tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34770692629557383272012-01-30T13:04:24.215Zmon·o·logue also mon·o·log<br> n.<br> 1. A dramatic soliloquy. / A literary composition in the form of a soliloquy.<br> 2. A continuous series of jokes or comic stories delivered by one comedian.<br> 3. A long speech made by one person, often monopolizing a conversation.<br> <br> This is my monologue, about my life. To you.<br>Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-7944647637980111832012-01-30T13:04:00.000Z2012-01-30T13:04:24.221Z

It has been now over a year since I got back, so it is time to hit the road again. Drinks with colleagues and friends on Friday to say the byes and off to the airport next week Wednesday. First stop will be Tokyo this time! Stay tuned for the first travel post of the year!

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When I left London eight months ago, I had two feelings in my head... Either this will fly past or this is going to be a drag, and I am still not sure which one it has been! Some weeks and months have flown past, some days and hours been going so slowly... I have had absolutely amazing year, and bowing deep and thanking all my friends in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia & Japan for their kindness,

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Hah! Survived and learned for the next time all the tricks, and also learned that it is very complex traditional ceremony!  Huge thank you for Takada family for having me as guest at their home! Michiaki, Yoshi, me, Michiaki's nephew and niece,Sayako, Mother Takada, and the two lovely helpers.

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I have always thought that I have fairly good understanding of etiquette, and how to behave in different situations, what to do, which fork to use and so on. Big thanks to my parents being so strict on manners when I was a child. But I have now received an invite to Japanese Tea Ceremony for Saturday! Not for a tourist place, but to my colleague's family home, for ceremony hosted by his mother. 

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There has been moments that it has felt that this last month of my travels is dragging by, but same time, there has been moments that it has flown past! And now it is my last full week in Tokyo!  So much has happened since my last post, so cannot update everything, but here is few highlights:- - Had fantastic birthday brunch for Mika at the Westin Tokyo hotel! Champagne was flowing non-stop and

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Week has now flown past. Arrived back to Tokyo at the end of September with overnight flight from Sydney on Qantas B747. I actually managed to get some sleep during the flight so felt fairly human when landed to Tokyo on early Friday morning. I have nice flat in Ningyocho area of Tokyo, it is central Tokyo, but more residential area than my previous location here. The building where I am staying

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En route to Tokyo, had quick stopover in Sydney. Had superb time with lovely Sydney colleagues, got lovely pressies! So many fond memories to take with me back home! And tried whale watching again... nope.. unlucky! But spotted this friendly dolphin following our boat ;)

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Sleeping, reading, eating, relaxing.... I think that is exactly what the doctor ordered! And now have got it for days worth! Been now at Denarau Island, Fiji since Friday, and have done basically nothing!!! Normally like my holidays being more active and adventurous, but this time, rest and sleep was all that I needed! And few good books of course!!! Radisson Fiji Resort: Sunset at Fiji... My

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I never thought that I would actually one day visit New Zealand, so when I realised that could do stop over en route to Fiji, I booked the flights almost without thinking! So here is few highlights from Auckland! Top of Mt Eden looking towards Auckland Central Business DistrictAnd view to the other direction...Auckland MuseumAt the top of Skycity Tower enjoying the views on AucklandRugby 2011

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First stop on my holiday - Melbourne! Cannot say how much fun this weekend was! Meeting Riia and Mark and celebrating Riia's birthday in Melbourne!!! Then bit of sightseeing and and lunch with Peter and Scott!  Me, Riia, oysters and champagne!!! Happy birthday darling!!!The happy couple! Mark & RiiaAround MelbourneShrine of RemembranceView of Melbourne from Eureka building Eureka BuildingMe,

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Goodness me the time flies! Five weeks behind in Sydney and time to say bye for all the lovely folks! Had proper send off at the Australian Hotel in the Rocks. Had BBQ EMU and Kangaroo pizza for dinner with lovely Aussie wines! What night it was! Thanks everyone for being such a great bunch!!! Sarah, me, Zita and Jane AnneAnna, Cassie, Tom and JohnKris and Cassie pose for camera... surprise,

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One of the things on my list was that I need to do the Bridge Climb while in Sydney! And today was the day! As you can see the Bridge from our office window, guys were setting up tele lenses ready to take few shots of me waving to them back at office when I left work today ;) It is absolutely stunning walk and views are just breath taking! Here are my moments at the the top of the Sydney Harbour

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Hahah! Love the way you sometimes just come across of old events that you have nearly forgotten! Except this night was such a good one that most likely wont forget it ever! It was a night out with friends in Ginza, Tokyo at private members club called 'Black List Tokyo'. It was a night full of champagne!!!

