When I Dream~

Unbelievably, I've been on medical leave for 4 days. In June, I was on medical leave for a whole week due to pharynghitis. Not a particularly healthy year for me for sure. Gotta move my arse to keep fit and healthy from now on. Can't be slack anymore for the sake of my own health. Sigh.. But what's the point of taking medical leave when I've been working from home everyday? :( Especially today, I was online the whole day working. How depressing. Is my work really more important than my own life and health? Hmmmm... I think I could have recovered faster if I had gone to see my usual doctor on Monday rather than to the clinic opposite my house. But I was too sick to go so far to see my usual doctor (her clinic is near my office area). So I went to the doctor opposite my house who is normally not that bad either. Little did I know that this time, he wasn't too good! :( With fever and flu and telling him that I can't sleep much at night due to the blocked nose...

I have come to realize the moral of my life story. And what is that? Moral of my life story: NEVER EVER gain weight else suffering starts! Why do I say that? Seems like everytime I put on weight, I start falling sick.. This is the 3rd time this year I think, and the umpteenth time over the last 4 years since I knew Eeyore. I blame it on him for making me fat and hence I fall sick. Hehe. But it's true!! I really can't put on weight. It happens everytime and it sucks! I end up suffering from some weird illness/sickness and it's horrible and dreadful. Aching bones, sleepless nights, heavy pounding head. I'm just glad all these pains over the last 2 days have now been converted into a blocked nasal passage and sore throat. Not that I prefer having blocked nose or sore throat but those are more bearable than all the other symptoms. Just like my colleague WL asked.. Sore throat again? Yeah.. The throat has been naughty these days. I have a feeling I'm too heaty as u...

I know I ought to be more diligent and hardworking in updating my blog but honestly, it's getting tough. Been busy these days and losing focus. Was online booking test deals earlier and that's the 1st time I use my laptop in a few months - so unlike me to neglect my laptop. Worse of all, I have been neglecting my own weight. Been feeling like a lump of fats but not doing anything about it. I see my ugly double chin daily and hate looking at myself. I feel the fats wobbling on my thighs and yet, I'm still turning a blind eye to it. I keep telling myself I have to start moving and yet, my brain is definitely not taking control of my body. Sigh.. Had drinks with Charles last night - we had a good talk about work and sports. Work wise, he's always been there as a good "teacher". I always message him at work when I don't understand what is the lingo used, what is needed to be done even when he's not in the same company now. He's very helpful and wil...

Yet another sad day - the big retrenchment project is in play again. Today, Chris was asked to go. He's the last person in the group who interviewed me for my current role to go.. Charles, Jacko, Chris were asked to go. Thomas changed role last year, Ppal didn't wanna manage any more teams, Rodders left on his own. 6 people interviewed me.. And now... Maybe I jinxed all of them? :( I heard about the new changes - I'm happy for Si who can work in singapore now. But I still feel bad for Chris.. Nothing stays the same forever. Jacko told me I should leave soon too. I really dunno.. With markets like this, it's tougher than anyone can imagine. Plus I'm still gunning for my long overdue promotion which I will only find out about the results in dec. Only time will tell.. Til then, I wish Chris all the best - I know we will always be in touch and I'm sure I'll pop by his place soon enough to play with his uber cutie daughter and little doggie. I'll miss hav...

I'm extremely proud of myself!! I passed my driving test - basic, advanced and practical - all in 1 shot!! Continuing the female passing rate tradition in my family! Hahaha. For a very long time now, I've been wanting to get my licence, to drive around and finally, my wish is fulfilled!! 26 Sept 2012 - the day I must remember. :) Been driving quite a bit since then coz Eeyore has been very nice to let me drive his car. Hehe. Attended Yuhui's wedding as the emcee - glad the guys liked my script and think that I did a good job. Phew! Huge sigh of relief there. :) adding 2 of my favorite pictures here! Celebrated Jean and Stef's birthdays with the besties group last Saturday. Haven't seen them in a while and it's great to meet up again! :) missing them all!! Congrats to JW and XW on their engagement!!! Sooooo happy for them! Another couple tying the knot! Woohooo!! Also met up with the secondary school group last Thursday for dinner. The 2 soon to be mummies ...

I am finally done with the presentation for promotion today! All over and done with now. Whatever happens next, I can only leave to fate and to the gods above. A month of preparation, 2 weeks of slogging over presentation, 3 trial runs with manager - I am finally free of staring at my slides daily and thinking of my speech! Wooohooo!! Now for another important event on Thursday and to prepare for Yuhui's wedding as the sole emcee on Saturday! More script writing to be done but at least that's slightly less stressful since I've been emcee for a couple of times now. It will be another act of presentation skills on Saturday though I must say being a wedding emcee is a lot more fun! Haha. This is a stressful week but I'm looking forward to the next 2 events this week as they are not related to work! Hahaha. Keeping my fingers crossed all the way til December where I will know my results then. Couple of weekends ago was my 4 years anniversary with Eeyore. We didn't...

I know I've been missing.. What with planning a 2.5 week trip and traveling and all. More about that when I'm free though I still owe a lot about my Europe trip last year. Oh well.. More important stuff to mention.. I'm sort of in a dilemma between a 2 level jump in ranking with the same company or joining another firm altogether. Pros and cons analysis below.. 2 rank jump - what I've been waiting for and lacking the last 5 years. Long overdue. But I have to do a presentation about myself in front of quite a few people, handle a few projects and still be made scapegoat for issues that are not my fault. I've not been happy being accused wrongly and my rebuttal and explanations have fallen on to deaf ears. Disgusted by the fact that my current department is ruled and overrun by the people of the same race, come from the same country and speak the same language but are considered expats in my country!! I've never had an issue with that but they seriously side w...