WISHLIST 2013

Dear Diary,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

There was a party in office the other day and I dressed myself up as Wednesday of Addams family. I'm not sure if everyone knows her but ze boyfriend is not actually aware of the show/movie The Addams Family, which is weird because we were born in the same 90's era. Anyway, the party at work was unexpectedly fun. And we won the "Best Booth" award! Yay!

Yesterday, I had an impulsive shopping incident over the internet. Since my boss didn't give me any work this week, I got so bored yesterday that I searched for random online shopping websites. What's crazy about it is that, it can be very addicting for the fact that they offer free shipping, sale items and free samples!! I would save a lot in buying online than actually buying it in their respective stores. I didn't spend that much, I think it was just close to £30. Not big of a deal, right? The down side of it, I can't get enough. I am so tempted to buy mooore!! I guess it's because of the Christmas season that there are just so many things on sale which makes it tempting. And that is why, I'll be posting my wishlist for this Christmas and hopefully get them all before the year ends. I'm thinking of making a Christmas Day haul post this year! What do you guys think? :>

Okay, let's start.

1. Iphone 5S Gold - This is the perfect phone for me. If you have read my previous post months ago, I orginally wanted an iPhone 5, but then they told me that 5S will be out soon in the market, I had to wait for it. And here it comes! Oh dear, you perfect slim and sleek phone... You will be mine soon. ;)

I find color Gold very sophisticated and mature. Which I'm trying to be. :P

2. VMV Hypoallergenics - I had a different skin care product line in mind - Kora Organics. However, I recently read some reviews and most of them are negative ones. That buying Kora products is not that worth the price. It's very expensive for a skin care product. This is why I chose VMV Hypoallergenics. I am  not sure if the ingredients of these products are organic like Kora but a colleague in my previous job recommended this to me. And she had the perfect skin! It's like she has no pores on her face!! I have also found a website which sells these products on sale. Gah, I can't wait for payday! :D

This is the starter kit for oily skin (cos I have a really oily T-zone) which costs $60, I think.

3. Soufeel charm bracelet - I think you all know how crazy I am about Pandora, right? But since I have too many things to save for, I think I might settle for this brand, Soufeel. I found this online store just yesterday (yes, I am an intensive researcher. HAHA!) and the charms the have are a lot cheaper than Pandora's. What's great about it is that if ever I get to buy my Pandora bracelet, I could use the Soufeel charms on my Pandora since they compatibly fit! Amazing, isn't it? Eeeekk!! I am asking for ze boyfriend to buy me this one. Haha! They also sells other jewelry with an affordable price. And no, they didn't pay me to promote their store. =)) I also want to buy a ring which kinda looks like an engagement ring! Hihi :">

Looks almost exactly like Pandora. It just doesn't have the "Pandora" label on the silver bracelet.

4. New make up set/regimen - Oh dear, I really want to have this ever since. I am not really the type of girl who wears make up every single day, but there are days which I become really girly and feminine that I want to dress and doll myself up. On my 18th birthday party, a lot people gave me make up products but I wasn't able to use all of them. I think I gave my sister most of them because I know, they will be just a waste with me if I keep them. Since I got a bit older, I want to have a make up kit or a set of products which I will really use and rely on everyday. Thanks to my bestfriend who is actually good in this beauty department. Ha! (I love you to bits, Bruu!) There are a few things on my mind right now on what products to buy. :)

• Powder / Foundation (MAC Studio Fix) - My workmate recently tried putting make up on me. She literally made me look like a doll! I specifically liked the powder that she used on me so I asked her about the product. She recommended MAC's studio fix powder foundation. It feels really light on the skin and feels like you don't have any make up on. Even without a primer, it made my skin smoother and flawless. <333
  
  I am not sure what my shade is yet but I will definitely buy this as a treat to myself this year. :)

• Eyeshadow palette - I am still unsure what brand to go for but I am deciding between Urban Decay or Sephora collection. I really like the earthy and warm tones in eyeshadow palettes since I tend to go for the natural look. Not really a fan of the smokey eyes! It makes me look like I'm a party girl of some sort. Lol :))
  
  I have tried using the Naked 2 but I like this one more. ;)
  
  
• Primer (Benefit POREfessional) - Oh dear, I love this product! I have only tried this once on my hand but I instantly fell in love with it. There are also so many good reviews about this primer! What I love about this the most is that it minimizes the appearance of pores. I honestly have visible pores that when the oil on my face starts to ruin my foundation, I look like I have a dotted dalmatian face as the foundation forms on every pore. Awful to imagine, right? This is why I want to buy this. :D
  
  It's a bit expensive for a primer but since it's so good and multi-purpose, it's worth buying!!
  
