Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Back For Reality
I reckon many feel the same. The post holiday period is not exactly one will fancy. I was away for 10 days and back for only 5, it feels like the other way back round. It's like karma that I have to pay for dumping work out of my face for a while and now its 10 times of what I missed out. Computer reads: "Inbox (200 emails)". It sucks big time. Perth was enjoyable and I literally dragged myself back to this humid land. 5 days before we have to leave, Shimei & I were alreay dreading the idea of going back to work. Anyway.... back to Perth. Before I begin, let me introduce 3 very important members from Jessica's household. (You can pause the music at the bottom of the page if you want.)
Big Sis - Fish!! The smartest, most obedient and coolest dog ever. Aka, shes kinda boring n authistic. hahaha.... But the least worries she gives you. Behold her scream! Believe me, you will go deaf. The tiniest of the 3, but she inputs fear n respect in the other 2 pups.
Best Trick - Please Please!
No. 2 - Lola!! The most lovable dog. She has this tenderness under the thick rough skin. Snores real loud and she's got the coolest tricks!
Check Out her Snore!
The little one - Socks!! The craziest and cheekiest of the 3. Super hyper, cannot stop playing. Loves to disturb everyone especially Lola! Her best fren.
The Chase
This is where I have been staying for the past 10 days. I like the house. Its just the right size and really cosy. Wonder if it's the weather. I love to look into the sky. It somehow calms one. Unexpectedly, We shopped like crazy in Perth. Every shopping centre we stepped in, we ransack. We left Perth without a single Aussie $ left.....My idea was to really chill out and live a wandering time in Perth with no restrictions and time limits. In the end, we were so caught up everyday, apparently it cause me to snore almost every single night. Yes, I snore. I came to find out after loads of complaint from my fren. Its sad news.... I reckon this has made it harder for me to get a partner. Haha...
HarbourTown, Carosel, Garden City & Perth City were the places we spent most of our "mula" ($$)in. There was a day where I really felt like I'm with one of the common auntie tour groups. My sis drove us to Swan Valley, we first head to the Chocolate Factory for some sugar rush, then to the HoneyMaker to resolve my mum's coughing issue, then to the $22 per entry Wildlife Park where there was nothing much to see except for the unusually lazy but cute animals like Koalas & Wombat. I was wondering then that the people there will be really amazed by our Fantastic Singapore Zoo & Night Safari. Next, we wanted to head to the winery for some fine wine. On our way there, Jessie missed a turn and decided to make a 3 point turn at another small turn But! She missed it again because the car behind us was too close. I dunno what got into her head and she ended up driving us into the sand pit. The next thing we know, the car has turned into a Koala. It wouldn't move an inch. Frantic. Me: "F**k...! Why you drive into here?!! What were you thinking?" Jessie: "OMG! I feel so stupid!F**k! " Shimei: Zhen me ban??? Driver remained in the seat flooring the accelerator trying to turn her wheel left & right trying to get out, Passengers ended up giving all our mights to push the antique forward. The wheels turn, Shimei and Me were dusted with sand. The Car wouldn't move....
We were officially stranded on an endless road. A few cars with ang mos passed by jeering. Na bei...
Lucky us, a kind hearted Asian man came to our rescue, using his truck and a rope, he pulled us out of the shithole! Wala! Journey continues. We got our wine. Last stop, the most important stop, the Nougart Factory to taste some origins of Aust! Packs of nougarts in our bags and the Smooth Nougart Ice-cream melting in our mouth. We were drained, back to home for some rest.... Drama sia...
Dory, Jessie's housemate brought us to Cottesloe for some tanning. The beach is jus so beautiful. The air is cool, the sand is so fine, the sun shines and the sea is so clear... I think besides the Sunset by the sea in San Francisco, I haven't seen the sea this beautiful. It's got 3 colours! Blue, Light Blue & Green! I love charging into the waves and challenging it. Alot of hot bods by the beach too... Wooooo....
We had an interesting Night Tour of Freyo prison, checked out another side of Perth at Framentle, and we met up with frens over at Perth. Christel says since the move, she has learnt to take things slow. She seems a happy person. And I'm happy for her. Harry is cheerful & nice as ever, its a shame I didn't have more time with them. They are going to build their own house! Wow... And oh! I played 3 nights of Mahjong there too! And I won every night. LOL. I won 16 bucks on Scratchy Card and I lost 60 bucks in the Casino at some fruit wheel game which was rather fun. But... Ouch. No, I am not an addictive gambler.
We had great food throughout the whole week, a few unique restaurants as well, any longer, I swear the plane wouldn't fly. Haha...
Overall, I really enjoyed Perth. Especially, the time with the dogs. Its been the longest time that I haven't touched TV. I only watched 1 DVD out of the 10 days. In which, I think it's an amazing record for a TV addict like me. It's a good place for a breakaway. Wish it was longer. But now I'm back. Back for a reality at the moment. Its time to move on... I still look forward to the next holiday though. Like they say, "You always need another hoilday after a holiday!" And so, I wll work on it. Money!!!!
Short Note: I imagined many many future scenes throughout my life. But never have I imagine this. Me, sleeping soundly in a car my little sis is driving. When I woke up, I realised. My sis has grown up. Shes no longer the rebellious, irritaiting and irresponsible brat. She's an adult and I now have trust in her. Instead of indulging into the freedom of life with possible unacceptable acts, like drugs and ridiclous play, she worked, studied and sort out issues on her own. It's a relief. The decision to finally send her to a foreign land has proven to be right after 3 years. People have asked me, "Don't you feel its unfair that your sis gets to go overseas and not you?" To be honest, I felt it didn't justify for what we once were. But Life works in wonderful ways. And nope, I didn't regret not being headstrong enuff about my decision to US years ago. I enjoyed my schooling days here as well. It has mould me into what I am today. I had wonderful experiences of my own here. So... It's cool. All the best in Sydney Jess! You can make it! You're sneaky in enuff to survive there! Haha... Get a job soon. It's time you contribute to Mom's monthly 4D funds.
Big Sis - Fish!! The smartest, most obedient and coolest dog ever. Aka, shes kinda boring n authistic. hahaha.... But the least worries she gives you. Behold her scream! Believe me, you will go deaf. The tiniest of the 3, but she inputs fear n respect in the other 2 pups.
Best Trick - Please Please!
No. 2 - Lola!! The most lovable dog. She has this tenderness under the thick rough skin. Snores real loud and she's got the coolest tricks!
Check Out her Snore!
The little one - Socks!! The craziest and cheekiest of the 3. Super hyper, cannot stop playing. Loves to disturb everyone especially Lola! Her best fren.
The Chase
This is where I have been staying for the past 10 days. I like the house. Its just the right size and really cosy. Wonder if it's the weather. I love to look into the sky. It somehow calms one. Unexpectedly, We shopped like crazy in Perth. Every shopping centre we stepped in, we ransack. We left Perth without a single Aussie $ left.....My idea was to really chill out and live a wandering time in Perth with no restrictions and time limits. In the end, we were so caught up everyday, apparently it cause me to snore almost every single night. Yes, I snore. I came to find out after loads of complaint from my fren. Its sad news.... I reckon this has made it harder for me to get a partner. Haha... HarbourTown, Carosel, Garden City & Perth City were the places we spent most of our "mula" ($$)in. There was a day where I really felt like I'm with one of the common auntie tour groups. My sis drove us to Swan Valley, we first head to the Chocolate Factory for some sugar rush, then to the HoneyMaker to resolve my mum's coughing issue, then to the $22 per entry Wildlife Park where there was nothing much to see except for the unusually lazy but cute animals like Koalas & Wombat. I was wondering then that the people there will be really amazed by our Fantastic Singapore Zoo & Night Safari. Next, we wanted to head to the winery for some fine wine. On our way there, Jessie missed a turn and decided to make a 3 point turn at another small turn But! She missed it again because the car behind us was too close. I dunno what got into her head and she ended up driving us into the sand pit. The next thing we know, the car has turned into a Koala. It wouldn't move an inch. Frantic. Me: "F**k...! Why you drive into here?!! What were you thinking?" Jessie: "OMG! I feel so stupid!F**k! " Shimei: Zhen me ban??? Driver remained in the seat flooring the accelerator trying to turn her wheel left & right trying to get out, Passengers ended up giving all our mights to push the antique forward. The wheels turn, Shimei and Me were dusted with sand. The Car wouldn't move....
We were officially stranded on an endless road. A few cars with ang mos passed by jeering. Na bei...
Lucky us, a kind hearted Asian man came to our rescue, using his truck and a rope, he pulled us out of the shithole! Wala! Journey continues. We got our wine. Last stop, the most important stop, the Nougart Factory to taste some origins of Aust! Packs of nougarts in our bags and the Smooth Nougart Ice-cream melting in our mouth. We were drained, back to home for some rest.... Drama sia... 
Dory, Jessie's housemate brought us to Cottesloe for some tanning. The beach is jus so beautiful. The air is cool, the sand is so fine, the sun shines and the sea is so clear... I think besides the Sunset by the sea in San Francisco, I haven't seen the sea this beautiful. It's got 3 colours! Blue, Light Blue & Green! I love charging into the waves and challenging it. Alot of hot bods by the beach too... Wooooo....
We had an interesting Night Tour of Freyo prison, checked out another side of Perth at Framentle, and we met up with frens over at Perth. Christel says since the move, she has learnt to take things slow. She seems a happy person. And I'm happy for her. Harry is cheerful & nice as ever, its a shame I didn't have more time with them. They are going to build their own house! Wow... And oh! I played 3 nights of Mahjong there too! And I won every night. LOL. I won 16 bucks on Scratchy Card and I lost 60 bucks in the Casino at some fruit wheel game which was rather fun. But... Ouch. No, I am not an addictive gambler.
We had great food throughout the whole week, a few unique restaurants as well, any longer, I swear the plane wouldn't fly. Haha...
Overall, I really enjoyed Perth. Especially, the time with the dogs. Its been the longest time that I haven't touched TV. I only watched 1 DVD out of the 10 days. In which, I think it's an amazing record for a TV addict like me. It's a good place for a breakaway. Wish it was longer. But now I'm back. Back for a reality at the moment. Its time to move on... I still look forward to the next holiday though. Like they say, "You always need another hoilday after a holiday!" And so, I wll work on it. Money!!!!
Short Note: I imagined many many future scenes throughout my life. But never have I imagine this. Me, sleeping soundly in a car my little sis is driving. When I woke up, I realised. My sis has grown up. Shes no longer the rebellious, irritaiting and irresponsible brat. She's an adult and I now have trust in her. Instead of indulging into the freedom of life with possible unacceptable acts, like drugs and ridiclous play, she worked, studied and sort out issues on her own. It's a relief. The decision to finally send her to a foreign land has proven to be right after 3 years. People have asked me, "Don't you feel its unfair that your sis gets to go overseas and not you?" To be honest, I felt it didn't justify for what we once were. But Life works in wonderful ways. And nope, I didn't regret not being headstrong enuff about my decision to US years ago. I enjoyed my schooling days here as well. It has mould me into what I am today. I had wonderful experiences of my own here. So... It's cool. All the best in Sydney Jess! You can make it! You're sneaky in enuff to survive there! Haha... Get a job soon. It's time you contribute to Mom's monthly 4D funds.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Holiday!
