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Back and Free.

somethingboutrenes — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:47:01 +0000

Dear SbR readers,

You must be wondering if I am alive as I was missing in action for almost a month. If you are curious of what the past few weeks of my life looks like, fret not, you have not missed out on anything. It was pure fire fighting at work, transforming snowy Christmas mood into Ching Chong Lunar New Year mood within 3 days, and 13 hours work day everyday for the next 21 days.

I finally got to rest my feet and mind last Sunday, CNY Eve day at 5pm and am back to work this morning to give out red packets on behalf of my company. Yes, I only rested for 1.5 days. So, if you are feeling BLUE about going back to work after 4 rest days, think about me and you will feel much better.

This once a year torture is finally over and I am finally free! I love how my calendar looks like for the next two weeks! I’ll be taking leave on Friday (I’ve yet to inform my boss HAH), visiting vertical farm, partying at Hooters for our executive gathering, having Management Trainee dinner and messing up more Yu Sheng and I love it!

I am finally back and you can expect more posts in the next few days. I’ve yet to post up some of my favourite wedding pictures from OEC and many other random thoughts and posts!

Till then, eat, laugh and have a Blessed New Year!

Serene

Review of Christmas Albums (2011)

somethingboutrenes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:59:32 +0000

My job allows me to buy Christmas CDs for Frontline and I bought 5 Christmas CDs just for this purpose. I can’t stand Christmas CD compilation which gives crappy music!

Here are the reviews of all the Christmas CDs I bought and I have rank them starting from my favourite album!

A Very She & Him Christmas – She & Him

This CD totally rocks my Christmas world! I love that it sounded different from the usual Christmas songs adding a little edgy and quirky touch to Christmas! Right, I’m also a little bias because I love Zooey Deschanel ! Her character in New Girl is awkward yet cool and I’m just curious how she sounds! An unlikely Christmas song “Baby, it’s cold outside” is cheeky and oh so appropriate for the cold cold weather. Haha.

Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars

The Gift – Corrinne May

Her voice is heavenly! Even though this sounded like a typical Christmas Carol voice but don’t you love her angelic and soothing songs during this joyful season! Also, this is the only Christmas album which actually worship and praise our Lord Almighty!

Rating: 4 / 5

Glee Christmas Album 2 – Glee

I love Glee, period. Haha. It adds a modern twist to Christmas!

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Connie Talbot’s Christmas Album – Connie Talbot

Her voice is angelic yes, but there are a couple of songs which went a little too high pitch for my liking. But for her age, she is good.

Rating: 3 / 5

Under the Mistletoe – Justin Bieber

I am not a fan of inconsistent Christmas album. One minute it is blasting some high pitch song, the other minute it is an R&B Christmas song trying too hard and the next minute it is this soulful vocal rendition of a prepubescent boy with Mariah Carey. OMG. The only reason this CD is picked – to appease the younger audience at Frontline.

Rating: 2 / 5

I wanted to pick up Michael Buble’s Christmas album too but I ran out of budget and our CD player can only hold 5 CDs at a time. HAHA. Perhaps next year.

Festive Peak

somethingboutrenes — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:12:54 +0000

This Dec to Jan is going to be the busiest period of my work life during this financial year. We only have 3 weeks to turn the Christmas mood into Ching Chong Chinese New Year mood at the Frontline and imagine the amount of products we have to handle in two months. I am excited but at the same time, I can’t wait for it to be over! We’ll be hosting a few parties at our place and I’m thrilled! He reminded me that I’ve not been blogging and so here are a few random posts!

Double Chin on Corporate Video

somethingboutrenes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:12:38 +0000

Enough of the wedding and honeymoon posts, I just saw the corporate video I short for our company relating to corporate social responsibility and yes, I do look like I put on 5 kg especially when it shows my double CHIN! OH MY GOSH! Can someone tell me how to get rid of that? I don’t care if it symbolizes wealth, urgh.

I am not linking the web link of the video to protect my privacy and chin! HAHA

Melbourne.Sydney.

somethingboutrenes — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:17:02 +0000

I’m going Melbourne / Sydney from 1 to 8 September as part of a work / study / incentive trip! One of the itinerary is to visit the Fine Food Australia Fair in Sydney and I can’t wait to try all the yummy treats!

I love August 2011: New Role

somethingboutrenes — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:16:13 +0000

Starting from August onward, I have a new role, a larger office, a door to my office, greater responsibilities and brand new freedom! I’m excited yet a little nervous about this greater responsibilities! Oh Lord, give me wisdom and strength! Friends, wish me luck in this brand new journey at work!

somethingboutrenes — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:19:50 +0000

Decides to start work at 7 today and stepping out of the house at 6 and in the dark reminds me of secondary school days!

Gu jun pyo

somethingboutrenes — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:55:56 +0000

A cute Korean supplier bought this bag of coffee to give us! I’m not much of a coffee drinker but “Gu jun pyo” is hard to resist. Haha.

somethingboutrenes — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:38:36 +0000

I just got back from a product meeting and was given a whole lot of freebies from the presenters. I missed the old days when we first started out in this industry. Carefree (and sometimes care less) and guilt free when attending such meeting. HAH.

somethingboutrenes — Sat, 14 May 2011 15:48:14 +0000

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I’m flying off to Jakarta tomorrow for a work trip! Back on Tuesday! Ciao!