Decided to take away the curls...after 2 years of wavy/curly hair...its time for a change. wanted to have the locks snipped..deliberately changed the salon to ensure that i dun get a bias opinion from the stylist. alas..the stylist at The Hair Shop cajoled "no cut" as well..i guess might as well just leave them..and just straighten the hair for a change.
End result...fantastic. Felt refreshed. Looking fwd to a brand new year. I'm excited.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Week-full of activities
Indeed, the week ended well, very well. The company trip to bintan was fantastic. Spent some good time with evan, the girl talk and lazing by the beach under the brolly, sipping our cocktails, with ipods plugged on....total bliss. The cocktail party at the bar was the main highlight for the trip. Lil tots with their wrists adorned with fluroscent light stick bangles, whilst the adults had a pretty blinking star hung down the neck. Lucky draws, christmas carols and photo taking made the hr and half fly past real quick.
Drinks drinks and more drinks...alcohol rather. the bosses drank non stop..the guys had a swimming competition in the pool. Alicia and myself became victims...had to go for 2 laps of swim in my sundress!?! gosh...
the uniform dress up party was great FUN! thanks much evan babe!
Indeed, the week ended well, very well. The company trip to bintan was fantastic. Spent some good time with evan, the girl talk and lazing by the beach under the brolly, sipping our cocktails, with ipods plugged on....total bliss. The cocktail party at the bar was the main highlight for the trip. Lil tots with their wrists adorned with fluroscent light stick bangles, whilst the adults had a pretty blinking star hung down the neck. Lucky draws, christmas carols and photo taking made the hr and half fly past real quick.
Drinks drinks and more drinks...alcohol rather. the bosses drank non stop..the guys had a swimming competition in the pool. Alicia and myself became victims...had to go for 2 laps of swim in my sundress!?! gosh...
the uniform dress up party was great FUN! thanks much evan babe!
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Run run run.....
Did the stanchart marathon this year without training. it was as good as courting my own death. and needless to say...it certainly did. the run brought back rather interesting memories and a brand new experience ths year. my first time running as a non participant. the route was pretty much the same as the previous years..yea...during my more fit days. haven ran anything beyond 10km this year.....today's attempt is very much the first for the year.
was rather reluctant on the run initially...but after some thoughts...decided to end the year with a finale..quite cliche..but true. a rather physical and mental enduring activity. there were throngs of participants for the race. quite interesting to know how singaporeans take time off on a sunday morning for this activity.
kinda strange...but the excitement and adrenalin which i had in previous years seem to have dwindled this year. the race was not exactly inspiring..somehw..i think i would have preferred a triathlon to a marathon now. running the 42km seems a little mundane. weather today was nt at all kind. the scorching heat started at about 9ish...yet another experience which i've not gotten for a while. running in the early mornings and evenings is so much more enjoyable.
post run lunch was banana, papaya and some cakes from da paolo gastronomia...yum......
another excuse to indulge in desserts since a decent bit of calories was burnt at the run. hehz..
Did the stanchart marathon this year without training. it was as good as courting my own death. and needless to say...it certainly did. the run brought back rather interesting memories and a brand new experience ths year. my first time running as a non participant. the route was pretty much the same as the previous years..yea...during my more fit days. haven ran anything beyond 10km this year.....today's attempt is very much the first for the year.
was rather reluctant on the run initially...but after some thoughts...decided to end the year with a finale..quite cliche..but true. a rather physical and mental enduring activity. there were throngs of participants for the race. quite interesting to know how singaporeans take time off on a sunday morning for this activity.
kinda strange...but the excitement and adrenalin which i had in previous years seem to have dwindled this year. the race was not exactly inspiring..somehw..i think i would have preferred a triathlon to a marathon now. running the 42km seems a little mundane. weather today was nt at all kind. the scorching heat started at about 9ish...yet another experience which i've not gotten for a while. running in the early mornings and evenings is so much more enjoyable.
post run lunch was banana, papaya and some cakes from da paolo gastronomia...yum......
another excuse to indulge in desserts since a decent bit of calories was burnt at the run. hehz..
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Fulfilling Saturday..
The much postponed revision session got back on track today. Grabbed the muffin meal from macs before heading to school. Miss the egg mcmuffin. geez...can't imagine hw unhealty it is..the readings start off at a decent pace. but somewhat plateau by 4.30pm. Guess it was a hint that things are quite filled to the brim. Met joe to buy alicia's bday pressie. Settled on an eyeshadow palette and lip gloss from chanel. I love the lipgloss....brilliant xmas collection.
