Tuesday, July 31, 2007

520. toilet musical

Rant of the day: Stoning in progress...

The door slammed.

"Zip"

"Pooot... Poo... Poooo... Pooooot..."

"Ahhhh..."

Another door slammed.

"Zip"

"Plaaat... Plut... Plaaaa... Plaaaaaaa... Plaaaat..."

"Ahhhh..."

Every morning. In the toilet. Same scenario. Different people perhaps. But somehow, there's bound to have peps with bad stomach in office everyday. All these "sounds from the toilet" can prolly piece into a toilet musical! Haha.

I've got a bad stomach today. Woke up feeling warm and weak, thinking that I might be down with a fever but prolly not again as I was feeling perfectly fine yesterday. Somehow, my nose keeps blocking up. My face looked pale in the morning, as if my blood were sucked dry. It must be the weather.

I can't take MC, or rather I refuse to take as I have deadlines to meet for 2 major shit. Stress. I'm so freaking stress at work! But the swim just now almost washed off the stress. Finally, I can get to dip in the pool for a couple of hours and swam a few laps with dear. That feels so good.

It's getting late and I prolly should go to bed now. Must not get ill!

Monday, July 30, 2007

519. demoralising

Rant of the day: Monday. Long day. Tiring day.

It's pretty demoralising to see your colleague(s) breaking down because of work. Sometimes, saying "relax" or "breathe" doesn't really help. So, if you think that my work is very seng nang (in English means: easy), think twice. It's much harder than you've thought. Now, I don't even know when will it be my turn to break down. Just pray that I can survive through my contract.

I've finally done my OT. Not 1 hour but 3 freaking hours and by the time I can leave my office, all lifts except 1 were already closed for the day and the corridors were dark and eerie.

Swimming plan was disrupted again this evening. Not by the weather but because dear and I had to do OT.

*sigh*

Oh yes. I've just remembered to email SIM to enquire about the status of my application later. It's been MONTHS and it's almost 1 month before school starts and I've yet to get any reply. Shucks! So was my application successful? I hope so...

518. over-priced

Rant of the day: I need my tan but where's the sun?

"I don't like my daughter to stay out whenever she goes out with you and her friends till late. You hear me?"

What a way to start off my Sunday...

There are certain things I shan't eleborate here but no one will ever know how I feel everytime I'm at dear's place.

Anyway, I've finally decided to buy a new swimming trunk. It's from Bods.Bodynits and after discounts and stuff like that, it's pretty cheap. When you compare their prices for their singlets, you'll know how over-priced is New Urban Male (NUM) and I can't imagine why lotsa guys go gaga over their singlets at NUM. No doubt it looks metrosexual but somehow paying almost $60 for a singlet which barely covers you up just don't sound right.

Oh well...

It's been a pretty wet week. Raining almost everyday and even if it's not raining, the sky just look too menancing for you to head out for some outdoor activities. My swim was badly disrupted this morning and I don't even know when I can wear my new trunks! But I like the cool night where I can snuggle into my comforter and doze off smoothly. It's like natural aircon! Haha.

Talking about sleeping, it's time to sleep now. Ciaoz!

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

517. most beautiful person

Rant of the day: I hate TIGHT schedule!

I saw the most beautiful person that I've ever met in my life till now.

The person is a lady in her late thirties or early forties. She's not tall and skinny like Celine Dion. She does not have voluptous body with large boobies like Mariah Carey. She does not have silky fair skin like Gong Li. And she definitely doesn't put on sophisticated make-up like Tyra Banks.

As a matter of fact, she's quite short and plump. Her hair is shoulder length but seems unkempt and definitely need a good trim. Her face seems distorted as she's missing an eyeball and what's in place was a fake eyeball in the socket.

So, she's definitely not those ladies that will be in most men's sexual fantasy...

But why did I say she's the most beautiful person I've ever met?

It all started when I'd just knocked off this evening and rushing down to meet my gal for dancing lesson. The elevator door opened and there she was, standing there waiting to continue her journey out of office. We went in as usual and down goes the elevator to basement where the new underpass is opened. This underpass leads from our building to outside Novena Square and therefore for all who needs to take the MRT, this is the shortest possible route.

I'm as usual, taking out my mp3 player and at the same time, trying to avoid knocking into others. The underpass wasn't long but I love to take my own sweet time setting up my mp3 player. As I was in the middle of the underpass, I saw part of a baby stroller coming down step-by-step from the stairs on the entrance at Novena Square. A young white lady was trying very hard to get the stroller down the stairs without waking up the baby who was sleeping soundly.

Most, in fact all, who walked past the young mother, just gave a cold look and quickly walked away and rushing for the train. It's pointless for me to run all the way to assist her as by then, she will have reached the ground. This beautiful lady who was barely 10 steps away from her ran towards the stroller, grab hold of the front wheels firmly and helped the young mother to bring down the stroller safely to ground. The young mother was so touched that she loudly praised the lady for being so helpful. The beautiful lady just smiled and quickly resume her rush for the train.