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I spent my Saturday walking around the Rocks, Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. It was such a lovely day!!!On Sunday did walk from the Spit Bridge to Manly Beach! Another amazing walk! 

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Thursday 26th August and Friday 27th August at the Sydney Town HallSydney Fashion Festival

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What to do when sky is blue, sun is shining and you feel like for fresh air? Time for Blue Mountains!Took the train with Sarah from Sydney Central to Katoomba, where we met Sarah's friend Luke for lunch. He had already completed his multi kilometer hike in mountains but was more than happy to tag along with us.  Sarah and I decided that we need some exercise and decided to go down the Giant

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Another Saturday, another get together! This time to celebrate my colleague's engagement at the Ballast Point Reserve with big barbeque get together. What a lovely location for such as wonderful event! Loads of lovely food and good company! Finished the afternoon with stunning tasting fresh rock oysters and champagne! Ah what a day! Oysters! Entertainment time ala Borowski!D McIntyre hiding

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After our amazing Saturday flying around, we had to have more calming Sunday. So Sarah & Anna got us all together for relaxed rooftop BBQ at their place at Bondi Beach. What a fantastic day it turned out to be! And to the explain the walkie talkies, we were testing the strength of  their new toys around Bondi ;) You take one of the walkie talkies with you when you pop over to shop, and in case

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What a fabulous Saturday and introduction to Sydney and neighboring areas!  My dear friend Lara convinced her dad to take me and Lara and Sarah for flight. So off we headed to the Royal Australian Air Force base in Richmond on Saturday morning with our passports and big smiles on our faces.  Don't have any pictures of the actual RAAF base as you might guess not really allowed to take pictures....

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What an amazing week this has been! Arrived on Sunday morning after 9h30mins flight from Tokyo. Couldn't get any sleep so was relying on the inflight catering and entertainment! And yes, was well look after by the crew. My superb friend Lara then picked me up from the airport with her convertible, I did had to ask her to keep the roof down as after Mumbai, the weather here feels so chilly to me

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Sitting at the Qantas lounge at the Narita airport and was doing some random googling. Came across amazing page with some fantastic quotes about travelling! Do have a look and let me know what you think!The 50 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes Of All TimeMemorable travel quotes are like messages found on the beach; beautiful, timeless, and read at just the right moment.“One’s destination is never a

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Near three weeks behind, and need to say that even some days felt super long, in general it has gone past rather quickly. Bags packed again, and time to move on. Ok need to finish the day at office first, then dinner and then to the airport ;) Flying via Hong Kong to Tokyo, stopover there and then down to Sydney. Arriving to Sydneyland on Sunday! Until then.

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The morning didn't look that promising as I got downstairs it was pouring down again, but decided to wait for an hour and just before midday the weather changed for better so started my walk.  After walking for near an hour I reached the InterContinental hotel and had to stop for cold Diet Coke. I was absolutely exhausted from the humidity and heat. But I need to say that the Marine Drive

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It was arigato Tokyo and namaste Mumbai last weekend. Over 16 hours of travelling... First to Hong Kong, and then to Mumbai. Ground crew getting the CX B747-400 ready for flight to HK.Over the skies of South China Sea. I've been to India before, twice actually. Both times it was for holiday. However, this time flew here on business, and does it just make huge difference. Travelling for work and

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Time to say "Arigato" to Team Japan here in the GI Tokyo office. Six weeks long days, fun filled evenings, champagne and sake behind. Now time to move on again! One more dinner and then off to sleep before tomorrow's flight to Mumbai, India!  Already checked Cathay's inflight entertainment guide and there is a movie I really want to see "the Ghost Writer". I just hope my inflight entertainment

