Memories Oh Memories

Time flies and school is starting in another 2 days . :) I have been (quite ) busy these few months and thus this shall be a decent update before school starts for me and i start to get even more busy .. :( And yes , now i am moving on to another phase of my life , tertiary education . Honestly , i am excited for to meet new people and to experience Poly life . Embracing those changes that are going to happen (daily routines , sleeping habits , widening social circles blablabla) . Nevertheless i am still thankful for who i am today and what i have been through and learnt because of kind souls in my life . (Yes that's you , thanks for reading what this girl has to say ! )

Met up with these two beautiful ladies for a singing date at Kbox . It just feels good singing with people i love  and i guess our passion for this small little hobby will never die . May this continue to be one of the many reasons we meet up again in the future . :) Thankful for these singing buddies and good friends . I'd never thought there will be people who would love singing as much as i do ! 

Another singing session with colleagues . I remembered that i reached home at 3+ in the morning that day . Well it feels great to hang out with this bunch of people after work . We were all tired after a weekend work and everyone just sat down , drank and sang . Honestly , i didn't know i would be able to hang out with colleagues like i do before i started working after O levels . I really thought that money and experiences would be the things i will only look forward to when i was seeking job a couple of months ago . Thus i am glad that i met some really nice people at work . I am thankful for the friendships that we forged and what all of you have taught me . May God bless everyone of you . :)

Went to Town with colleagues .It was literally a shopping trip because we went straight down after collecting our pay a month ago .. Went to Scape and Cineleisure . Great shopping trip and we were all worn out at the end of the day . I hope you babes enjoyed that day as much as i did . ^^

Went to Haji Lane with Baby Sarah . :) . OK i really have to say that this street is really unique and beautiful . Its like an collaboration of art and fashion , with an subtle infusion of foreign culture . The shops are lined along the streets with walls of different pastel colors . Went into some of the boutiques and the decoration of some of the shop were indeed awe-inspiring and simply , gorgeous . It's like we have been brought back to the olden days , surrounded by vintage accessories and objects . Walking down the lane gave me a special feeling . Glad that i finally had the chance to visit this lane , which potrays another side of our hustle and bustle city . However , stuffs are rather extravagant . Most apparels can be found on online blogshops at a cheaper price . In conclusion , it was still an eye -opening experience . 

Having fun at Breeze Singapore event at Bukit Panjang Atrium . Hehe i was actually working but i didn't feel that i was working at all . All i had to do was to register children for play dough and chocolate fondue activities and to take pictures for some children . Spent some time with them and it was really fun working with kids . Seeing their satisfied and proud smiles after making their dough drew smiles on our faces too . And yes , i met new and great people who were really friendly . Unfortunately , I only spent a day with them . But i am still thankful for this fun experience . :)

Yes Poly Orientation started for me this monday . Again , i met really nice and fun people . Everyone is so outgoing and gregarious . Had dinner on the last day of orientation and we really had fun talking with each other and playing around . Laughed a lot during the whole orientation . Especially when we were mixing wit one another and firing dumb questions at each other . YEAH we are a bunch of enthusiastic KNIGHTS 5 . BOOM SA EH WAH EH WAH . Really loved the cheers and the fun games we have played . Couldn't meet them up today but i really hope there will still be outings like this again . 

 

Beautiful Clarke Quay at night . It was an really impromptu trip as we decided to hang around the beautiful Singapore river at night . Nice day out . :)

Guys Camwhoring hehehe .

Long awaited 4e1 gathering ! ^-^ Feels good to see almost everyone again . Seriously had loads of fun and i am really thankful that you guys turned up . I can't help but think of the times we struggled through exams and tests . Yes we have been through those stressful times together so i believe all of us have been renewed with strength and courage to overcome future problems , be it school or personal problems . :) Everyone is as much as their usual self , joking and kidding around . Thank you , 4e1 . Frankly , i feel young again because for the past few months , i have been hanging out mostly with colleagues and i felt that i have leaped from a teenager to an adult . Still , i enjoyed the company of both groups . 

 And lastly , HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAREST PHYLLIS TAN . I can't believe you're 17 now . Hehehe you are still that childish , annoying and adorable , still that crazy girl i met years ago . OK you might not know this or you might not be reading this but i really hope you are doing and coping well in school . Heard that JC kids are really very stressed . Hope you don't get too stressed up and take care of yourself please . Honestly , i do not want to make this sounds sad but i really miss those times we spent together . Those times when laughing and fooling around with your dearest friend meant great memories for you . Yes i'd never forget stupid stuffs we have done together and i will never forget them . Another Confession .. I was really glad this girl came to find me when i was working (quite some time ago) . I remembered that i was really troubled with stuffs about work and people at work ....... Yes at that moment i was really unsure about my feelings and i had this doubt but i felt better talking to her . I was late when i returned from break but it was really worth it . HEHE :) THANKS LAH AND IF YOU ARE READING THIS , DON'T FORGET THAT I LOVE YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU . Yes , always :)

Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year !

