Blues's (Chelsea) victory in Carling Cup aggravated my Monday blues
It's Monday again, worse day of the week. To make things even worse, I stayed up late last night to watch the Carling Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea and the end result was not what I would like to see. Went to bed close to 2am but only managed to fall asleep around 2.30am. Not sure was it the result of the match or the weather that kept me awake for the extra half an hour, or maybe it was both. Was awake at 7.05am this morning for work which mean I have a resting period of about 4.5 hrs, not a good figure especially I have class tonight till 10pm.
Took the MRT to work as usual and was hoping to catch a nap while on my hour long journey to work. Started pretty okay until this oversize man who didn't shave came squeezing his big butt next to me, waking me up in the process naturally. He fell asleep with his mouth open 10 seconds after his butt hits the seat (amazing) what's more amazing was that gas escaping from that opening of his. Oh man!! Even those resting six feet under would have run for their lives if they still have. There goes my plan of napping.
Went lunch at NYP with a colleague and meet up with an ex colleague. Lot's of chio bus at NYP but then all too young for my liking.
Almost 6pm liao. Gonna start packing and head for school.
Boring Sunday
Woke up around 8.30am today. It's Sunday yet, me being me, can't sleep pass 10am on weekends. Started watching tv programs from 10am - 12pm. From Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles to Discovery Channel's monster machine on floating oil rig to Robin Williams swimming with dolphins. Felt like I wasting 2 hours staring at the goggle box so I decided to pack my dive gears for my trip.
As I pack, I realise the weekender dive bag I got seems too small for my gears. :-( sad. I have to find other ways to pack.
Tomorrow will be a long day because class starts tomorrow. I better rest early BUT there's Carling Cup final between my Liverpool and Chelsea. Hope the mighty Reds can win this.
Dawn to Dust
Wanted to blog the last few days but just too tired to face the PC when I got home. Maybe this can be a sum up for the past week.
It has been a tiring week, draining me physically, emotionally, financially. I felt so tired no matter how early I goes to bed. I don't know why.
Physically: Work wasn't really bad but I just felt tired. Maybe I'm bored with my job. A friend of mine complained that her appraisal wasn't good and she's not getting any promotion or increment this year. Told her to quit but she said she needs the money, she want to wait for the pay adjustment in May which she clearly knows it won't be good. A very common 'mistake' of waiting which I am guilty of too. Wanted to try something yet I think of the consequences, the WHAT IFs and end up not doing anything about it. I guess people like us will not get out of our situation but remain complaining to others how much we had suffered.
Emotionally: These days is so scary hanging out with married guys. Most of them complained about their marriage life. If I were to get married, I don't want to complain. Marriage should only have complements (yah right, dream on! :p) Went out with a group of friend where in this group there's a girl I kind of attracted to, but then again, she just don't seems interested in me so nothing further happened after 2 outings. Apparently, she's attached. A friend in the group who knows I'm interested in her came apologize to me that she didn't know she's attached else she would not have asked me out. I don't know to laugh or to cry. Seriously, I do feel disappointed because it has happened again! Gals whom I'm keen to know better are not interested in me but then if she felt that she can't click with me then why should I push to hard and make life difficult for both of us. I'm glad that she found someone and I too will keep on searching. Bottomline, life goes on and besides, I'm in no hurry for a relationship. I believe in '
What's yours will ultimately be yours, what's not, no matter how hard you tried, you will still lose it.' '
To love is to have and hold, greater love is knowing when to let him/her go'Financially: 4 letter greeted me when I reached home. ALL of them are bills! Payday is no longer exciting because most of the time its use for settling my over-spendings in the previous month. I seriously think I should control my spending habits and start saving for my future. (have been saying this for years :p)
Birthday Bash!
What a way to celebrate my 30th birthday. I was out since 7pm last night and only got home this morning at 7.20am.