  
• Lipstick, Blush and Mascara - I don't really have a specific brand for all these and I think I might try exploring different brands. Gonna get some advice and lessons from my favorite youtubers! :3

There goes my "make up set". I am more of a make up basics type of girl. I don't actually use an eyeliner since I think it makes my eyes a lot bigger than it already is. This will be my starter kit, for now. ;)

5. Make up tools and brushes - Of course, if you have make up products, you also need the tools! Although, I don't know all the kinds of brushes and how to use them. But still, every girl needs this! :)

I like pink kabuki brushes because they're so soft and feels good to the skin!<3

6. Forever 21 gift certificates - Who wouldn't want this? I need new clothes! No girl has enough clothes! I am also in dire need to revamp my wardrobe. *excuses* HAHA!

Donations, anyone? LOL =))

7. Portable video camera / underwater camera - Our family has always been loyal to Canon. It takes great photos and even when the photos are uploaded on the internet, it doesn't decrease the quality of the photo. I am currently interested in photography and video editing. I like to take random videos and make video montages to remember each moment. To be honest, I want to create a vlog channel but then watching myself  on a video makes me cringe and uneasy. Haha! A great video camera-slash-underwater camera would be the coolest thing ever! Based on the reviews I read and watch, Canon Powershot D20 is, so far, the best. :D (You can even drop it and doesn't break!)

I really a pink version of this, but unfortunately, they don't have it in Pink color. :(

8. Dainty accessories - I saw this kind of accessories in Forever21 and always see them in most celebrities. They are small but pretty and classy!

Got this photo from hellomissapple and they have pretty accessories<333

9. Rose gold watch - I really need a new watch! For me, watches are essential. I cannot live without them! I don't use my phone or iPod to check the time. I like rose gold because it's uncommon and very classy. I don't mind a gold one, though. I saw a beautiful gold watch in Juicy Couture but I guess, my heart leaps for Rose gold. HA! =))

Isn't it pretty? I don't know what brand to go for yet but I want something like this.

(Got this from Google images :P)

10. Yorkie!!! - Ever since I became a fan of Miranda Kerr (my heart literally broke when I heard about the Orlando-Miranda break up!), I started to like Yorkshire Terriers. I really want to buy a new dog but what I have in mind is Pomeranian, but then I had a change of heart. Yorkie are much cuter!!

Just look how adorable they are?? :')

So, that's the end of my wishlist. I really hope I get all these things soon! :> Thanks for reading! And I just want you to know, I am open for donations... Kidding! =))

Have a great and awesome Halloween, mates! xx

Self-admitted shop-a-holic,

Secret Diary Keeper

Planning again!

Dear Diary,

Hello everybody! I am almost done with work and I just want to post something quick to update you guys with anything that's happening currently in my life. First, I am intensely addicted to watching random Youtubers. You remember PrettyPolishes? Yes, I started with her and then eventually searched for other YouTube channels that interest me. One, in particular, is Zoella. She is a young lady from Bath, England who vlogs about all things girly. She also posts videos with pranks and tags with her friends which are absolutely hilarious. And she has a british accent which makes me adore her even more! I actually think I'm getting the accent now. I'm going bonkers!!

And have I told you she is gorgeous? Love herrr<3

Here's a link to her channel: Zoella

Secondly, I have been blogging on my tumblog which is basically my diary about ze boyfriend and I. It is another private blog but it has pictures and videos of both of us. So, my identity is not really kept hidden there. My apologies if I can't share the link here. Even my closest friends don't know anything about it. :P

Third, ze boyfriend and I, together with our College best buds, recently went out with our fest to joing the October Beer Fest in the city. I don't drink that much but it's quite fun! I actually got drunk. Oh dear! Why do I have to be the one person in the group who gets drunk first?Nonetheless, we all had a blast! We are thinking of making it a tradition or something. :>

Lastly, I am planning another trip to the beach on our 4th anniversary!! Yayyy :D Ze boyfriend and I decided to invite our favorite couple bestfriends with us to make it more fun! We will try surfing for the first time! Eeeekk!! Though, I am afraid of the ocean, to be honest, because I don't like the feeling of not knowing what's at the bottom of the sea. Let alone ride the waves! But still, looking forward to it!!

