2nd last day

Eating farewell lunches everyday! *Glee*

This is my 2nd last day at work, I can't wait to leave this place.
I'm very looking forward to my next job; also in a 5* hotel.

For those who are interested in joining hospitality, do feel free to contact me!
If you dont have my contacts, you can leave your email in comments.

I will let you know if something comes up! :D

 

[Part 1] Pator Weekend: Banyan Tree Spa

Last weekend was an awesome one because my xdd took leave on Saturday (yes, he works every other Sat), we decided to have an adventure!

We took a train since it's really pointless to drive to town.

Smile~! anw, train rides are short now when we're playing game. :D

Since it's pointless to do outdoor activities these days (I've been observing, raining every single day last week), we decided to do something indoor!

Destination: Marina Bay Sands, Tower 1, 55th Floor

Banyan Tree Spa

 We were slightly late and there's someone else behind our appt, so we had to forgo the complimentary foot bathe. but we're still all smiles~~

 

My xdd loves the lemon grass tea served~

My second time to Banyan Tree Spa @ MBS

This is xdd's first, but he has been to BT Spa @ BT Phuket if you remember...

 

Got a little distracted in the room and forgot to take picture.

 

Basically, the treatment room is a couple room overlooking the CBD area with a bathtub by the full length window. We both did Balinese massage; no reason to get into the bathtub.

There is an oversized changing room for us and bathrobes to change into (which I still cant figure out why to this day since I wear it for 1 min and walk to the bed, and take it off again for the massage) and of cos to lock all my earrings and stuff in the safe.

 

The 60mins balinese massage was good, as expected, and xdd actually find this better than the one we did in BT Phuket (well, but one factor is because there were mozzies in our spa villa and he keep getting bitten and is itching instead of enjoying it).

If you're interested in doing it, it's S$200++ for a 60mins Balinese massage.
An indulgence yes.

happy boy after the massage

Our spa room

This kinda look sleepy/cheesy like some family portrait I know, I think we've yet to wake up.

(yup, I fell asleep) LOL

Looking out the window eating dragon fruit, papaya and green apple.

Sipping my calm lemongrass tea

#likeaboss

 

Ambience: 5/5

Massage: 5/5 (I tried medium-strong pressure this time while xdd tried soft-medium. If it's your first time, try medium)

Service: 4.5/5 (Thai hospitality is always good~ but the receptionist is not Thai though, and she kind of rush us through [ya, I know that's because I was late, but I DID pay $200+ for each person right?])

Cost: 3/5 (Given the location, service and quality, it's actually quite justifiable. But still feel the pinch, so 3/5)

Overall assessment: Will go again when I'm rich.

 

Since we're here, we might as well go up to the sky park for a look~

Gardens by the bay

View from the top.

Yup, he's trying to look funny again. :)

 

And then, we decided to go down to town for early dinner since there's nothing much at MBS to eat.

xdd suggested to WALK to Marina Square when I'm in my heels...

 

Of cos I strongly objected and we went town instead.

 

We had a lot of choices in mind of what to eat but we were indecisive until we reached.

We were still thinking of going paragon when we passed by Coffee Stars by Dao in Wisma Atria.

And my mind was made. :D

Coffee Stars serves fusion Thai and International cuisine, and from the taste of it, the Thai authenticity is quite apparent. Almost forgot about this place after so long. :)

xdd playing game trying to beat my hi-score.

(I think this game deserves a post on, let me do it later)

Cam whoring since I dont have to break my own hi-scores. :D

Thai Ice Tea!!! my favorite favorite of all time.

LOVES~

He had sauteed pork w basil rice which is really spicy, but no kick for him at all (WTF)

We shared a clear tom yam prawn soup,

AND I HAD A RIVER KING PRAWN SPAGETTI

(which is damn good)

 

We're not sweet lovers, but desserts here are worth trying.

we shared a Green Tea Crepe w Chocolate Sauce~

 Which is really yummy!

But 2 of us were so full we can't really finish. HAHAHA

 

In case you're thinking to yourself 'I always thought girls have another stomach for desserts, y Mich can't take meh?'

 

I dont have a sweet tooth or another stomach, I cant stand any form of desserts except ice cream, and asking me to eat more than 1/4 of a slice of cake after dinner will kill me.

 

Yup, I'm not a girl. Say what you want. :)

 

Total bill came up to 90ish (sorry cant remember the breakdown) but it was a satisfying meal.

 

Ambience: 3.5/5 (Middle of the mall, right outside Isetan. But nice hi tea feel)

Food: 4/5 (Try Thai)

Service: 4.5/5 (All good except that the last guy didn't know what cake we ordered)

Cost: 3.5 (slightly pricey for nice Thai fusion but reasonable considering we had a soup, mains, drinks and dessert.)

Overall assessment: Definitely will go again. Good Thai food is so hard to find in SG.

