And I'm still here with my old company...

-Now You See Me (Okok show, didn’t have high expectations for the show. Don't really liked it) 

I decided to log in to my blog to take a look and maybe a little update. But I was quite shocked, because to me, it always felt like it's only a few months back when I last updated my blog. Never did I realised that it has been about 12 months since I last logged in or blogged.

 Well, same old same old. It's been about 19months since I started my first job as an Event Executive. I was recently promoted and had a raise. But that is not what I wanted anymore. I am quite sick of events already. I mean, I still love doing events, but maybe its because of the environment or the company I am working at. It only been 3 months into 2013 and we have been super busy with events, literally non-stop. First we had the Anti-Drug roadshow at 5 different Institute of Higher Learnings (tertiary education), anti-smoking programme in between, Chinese New Year Stageshows, Youth Olympic sports event, Track and Field, Job Fair, and the list goes on. Literally no break in-between. I believe everyone is worn out and manpower stretched to the thinnest. I still like doing events, be it full time or part time, however, I don't think I can stand my boss any longer. I was thinking of just resigning, even before finding a job. I have been sending out CVs and applying job through job search websites but response isn't that good. Is the economy really that bad?

I stopped dragonboating since December. December I went for my last race in Penang with the then TNT team. I decide to take a break after that because I find that I simply did not have time for anything else. Working from Mon-Fri (occasionally on weekends) and dragonboating on both weekends. I find that too exhausting, mentally and physically. Don't really have time for my family or friends, hence the decision. However, I still have passion for the sport. Things have changed since I left the team. Rumours and politics destroyed the team. Due to some rumours and misunderstanding, the exco members have left the team and bringing some members with them. I do not know exactly what happened, but I heard stories here and there. Sad to hear that, since it was quite bonded 3 months ago and I never thought so much would change in the course of 3 months. Directions of the team is still unclear but don't really know what's gonna happen.

Besides that, I'm also taking swimming lessons. Not exactly swimming lessons, I'm learning how to become a swim teacher. I've enrolled in this swim school and learning to become a swim teacher. I'm taking this 3-4 months course till like May-June. Once I've passed the test and assessments, I will be taking my own class and teaching kids how to swim.

As for me, I'm still me. Still kinda in love with the same girl one year ago. Although she rejected me almost 5 months ago. Well, I feel silly at times, telling myself she is not ready for a relationship at the moment. But I still feel the same way. I guess that's what liking someone is. You look beyond their flaws and only see the things you want to see. Good thing is that she still goes out with me. I mean, some girls would just reject you and then avoid you for the rest of your life, but we still went out after that, and totally no awkward moment, just like before I confessed. I guess only time will tell.

That's all the updates for now.

Hectic month I tell ya.
Calendar is packed to the brim with events and all.
It started with National Myopia Prevention Programme, a two week programme for pre school kids to educate them about the bad habits and good ones.
Next week will be the Primary School Track and Field event. Super worried about this event as it is my first ever large event.
Manpower is already a big problem. Imagine handling both by myself.
What's worst, Secondary School Track and Field on going. Still have stuff yet to settle like event booklet and all. Confusing.
Argh. I bet this 2 weeks is gonna be hell for me. Expecting a lot of screwing from my boss.

10 days since I last posted.
Oh wow, so many things happened man.
Grandpa is unwell.
Cancer is a terrible sickness.

A new designer have indeed join our company.
Love-Hate relationship really.
Love: Who wouldn't love an eye candy at work. All the guys are like ogling at her la please. Haha like sweet cutie pie
Hate: Engaged, doesn't speak chinese, very bad english as she is from Myanmar
Oh well, there's always a catch right.

Also, projects are like coming. Which is good. So now at least it'll keep her busy with, and her mouth shut.
Past Saturday I just had one event at Woodlands Sports Hall. My second event :)
It was a futsal competition, more of organising the collaterals and snacks than the actual competition.
Still, a lot of time and planning went into it. Satisfying. AAAAaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh :)
And I've secured another project in April. One in March pending (chances are very high)
Yaynesssss

What a month!
January was a good month! I got my first event. It's actually a very very tiny scale event, but an event is an event! The event is to promote clean toilet at ITE campus. And it was a success! Students can print their handprint on this pledge wall and design badges for the competition. It feels good to organize the event, its the sense of satisfaction you get. Although I am constantly in fear of something screwing up. Haha.

I also performed at Chingay. It was a success as well. We had a lot of fun splashing water and all. It was a good experience. Although it might be tiring when we have to go for training after work (till 10pm). But I enjoyed it, thats what counts.

Feb is a busy month. Namely this week, we had meetings almost everyday. Meeting clients for presentation and all, first time I felt I'm working at an event company. And guess what? My second event awarded to the company. :) It's actually a futsal competition and we provide service like snack carts and booth. Another small scale event, but lots of requirements and liaising. Also, we might have a new designer soon!