Woo Hoo!!! Finally! My long awaited break is here. Its a fantastic November as I passed 10th November the 27th time. Yup. I'm 27. Darn... Time flies..... No big celebration this year. Just a few good frens for makan and some ktv. Thanks taitai & Michie for making the arrangement. Though it ain't that hard an occasion to organize. Haha.... But I truly appreciate it. Very Thankful indeed to have some of my closest frens around not only now, but also back then and hopefully in future as well.
I didn't demand the presents I want for my Bday like the previous years, becos I simply had no time to think. But the surprises were pretty cool and I love them all!
Will like to thank:
1) Bell, Rynn, SZ & Mery for the Coach Wallet
2) Bell & Rynn for making the efforts to meet me
2) Taitai, Mich & Preeya for the meals & lovely bracelet
3) Pam for the Eye Make up set & necklace
4) Mum & Dad for the Ipod Nano
5) Hmmm.... I wonde what the others are gonna get me. LOL.
This has been the busiest and laziest time of my life. I totally had no plans for my Bday celebration, hadn't organize much meet ups with many frens and I didn't even had the time or energy to really plan and organize my Australia Trip. It really ain't something I would do. To be disorganized. Work has really driven me crazy, really crazy.... It's like all my energy has been sucked out and my IQ meter has gone down to 0 becos all my brain cells has been used up. Yesterday was the ultimate burst and its a good thing that my flight is a few hours away before I punch anyone in the face. Haz!
Anyway, I can hear the Australian Coastline breeze calling out to me and feel the Sun shining too.
See ya mates!
Jo
I didn't demand the presents I want for my Bday like the previous years, becos I simply had no time to think. But the surprises were pretty cool and I love them all!
Will like to thank:
1) Bell, Rynn, SZ & Mery for the Coach Wallet
2) Bell & Rynn for making the efforts to meet me
2) Taitai, Mich & Preeya for the meals & lovely bracelet
3) Pam for the Eye Make up set & necklace
4) Mum & Dad for the Ipod Nano
5) Hmmm.... I wonde what the others are gonna get me. LOL.
This has been the busiest and laziest time of my life. I totally had no plans for my Bday celebration, hadn't organize much meet ups with many frens and I didn't even had the time or energy to really plan and organize my Australia Trip. It really ain't something I would do. To be disorganized. Work has really driven me crazy, really crazy.... It's like all my energy has been sucked out and my IQ meter has gone down to 0 becos all my brain cells has been used up. Yesterday was the ultimate burst and its a good thing that my flight is a few hours away before I punch anyone in the face. Haz!
Anyway, I can hear the Australian Coastline breeze calling out to me and feel the Sun shining too.
See ya mates!
Jo
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Please Welcome Me Back~
Hi People, it's been long. I had a complaint yesterday that I haven't been blogging for too long hence left people un-entertained. After months of hibernation where laziness deeply seeped into me and took over, a complaint has helped me conquer. And so... I'm back! :D
There were actually much that I wanted to blog about during this period of absence, so where do I start? The opening of Olympics where China made themselves proud and made our mouths dropped? Where the ang mos must be shocked when China displayed a spetacular show telling the World they can do what they want as long as they want to. Leaving Britain quickly "humbly" announcing that their performance will be an intimate one.
How about the table-tennis heroines (not so much of Wang Yue Gu as I wasn't really impressed wif her attitude)who brought Singapore the Glory of Silver? Where Singapore sees new rising stars Feng Tian Wei and Tao Li. Impressive performances and attitude from both and they have become one of the country's most treasured assets. I see people in the office eyes glued to the TVs, sigh when we lost a point, cheer when we score them. The table-tennis games were the only times I felt Singaporeans' Patronism towards the country. I felt it even more than the yearly National Day. But alas! Media has made the table-tennis missing coach for Men's team (whining he could have made it with coach ard, aka he needs milk) a big saga leaving our medals tainted with spots. Is it really necessary for such headlines? Now, everyone's obsessively puzzled with Ms Gong Li's citizenship. But... What has it gotta do with them? She paid, she switched, she has the qualities, she does what she wants. It's not up to us, it's up to the authorities to decide. So what's the big deal? Isn't it a way of telling people that "Hey! Singapore's a good place! U wanna good life it's here! U wanna change to a green card, it starts from here."
Hmmm.... Or shall I talk about the wedding missles? Yes, missles. Not bells, not bombs. But missles. Cos they came in a pack altogether. In this recent 2 months I got news of friends, and May I say close friends getting married in 2009. I have 5 in a row. And at least 3 to be their 'Sisters'. Can you believe it? I can't believe it too, but I accept it. I'm happy for them, though 1 leaves me worried. Hahaha... Dear Rynn, I'm on ur side always! When Taitai first broke the news of the proposal from Martin, I was overwhelmed. So much that i wanted to squeak with happiness when she informed me on MSN in office the other day. Finally! This old/odd couple are getting married. They are odd, cos they luv torturing each other, and Mahjong with them have never been more fun. They pinch each other during a game, laughs at silly jokes of each other and they play Boxing and wrestling at Burger King counter. It's time they torture each other more. Haha... I remember the trip to East Coast where I was struggling wif my blades and I had Martin on the right and Nik on the left supporting me. I shouted, "I'm like a mother with 2 son-in-laws!". Its comical, but hey, I was happy. Somehow feeling warm, just truly glad that my dearest frens found good men (rare apparently).
Or should I talk about my workplace going thru a revamp and I have a New Boss to attend to? She brought hope, but will hope come thru, I'm excited to know....
oh! It ends here. I'll see you around folks.
Btw, 5 weddings.... the idea of spending close to 800 bucks scares me..... Spooky.....
Nope. The boys are not mine.
There were actually much that I wanted to blog about during this period of absence, so where do I start? The opening of Olympics where China made themselves proud and made our mouths dropped? Where the ang mos must be shocked when China displayed a spetacular show telling the World they can do what they want as long as they want to. Leaving Britain quickly "humbly" announcing that their performance will be an intimate one.
How about the table-tennis heroines (not so much of Wang Yue Gu as I wasn't really impressed wif her attitude)who brought Singapore the Glory of Silver? Where Singapore sees new rising stars Feng Tian Wei and Tao Li. Impressive performances and attitude from both and they have become one of the country's most treasured assets. I see people in the office eyes glued to the TVs, sigh when we lost a point, cheer when we score them. The table-tennis games were the only times I felt Singaporeans' Patronism towards the country. I felt it even more than the yearly National Day. But alas! Media has made the table-tennis missing coach for Men's team (whining he could have made it with coach ard, aka he needs milk) a big saga leaving our medals tainted with spots. Is it really necessary for such headlines? Now, everyone's obsessively puzzled with Ms Gong Li's citizenship. But... What has it gotta do with them? She paid, she switched, she has the qualities, she does what she wants. It's not up to us, it's up to the authorities to decide. So what's the big deal? Isn't it a way of telling people that "Hey! Singapore's a good place! U wanna good life it's here! U wanna change to a green card, it starts from here."
Hmmm.... Or shall I talk about the wedding missles? Yes, missles. Not bells, not bombs. But missles. Cos they came in a pack altogether. In this recent 2 months I got news of friends, and May I say close friends getting married in 2009. I have 5 in a row. And at least 3 to be their 'Sisters'. Can you believe it? I can't believe it too, but I accept it. I'm happy for them, though 1 leaves me worried. Hahaha... Dear Rynn, I'm on ur side always! When Taitai first broke the news of the proposal from Martin, I was overwhelmed. So much that i wanted to squeak with happiness when she informed me on MSN in office the other day. Finally! This old/odd couple are getting married. They are odd, cos they luv torturing each other, and Mahjong with them have never been more fun. They pinch each other during a game, laughs at silly jokes of each other and they play Boxing and wrestling at Burger King counter. It's time they torture each other more. Haha... I remember the trip to East Coast where I was struggling wif my blades and I had Martin on the right and Nik on the left supporting me. I shouted, "I'm like a mother with 2 son-in-laws!". Its comical, but hey, I was happy. Somehow feeling warm, just truly glad that my dearest frens found good men (rare apparently).
Or should I talk about my workplace going thru a revamp and I have a New Boss to attend to? She brought hope, but will hope come thru, I'm excited to know....
oh! It ends here. I'll see you around folks.
Btw, 5 weddings.... the idea of spending close to 800 bucks scares me..... Spooky.....
Nope. The boys are not mine.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Damaged
Saturday could almost be a perfect day... Headed to Ollie's cafe at Haji Lane for the first time. I like the place and its good to see an old fren. The place is comfy and so chill. I boasted to Jas how I did a parallel parking in less than 1 min when I was there. Who would have thought of this to happen....
We were heading to Suntec for some "Kungfu Panda" after chilling and as I was gonna make a turn, a car zoomed past me on the left from nowhere, I hear a crunch from my car and the next thing I know, I was in the middle of the road with my front bumper flipping open. My heart sank. The 2 gals froze in the car as I drove to the side to confront the dickhead. They were lost in space for a few mins before they realised that they are mobile. The Ass driver, which I would love to mention his name but I can't, went straight past the junction when he was on a lane that only allows a left turn. And he was moving his ass so fast, so fast that IF I had made the turn a few seconds earlier, we would all now be hospitalized with serious injuries. I literally felt like slapping him. Born in a society like this, apparently, I can't. I was raged with anger and started using all my reprimanding skills. He just kept quiet and nodded. Later, he tried to do the denial thing and said he was 'thinking' of turning. If you were turning, you wouldn't have hit me you bastard! It was obvious to me that he had no idea he was on a turning lane. I called my Dad for SOS. And boy, i'm glad he's here. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have known what to do.
As I was writing down my particulars, it was then i realised, i was freaking out. Cos my mind was blocked for a while and my hands were trembling. Fear has crept into me without having me realise it. It was only after 15 mins that it dawned on me to check if Jas and Del were alright. I felt really bad about that.
I was utterly disgusted to know that the asshole shares the same surname and Initial as me. J.Seah. Pui! I so wanted to spit at him. A balding 37 year old nerd with polo tee and high cut jeans. So typical Singaporean Man.... Said his Father told him to leave and as much as I insisted, he left. I realised his gf had left in the midst of confrontation when he left alone. Not like i'm trying to get personal, but really she could have got a better guy with what she got.
It was even more frustrating today when I went to make a report and found out that the asshole/dickhead may not have to pay a single cent. All becos of a new law being set on 1 June. WTH. or rather, WTF. Isn't the law suppose to protect the innocent? Passengers in the car cannot be witnesses, photos of aftermath and where it happened are not considered clear enough evidence to explain the situation. How am I, suppose to stop my car in the middle of the cross juncton, grab strangers as a witnesses and take photos of what happened at that point of time? You tell me. If I did that, I would be choking up the whole of Bras Basah Road, will I be arrested for creating a road hazard then? I was already amazed that I can take photos, take down particulars and confront the bloody driver after shifting the car safely to the side without creating a hazard. The asshole was going so fast by the time he stopped his car he was already 10m away from where he hit me.
As we waited for the tow car to arrive, people are looking at my frens and me as though we were exhibits. We see smiles, we see curious faces, we see people being judegemental, we see weird uncles staring and we see lots of mumblings. Even the whole anti-terrorists squad of about 8 pax stopped to chat and check out what happened. But everything's status quo. Nothing is gonna compensate this. My heart aches as I see my new baby being slowly towed away.
And so, my Saturday is damaged and my car is badly damaged. And yes, we are alright. We were lucky to have escaped unhurt. That's the only thing I can console myself with. Thank God.
