Nervous!!!

Hello!!!

I can't sleeeeeep!!!! Feeling very nervous abt the wedding photoshoot that is going take place in 9 hours' time!!! Max just told me that he is feeling v stressed and is worried that he forgets to bring sth for the photoshoot. I think he is quite kiasu and maybe overprepared... extra this and extra that =P

Anyway, i had a great time w my galfrens today! The nail therapy was relaxing! Will post up the pics soon! Gotta edit some of them =)

Collect my new glasses! Happy! Here is how it looks like! Black frame w some pink stripes. I think I look studious and nerdy with this =P

No Monday Blues

ALOHA!

No Monday Blues for Jac today! Viola! It feels really good!

I am FINALLY on leave from work!!! Have been taking a day or two here and there, but how can that compare to the week long leave this time round? I am taking advantage of the long Christmas and New Year weekend and will be on leave during 28-30 Dec and then 4-5 Jan! Back to office only on 6 Jan! Feels good!!! Other than clearing some work yest fm 11pm-3am and working on Xmas+New Year Eve, I shall work towards to a good break this week! =)

Many ppl asked me what I would be doing while on leave. Travelling? Nope for this year again. Plan to use this break mostly to catch up w family, friends, rest and also for my wedding prep stuffs. I think we are trailing behind in some of the wedding prep, and I'm getting quite tired of telling ppl "details akan datang" =P We went for trial make-up on Boxing Day. Will be going for "experimental" photoshoot today (28 Dec). We have engaged Jon Wong for this, thanks to him for availing time fm is bz schedule. I hope we would have a great time. Will be going to do nails with my "sisters" on 29 Dec. *Grins* Thanks to Cel for recommendation and also the gals who are willing to come along. Hope we have a RARA good time =) The actual wedding photoshoot is on 30 Dec. This is covered by our Bridal studio package. I'm feeling kinda nervous abt it, while Max simply asks me to relax and "be natural" =P Other than all these, I hope we can sit down and tie down on more details. We need to move on from the brainstorm phase to firming up further details, such as the theme for the actual day wedding, service order for the marriage solemnisation, type of live music and songs, etc... and other logistics. Also need to settle some furniture which will be coming on 2 Jan. Ahem... need to pack the room and do some painting. *FAINTS* AHHHH... feels like a lot to do just as I am typing these out. Praying for God to see us thru all these preparation as part of our journey together. And I pray that we will exercise patience and understanding towards each other, esp with we engage in "lively discussions" and decision making =P

Alritey, need to go off soon for the "experimental" photoshoot liao! Thank God that we have got the car these few days. It seems really coincidental, as Max's folks are out of town!

Till then, hope to update soon!

+jac

Blessed Christmas!!!

Dear all!

Wishing you a Blessed Christmas filled with God's love!

These songs are my all-time favourite. I wished that I don't have to wait till Christmas to sing them! =)

O Holy Night

Emmanuel Has Come

Click here and select song 8 Emmanuel Has Come. Here's the closest possible I can find so far.

Christmas this year has been meaningful and refreshing to me so far.

Do have yourself a jolly good time too!

Once again, Blessed Merry Christmas!

+jac

Thank God

Hello there!

I was applied leave on 18 Dec. It was a Friday and I wanted to give myself a long weekend "treat". Haha! Little did I expect that it was one of the BESTEST long weekend I had this year. I don't know if this sounds pathetic or not. But, I don't mind being honest with you all. Anyway, I had lotsa SLEEP + RETAIL therapy!!! I'm pretty sure you know how impt sleep is to me and how cranky I could get when I lack sleep (quality sleep, indeed). As for retail therapy, I "stomped" the malls for X'mas prezzies. Have tried my best to select the gifts wisely. I never like to simply grab something off the shelf for-the-sake of it. Anyway, I got Max the iPhone as X'mas prezzie. He has been eyeing the iphone for ages but have held back from buying. Now, the iphone shall be his new toy and "entertainment" and add to his collection of Apple products.



Over and above all the hibernation and retail therapy hype, I figured that I had a good "break" from work. On a typical weekend, I sometimes clear some work or else work is somewhat at-the-back of my mind. It felt like a huge difference for the long wkend that I just had! I am happy that I managed to set aside some time for reflection. A stock-take of the year had me re-counting the downs, heartaches, challenges, disappointments as well as the quick wins, victories, lessons received. All in all, I can only give thanks to God for watching over me thru the seasons.