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Since I have been in Asia, I have been spoiling myself with helicopter rides and champagne brunches! And do I just love those champagne brunches!!! I think you are supposed to do them as your Sunday brunch, but we couldn't wait and did one this past Saturday ;) This time tested out the Westin Hotel in Tokyo and the Terrace Restaurant's Veuve Cliquet Yellow Label Champagne Brunch. The food was

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I normally just blog about my travels, but this time thought that I would flag one article from the Guardian in London. Many of you know that I volunteer for St John Ambulance Cycle Response Unit, so was overly proud to read this story about my colleagues attending an emergency in Clapham, London. Medics on bikes hailed heroes after Clapham blaze rescue Two mountain-biking medics from the St

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What a fabulous evening! Joined the sales teams to celebrate their successful finish of the quarter. We met in a trendy bar in Harajuku (I have no idea what it was called as forgot to write down the name... But it is partly art gallery and the outside of building is covered with red scaffolding! Painted inside-out with bright colors... Wow!)Michiaki, Michio, Sugi, Maya and Hiroshi getting

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Day trip out of Tokyo didn't go 'exactly' as planned as the Mother Earth turned against us, but had great day regardless! It is behind me! Honest!My friend Mika from Helsinki.Shrine by the 5th station. On a boat cruise on lake near Hakkone. Our cable car up to the viewing platform, and yes you can guess what the view to Mt Fuji's direction was like...There is always time to be kid :)Our

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Oh been so busy with work that haven't managed to upload pictures enough quickly! So here is some shots from my first ever visit to Disneyland! Mike and myself had day out at the Tokyo Disneyland, and did we feel like kids again! So much fun!!! Oh and went to see Cirque du Soleil "Zed" after day out! And it was fab!

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My friend Mika was over for long weekend and ended up doing lots of fun things!  For example for sightseeing...To get bird's eye view of Tokyo, we jumped on helicopter and flew over Tokyo! So much fun! The chopper - Sikorsky S67 My house is there in the middle! Imperial Palace in the middle of the park

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Had an absolutely fantastic evening on Friday as my colleagues in Tokyo office took me out for dinner and drinks in Shinjuku. First, enjoyed a long dinner with amazing starters and then had huge quantities of wonderful soba! And yes, flushed it down with nice sake and beer! We continued the evening in a tiny, tiny bar, of course with karaoke! So much fun!

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Few days in Tokyo now behind. :) Still here, haven't got lost in translation as yet... But I need to say that not speaking or reading Japanese does create challenging moments every day being work meeting or just me trying to buy milk from the corner shop. I can almost feel you now wondering why buying milk can be difficult, oh well, how do you differentiate milk carton from a yoghurt carton

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Here I am then. New city, new challenges again ahead of me. But it was interesting journey to get here... I received email and text message last night from Cathay Pacific saying that my flight to Narita from HKG had been cancelled. Tried to call all possible numbers to reschedule my flight, and finally after queueing over twenty minutes I got through to their sales office in London, UK and

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Last day at Hong Kong office! Had lovely dinner with colleagues at the Wagyu on Wyndham Street and now finishing the last few emails at the office before heading home to finish the packing. Next post will be from Tokyo, Japan! Au Revoir Hong Kong!

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Just realised it has been over a week since I updated my blog! Oh dear. Had my fabulous friends over for week, so totally ran out of time to do anything! Here is few selected pictures from last week.

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The whole weekend just flew past! My darling friends arrived over the weekend to Hong Kong for week, and spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday just gossiping, eating and drinking! What a lovely weekend! On Sunday we joined few more friends at the Zuma restaurant in the Landmark building for an amazing japanese champagne brunch! Just fabulous! The starters in the buffet we just mind blowing and as we

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WOW! What a fun filled Sunday!  Couple of weeks ago I attended a charity auction party and won in auction a helicopter flightseeing around Hong Kong Island for myself and group of friends. As the girls have been so amazing sorting out my social calendar, I decided to treat them with the ride. We met by the escalator on Hollywood Road and took taxi down to Wanchai Heliport for flight briefing and

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There was very interesting article on the Guardian on last Saturday on how to say no. Here is short quote from the column, I really recommend you click through and read it, it might change your life!!! The advice of etiquette experts on dealing with unwanted invitations, or overly demanding requests for favours, has always been the same: just say no. That may have been a useless mantra

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I spent weekend past going around the Hong Island and Kowloon, here is a picture essay of my tour. Let's start from my street, just outside my door step starts the wet market and you can buy your vegetables, meat, fish or poultry, or Chinese medicines... Skycrapers of Hong Kong Island - from Wanchai to Causeway Bay and back to Central. Getty Images Hong Kong Offices are in this building.