We were heading to Suntec for some "Kungfu Panda" after chilling and as I was gonna make a turn, a car zoomed past me on the left from nowhere, I hear a crunch from my car and the next thing I know, I was in the middle of the road with my front bumper flipping open. My heart sank. The 2 gals froze in the car as I drove to the side to confront the dickhead. They were lost in space for a few mins before they realised that they are mobile. The Ass driver, which I would love to mention his name but I can't, went straight past the junction when he was on a lane that only allows a left turn. And he was moving his ass so fast, so fast that IF I had made the turn a few seconds earlier, we would all now be hospitalized with serious injuries. I literally felt like slapping him. Born in a society like this, apparently, I can't. I was raged with anger and started using all my reprimanding skills. He just kept quiet and nodded. Later, he tried to do the denial thing and said he was 'thinking' of turning. If you were turning, you wouldn't have hit me you bastard! It was obvious to me that he had no idea he was on a turning lane. I called my Dad for SOS. And boy, i'm glad he's here. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have known what to do.
As I was writing down my particulars, it was then i realised, i was freaking out. Cos my mind was blocked for a while and my hands were trembling. Fear has crept into me without having me realise it. It was only after 15 mins that it dawned on me to check if Jas and Del were alright. I felt really bad about that.
I was utterly disgusted to know that the asshole shares the same surname and Initial as me. J.Seah. Pui! I so wanted to spit at him. A balding 37 year old nerd with polo tee and high cut jeans. So typical Singaporean Man.... Said his Father told him to leave and as much as I insisted, he left. I realised his gf had left in the midst of confrontation when he left alone. Not like i'm trying to get personal, but really she could have got a better guy with what she got.
It was even more frustrating today when I went to make a report and found out that the asshole/dickhead may not have to pay a single cent. All becos of a new law being set on 1 June. WTH. or rather, WTF. Isn't the law suppose to protect the innocent? Passengers in the car cannot be witnesses, photos of aftermath and where it happened are not considered clear enough evidence to explain the situation. How am I, suppose to stop my car in the middle of the cross juncton, grab strangers as a witnesses and take photos of what happened at that point of time? You tell me. If I did that, I would be choking up the whole of Bras Basah Road, will I be arrested for creating a road hazard then? I was already amazed that I can take photos, take down particulars and confront the bloody driver after shifting the car safely to the side without creating a hazard. The asshole was going so fast by the time he stopped his car he was already 10m away from where he hit me.
As we waited for the tow car to arrive, people are looking at my frens and me as though we were exhibits. We see smiles, we see curious faces, we see people being judegemental, we see weird uncles staring and we see lots of mumblings. Even the whole anti-terrorists squad of about 8 pax stopped to chat and check out what happened. But everything's status quo. Nothing is gonna compensate this. My heart aches as I see my new baby being slowly towed away.
And so, my Saturday is damaged and my car is badly damaged. And yes, we are alright. We were lucky to have escaped unhurt. That's the only thing I can console myself with. Thank God.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Great Singapore Sale! Chionggg Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
Oh Yes! It's here, and I heard its the best so far. To compensate my not so wonderful mood, I decided to immerse myself into some retail therapy. And oh Boy... It worked well. After much bugging from Miss Tan, we went on to conquer VivoCity last Saturday.
Before I head out for war, a few things to check on:
1) Comfortable and Easy to remove Top, Bottom and Shoes (Nope, not sloppy but casual). [CHECKED]
2) Light Make-up. (Although you are out to some pushing and shoving with the women, you still have to look fresh and good). [CHECKED]
3) A loaded wallet. (You don't want to end up not being able to buy what you want) [CHECKED]
4) A hearty Lunch! You need a full stomach to tahan the long hours. [CHECKED]
5) Plan your route. (Head to shops you know you will get something in)[CHECKED]
6) Ready for battle! [Chionggg!]
Result:
7 hours of shopping and we only manage to cover a quarter of the place. Whining on how broke we are and how much we have sinned in the MRT on our way back home. The one who nagged me to shop with her only spent half of what I splurged on. I got myself 6 tops 1 dress and 1 bottom. When I got home, I got anothr 5 tops and 1 bottom! Mummy went shopping too and got me beautiful stuff! Awwww..... *Love Love* The next thing I know, I was exhibiting all my precious to my parents.
The very next day, I got this SMS from Miss Tan:
"A. I watched news and this year sales are good. They interviewed people and they also said during sales can buy more to keep ma. Like us. So when is our next shopping heehee."
Women...
Oh! My reply:
"Sure! Will arrange again."
Women....
Before I head out for war, a few things to check on:
1) Comfortable and Easy to remove Top, Bottom and Shoes (Nope, not sloppy but casual). [CHECKED]
2) Light Make-up. (Although you are out to some pushing and shoving with the women, you still have to look fresh and good). [CHECKED]
3) A loaded wallet. (You don't want to end up not being able to buy what you want) [CHECKED]
4) A hearty Lunch! You need a full stomach to tahan the long hours. [CHECKED]
5) Plan your route. (Head to shops you know you will get something in)[CHECKED]
6) Ready for battle! [Chionggg!]
Result:
7 hours of shopping and we only manage to cover a quarter of the place. Whining on how broke we are and how much we have sinned in the MRT on our way back home. The one who nagged me to shop with her only spent half of what I splurged on. I got myself 6 tops 1 dress and 1 bottom. When I got home, I got anothr 5 tops and 1 bottom! Mummy went shopping too and got me beautiful stuff! Awwww..... *Love Love* The next thing I know, I was exhibiting all my precious to my parents.
The very next day, I got this SMS from Miss Tan:
"A. I watched news and this year sales are good. They interviewed people and they also said during sales can buy more to keep ma. Like us. So when is our next shopping heehee."
Women...
Oh! My reply:
"Sure! Will arrange again."
Women....
Monday, April 21, 2008
123我们都是木头人
From the name of David Tao’s concert, it is obvious what he wants to showcase in his concert. Just simply his music.
Tao kept his words on the 3 “No”.
1) No Guest Singer
2) No Dancing
3) No Stripping
Not much visual effects, not many surprises. Just a Solid Voice, a Multi-talented Band and Quality Music with a clear message.
The concert kicked off with display of animations on how humans evolved from apes.It is clear that Tao is reminding us how simple we humans were. I was rather impressed with the visuals, very sleek. In fact, the visuals on screen are very much the only element that satisfies one’s eyes in this concert. Tao’s ‘live’ is really no difference from what you hear on CD. He sounds great either way. The band he has is a solid one and almost every member has the ability to cut a vocal album (almost half of them are from Singapore mind you). One of the backup singers can play more than 3 instruments. She played the trombone, violin, flute and I forgot what else. Each time the lights lit up on her, we see something new in her hands. Both backup singers were given time to shine on stage, they were given the opportunity to sing a number of ballads with Tao. And everytime they did, Mich will be gritting her teeth and making lots of noise. With folded arms and face of charcoal, “I’m jealous! Hrmph!”. It got worse when he wrapped his arms around the 2 gals as they groove to the lovey dovey songs. Tao tweaked the tunes of most of his songs, although it took me some time to figure out which songs they were till very much near the chorus, I must say, Tao has the ability to perform them with such conviction. I bet those who heard the song for the first time would have thought this is the way the songs originally sound. And they are wonderful. There is a part of the concert which I really liked too. It’s like a short musical, pre-lude of 《今天你要嫁给我》, the drums of Indian music then Arabic singing, belly dancers started sprouting and dancing around Tao, stopping him from approaching the girl he loves, when he finally got to her, they started singing. This makes it even clearer to me that a concert does need a trick or 2 to add as plus points to entertainment. He worked in the unique music identity of different races into his songs. It was smooth. Cool.
Tao went, “I’m gonna invite one of the girls up on stage”, the next thing I hear from Mich is, “Me me! 就是我liao!” *puke* People around us were giggling lo... The unplugged performance made Tao especially charming.“认真的男人最有魅力”. Indeed. Mich was squeaking “好帅哦！”everytime he whipped out the guitar. … He is the perfect Boyfriend for her, talented, rich, plays the guitar well, great sense of humour and a strong believer of Christ. But sorry, no chance. Haha… Though Mr Tao did say he is seriously thinking of moving to Singapore.
I like the fact that the concert not only revolves around music but also a positive message put across to all. He said, “Love can move mountains.” And the flip side of the world is displayed on screen. Riots, wars, fights, the World not in peace. Such things makes him sad, he said. Awww…. There is a part of the concert that I didn't like though, what's with the Ah Lians dancing on stage suddenly?!!
I realized Tao spoke 80% in English throughout the concert. He seemed to be most at ease while speaking in English, and he must feel really good that he can speak all the Ang Mo he wants without having to worry that there will be no response. I guess Singapore is the only Asia country that gives him the opportunity to do that. Oh! He even did an English dance medley just for us, Singapore! He didn’t dance, but we did. The audience on our side seems to be a little shy and not too responsive sia. But I decided to heck care and stood up! No guts leh Mich…... The other 2 on my right stood up too! They followed suit only when I bravely stood up! Heez… Someone needs to start the ball rolling lah. And of course its me!
I must stress that I was damn relieved when I saw Mich empty-handed when we met up before the concert. Cos she did mention about banners and all. The experience with her on seeing Wu Zheng Yu at Star Awards red carpet about 2 years ago, created some phobia in me. LOL.
Oh! And my tixs are free btw. It’s the most expensive seats…. Jeolous bo?
Tao kept his words on the 3 “No”.
1) No Guest Singer
2) No Dancing
3) No Stripping
Not much visual effects, not many surprises. Just a Solid Voice, a Multi-talented Band and Quality Music with a clear message.
The concert kicked off with display of animations on how humans evolved from apes.It is clear that Tao is reminding us how simple we humans were. I was rather impressed with the visuals, very sleek. In fact, the visuals on screen are very much the only element that satisfies one’s eyes in this concert. Tao’s ‘live’ is really no difference from what you hear on CD. He sounds great either way. The band he has is a solid one and almost every member has the ability to cut a vocal album (almost half of them are from Singapore mind you). One of the backup singers can play more than 3 instruments. She played the trombone, violin, flute and I forgot what else. Each time the lights lit up on her, we see something new in her hands. Both backup singers were given time to shine on stage, they were given the opportunity to sing a number of ballads with Tao. And everytime they did, Mich will be gritting her teeth and making lots of noise. With folded arms and face of charcoal, “I’m jealous! Hrmph!”. It got worse when he wrapped his arms around the 2 gals as they groove to the lovey dovey songs. Tao tweaked the tunes of most of his songs, although it took me some time to figure out which songs they were till very much near the chorus, I must say, Tao has the ability to perform them with such conviction. I bet those who heard the song for the first time would have thought this is the way the songs originally sound. And they are wonderful. There is a part of the concert which I really liked too. It’s like a short musical, pre-lude of 《今天你要嫁给我》, the drums of Indian music then Arabic singing, belly dancers started sprouting and dancing around Tao, stopping him from approaching the girl he loves, when he finally got to her, they started singing. This makes it even clearer to me that a concert does need a trick or 2 to add as plus points to entertainment. He worked in the unique music identity of different races into his songs. It was smooth. Cool.
Tao went, “I’m gonna invite one of the girls up on stage”, the next thing I hear from Mich is, “Me me! 就是我liao!” *puke* People around us were giggling lo... The unplugged performance made Tao especially charming.“认真的男人最有魅力”. Indeed. Mich was squeaking “好帅哦！”everytime he whipped out the guitar. … He is the perfect Boyfriend for her, talented, rich, plays the guitar well, great sense of humour and a strong believer of Christ. But sorry, no chance. Haha… Though Mr Tao did say he is seriously thinking of moving to Singapore.
