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My Simple Life ♥

Right now, i am running very low on my energy.

I am almost concussing as i am typing. (Work - Mon to Fri, School - MOn to Sat - kill me pls)

But still, still wanna share some news with my lovelies. =)

1. I have got a pay rise. -_-

Not sure if i can count this as a blessing or an unfortunate event, becos i was just contemplating to take up better job opportunities, this sudden change has made it tougher to make e decision. =(

But well, i believe this is a sign - asking me to stay put. So i shall heed heaven's will! and continue working long long hours! MUAHAHA. no la. actually lately no OT already.

O.. before i forget.. another reason tt i want to stay in MS is that my evil manager has resigned..gd riddance.. haha.. apparently she got a much much better offer elsewhere, that makes her willing to forfeit her HUGE bonus . =P

2. I am going holiday next week!

YAY~ 3rd time this year. But its not far la.. don need take plane de. hehe.

Its our 2nd year anniversary on 1st August. So we decided to go for a short getaway.

Wanted to go to Bkk AGAIN, but figured its not a really wise choice to go again so soon and my work leave is also another big problem.

so we wanted to do something over the weekend.

Initial plan was to go for cruise, but as i was searching for the cruise information, i came across Batam resort!

Dunno for u guys, Batam to me, always sound like an un interesting place/sleazy, not some place i will want to spend my anniversary, but you really gotta check out the resort webby. I am sure you will change your mind about this.

Hee. Anyway, we book a SPA Rejuvenate Package for 2 Pax @ total SGD 250.

Think its ex?

This includes :

2 way ferry tickets (incl. taxes)
2 way transfer
Welcome drink
Set lunch
Upgrade to Deluxe room
Shuttle to town for SHOPPING!
3 hour SPA , including Indonesian Massage, Body Scrub, milk bath. (Highlight)

and the spa itself already cost 80 per pax. hehe. so i would say the price is a steal!

So girls! can go for a short getaway with ur boyfriend over weekend. Cheap cheap! and if want, can organise all girls group tour! GO FOR SPA!! yay!

WIll update again when i get back *wink*

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Gigantic Pool in front of the resort

Superior room

Ok. don't mind me. i am heading to slumberland. zzz

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11:25 PM

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My Simple Life ♥

Realised that i can no longer blog so often like i used too.. although i have got lots to update u guys..

But anyway, i figured i should make it a habit to blog once a week.. so that i can review what happened for the past 7 days and share it with you guys.. =)

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I got a job offer last Wednesday. and i am contemplating if i should even go for the interview coming thursday.

Lotsa issues to consider.

My agent told me the interview is only going to determine how much i am going to get.. but i will definitely be employed if i accept the offer cos e employer appeared to be very please with my experience and commented that i have got a very good CV.

I dunno, how true is the last part, but then later i found out why i will definitely be employed.

I got the details of the employment from my agent on Friday, salary package is good.. because they are actually offering me 600 -800 more than what i am getting now. Considering that i am a Dip holder.. that kinda pay is pretty tempting..

Ok, now comes the negative part -

1: i will be working in Changi - which is near to my place, i have no problem travelling from home to Changi, but it will be a BIG problem because i still have to attend classes on weekdays.

2: I will be required to work 1 full Saturday every month ( the other 3 will be off day

3: It is a air freight company - with my past experience with my other companies - i swear that i will never want to work in a freight company - because the accounts are simply too messy to handle.

See? Good pay with so many issues to consider. And i haven mention the part about negotiating my exam leave in November.

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If i stay put in MicroS, i will be getting my bonus by end of November, and by then i would have finish my exam and will have a few months to rest before i start working again.

But the thing is, i already lost all motivation to work there.

I think some of u might have already know, working in MS is really not for human. I have got colleagues working till midnight - by that i meant 3 - 4 am, for a few days in a row.. and i have tried that before..

And yet, people still don appreciate your work.

The worst thing i have encounter - the previous night i was working my ass off - replying to hundreds of emails.

And the next day, 1 senior accountant came to me and asked if i check my email EVERY OTHER DAY. I felt like hammering her- because i check my email every other seconds!!!! but theres simply too much to handle.. and she went on and ask me why this and that email is not replied etc etc..

You see, the thing there is.. u can make 100 people happy by replying to their emails - but if there is ever 1 unhappy user - you get screwed for not DOING ur work.

THis is really fark and i figured i cant take it anymore.. i felt more like a customer service gal..

And over here, i have encountered the worst politics ever.. the most ridiculous type of people , the most incapable manager, the most unfair performance indicator..

I suddenly miss my first job. Job was stable and manager is nice.. but too bad there is little room for learning and promotion.. thus i left .

So right now, i want to make sure, my next job will not be a mistake.

But of cos. the most important thing on hand is actually to clear my semester before i can think about any other thing..

God bless.

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I find it harder to control my temper lately.

I blow up at the smallest thing he said. I blow up at every single thing he do.

and i dont feel good .

Now, everytime i want to blow up.. i will close my eyes and take a deep deep breath to stop myself from railing at him..

Sigh.

I have got a foul temper - i am not defensive about that and my friends around have probably all encounter that..

Using this opportunity - i just like to say that I am really sorry, if i ever make any one of you upset with my temper.. i really don mean it..

