goodbyes.

"You know the strange feeling you get when you're about to leave a place- You'll not only miss the people there, you'll also miss the person you are at the time and place, because you'll never be the same again."

Seems like just yesterday when it was my first day at work. Saying my awkward hellos and then unexpectedly being arrowed to help out at an event AFTER working hours, which I willingly and unassumingly obliged. I walked into the room where they were preparing the different items for the event, feeling extremely out of place. The most memorable part was eventually working till 3am that day. That, was my first day of work, But then again, I guess it was all of these amazing moments that helped to built the unique camaraderie that I share with each and every one of the colleagues thereafter. Needless to say, I made 2 very good buddies after that first day at work.

The series of events that I got to helped out with every single Friday thereafter before my long holiday were also rather eye-opening experiences. Looking back, those were some tiring but fun times that I will definitely think about.

It amazes me still, how 6 months of friendship felt like a lifetime. There were compelling reasons to extend my stay, but life often brings about unexpected opportunities that you know you will regret if you don't take that chance. Life is  about taking risks, isn't it?

bowling pins

Work is pretty amazing. 

Amazing how it's always so eventful at work, in both the gd and bad way.

Today, colleague K, asked me along to their bowling session during LUNCHTIME.

Like W.H.A.T.

But of course they had a valid reason for that,

and that was bcos the corporate bowling competition was round the corner and they had needed practice.

For me, I'm just a free loader. Haha.

Feel so bad about that.

Can't rmb the last time I went bowling!

Not that im a pro at it or anything, but it's still really enjoyable.

I bet it is one of the best de-stress methods ever- the way you channel all that bad energy of yours to the ball; knocking down the pins all in a loud BAM (not that i knocked down much pins though =x)

The only untimely thing was that i wore a dress. I'm usually in jeans n tshirt on Fridays but I just decide to don a dress, it's just SO SO SO untimely.

Best lunch buds! Playing on the same lane.

For the two of them who hardly bowl, I must say that they have a real flair in it. 

Fantastic!

Even by getting 73, Im like the lowest among the bunch of 9 people. 

All these people are (Y)

TGIF! :)

the bravery cafe

Had team lunch today together with boss to celebrate new colleague J's second month in the office.

Really, any reason for having a good lunch is just excuses.

It's really more like team bonding and just find time to hang out together amidst everybody's busy schedule (never-ending meetings and deadlines to meet).

So colleague F (aka hungrygofel- so named because she's such a foodie hunter!), 

suggested to go to bravery cafe for lunch.

Finding places to lunch is no easy feat for us because despite having drivers in the team,

we can only dine at places nearby to maximum the time we have.

The Bravery Cafe is conveniently located in the east,

so super near to Windowsill that gk and i went the other time.

Upon stepping into the shop, fragrant coffee beans greeted me.

It was a really clean setting, minimalistic really.

The stools we were sitting on were like wooden crates/boxes.

The menu was simple to read, if not the servers are always ready to recommend.

Food was served rather promptly,

but one of them accidentally let the poached egg slipped.

That tells you how gooey it is!

I ordered a salmon something- pardon my bad memory

But I think there's only one salmon dish so you'll be able to figure this out.

The toast was nutty and crunchy; the salmon was really fresh.

The portion looks rather small but it's actually quite feeling.

This is the much raved about latte. It certainly lived up to its name.

Satisfying for a caffeine addict like me.

I think i would go back to try the other mains!

You should to!

The Bravery

Location: 66 Horne Road

Telephone: 6225 4387

Opening Hours: Mon: 08:00 - 20:00
Wed - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
Closed: Tue

monday blues

Good breakfast to kill the morning blues.

Morning~

work

Knocked off at 230pm when I should only finish work at 6.

Truly TGIF.

Not forgetting all the nice ppl in office.

It was the annual comm session where all the perm staff will need to attend, at an external venue.

This year's was in city area in the early afternoon.

Good thing for temps, we are not required to attend.

Instead of slogging (or slacking. teehee) in the office,

EVERY single person that walked past my desk reminded me to go off early after I'm done for the day,

regardless of the time.

And, I did.

So sweet of them.

Life's blessings come in many ways, big or small.

So loved :)

bags of bags

I love how there's so much variety in my job scope-

from using SAP to managing budgets, to liasising with vendors, 

to working with the marcom and finance team, to calling up winners of marketing campaigns,

to opening the mailbox etc etc.

And, today, to picking up goodies bags from the ground level to my office (lvl 5).

I'm not complaining at all.

Loving the combination of desk bound and free-moving activities.

Well, the goodies bags were in line with the family day event for staff sometime this month which will be held at the beach.

Sounds rather exciting, plus the lucky draw prizes sounds quite tantalizing.

Too bad, temps are not invited. 

But still, they decided to prepared goodies bags for EVERYONE in the office,

whether or not you're gg to the event.