Dinner was at Corduroy and Finch, 6th avenue. Tapas was great, except that it could have been better, with a teeny weeny bit less olive oil. Alicia had a great time. Happy birthday gal! Thanks for inviting to dinner
The much postponed revision session got back on track today. Grabbed the muffin meal from macs before heading to school. Miss the egg mcmuffin. geez...can't imagine hw unhealty it is..the readings start off at a decent pace. but somewhat plateau by 4.30pm. Guess it was a hint that things are quite filled to the brim. Met joe to buy alicia's bday pressie. Settled on an eyeshadow palette and lip gloss from chanel. I love the lipgloss....brilliant xmas collection.
Dinner was at Corduroy and Finch, 6th avenue. Tapas was great, except that it could have been better, with a teeny weeny bit less olive oil. Alicia had a great time. Happy birthday gal! Thanks for inviting to dinner
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Home sweet Home
After a week's clandestine affair with tokyo, i'm finally back home. The seminar was great..needless to say getting on a flight there with more leg room, larger cushy seats and supposedly better inflight dining (i guess the starters were more decent..mains were nt that great..alright shan't be picky) Did not get to zzzz well for the outbound flight..at least the excitement helped sustained my entire sunday for some sightseeing.
Missed several sightseeing spots last dec when i was there with an ex lover. decided that this trip gonna be a good oppty for me to finish them. The boss dropped me at the Meiji shrine entrance before he heads to shinjuku for his shopping.. so yea, first stop on a sunday morning was Meiji shrine. The walk through the mini forest was very tranquil. Chanced upon a traditional japanese wedding procession..lovely. Its amazing to learn that the country still values tradition so strongly...made me wonder if traditions back home are that highly regarded. hmmm....
anyhow..next stop..harajuku..caught a few sights of the teens dressed up like japanese animae characters. And of cos..some shopping for me. Managed a pair of purple/brown booties :P i love them! the crepes stall at almost every corner of harajuku was shouting out at me..yea..i had to succumb to temptation. got my very own strawberry ice cream crepe for lunch. eeek eek...sinful..gosh the whip cream was just overflowing..............
had to head back to kayabacho (where the hotel was) to drop some stuffs...way too many things to carry. dropped the booties, fancl cleanser and some other barang before heading out for an onsen treat! missed the oedo onsen the last time as well...although hakone made up for it..still...i had to visit it! haaha..
dinner appt with tricia was set at 6.30pm...that left me with about 2.5hrs to head to and fro the onsen. hmm ok imagine the distance from orchard to nus and back to cityhall for dinner. yea i was that crazy. zipping about with a one day open train pass on the subway.
the entire experience was great. lovely weather, beautiful sunset at odaiba and some quiet time to myself....
After a week's clandestine affair with tokyo, i'm finally back home. The seminar was great..needless to say getting on a flight there with more leg room, larger cushy seats and supposedly better inflight dining (i guess the starters were more decent..mains were nt that great..alright shan't be picky) Did not get to zzzz well for the outbound flight..at least the excitement helped sustained my entire sunday for some sightseeing.
Missed several sightseeing spots last dec when i was there with an ex lover. decided that this trip gonna be a good oppty for me to finish them. The boss dropped me at the Meiji shrine entrance before he heads to shinjuku for his shopping.. so yea, first stop on a sunday morning was Meiji shrine. The walk through the mini forest was very tranquil. Chanced upon a traditional japanese wedding procession..lovely. Its amazing to learn that the country still values tradition so strongly...made me wonder if traditions back home are that highly regarded. hmmm....
anyhow..next stop..harajuku..caught a few sights of the teens dressed up like japanese animae characters. And of cos..some shopping for me. Managed a pair of purple/brown booties :P i love them! the crepes stall at almost every corner of harajuku was shouting out at me..yea..i had to succumb to temptation. got my very own strawberry ice cream crepe for lunch. eeek eek...sinful..gosh the whip cream was just overflowing..............
had to head back to kayabacho (where the hotel was) to drop some stuffs...way too many things to carry. dropped the booties, fancl cleanser and some other barang before heading out for an onsen treat! missed the oedo onsen the last time as well...although hakone made up for it..still...i had to visit it! haaha..
dinner appt with tricia was set at 6.30pm...that left me with about 2.5hrs to head to and fro the onsen. hmm ok imagine the distance from orchard to nus and back to cityhall for dinner. yea i was that crazy. zipping about with a one day open train pass on the subway.
the entire experience was great. lovely weather, beautiful sunset at odaiba and some quiet time to myself....
