bday

Hiddy and I celebrated our birthday with Philo by going to Universal Studios Singapore. Being out with my two besties made it an even special day. There weren't much rides. The one I took was scary enough but I'd Phil with me so I felt safer. I loved the Shrek 4D adventure ride. A lil disappointed that I couldn't take any pictures with any character.

This guy ran after me. He stared at me while Phil took our picture. After which Phil asked if I forgot he is visible, I still happily stare into another guy's eyes lol I even kissed a frog! Thanks for taking time to be with me, B and having you around is already my best gift.. but you can always give me a birthday present. Dun forget!

May I

It has been weeks since I last scribbled anything here. I'm in my second last trimester for school. I am looking forward to complete my part time studies. I'm also very much looking forward to my cousin's wedding cos that is when I'd be on my annual leave! It's time for a break and I'm hoping to get a new job real soon. It's May Day; the RECRUIT section of the Straits Times caught my attention: TIME TO MOVE ON. It shares five signs which tells you that it is time to seek greener pastures.

I thought things through about my job. I've always had high expectations of myself and since my transfer to this branch, I haven't been happy. There's plenty of negative aura coming from unappreciative customers and unmotivated colleagues. My manager told me that I'm always too strong-willed about being right. The fact is customers are always right! Once, based on the service compliance I refused a customer's remittance request. He demanded to see my manager. She proceeded with the transaction. She didn't even know why I refused such a routine transaction. I explained. Guess what? She told me that I'd have just stopped her! I told her in my experience, I'd also know how to work with discretion. She is my superior which means she'd have the authority to refuse the customer firmly. I cannot bend rules just to please customers who are louder.

I had a traumatic phrase recently where I was sexually harassed by a regular customer who insulted the modesty of women. I made a police report only cos my company did not take any prompt action about my safety. The incident had caused me emotional distress for a few nights. It is really disappointing when my manager took the matter lightly. She commented that nothing will happen to me since the man cannot do anything in broad daylight. Either she is unemphatic or this is definitely not the proper way to deal with grievance. Family and close friends showed their support. They provided the listening ear and shoulder to cry on.

Mama encouraged me to get a new job. I'm thankful for her blessings and understanding. I need not take all the nonsense from work. I have given myself a deadline to quit! Just thinking of no longer having to put up with the unhappiness brings smiles to my face and heart. May God bless me with the strength to pull through this period. What I know and believe is, everything is gonna be alright! God is just helping me see what I truly want to do, thru the trials at work. ❤

bbq reunion

I bid goodbye to the year of the OX with my maternal cousins and family instead. I won't be going CNY visiting like the usual. I dreaded waking up really early just to avoid the terrible traffic jams across the causeway for the past few CNY! I welcome the change but at the same time, I wonder if this is really what Papa compromised for.

As I mentioned in an earlier entry, we'd BBQ instead for our reunion dinner. In the sunny late noon, the younger cousins happily played with kites. The strong sea breeze swept the kites off the ground to greater heights. Papa jokingly warned them that the highest flying kite may hit a plane! The sky looked lovely decorated with kites of various colours and sizes. Lazing around on mats was undoubtedly enjoyable although many of us got sun-burnt. I got irritable waiting for the 'full attendance' to have the birthday cake cutting session.

As the sun sets, we got our BBQ started. Very soon, I realise I was BBQ-ing the fresh seafood (courtesy of Papa of cos.) under the stars! I miss seeing that many stars. Being occupied with the BBQ, I didn't manage to capture the moments in my camera. I did not camp overnight with the rest of my family. I thank God for the good food and lovely evening. Happy CNY and Happy Valentine's to all!