6 years of friendship

Just like the good ol' days where all of us would go together for our annual new years' eve countdown together. Did for 2-3 years in a row without fail.

Now it's time to meet up once again just like before the time we all left to different parts of the world to further our studies.

How did all of u ended up in UK again while I went to Aus instead? hahaha. I really wish I went to UK instead but what is done is done....

Another typical Saturday night meet up after dinner but the most meaningful and fruitful of them all.
I am about to meet the best friends:-

Eugene who I've not seen for the past 4 years and I really miss him :(
Pei Jie who I've not seen for about 2 years ever since she left for UK. I miss all the little chit chats and gossiping. My best girlfriend in high school and ppl used to say how cute we were when we walk together because of the height difference.
Resh who's been around in KL but I haven't had the time to meet her.

Did not realize that the 2 ladies were together in the car right in front of me while we made our way to SS2 for a drink at 10+pm. And just slightly before that, I scolded Gene via sms since he was about to FFK me for the 2nd time round. I waited for him for 2 hrs plus the first time and yes, I was quite pissed since it was a no-show at the end. Let it passed after a while since I can't seem to stay angry with him for some odd reason. The best friends have their way around me with just about anything.

And I was not alone in the car; bro and BK came as well since we all knew each other. BK is in S'pore as well since he is doing his internship. I hugged the girls before we sat down and order our drinks while the 2 passengers of mine sat separately since we wanted to catch up privately.

Gene came in shortly. The guys immediately walked over to one another to greet one another.

I love how all my close friends mix well with one another even though they didn't know one another until I brought everyone together during the NYE countdown celebrations that we spent together.

I got it quite badly from the 2 ladies for keeping them in the dark for the past 1-2 years while the guy friend is pretty well equipped with updates from my side. Not quite sure how did that ever happened? hehehehe. I promise to update both of u girls more often from now in kays? :P

So we had to chase Gene away from our table to my bro's table while I update the girls .....

Plenty of updates on our individual personal life, career and studies..........
Truly glad that everyone is doing very well and happy with whatever that they are currently pursuing :) I am not doing too badly myself.
Gene is gonna pursue his Masters in Cambridge come Sept.
PJ is gonna start work on the 5th in a law firm. I have a best friend who is about to be a lawyer! :P
Resh is about to finish her studies and is currently interning in a PR firm.
BK, my neighbour is doing quite well with his actuarial studies in UK.

The girls left around 12am since they have a curfew. Bid them goodbye with big fat hugs and promise we'll meet up the next time I come back. The 2 guys came over to join us after that.

I brought my brother along for a reason.
I only entrust 2 of my best guy friends to do my share which would be to knock some sense into that immature mind of his. It works all the time! :)
That is how it works for me... It's a given that both my dad and brother know all my close friends. My best friends and close friends from high school all the way to University. Works out the same for my brother's friends as well.

We left about 30 mins later and Gene is now one head taller than me =_=
Will u just stop growing already? Geez...
Tentatively, I'll be seeing him 2 weeks later when I come back again but u'll never know what might come up then.

Alright.... Let's wind back the clock a lil before that yumcha to dinnertime + family time @ Midvalley.
Met the cousins again :D They are just too cute for me to resist playing with them and taking their picture.



And on Friday night.....


The gentlemen carried me and Lynn's laptop bag while we make our way to the restaurant for BKT. Sungguh muka tembok when we walked right up to him and asked: "Can u carry my laptop bag for me?" hahahaha.



Best friends are back in action.... :)
At least now I can FOCUS 100% on the ones that are important.
Never lose sight of the ones that I've set my eyes on.

Daddy oh daddy....
Do not ask your precious daughter again why is she coming back so often!
Do not ask the obvious =)
You just need to ask
- What time is she arriving in KL?
- Where to pick her up from?
Done!

Not why is she coming back!!! *tsk**tsk*
Partially my fault since I called him twice in 2 weeks to tell him when am I planning to come back.

