Precious Sunday

Quick update, and I really hope to blog more details about my outings next time.

The past two weeks have been pretty hectic. For the “first hectic week”, I’m getting off work on time to meet up with friends for yoga, movie and dinners. It was absolutely awesome. Like what other young Singaporeans want for a job, I hope to achieve the intern(/work)-life balance for now.

The second week, it was pretty packed as well. There’s a urgent work project that requires me to go for 6-days work week. My only rest day is precious to me now. I got up early to clean up my house, catch up on the dramas that I have missed on the weekdays, and went for a short jog. As an sedentary worker, I only experience mental tiredness with little labour work, so I try to stay active as much as possible. I also realised my run endurance is getting worse, I’m stopping every now and then, however I do notice my speed is better during these runs…. So might as well I take it as I’m doing interval runs right? (oh well.. this is to make myself feel better). I am also hoping to increase my run frequency from weekly to maybe twice a week. Do understand this is a huge leap for a coach potato and keeping myself busy is good – it’s daunting to think of all the impossible possibilities when my mind roams.

Here’s an awkward picture of me from some time ago…when I was enjoying my sweet holiday. Good night people (:

 

Summer Break Main Act – Part 2

I have only blogged about my first two days of internship. Now… I am going to continue blogging about what happened the remaining three workdays.

Wednesday

I can only vaguely remember what happen that day. That day Nate and me got to know other interns working on the same level as us. They were all reading the same degree in another local university. They initiate to go to lunch together, but didn’t manage to go with them in the end though.

I was working on this project task since Monday, and I felt so guilty for being unable to produce a decent work (my work has some errors, and I have to re-do certain parts ). So I stayed back a little while more to finish it up (googling for instructions). Nate OT with me even though he would have left work on time *sobs*. I have left him to OT alone for the past two days, and sure it does felt good to feel “less lost” when I have a company.

Later after work, I went to meet Lucas to collect my BB cushion that I (shamelessly) entrusted him to buy during his Korea trip. Initially when I drop the request, I regretted my decision. I think that it could be an experience too  intimidating for a guy. BUT HE STILL BOUGHT IT FOR ME *tears*. He also passed me a bag of masks (25 pieces to be exact) along with a lot of beauty samples and food (for sharing with Mendi and ZR). He has earned so much brownie points from us (ZR was praising him non-stop).

Thursday

Everything’s good that day. Nate and me went for a lunch meeting, and we were officially introduced to the team. I completed my job on hand that day, with some free time, ZR and JH came over with Cinnamon Buns for us. Major yums (:

Friday

It’s the day that all white-collar have been waiting for. I have been pestering the engineers to kindly make full use of me… because I really want to make full use of my time in this company (it also doesn’t reflect well on me ya). I am elated to render my assistance when required. This engineer has very patiently brief me on my work and even explain to me the rationale for his design. He even included some engineering theorem and I was dumbstruck, then I reminded him that I am only in my first year of my degree. I do like the idea that we actually may use what we learned in school for my prospective career.

OT with Nate to listen to some briefing. The four of us have never left the work place together before. Hopefully, all of us will be able to knock off at the same time next week(:

Summer Break Main Act

So… I managed to secure an Internship with a consultant firm! Initially I wanted to search for one myself, but I gave up the thought because I thought it’s late to apply for intern by my exam period. I am extremely thankful that my school found a company for us to intern at.

I am fortunate enough to be spending this journey with 3 other friends.

Nate, ZR and JH

ZR and JH works at a different office from Nate and me. I am still happy that I have a buddy who works in a same floor as me, it’s always better to have company (:

I still need to get used to using some software which I haven’t touched in a long time. I think my most miserable day was the Tuesday when it’s going to rain when I was on the way to work. That’s when I decided to go out with my new pair of rubber flats. Usually, I wouldn’t leave my house without plasters, but that day, I really didn’t pack any band aid with me. By the time I got plasters from ZR and Nate, I guess my blisters already broke, and it hurts so much. Nonetheless, I am happy that I receive the plaster from them. Especially when ZR waited for me at the station, even though I am dragging her time back.

Never a good ending with new pair of flats

It is a torture to walk around the office to get anything done, thankfully, we had to attend a conference during lunchtime, as lunch was provided, I ended up moving lesser. Work did not went well for me that day. I walked home barefooted because I really wouldn’t stand the abrasion against my wound any longer. Any water contact with my wound makes me hop and scream. The following next two day (and probably the another 3 more days), I was limping around because the pain is intense despite having a bandage over my blisters.

So… My first two day of my internship ended this way. Signing off!

“Just haven’t met you yet” Review

I was waiting for a friend in town, then I went to bookstore while loitering around. That’s when I found this gem.

“Just Haven’t Met You Yet (2016)” by Cate Woods

Thankfully, the national library is efficient in updating the book database, so I borrow this book instead of buying it instead (yay to saving money!!!). I really enjoyed reading fiction, however, in the past, I often force myself to read self help books. Self help books are nutritional and allow me to know a certain topic better, however, learning get tough (perhaps just boring) in the process. By the way, I am talking about books like investment 101, mind reading 101 and etc.  I am glad that I allow myself to indulge in fictional stories now. Sometimes you just need some laughter in your life, right?(:

You can read the synopsis of the book HERE

Why do I love this story? I feel that what the protagonist is going through is relatable to what I am going through currently. There is too much masking of the “real her”, which leads to the crumble of what she deems as ‘perfect’. I am taken aback from quite a few unexpected turn, it’s not another cliché storyline.

