First Christmas

What is the best word to describe my feeling of celebrating my first Christmas as a Catholic? I think the word is BLESSED!

On 24th night, Ivan's mum has prepared a light but delicious Christmas dinner. After dinner, everyone gathered around to play Blackjack... At 12 sharp, everyone wish each other "Merry Christmas" and we had a toast. Meanwhile, on everyone handphone, you can hear a non stop message tonne and phone calls from friends and family members wishing each other. The night continue with Christmas gift giving, I got so many gift. I got 3 gifts from my boyfriend Ivan. He gave me a pair of shoe, 2 sets of necklace and 2 set of bangle/ bracelet. I also got a piece of panjabi suit materials from Auntie Patsy, CK perfume from Jai& Akka Priscilla.. Dont' get jeolous! I would say, this is a simple and enjoyable night!

We went for 25th morning mass in the St. Anne Church in Port Klang. This is not a norm in Ivan's family because for the past 2 years Christmas, we attended the mid night mass in OLL Church, but this year at different mass and different church. The mass was so solemn and beautiful Eucharist as the priest has pointed out the reason of Christmas is being celebrated.

Ivan's sister had arranged a Christmas lunch this year. It is served in the house. The wonderful thing is my parents, Nicole and Lik Hwang baby came for the lunch. We had a wonderful lunch and also a chatty afternoon. I am glad that mum and dad actually blended into the conversation with Ivan's family and extended families member... Wowo.... it is really a wonderful Christmas gift.

In the evening, all of us went to Shah Alam, Ivan's cousin house. Akka Anita has given more food... She has prepared Christmas dinner for us. More food for the stomach!!! The night come to the peak with the playing of Blackjack cards game again...everyone is so excited and so much of noise we make, I think the neighbour would have scolded us from their sleep... :p

At 1.30 in the morning, time to go home..everyone say "bye bye" and leave for home...

I really enjoyed myself for this Christmas! I am blessed and thank God for giving me a wonderful parents and siblings and my boyfriend's family.

Christmas Eve & Working

Hmmm, now I can feel the stress for people who worked on the eve of the festive session. Why, I can feel it, because I am working on the Christmas eve... Bored, Quiet, Deserted, Impatient to leave home were some feeling I can described now...

25th Dec 2007, officially will be my first year of celebrating Christmas after I was baptised to become a Catholic. I am very happy and can't wait for the mid night Mass tonight.

Ivan's family has planned for a Christmas lunch tomorrow. I am truly happy that my parents and Nicole's family has decided to come and join us. I called mum and really thanked her. Mum has said this to me "aiyo, of course we will come over, this is your first year celebrating Christmas!"

God, I am blessed and I give you thanks for given me such as supportive parents...

Christmas Lunch

19 Dec 2007 (Wednesday), Despite of 3 days old in Taylors, ADP Admin & Registry Office staff have invited me to join them for the Christmas lunch. It was a wonderful lunch! The food was good, the setup was so impressive and we had a good time in the "Secret Santa" gifts exchanged. I was the secret Santa for Mrs. Jega and my secret Santa is Noraini. I got a nice shawl which I am using it now in the office... Thoughtful gift ya... :)

I had a chance to met people from various departments, namely, Mr. Lim Tou Boon, Mrs. Jega, Christine Wong; Carrie; Vinitha; Geraldine Carol Chong; Dion and Janice Yew and of course ADP staff. I think this is my first step getting to know people who worked around me...

New Working Place

17 Dec 2007, 7.30am. I have reach my new work place, SS15, Subang Jaya. I had my breakfast at a restaurant across the office building. At 8.30am, I walked to the HR Dept. I met someone familar, Jeanne, she worked in the HR department of my former college. This familar face has given me a warmth welcome to my new work place ~ Taylors University College.

Next, in the agenda was I was given a set of keys to my office. After 5++years working experience, having a room by myself is something exciting but it is rather quiet for me...

At about 9.30am, I was brought to the the ADP office located at the ground floor and I met the Program Director, Ms. Janice Wong and the Deputy Program Director, Mr. Gunasegaran. The introduction/ briefing session was rather long. I was brief with so much of information that I think I need some time to "digest" it. At about 12.30pm, Janice and Mr. Guna have offered to take me out for lunch. We went for Chinese food at the same restaurant that I had my breakfast. It was a nice accompanion but knowing me, bosses remain bosses to me... I rather not to be too close to them.. :)

At 2.30pm, I had another round of briefing by Alice. She is a nice lady and has been very kind and patient in explaining the necessary information to me. I enjoyed talking to her.

The 1st day ended with my rest in my room ~ 12th floor, Room no 36. I like my room, it is a small but yet comfortable workplace for me. This is going to be my place of working till then...