The Long Awaited Day
Friday, October 14, 2005
Finally it was the day that my parents have been looking forward to. My convocation held at Raffles Convention Centre.
Being ever so kiasu, I reached the venue at 430pm. After collecting my regalia, I went to the nearby cafe to have my daily dose of caffaine. I keep rehearsing how I would walk to the Chancellor on the stage and the thought of me tripping over some wire really made me nervous.
At 530pm I went to the cloakroom next to the venue to change to my regalia and try on the motar board.
Then I use my "power eye" looked all the way to the other end of the cloakroom, saw how it is suppose to be worn and how to put on the motar board. One thing for sure, when I begin to panick, my face will be so flushed. It was damn red as though I put extra blusher.
Janet was late, by 630pm she arrived and I was still stuck in the cloakroom wondering how in the world does one wears the motar board. hahahaaaa... She helped me pinned it up real tight as it was rather loose.
Finally it is up and I am all ready to go and take some pics!
Of cos so long haven't smoke, must enjoy mah.
Think Jan was trying to get some misty effect from the water thingy behind me.
The back of my regalia. Looks like Harry Potter hoR?
Take pic must always stand next to something one lei. This one is proof of where u spent ya last 4 years at.
Me up on the stage! Jan took it from the projector! Smart girl. Thanks!
My Family!
My Best Mates! Thank you girls :D
Okay enuff of all these photo shoots. So after the convo, Sam and Eelyn and I decided to go celebrate and catch up at New Asia Bar.
Night view from the top.
First of all, I wanna thank Janet for being ever so patient and nice!!!!! She attended the dreadful ceremony taking pics for me and my folks. While Kway and Miu were waiting somewhere else. I WANNA GIVE HER A BIG HUG!!!!!!!!!!
Secondly, thank you Delkin and Cengie for coming. Is it only take a few pics and drink some tea at the reception then go?!?!?! hahahahaa...
Lastly, Sammie and Eelyn.... Thank you for coming also.... Was great catching up with Eelyn as she is living a married life and seldom meet her also.
Something about Yvanna: He wished me well and asked me to speak to Prof Gary Martin and Prof D and tell them that how good he is and allow him to fly to Sg more often. But that Prof Martin isn't as good looking as he described. I feel he is more down to earth compared to Martin. Oh well.... Eelyn did advice me some stuff and it has always been in my mind till today. She said: if it's not worth it, what for you go headache about it?
I know it's not worth my time and I am sure I won't gain anything outta it. Now it is just mellowing down time. I am always thinking of : what the hell am I doing this for? But then again, when one put in effort and feelings into something, it's kinda hard to detach yaself from it, am I right? All I need now is time to detach myself, I cannot force myself to forget everything at once cos it would be even harder. With my busy busy work schedule and my P/T homebase thing going, I don't even have time to Ebay! hahahahaa....
Weather: Cloudy, Cooling.
Music: BEP - Clap Ya Hands
Mood: Wanna leave the burden down.
Being ever so kiasu, I reached the venue at 430pm. After collecting my regalia, I went to the nearby cafe to have my daily dose of caffaine. I keep rehearsing how I would walk to the Chancellor on the stage and the thought of me tripping over some wire really made me nervous.
At 530pm I went to the cloakroom next to the venue to change to my regalia and try on the motar board.
Then I use my "power eye" looked all the way to the other end of the cloakroom, saw how it is suppose to be worn and how to put on the motar board. One thing for sure, when I begin to panick, my face will be so flushed. It was damn red as though I put extra blusher.
Janet was late, by 630pm she arrived and I was still stuck in the cloakroom wondering how in the world does one wears the motar board. hahahaaaa... She helped me pinned it up real tight as it was rather loose.
Finally it is up and I am all ready to go and take some pics!
Of cos so long haven't smoke, must enjoy mah.
Think Jan was trying to get some misty effect from the water thingy behind me.
The back of my regalia. Looks like Harry Potter hoR?
Take pic must always stand next to something one lei. This one is proof of where u spent ya last 4 years at.
Me up on the stage! Jan took it from the projector! Smart girl. Thanks!
My Family!
My Best Mates! Thank you girls :D
Okay enuff of all these photo shoots. So after the convo, Sam and Eelyn and I decided to go celebrate and catch up at New Asia Bar.
Night view from the top.
