1 year ago
Just woke up and checked my expenses for WAT
I spent an approximately SGD 7,000 total, including the initial fees and flight tickets, net of any earnings made from working.
Which is not as bad as I expected, imho! Especially because I wasn’t really controlling my spending very tightly.
Since the initial program fees, insurance and flight tickets were already SGD 4,500, that means my total net spending in the states for 2 months amounted to about SGD 2,500. Thank god for the income to cover all my expenses hahaha.
Oh, I made about SGD 2,300 total for 8 weeks, after housing payment and all the misc stuff they deducted from the paychecks. Hopefully can claim back some money from tax refunds.
But then again, I guess if I had the opportunity to go travelling, my expenses would have been astronomical. Haha!
Now I just have to return my debt and everything will be swee (:
1 year ago
Regretful feelings.
I haven’t mentioned it, but the time when I left USA was marred by unhappy feelings. Regret from not being able to accomplish some things, especially being unable to take photos and say a proper goodbye to my co-workers, and enjoy a last milkshake before I left. Didn’t see the July 4th fireworks. Didn’t really get to enjoy my last days there with close friends. And I was left confused and paranoid of being ostracised by some people, and a situation I didn’t understand.
I was happy and contented with my fruitful days spent there, but there’s always a small feeling saying, ‘it’s not enough!’ and ‘it could have been better!’
Maybe I’m just a pessimist, but I do regret that I’m not so close with all my co-workers that we’ll keep in touch after this. I’ll always remember and treasure all the happy times together though, and I’m definitely missing that pink bunch a lot.
Am just feeling a little bit affected today, seeing all the happy fb statuses and photos from the states. It’s hard to imagine that I’m here starting a new phase of life, but they’re still there having the time of their lives. I really wish I were there with everyone. Especially since it’s so difficult to communicate with them now.
Oh, I also got my paycheck. 93.9 hours, not that much but it’s the most I’ve ever gotten.
I was actually pretty happy from work and meet-ups earlier this evening. Shouldn’t let myself feel affected by this.
1 year ago
This is random and totally TMI, but
secretly shiok to wear Victoria’s Secret bra and Calvin Klein underwear.
HAHAHAHAHA.
Feels damn atas haha!
1 year ago
About currency
It feels strange and unfamiliar using the colourful, new plasticky Singaporean notes after so long.
Must be all those days interacting with American money as a cashier! The money’s definitely more “giam”, tattered and torn and less colourful. And because of Soak City + wet rides in CP, we get a lot of dripping wet notes throughout the day. Not to mention disgusting notes that came from the insides of shoes/bras.
I’m not kidding.
I still think American coins are so not efficient though, because they lead to so much change. Quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies. Occasionally some Dollar coins. Let’s see, for example, if I have to give a customer change of .94, he will receive a grand total of 3 quarters, 1 dime, 1 nickel, and 4 pennies. That’s 9 coins in total for a measly .94!!
Now let’s look at Singaporean coins. Because our 1 cent coins have been abolished since a few years back, the maximum amount of change would probably be around 4 coins, using a mix of 50cents, 20cents, 10cents and 5cents.
Getting rid of all the change in your pocket FTW, anyday!
Oh shucks, I left my Broadway dress in the dorms.
Guess I can’t wear it to watch Broadway in London. HAHA!
Also lost 2kilos when I was in the States. Chey, only 2 kg ):
Still in the midst of unpacking, having long bouts of unconsciousness, and procrastinating about the online test.
I’ll complete that and do my hair tomorrow.