Celebration!- En Dining Bar

To celebrate that I have tendered and had gotten the job I wanted, we went for a shabu shabu and ala carte buffet at En Dining Bar! We went to the Bukit Timah branch @ Crown Centre because it was nearer for us. Nice cozy corner with tatami function rooms. But it was drizzling cold last night, so we sat outside instead.

the first few plates and shabu shabu~ <3

the sashimi was awesome

it's $48++ per pax on weekdys, but the variety of sashimi is more in comparison to other buffet IMO.

staff are friendly and helpful as well.

Mr Happy Boy drooling w the food.

 

Menu can be found: http://www.endiningbars.com/en/buffet/BT_Buffet.pdf

We had sake and maguro sashimi (many servings), agedashi tofu, grilled shitake, fried white fish, Beef Shabu Shabu n veggie, bean sprouts (yea, that's for me. I love daogei) and we are almost there.

But the sashimi was good, fresh and melts in mouth kind. I dont really fancy maguro (tuna), but this place changed my mind. It was all worth it.

Most importantly, I'm so happy!!

My career seem on track; to want to be a HR manager at 27.
at 24, I will be an Asst HR Manager.

I'm right on track, right on track.

I GOT THE JOB.

I'm so freaking happy!!!

Now checking whether my future boss have any concern if I go off for my Taiwan trip; YEA!!!

I did it!

Everyone who knows me probably knows, that I have a need to leave my job. Very badly.

Since the first month I was there.

But being in HR, I cant afford to hurt my resume by giving people the impression that I'm a job hopper, so I had to stay out the year.

Now that I'm 1 yr 3 mths old and since there’s no AWS, I decided that I should go before next year!

So I’ve finally made the decision to tender!
AND I THREW THE RESIGNATION LETTER LAST EVENING!!!
YEA!!!

I had just rejected an offer with quite a good package last week and am going to push off my initially first choice interview and employer for a second interview with the VP end of this week because....

I've a good feeling about my interview last Saturday.
And I'm keen in that role because:

1. It's hospitality industry again but this time I will actually be out in the field n not sitting in the corporate office

2. It's a managerial role

3. It's what I always wanted! To go back into ops side!

Now I'm really excited about it, but not telling you where yet!
Till I accepted the offer. :p

One Decade of Friendship

We were initially out for an outdoor shoot but it started to rain. zzz

 

But the rain doesnt dampen our spirits!

Ryleigh's bro, Chek Chong very kindly helped us take some shots at the airport!

(He's quite good at what he do IMO, and a fun chap!)

 

So all of us headed there and had lots of fun! HEHE

 

Thanks girls, for being such awesome gfs.

 

HZ: thanks for bitching all the time. (That's right!) All your bitches and sluts stories are hilarious, I'll never get bored of. Thanks for your concern and love too, I know sometimes you nag (too much) but you meant well.

 

Ying: thanks for being my sassy gf, for being there when I'm weak, for talking to me when I need. And the crazy times at Waterfront, Bintan etc.

 

Lin: thanks for NOT READING the WA all the time and being off topic; not forgetting that you're always late. Every clique needs a girl like u so that we can all bitch about when you're late and we have nothing to do.

 

Our differences makes us strong in what we do, and this decade of friendship proves that no man, no situation, nothing!, can rob us of the friendship.

 

From love concert, to sarawak, to working in McD in T1, to meet upa when you come back from Aussie, to Isetan and Mango sales, to twice a year Spain trip, through each others lives we live.

 

It's awesome.

BFF forever!

Cheap Cheap Airfare!

Oh freak. Jetstar is having another mega-sale and the Taipei fares are THE SAME as what Ying got.

-_-

WE COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE SAME FLIGHT.  

For those who have not planned for your holiday, Jetstar is having a sale again. Slightly less than S$300 to get to Taipei. Grrr.

OK! On a more positive note, I’ve confirmed our accommodation at a 民宿 in 西門町opposite 阿宗麵線. It will be the first time I will be staying in Taipei but NOT Rainbow Hotel (In case you don’t know, it has one of the best location in Ximending). Reviews later. 

This trip will be totally awesome, if you are interested, you can come join us (since I shared the Jetstar deal already) in Taipei; for dinner or something, I will be there from 23-28 Feb 13. 

And yes! I will spend my birthday (24 Feb) there! This trip will be very different from my last 3 trip to Taipei cos I’m planning the following:

• Hanami!- Cherry blossom viewing can be done in places outside Japan!
• 放天灯 in Shifen- ON MY BIRTHDAY. There is an event that day and the whole town will be flying their lanterns!
• Wulai- I’ve never been there for their hot spring; only been to Beitou. But I would love to spend a night in a nice hot spring resort there if time allows.

These are just some of the things I’m doing/going for the first time because I did not do it on my last trip. The usual nice and interesting places of cos I will still go, eg. Night market, ez-5, Luxy, shopping, food, massage, etc. Of course I need to show my xdd around too. it’ll be his first time to Taiwan. :)

 

When I was young, I inspire to be a tour guide. HAHA

 

But they earn peanuts. :(

Edited: the widgets on Ying's blog is TOO CUTE I had to get one too.
And it's telling me it's telling me Taipei is just 3 months away!!