memories'___

2010-07-05T04:11:00.000+08:00

Great! I found that i havent been blogging for... i cant count how long! Yea, work been keeping me REALL busy. Its packed with people everyday! And i really meant everyday..!

Besides work, refering back to my last post. Yea, about my flat application. We settled with Punggol Ripples. Unit selected, 7th floor with the roof top garden view. Of cos, these came with an extra price. It shall be up in 3yrs or less. So i shall be married within these years. Hahaha!!

Well, shall update soon again. I hope. :)

2009-12-22T01:36:00.000+08:00

Been hectic. Endless trainings and stuff to do. Work load is stressing everyone. Been working more than 12hours a day. No off day for the whole of last week. Tues was even working 18hrs since 0830 till 2am for delivery. Really really tired. Good news was we passed the PWC inspection. And we are approaching the hotel's opening in 2weeks time. Really excited.

Though was holding the same position as previous, current's load and responsibility was so much more. Tons of emails to clear everyday and we are doing things that DMs are doing in the previous hotel. e.g Planning for leaves, roster, conducting trainings, having the juniors to report to us when they're late or on mc. There's very much more to be named.

Moved to hotel site last week. Aircon was really freezing cold. We wonder how are we gonna work under the temperature without a jacket. But all of us can't wait to put on our uniform and rock' & roll~

Hi, how may we rock your day? Have a rocking stay with us! :)
Really in love with the Hard Rock culture and attitude. Its what makes us unique. Definitely a fun environment to work in. Update soon again. Till then...

2009-11-27T00:33:00.003+08:00

4 off days this week cos there will not be any off next week. It was a long weekend off last week, Sat, Sun and Mon. Was supposed to be another long weekend off this week on Fri till Sun. But was changed to today due to Handover of level 4 rooms this coming Sat. Will be back to site to do snagging of rooms with the Housekeeping team. I guess the general defects will still be there. Helped out with some receiving of delivery last night. And now my arms are aching! Pillows, Duvet, Towels. They weigh a ton that we can only "roll" the boxes!

Headed to IT fair at Expo with BF. He pampered himself with a laptop that cost a whopping $2299! But it was a good deal. We were showered with 10 free gifts! Lol.

Mambo night was crazy! I look forward to unwind again~ Hotel opening is approaching in a month. There ain't much time left to party! Went No.5 the other day with Jo and Anders. It was really great to catch up with one another once in awhile. And there are so much more people i needa catch.

Time for my precious sleep. I'll head out for another jog tomorrow! :)

2009-11-18T23:03:00.007+08:00

BF's mum suggested us to start applying for flats some time back and BF happens to chance upon an advert on the papers showing HDB is opening application 17-30 Nov for two new build to order projects in Punggol. Punggol Ripples and Punggol Sails. We went thru it online today and decided to go for Punggol Sails. Ain't much difference in both actually. Just our personal preference.

The Facade of both.

Floor Plan - Ripples

Sails

Gotta say new flats nowadays ain't big. But its gonna be a well developed area in the near future and 5mins from MRT/LRT. Will be applying online and wait for the results. If not, BF's mum found back up. Upcoming Queenstown and Clementi area. FAR!!

2009-11-11T23:37:00.002+08:00

Finally i find time to blog!

Busy! With SOPs, training manuals, Hard Rock training....etc
The list really go on and on and on. Cos Hard Rock is a international brand, we need to know everything about HR. Will be attending a 4day training at end of the month. This is only one of the many trainingsss. Been going to site. Super dusty, super dangerous with pranks, muds, nails etc. Its really a good experience. Like my bosses always say, how rare it is to watch a hotel build up and help in setting up the placce you're gonna work in. Opening hotel, yes. Not rare. But 4 properties (for now), yes it may never happen a 2nd time.

Went snagging of rooms today. Contractors handed over 92 rooms on 3rd floor for us yesterday. Basically to spot defects of the entire room. All other 3 hotels were under the same contractor. Except for Hard Rock. And sadly, work ending piece wasnt good at all. We filled the whole worksheet with comments! But lucky thing was aircon in rooms are up running. Imagine us in a enclosed building, with no toilet, no air circulation, no aircon! Yes, we perspire like free. Even now with aircon. We are all growing pimples, having sore throat. Have to use PPE - Personal protective equipment. Thick, heavy boots, jeans and helmut!! Imagine how dripping wet we are. Will be starting night shift next week. Delivery coming in past midnight. We'll be working with torchlights! The place only have temp lamps on. And it black ouut pretty often.

Thankfully it was a Sat on grandma's 49th day prayer. I got to go. But not gonna be for the 100th day, which we'll be going cemetery for the 1st time after grandma is cremented. I really wanna be there. But the chance is really really slim... We might not even get off days at all.

I seriously feel bad, having to use the red RWS polo top. Grandma had only passed away 53days. I shouldnt even be using red. But its a uniform. I really got no choice. Sorry grandma..

Im tired already. Ill update soon again. Pics will be later part cos of P&C so hold, people. But im proud of this team. They are really fun people. And we are proud. Cos the other 3 hotels have the same contractor, same uniform! Hard Rock have our very own uniform. Purple (Hard Rock color) top with black pants and pointed shoes/heels! We love!!

See you guys soon, hopefully. :)

2009-10-17T10:07:00.003+08:00

Weekends are here again. :)

Past one week was at Site office for Opera training. Pretty much what i've already knew. Except for some new ones like transfering charges from another hotel over to mine. 6 hotels in total. Over 100 f&b outlets, no bills will be given to FO = no bucket check. But we wonder what to do if guest have dispute or would like to have the bill? Equals nothing to fall back on.

Many things are still on-going. SOPs especially. Tons of them and lots of planning and brain cracking coming. Will be back to Corporate office next week, followed by Pandan Garden (AGAIN!) for training on Sat and Sun. Replacement off will be on the following week.

Busy! Busy!
Things are moving faster as expected. Will update closer to date. Currently, P&C.

Will be going on site to view the hotel pretty soon. Looking forward to it. THEN!! it'll be room fitting~ Email been flooded with lots of work etc. Weekends still = to work. (Except its at home.) Fell sick for the past 3days. On and off fever till 38.5, flu and sore throat. Perhaps the site was too dusty. On the edge of recovering. Cant believe it. 10 over days past work and ive taken my first mc! BUT!! Its so amazing mc is not unpaid leave even when we're not confirmed staff.

2009-10-10T01:46:00.003+08:00

Weekends are here!! And for the very first time i scream Yayness to weekends! Why? Cos im gonna have weekends off permanantly, at least for the next 1 month plus! :)

Training, orientation and more training. Everyone got different task on hand and its gonna be more and more as time goes. Right now, myself will be heading Opera training come Monday, follow by Room Fitting in Nov, whereby my duties will be assisting to place in furnitures for the rooms, checking for defects etc..

Its something i really look forward to, even though its gonna be a tough job. We went to one of the 4 houses our owner own in Sentosa Cove today to take a look at the mock ups for the 4 hotels. (Another 2 due to open at later part of 2010-2011)
The rooms were beautiful, but a pity that no photographs allowed as of now.

Nonetheless, a great experience awaits ahead.. And everyone were equally excited as things progress..

2009-10-06T00:22:00.005+08:00

Officially staff of RWS today, 05OCT! :)

Had a long day of training. One more day at the far far away Pandan Garden then im back on Sentosa, Tourism Academy.

Got these On-Board amenities today.

Handout.

Island pass. Returned mine two weeks ago and once again gotten it. Difference - With another company's name.

Medical Card. IHP no more~

My blank staff ID card. Photo to be loaded soon.

Lastly, my embroidered name tag. Unlike the one I use to have at SRS, pasted over with a sticker.

Night all. Time for bed. Another early rise day ahead.

2009-10-04T23:05:00.006+08:00

Im officially 26!! My! Sound so old.

Ended up still went ahead to Arena. But did not really party. Left in about 2hrs time. And thanks to BF for spending the two days with me. :)

Some lovely gifts i received.

Training starts tomorrow. At Pandan Garden. Damn Far. Good thing its only the first two days. Third day onwards would be back to Sentosa. Time to head to bed now. Its gonna be a early rise day!

2009-09-30T01:21:00.002+08:00

A victim, yet i've to take all the negativity.

I've asked for direct compensation. I'm certain if its being sold, value would be higher but i've given in by asking for the trade-in value. 250 for his, and 150 for mine. Whoever's gonna pay, i dunno. But for certain, the frienship had turned sour. I expect to get approached. Or even ignored. Whatever it is, i just wish people put themselves in our shoes and feel it for themselve as if it happened on them.

If not, it's just too bad.

Sometimes, you just need a mishap to tell who your true friends are.

2009-09-29T13:55:00.003+08:00

It was a fond farewell party. Good food, good company. Thank you everyone. But its certainly no thanks for making my phone permanently dead. Plan was to dump me into the pool. People forewarned me. BF forewarned me again. I handed my hp to him and down I was being thrown into the pool by 4 who held me up, down, left, right. Next, BF is down, followed by Shafiq and Allan. All, with hp in their pocket. My hp's gone. BF's hp is gone. Mine was with a 250 trade-in value, which I bought for 498 less than a year ago. And his, a almost 400 trade-in value, which he bought only 9mths ago. It all amount up to nothing now. No words of apologies nor compensation.

We're still waiting in vain, for one to say "we'll pay for it."

2009-09-21T02:16:00.002+08:00

It was only 08:00am when I was awoken by mum. An hour and a half to my alarm going off at 09:30.

"Huh? Why only call me now?" was what I heard mum said. And next she broke into tears and said Grandma had passed away..

It was Two years since I last saw Grandma. Mum had been reprimanding us for not visiting Grandma. We did not even do so on CNY. Like mum said, we will not get our chance to see Grandma again even if we want to. I had completely no idea how Grandma been doing, how was her health. The last we met, was CNY 2007.

All of a sudden, I felt we've been bad Grandchildren.

Life is so fragile. How many people, truly appreciate and cherish what's by their side while they still have it? Applied compassionate leaves from Tues to Thurs. Good thing Boss approved. Back to one last working day on Fri and i'll be away from SRS.

Goodbye, is afterall the hardest word to say.

2009-09-14T04:26:00.002+08:00

There seems to be some dispute on my AL balance.

They've planned my remaining two weeks roster as such that my off is 14 and 15Sep and next off on 26 and 27Sep. Super long stretch! BUT!! My boss amended the roster, It caught my eye when I saw my off was moved to 25 and 26Sep and I'm on shift on 27th?! when it had been agreed upon that my last day is 25th. And most of all, they put me as Lobby Host (Which could be replace or covered by Trainees) where I don't understand why i can't leave as planned on 22nd. I would understand if they planned me covering the desk's operation. But NO! Sigh~!

So many people are leaving/had left recently. People are giving up the upcoming bonus, which is just a few months away.

Better offer? Or management problem?

2009-09-13T03:23:00.010+08:00

Time is passing fast. Took a peep at the yet-to-release roster. Last day would be 25th, with a 3days paid leave, as im needed to cover.

Checked out a regular guest this morning. He was telling me how he looked forward to his next return on November, and hope to see all of us soon. Couldn't help but told him I won't be seeing him by then. I'm really gonna miss him..
Mr Michael Hudner.

A few guests in my memories in SRS.
Dr Gibson & Wife. She's a local. And exceptionally nice.

Mr & Mrs Harding. Still remember during his last stay, he wrote a 3page long comment letter to thank us for the love and attention we gave to his little boy, Harry.

