Tuesday, July 20, 2010 09:41
Another two more days and I will be out of ICES for good.
That sounded like I am too eager to leave this place which is true and false at the same time. I can't wait to end my internship, after a long two months worth of making trips to Jurong Island. I can't complain, because compared to Tampines, Clementi is way too near already. But being able to wake up at my own time without having to think about making it in time for the shuttle bus is simply a luxury right now. And therefore as I look three days into the future, I can't help but wish it will come tomorrow.
Then again compared to internships at other firms, working at ICES is almost heavenly. Not counting canteen monopoly, everything here is almost better. We do not compete with employees from other firms during lunch peak hours for seats, because the canteen is almost enough for all of us. We do not need to squeeze with other commuters during peak hours all the way to work either, because there are shuttle buses with more than one timing to bring us right to ICES doorsteps. And as an intern, I work from the comfort of an air-con room with relatively comfortable chairs, so compared to other interns, I am considered VERY good life. Of course the price to pay for comfort is the mundane nature of my work - all computers, little lab.
But then, I get paid as much as everybody else, so essentially I'm getting more than I'm working for.
In another two more days and I will resume unemployed. Never have I thought I'd be so glad that I'm out of a job hahaha!
Friday, July 02, 2010 10:47
Am blogging from my work place. I know right, you'll be wondering why isn't Ivy working instead.
Yes, I am so free right now that the best thing I can think of to spend my work day is to write something on my blog.
No that's totally NOT true. Truth be told, I am merely just TOO productive today that I finished off 300+ photos out of the 400 target I set for my day.
Things happened - the good and the bad.
THE GOOD1. Less than one month to leaving ICES
and just received my pay (which is a little higher than average pay for interns)
2. Secured my sponsor (so yes I actually DID contribute to my team)
3. Pariss Seafood Buffet without having to pay!
4. Catch-ups / gatherings that come one after another
I managed to keep myself occupied all the way through the month of July, much enough to prove my initial concerns unnecessary (:
HOWEVER.
Much as I would love to deny, misunderstandings happen. Then again after much thought, I have persuaded myself to let the matter rest, and let nature take its course. Because anything I do will only serve to complicate matters further, and subsequently relinquish any possible reconciliation.
Although in my very humble and personal opinion, I do not see any plausible reasons for harboring the same grudge after so many seasons have passed. Even as I would prefer NOT meeting my ex-boyfriend, should there be an occasion where both our presence are required, I would still present myself in my best as opposed to not turning up at all.
