I'm back.
When the plane landed on Changi's tarmac, reality hit me in the guts and then spat in my face.
If I hadn't be conditioning myself while there, withdrawal symptoms would be having their field day with me too.
Post Date: 7 May 2007
Meant to record my interesting life *YAWN*, my opinions about stuff, as well as chronicle my quest to be a good FATHER.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Wahlao and Woohoo
Wahlao eh, this week damn busy! All of a sudden, the workload in the office increased. Somehow or rather, the customers had more queries, visits and requests this week. Besides that, also got many errants to run - change money lah, buy stuff lah, fix handphone lah, season parking matters lah ...GRRR ...
BUT ...!
Woohoo, tonight go airport, tomorrow go holiday liao!! Yippee!
Post Date: 20 April 2007
BUT ...!
Woohoo, tonight go airport, tomorrow go holiday liao!! Yippee!
Post Date: 20 April 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
The Spillover Effect
For lack of a better title ...
So M was in the office today, to do some handing and taking over. Her poise, elegance and the way she carries herself, impresses me no end.
Rumours have it that she is being groomed for bigger things in the company. Not that she's not up to the task. I happen to think she is quite capable. But what got me thinking is, if it had been a more ordinary-looking person, will the grooming be an automatic choice then?
Like it or not, this is a superficial world, where many things are just skin deep. Pretty people will find it easier to open doors, make friends. It's for them to scre up, really.
Not so good looking people, on the other hand, has to swim against the current. Not impossible, but takes effort and determination.
Post Date: 20 April 2007
So M was in the office today, to do some handing and taking over. Her poise, elegance and the way she carries herself, impresses me no end.
Rumours have it that she is being groomed for bigger things in the company. Not that she's not up to the task. I happen to think she is quite capable. But what got me thinking is, if it had been a more ordinary-looking person, will the grooming be an automatic choice then?
Like it or not, this is a superficial world, where many things are just skin deep. Pretty people will find it easier to open doors, make friends. It's for them to scre up, really.
Not so good looking people, on the other hand, has to swim against the current. Not impossible, but takes effort and determination.
Post Date: 20 April 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
At Long Last
After all these years, I finally met you.
I get the feeling that, throughout the years, we may have bumped into each other, but each time, you made a quick escape or a sharp u-turn. But nonetheless, you were gracious today, and even waved at me.
If you had been angry and was avoiding me, I know not the reason. But today, I didn't get any of that. We genuinely caught up, updating each other on our whereabouts, our happiness, our sadness. We made the 10 minutes worthwhile.
I exclaimed that you looked not an ounce heavier, and you gleefully said it was due to happiness. I'm glad to hear that.
I am really glad to have met and caught up with you. I'm not sure if the feeling is reciprocal, but it doesn't matter.
Strangely, it's a load off my mind.
Post Date: 20 April 2007
I get the feeling that, throughout the years, we may have bumped into each other, but each time, you made a quick escape or a sharp u-turn. But nonetheless, you were gracious today, and even waved at me.
If you had been angry and was avoiding me, I know not the reason. But today, I didn't get any of that. We genuinely caught up, updating each other on our whereabouts, our happiness, our sadness. We made the 10 minutes worthwhile.
I exclaimed that you looked not an ounce heavier, and you gleefully said it was due to happiness. I'm glad to hear that.
I am really glad to have met and caught up with you. I'm not sure if the feeling is reciprocal, but it doesn't matter.
Strangely, it's a load off my mind.
Post Date: 20 April 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Rejected
Wah, I was eagerly waiting for my Amex-KrisFlyer credit card when I received a letter from them, informing me the application was rejected.
This has never happened before.
Normally, I would be upset, but I accept it as a low of my life.
Sigh.
Post Date: 7 May 2007
This has never happened before.
Normally, I would be upset, but I accept it as a low of my life.
Sigh.
Post Date: 7 May 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
987FM FHM Competition
Didn't know about this until Jan mentioned on her blog.
I'm just gonna post this here, and let the readers (yes, I'm referring to the 2 of you, under that rock) to draw their own comments.
Post Date: 13 April 2007
I'm just gonna post this here, and let the readers (yes, I'm referring to the 2 of you, under that rock) to draw their own comments.
Post Date: 13 April 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
How to do nothing and still get PAID
Damn it! Someone stole my ideas and made them into a video!
Post Date: 12 April 2007
Post Date: 12 April 2007
Shop, Shop, Shop - update
Ok, some updates.
While the shopping was fun, not all turned out fine.
- Osim: guess what? The intended recipient choon choon also went to buy an iSqueez!! I scrambled like hell, called them to cancel the order. Unfortunately, the money has already been debited, although they allowed me to change the item. Finally 3 calls and 3 emails later, the order was changed to the uPapa and iCare200. Phew ...
- Nokia N73: instead of trying to solve 1 problem, I got hit with 2. The inability to install the old backup file into the new phone already got me quite cheesed off. I was trying to update the firmware when the thing crashed on me. It just went POOF! and refused to power up. WTFFFFF! Had to bring the phone back to the shop, and for them to t-loan me a used set, while they send it in for repairs. The trip to the Nokia Service Centre didn't help either. "We only do repairs here. Cannot help if it's software." WTFFFFF! Then why is it called a Service Centre and not a Repair Centre?? Went back to the shop to borrow the N70 PC Suite CD and data cable. Finally managed to install the old backup file into the t-loan set. But guess what? There was insufficient memory, and not everything was installed. So now, I have buttons that don't work. Should have taken Wifey's advice, and just make do with the copied-over contact list. And hack the rest!
