I want to go for Holiday!

I am in the midst of trying to complete my piles of projects and assignments one by one. Feeling rather bored. I got a sudden impluse of wanting to go travelling. How I wish I could celebrate xmas this year in a cold country like Europe. It would be very memorable to me especially when this year is my final year in school. It would be a great graduation trip. a
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I kinda regretted for signing up for the Israel trip. I have to pay almost $3k which I don't think is worth it since I am going to a place which I don't exactly like. I could have spend that $3k in Paris. Sobz...
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Anyway, I think it is too late to book ticket for Europe now. I read in the newspaper that most of the flights are fully booked. That's so sad. I wonder when can I have a white xmas in a romantic country. Guess my 2007 Dec plan will just be going to that boring Israel country for 10 days and back to SG to rush for the final presentation and then get ready for work in PWC. Sound super duper sian.

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Here are some pictures of Xmas in Paris:

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I got a job!

Yesterday, I have accepted PWC's offer job as coporate tax associate. In the contract, I indicated that I will be commencing work on 2nd Jan 2008. (Is it too soon? But I can't wait to earn $$$) Anyway, I sent back the contract by mail. Hopefully, the HR will receive it soon as the deadline is next friday. I will probably give them a call next Tuesday to check if they have received my contract and also to clarify some issues. I hope I have made the right decision.

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A few days back, I received the offer from MOE too but after much consideration, I think PWC offers better prospects. My ultimate aim is to teach in teritary education so by choosing PWC, I could be specialised in tax and also I could purpuse higher education. I was surfing the master programme in SMU and NTU. Both are quite attractive.

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I didn't go for the Credit Suisse written examination as I don't think I will like working in product control.

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SMU: Master in Professional Accounting (Part-time: 2 years. Cost $26k. Up to 4 exemptions)

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NTU: Master in Business Administration (Part-time: 2.5 years. Cost $32k)

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Both need some working experiences, a good degree (Honours) and GMAT. They have direct entry into getting a CPA. I might consider furthering my studies after 1 or 2 years of working in PWC. Nowadays, having a degree is not enough as almost everyone can get one. So in order to differentiate yourself, it would be better to go for post-graduate studies. Anyway, my main reason for wanting to pursue further education is to increase my chances of teaching in teritary education.

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Right now, school is almost coming toward the end. It is already week 10 of my final semester. In another 5 weeks time, it will be the end of the semester!!! Next year, I will be joining the workforce in Raffle Place. Every morning rush and squeeze with everyone in the MRT to work. (Sound so sian) And I have to wear working clothes. No more t-shirt and jeans and slippers. Sobz...I hate to wear heels as I always get blisters.

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I realised that I am getting fatter. I got 3 tyres at my tummy area!!! and my arms are getting so flabby!!! I really need to push myself to do some exercises. I have been so lazy recently. No energy to jog in the park at all. Maybe later this evening, I should go jogging. Hopefully, it won't rain.

I am an Auntie now!!!

Here are some pictures of my little nephew, Joshua. I can't believe I am an auntie now. Sound old. Sobz...

Isn't he adorable? 2 days ago, he just turn 1 month old. His hair is really thick. I think much much thicker than mine. Sooooooooo envy!!!

Anyway, today I got no school. So now I am slacking at home trying to do some studying and projects. I can't imagine in a few weeks time, I will be leaving SMU. Gonna graduate soon!!! Time really passes by so fast.

Till now I have yet to confirm my graduation job. But looking at the current situation, most likely I will be accepting PWC and work in corporate tax. Sound quite boring ya? Although the starting pay is low, I feel that there is potential for career advancement and learning. I must think long term. I shall try to endure in the company for about 5 years and get a CPA and maybe MBA by then. Thereafter, I might work in a bank in either finance or accounting; or I can try to teach in teritary education. So that's my plan so far.

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I also want to buy a dog when I graduate. WZ was suggesting the possibility of buying a pair of dogs so that they can have each other as companion. That sound like a good idea but it would be expensive (cost of the dogs, grooming, food etc) and also not easy to handle 2 dogs at one shot. We shall see. But I am quite excited about that idea. I always want to have a doggies to cuddle since young but my mum is afraid of dogs so we never have a chance to buy one. Sobz....

