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Name: Princess
Country: United States
State: New York
Birthday: 12/12/1980
Gender: Female


Expertise: all things royal
Occupation: Accounting/Finance
Industry: Banking/Finance


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Saturday, May 05, 2007

help wanted

this is getting ridiculous... i've been working til 9-10pm every night (6 days/wk) and this is not even busy/audit season  the reason being i'm moving onto a new role but they haven't been able to find someone to replace me and take over my current responsibilities completely yet.. so i'm basically holding down like 3 positions  one of them have been recently filled but we're still trying to hire 2 more.  so if u're in the accounting/financial services field, send me ur resume if u're looking... i work for a huge and very well known (high profile if u wanna call it that) hedge fund/ private equity shop located in midtown east (park ave).. i need a senior accountant (~5 yrs) and a staff accountant (2-3 yrs). most ppl here came from public (ideally big 4) or fund administrator, but we're also open to those who have investment banking (operations/accounting dept of large financial institutions) experience. and of course hf n/or pe exp is even better! if u (or neone u know) fit the above criteria n are interested, pls let me know... these 70+ hr summer wks have got to stop~!!* i feel like i have no life these days.. all i do is work 

 


Monday, March 12, 2007

gift idea...

i personally don't have hatred for ne of my xbfs but i thought it would be cute (n therapeutic!) for those who feel otherwise?  lemme know if u think it would make a great present  a dear friend of mine's bday is coming up =X

ex  


Tuesday, December 12, 2006

26... no, not jean sizes this time~!

**i never believed in love @1st sight until i met my azur... damier azur that is.. ever since we 1st met in asia last yr, i haven't been able to stop thinking about u... i'm so sorry i didn't take u home right away.. i just couldn't bare to stuff u in my suitcase n risk ne potential injury~! little did i know that u were gonna play hard to get once i got back to the states... but its ok, i forgive u  we've only been 2gether for a month or so but u're still my favorite w/in my lv collection... i hope u get along w/ the rest of my beauties in the extended family **

speedy

thank you for all the warm bday wishes guys~!  i honestly don't remeber ever being this drunk my entire life... this is by far THE most embarrassing (n one of the most memorable) bdays that i can somewhat recall.. courtesy of gaw  it was bitter sweet; fun for the most part, yet i could def live w/o those mortifying moments~!!* but thanks for taking good care of me though, i guess we're almost even


Friday, September 08, 2006

I want to share my life (and rent) w/ u

Inspired by a recent conversation w/ a colleague, here are my thoughts to address the co habitat (n co payment) issue for the following scenarios:

 

a)      guy asks girl to move in w/ him into his apt

b)      guy saids to girl “let’s find an apt n move in together”

c)      guy suggests to girl that they move into his parents house (w/ them still living under the same roof)

 

Ok fine, so the 3rd one is obviously a joke… I personally would never entertain that idea (unless there’s some sort of extenuating circumstances).

 

In the 1st situation, I would be appalled if I was expected to shell out 1/2 the rent.Now I’m not a freeloader by any means; I would probably insist on covering a reasonable amount of overall expenses (such as paying all the utility bills, groceries, etc) and would pay for other things around the apt as well as activities that we do 2gether.I am also not bias based on gender; hey, if I was lonely living by myself and wanted the company of my significant other in my apt, I wouldn’t expect him to pay rent either.After all, it was me who wanted to have him move into my place.My rent is a fixed deadweight expense if u look at it at an economics pt of view… therefore it does not fluctuate whether u have one person or 2 living in that space.Utilities n misc expenses are the only variables here that justify contribution from the other party.It gets even more ridiculous if u own… do u seriously think its fair for someone to pay 1/2 of your mortgage when you’re building equity on the property?So unless I see my name on that deed, I refuse to pay for it~!

 

This brings us to the 2nd situation… which greatly differs from the 1st one based on the important fact that both individuals are making a change n moving into neutral territory, if I may call it that.Also, both parties have to have some kind of compromise and agree on a number of factors; location, size of apt, amenities, n so on… given that both will have deciding power, they should both be ultimately responsible for their share of the cost.Some people believe it should be a 50/50 split, while others think it should be based on percentage of their respective income… whatever it is, it should be worked out by the couple themselves.Keep in mind that while it’s perfectly acceptable for a guy to require the girl to chip in, I would much rather prefer the guy volunteer to pay for it all.I guess that would depend on your relationship and financial status permitting of course.Just don’t be inconsiderate and demand to live in a $3mil penthouse n expect your s.o. to pay for it when u know he/she can’t afford to.In that case, either pick a less expensive pad or just take whatever the other person can budget for shelter n cover the rest yourself.

