• Got a new haircut (so refreshing)
• Reviewed an account with 12 emails of supporting docs (little pat on the back!)
• Fulfilled bridesmaid duty (knew 4 new friends)
• Concurred 8 hours road trip (so much fun having karaoke in the car) (loving road trip cause I am not the one driving hehe)
• Visited new states in Malaysia (learnt different cultures too)
• Back to Penang after 5 years (gained little food baby hehe)
• Appointed IBG-COO social committee FY’24 (exciting events to look forward)
• Being offered Singapore Leadership Scholarship for EMBA (gonna turn down)
• Got approached for new career opportunities on LinkedIn (hmm)
• Tried Baba costume at Peranakan museum (so elegant)
• Crashed bestie’s bridal shower (first time attending bridal shower)
• Cheongsam experience (had Chun-Li hairdo for gate crash hehe)
• Back to mural paintings after 9 years (Gosh! Time flies)
• Had fried sago at the market (similar sauce as kangkong squid I feel)
• Mini earthquake at work (gonna part ways with current team)(but I got what I wanted and my boss remains)
• Went for Chicken Pao, Pan Fried Chicken Dumpling workshop (housemates said I should just continue working in the bank)(as if I hurt the paos lol)
• Blood donation (wanted to donate in Dec’23, but barely had time in SG)

Knew 4 ladies during Penang trip. We are of the same age, that explains why we clicked well I guess. We literally spent 3D2N together. We talked about marriage, love, life & career. They are matured and independent. They prioritize themselves, and work hard to enjoy life to the fullest. I learn that despite growing up differently, some values cultivated were similar. It had been a while since I spent so much time with bestie (5D4N), we had very different values. I am an A; she is a T in MBTI.

Over the years, I learnt to be assertive and step up to communicate. I used to be afraid of rejections, but I guess organizing workshop last year shaped me into a better person. Had so many rejections in a month as compared to what I had over the years. Well, it was a good takeaway. I can do stuff without having regrets now. Still feel little proud of myself to be able to pull through the workshop, with much help from the seniors, of course.

Had rough weeks, work related- lots of rumors on new team arrangement. Knowing bits parts of news here and there, I really didn’t feel good about it, but I keep reminding myself to have an open mind. Everything happens for a reason right? In conclusion, I will be following current boss to form another team, together with 5 new teammates. Well, job scope remains which I favor, but the portfolios now are bigger. Good learning opportunities I guess, from reviewing SME to midcap, now large corp. I really can’t think of any cons for this arrangement. 🙂 Staying optimistic!

I feel much better now, I mean like who likes to work under uncertainties right? Now that I know what’s the outcome, I can refocus on my work, to do handover when time comes.

Has been a rollercoaster ride for the past month, lots of events happening, still trying to cope. Not sure if I have more responsibilities now, or my work has been piling up during colleagues’ absence over holiday period. I have been working overtime for the past weeks, stay home and work. Ugh. People have been asking me to take things slow and watch my health. I mean like if my work is not cleared, my health will definitely get worse. I am almost there, no more overtime after this! Tsk.