Everything has been going smoothly and sweet for me (Except for something which got me awfully sick ) . As usual , i went to Grandmother's house to celebrate Chinese New Year . Well it's not much about the festive and mood itself , but the affirmation i got when i got to see everyone again , and everyone is safe and sound . I know the previous statement sounds a little awkward and that's because i have just finished watching an awesome movie [The Impossible] . It reminded me to cherish and love my loved ones , and seeing how the actors fought hard and brave with courage just to reconcile with their loved ones touched a place deep in my heart . This movie is inspired by a True Story and i would recommend it to anyone because it is a nice movie . Please prepare some tissue with you if you fully intend to watch it . :)

Is it just me .... or did anyone realise and notice that the Chinese New Year is getting more boring ? Be it the mood , the atmosphere , culture , traditional practices , i feel that everything is gradually fading . People dress up in modern and stylish clothes instead of traditional clothes . It is hard to see any females wearing Cheongsam (did i even spell it correctly ) and guys wearing the traditional costumes . We still have steamboat and reunion dinner ... But the mood is less infectious . Or perhaps it is because this year is the year of snake ? Snakes are perceived as evil and sly creatures so that's why people do not hang those decorative snakes poster up ? Anyways , I stayed at home this whole new year and ... bonded with cousins . We played the usual card games , gambled and i learnt Mahjong ! I finally realised how hard it is not to get addicted after you have learnt how to play it . 

I returned to singapore on 12 Feb and that day was hell to me . I snacked on prawn rolls , egg rolls , pineapple tarts , Kueh Lapis , Chocolates , candies , cookies and sweet drinks before i had my late afternoon nap . I was then awakened by a stinging pain in my stomach and since then ........ i had countless runs in the washrooms and i vomited thrice . Thanks to all those junk and my inability to restrain from unhealthy food . I swear that was the worst and longest stomachache i had . So please .. Take care of yourself and remember to eat carefully ! (This was the thing which got me awfully sick..) 

Still have a month plus before school reopens and i am deeply encouraged to continue shopping for clothes for poly ! Ok i shall end abruptly here because its really late now ... Yawns ..

So ..... ?

A month has passed and here i am , finely (?) settled in a routine that is most likely going to see me through for another 2 months . If someone were to ask me to describe my life now , i am sure i could finish in 10 seconds . Yeah sure my life does sound as boring as i described (did i even...) but there are still some nitty gritty stuffs that i could probably think to force it to be as interesting .

Okay forget about that paragraph i am just writing about my life at this very bored moment . Life has been roughly the same for me . I have been working almost every day since i am back from my holiday . Working life is .... i wouldn't say it is dull because of interesting encounters during work (eccentric customers with peculiar eating ways , demanding customers , really gracious and lovable customers who don't leave behind an earthquake aftermath for us to clear ..  )

Well yes customers might be going like '  Hey you are paid so please shut up with the complaining and do your freaking job . ' Okay to a certain extent , i do agree with this . We expect credible , reliable and excellent service everywhere in Singapore . We aim to be a global medical hub with wide range of healthcare services , we want to be known of an education hub that nurtures generations of young minds into capable and successful leaders . We are improving to be the best we can be in the tourism industry . We have local brands , small and medium enterprises striving to go beyond our boundaries and mark their feet at the outside world . Arguably , it's hard not to expect for the best anywhere in Singapore . It is even harder not to imagine the consequences of not meeting the expectations of consumers . A famous saying emphasizes that customers are always right . Again , is it regardless of any circumstances ?

Currently , i am working in the food and beverage industry (the only one i have worked in) and i am really propelled to get a fair share of experience in other industry . Perhaps , a retail assistant in some apparel shops ? It's not that i do not like my job ( albeit currently i am feeling a bit nonchalant about it oooops ) . Honestly and staying as professional as i could be , i would still be rather piqued at some unreasonable customers . (you don't say ..) . Argh anyways the above are just some of my thoughts in view of my past week . Not interesting but not boring , not daunting but not encouraging .

