I hope I am not falling sick

Suddenly, I felt kind of tired this weekend. I am not too sure if it is the medication for my running-nose though, but I will surely take care of myself well enough :) Nonetheless, I managed to have a hair-cut yesterday, and got myself 2 books at Kinokuniya, 1 shirt and 1 Betula sandals. Hahahaa......and we alI have a good dinner at Al-Dente at Holland Village to celebrate Malcolm's birthday. Here's his cake from Hilton. I was kind of sorry that we have another friend's birthday on the same day, JC, but guessed we will meet her on another occasion.

Today, Melodii, Milk and PT will be here to have a Yu-sheng session (glad I am staying indoors). This year new year could have been meaningless without these friends. I definitely didn't feel the festive mood but I didn't care much either, since CNY was not my favourite occasion.

Hmmmm......I think I better catch some sleep before they come......

Long Hours ..... It's Ok Yo

I have many things to learn in this job, many procedures to follow, and thus many hours have been spent. I have not been working so hard or rather so many hours in my career. I felt that I am growing in this job and maturing too. Well, actually I think this job is miles ahead of the previous chinese bank, and I have no regrets a bit. So I strive to do better :)

Gambarimasho!

Viewing Problems...... Solving Problems

Some complicated problems happened in office today. Some of these problems have been magnified and some are as a result of miscommunication. I was glad that I have managed to stay calm to resolve everything, and left office in a satisfied way.

The lesson of the day is: problems come often, in different ways. Being careful, can avoid some but not all problems. What is important is, when such problems come, can we be calm and confident to conquer it? That would relates to our problem solving skills, communication / interpersonal skills. Not all problems can be solved the way we want. But if we can get it solved, we have succeeded. Therefore, if problem comes while it cannot avoid, just let it come and face it confidently and accept that challenge to conquer it. Fearing the arrival of problems will make you miserable.

Well, for that, I am happy that I have solved my problems satisfactorily and I have also learnt an important lesson. Cheers!

Tomorrow is valentine's day, so happy valentine's day, folks!

After a long day's work......

I am lazing on my bed, aimlessly and wanderlessly.... after a long day's work. We have to work hard and play hard, don't we? Most importantly to relax when u need to. The luxury of lazing is always wonderful, and it gives me the sense of peace, calm and feeling cozy and some nice soft music enhances the cozy ambience. Seeping my tea occasionally. Which is why, this is always the best part of the day. This is also a reason I do not want to sleep early, as the moments are luxurious.

Happy Chinese New Year Folks

This Chinese New Year brought us a 4-day long weekend. I have spent 2 days with friends and another 2 days resting at home. This is quite a good mix of play and rest. Although it can be tiring or busy, I like to play host to gatherings at my place and have catching up time. Yes, Yusheng, Bun-Luck, friends gatherings and my long sleeping hours are the highlights this year. Perhaps, this is my RAT year, I have won a little bit of money at Bun-Luck, but most importantly, it makes me cherish those around me even more and made this holiday a more re-charged and cozy one. Thanks, G-san and all for everything.

This is also the first time I debut using my new mac-book, having J-boy (my real nephew) teaching me and G-san how to switch from Microsoft to Mac. It's fun and interesting, and suddenly G-san and me became young students exploring new toys again.

So far, this year, I have enjoyed myself so far, be it at office or home. And I certainly hope it will continue. Last but not least, I wanna wish all everlasting health, beauty, youth and prosperity for the new year! Cheers


(Attached picture is my re-union dinner at my parent's place)

It's blogging time again

Life in 2008 has started quietly and busily ..... the new job has been challenging and different after a long while. I have been learning and adapting to the new job environment, and the experience, so far, has been enriching, despite the generally longer hours. That explains the long absence from blogging. It may be physically tired, but mentally, I am feeling good and 元気　(genki). Colleagues around me are friendly and positive, and that's good too.

Despite in a Ninhon environment, I have not been practising my Japanese language due to timing constraints, but I hope to start again. This is one of my resolutions this year, though there aren't any serious ones this year, really. I have only want to be put in my best in life and work this year.

Well, this few months, while I am grounded due to job probation and the longer working hours, I have also realised that I tend to spend more on myself. It is worth it, I think. If spending money can help you to uplift your spirit, it is worth it, so is spending money to save time and reduce inconvenience. At last, I think I am beginning to pamper myself.

While the economic situation may not be good for the coming months, I feel that this is not going to impact my spirits :) I believe it will go away some day this year or so. So let's be positive on that.

Blogging today may not have a particular subject, just my thoughts all over.....

May tomorrow be a good day too, and yes, it is Friday again!

New Year, New Wishes, New Hopes.....

It is 2008 today! We are one year older naturally. There are new resolutions, new hopes and we should all feel recharged and refresh.

Unlike the usual Christmas celebrations that were merrily party-ing with friends gathering, I spent my new year and the eve of new year fairly simple. Eve was a movie-cum-supper gathering with friends, while new year was a desperate-housewives-cum-jogging-cum simple dinner sesson. Now at this juncture, I just feel relaxed and good and prepared for the coming challenges ahead :)

寂しい？ちょおと neh, since G-kun, Melodii and D-chan are all having new year nabe dinner together at Tokyo tonight. Well, I will join them next year and I certainly hope that they have a good trip. If you folks are reading this, gambarimasho neh!

As for my work, I have not really commenced on the real challenges, but I felt that I am able to adapt to it, and like it, since this is something I have always like to do. So for that, I am looking forward to conquering the challenges neh :)

Yes, it will be a new year with new hopes, challenges, and most importantly, we all know, it is a good one!