Day 1

Areas to focus on in 2010:

1) Swearing off buffets--- I've to keep the damage low. It's incredulous to spend to put on weight.
2) Keeping my creativity--- To preserve my creativity, I am going to read more and be more observant and appreciative of the-world-outside-the-office.
3) Having a viewpoint--- This is most critical at work. I've figured that I better start the clockwork in my mind before the bosses shoot questions at me out of the blue. I've had enough heart-stopping "so SY what do you think?' moments in 2009 that if I get one more in 2010 that I can't answer, I....I....I....
4) Falling in love--- Quote Titus: "In a r/ship, you must fall in love not just once, but many many many many times".

Day 21

The year ended with blast- a well-deserved break! Did you know I only took 3 days leave after working for some 17 mths? What a workaholic lol.

Went to Batam with Cat & gang for a 2D1N Rest & Rejuvenate Package at the Golden View Hotel. It was not particularly fantastic, but it was a good experience. Afterall, I've never been to Batam before.

We followed the tour group, and the itinerary included visiting imitation goods shops, shopping at Batam City Square, visting the Kwan Yin statute, the Da Bo Gong temple, dry goods shop, the minature museum (see above), a 90min massage, and seafood lunch at the Golden Prawn. We also caught "Alvin & The Chipmunks 2" at the superbly-classy cinema there for some S$3+, and tried the sauna and KTV (also equally posh, but not very high-tech) at the hotel. On the last day, LY even battled with a wasp/bee....tough battle, but he finally killed the wasp.

Was not exactly relaxed and rejuvenated after it, but I enjoyed being out of town.