Spoked to my family this morning and I tend to get the same questions all the time...'when are you coming back?'...umm..not for a while mum...áre you ok'?', 'Yes mum', 'have you been making your food at home?', Ýes mum'. 'hows work?'', ''Good mum'', "you take care of yourself ok", "Yes, mum', - these are the sorts of questions my family asked everytime I talk to them - it's like our phone conversation is taped each time, but nontheless it's always good to hear their voices, especially my grandma as she tends to yell on the phone when she's talking (ma, even though I'm on the other side, no need to yell I can hear ya!)
On a different note, a friend sent me an email and said that she was worried about me because I hadn't posted in my blog for a few days. I realize that I posted something a few weeks ago. Firstly, I don't really think my life is interesting enough that people want to read a blog entry every day and a half (for those who find my blog enthralling...just kiddin). Secondly, I don't want people to become "overwhelmed" by the amount of stuff I am posting. Finally, because I don't want to set any expectations that anyone should expect that kind of frequency in the future as some of you know, I tend to be lazy..hehe. Anyway, a quick blog entry to say that I am fine. I've been busy, but just not in a way that's interesting in a blog entry.
Hope everyone is doing well and that I'm all OK....
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Missing Home...
Landing in London two and a half months ago (doesn't seem like it!) I'm beginning to miss the comfort of home. Sure, I miss my family and friends, but it's the 'little' things that I'm starting to miss. So as this title suggest, this entry is dedicated to what I miss back at home.. **violin playing in the background**
- I miss my mum's home cooking (you can stop smiling mum!)
- I miss not needing to clean the bathroom everytime after having a shower. Living with flatmates, you gotta remove your hair from the bathroom, wipe it clean after use, yadda yadda yadda...(ok, Peou you can stop nodding your head and laughing!)
- I miss DRIVING!!. Catching the tube every morning to work is starting to get on my nerves, especially how my train line is extending their rail tracks until next year! and do you know what that means?! Overcrowding, which means sweaty armpits, body odour, being squashed, smacked....I had a lady stand at the back of me and her bottom and my bottom were almost rubbing together everytime the train moved!! I'm glad that it wasn't a guy (a cute one maybe!) wink wink!!
- I miss just coming home from work and the food is ready. It's difficult deciding what to make, especially how you don't know how to cook besides noodles and stir fry and to top it of gained 3kgs! they call it the ''Heathrow Injection" - I'll explain later..
- I miss actually talking to people on the phone. Hard to believe, but 3 weeks since starting my new job I haven't once picked up the phone to take or make a call! I've been mostly working on spreadsheets and my excel skills are developing! I didn't know that you can split two worksheets and see them both on the one screen! learn something new everyday!!
- I miss my collection of DVD's - especially The Golden Girls, hey it's a classic!
- I miss my room, pillow, bed - it's just a whole lot bigger and rommier...is that a word?
- I miss twisties, cheese and bacon balls, pearl tea (they don't have it here!) actually there's one in Chinatown, but it's not very good. Where's Ezyway when you need one! (Ves, send me some chips!)
- Strange as it may sound, but I miss Sydney's water..yeh, yeh, laugh all you want, but the water here is funny...no wonder my hair has been falling out more than usual these days....and noo..it isn't my shampoo and there's no stress...hmmm...no wonder it annoys me that I gotta remove my hair strands each time I see it on the bathroom floor.. and i'm not going bald okies!?! I've got enough hair on my head thank you!
- I miss laos food. Paw paw salad, ox tongue, raw beef salad (my mouth is watering just thinking about it!) **good old times yeh Lane**
- I miss not being able to dry my clothes outside - my landlord didn't get a tumble dryer as she has heard stories of them blowing up..! so gotta dry my clothes inside the room..it isn't too bad, just as long as you open the window and wash your clothes in HOT water so they dry faster...
- I miss seeing my cousins Darren and Julie arguing for no reason...
- I miss random shopping with my bro.. (Ves, you can stop spewing now!)
- and lastly, I just miss my family, the sarcastic humour and everyday laughs...
