My Commitments

2009-07-10T22:38:00.003+08:00

How much i wanted to say those wishes to all of you...
sorry...

All i can do is stand from afar...

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Nice quote I'd like to share:
"In order to discover new lands, one must be willing to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."

2009-07-03T11:57:00.002+08:00

Colourful... Clolourless

Predator... Prey

Guided... Strayed

Fantasies... Reality

hurt... and still am. take care

2009-06-09T02:12:00.002+08:00

Read this local SIngapore humour going round.

Subject: Tolong, tolong pls don't help....is really comical

Intro: The first letter was posted last year, in one of the forums , by a person who goes by the nick "ChinChaiOne" and he named his thread "Tolong Tolong". It was picked up by other forums, circulated around (even in govt depts) then someone who posed as an official in the PM's office posted a reply.

OPEN LETTER COFFEE SHOP TALK From : ChinChaiOne
28-Apr 12 :15

Dear Prime Minister, We citizens of Singapore urge you to PLEASE MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. We DO NOT NEED your help. Every time, you mention HELP, we have to run for cover!!!

Help the poor? Raise GST!
Help traffic flow? Up ERP!
Help passenger service? Up Bus fare/MRT fare!
Help us get taxi? Raise taxi fare!
Help us get good government? Raise Minister and Civil servant salary!
Everytime YOU WANT TO HELP, we all PAY FOR IT!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU¡ TOLONG LAH, please, we will HELP OURSELVES, no need your help liao.

We DARE NOT ask for help any more!!!
Sir, most honoured sir, I urge you NOT TO HELP Singapore INVEST also!
Everytime your wife invest, we all lose money!
Kao liao, kum siah! Just let us have a dose of bad governance, like recently the Mat Selamat case, like dat¡ .
so far, it is ok, your incompetence, we ACCEPT!
PLEASE DO NOT help us have better security! Wait we all kena PAY FOR IT!!
I believe ALL SINGAPOREANS PREFER NOT TO HAVE CRUTCH MENTALITY!
I think it is ok lah, please just take your salary and enjoy life ok?
Thank you thank you, I am very chin chai one, any how any how, no need to help oso can one.

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Following is a reply from the Prime Minister's Office:
Date: Saturday, 2 August, 2008.

Dear Chin Chai One,

10Q you for your letter. On behalf of the Prime Minister, I am replying to your letter as follows:

As the erected party of Singaporeans, we are here to serve. We are demon-cratic country, you are master, we gahmen servant, we serve you. You got problems we must help. You say no need our help? That means you're not Singapore's master.

You say you run for cover? Cannot one, our police will find you.
GST is to help the Gahmen to help yourself. The Gahmen Service Tax is everywhere, you go America also have one, cannot run one.
Traffic very bad, so bad that we have to hold car racing at nite to avoid traffic jam. We believe there is no free lunch like PM's father say before, you use, you must pay, so Every Road Pay.. So you see no ERP cannot one.
Needless to say, passenger service also must pay. The increase in bus fare and MRT and taxi fare are very little already. We foresee world inflation coming: oil, steel, pay of foreign talents, etc, so we have to pay for the service.
You see, many foreign talents come to Singapore . If we don't pay our ministers well, they will go other countries to be their foreign talents. So must raise salary to keep them. If not, Nathan, Shanmugam, Bala etc will go India and work. Khaw will go Malaysia . etc etc. Must keep them.. To keep them must pay well.
You are right, any help also must pay. To help yourself? No, it's illegal. You mean you can build your own MRT? Run your own buses? Drive your Ba-Ong-Chia? Build your own roads? Seow liao!! Every one help himself then how? No social order lah! Ga ga ask for help, we are here to serve you.We understand some of you have temporary problem. Don't worry, it is only short term. We must look long term. We must invest long term. Now lose a bit don't cow beh cow boo, long term! Yes, remember. 30 or 50 years later we will own Swiss banks, US banks, UK properties, maybe even South Pole condominiums. We must tighten our seat belt and bite our false teeth. The future very bright. As long as you continue to support the gahmen 30 to 50 years you will see bright future. So Chiang See Tong a bit lah. Also, investing is very complicated business, not easy. We must pay school fee to learn from advanced countries.
On Selamat's case, we also must learn our lesson. We encourage life-long-learning. I learn whole life time, you learn whole life, Mr Wong Can't Sing also whole life learning. It's actually good. Mr Wong already apologise, don't force a dog to jump over the wall, the wall may collapse. Old dog cannot jump high also.Selamat's case gives us many lessons. We must be on alert, not too complacent. Now every Singaporean know there can be a terrorist among us any time. This is the best self defence education !! PM will give Mr Wong another salary increment for that.
Also now we merge the prisons and detention centre, more space will be available now. We will build it like another IR, Integrated Retention - so those don't want our service and thinking of doing illegal service will go there. We will pass a new law too, the expenses for stay in that IR will be deducted from your CPF money.Remember we must be grateful to people who help us -- and pay.
I hope I have explained the situation and give you the message clearly. If you still need help, please call my handphone: 9990-6767 , it's toll-free.
By the way, Mr Chin Chai One, our pioneer Toh Chin Chai already toh long ago. So if you choose to be Chin Chin Chai Chai, you will also Toh.
10Q you again,

