The Rants (Part 2)

Ok people, thank you for bearing with me for the past few entries & the next few ones. I know I've been complaining how sucky my work is or how "disappointed" I am in something, someone or somehow. And everything has to happen at the same time. How gorgeous.

Like how I stayed back till 2am to finish up my work & I foresee it'll be that way till next Tuesday. Frankie was at the back office, beside me & so, I asked him out of nowhere; why is it so hard for humans to tell the truth? Wouldn't hiding the truth, or rather delaying it, hurts more than the truth itself? (If you're lost at this point, it's ok. Don't bother figuring out what I'm talking about). What a topic in the wee hours, huh? :)

Frankie: Thanks for listening to my non-senses, hor. I still think the whole reasoning that I told you about is ridiculous (you know, you know) but yeah, if it makes others happy, I think I'll get by too. If not, happier. Haha! I saw you leaving a comment on Helmi's blog that you're fast becoming our "sister". Can make it larr! :)

I like this quote: "Endure my own despair, not another hope". So very the feeling. Ahaks!

Dinner With The Melayus

Another great makan session with my friends! Or rather, it was a reunion for the 4 Boyanese & 1 lost Arab! Had dinner with Helmi, Liah & Sadiq at Thai Express. We kept disturbing one another, so much that we were laughing out loud at the cafe. Faizal joined us later & we accompanied him satisfy his cravings at Yoshinoya. Walked around a bit & decided to give Abang Ibrahim (our ex-AFOM) a call. Thought of paying him a visit at Marina Mandarin but it turned out he was having his dinner at Swensen's. So we head down to have our ice-cream treats. Shiok larr! Talk talk & laugh laugh. We should have this often!

We made plans for Hari Raya outing this year. I'm already excited for the jalan jalan! I'm in the "committee", with Liah being the main organiser. Insyallah, we'll make it happen, doks!

The Rants

Geez...It's gonna be Sept already! I remembered how "intense" my work place was last year around this time due to the IMF period. And I was just thinking, one by one, my kakis at Conrad has left. But I shall not make their departure, the main reason that I will resign too. Not now, I guess. I wanna be positive & if I survive through this, I know that I tried my best & be proud of myself that I put in the effort to pull the team together. I believe, the remaining few of us...will agree too. We are tired, sick of the same crap & things are not getting better with the whole bunch of newbies we have to "mother" & "father". I heard Frankie telling the trainees about what the AMs have to go through everyday & I thought...man, I'm paid to do all that?! That's a lot of stress & hard work! Strange enough, when I'm at it, I didn't realise the stress-ness. I bet, the next time I see Dr. Tan, he'll ask me the usual question. :)

Work was fine today. My feelings wasn't at its best though. I didn't go to Is's wedding coz I was on shift. I'll be attacked with loads of unnecessary questions anyway. Maybe I should just show my face but I was too...lazy? Supposed to meet Nasir for dinner but that fella has to go out with his folks. He better buy me kopi. Not forgetting the fact that he took pictures of me without my permission yesterday! Hamsa called me after work & we chatted a bit. It's nice to hear from a friend & I thanked him for cheering up my not-sure-why gloomy Sunday. I know he's as stressed as I am..coz he has a psycho who tags to him! Haha!

I'll be working straight for the next 9 days. NINE days. Need to increase my Starbucks intake, don't think too much about other stuff & look forward to my off days after that.

Nick: I'm soooo on now about your plans for 6th Sept! :)

Simplicity Saturday

Supposed to go for movies with Liah today. We've been planning to catch one since last 2 weeks. Yeah...it's that hard to go out together. By the way, she has left Conrad & now I have one less kaki to grumble to. She didn't really wanna be hugged on her last day & as expected, she cried. Anyway, it's been awhile since we saw Zaine, & so, together with Sadiq, we made a trip to Jurong West to spend time with Zaine at his cosy home! We makan-makan, watched Perfect Stranger (that's the movie I wanted to catch!) & chatted till about 8.30 pm. Walked around Jurong Point & sat down at McCafe for drinks. A very simple Saturday spent with dear friends. I like. :) And I bumped into Nasir again on my way back! Just when I was about to ask him when he's free. Haha!