I like the fact that the concert not only revolves around music but also a positive message put across to all. He said, “Love can move mountains.” And the flip side of the world is displayed on screen. Riots, wars, fights, the World not in peace. Such things makes him sad, he said. Awww…. There is a part of the concert that I didn't like though, what's with the Ah Lians dancing on stage suddenly?!!
I realized Tao spoke 80% in English throughout the concert. He seemed to be most at ease while speaking in English, and he must feel really good that he can speak all the Ang Mo he wants without having to worry that there will be no response. I guess Singapore is the only Asia country that gives him the opportunity to do that. Oh! He even did an English dance medley just for us, Singapore! He didn’t dance, but we did. The audience on our side seems to be a little shy and not too responsive sia. But I decided to heck care and stood up! No guts leh Mich…... The other 2 on my right stood up too! They followed suit only when I bravely stood up! Heez… Someone needs to start the ball rolling lah. And of course its me!
I must stress that I was damn relieved when I saw Mich empty-handed when we met up before the concert. Cos she did mention about banners and all. The experience with her on seeing Wu Zheng Yu at Star Awards red carpet about 2 years ago, created some phobia in me. LOL.
Oh! And my tixs are free btw. It’s the most expensive seats…. Jeolous bo?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
《Goodbye & Hello》
因为觉得近年来的华语歌曲无论是旋律或歌词都缺乏了以前所拥有的感动和诚意，要慢又无法令我感动，要快又让人groove不起来，所以脱离了它廷久的一段时间。导致我许久没买什么华语专辑了。。。我一向蛮欣赏蔡健雅的，尤其是在一个节目里听到她唱了一首unplugged 的“Yellow”更为折服。后来听说她的《Goodbye & Hello》广受好评，也看了MTV 《空白格》，决定一试。以免自己再度对一张烂专辑失望（因为现在的CD往往只有2、3 首好听的歌）也对不起自己的口袋，在我一催再催之下终于跟Mich借到了这张专辑。真的没令我失望。三个字，‘很好听’。歌词简单但却能触摸到我心灵的最深处。虽然不是每一首歌都在反应我当下的心情，但我的思索和心灵仿佛能够完全理解与感受每首歌想表达的感觉。我无法不强调每一首歌曲有多好听，这张专辑是越听越上瘾的那一种。尤其是在夜晚，静静地聆听，更为感动。很喜欢其中一段歌词“遗憾别过度分析会上瘾 期待别捆绑自己会失望”。不能不对蔡健雅写上个“服”字。若我没记错，她以前是以英语歌曲初始的吧！那时还廷“番薯”的她，如今能一手包办华语专辑，写得如此美丽的歌词与旋律,在台湾的时间总算没白费。Tanya,你真行！听说你已定居台湾。。。Somehow 我可以understand why。
后来我想，若当时蔡健雅没踏出新加坡的话，我们将失去一个听到一把好声音的机会，一位才艺歌手也失去了发光、发挥才能的机会。我们新加坡真的要得到外国的保证才能认定一位好歌手吗？一定要在国外‘品质保证’才是好货吗？为什么就是不肯take a risk and give a chance呢？
P．S．Mich 也顺便硬塞了一张她觉得不错的专辑给我。是位RnB歌手，歌声不错，但专辑嘛。。。一个字‘烂’。里面的歌曲跟其他的千篇一律，我还真分不清专辑里的歌曲有何不同。Oh no… 不是周董，你们自己猜一猜吧。说到周董，因为买了《Goodbye & Hello》顺便买了《我很忙》，我不是周董迷，但不错哦。。。蛮好听的叻。
你在听Tanya的是《It’s True》！这是我现在的心情！慢慢欣赏吧！Cheers!
Because I feel that the standards of Mandarin songs has dropped much compared to the past, it’s been some time since I last bought a Mandarin Album. There’s too many singers with so-so voice, so-so dance with so-so looks. I’m not moved by most of the ballads and the supposing groovy songs don’t make me groove. This explains why I switched to the English Channel and this is also why I sing the same old Mandarin songs that I used to sing during my Poly or High school days during my KTV sessions most of the time. The new songs, well, maybe once in a while one would pick my ears up. Anyway, I have always been quite a fan of Tanya Chua, especially after an unplugged performance of “Yellow” which I saw in one of the Programmes on TV some time ago. I happen to see rave reviews of her latest album “Goodbye & Hello” and also got the chance to catch the MTV of “Blanks”, I decided to give the CD a listen. Of course, to not disappoint myself (becos most only have 2 – 3 good songs in an album most of the time) and my pockets, I nagged at Mich to lend me hers. After 2 long months, I finally got it. It’s a great album! I love every single song in it. The simple lyrics touched the deepest part of my heart. Although not all songs reflect my current emotions, but I can fully understand the feelings each song is trying to express. There’s a part of the lyrics from the album which I especially like. “Overanalyzing regrets is an addiction Tying yourself down with hopes is disappointment”. This is an addictive album. Somehow, I need to listen to it at least once before I head to bed now. I must say, I am very impressed with Tanya Chua. Pardon me if I’m wrong, but I remember she’s quite ‘ang mo’ and she started off with English songs (“My Colour TV” is one that I can remember of). Today, she produces her own Mandarin album with beautiful lyrics and melodies. I’m sure the time in Taiwan helped alot. Hats off to you Tanya!
I was thinking… if Tanya Chua hadn’t stepped out of Singapore, would she have made it here? Why is it so tough to be recognized of our abilities over here? Must we be stamped with the overseas “guaranteed” sign to confirm that we are indeed capable? Why can’t Singapore simply take a risk and give a chance? I somehow understood why she moved to Taiwan…
P.S. Mich die die wanted me to give another album a listen. An RnB singer, but I’m sorry. The album sucks. Everything sound the same, I can’t really differentiate which song is which actually. It sounds just like every other song I heard commonly. No, it’s not Mr Jay Chou. Talking about Jay Chou, I’m no fan of his but I bought his latest album together with Tanya’s. Surprisingly, not bad at all….
You are now listening to Tanya’s “It’s True”. This reflects how I feel now. It’s True. Haha… Enjoy!
后来我想，若当时蔡健雅没踏出新加坡的话，我们将失去一个听到一把好声音的机会，一位才艺歌手也失去了发光、发挥才能的机会。我们新加坡真的要得到外国的保证才能认定一位好歌手吗？一定要在国外‘品质保证’才是好货吗？为什么就是不肯take a risk and give a chance呢？
P．S．Mich 也顺便硬塞了一张她觉得不错的专辑给我。是位RnB歌手，歌声不错，但专辑嘛。。。一个字‘烂’。里面的歌曲跟其他的千篇一律，我还真分不清专辑里的歌曲有何不同。Oh no… 不是周董，你们自己猜一猜吧。说到周董，因为买了《Goodbye & Hello》顺便买了《我很忙》，我不是周董迷，但不错哦。。。蛮好听的叻。
你在听Tanya的是《It’s True》！这是我现在的心情！慢慢欣赏吧！Cheers!
Because I feel that the standards of Mandarin songs has dropped much compared to the past, it’s been some time since I last bought a Mandarin Album. There’s too many singers with so-so voice, so-so dance with so-so looks. I’m not moved by most of the ballads and the supposing groovy songs don’t make me groove. This explains why I switched to the English Channel and this is also why I sing the same old Mandarin songs that I used to sing during my Poly or High school days during my KTV sessions most of the time. The new songs, well, maybe once in a while one would pick my ears up. Anyway, I have always been quite a fan of Tanya Chua, especially after an unplugged performance of “Yellow” which I saw in one of the Programmes on TV some time ago. I happen to see rave reviews of her latest album “Goodbye & Hello” and also got the chance to catch the MTV of “Blanks”, I decided to give the CD a listen. Of course, to not disappoint myself (becos most only have 2 – 3 good songs in an album most of the time) and my pockets, I nagged at Mich to lend me hers. After 2 long months, I finally got it. It’s a great album! I love every single song in it. The simple lyrics touched the deepest part of my heart. Although not all songs reflect my current emotions, but I can fully understand the feelings each song is trying to express. There’s a part of the lyrics from the album which I especially like. “Overanalyzing regrets is an addiction Tying yourself down with hopes is disappointment”. This is an addictive album. Somehow, I need to listen to it at least once before I head to bed now. I must say, I am very impressed with Tanya Chua. Pardon me if I’m wrong, but I remember she’s quite ‘ang mo’ and she started off with English songs (“My Colour TV” is one that I can remember of). Today, she produces her own Mandarin album with beautiful lyrics and melodies. I’m sure the time in Taiwan helped alot. Hats off to you Tanya!
I was thinking… if Tanya Chua hadn’t stepped out of Singapore, would she have made it here? Why is it so tough to be recognized of our abilities over here? Must we be stamped with the overseas “guaranteed” sign to confirm that we are indeed capable? Why can’t Singapore simply take a risk and give a chance? I somehow understood why she moved to Taiwan…
P.S. Mich die die wanted me to give another album a listen. An RnB singer, but I’m sorry. The album sucks. Everything sound the same, I can’t really differentiate which song is which actually. It sounds just like every other song I heard commonly. No, it’s not Mr Jay Chou. Talking about Jay Chou, I’m no fan of his but I bought his latest album together with Tanya’s. Surprisingly, not bad at all….
You are now listening to Tanya’s “It’s True”. This reflects how I feel now. It’s True. Haha… Enjoy!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Life Process
Was having dinner with some friends last Friday. As usual, chats revolved around work and slowly moved on to future plans and partners. A Friend, lets call her A, has been persuaded by her parents to get married. Apparently, her Dad decided to have a talk with her boyfriend and highlighted that “its time”. Her boyfriend at age 24, was stumped. He wasn’t ready as we were told, but seem to accede. Not that he’s unwilling to, but just that he’s not ready. The couple have been together for almost a year. In which to many, it’s a little soon for marriage. At least for me, I very much feel so.
Friend B and Me, “Wow. So soon?!”.
“Well, He’s very nice to me. And I don’t want to give birth only at the age of 35 ok!” (She is now 27)
“But do you really love him?” B and I asked at the same time.
A: “What to do? I can’t have the one I love most.”
She had a long term relationship which was not accepted by the Ex’s family for reasons I feel, are not really valid in this generation.
Sad isn’t it? It makes me wonder what marriage is really based on. Love? Obviously not in the above situation. Is this a life process that we MUST fill in? Thinking back, if I were to fill in the life process which I set maybe 8 to 10 years ago, I would be married this year too. I’ll have 2 children (a boy & a girl) at 30, own a house, a car and holding a managerial post. Haha… But some of it seemed so distant now. To put it bluntly across, Marriage is not even in my mind now, not to talk about having children as well. Poor Mum & Dad…. LOL. Think I’ll leave this glorious task to Jess. So whose fault is this? Society? Cos my mentality and feelings are definitely “re-mould” by the experiences, environment and situations I have gone through and seen. Childhood - > Education - > Career - > Love - > Marriage - > Children - > Grandchildren - > Death. Who set the rule that life should be lived in this formula? Is this the only formula to life or success? Most importantly, Is this the formula to happiness?
