Sigh, I really can't believe we're really moving. Next week this time, I'll be NOT IN PARKMALL but in BISHAN JUNCTION 8! argh! yucks.
I can imagine that the usual time waking up would be the time I'll be standing at the MRT station waiting for the train. The only ever good thing out of this is that I get to have a seat throughout my journey to work, since J.E is the first stop of the route. Heheh revenge! I'll be stealing the seats from those at Bukit Batok and Chua Chu Kang!
Anyway, today is packing day and so is tomorrow. Since I'm one of the newer kids on the block, I have one of the least to pack and actually at this very moment, I'm actually 3/4 done. I've left whatever essential things I need for tomorrow before I pack everything away in the boxes. Surprisingly during my 6 months stint... I actually accumulated alot of of rubbish ie (papers, papers and more papers). Anyway, tomorrow is gng to be boring, they're moving the server to the new office, that means I will not have any Internet to surf or MSN to chit chat or even Class 95fm to entertain me. Oh no.... boring friday. Oh well.
Yes... I still can't believe next week I'll be at Bishan. Imagine only having junction 8 to entertain me, shopping, eating.. will all be in this shopping centre. Sigh.. I'm already missing orchard rd and plaza singapura. Soon travelling to the gym would be longer and now I'm really unsure if i can really make it for the 7.30pm classes.
Anyway, I should be looking forward to my super duper long weekend or for that matter my holiday. I managed to claim 1.5 days off for next week during the closure, and use 1.5 days leave for the remaining days. The week is gng to be rather exciting and fun. Let's see what's planned:
Fri: Gracia's Bday Sat: BBQ Sun: Rest + Gym Monday: Gym + Outing with Kevin Tuesday: Bringing my Japanese friend to Sentosa Wednesday: Perhaps lunch with Jap friend, Dental appt, RCIA Thursday: Back to work, unpack stuff, and bore myself at Junction 8 Friday: Looking forward to weekend Saturday: Watching play "Second Link", dinner Sunday: dreading Monday is coming.
Yep, quite a week to come. I'm looking forward to the visit by my Jap friend whom I met in Melbourne. Sweet girl.. really sweet girl, so nice and so..polite! It's gng to be fun.
Sigh...... i actually still have alot of things to bring home especially the catcus farm. I really dunno how to bring the whole pot back. I think I'll drive to office this saturday to collect it back. It's gng to be so funny carrying the pot area. People carry flowers, I carry catcus. Hhahaah... anyway, my catus looks like its gng to die, perhaps its the lack of care and lack of actual sunlight. Hopefully after i transport it back home, it'll be better.
I think I can finally decorate my own table once I'm at the new office. Personalised it with pictures, nice lil decors and a mirror so that I can see if anyone is staring from my back, or to see if boss is coming ard my area soon. This time, my back will be facing walk way and so I cant see who's walking pass me and now the boss is sitting really near us. So much of freedom. haha. Oh well. I really hope the new office's design will be nice and impressive. I really dont like offices that look old or messy, it just doesn't reflect well on the company's image. From the designs, it still looks okay, but i wonder whats the colour scheme gng to be like. Oh ya, one other bad thing about the new office, the toilet is outside. Oooo hideout for peeping toms. oh well.....
Anyway.... i think i've bitched enought abt my new office. I shld have some positive thoughts towards it. hai... cannot leh.
I would say I had a rather relexing weekend. I dont remember sleeping so much over the weekend since kevin came back. Not that Im complaining, but it's always nice to have the weekend to myself.
I didnt do much on Friday, besides having our company lunch at Sofra (which was not too bad) and accompanying a Japanese delegate to MTI and EDB, my evening was so so, the day ended with supper with kevin at The Prate Cafe next to the old SMU.