P/s: I feel stupid asking that question. But I just wanna clarify. I'm sorry if I sound defensive or "sore". I am not. Really. Neither do I expect anything. If that's the way we all shall be, then I will leave it as it is. Damn...why do I have to be so bothered by it? What doesn't kill me will make me stronger, right?

Oh yah, to Liah Kamis (my best travel buddy so far, good friend & good ex-colleague):

Thank you for the being there for me through my ups & downs. I must say, I got to know you much better this year & I'll always remember our trip to Australia (More to come!). Really glad to know you as a friend & you are one that I'll treasure (coz you know lotsa my secrets! Haha!) always. All the best to your future endeavours & may you find your true happiness. :)

Dreams

Ever since I was in Phuket last week, I've been feeling very lethargic. I would feel so sleepy after 8pm & could sleep soundly till morning. The part of sleeping like a baby is good but I still feel the tiredness no matter how many hours I slept. Stress larr...

I had a dream last night. I could only remember bits & pieces but I was happily with someone & we, with a bunch of our friends were having...a picnic. (I know it sounds duh!) When I woke up, instead of smiling (it's actually supposed to be a good dream), I feel sad coz it wasn't real. Things are just not gonna happen. And the dream spoils my mood for the day. :(

The Rainy Phuket Trip

Back in Singapore this morning. My trip was alright. Tsk, it rained EVERYDAY! I know it's the monsoon season in Phuket now but still... Before you all start asking me if I snorkelled, if I swam, if I tanned...let me tell you: I did NONE of the above. :( This is so unbelievable but I didn't even shop much! Only bought like..a skirt & a top? The shopping instincts didn't really hit me larr. Oh...I had the best spa treatment though.

Day 1: Arrive in Phuket

Hang around the resort. It's so private! Great for those with families or honeymooners. Lonely people like me also could find things to do! Hehe~

Nap. I've been working on night shifts, enjoyed Gwen's concert, worked again, watched Liah's play & then off to Phuket. Hectic worr! Need beauty sleep badly...

Checked out the Sails' Cafe & Andaman Lounge. Booked a 2 hr session at the spa for next day.

Spent time with Hewlett & blasted my fav songs on Nano. Fell asleep.

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Day 2: Spa-ing & Shopping

Weather hasn't change. Got worse, in fact! After breakfast, I "hibenate" in the room for a bit while Suliana took Rina out for a swim at the pool.

Spa apointment was for 1.45 pm. I must say, it's the best feature in the hotel besides the 3 big pools. I made my way to the spa (slightly further from the main resort, across a lagoon & a garden) & was recommended to go for the herbal steam bath before my treatment. I chose Honey Body Mask & Siamese massage. The therapist introduced herself & showed me to the treatment room. Well, I seriously thought it would be a ROOM but no...it was a VILLA! All treatments are done in private villas, leyy! My villa is called Synergy & it's so nice! I had the honey mask first, rinsed myself in an outdoor shower stall (all the birds & bees could see me bare naked!) & then got ready for my massage. I actually fell asleep. Such a bliss! Who cares about the weather? Hahaha!

Met Suliana & took a cab to Patong Beach. Walked around a bit & then went back to Hilton.

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Day 3: Beach & Seafood Dinner

The rain stopped for awhile, after breakfast. Suliana managed to put Rina to sleep after another round of swimming & so we "sneaked" out to the beach, just a few metres away from the resort. The waves are scary. No wonder got red flags that reflect warning signs in the danger of swimming in the open sea.

Went Patong again as Suliana need to get some stuff for her students. Had dinner by Patong Beach.

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Day 4: Home Sweet Home

The long queue to check-in at Tiger Airways counter. That explains Rina's grumbled face.

Dunkin Donuts for breakfast

Hmmm...already planning my next vacation. ;) Who's up for it?

The Sweet Escape Meets Earnest

Got the time now to post the pics for the Gwen Stefani's concert & Liah's debut stage appearance at The Importance of Being Earnest. The pictures are self-explanatory so I'm not gonna blog much about those 2 days. If you're reading this entry at one of the desktops in Conrad's back office (like Lavanya & Lynn), I don't think you can see the pics coz I use Slide. Easier larr! Sorry, girls. :)

Sawadee-kap!