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Today is the laundry day and found my way to the laundrette in the building, but to my surprise there was a sign that you need to bring along your own detergent. So laundry basket back to the flat, and off to the near by corner shop to get some laundry detergent. Easy task right? But when I reached the aisle with laundry detergent, to my panic, all the boxes where printed in Chinese! Luckily

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Weekend was full of sightseeing and champagne! Pictures from the sightseeing tours coming up later today, below is picture from Saturday night at the Dragon I... And no, it was not just Yee Ling and myself drinking from that bottle... we did share!

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-54167274305073272702010-05-06T07:38:00.003+01:002010-05-06T07:59:15.326+01:00

I have been in Hong Kong now for three days, so it was about to the time to be invited to my first proper party here. Attended a charity auction party at the Prive club last night called Angels Rock 2010! What a fantastic night!!! And all for good cause!  It was charity organisation Angels for Orphans who threw their annual fundraising event at the Prive Club. Hosted by Rosemary

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Today was moving day again!  Took the midday Cathay Pacific flight from Singapore to Hong Kong with all my earthly belongings. The flight crew was absolutely amazing!  They noticed that I was seated quite far back at the aircraft, surrounded my noisy tourist group, so the flight attendant came to me and explained that the personal TV screen on my seat is broken and if I don't mind, they would

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-13410642218304952272010-05-02T13:45:00.000+01:002010-05-02T13:45:52.188+01:00

The moment captain on aircraft announces 'Cabin Crew, doors to automatic and cross check', my brains switch to the snooze mode and I just start enjoying the views of clouds. You kind of know that at that point you are not in charge of anything anymore, so you can just relax and let the world go by.  But today my brains where slightly tired and was constantly nodding off and started to think

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-74003227951818491352010-04-30T12:22:00.001+01:002010-04-30T12:22:38.936+01:00

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good bye Singapore.Last day at Singapore office now wrapping up. It has come time to me to say farewell to Singapore office. It has been absolutely pleasure to work and live here for the past nine weeks and with suitcase full of fond memories I will continue my journey. Now out for few drinks! Tomorrow time to finish the packing, settle the bills with my

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-7660826943567967932010-04-30T12:19:00.000+01:002010-04-30T12:19:46.209+01:00

Just got surprised with lovely leaving do presents and card! Got two lovely books and red envelope! (Click the link to read more!)             Thank you Team Singapore for your kindness and hospitality!

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-9754084155188207192010-04-29T07:53:00.000+01:002010-04-29T07:53:16.774+01:00

Nearly ran out of time to visit the famous Night Safari in Singapore, but last night did it!Took but from Orchard Road and got there just after 8pm and was greeted by quite exciting fire show! As dusk falls, the night is just starting for over 1,000 nocturnal animals. It is wonderful experience! you take a electric tram or more likely a train through barely lit forest areas where the animals

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-18026152601431629672010-04-27T02:16:00.001+01:002010-04-27T02:18:37.750+01:00

Gosh, time does sometimes fly! I have been now over two months working from Singapore office, but it has gone past so quickly!  Just when I have got used to my route to work, started to know where to go for lunch - it is suddenly time to move on again... Hong Kong here we come! Computer: Engage relocation sequence - T minus 5d 3h 15m and counting...

