It was Florence birthday on Thursday (24 July 2008) and we celebrate for her today.

Think I forget to blog about this... well, I got promoted this month, together many others from other departments.

I found out something a few weeks ago which was not very pleasant and hence, was not expecting much for my increment. Although I had been informed that I will promoted this round, I do not have high hopes.

On Monday, prior to my Cambodia holiday, I sms-ed Boss to ask about my increment since I would not be around that whole week when she would be giving out the promotion/salary adjustment letter. I just wanna leave for my holiday without suspense. Surprisingly, she replied my sms and I was pleasantly surprised by the increment.

I mean, the increment is not fantastic but I know she tried her best to give me the best she can. For that, I am appreciative.

Oh yah, before I go further, did I mention that I have a new boss now? Effective 1st July, we have a new Head Of Department. She has been with the company for 11 years and used to head my department before moving to start and head another department. However, because my ex-boss was going to further advance his career in a sister company, my new Boss is back to my department, after about 6 years.

Also, my direct superior whom I reported to, left early June, after being headhunted by a competitor. Well, there have been quite a few resignations in my department and we need to hire!

All of us have pretty high hopes for this new HOD and really hope that she can bring our department to further heights with her vast experience. Not sure about the others, but I do look forward to working with my new boss!

Just got back from my holiday and I can feel my face having rashes already.

We took Tuk-Tuk from our guesthouse to the airtport and it was so dusty! I could feel my face swept with layers of dust. Eeek.

It is the wet season in Cambodia now; very hot in the day with rain in the afternoon. All in all, the trip was pleasant, except for the dust and dryness. Even though I applied body lotion daily, my skin is still dry now.

And I suppose the rashes on my face will take about a week to heal....

Just finished work and packed for my trip. Will be at Cambodia from 15th to 20th July, with Mummy, Francis and his girlfriend.

Am glad I still have today to clear all my emails and all outstanding work before I leave.

Looking forward to my trip!

My dear proposed to me today... while I was at home, preparing to go out. I was surprised, as I thought that even if he were to propose, he would do it on 31st July cos he asked me to take leave that day to go for couple spa.

I was just blow-drying my hair when he reached my house. Suddenly he just hugged me from behind. At that moment, I was really wondering why he seemed so affectionate today. He then turned me to face him and started his lines.

"Dear, I love you!" He hugged me really tight.

I laughed and rested my head on his shoulders while he continued to hold me.

"Actually, I think for very long, on how to say this, but I think the simplest will be the best. Moreover, I don't want you to wait anymore for this."

He suddenly kneeled down on one leg. "Dear, if my diamond ring is less than 0.5 carat, will you still marry me?"

I laughed and replied, "Of course not. I already said must be minimun 0.5 carat!"

Simultaneously, he took out a small box, opened it and presented the proposal ring.

"I know you like the most transparent colour so I changed the diamond to D-E color. I promise, when we get married next year, I will upgrade your ring..."

And of course, the answer is YES, darling. How can I bear to say no to the sweetest guy I ever know?

In fact, I did think about this question for a while and really, he is someone I wanna spend the rest of my life with. Even if it means to remain as a 0.37 carat diamond ring with no upgrade, yes, darling, I will still marry you.

Today, my ex-colleague, Grace's baby girl, Charis, turned 1 month old. Went to her place for baby shower.

I think all the babies I see, look so cute... so is Charis!