24 years of age!

OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!


I am now officially, 24 years of fucking age!!

Bones rotting, mind thinking slower and hearing getting worsened. It's just the way of life...right?

oh god, please tell me this is the way. I can SO feel everything starting to slow down and my flow of thoughts are just starting to disperse!

If this is what is intended with the circle of life, then i guess i'll just have to fucking deal with it!!

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anyhoo...

- Last Saturday, on the 13th, Nove and I went to Meritus Mandarin for a anniversary cum b-day dinner. The buffet wasn't that great. I wouldn't recommended to people, unless they lowered the price from 75++ to about 35? hahaha. There was a nice scenary however, but it just wasn't up to par with other hotels. After the dinner, we headed to watch a movie. Great night to spend with Nove as i wasn't working the next day. Just perfect in everyway!

- On Thursday, the 18th, I was surprised by my colleagues at work right after our morning meeting. They came in with a mango cake from Ah Teng's a some nice presents. I was so surprised, as i didn't find any suspicious actions going around the office prior to my b-day. I don't know how they managed to plan everything but i as very grateful. It has been awhile since i received a b-day cake, so that was pleasant. I got 2 boxers and a pair of cuff links from Raoul, which was definetely a nice treat. Thx folks in Catering Sales!! Much appreciated!!

- On Friday, the 19th, was a fun night. Finally got to meet some of my friends and catch up. It was a pretty interesting night. Getting to know what some of my ex-classmates were up to and finding out that many of them did not stay within the hospitality industry. It was kind of shocking but kind of expected as well. I don't really know how to explain it but ya...

So after a good meal at Nic's steamboat place, we headed to Fairmont, where Eunice booked a room. I was amazed at how BIG the shower head was!! oh my fucking shit balls. It's huge! I wanted to take it home, haha! I got a pen and name card holder from Mat, which was very nice. Thx alot Mat for the gift!

After that, we split our ways the next day and I headed to meet Nove for food and movies. We ended up watching Mirrors and Step Brothers. Mirrors was alright, Step Brothers was good - funny as hell! I advise you to go and watch Step Brothers asap if you haven't already done so..

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Here are some pix for you to enjoy first....(I think you'll like the last one =P )





Mango cake from Ah Teng's Bakery @ Raffles Hotel (Delicious I might add)



Happy Birthday Rich Pimp hahaha!



Your never too old to make a b-day wish...RIGHT?!?!?! lol!



Jarlyn and I! She helped order the cake lol!



Raoul Packaging!



I was quite struck when I found out it was from Raoul, just cuz it's quite pricey.



Pink Boxers...



HAHAHAHA!!! Priceless!!

I'm out!! peace!

24

[SONG] New Kids on The Block - Stare At You

So...there's about 3 days til my b-day and well...all i feel is OLD!

i mean 24 is still young right? right? oh god..

However, working and trying to manage time is making me age 100 times faster then most. I can feel my bones starting to rot and mold all at the same time. It's amazing how time catches up with you. Now i understand why my mom was always so tired from working. Up until i was 21, i felt that i had the energy to do whatever, whenever! now it's all my what time will i get to hit the bed and how much sleep will i have before i have to get up.

I wish i was as energetic as i was before, but i'm not and that's a fact i'm going to have to live with!!

I'm going to start doing some exercises' at home...nothing big and fancy - just small ones to keep my muscles stronger and my body a bit more fit. I know it's funny, especially coming from me (HAHA), but it's something i'm going to have to do if i wanna keep up with time. They say the more you exercise the longer your stamina, so i'm gonna give it a wift and see how it goes.

On thursday, when i officially become 24, I see a world and a life that is unchanged. Living the way i do and doing the things i do makes me wonder what more can come out of this life. Besides starting a family and growing old, there isn't much left. I have dreams and wishes but how much of it will come true and how much of it will be accomplished? It's hard to follow a dream and i truly admire those that do!! A lot of sacrificing and hard work is what drives most people to chase what they want...as for me, i prefer to live a simple life rather then chasing something that may be unrealistic.

Life...what does it mean? growing old and having a family? living each day like it was the last? dreaming about something that will not happen? going about a regular joe's lifestyle? no one knows for sure. I guess each individual has to come up with their own answer.

For me, it's growing old and having a nice family to return to each and every day. Having a wife that cares and awaits my arrival. Having a nice cooked meal when i walk through the door. A typical story book, tv drama kind of life. Nothing fancy dancy about the whole thing. Just a normal and fruitful life!

