Samsung U700=beauty

Nuff' said.

Release date: July 2007.

Well let's hope it looks as good as in the pictures.

Retail therapy helps alleviate the pain temporarily

My credit card bills are going to crush me to death.

Despite telling myself not to spend too much after the damage done in Korea, I went ahead with my retail therapy yesterday. In fact the therapy started two weeks before when I bought some articles of clothing here and there. I didn't buy alot but the things I bought, they were kind of over-priced so urm yeah. So effectively I have burnt a severe big hole in my pockets and it's not even payday. Sigh. I wasn't in a good mood. I was alone. Almost bought 3 dresses from GG<5 (that would have been utter total madness) but settled for 1 dress and a top in the end (those 2 were the over-priced items).

Mango sale was crazy. I had a tough time navigating in the store...saw that the stripey top I bought last week was cheaper by $13 bucks. Bloody hell.

I felt better last night but when I woke up this morning, the sinking shit feeling is still there. Sigh. But believe me, it's time to start un-doing the jinx.

Wish me luck.

A broken promise

I feel royally jinxed.

A day after the mad bitch's incident. I saw that I was being booked on more of the incompetent manager's shitty jobs. And mind you, it is one continuously block of two of his jobs where I can just imagine him happily shifting me around clearing shit here (and it might not be the 2 jobs listed on the schedule...any random shit from his many shitty jobs).

I don't know what I have done to deserve this. It is totally not fair.

I am tired of talking about this but I think all these are somehow still related to the shipping shit. It was a broken promise right from the beginning. The shipping booking didn't budge an inch which makes it hard for other potential bookings to come in. I don't understand why the planner couldn't create clashes since it already known that I won't be doing this going forward(?) And now jobs under the incompetent man have to crawl their way into the empty spaces in between the shipping shit. This is what I always feared and my greatest fears have all come true.

With most bookings for FY2008 being more or less finalised now (unless people starts quitting), I don't think I have much of a say anymore which makes it damn depressing.

Even very recent new joiners get better selection of jobs than me.

I think I just about had enough.

need a hug

It got so bad that I had to swallow my tears and misery and made a quick exit to the washroom to cry my heart out.

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Warning: Long angry entry ahead

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I accomplished two mission impossible tasks in the space of two days. Firstly, I managed to convince the incompetent manager to release me back to the job I was doing for the past two weeks. He wasn't willing to budge initially and kept insisting that I had the familiarity when all I did was to zap and xref some shit on the 2 days last month. Well anyway, to cut things short, I managed to make him see my point of view and he relented, even without a replacement.

That was mission impossible 1. Mission impossible 2: I got someone out from his clutches from this very same job today.

So he agreed to release me and I happily went to inform the planner. I should have just left it as that and leave the planner to find someone to replace me. But I acted smart and committed a folly. There was this other girl booked to follow up on my 2 week job (after me as I was booked away by the incompetent man) and she was suddenly available because I was booked back on it. Thinking that she's really available and according to the planner, there were no other replacements, I suggested foolishly for her to take my place in the other job. Well anway, the situation was (after I had the time to sit down, dry my tears and think clearly) even if I didn't mention it, the planner would have gone ahead to book her also. But the bottomline is, I shouldn't have but even if I didn't, I guess the events to unfold would still be the same as long as she is booked on this.

She called me up three times on my extension to lambast me.

She questioned exactly what happened and if there was a promise to find a replacement because the stupid incompetent manager told her we promised to find him one. And if so, why wasn't she informed. In reality, perhaps my senior and I might have mentioned a replacement before but since he wasn't willing to release me initially so we didn't exactly go scout for one. I had to repeat many times to her that at the point that he decided to release me, there was no replacement. It was because me and the planner thought she was available due to this sudden change that she was placed into the job. She got so worked up and accused me of a BLATANT SWOP. Apparently, she has this other big job that is commencing soon and she wanted to be booked on it now to help out with some stuff but her request in the email came too late in the eveing. She even said ugly things like I was right beside the planner whereas hers came through the email and that was why my request went through and hers didn't. The planner said that last minute job requests are by first come first served basis and this incompetent manager has been bugging her for more staff ever since a long time ago and no one from her so-called big job had contacted the planner. So it does make sense that the planner would book her on it, with or without my silly suggestion (which I really shouldn't have I admit).

