Saturday, January 26, 2013

Taipei 2013

Exciting January went with crazy closings and then shoo! Off we went to Taipei for a week.
Had our 2012 incentive plus 2013 kick off meeting at the luxurious W Taipei.
It was premium atas!
Slightly better than the Langham Place in HongKong. It could fit in 4 people in a room, but we had 2 people each. :)

Had an eventful meeting as well as a half a day amazing race around Taipei, and boy it was tight! half day travel up and down and doing all sorts of weird stuff which we never done it before and didn't know where those places were... Plus that day was the coldest of all! 10% and raining... gosh. I was trembling when it rained.

I believed all of us had fun, and in the evening we went to Taipei 101 top restaurant for our company dinner. Food was mediocre but the view was fantastic. We had our ex FD who came as well as GOH. :)
Kinda missed him. and he brought 3 lucky draws gifts to us! 1 CARTIER, 1 MONT BLANC, 1 DUNHILL!!!! We were all drooling man. Sadly I didn't get the gift. Shit. haha...
He promised me to give a gift if I go over again! hahaha... we shall see....

The company trip ended with a Yilan tour plus hot spring which is breath taking. Beautiful scenery.
Hot spring in such a cold weather... what else can i say but fab!

After the company trip, most of us extended our stay and we went tracking near the mountain and seeing waterfalls. :) Nice experience. Weather was good and flowers astart to blossom.
Went places like Wulai falls, jiu fen, shi fen, and Mao Kong (Cable car).

Another good news to start the year is my niece is born!!!! Second's brother little dragon girl.
Both my brother I realised, have very good forecasting accuracy. One aimed just right at the start of the Dragon year, while the other, at the dragon tail.
Velda Lim, born 15th January 2012, same as my mum's birthday, sweet lil girl. :)
Shall upload picture soon!

See ya!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

The beginning

After two weekends of burning at e office, I finally had time to clean up my house and properly drink a coffee and chill. That's what I'm doing now at city hall J.Co. :)
Reading books and surfing net and looking at people passing by. That's simple happiness for me.
2013 started with a big bang with lots of happenings in e office.

First being Abbott has finally split into 2 officially and globally.
The new proprietary product company, Abbvie, will stand as its own entity.
Established products will still remain as Abbott.
Abbott host finance will continue to provide services to them for 2 years though.
This means... 2 closings, 2 tax computations, 2 audits.
Felt a sense of accomplishment because I was privileged to be part of the separation project, which u hardly get such projects. I mean, not every company will do that so.. situations were all new and experimental. The wee hours of concalls and coming up with procedures wasn't for nought.

This year, another big project is up and I'm glad I'm in it as well. Another huge time.will go to that also.

Another big announcement is that my reporting manager is leaving us. She has taught me alot and am very grateful for her. Sadly, she will leave this team which has been groomed by her.
Decisions for me will need to be made as well...
Dunno what I should do and can't really discuss with anyone since even my bro is not expert to finance.

Not too Sure if I should take up 2modules at one shot this sem with external and internal audit coming up in Feb and mar. This means no taking of leave for this two months. dunno if I can cope.

Am continuing my dance lessons as well which I'm loving it!
Been chilling out with this guy at dance who is 6 years my senior. he makes sense whenever I have problems so that y I kinda like talking to him. But he's kinda ego. Probably That's because he's a background and stayed in Aussie for awhile. Likes to speed in his Volkswagen sportscar. Super rolleye.

Leaving for Taipei next week so definitely gonna meetup ex FD. So called my God father. Haha.

January gonna pass in a blur. Half passed with torturing closing, ending with holiday and setting goals.
Gonna meetup my dearies after I come back cause it's been a long time since I saw them!
Gonna try catching my long over due meetup with lost friends!


Tuesday, January 01, 2013

two O one three

HAPPY NEW YEAR & WELCOME 2013!!!
*Free hugs to everyone*

It was my first time squeezing to Marina Bay and countdown together and watch the beautiful fireworks.
Despite the rain. Carrying brolly and sitting there to "chope" our seats because we had 14 people.
During the fireworks, my mind recalled the good and bad in 2012, although more bad, but it has shaped me to be a better person, a stronger person.

oh, then after that, we changed spots and sat near the MBS entrance, in front of Avalon, playing games and drinking.
That time was hilarious. We saw many funny stuffs. While playing, we saw couple kissing passionately, it's like watching a movie. HAHAHAHA...
I saw an indian man being dragged out of MBS, all the way to main street. Super dead drunk and quite big size too. Poor friends. LOL.
One ang moh lady drunk and 3 security guards was with her! not bad eh?! Think she went drinking alone i suppose?
A few good fellas came to help her cause the security guards were guys so cannot carry her. But the drunk lady suddenly became awake and scolded the good people and walked off. Apparently, she suddenly didn't become drunk like that. haha... But the security guard were still nice to follow her even out of MBS.

Went home ard 4.30am and slept like a log. Only woke up at 11am.

Oh well, am at work now. Yes. What a way to start 2013. But it's okay, bitter now and enjoy sweetness later. :)

Meeting a friend for dinner later. My first date for 2013! haha... just wanna say something nice out of 1st day la. rather that just spending my time in the office.

This new year resolution, is to enjoy myself. :) Slow my pace, go dating!!!!! yes, I'm determined to overcome my weird habit of not dating my age. haha...

To my lovely friends, CHEERS TO 2013! CREATE YOUR AMAZING 2013. Only you control your future. Take your chance!

Yours Truely.