Mr Thomas Kirchner.

Mr & Mrs Sasse.

Mr & Mrs Schleu. The couple who never fail to buy Pandan Cake from Bangawan Solo for us on every visit.

Ms Takeuchi. Always showering us with goodies and souvenirs from Japan on every visit. I've gotten Magnets, Green Tea Choco, Mochi and Peach Candies in beautiful Japanese box from her before!

Mr & Mrs Taylor.

2009-09-10T13:45:00.002+08:00

Catch this people. Its so damn cute!

I just love the way it FREEEEEZE for a moment. Lol.

2009-09-10T01:07:00.002+08:00

Pardon my absence. Been on noon shift, got lazy to come online.

14 days to last day.
I often trust when people talk bad about you, its cos they're jealous of you. They sadly could not get what you have and be what you are. It doesnt really bother me anymore. An adult will judge by what they see you are. Only a kid will judge by listening to what others say you are. Sadly, kids still exist. But my conscience are clear, i don't bother and i don't care. Cos there are more people who dislike you than to dislike me. There are more people who know your fcuking character than know its me who's fcuk up.

Whats annoying is, it is non of my business and i got into more shit than the people who are involved. ANNOYING!!

Oh well, i should just start counting down and pity her for not being able to move on. "I want to resign. I want to tender." Oh well, years had passed and you're still here. Pathetic.

Lesson of the day. Don't talk big. You only appear to be like a fool, let others question why you say and say but still here.
Lesson 2. If you dare to talk, dare to admit and not push it to others and pretend to be a saint.

If not, i just have to say - SHAME ON YOU!

2009-09-01T03:11:00.003+08:00

27 more days. 28.09.09 would be the last that i'll be in The Sentosa Resort & Spa.

My heart felt heavy. I hate to leave..
My boss ask, "Is there any reasons behind your tender?" I replied, "Its time for me to move on. I've been here far too long."

7.5yrs. Thats how long i've been in this hotel. The first and only hotel i've worked for since 2001. Perhaps thats why i'm too attached to this place.
"I hope you didn't leave with the thought that you'll get a better life or boss there" was what my boss reminded me again and again. No, everyone know it ain't gonna be easy to start of at a newly opened place, let alone a hotel. With nothing in place, everything needs to be started from scratch. How well would we do? Or would we be like other new hotels, assumed to be luxurious yet when opened, was being criticised as messy and lousy serviced? My boss added, "I hope you'll not regret your move. If i've put you down with all the harsh words before, I apologize to you." Tears fell. This is the only time tears did not fall cos of his scoldings and cristicism. Even if he did not mean what he had said, i'm still touched by it. He asked me, "Am i part of the reason on your decision to leave?" My answer is yes. But i did not answer but smiled. I guess he should more or less understood. The whole hotel know him. I do not need a good boss. All i need was a boss who appreciate. Who at the end of the day would know we've tried even if we didn't make it or do well enough. That's all i ask for.

He had planted far too much stress on us. Especially when i've been here for too long, he has an exceptionally high expectation on me. I was expected to be close to perfection. No excuse for mistakes or whatsoever. And yes, in this industry and department, every little mistake is a big mistake, if not a grave mistake. You are expected to carry yourself very well. You can't do this, you can't do that. One wrong move or action, you'll be picked by guests as being unprofessional.

Nonetheless, every job have their very own unseen stress. Which you would only experience it when you're in it yourself.

2009-08-30T23:41:00.007+08:00

Three days off is over in a blink. I've been a very "family" person the past few days. Basically spending time with my Family. Rare.

Thurs, after night shift went out for dinner with 1st and 2nd Aunt, Granny, Sis and Cousin. A simple dinner at Sushi Tei in Paragon for cousin's birthday. Me and Sis gave Butter Fac a miss on Fri. Sat, Went swimming and sunbathing at Cousin's apartment - Rengency House @ Douby Ghaut. Sun, Went bai bai Grandpa with Granny, sis and Cousin. Its been 10 over years since i last went. I still remember, cousins were still in SG then. (They've left for Aussie 17yrs ago). That's how long. No joke. Granny told me, yeh yeh must be very happy to see you all.. Together with yeh yeh were the Chan Family's ancestors, 2nd Uncle, Aunt and Cousin. I did not know I have another Aunt and Cousin till TODAY...

From the Pool.

Went to visit Baby Blythe, eldest cousin's Baby. She's 8months now. She've managed the "commando crawl". Awesomely cute!!

**Blythe on her bouncey chair, all eyes on the TV.

Dinner at Holiday Inn Atrium's Melting Pot Cafe. BF mummy's treat. And now, i'm back to work.

I seriously need to lose weight!

2009-08-28T15:00:00.005+08:00

From Phuket.

And Baby Claire. :)

Got a call from Resort World. A man who introduced himself as Christopher welcomed me onboard and ask if im aware of my commencement date. And he ended with "See you soon." I thought he was calling me for info to when and where to report. Hence...
Me: Would i receive another call on where to report?
Him: Yes, that will be from the HR. I'm calling from the hotel.
Me: Hotel? Which hotel is this?
Him: (Laugh). I'm not sure if you'll be happy to hear. Do you have any preference on which hotel you wanna join?
Me: Not really.
Him: I'm calling from Hard Rock. You are selected to join us.

Preview of the rooms at Hard Rock. Pics obtained from website.

YES!! That's where i wanna be though there's no specific preference! :)

2009-08-27T03:31:00.003+08:00

Freezing cold. Its been pouring heavily these few nights. And having a non-aircon lobby, the strong wind keeps coming. Imagine. A silk blue and purple skirt, with a pink sweater. Kuku enough. But thats the only thing i could do to keep warmer. Thanks to bf for this thick sweater.

Last night shift. And its also the day that makes me anxious. I'll be tendering my resignation tomorrow morning. My boss only come in at 0830. I guess its not a really good start to receive a resignation? I hadn't got much choice. I'll be off the next three days.

Will be having Chan Family dinner for Cuz's bday tomorrow, and another dinner with her friends the next day. Its suppose to be a costume party. Yet we hadn't think of what to dress.

Wish me luck for tomorrow's "tea-session" with my boss. I'll load the Phuket pics when i get back. And we've gotten some pics with Baby Claire too. :)

2009-08-24T23:13:00.000+08:00

3rd day back to work. Back to reality once again.

I'll try to load some pics from the trip up here soon. If not, it's already up on my Facebook. :)

Gotten my resignation letter ready. Sent RWS a email to confirm the commencement date and gotten a call from the HR executive that it is confirm. Hence, would be tendering at end of this month.

Time comes really soon. Isn't it?

2009-08-15T22:47:00.001+08:00

Busy Day! But we're proud we survived the day. One more day tmrw. 148 departures. And off to Phuket i go. :)

Gotta head over to bf's place for the night tmrw cos will be leaving for airport at early 5odd AM. And my luggage is not packed yet!!

Gotta go now. Meanwhile, photo from the fireworks on National Day. Well, i headed there all by myself. Squeezed with the crowd but got a good view of it. Too bad my camera died on me. Only manage to take two shots. The works were "exploding" fast. It aint easy to get a good shot.

Good night people.

2009-08-13T22:47:00.000+08:00

Full stretch morning shift. Tiring. Been busy these few days. Sat 100 over arrivals with 100 over departure. All of us have to work two shifts. Myself, A+D shift - 0730 to 1930.

Phuket is 3days away. I truly need this break. Cousin is back from US, will be SG for three months. Sis planned a holiday to Phuket/Krabi and now decide on Bintan. How great could it be, they planned 21-23. And my phuket trip is 17-20. HOW!! could i continue my leave and be away for a week?! Yea, so im giving it miss. Cuz will be having her 24th bday in SG after donkey years (They left for Aussie for a good 10 over yrs.) And for the very first time, im going clubbing with my sis. Can't imagine that. Butter Fac. Mountain enough, i havent been there before too.

The tender date is drawing near. How much had i prepared myself? I dont wanna think for now.

I need my bed.

2009-08-06T23:43:00.001+08:00

Start of first night shift. I had a power off, two days in a row, follow by night shift. So pretty much equivalent to 2.5 days. :)

Met Jer's mum for lunch. Was supposed to be yesterday, but bf got a last min off so we postponed it. Lunch was at Tamp1, followed by giving Baby Kayden a short visit. (Kaylen was napping then) Kayden is soo cute. Still as chubby, like how aunt call him. Like a Ping-Pong! AND! I finally carried him. Not as heavy as i thought he is. :)

Will be going Nike sale with bf on Sat. He got further 40% voucher from his company. Should be a pretty good buy if i manage to see anything i like.

Saw Stella's blog, im so envy! Cos she's getting braces sooon. And i super envy seeing others being able to get it done without the hussle i need to go through. :(

Time to work.

2009-08-01T23:45:00.005+08:00

Once in awhile, Bf's sis will ask if i wanna carry baby Claire. Baby is still so tiny. So fragile. I just couldnt buck up the courage to carry her. Just now, sis ask again. And i finally said ok. Cos im seated down. Haha.. Baby is down with flu and cough. Hope she get well soon. :) So soft, so small. Im so in love with her!

I'll post up her pic, if i get hold of one. :)
Im also a proud aunt. Here's my niece, Blythe. She's 8months old now!

Blythe @ 1 month old

3 months old

5 months old

6 months old

Cute, isnt she? :)

2009-07-31T22:59:00.002+08:00

WoOo im seeing bf in approx.... 20Hrs! :)

Its been a week. Listening to his complains every night, went outfield in some forest doing nothing? Hmmm.. i wonder whats the purpose. Kinda waste of time isn't it? From 4am to 1am? Madness.

He passed his IPPT a few days back. He rang in my sleep. Usual, i didnt remember i gotten his call till he sms to apologize for waking me up. And i couldnt remember a single thing he and myself said? Lol. He got himself a silver, and awarded $200 by SAF. Called to share the news, yet i remember nothing. Bad gf~

Surprisingly, had a small talk with my boss today. Nice chat. No anger but all smiles. He "invited" me to his office for a chat after work. But it was late and he decide to see me next week. Its a horror to step into that office. Nonetheless, i hope its nothing really bad.

Two weeks to Phuket! :)

2009-07-29T02:42:00.002+08:00

It took so much to ask back what was rightfully yours. Its always easy to take, not easy to return. I've come to realise, it doesn't pay to be kind. Yes, I took too long to realise. But at least, I do. Better late than never, isn't it?

I've turned smarter, all thanks to you. And maybe some other.

$400. It took months of dragging. Till its left with only a hundred, it still take much dragging with crap excuses that no one would believe its real. From pay day, to next week. From next week, to another pay day. And now, another week of grace. All cos of these dragging, I decided to ask back for more. But what was rightfully mine! Its definately more if I really was to calculate. But i'm being nice enough to only ask back for the $600 which was being "cheated" away from me and took to return a debt that's not owe by myself. And now, for $700, I have to go through all the trouble to get it back COS SOME HUMAN BEINGS ARE JUST NOT AUTOMATIC!! Yes i'm fuming~ No regrets for the past, for all that had been done. I could only admit myself being dumb enough to believe, and even if I don't believe, I still give without much questioning. Dumb. I know.

Sigh. I'm glad i'm out of it. I'm glad i left and found someone better. In fact, best that I could ask for.

There's nothing else I need.

2009-07-28T04:24:00.003+08:00

Read thru a few people's blog. So much running thru my head. So many people just came on my mind. How had their life been? How had they been doing..

