The 15 days of new year is over and the month of February is coming to an end. February is a short month and for me it was a month with lots of different things happening. Lots of visiting to and fro relatives place.

I met up with the convent gals after years of not seeing them. It was good to see Edwina since I last saw her in 2007. She still looks the same and yes although I have not seen her for so many years we still had a good chat. Meeting up with them certainly makes me go back in time and it really felt like I was back in Secondary school.

Craziest thing ever the same day I met with the convent gals I met the TARC CNY visitation troop in Cheras. Well, it was a much smaller group than expected but nevertheless it was good to see both the old and the young mixing together. It was a little weird for some of the seniors as they have not met this really super juniors and hanging out together with them for the first time.

Finally, met up with Jon from UK. Belinda and I took him to SS2 as the shop in OUG was close. Although it was a short session together it was good to meet after several months.

For me the good news came yesterday when my dentist say I will be able to remove the braces at my next visit. Its been a good 5+ years. It will be 6 years by the time I take it out. Can't even remember how it feels without braces since I have been wearing if for so long.

On work, I had my Induction training just a week ago. It was a good change to the environment as I met with people from various department and many of them were around my age. So much easier to communicate! No generation barrier. :P I think I am getting much better now. I'm able to take things as it comes. Its been a learning and growing process for me.

Alright my little updates on my life. Wish I could carry on but the Anti-Money Laundering Seminar in Cheras is awaiting me.

Its been one of the must do's I have put into my list. Trying to ensure that I take the effort to stay in touch with friends. With the limited time and busyness I am glad I did manage to meet up with at least 3 different group of friends. Of course I still haven't had the chance to play floorball since I came back from UK (meaning nearly a year since I last played floorball :( really disappointing)

My good friend Levina is now in Edinburgh. (Totally not fair since she is enjoying herself soaking in all the nice scenery and having lots of free time while I have to slog away :p ... Gal if you are reading this :P Do have fun!). Joining her is Yi Huang (Groupmate from college), Wai Yi (senior) and my tax lecturer Ms.Yeo. Was a simple farewell lunch and because of my "smartness" (left my purse at home and drove all the way down without money or license) she ended up spending on me instead. Was suppose to meet up with her for so so long but it was not until the day she was suppose to leave that we eventually met up.

Another was with long lost college friend Jordan. Now that he is in Australia, we the Malaysians might just have an opening window of crossing over to the place where there is work life balance. :P Well, anyway it was a good meet up. Its been quite some time since I actually went bowling and we played two games (My hand ache for 1 week plus!!!!!)

Had CG Chinese New Year Makan. Well thats about it. I wanted to have dinner and further meet ups with some other friends but time does not permit. Hopefully I will have a much better February.

Looking forward to the 3 days break next week. :) Is packed with activity but well I guess much better than work ;)

After nearly two months of work I have to say that I am at the cliff of the mountain. The pressure at work is probably too much for me to handle. Coupled with the long hours of work, horrible train services and the lack of sleep, is driving me up the wall.

I have to admit that so far the experience gain is certainly beyond what I have ever imagine. In less than two months, I have sat in the Board of Directors meeting and the Exco meeting. I have drawn up proposals and come up with policies. Indeed a well of knowledge flooding in.

How can you be so sure of something and yet feel so trapped? I always thought that walking the road knowing that He has chosen would mean everything will be laid out. Then it dawn upon me how the road less taken is always the hardest. That obedience is not easy and taking up the cross daily is one uphill task. At times like this I am reminded of the warriors who knowing full well of the task ahead and the difficulties that comes with it still said yes to the Lord and stayed strong throughout.

Such a struggle. The comfort I have in the place I am is that I know that He is there because I have taken that step of obedience. Has it been a difficult choice? It would be a lie if I said no. Even before taking up the job I had such a struggle and I am still struggling.

I don't have all the answers and I don't have all the solutions. Anyhow, I am glad for the people He placed to support me through time like this especially my mum. She is really my pillar of strength.

Don't mean to be all emotional about the struggles. Something I am really trying.

I have never fancied Singapore as one of those places I want to live in pretty much because its culture and temperature is like Malaysia's.

Nevertheless I was impressed by their country's management. Before reaching Singapore I wasn't very keen of working there or staying there but well the drive from the airport to the Raffles City was impressive told my sis I wouldn't mind coming over until .... I reached the accommodations. I am so use to big spaces and well although its alright living in a small space I prefer living in one where I can dance up and down the hallway.

The efficiency of the country (the roadworks are efficient but not their cashiers in the malls! Horrible so slow!!!) definitely is much better than Malaysia's. Their transportation system is so good that you don't even miss not having a car around. [It will drive you nuts in KL without a car! Try waiting for the KTM or a bus for that matter]

Glad that I could meet up with Jerusha, Ruth and Arnan. Although the little time that we have was rather short I was glad we could meet up.

