Yesterday was pretty fruitful. I got to meet a Financial Services Director whom was introduced to me from Jane. Had a great time of looking into what it takes to be a financial consultant, doing financial planning, and how growth is like within the industry. I'm also exposed to the ministry behind the job. Nobility.
After the meeting, I rushed off to meet Clare & Lydia for dinner. haha. Three of us went laughing about many things. We were at this coffee store. As Clare was talking to us and walking backwards, a lady suddenly called out "xiaomei!!", and I somehow presumed she was referring to Clare coz she almost banged into her while she was walking backwards. Then I teased Clare by repeating "xiaomei" to her. haha. Then in the middle of our giggles, the lady called "xiaomei" again...this time we knew she wasn't referring to Clare, but to the salesgirl at the coffee counter!!!!! hahahha! Clare was so embarrassed, we ran out of the shop laughing NON-STOP. hahahhaha. Then as we finally decided to go back to the shop to settle for a drink, we realised that they're closing. haha. As we left, I just replied, "Bye xiaomei", to the correctly intended one; the salesgirl. haha. It was a great time of sharing and catching up with both of them. We talked under the sky and the stars. haha. Lydia said I should now look at the sky more often than I should look at the waters. hahahha.
This afternoon, it was so cool. For the first time after my first 3 weeks of internship, I went out with the entire department for lunch. Bcoz it was the birthday of one of the employee-BeeLeng. haha. That's the department's tradition; the Finance Director would treat the entire department to lunch at a restaurant. Initially I didn't know it was a treat. I thought we pay for our own and the boss treats just the birthday girl. And I almost called my dad to bring cash for me. hahahha. THen I finally dragged my feet to my colleague, and asked if the place we're going is expensive, if yes can I don't go....that kinda thing. THen she was so surprised, and told me that the boss will be treating and I don't have to worry. haha!! I was so relieved, and both of us kept laughing about it.
At lunch, everyone seems to enjoy making me eat alot. THey said that it's their tradition to make the youngest eat more. haha!! Can you imagine your accounts manager, your financial controller in front of you and beside you looking at you while you're eating?? STRESS!!!!! And they kept asking me to eat. haha!! But they were trying to be polite la. If not I might not have dare to eat. Coz I'm afraid to be rude.. Like I wanna wait for the manager to take the first piece before I go for mine..that kinda thing.
I felt even more wierd when I sat in Cecilia's car, my accounts manager, for the first time. I felt like...I was in John's car..going for cell outings. hahah!! But the only difference was that I dare not really speak. However, that didn't last. I managed to chat with Ivy, and she gave me certain advices for me too! Cool!! On our way back to work, it was even more funny. I can't imagine I actually did that. I found a bear in Cecilia's car. I had to pick it up before we sat down rite? Then I didn't know where to put it, and hence Verne took it to her lap and said it should sit there to look at her. hahaha!!! Then I took out my handphone and started taking pictures of the bear. hahahha!! And the three of us at the backseat started giggling about that bear. haha. It's MR. Bean's bear. Cecilia, I hope you don't mind me putting up the photo of that bear onto FaceBook & here on my blog. haha!!
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Verne suddenly pose me a question..and everyone else (KC, the financial controller. Cecilia, my accounts manager. and Ivy.) heard it in the car..so embarrassing. She started by saying this, "Grace ah, can I ask you what's your weight?". AHHH..hahahha!! I asked her to guess....but she was pretty close!! 40kg!! hahha. ANd i went on saying that I lose 3kg after my exams, so it was from 43kg to 40kg. KC was appalled about my weight lost, haha. He said, "Grace..did you just said that you lose 3kg? Oh my goodness. That's 10% leh!". THen he commented, "Verne, you wanna go and study or not? 3kg lost leh!!". hahahahah!!!!!! But I told them it's not gonna be easy leh..Coz I slept almost every night at 1am, and start my work at 8am. And I've no proper meals and relied alot on titbits. haha. Cecilia then gasped, and said "woah...".
I actually still can't believe that I actually spoke so much in the car. Maybe it's because of the environment that makes me more comfortable to speak. But I'm worried that I've spoken too much..like over-spoken. You what i mean?
Thank God for blessing me with relationships, and in many ways I can't imagine. At least things aren't that bad, than I thought it was. Coz Monday was a crazy day..imagine having your accounts manager alongside with 2other supervisors at YOUR DESK checking for the hedging values. I tried to find the differences, but they didn't account for all. There are still values missing..and that was when i felt so helpless as an intern who can't do much to help. It's always a learning journey everyday at work.