2013- Q1

Dear blog, 

It has been too long since i last blogged. 
I always use this as a tunnel for updates, foodie sharing, emotional confessions, work and love. i guess i've moved over to #facebook and #instagram universe.

Nevertheless, life is moving and doing great for 2013.
Within a year, i got myself a GXI recognition and now moving on to another company.
About 6 years under the tree was the best and learning curve for my next journey.
Appreciate the people whom held my hand and let go when they trust me for my judgements and results I delivered.

Though life is like lemons, I am grateful that I've made creative stuffs out of it.
Material is not that important anymore. Health is. Friendships and relationships too.
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Decided to make this blog a quarterly update.

Regards, 
xoxo Rach

Random habits after 30!

Good morning Sunday!! 30th Sep
I was persistent to write this post right after i had my breakfast. 
I dont know why but it seems like i have a lot weird habits and wanted to jot it down.

1. I love my teh done nicely. especially when its the fuel for the start of the day. I can literally throw the pack away after the first sip if it taste awful!

2. I dont like to pick up phone calls during lunch time!

Not even messaging! It's like respecting food and watch what you are eating. Spend time to slow down. 

3. I only get addicted to popular artistes when i listen to their songs 'remix/sung' by YouTube singers. every time and I dont know why.

4. Food is therapy. It cures everything. (*see how weird i am)

5. People ask stupid questions and i get fed-up. Rolling my eyes is the only thing i can do. well, sometimes i advise.

6. I hate people who mis-judge. Once you are in my 'blacklist' it takes a long time for me to pull you out of it.

7. I have fetish for black bikinis, tank tops, raspberries, blackberries, loafers, cupcakes and colorful lip glosses.

8. I love the way i perspire. sort of like releasing toxic and re-new the energy.

9. white if my fav color. but i dont really like them on my hair.

10. i think sleeping is very therapeutic.

I really hope i got more to share.

I'm cleared to be an instructor now in FF, after 5 months of training. 

Not really perfect but this must be one of the most amazing journey for 2012.

midst of 2012

30 and still fabulous!

Sometimes i feel that life just got started at 30.

Anyways, i have been neglecting this blog since early this week. Some random musings to update to keep life going.

1. Q1- was great with first LM workshop with comrades. Birthday in HK and weather was purrrfffect! Had an awesome stay at the Sultan. Celebration with gurl friends and been to The Merry Men. Think PMT also happened in Feb and the drills were madness!

2. Q2- AHQ shifted out in April and almost everyone was gone. How sad. Reality bites. gotta into selection for trainees. Joy but this means hard work for the next 3 months. Indeed. No TT, nothing happen. Once TT, flu cough injury sore throat all decided to flew in to visit you. Thanks! HK trip in April & KL trip in June. How busy am i? Nevertheless, still visiting my fav hidden gem. Ran Nike BFF, fab AHQ party, made lemon curd, Gaga's concert, Happy Ever Laughter, Pink Dot, Chillax, Gardens by the bay.

me with <3

Till the next time.

HELLO TO 2012!

2011 had been good to me, well at least some achievements made.

A switch from HQ team to Sg team made me realized I could do more things and feel more accomplished as a VM. Gain new friends and stronger friendship with existing colleagues. Lots of LOL moments and could hardly recall if I was sad once.

THAT'S GOOD!

Been to several new places, complete the 10km as usual (lol), eat a lot, combat alot, made new combat lovers, attend instructor course- experiencing!

Change 5 campaign windows- all stores, merchandizing, attend some blog events. Travel sunny islands- Bintan, Tioman, Kusu, Shanghai, KL, Carlton stay.

I must say I work so hard these two years that I did take any mc at all. :)

Glad I complete some resolutions and here's new ones to be conquer:

1. SHADOW AND TEAM TEACH BC

2. TAKE UP FRENCH/JAP LANGUAGE

3. TRAVEL

4. LOSE IT! MAINTAIN AT 51KG

5. ATTEND Q1-2 WORKSHOPS

6. GO STAY AT A BOUTIQUE HOTEL

7. FINISH MY H.M BOOKS

hey, that's just Q1 & 2. More to come if I manage to accomplished those listed.

