| 🎂🎉 Imperium's Happy Hour - What a night! Last Friday, we swapped laptops for laughter and deadlines for dance moves , and what a fantastic evening it was! The Training Room and Mess Room on Level 2 transformed into the ultimate after-work party zone. 🎶✨ The night kicked off with a brilliant live acoustic performance by Kevin Mackay 🎸, setting the perfect mood before the DJ Giovanni took over and kept the energy high. Colleagues mingled, laughed, and enjoyed the perfect mix of great music, good food, and even better company. 🥂 A special shout-out to the unstoppable dance floor legends 🕺💃 who stayed from the first track to the very last ((You know who you are), smashing the YMCA 🙌, owning the Macarena 💫, and absolutely lighting it up when Les Démons de Minuit 🔥 hit the speakers! Thank you to everyone who came along, celebrated responsibly 🍹, and brought their best energy to the evening. Here’s to more good vibes, great connections, and dance floors that never, ever empty! 🚀 | | | | Behind the Scenes : Level 2 Glow-Up! ✨ While most of us were wrapping up the workweek, a small but mighty crew was busy transforming Level 2 into Happy Hour central! 💪🎉 Armed with fairy lights ✨, colourful décor, a sea of balloons 🎈 and a healthy dose of humour and creativity, the team worked their magic to turn the Training Room and Mess Room into a warm, welcoming party space. From untangling strings of lights (without losing their patience 😅) to making sure every detail matched the vibe, their efforts set the stage for the unforgettable evening we all enjoyed. 🌟🍻 A huge shout-out to our décor heroes and to the Inperium Vibec Committee for proving that team spirit shines just as brightly before the party as it does on the dance floor! 💖🙌 | | | Chocolate Chip Cookie month This month’s theme was all about everyone’s favourite classic treat: the chocolate chip cookie! And what better way to celebrate than by baking up a batch of joy? Team Alpha and Team Delta teamed up to spread some sweetness across the office. The result? Delicious, homemade cookies that brought smiles to every corner of the workplace! As the scent of freshly baked cookies filled the air, colleagues gathered for a well-deserved treat and a few good laughs. It was more than just a snack; t was a heartwarming moment of sharing, connection, and team spirit. 💙 | | Treasury Services Team Lunch Someone mentioned naan and indian curries? 🫓 Well, a team is reappearing this week after being away for a long time - we missed you guys! 😉 Treasury Services had a team lunch and the food was naantastic 🫓😜 | | 🎳 The kings of the alleys strikes again! 👑 The ITLians Bowling Club has done it once more, making a bold mark at the Duo Silver Scratch League Tournament over three thrilling weeks at Strike City, Bagatelle! Flying the ITL flag with pride were: Thavish, Avneesh, Hemnish, Jayesh, Warren, Dinesh, Ashive, Iqbal, Yogesh, and Warren. 🙌 After an electrifying competition, Ashive and Iqbal clinched 1st place, taking home the Duo Silver Tournament trophy and making the club proud yet again! 🏆🔥 👏 Special kudos to Avneesh and Hemnish for their strong performance, securing 3rd place, a true display of skill and synergy! 🥉 Every player brought commitment, teamwork, and unstoppable energy from start to finish. 💪 | | | | 🎯 The following job openings are currently available at ITL. If you would like to apply or refer someone, please email hr@intercontinentaltrust.com. Assistant Corporate Administrator Senior Corporate Administrator Registry Officer Supervisor fund Administration
| | | 📜 Origin Story: The word serendipity was coined in 1754 by Horace Walpole after reading the Persian fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip. In it, the princes (from present-day Sri Lanka) made lucky discoveries entirely by chance. 🔬 Science by Surprise: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin 💊 in 1928 when he noticed mould killing bacteria in his petri dishes — a true happy accident! 🍫 Microwaves & Chocolate Bars: Percy Spencer invented the microwave oven 🍽️ after radar waves melted a chocolate bar in his pocket during an experiment. 🌏 Around the World: While Serendipity Day is not a traditional cultural holiday, some cultures embrace similar ideas. In Japan, tsuji-giri refers to chance meetings that lead to meaningful relationships. 🧠 Not Just Luck: Serendipity is often mistaken for pure chance 🍀, but it actually requires a prepared and open mind. As Louis Pasteur famously said: “Chance favours the prepared mind.” 🚀 How to Invite It: You can boost your chances of serendipity by staying curious 🧐, meeting new people 🤝, trying new activities 🎨, and leaving space in your schedule for surprises. 🎨 Creativity Spark: Many artists 🎭 and inventors ⚙️ credit serendipity for breakthrough ideas — unexpected moments can inspire entirely new ways of thinking. 📍 Landmark of Love: The Serendipity 3 café in New York City 🗽 became iconic after its role in the 2001 romantic film Serendipity 🎬, turning it into a symbol of chance encounters. 📚 Stories & Screenplays: Serendipity often appears in literature and film as a symbol of fate and joy. Romantic novels ❤️ and movies alike thrive on these “meant to be” moments. 😊 Feel-Good Factor: Experiencing serendipity can boost happiness 🌞, strengthen our sense of connection to the world 🌍, and make us more open to new opportunities. | | Watch a film about Serendipity | Serendipity (2001). Starring John Cusak and Kate Beckinsale, this delightful little romantic comedy tells the story of two people who have a chance meeting in New York City where they end up eating dessert at a cafe (appropriately named “Serendipity”). They fall in love but, in an effort to see where fate will take them, they do not reveal their complete identities, leaving it up to chance whether they will be able to find each other again. The Holiday (2006). Spontaneously deciding to participate in a house-swap scheme, two women from across the ocean leave their own lives behind in this adorable rom-com starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz. As they explore their new locations, they both find themselves stumbling into accidental friendships that have the potential to be driven by fate. Leap Year (2010). One woman’s decision to take advantage of an Irish tradition allowing her to propose to her boyfriend takes her on an unexpected journey of the beautiful country of Ireland, driving her right into the path of a different man. This romantic comedy film stars Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. Sleepless in Seattle (1993). This delightful romantic comedy starring 90s hit couple Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan tells the story of a couple whose lives cross in unexpected ways, but they question whether it could actually be love when they have never really met in person. | BIRTHDAYS/NEWCOMERS/LEAVERS |
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