24..what a number. It makes you think and realize! looking back at my past and the experiences i have gained really makes me grateful. I bring me with so much learnings and experiences that one may have never gone through. It is something that i will carry forth with me. Once i pass the mark of 24, everything will start to shift and turn for the better of my future. No more looking back and thinking what i should have done instead, now it's all about looking forward and thinking about what i should do, how to do it and going for it!

It funny how most people chase a dream after they realize they've aged. Not wanting to waste their lives as a hag and bum. It's hitting me slowly and i believe it's time to start going forth and becoming someone i never pictured myself to be in the past!

think about it...i sure do, every morning on the train to work! i've come up with a solution that only i will bare within me! good luck to all your soul searching! it will be quite a journey ahead!

peace!

the first week

[SONG] Keith Sweat - Girl of My Dreams

So the first week back to work was well...pretty much the same, lol!

Besides having a bit more daily duties, i am now part of ever discussion, input and update. Last time when i was there as a trainee, it did not matter if i was there or not, they would still continue with what needed to be said and done. Now if i am not around, they wait. It's kind of overwhelming, but it feels good to belong.

I recommended some changes that needed to be done with the social and weddings side, which has made me stand out a bit more. My managers and directors seemed impressed that i want to help out with some improvements almost right away. I'm in charge of the new e-mail templates and proposals and configuration of some new packages. It's fun because i can feel a sense of empowerment and belonging which makes me feel good to go to work.

The only thing that would make things really great right now would be if i had a larger wardrobe and tie collection, haha!! It's tiring and hard to wear a limited amount of work clothes. Trying to keep up with the laundry is already a mission, but having the lack of outfits to mix and match is so embarrassing. Did i mention i only have one suite? which makes it really hard for me to take for dry cleaning. It's been so long since it has been really cleaned. I need a NEW SUITE!!!!

Anyhoo..i'm glad that this is a slow period and that the work days are cut to 5-days a week. It gives me more time to rest and learn. When december comes...i'm pretty much screwed as every weekend is packed with weddings and events. It's going to be one hell of a month!

So anyways...not much about work, since i've been through it before, blogged about it somewhere here and well...at the end of the day, it's just work!


So...here are 2 pix for ya...



haha..check it...named in the 'welcome' section of our daily AM report



Snapped this after a piss...was kind of embarrassed to ask someone to help me =)

peace y'all!!

a new start

starting in a few hours..i'll be going back to Raffles Hotel Singapore to work full time. Due to the fact that i was on a mini holiday, my sleep rotation has been turned upside down, hence the insomnia right now.

It's like 4:11am and i need to be at work @ 8:30am. I can't seem to sleep and all that is on my mind right now is Desperate Housewives. That's right! you heard me, Desperate Housewives.

I'm so excited to get back to work, and at the same time so un-excited! I guess because now i know i'll be bringing in a stable income and i'll be doing something with my time rather then rotting at home and shit. However, the downside is that, it's well, work!! Enough said right? haha.

Raffles hotel and the team at Catering Sales have been so patient and understanding. Knowing that i had a thesis to complete and loads of tasks that needed to be done before obtaining my S-Pass, they held the fort down and awaited my return. I owe them so much and i don't even know who to start thanking for this great opportunity.

After 2 months of leaving, i heard much has changed. The office organization has changed and there are many new faces. The most exciting part of the change is that when i go back, they just implemented 5 day weeks. Which means....i have my WEEEKENDS FREE!!!! what?!?! that's so ill. Friday nights would be crazy and the weekends would be super relaxed! Just gotta wait to get my first pay check before doing anything drastic haha! I've got so many things planned when i get my first pay check. I can't wait!!

I hope all goes well within the next 6 months. I hope to get back to part time studies early next year, so i hope that i can pick up and learn as much as possible before having to start my studies again. It's gonna be tough but i believe i can make it! it's all a state of mind!! haha ya right!

anyways...

Nove got me hooked on watching it online and now i can't seem to stop haha. I feel like such an aunty, tai tai, see lai, ah sum etc etc etc. My favorite character has to be Susan and Bree. I'll probably dedicate my next post to Desperate Housewives when i get the chance. I wanna get more in-depth with the episode before saying much haha. I'm up to seasons 2 episode 5 so it won't be long!!