Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Good Palette
Been a while since I posted with pics so here's some pics with updates!
Don't think I updated this last week but I was floating on air coz a stranger (lady) came up to me at the bus interchange to say I look pretty and slim. Not once, not twice but a minimum of three times. OK, I know this is a little thick skinned but it makes me happy so... Just bear with it ok? Hehe.
We had a broker event tonite -Wine tasting nite. My god.. It's brilliant!! We had so many different types of wines and I was the only one out of about 50 people to score 5/5! Perfect score!!! They had a specialist wine critic, Jeremy Oliver, who was there to talk about the wines and give his opinion. Along with a book that he wrote. He came up to me and asked for my opinion on the wines. After which, he told me I was the only who had it all correct! He said I had a fantastic palette and that I'll outshine him!!!
Wines that I had for tonite. Answer: B, B, B, A. The last 2 wine selections are not in this list.
Proud moment when he signed and wrote my name on the book!
Of coz the proudest moment was when he told everyone that I would make a marvelous apprentice with my palette!!! I swear I was damn proud at that moment coz never have I been known or told that I'm good with my wines/alcohol and my palette!! I always thought I was shit! Time to change job?? Hahahahaha! Sad to find out that Alicia has tendered her resignation (horrors!!) and she told me I was cut out for broker line (not the 1st person to tell me that.. or for Sales line for that matter).
Oh well, guess I was also extremely pleased when Sandra went around telling everyone that I was crucial on the desk coz I'm the only one who knows how everything should be done and makes sure it gets done. *blush* Many thanks to Charles who introduced me to the broker and asking me along for the third time!
It was Thai food nite for dinner yesterday and I made Rad Na, Tom Yum Goong and Stir Fried Kailan with Mushrooms. Proud of myself as dinner was actually good despite the mess in the kitchen due to the lack of time and ingredient. :) Sooooo happy!!!
Rad Na - Thai style hor fun but tastes different from local hor fun!
Stir Fried Kai Lan with Straw Mushrooms - my favorite!
Tom Yum Goong made from scratch!
Been having it good these days and I'm more than happy and thankful! Grateful and feeling blessed. ^.^ Thanks to everyone for making my day everyday!!!
magz [11:31 PM]
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Dinner with Old Clan
A dinner with the old clan of folks - Bee, Felix, Ken, KK, Goldwin, Chuan, Justin. The only person missing was Marina and it would have been perfect and complete. The group I hung out with the most when I 1st joined this company. The group I went clubbing with every Friday then.
How much I miss this group of friends!! How much I miss the time when we all worked together on the same floor bickering and teasing one another!! Tonite felt the same as back then, as though all of us have never left. :)
For the 1st time, we arranged last Thursday evening and all of us turned up tonite. That is just amazing! And of coz everytime I talk to my dearest buddy KK, he makes me feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We will find out 2 months down the road but I know, there's always a way out no matter what happens.
Love all the groups of friends I've made in my life and treasuring all my friendships with all the lovely people!!
magz [10:14 PM]
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Coincidences
I'll post about Europe trip once I've sorted the pics.. Soon I hope!
Anyway, ever believe in coincidences? I've had so many coincidences happening on the same day recently that it's getting a bit scary, but in a nice way.
Eg, yesterday around noon my manager asked if we did certain types of trades and I said I think so. Evening time around 4pm, my ex boss was doing that exact type of trade!!
And today, I went to visit gram. Was a little reluctant getting out of bed but I dragged myself up in the end. Glad I did! Went for breakfast with uncle Charles n aunt Marg at this coffee shop where it used to a restaurant we frequented, esp for celebrating gram's bday. The restaurant was owned by uncle Charles's friend and it's closed down now.
We chatted about the times we ate there in the past and of the owner. Then home we went. Dinner time came and Eeyore and I couldn't decide where to go for dinner. I suggested Casuarina prata at Pierce and he wanted fish soup at Dover.
