Friday, April 9, 2010

Milanese blessings :P

I've so much to appreciate, so much to be thankful for. As I was writing my internship report, I reflected on all that I've been doing, and I realised that I must be the most blessed kid that I know.

10 Blessings to Count:

(For the sake of search engine purposes, I'm trying very hard to leave out as much names as possible. Yes, it's a work hazard thing.)

1. I'm working in 2 companies - Voxbiblia and Gatorhole. They're a lot of work, but also a lot of fun, and ever so accommodating when I make the ton of mistakes that I do. And I learn so so much (while deflating my huge ego!)

2. For colleagues whom I look up to and respect, and who patiently teach me and take time to talk to me. Erik, especially, is someone whom I look forward to seeing at the office every day!

3. Which other company treats a part time, non-official intern to 500kr (100 SGD) meals and champagne??

4. Speaking of money, I've few money worries. It's amazing how my needs have been provided for in every way. (And how I can sustain my big ego at wanting to be 'self sustaining' at the same time) Even though my bank account is almost always empty, things just somehow work out!

5. Lovely, supportive corridormates whose arms I can sink into at the end of a tiring/discouraging day. Guys guys guys, you really are the best!

6. Batchmates and senior batchmates who are fun to be around, and who take the time to give advice and help!

7. Crazy batchmates whom I can camp over at airports with, play self-made rubbish poker cards and tolerate my super-hyper-coffee mode

8. A particular senior batchmate who keeps helping me with my lousy biz case, no matter how busy or tired she is.

9. A wonderful, caring mentor who has just given birth to a beautiful baby boy :D

10. Most importantly - a fantastic program manager. Someone whom I respect, learn tons from and enjoy spending time with. It's crazy how my mood swings are largely dependent on what she's feeling. I don't care what others think - I love being around her.

On another note, I just came back from Milanoooo!! :P
Three hundred smacking euros flew away thanks to 6 gelato ice creams, 5 pizzas, lip-smacking gnocco fritto, lots of wine and cheese, a leather jacket and a nice new shirt! I'm horribly broke now! >.<

Beautiful view of the Alps from above!

The yummy patisserie along Bueno Aires that we never got to try >.< Duomo Duomo Duomo!! So majestic and amazing!

The 'Clarke Quay' of Milan! But like, wth, where did all the water go???

Living it up like kings and queens :P

Food glorious food!! :D

Pretty pretty lovely blue sky!

Looking very cui at the airport, while enjoying bubbly white wine and smoked scamorza cheese!

My wonderful travel buddies cum batchmates :D