I have never regret switching job to H&M after completion of my poly studies. I remembered contemplating whether to change my previous retail job to H&M. And I can never forget how nervous I was on my first day of work. Working in the flagship store was a huge challenge, be it on or off floor. There were many things that I had to learn and do, and there were so many staffs in that outlet that it is impossible to befriend every single one of them. After the first day of work, I wanted to quit so badly that I told my previous manager that I had something to tell her. But after giving it a thought, I then decided to endure and continue working for at least a few months so that I can build up my resume. 

Then came one day when my current Store Manager asked me if I wanted to transfer over to another outlet which was then opening soon. I agreed immediately and prayed hard that I can be transfer out to a smaller store. After working at flagship store for 2 months, I was then transferred to VivoCity outlet. It is much smaller and less stress compared to before but I was still struggling to fit in and work with the rest. 

Over the months as I worked, I met new people and see staffs come and go. I was always counting down to the day when I will quit after attaining my driving license and chill before I leave for studies. However, as time passed, instead of feeling excited that I would be leaving soon, I feel more attached to the people and place and I have already established good friendships with colleagues and managers.

Albeit tiring, I cannot deny that working there was enjoyable. Having to wake up at 6am to prepare for work is no joke, especially if you get morning shifts all the time (but I cannot blame my manager for that, I was the one who requested for it). We have to do morning delivery everyday; opening the totes, unpacking the garments, tagging the garments and accessories with alarm tags, hanging the garments, morning briefing and running the garments and accessories. It has become a routine for me every other day. I spent 4 to 5 hours of my work time doing all these, and the rest of the day doing cashiering, fitting room and tidying the floor. I will never forget how we always chat, joked, and crazed around in the morning as we unpack all the clothes, how we complained about the number of totes that come each day, and how we sing and dance to the songs when the store operates everyday.

There were many times when I created problems for my colleagues, Responsible and Managers. But I am grateful for their understanding and help. Over the past 7 months at Vivo outlet, I have become closer with many of the staffs there and it is because of them that work has become more tolerable and manageable. Everyone sees me as the little girl and treat me well. I will never ever forget this experience and the people who have accompanied through the past 9 months of work.

Thank you, H&M.

2013

This is supposed to be posted on 1 Jan 2014 but I kept delaying it. And I have no intention of updating the post now so I am going to post it as it is.
 

I had many new experiences in 2013. I gained and lose a lot in 2013 as well.

I went for many museum exhibitions
I had watched Perks of Being a Wallflower alone
I started working at H&M
I graduated from polytechnic
I have received a scholarship
I went to Universal Studios Singapore twice
I went to Bangkok, Thailand with my poly friends
I have a rabbit
I have gotten much closer with my secondary school friends and have been meeting so often
I have been splurging on foods
I got my driving license
I attended many interviews: 2 job interviews, 2 scholarship interviews, 2 university interviews
I had cracked my head thrice for the essay component of local university application and once for scholarship application
I hesitated on which university option to choose
I had thought of taking a gap year
I had thought of stopping school
I cried a lot because I was indecisive and unsure
I found that I have quite a few health problems
I have a rather bad relationship with my family
I have met a lot of new people
I turned one year older
I went to Adventure Cove
There are a lot of stuffs which I have attempted
but I can't think clearly now

River Safari + Bishan Park

River Safari

Bishan Park

Went to River Safari last Sunday with my cousin and her family. My cousin had the corporate pass therefore we need not pay for the admission and boat ride ticket. The entire place is rather small compared to the zoo but I still think it is worth paying a visit. Even though there are the common types of animals which you can see in the zoo as well e.g. crocodiles, fishes and monkeys, there are still other never-seen-before (at least to me) animals that you can catch a glimpse of e.g. red panda, panda, golden pheasant, jaguar and otter. Sadly, we didn't get to eat the famous panda bun because we would have to detour back to the restaurant and we thought that they may had been sold out as there is a limited number of buns sold per day.

After leaving River Safari, my cousin and I decided to head back to my grandmother's house. Instead of going there straight, we walked around AMK Hub and shortly decided to go to Bishan Park to have impromptu brunch/dessert at Grub. We then took a bus and reached the cafe, only to realise that they would be opened at 5.30pm. Thus, my cousin and I sat on a bench and rested. Half an hour later, it started drizzling and we sought shelter (which didn't serve its purpose as a shelter at all). The rain started pouring and we had no choice but to run to the cafe to seek (better) shelter. By then we were all drenched and freezing. We stood like that for one hour before the cafe operates and we ordered our food. After eating, we went back to grandmother's house and dried ourselves.

