Studies: Finally got my degree after 17 years of schooling (this includes kindergarten). This route wasn't really easy, but then I guess everything will soon start to pay off. You know how my company pays according to your certification. Omg! You suddenly realise the importance of that piece of paper although much of what you studied in school could not be applied to work. Sometimes I just feel that it is such an irony. How can we study something we don't use in work? Then what's the point of studying so hard and so MUCH!? Mmmm... Nvtheless, good luck to those who are still studying. Enjoy it while you can. Enjoy the amount of time you have to enjoy your life. Trust me, after you start working, you will wish that you are actually still in school although projects, term papers, and exams can be a pain the neck.
Career: Found myself a banking job as I wished for. It wasn't an easy find. After all, who would want a Bachelor of Arts in the bank. What can this "arts" person contribute to the growth of a bank? Thus, I readily accepted the moment I was offered without considering about anything else. Regardless of pay, working hours, bonuses etc. I signed the letter of offer. I had gains and losts when I started working. Main gains would definitely be monetary gain! You see money coming in every month, you see money going into your CPF account every month. Of course, with the money, you actually get to buy almost what you want, it really depends on how you look at this sentence. Haha... Losts, I guess would be lost of time. You commit to your job 9 - 630pm every day. Leaving only about 2 - 3 hours for yourself, and the rest to sleep and rest. Many things I would like to take up, would like to do, but simply couldn't find the time. This is also because I help my parents out at their stall during the weekends. Thus, my time is private limited. :)
Friends: Although I do not have many friends, which sometimes I am also thankful for, bcoz I don't have time for my friends and they will soon leave me one by one. The feeling is fearful. Anyway, after started working, I frequently meet friends after work, I guess it's the best timing for me to meet them as I do not have the weekends to myself. I actually have more time for my friends after I started working. Thus, more outings expected! YaY!
Love: Darling and I are going strong. Yes, many a times people ask us when are we tying the knot. Seriously, I am afraid to tie the knot but I also want to tie it quickly. Such a dilemma I am in! Reason why I am afraid is the added responsibility you will have when you are starting your own family. Soon you realise all the bills - housing loan, electricity bills, water bills, phone bills, even to smaller things like TV licence and conservancy charges. All these will come up to quite a huge sum. It isn't as simple as paying 30 odd dollars to ROM to get your marriage cert. And on the brighter side, I would love to tie the knot soon with my beloved because in that way, we can officially stay together, officially see him everyday without being nagged at by my mum and babies! I love babies! But thinking of the costs of raising them really puts me off. You can never balance your provision of mother love with career. You want to climb up the corporate ladder, you will neglect your children and maybe even your hubby. You want to provide ample mother love and care to your children and fulfil your duties as a wife, I guess climbing up the corporate ladder is gonna be tough. You take one and lose one. Saying that you can balance your family life and your career is a lie, it's not possible, unless you work short hours. With a boss who wants you to do Overtime, how can you squeeze out time for your children. Crazy! But I hope in these few years, my income will rise and marriage would not be so scary anymore.
Family: My family went through a lot this year, with my dad falling sick (but he's ok and fully recovered now, thanks everyone for your care and concern). Mum is going underweight because she has been overworking, under-eating and under-sleeping. How to gain weight?! My brother, Jeremy, is getting closer to his Private Pilot Licence. I yearn for the day he would be able to fetch me in a jet or whatever plane he is licensed to operate. My younger brother, Brandon, is whom I worried more about. Studies going downhill, how will he pass his N'levels?!
In conclusion, this year to me has been rather fruitful. No major setbacks, just minor ones which I have overcomed strongly. Still feel the pain of growing up, learning to cope with office politics and sometimes really have to put up with their "double standards" (if you know what I mean.) Sometimes, just feel like giving up and going back to my parents' ban mian stall to work instead. At least I don't feel the tense situation of politics in office which is rather scary. Now is still kind of early to set new year resolutions, so I shall leave it to a nearer date to 2007. At least, you all can read on... Hehe. Hopefully, will bring you all back here to read.
This December is really the best month of my year 2006. Yes, you might laugh because only 4 days of December has passed and I already determined it as the best month of my year. Now you will see the reason why. Friday (1/12), I was on half day leave to go to SITEX, which I already mentioned wasn't fantastic in any way. After SITEX, went over to J8's Ajisen for ramen, which I have also mentioned. But what I haven't mentioned was the long bus ride home with darling. We really spoke our hearts out which we haven't for a really long time. Sometimes, I feel that having him around is just like having another family member around. Sometimes, I confess I would take him for granted. But I have learnt to cherish him more after this long talk on the bus. He told me how he felt about me, things he wished I could have done better, how I have become less 'princessy' gradually, how he appreciated my presence, my love. I even dropped tears on the bus, he said people would think he bullied me. Hee.. silly him! The rest of the contents of the talk shan't be disclosed here as it's only for the both of us (don't worry, no blue or yellow colour ones, only red ones - from the heart) :)
Saturday, as usual I went to work early in the morning at 6am. Darling was cosily sleeping on my bed. He woke up, smsed me about handphone promotions in The Straits Times. Yes, Singtel has unbeatable offers. Each week, there's a different best-deal-phone. This weekend was Sony Ericsson. Last weekend was the Nokia 7390 that I used to be crazy about. The first week Nokia 7390 was out, it cost $668 with 2 years contract from Singtel. The 2nd week, the price was $199 with 2 years contract from Singtel. Early in the morning of that week, my colleague msged me to tell me that she and my other colleague went to get the phone already. Immediately, my facial expression changed. They were all aiming for other phones in the first place, why did they get 'my' phone? I dislike being the same as others so I consoled myself by saying that there must be something wrong with the phone which explains why the price dropped so dramatically. And on Saturday, after coming home from work, I was supposed to go for my family gathering at Yishun, but after talking to darling for a while, I fell asleep. Both of us pigged our way till abt 730pm. After waking up, I decided to go out and take a walk. This walk was indeed fruitful. This is what I have got for myself:
Yes! I have got the Sony T-10 in pink. Please do not envy me! Hehe. The pink looks much sweeter than this pic here which I merely copied from their website. 1st toy I have got in this year.Subsequently, cabbed to West Mall from IMM. Hehe reached there in less than 10 mins due to its near proximity. Waited 1 hours and 30 mins to get this:
Sony Ericsson K800i. Fantastic phone. I love the games, love the camera, love the colour, love everything about it. By the way, my darling bought the exact same phone and color with me. Hehe.Yes, 2 toys in short 3 hours. Now, you know why December is the best month of year 2006?! Hehe. Alright, such a long entry, time for my fingers to take a break. Watch this space for more updates! Ja Ne~