Ok...for a start, I'm doing this entry live in Phuket! This may sound ridiculous but I actually plan to go on a short getaway on my own for the longest time. I applied leave, just nice on the week that I was up for Gwen Stefani's concert, Liah's play the next day & then pack my bags for my holiday. I booked a room at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa & flew via Tiger Airways. My boss wouldn't believe that I'm going to Phuket alone (She has this idea in her head that I'm bringing a man). It was almost successful...UNTIL last week that Suliana thought of tagging along. She gave me a list of what I can't do & what I'm supposed to do in Phuket (She's worse than my mom!). And then...she said..."Why not I join you as well?!". So she did. We've been thinking of holidaying together again but I really had my mind set for a me-vacation. Anyway, she's good company. I'll plot another solo trip next time & I won't tell anyone! :)

Right from the beginning today, the customer service people at the Budget Terminal, the Tiger Airways crew & the Hotel staff has been very pleasant. So much better than my trip to Bangkok & Pattaya last year. When we entered the compounds of Hilton Arcadia, we were greeted & then showed to a mini "Hilton van" that we took us to the check-in area. Suliana & I felt like VIPs! I was introduced to the AM on duty & I almost forgot that I'm here for a holiday. :)

So...my room is great. Sea view, leyy! 12th floor some more! Suliana brought Rina out to jalan-jalan around the resort. I decided to stay in the room & do an entry before we go shopping later. Weather kinda sucky though. There're a few wings in the resort. I'm in the Andaman Wing, I think. The resort has activities lined up for in-house guests; eg. pilates, aerobics, batik painting & even a Muay Thai class! And not forgetting the spa that I'll indulge in one of these days.

I guess I'll only put up the pics when I'm back home. There're shots of Gwen Stefani too...& Liah in her 50s. Hahaha!

P/s: I plucked my courage & sms-ed someone this morning before I board my flight to Phuket. It's hard to explain things, even harder not to have hopes. Maybe his impression of me changes after the sms? In any case, liking someone just mean sheer disappointment to me....

For No.285!

Lavanya & I felt motivated to support the SHA athletics finals yesterday. It's actually an inter-hotels sports challenge. Like Sports Day when we were in our younger days. So, after our night shift, we took cab to Hougang Stadium (of all places) & put on our cheering mode. There were other hotels like Sheraton, RC Hotels (Raffles The Plaza & Swissotel The Stamford), Shangri-la, Rasa Sentosa, Amara & Pan Pacific, I think.

The highlight of the morning wasn't the events but the eye candy that Frankie told me to take note of. He said there's this good-looking guy from RC Hotels & his shirt number is 285. I didn't see him around so I thought....okay, I will check him out later then. This is not about being desperate or menggatal, it's just for fun.

So when I saw this Malay guy winning the 100m run (he's super fast!), I was like...gosh, he's hot! Hahaha...Nice package, man. From top to bottom. Lavanya then nudged me & said.."That's the guy! No. 285!". And the whole time we were there, he just couldn't escape our eyes. :)

Frankie found out his name & the department he's working at as well. Efficient hor? When you see something that catch your attention so much, you just couldn't stop to find out more. Haha! Anyway, my support at the athletics was fruitful after all. A reward for my eyes. *winks*

National Day

Let's talk about 8th Aug first. Liah picked me up in a cab after my late shift & we went to St. James for our girls' night out. Nickole, Sue & Cindy were already in & they told us that the queue was pretty darn long. True enough, Liah & I saw the queue for ourselves when we reached The Power House. Sooooo crowded! And I still prefer the clubbing scene in KL. :) Anyway, we managed to "smuggle" in, thanks to Rynn. And we got free membership! Not that we luuuurve Power House to death but being the Singaporean in all of us, getting freebies give us adrenalin rushes. Hahaha!

