Log into friendster out of the blue. Read some testimontials from friends and darling. Very sweet and loving. >.<>
Another appointment to view the hotel venue tmr. Checking out for myself as well as friends getting married next year. Just received a call from ex-colleague who is quite closed to me. Another confirmed red bomb for 2007, hers is the no.7th on my list? Seems that 070707 is a popular date. 2 bombs on that day - 1 church & 1 dinner. Photographers and hotel co-ordinators whom I met told me it's a hot hot day that they are booked by other liao. Anyone else joining the list?
Will try to make life more interesting. Time to work out too. Had gained instead of losing weight.
Yup yup.. Jia You!
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Monday, August 28, 2006
Not Monday blues but a SUPER LOUSY day at work.
Probably it's high time I start my own Aunt Agony company / Anger Management company / Outsourcing C/S Centre link to my current company. I am not a receptionist or C/S rep but now seems that I can cover their job.
2 complaints I received:
1) Lousy, demanding and ridiculous man who called to scold everyone. Said that we are not attentive, never listen to him. Yet, he also did not listen to what I mentioned in our conversation earlier and get the facts correct. Complaint, complaint.. Yes, when I hang up the call. I cried. Everyone IM me to comfort me. It's not my fault. I just hated this. Maybe that's why I should never work in C.S. environment. Worst, he called again on my mobile asked why I never returned his call. Well, out of all, he complained, doesnt not want me to investigate further. Demands to write to HQ, make police report, press complaint. Hang on me. So contradicting. Madness, if he mentioned that he knows some managers in the company, go ahead and complain. Don't push anyone to the edge. In short, you just dont want to sign agreement, service, pay for a product that has EOL, parts that required shipment.. with all this nonsense, you want good C/S and what? A compensation of FOC repair and throw in freebies? What is this? When I questioned the C/S manager whether they did a follow-up with this angry customer. He asked how should we deal with him??!! Huh? If I can answer him, maybe I can take over his position too.
2) Got a pass on call cause my boss is not around. No one attending to the call of a training company and she just called to make a complaint to the higher management that no one picks up her call from another dept. First, you are offering a service to our company. Second, I think the most appropriate thing is to write in with official letter (Not some cold calling) and follow-up no matter how big shot your company is. You should leave your contacts with the receptionist so that the right person may follow up. We are your customer and you made hell out of nothing. Wake up your ideas pls!
Cool down. I will get over. 4 more working days. I will survive!
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Sunday, August 27, 2006
I have decided. I am not going to be a turtle. Definition of turtle: "Come out, stretch your head on sunny days and hide in the shell when rains and attacks come".
After so much ups and downs, so much of grief / hurts / unhappiness. It will be washed away and renewal of a new faith; that everything will be okay. Not that I am compromising or giving up. But I will strive on, fight against all odds and stand firm.
Yes, GAL POWER is BACK!
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Saturday, August 26, 2006
Never want to use the word 'simple' in my wedding preparations again.
I want a simple wedding dress. I was told by the bridal shops that it has to be MTM cause nowadays, they dont do simple dress. It came with all sort of designs.
I want a simple wedding hi-tea solemnization. It's not simple. It's expensive too. I want simple theatre style seatings but all come back with round tables. And all sort of things. No more millitary wedding. Too complicated. I dont want to trouble more and more people.
I want a simple house. Yet, when I show my colleagues on the design from net. They said yes, it is simple. But S'pore dont have simple furniture and simple design.
Well, now I know. My simple = money.
Sigh, funny. Where to find that type of money.
But no never matter what, I will clinge on. Mirracles will happen. It will cause He wants to give me the best, not that I deserve it.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Very tired. Mentally.
Is it my fault or his? Or because we did it just to please others?
Tired..
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Monday, August 21, 2006
Sad, depressed. Who understands? Drown in depression .
:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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Friday, August 18, 2006
Had a short conversation with my boss. They will be renewing my contract. Overall, pleased with my performance, appraisals from bosses and consultants. But because there is no headcount. Yes, I am disappointed. Somehow, I look forward to securing a perm job. No differences? Yes, there is. So, those out there with perm job, dont grumble. You are very fortunate. Not to mention whether there is more bonus, flexs, benefits etc. Just thoughts of insecurity, losing job anytime, the house coming, settling down, financial issues, family planning all comes into the factor.
