Gloomy Wednesday

Zzzzzz... I have a love-hate relationship with this weather.

Love, cos it's comfy.

Hate, cos I am working and can't sleep-in in this weather. Sad.

Initially, I thought of extending my stay in Melbourne to visit Kor and Jie after the trip as taxes is so so expensive if I were to make the trip on my own. Might as well make good use of this opportunity. But as 1 is in Mel and the other Sydney, I need at least 5 days to 1 week extra. However, I was warned that it is the peak season and I will not be allowed more than the weekends as I'm needed in the office. Which means 3 days (I was scheduled to return on a Thursday). And if I was to just vist 1 and not the other, it's not fair. And if Jie was to drive down with the 3 prince and princesses just for the weekend, it doesn't make sense. So final decision, not to extend at all. Sorry Kor and Jie...

Still gloomy over the decision as I wanted so much to see them and spend sometime with them. Sigh... Now the other thing is to inform them a not. Though I most prob will to see if they needed anything. Maybe will just get Kor to meet me. Sigh... Still keeping my fingers crossed for miracles.................

2 More Trips Coming Up.

I'm scheduled to fly again.

I will be traveling to Ho Chi Min for 6 days at the end of next month and another more or less confirmed one to Melbourne for 7 days in mid November. Both will be tourleading assignments with schools.

Don't mind going to Vietnam again and ok with going to Melbourne as this will be my first trip there. Been to Perth and Sydney but not Melbourne. So I'm ok. Except for 2 things: 1) I'm flying on Mum's BD. 2) No more winter countries (with possibility of snow) for me.

Bummer.

A Gift to Pamper Myself...

People say diamonds are a girl's best friend. Well, I just took the 1st step to get to know it. As a normal friend. Not best friends yet.

Went to the International Jewellery Show with Min on Sunday. Interesting. I'm neither a fan of pearls, nor gems and stones, nor diamonds. But I love looking at designs. I love fashion shows. And so I went.

Looked around and decided to try some rings (at the persuasion of the sales persons.) I had been wanting to see if I will change my interest and set my eyes on any diamond rings. Ok. I am no lady. Diamond rings only look good on people with long slender fingers. AND IT LOOKED AWKWARD ON ME. Disappointed.

Then I chanced upon this white gold ring at SK. It's not a 'diamond' diamond ring. It's actually is between the guy and gal. the head of the 2 figurines are each with a diamond bit as well. That's much better. And it's going at 50%. So I bought it. And this is it...

Photos of Baby Issac..

Okie... The photo link is here if you want to see the pictures of the baby (and the process)..

http://gallery.me.com/jazerstudio_00#gallery

Disappointment

Not so much on the trip but on the decision that follows.

I am denied the Japan trip I was hoping for at the end of this month. Never mind that it was allocated to the Bu*** but the reason why I was denied and the subsequent 'to happen' events.

The reason I was denied was that I had been there before. My M denied my second chance again in October. I kinda expected not to be able to go for the one in Oct as she already told me I will be on course for 2 days. But was kinda sad that she didn't allow me on the upcoming one. and 4 days after he/she return from the Japan trip, My M is sending the Bu*** to another famil trip to Cherating with a part-timer. And My M was thinking of sending the part-timer on the Oct Japan trip.

I have other new perm staff at my counter but she is not sending them. Especially for the famil trip.

I know life is never fair but this is way off. Too visible. Too obvious.

I really need to leave this place.... Soon....

Baby Issac Lee Kai Jie

Just went to visit my newborn 'God-Nephew'. He's just 4 days old tody. Still very red and sleepy. But can't really tell who he looks like yet. Hee. He's just so cute. But hey, aren't all ladies that way?

I'm waiting for some photos of him. Will post once I get them!

New Addition to the 'Family'

Received a very happy sms this morning. I've got a new God-nephew! Baby Issac was born early this morning at 7.17am, weighing a good 3.6kg! Can't wait to see the new boy! Will be visiting them on Monday hopefully.

Congrats to the Lee family for the new addition!

Welcome to the world, Dear Issac!

Happenings Update...

Been a while since I blogged. Busy with NATAS and stuff. And busy with being lazy.. End up playing games the moment I on my laptop. So here goes...

Received a very nice and flattering letter of compliments from the very nasty customer(initially) who was in my recent Hokkaido trip. He attentioned and sent it all the way to the GM of the airline who of course forwarded it out to my GM. Well, it really feels good to be acknowledged appreciated for the service level which I provide. Normally on tour leading, I don't sleep or eat well. I'm more concerned that my pax enjoy and are well taken care of by my guide. Not a lot to customers know that. Most of them thought that we are there to have fun just like them. Never the case for me. I'm normally more stressed out when I tour lead. More so if I have a guide who just can't be bothered.

Now I know I am a 'darling to the whole group'. This is also the first group whom my customers actually emailed me all the pictures they took with me. And the guide. Ha.

Went for F.I.R's concert last Friday. It was good! Managed to let my hair down a bit. Was so worried I will fall asleep but I was so high and belting out all the songs along with Faye in just a matter of minutes after the start of the concert. True that Faye was not in the best condition but well, the atmosphere compensated for it. And of course not forgetting Ian and Real. They were the best. Guess I was more mesmerised by them both. Hee.

Went for my doctor's appointment on Monday. For my nose bleeding problem. Decided to do the same treatment to burn the blood vessels in my nose to try and stop the problem. Did that once a few years ago but apparently, my blood vessels grew back and I decided on the spot to do the same treatment. However, the treatment this time round came with some complication so I'm back in the specialist clinic again the next morning. Doctor gave me another course of medication (which of course I don't take and God knows where is it now..), sent me home and asked me to monitor my condition. How nice. At least I got the day off. But still...

Anyway, Jap class is starting again this Saturday so.. Back to a 6 days week...

Wonder if my trip at the end of the month will materialise...