Day 33

Saturday was nvac appreciation dinner. The dinner was passable, I barely remember what we ate. Only remember there were a lot of candies being passed around and I stopped to check if the Dove chocolates were made in China. I've some Dove chocs sitting on my office table for weeks and I cldn't decide whether to risk getting melamine poisoning or throw the chocs away. For the record, the box said they were not made in China. I decided this fact cld be extended to those Dove chocs in the office too so they didn't land up in the bin. I'm just not for wasting food.

Was in anticipation for lunch with Jon and LY at XinWang Hong Kong Cafe (Anchorpoint) that day since Jon promised a bdae treat. And besides we haven't met each other for quite some time. My pockets were supposed to be safe since it was a treat, yet, I was cajoled by the Chinese waitress to sign up for membership in exchange for a bottle of red wine and Tiger beer. With such an attractive carrot dangling, I had no choice but to bite.

Part of the deal was to spend more $40 (more than we intended), so I splurged on a caramel fresh toast. Caramel!!! I was on a high all through the aftn MWH session. Thought I shld mentioned this: after the session Jon reflected that actually the 中国妹 was rather cute. *Hai* Some ppl 死性难改....tsk, tsk, tsk.....hahaha

Jam further made my day when she presented her homemade muffins as a birthday gift. It came complete with box, bow and card! It's like omg....no one has ever baked for me! Appreciated the effort put in =]

The best takeaway from the Apprecation dinner was the exhilaration in doing starjumps and to play "Chase" on the wonderfully green lawn in Hort Park. Some ppl actually forgot how to play "Chase", can you imagine?!

We didn't forget to have fun on our bus ride back either. Jon, LY and I struggled to open the Tiger beer bottle. We tried means and ways to open it without a bottle opener. Eventually 巾帼不然须眉, I managed to open it with a pair of scissors and the three of us shared the warm beer. There was very little to go around. Come to think of it, 330ml /3, each of us actually drank only 110ml. Wonder why we were so thrilled....*L*

Day 32

Close to 3 months on the job and I've done some of the THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO ON THE JOB:

1. Spell your boss' name wrongly and have him point it out to you
2. Spam all the higher management's email such that their mail quota is exceeded and their PAs start calling
3. Provide the wrong tel no. and have all agencies trying to get you call a no. that's not in use
   
4. Tell your boss he is too much of a purist and his approach is impractical
5. Snub your director when she says Good Morning to you because you're still in a morning daze
6. When you boss tells you he thinks the figures you generate are wrong, tell him that you're absolutely sure it's 100% correct such that he gives up asking you and decides to regenerate it himself
7. Put on the line your credibility with the ministry higher up half the time
   
8. Apply for so many positions in the ministry higher up that when you go for meetings for with your bosses, they are so amused because there is no need for introductions since everyone knows you

I think there were more faux pas but I can't remember them now. Fortunately my boss is a very good-natured man and is just mildly amused by all the above.

Day 31

I don't think the results of the personality tests are accurate. Did them out of sheer boredom and depression. But the results for the third test is stunning. I wonder how many people out there are "too complicated".

I went for personality tests for my present job as well. On the 2nd interview, the CE informed me that I'm the only one in the whole organisation that has confused the computer. Apparently the computer could not generate a personal profile for me. They told me they could not understand why but since the personality test was only to supplement the recruitment process, I got hired anyway.

The funny thing is dumb people like me happily and diligently put in 85% of thought into choosing which blanks on the OAS to shade. And when the results come out....."plunk".....They don't even tell you "sorry to disappoint". They tell you "you're too complicated". This is unacceptable.

Personality tests

Get to know yourself better: http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

Your view on yourself:

Other people find you very interesting, but you are really hiding your true self. Your friends love you because you are a good listener. They'll probably still love you if you learn to be yourself with them.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are not looking merely for a girl/boyfriend - you are looking for your life partner. Perhaps you should be more open-minded about who you spend time with. The person you are looking for might hide their charm under their exterior.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:

Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:

You like privacy very much because you enjoy spending time with your own thoughts. You like to disappear when you cannot find solutions to your own problems, but you would feel better if you learned to share your thoughts with a person you trust.

The Real You: http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test81.aspx

1. You've got great self-confidence and you're full of charm. Most guys who get to know you will be attracted to you. You are far from sweet and proper; your intriguing personality fascinates them. Most guys find it easy to fall for a girl like you.
2. You really care about other people's feelings and are quite serious about the issues that affect your life. You are sincere, and your concern for the well-being of others makes many people want to be your friend.
3. You strictly follow rules, and you expect other people to be the same as well. People can get tired of you easily, as you can make them feel a little guilty about themselves. You always make decisions on your own, and can be dismissive of other people's advice. You like to be the leader in groups, but can forget to be concerned about the people you are with.
4. Guys see you as being a thinker and a careful person. They will be really attracted to this quality in you, but you need to learn to speak your mind, otherwise people will find you too shy and quiet. Learn to relax and lighten up--it's okay to have fun sometimes. When you learn to develop your fun-loving side, guys are going to flock to your side.
5. Your boyfriend believes that you are a strong and independent person. Your confidence and cheerfulness make you an attractive person to be around, but sometimes you need to pay more attention to what other people, including your boyfriend, are thinking.

Who is your dream guy: http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test64.aspx

Here is the analysis:

According to your answers; if you are not kidding, you are too complicated. Sorry, we are unable to offer the analysis. Press Back button on you browser, check ONE question that you were not completely sure and try again with a different answer that you think it would be correct.

Shoot, not again.................

Day 30

10 mins ago, I met the most remarkable gentleman in my office bldg. This man greeted everybody he met, even those who didn't knew him (incl me). He also *gasped* stood outside the lift door holding it open for the ladies to go in first before entering himself. This man works on the 18th floor, everyone from the receptionist to the cleaning lady knows him. They called him "老板/boss". He looks like a very happy man. If I had a boss like that I think I'll be extremely lucky. The nx time I see him I must remember to introduce myself!

hmm....think this sounds like a post written by some primary sch kid....