To name a few..
Ebel, one I call my best friend. We hadn't meet since our return from Phuket, which was in Oct last year. We met a few days back, at her Grandma's funeral. We didnt do much catch up. But im glad we met. Im glad to see the one by her side, her bf, knowing that she is having someone there taking care of her and loving her. Im glad, we've both found our happiness. :)

Karen, Loretta and Jac
Jer's sis. I really don't know why I miss them so much. They're like engraved on my heart and mind. Just like a real sister to me. I hope all of them are doing fine..

Joseph and Arden
Two philippine trainees who had their internship at the same time with me during my Shatec days. Heard Arden got married and had a twins. But hadn't heard from him since his return. As for Joseph, he called us in Philipines, and when he joined Star Cruise, he called even when he's in US, and now, Japan. We did meet up a few times for a short dinner before he sail off again. Its been awhile since he last call months back. Hope all is well with them..

Karen
A good friend who's also from Shatec, a few batch after me. After her attachment ended, we didnt contact much anymore. She used to be attach to me during her training. And we turned from buddy at work, to real buddy outside work. I miss you Buddy.

Too much more to name. I wonder what came into me.

On a happy note, im on track with my savings. All thanks to Bf for his guidance. Im so proud of myself. :)

p.s I miss you Baby..

2009-07-28T02:21:00.002+08:00

My heart felt so heavy. Its gonna be so soon.

Am I ready for it?

2009-07-27T04:09:00.002+08:00

I don't understand. I really don't. How could one distort to all kinds of despicable acts to break other people's rice bowl or to keep their own's.

What goes around, DO come around. Even if it doesn't befall on you, it'll be on your love ones. Your family, your children. I do not need to witness it. But if I do get the chance to, I'll be laughing out loud at you. And at the same time remind myself again and again, I would never be like YOU!

I can't wait. Just can't wait. To start off at the new place, to leave this place I've been in for the past 7yrs. It had always been great. Couldn't be any better. Till people changes over the years and start being 2 faced. Had enough of it all. I guess its time to move on. If any one hadn't already know. I'm moving to Resort World on Sentosa. Was being told would be assigned to Hard Rock Hotel during interview. But told subject to changes at the 2nd appointment. Nonetheless, had already signed appointment letter. Just awaiting their call to advise start date and plan resignation. Perhaps over the next few months.

BF is away on reservist for a week. And in this one week, if any mishap befall on me, he won't be able to be there for me. He told me "there won't be anyone to nag at you for the next one week." Yes, at times I got upset or irritated by his naggings. But now I wish to hear his naggings everyday.

Time will pass soon. And in no time, we'll be going to Phuket. I need this break real badly.

God, could you bring away the devil in everyone?

2009-07-17T02:38:00.004+08:00

Off day! Was supposed to have dinner with bf and colleagues for his boss's farewell. But we gave it a last minute miss. Head to dinner on our own at AMK, and we visited the newly opened KOI! Had grass jelly milk tea, another new love cause' feel sick of having too much pearls all the time. Give it a try if you hadn't. They are equally generous on the grass jelly like the pearls. And it comes in a whole chunk. Not in tiny pieces. Bf had set rule not to have KOI more than twice a week, due to the drink content despite being able to chose the sugar level.

HP giving prob. On off button and volume button not functioning, ans and reject button not responding, the not-been-working for at least 6months camera start working for a few days and now its dead again. Auto video call whenever a sms pop in. Camera screen auto on. Gonna send it to service center before it got any worse. If prob persist after service then perhaps its time for a new phone. Eyeing Samsung Star. Or perhaps some others. Will see how it goes.

Photo

At his place after dinner

Nights all.

2009-07-12T03:58:00.007+08:00

Doing a quick update. 4am, its time for bed shortly.

The girls had left for home. Phoebe and Jayce, the two Taiwan trainees who had been with us for a year. Exactly a year. Sad to see them go, but we know we'll meet again someday.

Phoebe

Jayce

2nd appointment went well. Expected to be there in Oct or Nov. Pretty soon huh. Will update on it again. :)

Life's been good. Except for some bads at work. Nonetheless, i have the best bunch of colleagues in SRS. I love you guys much!

All the fun time would never be forgotten, no matter how long. You guys are the greatest people i've met. Fun, joy and laughters. That you'll even forget the grudges at work.

Not forgetting my Love, who made everything so wonderful. :)

Off day tomorrow. I wanna sleep the noon away~! Follow by dinner with bf and family. I'll be back soon. =)

2009-07-02T03:07:00.011+08:00

I found two more dream place that i wanna go! Yea, its phuket again~ But its the hotel that im in love with!

The Racha

The Villas in the day

And by Night

Its Beach-Front!

The Lobby

The room. Looks ordinary. Attached with a hallway on the left and bathroom with outdoor shower on the right. P.S: The view from the tub is the sea! At a affordable price of $300 odd per night~

Six Senses hideaway Yao-Noi

Sucha D.I.Y nature looking place. Look at how the mirrors are hung. And the basin are actually our home cooking wok! (Click to enlarge pics.) At approx. $500/night.

RING ME! if you are equally in love with these places or looking forward for summer getaways! :)

2009-06-25T01:22:00.004+08:00

it was a long, tiring day at work. Got home only at 1am. Usual shit, no operator on shift, and tons of calls came ringing, doing e bao-ka-liao shit. And only me and a trainee on shift.

People say, chocs make one happy. It works for me. So whenever im not doing well, i'll turn to chocs. And these, i have Nelson to thanks!
He waited at my shuttle bus point with these, who claims to know i wont call him so he waited there. Thank you ah, Mr Ho.

And i did this last night, making full use of my last off day before im back to work again. All of a sudden, my manicure pen works again, after being "dead" for long. p.s: the blinks are to cover the flaws. lol

2nd appointment on 5july. The bad part is, im off 3rd and 4th. So aint possible for me to get another off since my 2 trainees had ended their days in the hotel by then. Under a "no-choice" circumstances, i told my asst.front office manager about it. She doesnt seem surprise, nor not surprise. But she said "if any of you could get a better opportunity outside, go for it. I understand why you all want to go." I was talking to her for about 15mins. At some point, tears well up a little. Perhaps she realize it. But kept quiet. She said almost about the same as another manager of mine. "There's no way we'll ask you all to stay here. If you all will be happier and better, why not?" I told her, if so, i will be leaving any time within this year, or next few months. She stared at me for a moment. And repeated "if you need to go, you go and pursue it."

My heart felt so heavy. But i know opportunities dont arise easily. Another stage i needa go through was the pay negotiation. Almost preparing i might not get as much as what im drawing now. Even if they offer, i wouldnt get my targeted. Which is 2.5k. Wish me luck, once again.

2009-06-24T11:20:00.003+08:00

Starting work at 4pm today. Wanted to sleep till noon but got woken up by a phone call. A good phone call - For my 2nd appointment. Though i clearly remember and know i was being told "we are interested in having you in our company." but i was having a 2nd thought that perhaps i got it wrong. But no longer. "Congratulations on your appointment in our company" confirmed everything. And in a matter of months, i'll be out of SRS. Out of this place where ive been for the last 8yrs. All the great colleagues i have at the desk. I'm gonna miss all of them so much.. Its time to move on, try out new challenges and learn.

Two days off is over in a blink. Been on noon shift for months. Thinking on the brighter side, i'll get more rest and spend less. Good isnt it?

I need a break.
But i know no matter what, i'll always have him by my side, motivating me, standing by me. Thank u, love.

2009-06-20T05:58:00.002+08:00

How well could this be.

I guess this hotel could survive with just a front desk running. With just a slightly over 2K pay, i am
-Front Desk - Check in and check out guest
-Concierge - Help guest with luggage, attractions enquiries
-Reservation - Assist with reservations
-Tel Operator - Assist with phone calls, wake up call
-Housekeeping - Assist with guest's request for make up room, amenities
-Engineering - Asssist with faults in rooms/publiv area
-Restaurant reservation - Assist with bookings for 4 outlets
-Sales - Do site inspections after office hours
-Spa - Assist with booking

Do we look like we idle at counter doing nothing? We are 24/7 busy! At least, on 9 out of 10days. We have guests walking past almost every minute. We have guest who approach us at least every interval of 3-5min. We have check in and check out to do. We have continuos phone calls ringing.

7 rings from main line not answered, calls get bounce out. And if the operator on duty tries to lay it off, it'll be our duty to get it. And i think we are like the only hotel with only ONE operator on duty? And good life, no night shift. Yea, so night shift does EVERYTHING! Manning all the lines, wake up calls, front desk, reservations.

And now! They actually ask us to do reservations for same day and next day after 5pm. How great could that be? Who ever thought of a senerio whereby a guest is waiting to be served and yet you're on the line, unable to put the caller on hold? How would you feel if you're the guest, having to wait up to 10mins to be served? Great isnt it?

Marvellous place to work in. Cant wait. i just cant wait!

2009-06-17T22:45:00.001+08:00

Leave approved! :)

We've booked our air-tix, setting off 17 Aug and back on 20 Aug. And we've decided to stick to the Centara Villa.

Two more months. Come quick please!

2009-06-12T01:21:00.008+08:00

Decision fixed. We'll be heading Phuket. :)
Thanks to BF for accomodating. He love the villa i picked. BUT! Now i found another pretty nice place. =.=" CHECK THIS OUT!

Very shop-house looking. The rooms..

The outdoor shower.

And the pool.

There are rooms with private jacuzzi or spa pool. And it open up to an open air garden. But i doubt we need that. Now i have a evil thought - Spending some nights here. And spending some nights at the other. ;p

2009-06-10T05:20:00.004+08:00

I WANT A BEACH HOLIDAY!!!~
Bring me here!! Pleeeeasssseeee~

Centara Villa Phuket
Chanced upon this place while browsing. I like! Its individual villas on its own, with or without pool or jacuzzi.

And the rooms are sea-facing. With sun-decks on the balcony.

I miss this blue sea so much. I wanna be back there!!

I'm gonna talk to BF tomorrow. We are having a little debate over cruise or Langkawi. Then i thought of Krabi, which i had been some two years back. But cos there's no direct flight, i thought of Phuket. Which again though i had been there about 8 months back, BUT! I wanna go AGAIN~ I love Thailand~

2009-06-08T03:19:00.002+08:00

Spent a lazy afternoon yesterday. BF wanna work out, hence we headed to Bedok Reservoir where he acc me to walk for approx. 30min before he brought me to the floating platform while he goes on his run. Yea, anyone should have expected i wont be joining him. 1 round would be hell for me. Not forgetting its under the hot sun. Despite the big sunny day, it was rather breezy. Watched the uncles do remote boat racing (or whatever that's called) while on my mp3. BF came back shortly which i thought was some 15min but 27min had passed without my knowing. He was pretty disappointed with the result, which he says he used to be able to finish like 24mins or so. Well, to me it seems like a less than 5min doesnt make much of a diff. But he took it differently.

Seeing others blog, many people had blogged about "Half a year had passed". Yea, i hadnt really reflect back on the past half a year. How had everything been? I fell from a relationship that i held much hope on. Despite all the happenings, i did not give up nor back off. But eventually, i let go after 1yr. Many told me i took too long. Still, its over and whats left would only be memories, locked up in my own pandora box.

