Sunday, November 29, 2009
Loads of Shopping
Xmas comes early for me this year. I already started shopping on my Xmas list (some are not within the list actually. Haha as usual...). Met Jac in town today. Came back with so many shopping bags. My arms are aching from the weight of all these bags.
Thank god I bumped into my bro at the MRT station and he carried some of the bags for me. There's more bags within the paper bags.
Burberry Bag. Dunno whether this is considered an impulse purchase. Saw the price tag and I was surprised that Burberry is priced at 600. I thought they are supposed to cost abt 1+k to 2k. Like the shape and compartments. Think the price is reasonable so I bought it. Another bag added to my collection. Sigh... I really think I got some problem. Juz cannot stop buying stuffs... I still got another Kate Spade bag coming soon. Got a fren to buy from US, should get it next week. That's like 2 bags in a span of a week. OMG!!! I seriously need to stop and save up for Japan trip instead cos I noe I will be getting a Burberry blue label from there...
Before I forget, must mention that Yufen got me this wonderful Jodi Picoult book for my bday. Thank U so much, gal! This author's books always make such a good reading. But it's so nicely wrapped up. I dun bear to open it to read lei. Haha...
Before I forget, must mention that Yufen got me this wonderful Jodi Picoult book for my bday. Thank U so much, gal! This author's books always make such a good reading. But it's so nicely wrapped up. I dun bear to open it to read lei. Haha...
Jac also gave me bday present today. Sweet Raspberry mask and eye patches from Face Shop. Please do miracles to my dark circles. Haha... Thanks alot, babe! Enjoyed our girlie outing today. Treated ourselves to $1 macarons from Bakerzin, loads of shopping, dinner then drinks at Alley Bar. See U again soon in Dec!
Ok I need to keep reminding myself to stop spending even though I'm getting my 13th mth in Dec. That money needs to be set aside for Japan trip. A few things left to buy though. These are necessities I swear. Contact lens and xmas prezzies for my colls and my girl frenz. Hmmm... Ok tat should be all...
++ MarryMango at 1:03 AM.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Associate Foundation Program
Was on course Thurs and Fri - Some Foundation Program for Associates. Albeit a little of propaganda about how we, Gen-Y, are taking over and 'ought to be' the future leaders of the co, it was quite fun.They played us the movie "Kungfu Panda". Even though I have watched it before, it's still nice to watch it all over again. We also did the MBTI personality test. I'm ISTJ which actually translates to Introvert, Sensing, Thinking and Judging.
Here's an extracted description of ISTJ:
Quiet, serious, earn success by thoroughness and dependability. Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and responsible. Decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily, regardless of distractions. Take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized – their work, their home, their life. Value traditions and loyalty.
Researches say the highest percentage of S'pore managers fall into this category. During the course, can see that most of the colleagues there are quite ambitious and highly motivated individuals. They wanna go up the corporate ladder in the shortest time possible. This is something that I am still unable comprehend. I'm totally satisfied where I am and whatever comes my way, I'll embrace it. Otherwise, it's juz too bad lor. Why make life difficult and so stressful by getting embroiled in the rat race?
Guess this is my mentality. Used to want to top everything. Can't blame me for my competitive nature. Juz enjoy the feeling of winning and coming out top. This explains why I worked so hard in my Poly days. But when I get to Uni and see so many scholars, I know there is no chance of competing with them. Hence, I decided to be more laid back and enjoy my last schooling days in Uni. I dun need to be at the top anymore. Juz being contented will do :)
Life is short. Get the most out of it by being happy at the same time!
Going off at 3pm again tmr. Will head to the gym cos it's been raining almost everyday and I can't run after work. Then, I shall leave my shoe bag there since I'm going bk to work on Fri which is a PH. Life is good, be healthy :)
++ MarryMango at 12:54 PM.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Retreat'09
Finally, retreat on last Sat is over. Wanted to blog about it yesterday but I didn't have many pics so waited for others to upload on FB first then I kop. Haha...