First of all, I wanna thank Janet for being ever so patient and nice!!!!! She attended the dreadful ceremony taking pics for me and my folks. While Kway and Miu were waiting somewhere else. I WANNA GIVE HER A BIG HUG!!!!!!!!!!
Secondly, thank you Delkin and Cengie for coming. Is it only take a few pics and drink some tea at the reception then go?!?!?! hahahahaa...
Lastly, Sammie and Eelyn.... Thank you for coming also.... Was great catching up with Eelyn as she is living a married life and seldom meet her also.
Something about Yvanna: He wished me well and asked me to speak to Prof Gary Martin and Prof D and tell them that how good he is and allow him to fly to Sg more often. But that Prof Martin isn't as good looking as he described. I feel he is more down to earth compared to Martin. Oh well.... Eelyn did advice me some stuff and it has always been in my mind till today. She said: if it's not worth it, what for you go headache about it?
I know it's not worth my time and I am sure I won't gain anything outta it. Now it is just mellowing down time. I am always thinking of : what the hell am I doing this for? But then again, when one put in effort and feelings into something, it's kinda hard to detach yaself from it, am I right? All I need now is time to detach myself, I cannot force myself to forget everything at once cos it would be even harder. With my busy busy work schedule and my P/T homebase thing going, I don't even have time to Ebay! hahahahaa....
Weather: Cloudy, Cooling.
Music: BEP - Clap Ya Hands
Mood: Wanna leave the burden down.
Survived one week at LKP
Saturday, October 08, 2005
NEVER NEVER have I ever been treated so badly EVER before. GOSH ... it's such a torture going to work.
First day I got greeted by this friendly face snr of mine: Hi my name is Fun.
So I thought to myself: Hey it's not so bad after all, at least I made a new friend someone who is around my age too.
Then the flaws of my snr start to show. She commented on my work: can u stop thinking like an accountant and have the mentality of an auditor? I don't mind you asking me questions, but DEAR can you please be more initiative before askinG?
Second incident -->
Snr:Wah where did you buy your bag from? I really like it.
me: Erh Aust.
Snr: Sickening. Why did u buy it from there? Hw much is it?
me: $59. it was a present for myself cos I just finished my last paper.
Snr: Wah so expensive, SGD is abt 80bucks lei.
Third incidient -->
Snr: Eh Woman, your top is really funny ley. What material is it made of?
Me: donno, cotton but stretchy
Snr: Aiyoo... Got "MOR" come out already lei.
Fourth Incident -->
Snr: Eh Woman, you everyday carry diff bag is it? What brand is this bag? Its G. This
kinda bag must zip up properly what.
Me: nvm la, doesnt really matter anyway in ofc what.
Snr: Is it authentic?
Me: Yes.
Snr: Surely it's not from your own pocket if not you wouldnt be so bo chup.
Me: YES ITS FROM MY OWN POCKET AND I HAVE A HABIT OF NOT ZIPPING BAGS
Fifth Incident -->
Snr: Eh your Towkay very ngiao lei, keep giving me so much work to do.
Me: Sorry is it becos I keep asking you questions?
Snr: I dont really mind answering your queries anyway I am being paid to do so and further more, you are paid according to your exp what.
Sixth Incident -->
Snr: Hahahaa... I can see your fats
Me: oppss... sorry
Reason: Cos I was wearing pants and of cos got fats overflowing la when i sit down at an awkward position. I really feel like answering her back: WHO IS DRINKING DIET DRINKS?
Seventh Incident -->
Me: Hey Fun, Have a great weekend.
Snr: Everyday is the same what. Doesn't matter if it's weekday or weekend. It just depends on who you spend it with.
Me (in my head) FUCK THIS WOMAN MAN. WHAT's HER FUCKING PROBLEM?
Okay I had enuff. so what did Yvanna do when she got back on a Friday evening?
She sent her resume to EY hoping to get a job as an Intern. She doesn't even mind getting miserable pay of SGD600 per month as long as she can get away from that horrible place.
My dear snr even treats my boss horribly as though she is the boss. And she is the information hub of LKP. She will just say whatever she hears to other colleagues. And seriously, I seldom see her doing her work. She has to go to loo every 30mins cos she is on this diet thingy and makes her pee. And every time she comes back from loo, she will have a phonecall from other auditors and they will bitch about other colleagues in the ofc. I AM DAMN SICK OF EVERYTHING!
