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I've never worked in a workplace where upon resignation, the senior executives genuinely wishes one well for their future endeavors. Until today.

Great day today. I made a cheesecake for the office (didn't know there were so many people on leavel 3 until morning tea!). Another lady made pavlova and we had morning tea. Then a team lunch and this afternoon, we had our monthly Friday drinks.

Our CFO made some really funny notes about my colleague leaving (going to recruitment ironically). And Ace returned in kind, with some very funny words of his own. Even daring to tell the whole office how shit our current contracting company is. And that he would give us a great deal if we moved to his new company. HA HA HA even got a laugh out of our MD!

Friday drinks wasn't really for Ace. It was our monthly drinks and also we had a raffle to help raise some money for a colleague who needs implants in both ears. Unfortunately, she isn't able to work at the moment and has no income.

We (the whole Sydney office) maanged to raise over $32,000 in 3 days. Which is genuinely inspiring on its own. But then MD made a speech and the company has decided to match our efforts!!! And then, for a bit of fun, they 'live auctioned' off a bottle of sparking wine... for $370!!! That was really really cool. We've definitely got some great personalities in the office. Very good vibe in the office this afternoon. I haven't seen anything like this before and it just makes your heart melt.

We had a couple of more drinks in the pub and wished Ace well. And he told me to always remember that it is yourself you look after first. And at the end of the day, it doesn't mean anything if you can't find a home somewhere where you want to be long term.

A couple of the guys and I had dinner at Mamak in the city after. And we went to capitol randomly where Andrew managed to claw THREE soft toys (a whole set basically) of these little good luck charm stuffed things... he's really good at it! Which he gave to me. lols. random but fun. we caused a fair bit of commotion tonight...

Was at work yesterday, actually had a pretty good day until the afternoon...

~ sleeping in
~ cleaning room
~ business admin
~ napping/sleeping in the sun

and so much other stuff i should be doing. like my tax return. cbf..

went to costco today to renew membership and switch to a business one. what i didn't expect was to get a full refund for my current membership? an example of great customer service.

went to tapas in bondi last night. not as good as the places in the city but really nice atmosphere. it was a little bit too fresh by the time we finished for the beach but we went back to queens park where sarah was housesitting and looking after her boyfriend's french bulldog. those dogs breathe so loudly! and apparently they snore!!! funny as...

pretty tiring day as had to finish off 3 cakes in the morning and didn't get to sleep in today either!

Whoever said getting paid fortnightly would mean cashflow would be more manageable? I feel poorer than ever before . . . ??!!?!?!

Living off my last $42 in my bank account until next pay with $5 in my wallet. go me...

It doesn't help that i got a haircut today, bought a $30 stamp and have groceries to buy. i also have almost maxed out my credit card (because was paying for sisters' uni fees and haven't transferred money back, not because i was actually reckless and spent a few grand).

Continuing on with our brunch series today. Vivian and Donna and I went to Kitchen by Mike in Rosebery. A bit pricey. And coffee was smooth and a little different but lovely atmosphere complete with courtyard and adjacent heck-expensive homewares shop. And a little market-style corner with a KISSING BOOTH!! lol..

I got jerk chicken with baby carrots and cucumber mirin salad. was good. clean, subtle flavours. Donna had a quiche and roasted sweet potato. and we each had 2 coffees. teehee.

Viv, with her very limited diet had sweet potato sans coconut yoghurt and this really nice tea.

Then we checked out another factory outlet place (just like grounds @ alexandria) but no purchases.

To do something beachy next time! and Kepos St Kitchen amongst other places!

You read a book or watch a movie or TV show, and they use euphemisms that you can totally relate to... makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside sometimes. Suits is back and Harvey & Mike are back together. Like when they refer to themselves as "Butch & Sundance" or TITSII "Batman & Robin". awww....

Wasn't planning on doing anything admin-y or business-related tonight but for some random reason, i got like emails to respond to?? and all for August. HAHAH. I really cbf right now... but i will because i have stuff to do tomorrow and the weekend. Didn't expect August to be so busy. Its my first month-end on my own too! *breathes deeply*

Did I mention that my senior acctant who i am supposed to work with also just quit for a perm role... in recruitment??! No wonder he was full asking me questions about it. Happy for him though... will be interesting for him i think. Similar but not the same. I just don't think I'd ever go back. Too small an industry. Reminds me of my fleet days but a lot worse. At least I loved the people in fleet.

Can't believe it's AUGUST??? VALERIE'S HOME (AGAIN), BAKING, ORDERS, BIRTHDAYS, DRINKS, MORE DRINKS, FAREWELLS, CATCH UPS, SURPRISE BIRTHDAYS, IT KEEPS ON COMING!!!

Finally some time to clear some stuff off my desk at home!

Yesterday, went for a drive - literally - to Newcastle and back. Was very lucky to not be caught by the highway patrol. Lovely day for a drive though, beautiful weather and a bit of a family thing. But nothing exciting. Got stuck in massive amounts of traffic before hitting the highway. Stopped at maccas and got a minion toy (lol) and drove some more to newcastle. Didn't even stop by the waterfront or anything. Was dropping off my cousins brother-in-law to his new homestay for uni. Twas all.

Today, had hot pot at carl's new place. Jayden is so cute! Anyways was really good to just sit around. 

Got home around 4.. and have been spending the afternoon catching up on doing all those mundane tasks that well, need doing. Still not up to my tax return yet though... haha. that might be another few weeks away.

My hayfever seems to get worse and worse every year. My nose is always runny / blocked and makes me feel so dazed. Can't. handle. it. Am pretty sure the over-the-counter antihistamines aren't working too well. Not even spring yet! :(

Organising my time for the next couple of months. Weekends seem to be filling up quick!