Who would've thought that anyone could be all shopped out?
Especially here in shopper's paradise..but I am.. even with spending money handed out.
It's all spent, with more on the plastic. I need a day away from the shops and amazing crowds. Only here in Hong Kong...
Here's wishing you and you and you a very merry christmas and no doubt a fantastic new year ahead.
As I drove into the underground carpark and stretched my hand out to insert the cashcard into the reader, G asked:
"Do you miss Singapore? Apart from your family, is there anythingelse that you really miss?"
All I could mutter was - Food.
Even then, it came after a strange pause. I have to admit, I never really gave it much thought. I've been away from home since 16 going on 17. The annual trip home was always felt like a holiday away from a holiday.
Even the trip home after my graduation felt more like an extended holiday - I knew I wasn't going to stay for long. I had plans to leave and head back to Melbourne. I had plans to fulfil my desire to work somewhere else - the perfect plan to escape, to satisfy my desire for independence - sort of.
But I miss my friends - friends from my primary school days, high school, friends from my church-going days, friends from Uni.. the friends that matter most to me. The same friends that require little maintenance but when we meet, it feels like we've only been apart for a few days. We chat and fill each other in.. the very friends who stand by you, knowing that you're about to make the worst mistake of your life but know that being the stubborn person that you are, will hold your hand and give you the support that you need.
That's one of the main things I miss when I'm away from Singapore.
It's the 3rd day back home in Singapore.
I'm still slightly jetlagged.
Lethargic from high humidity levels, constantly thirsty, over-indulging in my childhood favourites. Over spending on clothes - for myself, mind you!
And who would have thought, thoroughly enjoying my role as aunty to the little tot.
I did go through *an* exercise regime this morning. 15 minutes comprising of skipping, sit ups and push ups - enough to maybe burn one of the 2 fried bread doughs I had for a snack yesterday.
I haven't exactly been compliant with the detox.. I'm still introducing foods back into my daily diet and I'm starting to pick up those foods that work for me and those that don't.
Tho it hasn't stopped me from eating any of them - particularly over the past few days.
I'm in the pre-flight, pre-holiday holiday mood.
Can't be bothered with much. All I want is to have a great japanese meal tomorrow night and hop onto the plane the following...
1/2 a glass of house red with great pub food and I'm feeling a little light headed.
According to the irish-man, that's an embarassment.
Ah well, I can't keep up with everyone!
There's something sinister about the look you give
The body language of yours; the sneer and folded arms
Two faced and double-edged tongue
What have I done to you to deserve such a treatment?
A rhetorical question? No doubt.
I'm not the first to have trampled over your mistakes, scrambled on my feet to rectify them - not to save your skin but mine, you understand?
No, I didn't get the job.
No, I'm not disappointed.
It just means I'll have to try harder come January.
No time to sulk over it.. things always happen for a reason.
One can only hope that the reason is a bloody good one.
3 days to go ..
I'm not packed, I've not bought any gifts for home.
But I am looking forward to seeing the parents, my sis and lil' ethan boy.
Things have pretty much settled down and I've done what I can do before the big shut down over Christmas.
All I need to do now is to relax and avoid spending too much money
*fingers crossed*
I didn't tell many people I had an interview scheduled for this morning.
I had a feeling if I did, I would've jinxed myself before I even had a chance at it.
The interview was for an internal position for the other side and the fact that it was internal meant that my entire management knew I had gone and applied for another job. I'm not sure what signals they're getting but I feel like I've been put in a position where I'm screwed whether I accepted the job or not - assuming I got it..
It's 2 weeks and counting..
