Seeking Inner Peace
So much has happened in the span of one week, I feel like I've gone through a month's worth of events and happenings.
One highlight was meeting up with my bitch on Sunday. Though time wasn't on our side, and we two shopaholics were more caught up in shopping than catching up, it felt nice enough to spend time with her. :) I bought two tops, black and hot pink in the exact same design, only to find out when I wore the black one on Tuesday that they were way too big for me. Funny how I didn't realise that in the fitting room. Size 8's the smallest Dorothy Perkins offers. It's a ploy to make me wanna get fat. No, I'm not gonna succumb to that, haha. Oh, and I bought a Fossil watch set too, after procrastinating for two years each time I had my angbao money. Love it.
Caught A Long Engagement and Hide and Seek with Shaun. I was pretty lost during the former. After hearing too many French names, I gave up trying to match the names to the faces. Hide and Seek was the usual psycho thriller that had sudden booming noises and gory scenes. I liked the latter better, despite the gore. Lol.
Here's the exciting part - SIP:
On Thursday afternoon, I bumped into Qiyuan from TM, who told me that we'd fail SIP if we didn't get a placement by next Saturday. It was definitely not music to the ears, especially since I'd only gone for 3 interviews without offers. Started panicking like crazy and feeling extremely depressed when I was told Karin got the offer from Vox, the company whose interview I thought I did pretty well at.
Lady luck seemed to be on my side on Friday though. I was offered a position at TTG on the spot, though the HR manager told me that I'd probably not be doing any writing, but be put in exhibitions. Joy didn't flood me like I expected it to. I was happy that I got a placement, but not happy about the placement. It was more of relief actually.
Sentosa interview for Communications in the afternoon. Rumours about 30 people fighting for 1 position at proved untrue, for the Communications department at least. Well, I nailed the job, and I get to write! :D The job scope's basically everything I could have asked for.
So I'm officially the island girl, aka communications intern. Heh. Pure happiness flooded me when Belinda from HR told me I got the job. Pure happiness. And if things can't get any better, Cat's nailed the event sales position! Guess we'll be lunching at Saffron in TAS pretty often eh? Heh.
Called TTG up to reject her offer, and she didn't sound too satisfied that I'd chosen Sentosa over them. She was even willing to expose me in Media, but ah well, too late. Sentosa Sentosa! :)
Then, Vox called me up, telling me I'd gotten the job. Guess I was their second choice. Couldn't help feeling abit sour, but ah, at least I'm not that bad. :)
Had a long talk with SOS last night, after our prata and teh-tarik dinner. Sigh. The ambiguity and confusion's killing us, but we gotta live with that I guess. What really warmed my heart was realising how much our friendship meant to each other, and that solid foundation's priceless. And I'm really happy that he's got a placement in Raffles. :)
My despondent state on Thursday made me realise how lucky I was to have people like Jason around me, someone I could really depend on. Thanks for coming down late in the night and early in the morning to help me with my SIP stuff, I really appreciate it. :)
Lunched with him today at Fisherman's Wharf, after which we walked around Clarke Quay, Funan and Great World City. I'm enjoying the comfortable company.
Bummed around in town with Joseph and co. for awhile in the night, and here I am back at home, trying to get my hands on a Saffron Service portfolio template. Argh.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Monday, February 21, 2005
A Saturday Getaway
A Saturday Getaway
Justin's supposed to have sailed away yesterday morning, but there was apparently some fault with the ship, thus his journey's delayed. It was nice spending Saturday hanging out with him - a mini getaway of sorts from my whirling thoughts.
We caught Million Dollar Baby, a dark and depressing show that somehow got to me. A refreshing change's that there wasn't any romance involved in the show - a cliched trick that gets us hooked everytime. Kinda heavy a film, but dosed with enough heart-wrenching scenes to make an arty-farty-wannabe like me say, "Mmmm." Lol!
Walked from Plaza Singapura to Robertson Quay where I finally got to see the people barbecuing outside the porch of their houses by the river, something Justin had been telling me about. I remember I once mentioned I am searching for that feeling. Well honey, the feeling's telling me that I so wanna live there in the future. The whole ambience is kinda A Walk To Remember-ish, and come on, what can be more romantic than barbecuing by the river, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun?
Chanced upon a Beachside Bar on our way to Robertson - a funky bar with sun chairs laid out by the river. I wonder if people actually tan there in the day, lol. Re-dressed my wound in the middle of nowhere, and I distinctly remember him telling me that my wound looks like pizza. Yucks. Haha.