Reguards,
Ah Beng
Grassrude secretary

HAHAHA... Hope you had a good laugh like I did. Good to end on a lighter note always. Nitez~

2009-06-09T01:03:00.000+08:00

I am thankful for what I had and what I have.

And ...

I know that everything that happened, happen for a reason.

But ...

Is it really too late to change anything?
Can I be forgiven if I choose to be selfish?

You have been good, no, better than good.
Yet sometimes ...

... It wasn't meant to be ...

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Sometimes I would in my sub-consciousness picture an image that if something (critical) happens to me, who would be there beside me other than my family ... and more importantly, who are those whom I would really really want to see most ...

After much thoughts given, I guess the word that would definitely erupt is 'Thank You'. Thank you whoever, to have entered my life and leaving a unique set of foot prints that added much color to my life.
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Although I am really tired and not feeling all too good, these rumbling emotions within me just drives me crazy. Seriously, I need a break.

with you

2008-12-14T21:41:00.000+08:00

My Turtle safari snorkel pic! Sorry only have one for now. Haha =p

2008-11-25T20:40:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone =)

It’s a month here on this island far far away from Singapore! Time flies. The nature here is Haven, but the work isn't. Haha. Anyway, I have a super good news! For 3 appraisals that I have done here so far, i have received outstanding results of PASS WITH COMMENDATION for everyone and just today, I Passed my BUGGY DRIVING TEST! So now I a licensed to drive a buggy around the island. ;)

No more a room attendant. Mastered the techniques and sequence of service for every type of villa over the past 4 weeks. Now, I am a runner. Which means I drive a buggy around instead of a tricycle, and transport items around. Time moves especially fast as a runner. I don't know why either. Lols.

So happy that my younger bro finally got himself a job ... and it is the same as me! Macdonalds!! Hahaha..so funny..Heh~ And to think my GF was also working in mac not long ago. Though it may be a bit difficult for me to ipart tips, but Boy, feel free to seek me out. ^^. And I heard from my dad that we will be staying in minton for longer. Yippee!! Miss my neighbours!

So, tie to share some things i learnt here… Did you know Kudaa actually means "small" in maldives. Hura if i'm not wrong is some kind of turtle. Kudaa Hura is where Wendy and my other course mates are. Landaa which means ‘shifting sands’ and Giraavaru a ‘parrot fish’. LG has indeed very beautiful sand banks here…that really shift with the currents.. on occasions you can have a super extended beach into the middle of the lagoon, and at times you can have no beach at all. =D welcome is said as - Ah Murahaba!

My snacks Supplies sustaining well so far surprisingly. Cos i buy a lot of snacks here. Haha! Most $ spent on gifts and snacks =p matter of fact, i haven even touch the instant noodle i brought. =p

Tomorrow my off, going to another island - Thuladoo. Going to visit the island with my fellow housekeeper Nooh and meet his family. Previously, went to Kandoo and stayed the night, experiencing a night speed boat ride, accompanied by a night sky glittered with thousands of stars, and most amazingly - a pool glittering water spraying out from the boat jet! Planktons that glow in the dark when disturbed. It is magical and I'm sure even through words will not be comprehensive able. ^^ Also experienced them catching life fish, seasoning it the native way and grilling it the maldives way - using coconut husk to start fire and smoke the fish. Yummy!!

Also, i went on dolphin cruise. I.. saw hundreds of spinet dolphins in the sea and they're just a hand's length from the Dhoni which i am on, It was so wonderful to see such a sight.. especially when they jump out of the waters! =D And the turtle safari that i went...it's snorkeling near a reef drop and i saw 3 hawksbill turtles!! In addition, spotted starfishes and sea cucumber right in their very natural habitat!!!

Lappy will try to ask IT again tomorrow. Hopefully they will be kind enough to help. For now, my friend/bunkmate has been very kind to let me use his lappy. :)

P.S. I think I’m better immune to air-con now cos my room is freaking air-conditioned 24/7 at a temperature between 18-22 degrees.