Thursday, November 01, 2007
48hours later....
I'll be waiting at the departure gate for the tky bound flight. the boots, warm clothing, toiletries and everything else is still residing at their usual kept compartments. alright i'm procrastinating the packup. promise to finish up the packing 8 hrs before flight. that's the target.
my 2nd trip there..looking fwd to it. 11 mths ago was the maiden trip. A trip of a different purpose. Doubt i'll get alot of RnR time during this trip...but sure am looking fwd to the places i missed the previous time. have to get the counterparts some bah-kua aka pork jerky, some bengawan solo pineapple tarts and all....
got to get back to the books.......i am so behind time.....eeek
I'll be waiting at the departure gate for the tky bound flight. the boots, warm clothing, toiletries and everything else is still residing at their usual kept compartments. alright i'm procrastinating the packup. promise to finish up the packing 8 hrs before flight. that's the target.
my 2nd trip there..looking fwd to it. 11 mths ago was the maiden trip. A trip of a different purpose. Doubt i'll get alot of RnR time during this trip...but sure am looking fwd to the places i missed the previous time. have to get the counterparts some bah-kua aka pork jerky, some bengawan solo pineapple tarts and all....
got to get back to the books.......i am so behind time.....eeek
Sunday, October 28, 2007
-Flows-
The thought bubbles are not flowing as much as they used to, at least for blogging. The week ended pretty decent. Highlight of the week was a jogging session with jeff and alvin. They almost killed me with their flamboyant running attire- think bright green, yellow and red. Commented about alvin's attire and jeff mentioned that his is gonna be a head turner. Yes he did prove me so, right after we got changed at the gym. Weather was fantastic on wednesday evening. Perfect for an evening run by the bay. The running session became the chat topic the following day.."we should do more running", "certainly! i need to get my running regime back on track"
Dessert Indulgence on friday evening after the tutorial session...i do have a weakness for them. drats...+600 calories to burn. gym on saturday was a teeny bit of comfort at least..just one more week before the flight out to tokyo! i think i need a nice warm jacket for this trip.
shopping time!
The thought bubbles are not flowing as much as they used to, at least for blogging. The week ended pretty decent. Highlight of the week was a jogging session with jeff and alvin. They almost killed me with their flamboyant running attire- think bright green, yellow and red. Commented about alvin's attire and jeff mentioned that his is gonna be a head turner. Yes he did prove me so, right after we got changed at the gym. Weather was fantastic on wednesday evening. Perfect for an evening run by the bay. The running session became the chat topic the following day.."we should do more running", "certainly! i need to get my running regime back on track"
Dessert Indulgence on friday evening after the tutorial session...i do have a weakness for them. drats...+600 calories to burn. gym on saturday was a teeny bit of comfort at least..just one more week before the flight out to tokyo! i think i need a nice warm jacket for this trip.
shopping time!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Never too much...
Felt great after a week of regular exercise regime. Seems like i'm back on track to getting my strength and stamina. Maybe its psychological..but i do feel very much refreshed at work today.
Finally got the "curve jargon" right today. spent much time reading and drawing yield curves. Ee-pin's Fabozzi Book for Bond analysis came in really handy. am so tempted to duplicate a copy of it hehe.. ok you're not reading this...
hmm contemplated for a while about the hair. very tempted to snip the locks. alas..decided to keep them and get the soft curls in place once more.
Felt great after a week of regular exercise regime. Seems like i'm back on track to getting my strength and stamina. Maybe its psychological..but i do feel very much refreshed at work today.
Finally got the "curve jargon" right today. spent much time reading and drawing yield curves. Ee-pin's Fabozzi Book for Bond analysis came in really handy. am so tempted to duplicate a copy of it hehe.. ok you're not reading this...
hmm contemplated for a while about the hair. very tempted to snip the locks. alas..decided to keep them and get the soft curls in place once more.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
**Snail mail vs Email**
The advent of technology transformed the nature of mails. From snail mails to emails to sms to msn to berry msgs. And indeed, i went through the entire cycle of this transformation. Leo's email came as a nice surprise from far away boston. Brought back nice memories of how we started the mode of communication via snail mails! yea the times where one scurry to queue for stamps at the postal office, to slotting coins at the SAM machine for sticker like stamps. And waiting patiently for the letters to be sent and replied by the recipient. Reading hand written letters has always been a joy. Still is. It must have been 10 years since we first exchanged those letters. the dusty letter sets still sit in the box. maybe its time to pen another letter.