The evening started with dinner at LittleBali with some friends. It's a nice place but the only problem is that it's gets really crowded by 7.30pm and we had a hard time getting a table. After dinner, we headed down to Sound Bar were the rest of the gang were waiting. This year I 'escape' with just one waterfall courtesy of someone AGAIN and a few 'god knows what' shots by my 'old' friends. Think this was the first time I ever went drinking with them after a very long time, nevertheless, it was a good one. Thought the trying to get me drunk session was over when we got to Bar84 but I was wrong. They got the bartender to make a lethal drink which turn out to be so nasty that everyone agreed that it was the most lethal drink. I down that though.
Got a couple of gifts even before my birthday and the one I like best is a bag I got from some hangout kakis. Early this morning, one of them surprises me with another gift, membership to a club.
No longer in my twenties
When the clock strikes 12 later, I will no longer a guy in his twenties but a guy in his thirties. Time really flies and sometimes it freaks me out. It seems like I just left secondary school yesterday.
Looking back at these past 29 years, I felt a sense of sorrow because I find that I have underachieve comparing to others of my age. Most have a degree and commanding a respectable salary, even those without are doing well at work and I just got started with my degree course. Some are married, some even a father while I'm still very much single and AVAILABLE! *gals take note....hehehehe
Well, not surprising for current status though as I don't think I'm ready for
serious relationship yet *gals take notes again.... because I don't think I am ready financially. A rather empty account currently as most of it has gone underwater. :p
Okay. In to a new decade I should look forward and forget about the pass (for pass it the pass).
Birthday wishes:
1. Get a pay raise, will be better if I get a job I want with better pay.
2. Stay healthy and lose that stupid tummy.
3. Get good results for my course.
4. Get someone to go out with on a more regular and exclusive basis. :p
It's my lunar birthday!
It's my birthday on the lunar calendar today!
Saw the school time table for 2005, wah!! classes on Saturdays too. Going to miss 2 lessons due to my trip to Sipadan. Looks like am going to be a very busy year ahead for me.
A busy day
Spent a day at the client site today and a crazy day indeed.
Got a sms from a friend that my birthday gift is ready for collection. I'm actually lost for words. I just asked her how much she paid for her trolley bag and she got together a few other friends together and got me the bag. Guess next time if I need any stuffs I just mentioned it to her around my birthday...... hahaha ;p
Supposed to collect the gift the shop don't have a new one so end up I just have to hold back my excitement of getting a new toy for the moment.
Meet up with A for a drink at boat quay ( I really need one... No! am not turning into a alcoholic. I just need something to cool me down after a bad day at work :p)
Annual Dinner
Last night was the annual dinner with the old 'gang'. Dinner was normal, had a hard time finding the place. Kiat brought his partner.. wooo hooo....
Proceed to a friend's place to play cards. End of the blackjack game, I was even then backside itchy, stayed behind to play si ki pi with remaining friends and DAMN! what farking luck they have with this game and made me the santa claus (contributed $48 to them, Hey! it's the price of dinner)
Today supposed to go to another friend's place to continue but till now.... no news. Guess I better go get my swimming exercise.
Kai Gong Da Ji
*yawnzzzzzzzz*
Back to office with a super sleepy head. Just got back from Malaysia this morning at 3am, took a 'nap' and got up at 8am then rush to office.
Cousin bought RM1000 worth of firecrackers this year. WHOA! It's like a mini National Day there. With low level firework display that lasted a good 2 minutes. Who needs to go to Chinatown to squeeze with millions of people when I can light the firecrackers myself. Hahaha....
Won about RM30 on the gambling table this year. Small amount but winning is always better. Hope it's a start to more winnings.
Gong Xi Gong Xi
It's the year of the Rooster!
According to the Chinese horoscope, it's not a good year for those born in the year of the Rabbit. I just have to be careful I guess.
For once, I didn't spent the Lunar New Year's eve at home watching TV program but it wasn't fun spending 2.5 hours at a temple with parents.
Movie reviews
Just got back from my 'try to be' weekly swim. Sun was blazing.
I realised I spent about 8 hours at Plaza Singapura yesterday, watching moives from 3pm onwards. I think I am really a movie freak. Don't know how I can still watch movies after half a day of work from 8.30am to 2pm. Anyway, it was 3 good movies.