As continuation from a recent entry, I mentioned that there was a pleasant surprise and promised to share more later on. Yup! Shall share the good news now. My bosses informed me that I have been promoted! It may seem that I have working (or slogging) hard for this. But honestly, I have set the record straight not to make a job promotion as a primary motivation to why I work hard. Indeed, this job promotion came as a surprise to me, as I did not approach my bosses about it and I am fully aware of the aplenty of capable people (and scholars) in my organisation. The job promotion take effect from 1 Dec 2010, and I will be expected to fulfil a bigger job role. Incidentally, my boss also got promoted and we are all very happy for him! (been bugging him for a treat!) Personally, I consider the promotion a career milestone and a privilege to contribute even more. It signifies that God has won and Satan has lost! There is victory, despite those who tried to stand in the way of my team or aren't exactly pleasant to us. God has opened the door with more opportunities for me to contribute. Haha, more opportunities would likely mean more hardwork+heartwork. I was also deeply reminded that God is faithful to those who desires to do things His way. There are just so many temptations to do otherwise. It has been almost 2 years since I have joined IE Singapore. If I'm asked to share my greatest lesson learnt, it has to be humility - knowing that I can only fulfil God's work thru His grace and providence. I'm not perfect and have shortcomings, and humility shall be an on-going lesson that I want to embrace thru my journey of life. Would like to take this chance to thank all my loved ones and my bunch of close friends (u should know who u are) for supporting and encouraging me thru my career endeavours. I am indeed grateful! =)

Alritey, I shall go off liao. Internet connection doesnt seem very stable tonight leh.
Till then.... Bye!!!!

+jac
Decided to give my cubicle a little X'mas decor =)

Sick Sigma

Hello!!!!

I have to take an exam on thursday and I am really freaking out! For the first and foremost reason, I don't like exams! For other reasons.... I have not started studying and don't have much time left, I have not taken an exam for years... etc.

Have started on Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course since a few months back. Actually I should be grateful that I have been nominated to go for this program fully sponsored by my org. There is usually a cohort of about 30 staff each year. (What is Lean Six Sigma?) Basically, Lean Six Sigma is modified from Six Sigma and comprise of tools, framework, methods to facilitate process improvements/management for the benefit of the intended customers. There are different levels of certification - Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt, etc, which I was told that is "useful" for the resume. For Green Belt, we have to go thru 8-day theory classes (have completed), apply the techniques on a project which is on-going, and pass an exam which I am FREAKING OUT abt now!!! It has been tough juggling my six sigma stuffs w my workload. Oh well... that's why I salute those who can juggle work+study!

Am glad that I met up w my gal frens just now for a quick dinner and to find out who we are playing secret santa to =P Though it was a short meet up, it was really nice and comfy being in the midst of familiar faces! Thanks gals =)

Alrite, back to my BIG BINDER containing all the six sigma notes! Oh Lord, please calm me down. In my weaknesses, I trust You will provide strength and patience. Thank You, Lord!

Till then!

+Jac

miserable

Hi hi!

The 3-day event that my team and I have been preparing for since Oct has ENDED today FINALLY! AT LAST - is what I can shout about! This is an annual event where the Snr Management will gather to review current year's performance and discuss what next year's strategies should be. KPIs, targets, over-achieved, under-achieved, .... etc, and I shall not flood this space with plenty of jargons.

I'm relief that the event is over, albeit some logistics hiccups that happened but yet not within our control. As I'm the OIC for this year's event, I feel a great sense of responsibility to effectively support my bosses in managing and coordinating this event from start to end. Last 2 weeks really reached the epitome of preparations and I felt as if I was going thru the most difficult "test" on my level of patience =P

Feeling very miserable now, cos I am feeling sick but yet not that sick. Hmm I assume you know what I mean. There seems to be this flu bug spreading amongst my team. Ppl are "taking turns" to fall sick. Sighs... and I have six sigma exam next week which I have yet to study!!!!!! I don't want to fail cos that means I have take re-exam! Another reason why I am feeling very miserable is bcos I am starting to feel very unprepared with my wedding matters, especially the upcoming photoshoot on 3o Dec!!!

SCREEEEAAAAAMMMMMMSSSSS!!!!! This is just a virtual scream... of cos cant compare to a real one at this hours (almost 2am!). URGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHG!!!!!

I still haven't shared a piece of good news that I mentioned about in a previous entry. By now, I consider the news as a miracle. More details... akan datang.

Goodnite friends :)

+jac