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Simple Thoughts.... Complex Thinking..... In Search For An Answer

~* Monday, October 31, 2005 *~

 
Weekend... Nothing beats heading down to the beach.. rubbing on some suntanning oil.. leaning back watching the sun go down while catching a glimpse of beautiful beach resort like view, people and cool hair blowing breeze...

Saturday was at the launch at SMU Alumni.. checked out the new sch and all.. it's super corporate with fine modern finished.. It's not as cosy as our old gardeny old at bukit timah.. but it's a good way to get accustom to the working work.. so ain't that bad..

After that went for a short shopping spree to get those "Amust" things like the clinique moisturiser, the elle active gym pants and the comfortable top for my lack of office wear wardrobe.. Spending all my "so must save" money for my upcoming trip in december.. It's hard.. i'm trying my bestest.. but mama say she can loan me $ if i haven't got enough.. but for now.. Savings are NECCESARY!

So I've had a Fantastic weekend.. with pics to prove.. hee hee...

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~* Sunday, October 30, 2005 *~

 

Relaxing at Coastes to check the sunset.. I'm recharged!

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Sentosa is Greeeaat! When you have lovely company..

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~* Saturday, October 29, 2005 *~

 
This week has been pretty good for me at work, just that some people has not made it quite as pleasant. First was that i took initiative to do some particular work which later backfired at me.. next time maybe i should just act plain dumb.. I mean i'm really disappointed that even though i made an effort in the work place it didn't turn out as i've expected. But no worries, i'm not affected.. as long as i know i did my best i'm not scared of others who try to turn the situation around just to make themselves look good.


Just because they didn't do their job well.. they have the right to make me look bad. Being in a powerless position.. i guess i should be more tactful in future and of cos i've evidence if i ever get scolded! It's all stated in the email.. why can't these people read English!!

Especially someone who is in this line for so long.. dun they know that a stat review is only for half a day?! I mean she is the planner! am i suppose to tell her how to do her job?! Come on! Then later it's my fault that i didn't say.. the email clearly reads that it's an 2 hr job.. Must i spell it out for you.. Wat's up with these people? Well, you dun scare shit out of me.. my pay and position will definitely rise over you.. you can just stick to your lowly qualified job which you can't even do well. Good luck!

After that some people think i always free or wat.. actually dare order me to do his expenses claim form for him?! WTF! I mean if you are a nice person and ask me nicely as a favour or put it in a pleasing way.. i just might consider.. Yet again.. I'm telling you, it's not even a hard thing to do, a one liner which can be done in 5 minutes... these people think i'm such a "nice & sweet" gal.. they should think twice.. you tread on my toes.. i'll trample on yours!

Another incident is that some people make sarcastic jokes which are really not funny.. especially when you're in a meeting with fellow colleagues.. and then they think they are like damn good friends with you.. when you've only met.. Tactless remarks made just without thinking. These people are like GUYS.. i'm not expecting the world.. but just simple common respect. It's like common sense..

I'm trying not to kick up a big fuss.. it's really nothing... I'm just astonish by the way these people are.. is it cos they haven't worked before or they don't have friends or they're oblivious to the world outside theirs? One thing i've concluded they have either low EQ or no EQ.. it's hardly even debateable..

I need to get out of the country.. Why do the people i meet here gets from bad to worst? :(

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Enough of boring people.. now for my fun "Gang time"!

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Team challenge! My team mates.. our fighting faces.. even though we lost by 2 points in the end.. boo hoo...

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Check our the Bowling Balls! Mine is at my feet.. Silly Boon never take the shot..

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All in Deep Thots

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Boon's Birthday Gathering at Old Airport Road.. This crowd just digs hawker "ze cha"!

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~* Tuesday, October 25, 2005 *~

 
Cranberrymist.. for all the hard work you've been doing take a break while you read this.. This one is just for ya! Not sure if you found out already.. if you have, why didn't you tell me!

Did you all know about the all famous Apple Strudel from Perth is now in Singapore! I used to have it when i went down at Perth a few years back.. and a friend always brings it back all the wa from Perth for us.. after taking this i won't want to eat any other Apple Strudel in town. I've yet to try the local franchise, but i'm so excited that it's now here at our own shores!

