Its Blogging time again!

 

Nothing much happened over the weekend, except that all the work I have done for AMP was "formatted" due to a faulty thumbdrive. Sigh. During that instance, I nearly pulled my hair out. And thanks but no thanks to the "helpful" friend of mine. Arghs, simply refused to elaborate on that!

 

The week was rather hectic, coupled with the fact that I was supposed to finish AMP's Q1 and Q2 financial statements and that work at APM wasnt at all smooth as the GM started to "target" me, and give me more and more "shit" to clear, just because the lady who went on maternity leave refuse to do it when she was around. Sigh. Can I say No? Difficult lor. I just do what I can. Nonetheless, these stress gave me another bout of chest spasms, which was really bad on Tuesday night. Sob. But after a night of Salonpas-ing my shoulders, and a full dose of muscle relaxant, I was feeling much better on Wednesday. Yah lor, was alone to deal with all these shit because dd is busy with his Interviews, school work, exercising, etc. Sigh. Where do I stand? Somtimes I DO wonder. Was kinda disappointed when dd didnt offer to help when I have to re-do the accounts, but anyway, I guess he has more than what he can handle on his plate as well? (I choose to think that way to make myself feel better) Cause I know how it feels when you have not enough time. Lucky mummy has been helping me a great deal during this time.

 

Weekend coming in 2 days. Gotta go back to AMP tmr evening to "present" the F/S to the bosses. So that means I am left with tonight to tie up the ends and ensure that everything that is supposed to be posted are in. Do not dare say its 100% accurate, but is quite confident that it is at least 95% there. Am proud. :)

 

Meetings after meeting in APM is making me feel so sleepy and bored. My lunch partner is on exam and study leave, that leaves only my boss and I for lunch. Quite boring. Sigh. Anyway just did a countdown, 31 more days to end of misery. And what makes me super pissed off is that I do not get a replacement off for Labour Day! And there is nothing I can do about it. What HR says counts. Sigh. What to do. Sway lor. Lucky the Vesak Day is on a Friday. If not will get "eaten" again!

 

Listened to Jay's new Hit on youtube few days back. Kinda feel for him. Hmmm, I sometimes also wish I can just fly to some place, and take a rest. Though I know what in few days time, my mind will drift back to home again. Hee.

 

Wasnt able to close any deals this month. First time I hit the ZERO in AIA. sobz. Sam encouraged me to follow up and bring in more in May instead. Well, hope so too! Meeting a client next week. Hope that I can close at least a PA.

 

Thats about it. Will plan a wonderful weekend with dd. (Hopefully!) We had a good one last sunday, and is still waiting for him to blog about it!

 

Till then.

Has been awhile since I last blogged, not because I am lazy, but I am simply damn busy like a BEEEEEEEEeeeeeee.

 

Have been rushing closing + ADM accounts, and at the same time, also need to start up on my "Revival" Plan soon! All these lining up of events are making me .... very .... STRESSED!!!

 

Anyway, attended AIA GALA dinner + awards night last friday. It was quite an eye-opener as we are able to match the names to faces on those TOP FSCs, TOP AMs, TOP DMs and of coz, we get a chance on the stage because we are the No.1 District in AIA! 3 Cheers for us!! The moment on Stage was a proud one (even though I admit I didnt contribute much to the results. Hahaha) Dinner was sucky coz the food was not tasty at all. Many were lukewarm or cold. And the serving of the drinks was like ??!!^&*. THough most of the time, we served each other with the bottles of red wine on the table. Haha. Managed to drink one red wine which is light and smooth, and yup, had a little drop too much coz the aftermath was sitting and stoning while the others take pictures! Kekeke. But was up and running in 20 mins and we were playing like crazy, taking photos like we will never have a chance anymore while the rest left after the event ended at around 11pm. Sam and the rest suggested St James to continue our "dancing frenzy" and off we went. It was only a 5 min ride to St James from RWS. BUT, St James dragonfly is damn packed lor. Sigh. Shouldnt have went because we hardly got any place to stand, not to say dance. Haha. And I was quite pissed off that one colleague was getting especially close (prob due to the alcohol) and I got Sam to get me out of the fix everytime that colleague make his "advances". haha.We went off at 2plus am, and reached home close to 3am. It was quite a fun and crazy night. Hah!

