Odd hours... fatigue... and a state of uncertainty...
day 2 of odd hours- not fun. Fatigue, yes indeed. Several errands to run... loads of knots to untangle. The path ahead seems uncertain. then again, such is life. can't get too clear can we? grrr.. what a twist.
looking fwd to clarity once again. nevertheless, the golf swings were fun! each good swing brings such satisfaction.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Swing swing swing...
2nd golf class. not too bad a lesson. managed some pitching and putting. gotta work on that swing a little more.
weather was a little harsh. 2 consecutive days of sun got me a little burnt.
somehow.. thoughts are just not flowing as much, or as well. Am i losing the capacity to formulate deep thoughts? am not sure.
And yet, the new year resolutions are not concrete.. very very strange......
2nd golf class. not too bad a lesson. managed some pitching and putting. gotta work on that swing a little more.
weather was a little harsh. 2 consecutive days of sun got me a little burnt.
somehow.. thoughts are just not flowing as much, or as well. Am i losing the capacity to formulate deep thoughts? am not sure.
And yet, the new year resolutions are not concrete.. very very strange......
Monday, February 09, 2009
Back to class...
Not for the financial 'goodness' this time. But for the official golf lessons. The range is quite a bit of distance to travel - Laguna in the far east. Nevertheless, the drive up was nice and speedy.
Feedback from first lesson was good. The swing felt right and proper footing and grip were somewhat adopted. Managed to round up the lesson with a nice hit - reasonable distance of abt 70-75m range ?
Alot more to practise.. nxt....to get my hands on the iron.
Not for the financial 'goodness' this time. But for the official golf lessons. The range is quite a bit of distance to travel - Laguna in the far east. Nevertheless, the drive up was nice and speedy.
Feedback from first lesson was good. The swing felt right and proper footing and grip were somewhat adopted. Managed to round up the lesson with a nice hit - reasonable distance of abt 70-75m range ?
Alot more to practise.. nxt....to get my hands on the iron.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Time of the year...
the new year ushers in.. year of the ox. the joyous mood seem dampened this year. perhaps due to the bad economic sentiment. i wish it was just due to that. however, deep down inside, i do realise why things are different. his absence. he used to buzz abt with mum. from florists to groceries shopping. the heart wrenched as i recount the days spent together.
the flood gates somewhat were released on desk today. thank goodness everyone was away.
the new year ushers in.. year of the ox. the joyous mood seem dampened this year. perhaps due to the bad economic sentiment. i wish it was just due to that. however, deep down inside, i do realise why things are different. his absence. he used to buzz abt with mum. from florists to groceries shopping. the heart wrenched as i recount the days spent together.
the flood gates somewhat were released on desk today. thank goodness everyone was away.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
First weekend
of personal time. the absence of buggy assignments and dreary eyes is bliss. somehow am just in the sorta state where planning is out of the picture. saturday was spent well with mum, aunts and uncles. They love the bakery at Prive.
Sunday afternoon at changi was relaxing too.
Next up, the running routine and a new lease of life..
of personal time. the absence of buggy assignments and dreary eyes is bliss. somehow am just in the sorta state where planning is out of the picture. saturday was spent well with mum, aunts and uncles. They love the bakery at Prive.
Sunday afternoon at changi was relaxing too.
Next up, the running routine and a new lease of life..
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Final lap..
1.5 years whizzed past at a glimpse. The entire experience still feels unreal. wonder how things would have been if i didn't take that leap. The leap that twisted the path perpendicularly. No regrets. Time spent with the team was great. Love 'em all.
The final lesson ended a week back. I'll miss the chattering over coffee breaks, snacking in class and a whole bunch of banter at our fav tcc. heh..fancy a grp of adults doing that. i'll miss daddy picking me... and his frequent "Yvonne girl... hw are you..." "Yvonne girl, you're dress is pretty.. " Yes i miss being daddy's little girl.. the pesky girl who planted a scratch or two during her first attempt of driving. the sneaky one who bumped it again on second attempt and stealthily kept mumb.
