Phew! I finally completed the media management paper! Yippee!!

Yes! This is finally out of the way! I kinda marvelled at how i compiled the profit/ loss tables & income document. Thx god for the Accounting TA, who shared his template with me!

I am gonna give myself a break this wkend & resume my marathon training. Nothing too hectic, just rounds on the treadmill and power exerciser machine again. Went shopping at Orchard this evening. Gosh, been a while since i spent money. Bought a champagne gold frilly top from GG5 & intend to splurge on a pair of Nine West bronze pumps too! This mth, my credit card bill is a whopping low - less than $100 only!!! I always use my credit card expenses to gauge my social life/ committments for the mth. When it hits an all time low, that'd meant that i have been drowning myself in work & school.

Oright, time to resume the wedding research. Hope to meetup with my friends again! :)

It's branch visits again!

Time of the year to make my rounds to the branches to audit their materials and ambience. Oh well, also that time of the year where the compliants & grievances will flow in. Afterall, like i always say "The easiest job in the whole is to TALK." Afterall, no 1 will take the responsiblity to make things better anyway.

Sometimes, i get dampened by the spirit that these colleagues of mine have. Life in the office is a constant battle. I try to push myself to think of how better things can be improved and how can we "spice" up our job despite the constant "tai-chi-ing". I hate to leave stones unturned & if there's really something that needs to be done, folks around should stop pushing the responsibility and look at the macro aspect of the situation. Very often, when situations occur and mistakes are made, alot of effort is spent on investigating why the mistake occured and who should be responsible for it. However, why not spend the time to consider how can we rectify the situation and project the right image to partners & colleagues? When milk's split, no point asking who split it & start the scolding-scrap. Why not spend the time picking up the pieces and move on & most important of all, gather key learnings from the error? I do my best to abide by this practice. At least things can moving, rather than remain stagnated.

I suppose power & the struggle for visibility is the cause for such behaviour. It's gonna be like that everywhere. I'll just stay true to my beliefs.

My pseudo newspaper/magazine business

This weekend, i'll have to assume the life of a publisher & start writing the silly business plan that we are required to complete for Media Management class. Gosh, that little Indian man is really demanding. Just heard from some of my classmates that last semester, the same question was posed mid-term but it was GROUP WORK!!! & this semester, he's making us work on it individually!

How the hell am i gonna write a business plan for a magazine startup!!!? The thought of the financial portion - cost/ profit/ revenue targets/ breakeven is drowning me!!! The best part is this little Indian man didn't even teach such stuff in class!!! & we are expected to know what to do!? I am gonna be damn hooked onto the PC this wkend again.

Honestly, i am not asking lecturers to be lenient but well, part-timers simply don't have the time to look into nitty-gritties. I just wanna pass this bloody module! As i always say "Whenever i meet them, things don't turn out right.". How true... Assuming the life of a publisher is no easy feat. I am surfing Google for tips to write a proper business plan & what are the tips needed to start a publishing business. Thx god with the internet, such information can be found.

Oh well, whine oso no use... Have to do means have to go. By hook or by crook, i have to cook up some logical bullshit by 27 Sep! Bite the bullet & push on!!!!

Too dreamy & girly...

Divine Divine... Finally made time to pop by Divine yesterday. The store seems smaller than what i expected and they didn't have many off-the-rack gowns for me to select from. Kim, the designer, picked a couple of pcs for me to try, advising me on which neckline's suitable for my build/ frame. Honestly, i think i look awful in them... They are simply too frilly & "romantic" for my liking. I suppose her gowns only look great on stick-thin models but when u really put on them, it was like "yeeee...".

Hmm, wonder why it's the top choice (or at least recommendation) amongst ex-brides i have spoken with. I suppose i was never a really "girly" girl... the trimmings, organza layered over satin, flowery designs aren't just "ME". I suppose the bridal hunt continues... i'll probably resume after the 27th, when my mid-term assignments are all over. At this moment, seems that Dang's gowns are still my preference. At least, i feel that they are more "ME". Afterall, i suppose every bride has to feel gd in the gown that she's wearing. Only when u feel good, u'll look gd... Hunting shall resume!!!

I made a private visit to the grand old dame today!

I think the last time i set foot into the National Stadium was during the 2001 National Day Parade. That was a good 6yrs ago! If not for the photoshoot for the 2nd phase of the Marathon campaign, i wouldn't have set foot into the grand old dame again...

Honestly, the stadium felt somewhat "different" to me today. Maybe becoz it's always the venue for the National Day Parade & always packed with loads of people but when i went there today, it was just a couple of us. Haha, i stood in the middle of the field & took a breathe of air to "feel" the atmosphere of the place... Hmm, it's really strange to be looking at an empty stadium & can't help but feel that the stadium was part of a memory for me too - the venue that i gave me my 1st & only NDP memory.

I suppose many will be sad to see the stadium being demolished. Oh well, maybe we should seek solace on the fact that the S'pore government will replace the grand dame with something even more spectacular. Afterall, when Singapore sets its mind to do something, we usually don't screw up. Haha, even the angmos can tell me that. I suppose we do have a reputation for making sure things happen.

I sure will miss the grand old dame. It was a fun afternoon, except for the rain which had to bring the shoot indoors! Haiz, to create a cheering atmosphere indoors is a huge challenge. I sure hope the photos turn out well!!! *cross my fingers for Mon!*

I found the Cream Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet!

So happy! Finally clinched the deal to rent this baby for the big day. I have been talking about having this car for my big day for a longest time (since JC actually!) & well, now that it's time, i set my mind to look for 1. Thx to Esta from Truly Harmony, she helped sourced for the rental & it's set at $450/24hrs! I know i am being overly kiasu to start the search now but well, u never know what's gonna happen so it's always safe to book early!

Yep, i know it's kinda steep but well, for a lifetime of memories, why not? Close my eyes & PAY!!! Hmm, i think i should get a champagne gold gown to match the colour of the car. Haha, KL can be in black!!! We'll match the car!!! Hmm, should i hang cans at the back? Or have a "Just Married" tag?? Wonder how much additional this'll cost... We aren't gonna have a driver so it'll be KL driving this car around!!! Too bad it's only for 24-hours but well, i'm gonna make sure i snap all the pics i can! Yippe!!!!! :)

Woohoo!!! My 1st blog!!!!

Inspired by Lucia to start this blog to keep my friends updated of my life. Hectic-ism, that's keeping us from meeting up with friends & sharing all that's going on.

So sad that i can't join Lucia & the girls on Tue's gathering. Oh well, got presentation scheduled that evening so have to give the gathering a miss. I hope the next time they meet, i can make it...

Hehe, here are my wedding bands! KL & i bought this right before the GST increase! They are from Lee Hwa, Destinee collection. I love them! They are so pretty! Can't wait for my big day to come. This shot's taken by myself!!! Hehe, all nice & poised i hope! :) I suppose it's normal for a BTB to be excited about her BIG day but ironically, i look forward to it not really becoz i can wear that "dream" gown & walk down the aisle but becoz that's when KL & I would have completed our studies & achieved what we set to achieved, as individuals. & of course, kudos to the end of a 2-yr long-distance relationship.

Oh well, thanks for Lucia who inspired me to start this. Isn't that tough afterall! Yay!