Saturday, I had to wake up early for a meeting in Church. It was short and sweet, ended within the hour and I was home in no time. Had my share of beehoon from Ghim Moh and then watched some tv and then... the bed calls on me once again. Hah.... napped for like 3hrs. SHIOK! Headed out after my nap, attended mass and then went off to catch THE MAID by Kelvin Tong. Good movie.. a really good movie. I must say i'm really happy and proud to have watched the show. It has the flair of a Singaporean show but yet it has the spooks of any of the other international scary shows (The Ring, Ju-on). I like the storyline, intriguing and it has a good twist at the end. Kudus to Kelvin Tong. I give him 3.5/5 pts. Go watch this show peeps... the retard in the show is pretty good.
Sunday: slept in a bit more than my usual sundays, since i attended evening mass on sat. Went for the sharing, followed by a not so nice lunch at clementi, and then badminton with kevin at Clementi sports hall. I had a horrible game, it's like suddenly i forgot how to play badminton. sigh. Anyway, after the game, hanged ard with kevin for awhile, then went home and rested the rest of the day in the cool weather! Spent my evening watching television and the night watching the national day rally.
Yep, overall, it was a relaxing weekend. I'm glad. Anyway, here's a collage of kevin and myself at Newasisbar 2 weekends ago. Lovely place.
Somehow I dont like this week at all. I had my hopes high that I could finally possibly get a MC on Tuesday. I had a dry throat on Monday and by night there was a slight pain and so I thought.. hey... not bad... I can take MC on tuesday and not go to work! ehehhe... but then Dad gave me some chinese medicine and I was okay the very nice day! ARGH!!! and so... i dragged myself out of bed and went to work. Since then, I was really hoping and praying I'll fall sick so I can just take 2 days MC and have a good rest at home. But no...... somehow my body isn't reacting well with the viruses surrounding me. I'm suppose to be infected... since 3 of my colleagues surrounding me are all not feeling well. We have on the menu, fever, sore throat, cough, and flu. I have NONE! wah liao! In addition, my bro is sick too and so... I shld be SICK!!
Work has been boring lately because of the lack of projects for the rest of the yr and thus I really think im wasting my life away at work, staring at my email acct with just 1 or 2 mails every other hour. And it's not I have plenty of leave to utilise, therefore MC is the best way to stay at home and just SLEEP! argh!!! frustrations.
Now, i cant fall sick coz I have do accompany some Japanese delegate to visit MTI and EDB for one of our visit programme. ah.... another frustrating note, i have to wear formal tomorrow, ON A FRIDAY!! I think what i would hate most is that i have to PR for a good 4-5 hrs. Not good.. not when im this moody.
Anyway, at work now... time is passing slowly as usual. I'm contemplating whether to go gym later or not. I'm wondering, has gym done any wonders for me. I still feel fat and look fat. Sigh and more so, I keep telling myself to cut down on my food intake, but i cant seem to stop that big appetite of mine. Today, in the URBAN supplement, they did a feature on female celebrities losing more weight to gain more fame. After I read what they eat for the day, I ask myself, why am I not as slim as them! They eat as much as I would, more so, coz they eat fried food too. So I'm here... trying very hard to just stick to 3 meals a day, howcome I feel im putting on more weight!!! i'm disappointed with myself. Maybe I shld really try 2-3 classes in a row. Maybe then.. i can burn away more calories!
Actually, I'm in a very bitchy mood now. I just wanna bitch abt everything. From those bukit batok people stealing my Jurong east mrt seats to my boss's fakeness to how blardy cold my office is to how irritating it is to walk to the mrt station to my outburst of boredom to practically everything la.
Im not in my usual chatty and happy mode. I want the weekend to come soon!!!!!! COME SOON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!!! MONDAY... dont even think of coming!!!
First ever SEXPO in Singapore Is Singapore ready for such an event? TODAY wrote an article announcing that Singapore will have it's ever first SEXPO, following the likes of the SEXPO in Australia. I have been to SEXPO Australia 2004, and I really dunno if Singaporeans are ready for this. There were strip dancing, photo taking opps with half naked women, $2 peep shows, whipping and more. Hmm.. imagine that in Singapore for everyone to see and at a fairly reasonable price of $8 for under 21 and $14 for above 21.