Since I got home like 6 am, I could only woke up at 2.30 pm. It's National Day.... & I'm off! I thought of slacking at home with Hewlett & just watch tv but Suliana & her friend, Raizal insisted that I should go out with them. After almost an hour of persuasion (if they could drag me out of my bed, they would!), I got ready & followed them to City Hall. It was great! Raizal watched the NDP preview before, & using the knowledge he got from serving NS many yrs back, he led us through the crowd. I like the water stunts! I suddenly figured out why we pay so much taxes for. :) Suliana was smart enough to use her video camera to capture the happenings at the floating platform & Raizal was being very gentleman by making sure that I got to see the stunts or the cannons or the giant screen (coz I am THAT short, apparently). He also kept asking if we girls are comfortable (lotsa foreign workers leyy, if you know what I mean).

We stood at the open ground outside Esplanade & caught the fireworks without much obstruction. You see, I don't mind if I don't get to see fireworks but since I could, it felt nice. Especially with my best friend. Suliana hugged me & said she loves me. How sweet. I love her too. A lot. :)

We walked to Raffles Hospital & had dinner at Banquet. Suliana's dad fetched us & sent me back as well. The day was splendid. Thanks, Bedah & Raizal.

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Liah msged me on MSN & told me to read someone's blog right away. I asked why but she won't tell me. She sounded very angry though. I have a choice to read or not, & I won't. What I heard is that someone has put me down. So someone got the cheek to say I'm childish. So someone said it's my nature. The pics are nothing. THEY are really something. I just thought it should be fair for my friends to know who are "cheating" them too. After all, if I am that bad of a person, I bet those idiots know I could do more than just grabbing their pic & post it on Friendster. And there goes all the talk about "mummy wants me to have a gf who goes to the mosque". Ahaks! Oh, he'll always feel the guilt. That explains why I was described as a "not so nice face". He wasn't nice to me, what!

Anyhow, I'm not starting a blog war. What goes around, comes around. And my friends, please stop reading other people's blog that have so much crap that it angers you. Might as well watch porn. You have a choice. :)

A Great Saturday!

Haven't met Dahlia for so long. About 3 more mths & it'll be a year since I last saw her. Suliana SUPPOSED to join us but she ditched us for her laptop. Her Compaq has crashed (Hewlett better don't!) & she got her IT expert-friend to help. Not sure if it's fine now. Might be gone case. Anyway, Dahlia, Tini & I craved for Japanese food so we head to Bugis for Sakae Sushi.

Eating with them was so much fun! I update Dahlia on what I've been up to the past few mths. She gave me loads of tips & both of them were teaching me to be bad! Haha...not bad as in bad, but... THAT BAD. Oh well, I shall keep their tips in mind. I tell you, the whole time we were in Sakae Sushi, window shopping & dessert at Coffee Club, those 2 chicks were telling me "naughty" stuff. I realise I've been a Daddy's girl all this while. :)

P/s: It's such a coincidence. I saw 2 familiar faces at Orchard Rd just now. I could recognise the male one from far. And the female that held his hand so tightly. When you snatched someone's boyfriend, you definitely have to hold on tight. Better still if got leash. Just in case retribution strikes & he got snatched as well! Haha! Tini walked in front blindly while Dahlia & I were chatting at the back. I told Dahlia whom I saw & just their luck that we passed by them too quickly (Opposite direction larr!). If not, I wouldn't wanna imagine what my 2 gorgeous friends will do. If you're with a meenah, you've to dress up to try to look better. (It helps to balance out the ugliness!) That explains why the male fella was wearing something that I didn't think he would. I understand. :)

The day was still nice though. I just like these 2 girls even more.

DVD-ing With Hewlett

I was looking out for dvds to watch on Hewlett & decided to rent the Indonesian movie, "Dealova". It was my last morning shift just now (I've been staying back till so late every day!) & I thought I just need a good movie to relax. I'm not into horror stuff. Maybe a sad, sappy movie will do me justice. Haha...boy, I was right. The movie made me teared. :)




If you ask me, the movie is like one of the many typical Indonesian love stories we should get sick of. But well, I'm still a sucker for romance-tradgedies. Haha!

Heard the song below during the Anugerah finals few weeks ago. The lyrics soooo the feeling. I looike!

Looking forward to my off day later. Going out with Dahlia, Kartini & Suliana. ;)