Mike's 21st.

well, because its Mike's birthday, the receptionist gave us this super big room for the four of us. cool yea? Comes with 2 big plasma which I dun really know the rationale behind it.

The usual gang.

The birthday gift. A fossil watch.

Birthday boy and the birthday gift.

My friends @ Kbox Marina 30/06/07

reversible---signing off @ Mike's 21st Birthday celebration

Updates

hello bloggie!! Know I haven't been updating for awhile. Well, I have kept myself occupied this week either with meetups with my friends or exercising and of cos, walking my baby Nox in e evenings.

Last Saturday was Mike's 21st Birthday and so we celebrated by having a simple, erm maybe not so simple meal at Waraku, a Japanese restuarant at Marina Square. I guess it amounted to $120, there about and it was the Birthday Boy's treat. lol. We proceeded to Kbox after which and sang to our hearts content. We also presented the birthday boy a Fossil watch as his 21st gift, hope he likes it. Everthing ended at about 2am. Thanks to Mike's partner who gave us a treat, probably as a Birthday present for Mike? Well parking was ex because I drove to school that day and ended at Suntec early, the parking cost me freaking 10 bucks!!! I was like -.- Why can't they just give per entry fee and I can be a happy reversible saving on transport. >.<

Mr SW came back from Melbourne last Sunday and the initial plan was to pick him up from the airport, unfortunately both cars were taken up and his flight was delayed. Anyway, met him up on Monday evening instead. Went for a prata meal and we talked about my work instead of his melbourne trip. -.- Accordingly to him, he totally enjoyed his trip and I guess it much relaxing over there as compared to the fast moving Singapore. Well, he suggested me going but reversible has a tight budget to meet. As spoken, it would be years later before I start on my travelling journey. He bought me a ripcurl cap and a wooden ornarment which looks like a surf board. I'm not too sure if its coincidence, he bought me a brown cap. lol. Yes, I'm pretty attracted to the colour brown. I have brown shoes, brown wallet, brown cap, brown watch and brown sling bag. Don't ask me why but I just like this colour.

Met up with my Uni friends on Thursday at Holland V. Yes, its Holland V, gosh so far can? All because they wanna use a voucher that someone has won during the orientation. The meal came up to over $300 for a grp of 16? But with the vouchers and all, each person probably paid less than $20, which I tot it wasn't worth for the food. Nvm about tt, just take note in future.

Took leave on Friday to settle some admin stuff with my mum and as usual, the Boss will always make her presence felt. LOL. I've expected it. Oh my ex-supervisor called me in e morning to see how i have been and of cos regarding the long delay for our meet up. That's very sweet, we had a short chat while she was on the way to work. We have agreed to catch up once I'm done with my work next week. Yay!

Headed to the pool in the morning for a swim, it was cloudy so the sun come and go quickly, not too sure if I was any darker then before. Went for a hair cut after settling my stuff with mum and met up with SW. We brought Nox for walkies at punggol park and headed to urban pooch for a meal. As usual, Nox refuses to eat the food we ordered for him, just like that time when we were at Dogoholics. But at least, no dogs was there to finish up for him. SW tao pao for the little, erm or rather the big Goldie who is having menses at home. Lol. Goldie's finally a big gal yeah? Probably SW is right, Nox is not very socialized in the sense that he kept sniffing at other dogs but he doesnt play with them. He wld just sniff sniff and sniff. Tsk, need to work on that soon.

Anyway, got to head school soon for orientation preparation. Cya guys ard and of cos, I will try get the pictures up soon.

reversible---signing off @ updates for the week.

Update on work.

Alright bloggie, my accountant in the office left last Friday while I was still away from my orientation. Came back office this week feeling a little lonely. Well, I had a discussion with my boss today and told her that its pretty stressful working for her and if she doesnt change or improve, she would not be able to get her staff to stick with her for long. of cos, all these were said in a nice and politically right manner. hahaha. oh well, I have always been a politically right person to start off with in the first place. She kinda realised what went wrong and I think now she is in the process of doing som reflections.

These days work has been quite alright and I'm really hoping that it will stay this way till I leave a few weeks later. I don't want to have anymore shit coming in at work. Just let it end peacefully can?

