Thank You

Project GC has now been replaced by Project A and Project M. Let's hope I'll get one of them. Although a personal preference leans more towards the M :)

Well, when if I do get the M (or A), I'm hoping the new company will grant me some vacay time. There I said it. The 'new company'. Here I am, as I type this, a wave of realization hits me. I am going back into the rat race again after a sweet 3 months break. Or honeymoon, as I prefer it to be. It was good while it lasted, and rightfully so - all good things must come to an end.

The Company. Isn't quite where I'd like to see myself working in. HOWEVER, it pays. It pays well. And the title that comes along with it on the name card is pretty nice to look at. No, it doesn't say CEO, but it does it for me. At least it will look good on the CV, if I manage to survive at least 2-3 years with the Company. Another mini perk - The Company is at Mont Kiara's Sunrise, just a wee 10min away from home. Client's place - Uptown, also 10min away from home. To office - go left. To client's - go right. Simple. Just how I like it.

I will have some minions under me (not sure whether that's a good thing yet)  and I start on Monday, the 16th. Can't say I am super-excited as at the end of the day, it's just another job for me. Though from now on, if I am about to lose it at work, I am reminded by Babe to keep chanting 'The $$$ Mantra'.

Think of the salary, think of the salary, think of the salary.

Twenty Ten

2009. Past tense.

*sighs a feeling of relief* 

2009 was a year that many would want to forget and get it over and done with. I don't know about you but I do know many friends who thought 2009 was a real bitch of a year and it was. I wasn't spared. Truth to be known, I've had my fair share of shittiness right from start to the end of 2009. Dwell on it, I shall not. Speak of it, I will not. Let bygones be bygones, they say, for tomorrow is a better day and we shall all rejoice in the hope of a greater future. 

2010. Present tense. 

*pops the champagne and confetti* 

Amidst the sprouting fireworks in the skies, 2010 waltzed in with much hope for many. I know of many friends who are placing much hope for good changes in their lives for 2010. "Hope is a good thing, but without a sound plan and actions, hope is as hopeless as a steak knife without a fork"- I always remind myself this. My hopes and dreams, they tend to multiply rapidly when get carried away. I want to do this, and I want to do that. "But what is the plan?" Babe will constantly remind me. A good support partner, he is. For keeping me grounded at all times. And I love him for it. 

The List 

I don't usually have a New Year Resolution List but I do love the concept of a New Year, much more than the drunken festivities associated with its eve. New beginnings and new goals are delicious to contemplate and I have a few of my own. Just for 2010 :)

2010, is all about major changes in life and making life-altering decisions. 

*1* Taking relationships onto a higher level.
- Us: Babe and I have had The Talk :)
- Friends: Removing the rotten ones and keeping the precious ones closer to heart. 

*2* Live healthier. That translates to:

- Getting up early and going for a run

- Drinking lots of water - currently aiming for 2 litres - Mrs. Kidman-Urban swears by it, and if Mrs Kidman-Urban says it's good, it's good :)

- And getting a decent amount of sleep each night.

Nothing too dramatic but a slight uplift in quality of life. 

*3* Save up more for the Big Purchase Before Age 30. 

*4* Be grateful for what I have.

- I think its normal to take things for granted but one must remain grateful for everything: both material and non-material elements in our lives. 

*5* Go for that holiday. Not just any holiday but That Holiday.

With that in place, I am in good hands and is prepared to set course. A year of much hard work to be done, but achievable and a strong foundation to be built for the coming years.

Ladies and Gentlemen, today has been Day 1 of 2010.

KUL-DXB-LHR 02:10hrs

All packed up and ready to go...

Genesis

Hi and Welcome.

To be honest, I am glad (relieved even) to inform that the previous site will no longer be updated anymore, but here. G.l.a.d. Simply because self-customized blog headers rock. Truly, a given sense of accomplishment.

Spent the entire Saturday morning till late evening tweaking html codes, selecting the images, editing them and deciding on an overall feel of this blog. I went for "simplicity". Lots of white spaces with hints of pinks and greys, topped with a personalized statement header which was done with much love by yours truly. All these without food but just water. I'm anal like that. Won't stop till I think it's perfect. Can't stop I'm addicted to the shindig. RHCP, induces the creative juice. At least, I'd like to think so.

Every detail that is on the header represents something - Loves, Memories & Future memories.

*spot*
The stairway to heaven of Santorini.

*spot*
The Last Birthday Clue by bf.

*and spot*
The Strawberry Mille Crepe of Food Foundry *smile* 

Now we have a decent looking blog in place, we can now blog comfortably and we will. We did not just slave almost the entire half of Saturday for nothing, yes?

I'm excited.