R put this little greeting together for us to send as a department to our vendors which we thought was rather American Idol(ish). For the colleagues, we added another "pre-holiday shot"... huh huh... quite funny hor?
Was thinking of an appropriate title for this post. Couldn't come up with anything smart. The thought of Rina always showering Gideon with gifts everytime she returns home inspired the title eventually. It was great catching up with her and Agnes, reminising the good ol' days on the little (and quiet) island of Sentosa. We now can't wait for her return again for CNY :-)
Last Christmas, I had a Red tree in the office. What else but Red when we were the Red team in the Red office!? This Christmas, in a new company and new office, it's a Blue tree we put together; and a real tree too that fills the office with the beautiful smell of pine. I took another look at the tree yesterday after I got my confirmation letter. It seems to be symbolic of my new year ahead in Ascott. I have finally left the Red behind although I still miss much of what was before. But work in the Blue office is picking up and I'm just hoping to do well and not disappoint. A number of big projects in the pipeline. Projects with no room for mistakes. That's 2008 for me and I'm already thinking what colour my next Christmas tree is going to be. Blue still I hope :-)
My new-found hobby - that's what this is all about. In dedication to my son, husband, great friends and family; a journal sharing wonderful memories with those who chance upon this blog as well as those whom I have forced to visit... ENJOY!
"Perfect Strangers" by Robyn Sisman - 2 strangers who've never met fall in love tbrough an unusual twist of fate. Working for the same ad agency, an exchange programme of sorts saw them swap homes. Suze, a typical Londoner found herself in New York while Lloyd, a suave New York Creative Director took over Suze's apartment in London. A great read on the train on your way to the office. Gives a pretty accurate picture of office politics and how is it some people get where they are even though you're convinced they have "nothing up there".
"The Hotel On The Roof Of The World" by Alec Le Sueur - a book all hoteliers can easily identify with. Alec spent five years at the Holiday Inn in Tibet after an impulsive decision during an interview. The story is likened to Fawlty Towers; hilarious yet very real. Perpetual disagreements between F&B and Kitchen; strange GMs and odd staff culture all rolled into one at this Lhasa hotel. If you're searching for this book, look under "Travel".
"Who Moved My Blackberry" by Martin Lukes - a hilarious look at office politics told entirely through Martin's (a Director of Marketing) blackberry messages, emails and SMS(es).
"Everyone Worth Knowing" by Lauren Weisenberger (author of The Devil Wears Prada) - a delightful read especially for the PR person. About a gal who moved from banking and enters New York's chic, party-planning circle.
"From Altoids to Zima" by Evan Morris - Surprising stories behind Famous brand names like Motorola, Lego and Yahoo.
"How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere" by Larry King - great advice if you find yourself tongue tied during any occasion.
"The Bad Mother's Handbook" by Kate Long - for the working mother who thinks her world is turning upside down; take heart.