I am pretty sure I can never be like Friend A. I can’t marry someone who isn’t the one I love most at that point of time. People always say, “It’s better to be with someone who loves you more.” If love is being measured, is that love? I always believe that the best thing in life, is to wake up next to the person you love most. It’s the first and last thing you would want to see every morning and before you head to bed. It creates this never dying *Spark* in you, and you would look forward to everyday. I guess some will think I’m crazy or naive. But well, it’s exactly what I feel Love should be. Marriage should be based on Love, because that’s one thing that will last and sustain against all odds. Of course its never gonna ba a smooth sailing process and I’m not saying it’s a never dying love or that the love will definitely last forever, but at least at that very moment. You will feel you’re the most fortunate human being in the world. I often tell my friends, “It’s not forever till both of you lie in the coffin still in love with each other.” Come to think of it, precisely because “forever” is so hard to attain, shouldn’t we cherish whatever we have now even more before it slips away?
So where will life lead me? Hmm… I wonder… But I can tell you now, I’m desperately looking for love. *As Always* Haha… *Sparkle* in life! Where are youuuuuuuu???????????
By the way, I realised. Friend A didn’t answer our question. I guess the answer is obvious….
Friend B and Me, “Wow. So soon?!”.
“Well, He’s very nice to me. And I don’t want to give birth only at the age of 35 ok!” (She is now 27)
“But do you really love him?” B and I asked at the same time.
A: “What to do? I can’t have the one I love most.”
She had a long term relationship which was not accepted by the Ex’s family for reasons I feel, are not really valid in this generation.
Sad isn’t it? It makes me wonder what marriage is really based on. Love? Obviously not in the above situation. Is this a life process that we MUST fill in? Thinking back, if I were to fill in the life process which I set maybe 8 to 10 years ago, I would be married this year too. I’ll have 2 children (a boy & a girl) at 30, own a house, a car and holding a managerial post. Haha… But some of it seemed so distant now. To put it bluntly across, Marriage is not even in my mind now, not to talk about having children as well. Poor Mum & Dad…. LOL. Think I’ll leave this glorious task to Jess. So whose fault is this? Society? Cos my mentality and feelings are definitely “re-mould” by the experiences, environment and situations I have gone through and seen. Childhood - > Education - > Career - > Love - > Marriage - > Children - > Grandchildren - > Death. Who set the rule that life should be lived in this formula? Is this the only formula to life or success? Most importantly, Is this the formula to happiness?
I am pretty sure I can never be like Friend A. I can’t marry someone who isn’t the one I love most at that point of time. People always say, “It’s better to be with someone who loves you more.” If love is being measured, is that love? I always believe that the best thing in life, is to wake up next to the person you love most. It’s the first and last thing you would want to see every morning and before you head to bed. It creates this never dying *Spark* in you, and you would look forward to everyday. I guess some will think I’m crazy or naive. But well, it’s exactly what I feel Love should be. Marriage should be based on Love, because that’s one thing that will last and sustain against all odds. Of course its never gonna ba a smooth sailing process and I’m not saying it’s a never dying love or that the love will definitely last forever, but at least at that very moment. You will feel you’re the most fortunate human being in the world. I often tell my friends, “It’s not forever till both of you lie in the coffin still in love with each other.” Come to think of it, precisely because “forever” is so hard to attain, shouldn’t we cherish whatever we have now even more before it slips away?
So where will life lead me? Hmm… I wonder… But I can tell you now, I’m desperately looking for love. *As Always* Haha… *Sparkle* in life! Where are youuuuuuuu???????????
By the way, I realised. Friend A didn’t answer our question. I guess the answer is obvious….
Friday, April 11, 2008
1个月了！
好快哦！在新的工作岗位已有一个月。时间飞逝，虽然已对这里有些许熟悉但还是有廷深的陌生感。和旧工作环境比起来，我在这得放慢大概一半的脚步吧！很多时候我都在等回复，因为大家虽然在不同的部门，但工作都是紧紧相扣的。而我是负责协调整个计划的负责人所已不能单独行动或作决定，速度就自然地缓慢很多。说真的，很不习惯。从以前到上一份工作，都是在节奏快又速战速决的气氛下进行，突然间要我慢下来还真无法适应。就比如，你一直以来都开2000cc 的车，忽然得开辆1200cc的那样。嗨。。。真不知道这种日子得过多久。。。同事常常告诉我这样的日子快要结束了，叫我好好享受，要不以后就没机会了。或许吧。。。因为现在手头上的新projects还不算正式开始。 可是我很讨厌当有人问我关于工作上的问题时我无法回答。怎么说呢？他们问我一些关于正在进行的制作，但因为没有人让我好好地接手指引方向所以我显得一无所知。这个感觉很讨厌，仿佛你没把工作做好。你相信吗？我现在手头上有20个projects但却没有以前在Toy Factory的2个projects忙。因为这里工作形式是每个人都很“专一”。也就是说每个人都是focus在自己的本分就ok了。我想大公司都是这样的吧。。。以前我是Jack of All Trades，做一个project要样样都懂，策划、制作到宣传、样样都得做，若说Master我不敢当，可是我很享受这样的过程。是个很好的学习旅程，也就这样对身边不同的工作伙伴也会有更深一层的了解与谅解，人也自然地变得宽容多了。记得曾经有位老板曾经对我说，“你是属于劳碌命的那种。”现在突然不“劳碌”了，还真的觉得有点奇怪。可是奇怪，不劳碌却大大小小的meetings加起来也去了十多个了吧！
现在每天令我最挣扎的事是如何让我惺忪的眼睛不合起来。我一空闲就会开始“拜神”。Head keeps nodding cos I’m sleepy. 真的怀疑自己得了矢睡症。。。以前在lectures, meetings 时，一觉得无趣或有人在碎碎念就会不自觉睡着。 Its weird I know. My friends are already use to it. Its been years… Since Sec 4 I think.
Anyway, 觉得世界真的很小。自加入新公司以后，就一直在这里碰到不少熟人，既然还和一些朋友有机会再度合作！It’s great! 那天碰到蔡礼莲很开心！不由自主给了彼此一个theatrical hug! 哈哈。。。不知道为什么看到theatre的朋友特别开心。昨天开会时，也发现其中一个节目的导演竟然是我12岁时参加演员训练班的老师！老师不认得我但我记得老师，我告诉他， “因为你当时很凶。”导演一愣。哈哈。。。 后来，我加了一句，“放心，我是不会怀恨的！”老师马上说“这句话很严重哦！我需不需要请你吃饭？”（因为现在掌握权在我身上嘛。。。）哈哈。。。真是风水轮流转。我现在还是称他为老师，一日为师终身为师嘛。希望合作愉快。
说了这么多。。。。大家放心！我没气馁。我会努力！在这个地方发出光彩!
现在每天令我最挣扎的事是如何让我惺忪的眼睛不合起来。我一空闲就会开始“拜神”。Head keeps nodding cos I’m sleepy. 真的怀疑自己得了矢睡症。。。以前在lectures, meetings 时，一觉得无趣或有人在碎碎念就会不自觉睡着。 Its weird I know. My friends are already use to it. Its been years… Since Sec 4 I think.
Anyway, 觉得世界真的很小。自加入新公司以后，就一直在这里碰到不少熟人，既然还和一些朋友有机会再度合作！It’s great! 那天碰到蔡礼莲很开心！不由自主给了彼此一个theatrical hug! 哈哈。。。不知道为什么看到theatre的朋友特别开心。昨天开会时，也发现其中一个节目的导演竟然是我12岁时参加演员训练班的老师！老师不认得我但我记得老师，我告诉他， “因为你当时很凶。”导演一愣。哈哈。。。 后来，我加了一句，“放心，我是不会怀恨的！”老师马上说“这句话很严重哦！我需不需要请你吃饭？”（因为现在掌握权在我身上嘛。。。）哈哈。。。真是风水轮流转。我现在还是称他为老师，一日为师终身为师嘛。希望合作愉快。
说了这么多。。。。大家放心！我没气馁。我会努力！在这个地方发出光彩!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Is This A Sign???
This will be short. But I just somehow have to blog about this cause its so damn strange! Like ESP!
Good Friday Morning, 3.30am, Michie, Nik, Bei Bei and I are having Bak Kut Teh at a coffeeshop in Mohammad Sultan after a high night at Butter Factory. We were a bunch of smelly, tired, hungry and sticky people. Thanks to BeiBei's brillant suggestion of straw drinking. However, I was the least 'sei', believe me. I'm just too good at the finger guessing game!
Anyway, half way through gorging into the bak, I hear someone calling "Jolene!". Heads up, its 'Boyfren' Zach sitting at the table directly opposite me! Then I saw Bachelor 'No. 28', Julius! So delighted to see the 2 cast from Shanghai Blues! We had a short chat then hug our goodbyes. Then Michie, Nik and I flagged for a cab. The moment I hopped into the cab. I hear this violin playing. I knew immediately, it's the theme song of Shanghai Blues 《晚风》. Couldn't believe my ears. Such coincidence! Is this a sign?! What is God trying to tell me about Shanghai Blues?! Did I miss something? LOL. I was shocked but excited! And so.... The next thing I do is sing along. Hahahaha..... Mich who was trying to sleep, nearly died, kept asking me to shut up but I won't. Think Nik was too nice to stop me. So in the end, on the third song playing from Taxi Uncle's oldies CD (I knew every song in that CD!), Mich gave up and sang along with me. 《老情歌》by 吕方。Ahaha... Such an old song....
Uncle knows I luv 《晚风》and he even repeated it for me! So nice of him....
*Sings*
“晚风中， 有你我的梦。。。” :)
Good Friday Morning, 3.30am, Michie, Nik, Bei Bei and I are having Bak Kut Teh at a coffeeshop in Mohammad Sultan after a high night at Butter Factory. We were a bunch of smelly, tired, hungry and sticky people. Thanks to BeiBei's brillant suggestion of straw drinking. However, I was the least 'sei', believe me. I'm just too good at the finger guessing game!
Anyway, half way through gorging into the bak, I hear someone calling "Jolene!". Heads up, its 'Boyfren' Zach sitting at the table directly opposite me! Then I saw Bachelor 'No. 28', Julius! So delighted to see the 2 cast from Shanghai Blues! We had a short chat then hug our goodbyes. Then Michie, Nik and I flagged for a cab. The moment I hopped into the cab. I hear this violin playing. I knew immediately, it's the theme song of Shanghai Blues 《晚风》. Couldn't believe my ears. Such coincidence! Is this a sign?! What is God trying to tell me about Shanghai Blues?! Did I miss something? LOL. I was shocked but excited! And so.... The next thing I do is sing along. Hahahaha..... Mich who was trying to sleep, nearly died, kept asking me to shut up but I won't. Think Nik was too nice to stop me. So in the end, on the third song playing from Taxi Uncle's oldies CD (I knew every song in that CD!), Mich gave up and sang along with me. 《老情歌》by 吕方。Ahaha... Such an old song....
Uncle knows I luv 《晚风》and he even repeated it for me! So nice of him....
*Sings*
“晚风中， 有你我的梦。。。” :)
ME 时代来也！
我是个喜欢发呆的人，但在我发呆之余，我喜欢observe the people around me. 我想这是我人生中唯一能够一心二用的时候吧。哈哈。。。Under 我的observation, 最近注意到了一个倾向， 发现我们都被电子玩意儿电到晕头转向了。在一次乘搭地铁的时候 ，呆mood来到。我便开始scan 一下四周围。大多乘客，不管是站着或者坐着都在低着头。Why?? 因为他们不是沉醉在Playstation里，就是在拼命SMS,要不就在用高格调的Blackberry回复email,有的就是耳朵塞着耳机低着头摇摇晃晃。不是随着音乐摇摆哦。而是在orh orh! 在睡觉嘛。。。我偶尔也会这样。呵呵…..