However, having said that I'm not ready to leave just yet, I'm just getting started...
Until next time...over and out!
- I miss my mum's home cooking (you can stop smiling mum!)
- I miss not needing to clean the bathroom everytime after having a shower. Living with flatmates, you gotta remove your hair from the bathroom, wipe it clean after use, yadda yadda yadda...(ok, Peou you can stop nodding your head and laughing!)
- I miss DRIVING!!. Catching the tube every morning to work is starting to get on my nerves, especially how my train line is extending their rail tracks until next year! and do you know what that means?! Overcrowding, which means sweaty armpits, body odour, being squashed, smacked....I had a lady stand at the back of me and her bottom and my bottom were almost rubbing together everytime the train moved!! I'm glad that it wasn't a guy (a cute one maybe!) wink wink!!
- I miss just coming home from work and the food is ready. It's difficult deciding what to make, especially how you don't know how to cook besides noodles and stir fry and to top it of gained 3kgs! they call it the ''Heathrow Injection" - I'll explain later..
- I miss actually talking to people on the phone. Hard to believe, but 3 weeks since starting my new job I haven't once picked up the phone to take or make a call! I've been mostly working on spreadsheets and my excel skills are developing! I didn't know that you can split two worksheets and see them both on the one screen! learn something new everyday!!
- I miss my collection of DVD's - especially The Golden Girls, hey it's a classic!
- I miss my room, pillow, bed - it's just a whole lot bigger and rommier...is that a word?
- I miss twisties, cheese and bacon balls, pearl tea (they don't have it here!) actually there's one in Chinatown, but it's not very good. Where's Ezyway when you need one! (Ves, send me some chips!)
- Strange as it may sound, but I miss Sydney's water..yeh, yeh, laugh all you want, but the water here is funny...no wonder my hair has been falling out more than usual these days....and noo..it isn't my shampoo and there's no stress...hmmm...no wonder it annoys me that I gotta remove my hair strands each time I see it on the bathroom floor.. and i'm not going bald okies!?! I've got enough hair on my head thank you!
- I miss laos food. Paw paw salad, ox tongue, raw beef salad (my mouth is watering just thinking about it!) **good old times yeh Lane**
- I miss not being able to dry my clothes outside - my landlord didn't get a tumble dryer as she has heard stories of them blowing up..! so gotta dry my clothes inside the room..it isn't too bad, just as long as you open the window and wash your clothes in HOT water so they dry faster...
- I miss seeing my cousins Darren and Julie arguing for no reason...
- I miss random shopping with my bro.. (Ves, you can stop spewing now!)
- and lastly, I just miss my family, the sarcastic humour and everyday laughs...
However, having said that I'm not ready to leave just yet, I'm just getting started...
Until next time...over and out!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Circle of Life
Hey guys,
Sorry for being lazy updating my blogs these days - just wanted to share with you all what I've been up to the last few days. Last Friday, Sotha, Irene and I went to see the Lion King and must I say it was just fabulous! The costumes, dancers, lights, mucic - just spectular!! though I must admit the 'older' version of Simba didn't suit him. He shrieked when he sanged and roared funny; it just didn't sound right...hmmm..nonethess, the theatre was packed and it was just, just FANTASTIC!
Unfortuntely, we were not allowed to take photos inside, but I managed to catch a few pics at the end of the show..hehe. Next fortnight, we're seeing In the hood, comprising of hip hop dance, breakdance, rnb, basically street dance - looking forward to it!
The weather in London has been good to us the last few days, so oday, we headed of to Camden Market for some Vintage shopping. Camden market was absoutely packed! there were heaps of food all from different countries and the donuts...my my!! they had so many different varieties...the coconut and chocolate topping was devine...I had two!! Greedy ain't i? lol
It was a great day of strolling, trying some of the dishes from Jamica, Africa and Morrocco...yummo!!!
It was a great day of strolling, trying some of the dishes from Jamica, Africa and Morrocco...yummo!!!
Overall, it was a great day of exploring and tasting!!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Fuckball Gordan Ramsey in Sydney!!
