In September, I've finally got 'permanently hitched' and got my new place that turns out the way I wanted it to be. I flew 12 hours half way round the world to Europe, touch base at beautiful Greece and city-hopped Paris and London.
In October, my office moved a few levels higher (not that my position moved along but it still feels good to have a change in environment). Loved my neighbours and new seat, love the proximity with everyone else now that we are all located in the same area.
Celebrated Giorgio's 5th birthday with the family. My sweetie pie has grown so much fatter now, less hyperactive and a little more mature. Less toys required, more loving requested.
Had a month full of rejuvenating therapy. Brow contouring and tinting to soften my hostile look; regular facial to maintain the condition of my complexion, and a spa at my favorite place to fix the body aches and soothe the soul after several months of work.
Met up with S for a 2-hour quality catchup session. Straight to the point updates from the last time where we last spoke. Despite condensing discussion topics of career, family and goals, it was a gratifying time well-spent with my Tier 1 friend, S. Thank you for guiding me about directions in work too :) Absolutely owe it to you for boosting my courage!
Also met up with M, oldest friend ever. Although we meet like once a year, it's amazing how our bond remained strong. I trust that this is a good example of friendship built on strong foundations; a good friend who will always be there when I need. And a shopping + clubbing khaki too. ;)
In November, met up with two lovely friends whom I have not met for say..13 years? Old neighbors of mine, used to play all day and talk all night during my childhood years. The fond memories of child's play and innocence never seem to fade away. The moment I saw them, I somehow feel like a kid again, wanting to go back to where we have stopped. Loved them like my own sisters, and I wished I was part of their growing up too so I wouldn't have missed out so much, and should have been there for them too. I'm really blessed to have met all 3 of them lately!
In the same month, I went to catch David Foster's concert in MBS. Terrific songwriter/producer with great sense of wit and humour. Unfortunately, as Charice and Russell Watson couldn't make it for day 1's concert, it didn't turn out as good as it could be.
Not long after, off to Hongkong for my relative's wedding/visit. Really short trip to meet up with my favorite relatives again; also a good chance to indulge in endless desserts and good food in the streets of Hongkong. Pleasantly surprised to buy a few designer clocks for my new place too.
I've attended several trainings this month and there was one motivational trainer who made me reflect on my values as a person. He shared his life experiences and stories,ignite the drive and initiated a soul-searching about myself too. One of his interesting take home message, " If you don't feel like doing something, then don't do it. If you still decide to do anyway, then don't bother wasting your life complaining."
Finally, the annual Dinner & dance has made 2011 a fantastic year for me already. Not only did I enjoyed the night filled with tonnes of fun and laughter, it was a night to remember. It's been ages since I last had a chance to work hard for a competition. This year, I was part of the talent competition group members; participating as a back-end dancer too. During the early weeks of practice, I seriously dread going to them. I complained quite a bit at home, and I still put in my best anyway. And that's the exact same irony mentioned by the trainer. Why do something that I don't feel like continuing yet chose to do it with so much complains? In the end, we actually emerged as the champion team and the sweet triumph just made all the effort worth while. Now when I look back, it was the process that was more memorable than anything else. Even days after the event, my mind couldn't seem to get over the jubilation of the whole journey, from the practices to the actual stage performance and lastly, the announcement of results.
Well, that pretty much sums up alot for the past few months! It's getting extremely late and I might not even be talking right anymore.
Time to stop, and hope I get such motivation to blog again!
1 comments:
Girl... Happy for you... :)
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