It's end of training and start of my TOIL! Although my TOIL is only 2 days haha. But better than nothing. And I'm so looking forward to the Batam getaway from tomorrow till Sunday. It's me and py's 2nd year anniversary tmr, so it makes this getaway even more special for both of us. =) Cross my fingers and hope he likes what I have prepared for him.

There's lots of stuff I want to throw away in my room, but I don't know where to start from. This is so frustrating!!!! It sucks that my room has to contain not only my own things, but also some of my brother's and mother's stuff. This is a bad thing about having 5 people's things kept in 3 rooms. I can't throw away their old stuff without consulting them first. Sighz. HOnestly, I think even if I throw some of the things away without saying, they wouldn't even know coz they probably won't even think of looking for it anymore.

Time to figure out a way to rid the room of useless stuff!

Here I am blogging on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Meeting yannie later today cos he's helping out with some scoga event at NLB today.

I'm super happy coz it's training next week. I miss training! I want to experience the attending-lessons kind of feel again, simply coz I miss being a student. Although working brings in the doh, which I enjoy becoz I have more personal freedom to buy the things I like, and also contribute to the family income by giving my parents a portion of my income every month, sometimes I truly miss the flexibility and freedom that being a student gives you. As a student, you're only accountable to yourself. If you commit a mistake in your assignment, the only person affected is yourself ( unless if it is a group project). If you commit a mistake in the exams, the only person affected negatively is yourself. At work, if you make a mistake, you have to be accountable not only to yourself, but to your senior, your manager, and the partner(although not directly of course). Basically, this contributes to more stress at work. And then of course, your performance affects your chances of promotion, the amount of bonus given to you etc. There's so much more to consider when you come out to work.

So I guess everybody who has training next week will be super happy. Plus I hope they give lots of tea breaks haha. It will be a pain in the ass (literally) to have to sit for an entire day of lessons, from 845am to 630pm.

Cant wait to lay my hands on Rainie Yang's Whimsical World Collection CD+DVD set later, although I know it's gonna cost me about $50...but I guess its worth it coz there's 3 CDs inside in total plus a DVD, and all the songs inside are great. :)

Gonna say hello to a new member of my Ettusais skincare collection later too. Probably gonna buy the Version Up toner.

Yikes, gonna spend a lot again today. Help me!

It's been so long since I've blogged! Like almost 9 months? I suppose no one reads my blog anymore coz they would probably think I've given up on blogging, with the lack of updates ever since. If anyone does still visit my blog, do tag on my tagboard ! Haha.

The past few months of my job have been a good learning experience for me. I'm proud to say I have survived busy period, but I know that there's still worse to come as long as I stay in this industry, especially when you have reached a certain level. And I have also learned that there is no such thing as peak or non-peak. It really depends on the engagement that you have been assigned to, the people that you work with, and a myriad of other factors. I still don't know whether I will be able to cope until then, but I shall be strong and weather whatever storm that comes my way. To really survive,one really must be both mentally and physically strong.And colleagues matter a lot too. Fortunately, the colleagues I've met so far are nice people.

'Nuff said about work. My Taipei trip is fast approaching! 5 more days before I'm jetting off to immerse in tons of shopping, sight-seeing, hot spring and good food! Because of this, I am NOT going to have Monday blues tomorrow, because Monday means I'm one day closer to my holiday! Plus I'm going on leave on Friday already, which means it's a four-day week for me! Double hurray! I'm praying that this coming week is going to be as good as last week, then time's going to pass even more easily. :)

It's a public hol! But I didnt really sleep in. Kind of stupid right? Got up at 7am to have breakfast with my family (minus elder bro) at AMK hub. Yucks the coffee at the foodcourt sux. :S Damn bitter. Never gonna order that again. But the eggs were good (watery half-boiled...just the way I like it..:D) and the toast was good as well. Not bad considering that the set costs merely $1.50.

But anyway, I'm having muscle aches all over today! ARghx. Must be from the swimming yesterday. Luckily there's no need to work today. Can just slack around at home and let my aches subside. Omg I'm feeling so old. =_=. Originally wanted to hit the gym today for a workout as well, but am definitely NOT in the state to do so. I'm so not gonna aggravate my muscle aches. I so do not want to go for work tomorrow feeling as though I just went through a war. And I definitely wanna go Genting on Wednesday in 100% tip-top condition so I can enjoy myself to the max.

Oh well. Back to enjoying my korean drama.^_^

I'll be convocating today! :) Feeling super excited now coz it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Can't wait to get my degree certificate and transcript! Then I'll officially be an NTU graduate. :) Will be posting photos on my facebook after today. Do keep a lookout on my facebook for updates!

I feel so guilty today! Total damage on shopping : approximately $48. It's not really a lot by normal shopping spree standards, but I don't usually spend so much at one go on shopping, so I really felt the pinch!! Plus I'm one who usually pays by cash and not debit/credit card, so it's not surprising for me to feel that way, especially since I didn't bring that much cash in my wallet. Bought a pair of low heels from Mondo's for around $20, and 2 cardigans from Viola at Fareast Plaza for around $28. Originally wanted to buy the Precious Mineral BB Cream from Etude House as well, but I didn't have enough cash in my wallet after that! Arghx. Oh well. I shall wait till I get my first pay from Recruit Express! Which should come in by Tuesday. But well..the BB cream can wait I guess since it's not a necessity.

