Note 17

Hello Silly Pea. Today's the day. I'll see you after you've met your friend and had the session with Ysabel.

Will text you soon.

Note 16

Five people, two hours, a drink each. Not bad.

Note 15

Hello Silly Pea,

I love your new WhatsApp display picture. I miss you, and I can't wait to meet you tomorrow, but I'm also terrified.

It's been a long day here (for you there too, as my Spymaster told me). Early breakfast, early move out, cleaned a stretch of a beach somewhere in Bali, back to shower, off to Banyan tree for a product presentation and interviews, to some day club (what a concept) then dinner upstairs of it. Patrick's been a gem on this trip. Was initially skeptical given our less than amazing work history, but he's really been a bro.

There hasn't been much to report regarding boundaries. It's been relatively straightforward, although I sometimes think ahead when I previously didn't. Things like what if people agree to after-dinner drinks at the hotel lobby, but end up cancelling to leave me alone with just one girl. Thinking so much is new to me, but it's not difficult; I hope that's something that'll set your mind a little more at ease, at least for now.

In these two days I've had half a cup of coffee and half a serving of alcohol. Not too bad, I think. I'm heading out now for a drink with Patrick and Daphne (the PR manager). Have you been eating well? Hope you'll be able to sleep properly tonight, since you didn't last night and maybe even the night before.

Silly Tree

Note 14

Some bed time reading on my end, as usual, from a link shared on Facebook. Thank the gods for well-read, curious friends.

Here: https://www.vox.com/2018/9/4/17486110/metabolism-diet-fast-weight-loss

Stay safe Silly Pea.

Note 13

Just did a quick 20 minute session in the gym, Silly Pea. Kettlebells are no joke. My left forearm is currently slightly swollen from improper use – I slammed it a few times when doing cleans before giving up. Unfortunately, the damage is already done, so I'll probably just have to bear with it for a few days until the swelling goes down.

I miss you, Silly Pea. I'm here with 3 other journos:

Patrick from T Mag
Melissa from Crown (she works with Alvin)
Peter from Deployant

I'm closer to Patrick and Melissa for sure, and am neutral towards Peter (albeit leaning towards dislike sometimes because of how gian png he is). Three of the Breitling folks are here:

Alvin the boss, who handles the whole East Asia market
Daphne the marketing manager
Charmaine her assistant manager

Alvin is always quite chill and easy to hang out with. Daphne I've known since I started out in this industry. Charmaine is barely two months old in this industry, having transplanted from SK Jewellery.

I was hoping that one or more of the bros will come for the trip. Alvin, Terence, or Sean would've made great company: no need to talk too much, easy company, you know what I mean. Alas.

The day's been largely spent either alone, or in a group during the lunch and dinner. I hung out separately with Patrick for a while, just to catch up, because we haven't seen each other for quite a few months. This was the same Patrick whom I sicced the Small Claims Tribunal on, if you recall; he's in a better head space now, I can see, now that his failed relationship has had time to fade away a little.

It hasn't been difficult to do what I said I would. Keeping to work and work-related gossip with Melissa and Daphne, for instance, when I talk to them alone at the table, and bringing personal matters up when more people are involved. I still think this can be done – it just needs more practice, and vigilance.

Note 13

Hello Silly Pea,

Nothing much going on today. We flew in, had lunch, I headed back to my room to work for a bit, and it's now dinner.

Gonna eat a bit and hit the gym before doing a lil' more work tonight. Tomorrow's a long day, with rubbish picking, presentations, and another dinner to end the day with.

My sister bought the frozen dumplings for you. It should be sent to my house next week. I told her I'm not sure if you still want it. She said my mother can have it if you don't.

Back to shore tomorrow. Make tonight a good one (:

Silly Tree

Note 12

Is it peaceful out there, Silly Pea? I hope you don't get the squalls that have been pummeling Singapore for the past few nights. Sleep well, please.

I packed my bags in literally 18 minutes. Best record yet. And yes, this being Bali, there's no need for formal wear, so it's really casual. I'll be staying at the Hyatt Regency; the irony picking rubbish on the beach while sleeping in a posh hotel isn't lost on me.

I look forward to telling you more about the trip. I will be mindful. You'll see.

My spy told me you miss me. I'm glad, and am allowing myself a little sliver of hope.