"There are three outlets in Eastwood Centre, 7 Circular Road and Centrepoint Cold Storage, with each store selling about 50 logs a day at $18.80 each. " and it's also said to be the "Mother of all Apple Strudel" by the Sunday Times!

Well, it's none other than Corica.. go check out the website.. i'll be making my way down to try it soon.. and update u more on that! If u have already tried it.. do provide me with some feedback yeah!

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~* Monday, October 24, 2005 *~

 

This is another in office piece of work, enjoy:

I’ve been thinking about going round the world, not sure how
I want it to be.. one side of
me lingers on the warming touch of my home and home ground alike. Stuff like waking
up to the familiar surroundings for the past 20 years. The pampered little gal
within me, who just enjoys being spoilt in all ways. Being
daddy’s “small treasure”, which is dictated by his Cantonese nickname of “Xiao
Bao” accompanies by his deep throaty voice.

Everyday I come home to an appetizing course of dinner, with
Wolfy hovering around the table. A jetset life wannabe with my own personal
cook & laundry service.. I can barely do
housework. With TVs at every turn, and enough wireless phones lying around the
house for long chats. The always overloaded, well-stocked fridge, to fill very
hungry pang I have.

With my family within reach, to have my mom to turn to
whenever I need one of her comforting counseling sessions, Dad providing
sponsorships for all sorts, and Bro to argue with… over the car, dinner or the computer.
I mean this is my family, who can ever replace them. We are bonded in blood
ties and we know each other the so well... growing up and old thru’ the years.

Yet there are parts of the world I wish to explore, being so
untravelled.. I feel the urge to get out and
experience the out of the ordinary. To see sights and sounds
and people.
I no longer see the need to settle down, to do what is
expected, but to live life to the fullest. I dun want a simple life; the
natural sequence of life events of getting married, having kids, a good job,
buying a big home.. or the
Singaporean dream as you may call it.

Being young and undecided with what I wanna do with my life,
one thing is definite.. that’s
going around the World.. but as I said my piece, some
of my closest friends told me that it ain’t that rosy, even if it is to work
and live overseas. They reminded me of the blatant culture difference, which I
have with expats even back here at home. However, I’m still in denial, cos i
really love the culture that I’ve experience with friends who came back from
abroad or while visiting them there.

Going around the world is a big thing, and I’m not talking
about taking holiday or short overseas exchanges. I just wanna live my life
overseas for a few years, I wonder how?

Next on my wish list is to find someone who will travel the
world with me.. I dun need someone to buy the world
for me.. I dun need to own the world..
just to live in it..and
hopefully to do some “savior” work along the way. Instilling peace,
spreading love
and lend a helping hand to the less fortunate. I meet
some but I haven’t found someone who really give out
that spark, maybe it needs to be cultivated for the fire to burn brightly. As
those fireworks that goes up into the night sky.. those.. they dun last a lifetime. Like
that of a eternal fire, I want mine to burn thru’
eternity.

Around the world, it’s a thot that’s stuck in my head for
now.. even though it won’t be
anytime soon.. it started me thinking of the infinite
possibilities for my life.. Like a dream that comes so vividly, it might just
fade away if I dun hold on...


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~* Friday, October 21, 2005 *~

 
My days of flat conversation are still not over.. well.. my weight loss program is pretty gd.. considering i can't snack..and factory food sucks...

Other interesting stuff noted.. such as common sights of people walking ard in shower caps... i guess it's due to the nature of my client.. it's a manufacturing place... & now, gotta bring tray, clear my own food tray and deposit at the right place.. sign in & out everyday.. sianz.. not a factory worker but factory worker life...

Today meet up with my "sex in the city" gals... damn shiok.. went back to damsey's hut again.. love that place!.. Seems like all of us wanna move overseas... all sick and tired of S'pore.. I need a change in lifestyle.. but they have done their research and seems like it's quite a chore.. and it ain't that easy..

I need some action in my life.. i'm totally bored to tears.. give me something challenging! Anything!! But hey, life's great! Everyday reach home by 6pm.. going out every night... just recuperate on weekends... I wonder when i'll get some new spice or new activity..

