Day 1 at work

So today, I woke up to run before work. And I was SO TIRED, like Oh my goodness, SO TIRED on the way out of the reservoir. This uncle that looked like he was 70 years old (muscular and old) was so much faster than me. I really felt so lousy, I'm supposed to be able to run Upper + Lower Pierce reservoirs, and today I only ran upper because I wanted to make sure I had enough time to get to work! Le Pathetique!

Tomorrow. I'll wake up a bit earlier.

After fretting so much about work, it turned out to be a rather casual affair. I was most formally dressed person besides the boss (this caucasian dude). I think there're less than 30 people in the entire office, which was disappointing- but they've done pretty cool stuff, DBS, Vivocity, Youth Olympics etc. I guess the Singapore branch is just a small office! And I was pleasantly surprised to discover, what they do seems to be exactly what I do during projects in school, just on a larger scale. =) I was assigned some simple research work, and I think I'd be able to handle it for now. But who knows what else will come on my plate.

And people seem nice, open and friendly. All very helpful. Except I'm the kind of person who probably likes to hole up in office during lunch to catch up on music/msn/youtube/emails/sleep/piano stuff. I went for lunch today, but I might do some hole-ing up in future, so tiring not to have a break! If only there was a gym/shower at the workplace, then you know where Cheng Wei will be during lunch breaks. I just think... well, so much of my time is going to be taken up by work, I feel like breaks should be put to good use, even if it's sleeping in the office while everyone is gone. haha. I was so tempted to watch Youtube today during lunch- I miss my Dvorak symphonies!

(hint: someone, so kind, please buy me his symphonies!)

Okay, I attended a grand total of FOUR (informal) meetings today. I was falling asleep at my desk post lunch. I'm so used to powernaps, that I was wondering if it's allowed in office. Half an hour of nodding and not absorbing any of the articles I was reading, I gave myself a second cup of coffee. Then I really got into things- the 'chengwei-project-mode' was in full blast and I didn't feel like leaving the office. I left about ten minutes late, ha. Work seems bearable (qualification: for now). And I've to add, I know structured time is GOOD for me.

Oh, the receptionist was hilarious. This really pretty Malay lady. I asked her for her name and she said, 'Call me J.Lo.' HAHA! And I made boo-boos on my first day of work- I tripped over my laptop cable (did I mention, I was given my own laptop? Nice and slim, so I don't have to lug my fujitsu) And then, I walked into the wrong office- they share an office floor with an advertising agency, and I happily (yes nicnic, happy-LEE) walked in.

I HAVE NOT GYMMED FOR EXACTLY A WEEK and I feel YUCK. I was supposed to go today, but kebs tempted me with dinner after a long day of work. So I found myself at Sushi Tei and then chilling at Kebs place for awhile. Tomorrow, me will GYM. I can see Freddie the gym instructor laughing at me struggling with the weights already. Grossness!

(okay, I tend to make a big deal out of nothing, I know)

Where is NicNic? I can't go by a day without like, oh my gawd, seriously, totally.