Another possible update .. I am posted to my desired course (Business Studies) in Ngee Ann Polytehnic . Hope i'd make a prudent decision to go to Polytehnic ( Hell nooo why am i thinking of this now) . Okay i should really be grateful for everything and look forward to it with anticipation . :)

O levels results

I typed this before receiving my results.

My results are gonna be out in less than 48 hours. Honestly , I have the whole animal kingdom in my stomach , not just butterflies. I have been trying to keep myself busy these few days after knowing that the results releasing date is confirmed. I can't afford to give some time to myself , because I will never stop wondering what am I going to be experiencing after 48 hours. I have been working really hard for this whole year. I studied. In fact , I studied like studying was the only thing I could do at that point of my life. I really hope I would be able to get what I wanted.
Well , that's was all that I hoped for.

This was typed after receiving my results.

Sadly , it didn't happen. I didn't get more than 5 distinctions. I didn't have distinctions for my sciences. Frankly , I was disappointed in myself. I thought I would have done better than this when I have already put in my best. When my results were handed to me , all the anxiety and anticipation melted into sadness and disappointment that I once thought I would possibly never get . My heart sank. It was definitely not like i was going to break down any moment but I just couldn't believe this was what I got after a whole year of hard work . I became neutral about my results and I didn't want to be upset at that point of time , i didnt want anyone to feel the same exact disappointment as me , or felt even worst . I knew that there were others who did more badly than me. I wouldn't want to affect anyone in that situation because the mood was really infectious and the atmosphere was tense. Some shed tears of joy , while the others , the exact opposite. Deep in my heart , I knew I have not accomplish what I wanted to. It sank to me the truth that this was my fruits of labour , far from my expectations and hopes. Of course , I had mixed feelings at that very moment. I knew my mother would be very satisfied with what I got. I began to ponder about my next destination and journey I am going to embark on. I knew I would be facing a dilemma between polytechnic and junior college. I went home and different thoughts bombarded my mind , swirling and twirling to remind me that I have an important decision to make. True enough , everyone around me congratulated me on the " good " results I got. They told me they were happy for me and that I would be able to qualify for most of the courses in polytechnics , and arguably a few junior colleges that I could enter without feeling I wasn't good enough. I went to work the next day and I felt really relived that I didn't look really exhausted and listless because I didn't catch enough sleep. I slept really late the night before because I was thinking hard on where I should go. It felt like I was being put in a mind battle of choosing and deciding between poly and jc and this totally revealed the indecisiveness in me . I couldn't even tell myself which was right for me despite listing out all the pros and cons for each institution. I thought really hard , considering my job prospects , my future career , my possible field of interest . I went to work the next day and I was really glad I could put this challenging thoughts aside and devote time and attention to my work . Haha probably that was the only time I was that serious in work. Talked to some colleagues and people at my workplace , they gave me advices but I still couldn't make up my mind after listening and talking to them. I felt really lost and insecure. Cousins Cẩme out to play but I couldn't really concentrate because I still have a tough decision to make. I didn't want to go on and on about the decision making process but I want to thank everyone who gave me true experiences , valued advices and opinions. I really needed that at that point of time. :). I even called some of my friends to find out about their life in different jcs and polytechnics. Be it friends , seniors , colleagues , relatives or teachers , thank you very much for listening to me . I decided to go for polytechnic instead of junior college because of various reasons. Anyways , i chose a course related to business. BTW , On a general perspective i think my results werent that bad , it's just that i didn't meet my expectations. Ok that's about it. Really glad I have decided on it and submitted my choices. Heaving a sign of relief , I am glad I can be myself again and the cloud of uncertainties in me gradually faded as I continued to enjoy the company of my cousins . Right now , I am back in Malaysia with my cousins and we are going to KL in an hour time ! Can't wait to play , shop and eat ~ shall blog with pictures when I am back in singapore ! Bye ~