Had dinner at New York New York's Deli at Centrepoint's. The food was not bad! It's slightly less than $10 for a set meal which comprise a dish and a drink. I had the spicy chicken curry with coleslaw and rice, and a coffee to go along with it. Dar ate the chicken chop with black pepper spaghetti with ice lemon tea. It was pretty filling! I guess it was a blessing in disguise that we didn't have our dinner at Quinosub (or whatever, not very sure how it's spelt) because it's $6 FOR ONE SANDWICH and Dar said it wouldnt be that filling. Originally we had planned to have our dinner there but he forgot to bring out the discount coupons coz he was in a rush to leave home. Since it's supposedly similar to subway, no loss that I didnt get to try it today I guess. Orchard Central will always be there for me to visit again. Haha. :)

I am blogging at work now..haha..oops. =x It's friday! And I'm less busy today compared to the last few days. But will be having 2 meetings later from 2pm to 4pm.
Can't wait to go shopping later coz I really need a new pair of flats and also a pair of dressy heels. And tmr gonna try the new fast food restaurant at Orchard Central :). Feel like going to Etude House to take a look at their range of BB creams as well. Can see my money flying away already. Oops. Oh well.
Weekend, here I come!

been working at iora's main office for the past 3 weeks. The first week was the most exhausting for me because I wasn't used to working from 9am in the morning to 7plus in the evening and having to take bus AND mrt back home after that, but after 3 weeks there I'm more or less getting used to it. Although of course I still do feel tired everyday after work. But it's getting better week by week. And I got my first paycheck frm them this week! Yay =). Tomorrow would be the start of my 4th week of work. The stuff I do can be kind of mind-numbing sometimes but I seriously do not mind considering that I'm not paid that much also. I wouldnt be too happy to do too difficult stuff. :X Haha.

but in any case, can't wait for the end of the working week also, so I can make my peanut butter cake =).

SHINee – Stand By Me


Stand by me 날 바라봐줘

Stand by me nal ba-ra-bwa-jweo

아직 사랑을 모르지만

A-jik sa-rang-eul mo-reu-ji-man

Stand by me 날 지켜봐줘

Stand by me nal ji-k’yeo-bwa-jeo

아직 사랑에 서툴지만

A-jik sa-rang-e seo-t’ul-ji-man

너를 볼수록 기분이 좋아져

Neo-reul bol-su-rok gi-bun-i joh-a-jyeo

나도 몰래 노래를 불러

Na-do mol-rae no-rae-reul bul-reo

한 송이 장미를 사고 싶어진

Han song-i jang-mi-reul sa-go si-p’eo-jin

이런 내 모습 신기한데

I-reon nae mo-seub shin-gi-han-de



내 마음이 너에게 닿는듯해

Nae ma-eum-i neo-e-ge dah-neun-deut-hae

이 세상이 아름다워

I se-sang-i a-reum-da-weo

이런 설레임을 너도 느낀다면

I-reon seol-le-im-eul neo-do neu-ggin-da-myeon

부디 조금만 기다려줘

Bu-deo jo-geum-man gi-da-ryeo-jweo



Together make it love

Forever make it your smile

너의 환한 미소 가득히

Neo-eui hwan-han mi-so ga-deuk-hi

Together make it love

Forever make it your smile

이제 내손을 내손을 잡아

I-je nae-son-eul nae-son-eul ja-ba



Stand by me 나를 바라봐줘

Stand by me na-reul ba-ra-bwa-jweo

아직 사랑을 모르지만

A-jik sa-rang-eul mo-reum-ji-man

Stand by me 나를 지켜봐줘

Stand by me na-reul ji-k’yeo-bwa-jweo

아직 사랑에 서툰것 같아

A-jik sa-rang-e seo-t’un-jeot ga-t’a



너를 알수록 가슴이 떨려와

Neo-reul al-su-rok ga-seum-i ddeol-ryeo-wa

나는 그저 웃고만 있어

Na-neun geu-jeo ut-go-man i-sseo

너에게 살며시 키스 해볼까

Neo-e-ge sal-myeo-shi k’i-seu hae-bul-gga

조금 니 맘에 다가설까

Jo-geum ni mam-e da-ga-seol-gga



내 마음이 어쩌면 사랑일까

Nae-ma-eum-i eo-jjeo-myeon sa-rang-il-gga

난 아직은 수줍은데

Nan a-jik-eun su-jub-eun-de

아직 한걸음도 다가서지 못한

A-jik han-geol-eum-do da-ga-seo-ji mot-han

나의 사랑을 기다려줘

Na-eui sa-rang-eul gi da-ryeo-jweo

So much has happened since the last time I've blogged!
Gone for my grad trip to taiwan and hk and my relaxing escapade to bintan. :) Right now, I'm currently searching for a temp job. I need a temp job!! My bank account is at an all-time low now. Hope my interview for the temp job goes well tomorrow.
Serious stuff aside, I went shopping yesterday and managed to get 2 pairs of fabulous office heels! Planning to keep them for wear after I start my first job. Haha.

"Monday to Thursday" heels from Heatwave:



"Casual Friday" heels from DMK:



Total damage: $65.80

The heels are so pretty right? =)

Kind of heartpain, but well, it's a need not a want! So it's money well-spent. Haha. I need those office heels for work anyway.