Its been like forever since I blogged and honestly its been half-assed cos I don't feel motivated to blog unless inspiration hits me. So here I am again with significant changes in my life. I have decided to part from Justin, after 5.5 years of being together, and not without much uncertainty and reluctance. Something inside me, i feel, has changed. He is a better man than before, but just when it appears that happy ever after is within reach, I experienced a catalyst, of sorts.

And perhaps, in that single moment, I realized that I really need a chance to experience life, liberated and renewed. One that I never allowed myself before and I now thirst for. I'm kinda scared but I would never know if I don't.

A little something I wrote in tribute. To the "whisper" that disappeared all too quick:

Tobacco kisses

Yes It’s a lie and I know it’s true,
I tried to pretend but had my eyes on you,
from the first glance and first hello,
it seemed like I knew you from my soul.

Started off as friends, cheeky sweet nothings,
then my heart betrayed, I felt stirrings,
Tried to deny the feelings but it wouldn’t go,
thoughts of you deeply rooted within me so.

Tobacco kisses, you’re sweet and bitter,
I wish I could stay with you forever,
I wish you’d just make up your mind,
But I know I’ll just be the girl standing behind.

On a holiday and a simple visit to you,
spiraled into more, and knew I was screwed,
just one flaming kiss and my heart’s on fire,
your sweltering touches has gone me deep under.

I’d like to think it’s more than friends,
Beautiful mind, face but ruthless intent,
You’re a player of hearts, I know it’s true,
yet somehow I’d still give my all to you.

Tobacco kisses, you’re such a tease
I thought I had it under control to say the least,
you’re sometimes hot, and sometimes cold
I’m tired of wondering which way to go.

So I’m closing this little chapter in my mind,
still dreaming but thanking you for the ride,
Its doomed to never work from the start,
So I guess it’s finally time we should part.

