Tuesday, May 30, 2006

The Graveyard

Sighs..I'm doing night shifts like every other week. This time around, I'm lucky to do 3 nights with my pal, Sadiq, but the last 3 nights will be with everyone's most "favourite" colleague! THAT's kinda depressing..oh well, I will survive! It's good that Sadiq is around to entertain me so that I can conserve my energy for the last 3 nights this week. :) May patience be with me~
I just read Helmi's blog on Friendster. It's so funny! He was talking about this "brotherhood" thingy that he's a member of. Actually, it's just another term for the ABC (Alligator-Buaya-Crocodile) Corporation. The girls at my work place don't act like females & some of the guys don't seem to act like males too. The straight men, like in particular, Helmi, preys on women like how wolves prey on chickens. We girls got used to that fact though...& it adds variety to our more or less mundane jobs... at times.
The boys from The Brotherhood fellowship had their gathering last 2 weeks. See how confident they looked...

The remaining SGSAs at Conrad. We are like siblings, sort of. Haha~

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Retail Therapy & Body Works

I didn't know about it UNTIL my sis filled me in. The Great S'pore Sale has spread around the island & I think I got struck by the shopping mania! My motive when i stepped into Far East Plaza today was just to get a bag. But..I ended up circling the whole mall, trying tops, bottoms, necklaces...Hehe. IF not for the thought of saving for my trip to Australia, I would have bought more stuff! But..oh well..only 2 things made the cut.


My sis & I chipped in to buy this bottom. Luckily, her size & mine are similiar...I've been wanting to buy this kinda shorts..



The actual price of this bag is $27 but I got it for $20 coz it's the last one at the shop. Whatmore, it's a little dirty on the back side. I like it coz the length of the bag is adjustable.

I went to get my dose of body treatment after my night shift ends yesterday. My round of nights this time wasn't that terrific. Sighs... Anyway, I chose to go to Wayan Retreat at Bussorah St & had a "Ratu Jongras" treatment. Basically, it consists of 45 mins Balinese massage, a Javanese Lulur (a heavenly scrub that contains spices like tumeric & rice to exfoliate my skin), Yoghurt masque ( to stimulate collagen production & deep moisturise) & lastly, a coconut creme hair massage for my head! So shiok! I just feel like doing it again..soon! Haha~

I met up with Fizah & Maria for dinner at Ambrosia. It's a Mediterranean cafe along Baghdad St. Ambience & service was okay. Food was so-so only, as most of the appetizers are not available. Our drinks were far too sweet...Hmmm...I'll consider going there again.

The food that we share....


Fizah is getting the pre-marriage jitters! Her wedding is just next weekened... :) But she's going to Gran Canaria for her honeymoon of 16 days! Whoa..


Maria got a new Creative video camera that can play mp3 too. The price is pretty reasoonable. Meanwhile, I'm happy with my Nano. Hehe~ I shall see you girls again at the wedding! Yay~


Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Railed By A French & A German

So, I just came back home from my night shift. It wasn't that busy but it sure wasn't an easy night either. First, I was scolded by a French guest. I could understand how angry he was becoz he could hear drilling sounds from his room & it's like almost 2 am! There was a mini construction at Suntec area (which we weren't aware of) & unfortunately, the guest could hear it from his room. French man was ranting at me: " What the f*** is that sound? What kinda f***ing hotel is this? Why is a country like S'pore has this kinda noise at night?" He was yakking non stop & I couldn't say a word. Sighs..& it wasn't my fault.

Then at 6am, a famous German guest known for disputing almost anything came to check in. All was fine AT FIRST & we were well prepared in case he dispute his room charges. We had his reservation correspondence on stand by. And guess what..he's smart enough to play around with the correspondence. Apparently, the correspondence wasn't stamped by his company, so, he dispute about the room charges. Sighs...& again, it wasn't my fault.

I hope...tonight will be better worr~ Argggh!

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Aras Is My Survivior!

I tell you, I have never watched any Survivor episodes before this. I didn't find anything interesting on the show. But..the last few weeks, when I was bored on Friday afternoons, I actually watched Survivor (live via satelitte) & I began to follow on the show! Especially, when one of my favourites, Aras, is so cute (despite the so much unshaven hair on the face). Last night, I watched the full 3 hrs of the finale & reunion show on tv. Superhero is surprised that, I would watch it coz he knows how much I disliked Survivor before. Hehe~ Anyway, congrats Aras! Yay!

Went to watch a Korean movie called "Voice" yesterday. Now, I'm not a fan of horror movies & the last time I watched one was like... last year? Anyway, the movie is not THAT scary but I still shut my eyes during a few scenes. It was rather sad though, & I cried when one of the schoolgirl dedicate a song to her dead friend. Sighs...

I'll be starting my night shift again today..with Helmi & Cindy. Gonna get some sleep later.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

The Da Vinci Trail - "Im No Da Vinci"

Hi Y'all!

I have a story! Haha. My Saturday Story.

As the title suggest, I was on the Da Vinci Trail held by MediaCorp ArtsCentral at The Cathay earlier today. Running around Spore in an oversized shirt and a Da Vinci lanyard was beginnin to be a bad idea. Not mentioning stares and weird look from commuters. Our only transport available to us was train. No others, lest u want to be disqualified.

Well we gathered up at 1030am for registration and rendevous back at 0100, givin time to participants to change up to the correct attire(the Da Vinci Tee). At 1pm, me and another fren, Ben, was all geared up. Little that we know our first clue was our first and costliest mistake!


