Today marks the last day of the first week of school reopening. =) Seeing the familar faces in lectures, while having lunch or walking to lecture in school is really refreshing. =D

Seeing as how I haven't updated my blog for a long time, just a warning: This will be a long entry.

3 months is a long break.

More than enough time to set out to accomplish what you want to do.

It's always interesting to hear what others did during the semester break, be it travelling, resting or internship.

And I heard many interesting and inspiring stories today from TC. =) Internship overseas sure seem enriching. Sure it is rigorous, but it brings alot of learning experience with it as well. Especially when you are interning in Shanghai and Beijing. Getting used to the business culture and customs would be a problem at first. But at the end of it, you would find the experience fulfilling in getting to know other's custom. Imagine translating what you find in official sources (in chinese of course!) and translating them. Dictionary would be your best friend. Imagine sitting in a meeting with the chance to see how companies interact. You would have to learn how to ask intelligent questions, so as not to give the impression that you are inexperienced (when you really are) and green.

There are alot more stories of course which I would not elaborate in this entry. I would say, catching up over lunch is always intersting =) At the end of the lunch, which lasted for nearly 2 hours, I could see that TC is burning with passion, with the determination to complete what he set out to do, and the fulfilling experience that comes with it.

I'm looking forward to SM's experience in WTO next. =)

Which led me wondering what I accomplished this holidays. Sadly, I think I had more fun than work this holiday.

~Geraldine Tay =p

He suggested that I ask for a performance review, which I dare not ask. Because, one thing is for sure, I didn't put in enough work into shrimp. I am sure my partner will agree. Both of us were disillusioned with what we could have done during the holidays, or at least I was instead of concentrating on the work at hand. I dare not to even ask for a testimonial. =(

But, seeing his determination to push things through, I am thinking of going back during the december holidays with my new found knowledge learnt this semester. Especially since I was recommended to TB by TC. Hahaha.What do you think partner? =p

Of course, this is just a mere plan. Plans are always subject to adjustment. After all, I have other plans to accomplish too. I am still weighing the benefits and disadvantages of each project I am planning to do.

Speaking of plans,I started planning my modules till final year. It seems quite impossible to accomplish my major and fulfil the requirements of my minor in the allocated time. =( I think, I will probably need to overload in the next few semester. See my cap first. I have to concentrate on pulling up my cap this semester, or I would have to stick with the lousiest plan.

Enough of studies. I think it is always good to talk out misunderstandings instead of avoiding talking to the person or avoiding the topic. It does wonders to your friendship. =) Avoiding the topic will just put a wall between friends. The proof was shown to me yesterday. Over lunch, TC and I cleared up misunderstandings built up over the holidays. =) Email is never a good form of communication. I am glad we talked things out. At least now, both of us know what we need to work on.

Sadly, sometimes we don't work things out. Nevertheless, life is a constant learning process, and I do hope we learn. Hahax.. =)

I wanted to post snippets of my life during the holidays, but I guess that would have to wait till the next time. For those who are interested, check out my facebook photos =) There are too many to put in a single entry. Lots of memories =D

PS. I love lunches =) Date me out. ^^

Thanks dear, for coming all the way to school just to accompany me today. =) For intending to come just to help me attend NOC talk because I couldn't make it. For always being so charming and understanding. =) the weeks ahead will be tight, but I will be by your side. So jia you =D