had our breakfast at the same restaurant where we had our Ginseng Chicken soup. Buffet breakfast - oily noodle, gyoza, plain mantou, porridge etc... Went to Nam Sangol Hanok Village - filming site of 'DaeJangGeum' after breakfast.

Only had two hours to shop at Myeong-dong and Namdaemun. Needed to catch a dosmestic flight to Jeju Island. Bought my first souvenir in a department store at Myeong-dong. Had lunch at Chinese restaurant.

4200 Won for One box of 5 pens and 8000 Won for the Key Chains of 5 with LED light

Had to board a shuttle bus and then alighted to board the flight on the runway. So interesting man...

Upon reaching Jeju, had seafood steamboat after check in at Jeju Oriental Hotel. Went shopping at Tapdong Street, bought 2 same necklaces from a department store.

Not much activities today... Wan an...

3 May to 10 May 07 ~ Korea Trip

3rd May 2007, Singapore time 23 25hrs - Korean Air KE642/Boeing 777-300 setting off from Changi Airport Terminal One. The journey to Korea began...

4th May 2007, Korea time 06 35hrs - Korean Air KE642 landed at Incheon International Airport. We reached Seoul, capital of Republic of Korea (South Korea). Had early breakfast on flight. ABF...

Greeted by Korean born Chinese tour guide, Andy and Korean photographer, Kiki. Had a first wrong impression - thought Kiki was the tour guide and Andy is the boss of the Travel agency cos he was wearing suit.

1st itinerary of the day - Nami Island. Shooting film for Korean drama - Winter Sonata.

After lunch, we had a long travelling in our tour bus. Next, 'The Jump Show', it replaced the Lotte World for the itinerary as it was under renovation. Comical show with excellence kung fu fighting performance. Impressive!

Dinner for today - Ginseng Chicken Soup. One small spring chicken stuffed with steamed rice, herbs and red dates inside. Aiya, forget to take photo!!!

Stayed in 6* Grande Sheraton Walker Hill Casino Hotel. Lost 5500 won in the Casino at the jackpot.

Today is the second nite of the trip...

Fun at Sentosa

7 more days to Korea...

Woke up early today to do my usual laundry. Went to mit my colleagues at Harbourfront. Told them there is an internet cafe tt serves nice Bryani, but didnt expected the cafe closed down already...

After my colleagues finished their lunch, we headed to the Cable Car Tower ticket office to purchase tix for entry to Sentosa. $6.50 for two way ride cos I used the Islander card to purchase my tix.

Upon reaching Sentosa, we started our day with the Sentosa Luge. Bought tix for one luge + one skyride at special rate $5 only. Thanks to my Islander card again. I highly recommended everybody to try these two new attractions cos it's real fun. Part go-kart, part-toboggan - the luge is a fun-filled gravity ride that's safe for all ages. With a unique steering and braking system that allows you to make the ride as leisurely or as exciting as you want.

We then went to purchase the admission tixs for the Songs of the Sea' (previously was the musical fountain), it can only be purchase at the Beach stn ticketing conter. Had to rush to catch the free shuttle bus from Imbiah stn to watch Pink Dolphins' show which started at 3.30pm.

Next, we took the roofless top double decker bus to Underwater World. I always like to look at the huge sting ray. Nw can actually buy food and feed them. Saw a lot of sea animals like sea horses, crabs, jellyfish etc. Seems like my colleague wasnt happy with me when I cant even take one gd shot for her with the fish. Sigh...

After Underwater World, we went to catch a glimpse of the overall view of Sentosa island and southern shores. During admission, we were given a coin to deposit into the Merlion's mouth for a mysteious free gift. There were 3 type of mysterious gift. Gift A - Paper fan, Gift B - A mini Merlion figurine and Gift C - A poster. All of us got A except my colleague's husband, who got B. We were complaining that we shall go Merlion as the first itinerary if we know we were given a paper fan. The weather was quite hot lor... Lol...

One Man, oops... Shall be One Crab show

We decided to experience the Sentosa 4D Magix before we proceed to watch our 'Song of the Sea'. Something happened, our dear Yahti cannot find her Islander card. She searched her whole haversack and her wallet for a few times. This blurred cute gal had put her card in between some brochures. In the end, we did not experience the 4D Magix cos we have to rush to watch 'Song of the Sea'. Had a luge ride again. Just cant get enuff of this ride. Haha...

I must commented the props for the 'Song of the Sea' looks nice, but nothing really special about the show except one or two fireworks to round up the show.

What's Up

In the end, nv went to Jolin's concert since all the gd seats were sold out.

Finally booked my ticket to Korea, looking forward to the trip. It's my first time going overseas for so many days. A big 'thank you' to my sponsorer - Des Lie. Must buy a lot of souvenirs for many ppl, esp ppl like Moontie, Jaime and Wendy etc.