- TV: already delivered, installed and generating happiness for the new owner already!
- 2 bags: carefully tucked away waiting to be called upon when the occasion arises
So eventful!
Post Date: 10 April 2007
While the shopping was fun, not all turned out fine.
- Osim: guess what? The intended recipient choon choon also went to buy an iSqueez!! I scrambled like hell, called them to cancel the order. Unfortunately, the money has already been debited, although they allowed me to change the item. Finally 3 calls and 3 emails later, the order was changed to the uPapa and iCare200. Phew ...
- Nokia N73: instead of trying to solve 1 problem, I got hit with 2. The inability to install the old backup file into the new phone already got me quite cheesed off. I was trying to update the firmware when the thing crashed on me. It just went POOF! and refused to power up. WTFFFFF! Had to bring the phone back to the shop, and for them to t-loan me a used set, while they send it in for repairs. The trip to the Nokia Service Centre didn't help either. "We only do repairs here. Cannot help if it's software." WTFFFFF! Then why is it called a Service Centre and not a Repair Centre?? Went back to the shop to borrow the N70 PC Suite CD and data cable. Finally managed to install the old backup file into the t-loan set. But guess what? There was insufficient memory, and not everything was installed. So now, I have buttons that don't work. Should have taken Wifey's advice, and just make do with the copied-over contact list. And hack the rest!
- TV: already delivered, installed and generating happiness for the new owner already!
- 2 bags: carefully tucked away waiting to be called upon when the occasion arises
So eventful!
Post Date: 10 April 2007
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Shop, Shop, Shop
There are a number of people I need to thank for achieving my targets, so I whipped out my allocation list and went shopping over the last few days.
To date, I have "procured":
- a nifty 20" Sharp Aquos LCD TV for Big Boss, for her immense help
- the Osim iSqueez for Big Boss' family
- the Nokia N73, after trading in my N70 (finally, after lusting after it for sooo long!!)
- my happiest purchase: 2 Gucci bags for Wifey. They may have been over my budget, but they were the most overdue
More purchases on their way!
Post Date: 9 April 2007
To date, I have "procured":
- a nifty 20" Sharp Aquos LCD TV for Big Boss, for her immense help
- the Osim iSqueez for Big Boss' family
- the Nokia N73, after trading in my N70 (finally, after lusting after it for sooo long!!)
- my happiest purchase: 2 Gucci bags for Wifey. They may have been over my budget, but they were the most overdue
More purchases on their way!
Post Date: 9 April 2007
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Sorry Dear ...
I know you wanted to see my allocation list, but at this point, I can't show you yet.
I think you're not angry, but I feel bad.
You will understand in a few months' time.
Sorry again ...
Post Date: 9 April 2007
I think you're not angry, but I feel bad.
You will understand in a few months' time.
Sorry again ...
Post Date: 9 April 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
It's ... in ...
Yes, the money is in. But must wait until the payslip is here before I can verify if the amount is correct.
When I saw the amount, I was taken aback, because it was lesser that what it should be. And then it dawned on me - I miscalculated. I forgot that the amount is CPF-deductible! SHIT!
What that means is, I have 'oversized' my expenditure list. Some things cannot cut. The biggest casualty is my investment fund *sob sob*
Post Date: 9 April 2007
When I saw the amount, I was taken aback, because it was lesser that what it should be. And then it dawned on me - I miscalculated. I forgot that the amount is CPF-deductible! SHIT!
What that means is, I have 'oversized' my expenditure list. Some things cannot cut. The biggest casualty is my investment fund *sob sob*
Post Date: 9 April 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
D-Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow is D-Day.
All the hardwork, disappointments, apprehensions, responsibilities, together with problems with morale, confidence and self-worth, all will come to fruition tomorrow.
As expected, big boss dragged his feet. Small boss found out and got angry. Later, he told me he's resolved it. God bless him and his family.
The road has been long, and the journey arduous. Whether they've been worth it, tomorrow will tell.
By the way, today is the 15th anniversary of my passing out from OCS!
And poor Janise has been hospitalised! Visited her just now.
Post Date: 4 April 2007
All the hardwork, disappointments, apprehensions, responsibilities, together with problems with morale, confidence and self-worth, all will come to fruition tomorrow.
As expected, big boss dragged his feet. Small boss found out and got angry. Later, he told me he's resolved it. God bless him and his family.
The road has been long, and the journey arduous. Whether they've been worth it, tomorrow will tell.
By the way, today is the 15th anniversary of my passing out from OCS!
And poor Janise has been hospitalised! Visited her just now.
Post Date: 4 April 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
It's a Possibility
Was having lunch with 2 customers from the Red Umbrella when they casually asked if I’d go back if there’s a chance. Well, this is something that I think of once in a while.
“I won’t go back to an AM job, otherwise it’s just a lateral movement – no point. It has to be something more.”
Honestly, I wouldn’t mind going back if the right package and challenge comes along.
The only worry is the politics.
Post Date: 2 April 2007
“I won’t go back to an AM job, otherwise it’s just a lateral movement – no point. It has to be something more.”
Honestly, I wouldn’t mind going back if the right package and challenge comes along.
The only worry is the politics.
Post Date: 2 April 2007
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