Surprisingly, just when I tot I was under-performing, my boss told me that she is actually quite happy working with me. I was kinda taken aback but of cos, I took her praise with thanks. According to her, she would like to see me back in the office during my future vacation. oh well, I'm really flattered by her offer, at least, I have a job opening for me in future. =P At the same time, I seriously feel that I'm still under-performing and I have no doubt abt that. Maybe because I have high expectations on myself but ya, I did not think that I really fair well in this job.

Hope everything will change for the better. Be it for the company, for the boss, or for the boy (ME!) in the office.

reversible---signing off @ pls let me maintain my standard at work for the next few weeks!

Melbourne

SW finally completed his course of studies and has decided to reward himself with a trip to melbourne this morning. sent him off in the morning cos we have not been meeting for close to 2 weeks and it wld be another week before he returns. So we decided to meet up this morning for breakfast and at the same time can send this boy off. His volkswagen cab (ya my first time taking a volkswagen cab) came to my place to pick me up at 7 plus before we headed to the airport. Had burger king for breakfast before he left for the departure gate. just one pic for today.

have a fun and safe trip shao wei!!

reversible---signing off.

Orientation

bloggie! just got back from orientation. Gosh, it was sure a hectic camp. Well, basically we have games after games. But the games are rather dirty. It involves paint, mud, shampoo, flour etc. Something more interesting was the 'Fright Night', where there were pple dressing up like ghost, trying to scare us while we walked thru the walkway. Pls, they really spent effort in dressing up like ghost that it freaked most of us out.

Alright, as usual, i was burnt by the sun during the sentosa trip and i returned back like a red lobster. Couldnt remember if i have nv slept thruout a day at any camps before but i slept for less than 3 hours last night or rather this morning. yawn.

that's all for today.

reversible---signing off @ just back back frm orientation.

Eric's B'day celebration 090607

Alright, Eric celebrated his birthday one mth early on the 9th of June. It was a pretty spacious function room at his new Condo. Guess he received quite a few presents and both Mike and I as spoken earlier, we bought him a pair of zara jeans, I surprised him with another belt from Queen's couture?? izzit spelt like tt? lol. let the pictures do the talking. Check out the birthday cake Eric's godmum made for him.

Mike and I while waiting for the guests to arrive.

Well, since Eric was the host, he was super duper busy entertaining his friends, Mike and I decided to self entertain ourselves by taking photos. Nope, I did not drink cos I was driving that day. Just went for a swim earlier in the day and I only look like a red lobster in this picture which i dunno why.

Take a look at Eric's b'day cake. Specially done by his godmum. Looks delicious yea? *Slurps*


Yea, tt's the three little boys. All gonna be young adults soon.


The birthday boy and I!

Nope, Mike wasnt trying to kiss me. He was trying to act cool.

As you can see, I was already super duper tired by the end of the party. Oh no, we still need to clear up the place.

That's Mike. He sure looks silly in this. Lol.

We went MOS with Eric's classmates after which. First time there though. As you can see, I'm really really tired. Sent 2 of Eric's classmates back since they were staying ard the area and I dropped dead on my bed after which. Hope you have enjoyed yourself that day Eric.

Alright, going for my orientation camp tml. Hope it would be a fun and not too tiring one. That's all for today. See you guys!


Reversible---signing off @ Happy 21st Eric!

Vesak Meet-up

Well its Vesak day today and together with Eric and Mike, we went Suntec and Marina Sq. Wanted to get a new printer so went to see any offer in the IT Fair. Then went shopping and finally gotten Eric his 21st Bday present. A pair of Zara jeans. Its sth like love at first sight and I knew he is bent on buying that, so we grab the chance to foot the bill for tt. lol. Mike's present up next!

Some photos along the way:

our group photo didnt turn out well so let's not go too much into group photo today. =P

reversible---signing off.

Should i take leave?

bloggie, should i take leave on fri so that i can have a long weekend? I am like so tempted but thinking about the loss of income and wad will my boss think of me made me think twice abt it.

advice, anyone?

reversible---signing off @to take or not to take?

Busy Saturday

bloggie, yesterday was sure an occupied weekend i ever had in the past 6 mths. First I had a meeting in office in the early afternoon, then met up with my army buddy for lunch and shopping at Suntec.