Time to go now! I'm excited to get home! Byeee!


Gonna be a Roxy surfer gal,
Secret Diary Keeper

Foodie & Yorkies

Dear Diary,

Yeah, I know. It's been almost a month since my last blog post. I am truly sorry! But I'll admit, I have been really lazy in the past 2 weeks and I don't think I have anything blog-worthy to write about. Not that I am saying that I have something interesting to say today. Lol

It was my mom's birthday last Friday! And I took her out for dinner in a buffet place ze boyfriend and I love. The food was amazing! We ate for more than 2 hours and by then, we were seriously stuffed! I personally liked the dessert bar. Oh well, who would not like that, right? Then before we left, the staff even sang a birthday song for mom. Great night!

Here's are some of the food in the buffet place we went to.

You have the permission to drool over. ;)

And today is my boss' birthday. He's on leave for 2 weeks because he'll be going to Bali and Singapore. Eeekk! How I wish I could go on 2-week vacation trip as well. Work had been pretty intense! My workload has been increased therefore, I didn't have much free time anymore. Though I am still procrastinating most of the time.... Like now. Oopsie!

Also, I've been bugging and convincing ze boyfriend to buy me a dog on my birthday. A teacup Yorkie, to be specific! We went to the mall yesterday and we totally forgot that there was an event for pets that day. It was a Pet Blessing Day. So, many dogs were there and I seriously went crazy seeing them! There was this really tiny yorkshire terrier that I really liked and I told ze boyfriend that I want to buy one. He told me he'll buy me one when we get back from our "overseas" work which will happen in 3-5years from now. If you know me personally, you would know that I could not wait that long. I might even buy one next week if my means permit me to do so. By means I mean, moolah. Anyway, I'd prefer ze boyfriend giving me a dog. Cos there is a such big difference between buying the dog myself and someone really special giving me one. Do I make sense?

Awww, isn't he cute?

Not all yorkie looks like this though. But I really want a tiny dog.

Alright, I must get back to working now. I swear, I'll blog about our Singapore trip before this month ends. I just need to catch up with my lessons in my online classes at Uni. :) Have a great day, folks! xx


Yorkie-obsessed,
Secret Diary Keeper

Almost is never enough

Dear Diary,

I've been listening and obsessing over this song over the past couple of days. I didn't know that Ariana Grande had released her album since I thought she was just another actress on the TV show, Victorious. Turns out, she has this really amazing voice which I think is much better than Victoria Justice's. She also sings a lot like Mariah Carey. I'm not really sure if it is just me or she really does have a resemblance with Mariah Carey, in terms of singing of course.

Almost is Never Enough - Ariana Grande

Go ahead and watch the music video of Almost is Never Enough by Ariana Grande. This is definitely my favorite right now! And this is my type of song that I could listen to while working. It's just relaxing and such a feel good song. :')


Singing my heart out,
Secret Diary Keeper

Blog Guide

Dear diary,

Just got home from the church with ze boyfriend. Yeah, we attend mass every Sunday together. So basically, we see each other almost every single day of the week. Not that I'm complaining! Haha! I actually love it! Sometimes I feel like we're becoming Marshall and Lily (How I Met Your Mother series) that we are already co-dependents. Though not to the extent of cheering on each other when the other is taking a shit in the toilet.... Yet. Lol Just kidding :P And oh, I spent my whole weekend watching HIMYM series. I'm now on Season 3 and it's my... 3rd time to watch all the episodes. Haha! (You can tell now that I am fond of that show! Like, really.)

As for my title, well, I'm back to using my laptop now and I saw some screenshots I took months ago. I think I was planning to do this before but never did since I didn't use my laptop very often and the screenshots were saved in here. So, I'm doing it now. :)

Here are some parts of my page which I think you guys haven't noticed.

