Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Burnt Out!

I'm totally exhausted! Come to think of it, my weekends have been burnt from April onwards. Hmm...have been working on every Saturdays for the past 2 months or so. Haiz...now I seriously think that I'm an overwork but underpaid employee! Nevertheless, I still love my job lah.

April 11 , which happens to be my sis's birthday is also my 1 year anniversay as a Professional Kopi-Soh. I've learnt many things during this 1 year. Everyday is like a brand new day, with new learning opportunities. The 1 thing that I'm still learning is PR = People's Relation. Ok, or so called as Interpersonal Skills. Well, all the while I do not have problems interacting with people maybe coz of my chatty or rather "3-8" nature. So irregardless of whatever or whichever level, I've got no problems clicking with these people. But recently, I can feel the difference in treatment by the people in my department, except for 1, whom I respect a lot. Maybe coz she has been in my shoes, so she prolly knows how it feels. It's not easy being a middleman, or rather, the baddie to distribute/allocating work to people. After all, who wants to work extra and not being paid. But they failed to understand the fact that I also get the instructions from the higher management as well. Mmm...Not too sure izzit that I'm sensitive or what, but sometimes I do feel that they're like ganging up against me or something, and trying to outcast me. Initially, I was pretty affected, coz I'm upset by the fact that I did not sabotage them or whatsoever, yet I'm getting some kinda attitude treatment from these people. Probably, they felt that I'm so close to my boss, so better don't get so close to me etc. Haiz....Ok, I don't deny that I'm pretty close with my boss, BUT... I do draw a line especially when it comes to Work. I respect my boss and I don't 'paw' her. I don't see the need to....well, prolly our characters are quite similar, we can read each other's mind at times so I know what she wants and her expectations. Still, I DO NOT take advantage of this fact and use my authority or something. Anyway, I'm kinda disillusioned with people. Just 1 year, I meet soooo many people in my line of work that now, I truly understand the meaning of "Se Hui Da Xue" or also known as University of Society! So now, I've decided that I shall just do my work not bother about such issues too much. After all, I don't owe them a living. And if I leave the Company just because of such issue, I think I'm the dumbest person on earth, coz I believe that everywhere is the same! Gona just adopt the F**K-Care Attitude. Well, I guess it's one of the elements to survive in this society anyway.

Mmm....met with some relationship problems again. It's pretty complicating....not gona blog on it too much either as I'm kinda confused as well. Meanwhile, I guess being single is the best option for now. Like what I tell my friends... I'm single and avaliable, but not desperate. And I've mastered the skill of loving someone, without possessing the person. Well, I guess in life, certain things are just not meant to be....I don't know....or is it that I give up too easily?....I don't know either. Maybe I'm just too tired and disillusioned about everything. Mmm....this blog entry seems to be kinda depressing.....

Oh well, on a happier note, I've finally cleared all my events! *Yippie*....Food Hotel Asia, New Paper Big Walk, Singapore Food Expo etc....I've pulled through! Haha....Currently I've still got the SuperBand project to follow up. Still got a few roadshows coming up I guess. A short break will be good....or maybe I should just indulge in shopping therapy instead! It's the Great Singapore Sale! Hahaha....Gona shop till I drop!

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Friday, May 12, 2006

Sorry for the late of updates. Extremely busy and I've got another few busy weeks coming up. So a quick update for now with loads of pix before I MIA again! Haha

06 May 2006: My Hatch Day, which happens to be the Voting Day! Hahaha...ya, the garmen oso must gime face! Since my area falls under Aljunied, the 'hot' area...I had to vote, and it was the first time I voted in my entire life! Well, the whole Election thingy is over, so I'm not gona say much either. I dun wan later end up say wrong thing then eat black soya rice! haha...*rolls eyes*

The Celebration: Went out for a yummy lunch with my parents & sis in this Jap Rest, Sun and Moon in Wheellock Place. Ehh...izzit Sun & Moon or Moon & Sun...aiya, whatever lah. Anyway, this is a MUST-TRY Jap Rest! Very good food and nice ambience. Highly recommended! Thanks to Sis who brought us there! Then Papa paid for my mini b-day cake from Big-O, also from Wheellock!

It's Simply Yummylicious! *Drools*

Sis & I posing with my mini B'day Cake...


Lishan @ Shan-mei's Birthday actually falls on 07 May...thus, we decided to celebrate together in Sentosa!!


Yeah...! The 2 *ahem* Lovely Brithday Gals! Muahahahaha
And the very delicious and pretty Birthday Cake is courtesy of Shan-mei's friend, who's a chef in Pan Pacific Hotel. It's filled with cubes of chocolates and lotsa strawberries! Thank you to Shan-mei's friend! Heehee


In case you're wondering, the bubbery effects are real! We've got 'extras' blowing the soupy bubbles for us when taking pix! Haha

Received quite a bit of pressies that I like very much. Thank you guys! You know who you are...*winks* ... Had a wonderful and memorable Birthday this year. :)


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Monday, May 01, 2006

This whole week is like a nitemare to me! Superly busy that I seemed to have lost track of time. I was stationed @ the Singapore Expo from Tuesday till Friday. And not forgetting that I was already there on Monday afternoon for the set-up, which lasted till 7pm due to some screwed up from the Contractors. And late that night, I still rushed out to meet the guy from my subsidary to get some urgent stuffs from him. Luckily he came near my place. Standing on heels from 10am - 6pm on the bloody heels is really a tortue especially when I'm not a heels person. Plus the fact that I just had a relapse from my slip-disc, so everyday my lower back is like aching. Anyway, after doing trade & consumer fairs, I realised that somehow I still prefer doing consumer fairs. It's more interesting even though you may meet with more funny people. For trade shows, people there are more serious as they're usually the high and mighty people, which can be really stressful at times.


My Company's theme for this trade show is to make it like a warehouse. In case you're wondering, it's actually done in-house. Anyway, we don't actually get events company to set-up our shows. Everything is DIY!! That's why I alwaiz say that I'm a Bao-Sua-Bao-Hai Executive, coz I also have to manage events, including set-ups and all. It can be pretty tough, especially on the co-ordination part. Come to think of it, am glad that I din end up working @ events company!


My team of designers whom I work really very closely with. Hmm....sometimes it's quite tough on my end, coz generally, designers have pretty weird personality, or rather, they're a little tempremental. So....muz noe how to see their mood when talking to them, especially when Marketers and Designers see things differently.

Back to the trade fair, response was better for the 1st and 2nd day. Subsequently, the crowd we get is quite disappointing. Prolly coz most of the overseas client went back by the 3rd day. So end up were mostly the locals, who just come in see see look look only. As usual, we did a lot of barter trade! Haha....For a few cups of our coffee, we got chicken rice, po-piahs, shrimps with chilli paste, dim sum etc. etc. Our meals is basically provided for throughout the day we juz can't stop eating! Also made new frens during the exhibition. After all, it's a small industry, so chances are, we'll still see each other again for the coming food fair in May! Haha...more Free food again! *drools*


Anyway, for the event on Saturday @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub, which is actually The New Paper Big Walk Walkshop, response was pretty good! But now, my voice sound a bit 'manly' from all the toking and shouting! Haha....really no image liao when I do such consumer event! There'll be another Walkshop next Sat, which is a Public Holiday...same venue. As this year will be the last Big Walk @ National Stadium, do go down and sign up to support!

It's Labour Day today....and my favourite month of the year! *Grinz*....Oh ya! I'll be able to vote on Saturday! Heehee....Since voting is sacred and confidential, my lips are sealed!.....*rolls eyes*...Anyway, here's wishing all a Happy Labour Day!

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