I feel lousy about myself and yes, at times, at my lowest.. Life sucks.
Sigh.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Yeah Yeah. Reconciliation at work. World peace!
Mmm.. dont know why I kept thinking of my BF at this moment. Though he's been busy and we have been communicating through phone and short meet-ups over weekends. 12 years plus of friendship and 8++ years of courtship. Sometimes I will think miss him when I am at home, at work. It's been a long journey.
I may be angry with him recently for messing up everything, bad co-ordination etc. Ended doing things myself but I learnt. Not angry instead. Mutal understanding? He's busy with work, church. I am more detailed and resourceful person? He has the ideas; I have the logical and systematic working style. Maybe that's how it works.
I look forward to spending more time together.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Yes, the bomb has exploded during lunch time.
I just came back from training and asked my colleague a question. She stared at me and said "Dont you know, I had a big quarrel with S.C?"
Then she cried as she explained. She had shouted at top of her voice that the other colleagues heard but dont dare to ask why.
I felt stuck between both of them. What I can do is just to listen and keep quiet. Any salt and pepper would stir more trouble. Sigh.
No one want to provoke one another.
Peace, not war.
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Monday, August 14, 2006
More and more wedding bells.
Wow. More than anyone can image. I have onhand 3 confirmed wedding dates from our friends. When we went for Baby's ex-classmate's birthday celebration; it's outbursting! Another 3 red bombs. That's total of 6! And I believe more to come. And it's only mid month of Aug 06.
We told my dad on our actual wedding date. Well, he just kept quiet and continue with dinner.
My mum told my uncles and aunties on our wedding day (Seems way early). I think they are more demanding than my mom. Asking for roast pig, and this and that. And they told her a hi-tea/lunch buffet cost slightly lesser than wedding dinner. May as well take the dinner. I am so pissed off. I told her she is my mother, they are just relatives. How can she just listen to what they say? Afterall, we are forking out the money for all these from our own pocket.
What's fuming is asking us whether we have chosen an auspicious date and whether it falls within the Qingming period? Why dont we postpone it to lunar month of April?? Mad mad.. Blood boiling. I told her I am sure it falls in the 2nd lunar month and dont crashes with Qingming? We did our research in many aspects. We already booked the photographer, MUA and confirming others. And why month of April? I really felt the water boiling in my head. I told her I respect her as my mum and told her that we have made up our mind earlier. If there is objection, she should raise it from the start. His grandmother and my grandpa stretching her/his neck for this day, what heart attack to change the date! Grgghhh..
I went to check it out and CONFIRMED:
1) Our actual day is 6th of 2nd lunar month
2) It's more 10 days before Qingming
There might be better dates but we would definitely not pushing it forward or backwards. It's not that I dont respect my mum. But it's just a mixture feeling. Maybe who gone thru the same situation would understand my position.
In the end, I told her we will follow and respect her like dowry discussion, tea ceremony. But please dont listen to whatever people say. Example: I am a teochew, his dad is a cantonese and mum is a hokkien. Whose customary should we follow? If I am a teochew, we dont practice getting the roast pig. Am I suppose to get married before dawn? But I dont get to see any of my cousins doing all these. Those hearsay is making me so furious. If it continues, we may just listen to my relatives and let them decide and let me be their daughter! Really spoilt my mood!
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Expressing my thanks friends, for all your concern.
Looks like friends are getting more worried and anxious about my wedding day. Constantly asking on wedding preparations and house.
HOUSE
We have decided to delegate a few housing agents to help us. Very rigid with our choice (Wonder whether I have blogged this. I think old liao, cant remember). We are targeting at (2) blocks within my avenue, 4 or 5 rooms, between 9-12 storey, door-to-door or end unit, good view, good condition, simple renovation and most importantly, our housing loan to be low and no cash down payment required. We have been praying for 8yrs++ for this house to come.
WEDDING PREPS
Venue:
We have decided to find a big venue (Either church w/o pillar or hotel). Some shortlisting done: Merchant Court, Grand Plaza, Carlton, OCC, RTC, T.P. M. Church, T.B. Church.
