Have a tad bit of time to kill before I meet my couple to sign the 23rd wedding confirmation. :)
Yup! We're now counting down about 3 days before the year 2012, and I'm rather excited for it to start actually!!
The year 2012 brings about new beginnings: I will be studying part-time in SIM's RMIT, we got a new car and also managed to get the ballot numbers for our flat in Punggol in the near future.
It sounds a little terrifying, to actually SEEM like I'll be settling down.
The studying part is natural, I mean, a degree in this current age & time is mandatory isn't it?
It's the car, the 'first' heavy responsibility/ commitment which we have to share together. We got a Fiat Punto, which was actually his friend's car but we will take over. 2 years remaining to pay for the car and 2 years without having to pay any installments thereafter. Sounds like a good deal, until you factor in car insurance, road tax, petrol, parking etc. *phew* These are all heavy expenses, but thank god we are earning enough at this moment.
Then would be the HDB flat, which we should be getting around early 2015 or late 2014. I'M TERRIFIED OF SETTLING DOWN, TO BE HONEST.
Still young, wild and free.
Alright, gonna go grab some fruits before the couple comes! Ciao!
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December 29, 2011
November 6, 2011
GEL NAILS ARE SCARYYYYY
Yup, that's right.
GEL NAILS ARE FREAKY AS HELL!!
I got my first Gel nail experience in Hong Kong when I went last month.
The three of us (Bf, Pete & myself) were shopping at the Causeway Bay area & we saw many small shops promoting manicures.
I remember thinking: "Since we're already here, let's just go for it!" I've heard all the raves about gel nails so I wanted to try. The price stated on the pamplet shows around HKD 228 = SGD 50. It was still reasonably-priced so I went ahead.
UNTIL THEY ADDED IN ALL THE HIDDEN COSTS.
It makes me really angry that the total cost got up to HKD 588!!!! Imagine how much have they added! That was for nail extensions and for the design I wanted.
I'm not very pleased with items that has hidden costs. Which is one reason why I like my hotel's wedding package because they are all in NETT prices. Not additional 10% service charge & 7% GST, or additional charges per table for weekends / auspicious dates. That's besides the point anyway.
So I did the gel nails and they used a machine to buff away the top layer of my nails. Little did I realised what I was about to do was Hard Gel.
Hard gel nails are different from the normal soft gel which most local nail parlour offers. The former requires buffing with a machine, but advantages include the allowing of refills (?) when your nails grow out.
I MUST ADMIT THE NAILS WERE REALLY HARD. I'm someone that does alot of work, be it using my computer, household chores etc, and the gel nails actually lasted me for ONE MONTH!!!
Until it broke, that is.
& boy, when it breaks, it really frickin' hurt. It kinda drags your actual fingernails down when it chips, & that reminds me of those shows whereby the sick sadists tore off the nails of their prisoners. Nastyyy.
Anyway, when I removed the gel nails @ FEP, they used the darn machine to buff away my remaining gel. Now my nails are so frickishly thin & fragile!!!
So my advice: Stick with the soft gel & don't EVEN consider hard gel!
Alright, finished ranting. Ciaos!
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GEL NAILS ARE FREAKY AS HELL!!
I got my first Gel nail experience in Hong Kong when I went last month.
The three of us (Bf, Pete & myself) were shopping at the Causeway Bay area & we saw many small shops promoting manicures.
I remember thinking: "Since we're already here, let's just go for it!" I've heard all the raves about gel nails so I wanted to try. The price stated on the pamplet shows around HKD 228 = SGD 50. It was still reasonably-priced so I went ahead.
UNTIL THEY ADDED IN ALL THE HIDDEN COSTS.
It makes me really angry that the total cost got up to HKD 588!!!! Imagine how much have they added! That was for nail extensions and for the design I wanted.
I'm not very pleased with items that has hidden costs. Which is one reason why I like my hotel's wedding package because they are all in NETT prices. Not additional 10% service charge & 7% GST, or additional charges per table for weekends / auspicious dates. That's besides the point anyway.
So I did the gel nails and they used a machine to buff away the top layer of my nails. Little did I realised what I was about to do was Hard Gel.
Hard gel nails are different from the normal soft gel which most local nail parlour offers. The former requires buffing with a machine, but advantages include the allowing of refills (?) when your nails grow out.