Its fascinating to know how that child like behaviour of letter writing is still in me. never a fan of emails..guess we all have to succumb to that in recent times. its like a form of documentation! gosh, all the "promises" made about work deadlines and agreements are documented on these horrid electronic mails.
Let me write a letter on a slow saturday
The advent of technology transformed the nature of mails. From snail mails to emails to sms to msn to berry msgs. And indeed, i went through the entire cycle of this transformation. Leo's email came as a nice surprise from far away boston. Brought back nice memories of how we started the mode of communication via snail mails! yea the times where one scurry to queue for stamps at the postal office, to slotting coins at the SAM machine for sticker like stamps. And waiting patiently for the letters to be sent and replied by the recipient. Reading hand written letters has always been a joy. Still is. It must have been 10 years since we first exchanged those letters. the dusty letter sets still sit in the box. maybe its time to pen another letter.
Its fascinating to know how that child like behaviour of letter writing is still in me. never a fan of emails..guess we all have to succumb to that in recent times. its like a form of documentation! gosh, all the "promises" made about work deadlines and agreements are documented on these horrid electronic mails.
Let me write a letter on a slow saturday
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
**Flamenco**
Caught my very first flamenco performance today at the Dans Festival. Splendid. Kudos to Nic who recommended the performance- Seville. The turnout was nt bad at all. Seems like performing arts is taking its place here in singapore. Hmm are we turning cosmopolitan?
Seville somehow reminded me of my dance performance days. Gruelling weekends of practise and all. but it was great fun.
The exam grades are out. didn't do fantastically well. average perhaps. never a fan of accounting..keke..phew good thing i cleared that paper
Caught my very first flamenco performance today at the Dans Festival. Splendid. Kudos to Nic who recommended the performance- Seville. The turnout was nt bad at all. Seems like performing arts is taking its place here in singapore. Hmm are we turning cosmopolitan?
Seville somehow reminded me of my dance performance days. Gruelling weekends of practise and all. but it was great fun.
The exam grades are out. didn't do fantastically well. average perhaps. never a fan of accounting..keke..phew good thing i cleared that paper
Sunday, October 14, 2007
***Current Affairs***
The 3 day intensive was fantastic. Nt sure how the new lecturer fare up to the previous. I certainly enjoyed his lessons. Very relevant illustrations and discussion on current affairs. I'm beginning to like economics.
Another weekend flew by. At least i get 3 wks of rest before the next intensive. Time to do some baking with the gals. Mebbe i shld try an apple crumble and something savoury...hmmm any suggestions?
The 3 day intensive was fantastic. Nt sure how the new lecturer fare up to the previous. I certainly enjoyed his lessons. Very relevant illustrations and discussion on current affairs. I'm beginning to like economics.
Another weekend flew by. At least i get 3 wks of rest before the next intensive. Time to do some baking with the gals. Mebbe i shld try an apple crumble and something savoury...hmmm any suggestions?
Saturday, October 13, 2007
**reminiscence**
the chat was good. it was a great feeling of familiarity, comfort and openess. in a way i kinda miss it. it was such a long time ago when it was ironed out. the same topic got brought up. you know what i wish for. am glad tht the pointers helped in some way or another. am sure all will be paved well.
the chat was good. it was a great feeling of familiarity, comfort and openess. in a way i kinda miss it. it was such a long time ago when it was ironed out. the same topic got brought up. you know what i wish for. am glad tht the pointers helped in some way or another. am sure all will be paved well.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
**catch up**
i do have alot to catch up on this personal ramble space. was told by another mate that i blog in a cryptic manner.hmm..mebbe i do? the term 3 exams ended about 3 weeks back. after which was a series of non stop fun with the girls and catching up with all the mates who always go on temporary cold storage when lectures run full speed. sorry mates, i'm trying to make up for it.
celine, jeff and jason dropped by sp for their long weekend. it was great seeing them once more. esp with the trio gathering again, doing ditsy girly stuff. heee u girls know who you are. jeff and his pepper crab cravings, jason and his desserts. total bliss to be back with the mates once more.
bkk was next in line after which. my 2nd trip up to tom yam land. quite a different experience this time round. the place seemed familiar. the various shopping arenas reminded me of the "yaya" trip. amy and i fooling ard in the belt shop, aug and his shirt making session and yang with his walkie talkie. the train ride to huahin was interesting. din noe food is served at the 2nd class carriage?! i was impressed! casa del mare - the lil boutique resort was homely. am glad much rest was taken. dropped by bed supper club as well in bkk city. hmm din think too highly of it. somehow i'd tot the cannery in sp is way better. guess it was an interesting experience.
