Haven’t really been updating on how or what I’ve been up to lately, although most of my time is revolving around work, so I’m just going to do a really quick update in point form before I get too lazy and decide never to talk about them! (:

1. I guess I’m actually doing quite fine in my new working environment. Rather huge responsibilities, but I must say I enjoy my work despite the long working hours and being often misunderstood and looked upon as just-another-sales-person. Oh well, guess I can say all’s good! :D

2.Quite a few of my friends actually came down to visit me, or meet up with me for lunch/dinner! :D Estella, Eng Heng, Karen Ting, Matt, Samantha Ting, Stacey, Yuli, just to name a few! (:

3. I’m going to catch Iron Man 2 for free in early May, how exciting! :D It’s a free movie sponsored by Ciba Vision for Optometrists working in Optical 88. Look at how the things that contact lens companies do to bribe us to sell their products! q:

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First day at work was…. weird.

Weird because I didn’t have the usual company of my colleagues who makes me feel very comfortable at work.
Weird because I am going to perform eye tests in a different environment.
Weird because I am totally unfamiliar with products that’s available and the discount that is allowed to be given.

Guess I can’t complain much since I was the one who wanted to work elsewhere.

When my ex-colleague gave me a call after work to just check out how I was coping on the first day, I teared. ): I really miss my colleagues a lot, and I never forsee myself to be reacting this way. ): I really don’t like this feeling of unfamiliarity, and I hope it goes away really soon.

Anyway, I am posted to Optical 88 located at Wisma Atria, so feel free to drop by and visit me! (: In fact, I am available to go on lunch and dinner dates, so feel free to ask me out for a meal at nearby vicinities! (:

One positive thing about working in Wisma Atria: It only takes me 30 minutes to reach work (including walking and waiting time)

One negative thing about working in Wisma Atria: I have to spend a hell lot of money of food right now. Everything is so expensive! Does anyone know of where I can get damn cheap food in town, like maybe <$4?!

Now I need the Ministry of Health to have my license approved as soon as possible, or else I will be receiving terrible mudhole pay for the whole of the first month! I even had so much trouble with applying on the website. /: The government sector better be efficient, because time is money to us now. And I am talking about a super huge difference by the way, so please pardon my stinginess (and I am not the only one who feels this way).

(P.S: Anyone’s free to go on a shopping date with me next week on my off day? I seriously need to replace my torn and tattered bag and get a new pair of comfy shoes. My flats are making my sole hurt already!)

Today’s my last day at Optique Zone, and I had mixed emotions about it. Felt really weird having to work with a different group of people, and I know that I’ll never be as well taken care of as these people here. I bet only Kay Minn will understand how I feel since she’s working there as an intern now – their friendliness and the guidance they provide. I’ve definitely learnt a lot over there, and it was quite difficult for me to bid my farewell to them.

Their replies to my farewell message almost made me tear even though it was just simple. I guess moving out of my comfort zone expects me to deal with a lot more than this, and this is just the beginning.

I hope my first day at work tomorrow will be smooth flowing, with a good working environment and easy-going colleagues. Let’s just pray for the best!

Goodbye

Hello

Tomorrow marks the beginning for me.

Welcome to phase two of life.

The wonderful people that guided me a lot through my part-time working experience at Optique Zone. I’ll miss their patience and their craziness, and I hope my new colleagues would be as easy and fun-loving as them. (:

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