Warm Christmas Eve
It is Christmas Eve, the whole Cityhall was overwhelmed with countless crowds whom I presumed (most likely) be on leave or Company's off for the festive season. Gabriel, my boss, was generous to give us the day off and even threw us lunch at Tony Ramas, Suntec.
Round two of gift exchanged took place over lunch, at the same moment when we were waiting for the food to arrive. Prior today, we had drawn lots to identify to whom our Xmas present were meant for. By chance I picked Rebecca, my adorable manager and got her a bracelet with angels from Perlini's Silver. Good lord it won some admiration and pleasant comments. That's good. No reason she won't like it.
As for myself, I got a gift from Irene, who got me a Creative earphone which cost 19 bucks. Well..erm.. she forgot to remove the price tag before she had the present wrapped. When I open and show to the rest, I was like covering the price tag so as to save Irene any embarrassment.
Mentioned in my previous blog, it's Xmas spirit which matters. It's about sincerity and thoughts to give others a gift. However, I failed to mention Xmas may not be another joyous holiday when you received something you never like.
I know... the most hurtful thing is when you brought something for another and turns out the receiver never like it. Honey did buy me something. Perhaps I'm too difficult to please. Perhaps I've always bought all the things I need and want that I feel unsatisfied when I received something which was not particularly what I'd have noticed. Well... I don't really know. I advised her that she should save some money instead of wasting on presents for me. Perhaps that really hurt. Sigh. Though Xmas would be happy. Perhaps not.
Most likely, I'm bound not to be gave any presents. That's why I've always been purchasing whatever I have now. Man.. so much of Xmas.. but thankfully, I supposed I've dedicated some gifts to make other's happy ba..
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
De one with TG Xmas Outing 2007
Dedicated to TG: Tribal Gang
Approximately 3 weeks ago, Clara and I commenced our planning and recce for our annual Xmas TG members outing. This time, I volunteered to be the organiser and decided something to change in the line of past activities which was much of dinner, movie and ktv singing. Yup, big change! This Xmas period, I brought the entire gang out to Bishan Park to have a part-treasure, part-salvager hunt outdoors.
Initially, everything was super rush because Clara and I only had one and three quarter hours to plant all our clues. Thanks to the usual impunctuality of our friends (erhum.. especially Ivan), we had a few couple of time to complete our chore of hiding all 60 clues around the park. By the time I announced the start of the game, it was already 1 in the burning afternoon.
Phew... the arrogant sun was shining it's might on us, made poor us perspire like "siao" ( "fanatically" in Hokkien). Ironically, thank god for the dry weather, which enable us to execute our game successfully.
What we presumed about the duration for the completion of the game proved wrong when Jielong & Weili came in victorious before 2 hours. Wei Cai (who ran a couple of times) & Jessamine came in 2nd position. Followed by Kok Sin & Loo Wan (the pair who were always walking far apart from one another) in 3rd and Ivan & Gek Kiah coming in last because they admitted they didn't possess adequate map-reading skills. Omg.
Everybody was "shag" at game closing. Before long, the drizzle set in and TG proceeded to AMK to dine and feast at Pizza Hut. Ordered 3 pizza (2 of which were the new Jingle Chirstmas pizza) some side dishes, standard soup and ice drinks.
The annual Xmas gift exchange was practised this year, like previous year, while we waited for the food. Apparently towels seemed to be in trend for gift ideas this year. Hehehe. Funny thing is Weicai, Jessamine and I exchanged gifts in a trio formation (Jess got Weicai's, Weicai got mine and I got Jess'). Soon later, Clara bid goodbye due to another appointment. Guess what? I rewarded them for the successful game by giving a treat.
Desperate for the remaining one piece of pizza which couldn't be consumed into our filled stomaches, haha, we subject it to forfeit for our "zhong ji mi ma" game. Omg. I kana ("got selected" in Malay) twice. Sigh.. Jielong was the "only survivor" who didn't suffer the forfeit.
Time after meal was stretched longer when the gang was discussing on where else to go. 1 hour of debate landed us with a decision to go K. Well, Jielong and I declined but brought them to the KTV. After sending Jielong to the busstop, I walked home after his bus arrived.
This Xmas outings have just begun, tomorrow I'll be expecting another lunch with my colleagues. Gifts exchanges are inevitable. Just this year and all have cost me alot. Well, can't help it lah.. Xmas spirit is about GIVING, not COMPLAINING!
Clara got me a perfect gift, it's a gorgeous card-holder. Something I've always wanted!! Thanks Clara, this is the type of unexpected joy about Xmas spirit: making others happy. Hope I'll be able to bring this joy to others.
Endless thanks to TG! and Merry Christmas!!
Approximately 3 weeks ago, Clara and I commenced our planning and recce for our annual Xmas TG members outing. This time, I volunteered to be the organiser and decided something to change in the line of past activities which was much of dinner, movie and ktv singing. Yup, big change! This Xmas period, I brought the entire gang out to Bishan Park to have a part-treasure, part-salvager hunt outdoors.
Initially, everything was super rush because Clara and I only had one and three quarter hours to plant all our clues. Thanks to the usual impunctuality of our friends (erhum.. especially Ivan), we had a few couple of time to complete our chore of hiding all 60 clues around the park. By the time I announced the start of the game, it was already 1 in the burning afternoon.
Phew... the arrogant sun was shining it's might on us, made poor us perspire like "siao" ( "fanatically" in Hokkien). Ironically, thank god for the dry weather, which enable us to execute our game successfully.
What we presumed about the duration for the completion of the game proved wrong when Jielong & Weili came in victorious before 2 hours. Wei Cai (who ran a couple of times) & Jessamine came in 2nd position. Followed by Kok Sin & Loo Wan (the pair who were always walking far apart from one another) in 3rd and Ivan & Gek Kiah coming in last because they admitted they didn't possess adequate map-reading skills. Omg.
Everybody was "shag" at game closing. Before long, the drizzle set in and TG proceeded to AMK to dine and feast at Pizza Hut. Ordered 3 pizza (2 of which were the new Jingle Chirstmas pizza) some side dishes, standard soup and ice drinks.
The annual Xmas gift exchange was practised this year, like previous year, while we waited for the food. Apparently towels seemed to be in trend for gift ideas this year. Hehehe. Funny thing is Weicai, Jessamine and I exchanged gifts in a trio formation (Jess got Weicai's, Weicai got mine and I got Jess'). Soon later, Clara bid goodbye due to another appointment. Guess what? I rewarded them for the successful game by giving a treat.
Desperate for the remaining one piece of pizza which couldn't be consumed into our filled stomaches, haha, we subject it to forfeit for our "zhong ji mi ma" game. Omg. I kana ("got selected" in Malay) twice. Sigh.. Jielong was the "only survivor" who didn't suffer the forfeit.
Time after meal was stretched longer when the gang was discussing on where else to go. 1 hour of debate landed us with a decision to go K. Well, Jielong and I declined but brought them to the KTV. After sending Jielong to the busstop, I walked home after his bus arrived.
This Xmas outings have just begun, tomorrow I'll be expecting another lunch with my colleagues. Gifts exchanges are inevitable. Just this year and all have cost me alot. Well, can't help it lah.. Xmas spirit is about GIVING, not COMPLAINING!
Clara got me a perfect gift, it's a gorgeous card-holder. Something I've always wanted!! Thanks Clara, this is the type of unexpected joy about Xmas spirit: making others happy. Hope I'll be able to bring this joy to others.
Endless thanks to TG! and Merry Christmas!!
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