I am glad that my cousin asked me out and sort of accompanied me through the day otherwise I would have spent my day at home lazing around instead. We chatted and it made me realise that there is someone who is as concerned about the family as I am. I am not good in expressing myself therefore I try to show it through my actions. The little things that I do for my family and friends are my way of expressing my love for them. But sadly, not everyone notices or realises it. Not that I am asking for their appreciation, but I sincerely hope that they can feel how much I do care about them.

Sometimes I feel that I am imposing on my friends a lot. I am always asking them out because I don't have other friends to go out with. I would always be asking them for their schedules and trying to arrange a meet up but I tend to neglect the fact that they are still schooling and have other friends to meet as well. I don't mean to be selfish; I simply want to spend more time with them before I leave. I am afraid that once I leave, we will grow distant even though we promised that we won't. But 9 months isn't a very short period. Many things can happen within those months. They are friends whom I've once grew slightly distant with, therefore I want to meet and spend time with them often and grow closer than before.

From HonestlyWTF

Boho Garden

Kids Love Karen Walker

Hansel From Basel

Sea of Clouds

Audrey Kawasaki

Embroidered Dwellings

Tree-rific Treehouses

OMG. I want all of these charms from Ohm! Although I don't own a Pandora or Ohm bracelet, I am already thinking of getting a Pandora bracelet for myself as my belated birthday present. And if you're thinking why get Ohm charms when I am going to buy Pandora bracelet... none of the Pandora charms caught my eye, I am serious. In fact, Ohm beads are much more pretty and has a variety of designs. Hopefully I can manage to buy these charms (or receive it from others as a gift *hint*).

Monthly Honestly WTF sharing...

Mademoiselle Maurice

Parks Recreation

Sunny Gu

I really screwed up my life big time. I've seemed to make the wrong decision this time. It's one of the important phases of my life (schooling life to be specific). And now I can't revert all the things that have happened. I'll have to suck it up and carry on with it. Ultimately I chose prospect over interest, which is one of the dumbest thing I've ever done. I gave up the perfect opportunity to pursue a course of study which I've been interested in ever since I was young. I let the chance slipped by and now I have to choose the alternative in order to relieve my mother's financial burden. I don't wish to use such crude word but I've really FML.

I'll never forget how badly I cried the day after acceptance deadline and anxious and befuddled I was weeks before the deadline. It was definitely the worst time of my life (at the moment). Now I can only pray for the best for my course credit transfer application. I'm going to cross all my fingers and toes for that!

Somehow, I'm affected by this quote lately:

人生本来就有很多事是徒劳无功的！

It's something like most of the things you do in life go into vain. I don't exactly know how it actually relates to my situation now but I just seemed to find it close to my heart these days. I'm an emotional person, thumbs down for this.

Now I'm hoping that no one or at least not many people will ask me about my university course. I hate explaining to others about it since it's such a long story... To whoever who is reading this and knows me personally, please keep those questions to yourself because I will not mention anything about it any sooner (I may in the future but at the moment, NO).

Meadow Sweet

Double Vision

Bangkok + Plane Ride

Thought I should just post some photos from my BKK trip. Part of me wants to go back there for the shopping and massage but part of me doesn't because of the scorching weather and endless walking (and the not so nice hotel). Whenever I travel, the one thing that I enjoy the most is plane ride. It excites me the most, even more than having fun in the country. Out of the 3 plane rides I'd taken, I only got the window seat once (okay, maybe it's not that bad given the fact that some people didn't get it at all)! I can't explain how much I ADORE and WANT window seat. I shall choose my own seat the next time I book my air ticket, I always get bad assigned seats.

Speaking of plane ride, what I always do on plane is to listen to my iPod, watch shows on plane, eat and sleep. Pretty much the typical stuffs that people do on plane. I like to stare out of the windows frequently too, especially during morning flight. I like to see the fluffy clouds outside.

I also tend to think about things on plane. I'll reflect what I've done over the past months and years. Or I'll think about current situations which require me to make a decision. But it has been proven that my ability to think, reflect and analyse situations decreases when I'm on plane. I just feel the thrill about taking a plane and not care about any other things.

Anyhow, I'm already planning for another trip this year, to either Taiwan or Bangkok (again). But no money no talk, so I'll have to work harder and save up. I'll probably save up and travel to Tasmania or Venice next year but it's highly unlikely that I'll visit those two places because of the high travel costs!

Another mix that I would like to share (: I like to listen to 8tracks mix and use Tumblr at the same time, a very comfy and soothing combination.