Well, the insomniac wasn’t able to sleep last night despite the physical fatigue she felt by 10pm.

Then, online, online, online.

Still couldn’t sleep.

It was 2am. Still couldn’t sleep.

Toss. Toss. Turn. Turn. Toss. Turn. Toss. Toss.

Was still in semi-conscious state.

Just when I was about to fall asleep… I jumped when I heard the dreaded growls, and opened my eyes to blinding flashes.

The impossibly hot weather these days meant the storm last night was unexpected.

I felt fear. I shrimped up under my duvet and tried to bury my head into my pillow.

Didn’t help.

It was when the storm calmed a little, when I finally dozed off…

***

I had to get used to the expected morning buzz at train stations this morning.

Though the timid little me literally took a step back when I saw a swoosh of people swarming out of the train when we all reached the same destination.

I freaked.

I quickened my pace as I searched for signs to direct me where I wanted to go.

Just as I happily walked to the exit, I realised… there were 2 buildings.

And all along I thought they were the same building!

One is on the left, the other on the right.

I stood there for more than 30 seconds, and I began to feel stupid.

Then I took my chance.

I opted for left.

I had to clear security… blarblarblar. And phew, I was right. Yay.

***

I did quite a bit of stupid things today. Like asking stupid questions.

I was holding on to the key to my drawer, and I had problems inserting it into the keyhole.

Well, someone told me I can ask all the questions I want in this one month and they wouldn’t sound stupid.

In my exasperation, with them looking on as I tried really hard to even insert something into the hole…. “Sorry, does anyone know how do I lock this drawer?”

It so shouldn’t have came out, but right at the moment, the key slotted perfectly in, and I could lock it.

I giggled, to the amusement of my new colleagues.

***

So I was allocated a machine this morning. And hello there, familiarity.

The folder sat prettily on my desk.. and when I flipped it open, this is what I saw…

So schweet!

Though I didn’t see most of them as they were either travelling or working from home.

Travelling to work is gonna be a major bitch for the next few days, and it doesn’t help that I need to travel to the heart of the actions over the next few days.

And…. my welcome gift from the company:

LIKE, SERIOUSLY!

My heart melted when Bella passed me the cute little basket of… absolute cuteness.

Pink roses! And I couldn’t bear to tear the box of chocolate away from the box cos it looks like it belongs there. The softie will go to someone dearest to me, obviously. *beams*

My orientation pack. I wanted to swop the Elite away, but I was busted before I could do it.

I got a stack of 12 games. And I was told…”Not enough, you can go into the store and then pick whatever you want.”

I wanted to ask if there is Guitar Hero, but decided not to push my luck.

Lunch was a solo affair at the pantry, where I sat myself down on the inviting red couch, wondering….

I can’t say I don’t miss the buzz during lunchtime with my ex-colleagues.

And then, I wonder how it would feel like coming back on a Sunday to watch night race.. Giggles.

I joked that if I were a guy, I know the exact place to bring a girl for a date, with free drinks thrown in, and a pool table and massage chair somewhere.

***

Headed out at late morning.. to the place I oh-so familiar.

WaALLllllLLllEeeEeE.

***

I didn’t manage to carry everything home, but I managed to lug the Xbox360 home in the peak hour train.

I awed myself.

I was so tired I didn’t want to move when I got home.

I didn’t even want to blog.

I didn’t even want to get close to my desktop.

And when I stupidly did so, a blinking MSN window was staring right at me.

Hahahahaha, no surprises, it was work instructions.

And now, I am actually awake and charged enough to be blogging too.

Woohoo!

More one-to-ones, orientations, meetings, and liaising tomorrow.

Maybe the novelty still keeps me hyped.

***

Edited: It is 2nd day. My body woke early at 7.06am.

I wanted to whine but I didn’t.

Because I realised I didn’t set my alarm at all, and with all the tiredness, I could have slept till noon and miss my first meeting of the day at 8.30am.

Sibei heng.

So, hmm.. what should I go with my jeans today?