Met a imperfectly beautiful man, Dan. Its been two months down the road. Short, with lotsa arguements and disagreement. But we never fail to talk things out and make up. A man completely diff from all the others. And im thankful for his presence in my life. For like i mentioned before, you just know he meant everything he said. Cos he is a practical individual, who dont talk the impossible.

Ups and downs on work. But im glad i moved on. I stepped out of the "circle" i've always been trapped in. I'll update further on this when the time is ripe. :)

New friends come, old friends go. How often do one friend stay in your life? Everyone is busy with own's life. For those who care, just know i'm doing well and i'm happy for now.

What lies ahead of the remaining 6months before 2009 come to an end? I hope to make the fullest out of it. Especially with the upcoming challenge im gonna face, much soon towards the end of the year or coming next year. Wish me luck!

2009-06-06T14:54:00.004+08:00

Meet Baby Kaylyn!

This is my 2nd time seeing her since her birth. And the first was on Jac's wedding, some a year odd back. Now, baby Kaylyn is TWO! :)

Went over to Jer's place, supposed to be having lunch there. Aunt called me up in the morning asking if i wanna head over Karen's place together. So we did. Sis did not expect me. So it was a surprise for her. And Fang, Karen's hubby, did not recognise me at all when he walk out of the room! That was a good laugh for everyone. It was also my first time meeting sis's 2nd baby, 3months old Kayden. He's sucha chubby boy with lovely double eyelid. :) But seeing sis juggling with both of them was sucha tough job. With both of them crying especially, and little Kaylyn, full of jealousy over her baby bro. But i love the way she fight over for mum and grandma when they carry little bro. "Ah-ma bao bao" or "MUMMY!!" Just remind me of how i seek my grandma's attention last time when i see her carrying sis.

Brought Kaylyn out with us for lunch. As per aunt, its the first time she brought Kaylyn out without her mummy following. But we didnt stay out for long cos she keep wanting aunt to carry her, which she couldnt. To our surprise, a two year old would say "i dont want to go home", shaking her hand and head together. We guess sis had been too hard on her at home. Smart girl could actually also look at the menu and pointed to us a dish and said "I want noodle soup". Best part was, she pointed to the right dish! How kids grow these days.

It had been a good day, catching up with all of them. But missing Loretta and Jac. I miss them too. Uncle dropped me off in Orchard, where i waited for baby to end work and head to movie, followed by dinner as Aston Katong and we had a long chat over sea breeze at East Coast and gotten home at 0430.

Heading out now. Its our off day! :)

2009-06-05T02:04:00.005+08:00

Supper with the lovely people.

And the happy Anders, proud to see Allan in a "Sweden" tee. Yea, cos he's a swedish.

Over-Contented. Pic edited by my Taiwan Trainee. Haa~

Well, 1June had passed 5days. It shouldnt be too late to share that its a success. Awaiting for the next step. :)
Off day x 2, followed by night shift. Jer's mum ring me for lunch tomorrow. And seeing bf after his work for dinner and movie. *BIG smile~

2009-05-30T03:47:00.009+08:00

I took these few days back. Work of my Dad. Guess he was too bored at home.

He turned this ->

To this! ->

OK! Side view still look ok, like its in diapers. But look at the front!

I know you guys get what i meant.

And this, which i found the last. And felt the saddest for it.
From this ->

To this!! ->

Isn't that sad? I dont know if i should laugh at it. But i did when i found this.
And this poor little one, in this oversize bathrobe which is meant for another stuff toy. Now, that stuff toy is naked.

It might seem alright from here. But trust me, its not. And he project that pathetic look that read to me "save me!"

He also stuck this piece of thingy on my wardrobe.

its the chicken that makes me laugh. Not like he dont know how to write the word. So i really wonder why he drew it. I could only relate it to his boredom.

2009-05-29T05:29:00.003+08:00

The peacocks are giving me a hard time since 4-ish with their "eh-oh" call and its 0530hrs now. Good one hour had passed and they're still going on and on. [~.~"]

Off day finally. Am already sleepy now. 2 more hours to struggle~
FO KTV later. Its all along 6-3am but heard we couldn't book that long this time around cos its weekend? But we pay!! Both me and bf's off day together. But we both have our own prog. He'll be heading down Butter Fac with his colleagues. So its gonna be a short meet-up later.

Just gotta accept in relationship, each other should have their own time with friends. Like bf always say, just as long as we both know we got each other in the heart.

2009-05-28T03:56:00.002+08:00

Halfway through 2nd night shift. While waiting for the reports to generate, so much pop up on my mind. On how i seriously need to save up, how i needa motivate myself to do so.

Made a last min move of appointment to Dental yesterday. Had my teeth cleaned and checked. I could not escape the need of surgery. But, i could go ahead with braces first. Results may turn out worst than how it currently is, although the teeth would be straightened. Suggestion is brace, surgery then braces again. I foresee the high cost coming. Therefore, the need to save up soon.

BF wanna cruise some time in Aug. I've done a check up, there is promo for UOB and Citibank cardholders. And pricing is acceptable, if its what it publish - $209+64(Taxes) for 3D2N Ocean view cabin with Balcony. Will call up some time later to confirm.

3days away to the anxious day. :(
p.s I can't access Stella's and Jeanne's blog on my netbook! Jeanne, as i've told you, its a blank page. And Stella, it suddenly fail to load no matter how many attempts. Bad~
A friend told me, she found out from her blog's tracker that there had been people searching for me on google search engine. One of the IP is found to be from Chai Chee industrial? Whoever you are, i hope, its out of a friendly gesture. :)

2009-05-22T16:23:00.005+08:00

For you, my dearest friend.

I miss you equally much. I'm always a call away. :)
Tell mummy i'm good. I hope, we'll see each other soon.

2009-05-19T23:12:00.003+08:00

Two great movies off the list. Angels and Demons last week and Star Trek today. Bf and myself got the same off day. We decided to keep away from town and head down to AMK for movie. Its some time-off moments with him. But gonna be back to work tomorrow. Dont know what shit is waiting again. Got more than 10 complain sms from a colleague. Bad day for her.

Ive just received my interview appointment email. Entire session was said to be "would last approx. 3hours"!! Bf had booked dental appointment for me on the day's morning too. Yea, might be going ahead with braces again. Bf did his there and recommended the place to me. Doing check-up first. But at least this place allows me to forgo the surgery first, unlike NUH which insist surgery before braces and made me gave up the idea. If everything is ok, most prob would go ahead with braces and check out the results first. Might not be ideal but if acceptable, would not do the under-cuts unless really needed.

Ive serious anxiety on this interview. I hadn't been to one for damn long cause for my full time, I went straight to HR without interview at all. So that make it the last was during my trainee time. To enter the hotel for internship and that's good 8yrs ago~! Everyone, please give me all your blessings!!

Anyway, i should update on that soon.

2009-05-18T00:31:00.007+08:00

I had so much fustration in me. All boiling up till im gonna explode anytime soon. Everthing just have got to do with me. And i had enough of it!

I just don't understand why he have to repeatedly tell me don't put work and personal together, when HE himself is the one. Once you kenna black listed, that's it! All the shit will just pile up, waiting for you. But before you talk about others, take a good look of yourself in the mirror. I merely check out a room, with a balance of $12.67. Called guest, guest had left hotel and ask me to keep the change as tips. WHAT IS FCUKING WRONG? Email swamp in, saying i pocketed the money for greed. WTF? You think its $120? Or $1200? Its ONLY $12!! Just go and think for yourself how much you had taken and kept in the so call fund. More like a imaginary fund that doesnt exist at all. All the money we paid for missing keys. I remember there's a time all of us splited and had to pay some $160 odd amount. And 13 of us splited. How much does that make up? Which fcuking hotel ask their staffs to pay for this kind of things that should be hotel expenses? Thats not all. The tips this particular company, which come a good at least 5times a year. Each time of $2-300 amount of tips. Where had they gone to? Said wanna pay for FO gathering. But when receipt come up, oh.. its too ex or pay for next one. Next one never come.

The load is getting so heavy. Spare others a road of survival. Why do people have to push others to the wall? He hit me with this the other day. Imagine yourself in the sea. You had just fallen from a sunken ship. Would you trap water to keep afloat or swim to look for help. He told me, he felt i'll just stay put, only trying to stay afloat. He thinks at my age, i ought to be fighting for a better position etc instead of being contented with my current post. No one is ever contented. But at the very least, i know im not the oldest one around. And there are many others who are holding a lower position with a much lower pay. So why only me?!

Quit abusing your authorities. It doesnt mean you as a boss doesnt make mistake. Its just no one dares to pinpoint it out. Its so tiring. I really couldnt afford to live everyday waking up, thinking what is laid ahead for me.

I felt ive grew up in this hotel. My first and only hotel ive worked for. Since internship back in 2001. Back then, I was only 17. Fresh from school, not knowing anything. I was being "forced" to learn. Put on shift all alone, doing cashiering and work like everyone else. Only diff is, I was only drawing $400. This, however had made me learnt much more than my other classmates who are also there. Full time for 5yrs. Adding up the 2yrs internship, ive been here for a good 7yrs. Knowing the place almost inside out, I really hate to think ive gotta leave one day soon.

Perhaps its the same at any other place. But like what me and baby always say - You'll never know until you try. Wish me luck for the upcoming interview. Its just 2 weeks away. Opening hotel. How would it be like to work there? Tough, i assume. But im willing to take all the challenge that have to come. Cause' its time i move on. To take a look at what the outside world is. Than to keep trapped in one. I don't have much faith that i would get the job. Given the overwhelming amount of candidates im competing with. But whatever it is, I'll move on. To others, if not here.

2009-05-14T16:25:00.013+08:00

Hadn't find time to update. Been busy with major group check-in the past few days. Finally things cools off. Back to merely 10 arrivals a day. Boss highlighted to us over briefing that in the financial meeting, its revealed hotel isn't doing well financially. We are not making any profits, neither are we making any lost. But barely made a tie. They are looking at serious cost cutting, terms of casual labours and requisitions. Hoping retrenchment is the very last resort.

Off day today. Went no.5 last night to hang out with colleagues and bf. Soundly asleep, got a call from xx to inform i had been shortlisted for an interview on 1June. Where it is, it'll be reveal if i got the job. Cos i didn't want much people to know about it and go around spreading words at work. Tired. Couldn't take the stress anymore. Going to work everyday wondering what is waiting in queue for me. Just cos i'm a senior. Just cos i'm a GSE.

Away from the unhapiness. Loading pics from the past few days!

Dinner over at bf's place on Sat. Sis brought baby Clare over to meet the grandparents. Presenting, Uncle Dan with his niece, Clare.

And we stayed over on Sentosa on our off day last week.

@ no.5 last night.

That's all for today! :)

2009-05-12T04:32:00.003+08:00

Just finished with the template. Its 0430hrs now. Time to bed!!
Will blog tomorrow. :)

Bless me with a good day at work~

2009-05-07T03:58:00.004+08:00

I envied seeing others having true friends. As much as I always thought I found one, I got disappointed that he/she turn out not to be.

Good friends wish each other well. Good friends is happy seeing the other happy. Not telling "I don't like your bf" or "you got your bf you dont want me" etc kind of seemingly childish phrases. People often do not judge themselve. Who would, chose to meet a friend when your bf/gf is avail? Why must one always think its others forsaking them and not they themselves are also doing the same?