I MUST ADMIT THE NAILS WERE REALLY HARD. I'm someone that does alot of work, be it using my computer, household chores etc, and the gel nails actually lasted me for ONE MONTH!!!
Until it broke, that is.
& boy, when it breaks, it really frickin' hurt. It kinda drags your actual fingernails down when it chips, & that reminds me of those shows whereby the sick sadists tore off the nails of their prisoners. Nastyyy.
Anyway, when I removed the gel nails @ FEP, they used the darn machine to buff away my remaining gel. Now my nails are so frickishly thin & fragile!!!
So my advice: Stick with the soft gel & don't EVEN consider hard gel!
Alright, finished ranting. Ciaos!
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October 29, 2011
October 22, 2011
YAY! New layout for my blog. :)
To tell you frankly, I managed to re-do the entire blog design AT WORK.
Yup, I'm in my office on a Saturday, rotting the afternoon away while waiting for my last couple of the day: a couple who wishes to confirm their wedding here.
I must say, it's either the hotel is impressive or that I have good sales techniques. :x Hahaha!
I've been here for around 2 months, and I've already managed to close 8 weddings and 4 solemnisations. And to think, I'm still considered a greenhorn, a newbie.
I'm starting to settle down, trying to mingle with my colleagues but the hotel staff count is simply too huge. I can't possibly remember everyone's names, but I try. :)
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After work yesterday, a number of the Sales team were dragged to have crabs at Long Beach @ ECP as a farewell for our colleagues from China; Rendezvous Shanghai.
I was pretty reluctant, as all the big shots will be there.. But nonetheless, my DOS gave the word and off we went.
The Long Beach outlet was quite pretty, really near the sea and air-conditioned even. The only annoying part was probably that all 15 of us squeezed into one table; though big but not comfy enough for crab-munching.
After the indigestible dinner (what do you expect?), I went to meet Nash who came to ECP to find me. We took a long 30mins stroll by the beach, which was something really rare due to our conflicting schedules that we have no time to do 'romantic' stuffs.
Bought some ice-cream and went to play Pool! I haven't played in a really long time, and thus kept missing the cue. He won 4 out of 5 games. -.-
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln
To tell you frankly, I managed to re-do the entire blog design AT WORK.
Yup, I'm in my office on a Saturday, rotting the afternoon away while waiting for my last couple of the day: a couple who wishes to confirm their wedding here.
I must say, it's either the hotel is impressive or that I have good sales techniques. :x Hahaha!
I've been here for around 2 months, and I've already managed to close 8 weddings and 4 solemnisations. And to think, I'm still considered a greenhorn, a newbie.
I'm starting to settle down, trying to mingle with my colleagues but the hotel staff count is simply too huge. I can't possibly remember everyone's names, but I try. :)
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After work yesterday, a number of the Sales team were dragged to have crabs at Long Beach @ ECP as a farewell for our colleagues from China; Rendezvous Shanghai.
I was pretty reluctant, as all the big shots will be there.. But nonetheless, my DOS gave the word and off we went.
The Long Beach outlet was quite pretty, really near the sea and air-conditioned even. The only annoying part was probably that all 15 of us squeezed into one table; though big but not comfy enough for crab-munching.
After the indigestible dinner (what do you expect?), I went to meet Nash who came to ECP to find me. We took a long 30mins stroll by the beach, which was something really rare due to our conflicting schedules that we have no time to do 'romantic' stuffs.
Bought some ice-cream and went to play Pool! I haven't played in a really long time, and thus kept missing the cue. He won 4 out of 5 games. -.-
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln
October 9, 2011
September 29, 2011
Birthday Shoutout to Nrl!
Here's wishing one of my favourite babygirls a VERY JOLLY 21st BIRTHDAY TODAY!!
I wouldn't know what my life would be if I didnt join my poly class, or if I didn't click together with my current clique. Thankfully, they've stood by me through very tough times (remember last year at Bao's house over my flight stewardess thingy), downing me with alcohol & putting on a blanket when I got drunk.
I will always treasure you girls, & that definitely includes our birthday girl, Nrl, who is one of the wisest in the group! But sometimes she's a tad bimbotic & she always tend to be late & all (with a drama entrance with her shades), but nonetheless, I love the way you are!
Here's to 3 years of friendship & counting!
(P.S: I'm really quite upset that I can't attend her birthday sleepover cos I'm flying to Hong Kong in about 18 hours'. But you can count on me to be there for the 7th!)