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-41506025071772241042010-04-26T14:14:00.000+01:002010-04-26T14:14:25.633+01:00

If you are heading to a city that you have never been before and that you don't speak the language, it might be good idea to take a map with you and maybe some local currency... Anyway thank goodness sometimes my sense of direction holds and somehow remembered the layout of the China Town of Kuala Lumpur in my head, so managed to find my hotel without too much trouble last Friday.  Second lesson,

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-69515813433407854622010-04-22T09:04:00.001+01:002010-04-22T09:04:37.319+01:00

I have decided it is time to bin my trusted wheelie bag and get new, more stylish and still functional weekend bag! I have focused my eyes now to Prada Weekend bag... just love it! I know it is last last year model, but maybe could still find it somewhere... Heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this weekend for some shopping... I'll update you later on the results... Image from Men of Mercury

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-77843867992641946582010-04-19T04:48:00.001+01:002010-04-19T04:49:08.588+01:00

What an amazing Sunday!!! Met Nellie and Steve for Sunday brunch yesterday, we have been talking and planning it for such a long time, so was really happy and excited that we finally managed to do it! And it turned out to be a full day of food, champagne and laughter! We met at the Four Seasons Hotel on Orchard Boulevard for our brunch. The Sunday brunch includes free flowing Veuve Cliquet

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-85652714055172578432010-04-19T03:45:00.002+01:002010-04-19T04:50:00.323+01:00

Tick! Done it. Been to the Raffles Long Bar now and had my Singapore Sling. (S$30!!!!) And yes, ate some peanuts as well, and yes dropped the shells to the floor.

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-8908600213234340352010-04-14T16:19:00.002+01:002010-04-14T16:24:48.627+01:00

What an exciting place and amazing trip!Arrived on Wednesday evening to Siem Reap and checked in to B&B called the Golden Banana. Absolutely fantastic little place with great service. The staff organised tuktuk with driver and guide for me for the following three days and I spend evening planning where to go and what to see over the next few days. It was really, really hot! 40C whole time, but

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-58921804212293747272010-04-07T03:43:00.001+01:002010-04-07T03:44:00.930+01:00

Camera ready, passport ready, tickets ready! Long time dream is fulfilling this weekend. Flying off to Siem Reap in few hours time and going to visit the Angkor Wat temple complex! Cannot wait! Trying different regional airline again as well! This time flying with Silkair. And testing first time the new encounter series from Lonely Planet, so instead of carrying whole country guide, just have

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-59606895430829870062010-04-03T07:30:00.001+01:002010-04-03T07:31:04.695+01:00

Easter weekend is here! Fantastic! So time to relax and enjoy the sun!  We decided to head to the Universal Studios Singapore, but to our disappointment by the time we got to the ticket counter, the tickets for the day were all sold out. That didn't damper our mood, we decided to get the Sentosa Express and explore the island in general. And it turned out to be a fun day! Looking at Sentosa

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-36660696716175293102010-03-31T07:03:00.000+01:002010-03-31T07:03:30.349+01:00

Feast again! Chilli beef, chicken, veggies and rice for lunch! And then the desert! I went on mission to find some more exotics fruits, and ended up walking all the way to the China Town over my lunch break. It is not really long walk, but in this heat (+32C) it did feel very, very long walk. I did think that I have walked to wrong part of China Town, as all shops were selling Chinese medicine,

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-65422906017422982052010-03-30T07:43:00.002+01:002010-03-30T07:44:46.632+01:00

I was so delighted that I decided to pop into a little store nearby our office today, as I have walked past it before and noticed that they have nice selection of fruits on sale - and got bag of longans for desert! 龍眼 The longan ("dragon eyes") is so named (from its transliteration from Cantonese) because its fruit, when it is shelled, resembles an eyeball (the black seed shows through the

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-92140751167172986522010-03-27T14:26:00.002Z2010-03-28T06:38:07.631+01:00

"We've all been nowhere. It might have been in the middle of Borneo or Beijing. It might have been in a Mayan mountain village, along a time-worn trail in Tuscany, on an isolated South Pacific island, or under desert moon in Mali. Nowhere is a setting, a situation and a state of mind. It's not on any map, but you know it when you're there." - Don George I had slight feeling of being nowhere

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-63531634090427732672010-03-25T05:43:00.000Z2010-03-25T05:43:09.982Z

Foodie discussion continues.  Today's lunch was Korean at a restaurant called Red Pig on the Amoy Street. It was truly mouth watering, taste bud tickling, visual firework, sensory overload lunch! Luckily we got our own private room for our group of six, as I need to say, if some thinks that I am loud and speak a lot, they haven't met this lot... These girls can be together even louder! It might