Takeaway point? Be brave, pursuit your interest, and make good use of your time when you are away from work. The ending is indeed not what I expected, and there will not be an ending spoiler here. Go pick up a copy and enjoy!

Mother’s Day 2016

So…Today is Mother’s day, apparently.. I kept reminding myself of today the past few days, and my to-do list includes:

1. A Handmade card
2. Buying a cake
3. Thinking of where to dine in

However, life ALWAYS don’t go as planned (for my case). I procrastinated a lot, therefore… the card wasn’t made at all. I have already asked my mom if she wanted to dine at a sushi place nearby, but she hates crowded places as much as I do. She’s also afraid that restaurants would jack up their prices on special occasions. To make things worst, one day before I still told my friends I am available to meet up this Sunday (which in the end I didn’t go).

The night before Mother’s day, I was only heading to bed at around 1am. Then I woke up around 7am thinking it’s a great time for a morning jog, but saw that it was raining heavily outside, so I decided to head back to sleep. I later officially start my day at 10am, munching on bread and reading my game guides on how to be a proper farmer on Stardew Valley, then followed by an hour of k-drama. Then I fire up instagram on my web browser around 1pm… *scrolls through the story line*….bollocks it’s Mother’s day already?!

1. A Handmade card
2. Buying a cake
3. Thinking of where to dine in

Well done, Jas.

So I dug out the newspaper tiramisu recipe which I have already tried (and love). The tiramisu ingredients are readily available at home, just lacking the mascarpone. Head out to the nearest supermarket to buy the necessary ingredients and also did some grocery shopping. I bought a salmon fillet to be oven baked since there isn’t much stuff I can cook it proper, I wouldn’t my mum to be spitting out burnt meat from her mouth on Mother’s day, ya?

Came back home with two hands full of snacks, and veggies that probably can last me 3 days at home. I am all ready to begin with the tiramisu… That’s what I thought.

As I lay out all the ingredients, I decided to start brewing the espresso for the ladyfinger dip. *unscrews coffee tin* HO… it’s all moldy. I could have head to starbucks for a espresso shot, but I think I might head down to one of the nearer kopitium to order a kopi-o-kosong. In reality, I am doing neither. The Sunday crowd is overwhelming, especially on mother’s day. I will definitely do the tiramisu, but not today I guess. Sorry mum, no cake for you):

But I am still gonna bake that teriyaki Salmon for you. Bye guys, gonna set up and preheat it for baking later.

 

Letting go.

Feeling really shagged before last lap, like… where’s my motivation…

So I decided to confronted him because I couldn’t stand being a fool, and holding what I think I should run from. However I still chose to see the side of the truth that I want to believe in. Maybe it just barely a 2 weeks to hold what I want to say. But… nah it’s exam period and I don’t want some unnecessary stuff on my mind. Save that fake concern of hiding your tweets from me because you are afraid that I might be affected, and even going to the extend of asking me to have a meaningful break up when you are meaningfully using it to flirt with other women. Still dare to say you think of things for me when you are out there playing with dating apps *claps*, that’s very considerate of you.

Nice that it lasted, but some good byes are forever.

And let’s study hard for my future now. Focus Jas.

Punctuality Issues

Nightmare came true:

Last minute revision for materials exam yesterday, but did not manage to cover quite a few parts.

Then I went home, continue revising for the paper until 2am. I was really tired and… yea, revision become ineffective.

My smart ass decision was to rest for 3 hours until 5am. However, I just slept all the way through, did a ninja jump out of my bed, bathe and wore my usual exam OOTD.

And there you go… a story of a girl who went in the exam hall late. There’s also one less competitor on the bell curve.

Goodbye.

I looked at you, but I don’t know how should I react.

I am suppose to go meet you earlier, but I am sick of all the quarrel.

I am suppose to tell you how comfortable I feel when I was with you, I didn’t.

I am suppose to tell you, how much you meant to me, I didn’t.

I am suppose to tell you how much I love you, I didn’t.

I am suppose to hold you back, I didn’t.

I am suppose to salvage this, but I don’t know how to care for you, me or anyone.

You set the first step, I will take the second step.

At the end of the day, I still chose to protect myself. You surely deserved better.

So, Goodbye, I.

 

Leap year 2016

Recess week is over, which means another 6 more weeks to exams! Today is the start of the final 8 weeks til trimester ends. Everything has been hectic these days, recess week is just a week for us to catch up and complete projects actually. I still don’t feel recharged after this break, nonetheless, still a nice break away from all the norm.

I was hoping to achieve a lot more this recess week actually. The only thing I am happy about is being able to watch all the drama I’ve missed, over the weekends. Although I still find it a waste of time watching TV, but I do enjoy the shows. I’m Missing out so much on life, but I hope it’s all worth it. I’m still thinking whether an internship is good during the summer break, or perhaps going after a higher paying vacation job is better in the long run. I really want to travel overseas (requires the ka-ching) but I still do find working in relevant industry good for resumes. And… Am I too late to apply for internship in May? Hmm.

Got to head to class now. I shall blog again when I’m free(: Have a good day people!