3/11/2012
My 3rd week in London! Now realise that earnings not enough for spending. Higher salary not enough to compensate for expenses.
I got a job, working as Estate Finance Analyst for Sainsbury's. Don't quite like the old system i..e old excel version and the accounting application Oracle in this case. Start missing my old days in Glasgow.
At first thought London is a shopping paradise. It is somehow, but, no sizes left. All sales items gone within seconds. Unlike Glasgow, sales items plenty waiting for you to buy. The tube is so busy with people. Sigh..
Very much like KL. Some places are dodgy, not safe, i.e. shooting, theft, buglary, assaults and etc. could happen. If you want a better/safer place to live then you got to pay more say GBP800 per month. Again, that would not be affordable to me.
22/12/2012
Christmas is approaching. My office is getting colder and quiet. Many have already started taking leaves.
My Christmas plan this year would be
work as volunteer for vulnerable Children from Morning till afternoon.
and then back home for Christmas dinner with my landlord and her husband together we will have hotpot.
This Christmas is not like last year where I have Chen-Loong and my sister with me.
30/12/2012
No turkey and present this Christmas. But I am not alone. I took part as volunteer helping out the event organised by the kids' company. I have been helping at the dessert corner. Worked as a waitress. It's a good learning though. I learned that most black community are live in poor. One of my Malaysian friend who have been staying in UK for 15 years told me that because of their family issues are critical therefore people have concern to help the less fortunate. Whereby, in Asia countries less family issues thus there isn't much volunteering work to do. I totally agree.
No more sale please !!! On Boxing day I went to Harrods to hunt for my Michael Kors bag. Tina and I queue as early as 9a.m and people already there waiting for the store open at 10a.m. Crazy! None discounted stuff I got because the one I like is new arrival. At last I bought that at original price. Sigh.
Been doing shopping a lot to prepare myself home. Things are so expensive in KL. Anyway, walking at the park isn't my interest at all in London. I think those few places always attract me are just shopping mall and not park. All my money gone...
Friday, November 2, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
hesitate > Go back or stay?
I left Glasgow on the 15th and heading down to London. Now staying with my sis and one of her friend in a small room. Live like heaven with no job. Something I dislike is the living place. Really not use to share a single bed with my sis. Too small. Another girl is sleeping on the single bed herself. Aww, she got the luxury!
This is one of the issue driven me crazy to go home. I was thinking if I was to go back home sure I will have my own room. sleep comfortably. Rental in London is too expensive, 3 times than Glasgow.
Very lucky me! after two weeks, finally I received good news where I will be attending interview this coming Monday. It is a financial analyst role working for a reputable UK retailer. Doubt if the interview succeed, then I will need to start work immediately. Again that will be tied to contract of 4 months. However, I suppose to attend another interview which will be next month cause the hiring manager is away for holiday. That was the treasury role I am looking for. Should I wait for that?
I have in fact booked ticket to fly back KL on 6th of November. At first I was too depress, hearing no news with many job applications I have sent out.
I still haven't figure out, say if I got the job. Will I and Chen-Loong can still have long distance relationship? I am a bit frustrated and impatient already. So if either I give up him stay in London or back KL work harder and earn less money.Looking at current visa status, not easy for a foreigner to live in UK. As for my case, at most one year more then at the end I will still need to go back home =( Chen-Loong have the perception that without dependant visa would be easier to come over to UK and get a job.How naive he is! I have been persuaded him to apply dependant visa but he never listened to me.
My cousin advise me to make a list pros and cons if I were to make decision stay or leave? But till now, I am hesitating. I am hesitating also because is Chen-Loong my truly soul-mate? Sometimes I have questions in my mind: I love Chen-Loong? or is Chen-Loong love me? No one is perfect for sure. Chen-Loong is not a romantic person. Don't ever expect he will call me everyday even now we are separated by miles.I will jealous sometimes with my friends. They talk to their loved one on the phone everyday. I am a very calculative person somehow. I don't like to come out money from my pocket to pay the bills when I am with a guy. Chen-Loong like 50:50. But don't apply to me. Is because he is poor therefore he is stingy to me? Lots of question marks now, shall see how's the interview go. I think the god will give me a direction. Stay or go back.