 

Saturday was spent rotting at home, and doing some work for ADM. Sent some files back and took some files back as well to complete some more work. Then sent boy boy to grooming, At night had a gathering with Bernice, Betsy and gang. And celebrated Bernice Bday before chionging to 10-dollar KTV again. Heheh. Ended another late night at 1plus am, and dd drove us home and we slept at 2am. What a hectic weekend!

 

Sunday went inspection, nothing much.

 

Monday went to sign the 2nd appt documents. The house is officially ours for now! But because we kind hearted let the ex-owners extend for 4 weeks. So we can only get our keys next month, Then we have to do the praying stuff already.

 

Tats about it for the past week.

Hope weekend comes sooner!

 

Yesterday's counselling session was about analysing my Total Behaviour.

It actually consists of 4 parts

 

1. Feelings

2. Physiology

3. Thoughts

4. Actions

 

According to Andy, Feelings and Physiology are 2 aspects which are not within our control. It is a reaction which is already "built-in" from our character. Like I was quoting an example when he asked me about something which triggers anxiety, I told him it was when I did an MRI scan way back in 2007. I was anxious (and scared) [Feelings] which make me burst into tears [Physiology], and I constantly worry if this machine will "saboh" me and cause me any pain or not [Thoughts] and in the end, I told the nurse I was too traumatised to continue with the scan [Actions]. He gave me an assignment before I see him 5 weeks later - to document down the moments when anxiety strikes me. He would want to tie these feelings to the underlying reasons what triggers my anxiety. Sounds very interesting because at least, I know what are the triggers, and I can counter them. (and not avoid them)

 

Tonight is the AIA Awards Nite, I am dressed in Full Black (as it is a black tie event) with a tailored silver vest for each and everyone of us in the District, courtesy of our DM. But sadly, I will not be able to meet my dd because he is too tired to wait for me to finish at the dinner to meet me. Sigh. And tomorrow he has classes, so meaning, I can only meet him in the evening. No choice lor, what to do.

 

Got a dilemma now. Obtained the reno quotation from my uncle's friend already. The difference is $2888. But one is a well known ID company, and the other is just a normal ID company. Of coz design wise, the well known ID has so far given us quite good vibes about them, and using interactive software to show us what would our future home look like before he starts the renovation. Wheares I dun think we will get that kinda service from the normal ID. Arghh. $3k for drafts and designs? I am not sure which to go for!

 

Nothing much to update already because work suxs. ADM accounts are also very messy. Haiz. But by hook or by crook must complete the Oct 2009 ones by saturday. Haiz. We shall see.

 

till then.

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Finally tomorrow is Friday again! However, gotta attend this AIA awards night tomorrow, and it is at Resorts World Ballroom! Woohoo. We will be one of the first to have our event held there. Hee. And its a black tie event. Meaning later I still have to go and find a shirt to go with the silver vest which our very generous DM has made for everyone. It's not from any cheapo tailor ok! Its from Joe Tailor (the very expensive tailor at Raffles Place). This is really a good keepsake in future!

 

Yesterday night was rather upsetting because we went to this "Tiao Dang" place to ask about reno for our new house, in hope of avoiding some taboo stuff to have a safe home. However, god told us that our house isnt really good to begin with, so instead of us being able to have a better home, now we will have to work towards making the house more condusive for staying. At least peaceful and ok. Sigh. A bit sad because I had hoped to be able to stay in that house for long due to the rising cost of property. Now it seems like after 5 years is up, we can try looking for alternatives. I was actually thinking, if things really aint good, we could actually try renting it out, and stay at a rented condo instead. Doesnt sound too bad right? But really have to work out the cost of doing that.