-Wedding went well.

-Stayed in Swiss Hotel. Their hotels are so spacious and huge but their homes are such the opposite

-Made new friends

-Went to Jerusha's church and well a pleasant surprise. Much of what I imagine a place I want to be. :)

- A hurried sight seeing (would be back for more)

Conclusion :- Hmmm apart from the place I have to rest my head I don't mind the place. Still nothing much to be amazed about but its a nice place to go. :) Still very much a Malaysian Supporter. We have a good land probably what we need are good stewards to manage and take good care of this land and things will be what we all imagined it to be. A homely land.

I have always wondered where I will began my career. Little did I know that it will start in a bank. My job interviews have always been a pleasant one except for one which was when I was applying to work part time in Kumon. (The lady doesn't one to take me in because she says college students can't be trusted) Anyway that was my very first few interviews back in 2008 and I have to say I am glad she didn't agree because lo and behold it made me look elsewhere further from home and yes I began my job search down the commerce line.

Ever since that one or two bad experience (all nearby my place I wanted to take life easy and teach tuition nearby. Not qualified? Not wanted?) at first it did made me take a step back afraid of going out to search but I will always remember the words of my mum and sis that there is always something out there and you only meet these people ones so just give it a try. Nothing to lose. Yups so thats how I ended up with my first so called job in a recruitment agency Adecco. (Not including where I work in a law firm during my secondary school break for 2 months plus)

I remember going for the interview in Wisma MCA. Sister brought me there and well it was quite casual although I was a little nervous but well didn't seem much of an interview more like a get to know session. A few test and thats about it. First task was an interviewer for Bain and Company. Remember the 3 days walking around KLIA talking to people that looks like business people. Approaching them was quite a daunting task but well an experience indeed.

After that I continued on employed by Adecco as a Junior Consultant. In that short stint I volunteered to get out of the office and replaced part time candidates that can't make it for work (Idea was to move around and see new things and of course higher pay why not?) Well, the plan was to be placed in a company but well answer from JP Morgan as the personal assistant of the managing director didn't come back so well continued on.

Saw a job posting in Mid Valley sounds good so called but well job wasn't what I wanted (market research phone interview) but well they called back later and offered a human resource assistant position. Sounded much more interesting. Accepted it and then the news came that I was accepted in the JP Morgan job but well keeping to my word was what I had to do so Mid Valley was the place I spend the next 2 months.

In 2009, the 4 months break brought me to my very first exposure to a related field to my studies. Gave me a total nightmare. Simply because I hate closing accounts and the company accounts was in shambles nothing in order and things were not to be found. What do you expect from a small construction company where the boss has no accounts or financial knowledge? Yes it did widen my horizons met up with external auditors and understood the construction business a little more as the boss was eager to share all about the business.

Now when I finished my advanced diploma this year, I wanted exposure that counts something that will be a stepping stone to both my studies and my career. Of course I hat to take into account that I will be preparing for my CIMA exams and I needed time to study and also attend weekend classes but having a little pocket money sounds rather tempting just the same.

Never could I imagine that that little move in the beginning of the year would lead to where I am now. Accepted the job not knowing much about the task but well it was a good opportunity to work in bank and led alone somewhere so closed to the LRT station and from just an intern it is now my permanent position.

Frankly, the job on its own is rather tedious and boring so to say. Not much of a reader especially when it comes to Acts and regulations and codes but somehow or another I guess everything is placed in such a ways for a purpose. The people I come across in life. The little twist and turns in life that doesn't make sense when you are in it but when you are out of it a clearer picture is shown.

I really don't know how long I will stay working in a bank (Man, I never imagined working in a bank. Always thought I will end up in some manufacturing company or retail or accounting firm) what more in the department I currently am but one thing I know it's God given.

What more can I ask for. Everything seems to fall into place. A job that landed on a plate served right in front of me. Everything (in like nearly everything) is taken care off. Don't even need to fight for increase of my starting pay or my working hours or for that matter excuse for gym. Shouldn't be complaining. Indeed I am learning much from my current position but the thought of the grass is always greener on the other side is just so tempting. Maybe thats why sometimes when you worked really hard for it you appreciate it more and things that come your way you tend to be less appreciative and when its gone then regrets sets in.

In a way the location is alright. People in the office are all older than me (of course I knew most of them while I was doing my internship there), a CF to go to and the workload is not too bad. Even the security guards and cleaners are so warm and nice. Everything that I want I have it in the office if only the tasks has a little more twist to it and less requirement to read the guidelines. Ah.... I am indeed grateful for the job. The BUTs has got to stop and soon when HE unfolds the bigger picture I am sure it will all be clear.

I should be more grateful. More appreciative. More thankful (Don't get me wrong, everything is perfect in my workplace except the loads of reading which I don't pretty much enjoy)