Though being far away from the scene, I'm actually very touched by what I saw. Her looks simply can't hide the beautiful heart that she have within. She's so beautiful from within that makes all of us who look much better on the outside pales in comparison.

If she can stop and help the young mother, why did the rest of passerbys, who just looked on, not slowing down to help? And bare in mind that most of the passerbys are prolly parents themselves and if that's the case, how are they going to teach and educate their children? If they are already parent themselves, they should havd understood how difficult was it for the young mother but why didn't they help?

And that's why the lady I've mentioned is beautiful.

*sigh*

Well, breaking away from the above. Dear had started working in a brand new environment. She stress... really stress. I hope I can be of some help but no matter how hard I'd tried, I barely squeezed out some pitiful smiles on her face. Seeing her so stress and depress, I'm pretty hurt myself. I wanted to give encouragement for her but it turns out worse. I really don't know what else I can do to make her feel better and all I can do now is to peck her face and hug her tight. I really hope it helps...

Dear, no matter how hard it is, you must 加油 ok! Muacks!

Monday, July 23, 2007

516. finds at neighbourhood

Question of the day: 什么植物和动物很像鸡?

It's so cool this few days and it makes sleeping so comfortable that I don't feel like waking up in the morning. How I wish the night is a lil longer and lemme sleep a lil more... But it is getting weird to experience cold in this month. It's usually wet weather only when September comes.

Anyway, neighbourhood shopping can sometimes bring surprises.

Finds at Hougang Central. Camel skin bookmarks with oil painting that's all the way from Africa! It's so cool! The cheetah's face is so alive! And I love the zebra's colour contrast. We actually wanted to get some more after dear bought her stuff but by the time we went back the makeshift store, the zebra is sold out and the cheetah is only left with 1. Oh well, too bad then.

But it's gonna come handy when dear's reading her 7th Harry Potter. I will be starting on the first book since Harry Potter is dear's favourite.

Dear is also starting her new job tomorrow. I'm sure she'll do well here. At least much better then the previous workplace. Must 加油 my dear!

Sunday, July 22, 2007

515. yesterday night

Rant of the day: Weather changes drastically like stocks and shares...

The weather yesterday was menacing. It doesn't look good today either. Had planned to make a trip to East Coast with dear, Ramy and Sharon but looking at the weather, think it will be a better either to stay indoor.

Yesterday night was a pretty interesting one. Arina's man, Jonathan, had book out from Tekong, so we all went for a buffet at Sakura. The food was still ok but somehow they had removed the oysters from the menu! How can they do that!?!?! But their baked mussels are pretty nicely done. Photos ain't ready though.

It's such a coincidence that Jonathan and I came from the same company back in Tekong. He's still serving his BMT though and mine was years back. It really brings back memories of my BMT days.

After dinner, we took a ride from Jonathan and went to Boat Quay to take photos. Arina wanted to take those romantic shots that's similar from what dear and I took on top of my blog. So there were lamp post shots and romantic bridge shots near Fullerton. So sweet...

Since I was home late last night, slept all the way till 11 this morning. That's a good sleep and I haven't have that for ages. And since the East Coast trip is cancelled, dear and I will prolly hide in some malls later.

I simply hate to think that it's Monday tomorrow. Shucks...

Friday, July 20, 2007

514. one ton eye-lids

Rant of the day: Coffee don't work well today. Sucks!

I can't think really well now. My brain is a lil S-L-O-W and like what I've told Isaac and Liling this afternoon that I'm working like a 486 PC today. You can't blame me as I only slept for like 4 hours last night! I seriously DON'T wanna do this again.

Went to KBox last night till wee hours with dear and Arina. Think it's really a bad move to stay till late as I'm working today and still, I've got s seminar to run plus calls to answer! Then again, looking at dear enjoying herself thoroughly for the first time at KTV, I just can't spoil her fun.

*my eyes-lids weigh a ton now*

My hair is getting long again but somehow, it seems to be growing at a much faster rate recently. Think it's because of the hair tonic that I'm using everyday. Well, that's the problem with falling hair. So, maybe might be paying the barber again tomorrow. Gosh...

Watch this! It's seems fun!

It brings back old memories of the gray handheld brick game console that I used to own. Will they try this game here on Singapore TV?

*yawns*

Think I seriously need to rest now. Nights peps!

Sunday, July 15, 2007

513. not my luck

Rant of the day: It's freaking warm today! Look at that scorching sun!

Got a bad news from mum almost immediately when I'm home last night. The pink top I've bought from Pull and Bear was badly stained by her orange top! Great... I've only wore it once and it's stained! Mum refund me the amount for me to buy another piece but I seriously doubt that I can get the same one as it's sale item and their sale is ending soon.