I just wish that he was around.... to witness that 3rd attempt on stage..
I now know what i'm wishing for.....
1.5 years whizzed past at a glimpse. The entire experience still feels unreal. wonder how things would have been if i didn't take that leap. The leap that twisted the path perpendicularly. No regrets. Time spent with the team was great. Love 'em all.
The final lesson ended a week back. I'll miss the chattering over coffee breaks, snacking in class and a whole bunch of banter at our fav tcc. heh..fancy a grp of adults doing that. i'll miss daddy picking me... and his frequent "Yvonne girl... hw are you..." "Yvonne girl, you're dress is pretty.. " Yes i miss being daddy's little girl.. the pesky girl who planted a scratch or two during her first attempt of driving. the sneaky one who bumped it again on second attempt and stealthily kept mumb.
I just wish that he was around.... to witness that 3rd attempt on stage..
I now know what i'm wishing for.....
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Brand new change after 3 years...
Finally after such a long time.. decided to execute the plan yesterday right after work to prevent any hold ups by myself or ppl around me. hah
a good 30cm of locks were chopped. the experience was great. there was an initial sense of anxiety.
"something simple, yet chic, yet not oldish..nor outlandish..." must have been a traumatic session for vincent.
the blade got whipped out from his stash of tools, which sliced off millions of keratin fibers. 4 aggressive slashes. that was it. sealed my fate for the next 3-6 months. well,i asked for it. the heart beat surged. the remaining 45minutes were just mere finger-crossing, toe-crossing and silent prayers. May the outcome be decent......
6:55pm. the results spoke. i love it...
i love to go against consensus wishes.... heheh
Finally after such a long time.. decided to execute the plan yesterday right after work to prevent any hold ups by myself or ppl around me. hah
a good 30cm of locks were chopped. the experience was great. there was an initial sense of anxiety.
"something simple, yet chic, yet not oldish..nor outlandish..." must have been a traumatic session for vincent.
the blade got whipped out from his stash of tools, which sliced off millions of keratin fibers. 4 aggressive slashes. that was it. sealed my fate for the next 3-6 months. well,i asked for it. the heart beat surged. the remaining 45minutes were just mere finger-crossing, toe-crossing and silent prayers. May the outcome be decent......
6:55pm. the results spoke. i love it...
i love to go against consensus wishes.... heheh
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Moving on to the next phase of life??
I wonder if i'm ready..
Was talking to myself today during the warm down walk, after the run. I recalled significant episodes of life which steered the "pathway of life" (POL) in various directions. There were times where the jump to POL2 was just in my face. Yet, somehow.. someway.... the next significant episode sets in, driving the POL in another direction.
I wonder if i'm ready..
Was talking to myself today during the warm down walk, after the run. I recalled significant episodes of life which steered the "pathway of life" (POL) in various directions. There were times where the jump to POL2 was just in my face. Yet, somehow.. someway.... the next significant episode sets in, driving the POL in another direction.
New Addiction...
not drugs nor chocs..not desserts either. got into the swing of bringing lunch lately.. hehz. within 1km locus of dbs tower 2 has horrible food. definitely not an incentive to pop out for lunch. ah well.. guess the occasional walk down to market street or lau pa sat might help. but the heat is certainly a deterrence.
currently the hot fav - mediterrenean style pasta salad :) sundried tomatoes, olives, mesculun mix, herbs, tomatoes, carrots
alright.....i get the drift..might be rabbit food to you. but oh well.. its got all i need! carbs, loads of veggies and the occasional protein! a very well balanced diet :) brekkies are muesli, fruits and milk - good GI
No. 10 started on friday.... final countdown. I'm starting to wonder if i'll get withdrawal symptoms. haha! The topic is great. Treasury Risk Mgmt..how apt for a time like this. Am looking forward to credit risk and the topic on securitisation :) i'm a geek. i actually thought of working through the accounting bit all over again. Well i did plough thru db's balance sheet for last quarter...