Excuse my language people, but I'm gutted - was hoping to 'bump' into him at some stage in London, but having read the Australian news, he's in Sydney promoting his new cook book!!
Fuckball!!
You're probably wondering what the heck is 'Fuckball'? I heard one of my work colleague said it quite loudly amid her frustrations when her computer crashed a few minutes before a deadline and it has been catchy ever since - saying it to yourself of course!!
So, if anytime you're feeling shitty, cheesed/pissed up - say ''Fuckball'', it's less ruder than saying 'F@%&* I think...??
Ok ok, I admit, I'm a fan of him - there is just 'something' about him don't you think?? He tells it as it is and he has senstitive side to him - kinda like Simon Cowell who I also find appealing..
Unfortuntely for the last 6 weeks since I've been in London, I have yet to spot a celebrity - though I did see a few people who looked quite similar to Victoria Beckham...hmmm
Last week, the HR team gathered for drinks as part of the social committee launch - it was a fun night with endless supplies of alchol and finger foods - the garlic bread that we had was devine...!
We all had a good time and had some very intersting stories to tell the following day.....
Alrighty, I'm gonna get ready for bed...until next time chao!!
Fuckball!!
You're probably wondering what the heck is 'Fuckball'? I heard one of my work colleague said it quite loudly amid her frustrations when her computer crashed a few minutes before a deadline and it has been catchy ever since - saying it to yourself of course!!
So, if anytime you're feeling shitty, cheesed/pissed up - say ''Fuckball'', it's less ruder than saying 'F@%&* I think...??
Ok ok, I admit, I'm a fan of him - there is just 'something' about him don't you think?? He tells it as it is and he has senstitive side to him - kinda like Simon Cowell who I also find appealing..
Unfortuntely for the last 6 weeks since I've been in London, I have yet to spot a celebrity - though I did see a few people who looked quite similar to Victoria Beckham...hmmm
Last week, the HR team gathered for drinks as part of the social committee launch - it was a fun night with endless supplies of alchol and finger foods - the garlic bread that we had was devine...!
We all had a good time and had some very intersting stories to tell the following day.....
Alrighty, I'm gonna get ready for bed...until next time chao!!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Random Pics in Switzerland!!
Notice how each time I blog, I always put an exclamation mark at the end of the title?? I tend to get excited that's all :-) Switzerland was absoutely stunning!!
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there and especially my pa on this day!!Love you heaps!!
Well guys, last week I started my new job - well, actually it's only been 2 days and it isn't too bad actually. The people are real friendly and the office is very open and spacious! likes look the next few months are going to go rather smoothly - I hope! so yeh, I'm enjoying it there at the moment. Security is very strict though - you need to show your security pass each time you enter the lift and if you forget it you are not allowed in until someone comes and gets you from downstairs and you need to get a 'guest' pass from reception - that's when you are allowed to enter the building along with your escort (who happens to be your work colleague!).
My pass will arrive in the next 5 days (not sure why it takes so long!) - I got my photo taken on Friday and the next few days I will need to call my 'work buddy' to get me as I don't have a pass. Tough but that's the rules...
Next week a couple of us are going to watch the Lion King! Yay..!! When the production was in Sydney, didn't get the chance to watch it, so I'm definately gonna see it..should be awesome..!! It's one of my favorite Disney cartoon..!!
Sotha and I booked our flights and accommodation to the Edingburgh Fringe Festival for the August long weekend. It's basically a festival held for the next 3 weeks with live music, comedy, outdoor shows etc, so I'm really looking forward to it! Lucky we booked quite early, as the festival tends to get booked out quite fast!!
Gosh, I've been in London for about 5 weeks now and it seems I've been here for ages!!
Until next time....over and out!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
New Beginnings..!!
Yay, tomorrow I start my new job in London!
I'll be working as a HR Resourcer - Team Assistant for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). I'm looking forward to it! Now, gotta do some clothes shopping as I have no work wear to wear lol!