Maybe i need some counselling if it really goes out of hand.. or maybe some anger management classes. >_<

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Finally got my reservation at Wild Rocket last night - but we forfeited the dinner to meet up with the babies.

Met up with Kaelyn, Eric, Daniel, Dunk, Gou, Jem and Jon last night for dinner at Thai Express. After which we headed to Raoul cos Jem wanted to get his shirt. THanks to Timmy's special arrangement - we were given special treatment. LOL

The whole group of us were having our "private sale", cos Raoul was supposed to close at 9, but we were there at about 9.30, so timmy made the arrangement and we have to chance to shop in Raoul behind closed gates. LOL..

I need to Mambo soon!

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Been shopping alot lately.. and he has been sponsoring all my purchases with his HSBC cc to accumulate points.. HOHOHO..

Retail Theraphy works best in making Serene a happy girl! =P

His Citibank is on its way - so yay! he can go mambo with me every weeka lready! cos he don have to pay entry.. go one hour also happy .. LOL..

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I tot June is bad enough.. July is another Celebtration month..

Jon, Gou, Jia Yin, Puvan and my Dad + Amanda's housewarming. = $$$$$$$$$$

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Stella is going Barcelona for her exchange.. DAMN.. i can only go there for my honeymoon! =( lucky her.

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4:37 PM

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My Simple Life ♥

Lazy Sunday morning.. now is 844am.. and i m sitting in front of my monitor - blogging and spreeing away.. =P

Just wanted to share with you guys a place i came across while surfing online for good food yesterday..

I discovered a secret hideout. :)

Dunno how many of you know of this place.. but i just wanna share cos i think its REALLY nice..

:)

This place is located at the very top of Mount Emily, in a Hotel called Hangout Hotel .I have never heard of this hotel before... this place is call Wild Rocket

Did a search and read a lot of positive reviews and thus felt like trying out w dear since we wanted a good dinner.

Location wise, its really a killer. Without a car, it will take you approximately 20 mins to reach the hotel, and you will have to walk upslope..for girls who's dressed for the occassion and in heels - not recommended to go by foot.

The place is really secluded, although situated in town area.. but its like away from from the bustling crowd, great for relaxing and romancing for couples.

Having said that, we actually didnt get to eat at the restaraunt!!! *grumbles*

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We tried to make a reservation at 5pm for a dinner at 7.. and they told us, well, its FULLY reserved and we are the 5th on the waiting list..

But we still went up to see hows the place like..

Theres practically nothing up there.. other than the Mt Emily Park, the hotel and a bar called Wild Oats..both the restaurant and the bar is owned by this guy called Willin , who's a lawyer - that explains the similiarity in its name.

The bar is not in the Hotel itself, but its just a stone throw away.

We headed to the bar for a drink to wait for the Wild Rocket to confirm our reservation..it was a no - regret decision..

The bar was quiet..and the ambience was really nice..gives me the kind of artsy-fatsy feel.

Beverages list are priced reasonably.. a wide list of alcoholic drinks for you to choose from. Both of us ordered Mocktails and just chilled inside the bar with nice music , which adds up to only $14. =D

This is the exterior of the Bar - courtesy of Veron - thanks to her i found this great place.

Stayed till 7.30 and no one called us to confirm, so we decided to try our luck at Wild Rocket to see if they entertain walk in..

Its definitely a posh looking restaraunt.. but price list is reasonable..

surprised that even its located in a ulu place.. theres actually so many pple coming all the way here just for the food - by that you should be able to guess how good the food there is.

We were disappointed when the waitress told us that its fully booked for the night..which means they don entertain walk ins at all.. so if you guys are keen to bring ur gf/bf for a pleasant surprise, i suggest you booked 2 days in advance.. as advised by the waitress..

O well.. i m definitely gg to dine there soon.. to try there very famous Choc Lava Cake - Mery darling, i am sure u will love it. =D if you are gg there before i do, let me know the reviews!

Photos we took at Wildoats will be uploaded soon.. if any of u is gg there soon or been there already.. let me know the reviews alrite??

:D

Wild Rocket at Mount Emily
Hangout Hotel
10A Upper Wilkie Road Singapore 228119
(65) 6339 9448

So we ended up at CHIJMES and had dinner at Esmirada.

Simply in love with their Tiramisu and Garlic Bread.. yummy!

Met up with my fellow babies - Daniel, Jem and Jon with Raymond and Kenneth at Coffee Club for a short while..

My Elephant Mammie has elope with her zookeeper and no where to be found. Lol.. kaelyn where are you!?.. HAHA. i must see you soon alrite? till then.. take care. :)

Stelly!!!! you must feel better soon hor.. if you need to talk or want to head for a drink.. call me anytime.. *wink* the same to Mery & Weiling (although i havent seen u for VERY long, i supposed u are doing fine.) .

Love u girls. =D

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Had a fun weekend last week.. baby drove me around town and headed to Dempsey Road to meet Max and Joyce in the nite.. theres this pub there which is quite nice.. but i cant remember its name.. its located at the very end, on the left hand side...

O well.. if i m gg there again i will let u guys know. =D

Didnt get to eat the desserts at the raved PS Cafe :(

anyway, topic was on year end travel.. YAY! gg travelling agian!

Mai Dong Xi Chi Dong Xi, Mai Dong Xi Chi Dong Xi! (Eat and shop & Eat and shop!)

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