The First clue. "A known phoenix rises from this station..". Actin all gungho and rather confident, we headed to CCK..thinkin that phoenix LRT station will rise to Bt Panjang Station. Yeah RIGHT..!!! While travellin from DG to CCK, we were thinkin..Damn this is far!. We were already at Jurong East when suggestion to callup a friend proved otherwise. "Its Somerset! A phoenix hotel is located opp!" my friend on phone informed. We suddenly felt the overcast dark gloom as it dawned upon us that CCk was too far for a first clue. As they say, the rest is history...

Total of 1hr lost to rectify the mistake and we managed to solve another 3 clues when we realised its time to head back to The Cathay. Total clues to be answered - 8. Total Solved - 4. Sigh.....


With collection of the rewards pack, a pair of painful tired legs that developed a mind of their own, we dragged ourselves home.

Oh yeah..we played pool first to take our minds of our SADDDDDDD mistake. Dinner at our hometown coffeeshop and off to home....


There goes the trip to Paris.....sigh..




Lil Superhero Guy.



ps: sorry lil girl. didnt meant to speak to u that way. :(







Going "International"!

So, like I mentioned, I went to watch movie with Superhero at the all new The Picturehouse. Seats were comfortable & there's an usher (complete with the formal shirt & bow) IN the theatre itself. We watched "L'Enfant", which means "The Child" in French. Superhero & I love watching international movies & we have caught lotsa French ones in particular. :) The language of love, I guess. Haha~ Anyway, Superhero was happy because..he has a new pair of shoes! (Finally!)

And who chose the design? It's me, of course! I'm his style advisor, what..

I met my colleagues for dinner at a Japanese restaurant called Kushin-bo (or something like that). Farewell dinner for Gen. *sob sob*

Norman & Helmi love to pose for the camera & enjoying the food too..

The restaurant is buffet-styled so we all ate to our hearts' content! My colleagues asked me to try the fried "pregnant fish". It looks yucky & tastes like..salted fish worr..

Cindy, June, Suelyn & Sue decided to have this challenge on who gobbles the sobe the fastest....


And Cindy was so excited that she choked on her sobe! See what's that in her mouth? Tsk tsk...KIASU!

Sue & Cindy were trying very hard to peel the crabs. I just ate what they offered me...Hehe~

Suelyn gone cranky with all the peelings. Gen was going to grab the Chawa-mushi..

It's the first time I spent so much on Japanese food, but the company was great! How often do we get to sit & eat together for hours, right? Geez, I was so full that I afraid that I'd get nightmares. Haha~ No Japanense food for the next 1 month at least. Please!



When I opened the letter box just now, I saw a mail with my name hand written on the envelope. I was wondering..who could be the sender.. Ahaks! It's Fizah with her wedding invitation! She invites Superhero as well. I'm getting all excited for my friend's wedding! :)

Friday, May 12, 2006

T.G.I.F.

Thank God it's Friday, a public holiday & I'm not working! I just came back from M.O.S this morning & now I'm about to get ready to meet Superhero for movies. After which, will be hanging out with my colleagues for dinner at some Jap restaurant. It's a farewell dinner for Gen actually..who left us, hopefully to find the greener pastures out there.

M.O.S was soooo crowded. Tsk, I was sweating profusely from the crowd, not from the dancing! Music was good lar..but the next time I wanna go to M.O.S again..I'll better think twice about the heat & people...

Sunday, May 07, 2006

A Week's Updates

Heard of a makan place called "Chomp Chomp"? I only got to know about it a few days ago. I had a craving to eat "roti john", so my sis & I decided to go to a Serangoon Gardens Hawker Centre where there's a famous roti john stall & I believe..where the "Chomp Chomp" is. We are not very familiar with Serangoon area but..we still managed to find it! By the time, I already felt giddy from the mrt & bus ride..& the hot afternoon sun.

Then, I went for a Javanese massage & Ginger treatment (some kinda body scrub) along Bt Timah. Gosh..it's good! I think I'm addicted to these indulgence..need to get a dose like every other month. I know I've to save for my holiday but..I just can't resist the temptation! Hmm..I'm starting to plan for my next treatment already..hehe~

Let's talk a bit on my work. Everything seems normal, but of course, there're some glitch too. Everyday, I tell myself to think positive...be happy, you know. But, today, SOMEONE had to spoil my day. Again, it makes me wonder...why the hell I'm back? Hmmmm.. I hope that SOMEONE will get out of my sight though. The world will be a better place then. :)

Pay is in! Progress package is in! I got my new contacts & specs! I look good in the specs, even Superhero thinks so. Hehe..I like that~

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

The Owl In Me..

I just came back from my "graveyard" shift...Still have one more night to go. Pretty tired but I enjoy this round of night shift! This is made possible coz I was working with one of my fav people, Nini. She's always been a good worker, full of initiative, helpful & we can crap the whole night long. Haha..I hope I'll be working with her again the next round.. *cross fingers*

I have a major, major break out on my face! I haven't seen my dermatologist for almost 3 weeks now coz I'm so broke. But I can't take the pimples anymore!! Hmm..maybe I'll drop by the clinic sometime tomorrow.. I just made a new pair of contact lenses and glasses. Kinda excited but that will also mean that more money needs to be forked out. Sighs...where's my progress package???!! (Oh yah..I keyed the wrong account number. Shucks~)

Sue & I talked about our possible trip to Cairns just now. We wanna go sky diving, ride the hot air balloon & visit the Greet Barrier Reef. The thought of it already is so shiok! I hope I can save enough money to go though..Hehe~

Gonna go to bed now...Will be busy at work tonight. Bring it on, Conrad!