the late morning
i think the one up there is playing pranks in my life.
ok. i have been consistently warned about my late coming at work. just because i sit right outside the c.e.o’s office, my boss is very concern about my punctuality. of cos, that stems from the c.e.o. who is very anal about it.
and so, in the last 2 weeks, i have been making a consistent effort to wake up early and turn up at work on time. it rained on many occasions, which made me really late.
other days, i was caught in terrible jams. of cos, there are also a couple of days that i arrive on time, and one day, early.
today, when i reach the train station.. i was greeted with this sight.
the train platform’s packed to the brim with people, baking in the hot sun. i am being sandwiched between people and it totally spoilt my entire week.
waited for a long time for the train to come.. and when i finally did.. i had to miss 3 trains cos there is no way anyone could board on those trains.
and i turned up at work, 25 mins late. what a “great” way to start the week.
fio said my face was really black. you bet. trying making a huge effort to get out of bed early and still arrive at work much later than usual.
i wonder what my boss thinks. i hope she doesn’t think the train technical fault was an excuse.
*sigh*
Cherie
Hi there! Thanks for popping by. I'm Cherie, a ftwm (full-time working mum) to 3 lovely kids (2 boys & a princess) and my motto in life is to BE HAPPY. Sure, life isn't all that smooth but it's the mentality that counts, no? This blog documents my life. Or rather, snippets of my life that has passed me by. I love capturing life memories in the blog and being able to read back and laugh at myself (or anyone). I love to eat (A LOT), travel and paint my own nails so the blog is mostly about that. Is that considered lifestyle? Of cos, the family is also very much an integral part of me so there would be loads of memories about the husband and my kids - Jerry (9yo), Jerome (7yo) and Leia (2.5yo) and everyone else that's close to me. I like documenting the kids' milestones, their growing up years, their achievements (and sometimes, mine), and my struggles and battles with motherhood. It sure ain't easy. I love seeking out good food and travelling, is trigger-happy, love new gadgets, love exploring new places and strives to live life to the fullest. I aspire to travel the world as much as I can, to soak in the different sights across the various continents and visit all the Disneylands in the world (almost there!). Have fun reading and do drop me a comment to say hi! Love, Cherie Lim Find me on Instagram.
8 Comments
Anonymous
Hey Cherie, u aren’t alone. I have been making efforts to be early. Wake up earlier but the folks use the bathrooms before me, traffic jams and all make me later than usual 🙁
Spoils the mood really.
cherieladieblogs
haha. leave me a name next time!
totally agree.. but i’m luckier.. don’t have to snatch bathrooms with family cos my room’s master.
😛
tiffanyx
teehee, ask them to start the official timing at 930 instead? or allow you flexi timing since you dont knock off at 6 each day?
cherieladieblogs
nope. i thought i mentioned the c.e.o is very anal about such stuff.. i think regimental is a more appropriate word..
unpolished_gem
i can’t stand bosses who think it’s absolutely normal to knock off work late, but completely unacceptable when you are slightly late…. sigh.
cherieladieblogs
sigh. but i guess being perpertually late is no go too…
unpolished_gem
that’s true lah…. no other alternative way to work?? i’m going near your office tomorrow. upper boon keng road. but to the second-hand furniture warehouse!
you should come and see my office now… stripped down to bare bones! en.dace has moved out!
cherieladieblogs
oh. that’s VERY near! 🙂