I lost a good friend who I really thought she was the one. We did things together. We told each other almost everything. It just came in a flick. Our friendship developed over days. She encourage me to go for the things I want. And when I got it, things change. Shouldn't a good friend be happy to see her so called good friend too, find her happiness? Why are you contridicting, saying this initially and now the other?
She: "Hey let's go dinner one day at xx"
Me: "OK. Lets ask (her bf) and (my bf) along"
She: "Then you go with (my bf). I dont wanna go anymore."

Just what is freaking wrong?! Not like we dont know each other?
"I couldn't get along with the zodiac-dog."

Would a friend tell you this? No matter however much you dont like your friend's bf/gf, I still feel there should be a respect at least for your friend, moreover me who you called your best friend. BF asked me on several occasion. How long have you been good friend with her. Initially I didnt read much into it. Till once, BF said "She is very ironic." Why did he say so? She, on one hand ask me to protect myself from any hurt etc. Which i saw as a form of concern from her. But on the other hand, ask BF to be careful of me. And this is before we even started. I even wondered if she has any feelings for my BF. But then, it couldnt be the case cos she's happily attached.

Whatever it is, I'm equally disappointed in you. Like perhaps how you felt. "xx is disappointed in her." was her FB shoutout. I could only relate that as towards me. I had done my part to explain myself on a email to her. Whatever happens after, I dont wanna be bothered with anymore. Cos as far as I know, i've done absolutely nothing to deserve this shit.

You may read this. But i seriously have no offends. At the very least, if he had done something nasty to you, or not being nice to me. Fair enough for you to get cross. BUT!! Why could you get along with him before, and now that im with him you suddenly "realise" you cant get along with him? I AM HAPPY! He do things that no others do. I told BF over our phone call just now. I do not remember anyone who makes an effort to search and plan a place for a nice dinner with me. Or bother doing small little things to surprise me. All i could recall, was prob Jeremie. And that was like good 8yrs ago.

A feeling ive always yearn for again. Being repeatedly reminded how important I meant to him. Not being naive here. But you just know he really meant it when he says every word cos he shows it and not just say it! I've finally gotten it. Happiness. And there's nothing more i would ask for.

2009-05-04T23:48:00.002+08:00

Swine Flu spreading. People says we who work in hotels has a bigger risk. How true is this?

Metropark Hotel in Hong Kong was sealed up. Staffs and guests are not allowed to leave the hotel. I start to think, what if a time comes it became us in this situation. Stranded on an island? I guess at least, we have the island to move around rather than them, trapped in a building?

Meeting on Wed at 3pm. Would be staying in hotel after work ends at 8am. How long the meeting would be, nobody knows. Said to be 6. But could get even later. Whatever it is, i know my rest is only from 8ish-2pm the most.

BF's off day tomorrow. Another little rest day. Prolly 4hrs of sleep. Had to go for my eye test. Hopefully had gotten better after not in lens for almost 2weeks.

2009-05-04T15:09:00.008+08:00

Been sleeping very little. Drag myself to work everyday, fall asleep as and when i can. On transports, on trains, on buses. Night shift today, tried as much as i can to sleep to the fullest. Its 3pm, and im finally awake.

As said, some pics from Nad's birthday the other day.

The birthday girl. In her Hotel RE! suite with that ooo-lala water bed.

The girls. Current and ex colleagues.

And some of the guys.

Almost, everyone.

And lastly, my baby love! Everyone play a part in capturing these moments. The sweet him, cheeky him, blur him and devil him. <3ss!

2009-04-30T11:52:00.003+08:00

I'm Tired!! I dont wanna work!!!

Went Nad's birthday bash yesterday. Headed to wine bar at Hotel Re, followed by Arena. Got home at 5-ish. Sleepy can~ :(
Load the pictures soon once i get hold of them.

Yesterday, a guest suddenly hit me with "Are you Jeremie's ex gf?"
This came out when i ask "May i help you?" Not something i expect as a reply. Lol. Turn out to be Faith, Stella's friend. Haa.. Nice seeing you girl. :)

Alright, heading to work soon. Update again soon.

2009-04-27T18:55:00.002+08:00

Let the picture do the talk. :)

p.s photo is at its original effect. No special edits except for its frame and wordings.

2009-04-27T01:35:00.003+08:00

Slept barely two hours. Met bf @ 1pm at Tamp1 to collect our chain and rings. Head to Century Sq as he wanna get me new specs and I wanna get new lenses as well. Did eye test, ended up being analysed cornea infection on the right eye without me telling him about the pain I had last night. The optical says my eye lack oxygen and its due to my prolong wear of lenses as well. Was being instructed to stop wear of lenses for 1 week, (gonna be four-eye froggie) if not my eye will eventually get worst or ended up blind. Unable to analyse my right eye degree due to blurness in vision caused by the infection. So would have to return back next week. Took a good long more than an hour odd to narrow down our choices. Stuck between two - a Red 3/4 frame, which project a more mature look or a Purple full frame, for a more "young" look. We kind of like both actually. Tough one.

Dinner over at his sis's place @ TPY. Baby Clare is really cute. :)
Yes, and at TPY. Wouldnt leave without Koi Cafe! New found love - Oolong milk tea. Try it. I like~

2009-04-26T03:28:00.008+08:00

I wrote a crap post. Ended up deleting it. Cause' i dont wanna offend anyone. No pinpoint. Just more or less on what people write on their blog. Sometimes its just like a joke. Bf once told me, people write on blog cause' they know people read it. Now i kind of understood what he meant. I laugh over people's post. Knowing perhaps somewhere, there are people who laugh over my posts too. But well, as long as people concern are happy.

Crap. I know. Im tired.

Long day awaits. Ending work at 8, meeting bf at 1 to his niece's full month. We've gotten a set of ring and chain last week. Will be picking it up tomorrow. *BIG smile!

2009-04-25T02:55:00.005+08:00

Got awoken by mum in the early morning. Took a peep at my phone. Slightly before 8am. Was about to fall back to sleep, till I heard mum say "someone from Serangoon send you a letter." I know its you. Thank you. Its a nice card. Did you do it yourself? Read it in my half-awakeness. Was I suppose to reply something? I don't know. Or rather, I no longer know how to communicate with you anymore.

Movie with bf. Thankful enough to be able to leave an hour and a half before actual end work time. Had a late dinner and caught Friday the 13th. I got rather jumpy throughout the show. Lousy. We had a little disagreement again. But we made up with our agreed hugs whenever something comes in between us. I know I hadnt intro him. Well, all needed to be known is im a happy girl with the love and care I need. He has his flaws. Impatient, bad temper at times, getting mooody over the slightest thing. But he sure is one who tries his best to understand, reason out things with me. For this, we know nothing is unsolveable cause' we'll always talk things out. We hadnt known for long. Nonetheless, we've accepted each other completely. It was a tough battle for him, having to accept me into his life. But im glad we tried. If not, we wouldnt had realised we could make it. :)

Thank you baby.

2009-04-23T20:48:00.002+08:00

Cant help but have to see the fake-ness in people. How much does one exactly meant what he/she says? And why do people actually bother saying one and act the other.

In any ways, im glad you moved on. I'm glad you found one who you love.

And for myself, im thankful to have him, to had stepped into this relationship which we always thought happened too soon. Yet he had proven it all to me in this short while with every little actions, words and loves.

Im happy now. Thats all it matters.

2009-04-22T14:38:00.002+08:00

Finally started at the gym. Did 20min of track mile, 30min of cycling and 30 arm stretch. But did not get up with any aches anywhere, which i thought i would. Suppose to get down tomorrow before work, but there is a possibility Ric might change shift so we'll see how it goes. Caught movie, 17again. A show that bf doesnt really wanna watch but went along with me. I just like Zac's smile. Though he did braces before, seen from the kid's pic they displayed of him at the end of the show with his crooked teeth. Glad bf thinks the show did not appear as bad as he thought. :)

Heading out in awhile. Today is a last min off. AL in fact. I guess occupancy is too low but hopefully they wont clear all my ALs. Planning to Nepal with bf in oct. Tough trip but ill try. :)

2009-04-18T23:36:00.003+08:00

Yesterday some California Fitness crew came to our hotel to recruit new members. They had this 30days trial @ $29.90 with unlimited usage of the gym, sauna and steam room, yoga/dance/pilate/aerobic classes. Went down to the orchard brunch with Ric and Fahmi today, to get our pass done. Did a Body Composition Analysis and result didn not turn out too well. In fact i exceed 2kg of my ideal weight, which was analysed to be 52kg. I need to reduce 2kg of Body Fats Mass, gain at least 30% of Muscle Mass. I am highly under for protein, under developed for upper and lower balance. Although its said my weight is healthy, but i was diagnose "EDEMA", which is being defined as "Swelling of part of body caused by accumulation of excessive flud due to chronic disease or body disorder."

BF met us after work and got worried bout the results. Under overall grading, EDEMA is "consult your doctor immediately". The trainer who did the analysis with us asked if i had been picky on food, or eating very very little since young. Perhaps i did, and was like what he told me, "accumulated" since young. For the first time, i was told i had water retention. And its partly that makes me looks "swelling".

Guess its time to cut down supper. Had a late dinner still the other day with bf, saw darling Jeanne, who only recognise me through my tattoo. omg. My friend of 9yrs ah, only recognise my tattoo! Sad~ :p

2009-04-15T00:56:00.004+08:00

Met bf after his driving lesson today. Went for movie at Cathay. He wants me to call shots so i decided on "The-Unborn" which i had been wanting to watch. But "Gran Torino" caught my eye too and only then silly him said he actually wanna catch Gran Torino long long time back. Hence we decided to watch that instead.

Very nice show i must say. Funny, plus a little of sadness towards the end. I did not understand it in the first place. As to why did he went to get shot by the rest, himself. Till bf explained and i teared. :(

Well spent off day for today. He's back to work tomorrow and when he's off, im back to work. -.-"

2009-04-14T04:49:00.003+08:00

Last night shift. Finally its off day the next 3days. Phew!
There's a reallll need for a short getaway. We are planning for a Batam spa trip for a start, and Aussie perhaps somewhere in Oct. Not confirm yet though but for sure looking forward for one to come real sooooooon!

2009-04-13T06:19:00.003+08:00

I was hasitant to or not to write this post. I guess i ought to have my say.

The fact is i do not hate you. But the sudden things you do, caught me unaware. And the very least i would expect, was you to turn up at my house despite knowing my dad is home and i had to explain things out. I had no means of hurting anyone. But i kept all smses from you, and one of which was you telling me to trust you when you say you like me, but wanted me not to wait. I also clearly remember my numerous times of telling you i'll go if someone comes along the way someday, which both of us agreed. I truly understand Sue now when she mentioned you do not voice out your feelings. And you only realise my presence when im gone? How long had we been "together"? Had you known how long a "invisible" person i had been, having people who seen us together asking me are the two of us together and i had to struggle between to tell the truth or not the truth? I do not even had an answer to give cos in actual fact, we do what couples do, but we are not a couple. How wierd a relationship could that be?

I guess nothing we said now could change anything. You are the one and only person i trusted and tells everything to. And i really mean everything. And you know how true this is. But we damaged this perfect "relationship" in our own hands.

Get hold of how you really feel and want within yourself. Last week you told me you still like *her. And today you told me its me all along. Nonetheless, this is done for yourself and not anyone else. Thank you for the beautiful memories. Thats all i could say.

2009-04-12T05:21:00.003+08:00

10Apr marks a happy day. :)

I am being instructed to start drinking water! Whoever knows me long enough would know, i do not drink plain water at all. Perhaps it really does do me good, and time to cut down on flavoured drinks.