Dinner was at Fisherman's Wharf, a shophouse opposite Clarke Quay, selling fish & chips at $6.50. I'm not a fish & chips fan, but it was good stuff. Simply decorated place, but cozy nonetheless. I believe I have influenced him with my rapper-style. We've even come up with our own 4-step "handshake" that ends up with us hammering our hearts. Funny how the people on tv don't have to concentrate as hard as we do to greet each other.
Good conversation, good food, great company and loads of laughter. The day with Justin has reminded me that my life doesn't revolve around the choices I have to make, but around comfortable friendships like his as well.
Justin's supposed to have sailed away yesterday morning, but there was apparently some fault with the ship, thus his journey's delayed. It was nice spending Saturday hanging out with him - a mini getaway of sorts from my whirling thoughts.
We caught Million Dollar Baby, a dark and depressing show that somehow got to me. A refreshing change's that there wasn't any romance involved in the show - a cliched trick that gets us hooked everytime. Kinda heavy a film, but dosed with enough heart-wrenching scenes to make an arty-farty-wannabe like me say, "Mmmm." Lol!
Walked from Plaza Singapura to Robertson Quay where I finally got to see the people barbecuing outside the porch of their houses by the river, something Justin had been telling me about. I remember I once mentioned I am searching for that feeling. Well honey, the feeling's telling me that I so wanna live there in the future. The whole ambience is kinda A Walk To Remember-ish, and come on, what can be more romantic than barbecuing by the river, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun?
Chanced upon a Beachside Bar on our way to Robertson - a funky bar with sun chairs laid out by the river. I wonder if people actually tan there in the day, lol. Re-dressed my wound in the middle of nowhere, and I distinctly remember him telling me that my wound looks like pizza. Yucks. Haha.
Dinner was at Fisherman's Wharf, a shophouse opposite Clarke Quay, selling fish & chips at $6.50. I'm not a fish & chips fan, but it was good stuff. Simply decorated place, but cozy nonetheless. I believe I have influenced him with my rapper-style. We've even come up with our own 4-step "handshake" that ends up with us hammering our hearts. Funny how the people on tv don't have to concentrate as hard as we do to greet each other.
Good conversation, good food, great company and loads of laughter. The day with Justin has reminded me that my life doesn't revolve around the choices I have to make, but around comfortable friendships like his as well.
At the Meridien Marketplace
justinmemeridienmarket
Originally uploaded by sarongskirts.
I wanted to capture a shot that'd make us look as if we were in some flea market in Bangkok. Failed.
Where Are We?
wheredouthinkuare
Originally uploaded by sarongskirts.
Loks like a get-away in some English countryside doesn't it? Nah. We were just walking past Fort Canning.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Infinite Circles
Infinite Circles
-come sweeten every afternoon
I was concentrating on my breathing, and each pounding step on the granite ground. Next thing I knew, I was sitting on the floor, a swear word escaping my mouth. Yup, I fell whilst jogging this morning - my left ankle's swollen, and my right knee's pretty badly banged up. I haven't taken such a fall in years, and it felt so bad. Didn't help that I had an interview in the afternoon, and I had to pretend that I was fine in heels, 'cos I wasn't. Man.
Just this afternoon, things seemed so simple and sweet.
Softly talking on the bus ride to town;
The comfortable intervals of silence;
Feeling silently impressed as you instructed the cab driver with the road map in your hand;
And your gentle tug at that moment on the steps at the drama academy.
Tunch and ice cream in a quiet Turkish cafe;
Laughing at the ice-cream man;
Eavesdropping on the kids behind us;
And the now-familiar scent of your cologne.
Then why is my heart aching?
I thought I'd closed the doors; but I'd obviously forgotten about locking the gates.
I feel so lost.
How can I help you?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Closures and Beginnings
Final Closure
I think I've reached my limit for exhaustion. I distinctly remember charging my handphone on the computer table last night, telling myself there was no way I'd be unable to wake up in the morning as I'd have to walk to my phone to switch off the alarm. Next thing I know, it was 730 am, and I had to be in school by 9. (I live more than an hour from school by the way.) I've got a vague impression of me unplugging the charger and trudging back to bed. Lol.
Had a short heart-to-heart with Irene C after our POM meeting. We used to be so close when we were working together on our IFB project last year. Swimming, tanning, gymming, makaning... Those were the days.
Had a gossip lunch with the girls at Engine, after which we took our gossiping to the library. I've missed them. :)
The interview at Singapore Philatelic Museum went alright. My first choice would be TTG Asia Media, if they want me. SPM's training programme sounds good, and I like the people there. I like the GM's accent - like a mixture of Indonesian and Peranakan. Only drawbacks are I'd have to start my internship mid-April and end it on time like everybody else; and there's the whole SPSS computer program. Now I wish I'd paid more attention in Applied Research.