3 days into the engagement and I am already given sections to do.... Now that's the way to go. One section is a bit on the heavy side but I am determined to meet expectations :)

Mon - Fri routine
6.30am: Get up
7.30am: Takes the bus to MRT station
8.15am: Arrive at Raffles place, Grab bun, newspaper and morning coffee/ tea before heading to office.
8.30am: Arrived in office. Read the papers and have brekkie while I chit chat with the batch mates. Check email or help senior with some misc work.
9am: Leave for clients.
9.30 - 6pm: Work plus one hours of lunch. Work is off topic during lunch.
6pm: Pack up and take a cab to the nearest MRT station.
6.20-6.30pm: Take the MRT to AMK station to catch the last shuttle bus.
7.15pm: On the last shuttle bus to condo.
7.30pm: Dinner and chit chat with Mum's good friend/ the maid/ friend.
8 - 8.30pm: Head back to my unit.
8.30pm onwards: Gym/ hangout at the pool with the kids/ go online/ tidy up the room.
10.30pm: Bedtime!

DISCIPLINE! :)

first weekend.....

Brunch on a sunny Saturday morning with the cousin sister and her bf. I needn't pay a single cent. Then off to Orchard road for some shopping before they send me home in the afternoon. I am one spoilt kid.
Sought help from my "good food guide" since we were already chatting at night for a yummy lunch on a Sunday afternoon since I'll be meeting a good friend/ my neighbour who lives 3 doors away from my home in KL. Had a good talk while having lunch and drinks for a few hours before we left for home.

Thanks for the gift! :)

Funny how of all places to meet up, we just had to pick this place when we live just a few doors away.

There will be more to come in the coming weeks.

Last day of training :(


All my beloved colleagues on the same table who sabo-ed me on the very last day ....
The ones who accepted the "real" me and I could happily be myself in front of them without feeling like a complete outcast or even ignored for that matter. They do tease my Mandarin pronunciation all the time since we converse in a rojak language - English and Mandarin but at least we are all conversing in a language I am comfortable with.

Next, drinks at our very own Club house



I left at 8.15pm after 2 bottles of beer since I wasn't in the mood and I stupidly left thinking that I have something to do upon reaching home but learned my lesson. No more waiting in front of the laptop from now on.... They went clubbing afterwards until 3.30am. Kena teruk from colleagues for ditching them :P

Anyway, I am dead come 3rd of September in Krabi. Senior (2nd from the right) was pretty upset that I left early and vowed to feed me loads of alcohol at Krabi. That's my buddy on the right btw.
Doomed! But colleague promised to help me "deng" a few mugs.



Not sure I got told how many times since Day 1 in the firm as to how tall I am and also how I should or should not wear heels to work since I am already the tallest girl of the lot. Amazing how the same person actually told me to wear heels on the same day more often only because it will intimidate the other guys except himself. Not exactly very convincing ..... eh?

3 weeks time but this will be a short one. I have another 2 weeks to work some magic but I won't kill myself in the process so just wait and see :)

They are now my family in S'pore but the ones back home are irreplaceable.
It's nice & comforting to have someone to talk to about her in specific and my problems.
I like the heart to heart talk the past 2 days. I just needed someone to listen and tell me what's the right thing to do. I was worried, tired and frustrated.
But I've fully recovered so back to business :P

And I finally burst! Not through the phone but through twitter. Would have been a really nasty one if I actually did call.

It's about time....
Not quite sure what triggered it.

hmmm......................

G2 outing

G2 outing
I shall take the trouble to introduce each and everyone new G2 in our unit... :)

left to right:
JY: Don't quite need the introduction :P
JX: It's all about analyzing and being serious!
Alvin: Criminal level of service when it comes to buying drinks for the girls since he demands that he charge a service fee; my walking GPS in S'pore; My good food guide; my tea break coffee/ tea buyer; our awesome team leader for our table who is always late; claims that he needs to get rid of his alcohol allergy by drinking more?
HK: Surprising level of service when it comes to buying drinks for the girls during lunch; Coffee doesn't work on him despite drinking 2 cups; Sydney-ian; The loudspeaker and joker in our table.
Jon: Small but yet has loads to say and he is one smart little machine; one who can't stand the heat and will sweat like crazy whenever we're out for lunch.