 

Missing dd very much as these few days he is having training with a UK colleague so most of the time is inconvenient for him to talk to me. But he also very "guo fen" lor, never even gave me an sms during lunch time or what. Hmmphz! Angry him. Anyway looking forward to spend time with him over the wkend, but he has classes, so thats another half a day gone. Sigh.

 

Hope can breeze through this assignment at APM because its really damn tiring having to hold 3 jobs, but I am already starting to neglect my AIA job. Haiz. Have recently sent in my resume to do customer service at Citi, haha. If I get in, then I can continue holding my 3 jobs (+Citi - APM)

 

We shall see how.

 

Till then

First Half of my Day was spent trying to beat the crowd and book Jay Jay's tickets for his World Tour 2010. Was successful of course, but couldnt went with my kakis cause the tickets left (by the time I can log in successfully) are only single seats. Nevertheless, better than nothing. (Later on, I also managed to get PS a single seat the next cluster to mine). Then after lunchtime, I went and log in again, but just like I expected, all seats were taken up. Left single seats for Cat 5. So knowing that some people will use this chance to earn monies instead, I logged in to ebay, and did a search. Saw this "bugger" practically selling the tickets like as though he has got a whole stack of it, of different categories, and the prices are ridiculous! At least twice the original price. (i.e. a pair of Cat 2 tickets selling for $1100) Crazy or what? Hate this people who tries to act smart and use Jay to make money. If you are not a fan, then F-off and stop hogging the sistic webby, making it difficult to genuine fans who want to get the tickets after waiting for so long. I hope no one buys the tickets from them, because it will only condone them to use this "black market" as a tool to make more monies. Morons!

 

I GOT A SEAT I GOT A SEAT !!!

 

JAY CHOU WORLD TOUR 2010

Arena 37, Row 8, Seat 5

 

YAYS!

Its an amazing and nice feeling to feel like you are falling in love all over again. 

 

Being able to spend quality time with your SO on a very much anticipated holiday is an extremely happy event for me, as it is not like we can go on a holiday as and when we like, or several times a year. The last time we went on a holiday was March 09, and it was a short trip to Sunway Lagoon.

 

When things which you have wished upon the stars come true, like for me, to play in snow, it is even more meaningful when you are doing it with your SO.

 

While on holiday, you can slow down your pace, enjoy a cuppa drink in a cafe without having to worry about what chores you have not done. Even when there are no conversation going on, you will still feel a tinge of warmness in your heart, just by looking at each other having their drink, munching on that particular waffle with maple syrup. These are the things we miss in Singapore, didnt we?

 

Simple joy can include eating Kimchi Instant Ramen in the hotel with your SO, walking hand in hand enjoying the scenaries, and breathing in the fresh cold air in an Island full of Love, putting on gloves for each other at the hotel lobby, wrapping a shawl around the neck of your SO, sharing a tumbler of warm water in the cold weather and much much more .....

 

Missed the times.

 

Yearn for Simple Joy.

 

Day Three:

 

Rise and Shine at 5.30am. Not supposed to shampoo our hair, so only washed face and brushed teeth. Was instructed to wash up the previous nite. Haha. Anyway early in the morning so cold, i rather not get myself freezed. Proceeded to the Makeup artist room, and makeup starts. As my skin is still not used to the cold weather, it started peeling. :( Even ampoule also cant do the magic this time. Therefore I ended up with a "not-so-smooth" nose coz got peeling lor. But luckily in the pictures cant really see. Had this retro+cute hairstyle by my MUA. Dd thinks it looks nice, but I thot i look farnie in it. Haha. But mum also say it looks very good, the best among all my hairstyles. Oh well, maybe I am jsut not used to it. :) Makeup finished at 7.45am, went down to lobby for breakfast, and it was freezing !!!! It was then I heard from the other couples that it was snowing last night! Booo! I missed the snowing :(  sobz sobz. But then, what awaits me up in the mountain is even better! Hee. Grab a few bites of bread and ham and then off we went for the shoot. Needed to take a cable car up to the top of the mountain, and again, it was really cold !!! Heard that it was around 2 degrees celsius, and we had to walk up all the way to the tip and start photographing. Once started, still feel quite ok, as in, not that cold anymore. Lotsa tourists there. Finished at the mountain top, then we slowly made our way to the SNOW area. Some areas are not direct to the sunlight, so there are still at least a metre deep of snow which are not yet melted. There, dd and I took some shots which both of us like the most. We build snowman, played snowballs and lie on the snow. It was really blissful! And it is a scene I keep recalling in my mind. I just love snow so much!