Here are some cute doggies pics:

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My Saturday

Today early in the morning, I helped my mum to transfer my brother computer to another desk. It took my mum and I almost the mornining to do that as we have to wipe the dust, unplug the wires, reconnect the wires and so on. What pissed me off is that my brother is totally ignorant about it. He just sat there and play his chinese chess. Haiz!

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Anyway. after fixing the computer I went for lunch with my mum downstairs and thereafter we continued to clean the house. I was so tired and fell alseep after the cleaning. When I woke up, I realised that I have slept the whole afternoon! I intended to take a short nap actually.

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I have a facial appointment with New York Skin Solution at 7 pm so I didn't have time to study. The facial today was soso. My consultant did not attend to me. It was another lady called Joanne. She is from China. She is quite friendly but I find that she is kinda rushing here and there which made me quite stress up. Sobz...

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Actually, so far, I still prefer the facial at Face Affair at Bt Panjang. The beautician spent about 2.5 hours on me and I think she did a very good job. My face was super clean and smooth. Just that when she squeezed my blackheads, it was super painful and after the facial my face looks swollen. But overall effect is good. I can feel that my skin is very very clean. I might consider going back there after I finish my package with New York Skin.

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Today is my cousin's baby 1st month. Before I went out for my facial, I went to my cousin's house to help him to collect the facial voucher from my aunt and also at the same time to visit the baby. The baby's name is Joshua. He had a hair cut today. Looks so cute. I am so envy about his hair as it is very thick. I shall post some pics of the baby next time when I get hold of some pics from my cousin.

New Updates

I haven't been writting my blog for ages as I have been so busy recently. Getting quite overwhelmed by projects and tests.

Some updates on what's happening in my life:

ONE I have added Facebook. It is very fun! I am so addicted to it now. I practically spend at least 30 min on it everyday.

TWO Job issue. So far I have gotten job offers from PWC as corporate tax associate and Bank of China as retail banking customer service officer. Both pay is in the $2k range. PWC pay offer is in the lower range while BOC's is in the higher range. I was actually hoping to get a job with at least $3k. Maybe I am demanding too much. Sobz... I am really confused about what I should do. In terms of job prospect, I would think that PWC is better than BOC but in terms of pay BOC would be better. There are a lot of issues to consider when deciding on a person first job. Maybe I should try to assess each company pros and cons.

Today, I went to PWC to get the job contract at 3 pm. There is a huge stack of papers for me to read through before committing. After getting the contract, I went to BOC to visit my ex-colleagues and bought them some cakes to eat. It is quite sad that my direct manager has already left the company. There is not much changes to department I used to work in except that there are 2 new staffs. The senior manager, Seline asked if I am interested to work in BOC. I seriously need to consider.

THREE There is no news from MOE. I went for primary teaching position interview about 2 weeks ago. It was a panel interview with 3 people. They told me that they will give me a reply by phone and letter within 15 days from the interview date but I haven't recieved anything yet. Hoepfully, I will get a reply soon.

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FOUR Previously, Credit Suisse rejected me for my perm job application in Product Control but a few days later they sent me an email asking me to seat for stage 1 of the recruitment process. It will be a 3 hrs technical written exam next wed. Unfortunately, I have lesson on that day and I can't skip the class as I will be doing a presentation for that module. I emailed the HR but he said there is no other slots for the exam. Seem like no hope for Credit Suisse. Sobz....

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FIVE 1 month after my job application, DBS replied me and asked me to proceed to the next stage which is online test. I have to do both verbal and math. I was too nervous and I don't think I did well for the online tests. There goes my chance. Btw, I applied for retail banking associate with DBS. (Something I really like)

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So now I am in quite a confused state as I have no idea what to do. I am afraid of making wrong decision. I don't wanna regret later. Haiz....

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SIX I got back 2 of my mid-term test results. For strategy, I got 13/15 (Above average - 11) and for Equity I got 82/100 (Below average - 83). I think I got to work very hard for my equity. SOb SOb. Everyone is sooo competitive. I don't know how to score for this module.

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PS: Today, I met up with QiaoQin and Huiyue for dinner and shopping at Marina Square. It has been quite some times since I last catched up with them. We had a great time today. =)

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Here are some pictures that we have taken:

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I ordered Fried rice. Yummy!

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Me eating my fried rice

Qiao Qin ordered a Fish Dory Set

That's her eating

She didn't take any pics of her food so I put this pic of her. That's Huiyue with her Kola

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