So the items in the bags are really fitting the theme well- 

picnic mat, handheld fans, towel...

That's the thing abt working in bigger companies.

WELFARE~

me lugging 20 bags at one go. Power or what

first day

Today's the first day of work after being away for almost 2 weeks, 9 working days.

Amazing how the whole world knows I'm on so called exam leave.

Im sure my absence is quite significant

because I received such warm and roaring welcome when everybody saw me at my desk,

and even stopped to chat abit.

Heard the sentence "You're back!" like countless times but each time still warms my heart. 

I wonder if i will ever leave this place with all these nice people

*touched*

And because it's the first day after such a long time, I decide to be a bit more OL-looking.

(Im usually alot more sloppy. =x)

wolverine

Choice 1: Go to class

Choice 2: Free movie with e rest of e dept

Was super torn between 2 equally lucrative choices and I eventually found a way to have the best of both worlds. WOHOO! Lecturer very kindly tried to finish up his revision lecture before I had to go. So super touched. And then I went to meet the rest of them at Vivocity. 

It was a corporate event organised by NSN. And more than just for the movie, I really wanted to find out how corporate events are like, just for the exposure. Imagine my amazement when I stepped into the theatres and realised that the whole cinema was filled with people in business attire. Quite the contrary from usual sight of couples and teenagers. Hahaha. We got 'C' seats which I happily thought was the last third row from the back. But well, this is GV so we are in fact sitting at the third row from the FRONT. Hmmm. Good thing for being small, my neck only had to tilt to a lesser extent. Hee! 

3D movies are not exactly my favourite because the ends of the glasses tend to poke out and when i lean back on my seat, the glasses springs run out. How annoying! The effects were alright. Wished the storyline was a little better. 

After that, we made our way to St James where the dinner was held. Buffet and free flow of alcohol. Lots of PR at work, awkwardness too. Hahaha. 

In any case, we left quite soon after the adults PR-ed with the guys who invited us bcos it got quite boring. The place was too small to feel comfortable. Ha. And then we went crystal jade for mini dept dinner. They are all so motherly in so many ways, I actually feel like a kid with them. Plus, I got a ride back home while the rest of them cabbed. 

Life's good :)

Team lunch @Symmetry

Went out for a team lunch together at this quaint little cafe that is hidden in some discreet corner. Took a tad more time than usual but we made it in the end. 

The places gives off a rustic vibe with the brick walls and dim lights. Kind of a cosy feel, perfect for a team get together. I think we were the only ones there then.

Ordered truffle fries and pasta and some of my colleagues steak.

All the dishes came with a heap of rocket veg which makes the dish quite balanced.

But too bad, Im not a fan of rockets.

Coffee there was alright, but the caramel gingerbread man is so adorable and yummy at the same time. Nothing can go wrong when there's caramel!

Nice place to chill but I probably wont be back unless someone's driving.

Symmetry
9 Jalan Kubor #01-01
Tel: +65 62919 901
Tue to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12 midnight
Sun: 11am – 7pm

work-school-life balance

I wasn't not born with a silver spoon, in fact, financially I'm am surely more independent than a lot people out there. But never have I ever felt that I was really short-changed in life. There are times where I struggled, times where I wished I was somewhere else, but at the end of the day, I still feel like I'm blessed in so many ways.

Today, in the office, I handed over the Music Store that I was in charge of to another department due to the re-operation. That was kind of bitter-sweet. It's like saying goodbye to the kid that I've looked after for almost 8 months ='(

In the second meeting I had in the afternoon, it was a supposedly handover to me to take on additional portfolio. But having gone through all the job scopes and daily tasks, my boss flatly said no because it would drown me out. Which boss would do that?

So, at the end of the day, I still acquire the same pay, with lesser tasks and a boss that understands my pain and accommodates my school schedule.

Life's good I would say :)

ridiculous day @work

Took half day off at work to get ready for exams tmr and tmr tmr. And found the most convenient place to study with water, vending machine, toilet, good lightning and ample of seats- office's pantry! What's more there level 3,4 & 5 to choose from. Since i work on level 5, I decided to head down to level 4 instead. Imagine while studying you keep meeting people you know and having to make small talks. Too distracting!

Level 4 was nice. The only problem is the tv was so near, I kept wanting to watch it. Even though it was a horror movie and I never liked watching horror movies, I couldn't help it. I guess anything is more entertaining than your notes. But after the movie ended, it was a little more conducive. Haha.

Plus I met this guy who walked over to make small talks with me even though it was obvious that I was totally plugged in and sucked into my world of Swift, Lavine and Clarkson. And at the end of the talk he asked for my number. It was a ridiculously funny sight. And I am so convinced that I must not have a bf whom I met from work. Imagine my love story- oh i met him from work where he came over and asked if i wanted some sushi. NOOOO! Not happening!

Okay. Back to mugging. Good luck to myself for tmr's paper :)