 

So to recap… if you want ur s.o. to move into ur crib, u can’t justify expecting payment.

If both u n ur s.o. want to move into a new place 2gether, work out the finances b4 hand.

Just don’t be a looser n ask ur s.o. to move into ur parents’ basement


Wednesday, July 26, 2006

it's only fair... The Good Husband's Guide

* Always make getting and keeping a full-time job with regular raises, benefits, bonuses and the potential for prestigious advancement your number one priority in life. Remember always that you have a wife and children who need your financial support, and that it is your responsibility to provide for them to the best of your ability.

* Always arrive home refreshed and happy - put your bad day or your confrontation with your boss, the traffic, the crowds or the physical exhaustion you might feel aside and try to arrive home as cheery and lighthearted as you possibly can. Your wife has been struggling with the children and the housework all day, she does not need to hear about how bad your day was.

* Be prepared to help with household chores when you get home - let your wife relax or talk on the phone since she has been dealing with these problems all day. Make supper for her often, and offer to clean up afterwards so that she may rest and feel appreciated.

* Do not bore your wife with stories of the troubles you faced at work today. Remember that you are lucky to have a job and that many other men would be happy to trade places with you. Remember that it is not masculine to complain or let worries trouble you. Your job is to provide, and whatever you must go through to achieve this is part of your lot in life. A good husband knows that he is lucky to have a wife at all, and that a woman wants a strong, silent man she can depend on.

* Never expect your wife to have contributed to the smooth operation of the household. She has had a busy day and cannot be expected to provide meals or clean clothes for you. Never insult her by asking her to do such things while you're out earning money. Be mindful always that your wife may think you are being sexist if you ask her to help make a home for your family as part of your partnership.

* Be prepared to account for your whereabouts every minute of the day, including an explanation as to why you were away from the phone when she tried to call or why you were unable to chat with her for twenty minutes when she did get through to you. You must always put her interests first, and be mindful of her natural suspicion about her husband's activities. A good husband knows that men can't be trusted, and that a wife has every reason to believe you will hurt and humiliate her.

* Do not grumble or gripe about handing over your paycheque to her - she is in control of your finances and knows better than you how to spend or invest your money. Never assume that the money you earn is yours to do with as you will - you have a family to think about now, and their needs must always come before your own.

* Listen avidly to your wife's complaints. She leads a hectic life and needs to feel listened to and appreciated. Never suggest ways in which she might solve whatever problem is vexing her. You need only listen; your suggestions are likely insensitive and unfeeling anyway. And do not counter with complaints of your own. She would love to have the chance to leave the house and work, she does not need to hear about how difficult your job is.

* Be prepared to give up your weeknights or weekends to whatever projects or socializing your wife has in mind. If she has determined that cleaning out the garage or painting the upstairs bathroom would be the best use of your time, never complain that you would like to relax or pursue personal interests instead. She has every right to expect that you will make repairs to the house or help her redecorate during your time off. Do not be so selfish as to ask for personal time. You are a family man now, you do not have the luxury of personal time.

* Always be prepared to take over in caring for the children when you get home from work. Your wife has been busy all day and deserves some quiet time. Allow her to watch television or chat with her friends on the phone, go shopping or simply relax. They are your children too, and it is unfair of you to expect to come home from a twelve hour day and simply put your feet up.

* Never grumble about having to support children you didn't want to have. If you were irresponsible enough to help her get pregnant, then it is your duty to pay for that child for the next eighteen years. If you decide to have sex, you must know that pregnancy may result and be fully prepared to take responsibility for it. This, of course, does not apply to her. She doesn't have to be responsible for her actions, and can abort a child she conceived any time she wants, whether this breaks your heart or not. Accept this stoically. She has the special privilege of being able to kill her unborn child, carry it to term and give it up for adoption, or have it and raise it all by herself if she wants, but you have the responsibility of simply living with whatever choice she makes and quite often paying for it, too. Remember, you have no right to be a parent and no right not to be a parent, you are just a man.

* A good husband always knows his place.

 

simple pleasures eh?  here we go...

1. Spending time w/ my doggie

2. Sleeping (12+ hrs)

3. Taking my doggie to the dog run

4. Pigging out

5. Strolling along the river w/ my doggie

6. Cooking (occasionally)

7. Watching the sunset from my apartment w/ my doggie

8. Being silly around my girls

9. Taking my doggie on a joy ride (i miss my gt0) 

10. Daydreaming

 



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