Fahun. Thi mean 'Later', so stay tuned for y next post soon. ...i hope =p

2008-10-31T17:19:00.000+08:00

Hi guys!

Yep, I'm now in Landda Giraavaru and using the wireless connection to blog. It isn't really that bad when it's off peak times, but if it's during peak hours, it's also as good as saying there is no internet connection at all. =p

After my departure, we went straight to board the plane. It was an enjoyable ride aboard except for plenty of turbulance. Haha! Watched Mamamia again on the aircraft and dozed of a couple of times. Upon arrival at Hulule, we were picked up by a local intern named Ahusan. He is a very nice person who helped us purchase local sim cards ready for our use, paid for our ferry to Male (over here they call the boats Dhonie), arranged taxis to bring us and our luggage to this guest house named Host Palace.

Everyone in male helps in transporting our baggage. I think it is a really good practice! Oh wells, the accommodation was very decent. A lot better than what me and my friends expected! It was clean, spacious, and had basic ammenities. After check-in, we proceeded to a nearby restaurant for supper, which again was paid by Ahu. I tried their Crab Combination Soup which turned out very much like what we can get in Spore. Many things here are in a way no different from singapore. Temperature is the same, humidity not much variations, but i can tell you all, that the water is so damn extremely clear!!! Even at the jetty we can all see the bed of the sea. And Ahu said that was the dirtiest waters in Maldives already. So, you can imagine here at Landaa, how clean and clear the water is. =D

Next morning at 4.30am (maldives time) we got up and then proceeded back to Hulule to prepare for our seaplane trip. It was a great experience seeing the multiple islands from atop! Took many pictures! We landed at a little floating platform before being transported by a speed boat over to Landaa. Everything ws smooth and simply fantastic! At Landaa, beaches were ivory white. It is a fantasy brought to life kind of expression we all had.

Inded the journey itself was an adventure of a lifetime. And i'm about to be not only tanned but burnt...i am under the blazing sun everyday! Even my sunblock cannot protect me from getting sun burnt. -shakes head- As for fitness...me and my friends here are sure to become a lot fitter. Everyday is long distance walking and sometimes running on sand. Besides, we have been swimming, playing football, frisbee, volleyball. And not leisurely but intensively working out or bodies. Goodness i can tell you my muscles are aching! =D

I will be going for night snorkel soon. Yesterday morning woke up early to go for yoga (located in the middle of the lagoon) and i'm planning for an ayurvedic spa treatment towards the end of my internship here since there is a whopping 50% discount for staff. Hee.. =) the stars here at night a countless. i even saw a shooting star! ^^

The villas here are extremely big and luxurious. I would pay to enjoy it atleast once in a lifetime. Food here is average, but there is indeed tuna in every meal. As for vegetables, there is seldom 'edible' ones, but when there is i always take full scoops so do not worry for me. my little bunk is very cosy as i was well prepared. My off days are every tuesday.

As some might know alr, I knocked my head on a bar the day before. The 'baluku' still hurting. Nth big tho. I have the feeling my snacks i brought over here will run out soon. lols. So far spent very little, but more expenditure is to rise once i finish my supply of toilet amenities and food stock. Also, i will be getting a disposable underwater camera soon to take underwater photos.

So far, i have seen sharks, stigray, eagle ray...etc... all around the resort. It is so damn cool when they are like just a few metres away from where i stand. They actually swim very close to shore. As for the sand..it is soft and white and i will definitely love to sleep on it. =D

Today started with housekeeping. Learnt to clean the water villas which are huge and beautiful. For sample photos i suggest you go on 4 seasons website to take a look. My trainer was very quiet so i had to keep observing and asking in order to learn what i can. It is not so tough here as i alr have housekeeping background back with regent.

But the sun is as hot as ever. I have to apply moisturizer and sunblock everyday. When i return, i'll probably be blacker than ever and a lot fitter cos the distance travelled everyday is just crazy. in addition, i cycle this trishaw which is a super good workout for my legs. Alrights...and i will try to post up pictures if...IF possible. =p

P.S. Thank you all for the gifts, cards, etc, etc... I am truly blessed.

2008-08-30T21:31:00.000+08:00

Tatax! I'm backie! =D

Miss me? Oooo I'm so think skinned nowadays =p

Anyway just here to update all who sill visit my blog...thank you!

Eh hem, I will be going for my 3 months overseas attachment in Maldives with Four Seasons Resort. Departing on 27 Oct 08, and will only return on 23 Jan 09.

If have chance, hope to meet many of you before I leave. =)

Time really travels..hmm..how many times have I said this?? Oops..haha!