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-91034605841991215662010-03-24T06:30:00.001Z2010-03-24T06:32:20.747Z

I've learned more today, it is clearly the day of new things! Some of the words that are described to use Caucasians, do have multiple meanings...  (Or have more meanings than just meaning a Caucasian person.) Found out about the Coxford Singlish Dictionary and am able to translate some of the words used now... The Coxford Singlish Dictionary  For example:- ANG MOR GAO Hokkien for "red haired

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-59416648231334308692010-03-24T05:34:00.000Z2010-03-24T05:34:22.118Z

To keep your mind fresh, it's good to learn something new every day. Today's learning for me: If you are wearing white shirt for work, and you get invited for lunch, and the ladies tell you that they want to take you for lovely place that serves great fish soup, that point you are supposed to politely decline the invitation and just stay at office and bite your nails. As if you do go, you

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-16517594892636416952010-03-23T13:23:00.005Z2010-03-23T13:41:33.855Z

The Earth Hour is nearly here. I have now signed up, have you? Read more about the Earth Hour on the website. Here is short overview for you, if you don't know what Earth Hour is about: Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-4484797790018637512010-03-22T13:32:00.000Z2010-03-22T13:32:27.136Z

Had a great break at Koh Samui visiting Paivi & Peter! They are just so superb hosts!  Here is few pictures from the weekend! Paivi & Peter's loyal Suzuki Vitara that hadn't broken down not even once in last 5 months... But decided to boil when I joined the fun... Luckily were heading towards their house near Lamai when this happened. Had to abandon the car at the end though and take a bus home

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-89746577593822096752010-03-16T14:32:00.000Z2010-03-16T14:32:31.640Z

Looong day at work! Got in 7:15am and didn't finish before 7pm... But feeling surprisingly energetic. So time to cook myself nice big dinner to enjoy with television - CSI again (it seems to be on any time of the day...) Cooked myself lovely fried lemon chicken with rice. I am just so used to eat from take away boxes, so decided to serve it from one... ;) Who am I kidding here?  ION Food hall I

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-82248506596027352772010-03-14T06:43:00.001Z2010-03-14T06:44:55.155Z

What amazingly relaxing weekend. Yesterday went out for shopping in the Orchard Road, and then ended up spending evening at home reading. I have been saving the Stieg Larsson trilogy for the rainy day, and it was the time. It was pouring down last night, so stayed home and started reading. So far so good.  Managed to get myself out of bed fairly early this morning and after a cup of coffee, moved

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-53720414020242592292010-03-12T01:25:00.000Z2010-03-12T01:25:00.612Z

Ok, I have temporarily given up Starbucks's caramel Frappucinos. Not because I don't like them any longer, but  being silly, I actually went to their website and checked the nutrition information on it. I should have never done it.  Starbucks's kindly tells on their website that Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Coffee contains 380 calories and 5grams of fat! And that is WITHOUT the whipped cream...

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-90114389399720093062010-03-11T12:57:00.000Z2010-03-11T12:57:29.043Z

No, no cockroaches in the laundrette. But on television.  Let me explain. I did my trip down to laundrette and while the machine is doing the cycle, I thought that would just happily collapse on the sofa. So turned telly on, National Geographic Channel - Documentary called Taiwan to the World: Cockroach confidential.  So wrong. They talk about keeping cockroaches as pets. I try to be open

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-64329569895763182662010-03-08T00:37:00.000Z2010-03-08T00:37:55.404Z

Lesson learned. Always carry mobile phone with camera with you!!! Just missed amazing comical moment!!!! I was just having my breakfast at the terrace buffet downstairs.... while eating... two young boys from a French family decided to do toasts for themselves... you know those big toasters in hotels, where you just put the slice of toast in, and it goes under the grill on a little conveyor belt.