This is one of the issue driven me crazy to go home. I was thinking if I was to go back home sure I will have my own room. sleep comfortably. Rental in London is too expensive, 3 times than Glasgow.
Very lucky me! after two weeks, finally I received good news where I will be attending interview this coming Monday. It is a financial analyst role working for a reputable UK retailer. Doubt if the interview succeed, then I will need to start work immediately. Again that will be tied to contract of 4 months. However, I suppose to attend another interview which will be next month cause the hiring manager is away for holiday. That was the treasury role I am looking for. Should I wait for that?
I have in fact booked ticket to fly back KL on 6th of November. At first I was too depress, hearing no news with many job applications I have sent out.
I still haven't figure out, say if I got the job. Will I and Chen-Loong can still have long distance relationship? I am a bit frustrated and impatient already. So if either I give up him stay in London or back KL work harder and earn less money.Looking at current visa status, not easy for a foreigner to live in UK. As for my case, at most one year more then at the end I will still need to go back home =( Chen-Loong have the perception that without dependant visa would be easier to come over to UK and get a job.How naive he is! I have been persuaded him to apply dependant visa but he never listened to me.
My cousin advise me to make a list pros and cons if I were to make decision stay or leave? But till now, I am hesitating. I am hesitating also because is Chen-Loong my truly soul-mate? Sometimes I have questions in my mind: I love Chen-Loong? or is Chen-Loong love me? No one is perfect for sure. Chen-Loong is not a romantic person. Don't ever expect he will call me everyday even now we are separated by miles.I will jealous sometimes with my friends. They talk to their loved one on the phone everyday. I am a very calculative person somehow. I don't like to come out money from my pocket to pay the bills when I am with a guy. Chen-Loong like 50:50. But don't apply to me. Is because he is poor therefore he is stingy to me? Lots of question marks now, shall see how's the interview go. I think the god will give me a direction. Stay or go back.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
My dream holiday to Italy
Can't wait for the day to come! everything booked.
Finally the day has come.
First stop: Bergamo > one night stay at the airport hotel costs EUR 90. I paid for it.I felt too much. Shouldn't take Ryan air. Cheap air fare. Bull shit! landed at night, therefore have no alternative but to stay over.
second stop: Venice > a mythical city. Floating on the water. Enjoy ride on the water bus. Like a bus on the road. Venice is small but it is a 'maze' to me. Easier get lost. Love Basilica and the square surrounded with music played by the band. make the atmosphere so romantic.We stayed at Meastre cheaper and nicer room as compared to Venice. Opposite of our hotel is the train station.
third stop: Florence> A lesson learned ! I have booked the wrong date by accident. I suppose to book 15th but click on 14th. The inspector told us to repurchase tickets. Chen-Loong paid by credit card of EUR170 for both of us. Hate the queuing system! We have been queued for 3 hours to enter the Ufizzi museum. Chen-Loong and I had arguments. I walked my way and he followed behind but he didn't manage to catch my sight. We missed the Gucci museum and the climb the Duomo.
fourth stop: Rome > We suppose to spend 3 days. Again, we have been walking too much and we missed the train to Pisa and that link to Milan next. Chen-Loong swipe card again paid for another EUR 180. Rome is amazing. Vatican museum took us long. 1000 of people were queuing in front of us. I am a stingy person, I didn't book the online ticket cause need to pay extra EUR4 per person. At the end, I got to pay EUR 70 for both, skip the line tour. Still the agent not efficient took us another 1 hour waiting time. I like Sistine Chapel. Impress with olden times artwork the passion for art. Michelangelo spent 15 years to paint the wall till his hands handicapped.