Well, I'm already in my final year of Poly days. I have never regretted my decision. Truly enjoyed this education. Just finished my final exams. Don't think I did well, but I will work hard on my internship! Bet on it! ^^

Also, my time with CYA is coming to an end. As the chapter closes, I would just like to say a BIG - THANK YOU! I love the family. Every single one. The same goes for my TP Choir. many things happened along the way. Some of may know the truth, some may not, but I know I have done my part. :) All the best! You all have my sincere blessings always, if help is asked, I will be around. ;)

In learning, you will teach.

And in teaching you will learn.

2008-06-30T11:12:00.000+08:00

Fantasy will never be understood, for reality seems too comfortable to live in.

Chances are used, and wasted.

The inevitable destruction as always will be salvaged by the one who sees past all.

Undermining will cost it all, for adaptability is the strongest weapon this era.

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I Love You Dear

I Loved ~~You~~

2008-06-18T23:20:00.001+08:00

Dear has gone to Batam for Church Retreat. I do miss her, however, on the positive side, this is a good platform for us to practice a long distance relationship since if I am given the opportunity to go to the Maldives, we sure must learn to work it out. :)

Anyways, here's a little quote that got me going round recently.

'The only constant thing is CHANGE'

Tomorrow's going to be the second round of interview for my OSIP, this time round is with The Regent. I am going to do my best!

For now, sayonara~

2008-06-12T16:53:00.000+08:00

"No parent would dread/blame a dumb child, and thus the same goes - no child would dread/blame if their parents were poor"

This is actually my direct translation from a chinese phrase. Haha

However, it is almost exactly how I feel and wish to express to him. I know he doesn't expect us to soar, but at least be able to walk. Yet, he secretly wishes we could be more, and he pushes us more.

Did you ever know we expected the same from you? No doubt so many years he has provided, and his achievement is a feat, but, is this really all you can do? All you can go? Don't you want to provide more especially when it is within your capacity?

Just some food for thought.

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Alas, I'm back, because Dear request so. Hehex =D

You bet so, I have been really busy for past weeks.

There is CYA to juggle, especially since it is the period for new recruitment, for preparation of handover, and for the graduation ceremony as well. Goodness, I cannot stress how much hair I am loosing. =x

I have MIA-ed from TP Choir for awhile, thanks to my ever endless project mounts to conquer. Anyways it is holidays so not really considered missing. However, I will be going for practice today. Miss singing after all. ^^

Anyways, here's a good news to share with all - I have been selected for Overseas Student Internship Programme. Hoorays!! It is yet to be confirmed if I will get a placing with the prestigous Four Seasons Maldives @ Kuda Huraa, but I sure hope I do because I believe I am ready for it and it will help me gain immeasurable exposure to the real world. Nonetheless, I can settle for second choice at China - Sanya. =)

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Now's the Euro 08 fever, and if you ask me, I would like to see Holland and Portugal in the finals, because I truly believe they have the best players and the best team play around. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a particular fan of any.

On a side note, why is C. Ronaldo going to Real Madrid and Ronoaldinho going to Man City???

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2 more days to our treasured 4-months anniversary :)

2008-05-20T14:29:00.000+08:00

Here's a post for what was suppose to be rightfully here.

I like this song very much. Very simple, and in fact as what Yang Pei An says - it was a song composed just over a night while some thoughts flowed and some emotions spurred.

昨夜不愉快對話就這麼結束了你很難相信我只是一個人今晚我給你只聽見語音留言聲只能默默寫下這首歌過去的傷讓記憶變成鐘而現在的痛又有什麼不同既使不能從頭來過我還是依然等待著等待你願意接受我那一刻過去我傷你有多麼痛現在我就有多麼難受就當一切不曾有過我癡癡等待著等待你重新接受我那一刻

This song is entitled 等待

And so I await for miracles to come.

hidden truth

2008-05-10T14:24:00.000+08:00

Sorry hunks and babes!

I know that I have not been dropping by here for eons. Haha!

Yesterday I went for BS the first time. Pretty warm feeling. Nice. :)

Eh, but the lateness kinda turned meoff at the beginning. Reason being I simply had loads to rush and the very least was informing roughly how long more so that I/anyone could plan their time and for me, start on some work first. 1h of waiting could have set me off completing at least one out of my many piles of assignment.

Anyways, yes as i've mentioned, project datelines are extremely pressing, and I've been having negligible amount of sleep for the past few days.

Besides, there are problems at CYA I am still trying very hard to handle. I will persevere till the very end! I will! Grooming young service stars have always been my dream. Although my little efforts here may not make an impact at all in changing the service standards of Singapore, however, a difference needs a beginning. I am going to be that beginning.

