Officially graduated

Yesterday was my convocation. Reached at almost 9am, and lasted until 1pm. Professor Wong Sze Sze who taught me strategic management was on stage, as well as Professor Geoffrey Chua who taught me service operations. Was hoping to see Professor Henderson but she was not present.

It was good to say goodbye to my friends, Wei Cai, Wen Jie and Ruoyi, three of whom were my very first project mates in year 1. And for which our project grade was an unforgettable C+ for Accounting I.

I'm happy to leave university because it was very stressful. But I am sad to leave because student life is really "own time own target." I can skip school anytime I like, and just be present for the exams.

My 'ou ou' ken was my photographer of the day. Mum, sis, ken and I had our lunch at MCD before heading home.

Nothing beats having a long nap after having woken up so early.

Went Marina Square for a graduation treat to Cafe de Waraku by my dearest friend. Watched NDP preview fireworks along Esplanade Drive.

Now that I am officially graduated, it marks the beginning of my working life. The thought of working a long way towards retirement scares me to the max.

Time flies

It's more than a month since I last made an entry. So many obstacles have occurred that I was almost overwhelmed. In fact not many, but really major one - where MOE rescinded my contract for some obvious discrimination. So much so that I am really hoping that I will land myself a job overseas one day and never to return to Singapore. So I shall gain a few years of working experience, visit the temple more often to accumulate better karma, and try my luck.

Passion or money? Which one will you work for?

Money is indispensable.
Money is power.
Money can buy happiness.
And in Economics, we learn that "money makes the world go round."

Suddenly, I am engulfed by the above notions that I am losing sight of my passion - my passion for the tourism industry. Transition in life is always difficult. I'm too settled in the life of a student. For the first time I am faced with the questions of how to start repaying my school loans, take charge of my personal finance and contribute to household. These questions were never tested as far as I remember. And more difficult question that I have been asking myself since the last day of school - should I switch industry?

If I switch industry, will it also mean going against the course of my life map? Alas! I should have consulted Goddess of Mercy on this...

Time flies and soon I'll be starting work on 1 August 2011. I need to set my mentality right before I start, so that I can carrying with me a positive attitude towards my work. I have always wanted to be a good employee. But I am quick to pose my idea that may challenge authority. Since I am starting my career proper, it is time that I set the right foot forward.

Bangkok here I'm coming. Visiting the Four-Faced Buddha is the primary purpose of this trip. And I have done my research on the correct method of praying. Somehow I wish I am less detail-oriented, so that I can go with the flow! And sometimes how I wish I resemble less of my mother who is a constant worrier!