ZS: One intelligent woman and we'll see great things from her. Another shopaholic of my kind. Put both of us together and we'll spend all your $$$.
Wendy: My "kaki" who talks a lot and has loads to say about my remarks. Not sure when did I offend her but she just loves to "char" me. The loudspeaker in our table.
Michelle: Got to know her only for 2 days but a nice person to work with.
Lynn: Sweet sweet girl!
YuGuang: barely know her but she looks fierce! hahaha.

WS: Enthusiastic whenever it comes to class exercise which is GOOD!
I Ting: Laughs for no particular reason and the way she laughs is too funny so we all end up laughing too.
Edna: My fellow Malaysian who is also tall! yay!
YZ: Don't really know her well :(
Melissa: One gorgeous and active girl!
JX: A girl who is fairly quiet but super ladylike.
Erin: Also from Melbourne but Monash. This girl owns 3 Ferragamo shoes and they cost AUD 650 each!!! O-M-GEE! So obviously the rest of us made fun of her for the rest of ytd and she refuse to talk to me! OOPS!
Yours truly looking all tired after walking for a good 15-20 mins in sky high heels to Chinatown.

Group shot! Cheers!

Stomach aching as we speak from laughing too much.... :'(
They just won't stop making fun of my mandarin ! *roar*

I think I gave the wrong answer when asked by the new colleagues *sigh.....*
Oh well...... It's still not too late!
The Krabi trip is gonna be awesome!

Same goes for the F1 race coming up in Sept! :) :) :)

I seek the happiness and I will find it! It's just the beginning!
The days are almost over !
Once a month is a safe option :)

It's tiring to go back and forth like that! :(

Planned return dates : -

9 - 11th September

21- 30th of Oct (Exam! :( and Daddy Sim's b'day!)

5 - 7th Nov

24 - 27th Dec (X'mas eve Celebration!)

30th - 2nd Jan 2012 (New Years' Eve Celebration!)

Tentatively once a month since I vowed to save up on $$$.

And trust the girlfriends to make me a happy kid on a Saturday afternoon~~~!

My treat next round! :D

Durian cake <3

Red velvet cupcake and macaroons!

Blueberry tofu cake?

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Only to have 2 person ruin it all on that night itself

Some people are just not worth the time and effort.....
I couldn't be bothered anymore.
They frustrate me too much and it's wearing me out.

I am gonna put my career ahead of the rest from now on.
That is the only thing left ahead that seems somewhat promising.
The only pathway that is brightly lighted up.
The only goal that I can work towards with confidence.
From once in 2 weeks to once a month, who knows when will the next time be?
Vowed to be happy by starting afresh!

I believe she would have been proud of me! :)

I now have a walking GPS in S'pore!

Awesome colleague actually helped me research the fastest and most efficient way to get to the bus terminal from clients' place!

Recognize the handwriting ? XD
I was a lil desperate so I used the given sweets to brighten things up a bit!
Sabo-ed my colleague by telling our instructor that it's her b'day and fed her Starbucks cheesecake thereafter!

Can't wait for this weekend to be back home in KL. Home sweet home....
I won't be back for another one month after this weekend. The next scheduled return will be mid-Sept for the family gathering during Mid Autumn festival.

Neighbour in KL will be here starting next week for 1 month plus, heading to Krabi in 3 weeks time, college friends will be down for a bit in Sept to visit.

Clearly Daddy Sim is frustrated with me for keeping such a low profile ever since I arrived here. Same goes for some friends whom I failed to notify and also ex-colleagues whom I failed to update @_@
My bad.... I apologize.

