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By looking at the title of this entry, you should have guessed that it’s something saddening. Today is my fellow colleague, Emily’s last day in the company. She has been a very nice colleague, a faithful friend to me.

My first impression

She is the first person I know, carrying the most sincere heart. You can feel her sincerity out from her heart. If she do not like you, she will not pretend that she likes you. You can feel that she is very caring, kind and helpful. I seldom have friends like her, who is recycle-concerned and truthful to friends. She does voluntary work and help the less-fortunate. She may be simple looking, but her inner beauty has surpassed her.

At work

Knowing that I have no accounting background, she is patient to me and guided me whenever I needed help. Whenever I have any queries, she will not fail to help me and do not find me irritating. We shared sweet and bitter times at work together with Nicole. I remember when I first joined in, we just implemented a new system and everything was not stabilised. That was the toughest time for three of us. We even stayed up during the weekends, INCLUDING SUNDAYS to clear up everything that we need to do to get everything on track. We went through the toughest times together. Only three of us understand the hardships we’ve been through.

Outside work

She encouraged and re-assured me when I was lost. She will forward me some encouraging emails.

Sad day at work

Today when I saw the farewell email she sent out, I broke down. Luckily my colleagues sitting around me were out to lunch. Staring at the computer screen, I cried.. silently and hoping that no one will notice me. But suddenly Sheryl came in and I was totally lost. Amy sensed that something was wrong and came over to my table and consoled me. Really thank her a lot. Not sure if she will be seeing this.

I know reunion and parting is part and parcel of life (I’ve learned it during my secondary school time). It does not mean that we will never see each other again. What I am sad is that all the “soldiers” who went “battle” with me have left me. First was Nicole, then now Emily. We’ve worked so hard, come this far.. and I’m the only one who is staying on..

This is simply yummy that I am blogging this the second time. I highly recommend Yummy Desserts to everyone of you. The drinks are nicely blended and mixed with colorful tadpoles jelly and sago balls. Yummy Desserts is located in Amara Hotel Food Court. You would really like it especially after a walk from your office to Amara Hotel. Yummy Desserts provide you fruity slushies such as watermelon, papaya, honeydew, strawberry, kiwi, avocado and mango. No preservatives added. What you get is really fresh fruits. You can get a cup at the least $2.80.

Strawberry Fruit Juice
I find the price (S$3.30) reasonable for strawberry dessert. Beside strawberry juice, there’s still strawberry to eat.

Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Avocado Pudding

Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Mango and Melon Juice
I always order this mango and melon juice without fail. I like the concept of having the 4 fruit balls with the fruit juice. I can eat and drink at the same time.

Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

On friday(4 July 2008), met up with Collin for lunch. He highly recommended this Indonesian restaurant - ChiliKong, after visiting the restaurant for a few times. By looking at the name, you should guessed that the food will be spicy, so be prepared to have some spice in your food.

ChiliKong is located at Temasek Tower B1. This small and cosy place was opened in February this year. We queued up at the counter and ordered our meal. Both of us ordered their Chili Fish set. A selection of drinks for you to choose to go along with your meal. I ordered Passion fruit juice. The whole set costs S$10 per person.

We sat behind the glass pane of the kitchen. Peeping into the kitchen, the chefs were preparing plates and plates of dishes, and they were very efficient. The service was good and we only waited for a short time before our food was served.

Our Chili Fish set not only comes with our meal and drinks, but also with a bowl of winter melon soup. This is simply value-for-money.

Chili Fish

This healthy dish is made with fried dory fish topped with a special home made paste. Trust me, this is really great. The fish was very soft and delicate. The
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

On Tuesday( 1 July), my colleagues and I went to Kotobuki Japanese Restuarant to have our lunch. Located in the bustling central business district, Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant set up its business at the first level of Temasek Tower. Before you enter to the restaurant, a nicely set-up table was at the door, displaying some of their specialties.

It was still early that time and we were ushered immediately to our seats. The waitress ushered us to normal dining area, instead of the tatami room. I would much prefer tatami room than normal dining area as it is more private.

The menu comes with sheets of paper filed into the plastic sheet folder. Compliment to the menu as it is well-decorated and the photos of the food were well taken. Photos of the food are very important and it gives visitor the first impression of the food. In the end, we ordered the same BBQ Eel set and a basket of Salmon Sashimi on Snow.

Salmon Sashimi on Snow

Initially, the Sashimi on Snow comes with three different seasoned fish. But we told the waitress to change them all to salmon. The sashimi was fresh and soft. We had our salmon with the sauce and wasabi.
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Barbeque Eel Set

The set comes with a bowl of rice, a bowl of chawamushi, a bowl of miso soup. In addition, there are two side dishes, calamari rings, barbeque eel.
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

BBQ Grilled Eel
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Calamari Rings

It was a disappointment. It was kinda hard and hard to chew.
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

In the end, we spent $90++ for 3 of us. My overall comment is a thumbs up for the food. Up till now, this should be the best Japanese restaurant I’ve ever visited. I do not mind visiting again if they can lower down their price. S$30 per meal to me is supper expensive.