Flight of the Phoenix wasn't too bad. Was amazed how Dennis Quaid can still maintain his shape at his age.
Bad Education (spanish) was a movie filled with interesting twists and bum. The others sure enjoyed watching Gael Garcia Bernal. True enough he does look pretty both as a male and female.
Finding Neverland touching fantasy romance movie. Got my friends crying in the cinema.... that's how touching it is. Movie ended with a solemn tone and everyone in the cinema just leaves quietly. Kate Winslet seems to have lost some pounds and improve in her acting skills.
It's Friday but.... sigh
Recovered from diarrhoea just before lunch, don't know what I ate yesterday afternoon :-(
I got to work tomorrow. Supposed to have another 2 colleagues with me tomorrow but end up I will be the only one at the client's place tomorrow as they are needed to make some changes to the codes back in office.
Today was yet another tiring day at work. Singaporeans are vain, so many people go to orthodontist and their teeth looks normal to me. Maybe Singaporeans are too rich and have the extra money to spare. Why am I not one of those with this kind of extra cash. Not that I need to see an orthodontist (really thank my parents for giving me a set of presentable teeth though not 100% perfect). I only need to get rid of my stupid wisdom tooth.
Brought my underwater hockey stuffs to work, thinking that since I'm not too far from Queenstown pool, I might have a chance to join the guys for a game or two even if I have to work till 7pm but then, never count your chickens before they hatch. I was held back at work till 8pm. By the time I passes by Queenstown MRT, its around 8.20pm. Not worth getting my gears wet for 20 minutes of play so I head home instead.
I also wore my LAF wristband to work today, yes.... I'm surrounded by typical 'kpo' Singaporeans, I was asked by at least 3 people what I was wearing and of course I told they it's a wristband from LAF where by wearing it shows my support for the cancer patients. Think I better not wear it to work cos I think it don't really goes well with shirt. Nevertheless, I'm still supporting the cancer patients' battle against cancer and may them came out victorious.
Tomorrow is Saturday! Will be going for a little movie marathon with the usual suspects. First movie 'Flight of the Phoenix' at 3.30pm I think, 'Bad Education' at 7ish and 'Finding Neverland' at 9ish.
Farewell Dinner at Hyatt
Went for Jaq's farewell buffet dinner at Straits Kitchen at Hyatt. I am definitely not a buffet person by the second round, I already full. I carry on with the dessert and end up feeling like my stomach was going to explode any minute.
Gave Jaq one LAF wristband as a parting gift so that she can wear it and 'LiveStrong' overseas.... hehehe... she probably 'EnjoyStrong'. Well, whatever the case, guess I won't be seeing her for a while.
Bon Voyage sayang. Study hard and play hard or play with 'hard'.... :-x
"I have waited for 30 minutes already...."
This was what I usually heard after 3 days of standing behind the counter of my users. Isn't queuing Singaporeans favourite pass time? We have some people queue overnight for HDB flats, Hello Kitty, Lim Zi Yuan bah gua etc etc but when queuing to see doctors, make payments at hospital they complain like there's no tomorrow after 30 minutes.
I simply cannot understand those who complained, usually those in shirt and tie, rich tai tai looking and dress in branded stuffs. What do they expect when they come to a public hospital. Its call public because its meant for the general public which basically means that most of the Singaporeans comes here. If you can't wait then go to a private hospital where the rates are higher, where most people can't afford, there you would not have such crowd and you will be served like a king. Bottomline, if you want cheap, DON'T COMPLAIN!
Its 3 tiring days. Tired of standing, tired of explaining, tired of seeing the ugly Singaporeans. Sometimes I really don't know how to answer the question "Are you proud to be a Singaporean?" with behaviours like these, can I say that I'm proud??
Oh my.... my eyes are popping out. I got to get some rest. Its going to be a long day again tomorrow. Work would likely to end at 7.45pm and I got a farewell dinner to attend. My 'sayang' leaving for studies in Australia next Monday. One kakis short.