The organiser also called SEXPO calls this event an educational event with the Health element as an angle they want to use as the approach. There will be exotic dances, sales of adult sex toys, talks on sex positions and etc... Interesting I must say, refreshing as well. But honestly, what will the responses be when the event really happens. Kids are thought on abstinence of sex and the various sexual diseases, which of coz is a good thing, but in the first place, will parents allow their kids to attend such an event? The recent hooha about the Adult Sex shop in one of the heartlands has erupted several mix responses, mainly on parents not allowing their kids to look or even go near the shop. At this event, kids are gng to be exposed to more than just sex toys, they are gng to be exposed to the whole topic on SEX. Are we ready for such openess?
In Australia, people dont care about who goes for SEXPO, to them, it's really some health and lifestyle show. In Singapore, being the "must have face" mentality, would people want to be seen in such an event? Are we only gng to see sleazy old men gng there to meet those exotic dancers or some young punks gng there to be amused and amazed and even be mesmerised with what is in store for them when they're legal? What would the SG government say? The Strip show Caberat caused a stir as well, no one was ready for half naked women, even if it was in the name of ART. Are we even ready for the need for SEX education, whether it's abstinence or enhancements?
For sure I would really wanna see who will attend the event, and also how they will make the whole setting, red light district kind, or the happy friendly schooly environment?
Maybe, just maybe Singaporeans are ready for such openess, such reality, such facts and such admittance.
I think I'm really lazy to blog. By right till date, I shld have written many entries, coz several things happened, but then, i'm just too lazy. To the benefit of those who are "kaypoing" on my life, here a short recap on what my life over the week of so:
ISS: 4-5 August 2005 This 1.5 days event has finally ended!!!! That whole week before the event was slightly hellish, but luckily I had a supportive team (my manager, 2 POs and a couple of Temps), things worked out fine. Stayed in office till midnight 2 days straight. It was nuts, but the pressure and stress were good. Suddenly time was not enough, and the event was drawing closer and closer. This event, though technically my 2nd major event, was by fact my biggest event. I can still rem how my manager told me the scale of how this event would be. I liked the challenge, and I have really learnt alot through this whole ordeal. The idea of controlling temper, stay patient and positive, all these values were standing before me. My first taste of REAL PRESSURE. Loved it and missed it greatly!
The event was held at The Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, and about 440 students from all the Tertiary schools, a few JCs, some Polys, quite afew ITEs, and a good number of International students from a good mix of countries, turned up for the event. My initial thought would be, will these students engage in any discussions with the speakers, I for sure never did once tried to attend a conference or symposium. And if i had too, I would be falling asleep. I know, I'm not a very good student. That is why I was so amazed at these students, the kind of questions they asked and the amount of general knowledge they possess and most importantly, their desire to be heard. I salute each and everyone of them. It's amazing how attentive these students are. If only I was in the discussion rooms, I heard the exchanges were even better.
I hoped the symposium was a success, to me it was, boss didnt say a word of complain, sound system, visual and lightings were good and alright, food was good, speakers were on time, I guess... the event was definately a success. :) hope it will reflect well on my "report card" end of the year.
Issue with Leave @ work. I took 1.5 days annual leave, Monday(PM) and Wednesday. I thought I should have the break, since it was a long weekend kinda holiday, with NDP on the tuesday. I was suppose to be on Full Day leave on Monday, since I had planned to take off-in-lieu in the morning for working on the Saturday before. But dear boss decided to change it to the 29th, coz we're shifting. To cut the story short on this, basically, we're moving to Bishan junction 8 between 29-31 Aug. Rather than declaring office closed on those 3 days and giving us 3 days off, management or rather my boss has strongly encouraged (could say it's complusary too) to use our leave or time offs instead. It's a bloody entitlement.. and now im forced to take leave on those days. Because I became a perm staff in June, I dont get the full 21 days leave. Pro-rated from June, I have technically 12 days leave, of which i used 1.5 days and now I have to use another 2.5 days, I'm really left with nothing much to use on. This is really F**Ked up, seriously, moving office was never my concern, it's management's idea of saving money, so why shld they take away our entitlement. At least I have some leave left, those who joined later, they have nothing more to use on, is that fair? Worst still, other depts seem to have a choice on whether they will agree to use leave, my dept... no way.. either u take leave or u come back to office and help move stuff. Wtf! Honestly, this is no welfare... human resource dept needs to retrain themselves... THIS IS NOT WELFARE! anyway, I really dont have much of a choice. oh well....