And make fun of me since I've already put on weight :(
Not good not good! The "fei po" needs to fit into her 2 piece in 3 weeks!
Hence, it's gonna be all about Kiara Hill this weekend. No more excuses.
Let's hope my car is still around since I am fully booked on Sat morning itself until dinnertime!*fingers crossed*

One week

Babysitter for 2 days and probably more days to come to 4 kids....

If there is one part where I excel in, it'll be this area.

I chase them to bed at night before going to bed, pick up the mess after them, chase them to have breakfast before I "run" to catch the shuttle bus to work, check that all of them are back home at night before locking up, buy supper for the 2 growing boys only to have them finish my breakfast for the next day as well, help them with their homework :P

Nostalgic... It's been a while since I last felt this "motherly"
I can get used to this :D
Kinda made me realize how much I enjoy taking care of the younger ones
"Jie Jie! Ni hao!"
That's what I hear each time I see them.

Krabi in 3 weeks time with the new colleagues
Found a new close friend amongst the new colleagues :)
Not meant to serve as a replacement to the following though. LOL!
We all need someone whom we can trust at work! :P

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One week and counting..... :)

So far so good
Looking at how things were right before I left, I think I made the right decision.
And I believe I have some of the best girlfriends around :P

Anyway, back to some fun stuff! I'll try not to post up so much emo stuff from now on :)
So... this girl decided to make a trip to Johor on Sat despite being unwell and smartly took the longer route so she basically took 2 hrs +++ to arrive in Johor.
Oh well.... Lesson learnt!

Took this from the taxi.
Pretty rainbow

Fun fair in Johor

The 3 brave auditors! hahahaha.

The view from the unit balcony...

The truth will reveal itself with time. I was actively seeking it at one point but I guess it's not really worth the effort. Was not easy especially when it's not from one side.
I am just gonna do what I do best for now, be there for the ones that need me.
I'll be your friend and listener.
I'll do my very best.
This is the real me back in high school. This post is probably the evidence.
http://balaulicious.blogspot.com/2006/12/life-in-balau-in-4-paragraphs.html

NOT good AT ALL!

Down with a bad cold and got caught in the rain 3 times since I came to S'pore.

Daddy is sick too! My fault actually ...

Sigh...........

Got caught in the heavy rain today during lunch hour and it was a long stretch for this one .... but colleague bought me hot coffee afterwards so that made up for the horrible weather ...

hahahaha.

My turn to buy tmr since coins is a big no no for that colleague of mine! What is it with people and coins? LOL.

and I just started searching for good food in S'pore!

Few months down the road.... I foresee myself going back home less often. That's my honest opinion. Even if I do, it's for the 2 important ones.

I've already released my grip and I am doing great on my own. I am now less emotional and less dependent. Not at my happiest but I am happy and satisfied.

I run to catch the bus in the morning, squeeze with the rest of the population in S'pore in the MRT, join the "stampede" at Raffles and do the same all over again after work.

Fast becoming close friends with my batch mates from the same dept(planning plenty of upcoming activities: Dragonboat training, wakeboarding, badminton etc)!

Thank god they dun drink so so much here since my only way around is the public transport.

One is 4 years my senior but yet so full of nonsense. That should be the way :P

The other three currently located at Menara Perak are kept in the loop as I still email them everyday using my work email.

Day1: Orientation..........

New colleagues whom I'll be seeing around quite often....

Day 2: Orientation + dinner and drinks

The only way to start anew is to let go of the past and move on.
I found it relatively easier knowing that the much needed distance is there.
Quoted this from a colleague:
"It takes a min to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someone and a day to love someone but it takes a lifetime to forget someone...."

I'll be spending more time with the 2 boys from now on.
Feeling at ease and more relaxed. I found my peace.
I miss home but I don't hate the new company.
Let's just say that they are easier to manage and easy to please.
Less of a headache and complication but more carefree and energy are involved.
Badminton was never this ridiculous and basketball was never this fun at night.
I might request to come back early everyday from work just to accompany them for sports.