Ciao! Viola! Loves!

Re-imagined my holidays

One down. and several more to go.

Timberland Vivocity store finally came alive last week of Oct.

It looked better than before and was the first in Asia box-in-box concept.

Women's corner was the best that I personally like. Good focus but footwear products were a bit weak.

S12 VM summit and Stay Warm campaign change upcoming. Bless me.

Pique*Nique n my kind of monday.

So, I took my Monday off and head for some 'my' moments.

Even though the morning was cooling and gloomy,

i decide to get out of bed and head for my plans.

BC in the morning at Paragon and head for some 'work from town' affair at Pique* Nique.

Been here thrice and still loving it.

Some people watching and was seriously addicted to their home made salted caramel sauce. Order the Amercian breakfast this time to kill my hunger pangs after the work out.

Awesome! and shameless-ly ask for the sauce(which does not comes with the toast)

from the staff. Glad i got it at not extra cost!

What a day!

Ended my report and now going for some market hunting.

Newbies and happening scenes in town.

Next up, gym with khakis at AMK and gonna end my fab monday with dinner and hoepfully booze.

How's your monday like?

Weekends are to rest

chilling at Cedele with mac and got nothing better to do: 20th Aug

Since I am chilling at Cedele after double shots of Body combat at Paragon and got nothing better to observe. I decide to blog.

August is an amazing month. With Kerine's and Shun's birthday, definitely worth celebrating.

No pictures to share but wanted to say that TWG at MBS was great. A pleasing dining experience with J and the girls. The other day i went back just to get a scoop of ice-cream. Wasn't really sure if theirs is nice but the staff recommend me Napolean Tea.

Fab choice to make my day!!

Shun's birthday was a couple of days ago and I must say Strawberry shortcake from four leaves is good to taste as well. Ah, so much of a sweet tooth lately.

And i popped by Canele to steal 2 macarons just yesterday.

I can feel my love handles already.

Looking forward to Sep now.

Back to rest now! I got to love my weekends. They are meant to be here.

Disgusting August

Its been a month since i step my foot into the SG's territory.

Another great milestone.

Aftermath of Keep Moving's campaign, i dived myself into spilt headaches, muscle aches and bruises all over. Yes, my job gives me all these. But after which i gained confidence and better judgement. VM training for 2 days gives me dehydration and giddy headaches. Age is catching up.

Mad ness July!!

Now, I'm gonna Escape Faster for Aug. Can't wait for the major re-merchandising session and newly refurbish Centrepoint. That store needs some CPR! A & E mode.

Come Oct- I will be proud to share my new VivoCity store. New concept with Asia the one and only!!

I cant wait if I have a choice, A getaway in Nov!!!

Hello May, Welcoming June

The recent F11 Summit just ended and the regional team had awesome fun!!
We started with retail w/s, product training and VM training last week.
The team spirit was high and all the participants were awesome!!

Of course we kick off the season with Keep Moving.
High intensity Climbmax, Parajump, RockClimb and Megazip!!
Zipping through trees and over-seeing the Siloso beach was free-form and releasing!
Everyone should try this out!!
Some photos to share this got me to love my brand/company more!
Timberland, OOi!!
Megazipping Accomplished!
ParaJump was frightening. Everyone had screams here!
Team building!!
VM Excellence Award
Great time! Kudos and see all of the guys soon!!

epl- bintan to singapore

epl: bintan 2011

counting down

24 days to:

EAT, PRAY, LOVE

................

till then, it's back to reality.

Goodnight world & J baby.

Natalie Portman is gorgeous. So is the movie

Dressed for 'No Strings Attached' movie by omy.
I started the day with bright colors and a casual look for the evening movie at cathay.
Actually i was kinda in weekend mood since CNY is still on going.

With the songs, festive goodies & ban-lucks going on.

Anyways, to blog about the movie, it was a easy peasy show for couples.
Especially for those newly attached, it would be good to start the day with this movie &

perphas end off with a simple dinner at mount emily. (that is if you're catching it at The Cathay)

3.5 popcorns out of 5 for me.

