Working From Home: The New Normal

As the Singapore Circuit breaker will end on June 1, some of the employees may still be given the opportunity to work from home (well like my husband). But do you know that many companies still prefer to their employees to go to the office every working day even during Circuit Breaker period. 

Styles and Tips in Telecommuting or Working From Home in Singapore

Reasons why companies can't adopt the NEW NORM: 
     1. Companies are lacking of business continuity plan. Company is not standardised. All information and systems needed to effectively run the business remotely is not present for management nor workers. 

     2. Productivity. The employees were not trusted that they will do their jobs efficiently if the nobody overlooks them. 

I know, there are pros and cons on working from home but many people (based on survey) prefers to continue telecommuting because they find it more productive and they have more time to spend with their family. 

So if you are one of the employees who were advised by their companies to continue working from home, be glad and grateful. It means that your company have an effective infrastructure to support this kind of arrangement and they fully trust that you can deploy and you have established trust to deliver your work efficiently.

Qualities of a Good Husband (Do I deserve love?)

In this COVID-19 situation, it gives me more time to think, be more grateful and conscious on everything I have now. While reminiscing Abbey's second wedding proposal, a sudden spark of idea flashes. 

Abbey's SECOND Wedding Proposal | All plans were scrapped due to Singapore's Circuit Breaker

I want to blog the things that my husband continues to do that makes me fall in love over and over. 
1. He greets me good morning with a hug. 
2. He prepares my packed lunch. 
3. He always kiss me goodbye and always remind me to take care and double check my job. 
4. On my lunchtime, he will send me texts asking how’s my food. 
5. He sends me flowers. 
6. He sends snacks whenever I feel unwell. 
7. He calls just to sigh off his anxieties. 
8. Rings my phone just to say he misses me. 
9. He asks how’s my day. 
10. He is always there to help in household chores. 
11. He cooks yummy food! 
12. He is so “malambing”. 
13. So silly! 
14. Loves to snuggle. 
15. He watches my favourite series with me. 
16. Always aim for a good health.
17. Adds and upgrades skills. 
18. Loves his job. 
19. He loves my family too. 
20. He respects my opinions. 
21. He compromises.
22. Supportive on my passions and decisions. 
23. Trustworthy. 
24. A good provider. 
25. Always loves me. 

For 9 years of marriage, I am still in euphoria. I am still questioning myself, how a monstrous and broken lady deserves a man like Abbey. Almost everyday I will stare at him and can’t believe that I have him and I have this blessed life. The fortress I built for my own suddenly became a paradise for both for me and Abbey. 

Yes! Good men still exist because I married one of them. 

9 years is just a breeze! This easy, fun and blessed married life is not because of me and Abbey alone. It is because of the prayers of people supporting this union. 

Indeed! Happy Ever After do exists! ;) 

Hair Makeover at Number76 Singapore

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How wonderful it is that your husband saved and put up a budget for your salon?

My natural hair is wavy and messy and I like it to be permed. For past few years, Abbey always requesting me that he like my hair to be straight.. really straight. As promised, this year, we went to Number76 salon in Orchard Gateway to grant his wish.

I know it will be expensive but Abbey keep on reminding me a yucky procedure I witnessed last time when I accompanied one of colleague at chain of salons in Lucky Plaza. The stylist brushing a man I can still vividly see in my mind huge flakes of dandruff falling out of the head. And the same brush was used to another customer. *Fainting now** Yes! You will get what you pay for. Even the treatments will be expensive, I rather be at Number76.

I let Abbey talked to Jerry(stylist). I never heard how much everything will be but I know that it will be over Abbey’s budget. Unexpectedly, Jerry gave us 20% discount. Yeyyyy!

What are the treatments?
Hair Cut: SGD56-00
Jerry just cut-off my very dry hair. 2inches from the tip.

Rebond: SGD276.00
I thought rebonding will be a tedious procedure. Like I need to sit there for 4hours just to straighten it. As explained by stylist, the new technique only takes one (1) application and will last for an hour and half (inclusive of iron)

Hair Color: SGD165.00
I am shocked that coloring can be done after the rebonding. Usually, it is impossible. Oh well, with Number76 it is possible. Bye gray hairs!

Ultrasonic Iron Treatment: SGD148
this is for Abbey to make sure that my hair will be still lustrous aftet all chemicals applied on my head. Unlike other treatments that need to use a hot oil or red light, this treatment used ultrasonic iron. Another first time of my life! Haha!

For almost a month now sporting this straight, soft and shiny hair, I can say that it is worth of every dollar. Will definitely be back with them Number76!

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Number76 Singapore

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