September 25, 2011
September 21, 2011
August 26, 2011
Oriental
Working here has been maddening so far.
Not maddening as in get mad, but in the sense that I'm so busy I can't sit still.
Our hotel is almost 80% completed, remaining parts of the courtyard & driveway have yet to finish renovating but our occupancy rate is around 80%. Rather amazing, considering the noise level and everything, but I still believe people chose us because of the nice decor and luxurious feel. (:
Settling down nicely at work, handling mainly the wedding/solemnization clients and slowly training up on Dinner&dance, seminars etc.
Honey bunny's doing well too! She gets hyper at night and keeps eating non-stop. Super adorable!! & when I cupp her in my hand, she falls asleep almost immediately.
Cartoon's of course jealous at the new addition, but I'll try to make sure he doesn't feel left out. :))
Updated: one stupid client just demanded to see the function rooms at the last min. ARGH!!!!!!!
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August 23, 2011
August 20, 2011
Need a new hairstyle
Back at work on a Saturday. Sighs.
I'm not sure if it's because of my previous job which made it habitual for me to leave on the dot at 6.00pm everyday from Monday to Friday.
Of course I understand that Catering Sales is different. From Monday till today, I've stayed back in the office for 3 out of 5 days, and today's the ONE additional day. So, I should have 3 off days next week. HOPEFULLY.
Basically I'm selling banquet rooms, or rather, Ballrooms. Couples will come to our hotel and I will be giving them a tour of our amenities as well as wedding packages etc.
I've put in heart & soul since the first day, & I really don't appreciate that he said I gave him the feeling that I'm 'bo chup'.
Seriously, dude. No wonder you're single.
Anyway, I'm decked in suits the entire day, meeting clients, couples etc. Need a new wardrobe that has more office tops to match my suits! Speaking of that, I would like to venture out for a new hairstyle too. I like her new hair from Salon Vim's, but the only thing is that it must have cost a bomb.
So exhausted and angsty today. Need a drink man.
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I'm not sure if it's because of my previous job which made it habitual for me to leave on the dot at 6.00pm everyday from Monday to Friday.
Of course I understand that Catering Sales is different. From Monday till today, I've stayed back in the office for 3 out of 5 days, and today's the ONE additional day. So, I should have 3 off days next week. HOPEFULLY.
Basically I'm selling banquet rooms, or rather, Ballrooms. Couples will come to our hotel and I will be giving them a tour of our amenities as well as wedding packages etc.
I've put in heart & soul since the first day, & I really don't appreciate that he said I gave him the feeling that I'm 'bo chup'.
Seriously, dude. No wonder you're single.
Anyway, I'm decked in suits the entire day, meeting clients, couples etc. Need a new wardrobe that has more office tops to match my suits! Speaking of that, I would like to venture out for a new hairstyle too. I like her new hair from Salon Vim's, but the only thing is that it must have cost a bomb.
So exhausted and angsty today. Need a drink man.
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August 11, 2011
The Perfect Wedding.
First of all, the engagement ring.
As sang by Marilyn Monroe, 'Diamonds are a girl's best friend'. Yes indeed.
The engagement ring is THE ring which you will find girls flaunting to their friends and relatives.
There is an unspoken rule that the engagement ring should cost about 2-3 times the groom's monthly salary. & of course, prices of the rings depend on the 4Cs: Cut, clarity, colour and carat.
Personally, not to be overly-ambitious, I would say I hope my ring would be between 0.5 carat to 1.
Am quite a fan of the Princess cut.
But you do realise that the engagement ring and way of proposal is entirely up to the groom-to-be to plan. (:
Next up, venue of the solemnization and wedding dinner.
I'm quite an old soul at heart, and I like places with rich history. If I could, I will have my solemnization at Victoria's Concert Hall. Very British-looking building and it's a concert hall, so that perfectly suits my style.
But I realised there's a problem with this, because it clashes with the traditional Chinese way of groom picking up his bride at her place etc. Big question mark here...
Still have lots to learn about how weddings run. (:
As for the wedding dinner venue, I really like Fullerton Hotel. Besides a very regal exterior, the interior ballroom is also breathtakingly beautiful, especially with the staircase.
I've read the blog of LoveBonito's Rachel, and she had her wedding here and I think it's spectacular! Love love love this place!
Then, my dream wedding car to transport us around for the entire day.
A Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet in Beige. (:
Who knows, in the new future I might even be driving this car!