You could see that there is a 'Shoutout' link at my right sidebar. If you hover your mouse over it, you will see there are: 'Entries, About, Past and Shoutout'. Entries works like a 'home' where it brings you back to the actual page of my blog just like the first time you opened it. About is just a page for the definition of myself if you want to get to know me better. But for this case, I just posted a sketched photo of a girl who doesn't even look like me. Or does it? ;) Past is like the archive where you could read my old blog posts. Lastly, when you click on 'Shoutout', it will lead you to another page. See the next photo. :>

This is the Shoutout page. You could leave a message in here, or just say hi if ever you stumble in to my little world. I would greatly appreciate if you would! <3

This part is unimportant but just want to shareee. HAHA! I have added a 'Newer Posts' and 'Older Posts' on the footer or bottom of my page. Just the same with some Tumblr themes, for easier back-reading. ;)

That's it. Nothing much to say since nothing interesting happened this weekend. Except for How I Met Your Mother. Haha! By the way, Happy Grandparents' Day to all grandmom and granddad in the world!

Not excited for Monday,

Secret Diary Keeper

Gotta love Fridays!

Dear Diary,

It's Friday! Yay!

I got a call from my boss asking me how I've been doing and all that sorts of stuff. I told him that I was already done with all the tasks assigned to me and I was free to do another financial plan. For those who are wondering about my work, I work as a paraplanner/financial adviser. Yeah, I deal with money and finances of individuals all day everyday. I realized that there are lots of people prioritizing  their future income and making sure they'll be able to cover all their debts whenever something happens to them. Alright, I'll stop blabbing about my work now. So yeah, my boss called and we had a little chitchat. I also asked him about the online classes that I'll be taking to gain the Diploma for Financial Planning. I felt a bit embarrassed because I sounded like I was demanding him to enter me in Kaplan. Kaplan is a professional education provider with locations all around the world. My boss mentioned about it during my hiring interview and asked me if it would be okay for me to take online classes while working for him. Of course, I said yes. Who would pass up the chance to study and gain more credentials, right? Thought it was a good time to ask him about it since I've  been working for his company for a month now and I have lots of free time today. So he did enroll me. Right away! I received the invoice of my enrollment fees and my log in details to the site (virtual class) then I felt a pang of guilt. It costed him so much to let me study financial planning. I know he'll benefit from it but still. Get what I mean? I sent my boss an email after, thanking him for everything. Haha! Yes, I am that appreciative. :P

I am officially back to school! Not really an actual school though. I'll take online classes, do assignments and pass all the assessment exams. I have 4 subjects and every subject will be taken for 3 months. So technically, it's a 1-year course. I really hope I do well in this! I will surely be a lot busier now with all the work and study at the same time... but no complaints! Still very grateful with every opportunity that I get. :D

Later, I'll be reading all the manuals sent until I'm done with work. I finish off work at 4pm (early right?) but I don't have plans for tonight. It's ze boyfriend's sister's birthday today but I'm not sure if ze boyfriend will be going since he's on a seminar all day today. So for sure, he'll be stuck in the office after that, doing all his backlogs. (He's a CPA :>)

There you go! Hope you all are having a great friday as mine! Ciao xx


Homeschooling while working,
Secret Diary Keeper

We cannot change the past

Dear diary,

For those who haven't read my previous post, I have revealed my real name. Okay, it's a nickname but it's still part of my whole real name. That's a progress for those who are wondering of my identity, right? So yeah. Hi, my name is Jane. But I'd still use my 'Secret Diary Keeper' as my alias of some sort. Ha! I feel like a professional writer now.

Last night, I had a hard time falling asleep. Then I wandered on Instagram and searched for random people from the past just to see what their present lives are like. Alright, I'll admit, I just stalked people from Ze boyfriend's past. Haha! Paranoia creeps in whenever I'm being insomaniac. I finally discovered the Instagram account of ze boyfriend's "ex-bestfriend". They used to be really close, but when ze boyfriend had his first relationship, they just drifted apart. Then when he broke up with his first girlfriend, they began seeing each other again.

Then I entered the picture.

Ze boyfriend and I got really close since he's back to being single. Sometimes, you just couldn't hang out with other people (women in particular) if you are in a relationship. So yeah, we became friends, had the same clique, we hung out almost everyday and we go to school and back home together. I didn't mind him being around me all the time since I used to have a lot of guys friends who are constantly with me. As a matter of fact, I am more of a guy friend than a girlfriend. Being friends with guys is more fun and less dramatic. I still have few girlfriends though! I'm still not that kind of biatch who just wants to be around guys and be pretty all day long. Haha! Anyway, back to my story. Since we became close friends, it eventually led to becoming best of friends. I know, too childish. But he really is. He knows every single secret that I have! Even the deepest, darkest ones. And for some reason, he stopped texting or seeing his "old bestfriend". Alright, let's name her... Jewel. I have never met Jewel in person. I have only seen her posts and comments on ze boyfriend's Friendster (yeah way way back) and Facebook. She seemed nice, fun... and flirty. She kept messaging ze boyfriend to meet up with her even if she knows he was in a relationship with me already. She calls ze boyfriend "hubby/honey/love" and other terms of endearment. Yeah, that b*tch! (I'm getting carried away now lol) She's that kind of flirt. And even if ze boyfriend didn't text her back, she freakin' had the guts to call and demand to text her! And oh yeah, have I told her she's such a flirt? Okay. I think you totally get what I mean now.