So I apologized many times and told her I would try to resolve things since I felt responsible for it. She wasn't convinced and called up another two times to repeat the two words BLATANT SWOP. She even wanted to come look for me after her training and when I told her I had already tried talking to the incompetent manager, she got worried that she might look bad in front of him, as if she didn't want to take on the job. Like wtf, don't you want to get out of it in the first place? Anyway she was just plain bitter and blamed me for it. Went as far as to order me to book myself back on the incompetent manager's job, let her resume her role in helping to follow up on my 2 wk job and let everything return to status quo. Oh, so your big job doesn't really need you?

At first the incompetent manager refused to release her, as per normal. Even her big job team-in-charge told the planner they could do without her as the job had many people on it anyway.

Don't ask me how. But I got her out of the shit and back into her beloved, darling big job.

I bet she must be heaving a great sigh of relief now. Don't want to hear from her again but sadly she is still booked on follow up and I have to update her next week. Fuck. I don't want to see her. Crazy bitch.

Then can I kindly direct this question too, wasn't it a classic case of blatant swop in the case of pure brat and me? The fact that she got herself into financial institutions and shoved all her shipping shit bookings to me?

Brats. Thy are all ill-bred brats. I didn't know you had to inform them before you booked them for any jobs. How spoilt and disgusting. Oh yes the crying bit, I was so stressed and upset by basically everything that I just couldn't help it anymore. And running up and down today like a mad woman trying to put things right.

For now, I just want to get past June.

I need a hug.

I want to go drinking.

Or maybe disappear totally.

crappy monday, help.

What does it take to seriously irritate a person?

I attempted to do that today by asking many questions. And he actually retorted, "If I knew where all those things are, I will be doing them myself." Great, so you are even more clueless than I am. If you don't know where the supporting are, how am I supposed to know?

I (still) hate him.

Did everything half-heartedly. I swear some figures don't tie but if more den 95% does, I sure hope he does not notice the 5%.

Had a loss of appetite during lunch. Both me and my previous firm's senior...she was worried about her meeting later on the in afternoon whereas I was thinking of the messy shit I have to clear and also how to get through the next 1 week 3 days when I was already feeling suicidal just having to work 2 days under him last month.

Everyone seems to be in a crappy mood on Monday. I shall refrain from msn-ing lest I say/ask the wrong things. Yeah especially since I'm in a crappy pms-y mood myself.

cool sunday

Today is a good day to just laze in bed and do nothing. Been raining the whole of yesterday and it has been raining on and off today...which is absolutely divine. Never mind the fact that I was braving the rain yesterday to get to Sim Lim Square to check out tv tuners, then shopping at Orchard and ended off with Ocean 13.

So here I am seated with one of my many Korean facial masks on my face, counting away the minutes before I can remove it then retreat back to bed.

Last weekend to enjoy...

fleeting thoughts

On the train to work this morning, I had a fleeting thought of staying on till senior year 2. That is if I don't have too many team-leading jobs or shitty jobs. I had my fair share of good jobs during my brief six months here minus off the shipping and the incompetent manager who simply loves to book me to clear his outstanding shit. The shipping shit isn't all that bad but it just isn't my thing and I don't see the point in specialising in it. The reason why I hate(d) it then was because I was made to co-team lead with the pure brat when I knew nuts about the shipping business. And also the pure brat had much to contribute to my misery. I thought my wish was made loud and clear...however in the end, it was the pure brat who managed to wriggle herself out of it by simply requesting to do banks. Sure enough, she got her wish...i*c disappeared for her whereas for my schedule, the whole evil grey block stays to haunt and remind me I was cheated.