I currently live in Beckton (Zone 3) and the building is suited in Liverpool Street (Zone 2) (yep! that's the name of the station!) so all in all it will take me roughly 20 mins to and fro..it's a 3-6 months contract with growing potential also (bonus!)
So how did I get this job? I looked at a cool webiste, http://www.gumtree.com/ for HR jobs in London and registered with Joslin Rowe - they cater for banking and financial companies. After registering with them, they contacted me for an interview and went from there, so yeh, I'm pretty stoked!
Some handy hints/tips that you may find useful:
- As soon as you land in London, contact JobCentre Plus to arrange for a NI number (tax purposes). Just remember that you need to bring your passport, a letter from your friend or landlord stating the address that you are living or otherwise a letter from your bank showing your address, ( I showed a letter from HSBC when I registered with them) proof that you are looking for work - this could be an email from an agency confirming your scheduled appointment etc or an employment contract if you have found work.
After 3-4 weeks it will be sent to you via mail....easy!!
- I recommend you go through 1st contact to organise bank account etc. I haven't had any problems and the information that they provide at the orientation is very useful. You will need to pay a fee (I paid $75). It's worth it, trust me!
- When looking for a place to live, make sure you write a series of questions to ask the landlord, ie how many people will I be sharing?, what's their sex? does the bill include everything? water, electricity, council tax, etc, how long is the contract for? and when you see the apartment, ask whether you have your own cupboard to store your food or is this shared, check the water pressure in the shower and whether hot water is 24/7, ask about your flatmates - are they working professionals or students. Be sure to check the location and the security also. Is it close to shops and public transport. If you are happy with the place, they would normally ask for 1 month's bond and 1 month's rent upfront.
-If you wanna save when buying groceries, head to Ardas (like Franklins), they are the cheapest food chain in London
That's it so far...I'll let you guys know how my first day goes tomorrow...!
Wish me luck!
p/s - If you want to know more about the contiki trip or have any questions, just email me..
I'll be working as a HR Resourcer - Team Assistant for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). I'm looking forward to it! Now, gotta do some clothes shopping as I have no work wear to wear lol!
I currently live in Beckton (Zone 3) and the building is suited in Liverpool Street (Zone 2) (yep! that's the name of the station!) so all in all it will take me roughly 20 mins to and fro..it's a 3-6 months contract with growing potential also (bonus!)
So how did I get this job? I looked at a cool webiste, http://www.gumtree.com/ for HR jobs in London and registered with Joslin Rowe - they cater for banking and financial companies. After registering with them, they contacted me for an interview and went from there, so yeh, I'm pretty stoked!
Some handy hints/tips that you may find useful:
- As soon as you land in London, contact JobCentre Plus to arrange for a NI number (tax purposes). Just remember that you need to bring your passport, a letter from your friend or landlord stating the address that you are living or otherwise a letter from your bank showing your address, ( I showed a letter from HSBC when I registered with them) proof that you are looking for work - this could be an email from an agency confirming your scheduled appointment etc or an employment contract if you have found work.
After 3-4 weeks it will be sent to you via mail....easy!!
- I recommend you go through 1st contact to organise bank account etc. I haven't had any problems and the information that they provide at the orientation is very useful. You will need to pay a fee (I paid $75). It's worth it, trust me!
- When looking for a place to live, make sure you write a series of questions to ask the landlord, ie how many people will I be sharing?, what's their sex? does the bill include everything? water, electricity, council tax, etc, how long is the contract for? and when you see the apartment, ask whether you have your own cupboard to store your food or is this shared, check the water pressure in the shower and whether hot water is 24/7, ask about your flatmates - are they working professionals or students. Be sure to check the location and the security also. Is it close to shops and public transport. If you are happy with the place, they would normally ask for 1 month's bond and 1 month's rent upfront.
-If you wanna save when buying groceries, head to Ardas (like Franklins), they are the cheapest food chain in London
That's it so far...I'll let you guys know how my first day goes tomorrow...!
Wish me luck!
p/s - If you want to know more about the contiki trip or have any questions, just email me..
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