Went to Hog's Breath Cafe at Vivo yesterday. Really must go on an empty stomach or else you cant finish the food. The food quite nice but a bit high end. Nice harbour view.

Night Safari

Went Night Safari after work today with my colleagues. Took bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio to the Safari. Must thank to my colleague's friend who is working there, we only need to pay 50% of the admission fee. Unfortunately, it was drizzling on that day, so the animal show was cancelled. We set on to board the tram and began our adventurous tour at the Night Safari.

We alighted at a station and walked thru the path to view some animals at a closer distance. Actually some of the animals were apdoted by some companies like DFS Venture, Standard Charter, M1... The most funny adoption is tigers were adopted by Tiger Balm.

Had a close distance with the Malayan bats and Giant Flying Squirrels. My female colleagues were quite frightened of the Malayan bats cos the bats were allow to fly freely. So they decided not to walk into the Bat Mangrove Walk. End up only me and my 'grandson' took the walk. Actually, only a few bats were hanging freely in the special cage, but I really had a close distance with one of the bats hanging at a tree. The bat's eyes a bit scary, like dracula's eyes...

We also saw the Clouded Leopards, Spotted Hyena, Indian Wolf and Porcupine etc. Did I mention it's my first time going to Night Safari?

Low Morale

Had been feeling down for quite some times liao. I cant rem for hw long. It's due to job la. Really think majority of my colleagues came out from asylum. Think I will become mad like them if I stay in this com for too long... Mad people!!!

I know my performance had dropped tremendously. Every morning when I wake up, hw I wish I dun have to go thru the same process of waking up so early, facing congestion and long journey to office. Another thing, working on Sat is really a torture for me. Sigh...

Sorry to make you all hear my grumbling the moment I update my blog after 'MIA' for one month plus. Thousand apologies.

Just a brief update for my Feb and early March activities.

1. CNY Day 1 - Went to Lao Ye's granny hse, had fav steamboat at his granny's hse. Played poker cards, lao ye was the final winner.

2. CNY Day 2 - Went 3rd aunt's hse, ate a lot of her 'zhao pai' home make yam cake and 'niong hiang'. After that headed to Marriot hotel booked by lao ye's aunt and watched fireworks from there.

3. CNY Day 3 - Went to have a nice Japanese bento at Liang Court with lao ye. Almost threw my temper at lao ye cos I was too hungry.

4. CNY Day 7 - 'Ren Ri'. Went Sentosa with my usual gang for Photo taking. This year theme - 'Rhymes in Bloom'. Unfortunately, in the middle of photo taking session, it rained. Took the new Express train from Sentosa to Vivo. After that, 'lao' Sakae yu sheng at lao ye's hse.

Jolin!Jolin!!Jolin!!!

Going to watch her concert... Hopefully the ticket price is nt so ex like Rain's one, but I'm sure it's nt cheap either... Anyway, die die oso will go and watch. :P

Shop like no tomorrow

Finally bought my 1st pair of boots from Far East Plaza... 50 bucks... Think I am going to start collecting boots from now on. Shall have know Jaime doll earlier, seeing her motivates me to dress up more trendy.

Bought a few belts & necklaces for 5 bucks each, damn cheap!!! I must have been sleeping, there are so many nice and cheap things to buy, but I never really bother to look at them.

Anyway, think I overspent liao, beta cut down on my spending... What shall I buy for tat doll's birthday???

I love earrings

My new earrings... Nicey?

Last Dinner for Yr 2006

Chicken in a basket with refreshing ice tea

Nasi Bryani Set

Drool... We will be back for more!!!

Tata, Doggy Yr 006. Welcome, Piggy Yr 007

Time to say goodbye to Yr 2006 and welcoming 2007!!!

2006 wasnt really a fantastic year for me. Fell sick often, kana left eye infection. New colleagues got attitude prob. *sweat* Not in good terms with one of my bros and didnt talk to my dad for a few months already.

Nevetheless, good things are, I got a nice lady boss, got my bonus. New lunch khakis. 4 yrs with my my lao ye liao...

Xmas present from my dear boss

Everywhere is year end storewide sales. Buy! Buy!! Buy!!! Needs to buy more clothes, shoes, bags and accessories for work, outing & the coming CNY!!!

Was thinking of what to wear for CNY. Maybe influenced by Jamie doll, was thinking of buying boots. This woman damn trendy. Almost every Fri see her wearing boots. 365 days wearing diff clothes and almost every week, at least 2 diff manicures with diff design. *fainted*

Ok lah, time to go bath liao and get ready for the countdown... Happy New Year to those who are reading my blog...