Jobs. Qualifications.

I received a piece of good news from Joey today! She has got an offer from IE Singapore. Woah, she's going to work as some advisor mind you. Hee. Good, it should be the right time for her to move on from her current job I suppose. Good luck babe!

On the other hand, Dearie Dan had some kinda disappointment today. He went for a job interview at SAFRA, well supposedly some sort of marketing consultant as claimed by the agency. But to his dismay, it was actually for some role who just needs to be at the reception addressing walk-in customers' queries and answering to phone call enquiries. This is hell of a difference as what the agency claimed, isn't it? Absolute absurdity I call! I know that it has been hard on him these coupla months, trying to look for a job that he has interest for and at the same time not compromising the remunerations. I know it's not easy but he's going to make it for sure!

To be frank, Dearie has no lack of capabilities when it comes to work. But the unfortunate horrible practical truth is that, he has no freaking degree. I really have loads of empathy for this atrocity. Of course I don't find any great deal about having a degree, or rather urm, we degree holders always say this. But seriously, no degree in this current society is a great deal, sad as it sounds, it's the naked truth. Wait, I beg to differ actually. Why do I even contemplate about going for my Masters? I know it's sort of going to promise myself a more comfortable life in future, but who knows by the time I have already obtained my Masters, people out there are already fighting for PHDs, doctorates etc. Urm, of cuz I've the exorbitant school fees to be distressed about but oh well, go and pursue for all you want. There is no peace I tell you.

One of my colleagues was relating the average market wage we should be earning for working in the banking industries according to one of the surveys. To my surprise, I still have not reached even the market wage as carried out by the survey. And when I turn around and look at others, whether or not they are in the same industry or not, yeah I think probably I'm too easily contented. But at the same time, I do not wish to get influenced by pressurising peers who keep on lamenting that they are underpaid and hope to move on with a higher-commanding pay. They irk me sometimes seriously. First of all, we have to think whether we are capable enough to even command that colossal wage and not forgetting the altitudinous volume of work coupled with it. Everything comes with a price alright.

Doubtlessly, everyone hopes to move up in their job. But I think we have to really ponder what we truly want to obtain from the job. If it's just pure monetary terms, then I really have to sympathise these people cuz they are just simply empty-hearted. But if you really adore and respect your job, fighting for it in terms of remuneration wise is indeed essential for positive growth and drive to perform better in the job.

So I've to still redress Dearie's grievances in job-hunting. Fine, he don't have a degree but look, he's pursuing his Advanced Diploma now, and hopefully upgrades to a degree next year. And he don't have to be called up by some company who can't pay decently to be some pathetic office boy anymore. You may think it's bullshit, but I still choose to believe that with talent and hard work, you do not really need high qualifications to see you through success and fruits of your labour. This will stand and prove its candor for sure.

And now, I'm so looking forward to kickboxing tomorrow. I didn't manage to run yesterday! Do you know why? I call it retribution. For cursing the humid weather on Sat and look how it has punished me... heavy rain yesterday! Argh. I shall be more appreciative of weather next time. And I promise to double up my energy for the kicks and punches tomorrow. :)

Weekend Immunity

Today is not a productive Sat for me as I was feeling lethargic at most parts of the day, even when I was in the heart of Orchard! This is just not right. Where did that weekend vitality vanished to?! I blame the weather. Indeed, it has been humid like crazy these few days and it's really horrible to withstand it. I hope that the rain makes its way here soon, well at least to devour the humidity and shower some refreshing air.

Nevertheless, it was relaxing to chill at Book Cafe at Martin Road on a Sat afternoon. Frankly, it's my first time there despite hearing about it so many years ago. And I really fancy the place! So cosy and domestic-feel kinda cafe. I shall go there often for coffee and books! Oh, not forgetting they really have tantalizing food. After the satisfying break, Dan and I walked to Simply Bread to check out their wholesome and delectable-looking varieties of bread and Dan bought a loaf of Ciabatta bread just baked from the oven. Quite an impressive bread and sandwich joint. Hmm, I want to try their sandwiches one of these days! Okay, some pictures to see...

Simply Bread...

Salivating! Turkey ham sandwich with avocado & egg-white on top

Rosemary tea in a pot

Pretty menu board @ Book Cafe

The homely interior

I shan't waste Sunday later. I shall go for a jog perhaps to release some tension in my body. Afterall, I sort of foresee a long and busy week at work ahead. Good luck to me...

"No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you'd be more productive." - Dr. Joyce Brothers

Losing Touch

It's appalling to realise that week passes by after week swiftly. This phenomenon is especially so after I joined OCBC. It will soon be 2 years for me in the bank next month!

