Almost Random

Tthe first month of 2010 is almost going to be over.

So far, I have been sticking to my resolution (pretty well), i.e. not spending money unnecessarily. Looking back at the last 4 months or so in 2009, I have been spending quite a fair bit on myself and I must admit that those stuff which I bought are the very same stuff that keep me going.

But suddenly, I feel numb towards the stuff which I bought, and the like of it. Maybe I’ve gotten all that  I wanted already (for now) and I see a need to be more disciplined in my seemingly unhealthy  spending habits.

CNY is coming, and I haven’t gotten myself new clothes. But I have no need for them,  considering the fact that I have to be decked in office attire from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays are officially my dress-down days, but I don’t even go out on every Sunday.

Sometimes, I want to blog, but then again, I feel lazy to do so.

Oh well, will see how things go then.

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Work ended relatively early yesterday (1500hrs?) and I met up with Guan Ze and Daniel for snooker at CARC, and I paid only $1! Dinner was at the food court in T3 and I was too tired after everything.

So, I went back home… and skipped rope. Working has taken a toll on my fitness and body… I don’t feel as fit as before, and I’m getting worried about that. Haha.. looks like I have to exercise whenever I can!

When Time is Never Enough

I feel I need more than 24 hours in a day.

So that I can at least attempt to complete more things and not having to rush through them.

As I’m getting older, time is not on my side and I have to look out for opportunities and adversities (if any, though I hope not).

I met up with Xin Jin for dinner after some talk at the auditorium and it was nice catching up with him. I feel happy for him, now that he’s finally started on his job proper

Both of us are pretty similar – If we like something, we must have it, and we will just buy that particular item without thinking too much at times. But, after we get whatever we want, we stop looking anymore. Totally.

That’s pretty much happening right now in my life.

And the plan starts… hopefully after clearing the bills from mid-Dec till mid-Jan, no more unnecessary items!

*crosses fingers*

Alright, it’s time to go take a quick shower, and off to bed.

Goodnight, peeps.

Typical Guys

Two of my (male) cousins

One just got an EF-S 10-22mm lens; another just got a Blackberry Bold 9700.

Though both are younger than me, but, apparently, they are still typical guys… just like me! :X

End of 2009

Time really flies, and 2009 is going to end in less than 4 hours time.

Here I am, trying to type out some thoughts and possibly, some reflections throughout this year.

From January till some time in March, I was really busy with FYP and I was really happy when I (sort of) completed the project and obtained a satisfactory grade at the end of the day.

My final semester in NUS ended pretty nicely, and I went off to Vietnam for a two weeks backpacking trip with my dear ME clique. The time spent there was unforgettable and I really wonder if there’s another chance for us to travel together again!

I stepped into the working world in June, but I jumped ship after two and a half months because of potentially better prospects and self-development. I’ve always liked to talk, and my current job allows me to do so!

However, I’ve been spending quite a bit of money ever since I started working.

I got myself a DSLR as a birthday gift, and I subsequently zhng-ed my camera with a better lens and an external flash. Of course, I had to get a bigger bag! Then I got myself a nice watch, a working bag, wallet, pen, blah blah blah.

It sure feels good to spend the money which you earn with your blood and sweat. Haha. However, I should keep my finances in check and hopefully I’m able to continue to do so, come 2010.

I do not specifically have any resolutions for the year 2010; because I never really got down to keep to them. But there are still some stuff which I hope to be able to achieve.

- Improve in work performance

- Stop spending on unnecessary items

- Love my family more and not be calculative against them

- Stay healthy and happy

Very simple, eh?

If only it’s that simple to achieve all that.

Nevertheless, I hereby wish every friend and relative of mine a Happy 2010 in advance. May the coming year be a smooth-sailing one!

Boxing Day 2009

Boxing Day was spent at Yong Ernn’s place together with the CAC peeps.

The gathering was  a success, with credits to everybody who made it happen. It’s been a long time since > 10 of us gathered and we had a gift exchange program! We had home-cooked food together with pizzas from Pizza Hut and it really rocked.

