My colleagues are heading for the Shanghai F1 - I also want to go!
2007 F1 Calendar & Circuit
7 October, China
21 October, Brazil
So exciting, McLauren-Mercedes is leading by 166 points! Ferrari, BMW, Renault and Williams-Toyota follows!. Top drivers include Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Reikkinen & Felie Massa!
Why was I not even bothered previously when ING was an official sponsor? And how come they do not seem to be involved in this Shanghai's F1? Tickets are quite expensive, think its about USD500 for an average ticket? Well, brokers and private bankers have quite a lot in common.
My colleague told me not to expect so much of sales on this job, as it is hard. It was a wakeup call really. But anyway, its fine with me, as I am here for the exposure. Not for the job. I have to embrace the fact that my job is a mix of IT and Finance. Like it or not. And sales if it comes. Also here, top management promise but don't deliver results (as yet). See how it goes lah.
Next week should be quite fun.
Tues: Coffee with Hwajie
Wed: Contractors coming during lunch
Dinner with Homan
Thurs: Lunch with Esther! Dinner drinks with Valetia! Immigration centre!
Fri: Collect quilt
Rough guidelines:
Back to Singapore Either 12 - 14th October, or 19th - 21st October!
First weekend in Dec 07
CNY Feb 7- 11
Can plan a holiday: Good Friday 21 - 24 March 08
People coming:
30 Oct - 2 Nov - Shir
17 - 20 Nov - Pris
Others who said they would come: Serene, Pris, Ruby, Sam, Joann, Jie!
Trip to Nepal with Yuan Chang:
15 Dec - 6 Jan 07
2008
Natasha coming
24 Apr, Thurs - Jill & Mike Wedding @ Shang (Fly to Sg 24-27 Apr)
7 Jun - Julie & Gerald's Wedding @ Raffles (Fly to Sg 7-8 Jun)
Sept - Alfred's Wedding
Work Wise:
First week Oct: Bosses are down (Get some rough ideas maybe?)
Rest of Oct: Polish up on Derivatives knowledge and IT Support! Keep running!
Nov: Keep working on Presales maybe? Find about competitors
Dec: Start dating customers out (1st 2 weeks Dec)
Monday, October 01, 2007
"Hallo"
Hiya guys!
See my apartment! http://www.hongkonghomes.com/property_info/pop_photo.php?pro_id=41155&num=1
How are all of you doing? I am in Honkie Tong land now, finally feeling a bit more comfortable. I really like my apartment, very quiet windy, and I get free water! Old building mah, so don’t have to pay!!!
Just in case u guys are worried, I am doing well not to worry. I took Monday and Tuesday off to settle my apartment. and there was Mid Autumn yesterday when I went to Ikea bought bright green and blue bedding, went to Seahorse got some nice pillows & tailor made a mattress pad, so I can still keep my bed (their bedding is really gross so no way). I went to DKNY sale, and got 3 tops for under $200. Did my grocery shopping, went marketing, but the people at the market very rude, and the food very smelly. So I will not go there again. I think Supermarkets are way better for me,
Got my locks changed over Tuesday, and had dinner with Uncle Victor and his family, and got a box of Chui Chow Mooncakes, which were really really nice! It is unlike the traditional ones and the snow skin, which both sucks! I received my DHL-ed stuff on Monday (they delivered it to the apartment downstairs, idiot! Thank gosh my neighbour very honest).
Ps Wai Yi: Uncle Cheung called, so he should meet me on 30th October on his way home, but he is really busy, hopefully he can make it for a meal at “Zong Guo Song”, which is this really nice restaurant with very yummy home cooked food! Plus, please help me fwd this to Leng yi – I left her email address at home….
Will post up photos of my place when I am more or less done with it, probably next week. See ya guys soon!!!
Take care okay!
See my apartment! http://www.hongkonghomes.com/property_info/pop_photo.php?pro_id=41155&num=1
How are all of you doing? I am in Honkie Tong land now, finally feeling a bit more comfortable. I really like my apartment, very quiet windy, and I get free water! Old building mah, so don’t have to pay!!!
Just in case u guys are worried, I am doing well not to worry. I took Monday and Tuesday off to settle my apartment. and there was Mid Autumn yesterday when I went to Ikea bought bright green and blue bedding, went to Seahorse got some nice pillows & tailor made a mattress pad, so I can still keep my bed (their bedding is really gross so no way). I went to DKNY sale, and got 3 tops for under $200. Did my grocery shopping, went marketing, but the people at the market very rude, and the food very smelly. So I will not go there again. I think Supermarkets are way better for me,
Got my locks changed over Tuesday, and had dinner with Uncle Victor and his family, and got a box of Chui Chow Mooncakes, which were really really nice! It is unlike the traditional ones and the snow skin, which both sucks! I received my DHL-ed stuff on Monday (they delivered it to the apartment downstairs, idiot! Thank gosh my neighbour very honest).
Ps Wai Yi: Uncle Cheung called, so he should meet me on 30th October on his way home, but he is really busy, hopefully he can make it for a meal at “Zong Guo Song”, which is this really nice restaurant with very yummy home cooked food! Plus, please help me fwd this to Leng yi – I left her email address at home….
Will post up photos of my place when I am more or less done with it, probably next week. See ya guys soon!!!
Take care okay!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007
Long nong Weekend & weeks ahead
Wee har! This week was good stuff. Quite successful i would say.