Sorry for hating but I just could not stand her ways. She had never been ze boyfriend's girlfriend but she acts like she's the wife! To be honest, I am more in good terms with ze boyfriend's ex girl friend (for real). Well, she was my classmate in Uni but yeah, we're friends - not that close though.

So yeah, I found Jewel's instagram account and I discovered that she's already married and a baby is on the way. I think she's 5 or 6 months pregnant now. When I saw her big bumbum (that's how she calls her pregnant belly) photo, a part of me rejoiced and jumped for joy. Like, yeah she's married!!! At least she won't try to steal away ze boyfriend anymore! Haha! And if she ever does attempt, you'll just see her on the obituary pages of our local newspaper. (Oopsie. I have killed her in my head multiple times anyway. LOL Oh dear, I am now becoming aggressive and more like Lily of How I Met Your Mother series)

But still, I am amazed on how Jewel managed to travel around the world without having an actual real job. I actually don't know if she finished school. All I know is she's a flirt. Nah, kidding. I think she studied cosmetics in college (Source: Ze boyfriend). I really have no idea! Right now, she's in Sydney (Ugghh! Why does she have to live there? Now I am having second thoughts living in Australia with ze boyfriend because of her.) according to her IG account. I am following her because I like her travel posts. And I keep my enemies closer. Ha! See what I did there?!!

Here is her bumbum photo from her Instagram account.

(I hope she never finds this blog site. Haha!)

Despite all the hating, I just can't do anything about ze boyfriend's past. Jewel was part of it and she had somehow contributed something to the kind of man who I love now. There is nothing I can do or change now, but to accept her being part of the past. But if she ever enters our future, well... That's a different story.


Keeping perspective,
Secret Diary Keeper



P.S.
Thanks for my friend Laurie for saving me from being depressed this morning. She patiently listened to me rant about this. Hihi! Love ya, gurl xx

Almost There

Dear Diary,

I have always been the kind of person who wants to learn and master everything all at once. Because there is a part of me which could not stand not comprehending all the things that should be learned. I know I am not perfect so I don't try to be, but as much as possible, I want to be in my best self. Especially when it comes to school and career. Don't wanna brag but I had been an A+ student since kindergarten. Back then, I don't study just because I want to be recognized by everyone nor I want to receive a medal or a ribbon of appreciation. I study because I enjoy it and it brings me fulfillment, even I was just a kid. I even still can remember telling myself that I don't think I could learn how to read fast, or write legibly. That's why I worked hard so that I could sing along with my mom in the karaoke machine, or I could write in my diary quickly before someone sees me writing on my journal. I was that dreamer, who wants to progress instensively in anything.

But then I entered Uni - College. My most dreaded moment came, the time when I didn't want to study anymore because even how hard I tried, I still failed. Countless times. Because of that, I somehow lost interest in studying. I just studied for the sake of passing the exams and be done with College. How I wish I could bring back time and change my perspective on my College years. I guess you could say that I lost my motivation to learn. I didn't have the same drive that I used to have when I was younger. To be honest, sometimes I think that the younger me is better than the present me.

Anywaaay, I don't know why I said those things. I just really want to share how happy that my boss recognizes my efforts to do all the best I could do in my work. :') I have been aiming for a perfect financial plan since day one, but then everyone has to undergo adjustment period. So I had a lot of mistakes in my first 3 plans. But with this kind of acknowledgment, I think my motivation has been revived! :D

This is my conversation with my boss on Skype. And yes, my name is Jane! :)

Trying to be the best,

Secret Diary Keeper

Getting better

Dear Diary,

Good morning! It's Friday and my last day of work this week. I have been in the office an hour now but still couldn't get myself work my arse off. I still don't have my motivation yet, that's why I thought of writing a short post with hope of getting my "productive" mood on.

