just babbling....

I got my confirmation letter yesterday.
Someone asked if I got a raise. I think it's way too early for that. I don't have anything significant to show yet.
I did finally present my report to the client the day before that although with no voice from throat infection, my boss had to help me present about 3/4 of the 92 slides I prepared. I took over the last 1/4 when my boss couldn't really handle the nitty gritty part.
She did say I performed very well in the presentation. I just hope she really meant it.

I've just realized I haven't posted anything for several weeks.
Well, the truth is, life has been pretty much all about work, sleep, gym (once in a blue moon), and nothing else.
"That's pathetic," a friend commented.
What can I say..... I AM pathetic?

I actually am very interested in my work, as it allows me to gain exposure to such a wide range of projects. The only problem I feel I am having now is communication and team work. I can't seem to shed the feeling that I am still an outsider to my team. Even colleagues from other department noticed that since I seem to click much better with them.

Not that it's bothering me that much though. As I was telling another good friend here, I am quite thick skinned by now, and I am really giving myself a lot of slack. I think very few things get to me now. I told the friend: If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out.

Last saturday I went out with my local buddies and I had the best pizza since I left the windy city. Not that it was anywhere near the pizano cornmeal crust pizza I love so much, but it definitely was the best thing I have had for quite a while. the best part though was not the food but the company. It was really nice just to hang out and chill, despite my deep-throat whispers.

Oh by the way, I am actually a tad excited about the upcoming convocation. The reason?
Not that I'm that crazy about convos, but I think there are some people in my family who might appreciate the invitation. I might be wrong, but I sure hope I'm not coz I actually had to pull some strings to get extra tickets.
Also, it will be really nice to get to see my classmates again, as a class, you see....
Dang it's so hard to get these people to get together.
Am I crazy? Am I the only person who actually enjoys hanging out with them?

Oh and actually my PR has been approved but I just haven't been able to complete the actual paperwork. It just reminds me of a question someone asked me a while back: "Is it really what you want? What do you plan to do with it?"
My answer at the time was a simple " I dunno"....... And sadly, the answer remains the same.
Haha....
I just think it might come in handy in the future. You never know, man....

Old habits die hard. So, as usual, I have a list of plans I'm really interested in doing.
A sorta wish list , I suppose. Though I'm perfectly aware that it's way too early for a new set of new year resolutions, I thought it'd be good to jot'em down:

• Reach healthy weight before my next b'day (THE BIGGEST ITEM ON THE LIST)
• Restart my "learn mandarin" program
• Go back for french classes
• Go back to yoga classes
• Golf lessons (note: financial sponsor badly needed for this)
• US trip in one beautiful fall with plenty of vibrant colors from the foliage
• Do volunteer work of some sort ( hm.... I think I'm starting to get way too imaginative for my own good)
• One last very important thing: REFORMAT my brain and take out the part that's causing the delusional mode I can't quite shake off just yet despite my promise to myself.

Btw, I can't wait for Gwen Stefani to perform here.

I definitely want to go.