Thursday, April 18, 2013

2012 Round up!

It's almost 2 years since graduation. And yes, I haven't been updating my life in this journal for 2 years! :p
I shall pen down the highlights over these 2 years in case these memories fades off..

Aug 2011 - 5 Jan 2012 : Project Officer in NTU
With the pressure to pay of my debts and to find a job, I settled for a Project Officer position in NTU, School of Material Science Engineering. 

So what did I gain/learn there over the 4 months?

1) Be nice to everyone if you want to get things done, or else life can get tough and unpleasant.
2) Reading journal and lab environment is really not my cup of tea!
3) Got to know a bunch of colleagues/labmates from different parts of the world. All of them are nice & smart people, but sadly, we're no longer in touch.

In the end, due to office politics (professors fighting for power), job prospect, job satisfaction, new job offer, I left to seek for greener pasture and so did most of my lab mates. Hope everyone is doing well :)


6-12 Jan 2012 : First Taiwan trip with dear :)
The next day after quitting my job, Wongee and I landed in Taiwan.
This was my first time in TW (Taipei & Hualien) and I love this country! Most of the people we met were well-mannered, roads were clean although you don't see rubbish bins everywhere, tasty and affordable food, breath taking scenery and loads of wonderful stuffs. Of course, the trip was enjoyable because of the great company :)

Taiwan would be a nice place to retire if not for the ageing population issue and earthquakes.
Hope to go back soon, to explore different parts of TW!


13 Jan 2012: Start of my career
This day is the start of my 'first' job, a contract role in a Chemical MNC for 1 year. The plan was to work hard, learn as much so that I will be offered a perm role in this company. And I was blessed to be converted after 1 year of service :)

There's still so much room for improvement, in terms of work performance, social skill and work attitude!
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Oct 2012 
We had a new member in our family! Congrats to my elder sis, Baby K, our lil' precious was born :)
Looking forward to the day when she'll smile and not cry when she sees me!


These are my hightlights in 2012, a year with many good changes! :)