Friday, February 16, 2007
Weekly Updates
Simply RedThe B@nk has 'overloaded' us with red packets. The best design would have to be from C0mmerci@l B@nking.
Just two days ago, it gave every employee this red bag which contained a red packet with $2 in it, two oranges and a packet of Le Rouge biscuits. But only 30 lucky persons would win this Le Rouge hamper and Jonathan was one of 'em. That hamper is so beautiful! But after all, it's Le Rouge.
I told my colleagues how useful this gift pack was. The red bag can be used to present the oranges to Gerrie's mom, and the Le Rouge heart-shaped biscuits can be given to Gerrie and the $2 can subsidize my lunch.
The next day, the Head of our office decided to reward us with a basket of fruits.
My manager chipped in the fun by giving us a bowl of mango sago each, but because Jasmine doesn't want it, I had hers as well. I can be so greedy.
Valentine's Day.
The Holland roses were booked a month ago and the gift was given in advance, thus there wasn't any much surprise left. But I was really glad Gerrie didn't have to work night shifts for the rest of the month. We met up after work and had our dinner.
Town was so packed that day and we didn't have the mood to do our shopping, thus we headed to her place. Valentine's Day can be so over-rated but I still think it's important. Not to declare our love but to pause and appreciate how the other half have made you a better person. It was funny that couples went quiet during dinner and when they speak, there are moments of secrecy. Doesn't seem natural to me.
We did our shopping the next day and I thought the Dior Gerrie picked out was pretty but it was quite expensive. Ended up I made my own purchase.
Work has been alright this week, despite having problems with manpower. We went for courses as well, which helped tremendously. Soon, I would be handling credit investigations, which include credit c@rds, h0me l0@ns, @uto lo@ns and personal l0@ns. I'm pretty excited about it as it translates to building that knowledge in the later stages.
I was rewarded with stars and a keychain today for the contribution of ideas towards the mailto:B@nk J0ined-up strategy.
The B@nk is also now focusing alot on social work, with its arsenal of voluntary workers. In addition, the management is going to walk 101km for charty work, which impressed me alot.
M.C. bought us some oranges and we have a fortune cookie each. There are some interesting ones like getting to meet someone new and love will blossom. Angie got the most creative one.
"Holidays are over. Get back to work!"
That was a rude shock to her. Hahaha...
Mine was rather stupid. "Your fate for this week is rather good."
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Nevertheless, happy holidays and Happy Lunar New Year to all of you.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!