有一次在地铁里我看到一位看似４０多岁的女士站在门口在用Blackberry。也不是很挤，但她站在门口也情有可原。But, 人渐渐变少，她也还是站在原位。后来到了Dohby Ghaut, 很多人要下站了，她还是一动也不动，“稳重如山”，埋头按着Blackberry 的钮。她到底知不知道她这座“山”在挡着人出入叻？？大家都得绕着她走。是真的没发现到，还是just don't care?? 有的小混混更离谱，好像他喜欢听的音乐，everybody 也会like。用他的手机播着大大声的mp3，一直播到他下站为止。真是不知道他们在宣泄什么。是告诉我们你没钱买mp3 player 吗？还是要乘客和你一起摇头，跳舞给你看？不说电子吧。就连报纸也是个问题哦！有人看报纸，翻到很大，仿佛没有人在身旁。地铁很挤的ok! 看到这些情况，真是如福建人所说的觉得 “gek sim” 。omg! 我还真像一位很多怨言的老太婆lei.
曾经看过一个台湾节目，节目提到现代人是活在“ME” 时代，不再是“WE”了。的确如此。就这样，大家都在自己的世界里，不再理会身边究竟在发生什么大小事，因为觉得不再重要了吗？还是因为无关己？“不关我的事。”好像是现在新加坡人的attitude。看了很多例子，不得不承认，现代人真的自私了。不在乎有没有伤害或对别人造成不方便。对父母，对朋友，或对陌生人，很多人都好像为了利益生存着。为了利益才互相扶持。
这样子真的可以吗？What's happening around us,good or bad, is not important anymore? 这是活在这个年代的格式吗？
I’m really not sure.
有一次在地铁里我看到一位看似４０多岁的女士站在门口在用Blackberry。也不是很挤，但她站在门口也情有可原。But, 人渐渐变少，她也还是站在原位。后来到了Dohby Ghaut, 很多人要下站了，她还是一动也不动，“稳重如山”，埋头按着Blackberry 的钮。她到底知不知道她这座“山”在挡着人出入叻？？大家都得绕着她走。是真的没发现到，还是just don't care?? 有的小混混更离谱，好像他喜欢听的音乐，everybody 也会like。用他的手机播着大大声的mp3，一直播到他下站为止。真是不知道他们在宣泄什么。是告诉我们你没钱买mp3 player 吗？还是要乘客和你一起摇头，跳舞给你看？不说电子吧。就连报纸也是个问题哦！有人看报纸，翻到很大，仿佛没有人在身旁。地铁很挤的ok! 看到这些情况，真是如福建人所说的觉得 “gek sim” 。omg! 我还真像一位很多怨言的老太婆lei.
曾经看过一个台湾节目，节目提到现代人是活在“ME” 时代，不再是“WE”了。的确如此。就这样，大家都在自己的世界里，不再理会身边究竟在发生什么大小事，因为觉得不再重要了吗？还是因为无关己？“不关我的事。”好像是现在新加坡人的attitude。看了很多例子，不得不承认，现代人真的自私了。不在乎有没有伤害或对别人造成不方便。对父母，对朋友，或对陌生人，很多人都好像为了利益生存着。为了利益才互相扶持。
这样子真的可以吗？What's happening around us,good or bad, is not important anymore? 这是活在这个年代的格式吗？
I’m really not sure.
Monday, March 17, 2008
First Week @ Work
I’m into my second week at work. Before my 5 senses forget about how it feels to be fresh at my new environment, I reckon I should…. Talk about it? I’m sure after a longer time at this place (being seasoned into some preserved food), I will feel differently than when I first came. So, for memories sake I should blog. Let me re-enact my first day first :)
Drives into carpark, sees security at entrance; “Hi Morning, it’s my first day at work. Do I need to show you my pass or anything? Cos I haven’t got any yet.” Security replies nervously, “I don’t know, it’s my first day at work too.” …. We looked blankly at each other for about 5 seconds…. I just barged in anyway. Apparently, I really need to only barge in.
HR staff brings me to my department. It’s rather bright, it’s definitely big, at least 10 times the size of my previous workplace with about 50 cubicles (12 times of the no. of pax at my old place). It’s quiet, cos it’s early, many has yet to arrive. Enter my dept entrance, Girl A walks past. HR Staff, “Excuse me, do you know where Wan Jun sits?” Girl A, “Huh? I’m sorry, is there a Wan Jun here?”. Another Girl walks past, “I think Wan Jun sits around that area.” Points to far corner on right. And so, HR staff and I walk to the pointed area, HR Staff to Girl C, “Excuse me. Is Wan Jun here?”. Girl C, “Oh! Wan Jun has left the company.” Ah duoi….
I finally settled down at my cubicle after a good 15 mins of searching for the right PIC. My space is really not too bad. It’s spacious with 2 huge desks and has got a few good storage spaces. There’s a PC (with perfect connections, fyi, those who had to tolerate my on/off shit for 1 year +) and there’s a TV (with almost all channels, inclusive of cable), DVD and a Video player. *all smiles* I like…. Haha… Part of my job, as I have been told, is to watch TV (our own programmes most of the time for review and of course others if I want to). I have got a new chair, which doesn’t sink like the old one I had, a new set of stationery all ready, the pantry is filled with beverages (I don’t have to buy bottles of water from CK no more), the stationery room is packed, no more refilling of photocopy papers and toilet paper. There’s really much I can find fault in terms of such. As a matter of fact, I’m so pampered I’m suddenly not used to it. But of course, I wouldn’t repulse this.
My superior brought me around the office for intro, out of the 20 faces I met I can remember 15, but as for the names, only 5. Hahahaha….. There’s just too many of them from different departments, AND! It’s all on the same level. We went on further to meet those in other buildings and levels. *Headache* Oh well, guess I’ll get it in time to come. So far, work has been torturous. Not that I have a lot to do, but because I have not much to do. Everyday everyone seems to be really busy, I can hear many keyboards going “tut. tut. tut. tut. tut.” really fast, which makes me really uneasy, because it seems like my keyboard is the only dumb one. But I guess hearing the ‘tut-ting’ beats hearing the ‘thumping’ (my ex-GM typing angry emails, LOL) of keyboards. After a brief on my job, it sounds really interesting and I look very much forward on what’s to come. So far, my colleagues and superior have been really patient with me. My superior doesn’t want to push me too hard and hopes that I can learn and take over slowly. I appreciate that. I am slowly guided along my path, which is nice. I am trying very hard to pick things up fast so that I can do ‘tutting’ soon too, but it won’t be happening till much later I guess. My superior is away this week for an overseas trip, and thus, makes me even more eng. So for now, every morning the hardest thing I am trying to do, is to keep myself awake. Been struggling not to doze off, really struggling…. I attended about 5 meetings last week with different departments. More meetings to come soon…. I have to really adjust to coordinating with different parts of the corporation instead of the previous 1 man show. And I found out I spend most of the time waiting, I have to wait to get stuff going, precisely because of the fact that I am working with various departments. You wait for each other to move on.
Lastly, it’s the people. The people here are however, very different from Theatre, it’s very…. ‘Corporate’. People can work in the same office but not know each other. They can work on the same project but have never met. They meet in lifts but not greet. There’s this unexplainable distance amongst the people here. Not that they are mean or extremely cold (just a teenie weenie bit), just that… they are too private? Lack of personal touch. In theatre, we chat. And I think the thing we do most when we meet each other is hug or at least a smile and a shake of hands. I’m not saying everyone who hugs is nice but I now realised the importance of human touch. It simply brings people closer and it does make a difference. At the very least, the awkwardness is removed. I think if I were to meet any of the people here on the streets one day and give them a hug, they will freeze and look at me wide-eye as though I’m crazy. Hahaha…. Lunches have been really quiet and short…….. Cos my colleagues are mostly ‘indoor’ gals…… And most of the time they choose to “da bao” and eat in as they watch their individual TVs. Haiz…. I miss lunches with Bryan already. We talk about fun things. Fashion, gossips, personal lives/views, bitch about work, etc! Even lunch with GM is better, cos he’s also like a friend to me.
Whatever it is, I am determined to prove myself here and to make myself proud. It’s too early to judge. At least, I haven’t suffered in the hands of any evil people as yet... LOL.
Oh! Another thing to add, 70% of the staff here are females and I am considered one of the most fashionable (please exclude stars) person in the office. So any hopes to find a “someone” for myself here is close to ZERO I think.
Oh Boy... :(
Drives into carpark, sees security at entrance; “Hi Morning, it’s my first day at work. Do I need to show you my pass or anything? Cos I haven’t got any yet.” Security replies nervously, “I don’t know, it’s my first day at work too.” …. We looked blankly at each other for about 5 seconds…. I just barged in anyway. Apparently, I really need to only barge in.
HR staff brings me to my department. It’s rather bright, it’s definitely big, at least 10 times the size of my previous workplace with about 50 cubicles (12 times of the no. of pax at my old place). It’s quiet, cos it’s early, many has yet to arrive. Enter my dept entrance, Girl A walks past. HR Staff, “Excuse me, do you know where Wan Jun sits?” Girl A, “Huh? I’m sorry, is there a Wan Jun here?”. Another Girl walks past, “I think Wan Jun sits around that area.” Points to far corner on right. And so, HR staff and I walk to the pointed area, HR Staff to Girl C, “Excuse me. Is Wan Jun here?”. Girl C, “Oh! Wan Jun has left the company.” Ah duoi….
I finally settled down at my cubicle after a good 15 mins of searching for the right PIC. My space is really not too bad. It’s spacious with 2 huge desks and has got a few good storage spaces. There’s a PC (with perfect connections, fyi, those who had to tolerate my on/off shit for 1 year +) and there’s a TV (with almost all channels, inclusive of cable), DVD and a Video player. *all smiles* I like…. Haha… Part of my job, as I have been told, is to watch TV (our own programmes most of the time for review and of course others if I want to). I have got a new chair, which doesn’t sink like the old one I had, a new set of stationery all ready, the pantry is filled with beverages (I don’t have to buy bottles of water from CK no more), the stationery room is packed, no more refilling of photocopy papers and toilet paper. There’s really much I can find fault in terms of such. As a matter of fact, I’m so pampered I’m suddenly not used to it. But of course, I wouldn’t repulse this.
My superior brought me around the office for intro, out of the 20 faces I met I can remember 15, but as for the names, only 5. Hahahaha….. There’s just too many of them from different departments, AND! It’s all on the same level. We went on further to meet those in other buildings and levels. *Headache* Oh well, guess I’ll get it in time to come. So far, work has been torturous. Not that I have a lot to do, but because I have not much to do. Everyday everyone seems to be really busy, I can hear many keyboards going “tut. tut. tut. tut. tut.” really fast, which makes me really uneasy, because it seems like my keyboard is the only dumb one. But I guess hearing the ‘tut-ting’ beats hearing the ‘thumping’ (my ex-GM typing angry emails, LOL) of keyboards. After a brief on my job, it sounds really interesting and I look very much forward on what’s to come. So far, my colleagues and superior have been really patient with me. My superior doesn’t want to push me too hard and hopes that I can learn and take over slowly. I appreciate that. I am slowly guided along my path, which is nice. I am trying very hard to pick things up fast so that I can do ‘tutting’ soon too, but it won’t be happening till much later I guess. My superior is away this week for an overseas trip, and thus, makes me even more eng. So for now, every morning the hardest thing I am trying to do, is to keep myself awake. Been struggling not to doze off, really struggling…. I attended about 5 meetings last week with different departments. More meetings to come soon…. I have to really adjust to coordinating with different parts of the corporation instead of the previous 1 man show. And I found out I spend most of the time waiting, I have to wait to get stuff going, precisely because of the fact that I am working with various departments. You wait for each other to move on.