Have you ever really pondered and envisaged what you've been doing during the course of your lifespan until now? Honestly, I find it hard to even comprehend. It's distressing because I find that I'm losing my own meaning of life. I'm not being suicidal here alright. Haha. Simply because I'm going through the conventional way of lifestyle everyone is leading here. Does that mean that I don't belong here, this our homeland? It's all committments' faults. Loads of it. And I think we can't live without it cuz afterall, committments motivate us to pursue our goals, aren't they supposed to?

Yes, I'm losing touch with myself gradually. I miss myself more 5 years back. The one that I was in awe and envy of. The one who was filled with much more zest and reasons to live and love. I've lost touch with myself. Sigh. So much for the melancholy, I tried to console myself that there is impermanence in every single stage of my life and therefore, I need to be adaptive and receptive to ever-changing situations/people. Maybe I should thank God that my life is sort of mellow and tranquil now. I have a healthy family, a job that pays me reasonably well, great pals and a boyfriend who adores me much. Well, I do not possess the above 5 years back. Life is fair they say. :)

Thank God It's Friday tomorrow! I can't wait for weekend immunity to hit me...

Weight

Seriously, you've no idea how much weight I've gained these 2 years. It's worrying.

I shan't disclose what's my current weight until I've reached my ideal. Haha. Unfathomable is that, how the hell did I gain so much?!

Look, I still work out and all, and not forgetting eating more as well. Oops. But that was more of like the previous year. You know when you're happily in love and all things just seemed perfect, your weight escalates as well. And when I realized that I could not fit into my size 27 Levis' jeans, I know that's the end. *Sobs*

Wait, that shouldn't be the end... I've picked up a more healthy lifestyle! I realized that I'm hooked on running. Urm, boring running. Ha. But really, I simply adore it just cuz it's a total body workout and my body feels lighter after a good sweat-out run. And you know what, I've recently reached my goal timing for 5km at the GE Women run last Sunday... 30 mins! Yay! I know it's not fantastically superb but well, I'm not a seasoned runner afterall, so you must compliment me for that. :)

Looking achieved!

My golden bid no & name. Cool, isn't it? Hee.

What's next? Maybe a half-marathon. But... that's freaking 21km. Sounds intimidating enough. And to think Yunwei asked me to join the Standard-Chartered full marathon. Excuse me? That's like a ghastly 42km. I took my hat off her cuz she actually made it in 2005. Respect. But the repercussion is that she can't walk properly for 1 week? *grins* But seriously, homage. I think I'll train progressively though, if not for the full marathon, then the half marathon. :P

Back to losing weight... I think I'm losing it somehow. Not significantly drastic, but I sense the
difference when I wear my clothes and I see my weight going down the scale. I want to lose more! Down down down the weight goes!

Uh, just in case you think I'm obsessed with losing weight and desires to look real good, please don't get it wrong. Afterall, I don't think I'll look good being skinny, just want to lose that extra baby fats on my body that's all. Besides, I'm not a looker, so it doesn't really make any difference whether I'm real skinny or obese, does it? I bet a lot of people will not think this way, but I really do. I'm just losing weight because I know I can do it and I want to prove it can be done!

So much for losing weight. I think that's enough. Just be healthy & happy.

It's late but my eyes are not shutting on me. I guess the adrenalin is still burning due to kickboxing just now.

Please retire me to slumberland now...

My Blog's Wonderful Emergence

Definition of BLOG: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page.

I'd never have imagined the labour of my blog. It crawled to this earth FINALLY! Urm.. With much expectations and anticipations, I promise to deliver my most heartfelt thoughts and emotions and I aspire to move and motivate readers with them. :)

Well, yeah i mentioned crawled, so what has been hindering me from wanting to blog since donkey years ago? I've researched and prescribed the following reasons:

1. I'm worried that I'll be perturbed if I can't blog as well as others.
2. I'm worried that my posts will be uninteresting.
3. I'm worried that I'll not be able to upkeep and maintain my blog with captivating pics and
animated logos.
4. I'm worried that I'll be a lazybone to even write anything going forward.

Seriously, who cares? Am I blogging for myself or others? I think I should be blogging for myself and hence I'm my own reader. Afterall, I started this blog as I wanted to deposit my inner thoughts and opinions via writing. How rejuvenating it sounds!

I actually love to write. Well, maybe not on politics and world's earthly affairs but other than that, I love to write. I used to compose poems, English & Chinese. Geez, where have they gone to?! Lost and gone through the years. I should've diaried them in a book or something. Sigh.

Warning!
To you out there who may be my dearest & loved ones, friends, colleagues, acquaintances etc, you might be able to delve into and discern some truths you might not know or ever know from my blog. Do not be confounded. You're just knowing the subliminal & intrinsic side of me.

Exhilarated. Effervescent. This is exactly how I feel right now.