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Thursday, April 29, 2004
Tjin-Kai & Pei Ee have a wedding website which is under "creative construction". As with several things in connection with the wedding, the site will be fully functional by their 1st wedding anniversary. :P
So what other things have been "KIV-ed"? Well, for one, the much-postponed engagement dinner that I promised to throw for them. Maybe it will be held after they return from the honeymoon.... Or maybe change it to the 1st month anniversary dinner? Hmmmm....
Another thing was the bridal shower. Pearly and I joked that it shall occur once Pei Ee gives birth! Well, we did attempt to throw an impromtu shower. It had nothing associated with the usual bridal parties:- no gifts, games or party favours. We even forgot to do the few wedding-themed activities that were planned. Eeek! However, what it did have was Pei Ee, her bridesmaid and 2 close friends, her favourite (and sinful) foods and her beloved TV shows. I sincerely hope that it counts as "pampering the Bride before the wedding"...
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Wednesday, April 28, 2004
I feel like crap. At first I thought I felt betrayed by Boss, but it's really not him. It's just how things are...
Having a dessert party later. Am going to attack the chocolate, like chocolate has never been attacked before. Hopefully drowning myself in the brown stuff will take the edge off...
I hate how vulnerable I leave myself. Should have learnt by now to acquire some armor. Foolish, foolish amy...
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Monday, April 26, 2004
Today is Monday, April 26th. On Sunday, May 9th Tjin-Kai and Pei Ee are getting married. That's the tea ceremony, civil solemnisation and the wedding banquet - i.e. the whole shebang.
11 more days.
274 more hours.
16,440 minutes.
986,400 seconds.
and counting...
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Thursday, April 22, 2004
This is for Pearly, because she makes 3pm tea breaks so much fun!
Kingdom of Heaven (May 2005)
(orli does an aragorn! 1000 fangirls faint.)
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Just had an enlightening lunch with a colleague. He laid down the facts of life and put all sorts of ideas in my head. The best part was when he said, "Frankly speaking, I think you should go." Wah! Encouragement to quit. Boss would so have a fit if he heard. Hahahaha!
Next topic....
It is 17 days to THE WEDDING. Is it finally time to worry about what to wear? Or does PC-ness mean I have to wait another week?
Anyone wants to go shopping?
Postscript: Boss did indeed have a fit when he heard that someone was encouraging me to quit. LOL!
He also said, "You're so patient with all of this only because of your relationship with me, right?" Well, nice to know that he knows...
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Monday, April 19, 2004
Geek Notes
Has everyone seen Hellboy (2004) yet? Anyone remember the BPRD logo? It appears here on Scud's t-shirt.
And who is Scud? Josh 'Scud' Frohmeyer (played by Norman Reedus) is a character from Blade II (2002) where that movie still was taken from.
It's interesting to note that Guillermo del Toro directed both comics-to-film adaptations. (Hellboy is a Dark Horse comic, while Blade comes from Marvel comics.)
Also, Ron Perlman who acted as Hellboy was also in Blade II (as Dieter Reinhardt).
So this wardrobe choice was perhaps a nod/wink to those in the know. How cool. Geeky and totally irrelevant trivia, but cool nonetheless.
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Friday, April 16, 2004
Part 2 of my resignation occurred yesterday evening at Anchorpoint's Haagen-Dazs.
The people I've told the full story of Part 1 said it sounded like I was breaking up with my boyfriend. Well, for those people, I hope it pleases you to note that Part 2 was more rational and less emotional.
For instance, on Wed we said:
Me: Why is it so hard for you to let me go?
He: Because I like working with you, and I like you...
Me: I like you too!
Yesterday we said:
He: I can get a replacement to do your job, but I can't replace you.
Me: Ok...
Anyways, we hammered out the details of my notice period, which will end on 15th May. Boss says I'm free to go then, but he would appreciate it if I could stay a little while after that. "Anything after May 15th would be a bonus," said he.
Boss was absolutely amazing about it all. On the way back we discussed my career options and he even gave me interview tips! Wow! His behaviour as a parting-with-a-confidential-secretary Boss is exactly similar to my behaviour as a jilted girlfriend. (I sometimes advise my Ex on how to patch things up with his new gf).
It's no wonder then that we get along so well. We're wired the same way.
I'm absolutely going to miss it here. But I know that it's a necessary evil. We all have to MOVE ON. So, thanks and goodbye!
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Wednesday, April 14, 2004
"Fealty with love, valor with honor, disloyalty with vengeance."
-Denethor, LOTR:ROTK (movieverse)
I have resigned from my job. I did it last night over after-dinner drinks at HV Coffee Club. Rather unusual place for a resignation and a very emotional, non-professional resignation it was too. But it's done. Finally! Phew!
My assistant/replacement signs her contract today (hopefully no more delays). However, she can only start work on 22nd April. I have decided that I can no longer put my life on hold, thus the pushing forward of my resignation date.
Now, it's the slow and painful serving out of the notice period. I worry about what he and the rest will do. Love can so easily turn to hate. But I will persevere. Go, me!
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Friday, April 09, 2004
It is exactly 4 months or 122 days to my birthday.
A long time ago, I made a promise to myself that I will not still be working at my current job when that happens.
Plan A was to resign on June 1 and serve 2 months notice as stated in my contract. And I would give myself some R&R time as a birthday treat.
Plan B was to hire an assistant, then train and evaluate her for a month. Should she prove capable, I would tender my resignation.
Well, it’s been an uphill struggle trying to find a suitable candidate. I’ve decided that by April 12th, I’ll just choose the lesser of two evils and just hope that things will turn out for the best.
Which means that I may be able to tender by May 14th and leave by mid-July.
Plan C was to quit after my assistant has been here for 1 week, i.e. April 19th. Also, instead of serving a full 2-month notice period, I’ll just do the bare minimum (3 or 4 weeks). I’ll deal with whatever penalty there may be.
Since there will be a replacement for me, things won’t be too bad for the company. And all modesty aside, I am not that uniquely talented. I’m sure that the new girl, once she settles down, will be able to handle the workload with the same level of efficiency.
My greatest fear/concern is facing my beloved Boss and telling him that I’m leaving. Especially when I consider all his nurturing and investment in my professional (and personal) development. But I’m logical enough to realize that I cannot repay him by giving him the next few years of my life. Sorry to pillage you and run, Boss, but that’s how it’s got to be. But you were my first and you’ll always have a special place in my life.
I hope he doesn’t react badly and decide to make my life as miserable as possible. But as it is said, “this too shall pass”. I believe I can withstand a few weeks of abuse. I’ll just have to focus on what’s waiting on the other side: freedom and a chance to start over.
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Friday, April 02, 2004
Estne volumen in toga, an solum tibi libet me videre?
"Is that a scroll in your toga, or are you just glad to see me?"
You're smooth, okay, but you also need a girlfriend. Bad.
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