 

It was slightly after noon that we decscended to the mountain foot and changed into the 2nd outfit. Had a quick lunch before I changed into my short designer black gown. The afternoon shoot was quite torturous, coz of the cold weather, and I have to bare my shoulders in the tube top gown. I wouldnt be surprised if the pictures turn out kinda "frozen-faced". Coz I was pratically shivering throughout the shoot. Dd was trying very hard to keep me warm by rubbing my shoulders constantly and hugging me from the wing direction. Hee. Feel so loved. There was this stream and some big rocks, we took the challenge of leaping on this rocks to get some really nice pictures taken. Hee. Afternoon shooting lasted another 2hrs+ and finally it was time for changing and dinner! Really hungry! Dinner was the same hot pot again! But this time, there is a fish which is supposed to be quite ex. After dinner, we proceeded to another hotel near Nami Island, coz thats where we will have our 2nd day shoot. Another 1 hr plus journey, and we are there! It was a lousy hotel. Enough said.

 

Day Four:

4.00am, Rise and Shine! Not exactly that the sun is shining, but no choice, today we are in Group A. So at around 6am, Makeup done, we went to have breakfast at the hotel cafe. This time, I ate more so that I will not feel so cold! Haha. I had close to 3 slices of bread, one hard boil egg, one bowl of mushroom soup! I didnt worry about not being able to fit into my gown later, coz I THOUGHT i would contract in the cooler weather. Haha. But I was so wrong!! Did have quite a hard time sitting in my wedding gown, coz it was really tight at the tummy.

 

Took a ferry over to Nami Island. ( PG was saying that we were so lucky to be in Group A this day, coz at Nami Island, pictures taken without tourist at the background is so diffcult! (If you have watch Winter Sonata, where Bae Yong Jun and Cui Zhi Yong posed at the row of trees, you would know what i mean) And we had lotsa pictures with "flawless" backgrounds. Scenary was once again, breathtaking! After the wedding gown shoot, we changed into the traditional Korean costume (the ones u see in Da Chang Jing), courtesy of Korean Toursim Board, and we took some shots with that. Lunch was not provided that day, and Dd went to get some noodles for me, while i transform into another outfit for the 2nd part of the shoot. By then, we were both happy that the tiring shoot is ending, but yet at the same time, starting to miss the fun part of the shoot. After i changed into my Evening gown, everyone was like "wow-ing" at my "overexposed" cleavage, and I was practically pushing my "meat" to the front so that there is a shape there! Hahaha. Everyone (the girls) who saw me do that was laughing and saying that its enough to make dd nose bleed. Kekekeke. Oh, btw, we did all our changing and makeup in the round Mongolian Huts (which you see in the dramas). Yet another new experience. Hee. Coz everything was overun, the 2nd shoot of the day was much shorter, around 1 hr, and then we rushed back to the hut to pack our stuff and rushed to take the Ferry back to Mainland, because we are going to Everland (one of the world's top 10 amusement park). Over there, it was a really rush thingy as well, coz we reached there very late, ard 7pm. And we have to leave by 8.30pm for our dinner. So no choice, coz everything was overun, we jsut had one rollercoaster ride, which i was coerced into taking it by dd, and e other couple. Then we went to the gift shops hoping to search for some fanciful stuff for elthea. But I wasnt really in the mood after the stupid ride. Arghhs. That ride made me skip my dinner, and feel so miserable until we reached the Hotel!