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~* Wednesday, October 19, 2005 *~

 
Monday was slow... and you reap wat u sow right.. Most of u probably heard abt my friday and this time.. i really got a stomachache.. super bad from all the sashimi, oysters and prawns i ate at the buffet on sunday probably...

Well, but needing to brighten things up.. i meet up with Ben and headed on down to Damsey's Hut for a cuppa of Red Wine... the place have a really great ambience... the entrance was like the scene from survival.. didn't realize it til Ben mention, "It's so survival!".. damn.. some sort of deja vu feel to it all...

It's just opposite of Gleanagles hospital along the road into Ministry of Foreign Affairs.. dun confuse this one with the one along Damsey Road.. it's a diff one.. this one is like right out of the movies, where it's a private stand alone.. really cosy, cool environment with a setting that's like in the middle of a forest.. it's lovely.. Guys... pls bring ur gfs there!

These pictures are taken from Ben's HP camera.. turned out not bad eh? Thanks for making the photo colleage! It's superbly done!! Teach me! Teach me!


Some Sweet Red Wine to Chase those Monday Blues...



Ben Bestest!



Flower Power


Had a wonderful surprise from Daddy Dearest again today, he got me a HP!! Which has a camera!! it's the Sony Ericsson K700i!! well, anything is better than my nokia 6610.. I've been hoping to get another HP for a very very long time.. finally!! Now i can get on with more stupid candid shots! haha... have to charge the new batt first.. so have to wait til tomorrow to try it out.. but i'm so happy!! Yeah!!

I also wanna give thanks to God, for He has bless me with a really good assignments for my job.. things have been smooth sailing so far.. compared to my friends.. i'm having it easy.. so i better buck up and work hard! But i've been thinking abt going overseas to work.. cos i want a change in my life.. Singapore is starting to get boring... it's just feels like time to explore.. but see how things go first... or with D at least.. muhahaha....

Hope u all have a great week ahead! Those of you slogging hard.. Hang in there! :)

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~* Monday, October 17, 2005 *~

 
First was the solemnization of Yanping, my sec sch pal.. finally seeing her going thru' her next big phase in her life.. it's so overwhelming.. so fast... it seems just like yesterday we were in sch having our band practise... She was a beautiful bride.. with her bridal wear.. flowers in her hand.. a romantic afternoon by the poolside.. witnessing such a happy affair.. i wish her a blissful marriage! So when are u having kids?! hee hee...

Then another one of the gang, boon having his birthday... we went for a big dinner of zee chai & bowling! Competing against each other with a group of 5 each... my team lost... damn! I was picking up.. manage to reach a score of abt 100... not too bad.. considering i'm terribly rusty... hey i got the moves k.. i joined bowling team during my 1st 3 months of CJC...

Then tonite was my Daddy dearest birthday.. that old fellow is 53 alrdy.. I got my dad some facial stuff, he is sooo metrosexual.. taking care of his skin and all! My dad's cool! & last nite while heading to Reski to hang out, guess wat my dad was there hanging out with his pals too! Seeing that i had no parking he came over to tap my window and i got a shock.. like "wat are u doing here?!?!".. well, he left so i could hav his parking lot, so sweet of him yeah? Like father, like daughter.. we are both social animals, like staying out like night owls, but i stay out much later cos i've more energy & stamina then him now.. haha... Well, he is the sweetest and so happening.. u know i brought my dad drinking, ktv and clubbing with my dad b4 ya know?! but not too much.. i need more young crowd.. haha.. Happy birthday Daddy! I love ya!! Smuacks!


To celebrate, we had a superduper buffet dinner at one of the hotels.. with sashimi, drunken prawns, roast duck, soft shell crab, laksa... CHOCOLATE FONDUE!! I'm such a sucker for chocolates.. they make me nuts!!! For his birthday, as he was a member, we had red wine, birthday cake and a polaroid pic to remember the occasion as well! Cheers for another great year!

Today, My shifu, Jeff... gave me a pleasant surprise when he came for Church service today.. I'm really happy u came!! then we went to watch the "Deuce Bigalow".. toilet humor some call it.. it's funny, but i won't recommend it.. cos it's really short for abt 1hr 15min.. and quite crude..