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-19712003570098575272010-03-07T07:46:00.000Z2010-03-07T07:46:07.737Z

Oh found my Carrefour supermarket today! Not sure if there is one closer to me, but found the one in the Sun Tec City. It was hidden in the middle of the towers, no wonder people cannot find it! So exciting! I've been wanting to do some food shopping whole week in a proper supermarket, as only have 7eleven near me! Three bags of goodies came home with me... Lovely French butter with sea salt

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-76779686228091386722010-03-06T13:25:00.000Z2010-03-06T13:25:36.519Z

Heading to the Little India in SingaporeStreets of Little IndiaOn the way to Chinatown. Central Business District at the back.In ChinatownMarina Bay Sands - New casino complexCentral Business DistrictConcert Hall on Esplanade. Locals call it Durian.Singapore FlyerThe Fullerton Hotel - building was originally build to be the Main Post OfficeSingapore Cricket Club

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-73498030854289124302010-03-06T12:39:00.000Z2010-03-06T12:39:46.059Z

Full week now behind so suitable moment to post few pictures of my current apartment block. The main entrance to the Treetops Executive Residences Entrance hall / lobby The waterfalls and fountains in the court yard The swimming pool I still haven't found the tennis courts, or laundrette.Found the gym, and really need to start going there after work.

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-6969547003769067952010-03-05T09:33:00.001Z2010-03-05T09:39:00.296Z

Few pictures from last night. I went for walk and explored the Orchard Road, which is the main shopping street in Singapore. And conveniently just stone throw away from my flat. ;) And yes, it was really late in the evening, but the shops are open til 10PM! And some cases until 11pm!

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-69898670539728780502010-03-04T06:30:00.000Z2010-03-04T06:30:25.314Z

Fancied Thai food for lunch today and Shirley and Sew recommended a stall at the Amoy Food Centre (a hawker centre near by). Of course forgot camera at office, so no pictures from the hawker centre... Shirley and Sew  Corinne with her red Thai curry and extra chilli sauce Me and my green Thai curry This curry is now my current favourite, even over the lovely Chinese pepper beef meal that I had

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-7680594969009400462010-03-03T06:36:00.003Z2010-03-03T06:48:46.835Z

Just popped out to get lunch with my colleague Corinne. What a break in a day! Million miles away from running to Pret a Manger to get a sandwich.  The moment you step outside, you can smell the burning incense sticks in the temple near by, and just quick walk through the small tropical park with ponds and you can hear the chatter and shouts of people ordering the lunches from the food stalls.

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-14285794035279231922010-03-02T12:18:00.000Z2010-03-02T12:18:35.153Z

Two days at office now behind. Monday flew past so quickly that barely noticed. I was luckily guided by Corinne all day. She met me at the MRT Station (MRT is the local underground system) and we took the train together to Central Business District where our office is. The street where office is great! Old low-rise buildings, big temple next to them and skyscrapers on the background!  But today,

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-41104018383439193942010-02-27T05:11:00.001Z2010-02-27T05:14:01.910Z

The flight wasn't too bad after all even I didn't manage to get that much sleep and was truly impressed with Qantas food and service in the premium economy.  But let's go back to the early morning... Slept quite badly at home, like always before early morning flight. Driver came to pick me up from home at 7:20am and got to Heathrow T3 surprisingly quickly and even check in was nearly empty! So

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-52825362374391573352010-02-26T09:40:00.001Z2010-02-27T04:20:08.501Z

Here we are then! Waiting for my flight to start boarding - London Heathrow to Singapore Changi. Morning seemed bit grey, but now sitting at the BA Galleries lounge at Heathrow, the sun has come out and planes on tarmac sparkle in the sun rays. Oh the glamour of air travel. This is unbeliveable! My gate just opened for boarding and it is gate number 1! I have never boarded through gate 1! I

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-82832992810198931172010-02-26T00:07:00.004Z2010-02-26T00:15:28.454Z

Last day at London office now behind and ended the day with an amazing send off! I have never had a song written about me before, and now had live rap performance about ME ;) Gosh!!! Thanks to Hubert for writing and performing the song - loved it as did the crowd! And thank you for the wine, champagne, kir royals, and everything else we managed to drink down! Here is the song one

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-32805701549633125742010-02-23T20:58:00.000Z2010-02-23T20:58:54.722Z

Unbelievable how quickly time flies!  I've a wall calendar next to my desk and been crossing the days off as they go. And now there is only two days left!  But thank goodness there is no need for panic, been panicking enough over last few weeks. Just checked the bags for last time, and yes below my luggage weight limit (including my excess luggage allowance...) Passport, tickets, visas,

