Monday, December 14, 2009
Business Study Mission to YRD
Business Study Mission to YRD
Blog more about the trip after report and presentation is done.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Mum's Recovery
Mum's Recovery
Mum is recovering well and words can't express how relieved and thankful I am that she's doing fine! For the past two weeks after her operation, I had to shuffle between school and home, making sure her meals are taken care of and trying to keep her company as much as possible. I must admit it wasn't an easy feat, especially when it was the busiest period of the semester and project meetings weren't exactly smoothsailing. On top of that, my mum's an independent mum so I had to bear with her own frustrations when I was already trying to do my best at things I'm not good at. It was a trying two weeks, testing my patience and time management. There were times when I felt I've reached my limits, when I had to swallow my pride and when I had to give up my personal time. Yet, it was all worth it to see her stitches removed, to see her recovering and to see her slowly being able to stand on her feet again, slowly but surely. I pray for her full recovery soon!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
First day of study week, which marked the final day of letting loose with the interns:
Let the girl power unite! 
Till after the exams, after which I'll be leaving for my business study trip right after my last paper! Exclusive visits to prominent companies, good food and shopping awaits :) Despite everything, I hope for the trip to be a good one!
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Till after the exams, after which I'll be leaving for my business study trip right after my last paper! Exclusive visits to prominent companies, good food and shopping awaits :) Despite everything, I hope for the trip to be a good one!
Labels: birthday, celebration, friends
Monday, November 09, 2009
A lil' Chinatown adventure
A lil' Chinatown adventure
Due to close proximity, Serangoon Gardens has been one of my frequent hangouts. Gotta love that place for Astons, Frolick and Dessert Bowl (for its Durian Mousse!). There's also Chompchomp for good hawker food, but personally I think it is overrated with insufficient space and marked-up prices. Why not head to Chinatown, for the same, if not more variety of local delights, and at more affordable prices?
So on a Monday evening, we headed down for a lil Chinatown adventure:
The xiaolongbaos that I craved everytime during my internship days! Made and steamed only upon ordering. I still remember the interns used to leave slightly earlier before lunchtime just to walk the further distance and queue for them before the lunchtime crowd.
One table of food emptied by us 
We were supposed to end our food galore with yummy traditional dessert but my sense of direction really failed me - I could only remember the route if we were to walk from my workplace. We were so close yet we just couldn't find any dessert shop, had to settle for Nectarie @ Clarke Quay but all was still good!
Another round after exams? :)
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So on a Monday evening, we headed down for a lil Chinatown adventure:
The xiaolongbaos that I craved everytime during my internship days! Made and steamed only upon ordering. I still remember the interns used to leave slightly earlier before lunchtime just to walk the further distance and queue for them before the lunchtime crowd.
We were supposed to end our food galore with yummy traditional dessert but my sense of direction really failed me - I could only remember the route if we were to walk from my workplace. We were so close yet we just couldn't find any dessert shop, had to settle for Nectarie @ Clarke Quay but all was still good!
Another round after exams? :)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
"If you're not the best, you're just like the rest."
October has been a stifling month. The worst thing is, it's not the end. I realised I'm stressed because I procrastinate too much, leaving very little time before the deadlines. Yet, I still continue to procrastinate and hence, still remaining stressed.
Is it possible to be who you want to be, and who you need to be, at the same time?
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October has been a stifling month. The worst thing is, it's not the end. I realised I'm stressed because I procrastinate too much, leaving very little time before the deadlines. Yet, I still continue to procrastinate and hence, still remaining stressed.
Is it possible to be who you want to be, and who you need to be, at the same time?
Labels: thoughts
Thursday, October 01, 2009
A Mexican Affair
A Mexican Affair
Labels: birthday, celebration, friends
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
To go or not to go?
To go or not to go?
I just rejected my exchange offer to Europe, less than an hour ago.
I must say, I haven't been faced with such a tough decision in awhile. Felt like I just went through a rough patch even though it only involves one decision to make. To go or not to go.