New Year Post

It's a week past the new year but i suppose it isin't too late for a New Year Post now . Due to time constraint (HAHA WHATEVER) i won't be recapping and sharing all the Ups and Downs i went through this year . 2012 was a hectic and busy year because all of us were preparing for our major exams . The need to be more focus and disciplined became increasingly important as it had a direct impact on our academic results . It felt like I went through the test of endurance in 300 days (the remaining 65 days were holidays)  . Everyone became more competitive because teachers of the graduating batch always sounded like studying was the most important thing at the point of our lives , and that results were the only thing that could prove your worth and capabilities  . Every day there seemed to be something to conquer and new things waiting for us to learn and explore . Everyone aimed to climb to the top of the mountain to earn the recognition and respect for the amount of effort they have put in . The competition among peers have forced some of us to change , for the better or the worst . The ability to prioritise is highly valued and time management became an essential skill to put up with the never ending timetable . Yes we did not have time to do our favourite stuffs and to enjoy things that we used to , some of us resent and hate this life that we were living at that time . Still , the school did make an effort to provide a rather holistic curriculum in the midst of that one year so that our companion wouldn't be JUST books . Yes i'd never forget the perseverance that allowed most of us to pull through this tough journey . Putting results aside , some of us did struggle like never before in studying . If not for this major exams , you wouldn't have known how far your resilience and perseverance could have brought you through this tough battle . Being a graduating student in the year of 2012 , I've seen tears and breakdowns brought by undesirable results . I've seen people who were utterly disappointed in themselves despite going the extra mile and putting in a lot of effort . People who were burdened with bottomless pit of negative thoughts and people who were sick and tired of the emotional strain and stress that the school and the competitiveness put them through . I've seen new friendships being forged as we taught each other and revised work with each other . Also ,  friendships that faced challenges because everyone devoted most of the time to themselves and spent less quality time with their good friends .  Nonetheless , i have also witnessed significant moments of happiness , when the sense of accomplishment renewed people with strength and confidence to continue with this battle . Some of us were thankful to all the challenges that we managed to overcome in the year of 2012 , while some others can't wait for 2012 to be over . Whatever it is , no matter how arduous you thought this 2012 journey was , everything is over now .

We are going to receive our results in probably 100 hours later . We are going to experience ,perhaps the next challenge life would bring . We are going to know how our past really influences our future and determine where we will be . 

In this new year , i hope i will continue to meet really nice and good people . Even though you are not that nice , i hope we can still be normal friends because i hate having enemies . HAHA whatever . I met some nice colleagues and people during work and i really thank them for making my working life more fruitful and interesting . Sometimes the laughter was too overwhelming and i really didn't laugh like this for a long time . Not that i am someone pessimistic but it was because i met really humorous people at work who have such rare talent of cracking really funny jokes . During this period of work , i have also learnt that tolerance and acceptance go a long way to forge friendships and build relationships . Of course , love is important too . *Winks* .
Anyways , as we continue to be inspired and inspire others down the road , i hope we will continue to change and become a better individual . I have a number of resolutions but i am not going to list it here because i realised i didn't really achieve what i wanted to last year .  I am thankful i pulled through 2012 and i am grateful for the people who have taught me important life lessons and values .  Thank you and happy belated new year ! 

Work

I haven't blog since last year .. So this shall be the first official post this year ! Blogging about my part time job today . Anyways , my views on an ideal and suitable job are really simple . Firstly , since it's a part time job thus the main factor to be considered is the pay . Yes , of course we must be reasonably paid BUT another rather significant point is also to consider whether i like the job . Honestly , I wouldn't say i love my job , but i didn't detest it to the core either . Of course , a perfect job speaks of fulfilling experience , besides helping to widen one's social circle positively and allow one to put their talents and skills into good use .
Till date , i have worked for around a month and i had my share of happy and unhappy times . Sometimes i find myself questioning my real abilities during work , as i don't know why i am faced with a lot of challenges in work recently . Sometimes i am desperately seeking reasons why have i made so many mistakes in this course of time . Furthermore , to have someone to comment on my mistakes made the hesitation to quit this job even more encouraging  . I don't know why i have this thinking , it's inexplicable to some extent ... Frustrating and helpless situations during work made me succumb easily to emotions , especially when i face rare and unfortunate incidents . Sometimes i try to bury my ambivalence whenever someone asks about my job ... Hmm . That's the bad side .
Of course , i am really happy and blessed because i have made many friends and to really know the face of society . How demanding can customers get and the sense of accomplishment i got when i managed to deal with them .
Perhaps the thing that i am most grateful for , is the given opportunity to forge a unique and cherished friendship with one of my colleagues . We're now good friends .
Don't really know why but we can chat for hours and i'd never thought to meet such a nice person from work ! Thanks so much for helping me around , listening to me and being crazy with me during the much anticipated one hour break . I really enjoy the times laughing at lame jokes with her and singing crazily in washroom while we were changing clothes . People there even suspected that we were childhood sisters . Sadly , she is still schooling and have returned to malaysia . Anyways , thanks for those beautiful memories ! :)

Pictures with other colleagues and really nice people i've met ! Really enjoy the times we cracked funny jokes about customers and complaining to each other how annoying and irritating some customers are .