*Just Suzi*

Monday, December 31, 2007

Another year is about to pass by.
2007 has been good, at least better than 06.

I made quite a number of decisions on my own like going on exchange, putting on braces and doing an internship.
I met more people and made more friends.
I learnt to let go of things that I know will hurt me and that happiness is in my own hands.
I watched the most movies this year.
I travelled at least twice and captured more beautiful scenes and memories.
I touched only 1-quarter of my book list. Gonna carry the remaining to 2008. I guess I will have so much time to read in Korea.

It’s scary how fast time flies. When I was younger, I hope I can grow up quickly so that I can do things I like and get married soon. Ironically, as I age, I yearn to go back to the time when I had no worries, when dad would make decisions he thinks is best for me, when I could fall asleep in the car and someone would carry me home.
Next year will be much challenging for me and I will have to make more decisions on my own as I take on more responsibilities.
I hope for a better year ahead.

To my FDQ ladies, thank you all for another wonderful year! Have many many blessed years to come!!



TCC never fails to send me nice gifts every year

Looks like Monica predicted inaccurately!

 

Just me at 2:16 PM

Sunday, December 30, 2007

My last week of 2007 was so fulfilling!
So after work on Monday, I went back for a short nap before I headed over to Angie's house. Pictures in Yeefang's and Jac's blog. I'm still waiting for the photos to rotate to me.
We had a pleasant gathering with lots of sausages, turkey and wine, and Joan to entertain us with her x'mas carols.
Sitting around with my girls always feels good!

Tuesday. Christmas was spent in cousin’s house with the Church people. They are really a lively and funny bunch even though half the time I could not comprehend their conversation. I think I'
I'm getting old and de-energised. When come to joining in the games, there's so much inertia in me.
Oh, thanks cousin for the lovely lip gloss. You are so sweet la!

Wednesday. My supposedly last lesson with Amanda.

Thursday. Went to Sim Lim Square with Ms Ting. I felt so satisfied although it’s only for a short while. I miss the feeling of being able to walk around after work/school or to get home before the sky turns dark so I could catch TV shows. I haven't been able to watch any Mediacorp production for ages.

Friday. I woke up a little earlier to send my laptop to CIT and borrowed some books from the library, which I traded with Adrian for Grande Expectations. The CIT person talked in a real slow way, causing me to be 40mins late for work!
I had my last tuition lesson with Amanda. Her grandma was so nice to me, somehow I felt a little sad.

Saturday. Met up with Qimei. The number of times we see each other each year is really countable. We went to Parkway cause I wanna get a trench coat from Mango, and I did! I can't wait to leave so that I can put it to use!!
I remember I used to go to Parkway every Saturday evening with Dad and Sarah when I was little. Dad would rent the 3-wheeled bicycles for us and watch us play with it. Then we would have dinner at McDonalds. On occasions when we visited Aunt Kim, she would bring us to the amusement center in Parkway, and then we would have hot dessert. The amusement center had long closed down and Parkway has undergone many many facelifts. Nothing stays forever.
I like taking long journeys home, sitting on the top deck. I miss it.

Sunday. I cleaned up my house, tidied my clothes and bags. I decided to clear my wardrobe and donate to the salvation army. But how do I do it? I also finished watching Stained Glass and did some reading. Staying at home feels really good.

 

Just me at 10:18 PM

Monday, December 24, 2007

Tick Tock Tick Tock..
Waiting for the minute hand to strike 4.30pm!!!
Im so tired...

 

Just me at 4:21 PM

Friday, December 21, 2007

Yawn..I'm falling asleep soon.
My work is as such: Peak from 9am till 11+am. Lunch till 1.30pm. Check some stuffs till 2pm. Then I'll patiently wait till 5.30pm to complete my final task and Home Sweet Home. In between, I will visit the Washroom and pantry many many times to kill time. Sometimes when im really bored stiff, I take out a novel or magazine but only occasionally. It doesnt seem nice reading when everybody else is busy. Or like now, I'll type out my post and pretend Im doing a report or something.
I suppose I am really a true blue intern, here to purely learn since my responsibilities aren't that much anyway.
I cant believe today is the end of my 3rd week! 8.5 more weeks to go and I'll welcome Life in Seoul!!