So that was how the fleeting thought came about, for a moment I thought I could. But I am really, really bu gan yuan. But is there anything I can even do about it? At the risk of being thrown even shittier things, I still wish for i*c to disappear, totally. Then I can discuss options with myself about sticking around for a longer period of time. I don't mind long jobs but can it be something I don't feel strongly against? I seem to be okay with all other industries (except when working under the incompetent manager). Sigh. Have I been passive long enough? Thinking stupidly that they will do something about my booking? Turns out I was so wrong.

SIGH.

Departure seems imminent but.

Pure brat, you are one lucky bitch.

happy 6 months

This marks the 5th day of my voicelessness. And still am not seeing a doctor. I mean I am fine and all, besides an incredibly sore throat, my raspy voice and occasional coughs...I can function pretty well. I just don't believe in taking mc when it's not required. Throw in a shit job with a shit manager and that would become extremely attractive. Haha, ya that's how things work.

Anyway, happy six months to myself.

Six months of being here and counting down to god knows when.

voice gone

I have officially lost my voice. As of last night, my voice has been reduced to a raspy, husky croak. No, it is not sexy at all. Especially when you are croaking your way through work.

Sigh. An MC would be good but why is it that when I am genuinely unwell, I can't take MC! Talk about irony.

I would be left alone with an intern tomorrow while the senior is happily having training. To top it off, the manager wants to come down. I hardly think I am in the state to discuss any sort of issues whatsoever.

Sigh. Work stinks and June looks set to be a long terrible month. Not that I am looking forward to July cos I will be swallowed back into my prolonged nightmare.

100th post dedicated to the N76

My 100th post!

I wanted to comment on my blog being a year old in March but cleanly forgot about it. But anyway this is the 100th post, so I guess it's something to remember by except the 100th entry is gonna be dedicated to something frivolous again.

I am in love with the Nokia N76. I wasn't exactly looking out for phones lately as I don't need to (2 year plan not up) and also none caught my attention till I saw the very pretty N76.

It's Red! And shiny red somemore!


I got a soft spot now for anything that is red/shiny or black/shiny and N76 happens to come in both colours!


But somehow I prefer the red one cos it's so flashy. Muahahaha.

I used to think Samsung clamshells are nicer than Nokia clams but N76 just about proves that wrong now. It is such a beauty IMO.

However, it only has a 2 megapixel camera (as compared to my 3 megapixel n80). CNet Asia editors gave it a 6.7/10 which is only average. But the average user gave it a 9/10, haha guess people are going more for the looks than the features. I wonder how's the sms function. Currently my n80 is pissing me off cos it takes ages to get one sms sent. Not when I'm in a hurry then I rather call the person than staring at the phone wondering when the other person's ever gonna get my message.

But anyway too broke now to even think about the N76 for I just splurged on a shiny black LG 22'' lcd monitor. Haven't set it up yet...can't wait!

Will be dreaming of the n76 still..what a pretty, sexy phone. *sniffles*

First time blogging in office, which I consider a taboo and should never in any circumstances be repeated again (unless in situations like this). In any case, there is no one seated beside, behind me so I am pretty safe.

BUT not safe from incoming bombs. Sigh.

Currently awaiting for shit and bombs to fly by my way.

Maybe I should have MC-ed myself but then again, MCs should be put to good uses and not wasted on situations like this. It's not all that bad yet, but what do I know? Shit piling at say 4:30 pm in the afternoon is no joke. And I'm gonna brave the crowd at the PC Show later. Haha, have skipped quite a number of IT/PC shows due to the disgusting crowds but this time round, I wanna check out the LCD screens. Might invest in a 22 inch one for my room...for bigger and better viewings (think dramas, movies) from the lappy. Yah, yah it's totally a want, not a need. And checking out ipod nanos/ipods, my ipop mini is dying. Yes my list of wants is very long and I am not going to blow my finances at one go, having just contributed substantially to the South Korea economy.

So gonna end off abruptly now then.

