It's been LOOOOOOONG

Sorry for the lack of updates!!! I have been swamped with work work work! In the recent months I was taking on 2 jobs. I don't know what came over me but yea. Just felt so sick of being.... FREE.

Next day itself (after my realization), I went to Strangers at 47 to ask about their vacancy, and they hired me! They are a lovely new cafe that I see so much potential in. Their business is really growing as time goes on. I am so happy for them! (More on them in the next post)

I started working there in September 2014 then after a few months... I decided to look for an internship just to fill up my time to the fullest. I found the perfect one which allowed me to work at the cafe as well! It was working at Lussonet! Lussonet is an online reseller selling branded goods.

On the days I work at the cafe, which is Monday Wednesday and Friday, I will work from 8:30am till 5pm at the office and 5.30 till 12am at the cafe. As for the other 2 days, I would work till whatever time to make up for the days that I left early.

My life went crazy for awhile trying to adjust to not only my sleeping time but also the fact that I couldn't take naps! NOOOOOOOOO nightmare am I right?! But after awhile it felt like such a breeze.

Okay, talking about working life in a actual office. Well, It is not really a proper office that Lussonet had. First impression of the place had already left me speechless. The office only consisted of 2 staff. Yes 2. Okay so including me there was 3. There's a full timer(does every thing under the sun), an intern(just joined), and me an INTERN that JUST JOINED TOO. Now I understand why they interviewed people at Starbucks........ lol not funny.

 The bosses' office.

At first I couldn't believe I was stuck here - a mess of a place, for 3 months! But after getting to know them I actually kinda enjoyed working there although the workload at the start was MADNESS. I didn't even have time to go to the TOILET sometimes! It was hella stressful. Things got better as time went on. I grew to enjoy the company of the other 2 staff.

Until... one of the intern wanted to leave and I felt like I got slapped in the face hhhahahha that was funny. Not only would I feel so alone now, but my work load was DOUBLED!!!! I just blank stared at him as all these realizations came in and I went like NOOOOOOO you can't quit?! O.M.G. but he did anyway hahahaha. And I was in hell for a few days but then again, after I adjusted and managed my time even better, I realized that there was nothing to it.

That's the 3 of us! The next day, there was only 2 :(. As I write this now, I have already completed my internship only last week. Working at this place has thought me so much. Good and Bad.

We had to work under very unprofessional bosses that honestly, I just have no respect for them at all. I mean, who talks bad about their staff with other staff behind their backs? And at the interview they said they wanted to AVOID workplace politics when they themselves are causing it. Joke of the year. Working there at Lussonet, I felt like I was back in high school. But luckily, I never wanted to be popular, so I didn't have to please the popular, mean kids. I stayed true to myself and when they asked me stuff about other staff, I would just answer very generally.


Lessons of the day for Lussonet:

If you want your staff to come in on-time every single day, then come on time every single day!

If you want to know things about other staff, ask them... DIRECTLY!

If you said something, keep to your word.

If you want something, stop dropping hints and ask.

If you don't know something, don't act like you know everything and just ask.

If you don't understand the problem, don't start shouting and screaming.

If you invite people to the office, INFORM US, instead of making us look like fools.

If you ask people to keep reminding you on something, and when they do, don't keep calling them parrot. It's rude and childish and just makes you look bad.



There's just so much more wrong than right with this company. But of course, I wouldn't say that I am perfect, I too made so many mistakes. But then again, I am only an intern, I get paid only RM800 a month. If they expect perfection from me, they should hire a Full-Timer.

Interns are there to learn. Learning includes making mistakes! Hello, did nobody tell you that? But no, whenever I make mistakes they would cut my pay. That's how they are... I never mind at first. because I felt like I was wrong and I did the mistake. But the fact that they never appreciate my efforts but punish me for my mistakes just makes it intolerable.

Working here has gotten me a thicker skin and bigger courage to stand up for myself. I for that I am thankful that I work there. And also for the amazing friends that I have made! Yep, that's all.

Towards the end they had 2 new staff that came in. Just wish them all the best there hahahaha... My colleagues there were a joy to work with, and I honestly wish them the best in their future. They made my time working there, worth it and BEARABLE! Phew..... On to a new chapter of my life...

More soon! xx

Pisa & Florence!

Late start today because we had the worst sleep ever at the worst hotel. Gladly left the place although I wanted to explore Venice a little more. 

Only had like half a day there :(. I miss the Squid Ink Pasta and Gelato the most!!!!

Upon leaving, I saw a field of dandelions!!! So I picked one excitedly and asked Jamie to record as I blow the petals off to create the most magical video.

Just watch the video and you would know how it went down. Hahahahaha! It surely was magical in a surprising way. 

