Marking the end of 2008, I'm going to recall how my 2008 went.

Jan: Got attached to my current baby, whom I gotta know since I was 15.

Feb: Celebrated V-day at My Secret Garden, even got to spend a night @ Fullerton hotel. The restaurant is over-rated but Fullerton was good. Expensive but nice.
On board Star Virgo for the first time in celebration of my baby's birthday! First time overseas with him. Trip was laid back & relaxed. Good experience.
Checked ourselves into 1929, a boutique hotel. Short & simple stay-NICE.

Mar: Sheryn got married. Glad for her, envious at the same time.
Went for company retreat @ Bintan. Enjoyable especially when the part-timers were allowed to go as well. Almost got drowned in the waters. Thank God for K3lvin.
Travelled to KL for my birthday. Got to try the food @ Menara located in KL Tower. It's a revolving restaurant 282 metres above the ground. Food is okay.
Tried my first ever fish foot spa @ Nibbles. How do I feel? Ticklish!!!

May: Disfigured by my baby. He hit me accidentally. Ouch!

Jun: Tendered my resignation. Got sick & tired of the job. Felt that there's no way I can move up in the company. But gotta serve 2 months' notice.
Got bitched by someone in the blog. Sigh, why am I so unpopular?

Jul: Finally got my lazy butts off the couch & went for badminton with Eng, Hui & bfs. Great that we sweat it out. My first vigorous sport for the year, haha.
Went to BKK with baby to utilise the incentive WON gives before I leave the company. Not bad that they still allow me to claim that.
Got my first-ever paid advert from NuffNang. Yipee!!!

Aug: Left WON. Got a really special scrap book from the girls. It's a collection of all the times we had together in the 2 years I spent there.
WON held its first ever roadshow in Orchard. Went there to visit. Had this nice & cosy feeling when everyone was still very welcoming and warm.
Applied for BTO at Senja Green, Bukit Panjang. Hopefully will be so lucky to get it.

Sep: Started work at my current office. Up & ready for any challenges that come my way! I'm finally working in CBD. Wish fulfilled finally. Made this wish almost a year again.

Oct: Started to lose faith in my work & myself. Felt so miserable in this current workplace. Dunno how much longer can I tolerate.

Nov: Went to Japan for the first time!!! I'm so excited. My favourite country & I got to visit it when I'm 26. Special thanks to my dad who paid for me first (though I'm supposed to return the $$$ to him). Saw my first ever snow!!!
Getting more wrecked up in my workplace. Got tempted to return to WON, decided against that when I re-evaluated why I left in the first place. God, please help me!

Dec: Got my first car. Haha, actually it's still baby's car, just that it'll be under my name & I'll probably only help out a bit. Loan is still not approved yet though. Hopefully everything will be done in Jan 09.
Applied for BTO in Dew Springs, Yishun this time round. No news from Senja Green yet. Well we're keeping our fingers crossed. Hopefully either 1.

P/S: For those whom I've subtly hinted that I'm probably getting ROM in Jan 09, I'm sorry. Financially not possible at this moment.

Back at work on a Tuesday morning. Still not in the best of health yet.

The chalet was okay. Lots of food and drinks. Will upload the photos at a later date (yesh, I know still got pics of Japan, Celine's wedding, etc). Too bad, the ex-colleagues couldn't come, if not it would be a blast!

Nonetheless, we are having a gathering at Jyna's house tomorrow night, so that makes up for it.

Was just rejoicing for one of my girlfriend that she got attached recently (to someone I know again. The world is just too small), and the next moment, my 小妹 broke up with her boyfriend. Though I can't comment much on it cos I dunno the story at all, I felt it was quite a pity. I've always though of them as chums and usually relationship on the foundation of friendship lasts longer. Turns out that all relationships are fragile.

The notion of incompatibility is always been used as the very reason for a failed relationship, but have you ever wondered is it that LOVE ceased to exist in the equation and hence the result?
When the initial heart-pounding feeling and face-blushing reaction stopped cos you are so used to the person, that is probably when you'll find incompatibility as the reason for what you will do next. I mean if 2 characters are so incompatible together, how did they even get together in the first place? Well but unless one of the person is deliberately hiding the true self from the other party, incompatibility doesn't seem to validate as a reason.

So what the very reason I broke up with my exes?



Well as you guess,
INCOMPATIBILITY!


See? As much I dun think very highly of people who use this as a reason, I belong to one of them.