Lastly, it’s the people. The people here are however, very different from Theatre, it’s very…. ‘Corporate’. People can work in the same office but not know each other. They can work on the same project but have never met. They meet in lifts but not greet. There’s this unexplainable distance amongst the people here. Not that they are mean or extremely cold (just a teenie weenie bit), just that… they are too private? Lack of personal touch. In theatre, we chat. And I think the thing we do most when we meet each other is hug or at least a smile and a shake of hands. I’m not saying everyone who hugs is nice but I now realised the importance of human touch. It simply brings people closer and it does make a difference. At the very least, the awkwardness is removed. I think if I were to meet any of the people here on the streets one day and give them a hug, they will freeze and look at me wide-eye as though I’m crazy. Hahaha…. Lunches have been really quiet and short…….. Cos my colleagues are mostly ‘indoor’ gals…… And most of the time they choose to “da bao” and eat in as they watch their individual TVs. Haiz…. I miss lunches with Bryan already. We talk about fun things. Fashion, gossips, personal lives/views, bitch about work, etc! Even lunch with GM is better, cos he’s also like a friend to me.
Whatever it is, I am determined to prove myself here and to make myself proud. It’s too early to judge. At least, I haven’t suffered in the hands of any evil people as yet... LOL.
Oh! Another thing to add, 70% of the staff here are females and I am considered one of the most fashionable (please exclude stars) person in the office. So any hopes to find a “someone” for myself here is close to ZERO I think.
Oh Boy... :(
Sunday, March 09, 2008
1 Level Up
I'm starting my new job tomorrow. Those of you who didn't know, surprised? Well, we all have to climb the ladder at some point of time don't we?
From the time I started working years ago, I know I always wanted to make it big. To never stop climbing the ladder. In a way, I was never satisfied with what I was in and that I should always be moving on to greater heights as I grow older. I personally feel that a career path is like playing a video game. You play the game, your main goal is to complete each level and eventually end up victorious. The last level, always come to a point where you have to fight the biggest villian before you are announced a winner. The biggest villian is like our boss. So far, haha... trust me, I haven' heard anyone said anything fantastic about their bosses. SO lets just play with my little imaginative assumption. It's a matter of wits, perseverance and experience. If you manage to put these 3 together and use them wisely, you complete the game and you take over. You become the boss, who creates your game for others to play.
Of course I'm not saying i want to take over my boss one day. Duh! What I'm saying is that, thats how the cycle work. As you move along, you meet barriers in every level, sometimes its the little soldiers (aka小人)who tries to stop you, cutting your chances on moving forward. Sometimes its the long, tedious work you have to go through. Some people are able to play the same game for years and eventually getting what he wants, but some may become bored and tired of the game that they decide to move on to the next one with what they have learnt from the current one. Keeping their fingers crossed that they play the new game better and moving up the ladder quickly. With the experience and qualifications we have, we sometimes have the secret code, this enables us to jump straight into the higher levels instead of starting from the bottom. There are also others who become numb with the game, either they aren't smart enough to move on to the next level, or they are too lazy to. These are the people who lands in the comfort zone and they just stay at the same level for the longest time. Its like us playing the video game when we simply are unable to move up that we jus completely quit playing or just enjoy the processs of winning at the lower levels.
Wow. Does the above even make sense? Ahaha... Well, its Jolene's little theory :)
It's a new beginning for me tomorrow. I'm a little nervous but really looking forward to it. I am lucky, because this is the place I always wanted to be since the tiny me had my tiny eyes stuck to that box. To be honest,I almost wanted to give it up but wow, the fact is I am here. I will consider myself at Level 3. Hey! Thats not good enough for my age. Haha... I hope I can really shine in this new environment and slowly move on to the tasks awaiting me in the remaning levels.
I think the Americans are right about this one. "Follow your dreams." I did and it worked.
Oh! Btw, meet "mojo", the bonus I got for completing level 2. Awww.... He's blushing.
From the time I started working years ago, I know I always wanted to make it big. To never stop climbing the ladder. In a way, I was never satisfied with what I was in and that I should always be moving on to greater heights as I grow older. I personally feel that a career path is like playing a video game. You play the game, your main goal is to complete each level and eventually end up victorious. The last level, always come to a point where you have to fight the biggest villian before you are announced a winner. The biggest villian is like our boss. So far, haha... trust me, I haven' heard anyone said anything fantastic about their bosses. SO lets just play with my little imaginative assumption. It's a matter of wits, perseverance and experience. If you manage to put these 3 together and use them wisely, you complete the game and you take over. You become the boss, who creates your game for others to play.
Of course I'm not saying i want to take over my boss one day. Duh! What I'm saying is that, thats how the cycle work. As you move along, you meet barriers in every level, sometimes its the little soldiers (aka小人)who tries to stop you, cutting your chances on moving forward. Sometimes its the long, tedious work you have to go through. Some people are able to play the same game for years and eventually getting what he wants, but some may become bored and tired of the game that they decide to move on to the next one with what they have learnt from the current one. Keeping their fingers crossed that they play the new game better and moving up the ladder quickly. With the experience and qualifications we have, we sometimes have the secret code, this enables us to jump straight into the higher levels instead of starting from the bottom. There are also others who become numb with the game, either they aren't smart enough to move on to the next level, or they are too lazy to. These are the people who lands in the comfort zone and they just stay at the same level for the longest time. Its like us playing the video game when we simply are unable to move up that we jus completely quit playing or just enjoy the processs of winning at the lower levels.
Wow. Does the above even make sense? Ahaha... Well, its Jolene's little theory :)
It's a new beginning for me tomorrow. I'm a little nervous but really looking forward to it. I am lucky, because this is the place I always wanted to be since the tiny me had my tiny eyes stuck to that box. To be honest,I almost wanted to give it up but wow, the fact is I am here. I will consider myself at Level 3. Hey! Thats not good enough for my age. Haha... I hope I can really shine in this new environment and slowly move on to the tasks awaiting me in the remaning levels.
I think the Americans are right about this one. "Follow your dreams." I did and it worked.
Oh! Btw, meet "mojo", the bonus I got for completing level 2. Awww.... He's blushing.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Leap Year 2008
All Smiles!
Odd 1 Out
TABOOIt's Feb 29 on Friday. I don't even remember what I did for the previous leap years. hahahaha.... Didn't think it was any special, but I guess this year is different. We did a 2nd Shanghai Blues gathering at Sentosa on Friday, attendance wasn't great as usual (LOL), but still, we had fun. Julius..... Tsk tsk... Organizer but chose his bed over us.
The journey to Sentosa was actually more dramatic than when we were actually there. Firstly, I have no idea how to get there. All I got from Meiling Jie is that u drive out of Outram park exit then go to Cantonment Police Station then at some point i have to turn left. And so I took the risk of not looking at the map and went to pick up Xiao Gui Jasmine. I think that gal nearly died in her passenger seat, she calls me a reckless driver. hahaha.... which i really dun deny. Cos I was cursing whoever is driving too slow or who in my opinion is reckless. I did this sudden swerve on the left nearby harbourfront and she went "wurrrrr......!". LOL.I just can't stop laughing. But yah lah she went toufu. There was no car behind what... If I dun make that swerve we would be going the wrong way.
And then, we met Meiling Jie, Xiao Gui Del and Poh Chuan. As Mr Poh Chuan claims to be a frequent of Sentosa Beaches, we decided that he takes Meiling's car and lead the way, but.... this boy took us to the carpark so darn faraway from our Tanjong Beach! and we had so many thigns to carry! Really is xin cuo ren le. We should have known, its Poh Chuan! for God's sake. :p And so I went for a merry go round at Sentosa, analysing the map wif 2 kiddos, Xiao Gui J to direct and me to drive and Xiao Gui D doing nothing behind but jus insult as usual. As i was driving, Xiao Gui J goes "turn right here!", which I already past the turn and which i Jam brake and which leads to a van nearly running into my precious Mojo behind in which in turn i jammed up the road by stopping at the side trying to make a reverse. Point is , we got there eventually lah! But si bei drama. So chaotic in the small car. Poor Mojo.
Meiling Jie who loves spoiling us, cooked a feast. There was pizza, the fantastic Spaghetti and sandwiches! We went on to play beach ball, I really suck at it, took me 10 mins to really get into the game. Kelly who claimed she doesn't know how to play, was obviously lying. And she later confessed that she was from the volley ball school team. Kao..... Julian was really sweet, he made the effort to come even though he had to leave in a while. Awww... We moved on to Taboo, which was oso rather drama, hahaha..... Have you ever seen people playing taboo under the hot sun, all standing up, surrounding each other and all tense? We split into 2 teams, the "sheltered" team and the "tanners". Cos there are people like Meiling jie, Julian, Kelly (who had like 4 inches of sun block), and Missy Mindee (covered up like a mummy) who cannot hurt their fair skins. Anyway, in the end we still rojak and mixed the teams up. Lemme analyse the different behaviours of the individuals in the game, TABOO.
Esther - Shes the Drama Queen. Shes hilarious!!! With her 5 fingers put together like bolly bolly talking to you. "say something! a few words! Keep quiet! Let him speak! Speak!" OMG. Without her, it wouldn't be that fun.
Poh Chuan - When it's his turn to describe to his teamates. It's ......*silence*, as time ticks by, still.... *silence* When he does say something "I dunno how to say." "There is alot of this in the forest!" *BEEP* The word is 'Rainforest'. 'Forest' taboo word leh boy! But I have to admit, he's good at guessing. oh! And he's got a hotbod (that's what Julian said)! Gals (if u r straight) & Boys (if u r gay) will drool. *slurp*
Shaun & Cherie the darn chio couple - Shaun is a betrayer, he will just unknowingly recognise himself as from Cherie's group when he's not! Keeps giving them darn good clues unconciously ! Cherie is darn good at guessing! A few words that no one can really unerstand from Shaun and she actually knows them! duh.... Everyone said this at least once to me. "Cherie is chio." I know lah! Haha...
Mindee - She's like this strict referee standing next to you, "no. You can't say this word. No. You can't do that. No. No Chinese." Wah liew, stand next to her definitely stress. HAha... but shes good at this game and shes calm as ever. so calm its scary. Competitive opponent, but great team mate too, cos no temper. :p
Meiling Jie - A kind soul, being the time keeper she helps whoever is struggling. She's like our mother hen. Haha... While Mindee and I were screaming its unfair cos she helped the other team more she completely ignored us and continued to help. She did help us too when Xiao Gui J was struggling lah.
Kelly - Very alert. When the opponent said the taboo word, the card is removed by her even b4 you know it! Her favourite line when shes playing, "something like that".
Xiao Gui D - Alot of words she doesn't recognise. Tsk. Read more pls. But when she does know the word she can describe it really well. You'll get it in a while.
Xiao Gui J - Injects alot of illusions that we know her very well. "Wo shu shen me?!" (which year am I born in?!) ???? Seriously, wo men bu zhi dao. Things only Xiao Gui D will noe....... who! can't say anything cos shes in the other team. LOL.