Dim Sum Dollies: 8th August 2005 I treated Kevin to Dim Sum Dollies, you can consider it as one of the bday pressie I bought for him. I was so glad I decided to purchase the tickets slightly earlier, coz the place was packed! We watched the very first Dim Sum Dollies, and we loved it, I know for sure Kevin loved a couple of the songs then. So I thought, since we missed out their 2nd performances at the Esplanade last yr, this yr we had to go. The show was not bad, a good 2 hrs of laughing. However, i dont think it's as good as the first one, heard some people say it's not as good as the 2nd one too. But still... they did put up a good performance.
Selena Tan as usual, did spectacularly well in her Stand-up comedy segment. Her comment on elections, heh.. quite funny, since she turned legal to vote, she has never once had the chance to vote, and she's been desperately trying to vote, she is contemplating to move to an opposition party's elected district so that she can vote when there's a contest. Heh!
Pam Oei she's solid as well, Loved her "love song". Lookin at her was enough to laugh at. And she's really good at accents. Her indian accent was..."superb' (action: shake head like Indian).
Emma Yong not too bad, but honestly, I dont see her as a comedian, I mean she's good at what she does, but just not comedic enough.
Hossen Leong he's the best. They made the right move to have him as part of the crew, he's roles added the additional laughs to the whole show. Love him when he plays women roles.... hehe!
What was really good was the 3 mini dim sum dollies. They are sooooo cute, especially the eurasian girl, she's utterly adorable. I am very sure in 10 years down the road, she's gng to be so damm gorgeous!
Overall, my verdict for the show, 3/5 ... worth watching... maybe just not worth paying that much to watch, especially now there's no more discounts.
NDP@ Marina South, 9th August Singapore is 40 this yr and so celebrations in Singapore was MASSIVE. Actual parade is at the Padang, the place where Singapore was declared an Independant country, 3 other parages and celebrations at 3 different Heartlands, Jurong East, Yishun and Tampines, and a huge celebration at Marina South. Kev and I decided to head to Marina South for the celebration. Kevin wasn't that keen initially because it was far and transportation will be a hassle. But I dragged him there nevertheless. We walked ard the carnival area first, and of coz our first stop was the food area. Kevin wanted to head to the local brands area first coz he thought they might be givin out free samples. Well, there were no free samples, but ended up buying magazines, coz they were giving away goodie bags, which of coz attracted Kevin to buyin it. After we ate, we headed to the main concert area to watch the parade, we managed to find seats on the stands, so that wasn't all that bad. The air shows are always a highlight, the f16s, the pumas, anything up there were really good. The show was so so, the usual things la, but somehow it's only national day that you feel patriotic. Especially when the national day songs were sung, somehow Stand Up for Singapore become the no 1 hit or Count on Me Singapore was the favourite KTV song. I do feel proud to be part of Singapore. In 40 yrs, we really have acheived alot. Though the reason may be that we are a small country, hence easier to manage, but the leadership was correct in the first place. Our leaders had the vision and implementation of the vision was consistent throughout. For that, I really do salute the Singapore government. I do sometimes wonder would Singapore achieve so much and be a world class city if we had a change of government. If there was a change, what would Singapore be now? Honestly, I dare not even think of it, simply because we really have achieved alot.
The fireworks as usual was spectacular. This yr was better because it was longer and much nicer. Loads of money spent on this, but Im sure every Singaporean deserves this. It's our bday anyway! Best of all, Kevin said he was glad we went for the celebration. heh!
Alright, I shld stop my updates to here first, quite a long read I know. I will continue on later about the rest of last week... till then.... CIAO!