 

Gosh, this hotel is really posh, like Conrad! Hehe. But we didnt really have the mood to enjoy the room, coz i still have like close to S$300 worth of Korean Won sitting in my wristlet! I need to spend!! Haha. We happened to know from the frontdesk that DongDaeMung open 24 hrs, and without further ado, we cabbed down to the shopping heaven. Hee. More Faceshop, tights, and clothes for elthea. And reached hotel at 4am, did the remaining of packing, leaving only 2 hrs to nap b4 we need to check out the following day. The bed was really comfortable, and before we knew it, the alarm rang. Arghhs.

 

Day Five:

The day to go home! sobz. Have to go back to reality. and The feeling suxs. Morning had a very sucky breakfast, and e other couple was commenting that it seems like some breakfast held by the charitable organisations to provide food for those poor people! Wahhahaha. It really look like that. Then breeze through the Ginseng Speciality Shop where we were caged until someone from the group purchases something. We were even forbidden to use the toilet and the lift all because we didnt buy anything! Talk about being professional! Anyway then there was this costmetic shop where we successfully pissed off the demostrator by collectively refusing any testing done on us! Wahahhaa. So Shiok feeling! Then noon time it was free and easy at Myodung. Over there, we only have 1hr for lunch and last minute shopping. Dd and I popped into this restauarant that serves Ginseng Chicken, and it was really nice! Hee. After that, ate this tall sundae where we always see in the TVs. Haha. And did some shopping with the last few thousand of Won that I have. Then its to airport!

 

Needless to say, the flight home was really sad, but one consolation is that I would be able to see my Naldo. Hahah. But he wasnt really all that happy and excited when he saw me, so sad. Anyway seeing him well and ok is all I wished for. At least, Mum took really good care of him while I was away, and I was really relieved. Having to work the following day forbids me to unpack my luggage, so I hit the bed straight after bathing.

 

Thats the end of our honeymoon + Photoshoot.

 

And we are so going back to Korea in the future!!

 

 

I am back from Korea!!

Hmmm, Guess this is gonna be a super long post, without pictures as usual. Hahahha.

Its great to remincise on the trip, esp when its a terrific one. Here I go....

 

Day One:

Boarded the plane late at night. Reached airport 2 hrs b4 take-off time. Wasnt feeling very well that evening cause has been to the doc earlier for some chest pain and irregular heartbeat. Doc run some tests on me and advises me to seek some opinion from a cardiologist as the results shows some abnormality. What a way to start a trip. Sigh. Anyway, mood was a little dampen, and was slightly grouchy while waiting for the flight. Earlier, mum and dad drove me to the airport, together with little elthea as it was a public holiday the following day, so they can stay out late as elthea has no school. Coz my in-laws were there, and it was really awkward sitting together for impromptu dinner, they left shortly after i checked in, to have their own dinner while i had a disgusting "rubber-band" alike wanton noodles at Killiney. Boarded plane at 10.30pm and it took off close to almost 11.30pm. and Off to Korea.... :)

 

Day Two:

Touched down on the following morning at around 6.30am. Flight was very good, no turbulence, had a 2 hrs plus nap and some fish with rice. Also came to chat with a couple on the same mission as us. Turn out that the girl is really very chatty, and we are of the same age too! Even our hubbies are the same age. What a coincidence. At Incheon airport, the tour guides and coordinator were discussing our itinerary for the upcoming days, and we were busy getting decently dressed cause we were told its gonna be COLD... it was only ard 5 degrees and it was really windy. Dd and I went out to get a feel of the "cool-ness" and it was really cold. It was the first time that i can see fog coming out from my mouth as I talk. Shiok, but also very cold! As usual, dd was just clad in T-shirt and Jeans, and gave me that "its quite cooling" look when I was already starting to freeze while putting on my down jacket.