I've started this week in a really bad way and ended my work week badly too. Got screwed by a toopid senior on Monday and again tio cheng on Friday by director.

It's just simply not my luck this week.

Tomorrow is the start of a new week and seriously hope that it will be a good one. I don't know if I can last 3 years in this company. The branch that I'm in is soooooo fuddup!

It's been aeons years since I went KTV and clubbing. Just when I thought that I can let loose for a while since I've just got my pay, things just didn't go as planned. *sign* That's life...

Saturday, July 14, 2007

512. pay day

Rant of the day: IBS... I hate it coming...

Pay is finally in and like what Sharon had mentioned -- life starts now! Ok, which means it's time to pay up my handphone bills before it gets cut. But did my life really start now after pay day? I wonder...

Life still goes on in fact. Wake up. Work. Late lunch. Work. Knock off and my after work activities. Dinner. Sleep. And the cycle runs all over again. What makes it worse is that I totally DON'T look forward to start work everyday. All I can look forward is the after work activities and weekends.

It's finally weekend now but somehow I don't feel the hype.

Somehow, I don't want to write more in my blog anymore. I'll just keep updates to the bare minimal. Look like I'd no choice but to be an emotional fridge once again.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

511. 话多话少

Quote of the day: Rush to wait and wait to rush.

多话的男人,女人厌烦。少话的男人,女人担心。

女人是不是很矛盾?不管是怎样的男人,她们都不满足。当男人很积极地与女人沟通与发表意见时,一谈到有争议性的东西,女人就会嫌男人话太多、很令人反感。然后就会觉得男人处处针对、直泼冷水。既然话不投机半句多,男人索性不开口了。女人又说男人很沉默,内心世界难以捉摸。

讲话不对,不讲话也不对。

做男人很可怜……

还记得很久以前曾读过一本书。内容是要男人多了解女人,而当然,作者是女人。记得有一则是要让男人知道女人最讨厌的男人种类。其中一种是“the invisible man”,也是描述沉默的男人。为什么要把男人称为“隐形”呢?理由是因为当男人不说话时,女人就不知但男人在想些什么。而这时,男人就看起来好像很“隐形”。

作者有着很自私的看法。女人何尝不“隐形”?当女人情绪化时,男人关心的多问几句,就会以黑脸相对然后就骂男人多管闲事、轻犯隐私。但是当男人不关心时,女人又骂说男人不体贴、不关心。

做男人很可怜……

510. meetings

Rant of the day: Meetings. Meetings. Meetings... Waste time...

We've all watched how meetings look like on TV dramas. In real life, it's not exactly the same. We don't get to see things like drama-mama or papa screating a scene in the meeting room. We don't get to see peps smiling when the meeting ends. On the contrary, you see black faces leaving the room.

Use to like attending meetings as I can get off from the work for a while. But now, I no longer look forward for such meetings. Waste of my time and I rather spend my time clearing my work. Because at the end of the day, the superiors "can't see" that most of your time are spent in those unprogressive meetings and therefore no time to finish up the work.

It's actually pretty scary to have a meeting in the branch that I'm in right now. Heated arguements (some prefer to call it discussion). Flying arrows. It's like standing in the middle of a battlefield! But from the meetings, we can definitely see who is not in terms with who. Haha...

At the end of the day, all we can see is arrows stucked onto the backs of all the junior officers like me.

How sad... And there I saw more work piling up. Darn!

I HATE meetings!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

509. harry potter 5

Rant of the day: I hate peps who cut queue!

Finally, I can have a lil time to sit down and blog. I've been busy busy busy. Work. Family. Commitment. Relationship. 24 hours just doesn't seems enough!

Caught Harry Potter 5 just now with dear at the new Cathy Cineplex in AMK Hub. Nice place with perfect couple seats. I'm not much of a Harry Potter saga fan and had never read any of the book but I had watched most of the movies either in theatres or online. Dear was lamenting on different it is from the original storyline but as a non-reader like me, as long as the story is good, we have no complains.

And about the movie, not too bad I guess. At least the graphics and effects are damn good. The new gal featured in the movie, Luna, had this very exotic look. Think she'll be a super chio bu when she gets older. As for the Asian gal in the movie playing as Chang, think she got a lil plump. Hmmmmm...

Coming Friday will be a day of mixed feelings. First thing is I'm the presenter AGAIN for part 2. Fuk! It's the demonstration part and therefore it's long and dry. Secondly, it's a Friday and I have to wear formal for the seminar. Hate it... But, dear's dad company received the invitation for the Friday seminar and dear will be coming down with her sis. Hope that I don't get distracted. Also, it's pay day! Woohoo!

Well, it's late now. Nights peps!

Friday, July 06, 2007

508. tgif

Rant of the day: Warm... Warm... Warm...