2009-04-04T02:37:00.003+08:00

A friend said this during our random chat on msn over "relationship"..

"sometimes you dont even know who you are, or what you want. You have to find yourself first, before you can allow another person into your life responsibly. Only then you can change certain areas which the love in relationship certainly does. If you dont even know what you are in the first place, the relationship will only change you to someone you dont wanna become or hope to be. Thats how many couples end up hurting each other and say that the other individual has changed."

How true do you think this is?

2009-03-31T00:27:00.004+08:00

3rd addition - Star on lower neck.

Pardon it cos the anticeptic and excess ink is not removed fully yet. Fahmi and Ric was suppose to only go with me. Turned out, they did it too. Yes. Both of them. And i really like the two nautical stars Fahmi did on this shoulder blade. One on each side. Had arranged to go back next month to "save" the honey star i did in Phuket. Ok, thats the name they gave it cos its yellow. Plan is to either cover it into a black and yellow Nautical Star or extend a few more star all the way up my rib cage. Will decide nearer to date.

Bed time. Slept less than a hour when i got home today after work and head out till now.

2009-03-18T23:47:00.004+08:00

Coldplay will be checking into our hotel for the 2nd time, due to arrive tomorrow late evening. We're all looking forward to see the rest of the band from tomorrow on and they'll be with us for 5days. Most people looks forward to Chris Martin. But its Guy Berryman for me. Who cares he's married. lol.

During their last tour in Singapore, they gave out a couple of VIP tix so everyone was hoping for the same this time. Well, theres already a queue. So... if it happens.. who's the lucky one?

Weet-ooo-Weet! i like!~

2009-03-17T23:02:00.002+08:00

its a colleague's last day. went for a farewell dinner at marina square. took tons of dumb photos. now im feeling so bloated and fat. Tired. Sleepy.

ps: im in love with my pink netbook. :)

Selling off my less than 2yrs old Acer lappy. Anyone interested, buzz me if not it'll be off to sim lim somewhere next week.

2009-03-14T04:19:00.004+08:00

A bargger just came to check-in. Irritating bargger who doesnt wants to provides any ID for registration. He told me "i'll only give you $500 CASH!" I replied "sir, $500 is before tax. Nett price is $588.50." Still, he doesnt wants to give any ID nor his name. "Call the security if you want!"

I called my manager. The bargger then questioned me "are you scared of me that you have to call someone here? You are pretty, but empty in your brain. You shouldnt be working here. You could be a magazine cover girl" I thought he was gonna tell me to be some hooker at Geylang. Smart him didnt. If not i dont know what i'll do to him. But i dont at all appreciate what they calls his "compliments" to me.

People always says, customers are always right. Nonetheless, there's always a limit to one's tolerance and im always, in a way impressed by whoever answered the guest back.

My manager told him "there's no need for you to shout. This is the lobby." He insisted he wasnt shouting though. He keeps pointing his finger at me, saying im scared of him, i cant handle him blah blah. I continued my work, completely ignoring him. Eventually, he did not check-in. Saying he's "buey song" being looked down by his own nation people. Oh.. he mentioned he worked in police force, was hotelier long time ago and self claimed he gives much better service to his guest back then compared to us. Haa... thats a joke! with him behaving like this, its hard to believe what he said was true. He doesnt even knows room charges comes with taxes!

Another irritating guest. Came to collect his room key, and asked "can i take a look at your hand?" He grabbed my hand in his, and said "wow!". Good thing he didnt try anything funny.

2009-03-13T06:00:00.004+08:00

Its another party till dawn yesterday, for Jo's post birthday plus Fahmi's birthday celebration. Got home close to 6, purposely not set an alarm for a peaceful sleep. Turn out, auto woke up by 12noon. Quite impressive, cos i expect myself to knock out till late noon.

Met June for dinner, made a last minute plan to head to IT show @ Suntec since we're nearby. Had been troubled by getting Lenovo or MSI. And finally decides to stick to MSI pink after much consideration. Thanks to monster for all the info and in helping to get it. :)

On the way, our eye got caught on the banner "BODYSHOP SALES". We had to queue to get in, worst part was.. its a super big crowd. Yes, its expected. But its the kiasu-ism that is scary. People pushed, squeezed, snatch! I gave up and stood aside. June managed to snatch a liquid foundation and blusher for me. Pretty good deal. Close to 50% off retail price. So if you have good "open road" skill like june, check this out.

Eye infection AGAIN! :(
I guessed its time to switch back to normal lens cos colored lens is giving too much prob to my eye. Price paid for vanity. Though it makes it alot easier for me to "locate" color lens be it inside or outside, still i guess its time to stop before the prob got worst.

Looking forward to my new lappy in the next few days! *BIG smile!

2009-03-09T21:10:00.004+08:00

Yesterday i was complaining its too hot. Today im complaining its too cold. Seriously, the weather is so bad recently. Hot and cold, hot and cold. It rained the whole of today. Since the time i came to work at 11-ish. and now its already 9pm and its still drizzling. COLD!!~ I got all wet this morning just by waiting at the train station. The train took 6 good minutes to arrive, and the endless strong wind just keep blowing the rain in. By the time i boarded the train, my hair was already dripping water. Unbelievable.

Off day tomorrow. i MUST have Long John. Been craving for it since long. But right now i just wish i could have steamboat, or just a hot bowl of porridge.. Ahhhhhhh..... nice! :)

2009-03-06T01:14:00.003+08:00

Met up with June. Its been at least a year odd since we last met. Accompanied her to career fair at Suntec, and filled in applications myself for Marina Sands Resort and Resort world on Sentosa. Well, too many applicants. And i must say, the chances are very very slim to be able to get it. Still, its just a try. Whatever it is, people just have to move on to a next phase of life, or have a change. Lunched, movie - Marley and me. I was wondering why people said they cried for this show. I thought it was nothing till the end... OK, i cried. Its nice, heart-warming. Dinner @ Seoul garden. Craved for steamboat cos we're cold? Though i didnt really wants to go there, cos of the "after-smell" on yourself, and also, pretty costly given that i dont eat alot. (Never never bring me to bufet.) Back to work tomorrow. Continue for afternoon shift till the next off on Tues. Tired.

2009-03-02T01:00:00.005+08:00

IF...

you are looking at somewhere else but not where you're walking towards, especially if you're looking behind you, PLEASE! Stop, stand still and walk only when you're done
you have bad sense of balancing, you jolly-well hold on to the pole, especially if its just right in front of you.
you are kiasu. Please at least have the courtesy to say "excuse me".
you are holding a fake branded bag. Do not look at a real one like as if yours is real and mine's fake.

Had a really irritating start of the day. Sunday! yes, everywhere is pack. First of all, this woman walk with her head turned back. I avoided. Still, she bang onto me, step on my toes and just said "OH!" and walked away. And then on the train, ok.. its packed but not too. This lady boarded the train with her about 8-9yr old daughter. Her daughter was literally leaning on me. Do i look like a pole or something? And the mum had a real bad sense of balancing, yet not holding on to anything when the pole was right in front of her face. The train moved and guess what? She wrap her one whole arm around my waist from the front and lean on me, gave me a step on my toe and?? Laugh over it WITHOUT a word of apology! And her daughter, being so young, already super kiasu. Pushed me and got a seat. To make the train ride worst, sorry to say but i really detest people acting tai-tai just cos they holds a branded bag? Whats more the one i met today was holding a obvious fake and she keeps staring at mine?! And no matter how many times i shifted, the corner of her bag just keep hitting me, which really irritates me. Not forgetting hers was only a PM size. Mine was a MM and i do not hit anyone with it. Alighting the train, this uncle actually shouted like as if im deaf "SIAM". I was so pissed that i replied in a realy pissed manner "im alighting too". Nonetheless, he pushed me aside with his elbow! AND!!! At harbourfront mrt control. There's always this group of people, from insurance, banks or whatever. People can totally ignore them and walked straight, not even acknowledging them. Yet they seemingly dont even bother and just keeps following. This lady stretch out her two arms and blocked my way? Already super pissed me "sweeped" her away with a arm and walked ahead. Irritating peoples. And i sees them everyday. I'll always just walk ahead, eyes locked at one direction and completely ignore them. Ive got bus to catch. Completely no time to entertain them.

Ahhh.. i nag so much today.. Tomorrow will be a better day..!

2009-03-01T02:01:00.006+08:00

Afternoon shifts these few days. And ive been stuffing myself with suppers? Cant help it. Last meal was at 4ish pm and i got back home like past midnight? Aiyooo! My shatec classmate commented me on facebook. That im growing <<<>>>! Know what that means right? And a colleague says i look alike with a trainee at my side. The thing is, SHE'S PLUMP! Freddy was laughing when i told him this. Cos the person who said this to me is his asst.mgr.

This is BAD!! ive been telling him already. Im putting on weight but he keep saying im skinny? NO lor! BUTtttt.... i still didnt start dieting myself nor work out. Perhaps this is a really bad sign.

Pay day! Bonus is less than a month. Perhaps somewhere around 3weeks odd. TSK~ Nonetheless, i kept up with my saving plan. And im also planning to keep the cash for my new lappy with my finance controller. Looking forward to the upcoming IT fair!! :)

Sleepy already. Zzzz...

2009-02-26T20:21:00.007+08:00

Chanced upon Stella's (aka Jeremie's gf) blog from the link on Jer's photos. (For those who doesnt knows who Jer is, he's my ex bf back in 1997 & 1999) Seriously i always thought she's arrogant and not easy to get along kind of girl since i met her on Jer's sis wedding a year odd back. And sometimes even worried if he's doing well in this relationship. Nonetheless, i do see a big change in him as compared to the him before. Not that our relationship was bad, in fact till now, our relationship was the only one that i had where there is completely no quarrel in two years, given the fact that we meet EVERYDAY! No doubt there after things got a change and we broke up eventually. Still, this close to 4yrs of relationship would never be forgotten.

There is this post Stella put up yesterday, that makes me see her differently, and to "be at ease" after reading it, knowing he is happy with who he's with, and being treated well and vice versa. And really. She's worth the envy cos Jer got the best family i ever met. Best parents, best sisters, best in-laws, best uncles and aunties. Its was them who made me what i am today, esp. his mum who dressed me up, doll me, further educate me, enrolling me into Shatec, paying for my school fees and ended me in this job im in now that had changed me entirely. I was just like her daughter. And im really thankful for everything to-date, though its all in the past. And this is why i still holds close contacts with them because without them, there wont be me.

Couldnt believe it. I actually tagged on her board. Which part of me was afraid to see her reply after her knowing its me, which she obviously would know who i am. She was apparently having an arguement with someone who i saw as childish, and i merely wrote her some words cos her post touches me. I wont paste it up here, but its rather about the trust and love she and Jer shares and it just lets me feel happy for them. I always thought this is really important in all relationship, easy said but not easy achieved. But im glad they did it.

Her reply:
stella - XD: what you said was very touching. thou u din name who u r but i guess you've really seen jer change. whoever it is i still thank u for your supportive words. Well, appreciated
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stella: are you xindai? hello! heh. pls tag. i dun mind. thnks for ur supportive words yea.
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stella: i'm tinking probably only your name starts with X. heard alot abt u frm jer's mum. very nice girl.
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And i actually added her in FB? omg. I know, Jer might be thinking "THIS IS CRAZY!"
I really miss them alot.. And i hope, to visit them real soon, esp. to see Jer's sis newborn. :)

2009-02-26T00:03:00.007+08:00

Soon to be back to work in a few hours time. If only time could pass a little slower...
Had been checking out netbooks with Fred, although we had decided which one to get already.