So what happened the past week? Well, aside from the holidays and  unending rainshowers, I've been staying and hanging out with ze boyfriend's house to spend the free days. We watched 3 or 4 movies in total. I have finished the book that I was reading. It is a Nicholas Sparks book, The Wedding. It's actually a good book about love and marriage. It has a different perspective since the POV is the husband. How worried he is that he might lose his wife so he made ways to court her again. What a heart-felt book. :"> Also, I have finally made time to bake! I made cookies last weekend and it turned out great! I might bake a cake or brownies this coming weekend. Or not, since my uncle passed away a few days ago. We will be attending his burial on Sunday. Oh death, it's always shocking how you come to take away a life.

With work, everything has been fine. Just a little bit busier than the previous week since I am handling two financial plans now. I really do hope the plan that I finished yesterday would be approved already. It's getting difficult now for me since I am working on my own and don't have anybody to ask for help. I am starting to feel sluggish and frustrated because I feel like I don't get to accomplish anything good lately. That is my goal for today, as a matter of fact. I want to finish all my tasks today, efficiently and accurately. *crossed fingers*

Hope you guys are having a great day! Or night? Lol Ciao xx


Off drain my brain cells,
Secret Diary Keeper

That Was Too Much

Dear Diary,

I just feel like I am one such immature and impolite person. Ugghh. Went overboard today. How great. :|



Starting to be serious,
Secret Diary Keeper

Good Change

My new job has been very kind to me. I had been at ease and laid back since first day and haven’t done much toxic work that I was expecting. Maybe because I am just really used to the stressful environment I had in my previous work. Well anyway... Today, I didn't have any much work since my boss is now back to his country (where his office is located). He just flew here to train me for 4 days. It was really great meeting and working with him in person. He’s not the usual boss. ;)

Last week, I've told you all about my first day. I wasn't able to blog about the succeeding days since I've been staying in ze boyfriend’s house and meeting up with some old college friends who I lost contact with for months. Last Tuesday, we just had more formal training. He taught me the process of creating a statement of advice and all that sorts. In case you are wondering about the job that I’m doing, I am the one computing personal finances of individuals so that my boss could give his advice to clients. We are partners in this field! Which is why I love this job because I could see the impact of my work. J At lunchtime, I didn't have lunch with him because I was on my anti-social mood that day. I don’t know what was up with me but I just really don’t want to mingle with anyone in the office. And I also feel shy around him too! He just kept on paying with everything, my lunch, supplies…. Every single thing. He even wanted to pay for my taxi fare! Lol I know it is his job to pay for all those but I am not the kind of person who just openly accepts everything in my favor. I still have this pride that I could not stand anyone paying something for me.

The next day, Wednesday, I was waiting for him in the office for almost 2 hours. At 9am, he was still not at work. I was worried that he got sick or something so I checked on my personal email and saw his mail telling me to meet him up in his hotel lobby. Weird, right? But who am I to object, so I just informed the HR manager and ran going to his hotel. It is near our office so I didn't mind walking fast. When I arrived, I saw him eating breakfast in the hotel restaurant. It was kind of funny because I was surprised to see him in denim shorts and football shirt. I am not used to seeing him like that! Turns out, he just got home that morning because he went on a boys’ night out with some other bosses of the company. I find it amusing, actually, that a 29-year old man with 2 kids but no wife went out partying on a Tuesday night. That’s not something you see everyday. Haha! As he finished eating, he told me that we were going to have a chill out day. It supposed to be on his last day but since he had no sleep the night before and got a hangover, we went on a more relaxed training. He even told me we could go to the spa! He’d get a massage and I could have my nails done. Of course, I declined the offer even how much I want it. Lol He taught me more about the process, had me practiced doing some actual paper work. At noon, we went to a doughnut café. He ordered a hot cappuccino while I ordered the frappe one. I like cold drinks! I only like hot drinks if it is a tea. We facetimed with his partner (mother of his kids) and talked about how work had been going. I even met their adorable son!! Tee-hee :”> then my boss and I talked about random things. We even talked about the traditions of the country I live in and also the time I dated a British guy (he’s British too!) when I was in High school. He’s planning to buy a house here but then I told him he’s not allowed to buy a property unless he becomes a citizen or he has a relative here who had become a citizen, or a much easier way is to marry a local. He just told me, “I’ll name the house after you.” Then I just laughed hysterically. HAHAHAHA!!! He really is funny!! Another instance too, when we were walking around the mall (after eating at the café), he saw an advertisement with a tremendously hot guy wearing just underwear. I think it was an underwear ad. Anyway, my boss said, “Who told them to post my picture up in that wall? They didn't ask my permission!” 

