Gong Xi Fa Cai

14 02 2010





Time To Move On With My Career

15 09 2009

My career with Giant is coming to a close soon, as I have tendered my resignation letter today. It has not been an easy decision to make, especially when I have served the company for the last 8 1/2 years.

Nevertheless, the opportunity to learn something new elsewhere was too good to pass up. The fact that my future boss came down personally to speak to me about the job prospect, coupled with the current impasse in career, meant that the decision made is without regret.

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Julia’s 4th Birthday

3 01 2009

We celebrated Julia’s birthday earlier (it’s actually on the 5th), to coincide with the weekend. Time flies when you watch your kids grow up and before you know it, she’s four years old already.

"I'm four years old."

"I am four years old."

We celebrate with everyone at dad’s place, with the usual feast by mom followed by the cake-cutting event.

With Darrell and Charlotte

With Darrell and Charlotte

Make a wish and blow the candles to make it come true.

Make a wish and blow the candles to make it come true.

With a little help from grandpa

With a little help from grandpa

Happy Birthday, Julia

Happy Birthday, Julia





How To Get To Putra Heights

9 12 2008

Some of my readers have asked me where Putra Heights is, as I’ve been transferred to the Giant outlet there. A brief map might help to let you find your way there (I should know, I got lost a few times going there).
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Senawang Sojourn

7 12 2008

We took a trip back to Senawang to spend some time sprucing up the house, as well as have some family time together as a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Anyway, I gave the camera to Julia to let her take some pictures.

Hmm...

Hmm...

HMM...

HMM...

Okay, I think I should be the one taking the pictures.

img_6950img_6952Seeing their happy faces just makes my day.

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Giant Sales Commitment Conference

14 11 2008

Well, it’s that time of the year again – Giant’s annual Sales Commitment Conference. This year’s conference was held at the same venue as last year, at Pulai Springs Resort in Johor.

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Four days three nights of endless seminar-style listening to go with the endless rounds of eating, drinking and partying (I kid you not!). It’s the same pattern every year. Morning till afternoon will be in the hall listening to endless droning about meeting next year’s budget. Late afternoon will see everyone take part in sports and activities, followed quickly with other side activities and presentations to go with your dinner. Lastly, it’ll be drinks, drinks and more drinks to cap the night.

With Maria Leong and Lim Teow Leang

With Maria Leong and Lim Teow Leang

Alex Shim being squirted with vodka by the vodka girls

Alex Shim being squirted with vodka by the vodka girls

This year’s theme was related to F1, something about ‘racing ahead of the competition’. Look at my tag and you’ll know.

img_6888This annual energy-sapping conference is not exactly something that’s enjoyable but it’s also not something that’s dreaded. To get all the goodies, you’ll need to pay the price. Plenty of booze, added with lack of sleep and rest, is something that thankfully only happens once a year.





It’s MY Birthday

30 10 2008

Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me…

Happy Birthday to me

Thank you, Julia.

Thank you, Julia.

Another year older, another year wiser hopefully.





I’m Moving AGAIN

29 10 2008

Looks like my bosses decided to give me a ‘birthday gift’ to me this year, as I’ve been told that I will be moved out from Giant Klang to be transferred to a new complex, Giant Putra Heights, scheduled to open mid-January 2009.

This will be the third move in a year since leaving Giant Senawang, with 6 months at Batu Caves and six months here. I will be reporting to work at Head Office from next week onwards until the site is ready.

I accepted the move, albeit reluctantly, as it wasn’t much of a choice anyway. It’s unsettling to keep adjusting to a new environment every six months, aside from having to start all over again for all other things in work. I guess I’ll have to go with the flow until the next opportunity comes a-knocking. You’ll never know, it might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.





Trip To Ulu Bendul

27 10 2008

We took a trip to Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest today with Christina’s relatives i.e. brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc. We departed from the house at 9.15am and reached there around 10.00am, just nice to find a cool and relaxing spot.

The water was ice-cold, since it flowed down from the mountains above. The kids had a fun time swimming in the pool, while the adults were all busy eating and drinking all the food that was brought there.

Julia and Tze Wei enjoying some grub after a swim.

Julia and Tze Wei enjoying some grub after a swim.

Jason and mommy having a go at the waters.

Jason and mommy having a go at the waters.

"I'm hungry. Where's my food?"

"I'm hungry. Where's my food?"

We left around 3.00pm and headed back home, where everyone just kinda napped because of tiredness. We left Jason back at the babysitter’s in the evening and had dinner before heading back to Klang. It was a slow drive back, as the highway was jammed with other commuters heading back too after a long weekend.





Back To Senawang For A Break

26 10 2008

It’s Deepavali tomorrow, and it’s surely a long weekend for most folks. We took a trip back to Senawang to see Jason at the babysitter’s house, as well as do the periodic cleaning up of the house. The lawn grass is getting taller and the interior is dustier, so it’s time to get down to cleaning it up.

My little helper.

My little helper.

After the clean up, we spent some time to just relax and prepare whatever was needed for the trip to Ulu Bendul tomorrow.