I won eventually but upon reaching Pierce, he didn't want prata so I suggested the Chinese place next door. 車老闆.
I stared at the name as it's the surname of the boss who owned the restaurant I went to this morning. I looked at the guy taking orders in the shop. This skinhead guy... The familiar face.. And I went "OMG!!!". It's the same guy!!!
Unbelievable!! I am still in disbelief at how everything came about by chance! It's mind boggling! But I'm happy to have chosen to eat dinner there and happy to see this owner again. I'll be there again soon! :)
Time for Twilight at the cinema! Caring vampire and werewolf! :D
magz [10:15 PM]
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Europe Update 2
Travelling on a tour bus from Cordoba to Granada now. They actually have wifi on the bus! Looking at the vast land and greenery with the sun shining brightly and typing this post is just awesome. This trip is proving to be a marvelous one thus far.
Winter in Europe is very different from winter in Asia. I like the experience of both and hopefully I get to travel more n experience more along the way.
Just saw on Facebook that 2 great friends of mine I knew when I 1st started working are getting married! Sooo happy for them!
Time to delete pictures on the bus ride for memory space. Til next time!
magz [9:34 PM]
*will dreams come true one day?*
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Quick Update of Europe Trip
I'll do an update of my entire trip complete with pics when I'm back. For now, all I can say is.. I love Europe!!! I had an unbelievably amazing experience in France where I met nice and warm people. More update on that in the entire trip post.
Needless to say, plenty of charming guys who dress immaculately and soooo well! Eeyore kept pointing out the men to me! Haha. We were saying that he will definitely turn gay if he stays or lives in France. :)
And here I am now, in a country I love soooo much - Espanol!!! My beloved Spain!! Currently in Sevilla in a beautiful studio apartment resting. Having a terrible migraine from lack of sleep.
Weather here is super hot (Singapore weather) compared to France or London where it was chilly and nice at 12 degrees everyday. Not complaining coz night time is still a lot more cooling.
Just took 2 panadols so I'm off to bed soon as migraine is finally gone for now. Til the next post, take care all!!
**dreaming big.. living and loving it**
magz [7:44 AM]
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Sunday, November 06, 2011
Great Week!
It was a great week before I went on my holiday!
Mon (31 Oct) - finally had a good catch up session with Zhen after 10 years. Our friendship broke during college times n I never knew the reasons til Monday. Nor did I know that the best friend I hung out with in school daily actually liked me but denied it in front of me when we talked about it, yet admit to Zhen. Anyway, it was eons ago and I'm glad to have found my close gf back again. :)
Tues (01 Nov) - dinner with my dearest brothers cum close guy friends since 10 years back - Luke, Vic and Alwyn. Went for dinner at a place called Celina's where the alcohol was amazing! Food was also yummy and overall, fantastic companion made it all work well!
Wed (02 Nov) - drinks with Jackson mentor. I miss talking to him in office! He's the only guy on the team I know I can confide in and he could tell lots of stuff without me saying. Kristian, my London trader, was also there n some of the sales guys too. PSM especially.. made it very awkward for us but then, knowing him these many years now, I guess I'm used to it. ^.^
Thurs (03 Nov) - drinks with my Onz group from ops. Same old place with the same old clan. Love my little gatherings and this group of crazy wild folks. It was a nite of endless laughter and chatter!
Fri (04 Nov) - last minute meet up with Zoey as she was at my office building for some training. Went to Novena with her to check out a dance studio then off to Bishan for dinner. :) Great friends don't come by easily so I treasure more.
After which was a mad rush to pack my bags for my trip the next morning where I needed to be at the airport by 7am. Packing completed only at 2am. Barely slept on the plane and here I am now in London. More to update but I have been awake for more than 24 hours now with only an on and off 30mins nap here n then so I'm heading off to bed. ;) more to update soon!
magz [6:39 AM]
*will dreams come true one day?*
