Back to reality..

A eight days in Japan helped me to forget about the job hunt... Went a few places to enjoy the beautiful momiji ....Arashiyama has the best view and Miyajima has the most yummy oyster.. A week went so fast and I am back to reality... Looks like all doors from banking industry are closed for me.I am like giving up to look for a job now ....A church brother got a stall to sell seafood soup, most likely i will  help him to run the stall.  Am I ready to switch line? I really don't know.

      

Job hunting continues ....and my new found new love ..

A couple of bank's job interviews went through past months. But still there was not much luck.  Job market in the banking industry is turning soft as year end is approaching.  I suppose all are waiting for their bonuses numbers.....

Did a week stint as a ATM ambassador at a local branch with a merely of 8 dollars an hour, standing full 7.5 hours till my back breaks....... I ask myself do I really come to this extent...

I am a little  depressed at times...that doors seem to be closed for what I have done in the financial industry for the past fourteen years in ecom FX....  Nevertheless, another door is opening that I picked up a new found hobby..... Baking !!  A few orders done in October and some new orders received for December too...

Well, in the midst of looking for a job, this baking frenzy keep me going and in the meanwhile have some small pocket money.....

Keep praying keep positive ! 頑張て！

A Family Trip

Finally, a trip to Macau with mum and the rest of the sisters.  This was our first family trip after decades!  We paid a hefty fare for mum on the logistics from airport to airport. Being wheel chaired bound, we seems to have no choice.  But i really need to compliment the crew of Tiger Airways and the Macau airport ground staff for all the arrangements done so that my mother has a smooth transition from air craft to the ground.

Mum is frail and easily got agitated. Although we were quite stressed up at sometimes, but in between, we have some good laughs and pictures taken.

I think this is the first air ride for mum at the age of 85.  I wish i could turn back the clock on those days that she was able to walk and to have holidays with her....But, back then, i was so........ sighhhh

She may not remember she had a trip with us though. But will surely recall when she see the pictures on our ipads.

My dear darling Doby

Today, i lost my darling Doby....13 years of company, in hardships and in good times...
he will be dearly missed by me and all who loved him .... Doby, i thank God that you did not suffer in pain and leaving this world with valerie jie jie patting you... Surely one day i will meet you again . RIP my dear Doby...

Job hunting season.......

Its mid of September, and i am still sitting at home.. Couple of interviews over the past 2 months after tens of resumes sent out... but was rejected.

A little depressed, yes. But i will continue to look for one.  I still have this positive mind set that i am still able to work for another 5 to 8 good years!

だから、rei-san,　がんばって！

Closing the chapter.......

Finally, the day has come.  Emotionally still mixed, but i am really thankful for the years.
Ten years indeed was a long time for me. But i thank God for keeping me there thus far, provided so many good things for me and for my kids. And of course, a bunch of crazy and wonderful people that i have worked with through the years...  i gonna to miss them......