Evening update:

The bomb wasn't really a bomb. Just some admin stuff and that's about all. Phew. Last weekend to enjoy before I start peaking again.

depressed

My first bout of depression after so long....or rather the second one of the year. I remembered I was pretty depressed immediately after returning from Taipei that made me wanna call it quits. Well this second round of depression ain't any far off from the first. In fact, they are related.

I hate solo jobs.

I rather there's one more person on it besides me so that I won't just totally sink and drown alone. And the feeling really suck, especially if your client took leave, TB wasn't ready when the client returns and when the TB is finally ready, the beginning retained earnings DON'T TIE but the client has already gone back home. All these in the space of 2 days and I only have 3 fucking days to complete the audit PLUS the bloody financial statements. Not to mention there is TAX involved, something I have forgotten/never attempted and no one around to guide. I am at a loss really and behaving like a complete zombie for the whole of today. I am feeling so goddamn helpless to the point that I am stoning and staring off into thin air if I am left on my own. I know full well there is no way I can finish, I don't know what to do about it....I just want to die.

That is precisely why I am very sure I can't survive as a senior. Too much responsibilities involved with too many bosses and jobs to answer to.

The above encompasses much of my misery and the second bit is related to what I mentioned in the first para. My counselling manager has quit. No one's gonna be around to ensure that the shit will be removed from my schedule. On the contrary, pure brat managed to pull it off. That job has totally vanished from her schedule and replaced with banks and funds. Well, maybe the top favors pure breds and listen to their requests. And midstreamers are merely people they think they can cajole and con easily?

I am going to die on Monday.

expiring

First day back at work and I got thrown into the deep end, well more bottomless whirlpools whatsoever to come. I was booked on OA, the secretary was on leave, I was happily shaking my legs till I saw something red on my schedule. Yeah, literally saw red and was dragged down to clear shit for a securities firm. For someone who has no idea what the hell is CRR and PRR, I thought killing myself was the surest and fastest way to save myself. The AM couldn't be bothered to go into details as he was rushing for time. Merely gave me an overview of where to look for what and I started to plough through the figures myself. It was just blind tying of figures and when I had to talk to the client, my questions were mostly short and vague so as not to show my complete ignorance. Yeah what a way to start a new work week after two weeks of brain malfunction. Yes, my soul is still in Seoul.

Besides the shitty work bit, a piece of not-so-good news greeted (shocked) me which perhaps reaffirms my expiring shelf life. Sigh

Mawang-ing

The Devil is totally freaking me out. I'm wondering if I should continue with one more episode or maybe half of an episode. Really should try to sleep earlier today as I came back kind of late last night and also tomorrow, WORK. Sigh. Never mind, shall try to endure a few months more and we'll see again.

But must admit, The Devil is really quite good as a suspense thriller and that humans are really the scariest of all creatures.

Project Korea accomplished

My body clock is screwed. Woke up at 8:30 am today which was a sin since I am still on leave and haven't had a good rest for the past 8 days. Maybe too used to waking up on the dot for fear of being late. And to clarify on something, I am not exactly a light sleeper, I can sleep past thunder storms and what not. I am just not used to morning calls imposed by package tours and hence as a result, the body subconsciously forces itself to wake up unnaturally. Sigh.

Despite everything, I love Korea.

Wanted to nap in the afternoon but ended up surfing randomly at forums and watching video clips and to my dui-ness, I read that my favourite korean boy (Se7en) was back in Seoul from the US the very same week I was there. Argh! Else I could have kept my eyes peeled at every corner in the city of Seoul. Haha. Ignore my fangirl nonsense please.

Anyway, take a look below at where most of my money went into:

A grand total of 26 masks and other random things


As compared to what I bought in Taipei in March


I have gone all crazy with Korean cosmetics. As what Joyce aptly puts it, we are indeed very bad influence on each other. ;)

And these are not all.

Earrings! Pardon the lousy shot, can't use flash as the earrings reflect light


Plus shoes, clothes, food....I really have to eat grass for the next few months. Who cares about the upcoming GSS? I have no motivation to shop locally anymore. But I do have to splurge on pre-ordering the last HP book fast before the 7% GST hits (being the kiasu s'porean...)!