What an irony really. Just a few weeks ago I was praying so hard I'll get my Europe exchange. Yet when I got the offer, I wished I hadn't. Life really does love to poke fun at us isn't it. I wish the decision could be as simple as either accept or reject. It's not. Parent's concerns, cost of living, company, weather... so many factors to consider.
Did the weighing of my options and immediately felt more confused. It almost seemed as though the number of reasons I should go for the exchange have balanced the number of reasons why I should not go. It felt like I got stuck deeper in the rut just thinking about it. It's like I'm fighting a battle with all my inner thoughts running wild at the same time. Haven't felt like expressing myself with a :( in a long time.
I don't know if I've made the right choice by giving it up, since it's the last spring exchange I could apply for. I'm not even sure whether there is a right or wrong choice. I guess if I'd really wanted to go for this, I would have accepted without much thoughts. The fact that I was upset for the past couple of days probably imply that there's something inside me that's holding me back. Truthfully, I'm fine with going or not going. Maybe I should have been more courageous instead of feeling apprehensive about the uncertainties. Maybe I'm stupid for giving this up... Whatever it is, I just hope I will never regret this decision down the road.
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I must say, I haven't been faced with such a tough decision in awhile. Felt like I just went through a rough patch even though it only involves one decision to make. To go or not to go.
What an irony really. Just a few weeks ago I was praying so hard I'll get my Europe exchange. Yet when I got the offer, I wished I hadn't. Life really does love to poke fun at us isn't it. I wish the decision could be as simple as either accept or reject. It's not. Parent's concerns, cost of living, company, weather... so many factors to consider.
Did the weighing of my options and immediately felt more confused. It almost seemed as though the number of reasons I should go for the exchange have balanced the number of reasons why I should not go. It felt like I got stuck deeper in the rut just thinking about it. It's like I'm fighting a battle with all my inner thoughts running wild at the same time. Haven't felt like expressing myself with a :( in a long time.
I don't know if I've made the right choice by giving it up, since it's the last spring exchange I could apply for. I'm not even sure whether there is a right or wrong choice. I guess if I'd really wanted to go for this, I would have accepted without much thoughts. The fact that I was upset for the past couple of days probably imply that there's something inside me that's holding me back. Truthfully, I'm fine with going or not going. Maybe I should have been more courageous instead of feeling apprehensive about the uncertainties. Maybe I'm stupid for giving this up... Whatever it is, I just hope I will never regret this decision down the road.
Labels: thoughts
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
Batam Getaway
Batam Getaway
Back from Batam! What an awesome trip!
Batam was certainly more commercialized than I expected. Everything can be paid using SGD and is more often than not more expensive than the prices in Singapore (except for groceries). I overestimated on my expenses, which was a pity that I couldn't try para-sailing. Would have been a great experience! Other than that, the fortunately chosen atas place, good food and wonderful company have already made the trip an awesome one!
In summary:
The paranoia of getting robbed/raped, (painful) massage, grocery shopping with a trolley full of Indomee and Tango, the long walk to Waterfront with incessant annoying honkings, good food, SEA SPORTS with our bananaboat capsizing, "trespassing" to another hotel, lazing in the pool, KTV session, moment of truth/confession/adding value to knowing each other better, potato couching together... So much fun, laughter and memories contained within a 3d2n trip. ♥
>More photos on FB:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
People say going on a trip with people other than your family is risky. It's almost like living together with them - you get to see their true personality, their living habits, everything from unglamourous to ugly. Unlike your own family members who are always forgiving and accepting, there are couples who break up or quarrel over a supposedly romantic getaway, or best friends who stop talking to each other. There are also successful trips where you grow closer with your travel companions because of the memories forged during the trip, and understand them better. And I'm glad I went on a successful one with my GGs :)
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Batam was certainly more commercialized than I expected. Everything can be paid using SGD and is more often than not more expensive than the prices in Singapore (except for groceries). I overestimated on my expenses, which was a pity that I couldn't try para-sailing. Would have been a great experience! Other than that, the fortunately chosen atas place, good food and wonderful company have already made the trip an awesome one!