 

We left the airport in a "not-very-posh" bus, but was decent enough to have some sleep in, cause despite the 2 hrs nap, I was still very sleepy, yet at the same time excited about whats upcoming. So once we settle down in the bus, we closed our eyes, but then was woken up for breakfast nearby. Breakfast was Udon, taste more Jap than Korean, but of cause, Kimchi was free flow. It was also where we had our first slice of kimchi - authentic? hmmm, it taste pretty same as the ones in Singapore. Haha. The not-so-friendly restaurant people actually shoo us away while we were chatting after finishing our noodles. Omg. Talk about customer service. Zzz. But it was fine anyway, we went back to the bus for our 2 hr sleep while the driver brought us to Seoul. And it was also the same time we notice the crazy driver's aspiration to be one of the F1 racers. 

 

First stop was some Museum thingy, and we also went to view the Palace (which was like 80% reconstructed because it was destroyed by the Japanese during war time). So many of the features are reconstructed as close to the original state possible, but it somehow doesnt really give me the feeling of being very "authentic". Haha. Anyway it was rather boring cause I was nv a fan of sightseeing museums and places with historical values. I would prefer scenaries. Took some pictures here and there, and at the same time, start to really feel very cold. I was the only one who put on gloves! And dd was teasing that I am so lousy. :p

 

Next was lunch again, and this time, we were all very excited as after lunch, we can have 1hr+ of shopping at dongdaemung. So we finish our bibimbarp and steamboat and went off to shopping. First stop was Skin Food, but i realise that they up-ed their prices a little, and also because I still have some loot from dd's previous trip. So i proceeded to Face Shop, and got a little crazy over the masks there. Haha. Was really cheap, but would have been better if the exchange rate was slightly better. Haha. Then went to etude house, and got some more eyeshadows. Colours kinda limited, but the texture is very good and can stay on my lids for very long. Afterwhich we decided to take a break from shopping, and went to a nearby cafe for coffee, coz dd haven have his daily cuppa of caffeine. I ordered a Hot Chocolate Mint and it taste fabulous! Chatted with dd over Choc and Caff, hehe, so sweet and relaxed. Seeing that we have some time, and that I wasnt exactly very happy with the way Feli's jacket looked on me, we went to browse at some winter clothing, and I saw this Forever 21 jacket which looks similar to the one that keith lend dd! And dd just bought it for me, and says we shall use it for our photoshoot! Yays! Was so happy with the jacket.

 

After that, it was another 2hrs+ of bus journey to Mt Seorak. We will be staying there for the nite, at this Daeymung resort. By the time we reach the mountain (after a Chiu ming san ride), it was dark, and this time, we had Korean BBQ! Everyone was famished, and we had lotsa meat and rice and kimchi! Hehe. Everyone in the tour lighten up and we began joking and mingling around. Getting to know about each other's job, occupation and so on. One good thing is, everyone is around year 1978 to 1985. Haha. Meaning dd is the 2nd oldest in the whole group, coz got someone elder than him by 1 month! Hehehe. But everyone thot dd is like 1981 or 1982 one lor. Hmmphz. And that made him gloat bout it every now and then. :p

 

After dinner, we checked in to the resort, it was a 2 bedroom, one living room resort, and i saw on the board that the room tariff rate is 350,000 won per nite!! But i am pretty sure the tour guide  got it at a much cheaper price than that ba! There is a 24 hrs supermart in the basement, so we all went down to get some water and snacks. PGs invited all of us to go to their room for a drinking session, but dd and I decided not to, since the following day gotta wake up at 6am and will be a whole day shoot. So we better get more sleep after getting deprived of it the night before. In the end, only 2 couples turned up. Kekekek.

 

Continue Day Three to Five in another post.....