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Wednesday, August 31, 2005
last day at work
Today was my last day at TTM... whilst I'm looking forward to the new job, I was still kinda reluctant abt leaving my old job cos of the peeps there... it's been such a great pleasure meeting my colleagues there... Amanda, Hazel, Nana... Pauline, Elsie, Aaron... great peeps there who made working there fun... I'm really grateful for having met such nice people at my first work place... will really miss them...
And they were so sweet... Amanda, Hazel and Nana actually got me a bouquet of flowers and made this card for me, using the ticket jacket! haha... such creativity... such pals... thanks girlies! missing u gals already...
Went to Sakae for lunch today... though each of us spent abt $12 each, it was a fulfilling meal... been so long since i've been to one of those conveyor belt sushi places... whenever I go to such places I think of Dan... cos we used to frequent such places when we first started going out... which reminds me... tmr is our 2 year 4 month anniversary... haha... and the day after tht... Dan's Birthday! Happy Birthday in advance, dear! looking forward to the scrumptious dinner on that day... haha...
And they were so sweet... Amanda, Hazel and Nana actually got me a bouquet of flowers and made this card for me, using the ticket jacket! haha... such creativity... such pals... thanks girlies! missing u gals already...
Went to Sakae for lunch today... though each of us spent abt $12 each, it was a fulfilling meal... been so long since i've been to one of those conveyor belt sushi places... whenever I go to such places I think of Dan... cos we used to frequent such places when we first started going out... which reminds me... tmr is our 2 year 4 month anniversary... haha... and the day after tht... Dan's Birthday! Happy Birthday in advance, dear! looking forward to the scrumptious dinner on that day... haha...
A close-up of the bouquet of flowers the gals at work gave me
Me with the bouquet of flowers the gals gave me... thanks gals! so sweet of u guys!
Here's one of the group - Amanda, me, Nana and Hazel
Hazel and me... both of us started work on the same day...
Amanda with me... my buddy in our buddy system... haha
Here's Nana with me...
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Going wacko in the car... haha
Dan with Sasha here...
Yellow tongues out! Ewww...
Smiley!
We've obviously got nothing better to do...
Here's Dan and me... again...
Son with Navin
Son and me
Son and me in her room
Here's one of Sash and me... with Dan in the background...
Sasha!!! Preeety Pwease? Awww....
Sasha! Isn't she adorable???
M'sian cables? haha...
on the roads of M'sia...
back frm KL
I'm back!! Went to KL to visit Sonia and to do some shopping along the way... had fun there, though it was tiring cos we were on the road so much (cos of the jam and stuff)... but i'd think Son wld be the one who shld be feeling the fatigue cos she's the one doing the driving! haha... but she's a maniac on the road... haha... never thought she'd be such an agressive driver (but in M'sia, I'd guess it's normal)
Went shopping in a couple of malls within the 2 days we spent there... bought lotsa clothes and some accessories as well... love shopping with Son cos she has such great tips... things in M'sia are cheaper than in S'pore, but nothing compares to shopping in Bangkok! haha... I MISS BANGKOK!!!!! Got a few clothes for work (some great buys!) and also clothes that i usually wldn't have thought of getting... but thanks to Son, i bought all these great stuff... haha...
Son's also got this cute Schnauzer ( i think it's spelt like that), Sasha... she's so adorable! I miss her... and she's got great fur... so soft and aromatic... she smells like Pantene! haha...
Had lotsa great food at great prices as well - crabs, grilled fish, claypot lao shu fun, satay, A&W, naan, tandoori, ban mee... yummy!!!! haha...
Had a great time with Sonia... really missed her so much... and now with her going to UK... haiz... it's gonna be even tougher for us to meet up now... but she's only going for a year, so i guess we cld always meet up after then...
And guess what? I think the trip was a luck-changing trip cos it brought both Dan and me some good luck... i came back and i got myself a new job! something i really want... challanging, nonetheless, same pay and stuff, but i think it's a great new start... it's a great opportunity to learn and all... will write more on it when things get settled...
Tmr's my last day at work... haha... yet to hand in my resignation letter though... heh... 1 day's notice, so ya... 1 day... haha...