No. 1: Well, kind of considered as my "puppy love", but frankly there's no feelings involved. I kind of agreed to go out with this guy because I was young and it's flattering to be asked to go "steady" with someone. And I was probably the first in class to get a boyfriend, so it's really very very flattering. Ended 1 year later when I woke up from this stupid idea and enjoyed my singlehood for approximately 2 years.

No. 2: My longest relationship-6 years plus I think. Again, it was flattering to me for this "I-will-not-talk-to-you" attitude senior to start contacting me. Another reason probably being single for too long. We got together soon after my 18th birthday. Really thought we were gonna get married even though there were countless times when we couldn't see eye-to-eye with each other.
The last straw came when I started working after graduation and he was in his NUS finally year. We were spending so little time together and we simply couldn't understand the various situation we are in. Communication was almost impossible. And along came No. 3. He was sweet and in the same environment as me. We could talk about anything under the sun.
Yup I admit, though I have always denied in the past, that I kind of cheated on No. 2. I was already emotionally involved with No. 3 before I even broke up with No. 2. I know it's wrong and when I realised that, I initiated the breakup immediately. Some people would deem that as 2 timing, so I guess I'm guilty.

No. 3: Was really happy with me for initial period because he understands where I'm coming from, especially when we are in the same working environment. Somehow when things progressed into the 7-8th month, I kind of started picking on him. What attracted me as very naive and childlike behaviour soon became childish and foolish in my eyes. The fact that he was still doing his degree didn't help either. The last straw came when I realised that he had been cheating on me, or so I heard. Not sure how true that was, but at that point of time, it hurted me like swords piercing through my heart.

Decided to steer clear from relationships and managed to do that for another 2 years plus. Was constantly in touch with No. 2 though, because everyone, including my friends and family, though that we would become an item again. At some point of time, even I believed in that notion.

Singlehood was great cos you get to do everything and anything you want. But at times, especially festive times, you'll feel extremely lonely. I yearn for love but not sure if I was ready. And it came when you least expect it. A friend turned god-daddy turned boyfriend. How interesting.

I dunno when this incompatibility notion will come and haunt me again, so I just wanna make sure that I make the best out of what I have now. I will treasure this No. 4 and hopefully he's the last one~

Current status: Highly compatible.♥

小妹: Don't think too much. If things are not meant to be, then no point in pushing it. You still have all the love from me, and of course the rest of the gang. But need you to know this. 好马不吃回头草， but 好草不怕回头吃. Whatever it is, follow what your heart tells you. I'll support you in whatever decision you make.

MnM: Babe, I really wish you all the best in this new relationship because I really feel that you deserve someone who cares and loves you deeply. You are such an intelligent and thoughtful gal that you really deserve the best. May this love blossom~

Happy Boxing Day!!! How did you spend your Christmas this year?

Last Christmas was especially significant for me. Why so? Cos last Christmas was the day that my baby realised that he liked me. He made known to me a few days after Christmas. For those of you who know the story, you'll know that I'm not exactly into him then. In fact, I've treated him like a good friend ever since we got to know each other. So it's really surprising that I accepted him. But well, I've never looked back.

This Christmas, we actually wanted to "re-live" what we did last Christmas.
1) Have dinner
2) Catch a late night movie
3) Enjoy a cuppa at Starbucks
4) Go to Mount Faber for the night view

What did we do in the end?


None of the above.



Because of my passion for MJ, we went over to my second bro's place (Baby was so sweet to be so accommodating).

Yup, so after lunch on Christmas eve, I went to WON to visit them & got them a log cake (well, it's not exactly in a log shape, just a normal cake with some Christmas decos) and that bloody cake is so expensive. Cost me a freaking $40 when it's just a normal cake. Well in compensation, I took 1 alamanc refill & 2 RDWs. Though the cost is probably only about $3, but the retail value is $52.40. I guess that's the consolation. So had a chat with Hui and took some photos cos gallery was really crowded. Went back to Baby's house for him to bathe and change. Then went to my house and slack & have dinner & proceed to bro's house.

During the second round of MJ whilst Baby was playing, I had a chance to chat to Bernice, my elder bro's gf. A sweet & considerate girl who never complained when my bro was playing MJ. Even went to accompany him and just sat in the living room and watch TV while the rest of us are at the room playing.

