I thought I had been carefully monitoring my expenses after the Christmas splurge, but OMG FML!
I still have 3 days to go before my credit card cut-off. I can't wait for it to be the 20th of January already so I can escape the amount that's haunting me. And also because it will follow that the 24th is arriving and I can pay off my credit card and get back in the green.
I have to blame for the most part the Bangkok protests! Blame game! If there wasn't any uprising or as it turns out violence (as of today, there have been reported incidents of bombing aside from the peaceful rally and mobilizations), the trip would have pushed through and I won't be in the red! Then I wouldn't have had to hustle to get airplane tickets for me and my mom rebooked (or bought new ones) to Taiwan.
*sigh*
Oh well, I knew it could have ended up as such considering I've ended once before even in a deeper shade of red in terms of expenses (that time I think was over-the-holiday expenses and last minute booking of a trip to New Zealand last year). To offset the sudden dip in mood, I decided to inquire on the air miles I've accumulated since getting my ANZ last October and I was pleasantly surprised that I've earned 10,000 points/miles already. That means, I have 60,000 miles as of the moment and I can accumulate more and offset the cost of going to Europe/America on April (or maybe June so it doesn't feel like I'm debilitating myself financially!)
God! Please let time go faster and let it be the 20th already. I can't wait to put behind me the horror of expense.
3600+ SGD. About twice the norm. ARGH!
Boom. I'm broke. But, I'm happy. #ironic
It just occured to me, I only promised my mom Hotel costs as my sister would have shouldered my mom's air tickets. Haha, oh please mum! Can I get cash for Christmas? :)
And also on the happy news, my sister is finally pregnant and I'm going to have another niece!
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
CH165: Cruising
Cruising for information. Cruising on a yacht.
I find it weird that some people I know who I consider as friends are so intent on finding out about matters that are so readily available in the social media and this blog that I keep.
They go on to say: "I know something you're not telling". The tone used to fish for information. The fact of the matter is, I'm not stupid. Whatever it is you see in social media or written here are curated. The posts I create, the pictures I upload are all put out there with the intent to share my life. If I don't tell you anything personally, its because there's a boundary for privacy saved for family and super close friends. - But hey, I can understand the interest...I'm popular, I know hahaha jk.
Vicarious living has fine line between being satisfied with what's available and wanting to know more - borderline stalking. Although I appreciate the attention, I don't like people, you fishing for information. It's my life to live and love. You have yours, get moving.
Just to clarify:
1. The yacht cruise I went to after passing the certification was not paid by me, nor was it paid in celebration of my passing. It just so happened I passed on the day that a cruise was organized for a friend's birthday.
2. My plans to go to UK will be paid by myself. I don't have a benefactor to pay for my fare or provide my pocket money. I'm well able to provide and spend for myself. I've set aside a hefty amount for 2 weeks in the UK. Visa payments, British airways and Singapore airlines flight. All me...and well, a contract completion bonus.
So, there.
I find it weird that some people I know who I consider as friends are so intent on finding out about matters that are so readily available in the social media and this blog that I keep.
They go on to say: "I know something you're not telling". The tone used to fish for information. The fact of the matter is, I'm not stupid. Whatever it is you see in social media or written here are curated. The posts I create, the pictures I upload are all put out there with the intent to share my life. If I don't tell you anything personally, its because there's a boundary for privacy saved for family and super close friends. - But hey, I can understand the interest...I'm popular, I know hahaha jk.
Vicarious living has fine line between being satisfied with what's available and wanting to know more - borderline stalking. Although I appreciate the attention, I don't like people, you fishing for information. It's my life to live and love. You have yours, get moving.
Just to clarify:
1. The yacht cruise I went to after passing the certification was not paid by me, nor was it paid in celebration of my passing. It just so happened I passed on the day that a cruise was organized for a friend's birthday.
2. My plans to go to UK will be paid by myself. I don't have a benefactor to pay for my fare or provide my pocket money. I'm well able to provide and spend for myself. I've set aside a hefty amount for 2 weeks in the UK. Visa payments, British airways and Singapore airlines flight. All me...and well, a contract completion bonus.