Alright, back to school stuff. I have submitted my OSIP envelope; containing my Resume, Cover Letter, Essays, Transcript, and CD. Hope my 5yrs of experience working in the Hospitality industry will pay off. I can sincerely say I have put in my best effort in the preparation for my OSIP application, and I will continue to work hard to prepare for the interview if I am selected.

Nonetheless, I know the compatition is stiff and if I am not chosen, I will strive hard for a local placement then. =)

And now, I have to return to continue myendless assignments and projects. I pray that the recruitment for CYA next week will turn out well and that our succession plan can work out the way we want it to be.

God Bless~

The Trio

2008-04-05T18:40:00.000+08:00

Considering the amount of mushrooms that has been on rampant growth here, I think I can start a mushroom soup-making company and get Dear to be the Master Chef of the recipe. -winks-

Oh wells, today I met up with Xl & JX. Our 5th year of friendship already! We met at AMK Jubillee and had Ramen Ten. The ramen soup is so well infused with the essence of all the ingredients that we drank the bowl dry. Hahas! I ordered Spicy LaLa Ramen, can't remember the exact names of the dishes they ordered, but in the end I was the one who became a waterfall of sweat. So malu! >.<

We had a very good chit-chat session till around 3.30pm before making our way to the arcade. The 3 of us instantaneously became 3 little kids as we set foot there. We played Bishi-Bashi and I won, or sort of. =p Then, we continued with Table Soccer. The machine was kinda faulty so we managed to play 3 rounds with just a 50cent coin. Ooops!

Daytona as usual is a must-play arcade game. Two rounds, and the same position I achieved, 2nd placing. At least I wasn't the last. Wahahaha! Too bad thereafter XL had to make a move first so only JX saw me playing para-para. So embarassing la - I failed at the 3rd stage. =x

Good times are always so few and so easily passed in life. We must treasure everyone around us and not take them for granted. =)

The following song - I Finally Found Someone, is dedicated to Dear:

I finally found someone

Who knocks me off my feet

I finally found the one

Who makes me feel complete

It started over coffee

We started off as friends

It's funny how from simple things

The best things begin

This time it's different,

It's all because of you

It's better than it's ever been

Cause we can talk it through

My favorite line was

'Can I call you sometime'

Its all u had to say

To take my breath away

This is it

Oh I finally found someone

Someone to share my life

I finally found the one

to be with every night

Cuz whatever I do

It's just got to be you

My life has just begun

I finally found someone

Oooh someone

I finally found somone

Did I keep u waiting? (I didnt mind)

I apologize (baby that's fine)

I will wait forever

Just to know you were mine (Ooh)

You know I love your hair ( Sure it looks right?)

I love what you wear (Isn't it too tight?)

You're exceptional

I can't wait for the rest of my life

This is it

Oh I finally found someone

Someone to share my life

I finally found the one

To be with every night

Cuz whatever I do

It's just got to be you

Ohh my life has just begun

I've finally found someone

And whatever I do

It's just got to be you

Ohh my life has just begun

I've finally found someone...

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Love YOU Dear

Waves of Melody

2008-03-18T19:46:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, Dear accompanied me to attended TP Chorale's concert @ the Alumni Lounge.

How long has it been since I last saw them sing? I guess it has been almost two months now. I wish I could still type messages on the TP Chorale Forum in Yahoo Groups to congratulate them. However, I know this will continue to be a reverie since the day I chose to take this path for the sake of all.

Thus, I am typing what I wish to tell them here. If someone, anyone reads this, they will know the raw truth. Anyways, first and foremost, TP Chorale you all have improved so much since I last sang with you guys.You have truly done yourselves proud and impressed every audience at the show. The venue was a really good place with fine acoustics, lighting and air-contioning. Song selections were well balanced between formal and informality. Good taste of dressings and outfits and a well thought theme - Waves of Melody!

Many cheers for the excellent choreography by Charlie and all. Marcus, you have tried, worked really hard and though there's still much room for improvement, you have done far better than I ever expected when I heard you sing the solo part in - Red, Red, Rose. Henry, thank you for being such a loyal member to TP Choir/Chorale all these years. To me, you have always been a great friend who showered me with unconditional love, sharing priceless advise and redering unceasing support whenever I needed. You sang really awesome today for your solo part in - Red, Red, Rose as well! Bravo! SC, as always, has such a rich voice. Your singing expression has always been very good. Keep it up other than your bad habit of fidgiting.

Anqi's debut for Ave Maria as always has been nothing but fantastic. Other than a strain for the high note, you were a shining star throughout. Her body posture should be learned by all! Michelle, sings with such passion her face writes her emotions all over, translating music through facial expression. I give you many applause for that. Hopefully the TP Chorale can learn more from in this aspect.

