Year 2013 part 2

My Dear Dear bought a car in malaysia for "15,000 ringgit?" So before he became a PR, we have the luxury enjoy "non-squeeze travel" around SG and JB. We also had an impromptu trip to Melaka with that usual mahjong couple and guess what? WE still played MJ in the hotel using that tiny tiles.I went to Phuket for the first time with Shiyi. I really sleep everywhere. It was like a real chance to avoid calls, reply messages and looking at email. Relax can only be done when you are with the most comfortable friend. It doesnt feel like wasting of time at all (by sleeping all day long). Rather I came back "recharged" after all energy drained back in SG. 

I gotten the news for the job promotion (I had to get it this time), the sudden pay increase and the privileges for that title, I realised something. Sometimes its not about the hard work or the sincerity of your service, is more about the time, the opportunity and how to create attention. YUCKS, I know. Guess in big organisation, you cant blindly work your arse off and hope someday someone will see. Work in a way that everyone knows. SHOWING OFF. Sort of hate myself for having to use "CC", and pretending to thank for the "not-at-all useful solution. Yawns** PLP is so NOT me.

But thanks to the job (to a real-sister-like person) I had a lot of first-time experiences. I get to witness a lucky draw that my client win. I jumped into joy as if he was my Daddy. I dont know why. So funny cos I dont even get to touch that Lexus steering wheel even if he wins. I was watching F1 car race in the paddock suite. What is the hype? Rich man stuffs. Boring. But when else will I get this chance? I was invited to a 60th bday party at MBS presidential suite for the first time too. That's wad HUGE suite hotel room looks like. KTV room, GYM room, Sauna Room, Hair Salon (?!), Grand piano, kitchen, study room. Its almost 3 times the size of my flat. WOW. 

In September? Can I say I was scouted? Not really, my ex-colleague remembered me and she gave a chance for an interview with her new boss. I made the career switch with huge risk especially considering I was just 3 months old in that new position. Dilemma. Emo. Should I or Should I not? The manager and director sat down with me, wanting to know the reason why. Are they really upset or not? Not sure, but they sounded disappointed. Will more money make me stay? I'm stumped. YUP! I took the risk. 6 months passed by, I still missed my ex-company. 

I took many flights alone for business trip right after I started. Many opportunities and learning experiences was given, although it comes with many burned weekends and public holidays.

I haven regret, yet.

Europe (5 countries) trip with my Mama & Hubby with his tour leader friend in winter. SNOW!! and I also bought 2 designer bags. Money well-spent in a single month. CRAZily emptying my savings.  

I attended 3 weddings last year. 
1. Sher Sher wedding, I had the honour to be her sister and participated in the gatecrash and guarded the reception table. I think I wasn't of much help though. And also attended 
2. SoonMing fairytale wedding, like a OMG how can they stick to that theme so well. His wife became a real princess. ENVY to the MAX~ Met a lot of familiar faces and memories of my "childhood" life just kept returning. Attended 
3. my SIM schmates' Jeanie and Zhiyong wedding lunch on Christmas Day. Just seems like a day before we are still hanging out together for mugging, project discussion and movie? I didnt realised I was a lightbulb for so long. HAHAHAHA. Anyway, when my friends find their happiness. The AWWWW... so sweet... so loved... I feel so 幸福 too. *smiles* :)

27 Dec 2013 - It was a real surprise!! I was still feeling quite 感动 by Shiyi asking me out for a drink on my bday, perhaps she noticed that I was feeling nothing special for this birthday because I still go to work. Their plan works. I was really touched and speechless when I saw my hubby with my most lovely friends wishing me "happy birthday". A nice and cosy 25th birthday "party". Staycation at Orchid Suite in MBS with heavy breakfast at Sky on 57. "NICE!"

In conclusion, 2013 ended REAL well. Unbelievable, still. Contented. Very. :)