Friday, December 23, 2011
I'm not going to upload my Taiwan trip pictures onto blogger, its too much of a hassle if you can only upload 5 each time!
Past week:
YA went to work :)
I'm doing temp at an accounts department of a real estate company.
So far i've worked 7 days. I must say it was one of the best experiences of my life.
The bore of the work, the stress of answering phone calls, pacifying irate callers and the sheer amount of paperwork to be done menially.
And of course, the generosity and kindness of both the office staff and the property agents alike, the camaraderie between them is also amazing, the humor that goes on in the office, the joy of having meals with your colleagues and sharing wonderful food. (we love food so much)
It was my first job in an office environment, so it was an eye-opener for me.
I rather enjoyed it! i really did overall...
people compliment you when you do a good job, people don't compliment you when you do a good job and only people become rude to you over the phone. (that's why i dislike answering phone calls!)
For the first few days, i was taken under the wings of teacher Joy who patiently and meticulously taught me how to do tasks around the office, most importantly how to do paperwork and navigate the company's server.
I learnt how to deal with calls asking for inquiries about commission, it was a rather nerve wrecking task at first especially if they asked for their project status, many steps had to be undertaken to obtain the information. I slowly grew accustomed to this. I like people that are so polite over the phone. I learnt to process receipts and do checking, process checks as well as file them.
I also made a few new friends. Also, i was the youngest in the office, haha.
For the past few days, i did work in the meeting room, away from the phones :D
I must admit that office work is monotonous. What spices it up are the various events that take place in it!
Treats are common in my workplace, agents do treat us quite well.
Well... im gaining weight already. eerrgghhh
we have bubble tea sessions at least once per week and KOI is conveniently located next to our work building.
Christmas was coming soon and everyone was in a festive mood. I shamefully admit that I experienced the joy of receiving much more than that of giving.
Call Of The Wild at 8:24 PM
Friday, December 02, 2011
Reflection of times past and plans for the future
A lvls finally ENDED!
im still busy though.
I'm so excited! I want to see the tops of clouds again and glide past the spires of cloud castles!
Travelling by air is so awesome!
Maybe when I return, i've got to start holiday jobs, just to use my time "wisely" and not slack at home like my Mom says. There goes my time to play skyrim and actually do nothing other than recreational activities.
For now, im just excited about tomorrow. It's quite a rush actually, one event after another.
I haven't even played online games with my classmates tonight. Oh!It's close to 1am already...
better get some shut-eye for my journey tomorrow!
Before that, some reflection for the past 2 years.
I am thankful for all the support everyone has given me in this crucial moment of my life.
Especially times where anyone has studied together with me or given me words of encouragement. This will be a little mushy but I don't regret one bit of the experience I have gone through in these 2 years of JC. We may all have different backgrounds and perspectives, different dreams and goals. I am glad and honored to be part of your memories (hopefully good and funny).
I will remember that you, my friends and everyone I've met in these 2 years, have been part of my life. We have forged bonds stronger than cold steel, braved gales stronger than those on High Hrothgar, slayed gargantuan frost dragons and emerged barely alive. (sorry, i got influenced by Skyrim, its just that awesome)
My journey would not be complete and never will be without you buddies. haha.
We should plan outings and meet up some day :D
These memories, from the awkward; disgusting; hilarious; serious; boring; sexy o.o...etc
Maybe I'll remember them on some day where I'll be doing nothing. I always remember such stuff on these kind of days, im weird that way hah!
Ok, end of mushy reflection time. tried to make it less mushy...
But i really am thankful.
(Gives buddies an imaginary hug)
I have not forgotten anyone from before those 2 years too, free imaginary hug for you all too!
signing off.
Pilot Tanya; Requesting for takeoff.
Call Of The Wild at 12:47 AM