Matthew, Edna and Kar Yee were beaming so widely I know you all must be enjoying yourselves performing last night. TP Chorale on the whole has a much better tone quality and the stage presence, I would give them two thumbs up! For my feedback on matters to touch on in future, you all should get it through Angila.

Glad to see Weimin and Catherine helping as pianist. TP Chorale sure owes you two loads. Thank you again even though I may not be part of this family any longer. To Angile, thank you for loving Tp Chorale with all your heart and teaching them to your best ability. Those days working with you were sincerely enjoyable and you will always be friend to me. Hope your son is doing well too and mayI see you conducting TP Chorale all the way. They love you too!

There were so many things I wanted to tell each and everyone of you yesterday but I know somethings are better left unsaid. The concert by youguys moved me to tears and I just wanted to say here that I enjoyed every moment when I was with TP Chorale. To Yi Cong and Michelle, THANK YOU, and you know what I mean. Melissa, you may not want to admit but let me tell this to everyone, that you have been the best President TP Choir/Chorale has ever seen and it is because of you the Chorale is so bonded and thoroughly groomed. I am proud to have once worked with you and to call you my friend for life. Don't ever think you owe me anything, because it's nothing like that. I made those choices of my own will and until today I still know it was worthwhile. The fruits of sacrifice are seen and for that I am contented.

If time permits, and commitments are manageble, I may return soon. This time, only to be a singer and nothing more. =)

Little Acts of Service That Made My Day

2008-03-11T21:51:00.000+08:00

Today is my Family Day with my Dad and my younger brother.

We went for a haircut at this really budget salon in Serangoon Central. the hairdresse who attended to me was this lady name Aida. I made the effort to know her name because she made the effort to talk to me; to know more about her customer and to keep her customer engaged. Besides, she did not rush the cutting like what most hairdressers would. She was careful, always checking to make sure every cut was executed with care and precision. For that, I am appreciative, and she has won my loyalty to return a next time demanding her service. Thank you!

Next, we went to AMK Hub to catch a new release - 10,000BC at the cinema. The show is about some tribe people going on a journey to save their loved ones who are being captured by some more highly civilised people in a place known then as Mountains of the Gods; in real time it is in fact Egypt herself. Well, of course along the journey they encountered some huge monstrous creatures of that time. I would give the show a 6.5/10 rating. It requires better plot but the emotions evoked are really heartwarming to the core.

After the show, we went to Sembawang where we had western food for dinner at this cafe titled - Vittles. I would highly recommend this cafe as the prices are reasonable, the serving portion is fairly big and the quality of food is deliciously satisfying! At the end of the meal, I ordered this waffle with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream topping. They actually went the extra mile to serving me the ice-cream and in addition, providing 2 extra plates and sets of cutleries for my Dad and brother, without me having to ask at all. This is really the little aspects of service that can make one's experience count. We were really impressed by this initiative through observation. Well done! i left a little note of compliment before I left because they truly deserve it! Ahoy to Vittles!

Another fruitful day passed. Carpe Diem~

2008-02-25T23:39:00.001+08:00

My 20th Birthday

2008-02-22T11:56:00.000+08:00

I've had a most memorable and sweet 20th birthday celebration yesterday!
It was never something in my family tradition that is widely celebrated in elaboration, but I thoroughly enjoyed my day out with my partner; the simple pleasures of life. I am certain that this is only the beginnning of many more blessings to come. =D

Thanks Dear! ^^
The water bottle is great! Haha xD

Thanks all who have wished me and given their blessings!

Thank you boy for that cute little seed. Must jiayou in your studies ok?

Thanks Pa for the Red packet blessing. Stay happy ok?

Thanks PoPo for calling me and wishing me! Sorry can't meet up with you these few days, will surely give you a big hug when I see you in March =)

Thanks Ma for calling. Don't worry about your son. He is well taken care of by your DIL to be. =p

Thanks Da Ge for the sms! May your life be shine upon by love; to love and be loved! :D

So many wonderful things have happened. THANK YOU~

Here's a little astrology test I took:

Section 1: How You Approach Life and How You Appear To Others
Cautious, prudent, and rather self-contained, you are a person who approaches life realistically and who is not inclined to take foolish chances or get carried away by the overly optimistic or idealistic schemes of starry-eyed dreamers. In fact, you frequently have a jaundiced view of such things. You are rather worldly-wise at a fairly young age, even something of a cynic. Often the world doesn't seem like a safe, friendly place to you, and you tend to approach life in a guarded, conservative manner. You are generally calculating and careful, and are rarely spontaneous, fluid, open, and childlike.