So, there.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
CH99: Pits, Pressure and Limits
Pits
I wonder why the instructors we have for body combat shave their arm pits. I'm not sure for the rest of the Singaporean men, but I'm sure a lot shave theirs. During the class last night, I felt conscious that people may think I shave my pits - when really, they're just sparse to nothing because of genes. I think, the term for it is "smooth."
What are the pros and cons of having armpit hair anyway? Is there gender bias with pit hair?
Pressure
I've only been in the project for 3 months, yet just now, I was copied in an email putting my name as the owner for two project components closely integrated with SAP Solution Manager. And, I had my mouth agape as my pupils dilated before I snapped out of the shock.
The implications of your name being put into a RACI matrix is daunting. Well, for me - yes, considering that the other people in the list have been working on the project for over a year already. And I was under the impression that I was still pulling the rope from the far end. So, now I have to pull harder to catch up? And I have to coordinate so much more with the people who have been working on the two components far longer than I have.
I wonder why the instructors we have for body combat shave their arm pits. I'm not sure for the rest of the Singaporean men, but I'm sure a lot shave theirs. During the class last night, I felt conscious that people may think I shave my pits - when really, they're just sparse to nothing because of genes. I think, the term for it is "smooth."
What are the pros and cons of having armpit hair anyway? Is there gender bias with pit hair?
Pressure
I've only been in the project for 3 months, yet just now, I was copied in an email putting my name as the owner for two project components closely integrated with SAP Solution Manager. And, I had my mouth agape as my pupils dilated before I snapped out of the shock.
The implications of your name being put into a RACI matrix is daunting. Well, for me - yes, considering that the other people in the list have been working on the project for over a year already. And I was under the impression that I was still pulling the rope from the far end. So, now I have to pull harder to catch up? And I have to coordinate so much more with the people who have been working on the two components far longer than I have.
Friday, January 27, 2012
CH58: Mistaken
What started out as a (self) glorification (lol) on my efforts to lose weight turned nasty. Insulting.
Someone: Hey, how much do you charge for modeling assignments?
Me: (?) LOL. I'm not a model. Is this some kind of joke?
Someone: $500 SGD
Me: I'm sorry but I'm not PR or local and it's not within my employment pass to find another work.
Someone: blah blah blah (fishing for information)
Me: (this is dubious)
Someone: How about I pay you $600 SGD for sex?
Me: Excuse me?
Someone: $600 SGD
Me: I'm not a prostitute. Please.
Someone: Wasted. $600 SGD.
Me: (rolls eyes then exits)
#Boom.
Disgusting.
Do I look like a money boy? Fuck you.
Someone: Hey, how much do you charge for modeling assignments?
Me: (?) LOL. I'm not a model. Is this some kind of joke?
Someone: $500 SGD
Me: I'm sorry but I'm not PR or local and it's not within my employment pass to find another work.
Someone: blah blah blah (fishing for information)
Me: (this is dubious)
Someone: How about I pay you $600 SGD for sex?
Me: Excuse me?
Someone: $600 SGD
Me: I'm not a prostitute. Please.
Someone: Wasted. $600 SGD.
Me: (rolls eyes then exits)
#Boom.
Disgusting.
Do I look like a money boy? Fuck you.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
CH48: Missing the stress
Work rant:
I've been thinking about how stress-free my work is.
I tell my friends when they ask how I'm doing, and I tell them, I'm only exerting 10% or less of what I used to exert when I was working with IBM.
Well, it's not really fair to compare both considering that IBM was more of a support work with some projects and implementation works on the side; while here in Infineon, I'm more of internal focused more on Solution Manager.
I'm at the crossroad. The position I'm in would be a great position to be in if I was already thinking of settling down - and growing within the company. But, I'm not sure that's where I want to be in right now. The fixed work schedule is great to be honest. I get to swim, do the things I like doing. And there's not much 'work' excuse to say not to have fun.
