Don’t settle

Don’t settle. Don’t settle for less. Don’t settle for someone you don’t like as your partner. Don’t settle for a job you don’t like . Don’t settle for friends who make you feel like a lesser person. Don’t settle for a weight you are unhappy with. Go for what you really want.

Extracted from http://celestinechua.com/blog/101-ways-to-live-your-life-to-the-fullest/

A controversial story

I was reading Black Swan and there was a story about the drowned worshippers.

One Diagoras, a nonbeliever in the gods, was shown painted tablets bearing worshippers who prayed, then survived a subsequent shipwreck. The implication was that praying protects u from drowning. Diagoras then asked,'' Where were the pictures of those who prayed, then drowned?''

Happen to meet a 'friend'

So I saw this friend a month back when I was eating lunch with Ms Chua. This 'friend' came to me and asked me where I am working now. I say I am auditing GIC now. She misheard what I say and thought I was saying GIC. She said where is you name card. I took out of my name card and say its just a big 4 company. And when she saw my name card, she said chey... auditing firm..

I wasn't offended but I am disgusted by her actions. Haha. She only asked my name card because she thought I was working in a prestigious firm. Damn realistic! Thats life. How come not many people ask me whether I am happy to work instead of asking me where I work? I have another friend who is an accountancy grad, decided to chose outward bound as a career. I think its important to find a job you like and right now I am not sure whether I will like my future job but I have a feeling it will be better than audit :)

31st July NDP Preview

I manage to get the tickets as my brother-in-law couldn't make it for the NDP Preview. Even though it is a preview, a lot of people turn up. Some are interested in the goodie bags, while others are interested in the performance and atmosphere.

Lots of effort has been spent to create this annual event and the national day songs made me shivered, feeling very nostalgic and rekindle my love for Singapore. Its like finally you sing Majulah Singapura again. I think the last one is my NTU convocation. Memories flashed back and I remember I went to National Stadium to support Singapore, the Singapore Vs Malaysia Tiger Cup semi finals match. I think what Singapore provides us are Peace and Security. I feel I always take peace for granted.

Here are the pictures:

Going to a whole new direction

I had been to three personal banking interviews and have lots of friends in personal banking. So I roughly know how they treat their employees. Its great to get into I presumed the best personal banking in Singapore. Interestingly, I had great disdain to personal banking long time ago. I was asked to join because of my friend, Chye. I wouldn't say personal banking is top of my choice but it will be something I wanna try after a year in audit.

Its funny when I tell people I am going personal banking. One side of friends will say,'' Woah, so exciting and fun. You can meet a lot of people''. I don't know what they say are honest but some are really interested in sales though. The other side of friends will say,'' I hate sales and its hard''. Some even go on further saying,'' don't come to me, I wont buy from you.'' .

Anyway, I have already make this choice and this could be a do or die decision. I really hope I can succeed and my sisters are very supportive as they can see in my eyes that I don't really like audit even though I am very pro accounting and a very number person. My mum is skeptical but she still supports my choice. This is a drastic career change and I have recently become closer to my audit friends. Leaving them is not easy.

There is no place for medicore performance in sales. Its either you can or you cannot. Lets see how I progress then :)

23rd July 2010

It is my birthday and I went to Jay Chou concert on my birthday. I think Jay Chou is one of the first blog entry in my blog. He 'makes' me listen to Chinese songs when my life only evolves in English songs last time. As what my friend said," Jay has changed the entire Chinese music scene :o ''
I was separated from my friend, Chong Tang, so technically I was alone in the concert. I bought the 101 tickets out of desperation and seriously don't ever get these seats. I cant even see the face of Jay Chou. Out of frustration, halfway I went to the back of $168 seats and had a better view of Jay. When the concert was ending in one hour, I hacked and edged closer to the back of $198. Super high and I think I will be even more high if my friend were with me :) It was a wonderful day and Jay Chou sang many classic songs to celebrate his 10 years in music industry. Looking forward to his Green Hornet movie. He is speaking English. Oh my God. Hahaha. A decade of Jay Chou era.

There are so many people who went to the concert. I saw Daphne and Shuxian. I heard Cora, Wein, Siwei and Jinhe went there too. So happy to see so many friends went to the Friday concert. There will be more to come on Saturday and Sunday!!

The photos are taken by Jinhe. He sat on the 228 dollars seat with powerful camera and skills. Thanks Jinhe

Soccer Bets

I bet two bets against the favourites which were Brazil and Argentina. Beside Spanish players, the two best players on the pitch left in this World Cup before the kickoffs were Kaka and Messi. They look energtic but they were subdued for most of the time. They are now out of the competition and I won my bets :) Haha.

Its Monday again, I feel so tired.