Section 2: The Inner You: Your Real Motivation
At heart you are very gentle, impressionable, and receptive -a dreamer. The world of your imagination, feelings, and intuition is as real to you as anything in the outer world, though you may have trouble verbalizing or interpreting your inner experiences in a way others can understand. Mystical, artistic, musical, emotional and imaginative, you have a rich inner life, though you may seem rather unobtrusive and quiet outwardly. You usually keep to yourself.

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Quite true about me you know? Heh

Alright, It really is time for me to focus on my upcomingexams revision.
A little good news is that I attained a B for all my modules, except a C for accounts and a B+ for my CSIT. Quite happy with my results thus far.

2008-02-20T01:42:00.000+08:00

Okok, as quoted by WW "Dead le erge" haha! Which when translated goes that my blog has been rotting for a very long time. =p

It's true I haven typed an entry for eons. Well, here it goes then...

First i'd like to share, I have found my partner, and I really treasure and love her! ^^
Our story began on 14th Feb 2008.
And in the end I want to be standing at the beginning with you my Dear =D

Don't mind me. Haha!

It's exam study week now. I have not been having enough drive and for that reason I have not been productive with my revision. Not enough concentration =x
Tomorrow I shall stay put in TP to study. I must cover topics 7-10.

Coming Thursday, anyone knows what day that is? Well, it's going to my 20th birthday already. I'm so glad I can spend this day with my Dear. Wonder what she has installed for me. Looking forward! =)

On friday I shall study my Spa, and saturday is airshow day with Dear and her family. In the evening will be having this youth church activity. FOOD!!! Wahaha my eyes are wide awake now xD

Dear had to put the phone down already as her mum got up. Oops! Really miss her. Have not met for two days, actually should be the thrid day. Lols

Anyways, my airport stuff I shall settle tomorrow. Really feel that CAAS is super duper inefficient. Their own communication breakdown, and they can have the cheek to push the blame to me. Sigh.

Oh yes, and here's some updates on my results. For my Spa coursework, i obtained a B grade!! Yay!! second in class you know? hehex. And my Festival and Events Management I also obtained a B, if i'm not wrong i'm second in class again. So happy!!

This post is rather simple, crappy, and really full of rotten english sentence structure. Pardon me please. Hah~

2008-02-12T01:21:00.001+08:00

Today marks the last day of CYA with my most beloved Monday Crew.

Kinda sad I must admit. After having groomed them under my wing for 4 months, teaching them about service ettiquetes and imparting product knowledge of the airport, I am proud to say that have grown a lot and all have the potential to become a service star. =)

On this journey, it hasn't been a one way teaching. I myself have learnt much. One very clear thing I have come to discover is that my personal skills in the service line cannot be more meaningful when I have a team to work with. Thank you for being such wonderful colleagues, and even more, as my friends!

I would like to intone this quote for all of you, that nothing great in this world is achieved without passion. Let our Monday motto be "Ready To Serve" ^^

Anyways, now on a lighter note, CNY celebration for the past 5 days was nothing but fantastic! The only thing I have to grumble aboutis my luck. Lost freaking 6 bucks for gambling. Guess somewhere out there i'm hinted not to gamble anymore. Haha!

Did meet up with my mum and my cousins. Hehex! The gatherings were all so fruitfull. Miss my cousins really loads! Glad my mum and popo also doing fine though I think they have really slimmed down a lot. Must take care wor! Will visit you all more when my holidays come in March. <3

Valentines' Day just round the corner. =D

2008-02-06T01:16:00.000+08:00

CNY is just round the corner.

I'm so happy today because I have finally completed all presentations, group projects, and individual reports for this semester!

What's left is two more test =x and my final exams on the 25th and 27th of Feb respectively.

Recently bought new business wear, semi-formal tops, sports shoe. At least there's some new clothes to wear this festive season ^^

Not exactly going around to 'bai nian' hahas, but at leastwill be meeting cousins I hope. Misss them quite a bit.

Actually, yesterday CYA duty, I was very disppointed. I really love my Monday crew. I always trust them, and believe that they are the best. Yet, till yesterday, grooming was still not up to standard, punctuality still not perfect, and attendance was terrible. They know me very welland how I function yet they stillgave those invalid excuses. Why? Maybe I have high expectations since I am heading the team, but these are reallyjust the basics. It's sad next week isour last week together, and I have prepared something special for each and everyone of you. I hope we can have a last day together happily with full attendance, perfect grooming, and excellent punctuality ^^

Wish upon a star that it's not a reverie this time round =)

2008-02-02T14:34:00.000+08:00

This is a really funny video!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijjOF1R2aeQ

Always watch it when i want a good laugh. =D
Enjoy!!