Type: Hi-Tea or Lunch Buffet. Military style (Scare that the focus will be on the guys)? Hahah K.S. or should walk in myself to steal the limelight?
Bridal Shop:
Gown Fitting: 25 Sept
Photoshoot: 4 Nov
Co-ordinator, designer, photographer, MUA - all confirmed! (PTL)
AD Photographer: Midst of viewing portfolio
Wedding helpers: TBA
1/20 - 1/30 there. What else??
In the midst of everything, thank you for many listening ears. Especially on financial part, even my colleagues who are church mice ask me not to be pai-seh if i am having issues. Well, thanks but $$$ always hurts a relationship. By legal means would be better than losing a friend. He will make a way. We will work within our budget.
Some updates on my bro. Gossip - He got a galfriend! Being in love is so different, a gentle side of a person. Ups and downs. Eventually, everyone hopes for the best, to look forward for LOVE to blossom.
Line of activities for National Day:
-To stay overnight at friend's place
- Breakfast
- Mac Reservoir Walk
- Ex-classmate gathering
- Visiting friend who is sick
- Home sweet home
- Time with family and darling
End of Aug 8, 2006 blog
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
We decided to let my parent know our decision to get married next March.
To think we discuss over lunch on how to break the news and had a good laugh over it.
Assumption (1): Ways to catch hold of my mom's attention as she's busy doing housework or would be eating alone at the dinning table.
Assumption (2): Mr Goon had speech problem. Having difficulties breaking the news to her. Stammering in speech, repeatedly going.. : "Aunty, aunty, aunty... ehhh".
Assumption (3): I would feel shy and hide in my room as Mr G. prepared to break the news.
Well, none of above.
When we reached home, my sis and mom were watching tv programme. We took a rest and sat at the sofa. He looked at me and I looked at him and we laughed. They looked at us, puzzled. Then, we broke the news..
Surprisely, they took it naturally. (Phew, butterflies in my tum tum). We told them:
- Actual Wedding Date
- No wedding dinner, only lunch or hi-tea
- Getting a resale flat nearby
I think they have anticipated this day coming. My mom even told me that my Grandpa told her recently that he's waiting for me to get marry soon and even set aside some money to buy me a gift for tea ceremony. (**very touched upon hearing this as he's been a very very quiet man**)
Huh?? Why everyone kinda knows? No fun leh.
My sis said that she can start having her own room. I told her to dream on; I will be back for dinner, to take her clothes, shoes and stay overnight when Mr. G is on shift. Worst, my mommy will be my part-time maid.. hahah.. her dream will be shattered.
But I am glad, really very glad.
Now, pray that everything will fall in place. Yes, He's in control of everything and in all situations.
"Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalms 46:10)
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Thursday, August 03, 2006
One Word to describe how I felt now: "SUPER!!!"
THANKS GUYS! For making me feel that I really been so loved by all of you! :)
Had 2 pre-birthday celebrations & 1 actual. 1 mini cake, (1) 1.5kg chocolate cake from Prima Deli, my name signage, a neckacle + diamond pendant, chocolate, hongbaos, cookies, packet of potpurri, pot of red flowers(yes, a pot of it from my darling that I will hang in my own house balcony soon!), book and cards.. last, SMSes of blessings and best wishes.. Hope I have not missed out anything.
Thought that I will have a simple or rather pathetic birthday but I was wrong! My colleagues held a surprise party early in the morning. They reserved the private dinning area for me! I felt so touched. Never would anyone do these for me.. felt like a 2nd proposal night!! There is a glass panel between the room and canteen that everyone outside is able to view the process of celebration. I felt so touched like a princess.. **GRIN** very touched.. my colleagues said why I didn't cry; I told them I controlling and tears has been swallowed into my heart.
My boss actually said whether I want to take half a day. I agreed immediately since I am not longer in any mood to work after that big surprise.
Went to Ikea. Have some concept for my upcoming house. But darling took such long time to come. I shopped for 4hrs ++ before he flew over from work. We ended with late dinner @ Esplande.
I cried when I read his card to me. I felt so touched.. So silly of me.. cant control my emotions whenever he do silly touching things for me.. On his card to me.. Blah, blah.."This will be be your last singlehood birthday. Next year, you are mine!".. blah blah..
Very naughty of him. But yes, it's true. :)