The entire dept - Over 100 IODians. We were all wearing customised GIC/IOD T-shirts. Green, black and orange. Damn sian ah... Wake up early on Sat morn to come bk office. I was telling Boss I only wake early on Sat once a year for the annual retreat. Zzzz...
Games that we played during the day. Poison river... We have to cross the river by following the sequences of the boxes on the floor. Some positions require really awkward moves where ppl could get interwined...
I think this game was worse. All of us had different disabilities and we needed to cross over to the other side of the room. I had it worst. I had to be blindfolded, hands and legs were also tied up. Practically can't move at all so KB had to carry me. But he was also blindfolded! I was so worried that both of us will fall and topple over. Thankfully, we made it across successfully.
It wasn't just all games though. We had to use our brains as well. Had to sit down and brainstorm on some ideas then after that present to all. That's my Asst Director in the pic. He presented on behalf of FI Vertical. I kanna arrowed again to take notes and summarise. Haiz... So sad. After retreat, I still need to go back and do work while others don't have to.
Then, we proceeded over to Meritus Mandarin for dinner. Presenting our very own drag queen - Alan! That was a total surprise. Wasn't expecting that at all. And seeing the different performances by all the groups, I think our dept is actually quite a creative bunch of ppl. Thumbs up ppl!
++ MarryMango at 1:53 PM.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Redesignation
Forgot to mention previously that birthday also marks the end of probation for me. 1 year as a perm. Close to 2 years with the firm already. It's also end of the sickening shift (at least for 2 mths).
Title has changed to Executive Analyst. Name sounds nice only. Still doing the same old job and just getting more and more arrows. Happy thing is the increment that comes with it. Not as much as I expected. But still a few hundred is better than nothing.
Ok, back to work. Boss and mentor both on leave this week. Even more arrows aimed my way. Sigh... This is going to be a long 6-day work week. Company retreat on Sat which I'm totally not looking forward to...
++ MarryMango at 1:20 PM.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Birthday'09
Older by another year. AGAIN. Haha... Every year just passes very quickly w/o even realising. Thanks to all who remembered and all the birthday wishes!
Carisse was so sweet to get me an Apple pie/struddel. Haven't ate it though. It's still in my fridge. 
Colls also got me a huge New York Cheese cake from Secret Recipe. Didn't wanna bring it home so cut everything and even gave a slice to the cleaner auntie.
Beautiful flowers. This one with doggie was given by JL whom I met for dinner on Thurs.
Beautiful flowers. This one with doggie was given by JL whom I met for dinner on Thurs.
This is a special bouquet from someone overseas :) Come back soon... It was sent to my office late. I went off at 3pm for my dental appt. Coll called me to say there's a bouquet of flowers delivered to me. Went back to collect and at the same time put my 'Out of Office'.
After dental, it was dinner at Fish & Co. on Friday with my family. We ordered this Sea Food Feast and another plate of pasta to share.
Last but not least, I had buffet dinner at The Line of Shangri-La Hotel last night. Heard so much ravings about it. Finally tried it myself. As usual, whacked salmon the most. I think I would have eaten more if they were displayed on trays. This one has to get the chef to cut on the spot for you. I had a total of 5 servings, too paiseh to go bk for more. Scared the chef will recognise me. Haha... They say the desserts there are nice too. I think it's not bad lah...
After chilling out by the poolside with our teas, we wanted to go catch a movie and then... BAM! Got into an accident, all by ourselves. Didn't hit any other car. I'm still in a daze though. Can't rem the exact details, it juz happened too fast. I know he was trying to overtake some car at a bend and suddenly the car skidded. We were spun 1 round, the back of the car hit the railing by the road shoulder.
I wasn't wearing seat belt. Lucky thing was his instinctive to reach out to shield me from the glass. No injury, only suffering from a whiplash now. Can't imagine what would have happened if there was oncoming traffic.
Nevertheless, I'm feeling bad and guilty now. Things shouldn't have turned out this way. If only I haven't suggested watching the movie at 11.30. Sigh... I hope things will work out for you. All the best...
++ MarryMango at 1:54 PM.
