Krrrrabi!!

Long overdue but still wanna jot this down. :)
This is sort of an unplanned trip, going there with dunno what we wanna do.
It was just meant to be chilled relaxing trip before this May thingy....

Krabi is part of a small island in Thailand. Only tiger airways flies to Krabi directly.
It's a very short flight and the airport only has two landings!
That explains why it's cheaper than Phuket maybe?

By the time we reached our hotel, it was just nice for check in time. We stayed near Aonang town, a place called Aonang Resort & Spa.
Very decent, with deco very laid back style. All the furnitures are wooden styles.
Our room was a Premium room, hence our balcony can see the resort's swimming pool and can oversee the big hill which was quite famous over there.
Our balcony was pretty spacious too!

We decided to check out if there were some island hopping or interesting activities for next couple of days.
We settled for a small shop for lunch and I think whichever shop you go, the food is waaayy better than Singapore's Thai food.
We walked around the shops and decided on one island hopping to four islands and also one evening canoeing package.
Dinner time - We went to a famous Thai restaurant recommended by many reviewers. KRUATHARA.
Food was damn good!!!!

Luckily we went early so that we didn't have to queue.
The forever good coconut drink that is good in Thailand only.

They even had a singer to entertain us, and he sings English oldies!

The next day was basically just doing the island hopping to Four Island. They have others like James Bond island, Phi Phi Island, which is cheaper to go to from Krabi than from Phuket. AND!!! You can actually go Phuket from Krabi and it's cheaper!

Did snorkelling and sun tanning.. Lunch was provided by them which is good as well. Green curry :)
The island hopping ended around 3pm, thereafter we headed back to clean up before nua-ing at a nearby cafe. That's shiokness of nua-ing. Sit, drink coffee, read magazine, watch people walking. lol.

We went to the Krabi Town Night Market which is an hour drive from Aonang. The night market only opens on weekends. Decided to try taking the public bus which is 60baht only.. :D

3rd day - Went for little self sight seeing at nearby beaches and massage. The limestones was beautiful, very natural. There were people really doing rock climbing on these uneven rocks!
The massage was cheap - SGD 30odd for 1.5hrs. They had the Aloe Vera massage which I never seen before. Apparently they have it because many people who go Krabi probably got sun burnt! haha...
Aloe Vera has very good calming and moisturizing features.

We wanted to try one popular western food for lunch.. however, we got "introduced" by the tuk tuk driver to another atas place. Apparently its the most atas place around Krabi - The Hilltop.

It has a car to bring you up to the restaurant (because it's up the hill). It feels like you are eating at Mount Faber because when you eat, it oversees the sea and landscape.

We were joking that he "bao" the whole restaurant. cause there wasn't anyone there. Guess nobody will dine in the noon. It's more popular in the evening ba.

The price is quite expensive as well, but the food was good.

Then here's our evening sunset kayaking!!! This activity was one of the best in my opinion. And I was surprised by the package. Maybe because I didn't put much expectation in it, hence I was quite happy with the service and all.
That's our guide for the evening. We went around several mangroves and it was quite calming. After the sunset, the waters were high tide and slightly difficult to kayak.

After that, the package included a BBQ dinner. Initially I though it would be a simple BBQ. Then it turned out we were seated facing the sea, like seaside dining. And there were so much food!!!! We couldn't finish at all! Chicken,prawn, sotong, fish, deserts, fruits, it was too much for just 2 of us. And the setting even had those campfire sticks.
After that, they even gave us one lattern to fly it up. Like those in taiwan. :) so sweet.

 That sums up my little trip to Krabi. Overall, it was relaxing and good experience for a beach trip! :)

Before April ends

Tried recapping what I did during April... but ... I got nothing except the latest Krabi trip which I will pen it down soooon....

The only most happening thing is I have change my hairstyle. Curled and coloured.
Freaking ex. $600. The most expensive hair in my life.
But I can say I really like the service and the hairstylist Sam. Was introduced by my colleague who is a regular there.
The salon is located at Ngee Ann City called Chez Vous. Beside Best Denki.
Colour in picture not very obvious though.

Shouldn't have went to do my hair before the Krabi trip. Cause the curl and colour is so damaging already. Still went to beach area... haha...
This trip was a well spent one, and a very relaxing one.
When I came back, my colleagues were saying I look happier, but dunno is because of the hair or of the trip. Lol...
Definitely, it was a refresher and a good getaway before May comes.
I hope I will continnue to keep my spirits up though. haha..

The date has been confirmed, 15th May, at MEH. Most probably will be on 2 week hospitalisation leave, so may not be able to meet up during these two weeks.
Sometimes it's so contradicting. I used to think how will I ever utilise my hospitalisation leave....
Now I know... I rather not utilise it. :(

krabi soon.....

Shaking March

March is pretty hell of a hectic month... Many meetups too.
First was Abbott's D&D Retro theme!
Fun to see so many ppl dressing up and feels like the channel 8's old shows...
The most happening part was after the D&D because most of them were already very high.. and first time opened a $1,000 table! It's a 3L Bereveda something.. and..
I think all of us enjoyed ourselves because it's the first time in Abbott that so many of us actually went clubbing together. 20+ pax!!!
And all different functions and still have Directors.. hahaha...
I love this company people. Fun loving bunch. not the work though. heh.

Here's some memories...

My boss who has left us... :(

Nicely painted.. .Director Jeremy Ong.. super onz..

The Team!

And.. the atas club. 72nd floor. New Asia Bar!

The $1,000 bottle.

The winner of the night! "Jacqueline" - His real name is Jack Lim. Apt eh?

Oh well..... sensored... haha

Mr. Global.