Finally the day has come.
First stop: Bergamo > one night stay at the airport hotel costs EUR 90. I paid for it.I felt too much. Shouldn't take Ryan air. Cheap air fare. Bull shit! landed at night, therefore have no alternative but to stay over.
second stop: Venice > a mythical city. Floating on the water. Enjoy ride on the water bus. Like a bus on the road. Venice is small but it is a 'maze' to me. Easier get lost. Love Basilica and the square surrounded with music played by the band. make the atmosphere so romantic.We stayed at Meastre cheaper and nicer room as compared to Venice. Opposite of our hotel is the train station.
third stop: Florence> A lesson learned ! I have booked the wrong date by accident. I suppose to book 15th but click on 14th. The inspector told us to repurchase tickets. Chen-Loong paid by credit card of EUR170 for both of us. Hate the queuing system! We have been queued for 3 hours to enter the Ufizzi museum. Chen-Loong and I had arguments. I walked my way and he followed behind but he didn't manage to catch my sight. We missed the Gucci museum and the climb the Duomo.
fourth stop: Rome > We suppose to spend 3 days. Again, we have been walking too much and we missed the train to Pisa and that link to Milan next. Chen-Loong swipe card again paid for another EUR 180. Rome is amazing. Vatican museum took us long. 1000 of people were queuing in front of us. I am a stingy person, I didn't book the online ticket cause need to pay extra EUR4 per person. At the end, I got to pay EUR 70 for both, skip the line tour. Still the agent not efficient took us another 1 hour waiting time. I like Sistine Chapel. Impress with olden times artwork the passion for art. Michelangelo spent 15 years to paint the wall till his hands handicapped.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Flipping pages - March ~ Tell the world I'm coming home!
Weekends is a long long day to me! I learn on my own, baking. Work best for me to past my time + de-stress . Even though I get better hands on at work but still as and when I need support from predecessor. Too much ad hoc come up. I can't handle. Q1 close is approaching again, I did go office on Sat/Sun to practice my tasks. The most annoy me is the GPMR testing. I hate it! no resolution still..
This evening, I made pumkin pie. Since after Joy make one for Xmas, I really miss it. Amazing!Of course, I am not as good as her. And I make potatoes+ Carrot soup. Just like Ah Peng said the way they make soup just like chinese make ABC soup. The last step of English soup is always blend it with hand blender. I just throw the bones and all ingredients into a pot rather than follow English way of 2 steps making soup i.e. make chicken stock first then followed by making the real soup.
I have bought ticket back home on 9th May and return on 24th May. A glimpse soon my anticipate holidays come and gone! Miss home a lot! but I don't have a second thought to go back to olden days , to live in KL again! No matter how I miss my family but I like to live the life as I am now.
Time flies, lots of gifts to buy. Headache, can my suitcase still can fit?
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Working life @ Glasgow
Dull life...
Learnt a lot at new job. Yet, I don't find it is what I want...
Fingers crossed by July I could find something I am aiming for it.
Unhappy & a bit depress as I don't have any friend in Glasgow except Gillian one of the closest. There is a gap with my colleague still . Doubt if I am lack of communication skills with them. Afterall, very much cultural difference. Wish can close the gap!
How I wish can find someone who can be close to my heart, sharing of my ups and downs.I need a friend like Xiao Hong.
I miss Aberdeen...
Learnt a lot at new job. Yet, I don't find it is what I want...
Fingers crossed by July I could find something I am aiming for it.
Unhappy & a bit depress as I don't have any friend in Glasgow except Gillian one of the closest. There is a gap with my colleague still . Doubt if I am lack of communication skills with them. Afterall, very much cultural difference. Wish can close the gap!
How I wish can find someone who can be close to my heart, sharing of my ups and downs.I need a friend like Xiao Hong.
I miss Aberdeen...
