Happy Chinese New Year 2007

On CNY eve, I awoke feeling super stressed cos there was some work I still owed my manager and also because I hadn't cut my hair and was dying to snip it off. My baby left for Penang at the wee hours of Sat morning. I went to trim my hair only to discover that my hairdresser was in one of her fabulous creative moods ie wanted to change my hairstyle and I said ok cos I was really up for the change =) Behold the hair. My aunty mentioned to me alot of girls in Singapore are doing this.

Managed to get whatever that I owed my manager done by afternoon only to zonk out for a nap in the afternoon. Had the coolest reunion dinner by far - buffet dinner at Sheraton Subang. Basically whacked a lot of potato and lamb and they had this amazing fondue. My cousins were digging into it like crazy =) Oh and they had this "DIY yi sang" so we made one of our own to eat.

Went to church on the first day of CNY and then to the usual grannys' places. Pigged out the whole entire day. My cousins and I tried to recreate a pic we took when we were little. But alas we all have grown both horizontally and vertically so the chair could not fit us all. But it was a good attempt anyhow. Then went to Popo's place and of course the highlight there was baby Jan, my lil cousie. Man, she's cute. Looking prettier by the day.

Spent the entire 2nd day lazing around at home, snacking, watching the "Heroes" series and sleeping. Exhausted after the horrible weeks of work since January. Then there is the open house on the 3rd day. Massive flow of food, not to mention people as well. Good shots of the day....taken with Su-Lyn and another with my Form 1 best friend, Li-Ann.

I had this cute shot with my baby with fishballs in our mouths.

I can't believe it's back to work tomorrow. Things to look forward to:-

(a) Li-Ann's open house ie gathering with close friends and partners

(b) Junie's open house ie the world will be there means I get to see Pritam finally....

(c) Buffet breakfast at Mandarin Oriental

(d) End of Feb ie salary is in

Thank God it's a two day week.

walking in the wilderness...

I have many calls every single day, from family, friends, juniors, managers, pastors, etc.

Constantly working and constantly tired.

Surrounded by people for every waking moment except private moments ie toilet minutes.

And yet...

In solitude, on wings of prayer

My soul ascends before the throne;

My only hope of strength is where

My heart and His meet all alone.

—Anon.

I hope so....really hope so....

My reflection of 2006

glad to see 2006 go?
yup

how old were you in 2006?
25

the best part of 2006?
meng hong

the worst part of 2006?
pwc

any new crushes in 2006? who?
hmmmmmm.....not a crush la

who will you never forget?
family
friends

who do you wish you didn't meet?
alex chan

did you have a boyfriend in 2006?
26.12.06

did you fall in love in 2006?
=)

did you catch someone in lie in 2006?
yes

did you call them out?
no

did you get caught in a lie? what was it?
white lie

funniest moment of 2006?
joshy farting at sam in the face

most embarassing moment of 2006?
none in particular

did you take any vacations in 2006? where?
england

any new hobbies of 2006?
none

did you get a new job in 2006?
pwc to ey

did you lose a job in 2006?
no

did you host a party in 2006?
cell gatheirng ocunted ah? got la my 25th bday party

where did most of your money go?
parents, petrol, church

what song will always remind you of 2006?

none in particular

what do you wish you'd done more of?

save more money

what do you wish you'd done less of?

work

biggest achievement in 2006?

trying again

biggest failure of 2006?

working too much

in 2006, did you lie to miss a day of work/school?

MC ada la

did you move in 2006?

from pwc to ey?

did you wish on a shooting star in 2006?

no shooting star

what was your greatest musical discovery?

that un lin thinks i play the piano well

what was the best book you read?

where rainbows end or meet...or something like that

what was your favourite movie of the year?

step up

what did you want in 2006 and got?

a new car

what did you want in 2006 but didn't get?

let's not go down this road

did you make out in public in 2006?

no

what kept you sane?

God

who did you miss?

meng hong when he was out of town

what one thing would have made your year immeasurably more exciting?

nothing really exciting la

did you drink too much in 2006?

coffee then yes la

your favourite commercial in 2006?

none in particular

something you couldn't leave home without in 2006?

phone, keys, money

how did you spend New Year's 2006?

cant remember dy

valentine's 2006?

working and have to put up with "gatal" clients

halloween 2006?

dun celebrate it

thanksgiving 2006?

dun celebrate it either

christmas 2006?

together with manja boy, my family, meng chern, and justin

your birthday 2006?

with family and friends

tell us a valuable lesson you've learnt in 2006.

(a) God heals

(b) Time heals

(c) It's possible to dream again

A San Fran Friday

Worked the entire yesterday so by the time my lil head hit the pillow, I could feel the surge of tiredness running through me. After saying a brief goodnight to manja boy, I dozed only to be awaken 5 minutes later at half past 11pm from my manager, asking me how I was. On a normal basis, I would say it was sweet but at that moment, "sweet" wasn't quite in my mind.

I've been here at San Fran since half past 7 in the morning. Manja boy has to be in KL by 8 plus so tada here I am....blogging and reading. It's a good stress relief. Hoping to be at prayer meeting tonight since I can't go to 365 tomorrow.

But let this not be an unhappy blog entry since it's Friday though the day makes no difference now that I have to work every day. Okok, shall not go down the sad road again.

Well a couple of things I've been reminded of. I miss being around my youths. I miss spending real quality time with Meng Hong. I miss spending time with my friends - Li Ann, Kah Leng, Ali, Bel, Jocelyn, Wei Yin. On this note, I've never been asked out by so many friends as this week (with the exception of my birthday season) and guess what?!? Not one of the times I could go.

Possibly the thing that I can look forward to is tomorrow I can wear casual and slippers to work. Muahahahhaha....sure beats wearing a G2 suit and looking pale when I am supposed to be this professional =P

And of course, there is Sunday. Love church. Been going to church every week of my life except for the week which I had to stay home when I had chicken pox. Considering that I got to watch "My Little Ponies", it was fine.

God is good all the time irregardless of the times when I don't feel on top of the world. And by the way, coffee is great.

My ring...

We all have had our fair (and unfair) share of experiences which have traumatised us or make us take extra precaution.

It took me a few years before I let go of my fears.

However God has been faithful in how He works things out.

Something significant was presented to me after one month. Every time I look at it, I smile. Every time I feel stressed at work, I look at it and it makes me feel better. Every time I am afraid, I will look at it and tell myself it's going to be ok.

Meng Hong gave me a ring for our one month anniversary. I was and am still very touched.

Thank you for being such a blessing to me. The last 2 weeks, you have been fetching me to and fro work irregardless of where it is and irregardless of the time (which is rather crazy the last few nights). Thanks for being such a rock and for being the kind and sweet person I've always known you to be. Appreciate you alot. Love you, by.

Work

Recently, my msn statement has changed to "please do not disturb unless necessary. thanks". Pathetic but true.

Work has been crazy. Surviving on coffee. Today is a public holiday. At half past nine, my sis and Justin are watching DVD downstairs. My boyfriend is here working with me. I am waiting for my colleague to either come here or let me know whether to meet her at office. Kill me. At present, life has nothing but work. Sigh.

I almost feel sick already. Sigh.