Went shopping in a couple of malls within the 2 days we spent there... bought lotsa clothes and some accessories as well... love shopping with Son cos she has such great tips... things in M'sia are cheaper than in S'pore, but nothing compares to shopping in Bangkok! haha... I MISS BANGKOK!!!!! Got a few clothes for work (some great buys!) and also clothes that i usually wldn't have thought of getting... but thanks to Son, i bought all these great stuff... haha...
Son's also got this cute Schnauzer ( i think it's spelt like that), Sasha... she's so adorable! I miss her... and she's got great fur... so soft and aromatic... she smells like Pantene! haha...
Had lotsa great food at great prices as well - crabs, grilled fish, claypot lao shu fun, satay, A&W, naan, tandoori, ban mee... yummy!!!! haha...
Had a great time with Sonia... really missed her so much... and now with her going to UK... haiz... it's gonna be even tougher for us to meet up now... but she's only going for a year, so i guess we cld always meet up after then...
And guess what? I think the trip was a luck-changing trip cos it brought both Dan and me some good luck... i came back and i got myself a new job! something i really want... challanging, nonetheless, same pay and stuff, but i think it's a great new start... it's a great opportunity to learn and all... will write more on it when things get settled...
Tmr's my last day at work... haha... yet to hand in my resignation letter though... heh... 1 day's notice, so ya... 1 day... haha...
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
moving in
We were on the topic of my prospective new job...
The scene: Mom, Danny and me in the lift.
Mom: Where are you going for the interview?
Me: Harbourfront.
Mom: Harbourfront. Quite far hor?
Me: Ok lah, just slightly further than Raffles.
Dan: She can stay with me; my place is nearer to Harbourfront.
(Mom remains silent while I nod in agreement.)
Dan: There's a direct bus from my house to Harbourfront too.
Mom: Maybe the interview is at Harbourfront but the job is at Jurong?
Me: Haha! Like that, more reason why I shld move in with Dan! Even nearer!
Dan: Yeah lor! I stay in Bukit Batok!
(Mom feels like she's in a losing battle.)
Mom: When you get the job already then see how lah.
That's what parents always say - "when your exam results are released already then say lah" (when u ask for a gift in return for good results); "when your birthday come then say lah" (when u ask for a gift/more money); "when your old ones spoil then say lah" (when u wanna get something new); "when your daddy/mummy come home then say lah" (when u wanna ask for a favour).
More often than not, all these end up as empty promises... oh wells, after 20 years, I shld know...
The scene: Mom, Danny and me in the lift.
Mom: Where are you going for the interview?
Me: Harbourfront.
Mom: Harbourfront. Quite far hor?
Me: Ok lah, just slightly further than Raffles.
Dan: She can stay with me; my place is nearer to Harbourfront.
(Mom remains silent while I nod in agreement.)
Dan: There's a direct bus from my house to Harbourfront too.
Mom: Maybe the interview is at Harbourfront but the job is at Jurong?
Me: Haha! Like that, more reason why I shld move in with Dan! Even nearer!
Dan: Yeah lor! I stay in Bukit Batok!
(Mom feels like she's in a losing battle.)
Mom: When you get the job already then see how lah.
That's what parents always say - "when your exam results are released already then say lah" (when u ask for a gift in return for good results); "when your birthday come then say lah" (when u ask for a gift/more money); "when your old ones spoil then say lah" (when u wanna get something new); "when your daddy/mummy come home then say lah" (when u wanna ask for a favour).
More often than not, all these end up as empty promises... oh wells, after 20 years, I shld know...
Monday, August 15, 2005
rainning gold
At that moment, everyone stopped eating to look up at the dark sky... music plays, a soothing tune... and then, golden stars soar up onto the black canvas, lighting the night sky with their brilliance. With a loud *pheeeeeeeew* then *BOOOOOM* the golden star bursts into tiny sparkles, greatly contrasted from the dark background. Then the colourful display begins, with music, the mighty boom, the 'oooo's and the 'ahhhh's of the audience... As i stood there on the grass, looking up into the sky at the partially blocked magnificence (thanks to the plentiful trees over at Marina), my eyes fixated on the exploding wonders, I started to wonder how such beautiful things come about. I loved the colour and brilliance of the fireworks, and the idea of all these Singaporeans standing together to witness the amazing display - it does signify a sense of allegience to the country...
