Been a long time since I last blogged and lotsa to update. Work has been busy as usual and that leaves me less time for myself. I have been catching up with my friends quite a bit of late though. Will be meeting Jenny for dinner and partying at ButterFactory and LiquidRoom. Hmm, that is if I can make it. Not sure why but I suddenly became voiceless on Wednesday morning and though it is Friday now, I still can't talk.

When I was in office yesterday and today, my colleagues were all commenting that my voice was so hoarse. Even when I talked to partners on phone, they kept asking me what was wrong. Sure hope my throat will improve by tomorrow! Anyway, better zoom into my updates!


Partying
I have been quite a retro freak of late. It so happens that Charmaine loves retro and we have been going Zouk for the last few Wednesdays. Yes, I know I am a little old for MAMBO JUMBO but we just dig the music. It is really fun when you can be partying with someone who can dance to the same genre of music as yourself. ButterFactory and LiquidRoom tomorrow will be more Hip Hop and R&B. A nice change and I can once again groove to the music. Been a while since I went partying with R&B lovers. In fact, I sorta like Hip Hop and R&B too. Actually, I realise that I can dance to most music, except techno. So, Music Underground is a No-No for me!


Job Confirmation
I had my Confirmation Review last Friday with 2 managers. 6 months passed so quickly. And yes, they will confirm me but I sure hope that I get a nice salary adjustment, especially when I have been performing to my best. Actually was a little disappointed when Bernard pointed out to me my overall grading. I merely exceeded their expectations by a little, not exactly above expectations though. Nevertheless, the review is good as they listed down my next 1 year objectives and I look forward to fulfilling them. Hopefully better than expected! With a new marketing colleague Eugene on board, I hope to be able to work with him and Charmaine to achieve better production and manage our accounts better.


Bangkok in July
After much procrastination, I finally booked my air tickets and accomodation to Bangkok from 22 - 25 July 2006. Will be going there with Mummy. Main aim is to go there and pray to the 4-Faced Buddha near World Trade Centre. Well, last November when I went Bangkok, I had prayed for a job switch as I felt quite stagnant in my previous job. I promised to go back in 2006 to pray if I get what I want. And after my Bangkok trip, I was called for so many interviews and finaly started my current job in mid December. So, in due respect, I will go back to pray, at the same time can do some shopping there. I need this break too. Been kinda stretched at work. Am missing Bangkok Tom Yum Soup already!


Team Building Trip
July is certainly full of activities. My boss is planning for a team building trip to Desaru for the whole department. 7 - 9 July. Will probably leave on Friday night after work then back on Monday. Think it will be quite fun though tiring. Team building games are always challenging and we got to learn to trust our team mates. Perhaps I should really shed some weight now in case my team mates got to carry me over a sea of fire or water during any of the game session!


Marketing Event
Did I just mention that July is a happening month? Well, Charmaine will be organising an event for the sales persons from a major account. Venue yet to be confirmed but date is fixed on 21 July, a day before my Bangkok trip! There will be awards giving, food, drinks, ktv and also door gifts. Hope it is a success! And I should also start planning for my event from an account I am handling. Will need to tabulate the contest results first then can plan the event. Similar to Charmaine's but mine is a smaller scale as the number of sales persons is fewer too. I better start working out the contest results soon man!


Great Singapore Sale
The GSS started officially on 27 May and I have purchased some tops and bags till date. Find my wardrobe getting boring and want a change. As I hardly wear suits to work nowadays, I find my office attire too casual for my own taste. Will probably shop again this weekend!