Hello, I’m back. Been quite busy these few months with work and stuff but as the year comes to an end, I’d thought it’s a good time to do some reflection.
This year I didn’t spend much time with my family and I kind of asked for it.
Well, it can’t get any worse really. Some distance is good. I think I’m having a relapse of my allergy towards dear old dad. This is not surprising considering how he insisted on meddling into my finances earlier this year.
Sometimes the line gets blurry and I implicate mum into it too but that’s inevitable since they are almost always in cahoots together. I think I get almost too easily triggered by them and I don’t think it will get any better.
Then again, if you are not happy with where you are, then maybe you should just walk away.
Some people might fix it but I don’t really want to. You can only do so much but people seem to take your presence for granted until they realize you are not around anymore. Honestly, that is fine with me.
Career wise, I switched jobs this year and it has been quite a drastic change. The environment is quite different from my previous work place in a good way.
I’m glad I moved on from that dead-end job anyway. Thank god.
My boss is quite a chill character but she can have quite unpredictable mood swings sometimes. Tbh she is quite a good mentor; for the past couple of months since I’ve been here, I’m learning new things here so that’s always a good thing. Been tasked to run a couple of events the past few months and I have to admit that it has been quite an enjoyable learning process.
Office politics does exist here but its not exactly a major issue and I also try not to get involved much. The people here are really like family though, we can joke around and time seems to pass faster here than my previous job. Amazing what a change of environment can do huh.
I think this place be quite a good stepping stone for me before I move on to the next phase in my career. Truthfully, I don’t really plan to stay long here but I have to admit that despite the flaws in the management here, it still has it merits and I do learn some useful skills here. Oh yeah, since the company is undergoing some transition phases with our mother company, they adjusted some of their HR policies and yes I will be entitled to AWS or rather a prorated version hehe
Update: We may be shifting office to Woodlands and my boss is quite adamant on resigning because travelling to Woodlands is too far for her. Wonder what will the management decide to do though. We shall see.
This year, I also starting a new hobby of making polymer clay earrings at TheLittleSheep.co and business seems to be good.
I try to find time to make them after I end work (6.30pm UGH) and well I’m definitely improving on the quality and designs slowly. It was really nice when one of my buyers chatted with me and asked me when am I coming up with new designs, it gives me great satisfaction that people like the products that I made (:
I’ve also been religiously trying to go for a run once a week after work to keep myself healthy and lose some weight. It doesn’t seem to be working): I’m still quite amazed that I can get myself to run at 8pm at night after work.
Something about a having routine makes you naturally motivated to keep up the streak. But yup, I’ll keep working on it.
I’ve also been more environmentally conscious too. Been trying to cut down on the use of plastics you know, trying to save them turtles. Got myself some recycle bags and recycling the containers for takeaways, simple stuff like that goes a long way I suppose.
Oh, we bid for a sales of balance flat in Clementi recently (cause we are so enthusiatic to enter adulthood apparently) and we are awaiting the ballot results. It is almost confirmed that we get it but we shall see.
I’m supposed to be going Bali with the girls in January but I opted out of it due to work commitments and truthfully, I’m not highly motivated to visit Bali again so soon. I mean I could be getting my Chinese New Year bonus during the same period too so there’s that. Money on my mind yo kidding
On the other hand, I have an upcoming ROAD TRIP to Australia in May for 2 weeks and I CAN’T WAIT! Bub’s parents will be coming though, they wanted to tag along and well let’s just say there are more pros than cons of them joining us on this trip.
Oh wells, that’s 2019 at a glance. Perhaps 2020 would be better. Cheerios!
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