24hrs later and term 4 begins. am really looking fwd to it.
i do have alot to catch up on this personal ramble space. was told by another mate that i blog in a cryptic manner.hmm..mebbe i do? the term 3 exams ended about 3 weeks back. after which was a series of non stop fun with the girls and catching up with all the mates who always go on temporary cold storage when lectures run full speed. sorry mates, i'm trying to make up for it.
celine, jeff and jason dropped by sp for their long weekend. it was great seeing them once more. esp with the trio gathering again, doing ditsy girly stuff. heee u girls know who you are. jeff and his pepper crab cravings, jason and his desserts. total bliss to be back with the mates once more.
bkk was next in line after which. my 2nd trip up to tom yam land. quite a different experience this time round. the place seemed familiar. the various shopping arenas reminded me of the "yaya" trip. amy and i fooling ard in the belt shop, aug and his shirt making session and yang with his walkie talkie. the train ride to huahin was interesting. din noe food is served at the 2nd class carriage?! i was impressed! casa del mare - the lil boutique resort was homely. am glad much rest was taken. dropped by bed supper club as well in bkk city. hmm din think too highly of it. somehow i'd tot the cannery in sp is way better. guess it was an interesting experience.
24hrs later and term 4 begins. am really looking fwd to it.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
-Round and round-
Got a lil lost with directions whilst driving back from harbourfront. Somehow, i enjoyed the feeling of being a lost and driving abt to scout for the correct route home. the trip back was surreal..trying to seek a right way home.
celine, jason and jeff arrived one day after another. wonderful to have all of them back in sp for a gathering. the bunk in session with the girls was great. chatting and sharing... not forgetting a simple saturday afternoon by the beach and slurping alaskan pie from island creamery.
the second session of exams ended last sunday. phew. and now....we're gonna start the ball rolling once more for term 4. the econs text looks horribly thick. gosh...
Got a lil lost with directions whilst driving back from harbourfront. Somehow, i enjoyed the feeling of being a lost and driving abt to scout for the correct route home. the trip back was surreal..trying to seek a right way home.
celine, jason and jeff arrived one day after another. wonderful to have all of them back in sp for a gathering. the bunk in session with the girls was great. chatting and sharing... not forgetting a simple saturday afternoon by the beach and slurping alaskan pie from island creamery.
the second session of exams ended last sunday. phew. and now....we're gonna start the ball rolling once more for term 4. the econs text looks horribly thick. gosh...
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
-Change-
And i thought that it was a change for the better. Not necessarily i guess in this case. The boss made an announcement on the transfer. I was well prepared for the news 2 days ago. Yet the atmosphere was different today when he spoke. He tried to hide the emotions. Was lost for words. The predecessor might be a tough nut to crack. might be too soon to tell in fact. am just keeping the fingers crossed. Looks like i have to garner more positivity. Wish him well and am sure it'll be good a couple of years down the road.
Have to adopt the change
And i thought that it was a change for the better. Not necessarily i guess in this case. The boss made an announcement on the transfer. I was well prepared for the news 2 days ago. Yet the atmosphere was different today when he spoke. He tried to hide the emotions. Was lost for words. The predecessor might be a tough nut to crack. might be too soon to tell in fact. am just keeping the fingers crossed. Looks like i have to garner more positivity. Wish him well and am sure it'll be good a couple of years down the road.
Have to adopt the change
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
-Exam woes-
alright just looking to the end of this term. cant wait for the final paper to end. somehow, this term seemed so unbearable. reckoned that it could be the modules. accounting was a killer. alright never a fan of it anyway. haha at least quants seem so much more manageable.
did not post an entry on the brunei trip. here goes...it was a virgin trip there. rather enjoyable with evangeline as well. the chit chat and stuff was good. glad that i found someone with the same tot freq. kinda rare now in the existing company. the other boss suggested a room upgrade for all of us. kudos to him. haha..eventually gotten a nice deluxe room to myself. the view could have been better if not for the ground level unit. shall keep my fingers crossed for the next visit during the puasa period.