But then again, is it right for me to be here right now? Or is it a matter of being too early?
Like I told my mom last night, I will have to think about it after I come back from NZ. After all, if I didnt move into the company, then I don't think I would have been allowed 18 days of vacation.
Yes, it might seem like I was only using the company to get what I want - but. hmmm.
To elaborate more on it - aside from not being stressed - I think that I'm not learning as much as I want to learn. It's more of my teammates learning from me. I wouldn't call it a parasitic relationship. They're great people to work with and I feel that I'm appreciated and I'm important to the team.
Although, what irks me is the fact that they are the "System Owners" of the SAP Solution Manager of the company - yet they have very little technical know-how on managing systems. They have almost no background prior to being system owners on how to handle and manage SAP systems. Solution Manager being a central aspect of the SAP landscape - well, it requires a degree of technicality in order to operate and maintain. Yes - that's where I came in.
But, sometimes - I feel like an actual consultant who is an "enabler" for the recognized system owners. So, yes, I feel like, they are getting all the spotlight etc. There was one instance where the sytem owner asked me to create some slides to update the colleagues in EU on the progress of our activities. I was under the assumption that I was the one who was going to present. But it turns out, he was planning on presenting it all along. He used the words I put in my slide. He used all my slides! During our meeting even - when he couldn't find the right phrase to use for his idea - he even asked me to help him come up with the right words to say?! Well, I opted not to. I just solved the issue he was having a hard time explaining.
So yes. right now, after I come back from NZ - my stand is pretty much 60-40 in favor of moving out. But, it's more of a matter of exploring other opportunities. It's like hook and bait. Just to see how much i can demand. I won't be jumping on any offer the instant they're offered. Job security wise - I'm secured here - unlike in IBM where there was a risk of being relieved given that the project was at an end.
Blah Blah
I've been thinking about how stress-free my work is.
I tell my friends when they ask how I'm doing, and I tell them, I'm only exerting 10% or less of what I used to exert when I was working with IBM.
Well, it's not really fair to compare both considering that IBM was more of a support work with some projects and implementation works on the side; while here in Infineon, I'm more of internal focused more on Solution Manager.
But then again, is it right for me to be here right now? Or is it a matter of being too early?
Like I told my mom last night, I will have to think about it after I come back from NZ. After all, if I didnt move into the company, then I don't think I would have been allowed 18 days of vacation.
Yes, it might seem like I was only using the company to get what I want - but. hmmm.
To elaborate more on it - aside from not being stressed - I think that I'm not learning as much as I want to learn. It's more of my teammates learning from me. I wouldn't call it a parasitic relationship. They're great people to work with and I feel that I'm appreciated and I'm important to the team.
Although, what irks me is the fact that they are the "System Owners" of the SAP Solution Manager of the company - yet they have very little technical know-how on managing systems. They have almost no background prior to being system owners on how to handle and manage SAP systems. Solution Manager being a central aspect of the SAP landscape - well, it requires a degree of technicality in order to operate and maintain. Yes - that's where I came in.
But, sometimes - I feel like an actual consultant who is an "enabler" for the recognized system owners. So, yes, I feel like, they are getting all the spotlight etc. There was one instance where the sytem owner asked me to create some slides to update the colleagues in EU on the progress of our activities. I was under the assumption that I was the one who was going to present. But it turns out, he was planning on presenting it all along. He used the words I put in my slide. He used all my slides! During our meeting even - when he couldn't find the right phrase to use for his idea - he even asked me to help him come up with the right words to say?! Well, I opted not to. I just solved the issue he was having a hard time explaining.
So yes. right now, after I come back from NZ - my stand is pretty much 60-40 in favor of moving out. But, it's more of a matter of exploring other opportunities. It's like hook and bait. Just to see how much i can demand. I won't be jumping on any offer the instant they're offered. Job security wise - I'm secured here - unlike in IBM where there was a risk of being relieved given that the project was at an end.
Blah Blah
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