Anyway the company that she & my bro is working in is also retrenching their staff. She's kinda worried that she'll get axed the next round. I feel pretty sad for her. I mean, she's only like 22 and she's facing retrenchment??? Kinda sad right? That also reminded me to stay put in this sucky place no matter what happens. Can only leave when I get another job!

In the end, I won $50 and sis-in-law won $30. After which we went back & slept till 4pm. Then went to Ichiban Boshi @ Esplanade for dinner. Place was surprising empty for Christmas. I thought the place would be packed!!!

After dinner, we met Sylvia @ Mount Emily for a drink. The second time I'm there. Pretty nice ambience. This time round, we sat outside. Chatted till 11 & went back to zzz. Was feeling pretty under the weather.

Yup, that's how I spent my Christmas. What about you???
:P

I'm actually quite happy today.

1) I didn't get bombarded during meeting today

2) My boss is not in on Monday & Tuesday.

3) Baby is off work early, he's already waiting for me outside,

but due to reason No. 2, my boss wants to discuss the changes to the ads with me. Hence I can't leave... WTF, I finally don't have to wait for my baby to finish his last minute work and now this? Why can't we not have last minutes caught ups with bosses?

Somehow all the bosses are weird. They don't like to come to office early and when it's time to leave, they pull you in. Sigh how much longer do I have to wait? And now I can't even get through to my baby.

Hmmm must think of reason No. 2... stay positive...

Yes I know I'm back for 2 weeks already but I've really got no time to go and settle the photos. If you guys really wanna see the pics, click here - my cousin's upload on FB.

I, Sharon Poh, hereby promise that I would upload my photos of Japan asap.

Feeling all sleepy and tired now. Attended Celine's wedding dinner last night. It feels so good to be with people that you love. I mean, in my current company, the colleagues suck. They're not friendly and not helpful at all.

I recalled last Friday when I needed to call one of the directors, and I asked everyone and everyone was like, "I dunno". One bitch even hanged up on me when I wanted to explain myself! Have you ever seen such bitches before? I guess I've seen all the bitches in the world in this current company.

Ann asked if I wanna go back and she could easily get the same pay for me. Ya, WON is simply a much nicer place to be with. At least most of the people are nice, and not hypocritical. I wonder how much longer could I stay here too.

I like this pic taken by Kelvin's handphone. At least I'm not ghastly white. Will upload the pics taken yesterday soon and you'll know what I mean.

Cheers.

I'm back! Yesh, it's super cold in Japan, especially in Hokkaido. Will post pics later after I consolidate all of them. Kinda got food poisoning on the last day when I came back. So till now, still not exactly in the pink of health.

Oh and 1 very important thing to mention! I bought my first branded bag! Yesh, I know that the Coach clutch was bought last year, but that was a clutch! Now it's a real handbag!!! Exclusive in Japan too. I splurged on a Burberry Blue Label bag. Cost me 33000 yen, which is approximately S$550. Kinda reluctant to buy initially, but was pysch into buying by Wei. In the end, both of us both the same bag.

I'm gonna be so broke next month, considering I already took 6 days of unpaid leave, and I splurged on this, I'm probably gonna eat bread for December. Now wait, isn't Christmas just round the corner too? Omigod, I probably can only survive on plain water.

Realised that I've became very sentimental recently. Was reading the papers about the Singaporean who was killed in India. I can't believe that I was tearing whilst reading. I mean I'm usually more sympathetic towards Singaporeans and tend to follow up more closely if one of our people is in such situations. But I'm not the teary type and I really seldom get moved by such things. So I shocked myself when I found myself tearing away.


Another instance was when I just got back and was at Baby's. Missed him so much for the past week that I was in Japan and suddenly this song just rang in my head. Probably because I heard the song on "Remember the Lyrics-Taiwan version" not too long ago.

"Forever Love, Forever Love, 我只想用我这一辈子去爱你。从今以后，你会是所有幸福的理由。Forever Love, Forver Love...."

I kept wailing (no I'm not exaggerating) non stop. I felt so touched by this song and finally realised why newlyweds like to play this song during the wedding dinner. Cos the lyrics are so meaningful!
When you love someone so deeply, you really wanna use your entire life to love and to take care of that person. He/She will be the source of all the happiness. And this love will be everlasting.
I adore the lyricist so much now~

Baby, I just wanna tell you that I love you so much. And I dedicate this song to you, though I've already sang it to you that night, you must always remember this is how I feel towards you.

Sorry folks, it's getting a bit too mushy.

Okay, stay tuned for my Japan pix.

Cheers