Work has been amazing so far. I would love to describe the whole experience in a more

bombastic adjective but words fail me so make do. I do have the moments when I wish

I have that few more secs to roll around in bed or that the sun doesn't peep out of the

horizon that early but the adrenaline and pump kept me going. It has been more play

than work for now for sure. Of course, I am still on high-alert mode most of the time

but I can't help but admit that the days and nights constitute more fun+play more

than work.

Post three weeks, please give me the chance to boast how I am able to experience something

new every single day or night. Yes, I have been tasked to do some unglam or sia-suay stuff

but trust me when I say that I ain't complaining a single bit. The thrill of doing something

new for the first time beats everything else. Besides it's kinda a once in a lifetime opportunity

to do some of these, right?

- Be a translator and delivered congee for an ill and unregistered PRC pros in the room

- Experienced morning, afternoon, graveyard shifts in three consecutive days/nights

- Ogled bapoks' assess in the middle of the night

- Doorman at 8am

- Directing people to the best food in town

- Change bedsheets for 3246523 beds

- Tried to memorise the SOP on how to clean toilet bowl and TV

- Vacuum 3246523 rooms

- Matched tops to bottoms for 100 uniform sets

- Climbed into the ceilings to see where the electrical wires lead to

- Finally understood how risers work

- Accessed the rooftop to camwhore

- Frozen and defrosted in the freezers and chillers

- Refilled beer for japanese businessmen

- Snitched red wine before a banquet

More to come!

I survived the first week of week!

It was one hell of a six days but I think I can give myself a pat on the shoulder so

far. I have definitely slacked in the studying which is not good. That said, I think

I was channeling more of my energies into the practicum instead of theory. Of course,

it ain't a breeze standing tall in heels for seven hours a day, six days straight.

My poor feet were screaming in pain by the forth hour and I always wonder how the

managers look so serene doing their tasks. Shift hours ensue disrupted sleep cycles

and coffee breaks in the early a.m.s too but have I told you how much I am enjoying

all these?

So far so good. ;)

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

- Lao Tzu

I've been offered an immense opportunity and it all starts tomorrow.

I'll start with that one single step!

No matter what happens, this is one tough fight that I will put up with till the last breath.

New York Day 3

To think that we booked a trip on Day 3, which was a Friday, to do outlet shopping still

bewilders me. At Day 3, we were still pretty much tiredsome of the walking already, especially

the day out basking in the HOT sun at the islands. It was terribly sunny and I began to wonder

whether it was truly like this in NY. I knew it would be hot but never thought that the sweat

metre would be as bad as SG's. Complaining aside, I was hyped to go for some looksee shopping!

At the back of my mind, I was rationing the funds for some real shopping in Manhattan itself

hence I knew this trip would come with restrain.

We started the day with toast and good o' scrambled eggs!

Cookie and I went to Madame Tussauds (ok I cannot spell that actually; I googled!) at Times

Square to collect our pre-booked bus tickets. The circle journey costs USD37 and each trip took

around 60 minutes.

Our first stop was American Eagle! I was pretty bummed that I lost Cookie's shades at Ellis

Island and hence got a pair of shades there (for myself hahaha). I scored this pair of denim

shorts that I probably would deemed too short back in SG but... perfect for the abnormal

NY weather. I was sure Cookie felt like home at AE cos he left with a few shirts, few pair of

berms and it was quite a sight to see him enjoying shopping! It was definitely a change from his

thrifty ways back in SG.

We were glad we picked Woodbury Commons instead of this other Outlet mall in Long Island.

I would die to see the Long Island views but after scouting all the shops at Woodbury, I would

say that I didn't leave disappointed. Other than... we missed out some shops due to time

constraint! The cookie who probably got hooked scoring all the fabulous deals, especially from

A/X and G-star, toyed with the idea of coming back again.

New York Day 4

The day The MET took our breath away...

The entire museum is really huge and all I could remember was both of us floating through

room after room, soaking in the sights and wowing at all the history mementos. I was bummed

to miss A. McQueen's exhibition due to the 1.5 hours-long line but oh well. Not to mention that

we had to stand to have our lunch but look at that amazing view. I swore I could have just

change into a bathing suit and lie right there for a tan. The sun was not stingy that week I must

say.

The exterior of the museum is of course worthy of a mention. Beautiful architecture indeed.

Psst, Gossip Girls was shot on the steps as well and I too, got an obligatory fangirl shot on the

steps. Haha! It was our first time walking in the Upper East Side too and I love the quiet air of

cash and exclusiveness in the air. It was something that is quite "uniquely upp east side".

We took the subway to Grand Central Station and ta-dah! We are finally at Oyster Bar Restaurant!

Heard too much raves about this place to ignore. By the time we whacked the fresh oysters and

calamari side, we were pretty much too satisfied for the mains. The food was good, the basic

service were there, company was perfect.

Since Magnolia had a branch in the same building, how could I miss this chance to leave without

bringing some home? ;)