Finally visited my dad's cafe and boy, is it beautiful. I'd expected a small, plainly decorated deli; not a spacious zenish tropical-themed cafe! Sat in the meeting my brother was having with Singapore Press Holdings regarding some bridal exhibition; as well as in another with a florist regarding the cafe's interior. I am so proud of my dad and my brother. Really.
Stood at the bus-stop talking to my brother till night fell. We were there from almost 7 till past 8. I love talking to him. He's so neutral, he loves me, and he gives great advice.
Mom cornered me the moment I got home, asking me about the BIG change, and why I didn't tell her about it. She's been worried I guess, that I was hiding my unhappiness or something. Talked to my sis too. It's been awhile. I feel blessed. :)
It was a final closure for me this morning, when I told you I'd rather you hear it from me than from anyone else.
I hope I'd be able to plan my time on Saturday. Justin's sailing away on Sunday. We prolly wouldn't have time to catch Million Dollar Baby, considering there's Open House, but I definitely wanna meet up with him.
I just had dinner, and it's ten-ish now. My buddha belly is so gonna thank me for this - it'll balloon tomorrow. Act 3 interview tomorrow. I'm sleepy. Night world.
I think I've reached my limit for exhaustion. I distinctly remember charging my handphone on the computer table last night, telling myself there was no way I'd be unable to wake up in the morning as I'd have to walk to my phone to switch off the alarm. Next thing I know, it was 730 am, and I had to be in school by 9. (I live more than an hour from school by the way.) I've got a vague impression of me unplugging the charger and trudging back to bed. Lol.
Had a short heart-to-heart with Irene C after our POM meeting. We used to be so close when we were working together on our IFB project last year. Swimming, tanning, gymming, makaning... Those were the days.
Had a gossip lunch with the girls at Engine, after which we took our gossiping to the library. I've missed them. :)
The interview at Singapore Philatelic Museum went alright. My first choice would be TTG Asia Media, if they want me. SPM's training programme sounds good, and I like the people there. I like the GM's accent - like a mixture of Indonesian and Peranakan. Only drawbacks are I'd have to start my internship mid-April and end it on time like everybody else; and there's the whole SPSS computer program. Now I wish I'd paid more attention in Applied Research.
Finally visited my dad's cafe and boy, is it beautiful. I'd expected a small, plainly decorated deli; not a spacious zenish tropical-themed cafe! Sat in the meeting my brother was having with Singapore Press Holdings regarding some bridal exhibition; as well as in another with a florist regarding the cafe's interior. I am so proud of my dad and my brother. Really.
Stood at the bus-stop talking to my brother till night fell. We were there from almost 7 till past 8. I love talking to him. He's so neutral, he loves me, and he gives great advice.
Mom cornered me the moment I got home, asking me about the BIG change, and why I didn't tell her about it. She's been worried I guess, that I was hiding my unhappiness or something. Talked to my sis too. It's been awhile. I feel blessed. :)
It was a final closure for me this morning, when I told you I'd rather you hear it from me than from anyone else.
I hope I'd be able to plan my time on Saturday. Justin's sailing away on Sunday. We prolly wouldn't have time to catch Million Dollar Baby, considering there's Open House, but I definitely wanna meet up with him.
I just had dinner, and it's ten-ish now. My buddha belly is so gonna thank me for this - it'll balloon tomorrow. Act 3 interview tomorrow. I'm sleepy. Night world.
Would It Be Okay?
And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That i do believe i love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came in loving me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
The words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for.
"That's What Friends Are For" - Elton John
It didn't matter
that the night sky wasn't sprinkled with stars
that ants were drawn to us like bees to honey
and that strawberries and cream wasn't my favourite dessert.
It didn't matter at all.
The familiarity tinged with the anticipation of something more is strangely comfortable. I'd prepared myself for a rush of adrenaline; but I never did expect to melt.
What are we getting ourselves into? Let's discover the beauty in ambiguity.
The sunrise was gorgeous. :)
And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That i do believe i love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came in loving me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
The words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for.
"That's What Friends Are For" - Elton John
It didn't matter
that the night sky wasn't sprinkled with stars
that ants were drawn to us like bees to honey
and that strawberries and cream wasn't my favourite dessert.
It didn't matter at all.
The familiarity tinged with the anticipation of something more is strangely comfortable. I'd prepared myself for a rush of adrenaline; but I never did expect to melt.
What are we getting ourselves into? Let's discover the beauty in ambiguity.
The sunrise was gorgeous. :)
Cat & I
cat&i
Originally uploaded by sarongskirts.
Pre-lou hei dinner, and we're looking sleepy already. Lol.
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