Well, this is the baby. After much consideration, i would either get the black or the white one. Cos the pink is not really the pink i like. Plan is to get on Mar's IT fair, which we could get from Fred's friend. But we wonder how much is the bonus? Plus my main concern is how to sell away my current lappy.

Anyways, i had appointed a FOC finance controller today cos i was being told i spend too much. Im sure he will do a good job to oversee my finance. Haha!
Thank you in advance~ :)

2009-02-24T03:27:00.004+08:00

Only one night shift this time around. Will be off tomorrow and day after. Had a really long sleep from about 10pm to 2pm today. :)

Still, im starting to feel a little sleepy now.

Have agreed to breakfast with colleague after work. Craving for egg and toast breakfast, which we've planned to have at vivo's toast box. And im also looking forward to lunch/dinner later with monster. Katong LAKSA!! and of course KOI cafe bubble tea on the way! Its just another "craving for laksa" day for us. :)

2009-02-21T22:19:00.003+08:00

im getting to see so many ugly sides of people. And realised, this world is so scary.

People who shoots words without thinking of others feelings. Who threw tantrums/attitudes at people for unknown reasons. People who put blames on others, cook up stories to be an angel and makes others the devil. And MORE! The list will go on and on. Whats wrong?? im really puzzled.

Service industries especially. People always have to put up a fake smile, be nice and the moment customers/guests' back turn! What?
Ive seen it for myself, or even been one myself at times. A guest walks past, smile, greet. And once the guest past, we talk bad, we roll eyes. I often pays attention to other colleagues who meets guest, be it in-hse or site inspection guest. They chat, laughs like they're some old friends for years. Once back is turned, again, immediate facial expression change. Not even a smile or whatsoever.

How often are we sincerely speaking and acting? How often are we being nice straight from the heart? I dont know about others. But ive always been doing this self reflection. God had created humans with different personalities, characters. But its you yourself, who could make a difference, a change.

Yesterday, a guest came and requested for late check out. And one thing i couldnt uderstand till now in my 6yrs in hotel industry is, how could some people be so "no-shame" to ask for free this and that, and gave this "i ask, you MUST give" kind of attitude. Asked for late check out till 430pm cos "son needs to sleep from 2-4pm"?? My colleague was nice enough to extend a 2hours LCO till 2pm for them. The guest literally stood there and argued for a good 15-20minutes, repeating again and again her son dont sleep before 2pm and wont wake up before 4pm. They are actually expatriates staying in Singapore! If it true that your son have to sleep at 2, why cant you check out at 12 and bring your son home to sleep? She then used "spa appointment" that coincidently ends at 4 to check out at the same requested time. When declined, she threatened to cancel spa appointment. When i asked if she wants me to call spa for her to cancel now rather than cancel tomorrow and got imposed cancellation fee, she stumbled and reject. Nonetheless, i gave spa a call and got to know, she did not have a appointment booked at all! Today, when we were all certain she will not check out even at the extended check out time of 3pm, she leaves before 1pm. This, however made me smile. For a reason, i could get the room ready for the next arrival/guest. And another, though she acted that way the night before, but she had given a step in by perhaps understanding our position.

In life, there always had to be one who gives, and one who take. I really hope everyone could be in harmony. Cos im sick of these giving faces, attitudes kind of things among friends/colleagues. Afterall, we aint kids anymore.

2009-02-16T19:57:00.003+08:00

Alright. i've finally changed my templete.
Does this looks better monster? :)
But i think the words are too small. And maybe no one would understand the navigate next page. Its to type "her","tag","exits", "past","wants" and scroll down.

There are actually alot blogskins that i fancied. But many were either error on the templete or too pink or just didnt turn out as nice as it looked.

Off yesterday, today and tomorrow. I seriously looks forward to a getaway. And its been sometime since my last trip to Bangkok. So yeah. Bangkok is where im looking forward to get to. Perhaps within the next few months or so. Everyone was quite demoralised by the fact of not having bonus at our expected pay day. Rumours then spread that its due to be out last month, which again wasnt. Last week, people spread that asst. finance controller spread words that bonus is confirmed but dont know how many months we're getting. And today, Fred smsed and said its being announced but again, dont know how many months. I guess we shall just wait and see la.

Tired already @ 8pm?

2009-02-14T03:49:00.000+08:00

Had a good Friday 13. :)
Heartful breakfast with monster after a "diet" day the day before. Well, not a intentionally diet. Its just, by the time i woke up, breakfast and lunch is over. When i wanna have dinner, i got to leave for work. And when i thought i could have supper at work, was so busy till supper is over. Anyways, its been long since i had half-boiled egg with toast, together with a hot milo for breakfast. Its just what i had today! Lunch was at our long-wanted-to-try duck meat in Katong. And our all time fav. KOI cafe bubble tea in Parkway. See! I made up to the lost i had yesterday. :)

And we've also finally gotten our moshi pouch. I still settled with the pink one to go with my phone. And his, brown, which i thinks looks much better than the black one he lost.

The only bad bad thing was.. im ultra sleepy now cos i only slept like.. 2hours after my night shift. Coffee and Redbull doesnt seems to work on me! I hope time pass sooon.

Next up. I realllly realllly wanna get a new lappy. Fred showed me one which he's interested in getting and i got tempted? Ha.. It looks the same as the Acer i originally wanna get. But now this looks not bad too!

Last but not least, Happy Valentine's to all my love ones, especially to my bestie, Ebel, Monster Fred and Mr Ng. BIG BIG kissss!

2009-02-05T23:58:00.001+08:00

I admit im super slack nowadays. Hadnt been online even when i have the time.

Had another impromptu party till dawn yesterday. Got home at 5 this morning. Was meant to be a colleague's farewell, who's due to leave singapore in a week or so. But attention wasnt really on him. Still, had fun when the right person was there. Down with another eye infection. Eye is still red till now. It was a rare day where we had lots of us having the same off day together. Had plans for picnic but expected, not all who agreed to come came, given the fact that all had too much to drink the night before. The planned picnic turned out to be touring the island, which we've done umpteen times already. Got two luge rides, went images of sg and lots of casual roaming around. Tried out the new ride at Cineblast called Desprados (dont understand why?), which is opened for island staff to try. Fun but short ride. There's this moving "horse" which you need to sit on, and attached to it was a gun, where everyone will compete to shoot the "baddies" on the screen. Everyone was betting i'll be last. But i got 2nd place out of about 10 players? Try it if you could but guess tix is quite ex.

Random pics on the cam.
The wishing tree, which we all wrote our wishes on too

And the "leftover" from the Sentosa Flower, which i missed again this year.

2009-01-22T17:19:00.000+08:00

Had a good party yesterday @ Zirca for Shafiq's birthday. Its was the first time there for all of us since MOS closed. Wasnt really our kind of music last night though. Nonetheless, we did enjoy.

Thankfully am off yesterday, today and tomorrow. Dad's side family gathering on Fri. Uncle & Aunt plus cuzs were back from Melb for CNY. No thanks to selfish non-local who are NOT celebrating CNY and doesnt wanna change shift with me. Will be on shift till 1930hrs on CNY day1. One told me she had a chalet (like its more important than one who's celebrating festive with FAMILIES!) and the other told a colleague its too last minute? WTF! I informed ONE FCUKING week in advance. Plus roster only out on sun, i asked you on tues! Was that what you so claimed last min??!!

Seriously, i only met aunt, uncle, granny, cousins on CNY which is once a year. And yet people ruin it. Dad Allan had been trying to help me with getting a off approval from boss. Cos im the only chinese on shift? Still boss doesnt wanna approve it saying its not enough for TWO full timer plus one trainee running a shift? WHAT?! We did the same during Hari Raya and at that point of time the trainees wasnt even stable and familiar with their work yet! And now that they are much better and he still says no to my off?

The thing that makes my day worst was Wendy msged and says there's no bonus this year? THANKS LOR! :(

Freddy complained my blog is TOOOOO pink!! I hope there's nothing from Ebel cos she hates pink more than anyone else.
Note for Monster: I will change templete another day. Just bear with it for another few days or maybe weeks or maybe months ok. Heh... i know you'll forgive me. :) Maybe you should consider taking back your words of asking me to get that pink moshi pouch IF you could bear to seperate my pink phone with my NEW not-so-cheap pink hp strip with the pouch~ hahhahhahahahhahaa~ *winks

2009-01-15T19:26:00.000+08:00

Eye infection the past two days. Red teary eyes for two days and its till yesterday that i realised one of my lens tore. Was on "tootie" look for two days, and went as a blind mice to work today cos everyone was laughing at the tootie look i had with my glasses. Head out to vivo during lunch to get lenses and finally regained my usual vision.

Grabbed a bus home after work. Seems like a wrong move. Students boarded the bus, screaming, stomping, blasting musics on the phone, laughing. More than enough to get me irritated. Kicking the back of my seat, throwing things at each other that nearly hit me. Under my block, this aunite came down the stairs with a "kim-tang" of burnt paper incense. She opened up the cover and turned over to pour out on the grass patch. As expected with these kind of ultra windy days recently, the incense flew all over the place and of course, all over me.

Been meeting so many irritating people nowadays. Wonder why these people exist. The other day was on train home during the peak hours. And these two xx national woman boarded the train and pushed me from the back, snatched the handle bar that im holding onto and stood behind me, talking extreme loudly. One moved to my right and the other was then on my left. The most irritating thing is, both elbows hit my head to and fro as the train move. I was so irritated that i made a "TSK" and stared at one. And she actually replied me "没办法啦,很多人ah!" What?!!

And last week, on my way to work, i boarded the train and sit next to this xx race uncle. He actually pushed my bag away and tell me loud enough for others to hear "can you move away!" and the thing was, he took part of my seat i didnt grumble a word, who is he to speak? I didnt bother moving a bit cos i dont think i should. The next stop, this woman boarded with a crying baby. She boldly pulled up her top, pulled up her bra and breast-feed the baby. AND the xx uncle actually used the F word on her that kind of pissed her off as well. No doubt her actions was overly bold, still like she said, the baby was hungry and she couldnt help it. If given a choice, who would wanna show her boobie in public??

I dunno about others. But these irritating rides did a part to spoil my day. On the other hand, if a little nice thing happens, it makes my day.

2008-12-31T05:55:00.000+08:00

Last day of 2008.
2008 hadn't been a good year for myself. Irregardless on work or relationship. Nonetheless, a year had passed despite however much pains, sadness, hardship had came.

Hopefully in the year ahead, everything would be better. I dont need it to be perfect, just better would be good enough.

Photo recap for the year soon..

Now, on my to get list:
- ~~Contact Lens~~
- ~~Navel Stud~~
- ~~Spare HP Battery~~
- ~~Sandals~~ - To get one more heels and flats
- ~~Clothes~~ - More to come
The rest to be continued....

2008-12-29T04:25:00.000+08:00

Shopping with sis today after lunch with monster.

Checked out the Gucci sale. Browsed LV, Coach, Loewe, Tods, Christine Dior. Nothing caught my eye till i step into Burberry. Im so attracted by the shoulder and speedy bag. But sis advised me not to get the shoulder bag since the shape is like my LV Neverfull. Nonetheless, the bag is $785 and the speedy at $850. Went in and out of the boutique like 4 or 5 times and finally decide i'll give myself more time to think about it. Reason being, i was actually hoping to save up more this month. And thinking back, i had actually spent quite alot on these bags? I gave it a count.