It's the 2nd last Friday of the year! See again how fast time flies.
So tonight we'll be watching Alvin and the Chipmunks!
Maybe shopping again tomorrow. Rest on Sunday and I need to complete my Korean drama cause mum got so many HK ones.
Half day work on Monday plus X'mas Buffet. I keep getting treats since the first day of work. getting fatter too!
Finally, X'mas party at Angie's house. Can't wait, can't wait! I wonder who picked my name. hehe. But I'm more worried that that someone doesn't like the present I got for her. I like it pretty much myself. Then it's going to be New year's Celebration. Where are we going, my dears?
Speaking of which, 2008 is drawing close! I have 10 more days. 10 more days! I'm not exactly that anxious, more of curiosity. Sometimes I hope Monica is right cause shopping alone can be quite pathetic.But then again, I don't find it easy making time out for others.
*shrugs
I just pray that 2008 will be much much much better!!

2.5 more hours to go!

 

Just me at 3:27 PM

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Hello world, I still ALIVE!!
It's frustrating how my IE can't load gmail and blogger, which is why I haven't been posting. Plus my laptop died. I'm gonna get it reboot soon but I seem to lose the recovery CD and I didn't have time to head down to CIT.

Updates, updates, some random updates…ummm let me start from the Study week.
I must comment on how noble Angie is even though she doesn't read my blog. Angie practically tagged along throughout the entire week when Ms ting and I prepared for our exams - met up at 8.30am mugged till 10+pm, when her exam is next MAY! Lots of morale booster!

I've started my internship in Societe Generale 2 days after my last paper. Why the rush? I'm posted to Operations – Securities department. Interns' welfare is pretty good, at least for me. I get a decent allowance for doing little things, most of the time. My manager is really nice. On the first day of work, she gave me an overview of the company personally and promised to rotate me in various departments – Equities, Derivatives, Fixed Income and Structured Products, and if there’s enough time, Corporate Action. Loads for me to learn and get fascinated with.
I had lunch buffet in the office on my first day of work. It so happened that it coincided with the opening of their renovated floor. The spread was great!! The people there didn't really touch the cheesecake and fondue. So I pampered myself with many many marshmallows and mangoes dipped in the sinfully rich chocolate! Awesome! Oh, and champagne. Which intern is treated to champagne on his/her first day of work?
So far, work is rather mundane. I'm picking up more and more and getting slightly more workload each day but I'm enjoying it! Having nothing is do is really horrible. I feel so embarrassed asking my colleagues for things to do when they are busy with their work, and had to try to get me something to do. So I had to stare at my computer screen, pretending that I'm doing things but I end up almost dozing off quite often.

Shopping with half of the girls last Saturday! I got myself 2 more pairs of shoes!! I had a tough time deciding which of the 2 to get at first cos I quite like the brown one but the black one is easier to match. Plus I don't have a nice black flats after Goldy ate up my nice black shoe. Finally when I told the salesgirl that I decided to get the black one only, she told me that I’m entitled to 30% off on my second buy. Immediately I changed my mind. Haha. Lucky me.

Watched 2 days in Paris with WeiBo. I kinda forgot the essence of the show cos I'm drained now as I type this post as I was on Saturday. It somehow slipped into and out of my mind. All I can remember now is the 'Small World Theory' thingy. Weibo burned a copy of "After Sunrise" starring the same actress, Julie Delpy, for me. I'm gonna take some time watching it.

I got Exchange Acceptance letter! Lots of preparation to do now – Air Tickets, Insurance, Visa, Study Plan, Clothes, reformat my laptop, finish up my To-Bring list, buy more shoes, do something to my hair (it's a chore blowing dry my hair every morning, I could have another 15 more mins of sleep), stock up contact lens. I’m sure I'll procrastinate. Heh. Meiyan..move me!!!!

Okays..I gotta shower and go to bed soon. I wonder how working people survive. Don't they feel tired at all? Waking up at 7am is difficult, struggling to stay awake after lunch is painful! Time crawls on weekdays.



It'll cost me a bomb should I reside in the States!


Immediately after Game Theory exam. I thought breathing was much easier.



Look how colourful my post is!
At this time of the year, I'm despondent again. I swear I did try hard to change things but I didn't succeed again. Sigh. I need miracles! I need to breathe.

 

Just me at 10:38 PM

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