Another new beginning ahead.....2017!

wow! its has been two years that i did not update this blog.
Thank goodness i still able to access it.

Been two years in a local bank. Calling it a day as my contract ends.
Looking back, indeed it was a cultural shock to me, worked in European banks for the past twenty over years. It took almost six months to adapt and gel into the environment. As i gained trust and respect from my managers and colleagues, its time for me to go... i would say, its just so timely!

New place, new environment, new contract and role!

Looking for breakthrough even in my sunset days....

i have fallen in love.......

..with FujiSan, she is so so so beautful..by far haha.
A short trip of 6 days before my new job start to my beloved country Japan again.

The Ashikaga Flower Park and Hitachi Seaside Park were disappointing.  Most of the flowers were withered as their full bloom were in their Japanese golden week. But not for the Shiba-zakuras at Lake Motosu of Mount Fuji.  They were in their full bloom state during my visit!

I will be back in August for FujiSan, to her summit!!  I hope i can make it. Working on the trip now -
physically,  mentally and spiritually too !

Breakie before a change!

Three months past so quickly and my stint at this solution delivery company was over...... And i cannot thank God enough for His timely plans for me.... got an offered from a bank this time. Well, its still contract work, but i am alright with with it.

A decent break before i start work. Baking of course ! Trying this red velvet cake this week, hope to get good feedback and then will go into my little ordering book. And really looking forward to visit Penang and Ms Mount Fuji again in May... hope the shibazakura flowers are still looking good when i arrive :)

Embracing 2015

2014 passed so quickly.  Looking back, i cannot thank God enough again who sustained me during my unemployment time..  I recalled that the first two months after my retrenchment in June was  a bliss..  I travelled to Perth and Hokkaido for holidays.. August stepped in and i actively looking for jobs. After three months of hunting, rejection upon rejection... a little depression stepped in, but the new found baking spree keep me in a piece.

In November, a church brother approached me to help him out in his new food stall. I agreed. When i was prepared to lay my mind and soul as a helper of a food stall.. this door opened.  Very quickly , i signed the offer letter in December.  It came as a surprised and probably the best Christmas gift !!

2015 will be a challenging year with my new job. Though its a three month contract work, but i am really thankful. I choose to believe God is watching and He will provide everything in His time.

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.