Something about Yvanna: to make matters worse, he din msg me for 2 days. I was seriously in some depress mode. And IT IS REALLY OVER (that's what I told myself). then on Fri, I got a msg from him, saying that he just got back from some school retreat and ask how am I and stuff like that. I felt sick to my stomach ... cos I think of the whole package and I seriously am reprimanding myself for my actions.
Conclusion: I think I really had a bad week that explains my negative responses. I desperately hope that next week will be all good and that EY or Grant Thornton will reply my email. By any chance, does anyone have friends working with big 4s? Please let me know. Thankeru....
Weather: Cloudy, Rainy, Cooling (something diff)
Music: Power 98fm
Mood: Relieved that it's the WEEKEND!
First day I got greeted by this friendly face snr of mine: Hi my name is Fun.
So I thought to myself: Hey it's not so bad after all, at least I made a new friend someone who is around my age too.
Then the flaws of my snr start to show. She commented on my work: can u stop thinking like an accountant and have the mentality of an auditor? I don't mind you asking me questions, but DEAR can you please be more initiative before askinG?
Second incident -->
Snr:Wah where did you buy your bag from? I really like it.
me: Erh Aust.
Snr: Sickening. Why did u buy it from there? Hw much is it?
me: $59. it was a present for myself cos I just finished my last paper.
Snr: Wah so expensive, SGD is abt 80bucks lei.
Third incidient -->
Snr: Eh Woman, your top is really funny ley. What material is it made of?
Me: donno, cotton but stretchy
Snr: Aiyoo... Got "MOR" come out already lei.
Fourth Incident -->
Snr: Eh Woman, you everyday carry diff bag is it? What brand is this bag? Its G. This
kinda bag must zip up properly what.
Me: nvm la, doesnt really matter anyway in ofc what.
Snr: Is it authentic?
Me: Yes.
Snr: Surely it's not from your own pocket if not you wouldnt be so bo chup.
Me: YES ITS FROM MY OWN POCKET AND I HAVE A HABIT OF NOT ZIPPING BAGS
Fifth Incident -->
Snr: Eh your Towkay very ngiao lei, keep giving me so much work to do.
Me: Sorry is it becos I keep asking you questions?
Snr: I dont really mind answering your queries anyway I am being paid to do so and further more, you are paid according to your exp what.
Sixth Incident -->
Snr: Hahahaa... I can see your fats
Me: oppss... sorry
Reason: Cos I was wearing pants and of cos got fats overflowing la when i sit down at an awkward position. I really feel like answering her back: WHO IS DRINKING DIET DRINKS?
Seventh Incident -->
Me: Hey Fun, Have a great weekend.
Snr: Everyday is the same what. Doesn't matter if it's weekday or weekend. It just depends on who you spend it with.
Me (in my head) FUCK THIS WOMAN MAN. WHAT's HER FUCKING PROBLEM?
Okay I had enuff. so what did Yvanna do when she got back on a Friday evening?
She sent her resume to EY hoping to get a job as an Intern. She doesn't even mind getting miserable pay of SGD600 per month as long as she can get away from that horrible place.
My dear snr even treats my boss horribly as though she is the boss. And she is the information hub of LKP. She will just say whatever she hears to other colleagues. And seriously, I seldom see her doing her work. She has to go to loo every 30mins cos she is on this diet thingy and makes her pee. And every time she comes back from loo, she will have a phonecall from other auditors and they will bitch about other colleagues in the ofc. I AM DAMN SICK OF EVERYTHING!
Something about Yvanna: to make matters worse, he din msg me for 2 days. I was seriously in some depress mode. And IT IS REALLY OVER (that's what I told myself). then on Fri, I got a msg from him, saying that he just got back from some school retreat and ask how am I and stuff like that. I felt sick to my stomach ... cos I think of the whole package and I seriously am reprimanding myself for my actions.
Conclusion: I think I really had a bad week that explains my negative responses. I desperately hope that next week will be all good and that EY or Grant Thornton will reply my email. By any chance, does anyone have friends working with big 4s? Please let me know. Thankeru....
Weather: Cloudy, Rainy, Cooling (something diff)
Music: Power 98fm
Mood: Relieved that it's the WEEKEND!
