Bleurgh. My heart is beating very fast. My eyes are red, my face is blushing rosy red. It is the eve of Valentine's Day.

Guess what happened ?

Nothing much really. Basically my whole department went down to the pub next door to celebrate the chief's birthday. We had cake, finger food and dips. And of course, we had our drinks too. Compulsory ! But paid for by Chief of course. Apparently, all the people at my department are good at singing and drinking. Reason being because we are in client relationships, we have to be able to entertain our clients, taking them to dinner, karaoke and pubs. A lot of business gets done that way. I of course went through the newcomer's trial. But of course, thanks to FredBear and SoBear I was up for the challenge. What challenge ? Downing two mugs of beer in 2 gulps. They were impressed. But of course I was smart and already had 2 ice lemon teas and a whole lot of finger food and cake so that I would be fine. With that amount of food in me, 2 beers are nothing. But it was good fun and great to be synergised with the team.

Nevertheless, now I am stuck at the office, because I am waiting for the effects of the alcohol to wear off. No way am I stupid enough to drive under influence. This just means I do a bit more work lor.

It was great though and I found out things about my colleagues I would not have known if I had not joined them. For example, how one manager's wife had passed away due to cancer and his new wife was very understanding. Or how another manager likes to take off her shoes and jump on the chairs. Or how an assistant manager was hyper drinking, she is the youngest as well. Besides me of course. I was quite surprised that a whole lot of flirting goes on around the table. Mind you, these people are all married. But the jokes flying around were quite crude and I cringed at some of them. Of course being the youngest I got teased a lot too. But I would rather be the youngest than anything else. I still get to act cute in front of everyone. And therefore get unusually lots of praise and thanks whenever I do something. I think acting cute is a good skill to have. Usually the ladies have it, that is why they get a lot of things their way in the office. But watch out, I am good too. *Giggle.

JeanBear got my room. It has a double bed in it. Not fair. I wish I could have had one too. But oh well. Same apartment, new tenants. This of course means that it will find a new identity. Oh but I hope the apartment misses me sometimes. I spent lots of time talking to it and cleaning it. I got a double bed now anyway and I love it. Sometimes I wonder how I got through sleeping on a single bed while I was at IH. But I guess I just made do.

Countdown is one week before almost everyone is back at Melbourne. Dark times ahead. But wishing everyone well of course. Hope you guys study hard. In case I forget, I would also like to wish SharBear, RoxBear, KennBear, FredBear, EdiBear, PratBear, VincBear and WoobyBear all the best for their results for the Summer Semester. Exams should be soon.

MinSinBear called surprisingly yesterday night and I think we are to have a reunion for SAM on Thursday if people can make it. See how it goes la.

I think I can drive now. Goodbyes.

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