overdue updates

SO...I went to my mum's graduation wed nite at the Telstra Dome. It was massive. Well...it was a good excuse to see the inside of the Telstra Dome as I've never been before (not a footy fan, that's why). There were HEAPS of ppl in their gowns. Funny how I'm going to my first graduation that's not mine. But yeah...it was an experience...all those party pies....Mmmmmm...man...this junk food craving of mine is really bad. I was on the tram before and this guy bought maccas and I could smell the chips and I started craving them even though I don't even like macca's chips!

Anyhoo...back to the graduation. My mum had to wear this funny hat thing...not one of those square ones but the round things...they look funny. And she made me take and retake a zillion photos of her in her gown. I think she was over excited. But I guess it's alright considering it's her final degree.

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I went to KPMG's audit chrissy party today. It was alright. Nothing really big. It was just a stand up and talk to people kinda thing with finger food and (free) alcohol. Too bad I can't really drink. Two glasses of champers and I wasn't feeling too good (where'd I get the bad drinking genes from???!!!)

It wasn't a big turnout considering it's only audit but I did get to meet some of the grads and vaca's. I'm looking forward to the firm christmas party next week. That one's supposedly really good.

Oh...I've also got this river cruise next week too...i think for my cluster group to bond or sth. =) Yay me!!

More updates abt my social life next week. =D

say no to commuting

Man...commuting is soooo tiring. I had my first day out to a client in the stix today...1 hour drive doesn't seem that long but when you're tired, its not a great thing to be stuck in the car/train for that long. I wasn't driving today (not that I can drive) but it was still tiring. I felt tired for the gal driving me to and from work.

It's like in the middle of nowhere and the only place to get lunch is this cafe-type thing 2 mins from the client...which I forgot to mention is in an industrial area and you don't want to catch a bus in a place like that where frequency of catching one is about half an hour. pfft!

Thank goodness it's only for 1 week.

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My third day since I started work and I had to go out to some law firm. These people sure are enthusiastic!! Good thing the client is like a block away from KPMG at 101 Collins St.

The building is soooo OMG grand! It's got this really high ceiling and a dimmed foyer with strange looking statues on the sides. Plus there's heaps of companies in the building so they need a gazillion super-fast lifts in there.

That's not even the best part. We even have a butler to attend to our needs. I got to order coffee this arvo. What a surprise I got when the butler came in with not only our drinks but a platter or biscuits/cakes. On top of that, we have a mini bar-fridge in our office with juices, cokes and schweppes. I think there's more but the guys probably raided the fridge before I started. Too bad I'll only be there until friday. =P

first day at work

Well...it's all gone now. No more hols. No more sleeping in till 12. No more sleeping late at night. All my weekdays GONE. Just like that.


sigh..



SIGH........



(I'll get over it...eventually).


I had induction and training today. Boring, naturally. Well...my butt cheeks hurt from sitting down for so long. I was prepared to see a reflexologist, not a butt-o-logist.

I must say though...the lobby at KPMG is pretty impressive. It's like walking into an antique building with a refurbished modern interior. It's even got its own pool with square blocks sitting in it and water running down a glass panel at the other end. And the lifts have glass fronts so you can look opposite or into each office level. It's definitely got that 'wow' factor when you first walk in.

And the kitchens...stylish furniture. Almost like someone had their kitchen furniture chosen by an interior designer. The only thing that wasn't very convenient was the toilets. It's so hard to find one in that building!!!

the last of my 3-week break

It just hit me that I'll be starting work again on monday. I know I'm going to miss my hols!!!!! So please, please, pleaaaseeee don't rub it in =).

Anyhoo...since SOME PEOPLE weren't satisfied with my aquarium post the last time round, I've decided to amp it up a little. Besides...I think you guys deserve it after waiting for more than a week for this post. My apologies (again).


How I spent the last few days of my 3-week break:-


St. Kilda Beach


Not as pretty as other beaches but I went there coz it's close











Just in case you were wondering, those are my feet



No, I'm not trying to do that Hawaiian dance



Trying to fly. Unfortunately, I sunk through the sand



About to do cartwheels



Umm...sandman??



My feet again...covered in sand


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Fed Square Park


Wheeeeee!!!!!



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I love swings!!!