not drugs nor chocs..not desserts either. got into the swing of bringing lunch lately.. hehz. within 1km locus of dbs tower 2 has horrible food. definitely not an incentive to pop out for lunch. ah well.. guess the occasional walk down to market street or lau pa sat might help. but the heat is certainly a deterrence.
currently the hot fav - mediterrenean style pasta salad :) sundried tomatoes, olives, mesculun mix, herbs, tomatoes, carrots
alright.....i get the drift..might be rabbit food to you. but oh well.. its got all i need! carbs, loads of veggies and the occasional protein! a very well balanced diet :) brekkies are muesli, fruits and milk - good GI
No. 10 started on friday.... final countdown. I'm starting to wonder if i'll get withdrawal symptoms. haha! The topic is great. Treasury Risk Mgmt..how apt for a time like this. Am looking forward to credit risk and the topic on securitisation :) i'm a geek. i actually thought of working through the accounting bit all over again. Well i did plough thru db's balance sheet for last quarter...
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Italiano..
4 consecutive days of italian food is turning me into a freak. haha.. friday's dinner at valentino's was great. Not forgetting the lovely treats in hk. So glad that the portions were just tasting portions. else i wud have gained a tonne.
weekend's been great. visited the birdpark after a long long while. quite a nice treat to spend the afternoon viewing birds. the last visit was perhaps a good 10-15 years back. popped by the magic pantry to take a look see as well. the silicone baking ware were really intriguing. "Withstands heat up to 230 degrees celsius" so says the shopowner and mktg collateral.. hmm i still have my doubts. Wouldnt the microstructure of the material degrade or change under high temp? hmmm...i'll google it.
flood gates opened late last nite. blame it on the sappy chinese show on tv. thought of daddy once more.
4 consecutive days of italian food is turning me into a freak. haha.. friday's dinner at valentino's was great. Not forgetting the lovely treats in hk. So glad that the portions were just tasting portions. else i wud have gained a tonne.
weekend's been great. visited the birdpark after a long long while. quite a nice treat to spend the afternoon viewing birds. the last visit was perhaps a good 10-15 years back. popped by the magic pantry to take a look see as well. the silicone baking ware were really intriguing. "Withstands heat up to 230 degrees celsius" so says the shopowner and mktg collateral.. hmm i still have my doubts. Wouldnt the microstructure of the material degrade or change under high temp? hmmm...i'll google it.
flood gates opened late last nite. blame it on the sappy chinese show on tv. thought of daddy once more.
Ugly .....Uglier.....
Thats what the entire markets is spinning towards. A horrid situation which will eventually find its way to the shoestrings of men on the streets. I sense it for certain. 1 mth back, the malls started to quieten a little. Impulsive shopping purchases is starting to become apparent. Time to tighten our belts. I didn't want to shop much in aussie land, neither in hk, although the latter was well known as a branded goods paradise in asia.
Merger of Banks, Nationalisation activity and bailouts do not portend well for the future. Jokingly with fellow colleagues, we remarked about the lack of future employers. But am thankful that i still have a seat in the dealing room. Perhaps its sour grapes, but, i do a glad that this systemic meltdown highlights to the regulators about the toxic pdts. Fair enough, human beings are greedy. The higher the margins from a sale, the better it is.
Pack 'em in! Pack 'em in!! Voila a perfect structured pdt/derivative which meets all your needs! Lovely!
The sales person gets the keep of commission and the client has his desired needs met. Why not??
Anyhow, i know this is a sick thought. But i do feel tat its good this situation has happened. Time to turn the tables around!
Thats what the entire markets is spinning towards. A horrid situation which will eventually find its way to the shoestrings of men on the streets. I sense it for certain. 1 mth back, the malls started to quieten a little. Impulsive shopping purchases is starting to become apparent. Time to tighten our belts. I didn't want to shop much in aussie land, neither in hk, although the latter was well known as a branded goods paradise in asia.
Merger of Banks, Nationalisation activity and bailouts do not portend well for the future. Jokingly with fellow colleagues, we remarked about the lack of future employers. But am thankful that i still have a seat in the dealing room. Perhaps its sour grapes, but, i do a glad that this systemic meltdown highlights to the regulators about the toxic pdts. Fair enough, human beings are greedy. The higher the margins from a sale, the better it is.