Walked back to the car on the mainland of Venice and made our way to Pisa!

So excited to be heading there because of all the photos and movies that I've seen since young. Makes you dream of going there. I also wanted to see for myself exactly how much it leaned to the size. So amusing!

Because we got to travel around in a rented car, we got to stop at autogate -R&R which we call it in Malaysia, to see how is it like inside and to have our breakfast!

Their system in Europe is to always pay for food first at another counter before you go to the food section to collect it. For us tourists it is quite troublesome because we don't know what they serve. So we actually have to make two trips to see and walk back to the counter to order. 

Also the names are all in french/italian which makes it so hard to remember the name!!! I don't even know if we ordered the correct food most of the time. Hahahaha! Had to keep repeating our pronunciation of the word in our heads over and over again.

Peppa Pig is everywhere in Autogate.

They have 2 levels to their Autogates and downstairs were ALL THE JUNK FOOD! It was like stepping into holy land. My eyes beamed and I bought some snacks.

After that we were back on the road to Pisa!

A cute road sign <3

Reached Pisa and the sun was BLAZING HOT HOT HOT! Bad day to wear a sweater but it was the only set of clothes that I had that was clean!

Armpits were sweating bad. Hahahaha.

Can't believe I can't to see the sexy Leaning Tower of Pisa with my very own eyes. So many people were there taking typical poses.

We lean on each other.

I believe I can blow the Leaning Tower straight!

It really is slanted!! (just like my fonts)

After spending some time there, we left and drove to Florence. Nothing much here. Just went to visit Uffizi and got our faces drawn.

Worst ice cream ever. BITTER IT WAS!

Do NOT be fooled by his look. Sigh what a waste of our 20euros on this lousy caricature like OMG. Does not resemble us AT. ALL. I doubt he even drew those sketches there. 

He just caused so much disappointed in me with his big talk. SIGH. *picture at the bottom*

Too adorb!

How sweet are they...

After walking around Florence a little while (and having worst ice cream ever). We decided to leave for the outlet shopping malls at the country side of Florence. My goodness the view was amazing and there were not much cars on the road.

Such a therapeutic journey which I enjoyed wholeheartedly! One of my favourite moments.

The place was so nice but didn't manage to get a picture. Had a very chilling vibe to it. I think it's called The Mall if I'm not mistaken.

After had we had our early dinner at Gucci Cafe! How cool is that! We don't have it in Malaysia so I was super fascinated by it. So we gave it a try.

Nothing to shout about. But I love their wall decor which is a sketch of all their bags and they even have details of every bag which was so cool!

I'm so fancy, but you already know.

Yep that right there was the sketch. I could just BAWL looking at it. Why isn't it torn up already. 

One more funny thing about Italy. They tend to use this word major frequently : Prego.

It's like, when I enter a shop... PREGO!
When I block someone.......... PREGO!
When I say grazi.......... ....... PREGO!
When I say Bonjourno........... PREGO!
Whatever I say............. Yup, PREGO!

Like, what is the English equivalent to this word!!! I NEEDZ TO KNOOO!

PREGO!!!

Verona and Venice

And we're off to Verona on this beautiful day! 

Driving across countries are so enjoying because the roads are so wide and the scenery is just so beautiful. Something different from Malaysia.

Not forgetting some OOTDs before we left our hotel. We are so blessed to have long mirrors in most of our hotels haha.

Happily wearing my new Kenzo top that we bought few days ago. It was from Kenzo Kids! So lucky for it to fit me!!

Just thought of taking some pictures of our awesome car. We actually got a free upgrade for our car rental! Which was definitely a plus. We're lovin' it.

Their GPS system is SO GOOD and it takes you all around Europe. Not once did it bring us to the wrong place! Unlike WAZE. Urgh mojor dislike that app.

We actually stopped by Bottega outlet shop on the way to Verona but didn't manage to get anything. Jamie has wanted their bracelet for the longest time.

We actually only came here for one reason. Which was to visit Juliet's Balcony!!! If you watched Letters to Juliet you would know where this it! I have definitely wanted to come here since I've watched that show.

It looked exactly like in the movies!!!! Just that now you can't paste letters on the wall anymore and also the crowd there.

They have a few themes on the walls. One wall was for locks, one was for (USED?!) plasters, and lastly........ for chewed gum GROSSSSS.

Juliet's Balcony.

Everyone posed like this. I start to wonder if there was a meaning behind it. haha

We decided to hang our lock here instead of the love lock bridge in Paris cause it seemed like there was much more space here.

Made Jamie climb HIGHHHH UP though not as high as I would've liked. But she was so shy to climb up. shheeesh.

