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| There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.
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Group Christmas dinner last week. Went to an ultra-traditional English
hotel in Green Park with a roaring fire in the main room. Wine tasting
and dinner in their wine cellar which was decorated with lots of lights
and Christmas tree, hidden tunnels leading to the war-time shelter in
the back. So much fun, with wine and food flowing.
Helped out at the 'Women in Business' event, talked to the prospestive
candidates/ applicants over lunch. Reminds me of my uni days which
seems so far away. Can't remember why I wanted to do this, but at the
same time can'e imagine myself doing anything else. Showed them around
the building, which is probably one of the best if not the best thing
about working here. Blessed with the best building amongst all the
banks.
Having to cancel lunches and dinners on the weekend and spent hours in
the office. At one point was frustrated by the projects. But another
minute the amazing human mind redeemed itself from the dark corner and
miraculously just pulled myself out.
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I wish one day I won't talk about anything related to work, which means
I have a life outside the office. Slightly disillusioned at the moment,
but I am sure my enthusiasm will come back and my eyes will shine once
more.
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| Haven't been back in this space for a while. Have had a crazy time at
work. Sometimes I feel like there is so little going on in my life that
it's almost not worth talking about what's going on. The amount of time
that I devote to the job, the effort and the physical exhaustion is
slowly taking over me. Although I am learning a great deal and like the
people that I work with, there is nothing like going home to a warm
smile, taking a hot bath and relaxing with good book in hand.
Had IBK Christmas dinner on Thursday night in an amazing marquee in
Chelsea. It was lit by blue lights outside and with little fairy lights
inside. Really pretty. Have been working nonstop for a month so ended
up wearing an Armani skirt with black top and evening jacket which I
found in the bottom of my wardrobe since it is far too dressy for
normal going out. Had a great time with the guys and we all treated
ourselves a bit too much alcohol to an excessive extent that
productivity seriously suffered on the Friday at work.
It all sounds really glam and live up to the decadent banker lifestyle,
yet this is not what I am looking for. Real job satisfaction, meeting
interesting people and knowledge of the work is what I am after. Yet
it's not really there. Persevere, persevere, I say.
On a brighter note, treated myself to some retail therapy, when that's
the only thing that can momentarily take your mind off your endless
projects. Got a dreamy black dress in case I have another fashion
crisis for the next black tie event (I know it's sad when one talks
about such superficial things) and music. Always admired the fiercely
independent and strong-willed Alicia Keys, her talent just shines
through. She has been an inspiration to my day-to-day work. Listening
to her soulful voice calms me down at the worst moments at work,
whether it be a 6am morning or re-running of the LBO model with the
100th set of assumptions. Her music has always given me strength and
the will to carry on. Since this is my chosen path, this is what I am
going to live through at least for the next few years.
Thanks to my dearest ones who always stand by me in the darkest hours.
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| Have had a reasonable week. Been listening to music at work, keeping myself sane and calm.
Now at Ren's place typing away and doing some girly talk. So need some down time. Say goodbye to crazy partying for a while.
Today had dim sum with the lawyers at Yauatcha. Dim sum meeting for Project Vienna , then jumped straight back to the office. VP let me run with the book so it's quite daunting but managed to get something done.
Ren cooked me dinner, chilli and garlic prawn with red peppers, and she speeded up the proccess with some extra help from ready-made pasta sauce. But still yummy.
Harry Potter tonight @ The Electric Cinema tonight! Am excited. | | |
| Projects after projects. Work has been exciting yet tiring. But I am enjoying every minute of it.
Not upset, just stating fact of life.
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| I am no longer your little princess.
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