2013 marks a brand new year.

This is my first blog post in 2013. Not much resolutions to speak of because normally it changes every now and then. But then again, every year I wished for more money haha. I mean, who doesnt?

Just had a town hall meeting at our new plant yesterday and it feels so good to hear that we are getting max bonus payout again due to our outstanding performance! Last year I had pro-rated so the amount wasn't as big. Really felt that it's worth it for the amount of effort we had put in. Everymonth we push for target shipments, and with business developments from the western and eastern hemisphere pushing us for cost to submit for tenders every single day. And not forgetting the plant manager asking us about the tender status, did we win or lose. But well, at the end of the day the AWS and variable is shiok!

I was required to help out at the NTU Career Fair last week and it made me think back of how I used to be last time when I was at the career fair. I remembered because I wasn't sure of what I want, I did not submit any single resume at all. There are many fresh grads who looked really keen in Halliburton, and some looked lost. Because most of the positions are on the manufacturing side, my colleague and I had to explained non-stop since there's only 2 of us from the manufacturing.

Top few questions asked:
- What is the pay like?
- Are all the jobs very technical?
- Is it desk-bound? Can I go on site?
- Do they look at results?

Standard few questions from fresh grads.

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I have a very bad habit which I have been trying to change. Even boy find me irritating at times because of this really bad habit of mine. I tend to compare what I have to what others have. So much so most of the time it makes my life sound so miserable because I am forever not satisfied with what I have. There's always so much more I want, which is true. I ever asked him "Don't you feel unfair that people can have the things they want but you can't?" His reply was, "No I don't. I think life is fair. Why are you comparing all these? You can't compare an apple with an orange. Everyone live under different circumstances. There are always people better than you, if you are going to go on comparing like this then you will never be satisfied. Think about those who are more unfortunate than you."

I always asked myself why people can be rich, why people can do better, why I can't this or that, why people can buy this and that - and that is how I came to a conclusion that life in unfair. It surely made me unhappy, even up till now. But well, at least nowadays I try to neutralize it by calming myself down and think logically. It's not easy, but I did try. And after that, I feel much better., though not entirely.. at least better than not trying.

I truly admire those who can take and let go.

It's time to make my life better, to smile and embrace every single day!
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Unknowingly boy and I have been together for 5 and a half years. It was a tough journey for us and we have really been through a lot. Thick and thin. 5 years ago I would never have thought of a house, marriage and a family. I would never have imagined myself wanting to settle down. It just came naturally. Now we are in the planning stage, and everything involves money. We need at least $75k by end 2015 for reno, furniture and wedding. The thought of scrapping the wedding never went through my mind, though my parents are agreeable with scrapping the banquet. A wedding doesn't sound complete to me without a banquet! Boy gave some weird quirky ideas for wedding and weejia & fumin are fully supportive of it lol.
So excited at the thought of it.
Such motivation keeps me going! :)

Bella Pasta!

Just last Saturday boy treated me to a nice dinner at Robertson Quay. I only noticed it's been really long since we went for a romantic date after he mentioned it. But well, once in a while such romance adds  flavor into a relationship :D

He brought me to Bella Pasta for Italian food. Food was great but a little expensive. The service wasn't as great for a high end restaurant like such but I can still accept it for the great food and atmosphere I am enjoying!

Bella Pasta Wine List. We forgo the wine as we wanted to go to Brewerkz for their Margarita.

We ordered a smoked salmon al fungi thin crust pizza and this is heavenly. I have never been a fan of pizza but this one is really good! We also had the Pasta with Clams in White Wine as well but in my opinion it tasted a little bitter. Generous serving of clams though.

Side dish was Calamari Rings and this is my favorite! I'm drooling as I am blogging lol.

And why not a photo spam of us hahaha.

I am so looking forward to the drinking session at my place! And the white bee hoon place I will be bringing Zhang and Chew this sat. Yummy!

Hope I can get my hands on this bag at a cheap price in US! Almost almost purchased it in SG retailing at 1.2K but at almost half the price in US. This was the new design for last season so hopefully when I'm there in March the price will be greatly reduced lol. :))