Its the great singapore sales, dun waste it. well, I've gotten myself a pair of puma shoes. I have been looking for this pair of shoes and was very reluctant to buy when I saw it a few mths back cos I tot it was a waste of money but now when I saw it again, I tot I must buy else I would nv find it again, plus it was on sale!! In the end, I bought it at a price of $70, good deal yea?? lol. Of cos, my army buddy got himself like one Adidas tee, one soccer ball, and 2 sets of dvd. He sure spends more than me. (no wonder he always says he is broke when he is earning much more than me)

After which, met up with Eric and Mike for dinner in Orchard. Once again, we went shoppin and its Eric's turn to buy a pair of pony sneakers. It so happened tt that pair of shoes was one that I wanted to get as well. Since I have already gotten one pair, thr's no excuse for me to get another. He sure took a whole lot of time to decide on which pair to buy.

After Eric and Mike, I went to meet Shao Wei and gang. Went to suntec again for another round of walking and we headed str to vivo with all shops closed and we ended at pacific coffee company. But thank goodness cos my legs are tired from the whole day of walking.

Home sweet home after which. Tired but I sure miss this kind of occupied days which i used to have. It used to be 'Strictly by appointments only'. Lol.

Reversible---signing off.

updates

dear bloggie,

apparantly work doesnt seems to be smooth for me. felt im under performing and true enough my boss actually came to see me and implied that im not meeting her expectations, then accusations of things set in. i might not have given 100% to this job but before i will give, tt person must be worthy of my help. apparantly i cant force myself to go an extra mile for this job, i dun understand why. not forgetting the accusations are so not true.

im equally concern abt my performance as my boss and probably being bosses, when they dun see results, they thought we are just having the 'hack care' attitude. well, ive seen so many in my previous employment, i cannot blame them for that but im not one of them alright.

bloggie im really very upset and disappointed over this.

reversible---signing off.

update

hi bloggie. this new position is really very tiring. quite mentally torturing because of all the things i am supposed to do. well i better succeed in this job else my plans and effort and sacrifices would have gone to waste. wanted to brighten up this blog with nice entries and pictures. but probably my mind aint working fine after work. another time, maybe??

reversible--signing off.

Memoirs of previous employment

Just some memories from my previous employment.


Just a corner where my ex-colleagues likes to crowd together. But I find it too crampy, still prefer my own work station.

my trustworthy partner that has accompanied me all the way while I'm in this job.

can you see my work station?? see there, the one on the right.

my work station. look at all the post sticks. I'm responsible yea? =P

reversible---signing off.

New job

Hey bloggie, have started my new job since mon. Everything is still alright, still trying to get use to the working environment and all. Not too sure if I am working for the right person, still praying and hoping for the best and that I have not find a wrong employer. Its not really an easy job and can be quite stressful for a temporary job. I must survive through.

I have bought myself 2 new shirts and a pair of new leather shoes for this new job. Cost abt $130 in total. Is it the standard pricing? I am unsure though. But i do like this pair of shoes very much. =)

Reversible---signing off.

new job

yes, after so many weeks of searching, i have finally found myself a job. pay wise is decent or rather pretty gd but im not very confident of what is required from me. let's keep an open mind and see how it goes.

reversible---signing off.

integrity

bloggie,

do you know how humiliating it can be when someone doubt one's integrity? and tt person so happened to be one who used to be so closed to you? I had always been firm on my moral values and thus, this is affecting me so much.

first i felt humilated and pissed, but gradually it evolved into a heartbreaking feeling. someone whom you have treated with sincerity and with love in the past, turned out to be someone who doesnt even trust you now and doubt your integrity.

first i was seen as mercenary, and now my integrity is being doubt. alright, i think this is enough. why are these happening and coming from those pple whom i have treated them with my sincerity, be it in friendship or relationship?

bloggie, im lost and confused and maybe, speechless.

reversible---signing off @ i just had to leave half thru today's programme.

Feet Unbound

Hi bloggie,

its the national arts festival and i just went to catch a film called 'Feet Unbound'. This is a film which talks about the females who actually joined the red army in the Long March. Most pple are actually preceive the Red Army as a fully male orientated environment (of cos i was also one of them). But who actually knows that due to poverty, even the females joined in the 12,000 km Long March braving through the harsh weather and conditions together with the males and fought against the war lords?

They did interview some of the female soldiers in the film and I was touched by their courage to withstand all odds and survived till today, even resorting to eating belts just because they were made of yak. Not forgetting seeing the 'cuter' side of them, singing their patriotic songs in the film itself was an interesting sight.