The display deserved a standing ovation, and nothing less... it deserved the undivided attention of its spectators, wowing them with such a wonderful performance. It was as if the fireworks were alive, dancing in the dark of the night, garnering the attention of all around. The spotlight was on them, for the entire 15min at least. My mind turned blank as I looked up and fully took in the amazing display. And with the finale, at the climax of the performance, the fireworks were dancing with all their might, one after another, frantically filling the dark sky with brightness... the excitement, the festivity of it all... everyone present could feel it.
Then it all ended with golden rain, dissipating from the brilliant bloom before finally, alas, disappearing into the dark, fading, slowly bidding us all farewell as the curtain falls.
The display deserved a standing ovation, and nothing less... it deserved the undivided attention of its spectators, wowing them with such a wonderful performance. It was as if the fireworks were alive, dancing in the dark of the night, garnering the attention of all around. The spotlight was on them, for the entire 15min at least. My mind turned blank as I looked up and fully took in the amazing display. And with the finale, at the climax of the performance, the fireworks were dancing with all their might, one after another, frantically filling the dark sky with brightness... the excitement, the festivity of it all... everyone present could feel it.
Then it all ended with golden rain, dissipating from the brilliant bloom before finally, alas, disappearing into the dark, fading, slowly bidding us all farewell as the curtain falls.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
and one, fishing and national day
Kopi till 3am in the morning was killer... funny though cos all the jokes weren't on me (thankfully)... haha but were directed at Wilson instead... poor bugger... anyways, food at Macs then drinks at Kopitiam was nice...
Oh, considering it's the lunar seventh month now, i was totally freaked when i went to the toilet in Mac all alone... the toilet is located on the second storey and there was no one up there when i went up. i rushed into the toilet cos i was having a tummy ache and was totally freaked when i heard this knocking sound frm the cubicle next to mine... my heart began to beat faster and i didn't even dare look up. i just finished what i had to do quickly (apparently one tends to relieve oneself much faster when in fear) then i rushed out quickly... brrr...
When i got back, i realised i only had about 40min of sleep before i had to wake up at 5.30am for the And One 3 on 3... freaking early, freaking far... met up with the rest in a state of blurdom... geez... So the registration for the games began and all those civic minded people like us queued up while certain pple just decided to cut queue... freaking idiots i tell u... we were one of the earliest ones there but the last few to register... totally unfair... utilised the time in queue to warm up on my block-outs... haha...
Our grouping was totally bad cos we got teams such as Cheryl's, Yun Yun's, Cai Xia's, Lay Meng's (totally rough and tough team)... we lost all the games though i did enjoy myself, overall... totally beat up playing in the air-conditioned hut... and didn't help that the floor was so darned slippery...
Well, then it's on to fishing last night... went to Tanjong Rhu... thought we could see the fireworks frm there but the buildings there blocked off all the good sights, but not the sounds... haha... managed to catch colourful smoke and hear thunderous booms... as well as see a couple of sparks in the dark sky... spent the time talking cock and trying to catch fish and crabs... only garnered a few catches overall, but the biggest catch was a milk fish which prob weighed abt more than 1/2 kilo... whew... tiring but satisfying when Roy came down and joked and all... entertaining, that guy is...
I can only provide the vague details for now cos i'm damn tired... haha... well, will update and expand on what i have written if i find the time and energy to do so...
Wells, happy birthday S'pore!
Oh, considering it's the lunar seventh month now, i was totally freaked when i went to the toilet in Mac all alone... the toilet is located on the second storey and there was no one up there when i went up. i rushed into the toilet cos i was having a tummy ache and was totally freaked when i heard this knocking sound frm the cubicle next to mine... my heart began to beat faster and i didn't even dare look up. i just finished what i had to do quickly (apparently one tends to relieve oneself much faster when in fear) then i rushed out quickly... brrr...
When i got back, i realised i only had about 40min of sleep before i had to wake up at 5.30am for the And One 3 on 3... freaking early, freaking far... met up with the rest in a state of blurdom... geez... So the registration for the games began and all those civic minded people like us queued up while certain pple just decided to cut queue... freaking idiots i tell u... we were one of the earliest ones there but the last few to register... totally unfair... utilised the time in queue to warm up on my block-outs... haha...
Our grouping was totally bad cos we got teams such as Cheryl's, Yun Yun's, Cai Xia's, Lay Meng's (totally rough and tough team)... we lost all the games though i did enjoy myself, overall... totally beat up playing in the air-conditioned hut... and didn't help that the floor was so darned slippery...
