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• Transition ...
  on May 16, 2013 in Work And Play
  Yesterday, I took a deep breath, went into my boss' room, and told him the news - that I have had a better offer, and that I did not mean to leave and I was not looking, but the opportunity just came along and the offer is just too attractive to turn...
• Modernised Version Of The Moor
  on May 16, 2013 in Musicals / Operas Shakespeare
  I just came back from watching "Othello", this year's production of "Shakespeare In The Park". Unlike previous years where I had a pavilion seat, this year I was sitting at the general area, which means I had to get a picnic mat and sit on the grass.
• Short Shorts ...
  on May 16, 2013 in Fashion And Trends
  After finding the "perfect" swim wear to go to a more conservative country, I need to find a "perfect" pair of shorts, to play safe. Since the country is so conservative, I have to ensure that my body parts are covered as much as possible, so I set o...
• Final "New" Facial Treatment
  on May 15, 2013 in Beauty And Grooming
  Today is my first brother's birthday ... and I finally completed the last of the three session facial treatment of the Groupon voucher. Perhaps because it was already the last session, this time round the facial seemed more thorough than previous tim...
• Back Breaking!
  on May 12, 2013 in Housework
  How do other people do it, I wonder? As in hold down a full time job, with housework, with taking care of kids, with taking care of elderly, and still have energy left to study part time! My maid will be coming back on Wednesday, so last Saturday I h...
• Another Regional Opportunity
  on May 10, 2013 in Work And Play
  When I first started this job last July, I intended to just stay on and not move, since I have moved quite a bit in previous years. In fact, before this job, I thought my career would be carved out in my previous job, but alas, due to some unforeseen...
• A Complete Set Of Brushes
  on May 10, 2013 in Beauty And Grooming
  A month ago, I ordered a set of twenty-four makeup brushes from Groupon, and it arrived yesterday! The brushes are wrapped in a pretty pink case and come in pink and black with red and black bristles. Pretty and cute!Brushes are wrapped in this littl...
• Receptionist For An Hour
  on May 10, 2013 in Work And Play
  I had to help out at the reception counter today. The receptionist is sick and the other two Personal Assistants who had to rotate and cover the receptionist had to attend a meeting. It would be a disaster if no one was manning the reception counter,...
• My New Suit ...
  on May 8, 2013 in Musings
  My new swimsuit came today! It is a blue printed tankini halter top, with matching boyleg shorts, and even a matching scrunchie to tie up my hair! Perfect for a beach vacation! This is the sixth swimsuit I own currently, even though I hardly swim, or...
• Down The Rabbit Hole
  on May 7, 2013 in Musicals / Operas Movies
  Last year I watched a movie called "Rabbit Hole", starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. Last night, I went to watch a local production of the play "Rabbit Hole", on the same plot and theme. I am not a fan of local productions, even though I have...
• Rabbit Hole
  on May 7, 2013 in Musicals / Plays
  I watched the local production of "Rabbit Hole" last night, starring Adrian Pang, produced by his production company Pangdemonium!. Adrian Pang is one of the few really talented artistes here. It is our country's good fortune that he decided to come...
• "Bimbotic" Moment ...
  on May 6, 2013 in Musings
  One of my greatest "bimbotic" moment - I bought several new outfits online recently. I even ensured they were to my exact measurements, with a little leeway here and there. When they arrived, I tried them on and realised I could not fit into them! I...
• Old Notes, New Hand
  on May 5, 2013 in Collection
  Finally my mum is back! She came back on Saturday with my maternal grandmother, and praised me for a job well done in cleaning the house. Even my dad said he was impressed with how I took charge of the household! He has to be, since I was cleaning up...
• Pre-Departure Briefing
  on May 3, 2013 in Tours
  There was a pre-departure briefing for the Israel trip today. Since my mum is still away, I went on her behalf to find out more details. Since this trip is the first "Faith In Action" trip by World Vision, they partnered with a tour agency to come up...
• Back To Ribbon Interface ...
  on May 3, 2013 in Work And Play
  Last week my office system was in the midst of upgrading. So we migrated from Lotus Notes to a web-based email system, which was making everyone's lives difficult, because the web-based email somehow does not work as well as a normal email program.To...
• Prankster Targeting Public Transport
  on May 3, 2013 in Transport Human And Society Current And World Affairs
  People are getting so terrible! Yesterday someone got burnt by a substance while sitting on the train. Last week someone got hurt by acid poured onto a seat at a bus stop while sitting down waiting for a bus at that particular bus stop.I wonder what...
• A Month Of Plays
  on May 1, 2013 in Musicals / Operas
  With May Day and the month of merry May, I have a few exciting cultural activities lined up. It just so happened that almost everything is happening in May. First up, I will be watching the local play "Rabbit Hole". I did not have the intention of wa...
• My New "Shoe" ...
  on Apr 28, 2013 in Musings
  I bought a new shoe today! Yes, shoe, as in one shoe, not a pair of shoes. Why only one shoe? Because I could not resist buying that shoe! I came across this darling shoe today while at one of our local hypermarts :Pardon the image but I ha...
• A Dog Spa?
  on Apr 27, 2013 in Pets
  Since my maid is away, it is my responsibility to take care of my dog. I have always been taking care of my dog, but since she is away, I have to do it full-time on my own. Today was supposed to be his shower day. I tried to get him to shower, but he...
• Going To A "Clinique"
  on Apr 26, 2013 in Beauty And Grooming
  I went to a makeup class organised by Clinique earlier on. For the price of S$30.00, I got a hands-on demonstration on skin care and natural look makeup at a posh studio, complete with snacks and drinks, with a free tote bag and a matching...

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