In summary:
The paranoia of getting robbed/raped, (painful) massage, grocery shopping with a trolley full of Indomee and Tango, the long walk to Waterfront with incessant annoying honkings, good food, SEA SPORTS with our bananaboat capsizing, "trespassing" to another hotel, lazing in the pool, KTV session, moment of truth/confession/adding value to knowing each other better, potato couching together... So much fun, laughter and memories contained within a 3d2n trip. ♥
>Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
People say going on a trip with people other than your family is risky. It's almost like living together with them - you get to see their true personality, their living habits, everything from unglamourous to ugly. Unlike your own family members who are always forgiving and accepting, there are couples who break up or quarrel over a supposedly romantic getaway, or best friends who stop talking to each other. There are also successful trips where you grow closer with your travel companions because of the memories forged during the trip, and understand them better. And I'm glad I went on a successful one with my GGs :)
Labels: batam, friends, holiday, travel
Friday, July 31, 2009
Of hellos and goodbyes
Of hellos and goodbyes
Internship has finally come to an end, with mixed and lingering feelings.
As much as I was counting down to my last day of internship, I know I'll miss my fellow interns in the days to come. It was a good 11 weeks of friendship and bonding. The friendships forged, the exchange of perspectives across universities and all the fun times we shared, have certainly contributed greatly to making my internship a memorable one.
For now, it's a short two weeks before school commences. Strangely, the past 4 months of summer break felt way shorter as compared to the previous one. I almost didn't expect myself to be able to get away from the city with my internship and the H1N1 virus still spreading but yes, I'm going on a short holiday! Summer's still good to me :) Till I come back!
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As much as I was counting down to my last day of internship, I know I'll miss my fellow interns in the days to come. It was a good 11 weeks of friendship and bonding. The friendships forged, the exchange of perspectives across universities and all the fun times we shared, have certainly contributed greatly to making my internship a memorable one.
For now, it's a short two weeks before school commences. Strangely, the past 4 months of summer break felt way shorter as compared to the previous one. I almost didn't expect myself to be able to get away from the city with my internship and the H1N1 virus still spreading but yes, I'm going on a short holiday! Summer's still good to me :) Till I come back!
Labels: internship, thoughts
Saturday, July 18, 2009
I am 21!
I am 21!
The series of birthday celebrations which span over the week:
With some of the Cambodia Ocip people @ Hoshi Japanese Restaurant for buffet
Azur @ Crowne Plaza Hotel with family
Ambience and food was fantanstic. Very worth it despite the limited variety because the food made up for it- drunken prawns, oysters, sashimi, black pepper crabs were simply fresh and divine. They serve Häagen-Dazs ice cream too! Highly recommended to go while promotion lasts.
(See promotion)
Cousin who conincidentally share the same birthday as me
With secondary school clique
With smu econs clique. ♥ the handmade scrapbook!
And with my golden girls! Till we grow old and toothless!
It has been a truly awesome week. Thank you friends, for celebrating my 21st with me and for being part of my growing up phase. Thank you for all the presents! I feel so, so blessed :) Cheers to 21!
Labels: 21st, birthday, celebration, friends
Surprise! Let's go nautical (and pink)
A big thumbs up to my fellow interns who took my word seriously, planned the entire birthday celebration, and made sure I was genuinely surprised. Though I did suspect they had something up their sleeves, I would never have expected them to liase with my mom and hold the party at my own condominium's function room! The surprise party has certainly exceeded what 8-week friends will do, especially since Serangoon isn't the most convenient place to go to. Thank you!
Thank you all, for the mini party! Perhaps I should have held one for all my friends instead of having a series of celebrations with different cliques, since it's tiring either way ;) But NO REGRETS.
Being 21 feels almost the same as any day, although I do feel a tad old whenever I think about how most of my friends aren't 21 yet. I feel like a big sister!
Labels: 21st, birthday, celebration, friends