My favourite funny guy! He always had a bottle of beer in his hands!!! And he's the merlion!!!

Well, the fun was over.. and I had to drag myself up for a concall the next morning... Heng I can wake up. haha..

That same weekend, we had a BBQ for Finance team. Occasion was actually a farewell for my boss. Time well spent with playing with the kids and playing stupid games like... Pepsi Cola 1 2 3 ... lol...

Last week, my family went for high tea! first time go high tea at such an atas place.

Shangrila.

Nice ambience and definitely seeing everyone get together spending quality time... heartwarming.

Seeing two little kids growing up.. :)

Some of you who know, this news have gave me lots of worry, unrest and many sleepless nights.
I don't know how long I can bear, and I don't know how long I can keep this from my family.
Very soon, I will going for operation, and probably not gonna meet up for sometime.
I pray, this will be the one and only operation. And no other therapy required.
Pray for me okie?

Cherish the people around you.

Lots of memories came back after e show.
And why I can relate so many things about it is because of u.
It's too much.

Happy Birthday Yuez!!!

I'm 6 days late but who cares! Not bad already for my timing.

Celebrated our dear oldest of the group birthday at Aranda Country Club for KTV!
I think every year she celebrates her birthday at KTVs. Haha...
This year, just the four of us... oh well, friends eh... ?

Oh, just to sidetrack, after my previous post, someone msged me and asked if i'm alright. haha... so sweet.
This recent period, many people come and go, and some of my dearest people around me almost left me. And what they said was, "Say what you wanna say. Don't regret if ever you leave this world suddenly."
It struck me. Because imagine one day you suddenly drop dead, what regrets will you have?. It really happens! I believe now because I've come across these. So, I will not hesitate to speak my mind and do what I want. Strive what you want.

But still, thank you my dear mr. you-know-who-u-are. My best buddy who never leave me alone. :)

Ok, back to the main topic.....

Via bought cupcakes!! Sweet nice cupcakes!
Spent the whole afternoon singing and of course, gossiping away...
Dinner went to Hei Sushi, a subsidiary of Sakae and it's halal! Food.... Not very nice, so doubt will go bad again. Just taste slightly weird. haha...
Then after, we went to the airport on the initial thought of viewing planes taking off... but in the end, ended up chose the wrong terminal which cannot see! Don't go T2. No good, bad choice!

While our birthday girl was busy calling colleagues away to settle some urgent issue, we cam-whored.  :)
I love simple meetups like this. Cosy and relax.

But then, I got my lips swollen the very next day!!!! And made me couldn't go out on Sunday with my 4F peeps!!! :(:(:( So sad...

Shall meet them up very soon!!!

Am still slogging away at the office, so here's some of the snapshots of my weekend! Tata....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN MY DEAR!

15 days of CNY 2013

Here's my 15 days of CNY spent so far. Better record down cause definitely cannot remember in the near future, and this helps for recalls!!!! Oh, and I better start taking photos esp. with the girls. haha...

CNY Family Lunch
This year, we ate during lunch instead of dinner because we realised as both my brothers are married, they have to run two places during dinner... so hence, to prevent all the rush, we push to lunch instead.
At the same time, we celebrated Lucas 1 year old!!! It's supposed to be 5th Feb to be exact, but it's a weekday.
Dad bought a huge mango cheescake cake from Grand Copthorne and it fantastic! :)

We didn't go visiting this year because my er-sao was still doing her confinement. So rot at home. Damn boring...

So... last minute meetup with my girls!!! Met up at Tampines Mac for supprt and chit chat... and we really can chat!!!! Chatted till 4AM!!!!!!!! Isit we have too many things to talk or girls can just talk??? Lol...

So girls, record that we met during CNY 2013!! hehe... 

Shortly after was Valentine's Day... Didn't do much... because it's during CNY period and was busy preparing for audit stuffs...

But he surprised me with a bourquet of flowers. He's not that type... so... surprise surprise.

Went to eat fast food and watch the wedding diary 2. Movie's not bad.

Simple outing because.. take things slow ba.

Soon, weekend, BANANAS had a gathering! Gambled & drank too! My first gamble for the year!

Check out our cheena shots..... haha.. Mediacorp can take this. haha...

That pretty much sum up the CNY....

Bloggin away during lunch cause I can't find free time!!!! Two audits clashed.... and I have catchup lessons which burn my whole weekend!!! Boo!!!!

No 2H meetup for CNY... Why... Haiz... So much so for 12 years of friendship. Seriously? 

Snake Year

It's a brand new year. Snake year.
But the most boring CNY i ever had.
Firstly, no visiting except for Godma's place. cause family is busy taking care of new born Velda, and my dad's leaving for China tomorrow.
So.. I'm gonna be all alone.
Just don't like the raining bit cause I can't go out and run!!! I'm so freaking bored.
Luckily tomorrow the gym is open. *phew*.

Well, this snake year... some say 86 tiger is good, some say bad. What say you?
I hope it will be smooth sailing...
For a start, some of you may have known... I've moved on.
I have decided not to wait anymore, and just start brand new.
Taking things very slowly, cause I'm still not very optimistic. haha.
But he understands.
Hopefully.... this works.  *cross fingers*

This Feb will pass fast too cause audit is right after CNY. and I'm so gonna get busy again.
And...... resuming my ACCA again. This time round, I'm gonna try my luck and take 3 papers.
Although Mr. Pig says I won't have time to take 3 papers and do OT and catch up with friends. hmm....

But I wanna get over and done with so that I can leave!!!! oh yeah. that's a huge motivation. :)
Oh wells, I have 2 more days to think thoroughly ..

Happy Lunar New Year to all!!!
May this year be bountiful and properous!!!

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!

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!

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.