The hotline just doesn't want to shud-da-fark up. Waddling through passage ways after passage ways. Flipping through pieces of application forms. Updating information again and again but the shared drive is always full. Deadlines and more deadlines to meet. Testing, testing and more system testing. I'm tired...

But...

TGIF!!!

Damn... This weekend is a needed one for me. But I've got more deadlines to meet next week. Sick of them sometimes but they just keep coming closer.

Work as usual everyday. But it's nice bumping into Mingrui in MRT while on my way to work. Ok. It was him who saw me as I'm too engrossed with my copy of Today newspaper. Great to hear that he's doing fine.

After work means start of my weekend but this weekend will be a pretty busy one. BBQ dinner at Angela's place tomorrow. Prolly meeting up Hansel and Xuan for a drink at some pubs perhaps after the dinner but heard that Hansel has fell ill. Hope he's fine. Dance lesson on Sunday and then prolly a mad rush to Sharifah's wedding. It's been a long time since I'd last seen her.

Well, at least it's not work. Haha...

It's late night now. Ciaoz!

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

507. 一个“信”字

Question of the day: 你现在如果有一个水杯,里头装着50%的水。那你的水杯是一半空,还是一半满呢?

又来到了一个星期的中间点。已在新环境工作了一个月,当中有苦有乐。最近也因为工作量增加了许多而有一点累。好想放松一下心情。

轩安刚从三藩市回来。好像是到哪儿旅游了三个星期。听他描述当时的旅游经历,心里涌出了深深的羡慕。要等到何时,我也能有这种时间和机会?不过我们真的应该庆幸着这里的是无真得很便宜。不单单知识食物,就连在消费税上涨后,平时的消费也在我们的能力范围内。我们真的身在福中不知福啊。

转一转话题,一会让你的另一半(在没有你的陪伴)到夜点狂欢吗?

问题很简单,但是我相信并不容易回答。会与不会只在于一个“信”字。只要你完全相你的另一半不会作出越轨的事,你就会让她/他和朋友到夜点狂欢。只要你完全任你的另一半不会被判你,你就会很轻易的已“会”来回答以上的问题。

今天dear和她的好朋友,Arina,到夜点狂欢去。虽然心中有一万个担心,但是还是放心得让她去狂欢。担心会碰到流氓来找碴。担心会喝醉。担心会有“性饥渴”的ah beng乘人多时,吃他们的豆腐。担心会有人在他们的饮料“加料”。可是我仍然相信dear会安然无恙的再投入我怀抱。就算我在如何地对自己没信心,我仍然完全信任dear。

不过我可是有条件的。很简单:
1) 再碰到Arina后,给我一个平安简讯。
2) 凌晨到家后,无论有多迟,都一定要发我一个简讯或是打一通电话来报平安。
如没做到,下一次如果还要去夜店的话,我会慎重考虑!

可是这些条件是不是很简单?虽然简单,但是还是担心他们的安危。再怎么说,没有可靠男生在身旁始终不是很安全。

所以,拜托如果要到夜点狂欢时,可不可以安排在礼拜五或礼拜六?至少我也能去!就可怜可怜我吧……没得去夜店enjoy很sad耶……

Sunday, July 01, 2007

506. mad rush for shopping

Rant of the day: Warm warm warm...

The weekend is finally here. Town is damn crowded today. It's all the mad rush before GST hike which starts tomorrow. So, dear and I too went rushing to do some last minute buys. Zara is finally on sale now but sad to say, nothing notable caught my eyes. Dear on the other hand, bought a dress and a sweet pink jacket. She look fantastic in those!

As for me, we went back to Pull and Bear and got myself another 2 tees! Really comfy and looks good on me. Hee...


Tried 4 tees and 2 pairs of shoes and finally settled down for the top 2 pieces. The bottom left is too plain and the bottom right just seems not good enough even though dear mentioned that I still look good in all 4 tees. But I can't possibly buy them all right? Haha.

Wanted to look for some sweat pants for my dance classes but they are either too eeewwww or too expensive. Talking about dance class, read from Lianhe Wanbao from yesterday that one of Studio Wu's instructor passed away. Sad though as I had seen his choreograph before I start my MTV class. He's pretty good in what he does. Haiz... Life's short...

Some stuff from yesterday after work. Knocked off late and went down to Mind Cafe with Dear, Sharon and Ramesese.

Hitched a ride from Sharon.

Gosh! She's into speed. Haha. Dear and I can't stop oogling at her Honda Integra. When can I buy myself such drive?

Dinner at Mind Cafe was not bad. It wasn't as expensive as what I've prepared. Games galore but can never finish all the games. Hands on with 3 games and they were pretty fun. It's nice to play Risk again. Haven't touched them since secondary school.

Am back into Neopets now. Haha... I'm still a kid! Hee...