Hello~ I've Got SHIT

Went to see the doctor (again) today when I got a sudden intense tummy ache in office since 3pm. Could not stand it and went to the doctor at 5pm. Diagnosed with IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I've got shit... keke

For those who do not know what this is :
(from http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/)

Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For some people, however, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even travel short distances.

Abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort are the main symptoms of IBS. However, symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people have constipation, which means hard, difficult-to-pass, or infrequent bowel movements. Often these people report straining and cramping when trying to have a bowel movement but cannot eliminate any stool, or they are able to eliminate only a small amount. If they are able to have a bowel movement, there may be mucus in it, which is a fluid that moistens and protect passages in the digestive system. Some people with IBS experience diarrhea, which is frequent, loose, watery, stools. People with diarrhea frequently feel an urgent and uncontrollable need to have a bowel movement. Other people with IBS alternate between constipation and diarrhea. Sometimes people find that their symptoms subside for a few months and then return, while others report a constant worsening of symptoms over time.

Oh well, no wonder I've been a regular customer of diarrhea. Irritating is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Anyway, stress is such a scary thing. I dun even know I'm stressed up till I got this thingy. It just creeps in. When I was in school, I dun even have such problem. My current company is really killing me. =( I guess at here, I'm stress both mentally and physically. So peeps, now you all know why I want to get out of this shit hole so eagerly and desperately.

Anyway, I also thank God it's nothing serious though I have to do a follow up at NUH for some scans to make sure it's really IBS only. Will arrange for an appointment soon =)

Updates on Job search

Many of you has been asking me about it and I myself felt tired about this never ending job search. Anyway, I really crossed my fingers that it would end soon. =)

Hmm, took leave again today. Taking leave once a week is not very good as people around me started to suspect that something is amiss which kinda deters me from writing resumes for now though I saw 2 jobs which really interest me. But I guess I better not.

Went to M1 (again, the 4th time there today) and my passion for this company seems to drop. I feel that they are not sincere enough and I'm like going through the motion. Some background grandma stories. hehe... The first time I went was through referral. Managed to go through up to the second round. Manager was nice, GM was cool. But poooof... next... I was not selected. M1 HR called me again and told me there's another postion in the marketing department. Was told by the interviewer that HR has recommended me to him this time. Man being man? They are very task oriented and kept asking me technical stuffs and job related questions, problem solving skills etc. Did not really try to find out about my character unlike the first two rounds. Anyway, was not very comfortable with this male boss too. So I sort of gave up too. Then HR called me again for the 3rd position! Sweat~~ I was telling my aunt and Ben that M1 HR has become my personal recruitment agent. Keke... Am honoured. As mentioned above, today's session was not my best. And I can feel that the interviewer is not keen. I guess because HR was arranging interviews at the convenience of my timing or sort. I just dun have that good feeling on today's session. I guess no more M1 for me. Otherwise, I will be a familiar face there. Sooner or later, the receptionist can call me by name lolx.

So I drove back happily thinking that I got ample time to prepare for my second interview at Health Promotion Board at 2pm. I've not read up on the company proper and I've not run through my presentation. Suddenly at 1030, just when I finished tearing up the coupons, the phone rang and there came Jeraton from HBP saying "Hi Alison, it's already 1030. Are you here yet?" My heart almost jumped out! I thought it was 2pm! Your gal even told me to come 10 min earlier at 1.50pm to prepare for my presentation! So I insist it was 2pm. Then Jeraton called again 1 minute later and asked if I could rush down at 11am which is 30 minutes later. What can I say? Yes of course... Went up to collect my certificates and presentation slides and vroom vroom zoom to HPB. As expected, was late. Reached at 1115. I was in kinda bad mood and panicky. This is bad right?

But once I reached, Jeraton was very apologetic. Kept asking me to settle myself before I go in to see the director and managers. I told him I was ready and I'm ok. Upon entering the room, all the ladies in the room (one HR, marketing director, marketing manager) was smiling at me, welcoming me. I thought I would see black faces. They even said sorry to me for making me come down within such short notice. I told them I thought I heard 2pm really. They were really nice and told me it's ok. After seeing their reactions, my mood began to change. I felt better and could perform better. Went through the presentation. Everything was smooth. So all's bad doesn't need to end bad actually =) After the interview, I ponder for sometime and I think I'm really lucky as this is kinda tricky and the result could be very extreme. They could have blamed me for not getting the time right, for being late again however, with God's grace, everything is totally opposite. They apologised, and was glad I could make it. =) Anyway, I forgot to photocopy my stuffs and Jeraton, feeling bad, has kindly helped me to do it. Heng ~~~

Will only know the result in 1 to 2 weeks time. I cant wait for it to come really!

My Future Baby

Oh people, happened to saw my friend's profile in Facebook and saw this interesting site which shows you how your future baby will look like. Though it's not accurate (becos i tested it with the pictures of my parents and none of the babies looked like me nor siblings), I think it's still kinda fun.

See mine... So cute. haha.. but the girl version doesn't look as nice. :p

Go to this site peeps: http://www.vw.com/vwhype/babymaker/en/us/

Have fun! Btw, we are East Asian.. Otherwise, you will end up with an Indian baby like me initially.. lolx.

The Second Chance

Some of you may know that I went for M1's second interview but was not chosen. Was kinda depressed and sadden cos I put alot of hopes in it. So for the past Monday and Tuesday, I was frustrated and pissed with almost everything about my current job due to bad news.

Then suddenly on Friday, they called up me again. Although the position was taken up, they offered me another position but I would still need to meet up with that boss for another interview. I was delighted and was wondering why would company give a second chance to candidates. It's not like an everyday thing. Anyway, I really thank God for that. =)

Then Health Promotion Board also called me up on Friday for the 2nd round. That will be 1 week from now. Will go take a look too. Anyway, M1 tmr again! Wish me luck pple! Hugs ;p