So yes if you do visit, please look out for our lock. It's the bright silver one!!! Let me know if it's still there. Haha!

Yes that is the bubble gum wall. EWWWWW I felt so grossed OUT even standing near it!! Although my expression in the picture would read otherwise hahahaha.

You can actually buy cigarettes here. SO COOL.

Walking back to where our car was parked and came across this amazing river. Couldn't pass up the opportunity for some photos of course! 

We actually threw the keys to our lock in this river. So now it holds a very special meaning to it.

After that we got back on track on our journey to VENICE! So much excitement for that place as I've only heard good things about it and seen beautiful pictures of it.

Here are also some scenery shots along the way...

Venice is an Island so we actually had to park our car at the mainland and then take the train here.

It was a huge hassle although we fit all the things we need into one big bag. Because we underestimated the amount of STAIRS in Venice!! 

Looking so unglam, huffing and puffing up and down those stairs clumsily. Many people offered to help us but they didn't seem genuine, and we just thought they were going to steal our luggage imho.

There was this one guy that sparked this thought, he kept asking us if he could help us at every flight of stairs. I mean, who would be that nice to follow you all the way and ask constantly. He has got to have an ulterior motive, or might just be bad judgement on my part. But we ain't gonna risk it!

First photo of us in Venice!!!!

We didn't have time to admire Venice yet until we got to our hotel. 

Worst hotel ever I don't even have any photos of it because it was a nightmare. We were SO GLAD that we were only staying there for a night. Yes we are only in Venice for half a day. Boohoo :(.

Got changed because it was too damn hot to wear what I was wearing that day!

Thumbing Venice (no pun intended).

Getting to explore Venice was amazing. It was one of a kind. BUT, it did not exceed my expectations of beauty. Perhaps I expected too much out of it. Like in the movies, but don't we all know movies aren't real life!

Went to Alfredino's pasta for late lunch and let me tell you it was the best pasta that we had!!!

It was a very humble shop that didn't want any commercialization AT ALL!

Let me tell you why, firstly, the shop is SO HARD to find (I guess any shop is Venice is hard to find because of the way it's built). 

But anyway, secondly, the shop had no chairs but just a long table against the wall. Honestly, I think the shop can only fit 5-10 customers in there at once. It was BEYOND tiny!

Thirdly, it was so hard to even find the name of their shop. I only found this small one which was very poorly written. And honestly just looks like crap. Hahaha. Look at their pasta take-away box for instance. Just plain white (btw all pastas are served in those boxes).

Lastly! They have a very simple menu which I love.

Taste wise, nothing can compare. The pasta was fresh and served with piping hot sauce which made my mouth burn with deliciousness!!! It was really very tasty. They are well known for their fresh pasta and you can even see them making it at the back.

Who knew one bowl of pasta could make us so bloated. But as a girl you would know that, we are never too full for desserts!

You might not believe me but this is also the best gelato that I've eaten here in Europe. It wasn't researched and a pure random pick. 

First time trying pistachio flavour and it did not disappoint! I would go back for seconds if I knew where the shop was haha.

After walking around we just decided to sit at this fountain nearby our gondola ride. 

These 2 street performers suddenly stopped by and started setting up their bubble act. It was quite facinating and fun. 

So we just sat there and watched the kids jump about for about 30 minutes and head to queue for our gondola ride!

This is one of the things that I have dreamt of since I was a little girl. Sitting the gondola with your other half. It's such a dream come true! 

Us on the gondola!

We had such amazing view on the gondola. But our ride was quite unpleasant because we paid for the serenading. Who knew that it was a GROUP SERENADE and we were so far from him that we could hardly hear him singing. Sad face. What a rip off.

This bird was so friendly.

Loved this wall sticker.

After our ride we looked for a place to eat. I didn't know Venice was famous for their squid ink pasta  until Jamie told me. 

Something I don't mind trying because I love squid! So we used trip advisor to see where we would pick. And we came to an agreement to dine in Madonna!

Took us quite awhile walking there. But we made it!

Squid ink pasta!

The squid ink pasta and fish dish (no picture) didn't disappoint. Though it did not look appetizing but tasted awesome. 

The crab dish on the other hand, was weird. We didn't like it. Tasted like cheese. Eww. 

After dinner, it got really dark really fast! We got so scared because suddenly the streets were deserted and the street lights were really dim.

At times when we were walking through this narrow walkway we would come to a dead end which was HORRIFIC! I was just praying the whole time that we would reach our hotel in one piece.

We took about 30-40 minutes before we reached and was so relieved! Never been so happy to see our gross hotel but yea. 

Next I am going to blog about PISA! xx stay tuned.