Well, being a History student, I did learn a little about China's history but with regards to the female patriots who fought hard, I was totally clueless. Quite a sightful film though it was not very well taken.

reversible---signing off.

interviews

bloggie,

i have been attending some interviews over the week. I have gotten one but I couldnt agree to the pay so I rejected the offer. The company is gd, well known and established, job is relevant to my future education. pleased with my resume and all, just the pay which hinders everything and the agent refused to 'up' the pay.

went to another on thurs. went through the interview. They say will contact me by friday but till now thr's no reply. Probably monday will be the only hope. I really wish to get into this job. gd exposure and experience, with a change of environment. I'm keepin my fingers crossed, hopefully they wld ring me up on monday, offer me the job with a decent pay. wish me luck yea?

on a lighter note, my manager sms me yest night to tell me my testimonial is ready for collection. In fact im the first to get it in the company. oh... i cant help but to feel honoured to get this as a temp staff.

reversible---signing off wish me luck on monday!

uploaded photos

pictures from sunday's outing.

my two beloved friends.

mike and I at Hans.

Eric and I at Spinelli.. hmm did i get the spelling right? anyone?

the gift from Eric from Hong Kong Disneyland.

I know i look like crap. all because of eric who asked me to button all e way up. but i really liked this shirt. if not for the price......

same print but different design. can you spot the difference? but i prefer the first one.

tt's all.

reversible---signing off.

Stress relievers for the day

1.After being with his blind date all evening, the man couldn't take another minute with her. Earlier, he had secretly arranged to have a friend call him to the phone so he would have an excuse to leave if something like this happened. When he returned to the table, he lowered his eyes, put on a grim expression and said, "I have some bad news. My grandfather just died." "Thank heavens," his date replied. "If yours hadn't, mine would have had to!"

it took me some time to understand this joke

2.A man was reading the paper when an ad caught his eye. It loudly announced, "$500 Porsche! New!" The man thought that it was very unusual to sell a Porsche for $500, and he thought it might be a joke, but he said to himself, 'it's worth a shot.' So he went to the lady's house who was selling the Porsche and she led him into the garage. Sure enough, there was an almost brand new Porsche. "Wow!" the man said, "Can I take it for a test drive?" "Sure," answered the lady. Unlike what he expected, the man found that the car ran perfectly. When he got back to the lady's house, he asked her, "Why are you selling me this great Porsche for only $500?" Then the lady replied with a laugh, "My husband just ran off with his secretary, and he told me, 'You can have the house and the furniture, just sell my Porsche and send me the money.'

this is a nasty wife though. lol

3.A teacher was working with a group of children, trying to broaden their horizons through sensory exploration. With their eyes closed, they would feel objects from pumice stones to pine cones and smell aromatic herbs and exotic fruits. One day, the teacher brought in a great variety of Lifesavers candies, more flavors than you could ever imagine. "Children, I'd like you to close your eyes and taste these", said the teacher. Without difficulty, they managed to identify the taste of cherries, lemons and mint, but when the teacher had them put honey Lifesavers in their mouths, all of the children were stumped. "I'll give you a hint", said the teacher. "It's something your Mommy probably calls your Daddy all the time". Instantly, one child spat the Lifesaver candy out of his mouth and yelled, "Spit 'em out, you guys! They're ***holes

alright this is funny but crude

reversible---signing off.

YAY!

hi bloggie.

quite a roller coaster ride today in office.

my manager decided to give me a testimonial before I leave the company. i was asking her last week and was told that the company do not have the practice to give testimonial to their staff including perm but I could put her as a referal. Called her this afternoon and she told me that she had checked with the HR dept and they said it was up to the manager if they want to give and thus, she decided to give me one!! YAY! do i noe how happy I was? Probably I am the first who was ever given a testimonial and for all the 'extra miles' I have given to the company, i was really hoping for a good one from them and now I'm given what I wanted!! hmmm.. i was hoping for a pay rise as what I am doin now has surpassed my job scope but i guess that is quite impossible though. nvm. be contented can?? -.-

alright, after the good news, I realized I made a mistake in a consolidation of data. hi for goodness sake, i save one portion of the data over my master copy of 400 data and this would mean that I have to redo the consolidation for scratch??!! can you imagine that. I was like.... how cld I ever make such an error!! anyway got it done after spending abt an hour or two on it.

case closed. end of day.

reversible--signing off @ I'm glad I'm getting a testimonial even as a temp staff from my manager.