Of so many celebrations.. whether Big or Small.. sometimes i think my life is a celebration... i love my weekends! photos coming up once i get hold of them! :D

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~* Sunday, October 16, 2005 *~

 
wrote this while on my job.. doing one of the time when i finish my work and no other work to assigned to me.. so i seat down and did some reflection and some um.. complex thinking.. dunno if you agree.. read on:

During my holidays - Relaxed, well rested, fun loving
Before work - Enthusiastic, excited
When training commence - Friendly, cheerful and inquisitive
Job 1 - Comfortable, rusty, lots to learn
Job 2 - Uncomfortable, monotonous, deprived
Here on - I want a new life!

It’s ironic.. here I am at the start of work yet, I dun feel challenged. Things are so mundane. At the workplace, things are going very well work wise.. I am coping well with minor hick-ups inevitably. But it’s seems like a extremely slow progress to the “Big Bucks”. With many close buddies around me, however I dun get a chance to see them til dunno when, hence I’m missing dearly those brief moments of “stress-relief” sessions in the walkway, toilet, over lunch etc.

Being in such an industry I realized that I have to tone down a lot, to be trim and proper… To restrain myself when I have an urge to say something which are just crap, small talk.. I wonder why.. people dun seem to do that anymore… with some they break out into who’s who in office.. All about the job.. weird time stopping moments of slience which seem to last eternity. Well, I’ve just started hence I should not attempt to overly generalized my thoughts.

I thot I knew wat I wanted to do with my life, but things have seem to take a turn and it’s not as fruitful as I hope to be. My soul is possibly hanging in the balance as I debate within my head about life, work, friends, goals, dreams & things my future hold. I hold on to whatever’s left for me before one day I might sell off my soul to the corporate world, conforming to the human-made lifestyles of success which the world grip on with increasing chains of materialism. I fear the day when these chains will crush me…

This entire cycle of finding myself repeats again.. as I search deeper into my inner most thoughts.. as fickle as my heart is.. I seek the ideal life.. that is a constant struggle as I strive to be more perfectionistic in my views.

For working folks, here are some tips that I am trying to re-instill for better wok performance, just wanted to share them with you.
- Dun assume.. ask.. no matter wat!
- Study ur team.. adapt and take on the right work strategy
- Always do wat is RIGHT… smoking too much will make u feel like shit
- Sometimes just going with the flow is not too much a bad thing
- Talking down to ur surbordinate is bad... we are all human beings.. treat each other like one!
- Never set high expectations for others.. they will definitely fail to meet urs.. you will be disappointed.


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~* Friday, October 14, 2005 *~

 
I've been having a boring blog for a while.. with few updates.. and this is one of the reasons why.. cos i'm busy having a good life... ;)

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~* Thursday, October 13, 2005 *~

 

Winding down for the weekend at a paradise like place

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Soaking up an much sunshine as possible..

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Add some ice..

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& home-made ice tea...

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At coates... living it up with my babe... Cheryl...

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~* Tuesday, October 11, 2005 *~

 
Moo moo... from the cow... when it gaze on green pastures... at least i think the cow is having more fun than me... why? let me tell u...

No. 1) no food on client premises in office... not even sweets! at least the cow got grass
No. 2) you have to wear s stupid sticker walking ard... cows dun even hav leash!
No. 3) there are only 2 food options at only 1 canteen.. Chinese or Malay
No. 4) with 2 people who are soooo boring... i tell you... i feel like an idiot trying desperately to start a conversation...

Monday blues.... now it's time to try to sleep it off! Ta ta...

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~* Monday, October 10, 2005 *~

 
Finally i've got time to update my bloggy.. things have been so busy!.. And weekends and free time are the precious time i take to spend time with my family, friends and myself... and to try to get as much rest, exercise and of cos beauty sleep... which i haven't been able to get ample recently.

Last week past like one of those bullet trains i alway see on Japan's drama serial.. zooming pass.. before you know it.. another day, another week, another month of your life has pass you by. Last week have been working like MAD.. with part of the time spent in a small cram storeroom.. sieving, checking and getting documents.. walking to & fro to ask qns... not believing that it's lunchtime or time to go home alrdy..