This is where I work that day, in a hotel lobby.

Sometimes it's  better to go out in the office and work somewhere else.

On his last day, Thursday, we worked all morning as it is his last day. We finalized everything and planned all the work in the coming weeks. At lunch, he went back to his hotel since he needed to pack up and check out. That was one good sign! I went to the mall and found a grey tie with our country’s map. It was just a little map in the middle of the tie which looked perfectly amazing and it was even made by a local brand! Novelty, but classy. I also bought a box of English breakfast tea since I knew it is his favorite, and 3 tubs of popcorn – Caramel, Creamy Parmesan and Jalapeño. When I gave those things to him as he was leaving, he was like 

That’s how our training ended.

Honestly, I was sad that my boss had to go back to his country. How I wish he could just stay here and work with me. He is the only person I could talk to here in the office, since everyone in here works for various company (it’s a bit complicated), we all have different deadlines and nature of work. I don’t get the chance to mingle with them because they all seem to be busy all the time. But yeah, we’re here to work and not make friends. That’s what I learned in my old job.

Anyhoo, I emailed my boss expressing my gratitude and when he replied to my email last Sunday, he attached a picture of his daughter. She’s lovely, isn't she? <3

She's holding a tub of Creamy Parmesan popcorn that I gave them.

I'm relieved that the kids loved it! :>

And so.... That is how my first week in my new job went. It's difficult to adjust with the new environment but it's a good type of change for me. I've been trying to be independent and be a grown up. It's about time. ;)

Cheers to a fresh new start,
Secret Diary Keeper

First Day Madness

Dear Diary,

Today was my first day in my new job. To start off, I had no sleep the night before because I still have the graveyard shift hangover. It's so hard to adjust my body with my new work shedule. Then, I was freakin' 15mins late for work. Yes, on my first day. How great, isn't it? I am not really used to the monday morning rush anymore since I've been working at night for almost a year. I knew the traffic would be pretty bad since it is monday but not as bad as it was earlier. I even had a hard time getting a cab. My new office is normally (meaning no traffic) 5-10mins away from our house but then my travel time earlier was about 30mins. Traffic was that bad!! I guess it was because of the rain downpour this morning. I had no choice but to inform the HR manager that I will come in late. Good thing she was running off late as well so she told me to just take my time.

When I arrived, I was told to be seated and waited for the HR manager to come since she will be the one to host the orientation for new hires. I conversed with the 2 new IT guys for the company. We are all new and we don't have an idea what the company really is about. When the HR arrived, we had a tour around the office, got introduced to all other employees and settled in a conference room where we had the orientation. The orientation was basically just about all the rules and regulations of the company, the do's and donts' and all that sort of stuff. I'm kind of worried that I could not blog in the office.... But I'm not yet so sure about that. We'll see. :)

After orientation, I went to another office to meet my new boss. I have actually met him last Saturday. He invited me to a dinner and I agreed to it. It was a great and fun night! I was tensed about it earlier in the week. I was, in fact, dreading about it because I was not sure if I could handle conversing with a boss one-on-one. But I survived!! And I like my new boss. He's almost a decade older than me but he acts like as if we were at the same age. He's cool, funny and really down-to-earth. We had a few drinks at the Distillery and had dinner in a Japanese restaurant. We talked about random topics like work, his background (He's british by the way!), food, hobbies and all that jazz. It was quite refreshing for me talking to him. I feel such a grown up woman! ;)

Back to today's agenda. We instantly started training. He discussed the overiew and general topics regarding the kind of work that I'll be doing. Financial work mainly. It's a bit difficult for me to train this time since I'm on my own. I couldn't ask anyone on the same level as I am about the things that I don't really understand. So it is just me and my British boss. Unlike in my previous job, I have some seniors to ask to whenever I'm having a hard time. But still, I just feel so blessed since my new boss has been very patient and good to me. :D

We had lunch together too! We went out to try a local fastfood restaurant and I paid for the food cos I really want to treat him something. Thinking about that lunch makes me smile. He's trying to immense himself with the culture and keeps on observing people. :)

