LNY or CNY 08?

this year, with no school, LNY does not represent to me, what it does to many - much needed break from school. but this year, i find myself cherishing this holiday more. most probably because of the coming work relocation. i notice that i am more participative and more open and willing to interact with relatives- distant and not so distant ones.

Also, it is the first year, Yihui came over to bai nian. i am really glad he came. we played majong with my cousins. i truely felt that we have gone deeper into our relationships. he was really glad that i invited him over. and my parents seem alright with our relationship. here are people close to me that i will miss when i head over to guangzhou. they care about me because i am family, and for no reason other than that.

the date is set

on the 10th of March this year. that will be when i will be leaving Sg to go to Guangzhou.

Some things... on the top of have to get list...
1. Hp...
2. Still Hp.... (i will need 2)
3. clothes... esp. office kind...

ok... wat else people? im inexperienced in this man... anyway... there is a high possibility that i will change my hp no.... or at the very least suspend my current no. when i go over.... so please wait for more updates k?

Hoy, como en el restaurante- Manhattan Fish Market con mis compañeros de trabajo.
Despues, veo una pelicula con Yihui - Sweeney Todd. la pelicula esta bien. Cuesta siete dolar para una persona, es precio más barato posible.

Patron's Day 08

my last Patron's day....

mommy's fears - a stroll in the park

sometimes, i tag along with my parents as they go for a stroll in the nearby park (Yes, i know im being a loud lamppost). every time i do it, my dad will end up either walking ahead of my mom and i or lag behind us terribly.

we will talk when we walk (my mom and i)... it is not a often occurrence though (the talking)... just something that happens when one walks aimlessly... this time, mom told me of her deepest worries of my going to china.... she worries that when i met with misfortunate (esp. the ones that are gravest) i will not be able to handle them. Specifically, she worries that if im rape (Touch wood!) i would not be able to walk out of the bad experience... she fears that without family and friends to support and council me, i might commit sucide. when i heard this, i was shock and suddenly very terrified. really, it must be one of the worst case scenarios there is. the others being murder, gang rape and assault(all kinds)...

im being brutally honest here my friends... i cannot guarantee that such evil things will not happen to me.. or to anyone of us. but i hope that if such evilness does really occur to me, or anyone of us... we have each other to fall back on, despite the long distance apart or the long absences of contact.

i wish i can say now "i am strong, i will not be defeated" but all i can say is "god please help me be strong". the bible says ask and you shall receive. and why not? it does not hurt to ask right? because one does not lose out by asking for help.

Back to square uno

the trip was a fruitful one for me. i met the other candidate who is going with me. i met my collegues and bosses (director, GM, COO, even CEO). i toured the office (no small feat- because it was a huge place) and the various plants.

i had numerous meals a day (this can be a worry), was driven around the area, went to a disco club and met even more managers. we drink, yes i drink too. there really isnt a choice of not drinking (another hurdle to cross).

el sabado, bebo y bailo en un bar por la noche, despues regreso a mi hotel a las doce del noche. Que muy tarde! Despite the cold (around 10degC pero no nevar) i have to wash up every night because my clothes and hair smell like cigarette smoke (yup everyone smokes)

There seems like a lot of cons... but honestly... the pros are quite signicant too. so here i am... condsidering