Then, the wedding dress styles that I like.
I'm really fond of unique backless designs, lace mostly.
Followed by long trains, about 1-2 metres would be the ideal one. Elegant enough but not too dramatic.
Liking jewelled bustiers too, as they emphasize more on the bosoms. The only thing about such gowns is that somehow they make you look older.
Another one of my favourites, a simple sweet gown like you see in 'Bride Wars', a creation like Vera Wang's.
The wedding gown is a very important part of the wedding, so do not rush your selection. Take your time, go around each bridal shop and try on as many gowns as you can. (:
Next up, another of my favourites: flower bouquets.
Red roses are wonderful, because they stand for passion and deep love. I believe in passion for everything we do, so roses would be my top choice.
For my walk-in march into the ballroom, my groom and I will sing to 'From this Moment on' by Shania Twain and Bryan White.
Other songs:
"Tonight I celebrate my love" by Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
"Close" by Westlife
"My Valentine" by Martina McBride
"Till the End" by some guy called Chen Da Wei
"When a Man loves a woman" by Michael Bolton
"When a Woman loves a man" by Westlife
"When you tell me that you love me"
"Wonderful tonight" will be played when we have our first dance.
For my wedding, I'd employ a band. Those who play instruments like Flute, Piano and a bass like Euphonium. I'll play 2 songs for my future hubby: one using the piano and the other on my flute.
I'll ask get my close friends who sing well to take the stage and dedicate songs to us. :D
& there you have it! My perfect wedding!
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As sang by Marilyn Monroe, 'Diamonds are a girl's best friend'. Yes indeed.
The engagement ring is THE ring which you will find girls flaunting to their friends and relatives.
There is an unspoken rule that the engagement ring should cost about 2-3 times the groom's monthly salary. & of course, prices of the rings depend on the 4Cs: Cut, clarity, colour and carat.
Personally, not to be overly-ambitious, I would say I hope my ring would be between 0.5 carat to 1.
Am quite a fan of the Princess cut.
But you do realise that the engagement ring and way of proposal is entirely up to the groom-to-be to plan. (:
Next up, venue of the solemnization and wedding dinner.
I'm quite an old soul at heart, and I like places with rich history. If I could, I will have my solemnization at Victoria's Concert Hall. Very British-looking building and it's a concert hall, so that perfectly suits my style.
But I realised there's a problem with this, because it clashes with the traditional Chinese way of groom picking up his bride at her place etc. Big question mark here...
Still have lots to learn about how weddings run. (:
As for the wedding dinner venue, I really like Fullerton Hotel. Besides a very regal exterior, the interior ballroom is also breathtakingly beautiful, especially with the staircase.
I've read the blog of LoveBonito's Rachel, and she had her wedding here and I think it's spectacular! Love love love this place!
Then, my dream wedding car to transport us around for the entire day.
A Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet in Beige. (:
Who knows, in the new future I might even be driving this car!
Then, the wedding dress styles that I like.
I'm really fond of unique backless designs, lace mostly.
Followed by long trains, about 1-2 metres would be the ideal one. Elegant enough but not too dramatic.
Liking jewelled bustiers too, as they emphasize more on the bosoms. The only thing about such gowns is that somehow they make you look older.
Another one of my favourites, a simple sweet gown like you see in 'Bride Wars', a creation like Vera Wang's.
The wedding gown is a very important part of the wedding, so do not rush your selection. Take your time, go around each bridal shop and try on as many gowns as you can. (:
Next up, another of my favourites: flower bouquets.
Red roses are wonderful, because they stand for passion and deep love. I believe in passion for everything we do, so roses would be my top choice.
For my walk-in march into the ballroom, my groom and I will sing to 'From this Moment on' by Shania Twain and Bryan White.
Other songs:
"Tonight I celebrate my love" by Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
"Close" by Westlife
"My Valentine" by Martina McBride
"Till the End" by some guy called Chen Da Wei
"When a Man loves a woman" by Michael Bolton
"When a Woman loves a man" by Westlife
"When you tell me that you love me"
"Wonderful tonight" will be played when we have our first dance.
For my wedding, I'd employ a band. Those who play instruments like Flute, Piano and a bass like Euphonium. I'll play 2 songs for my future hubby: one using the piano and the other on my flute.
I'll ask get my close friends who sing well to take the stage and dedicate songs to us. :D
& there you have it! My perfect wedding!
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