So tomorrow I'll be meeting him again. He's only going to stay here until Thursday for my training. I am really learning a lot of things from him. I feel such a student all over again!! Can't wait to learn and master everything.☺

Hoping for a great day at work tomorrow,

Secret Diary Keeper

Last Day

Dear Diary,

Today is my last day at work!! It’s a mixed feelings kind of day. I thought I would feel extremely happy when this day comes, but little did I know that I’ll have this separation anxiety. To be honest, I am not so sure if I have connected with anyone in the team. I am usually the person who does not go to birthday celebrations in the pantry. I am not always present in out-out-of-the-office bonding. And I do not always come on lunch breaks with them. There are really times that I prefer to be alone.

But today, I am happy and thankful. I have settled an issue with an old friend/work mate. We have been pseudo friends ever since we started working. We used to be good friends back in College but because of a guy we both met here in the office, everything changed. Nonetheless, we managed to be mature adults and talked through things and we are now back to being friends. I just really hope we could bring the old friendship back.

I will truly miss everyone. This has been a great experience for me. Goodbye, JPM!

I573292 signing off,

Secret Diary Keeper

Beauty Junkie

Dear Diary,

I slept late again last night. I really didn't do anything important nor productive. I just could not fall asleep, to think I had a full body massage last night. Guess my mind can't stop working.... Or I'm just really insomniac. -____-

Anyway, since I was up late last night, I researched about Kora Organics. It is the line of beauty products that my ever-favorite girl in the world, Miranda Kerr, developed and endorses. I have read so many good reviews about it which made me think of ordering it online. I tried adding products to the shopping cart and guess what how much my bill is? AUD 350!! (Shipping costs are included already) Haha! Talk about spending too much for skin care. But then, it will be worth it. So I decided to save a portion of my salary every 2 weeks. :) It also amazes me that the products are really organic and made in Melbourne, Australia - my dream place. (Yep, not Paris) I've always wanted to live there ever since it was considered as the most livable place. Now it ranks 3rd. Vancouver, Canada and Vienna, Austria as being the 1st and 2nd in the rank, respectively. Ooohh, can't wait to buy Kora Organics and be a long time user of it (since ze boyfriend and I re planning to move in Oz). :D

I'm such a fan of Miranda Kerr - the perfect epitome of beauty!❤

Victoria Secret Angel wannabe (lol),

Secret Diary Keeper

Going Japanese

Dear Diary,

It was already noon when I woke up. My body seems to be on hibernate mode whenever it's weekend. My aunt even kept waking me up to eat, maybe it's their way of checking if I'm still breathing. Lol Though I didn't have my appetite earlier so I did not take my lunch. I just browsed the internet, searched some apartments that ze boyfriend and I will be living in when we move to another country. Yes, we're moving. But only for a couple of years. We just want to work and study abroad. :) I was on dreamy state as I was searching for a house or apartment. My mind couldn't help wander off and imagine what our lives will be like when we get there. Eeeekk! It makes me nervous and excited :') I really hope all our plans push through!

Around 5pm, ze boyfriend messaged me and wanted to have dinner out. I agreed since I didn't have much better to do. I met up with him at the hair cutters  and we went to this Japanese place we've been eyeing on. The place was full and we had to wait to be seated. We were like 5th in the waiting list and was only seated after almost half an hour. I really liked the place because it felt like we were in Tokyo, in a small noodle house that has dark wooden tables and chairs.

Ze boyfriend ordered a spicy ramen, dumplings and karaage for both of us. The ramen was not too spicy which made me love it since I have colds, it kind of help me soothe my throat and runny nose. If you know what I mean. :P The karaage was so crispy and its sauce is very tasty and sweet. My kind of sauce. ;) As for the dumplings, I think it has tuna inside but I didn't like it so much. It was okay but not the type of food that I'll order again. All in all, it was a good experience. Both of us were really full and very satisfied!

Right now, I am just going to work on my pre-employment requirements for my new job. Since I only have 2 weeks before I start, I must not waste any time. I hope I could submit everything before my first day. :) Tomorrow I'm going to the spa. My nails need some pampering already! Not that I'm such a girly girl. Once in a while I go to a nail salon to have my nails done. I am more of a body massage fan. Ze boyfriend and I both love massages! *Oooohh*

Alright, I'll update my other blog now. Hihi! Have a good night, folks! :>


Loving spontaneous dates,
Secret Diary Keeper