But afterwork hours have been spent quite fruitfully with a blading session at ECP.. Midnight movies.. chinese desert eating sessions.. Dropping by Baker's Innz to try their new Tapas.. Sweet Heaven.. and today.. suntanning by the beach.. chilling with a cup of ice cool fresh ice lemon tea...

I think it's important to make time for love ones.. to ease those tired, stressed out nerves.. I have fun this weekend.. Hope you enjoyed yours too!

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~* Wednesday, October 05, 2005 *~

 

My Tablemates at the DnD!
Here is a preview for out DnD.. cos only manage to get pics from Christine.. So nice of her! But here are my lovely tablemates.. but too bad we are not all in the same group.. so i dun think will much of each other... at least i have YH in my peer group learning! :)
Today was very busy.. i've got training in the morning, it's so boring cos got to read accounting standards.. oh man.. do u know wat's it like doing that early in the morning til afternoon... just wanna zzzzz... then got to resolve my computer problem & rush down later to client's place.. so worked til 8+pm... It's okie so far.. cos mostly spending time waiting for client to give us our documents/reports...
I have a few brush with ungentlemanly local guys... goodness.. my impression of our local guys have been dropping... sighz.. if this continues i'll just remain single all my life.. just have Gade as my boyfriend & wolfy as my son.. haha...
I'm just getting my engine started on work.. it ain't bad.. got loads to learn.. so i hope i keep my enthusiasm going!

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~* Monday, October 03, 2005 *~

 
Another week has gone by... Finally my training period is over and tomorrow i'm going to start on work proper.. I'm really glad to be going down to this job cos i know one of the people on my team whom i've work with before and she is a great people.. so i hope things goes smoothly tomorrow as in i dun cock up or anything.. haha...

These two weeks of training has been a good way for me to get into the working life after holidaying for so many months.. now adjusting back to waking up early and learning to get along with different people.. and learning not to speak unless spoken to abt "stuff"... the skill of holding my tongue and thinking b4 i speak... i'm quite a quick learner! Getting the hang of it!

Then now there is a new policy that we can't even claim mileage! I was so looking forward to go to work with Gade.. now all my hopes are gone.. only can go moonlighting after dark... I love him.. brought him along for my DnD on sat.. he sure impress all my pals!! my stunning knight in shinny armour.. too bad i've got to share him ard... awww....

DnD was nothing spectacular... maybe just the brief moments we got to rub shoulders with the partner & senior managers... & yeah got loads of pics to share.. if i ever get them! Gabriel as usual with his big cammy... but owe it to him for those pics... i hope he pls pls pls remember to send me some... Then gotta meet up with the rest of the SMU bunch at the DnD... then totally dissected from my batch people.. we seem to naturally divide ourselves into our own respective uni.. i hope this won't continue... I mean we are all from the same company! I hope to make some good friends here too... not to mention Yi Hui who i can totally click with and Tao Lei.. this total gentlemen... I'm looking forward to meet more people like these two rare finds! :)

Today went to catch "4 Brothers" I was keep to the edge of my seat.. quite a good show.. at least smugs like these know about family relations.. unlike the many shallow people we see ard these days... & watching the "Apprentice" on tv just reminds me again of our world.. why does it seems like everybody has sold their soul?... where is all the compassion, humality these days.. they dun seem to exist anymore.. um... sorry for all these negativity.. perhaps it's work, the brainwashing, the recent events, my past experiences.. but it's all part of our reality...

I was running thru some of my stuff and pull out this box.. of a gift someone special gave me in the past... it has deteriorated.. the sides grown all mouldy.. like how our memories are now.. i put it back in the box and pushed it backed into the dark corner.. an aching pain grows from my heart.. i wonder why... somethings are best left in the past eh? It's no longer up to me to decide.. all i've got is just a pandora box of fading memories...

Anyway, I so gotta get a hair-dryer! i'm just up waiting for my hair to dry... with thick hair like mine.. it take ages.. enough for me to write my blog, watch tv, chat on msn, visit my pals' blogs... and then it's bed time alrdy!

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