Checked my office mail this morning, no bombs no nothing for the past week which is good. I shall enjoy the slacking for the rest of this week. I don't want to go back to work.

Korea!

Joyce has alot of things to remember for Korea trip. Uh, I'll try to remember the Goong bears? But I bet they'll be so expensive! And I don't want to fit in too many bears, they can't be compressed can they? lol.

Till then.

spideyyy

Flying in about 22 hours' time and I haven't packed a single thing into my luggage. Yeah I have about a day's time so what the heck, cept I haven't deducted the sleeping hours. Minus off the time spent procrastinating as well as pondering what to bring. I really don't have much time. Argh I hate packing. I wish I'm Harry Potter, then with a swish of my wand, everything will fly into the suit case and be PACKED automatically. And I hate late night flights too. But then again, I'll be in Korea come Monday morning.So.......finally....my long awaited Seoul 2007 plan. :)

Anyway, just came back from Spidey. I think Tobey McGuire has grown fat, even looks abit on the 'uncle' side. LoL. I don't hope for a Spidey 4 cos my handsome misunderstood villain is dead. Oh well. It's your normal action-packed, superhero movie and Spidey 3 still lived up to that IMO. I don't think I'll ever get tired of superhero movies...yeah just throw in the cute guys. ;)

It's time for bed. I will try to pack as fast as possible tomorrow today, I promise.

Retribution

Retribution is a stupid horror flick. Please don't watch it if you have a choice. Or if you don't, just save the $8/$9.

Okay, we had a choice yesterday and it was alternating between Eternal Summer and Retribution. Eternal Summer is this taiwanese arty farty drama about gays and it has supposedly won/nominated for some awards but somehow we choose horror over gays art. And it sucks. And that female ghost's screech is way too piercing..think fingernails on a chalkboard. I would write it off as a totally pointless movie. Or maybe Hills have eyes 2 would be a better choice for a horror feast but I wasn't in a blood and gore mood.

It has been such a long drough of nil movies for me and I have to break the dry spell with a stupid film. Why not Spiderman 3? Because Spiderman 3 is freaking not available till today and I'm not supposed to watch it as I'm watching it this coming weekend.

Anyway for the last two nights, I have been plagued with nightmares once again. I don't know it is always the case, the week before my leave, it has to be fucking unbearable with loads of undue stress thrown in, which explains my disturbed state of mind.

Majolica Majorca

You have heard about birkenstock sprees. Well, there are all kinds of online sprees but now, there is the Majolica Majorca spree. Yes, you heard it, for those who know, one line of Shiseido's product and per the website, supposedly available only in Japan. That is wrong, it is not only available and sold exclusively in Japan, in fact it is available at most Watsons' in Taipei (I don't know why the 101 Watson don't sell MM stuff....but the XMD one has plenty).

The prices published on the above site are definitely more expensive than the prices in Taipei. Let's just take a look at the Majolook Illuminator. It costs SGD22.90 but if you get it in Taipei, it's NT330 which roughly translates to about SGD15. Haha but of course, you need to travel to Taiwan to get it at that kinda price which basically is going to cost more than a mere 8 bucks difference. But in return, you get the happiness and satisfaction just to get away from SG. I love Taipei. :) And I stocked up on my MM stuff, 2 palates of the Majolook Illuminator, 1 Majolica skin remaker, 1 blusher, 1 lipgloss as well as a pricessy container for the skin remaker.

We should hint hint for the Watson's in SG to bring in MM cosmetics too.

I still can't bear to use my MM stuff......

frivolous entry

It just goes the show how small the world really is and how goddamn ignorant I am.

This guy who added me on friendster some time ago (and on msn too) is actually the CEO of a well-known spa. I only know he drives a porsche cos of the pictures from friendster and that's about all. Exchanged a few friendster messages and never chat once on msn before and after which he was conveniently forgotten.

And how do I get to know about this? That is because he forms one of the judges on a certain beauty contest currently on TV right now.

Haha well well, something interesting on a boring Sunday night.