Pack 'em in! Pack 'em in!! Voila a perfect structured pdt/derivative which meets all your needs! Lovely!
The sales person gets the keep of commission and the client has his desired needs met. Why not??
Anyhow, i know this is a sick thought. But i do feel tat its good this situation has happened. Time to turn the tables around!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Back home...
2 weeks away from home... the getaway with mum n mich was rather nice. been a while since the 3 ladies went on a trip together. there were moments where points of view were different. am glad we managed to resolve everything. it was a lovely trip afterall. but cud tell that mum felt a little lonely at times. moments of helplessness on my end. mich was right. its about us understanding her now...not the other way round.
the short getaway to hk was simple too. mkts are too grim for much partying. enjoyed the simplicity of just resting in a foreign land alone. ok..perhaps nt alone, but just with some good friends. wanted to head up to macau, but was too tired. jeff invited a boat trip to the neighbouring islands too, but the drinks at sevva spun the head the day after.
feels great to be back.. have much to do at work tmr i believe.
2 weeks away from home... the getaway with mum n mich was rather nice. been a while since the 3 ladies went on a trip together. there were moments where points of view were different. am glad we managed to resolve everything. it was a lovely trip afterall. but cud tell that mum felt a little lonely at times. moments of helplessness on my end. mich was right. its about us understanding her now...not the other way round.
the short getaway to hk was simple too. mkts are too grim for much partying. enjoyed the simplicity of just resting in a foreign land alone. ok..perhaps nt alone, but just with some good friends. wanted to head up to macau, but was too tired. jeff invited a boat trip to the neighbouring islands too, but the drinks at sevva spun the head the day after.
feels great to be back.. have much to do at work tmr i believe.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time to take flight to faraway land
Gonna spend some nice quality time with mich and mummy in down under.. must have been so long since we went on a vacation together. Kinda interesting for 3 ladies to travel together... am sure we'll bicker a little along the way. Yet, i'm so looking fwd to it.
Am tired after all the packing. time to head to bed...
See ya all in 2 week's time...
Gonna spend some nice quality time with mich and mummy in down under.. must have been so long since we went on a vacation together. Kinda interesting for 3 ladies to travel together... am sure we'll bicker a little along the way. Yet, i'm so looking fwd to it.
Am tired after all the packing. time to head to bed...
See ya all in 2 week's time...
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Fruitful weekend...
Said goodbye to number 9. Just one more to go and i'll be officially done. I'm beginning to wonder i'll feel strange with additional free time over the wkends.. we'll see we'll see.
Wanted to head out for a couple of drinks on sat nite after the paper. but the lousy weather just had to come along. was quite thankful that J popped by and took a drive out for simple indulgence at ben & Jerry's.
Sunday mrg was lovely. Mum n i headed to botanical gardens for a jog. lovely weather. would have been nice if daddy was ard. was a little worried that she'll feel lonely doing her walkaton alone. she seemed fine. brunch at dempsey was perhaps a new experience for her. so glad that she likes it.
Caught up with gp , jason n pohchun at prive. happy to see them tog =)
Oh! and i baked brownies! Slurp... dark lindt choc brownies =)
Said goodbye to number 9. Just one more to go and i'll be officially done. I'm beginning to wonder i'll feel strange with additional free time over the wkends.. we'll see we'll see.
Wanted to head out for a couple of drinks on sat nite after the paper. but the lousy weather just had to come along. was quite thankful that J popped by and took a drive out for simple indulgence at ben & Jerry's.
Sunday mrg was lovely. Mum n i headed to botanical gardens for a jog. lovely weather. would have been nice if daddy was ard. was a little worried that she'll feel lonely doing her walkaton alone. she seemed fine. brunch at dempsey was perhaps a new experience for her. so glad that she likes it.
Caught up with gp , jason n pohchun at prive. happy to see them tog =)
Oh! and i baked brownies! Slurp... dark lindt choc brownies =)