Mingling with the then-freshies made me feel old. The girls are only 21 this year and they are all going on to their fourth year. It’s always nice to be a student, apart from the fact that you don’t have much financial freedom. :X

I was surprised that Yong Ernn really got me a scarf from Europe! Haha.. love it lots and yeah, she’s got good taste lah.

There was also an impromptu belated birthday surprise and gift for her but I kinda spoilt the surprise because the wind blew the candles out before the cake could reach her

Oh, and it was so funny when Hongye tried to re-light the candles but accidently blew them out when he was trying to blow the fire out on the matchstick.

All in all, I had fun during this gathering and I really wonder when would the next gathering be. I can’t wait!

Addicted to Shopping

I think it’s getting worse.

I keep wanting more, and I’m not easily satisfied.

It was only yesterday when I almost gave in to temptation to get a belt and another pen from MB. Frankly speaking, I don’t need them and I know getting the items will cause me instant buyer’s remorse.

I walked out of the shop and headed back home.

HAHA.

Whenever I’m stressed, retail therapy always works.

Where art thou, weekends?

My beautiful weekends are slowly disappearing.

I’m getting used to working and every day just feels like a workday to me.

But I’m not complaining because my colleagues are very nice people!

Every Day is a Battle Day

I’ve already come to realise that every day is a battle day for me.

Battling for sales – Whether I’m alone, or with my fellow colleagues (though we don’t undercut each other’s customers). Sometimes, I feel as if I’m running out of steam.

During an area sales conference today, my boss’s boss was giving a pep talk about having passion in whatever you want to do. Then he was talking about the meaning of “sales”.

The single-word meaning is simply – Work.

The double-word meaning?

Work Hard.

He tapped on my shoulder.

Damn. What does this mean?

Didn’t I work hard enough to fight my way into the top 5 in the whole franchise? Maybe it’s just not enough.

Two sales per day, go go go!

Overindulgence

Disclaimer: This is not a post to show off my hoots.

The itch has stopped, thankfully.

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Being part of the front-office requires me to be well-dressed. While I don’t have to be decked in branded attire from head to toe, I must admit that first impression counts alot.

The worst thing is that I’ve found an alternative method to bust the stress at work – I go on a spree.

Now, I’m really determined to stop that spree-ing thing and start to save hard for the more important things in life.

On a side note, I have to keep myself in shape before I gain more weight! It’s be a big headache if I can’t fit into my shirts anymore. Hah.

Exercise, exercise and exercise…

Now, I only hope to be able to have my meals at more regular timings… hai.

 

Once in a Blue Moon

Despite typing/saying this line for the umpteenth time, I still have to say this – I do not have much time/things to blog about, as much as I’d like to.

Anyway, attended a half-day course with my course-mates at the learning centre and the course was, oh well, so-so. Time really flies, and it’s been almost a month since we all graduated from training.

Throughout these few weeks, I realised that sales isn’t exactly an easy job. It was further confirmed by my fellow course-mates and colleagues who are often stressed to hit targets set.

I, too, feel stressed at times. But I guess it’s all part and parcel of work. I take it positively, and as a form of training. Haha.. and I’m pretty much enjoying my work so far! Maybe it’s because I have more spending power… *shrugs*

I bought many many stuff since I started work – watch, wallet, bag, belt, pen, cardholder blah blah blah, and I’m all done with it. There is nothing else which I really want to buy already, apart from big-ticket items like, for example, a property.

It has never crossed my mind to buy a car (yet); maybe it’s because I don’t have to travel very far to get to my workplace. Nevertheless, after doing my sums, I realised that after I get a car, I will not be able to save any money at all!

That’s quite sad, actually, IMHO.

In any case, owning a property will always be an asset… but to do so, I must first have the money, then find someone to marry me! HAHA.

Ok, I’m getting cranky over here… guess it’s time to hit the sack and get ready for another better battle day tomorrow!