Things I want to accomplish.
Lose weight. 70kg by March
Travel to Canada latest by June 2013.

Well Hello everybody!
Happy New Year everybody!
Its a new year, so i guess everyone has their own new year resolution for 2012.
Mine is to do well in my job/career i guess. Get fitter?haha and probably find true love.
The new year didnt started off very good for me. Our company is not doing so well, frankly speaking. Not a lot of business. But its like we sent out many proposal but didnt get reply from our client. And our boss is like whipping our ass damn hard. But we're already doing our best to bring in business. And now we have to set our personal goal for 2012, which is $x amount! ($x is quite substantial). So i'm feeling the stress. I actually find this field very interesting and I love doing events. Just that...hmmm maybe because of my boss?My colleagues are awesome people and very nice to be with.

Hmmm anyway, I'm actually considering other careers opportunities. My initial plan was to stay at least one year in my company. But looking at the current situation, I might reconsider my options. So are my colleagues. Sigh. I need to figure out what I wanna do man.

Anyway, I just came back from a 8 Days Korea trip with my family. Korea is really quite fun and different. Their culture is so different and amazing. Its really an eye opener. For example, the ratio of korea cars to import cars is like 9.5 : 0.5. Haha no joke!Everyone drives a Kia or Hyundai. And that women are not allowed to drink(alcohol) in front of men. well, I definitely wish to go back there if i have a chance. I've also got hooked on K-Pop. Haha. Like a sudden K-Pop craze with new K-Pop playlist and songs.

I'm taking part in this year's Chingay Parade. Its an annual parade in Singapore with giant floats and performers. Its my first year taking part in such big scale event and parade. It's definitely another eye opener for me. For someone working in my field, this is like a ginormous event. I mean, the packed lunch alone goes by thousands of packets and the number of event helpers are in hundreds maybe? So much coordination and all. Can't imagine myself doing such a big scale event. Still have much to learn.

2 and a half months into my probation period. I must say I have learnt alot of things through out this period of time. It's really alot of planning and brainstorming behind every successful project before the actual execution of the project. Sometimes i just feel very very exhausted, mentally and physically. Its like squeezing my brain dry, thinking of ideas, so many on-the-spot decisions to make. Everything that could go wrong will go wrong. So many things to do, so many things to remember, so many dates, so many people. Oh my god, this is really killing me. Especially when weekend I have to wake up early for Dragonboat. This is really draining. I treasure EVERY public holiday. I'm definitely gonna take a break after the race at the end of the month. I will go crazy.

I tried to make up a reason for not posting but I think I'm gonna come clean. Truth is, I procrastinated.

I'm actually 1.5 months into my probation. I believe that I'm gonna make it through the probation period because I'm getting along quite well with my colleagues. Ok maybe I should do some introduction of my new colleagues. First of all, there's Charles. He's been working with the company the longest(1 year+). Really fun and nice person, great sense of humor as well. Then we have Jessica(9 months+). Very calm and meticulous person. Newly promoted Assistant Manager as well. After that would be Ron. Don't let his looks fool you because he's actually the father of two. He looks totally like a 20years old punk. Haha.. Next we have Esmond. Don't really like him at first because I find him a little cocky. But after awhile of working together, he's actually a nice guy. Very good with photoshop and designing stuff too! Last but not least we have Michelle. I would think that Michelle doesn't fit so nicely with the rest. Age gap is definitely not the reason because Ron is actually the 2nd oldest after our boss and we get along with Ron pretty well. I guess it's her personality. I find her a little stubborn and outspoken. I think it's quite obvious that the team doesn't really like her. Not sure how long she can take it.

Recently we had a 5 men crew race at Chinese Garden(Jurong Lake). It was my first 5 men crew experience. All races in Singapore uses 10men and 20men crew boats except this special event. I find it quite interesting because the boat is actually very light and very unstable. I personally experience it and find it very challenging to row if the boat is tilting to the left or right side as you keep sliding from your seat. Overall, good experience and we did quite well for this race. This also marks my first medal with PAWV Dragon Boat team.

It was Andy's birthday on the 2nd Oct. Andy is my polytechnic friend and I've known him for about 5 years. We worked at OCBC Bank as interns together with some other friends (Desmond, Vivian, Riki). The original plan was: meet him to drink and chill at a pub on Saturday night and chill till after 12am and wish him birthday and then leave at 1am. However, nothing went according to plan!hahaha
We met up outside Zouk and ended up going partying until 3-4am. We did have fun but almost ended up in a fight with someone else. Seriously the place is too crowded and squeezy. Went home after that and skipped training on Sunday. Andy invited us to his chalet on Sunday evening. And again, plan was go there, have some BBQ and then leave at 10pm. Ended up drinking quite alot and leaving at 1am. Damn, really haven't had that much for a very long time. Thank god I managed to wake up the next day and go to work.

Anyways, finished reading Harry Potter series and loved it. Until next time!