Anyways, I now realise that the Singapore Zoo is really quite a nice place after all. =)

Alrights, got to go. Still have to work tonight. zoooOOMMMS~

2008-01-30T14:58:00.000+08:00

Goodbye Gretel.

Our beloved daughter, you are missed by everyone in the family.
I'm sorry Daddy don't even know what happened to you.
But Mummy and Daddy and Hansel loves you!

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Alright, we ought to cheer up.

As promised, here's a post dedicated to my dearest neighbour Leon Lee -
The Child Prodigy

Wondering why he is marked with that prestigious title?

Well, here's the tale of this little legend of street soccer!

At the age of only secondary one, this boy started off his journey to conquer the football. Shortly after a year, he mastered formidable techniques such as the 360, step over, rainbow, flip-flop, and the ultimate ability to OLE opponents with ease.

His slogan - 'Impossible Is Nothing"

Truly worth the applaud, yesterday, The Child Prodigy once again flaunts his talents on the court. Solo-ing after the first pass from the keeper, he dribbled past two of the strongest malay rookies in the court, and before firing his goal, he even OLE-ed Zac (God of OLE & Ramming). Be simply performing a 360 and a fake, he delivered the fatal shot which left the keeper utterly helpless and at his mercy.

For latest updates on football actions @ Hougang St 11 Street Soccer Court (HS11SSC), stay tuned to Minton Utd Press releases randomly.

~This article was reported by our most dedicated fan: Ang Woon Jiun~

Next up, is some breakthrough scouting at HS11SSC. Our team of prefessional talent trackers discovered this boy by the name of Zhi Yuan. Will he become the next Child Prodigy? More to be disclosed in the next issue!

2008-01-27T21:40:00.000+08:00

Okok I actually typed chunks of paragraphs here, but decided to summarise it instead:

Family - Foundation; simple living simple care means more than all the money an attention.

Relationship - Compliment; sweetness since the beginning and nothing for granted.

Friends - Loyalty; support regardless and trust to count on.

I like this phrase "People Do Silly Things, When They're In Love"

Guess it applies to anything and everything in life. =)

Some things are not appropriate to type here, but I wish it could be felt.

ciao~

2008-01-22T22:45:00.000+08:00

Our Babies ^^

Hi Gretal!

See, Hansel is whiter =p

Lovely aren't they?

I'm going to be a good father. ;)
Now my resolution by March end is to slowly decorate up their home, get them better food after the current one has finished, get them a cleaner or what ever it is called. Hahas!

<3

2008-01-20T21:49:00.000+08:00

Ok, since i'm very unhappy with a particular groupmate now, this is going to be my avenue of frustration.

You, yes YOU! ..Had better buck up with your people skills. In case you do not know, i doubt you know, you have unknowingly offended many people because of your utter failure in the right usage of words and the skill to be tactful in handling human emotions.

Beginning this semester, many classmates were afraid to team with you for projects because of your character. After some time, i had even heard remarks passed by your colleagues that you have a terrible mouth. Literally.

You are very good with surface work. How good you are behind the scenes i guess i shall not divulge here.

It really is horrible that you have to blow small things big, and exaggerate things pretty much.

Enough rattling of you. I just hope you wake up, or you'll have a lot of enemies when you enter the real world. face it or leave it!

My gums hurt now...VERY! somebody, anybody, HELP!

Tomorrow morning still got to wake up early to print out the damned CRS report. I'm sick and tired of projects, but there's still two more individual assignments coming up next week. Liberate me!!

I need some time. Some time to...

2008-01-16T23:10:00.001+08:00

Up and going...hahas

Here's my new Blog, with a brand new skin.

Alas! I've waited for like 6 months? Shall keep it a little low profile for now until i'm finished with the template. There's still much that i will be adding on so stay tuned ^^

Well, let's share a little secret here then - my favourite mythical creature is the VAMPIRE!! More accurately, would be the Crusnik. Want to know what a Crusnik is? Go check out Trinity Blood. It's an anime title. My favourite anime of course. =)

My English name Abel came from adopting the main character's name. The story behind this name goes somthing like this in the Bible -

***Adam knew his wife Eve intimately, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. She said, "I have had a male child with the LORD’s help." Then she also gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel became a shepherd of a flock, but Cain cultivated the land. In the course of time Cain presented some of the land’s produce as an offering to the LORD. And Abel also presented [an offering] — some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. The Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5but He did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he was downcast.Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you furious? And why are you downcast?If you do right, won’t you be accepted? But if you do not do right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must master it." Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let’s go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.***

Well, according to a horoscope book, Abel is suppose to be strong, intelligent, courageous, and a child full of spirit. That's what i hope to achieve as a person. Ganbatte!! =p

Alrights, i'm going to get going to doing up my CRS report.
ciao