Week passed slowly, but weekend's never enough. Friday, Mel's party at NAB was a great get-together lah. Saturday was not only teachers' day, but also a day where my students strutted their stuff in Show and Tell! I am so happy for my 3 year olds! They have progressed from babies to performing material! They could listen, take instructions, and perform, occassionally remember the lyrics and steps to the songs. 8-9 yr olds on the other hand, have done well in improvisation, and more importantly grown more confident, and enjoyed all their classes with me! I deserve a pat on my back.
also i was privy to Peter Low's 50th Anniversary Concert. Attended by the who-whos of society, the concert saw the 80 strong choir perform a medley of hymns and sacred music. the choir was amazing, excellent voices and choreography! a tad too long at over 2 hours, it ended off beautifully with a champagne toast and great food beneath a white marquee on a beautiful saturday night!
the weeks ahead looks busy,
3-7 sep (Sg)
Week passed slowly, but weekend's never enough. Friday, Mel's party at NAB was a great get-together lah. Saturday was not only teachers' day, but also a day where my students strutted their stuff in Show and Tell! I am so happy for my 3 year olds! They have progressed from babies to performing material! They could listen, take instructions, and perform, occassionally remember the lyrics and steps to the songs. 8-9 yr olds on the other hand, have done well in improvisation, and more importantly grown more confident, and enjoyed all their classes with me! I deserve a pat on my back.
also i was privy to Peter Low's 50th Anniversary Concert. Attended by the who-whos of society, the concert saw the 80 strong choir perform a medley of hymns and sacred music. the choir was amazing, excellent voices and choreography! a tad too long at over 2 hours, it ended off beautifully with a champagne toast and great food beneath a white marquee on a beautiful saturday night!
the weeks ahead looks busy,
3-7 sep (Sg)
- someone is coming from london = entertaining every day
- presentation to mentor is almost overdue = quick understand every module i need to by mid-week
- planning for d 8 day hk trip, which i am not going alone this time = a bit more coordination and communication with mom and aunt... sigh
- packing the necessary stuff to hk
- buying equip for nepal
- settle bills
- book place for 21st sep
9-16 sep (HK)
- my bosses' going to be in hk for some of the time im gona be up there = more late nights & entertaining
- work and arrange housing in hk
How to survive arh?
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Huh? Three years?
Bumped into Lyn & John from AC @ Parkway with 3 grown kids now. Russ is reaching Pri 1, and Lauren outgrowing toddlerhood.
The last I worked when I was in Uni Yr 1-3 maybe? 2002-2004. Now it is 2007. Well indeed three years have flashed by, and naturally kids get born, and grow big. Silly me.
Someone once told me once you hit 25, the years roll by, and are gone in a flash. I am approaching 25 come 20th September. Thinking to throw a farewell & birthday party with Ruby for the first time in years that we have since talked about it.
And of course, the excitement of leaving Sg has drained away. I am now more excited about getting a Laurastar Steamup G. It is 600/1088 dollar steam iron (depending on which model I get). Either that or a Philips also costing $670. Why the hell is it so expensive? It is on automatic steam and pressure is 3.5 Bar, 3 * more than any conventional iron. The steam shot is also greater @ 120g constant vs 100g when u press e steam button. So just iron on one side, and I am done. Plus steam comes out constantly @ higher temperature and pressure, which holds the threads, and thus creases less easily after wearing. Ironing also glides much smoother and lighter. Now now. Think practically.
The last I worked when I was in Uni Yr 1-3 maybe? 2002-2004. Now it is 2007. Well indeed three years have flashed by, and naturally kids get born, and grow big. Silly me.
Someone once told me once you hit 25, the years roll by, and are gone in a flash. I am approaching 25 come 20th September. Thinking to throw a farewell & birthday party with Ruby for the first time in years that we have since talked about it.
And of course, the excitement of leaving Sg has drained away. I am now more excited about getting a Laurastar Steamup G. It is 600/1088 dollar steam iron (depending on which model I get). Either that or a Philips also costing $670. Why the hell is it so expensive? It is on automatic steam and pressure is 3.5 Bar, 3 * more than any conventional iron. The steam shot is also greater @ 120g constant vs 100g when u press e steam button. So just iron on one side, and I am done. Plus steam comes out constantly @ higher temperature and pressure, which holds the threads, and thus creases less easily after wearing. Ironing also glides much smoother and lighter. Now now. Think practically.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Nicely....
This weekend was good man.
Partied taught multiple nice dinners cake mom's birthday blade w beer catching up w old friends.
very nice. got a great week lined up as well. will be in hk 9-16 for work but mom coming to help me view apts. will permanently be up on 24th sept. goodbye my friends.
Partied taught multiple nice dinners cake mom's birthday blade w beer catching up w old friends.
very nice. got a great week lined up as well. will be in hk 9-16 for work but mom coming to help me view apts. will permanently be up on 24th sept. goodbye my friends.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Back from HK
I have to unpack and clear my baggage. It's quite crazy how messy my room has gotten lately.
One week in HK was pretty good. LKF. Egg tarts. Flagship Louis Vuitton shop. Just branded stuff EVERYWHERE! Just one week was enough to get me entering Omega and Fendi and SF shops! Food wise pretty adaptable, yummy charsiew rice, egg tarts, donuts.
One week in HK was pretty good. LKF. Egg tarts. Flagship Louis Vuitton shop. Just branded stuff EVERYWHERE! Just one week was enough to get me entering Omega and Fendi and SF shops! Food wise pretty adaptable, yummy charsiew rice, egg tarts, donuts.