A busy 6 months ahead
There goes my planned holiday in Sept. This was a logical conclusion reached after reading an email at work on Friday. Was somewhat upset that my much-looked-forward-to, still imaginary holiday in Japan has been prematurely murdered :( Briefly moaned to a colleague at work, who found it amusing that I was not upset with the additional work I had to do, but rather at the thought of not being able to go on my holiday. Should I then plan for an alternative destination somewhere closer in Aug??? :P
Have also been nominated by fellow project team members as the 'Team Leader' for my project team (comprising 6 HDB staff from diff depts, working tog on a topic Management is interested in for period of 6 months) Cos members were like... you're scholar ah, sure can one... Am not so sure whether i'm that kind of "sure-can" scholar; but I suppose i'd rather take on the responsibility than to have no one fill the vacuum. However, i) I am the youngest and most inexperienced member in the team and ii) I'm quite clueless and directionless with my own topic now, so am dealing with a mild crisis as to how to actually lead team to do a good job with our topic... Perhaps ppl who know me better are also wondering how come I this kind also chosen to become leader haha. Actually I am asking this question myself, but rather than overwhelming myself with such self-deprecating thoughts again, I'm more curious as to how to really do my TL job well... I figured it might be a slightly head-achey but good challenge to be dealing with :)
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
One year old at work
Though one year can just creep by so quickly, it's also amazing how many things happen over the course of one year. Exactly one year ago I was this innocent fresh-faced new HDB recruit starting work somewhat excitedly (though also a little apprehensively), wondering what the organization I'm prob going to spend my next 6 years in had in store for me. One year later, think enthusiasm has been doused a little, reality of working life has sunk in; and just today I wondered if I've taken on more responsibilities (than I can comfortably handle) for the rest of the year?
On the other hand, one year also saw my empty wall transform into a treasured personal space for bluetacking photos; friendships/relationships with a few colleagues have also gradually blossomed... and much as I complain about work, I suppose I would not say I regretted starting out at ERU...
Work-aside, I suppose nothing very much has changed in my life... Still as forgetful... still rather clueless about what I really want in life... however feel like when friends start working, you end up with not many ppl to hang out with... also, everyone around your age appears to start getting engaged/married... then you fear the fate of a poor + friendless + jia bu chu qu single whom the govt denies the right to purchase new flats.... ;P
Though one year can just creep by so quickly, it's also amazing how many things happen over the course of one year. Exactly one year ago I was this innocent fresh-faced new HDB recruit starting work somewhat excitedly (though also a little apprehensively), wondering what the organization I'm prob going to spend my next 6 years in had in store for me. One year later, think enthusiasm has been doused a little, reality of working life has sunk in; and just today I wondered if I've taken on more responsibilities (than I can comfortably handle) for the rest of the year?
On the other hand, one year also saw my empty wall transform into a treasured personal space for bluetacking photos; friendships/relationships with a few colleagues have also gradually blossomed... and much as I complain about work, I suppose I would not say I regretted starting out at ERU...
Work-aside, I suppose nothing very much has changed in my life... Still as forgetful... still rather clueless about what I really want in life... however feel like when friends start working, you end up with not many ppl to hang out with... also, everyone around your age appears to start getting engaged/married... then you fear the fate of a poor + friendless + jia bu chu qu single whom the govt denies the right to purchase new flats.... ;P
Monday, July 09, 2007
It finally happened!
Ask any female colleague of mine and they will tell you that the unevenly tiled ground around Toa Payoh (esp at the coffeeshop areas) is a minefield for ladies' heels. My high heel finally got stuck in one of the MANY ground crevices at Toa Payoh.... so stuck that the whole slipper came off in the middle of the bus interchange. (This isn't the most hazard-prone zone though) Anyway, it was funny rather than embarrassing, cos there it was, my brand new pretty slipper firmly stuck to the ground...the little flowers adorning the sides looking sweetly out of place. Good thing it wasn't crowded though- I immediately scooted down, half bare-footed, to yank the heel out of the narrow gap btwn floor tiles... and luckily it came off quite easily ;) Ok lah, was unglam for 5 seconds. This has been an adventurous day for my new white slippers. This morning, upon stepping out of my Dad's car, I unwisely decided to take a short cut through some undried muddy ground and got some wet sand on the sides of my slipper, immediately staining it... good thing my attempt to wash away the dirt later in office salvaged most of the 'damage'... Today was also one of those days I decided to be more lady-like and wear a dress... but alas! I still can't prance around very naturally like those well-seasoned ladies who somehow manage to perform daily acrobatic acts of stilettoing. Oh well, I should be at least consoled that my feet only occasionally go through the pain and stress many other ladies put their feet through :)
Ask any female colleague of mine and they will tell you that the unevenly tiled ground around Toa Payoh (esp at the coffeeshop areas) is a minefield for ladies' heels. My high heel finally got stuck in one of the MANY ground crevices at Toa Payoh.... so stuck that the whole slipper came off in the middle of the bus interchange. (This isn't the most hazard-prone zone though) Anyway, it was funny rather than embarrassing, cos there it was, my brand new pretty slipper firmly stuck to the ground...the little flowers adorning the sides looking sweetly out of place. Good thing it wasn't crowded though- I immediately scooted down, half bare-footed, to yank the heel out of the narrow gap btwn floor tiles... and luckily it came off quite easily ;) Ok lah, was unglam for 5 seconds. This has been an adventurous day for my new white slippers. This morning, upon stepping out of my Dad's car, I unwisely decided to take a short cut through some undried muddy ground and got some wet sand on the sides of my slipper, immediately staining it... good thing my attempt to wash away the dirt later in office salvaged most of the 'damage'... Today was also one of those days I decided to be more lady-like and wear a dress... but alas! I still can't prance around very naturally like those well-seasoned ladies who somehow manage to perform daily acrobatic acts of stilettoing. Oh well, I should be at least consoled that my feet only occasionally go through the pain and stress many other ladies put their feet through :)
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