-Neverfull - $1130
-Burberry blue label - $450
-Burberry blue label - $380
-LV Wallet - $440
-Coach tote - $329
-Gucci tote - $420
Adding up, i had spent over 3k on all these. Still, i dunno how long my temptation to get the Burberry speedy would last.

On a happy note, Thanks monster for the blingy starry naval stud. One off my to get list. :)
Now, i've got starry on my necklace AND tummy! ^_______^
Got my lenses today too. Picked 3 colors out of the multi selections - Pure Hazel, Brown and Purple. Its less obvious as compared to the other colors like green, blue, grey etc. So its actually two off my to get list today!

!

2008-12-18T01:06:00.000+08:00

I forgot to add some things to my To-Get-List.

- 1yr supply of Contact Lens
- Spare HP Battery

Lastly, THANK YOU Xiaopang for your help.
Very very much appreciated. :)

And monster dont need to feel bad (if any), for knowing he forgot his owner's stuff yet didnt say. Haha!

2008-12-16T22:46:00.000+08:00

So much things to get and do!!
- Rebonding (I know someone is gonna comment. I know my hair is straight. But.. Just to make it neater. :p )
- Continue my tattoo (Ive been saying for two months and yet to do anything. It sure needs some touch up!)
- Naval Stud (Time for a new one! Saw a Starry Starry today! *Wink at monster.)
- Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!
- And clothes!
- His and Sis's xmas pressie!
- MAYBE a additional Gucci OR LV (*Stares @ Ebel.)
- Books @ Page One
- 3 Scrapbook - For Jayce & Phoebe's Farewell in June and Jo's Bday in March
- Ebel's and Dad Allan's Birthday Pressie

Thats all i can think of for now. Already enough to spend away my aws.

2008-12-11T19:02:00.000+08:00

To : Monster and Daniel
*Big Smile*

Off day, got home at 7am, concussion till 6pm. Its a stay home day. Perhaps tomorrow too. Its Pavilion's opening tomorrow. Busy for everyone, and him.

2008-12-05T23:22:00.000+08:00

This is somehow like a "back to the past" post la. Was packing my stuffs just now and chance upon lots of long ago pictures of me and Jeremie. I guess they looks funny. So.. please pardon it..!

Well, no means of putting up all of his pics, just that the album i found was of me and him. Anyways, more than 7yrs had passed. All the pics are back in 2000 except the last one was in 2001. That was just before we gave our relationship one last chance. I cant imagine how the 1999 ones will look. Have yet to find them. But.. i reallly reallly think i put on far too much weight? TSK! Jeanne, you have any comments since you've known me since then till now? Haha!

i think its sometimes pretty fun looking back into the past and watch how yourself had changed over the years. Perhaps when we grow old, the younger generations will look at our photos like how we look at our parents' times photo and laughed at how obiang they looked..

2008-12-05T03:31:00.000+08:00

Spent much of the whole day in bed today. Guess i was only awake for a hour or so to load pictures and play a little of PSP. Was pretty tired. Got home about 0430, slept about 5 odd. Yesterday's ktv wasnt as happening as the usual ones we had. Guess its because we were short of too many people who some were already no longer working with us. Nonetheless, did enjoy everyone's company :)

It was Tomo's 22nd birthday before midnight and Diin's 34th after midnight. So this was a mini celebration for the both of them. For Tomo, its his first birthday in Singapore. Glad to see that big smile on him and of course, Diin and everyone else.

Well, we didnt get our sponsorship for this gathering. This is just FYI. No further comments.

One night shift and back to another off day tomorrow. im craving for steamboat!! And i wanna catch BOLT!!

2008-12-04T05:51:00.000+08:00

Heard this song earlier on at ktv - Boyfriend by Ashlee Simpson.
I know i said i wont respond anymore. But when i heard this song, i just thought of you.

This is just partial of the lyrics

Hey, how long till the music drowns you out?
Don't put words up in my mouth,
I didn't steal your boyfriend,
Hey, how long till you face what's going on?
Cause you really got it wrong,
I didn't steal your boyfriend,
Hey, how long till you look at your own life,
Instead of looking into mine,
I didn't steal your boyfriend,
Hey, how long till you're leaving me alone,
Don't you got somewhere to go?
I didn't steal your boyfriend,

Please stop telling all your friends,
I'm getting sick of them,
Always staring at me like I took him from ya

2008-12-01T02:22:00.000+08:00

Joke of the day.
Joke 1:
A guest called and said "i think my tv is tired. it says its going to sleep." and i replied, i'll get the engineering to check on it. And the next thing, he came down to the counter and exaggerate about how he called up and the person told him this and that, till i walked to him and said "sir, im the one who spoke to you". He then says "my tv is still sleeping. please wake it up" -.-
Till now, whenever he walk past the counter, he'll make a face to us.

Joke 2
Today a guest called to inform that the facial mirror in the bathroom was dangling cos the screw came loose. And i replied, "i'll get the engineering to go screw it up"
And the guest laughed and said OK before hanging up. It was till i turn around and saw another colleague laughing at what ive said THEN i realised ive said something sooo wrong? DAMN!

Joke 3
This happen sometime back. My manager was sharing it due to my "joke of the day"!
The engineering was fixing some stuff in the guest room and left their screw driver in the room. The guest returned it to the counter and said "i hope you guys dont mean to screw me."
.................

Joke 4
This happen in the lobby shop. A guest came in and asked for what my colleague heard as "anticeptic". She then posed (cos its a cute dude) and pointed to the Dettol anticeptic cream. And the guest said, No, not this. I want "male anticeptic".
Just when my colleague was figuring wth was that, the guest said "Ahh... its this." Its the condom he wanted. And he was actually saying "male contraceptive".

Joke 5
A guest came to the counter and complained "There are ants on my bananas!", with his wife staring at him. My manager apologised: "im sorry for the ants on your banana." and the next thing? All of them laughed.

Work been busy. We're back to our 2 person per shift with two trainees gone, and two transfered temporary to Spa for 3months as our revenue aint enough to cover everyone's pay at front office due to the economy crisis. I used to work alone a shift during my trainee and initial full time times. But now, even with two, it seems unless work coming and piling and we're going home later and later everyday, even missing the last transport out of the island.

Lastly, a breaking news. I signed up for a friendly soccer match held by the hotel. Yea i guess i know nuts about the game. But it was just for the fun of it. I think its gonna be a joke to everyone. All the DHs will be there. I cant imagine. Luckily fred isnt going if not gonna be super throw face. But he's still laughing at me!! urghhh!

Alright. Enough for today. Time for bed. KTV tomorrow with the banquet colleagues and 3rd with the front office! Dance! Dance! Dance! And for info, we're actually spending over 1k on this next FO ktv session and surprisingly, my boss says he's gonna sponsor partial payment with the FO fund! Looking forward to the fun!

2008-11-29T00:35:00.000+08:00

Went No.5 again yesterday, followed by Balcony after closing. Got back to friend's place about 5-ish and back to work today. Didnt have my lens casing with me, so i actually had my lens on for two whole day. Tired.

Time for bed.

2008-11-26T20:03:00.000+08:00

It was a long day yesterday, that ends me staying in bed the whole of today.

Woke up at early 830am, went tanning and swimming for a long 5hours. Yes, and ended up being kind of a roast pig, no doubt im already not far from one. Had a really bad gastric for the whole day, and it got worst after i eat. Took a total of 6pills and finally gotten better. Continued with movie, caught Madagascar for the 2nd time cos a friend really wanna see it badly. Well, at least i know something new which i didnt realise on the first time. ie. Its the penguin and his dollie who got married. I thought it was Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo!!

Met another few friends to drink @ No.5 and Rev @ Boat Quay and finally got home close to 5am. 3 more hours and i'll be out for a full 24hours!

Back to work tomorrow. And i seemingly had forgotten about my spring cleaning of my stuffs~

2008-11-25T04:16:00.000+08:00

Past 4am, and im wide awake.

Guess plan for tmrw was to get some tan, and to catch a movie. But have yet to decide which movie though. There's like body of lies, saw v and 007. Will see which ever is avail. tmrw :)

I heard this topic of the day earlier on radio.
"How do you deal with people's feedback on you"
There's lots of response from listeners. But the best i pick?
-Dont be defensive over yourself. You may not see your own flaws as clearly as how others could see you. Think over what's being told, and learn to accept and think over how you could work towards the better.

I guess this is quite true. People often couldnt accept bad things others say about themselves. But good words doesnt comes always, because no one is perfect. At the end of the day, do some self reflection, think over the day's happening. I do it sometimes. But then again, no one would and could be perfect.

2008-11-24T20:48:00.000+08:00

Blogskin edited. Profile amended where necessary. Fred was telling me a few days back, that im still "attached" in here.

Stayed home day, did a good clean up for my wardrobe. Now it looks so neat & tidy :)
And ive just realised how much polo i have, how much sweater/cardigan i have. Time to stop getting more!

Two more off day to go.. More cleaning to do!

2008-11-23T22:01:00.000+08:00

Was off yesterday, today, tomorrow, day after and big day after.

Yesterday was spent at home, slept till 5pm since i got home in the morning. Today was a long day. Picnic with sis, her bf and friend @ Sentosa. Had some healthy tanning and visited Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon. Was suppose to luge but skipped it due to the rain. And we only caught the Dolphin for 5mins. OK, time management fail.

Continued to Singapore Flyer. Got tix early this year but havent been yet. And its due to expire at end of this year. Dinner was at Popeye, where someone had been saying he'll bring me there but ended up im there myself already. You know who you are? Haha

Shopping @ Raffles City, munch a little @ the soup spoon and ice cream @ ben's and jerry. Alright. I should have put back some fats today.

Mind was filled with his incident, hope everything goes ok. And i truly hope, the culprit wasnt him. No matter how much wrongs one had done, the important thing is, you're willing to change for the better, and realise your mistakes and not sink further. Im sorry i didnt wait for that day to come. Im sorry i gave up. Im sorry i couldnt stay on by your side and keep giving chances again and again, with hope that you'll change but you didnt. Memories are meant to be treasured. And ive no regrets..

2008-11-22T03:00:00.000+08:00

Was browsing on Facebook when i came upon this event calling for people to join in a Candle Vigil for Baby P.

If anyone hadnt heard about him, it was featured on papers a few days back. He was tortured to death by two man, and his own mum. Baby P suffered from a head injury, bruising to the bridge of the nose, sternum, right shoulder and buttocks, fractured ribs and a broken back, paralysing him from the waist down. And died on 3 August 2007. He was only 17 months old then.

Look at those beautiful blue eyes of his. How could they bear to do such a thing to him? I don't understand. If it was me, i wouldnt even wanna make him cry..

If you wanna join in..
-Sunday, November 23, 2008-
Time: 8:00pm - 8:05pm
Light up a candle and pray for Baby P..

2008-11-20T23:43:00.000+08:00

Ive chosen not to be bother by anything for now. Ive enough to think about.

All i care now, was him and nothing else. Thats all i know. I would never force him into any decision, nor commitment. This, is a promise ive given him. And we both agrees to be happy with what we have and are now.

I truly treasure it all. And will make the best of what we can, even if we cant have everything that we want.

ps: He doesnt need to grow up. If he got any better, he would be too perfect to be true.