CB 38/55

Hahaha 

CB 36/55

Food delivery from best!

THIS. is giving me heart attack. In this period when everyone (most) are WFH, this is the most dreading screen anyone would want. Oh my tian. Please don't fail on me otherwise I really GG

CB 35/55- First day at work!

First day of work! First day Mac re-open after shutting during CB period and Gui got it for me first thing in the morning. Thanks for the sweet thought! 

I ordered 10 days of tingkat for this period so so my friends ordered breakfast and dinner to bless  me and to celebrate for me! 

First day at work was still ok. (cos 1st day). 

I keep thinking- I've been looking for a job for the past few years (passively) and  I didn't manage to change job, and during this period where jobs are taking paycut and uncertain but yet I manage to change job and better still, embarking on a bigger and more exciting journey. God must be thinking if I was given another a job last year will be a easy task for Him LOL. He indeed prove Himself to work in the impossible.

CB 34/55

Being blessed with meals from breakfast to dinner.

dinner cooked and sent to me from bestie. Korean food amidst the circuit breaker makes me wanna go Korea~ 

CB 32/55 (Celebration in this season)

I'VE SIGNED MY EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT! 

It has been a journey since the previous episode of my search in a new career and today, I can finally journal now this whole process in full!

Here are the timeline (again. HAHAHA)

28 April 2020:
Before I fall asleep that night, I was thinking to myself that I won't have any salary in May because even if  I found a job, I will probably only be able to start work in June given the current CB situation.

29 April 2020:
I received a follow-up call from the recruiter that called me the previous day to give me tips on what the interviewers are looking for for the interview the next day.

30 April 2020:
Attended the Zoom interview at 10AM and was told they'll get back to me the following week but they got back to me at 6PM to offer me the job :,)

8 May 2020:
Signed the contract and will be starting work next Monday! 🥳🎉

Previously when I got the job offer retracted- initially was a little disappointed and worried. Disappointed cos I wasn't able to secure the job, worried cos this period will be difficult to find a job (according to market survey and news that there'll be retrenchment, etc).

I was quite thankful that previously I had shared this with Jolene (that my last day of work with Genesis is 24 April and I wanted a break thus my new job supposedly should start on 4 May BUT things aren't confirmed), she reminded me that since I have set the one week break for myself then no matter the outcome, just let myself rest for that week.
I took the time to settle myself and prayed about it. I am convinced that if God gives, He will give despite the potentially impossible situation of the world. If He doesn't give a job right away now, then I'm asking Him to show me what He wants to teach me during this session also.

So, last week(27 April to 1 May) was suppose to be my "sabbath" week so I didn't have the intention to send out resume (broke my promise to myself:l sent out 1 cos Steph just signed the employment contract with them and they're still hiring). But yes, I didn't look for any job last week yet companies and recruitment agencies have been calling me :,) how good is God!

Indeed, if God gives, He will give despite the circumstances that seem impossible. I planned to take a week break and start work after (first cycle) CB but God was gracious and given me 2 weeks break instead. To be able to find a job without having to take pay cut is realllly God given.

Initially I was worried if I can secure a job during this period. Now that I've secured a job I worry about whether or not will I be able to perform at work (taking into consideration the fact that it's an MNC and I'll be working with a lot of people, adapting to the culture, the workload, etc)
It's true that worries are never-ending. Once you checked one item off the "worry list", the next one will pop up. But I guess the truth is we won't be worry-free, but at the least we know who will carry us through the worries and share our burden. 💪 So excited for the new journey.
(On a side note: why are all my Fridays so exciting one LOL🤣)

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All my meals of the day

CB 31/55

It's the 3rd day of CB 2nd cycle.
This table is my everyday corner and so it must at least be pleasing to the eye (:

Received carrot cake baked by Steph!🤤

CB 30/55

Washed the tablecloth last month and I finally put it back. Looking neat and let's see how long can this last!


Love sent in the form of dim sum from bro!


Physically apart but virtually together 💓

Imagining myself in a spa be like ... 

CB 29/55

Received a surprise from Mabel and Xian! They sent me customized notebook in view of my new chapter at new workplace. 🥳 :,) so undeserving but so so blessed. 

CB 26/55

The amount of food I received this CB is making me round round round

From Jeslyn

CB 25/55

Sent all the way from Ting💖

CB 24/55

Found a TB seller that actually design such portrait temporary tattoo. I'd sent the seller my design and asked them to help me do up one for trial before I get inked. (and at least I've got an idea how it'll look like). Doing one with my mum and I. Can't wait! 

CB 23/55

A song for the season.

CB 22/55

Needed to translate my whole resume to Chinese because the China boss requested for it. I've never seen a resume in Chinese, let alone thinking of having my own resume in it. Not sure to what extend was the resume correct cos I use google translate for everything 🤣 

CB 21/55

Jobless day 1. 🤣

I've set this week as a resting week for me so I won't be sending our resumes this week. Giving myself a break!

I tried making popcorn and so the sound. BUT, if you can smell, you'll faint cos it's burnt (DAMN CHAODA) and the base is beyond salvage OH GOSH

It has been a fruitful day 1!

CB 20/55

CB 19/55

CB 18/55 (Last day)

Today marks the last day of my 6 years 4 months at Genesis. Like every other events in life, it has been quite a bittersweet journey, there were ups and there were downs. 

It's my first full time job. I entered as a total rookie and has been showered with much guidance and grace throughout. It's a place where they've seen me through the different stage- from being single to attached to engaged; from little/no experience to knowing how to do full sets.
During the time when my mum was diagnose and my siblings and I had to take turn to accompanied my mum to hospital, then director was very understanding and nice to me- I don't have to apply for AL or time off, just need to produce my mum's MC to get parents leave (and it was granted to me without limit). In 2018, we were given an overseas allowance for us to travel (went HCM with Steph!). Working hours is 10AM to 6PM which I probably won't be able to find it anywhere. There were quarterly product requisite; monthly facial; birthday leave and birthday gift etc. Surely, there'll be plenty of reason to stay, but there'll be reasons to leave too. (that will be for another day)
The only constant is change and I won't be able to grow if I continue to stay in my comfort zone. Though the future is unknown and uncertain for now, but I'm learning to trust God in His plan and in His timing. The God that sees me through the toughest time will see me through this time again. :)

CB 17/55

CB 15/28

Celebrating Xian's bday virtually!🎈🎈🎈

And, CB has been extended till 1 June 2020...

CB 13/28

Turning into masterchef (not) this CB.

Looking at the recipe online, it seems so easy, until you get to try it LOL

Today I made burned sugar pudding and kimchi fried rice, and I sent it to Weikang torturing him with it to see if he can bear this cooking skill for the rest of his life LOL 

and i burnt myself when the oil splatter.