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-36192268719730401852010-02-21T11:01:00.005Z2010-02-21T11:06:41.577Z

Time to start adding pictures to this blog! Had lovely evening with friends last night in London. Managed to say 'Au Revoir' to say many friends. And still so taken by the effort some went through - flying to London for drinks from Helsinki, Frankfurt and Manchester...So here we go, selection of party pictures from the Victoria Pub last night: Kai, Helen and Alisdair Adam, Peter, Sebastian

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-25969014807072533232010-02-14T14:24:00.004Z2010-02-14T14:30:06.433Z

While packing for my travels, I made clear decision that I shouldn't take anything unnecessary or rarely used with me as I am going to be unpacking and packing frequently.  So, it was clear decision to pack away my evening dress and dinner jacket amongst few suits,  but then I started to think, what shall I wear in case I get invited to evening functions while travelling? Maybe I should take two

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-6924337492756902472010-02-09T12:22:00.000Z2010-02-09T12:22:59.187Z

I flew to Amsterdam yesterday morning - let me re-phrase - I flew to Amsterdam early yesterday morning. My taxi came to pick me up at 4:10am! And flight departed already 6:25am, but it was smooth, easy flight and managed to get to office already by 9:20 local time, so had good, productive day all in all. (Even I was rather tired by the time I got back to my hotel.) But the weather! I have no idea

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-63813121980197438752010-02-04T22:38:00.000Z2010-02-04T22:38:02.269Z

Ok. Fine. I admit.  Nerves are kicking in. So busy at work with daily stuff and new product launch. Top of that been working more and more with teams based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney, and suddenly all the plans start to feel more real; not just plans anymore. And I have so not finished getting my flat ready for my house sitters, nor decided what to actually to take with me and

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-24632025128429739832010-01-30T18:27:00.001Z2010-01-30T18:28:33.366Z

One more item to tick off from my to do, to worry list. My immigration consultant confirmed to me that she has received my paperwork back from the Ministry of Manpower, and they have in-principle approved my Employment Pass application. Wonderful! Now just need to book appointment at the MOM to get more paperwork done and get my biometric data registered and it is all done. Now can then move to

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-69575880164280632252010-01-27T21:18:00.002Z2010-01-27T21:21:39.386Z

Suddenly everything starts to feel more real and concrete. Flight tickets now confirmed, all legs! Flying mainly with Qantas, but have few flights booked with Cathay Pacific as well, and one flight with British Airways. Really excited to try Qantas and Cathay as have not flown with them before. I really tried to wiggle my timings to get myself on the Qantas A380 plane as that is now serving lots

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-50655804185640139222010-01-20T22:39:00.003Z2010-01-20T22:44:59.027Z

Have started it now. Creating lists.  One list for things to do at home before the departure day comes, one list for packing things at the office, one list for packing clothes, one list for the visa documents, one list for the travel arrangements, one list for the lodging arrangements... How in the Earth there can be so many moving parts and things to remember! I know I like to be organised, but

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-2283156515690335582010-01-12T20:11:00.003Z2010-01-12T20:16:54.056Z

Winter cold caught me and had to stay home from work, but it gave me good chance to browse some books on www.Waterstones.com and found few books that I might have to add to my reading list for the upcoming year: How could it get any worse? For the eleventh book in the phenomenally successful Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, the authors have pulled out all the stops, harking back to

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-43111656372093408982010-01-09T13:47:00.003Z2010-01-12T19:11:09.670Z

I have been offered wonderful opportunity at work and have accepted an assignment in Asia Pacific.  I keep my position as a Sales Operations Manager, but instead of concentrating in European affairs, I am going to be looking after our offices in Asia Pacific region and running numerous projects there. I am anticipating to start my assignment in the end of February; firstly moving to Singapore 

Janihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732926604099756011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477069262955738327.post-48838858307995620612010-01-05T19:52:00.004Z2010-01-12T19:10:50.732Z

Here we go then! My first ever blog and first ever blog posting.  If you found your way here, I guess you received my email update earlier!  The countdown has now begun, so need to start this as well and start getting things ready... -Jani

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