ANd yes seriously, the invite was good compared to the usual tixs we receive thru the counter. Of course a lot of 'PS' was done to the poster. I merely couldnt take my eyes off N.P's legs.

Go catch it if you have not. it will be a good weekend movie. Trust me.

my resolutions till date2010

I vet through my last year post on resolutions:
shed some weight, baking, run 10km again, design something, blah blah...

Of course i din manage to conplete a lot.
So this year im still contemplating to make some. Maybe let's not call it resolutions.
Wishlists maybe:

1. Run 10km scm again.
this one is super duper easy lah.

2. Go for rock-climbing.
this one also easy but time is the issue.

3. Save and ready for JP trip in 2012/13?
sounds like saving for millions but still need to enjoy the trip with ease.

4. More short trips. Explore new places.
bintan, boutique hotels, hidden cafes, blog more

5. Take a course.
yep, been saying this for this donkey years.. but workload does not grant me this at all.
so afraid that i cant cope.

That's all folks. Happy 2011 and promise a blog post every month.
Ciao* Merci

Make Waves: TBL Jan, VM Summit

Good o' morning peeps!

Its CNY 'chu er' and im bright awake now at 7.30am cos i slept early last night (like 9plus maybe).
So i decide i make the best post for 2011:Jan. Cant really afford time to blog cause of the super hectic schedule and work 'adventures'. Sometimes it's really good to get yourself busy too.
Anyways the recent S11 Pdt Training and VM summit was good, in fact memorable.

and the fabulous VMs from TBL. I do have more pixs but lazy me din bring the hardisk home.

The yacht ride and fun we had for that night was what made my Jan2011 awesome.

Looking forward to F11 now.

chill down the spine

shanghai outskirt can be peaceful like this. but the weather set chill down my spine.

great first movie with love

long waited since 2010. isnt anne.h gorgeous?

Shanghai Jan 2011

Back from the sizzling cold weather.

2010 in a nutshell

I made up my mind and wanted to blog about my journey in year 2010.
But im stuck here like not knowing where to begin:

Dec:
Met the girls for a fab post xmas gathering. Royal China & Canele dining. Great time!
xmas eve cele with bff and friends from the other universe.
Rupee room paaarttty with earthkeepers. Got myself NTUC vouchers. Sweet
Celebrate J's bdae at D.R & Mariners'. Gourmet.
Ran 10km again.

Nov:
Region distribution workshop. Shag. Fun. Inspirational. 72-21

Oct:
spend 1st week in HK.

Sep:
spend last week in HK.
Bff's wedding. Shag. Tired. Cam-whore.
Bff's bdae.

Aug:
Shun's bdae.
Bobbi brown make-over. ewwks.
Blogger event. BC bash

June:
Kerine's wedding. Gorgeous. Shag.

March:
Genting trip with friends from the other universe.

Feb:
Sharmais's wedding

In some months, i totally forgot what ive accomplished.
2010 was a very quick and tedious year for me. Glad i made.
Thanks to all my friends, colleagues & stangers whom helped.

Toast to the brand new year, peeps!
Huat ah!

i log in just to

WISH EVERYONE OUT THERE,

"MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

lots of updates soon..

Easy A(dultery)

Yet another fab treat from omy.sg

What's better to end a restless tuesday work day?

MOVIE!!

EASY A- Directed by Will Gluck, Starring Emma Stone

I had to say that I'm actually attracted to the movie poster even before I submitted my entry.

Typical teenage (like most of us before) would love to get the attention in college instead of just being a nobody.

So Olive tries to outstand the rest by spreading rumour that she's no longer a virgin after a 'date' with a college guy. (well, in actual fact, she was all alone that night listening to pocketful of sunshine- Natasha.B)

She told her BFF and tried to hold back when the rumour really started by a college girl when

she overheard the entire 'exciting' story.

So she plays double. Rumours like she slept with different guys, get paid....

But in actual fact, she's aint doing things like that at all.

Would recommend this movie for weekday stress reliever.

Go catch it. I had a good laugh and thought the art direction for this movie was pretty unique.

Thanks for the treat and certainly looking forward to more movie events like this.