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A Surprise Promotion!!

Two days ago my GM called me to his office, he told me that we will have a meeting (my HOD, GM and me), I knew I should not have expected anything high but I feel something good will happen, I always believe my sixth sense (it works every time). My gut feeling was right, GM offered a position of a PA!! Executive Secretary for a GM! Later that day, I found that my own HOD who had recommended me to the GM. He told me the extra benefits and the salary increment that I will get, how my level will be AHOD, I never thought it is going to be this fast, I said yes right away, it was a no brainer, I did not need too much time to think about accepting his offer. One of my colleague told me that the salary of a PA is 10k, I got less than that and I should have asked more. I was like, seriously, getting this offer alone has made me super flattered, knowing that my career will grow further, and negotiating salary is the last thing I can think of, this is not a good time to discuss money. I am s...

Chef's Wife Story

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Funny how I thought differently about marrying a chef. The look of a young man on a white jacket, apron and the chef's hat leaving my heart beating so fast. I have seen these handsome young chefs since high school, with the same feeling, the same admiration. I always dreamed of getting one as a boyfriend, who knows later in life I got one as a husband. First year of the relationship was so easy, his position was still a Commis, not much responsibilities, simple job. Second year and the years after along with his moves up to higher position was something else. I must say, I felt deceived by him, I did not know that marrying a chef means stay home alone till late night, no family day during weekend, full of broken promises, and husband gets home smells of fish, sometimes garlic, onion, whatever. These were never written on the deeds if there was one. One of my friends said how nice and lucky I am to have a chef husband, she said I don't have to cook for him and he will cook for m...

Time To Let Loose

I hope this is not a deal with the devil, where I have to lose everything eventually let alone winning. I realize for the love I have to my husband, I would turn the world upside down if I had to. This time, I decided to help him all the way through in the hope that this will make both of us mature enough to face even tougher obstacle. We both made mistakes, but we both still hold on to each other and don't stop to look for a way out, although we often fall but we stand up as quick as we can. http://zonania.multiply.com/journal/item/158/about_me_and_him

Winner of Global Chef Challenge

You are on top of your career my dear husband, I am so happy for you. I was touched when I read the article on Gulf Gourmet . Congratulation chef Daniel, well deserved. I remember when you said that you have to win this competition so that you can give me my dream vacation to South Korea, you know how much I want to visit South Korea. You did it. Win or lose, on each and every competitions you join, I always support you, I always pray for you, I want nothing else but the best for you. You know this. I am flattered, at the same time it confuses me.. Does this mean that you really love me? because I love you, I will always do :'(