Tobacco kisses, tender lips full of promise
But before it starts, it already finished
and without even saying goodbye,
Just tobacco kisses to remember you by.

~~~

HELLO-ween 2010

Needless to say, its that time of the year where ghouls and creatures of the night (life) come out to play in full costume glory. This year I took inspiration is the sailor outfits that SNSD wore for their MV 'Genie', while Justin was a wandering samurai.

Glad to say I went budget again and loaned it from Sherry, who has a ton of costumes, as well as a auburn wig from a party store for $10. Justin got his yukata from Chinatown for a haggled $16, a fake katana from Rocher Centre for $20 and wig is from me.

What do you think?

Kids seem to love me ^^

Drew the slash marks on him myself, so proud of it cos it looks kinda real

I reckon he scared off some onboarding passengers...

Met Germaine at Raffles Place station, and spotted some interesting characters

Random pirate!

Fave pic of the night :)

Look at the huggggge crowds!

One of the deejays for 1003fm, as a Jedi Warrior

Another deejay from the event as well, dressed as Luigi

This two costume goers were doing some kinda pause-in-their-steps act, so we took turns to pose in btw.

Here is May...

Me...

and Germaine!

I actually wanted to go as this too, but I could not find one as accurate as this

Hellboy was always one of my favourite movies, so yay!


Hee ^^

Justin-san

Hands down the best costume of the night: Meet JESUS.

Its actually pretty well done! He told me all he did was wrap himself in his bedsheet.
Now, it would be a whole lot more convincing if there wasn't a vodka bottle next to him.

Something wicked this way comes....

Devil lady tried to bite his chest lol, and here is "Jesus" looking mortified

hmms...not exactly sure what to make out of this.

No surprises there, the Cannery is packed as ever


Youngest F1 racer ever :)



Girls in Uniform...HOT!

Creepy undead Hong Tou Jin (Red-Hat women)

Justin had his fair share of lady attention...

*POUTS* Im not jealous. really.

I didn't know K.I.S.S was in Singapore!
The green monster from Monster Inc had one too many drinks...

Wah steady, got impromptu photoshoot! This guy is da bomb!
"No one knows Japan better" LOL

Again, i have committed the cardinal sin of procrastination and that explains the grossly long time gap from my last entry. So anyways, let back track from where I last left off ( possibly in the last millenia but who's counting haha). Backlog is a rising killer for lazy bloggers, and I am in danger of drowning in such.

Time to say goodbye...

October 1st was the last day @ Infineon, the pristine and unique office building which overlooks the splay of the Kallang Expressways. It was a 2nd home to me for the last 3 years, and needless to say memories, tears, laughter and madness were forged and hard to let go.

I had a great boss, Siew Peng, who spared no efforts in grooming and nurturing me into the young professional (dare i call myself that :P), and my German director Lars, who had sadly relocated back to main office in Munich after much deliberation.

While it was tough to strive and prove yourself amongst the many talented individuals in office, I am glad I was put through the mill and came out a better person. For without, we cannot know where we stand and how far we can go.
Of course, farewell lunch affairs were a given; and a really nice perk of being in HR is that you get to interact and know so many people. I was once under an 'Operations' team, thereafter was transferred to a 'Central Functions' with a new set of challenges and management....so you can pretty much guess I knew just about everyone!

1st: Purchasing Dept girls. This cosy hidden gem of a restaurant called Dolphin located around Genting Lane. Mainly serves up really good western fare, but I didn't get to take shots cos I was rushed for time

Karen and me

Oops I cut off Cherlyn by accident (right)

From left: me, Angeline, Karen and Cherlyn

2nd: My bowling/ badminton kakki's from the materials engineering dept, with the exception of Linus and Oliver (IT).
They located this quaint restaurant that I can't remember the name except its along the stretch of Macpherson Road.

It is definitely worth the price you pay for their set lunch, with is around $10, comes with soup, a drink, fruit salad and ice-cream :)

Clam Chowder

Minestrone Soup

Dessert!

Christian and Teo

Grilled chicken of perfection

The owner was so nice to accede to our persistent camera requests, haha plus points there!

3rd: IT helpdesk and IT business dept. Funniest ones of the lot.

Here we are at a much loved and hidden eating place nicknamed Penguin. It has the best Chai-Peng around the Kallang vicinity and trust me when I say it is a killer to queue during peak lunch hour. Alternatively, you can choose to sit in the air-con area where they serve you their specials of the week or Japanese cuisine (slightly overpriced) .

Two gentlemen are Umesh and Jhon, while ladies are Joey, Katherine and Maricar (from left)

Pardon the auntie slippers...it was lunch time! comfort mattered more!

Maricar and I looked like we were trying to break into the truck lol

"Dear HR, I would like to report a case of employee abuse..."

4th was with passionate Italian engineer Giovanni and our own HR intern, Murali. They brought me out for a lovely Thai dinner @ Chinatown area and headed to Partyworld for some hardcore karaoke, where this display their impressive singing chops.

Handsome intern bo!

Of course, i do love a good video when my kakki are singing in action:

5th and last was my HR department, which was really nice of all my colleagues to take time out to lunch with me. Quite a big group of 20 of us, and since the special promo for Suanthai was a ala carte option of dishes (ard $5 each), we decided to order as many kinds as possible.

The waiters were more than willing to pose for me lol.

Ah boss Siew Peng and I :)

She is always so sporting to go along with my wackiness.
This kind of nice boss, where to find?????

On my right....

On my left...

After the culinary delights and what nots, it was really time to say good bye. I took a last lingering look while doing my exit clearance...

IT Department

Deborah and Udaya (who btw, owns his own Indian restaurant)

Katherine, Jacky and their nice manager, Ingrid

from left: Serene, Aunty Grace, me and Cristabel

Our security guy, Arif

Abang Johari, our MD's personal chauffeur

Treasury girls: from left, their friend, Vivienne, me and Li Chiang
They brought me out for lunch too, but i lost the pics!! :(((

Agnes and Moi!

Hot mommy who just gave birth but still looks smashing!

Jasmine (HR) and me biting on a random trophy

Eliza (HR) and I

Mr Bobby (HR Manager) and me doing his trademark pose

(Doreen (HR) and I

The cleaning aunties who usually manage our office

Lastly, my employee badge. Worse for the wear but it had became a part of me unknowing.
I will miss Infineon dearly.

Goodbye, and it was my pleasure serving you.