Zach - HE came late, he nearly didn't wanna come, but he did eventually. Choosy fella, he claimed he dun want a himbo (PC) and a few bimbos in his team. But.. he's ok only at this game himself lo..... LOL.
ME - The *Beeper*. I just luv using that rubber thing that quacks at people when time is up. I use rojak language. I use anything to get the word right! Eng, Chi, Malay! Anything lah!
What a leap year. 亲爱的朋友们，四年后，我们会拿着馒头在桥下见吗？
*HUGS*
Monday, February 25, 2008
Bunny Needs Home
Hello People!
Helping my fren Yvette finding this extremely cute Bunny a home. It's a Netherland Dwarf! She bought it in total for about 500 bucks which includes the vitamins, 3 kinds of food, 2 kind of hay (meaning 5 kind of food) and then the shower powder, the food tray, the rabbit comb, the disinfectant, the water bottle and a HUGE ass cage (quoted from Yvette) which won't need to change for the rest of its life. It's alot of stuff added into this exclusive package. Quite a deal for just 350.
Call me and I'll help seal the deal.
Yvette's doggy is disturbing little bunny too much. So before it gets eaten up, Bunny needs new home. How can you say no. Awwwww.....
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
《上海之夜》 完结篇
很快的，《上海之夜》在上个星期六正式演出完毕。感触良多。我这个人有个大缺点，那就是对于我喜欢的东西我常常有着很深的不舍之情，要一段很长的时间才能放手。我很喜欢《上海之夜》，这八个月来的努力就在两天的呈现中告一段落。有时觉得挺可笑，但也知道要完成这样的一个Project真的需要很大的努力，毅力及勇气。忙忙碌碌了八个月，现在突然停了下来，energy跌倒了谷底，完全无法再融入下一个Project里。觉得有点恍惚，空虚，反而觉得更累，心情到现在还是无法平复下来。很舍不得所有工作人员，演员们，设计师等。尽管告诉自己不能哭，我还是在Cast Party的最后大哭了一场。真是丢脸丢到尽，还好所剩的人无几。
从寻找、凭请演员、设计师、工作人员到配合导演的要求、彩排及演出的安排一直到宣传，说不累是假的，但的确忙得非常开心。觉得日子过的特别充足。虽然我无法做到可以please每一个人，但老套地说一句，我问心无愧，能够做的我都已经做了。我也觉得我特别幸运，在整个过程中遇到了很多贵人，毫不计较地帮了我不少，我也在很多人身上学了不少东西。我在整个过程当中耐心被推倒了极点，我现在真的觉得没什么事是做不到的。
《上海之夜》的票房和我预期的一样好，但评语却没我想象中那样完美。可以说是mixed reviews 吧！有好有坏。有人觉得舞台不够豪华，有的觉得很美 （我当然是觉得很美啦！那个backdrop是我的favourite）。有些觉得音乐有新鲜感，有的觉得不够影响力（我爱Philip写的那些新歌，都已经背熟了，时不时就会哼一下）。Choreography不用说，我觉得Jeffrey真的没话说，很committed（我的最爱是那一场文冲打完仗回来，群众演员在桥的另一端做出手争扎的一幕，实在太美了）。
苏永康很好相处，歌声很有磁性，Emma无法质疑是实力派老将，Mindee很可惜。。。虽然演技顶级但却败给了歌声。这些歌曲真的不容易唱，我想上上下下的工作人员都知道她有多用功，付出了很多（这是观众看不到的）。但有时有些事我想不是我们能控制的，不是付出多少就得到多少。也只好看开点，乐观点吧。Celine一鸣惊人，Darius是笑点之一，Daniel 在短短的时间内说了一口算是挺标准的华语，Judy一直苦恼着如何把一场笑声做到最好。群众演员很爱闹，但我也很庆幸有他们参与这个演出。认识了一群可爱的小鬼们，和他们一起闹，觉得自己年轻了不少。哈哈。。。
虽然大家都有怨言，至少都有把本分做好吧！难怪人们常说台上三分钟，台下十年工。这是身为观众永远无法体会到的。我是个幸运儿。 我还真是啰哩八说个没完lei.
好了！就这样！
在此，由衷地感谢所有演员及工作人员！
《上海之夜》 我爱你！
从寻找、凭请演员、设计师、工作人员到配合导演的要求、彩排及演出的安排一直到宣传，说不累是假的，但的确忙得非常开心。觉得日子过的特别充足。虽然我无法做到可以please每一个人，但老套地说一句，我问心无愧，能够做的我都已经做了。我也觉得我特别幸运，在整个过程中遇到了很多贵人，毫不计较地帮了我不少，我也在很多人身上学了不少东西。我在整个过程当中耐心被推倒了极点，我现在真的觉得没什么事是做不到的。
《上海之夜》的票房和我预期的一样好，但评语却没我想象中那样完美。可以说是mixed reviews 吧！有好有坏。有人觉得舞台不够豪华，有的觉得很美 （我当然是觉得很美啦！那个backdrop是我的favourite）。有些觉得音乐有新鲜感，有的觉得不够影响力（我爱Philip写的那些新歌，都已经背熟了，时不时就会哼一下）。Choreography不用说，我觉得Jeffrey真的没话说，很committed（我的最爱是那一场文冲打完仗回来，群众演员在桥的另一端做出手争扎的一幕，实在太美了）。
苏永康很好相处，歌声很有磁性，Emma无法质疑是实力派老将，Mindee很可惜。。。虽然演技顶级但却败给了歌声。这些歌曲真的不容易唱，我想上上下下的工作人员都知道她有多用功，付出了很多（这是观众看不到的）。但有时有些事我想不是我们能控制的，不是付出多少就得到多少。也只好看开点，乐观点吧。Celine一鸣惊人，Darius是笑点之一，Daniel 在短短的时间内说了一口算是挺标准的华语，Judy一直苦恼着如何把一场笑声做到最好。群众演员很爱闹，但我也很庆幸有他们参与这个演出。认识了一群可爱的小鬼们，和他们一起闹，觉得自己年轻了不少。哈哈。。。
虽然大家都有怨言，至少都有把本分做好吧！难怪人们常说台上三分钟，台下十年工。这是身为观众永远无法体会到的。我是个幸运儿。 我还真是啰哩八说个没完lei.
好了！就这样！
在此，由衷地感谢所有演员及工作人员！
《上海之夜》 我爱你！
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
It's Coming! It's Coming!
I can't believe it! 8 months has whizzed pass me and Shanghai Blues is staging in a few days! I am so f*cking exicted! It's so exciting that I can really think of the F word to descibe this! Haha.. In a good way of course!
My baby has grown into something so big! Even though I have watched it like 5 times of the rehearsals (with costumes, without costumes, only half of them have costumes, etc), I am never sick of it! I still laugh at the same scenes, teared at some scenes when I'm moved. I'll definitely cry like a baby when it performs in Esplanade this coming weekend. I think I told the whole world about this. HAhaha...
So much shit in this production! Last minute requests, coordination, my cast, my crew, the space, the band, the cock ups. There are many times when people expect magic from me and I feel like saying F u (in a bad way), but it's all good now. I have grown loads from this experience. It's hard to say goodbye. And even though its not staged yet, I know deep down in my heart its all worth it!
Besides the shit, I think we still had fun. Some pics below on spooky people. Some are in their stage make up, so yea. Of course they dun usually look like that! Duh!
Ollie & Moi
My very Capable SM (Stage Manager lah!) Cecil
Ma Yi (the ant), Moi & Mindee???
Darius Dear & Moi
My very street smart Wardrobe Mistress, Yvette.
My baby has grown into something so big! Even though I have watched it like 5 times of the rehearsals (with costumes, without costumes, only half of them have costumes, etc), I am never sick of it! I still laugh at the same scenes, teared at some scenes when I'm moved. I'll definitely cry like a baby when it performs in Esplanade this coming weekend. I think I told the whole world about this. HAhaha...
So much shit in this production! Last minute requests, coordination, my cast, my crew, the space, the band, the cock ups. There are many times when people expect magic from me and I feel like saying F u (in a bad way), but it's all good now. I have grown loads from this experience. It's hard to say goodbye. And even though its not staged yet, I know deep down in my heart its all worth it!
Besides the shit, I think we still had fun. Some pics below on spooky people. Some are in their stage make up, so yea. Of course they dun usually look like that! Duh!
Ollie & Moi
My very Capable SM (Stage Manager lah!) Cecil
Ma Yi (the ant), Moi & Mindee???
Darius Dear & Moi
My very street smart Wardrobe Mistress, Yvette.
Monday, February 04, 2008
I Like it
Wow! It's been really super duper long since I last blogged. I'm gonna do 2 blogs in a row! I'm really tied down by loads of work these days. Anyway, I'll blog on that in a while.
It was Granny's Bday last week. And most of the 3 generations were there. I always enjoy the company of big families, though I'm not into having a family myself. Haha.. I love to hear the laughter, I luv the warmth and I luv the noise. It just makes me feel great. I can't explain it. It's a family feel. Ah Ma seems really happy even though the food sucks. LOL. I guess thats wat really matters. It's a pity it's only twice a year. We short little kids are now all working grown ups. Think of the silly things we did in the past, its stupidly funny.
Here are a few examples:
1) A fat cousin of mine spat his chewing gum into my mouth.
2) My partner in crime drank XO with me. We were 10 and 11?
3) We threw yakult bottle into toilet bowl to destroy evidence that we drank 2 extra bottles.
4) My sis sat on my head with her naked ass when we were jumping up & down on the bed.
5) I have 1 cousin who loves banging his head against the wall.
6) I have one cousin who use to behave like a gal.
7) I have 1 cousin who spout vulgarities when she was just 4!
8) I gave a cousin a superb karate kick in the tummy while we were wrestling.
9) My cousin cried when he played sword fighting with me.
many many more! It's just too many to list down. But wow, it is sad to know that we hardly meet now and sometimes we dun even noe wat to tok about. But hey! After we slowly warm up, everyone is high again. Especially the photo taking session. It was chaotic!!!!
But I like..... :p
We took dozens of fotos but I shall just let you take a peek on Genration 1 , 2 & MY family.
Cheers!
It was Granny's Bday last week. And most of the 3 generations were there. I always enjoy the company of big families, though I'm not into having a family myself. Haha.. I love to hear the laughter, I luv the warmth and I luv the noise. It just makes me feel great. I can't explain it. It's a family feel. Ah Ma seems really happy even though the food sucks. LOL. I guess thats wat really matters. It's a pity it's only twice a year. We short little kids are now all working grown ups. Think of the silly things we did in the past, its stupidly funny.
Here are a few examples:
1) A fat cousin of mine spat his chewing gum into my mouth.
2) My partner in crime drank XO with me. We were 10 and 11?
3) We threw yakult bottle into toilet bowl to destroy evidence that we drank 2 extra bottles.
4) My sis sat on my head with her naked ass when we were jumping up & down on the bed.
5) I have 1 cousin who loves banging his head against the wall.
6) I have one cousin who use to behave like a gal.
7) I have 1 cousin who spout vulgarities when she was just 4!
8) I gave a cousin a superb karate kick in the tummy while we were wrestling.
9) My cousin cried when he played sword fighting with me.
many many more! It's just too many to list down. But wow, it is sad to know that we hardly meet now and sometimes we dun even noe wat to tok about. But hey! After we slowly warm up, everyone is high again. Especially the photo taking session. It was chaotic!!!!
But I like..... :p
We took dozens of fotos but I shall just let you take a peek on Genration 1 , 2 & MY family.
Cheers!
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