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Dec 2011 - Christmas trip
15/12/11 - Christmas Lunch & Secret Santa
Company paid us for the Xmas Lunch. Yummy meal indeed. Simple roast food less tastier than chinese food but healthier.
Secret Santa is a gift exchange event just my team. I got Locitane Shower gel & hand cream.I am the SANTA for Kirsty.( my process manager) Who is my Santa then? No one know coz it is a secret.
21/12/11 - Visit my sister @ London
I wish can practice my quarter end tasks. Unfortunately, I was fall ill. Then, I told my manager requested to have a day off.
I went home & been sleeping for hours before boarding a flight to London. Reached London at 11p.m & plus one hour bus to London central & lastly took cab to sis's place. I have paid GBP30 for the black cab. So ex!
Excited after been 1 year plus never seen my family member.
22/12/11 - Sight seeing tour
I have been to Museum, touring around the city & shopping around. Indeed very much different from Glasgow. Hustle Bustle city!
Most time cooking at my sister's place which save my money a lot!
Company paid us for the Xmas Lunch. Yummy meal indeed. Simple roast food less tastier than chinese food but healthier.
Secret Santa is a gift exchange event just my team. I got Locitane Shower gel & hand cream.I am the SANTA for Kirsty.( my process manager) Who is my Santa then? No one know coz it is a secret.
21/12/11 - Visit my sister @ London
I wish can practice my quarter end tasks. Unfortunately, I was fall ill. Then, I told my manager requested to have a day off.
I went home & been sleeping for hours before boarding a flight to London. Reached London at 11p.m & plus one hour bus to London central & lastly took cab to sis's place. I have paid GBP30 for the black cab. So ex!
Excited after been 1 year plus never seen my family member.
22/12/11 - Sight seeing tour
I have been to Museum, touring around the city & shopping around. Indeed very much different from Glasgow. Hustle Bustle city!
Most time cooking at my sister's place which save my money a lot!
Friday, November 11, 2011
November ~flipping pages
9/11/2011
Chocolate Heaven is my first team building event with SHELL colleagues. We were served with yummy roasted meal & chocolate pudding. We learnt how to make choc. Very interesting! but I don't think I will give it a try coz I have the perception that Thorntons/M&S/Belgium choc is wonderful though.
I am very very missing Belgium choc.
The next day, Kirsty gave us gift card worth GBP10 to spend. This is so called THANK YOU card with money value. I have received TQ card with valueless..
12/11/2011
Too excited till cannot sleep. Anyway, no hard work I didnt expect much. Imagine the quality of work of lesser than a month to complete 20K words. And "Plagiarism". Learn to be grateful no doubt I am not the best!
I got my master!!!! bye bye worries ....I got my scroll. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it for my convocation. A bit upset as I need to perform closing & will be travelling on 21st to London & Prague in December.
However, stress would be coming soon as I need to do my ACCA. Sigh...study path never end lol!
Just back from my Friday's night drink @ AB1 with Gillian > my lunch buddy @ SHELL.
Chocolate Heaven is my first team building event with SHELL colleagues. We were served with yummy roasted meal & chocolate pudding. We learnt how to make choc. Very interesting! but I don't think I will give it a try coz I have the perception that Thorntons/M&S/Belgium choc is wonderful though.
I am very very missing Belgium choc.
The next day, Kirsty gave us gift card worth GBP10 to spend. This is so called THANK YOU card with money value. I have received TQ card with valueless..
12/11/2011
Too excited till cannot sleep. Anyway, no hard work I didnt expect much. Imagine the quality of work of lesser than a month to complete 20K words. And "Plagiarism". Learn to be grateful no doubt I am not the best!
I got my master!!!! bye bye worries ....I got my scroll. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it for my convocation. A bit upset as I need to perform closing & will be travelling on 21st to London & Prague in December.
However, stress would be coming soon as I need to do my ACCA. Sigh...study path never end lol!
Just back from my Friday's night drink @ AB1 with Gillian > my lunch buddy @ SHELL.
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