Well, then it's on to fishing last night... went to Tanjong Rhu... thought we could see the fireworks frm there but the buildings there blocked off all the good sights, but not the sounds... haha... managed to catch colourful smoke and hear thunderous booms... as well as see a couple of sparks in the dark sky... spent the time talking cock and trying to catch fish and crabs... only garnered a few catches overall, but the biggest catch was a milk fish which prob weighed abt more than 1/2 kilo... whew... tiring but satisfying when Roy came down and joked and all... entertaining, that guy is...
I can only provide the vague details for now cos i'm damn tired... haha... well, will update and expand on what i have written if i find the time and energy to do so...
Wells, happy birthday S'pore!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
blahs
Wow, my blog's been kinda stagnant for these few weeks huh? Well, here's an update i guess, just to remind and reassure folks out there that I'm still alive and kicking.
Went back to school to collect my cert and stuff... also attended a tea ceremony held for Geoff... haha... well, it was kinda weird being in a room made up of a majority of the MCM and FSV staff, but it was nice talking to some of them once again. Did chat with Ms Susanne Chan and she gave me some advise on what to do; spent some time with Mr Robin Yee as well and talked a bit... there was also Mr Brian Lee, Ms Veronica Leng, Ms Jenny Low, Ms Ang, and so on.... quite nice seeing them once again... made me miss school and all the lecturers and mates then... if only i could turn back time...
Went for an interview as well... a PR stint at SWAMI... however, my hopes on that job aren't high, since I didn't do very well for the interview. Plus they said they'd get back to us early this week but haven't heard from them yet, so i doubt there's anything then... haiz...
Also applied for a couple of other jobs... hope i'll be able to get something soon... not that work sucks now, but wells, i wanna do something i really like and stuff, something that i won't be ashamed to announce as my job, so yeah... still waiting... also pondering whether i shld go for a degree in business... but still unsure abt that... wondering how i will ever be able to pay off the tuition fees...
Got new comps at work... a couple of glitches in the system due to the changes, but everything's all right now, and the system's much faster now... having a boring time... ah geez....
Just came back frm a buffet dinner at Marina South - celebrated Charles' birthday with him... was nice meeting the slacker gang and all again... made me miss Bangkok...
I look around and see all these people doing so much better than me and I wonder, "Were they born better than me? If not, how do they get what they want and be able to do such great things, while i'm still stuck in a rut in my life?"
I'm still as clueless and gutless as ever. Is there a life course out there that i can take; something to teach me how to live and be successful in life?
Went back to school to collect my cert and stuff... also attended a tea ceremony held for Geoff... haha... well, it was kinda weird being in a room made up of a majority of the MCM and FSV staff, but it was nice talking to some of them once again. Did chat with Ms Susanne Chan and she gave me some advise on what to do; spent some time with Mr Robin Yee as well and talked a bit... there was also Mr Brian Lee, Ms Veronica Leng, Ms Jenny Low, Ms Ang, and so on.... quite nice seeing them once again... made me miss school and all the lecturers and mates then... if only i could turn back time...
Went for an interview as well... a PR stint at SWAMI... however, my hopes on that job aren't high, since I didn't do very well for the interview. Plus they said they'd get back to us early this week but haven't heard from them yet, so i doubt there's anything then... haiz...
Also applied for a couple of other jobs... hope i'll be able to get something soon... not that work sucks now, but wells, i wanna do something i really like and stuff, something that i won't be ashamed to announce as my job, so yeah... still waiting... also pondering whether i shld go for a degree in business... but still unsure abt that... wondering how i will ever be able to pay off the tuition fees...
Got new comps at work... a couple of glitches in the system due to the changes, but everything's all right now, and the system's much faster now... having a boring time... ah geez....
Just came back frm a buffet dinner at Marina South - celebrated Charles' birthday with him... was nice meeting the slacker gang and all again... made me miss Bangkok...
I look around and see all these people doing so much better than me and I wonder, "Were they born better than me? If not, how do they get what they want and be able to do such great things, while i'm still stuck in a rut in my life?"
I'm still as clueless and gutless as ever. Is there a life course out there that i can take; something to teach me how to live and be successful in life?